JP2021078584A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of improving amusement of games.SOLUTION: If a small win is lottery-won in a special lottery in a time shortened state, the time shortened state is configured to be terminated when a variable display of second special symbols is terminated, the variable display displaying the result of the special lottery in which the small win is lottery-won. But at the same time, an amid continuous win signal is configured to be outputted continuously during a period from a start of a special game state caused by a single initial win till the special game states thereafter caused by continuous wins and by pull-back wins would not be started.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 18

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

Conventionally, there has been known a gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine) that has a gaming area in which a gaming ball (game medium) moves and launches the gaming ball into the gaming area in response to a player's operation. This type of gaming machine is provided with a start winning opening as a detection area for detecting a gaming ball in the gaming area, and when the entry of the gaming ball into the starting winning opening is detected, a random value is acquired and held in the storage means. Then, a game lottery is performed in which the random values held in the storage means are used in a predetermined order to determine whether or not the jackpot or small hit is successful. If the result of the game lottery is a big hit, a predetermined number of big hit games are executed, and if the result of the game lottery is a small hit, one small hit game is executed and the big hit is executed. In a game or a small hit game, the large winning opening provided in the game area is operated in an open state, and the game ball is paid out each time the game ball enters the large winning opening.

In this type of gaming machine, an external signal is output to an external device such as a hall computer or a data counter, and when a jackpot game is executed, an external signal for jackpot is output, and in a specific gaming state. There is a device that outputs an external signal for small hits every time the number of game balls paid out in the small hit game exceeds a predetermined number (see Patent Document 1).

JP-A-2018-64802

When an external signal is output here, the game information displayed on the data counter is updated, but the game information displayed on the data counter serves as reference information when the player plays a game, so it is an appropriate condition. It is preferable that an external signal is output at the above in order to improve the enjoyment of the game.

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

(1) The present invention is a gaming machine provided with a gaming area in which a gaming medium moves, and a lottery means for performing a lottery on condition that the gaming medium enters a predetermined area provided in the gaming area, and the lottery. A plurality of small hit game executing means for performing a small hit game when a small hit is won, a first control state in which the game medium easily enters the predetermined area, and a second control state in which the game medium does not easily enter the predetermined area. A state control means for setting a control state to any of the control states of the above and an external signal output means for outputting an external signal to an external device are provided, and the state control means is a small hit in the lottery in the first control state. The first control state is terminated at a specific timing between the winning of the winning game and the end of the small hit game, and the external signal output means outputs a specific external signal at least in the first control state, and the specific The present invention relates to a gaming machine characterized in that the output of the specific external signal is continued even when the first control state ends at the timing.

In the present invention, even if the first control state is terminated at a specific timing, the output of the specific external signal can be prevented from being interrupted.

(2) Further, the gaming machine of the present invention further includes an effect control means for controlling the effect, and the effect control means controls the effect state of a predetermined effect device to the first effect state at least in the first control state. Then, when the first control state ends at the specific timing, the effect state of the predetermined effect device may be controlled to the second effect state.

In this way, in the first control state, the effect state of the predetermined effect device is controlled to the first effect state while the specific external signal is output, and when the first control state ends at the specific timing, Although the output of the specific external signal is continued, the effect state of the predetermined effect device can be controlled to the second effect state.

(3) Further, the gaming machine of the present invention further includes a lottery information acquisition means for acquiring lottery information when the entry of the game medium into the predetermined area is detected, and a specific storage means for storing the acquired lottery information. The lottery means performs the lottery based on the lottery information stored in the specific storage means, and the external signal output means is the specific storage means even if the first control state ends at the specific timing. The output of the specific external signal may be continued based on the lottery information stored in.

In this way, even if the first control state is terminated at a specific timing, the output of the specific external signal can be prevented from being interrupted in the state where the lottery information is stored in the specific storage means.

According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the interest of gaming.

It is a perspective view which shows the appearance structure of the gaming machine of embodiment of this invention. It is a front view which shows the appearance structure of the game board of the game machine of embodiment of this invention. It is a perspective view which shows the appearance of the big winning opening of the gaming machine of embodiment of this invention. It is a front view which shows the appearance structure of the state display part of the gaming machine of embodiment of this invention. It is a figure explaining the functional block of the gaming machine of embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the structure of the lottery table in the gaming machine of embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the structure of the lottery table in the gaming machine of embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the structure of the lottery table in the gaming machine of embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the structure of the lottery table in the gaming machine of embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the structure of the lottery table in the gaming machine of embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the structure of the lottery table in the gaming machine of embodiment of this invention. It is a state transition diagram of the gaming state in the gaming machine of the embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the image displayed in the gaming machine of embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the image displayed in the gaming machine of embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the image displayed in the gaming machine of embodiment of this invention. It is a figure for demonstrating the external signal in the gaming machine of embodiment of this invention. It is a figure for demonstrating the external signal in the gaming machine of embodiment of this invention. It is a figure for demonstrating the external signal in the gaming machine of embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the number of prize balls, etc. of each winning opening in the gaming machine of embodiment of this invention.

Hereinafter, this embodiment will be described. The present embodiment described below does not unreasonably limit the content of the present invention described in the claims. Moreover, not all of the configurations described in the present embodiment are essential constituent requirements of the present invention.

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

The portion of the front frame 10 surrounding the glass unit 8 is made of a translucent material that transmits light, and the inside of the portion made of the translucent material is a directing light for enlivening the game. A plurality of front frame lamps 12 for outputting the above are provided. Further, on the left and right of the upper part and the left and right of the lower part of the front frame 10, speakers 14 for outputting a production sound or the like for enlivening the game are provided.

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

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

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

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

Further, in the central portion of the game board 6, a liquid crystal display 32 (effect display unit) for displaying an effect image for enlivening the game and an effect unit 36 including a display frame 34 formed so as to surround the liquid crystal display 32 are provided. It is provided. The display frame 34 has a portion made of a translucent material that transmits light, and an effect light or the like for enlivening the game is output inside the portion made of the translucent material. A plurality of display frame lamps 38 are provided.

In the present embodiment, the game ball cannot pass through the front side of the liquid crystal display 32, and the game ball launched from the launching device is the game area 4 (first game area) on the left side of the liquid crystal display 32 or. The game area 4 (second game area) on the right side is designed to fall. A large number of game nails (not shown) are struck in the game area 4 so as to intersect the surface of the game board 6, and the movement direction of the game ball moving in the game area 4 changes randomly. ..

Further, an opening 40 through which a game ball falling through the game area 4 on the left side of the liquid crystal display 32 can pass is formed in the left portion of the display frame 34, and the game ball passing through the opening 40 is provided in the display frame 34. It passes through the passage 42 and falls on the stage 44 provided below the liquid crystal display 32. The upper surface of the stage 44 has a smooth curved surface, and a gap is formed between the stage 44 and the glass unit 8 so that the game ball can fall downward from the stage 44, and the ball falls from the passage 42 onto the stage 44. After the game ball moves back and forth on the stage 44 from side to side, it falls downward from the vicinity of the center of the stage 44.

Below the central portion of the stage 44, a first starting winning opening 46 (first region) is provided so that a game ball that has fallen downward from the vicinity of the central portion of the stage 44 can enter. The first start winning opening 46 has a built-in sensor that detects that the gaming ball has entered, and is configured so that the gaming ball is collected inside the gaming machine when the gaming ball enters. Every time a game ball enters 46, a predetermined number of game balls (a specified number of one or more, for example, four) are paid out to the player, and a random value is acquired to determine whether or not the jackpot is successful. A lottery will be held.

Further, in the lower part of the game area 4 on the left side of the liquid crystal display 32, when the game ball enters, the game ball is collected inside the game machine, the first general winning opening 47-1, the second general winning opening 47-2, and the third. General winning openings 47-3 are provided. The first general winning opening 47-1, the second general winning opening 47.2, and the third general winning opening 47-3 are the first general winning opening 47-1, the second general winning opening 47.2, or the third general winning opening 47-3. It has a built-in sensor that detects the game balls that have entered the winning openings 47-3 one by one, and is configured so that when the gaming balls enter, the gaming balls are collected inside the gaming machine. 1. Every time one game ball enters the second general winning opening 47-2 or the third general winning opening 47-3, a predetermined number (one or more specified numbers, for example, four or more) is given to the player. 7) game balls will be paid out, but no special lottery will be held.

Specifically, in the present embodiment, a sensor that detects one game ball that has entered the first general winning opening 47-1 is provided on the path through which the game ball that has entered the first general winning opening 47-1 passes. Has been done. Then, each time a game ball that has entered the first general winning opening 47-1 is detected, four game balls are paid out to the player.

On the other hand, the route through which the game ball that has entered the second general winning opening 47-2 and the route through which the game ball that has entered the third general winning opening 47-3 passes are internally combined into one route. Sensors that merge (connect) and detect game balls that have entered the second general winning opening 47-2 or the third general winning opening 47-3 one by one are provided on the merged route. Then, each time a game ball that has entered the second general winning opening 47-1 or the third general winning opening 47.2 is detected, seven game balls are paid out to the player.

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

Further, in the lower part of the game area 4 on the right side of the liquid crystal display 32, a second start winning opening 50 (predetermined area, third area) is provided in which the game ball is collected inside the game machine when the game ball enters. The second start winning opening 50 has a built-in sensor that detects the game balls that have entered the second starting winning opening 50 one by one, and is in a reduced state (entry) in which it is difficult for the game balls to enter the second starting winning opening 50. An ordinary accessory 52 (auxiliary means) provided with an auxiliary member that can operate between an unassisted state / non-assisted state and an enlarged state in which the game ball easily enters (assisted / assisted state) is provided. There is. The ordinary accessory 52 has a built-in drive device such as a solenoid that operates an auxiliary member, and is controlled so as to be in an expanded state under a predetermined condition when a normal hit is won in a normal lottery. Then, each time one game ball enters the second start winning opening 50, a predetermined number (one or more specified number, for example, one) of game balls is paid out to the player, and a random number value is acquired. Then, a special lottery is held to decide whether to win the big hit or the small hit.

Further, in the game area 4 on the right side of the liquid crystal display 32, a fourth general winning opening 47-4 is provided in the upper left of the second starting winning opening 50, in which the gaming ball is collected inside the gaming machine when the gaming ball enters. ing. The fourth general winning opening 47-4 has a built-in sensor that detects the gaming balls that have entered the fourth general winning opening 47-4 one by one, and when the gaming balls enter, the gaming balls are collected inside the gaming machine. Each time one game ball enters the fourth general winning opening 47-4, a predetermined number of game balls (one or more specified numbers, for example, three) are sent to the player. It will be paid out, but no special lottery will be held.

Further, in the game area 4 on the right side of the liquid crystal display 32, a first large winning opening 54 is provided below the passing gate 48, in which the game ball is collected inside the game machine when the game ball enters. The first special winning opening 54 has a built-in sensor that detects game balls that have entered the first winning opening 54 one by one, and is provided with a plate-shaped member that closes the first winning opening 54. 56 is provided, and the first special accessory 56 is in a closed state (second state, inaccessible state) in which the game ball cannot enter the first large winning opening 54 and an open state in which the game ball can enter (second state, inaccessible state). It is configured to be operable between the first state and the accessible state). The first special accessory 56 has a built-in drive device such as a solenoid that operates a plate-shaped member, and is opened under a predetermined condition in a small hit game that is started when a small hit is won in a special lottery. Is controlled by. Then, each time one game ball enters the first large winning opening 54, a predetermined number (for example, nine) of game balls are paid out to the player.

Further, in the game area 4 on the right side of the liquid crystal display 32, below the first large winning opening 54, there is a second large winning opening 58 (second area) in which the game ball is collected inside the gaming machine when the game ball enters. It is provided. The second special winning opening 58 has a built-in sensor that detects game balls that have entered the second winning opening 58 one by one, and is provided with a plate-shaped member that closes the second winning opening 58. 60 is provided, and the second special accessory 60 is in a closed state (second state, inaccessible state) in which the game ball cannot enter the second special winning opening 58 and an open state in which the game ball can enter (second state, inaccessible state). It is configured to be operable between the first state and the accessible state). The second special accessory 60 has a built-in drive device such as a solenoid that operates a plate-shaped member, and is controlled so as to be opened under a predetermined condition in a jackpot game that is started when a jackpot is won in a special lottery. Will be done. Then, each time one game ball enters the second large winning opening 58, a predetermined number (for example, nine) of game balls are paid out to the player.

3 (A) and 3 (B) are perspective views showing a first special winning opening 54 in which the first special accessory 56 is in an open state. As shown in FIG. 3A, the first special winning opening 54 of the present embodiment is provided on the left side inside the first large winning opening 54 and is provided with a specific area 64 (fourth area) into which a game ball can enter. , It is composed of a normal area 66 (second area) provided on the right side inside the first large winning opening 54 and where a game ball can enter. Of these, the specific area 64 is provided with a special accessory 68 having a built-in sensor for detecting that the game ball has entered and a plate-shaped member (special movable member) that closes the specific area 64. In 68, as shown in FIG. 3A, the game ball can enter the specific area 64 (enterable state), and as shown in FIG. 3B, the game ball cannot enter the specific area 64. It is configured to be able to operate between the closed state (inaccessible state). The special accessory 68 has a built-in drive device such as a solenoid that operates the plate-shaped member, and is controlled so as to be in an open state under a predetermined condition in the small hit game. Then, when the game ball enters the first large winning opening 54 due to the first special accessory 56 being in the open state, if the special accessory 68 is in the open state, the game ball enters the specific area 64. The game ball cannot enter the specific area 64 unless the special accessory 68 is in the open state.

Further, the normal area 66 has a built-in sensor for detecting that the game ball has entered, but the plate-shaped member for blocking the normal area 66 is not provided, and the game ball is opened when the first special accessory 56 is opened. Can enter.

Therefore, when the game ball enters the first large winning opening 54 due to the first special accessory 56 being in the open state, if the special accessory 68 is in the open state, the game ball is in the specific area. 64 or the normal area 66 is entered, and when the special accessory 68 is in the closed state, the game ball enters the normal area 66 without entering the specific area 64. There is.

Further, as shown in FIG. 2, at the lowermost part of the game area 4, an out port 69 is provided to collect the game balls that have fallen in the game area 4 without entering any of the winning openings inside the game machine. ..

The launching device for the game ball is configured so that the firing output of the game ball is changed by adjusting the rotation amount of the grip unit 20 shown in FIG. 1, and when the rotation amount of the grip unit 20 is small, the firing output of the game ball is changed. The game ball is launched so that the game ball falls in the game area 4 on the left side of the liquid crystal display 32, and when the amount of rotation of the grip unit 20 is large, the game ball falls in the game area 40 on the right side of the liquid crystal display 32. A game ball is fired at.

Therefore, the player adjusts the amount of rotation of the grip unit 20 according to the game situation, the game ball falls in the game area 40 on the left side, passes through the opening 40, the passage 42, and the stage 44, and the first start winning opening. Launch a game ball to enter 46, or to enter the 1st general winning opening 47-1, the 2nd general winning opening 47.2, and the 3rd general winning opening 47-3 (left-handed). The game ball falls in the game area 4 on the right side so that the game ball passes through the passage gate 48, or the fourth general winning opening 47-4, the second starting winning opening 50, the first large winning opening 54, the first The game ball is fired so that the game ball enters the two major winning openings 58 (right-handed).

Here, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, when the gaming ball falls in the gaming area 4 on the left side, the gaming ball does not pass through the passing gate 48, and the fourth general winning opening 47-4, the second start. If the gaming ball does not enter the winning opening 50, the first major winning opening 54, or the second major winning opening 58, and the gaming ball falls into the game area 4 on the right side, the first starting winning opening 46, The game ball is prevented from entering the first general winning opening 47-1, the second general winning opening 47.2, and the third general winning opening 47-3.

In FIG. 2, directly above the first starting winning opening 46, the first general winning opening 47-1, the second general winning opening 47-2, the third general winning opening 47-3, and the fourth general winning opening 47-4. , 1st starting winning opening 46, 1st general winning opening 47-1, 2nd general winning opening 47-2, 3rd general winning opening 47-3 and 4th general winning opening 47-4 Two game nails for adjusting the approach are drawn, and many other game nails are struck on the surface of the game board 6.

Further, a right-handed lamp 70 (predetermined effect device) for notifying the player that the player should make a right-handed hit is provided on the lower right side of the game board 6 and outside the game area 4. Further, below the right-handed lamp 70, a status display unit 71 is provided to indicate various states of the gaming machine by turning on and off the lamps and the like.

FIG. 4 is a front view showing the external configuration of the state display unit 71. As shown in FIG. 4, the status display unit 71 includes a normal symbol display unit 72, a normal hold display unit 74, a first special symbol display unit 76, a first special hold display unit 78, a second special symbol display unit 80, and a first. 2 A special hold display unit 82 and a game status display unit 84 are provided.

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

The normal hold display unit 74 is composed of two lamps, and acquires a random number value for normal lottery, such as when the normal symbol is already in the variable display or the stop display when the game ball passes through the passing gate 48. Also, when the normal lottery random number value is held because the normal lottery cannot be performed, the number of normal hold numbers corresponding to the number of the normal lottery random number values held is displayed, and two lamps are displayed. Depending on the combination of turning on, turning off, or blinking, 0 to 4 normal hold numbers are displayed.

The first special symbol display unit 76 is composed of a 7-segment display, and when a special lottery is performed by a game ball entering the first start winning opening 46, the first special symbol is blinked by blinking the 7-segment display. Is displayed in a variable manner, and the 7-segment display is turned on in any one of a plurality of types to stop and display the first special symbol and display the result of the special lottery.

The first special hold display unit 78 is composed of two lamps, and when the game ball enters the first start winning opening 46, the first special symbol or the second special symbol is already in variable display or stop display. In the case where the special lottery random value is reserved as the first special random number value because the special lottery cannot be performed even if the special lottery random value is acquired, the reserved first special random number value The first special hold number corresponding to the number is displayed, and 0 to 4 first special hold numbers are displayed by the combination of turning on, turning off, or blinking the two lamps.

The second special symbol display unit 80 is composed of a 7-segment display, and when a special lottery is performed by a game ball entering the second start winning opening 50, the second special symbol is blinked by blinking the 7-segment display. Is displayed in a variable manner, and the 7-segment display is turned on in any one of a plurality of types to stop and display the second special symbol and display the result of the special lottery.

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

The game state display unit 84 is composed of six lamps, and displays the currently set type of game state by a combination of turning on, turning off, or blinking the six lamps. In the present embodiment, the normal state (second control state), the special game state started when the jackpot is won in the special lottery, and the execution of the special lottery by shortening the fluctuation time of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. It is possible to set three types of game states, which are the time-saving states (first control state) that frequently arrive at the opportunity, and any game state is set by the combination of turning on, turning off, or blinking the six lamps. Show if it is.

FIG. 5 is a functional block diagram of the gaming machine of the present embodiment. The gaming machine of the present embodiment is controlled by a control board including a main board 100 (game control means) and a sub board 102. The functions of each board such as the main board 100 and the sub board 102 include hardware such as various processors (CPU, DSP, etc.), ASIC (gate array, etc.), ROM (an example of information storage medium), or RAM. It is realized by software consisting of a given program stored in advance in a ROM or the like.

The main board 100 includes a passing gate sensor 104 that detects game balls passing through the passing gate 48 one by one, a first starting winning opening sensor 106 that detects game balls that have entered the first starting winning opening 46 one by one, and a first. 2 The second start winning opening sensor 107 that detects the game balls that have entered the starting winning opening 50 one by one, the first major winning opening sensor 108 that detects the game balls that have entered the first major winning opening 54 one by one, the first The second major winning opening sensor 109 that detects the game balls that have entered the two major winning openings 58 one by one, the specific area sensor 110 that detects the game balls that have entered the specific area 64 one by one, and the first general winning opening 47- A second general winning opening sensor 111 that detects one game ball that has entered 1 and a second that detects one game ball that has entered the second general winning opening 47-2 or the third general winning opening 47-3. Input of the general winning opening sensor 112, the third general winning opening sensor 113 that detects the game balls that have entered the fourth general winning opening 47-4 one by one, the payout sensor 116 that operates every time one game ball is paid out, and the like. In response to the input signal from the means, various calculations for executing the game are performed, and based on the calculation results, the state display drive device 120, the ordinary accessory drive device 122, the first special accessory drive device 124, and the first 2 Controls the operation of output means such as the special accessory drive device 126, the special accessory drive device 128, and the payout device 130.

Further, the sub-board 102 receives the signal sent from the main board 100 and the input signal from the effect button switch 150, performs various calculations for executing the effect according to the progress of the game, and the calculation result. Based on the above, the operation of the effect device 176 such as the effect display device 170, the sound device 172, and the effect object drive device 174 is controlled.

Then, the main board 100 includes a random number generating means 210, a normal lottery means 220, a normal display control means 222, a normal accessory control means 224, a special lottery means 230, a special display control means 240, a small hit game execution means 250, and a big hit game execution. The means 252, the game state transition control means 260, the payout control means 270, the communication control means 280, and the main memory 290 are included.

The random number generation means 210 is a means for generating a random number value for lottery, and is realized by a random number generator that generates a hardware random number or a program that generates a software random number. The software random number can be generated based on, for example, the count value of an increment counter (a counter that counts numerical values so as to circulate in a predetermined count range). In the present embodiment, the "random number value" includes not only a value that randomly occurs in a mathematical sense, but also a value that is generated regularly, but the acquisition timing and the like are irregular. Also includes values that can function as random numbers.

The ordinary lottery means 220 is a random number value for ordinary lottery (lottery information) from the random number generating means 210 based on the detection signal input from the passing gate sensor 104 that detects the game balls passing through the passing gate 48 one by one. Is stored in the ordinary random number storage means 2912 of the main memory 290, and the ordinary lottery is performed to determine whether or not the ordinary lottery random number value read from the ordinary random number storage means 2912 is correct or not.

Specifically, the ordinary random number storage means 2912 is provided with four ordinary hold storage areas 1 to the ordinary hold storage area 4 as storage areas for storing the acquired random number values for the ordinary lottery. Then, apart from the ordinary random number storage means 2912, the random number value for the ordinary lottery read from the ordinary hold storage area 1 of the ordinary random number storage means 2912 and the ordinary lottery is performed is stored until the variation display and the stop display of the ordinary symbol are completed. As a storage area, one ordinary hold storage area is provided. Then, when the ordinary lottery means 220 acquires the ordinary lottery random number value from the random number generating means 210, the ordinary lottery means 220 acquires the ordinary lottery random number value in a state where the ordinary lottery random number value is not stored in any of the ordinary hold storage areas 1 to the ordinary hold storage area 4. First, the random number value for the ordinary lottery is stored in the ordinary hold storage area 1. Then, when the normal lottery random value is stored in the normal hold storage area 1, if the normal symbol is not in the variable display or the stop display, that is, the normal lottery random value is stored in the normal hold storage area. If not, the normal lottery random number value is immediately read from the normal hold storage area 1 to perform the normal lottery, and the normal lottery random number value obtained by the normal lottery is stored in the normal hold storage area. On the other hand, when the normal symbol is in the variable display or the stop display, that is, when the normal lottery random value is stored in the normal hold storage area, the normal lottery random value is stored in the normal hold storage area 1. Withhold.

Then, when the detection signal is further input from the passing gate sensor 104 and the normal lottery random number value is acquired in the state where the normal lottery random number value is held in the normal hold storage area 1, the normal lottery means 220 , On the condition that the number of ordinary lottery random numbers held in the ordinary hold storage areas 1 to 4 is less than 4, that is, on the condition that the number of ordinary hold is less than 4. The normal lottery random number value is stored in the normal hold storage area which is the normal hold storage area in which the normal lottery random number value is not held and has the smallest ordinal number among the normal hold storage areas 1 to the normal hold storage area 4.

Then, when the fluctuation display and the stop display of the normal symbol are completed, the normal lottery means 220 erases the normal lottery random value stored in the normal hold storage area, and the normal lottery random value is set in the normal hold storage area 1. When it is on hold, the normal lottery random number value is read from the normal hold storage area 1 to perform the normal lottery, and the normal lottery random number value obtained by the normal lottery is stored in the normal hold storage area. Here, when the normal lottery random number value remains after the normal hold storage area 2, the remaining normal lottery random number value is the normal hold storage area whose ordinal number is one less than the original normal hold storage area. Move to. For example, when the normal lottery random number value remains in the normal hold storage area 2 to the normal hold storage area 3, it is moved to the normal hold storage area 1 to the normal hold storage area 2.

In this way, in the ordinary random number storage means 2912, the random number value for the ordinary lottery in which the ordinary lottery is performed is held up to one in the ordinary hold storage area, and the random number value for the ordinary lottery in which the ordinary lottery is not performed is stored in the ordinary hold storage. Areas 1 to normal hold The storage area 4 holds up to four items.

The details of the ordinary lottery will be described below. The ordinary lottery means 220 performs ordinary hit determination processing, ordinary variation pattern determination processing, and the like as ordinary lottery.

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

In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the ordinary lottery table A and the ordinary lottery table B are stored in the lottery table storage means 2910, and in each ordinary lottery table, each of the 100 ordinary lottery random values from 0 to 99 is stored. On the other hand, normal hits or misses are associated. In detail, in the ordinary lottery table A, the correspondence between the ordinary hit or the loss and a plurality of random values is set so that the ordinary hit is won with a probability of about 1/20, and in the ordinary lottery table B, about 19 / The correspondence between the normal hit or loss and the normal lottery random value of 0 to 99 is set so that the normal win is won with a probability of 20. Then, the ordinary lottery means 220 selects the ordinary lottery table A when the gaming state is not the time saving state, and selects the ordinary lottery table B when the gaming state is the time saving state.

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

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

The normal variation pattern determination process is a process of determining which of a plurality of variation patterns the variation pattern of the ordinary symbol is to be set according to the game state. In the normal fluctuation pattern determination process, the normal lottery means 220 determines the fluctuation pattern of the normal symbol to the normal fluctuation pattern 1 when the gaming state is not the time saving state, and when the gaming state is the time saving state, the normal symbol The fluctuation pattern of is determined to be the normal fluctuation pattern 2.

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

In the normal symbol display control process, the normal display control means 222 blinks the two lamps of the normal symbol display unit 72 until the fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern of the normal symbol determined in the normal fluctuation pattern determination process elapses. By doing so, the normal symbol is displayed in a variable manner, and the normal symbol is stopped and displayed by turning on or off the two lamps of the normal symbol display unit 72 depending on whether or not the normal hit is won in the normal hit determination process. , The result of the ordinary lottery is displayed on the ordinary symbol display unit 72.

Specifically, in the present embodiment, when the fluctuation pattern of the normal symbol is the normal fluctuation pattern 1, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is set to 20 seconds, and when the fluctuation pattern of the normal symbol is the normal fluctuation pattern 2, The fluctuation time of a normal symbol is set to 1 second. Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the game state at the time when the normal lottery is performed is not the time saving state, the fluctuation pattern of the normal symbol is determined to be the normal fluctuation pattern 1, so that the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is set to 20 seconds. If the game state at the time of the normal lottery is the time saving state, the fluctuation pattern of the normal symbol is determined to be the normal fluctuation pattern 2, so that the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is set to 1 second. , When the game state is not the time saving state, the execution opportunity of the normal lottery comes more frequently.

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

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

In the normal character control process 1, when the game state is not the time saving state, the normal character 52 is displayed until 0.1 seconds have elapsed, triggered by the stop display of the normal symbol in a mode indicating winning of the normal hit. The drive control of the ordinary accessory driving device 122 is performed so as to return to the reduced state after the expanded state.

In the normal character control process 2, when the game state is the time saving state, the normal character 52 is expanded until 5 seconds have passed, triggered by the stop display of the normal symbol in a mode indicating winning of the normal hit. The drive control of the ordinary accessory driving device 122 is performed so as to return to the reduced state after the state is reached.

Therefore, in the normal bonus control process 1, the normal bonus 52 operates so that the ease of entry of the game ball into the second start winning opening 50 is hardly increased, but in the normal bonus control process 2, the second start is performed. The ordinary accessory 52 operates so as to increase the ease of entry of the game ball into the winning opening 50.

The special lottery means 230 is for special lottery from the random number generation means 210 based on the detection signal input from the first start winning opening sensor 106 that detects the game balls entering the first starting winning opening 46 one by one. The random number value (lottery information) is acquired and stored as the first special random number value (first lottery information) in the special random number storage means 2914 of the main memory 290. Further, the special lottery means 230 is a special lottery from the random number generation means 210 based on the detection signal input from the second start winning opening sensor 107 that detects the game balls entering the second starting winning opening 50 one by one. The random number value (lottery information) for use is acquired and stored as the second special random number value (second lottery information) in the special random number storage means 2914. Then, the special lottery means 230 uses the first special random number value or the second special random number value read from the special random number storage means 2914 to perform a special lottery for determining whether or not a big hit or a small hit is successful.

Specifically, the special random number storage means 2914 contains eight special reserved storage areas (specification) of the special reserved storage area 1 to the special reserved storage area 8 as storage areas for storing the acquired first special random number value or the second special random number value. Storage means) is provided. Then, apart from the special random number storage means 2914, the first special random number value or the second special random number value obtained by reading from the special reserved storage area 1 of the special random number storage means 2914 and performing a special lottery is used as the first special symbol or the second special. One special reserved storage area 0 is provided as a storage area for storing the symbol until the variable display and the stop display are completed.

Then, when the special lottery means 230 acquires the random number value for the special lottery based on the detection signal input from the first start winning opening sensor 106, the special lottery means 230 becomes the first in any of the special reserved storage area 1 to the special reserved storage area 8. When the 1 special random number value or the 2nd special random number value is not stored, the acquired special lottery random number value is first stored in the special hold storage area 1 as the 1st special random number value. Then, when the first special random number value is stored in the special reserved storage area 1, the first special symbol or the second special symbol is not in the variable display or the stop display, that is, the first special symbol is stored in the special reserved storage area 0. If the random number value or the second special random number value is not stored, and the game state is not the special game state and the small hit game is not being executed, the first special random number value is immediately read from the special hold storage area 1. The special lottery is performed, and the first special random number value obtained by the special lottery is stored in the special hold storage area 0. On the other hand, whether the first special symbol or the second special symbol is in the variable display or the stop display, that is, the first special random number value or the second special random number value is stored in the special reserved storage area 0, or the game. When the state is the special game state or the small hit game is being executed, the first special random number value is held in the special hold storage area 1.

Further, when the special lottery means 230 acquires the random number value for the special lottery based on the detection signal input from the second start winning opening sensor 107, the special lottery means 230 becomes the first in any of the special reserved storage area 1 to the special reserved storage area 8. When the 1 special random number value or the 2nd special random number value is not stored, the acquired special lottery random number value is first stored in the special hold storage area 1 as the 2nd special random number value. Then, when the second special random number value is stored in the special reserved storage area 1, the first special symbol or the second special symbol is not in the variable display or the stop display, that is, the first special symbol is stored in the special reserved storage area 0. If the random number value or the second special random number value is not stored, and the game state is not the special game state and the small hit game is not being executed, the second special random number value is immediately read from the special hold storage area 1. The special lottery is performed, and the second special random number value obtained by the special lottery is stored in the special hold storage area 0. On the other hand, whether the first special symbol or the second special symbol is in the variable display or the stop display, that is, the first special random number value or the second special random number value is stored in the special reserved storage area 0, or the game. When the state is the special game state or the small hit game is being executed, the second special random number value is held in the special hold storage area 1.

On the other hand, a detection signal is further input from the first start winning opening sensor 106 in a state where the first special random number value or the second special random number value is held in any of the special reserved storage areas 1 to the special reserved storage area 8. When the special lottery random number value is acquired, the special lottery means 230 determines that the number of the first special random number values held in the special reserved storage area 1 to the special reserved storage area 8 is less than four. The condition is that the first special hold storage area 1 to the special hold storage area 8 is not held, that is, the first special hold storage area 8 is not held. It is stored as the first special random number value in the special hold storage area which is the storage area and has the smallest ordinal number.

Further, a detection signal is further input from the second start winning opening sensor 107 in a state where the first special random number value or the second special random number value is held in any of the special reserved storage areas 1 to the special reserved storage area 8. When the special lottery random number value is acquired, the special lottery means 230 determines that the number of the second special random number values held in the special reserved storage area 1 to the special reserved storage area 8 is less than four. The condition is that the first special random number value or the second special random number value among the special reserved storage areas 1 to the special reserved storage area 8 is not held, provided that the number of the second special reserved numbers is less than four. It is stored as a second special random number value in the special hold storage area which is the storage area and has the smallest ordinal number.

Then, when the variable display and the stop display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol are completed, the special lottery means 230 erases the first special random number value or the second special random number value stored in the special reserved storage area 0. To do. Then, on the condition that the game state is neither the special game state nor the small hit game is being executed, the first special random number value or the second special random number value is read from the special hold storage area 1 and a special lottery is performed. That is, in the present embodiment, the first special random number value or the second special random number value is stored in the special random number storage means 2914 in the order in which the game balls enter the first start winning opening 46 or the second starting winning opening 50. , The first special random number value or the second special random number value is read out in the order stored in the special random number storage means 2914, and a special lottery is performed.

The special random number storage means 2914 is provided with four first special reserved storage areas 1 to 1 special reserved storage area 4 as storage areas for storing the acquired first special random number value. The second special reserved storage area 1 to the second special reserved storage area 4 are provided as the storage area for storing the acquired second special reserved random value, and the first special reserved storage area is provided. When the first special random number value is stored in the area 1, the second special random number value is not stored in any of the second special reserved storage areas 1 to the second special reserved storage area 4, and the game The first special random number value obtained by reading the first special random number value from the first special reserved storage area 1 and performing a special lottery on the condition that the state is neither the special game state nor the small hit game is being executed. May be stored in the special hold storage area. On the other hand, when the second special random number value is stored in any of the second special reserved storage areas 1 to the second special reserved storage area 4, the first special reserved storage area 1 to the first special reserved storage area 4 Even if the first special random number value is stored in any of the above, the second special reserved storage area 1 to the second special random number value are provided on the condition that the game state is neither the special game state nor the small hit game is being executed. May be read out to perform a special lottery, and the second special random number value for which the special lottery has been performed may be stored in the special hold storage area. That is, in the present embodiment, the second special random number value may be given priority over the first special random number value for digestion.

Then, in the present embodiment, when the first special random number value or the second special random number value is read from the special reserved storage area 1, the first special random number value or the second special random number value remains in the special reserved storage area 2 and thereafter. If so, the remaining first special random number value or second special random number value is moved from the original special reserved storage area to the special reserved storage area having an ordinal number one smaller. For example, when the first special random number value is read from the special reserved storage area 1 and the first special random number value or the second special random number value remains in each of the special reserved storage area 2 to the special reserved storage area 8. Moves the first special random number value or the second special random number value stored in each of the special reserved storage area 2 to the special reserved storage area 8 to each of the special reserved storage area 1 to the special reserved storage area 7. ..

In this way, in the special random number storage means 2914, the first special random number value or the second special random number value for which the special lottery has been performed is held in the special reserved storage area 0 up to one, and the special lottery is not performed. The special reserved storage area 1 to the special reserved storage area 8 holds up to 4 special random number values, and the second special random number value to which the special lottery is not performed is 4 in the special reserved storage area 1 to the special reserved storage area 8. The maximum number is reserved.

The details of the special lottery will be described below. The special lottery means 230 uses the jackpot determination random number value, the symbol determination random number value, as the special lottery random number value based on the detection signal input from the first start winning opening sensor 106 or the second starting winning opening sensor 107. A plurality of types of random number values such as a variable group determined random number value, a first variable pattern determined random number value, and a second variable pattern determined random number value are acquired, and these multiple types of random number values are stored in the special random number storage means 2914 as the first special disturbance. Store as a numerical value or a second special random number value. Then, the special lottery means 230 performs a jackpot determination process, a symbol determination process, a variation group determination process, a first variation pattern determination process, a second variation pattern determination process, and the like as a special lottery.

The jackpot determination process reads out one jackpot determination random number value included in the first special random number value or the second special random number value stored in the special hold storage area 1 of the special random number storage means 2914, and performs a jackpot or a small hit. This is the process of determining whether or not the result is correct. Here, one jackpot determination random number value is acquired from 65536 jackpot determination random number values of 0 to 65535 based on the detection signal input from the first start winning opening sensor 106 or the second starting winning opening sensor 107. It is stored as a first special random number value or a second special random number value in the special random number storage means 2914.

Then, in the jackpot determination process, the special lottery means 230 determines which of the plurality of types of jackpot lottery tables stored in the lottery table storage means 2910 of the main memory 290 is referred to for the random number determination process depending on the game state. To select.

In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the lottery table storage means 2910 stores the jackpot lottery table A and the jackpot lottery table B as shown in FIG. Then, in each jackpot lottery table, jackpots or small hits are associated with each of 65536 jackpot determination random numbers from 0 to 65535. In detail, in the jackpot lottery table A, the correspondence between the jackpot or loss and the jackpot determination random value of 0 to 65535 is set so that the jackpot is won with a probability of about 1/199, and in the jackpot lottery table B, about The correspondence between the big hit, the small hit or the loss and the big hit determination random value of 0 to 65535 is set so that the big hit is won with a probability of 1/199 and the small hit is won with a probability of about 1/7. Has been done. Then, the special lottery means 230 selects the jackpot lottery table A when the gaming state is in the normal state, and selects the jackpot lottery table B when the gaming state is in the time saving state.

Then, the special lottery means 230 refers to the selected jackpot lottery table and determines whether or not one read jackpot determination random number value is associated with the jackpot or the jackpot, thereby winning the jackpot or the jackpot. Decide if you did.

Then, when the big hit is won, the special lottery means 230 sets the big hit winning flag to the ON state in the flag storage means 2916, and when the small hit is won, the flag storage means 2916 sets the small hit. The winning flag is set to the ON state, and if a loss occurs, the big hit winning flag and the small hit winning flag are set to the OFF state.

The symbol determination process is a process performed when a jackpot or a small hit is won in the jackpot determination process, and is a first special random number value or a second special random number stored in the special hold storage area 1 of the special random number storage means 2914. When one symbol determination random number value included in the numerical value is read and a jackpot is won, it is determined whether the jackpot symbol (type of jackpot) is 5 round symbol A or 5 round symbol B. When a small hit is won, it is a process of determining which of the small hit symbol A and the small hit symbol B is to be the small hit symbol (type of small hit). Here, one symbol determination random number value is acquired from 100 symbol determination random number values from 0 to 99 based on the detection signal input from the first start winning opening sensor 106 or the second starting winning opening sensor 107. It is stored as a first special random number value or a second special random number value in the special random number storage means 2914.

Then, in the symbol determination process, the special lottery means 230 reads out which of the plurality of types of symbol lottery tables stored in the lottery table storage means 2910 is referred to to perform the random number determination process. Select according to whether the numerical value is stored as the first special random number value or the second special random number value. In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the symbol lottery table A to the symbol lottery table C as shown in FIG. 6 are stored in the lottery table storage means 2910.

In detail, the symbol lottery table A is selected when a jackpot is won and one read symbol determination random value is stored as the first special random number value, and has a probability of about 10/100 of 5. The correspondence between the 5-round symbol A or the 5-round symbol B and the random value of 0 to 99 is set so that the round symbol A is won and the 5-round symbol B is won with a probability of about 90/100.

Further, the symbol lottery table B is selected when a jackpot is won and one read symbol determination random value is stored as a second special random number value, and a two-round symbol has a probability of 100/100. The correspondence between the two-round symbol and the random value of 0 to 99 is set so as to win.

The symbol lottery table C is selected when a small hit is won, so that the small hit symbol A is won with a probability of about 25/100 and the small hit symbol B is won with a probability of about 75/100. The correspondence between the winning symbol A or the small hit symbol B and the random value of 0 to 99 is set.

Then, the special lottery means 230 refers to the selected symbol lottery table and determines whether the read one symbol determination random value is associated with a plurality of types of jackpot symbols or a plurality of types of small hit symbols. It is determined whether a plurality of types of big hit symbols or a plurality of types of small hit symbols are won.

Then, the special lottery means 230 sets the winning flag corresponding to the winning big hit symbol or small hit symbol to the ON state in the flag storage means 2916.

The variable group determination process is a process performed when the jackpot determination process is lost, and the first special random number value or the second special random number value stored in the special hold storage area 1 of the special random number storage means 2914 is used. It is a process of reading out one included variation group determination random number value and determining whether the variation group to which the variation pattern of the first special symbol or the second special symbol belongs is group 0 to group 5. Here, one variation group determination random number value is 100 variation group determination random number values from 0 to 99 based on the detection signal input from the first start winning opening sensor 106 or the second starting winning opening sensor 107. It is obtained from the special random number storage means 2914 and stored as a first special random number value or a second special random number value.

Then, in the variable group determination process, the special lottery means 230 performs the variable group determination process by referring to which of the plurality of types of variable group lottery tables stored in the lottery table storage means 2910 to perform the random number determination process. It is selected according to the number of holds and the game state, which is the total number of the first special hold and the second special hold at the time of the performance.

In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the lottery table storage means 2910 stores the variable group lottery table A to the variable group lottery table E as shown in FIG. 7. Then, in each variable group lottery table, any of groups 0 to 5 is associated with each of the 100 variable group determined random values from 0 to 99. Then, when the gaming state at the time of performing the variable group determination process is the normal state and the number of reservations is 0 to 1, the special lottery means 230 selects the variable group lottery table A and the game state is the normal state. If the number of holdings is 2 to 3, the variable group lottery table B is selected, and if the game state is the normal state and the number of holdings is 4 to 7, the variable group lottery table is selected. When C is selected and the gaming state is a time saving state, the variable group lottery table D or the variable group lottery table E is selected under predetermined conditions.

Then, the special lottery means 230 refers to the selected variable group lottery table and determines which of the plurality of types of variable groups the read one variable group determination random value is associated with, thereby performing a plurality of types of variable group. Determine one variable group from the variable groups.

Therefore, in the variable group determination process, when the game state is the normal state and the number of holdings is 0 to 1, any one of group 2, group 3, group 4 and group 5 is determined, and the game is played. When the state is the normal state and the number of holds is 2-3, any one of group 1, group 2, group 4 and group 5 is determined, and the game state is the normal state and hold. When the number is 4 to 7, any one of group 1, group 4 and group 5 is determined, and when the gaming state is a time saving state, group 0 and group are under predetermined conditions. There are cases where any one of 4 and group 5 is determined, and there are cases where group 5 is always determined.

The first variation pattern determination process reads out one first variation pattern determination random number value included in the first special random number value or the second special random number value stored in the special hold storage area 1 of the special random number storage means 2914. , This is a process of determining which of a plurality of types of first half fluctuation patterns should be used as the first half fluctuation pattern corresponding to the first half portion (first portion) of the fluctuation display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. Here, one first variation pattern determination random number value is 100 first variation of 0 to 99 based on the detection signal input from the first start winning opening sensor 106 or the second starting winning opening sensor 107. It is acquired from the pattern determination random number value and stored in the special random number storage means 2914 as the first special random number value or the second special random number value.

Then, in the first variation pattern determination process, the special lottery means 230 determines which of the plurality of types of first variation pattern lottery tables stored in the lottery table storage means 2910 is referred to for the random number determination process. If there is a loss in the determination process, the variable group is selected according to the variable group determined in the variable group determination process, and if the jackpot or small hit is determined in the jackpot determination process, the game state and symbol determination process at that time are performed. Select according to the design determined in.

In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the lottery table storage means 2910 stores the first variable pattern lottery table A to the first variable pattern lottery table H as shown in FIGS. 8 and 9. Then, in each first fluctuation pattern lottery table, for each of the 100 first fluctuation pattern determination random values from 0 to 99, any one of the first half fluctuation pattern none to the first half fluctuation pattern 7 is used as a plurality of types of first half fluctuation patterns. It is associated. Then, as shown in FIG. 8, the special lottery means 230 is a case where the first variable pattern lottery table A is selected when the group 1 is determined and the group 1 is lost, and the case is lost. When group 2 is determined, the first variable pattern lottery table B is selected, and when group 3 is determined, the first variable pattern lottery table C is selected. If group 4 is determined in the case of loss, the first variable pattern lottery table D is selected, and if group 5 is determined in the case of loss, the first variable pattern lottery table D is selected. If the variable pattern lottery table E is selected and the group 0 is determined in the case of a loss, the first variable pattern lottery table F is selected, and as shown in FIG. 9, a big hit or a big hit in the normal state or When the small hit is determined, the first variable pattern lottery table G is selected, and when the big hit or the small hit is determined in the time saving state, the first variable pattern lottery table H is selected.

Then, the special lottery means 230 refers to the selected first variation pattern lottery table and determines which of the plurality of types of first half variation patterns the read-out first variation pattern determination random number value is associated with. Therefore, one first half fluctuation pattern is determined from a plurality of types of first half fluctuation patterns.

Therefore, in the first variation pattern determination process, if a loss occurs in the jackpot determination process, any one of the first half variation pattern none to the first half variation pattern 7 shown in FIG. 8 is determined, and the jackpot or small hit is determined. If so, any one of the first half fluctuation pattern 3 to the first half fluctuation pattern 7 shown in FIG. 9 is determined.

The second variation pattern determination process reads out one second variation pattern determination random number value included in the first special random number value or the second special random number value stored in the special hold storage area 1 of the special random number storage means 2914. , This is a process of determining which of a plurality of types of the latter half variation pattern is used as the latter half variation pattern corresponding to the latter half portion (second portion) of the variation display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. Here, one second variation pattern determination random number value is 100 second variation of 0 to 99 based on the detection signal input from the first start winning opening sensor 106 or the second starting winning opening sensor 107. It is acquired from the pattern determination random number value and stored in the special random number storage means 2914 as the first special random number value or the second special random number value.

Then, in the second variation pattern determination process, the special lottery means 230 determines which of the plurality of types of second variation pattern lottery tables stored in the lottery table storage means 2910 is referred to for the random number determination process. 1 Select according to the first half fluctuation pattern determined by the fluctuation pattern determination process.

In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the lottery table storage means 2910 stores the second variable pattern lottery table A to the second variable pattern lottery table K as shown in FIGS. 10 and 11. Then, in each second variation pattern lottery table, for each of the 100 variation group determination random values from 0 to 99, the reach-less variation pattern 1 to the reach-less variation pattern 3 and the reach variation pattern 1 to the reach variation pattern 5 Either is associated.

Then, as shown in FIG. 10, the special lottery means 230 selects the second variable pattern lottery table A when it is determined that there is no first half fluctuation pattern and the special lottery means 230 is lost. If the first half fluctuation pattern 1 is determined, the second fluctuation pattern lottery table B is selected, and if the first half fluctuation pattern 2 is determined, the second fluctuation pattern is selected. When the lottery table C is selected and the first half fluctuation pattern 3 is determined, the second fluctuation pattern lottery table D is selected and the first half fluctuation pattern 4 is lost. Alternatively, when the first half fluctuation pattern 5 is determined, the second fluctuation pattern lottery table E is selected, and when the first half fluctuation pattern 6 or the first half fluctuation pattern 7 is determined, the first half fluctuation pattern 6 or the first half fluctuation pattern 7 is determined. 2 The variable pattern lottery table F is selected.

Further, as shown in FIG. 11, when the big hit or the small hit is decided and the first half fluctuation pattern 3 is decided, the second fluctuation pattern lottery table G is selected and the big hit or the small hit is decided. When the first half variation pattern 4 is determined, the second variation pattern lottery table H is selected, and when a big hit or a small hit is determined and the first half variation pattern 5 is determined. When the second variable pattern lottery table I is selected and the jackpot or small hit is determined and the first half variable pattern 6 is determined, the second variable pattern lottery table J is selected and the jackpot is determined. Alternatively, when the small hit is determined and the first half variation pattern 7 is determined, the second variation pattern lottery table K is selected.

The correspondence between the first variable pattern lottery table and the second variable pattern lottery table does not have to be one-to-one, and the first variable pattern lottery table and the second variable pattern lottery table and the second variable pattern lottery table do not have to have a one-to-one relationship. The correspondence with the variable pattern lottery table may be changed.

Then, the special lottery means 230 refers to the selected second variation pattern lottery table, and one read second variation pattern determination random value corresponds to either a plurality of types of reachless variation patterns or a plurality of types of reach variation patterns. By determining whether or not the pattern is attached, one latter half variation pattern is determined from a plurality of types of non-reach variation patterns and a plurality of types of reach variation patterns.

Therefore, in the second fluctuation pattern determination process, if a loss occurs, any one of the reachless fluctuation pattern 1 to the reachless fluctuation pattern 3 and the reach fluctuation pattern 1 to the reach fluctuation pattern 5 shown in FIG. 10 is determined. When a big hit or a small hit is determined, any one of the reach variation pattern 1 to the reach variation pattern 5 shown in FIG. 11 is determined.

Here, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 8 to 11, fluctuation times are set for each of the plurality of types of first half fluctuation patterns and the plurality of types of second half fluctuation patterns. In detail, as shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, there is no first half fluctuation pattern that can be determined by the first fluctuation pattern determination process in the case of loss to the first half fluctuation pattern 2, which is relatively 0 to 5 seconds. From 10 seconds for the first half fluctuation pattern 3 to the first half fluctuation pattern 7, which can be determined by the first fluctuation pattern determination process both when a short fluctuation time is set and a loss occurs and when a big hit or a small hit is determined. A relatively long fluctuation time of 30 seconds is set.

Further, as shown in FIG. 10, the reachless fluctuation pattern 1 to the reachless fluctuation pattern 3 which can be determined by the second fluctuation pattern determination process in the case of loss has a relatively short fluctuation time of 1 to 5 seconds. The reach variation pattern 1 to reach variation pattern 5 which can be determined by the second variation pattern determination process of both the case where the hit is set and the big hit or the small hit is determined is a comparison of 20 seconds to 60 seconds. A long fluctuation time is set.

Therefore, even if a loss occurs, the first half fluctuation pattern 3 to the first half fluctuation pattern 7 in which a relatively long fluctuation time is set are determined in the first fluctuation pattern determination processing, and in the second fluctuation pattern determination processing. When the reach variation pattern 1 to the reach variation pattern 5 in which a relatively long variation time is set are determined, the player can have a feeling of expectation that a big hit or a small hit will be determined.

Further, in the present embodiment, when the game is lost and the gaming state is the normal state and the number of holdings is 0 to 1, the variable group lottery table A shown in FIG. 7 is referred to in the variable group determination process, and the group is grouped. Since 2 or group 3 is easily determined, in the first variation pattern determination process, the first variation pattern lottery table B or the first variation pattern lottery table C shown in FIG. 8 is referred to, and the variation time becomes 3 seconds. The set first half fluctuation pattern 1 and the first half fluctuation pattern 2 in which the fluctuation time is set to 5 seconds are easily determined, and in the second fluctuation pattern determination process, the second fluctuation pattern lottery table B or the second fluctuation pattern lottery table B shown in FIG. The second variation pattern lottery table C is referred to, and it becomes easy to determine the reachless variation pattern 2 in which the variation time is set to 2 seconds and the reachless variation pattern 3 in which the variation time is set to 5 seconds.

Further, when the game is lost and the game state is the normal state and the number of holdings is 2 to 3, the variable group lottery table B shown in FIG. 7 is referred to in the variable group determination process, and the variable group lottery table B is referred to in group 1 or group 2. In the first variation pattern determination process, the first variation pattern lottery table A or the first variation pattern lottery table B shown in FIG. 8 is referred to, and the variation time is set to 0 seconds. The first half fluctuation pattern 1 without the first half fluctuation pattern or the fluctuation time set to 3 seconds is easily determined, and in the second fluctuation pattern determination process, the second fluctuation pattern lottery table A or the second fluctuation pattern shown in FIG. The lottery table B is referred to, and it becomes easy to determine the non-reach fluctuation pattern 1 in which the fluctuation time is set to 1 second and the reachless fluctuation pattern 2 in which the fluctuation time is set to 2 seconds.

Further, when the game is lost and the game state is the normal state and the number of holdings is 4 to 7, the variable group lottery table C shown in FIG. 7 is referred to in the variable group determination process, and the group 1 is determined. By facilitating, in the first variation pattern determination process, the first variation pattern lottery table A shown in FIG. 8 is referred to, and it becomes easy to determine that there is no first half variation pattern in which the variation time is set to 0 seconds. In the two variation pattern determination process, the second variation pattern lottery table A shown in FIG. 10 is referred to, and the reachless variation pattern 1 in which the variation time is set to 1 second can be easily determined.

Further, when the game is lost and the gaming state is in the time saving state, the variable group lottery table D or the variable group lottery table E shown in FIG. 7 is referred to in the variable group determination process under predetermined conditions.

Then, when the variable group lottery table D is referred to, the group 0 is easily determined, so that in the first variable pattern determination process, the first variable pattern lottery table F shown in FIG. 8 is referred to and the variable is changed. It becomes easier to determine that there is no first half fluctuation pattern in which the time is set to 0 seconds, and in the second fluctuation pattern determination process, the second fluctuation pattern lottery table A shown in FIG. 10 is referred to, and the fluctuation time is set to 1 second. The non-reach variation pattern 1 that has been performed is easily determined.

On the other hand, when the variable group lottery table E is referred to, the group 5 is always determined. Therefore, in the first variable pattern determination process, the first variable pattern lottery table E shown in FIG. 8 is referred to and the variable is changed. The first half fluctuation pattern 6 in which the time is set to 25 seconds is easily determined, and in the second fluctuation pattern determination process, the second fluctuation pattern lottery table F shown in FIG. 10 is referred to, and the fluctuation time is set to 40 seconds. It becomes easier to determine the non-reach variation pattern 3 and the like.

Therefore, in the case of loss, basically, as the number of holdings increases in the normal state, a shorter fluctuation time is often set as the fluctuation time of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. It is possible to increase the frequency with which the lottery execution opportunity arrives. On the other hand, in the time saving state, a shorter fluctuation time is often set as the fluctuation time of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, and the frequency of the execution trigger of the special lottery becomes higher, and the first A long fluctuation time is set as the fluctuation time of the special symbol or the second special symbol, and the frequency of the special lottery execution trigger may be reduced.

Further, as described above, the special lottery means 230 is a special random number when the first special symbol or the second special symbol is not in the variable display, the game state is not the special game state, and the small hit game is not being executed. The first special random number value or the second special random number value is read from the storage means 2914, and the jackpot determination process, the symbol determination process, the variation group determination process, the first variation pattern determination process, the second variation pattern determination process, etc. are performed as a special lottery. However, even when the first special random number value or the second special random number value is stored in the special random number storage means 2914, the jackpot determination process, the symbol determination process, the variation group determination process, and the first variation pattern determination process are performed as pre-determination processes. And the second fluctuation pattern determination process and the like are performed (preliminary determination means).

Specifically, the special lottery means 230 (preliminary determination means) is a special lottery random number from the random number generation means 210 based on the detection signal input from the first start winning opening sensor 106 or the second starting winning opening sensor 107. When a numerical value is acquired, it is stored as a first special random number value or a second special random number value in any of the special reserved storage areas 1 to 8 according to the gaming state and the number of reserved numbers at that time. The jackpot determination process, the symbol determination process, the variation group determination process, the first variation pattern determination process, the second variation pattern determination process, and the like are performed as the preliminary determination process for the 1 special random number value or the second special random number value.

Then, the special lottery means 230 preliminarily sets the pre-determination result including the results of the jackpot determination process, the symbol determination process, the variation group determination process, the first variation pattern determination process, and the second variation pattern determination process as the pre-determination process. It is stored in one of the special reserved storage area 1 to the special reserved storage area 8 in association with the first special random number value or the second special random number value that is the target of the determination process.

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

The first special symbol display control process is a process performed when the first special random number value is read from the special hold storage area 1 and a special lottery is performed, and the special display control means 240 is the first variation pattern. The first special symbol display unit until the total fluctuation time of the fluctuation time according to the first half fluctuation pattern determined by the determination process and the fluctuation time according to the second half fluctuation pattern determined by the second fluctuation pattern determination process elapses. After the first special symbol is changed and displayed by blinking the 7-segment display of 76, the first special symbol is stopped and displayed by lighting the 7-segment display of the first special symbol display unit 76 in a predetermined mode.

In the present embodiment, the display mode of the 7-segment display is predetermined corresponding to each of the three types of jackpot symbols, the two types of small hit symbols, and the loss, and the special display control means 240 is a jackpot determination process. 7-segment display of the first special symbol display unit 76 in a mode depending on whether or not the player has won, and in a mode according to the jackpot symbol determined in the symbol determination process when the jackpot is won in the jackpot determination process. Is turned on to stop and display the first special symbol, and the result of the special lottery is displayed on the first special symbol display unit 76.

The second special symbol display control process is a process performed when the second special random number value is read from the special hold storage area 1 and a special lottery is performed, and the special display control means 240 is the first variation pattern. The second special symbol display unit until the total fluctuation time of the fluctuation time according to the first half fluctuation pattern determined by the determination process and the fluctuation time according to the second half fluctuation pattern determined by the second fluctuation pattern determination process elapses. After the second special symbol is variablely displayed by blinking the 7-segment display of 80, the second special symbol is stopped and displayed by lighting the 7-segment display of the second special symbol display unit 80 in a predetermined mode.

The special display control means 240 is determined in a mode depending on whether or not a jackpot or a small hit is won in the jackpot determination process, and if a jackpot or a small hit is won in the jackpot determination process, a symbol determination process is performed. The second special symbol is stopped and displayed by turning on the 7-segment display of the second special symbol display unit 80 in a mode corresponding to the jackpot symbol or the small hit symbol, and the result of the special lottery is displayed on the second special symbol display unit 80. Display.

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

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

The small hit game executing means 250 executes the small hit game A or the small hit game B based on the lottery result of the special lottery.

The small hit game A is executed based on the fact that the small hit symbol A is won in the special lottery, and the small hit game executing means 250 has a predetermined number of rounds for the small hit symbol A as the upper limit value of the round counter 2933. When a value (for example, 1) corresponding to a certain one time is set and the first special accessory 56 and the special accessory 68 operate in a predetermined manner in the small hit game of one round, the round counter 2933 Increment update is performed by adding a value (for example, 1) corresponding to the number of rounds to the stored value. Then, when the stored value of the round counter 2933 reaches the upper limit value (for example, 1), the small hit game A ends.

In detail, in the small hit game A, in the small hit game of one round, the opening timer 2934 counts 0.1 seconds after the first special accessory 56 is opened, or the first large winning opening sensor 108. When the entry of one game ball is detected, a value corresponding to one game ball (for example, 1) is added. When the value of the large winning number counter 2936 reaches the upper limit value (for example, 1), the first Drive control of the first special accessory driving device 124 and the special accessory driving device 128 is performed so that the special accessory 56 and the special accessory 68 are closed. Then, assuming that the end condition for one round is satisfied, "1" is added to the value of the round counter 2933.

The small hit game B is executed based on the fact that the small hit symbol B is won in the special lottery, and the small hit game executing means 250 has a predetermined number of rounds for the small hit symbol B as the upper limit value of the round counter 2933. When a value (for example, 1) corresponding to a certain one time is set and the first special accessory 56 and the special accessory 68 operate in a predetermined manner in the small hit game of one round, the round counter 2933 Increment update is performed by adding a value (for example, 1) corresponding to the number of rounds to the stored value. Then, when the stored value of the round counter 2933 reaches the upper limit value (for example, 1), the small hit game B ends.

In detail, in the small hit game B, in the small hit game of one round, the opening timer 2934 counts 1.7 seconds after the first special accessory 56 is opened, or the value of the large prize counter 2936. The drive control of the first special accessory driving device 124 and the special accessory driving device 128 is performed so that the first special accessory 56 and the special accessory 68 are closed when the upper limit value (for example, 1) is reached. .. Then, assuming that the end condition for one round is satisfied, "1" is added to the value of the round counter 2933.

As described above, in the small hit game A and the small hit game B, in the present embodiment, the first special accessory 56 and the special accessory 68 are opened once for 1.7 seconds. If the game balls are continuously fired so that the game balls win the prize in the large winning opening 54, the game balls can enter the specific area 64 or the normal area 66.

The jackpot game executing means 252 executes any of jackpot game A to jackpot game D based on the lottery result of the special lottery.

The jackpot game A is executed based on the fact that the 5-round symbol A or the 5-round symbol B is won in the special lottery, and the jackpot game executing means 252 uses the 5-round symbol A or the 5-round symbol B as the upper limit of the round counter 2933. A value (for example, 5) corresponding to 5 times, which is a predetermined number of rounds, is set for, and each time the second special accessory 60 operates in a predetermined manner in each round, the round counter 2933 Increment update is performed by adding a value (for example, 1) corresponding to the number of rounds to the stored value. Then, when the stored value of the round counter 2933 reaches the upper limit value (for example, 5), the jackpot game A ends.

In detail, in the jackpot game A, in the jackpot game of each round from the first round to the fifth round, the opening timer 2934 counts 29 seconds after the second special character 60 is opened, or the number of big prizes. When the value of the counter 2936 reaches the upper limit value (for example, 5), the drive control of the second special accessory driving device 126 is performed so that the second special accessory 60 is closed. Then, assuming that the end condition for one round is satisfied, "1" is added to the value of the round counter 2933.

The jackpot game B is executed based on the fact that the two-round symbol is won in the special lottery, and the jackpot game executing means 252 is set to two times, which is a predetermined number of rounds for the two-round symbol as the upper limit of the round counter 2933. A corresponding value (for example, 2) is set, and each time the second special accessory 60 operates in a predetermined manner in each round, a value corresponding to the number of rounds corresponding to the stored value of the round counter 2933 is set. Increment update is performed to add (for example, 1). Then, when the stored value of the round counter 2933 reaches the upper limit value (for example, 2), the jackpot game B ends.

In detail, in the jackpot game B, in the jackpot game of each round of the first round to the second round, the opening timer 2934 counts 29 seconds after the second special accessory 60 is opened, or the number of big prizes. When the value of the counter 2936 reaches the upper limit value (for example, 2), the drive control of the second special accessory driving device 126 is performed so that the second special accessory 60 is closed. Then, assuming that the end condition for one round is satisfied, "1" is added to the value of the round counter 2933.

The jackpot game C is executed based on the fact that the entry of the game ball into the specific area 64 is detected in the small hit game A based on the winning of the small hit symbol A in the special lottery, and the jackpot game executing means 252 is executed. As the upper limit of the round counter 2933, a value (for example, 10) corresponding to 10 rounds, which is a predetermined number of rounds, is set for the small hit symbol A, and the second special accessory 60 is set in a predetermined manner in each round. Each time the operation is performed, an increment update is performed in which a value (for example, 1) corresponding to the number of rounds for one round is added to the stored value of the round counter 2933. Then, when the stored value of the round counter 2933 reaches the upper limit value (for example, 10), the jackpot game C ends.

In detail, in the jackpot game C, in the jackpot game of each round from the first round to the tenth round, the opening timer 2934 counts 29 seconds after the second special character 60 is opened, or the number of big prizes. When the value of the counter 2936 reaches the upper limit value (for example, 10), the drive control of the second special accessory driving device 126 is performed so that the second special accessory 60 is closed. Then, assuming that the end condition for one round is satisfied, "1" is added to the value of the round counter 2933.

The jackpot game C is executed based on the fact that the entry of the game ball into the specific area 64 is detected in the small hit game B based on the winning of the small hit symbol B in the special lottery, and the jackpot game executing means 252 is executed. As the upper limit of the round counter 2933, a value (for example, 4) corresponding to four times, which is a predetermined number of rounds, is set for the small hit symbol B, and the second special accessory 60 is set in a predetermined manner in each round. Each time the operation is performed, an increment update is performed in which a value (for example, 1) corresponding to the number of rounds for one round is added to the stored value of the round counter 2933. Then, when the stored value of the round counter 2933 reaches the upper limit value (for example, 4), the jackpot game D ends.

In detail, in the jackpot game D, in the jackpot game of each round from the first round to the fourth round, the opening timer 2934 counts 29 seconds after the second special character 60 is opened, or the number of big prizes. When the value of the counter 2936 reaches the upper limit value (for example, 4), the drive control of the second special accessory driving device 126 is performed so that the second special accessory 60 is closed. Then, assuming that the end condition for one round is satisfied, "1" is added to the value of the round counter 2933.

As shown in FIG. 12, the game state transition control means 260 (state control means) shifts the gaming state between the normal state, the special gaming state, and the time saving state based on the establishment of the predetermined transition condition. Perform control processing. As the transition condition of the gaming state, one condition may be defined, or a plurality of conditions may be defined. When a plurality of conditions are set, the gaming state is determined based on the fact that one of the plurality of predetermined conditions is satisfied or all of the plurality of predetermined conditions are satisfied. It is possible to shift to another gaming state.

The normal state is a gaming state corresponding to the initial state among a plurality of types of gaming states, and it is possible to shift from the normal state to the special gaming state. Then, in the normal state, the normal lottery is performed with reference to the normal lottery table A in which the winning probability of the normal hit is set to about 1/20, the winning probability of the big hit is set to about 1/199, and the small win is drawn. A special lottery is performed with reference to the jackpot lottery table A that is not set as a target.

In the normal state, the winning probability of a normal win in the normal lottery is as low as about 1/20, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is as long as 20 seconds, and the period during which the normal character 52 is in the expanded state is 0.1 seconds. Since it is shortened, it is difficult for the game ball to enter the second starting winning opening 50. That is, the normal state is a gaming state in which it is more advantageous for the player to strike left.

The special game state starts based on the fact that the jackpot is won in the special lottery, and ends when the jackpot game of a predetermined number of rounds (number of executions) according to the type of the jackpot symbol is executed. Further, the special game state is started based on the fact that the entry of the game ball into the specific area 64 is detected in the small hit game based on the small hit being won in the special lottery, and the special game state is started in advance according to the type of the small hit symbol. It ends when the specified number of rounds of jackpot games are executed.

Specifically, when the special game state is started based on the fact that the winning flag of the 5th round symbol A or the 5th round symbol B is set to the ON state in the special lottery, 5 of the 1st to 5th rounds. When the round jackpot game ends, the special game state ends.

In addition, when the special game state is started based on the fact that the winning flag of the 2-round symbol is set to the ON state in the special lottery, after the jackpot game of the 2 rounds of the 1st round to the 2nd round is completed. , When the 15-second jackpot ending period (second period) ends, the special game state ends.

In addition, when the special game state is started based on the detection of the entry of the game ball into the specific area 64 in the small hit game based on the winning of the small hit symbol A in the special lottery, the first round. ~ After the 10-round jackpot game of the 10th round is completed, when the jackpot ending period of 15 seconds ends, the special game state ends.

In addition, when the special game state is started based on the detection of the entry of the game ball into the specific area 64 in the small hit game based on the winning of the small hit symbol B in the special lottery, the first round. ~ When the jackpot ending period of 15 seconds ends after the jackpot game of 4 rounds of the 4th round ends, the special game state ends.

The time saving state is started when the special gaming state ends, and it is possible to shift from the time saving state to the special gaming state or the normal state. Then, in the time saving state, the jackpot winning probability is set to about 1/199 as in the normal state, but the special lottery is made with reference to the jackpot lottery table B in which the jackpot winning probability is set to about 1/7. Is performed, and the normal lottery is performed with reference to the normal lottery table B in which the winning probability per normal is set to about 19/20.

And in the short time state, the winning probability of normal winning in the normal lottery is as high as about 19/20, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is as short as 1 second, and the period in which the normal character 52 is in the expanded state is as long as 5 seconds. Therefore, it is advantageous for the player in that it is easier for the game ball to enter the second starting winning opening 50 than in the normal state. That is, the time saving state is a gaming state in which it is more advantageous for the player to hit right.

Further, in the time saving state, the fluctuation time of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is often set to be shorter than the normal state, so that the special lottery execution opportunity comes more frequently than in the normal state. It has become.

Then, the time saving state ends on the condition that the number of times the special lottery is performed for the second special random number value reaches a predetermined predetermined number of times in the time saving state, and the state is shifted to the normal state. Specifically, in the present embodiment, the specified number of times is set to 100 for the 5-round symbol A, the specified number of times is set to 12 for the 5-round symbol B, and the specified number of times is 100 for the 2-round symbol. It is set to 12 times, and the specified number of times is set to 12 times for the small hit symbol A and the small hit symbol B. Then, when the special gaming state ends and the time saving state starts, the gaming state transition control means 250 reaches the specified number of times corresponding to the jackpot symbol or the small hit symbol that triggered the start of the completed special gaming state. A corresponding value (for example, 12) is written to the time saving end determination counter 2932 of the main memory 290. Then, every time a special lottery is performed for the second special random number value in the time saving state, a decrement update is performed by subtracting a value (for example, 1) corresponding to the number of games played from the stored value of the time saving end determination counter 2932. When the stored value of the time saving end determination counter 2932 reaches a threshold value (for example, 0), the time saving state is ended and the normal state is started.

Here, in the present embodiment, when the big hit or the small hit is not won in the special lottery of the specified number of times in the time saving state, the game state transition control means 250 displays the result of the last special lottery of the specified number of times. When the variation display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is completed, the time saving state is ended and the normal state is started.

On the other hand, when a big hit is won in the special lottery in the time saving state, the game state transition control means 250 ends the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol displaying the result of the special lottery in which the big hit is won. Then, the time saving state is ended and the normal state is started. Then, when the stop display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol displaying the result of the special lottery in which the jackpot is won ends, the normal state is terminated and the special gaming state is started.

In addition, when a small hit is won in the special lottery in the time saving state, the game state transition control means 250 finishes the variable display of the second special symbol displaying the result of the special lottery in which the small win is won (specific). Timing), end the time saving state and start the normal state. Then, when the entry of the game ball into the specific area 64 is detected in the small hit game based on the winning of the small hit, the normal state is terminated and the special game state is started.

That is, in the time saving state, the game state transition control means 250 ends the time saving state when the stop display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol displaying the result of the last special lottery in the time saving state ends.

The payout control means 270 is a detection signal from the first start winning opening sensor 106, a detection signal from the second starting winning opening sensor 107, a detection signal from the first special winning opening sensor 108, and a second large winning opening sensor 109. Detection signal, detection signal from the first general winning opening sensor 111, detection signal from the second general winning opening sensor 112, detection signal based on the detection signal from the third general winning opening sensor 113 Control is performed so that the payout device 130 pays out a number of game balls corresponding to the number of prize balls predetermined for each. Specifically, the payout control means 270 transmits an instruction command for paying out four game balls to the payout device 130 each time the first start winning opening sensor 106 detects the winning of one game ball. 2 Every time the start winning opening sensor 107 detects the winning of one game ball, an instruction command for causing the payout device 130 to pay out one game ball is transmitted, and the first large winning opening sensor 108 or the second large is sent. Every time the winning opening sensor 109 detects the winning of one game ball, the payout device 130 sends an instruction command to pay out nine game balls, and the first general winning opening sensor 111 sends one game ball. Each time the winning is detected, an instruction command is transmitted to the payout device 130 to pay out four game balls, and the second general winning opening sensor 112 (the second general winning opening 47-2 and the third general winning opening 47) is transmitted. Each time (corresponding to -3) detects the winning of one game ball, an instruction command for paying out seven game balls is sent to the payout device 130, and the third general winning opening sensor 113 (fourth general winning) Each time (corresponding to mouth 47-4) detects the winning of one game ball, an instruction command for causing the payout device 130 to pay out three game balls is transmitted.

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

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

Further, the communication control means 280 (external signal output means) is individually connected to the hall computer 140, which is a computer for centrally managing the game machines installed in the game hall, and the game machines, and provides information on the game history of the game machines. A process of controlling the output state of an external signal (specific signal) output to the external device 144 such as the data counter 142 to be displayed is performed. Specifically, the communication control means 280 outputs a symbol display signal indicating to the hall computer 140 or the data counter 142 that the first special symbol or the second special symbol is in the variable display or the stop display. A special game in-game signal that controls the state between the on state (first state) and the off state (second state), and notifies that the special game state is set each time the special game state is set. Control the output state between the on state and the off state.

Then, each time the symbol display signal is output, the hall computer 140 and the data counter 142 update and display the number of games indicating the number of special lottery in the game machine, and each time the special game signal is output. , The hall computer 140 and the data counter 142 update and display the number of jackpots indicating the number of times the special gaming state is set in the gaming machine.

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

The effect control means 300 displays the effect based on various commands transmitted from the main board 100, input signals from the effect button switch 150, and effect data stored in the effect data storage means 3110 of the sub memory 310. The device 170 is controlled to light or blink the front frame lamp 12, the display frame lamp 38, and the right-handed lamp 70, the liquid crystal display 32 is displayed with the effect image, and the sound device 172 is controlled to produce the effect sound from the speaker 14. By controlling the effect device 176, such as outputting the output device or driving the effect object drive device 174 to operate the effect object, the effect device 176 is used to excite the game or assist the game. To execute.

In particular, the effect data storage means 3110 stores a large amount of effect image data such as moving image data (animation data) and still image data for displaying an image on the liquid crystal display 32, and the effect control means 300 stores these. Based on the effect image data, an image is drawn in the frame buffer 3114 of the sub memory 310 every frame (1/30 second), and the drawn image is displayed on the liquid crystal display 32, so that the effect image is displayed on the liquid crystal display 32. Is displayed.

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

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

For example, when the current gaming state is the special gaming state, the effect control means 300 indicates on the liquid crystal display 32 that the current gaming state is the special gaming state, and the jackpot game of the number of rounds is displayed. A special game state image (special game effect) indicating whether or not the game is being executed is displayed, and when the current game state is in the time-saving state, the liquid crystal display 32 shows that the current game state is in the time-saving state. Display the status image.

Further, the effect control means 300 lights the right-handed lamp 70 (first effect state) during execution of the big hit game or the small hit game, or when the game state is the time saving state, and the big hit game, the small hit game or the time saving state. When the state ends, the right-handed lamp 70 is turned off (second production state).

In the special lottery effect processing, when the pre-determination process is performed on the main board 100, the effect control means 300 performs an effect lottery to tentatively determine the effect content of the special lottery effect based on the command according to the pre-determination result. When the special lottery is performed on the main board 100, the effect lottery for finally determining the effect content of the special lottery effect is performed based on the command according to the result of the special lottery. Then, specially to match the variable display and stop display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display unit 76, or to match the variable display and stop display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display unit 80. The effect device 176 is made to execute the lottery effect.

Specifically, in the special lottery effect processing, as shown in FIG. 13A, the effect control means 300 displays a background image (not shown) in the entire display area of the liquid crystal display 32, and the effect control means 300 displays a background image (not shown) on the front side of the background image. Displayes the left effect symbol 350, the middle effect symbol 352, and the right effect symbol 354. Here, each of the left effect symbol 350, the middle effect symbol 352, and the right effect symbol 354 has a number portion (identification portion) in which any one of a plurality of predetermined types of numbers is indicated, and a peripheral portion around the number portion. It includes a decorative part that decorates the number part, such as a rectangular part.

Then, each time the effect control means 300 reads the first special random number value from the special reserved storage area 1 and a special lottery is performed, the first special symbol display unit 76 starts the variable display of the first special symbol. Alternatively, each time the second special random number value is read from the special reserved storage area 1 and a special lottery is performed, the variation display of the second special symbol is started in the second special symbol display unit 80, and FIG. 13 (B) shows. As shown, after the left effect symbol 350, the middle effect symbol 352, and the right effect symbol 354 are displayed in a variable manner, whether or not a big hit or a small hit is won in the big hit determination process in the first special lottery or the second special lottery. The left effect symbol 350, the middle effect symbol 352, and the right effect symbol 354 are displayed in a corresponding manner, and when a big hit or a small hit is won, in a mode corresponding to the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol determined by the symbol determination process. In addition to displaying the stop display, the background image can be changed on the liquid crystal display 32 or the effect video in which the character image operates can be played back and displayed in a manner corresponding to each of the plurality of types of effect patterns. The corresponding special lottery effect is executed on the liquid crystal display 32. The downward arrow in the figure indicates that each of the left effect symbol 350, the middle effect symbol 352, and the right effect symbol 354 is being displayed in a variable manner at high speed.

Specifically, in the special lottery effect processing, the effect control means 300 uses the command according to the pre-determination result or the command according to the result of the special lottery as a random value for the effect lottery based on the command input from the main board 100. , A plurality of types of random values such as a first effect pattern determination random value and a second effect pattern determination random value are acquired, and a first effect pattern determination process, a second effect pattern determination process, and the like are performed as an effect lottery.

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

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

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

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

In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, it corresponds to the case where the result of the second fluctuation pattern determination process on the main board 100 is each of the reachless fluctuation pattern 1 to the reachless fluctuation pattern 3 and the reach fluctuation pattern 1 to the reach fluctuation pattern 5. The effect lottery table storage means 3112 stores eight types of second effect pattern lottery tables A to the second effect pattern lottery table H (not shown). Then, in each second effect pattern lottery table, for each of the 100 second effect pattern determination random values from 0 to 99, a plurality of types of non-reach effect patterns and a plurality of types of reach effects are used as a plurality of types of second half effect patterns. One of the patterns is associated. Then, when the result of the second variation pattern determination process is the reachless variation pattern 1, the effect control means 300 selects the second effect pattern lottery table A, and the result of the second variation pattern determination process is the reach variation pattern. If it is 1, the second effect pattern lottery table D is selected, and so on, the second effect pattern lottery table corresponding to the latter half variation pattern determined by the second variation pattern determination process is selected.

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

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

Further, the production time is set for each of the plurality of types of non-reach production patterns and the plurality of types of reach production patterns, and the production time of the plurality of types of non-reach production patterns that can be determined by the second production pattern lottery table A is , Both are set to 1 second, which is the same as the fluctuation time of the non-reach fluctuation pattern 1, and the production time of a plurality of types of reach production patterns that can be determined by the second effect pattern lottery table E is the variation of the reach variation pattern 1. The production time of a plurality of types of non-reach effect patterns or a plurality of types of reach effect patterns that can be determined by each second effect pattern lottery table, such as being set to 20 seconds, which is the same as the time, is each second effect pattern lottery. It is set to be the same as the variation time of the non-reach variation pattern or the reach variation pattern corresponding to the table.

Then, in the special lottery effect processing, the effect control means 300 performs the special lottery effect in accordance with the start of the variable display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display unit 76 or the second special symbol on the second special symbol display unit 80. The total production time is the total production time according to the first half effect pattern determined in the first effect pattern determination process and the second half effect pattern determined in the second effect pattern determination process. Perform a special lottery production. As a result, the fluctuation time of the first special symbol in the first special symbol display unit 76 or the second special symbol in the second special symbol display unit 80 is synchronized with the production time of the special lottery effect.

For example, if a jackpot or a small hit is not won in the jackpot determination process and a reachless effect pattern is determined in the second effect pattern determination process, the first special symbol or the first special symbol on the first special symbol display unit 76 or As shown in FIG. 13 (B), with the start of the variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display unit 80, the variable display of the left effect symbol 350, the middle effect symbol 352, and the right effect symbol 354 starts. Then, as shown in FIG. 13 (C), first, the left effect symbol 350 is temporarily shaken so as not to be completely stopped but slightly shaken in any of the modes (the mode showing "5" in FIG. 13 (C)). After that, as shown in FIG. 13D, the right effect symbol 354 is temporarily stopped and displayed in a mode (non-reach mode) different from that of the left effect symbol 350.

Then, as shown in FIG. 13 (E), the middle effect symbol 352 is displayed before the first special symbol in the first special symbol display unit 76 or the second special symbol in the second special symbol display unit 80 is stopped and displayed. Temporary stop display is performed in a mode different from the left effect symbol 350 and the right effect symbol 354 (disappearance loss mode), and the first special symbol in the first special symbol display unit 76 or the second special symbol in the second special symbol display unit 80 is stopped. As shown in FIG. 13 (F), the middle effect symbol 352 is completely stopped in a mode different from the left effect symbol 350 and the right effect symbol 354 (disappearance mode) at almost the same timing as being displayed. Confirmed stop is displayed.

Further, for example, when a big hit or a small hit is won in the big hit determination process, or when a big hit or a small hit is not won in the big hit determination process and the reach effect pattern is determined in the second effect pattern determination process. With the start of the variable display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display unit 76 or the second special symbol on the second special symbol display unit 80, as shown in FIG. 14 (A), the left effect symbol The variable display of 350, the middle effect symbol 352 and the right effect symbol 354 is started, and as shown in FIG. 14 (B), the left effect symbol 350 is first temporarily stopped and then displayed as shown in FIG. 14 (C). , While the middle effect symbol 352 is variablely displayed, the right effect symbol 354 is temporarily stopped and displayed in the same mode (reach mode) as the left effect symbol 350. Then, as shown in FIG. 14 (D), the reproduction display of the effect moving image corresponding to the determined reach effect pattern is started, and the first special symbol or the second special symbol display unit 80 in the first special symbol display unit 76 is started. The reproduction display of the production moving image is completed within the fluctuation time of the second special symbol in.

Specifically, in the example of FIG. 14D, when the production video in which the character A fights with the character B is reproduced and displayed in the center of the display area of the liquid crystal display 32, and this production video is reproduced and displayed. Instead of the left effect symbol 350, the middle effect symbol 352, and the right effect symbol 354 displayed in the center of the display area of the liquid crystal display 32, the reduction corresponding to the left effect symbol 350 is performed in the upper right of the display area of the liquid crystal display 32. The reduced right effect symbol 362 corresponding to the left effect symbol 360, the middle effect symbol 352, and the reduced right effect symbol 364 corresponding to the right effect symbol 354 are displayed. That is, as shown in FIG. 14 (D), the reduced left effect symbol 360 and the reduced right effect symbol 364 are temporarily stopped and displayed in the same mode (reach mode), while the reduced effect symbol 362 is displayed in a variable manner.

If a big hit or a small hit is won, as shown in FIG. 14 (E), a production video in which the character A wins the character B is reproduced and displayed in the center of the display area of the liquid crystal display 32. In the upper right of the display area of the liquid crystal display 32, the shrinking effect symbol 362 is temporarily stopped and displayed in the same mode (big hit mode) as the reduced left effect symbol 360 and the reduced right effect symbol 364, so that a big hit or a small hit can be obtained. The player is tentatively notified that he has won.

Then, the effect video in which the character A wins the character B ends, and as shown in FIG. 14 (F), the left effect symbol 350 and the middle effect symbol 352 that are temporarily stopped and displayed in the center of the display area of the liquid crystal display 32. After the right effect symbol 354 is displayed, the left effect symbol 350, the middle effect symbol 352, and the right effect symbol 354 are fixedly stopped and displayed in the center of the display area of the liquid crystal display 32 as shown in FIG. 14 (G). At the same time, the speaker 14 outputs a sound effect for notifying the player that the big hit or the small hit has been won, so that the player is definitively notified that the big hit or the small hit has been won.

On the other hand, when the big hit or the small hit is not won, as shown in FIG. 14 (H), the production video in which the character A is defeated by the character B is played in the center of the display area of the liquid crystal display 32. At the same time, in the upper right of the display area of the liquid crystal display 32, the shrinking effect symbol 362 is temporarily stopped and displayed in a mode different from the reduced left effect symbol 360 and the reduced right effect symbol 364 (reach loss mode), so that a big hit or a small hit can be obtained. The player is tentatively notified that he has not won.

Then, the moving image in which the character A is defeated by the character B ends, and as shown in FIG. 14 (I), the left effect symbol 350, the middle effect symbol 352, and the middle effect symbol 352 that are temporarily stopped and displayed in the center of the display area of the liquid crystal display 32. After the right effect symbol 354 is displayed, as shown in FIG. 14 (J), the left effect symbol 350, the middle effect symbol 352, and the right effect symbol 354 are fixedly stopped and displayed in the center of the display area of the liquid crystal display 32. As a result, the player is definitively notified that the big hit or the small hit has not been won.

Here, in the special lottery production process, a common production video may be played and displayed both when the big hit or small hit is won and when the big hit or small hit is not won, so that the common production video is displayed. When it is reproduced and displayed, the player's expectation for winning a big hit or a small hit can be greatly increased.

In this way, in the present embodiment, the left effect symbol 350, the middle effect symbol 352, and the right effect symbol 354 are changed on the liquid crystal display 32 by the effect pattern according to the variation type of the first special symbol or the second special symbol in the state display device 71. By displaying the display, the player's expectation that the big hit or the small hit will be won will be raised, and the left effect symbol 350, the middle effect symbol 352, and the right effect symbol 354 will be provisionally displayed in a manner according to the result of the special lottery. The result of the special lottery is notified to the player by displaying the stop display and then the confirmed stop display.

In the hold display effect process, the effect control means 300 is held in the special random number storage means 2914 of the main memory 290 based on the command corresponding to the first special hold number or the second special hold number in the main board 100. An image showing the status of the 1 special random number value or the 2nd special random number value is displayed on the liquid crystal display 32. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 15A, the special reserved storage area 1 to the special reserved storage area 4 of the special reserved storage area 1 to the special reserved storage area 8 is located below the display area of the liquid crystal display 32. The four reserved display areas (display areas) of the first reserved display area 411 to the fourth reserved display area 414 are provided in correspondence with the above, and as shown in FIG. 15 (A), the special reserved storage areas 1 to The first reserved image 420 showing the first special random number value reserved in the special reserved storage area 4, or as shown in FIG. 15B, is reserved in the special reserved storage area 1 to the special reserved storage area 4. The second reserved image 422 showing the second special random number value can be displayed.

Specifically, in the example of FIG. 15A, since the first special random number value is held in each of the special hold storage area 1 to the special hold storage area 3, the first hold display area 411 to the third hold The first reserved image 420 is displayed in each of the display areas 413, and in the example of FIG. 15B, the second special random number value is reserved in each of the special reserved storage area 1 to the special reserved storage area 2. As a result, the second reserved image 422 is displayed in each of the first reserved display area 411 to the second reserved display area 412.

Further, in the present embodiment, in the lower part of the display area of the liquid crystal display 32, the left area of the first hold display area 411 corresponds to the special hold storage area 0 of the special random number storage means 2914, and one said hold. A display area 430 is provided, and when the first special random number value is read from the special reserved storage area 1 and stored in the special reserved storage area 0, the first reserved image 420 is provided in the reserved display area 430. Is displayed, and when the second special random number value is read from the special reserved storage area 1 and stored in the special reserved storage area 0, the second reserved image 422 is displayed.

For example, in the state shown in FIG. 15A, when the first special random number value is read from the special reserved storage area 1 and a special lottery is performed and the first special random number value is stored in the special reserved storage area 0, As shown in FIG. 15C, the effect control means 300 moves the first hold image 420 displayed in the first hold display area 411 to the hold display area 430, and the left effect symbol 350 and the middle effect. The variable display of the symbol 352 and the right effect symbol 354 is started, and the first reserved image 420 displayed in the reserved display area after the second reserved display area 412 is displayed on hold, which is one less in order than the original reserved display area. Performs display control to move to the area. As a result, the first hold image 420 displayed in the hold display area 430 corresponds to the first special random number value that is the target of this special lottery, and the first hold displayed in the first hold display area 411 or later is displayed. It can be shown that the image 420 corresponds to the first special random number value that is the target of the special lottery from the next time onward.

Then, as shown in FIG. 15 (D), when the left effect symbol 350, the middle effect symbol 352, and the right effect symbol 354 are displayed as a fixed stop display and the result of this special lottery is displayed, they are stored in the special hold storage area. As the first special random number value is erased, the first hold image 420 displayed in the hold display area 430 is erased. Then, when the first special random number value is further read from the special hold storage area 1 and the special lottery is performed, the effect control means 300 does not show, but the first hold image 420 displayed in the first hold display area 411. Is moved to the hold display area 430, and variable display of the left effect symbol 350, the middle effect symbol 352, and the right effect symbol 354 is started, and the first one displayed in the hold display area after the second hold display area 412. Display control is performed to move the hold image 420 from the original hold display area to the hold display area having an ordinal number one smaller.

Further, although not shown, a special lottery is performed by reading out the second special random number value from the special reserved storage area 1 in a state where a plurality of second special random number values are reserved in the special reserved storage area 1 to the special reserved storage area 4. When the second special random number value is stored in the special hold storage area 0, the effect control means 300 shifts the second hold image 422 displayed in the first hold display area 411 to the hold display area 430. While moving, the variable display of the left effect symbol 350, the middle effect symbol 352, and the right effect symbol 354 is started, and the second reserved image 422 displayed in the reserved display area after the second reserved display area 412 is returned to the original. Display control is performed to move from the hold display area to the hold display area whose ordinal number is one smaller. As a result, the second hold image 422 displayed in the hold display area 430 corresponds to the second special random number value that is the target of this special lottery, and the second hold displayed in the first hold display area 411 or later is displayed. It can be shown that the image 422 corresponds to the second special random number value that is the target of the special lottery from the next time onward.

Further, the effect control means 300 obtains the first special random number value or the second special random number value and then the first special random number value according to the preliminary determination result corresponding to the first special random number value or the second special random number value. Alternatively, for the second special random number value, the first special random number value is obtained until the variation display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is completed, or after the first special random number value or the second special random number value is acquired. Alternatively, the pre-reading effect is produced for the first special random number value or the second special random number value acquired immediately before the second special random number value until the variation display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is completed. To execute. In the present embodiment, as the look-ahead effect, for example, the color and shape of the first reserved image 420 or the second reserved image 422 corresponding to the first special random number value or the second special random number value for which the execution of the look-ahead effect is determined is used. Change it, display an effect image around the first reserved image 420 or the second reserved image 422, display an object image such as a character image, or display a special background image different from the normal background image. Or something. In the present embodiment, when the game state is the normal state, the look-ahead effect is not performed on the second special random number value, and when the game state is the time saving state, the look-ahead effect is performed on the first special random number value. I try not to do it.

Here, the effect control means 300 reaches when the pre-determination result corresponding to the first special random number value or the second special random number value is determined to be a big hit or a small hit, or is lost. Only when the special lottery effect is performed in the effect pattern, the look-ahead effect is performed for the first special random number value or the second special random number value.

Specifically, in the present embodiment, in each of the variable group lottery table A to the variable group lottery table D shown in FIG. 7, 90 variable groups from 0 to 89 out of 0 to 99 variable group determined random values. Each of the determined random numbers is associated with any of groups 0 to 3 excluding group 4 and group 5, and each of the eight variable group determined random values from 90 to 97 is a group. 4 is associated, and group 5 is associated with each of the two variable group determination random values of 98 to 99. Therefore, in the variable group lottery table E, 0 to 99 fluctuations are made. Since group 5 is associated with all of the group determined random numbers, if the variable group determined random value is any of 0 to 89, it varies without reach depending on the number of holds or the game state. There are cases where the pattern is determined and cases where the reach variation pattern is determined, and when the variation group determination random number value is any one of 90 to 99, the reach variation is always made regardless of the number of holdings or the game state. The pattern is determined so that the non-reach variation pattern is not determined.

Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the special lottery means 230 is lost in the pre-determination process, the variable group determination random number value included in the first special random number value or the second special random number value is 0 to 89. If it is any of the above, indefinite value information indicating that the reach variation pattern is determined is indefinite is set as the preliminary determination result, and if it is any of 90 to 99, the reach variation pattern is set. Fixed value information indicating that it is always determined is set as a preliminary judgment result.

Then, the effect control means 300 determines whether or not the pre-reading effect can be executed for the first special random number value or the second special random number value when the pre-determination result is determined to be a big hit or a small hit. However, if the result is lost, it is determined whether or not the pre-judgment result includes fixed value information, and if the fixed value information is included, a pre-reading effect lottery is performed. I am trying to do it.

As a result, in the present embodiment, at the time when the pre-determination process is performed on the first special random number value or the second special random number value and when the special lottery is performed on the same first special random number value or the second special random number value. , Even if the number of holdings has changed, if a special lottery is performed for the first special random number value or the second special random number value for which the execution of the look-ahead effect is decided, even if a big hit or a small hit is decided. , Even if it is lost, the special lottery effect can be executed in the reach effect pattern.

Then, when the effect control means 300 determines to execute the pre-reading effect in the pre-reading effect lottery for the first special random number value or the second special random number value, the special reserved storage area 0 and the special reserved storage areas 1 to 1 are specially reserved. A first special random number value or a second special random number value held in the storage area 8 and acquired before the first special random number value or the second special random number value for which execution of the look-ahead effect is determined. 1 Among the special random number values, the first special random number value or the second special random number value in which the jackpot or the small hit is determined as the pre-judgment result, or the pre-judgment result is a loss, but the pre-judgment When the first special random number value or the second special random number value including the fixed value information does not exist in the result, the look-ahead effect is started assuming that the start condition of the look-ahead effect is satisfied.

As a result, in the present embodiment, when the execution of the look-ahead effect is determined for the first special random number value or the second special random number value, the first special random number value or the second special random number value already held is a big hit or a small hit. If the winning of is confirmed, if the special lottery effect is executed in the reach effect pattern, or if the special lottery effect is executed in the reach effect pattern, the confirmed jackpot Alternatively, the look-ahead effect is started after the special game state executed by the small hit is completed, or after the special lottery effect by the reach effect pattern that is executed or is confirmed to be executed is completed. Can be done.

3. 3. Control method of this embodiment The control method of this embodiment will be described in detail below. As described above, in the normal state shown in FIG. 12, basically, when the game ball enters the first start winning opening 46 by hitting the left side, the acquired first special random number value is a big hit. The special lottery is performed with reference to the big hit lottery table A in which the winning probability of is set to about 1/199 but the small hit is not set as the lottery target.

Then, when the big hit is won with a winning probability of about 1/199 by the special lottery of the first special random number value, that is, when it becomes the first hit, the special game state by the first hit is started. In the present embodiment, when the jackpot is won in the special lottery of the first special random number value, the 5-round symbol A or the 5-round symbol B is determined, and in the special game state by the first hit, the 5-round jackpot game is performed. Will be.

Then, when the special gaming state triggered by the winning of the 5th round symbol A ends, the time saving state is shifted to the time saving state in which the specified number of times is set to 100 times, and when the special gaming state triggered by the winning of the 5th round symbol B ends. , It shifts to the time saving state where the specified number of times is set to 12 times.

Then, in the time-saving state, when the game ball enters the second start winning opening 50 by hitting the right side, the winning probability of the jackpot is set to about 1/199 for the acquired second special random number value, which is small. A special lottery is performed with reference to the jackpot lottery table B in which the winning probability of winning is set to about 1/7.

Then, a big hit is won with a winning probability of about 1/199 by a special lottery of the second special random number value in the time saving state, or a small hit is won with a winning probability of about 1/7 and the specific area 64 is set in the small hit game. When the game ball enters, that is, when it becomes a continuous hit, a special game state by continuous hit is started.

On the other hand, when the number of times the special lottery is held without winning a big hit or a small hit in the time saving state reaches the specified number of times, the time saving state is shifted to the normal state. Here, in the present embodiment, if the player continuously strikes right in the time saving state, the second special random number value is held in the special random number storage means 2914, so that the time saving state is shifted to the normal state. First, for the so-called remaining second special random number value held in the special random number storage means 2914, the jackpot winning probability is set to about 1/199 and the small hit winning probability is set to about 1/7. A special lottery is held with reference to the jackpot lottery table B.

Then, a big hit is won with a winning probability of about 1/199 by a special lottery of the second special random number value of the remaining hold in the normal state, or a small hit is won with a winning probability of about 1/7 and is specified in the small hit game. When the game ball enters the area 64, that is, when it hits the pullback, the special game state due to the pullback hit is started.

In the present embodiment, when the jackpot is won in the special lottery of the second special random number value, the two-round symbol is determined, and in the special game state by continuous hit or the special game state by pullback hit, the jackpot game of two rounds is performed. Will be done. In addition, when a small hit is won in the special lottery of the second special random number value, when the small hit symbol A is determined, the big hit game of 10 rounds in the special game state by continuous hit or the special game state by pullback hit. Is performed, and when the small hit symbol B is determined, four rounds of big hit games are performed in the special game state due to continuous hits or the special game state due to pullback hits.

Then, when the special game state triggered by the winning of the two-round symbol is completed, the time saving state is shifted to the time saving state in which the specified number of times is set to 100 times, and the special game triggered by the winning of the small hit symbol A or the small hit symbol B is performed. When the state ends, the state shifts to the time saving state in which the specified number of times is set to 12 times.

As described above, in the present embodiment, when the special gaming state by the first hit is set, the special gaming state by the continuous hit or the special gaming state by the pullback hit is likely to be repeated, and the player acquires many game balls. Can be done.

Then, in the present embodiment, as described above, each time the special gaming signal is output, the number of jackpots of the gaming machine is updated and displayed on the hall computer 140 and the data counter 142. The number of special game states due to one first hit and the number of special game states due to subsequent consecutive hits or special game states due to pullback hits are updated and displayed as the number of consecutive jackpots indicating the number of times of a series of special game states. I have to.

Here, in the conventional gaming machine, in addition to the special gaming signal, the hall computer 140 and the data counter 142 are notified that the time saving state is set while the time saving state is set. When the signal is output and the special game signal and the time saving signal are output alternately and continuously, the number of consecutive jackpots is updated and displayed every time the special game signal is output. I am trying to do it. Then, by shifting from the time saving state to the normal state, when the output of the special game signal and the time saving medium signal that were alternately and continuously output is interrupted, the number of continuous jackpots is reset to the initial value of 0. I have to.

However, in the present embodiment, as described above, when a small hit is won in the special lottery in the time saving state, when the variable display of the second special symbol displaying the result of the special lottery in which the small win is won ends, When the time saving state is completed and the entry of the game ball into the specific area 64 is detected in the small hit game based on the winning of the small hit, the special game state is set.

Therefore, in the present embodiment, even if the time saving medium signal is output while the time saving state is set, the second special symbol displaying the result of the special lottery in which the small hit is won is in the stop display, and the said From the start of the small hit game based on the small hit winning until the entry of the game ball into the specific area 64 is detected, neither the time saving medium signal nor the special game in-game signal is output, so that it is specified in the small hit game. Even if the game ball enters the area 64 and becomes a continuous hit, the number of consecutive big hits is reset to 0, which is the initial value, due to the interruption of the output of the time saving medium signal or the special game in progress signal.

Therefore, in the present embodiment, as an external signal that is not interrupted even if a small hit is won in the time saving state, after the special gaming state by one initial hit is started, the special gaming state by the subsequent continuous hit and the special by the pullback hit Until the gaming state is no longer started, the continuous hit signal (specific external signal) is continuously output.

FIG. 16 is a diagram showing a state in which a continuous hit signal is output. As shown in FIG. 16, the state 1 is during the special gaming state (during the operation of the condition device and the accessory continuous operation device), and the state 2 is the first special accessory 56 from the start of the time saving state. In the state 3 from the start of the time saving state to the end of the operation of, the stop display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol displaying the result of the last special lottery in the time saving state ends. It is between.

Further, in the state 4, the second special random number value is held in the special random number storage means 2914 when the stop display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol displaying the result of the last special lottery in the time saving state is completed. It is from the state until the operation of the first special accessory 56 is completed in the state where the second special random number value held in the special random number storage means 2914 is 0, and the state 5 is in the time saving state. When the stop display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol displaying the result of the last special lottery is completed, the special random number storage means 2914 is changed from the state in which the second special random number value is held in the special random number storage means 2914. It is until the stop display of the second special symbol ends in the state where the second special random number value held in is 0. Then, in the present embodiment, the continuous hit signal is output in any of the states 1 to 5.

17 and 18 show a setting state of the special gaming state, an operating state of the first special accessory 56 or the second special accessory 60, a setting state of the time saving state, and a display state of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. It is a timing chart which shows the output state of the continuous hit signal. Regarding the display state of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, the display state is turned on when the first special symbol or the second special symbol is in the variable display or the stop display, and the first special symbol or the second special symbol is displayed. 2 The display state is turned off when the special symbol is not in the variable display or the stop display.

In the example of FIG. 17, first, in T1, the stop display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol displaying the result of the special lottery in which the jackpot is won is finished, and the special gaming state is started. Here, in the example of FIG. 17, since the continuous hit signal is not output in T1, the continuous hit signal output is started (controlled to the on state) based on the state 1. That is, when the special gaming state due to the first hit is started, the output of the continuous hit middle signal is started.

Then, in T2, when the special gaming state due to the first hit ends, the state 1 is lost, but the time saving state is started, so that the output of the continuous hit middle signal is continued based on the state 2 or the state 3. ..

Here, in the example of FIG. 17, in the time saving state after the end of the special gaming state due to the first hit, the big hit or the small hit is not won in the last special lottery of the specified number of times in the time saving state, and in T3, When the variation display of the second special symbol that displays the result of the last special lottery of the specified number of times is completed, the time saving state ends, but the output of the continuous hit signal continues based on the state 3. Will be done.

In addition, since the condition 2 is that the small hit is won in the special lottery in the time saving state, it ends based on the fact that the small win was not won in the last special lottery of the specified number of times. There is.

Then, in T4, when the stop display of the second special symbol displaying the result of the last special lottery of the specified number of times is completed, the state 3 is lost, but in the example of FIG. 17, the last time of the specified number of times is displayed. When the stop display of the second special symbol displaying the result of the special lottery is completed, one so-called remaining second special random number value is held in the special random number storage means 2914, so that in state 4 or state 5. Based on the existence, the output of the continuous hit signal is continued.

Then, in the example of FIG. 17, since the small hit is won in the special lottery for the second special random number value of the remaining hold in the normal state, in T5, the result of the special lottery in which the small hit is won is displayed. When the stop display of the special symbol ends, the state 5 is not reached, but the continuous hit signal output is continued based on the state 4.

Then, in T5, the operation of the first special accessory 56 in the small hit game is started, but in the example of FIG. 17, the entry of the game ball into the specific area 64 is not detected in the small hit game, so that the special game The state has not started. Then, in this case, in T6, when the operation of the first special accessory 56 in the small hit game is completed, the output of the continuous hit middle signal is terminated based on the fact that neither of the states is reached.

Further, in the example of FIG. 18, in T7, the stop display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol displaying the result of the special lottery in which the jackpot is won is finished, and the special gaming state is started. Here, in the example of FIG. 18, since the continuous hit signal is not output at T7, the continuous hit signal output is started based on the state 1. That is, when the special gaming state due to the first hit is started, the output of the continuous hit middle signal is started.

Then, in T8, when the special gaming state due to the first hit ends, the state 1 is lost, but the time saving state is started, so that the output of the continuous hit middle signal is continued based on the state 2 or the state 3. ..

Here, in the example of FIG. 18, since the small hit is won in the special lottery in the time saving state in T9, in T10, the variable display of the second special symbol displaying the result of the special lottery in which the small hit is won is displayed. When it ends, the time saving state ends, but the output of the continuous hit medium signal is continued based on the state 2 or the state 3.

Then, in T11, when the stop display of the second special symbol displaying the result of the special lottery in which the small hit is won ends, the output of the continuous hit middle signal continues based on the state 2 although it is not the state 3. Will be done.

Then, in T11, the operation of the first special accessory 56 in the small hit game is started, but in the example of FIG. 18, the entry of the game ball into the specific area 64 is detected in the small hit game, so that T12 In the small hit game, when the operation of the first special accessory 56 is completed, the state 2 is not reached, but the special game state due to the continuous hit is started. Output continues.

Then, in T13, when the special gaming state due to continuous hit ends, the state is not 1, but the time saving state is started, so that the output of the continuous hit middle signal is continued based on the state 2 or 3. ..

Here, in the example of FIG. 18, in the time saving state after the end of the special gaming state due to continuous hits, the big hit or the small hit is not won in the last special lottery of the specified number of times in the time saving state, so that the case is said in T14. When the variation display of the second special symbol that displays the result of the last inning of the specified number of innings is completed, the time saving state ends, but based on the state 3, the output of the continuous hit signal is continued. To. In addition, since the condition 2 is that the small hit is won in the special lottery in the time saving state, it ends based on the fact that the small win was not won in the last special lottery of the specified number of times. There is.

Then, in T15, when the stop display of the second special symbol displaying the result of the last special lottery of the specified number of times ends, the state 3 disappears, but in the example of FIG. 18, the end of the specified number of times. When the stop display of the second special symbol that displays the result of the special lottery of the times is finished, the special random number storage means 2914 holds one remaining second special random number value, so that the state 4 or the state Based on the fact that it is 5, the output of the continuous hit signal is continued.

Then, in the example of FIG. 18, since the special game state or the small hit game is not started because the big hit or the small hit is not won in the special lottery for the second special random number value of the remaining hold in the normal state, the special game state or the small hit game is not started. When the stop display of the second special symbol ends in the state where the second special random number value held in the random number storage means 2914 is 0, the output of the continuous hit middle signal is ended based on the fact that neither state is present. To. Note that state 5 is based on the fact that the small hit was not won in the special lottery for the second special random number value of the remaining hold because it is a condition that the small hit is won in the special lottery in the time saving state. It is finished.

On the other hand, although not shown, when a big hit is won in the special lottery for the second special random number value on hold in the normal state, the stop display of the second special symbol displaying the result of the special lottery in which the big hit is won is displayed. When it ends, it is not in the state 5, but since the special gaming state per pullback is started, the output of the continuous hit middle signal is continued based on the state 1.

In addition, when a small hit is won in the special lottery for the second special random number value on hold in the normal state, when the operation of the first special accessory 56 in the small hit game based on the winning of the small hit is completed, Although it is no longer in the state 4, when the entry of the game ball into the specific area 64 is detected in the small hit game, the special game state due to the pullback hit is started. Output continues.

Further, in the present embodiment, as described above, when the small hit is won in the special lottery in the time saving state and the stop display of the second special symbol displaying the result of the special lottery in which the small hit is won is completed, the state 3 is set. Although it disappears, the output of the continuous hit medium signal is continued based on the state 2, and although the operation of the first special accessory 56 in the small hit game is started, the specific area 64 is entered in the small hit game. If the special game state is not started because the entry of the game ball is not detected, when the operation of the first special accessory 56 in the small hit game is completed, the state 2 is lost, but the special lottery in which the small hit is won is lost. If the second special random number value is held in the special random number storage means 2914 when the stop display of the second special symbol displaying the result of is finished, it is continuous based on the state 4 or the state 5. The output of the hit signal is continued.

On the other hand, if the second special random number value is not held in the special random number storage means 2914 when the stop display of the second special symbol displaying the result of the special lottery in which the small hit is won is completed, any state. Based on the fact that it is not, the output of the continuous hit signal is terminated.

In this way, in the present embodiment, when a small hit is won in the special lottery in the time saving state, the time saving state is terminated when the variable display of the second special symbol displaying the result of the special lottery in which the small hit is won is completed. However, during the continuous hitting period from the start of the special gaming state due to one initial hit until the special gaming state due to the subsequent continuous hit and the special gaming state due to the pullback hit are no longer started. Since the signal can be continuously output, the number of consecutive jackpots can be appropriately updated.

Further, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 17, a left-handed signal is output as another external signal corresponding to a period in which the left-handed signal should be hit. Specifically, in the present embodiment, since the game state is set to the normal state until the special game state due to the first hit is started in T1 shown in FIG. 17, a left-handed signal is output (the output state is the first). The right-handed lamp 70 is turned off (controlled to one state), but when the first hit special game state is started in T1, the output of the left-handed signal is terminated (the output state is controlled to the second state). ), The right-handed lamp 70 is turned on.

Here, in the present embodiment, the jackpot game is performed in the special game state of the first hit, and when the operation of the second special accessory 60 ends in T17, from the end of the jackpot game to the end of the special game state. As the jackpot ending period starts, the output of the left-handed signal is started, and the right-handed lamp 70 is turned off. That is, in the ending period in which the operation of the second special accessory 60 is closed, the output of the left-handed signal is started and the right-handed lamp 70 is turned off.

Specifically, in the present embodiment, as described above, the time saving state ends on the condition that the number of times the special lottery is performed for the second special random number value reaches the specified number of times in the time saving state. 1 Even if a special lottery is performed for the special random number value, the stored value of the time saving end determination counter 2932 is not subtracted. Therefore, in the present embodiment, if the first special random number value is held in the special random number storage means 2914 before the time saving state is started, the special lottery is performed a correspondingly many times in the time saving state.

Therefore, in the present embodiment, the left-handed signal is output during the jackpot ending period between the end of the jackpot game and the start of the time saving state, and the special game is output in the state where the left-handed signal is output. Even in the state, the right-handed lamp 70 is turned off, and the left-handed hit is performed during the ending period, so that the game ball enters the first start winning opening 46, and the special random number storage means 2914 is used for the first special disturbance. The numbers may be put on hold.

Then, in T2, when the special game state due to the first hit is completed, the time saving state is started, so that the output of the left-handed signal is finished and the right-handed lamp 70 is turned on.

Then, in the present embodiment, in the time saving state after the end of the special game state due to the first hit, first, a special lottery is performed for the so-called remaining hold first special random number value held in the special random number storage means 2914 in the normal state or the jackpot ending period. Will be done.

Here, in the present embodiment, in the time saving state after the end of the special gaming state due to the first hit, the variable group lottery table D shown in FIG. 7 is referred to in the above-mentioned variable group determination process, and the first A shorter fluctuation time is often set as the fluctuation time of the special symbol, and the frequency at which the execution opportunity of the special lottery arrives becomes higher than in the normal state.

In the example of FIG. 17, as described above, in the time saving state after the end of the special gaming state due to the first hit, the big hit or the small hit is not won in the last special lottery of the specified number of times in the time saving state. , T3, when the variation display of the second special symbol displaying the result of the last special lottery of the specified number of times ends, the time saving state ends, so the output of the left-handed signal is started and the right-handed lamp 70 Is turned off.

Then, in the example of FIG. 17, as described above, at T4, when the stop display of the second special symbol displaying the result of the last special lottery of the specified number of times is completed, one in the special random number storage means 2914. The second special random number value of the remaining hold is held, but since it has shifted to the normal state, the output of the left-handed signal is continued.

Then, in the example of FIG. 17, since the small hit is won in the special lottery for the second special random number value of the remaining hold in the normal state, in T5, the result of the special lottery in which the small hit is won is displayed. When the stop display of the special symbol ends, the output of the left-handed signal is finished and the right-handed lamp 70 is turned on.

Then, in T5, the operation of the first special accessory 56 in the small hit game is started, but in the example of FIG. 17, as described above, the entry of the game ball into the specific area 64 is not detected in the small hit game. As a result, the special game state has not been started. Then, in this case, when the operation of the first special accessory 56 in the small hit game is completed in T6, the output of the left-handed signal is started and the right-handed lamp 70 is turned off.

Further, in the example of FIG. 18, as in the example of FIG. 17, since the game state is set to the normal state until the special game state due to the first hit is started in T7, the left-handed signal is output and the right side is output. Although the striking lamp 70 is turned off, when the special game state of the first hit is started at T7, the output of the left striking signal is ended and the striking lamp 70 is turned on.

Then, when the jackpot game is performed in the first hit special gaming state and the operation of the second special accessory 60 ends at T18, the jackpot ending period is started and the left-handed signal is generated, as in the example of FIG. Is started, and the right-handed lamp 70 is turned off, so that the first special random number value may be held in the special random number storage means 2914.

Then, at T8, when the special game state due to the first hit is completed, the time saving state is started, so that the output of the left-handed signal is finished and the right-handed lamp 70 is turned on.

Further, in the example of FIG. 18, as in the example of FIG. 17, in the time saving state after the end of the special game state due to the first hit, first of all, the remaining hold held in the special random number storage means 2914 in the normal state or the jackpot ending period. 1 A special lottery is performed for the special random number value, but since the variable group lottery table D shown in FIG. 7 is referred to in the variable group determination process, a shorter variable time is set as the variable time of the first special symbol. Will increase, and the frequency with which the special lottery will be executed will be higher than in the normal state.

Here, in the example of FIG. 18, as described above, in T9, the small hit is won in the special lottery in the time saving state, and therefore, in T10, the result of the special lottery in which the small hit is won is displayed. When the variation display of the special symbol ends, the time saving state ends, so that the left-handed signal output is started and the right-handed lamp 70 is turned off.

Then, at T11, when the stop display of the second special symbol displaying the result of the special lottery in which the small hit is won ends, the operation of the first special accessory 56 in the small hit game is started, so that the left-handed signal The output is finished and the right-handed lamp 70 is turned on.

Therefore, in the present embodiment, even during the period from the end of the variable display of the second special symbol displaying the result of the special lottery in which the small hit is won to the end of the stop display, the special random number storage means 2914 is the first special. Random number values may be put on hold.

Then, in the example of FIG. 18, when the operation of the first special accessory 56 in the small hit game is started in T11, as described above, the entry of the game ball into the specific area 64 is detected in the small hit game. As a result, in T12, when the operation of the first special accessory 56 in the small hit game is completed, the special game state by continuous hit is started, so that the left-handed signal is not output and the right-handed lamp 70 is turned on. Will be continued.

Then, the jackpot game is performed in the special game state of continuous hits, and when the operation of the second special accessory 60 ends at T19, the jackpot ending period is started, the output of the left-handed signal is started, and the right-handed hit is started. The lamp 70 is turned off.

Therefore, in the present embodiment, the first special random number value may be held in the special random number storage means 2914 even during the jackpot ending period of the special game state per continuous game.

Then, at T13, when the special gaming state due to continuous hitting ends, the time saving state starts, so that the output of the left-handed signal is ended and the right-handed lamp 70 is turned on.

Then, in the present embodiment, in the time saving state after the end of the special gaming state by continuous hit, first, a special lottery is performed for the second special random number value of the remaining hold held in the special random number storage means 2914 in the previous time saving state.

Here, in the present embodiment, when the first special random number value is held in the special random number storage means 2914 or the special hold storage area 0 by left-handing in the ending period of the special game state due to continuous hits. In the time saving state after the end of the special gaming state due to continuous hits, the variable group lottery table E shown in FIG. 7 is referred to in the variable group determination process, and the variation time of the second special symbol is long. The fluctuation time is set. Then, in the fluctuation time of the second special symbol, an effect that raises the player's expectation that the hit will be continuous is executed.

Then, when a special lottery is performed for the second special random number value of the remaining hold held in the special random number storage means 2914 in the previous time saving state, the result of the special lottery in which the small hit in the previous time saving state is won is displayed. 2 During the period from the end of the variable display of the special symbol to the end of the stop display, in the first special random number value of the remaining hold held in the special random number storage means 2914 and the ending period of the special game state by continuous hit. , A special lottery is performed for the first special random number value of the remaining hold held in the special random number storage means 2914.

Then, in the present embodiment, in the time saving state after the end of the special gaming state due to continuous hits, even when a special lottery is performed for the first special random number value of the remaining hold, the special random number storage means 2914 or the special hold storage is stored. Assuming that the first special random number value is reserved in the area 0, the variable group lottery table E shown in FIG. 7 is referred to in the variable group determination process, and the variable time of the first special symbol is used. A long fluctuation time is set as. Then, during the fluctuation time of the first special symbol, an effect that raises the player's expectation that the hit will be continuous is executed.

On the other hand, between the end of the variable display of the second special symbol that displays the result of the special lottery in which the small hit in the previous time saving state was won and the end of the stop display, and the ending period of the special game state due to continuous hits. In the case where the first special random number value is not held in the special random number storage means 2914, the variable group lottery table D shown in FIG. 7 is referred to in the time saving state after the end of the special game state due to continuous hits. Therefore, a shorter fluctuation time is often set as the fluctuation time of the first special symbol, and the frequency at which the execution opportunity of the special lottery arrives becomes higher than in the normal state.

Then, in the example of FIG. 18, as described above, in the time saving state after the end of the special gaming state due to continuous hits, the big hit or the small hit is not won in the last special lottery of the specified number of times in the time saving state. At T14, when the variation display of the second special symbol displaying the result of the last special lottery of the specified number of times is completed, the time saving state ends, so the output of the left-handed signal is started and the right-handed lamp 70 is turned on. It is turned off.

Then, in the example of FIG. 18, as described above, at T15, when the stop display of the second special symbol for displaying the result of the last special lottery of the specified number of times is completed, one in the special random number storage means 2914. The second special random number value of the remaining hold is held, but since it has shifted to the normal state, the output of the left-handed signal is continued and the right-handed lamp 70 is continuously turned off.

Then, in the example of FIG. 18, since the big hit or the small hit is not won in the special lottery for the second special random number value of the remaining hold in the normal state, the special game state or the small hit game is not started in T16, so that the left-handed signal. The output of is continued, and the right-handed lamp 70 is continuously turned off.

On the other hand, although not shown, when a big hit is won in the special lottery for the second special random number value on hold in the normal state, the stop display of the second special symbol displaying the result of the special lottery in which the big hit is won is displayed. When the game is finished, the special game state per pullback is started, so that the output of the left-handed signal is finished and the right-handed lamp 70 is turned on.

In addition, when a small hit is won in the special lottery for the second special random number value on hold in the normal state, when the stop display of the second special symbol displaying the result of the special lottery in which the small hit is won ends. Since the operation of the first special accessory 56 in the small hit game is started, the output of the left-handed signal is ended and the right-handed lamp 70 is turned on. Then, when the entry of the game ball into the specific area 64 is detected in the small hit game, the special game state due to the pullback hit is started, so that the right-handed lamp 70 is lit without outputting the left-handed signal. Is continued.

Then, when the jackpot game is performed in the special gaming state per pullback and the operation of the second special accessory 60 is completed, the jackpot ending period is started and left-handed as in the above-mentioned special gaming state per continuous hit. The signal output is started, and the right-handed lamp 70 is turned off.

Therefore, in the present embodiment, the first special random number value may be held in the special random number storage means 2914 even during the jackpot ending period of the special game state per pullback.

Then, when the special game state due to the pullback hit ends, the time saving state starts, so that the output of the left-handed signal is ended and the right-handed lamp 70 is turned on.

Then, in the present embodiment, similarly to the above-mentioned special gaming state per continuous hit, the left-handed strike is performed during the ending period of the special gaming state due to the pullback hit, so that the special random number storage means 2914 or the special reserved storage area 0 is occupied. 1 When the special random number value is reserved, the variable group lottery table E shown in FIG. 7 is referred to in the variable group determination process in the time saving state after the end of the special game state due to the pullback. Therefore, a long fluctuation time is set as the fluctuation time of the second special symbol. Then, in the fluctuation time of the second special symbol, an effect that raises the player's expectation that the hit will be continuous is executed.

Then, when a special lottery is performed for the second special random number value of the remaining hold held in the special random number storage means 2914 in the previous time saving state, the result of the special lottery in which the small hit in the previous time saving state is won is displayed. 2 During the period from the end of the variable display of the special symbol to the end of the stop display, in the first special random number value of the remaining hold held in the special random number storage means 2914 and the ending period of the special game state due to the pullback. , A special lottery is performed for the first special random number value of the remaining hold held in the special random number storage means 2914.

Then, in the present embodiment, in the time saving state after the end of the special game state due to the pullback, even when the special lottery is performed for the first special random number value of the remaining hold, the special random number storage means 2914 or the special hold memory is stored. Assuming that the first special random number value is reserved in the area 0, the variable group lottery table E shown in FIG. 7 is referred to in the variable group determination process, and the variable time of the first special symbol is used. A long fluctuation time is set as. Then, during the fluctuation time of the first special symbol, an effect that raises the player's expectation that the hit will be continuous is executed.

On the other hand, the period from the end of the variable display of the second special symbol that displays the result of the special lottery in which the small hit in the previous time saving state was won to the end of the stop display, and the ending period of the special game state due to the pullback hit. In the case where the first special random number value is not held in the special random number storage means 2914, the variable group lottery table D shown in FIG. 7 is referred to in the time saving state after the end of the special game state due to the pullback hit. Therefore, a shorter fluctuation time is often set as the fluctuation time of the first special symbol, and the frequency at which the execution opportunity of the special lottery arrives becomes higher than in the normal state.

In this way, in the present embodiment, in the time saving state after the end of the special game state due to the first hit, even if the special lottery is performed for the first special random number value of the remaining hold, a short fluctuation time is set as the fluctuation time of the first special symbol. However, in the time saving state after the end of the special game state due to continuous hit or pullback hit, when the first special random number value is held in the special random number storage means 2914 or the special hold storage area 0. , When a special lottery is performed for the 1st special random number value and the 2nd special random number value of the remaining hold, a long fluctuation time is set as the fluctuation time of the 2nd special symbol, so that the player can win more continuously. It is possible to execute a production that raises the expectation of.

FIG. 19 shows the number of prize balls, which is the number of game balls to be paid out when the entry of one game ball is detected, and 99 per minute (unit time) for each winning opening of the gaming machine of the present embodiment. The design value, which is the number of game balls that can enter in one minute when individual game balls are launched, and the design payout number, which is the number of game balls that are paid out when the game balls of the design value enter in one minute. It is a figure which shows.

As shown in FIG. 19, the first start winning opening 46 has four prize balls, and the design value when the game state is the normal state is 5.71, and the game state is The design value in the time-saving state is 0.00.

Specifically, since the first start winning opening 46 is provided so that a game ball falling in the game area 4 on the left side may enter, the game ball is on the left side when the game state is the normal state. When 99 game balls are fired in 1 minute so as to fall in the game area 4, 5.71 game balls enter in 1 minute, but if the game state is a time saving state, the game balls Is fired to fall in the game area 4 on the right side, so it is designed so that 0.00 game balls enter in one minute.

Therefore, in the first start winning opening 46, when 99 game balls are launched in 1 minute so that the game balls fall in the game area 4 on the left side, 22.84 game balls are paid out in 1 minute. It has become like.

Further, the first general winning opening 47-1 has four prize balls, and the design value when the game state is the normal state is 2.26, and the game state is the time saving state. The design value of the case is 0.00.

In detail, the first general winning opening 47-1 is provided so that a game ball falling in the game area 4 on the left side may enter, so that the game ball can enter when the game state is the normal state. When 99 game balls are fired in 1 minute so as to fall in the game area 4 on the left side, 2.26 game balls enter in 1 minute, but if the game state is a time saving state, Since the game ball is fired so as to fall in the game area 4 on the right side, it is designed so that 0.00 game balls enter in one minute.

Therefore, in the first general winning opening 47-1, when 99 game balls are launched in 1 minute so that the game balls fall in the game area 4 on the left side, 9.04 game balls are launched in 1 minute. It is supposed to be paid out.

Further, the second general winning opening 47-2 has 7 prize balls, the design value when the game state is the normal state is 0.25, and the game state is the time saving state. The design value of the case is 0.00.

In detail, the second general winning opening 47-2 is provided so that a game ball falling in the game area 4 on the left side may enter, so that the game ball can enter when the game state is the normal state. When 99 game balls are fired in 1 minute so as to fall in the game area 4 on the left side, 0.25 game balls enter in 1 minute, but when the game state is a time saving state, Since the game ball is fired so as to fall in the game area 4 on the right side, it is designed so that 0.00 game balls enter in one minute.

Therefore, in the second general winning opening 47-2, when 99 game balls are fired in 1 minute so that the game balls fall in the game area 4 on the left side, 1.75 game balls are launched in 1 minute. It is supposed to be paid out.

Further, the third general winning opening 47-3 has 7 prize balls, the design value when the game state is the normal state is 0.65, and the game state is the time saving state. The design value of the case is 0.00.

In detail, the third general winning opening 47-3 is provided so that a game ball falling in the game area 4 on the left side may enter, so that the game ball can enter when the game state is the normal state. When 99 game balls are fired per minute so as to fall in the game area 4 on the left side, 0.65 game balls enter per minute, but if the game state is a time saving state, Since the game ball is fired so as to fall in the game area 4 on the right side, it is designed so that 0.00 game balls enter in one minute.

Therefore, in the third general winning opening 47-3, when 99 game balls are fired in 1 minute so that the game balls fall in the game area 4 on the left side, 4.55 game balls are launched in 1 minute. It is supposed to be paid out.

That is, in the present embodiment, the four winning openings (first starting winning opening 46, first starting winning opening 46, first) in which the normal accessory 52, the first special accessory 56, or the second special accessory 60 are not provided in the game area 4 on the left side. 1 general winning opening 47-1, 2nd general winning opening 47-2, and 3rd general winning opening 47-3) are provided, and when the gaming state is in the normal state, the game ball falls in the game area 4 on the left side. When 99 game balls are fired in one minute, 8.87 game balls enter one of the four winning openings in one minute, and the total of the four winning openings is one minute. 38.18 game balls are to be paid out. That is, the number of design payouts for the first starting winning slot 46 (22.84), the number of design payouts for the first general winning slot 47-1 (9.04), and the number of design payouts for the second general winning slot 47.2. The total of (1.75) and the number of design payouts (4.55) of the 3rd general winning opening 47-3 is 38.18.

Further, the fourth general winning opening 47-4 has three prize balls, the design value when the game state is the normal state is 0.00, and the game state is the time saving state. The design value of the case is 12.04.

In detail, the fourth general winning opening 47-4 is provided so that a game ball falling in the game area 4 on the right side may enter, so that the game ball can enter when the game state is a time saving state. When 99 game balls are fired per minute so as to fall in the game area 4 on the right side, 12.04 game balls enter per minute, but when the game state is the normal state, Since the game ball is fired so as to fall in the game area 4 on the left side, it is designed so that 0.00 game balls enter in one minute.

Therefore, in the 4th general winning opening 47-4, when 99 game balls are fired in 1 minute so that the game balls fall in the game area 4 on the right side, 36.12 game balls are launched in 1 minute. It is supposed to be paid out. It should be noted that even if the game ball is launched so as to fall into the game area 4 on the left side, the game ball may enter the fourth general winning opening 47-4, although it is extremely rare, so that the game state is in the normal state. The design value in the case of is may be 0.04.

Further, the second start winning opening 50 has one prize ball, the design value when the game state is the normal state is 0.00, and the game state is the time saving state. The design value is 48.60 pieces.

Specifically, since the second start winning opening 50 is provided so that a game ball falling in the game area 4 on the right side may enter, the game ball is on the right side when the game state is a time saving state. When 99 game balls are fired in one minute so as to fall in the game area 4, 48.60 game balls enter in one minute, but when the game state is the normal state, the game balls Is fired to fall in the game area 4 on the left side, so it is designed so that 0.00 game balls enter in one minute.

Therefore, in the second start winning opening 50, when 99 game balls are launched in 1 minute so that the game balls fall in the game area 4 on the right side, 48.60 game balls are paid out in 1 minute. It has become like.

That is, in the present embodiment, in the game area 4 on the right side, one winning opening (fourth general winning opening 47-4) in which the ordinary accessory 52, the first special accessory 56, etc. are not provided, and the ordinary accessory One winning opening (second starting winning opening 50) provided with 52 is provided, and when the game state is a time saving state, 99 per minute so that the game ball falls into the game area 4 on the right side. When one game ball is launched, 60.64 game balls enter one of the two winning openings per minute, and the total of the two winning openings is 84.72 games per minute. Balls are to be paid out. That is, the total of the design payout number (36.12 pieces) of the 4th general winning opening 47-4 and the design payout number (48.60 pieces) of the 2nd starting winning opening 50 is 84.72 pieces.

Here, in the present embodiment, among the winning openings where the game ball falling in the game area 4 on the left side can enter, the first general winning opening 47-1, the second general winning opening 47-2, and the third general winning opening 47- The size of each of 3 is almost the same (substantially the same), and the size of the 4th general winning opening 47-4 among the winning openings where the game ball falling in the game area 4 on the right side can enter is the 1st. 1 General winning opening 47-1, 2nd general winning opening 47.2, and 3rd general winning opening 47-3 are almost the same size, but a game ball falling in the game area 4 on the right side enters. Of the possible winning openings, the size of the second starting winning opening 50 is such that when the ordinary accessory 52 is in the expanded state, the first general winning opening 47-1, the second general winning opening 47.2, and the second general winning opening 47-2. It is designed to be larger than the size of each of the third general winning openings 47-3.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the first general winning opening 47-1, the second general winning opening 47-2, and the third general winning opening 47-3 are grouped together in the lower region of the game area 4 on the left side. By being arranged, the game area 4 on the left side has more winning openings than the gaming area 4 on the right side, and the winning openings provided in the game area 4 on the left side are in the gaming area 4 on the right side. Although the number of prize balls is larger than that of the provided winning openings, the game ball is on the left side in the normal state when the game ball is launched so as to fall in the game area 4 on the right side in the time saving state. The number of game balls that enter one of the winning openings in one minute is larger than the number of game balls that are launched so as to fall in the game area 4 of the game, and the number of game balls that are paid out in one minute is also larger. ..

That is, in the present embodiment, when the game ball is launched so that the game ball falls in the game area 4 on the right side in a unit time, the number of game balls paid out by the entry of the game ball into one of the winning openings is larger. , The number of game balls paid out by the entry of the game ball into any of the winning openings when the game ball is launched so as to fall in the game area 4 on the left side in a unit time.

In particular, in the present embodiment, among the winning openings provided in the game area 4 on the left side, the first general winning opening 47-1, the second general winning opening 47-2, and the third general, excluding the first starting winning opening 46, are present. The total number of design payouts for each of the winning openings 47-3 is 15.34, and among the winning openings provided in the game area 4 on the right side, the fourth general except for the second starting winning opening 50. The number of design payouts for winning openings 47-4 is 36.12, and even if the number of design payouts for general winning openings excluding the first starting winning opening 46 and the second starting winning opening 50 is compared, the unit is When the game ball is launched so that the game ball falls in the game area 4 on the right side in time, the number of game balls paid out by the entry of the game ball into the general winning opening is larger than the number of game balls paid out when the game ball is on the left side in a unit time. The number is larger than the number of game balls paid out by the entry of the game balls into the general winning opening when the game balls are launched so as to fall in the game area 4.

However, in the present embodiment, when the game ball is launched so that the game ball falls in the game area 4 on the right side in the time saving state, the game ball is made to fall in the game area 4 on the left side in the normal state. The ratio of the number of game balls paid out to the number of game balls that have entered any of the winning openings is smaller than in the case of firing. Specifically, in the case of firing the game ball so that the game ball falls in the game area 4 on the right side in the time saving state, the number of game balls paid out with respect to the number of game balls that have entered any of the winning openings. The ratio of is 84.72 ÷ 60.64 ≈ 1.40, but in the normal state, when the game ball is launched so as to fall in the game area 4 on the left side, it enters one of the winning openings. The ratio of the number of game balls paid out to the number of game balls played is 38.18 ÷ 8.87 ≈ 4.30.

In the present embodiment, the area of the game area 4 on the left side is larger than that of the game area 4 on the right side, and the game ball is launched so as to fall in the game area 4 on the left side. However, compared to the case where the game ball is launched so as to fall in the game area 4 on the right side, the time from the launch of the game ball to the entry into the out opening 620, that is, the game ball that does not enter any winning opening. The staying time in the game area 4 is longer.

In the present embodiment, the first general winning opening 47-1, the second general winning opening 47-2, and the third general winning opening 47-3 provided in the game area 4 on the left side are the game areas 4 on the right side. It is provided at a position lower than the fourth general winning opening 47-4 provided in the above, that is, at a position where the time required from the launch of the game ball to the entry is longer.

As a result, in the present embodiment, if the game ball is fired so as to fall in the game area 4 on the right side in the time-saving state, which is a game section advantageous to the player, the game in the time-saving state can be quickly digested. , While it is possible to stabilize the ratio of the number of game balls paid out to the number of game balls fired, in the normal state which is a game section disadvantageous to the player, the game area 4 on the left side is dropped. By firing the game ball, it is possible to increase the player's expectation for the whereabouts of the game ball in the normal state.

4. Modifications The present invention is not limited to those described in the above embodiments, and various modifications can be performed. Modifications will be introduced below. The above-described embodiment and various methods described below as modified examples can be appropriately combined and adopted as control methods for realizing the present invention.

First, in the above embodiment, when a small hit is won in the special lottery in the time saving state, the time saving state is based on the end of the variable display of the second special symbol displaying the result of the special lottery in which the small hit is won. Although the above has been described with an example of ending the time saving state, when a small hit is won in the special lottery in the time saving state, the time saving state may be ended based on the winning of the small hit. In addition, the time saving state may be terminated based on the start of the variable display of the second special symbol that displays the result of the special lottery in which the small hit is won, or the special lottery in which the small hit is won may be terminated. The time saving state may be terminated based on the start of the stop display of the second special symbol displaying the result of the second special symbol, or the result of the special lottery in which the small hit is won may be displayed. The time saving state may be terminated based on the termination of the stop display. Further, the time saving state may be terminated based on the start of the small hit game based on the winning of the small hit, or the specific area 64 in the small hit game based on the winning of the small hit. The time saving state may be terminated based on the entry of the game ball, or the time saving state may be terminated based on the completion of the small hit game based on the winning of the small hit. Good. That is, it is possible to end the time saving state at any timing from the winning of the small hit in the special lottery to the end of the small hit game based on the winning of the small hit.

Further, in the above embodiment, an example in which a continuous hit medium signal is output in any of the states 1 to 5 has been described, but the states 2 and 3 are small hits in the special lottery in the time saving state. Is managed as a state A in which the end condition changes depending on whether or not is won, and the states 4 and 5 are special lottery in a state where the second special random number value held in the special random number storage means 2914 is 0. It is managed as a state B in which the end condition changes depending on whether or not the small hit is won, and when any of the states 1, the state A, and the state B, a continuous hit medium signal is output. May be good.

Specifically, the state A is from the start of the time saving state to the end of the operation of the first special accessory 56 when a small hit is won in the special lottery in the time saving state, and the time saving state. If the small hit is not won in the special lottery in (when the big hit is won or all are lost), the result of the last special lottery in the time saving state is displayed. It may be until the stop display ends.

Further, in the state B, the second special random number value is held in the special random number storage means 2914 when the stop display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol displaying the result of the last special lottery in the time saving state is completed. If a small hit is won in the special lottery in a state where the second special random number value held in the special random number storage means 2914 is 0 from the state, the first special accessory 56 based on the winning of the small hit Until the operation is completed, if the small hit is not won in the special lottery while the second special random number value held in the special random number storage means 2914 is 0 (if the big hit is won or all are lost). In the case of), it may be until the stop display of the second special symbol displaying the result of the special lottery is completed.

Further, in the above embodiment, the left-handed signal is output during the jackpot ending period, but the interval period (second period) between the jackpot games of each round is added to or replaced with the jackpot ending period. A left-handed signal may be output in. That is, in the period excluding the period in which the second special accessory 60 is in the open state (first period) in the special game state, that is, in the period in which the second special accessory 60 is in the closed state (second period). A left-handed signal may be output.

Further, in the above embodiment, an example in which the first special accessory 56 and the second special accessory 60 are provided in the game area 4 has been described, but the game area 4 is common to both the big hit game and the small hit game. Two special accessories may be provided.

Further, in the above embodiment, as another external signal, an example in which a left-handed signal is output corresponding to a period of left-handed striking has been described. The right-handed signal may be output. In this example, the right-handed signal may not be output when the left-handed signal is output, and the right-handed signal may be output when the left-handed signal is not output. Further, a right-handed signal may be output instead of the left-handed signal. In this example, the right-handed signal is not output when the left-handed signal is output as described above (the output state is controlled to the first state), and the right-handed signal is output when the left-handed signal is not output (the output state is controlled to the first state). The output state may be controlled to the second state).

Further, in the above embodiment, an example in which a symbol display signal, a special game signal, a time saving signal, a continuous hit signal, and a left-handed signal are output as external signals has been described. Output starts when the special accessory 56 or the second special accessory 60 is in the open state, and output ends when the first special accessory 56 or the second special accessory 60 is in the closed state. A special accessory signal is output. It may be done.

A part of the external signal may be a test signal (specific signal) at the time of development of the gaming machine, and the test signal may be output only during the test. For example, a symbol display signal or a left-handed signal may be used as a test signal. And, it seems that the hardware configuration for outputting the test signal, such as the output terminal from which the test signal is output, is provided in the test gaming machine but not in the mass-produced gaming machine. It may be. Although the test signal is not output in the mass-produced gaming machine, even if the mass-produced gaming machine also performs the process for outputting the test signal, that is, the process for controlling the output state of the test signal. Good.

Further, in the above embodiment, the left-handed signal is output and the right-handed lamp 70 is turned off during the ending period of the big-hit game after the big-hit game is finished. A left-handed signal may be output during the ending period of the small hit game, and the right-handed lamp 70 may be turned off. In this way, the game ball enters the first start winning opening 46 by performing a left-handed strike during the ending period of the small hit game, and the first special random number value is held in the special random number storage means 2914. Can be.

However, if the ending period of the small hit game is shorter than the ending period of the big hit game and the effect of left-handed hitting during the ending period of the small hit game is small, the ending period of the small hit game is left-handed. The signal may not be output and the right-handed lamp 70 may continue to be lit.

Further, in the above embodiment, the example in which the time saving medium signal is output while the time saving state is set has been described, but the second special random number value is held in the special random number storage means 2914 when the time saving state ends. If this is the case, the time saving medium signal may be output until all the second special random number values held in the special random number storage means 2914 are exhausted at the end of the time saving state.

For example, if four second special random number values are held in the special random number storage means 2914 at the end of the time saving state, the time saving medium signal is output until the four second special random number values are digested. It may be output.

In this example, the first special random number value and the second special random number value are held in the special random number storage means 2914 when the time saving state ends, and the first special random number value is stored before the second special random number value. In the case of the above, the time saving medium signal is output until the first special random number value stored earlier is digested and all the second special random number values are digested.

For example, at the end of the time saving state, two first special random number values and four second special random number values are held in the special random number storage means 2914, and two first special random number values are four second. If it is stored before the special random number value, the time is shortened until the two first special random number values stored earlier are digested and the four second special random number values are digested. A medium signal is output.

Further, when the time saving state ends, the first special random number value and the second special random number value are held in the special random number storage means 2914, and the first special random number value is stored after the second special random number value. In the case of, the time saving medium signal is output until all the second special random number values are digested, and when the first special random number value stored later is digested, the output of the time saving medium signal ends. Has been done.

For example, at the end of the time saving state, two first special random number values and four second special random number values are held in the special random number storage means 2914, and two first special random number values are four second. If it is stored after the special random number value, the time saving medium signal is output until the four second special random number values are digested, and the two first special random number values stored later are output. When it is digested, the output of the short-time signal is terminated.

Further, in the above embodiment, when the variable group lottery table E is referred to, the group 5 is always determined. However, even when the variable group lottery table E is referred to, other Groups may be determined. In this example, when the variable group lottery table E is referred to, the probability that the group 4 or the group 5 is determined is higher than when the other variable group lottery table is referred to. A long fluctuation time may be often set as the fluctuation time of the second special symbol.

2 outer frame, 4 game area, 6 game board, 8 glass unit, 10 front frame,
12 front frame lamp, 14 speakers, 16 upper plate, 18 outlets,
20 grip unit, 22 supply port, 24 lower plate, 26 production button,
28 outer rail, 30 inner rail, 32 liquid crystal display, 34 display frame,
36 production unit, 38 display frame lamp, 40 openings, 42 passages,
44 Stage, 46 1st Start Winner, 48 Passing Gate, 50 2nd Start Winner,
52 Ordinary character, 54 Grand prize opening, 56 Special character, 64 Specific area, 66 Normal area, 68 Special character, 69 Out port,
71 Status display, 72 Normal symbol display, 74 Normal hold display,
76 1st special symbol display unit, 78 1st special hold display unit, 80 2nd special symbol display unit,
82 2nd special hold display, 84 game status display, 100 main board,
102 Sub-board, 104 Pass-through gate sensor, 106 1st start winning opening sensor,
108 2nd start winning opening sensor, 110 large winning opening sensor, 116 payout sensor,
120 status display drive device, 122 ordinary accessory drive device, 124 special accessory drive device 130 payout device, 150 effect button switch, 170 effect display device,
172 Sound device, 174 effect drive device, 176 effect device,
210 Random number generation means, 220 Ordinary lottery means, 222 Ordinary display control means,
224 Ordinary accessory control means, 230 special lottery means, 240 special display control means,
250 small hit game execution means, 252 big hit game execution means,
260 game state transition control means, 270 payout control means, 280 communication control means,
290 main memory, 2910 lottery table storage means,
2912 Ordinary random number storage means, 2914 Special random number storage means,
2916 flag storage means, 2932 time saving end determination counter,
2933 round counter, 2934 open timer, 2936 big prize counter,
300 effect control means, 310 sub-memory, 3110 effect data storage means,
3112 production lottery table storage means, 3114 frame buffer,
350 Left production design, 352 Medium production design, 354 Right production design

Claims (3)

A gaming machine equipped with a gaming area in which the gaming medium moves.
A lottery means for performing a lottery on condition that the game medium enters a predetermined area provided in the game area, and
A small hit game execution means for performing a small hit game when a small hit is won in the lottery,
A state control means for setting a control state to any one of a plurality of control states including a first control state in which the game medium easily enters the predetermined area and a second control state in which the game medium does not easily enter the predetermined area.
Equipped with an external signal output means that outputs an external signal to an external device
The state control means
In the first control state, the first control state is terminated at a specific timing between the time when the small hit is won in the lottery and the time when the small hit game ends.
The external signal output means
A gaming machine characterized in that a specific external signal is output at least in the first control state, and the output of the specific external signal is continued even when the first control state ends at the specific timing. In claim 1,
Further equipped with a production control means for controlling the production,
The effect control means
At least in the first control state, the effect state of the predetermined effect device is controlled to the first effect state, and when the first control state ends at the specific timing, the effect state of the predetermined effect device is controlled to the second effect state. A gaming machine characterized by playing. In claim 1 or 2,
A lottery information acquisition means for acquiring lottery information when the entry of a game medium into the predetermined area is detected, and
Further equipped with a specific storage means for storing the acquired lottery information,
The lottery means
The lottery is performed based on the lottery information stored in the specific storage means, and the lottery is performed.
The external signal output means
A gaming machine characterized in that even if the first control state ends at the specific timing, the output of the specific external signal is continued based on the lottery information stored in the specific storage means.

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