JP2021003370A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To enhance interest in a game.SOLUTION: A game machine capable of holding a lottery with a lottery probability corresponding to setting information by referencing the setting information for a lottery following entry of game balls, and performing an advantageous game advantageous to a player includes performance control means that can execute a first performance, and a second performance for giving notice of the first performance, executes the first performance or the second performance during the advantageous game according to a type of the advantageous game, and performs suggestion based on the setting information according to contents of the first performance in execution of the first performance.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 25

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine.

Conventionally, a game machine that performs a dedicated round effect during a round game of a jackpot game is known. Among such game machines, there is also a game machine that reproduces and outputs a music dedicated to round production during a round game (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

With such a game machine, it is possible to liven up the round game by playing back and outputting a dedicated music piece.

On the other hand, there is known a game machine in which the lottery probability of a big hit lottery triggered by a winning of a game ball to a starting port can be set stepwise (see, for example, Patent Document 2).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2019-005137 JP-A-2018-175693

However, even with the above-mentioned game machines, there is still room for improvement in making round games more interesting.

The present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned problems, and an object of the present invention is to make a round game highly interesting, and by extension, to improve the entertainment of the game.

The present invention has been made to solve at least a part of the above-mentioned problems, and can be realized as the following application examples.

[Application example 1]
It is a gaming machine that can perform a lottery with a lottery probability according to the setting information with reference to the setting information at the time of lottery accompanying the entry of the game ball, and can also perform an advantageous game that is advantageous to the player.
It is possible to execute the first effect and the second effect for notifying the first effect, and depending on the type of the advantageous game, the first effect or the second effect is executed during the advantageous game, and the first effect is executed. A gaming machine characterized in that it is provided with an effect control means that gives a suggestion based on the setting information according to the content of the first effect when executing the effect.

[Application example 2]
The gaming machine described in Application Example 1
The first production is a gaming machine characterized in that it is possible to determine at least one of victory and defeat.

[Application example 3]
The gaming machine described in Application Example 2
The first production is a game machine characterized in that it is a battle production.

[Application example 4]
The gaming machine described in Application Example 3
The effect control means is a gaming machine characterized in that it makes suggestions based on the setting information by combining various elements constituting the battle effect.

[Application example 5]
The gaming machine according to any one of application examples 1 to 4.
A gaming machine characterized in that the second effect is not continuously executed, and the first effect is executed in the next advantageous game in which the second effect is executed.

[Application example 6]
The gaming machine according to any one of Application Examples 1 to 5.
The advantageous game is a jackpot game,
The effect control means is, in principle, a gaming machine characterized in that the first effect or the second effect is executed according to the number of rounds of the jackpot game.

[Application 7]
The gaming machine according to Application Example 6.
The effect control means is characterized in that the first effect is executed in the first jackpot game in which the number of rounds is relatively large, and the second effect is executed in the second jackpot game in which the number of rounds is relatively small. A game machine to be.

[Application Example 8]
The gaming machine according to the application example 7.
The first jackpot game is a jackpot game with a maximum number of rounds.
The second jackpot game is a gaming machine characterized in that it is a jackpot game other than the maximum number of rounds.

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

It is a front view of a game machine. It is an enlarged view of the display. It is a block diagram which shows the electric structure of the main control board side of a game machine. It is a block diagram which shows the electric structure of the sub-control board side of a game machine. It is a figure for demonstrating the main ROM and the main RAM. It is a figure for demonstrating a sub ROM and a sub RAM. It is a figure for demonstrating the jackpot determination table T1. It is explanatory drawing of the jackpot type determination table T5. It is explanatory drawing of the variation pattern determination table T6 in the non-time saving state. It is explanatory drawing of the variation pattern determination table T6 in the time saving state. It is a flowchart of a main control main process. It is a flowchart of the timer interrupt processing on the main side. It is a flowchart of special operation processing. It is a flowchart of a special symbol standby process. It is a flowchart of a jackpot determination process. It is a flowchart which shows the sub-control main process. It is a flowchart of the sub-side timer interrupt processing. It is a flowchart of the received command analysis process. It is a flowchart of the variation effect start processing. It is a flowchart of a round effect pattern determination process. It is a flowchart of a round effect pattern selection process. It is a figure for demonstrating the round effect pattern determination table T55. It is a figure for demonstrating the round effect pattern determination table T55. It is a figure for demonstrating an example of an effect pattern. It is a figure for demonstrating a concrete example of suggestion expectation degree. It is a figure for demonstrating the first half part of a round production A. It is a figure for demonstrating the latter half part of a round production A. It is a figure for demonstrating the first half part of a round production B. It is a figure for demonstrating the latter half part of a round production B. It is a figure for demonstrating the first half part of a round production C. It is a figure for demonstrating the latter half part of a round production C. It is a figure for demonstrating the round effect D.

<First Embodiment>
1. 1. Structure of the game machine FIG. 1 is a front view of the game machine 1 as an embodiment of the present invention. In the following, the left-right direction of the game machine 1 will be described so as to match the left-right direction as seen by the player facing the game machine 1. Further, the front direction of the game machine 1 will be described as a direction from the game machine 1 toward the player, and the rear direction of the game machine 1 will be described as a direction from the player toward the game machine 1.

The game machine 1 is a pachinko gaming machine that launches a game ball based on a player's firing operation, and when the game ball wins a prize in a specific winning device, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out to the player based on the winning. is there. The game machine 1 includes a game machine frame 50 and a game board 2, and the game board 2 is attached to the inside of the game machine frame 50. The game machine frame 50 includes a front frame (front frame portion) 53, an outer frame (base frame portion) forming an outer shell portion of the game machine, and an inner frame to which the game board 2 is attached inside the outer frame. I have. The front frame (front frame portion) 53 is a vertically rectangular unit arranged on the front side of the outer frame and the inner frame, and has a handle 60, a ball striking plate (upper plate) 61, and a surplus ball tray (lower plate). ) 62, an effect button 63, a sword member 64, a sword button 65, a frame lamp 66, a speaker 67, a select button 68, and a frame movable body 600. An opening is formed in the center of the front frame 53, and the game area 3 of the game board 2 can be visually recognized through the opening.

The handle 60 is arranged at the lower end on the right side of the front frame 53, and launches the game ball with a firing intensity according to the rotation angle. The hit ball supply plate (upper plate) 61 is provided below the front frame 53 and stores game balls. The surplus ball receiving plate (lower plate) 62 is arranged below the hitting ball supply plate (upper plate) 61, and stores game balls that cannot be accommodated in the hitting ball supply plate (upper plate) 61. The effect button 63 is an operation unit arranged in the vicinity of the ball hitting plate (upper plate) 61, and is operated (pressed) by the player at the time of the effect executed as the game progresses. The sword member 64 is an operation unit that imitates the shape of a sword, and can be pushed downward by the player during a production that is executed as the game progresses. The sword button 65 is an operation unit provided at the upper end portion of the sword member 64, that is, the end portion of the handle of the sword, and is operated (pressed) by the player at the time of production performed as the game progresses. To. The sword member 64 is configured to be capable of performing two different operations, a first operation of pushing the entire sword member 64 downward and a second operation of pressing the sword button 65 at the tip. The frame lamp 66 is arranged around the opening of the front frame 53, and emits light during a game or the like. The speakers 67 are arranged on the upper left and upper right of the front frame 53 to produce sound during a game or the like. The select button 68 is a so-called cross key, and is composed of a left button, a right button, an up button, and a down button, and enables various inputs. The frame movable body 600 is a movable so-called gimmick provided on the upper part of the front frame 53. The frame movable body 600 is configured to be displaceable from a stored state stored inside the front frame 53 to an exposed state protruding upward from the front frame 53.

The game board 2 includes a game area 3, a rail member 4, a board lamp 5, an image display device 7, a center decoration body 10, a fixed winning device (navel) 19, and a normal variable winning device (electric chew) 22. , Gate (through chucker) 28, 1st big winning device (1st attacker) 31, 2nd big winning device (2nd attacker) 36, general winning opening 27 (normal winning opening 27), and out opening 16 and indicators 40 are provided.

The game area 3 is an area in which the game ball launched by the operation of the handle 60 flows down, and a plurality of game nails for guiding the game ball are projected. The rail member 4 is arranged at the left end portion of the game area 3, and guides the game ball launched by the operation of the handle 60 toward the upper side of the game area 3. The board lamp 5 is arranged on the back side of the game area 3, and irradiates light from the back side of the game area 3.

The image display device 7 is provided near the center of the game area 3 and includes a display screen 7a. The image display device 7 may be a liquid crystal display device, or may be another image display device such as an organic EL display device, a plasma display, a projector, or a dot matrix. The display screen 7a of the image display device 7 has an effect symbol display area in which the effect symbols (decorative symbols) 8L, 8C, 8R are variably displayed (also referred to as variable display), and a hold image display in which the hold images 9A and 9B are displayed. It has a region and a reserved digested image display region on which the reserved digested image 9C is displayed. The hold images 9A and 9B are images representing hold, and are also referred to as hold icons 9A and 9B. The hold digestion image 9C is an image representing the hold, and is also referred to as the hold image 9C or the hold icon 9C.

The effect symbol display area includes three symbol display areas of "left", "middle", and "right". In the left symbol display area, the left effect symbol (left decorative symbol) 8L is displayed. A medium effect symbol (intermediate decorative symbol) 8C is displayed in the symbol display area inside. The right effect symbol (right decorative symbol) 8R is displayed in the symbol display area on the right. The effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R are composed of, for example, a plurality of symbols representing numbers from "1" to "9". The variable display of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R is synchronized with the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol described later. The image display device 7 has the first special symbol and the first special symbol displayed by the first special symbol display 41a and the second special symbol display 41b, which will be described later, depending on the combination of the effect symbols displayed in the left, middle, and right symbol display areas. The result of the variable display of the second special symbol (big hit lottery result) can be displayed in an easy-to-understand manner for the player.

For example, when a big hit is won, the effect symbol is stopped and displayed with doublet such as "777". If it is out of alignment, the effect symbol is stopped and displayed at a random number such as "637". This makes it easier for the player to grasp the progress of the game. The player can grasp the jackpot lottery result by the first special symbol display 41a, the second special symbol display 41b, and the image display device 7. The position of the symbol display area does not have to be fixed. Further, the variable display mode of the effect symbol may be a mode of scrolling in the vertical direction or a mode of other modes. What kind of combination of effect symbols is stopped and displayed according to each lottery result is not limited to the above, and can be arbitrarily set. Hereinafter, the effect of displaying the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R is also referred to as "variable effect of the effect symbol", "variable effect of the decorative symbol", or simply "variable effect". In the variation effect of the decorative symbol, the effect in the period from the start of the variation of the special symbol to the stop (also referred to as the special symbol variation period) is counted as one variation effect. Therefore, even if the decorative symbol is temporarily stopped during the period from the start of the change of the special symbol to the stop, the effect of the temporary stop is included in the variation effect of the decorative symbol.

The image display device 7 can display on the display screen 7a a jackpot effect performed in parallel with the jackpot game (an example of a special game), a demo effect for waiting for customers, and the like, in addition to the effect symbol variation effect. In the effect symbol variation effect, in addition to the effect symbol, an effect image such as a background image or a character image may be displayed. Further, the image display device 7 can indicate that the special symbol is changing or the lottery result of the special symbol in addition to the effect symbol (fourth symbol, not shown). May be displayed on the display screen 7a. The identification display (fourth symbol) may be displayed by a light emitter such as an LED provided in the game area 3.

The reserved image display area displays a first reserved display area for displaying the reserved image 9A according to the number of stored images of the first special figure reserved described later, and a reserved image 9B according to the number of stored images for the second special figure reserved described later. Includes a second hold display area. By displaying the reserved images 9A and 9B, the number of stored first special figure hold displayed on the first special figure hold indicator 43a described later and the second special figure hold displayed on the second special figure hold indicator 43b are displayed. The number of memories of can be displayed to the player in an easy-to-understand manner. The reserved digestion image display area includes a reserved digestion display area for displaying the reserved digestion image 9C. The hold digestion image 9C corresponds to the effect symbols (effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R) currently changing on the display screen 7a, and depending on the display of the hold digestion image 9C, the first special figure hold or the second special figure hold Can be displayed to the player in an easy-to-understand manner that the image is digested (“digestion of special figure hold” described later).

Below the image display device 7, a movable first board movable body 14 (also referred to as a first movable accessory 14), which is a movable so-called gimmick, is provided. The first movable accessory 14 is configured such that a plate-shaped member can move up and down. The first movable accessory 14 is normally stationary at the retracted position (FIG. 1) below the display device 7, and can move (advance) upward from the retracted position and be stationary at the retracted position. The first movable accessory 14 covers a part of the image display device 7 when stopped at the advanced position.

The center decoration body 10 is located near the center of the game area 3 and in front of the image display device 7. A movable second board movable body 15 (also referred to as a second movable accessory 15), which is a movable so-called gimmick, is attached to the center decorative body 10. A stage portion 11 is formed in the lower portion of the center decorative body 10. The stage portion 11 has a shape capable of guiding a game ball rolling on the upper surface of the stage portion 11 to the first starting port 20 described later. A warp portion 12 is provided at the lower left of the center decoration body 10. The warp portion 12 includes an inlet portion through which the game ball flows in and an outlet portion through which the game ball flows out, and causes the game ball flowing in from the entrance portion to flow out from the outlet portion to the stage portion 11.

The fixed winning device (navel) 19 is arranged below the image display device 7 in the game area 3, and the first starting opening (first starting winning opening, first winning ball) in which the ease of entering the game ball does not always change. It is provided with a port (fixed start port) 20. The winning of the game ball to the first starting port 20 is an opportunity for the lottery (big hit lottery) of the first special symbol. In other words, the winning of the game ball to the first starting port 20 is an opportunity for acquiring a jackpot random number or the like and determining a jackpot.

The ordinary variable winning device (electric chew) 22 is arranged below the first starting opening 20 in the game area 3, and includes a second starting opening (second starting winning opening, second entry opening, variable starting opening) 21. ing. The winning of the game ball to the second starting port 21 is an opportunity for the second special symbol lottery (big hit lottery). The electric chew 22 is provided with a movable member 23 in front of the second starting port 21, and the second starting port 21 is opened and closed by the operation of the movable member 23. The movable member 23 is driven by an electric chew solenoid 24 (FIG. 3). A game ball can enter the second starting port 21 when the movable member 23 is in the open state. It should be noted that the electric chew 22 only needs to be easier to enter the second starting port 21 when the movable member 23 is in the open state than when it is in the closed state, and when the movable member 23 is in the closed state, the second starting port 21 is required. It may be possible to enter the ball.

The gate (through chucker) 28 is arranged above the first big winning device (first attacker) 31 in the game area 3, and is configured so that the game ball can pass through. The passage of the game ball to the gate 28 is an opportunity for a normal symbol lottery to decide whether or not to open the electric chew 22. In other words, the passage of the game ball to the gate 28 is an opportunity for acquiring a normal symbol random number (winning random number) and determining a hit.

Here, the "special symbol lottery" means that when a game ball wins a prize in the first starting port 20 or the second starting port 21, a random number for determining a special symbol is acquired, and the acquired random number is predetermined. This is a process of determining whether or not a jackpot is a big hit by comparing it with a value corresponding to the "big hit". The lottery result of this "big hit" is not immediately notified to the player, and the special symbol is displayed in a variable manner on the first special symbol display 41a or the second special symbol display 41b, which will be described later, and a predetermined fluctuation is displayed. When the time has passed, the special symbol corresponding to the lottery result is stopped and displayed (confirmed display), and the player is notified of the lottery result. In the image display device 7, a symbol matching game is played in which the effect symbols are variablely displayed in synchronization with the variable display of the special symbol, and the symbol matching game more effectively notifies the player of the lottery result of the big hit.

Further, in the "ordinary symbol lottery", when the game ball passes through the gate 28, a random number for determining the ordinary symbol is acquired, and the acquired random number is compared with a value corresponding to a predetermined "hit". This is a process of determining whether or not a hit is achieved. Regarding the lottery result of this ordinary symbol, the lottery result is not immediately notified when the game ball passes through the gate 28, and the ordinary symbol display 42, which will be described later, displays the variation of the ordinary symbol and determines a predetermined variation. When the time has passed, the normal symbol corresponding to the lottery result is confirmed (lit or turned off), and the player is notified of the lottery result.

The first big winning device (first attacker, first special variable winning device) 31 is arranged on the upper right side of the first starting port 20 in the game area 3, and is arranged with the first big winning opening (first special winning opening) 30. , V region 39, non-V region 70, and V opening / closing member 71. The first large winning opening 30 includes an opening / closing member (first special winning opening opening / closing member) 32 that allows or hinders the acceptance of game balls by a swing-type opening / closing operation. The opening / closing member 32 is driven by the first large winning opening solenoid 33 (FIG. 3). A game ball can enter the first large winning opening 30 when the opening / closing member 32 is in the open state.

The first large winning device 31 internally includes a V region (specific region) 39, a V region sensor 39a (FIG. 3), a non-V region (non-specific region) 70, and a non-V region sensor 70a (FIG. 3). The first large winning opening sensor 30a (FIG. 3), the V opening / closing member 71, and the V opening / closing member solenoid 73 (FIG. 3) are provided. The V region (specific region) 39 and the non-V region (non-specific region) 70 are configured as regions inside the first prize winning device 31 through which a game ball that has passed through the first prize opening 30 can pass. .. The first large winning opening sensor 30a is arranged upstream of the V region 39 and the non-V region 70, and detects the winning of the game ball into the first large winning opening 30. The V region sensor 39a is arranged in the V region 39 and detects the passage of the game ball into the V region 39. The non-V region sensor 70a is arranged in the non-V region 70 and detects the passage of the game ball into the non-V region 70. The V opening / closing member 71 distributes the game ball that has passed through the first large winning opening 30 to either the V region 39 or the non-V region 70. The V opening / closing member solenoid 73 drives the V opening / closing member 71. The V opening / closing member 71 is configured to rotate (clockwise and counterclockwise with respect to the game board 2), and when the V opening / closing member solenoid 73 is energized, the V opening / closing member 71 rotates counterclockwise from the origin position to rotate the game ball. It is in the first state (rotational state) of distributing to the V region 39, and is in the second state (stopped state) of distributing the game ball to the non-V area 70 located at the origin when the V opening / closing member solenoid 73 is not energized. .. The V opening / closing member 71 is not limited to the rotational movement, and may have a function of distributing the game ball that has passed through the first special winning opening 30 to either the V region 39 or the non-V region 70, for example. It may be configured to move in the front-rear direction with respect to the game board 2. That is, when the V opening / closing member solenoid 73 is energized, the game ball is distributed to the V region 39 (first state), and when the V opening / closing member solenoid 73 is not energized, the game ball is distributed to the non-V region 70. It may be configured to be (second state). In the game machine 1, the passage of the game ball into the V region 39 triggers the transition to the high probability state described later. That is, the V region 39 is a probability variation operation port. On the other hand, the non-V region 70 is not a probability variation operation port. The first prize-winning device 31 of the present embodiment further includes a first prize-winning device discharge sensor (not shown) that counts the number of game balls discharged from the first prize-winning device 31. The first large winning device discharge sensor is provided at a point where the V region 39 and the non-V region 70 meet downstream, and counts the number of game balls that have passed through the V region sensor 39a or the non-V region sensor 70a.

The second big winning device (second attacker, second special variable winning device) 36 is arranged on the upper right side of the first big winning opening 30 in the game area 3, and the second big winning opening (second special winning opening) 35. Is equipped with. The second large winning opening 35 includes an opening / closing member (second special winning opening opening / closing member, movable member) 37 that inhibits or allows acceptance of a game ball by a swing-type opening / closing operation. The opening / closing member 37 is driven by the second large winning opening solenoid 38 (FIG. 3). A game ball can enter the second large winning opening 35 when the opening / closing member 37 is in the open state.

The general winning opening 27 is provided in the lower part of the game area 3. The out port 16 is provided in the lower part of the game area 3, and the game ball that has not won a prize in any of the winning ports is discharged to the outside of the game area 3. The indicators 40 are arranged near the center on the right side of the game board 2. Details of the indicators 40 will be described later.

The game area 3 includes a left game area 3A on the left side of the center in the left-right direction and a right game area 3B on the right side. A method of firing a game ball so that the game ball flows down in the left game area 3A is called "left-handed hit". On the other hand, a method of launching a game ball so that the game ball flows down in the right game area 3B is called "right-handed". In the game machine 1, it is possible to aim for a prize in the first starting port 20 by hitting left. On the other hand, it is configured so that it is possible to pass through the gate 28 by hitting right, and to win a prize in the second starting opening 21, the first big winning opening 30, and the second big winning opening 35.

FIG. 2 is an enlarged view of the indicators 40. The indicators 40 include a first special symbol indicator 41a, a second special symbol indicator 41b, a normal symbol indicator 42, a first special symbol hold indicator 43a, and a second special symbol hold indicator 43b. , The general figure hold indicator 44, and the like. The first special symbol display 41a variably displays the first special symbol. The second special symbol display 41b variably displays the second special symbol. The normal symbol display 42 variably displays the normal symbol. The first special figure hold indicator 43a displays the number of stored operations of the first special symbol display 41a (first special figure hold). The second special figure hold indicator 43b displays the number of stored operations of the second special symbol display 41b (second special figure hold). The normal figure hold indicator 44 displays the number of stored operations hold (normal figure hold) of the normal symbol display 42. The variable display of the first special symbol is performed when the game ball is won in the first starting port 20. The variable display of the second special symbol is performed when the game ball is won in the second starting port 21. Hereinafter, the first special symbol and the second special symbol are also collectively referred to as “special symbol”. Further, the first special symbol display 41a and the second special symbol display 41b are also collectively referred to as "special symbol display 41". Further, the first special figure holding indicator 43a and the second special drawing holding indicator 43b are also collectively referred to as "special figure holding indicator 43".

The special symbol display 41 displays a special symbol (identification information) in a variable manner (variable display) and then stops and displays a lottery based on winning a prize in the first starting port 20 or the second starting port 21 (lottery per special symbol). , Big hit lottery) results will be notified. The stop-displayed special symbol (stop symbol, special symbol derived and displayed as a display result of variable display) is one special symbol selected from a plurality of types of special symbols by a special symbol lottery. If the stop symbol is a special symbol (big hit symbol) in a predetermined jackpot stop mode, the first jackpot 30 will have an open pattern according to the type of jackpot symbol (type of winning jackpot) displayed as a stop. Alternatively, a special game (big hit game) that opens the second big winning opening 35 is performed. The opening pattern of the large winning openings (first major winning opening 30 and second major winning opening 35) in the special game will be described later.

The special symbol display 41 is composed of eight LEDs arranged side by side, and displays a special symbol according to the result of a lottery per special symbol depending on the lighting mode thereof. For example, if you win a jackpot (one of the multiple types of jackpots described below), you will see "○○ ●● ○○ ●●" (○: lit, ●: off) from the left, 1 and 2. , The 5th and 6th LEDs are lit to display the jackpot symbol. If there is a loss, a lost pattern such as "●●●●●●● ○" is displayed, in which only the LED on the far right is lit. A mode in which all the LEDs are turned off may be adopted as a lost symbol. Before the special symbol is stopped and displayed, the special symbol is variablely displayed (variable display) over a predetermined variable time. In the variable display mode, for example, each LED may be turned on so that light repeatedly flows from left to right. The mode of the variable display is not limited to the above mode as long as each LED is not stopped and displayed (lighting display in a specific mode), and any lighting mode can be used. For example, in the variable display mode, all the LEDs may blink at the same time.

In the game machine 1, when a game ball is won (winning) in the first starting port 20 or the second starting port 21, the value (numerical information) of various random numbers such as the jackpot random number acquired for the winning is , It is temporarily stored in the special figure reservation storage area 84e (FIG. 5). Specifically, if the winning is to the first starting port 20, it is stored in the first special figure holding storage area (FIG. 5) as the first special figure holding, and if the winning is to the second starting port 21, it is stored. It is stored in the second special figure reservation storage area (FIG. 5) as the second special figure reservation. There is an upper limit to the number of special figure reservations that can be stored in each special figure reservation storage area 84e, and the upper limit value in the present embodiment is four for each of the first special figure reservation storage area and the second special figure reservation storage area. It has become. The special figure hold stored in the special figure hold storage area 84e is digested when the special symbol can be variably displayed based on the special figure hold. "Digestion of special figure hold" means to determine a jackpot random number or the like corresponding to the special figure hold and execute variable display of a special symbol to show the determination result. Therefore, in the game machine 1, when the variable display of the special symbol based on the winning of the game ball to the first starting port 20 or the second starting port 21 cannot be performed immediately after the winning, that is, the variable display of the special symbol is executed. Even if a prize is won during the middle or special game, the right to the jackpot lottery for the prize can be reserved up to a predetermined number. The number of special figure hold indicators is displayed on the special figure hold indicator 43. The first special figure holding indicator 43a and the second special drawing holding indicator 43b are each composed of, for example, four LEDs. Each special figure hold indicator 43 displays the number of special figure hold by turning on the LEDs for the number of special figure hold.

The variable display of the normal symbol is performed when the game ball passes through the gate 28. The normal symbol display 42 notifies the result of the normal symbol lottery based on the passage of the game ball to the gate 28 by displaying the normal symbol in a variable manner (variable display) and then stopping the display. The normal symbol that is stopped and displayed (normal symbol, normal symbol that is derived and displayed as a display result of variable display) is one ordinary symbol selected from a plurality of types of ordinary symbols by the ordinary symbol lottery. When the normal symbol stop symbol is a predetermined specific normal symbol (ordinary symbol in a predetermined stop mode, that is, a normal hit symbol), an auxiliary game in which the second start port 21 is opened in an opening pattern according to the current game state. Is done. The opening pattern of the second starting port 21 will be described later.

The ordinary symbol display 42 is composed of two LEDs, and displays an ordinary symbol according to the result of the ordinary symbol lottery depending on the lighting mode thereof. For example, when the lottery result is a win, a normal hit symbol in which both LEDs are lit is displayed, such as "○○" (○: on, ●: off). If the lottery result is lost, a normal lost symbol such as "● ○" in which only the right LED is lit is displayed. A mode in which all the LEDs are turned off may be adopted as a normal loss pattern. Before the normal symbol is stopped and displayed, the normal symbol is displayed in a variable manner over a predetermined fluctuation time. As for the variation display mode, for example, both LEDs may be turned on alternately. The mode of the variable display is not limited to the above mode as long as each LED is not stopped and displayed (lighting display in a specific mode), and any lighting mode can be used. For example, in the variable display mode, all the LEDs may blink at the same time.

In the game machine 1, when the game ball passes through the gate 28, the value of the normal symbol random number (hit random number) acquired for the passage is set as the normal symbol hold in the normal figure hold storage area 84f (FIG. 5). It will be memorized once. There is an upper limit to the number of normal figure reservations that can be stored in the normal figure reservation storage area 84f, and the upper limit value in this embodiment is four. The normal figure hold stored in the normal figure hold storage area 84f is digested when the variable display of the normal symbol based on the normal figure hold becomes possible. The digestion of the normal symbol hold means to determine the normal symbol random number (hit random number) corresponding to the normal symbol hold and execute the variable display of the normal symbol to show the determination result. Therefore, in the game machine 1, when the variable display of the normal symbol based on the passage of the game ball to the gate 28 cannot be performed immediately after the passage, that is, the prize is won during the execution of the variable display of the normal symbol or the execution of the auxiliary game. Even if there is, the right of the ordinary symbol lottery for the passage can be reserved up to the predetermined number. The number of the normal figure hold is displayed on the normal figure hold indicator 44. The normal figure hold indicator 44 is composed of, for example, four LEDs, and displays the number of normal figure hold by turning on the LEDs as many as the number of the normal figure hold.

2. 2. Electrical configuration of the game machine The electrical configuration of the game machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 3 and 4. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration on the main control board side of the game machine 1. FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration on the sub-control board side of the game machine 1. The game machine 1 includes a main control board 80 (FIG. 3), a sub control board 90 (FIG. 4), an image control board 100 (FIG. 4), a lamp control board 107 (FIG. 4), and a voice control board 106 (FIG. 4). FIG. 4) and a payout control board 110 (FIG. 3) are provided. The main control board 80 is a game control board that controls game profits such as a jackpot lottery and a transition of a game state, and constitutes a main control unit. The sub-control board 90 is an effect control board that controls the effect to be executed as the game progresses, and constitutes a sub-control unit together with the image control board 100, the lamp control board 107, and the voice control board 106. The sub control unit can be configured as long as it includes at least the sub control board 90.

The main control board 80 includes a game control microcomputer 81 and an input / output circuit 87. The game control microcomputer 81 is a one-chip microcomputer mounted on the main control board 80, and controls the progress of the game of the game machine 1 according to a program. The game control microcomputer 81 clocks a main ROM 83 that stores a program for controlling the progress of the game, a main RAM 84 that is used as a work memory, and a main CPU 82 that executes a program stored in the main ROM 83. RTC85 and FRAM® 86, which enable the above, are included. The RTC85 and FRAM86 are backed up by a primary or secondary battery (not shown). Therefore, the RTC 85 continues timing even when the power of the game machine 1 is turned off, and the FRAM 86 continues to retain the stored contents. The details of the data stored in the main ROM 83 and the details of the storage area provided in the main RAM 84 will be described later. The main ROM 83 may be configured as an external ROM. The game control microcomputer 81 transmits / receives data to / from another board or the like via an input / output circuit (I / O port unit) 87. The input / output circuit 87 may be built in the game control microcomputer 81.

Various sensors and solenoids are connected to the main control board 80 via the input / output circuit 87 and the relay board 88. The main control board 80 inputs signals output from each sensor and outputs signals to each solenoid. The sensors connected via the relay board 88 include a first start port sensor 20a, a second start port sensor 21a, a gate sensor 28a, a first large winning opening sensor 30a, a second large winning opening sensor 35a, and a V region. Examples thereof include a sensor 39a, a non-V region sensor 70a, and a normal winning opening sensor 27a. Examples of the solenoids connected via the relay board 88 include an electric chew solenoid 24, a first special winning opening solenoid 33, a second special winning opening solenoid 38, and a V opening / closing member solenoid 73. The first start port sensor 20a is provided inside the first start port 20, and detects a game ball that has won a prize in the first start port 20. The second start port sensor 21a is provided inside the second start port 21, and detects a game ball that has won a prize in the second start port 21. The gate sensor 28a is provided inside the gate 28 and detects a game ball that has passed through the gate 28. The first large winning opening sensor 30a is provided inside the first large winning opening 30, and detects a game ball that has won a prize in the first large winning opening 30. The second large winning opening sensor 35a is provided inside the second large winning opening 35, and detects a game ball that has won a prize in the second large winning opening 35. The V region sensor 39a is provided in the V region 39 inside the first large winning opening 30, and detects a game ball that has passed through the V region 39. The non-V region sensor 70a is provided in the non-V region 70 inside the first large winning opening 30, and detects a game ball that has passed through the non-V region 70. The ordinary winning opening sensor 27a is provided inside the ordinary winning opening 27, and detects a game ball that has won a prize in the ordinary winning opening 27. The electric chew solenoid 24 drives the movable member 23 of the electric chew 22. The first prize-winning port solenoid 33 drives the opening / closing member 32 of the first prize-winning device 31. The second special winning opening solenoid 38 drives the opening / closing member 37 of the second big winning device 36. The V opening / closing member solenoid 73 drives the V opening / closing member 71 of the first prize-winning device 31.

The indicators 40 are connected to the main control board 80 via the input / output circuit 87. The game control microcomputer 81 includes a first special symbol display 41a, a second special symbol display 41b, a normal symbol display 42, a first special symbol hold indicator 43a, a second special symbol hold indicator 43b, and a normal symbol display. Display control for the display 44 is performed.

An external terminal board 70 is connected to the main control board 80 via an input / output circuit 87. The main control board 80 refers to the external terminal plate 70 with respect to prize ball information, door or frame opening information, the number of fluctuations of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, the first starting port 20, and the second starting port 21. It outputs a winning game ball, whether or not it is a big hit, and a security signal. In particular, in the present embodiment, it is possible to output schedule information related to setting changes to the external terminal board 70.

A setting changing device 71 is connected to the main control board 80 via an input / output circuit 87. The setting change device 71 makes it possible to set the jackpot probability of the game machine in a maximum of 6 stages. The setting changing device 71 will be described later.

The payout control board 110 is connected to the main control board 80 via the input / output circuit 87. The main control board 80 transmits various commands to the payout control board 110, and receives signals from the payout control board 110 for payout monitoring. The prize ball payout device 120, the ball rental ball payout device 130, and the card unit 135 are connected to the payout control board 110, and the launch device 112 is connected via the launch control circuit 111. The prize ball payout device 120 pays out the prize balls. The payout control board 110 drives the prize ball motor 121 of the prize ball payout device 120 to pay out the prize balls based on the signal from the game control microcomputer 81. The prize balls to be paid out are detected by the prize ball sensor 122 for counting. The ball rental payout device 130 pays out the ball rental. The payout control board 110 drives the ball lending motor 131 of the ball lending device 130 to pay out the ball lending based on the signal from the card unit 135 connected to the game machine 1. The ball lending to be paid out is detected by the ball lending sensor 132 for counting. The card unit 135 is arranged adjacent to the game machine 1 and outputs information on ball lending based on information such as an inserted prepaid card. The launcher 112 includes a handle 60 (FIG. 1), a launch motor 113, a touch switch 114, and a launch volume 115. When the player operates the handle 60, the launcher 112 detects the contact of the handle 60 with the touch switch 114, and detects the amount of rotation of the handle 60 with the launch volume 115. Then, the launch motor 113 is driven so that the game ball is launched with a strength corresponding to the magnitude of the detection signal of the launch volume 115.

A sub control board 90 (FIG. 4) is connected to the main control board 80 via an input / output circuit 87. The main control board 80 transmits various commands to the sub control board 90. The connection between the main control board 80 and the sub control board 90 is a unidirectional communication connection capable of only transmitting a signal from the main control board 80 to the sub control board 90. That is, a unidirectional circuit (for example, a circuit using a diode) (not shown) as a communication direction regulating means is interposed between the main control board 80 and the sub control board 90.

The sub-control board 90 includes an effect control microcomputer 91 and an input / output circuit 95. The effect control microcomputer 91 is a one-chip microcomputer mounted on the sub control board 90, and controls the effect of the game of the game machine 1 according to a program. The effect control microcomputer 91 is a sub ROM 93 that stores a program or the like for controlling the effect as the game progresses, a sub RAM 94 that is used as a work memory, and a sub that executes a program stored in the sub ROM 93. It includes a CPU 92, an RTC 95 that enables timekeeping, and an FRAM 96. The RTC95 and FRAM96 are backed up by a primary or secondary battery (not shown). Therefore, the RTC 95 continues timing even when the power of the game machine 1 is turned off, and the FRAM 96 keeps the stored contents. The details of the data stored in the sub ROM 93 and the details of the storage area provided in the sub RAM 94 will be described later. The sub ROM 93 may be configured as an external ROM. The effect control microcomputer 91 transmits / receives data to / from another board or the like via an input / output circuit (I / O port unit) 95. The input / output circuit 95 may be built in the effect control microcomputer 91. The image control board 100, the voice control board 106, the lamp control board 107, and the relay board 108 are connected to the sub control board 90 via an input / output circuit 95.

The image control board 100 includes an image control microcomputer 101, an input circuit 105a, and an output circuit 105b. The image control microcomputer 101 is a one-chip microcomputer mounted on the image control board 100, and controls the display of the image display device 7 (first image display device 7A and second image display device 7B) according to a program. The image control microcomputer 101 includes a CPU 102, a ROM 103, and a RAM 104. In addition to the program for performing display control, the ROM 103 contains still image data and moving image data displayed on the image display device 7, specifically, characters, items, figures, characters, numbers, symbols, etc. Includes) and image data such as background images are stored. The RAM 104 is used as a memory for expanding image data. The CPU 102 executes the program stored in the ROM 103. The effect control microcomputer 91 causes the image control microcomputer 101 to control the display of the image display device 7 based on the command received from the main control board 80. The image control microcomputer 101 reads image data from the ROM 103 based on a command from the effect control microcomputer 91, and performs display control based on the read image data.

A speaker 67 is connected to the voice control board 106, and the effect control microcomputer 91 receives voice, music, and sound effects from the speaker 67 via the voice control board 106 based on a command received from the main control board 80. Etc. are output. Acoustic data such as voice output from the speaker 67 is stored in the sub ROM 93 of the sub control board 90. The voice control board 106 may be equipped with a CPU, and the CPU may be made to execute voice control based on a command. Further, the voice control board 106 may be equipped with a ROM, or acoustic data may be stored in the ROM. Further, the speaker 67 may be connected to the image control board 100, and the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 may execute voice control. Further, the acoustic data may be stored in the ROM 103 of the image control board 100.

The frame lamp 66, the panel lamp 5, the first movable accessory 14, and the second movable accessory 15 are connected to the lamp control board 107, and control these. The effect control microcomputer 91 controls the lighting of lamps such as the frame lamp 66 and the panel lamp 5 via the lamp control board 107 based on the command received from the main control board 80. That is, the effect control microcomputer 91 creates light emission pattern data (data that determines lighting / extinguishing, emission color, etc., also referred to as lamp data) that determines the light emission mode of lamps such as the frame lamp 66 and the panel lamp 5. The light emission of lamps such as the frame lamp 66 and the panel lamp 5 is controlled according to the data. The data stored in the sub ROM 93 of the sub control board 90 is used to create the light emission pattern data. The effect control microcomputer 91 operates the first movable accessory 14 and the second movable accessory 15 based on the command received from the main control board 80. The first movable accessory 14 is a movable so-called gimmick provided below the image display device 7. The second movable accessory 15 is a movable so-called gimmick provided in the center decoration body 10. The effect control microcomputer 91 creates operation pattern data (drive data) that determines the respective operation modes of the first movable accessory 14 and the second movable accessory 15, and the first movable accessory 14 and the first movable accessory 14 and the first movable accessory 14 according to the operation pattern data. 2 Controls the operation of the movable accessory 15. The data stored in the sub ROM 93 is used to create the operation pattern data. The lamp control board 107 may be equipped with a CPU, and the CPU may be used to perform command-based lamp lighting control and operation control of the movable accessories 14 and 15. In this case, the lamp control board 107 may mount a ROM, and the ROM may store data related to a light emission pattern and an operation pattern.

The effect button 63, the select button 68, and the frame movable body 600 are connected to the relay board 108. When the effect button 63 is pressed (pressed) by the player, the effect button 63 outputs a switch signal to the sub control board 90 via the relay board 108. Further, the effect control microcomputer 91 operates the effect button 63 based on the command received from the main control board 80. Not only can the effect button 63 be pressed, but the position can be changed between a normal position (buried position) in which the upper surface portion of the button body portion slightly protrudes and a protruding position in which most of the button body portion protrudes. It has become. That is, the effect button 63 is raised as one of the effects. The effect control microcomputer 91 creates position change data (drive data) that changes the position of the effect button 63, and controls the operation of the effect button 63 according to the position change data. The data stored in the sub ROM 93 is used to create the position change data. When the select button 68 is pressed (pressed) by the player, the select button 68 outputs a switch signal to the sub control board 90 via the relay board 108.

The effect control microcomputer 91 operates the frame movable body 600 based on the command received from the main control board 80. The frame movable body 600 is a movable so-called gimmick provided in the upper part of the front frame 53 (FIG. 1). The effect control microcomputer 91 creates operation pattern data (drive data) that determines the operation mode of the frame movable body 600, and controls the operation of the frame movable body 600 according to the operation pattern data. The data stored in the sub ROM 93 is used to create the operation pattern data. A touch sensor or the like provided on the front frame 53 and outputting a detection signal when the human body comes into contact with the relay board 108 may be connected to the relay board 108.

3. 3. Data structure of the game machine The data structure of the game machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 5 and 6. FIG. 5A is a diagram for explaining a table stored in the main ROM 83. FIG. 5B is a diagram for explaining a storage area provided in the main RAM 84. FIG. 6A is a diagram for explaining a table stored in the sub ROM 93. FIG. 6B is a diagram for explaining a storage area provided in the sub RAM 94.

The main ROM 83 (FIG. 5 (A)) includes a jackpot determination table T1, a reach determination table T2, a normal symbol hit determination table T3, a normal symbol variation pattern determination table T4, a jackpot type determination table T5, and a variation pattern. The determination table T6, the electric chew opening pattern determination table T7, the large winning opening opening pattern determination table T8, and the V opening / closing member opening pattern determination table T9 are stored. These determination tables are referred to by the game control microcomputer 81 in the main control main process (described later) executed by the game control microcomputer 81.

The main RAM 84 (FIG. 5 (B)) includes a command set area 84a, a flag set area 84b, a counter set area 84c, a special operation status set area 84d, a special figure hold storage area 84e, and a normal figure hold storage. A region 84f and a setting information storage region 84g are provided. The command set area 84a is an area (output buffer) in which commands output from the main control unit side to the sub control unit side are set in the main control main process (described later), and is a pre-judgment command, a hold ball count command, and the like. The fluctuation start command, fluctuation stop command, opening command, round designation command, ending command, game state designation command, V passage command, customer waiting standby command, etc. are set. The flag set area 84b is an area in which a flag indicating the state of the game machine or the game state is set in the main control main process (described later), and a jackpot flag, a jackpot end flag, a V flag, a probability change flag, a time saving flag, and the like are set. Set. The counter set area 84c is an area in which a counter used in the main control main process (described later) is set, and a random number counter, a round counter, a probability variation counter, a time reduction counter, and the like are set. The special operation status set area 84d is an area in which the status in the special operation process described later is set. The special figure hold storage area 84e includes a first special figure hold storage area in which the first special figure hold is stored and a second special figure hold storage area in which the second special figure hold is stored. Random number value groups (holding information) such as random numbers per special symbol corresponding to the first, second, third, and fourth pieces of the first special figure hold are stored in the first special figure hold storage area. A first storage area, a second storage area, a third storage area, and a fourth storage area are provided. In the second special figure hold storage area, the first storage for storing the random value group (hold information) corresponding to the first, second, third, and fourth pieces of the second special figure hold, respectively. An area, a second storage area, a third storage area, and a fourth storage area are provided. The normal figure hold storage area 84f stores a random number value group (hold information) such as a normal symbol random number (per random number) corresponding to the first, second, third, and fourth pieces of the normal figure hold. A first storage area, a second storage area, a third storage area, and a fourth storage area are provided for the purpose.

The setting information storage area 84g is an area for storing the setting information of the game machine set by the setting changing device 71 (FIG. 3). The setting information is numerical information set in 6 steps of setting 1 to setting 6. The setting information storage area 84g is backed up by a backup power source (not shown), and the contents stored in the setting information storage area 84g are retained even when the power of the game machine 1 is turned off.

In the sub ROM 93 (FIG. 6A), a look-ahead effect pattern determination table T51, a core effect pattern determination table T52, a chance-up effect pattern determination table T53, a stop symbol pattern determination table T54, and a round effect pattern determination table are provided. T55 and are stored. These determination tables are referred to by the effect control microcomputer 91 in the sub-control main process (described later) executed by the effect control microcomputer 91.

The sub RAM 94 (FIG. 6B) is provided with a command storage area 94a, an effect command set area 94b, a counter set area 94c, and a setting information storage area 94d. The command storage area 94a is an area (input buffer) in which commands input from the main control unit side are stored in the sub-control main process (described later), and is a pre-judgment command, a hold ball number command, a fluctuation start command, and a fluctuation. A stop command, an opening command, a round designation command, an ending command, a game state designation command, a V passage command, a customer waiting wait command, and the like are stored. The effect command set area 94b is an area in which commands output from the sub control board 90 to the image control board 100, the voice control board 106, the lamp control board 107, and the relay board 108 are set in the sub control main process (described later) (described later). Output buffer), and a variable effect start command, a variable effect pre-end command, a variable effect end command, an opening effect start command, a round effect start command, an ending effect start command, and the like are set. The counter set area 94c is an area in which a counter used in the sub-control main process (described later) is set, and is a random number counter, a first special figure hold effect counter, a second special figure hold effect counter, and a normal figure hold effect counter. , Probability variation effect counter, time saving effect counter, round effect counter, etc. are set. The setting information storage area 94d is an area in which the setting information output from the main control unit side is stored. The setting information storage area 94d is backed up by a power supply (not shown), and its contents are retained even when the power supply of the game machine 1 is turned off.

Here, various random numbers acquired by the game control microcomputer 81 in the game machine 1 will be described.
The game control microcomputer 81 acquires a "big hit random number", a "big hit type random number", a "reach random number", a "variable pattern random number", and a "normal symbol random number (hit random number)" at a timing described later. It is configured as follows.
The "big hit random number" is a random number used in a lottery (big hit determination) for whether or not it is a big hit, and takes a value in the range of 0 to 65535.
The "big hit type random number" is a random number used in the lottery (big hit type determination) of the winning jackpot type, and takes a value in the range of 0 to 127.
The "reach random number" is a random number used to determine whether or not to generate a reach in the effect symbol variation effect indicating the result when the jackpot determination is lost, and is a value in the range of 0 to 127. Take. Reach is a state in which there is only one effect symbol that is variablely displayed among a plurality of effect symbols (decorative symbols), and it depends on which symbol the variable display effect symbol is stopped and displayed. It is a state (for example, a state of "7 ↓ 7") in which a combination of production symbols indicating a big hit is won. The effect symbol that is stopped and displayed in the reach state may be displayed as if it is shaking in the display screen 7a.

The “variation pattern random number” is a random number used to determine a fluctuation pattern including a fluctuation time, and takes a value in the range of 0 to 127.
The "ordinary symbol random number (winning random number)" is used for a lottery (ordinary symbol lottery) as to whether or not to perform an auxiliary game for opening the electric chew 22. Ordinary symbol random numbers take values in the range of 0 to 255.
The "big hit random number", "big hit type random number", "reach random number", and "variable pattern random number" are acquired based on the entry into the starting port (first starting port 20 or second starting port 21). The random number value group acquired based on the entry into the first starting port 20 is stored in the first special figure reservation storage area, and the random number value group acquired based on the entry into the second starting port 21 is the first. 2 It is stored in the special figure reservation storage area. The "ordinary symbol random number (hit random number)" is acquired based on the passage of the gate 28. The acquired ordinary symbol random value is stored in the normal symbol reservation storage area 84f.

Next, various random numbers acquired by the effect control microcomputer 91 in the game machine 1 will be described.
The effect control microcomputer 91 is configured to acquire a “look-ahead effect random number” and a “chance-up random number”. The “look-ahead effect random number” is a random number used to determine the look-ahead effect at the time of the variable effect, and takes a value in the range of 0 to 127. The "chance-up random number" is a random number used to determine the chance-up effect at the time of the variable effect, and takes a value in the range of 0 to 127. The "look-ahead effect random number" is acquired based on the output of the pre-determination command from the main control unit side to the sub control unit side. The acquired random number value group is stored in the sub RAM 94. The "chance-up random number" is acquired based on the fact that the fluctuation start command is output from the main control unit side to the sub control unit side. The acquired random number value is stored in the sub RAM 94.

4. Explanation of Various Tables FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining a jackpot determination table T1.
The jackpot determination table T1 determines whether the jackpot random number value (any of 0 to 65535) acquired by the game control microcomputer 81 in the main control main process (described later) corresponds to "big hit" or "loss". It is a table referred to for judgment. The jackpot determination in the jackpot determination table T1 is performed based on the game state of the game machine 1 and the setting information stored in the setting information storage area 84g (FIG. 5). For example, when the setting information is "setting 1" in the "normal probability state" and the jackpot random number value is "0 to 409", it is determined as "big hit" and the jackpot random number value is a numerical value other than "0 to 409". In the case of "(410 to 65535)", it is shown that it is determined to be "missing". The gaming state of the gaming machine 1 will be described later.

In the reach determination table T2, the reach random number value (any of 0 to 127) acquired by the game control microcomputer 81 in the main control main process (described later) corresponds to "with reach" or "without reach". It is a table referred to for determining whether or not. The reach determination in the reach determination table T2 is performed based on the gaming state of the gaming machine 1. In the present embodiment, when the reach random number value is "0 to 13" in the "non-time saving state", it is determined that there is "reach", and the reach random number value is a numerical value other than "0 to 13 (14 to 127)). In the case of "," it is determined that there is no reach. Further, in the "time saving state", when the reach random number value is "0 to 5", it is determined that there is "reach", and when the reach random number value is "a numerical value other than 0 to 5 (6 to 127)". Is determined to be "no reach".

In the normal symbol hit determination table T3, the normal symbol random value (any of 0 to 255) acquired by the game control microcomputer 81 in the main control main process (described later) corresponds to "hit" or "miss". It is a table that is referred to to determine whether to do so. The determination in the normal symbol hit determination table T3 is performed based on the gaming state of the gaming machine 1. In the present embodiment, when the normal symbol random value is "0 to 2" in the "non-time saving state", it is determined as "hit" and the normal symbol random value is a numerical value other than "0 to 2 (3 to 255)". ) ”, It is determined to be“ lost ”. Further, in the "time saving state", when the normal symbol random value is "0 to 254", it is determined as "hit", and when the normal symbol random value is "a numerical value other than 0 to 254 (255)", it is determined. , It is judged as "missing".

In the normal symbol variation pattern determination table T4, the game control microcomputer 81 determines how many seconds the normal symbol variation time is in the main control main process (described later) according to the game state (non-time saving state or time saving state). It is a table referenced to do. In the present embodiment, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is determined to be "30 seconds" in the "non-time reduction state", and the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is determined to be "1 second" in the "time reduction state".

FIG. 8 is a diagram for explaining the jackpot type determination table T5. The jackpot type determination table T5 is used to determine the "big hit type" according to the jackpot type random value (any of 0 to 127) acquired by the game control microcomputer 81 in the main control main process (described later). This is the referenced table.

In FIG. 8, when the lottery of the first special symbol (special figure 1) is won, if the jackpot type random value is "0 to 82", the jackpot type is determined to be "16RV planned passing jackpot", and the jackpot type is determined. When the random number value is "83 to 127", it is determined that the jackpot type is "16R (substantially 10R) V non-passing scheduled jackpot". On the other hand, when winning in the lottery of the second special symbol (special figure 2), if the jackpot type random value is "0 to 100", the jackpot type is determined to be "16RV passing jackpot", and the jackpot type random value. When is "101 to 127", it is determined that the jackpot type is "4RV planned passing jackpot". In the jackpot type determination table T5, the "opening (OP) command", "round designation command", and "ending (ED) command" of the special game may also be specified.

FIG. 9 is a diagram for explaining the fluctuation pattern determination table T6 in the non-time saving state. FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining the fluctuation pattern determination table T6 in the time saving state. The fluctuation pattern determination table T6 is a table referred to by the game control microcomputer 81 for determining the fluctuation pattern according to the fluctuation pattern random value (0 to 127) acquired in the main control main process (described later). ..

In FIG. 9, for example, the first starting port 20 is won in a non-time saving state, the jackpot determination table T1 determines "missing", the reach determination table T2 determines "with reach", and the number of reserved balls is "1". It is shown that when the fluctuation pattern random value is "0 to 60", the fluctuation pattern is determined to be "P7". In FIG. 10, for example, the second starting port 21 is won in the time saving state, and it is determined as "big hit" in the jackpot determination table T1 and "16RV planned passage jackpot" in the jackpot type determination table T5. When is "0 to 10", it is shown that the fluctuation pattern is determined to be "P61". As shown in FIGS. 9 and 10, if the fluctuation pattern is determined, the fluctuation time is also determined. In addition, when it becomes a reach, it is also determined whether the reach becomes a normal reach or a super reach (SP reach). Super reach is a reach effect that has a longer fluctuation time after reach than normal reach. Here, three types of super reach (SP1, SP2, SP3) having different fluctuation times are set. In SP1 to 3, it is executed progressively through normal reach. The difference between SP1 to 3 may be, for example, the presence or absence of pseudo-ream.

The electric chew opening pattern determination table T7 is used by the game control microcomputer 81 to determine the opening pattern of the electric chew 22 according to the game state (non-time saving state or time saving state) in the main control main process (described later). This is the referenced table. In the present embodiment, the opening pattern of the electric chew 22 is determined to be "opening pattern 11" in the "non-time saving state", and the opening pattern is determined to be "opening pattern 12" in the "time saving state". In the opening pattern 11, the electric chew 22 is opened once, with an opening time of 0.2 seconds. In the opening pattern 12, the electric chew 22 is opened three times, with an opening time of 2.0 seconds per opening and an interval (opening interval) of 1.0 second. However, the opening of the electric chew 22 is closed even if the opening time remains when a predetermined number of game balls have been won (specified number of winnings, maximum of 10).

The large winning opening opening pattern determination table T8 is a table referred to by the game control microcomputer 81 for determining the opening patterns of the first large winning opening 30 and the second large winning opening 35 in the main control main processing (described later). Is. In the present embodiment, in the case of "16RV planned passing jackpot", it is determined as "open pattern 21". In the "opening pattern 21", the second large winning opening 35 with an opening time of 29.5 seconds is opened (long opening) once at the 1st to 10th and 12th to 16th rounds, and the opening count is performed at the 11th round. Once, the first big winning opening 30 with an opening time of 29.5 seconds is opened (long opening). On the other hand, in the case of "16R (substantially 10R) V non-passing planned jackpot", it is determined as "open pattern 22". In the "opening pattern 22", the second large winning opening 35 with an opening time of 29.5 seconds is opened (long opening) once at the 1st to 10th rounds, and the opening time is 1 at the 11th round and the opening time is 0. . Open the first big winning opening 30 for 1 second (short opening), open the second big winning opening 35 once for the 12th to 16th rounds, and open the second big winning opening 35 for 0.1 seconds (short opening). .. However, the opening of the 1st prize opening 30 and the 2nd prize opening 35 is possible even if the opening time remains if a predetermined number of game balls have been won (specified number of winnings, maximum 9). It will be closed.

The V opening / closing member opening pattern determination table T9 is a table that the game control microcomputer 81 is referred to for determining the opening pattern of the V opening / closing member 71 in the main control main process (described later). In the present embodiment, in the case of "16RV planned passing jackpot", it is determined as "opening pattern 31". In the "opening pattern 31", in the 11th round, when the first winning opening 30 receives the first winning, the V opening / closing member 71 having an opening time of 0.1 seconds is short-opened, and the second winning is won. When there is, the V opening / closing member 71 is opened for a long time with a maximum opening time of 31.5 seconds. On the other hand, in the case of "16R (substantially 10R) V non-passing planned jackpot", it is determined as "open pattern 32". In the "opening pattern 32", at the 11th round, when the first winning opening 30 receives the first prize, the V opening / closing member 71 having an opening time of 0.1 seconds is short-opened.

5. Explanation of jackpot, etc. In game machine 1, there are "big hit" and "loss" as a result of the jackpot lottery (special symbol lottery). In the case of "big hit", the "big hit symbol" is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 41. In the case of "missing", the "missing symbol" is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 41. When the jackpot is won, a "big hit game" is executed in which the jackpots (the first jackpot 30 and the second jackpot 35) are opened in an opening pattern according to the type of jackpot. The jackpot game is an example of a special game. The jackpot game includes multiple round games (unit open game), an opening (OP) before the first round game is started, and an ending (ED) after the final round game is completed. There is. Each round game starts with the end of the opening or the end of the previous round game and ends with the start of the next round game. The closing time (interval time) of the winning opening between round games is included in the open round game before the closing.

There are multiple types of jackpots. There are two types of jackpots: "16RV scheduled jackpot" and "16R (substantially 10R) V non-passing jackpot". The "16RV scheduled passing jackpot" operates the opening / closing member 32, the opening / closing member 37, and the V opening / closing member 71 in an opening pattern (V passing scheduled opening pattern) in which the game ball can pass through the V region 39 during the jackpot game. It's a big hit. By combining the above-mentioned opening patterns, the game ball can pass through the V region 39 during the jackpot game. In the present embodiment, the opening pattern 21 and the opening pattern 31 are combined. The "16R (substantially 10R) V non-passing planned jackpot" is an opening pattern (V non-passing scheduled opening pattern) in which the game ball cannot pass through the V region 39 during the jackpot game, and the opening / closing member 32 and the opening / closing member 37 And a big hit that operates the V opening / closing member 71. The combination of the above-mentioned opening patterns makes it impossible for the game ball to pass through the V region 39 during the jackpot game. In the present embodiment, the opening pattern 22 and the opening pattern 32 are combined. In the "16R (substantially 10R) V non-passing jackpot", the opening time of the first big winning opening 30 on the 11th R and the opening time of the second big winning opening 35 on the 12th to 16th R are 0.1 seconds. Only open, and the 11th to 16th rounds are rounds where prize balls cannot be expected.

In this way, in the "16RV planned jackpot", it is easy for the game ball to pass through the V region 39 in the first jackpot 30, and the gaming state after the jackpot is a high accuracy time saving state (high accuracy high). It becomes the base state). On the other hand, in the "16R (substantially 10R) V non-passing planned jackpot", it is almost impossible for the game ball to pass through the V region 39 in the first jackpot 30, and the gaming state after the jackpot is It becomes a low accuracy time saving state (low accuracy high base state).

Further, as shown in FIG. 8, the jackpot distribution rate in the lottery of the first special symbol (special figure 1) is 83/128 (about 64.8%) for the V-passing jackpot and the V-non-passing jackpot. It is 45/128 (about 35.2%). On the other hand, the distribution rate of the jackpot in the lottery of the second special symbol (special figure 2) is 128/128 (100%) for the jackpot scheduled to pass V. In this way, in the game machine 1, the big hit is performed by winning the game ball in the second starting port 21 rather than the big hit lottery (lottery of the first special symbol) in which the game ball is won in the first starting port 20. The lottery (lottery of the second special symbol) is set to be more advantageous for the player.

6. Description of the game state The game state of the game machine 1 will be described. The game control microcomputer 81 can execute "probability fluctuation control" and "variation time reduction control" for the special symbol displayed on the special symbol display 41 and the ordinary symbol displayed on the ordinary symbol display 42, respectively. Is. Here, the state in which the game control microcomputer 81 controls the probability fluctuation for the special symbol of the special symbol display 41 is called a "high probability state", and the state in which the probability fluctuation control is not performed is simply a "normal probability state (normal probability state). Non-high probability state, low probability state) ". The game control microcomputer 81 uses a jackpot determination table (FIG. 7) in which the number of jackpot random numbers determined to be jackpots is higher in the high probability state than in the normal probability state as the probability fluctuation control of the special symbol. By performing the above, a high probability state is realized. Therefore, the high probability state has a higher probability of a jackpot than the normal probability state. That is, when the game control microcomputer 81 executes the probability fluctuation control for the special symbol of the special symbol display 41, the special symbol display 41 is used as compared with the case where the probability fluctuation control is not executed. The probability that the display result (stop symbol) of the variable display of the special symbol becomes a jackpot symbol increases.

Further, the state in which the game control microcomputer 81 controls the fluctuation time reduction with respect to the special symbol of the special symbol display 41 is referred to as a "time reduction state", and the state in which the fluctuation time reduction control is not performed is simply a "non-time reduction state". That is. In the time saving state, the fluctuation time of the special symbol (the time from the start of the fluctuation display to the derivation display of the display result) is shorter than that in the non-time saving state. The game control microcomputer 81 uses a variation pattern determination table T6 (FIGS. 9 and 10) in which a variation pattern having a short variation time is selected more often than in a non-time reduction state when the time is shortened. Judge the fluctuation pattern used. That is, when the game control microcomputer 81 executes the fluctuation time reduction control for the special symbol of the special symbol display 41, the special symbol is variable as compared with the case where the fluctuation time reduction control is not executed. It becomes easy to select a short fluctuation time as the fluctuation time of the display. As a result, in the time-saving state, the pace of digestion of the special figure hold becomes faster, and an effective prize (a prize that can be memorized as the special figure hold) to the starting port is likely to occur. As a result, it is possible to aim for a big hit under the smooth progress of the game. The game control microcomputer 81 may simultaneously execute the probability fluctuation control and the fluctuation time shortening control for the special symbol of the special symbol display 41, or may execute only one of them.

The game control microcomputer 81 executes the probability fluctuation control and the fluctuation time shortening control for the normal symbol of the normal symbol display 42 in parallel with the fluctuation time shortening control for the special symbol of the special symbol display 41. That is, the game control microcomputer 81 executes the probability fluctuation control and the fluctuation time shortening control for the normal symbol in the time saving state, and does not execute in the non-time saving state. As the probability fluctuation control of the normal symbol, the game control microcomputer 81 uses the normal symbol hit determination table T3 in which the number of normal symbol random values (win random value) determined to be hit is larger in the time-saving state than in the non-time-saving state. It is used to make a hit judgment (judgment of a normal symbol). Therefore, in the time saving state, the hit probability is higher than in the normal symbol normal probability state. That is, when the game control microcomputer 81 executes the probability fluctuation control for the normal symbol of the normal symbol display 42, the normal symbol display 42 is used as compared with the case where the probability fluctuation control is not executed. The probability that the display result (stop symbol) of the variable display of the normal symbol will be the winning symbol is high. In the time-saving state, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is shorter than in the non-time-saving state. Here, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is 30 seconds in the non-time saving state, but is 1 second in the time saving state. Further, in the time saving state, the opening time of the electric chew 22 in the auxiliary game is longer than in the non-time saving state. That is, the game control microcomputer 81 executes the open time extension control for the electric chew 22. In addition, in the time saving state, the number of times the electric chew 22 is opened in the auxiliary game is larger than in the non-time saving state. That is, the game control microcomputer 81 executes the opening count increase control for the electric chew 22. In a situation where the game control microcomputer 81 executes probability fluctuation control and fluctuation time shortening control for the normal symbol of the normal symbol display 42, and opening time extension control and opening number increase control for the electric chew 22. Compared with the case where these controls are not executed, the electric chew 22 is opened more frequently, and the game ball is more frequently won in the second starting port 21. As a result, the base, which is the ratio of the number of prize balls to the number of launched balls, becomes high. Therefore, the state in which these controls are executed is called a "high base state", and the state in which these controls are not executed is called a "low base state". In the high base state, you can aim for a big hit without significantly reducing the number of game balls you have. The high base state is a state in which so-called electric support control (control for supporting winning of the second starting port 21 by the electric chew 22) is being executed. The high base state (electric support control state) does not have to execute all the above controls. That is, among the probability fluctuation control for the normal symbol of the normal symbol display 42, the fluctuation time shortening control for the normal symbol of the normal symbol display 42, the opening time extension control for the electric chew 22, and the opening number increase control for the electric chew 22. By executing one or more controls, it is sufficient that the electric chew 22 is more easily released than when the control is not executed. Further, the high base state (electric support control state) may be controlled independently without being accompanied by the time saving state.

In the game machine 1, the gaming state after the jackpot game by winning the jackpot scheduled to pass V is a high probability state, a time saving state, and a high base state if the game is passed to the V region 39 during the jackpot game. .. This gaming state is particularly referred to as a "high accuracy high base state" or a "high accuracy time saving state". The high-accuracy high-base state ends when the variable display of the special symbol is executed a predetermined number of times (120 times in this case), or when the jackpot is won and the jackpot game is executed. In addition, the gaming state after the jackpot game by winning the V non-passing scheduled jackpot is a normal probability state (non-high probability) unless the V region 39 is passed during the jackpot game (almost never done). It is a state (that is, a low probability state), a short time state, and a high base state. This gaming state is particularly referred to as a "low accuracy high base state" and a "low accuracy time saving state". The low accuracy high base state ends when the variable display of the special symbol is executed a predetermined number of times (here, 100 times), or when the jackpot is won and the jackpot game is executed. When the game machine 1 is played for the first time, the game state after the power is turned on is a normal probability state, a non-time saving state, and a low base state (non-electric support control state). This gaming state is particularly referred to as a "low probability low base state". The low probability low base state may be referred to as a "normal gaming state" or a "low probability non-time saving state (simply also referred to as a non-time saving state)". In addition, the state in which the special game (big hit game) is being executed is referred to as a "special game state (big hit game state)". Further, a state controlled by at least one of a high probability state and a high base state is referred to as a "specific gaming state".

In a high base state such as a high accuracy high base state or a low accuracy high base state, it is more advantageous to allow the game ball to enter the right game area 3B (FIG. 1) by right-handed striking. This is because the electric support control makes it easier to open the electric chew 22 than in the low base state, and it is easier to win the second starting port 21 than to win the first starting port 20. is there. For this reason, in the high base state, the game ball is passed through the gate 28, which triggers the normal symbol lottery, and the game ball is hit right to the second starting port 21 to win a prize. As a result, a large number of starting prizes (winning to the starting port) can be obtained rather than hitting left. In addition, in the game machine 1, the game is played by right-handed even during the big hit game. On the other hand, in the low base state, it is advantageous to allow the game ball to enter the left game area 3A (FIG. 1) by hitting the left side. Since the electric support control is not executed, it is difficult to open the electric chew 22 as compared with the high base state, and it is easier to win the first starting port 20 than to win the second starting port 21. This is because it has become. For this reason, in the low base state, a left-handed strike is performed so that the game ball can be won in the first starting port 20. This allows you to get a lot of starting prizes rather than hitting right.

7. Operation of the Game Control Microcomputer 81 The operation of the game control microcomputer 81 provided on the main control board 80 (FIG. 3) will be described with reference to FIGS. 11 to 15. Counters, flags, statuses, buffers, etc. that appear in the operation description of the game control microcomputer 81 are provided in the main RAM 84.

[Main control main processing]
FIG. 11 is a flowchart of the main control main process. When the power of the game machine 1 is turned on, the game control microcomputer 81 reads a program for executing the main control main process from the main ROM 83. In the main control main process, the game control microcomputer 81 first performs an initialization process (step S001). In the initialization process, for example, the main CPU 82 is set, various flags, statuses, counters, and the like are reset. The initial value of the flag is "0", that is, "OFF", the initial value of the status is "1", and the initial value of the counter is "0". The initialization process is executed only once after the power is turned on, and is not executed after that.

After the initialization process, the game control microcomputer 81 prohibits the interrupt of the interrupt process (step S002), and performs the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (step S003). In this normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process, the game control microcomputer 81 sets various random number counter values (big hit random number value, jackpot type random number value, reach random number value, fluctuation pattern random number value, normal symbol random number value) by 1. Add and update. When each random number counter value reaches the set upper limit value, it returns to "0" and is added again. The initial value of each random number counter may be a value other than "0" or may be randomly changed. Further, each random number may be a so-called hardware random number generated by using a known random number generation circuit including a counter IC or the like.

After the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process, the game control microcomputer 81 permits the interrupt of the interrupt process (step S004). While the interrupt is enabled, the main timer interrupt process (step S005) can be executed. The main timer interrupt process is executed based on an interrupt pulse repeatedly input to the main CPU 82 in a predetermined cycle (for example, a 4 msec cycle). That is, the main timer interrupt process is executed every predetermined cycle (for example, 4 msec cycle). Then, from the end of the main timer interrupt process to the start of the next main timer interrupt process, various counter value update processes by the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process are repeatedly executed. .. If an interrupt pulse is input to the main CPU 82 in the interrupt disabled state, the main timer interrupt process is not started immediately, but is started after the interrupt is enabled.

[Main timer interrupt processing]
FIG. 12 is a flowchart of the main timer interrupt process (FIG. 11: step S005). In the main timer interrupt process, the game control microcomputer 81 first performs random number update process (step S101). Specifically, the game control microcomputer 81 updates various random number counter values. This random number update process is the same as the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process performed in the main control main process (FIG. 11) described above. That is, the update processing of various random number counter values is performed during the execution period of the main timer interrupt processing and other periods (the period from the end of the main timer interrupt processing to the start of the next main timer interrupt processing). It is done in both.

After the random number update process, the game control microcomputer 81 performs an input process (step S102). In the input process, the game control microcomputer 81 reads the detection signals detected by various sensors attached to the game machine 1 and outputs the payout data for paying out the prize balls according to the type of the winning opening in the main RAM 84. Set in the buffer. The various sensors are, for example, a first starting port sensor 20a, a second starting port sensor 21a, a first large winning opening sensor 30a, a second large winning opening sensor 35a, and a normal winning opening sensor 27a (FIG. 3).

After the input process, the game control microcomputer 81 performs a start port sensor detection process (step S103). In the start port sensor detection process, the game control microcomputer 81 determines the passage of the game ball of the gate 28, acquires the value of the normal symbol random number counter, and uses the acquired random number value in the normal symbol hold storage area 84f of the main RAM 84. Of the first to fourth storage areas, it is stored in the storage area corresponding to the current number of reserved spheres of the normal symbol. Further, the game control microcomputer 81 determines that the game ball has won the first starting port 20, and determines the value of the jackpot random number counter, the value of the jackpot type random number counter, the value of the reach random number counter, and the value of the fluctuation pattern random number counter. get. The game control microcomputer 81 stores the acquired random number value group in the storage area corresponding to the current number of reserved balls in the special figure 1 among the first to fourth storage areas of the first special figure reserved storage area. Furthermore, the game control microcomputer 81 determines that the game ball has won the second starting port 21, and determines the value of the jackpot random number counter, the value of the jackpot type random number counter, the value of the reach random number counter, and the value of the fluctuation pattern random number counter. To get. The game control microcomputer 81 stores the acquired random number value group in the storage area corresponding to the current number of reserved balls in the special figure 2 among the first to fourth storage areas of the second special figure reserved storage area.

The game control microcomputer 81 performs a jackpot pre-determination in the start port sensor detection process. Based on the above-mentioned random number value group, whether or not it is a big hit, if it is a big hit, the big hit type, and the fluctuation pattern are determined in advance. Then, a pre-determination command is created from the pre-determination result and set in the command set area 84a of the main RAM 84.

Next, the game control microcomputer 81 performs a normal operation process (step S104). In the normal operation process, the game control microcomputer 81 controls the operation of the electric chew 22. Specifically, the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the number of reserved balls of the normal symbol is "0", and when the number of reserved balls is 1 or more, the normal symbol hit determination table T3 is referred to. Make a hit judgment. Next, the game control microcomputer 81 selects the fluctuation pattern with reference to the normal symbol fluctuation pattern determination table T4. The game control microcomputer 81 starts the fluctuation display of the normal symbol by setting the selected normal symbol fluctuation pattern. After that, the fluctuation display is stopped, and in the case of "hit", the electric chew opening pattern is set with reference to the electric chew opening pattern determination table T7, and the electric chew 22 is operated.

Next, the game control microcomputer 81 performs a special operation process (step S105). This special operation process will be described later.
Next, the game control microcomputer 81 performs the V region sensor detection process (step S106). In the V region sensor detection process, the game control microcomputer 81 first determines whether or not the game ball has been detected by the V region sensor 39a, and if so, determines whether or not it is during the V valid period. If the V validity period is in effect, the V flag is turned ON and the V passage command is set.

Next, the game control microcomputer 81 performs the reserved ball number processing (step S107). First, the game control microcomputer 81 reads out the number of special figure 1 reserved balls, the number of special figure 2 reserved balls, and the number of ordinary symbol reserved balls stored in the main RAM 84. Next, the game control microcomputer 81 sets the hold ball number command in the command set area (output buffer) 84a of the main RAM 84. The hold ball number command is a command for notifying the sub-control board 90 of the hold ball number, and includes information on the special figure 1 hold ball number, the special figure 2 hold ball number, and the normal symbol hold ball number. ..

After the reserved ball number processing, the game control microcomputer 81 performs output processing (step S108). In the output process, the game control microcomputer 81 outputs the command or the like set in the command set area 84a of the main RAM 84 to the sub control board 90 in each of the above processes. After the output processing, the game control microcomputer 81 performs other processing (step S109). In other processing, for example, the second special figure holding indicator 43b is controlled to a display mode showing the number based on the number of special figure 2 reserved balls described later, and the first special figure is based on the number of special figure 1 reserved balls. The hold indicator 43a is controlled in a display mode indicating the number.

[Special operation processing]
FIG. 13 is a flowchart of the special operation process (FIG. 12: step S105). Here, the processing related to the special symbol display 41 and the big prize device (the first big prize device 31 and the second big prize device 36) is divided into four stages, and each stage is divided into four stages of "1" of "special operation status". Called "2", "3", "4". When the "special operation status" is "1" (step S1301: YES), the game control microcomputer 81 performs a special symbol standby process (step S1302). In the special symbol standby process, jackpot determination, fluctuation pattern selection, and the like are executed. When the "special operation status" is "2" (step S1301: NO, step S1303: YES), the special symbol changing process is performed (step S1304). In the special symbol change processing, the output of the change stop command is executed after the change time elapses. Specifically, the game control microcomputer 81 first determines whether or not the fluctuation time of the special symbol has elapsed and has ended, and if the fluctuation time has elapsed, the fluctuation stop command is set and a special operation is performed. Set the status to "3". When the "special operation status" is "3" (step S1301, S1303: NO, step S1305: YES), the special symbol determination process is performed (step S1306). In the special symbol confirmation process, the output of the opening command or the like is executed at the time of a big hit. Specifically, the game control microcomputer 81 first executes the game state management process. The game state management process is a process for managing the number of STs and the number of time reductions. In this embodiment, the number of STs is "120" and the number of time reductions is "100". Next, the game control microcomputer 81 sets the special operation status to "1" when the jackpot flag is OFF. On the other hand, when the jackpot flag is ON, the jackpot opening and the opening pattern of the V opening / closing member are set according to the type of winning jackpot. After setting the open pattern, the game control microcomputer 81 performs a game state reset process. The game state reset process is a process for resetting the probability change flag and the time saving flag. After the game state reset process, the jackpot opening command is set in order to start the jackpot game. After that, the special operation status is set to "4". When the "special operation status" is "4" (steps S1301, S1303, S1305: NO), the special electric accessory process is performed (step S1308). In the special electric accessory processing, a jackpot game is executed. Specifically, the opening of the first special winning opening 30 and the second special winning opening 35 is controlled according to the opening pattern based on the round counter, and the round designation command and the ending command are set. Further, the V opening / closing member 39 is controlled in parallel with the opening of the first large winning opening 30. Furthermore, at the end of the jackpot, the time reduction counter and the probability variation counter are set.

[Special symbol standby processing]
FIG. 14 is a flowchart of the special symbol standby process (FIG. 13: step S1302). In the special symbol standby process, the game control microcomputer 81 first determines whether or not the number of reserved balls in the special figure 2 is “0” (step S1401). Special figure 2 When the number of reserved balls is "0" (step S1401: YES), that is, the storage of the random number value group acquired due to the winning of the second starting port 21 in the second special figure reserved storage area. If there is no such, the process proceeds to step S1407. When the number of reserved balls is "1" or more (step S1401: NO), the game control microcomputer 81 executes the jackpot determination process (step S1402). The details of the jackpot determination process will be described later. Next, the game control microcomputer 81 executes the variation pattern selection process (step S1403). In the variation pattern selection process, the variation pattern determination table T6 (FIGS. 9 and 10) is referred to, and the game state (time saving state or non-time saving state) of the game machine 1 and the determination result of the jackpot determination process (step S1402) are held. The fluctuation pattern is selected based on the number of balls. After the variation pattern selection process, the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 2 is decremented (step S1404). Next, the game control microcomputer 81 sets the storage location of the hold information (various random values) stored in the first to fourth storage areas of the second special figure hold storage area to the side read from the current position. At the same time as shifting by one, the hold information stored in the place farthest from the read side in the second special figure hold storage area is cleared (step S1405). For example, when the hold information is stored in the first to third storage areas, the hold information stored in the third storage area is cleared, and the hold information is stored in the first to fourth storage areas. If so, the hold information stored in the fourth storage area is cleared. By the above steps, the second special figure hold is digested in the order in which it was held. In this case, on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, the reserved image 9B (the leftmost reserved image 9B of the four reserved images 9B) corresponding to the first storage area of the second special figure reserved storage area is reserved. It shifts to the digested image display area side and is displayed as a reserved digested image 9C. Further, the reserved images 9B (the second, third, and fourth reserved images 9B from the left among the four reserved images 9B) corresponding to the second to fourth storage areas of the second special figure reserved storage area are 1 on the left side, respectively. Shift by one (Fig. 1). As a result, the player can recognize that one second special figure hold has been exhausted. Next, the game control microcomputer 81 performs the special figure 2 fluctuation start processing (step S1406). In the special figure 2 fluctuation start processing, the fluctuation start command is set in the command set area 84a of the main RAM 84, the fluctuation display of the second special symbol is started, and the fluctuation time timer is set. The fluctuation time timer is set with a fluctuation time determined according to the fluctuation pattern selected in the fluctuation pattern selection process. Further, the game control microcomputer 81 sets the special operation status to "2". The fluctuation start command (special figure 2 fluctuation start command) set in the special figure 2 fluctuation start process includes information related to the special figure stop symbol data set in the jackpot determination process (step S1402) and a fluctuation pattern selection process (special figure 2 fluctuation start command). Information about the fluctuation pattern set in step S1403) (including information about the fluctuation time) is included.

In step S1401, when the number of reserved balls in special figure 2 is "0" (step S1401: YES), the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the number of reserved balls in special figure 1 is "0" (step S1401: YES). Step S1407). When the number of reserved balls in the special figure 1 is "0" (step S1407: YES), that is, the storage of the random number value group acquired due to the winning of the first starting port 20 in the first special figure reserved storage area. If there is no such, the process proceeds to step S1413. When the number of reserved balls is "1" or more (step S1407: NO), the game control microcomputer 81 executes the jackpot determination process (step S1408). The details of the jackpot determination process will be described later. Next, the game control microcomputer 81 executes the variation pattern selection process (step S1409). In the variation pattern selection process, the variation pattern determination table T6 (FIGS. 9 and 10) is referred to, and the game state (time saving state or non-time saving state) of the game machine 1 and the determination result of the jackpot determination process (step S1408) are held. The fluctuation pattern is selected based on the number of balls. After the variation pattern selection process, the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 is decremented (step S1410). Next, the game control microcomputer 81 shifts the storage location of various random number values stored in the first to fourth storage areas of the first special figure reservation storage area by one to the side read from the current position. , The hold information stored in the place farthest from the read side in the first special figure hold storage area is cleared (step S1411). By the above steps, the first special figure hold is digested in the order in which it was held. In this case, on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, the reserved image 9A (the rightmost reserved image 9A out of the four reserved images 9A) corresponding to the first storage area of the first special figure reserved storage area is reserved. It shifts to the digested image display area side and is displayed as a reserved digested image 9C. Further, the reserved images 9A (the second, third, and fourth reserved images 9A from the right among the four reserved images 9A) corresponding to the second to fourth storage areas of the first special figure reserved storage area are 1 on the right side, respectively. Shift by one (Fig. 1). As a result, the player can recognize that one of the first special figure reservations has been exhausted. Next, the game control microcomputer 81 performs the special figure 1 fluctuation start process (step S1412). In the special figure 1 fluctuation start processing, the fluctuation start command is set in the command set area 84a of the main RAM 84, the fluctuation display of the first special symbol is started, and the fluctuation time timer is set. The fluctuation time timer is set with a fluctuation time determined according to the fluctuation pattern selected in the fluctuation pattern selection process. Further, the game control microcomputer 81 sets the special operation status to "2" (step S1412). The fluctuation start command (special figure 1 fluctuation start command) set in the special figure 1 fluctuation start process includes information related to the special figure stop symbol data set in the jackpot determination process (step S1408) and the fluctuation pattern selection process (special figure 1 fluctuation start command). Information about the fluctuation pattern set in step S1409) (including information about the fluctuation time) is included.

In step S1407, when the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 is "0" (step S1407: YES), the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 is a standby screen (step S1407). S1413). The standby screen is a demo screen for waiting for customers. The game control microcomputer 81 may be determined by, for example, ON / OFF of the demo screen display flag for waiting for customers. If the screen is on standby (step S1413: YES), this process ends. If it is not the standby screen (step S1413: NO), the game control microcomputer 81 sets the customer waiting standby command for displaying the standby screen in the command set area 84a of the main RAM 84 after the elapse of the predetermined standby time. (Step S1414), this process is completed. As described above, according to the special symbol standby process of the present embodiment, the variable display of the special symbol based on the first special symbol hold is executed only when the second special symbol hold is "0". That is, the digestion of the second special figure hold is executed in preference to the digestion of the first special figure hold. Further, according to the jackpot type determination table T5 (FIG. 8) of the present embodiment, the lottery based on the second special figure hold is more profitable for the player than the lottery based on the first special figure hold (V). It is supposed to win the jackpot to pass).

[Big hit judgment process]
FIG. 15 is a flowchart of the jackpot determination process (FIG. 14: steps S1402, S1408). Since the processing flow of the jackpot determination process (step S1402) of the special figure 2 and the jackpot determination process (step S1408) of the special figure 1 are the same, they will be described together. In the jackpot determination process, first, the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the probability change flag is ON (step S1501). When the probability change flag is ON (step S1501: YES), the jackpot determination is made based on the setting information stored in the setting information storage area 84g by referring to the high probability state table in the jackpot determination table T1 (FIG. 7). (Step S1502). Specifically, the game control microcomputer 81 first reads out a jackpot random number value as a determination value. For example, in the jackpot determination process of the special figure 2, the jackpot random number value stored in the first storage area of the second special figure reserved storage area (corresponding to the first item of the second special figure reserved) is read out. In the jackpot determination process of the special figure 1, the jackpot random number value stored in the first storage area (corresponding to the first item of the first special figure hold) of the first special figure hold storage area is read out. Next, the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not it is a jackpot by using the jackpot determination table T1 to be referred to and the jackpot random number value. Here, since it is in a high probability state (probability change flag is ON), it is determined whether or not it is a big hit based on the setting information (settings 1 to 6) by referring to the table for the high probability state in the jackpot determination table T1. To do. For example, when the setting information is "setting 1", when the jackpot random number value is "0" to "936", it is determined to be a jackpot, and when it is any other value, it is determined to be a loss.

In step S1501, when the probability change flag is OFF (step S1501: NO), the game control microcomputer 81 makes a jackpot determination by referring to the table for the normal probability state in the jackpot determination table T1 (FIG. 7) (step S1501: NO). Step S1504). Specifically, the game control microcomputer 81 first reads out the jackpot random number value by the same method as in step S1502. Next, since the normal probability state (probability change flag is OFF) here, the jackpot determination table T1 refers to the table for the normal probability state, and whether or not it is a jackpot based on the setting information (settings 1 to 6). Is determined. For example, when the setting information is "setting 1", when the jackpot random number value is "0" to "409", it is determined to be a jackpot, and when it is any other value, it is determined to be a loss.

When the result of the jackpot determination is "big hit" (steps S1503, S1505: YES), the game control microcomputer 81 turns on the jackpot flag (step S1506) and determines the jackpot type (step S1507). Specifically, the game control microcomputer 81 first reads out the jackpot type random value as the determination value. For example, in the jackpot determination process of the special figure 2, the jackpot type random value stored in the first storage area of the second special figure reserved storage area is read out. In the jackpot determination process of the special figure 1, the jackpot type random value stored in the first storage area of the first special figure reserved storage area is read out. Next, the game control microcomputer 81 determines the jackpot type based on the read jackpot type random value and the jackpot type determination table T5 (FIG. 8). After determining the jackpot type, the information corresponding to the specified special figure stop symbol data is set in the jackpot type buffer provided in the main RAM 84, and this process is terminated. On the other hand, in step S1503 or step S1505, when the result of the jackpot determination is "loss", the information corresponding to the special figure stop symbol data corresponding to the loss is set in the jackpot type buffer provided in the main RAM 84, and this process is performed. finish.

8. Operation of the effect control microcomputer 91 The operation of the effect control microcomputer 91 provided on the sub-control board 90 (FIG. 4) will be described with reference to FIGS. 16 to 19. Counters, flags, statuses, buffers, etc. that appear in the operation description of the effect control microcomputer 91 are provided in the sub RAM 94.

[Sub-control main processing]
FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing a sub-control main process. When the power of the game machine 1 is turned on, the effect control microcomputer 91 reads a program for executing the sub control main process from the sub ROM 93. In the sub-control main process, the effect control microcomputer 91 first performs an initialization process (step S4000). In the initialization process, for example, the sub CPU 92 is set, various flags, the status, the counter, and the like are reset. The initial value of the flag is "0", that is, "OFF", the initial value of the status is "1", and the initial value of the counter is "0". The initialization process is executed only once after the power is turned on, and is not executed after that.

After the initialization process, the effect control microcomputer 91 prohibits the interrupt of the interrupt process (step S4001) and performs the random number update process (step S4002). In this random number update process, the effect control microcomputer 91 adds 1 to the random number counter value shown in FIG. 6B and updates it. When each random number counter value reaches the set upper limit value, it returns to "0" and is added again. The initial value of each random number counter may be a value other than "0" or may be randomly changed. Further, the random value may be added by 2 or more in addition to being added by 1. Each random number may be a so-called hardware random number.

After the random number update process, the effect control microcomputer 91 permits the interrupt of the interrupt process (step S4003). While the interrupt is enabled, the sub-timer interrupt process (step S4004) can be executed. The sub-side timer interrupt process is executed based on an interrupt pulse that is repeatedly input to the sub CPU 92 at a predetermined cycle. That is, the sub-side timer interrupt processing is executed at predetermined intervals. Then, the random number update process is repeatedly executed from the end of the sub-side timer interrupt process to the start of the next sub-side timer interrupt process.

[Sub-timer interrupt processing]
FIG. 17 is a flowchart of the sub-side timer interrupt process (FIG. 16: step S4004). The effect control microcomputer 91 first performs a reception command analysis process (step S4100). The details of the received command analysis process will be described later. After the reception command analysis process, the effect control microcomputer 91 performs a variable effect process (step S4110). The variable effect in-process is a process for setting a pre-variation end command at a specific timing during the variable effect and causing the display screen 7a to execute a specific display effect. After the variable effect processing, the effect control microcomputer 91 performs a switch process (step S4120). In the switch processing, the effect control microcomputer 91 sets the display contents of the display screen 7a based on the switch data (edge data and level data) output from the effect button 63. After the switch processing, the effect control microcomputer 91 performs a command transmission processing (step S4130). In the command transmission process, the effect control microcomputer 91 inputs various commands set in the effect command set area 94b (output buffer) of the subRAM 94 in the received command analysis process or the like to the image control board 100, the voice control board 106, and the lamp control board 107. , Is transmitted to the relay board 108. The image control board 100 that has received various commands uses the image display device 7 to execute a display effect according to the received commands. Further, the voice control board 106 that has received various commands executes a voice effect that outputs voice from the speaker 67 in response to the received commands. The lamp control board 107 that has received various commands executes a lamp effect that controls light emission of the panel lamp 5 and the frame lamp 66 in response to the received commands. After the command transmission process, the effect control microcomputer 91 performs other processes (step S4140), and ends this process. In other processing, random number update processing and the like are performed.

[Received command analysis processing]
FIG. 18 is a flowchart of the received command analysis process (FIG. 17: step S4100). The effect control microcomputer 91 first determines whether or not a pre-determination command has been received from the main control board 80 (step S4180). When receiving (step S4180: YES), the look-ahead effect determination process is performed (step S4190). The “look-ahead effect determination process” is a process for determining whether or not to execute the look-ahead effect and the look-ahead effect pattern when the look-ahead effect is executed. Specifically, the effect control microcomputer 91 acquires the counter value of the look-ahead effect random number, and performs the look-ahead effect by referring to the acquired random number value and the look-ahead effect pattern determination table T51 stored in the sub ROM 93. Whether or not to perform the look-ahead effect and the look-ahead effect pattern when the look-ahead effect is performed are determined. On the other hand, when it is not received (step S4180: NO), the pre-reading effect determination process described above is skipped. The look-ahead effect is an effect that suggests that the hold information newly stored in the special figure hold storage area 85 is likely to include a jackpot, and is executed during the variable effect.

Next, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not the hold ball number command has been received from the main control board 80 (step S4200). If it has been received (step S4200: YES), the hold display process is performed (step S4210). In the hold display process, the counter set area 94c of the sub RAM 94 is provided based on the information regarding the special figure 1 hold ball number, the special figure 2 hold ball number, and the normal symbol hold ball number included in the hold ball number command. The values of the first special figure hold effect counter, the second special figure hold effect counter, and the normal figure hold effect counter are updated. As a result, information on the number of reserved balls can be held not only on the main control board 80 side but also on the sub control board 90 side. Further, the effect control microcomputer 91 has a hold image 9A displayed on the display screen 7a based on the values of the first special figure hold effect counter, the second special figure hold effect counter, and the normal figure hold effect counter. Update 9B. On the other hand, when the hold ball number command is not received (step S4100: NO), the above-mentioned hold display process is skipped.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not a fluctuation start command has been received from the main control board 80 (step S4230). When receiving (step S4230: YES), the variation effect start process is performed (step S4240). The "variation effect start process" is a process of selecting a variation effect pattern (content) to be executed during the special symbol variation. The details of the variable effect start processing will be described later. On the other hand, if it has not been received (step S4230: NO), the above-mentioned variation effect start process is skipped.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not a fluctuation stop command has been received from the main control board 80 (step S4250). If it has been received (step S4250: YES), the variation effect end process is performed (step S4260). The "variation effect end process" is a process for stopping the variation effect executed during the special symbol variation. In the variation effect end processing, the effect control microcomputer 91 sets a counter or the like based on the analysis result of the variation stop command, and sets a variation effect end command for ending the variation effect. As a result, the decorative symbol corresponding to the changing special figure 1 or special figure 2 is stopped and displayed. If the fluctuation stop command has not been received (step S4250: NO), the above-mentioned fluctuation effect end processing is skipped.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not the opening command has been received from the main control board 80 (step S4270). When receiving (step S4270: YES), the opening effect pattern determination process is performed (step S4280). The "opening effect pattern determination process" is a process of selecting an opening effect pattern (content) to be executed at the start of a special game (big hit game). In the opening effect pattern determination process, the effect control microcomputer 91 first analyzes the opening command, and sets the information related to the special figure stop symbol data included in the opening command and set at the time of the jackpot winning determination in the sub RAM 94. Then, the effect pattern of the opening effect set in advance corresponding to the hit type indicated by the special figure stop symbol data is selected, and the opening effect start command for starting the selected opening effect is set in the effect command set area of the sub RAM 94. Set to 94b. When the opening effect start command set in the effect command set area 94b is transmitted to the image control board 100 in the command transmission process (FIG. 17: step S4130), the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 outputs a predetermined opening effect image to the ROM 103. Is read from, and is displayed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7. If the opening command has not been received in step S4270 (step S4270: NO), the above-mentioned opening effect pattern determination process is skipped.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not a round designation command has been received from the main control board 80 (step S4290). When receiving (step S4290: YES), the round effect pattern determination process is performed (step S4300). The "round effect pattern determination process" is a process of selecting an open game effect pattern (content) to be executed during the opening of the big winning opening or during the interval between openings in the special game (big hit game). The details of the round effect pattern determination process will be described later. If the round designation command has not been received in step S4290 (step S4290: NO), the above-mentioned round effect pattern determination process is skipped.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not an ending command has been received from the main control board 80 (step S4310). When receiving (step S4310: YES), the ending effect pattern determination process is performed (step S4320). The "ending effect pattern determination process" is a process of selecting an ending effect pattern (content) to be executed during the ending of a special game (big hit game or small hit game). In the ending effect pattern determination process, the effect control microcomputer 91 first analyzes the ending command, and sets the information related to the special figure stop symbol data included in the ending command in the sub RAM 94. Then, the ending effect pattern corresponding to the special figure stop symbol data is selected, and the ending effect start command for starting the selected ending effect is set in the output buffer of the sub RAM 94. When the ending effect start command set in the effect command set area 94b is transmitted to the image control board 100, the CPU 102 reads a predetermined ending effect image from the ROM 103 and displays it on the display screen 7a. If the ending command has not been received (step S4310: NO), the above-mentioned ending effect pattern determination process is skipped.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not a customer waiting standby command has been received from the main control board 80 (step S4330). When receiving (step S4330: YES), the customer waiting effect pattern determination process is performed (step S4340). The “customer waiting effect pattern determination process” is a process of selecting an effect pattern (content) of a standby screen to be displayed when a predetermined waiting time elapses after the game machine 1 is no longer in operation. In the customer waiting effect pattern determination process, the effect control microcomputer 91 first analyzes the customer waiting standby command, and sets the information included in the customer waiting effect waiting command in the sub RAM 94. Then, the effect pattern of the standby screen is selected, and the customer waiting standby command for starting the selected effect is set in the output buffer of the sub RAM 94. When the customer waiting / waiting command set in the effect command set area 94b is transmitted to the image control board 100, the CPU 102 reads a predetermined effect image from the ROM 103 and displays it on the display screen 7a. In particular, in the present embodiment, when the game image demo effect is selected as the standby multi-faceted effect pattern, the CPU 102 reads the effect image for the game image effect from the ROM 103 and displays it on the display screen 7a. If the customer waiting wait command has not been received (step S4330: NO), the above-mentioned customer waiting effect pattern determination process is skipped.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 performs other processing (step S4350). In other processing, for example, when the effect control microcomputer 91 receives the game state designation command, the information regarding the game state included in the game state designation command (whether it is a high probability state or not, whether it is a time saving state, or not, a probability change). The counter, the value of the time reduction counter, etc.) are held in the sub RAM 94. Further, when the effect control microcomputer 91 receives the V-pass command, the sub-RAM 94 holds the V-pass information. Further, the effect control microcomputer 91 performs a process based on a command other than the above (RAM clear notification command, etc.), and ends this process.

[Variation production start processing]
FIG. 19 is a flowchart of the variation effect start process (FIG. 18: step S4240). The effect control microcomputer 91 first analyzes the fluctuation start command (step S4400). Here, the effect control microcomputer 91 sets the information regarding the special figure stop symbol data included in the fluctuation start command and the information regarding the fluctuation pattern in the sub RAM 94. The set information includes game state information indicating the current game state, symbol information indicating a symbol as a determination result of the hit determination process of special figure 1 or special figure 2, and the like. The game state information and the symbol information acquired here can be appropriately referred to by the effect control microcomputer 91.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 performs a core effect pattern determination process (step S4410). The basic effect pattern determination process is a basic configuration of a variable effect (for example, display and switching of a background image in the image display device 7, display and operation of a predetermined character, output of a melody or sound effect using a speaker 67). , Lighting control of lamps, etc.). The variable effect is completed by superimposing an additional effect such as a chance-up effect on this core effect. The effect control microcomputer 91 determines the core effect pattern with reference to the core effect pattern determination table T52 stored in the sub ROM 93. On the core production pattern determination table T52, there are a plurality of types of core production patterns for performing normal reach production, a plurality of types of core production patterns for performing SP1 production, a plurality of types of core production patterns for performing SP2 production, and a plurality of types for performing SP3 production. A core production pattern and a plurality of types of core production patterns for performing a reachless loss effect are set. The type of the core production pattern can be set arbitrarily.

After determining the basic effect pattern, the effect control microcomputer 91 performs a chance-up effect pattern determination process (step S4420). The chance-up effect pattern determination process is a process for determining an additional effect to be superimposed on the variable effect. The effect control microcomputer 91 acquires the counter value of the chance-up random number, and determines the chance-up effect pattern by referring to the acquired random number value and the chance-up effect pattern determination table T53 stored in the sub ROM 93. .. After determining the chance-up effect pattern, the effect control microcomputer 91 may further determine the combination of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R to be stopped and displayed by referring to the random number value and the stop symbol pattern determination table T54. Good.

The effect control microcomputer 91 sets the variation effect start command in the effect command set area 94b (output buffer) of the sub RAM 94 so that the variation effect based on the variation effect pattern determined in steps S4400 to S4420 is realized ( Step S4430). When the variation effect start command set in the effect command set area 94b of the subRAM 94 is transmitted to the image control board 100 in the command transmission process (FIG. 17: step S4130), the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 outputs the variation effect image. It is read from the ROM 103 and displayed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 sets the variation effect timer (step S4440), and ends this process. The fluctuation effect timer is set with a fluctuation time according to the fluctuation pattern included in the fluctuation start command.

FIG. 20 is a flowchart of the round effect pattern determination process (FIG. 18: step S4300). The effect control microcomputer 91 first analyzes the round designation command (step S4500). Next, the effect control microcomputer 91 acquires the information regarding the special figure stop symbol data and the information regarding the number of rounds included in the round designation command (step S4510). The jackpot type can be determined from the information related to the special figure stop symbol data. Next, the effect pattern selection process is executed (step S4520). This process is a process of selecting the effect pattern of the round effect by referring to the round effect pattern determination table T55 (FIG. 6A). The effect pattern selection process will be described later.

FIG. 21 is a flowchart of the round effect pattern selection process (FIG. 20: step S4520). The effect control microcomputer 91 first determines whether or not it is the 1st round. Whether or not it is the 1st round is determined based on the information regarding the number of rounds. Here, when it is determined that the first R is (step S4600: YES), the effect pattern is acquired from the effect pattern table (step S4610). On the other hand, if it is determined that it is not the 1st round (step S4600: NO), the process of step 4610 is not executed, and the process proceeds to step S4620.

Next, the effect control microcomputer 91 acquires the pattern of each round from the effect pattern (step S4620). Since the selection of the round effect pattern is performed in each round, the effect pattern of the entire jackpot game is selected first (step S4610), and the pattern of each round is acquired based on this effect pattern. Next, the effect control microcomputer 91 sets a round effect start command for starting a round effect based on the acquired pattern in the effect command set area 94b of the sub RAM 94 (step S4630). When the round effect start command set in the effect command set area 94b is transmitted to the image control board 100, the CPU 102 reads a predetermined round effect image from the ROM 103 and displays it on the display screen 7a.

22 and 23 are diagrams for explaining the round effect pattern determination table T55 (FIG. 6A). As shown in FIG. 22, the round effect pattern is first determined based on the setting information and the jackpot type. The setting information is stored in the setting information storage area 94d of the sub RAM 94. In addition, the jackpot type is acquired as information related to the special figure stop symbol data included in the round designation command. For example, when the setting information is "1" and the jackpot type is "16RV scheduled passage jackpot", pattern 11 is selected. Further, for example, when the setting information is "1" and the jackpot type is "16R (substantially 10R) V non-passing jackpot", the pattern 12 is selected. For example, when the setting information is "1" and the jackpot type is "4RV planned passing jackpot", pattern 13 is selected. The same applies when the setting information is "2 to 6".

Further, as shown in FIG. 23, the round effect pattern is finally determined based on the round effect random value. That is, it is finally determined based on the round effect random value acquired as the value of the round effect counter in the counter set area 94c. When the jackpot type is "16RV scheduled jackpot", for example, in the case of pattern 11, pattern 11-1 is selected if the round effect random value is "0 to 7" based on the round effect random value. Similarly, if the round effect random value is "8 to 15", pattern 11-2 is selected, and if the round effect random value is "16 to 23", pattern 11-3 is selected, and the round effect random value is If it is "24 to 31", pattern 11-4 is selected. Patterns 11-1 to 11-4 are all battle effects. When the jackpot type is "16R (substantially 10R) V non-passing planned jackpot", for example, in the case of pattern 12, based on the round effect random value, if the round effect random value is "0-7", pattern 12-1 Is selected. Similarly, if the round effect random value is "8 to 15", pattern 12-2 is selected, and if the round effect random value is "16 to 23", pattern 12-3 is selected, and the round effect random value is If it is "24 to 31", pattern 12-4 is selected. Patterns 12-1 to 12-4 are all battle effects. When the jackpot type is "4RV planned jackpot", for example, in the case of pattern 13, pattern 13-1 is selected if the round effect random value is "0 to 7" based on the round effect random value. Similarly, if the round effect random value is "8 to 15", pattern 13-2 is selected, and if the round effect random value is "16 to 23", pattern 13-3 is selected, and the round effect random value is If it is "24 to 31", pattern 13-4 is selected. Patterns 13-1 to 13-4 are all preview effects. The notice production is a production that announces the battle production as a round production in the next jackpot game. For example, the enemy character appearing in the battle production is announced. The battle effect corresponding to the advance notice effect of patterns 13-1 to 13-4 corresponds to patterns 11-1 to 11-4 in the case of pattern 11. Further, if it is pattern 12, it corresponds to each of patterns 12-1 to 12-4. Furthermore, if it is pattern 13, it corresponds to pattern 13-5 to pattern 13-8, respectively. The same applies to patterns 23-1 to 23-4, 33-13-3-4, 43-1 to 43-4, 53-1 to 53-4, and 63-1 to 63-4. Therefore, if the jackpot type is "4RV passing jackpot" and these patterns, which are advance notice effects, are selected, in the next big hit game, the battle effect corresponding to the advance notice effect is performed regardless of the round effect random value. The production pattern is selected.

The effect pattern is selected as described above, but the effect pattern is composed of the effect patterns of each round. For example, pattern 11-1 is a pattern corresponding to a jackpot scheduled to pass through 16RV, and is composed of 1R to 16R effect patterns. Further, for example, pattern 13-1 is a pattern corresponding to a jackpot scheduled to pass through 4RV, and is composed of 1R to 4R effect patterns. That is, the effect pattern is selected in the 1st round (FIG. 21: step S4610), and the effect pattern of each round is acquired based on the number of rounds (FIG. 21: step 4620).

FIG. 24 is a diagram for explaining an example of the content of the effect. As shown in the format column of FIG. 24, the format of the production is a battle production or a preview production. In the battle production, victory or defeat, characters, weapons, and techniques are set for each pattern. Win / loss is an item that sets the victory or defeat of a friendly character. Patterns 11, 12, and 13 corresponding to setting "1" are "defeated" in all patterns, and patterns 61, 62, and 63 corresponding to setting "6" are "winned" in all patterns. There is. The closer the setting is to "6", the more patterns are "winning". The character is an item for setting the enemy character that appears in the battle production. For example, it is set for each pattern such as "small fish character" and "boss character". In the column of * 1, the closer the setting is to "6", the more patterns in which "boss character" is set. Weapon is an item to set the weapon used by the ally character. For example, it is set for each pattern such as "long sword" and "short sword". * In column 2, the closer the setting is to "6", the more patterns in which "longsword" is set. The technique is an item for setting the technique used by the ally character. There are skills of levels "1 to 3", and the higher the level, the higher the attack power. * In the column of 3, the closer the setting is to "6", the more patterns the level "3" technique is set. In the present embodiment, a combination of these is used to make a suggestion based on the setting information.

FIG. 25 is a diagram for explaining the degree of suggestion expectation. For example, if the result of victory or defeat is "victory", the character is "boss character", the weapon is "long sword", and the skill level is "3", setting 6 is rich. Further, for example, when the result of victory or defeat is "victory", the character is "small fish character", the weapon is "long sword", and the skill level is "2", one of the settings 4, 5 and 6 is determined. For example, if the result of victory or defeat is "defeat", the character is "small fish character", the weapon is "dagger", and the skill level is "1", the low setting is rich. However, by providing such a pattern on the high setting side as well, a high setting may be possible. In other words, even with the same victory, there is a higher possibility that the setting is higher when the "boss character" is won than when the "small fish character" is won. Also, the weapon is more likely to be set to a "long sword" than the "dagger", and the higher the level of the technique, the higher the possibility of a high setting.

9. Production example of this embodiment The production example of this embodiment will be described below. The effect described below is an effect realized by the effect control microcomputer 91 (image control microcomputer 101) based on the round designation command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 81. The following display effect example is executed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7.

The round effects A to D will be described below with reference to FIGS. 26 to 32.
This round effect can be performed during a jackpot game. That is, the image control microcomputer 101 analyzes the round effect start command received from the sub-control board 90, reads out the corresponding image data and drive data from the ROM 103, and displays the image on the display screen 7a.

[Round production A]
26 and 27 are diagrams for explaining the round effect A. Round production A is a "battle production" corresponding to a jackpot scheduled to pass 16RV.
First, in the round effect A, as shown in FIG. 26 (A), the battle preparation effect is executed. In this battle preparation effect, the title image TG of the battle effect is displayed large on the screen. Here, it is displayed as "Friend character VS Boss character". In addition, the number of rounds is shown in the lower left of the display screen 7a (the same applies hereinafter). The battle preparation production is performed during the period of 1R to 2R.

Next, in the round effect A, as shown in FIG. 26 (B), the battle effect (initial) is executed. In this battle effect (initial stage), the ally character CRA and the enemy character CRB are displayed. The ally character CRA possesses a "longsword" as a weapon. The enemy character CRB is a "boss character". In the battle effect (initial stage), the state in which the ally character CRA and the enemy character CRB are facing each other and fighting is displayed, and the ally character CRA hunts down the enemy character CRB to the left side of the display screen 7a. The battle production (initial) is performed during the period of 3R to 5R.

Next, in the round effect A, as shown in FIG. 26C, the battle effect (mid-term) is executed. In this battle production (mid-term), the state in which the ally character CRA and the enemy character CRB are facing each other and fighting is displayed as in the battle production (early stage), and the enemy character CRB hunts down the ally character CRA to the right side of the display screen 7a. The production is done. The battle production (mid-term) will be performed during the period of 6R to 8R.
Next, in the round effect A, as shown in FIG. 27 (A), the battle effect (late stage) is executed. In this battle production (late stage), the state in which the ally character CRA and the enemy character CRB are facing each other and fighting is displayed as in the battle production (early and middle stages), and the forces of the ally character CRA and the enemy character CRB are balanced. The production of fighting in the center of the screen is performed. The battle production (late stage) will be performed during the period from 9R to 11R.

Next, in the round effect A, as shown in FIG. 27 (B), the technique effect is executed. This technique production is a production in which the ally character CRA performs a technique. Here, the ally character CRA swings the longsword in the vertical and horizontal directions, and a cross-shaped cut is drawn out, and the cross-shaped technique image WG is displayed overlaid on the enemy character CRB. Cross-cutting is the highest difficulty "level 3" technique. The technique production is performed during the period of 12R to 13R.
Next, in the round effect A, as shown in FIG. 27 (C), a win / loss effect is executed. This victory / defeat effect is an effect showing the result of a battle between the ally character CRA and the enemy character CRB. Here, the message image MG "victory" is displayed, indicating that the ally character CRA has won. The winning and losing production is performed during the period of 14R to 16R.
This round production A is an production example that suggests that the result of victory or defeat is "victory", the character is "boss character", the weapon is "long sword", the technique is "level 3", and the setting is "6" rich (Fig. 25). ).

[Round production B]
28 and 29 are diagrams for explaining the round effect B. Round production B is a "battle production" corresponding to a jackpot scheduled to pass 16RV.
First, in the round effect B, as shown in FIG. 28 (A), the battle preparation effect is executed. In this battle preparation effect, the title image TG of the battle effect is displayed large on the screen. Here, it is displayed as "Friend character VS Small fish character". In addition, the number of rounds is shown in the lower left of the display screen 7a (the same applies hereinafter). The battle preparation production is performed during the period of 1R to 2R.

Next, in the round effect B, as shown in FIG. 28 (B), the battle effect (initial) is executed. In this battle effect (initial stage), the ally character CRA and the enemy character CRB are displayed. The ally character CRA possesses a "longsword" as a weapon. The enemy character CRB is a "small fish character" that is one size smaller than the boss character. In the battle effect (initial stage), the state in which the ally character CRA and the enemy character CRB are facing each other and fighting is displayed, and the ally character CRA hunts down the enemy character CRB to the left side of the display screen 7a. The battle production (initial) is performed during the period of 3R to 5R.

Next, in the round effect B, as shown in FIG. 28 (C), the battle effect (mid-term) is executed. In this battle production (mid-term), the state in which the ally character CRA and the enemy character CRB are facing each other and fighting is displayed as in the battle production (early stage), and the enemy character CRB hunts down the ally character CRA to the right side of the display screen 7a. The production is done. The battle production (mid-term) will be performed during the period of 6R to 8R.
Next, in the round effect B, as shown in FIG. 29 (A), the battle effect (late stage) is executed. In this battle production (late stage), the state in which the ally character CRA and the enemy character CRB are facing each other and fighting is displayed as in the battle production (early and middle stages), and the forces of the ally character CRA and the enemy character CRB are balanced. The production of fighting in the center of the screen is performed. The battle production (late stage) will be performed during the period from 9R to 11R.

Next, in the round effect B, as shown in FIG. 29 (B), the technique effect is executed. This technique production is a production in which the ally character CRA performs a technique. Here, a one-character cut in which the ally character CRA swings the longsword laterally is drawn out, and a one-character technique image WG is displayed overlaid on the enemy character CRB. One-letter cutting is a medium-difficulty "level 2" technique. The technique production is performed during the period of 12R to 13R.
Next, in the round effect B, as shown in FIG. 29C, the win / loss effect is executed. This victory / defeat effect is an effect showing the result of a battle between the ally character CRA and the enemy character CRB. Here, the message image MG "victory" is displayed, indicating that the ally character CRA has won. The winning and losing production is performed during the period of 14R to 16R.
In this round production B, the result of victory or defeat is "victory", the character is "small fish character", the weapon is "longsword", the technique is "level 2", and the setting is "4", the setting is "5", and the setting is "6". This is an example of a production that suggests that one of them is confirmed (Fig. 25).

[Round production C]
30 and 31 are diagrams for explaining the round effect C. Round production C is a "battle production" corresponding to a jackpot scheduled to pass 16RV.
First, in the round effect C, as shown in FIG. 30 (A), the battle preparation effect is executed. In this battle preparation effect, the title image TG of the battle effect is displayed large on the screen. Here, it is displayed as "Friend character VS Small fish character". In addition, the number of rounds is shown in the lower left of the display screen 7a (the same applies hereinafter). The battle preparation production is performed during the period of 1R to 2R.

Next, in the round effect C, as shown in FIG. 30B, the battle effect (initial) is executed. In this battle effect (initial stage), the ally character CRA and the enemy character CRB are displayed. The ally character CRA possesses a "dagger" as a weapon. The enemy character CRB is a "small fish character" that is one size smaller than the boss character. In the battle effect (initial stage), the state in which the ally character CRA and the enemy character CRB are facing each other and fighting is displayed, and the ally character CRA hunts down the enemy character CRB to the left side of the display screen 7a. The battle production (initial) is performed during the period of 3R to 5R.

Next, in the round effect C, as shown in FIG. 30C, the battle effect (mid-term) is executed. In this battle production (mid-term), the state in which the ally character CRA and the enemy character CRB are facing each other and fighting is displayed as in the battle production (early stage), and the enemy character CRB hunts down the ally character CRA to the right side of the display screen 7a. The production is done. The battle production (mid-term) will be performed during the period of 6R to 8R.
Next, in the round effect C, as shown in FIG. 31 (A), the battle effect (late stage) is executed. In this battle production (late stage), the state in which the ally character CRA and the enemy character CRB are facing each other and fighting is displayed as in the battle production (early and middle stages), and the forces of the ally character CRA and the enemy character CRB are balanced. The production of fighting in the center of the screen is performed. The battle production (late stage) will be performed during the period from 9R to 11R.

Next, in the round effect C, as shown in FIG. 31 (B), the technique effect is executed. This technique production is a production in which the ally character CRA performs a technique. Here, a continuous thrust in which the ally character CRA continuously delivers a thrust by a dagger is delivered, and a small square-shaped technique image WG is displayed superimposed on the enemy character CRB. Continuous thrust is a low-difficulty "level 1" technique. The technique production is performed during the period of 12R to 13R.
Next, in the round effect C, as shown in FIG. 31C, the win / loss effect is executed. This victory / defeat effect is an effect showing the result of a battle between the ally character CRA and the enemy character CRB. Here, the message image MG "defeated" is displayed, indicating that the ally character CRA has been defeated. The winning and losing production is performed during the period of 14R to 16R.
This round production C is an production example in which the result of victory or defeat is "defeat", the character is "small fish character", the weapon is "dagger", and the technique is "level 1", suggesting that the setting is rich (Fig. 25). ..

The above-mentioned round effects A to C correspond to the 16RV scheduled passage jackpot, but the battle effect in the 16R (substantially 10R) V non-passing scheduled jackpot and the 4RV passing scheduled jackpot may be the same flow. For example, in the case of a 16R (substantially 10R) V non-passing jackpot, the battle preparation production is performed in 1R to 2R, the battle production (initial) is performed in 3R to 4R, the battle production (mid-term) is performed in 5R to 6R, and the battle production ( The latter half) is performed in 7R to 8R, the skill production is performed in 9R to 10R, and the victory / defeat production is performed in 11R to 16R. For example, in the case of a 4RV passing jackpot, the battle preparation production is performed in 1R, the battle production (early stage) and battle production (mid-term) are not performed, the battle production (late stage) is 2R, the skill production is 3R, and the victory / defeat production is 4R. It is like doing it in.

[Round production D]
FIG. 32 is a diagram for explaining the round effect D. The round effect D is a "notice effect" corresponding to the jackpot scheduled to pass 4RV.
First, in the round effect D, as shown in FIG. 32 (A), the advance notice preparation effect is executed. In this advance notice preparation effect, the title image TG of the advance notice effect is displayed large on the screen. Here, "next notice" is displayed. In addition, the number of rounds is shown in the lower left of the display screen 7a (the same applies hereinafter). In addition, the advance notice preparation production is performed during the period of 1R to 2R.
Next, in the round effect D, the advance notice effect A is executed as shown in FIG. 32 (B). In this notice effect A, the enemy character CRB that appears in the next battle effect is displayed. In addition, the message image MG is displayed. Here, "Next time boss character appears" is displayed. Further, as another advance notice effect, as shown in FIG. 32 (C), the advance notice effect B may be executed. In this notice effect B, the ally character CRA that appears in the next battle effect is displayed. In addition, the message image MG is displayed. Here, "I am the other party" is displayed. The notice production will be performed during the period of 3R to 4R.

10. Effect example, modification example, mode example of this embodiment [Effect example]
An example of the effect of this embodiment is shown below.

[Effect 1]
In the game machine 1 of the above embodiment, in the jackpot game, it is possible to execute a battle effect (FIGS. 26 to 31) and a notice effect (FIG. 32) that gives a notice of the battle effect to be executed in the next jackpot game. Depending on the type of jackpot game, a battle effect or a notice effect is executed. Then, when the battle effect is executed, the battle effect is suggested based on the setting information depending on the content. According to this configuration, it is possible to make the production during the jackpot game interesting, and to improve the interest of the game.
[Effect 2]
In the game machine 1 of the above embodiment, the effect of making a suggestion based on the setting information is a battle effect (FIGS. 26 to 31) in which victory and defeat can be determined. According to this configuration, the suggestion based on the setting information becomes easy to understand, the production during the jackpot game can be interested, and the interest of the game can be improved.
[Effect 3]
In the game machine 1 of the above embodiment, as a result of victory or defeat constituting the battle effect (FIGS. 26 to 31), suggestions are made based on the setting information by the combination of the weapons and techniques of the enemy character and the ally character. According to this configuration, various patterns can be created in the suggestions based on the setting information, the production during the jackpot game can be interested, and the interest of the game can be improved.
[Effect 4]
In the game machine 1 of the above embodiment, in the case of a big hit scheduled to pass through 4RV, any one of patterns 13, 23, 33, 43, 53, and 63 is selected as the effect pattern (FIG. 22). At this time, the advance notice effect is selected based on the round effect random value (FIG. 23). However, in the case of consecutive big hits scheduled to pass 4RV, the battle effect corresponding to the advance notice effect is selected. For example, in the case of pattern 13, the battle effect "Pattern 13-5" is selected and the advance notice effect "Pattern 13-2" is selected in the 4RV passing jackpot after the advance notice effect "Pattern 13-1" is selected. The battle effect "Pattern 13-6" is selected for the later 4RV passing jackpot, and the battle effect "Pattern 13-7" is selected for the 4RV passing jackpot after the notice effect "Pattern 13-3" is selected. After the notice effect "Pattern 13-4" is selected, the battle effect "Pattern 13-8" is selected in the 4RV passing jackpot. The same applies to patterns 23, 33, 43, 53 and 63. According to this configuration, since the advance notice effects are not continuous, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.
[Effect 5]
In the game machine 1 of the above embodiment, in principle, a battle effect is executed at the 16R jackpot (16RV planned jackpot, 16R (substantially 10R) V non-passing jackpot), and at the 4R jackpot (4RV passing jackpot). Perform a notice production. According to this configuration, even if it is a big hit of 4R, it can be expected for the next battle production, and the interest of the game can be improved.

[Modification example]
A modified example of this embodiment is shown.
[Modification 1]
The above-described embodiment is the embodiment in the jackpot game, but for example, the present invention may be applied to a high-accuracy time-saving state or a low-accuracy time-saving state.
[Modification 2]
In the above embodiment, suggestions are made based on the setting information depending on the content of the battle effect, but at least one of victory and defeat can be determined.
[Modification 3]
In the above embodiment, the victory and defeat of the battle effect are displayed, but a case of drawing may be introduced.
[Modification example 4]
In the above embodiment, the weapons and techniques of the ally character CRA are incorporated into the production, but the weapons and techniques of the enemy character CRB may be incorporated into the production.
[Modification 5]
In the above embodiment, as a result of victory or defeat, suggestions based on the setting information are made based on the combination of the enemy character type, the weapon of the ally character, and the technique, but as a configuration that makes suggestions based on the setting information with more elements. Alternatively, the configuration may be such that suggestions are made based on the setting information with fewer elements.

[Example]
In the game machine of this embodiment, the following aspects can be realized.
[Aspect 1]
It is a gaming machine that can perform a lottery with a lottery probability according to the setting information with reference to the setting information at the time of lottery accompanying the entry of the game ball, and can also perform an advantageous game that is advantageous to the player.
It is possible to execute the first effect and the second effect for notifying the first effect, and depending on the type of the advantageous game, the first effect or the second effect is executed during the advantageous game, and the first effect is executed. A gaming machine characterized in that it is provided with an effect control means that gives suggestions based on the setting information according to the content of the first effect after executing the effect.

[Aspect 2]
The gaming machine according to the first aspect.
The first production is a gaming machine characterized in that it is possible to determine at least one of victory and defeat.

[Aspect 3]
The gaming machine according to the second aspect.
The first production is a game machine characterized in that it is a battle production.

[Aspect 4]
The gaming machine according to the third aspect.
The effect control means is a gaming machine characterized in that it makes suggestions based on the setting information by combining various elements constituting the battle effect.

[Aspect 5]
The gaming machine according to any one of aspects 1 to 4.
A gaming machine characterized in that the second effect is not continuously executed, and the first effect is executed in the next advantageous game in which the second effect is executed.

[Aspect 6]
The gaming machine according to any one of aspects 1 to 5.
The advantageous game is a jackpot game,
The effect control means is, in principle, a gaming machine characterized in that the first effect or the second effect is executed according to the number of rounds of the jackpot game.

[Aspect 7]
The gaming machine according to aspect 6.
The effect control means is characterized in that the first effect is executed in the first jackpot game in which the number of rounds is relatively large, and the second effect is executed in the second jackpot game in which the number of rounds is relatively small. A game machine to be.

[Aspect 8]
The gaming machine according to aspect 7.
The first jackpot game is a jackpot game with a maximum number of rounds.
The second jackpot game is a gaming machine characterized in that it is a jackpot game other than the maximum number of rounds.

[Other variants]
In the various display effects described above, a configuration that does not include a part of the effects or an effect other than the above may be included.

The gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment has been described by taking a pachinko gaming machine as an example, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, instead of the pachinko gaming machine, the present invention may be applied to a spinning-type gaming machine such as a slot machine, an arrange ball gaming machine, or a sparrow ball gaming machine. When the game machine 1 is used as a slot machine, the game medium may be changed from a game ball to a game medal.

The game machine 1 of the above-described embodiment is a game machine equipped with a payout device for paying out balls, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, instead of the game machine 1, the present invention may be applied to a game machine that is not equipped with a payout device, such as a so-called enclosed game machine.

Moreover, you may combine two or more production examples and / or modification examples among the plurality of effect examples and / or modification examples described above. Further, the game machine 1 may include a sub display device in addition to the image display device 7. In this case, the above-mentioned display effect may be executed on the sub-display device.

Although the present embodiment has been described above based on the embodiments and modifications, the embodiments of the above-described embodiments are for facilitating the understanding of the present embodiment, and do not limit the present embodiment. This aspect may be modified or improved without departing from its spirit and claims, and this aspect includes its equivalents.

1 ... Game machine 3 ... Game area 7 ... Image display device 7a ... Display screen 63 ... Production button 81 ... Game control microcomputer 91 ... Production control microcomputer 101 ... Image control microcomputer

Claims (8)

It is a gaming machine that can perform a lottery with a lottery probability according to the setting information with reference to the setting information at the time of lottery accompanying the entry of the game ball, and can also perform an advantageous game that is advantageous to the player.
It is possible to execute the first effect and the second effect for notifying the first effect, and depending on the type of the advantageous game, the first effect or the second effect is executed during the advantageous game, and the first effect is executed. A gaming machine characterized in that it is provided with an effect control means that gives a suggestion based on the setting information according to the content of the first effect when executing the effect. The gaming machine according to claim 1.
The first production is a gaming machine characterized in that it is possible to determine at least one of victory and defeat. The gaming machine according to claim 2.
The first production is a game machine characterized in that it is a battle production. The gaming machine according to claim 3.
The effect control means is a gaming machine characterized in that it makes suggestions based on the setting information by combining various elements constituting the battle effect. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4.
A gaming machine characterized in that the second effect is not continuously executed, and the first effect is executed in the next advantageous game in which the second effect is executed. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 5.
The advantageous game is a jackpot game,
The effect control means is, in principle, a gaming machine characterized in that the first effect or the second effect is executed according to the number of rounds of the jackpot game. The gaming machine according to claim 6.
The effect control means is characterized in that the first effect is executed in the first jackpot game in which the number of rounds is relatively large, and the second effect is executed in the second jackpot game in which the number of rounds is relatively small. A game machine to be. The gaming machine according to claim 7.
The first jackpot game is a jackpot game with a maximum number of rounds.
The second jackpot game is a gaming machine characterized in that it is a jackpot game other than the maximum number of rounds.

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