JP5800398B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine, and more particularly to a gaming machine in which a jackpot lottery for determining whether or not to execute a jackpot game advantageous to a player is performed.

  In a conventional pachinko gaming machine, when a game ball enters the start winning device, a big win lottery is performed, and when the big win lottery is won, the big hit game is executed in a manner corresponding to the winning content.

  Here, the number of round operations during the jackpot game (the number of times that the big winning device (specific winning device) is in an open state in which the game ball is easy to win) and the gaming state after the jackpot game differ depending on the contents of the jackpot winning. It becomes like this.

  For example, the number of round operations executed during the jackpot game is determined to be any one of 1 to 16 rounds (R) according to the type of the jackpot that has been won. In addition, when a jackpot with a high probability state (so-called probabilistic jackpot) is won, after the jackpot game is over, the gaming state shifts to a high probability state that is a gaming state in which the probability of winning the jackpot is high.

  The number of round operations during the jackpot game, the gaming state after the jackpot game, etc. are usually notified when the jackpot is won, but in recent years, the number of round operations during the jackpot game and the game after the jackpot game There has been proposed a gaming machine for notifying the state during a jackpot game or after a jackpot game, not when the jackpot is won.

  For example, Patent Literature 1 describes a technique for notifying a gaming state after a big hit game during a round operation.

  In Patent Document 1, if it is determined that a winning probable bonus is won and a promotion effect is made during the round, a probable promotion effect is performed during the round operation, so that a high probability state is reached after the jackpot game ends. The fact is notified.

  In addition, if you win a promising jackpot and do not perform a promising promotion effect during the round action, you will receive a jackpot by performing the changing promotion effect when displaying the decorative symbol after the jackpot game ends. It is informed that the high probability state starts after the gaming state ends.

  According to the technique of Patent Literature 1, it is possible to maintain a sense of expectation for transition to a high-probability state with a high probability of winning a jackpot until after the jackpot game ends.

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  However, in the gaming machine of Patent Document 1, there is a limit to the expectation that can be sustained because the only object that the player can maintain the expectation after winning the jackpot is the gaming state after the jackpot game.

  In view of the above, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine having a gaming form that can further maintain the player's expectation after winning the jackpot.

In order to solve the above-described problems, a gaming machine according to the first aspect of the present invention is provided with a gaming board having a gaming area in which a gaming ball rolls, and a closed space that is provided in the gaming area and makes it difficult to win a gaming ball. A special winning device that can change between a state and an open state in which a game ball can be easily won, and a jackpot game in which the specific winning device is in an open state or a closed state is executed when a predetermined condition is satisfied A jackpot game lottery means for performing a jackpot game lottery of whether or not, a jackpot game execution means for executing a jackpot game according to the type of winning when the jackpot game lottery means is won by the jackpot game lottery means, and the jackpot game lottery means When the jackpot game lottery is won by the jackpot game winning content notification means capable of notifying the content of the winning jackpot game after winning the jackpot game, The type of the jackpot game includes a first jackpot game in which the total time for the specific winning device to be in an open state is relatively short, and a second in which the total time for the specific winning device to be in an open state is relatively long. The jackpot game executing means includes the specific winning that is predetermined in the first jackpot after the jackpot game winning content notifying means is notified of the second jackpot game. A predetermined time from the start of the first jackpot game that can be notified of the number of times the device is opened to the closed state after the time that the specific winning device is in the last opened state in the first jackpot game The change mode of the specific winning device and the change mode of the specific winning device from the start of the second jackpot game until the predetermined time elapses are the same change mode. A winning game is possible and, during the first jackpot game, an interval from the closing of the specific winning device after the predetermined time has elapsed until the jackpot game ends, and the second jackpot game The jackpot game can be executed so that the interval from when the predetermined winning device is closed to when it is opened again after the predetermined time has elapsed is the same.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, in addition to the configuration of the first aspect of the present invention, the present invention further comprises operation means operable by a player, and the jackpot game winning content notifying means is configured to perform the operation during the jackpot game. Based on the operation of the means, it is possible to notify the number of times the specific winning device is opened during the jackpot game.

  According to the present invention, the following effects can be obtained.

  In other words, according to the present invention, it is possible to provide a gaming machine having a gaming form that can further maintain the player's expectation after winning the jackpot.

It is a perspective view which shows the game machine which concerns on this Embodiment. It is a front view which shows the game board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a block diagram which shows the control system of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of the main control circuit of the game machine which concerns on this Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of the special symbol control process which concerns on this Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of the special symbol memory | storage check process which concerns on this Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of the special symbol display time management process which concerns on this Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of the jackpot start interval management process which concerns on this Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of the residual ball monitoring process in the big prize apparatus which concerns on this Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of the interval management process between rounds which concerns on this Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of the jackpot end interval process which concerns on this Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of the command reception interruption process which concerns on this Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of the main process by the sub control circuit of the game machine which concerns on this Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of the command analysis process which concerns on this Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the jackpot lottery table which concerns on this Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the round operation alerting | reporting timing determination table which concerns on this Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the aspect of the jackpot game accompanying the winning of the winning jackpot. It is a figure which shows an example of the aspect of the jackpot game accompanying the winning of probability variation jackpot or normal jackpot. It is a figure which shows an example of the fluctuation | variation display pattern determination table which concerns on this Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the advancing mode of the change display of the decoration symbol of this Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the advancing mode of the change display of the decoration symbol of this Embodiment. (A) is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the alerting | reporting aspect of the upper limit round operation frequency, (b) is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the alerting | reporting aspect of the gaming state after jackpot game. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the execution aspect of a fanfare effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows another example of a gaming machine. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the display screen of the gaming machine shown in FIG.

  Hereinafter, embodiments for carrying out the present invention will be described more specifically with reference to the drawings. Here, in the accompanying drawings, the same reference numerals are given to the same members, and duplicate descriptions are omitted. In addition, since description here is the best form by which this invention is implemented, this invention is not limited to the said form.

  Hereinafter, the configuration of the pachinko gaming machine (game machine) 1 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to the drawings. 1 to 25 show an embodiment of a gaming machine 1 to which a prepaid card system is applied.

  1 is a perspective view showing a gaming machine according to the present embodiment, FIG. 2 is a front view showing a gaming board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. 1, and FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a control system of the gaming machine shown in FIG. FIG. 4, FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of the main control circuit of the gaming machine according to this embodiment, FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of the special symbol control processing according to this embodiment, and FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of the special symbol memory check processing according to the embodiment, FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of the special symbol display time management processing according to the present embodiment, and FIG. 8 is the jackpot start interval management according to the present embodiment. 9 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure, FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of the residual ball monitoring process in the big prize device according to the present embodiment, and FIG. 10 is an inter-round interval tube according to the present embodiment. FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of the jackpot end interval processing according to the present embodiment. FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of the command reception interrupt processing according to the present embodiment. 13 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of the main processing by the sub-control circuit of the gaming machine according to this embodiment, FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of the command analysis processing according to this embodiment, and FIG. 15 is this embodiment. FIG. 16 is a diagram illustrating an example of a round action notification timing determination table according to the present embodiment, and FIG. 17 is a diagram illustrating an example of a mode of a jackpot game that accompanies winning of a winning jackpot , FIG. 18 is a diagram showing an example of a jackpot game mode associated with winning a promising jackpot or normal jackpot, FIG. FIG. 20 is a diagram illustrating an example of a variation display pattern determination table according to the embodiment, FIG. 20 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of a progress pattern of a variation display of a decoration symbol according to the present embodiment, and FIG. 21 is a diagram of a decoration symbol according to the present embodiment. FIG. 22A is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of a notification mode of the upper limit round operation count, and FIG. 22B is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of a gaming status notification mode after a big hit game. FIG. 23 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a fanfare effect execution mode, FIG. 24 is an explanatory diagram showing another example of the gaming machine, and FIG. 25 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the display screen of the gaming machine shown in FIG. is there.

  First, the configuration of the gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, in a pachinko gaming machine (game machine) 1, a main body frame 3a on which a game board 2 (FIG. 2) is mounted is fixed to an island facility via a hinge (not shown). The main body frame 3a is rotatably attached to the outer frame 3b (that is, the main body frame 3a is supported by using one end of the main body frame 3a as a rotation fulcrum and is attached to the outer frame 3b so as to be openable and closable). The gaming machine main body 3 is constituted by the outer frame 3b. And the decoration unit 60 provided with speaker cover 60a, 60b which protects speaker 6a, 6b (FIG. 3) fixed to the right and left of the main body frame 3a with respect to the main body frame 3a of such a game machine main body 3, liquid crystal A display device (display means) 21, a glass door 9a covering the game board 2 with a glass plate 9b so as to be visible, an upper plate portion 4, a lower plate portion 5, and a launch handle 7 are attached.

  The glass door 9a and the upper plate part 4 are integrally formed, and one end of this integrated opening / closing door (opening / closing body) is pivotally supported by the main body frame 3a, and the other end is main body frame. 3a is engaged.

  The game board 2 is formed of a plate-shaped resin (a member having a light-transmitting property) having a light-transmitting property, at least a part of which is transmitted. Examples of the transparent member include various materials such as acrylic resin, polycarbonate resin, and methacrylic resin. In addition, the game board 2 has a game area 2a on the main surface side of the glass door 9a that faces the glass plate 9b, in which the game balls that have been launched can roll down. The game area 2a is an area surrounded by the rail 6 and capable of rolling down the game ball. The game board 2 may be transparent or translucent. Moreover, you may be comprised from members other than a synthetic resin.

  The game area 2a is surrounded by rails 6 as shown in FIG. 2, and includes obstacles (not shown) such as windmills and game nails, a general winning device 12, a passing gate 13, a starting port 18, and a big winning device. (Specific winning device) 15 and game members such as out port 16 are arranged. Here, the rail 6 is curved so as to surround the game area 2a, and a game ball launched toward the game area 2a by a launching device 90 (FIG. 3) to be described later is placed in the game area 2a. invite.

  In addition, on the back surface of the game board 2, a liquid crystal display device 21 having a display area 21a capable of displaying an effect image (for example, animation corresponding to a game state or other notification information) is disposed.

  Note that the display area 21a of the liquid crystal display device 21 is a decoration symbol display area 21b (a figure for displaying an effect image and a decoration symbol that can be displayed in a variable manner corresponding to a special symbol described later). 2).

  As shown in FIG. 2, the decorative symbol display area 21b is divided into three parts, that is, a left reel portion 22a, a middle reel portion 22b, and a right reel portion 22c. The display is changed and stopped.

  In the present embodiment in which the game board 2 has translucency, the display area 21a of the liquid crystal display device 21 is a position that can be visually recognized through the translucent portion of the game board 2, that is, the game board. 2 is placed behind. Here, instead of the liquid crystal display device 21, for example, a CRT (cathode ray tube) or a plasma display can be used.

  Here, the general winning device 12 is a device in which a predetermined number of game balls are paid out when a game ball is won, and the passing gate 13 is a normal symbol on a normal symbol display 25 (described later) triggered by the passing of the game ball. Is a device for variably displaying.

  Further, an obstacle 45 is provided in the upper part of the approximate center of the game board 2, and an obstacle 46 is provided below the obstacle 45. In the game ball launched into the game board 2 by the operation of the launch handle 7, the game ball colliding with the obstacles 45 and 46 flows down along the obstacles 45 and 46 to either the left side or the right side of the game area 2a. .

  Below the obstacle 46, there is provided a start port 18 through which a game ball can be won and through which the winning game ball can pass. Further, the start port 18 is a variable wing that can be changed between an open state in which a game ball can easily pass through the start port 18 and a closed state in which it is difficult for a game ball to pass through the start port 18. 18a, 18b.

  Here, the closed state of the variable wings 18 a and 18 b is a state in which the variable wings 18 a and 18 b are closed and it is difficult for the game ball to win the starting port 18. On the other hand, the open state in the variable wings 18a and 18b is a state in which the variable wings 18a and 18b open in an inverted eight-character shape and the game ball can easily win the starting port 18. Further, the start port 18 is closed during normal times.

  When a game ball wins the start opening 18 and passes through the inside, the special symbol displayed on the special symbol display 24 and the decorative symbol on the liquid crystal display device 21 are changed and stopped. Although the above-described variable blades 18a and 18b are provided in the starting port 18 in the present embodiment, the present invention is not limited to this, and the starting port 18 has a structure in which the variable blades 18a and 18b are not provided. Also good.

  The big winning device 15 arranged below the start opening 18 is a so-called attacker type opening / closing device having a door 15a and a game ball receiving port, and is in a closed state in which it is difficult to win a game ball by closing the door 15a. Then, the door 15a is opened to perform an opening / closing operation with an open state in which it is easy to win a game ball. That is, the special winning device 15 is an example of a specific winning device that can be changed between a closed state in which it is difficult to win a game ball and an open state in which it is easy to win a game ball. Furthermore, a passing area in which a game ball that has won the big winning device 15 can pass is provided inside the big winning device 15.

  The out port 16 is a device for collecting and collecting game balls that have not won any of the general winning device 12, the starting port 18, and the big winning device 15. The collected game balls are discharged out of the game area 2a.

  Below the glass door 9a, as shown in FIG. 1, an upper plate 4a for storing game balls paid out from the first discharge port 55 and game balls to be driven into the game area 2a is arranged. Also, below the upper plate 4a, a lower plate 5a in which game balls overflowing from the upper plate 4a due to payout are stored is disposed. Further, a shutter lever 10 is provided at a predetermined position of the upper plate 4a, which is operated when the game ball stored in the upper plate 4a is moved to the lower plate 5a and taken out at the end of the game.

  Here, the game balls overflowing from the upper plate 4 a and the game balls moving by operating the shutter lever 10 reach the lower plate 5 a via the second discharge port 56.

  On the right side of the lower plate 5a, there is provided a launch handle 7 that is rotated when the game ball is launched to the game area 2a via the rail 6. The launch handle 7 is provided with a stop button (not shown) for stopping the launch of the game ball.

  Then, when the player turns the launch handle 7 to perform a launch operation, the game balls in the upper plate 4a are disposed on the back surface of the main body frame 3a by a launch ball supply device (not shown). It is supplied to the launching device 90 (see FIG. 3), and is launched by the launching device 90 along the rail 6 to the game area 2a.

  Next, the electrical decoration unit 26 will be described. The illumination unit 26 is disposed at a position that can be seen from the front side of the game board 2 (see FIG. 2), and has a special symbol display 24, a normal symbol display 25, and four normal symbol passage storage indicators 23. Four special symbol hold storage indicators 22 are respectively arranged. The special symbol display 24 and the normal symbol display 25 are composed of 7-segment LEDs, while the normal symbol pass memory display 23 and the special symbol hold memory display 22 are each composed of LEDs. .

  The passing gate 13 detects a passing game ball. When the game ball passes through the passing gate 13, a random number for normal winning lottery is extracted as passing memory, and the passing memory is stored in a passing storage area ("0" to "4") of the main RAM 203 described later. Is done. And based on this passage memory, the fluctuation display of the normal symbol display 25 is performed over a predetermined time. Further, the number of passage memories stored in the passage storage areas (“1” to “4”) is displayed on the four normal symbol passage storage indicators 23 described above.

  For example, when two passage memories are stored in the passage storage areas (“1” to “4”), two of the four normal symbol passage storage indicators 23 are lit. The number of lighting of the normal symbol passing memory display 23 can inform the player of the number of passing memories stored in the passing memory area (“1” to “4”). In addition, the fluctuation | variation and stop of the normal symbol in the normal symbol display 25 are performed based on the said passage memory | storage.

  The normal symbol display 25 varies in accordance with the game ball passing through the passing gate 13. Moreover, the normal symbol display 25 is comprised by 7 segment LED. The 7-segment LED is repeatedly turned on and off when a predetermined normal symbol variation display start condition is satisfied. By turning on / off the 7-segment LED, 10 numeric symbols and symbol symbols “−” from “0” to “9” are variably displayed as normal symbols. When a normal winning symbol (for example, a numerical symbol from “0” to “9”) is stopped and displayed as the normal symbol, the variable wings 18a and 18b receive a game ball at the start port 18 for a predetermined time. (The open time is 0.3 seconds in the non-short-time state. On the other hand, in the short-time state, the 1.8-second open state is repeated three times. .)

  Here, the short time state means a state in which the average blinking display time of the normal symbol is shorter than that in the other state (in the non-short time state), and the number of times the normal symbol fluctuates per time is improved (for example, non-time state). (The fluctuation display time of the normal symbol in the time reduction state is 50 seconds, and the fluctuation display time of the normal symbol in the time reduction state is 5 seconds.) Further, when the time is shortened, the variable blades 18a and 18b are switched to the open state more frequently than the non-time-short state (that is, the total open state time of the variable blades 18a and 18b per unit time). Is relatively large).

  Note that the control in the short-time state is continued until the variation display of the special symbol reaches a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 100 times) or until a big hit lottery by a big hit lottery means described later is won.

  Further, when the game ball passes (wins) inside the start opening 18, a random number for jackpot lottery etc. is extracted as reserved storage, and the reserved storage is stored in a storage area (“0” to “0” of the main RAM 203 described later). 4 ″). Then, the number of reserved memories stored in the reserved storage areas (“1” to “4”) is displayed on the four special symbol hold storage indicators 22 described above.

  For example, when two reserved balls are stored in (1 to 4) of the reserved storage area, two of the four special symbol reserved storage indicators 22 are lit. The number of the reserved balls stored in the reserved storage area (“1” to “4”) can be notified to the player by the number of lighting of the special symbol storage memory display 22. Note that the special symbols on the special symbol display 24 and the decorative symbols in the decorative symbol display area 21b are changed and stopped based on the above-mentioned reserved balls.

  The special symbol display 24 varies according to the game ball passing through the inside of the start port 18. Moreover, the special symbol display 24 is comprised by 7 segment LED. The 7-segment LED is repeatedly turned on and off when a predetermined special symbol variation display start condition is satisfied. By turning on / off the 7-segment LED, 10 numeric symbols from “0” to “9” and symbol symbol “−” are variably displayed as special symbols. As a special symbol, when a jackpot symbol (for example, a numeric symbol from “0” to “9”) is stopped and displayed, the gaming state becomes a jackpot game that is advantageous to the player as compared to other gaming states. Transition. In the case of this big win game, as will be described later, the big winning device 15 is in an open state, and the winning of the game ball to the big winning device 15 becomes easy.

  If an odd number of symbols (for example, 1, 3, 5, 7, 9) is stopped and displayed on the special symbol, there is a high possibility of winning a jackpot after the jackpot game is over (by a jackpot lottery means described later). (The probability of winning the lottery is relatively high.) Also, if an even number of symbols (for example, 0, 2, 4, 6, 8) is stopped and displayed in the special symbol, it is unlikely that the jackpot will be won after the jackpot game ends (by the jackpot lottery means described later) (The probability of winning the lottery is relatively low.)

  However, since the special symbol display 24 is located above the game board 2 that is likely to become a blind spot of the player and its size is small, it is identified from the special symbol display 24 whether or not the jackpot has been won. It is not easy to do. Therefore, whether or not the jackpot is won is usually identified by a decorative pattern stop mode (variable display result) as described later.

  The jackpot game that is advantageous to the player as compared with other game states is, for example, a series of opening and closing operations until the big prize device solenoid 72S described later changes from the open state to the closed state with respect to the big prize device 15. A game state that makes it easier to win more game balls than other game states by repeatedly performing an operation (hereinafter, a series of opening and closing operations of the big winning device 15 during a big win game is referred to as a “round operation”). That is.

  Examples of the decorative symbols displayed in the decorative symbol display area 21b include Arabic numerals such as “0”, “1”, “2”... “9”, and other symbols. The decorative symbols on the left reel portion 22a, the middle reel portion 22b, and the right reel portion 22c are variably displayed corresponding to the special symbols on the special symbol display 24 (see FIG. 20). When the decorative symbol variation display on the left reel portion 22a, the middle reel portion 22b, and the right reel portion 22c is finished, the symbols determined based on the symbols that are stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 24 are stopped and displayed. Is done. In addition, when the variation display of these decorative symbols is terminated and stopped, the decorative symbols are the same numbers such as “7” “7” “7”, “2” “2” “2” ”, etc. The case where three symbols are arranged in a row (see FIG. 21B) is called a jackpot display mode. This jackpot display mode is a display mode that indicates that the game shifts to a jackpot game that is advantageous to the player as compared to other game states (that is, the game has been “hit”). Note that the stop mode other than the jackpot display mode described above is referred to as a stoppage mode.

  In this manner, the decorative symbol variation display on the left reel portion 22a, the middle reel portion 22b, and the right reel portion 22c is performed in conjunction with (corresponding to) the special symbol variation display described above.

  Therefore, when the special symbol stop mode becomes a display mode (for example, a numerical symbol from “0” to “9”) indicating that the jackpot game is executed, the left reel portion 22a, the middle reel portion 22b, The decorative pattern stop mode on the right reel portion 22c also becomes a display mode (that is, a jackpot display mode) indicating that the jackpot game is executed (winning the jackpot lottery).

  Here, in the present embodiment, examples of the decorative pattern variation mode include normal variation, reach variation (normal reach variation, super reach variation 1, super reach variation 2, etc.) and the like.

  The normal variation is a variation mode in which the decorative symbols in all the reel portions are separately displayed in a variable manner (see FIG. 20A).

  Reach fluctuation means that the same decorative design is stopped or temporarily stopped (temporarily stopped) in two of the three reels in the variable row, while the variable row in the remaining reel portion is continuously displayed. It is a variation mode with a reach mode that is a variation to be performed. In other words, the reach variation is a variation mode with a reach mode in which there is a remaining variation column displayed and a possibility of deriving a display mode (a jackpot display mode) indicating the winning of the jackpot lottery is derived. It is.

  For example, in FIG. 21A, the decorative symbols in the variation sequence of the left reel portion 22a and the decorative symbols in the variation sequence of the right reel portion 22c are stopped and displayed with the same numeric symbol (that is, “7”). The variation display of the variation row in the middle reel portion 22b is continued. Note that when this reach mode occurs, the expectation of jackpot increases, so it is a moment for the player to learn the fun of the game. Further, the level of expectation of jackpot is in the order of super reach fluctuation 2, super reach fluctuation 1, and normal reach fluctuation.

  In the present embodiment, the number of reserved memories stored in the reserved storage areas (“1” to “4”) and the number of passing memories stored in the passing storage areas (“1” to “4”) are as follows: These are displayed on the special symbol hold storage display 22 and the normal symbol passage storage display 23, respectively, but are not limited thereto, and may be displayed on other display media. For example, it may be displayed in the display area 21a.

  Next, the control system of the gaming machine 1 shown in FIG. 1 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a control system of the gaming machine shown in FIG.

  The control system of the gaming machine 1 includes a main control circuit 200, a sub control circuit 300 connected to the main control circuit 200, a payout control circuit 70a, and a launch control circuit 70b. This control system is mounted on the back side of the game board 2.

  A card unit 81 is connected to the payout control circuit 70 a of the gaming machine 1.

  The card unit 81 is installed in the vicinity of the pachinko gaming machine 1 and has an insertion slot into which a prepaid card can be inserted, and reads the recorded information recorded on the prepaid card inserted into the insertion slot. Means, a lending command signal output means for outputting a lending command signal for instructing lending of game balls to the payout control circuit 70a in accordance with the operation of the ball lending operation panel 9 (FIG. 3), and a record read by the reading means Write means for subtracting the number of loans instructed to lend by the lending command signal output means from the available lending number specified from the information and recording the information on the prepaid card inserted in the insertion port .

  The main control circuit 200 has a main CPU (microcomputing processing device) 201 that controls the progress of the game of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a preset program, and returns various settings to initial values when an abnormality occurs or when the power is turned on. An initial reset circuit 204 that generates a reset signal, a lamp control circuit 207 that controls display of LEDs and the like, and a main RAM 203 that stores various data necessary for the operation of the main CPU 201 are mounted.

  Further, the main control circuit 200 further includes a program for controlling the game operation of the gaming machine 1 by the main CPU 201 and a jackpot lottery table that is referred to when performing a jackpot lottery to determine whether or not to execute the jackpot game (FIG. 15 ), When determining the round operation frequency notification timing determination table (FIG. 16), which is referred to when determining the timing for informing the round operation frequency executed by the round operation control means, which will be described later. A main ROM 202 is mounted which stores a variable display pattern determination table (FIG. 19) to be referred to and various probability tables to be referred to when other effects are drawn.

  The fluctuation display pattern determination table (FIG. 19) includes normal fluctuation (out-going), normal reach fluctuation (out-going), normal reach fluctuation (per hit), super reach fluctuation 1 (out), super reach fluctuation 1 (per hit), and super reach fluctuation. Variation display patterns such as 2 (displacement) and super reach variation 2 (hits) are shown.

  The normal variation (displacement) is a variation display pattern in which the decorative symbols on all reels are stopped and displayed after the normal variation of the decorative symbols (FIG. 20A) is continued for 12 (s).

  The main RAM 203 is stored in a hold storage counter for counting a hold storage stored in a hold storage area (“0” to “4”) described later, and a passage storage area (“0” to “4”) described later. Passing memory counter for counting passing memory, a winning device winning counter for storing the number of game balls won in the winning device 15 during one round operation, and winning a prize during one jackpot game A prize winning device opening number counter for storing the number of times the door 15a of the device 15 is opened (that is, the number of round operations already executed in one big hit game) is provided.

  In addition, one round operation is a predetermined time (for example, after the big winning device 15 is opened), more specifically, from the big winning device 15 being opened to the closed state. 30 seconds), or the period from when the grand prize winning device 15 is in an open state to when a maximum number of winning balls (for example, 10) game balls wins the grand prize winning device 15.

  Here, the main RAM 203 has reserved storage areas (“0” to “4”).

  The reserved storage area is an area in which the above-described reserved storage is stored in order from the reserved storage area “0”. Further, the random number for lottery lottery stored in the reserved storage area (“1” to “4”) corresponds to the reserved storage displayed on the special symbol hold storage display 22, and the reserved storage area “0”. The jackpot lottery random value stored in is used for the jackpot lottery process or the like.

  Further, the main RAM 203 has (“0” to “4”) passing storage areas.

  The passing storage area is an area in which the normal lottery random number value extracted on condition that the game ball has passed through the passing gate 13 is sequentially stored from the passing storage area “0”. The random numbers for normal winning lottery stored in the passage storage area (“1” to “4”) correspond to the passage storage displayed on the normal symbol passage storage display 23, and the passage storage area “0”. The random numbers for lottery per ordinary stored in “” are used for the lottery per ordinary.

  The main RAM 203 includes a game state flag. Here, the gaming state flag is set to a value (01) indicating a high probability state when the gaming state is shifted to a high probability state, and is set to a non-high probability state when the gaming state is shifted to a non-high probability state. A value (00) indicating is set.

  Further, the main RAM 203 has a fluctuation shortening flag. In this case, the fluctuation shortening flag is set to a value (33) indicating the time-short state when the time-short state is reached, and is set to a value (00) indicating the non-time-short state when the time is short.

The main CPU 201 is a jackpot lottery means (a jackpot game lottery means) , a jackpot winning content notification timing determination means, a special symbol determination means, a variable display pattern determination means, a special symbol variation display pattern determination means, a special symbol display control means, a game state control And command transmission means.

  The jackpot lottery means that the jackpot game advantageous to the player is triggered by the fact that a predetermined condition has been established, specifically, that the game ball has passed (winned) inside the start opening 18 in the game area 2a. It is a means for performing a jackpot lottery on whether or not to execute.

  For example, when a game ball wins at the start port 18, the jackpot lottery means executes the lottery based on the random number value for the jackpot lottery extracted by the random lottery, and determines whether or not to execute the jackpot game.

  Here, when the jackpot lottery by the jackpot lottery means is won, the jackpot symbol is stopped on the special symbol display 24, and the jackpot display mode is displayed in the decorative symbol display area 21b of the liquid crystal display device 21, respectively. The jackpot game is controlled by the control means.

  In addition, the jackpot lottery means, when winning the jackpot lottery, the type of jackpot, the number of round operations executed during the jackpot game (hereinafter referred to as the "upper limit round operation count"), the end of the jackpot game The game state and the like later are determined.

  Specifically, when the jackpot lottery means wins the jackpot, the jackpot type is determined as a jackpot type among probability variation jackpot, sudden hit jackpot, or normal jackpot.

  Then, if the jackpot lottery means winning in the probability variation jackpot, the probability of the jackpot game being determined by the jackpot lottery with the upper limit round operation count being 15 rounds and the gaming state after the jackpot game is over (the winner of the jackpot lottery is won) Each is determined to be a high probability state that is a gaming state having a relatively high probability. The jackpot lottery means determines the upper limit round operation count to 2 rounds, and the gaming state after the end of the jackpot game to a high probability state when winning a winning jackpot. In addition, when a normal jackpot is won, the upper limit round operation count is 15 rounds, and the game state after the end of the jackpot game is a gaming state in which the winning probability of the jackpot lottery is relatively low compared to the high probability state. Each is determined to a non-high probability state.

  In other words, the probable jackpot is a jackpot with a large number of rounds executed during the jackpot (that is, a high rate of play in the jackpot game) and a high probability state. The number of round operations to be executed is small (that is, the rate at which the ball is played during the jackpot game is low), and the jackpot with a high probability state.

  Further, the normal jackpot is a jackpot with a large number of round operations executed during the jackpot (that is, a high rate of play in the jackpot game) and a non-high probability state.

  Here, when the main CPU 201 wins the jackpot lottery, the fan CPU produces a fanfare effect in order to cause the sub CPU (big hit winning effect control means) 301 described later to execute an effect indicating that the jackpot is won (so-called fanfare effect control means) 301. An execution command is transmitted to the sub CPU 301.

  The jackpot winning content notification timing determining means is a means for determining a timing for notifying the upper limit round action number determined by the jackpot lottery means (that is, the number of round actions executed during the jackpot game).

  Specifically, the jackpot winning content notification timing determining means is an effect indicating that the timing of notifying the upper limit round operation number is a winning feature by the jackpot winning effect control means described later (hereinafter, the effect is referred to as “fanfare effect”). Before the execution of the second round and at the end of the second round.

  Then, when it is time to notify the upper limit round motion count, the main CPU 201 notifies the above-mentioned upper limit round motion count and the effect of notifying that the upper limit round motion count has changed. (Notification control means) 301, an upper limit round operation frequency notification command is transmitted to the sub CPU 301 for execution.

  Further, the main CPU 201 which is a jackpot winning content notification timing determination means is a means for determining a timing for notifying that a transition to a high probability state is to be made.

  Specifically, the jackpot winning content notification timing determining means determines the timing for notifying that the game will shift to the high probability state when the jackpot lottery means determines the high probability state as the gaming state after the end of the jackpot game. The time is determined between the end of the round operation control by the round operation control means described later and the end of the jackpot game control.

  When it is time to notify that the transition to the high probability state is reached, the main CPU 201 notifies that the control of the high probability state is performed after the jackpot game and that the game state after the jackpot game has changed. A high probability state transition notification command is transmitted to the sub CPU 301 in order to cause the sub CPU (big win winning content notification control means) 301 described later to execute the effect.

  According to the present embodiment, when the jackpot lottery is won, the notification of the jackpot contents (the number of round operations executed during the jackpot game, the game state after the jackpot game, etc.) and the jackpot The effect of notifying that the content of the game has changed (the effect of notifying that the number of times of the upper limit round operation has changed and the effect of notifying that the gaming state has changed after the jackpot game) is not a big win, but a big hit After winning, it will be divided into multiple times.

  According to this, even after winning the jackpot, until the contents of the jackpot are notified, the number of round operations executed during the jackpot game, the game state after the jackpot game, etc. are advantageous to the player. Since it becomes possible to play a game while expecting that it has been decided, it is possible to provide a gaming machine having a gaming form that can further maintain the player's expectation after winning the jackpot Become.

  Further, after the jackpot winning, according to the present invention in which the effect of notifying that the contents of the jackpot has changed is executed, it is possible to give the player an impression as if the gaming situation has changed after the jackpot winning It becomes.

  According to this, since the player will play the game with the expectation that the game situation may change even after winning the jackpot, the player's expectation for the change in the game situation of the player is expected even after winning the jackpot. It can be sustained.

  In addition, according to the present invention, the notification of the contents of the jackpot and the effect of notifying that the contents of the jackpot have changed are executed in a plurality of times, so the number of notifications that attract the player's interest Can be increased, and the player's expectation can be further sustained.

  In addition, according to the present invention, the player's expectation is maintained until all the notifications by the jackpot winning content notification control means are completed, so that the player's expectation after the jackpot winning is also maintained. It can be sustained.

  The special symbol determining means is a means for determining a special symbol to be stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 24 in accordance with the result of the lottery by the jackpot lottery means when the jackpot lottery by the jackpot lottery means is performed.

  Specifically, the special symbol determining means determines a special symbol to be stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 24 from among the numerical symbols and symbol symbols “−” of 0 to 9 when the jackpot lottery is performed. Then, a stop symbol command indicating the special symbol is generated and set.

  When the lottery lottery means performs the lottery display pattern determination means, the variation display pattern and the variable display time of the decorative symbols on the liquid crystal display device (display means) 21 according to the lottery result by the jackpot lottery means. It is a means to determine.

  Specifically, the variable display pattern determining means determines the decorative display variable display pattern and the variable display time in the liquid crystal display device 21 based on the lottery result of the jackpot lottery means and a predetermined random number lottery. Further, the variation display pattern determination means generates and sets a variation display pattern command indicating the determined variation display pattern and variation display time.

  The special symbol variation display pattern determining means is a means for determining the variation display pattern and the variation display time of the special symbol on the special symbol display 24 based on the lottery result of the jackpot lottery means and a predetermined random number lottery.

  When the special symbol is determined by the special symbol determination unit, the special symbol display control unit controls the lamp control circuit 207 to determine the special symbol display unit 24 by the special symbol variation display pattern determination unit. The special symbol determined by the special symbol determining unit is displayed after the special symbol is variably displayed according to the changed display pattern.

  The round operation control means is means for performing control to execute a round operation from the open state to the closed state of the special winning device (specific winning device) 15.

The round action control means (big hit game execution means) is a game described later when the number of round actions is determined by the big hit lottery means (that is, when the upper limit round action number is determined by the big hit lottery means). During the control of the jackpot game by the state control means, the control is performed to execute the determined number of round operations.

  For example, when 15 rounds are determined as the upper limit round motion count by the big hit lottery means, the round motion control means executes the round motion 15 times during the big hit game.

  The game state control means is means for controlling the jackpot game and the game state after the jackpot game is finished in a mode according to the type of the jackpot winning when the jackpot lottery by the jackpot lottery means is won. .

  Specifically, the game state control means is a jackpot symbol (for example, “0” to “9”) indicating that the jackpot game is determined by the jackpot lottery means and that the special symbol indicator 24 indicates that the jackpot lottery is won. Is stopped and displayed, the game state is shifted to a jackpot game advantageous to the player, and the jackpot game is controlled.

  Here, the control of the big hit game by the game state control means is performed until the round action for the number of times determined by the big win lottery means is executed by the round action control means described above (that is, executed by the round action control means). Until the upper limit round operation number determined by the jackpot lottery means is reached).

  Further, the gaming state control means controls the gaming state determined by the jackpot lottery means after the control of the jackpot game is completed. For example, when the high probability state is determined by the jackpot lottery means, the game state control means controls the high probability state when the control of the jackpot game is finished, and the jackpot lottery means performs a non-high probability state control. When the probability state is determined, the control of the non-high probability state is performed when the control of the jackpot game is finished.

  Programs for realizing the functions of the respective means described above are stored in the main ROM 202, and the main CPU 201 loads these programs from the main ROM 202 and updates and stores the calculation results in the main RAM 203 for execution. The functions of the respective means described above are realized. Of course, each of the above-described means may be configured by dedicated hardware.

  Further, the main CPU 201 serving as a command transmission means sends the generated various commands (variable display pattern command, fanfare effect execution command, upper limit round motion number notification command, high probability state transition notification command, stop symbol command, etc.) to the sub-control circuit. By transmitting to 300 sub CPUs 301, the effect in the game is executed.

  In the present embodiment, the liquid crystal display device 21 is based on the above-mentioned various commands (variable display pattern command, fanfare effect execution command, upper limit round operation number notification command, high probability state transition notification command, stop symbol command, etc.). And the like, sound effects by sound output means such as speakers 6a and 6b, and light effects by light emitting means such as lamps or LEDs.

  An I / O port (not shown) of the main control circuit 200 is provided on the inner side of the passage gate 13 and detects a game ball passing through the passage gate 13. Is connected to a start port switch 19a which is a sensor for detecting a game ball which has won a prize at the start port 18 and passes through the inside.

  In addition, the I / O port is provided in a passing area in the big winning device 15 and is a sensor that detects a gaming ball that passes through the passing area, and a game ball that has won the general winning device 12 Are connected to a general winning device switch 19Sb which is a sensor for detecting the event and a backup clear switch 74S for erasing various data stored in the main RAM 203.

  Further, the following components are connected to the I / O port. That is, actuators such as a movable member solenoid 71S for driving the variable wings 18a and 18b in the start port 18 and a large winning device solenoid 72S for opening and closing the door 15a of the large winning device 15 are connected.

  When each of the sensors detects a game ball, the detection signal is input to the main CPU 201 of the main control circuit 200, and the main CPU 201 activates the actuators 71S and 72S according to the input detection signal. Drive control.

  Control commands (commands) are transmitted from the command output port 206 of the main control circuit 200 to the sub control circuit 300, the payout control circuit 70a, and the launch control circuit 70b, respectively.

  The sub CPU 301 of the sub control circuit 300 that has received this control command (command) controls the operation of the liquid crystal display device 21, the speakers 6a and 6b, and the decorative lamp 39a, and the payout control circuit that has received this control command (command). The operations of the dispensing device 82 and the launching device 90 are controlled by the 70a and launch control circuit 70b.

  The payout control circuit 70a is connected to a payout device 82 for paying out award balls and rental balls. The payout control circuit 70a drives the payout device 82 in accordance with a payout command signal output from the main control circuit 200 on condition that a game ball has won the general winning device 12, the big winning device 15, the start opening 18, and the like. Control. As a result, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out from the first outlet 55 as prize balls. In addition, the payout control circuit 70a controls the payout device 82 in accordance with the payout command signal output from the card unit 81, thereby paying out a predetermined number of game balls as payables from the first outlet 55. Yes.

  A launch device 90 that launches a game ball toward the game area 2a is connected to the launch control circuit 70b. In addition, the launch control circuit 70 b causes the launch device 90 to launch a game ball by driving and controlling the launch solenoid in accordance with the turning operation of the launch handle 7.

  Further, the lamp control circuit 207 is electrically connected to LEDs such as a special symbol display 24, a normal symbol display 25, a normal symbol passage storage display 23, and a special symbol hold storage display 22. The lamp control circuit 207 performs display control of the LED based on the control of the main CPU 201.

  Next, the configuration of the sub control circuit 300 will be described. The sub control circuit 300 includes a sub CPU 301, a program ROM 302, a work RAM 303, a command input port (not shown), a display control circuit 305, a sound control circuit 306, and a lamp control circuit 307.

  In the program ROM 302, the sub CPU 301 controls a process for controlling the voice control circuit 306 based on various commands output from the main control circuit 200, and a control program for controlling the process of the lamp control circuit 307 ( Production data) is stored.

  The work RAM 303 serves as a temporary storage unit when the sub CPU 301 performs processing control according to the control program, and includes a reception buffer area (not shown) for storing commands transmitted from the main CPU 201, and processing. A work area (not shown) for storing data necessary for control is allocated.

  The sub CPU 301 controls the display control circuit 305, the audio control circuit 306, the lamp control circuit 307, and the like according to the effect data set according to the command received from the main control circuit 200 via the command input port.

  Further, the sub CPU 301 has functions of a decoration symbol determination unit, a display control unit, a big win winning effect control unit, and a big win winning content notification control unit.

  The decorative symbol determining means displays the liquid crystal display according to the determination by the special symbol determining means when the determination by the special symbol determining means is performed (when the big winning lottery is performed by the main CPU (big winning lottery means) 201). It is also means for determining a decorative symbol to be stopped and displayed on the device 21.

  Specifically, the decorative symbol determining means determines a decorative symbol to be stopped and displayed on the liquid crystal display device 21 according to the special symbol indicated by the stop symbol command transmitted from the main CPU 201.

  The display control means is also means for performing control to display the variegated symbols on the liquid crystal display device (display means) 21 in correspondence with the special symbols.

  Specifically, when the variable display pattern command determined by the variable display pattern determining unit is transmitted from the main CPU 201, the display control unit displays the decorative design on the liquid crystal display device 21 in a variable manner according to the variable display pattern. After that, the decorative symbol determined by the decorative symbol determining means is stopped and displayed.

  For example, when a variable display pattern command is transmitted from the main CPU 201 that is a command transmission unit, the display control unit performs instruction control on the display control circuit 305, thereby performing a decorative pattern corresponding to the variable display pattern command. Display control of other effects, display control of other effect images, and the like. After the decorative symbol change display, the display control circuit 305 is instructed to stop and display the decorative symbol determined by the decorative symbol determining means. In this case, in the decorative symbol display area 21b of the liquid crystal display device 21, the decorative symbol is changed after the decorative symbol variable display corresponding to the variable display pattern command, that is, the decorative symbol variable display corresponding to the special symbol is performed. The decorative design determined by the means is stopped and displayed. Further, when the display mode includes a reach mode such as a normal reach change, a super reach change 1, a super reach change 2, etc., the display mode is displayed on the liquid crystal display device (display unit). ) The control to display on 21 is performed. Such a sub CPU 301 uses a liquid crystal display device (reach mode) which is a variation mode in which there is a possibility that a display mode indicating the winning of the big hit lottery is derived and the variation column displayed in a variable manner remains. It is an example of the display control means for performing control to display on the display means) 21.

  The liquid crystal display device 21 is an example of a display unit that displays a plurality of variation displays and a stop display in a variation sequence composed of a plurality of decorative symbols, based on the result of the jackpot lottery by the jackpot lottery unit.

  The jackpot winning effect control means is a means for performing control to execute an effect indicating that the jackpot is won when the jackpot lottery by the jackpot lottery means is won.

  Specifically, the jackpot winning effect control means outputs from the speakers 6a and 6b a sound that signals that the jackpot game is started when the jackpot is won and a fanfare effect execution command is transmitted from the main CPU 201. And control for displaying on the liquid crystal display device 21 an effect image that signals that the jackpot game is started (control for performing fanfare effect).

  For example, when the fanfare effect execution command is transmitted from the main CPU 201 as the command transmission unit, the jackpot winning effect control means signals that the jackpot game is started by performing instruction control to the voice control circuit 306. In addition to performing output control of the sound to be played, display control of the effect image that signals that the jackpot game is started is performed by performing instruction control on the display control circuit 305.

  When the fanfare effect as described above is executed, the player can recognize that the jackpot game is executed.

  The jackpot winning content notification control means is a means for notifying the number of round actions determined by the jackpot lottery means when winning the lottery lottery, and means for performing an effect notifying that the number of round actions has changed. is there.

Specifically, the jackpot winning content notification control means (bonus game winning content notification means) , when an upper limit round operation count notification command is transmitted from the main CPU 201, the upper limit round operation count indicated by the upper limit round operation count notification command. And the control which displays the effect which alert | reports that the frequency | count of round operation changed on the liquid crystal display device 21 is performed.

  For example, the jackpot winning content notification control means performs the instruction control to the display control circuit 305 when the upper limit round operation number notification command is transmitted from the main CPU 201 as the command transmission means, thereby performing the upper limit round operation count. The upper limit number of round motions indicated by the notification command and the display control of the effect for notifying that the number of round operations has changed are performed.

  Furthermore, the jackpot winning content notification control means, when the jackpot with a high probability state is determined by the jackpot lottery means, a control for notifying that the control of the high probability state is performed after the jackpot game, and after the jackpot game It is a means to perform the effect of notifying that the gaming state has changed.

  Specifically, the jackpot winning content notification control means indicates that, when a high probability state transition notification command is transmitted from the main CPU 201, the control of the high probability state is performed after the jackpot game, and the gaming state after the jackpot game The liquid crystal display device 21 is controlled to display an effect to notify that the change has occurred.

  For example, the jackpot winning content notification control means performs instruction control on the display control circuit 305 when a high probability state transition notification command is transmitted from the main CPU 201 which is a command transmission means, so An effect of notifying that the control of the probability state is performed, a display control of an effect of notifying that the game state has changed after the jackpot game, and the like are performed.

  In this way, the jackpot winning content notification control means, when winning the jackpot lottery, the control for notifying the winning jackpot content and the effect of notifying that the content of the jackpot has changed a plurality of times after the jackpot winning It is divided into two.

  According to this, for example, notification of the number of round operations executed during the jackpot game (the number of times the grand prize winning device 15 is in the open state), an effect indicating that the number of round operations has changed, the end of the jackpot game It is possible to execute the notification of the gaming state later, the effect of notifying that the gaming state has changed after the jackpot game, etc., in a plurality of times after winning the jackpot instead of winning the jackpot.

  The display control circuit 305 executes a display such as a decorative symbol variation display in the display area 21a in response to an instruction from the sub CPU 301 (an instruction based on the effect data set in a predetermined work area of the work RAM 303). The image data ROM 305b for storing various image data and the corresponding image data are extracted from the image data ROM 305b in accordance with the control from the sub CPU 301, and the decorative pattern change display and effects are performed based on the extracted image data. A VDP (Video Display Processor) 305a that generates data for executing image display and the like, and a D / A conversion circuit (D / A converter) 305d that converts display image data generated by the VDP 305a into an analog signal. It has.

  The image data ROM 305b stores image data for causing the liquid crystal display device 21 to display an image. Each image data includes a plurality of pixel data (data in dot units) necessary to display each image data in the display area 21a.

  Here, a VRAM 305c having two buffer areas is connected to the VDP 305a. The VDP 305a performs the following processing when generating data for executing display in the display area 21a based on an instruction from the sub CPU 301 transmitted every predetermined time (for example, 1/30 second). The VDP 305a reads predetermined image data from the image data ROM 305b, develops it to the VRAM 305c, and reads the decompressed image data from the VRAM 305c. Specifically, the VDP 305a performs expansion processing on one buffer area provided in the VRAM 305c, and reads image data that has already been expanded from the other buffer area. Next, the VDP 305 a switches between a buffer area to be expanded and a buffer area to be read based on an instruction from the sub CPU 301. The VDP 305a displays the read image data on the display area 21a via the D / A conversion circuit 305d.

  In this embodiment, a VRAM is used as a storage device for developing image data. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and other storage devices may be used. For example, an SDRAM that can read and write data at high speed may be used.

  Speakers 6 a and 6 b are connected to the audio control circuit 306. The sound control circuit 306 generates a sound signal based on the control of the sub CPU 301. The speakers 6a and 6b generate sound based on the input sound signal.

  The lamp control circuit 307 is connected with a decoration lamp 39a (the decoration lamp is a general term for lamps and LEDs provided in various places of the gaming machine 1). The lamp control circuit 307 generates a signal based on the control of the sub CPU 301. The decorative lamp 39a performs lighting display or the like based on the input signal.

  As described above, the speakers 6a and 6b, the decoration lamp 39a, and the liquid crystal display device 21 perform an effect based on the effect data set by the sub CPU 301 (control program).

  Note that each process in the gaming machine 1 is controlled by the main control circuit 200 and the sub control circuit 300, but the main control circuit 200 processes all or part of the processes controlled by the sub control circuit 300. Alternatively, the sub control circuit 300 may process all or part of the processing controlled by the main control circuit 200. For example, the sub-CPU 301 of the sub-control circuit 300 may have the function of the jackpot winning content notification timing determination means, and the function of the jackpot winning effect control means and the function of the jackpot winning content notification control means are the functions of the main control circuit 200. The main CPU 201 may have.

  [Variation display of decorative design]

  Next, an example of the manner of progress from the start of normal reach fluctuation for 30 seconds to the end thereof will be described.

  For example, after a 30-second normal reach fluctuation is started and until a predetermined time (for example, 16 s) elapses, the decorative symbol fluctuation display (for example, the fluctuation shown in FIGS. 20A and 20B) is displayed. Done. Then, after 16 s, the reach mode (see FIG. 21A) occurs, and the normal reach variation ends when 30 s have passed since the decorative symbol variation display was started (FIG. 21B). )reference).

  [Progression mode of jackpot game]

  Next, the progress mode of the jackpot game will be described with reference to FIGS. 17 and 18. FIG. 17 is a diagram illustrating an example of a mode of a jackpot game that accompanies winning of a winning jackpot, and FIG. 18 is a diagram illustrating an example of a mode of a jackpot game that accompanies winning of a promising jackpot or a normal jackpot.

  For example, when winning the winning big hit, as shown in FIG. 17, the fanfare effect is executed after the elapse of a predetermined interval time, and the big hit game is started. The jackpot game ends after the second round ends and a predetermined interval time elapses. On the other hand, when winning a promising jackpot or a regular jackpot, as shown in FIG. 18, a fanfare effect is executed after a predetermined interval time has elapsed and a jackpot game is started. This jackpot game ends after the 15th round ends and a predetermined interval time elapses.

  Here, as an example of the aspect of the fanfare effect, for example, music indicating jackpot winning is output from the speakers 6a, 6b, and an effect image that signals the character information “start of jackpot” or jackpot to the liquid crystal display device 21. An effect mode in which a firework image 410 or the like is displayed (see FIG. 22) is given. By this fanfare effect, it is possible to notify the player that the big hit game is started. In addition, the aspect of a fanfare effect is not restricted to the example mentioned above, Of course, another aspect may be sufficient. For example, the decoration lamp 39a may emit light according to a predetermined light emission pattern.

  Further, when the timing for notifying the upper limit round operation count is determined before the fanfare effect is executed by the jackpot winning content notification timing determination means, before the fanfare effect is executed (FIG. 17, FIG. At the A timing shown in FIG. 18, the notification of the upper limit round motion count and the effect of notifying that the frequency of the upper limit round motion has changed are executed by the jackpot winning content notification control means. When the timing for notifying the number of upper limit round operations is determined by the jackpot winning content notification timing determination means when the second round ends (B timing shown in FIGS. 17 and 18). ), The notification of the number of upper limit round operations and the effect of notifying that the number of upper limit round operations has changed are executed by the jackpot winning content notification control means.

  Here, when the upper limit round operation frequency is 15 rounds, the notification of the upper limit round operation frequency and the effect of notifying that the upper limit round operation frequency has changed are, for example, the character information “ This is executed by displaying “15R promotion!” (See FIG. 22A). Thereby, it can be notified that the number of round operations executed during the jackpot game has changed (promoted) to 15 rounds.

  In addition, when the upper limit round motion count is 2 rounds, the notification of the upper limit round motion count and the effect of notifying that the upper limit round motion count has changed are, for example, displayed on the liquid crystal display device 21 by text information “2R. It is executed by displaying "falling". Thereby, it can be notified that the number of round operations executed during the jackpot game has changed (falled) to two rounds.

  According to such a present embodiment, when winning the jackpot lottery, the content of the winning jackpot (the number of round operations performed during the jackpot game, etc.) is not after the jackpot winning, but after the jackpot winning Informed.

  According to this, even after winning the jackpot, until the number of round operations to be executed during the jackpot game is notified, the game is played while expecting that the number of times is determined to be advantageous to the player. Since it becomes possible to perform, it becomes possible to maintain the player's expectation after winning the jackpot.

  In this case, for example, even if a winning big hit with fewer round operations is performed than the probability changing big hit or the normal big hit, until the upper limit round number of times is notified, Can be expected to win, so the player's sense of expectation can be further sustained.

  Furthermore, according to the present invention in which the upper limit round operation number, which is the number of round operations executed during the jackpot game, is notified after the jackpot winning, not when the jackpot winning, according to the present invention, the round operation executed compared to the sudden jackpot If you win a large number of jackpots (for example, a promising jackpot or a regular jackpot), an effect that notifies you that the number of upper limit rounds has changed will be performed in the middle of the jackpot game. Giving the player an unexpected joy as it can give the player the impression of being suddenly promoted during a game, from a big win to a 15-round big hit (eg, a promising jackpot or a regular jackpot) This makes it possible to further increase the player's willingness to play.

  In addition, when the jackpot lottery means determines that the gaming state is to be shifted to the high probability state after the jackpot game is ended, the jackpot winning content notification timing determination means shifts to the high probability state after the jackpot game is ended. The timing for notifying the fact that the round action control means has finished controlling all round actions (after the last round is finished) until the jackpot game control is finished (that is, FIGS. 17 and 18). At the C timing shown in FIG.

  When the above determination is made by the jackpot winning content notification timing determining means, at the C timing, a notification that the high probability state control is performed after the jackpot game, and that the gaming state after the jackpot game has changed The effect of notifying the player is executed by the jackpot winning content notification control means.

  Here, the notification that the high probability state control is performed after the jackpot game and the effect of notifying that the game state has changed after the jackpot game are, for example, displayed on the liquid crystal display device 21 by the character information “probability promotion! ”Is displayed (see FIG. 22B), thereby notifying that the gaming state after the jackpot game has changed (promoted) to a high probability state.

  According to the present embodiment, when the jackpot lottery is won, the contents of the winning jackpot (such as the game state after the jackpot game is ended) are notified after the jackpot winning, not at the time of the jackpot winning. The

  According to this, even after winning the jackpot, until the gaming state after the end of the jackpot game is notified, the gaming state after the end of the jackpot game is determined to be advantageous to the player. Since the game can be performed while expecting, it becomes possible to further maintain the player's sense of expectation after winning the jackpot.

  In this case, for example, even if a normal jackpot without a transition to a high probability state is won, until the final round is over, a jackpot with a transition to a high probability state (for example, a probable jackpot or a sudden jackpot) Etc.), the player's expectation can be further sustained.

  In addition, according to the present invention that the fact that the transition to the high probability state after the jackpot is ended is notified not after the jackpot winning but after the jackpot winning, according to the present invention, the jackpot with the transition to the high probability state (for example, the probability variation jackpot or the sudden In the event of winning the jackpot, etc., an effect of notifying that the gaming state has changed after the jackpot game is performed during the jackpot game. According to this, it seems as if you were suddenly promoted during a game to a big jackpot with a transition from a normal jackpot without a transition to a high-probability state to a high-probability state (for example, a promiscuous jackpot or a sudden jackpot). Since an impression can be given to a player, an unexpected joy can be given to the player, and the player's willingness to play can be further enhanced.

  In this way, the number of round actions (upper limit round action count), which is particularly important information for playing a jackpot game, is before the fanfare effect is executed (that is, at the A timing) or the second round is completed. Later (that is, at the B timing), the first stage notification is preferentially notified.

  Information on the gaming state after the jackpot game (for example, whether or not there is a transition to the high probability state) is notified immediately before the jackpot game ends (for example, at the C timing). That is, the information regarding the game state after the jackpot game is a second-stage notification. According to this, it is possible to postpone notification of information that is not necessarily required during a jackpot game, that is, information with low urgency (such as a gaming state after the jackpot is over). In this case, since it is possible to preferentially notify highly necessary information or highly urgent information (for example, the upper limit round operation count), it is possible to increase the player's willingness to play.

  Further, according to the present invention, it is possible to notify the contents of the jackpot in a stepwise manner, and it is possible to further maintain the player's sense of expectation.

  Furthermore, the sub CPU (big win winning content notification control means) 301 of the present embodiment notifies different types of content at each notification timing.

  According to this, since the jackpot winning content notification control means notifies different information at each timing, the notification content can be diversified.

  [Main control circuit processing]

  Next, a processing procedure by the main control circuit 200 of the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 4A is a flowchart showing a system timer interrupt processing procedure executed so as to interrupt the main process at a predetermined cycle (for example, 2 msec), and FIG. 4B shows the present embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the main processing procedure of the gaming machine 1 according to.

  First, the system timer interrupt process will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S100, the main CPU 201 saves the information stored in the register.

  In step S110, the main CPU 201 updates values such as a jackpot lottery random number value, a jackpot symbol random number value, a regular lottery random number value.

  In step S120, the main CPU 201 performs switch input detection processing. Hereinafter, the switch input detection process will be specifically described.

  The main CPU 201 detects the detection signals output from the big winning device switch 19Se, the general winning device switch 19Sb, the start port switch 19a, the passing gate switch 19Sa, and the like through the I / O port. Then, the main CPU 201 that detects these detection signals executes the following processes (1) to (3) according to the contents of the detected detection signals.

  (1) When the main CPU 201 detects a detection signal from the big winning device switch 19Se, the main CPU 201 adds “1” to the value of the big winning device winning counter.

  (2) When the main CPU 201 detects a detection signal from the start port switch 19a provided at the start port 18, the main CPU 201 confirms the value of the hold storage counter. Then, when the value of the reserved storage counter is 4 or less, for example, “1” is added to the value of the reserved storage counter, and the random number lottery random number value and the big hit symbol random number value are extracted, The jackpot lottery random number value and the jackpot symbol random number value are stored as reserved storage in a free area of the reserved storage area (“0” to “4”) of the main RAM 203.

  (3) When the main CPU 201 detects a detection signal from the pass gate switch 19Sa provided in the pass gate 13, it checks the value of the pass memory counter. When the value of the passing memory counter is, for example, 4 or less, “1” is added to the value of the passing memory counter, and a random number for normal lottery is extracted by random lottery, and the random number for random per lot The numerical value is stored as a passing storage in a free area of the passing storage area (“0” to “4”) of the main RAM 203.

  In step S130, the main CPU 201 determines the remaining opening time of the start port 18 in an open state where game balls can be easily won, and the remaining opening time of the door 15a of the big winning device 15 in an open state where game balls can be easily received (remaining rounds). Operating time), etc.

  Further, the main CPU 201 updates the remaining fluctuation display time of the special symbols and decorative symbols that are variably displayed (specifically, the variability display time set in the waiting time timer is updated).

  In step S190, the main CPU 201 restores the information saved in step S100 to the register.

  Next, main processing by the main control circuit 200 will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S <b> 10, the main CPU 201 restores or initializes various settings in the gaming machine 1 to the setting contents when the power was last turned off.

  In step S20, the main CPU 201 executes a special symbol control process (see FIG. 6) described later for details.

  In step S30, the main CPU 201 executes each process related to the normal symbol. Specifically, the main CPU 201 performs a normal winning lottery based on a random number for normal winning lottery extracted on condition that the game ball has passed through the passing gate 13, and based on the result of the normal winning lottery, The normal symbol change display pattern and stop mode are selected on the normal symbol display 25. Then, after the normal symbol display 25 variably displays according to the variation display pattern, when the normal winning symbol is displayed on the normal symbol display 25 (that is, when the normal winning lottery is won), the main CPU 201 Then, the opening control of the start port 18 is performed, and “1” is subtracted from the passage memory counter, and the data stored in the passage memory areas (“1” to “4”) are respectively stored in the passage memory areas (“0”). "To" 3 ").

  In step S40, the main CPU 201 outputs game information such as execution of special symbol fluctuation display and occurrence of jackpot to a hall computer installed in the game hall.

  In step S50, the main CPU 201 drives and controls solenoids such as the movable member solenoid 71S and the big prize device solenoid 72S.

  In step S60, the main CPU 201 displays a stop symbol command indicating a special symbol to be stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 24, a variable display pattern command, a round operation number notification command, a high probability state transition notification command, a fanfare effect execution command, a standby state. Commands and other commands are output to the sub-control circuit 300.

  In step S70, the main CPU 201 causes the lamp control circuit 207 to display the number of reserved memories stored in the reserved storage area ("1" to "4") of the main RAM 203 on the special symbol reserved memory display 22. Control.

  For example, when two reserved memories are stored in the reserved storage areas (“1” to “4”), two of the four special symbol reserved storage indicators 22 are lit.

  Further, the main CPU 201 controls the lamp control circuit 207 in order to display the number of passage memories stored in the passage storage areas (“1” to “4”) of the main RAM 203 on the normal symbol passage storage display 23. .

  In addition, when the special symbol to be stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 24 or the variation display pattern of the special symbol is determined in the special symbol memory check process (FIG. 6) described later, the main CPU 201 determines the determined variation. The lamp control circuit 207 is controlled in order to display the special symbol on the special symbol indicator 24 by the display pattern. As a result, the special symbol of the special symbol display 24 is variably displayed based on the variation display pattern determined by the special symbol memory check process, and the special symbol determined by the process is displayed and stopped.

  In addition, when the normal symbol variation display pattern or stop mode is selected in step S30, the main CPU 201 displays the stop mode on the normal symbol display unit 25 using the selected variation display pattern. The lamp control circuit 207 is controlled. As a result, the normal symbol on the normal symbol display 25 is variably displayed based on the variation display pattern selected in step S30, and then stops in the stop mode selected in the same step.

  Further, the main CPU 201 outputs a control command for instructing to display an error such as a ball breakage or a full lower pan on a predetermined lamp, and other necessary control commands to the sub-control circuit 300.

  In step S80, the main CPU 201 pays out a predetermined game ball as a winning ball according to the type of winning device that the game ball has won (winned) (general winning device 12, large winning device 15, start opening 18, etc.). A control command such as a payout command signal instructing to issue is output to the payout control circuit 70a.

  In step S90, the main CPU 201 updates a value such as a random number used in the main process.

  The main CPU 201 repeats the processes from step S20 to step S90 described above.

  [Special symbol control processing]

  Next, the special symbol control process in step S20 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of the special symbol control processing according to the present embodiment.

  In step S20-1, the main CPU 201 executes a process of loading a control state flag. The control state flag is a flag indicating a game state in the special symbol game. The main CPU 201 determines whether or not to execute each process in step S20-2 to step S20-10 based on this control state flag.

  In step S20-2, the main CPU 201 performs a special symbol storage check process (see FIG. 6) described later for details. Here, mainly, a process of drawing lots whether or not to execute the jackpot game is performed. Then, according to the result of the lottery process, the special symbol stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 24, the variation display pattern of the special symbol, the variation display time, and the like are determined.

  In step S20-3, the main CPU 201 determines that the control state flag is a value (01) indicating special symbol variation display time management and the value of the waiting time timer in which the variation display time is set is “0”. In order to end the variation display of the special symbol, a value (02) indicating special symbol display time management is set in the control state flag, and a waiting time after determination (for example, 1 second) is set in the waiting time timer. When the variable display time is over, the special symbol stop mode determined in step S20-2 is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 24.

  In step S20-4, the main CPU 201 performs a special symbol display time management process (see FIG. 7) described later for details. Here, management of the remaining display time of the symbols that are stopped and displayed (special symbols, decorative symbols, etc.) is mainly performed.

  In step S20-5, the main CPU 201 performs jackpot start interval management processing (see FIG. 8), which will be described later in detail. Here, processing for starting control of the jackpot game is mainly performed.

  In step S20-6, the main CPU 201 confirms whether or not a value (04) indicating that the big winning device is open is set in the control state flag, and a value (04) indicating that the big winning device is open is set. If not, the step ends. On the other hand, when the value (04) indicating that the big winning device is being opened is set, the condition that the value of the big winning device opening time timer that is set to the next upper opening limit time is “0” or large It is confirmed whether any of the conditions that 10 or more game balls have entered the winning device 15 is satisfied. When one of the two conditions is satisfied, the main CPU 201 controls the big winning device solenoid 72S so as to close the door 15a of the big winning device 15. As a result, the special winning device 15 is closed and the round operation is completed.

  In addition, the main CPU 201 sets a value (05) indicating monitoring of the winning ball in the winning device in the control step flag in the step, and sets the remaining winning ball monitoring time (for example, 1 second) in the waiting time timer. set.

  In step S20-7, the main CPU 201 performs a special winning device residual ball monitoring process (see FIG. 9), which will be described later in detail. Here, it is mainly checked whether or not the final round has ended (that is, whether or not the jackpot game end condition has been satisfied).

  In step S20-8, the main CPU 201 performs an inter-round interval management process (see FIG. 10), which will be described later in detail. Here, processing for resuming control of the round operation is mainly performed after the end of the interval period.

  In step S20-9, the main CPU 201 performs jackpot end interval processing (see FIG. 11), which will be described later in detail. Here, processing for setting the gaming state after the end of the jackpot game is mainly performed.

  In step S20-10, the main CPU 201 subtracts “1” from the holding storage counter when the control state flag is a value (08) indicating the end of the special symbol game. The main CPU 201 shifts the data stored in the reserved storage areas (“1” to “4”) to the reserved storage areas (“0” to “3”), respectively, and performs a special symbol storage check. The indicated value (00) is set in the control state flag.

  [Special symbol memory check processing]

  Next, the special symbol memory check process in step S20-2 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the special symbol storage check process according to the present embodiment.

  In step S20-2-1, the main CPU 201 confirms whether or not the control state flag is a value (00) indicating a special symbol storage check, and as a result of the confirmation, the control state flag indicates a special symbol storage check. When the value is (00), the process proceeds to step S20-2-2. On the other hand, when the control state flag is not the value (00) indicating the special symbol storage check, the special symbol storage check process is terminated. .

  In step S20-2-2, the main CPU 201 determines whether or not the value of the reserved storage counter is “0” (that is, the number of reserved memories stored in the reserved storage area (“0” to “4”)). If the value of the hold storage counter is “0” as a result of the check, the process proceeds to step S20-2-3, while the value of the hold storage counter is If is not "0", the process proceeds to step S20-2-4.

  In step S20-2-3, the main CPU 201 generates and sets a standby state command for instructing to display a demonstration effect image. The standby state command is generated when the gaming state is the standby state (the state where the special symbol display unit 24 does not perform the special symbol variation display operation, the jackpot game is not performed, and there is no reserved memory). The

  In step S20-2-4, the main CPU 201 sets a value (01) indicating special symbol variation display time management in the control state flag.

  In step S20-2-5, the main CPU 201, which is a jackpot lottery means, obtains a jackpot lottery random number value included in the hold storage stored in the hold storage area ("0") and the jackpot lottery table (FIG. 15). A jackpot lottery is performed based on whether or not a jackpot game advantageous to the player is executed.

  For example, when the main CPU 201 is in a non-high probability state (when the gaming state flag is set to a value (00) indicating a non-high probability state), the main CPU 201 determines that the big winning lottery random number value is 7 To do. Further, the main CPU 201 determines that the jackpot is 3, 5, 7, 11, 13 in the case of a high probability state (when the value (01) indicating the high probability state is set in the gaming state flag). To do. As described above, in the present embodiment, in the high probability state, compared to the non-high probability state, a large number of random numbers that are jackpots are set, and it is easy to win the jackpot (that is, advantageous to the player). It has become.

  In step S20-2-6, the main CPU 201 determines whether or not the result of the jackpot lottery performed in step S20-2-5 is that the gaming state is a jackpot game (that is, whether or not the jackpot is won) Confirm). Then, when the result of the jackpot lottery indicates that the gaming state is the jackpot game (when the jackpot is won), the main CPU 201 proceeds to the process of step S20-2-8. On the other hand, when the jackpot lottery result does not indicate that the gaming state is the jackpot game (when the jackpot is not won), the process proceeds to step S20-2-7.

  In step S20-2-7, the main CPU 201, which is a special symbol determination means, performs a special stop display on the special symbol display 24 based on the jackpot lottery result in step S20-2-5 and the jackpot lottery table shown in FIG. Determine the design. Specifically, the main CPU 201 determines the symbol symbol “-” as a special symbol to be stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 24, and then generates and sets a stop symbol command indicating the special symbol “-”. .

  In step S20-2-8, the main CPU 201, which is a jackpot lottery means and special symbol determination means, is included in the jackpot lottery result stored in the hold memory area ("0") in the jackpot lottery result of step S20-2-5. Based on the jackpot symbol random number and the table of FIG. 15, the type of jackpot, the number of round actions executed during the jackpot game (upper limit round action count), the gaming state after the jackpot game is finished, and the special symbol display 24 The special symbol to be stopped and displayed is determined.

  For example, if the jackpot symbol random number is in the range of 0 to 3, the main CPU 201 sets the jackpot type to a probable jackpot, sets the upper limit round operation count to 15 (R) rounds, and plays the game after the jackpot game ends. Each state is determined to be a high probability state, and a numerical symbol corresponding to the jackpot symbol random number is determined as a special symbol to be stopped and displayed on the special symbol indicator 24. In addition, when the jackpot symbol random number is 4, the main CPU 201 sets the jackpot type to a surprise jackpot, sets the upper limit round operation count to 2 (R) rounds, and sets the gaming state after the jackpot game to a high probability. Each state is determined, and a numerical symbol corresponding to the jackpot symbol random value is determined as a special symbol to be stopped and displayed on the special symbol indicator 24. When the jackpot symbol random number is in the range of 5 to 9, the main CPU 201 sets the jackpot type to a normal jackpot, sets the upper limit round operation count to 15 (R) rounds, and plays the game after the jackpot game ends. The state is determined to be a non-high probability state, and the numerical symbol corresponding to the jackpot symbol random number is determined as a special symbol to be stopped and displayed on the special symbol indicator 24. When the process in this step is completed, the process proceeds to step S20-2-91.

  Here, the jackpot lottery means determines the gaming state after the end of the jackpot game to a high probability state with a probability of 50%. However, in the present invention, the probability that the jackpot lottery means determines the high probability state is not limited to this. Further, the probability that the jackpot lottery means determines the high probability state is made different depending on the gaming state (specifically, the probability that the jackpot lottery means determines the high probability state is indicated in the gaming state flag by indicating the high probability state. The case where the value (01) is set may be different from the case where the value (00) indicating the non-high probability state is set).

  Next, the main CPU 201 generates and sets a stop symbol command indicating the determined special symbol.

  In step S20-2-91, the main CPU 201, which is the jackpot winning content notification timing determination means, determines the number of round operations executed during the jackpot game, that is, the upper limit round operation number determined in step S20-2-8. The process which determines the timing which alert | reports is performed.

  First, the main CPU 201 extracts one random number value from random numbers generated from 0 to 99 by a random number generator. Next, the main CPU 201 determines the timing for notifying the upper limit round operation count based on the extracted random number value and the upper limit round operation count notification timing determination table (FIG. 16).

  For example, when the extracted random number value is included in the range of 0 to 79, the main CPU 201 determines the number of round operations executed during the jackpot game, that is, in step S20-2-8. The timing for informing the determined upper limit round operation count is determined before the execution of the fanfare effect (A timing). Further, when the extracted random number value is included in the range of 80 to 99, the main CPU 201 sets the timing for notifying the determined upper limit round operation count at the end of the second round (B timing). ). As described above, the main CPU 201 of the present embodiment has determined the timing for notifying the determined upper limit round operation count by lottery, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the timing for notifying the upper limit round operation count is not limited thereto. May be determined before the execution of the fanfare effect (A timing). Further, the main CPU 201 may determine that the upper limit round operation number is not notified when a predetermined lottery result is obtained. In this case, notification of the upper limit round operation count by the jackpot winning content notification control means is not performed. When the process in this step is completed, the process proceeds to step S20-2-92.

  In step S20-2-92, the main CPU 201 confirms whether or not to shift to the high probability state after the end of the jackpot game. Then, when transitioning to the high probability state after the end of the jackpot game (when the high probability state is determined as the gaming state after the end of the jackpot game in step S20-2-8), the high probability state is entered. The process proceeds to step S20-2-93 in order to determine the timing for notifying the transition. On the other hand, when the jackpot game does not shift to the high probability state (when the non-high probability state is determined as the game state after the jackpot game ends in step S20-2-8), step S20- Move on to processing 2-10.

  In step S20-2-93, the main CPU 201, which is the jackpot winning content notification timing determination unit, notifies the timing of transitioning to the high probability state after the round operation control by the round operation control unit is completed. It is determined until the game control ends (that is, C timing).

  In step S20-2-10, the main CPU 201, which is the special symbol variation display pattern determination unit and the variation display pattern determination unit, performs a process of determining the variation display pattern and variation display time of the special symbol and the decorative symbol.

  First, the main CPU 201 extracts one random number value from random numbers generated from 0 to 99 by a random number generator. Next, the main CPU 201 determines the variable display pattern and the variable display time of the special symbol and the decorative symbol based on the extracted random number value and the variable display pattern determination table (FIG. 19).

  For example, the main CPU 201 which is the special symbol variation display pattern determination unit and the variation display pattern determination unit is out of the result of the jackpot lottery performed in step S20-2-5, and the extracted random number value is 0. If it is included in the range of 70, a special symbol variation display pattern corresponding to the condition is determined, and a “normal variation (out)” is determined as a decoration symbol variation display pattern (at this time, The variable display time is determined to be 12 (s)).

  Further, when the result of the big hit lottery is out of the range and the extracted random number value is included in the range of 80 to 89, the main CPU 201 determines a special symbol variation display pattern according to the condition. At the same time, “normal reach fluctuation (displacement)” is determined as the variation display pattern of the decorative design (at this time, the variation display time is determined to be 30 (s)).

  Further, when the result of the big hit lottery is out of the range and the extracted random number value is included in the range of 90 to 94, the main CPU 201 determines a special symbol variation display pattern according to the condition. At the same time, “super reach variation 1 (displacement)” is determined as the variation display pattern of the decorative symbol (at this time, the variation display time is determined to be 45 (s)).

  Further, when the result of the big hit lottery is out of the range and the extracted random number value is included in the range of 95 to 99, the main CPU 201 determines a special symbol variation display pattern according to the condition. At the same time, “super reach fluctuation 2 (displacement)” is determined as the decorative display variable display pattern (at this time, the variable display time is determined to be 55 (s)).

  Also, the main CPU 201 determines a special symbol variation display pattern according to the condition when the result of the big win lottery is a win and the extracted random number value is included in the range of 0 to 20. At the same time, “normal reach fluctuation (winning)” is determined as the decorative display variation display pattern (at this time, the variation display time is determined to be 30 (s)).

  Further, the main CPU 201 determines the variation display pattern of the special symbol according to the condition when the result of the big hit lottery is a win and the extracted random number value is included in the range of 21 to 50. At the same time, “super reach fluctuation 1 (per hit)” is determined as the decorative display variable display pattern (at this time, the variable display time is determined to be 45 (s)).

  Further, when the result of the big hit lottery is a win and the extracted random number value is included in the range of 51 to 99, the main CPU 201 determines a special symbol variation display pattern according to the condition. At the same time, “super reach variation 2 (win)” is determined as the decorative symbol variation display pattern (at this time, the variation display time is determined to be 55 (s)).

  Then, a variation display pattern command indicating the variation display pattern and variation display time of the determined decorative design is generated and set.

  In step S20-2-11, the main CPU 201 sets the variable display time determined in the process of step S20-2-10 in the waiting time timer.

  The special symbol variation display on the special symbol display 24 is performed according to the special symbol variation display pattern determined in step S20-2-10 during the variation display time set in step S20-2-11. Is called. When the variable display time is over, the special symbol displayed in a variable manner stops with the special symbol determined in step S20-2-7 or step S20-2-8 being displayed.

  Further, the decorative symbol variation display is performed based on the variation dynamic display pattern command generated in step S20-2-10 during the variation display time set in step S20-2-11. When the variable display time is over, the decorative symbol to be variable displayed is determined by the sub CPU (decorative symbol determining means) 301 based on the stop symbol command generated in step S20-2-7 or step S20-2-8. It stops in the state where the decorated design is displayed.

  In step S20-2-12, the main CPU 201 erases the random number value and the like used for the special symbol storage check process this time from a predetermined storage area.

  [Special symbol display time management process]

  Next, the special symbol display time management process in step S20-4 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the special symbol display time management process.

  In step S20-4-1, the main CPU 201 confirms whether or not the control state flag is a value (02) indicating special symbol display time management. When the control state flag is a value (02) indicating special symbol display time management, the main CPU 201 proceeds to the process of step S20-4-2, and the control state flag is a value indicating special symbol display time management. If not (02), the special symbol display time management process is terminated.

  In step S20-4-2, the main CPU 201 confirms whether or not the value of the waiting time timer in which the waiting time after determination is set is “0”. When the value of the waiting time timer for which the waiting time after determination is set is “0”, the main CPU 201 proceeds to the processing of step S20-4-3, and the waiting time for which the waiting time after determination is set. If the timer value is not “0”, the special symbol display time management process is terminated. Note that the stop display of special symbols, decorative symbols, etc. is continued until the value of the waiting time timer becomes “0”.

  In step S20-4-3, the main CPU 201 confirms whether or not the jackpot lottery performed in step S20-2-5 (FIG. 6) has been won. As a result of the confirmation, the main CPU 201 wins the jackpot lottery. The process proceeds to step S20-4-6. On the other hand, if the big win lottery is not won, the process proceeds to step S20-4-5.

  In step S20-4-5, the main CPU 201 sets a value (08) indicating the end of the special symbol game in the control state flag, and ends the special symbol display time management process.

  Next, when it is confirmed in step S20-4-3 that the big hit lottery has been won, the process of step S20-4-6 is performed. In step S20-4-6, the main CPU 201, which is the gaming state control means, sets (00) to the gaming state flag and ends the control of the high probability state. Further, in this step, the main CPU 201 sets a value (00) indicating a non-short-time state in the fluctuation shortening flag, and ends the short-time state control.

  In step S20-4-7, the main CPU 201 confirms whether or not it is time to notify the upper limit round operation count. When it is time to notify the upper limit round motion count (for example, in step S20-2-91 (FIG. 6), the timing for notifying the upper limit round motion count is determined before execution of the fanfare effect (A timing). If it is determined, the process proceeds to step S20-4-8 to notify the number of upper limit round operations, while if it is not the timing to notify the upper limit round operations, the process of step S20-4-9 is performed. Move on.

  In step S20-4-8, the main CPU 201 generates and sets an upper limit round operation number notification command indicating the upper limit round operation number determined in step S20-2-8 (FIG. 6).

  When this upper limit round operation number notification command is transmitted to the sub CPU 301, the upper round operation number determined in step S20-2-8 (FIG. 6), that is, the jackpot game is controlled under the control of the jackpot winning content notification control means. In addition to notifying the number of round operations to be performed, an effect is provided to notify that the number of round operations has changed.

  According to such a present embodiment, when winning the jackpot lottery, the content of the winning jackpot (the number of round operations performed during the jackpot game, etc.) is not after the jackpot winning, but after the jackpot winning Informed.

  According to this, even after winning the jackpot, until the number of round operations to be executed during the jackpot game is notified, the game is played while expecting that the number of times is determined to be advantageous to the player. Since it becomes possible to perform, it becomes possible to maintain the player's expectation after winning the jackpot.

  In this case, for example, even if a winning big hit with fewer rounds is executed compared to a probable jackpot or a normal jackpot, the above-mentioned probable jackpot or normal jackpot will be held until the upper limit round action count is notified. Can be expected to win, so the player's sense of expectation can be further sustained.

  Furthermore, according to the present invention in which the upper limit round operation number, which is the number of round operations executed during the jackpot game, is notified after the jackpot winning, not when the jackpot winning, according to the present invention, the round operation executed compared to the sudden jackpot If you win a large number of jackpots (for example, promising jackpots or regular jackpots), the upper limit round number of operations will be announced during the jackpot game, as if you had won 15 rounds of jackpot ( For example, it is possible to give a player an impression that the player has been suddenly promoted during a game, such as a promising jackpot or a normal jackpot, so that an unexpected joy can be given to the player. It is possible to further increase the willingness to play.

  In step S20-4-9, the main CPU 201 generates and sets a fanfare effect execution command that is a command related to the fanfare effect.

  When this fanfare effect execution command is transmitted to the sub CPU 301, a fanfare effect indicating that the jackpot is won is executed under the control of the jackpot winning effect control means.

  In step S20-4-10, the main CPU 201 sets a value (03) indicating jackpot start interval management in the control state flag.

  In step S20-4-11, the main CPU 201 sets a time (for example, 10 seconds) corresponding to the jackpot start interval in the waiting time timer.

  [Big hit start interval management processing]

  Next, the jackpot start interval management process in step S20-5 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the jackpot start interval management process according to the present embodiment.

  In step S20-5-1, the main CPU 201 confirms whether or not the control state flag is a value (03) indicating jackpot start interval management. Then, when the control state flag is a value (03) indicating the jackpot start interval management, the main CPU 201 proceeds to the process of step S20-5-2. On the other hand, if the control status flag is not a value (03) indicating jackpot start interval management, the jackpot start interval management process is terminated.

  In step S20-5-2, the main CPU 201 confirms whether or not the value of the waiting time timer in which the time corresponding to the jackpot start interval is set is “0”. Then, when the value of the waiting time timer in which the time corresponding to the jackpot start interval is set is “0”, the main CPU 201 proceeds to the process of step S20-5-3 to set the time corresponding to the jackpot start interval. When the value of the waiting time timer for which is set is not “0”, the jackpot start interval management process is terminated.

  In step S20-5-3, the main CPU 201 adds “1” to the special winning device opening number counter.

  In step S20-5-4, the main CPU 201, which is a round operation control means, controls the big prize device solenoid 72S so as to open the door 15a of the big prize device 15. As a result, the control of the round operation in which the winning device 15 is in an open state in which it is easy to accept the game ball is started, and the game ball can pass through the passing area. The control of the round operation is performed until a predetermined opening upper limit time (for example, 30 seconds) elapses or until the number of winning game balls to the grand prize winning device 15 reaches the upper limit winning ball number (for example, 10). Will continue.

  In step S20-5-5, the main CPU 201 sets, in the control state flag, a value (04) indicating that the big winning device is being opened.

  In step S20-5-6, the main CPU 201 sets the opening upper limit time (for example, 30 seconds) in the big winning device opening time timer.

  [Monitoring of residual balls in the big prize device]

  Next, the process for monitoring the remaining balls in the special winning device in step S20-7 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of the residual ball monitoring process in the big winning device according to the present embodiment.

  In step S20-7-1, the main CPU 201 confirms whether or not the control state flag is a value (05) indicating monitoring of the winning ball in the winning device. Then, when the control state flag is a value (05) indicating monitoring of the winning ball in the winning device, the main CPU 201 proceeds to the process of step S20-7-2. On the other hand, if the control state flag is not a value (05) indicating monitoring of the winning ball in the winning device, the monitoring process of remaining ball in the winning device is terminated.

  In step S20-7-2, the main CPU 201 confirms whether or not the value of the waiting time timer in which the extra ball remaining time monitoring time is set is “0”. Then, when the value of the waiting time timer is “0”, the main CPU 201 proceeds to the process of step S20-7-3. On the other hand, when the value of the waiting time timer is not “0”, the in-winning device residual ball monitoring process is terminated.

  In step S20-7-21, the main CPU 201 confirms whether or not it is time to notify the upper limit round operation count. And when it becomes the timing which alert | reports an upper limit round operation frequency (for example, in said step S20-2-91 (FIG. 6), the timing which alert | reports an upper limit round operation frequency is the end of the 2nd round (B timing). And when the second round ends (that is, when the value of the winning device opening number counter becomes 2), the process of step S20-7-22 is performed to notify the upper limit round operation number. Move. On the other hand, if it is not time to notify the upper limit round operation count, the process proceeds to step S20-7-11.

  In step S20-7-22, the main CPU 201 generates and sets an upper limit round operation number notification command indicating the upper limit round operation number determined in step S20-2-8 (FIG. 6).

  When this upper limit round operation number notification command is transmitted to the sub CPU 301, the upper round operation number determined in step S20-2-8 (FIG. 6), that is, the jackpot game is controlled under the control of the jackpot winning content notification control means. In addition to notifying the number of round operations to be performed, an effect is provided to notify that the number of round operations has changed.

  According to such a present embodiment, when winning the jackpot lottery, the content of the winning jackpot (the number of round operations performed during the jackpot game, etc.) is not after the jackpot winning, but after the jackpot winning Informed.

  According to this, even after winning the jackpot, until the number of round operations to be executed during the jackpot game is notified, the game is played while expecting that the number of times is determined to be advantageous to the player. Since it becomes possible to perform, it becomes possible to maintain the player's expectation after winning the jackpot.

  In this case, for example, even when winning a winning big hit with a small number of round operations to be executed compared to the probability changing big hit or the normal big hit, until the second round is over, Since the winning can be expected, the player's expectation can be sustained more.

  Furthermore, according to the present invention in which the upper limit round operation number, which is the number of round operations executed during the jackpot game, is notified after the jackpot winning, not when the jackpot winning, according to the present invention, the round operation executed compared to the sudden jackpot If you win a large number of jackpots (for example, promising jackpots or regular jackpots), the upper limit round number of operations will be announced during the jackpot game, as if you had won 15 rounds of jackpot ( For example, it is possible to give a player an impression that the player has been suddenly promoted during a game, such as a promising jackpot or a normal jackpot, so that an unexpected joy can be given to the player. It is possible to further increase the willingness to play.

  In step S20-7-3, the main CPU 201 confirms whether or not the final round has ended. Then, the main CPU 201 determines that when the final round is completed (when the value of the big winning device opening number counter reaches the upper limit round operation number, that is, the number of executed round operations is step S20-2 (FIG. 5)). If the upper limit number of rounds determined in the special symbol memory check process is reached), the process proceeds to step S20-7-31 in order to finish the control of the jackpot game. On the other hand, when the final round has not ended (when the number of executed round actions has not reached the upper limit round action number), the process of step S20-7-11 is performed in order to continue control of the jackpot game. Move.

  In step S20-7-31, the main CPU 201 confirms whether or not it is time to notify that the transition to the high probability state has occurred. Then, when the timing for notifying that the transition to the high probability state is reached (for example, the timing for notifying that the transition to the high probability state is performed in step S20-2-93 (FIG. 6) is the C timing ( 17 and 18), the process proceeds to step S20-7-32 in order to notify that the game will shift to the high probability state after the jackpot game is over. On the other hand, if it is not the time to notify that the transition to the high probability state is made, the process proceeds to step S20-7-4.

  In step S20-7-32, the main CPU 201 generates and sets a high probability state transition notification command indicating that transition to the high probability state is performed.

  When this high-probability state transition notification command is transmitted to the sub CPU 301, the control of the jackpot winning content notification control means notifies that the control of the high-probability state is performed after the end of the jackpot game, and after the jackpot game An effect of notifying that the gaming state has changed is executed.

  According to the present embodiment, when the jackpot lottery is won, the contents of the winning jackpot (such as the game state after the jackpot game is ended) are notified after the jackpot winning, not at the time of the jackpot winning. The

  According to this, even after winning the jackpot, until the gaming state after the end of the jackpot game is notified, the gaming state after the end of the jackpot game is determined to be advantageous to the player. Since the game can be performed while expecting, it becomes possible to further maintain the player's sense of expectation after winning the jackpot.

  In this case, for example, even if a normal jackpot without a transition to a high probability state is won, until the final round is over, a jackpot with a transition to a high probability state (for example, a probable jackpot or a sudden jackpot) Etc.), the player's expectation can be further sustained.

  In addition, according to the present invention that the fact that the transition to the high probability state after the jackpot is ended is notified not after the jackpot winning but after the jackpot winning, according to the present invention, the jackpot with the transition to the high probability state (for example, the probability variation jackpot or the sudden In the case of winning the jackpot game etc., the fact that it will shift to the high probability state after the jackpot game ends is notified in the middle of the jackpot game, so that it is as if from the normal jackpot without the transition to the high probability state You can give players the impression that they suddenly promoted during a game to a big jackpot (for example, a promising big jackpot or a sudden big jackpot) with a transition to a probability state, giving the player an unexpected joy. This makes it possible to increase the game motivation of the player.

  In step S20-7-4, the main CPU 201 sets a value (07) indicating the jackpot end interval in the control state flag. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S20-7-5.

  In step S20-7-5, the main CPU 201 sets “0” in the large winning device opening number counter. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S20-7-6.

  In step S20-7-6, the main CPU 201 sets a time (for example, 5 seconds) corresponding to the jackpot end interval in the waiting time timer, and ends the winning ball remaining ball monitoring process. When the time corresponding to this jackpot end interval elapses, the control of the jackpot game by the game state control means is ended.

  In step S20-7-11, the main CPU 201 sets a value (06) indicating the waiting time management before the big winning device reopening to the control state flag.

  In step S20-7-12, the main CPU 201 sets a time (for example, 5 seconds) corresponding to the interval between rounds in the waiting time timer.

  [Inter-round interval management processing]

  Next, the interval management process between rounds in step S20-8 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of the inter-round interval management processing according to the present embodiment.

  In step S20-8-1, the main CPU 201 confirms whether or not the control state flag is a value (06) indicating waiting time management before the big winning device reopening. When the control status flag is a value (06) indicating the waiting time management before the big winning device reopening, the main CPU 201 proceeds to the process of step S20-8-2. On the other hand, when the control state flag is not a value (06) indicating the waiting time management before the big winning device reopening, the inter-round interval management processing is ended.

  In step S20-8-2, the main CPU 201 confirms whether or not the value of the waiting time timer in which the time corresponding to the interval between rounds is set is “0”. Then, when the value of the waiting time timer in which the time corresponding to the interval between rounds is set is “0”, the main CPU 201 proceeds to the process of step S20-8-3. On the other hand, when the value of the waiting time timer in which the time corresponding to the interval between rounds is set is not “0”, the interval management process between rounds is terminated.

  In step S20-8-3, the main CPU 201 adds “1” to the value of the winning device opening number counter.

  In step S20-8-4, the main CPU 201, which is a round operation control means, controls the big prize device solenoid 72S so as to open the door 15a of the big prize device 15. As a result, the control of the round operation in which the winning device 15 is in an open state in which it is easy to accept the game ball is started, and the game ball can pass through the passing area. The control of the round operation is performed until a predetermined opening upper limit time (for example, 30 seconds) elapses or until the number of winning game balls to the grand prize winning device 15 reaches the upper limit winning ball number (for example, 10). Will continue.

  In step S20-8-8, the main CPU 201 sets, in the control state flag, a value (04) indicating that the winning device is open.

  In step S20-8-9, the main CPU 201 sets an opening upper limit time (for example, 30 seconds) in the big winning device opening time timer.

  [Big hit end interval processing]

  Next, the jackpot end interval process in step S20-9 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the jackpot end interval process.

  In step S20-9-1, the main CPU 201 confirms whether or not the control state flag is a value (07) indicating a jackpot end interval. Then, when the control state flag is a value (07) indicating the jackpot end interval, the main CPU 201 proceeds to the process of step S20-9-2. On the other hand, when the control state flag is not a value (07) indicating the jackpot end interval, the jackpot end interval process is ended.

  In step S20-9-2, the main CPU 201 confirms whether or not the value of the waiting time timer in which the time corresponding to the jackpot end interval is set is “0”. Then, when the value of the waiting time timer in which the time corresponding to the jackpot end interval is set is “0”, the main CPU 201 proceeds to the process of step S20-9-3. On the other hand, if the value of the waiting time timer in which the time corresponding to the jackpot end interval is set is not “0”, the jackpot end interval processing is ended.

  In step S20-9-3, the main CPU 201 sets a value (08) indicating the end of the special symbol game to the control state flag.

  In step S20-9-4, the main CPU 201 confirms whether or not to shift to the high probability state after the end of the jackpot game. And when shifting to the high probability state after the end of the jackpot game (when the high probability state is determined as the gaming state after the end of the jackpot game in the above step S20-2-8 (FIG. 6)), In order to shift the gaming state to the high probability state, the process proceeds to step S20-9-7. On the other hand, if the transition to the high probability state is not made after the jackpot game ends, the process proceeds to step S20-9-8.

  In step S20-9-7, the main CPU 201, which is a gaming state control means, sets a value (01) indicating a high probability state in the gaming state flag to control the high probability state. After this process is completed, the process proceeds to step S20-9-8.

  In step S20-9-8, the main CPU 201 sets the value (33) indicating the time reduction state in the fluctuation reduction flag, and controls the time reduction state. As a result, the state shifts to the time-short state where the sum of the open state times of the variable blades 18a and 18b per unit time becomes relatively large. The control in the short time state is continued until the variation display of the special symbol reaches a predetermined upper limit number of times (for example, 100 times) or until the big hit lottery by the big hit lottery means is won. After this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  As described above, the time saving state in the present embodiment is started when the jackpot is won and the jackpot game ends. However, in the present invention, the start condition of the time reduction state is not limited to this. Further, whether or not to start the time-saving state after the end of the jackpot game may be determined by lottery.

  [Sub-control circuit processing]

  Next, the main process by the sub-control circuit 300 and the command reception interrupt process executed so as to interrupt the main process when receiving a command from the main control circuit 200 will be described. FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of the command reception interrupt processing according to the embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 13 shows the processing procedure of the main processing by the sub control circuit of the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. It is a flowchart.

  First, the command reception interrupt process will be described with reference to FIG. This command reception interrupt process is generated every time the sub control circuit 300 receives a command from the main control circuit 200.

  In step S201, the sub CPU 301 saves the information stored in the register in order to interrupt the currently executing process (main process described later).

  In step S202, the sub CPU 301 receives a command from the main CPU 201 received via the command input port 304 (for example, a change display pattern command, a round operation number notification command, a high probability state transition notification command, a fanfare effect execution command, a stop symbol). Command, standby state command, etc.) are stored in the reception buffer area of the work RAM 303.

  In step S203, the sub CPU 301 restores the information saved in step S201 to the register. As a result, the suspended process can be resumed.

  Next, the main processing of the sub control circuit 300 of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S210, the sub CPU 301 executes an initialization process for initializing various settings.

  In step S220, the sub CPU 301 executes a command analysis process (see FIG. 14) described later for details. In this step, processing for reading out a command stored in the reception buffer is mainly performed.

  In step S230, the sub CPU 301 confirms the effect data set in the command analysis process (FIG. 14) to be described later, and executes the display control process based on the set effect data.

  In addition, when the presentation data corresponding to the variable display pattern command is set in step S220-4 (FIG. 11), the sub CPU 301 serving as the display control means displays the decorative design according to the mode included in the set presentation data. The data for instructing the VDP 305a is changed over time so as to display the fluctuation. By executing the above instruction transmitted by the VDP 305a every predetermined time, in the decorative symbol display area 21b of the liquid crystal display device 21, during the variable display time determined in step S20-2-10 (FIG. 6), The decorative symbols are displayed in a variable manner according to the set effect data.

  For example, in the command analysis process (FIG. 14), when the effect data corresponding to the variation display pattern command indicating the super reach variation 1 (out) is set, the sub CPU 301 performs the super reach for 45 (s). Decorative display variation display corresponding to variation 1 is executed.

  After the change display is completed, the decorative symbols determined in step S220-4 described later are stopped and displayed.

  Further, when the sub CPU 301 serving as the jackpot winning content notification control means is set in the step S220-6 (FIG. 14) described later, effect data for reporting the upper limit round operation number indicated by the upper limit round operation number notification command is set. The data for instructing the VDP 305a is changed with time so that the effect image according to the aspect included in the set effect data is displayed. The effect image is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 21 by executing the above instruction transmitted by the VDP 305a every predetermined time.

  For example, when the effect data for notifying that the upper limit round operation count has become 15 rounds is set, the data for instructing the VDP 305a to display the effect image for performing the notification Change over time.

  In this case, since the character information “15R promotion!” Is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 21 (see FIG. 22A), the number of round operations performed during the jackpot game is changed to 15 rounds ( You can be notified that you have been promoted.

  Also, the sub CPU 301 which is the jackpot winning content notification control means has the effect data for notifying that the control of the high probability state is performed after the jackpot game is finished in step S220-8 (FIG. 14) described later. When set, the data for instructing the VDP 305a is changed with time so as to display the effect image according to the aspect included in the set effect data. The effect image is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 21 by executing the above instruction transmitted by the VDP 305a every predetermined time.

  For example, when the effect data for notifying that the control of the high probability state is performed after the jackpot game is finished, the VDP 305a is instructed to display the effect image for performing the notification. The data to be changed over time.

  In this case, since the character information “probability promotion!” Is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 21 (see FIG. 22B), the gaming state after the jackpot game is changed (promoted) to a high probability state. Can be notified.

  Further, the sub CPU 301 which is a jackpot winning effect control means has effect data for causing the liquid crystal display device 21 to display an effect image for signaling that the jackpot game is started in step S220-9 (FIG. 14) described later. When set, the data for instructing the VDP 305a is changed with time so as to display the effect image according to the aspect included in the set effect data. The effect image is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 21 by executing the above instruction transmitted by the VDP 305a every predetermined time.

  For example, when the effect data for displaying the effect image indicating that the jackpot game is started is set on the liquid crystal display device 21, the effect image according to the effect data is displayed on the VDP 305a. Data for instruction is changed over time.

  In this case, the liquid crystal display device 21 displays the character information “start of jackpot” and the firework image 410 which is an effect image for signaling the jackpot (see FIG. 23, that is, the fanfare effect is executed). The player can be notified that the jackpot game is started.

  In step S240, the sub CPU 301 executes a voice control process.

  Specifically, in the sound control process, the sub CPU 301 confirms whether or not the effect data related to the sound is included in the effect data set in step S220. As a result of the confirmation, if the production data related to the voice is included, the production data (hereinafter referred to as “voice production data”) is sent to the voice control circuit 306. The voice control circuit 306 causes the speakers 6a and 6b to output, for example, a sound signal for notifying the player of a predetermined gaming state based on the voice effect data.

  Further, the sub CPU 301 as the jackpot winning effect control means sets the effect data for causing the speakers 6a and 6b to output a sound to signal that the jackpot game is started in step S220-9 (FIG. 14) described later. If it is, the effect data is sent to the audio control circuit 306. In this case, under the control of the audio control circuit 306, music indicating a big win is output from the speakers 6a and 6b (that is, a fanfare effect is executed). The player can be notified of the start of the jackpot game also by the output sound.

  In step S250, the sub CPU 301 executes lamp control processing.

  Specifically, in the lamp control process, the sub CPU 301 confirms whether or not the effect data related to the lamp and the LED is included in the effect data set in step S220. As a result of the confirmation, if the effect data related to the lamp or LED is included, the effect data (hereinafter referred to as “lamp effect data”) is sent to the lamp control circuit 307. Based on the lamp effect data, the lamp control circuit 307 causes the decorative lamp 39a to turn on / off according to a predetermined lighting / extinguishing pattern, for example.

  In this main process, the processes from step S220 to step S250 described above are repeated.

  [Command analysis processing]

  Next, the command analysis processing in step S220 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of command analysis processing according to the present embodiment.

  In step S220-1, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not a command is stored in the reception buffer. If it is determined that the command is stored in the reception buffer, the process proceeds to step S220-2. On the other hand, if no command is stored in the reception buffer, the command analysis processing is terminated.

  In step S220-2, the sub CPU 301 reads a command from the reception buffer.

  In step S220-3, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the read command is a variable display pattern command. If the result of this determination is that it is a variable display pattern command, processing proceeds to step S220-4. On the other hand, if it is not a variable display pattern command (if it is another command), the process proceeds to step S220-5.

  In step S220-4, the sub CPU 301 sets effect data corresponding to the read variation display pattern command in the work area of the work RAM 303. In the same step, the sub CPU 301 determines the decoration pattern stop mode in accordance with the stop symbol command transmitted from the main CPU 201, and sets the effect data corresponding to the stop mode in the work area of the work RAM 303. Thereby, after the decorative display corresponding to the variable display pattern command is displayed in the display control process (FIG. 13), the stop mode determined in this step is stopped and displayed.

  In step S220-5, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the read command is an upper limit round operation number notification command. As a result of this determination, if it is an upper limit round operation number notification command, the process proceeds to step S220-6. On the other hand, when it is not the upper limit round operation number notification command (when it is another command), the process proceeds to step S220-7.

  In step S <b> 220-6, the sub CPU 301, which is a jackpot winning content notification control means, sets effect data for notifying the upper limit round operation number indicated by the upper limit round operation number notification command in the work area of the work RAM 303.

  For example, when the upper limit round action number indicated by the upper limit round action number notification command is 15 rounds (that is, when the number of round actions executed during the jackpot game is 15 rounds), the sub CPU 301 sets the upper limit round action number. Production data for notifying that the number of operations has reached 15 rounds is set in the work area of the work RAM 303.

  In this case, in the display control process (FIG. 13), the character information “15R promotion!” Is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 21 (see FIG. 22A), and the number of round operations executed during the jackpot game is determined. It is notified that it has changed (promoted) to 15 rounds.

  According to this, even after the jackpot winning, until the effect image for informing the number of round operations executed during the jackpot game is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 21, the number of times is advantageously determined for the player. Since it is possible to play a game while expecting that it has been made, it is possible to further maintain the player's sense of expectation after winning the jackpot.

  In addition, the upper limit round operation count, which is the number of round operations executed during the jackpot game, is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 21 as shown in FIG. 22A after winning the jackpot, not when the jackpot is won. According to the present invention, when the number of round operations to be executed is larger than the number of round hits (for example, the probability variation jackpot or the normal jackpot), the upper limit round operation count is displayed in the middle of the jackpot game. As a result, it is possible to give the player an impression of suddenly being promoted during the game from a two-round sudden jackpot to a 15-round jackpot (for example, a promising jackpot or a regular jackpot). It is possible to give a player a joy, and to increase the player's willingness to play.

  In step S220-7, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the read command is a high probability state transition notification command. If the result of this determination is a high-probability state transition notification command, the process proceeds to step S220-8. On the other hand, if the command is not a high-probability state transition notification command (if it is another command), the process proceeds to step S220-9.

  In step S220-8, the sub-CPU 301 serving as the jackpot winning content notification control means sets effect data for notifying that the control in the high probability state is performed after the jackpot game is finished in the work area of the work RAM 303. .

  In this case, in the display control process (FIG. 13), the character information “probability promotion!” Is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 21 (see FIG. 22B), and the gaming state after the jackpot game is changed to a high probability state. (Promotion) is notified.

  According to this, even after winning the jackpot, until the effect image indicating the gaming state after the jackpot game is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 21, the gaming state after the jackpot game is ended is the player. Since it is possible to play a game while expecting that it is determined to be advantageous to the player, it is possible to further maintain the player's expectation after winning the jackpot.

  Furthermore, according to the present invention displayed on the liquid crystal display device 21 as shown in FIG. 22 (b) after the jackpot is won, the fact that the state is shifted to the high probability state after the jackpot is won is not displayed when the jackpot is won. If you win a jackpot with a transition to a probability state (for example, a promising jackpot or a surprise jackpot), the fact that you will transition to a high probability state after the jackpot game ends will be displayed in the middle of the jackpot game The player has the impression that it was suddenly promoted during the game, from a normal jackpot without a transition to a high probability state to a jackpot with a transition to a high probability state (for example, a promising jackpot or a sudden jackpot) Therefore, an unexpected joy can be given to the player, and the player's willingness to play can be further enhanced.

  In step S220-9, the sub CPU 301 executes predetermined processing based on the read command. For example, effect data corresponding to the read command (for example, a standby state command) is set in the work area of the work RAM 303. In addition, when the sub CPU 301 reads the fanfare effect execution command, the sub CPU 301 indicates that the sound that signals the start of the jackpot game is output from the speakers 6a and 6b, or that the jackpot game is started. Effect data and the like for displaying the effect image to be signaled on the liquid crystal display device 21 are set in the work area of the work RAM 303.

  In this case, in the display control process (FIG. 13), an effect image indicating that the jackpot game is started is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 21 and the jackpot game is started from the speakers 6a and 6b. Since the sound is output, the player can recognize that the jackpot game is started.

  Although the embodiment of the present invention has been described above, this is merely a specific example of the present invention, and does not specifically limit the present invention.

  For example, in the present embodiment, when the jackpot lottery by the jackpot lottery means is won, either the high probability state or the non-high probability state is determined by the jackpot lottery means as the gaming state after the jackpot game ends. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when the jackpot is won, the high probability state may be determined by the jackpot lottery means.

  In the present embodiment, the number of round operations executed (the upper limit number of round operations) is the same for the jackpot game that accompanies the probable jackpot and the jackpot game that accompanies the normal jackpot. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The number of round operations to be executed may be different between the jackpot game associated with the jackpot and the jackpot game associated with the regular jackpot.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the notification of the upper limit round operation frequency, the effect of notifying that the upper limit round operation frequency has changed, and the like are automatically displayed on the liquid crystal display device 21 as character information. However, the display is not limited to this (for example, see FIG. 22A), and may be displayed in response to a player's stop operation.

  Hereinafter, based on FIG. 24 to FIG. 25, the notification of the upper limit round operation frequency, the effect of notifying that the upper limit round operation frequency has changed, etc. are displayed according to the player's stop operation. An example will be described.

  FIG. 24 shows an overview of a gaming machine in which a mini game button 520 is provided on the surface side of the upper plate 4a in the gaming machine 1 (hereinafter, the gaming machine is referred to as “gaming machine 500”). However, the mini game button 520 may be arranged at another position.

  In addition, in the liquid crystal display device 21 in the gaming machine 500, an identification information display area 511 (FIG. 25) in which a change display and a stop display of the identification information are performed is provided to the right of the decorative symbol display area 21b. However, the position of the identification information display area 511 is not limited to the position described above, and may be provided at another position.

  Examples of the identification information displayed in the identification information display area 511 include Arabic numerals such as “0”, “1”, “2”... “9”, and other symbols. The identification information in the identification information display area 511 is variably displayed under the control of the sub CPU 301 when the upper limit round operation number notification command is transmitted from the main CPU 201 to the sub CPU 301 (see FIG. 25A). . When the variation display of the identification information in the identification information display area 511 is finished and “7” is stopped and displayed (see FIG. 25B), the number of upper limit round operations and the number of upper limit round operations are An effect or the like for notifying that a change has occurred is displayed as character information on the liquid crystal display device 21 (see, for example, FIG. 22C. In the same figure, the character information “15R promotion!” Is displayed). Shown).

Here, the mini game button 520 is electrically connected to the sub CPU 301, and when the mini game button 520 is operated (pressed), a stop signal is input to the sub CPU 301. . The sub CPU 301 in the gaming machine 500 has a function of stopping and displaying the identification information during the variable display at the timing when the stop signal is transmitted. Specifically, when the sub CPU 301 transmits an upper limit round operation frequency notification command indicating 15 rounds from the main CPU 201 to the sub CPU 301 and the identification information is in a variable display (see FIG. 25A). When the mini game button 520 is pressed, (numerical symbol “7”) is stopped and displayed at the timing of the pressing (see FIG. 25B), and the character information “15R promotion!” Is displayed on the liquid crystal display device. 21 (see FIG. 25C).
In addition, when the sub CPU 301 transmits the upper limit round operation frequency notification command indicating two rounds from the main CPU 201 to the sub CPU 301 and the identification information is in the variable display, the sub CPU 301 presses the mini game button 520. At the time of the pressing, the numerical symbols other than “7” are stopped and displayed, and the character information “2R fall” is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 21.

  According to this, the identification information in the identification information display area 511 can be stopped and displayed by the player's stop operation, and the notification of the upper limit round motion count and the notification that the upper limit round motion count has changed are provided. It is possible to display an effect or the like to be performed according to the player's stop operation. In this case, technical intervention can be enhanced, and the interest of the game can be further enhanced.

  In the above-described example, the identification information corresponding to the upper limit round operation count is stopped and displayed regardless of the timing of pressing the mini game button 520. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the mini game button 520 is displayed. The identification information corresponding to the pressed timing may be stopped and displayed. In this case, for example, when the mini game button 520 is pressed at a timing when “3” is stopped and displayed, the mini game is displayed at a timing when “3” is stopped and displayed and “5” is stopped and displayed. When the button 520 is pressed, “5” is stopped and displayed.

  Here, when the upper limit round action count is 15 rounds, the sub CPU 301 notifies the upper limit round action count and the like (character information) only when the mini game button 520 is pressed at a timing when “7” is stopped and displayed. Display of “15R promotion!” (See FIG. 25C)) may be performed. In addition, when the upper limit round operation count is 2 rounds, notification of the upper limit round operation count etc. (character information “2R” only when the mini game button 520 is pressed at a timing when symbols other than “7” are stopped and displayed. "End" display) may be performed.

  In addition, the decorative symbol in the decorative symbol display region 21b may have the function of the identification information in the identification information display region 511 of the present embodiment. For example, when the sub CPU 301 wins the big hit lottery and the upper limit round operation frequency notification command indicating 15 rounds is transmitted from the main CPU 201 to the sub CPU 301, the decorative symbols in the decorative symbol display area 21b are variably displayed, Even after the elapse of time, “7” is stopped and displayed on all of the left reel portion 22a, the middle reel portion 22b, and the right reel portion 22c, and the character information “15R promotion!” Is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 21. Good. Further, when the sub CPU 301 wins the big hit lottery and the upper limit round operation number notification command indicating two rounds is transmitted from the main CPU 201 to the sub CPU 301, the decorative CPU displays the decorative symbols in the decorative symbol display area 21b in a variable manner. Even after the elapse of time, symbols other than “7” are stopped and displayed on the left reel portion 22a, the middle reel portion 22b, and the right reel portion 22c, and the character information “2R end” is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 21. Good.

  In addition, the sub CPU (bonus winning content notification control means) 301 displays on the liquid crystal display device 21 the identification information stop mode of the identification information display area 511 and the liquid crystal display device 21 to the effect that the maximum number of round operations and the number of round operations have changed. However, the notification is not limited to this, and the notification may be made by another method. For example, the sub CPU 301 may display a predetermined character on the liquid crystal display device 21 and notify the upper limit number of round motions and the like according to the change mode of the character.

  For example, when the upper limit round action count is 15 rounds, the sub CPU 301 enlarges and displays the predetermined character, and when the upper limit round action count is 2 rounds, the sub CPU 301 reduces the predetermined character display. It may be like this.

  Further, the sub CPU (big winner winning content notification control means) 301 notifies the upper limit round action number only when a predetermined mini game is won when the upper limit round action number is 15 rounds. May be. For example, when the upper limit round operation number is determined to be 15 rounds, the sub CPU 301 counts the number of times a predetermined button provided in the gaming machine is pressed, and the number of times the button is pressed within a predetermined period (for example, (10 times) or more may be notified of the number of round operations.

  The jackpot lottery means of this embodiment determines 15 rounds as the upper limit round operation count when winning a promising jackpot or normal jackpot, and 2 rounds as the upper limit round operation count when winning a winning big hit. Although determined, the upper limit round operation count to be determined is not limited to this. For example, the jackpot lottery means may determine eight rounds as the upper limit round operation number when the normal jackpot is won.

  In addition, the sub CPU (big hit winning content notification control means) 301 of the present embodiment performs control for notifying the number of round actions determined by the big win lottery means, and the effect of notifying that the number of round actions has changed. Are preferentially executed as notification in the first stage, the control for notifying that the control of the high probability state is performed after the jackpot game, and the effect for notifying that the game state has changed after the jackpot game, Although it was supposed to be executed later as the second-stage notification, the present invention is not limited to this, but the control for notifying that the control in the high probability state is performed after the jackpot game and the game state after the jackpot game have changed. The effect of notifying the effect is preferentially executed as the notification in the first stage, the control for notifying the number of round operations determined by the jackpot lottery means, An effect such that notification to the effect that the number of command operation is changed, it may be adapted to execute later as broadcast in the second stage.

  Further, in the present invention, even if the maximum number of rounds is determined to be 15 rounds by the jackpot lottery means, a notification that two rounds of jackpot game will be executed at the timing of winning the jackpot is made. (For example, the notification may be made by displaying character information “2R jackpot” on the liquid crystal display device 21 under the control of the sub CPU 301). In this case, if notification of the upper limit round number of operations is made after notifying that 2 rounds of jackpot game will be executed, it will be as if from 2 rounds of jackpot (for example, sudden jackpot) to 15 rounds of jackpot (probability jackpot etc.) It is possible to give the player the impression of being promoted during the jackpot game. According to this, even if the player wins the winning round of 2 rounds, the player will play the game while expecting notification of the continuation of the round action. It becomes possible to maintain the player's expectation for the payout rate.

  Further, in the present invention, even if the upper limit round number of operations is determined to be 2 rounds by the jackpot lottery means, a notification that 15 rounds of jackpot game will be executed at the timing of winning the jackpot is made. (For example, the notification may be made by displaying the character information “15R jackpot” on the liquid crystal display device 21 under the control of the sub CPU 301). In this case, if notification of the upper limit round operation number is made after notifying that the 15-round jackpot has been won, it is as if the 15-round jackpot (for example, a promising jackpot) is a jackpot from 2 rounds (for example, a sudden jackpot) It is possible to give the player the impression that the player has fallen during the game.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, when the jackpot lottery is won, the announcement of the contents of the winning jackpot and the effect of notifying that the contents of the jackpot have changed are made a plurality of times after the jackpot winning. It is divided into two.

  In this case, for example, notification of the number of round operations executed during the jackpot game (the number of times that the big winning device (specific winning device) 15 is opened), an effect indicating that the number of round operations has changed, jackpot The notification of the game state after the end of the game, the effect of notifying that the game state has changed after the jackpot game, and the like can be executed in a plurality of times after the jackpot winning instead of the jackpot winning.

  According to this, even after winning the jackpot, until the contents of the jackpot are notified, the number of round operations executed during the jackpot game, the game state after the jackpot game, etc. are advantageous to the player. Since it becomes possible to play a game while expecting that it has been decided, it is possible to provide a gaming machine having a gaming form that can further maintain the player's expectation after winning the jackpot Become.

  Further, after the jackpot winning, according to the present invention in which the effect of notifying that the contents of the jackpot has changed is executed, it is possible to give the player an impression as if the gaming situation has changed after the jackpot winning It becomes.

  According to this, since the player will play the game with the expectation that the game situation may change even after winning the jackpot, the player's expectation for the change in the game situation of the player is expected even after winning the jackpot. It can be sustained.

  In addition, according to the present invention, the notification of the contents of the jackpot and the effect of notifying that the contents of the jackpot have changed are executed in a plurality of times, so the number of notifications that attract the player's interest Can be increased, and the player's expectation can be further sustained.

  In addition, according to the present invention, the player's expectation is maintained until all the notifications by the sub CPU (big win winning content notification control means) 301 are finished. It is possible to maintain the expectation of the person.

  Furthermore, the sub CPU (big win winning content notification control means) 301 of the present embodiment notifies different types of content at each notification timing.

  According to this, since the jackpot winning content notification control means notifies different information at each timing, the notification content can be diversified, and the player's expectation can be further sustained. It becomes possible.

  In addition, the sub CPU (big win winning content notification control unit) 301 of the present embodiment notifies the number of round operations (upper limit round operation number) determined by the big win lottery unit, and the number of round operations changes. An effect to notify the effect is given.

  In other words, since the number of round operations executed during the jackpot game is notified after the control of the jackpot game is started, the expectation for the number of round operations is started and the control of the jackpot game is started. It is possible to last until after.

  According to this, the player expects that the number of round actions to be executed during the jackpot game has been determined to his advantage until the number of round actions (upper limit round action number) is notified. However, you will be able to play jackpot games. According to the present invention as described above, it is possible to further maintain the player's expectation after winning the jackpot.

  Furthermore, according to the present invention in which the effect of notifying that the number of round actions has changed after the jackpot winning is performed, the player is given an impression as if the number of round actions has changed after the jackpot winning. It becomes possible.

  According to this, since a player plays a game while expecting the possibility that the number of round actions will change even after winning the jackpot, expectation for the change in the number of round actions of the player even after winning the jackpot A feeling can be sustained.

  In addition, the sub CPU (bonus winning content notification control means) 301 of the present embodiment notifies that the high probability state control is performed after the jackpot game, and indicates that the gaming state after the jackpot game has changed. An announcement is made.

  In other words, whether or not the control of the high probability state is performed after the jackpot game is notified after the control of the jackpot game is started, so that the expectation for the occurrence of the high probability state is expressed as a jackpot game. It is possible to continue until after the start of the control.

  According to this, even after the jackpot game is started, the player can play a game while expecting a high probability state to occur. According to the present invention as described above, it is possible to further maintain the player's expectation after winning the jackpot.

  Furthermore, after the jackpot winning, according to the present invention in which the effect of notifying that the gaming state has changed after the jackpot game is executed, the impression is as if the gaming state has changed after the jackpot winning game. It can be given to the player.

  According to this, even after the jackpot winning, the player will play the game with the expectation that the game state after the jackpot game will change, so even after the jackpot winning, the player after the jackpot winning It is possible to maintain a sense of expectation for changes in the gaming state.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, before the effect indicating that the jackpot is won (fanfare effect) is executed, the sub CPU (big winner winning content notification control means) 301 performs the first stage notification, that is, Control for notifying the number of round operations determined by the jackpot lottery means and an effect for notifying that the number of round operations has changed are performed.

  That is, the number of round operations, which is particularly important information for playing a jackpot game, is preferentially notified as the first stage notification before the fanfare effect is executed. In this case, since it is possible to preferentially notify highly necessary information or highly urgent information, it is possible to increase the player's willingness to play.

  Further, according to the present invention, it is possible to notify the contents of the jackpot in a stepwise manner, and it is possible to further maintain the player's sense of expectation.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, the sub CPU (big hit winning content notification control) is performed after the round operation control by the main CPU (round action control means) 201 is finished until the big hit game control is finished. The means) 301 performs the second stage notification, that is, the control for notifying that the control of the high probability state is performed after the jackpot game, and the effect of notifying that the game state has changed after the jackpot game.

  That is, the information regarding the game state after the jackpot game is notified immediately before the jackpot game ends. According to this, it is possible to postpone notification of information that is not necessarily required during a jackpot game, that is, information with low urgency. In this case, since highly urgent information can be preferentially notified, it is possible to further increase the player's willingness to play.

  Further, according to the present invention, it is possible to notify the contents of the jackpot in a stepwise manner, and it is possible to further maintain the player's sense of expectation.

  In the above description, the case where the present invention is applied to a gaming machine in which the main body of the pachinko gaming machine is attached to the gaming machine is described, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a pachislot gaming machine (slot Machine), sparrow ball, smart ball, or various game machines installed in a game center.

1 500 pachinko machine (game machine)
2 gaming board 2a gaming area 3 gaming machine body 3a body frame 3b outer frame 4 upper plate part 4a upper plate 5 lower plate part 5a lower plate 6 rail 6a, 6b speaker 7 launch handle 9 ball lending operation panel 9a glass door 9b glass plate DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 Shutter lever 12 General winning device 13 Passing gate 15 Large winning device 15a Door 16 Out port 18 Starting port 18a, 18b Variable wing (variable member)
19Se Large winning device switch 19Sb General winning device switch 19Sa Passing gate switch 19a Start port switch 21 Liquid crystal display device (display means)
21a Display area 21b Decorative symbol display area 22a Left reel portion 22b Middle reel portion 22c Right reel portion 23 Normal symbol passage storage indicator 24 Special symbol indicator 25 Normal symbol indicator 26 Illumination unit 39a Decorative lamps 45, 46 Obstacle 55 1st discharge port 56 2nd discharge port 60 Decoration unit 60a, 60b Speaker cover 70a Discharge control circuit 70b Launch control circuit 71S Movable member solenoid 72S Big prize device solenoid 74S Backup clear switch 81 Card unit 82 Discharge device 90 Launch device 200 Main control Circuit 201 Main CPU
202 Main ROM
203 Main RAM
204 Initial reset circuit 205 I / O port 206 Command output port 300 Sub control circuit 301 Sub CPU
302 Program ROM
303 Work RAM
305 Display control circuit 305a VDP
305b Image data ROM
305c VRAM
305d D / A conversion circuit 306 Audio control circuit 307 Lamp control circuit 410 Fireworks image 511 Mini game area 520 Mini game button

Claims (2)

A game board having a game area in which a game ball rolls;
A specific winning device that is provided in the gaming area and can be changed between a closed state in which winning of a game ball is difficult and an open state in which winning of a game ball is easy;
A jackpot game lottery means for performing a jackpot game lottery as to whether or not to execute a jackpot game in which the specific winning device is in an open state or a closed state when a predetermined condition is established;
When the jackpot game is won by the jackpot game lottery means, the jackpot game execution means for executing the jackpot game according to the type of winning,
When the jackpot game lottery means is won by the jackpot game lottery means, the jackpot game winning content notification means capable of notifying the contents of the won jackpot game after winning the jackpot game,
The type of the jackpot game includes a first jackpot game in which the total time for which the specific winning device is in an open state is relatively short, and a second in which the total time for which the specific winning device is in an open state is relatively long. Including jackpot games,
The number of times that the specific winning device is opened in the first jackpot is determined after the jackpot game execution means is notified of the second jackpot by the jackpot game winning content notifying means. The change mode of the specific winning device in a predetermined time from the start of the first jackpot game that can be notified to the closed state after the time that the specific winning device is in the last open state in the first jackpot game. And the change mode of the specific winning device from the start of the second jackpot game until the predetermined time elapses, the jackpot game can be executed in the same change mode, and during the first jackpot game, An interval from the end of the predetermined time after the specific winning device is closed to the end of the jackpot game, and the second hit During the game, the predetermined time has elapsed to the specific winning device is executable jackpot game so that the interval until the re-opened from the closed state the same,
A gaming machine characterized by that. It has operating means that can be operated by the player,
The jackpot game winning content notification means can notify the number of times that the specific winning device is opened during the jackpot game based on the operation means being operated during the jackpot game.
The gaming machine according to claim 1.

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