JP2018011856A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To improve an interest of a game in a game machine.SOLUTION: Game state control means can set a game state to a specific game state which is advantageous to a player after a first special game is executed, and when it is determined to execute a first special game in determination after the game state is set to the specific game state, the game state control means finishes the specific game state and may set a game state to the specific game state after the first special game is executed, when it is determined to execute a second special game in determination after the state is set to the specific game state, the game state control means may finish the specific game state, and when it is determined that a result is a failure in determination after the state is set to the specific game state, the game state control means may continue the specific game state. Performance execution means can execute a suggestive performance for suggesting that, there is a possibility in which the second special game is executed, and may execute the suggestive performance when it is determined to execute the second special game, and when it is determined that, a result is a failure, in determination after the state is set to the specific game state.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 8

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  In conventional gaming machines, special information indicating whether or not to execute a special game advantageous to the player based on the determination information is obtained when a game ball wins (wins) at the start opening. A determination is made. When the special game determination is performed, the special symbol change display is performed, and then the special symbol stop display indicating the determination result of the special game determination is performed. When a special symbol (a specific special symbol) indicating a determination result of the special game determination that the special game is executed is stopped, the jackpot game is executed.

  Among such conventional gaming machines, there is one that gives a short-time gaming state until a special symbol variation number reaches a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 100 times) after executing a jackpot game (for example, Patent Document 1).

JP, 2006-87168, A

  However, there is a problem that if the upper limit number of the special symbol variation display in the short-time game state is determined, the interest in the game in the short-time game state becomes poor.

  In view of the above background, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can improve the fun of gaming.

  In order to achieve the above-described object, the gaming machine of the present invention has a determination means for determining whether or not to execute a special game advantageous to a player, and when it is determined in the determination to execute the special game, A game state control means capable of setting a specific game state advantageous to the player after the special game is executed, and an effect execution means capable of performing a predetermined effect; the special game includes: There is a special game and a second special game, and the game state control means is able to enter the specific game state after the first special game is executed, and in the determination after entering the specific game state When it is determined that the first special game is to be executed, the specific game state may be ended and the specific game state may be set again after the first special game is executed. If it is determined in the determination that the second special game is to be executed, the specific game state may be terminated, and the first special game and the second special game are determined in the determination after the specific game state is set. When it is determined that neither of the above is executed, the specific game state may be continued, and the effect execution means executes a suggested effect suggesting that the second special game may be executed. It is possible, and in the determination after entering the specific gaming state, it is determined that the second special game is to be executed, and that neither the first special game nor the second special game is to be executed. In some cases, the suggestive effect may be executed.

  In the above configuration, when the game state control means determines that the second special game is to be executed in the determination after entering the specific game state, the game state control means ends the specific game state, and the specific game state It is characterized in that it may continue.

  In the above-described configuration, the effect execution means determines that the second special game is to be executed in the determination after setting the specific game state, and the suggestion effect to be executed when the specific game state ends, and the specific It is determined that the second special game is executed in the determination after entering the gaming state, and the effect mode is different from the suggestion effect that is executed when the specific gaming state continues.

  In the above-described configuration, the effect execution means determines that the second special game is to be executed in the determination after entering the specific game state, and the suggestion effect to be executed when the specific game state continues, and the specific At least a part of the suggestion effect to be executed when it is determined that neither the first special game nor the second special game is executed in the determination after entering the gaming state and the specific gaming state continues. It is characterized by making the production mode the same.

  According to the gaming machine of the present invention, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

It is a figure which shows the example of the front view of a gaming machine. It is a fragmentary perspective view of a gaming machine. It is a figure which shows the example of the block diagram which shows the electrical structure of a gaming machine. It is a figure which shows the example of a jackpot determination table. It is a figure which shows the example of a symbol determination table. It is a figure which shows the variation pattern determination table of the special symbol in a non-time-short game state. It is a figure which shows the variation pattern determination table of the special symbol in a time-short game state. It is a figure for demonstrating the example of a game flow. It is a figure for demonstrating a time-short game control process. It is a figure for demonstrating the example of the production | presentation in "chance mode." It is a figure for demonstrating the example of the production | presentation in "chance mode." It is a figure for demonstrating the example of the production | presentation in "chance mode." It is a figure for demonstrating the example of the production | presentation in "chance mode." It is a figure for demonstrating the example of the production | presentation in "chance mode." It is a figure for demonstrating the example of the production | presentation in "chance mode." It is a figure for demonstrating the example of the production | presentation in "chance mode." It is a figure for demonstrating the example of the production | presentation in "chance mode." It is a figure for demonstrating the example of the production | presentation in "chance mode." It is a figure for demonstrating the example of the production | presentation in "chance mode." It is a figure for demonstrating the example of the production | presentation in "chance mode." It is a figure for demonstrating the example of the production | presentation in "chance mode." It is a figure for demonstrating the example of the production | presentation in "chance mode." It is a figure for demonstrating the example of a game flow.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention (also referred to as “this embodiment”) will be specifically described with reference to the drawings.

(Composition of gaming machine)
First, the configuration of the gaming machine Y will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 1 is an example of a front view of a gaming machine Y in the present embodiment.

  The gaming machine Y is an outer frame 1 fixed to the island facility of the game store, a game board mounting frame 2A supported to be rotatable with respect to the outer frame 1, and a rotatable with respect to the game board mounting frame 2A. A game frame 3 is provided in which a glass frame 2B supported by the player and a game area 3A in which game balls flow down are formed.

  An opening (window) that opens in the front-rear direction is formed in a substantially central portion near the upper portion of the glass frame 2B, and a transparent member (a glass plate, an acrylic plate, or the like) is attached so as to close the opening from the rear. The game area 3A is visible through the opening and the transparent member.

  Around the opening of the glass frame 2B, an audio output device 33 including a speaker, a frame illumination device 35 having a plurality of lamps (LEDs), and inputs for performing operations such as determination operations relating to various effects. An effect lever device 39 functioning as a device, an upper plate 50 for storing a plurality of game balls such as game balls paid out from a payout device 5 (see FIG. 3) to be described later, and a game ball for firing A firing operation device 4A capable of operation is provided.

  The audio output device 33 is provided at intervals in the upper two portions of the glass frame 2B, and produces an effect by sound (music, voice) by outputting BGM (background music), SE (sound effect), and the like. It has become. Further, a plurality of frame illumination devices 35 are provided around the opening, and an effect by illumination is performed by changing the light irradiation direction and emission color of each lamp (LED).

  The effect lever device 39 is provided with an effect lever 39A capable of performing an operation such as a decision operation, and an effect lever detection switch 39a (see FIG. 3) for detecting an operation on the effect lever 39A. A person can input predetermined information to the gaming machine Y.

  The effect lever 39A can be gripped by the player and is attached so that it can be tilted in the forward direction (player side), and the effect lever detection switch 39a can be operated to tilt the effect lever 39A in the forward direction. To detect.

  An effect button device 37 for performing a determination operation related to various effects and a selection button device 38 for performing a selection operation are provided side by side on the center front side portion of the upper plate 50.

  The effect button device 37 includes an effect button 37A that can be pressed, an effect button detection switch 37a (see FIG. 3) that detects an operation on the effect button 37A, and an effect button drive for moving the effect button 37A in the vertical direction. A motor 37b (see FIG. 3) is provided so that the player can input predetermined information to the gaming machine Y.

As shown in FIG. 2, the effect button device 37 is configured so that the effect button 37 </ b> A is not protruded according to the effect by the non-projecting state (see FIG. 2A) which is a normal state and the effect button drive motor 37 b. A protruding state (see FIG. 2B) that moves (protrudes) to a position above the state, and a pressed state that is a position below the non-projecting state (FIG. 2) when detecting a pressing operation. (See (c)).
The production button 37 </ b> A is in a state in which only the tip portion slightly protrudes upward from the surface around the upper plate 50 in the non-projecting state, and in the projecting state, the effect button 37 </ b> A from the non-projecting state. Is a state protruding upward several times (for example, about 7 to 10 times).

  The selection button device 38 is provided with a cross key 38A that can be pressed and a cross key detection switch 38a (see FIG. 3) that is connected to the cross key 38A and detects an operation on the cross key 38A. The player can input predetermined information to the gaming machine Y.

  The firing operation device 4A detects a base body (not shown) fixed to the glass frame 2B, a firing handle 40 rotatably provided on the base body, and that the player's hand is touching the firing handle 40. A touch sensor 40a (not shown) and a firing volume 40b (not shown) made up of a variable resistor whose resistance value changes depending on the rotation angle of the launching handle 40 are included.

  The game board mounting frame 2A is provided with a launching device 4B (see FIG. 3) for launching a game ball toward the game area 3A.

  The launching device 4B includes a launching solenoid 4b (not shown) that is driven to operate a launching member (not shown) for launching a game ball. The launching device 4B is used for launching according to the operation of the launching operation device 4A. The solenoid 4b is driven to launch a game ball toward the game area 3A.

At a position near the outer edge of the game board 3, a curved inner rail 8B, a curved outer rail 8C positioned outside the inner rail 8B, and a guide member for guiding the game ball toward the center of the game area 3A 8D is provided.
A launch ball guide path is formed between the inner rail 8B and the outer rail 8C to guide the game ball launched by the launch device 4B to the upstream portion of the game area 3A. In addition, an out-out port 17 is formed in the most downstream part of the game area 3A to guide the game balls that have flowed down to the outside of the game area (the collection part of the game board mounting frame 2A).

  Near the center of the game area 3A, a so-called center case is provided with a frame-shaped decorative frame 8A that restricts the entry of the game ball into the interior, and an effect space is formed inside the decorative frame 8A.

  Below the game area 3A, a plurality of (four in the present embodiment) general winning holes 10 in which game balls can always win (win) are provided at intervals. When a game ball that has won (entered) 10 is detected by the general winning port detection switch 10a (see FIG. 3), a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls are paid out as a prize ball.

On the lower right side of the decorative frame 8A in the game area 3A (above a special winning opening 15 described later), a normal gate 11 through which a game ball can pass is provided.
When the game ball that has passed through the normal gate 11 is detected by the general gate detection switch 11a (see FIG. 3), the hit determination randomness indicated by the hit determination random number counter for performing the normal symbol hit lottery described later A numerical value, a random number value for normal symbol determination indicated by the random number counter for normal symbol determination, and a random number value for normal pattern variation pattern determination indicated by the random number counter for normal pattern variation pattern acquisition are acquired.

Below the game area 3A, there is provided a first start port 13 through which game balls can always win (enter).
When a game ball that has won (entered) the first start port 13 is detected by the first start port detection switch 13a, a predetermined number of game balls (for example, three balls) are paid out as prize balls.

In addition to the payout of the winning ball, the jackpot determination random number counter and the special symbol determination random number counter indicated by the jackpot determination random number counter for performing the first special symbol jackpot lottery and special figure variation pattern determination processing described later are provided. The random number value for special symbol determination, the random value for reach determination indicated by the random counter for reach determination, and the random value for random determination for special pattern change indicated by the random counter for special pattern change pattern determination are acquired.
Hereinafter, the jackpot determination random number value, the special symbol determination random number value, the reach determination random value, and the special figure variation pattern determination random value are collectively referred to as “special pattern determination information”.

  Directly under the first starting port 13, the game ball is in a closed state (basic form) where it is impossible or difficult to win a game ball (entry) based on the establishment of a predetermined condition (the fact that a lottery was won for a normal symbol). Is provided with a second start-up port control device 14A that is converted into an open state (special mode) in which a winning (pick-up) is possible or easy.

  The second start port control device 14A includes a second start port 14 that allows a game ball to win (enter) and a second start port detection that detects the winning (entrance) of the game ball to the second start port 14. A switch 14a, a movable member 14c that converts (variably) the second start port 14 between a closed state and an open state, and a second start port opening / closing solenoid 14b for opening / closing the movable member 14c are provided.

  When the second start port 14 is closed, it becomes impossible or difficult to win the game ball. When the second start port 14 is open, the game ball wins ( Is possible or easy.

  Further, when a game ball that has won (entered) the second start port 14 is detected by the second start port detection switch 14a, a predetermined number of game balls (for example, three balls) are paid out as a prize ball. In addition to the payout of prize balls, special figure determination information for performing a big special lottery drawing and special figure variation pattern determination process, which will be described later, is acquired.

  A closed state above the guiding member 8D and downstream of the right-hand general gate 11 is that it is impossible to win (win) a game ball based on the establishment of a predetermined condition (the winning of a special symbol jackpot lottery). A large winning opening control device 15A is provided which is converted from the (basic mode) to an open state (special mode) in which a game ball can be won (pick-up).

  The big prize opening control device 15A has a big prize opening 15 through which a game ball can win (win), and a big prize opening detection switch 15a for detecting the winning of the game ball (winning) into the big prize opening 15. An open / close member 15c for converting (variing) the special winning opening 15 between a closed state and an open state, and a special winning opening / closing solenoid 15b for opening / closing the open / close member 15c.

  When the grand prize opening 15 is closed, it becomes impossible or difficult to win the game ball. When the big prize opening 15 is open, the game ball wins ) Is possible or easy.

  In addition, when a game ball that has won (entered) the big prize opening 15 is detected by the big prize opening detection switch 15a, a predetermined number of game balls (for example, 15 balls) are paid out as prize balls.

  A game ball that passes through the left area of the game area 3A can win a prize (enter a ball) to the first start port 13, but a game ball that passes through the right area of the game area 3A cannot win a prize (enter a ball). It is possible.

  In addition, the second start opening 14 is provided only with the right gate area of the game area 3A because the usual gate 11 that triggers the control of the second start opening 14 to the open state is provided in the right area of the game area 3A. The game ball that has passed through can be won (entered), but the game ball that has passed through the left side area of the game area 3A has become impossible or difficult to win. Therefore, in the short-time gaming state to be described later, it is better to fire a game ball (hereinafter referred to as “right-handed”) toward the right area of the game area 3A.

  In addition, the game balls that have passed through the right area of the game area 3A can win (enter) the grand prize opening 15, but the game balls that have passed through the left area of the game area 3A will win (win). It is impossible.

  That is, the first start port 13, the second start port 14, and the big winning port 15 can play game balls separately.

  On the lower left side outside the game area 3A, a first special symbol display 20, a second special symbol display 21, a normal symbol display 22, a first special symbol hold indicator 23, and a second special symbol hold indicator 24 are displayed. , And a normal symbol hold indicator 25 is provided.

The first special symbol display 20 is a variable indicator for displaying (notifying) the result of the big win lottery of the first special symbol performed on the condition that the game ball wins (wins) at the first start port 13. It is.
The second special symbol indicator 21 is a variable indicator for displaying (notifying) the result of the big special lottery drawing of the second special symbol performed on the condition that the game ball wins (wins) at the second starting port 14. It is.
The normal symbol display 22 is a variable display for displaying (notifying) the result of the normal symbol winning lottery performed on the condition that the game ball wins (wins) the normal symbol gate 11.

The jackpot lottery for the first special symbol is a “big hit symbol” based on the acquired special symbol determination information, when the special ball determination information is acquired when the game ball wins (enters) the first starting port 13. It is to determine whether or not.
When the first special symbol jackpot lottery is performed, the first special symbol display 20 displays a variation of the first special symbol, and a stop display of the first special symbol indicating the lottery result is performed after a predetermined time. Is called. That is, the stop display of the first special symbol is a notification of the lottery result.

  The jackpot lottery for the second special symbol is a “hit symbol” based on the acquired special symbol determination information, when the special ball determination information is acquired when the game ball wins (enters) the second starting port 14. It is to determine whether or not.

  When the big special lottery drawing of the second special symbol is performed, the second special symbol display 21 displays the variation of the second special symbol, and the stop display of the second special symbol indicating the lottery result is performed after a predetermined time. Is called. That is, the stop display of the second special symbol is a notification of the lottery result.

  Each of the first special symbol display 20 and the second special symbol display 21 is constituted by a plurality of LEDs, and the LEDs of the corresponding indicators blink in a predetermined interval or order in the variable display of each special symbol.

  When the special symbol is stopped and displayed, one or a plurality of LEDs are turned on in a mode (a mode indicating the type of special symbol) indicating the result of each jackpot lottery.

  That is, the type of jackpot, which will be described later, can also be determined by the lighting state of the LEDs of the first special symbol display 20 and the second special symbol display 21.

In the present embodiment, “big jackpot” means that the right to execute the big jackpot game (special game) in the jackpot lottery of the first special symbol or the big jackpot lottery of the second special symbol is acquired.
The “hit game (special game)” means that a round game in which the big prize opening 15 is opened and closed in a predetermined manner is performed a predetermined number of times (for example, 16 times).

  Note that the maximum number of times and the maximum opening time of the grand prize opening 15 in each round game are determined in advance, but a predetermined number of game balls in the big prize opening 15 even before reaching the maximum number of times and the maximum opening time. When (for example, 10) wins (enters a ball), one round game ends.

  That is, the “big hit game (special game)” is an advantageous game for a player who can easily win a prize ball. In this embodiment, a plurality of types of jackpot games (special games) having different degrees of advantage for the player are provided, which will be described in detail later.

  The normal symbol winning lottery means that when a game ball passes through the general gate 11, the winning symbol determination random number value is acquired, and the acquired winning symbol determination random number value is compared with the winning determination value. This corresponds to determining whether or not there is.

  When the normal symbol winning lottery is performed, the normal symbol display unit 22 displays the variation of the normal symbol, and after the predetermined time has elapsed, the normal symbol indicating the lottery result is stopped. That is, the stop display of the normal symbol is a notification of the lottery result.

  The normal symbol display 22 is composed of one or a plurality of LEDs, and the LEDs blink at a predetermined interval or order in the normal symbol variation display. When the normal symbol is stopped and displayed, one or a plurality of LEDs are lit in a mode indicating the result of the winning lottery (a mode indicating the type of the normal symbol). That is, the hit type described later can be determined by the lighting state of the LED of the normal symbol display 22.

  In the present embodiment, “winning” means that the right to execute a winning game (auxiliary game) is acquired in the normal symbol winning lottery. The “winning game (auxiliary game)” means that the second start port 14 is opened and closed in a predetermined manner.

  The maximum number of opening times and the maximum opening time of the second starting port 14 in the winning game (auxiliary game) are determined in advance, but a predetermined number of the second starting ports 14 are reached even before reaching the maximum number of opening times and the maximum opening time. The game (auxiliary game) ends when the game balls (for example, 10 balls) of the game win (win).

  That is, the “winning game (auxiliary game)” is a game in which the variable display of the second special symbol is easy to be executed (a start condition is easily established). In this embodiment, a plurality of types of winning games (auxiliary games) having different degrees of advantage for the player are provided, which will be described in detail later.

  The first special symbol hold indicator 23 is composed of a plurality of LEDs, and is held when a game ball wins (enters a ball) at the first start port 13 when the variable display of the first special symbol cannot be started. It is for displaying the number of rights (hereinafter referred to as “first hold”) for performing a jackpot lottery of one special symbol (variable display of the first special symbol), and in a manner indicating the number of the first hold Lights up or flashes.

  In the present embodiment, up to four first holds are stored, but the number may be less than or more than four.

  When there is one first hold, the LED on the left side of the first special symbol hold indicator 23 is lit, and when there are two first holds, two LEDs on the first special symbol hold indicator 23 are lit. To do. In addition, when there are three first holds, the LED on the left side of the first special symbol hold indicator 23 blinks and the right LED is lit, and when there are four first holds, the first special symbol hold. Two LEDs on the display 23 blink.

  The second special symbol hold indicator 24 is constituted by a plurality of LEDs, and is stored when a game ball wins (enters) the second starting port 14 when the second special symbol variable display cannot be started. This is for displaying the number of rights (hereinafter referred to as “second hold”) for the big special lottery drawing (variation display of the second special symbol) of the 2 special symbols. Lights up or flashes.

  In the present embodiment, up to four second suspensions are stored, but the number may be less than or more than four.

  When there is one second hold, the LED on the left side of the second special symbol hold indicator 24 is lit, and when there are two second holds, the two LEDs on the second special symbol hold indicator 24 are lit. To do.

  When there are three second holds, the left LED of the second special symbol hold indicator 24 blinks and the right LED lights. When there are four second holds, the second special symbol hold The two LEDs on the display 24 flash.

  In the following description, the term “first hold number” may be expressed as “first hold number” and the term “second hold number” as “second hold number”.

  The normal symbol hold indicator 25 is constituted by a plurality of LEDs, and when the game ball is won (entered) in the general gate 11 when the change display of the normal symbol cannot be started, the normal symbol winning lottery ( It is for displaying the number of rights (hereinafter referred to as “general map hold”) for performing the normal symbol fluctuation display), and lights up or flashes in a manner indicating the number of general map hold.

  In the present embodiment, up to four ordinary map holds are stored, but the number may be less than or more than four.

  When there is one common symbol hold, the LED on the left side of the normal symbol hold indicator 25 is lit, and when there are two common symbol holds, the two LEDs of the normal symbol hold indicator 25 are lit.

  In addition, when there are three common symbol holds, the LED on the left side of the normal symbol hold indicator 25 blinks and the right LED is lit. Two LEDs flash.

  In the following description, the phrase “the number of ordinary maps reserved” may be expressed as “the number of ordinary maps reserved”.

  An image display device 30 including a liquid crystal display is provided inside the decorative frame 8A, and a movable effect member 36A is provided above the decorative frame 8A.

  The image display device 30 displays various effects according to the progress of the game. As the effect display, there is a customer waiting demonstration effect executed when the special symbol variation display is not performed, or the variation display of the effect symbols TZ1 to TZ3 performed when the special symbol variation display is performed. is there.

In addition, the display unit 300 of the image display device 30 is formed with three columns of variable display areas such as a left area, a center area, and a right area.
By scrolling the first effect symbol TZ1, the second effect symbol TZ2, and the third effect symbol TZ3 displayed in each variable display area in the vertical direction (from top to bottom in the present embodiment), the effect symbols TZ1 to TZ3 are displayed. Fluctuation display is performed.

  The production symbols TZ1 to TZ3 are constituted by symbols indicating numbers from “1” to “8”, for example, and the special symbol variable display executed by the first special symbol display 20 and the second special symbol display 21 is performed. Corresponding to the effect symbols TZ1 to TZ3 are displayed in a variable manner.

  That is, the change display of the effect symbols TZ1 to TZ3 is started in response to the start of the change display of the special symbol, and the change display of the effect symbols TZ1 to TZ3 is stopped in response to the stop of the change display of the special symbol. ing. In addition, as design symbols TZ1 to TZ3, symbols indicating alphabets such as “A” to “F” may be provided in addition to symbols indicating numbers.

  In the stop display of the effect symbols TZ1 to TZ3 in the variation effect, the effect symbols TZ1 to TZ3 are stopped for a predetermined time in a predetermined mode (losing mode, jackpot mode, etc.) indicating the result of the jackpot lottery.

  The jackpot mode (special result mode) is a combination of the same effect symbols TZ1 to TZ3 such as “777” or a combination of effect symbols TZ1 to TZ3 having regularity such as “357”. Are other embodiments.

  In addition, the mode of the variable display of the production symbols TZ1 to TZ3 is not limited to this, and may be one that scrolls in the left-right direction or one that rotates (spins) on the spot.

  Specifically, when a predetermined fluctuation time (time corresponding to the special figure fluctuation pattern) has elapsed since the start of the fluctuation display of the special symbol, the production symbols TZ1 to TZ3 indicate a predetermined lottery lottery result. The stop display is performed for a predetermined time in the manner.

  In the variation display of the effect symbols TZ1 to TZ3, various effect images such as a background image and a character image and a variation effect such as a movie are displayed on the image display device 30 in accordance with the result of the big hit lottery, so that It has come to raise the expectation of winning the jackpot.

  Here, a reach effect that enhances the expectation of winning the jackpot is provided in the effect that constitutes the variable effect. This reach effect is a change that gives a player a sense of expectation for winning a big hit, such that a part of the combination of effect symbols TZ1 to TZ3 for notifying the jackpot is temporarily stopped and other effect symbols fluctuate. Means embodiment.

  For example, when the combination of the three-digit production symbols TZ1 to TZ3 of “777” is set as the combination of the production symbols TZ1 to TZ3 for notifying the jackpot (the jackpot result mode), two left and right regions This is a mode in which the first effect symbol TZ1 and the third effect symbol TZ3 are temporarily stopped at “7”, and the remaining second effect symbol TZ2 is changing in the central region.

  “Temporary stop” means that the effect symbols TZ1 to TZ3 are shaken small, or the effect symbols TZ1 to TZ3 are deformed to a small extent, so that the player feels that the effect symbols TZ1 to TZ3 are stopped. It is an aspect (not completely stopped).

  In the present embodiment, “normal reach”, “super reach”, and the like are set as the types of reach effects.

  “Normal reach” is a state in which the background image before the normal reach is displayed, two effect symbols TZ1 and TZ3 are temporarily stopped in the left region and the right region, and the remaining one effect symbol TZ2 is in the center region. It is a fluctuating reach production.

  “Super-reach” is the background image before the super-reach with two effect symbols TZ1 and TZ3 temporarily stopped in the left region and the right region, and the remaining one effect symbol TZ2 in the center region is fluctuating. It is a reach production in which movies (movies, animations, etc.) of different predetermined times flow.

  In the present embodiment, the expectation degree for winning a jackpot related to reach production is higher in the order of normal reach <super reach.

  The movable effect member 36A can perform a light emission effect by emitting light from the panel illumination device 34 having a plurality of lamps (LEDs, etc.), and the panel drive device 36 configured by a solenoid, a motor, or the like. Thus, it is possible to perform a moving effect by moving (moving) in the vertical direction.

  Specifically, during the variation display of the effect symbols TZ1 to TZ3 executed by the image display device 30, light is emitted with a predetermined light emission color, or the effect is moved from the standby position located above to the effect position located below. By doing so, a light emission effect and a movement effect are performed.

  In addition, you may comprise so that a light emission effect and a movement effect may be performed according to operation of the effect button 37A and the effect lever 39A.

  On the back side of the game board mounting frame 2 </ b> A and the game board 3, there are a main control board 110 that comprehensively controls the progress of the game, and a payout control board 130 that controls the payout device 5 in accordance with commands from the main control board 110. In addition, an effect control board 120 that controls effects according to commands from the main control board 110 and a power supply board 140 that supplies power supply voltages to the various control boards 110, 120, and 130 are provided.

(Electric configuration of gaming machine Y)
Next, the electrical configuration of the gaming machine Y will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 3 is an example of a block diagram illustrating an electrical configuration of the gaming machine Y in the present embodiment.

  The main control board 110 comprehensively controls the progress (basic operation) of the game. The main control board 110 performs arithmetic processing related to the game to control various devices related to the progress of the game, and transmits a predetermined command based on the result of the arithmetic processing to the effect control board 120, the payout control board 130, and the like. Or

  The main control board 110 includes a main CPU (not shown), a main ROM (not shown), a one-chip microcomputer (not shown) composed of a main RAM (not shown), and a main control board. At least an input port and an output port (not shown) are provided.

  The main CPU reads out the program stored in the main ROM based on the input signal from each detection switch and timer, performs arithmetic processing, and directly controls each device and display, or determines the result of the arithmetic processing. In response, a command is transmitted to another board.

  The main ROM of the main control board stores a game control program, data necessary for determining various games, and tables (for example, tables shown in FIGS. 4 to 7 described later). In the progress of the game, many other tables and programs (not shown) are provided.

  The main RAM of the main control board 110 functions as a data work area when the main CPU performs arithmetic processing, and has a plurality of storage areas.

  For example, in the main RAM, a special symbol special power processing data storage area, a general symbol special power processing data storage area, a normal symbol reservation number (G) storage area, a normal symbol reservation storage area, a stopped normal symbol data storage area, a first special symbol storage area, Symbol hold count (U1) storage area, second special symbol hold count (U2) storage area, first special symbol random value storage area, second special symbol random value storage area, round game number (R) storage area, number of releases (K) Storage area, number of entries in the big prize opening (C) storage area, start / release counter, gaming state storage area (high probability game flag storage area and short-time game flag storage area), high probability game count (X) counter Time remaining number of times (Ct) counter, small number of remaining times (Ck) counter, gaming state buffer, stop special data storage area, stop normal data storage area, production transmission data storage area, special symbol time counter Data, and special game timer counter, starting an open timer counter, start closing timer counter, such as start-up interval timer counter, various timers counters, winning balls counter or the like is provided.

  Note that these storage areas are merely examples, and the main RAM is provided with a large number of other storage areas.

  Here, the communication between the main control board 110 and the effect control board 120 is configured to be able to communicate commands (data) only in one direction from the main control board 110 to the effect control board 120. The communication with the payout control board 130 is configured such that commands (data) can be communicated in both directions.

  The input port (not shown) of the main control board 110 includes a general winning opening detection switch 10a, a general gate detection switch 11a, a first starting opening detection switch 13a, a second starting opening detection switch 14a, and a large winning opening detection switch 15a. The payout control board 130 and the like are connected.

  Detection signals and the like from various detection switches are input to the main control board 110 through the input port, and control processing according to the detection signals is performed.

The output port (not shown) of the main control board 110 includes a second start opening / closing solenoid 14b, a special prize opening / closing solenoid 15b, a first special symbol display 20, a second special symbol display 21, and a normal symbol display 22. The first special symbol hold indicator 23, the second special symbol hold indicator 24, and the normal symbol hold indicator 25 are connected.
A drive control signal for controlling various solenoids, a display control signal for controlling various displays, and the like are output via the output port.

The payout control board 130 controls the payout of the game ball based on the reception of the payout control command from the main control board 110 and also controls the launch of the game ball.
The payout control board 130 controls the payout device 5 by performing arithmetic processing related to the payout of game balls, or transmits a predetermined command based on the result of the arithmetic processing to the main control board 110, the effect control board 120, etc. To do.

The firing operation device 4A and the like are connected to an input port (not shown) of the payout control board 130.
When the payout control board 130 detects that the player's hand is touching the firing handle 40 by a touch signal input from the touch sensor 40a provided with the firing operation device 4A, it is provided in the firing device 4B. When energization of the firing solenoid 41b is allowed and the rotation angle of the firing handle 40 is detected by a detection signal from the firing volume 40b, the firing intensity corresponding to the turning angle of the firing handle 40 is obtained. The launching solenoid 41b is driven to launch a game ball.

The launching solenoid 41b is composed of a rotary solenoid, and a launching member is directly connected to a rotating shaft, and the launching member rotates to launch a game ball by rotating the rotating shaft.
The operation of the firing solenoid 41b is set to about 99.9 (times / minute) based on the frequency based on the output period of the crystal oscillator (not shown), so the number of game balls fired per minute is about 99. .9 (pieces / minute). That is, the game ball is fired about every 0.6 seconds.

The payout device 5 and the launching device 4B are connected to an output port (not shown) of the payout control board 130.
When the payout control board 130 receives a payout command from the main control board 110, the payout control board 130 controls to pay out a predetermined number of game balls.

  The effect control board 120 receives commands from the main control board 110 and controls various effects such as effects related to games and demonstration effects. The effect control board 120 performs various processes related to the effect, and performs various processing according to the command received from the main control board 110 and the input signals from the effect button detection switch 37a, the cross key detection switch 38a, and the effect lever detection switch 39a. The control for executing the production is performed.

  The effect control board 120 includes a sub CPU (not shown), a sub ROM (not shown), and a sub RAM (not shown). The sub CPU reads out a program stored in the sub ROM based on the received command or input signal, performs arithmetic processing using the sub RAM, and executes various effects based on the arithmetic processing. Process.

  An effect button detection switch 37a, a cross key detection switch 38a, an effect lever detection switch 39a, and the like are connected to an input port (not shown) of the effect control board 120.

  On the effect control board 120, an effect button detection signal indicating that the effect button 37A has been operated is input from the effect button detection switch 37a, or a cross key detection indicating that the cross key 38A has been operated from the cross key detection switch 38a. When a signal is input or when an effect lever detection signal indicating that the effect lever 39A is operated from the effect lever detection switch 39a is input, processing for executing an effect corresponding to the detection signal is performed.

  An image display device 30, an audio output device 33, a panel lighting device 34, a frame lighting device 35, a panel driving device 36, a rendering button drive motor 37b, and the like are connected to an output port (not shown) of the effect control board 120. Has been.

  In the effect control board 120, a background image and an effect are displayed on the image display device 30 in accordance with a command received from the main control board 110, an input signal from the effect button detection switch 37a, the cross key detection switch 38a, and the effect lever detection switch 39a. Control is performed to display various images such as a pattern image, a character image, and an icon image.

  In addition, in the effect control board 120, the voice output device 33 receives voice data in response to the command received from the main control board 110 and the input signals from the effect button detection switch 37a, the cross key detection switch 38a, and the effect lever detection switch 39a. And control for outputting music data (BGM, SE) and the like.

  In addition, in the effect control board 120, the panel lighting device 34 and the frame are used according to the command received from the main control board 110 and the input signals from the effect button detection switch 37a, the cross key detection switch 38a, and the effect lever detection switch 39a. By performing lighting control of various LEDs of the lighting device 35, control for executing a light emission effect or the like is performed.

  Further, in the effect control board 120, the board drive device 36 and the effect buttons are generated according to the command received from the main control board 110 and the input signals from the effect button detection switch 37a, the cross key detection switch 38a, and the effect lever detection switch 39a. By performing drive control of a drive source such as a motor or a solenoid of the drive motor 37b, control for executing a movement effect or the like is performed.

The power supply board 140 supplies a power supply voltage to the gaming machine Y (the main control board 110, the effect control board 120, the payout control board 130, and various electronic components).
The power supply board 140 detects whether or not a power outage (power outage) has occurred, and outputs a power outage detection signal to the main control board 110 based on the occurrence of the power outage (power outage). A backup power supply circuit is provided for supplying backup power to the main control board 110 and the payout control board 130 in the event of a power failure.

  The power supply board 140 monitors the power supply voltage supplied to the gaming machine Y, and outputs a power interruption detection signal to the main control board 110 when the power supply voltage becomes a predetermined value or less. More specifically, when the power interruption detection signal becomes high level, the main control board 110 becomes operable, and when the power interruption detection signal becomes low level, the main control board 110 becomes inactive.

In addition, the power supply board 140 includes a capacitor that stores electricity when the gaming machine is energized, and the power supply voltage for backup stored in the capacitor when the power interruption (power failure) occurs is used as the main control board 110 or the payout control board 130. Supply against.
As a result, the control state of the game is maintained even in the event of a power failure (power failure), and the game control state can be restored to the state before the power failure (power failure) occurs after recovery from the power failure (power failure). it can. Note that backup power may be supplied to the effect control board 120.

(Description of gaming state)
Next, the gaming state when the game progresses will be described.

  In the present embodiment, there are “low probability gaming state” and “high probability gaming state” as states relating to the special symbol jackpot lottery, and “non-temporary gaming” as the state relating to the movable member 14c included in the second starting port 14. State "and" short-time gaming state ".

  The states related to the jackpot lottery (low probability gaming state, high probability gaming state) and the states related to the movable member 14c (non-short-time gaming state, short-time gaming state) can be associated with each other or can be made independent. .

That means
(1) In the case of “low probability gaming state” and “short-time gaming state” (first specific gaming state),
(2) In the case of “low probability gaming state” and “non-temporary gaming state” (normal gaming state),
(3) In the case of “high probability gaming state” and “time saving gaming state” (second specific gaming state),
(4) It is possible to provide a “high probability gaming state” and a “non-temporary gaming state” (third specific gaming state).

  Note that the initial gaming state of the gaming machine Y after power-on is set to “normal gaming state”.

  In the present embodiment, the “low probability gaming state” is a big win in the special symbol jackpot lottery that is performed on the condition that a game ball wins (enters) the first starting port 13 or the second starting port 14. Is a gaming state in which the winning probability is set as low as 1/300.

  On the other hand, the “high probability gaming state” refers to a gaming state in which the winning probability of jackpot is set higher (1/40) than in the low probability gaming state. Therefore, in the “high probability gaming state”, it is easier to win a jackpot than in the “low probability gaming state”. Note that the low probability gaming state is changed to the high probability gaming state after the jackpot game described later is finished.

  In the present embodiment, the jackpot that triggers the transition to the “high probability gaming state” and the “short-time gaming state” (second specific gaming state) is referred to as “probability jackpot”, and “low-probability gaming state” and “short-time gaming state”. The jackpot that triggers the transition to the “gaming state” (first specific gaming state) is referred to as “short-term bonus jackpot”.

  In the present embodiment, the “non-time-saving gaming state” means that, in a normal symbol winning lottery performed on the condition that the game ball has passed through the general gate 11, the average variation of the normal symbol corresponding to the lottery result This is a gaming state in which the time is set longer than the “short-time gaming state” and the opening time of the second start port 14 when winning is easily set.

  For example, when a game ball passes through the general gate 11, a normal symbol winning lottery is performed, and the normal symbol display 22 displays a variation of the normal symbol. For example, the display is stopped after 30 seconds. If the lottery result is a win, the second start port 14 is controlled to be in an open mode for 0.2 seconds, for example, after the normal symbol stop display.

  On the other hand, the “short-time gaming state” means that the average fluctuation time of the normal symbol corresponding to the lottery result in the normal symbol winning lottery performed on the condition that the game ball has passed through the ordinary gate 11 The opening time of the second start port 14 is set to be shorter than the “non-short game state” and the opening time of the second start port 14 when winning in the win is set to 2.6 seconds, for example, longer than the “non-short game state” Refers to the game state.

Further, in the “non-short-time gaming state”, the probability of winning in the normal symbol winning lottery is set as low as, for example, 1/128. In the “short-time gaming state”, the probability of winning in the normal symbol lottery is set low. For example, it is set as high as 127/128.
Therefore, in the “short-time gaming state”, when the game ball passes through the normal gate 11 than in the “non-short-time gaming state”, the second start port 14 is more easily controlled in the open mode. Thus, in the “short-time gaming state”, the player can advantageously advance the game without consuming the game ball.

In the embodiment, the “short-time gaming state” is advantageous in comparison with the “non-short-time gaming state” in terms of the normal symbol variation time, the opening time of the second start port 14 and the normal symbol lottery winning probability. Is set.
However, the “short-time gaming state” may be set so that only one of the normal symbol variation time, the opening time of the second start port 14 and the normal symbol lottery winning probability is advantageous.

(Type of jackpot)
Next, the type of jackpot will be described.

  In the present embodiment, the types of jackpots that can be won in the jackpot lottery based on the winning of a game ball to the first starting slot 13 include “probable jackpot” and “short-term bonus jackpot”, and the second starting slot As the types of jackpots that can be won in the jackpot lottery based on winning 14 game balls, “probable jackpot” and “short-term jackpot” are included.

  The “probable jackpot” is to execute a probability jackpot game in which the open / close member 15c is operated to open the winning prize opening 15 from 1 round game to 16 round games until 29.5 seconds per round game, and After the jackpot game is over, the game state is a jackpot for setting the game state to the second specific game state until the special symbol (first special symbol, second special symbol) is displayed 100 times.

  If a specified number (for example, 10) of game balls wins the big winning opening 15 before the opening time elapses, one round game is finished. When the 16-round game ends, the probability variation big hit game ends.

  In the second specific gaming state (“high probability gaming state” and “short-time gaming state”), the probability of winning a big hit is extremely high before 100 big hits are drawn.

  “Short-term jackpot” means that the opening / closing member 15c is operated to open the big prize opening 15 from 1 round game to 16 round games up to 29.5 seconds per round game. After the time-saving jackpot game is over, the game state is a jackpot that is continuously set to the first specific game state until winning for 10 times per jackpot.

  If a specified number (for example, 10) of game balls wins the big winning opening 15 before the opening time elapses, one round game is finished. When the 16-round game ends, the time-saving jackpot game ends.

  In this embodiment, regardless of the jackpot game of “probability jackpot game” or “short-time jackpot game”, the game state during the jackpot game is “low probability game state” and “non-time-short game”. State "is set.

  The first specific game state set after the end of the time-saving jackpot game is also ended when the variation display of the special symbol (the first special symbol and the second special symbol) reaches 100 times. In other words, if the big win is not won in the first specific gaming state and the small win is not won ten times, the first specific gaming state is the 100th special symbol (first special game state in the first specific gaming state). The variation display of the symbol and the second special symbol) continues until the end. When the 100th special symbol variation display ends, the first specific gaming state ends.

  Thus, in the gaming machine Y, the main CPU of the main control board 110 can execute the jackpot determination number of times (special symbol variation display can be executed in the specific game state (first specific game state, second specific game state). The specific gaming state is terminated when the number of times reaches 100. That is, the gaming machine Y functions as a so-called “ST machine”.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the number of times of display of the specific game state (the first specific game state, the second specific game state, etc.) set after the jackpot game (in the present embodiment, the above-mentioned 100 times) , Sometimes expressed as “high probability game count” or “short time count”.

  In this embodiment, there are two types of jackpots, but the number is not limited to two, and may be fewer or more than two. The opening time of the opening / closing member 15c is 29.5 seconds regardless of which jackpot ("probable jackpot", "short-time jackpot"), but the opening time may not be 29.5 seconds, Different opening times may be used depending on the round game.

(A winning type based on the passing of a game ball to the ordinary gate 11)
Next, the winning type based on the passage of the game ball to the ordinary gate 11 will be described.

  In the present embodiment, there are “first win” and “second win” as winning types that can be won in the winning lottery based on the passing of the game ball to the ordinary gate 11, and the winning lottery is executed. If the gaming state at the time of being played is a non-short-time gaming state, it will be “first win”, and if the gaming state at which the winning lottery is executed is a time-short gaming state, it will be “second winning”.

  “First hit” means that the first hit game is executed in which the movable member 14c is operated to open the second start port 14 once until 0.2 seconds.

  However, when a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls wins the second start opening 14 before the opening time elapses, the first winning game is ended. Unlike the jackpot game, the gaming state is not changed (set) after the winning game ends.

  “Second hit” is a second hit game in which the movable member 14c is operated to open the second start port 14 to 2.6 seconds, to close to 1.5 seconds, and to open again to 2.6 seconds. It is per execution. That is, it is a hit game in which the movable member 14c is opened twice.

  However, when a specified number (for example, 10) of game balls wins the second start opening 14 before the opening time elapses, one opening is ended. When the second opening is finished, the second winning game is finished. Unlike the jackpot game, the gaming state is not changed (set) after the winning game ends.

  As described above, in the “short-time gaming state”, it is easier for the game ball to win the second starting port 14, and the player can advantageously play the game without consuming the game ball than the “non-short-time gaming state”. It is possible to proceed.

(Operation of main control board)
Next, the operation of the main control board 110 will be described.

  First, when a game ball wins (enters) the first starting port, the main control board 110 (the main CPU) pays out information for paying out a predetermined number of game balls (for example, three) as a prize ball. Transmit to the control board 130.

  Next, the main control board 110 determines whether or not the first hold number that is held is smaller than 4 (upper limit value). When the main control board 110 determines that the first hold number is smaller than 4, the main control board 110 adds “1” to the first hold number and updates it.

  In addition, the main control board 110 sends a display control signal indicating the current first reserved number to the first special symbol hold indicator 23 in order to update the first hold number displayed on the first special symbol hold indicator 23. Output.

  If it is determined that the first hold number is not smaller than 4, that is, 4, the process for the winning is ended without performing the process described below.

  Then, the main control board 110 acquires special figure determination information and makes a preliminary determination based on the special figure determination information. This pre-determination is to determine in advance a variation pattern, which will be described later, as first start winning information based on the special drawing determination information of the first start port 13 acquired this time.

  Then, the determined first start winning information (first start opening winning designation command) is transmitted to the effect control board 120.

  Upon receiving the first start winning information (first start opening winning designation command), the effect control board 120 (its sub CPU) analyzes the first starting winning information (first start opening winning designation command) and analyzes the first start winning prize information (first start opening winning designation command). The pre-reading effect can be executed in the variable display executed before the change display of the special symbol corresponding to the start winning information (first start opening winning designation command) is started.

  And the main control board 110 memorize | stores the above-mentioned acquired special figure determination information in a 1st special symbol holding | maintenance storage area.

  When the main control board 110 is able to start the variable display of the first special symbol based on the stored special figure determination information after storing the special figure determination information, the random number for jackpot determination corresponds to the random corresponding to “big hit”. The jackpot judgment of whether it is a numerical value is performed.

The main control board 110 determines the jackpot symbol associated with the jackpot type based on the special symbol determination random number value when the jackpot determination is determined as “big jackpot”.
Further, when it is determined as “losing” in the jackpot determination, a lost symbol is determined.

  Next, the main control board 110 refers to a later-described variation pattern determination table and determines a variation pattern of a special symbol associated with a variation time of the special symbol based on a random number value for determining a special diagram variation pattern. .

  Then, the main control board 110 outputs a display control signal for causing the special symbol variation display (LED blinking) based on the determined variation pattern to the first special symbol display 20. Thereby, the variation display of the special symbol is performed by the first special symbol indicator 20.

  In addition, the main control board 110 transmits information (variation pattern designation command) corresponding to the decided variation pattern of the special symbol to the effect control board 120.

  When the presentation control board 120 receives the information corresponding to the fluctuation pattern (fluctuation pattern designation command), the presentation control board 120 determines the fluctuation presentation pattern based on the information corresponding to the fluctuation pattern (fluctuation pattern designation command). Fluctuation effect (including variation display of effect symbols TZ1 to TZ3) is performed according to the pattern.

  The main control board 110 determines whether the variation time of the special symbol related to the variation display has elapsed while the variation display of the special symbol is being performed.

  When determining that the variation time has elapsed, the main control board 110 causes the first special symbol display 20 to stop display the determined special symbol. Thereby, the lottery result of the big hit lottery is notified to the player. Here, the main control board 110 determines whether the special symbol that is stopped and displayed is the “big hit symbol” or the “losing symbol”.

  The main control board 110 ends the process for the winning when the special symbol that has been stopped is a “losing symbol”, while the jackpot symbol is when the special symbol that has been stopped and displayed is a “big bonus symbol”. The jackpot game corresponding to the type of game is executed.

  When the jackpot game is completed, the main control board 110 sets the game state corresponding to the type of jackpot symbol (type of jackpot) and the number of times of special symbol variable display that can be executed in the game state.

As described above, the main control board 110 acts and the game of the present embodiment proceeds.
Note that a similar process is performed when winning (winning) at the second starting port, and thus description thereof is omitted.

  Next, details of various tables stored in a main ROM (not shown) of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIGS.

(Big hit judgment table)
FIG. 4A is a jackpot determination table for a jackpot lottery triggered by the entry of a game ball into the first start port 14. FIG. 4B is a jackpot determination table for a jackpot lottery triggered by a game ball entering the second start port 15. In the tables of FIG. 4A and FIG. 4B, the winning probabilities for small hits are different, but the big hit probabilities are the same.

  As shown in FIGS. 4A and 4B, the jackpot determination table is associated with the probability gaming state, the special symbol determination random value, and the lottery result of the jackpot lottery.

  The main CPU refers to the jackpot determination table of the jackpot lottery shown in FIGS. 4A and 4B, and determines whether the jackpot is based on the current probability gaming state and the acquired special symbol determination random number value. It is judged whether it is “small hit” or “lost”.

  For example, according to the jackpot determination table of the jackpot lottery shown in FIG. 4A, two special symbol determination random numbers “7” and “8” are determined to be a jackpot when in the low probability gaming state. . On the other hand, in the high probability gaming state, the 15 special symbol determination random numbers “7” to “21” are determined to be jackpots.

  Further, according to the jackpot determination table for the first special symbol display device shown in FIG. 4A, the special symbol determination random number value is “50” regardless of whether the gaming state is the low probability gaming state or the high probability gaming state. ”,“ 100 ”, and“ 150 ”are determined to be“ small hit ”when the random numbers for special symbol determination are three. If the random number is other than the above, it is determined as “lost”.

  The random number range of the special symbol determination random number value is 0 to 599. As shown in FIGS. 4A and 4B, in both the first special symbol display device and the second special symbol display device, the probability of being determined to be a big hit in the low probability gaming state is 1/300. Yes, the probability of being determined to be a big hit in the high probability gaming state is 1/40.

  In the first special symbol display device, the probability of being determined as a small hit is 1/200 in both the low probability gaming state and the high probability gaming state. On the other hand, in the second special symbol display device, the probability of being determined to be a small hit is 1/20 in both the low probability gaming state and the high probability gaming state.

(Design determination table)
FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a symbol determination table for determining a special symbol stop symbol corresponding to the lottery result of the jackpot lottery.
FIG. 5A is a symbol determination table that is referred to in order to determine a special symbol stop symbol in the event of a loss. FIG. 5B is a symbol determination table that is referred to in order to determine a special symbol stop symbol in the case of a big hit. FIG. 5C is a symbol determination table that is referred to when determining a stop symbol of a special symbol at the time of a small hit.

As shown in FIG. 5 (a), in the symbol determination table for losing, the special symbol display device type (the type of the start opening where the game ball has won) and the special symbol (stop special symbol data) are associated. ing.
It should be noted that a random symbol value for losing symbols may be provided so that a plurality of special symbols can be determined in association with a loss, and a plurality of special symbols and random numbers for losing symbols may be associated with each other.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 5B, the symbol determination table in the jackpot includes the type of the special symbol display device (the type of the starting port where the game ball has won) and the first starting port 14 or the second starting port 15. The jackpot symbol random value acquired when a game ball enters the ball and the special symbol (stop special symbol data) are associated with each other.

  As shown in FIG. 5 (c), the special symbol display device type (the type of the start opening where the game ball has won) and the special symbol (stop special graphic data) are also associated with the small symbol determination table. It has been.

  The main CPU 110a refers to the symbol determination table shown in FIG. 5 and determines the type of special symbol (stop special symbol data) based on the type of the special symbol display device, the random number value for the jackpot symbol, and the like.

  Then, at the time of starting the variation of the special symbol, an effect designating command as information on the special symbol is determined based on the determined special symbol type (stop special symbol data). Here, the effect designating command is composed of 2-byte data, and 1-byte MODE data for identifying the control command classification and 1-byte DATA indicating the contents of the control command to be executed. It consists of data. The same applies to a variation pattern designation command described later.

The game state after jackpot game and the type of jackpot game are determined by the type of special symbol (stop special chart data), so the type of special symbol determines the game state after jackpot game and the type of jackpot game It can be said that.
For this reason, in the special symbol shown in FIG. 5B, explanations corresponding to the types of jackpot games are supplementarily described.

(Special symbol variation pattern determination table)
6 and 7 are diagrams showing a variation pattern determination table for determining the variation pattern of the special symbol.
FIG. 6 shows a non-short-time gaming state (“low-probability gaming state” and “non-short-time gaming state” (normal gaming state), or “high-probability gaming state” and “non-short-time gaming state” (third specific gaming state). ) Is a variation pattern determination table selected. Further, FIG. 7 shows a short-time gaming state (“low probability gaming state” and “short-time gaming state” (first specific gaming state), or “high probability gaming state” and “short-time gaming state” (second specific gaming state). It is a variation pattern determination table selected in ()).

  The variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 6 and FIG. 7 includes a special symbol display device (type of start opening), a lottery result of a big hit lottery, a special symbol (stop special symbol data), a reach determination random number value, The number of reserved balls (U1 or U2) of the special symbol, the random number value for special symbol variation, the variation pattern of the special symbol, and the variation time of the special symbol are associated with each other.

It can be said that the “special symbol variation pattern” defines at least the jackpot determination result and the special symbol variation time.
In addition, since it is configured to always reach when the jackpot, the reach determination random value is not referred to when the jackpot. The reach determination random number value has a random number range set to 97 (0 to 96), and the special figure variation random value has a random number range set to 100 (0 to 99).

  Further, for example, in the special symbol variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 6, the average variation time of the special symbol is set according to the number of reserved balls (U1 or U2) of the special symbol, and the variation pattern 1 (normal variation) The fluctuation time T2 of the fluctuation pattern 2 (shortening fluctuation) is set to be shorter than the fluctuation time T1.

  The main CPU refers to the special symbol variation pattern determination table according to the gaming state, and displays the special symbol display device (type of the start opening), the lottery result of the jackpot lottery, the special symbol to be stopped, the number of special symbol holding balls (U1 or U2), the variation pattern of the special symbol and the variation time of the special symbol are determined based on the random number value for reach determination and the random value for special symbol variation.

  Although the maximum number of balls “4” may be stored as the number of reserved balls of the special symbol, the variation pattern of the special symbol is determined after subtracting 1 from the number of reserved balls of the special symbol. Therefore, “4” is not referred to as the number of reserved balls.

  Based on the determined special symbol variation pattern, a special symbol variation pattern designation command is generated, and information on the special symbol variation pattern is transmitted to the effect control board 120.

  Here, the special symbol variation pattern designation command is composed of 1-byte MODE data for identifying the command classification and 1-byte DATA data indicating the content (function) of the command.

  As shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, when the MODE data is “E6H” or “E8H”, the variation of the special symbol of the first special symbol display device 20 corresponding to the winning of the game ball at the first starting port 14. Indicates a pattern designation command, and when the MODE data is “E7H” or “E9H”, the special symbol variation pattern designation command of the second special symbol display device 21 corresponding to the winning of the game ball at the second start port 15 Is shown.

  On the effect control board 120, the contents of effects such as effect symbols are determined based on the variation pattern (variation pattern designation command) of the special symbol. In the rightmost column of the special symbol variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 6 and FIG. 7, the contents of effects such as effect symbols are described for reference.

  Here, as the contents of the production, “normal fluctuation” and “short fluctuation” mean that the production symbols TZ1 to TZ3 fluctuate at a high speed apart and stop without reaching reach. The short fluctuation is different from the short fluctuation in that the short fluctuation ends in a shorter fluctuation time than the normal fluctuation.

  In addition, “reach” means that a part of the combination of effect symbols TZ1 to TZ3 for notifying the jackpot is temporarily stopped and other effect symbols TZ1 to TZ3 fluctuate and the player expects a big hit. It means the variation mode to be given.

  For example, when the combination of the three-digit effect symbols TZ1 to TZ3 of “777” is set as the combination of the effect symbols TZ1 to TZ3 for notifying the jackpot, the two effect symbols TZ1 and TZ3 are temporarily stopped at “7”. And the remaining production design TZ2 says the aspect which is changing. “Temporary stop” refers to a mode in which the effect symbols TZ1 and TZ3 are shown to the player as if the effect symbols TZ1 and TZ3 are swinging small.

  “Normal reach” is one of the reach that is executed in the fluctuating effect in the non-time-saving game state (the normal game state or the third specific game state), the two effect symbols TZ1 and TZ3 are temporarily stopped, and the remaining one effect This means a reach with low expectation of jackpot where the symbol TZ2 fluctuates. In the present embodiment, although not a big hit by “normal reach”, a big hit may be made by “normal reach”.

“Super-reach” is one of the reach that is executed in a fluctuating effect in a non-time-saving gaming state (normal gaming state or third specific gaming state), and means a reach with a higher jackpot expectation than “normal reach”. ing.
For example, it refers to a mode in which an image of a character or the like is displayed due to a special change in a design that has not been temporarily stopped.

  “Super reach 1 (probability jackpot)” is a “super reach” executed with a fluctuating effect when winning a promising jackpot.

  “Super Reach 2 (Short-term Bonus)” is “Super Reach” that is executed with a fluctuating effect when winning a short-time jackpot.

  “Super Reach 3 (Small Bonus)” is “Super Reach” that is executed with a fluctuating effect when winning a small bonus.

  “Super reach 1 (losing)” is executed when the determination result of jackpot is a loss, and is “super reach” of the production content corresponding to “super reach 1 (probability big hit)”.

  “Super Reach 2 (Lose)” is executed when the jackpot determination result is lost, and is “Super Reach” of the production content corresponding to “Super Reach 2 (Short Bonus with Short Time)”.

  “Super reach 3 (losing)” is executed when the big hit determination result is lost, and is “super reach” of the production content corresponding to “super reach 3 (small winning)”.

  “Long fluctuation” and “Short fluctuation” mean that the production symbols TZ1 to TZ3 fluctuate at high speed and stop without reaching, and long fluctuation and short fluctuation are short fluctuation. It differs in that it ends in a shorter fluctuation time compared to the long fluctuation.

The “special effect” is each variation effect in the “chance mode” that is an effect mode set in the short-time game state (the first specific game state or the second specific game state), and a character unique to the “chance mode” Including “Special Reach”.
The details of the example of the “special effect” will be described later.

  The “special effect 1 (probable variation jackpot)” is a “special effect” that is executed as a variation effect when winning the probability variation jackpot.

  “Special effect 2 (short-term jackpot)” is a “special effect” executed as a variable effect when winning the short-time jackpot.

  The “special effect 3 (small hit)” is a “special effect” that is executed as a fluctuating effect at the time of winning a small hit.

  The “special effect 1 (losing)” is executed when the determination result of the jackpot is a loss, and is a “special effect” of the effect content corresponding to the “special effect 1 (probable big hit)”.

  The “special effect 2 (losing)” is executed when the jackpot determination result is a loss, and is the “special effect” of the effect content corresponding to the “special effect 2 (short-term bonus game)”.

  The “special effect 3 (losing)” is executed when the determination result of the jackpot is a loss, and is a “special effect” of the effect content corresponding to the “special effect 3 (small hit)”.

(Game flow)
Next, a basic game flow by the gaming machine Y will be described with reference to FIG.
In the game flow described in the present embodiment, the main CPU of the main control board 110 controls the progress of the game including the setting of the game state, and the sub CPU of the effect control board 120 is based on the control of the main CPU. The production control including the production mode setting is executed.

  In the “low probability gaming state” and the “non-short game state” (normal gaming state), the “town mode” is set as the effect mode. In this “town mode”, for example, an effect consisting of a scene in which the main character walks around the city looking for treasure is executed.

In the “town mode” in the “low probability gaming state” and the “non-temporary gaming state” (normal gaming state), a promising big hit based on the winning of the game ball to the first starting port 13 or the second starting port 14 When winning ((1) in FIG. 8), the “town mode” in the normal gaming state is terminated, and a probable big hit game is executed.
When the probable jackpot game ends ((2) in FIG. 8), the game state is set to “high probability game state” and “time-short game state” (second specific game state), and the production mode is “chance mode”. Set to

  In the “town mode” of the “low probability gaming state” and the “non-temporary gaming state” (normal gaming state), the small hit based on the winning of the game ball to the first starting port 13 or the second starting port 14 When winning ((14) in FIG. 8), a small hit game is executed. Even if the small hit game ends ((15) in FIG. 8), the gaming state is not changed, and remains in the “low probability gaming state” and the “non-short game state” (normal gaming state).

  In the “chance mode” set in the “high probability gaming state” and the “short-time gaming state” (second specific gaming state), for example, the production of reach where the main character fights against the enemy character using a sword Is executed.

  In the “chance mode” of the “high probability gaming state” and the “short time gaming state” (second specific gaming state), a small hit is made based on the winning of the game ball at the first starting port 13 or the second starting port 14. When winning ((3) in FIG. 8), a small hit game is executed. Even if the small hit game ends ((4) in FIG. 8), the game state is not changed and remains in the second specific game state.

  Then, in the “chance mode” of the “high probability gaming state” and the “short-time gaming state” (second specific gaming state), the number of such small hits (that is, the number of times of the small hit game execution) is 10 times. Then, when the execution of the tenth small hit game ends ((5) in FIG. 8), the “chance mode” in the second specific game state ends. Then, “high probability gaming state” and “non-short game state” (third specific gaming state) are set as the gaming state, and “town mode” is set as the effect mode.

  In the 1st to 99th special symbol variation display (special effects) in the "chance mode" of the "high probability gaming state" and the "short-time gaming state" (second specific gaming state), the jackpot related to the special symbol If the result of the determination is a small hit and the small hit is the first to ninth winning hit in the “chance mode” of the second specific gaming state, the change display of the special symbol (special The “chance mode” in the second specific gaming state continues even when the (effect) ends.

  In addition, in the first-99th special symbol variation display (special effect) in the “chance mode” of the “high probability gaming state” and the “short-time gaming state” (second specific gaming state), the special symbol If the jackpot determination result relating to is lost, the “chance mode” of the second specific gaming state continues even if the variation display (special effect) of the special symbol ends.

  In the “chance mode” of “high probability gaming state” and “short-time gaming state” (second specific gaming state), it is won 10 times per winning or small winning jackpot without winning or winning jackpot Without executing, when the execution of variable display of the special symbol (the first special symbol, the second special symbol) is completed 100 times ((9) in FIG. 8), the “chance mode” in the second specific gaming state Is finished, the gaming state is set to “low probability gaming state” and “non-short-time gaming state” (normal gaming state), and the production mode is set to “town mode”.

  On the other hand, when winning the probable big hit in the “chance mode” of the “high probability gaming state” and the “short time gaming state” (second specific gaming state) ((10) in FIG. 8), this second specific gaming state. After the “chance mode” is finished and the probability variation jackpot game is executed ((2) in FIG. 8), the “chance mode” of the “high probability gaming state” and the “time-short gaming state” (second specific gaming state) again. "Is set.

  In addition, when the winning combination with a short time is won in the “chance mode” of the “high probability gaming state” and the “short-time gaming state” (second specific gaming state) ((12) in FIG. 8), the second specific gaming After the “chance mode” in the state is finished and the time-saving jackpot game is executed ((17) in FIG. 8), the “chance” in the “low-probability gaming state” and the “short-time gaming state” (first specific gaming state) Mode ".

  “City mode” set in “High probability gaming state” and “Non-time short gaming state” (third specific gaming state) is set in “Low probability gaming state” and “Non-time short gaming state” (normal gaming state) This is the same production mode as the “town mode”. It should be noted that in the “town mode” set in the third specific gaming state, the player is told that there is a possibility of a “high probability gaming state” at a higher rate than the “town mode” set in the normal gaming state. You may make it perform the "high probability suggestion production" to suggest.

  This “high probability suggestion effect” is, for example, “high probability gaming state” and “non-time short game” than “town mode” set in “low probability gaming state” and “non-time short gaming state” (normal gaming state). The “city mode” set in the “state” (third specified gaming state) is an effect in which an image of a character unique to the “high probability suggesting effect” in this “town mode” is displayed.

  In the “city mode” of the “high probability gaming state” and the “non-time-saving gaming state” (third specific gaming state), a small hit based on the winning of the game ball to the first starting port 13 or the second starting port 14 When winning is won ((7) in FIG. 8), a small hit game is executed. Even if the small hit game is ended ((8) in FIG. 8), the gaming state is not changed, and remains in the “high probability gaming state” and the “non-short-time gaming state” (third specific gaming state).

Further, in the “city mode” of the “high probability gaming state” and the “non-temporary gaming state” (third specific gaming state), based on the winning of the game ball at the first starting port 13 or the second starting port 14. When winning the probable jackpot ((11) in FIG. 8), the “town mode” in the third specific gaming state is ended, and the probable jackpot game is executed.
When the probable jackpot game ends ((2) in FIG. 8), the game state is set to “high probability game state” and “time-short game state” (second specific game state), and the production mode is “chance mode”. Set to

  The “town mode” of the “high probability gaming state” and the “non-short time gaming state” (third specific gaming state) is “high probability gaming state” and “time short gaming state” (second specific gaming state). When the execution of the variable display of the special symbol (first special symbol, second special symbol) from the start of the set “chance mode” is completed 100 times ((6) in FIG. 8), the gaming state is The “low probability gaming state” and the “non-temporary gaming state” (normal gaming state) are set, and the effect mode is set to “town mode”.

  In the “town mode” of “low probability gaming state” and “non-temporary gaming state” (normal gaming state), winning a winning jackpot with a short time based on the winning of the game ball to the first starting port 13 or the second starting port 14 Then ((13) in FIG. 8), the “city mode” in the normal gaming state is ended, and a time-saving jackpot game is executed. When the jackpot game with time saving is completed ((17) in FIG. 8), the gaming state is set to “low probability gaming state” and “time saving gaming state” (first specific gaming state), and the effect mode is “chance mode” "Is set.

  The “chance mode” set in the “low probability gaming state” and “time-short gaming state” (first specific gaming state) is “high probability gaming state” and “time-short gaming state” (second normal gaming state). The production mode is the same as the “chance mode” to be set, and as described above, for example, the production of reach is performed such that the main character fights against the enemy character using a sword.

  In the “chance mode” set in the “high probability gaming state” and the “short time gaming state” (second specific gaming state), the “low probability gaming state” and the “short time gaming state” (first specific gaming state) A “high probability suggestion effect” that suggests to the player that there is a possibility of a “high probability gaming state” may be executed at a higher rate than the “chance mode” set in.

  This “high probability suggestion effect” is, for example, “high probability gaming state” and “short time gaming” than “chance mode” set in “low probability gaming state” and “short time gaming state” (first specific gaming state). The “chance mode” set in the “state” (second specific gaming state) is an effect in which an image of a character unique to the “high probability suggesting effect” in the “chance mode” is displayed.

  In the case of “chance mode” of “low probability gaming state” and “short-time gaming state” (first specific gaming state) (16 in FIG. 8), the first specific gaming state After the “chance mode” is completed and the time-saving jackpot game is executed ((17) in FIG. 8), the “chance mode” of the first specific game state is set again.

  In the case of “chance mode” of “low probability gaming state” and “time-short gaming state” (first specific gaming state) (21 in FIG. 8), the winning state of this first specific gaming state is “ After the “chance mode” is finished and the probability variation jackpot game is executed ((2) in FIG. 8), the “chance mode” of the “high probability gaming state” and the “short time gaming state” (second specific gaming state) is set. Is done.

  In “chance mode” of “low probability gaming state” and “short-time gaming state” (first specific gaming state), winning based on winning a game ball to the first starting port 13 or the second starting port 14 Then ((18) in FIG. 8), a small hit game is executed. Even when the small hit game ends ((19) in FIG. 8), the gaming state is not changed, and remains in the “low probability gaming state” and the “short time gaming state” (first specific gaming state).

  Then, in the “chance mode” of the “low probability gaming state” and the “short-time gaming state” (first specific gaming state), the number of such small hits (that is, the number of times of the small hit game execution) is 10 times. When the execution of the tenth small hit game is ended ((20) in FIG. 8), the “chance mode” of the “low probability game state” and the “short time game state” (first specific game state) is ended. To do. Then, “low probability gaming state” and “non-temporary gaming state” (normal gaming state) are set as the gaming state, and “town mode” is set as the effect mode.

  On the other hand, in the first to 99th special symbol variation display (special effects) in the “chance mode” of the “low probability gaming state” and the “short-time gaming state” (first specific gaming state), the special symbol If the jackpot determination result related to is a jackpot and the jackpot is the winning jackpot for the first to ninth wins in the “chance mode”, the change display (special effect) of the special symbol is Even when the game ends, the “chance mode” of the “low probability gaming state” and the “time saving gaming state” (first specific gaming state) continues.

  In addition, in the first to 99th special symbol variation display (special effects) in the “chance mode” of the “low probability gaming state” and the “short-time gaming state” (first specific gaming state), the special symbol If the judgment result of the jackpot related to is lost, even if the special symbol variation display (special effect) ends, the “chance” of “low probability gaming state” and “short time gaming state” (first specified gaming state) The “mode” continues.

  In addition, in the “chance mode” of the “low probability gaming state” and the “short-time gaming state” (first specific gaming state), it is not won for either the probable big win or the short-time jackpot, or 10 times per small When the 100th special symbol (the first special symbol and the second special symbol) is displayed without change ((22) in FIG. 8), the “low probability gaming state” is displayed. "Chance mode" of "short-time gaming state" (first specific gaming state) is ended, the gaming state is set to "low probability gaming state" and "non-short-time gaming state" (normal gaming state), The production mode is set to “town mode”.

  In such a “chance mode” set in the first specific gaming state and the second specific gaming state, it is possible to win a small hit in the variation display of the 100th special symbol (first special symbol, second special symbol). Even if the remaining number of times (that is, the number of times that the small hit game can be executed) is 2 or more, the “chance mode” is ended when the 100th special symbol variation display ends.

  In this way, the main CPU of the main control board 110 wins a big hit (probable big jackpot or short-time bonus jackpot) and executes a jackpot game (probability big hit game or short-time bonus jackpot game), and then the short-time game It is possible to enter a state (second specific game state or first specific game state).

  Then, the main CPU of the main control board 110 determines the jackpot game (probability jackpot game or time-saving jackpot in the jackpot determination after the short-time game state (second specific game state or first specific game state). When it is determined that a game) is to be executed, the short game state may be terminated at this time, and after the jackpot game (probability big hit game or timed jackpot game) is executed, the short game state may be set again.

  In addition, the main CPU of the main control board 110 determines the jackpot in the short-time game state (second specific game state or first specific game state) after the jackpot game (probability big hit game or time-saving big hit game). In this case, when it is determined that the small hit game is to be executed, the short game state may be terminated at this time, or may be continued without being terminated.

  That is, the main CPU of the main control board 110 plays a small hit in the short-time game state (second specific game state or first specific game state) after the jackpot game (probability big hit game or time-saving big hit game). If the number of wins (that is, the number of times of small win game execution) reaches a predetermined 10 times, the short game state is terminated at this time, and the number of wins per small win is less than the predetermined 10 times At this time, the short game state is continued without ending.

  In addition, the main CPU of the main control board 110 determines the jackpot in the short-time game state (second specific game state or first specific game state) after the jackpot game (probability big hit game or time-saving big hit game). In this case, if it is determined that the game is lost, the short game state may be continued without ending at this time.

  That is, the main CPU of the main control board 110 is the first to start in the short-time game state (second specific game state or first specific game state) after the jackpot game (probability big hit game or time-saving big hit game). In the 99th special symbol variation display, if the jackpot determination result related to the special symbol is lost, the short game state is continued at this time even if the special symbol variation display ends.

(Time-short game control processing)
Next, the time-saving game control process in the gaming machine Y will be described with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 9, in step S101-1, the main CPU of the main control board 110 determines whether or not the time reduction flag set in the main RAM of the main control board 110 is set to ON (= 1). By determining, the current gaming state is a short-time gaming state ("low probability gaming state" and "short-time gaming state" (first specific gaming state), or "high probability gaming state" and "short-time gaming state" (first 2) It is determined whether or not the specific gaming state)).

  The main CPU of the main control board 110 sets the time flag to ON, so that the current game state is a time-short game state (“low probability game state” and “time-short game state” (first specific game state), Alternatively, if it is determined that the state is “high probability gaming state” and “short time gaming state” (second specific gaming state)), the process proceeds to step S101-2, and the short time flag is set to OFF (= 0). Therefore, when it is determined that the current game state is not the short-time game state, the short-time game control process is terminated.

  In step S101-2, the main CPU of the main control board 110 determines the short-time gaming state (“low probability gaming state” and “short-time gaming state” (first specific gaming state), or “high probability gaming state” and “short time gaming state”. It is determined whether or not the variable display of the current special symbol (first special symbol, second special symbol) in the “game state” (second specific game state) has ended, and if it is determined that it has ended, step The process proceeds to S101-3, and if it is determined that the process has not ended, the current short game control process ends.

  In step S101-3, the main CPU of the main control board 110 sets the short time remaining game state counter ("low probability game state" and " Changes in special symbols (first special symbol, second special symbol) in "short-time gaming state" (first specific gaming state), or "high probability gaming state" and "short-time gaming state" (second specific gaming state)) A process of subtracting 1 from the remaining number of times of display (this is also referred to as “short time of short time”) (this is referred to as “short time of short time”) The short-time gaming state (“low probability gaming state” and “short-time gaming state” (first specific gaming state), or “high probability gaming state” and “short time gaming state” (second specific gaming state)) is set. At that time, the remaining time Ct is set to 100.

  In step S101-4, the main CPU of the main control board 110 determines whether or not the “time remaining number of times Ct” set in the hourly remaining number counter is 0 (Ct = 0), and the time remaining number of times Ct. If it is determined that = 0, the process proceeds to step S101-9. If it is determined that the remaining number of time reductions Ct = 0, the process proceeds to step S101-5.

  In step S101-5, the main CPU of the main control board 110 receives the determination result of the jackpot determination related to the variable display of the special symbol (first special symbol, second special symbol) determined to have ended in step S101-2. It is determined whether or not it is a big hit, and if it is determined that it is a big hit, the process proceeds to step S101-9, and if it is determined that it is not a big hit, the process proceeds to step S101-6.

  In step S101-6, the main CPU of the main control board 110 determines whether the jackpot determination related to the variable display of the special symbol (first special symbol, second special symbol) determined to have ended in step S101-2. It is determined whether or not it is a small hit, and if it is determined that it is a small hit, the process proceeds to step S101-7, and if it is determined that it is not a small hit (lost), the current short game control process is terminated. .

  In step S101-7, the main CPU of the main control board 110 sets the short-time remaining game state ("low probability game state" and the low hit count counter set in the main RAM of the main control board 110 in advance). The number of wins that can be won in the “short-time gaming state” (first specific gaming state) or “high probability gaming state” and “short-time gaming state” (second specific gaming state)) A process of subtracting 1 from the remaining number of times (the number of times that can be executed) (this is referred to as “the remaining number of small hits Ck”) is executed. The short-time gaming state (“low probability gaming state” and “short-time gaming state” (first specific gaming state), or “high probability gaming state” and “short time gaming state” (second specific gaming state)) is set. At this point, the small hit count Ck is set to 10.

  In step S101-8, the main CPU of the main control board 110 determines whether or not the “small hit count Ck” is 0 (Ck = 0), and determines that the small hit count Ck = 0. In this case, the process proceeds to step S101-9, and when it is determined that the remaining number of small hits Ck = 0 is not zero, the current short game control process is terminated.

  In step S101-9, the main CPU of the main control board 110 performs a process of clearing the time reduction flag of the main RAM (that is, sets it to OFF (= 0)). Thereafter, the main CPU ends the current short game control process.

(Example of production)
10 to 22, as examples of effects executed in the present embodiment, "high probability gaming state" and "time-short gaming state" (second specific gaming state) set after the end of probability variation jackpot game An example of executing the “Chance Mode” variation effect (special effect) will be described.

  When the “chance mode” is started after the probable jackpot game ends, a character image such as “chance mode start !!” is displayed at the center of the display unit 300 of the image display device 30 as shown in FIG. Large display.

  Next, in the display unit 300 of the image display device 30, the first “special effect” that is a variation effect in the “chance mode” is executed. The first “special effect” is a variable effect of “special effect 3 (losing)” shown in FIG.

  In the first “special effect”, for example, as shown in FIG. 10B, the variable display of effect symbols TZ1 to TZ3 is started.

  Along with the start of this variable display, the remaining number of variable displays of special symbols (first special symbol, second special symbol) in “chance mode” and the number of wins that can be won in small chance in “chance mode” (ie, small The remaining number of times that the winning game can be executed starts to be displayed.

  When the “chance mode” is started and the special symbol starts to be displayed for the first time, the remaining number of the special symbol's variable display is 100 times, and the remaining number of times that can be won per bonus is 10 times. Yes, as shown in FIG. 10B, that effect is displayed in the upper right part of the display unit 300 of the image display device 30.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 10B, for example, as a “high probability suggestion effect” that suggests to the player that there is a possibility of a “high probability game state” during the variation display of the effect symbols TZ1 to TZ3. An image of the character D1 unique to the “high probability suggesting effect” in the “chance mode” may be displayed.

  For example, in the “chance mode”, the sub CPU of the effect control board 120 performs “reach effect” that suggests that there is a possibility of winning a small hit, “special effect 3 (losing)” or “special effect 3 (small hit) ) "Is executed by lottery to determine whether or not to execute the" high probability suggesting effect ". In this case, as described above, the sub CPU has a “high probability gaming state” and a “short time” than the “chance mode” set in the “low probability gaming state” and the “short time gaming state” (first specific gaming state). The “chance mode” set in the “gaming state” (second specific gaming state) is determined to execute this “high probability suggesting effect” at a higher rate.

  Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 10 (c), the effect symbols TZ1 and TZ3 among the effect symbols TZ1 to TZ3 variably displayed are temporarily stopped to reach a reach state, and the reach effect of “special effect” (special reach). ) Is started.

  In this “special reach”, as shown in FIG. 11A, an effect image is displayed on the display unit 300 of the image display device 30, in which the main character C1 fights against the enemy character C2 using a sword. The

Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 11B, an effect image indicating that the hero character C1 is defeated by the enemy character C2 is displayed on the display unit 300 of the image display device 30, and an effect symbol TZ2 is displayed. The left and right effect symbols TZ1 and TZ3 (the symbol consisting of “6”) are stopped at a symbol number (the symbol consisting of “5”).
Thereby, it is shown to the player as if the jackpot determination result is lost.

Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 11 (c), the effect symbol TZ2 that has been stopped once again varies.
That is, as the effect symbol TZ2, when the symbol “5” fluctuates, a special symbol having a subsequent star appears. This special symbol having an asterisk is a symbol that suggests that there is a possibility of winning a small hit (possibility that a small hit game is executed).

  Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 12A, in the center of the display unit 300 of the image display device 30, as the effect symbol TZ2, a symbol consisting of “6”, a special symbol having an asterisk, and “5” A squealing effect (symbol suggesting effect) is executed such that the symbol becomes a circle in a clockwise direction.

  Such a “6” symbol, a special symbol having an asterisk, and a “5” symbol that draws a circle in the clockwise direction (design suggesting effect) consists of “6”. The symbol suggests that there is a possibility of winning the jackpot (that is, the possibility of a jackpot game being executed). Further, it is suggested that there is a possibility of winning a small hit by a symbol having an asterisk (that is, a possibility of executing a small hit game). Further, the symbol “5” suggests that there is a possibility that the game is lost (no special game may be executed).

  In addition, instead of the roaring effect (symbol suggestion effect) shown in FIG. 12A, for example, in the center of the display unit 300 of the image display device 30, as the effect symbol TZ2, a symbol consisting of “5” has an asterisk. You may make it perform the roaring effect (symbol suggestion effect) (not shown) which changes to the special symbol which has. In this case, it is suggested that there is a possibility of winning a small hit by a symbol having a star (possibility of executing a small hit game).

After that, as shown in FIG. 12B, an effect image indicating that the main character C1 is defeated by the enemy character C2 is displayed on the display unit 300 of the image display device 30, and the effect symbol TZ2 is Finally, it stops at symbols (designs consisting of “5”) of numbers different from the left and right effect symbols TZ1, TZ3 (design consisting of “6”).
This notifies the player that the determination result of the jackpot is a loss. This completes the first “special effect” in the “chance mode”.

  In this way, in the “chance mode”, there is a possibility of winning a small hit (a possibility of executing a small hit game) in the “special effect” that is executed when it is determined that the game is lost. The suggestion production which suggests is performed.

  Subsequently, the variation effect at the time of the second variation display of the special symbol in the “chance mode” (the remaining number of the special symbol variation display is 99), that is, the second “special effect” is started. The second “special effect” is a variable effect of “special effect 3 (small hit)” shown in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 12C, when the second “special effect” in the “chance mode” is started, variation display of the effect symbols TZ1 to TZ3 is started as in FIG. 10B.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 12C, an image of the character D1 unique to the “high probability suggesting effect” in the “chance mode” is displayed as the “high probability suggesting effect”.

  Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 13 (a), the effect symbols TZ1 and TZ3 among the effect symbols TZ1 to TZ3 that have been variably displayed are temporarily stopped and reached, as in FIG. 10 (c). The second “special production” reach production (special reach) is started.

  Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 13B, in the same manner as in FIG. 11A, the effect image of the content that the main character C1 fights with the enemy character C2 using the sword in the “special reach”. Is displayed on the display unit 300 of the image display device 30.

Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 13C, in the same manner as in FIG. 11B, in the display unit 300 of the image display device 30, the effect that the main character C1 is defeated by the enemy character C2. While the image is displayed, the effect symbol TZ2 stops at a symbol number (the symbol consisting of “2”) different from the left and right effect symbols TZ1, TZ3 (the symbol consisting of “5”).
Thereby, it is shown to the player as if the jackpot determination result is lost.

  Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 14A, similarly to the previous FIG. 11C, the effect symbol TZ2 that has stopped once again varies. That is, as the effect symbol TZ2, the symbol “2” fluctuates, and a special symbol having a subsequent star appears.

  Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 14B, in the center of the display unit 300 of the image display device 30, as the effect symbol TZ2, a symbol consisting of “5”, a special symbol having an asterisk, and “2” A squealing effect (symbol suggesting effect) is executed such that the symbol becomes a circle in a clockwise direction.

  Such a “5” symbol, a special symbol having an asterisk, and a symbol “2” that draws a circle in a clockwise direction (symbol suggestive effect) consists of “5”. The symbol suggests that there is a possibility of winning the jackpot (that is, the possibility of a jackpot game being executed). In addition, it is suggested that there is a possibility of winning a small hit by a symbol having a star (the possibility of a small hit game being executed). Further, the symbol “2” indicates that there is a possibility that the game is lost (that is, there is a possibility that any special game will not be executed).

  14A, for example, in the center of the display unit 300 of the image display device 30, a symbol consisting of “2” has an asterisk as the effect symbol TZ2. You may make it perform the roaring effect (symbol suggestion effect) (not shown) which changes to the special symbol which has. In this case, it is suggested that there is a possibility of winning a small hit with a symbol having a star.

  After that, as shown in FIG. 14 (c), an effect image is displayed on the display unit 300 of the image display device 30 to the effect that the main character C1 and the enemy character C2 stop the battle without winning or losing. At the same time, the production symbol TZ2 finally stops at the special symbol having the star. As a result, the player is informed that he has won a small hit. This completes the second “special effect” in the “chance mode”.

  As described above, in the “chance mode”, there is a possibility of winning a small hit (a possibility of executing a small hit game) in a “special effect” that is executed when it is determined that a small win is won. The suggestion production which suggests is performed.

  In addition, a small win game is performed by winning a small hit, and at that time, as shown in FIG. 14D, the remaining number of times that a small hit can be won is displayed on the display unit 300 of the image display device 30. An effect image for notifying that the number of times has changed from 10 times to 9 times is displayed.

  In this example, until the 78th “special effect” (the remaining number of special symbol fluctuation displays is 23), the number of wins per bonus reaches nine, but here the effect during that time Description of is omitted.

After that, as shown in FIG. 15 (a), when the 79th “special effect” (the number of remaining times of special symbol variation display is 22) is started, the remaining number of times that can be won per bonus is 1 Times.
Therefore, as shown in FIG. 15 (a), the display of the image display device 30 indicates that the remaining number of times of the special symbol variation display is 22 and the remaining number of times that can be won per bonus is 1. It is displayed in the upper right part of the part 300.

  As shown in FIG. 15A, when the 79th “special effect” in the “chance mode” is started, variation display of the effect symbols TZ1 to TZ3 is started as in FIG. 10B.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 15A, an image of the character D1 unique to the “high probability suggesting effect” in the “chance mode” is displayed as the “high probability suggesting effect”.

  Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 15 (b), the effect symbols TZ1 and TZ3 among the effect symbols TZ1 to TZ3 that have been variably displayed are temporarily stopped and reached as in FIG. 10 (c). The reach production (special reach) of the 100th “special production” is started.

  Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 15C, in the same manner as in FIG. 11A, the effect image of the content that the main character C1 fights with the enemy character C2 using the sword in the “special reach”. Is displayed on the display unit 300 of the image display device 30.

  Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 16A, in the same manner as in FIG. 11B, in the display unit 300 of the image display device 30, the effect that the main character C1 is defeated by the enemy character C2. While the image is displayed, the effect symbol TZ2 stops at a symbol number (the symbol consisting of “1”) different from the left and right effect symbols TZ1 and TZ3 (the symbol consisting of “3”).

  Thereby, it is shown to the player as if the jackpot determination result is lost.

  In the “special effect” that is executed when the number of remaining winning times for the small win is one, the remaining number of possible winning times for the small win can be won in the state of 1 An effect image for warning that the “chance mode” will end is displayed as an effect image that suggests that there is a possibility (that is, the possibility of playing a small hit game).

  For example, FIGS. 16 (b), 16 (c), and 17 (17) show an effect image that suggests that there is a possibility that the winning number may be won in the state where the remaining number of winning times per winning is one. It is an effect image including a character image meaning a warning such as “WARNING!” as shown in a). However, it is not limited to such an effect image.

  In this example, as shown in FIG. 16 (a), the effect symbol TZ2 stops at a symbol number (design symbol consisting of “1”) different from the left and right effect symbols TZ1, TZ3 (design symbol consisting of “3”). Then, after showing to the player that the determination result of the jackpot is a loss, as shown in FIG. 16B, “WARNING!” Is displayed at the center of the display unit 300 of the image display device 30. A large effect image including a character image is displayed.

  Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 16C, when the once-stopped effect design TZ <b> 2 starts to fluctuate again, a text image telop “WARNING!” Is displayed at the bottom of the display unit of the image display device 30. .

  Then, this telop is continuously displayed even when the curling effect (design suggesting effect) as shown in FIG.

  After that, as shown in FIG. 17B, the display image 300 of the image display device 30 displays an effect image indicating that the hero character C1 and the enemy character C2 stop fighting each other, and changes. The effect design TZ2 that has been performed stops at the symbol having the star.

  As a result, the player is informed that the player has won a small hit, and the 22nd “special effect” in the “chance mode” ends.

  In addition, a small win game is performed by winning a small hit. At that time, as shown in FIG. 17C, the remaining number of times that a small hit can be won is displayed on the display unit 300 of the image display device 30. An effect image for informing that the number of times has changed from 1 to 0 is displayed.

Thus, in the “chance mode”, when the “special effect” (variable display of special symbols) is executed in which the remaining number of times that can be won in the small win is 1, FIG. 16 (b) , (C), and a character image “WARNING!” Is displayed as shown in FIG. The display of such a character image suggests that the number of wins per unit in the “chance mode” (that is, the number of executions of the per unit game) may have reached ten.
In the present embodiment, the “chance mode” ends when the number of wins in the “chance mode” reaches ten.
For this reason, as an effect image that suggests that there is a possibility of winning a small hit (possibility of a small hit game being executed) in a state where the remaining number of times that can be won per small hit is one, A character image such as “WARNING!” That warns the player is displayed.

  Also, in FIG. 17A, in the center of the display unit 300 of the image display device 30, as the effect symbol TZ2, there are a symbol “3”, a special symbol having a star, and a symbol “1”. Then, a roaring effect (design suggestion effect) that moves in a clockwise direction is performed.

  Such a “3” symbol, a special symbol having an asterisk, and a symbol “1” that draws a circle in a clockwise direction (design suggesting effect) consists of “3”. This suggests that you may have won the jackpot by the symbol (that is, the possibility that the jackpot game will be executed), and you may have won the jackpot by the symbol with the star (that is, small It is suggested that there is a possibility that a winning game will be executed. Further, the symbol “1” indicates that there is a possibility that the game is lost (that is, there is a possibility that any special game will not be executed).

  In addition, instead of the roaring effect (symbol suggestion effect) shown in FIG. 17A, for example, in the center of the display unit 300 of the image display device 30, as the effect symbol TZ2, the symbol consisting of “1” has an asterisk. You may make it perform the roaring effect (symbol suggestion effect) (not shown) which changes to the special symbol which has. In this case, it is suggested that there is a possibility of winning a small hit by a symbol having a star (possibility of executing a small hit game).

  In this way, in the “chance mode” that is set in the short-time gaming state, the possibility of winning a small hit (the “small hit game is executed) is a“ special effect ”that is executed when it is determined that the small win is won. As the suggestion effect that suggests that there is a possibility that the image is produced), the above-mentioned effect symbol TZ2 is used as the “skill effect” (design suggestion effect).

  As described above, in the “chance mode”, in the “special effect” in which the remaining number of times of winning the bonus is 2 to 10 times, this “chance” When in “Mode”, the short game state continues.

  Also, in the “chance mode”, the short game state in this “chance mode” is also in the case of “special effect” in which the remaining number of times of the special symbol variation display is 2 to 100 times, continue.

  Therefore, during “chance mode”, when the number of remaining winnings per bonus is 2 to 10 “special effects”, and when the “small chance” is won, the special symbol changes during “chance mode”. In the “special effect” in which the remaining number of display is 2 to 100 times, the effect mode of the suggestion effect that suggests the possibility of winning the jackpot is the same effect mode when the determination result of the jackpot is lost Yes.

  Note that during the “chance mode”, when the number of remaining winnings per bonus is 2 to 10 “special effects”, and when the “small chance” is won, the special symbol changes during the “chance mode”. In the “special effects” in which the number of remaining display times is 2 to 100, there is a possibility that the jackpot is won (the possibility that a jackpot game is executed) when the determination result of the jackpot is lost. It suffices that at least a part of the production mode of the suggestion production suggesting that there is the same production mode.

  On the other hand, in “chance mode”, when “special effects” (variable display of special symbols) is executed with the remaining number of times that can be won in a small win, it is possible to win a small hit 16 (b), (c), and FIG. 17 (a) have been described as suggestive effects suggesting the nature (possibility that a small hit game can be executed) in addition to the “drilling effects” by the effect symbol TZ2. Such a character image of “WARNING!” Is displayed.

In this way, in the “chance mode”, there is a possibility of winning a small win in the “special effect” (variable display of special symbols) that is executed once the remaining number of times that a small hit can be won. Suggestion effect and effect mode to be executed as a “special effect” when the remaining number of times that can be won in a small hit is 2 to 10 times as a suggestion effect that suggests (possibility that a small hit game is executed) I try to make them different.
This suggests that there is a possibility that the “chance mode” may end for the player in the “special effect” (the special symbol variation display) in which the remaining number of times that can be won per bonus is executed once. ing.

  Thus, the “chance mode” is ended in spite of the fact that the remaining number of times of the special symbol variation display is 22 by winning 10 times in the “chance mode”. At the end of the “chance mode”, a result effect such as displaying an end screen as shown in FIG. 18A on the display unit 300 of the image display device 30 is performed.

  In this result effect, as shown in FIG. 18A, an end screen in which a character image (“chance mode end ...”) indicating that “chance mode” has ended is displayed at the center of the display unit 300 is large. In the lower right part of the screen, game results such as “acquired points” and “number of jackpots” corresponding to the number of game balls paid out from the payout device 5 before the “chance mode” ends are displayed.

  When the “chance mode” set in the “high probability gaming state” and the “short time gaming state” (second specific gaming state) is finished, the gaming state is “high probability gaming state” and “non-short time gaming state” (first 3 specific gaming state) and the production mode is set to “town mode”.

  Then, in the “city mode” set in the “high probability gaming state” and the “non-time-saving gaming state” (third specific gaming state), the display of variation of special symbols (first special symbol, second special symbol) starts. Then, as shown in FIG. 18B, the variation display of the effect symbols TZ1 to TZ3 is started.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 18 (b), for example, as a “high probability suggestion effect” that suggests to the player that there is a possibility of a “high probability game state” during the variation display of the effect symbols TZ 1 to TZ 3. An image of the character E1 unique to the “high probability suggesting effect” in the “city mode” may be displayed.

  For example, in the “town mode”, the sub CPU of the effect control board 120 determines whether or not to execute the “high probability suggestion effect” when executing the variable effect having “super reach”. In this case, as described above, the sub CPU has a “high probability gaming state” and a “non-time saving time” rather than the “city mode” set in the “low probability gaming state” and the “non-short gaming state” (normal gaming state). It is determined that this “high probability suggesting effect” is executed at a higher rate in the “town mode” set in the “gaming state” (third specific gaming state).

Note that, as described above, the “chance mode” is also ended when the 100th “special effect”, that is, the 100th special symbol variation display ends. (In the “special effect” for the 100th time, the remaining number of times of the special symbol variation display in the “chance mode” is one time.)
Unlike the case described with reference to FIGS. 15 to 18 after the performance shown in FIG. 14D is performed (the process proceeds to “A” after FIG. 14D), the third to 99th times are performed. When “100th special effect” is performed, as shown in FIG. 19 (following “A” after FIG. 14D), the “special effect” is displayed. To do.

In the example shown in FIG. 19, at the time when the 100th “special effect” is started, the remaining number of times of the special symbol variation display is 1, the remaining number of times that can be won in the “chance mode” is 3 Times.
Therefore, as shown in FIG. 19A, when the 100th “special effect” starts, the remaining number of times of the special symbol variation display is one in the upper right part of the display unit 300 of the image display device 30. A display indicating that the remaining number of times that can be won per bonus is 3 is displayed.

  Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 19 (b), the effect symbols TZ1 and TZ3 among the effect symbols TZ1 to TZ3 that have been variably displayed are temporarily stopped and reached as in FIG. 10 (c). The second “special production” reach production (special reach) is started.

  Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 19C, similar to FIG. 11A, the effect image of the content that the main character C1 fights with the enemy character C2 using the sword in the “special reach”. Is displayed on the display unit 300 of the image display device 30.

Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 19D, similar to FIG. 11B, in the display unit 300 of the image display device 30, the effect that the main character C1 is defeated by the enemy character C2. While the image is displayed, the effect symbol TZ2 stops at a symbol number (design symbol consisting of “1”) different from the left and right effect symbols TZ1, TZ3 (design symbol consisting of “9”).
Thereby, it is shown to the player as if the jackpot determination result is lost.

  Thereafter, an operation valid period during which the operation of the effect button 37A is valid is set. During this operation effective period, the effect button 37A is in a protruding state. As shown in FIG. 20A, in the display unit 300 of the image display device 30, the effect symbols TZ1 to TZ3 stopped and displayed at “9”, “1”, and “9” during the operation effective period. On the upper side, an image of the effect button 37A in a protruding state, an image of a timer gauge, and a character image “Press!” Are displayed.

  Then, during the operation effective period, the effect buttons 37A in the protruding state are pressed, or the effect symbols TZ1 to TZ3 that are stopped and displayed based on the fact that the operation effective period elapses without the effect button 37A being pressed. The effect of notifying the determination result of the jackpot is performed.

  If the jackpot determination result is a loss, as shown in FIG. 20B, the effect symbols TZ1 to TZ3 are set to “9”, “1”, “9” in the center of the display unit 300 of the image display device 30. Press to stop display. This notifies the player that the determination result of the jackpot is a loss.

  On the other hand, if the determination result of the jackpot is a jackpot (for example, a jackpot with a short time), as shown in FIG. 20 (e), the effect symbols TZ1 to TZ3 are set to “9” in the center portion of the display section 300 of the image display device 30. , “9”, “9” to stop display. This notifies the player that the jackpot determination result is a jackpot (short-term jackpot).

When the jackpot determination result is a loss, after the screen shown in FIG. 20B is displayed, the end effect as shown in FIG. 20C is displayed on the display unit 300 of the image display device 30. Do.
On the other hand, when the jackpot determination result is a jackpot (for example, a jackpot with a short time), such a result effect is not performed.

  In this result effect, as shown in FIG. 20 (c), an end screen in which a character image (“chance mode end ...”) indicating that “chance mode” has ended is displayed at the center of the display unit 300 is large. In the lower right part of the screen, the results of the game such as the points earned by the player and the number of jackpots until the “chance mode” is completed are displayed.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the game is executed when the “chance mode” of the “low probability gaming state” and the “short time gaming state” (first specific gaming state) is ended by winning ten times per bonus. The result production (FIG. 18 (a)) and the result production (FIG. 24 (c)) executed when the “chance mode” is ended by performing the change display of the special symbol 100 times. The production mode is the same.

  When the “chance mode” set in the “low probability gaming state” and the “short-time gaming state” (first specific gaming state) ends, if the jackpot determination result is lost, the gaming state is “ It is set to “low probability gaming state” and “non-temporary gaming state” (normal gaming state). At the same time, the production mode is set to “town mode”, and as shown in FIG.

On the other hand, when the “chance mode” set in the “low probability gaming state” and the “short-time gaming state” (first specific gaming state) ends, the jackpot determination result is a big hit (short-term bonus jackpot) In this case, it is informed that it is a jackpot (FIG. 20 (e)), the gaming state is set to “low probability gaming state” and “non-short-time gaming state” (normal gaming state), and the jackpot gaming (short-term jackpot gaming) Be started.
Then, for example, as shown in FIG. 20 (f), an effect image including a character image that prompts the player to “right strike” (“Aim for the right!”) And an image of a right arrow is displayed as an image. Largely displayed on the display unit 300 of the device 30.

  In the “chance mode”, in the “special effect” in which the remaining number of times that can be won per winning is one, the display mode of the hold image related to the change display of the special symbol this time (the hold) You may make it change to another display mode. An example of the effect in that case will be described with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIGS. 21A to 21C, the display unit 300 of the image display device 30 displays the reserved image display areas M11 to M14, the reserved image display areas M11 to M14, and the reserved image display area M0. Has been.

The hold image display areas M11 to M14 are areas where a hold image related to the first hold based on the winning is added and displayed every time there is a winning game ball to the first start port 13.
The reserved image is added in the order of the reserved image display area M11, the reserved image display area M12, the reserved image display area M13, and the reserved image display area M14 every time there is a winning game ball at the first start port 13.

The hold image display areas M21 to M24 are areas where a hold image related to the second hold based on the winning is added and displayed every time there is a winning game ball to the second start port 14.
The reserved image is added in the order of the reserved image display area M21, the reserved image display area M22, the reserved image display area M23, and the reserved image display area M24 every time there is a winning game ball at the second start port 14.

  In the hold image display area M0, at the start of the variable symbol display of the current special symbol, the hold image (the first hold or the second hold) related to the change display moves from the hold image display area M11 or the hold image display area M21. This is the area displayed.

  Each time there is a winning game ball at the first start port 13, the reserved image displayed in the reserved image display area M11 moves to the reserved image display area M0, and the reserved image displayed in the reserved image display area M12. Moves to the hold image display area M13, and so on, the hold images move one by one to the hold image display area on the right side.

  Further, every time there is a game ball winning at the second start port 14, the hold image displayed in the hold image display area M21 moves to the hold image display area M0 and is displayed in the hold image display area M22. The hold image moves to the hold image display area on the left side one by one, such as the hold image moves to the hold image display area M23.

  For example, after the effect shown in FIG. 14D is performed, the “special effect” from the third time to the 77th time is executed, and the 78th “special effect” as shown in FIG. Suppose that the remaining number of special symbols that can be won is 23.

  In the reserved image display area M0 and the reserved image display areas M11, M12, and M21 to M23, the reserved images P0, P11, P12, and P21 to P23 are displayed, respectively. These reserved images P0, P11, P12, and P21 to P23 are all displayed in a normal display mode (also referred to as “normal mode”).

  As shown in FIG. 21A, in the 78th special effect (the remaining number of times that the special symbol variation display is 23 and the remaining number of times that can be won per bonus is 2), the effect design TZ2 It is informed that the player has been won with a small bonus by stopping at a special symbol with an asterisk.

  As shown in FIG. 21 (b), when a small hit game is being performed, an effect image for notifying that the remaining number of times that can be won per small hit is changed from two to one is displayed. The

  After that, when the 79th “special effect” (the number of remaining times of the special symbol variation display is 22 times and the remaining number of times that can be won per bonus is 1), as shown in FIG. 21 (c), The reserved image P21 displayed in the reserved image display area M21 moves to the reserved image display area M0 related to the current special symbol variable display. Then, in the hold image display area M0, the display mode of the hold image P21 is changed to a “special mode” different from the normal mode at a predetermined rate.

  Here, the ratio of changing the hold image displayed in the hold image display area M0 from the normal mode to the special mode will be described.

  When the big hit determination result for the hold related to the hold image displayed in the hold image display area M0 is a small win, the hold image related to the hold is changed from the normal mode to the special mode at a rate of 70%, for example. Let

  In addition, when the jackpot determination result regarding the hold related to the hold image displayed in the hold image display area M0 is a big hit (probable big hit or short-time jackpot), for example, the hold related to the hold at a rate of 50% The image is changed from the normal mode to the special mode.

  Further, when the jackpot determination result regarding the hold image related to the hold image displayed in the hold image display area M0 is lost, for example, the hold image related to the hold is changed from the normal mode to the special mode at a rate of 30%. Change.

  As described above, the ratio of changing the reserved image displayed in the reserved image display area M0 from the normal mode to the special mode increases in the order of loss <big hit <small hit.

  This suggests that the chance mode may end because the remaining number of times that can be won in the small win is one in the special symbol variation display this time. .

Another example is shown in FIG. 22, for example. In the example shown in FIG. 22, the 78th “special effect” (the remaining number of special symbol variation displays is 23, and the remaining number of times that can be won per bonus is 2) is executed.
In the present embodiment, the short-time gaming state (“low probability gaming state” and “short-time gaming state” (first specific gaming state), or “high probability gaming state” and “short-time gaming state” (second specific gaming state) In the “chance mode” of the gaming state)), the suspension based on the entry of the game ball into the second starting port 14 is preferentially digested (so-called “special 2 priority digest”).

In the example shown in FIG. 22, when the 78th “special effect” is started, the remaining number of times that can be won in the small hit is 2, so that the hold is a hold image related to the hold to be digested next. As shown in FIGS. 22A and 22B, the image P21 may be changed from the normal mode to the special mode.
In this case as well, as in the example described with reference to FIG. 21, the ratio of changing the hold image related to the hold to be digested next from the normal mode to the special mode is in the order of loss <big hit <small hit. Get higher.

  This suggests to the player that there is a possibility of the “chance mode” in the next special symbol variation display.

The above-described embodiment is an example applied to a gaming machine Y of a so-called “one type gaming machine”. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and can be applied to a so-called “1 type / 2 type mixed gaming machine”.
The game flow in this case will be briefly described with reference to FIG. In addition, in this “type 1 and 2 type mixed gaming machine”, there is a first big prize opening (not shown) corresponding to the above-mentioned big prize opening 15 and a specific area (so-called “V area”) inside. A provided second grand prize opening (not shown) is provided.

  In the “1 type 2 mixed type gaming machine” to which the game flow of FIG. 23 is applied, the winning types are “1 type big hit (no time saving)” and “1 type big hit (with time saving)”. , “Small Bonus”, “Two Kinds of Big Bonus (No Time Shortening)”, and “Two Kinds of Big Hit (With Time Shortening)”.

  “Type 1 jackpot (no time savings)” is a jackpot where a so-called “type 1 jackpot” is won and no time-saving gaming state is set thereafter.

  “Type 1 jackpot (with time savings)” is a jackpot in which a so-called “type 1 jackpot” is won and then a time-saving gaming state is set.

  “Type 2 jackpot (no time saving)” means that a specific area (so-called “V area”) is created inside by winning a small hit in the short-time gaming state after winning the so-called “1 type jackpot (with time saving)”. It is a big hit that the first big prize opening is opened when the provided second big prize opening is opened and the game ball passes through a specific area, so that the small hits are developed into a big hit.

  "Type 2 jackpot (with time)" is a second big prize that has a specific area inside by winning the jackpot in the short-time game state after winning the so-called "1 type jackpot (with time)" It is a big hit that the mouth opens and the game ball passes through a specific area, so that the first big winning opening is opened by developing the jackpot to a big hit, and then the short-time gaming state is set.

  In the example shown in FIG. 23, in the “low probability gaming state” and “non-short game state” (normal gaming state), “town mode” is set as the effect mode.

  In this “town mode”, when a winning type 1 (no time) is won based on the winning of a game ball to the first starting port 13 or the second starting port 14 ((1) in FIG. 23), this “low probability” The “town mode” in the “gaming state” and the “non-short-time gaming state” (normal gaming state) ends, and a one-type big hit (no time-saving) game is executed. When the type 1 big hit (no time saving) game is ended ((2) in FIG. 23), the game mode returns to the original "low probability gaming state" and "non-time saving gaming state" (normal gaming state).

  Also, in the “city mode”, when the winning type 1 (with a short time) is won based on the winning of the game ball to the first starting port 13 or the second starting port 14 ((3) in FIG. 23), this “low” The “town mode” in the “probable gaming state” and the “non-short-time gaming state” (normal gaming state) ends, and a one-type big hit (with time-saving) game is executed.

  When the one-type big hit (with short time) game is ended ((4) in FIG. 23), the game state is set to “low probability game state” and “short time game state” (second specific game state), and the effect mode “V challenge mode” is set.

  In the “V challenge mode”, when a small win is won ((8) in FIG. 23), a second big prize opening (not shown) having a specific area (so-called “V area”) is opened. When the game ball passes through the specific area, the jackpot develops to a jackpot and the first big prize opening is opened.

  In this “V challenge mode”, when “1 type jackpot (with time)” is won ((6) in FIG. 23), 1 type jackpot (with time) is executed, and 1 type jackpot (with time) is played. After the end, the “V challenge mode” of the “low probability gaming state” and the “time saving gaming state” (first specific gaming state) is set again.

  Also, in this “V challenge mode”, when “1 type big hit (no time saving)” is won ((7) in FIG. 23), one type big hit (no time saving) game is executed, and one type big hit (no time saving) is executed. After the game is finished, a “town mode” of “low probability gaming state” and “non-short-time gaming state” (normal gaming state) is set.

  The “V challenge mode” of the “low probability gaming state” and the “short-time gaming state” (first specific gaming state) is ended when the special symbol is displayed in a predetermined number of times (30 times) ( (5) in FIG. Then, the gaming state is set to the original “low probability gaming state” and “non-short-time gaming state” (normal gaming state), and the production mode is set to “town mode”.

  When a small win is won in the “V challenge mode” ((8) in FIG. 23), a small hit game is executed. In this small hitting game, when a game ball passes through a specific area (so-called “V area”) provided in the second big prize opening and wins two kinds of big hits (no time) ((9) in FIG. 23). ) Two kinds of big hit (no time) games are executed. When the two-type jackpot (no short time) game is ended ((10) in FIG. 23), the game state is set to "low probability game state" and "non-short time game state" (normal game state)), and the production mode is “City mode” is set.

  Or, in the “V Challenge Mode”, the game ball passes through a specific area provided inside the 2nd big prize opening in the small hit game that is won and executed in the “V Challenge Mode”, and two types of big wins (with time savings) When winning ((11) in FIG. 23), a two-type big hit (with time reduction) game is executed. When the two-type jackpot (with time saving) game is ended ((12) in FIG. 23), the gaming state is set to “low probability gaming state” and “time saving gaming state” (second specific gaming state), and the effect mode is It is set to “V challenge mode”.

  In the “V challenge mode”, when the small hit game is won and executed, when the game ball does not pass through the specific area and the small hit game ends ((13) in FIG. 23), The gaming state is not changed and remains in the “V challenge mode” (“low probability gaming state” and “time-short gaming state” (second specific gaming state)).

  However, in the “V challenge mode”, it is repeated that the game ball does not pass through the specific area in the small hit game even if the small hit is won (10 times in FIG. 23). ), The gaming state is set to “low probability gaming state” and “non-temporary gaming state” (normal gaming state)), and the production mode is set to “town mode”.

  In addition, in the “town mode” of the “low probability gaming state” and the “non-temporary gaming state” (normal gaming state), when a small hit is won ((15) in FIG. 23), the small hit game is executed. In this small hitting game, when a game ball passes through a specific area (so-called “V area”) provided in the second big prize opening and wins two kinds of big hits (no time) ((17) in FIG. 23). ) Two kinds of big hit (no time) games are executed. When the two-type jackpot (no short time) game is finished ((10) in FIG. 23), the game state is set to “low probability game state” and “non-short time game state” (normal game state)), and the production mode is “City mode” is set.

  Or, in the “town mode”, winning a small hit, and in the small hit game that is executed, the game ball passes through a specific area provided inside the 2nd big winning opening, and wins two types of big wins (with a short time) Then ((18) in FIG. 23), a two-type big hit (with time saving) game is executed. When the two-type jackpot (with time saving) game is ended ((12) in FIG. 23), the gaming state is set to “low probability gaming state” and “time saving gaming state” (second specific gaming state), and the effect mode is It is set to “V challenge mode”.

  In addition, in the small hit game that is won and played in the “town mode”, when the game ball does not pass through the specific area and the small hit game ends ((16) in FIG. 23), The state is not changed, and remains in “city mode” (“low probability gaming state” and “non-temporary gaming state” (normal gaming state)).

  As described above, in the present embodiment, even in the “1 type and 2 type mixed gaming machine”, in the “low probability gaming state” and the “short time gaming state” (second specific gaming state) after the big hit game, The second specific gaming state is ended based on winning a predetermined number of times (10 times) per bonus. The second specific gaming state is also terminated when the special symbol variation display is performed a predetermined number of times (30 times).

  In the above-described embodiment, the gaming state is a short-time gaming state (“low probability gaming state” and “short-time gaming state” (first specific gaming state), or “high probability gaming state” and “short-time gaming state”. In the production mode (“chance mode” or “V challenge mode”) when set to (second specific gaming state)), the short gaming state is terminated at this time by winning ten times per bonus. The production mode (“chance mode” or “V challenge mode”) was ended. However, it is not limited to this example.

  For example, the main CPU of the main control board 110 at this time plays a short game each time a win is made in the effect mode (for example, “chance mode”, “V challenge mode”) when the gaming state is set to the short-time gaming state. You may make it perform the lottery for determining whether a state is complete | finished.

  In this case, in the main ROM (not shown) of the main control board 110, another table is stored as a symbol determination table for small hits instead of the table shown in FIG. This other table has the above-mentioned “special symbol 20 (small hit)” as a special symbol in the first special symbol display device, but the above-mentioned “special symbol 30 ( "Special symbol 31 (small hit)" in addition to "small hit)".

  Here, “Special Symbol 20 (Small Bonus)”, which is a special symbol in the first special symbol display device, can be won in small bonus in the production mode (“Chance Mode” or “V Challenge Mode”) in the short-time gaming state. The remaining number of times (that is, the number of remaining small hits Ck) is counted as a small hit.

  On the other hand, in the special symbol in the second special symbol display device, “special symbol 30 (small hit)” is “remaining small hit number Ck” in the effect mode (“chance mode” or “V challenge mode”) in the short-time gaming state. However, “Special Symbol 31 (Small Bonus)” does not count the “Small Number of Small Hits Ck” in the effect mode (“Chance Mode” or “V Challenge Mode”) in the short-time gaming state. It is a small hit.

  Then, the main CPU of the main control board 110 draws the special symbol in the second special symbol display device, either “special symbol 30 (small hit)” or “special symbol 31 (small hit)”. Determined by. As a result, in the short-time gaming state, each time a small win is won, it is determined whether or not the “small number of small hits Ck” is decremented by 1 depending on the type of special symbol at the time of winning.

  Alternatively, as another example, the main ROM (not shown) of the main control board 110 stores a table shown in FIG. 5C as a symbol determination table for small hits. The main CPU may determine whether or not to decrement the “remaining number of small hits Ck” by one by random lottery every time a small hit is made in the short-time gaming state.

  In any case, when the main CPU of the main control board 110 wins a small win in the short-time gaming state, the main CPU 110 ends the short-time gaming state at a predetermined rate based on the lottery result.

  Accordingly, the sub CPU of the effect control board 120 changes the effect mode from the short-time gaming state to the non-short-time gaming state (“low probability gaming state” and “non-short-time gaming state”) as in the above-described embodiment. Normal game state) or “high probability game state” and “non-short game state”) effect mode (“city mode” or “revenge mode”).

  In the above-described embodiment, in the production mode (“chance mode” or “V challenge mode”) set in the short-time gaming state, the game ball is won at the first starting port 13 or the second starting port 14. When the number of wins based on the small hits reaches the predetermined number (10 times), the short game state is ended at this time and the production mode (“chance mode” or “V challenge mode”) is ended. . However, it is not limited to this example.

  For example, in the “chance mode” or “V challenge mode” set in the short-time gaming state, only the number of wins based on winning a game ball to the first start port 13 (that is, the number of times a small hit game is executed) When the number of wins reaches a predetermined number (10 times), the short gaming state is terminated at this time, and the production mode (“chance mode” or “V challenge mode”) is also terminated. Good.

  Or, for example, in the effect mode (“chance mode” or “V challenge mode”) set in the short-time gaming state, the number of winning points based on the winning of the game ball to the second starting port 14 (that is, small hits) Only the number of games executed) is counted, and when the number of wins reaches a predetermined number (10 times), the short gaming state is terminated at this time, and the production mode (“chance mode” or “V challenge mode”) is set. You may make it complete | finish.

  In the above-described embodiment, whether to win the “probable jackpot” or “winning with a short time” is determined depending on the type of the special symbol. However, it is not limited to this.

  For example, a gaming machine having a big winning opening provided with a “probability changing area” inside may be applied to the present embodiment. In this case, for example, it is assumed that “16 round jackpot” is determined by a special symbol. When winning this “16-round jackpot”, if the game ball that entered the big winning opening in a specific round (for example, the 8th round) in the 16-round jackpot game passes the “probability variation area”, it becomes “probability jackpot”. If it doesn't pass, it will be a jackpot with a short time.

  In such a gaming machine, when a game ball becomes “probability big hit” by passing through the “probability change area” in a 16 round jackpot game, after the probability change big win game, “high probability gaming state” and “time-short game” A “chance mode” of “state” (second specific gaming state) is set.

  Also, in the case of a 16 round jackpot game, if the game ball does not pass through the “probability change area” and becomes “short-term jackpot”, after the short-jacket game, the “low probability gaming state” and “short-time gaming state” ( The “chance mode” of the first specific gaming state) is set.

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  In a conventional gaming machine (for example, a gaming machine described in JP-A-2006-87168), when the time is given after a big hit game, the upper limit number of times to be given is determined. There was little interest in playing games.

  As a configuration for solving the above-described problems, according to the gaming machine of the present embodiment, determination means for determining whether or not to execute a special game advantageous to the player, and executing the special game in the determination And a game state control means capable of setting a specific game state (time-short game state) advantageous to the player after the special game is executed when the special game is executed. There is a special game (big win (probability big win, jackpot with a short time)) and a second special game (small win), and the gaming state control means may be in the specific gaming state after the first special game is executed. When it is determined that the first special game is to be executed in the determination after entering the specific game state, the specific game state is ended and the first special game is executed again. There may be a specific gaming state, and when it is determined to execute the second special game in the determination after the specific gaming state, the specific gaming state may be terminated, and the specific gaming state When it is determined that neither the first special game nor the second special game is to be executed (losing) in the determination after that, the specific game state may be continued.

  As a configuration for solving the above-described problem, according to the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the gaming state control means is determined to execute the second special game in the determination after the specific gaming state. In some cases, the specific game state is terminated and the specific game state is continued.

  As a configuration for solving the above-described problem, according to the gaming machine of the present embodiment, when it is determined that the gaming state control means executes the second special game in the determination after the specific gaming state is set. Whether to end the specific gaming state is determined by lottery.

  As a configuration for solving the above-described problem, according to the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the number of times that the gaming state control means determines to execute the second special game after entering the specific gaming state is predetermined. If the number is the number of times, the specific game state is terminated, and if the number of times determined to execute the second special game is less than the predetermined number, the specific game state is continued.

  Further, as a configuration for solving the above-described problem, according to the gaming machine of the present embodiment, determination means for determining whether or not to execute a special game advantageous to the player, and the special game in the determination If it is determined that the game is executed, the game state control means capable of setting the specific game state (time-short game state) advantageous to the player after the special game is executed, and the effect execution means capable of performing a predetermined effect And the special game includes a first special game (a jackpot (probable jackpot, jackpot with a short time)) and a second special game (small jackpot), and the game state control means includes the first special game. It is possible to enter the specific gaming state after the game is executed, and when it is determined to execute the first special game in the determination after entering the specific gaming state, the specific gaming state is ended. The specific game state may be set again after the first special game is executed, and the specific game is determined when it is determined in the determination after the specific game state that the second special game is executed. The state may be terminated, and when it is determined that neither the first special game nor the second special game is executed in the determination after the specific game state is entered, the specific game state is continued. And the effect execution means is capable of executing a suggestion effect that suggests that the second special game may be executed, and in the determination after entering the specific game state, the second special game The suggested effect may be executed when it is determined that a game is to be executed and when it is determined that neither the first special game nor the second special game is executed (losing). .

  Further, as a configuration for solving the above-described problem, according to the gaming machine of the present embodiment, it is determined that the effect executing means executes the second special game in the determination after entering the specific gaming state. When the specific game state ends, the suggestion effect to be executed and when the second game is determined to be executed in the determination after entering the specific game state, the specific game state continues. The suggestion effect is different from the suggestion effect.

  Further, as a configuration for solving the above-described problem, according to the gaming machine of the present embodiment, it is determined that the effect executing means executes the second special game in the determination after entering the specific gaming state. In the determination effect after executing the suggestion effect when the specific game state continues and the determination after entering the specific game state, it is determined that neither the first special game nor the second special game is executed. At least a part of the production mode is the same as the suggestion production executed when the gaming state continues.

  In addition, as a configuration for solving the above-described problem, according to the gaming machine of the present embodiment, it further includes an effect execution means capable of executing a predetermined effect, and the effect execution means ends the specific gaming state. A predetermined end effect can be executed, and is executed when the specific game state ends based on the determination that the second special game is to be executed in the determination after the specific game state is set. The effect mode is the same between the end effect and the end effect that is executed when the specific game state is ended based on the predetermined number of times that the determination has been made since the specific game state is reached. To do.

  In this embodiment, the gaming machine can be improved by having these configurations.

  Further, the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to a pachinko gaming machine, and can also be used for a spinning-type gaming machine (so-called slot machine). Furthermore, it can also be used for Jiyan ball game machines and arrange ball game machines.

  Moreover, it should be thought that this Embodiment disclosed this time is an illustration and restrictive at no points. The scope of the present invention is defined by the terms of the claims, rather than the description above, and is intended to include any modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the terms of the claims.

Y gaming machine 10 general winning opening 10a general winning opening detection switch 11 universal gate 11a universal drawing detection switch 13 first start opening 13a first start opening detection switch 14A second start opening control device 14 second start opening 14a second Start opening detection switch 15A Large winning opening control device 15 Large winning opening 15a Large winning opening detection switch 17 Out opening 30 Image display device 33 Audio output device 34 Panel illumination device 35 Frame illumination device 36 Panel drive device 37 Production button device 38 Selection Button Device 39 Production Lever Device 110 Main Control Board 120 Production Control Board 300 Display Unit

In order to achieve the above-described object, the gaming machine of the present invention has a determination means for determining whether or not to execute a special game advantageous to a player, and when it is determined in the determination to execute the special game, After the special game is executed , until the determination is performed a predetermined number of times, a game state control means capable of controlling a specific game state advantageous to the player, and an effect execution means capable of performing a predetermined effect, wherein the special game includes first special game and the second special game, the gaming state control means, said control specific game state after the first special game is executed, the specific game state If it is determined to execute the first special game in the determination in the control of, the relevant with the execution of the first special game terminated control of the specific game state, again after the first special game is executed Specified game Controls, wherein when if it is determined a predetermined number of times when executing the second special game in the determination in the control of a specific game state, in which or the determination is determined to have been performed a predetermined number of times, the specific When the game state is ended and it is determined in the determination during the control of the specific game state that neither the first special game nor the second special game is executed, the specific game state can be continued , The effect execution means is capable of executing a suggestion effect that suggests that the second special game may be executed, and executing the second special game in the determination during the control of the specific game state. and when it is determined, in the case where it is determined that none of the execution of the first special game and the second special game, being capable of performing the indicated effect, before the number of times said predetermined And wherein varying the representation embodiment of the suggested effect in the second half of the.

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Figure 4 (a) is a jackpot determination table of jackpot drawing triggered by the ball entrance of game ball into the first start hole 1 3. Further, FIG. 4 (b) is a jackpot determination table of jackpot drawing triggered by the ball entrance of game ball into the second start hole 1 4. In the tables of FIG. 4A and FIG. 4B, the winning probabilities for small hits are different, but the big hit probabilities are the same.

As shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, when the MODE data is “E6H” or “E8H”, the variation pattern of the special symbol of the first special symbol display device corresponding to the winning of the game ball at the first start port 14 is achieved. When the MODE data is “E7H” or “E9H”, it indicates a special symbol variation pattern designation command of the second special symbol display device corresponding to the winning of the game ball at the second starting port 15. ing.

As shown in FIG. 21 (a) ~ (c) , the display unit 300 of the image display device 30, pending the image display area M11 -M14, pending the image display area M 2 1 to M 2 4, hold the image display area M0 is displayed.

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A determination means for determining whether or not to execute a special game advantageous to the player;
If it is determined in the determination that the special game is to be executed, a game state control means capable of making the specific game state advantageous to the player after the special game is executed;
Production execution means capable of performing a predetermined production;
With
The special game includes a first special game and a second special game,
The gaming state control means includes
It is possible to enter the specific game state after the first special game is executed,
When it is determined that the first special game is to be executed in the determination after entering the specific game state, the specific game state is ended and the specific game state is again set after the first special game is executed. Sometimes
When it is determined that the second special game is to be executed in the determination after the specific game state, the specific game state may be terminated.
When it is determined that neither the first special game nor the second special game is executed in the determination after entering the specific game state, the specific game state may be continued.
The production execution means
A suggestion effect suggesting that the second special game may be executed,
In the determination after entering the specific gaming state, when it is determined that the second special game is executed, and when it is determined that neither the first special game nor the second special game is executed, There is a case where the suggestion effect is executed. The gaming state control means includes
When it is determined in the determination after entering the specific gaming state that the second special game is to be executed, the specific gaming state may be terminated and the specific gaming state may be continued. The gaming machine according to claim 1. The production execution means
In the determination after entering the specific gaming state, it is determined that the second special game is to be executed and the specific gaming state ends, and in the determination after entering the specific gaming state, the determination The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein an effect mode is made different from the suggestion effect to be executed when it is determined that the second special game is executed and the specific game state is continued. The production execution means
In the determination after entering the specific gaming state, it is determined that the second special game is to be executed and the specific gaming state continues, and in the determination after entering the specific gaming state, the determination It is determined that neither the first special game nor the second special game is executed and the suggestion effect executed when the specific game state continues, at least part of the effect mode is the same. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3.