JP2019080716A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of enhancing interest in a game.SOLUTION: Performance control means 300 stops progress of each notice performance shortly while starting execution of each notice performance in execution of a notice prohibition performance and displays a prohibition mark 500, and successively and continuously resumes progress of each notice performance and erases the prohibition mark 500 when prohibition timing arrives.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 15

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  BACKGROUND Conventionally, a gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine) has been known that includes a gaming area in which gaming balls (gaming media) move, and shoots the gaming balls in the gaming area in response to the operation of a player. This type of gaming machine is provided with a starting winning opening as a detection area for detecting gaming balls in the gaming area, and when it is detected that the gaming ball has entered the starting winning opening, a special lottery is performed and symbol fluctuation display on the display device The symbol is stopped and displayed in a specific manner when the result of the special lottery is a jackpot. Then, the game state is shifted to the special game state, and in the special game state, a plurality of special games are executed, and in each special game, the big winning opening provided in the game area is operated in the open state, Pay out the game ball according to the approach of the game ball.

  In this type of gaming machine, when a special lottery is performed, the effect moving image is reproduced and displayed on the liquid crystal display until the special lottery result is displayed, and the player's expectation for the special lottery result is enhanced. I have something in it. And in this kind of game machine, while making the production design fluctuate on the liquid crystal display corresponding to the fluctuation display of the design in the display means, prepare a plurality of types of effect images with different degrees of expectation for a big hit, and make a special lottery result By displaying different effect images accordingly, the result of the special lottery is finally notified while suggesting the result of the special lottery (see Patent Document 1).

JP 2012-254362 A

  Here, if the types of effect images are increased and combinations of effect images to be displayed are various, it is possible to prevent the player from getting bored, but effects can also be achieved by devising the display mode of the effect images. It is expected that the effect will increase.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the interest of a game.

  (1) The present invention is a gaming machine which performs a lottery for determining winning or non-winning, and advances a game according to the result of the lottery, and an effect control means for advancing an effect according to the result of the lottery The gaming machine characterized in that the effect control means restricts the progress of the specific effect under predetermined conditions and restricts the progress of the specific effect, and advances the specific effect when a specific timing comes. It is about

  In the present invention, the staging effect can be enhanced by regulating the progression of the particular staging and advancing the particular staging at a timing different from the normal timing.

  (2) Further, in the gaming machine according to the present invention, when the progress control means regulates the progress of the specific effect, the effect display means indicates a regulation display which suggests that the progress of the specific effect is regulated. It may be displayed.

  In this way, it is possible to increase the player's sense of expectation that the restriction is released and the specific effect is advanced.

  According to the present invention, the interest of the game can be improved.

It is a perspective view showing the appearance composition of the gaming machine of an embodiment of the present invention. It is a front view showing the appearance composition of the game board of the gaming machine of the embodiment of the present invention. It is a front view showing the appearance composition of the state indicator of the game machine of the embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure showing a functional block of a game machine of an embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure showing composition of a lottery table in a game machine of an embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure showing composition of a lottery table in a game machine of an embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure showing composition of a lottery table in a game machine of an embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure showing composition of a lottery table in a game machine of an embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure showing composition of a lottery table in a game machine of an embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure showing composition of a lottery table in a game machine of an embodiment of the present invention. It is a state transition diagram of the gaming state in the gaming machine of the embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows the image displayed in the game machine of embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the image displayed in the game machine of embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the image displayed in the game machine of embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the image displayed in the game machine of embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the image displayed in the game machine of embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the image displayed in the game machine of embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the image displayed in the game machine of embodiment of this invention. It is a flow chart which shows a flow of processing of a game machine of an embodiment of the present invention. It is a flow chart which shows a flow of processing of a game machine of an embodiment of the present invention. It is a flow chart which shows a flow of processing of a game machine of an embodiment of the present invention. It is a flow chart which shows a flow of processing of a game machine of an embodiment of the present invention.

  Hereinafter, the present embodiment will be described. Note that the embodiments described below do not unduly limit the contents of the present invention described in the claims. Further, not all of the configurations described in the present embodiment are necessarily essential configuration requirements of the present invention.

1. Configuration of Game Machine FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an appearance configuration of a game machine according to the present embodiment. The gaming machine of the present embodiment is to play a game using a game ball (game medium) lent out from the game arcade, and is provided inside an outer frame 2 forming the outer surface of the gaming machine and inside the gaming machine , A game board 6 forming a game area 4 in which game balls move, a glass unit 8 for making the game board 6 visible and inaccessible to the player, and a front frame 10 to which the glass unit 8 is attached ing.

  The portion surrounding the glass unit 8 in the front frame 10 is made of a translucent material that transmits light, and inside the portion made of a translucent material, the effect light for boosting the game is provided. A plurality of front frame lamps 12 are provided to output and the like. In addition, on the left, right, and lower sides of the upper portion of the front frame 10, speakers 14 are provided which output effect sounds and the like for boosting the game.

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

  At the right side of the inner side surface of the upper tray 16, a supply port 22 for supplying gaming balls from the upper tray 16 to the launcher is provided. Further, below the upper tray 16, there is provided a lower tray 24 for storing surplus gaming balls when the gaming balls can not be stored in the upper tray 16.

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

  FIG. 2 is a front view showing an appearance of the game board 6 shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 2, the outer rails 28 are provided in a circular shape on the game board 6, and the area surrounded by the outer rails 28 is the game area 4 in which the game balls move. Further, an inner rail 30 is provided in an arc shape along the outer rail 28 at the left end of the game area 4, and the outer rail 28 and the inner rail 30 are provided below the game board 6 and are not shown The game ball launched from the device is guided to the game area 4.

  In the central portion of the game board 6, a presentation unit 36 including a liquid crystal display 32 (effect display means) for displaying effect images and the like for exciting the game and a display frame 34 formed so as to surround the liquid crystal display 32 It is provided. The display frame 34 is provided with a display frame lamp 38 above the center of the liquid crystal display 32 for outputting effect light and the like for boosting a game.

  In the present embodiment, the game ball can not pass through the front side of the liquid crystal display 32, and the game ball fired from the launcher is the game area 4 on the left side of the liquid crystal display 32 or the game area 4 on the right side. It is supposed to fall. In the game area 4, a large number of game nails (not shown) are struck so as to intersect the surface of the game board 6, and the moving direction of the game balls moving in the game area 4 is changed at random. .

  In the left portion of the display frame 34, an opening 40 through which gaming balls falling through the game area 4 on the left side of the liquid crystal display 32 can pass is formed, and the gaming balls having passed through the opening 40 are provided on the display frame 34 It passes through the passage 42 and falls onto a stage 44 provided below the liquid crystal display 32. The upper surface of the stage 44 is a smooth curved surface, and a gap is formed between the stage 44 and the glass unit 8 so that the gaming ball can be dropped downward from the stage 44. The game ball is made to fall downward from the vicinity of the central portion of the stage 44 after reciprocating on the stage 44 in the lateral direction.

  Under the central portion of the stage 44, there is provided a first start winning opening 46 through which gaming balls dropped downward from near the central portion of the stage 44 can enter. The first start winning opening 46 incorporates a sensor for detecting that the game ball has entered, and is configured such that when the game ball enters, the gaming ball is collected inside the gaming machine, and the first start winning opening Every time a game ball enters 46, a predetermined number (one or more prescribed number, for example, three) of game balls are paid out to the player, and a random number is obtained to determine the success or failure of the jackpot. A lottery will be held.

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

  Further, in the right game area 4 of the liquid crystal display 32, a second start winning opening 50 is provided below the pass gate 48 so that when the game ball enters, the game ball is collected inside the game machine. The second start winning opening 50 has a built-in sensor for detecting that the game ball has entered, and the reduction state in which the game ball does not easily enter the second start winning opening 50 (state not supporting entry / non-assisting state) There is provided a common character 52 (auxiliary means) provided with an auxiliary member operable between the game ball and the expanded state in which the game ball easily enters (the state for assisting the entrance and the auxiliary state). The ordinary role product 52 incorporates a drive device such as a solenoid for operating the auxiliary member, and is controlled so as to be in an enlarged state under a predetermined condition when a normal hit is won in the normal lottery. Then, each time the game ball enters the second start winning opening 50, a predetermined number (one or more prescribed number, for example, three) of game balls are paid out to the player, and random numbers are acquired to obtain a big hit. A special lottery is held to determine the success or failure of the

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

  Further, in the right play area 4 of the liquid crystal display 32, there is provided a special winning opening 54 in which the game balls are collected inside the game machine when the game balls enter. The special winning opening 54 has a built-in sensor for detecting that the game ball has entered, and is provided with a special character 56 having a plate-like member closing the large winning opening 54, and the special special character 56 is It is configured to be operable between a closed state where the game ball can not enter the winning opening 54 (second state, entry impossible state) and an open state where the game ball can enter (first state, entry possible state) There is. The special character 56 incorporates a driving device such as a solenoid for operating the plate-like member, and is controlled to open under a predetermined condition in a special gaming state which is started when a jackpot is won in a special lottery. Ru. Then, each time the game ball enters the special winning opening 54, a predetermined number (for example, 15) of game balls are paid out to the player.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 2, at the lowermost part of the game area 4, an out port 62 is provided for collecting the gaming balls, which have fallen from the game area 4 without entering any winning opening, inside the gaming machine. .

  The game ball launch device is configured to change the projection output of the game ball by adjusting the rotation amount of the grip unit 20 shown in FIG. 1, and when the rotation amount of the grip unit 20 is small, The game ball is fired so that the game ball falls on the game area 4 on the left side of the liquid crystal display 32, and when the rotation amount of the grip unit 20 is large, the game ball falls on the game area 4 on the right side of the liquid crystal display 32 The game ball is fired at

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

  In the gaming machine of this embodiment, when the gaming ball falls on the left game area 4, the gaming ball does not pass through the passing gate 48, and the second start winning opening 50 and the big winning opening 54 are played When the ball does not win and the game ball falls on the right play area 4, the game ball does not win in the first start winning opening 46.

  In the lower right portion of the game board 6, outside the game area 4, a state display unit 70 is provided to indicate various states of the game machine by turning on and off a lamp or the like.

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

  The normal symbol display portion 72 is constituted by two lamps, and when the normal lottery is performed, the normal symbol is variably displayed by blinking the two lamps, and the normal symbol is stopped by lighting or extinguishing the two lamps. Display and display the result of the normal lottery.

  The normal reserve display unit 74 is composed of two lamps, and when the game ball passes through the pass gate 48, the random lottery value for the normal lottery is acquired, for example, when the normal symbol is in the change display or the stop display. Also, when the random number value for ordinary lottery is held by the fact that the ordinary lottery can not be performed, the number of ordinary held corresponding to the number of the random number values for ordinary lottery held is displayed, and two lamps are displayed. The combination of lighting or extinguishing or blinking displays 0 to 4 ordinary holding numbers.

  The first special symbol display unit 76 is formed of a 7-segment display, and when the special lottery is performed by the game ball entering the first start winning opening 46, the first special symbol is displayed by blinking the 7-segment display. Is variably displayed, and the first special symbol is stopped and displayed by turning on the 7-segment display in any of a plurality of types of modes, and the result of the special lottery is displayed.

  The first special hold display unit 78 is composed of two lamps, and when the game ball enters the first start winning opening 46, the first special symbol or the second special symbol is already in the process of being changed or being stopped. In the case where the special lottery random value is held as the first special random number value because the special lottery can not be performed even if the special lottery random value is acquired, for example, the first special random number value that is held. The first special hold number corresponding to the number is displayed, and 0 to 4 first special hold numbers are displayed by a combination of turning on or off or blinking two lamps.

  The second special symbol display unit 80 is formed of a 7-segment display, and when the special lottery is performed by the game ball entering the second start winning opening 50, the second special symbol is displayed by blinking the 7-segment display. Is variably displayed, and the second special symbol is stopped and displayed by lighting the 7-segment display in any of a plurality of types of modes, and the result of the special lottery is displayed.

  The second special hold display unit 82 is composed of two lamps, and when the game ball enters the second start winning opening 50, the first special symbol or the second special symbol is already being displayed in a variable display or stop display. In the case where the special lottery random value is held as the second special random number value because the special lottery can not be performed even if the special lottery random value is acquired, for example, the second special random number value held. The second special hold number corresponding to the number is displayed, and 0 to 4 second special hold numbers are displayed by a combination of turning on or off or blinking two lamps.

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

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

  The main substrate 100 includes a passage gate sensor 104, a first start winning hole sensor 106 (first detection means), a second start winning hole sensor 108 (first detection means), a special winning hole sensor 110 (second detection means), In response to an input signal from the input means such as the payout sensor 116, etc., various calculations are performed to execute the game, and based on the calculation result, the status display drive device 120, the ordinary bonus product drive 122, the special bonus product drive The operation control of output means such as the device 124 and the payout device 130 is performed.

  In addition, the sub board 102 receives various signals sent from the main board 100 and input signals from the effect button switch 150, and performs various calculations for executing effects according to the progress status of the game, and the calculation result The operation control of the effect device 176 such as the effect display device 170, the sound device 172, and the effect object drive device 174 is performed based on the above.

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

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

  The normal lottery means 220 acquires the random value for the ordinary lottery from the random number generation means 210 based on the detection signal being input from the passage gate sensor 104 which detects the game balls passing the passage gate 48 one by one. An ordinary lottery is performed which is stored in the ordinary random number storage unit 2912 of the main memory 290 and determines whether the ordinary random number for the ordinary lottery read from the ordinary random number storage unit 2912 is normal or not.

  In detail, the ordinary random number storage unit 2912 is provided with four ordinary hold storage areas of the ordinary hold storage area 1 to the ordinary hold storage area 4 as storage areas for storing the acquired random number values for the ordinary lottery. One normal reserved storage area is provided as a storage area for storing the random number values for the ordinary lottery read out from the area 1 and subjected to the ordinary lottery until the variable display and the stop display of the ordinary symbol are finished. The normal lottery means 220 acquires the random number value for the normal lottery from the random number generation means 210, and in the state where the random value for the regular lottery is not stored in any of the normal reserve storage area 1 to the normal reserve storage area 4. First, the ordinary lottery random number value is stored in the ordinary reserve storage area 1. Then, when the normal lottery random number value is stored in the normal reserve storage area 1, and if the normal symbol is not being displayed in a variable manner or in the stop mode, that is, the normal lottery random number value is stored in the normal reserve memory area. If not, the random number value for the normal lottery is read out from the normal storage area 1 immediately, the normal lottery is performed, and the random number value for the normal lottery for which the normal lottery is performed is stored in the normal storage area. On the other hand, when the normal symbol is being displayed in a variable or stopped manner, that is, when the random value for ordinary lottery is stored in the ordinary reserved storage area, the random number for ordinary lottery in the ordinary reserved storage area 1 Hold the

  Then, when the detection signal is further input from the passage gate sensor 104 in a state where the normal random number value for random drawing is held in the normal storage area 1, the normal random number means 220 The condition that the number of normal random number for random drawing reserved in the normal storage area 1 to the normal storage area 4 is less than 4, that is, the number of normal reservations is less than 4, The normal lottery random number value is stored in the ordinary reserve storage area which is the ordinary reserve storage area of the ordinary reserve storage area 1 to the ordinary reserve storage area 4 in which the random lottery random number value is not reserved and the ordinal number is the smallest.

  Then, when the variation display and the stop display of the normal symbol are finished, the normal lottery means 220 erases the random value for the ordinary lottery stored in the ordinary reserved storage area, and the random value for the ordinary lottery in the ordinary reserved storage area 1 If it is suspended, the random number value for the ordinary lottery is read out from the ordinary storage area 1 and the ordinary lottery is performed, and the random number value for the ordinary lottery for which the ordinary lottery is performed is stored in the ordinary storage area. Here, when the random number value for ordinary lottery remains in the ordinary reserved storage area 2 or later, the reserved ordinary random number value for ordinary lottery remaining from the original ordinary reserved storage area is the ordinary reserved storage area whose ordinal number is smaller by one. Move to For example, when the random number value for the normal lottery remains in the normal reserve storage area 2 to the normal reserve storage area 3, the normal reserve storage area 1 to the normal reserve storage area 2 is moved.

  Thus, in the normal random number storage unit 2912, the normal lottery random number value for which the normal lottery is performed is suspended with an upper limit of one in the normal reserve storage area, and the random lottery value for the normal lottery where the regular lottery is not performed is normally reserved memory The area 1 to the normal storage area 4 is reserved with an upper limit of four.

  In the following, details of the normal lottery will be described. The normal lottery means 220 performs an ordinary winning determination process, an ordinary variation pattern determination process, and the like as an ordinary lottery.

  The normal hit determination process is a process of determining whether the normal hit is successful or not. In the normal hitting determination process, the normal lottery means 220 refers to which of the plurality of ordinary lottery tables stored in the lottery table storage means 2910 of the main memory 290 to perform the random number determination process According to the game state.

  In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the ordinary lottery table A and the ordinary lottery table B are stored in the lottery table storage means 2910, and in each ordinary lottery table, each of 100 random lottery values for 0 to 99 is used. In contrast, a normal hit or a loss is associated. In detail, in the normal lottery table A, the correspondence between the normal hit or loss and the plurality of random numbers is set so that the normal hit is won with a probability of about 1/20, and in the normal lottery table B, about 19 /. The correspondence between the normal hit or the loss and the random lottery value for 0 to 99 is set such that the normal hit is won with a probability of 20. Then, the normal lottery means 220 selects the normal lottery table A when the gaming state is neither a definite change state nor a short time state, and selects the normal lottery table B when the gaming state is a definite change state or a short time state. .

  Then, the normal lottery means 220 refers to the selected normal lottery table and determines whether or not one random lottery random number value read out from the ordinary storage area 1 of the normal random number storage means 2912 is associated with a normal hit. By determining, it is determined whether or not the normal winning is won.

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

  The normal variation pattern determination process is a process of determining which of the plurality of variation patterns the variation pattern of the normal symbol is to be set according to the gaming state. In the normal change pattern determination process, the normal lottery means 220 determines the change pattern of the normal symbol to the normal change pattern 1 when the gaming state is neither a definite change state nor a short time state, and the play state is a definite change state or a short time state. In some cases, the variation pattern of the normal symbol is determined to be the normal variation pattern 2.

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

  In the normal symbol display control process, the normal display control means 222 blinks the two lamps of the normal symbol display portion 72 until the variation time corresponding to the variation pattern of the normal symbol determined in the normal variation pattern determination process has elapsed. Depending on whether or not the normal symbol is variably displayed, and depending on whether or not the normal hit is won in the normal hitting determination process, the normal symbol is stopped and displayed by turning on or off the two lamps of the normal symbol display section 72 , The normal symbol display unit 72 displays the result of the normal lottery.

  Specifically, in the present embodiment, when the variation pattern of the normal symbol is the normal variation pattern 1, the variation time of the normal symbol is set to 20 seconds, and when the variation pattern of the normal symbol is the normal variation pattern 2 The fluctuation time of the normal symbol is set to 1 second. Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the gaming state at the time when the normal lottery is performed is neither a definite change state nor a short time state, the change pattern of the normal symbol is determined to the normal change pattern 1 and the change time of the normal symbol is determined. The fluctuation time of the normal symbol is set by setting the fluctuation pattern of the normal symbol to the normal fluctuation pattern 2 when the gaming state at the time when the normal lottery is performed is set to 20 seconds and the random lottery is performed. Since it is set to one second, the execution opportunity of the normal lottery comes more frequently when the gaming state is a definite change state or a short time state.

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

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

  In the common role control control process 1, when the gaming state is neither a definite change state nor a short time state, the normal symbol is normally displayed until it is stopped and displayed in a mode indicating a normal hit, until 0.1 seconds elapses. The drive control of the normal role item drive device 122 is performed so as to return to the reduction state after the role item 52 is in the enlargement state.

  In the common role control control process 2, when the game state is a definite change state or a short time state, the normal role until the 20 seconds have elapsed, being triggered by the normal symbol being stopped and displayed in a mode indicating a normal hit. The drive control of the ordinary combination product drive device 122 is performed so as to return to the reduction state after the state 52 becomes the enlargement state.

  Therefore, in the common character control process 1, the normal character 52 operates so that the accessibility of the game ball to the second start winning opening 50 hardly increases, but in the common character control processing 2, the second start The common character 52 operates so that the accessibility of the game ball to the winning opening 50 is increased.

  Special lottery means 230 for the special lottery from random number generation means 210 based on the detection signal being input from the first start prize hole sensor 106 which detects the game balls entering the first start prize hole 46 one by one. The random number value is acquired and stored in the special random number storage unit 2914 of the main memory 290 as a first special random number value. The special lottery means 230 also selects a special lottery from the random number generation means 210 based on the detection signal being input from the second start prize hole sensor 108 which detects the game balls entering the second start prize hole 50 one by one. The random number value is acquired and stored in the special random number storage unit 2914 as a second special random number value. Then, the special lottery means 230 performs a special lottery that determines the success or failure of the jackpot, etc., using the first special random number value or the second special random value read from the special random number storage means 2914.

  Specifically, the special random number storage unit 2914 is provided with four first special storage areas, ie, first special storage area 1 to first special storage area 4, as storage areas for storing the acquired first special random number values. Storage areas for storing the acquired second special random number values, four second special storage areas of second special storage area 1 to second special storage area 4 are provided, and the first special storage area 1 is provided. Alternatively, a memory for storing the first special random number value or the second special random number value read out from the second special storage area 1 and subjected to the special lottery until the variation display and the stop display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol are finished. As the area, one special reserved storage area is provided.

  When the special lottery means 230 acquires the random number for special lottery based on the detection signal being input from the first start winning hole sensor 106, the special lottery means 230 of the first special reserve storage area 1 to the first special reserve storage area 4 In a state in which the first special random number value is not stored in any of them, the acquired special lottery random number value is first stored in the first special reserve storage area 1 as the first special random number value. Then, when the first special random number value is stored in the first special reserve storage area 1, the first special symbol or the second special symbol is not being displayed in a variable display or stop display, that is, the first special reserve storage area The special random number value or the second special random number value is not stored, the second special random number value is not stored in any of the second special reserve storage area 1 to the second special reserve storage area 4, and the gaming state If the player is not in the special gaming state, the first special random number value is immediately read from the first special holding storage area 1 and a special lottery is performed, and the first special random number value for which the special drawing has been made is stored in the special holding storage area. . On the other hand, whether the first special symbol or the second special symbol is fluctuatingly displayed or stopped, that is, whether the first special random number value or the second special random number value is stored in the special reserved storage area, or the second special symbol If the second special random number value is stored in one of the hold storage area 1 to the second special hold storage area 4 or the gaming state is the special game state, the first special hold storage area 1 Hold special random number value.

  Then, when a first special random number value is held in the first special hold storage area 1 and a detection signal is further input from the first start winning opening sensor 106 and a special lottery random number value is acquired, The special lottery means 230 is conditioned on the condition that the number of first special random numbers held in the first special reserved storage area 1 to the first special reserved memory area 4 is less than 4, that is, the first special reserved number. Is a reserved storage area not reserved for the first special random number value among the first special reserved storage area 1 to the first special reserved storage area 4 on the condition that 1) The special reserved storage area is stored as a first special random number value.

  In addition, when the special lottery means 230 acquires the random number for special lottery based on the detection signal being input from the second start winning opening sensor 108, the special lottery means 230 in the second special reserve storage area 1 to the second special reserve storage area 4 In the state where the second special random number value is not stored in any of them, the acquired special lottery random number value is first stored in the second special reserve storage area 1 as the second special random number value. Then, when the second special random number value is stored in the second special reserve storage area 1, the first special symbol or the second special symbol is not being displayed in a variable display or stop display, that is, the first special reserve storage area If the special random number value or the second special random number value is not stored, and the gaming state is not the special gaming state, the second special random number value is immediately read from the second special hold storage area 1 and a special lottery is performed, The second special random number value for which the special lottery has been made is stored in the special storage area. On the other hand, whether the first special symbol or the second special symbol is being displayed in a variable or stopped state, that is, the first special random number value or the second special random value is stored in the special reserve storage area, or the gaming state Is a special game state, the second special random number value is reserved in the second special reserve storage area 1.

  Then, when a second special random number value is held in the second special hold storage area 1 and a detection signal is further input from the second start winning opening sensor 108 and a special lottery random number value is acquired, The special lottery means 230 is conditioned on the condition that the number of second special random number values reserved in the second special reserved storage area 1 to the second special reserved storage area 4 is less than 4, that is, the second special reserved number Is a second special reserved storage area in which the second special random number value is not reserved among the second special reserved storage area 1 to the second special reserved storage area 4 on the condition that the number is less than four. The second special random number storage area is stored as a second special random number value.

  The special lottery means 230 erases the first special random number value or the second special random number value stored in the special reserve storage area when the variable display and the stop display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol are finished. . Then, when the first special random number storage area 1 stores the first special random number value, the second special random number value is stored in any of the second special reserved memory area 1 to the second special reserved memory area 4 On the condition that the gaming state is not the special gaming state, the first special random number value is read out from the first special storage area 1, the special lottery is performed, and the first special random number value for which the special lottery is performed is Store in the special storage area. On the other hand, when the second special random number value is stored in any of the second special reserve storage area 1 to the second special reserve storage area 4, the first special reserve storage area 1 to the first special reserve storage area 4 Even if the first special random number value is stored in any of the two, the second special random number value is read from the second special hold storage area 1 on the condition that the gaming state is not the special gaming state, and a special lottery is performed, The second special random number value for which the special lottery has been made is stored in the special storage area. That is, in the present embodiment, the second special random number value is prioritized and digested over the first special random value. In addition, regardless of whether it is the first special random number value or the second special random value, the first special random number value or the second special random value is read in the order stored in the special random number storage means 2914, and the special lottery is performed. You may do so. That is, the special lottery may be performed by reading the first special random number value or the second special random number value in the order in which the game balls entered the first start winning opening 46 or the second start winning opening 50.

  Then, when the first special random number value is read from the first special reserved memory area 1, if the first special random number value remains in the first special reserved memory area 2 or later, or the second special reserved memory When the second special random number value remains in the second special reserve storage area 2 or later when the second special random number value is read out from the area 1, the remaining first special random number value or the second special random value Move the random number value from the original special storage area to the special storage area with a smaller ordinal number. For example, when the first special random number storage area 1 reads the first special random number value, the first special random number value remains in each of the first special reserved memory area 2 to the first special reserved memory area 4 The first special random number value stored in each of the first special reserve storage area 2 to the first special reserve storage area 4 is stored in each of the first special reserve storage area 1 to the first special reserve storage area 3. The second special random number value remains in each of the second special reserved storage area 2 to the second special reserved storage area 3 at the time of moving and reading out the second special random number value from the second special reserved storage area 1 In this case, the second special random number value stored in each of the second special reserve storage area 2 to the second special reserve storage area 3 is set to each of the second special reserve storage area 1 to the second special reserve storage area 2 Move to

  Thus, in the special random number storage unit 2914, the first special random number value or the second special random number value for which the special lottery has been performed is reserved with an upper limit of one in the special reserve storage area, and the first special random number is not performed. The second special random number value for which the random number value is suspended with an upper limit of four in the first special reserve storage area 1 to the first special reserve storage area 4 and the special lottery is not performed is the second special reserve storage area 1 to the second The special reserved storage area 4 is reserved with an upper limit of four.

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

  In the jackpot determination process, one jackpot decision random included in the first special random number value or the second special random number value stored in the first special reserve storage area 1 or the second special reserve storage area 1 of the special random number storage means 2914 It is a process of reading the numerical value and determining the success or failure of the jackpot. Here, one jackpot determination random number value is obtained from 65536 jackpot determination random number values from 0 to 65535, based on the detection signal being input from the first start winning hole sensor 106 or the second start winning hole 108. , Stored in the special random number storage means 2914 as a first special random number value or a second special random value.

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

  In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the jackpot table storage means 2910 stores a jackpot lottery table A and a jackpot lottery table B as shown in FIG. In each jackpot lottery table, a jackpot or a loss is associated with each of the 65536 jackpot determination random number values from 0 to 65535. Specifically, in the jackpot lottery table A, the correspondence between the jackpot or the loser and the jackpot determination random value of 0 to 65535 is set so that the jackpot is won with a probability of about 1/319, and in the jackpot lottery table B, about. In order to win the jackpot with a probability of 1/31, the correspondence between the jackpot or the loser and the jackpot determination random number value of 0 to 65535 is set. Then, the special lottery means 230 selects the jackpot lottery table A when the gaming state is the normal state or the short time state, and selects the jackpot lottery table B when the gaming state is the definite change state.

  Then, the special lottery means 230 determines whether or not the jackpot is won by referring to the selected jackpot lottery table and determining whether or not the read one jackpot determination random number value is associated with the jackpot. Do.

  The special lottery means 230 sets the jackpot flag of the jackpot in the ON state in the flag storage means 2916 when the jackpot is won, and sets the jackpot flag of the jackpot in the OFF state when lost. .

  The symbol determination processing is processing performed when a jackpot is won in the jackpot determination processing, and the first special storage stored in the first special storage area 1 or the second special storage area 1 of the special random number storage means 2914 One symbol determination random value included in the random number value or the second special random number value is read out, and the big hit symbol (type of big hit) is 16 round probability variation symbol, 4 round probability variation symbol, 16 round normal symbol, 4 round normal symbol It is processing to decide which to use. Here, one symbol determination random number value is acquired from 100 symbol determination random number values of 0 to 99 based on the detection signal being input from the first start winning hole sensor 106 or the second start winning hole 108 , Stored in the special random number storage means 2914 as a first special random number value or a second special random value.

  In the symbol determination process, the special lottery means 230 refers to one of the plurality of types of symbol lottery tables stored in the lottery table storage means 2910 to which the random number determination process is to be performed. It is selected according to whether the numerical value is stored as the first special random value or as the second special random value.

  In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, a lottery table storage means 2910 stores a symbol lottery table A and a symbol lottery table B as shown in FIG. And in each symbol lottery table, one of 16 round probability variation symbols, 4 round probability variation symbols, 16 round normal symbols, and 4 round normal symbols are associated with each of 100 symbol determination random numbers from 0 to 99 ing. In detail, in any of the symbol lottery table A and the symbol lottery table B, 16 round probability variation symbols are won with a probability of about 20/100, 4 round probability variation symbols are won with a probability of about 30/100, and about 20 / 16 round regular symbols are won with probability of 100, and 4 round regular symbols are won with probability of about 30/100, 16 round probability variation symbols, 4 round probability variation symbols, 16 round regular symbols, 4 round regular symbols and 0 The correspondence with random numbers of ̃99 is set.

  Then, when the one symbol determination random number value read out is stored as the first special random number value, the special lottery means 230 selects the symbol lottery table A, and the one symbol determination random number value read out is the second special If it is stored as a random value, the symbol lottery table B is selected.

  Then, the special lottery means 230 refers to the selected symbol lottery table and determines which of the plural types of jackpot symbols the read-out one symbol determination random number value is associated with, thereby selecting plural types of jackpot symbols. Determine which of the has won.

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

  The variation group determination process is a process performed when the jackpot determination process does not win the jackpot, and is stored in the first special storage area 1 or the second special storage area 1 of the special random number storage unit 2914. One fluctuation group determination random number value included in the first special random number value or the second special random value is read out, and the fluctuation group to which the fluctuation pattern of the first special symbol or the second special symbol belongs is any of group 0 to group 5 It is processing to decide whether to do. Here, one variation group determination random number value is obtained from 100 variation group determination random number values from 0 to 99 based on the detection signal being input from the first start winning combination sensor 106 or the second start winning combination opening 108. It is acquired and stored in the special random number storage means 2914 as a first special random number value or a second special random value.

  In the variation group determination process, the special lottery means 230 refers to which one of the plurality of variation group lottery tables stored in the lottery table storage means 2910 to perform the random number determination process in the variation group determination process. It chooses according to the number of reservations which is the sum total of the number of 1st special reservations at the time of performing, and the number of 2nd special reservations, and a game state.

  In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, fluctuation group lottery table A to fluctuation group lottery table D as shown in FIG. Then, in each variation group lottery table, any one of group 0 to group 5 is associated with each of 100 variation group determination random numbers from 0 to 99. The special lottery means 230 selects the fluctuation group lottery table A when the gaming state at the time of performing the fluctuation group determination processing is the normal state and the number of reservations is 0 to 1, and the gaming state is the normal state. If the number of reservations is 2 to 3, the variation group lottery table B is selected, and if the gaming state is normal and the number of reservations is 4 to 7, the variation group lottery table is selected. When C is selected and the gaming state is a definite change state or a short time state, the variable group lottery table D is selected regardless of the number of reservations.

  Then, the special lottery means 230 refers to the selected fluctuation group lottery table to determine which one of a plurality of types of fluctuation groups the read out one fluctuation group determination random number value is associated with. Determine one fluctuation group from the fluctuation group.

  Therefore, in the variation group determination process, when the gaming state is normal and the number of reservations is 0 to 1, any one of group 2, group 3, group 4 and group 5 is determined, and the game is When the state is normal and the number of reservations is two to three, one of group 1, group 2, group 4 and group 5 is determined, and the gaming state is normal and is suspended When the number is 4 to 7, any one of group 1, group 4 and group 5 is determined, and when the gaming state is a definite change state or a short time state, the group regardless of the number of reservations One of 0, group 4 and group 5 is determined.

  In the first variation pattern determination process, one of the first special random number value or the second special random number value stored in the first special reserve storage area 1 or the second special reserve storage area 1 of the special random number storage unit 2914 is included. The first variation pattern determination random number value is read out, and the first half variation pattern corresponding to the first half portion (first portion) of the variation display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is any of a plurality of first half variation patterns. It is processing to decide whether to do. Here, one first variation pattern determination random number value is based on the detection signal being input from the first start winning combination sensor 106 or the second start winning combination opening 108, and 100 first variation patterns from 0 to 99 are generated. It is acquired from the determined random number value and stored in the special random number storage unit 2914 as a first special random number value or a second special random value.

  Then, in the first variation pattern determination process, the special lottery means 230 makes a big hit as to which one of the plurality of first variation pattern lottery tables stored in the lottery table storage means 2910 is to be referred to for the random number determination process. When the jackpot is not won in the decision processing, it is selected according to the fluctuation group decided in the fluctuation group decision processing, and when the jackpot is won in the jackpot decision processing, it is decided by the game state at that time and the symbol decision processing It chooses according to the made big hit design.

  In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the first variation pattern lottery table A to the first variation pattern lottery table J as shown in FIGS. 7 and 8 are stored in the lottery table storage means 2910. Then, in each first variation pattern lottery table, one of the first half variation patterns none to the first variation pattern 7 as a plurality of first half variation patterns for each of the 100 first variation pattern determination random numbers from 0 to 99 It is corresponded. The special lottery means 230 selects the first variation pattern lottery table A when the group 1 is determined without winning the jackpot as shown in FIG. 7, and the group 2 is selected without winning the jackpot. If it is determined, the first variation pattern lottery table B is selected, and if the group 3 is determined without winning the jackpot, the first variation pattern lottery table C is selected, and the jackpot is not won. When the group 4 is determined, the first variation pattern lottery table D is selected, and when the group 5 is determined without winning the jackpot, the first variation pattern lottery table E is selected and the jackpot If the group 0 is determined without being won, the first variation pattern lottery table F is selected, and as shown in FIG. Alternatively, if the fourth round probability variation symbol is determined, the first variation pattern lottery table G is selected, and if the jackpot is won in the normal state and the 16 round normal symbol or the 4 round normal symbol is determined, the first variation is selected. If the fluctuation pattern lottery table H is selected and the jackpot is won in the probability state or the short time state, and the 16 round probability variation symbol or the 4 round probability variation symbol is determined, the first variation pattern lottery table I is selected, the probability variation state or When the big hit is won in the time saving state and the 16 round normal symbol or the 4 round normal symbol is determined, the first variation pattern lottery table J is selected.

  The special lottery means 230 then refers to the selected first variation pattern lottery table to determine which one of the plurality of first half variation patterns the read first variation pattern determination random number value is associated with Thus, one first half variation pattern is determined from a plurality of first half variation patterns.

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

  In the second variation pattern determination process, one of the first special random number value or the second special random value stored in the first special storage area 1 or the second special storage area 1 of the special random number storage unit 2914 is included. The second variation pattern determination random number value is read out, and the second half variation pattern corresponding to the second half part (second part) of the variation display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is set to any of a plurality of second half variation patterns. It is processing to decide whether to do. Here, one second variation pattern determination random number value is based on the detection signal being input from the first start winning combination sensor 106 or the second start winning combination opening 108, and 100 second variation patterns of 0 to 99 are generated. It is acquired from the determined random number value and stored in the special random number storage unit 2914 as a first special random number value or a second special random value.

  In the second variation pattern determination process, the special lottery means 230 refers to which of the plurality of second variation pattern lottery tables stored in the lottery table storage means 2910 to perform the random number determination process, (1) Select according to the first half fluctuation pattern determined in the fluctuation pattern determination process.

  In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the second variation pattern lottery table A to the second variation pattern lottery table K as shown in FIG. 9 and FIG. 10 are stored in the lottery table storage means 2910. In each second variation pattern lottery table, for each of 100 variation group determination random numbers from 0 to 99, no reach variation pattern 1 to no reach variation pattern 3 and reach variation pattern 1 to reach variation pattern 5 One of them is associated.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 9, the special lottery means 230 selects the second fluctuation pattern lottery table A when it is determined that there is no first half fluctuation pattern without winning a big hit, and the first half without winning a large collision. When fluctuation pattern 1 is determined, second fluctuation pattern lottery table B is selected, and when first half fluctuation pattern 2 is determined without winning a big hit, second fluctuation pattern lottery table C is selected. When the first half fluctuation pattern 3 is determined without winning the jackpot, the second fluctuation pattern lottery table D is selected, and the first half fluctuation pattern 4 or the first half fluctuation pattern 5 is determined without the jackpot winning If the second fluctuation pattern lottery table E is selected and the first half fluctuation pattern 6 or the first half fluctuation pattern 7 is determined without winning the jackpot, the second fluctuation pattern is selected. To select the over emissions lottery table F.

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

  The correspondence between the first fluctuation pattern lottery table and the second fluctuation pattern lottery table may not be one-to-one, and the first fluctuation pattern lottery table and the second fluctuation pattern may be selected according to the determined fluctuation group. The correspondence with the fluctuation pattern lottery table may be changed.

  Then, the special lottery means 230 refers to the selected second variation pattern lottery table, and one read second variation pattern determination random value corresponds to any of a plurality of types of non-reach variation patterns and a plurality of types of reach variation patterns. By determining whether it is attached, one late fluctuation pattern is determined from a plurality of types of non-reach fluctuation patterns and a plurality of types of reach fluctuation patterns.

  Therefore, in the second variation pattern determination process, when the jackpot is not won, any one of the no reach variation pattern 1 to the no reach variation pattern 3 and the reach variation pattern 1 to the reach variation pattern 5 shown in FIG. When one is determined and the jackpot is won, any one of reach variation pattern 1 to reach variation pattern 5 shown in FIG. 10 is determined.

  Here, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 7 to FIG. 10, fluctuation time is set for each of a plurality of first half variation patterns and a plurality of second half variation patterns. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 7 and FIG. 8, there is no first half fluctuation pattern which can be determined in the first fluctuation pattern determination process when no jackpot is won, and the first half fluctuation pattern 2 has 0 seconds to 5 seconds. A relatively short variation time is set, and in the first half variation pattern 3 to the first half variation pattern 7 that can be determined in the first variation pattern determination process in both the case where the jackpot is not won and the case where the jackpot is won A relatively long fluctuation time of 30 seconds is set.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 9, the no-reach variation pattern 1 to no-reach variation pattern 3 that can be determined in the second variation pattern determination process when the jackpot is not won is a relatively short variation of 1 to 5 seconds. The reach variation pattern 1 to reach variation pattern 5 that can be determined in the second variation pattern determination process when the time is set and the jackpot is not won and when the jackpot is won are compared from 20 seconds to 60 seconds Long fluctuation time is set.

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

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the jackpot is not won and the gaming state is the normal state and the number of reservations is 0 to 1, in the fluctuation group determination process, the fluctuation group lottery table A shown in FIG. In the first variation pattern determination process, the first variation pattern lottery table B or the first variation pattern lottery table C is referred to in the first variation pattern determination process, and the variation time is determined. It becomes easy to determine the first half fluctuation pattern 1 set to 3 seconds and the first half fluctuation pattern 2 set to 5 seconds, and in the second fluctuation pattern determination process, the second fluctuation pattern lottery shown in FIG. Refer to the table B or the second variation pattern lottery table C, and the variation time is set to 2 seconds. No reach variation pattern 2 or variation time is 5 seconds. None Reach is set variation pattern 3 is easily determined.

  Further, when the jackpot is not won and the gaming state is the normal state and the number of reservations is two to three, in the fluctuation group determination process, the fluctuation group lottery table B shown in FIG. Alternatively, the group 2 is easily determined, and in the first variation pattern determination process, the first variation pattern lottery table A or the first variation pattern lottery table B shown in FIG. 7 is referred to, and the variation time is set to 0 seconds. In the second variation pattern determination process, the second variation pattern lottery table A shown in FIG. 9 or the second variation pattern lottery table A shown in FIG. 2 With reference to the fluctuation pattern lottery table B, no reach fluctuation pattern 1 in which the fluctuation time is set to 1 second, and the fluctuation time is set to 2 seconds Reach No variation pattern 2 there are likely to be determined.

  Further, when the jackpot is not won and the gaming state is the normal state and the number of reservations is 4 to 7, in the fluctuation group determination process, the fluctuation group lottery table C shown in FIG. By the first variation pattern determination process, the first variation pattern lottery table A shown in FIG. 7 is referred to, and it is easy to determine that there is no first half variation pattern in which the variation time is set to 0 seconds. In the second variation pattern determination process, the second variation pattern lottery table A shown in FIG. 9 is referred to, and it is easy to determine the no reach variation pattern 1 in which the variation time is set to 1 second.

  Further, when the player does not win the jackpot and the gaming state is the definite change state or the short time state, the change group lottery table D shown in FIG. Since it becomes easy to be determined, in the first variation pattern determination process, it is easy to determine that there is no first half variation pattern in which the variation time is set to 0 seconds with reference to the first variation pattern lottery table F shown in FIG. In the second variation pattern determination process, the second variation pattern lottery table A shown in FIG. 9 is referred to, and it is easy to determine the no reach variation pattern 1 in which the variation time is set to 1 second.

  Therefore, when the jackpot is not won, in the normal state, as the number of reservations is increased, a short fluctuation time is often set as the fluctuation time of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. It is possible to increase the frequency with which the execution opportunity comes. Furthermore, regardless of the number of reservations in a definite variation state or a short time state, a shorter variation time is often set as the variation time of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, so the frequency of execution of the special lottery comes Can be made higher.

  Further, as described above, the special lottery means 230 does not display the first special symbol or the second special symbol in a variable display, and when the gaming state is not the special gaming state, the first special random number value from the special random number storage means 2914 Alternatively, the second special random number value is read out and a big lottery determination process, symbol determination process, variation group determination process, first variation pattern determination process, second variation pattern determination process and the like are performed as a special lottery. Even when storing the first special random number value or the second special random number value, the jackpot decision process, the symbol decision process, the fluctuation group decision process, the first fluctuation pattern decision process, the second fluctuation pattern decision process, etc. Perform (pre-judgment means).

  In more detail, the special lottery means 230 (pre-judgment means) receives the detection signal from the first start winning hole sensor 106 or the second start winning hole sensor 108, the random number generator 210 generates a special lottery random number. When a numerical value is acquired, before storing it as a first special random number value in any of the first special storage area 1 to the first special storage area 4, or the second special storage area 1 to the second special storage area Before storing it as a second special random number in any of 4, according to the gaming state and the number of reservations at that time, depending on the first special random number value or the second special random value as a predetermination processing jackpot decision processing, symbol determination A process, a variation group determination process, a first variation pattern determination process, a second variation pattern determination process, and the like are performed.

  Then, the special lottery means 230 prior to the preliminary determination results including the results of the jackpot determination process as the preliminary determination process, the pattern determination process, the variation group determination process, the first variation pattern determination process and the second variation pattern determination process Any one of the first special reserve storage area 1 to the first special reserve storage area 4 or the second special reserve storage area 1 in association with the first special random number value or the second special random number value subjected to the determination processing The second special pending storage area 4 is stored.

  The special display control means 240 is a means for controlling the state display drive device 120 based on the lottery result of the special lottery, and the first special symbol display control process, the second special symbol display control process, the first special hold display control Processing, 2nd special hold display control processing is performed.

  The first special symbol display control process is a process performed when the first special random number value is read from the first special storage area 1 and the special lottery is performed, and the special display control means 240 performs the first process. The first special symbol until the total fluctuation time of the fluctuation time corresponding to the first half fluctuation pattern determined in the fluctuation pattern determination process and the second fluctuation pattern determined in the second fluctuation pattern determination process elapses After the first special symbol is variably displayed by blinking the seven segment display of the display unit 76, the first special symbol is stopped by displaying the seven segment display of the first special symbol display unit 76 in a predetermined manner. Let

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

  The second special symbol display control process is a process performed when the second special random number value is read from the second special hold storage area 1 and the special lottery is performed, and the special display control means 240 The second special symbol until the total fluctuation time of the fluctuation time corresponding to the first half fluctuation pattern determined in the fluctuation pattern determination process and the second fluctuation pattern determined in the second fluctuation pattern determination process elapses After the second special symbol is variably displayed by blinking the seven segment display of the display unit 80, the second special symbol is stopped by displaying the seven segment display of the second special symbol display unit 80 in a predetermined manner. Let

  And the special display control means 240 is an aspect according to whether or not the jackpot is won in the jackpot determination processing, and an aspect according to the jackpot symbol determined in the symbol determination processing when the jackpot is won in the jackpot determination processing. Then, by turning on the 7-segment display of the second special symbol display unit 80, the second special symbol is stopped and displayed, and the result of the special lottery is displayed on the second special symbol display unit 80.

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

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

  As shown in FIG. 11, the gaming state transition control means 250 shifts the gaming state between the normal state, the special gaming state, the probable change state, and the short time state based on the establishment of a predetermined transition condition. I do. As the transition condition of the gaming state, one condition may be defined, or a plurality of conditions may be defined. When a plurality of conditions are determined, the gaming state is determined based on the satisfaction of one of the plurality of predetermined conditions or the satisfaction of all of the plurality of predetermined conditions. It is possible to shift to another game state.

  The normal state is a gaming state corresponding to the initial state among a plurality of types of gaming states, and the transition from the normal state to the special gaming state is possible. In the normal state, the normal lottery is performed with reference to the normal lottery table A in which the winning probability of the normal winning is set to about 1/20, and the jackpot lottery table A in which the winning probability of the jackpot is set to 1/319. A special lottery will be made with reference.

  And in the normal state, the winning probability of the normal winning in the normal lottery is as low as about 1/20, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is as long as 20 seconds, and the period when the common role 52 is expanded is 0.1 seconds. Because it is short, it is difficult for the game ball to enter the second start winning opening 50.

  The special gaming state is started based on winning the jackpot in the special lottery in the normal state, the definite variation state, and the time saving state, and the special game of the number of rounds (number of executions) predetermined according to the type of jackpot symbol is executed. It ends when it is done.

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

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

  Also, when the special gaming state is started based on the fact that the winning flag of the 16th round normal symbol is set to the ON state in the special lottery, the special game of the 16th round of the first round to the 16th round is executed Special game state ends on condition of.

  In addition, when the special game state is started based on the fact that the 4 round regular symbol winning flag is set to the ON state in the special lottery, the special game of the first round to the fourth round is executed. Special game state ends on condition of.

  The definite change state is started when the special gaming state started based on the fact that the winning flag of the 16 round positive change symbol or the 4 round positive change symbol (positive change symbol) is set to the ON state, and from the positive change state Is able to shift to the special game state or the normal state. And in the definite change state, the normal lottery is performed with reference to the normal lottery table B in which the winning probability of the normal winning is set to about 19/20, and the jackpot lottery table B in which the winning probability of the jackpot is set to 1/31. The player has an advantage over the normal state in that a special lottery is performed by reference. The definite change state ends on the condition that the number of times the special lottery has been performed in the positive change state reaches 9999 times, and the state is shifted to the normal state.

  More specifically, when the special gaming state ends, the gaming state transition control means 250 writes a value (for example, 9999) corresponding to a predetermined number of times of gaming (for example, 9999 times) in the definite variation end determination counter 2930 of the main memory 290. Every time a special lottery is performed in the state, decrement update is performed to subtract a value (for example, 1) corresponding to the number of times of game play from the stored value of the definite variation end determination counter 2930. Then, when the stored value of the probability variation end determination counter 2930 reaches a threshold (for example, 0), the probability variation state is terminated and the normal state is started. However, since the probability of winning the jackpot in the special lottery is set to 1/31 in the definite variation state, the special gaming state is started before the number of times the special lottery has been performed in the definite variation state reaches 9999 times. There is almost no transition to the state.

  And in the probability change state, the winning probability of the normal winning in the normal lottery is high as about 19/20, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is as short as 1 second, and the period when the common role 52 is in the expanding state becomes as long as 20 seconds. Therefore, it is advantageous to the player in that the game ball can easily enter the second starting winning opening 50 than in the normal state.

  In addition, in a definite change state, a change time shorter than the change time of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is often set regardless of the number of reservations, so the execution opportunity of the special lottery comes more frequently than the normal state It is supposed to

  The time saving state is started when the special gaming state started based on the 16 round normal symbol or 4 round normal symbol winning flag being set to the ON state, and the special gaming state is started from the time reducing state Or transition to the normal state is possible. And in the time saving state, although the normal drawing is performed with reference to the normal drawing table B in which the winning probability of the normal hitting is set to about 19/20 as in the definite changing state, the winning probability of the big hit is about the same as the normal state. It is more disadvantageous to the player than the probability change state in that a special lottery is performed with reference to the jackpot lottery table A set to 1/319. The time saving state ends on the condition that the number of times the special lottery has been performed in the time saving state reaches 100 times, and is shifted to the normal state.

  Specifically, the gaming state transition control means 250 has a value corresponding to a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) in the time reduction end determination counter 2932 of the main memory 290 when the gaming state is shifted to the short time state. For example, 100) is written, and each time a special lottery is performed in the time saving state, decrement updating is performed to subtract a value (for example, 1) corresponding to the number of times of game play from the stored value of the time saving end determination counter 2932. When the value stored in the hour reduction end determination counter 2932 reaches a threshold (for example, 0), the time reduction state is ended.

  And in the time saving state, similarly to the probability changing state, the winning probability of the normal winning in the normal lottery is as high as about 19/20, and the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is as short as 1 second, the period during which the common role 52 is expanded. Is longer than 20 seconds, which is advantageous to the player in that the game ball can easily enter the second starting winning opening 50 than in the normal state.

  Also, in the time saving state, as in the case of the probability changing state, the changing time shorter as the changing time of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is often set regardless of the number of reservations, so the special lottery The execution opportunity is to come frequently.

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

  The special game execution processing 1 is executed based on the fact that the 16 round probability variation symbol is won in the special lottery, and the special game execution means 260 is the upper limit value of the round counter 2933 with a predetermined number of rounds for the 16 round probability variation symbol A value corresponding to 16 times (for example, 16) is set, and each time the special character 56 completes the operation in a predetermined manner in each round, the stored value of the round counter 2933 is set to the number of rounds for 1 time Increment update is performed to add a corresponding value (for example, 1). Then, when the stored value of the round counter 2933 reaches the upper limit (for example, 16), the special gaming state ends.

  Specifically, in the special game execution processing 1, in the special game of each of the first round to the sixteenth round, the opening timer 2934 counts 29 seconds after the special role 56 is opened, or the special winning opening When the sensor 110 detects the entry of one game ball, the value of the large winning number counter 2936 to which the value (for example, 1) corresponding to one game ball is added reaches the upper limit value (for example, 10) The drive control of the special service driving device 124 is performed so that the special service 56 is in the closed state. Then, “1” is added to the value of the round counter 2933 assuming that the end condition of one round is satisfied.

  The special game execution processing 2 is executed based on the fact that the 4 round probability variation symbol is won in the special lottery, and the special game execution means 260 is the upper limit value of the round counter 2933 with a predetermined number of rounds for the 4 round probability variation symbol. A value corresponding to 4 times (for example, 4) is set, and every time the special character 56 completes its operation in a predetermined manner in each round, the stored value of the round counter 2933 is set to the number of rounds for 1 time. Increment update is performed to add a corresponding value (for example, 1). Then, when the stored value of the round counter 2933 reaches the upper limit (for example, 4), the special game state is ended.

  Specifically, in the special game execution processing 2, in the special game of each of the first round to the fourth round, the opening timer 2934 counts 29 seconds after the special role 56 is opened, or the number of big winnings When the value of the counter 2936 reaches the upper limit value (for example, 10), drive control of the special service driving device 124 is performed such that the special service 56 is closed. Then, “1” is added to the value of the round counter 2933 assuming that the end condition of one round is satisfied.

  The special game execution processing 3 is executed based on the fact that the 16 round normal symbol is won in the special lottery, and the special game execution means 260 is the upper limit value of the round counter 2933 with a predetermined number of rounds for the 16 round probability variation. A value corresponding to 16 times (for example, 16) is set, and each time the special character 56 completes the operation in a predetermined manner in each round, the stored value of the round counter 2933 is set to the number of rounds for 1 time Increment update is performed to add a corresponding value (for example, 1). Then, when the stored value of the round counter 2933 reaches the upper limit (for example, 16), the special gaming state ends.

  Specifically, in the special game execution processing 3, in the special game of each of the first round to the sixteenth round, the opening timer 2934 counts 29 seconds after the special role 56 is opened, or the number of big winnings When the value of the counter 2936 reaches the upper limit value (for example, 10), drive control of the special service driving device 124 is performed such that the special service 56 is closed. Then, “1” is added to the value of the round counter 2933 assuming that the end condition of one round is satisfied.

  The special game execution processing 4 is executed based on the fact that the 4-round normal symbol is won in the special lottery, and the special game execution means 260 is the upper limit of the round counter 2933 with a predetermined number of rounds for the 4-round normal symbol. A value corresponding to 4 times (for example, 4) is set, and every time the special character 56 completes its operation in a predetermined manner in each round, the stored value of the round counter 2933 is set to the number of rounds for 1 time. Increment update is performed to add a corresponding value (for example, 1). Then, when the stored value of the round counter 2933 reaches the upper limit (for example, 4), the special game state is ended.

  Specifically, in the special game execution processing 4, in the special game of each of the first round to the fourth round, the opening timer 2934 counts 29 seconds after the special role 56 is opened, or the number of big wins When the value of the counter 2936 reaches the upper limit value (for example, 10), drive control of the special service driving device 124 is performed such that the special service 56 is closed. Then, “1” is added to the value of the round counter 2933 assuming that the end condition of one round is satisfied.

  The payout control means 270 detects a detection signal based on the detection signal from the first start winning hole sensor 106, the detection signal from the second start winning hole sensor 108, and the detection signal from the special winning hole sensor 110. Control is performed to cause the payout device 130 to pay out the game balls of the number equivalent to the number of award balls predetermined in each case. Specifically, the payout control means 270 transmits a command to pay out four gaming balls to the payout device 130 every time the first start winning opening sensor 106 detects a winning of one gaming ball, and the second Every time the start winning opening sensor 108 detects a winning of one gaming ball, it transmits a command to pay out three gaming balls to the payout device 130, and the special winning opening sensor 110 achieves a winning of one gaming ball. Each time it detects, the payout device 130 transmits a command to pay out 15 gaming balls.

  The payout device 130 performs an operation of paying out the game balls of the number of payouts instructed by the payout control means 270. The payout device 130 is provided with a payout motor in a gaming ball tank for storing gaming balls, and the payout control means 270 controls the rotational angle of the payout motor to count the number of gaming balls as instructed. Pay out of the game ball tank. Further, the payout device 130 is provided with a payout sensor 116 which operates every time one game ball is paid out, and the payout control means 270 actually pays out from the payout device 130 based on the payout signal from the payout sensor 116. It is possible to manage the number of issued game balls.

  The communication control unit 280 performs control to transmit various commands generated in accordance with various calculation results in the main substrate 100 to the sub substrate 102. In the gaming machine according to the present embodiment, only unidirectional communication from the main substrate 100 to the sub substrate 102 is possible between the main substrate 100 and the sub substrate 102, and the sub substrate 102 is connected to the main substrate 100. Communication connection is made so that information can not be sent.

  Subsequently, the sub substrate 102 will be described. The sub substrate 102 is configured to include the effect control means 300 and the sub memory 310.

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

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

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

  In the state effect process, the effect control means 300 causes the liquid crystal display 32 to operate a character image or a background image according to the current game state, based on the game state on the main substrate 100 and a command according to the value of the counter. By changing it or changing the effect sound output from the speaker 14, an effect that suggests the current gaming state to the player is executed.

  For example, when the current gaming state is a definite change state, the effect control means 300 causes the liquid crystal display 32 to display a positive change state image indicating that the current gaming state is a positive change state, and the current play state is short In the state, the liquid crystal display 32 indicates that the current gaming state is the short time state, and the short time state indicates the number of times until the total number of times the special lottery has been performed in the short time state reaches 100 times. Display the image.

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

  In the special lottery effect process, when the preliminary determination process is performed on the main substrate 100, the effect control means 300 performs an effect lottery for temporarily determining the contents of the special lottery effect based on the command corresponding to the preliminary determination result, When a special lottery is performed on the main substrate 100, an effect lottery that finally determines the contents of the special lottery effect is performed based on a command corresponding to the result of the special lottery. And, in order to match the variable display and stop display of the first special symbol in the first special symbol display unit 76, or to match the variable display and stop display of the second special symbol in the second special symbol display unit 80, A lottery effect is executed by the effect device 176.

  Specifically, in the special lottery effect process, the effect control means 300 causes the liquid crystal display 32 to display a background image (not shown) as shown in FIG. 350, the middle effect pattern 352 and the right effect pattern 354 are displayed. Then, the effect control means 300 reads out the first special random number value from the first special storage area 1, and whenever the special lottery is performed, it is accompanied by the start of the fluctuation display of the first special symbol in the first special symbol display section 76. Each time the second special random number value is read out from the second special storage area 1 and a special lottery is performed, the second special symbol display unit 80 starts the variation display of the second special symbol, as shown in FIG. As shown in (B), after the left effect pattern 350, the inside effect pattern 352 and the right effect pattern 354 are variably displayed at high speed, whether the jackpot is won in the jackpot determination processing in the first special lottery or the second special lottery In a mode according to whether or not the jackpot is won, in a mode according to the jackpot symbol determined in the symbol determination process, the left effect pattern 350, the middle effect pattern 352, and By stopping and displaying the right effect design 354 and changing the background image on the liquid crystal display 32 or reproducing and displaying the effect moving image in which the character image operates, in a mode according to each of a plurality of effect patterns. A special lottery effect corresponding to the type of effect pattern is executed on the liquid crystal display 32. The downward arrow in the drawing indicates that each of the left effect pattern 350, the middle effect pattern 352, and the right effect pattern 354 is being variably displayed.

  In detail, in the special lottery effect process, the effect control means 300 sets the random number value for effect lottery based on the command according to the preliminary determination result or the command according to the special lottery result being input from the main substrate 100. A plurality of random number values such as a first effect pattern determination random number value and a second effect pattern determination random value are acquired, and a first effect pattern determination process, a second effect pattern determination process, and the like are performed as effect lottery.

  In the first effect pattern determination process, on the basis of the acquired first effect pattern determination random number value, which of the plurality of first half effect patterns is the first half effect pattern corresponding to the first half of the special lottery effect Is a process of determining Then, in the first effect pattern determination process, the effect control means 300 refers to any one of the plurality of types of first effect pattern lottery tables stored in the effect lottery table storage means 3112 of the sub memory 310, and performs the random number determination process. Whether to perform is selected according to the first half fluctuation pattern determined in the first fluctuation pattern determination process.

  In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the effect lottery table storage means 3112 corresponds to the case where the result of the first variation pattern determination process in the main substrate 100 is each of the first half variation pattern 1 to the first half variation pattern 7. Seven types of first effect pattern lottery tables of effect pattern lottery table A to first effect pattern lottery table G are stored (not shown). In each first effect pattern lottery table, any one of a plurality of first half effect patterns is associated with each of 100 first effect pattern determination random numbers from 0 to 99. Then, when the result of the first variation pattern determination process is the first half variation pattern 1, the effect control means 300 selects the first effect pattern lottery table A, and the result of the first variation pattern determination process is the first half variation pattern 2 If it is, the first effect pattern lottery table B is selected, and the first effect pattern lottery table corresponding to the first half of the fluctuation pattern determined in the first fluctuation pattern determination process is selected.

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

  In the second effect pattern determination process, based on the acquired one second effect pattern determination random value, which of the plurality of second effect patterns corresponds to the second half effect pattern corresponding to the second half of the special lottery effect Is a process of determining Then, in the second effect pattern determination process, the effect control means 300 refers to any one of the plurality of types of second effect pattern lottery tables stored in the effect lottery table storage means 3112 of the sub memory 310, and performs the random number determination process. Whether to perform is selected according to the second half fluctuation pattern determined in the second fluctuation pattern determination process.

  In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the second variation pattern determination process in the main substrate 100 corresponds to the case of no reach variation pattern 1 to no reach variation pattern 3 and reach variation pattern 1 to reach variation pattern 5 respectively. In the effect lottery table storage means 3112, eight types of second effect pattern lottery tables of the second effect pattern lottery table A to the second effect pattern lottery table H are stored (not shown). In each second effect pattern lottery table, for each of the 100 second effect pattern determination random numbers from 0 to 99, a plurality of types of reach none effect patterns and a plurality of reach effects as a plurality of second-half effect patterns One of the patterns is associated. Then, if the result of the second variation pattern determination process is the no reach variation pattern 1, the effect control means 300 selects the second effect pattern lottery table A, and the result of the second variation pattern determination process is the reach variation pattern When it is 1, the second effect pattern lottery table D is selected, and the second effect pattern lottery table corresponding to the second half of the fluctuation pattern determined in the second fluctuation pattern determination process is selected.

  Then, referring to the selected second effect pattern lottery table, the effect control means 300 associates one second effect pattern determination random number value with any of a plurality of non-reach effect patterns and a plurality of reach effect patterns. By determining whether there is one reach non-attribution effect pattern or one reach effect pattern from a plurality of types of non-reach effect effects patterns and a plurality of types of reach effect patterns.

  Here, the rendering time is set for each of a plurality of types of first half rendering patterns, and the rendering time of the first half rendering pattern that can be determined by the first rendering pattern lottery table A is the variation time of the first half variation pattern 1 The rendering time of the first half rendering pattern which is set to the same 3 seconds and can be determined by the first rendering pattern lottery table B is set to 5 seconds which is the same as the variation time of the first half variation pattern 2. The effect time of the first half effect pattern that can be determined by the first effect pattern lottery table is set to be equal to the change time of the first half change pattern corresponding to each first effect pattern lottery table.

  In addition, the rendering time is also set for each of the plurality of reach no effect patterns and the plurality of reach effect patterns, and the effect times of the plurality of reach no effect patterns that can be determined by the second effect pattern lottery table A are The production time of a plurality of reach effect patterns which can be determined by the second effect pattern lottery table E is set to one second identical to the change time of the reach no change pattern 1 in any case, the change of the reach change pattern 1 The presentation time of a plurality of types of reach none production patterns or a plurality of types of reach production patterns that can be determined by each second performance pattern lottery table is set to the same 20 seconds as the time, and so on. No reach variation pattern or reach variation pattern corresponding to the table It is set to be the same as the dynamic time.

  In the special lottery effect processing, the effect control means 300 performs the special lottery effect according to the start of the variation display of the first special symbol in the first special symbol display unit 76 or the second special symbol in the second special symbol display unit 80. The execution time is the sum of presentation time according to the first-half effect pattern determined in the first effect pattern determination process and start time according to the second-half effect pattern determined in the second effect pattern determination process. Execute a special lottery effect. Thereby, the variation time of the first special symbol in the first special symbol display unit 76 or the second special symbol in the second special symbol display unit 80 is synchronized with the effect time of the special lottery effect.

  For example, when the jackpot determination process does not win the jackpot, and the reach-no effect pattern is determined in the second effect pattern determination process, the first special symbol or the second special in the first special symbol display unit 76 At the start of the variable display of the second special symbol in the symbol display unit 80, as shown in FIG. 12 (B), the variable display of the left effect pattern 350, the middle effect pattern 352 and the right effect pattern 354 is started, As shown in FIG. 12 (C), first, the left effect pattern 350 is displayed as a temporary stop so that it is slightly stopped without being completely stopped in any of the modes (the mode showing “5” in FIG. 12 (C)). Then, as shown in FIG. 12D, the right effect pattern 354 is temporarily stopped and displayed in a mode (non-reach mode) different from the left effect pattern 350.

  Then, before the first special symbol in the first special symbol display unit 76 or the second special symbol in the second special symbol display unit 80 is stopped and displayed, as shown in FIG. A temporary stop is displayed in a mode (a lost mode) different from left production design 350 and right production design 354 and the first special symbol in first special symbol display 76 or the second special symbol in second special symbol display 80 is stopped At approximately the same timing as displayed, as shown in FIG. 12 (F), the middle effect pattern 352 is completely stopped in a mode different from the left effect pattern 350 and the right effect pattern 354 (a lost mode). The confirmation stop is displayed.

  Also, for example, when the jackpot is won in the jackpot determination process, or when the jackpot is not won in the jackpot determination process, and the reach effect pattern is determined in the second effect pattern determination process, the first special With the start of variable display of the first special symbol in the symbol display portion 76 or the second special symbol in the second special symbol display portion 80, as shown in FIG. 13A, the left effect symbol 350, the middle effect symbol 352 And the variable display of the right effect design 354 is started, and as shown in FIG. 13 (B), the left effect design 350 is temporarily stopped first, and then, as shown in FIG. 13 (C), the middle effect pattern 352 is While the variable display is performed, the right effect pattern 354 is temporarily stopped and displayed in the same mode (reach mode) as the left effect pattern 350. Then, as shown in FIG. 13D, reproduction and display of the effect moving image corresponding to the determined reach effect pattern is started, and the first special symbol or the second special symbol display portion 80 in the first special symbol display portion 76 is started. The reproduction display of the effect moving image is ended within the fluctuation time of the second special symbol in.

  More specifically, in the example of FIG. 13 (D), in the center of the display area of the liquid crystal display 32, the effect moving image in which the character A fights with the character B is reproduced and displayed, and this effect moving image is reproduced and displayed. Is a reduction corresponding to the left effect pattern 350 at the upper right of the display area of the liquid crystal display 32, instead of the left effect pattern 350, the middle effect pattern 352, and the right effect pattern 354 displayed at the center of the display area of the liquid crystal display 32. The left rendering symbol 360, the under-reduction rendering symbol 362 corresponding to the middle rendering symbol 352, and the reduction right rendering symbol 364 corresponding to the right rendering symbol 354 are displayed. That is, as shown in FIG. 13D, the reduced left effect design symbol 360 and the reduced right effect pattern 364 are temporarily stopped in the same mode (reach mode), and the variable effect stage pattern 362 is variably displayed.

  When the jackpot is won, as shown in FIG. 13 (E), at the center of the display area of the liquid crystal display 32, the effect moving image in which the character A wins the character B is reproduced and displayed, and the liquid crystal display In the upper right of the 32 display areas, the player is that the jackpot is won by the temporary stop display being performed in the same mode (big hit mode) as the reduced left effect pattern 360 and the reduced right effect pattern 364 during the reduction during production pattern 362 Will be notified temporarily.

  Then, the effect moving image in which the character A wins the character B ends, and as shown in FIG. 13F, the left effect pattern 350 and the middle effect pattern 352 displayed temporarily stop at the center of the display area of the liquid crystal display 32. And after the right effect design 354 is displayed, as shown in FIG. 13 (G), the left effect pattern 350, the middle effect pattern 352 and the right effect pattern 354 are displayed in a fixed stop at the center of the display area of the liquid crystal display 32. The speaker 14 outputs a sound effect to notify the player that the jackpot has been won, and the player is definitely notified that the jackpot has been won.

  On the other hand, if the jackpot has not been won, as shown in FIG. 13H, the effect animation in which the character A loses the character B is reproduced in the center of the display area of the liquid crystal display 32, In the upper right of the display area of the display 32, by not being displayed for a temporary stop in a mode (reach lost mode) different from the reduced left effect pattern 360 and the reduced right effect pattern 364 during the reduction the production pattern 362 is not winning the jackpot It is temporarily notified to the player.

  Then, the moving image in which the character A loses to the character B ends, and as shown in FIG. 13I, the left effect pattern 350, the middle effect pattern 352, and the middle effect pattern 352 displayed temporarily stop at the center of the display area of the liquid crystal display 32. After the right effect pattern 354 is displayed, as shown in FIG. 13J, the left effect pattern 350, the middle effect pattern 352 and the right effect pattern 354 are displayed in a fixed stop at the center of the display area of the liquid crystal display 32. As a result, the player is definitely notified that the jackpot has not been won.

  Here, in the special lottery effect processing, since a common effect moving image may be reproduced and displayed in both cases of winning the jackpot and not winning the jackpot, when the common effect moving image is played back and displayed. Can greatly enhance the player's expectation for winning a jackpot.

  And in this embodiment, in the effect pattern determined when the 16 round probability symbol is determined in the symbol determining process, the left effect pattern 350, the middle effect pattern 352 and the numeral portion 410 of the right effect pattern 354 are all “ In this manner, the confirmation display is stopped in the manner of “7”.

  In addition, in the effect pattern determined when the four round probability variation symbol is determined in the symbol determination process, the left effect pattern 350, the middle effect pattern 352, and the numeral portion 410 of the right effect pattern 354 all show "1". In addition to the fixed stop display in the aspect, the fixed stop display may be made in any of the modes indicating "3" or "5".

  In addition, in the effect pattern determined when 16 round normal symbols are determined in the symbol determination process, the left effect pattern 350, the middle effect pattern 352, and the numeral portion 410 of the right effect pattern 354 all show "8". Even in the aspect, the confirmation stop may be displayed.

  In addition, in the effect pattern determined when the 4-round normal symbol is determined in the symbol determination process, the left effect pattern 350, the middle effect pattern 352 and the numeral portion 410 of the right effect pattern 354 all show "2". In addition to the fixed stop display in the aspect, the fixed stop display may be performed even in a mode in which any one of them indicates “4” or any one of “6”.

  Thus, in the present embodiment, the left presentation pattern 350, the middle presentation pattern 352, and the right presentation pattern 354 are varied on the liquid crystal display 32 in the effect pattern according to the variation type of the first special symbol or the second special symbol in the state display device 70. The display is performed to temporarily display the left effect pattern 350, the middle effect pattern 352, and the right effect pattern 354 in a mode according to the result of the special lottery while enhancing the player's sense of expectation for winning a big hit by displaying. After that, the final stop display is performed to notify the player of the result of the special lottery.

  In the hold display effect process, the effect control means 300 is configured to hold the second special hold number in the main memory 290 in the special random number storage means 2914 based on a command corresponding to the first special hold number or the second special hold number on the main substrate 100. (1) Display an image indicating the status of the special random number value or the second special random value on the liquid crystal display 32. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 14A, the first special hold storage area 1 to the first special hold storage area 4 of the special random number storage means 2914 or the second Four reserve display areas (display areas) of the first reserve display area 411 to the fourth reserve display area 414 are provided corresponding to the special reserve storage area 1 to the second special reserve storage area 4, and each reserve display In the area, as shown in FIG. 14A, a first reserve image 420 indicating which of the first special reserve storage area 1 to the first special reserve storage area 4 the first special random number value is stored in; Alternatively, as shown in FIG. 14B, it is possible to display a second hold image 422 indicating which of the second special hold storage area 1 to the second special hold storage area 4 the second special random number value is stored in It has become.

  In more detail, the effect control means 300 is a case where the second special random number value is not stored in any of the second special hold storage area 1 to the second special hold storage area 4, and the first special hold storage area 1 If the first special random number value is stored in the first holding display area 411, the first holding image 420 is displayed, and the first special holding storage area 1 and the first special holding storage area 2 When the first special random number value is held, the first reserved image 420 is displayed in each of the first reserved display area 411 and the second reserved display area 412, and so on, and so on When the second special random number is not stored in any of the second special reserve storage area 4, the first special random number value reserved in the first special reserve storage area 1 to the first special reserve storage area 4 1st pending display area according to the number of 411 and displays the first hold image 420 in each of the fourth hold display area 414. In the example of FIG. 14A, the second special random number value is not stored in any of the second special reserve storage area 1 to the second special reserve storage area 4, and the first special reserve storage area 1 to the first Since the first special random number value is reserved in each of the special reserve storage areas 3, the first reserve image 420 is displayed in each of the first reserve display area 411 to the third reserve display area 413.

  In addition, the effect control means 300 sets the second special hold storage area 1 regardless of whether the first special random number value is stored in any of the first special hold storage area 1 to the first special hold storage area 4. If the second special random number value is held, the second hold image 422 is displayed in the first hold display area 411, and the second special hold storage area 1 and the second special hold storage area 2 are subjected to the second special When the random number value is held, the second hold image 422 is displayed in each of the first hold display area 411 and the second hold display area 412, and so on. When the second special random number value is stored in any of the special reserve storage area 4, the number of second special random number values reserved in the second special reserve storage area 1 to the second special reserve storage area 4 According to the first hold display area 41 In each of the to fourth hold display area 414 displaying the second hold image 422. In the example of FIG. 14B, since the second special random number value is reserved in each of the second special reserve storage area 1 to the second special reserve storage area 2, the first reserve display area 411 to the second reserve area The second hold image 422 is displayed in each of the display areas 412.

  Further, in the present embodiment, in the lower part of the display area of the liquid crystal display 32, an area to the left of the first hold display area 411 corresponds to the special hold storage area of the special random number storage unit 2914 An area 430 is provided, and when the first special random number value is read from the first special hold storage area 1 and stored in the special hold storage area, the first hold image is provided in the hold display area 430. When the second special random number value is read out from the second special storage area 1 and stored in the special storage area, a second storage image 422 is displayed.

  For example, in the state shown in FIG. 14A, when the first special random number value is read out from the first special storage area 1, the special lottery is performed, and the first special random number value is stored in the special storage area. The effect control means 300 moves the first hold image 420 displayed in the first hold display area 411 to the hold display area 430 as shown in FIG. The variational display of the effect pattern 352 and the right effect pattern 354 is started, and the first hold image 420 displayed in the hold display area after the second hold display area 412 is held with a small ordinal number smaller than the original hold display area Perform display control to move to the display area. As a result, the first hold image 420 displayed in the hold display area 430 corresponds to the first special random number value to be a target of the current special lottery, and is displayed in the first hold display area 411 or later. It can be shown that the image 420 corresponds to the first special random number value to be the target of the special lottery after the next time.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 14 (D), when the left effect pattern 350, the middle effect pattern 352 and the right effect pattern 354 are displayed on the fixed stop display and the result of the special lottery is displayed, it is stored in the special storage area. As the first special random number value is deleted, the first reserved image 420 displayed in the reserved display area 430 is deleted. Then, when the first special random number value is further read out from the first special storage area 1 and a special lottery is performed, the effect control means 300 is not shown, but the first storage displayed in the first storage display area 411. The image 420 is moved to the hold display area 430, and variable display of the left effect pattern 350, the middle effect pattern 352 and the right effect pattern 354 is started, and the image is displayed in the hold display area after the second hold display area 412. Display control is performed to move the first hold image 420 from the original hold display area to a hold display area having a smaller ordinal number.

  Although not shown, in a state where a plurality of second special random number values are held in the second special reserved storage area 1 to the second special reserved memory area 4, the second special reserved memory area 1 to the second special random number value When the special lottery is performed and the second special random number value is stored in the special reserve storage area, the effect control means 300 relates the second reserve image 422 displayed in the first reserve display area 411. The second hold image displayed in the hold display area subsequent to the second hold display area 412 by moving to the hold display area 430 and starting variable display of the left effect pattern 350, the middle effect pattern 352, and the right effect pattern 354. Display control is performed to move 422 from the original hold display area to the hold display area having a smaller ordinal number. As a result, the second hold image 422 displayed in the hold display area 430 corresponds to the second special random number value to be a target of the current special lottery, and is displayed in the first hold display area 411 or later. It can be shown that the image 422 corresponds to a second special random number value to be subjected to a special lottery after the next time.

  In addition, according to the preliminary determination result corresponding to the first special random number value or the second special random number value, the effect control means 300 acquires the first special random value or the second special random value after obtaining the first special random value or the second special random value. Alternatively, until the variation display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol ends for the second special random number, or after the first special random value or the second special random value is acquired, the first special random value Alternatively, for the first special random number value acquired immediately before the second special random number value or the second special random number value, the pre-reading effect is produced until the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol ends. Make it run. In the present embodiment, as the pre-reading effect, for example, the color or shape of the first holding image 420 or the second holding image 422 corresponding to the first special random number value or the second special random value for which the pre-reading effect is determined to be executed Change, display an effect image around the first hold image 420 or the second hold image 422, display an object image such as a character image, or display a special background image different from a normal background image To In the present embodiment, when the gaming state is the normal state, the prefetching effect is not performed for the second special random number value, and when the gaming state is the definite change state or the short time state, the first special random number value is I try not to perform pre-reading effects.

  Here, the effect control means 300 does not win the jackpot if the result of the jackpot determination process included in the preliminary determination result corresponding to the first special random number value or the second special random number is a jackpot winning result In the case where the special lottery effect is performed in the reach effect pattern, the prefetch effect is performed for the first special random number value or the second special random value.

  Specifically, in the present embodiment, the special lottery means 230 does not win the jackpot in the jackpot determination processing performed as the prior determination processing, and the variation included in the first special random number value or the second special random value If the group determination random value is an indeterminate value which is any of 0 to 89, the indeterminate value information is set as the predetermination result, and if it is a fixed value which is any of 90 to 99, the indeterminate value is fixed. Set value information as the pre-judgment result.

  Then, if the result of the jackpot determination process included in the preliminary determination result is that the jackpot has been won, the effect control means 300 determines whether or not the preread effect is executable for the first special random number value or the second special random value. If a jackpot is not won, it is determined whether or not fixed value information is included in the preliminary determination result, and fixed value information is included. , We are trying to perform a pre-reading effect lottery.

  Thus, in this embodiment, the time when the prior determination process is performed for the first special random number value or the second special random number value, and the time when the special lottery for the same first special random value or the second special random value is performed. Even if the number of reservations is changing, if a special lottery is performed for the first special random number value or the second special random value for which execution of the pre-reading effect is determined, the jackpot is won or the jackpot is not won. Even in the reach effect pattern, the special lottery effect can be executed.

  Then, when the effect control means 300 determines the execution of the pre-reading effect in the pre-reading effect lottery for the first special random number value, the special holding storage area and the first special holding storage area 1 to the first special holding storage area 4 Of the first special random number values pending in the first special random number value acquired prior to the first special random number value for which the execution of the pre-reading effect is determined, the jackpot included in the preliminary determination result The first special random number value in which the result of the decision process is the jackpot, or the result of the jackpot decision process included in the preliminary determination result is the one that did not win the jackpot, but the preliminary decision result includes the fixed value information If there is no first special random number value, the pre-reading effect is started on the assumption that the pre-reading effect start condition is satisfied.

  In addition, when the execution of the pre-reading effect is determined in the pre-reading effect lottery for the second special random number value, it is held in the special holding storage area and the second special holding storage area 1 to the second special holding storage area 4 The result of the jackpot determination process included in the pre-judgment result is a second special random number value, which is included in the second special random value acquired earlier than the second special random value for which the execution of the pre-reading effect is determined. The second special random number that has won the jackpot, or the result of the jackpot determination process included in the preliminary determination result is the one that did not win the jackpot, but the second determination includes the fixed value information. If the special random number value does not exist, the pre-reading effect is started on the assumption that the pre-reading effect start condition is satisfied.

  Thereby, in the present embodiment, when the execution of the pre-reading effect is determined for the first special random number value or the second special random value, the jackpot is won for the first special random value or the second special random value that is already suspended. If confirmed, if the special lottery effect is executed in the reach effect pattern, and if it is determined that the special lottery effect is executed in the reach effect pattern, it is executed by the determined jackpot Pre-reading effect can be started after the special gaming state is finished, or after the special lottery effect by the reach effect pattern being executed or determined to be executed is finished. .

3. Control Method of this Embodiment Hereinafter, the control method of this embodiment will be described in detail. In the present embodiment, various advance notice effects for enhancing the player's sense of expectation are executed as the special lottery effects, but execution of multiple types of advance notice effects is determined, and each notice is performed while the execution of each advance notice effect is started. There may be a case where an advance notice prohibition effect that prohibits (regulates) the progression of the effect (specific effect) and cancels the prohibition at specific timing to resume the progress of each advance effect is executed.

  Specifically, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 15A, the left effect pattern 350, the middle effect pattern 352 and the right effect pattern 354 are fluctuatingly displayed on the liquid crystal display 32, and the first special storage area 1 is displayed. If the game ball enters the first start winning opening 46 while the white first reserved image 420 is displayed in the first reserved display area 411, because the first special random number value is reserved in FIG. As shown in FIG. 15 (B), a pending change notice effect A may be started in which the first pending image 420 of a color different from normal white is displayed in the second pending display area 412. And in this embodiment, when advance notice prohibition production is performed, progress of suspension change advance notice production A is stopped one second after suspension change advance notice production A is started, as shown in Drawing 15 (C). A prohibition mark 500 (regulation display) may be displayed to indicate that the progress of the holding change advance presentation effect A is prohibited so as to overlap the first holding image 420 whose color has changed to blue.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 15 (D), even if the left effect pattern 350, the middle effect pattern 352 and the right effect pattern 354 are displayed on the fixed stop, the prohibition mark 500 is displayed on the first reserved image 420 whose color has changed to blue. When the special lottery is performed by reading the first special random number value from the first special reserve storage area 1 and continuing the process, as shown in FIG. The first reserved image 420 is moved to the reserved display area 430, and the blue first reserved image 420 displayed in the second reserved display area 412 is moved to the first reserved display area 411 while the prohibition mark 500 is displayed. At the same time, the variable display of the left effect pattern 350, the middle effect pattern 352 and the right effect pattern 354 is started.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 15F, for example, a character preview effect A may be started in which a moving image in which the character B tears off the screen with a sword is displayed in the center of the display area of the liquid crystal display 32. When the effect is executed, the progress of the moving image of the character preview effect A is stopped one second after the character preview effect A is started, and is displayed as a still image, as shown in FIG. 15 (G), the character A prohibition mark 500 may be displayed on the still image of the preview effect A. In this case, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 15H, the still image of the character preview effect A is reduced and changed to the character preview effect A reduced image 502 while the prohibition mark 500 is displayed. The display is moved to the upper right of the display area of the liquid crystal display 32, and the variable display of the left effect pattern 350, the middle effect pattern 352 and the right effect pattern 354 is continued in the center of the display area of the liquid crystal display 32.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 15H, for example, a car character 504 whose aspect of the first reserved image 420 may change when passing in front of the first reserved image 420 is displayed in the lower right portion of the display area of the liquid crystal display 32. Although the pending change notice effect B to appear may be started, when the advance notice prohibited effect is executed, the moving picture of the pending change notice effect B is one second after the pending change notice effect B is started. The car character 504 is stopped and movement of the car character 504 is stopped, and as shown in FIG. 16A, the car character 504 may display the prohibition mark 500 at the lower right portion of the display area of the liquid crystal display 32.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 16 (B), even if the left effect pattern 350, the middle effect pattern 352 and the right effect pattern 354 are stopped for confirmation, the first hold image 420 whose color is changed to blue and the character advance effect A As shown in FIG. 16C, when the prohibition mark 500 continues to be displayed on each of the reduced image 502 and the car character 504 and the first special random number value is read out from the first special storage area 1 and a special lottery is performed. The blue first reserved image 420 displayed in the first reserved display area 411 moves to the reserved display area 430 while the prohibition mark 500 is displayed, and the left effect pattern 350, the middle effect pattern 352, and The variable display of the right effect design 354 is started.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 16D, for example, there may be a case where a door preview effect is started in which a moving image in which any character appears is displayed after the door is closed and then opened in the central portion of the display area of the liquid crystal display 32. Although there is an announcement prohibition effect, one second after the door announcement effect is started, the progress of the animation of the door announcement effect is stopped and displayed as a still image, as shown in FIG. In some cases, the prohibition mark 500 may be displayed on the still image of the door preview effect. In this case, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 16F, the still image of the door preview effect is reduced in a state where the prohibition mark 500 is displayed, and is changed to a door preview effect reduced image 506. The display is moved to the upper left portion of the display area of the display 32, and the variable display of the left effect pattern 350, the middle effect pattern 352, and the right effect pattern 354 is continued at the center of the display area of the liquid crystal display 32.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 16G, for example, in the central portion of the display area of the liquid crystal display 32, a button preview that displays a button image imitating the effect button 26 shown in FIG. 1 and receives an operation on the effect button 26 Although the effect may be started, when the advance notice prohibited effect is executed, even if the button advance effect is started, the operation to the effect button 26 is not received, and one second after the button advance effect is started The progress of the moving image of the button advance effect is stopped and displayed as a still image, and as shown in FIG. 16H, the prohibition mark 500 may be displayed on the button image. In this case, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 17A, the still image of the button advance notice effect is reduced in a state where the prohibition mark 500 is displayed, and is changed to a button advance effect reduced picture 508. The display is moved to the upper central part of the display area of the display 32, and the variable display of the left effect pattern 350, the middle effect pattern 352 and the right effect pattern 354 is continued at the center of the display area of the liquid crystal display 32.

  And as shown to FIG. 17 (B), the left production | presentation pattern 350, the inside production | presentation pattern 352, and the right production | presentation pattern 354 are fluctuatingly displayed in reach mode, and as shown in FIG.17 (C), the production corresponding to a reach production pattern The reproduction display of the moving image is started, and the color is displayed in blue even if the reduced left effect design pattern 360, the during reduction effect pattern 362 and the reduced right effect pattern 364 are variably displayed in the reach mode in the upper right portion of the display area of the liquid crystal display 32. A prohibition mark 500 continues to be displayed on each of the changed first reserve image 420, the character preview effect A reduced image 502, the car character 504, the door preview effect reduced image 506, and the button preview effect reduced image 508.

  Then, when the predetermined opening timing is reached, as shown in FIG. 17D, the prohibition mark 500 of the first reserved image 420 whose color is changed to blue displayed in the reserved display area 430 is erased first. The progress of the pending change notice effect A is resumed, and the first pending image 420 displayed in the pending display area 430 is displayed so as to be wrapped in a flame. Then, as shown in FIG. 17 (E), the prohibition mark 500 of the car character 504 displayed in the lower right portion of the display area of the liquid crystal display 32 is erased, and the progress of the on-hold change notice effect B is resumed. When the character 504 starts moving leftward and passes in front of the first reserved image 420 displayed in the reserved display area 430, the first reserved wrapped in the flame displayed in the reserved display area 430 The image 420 is displayed so as to increase in size.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 17G, the door preview effect reduced image 506 and the prohibition mark 500 displayed on the upper left portion of the display area of the liquid crystal display 32 are erased, and the progress of the door preview effect is resumed. A door in a closed state is displayed at the central part of the display area of the liquid crystal display 32, and as shown in FIG. 17H, a moving image in which the door opens at the central part of the display area of the liquid crystal display 32 and character B appears Is displayed.

  Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 18A, the character preview effect A reduced image 502 displayed on the upper right portion of the display area of the liquid crystal display 32 and its prohibition mark 500 are erased, and the progress of the character preview effect A is Then, the animation in which the character B tears the screen with a sword is displayed at the center of the display area of the liquid crystal display 32, and is displayed at the upper center of the display area of the liquid crystal display 32, as shown in FIG. The button preview effect reduced image 508 and its prohibition mark 500 are erased, and the progress of the button preview effect is resumed, and the button image is displayed in the center of the display area of the liquid crystal display 32, and the effect is "Press the button!" An image for instructing an operation to button 26 is displayed, and an operation to effect button 26 is accepted.

  Then, when the operation to the effect button 26 is performed within a predetermined period after the operation to the effect button 26 is accepted, the effect is performed within the predetermined period at the timing when the operation to the effect button 26 is performed. When the operation to the button 26 is not performed, as shown in FIG. 18C, a moving image in which the character B says the speech A in the center of the display area of the liquid crystal display 32 at the timing when the predetermined period has elapsed. The character preview effect B to be displayed is started.

  In this manner, in the present embodiment, when the advance notice prohibition effect is performed, the progress of the prohibited advance effect is resumed by immediately prohibiting the progress of each advance effect while starting the execution of each advance effect. By releasing the prohibition at a specific timing and successively resuming the progression of each preliminary announcement while raising the player's expectation for the second, the preliminary announcement is performed at a timing different from the timing at which the preliminary announcement is originally performed, A plurality of types of advance notice effects can be performed continuously to enhance the effect of each notice effect.

  Hereinafter, details of the process performed in the above-described example will be described. First, in the present embodiment, when the game ball enters the first start winning opening 46 in the state shown in FIG. 15 (A), prior determination processing is performed for the first special random number value held in the first special hold storage area 2. Based on the fact that fixed value information is included in the prior determination result and the reach variation pattern is determined in the prior determination process, the effect lottery is performed to determine the content of the effect. Then, it is decided to execute the advance notice prohibition effect as the prereading effect, and the prohibition flag indicating that the advance notice prohibition effect is to be executed is set to the ON state. Then, it is decided to execute the pending change advance presentation effect A, and it is further decided that the pending change advance presentation effect A is to be prohibited, as shown in FIG. Among the colors that can be changed, the blue first reserved image 420, which is the color with the lowest expectation for winning a jackpot, is displayed in the second reserved display area 412, and as shown in FIG. The progress of A is stopped, and the prohibition mark 500 is displayed on the blue first reserved image 420.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 15E, when the first special random number value held one before the first special random number value for which the execution of the advance notice prohibition effect is determined is read out and the special lottery is performed. In accordance with the result of the special lottery, a notice effect lottery to determine the notice effect to be executed is performed, and the character change notice effect A shown in FIG. 15 (F) and the hold change notice effect B shown in FIG. It has been decided to run. Then, based on the prohibition flag being set to the ON state, the character preview effect A and the hold change preview effect B are determined to be the target of prohibition, and the progression is stopped one second after the character preview effect A is started. A prohibition mark 500 is displayed on the character preview effect A reduced image 502, and although the on-hold change notice effect B is started, the progression is stopped one second after the start and the prohibition mark 500 is displayed on the car character 504.

  Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 16C, when the first special random number value for which the execution of the advance notice prohibition effect has been determined is read out and the special lottery is performed, the advance effect lottery is performed according to the result of the special lottery. It is determined that the door preview effect shown in FIG. 16 (D), the button preview effect shown in FIG. 16 (G) and the character preview effect B shown in FIG. 18 (C) are executed. Then, based on the prohibition flag being set to the ON state, the door preview effect and the button preview effect are determined to be prohibited objects, and although the door preview effect is started, the progress is stopped one second after the door preview effect Although the prohibition mark 500 is displayed on the reduced image 506, the progress is stopped one second after the button preview effect is started, and the prohibition mark 500 is displayed on the button preview effect reduced image 508.

  Here, in the present embodiment, the button advance effect is a child effect that uses the character advance effect B as one of the parent effects, and the child effect is usually performed immediately before the parent effect. It is supposed to be performed as a series of effects. Then, child effects such as button preview effects may be prohibited, but parent effects such as character preview effects B may not be prohibited.

  In the present embodiment, when child effects such as button advance notice effects are determined to be prohibited, if child effects are started at timing immediately before parent effect which is normal start timing of child effects, Since the prohibition mark 500 will be deleted soon after the progression of the child effect is stopped and the prohibition mark 500 is displayed and the progression of the child effect will be resumed, the effect of the effect by prohibiting the progression of the child effect is enhanced I can not do it. Therefore, in the present embodiment, for child effects, the normal start timing and the start timing when it is determined to be a prohibited object are predetermined, and when it is determined to be a prohibited object, the normal start timing The child effect is started at the previous timing. Thus, the button advance notice effect is started at the timing shown in FIG. 16 (G), not immediately before the timing at which the character advance effect B shown in FIG. 18 (C) is started.

  Further, in the present embodiment, a special lottery is performed for the first special random number value for which the execution of the notice prohibition effect is determined, and when the notice effect of the prohibition object is determined, the prohibition mark 500 of the notification effect of the prohibition object is deleted. A ban order, which is the order in which the preview effect is resumed, is determined. In this embodiment, the priority of the opening order is determined in advance for each of the preliminary effects that can be prohibited, and the opening order of each of the preliminary effects is determined so that the higher the priority, the earlier the opening order. . In detail, for example, the pending change notice effect that the aspect of the first pending image 420 changes, such as the pending change advance presentation effect A and the pending change advance presentation effect B, is set to be high in priority, and a parent effect such as a button advance effect is present The child effect is set to low priority. As a result, as shown in FIG. 17 (D) to FIG. 18 (B), the opening order is determined in the order of hold change notice effect A, hold change notice effect B, door notice effect, character notice effect A, and button notice effect. ing.

  Then, in the present embodiment, when the opening order is determined, the opening timing (specific timing) which is the timing at which the prohibition mark 500 of the announcement effect to be prohibited is deleted and the announcement effect is resumed is determined. In this embodiment, a plurality of opening timings are determined in advance according to the effect pattern, one opening timing is determined by drawing from the plurality of opening timings, and when the determined opening timing comes, the opening order is set according to the opening order. The prohibition mark 500 of each preliminary announcement effect is deleted, and each preliminary announcement effect is resumed. However, for example, when a child effect in which a parent effect such as a button advance effect is present is included in the prohibited effect in advance effect, in accordance with the execution timing of the parent effect of the child effect included in the prohibited effect. A timing obtained by subtracting the sum of the execution times of the advance notice effects to be prohibited from the execution time of the parent effect is determined as the opening timing so that the child effect prohibition mark 500 is erased and the child effect is resumed. As a result, even if the button advance notice effect is determined to be prohibited, character advance effect B is started according to the progress of the resumed button advance effect, as shown in FIGS. 18B to 18C. .

  In the present embodiment, even if the prohibition flag is set to the ON state, there is a notice effect that is determined as the execution target but not determined as the prohibition target, but the order of prohibition and the timing of opening the notice effect of the prohibition target are determined. If it is done, whether there is a notice effect that should not be executed overlapping with the notice effect of the prohibited object as the not-forecast object of which the start timing comes in the opening period during which the prohibited effect is resumed. Is determined, and when there is a preliminary announcement effect that should not be performed in duplicate, the execution of the preliminary announcement effect that should not be performed in duplicate is canceled. For example, as in the door preview effect shown in FIG. 17 (G) and the character preview effect A shown in FIG. 18 (A), the progress of the preview effect is that the image is displayed in the entire display area of the liquid crystal display 32. In the case where there is an advance notice effect in which an image is displayed in the entire display area of the liquid crystal display 32 as an advance notice effect that is not a prohibition target whose start timing comes during the resumed period, an advance notice effect that should not be executed redundantly. As such, the non-prohibited advance notice effect is deleted from the execution target.

  Then, in the present embodiment, when the timing of opening the ban comes, the prohibition mark 500 of the first pending change announcement effect A is erased in the opening order, the progression of the pending change announcement effect A resumes, and the pending change announcement effect A ends Then, the prohibition mark 500 of the second pending change announcement effect B is erased and the proceeding of the pending change announcement effect B resumes, and when the pending change announcement effect B ends, the third door is opened. Clear the prohibition mark 500 of the notice effect and resume the progress of the door notice effect, and when the door notice effect ends, erase the prohibition mark 500 of the fourth character notice effect A in the opening order and the character notice effect A When the character advance notice effect A is ended, the prohibition mark 500 of the fifth button notice effect in the order of prohibition is erased and the progress of the button notice effect is resumed.

  In the following, the flow of processing performed by the effect control means 300 in relation to execution of the advance notice prohibition effect will be described using a flowchart. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 19, in the predetermination process performed according to the predetermination process, the effect control means 300 first determines the reach fluctuation pattern in the predetermination process (Y in step S100). Then, the effect lottery is performed (step S102), and when the execution of the notice prohibition effect is determined (Y in step S104), the prohibition flag is set to the ON state (step S106).

  Then, when the execution of the pending change advance presentation effect is determined (Y in step S108), it is determined by lottery whether or not this pending change advance presentation effect is prohibited (step S110), and this pending change advance presentation effect When it is decided to make the subject to be prohibited (Y in step S110), the pending change advance presentation effect is executed in a mode in which the degree of expectation for the jackpot win is the lowest (step S112). When one second has passed since the start of the hold change announcement effect (Y in step S114), the progression of the hold change announcement effect is stopped and the prohibition mark 500 is displayed (step S116).

  Then, as shown in FIG. 20, in the special lottery process performed according to the special lottery, when the notice effect lottery is performed according to the result of the special lottery (step S200), the prohibition flag is set to the ON state (Y in step S202), it is determined whether or not the advance notice subject to be prohibited is less than or equal to a predetermined number (step S204), and if it is less than or equal to the predetermined number (Y in step S204) The target announcement effect is determined by lottery (step S206). Then, if the current special lottery is not the special lottery for the first special random number value or the second special random number value for which the execution of the advance notice prohibition effect is determined (N in step S208), the process is ended as it is.

  On the other hand, if the current special lottery is a special lottery for the first special random number value or the second special random number value for which the execution of the advance notice prohibition effect is determined (Y in step S208), The opening order is determined (step S210). Then, when the child effect is included in the notice effect of the prohibition target (Y in step S212), the opening timing is determined based on the sum of the execution timing of the parent effect and the execution time of the notice effect of the prohibition object ( Step S214), when the child effect is not included in the notice effect of the prohibition object (N in step S212), one opening timing is determined by lottery from a plurality of opening timings according to the effect pattern (step S216) .

  Then, it is judged whether or not there is a notice effect which should not be executed overlapping with the notice effect of the prohibition object which is the execution object but not the prohibition object (step S218), and it is not to be executed repeatedly. If there is an advance notice effect (Y in step S218), the advance notice effect is deleted from the execution target (step S220).

  Then, as shown in FIG. 21, in the process of performing the advance notice effect executed when executing the advance notice effect, when the execution timing of the advance notice effect to be executed comes (Y in step S300), the advance notice effect is executed (step S302), if the advance notice effect is a prohibition target (Y in step S304), the progress of the advance notice effect is stopped when one second passes after the start of the advance notice effect (Y in step S306) ( Step S308) The prohibition mark 500 is displayed for the notice effect (step S310).

  Then, as shown in FIG. 22, in the opening process performed when the opening timing comes, when the opening timing comes (Y in step S400), 1 is substituted for the opening order N (step S402), and the opening order N The prohibition mark 500 of the preview effect is erased and the progression is resumed (step S404). Then, when the preview effect of the unlocking order N is finished (Y in step S406), 1 is added to the unlocking order N if the preview effect of the unlocking order N is not the final notice effect of the prohibition target (N in step S408). Then (step S410), the process returns to step S404. On the other hand, if the preliminary announcement effect of the opening order N is the final announcement object of the prohibition object (Y in step S408), the prohibition flag is set to the OFF state (step S412).

4. Modifications The present invention is not limited to the ones described in the above embodiments, and various modifications can be made. The modifications will be introduced below. The above-described embodiment and various methods described below as modifications may be combined as appropriate as a control method for realizing the present invention.

  First, in the above embodiment, an example is described in which the prohibition mark 500 is displayed by stopping the progress of the notice effect of the prohibition target, but the prohibition mark 500 is not displayed even if the progress of the notice effect of the prohibition object is stopped You may do so.

  Further, in the above embodiment, when the progress of the prohibited advance announcement effect is stopped, the prohibited advance announcement effect of which the progress is stopped is displayed together with the prohibition mark 500 until the progress of the prohibited advance announcement effect is resumed. Although the example has been described, when the progress of the prohibited preliminary announcement effect is stopped, the prohibited preliminary announcement effect of which the progress has been stopped is displayed together with the prohibition mark 500, but is the next preliminary announcement effect started? When the predetermined time period has passed, the notice effect and the prohibition mark 500 to be prohibited may be deleted.

  Then, in this case, when the timing of opening the ban comes, after all the prohibited effects for which the progress has been stopped are displayed again together with the prohibited mark 500, the progress of the prohibited effects for the prohibited object is successively resumed Alternatively, the progress of the prohibited target preview effects may be sequentially and continuously resumed without displaying all the prohibited target preview effects whose progress has been stopped together with the prohibited mark 500. Good.

  Moreover, although the said embodiment gave and demonstrated the example which becomes a prohibition object for the announcement production | presentation with which a presentation image is displayed on the liquid crystal display 32, the announcement production | presentation with which a presentation thing operate | moves may be made prohibition object.

  Further, in the above embodiment, although the example in which the advance notice prohibition effect is executed is described as the prefetch effect, the advance notice prohibition effect may be executed in the special lottery effect for one special lottery.

  Further, in the above embodiment, although an example in which the progress of the notice effect is stopped and the prohibition mark 500 is displayed one second after the start of the notice effect of the prohibition object is started, the notification effect of the prohibition object is started The occurrence of the advance notice effect may be prohibited (progression is regulated) before being displayed, and the prohibition mark 500 may be displayed. For example, when the pending change advance presentation effect A is to be prohibited, as shown in FIG. 15A, the first pending image 420 in white is displayed in the first pending display area 411, and the first pending image 420 is displayed. Even when the execution of the holding change notice effect A is determined when the gaming ball enters the start winning opening 46, the first white holding image 420 is displayed in the second holding display area 412, while the first white holding image is displayed. When the prohibition mark 500 is displayed so as to overlap with the holding image 420 and the predetermined opening timing comes, the prohibition mark 500 of the first white holding image 420 is erased, the holding change notice effect A is started, and the prohibition mark 500 is displayed. The displayed white first reserved image 420 may be changed to blue or displayed so as to be wrapped in a flame. Also, for example, when the pending change notice effect B is prohibited, the car character 504 will not appear at the right lower part of the display area of the liquid crystal display 32, but at a place where the car character 504 is to appear. When the prohibition mark 500 is displayed in the lower right part of the display area of a certain liquid crystal display 32 and the predetermined opening timing comes, the prohibition mark 500 is erased and the hold change notice effect B is started, and the car character 504 is displayed on the liquid crystal display 32. It may appear in the lower right part of the display area and move leftward. In other words, the progress of the prohibited target notification may be restricted by stopping the progress after starting the prohibited target notification effect, or the progress of the prohibited target notification effect may be inhibited by not starting the prohibited target notification effect. May be regulated.

  Further, in the above embodiment, as shown in FIG. 17C, an example is described in which the timing of opening the ban comes after the reproduction and display of the effect moving image corresponding to the reach effect pattern is started, but FIG. As shown in, the left timing may come in the state where the left effect pattern 350, the middle effect pattern 352 and the right effect pattern 354 are fluctuatingly displayed at high speed, as shown in FIG. 17 (B). Thus, the opening timing may come in a state in which the left effect pattern 350 and the right effect pattern 354 are temporarily stopped in the reach mode while the middle effect pattern 352 is changed and displayed at high speed.

  Further, in the above embodiment, when the notice effect of the prohibition object is determined, one opening order is determined for all the notice effects of the object to be determined, and one opening timing is determined for one opening order. Although the example given was taken as an example, among the determined prohibited object preview effects, the ban order for targeting part of the notification effects for banned targets and the opening order for the preview effects for other banned targets Is decided so that one opening timing for the opening order for the parting prohibited announcements and one opening timing for the opening orders for the other announcements are determined. Alternatively, the opening timing may be determined for each of the determined staging effects to be prohibited. That is, in the special lottery effect for one special lottery, one opening timing may come, or a plurality of opening timings may come.

  Further, in the above embodiment, when the timing of opening the ban comes, the example of the case where the notice presentation of the next prohibition object is resumed after the notification effect of one prohibition object is finished is described, but the visibility of the image does not decrease With regard to advance notice effects that may be executed in duplicate for a reason such as, when the opening timing comes, the next prohibited advance notice effect is started or resumed before the end of the prohibited advance notice effect. Alternatively, a plurality of prohibited target preview effects may be simultaneously started or resumed.

  Further, in the above embodiment, when the prohibition flag is set to the ON state, when the special lottery is performed, the notice effect of the execution target is determined according to the result of the special lottery, and the notice effect of the execution target is prohibited Although an example has been described by way of example in which the target preview effect is determined, when the prior determination process is performed, the target alert effect is determined according to the result of the prior determination process, and the target object is prohibited An advance notice may be determined. That is, when the special lottery is performed, the notice effect of the prohibition target may be determined, or when the advance determination process is performed, the notice effect of the prohibition target may be determined.

  In the above embodiment, an example is described in which the present invention is applied to a pachinko game machine having a game area in which game balls move and firing the game balls in the game area according to the operation of the player. A plurality of reels in each of which are arranged, a lottery is performed according to the operation of the player every game, a plurality of reels are rotated, and a plurality of reels are stopped in a mode according to the result of the lottery The present invention may be applied to a machine (pachislot machine).

2 outer frame, 4 game area, 6 game board, 8 glass units, 10 front frame,
12 front frame lamp, 14 speakers, 16 upper dishes, 18 payout outlets,
20 grip unit, 22 supply port, 24 lower plate, 26 effect buttons,
28 outer rails, 30 inner rails, 32 liquid crystal displays, 34 display frames,
36 rendering units, 38 display frame lights, 40 openings, 42 passages,
44 stages, 46 first starting winning opening, 48 passing gates, 50 second starting winning opening,
52 regular character, 54 big winning opening, 56 special character, 62 out,
70 status display section, 72 normal symbol display section, 74 normal stock display section,
76 first special symbol display unit, 78 first special reserve display unit, 80 second special symbol display unit,
82 second special hold display unit, 84 gaming state display unit, 100 main board,
102 sub board, 104 passage gate sensor, 106 first start winning hole sensor,
108 2nd start winning opening sensor, 110 big winning opening sensor, 116 payout sensor,
120 status display drive device, 122 ordinary role product drive device, 124 special role product drive device 130 dispensing device, 150 effect button switch, 170 effect display device,
172 sound device, 174 effect object drive device, 176 effect device,
210 random number generation means, 220 ordinary lottery means, 222 ordinary display control means,
224 regular character control means, 230 special lottery means, 240 special display control means,
250 game state transition control means, 260 special game execution means, 270 payout control means,
280 Communication control means, 290 main memory, 2910 lottery table storage means,
2912 ordinary random number storage means, 2914 special random number storage means,
2916 flag storage means, 2930 positive variation end determination counter,
2932 hour end check counter, 2933 round counters,
2934 Opening Timer, 2936 Winning Counter,
300 effect control means, 310 sub memory, 3110 effect data storage means,
3112 effect lottery table storage means, 3114 frame buffer 500 prohibition mark, 502 character preview effect A reduced image,
504 car character, 506 door preview effect reduction image,
508 button notice production reduction image

Claims (2)

It is a gaming machine which makes a lottery for determining winning or non-winning and advances a game according to the result of the lottery,
It comprises an effect control means for advancing an effect according to the result of the lottery,
The effect control means is
Regulate the progress of specific effects under predetermined conditions,
A game machine characterized in that, when the progress of the specific effect is restricted, the specific effect is advanced when a specific timing comes. In claim 1,
The effect control means is
A gaming machine characterized by displaying a regulation display indicating that the progression of the specific effect is restricted when the progress of the specific effect is restricted.

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