JP5952927B1 - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

[PROBLEMS] To provide a gaming machine capable of executing a winning effect capable of improving the interest of a game during a jackpot game. Special game determination means, pre-determination means for performing a prior determination as to whether or not to perform the special game before the special game determination is performed, and an effect control means for performing an effect, the special game determination means Does not perform the special game determination during the special game, and the effect control means displays a plurality of effect symbols in the special game in a variably displayed and stopped display to indicate the result of the prior determination. It is assumed that there is an effect symbol display control means to perform.

Description

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

  Conventionally, the right to win a winning lottery (right to win a lottery) is obtained on condition that a game ball wins at the starting gate. There is known a gaming machine in which a jackpot game capable of obtaining a large amount of prize balls can be executed by winning a game ball at a prize opening.

  The fact that the jackpot game is being executed is made to be recognized by the player through a winning effect executed using an image display unit (liquid crystal display or the like), a speaker or the like provided in the gaming machine. The winning effect is an effect that is executed while the jackpot game is being executed.

  By the way, as a kind of gaming machine, the right of the lottery can be held up to a predetermined number (for example, 4), and when the right of the lottery is put on hold, the result of the winning lottery is determined in advance (before the lottery is executed) A gaming machine that stores the result of prior determination is known. In such a gaming machine, there is a case where an effect (a so-called on-hold continuous effect) suggesting that there is a hold whose result of prior determination is a big win exists in the win effect (see Patent Document 1).

JP 2011-143187 A

  The hold rendition is an effect that is desirable to be executed by the player (the rendition that can improve the fun of the game), but the hold rendition has a predetermined probability when there is a hold whose result of prior judgment is a big hit. This is an effect that is executed, and in many cases, the reserved continuous effect is not executed in the winning effect. When the reserved rendition is not executed, it is difficult to execute an effect that significantly improves the interest of the game as a winning effect.

  Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of executing a winning effect that can improve the interest of the game during the jackpot game.

  In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to the present invention includes a special game determining means for determining whether or not to perform a special game advantageous to a player based on the establishment of the start condition, and the special game determination. Pre-determining means for pre-determining whether or not to perform the special game before the game is performed, and an effect control means for performing the effect, the special game determining means is the special game during the special game Without performing the determination, the effect control means includes effect symbol display control means for causing a plurality of effect symbols to be variably displayed and stopped during the special game, and to perform an effect suggesting the result of the prior determination. It is a feature.

  In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to the present invention includes a special game determining means for determining whether or not to perform a special game advantageous to a player based on the establishment of the start condition, and the special game determination. A pre-determining means for pre-determining whether or not to play the special game before the special game is performed, and a special symbol display means for variably displaying the special symbol based on the determination result of the special game determination, and then stopping display The special symbol display control means for displaying the result of the special game determination, and when the special game determination means determines that the special game is to be performed, the special symbol display control means displays the special symbol in a variable manner. The first effect symbol display control hand for executing the effect suggesting that the special game is performed by variably displaying and stopping the display of the plurality of effect symbols during the period from the start to the stop display. And after the special symbol is stopped and displayed by the special symbol display control means, the special game executing means capable of executing the special game, and when the special game is being executed by the special game executing means, And a second effect symbol display control means for displaying a plurality of effect symbols that are the same as or different from the plurality of effect symbols and displaying them in a variable manner and executing an effect suggesting the result of the prior determination. Yes.

  According to the present invention, during a jackpot game, it is possible to execute a winning effect that can improve the interest of the game.

Front view of gaming machine according to the present embodiment Schematic diagram showing the internal structure of the first grand prize opening Schematic enlarged view of the information display section in the gaming machine of FIG. Second front view of gaming machine according to the present embodiment Rear perspective view of gaming machine according to the present embodiment Block diagram of the part related to the control of the gaming machine according to the present embodiment A diagram listing some of the processes executed by the main control unit of the gaming machine Explanatory drawing of the judgment table per special figure in the main control part of the gaming machine The figure which shows the type of jackpot which concerns on this embodiment Transition diagram of gaming state according to this embodiment Explanatory diagram of multiple winning opening patterns Explanatory drawing of distribution member release pattern A diagram listing some of the processes executed by the effect control unit of the gaming machine Explanatory drawing of the effect mode table per special drawing in the effect control unit of the gaming machine The figure which shows the example of a display of the image display part in probability change mode and chance mode The figure which shows the example of a display of the image display part in normal mode Transition diagram of effect mode according to this embodiment Explanatory drawing which shows the outline of the winning effect executed during the jackpot game Explanatory drawing showing an example of a probable undefined effect Explanatory diagram showing an example of a certain change confirmation effect Explanatory drawing showing an example of successful promotion production Explanatory drawing showing an example of promotion failure production Explanatory drawing showing an example of the first special effect Explanatory drawing showing a third special effect example Explanatory drawing showing another example of special effects Explanatory drawing showing an example of game point acquisition effects Explanatory drawing showing an example of music selection effect

<< First Embodiment >>
Hereinafter, an example of an embodiment of the present invention will be specifically described with reference to the drawings. In each of the drawings to be referred to, the same part is denoted by the same reference numeral, and redundant description regarding the same part is omitted in principle. In this specification, for simplification of description, the names of information, signals, physical quantities, members, etc. corresponding to the symbols or signs are indicated by writing symbols or signs referring to information, signals, physical quantities, members, etc. Omitted or abbreviated.

  An embodiment suitable for a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described in detail. In this embodiment, the gaming machine according to the present invention is applied to a gaming machine (so-called digipachi) belonging to the former first type.

<< Basic configuration of gaming machine >>
FIG. 1 is a front view of a gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment attached to the island structure HS. A basic configuration of the gaming machine 100 will be described with reference to FIG. The island structure HS is provided in the game hall and is a facility in which a plurality of game machines including the game machine 100 can be installed, and it relates to games such as game ball replenishment means and collection means, game ball polishing means, etc. for each game machine. It is a facility equipped with a system. The island structure HS is provided with a data lamp HT corresponding to each gaming machine installed on the island structure HS. The data lamp HT includes a liquid crystal screen. For example, a part of information provided from the gaming machine 100 is displayed on the liquid crystal screen to provide predetermined information to the player. The predetermined information provided to the player includes the current gaming state, the number of jackpots, the number of continuations, and the number of starts (for example, the number of lotteries after the previous jackpot). Further, the data lamp HT includes a call button (CALL button HU in FIG. 1) that can call a store clerk in the game hall, and is provided at both ends of the island structure HS by pressing the CALL button HU. The call lamp (not shown) is turned on to inform the game hall clerk that the CALL button HU has been pressed. As shown in FIG. 1, the data lamp HT is generally installed in the island structure HS so as to be positioned above the gaming machine 100, and the player turns his line of sight upward during the game with the gaming machine 100. Thus, the information displayed on the data lamp HT can be visually recognized, and the CALL button HU can be pressed by extending the hand upward. Note that up, down, left, and right refer to the top, bottom, left, and right viewed from the player facing the gaming machine 100 unless otherwise specified, and the vertical and horizontal directions are parallel to the board surface of the gaming machine 100. The vertical direction is parallel to the vertical direction, and the horizontal direction is parallel to the horizontal direction.

  The gaming machine 100 includes an outer frame 10 attached to the island structure HS, an inner frame 11 attached to the outer frame 10 so as to be opened and closed, and a door frame 12 attached to the inner frame 11 so as to be opened and closed. Prepare. The inner frame 11 is relative to the outer frame 10, and the door frame 12 is relative to the inner frame 11. The left side is the rotation base end side (opening / closing base end side) and the right side is the rotation leading end side (opening / closing distal end side). ) Is configured to be pivotable forward (openable and closable). The door frame 12 is attached to the inner frame 11 so as to cover the entire front side of the inner frame 11, but the door frame 12 can visually recognize almost the entire game area described later from the front (player side). Thus, the window part 12a formed by fitting the glass plate which has transparency is formed.

  The gaming machine 100 includes a game board 101. The game board 101 is detachably attached to the inner frame 11 and includes the components shown in FIG. At a lower position of the game board 101, a launching unit for launching a game ball is disposed (the detailed structure of the launching unit is not shown).

  In the gaming machine 100, the game ball launched upward by the driving of the launching unit rises between the rails 102a and 102b and reaches the upper position of the game board 101, and then in the game area 103 formed in the game board 101. Falls (flows down). The game area 103 is provided with a plurality of nails (not shown), and the game balls are dropped by the nails while changing the moving direction in an unspecified direction. Further, in the game board 101, a game ball drop path in the game area 103 includes a windmill (not shown) that changes the direction of the game ball fall, a first start port 105, a second start port 106, an electric tulip 107, A gate 108, a first grand prize opening 110, a second big prize opening 111, and a normal prize opening 112 are provided.

  An image display unit 104 composed of a liquid crystal display panel or the like is disposed at a substantially central portion of the game board 101. The image display unit 104 displays various effect images. For example, the image display unit 104 displays a decorative symbol provided corresponding to a special symbol for representing the lottery result of the winning lottery (special symbol lottery), and until the gaming machine 100 indicates the lottery result of the winning lottery. An image related to the effect to be displayed is displayed. The image display unit 104 may also display a symbol (ordinary decoration symbol) for representing a lottery result of the normal symbol lottery.

  A first start port 105 and a second start port 106 are installed below the image display unit 104. The start openings 105 and 106 form a start area through which game balls can pass (winning is possible). When the predetermined first start condition or second start condition is satisfied, the right to receive a winning lottery is acquired. The first and second start conditions are satisfied when the game balls pass through the start ports 105 and 106, that is, when the game balls win the start ports 105 and 106, respectively. In addition, when the gaming machine 100 detects a winning game ball at the start port 105 or 106, the gaming machine 100 pays out a predetermined number (for example, three) of gaming balls. The game balls to be paid out are also called prize balls. The first start port 105 is a start port that is always open, whereas the second start port 106 is a start port that is opened only when the electric tulip 107 is operating. In the following description, the winning lottery based on the first starting condition established by winning the game ball at the first starting port 105 is referred to as “first special symbol lottery”, and the winning ball is won at the second starting port 106. The winning lottery based on the established second start condition is sometimes referred to as “second special symbol lottery”, and when it is not necessary to distinguish between the two, it is simply referred to as “winning lottery”. The winning prize may be read as winning.

  The electric tulip 107 is provided in the vicinity of the second starting port 106. The electric tulip 107 is in a closed state (a closed state) that makes it difficult to win the game ball to the second start port 106, and an open state (open state) that makes it easier to win the game ball in the second start port 106 than in the closed state. ) In either state. Switching between these states is performed by a solenoid 420 (see FIG. 6) included in the electric tulip 107. In effect, when the electric tulip 107 is in the closed state, it is impossible to win the game ball into the second starting port 106, and only when the electric tulip 107 is in the open state, the second starting of the game ball is started. Winning to the mouth 106 becomes possible. The opening of the electric tulip 107 is also referred to as the opening of the electric tulip 107. The electric tulip 107 is opened based on the lottery result of the normal symbol lottery performed when the game ball passes through the gate 108 arranged on the right side of the image display unit 104. Similarly to the start ports 105 and 106, the gate 108 also forms a start region through which game balls can pass.

  A first big prize opening 110 is provided on the upper right side of the first start opening 105 and the second start opening 106, and a second big prize opening 111 is provided below the first big prize opening 110. The first grand prize opening 110 and the second big prize opening 111 can also be opened and closed like the electric tulip 107. The first grand prize opening 110 has a closed state (a closed state) that makes it difficult for a game ball to win the first big prize opening 110, and an opening that makes it easier for the game ball to win the first big prize opening 110 than in the closed state. One of the states (open state) is taken. Also, the second grand prize opening 111 has a closed state (a closed state) that makes it difficult for a game ball to win the second big prize opening 111, and it is easier to win a game ball into the second big prize opening 111 than in the closed state. One of the open states (open states) to be taken is taken. The state of each special winning opening is switched by solenoids 421a and 421b (see FIG. 6) provided in each special winning opening. In effect, when each grand prize opening is closed, it is impossible to win a game ball at each big prize opening, and only when each major prize opening is open, It is possible to win a prize opening. The opening of the first big prize opening 110 and the second big prize opening 111 is also referred to as the opening of the first big prize opening 110 and the opening of the second big prize opening 111, respectively. The first grand prize winning opening 110 and the second big winning prize opening 111 are normally closed, and a predetermined condition (for example, 30 seconds have passed or 10 game balls have been won) when winning a big win in the winning lottery. The round in the open state is repeated a predetermined number of times (for example, 16 times) until it is satisfied. When the gaming machine 100 detects a game ball that has won the first grand prize port 110 or the second grand prize port 111, the gaming machine 100 pays out a predetermined number (for example, 15) of the prize balls. The first grand prize opening 110 and the second big prize opening 111 have different internal structures, and the first big prize opening 110 has a configuration in which the second big prize opening 111 is not provided.

<< Internal structure of 1st Grand Prize Winner >>
FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram showing the internal structure of the first big winning opening 110. The up-down direction and the left-right direction in FIG. 2 correspond to the up-down direction and the left-right direction in FIG. The internal area of the first big prize opening 110 is an area into which a game ball can enter when the first big prize opening 110 is in an open state. In FIG. 1, the first big prize opening 110 is in a closed state, and in FIG. 2, the first big prize opening 110 is in an open state. In the inner area of the first big winning opening 110, there are a specific area 141, a non-specific area 142, a first guide member 143 that guides the game ball that has entered the inner area of the first big winning opening 110 to the specific area 141, and a sorting member. 144 and a second guide member 145 that guides a game ball that has entered the inner area of the first big winning opening 110 and did not enter the specific area 141 to the non-specific area 142 is provided.

  The distribution member 144 is provided in the vicinity of the specific area 141, and the specific area 141 is an area that is opened only when the distribution member 144 is operating. The sorting member 144 is in a closed state (the state shown in FIG. 2A) that makes it difficult for the game ball to enter the specific area 141, and an open state that makes it easier for the game ball to enter the specific area 141 than in the closed state. One of the states (the state shown in FIG. 2B) is taken. Switching between these states is performed by a solenoid 422 (see FIG. 6) provided in the sorting member 144. Substantially, when the sorting member 144 is in the closed state, it is impossible to enter the game ball into the specific region 141, and only when the distribution member 144 is in the open state, the specific region of the game ball It is possible to enter 141. Opening the sorting member 144 is also referred to as opening the sorting member 144.

  When the sorting member 144 is in the closed state, the game ball is guided to the non-specific area 142 by the second guide member 145 without entering the specific area 141. The non-specific area 142 is an area that is always open, and a game ball guided to the non-specific area 142 enters the non-specific area 142. Although the details will be described later, the specific area 141 is a probability variation function operation switch. When a game ball enters the specific area 141, the gaming state of the gaming machine 100 thereafter is controlled to the high probability gaming state.

  One or more normal winning openings 112 are installed on the side or lower side of the image display unit 104. The gaming machine 100 pays out a predetermined number (for example, 10) of winning balls when detecting a winning at the normal winning opening 112. Note that the first start opening 105, the second start opening 106, the gate 108, the first big winning opening 110, the second big winning opening 111, and the normal winning opening 112 are not limited to the positions shown in FIG. It may be arranged at any position. At the bottom of the game area 103, game balls that have not won any of the first start opening 105, the second start opening 106, the first major winning opening 110, the second major winning opening 111, and the normal winning opening 112 are placed. A recovery port 113 for recovery is provided. An information display unit 114 is provided in the lower right part of the game board 101 (details will be described later). Note that the installation positions of the recovery port 113 and the information display unit 114 can be arbitrarily changed.

  As described above, the door frame 12 is formed with the window portion 12a, and the game machine 100 hits the window portion 12a (the outer peripheral portion of the door frame 12) until the gaming machine 100 shows the lottery result of the lottery. Various production members used for the are incorporated. As the effect member, the first speaker 115a, the second speaker 115b, and the third speaker 115c (hereinafter referred to as “speaker 115” when it is not necessary to distinguish between the speakers). .), The effect light unit 116, the first frame movable combination 117, and the second frame movable combination 118a (see FIGS. 1 and 4) are incorporated. The speaker 115 outputs sound used for production. The effect light unit 116 has a plurality of lamps and a plurality of motors, and the direction of light irradiation by the lamps can be changed up and down or left and right by driving the motors. Each movable frame accessory is a member that basically stands by at the reference position, and moves to the operating position when used for the production to constitute a part of the production. Details of the reference position and the operation position of each frame movable accessory will be described later.

  By the way, the movable combination used for the production is also provided on the game board 101, and in this embodiment, the movable board combination 130 (see FIGS. 1 and 4) is provided on the game board 101. The movable accessory 130 basically stands by at the reference position (position shown in FIG. 1), and slides downward from the reference position shown in FIG. To the front of the front) to form part of the production. When it is not used for production, as shown in FIG. 1, it is possible to prevent the player from visually recognizing the image display unit 104 by retreating to a storage space provided in the upper part of the image display unit 104.

  An operation handle 119 is arranged at the lower right position of the door frame 12. The operation handle 119 has a shape that protrudes toward the player, and a firing instruction member 120 is provided on the outer periphery thereof. The firing instruction member 120 is rotatably supported by the operation handle 119. When a player fires a game ball, the player rotates the firing instruction member 120 clockwise. At this time, the player can adjust the firing strength of the game ball according to the angle at which the firing instruction member 120 is rotated. When the player performs a right-handed game, which will be described later, the angle by which the firing instruction member 120 is rotated may be increased as compared with the case of performing a left-handed game. The operation handle 119 is provided with a sensor that detects that the player directly operates the firing instruction member 120. Only when the sensor detects that the firing instruction member 120 is directly operated by the player, the gaming machine 100 fires a game ball.

  Below the game area 103 in the door frame 12, an effect button 121, a cross key 122, an upper plate (hitting ball supply plate) 123, an upper plate lever 124, a lower plate (excess ball receiving plate) 125, a lower plate lever 126, and the like are provided. It has been. The effect button 121 and the cross key 122 constitute an operation accepting unit for accepting an operation from the player. The upper plate 123 has a shape that can accommodate a game ball, and sends the stored game ball to the launching unit. The upper plate lever 124 is means for sending out the game balls stored in the upper plate 123 to the lower plate 125. The lower plate 125 has a shape that can accommodate game balls that cannot be accommodated in the upper plate 123, and stores the game balls. The lower plate lever 126 is an opening means that opens a part of the lower surface of the lower plate 125, and the game ball stored in the lower plate 125 is moved below the lower plate 125 when the player operates the lower plate lever 126. It falls into the arranged box (a so-called dollar box not shown).

<< Information display section >>
As shown in FIG. 3, the information display unit 114 includes a special symbol display unit 201 that displays a special symbol indicating the lottery result of the winning lottery, a normal symbol display unit 202 that displays a normal symbol indicating the lottery result of the normal symbol lottery, A display unit 203, a round number display unit 204, and a right-handed display unit 205 are provided. Each display unit 201 to 205 can be formed by an LED (Light Emitting Diode) display.

There are first and second special symbols as special symbols. The special symbol display unit 201 includes a first special symbol display unit 201a that displays a first special symbol and a second special symbol display unit 201b that displays a second special symbol. The hold display unit 203 includes display units 203a, 203b, and 203c. The right of the first special symbol lottery (special symbol determination information described later) is reserved up to a predetermined number (for example, 4), and the number of the reserved rights is displayed on the display unit 203a as the number of reserved information U1. . The right of the second special symbol lottery (special drawing determination information described later) is reserved up to a predetermined number (for example, 4), and the number of reserved rights is displayed on the display unit 203b as the number of reserved information U2. . The right of the normal symbol lottery due to the game ball passing through the gate 108 is held up to a predetermined number (for example, 4) as the upper limit, and the number of the held rights is displayed on the display unit 203c as the hold information number U3. In the following description, “the number of lottery rights held on hold” may be simply referred to as “the number of holds”. However, in the case where the gaming state of the gaming machine 100 is a low probability electric support game state, a high probability electric support game state, or a jackpot gaming state, which will be described later, "The number of rights of the second special symbol lottery held" is not included.
<< Configuration example of movable accessory >>
FIG. 4 is a front view of the gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment in which the frame movable combination 117, 118a, the effect button 121, and the panel movable combination 130 are activated (in the activated position).

  The first frame movable combination 117 is a foldable movable combination, and is provided one by one on the upper left and upper right of the door frame 12. The first frame movable accessory 117 provided in the upper left and upper right portions are arranged so that the left and right sides of the first frame movable accessory 117 are in contact with the door frame 12 at the reference position, respectively. In the operating position, the former is pivoted forward with the left side as the pivot base side and the right side as the pivot tip side, and the latter pivots forward with the right side as the pivot base side and the left side as the pivot tip side. Thus, the rotation leading end side of the first frame movable accessory 117 is a position protruding toward the player compared to the reference position. FIG. 1 shows a state where the first frame movable accessory 117 is in the reference position, and FIG. 4 shows a state where the first frame movable accessory 117 is in the operating position.

  As described above, the accessory storage unit 118 can store the second frame movable accessory 118a, which is a protruding movable accessory, and the second frame movable accessory 118a is stored in the accessory storage unit 118 at the reference position. Has been. The upper surface of the accessory storage unit 118 is configured to be openable and closable, and the second frame movable accessory 118a can be moved to the operating position by opening the upper surface. The second frame movable accessory 118a is in a position protruding upward from the accessory storage portion 118 in the operating position. FIG. 1 shows a state in which the second frame movable accessory 118a is at the reference position, and FIG. 4 shows a state in which the second frame movable accessory 118a is in the operating position. As shown in FIGS. 1 and 4, the accessory storage unit 118 is positioned substantially at the center above the door frame 12, and the data lamp HT is provided above the accessory storage unit 118 in the island structure HS. In this case, when the second frame movable accessory 118a moves to the operating position, the second frame movable accessory 118a covers at least a part of the data lamp HT as viewed from the player, and is displayed on the data lamp HT. It is difficult to visually recognize the information, and it becomes difficult to press the CALL button HU. Therefore, the accessory storage unit 118 is provided with a release button 118b for returning the second frame movable accessory 118a in the operating position to the storage position. By pressing the release button 118b, the second frame movable accessory 118a is provided. Can be returned from the operating position to the reference position. When a predetermined condition (for example, a big hit game or an electric support game) is satisfied, the release button 118b is pressed to return the second frame movable accessory 118a from the operating position to the reference position. After that, the second frame movable accessory 118a may be moved from the reference position to the operating position by pressing the release button 118b again.

  Both the first-frame movable accessory 117 and the second-frame movable accessory 118a are in the operating position during the jackpot game and the electric support game, and the player and the store clerk of the game hall are in the jackpot game or It plays the role of notifying you that you are playing Sapo.

<< Configuration example of production buttons >>
The effect button 121 constitutes an operation accepting unit for accepting an operation from the player as described above, and has a property as a movable accessory. FIG. 1 shows a state where the effect button 121 is in the reference position, and FIG. 4 shows a state where the effect button 121 is in the operating position. The effect button 121 protrudes upward at the operating position, and can prompt the player to operate the effect button 121. In the present specification, the effect button 121 may be treated as a kind of movable accessory.

<< Back configuration of gaming machine >>
With reference to FIG. 5, the back side structure of the gaming machine 100 will be described. FIG. 5 is a rear perspective view of the gaming machine 100 showing a rear configuration of the gaming machine 100. On the back surface of the gaming machine 100, a main control board 301, a prize ball control board 302, an effect control board 303, a power board 304 that supplies power to each board in the gaming machine 100, an output terminal board 305, and the like are provided. ing. Those boards (particularly the effect control board 303) may be formed of a plurality of printed boards. Further, a power plug 315 for supplying power to the power supply board 304 and a power switch (not shown) are also provided on the back surface of the gaming machine 100. The main control board 301 is provided with a RAM clear switch (not shown). When the power of the gaming machine 100 is in the off state, the power is turned on by pressing the power switch while pressing the RAM clear switch, so that power is supplied to the gaming machine 100 and the RAM clear preparation state is entered. By pushing the switch, the game information of the gaming machine 100 can be initialized (RAM clear). When the power is turned on by pressing the power switch without pressing the RAM clear switch, the gaming machine 100 is controlled based on the gaming information of the gaming machine 100 before the power is turned off.

<< Basic operation of gaming machine >>
Next, the basic operation of the gaming machine 100 will be described. When the first or second start condition is established, the gaming machine 100 acquires special figure determination information according to the establishment timing and performs a winning lottery based on the special figure determination information. Acquisition of special figure determination information corresponds to acquisition of the right to win a lottery. In the winning lottery, it is determined whether or not a win is won (whether or not a big win or lost). In some cases, the winning of a jackpot is expressed as the occurrence of a jackpot. When the first special symbol lottery is performed, the gaming machine 100 variably displays the first special symbol on the first special symbol display unit 201a. Then, after a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of the variable display, the first special symbol is stopped and displayed with a symbol indicating the lottery result of the first special symbol lottery (that is, in a mode indicating the lottery result of the winning lottery). On the other hand, when the second special symbol lottery is performed, the gaming machine 100 variably displays the second special symbol of the second special symbol display unit 201b. Then, after a lapse of a predetermined time from the start of the variable display, the second special symbol is stopped and displayed with a symbol indicating the lottery result of the second special symbol lottery (that is, in a mode indicating the lottery result of the winning lottery).

  When the gaming machine 100 displays the special symbol (first or second special symbol) in a variable manner, the gaming machine 100 displays the decorative symbol in a variable manner on the image display unit 104, and stops the decorative symbol in accordance with the stop display of the special symbol. Display. The decorative symbols displayed on the image display unit 104 include first to third decorative symbols, and each decorative symbol is associated with a numerical value or a symbol.

  When the winning lottery result is a jackpot, the first to third decorative symbols are stopped and displayed in a combination indicating a jackpot (for example, a so-called double eye such as “7, 7, 7”). The combination of the first to third decorative symbols that are stopped and displayed varies depending on the type of jackpot that has been won. For example, in the case of winning per 13R probability variation length or 16R probability variation length (see FIG. 9), which will be described later, each decoration symbol is displayed as a red decoration symbol (for example, “3” per 13R probability variation length or 16R probability variation length). , 3,3 "or" 7,7,7 "in the symbol pattern). In the case of winning per 13R normal length, which will be described later, each decorative symbol is a blue decorative symbol (for example, “3, 3, 3” or “7, 7, 7” other than “7, 7, 7”). Stop display at the left side of). Even when winning per 13R probability variation length or per 16R probability variation length, the blue decorative pattern is stopped and displayed on the image display unit 104, and thereafter, per 13R probability variation length or per 16R probability variation length. There are cases where the promotion success directing is made. Although the execution timing of the promotion success effect is not particularly limited, in this embodiment, the promotion success effect in the case of winning per 13R probability variation length by the first special symbol lottery is executed after the jackpot game transition (see FIG. 18). ), The successful promotion effect in the case of winning per 16R probability variation length by the second special symbol lottery shall be executed before the jackpot game transition. This is because the type of jackpot by the second special symbol lottery is set to one type per 16R probability variation length, and the promotion failure effect as described later is not executed.

  If the winning lottery result is lost (ie, if the winning lottery is lost, in other words, if the winning lottery is not won), the first to third decorative symbols stop, for example, at a so-called break-off indicating lost Display. The loose eye corresponds to stopping the first decorative symbol and the second decorative symbol with an unrelated symbol, and is a decorative pattern stop mode that does not develop into reach production.

  When the special symbol is stopped and displayed with the combination indicating the jackpot, the gaming machine 100 enters the jackpot gaming state. In the jackpot game state, a jackpot game including a game in which the round game that opens the first jackpot 110 or the second jackpot 111 is executed for rounds corresponding to the winning jackpot (for example, 16 rounds) is performed. When a game ball wins an open big winning opening while any of the big winning openings is open, the gaming machine 100 pays out a predetermined number of winning balls. The jackpot game state ends when the jackpot game ends.

  The jackpot game is started after a special symbol indicating that the result of the winning lottery is a jackpot is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display unit 201. When the jackpot game is started, after a predetermined opening period (for example, 15 seconds) elapses, a round game that opens the first big winning opening 110 or the second big winning opening 111 is performed in a predetermined inter-round interval period (which will be described later). A plurality of times (the number of times according to the number of rounds set according to the type of jackpot described later (see FIG. 9)) are executed at intervals of the time set in the winning opening opening pattern. Then, after the last round game ends and a predetermined ending period (for example, 15 seconds) elapses, the jackpot game is ended. In other words, in this embodiment, it can be said that the jackpot game is composed of an opening period, N round games, (N-1) round interval intervals, and an ending period (N is set according to the type of jackpot) The number of rounds depends on the number of rounds to be played). Note that the period from the start of the jackpot game to the end thereof (that is, the period during which the gaming machine 100 is in the jackpot game state) is also referred to as a jackpot game period or a jackpot game.

  In the jackpot gaming state, the gaming machine 100 does not perform a winning lottery. In other words, after the jackpot game is over, the gaming machine 100 is in a state in which a winning lottery is performed by changing the gaming state of the gaming machine 100 from the jackpot gaming state to another gaming state (for example, a high probability electric support game state). Return to. During the jackpot game, the game is played by right-handed. “Right hit” means that a game ball is launched into a game area on the right side of the center line that divides the game area 103 left and right in the game area 103. On the other hand, left-handed strike means that a game ball is launched into the game area on the left side of the center line in the game area 103. In the left-handed strike, the second starting opening 106, the first big winning opening 110, and the second A game ball cannot be awarded to the two major winning holes 111. The jackpot game state is a game state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal game state (in other words, the jackpot game is more advantageous to the player than the game in the normal game state). The advantage in the jackpot game is that the player can easily obtain more prize balls as the first big prize opening 110 and the second big prize opening 111 are opened as compared to the game in the normal gaming state (the prizes obtained). The expected value of the sphere is large).

<< Game state of gaming machine >>
The gaming machine 100 is a normal game that is in a low-probability non-electric support game state except for a game state (including the above-mentioned jackpot game state) with the opening of the first big prize port 110 and / or the second big prize port 111. Any one of a state, a low probability electric support game state, and a high probability electric support game state that should be called a probability variation game state is taken. The electric support is an abbreviation for an electric chew support function, and details will be described later.

  The normal gaming state and the low probability electric support gaming state belong to the low probability gaming state. In the low-probability gaming state, the gaming machine 100 performs a winning lottery using a low-probability special figure determination table (see table TAt1 in FIG. 8 described later). In the present embodiment, as an example, it is assumed that a winning lottery for winning a jackpot with a probability of 11/4399 is performed.

  The high probability electric support game state belongs to the high probability game state. In the high-probability gaming state, the gaming machine 100 performs a winning lottery using a high-probability special figure determination table (see table TAt2 in FIG. 8 described later). In this embodiment, as an example, it is assumed that a winning lottery for winning a jackpot with a probability of 40/4399 is performed. That is, in the high probability gaming state, the jackpot is won with a four times higher probability than in the low probability gaming state. Therefore, the high probability gaming state is more advantageous to the player than the low probability gaming state for the jackpot winning.

  The low probability electric support game state and the high probability electric support game state belong to the electric support game state. In the electric support game state, the gaming machine 100 provides a game support function (hereinafter referred to as “electric support”) that involves opening and closing the electric tulip 107 (that is, the electric support is activated). A period in which the gaming machine 100 is in the electric support game state may be referred to as an electric support game period or an electric support game. The specific contents of the electric support will not be described in detail because it is a publicly known technology. For example, when the electric support is given, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is shortened compared to when the electric support is not provided, A non-electric support game in which an electric support is not given in an electric support game state, in which an increase in the probability of winning a lottery (and thus an increase in the opening frequency of the electric tulip 107) and an increase in the opening time of the electric tulip 107 are achieved. Compared to the state, it becomes easier for the game ball to win the second starting port 106. In the electric support game state, a game is played by the above-mentioned right strike, and the winning of the winning lottery is a prize at the second start opening 106. The game area 103 is provided with nails and obstacles so that a game ball launched during a right-handed game is not awarded to the first start opening 105, and the first start condition is satisfied during the right-handed game. do not do.

  The normal gaming state (low probability non-electric support game state) belongs to the non-electric support game state where no electric support is given. In the non-electric support game state, the game is performed by left-handed as described above, and the winning lottery is mainly a winning to the first start opening 105. As understood from the above description, the electric support game state is a game state in which the start condition (second start condition) is more easily established than the non-electric support game state. Therefore, the electric support game state is more advantageous to the player than the non-electric support game state with respect to the ease of establishment of the start condition.

<< Internal structure of gaming machine >>
With reference to FIG. 6, the internal structure of the gaming machine 100 will be described. FIG. 6 is a block diagram of a part related to control in the gaming machine 100. As shown in FIG. 6, the control unit 400 provided in the gaming machine 100 includes a main control unit 401 that controls the progress of the game, a prize ball control unit 402 that controls the payout of prize balls, and an effect that controls the contents of the effect. And a control unit 403. In addition to the control unit 400, each component shown in FIG. 6 is provided in the gaming machine 100. For example, the main control board 301, prize ball control board 302, and effect control board 303 in FIG. 5 form the main control section 401, prize ball control section 402, and effect control section 403 in FIG. 6, respectively, and the output in FIG. The terminal board 305 includes the board external information terminal board 491 of FIG.

[1. Main control unit]
The main control unit 401 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 411, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 412, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 413, an input / output interface (I / O) (not shown), and the like. The The CPU, ROM, and RAM in the main control unit 401 are also referred to as a main CPU, a main ROM, and a main RAM, respectively. The main CPU 411 reads various programs related to the progress of the game from the main ROM 412 and executes the read program using the main RAM 413 as a work area. As shown in FIG. 6, the main ROM 412 stores tables TAt, TZt, THt, FAt, FZt, FHt, DKt, and FBt, and the main RAM 413 includes storage areas 413a to 413j. In addition to this, various tables can be stored in the main ROM 412, and various storage areas can be provided in the main RAM 413.

  The main controller 401 is connected to various switches (hereinafter abbreviated as “SW”) for detecting a game ball. For example, as shown in the figure, the main control unit 401 has a first start port SW 414 a that detects a game ball won in the first start port 105 and a second start that detects a game ball won in the second start port 106. A mouth SW 414 b, a gate SW 415 for detecting a game ball that has passed through the gate 108, a first grand prize opening SW 416 a for detecting a game ball that has won a prize in the first big prize opening 110, and a game that won a prize in the second big prize opening 111 A second big prize opening SW416b for detecting a ball, a normal prize opening SW417 for detecting a game ball won in the normal prize opening 112, a specific area SW418a for detecting a game ball entered in the specific area 141, and a non-specific area The non-specific area SW 418b for detecting the game ball that has entered the ball 142, and the total number of game balls that have won the game winning ports (winning ports 105, 106, 110, 111, and 112) are detected. Frame count SW419 is connected to that. In addition, the game balls won in each winning opening are configured to pass through a specific game ball flow path inside the gaming machine 100, and the frame count SW 419 is provided in the specific game ball flow path, It is possible to detect the total number of game balls won in the winning opening.

  Each of SW 414a, 414b, 415, 416a, 416b, 417, 418a, 418b, and 419 outputs a detection signal indicating whether or not a game ball has been detected to the main control unit 401. Based on the input detection signal, special figure determination information corresponding to the right to receive a winning lottery is stored, a winning lottery is performed using the special figure determining information, the prize ball control unit 402 Instructions for paying out prize balls. As the SWs 414a, 414b, 415, 416a, 416b, 417, 418a, 418b, and 419, proximity switches or the like can be employed. Further, when a plurality of first start ports 105 are provided on the game board 101, a first start port SW 414 a is provided for each of the plurality of first start ports 105. The same applies to the case where a plurality of the second start opening 106, the gate 108, the first big winning opening 110, the second big winning opening 111, and the normal winning opening 112 are provided.

  The main control unit 401 is connected to various solenoids that drive the electric combination on the game board 101. For example, as shown in the figure, the main control unit 401 includes an electric tulip solenoid 420 that opens and closes the electric tulip 107, a big prize opening solenoid 421a that opens and closes the first big prize opening 110, and a second big prize opening 111. Are connected to a prize winning port solenoid 421b for opening / closing and a sorting solenoid 422 for opening / closing the sorting member 144. The main control unit 401 inputs or does not input an electric signal to the electric tulip solenoid 420 based on the lottery result of the normal symbol lottery, and inputs an electric signal to the big prize opening solenoids 421a and 421b based on the lottery result of the winning lottery or Not input. Solenoids 420, 421a, 421b, and 422 convert the electric signal supplied from the main control unit 401 into a mechanical motion, thereby opening and closing the electric tulip 107, opening and closing the first big prize opening 110, The opening / closing operation of the second big prize opening 111 and the opening / closing operation of the sorting member 144 are performed.

  Further, the main control unit 401 is connected to a magnetic detection SW 423a that detects magnetism. The magnetic detection SW 423a is provided, for example, on the back side of the game board 101 and in the vicinity of the first start port 105 and the second start port 106 in the game area 103, and detects a magnetic change. The main control unit 401 is connected to a solenoid photosensor 423b that detects the timing at which the sorting member 144 actually operates. Based on the timing at which the electric signal is input to the distribution solenoid 422 and the actual operation timing of the distribution member 144 detected by the solenoid photosensor 423b, the main control unit 401 determines whether the distribution member 144 is It can be determined whether or not it is operating properly (i.e. at a specified timing).

  Also, various display units in the information display unit 114 of FIG. 3 are connected to the main control unit 401 (however, the display units 204 and 205 are not shown in FIG. 6). The main control unit 401 performs display control of the first special symbol display unit 201a or the second special symbol display unit 201b based on the lottery result of the winning lottery, and display control of the normal symbol display unit 202 based on the lottery result of the normal symbol lottery. I do. Furthermore, the main control unit 401 controls the display content of the hold display unit 203 based on the number of hold information U1, U2, and U3.

[1-1. Main processing]
FIG. 7 lists the main processes performed by the main control unit 401. When power is supplied to the gaming machine 100, the main process is executed by the main CPU 411. In the main process, the main CPU 411 performs initial setting of built-in devices such as a CTC (timer counter) of the main control unit 401 and stores setting information indicating setting contents in the setting storage area 413a. For example, the setting information includes information indicating a cycle for executing a timer interrupt process to be described later. In the main process, whether or not the gaming machine 100 is turned off is monitored. When the power is turned off, backup information is generated and the backup information is stored in the backup storage area 413b. The main RAM 413 is supplied with power by a backup power source (not shown) even if the gaming machine 100 is powered off for a certain period (for example, one day). For this reason, the main RAM 413 can hold the backup information stored in the backup storage area 413b for a certain period even if the gaming machine 100 is powered off.

[1-2. Timer interrupt processing]
The main CPU 411 interrupts and executes a timer interrupt process for the main process at a period (for example, a period of several milliseconds or less) stored in the setting storage area 413a by the main process (see FIG. 7). In the timer interrupt process, the main CPU 411 sequentially executes a random number update process, a switch process, a special symbol process, a normal symbol process, an electric accessory control process, a prize ball process, and an output process.

[1-2-1. Random number update processing]
The random number update process will be described (see FIG. 7). In the random number update process, the main CPU 411 updates the count value of each random number counter by adding “1” to the count value of each random number counter stored in the counter storage area 413c. The counter storage area 413c includes a main control unit 401 that includes a random number counter C1 per special figure, a special figure random number counter C2, a special figure variation pattern random number counter C3, a random number counter C4 per common figure, and a general figure random number counter C5. The count values of various random number counters to be managed are stored. The counters C1 to C5 respectively count a random number per special figure, a special figure random number, a special fluctuation pattern random number, a random number per common figure, and a common figure random number. In the random number update processing, the main CPU 411 returns the count value of the counter to “0” when the count value of any one of the random number counters C1 to C5 exceeds a predetermined upper limit value, and thereafter the same Count up. Here, for example, it is assumed that a random number per special figure, a special figure random number, and a special figure variation pattern random number are counted within the ranges of “0-4398”, “0-99”, and “0-499”, respectively. The random numbers per common figure and the random numbers of common symbols are counted within a range of “0 to 9”, for example. Note that the arbitrary random number in the present embodiment takes only an integer value unless otherwise specified.

[1-2-2. Switch processing]
The switch process will be described (see FIG. 7). In the switch process, the main CPU 411 performs a start opening switch process, a gate switch process, a first grand prize opening switch process, a second big prize opening switch process, a normal winning opening switch process, a specific area switch process, and a non-specific area switch process. Run sequentially.

  The start port switch process includes first and second start port switch processes (see FIG. 7). In the first start port switch process, the main CPU 411 establishes the first start condition based on the timing at which the first start port SW 414a detects a game ball that has won the first start port 105 (that is, based on the winning to the start port 105). Timing), the count values of the random number counter C1, the special symbol random number counter C2, and the special symbol variation pattern random number counter C3 in the counter storage area 413c are acquired, and the acquired count values of the counters C1 to C3 are displayed as the special values. Special figure determination information (special figure holding information) including hit random numbers, special figure random numbers, and special figure fluctuation pattern random numbers is stored in the special figure determination information storage area 413d of the main RAM 413. In the second start port switch process, the main CPU 411 establishes the second start condition based on the timing at which a game ball winning the second start port 106 is detected by the second start port SW 414b (that is, based on the winning to the start port 106). Timing), the count values of the random number counter C1, the special symbol random number counter C2, and the special symbol variation pattern random number counter C3 in the counter storage area 413c are acquired, and the acquired count values of the counters C1 to C3 are acquired per special symbol. Special figure determination information (special figure hold information) included as a random number, special figure design random number and special figure variation pattern random number is stored in the special figure determination information storage area 413d of the main RAM 413.

  The special figure determination information storage area 413d stores special figure determination information based on establishment of the first start condition and special figure determination information based on establishment of the second start condition, with a predetermined number as an upper limit. ("It can be said that" storing special figure determination information in the special figure determination information storage area 413d "and" holding the right to win a lottery "are synonymous). Here, it is assumed that the predetermined number is four. Therefore, up to eight pieces of special figure determination information can be stored in the storage area 413d. The number of special figure determination information triggered by the establishment of the first and second start conditions in the storage area 413d corresponds to the above-described numbers of hold information U1 and U2, respectively. Further, a priority order for receiving a winning lottery is set for each special figure determination information stored in the storage area 413d. Basically, a higher priority is set for the special figure determination information acquired earlier in time. However, a higher priority is set for the special figure determination information acquired when the second start condition is satisfied as compared to the special figure determination information acquired when the first start condition is satisfied ( That is, the second special symbol lottery has priority over the first special symbol lottery). The prior determination process executed in the start port switch process will be described later. In the following description, “special drawing determination information having the Nth highest priority for receiving a winning lottery” may be referred to as “Nth special drawing determination information” or “Nth hold”. (In the present embodiment, N is an integer of 1 to 8).

  In the gate switch process (see FIG. 7), the main CPU 411 detects the game random number counter C4 and the general symbol random number counter C5 in the counter storage area 413c at the timing when the game ball that has passed through the gate 108 is detected by the gate SW415. Obtains the count value, and stores the information for determining the usual figure (ordinary figure holding information) including the obtained count values of the counters C4 and C5 as the random numbers per common figure and the common symbol random numbers, and stores the information for the usual figure determination in the main RAM 413. It memorize | stores in the area | region 413i. The common figure determination information storage area 413i can store the common figure determination information with a predetermined number as an upper limit. Here, it is assumed that the predetermined number is four. The number of general-purpose determination information in the storage area 413i corresponds to the above-described reserved information number U3. Priorities for receiving the normal symbol lottery are set for each of the information for determining ordinary symbols stored in the storage area storage area 413i. A higher priority is set for the information for determining ordinary drawings acquired earlier in time.

  In the first big prize opening switch process (see FIG. 7), the main CPU 411 detects a game ball that won the first big prize opening 110 by the first big prize opening SW416a. In the second big prize opening switch process (see FIG. 7), the main CPU 411 detects the game ball that won the second big prize opening 111 by the second big prize opening SW416b. In the normal winning opening switch process (see FIG. 7), the main CPU 411 detects a game ball won in the normal winning opening 112 by the normal winning opening SW417. In the specific area switching process (see FIG. 7), the main CPU 411 detects a game ball that has entered the specific area 141 by using the specific area SW 418a. In the non-specific area switch process (see FIG. 7), the main CPU 411 detects a game ball that has entered the non-specific area 142 using the non-specific area SW 418b.

[1-2-3. Special design processing]
The special symbol process will be described (see FIG. 7). In the special symbol process, the main CPU 411 executes special symbol determination. The special figure determination includes a special figure determination, a special symbol design determination, and a special graphic fluctuation pattern determination. The above winning lottery may include special figure determination and special symbol determination, and may further include special figure variation pattern determination. Therefore, the special figure determination may be considered to include a winning lottery, or the special figure determination and the winning lottery may be considered to be equivalent to each other. In the special symbol processing, the main CPU 411 sequentially executes determination per special symbol, special symbol determination and special symbol variation pattern determination using the special symbol determination information stored in the special symbol determination information storage area 413d. These determination results are stored in the special figure determination result storage area 413e. Then, after the special symbol fluctuation display is performed for the fluctuation time indicated by the special figure fluctuation pattern selected by the special figure fluctuation pattern judgment, the special symbol is stopped at the symbol indicating the judgment result of the special figure judgment and the special symbol judgment. Let

  When the main CPU 411 starts the variation display of the special symbol, the main CPU 411 sets a variation start command including the determination result of the special symbol determination, the special symbol determination, and the special symbol variation pattern determination in the main RAM 413, so On the other hand, when the execution of the variation effect is instructed and the variation of the special symbol is stopped, the variation control command is set to the main RAM 413 to instruct the effect control unit 403 to end the execution of the variation effect. In addition, when the result of the special figure hit determination indicates that the jackpot is won, the main CPU 411 sets an opening command in the main RAM 413 following the change stop command, so that the win associated with the effect control unit 403 is a jackpot. The execution start of the effect is instructed, and the ending command is set in the main RAM 413 to instruct the effect control unit 403 to end the execution of the hit effect associated with the jackpot. In the opening command, in addition to the role of instructing the start of execution of the winning effect during the jackpot game, information indicating the time until the round game starts (in other words, information indicating the opening period), information indicating the type of jackpot , Information indicating whether the jackpot lottery is the first special symbol lottery or the second special symbol lottery, the gaming state of the gaming machine 100 at the time of the jackpot (high probability gaming state or low probability gaming state) And whether it is in the electric support game state or the non-electric support game state) is included. Supplementing the ending command, the ending command includes information indicating the end timing of the jackpot game, in other words, information indicating the ending period. The effect control unit 403 can determine the content of the winning effect during the jackpot game based on the information included in the opening command and the ending command.

  Further, the main CPU 411 sets a big prize opening release command in the main RAM 413 when opening the big prize opening in the big prize opening processing described later, and when closing the big prize opening, the main winning prize mouth closing command is set in the main RAM 413. Set to. In addition to the information indicating the timing of opening the special winning opening, the special winning opening release command may include information indicating the current number of rounds and start instruction information for a predetermined effect in the current round. In addition to the information indicating the closing timing of the special winning opening, the special winning opening closing command may include information indicating the current number of rounds and end instruction information of a predetermined effect in the current round. The effect control unit 403 determines the content of the winning effect during the jackpot game based on the information included in the winning prize opening command and the winning prize closing command in addition to the information included in the opening command and the ending command. Is possible. These commands are output to the effect control unit 403 in an output process (see FIG. 5) described later. Details of the hit effect determined by the effect control unit 403 will be described in the hit effect process (see FIG. 13) described later.

  In the special symbol process, the main CPU 411 acquires the special figure determination information set with the highest priority in the special figure determination information storage area 413d as the determination target (the determination target) TT, and the special CPU determines the special target of the determination target TT. By using the information for figure determination, judgment per special figure, special figure design judgment and special figure variation pattern judgment are sequentially executed. The special figure determination information that is the determination target TT is erased from the storage area 413d (hence, the hold information U1 or U2 is decreased by 1) and transferred to another storage area (not shown). In the special symbol processing, when the special symbol determination information is not stored in the storage area 413d, the special symbol processing is finished without performing the special symbol determination.

  In the special symbol process, the main CPU 411 first makes a per-special symbol determination that involves a comparison between the special symbol determination table TAt stored in the main ROM 412 and a random number per special symbol of the determination target TT.

  As shown in FIG. 8, the determination table TAt per special figure includes a determination table TAt1 per low probability special figure and a determination table TAt2 per high probability special figure. Each of the tables TAt1 and TAt2 has a predetermined determination value associated with the jackpot.

  When the high probability game flag is set to OFF at the time of determination per special figure (that is, at the time of winning lottery), the main CPU 411 performs determination per special figure using the table TAt1, and the high probability game flag is turned ON. If it has been set, judgment per special figure is performed using the table TAt2. Then, the main CPU 411 determines that the jackpot has been won if the random number per special figure of the determination target TT matches the determination value associated with the jackpot, and if not, the main CPU 411 has lost (that is, won the jackpot) Not). The gaming state of the gaming machine 100 is a high probability gaming state when the high probability gaming flag is ON, and a low probability gaming state when the high probability gaming flag is OFF. Here, the determination table TAt per special figure is formed so that the winning probability of winning the jackpot (winning probability of winning the lottery) becomes 11/4399 and 40/4399 in the low probability gaming state and the high probability gaming state, respectively. It shall be.

  FIG. 9 is a diagram showing types of jackpots. As types of jackpots, there are special A to special C. Special A and special C belong to the per-variable length, and special B belongs to the normal per length. The number of rounds is set for each of special A to special C. The number of rounds for special A and special B and the number of special C are 13, 16, respectively. Note that “R” in the jackpot indicates a round. In each round, the first big prize opening 110 or the second big prize opening 111 is opened until the opening time of the first big prize opening 110 or the second big prize opening 111 reaches a predetermined time. However, in each round, even if the opening time of the first big prize opening 110 or the second big prize opening 111 does not reach the predetermined time, the game balls to the first big prize opening 110 or the second big prize opening 111 are When the number of winnings reaches a predetermined number (hereinafter sometimes referred to as a predetermined count number), the first big winning port 110 or the second big winning port 111 is closed. In the following explanation regarding the opening time of the first grand prize opening 110 or the second big prize opening 111, the number of game balls won in the first big prize opening 110 or the second big prize opening 111 reaches a predetermined number in each round. The situation is not assumed.

  The opening time of the first big winning opening 110 or the second big winning opening 111 in each round per probability variation length and normal length is a predetermined opening time (for example, 30 seconds). The opening times of the big winning openings 110 or 111 in each round are the same between the probability variation length and the normal length, but may be slightly different per probability variation length and the normal length.

  In the first special symbol lottery, when the jackpot is won, the ratios of the jackpots as special A and special B are 51% and 49%, respectively. In the second special symbol lottery, when the jackpot is won, the ratio that the jackpot becomes special C is 100%. That is, in the first special symbol lottery, the special C jackpot is not won, and in the second special symbol lottery, the special A and special B jackpots are not won.

  FIG. 10 shows changes in the gaming state and the production mode triggered by the occurrence of the jackpot. Details regarding the production mode will be apparent from the following description.

  When the special A jackpot is won, the main CPU 411 sets the gaming state of the gaming machine 100 to the high probability electric support game state, and after the jackpot game ends, the setting contents (high (Probability electric support game state) is maintained. The number of times when the electric support is given refers to the number of times the special symbol is maintained to maintain the electric support game state. That is, for a certain jackpot, after the jackpot game is over, while the special symbol fluctuates i times, the gaming state is set to the electric support game state, and after the special symbol fluctuates i times, the non-electric support game state. When this is done, the number of times of providing electric support corresponding to the jackpot is i (i is an integer). The number of times electric support is provided for special A is 175 times (see FIG. 9).

  When the special B jackpot is won, the main CPU 411 sets the gaming state of the gaming machine 100 to the low probability electric support game state, and after the jackpot game ends, the setting contents (low (Probability electric support game state) is maintained. The number of times electric support is provided for special B is 100 (see FIG. 9).

  When the special C jackpot is won, the main CPU 411 sets the gaming state of the gaming machine 100 to the high probability electric support game state, and after the jackpot game ends, the setting contents (high (Probability electric support game state) is maintained. The number of times of providing electric support for the special C is 175 times (see FIG. 9).

  If it is determined that the big win is won in the special symbol determination, the main CPU 411 compares the special symbol determination table TZt stored in the main ROM 412 with the special symbol random number of the determination target TT, and based on the comparison result. A special symbol design is determined to determine the type of jackpot.

  The special symbol symbol determination table TZt is composed of a first special symbol symbol determination table and a second special symbol symbol determination table. When the determination target TT is special figure determination information acquired when the first start condition is satisfied, the determination target TT is triggered when the second start condition is satisfied using the first special symbol determination table. In the case of the acquired special symbol determination information, the special symbol determination is performed using the second special symbol determination table. The first and second special symbol determination tables are formed so that the types of jackpots for the first and second special symbols are determined by the above-described ratio (see FIG. 9).

  As can be seen from FIG. 9, the special symbol determination based on the establishment of the second start condition is relatively more advantageous to the player than the special symbol determination based on the establishment of the first start condition (ie, more Easy to get many prize balls). The relative advantage here is that the expected value of the number of winning balls obtained by winning the first big winning opening 110 or the second big winning opening 111 in the jackpot game executed based on the establishment of the second starting condition is: This means that in the jackpot game executed based on the establishment of the first start condition, the number of winning balls obtained by winning the first big winning opening 110 or the second big winning opening 111 is larger than the expected value. “The expected value of the number of winning balls obtained by winning the first big prize opening 110 or the second big prize opening 111 in the jackpot game” is the expected number of rounds in the jackpot game, or the first big prize in the jackpot game. It may be read as the expected value of the maximum value of the total opening time of the mouth 110 or the second grand prize opening 111.

  Specifically, in the first special symbol lottery, the 13R jackpot is won, whereas in the second special symbol lottery, the 16R jackpot is won by the special symbol determination based on the establishment of the first start condition. Compared to the above, the special symbol determination based on the establishment of the second start condition is one of the reasons that is more advantageous for the player.

  In the special symbol processing, the main CPU 411 performs special figure fluctuation pattern determination for determining a special figure fluctuation pattern for the determination target TT based on the special figure fluctuation pattern table THt and the special figure fluctuation pattern random number of the determination target TT. The determination of the special figure fluctuation pattern is synonymous with the selection or setting of the special figure fluctuation pattern. The special figure fluctuation pattern table THt includes a plurality of special figure fluctuation patterns, and one special figure fluctuation pattern for the determination target TT is selected in the special figure fluctuation pattern determination. Each special symbol variation pattern defines a variation pattern of a special symbol, and defines, for example, a variation time of the special symbol (the length of time during which the variation display of the special symbol is performed).

  In the special figure determination result storage area 413e (see FIG. 6), each determination result of special figure per-determination, special symbol determination, and special figure variation pattern determination for the determination target TT is stored in a state of being associated with each other. The

[Pre-judgment process in start-up switch process]
In addition, the main CPU 411 executes a pre-determination process during the start port switch process (see FIG. 7). In the pre-determination process, the main CPU 411 sets, as a pre-determination target, the special-determination determination information stored in the special figure determination information storage area 413d and put on hold. The special symbol design determination and the special symbol variation pattern determination are sequentially executed. The method of special figure determination, special symbol design, and special figure variation pattern determination for the prior determination target is the same as those for the determination target TT. The determination result of the pre-determination process (that is, the determination result of the special figure for the pre-determination target, the determination result of the special symbol design and the special figure variation pattern determination) is stored in the pre-determination information storage area 413h, The pre-determination command that is included is set in the main RAM 413 and transmitted to the effect control unit 403 in the output process described later. The pre-determination process for certain special figure determination information is executed in the start-up switch process before the special figure determination information is acquired and stored in the storage area 413d.

[1-2-4. Normal symbol processing]
The normal symbol processing (see FIG. 7) will be described. In the normal symbol processing, the main CPU 411 obtains the common symbol determination information set with the highest priority in the general symbol determination information storage area 413i as the normal symbol determination target FF, and determines the normal symbol per-determination determination table FAt, Based on the base symbol determination table FZt, the base symbol variation pattern table FHt, the base symbol determination target FF, etc., the base symbol determination including the base symbol determination, the base symbol determination, and the base symbol variation pattern determination is executed, and the base symbol determination is performed. Is stored in the common figure determination result storage area 413j, and the normal symbol variation display and stop display are performed based on the determination result of the common figure determination. The information for normal map determination which has become the normal map determination target FF is deleted from the storage area 413i (therefore, the number of pending information U3 is decreased by 1) and transferred to another storage area (not shown). In the normal symbol process, when the general pattern determination information is not stored in the storage area 413i, the normal symbol process is terminated without performing the normal symbol determination.

  In the determination per common figure, it is determined whether or not the winning per common figure is won. When the winning is per common figure, the type per common figure is determined by the general symbol determination using the general symbol determination table FZt. There are two types of per map: per long open and short open. The time for the electric tulip 107 to be in the open state is longer per long opening than per short opening. In the normal map variation pattern determination, the main CPU 411 selects a general map variation pattern for the normal map determination target FF from a plurality of normal map variation patterns included in the general map variation pattern table FHt based on whether or not the electric support is provided. To do. The regular pattern variation pattern defines the variation time of a normal symbol. The main CPU 411 controls the display of the normal symbols based on the stored contents of the general pattern determination result storage area 413j in which the determination result of the general pattern determination is stored. For example, after displaying the fluctuation of the normal symbol for the fluctuation time indicated by the normal fluctuation pattern selected by the normal fluctuation pattern determination, stop the normal symbol at the symbol that shows the judgment result of the universal symbol determination and the normal symbol determination. Let

[1-2-5. Electric accessory control processing]
The electric accessory control process will be described (see FIG. 7). In the electric accessory control process, the big prize opening process and the electric chew process are sequentially executed.

  In the big prize opening process, when the result of the special figure determination shows that the jackpot is won, the first big prize opening 110 or the second big prize opening 111 is made using the big prize opening pattern according to the type of the big prize. Open and close operation. The big prize opening pattern table DKt stores a big prize opening pattern defining the opening mode of the first big prize opening 110 and the second big prize opening 111 for each type of jackpot. The main CPU 411 realizes the big prize opening process with reference to the table DKt.

  In the big winning opening opening pattern corresponding to the probability variation length and the normal length, the opening time of the first big winning opening 110 or the second big winning opening 111 in each round is an opening time t1 (for example, 30 seconds), In each round, the first big prize opening 110 or the second big prize opening 111 is continuously opened for the opening time t1. However, as described above, in each round, even if the opening time of the first big prize opening 110 or the second big prize opening 111 does not reach the opening time t1, the first big prize opening 110 or the second big prize winning opening. When the number of winning game balls to 111 reaches a predetermined value (for example, 10), the first big prize opening 110 or the second big prize opening 111 is closed, and the round ends.

  FIG. 11 shows the big prize opening pattern in the special A jackpot game, the special B jackpot game, and the special C jackpot game. In the special A jackpot game, the first big prize opening 111 is opened from 1R to 11R, the first big prize opening 110 is opened by 12R, and the second big prize opening 111 is opened by 13R. In the special B jackpot game, the second big prize opening 111 is opened from 1R to 13R, and the first big prize opening 110 is not opened. In the special C jackpot game, the same opening / closing process is performed from 1R to 13R as in the special A jackpot game, and the second big winning opening 111 is opened in 14R to 16R. Although not shown in FIG. 11, a predetermined inter-round interval period (for example, 1 second) is provided between rounds (between round games and round games). The big prize opening 110 and the second big prize opening 111 are closed.

  In addition, in the big prize opening process, a sorting member process and a game state setting process (see FIG. 7) are executed. In the allocating member process, the main CPU 411 performs an opening / closing operation of the allocating member 144 using the allocating member opening pattern in a specific round when the result of the special figure determination indicates a big win. The distribution member release pattern table FBt stores a distribution member release pattern that defines the release mode of the distribution member 144. The main CPU 411 realizes the sorting member process with reference to the table FBt. The specific round is a round in which the first big prize opening 110 is opened in the special A and special jackpot games, and is 12R in this example.

  FIG. 12 shows a sorting member release pattern in a specific round. The main CPU 411 performs an opening / closing process of the sorting member 144 while the first big prize opening 110 or the second big prize opening 111 is opened in the specific round. More specifically, for example, the sorting member 144 is opened after a predetermined time has elapsed (for example, 2 seconds later) after the first grand prize winning opening 110 or the second big winning prize opening 111 is opened in a specific round. When the first big prize opening 110 or the second big prize opening 111 in the specific round is closed, the closed state is set. That is, in this example, the opening time t2 of the sorting member 144 is 28 seconds. However, even if the opening time of the sorting member 144 has not reached the opening time t2, the sorting member 144 is closed when the entry of the game ball into the specific area 141 is detected by the specific area SW418a.

  The distribution member 144 is provided inside the first big prize opening 110. If the first big prize opening 110 is opened when the distribution member 144 is in the open state, a game ball is placed in the specific area 141. Can be entered, but the game ball cannot be entered into the specific area 141 unless the first big prize opening 110 is opened. That is, in the special A and C jackpot games, a game ball can be entered in the specific area 141, while in the special B jackpot game, a game ball cannot be entered in the specific area 141. Note that the opening mode of the sorting member 144 in the special hit game of special A and special C is always set to an open mode in which a game ball can enter the specific area 141 as long as the right-handed game is performed as usual.

  In the game state setting process, the main CPU 411 sets various game flags such as a high probability game flag and an electric support game flag that determine the game state in the game flag storage area 413f. As described above, the gaming state of the gaming machine 100 is a high probability gaming state when the high probability gaming flag is ON, and a low probability gaming state when the high probability gaming flag is OFF. The gaming state of the gaming machine 100 is an electric support game state when the electric support game flag is ON, and a non-electric support game state when the electric support game flag is OFF. In the game state setting process during the big prize opening process that is executed in response to the occurrence of the jackpot, a high probability depends on whether or not the specific area SW 418a detects that a game ball has entered the specific area 141 during the sorting member process. The game flag is set to ON / OFF, and the high probability remaining game count X indicating the remaining number of changes in the special symbol that maintains the high probability game state is set in the main RAM 413. That is, the specific area 141 is a probability variation function activation switch for setting the gaming state of the gaming machine 100 to a high probability gaming state (in order to turn on the high probability gaming flag), and when the probability variation function switch is turned on ( When a game ball enters the specific area 141), the high probability game flag is turned ON, and the gaming state of the gaming machine 100 becomes the high probability gaming state.

  In addition, the electric support game flag is set to ON based on the occurrence of the jackpot, and the electric support game remaining indicating the remaining number of fluctuations of the special symbol in which the electric support game state is maintained according to the type of the jackpot generated. The number of times J is set in the main RAM 413.

  Specifically, in the game state setting process associated with the big hits of special A and special C (see FIG. 7), if a game ball has entered the specific area 141, both the high probability game flag and the electric support game flag are both If both are set to ON and “175” is set in both the high probability remaining game count X and the electric support game remaining count J, and no game ball has entered the specific area 141, the high probability game flag is turned OFF. Thus, the electric support game flag is turned ON, and “0” and “175” are set in the high probability remaining game count X and the remaining electric support game remaining count J, respectively. In the game state setting process associated with the special B jackpot, the high probability game flag is turned OFF while the electric support game flag is turned ON, and the high probability game remaining number X and the electric support game remaining number J are “0” respectively. And “100” are set.

  The high probability remaining game count X set in the game state setting process is subtracted by “1” every time the special figure determination is executed when “X ≧ 1”, and becomes “X = 0”. The high probability game flag is set to OFF, and the gaming state of the gaming machine 100 becomes a low probability gaming state. The electric support game remaining number J set in the game state setting process is decremented by “1” every time the special figure determination is executed when “J ≧ 1”, and becomes “J = 0”. The electric support game flag is set to OFF, and the gaming state of the gaming machine 100 becomes a non-electric support game state. In the initial state of the gaming machine 100, the high probability game flag and the electric support game flag are OFF, and “0” is set to the number of times X and J. As described above, by initializing the game information of the gaming machine 100 using the RAM clear switch provided on the back surface of the game board 101, the initial state is obtained.

  In the electric Chu process, the main CPU 411 opens and closes the electric tulip 107 based on the result of the normal symbol process. When a normal symbol lottery is won (per common symbol), the electric tulip 107 is opened for a predetermined time.

[1-2-6. Prize ball processing]
In the winning ball process, the main CPU 411 pays out a predetermined number of winning balls for winning at the first starting port 105, the second starting port 106, the second major winning port 111, and the normal winning port 112. The payout instruction for making the payout is set in the prize ball information storage area 413g as a prize ball command.

[1-2-7. Output processing]
In the output process, the main CPU 411 sends information (including arbitrary commands) indicating the storage contents of each storage area in the main RAM 413 to each control unit (the prize ball control unit 402 and the effect) connected to the main control unit 401. Output to the control unit 403). A command related to the prize ball is output to the prize ball control unit 402, and a command related to the effect is output to the effect control unit 403. In the output process, the main CPU 411 can transmit any information that it recognizes or holds (for example, information indicating the state of the electric support game flag and the high probability game flag) to the effect control unit 403. When the output process ends, the timer interrupt process also ends. When the timer interrupt process ends, the process executed by the main CPU 411 returns to the main process (see FIG. 7).

  As shown in FIG. 6, a board external information terminal board 491 is connected to the main control section 401, and the main control section 401 sends information indicating the contents stored in the main RAM 413 to the outside (through the board 491 ( For example, it can be output to a hall computer of a game facility.

<< Additional commands related to production >>
In the present embodiment, in particular, in addition to the above-described opening command, ending command, big prize opening command, and big prize opening closing command as commands related to the hit production, which is a kind of production executed by the production control unit 403, The big prize opening prize command, the gate entry command, and the specific area entry command are output from the main control unit 401 to the effect control unit 403. The grand prize opening prize command includes information indicating that the game ball has won the first big prize opening 110 or the second big prize opening 111 and the winning timing. The information indicating that the game ball has passed and the timing at which the ball has passed is included, and the specific area entry command includes information indicating that the game ball has entered the specific area 141 and the timing at which the game ball entered.

[2. Prize ball control unit]
The winning ball control unit 402 includes a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, an input / output interface (I / O) (not shown), and the like. The prize ball control unit 402 pays out a prize ball based on a payout instruction (prize ball command) from the main control unit 401.

  Various SWs for detecting a game ball are connected to the prize ball control unit 402. For example, as shown in the figure, the prize ball control unit 402 includes a fixed position detection SW 424 for detecting a game ball at a predetermined position, a payout ball detection SW 425 a for detecting a paid game ball, and a game ball in the upper plate 123. Ball detection SW 425b for detecting whether there is a ball, full tank detection SW 427a for detecting that the upper plate 123 is filled with game balls, and full tank detection for detecting that the lower plate 125 is filled with game balls SW427b is connected. Each of SW424, 425a, 425b, 427a, and 427b outputs a detection signal indicating whether or not a game ball has been detected to the prize ball control unit 402 (specifically, it is turned on when a game ball is detected). When a detection signal is output and no game ball is detected, the detection signal is turned OFF and no detection signal is output). The winning ball control unit 402 pays out a winning ball or stops paying out a winning ball based on a payout instruction output from the main control unit 401 or detection signals input from the SWs 424, 425a, 425b, 427a, and 427b. To do. Further, the door ball 12 is opened to the prize ball control unit 402 (the door frame 12 is rotated forward with respect to the inner frame 11 with the left side as the rotation base end side and the right side as the rotation front end side. The door opening SW 426 is detected to detect that the The door opening SW 426 outputs a detection signal indicating whether or not the opening of the door frame 12 is detected to the winning ball control unit 402 (specifically, when the door frame 12 is opened, it is turned ON and outputs a detection signal). If the door frame is not opened, it is turned off and no detection signal is output).

  The prize ball control unit 402 outputs detection signals input from the SWs 424, 425a, 425b, 426, 427a, and 427b to the main control unit 401. Further, a launching unit 428 is connected to the prize ball control unit 402. The award ball control unit 402 detects the operation of launching a game ball with respect to the launch unit 428 (operation by the player) and controls the launch of the game ball. The launcher 428 launches a game ball for a game, and includes a sensor that detects a game operation by the player, a solenoid that launches the game ball, and the like. When the prize ball control unit 402 detects a game operation by the sensor of the launch unit 428, the game ball 103 is intermittently fired by driving a solenoid or the like in response to the detected game operation, and the game area 103 of the game board 101 is played. Launch a game ball.

  The prize ball control unit 402 is connected to a payout unit 429 for paying out a prize ball. The payout unit 429 includes a payout drive motor for paying out a predetermined number of game balls from a storage unit (not shown) that stores game balls. The prize ball control unit 402 controls the payout unit 429 to drive the payout drive motor, whereby each winning opening (the first starting port 105, the second starting port 106, the first big winning port 110, the second big winning prize). The payout of prize balls corresponding to winning in the mouth 111 and the normal winning opening 112) is realized. The prize ball controller 402 is connected to a frame external information terminal board 492, and various information handled by the prize ball controller 402 can be output to the outside through the board 492.

[3. Production control unit]
The effect control unit 403 includes a CPU 431, a ROM 432, a RAM 433, an input / output interface (I / O) (not shown), and the like (see FIG. 6). The CPU, ROM, and RAM in the effect control unit 403 are also referred to as a sub CPU, a sub ROM, and a sub RAM, respectively. The sub CPU 431 reads various programs related to the control of effects performed by the gaming machine 100 from the sub ROM 432, and executes the read programs using the sub RAM 433 as a work area.

  The effect control unit 403 includes an image / sound control unit (not shown) that performs display control of the image display unit 104 and sound output control of the speaker 115, lighting control of the effect light unit 116 and the board lamp 135 on the game board 101, and A lamp control unit (not shown) that performs drive control of the movable accessories 117, 118a, and 130 is provided. In addition, the effect control unit 403 is connected with an effect button 121 and a cross key 122 for receiving an operation from the player. The effect control unit 403 can perform an effect corresponding to the input operation content from the player with respect to the effect button 121 and the cross key 122.

  The effect control unit 403 realizes an arbitrary effect including a change effect using an effect realization element (which may be rephrased as an effect means and may be considered to be synonymous with the effect member described above). That is, the production control unit 403 controls the production realization element to cause the production realization element to perform a desired production (the main body of the production in this expression is the production realization element, but in the description of this embodiment, The effect control unit 403 is regarded as the main subject of the effect). The effect realization element includes at least one of the image display unit 104, the speaker 115, the effect light unit 116, the movable frame accessory 117, 118a, the panel lamp 135, and the movable panel accessory 130. The variation effect refers to an effect executed by the effect control unit 403 between the special symbol variation display and the stop display, and includes an effect suggesting a determination result of the special figure determination. It should be noted that the suggestion, notification, notification, or notification by effect may be considered to be for the player unless otherwise specified.

[3-1. Production main processing]
FIG. 13 lists the main processes performed by the effect control unit 403. When power is supplied to the effect control unit 403, the effect main process is executed by the sub CPU 431. In the effect main process, the sub CPU 431 performs initial setting of a built-in device such as CTC in the effect control unit 403 and stores the setting content in the sub RAM 433.

[3-2. Production timer interrupt processing]
The sub CPU 431 interrupts and executes the effect timer interrupt process with respect to the effect main process at a cycle according to the setting content stored in the sub RAM 433 by the effect main process (see FIG. 13). In the effect timer interruption process, the sub CPU 431 sequentially executes a command reception process and an operation reception process.

[3-2-1. Command reception processing]
In the command receiving process, the sub CPU 431 executes a special drawing effect process, a general drawing effect process, and a win effect process.

[3-2-1-1. Special drawing production process]
The special figure effect process includes an effect start process and an effect end process. The sub CPU 431 starts the variation effect by executing the effect start process in response to the reception of the variation start command from the main control unit 401, and then performs the effect in response to the reception of the variation stop command from the main control unit 401. The variation effect is ended by executing the end process. The effect start process includes a variable effect pattern selection process. In the variation effect pattern selection process, the sub CPU 431 selects and determines a special figure variation effect pattern from the special figure variation effect pattern table stored in the sub ROM 432 based on the command received from the main control unit 401. The variation effect by the selected and determined special figure variation effect pattern is executed in the special figure effect process.

  Further, when the sub CPU 431 receives a pre-determination command from the main control unit 401, the sub-CPU 431 stores the determination result of the pre-determination process (see FIG. 7) executed by the main control unit 401 in the command reception process in the sub RAM 433. , Hold increase processing. In the hold increase process, a hold image corresponding to the prior determination target is additionally displayed on the image display unit 104. The reserved image corresponding to the advance determination target is later deleted from the image display unit 104 or shifted to a specific display position when the change start command is received when the advance determination target becomes the determination target TT. . The sub CPU 431 can also perform a pre-reading notice effect on the prior determination target based on the prior determination command.

[3-2-1-2. General drawing processing]
The ordinary drawing effect process (see FIG. 13) is executed by the sub CPU 431 when a command related to a normal symbol is received from the main control unit 401. A command related to the normal symbol is transmitted from the main control unit 401 to the effect control unit 403 at the start and end of the variation of the normal symbol. In the ordinary drawing effect process, the ordinary drawing effect is executed when the normal symbol changes.

[3-2-1-3. Winning effect processing]
The winning effect process (see FIG. 13) is executed by the sub CPU 431 when a command related to the winning effect is received from the main control unit 401. At the start of the jackpot game and at the end of the jackpot game, an opening command and an ending command are transmitted from the main control unit 401 to the effect control unit 403 as commands related to the win effect, respectively. In the winning effect process, the effect control unit 403 starts the winning effect in response to the reception of the opening command, and ends the winning effect in response to the reception of the ending command.

[3-2-2. Operation acceptance process]
In the operation accepting process (see FIG. 13), the sub CPU 431 operates based on a signal from the effect button 121 or the cross key 122 to determine whether the player has made an operation on the effect button 121 or the cross key 122 (whether or not an operation has been input and details of the operation) ) The effect control unit 403 can perform an effect according to the recognized operation state.

<< About production mode >>
FIG. 14A shows an effect mode table Mt stored in the sub ROM 432 of the effect control unit 403. The sub CPU 431 selects and sets one effect mode from the plurality of effect modes defined in the effect mode table Mt, based on the command received from the main control unit 401. The effect mode selected here may be hereinafter referred to as a target effect mode. The effect control unit 403 performs various effects including a variable effect in the target effect mode. The plurality of effect modes include a probability change mode, a chance mode, a normal mode A, a normal mode B, and a normal mode C as the first to fifth effect modes (hereinafter referred to as “normal mode A, normal mode B and When it is not necessary to distinguish the “normal mode C”, it is simply referred to as “normal mode”). The effect control unit 403 executes different effects between the probability variation mode, the chance mode, the normal mode A, the normal mode B, and the normal mode C. As shown in FIG. 14A, a mode flag is associated with each effect mode in the effect mode table Mt. The probabilistic mode, chance mode, normal mode A, normal mode B, and normal mode C are selected and used as the production mode when the mode flag is “1”, “2”, “3”, “4”, respectively. This corresponds to a state where “5” is set. The mode flag is stored in the sub RAM 433, and the value is variably set by the sub CPU 431. FIG. 14B shows the relationship between each production mode, the jackpot winning probability, and whether or not electric support is provided. As shown in FIGS. 14B and 10, the effect control unit 403 sets the probability variation mode and the chance mode as the target effect mode in the high probability electric support game state and the low probability electric support game state, respectively, In the probability non-electric support game state (normal game state), the normal mode A, the normal mode B, or the normal mode C is set as the target effect mode. In FIG. 10, “normal mode” is simply described. However, as described in this paragraph, it means “normal mode A, normal mode B, or normal mode C”. .

  FIGS. 15A to 15B show display examples of the image display unit 104 in the probability variation mode and the chance mode, respectively. FIGS. 16A to 16C show normal mode A, normal mode B, and The example of a display of the image display part 104 in normal mode C is shown. In each effect mode, the effect control unit 403 can display a background image on the image display unit 104 and can superimpose a decorative design or the like on the background image. The background images are different between the probability variation mode, the chance mode, the normal mode A, the normal mode B, and the normal mode C. The display mode of the decorative symbols and the like may be common between the normal modes (normal mode A, normal mode B, and normal mode C), but may be different between the probability change mode, the chance mode, and the normal mode. The hold display mode (hold image) indicating that the right of the winning lottery is held may be different among the probability variation mode, the chance mode, the normal mode A, the normal mode B, and the normal mode C.

  The probabilistic mode is a performance mode that is used in the high probability electric support game state and suggests to the player that the current game state is the high probability electric support game state (the winning probability of jackpot is controlled with high probability) Is a specific production mode) that suggests to the player. Therefore, the player who has seen the effect in the probability variation mode can relatively easily understand that the current gaming state is the high probability electric support gaming state. It should be noted that the effect in the probability variation mode includes an effect that prompts the player to make a right stroke (for example, display of characters such as “please make a right stroke”).

  The chance mode is an effect mode that is used in the low probability electric support game state and suggests to the player that the current game state is the low probability electric support game state. Therefore, the player who has seen the effect in the chance mode can relatively easily understand that the current gaming state is the low probability electric support gaming state. The production in the chance mode includes a production that prompts the player to make a right strike (for example, display of characters such as “please make a right strike”).

  The normal mode is an effect mode that is used in the low probability non-electric support game state and suggests to the player that the current game state is the low probability non-electric support game state. Therefore, the player who has seen the effect in the normal mode can relatively easily understand that the current gaming state is the low probability non-electric support gaming state. In the low-probability non-electric support game state, the effect control unit 403 may appropriately set which of the normal mode A, the normal mode B, and the normal mode C is used. For example, when the number of fluctuations of the special symbol in each normal mode reaches a certain number (for example, 30 times), it may be changed to another normal mode, and the change can be made in normal mode A, normal mode B, normal What is necessary is to carry out sequentially, looping in order of mode C. Note that the method for determining the change to another normal mode is not limited to the above method. As a method for determining the change to another normal mode, a determination is made using a random number for the effect generated by the effect control unit 403. As a result, when it is determined to change to another normal mode, it may be changed to another normal mode.

  Alternatively, the player may be able to select whether to use the normal mode A, the normal mode B, or the normal mode C in the low probability non-electric support game state. When the player can be selected, the normal mode A is used in the initial state of the gaming machine 100, and when the player presses the effect button 121 at an arbitrary timing, the normal mode A, the normal mode B, and the normal mode C can be selected. The normal mode to be used may be changed by looping in order.

  FIG. 17 shows a change in the target effect mode, focusing on the occurrence of special jackpots of special A to special C. The production mode (target production mode) in the initial state of the gaming machine 100 is the normal mode. As described above, in the initial state of the gaming machine 100, which one of the normal mode A, the normal mode B, and the normal mode C is used is a matter that the effect control unit 403 or the player appropriately sets. In the description related to this, the normal mode A, the normal mode B, and the normal mode C are not distinguished, and are described as the normal mode.

  The effect control unit 403 starts the state where the target effect mode is the normal mode, and when a special A or C jackpot occurs, changes the target effect mode to the probability change mode after the corresponding jackpot game, and the special B jackpot If this occurs, the target effect mode is changed to the chance mode after the special B jackpot game.

  The effect control unit 403 starts the state where the target effect mode is the chance mode, and when a special A or special C jackpot occurs, changes the target effect mode to the probability change mode after the corresponding jackpot game, and the special B jackpot In the case of occurrence, the target effect mode remains the chance mode even after the special B jackpot game. In addition, when the special effect mode is a probability variation mode, the production control unit 403 keeps the target production mode in the probability variation mode even after the corresponding jackpot game when a special A or C jackpot occurs. When a big hit of B occurs, the target effect mode is changed to the chance mode after the special B big hit game.

<< About the characteristic hit effect executed by the effect control unit 403 >>
Next, winning effects that can be executed by the gaming machine 100 will be described. In the present embodiment, the effect control unit 403 executes one of the winning effects among the winning effects including the first to fourth winning effects described below as the winning effects. In the first winning effect, in the low-probability non-electric support game state, when winning per 13R probability variable length, a red decorative symbol indicating 13R probability variable length is displayed as a decorative symbol indicating that the jackpot is won. When 104 is stopped and displayed, the winning effect is executed during the jackpot game. In the second winning effect, in the low probability non-electric support game state, when winning per 13R probability variation length, a blue decorative design indicating 13R normal length is displayed as the decorative design indicating that the jackpot is won. When 104 is stopped and displayed, the winning effect is executed during the jackpot game. In the third winning effect, when the player wins per 13R normal length in the low probability non-electric support game state, a blue decorative design indicating 13R normal long win is used as the decorative design indicating that the jackpot is won. When 104 is stopped and displayed, the winning effect is executed during the jackpot game. The fourth winning effect is a red color indicating 16R probability variation length as a decorative symbol indicating that the jackpot has been won when winning per 16R probability variation length in the low probability electric support game state or the high probability electricity support game state. This is a hit effect that is executed during the big hit game when the image display unit 104 is stopped and displayed for the decorative symbols.

  FIG. 18 is an explanatory diagram showing an outline of the winning effect executed during the jackpot game for each of the first winning effect to the fourth winning effect. Details of each winning effect will be described below. In the figure, 1R to 11R includes an inter-round interval period provided after each round game of 1R to 11R and each round game of 1R to 11R. In the figure, 12R includes an inter-round interval period provided after the 12R round game and the 12R round game. In addition, 13R to 16R include an interval period between rounds provided after each round game of 13R to 16R and each round game of 13R to 15R.

<< About the first hit production >>
When receiving the opening command from the main control unit 401, the effect control unit 403 executes the first opening effect during the opening period as the first winning effect. In the present embodiment, the opening effect is information included in the opening command (specifically, information indicating which lottery related to the jackpot is the first special symbol lottery or the second special symbol lottery), This is an effect that suggests the type of jackpot specified based on the decorative design in which the image display unit 104 is stopped and displayed. The first opening effect is an effect that is executed when the jackpot is won as a result of the first special symbol lottery and the red decorative symbol is stopped and displayed on the image display unit 104, that is, per 13R probability variation length. It is an effect including an effect suggesting that it has been won (for example, an effect including an effect of displaying “BIG BONUS” on the image display unit 104 and outputting a sound of “big bonus” from the speaker 115).

  When the effect control unit 403 receives the 1R big prize opening release command from the main control unit 401, the effect control unit 403 executes the theme effect as the first winning effect. In the present embodiment, the theme production is a theme video (for example, a part of a movie video and a lyric video of a movie theme song) related to a theme (eg a movie) of the gaming machine 100 on the image display unit 104. This includes an effect of displaying and outputting from the speaker 115 the subject sound (for example, the sound of the theme song of the movie that is the subject) relating to the subject of the gaming machine 100. The material effect executed in response to receiving the 1R big prize opening command is terminated in response to receiving the 11R big prize closing command. In addition to the theme effect, an effect including a round number display effect for displaying the current number of rounds on, for example, the upper left portion of the image display unit 104 is executed in response to the big prize opening opening command of each round (described later). The same effect as the round number display effect shown in FIG. 19 and FIG. In addition, in response to the winning prize closing command for each round, effects including a round number non-display effect for hiding the current number of rounds are executed. Furthermore, during a round game (a period from the receipt of each round's big prize opening command to the receipt of the same round's big prize opening closing command), during the big hit game according to the big prize opening prize command An effect including a winning appearance display effect for displaying a predetermined numerical value (for example, the total number of points) corresponding to the total value of the acquired winning balls on the image display unit 104 is executed (rounds shown in FIGS. 19 and 20 to be described later). Production similar to number display production).

  When the effect control unit 403 receives the 12R big prize opening release command from the main control unit 401, the effect control effect is executed as the first winning effect. In this embodiment, the probability variation effect is received from the 12R large winning opening release command until the specific region entry command is received, and the probability variation indefinite effect and the specific region entry command are received. To 12R large winning opening closing command is received and the probability variation finalizing effect is executed. That is, the probability variation effect is ended in response to the reception of the 12R big prize closing command. As described above, when 12R is set to the specific round, the main control unit 401 opens and closes the sorting member 144 at 12R. When the distribution member 144 is in the open state, a game ball enters the specific area 141, so that the gaming state of the gaming machine 100 becomes a high probability gaming state. Therefore, for example, as shown in FIG. 19, an effect including an effect of displaying an image for prompting a game ball to enter the specific area 141 on the image display unit 104 is executed as the probability change undefined effect. Further, as the probability variation confirmed effect, for example, as shown in FIG. 20, an effect including an effect of displaying on the image display unit 104 an image that suggests that the gaming state after the jackpot game is a high-probability gaming state is executed. Also, as shown in FIGS. 19 and 20, during the 12R round game, as in the case of 1R to 11R, the effect including the round number display effect and the effect including the winning appearance display effect are executed. In addition, effects including a round number non-display effect are executed in the interval period between rounds after the 12R round game.

  When the effect control unit 403 receives the 13R big prize opening release command from the main control unit 401, the effect control unit 403 executes the theme effect as the first winning effect. The theme effect executed in 13R may be the same effect as the theme effect executed in 1R to 11R. The same applies to effects including a round number display, effects including a round number non-display effect, and effects including a winning appearance display effect. The theme effect executed in response to receiving the 13R big prize opening command is terminated in response to receiving the 13R big prize closing command.

  When receiving the ending command from the main control unit 401, the effect control unit 403 executes the first ending effect during the ending period as the first winning effect. The effect control unit 403 displays, as the first ending effect, an effect indicating that the gaming state of the gaming machine 100 is set to the high probability electric support game state (for example, “entering tornado mode entry” on the image display unit 104, An effect including an effect of displaying the name and logo of the company that manufactured the gaming machine 100 on the image display unit 104 is executed.

<< About the second hit production >>
When receiving the opening command from the main control unit 401, the effect control unit 403 executes the second opening effect as the second winning effect during the opening period. The second opening effect is an effect that is executed when the jackpot is won as a result of the first special symbol lottery and the blue decorative symbol is stopped and displayed on the image display unit 104, that is, per 13R normal length. This effect includes an effect suggesting that the player has won (for example, an effect including an effect of displaying “BONUS” on the image display unit 104 and outputting a sound of “bonus” from the speaker 115). The jackpot type suggested in the opening effect of the second hit stage is different from the jackpot type (internal jackpot type) specified by the result of the first special symbol lottery. As mentioned above, the internal jackpot type is per 13R probability variation length, but the opening effect is to make the player recognize afterwards that the player has been won per 13R probability variation length by the promotion promotion effect described later. In, unlike the internal jackpot type, an effect that suggests winning per 13R normal length is executed.

  When the effect control unit 403 receives the 1R big prize opening command from the main control unit 401, the effect control unit 403 executes the promotion success effect as the second winning effect. In this embodiment, the promotion success effect is a game that is more important than the type of jackpot that was recognized by the player before the promotion success effect was executed as the type of jackpot that was won as a result of the first special symbol lottery. It is an effect that allows the player to recognize that he has won the jackpot type that is advantageous to the player. The advantage here is that the special A jackpot can be controlled to a high probability gaming state after the jackpot game, whereas the special B jackpot can be controlled after the jackpot game. Indicates that the state is not controlled to the high probability gaming state (controlled to the low probability gaming state). As the promotion success production, for example, the main character of the movie that is the subject and the rival of the main character battle each other, and the main character wins the rival. At that time, as shown in FIG. 21, it is possible to improve the interest of the game by urging the player to repeatedly press the effect button 121.

  FIG. 21 is an explanatory view showing an example of the promotion success effect. In the promotion success effect, first, an image P1 that prompts the effect button 121 to be continuously hit and a gauge image P2 set in a plurality of stages are displayed on the image display unit 104, and the gauge image P2 has a current position ( An arrow) and a target position (MAX) are shown (see FIG. 21A). Next, a time bar image P3 indicating the continuous hitting effective time of the effect button 121 is displayed, and the current position is gradually changed in the gauge image P2 by repeatedly pressing the effect button 121 while the time bar image P3 is displayed. An image approaching the target position is displayed on the image display unit 104, and a continuous hitting sound is output from the speaker 115 in response to the continuous hitting of the effect button 121 (see FIG. 21B). Then, before the display of the time bar image P3 is finished, an image P4 indicating that the current position has reached the target position in the gauge image P2 and the promotion effect has been successfully displayed is displayed on the image display unit 104 and also for the promotion effect. A sound indicating success (for example, a sound of “win”) is output from the speaker 115 (see FIG. 21C).

  The promotion success effect executed in response to receiving the 1R big prize opening command is terminated in response to receiving the 11R big prize opening closing command. In this embodiment, the promotion success effect is executed over 1R to 11R. However, the promotion success effect may be executed in some rounds of 1R to 11R. In the effects other than the round in which the promotion success effect is executed, the above-described theme effect may be executed. The effect including the round number display effect, the effect including the winning appearance display effect, and the effect including the round number non-display effect may be appropriately executed as described above (see FIG. 21). (A) indicates that the 10R round game is in progress, (b) indicates that it is an inter-round interval period between 10R and 11R, and (c) indicates that the 11R round game is being played. Shown).

  When the effect control unit 403 receives the 12R big prize opening release command from the main control unit 401, the effect control unit 403 executes a probability variation effect similar to the probability variation effect executed in the first winning effect as the second winning effect, In response to the reception of the 12R big prize closing command, the probability variation effect is terminated. The effects including the round number display effect, the effects including the winning appearance display effect, and the effects including the round number non-display effect may be appropriately executed as described above.

  When the effect control unit 403 receives the 13R big prize opening release command from the main control unit 401, the effect control unit 403 executes the theme effect as the second winning effect. The theme effect executed at 13R may be the same effect as the theme effect executed at 13R in the first hit effect. The effects including the round number display effect, the effects including the winning appearance display effect, and the effects including the round number non-display effect may be appropriately executed as described above. The theme effect executed in response to receiving the 13R big prize opening command is terminated in response to receiving the 13R big prize closing command.

  When receiving the ending command from the main control unit 401, the effect control unit 403 executes the first ending effect as the second winning effect during the ending period.

<< About the third hit production >>
When the effect control unit 403 receives the opening command from the main control unit 401, the effect control unit 403 executes the second opening effect as the third winning effect in the opening period.

  When the effect control unit 403 receives the 1R big prize opening command from the main control unit 401, the effect control unit 403 executes the promotion failure effect as the third winning effect. In the present embodiment, the promotion failure production has won the same jackpot type as the jackpot type that the player was aware of before the promotion failure production was executed as a result of the first special symbol lottery. Is an effect that allows the player to recognize. As the promotion failure production, for example, a production in which the main character of the movie that is the subject and the rival of the main character face each other and the main character is defeated by the rival is executed. At that time, as shown in FIG. 22, it is possible to improve the interest of the game by urging the player to hit the production button 121 repeatedly.

  FIG. 22 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the promotion failure effect. In the promotion failure effect, first, an image P1 that prompts the player to strike the effect button 121 continuously and a gauge image P2 set in a plurality of stages are displayed on the image display unit 104. The gauge image P2 has a current position ( An arrow) and a target position (MAX) are shown (see FIG. 22A). Next, a time bar image P3 indicating the continuous hitting effective time of the effect button 121 is displayed, and the current position is gradually changed in the gauge image P2 by repeatedly pressing the effect button 121 while the time bar image P3 is displayed. An image approaching the target position is displayed on the image display unit 104, and a continuous hitting sound is output from the speaker 115 in response to the continuous hitting of the effect button 121 (see FIG. 22B). Even when the display of the time bar image P3 is completed, the current position does not reach the target position in the gauge image P2, and the image P5 indicating that the promotion effect has failed is displayed on the image display unit 104 and the promotion effect. A sound indicating that the failure has occurred (for example, a sound of “defeat”) is output from the speaker 115 (see FIG. 22C).

  The promotion failure effect executed in response to receiving the 1R big prize opening command is terminated in response to receiving the 11R big prize opening closing command. In this embodiment, the promotion failure effect is executed over 1R to 11R, but the promotion failure effect may be executed in some rounds of 1R to 11R. In the effects other than the round in which the promotion failure effect is executed, the above-described theme effect may be executed. The effect including the round number display effect, the effect including the winning appearance display effect, and the effect including the round number non-display effect may be appropriately executed as described above (see FIG. 22). (A) indicates that the 10R round game is in progress, (b) indicates that it is an inter-round interval period between 10R and 11R, and (c) indicates that the 11R round game is being played. Shown).

  When receiving the 12R big prize opening release command from the main control unit 401, the production control unit 403 executes the theme production as the third winning presentation, and responds to the reception of the 13R big prize opening closing command. The production ends. The theme effect executed in 12R to 13R may be the same effect as the theme effect executed in 13R in the first hit effect. The effects including the round number display effect, the effects including the winning appearance display effect, and the effects including the round number non-display effect may be appropriately executed as described above.

  When receiving the ending command from the main control unit 401, the effect control unit 403 executes the second ending effect as the third winning effect in the ending period. The effect control unit 403 displays, as the second ending effect, an effect indicating that the gaming state of the gaming machine 100 is set to the low probability electric support game state (for example, “revenge mode entry” on the image display unit 104, An effect including an effect of displaying the name and logo of the company that manufactured the gaming machine 100 on the image display unit 104 is executed.

<< About the 4th hit production >>
When receiving the opening command from the main control unit 401, the effect control unit 403 executes the third opening effect as the fourth winning effect during the opening period. The third opening effect is an effect that is executed when the jackpot is won as a result of the second special symbol lottery, that is, an effect that suggests that the player has won the 16R probability variation length (for example, the image display unit 104 displays “ "SUPER BONUS" is displayed, and the effect includes an effect including an effect of outputting the sound "Super Bonus" from the speaker 115.

  When the effect control unit 403 receives the 1R big prize opening command from the main control unit 401, the effect control unit 403 executes the same material effects as the first winning effects 1R to 11R as the fourth winning effect, Responsive to the closing prize command, the theme production ends. The effects including the round number display effect, the effects including the winning appearance display effect, and the effects including the round number non-display effect may be appropriately executed as described above.

  When the effect control unit 403 receives the 12R big prize opening release command from the main control unit 401, the effect control unit 403 executes a probability change effect similar to the probability change effect executed in the first winning effect as the fourth winning effect, In response to the reception of the 12R big prize closing command, the probability variation effect is terminated. The effects including the round number display effect, the effects including the winning appearance display effect, and the effects including the round number non-display effect may be appropriately executed as described above.

  Upon receiving the 13R big prize opening command from the main control unit 401, the production control unit 403 executes the special production as the fourth winning production, and ends the special production in response to the 16R big prize opening closing command. To do. In the present embodiment, the special effect is an effect that is executed during the jackpot game, and is an effect that suggests the determination result of the prior determination process (see FIG. 7).

  As described above, the preliminary determination process is executed by the CPU 411, and a preliminary determination command including the determination result of the preliminary determination process is transmitted to the effect control unit 403. In the command reception process (see FIG. 13), the effect control unit 403 receives a prior determination command and stores the determination result of the prior determination process included in the prior determination command in the sub-RAM 433. The effect control unit 403 can specify whether or not the prior determination target is a big hit by referring to the determination result of the prior determination process stored in the sub RAM 433.

  In the present embodiment, the effect control unit 403 can execute the special effect a plurality of times, and the maximum number of executions of the special effect is set to the same value as the number of holds. That is, the special effect executed for the Nth time is an effect that suggests the determination result of the prior determination process for the Nth hold (N is an integer of 1 to 4). Hereinafter, the number of holds is 4, and the judgment result of the pre-determining process for the first, second, and fourth holds includes a gap, and the judgment result of the pre-determining process for the third hold is a big hit A special effect that is executed in the case where is included will be described. Here, as described above, the number of holdings is the number of holdings when the gaming state of the gaming machine 100 is the big hit gaming state, and indicates the number of held second special symbol lottery rights.

  FIG. 23 is an explanatory diagram showing a first special effect example. FIG. 24 is an explanatory diagram showing a third special effect example. In the present embodiment, an effect using a special symbol is performed as the special effect. In the present embodiment, the special symbol and the above-described decorative symbol are different in that the colors and patterns are different, and are common in that numerical values or symbols are associated with each other. The special symbol may be the same color / pattern as the decorative symbol.

  The effect control unit 403 performs an effect indicating a loss included in the determination result of the prior determination process for the first hold using the special symbol as the first special effect. Specifically, the special symbols are variably displayed in the left column, center column, and right column of the special symbol display area EQ on the image display unit 104 (see FIG. 23A), and then the left column and the right column are displayed. In each of the columns, the same special symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed (see FIG. 23B), and then a special symbol different from the temporarily stopped special symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed in the center column (FIG. 23 ( c), the special symbols temporarily stopped and displayed in the left column, the center column, and the right column are stopped and displayed.

  In FIG. 23 and FIG. 24, the enclosed broken line is shown for easy understanding of the range of the special symbol display area EQ, and the broken line is intended to be displayed on the image display unit 104. is not. The temporary stop display is a state in which the display is variably displayed in a state in which it is not displayed in a complete stop but is finely moved (for example, slightly vibrated up and down) to the extent that it can be recognized by the player as being stopped.

  The effect control unit 403 starts the second special effect after the first special effect. As the second special effect, the effect control unit 403 performs the same effect as the first special effect (after temporarily displaying the two special symbols among the three special symbols with the same special symbol, The special symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed with a special symbol different from the special symbol that is temporarily stopped and displayed, and the three special symbols are stopped and displayed. The effect control unit 403 starts the third special effect after the second special effect ends.

  The effect control unit 403 performs an effect indicating a big hit included in the determination result of the prior determination process for the third hold using the special symbol as the third special effect. Specifically, the special symbols are variably displayed in the left column, the center column, and the right column of the special symbol display area EQ on the image display unit 104 (see FIG. 24A), and then the left column and the right column are displayed. In FIG. 24C, the same special symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed (see FIG. 24B), and then, in the center column, the same special symbol as the temporarily stopped display is temporarily displayed (FIG. 24C). )), The special symbols temporarily stopped and displayed in the left column, the center column, and the right column are stopped and displayed. The effect control unit 403 does not execute the fourth special effect after the third special effect ends.

<< Supplementary about special effects >>
The timing at which the special effect is started by the effect control unit 403 and the execution time of the special effect are not particularly limited. The timing at which the special effect is started may be, for example, when a special winning opening release command of 13R is received from the main control unit 401, and a plurality of special effects may be sequentially executed. In addition, the execution time of the special effect is a fixed time that is common when the determination result of the pre-determination process for the pre-determination target includes a loss and when the determination result of the pre-determination process for the pre-determination target includes a jackpot (For example, 10 seconds) is desirable. By setting the fixed time common to both, it is difficult to determine the determination result of the prior determination process for the prior determination target based on the length of the execution time of the special effect.

  In the present embodiment, even if the number of executed special effects is less than the number of holdings, after the special effect indicating that the jackpot is included in the determination result of the prior determination process for the prior determination target, The new special effect is not executed, and therefore the fourth special effect is not executed. However, the fourth special effect may be executed.

  In this embodiment, since the jackpot is included in the determination result of the pre-determination process for the third hold, as a third special effect, a special effect (see FIG. The special effect shown in FIG. 23 is executed. However, even in such a case, the special effect (special effect shown in FIG. 23) is executed indicating that the determination result of the pre-determination process includes a loss. There may be things. When the determination result of the prior determination process for the prior determination target (the third hold in the present embodiment) includes a jackpot, as a special effect, the determination result of the prior determination process for the prior determination target includes the jackpot Whether or not to execute the special effect indicating that the special effect indicating that the loss is included in the determination result of the pre-determination process for the pre-determination target is determined using, for example, an effect random number generated by the effect control unit 403 Is done.

  In addition, as a special effect indicating that the determination result of the pre-determination process for the pre-determination target includes a loss, an effect (decorative design) that temporarily displays two special symbols out of three special symbols with the same special symbol In the fluctuating production, an effect similar to the so-called reach production) is executed. Of the three special symbols, two special symbols can be temporarily stopped and displayed with different special symbols. Good.

  In addition, the number of special symbols to be variably displayed is not limited to three. For example, as shown in FIG. 25, nine special symbols are variably displayed, and the determination result of the prior determination process for the prior determination target includes a jackpot. As a special effect indicating that, when all the special symbols are stopped and displayed, an effect (so-called bingo effect) in which the same special symbol is stopped and displayed in any one of vertical, horizontal and diagonal directions may be executed. .

  In addition, the above-described theme effect may be executed for a period until the ending command is received from the main control unit 401 after the special effect ends. The effects including the round number display effect, the effects including the winning appearance display effect, and the effects including the round number non-display effect may be appropriately executed as described above.

  When receiving the ending command from the main control unit 401, the effect control unit 403 executes the third ending effect as the fourth winning effect during the ending period. The effect control unit 403 displays, as the third ending effect, an effect that suggests that the gaming state of the gaming machine 100 is continuously set to the high probability electric support game state (for example, “continue tornado mode” on the image display unit 104). And an effect including an effect of displaying the company name and logo of the company that produced the gaming machine 100 on the image display unit 104.

  According to the present embodiment, in the confirmed effect executed during the jackpot game, the probability variation confirmed effect is executed in response to the reception of the specific area entry command, and the player who has visually recognized the probability variation confirmed effect is the jackpot game It can be recognized that the gaming state of the subsequent gaming machine 100 becomes a high-probability gaming state, and the interest of the game during the jackpot game is improved.

  In addition, during the jackpot game, a special effect that suggests that the determination result of the pre-determination process for the pre-determination target is a loss or a big hit is executed, and the determination result of the pre-determination process for the pre-determination target is given to the player It is possible to indicate whether it is a loser or a jackpot (the presence or absence of a so-called reserving run), and the fun of the game during the jackpot game is improved.

  Although the probability variation effect is executed during the round game of the specific round (12R) as described above, the special effect may be executed at any timing during the jackpot game as long as the probability variation effect is performed. For example, it is good also as comprising some ending effects.

<< Second Embodiment >>
In the first embodiment, the timing at which the special effect is started is not particularly limited. However, in the present embodiment, the special effect is started in response to reception of the gate entry command. The effect control unit 403 turns on the special effect executing flag if the special effect executing flag is set to OFF when the gate entry command is received after receiving the 13R big prize opening release command. When the special effect is executed, the special effect execution flag is set from ON to OFF. When the special effect execution flag is set to ON and a gate entry command is received, no special processing is performed and the special effect currently being executed is continuously executed. The special effect execution flag is a flag that is turned OFF when the special effect is not executed.

  In the present embodiment, the special effect is executed in response to the reception of the gate entry command after receiving the 13R grand prize opening command, that is, the reception of the gate entry command at 13R to 16R. However, the special effect may be started only when the reception timing of the gate entry command is a predetermined timing. The predetermined timing may be any one of an opening period constituting a jackpot game, during each round game, an interval period between rounds, an ending period, or a combination thereof. Moreover, it is good also as that the production | presentation control part 403 can select about which period a predetermined timing is made.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the special effect execution flag is set to OFF, the special effect is executed once by receiving the gate entry command once, and the special effect execution flag is turned ON. If a gate entry command is received when it is set, no special processing is performed. However, when the special effect execution flag is set to ON, a gate entry command is received. In such a case, the right to execute special effects may be stocked up to the number of suspensions.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the gaming state of the gaming machine 100 is other than the jackpot gaming state, the gate 108 used for other purposes (as a trigger for the normal symbol lottery) is used, and the gaming state of the gaming machine 100 is the jackpot gaming. If the state is in the state, the special effect is started in response to the reception of the gate entry command, but the game board 101 is used as a trigger for the execution of the special effect, and a dedicated start through which the game ball can pass An area may be provided.

  According to the present embodiment, a reception command (for example, a gate input command) received from the main control unit 401 to the effect control unit 403 in response to a game ball passing through a specific area (for example, the gate 108) is received. In response to this, a special effect is performed by the effect control unit 403, so that it is possible to prevent so-called stoppage by the player during the jackpot game. In addition, regarding the reception of the incoming command, the special effect is executed in response to receiving the incoming command at a predetermined timing (for example, the interval period between rounds), so that the player can stop further. Can be prevented.

<< Third Embodiment >>
In the present embodiment, during the jackpot game, in addition to the effects shown in FIG. 18 (opening effect, theme effect, probability change effect, special effect and ending effect) as the first hit effect to the fourth hit effect, A game point acquisition effect will be executed. The game point acquisition effect is an effect that is executed over the entire period of the jackpot game, and the game point acquisition effect and other effects are executed in an overlapping manner. For example, the first opening effect and the game point acquisition effect are executed during the opening period as the first winning effect.

  The game point acquisition effect is an effect in which a game capable of acquiring a large amount of game points is executed, and the result of the game points acquired by the game point acquisition effect is displayed on the image display unit 104 when the player ends the game. The two-dimensional barcode that can be transmitted can be transmitted to a portable terminal or the like possessed by the player. Specifically, a predetermined application is activated on the portable terminal, and a game point result is acquired from the two-dimensional barcode displayed on the image display unit 104 by a two-dimensional barcode reading function that the application has as a function. The mobile terminal that acquired the game point result connects to a server that stores the game history associated with the mobile terminal via the Internet, and reflects the acquired game point result in the game history (that is, the game acquired in the past). Add to points). The player can obtain a privilege such as being able to view special contents (photographs, music, video, etc.) on the subject on a portable terminal by accumulating a predetermined number of game points.

  In the present embodiment, when receiving the opening command from the main control unit 401, the effect control unit 403 executes a game point acquisition effect, and ends the game point acquisition effect after the ending period has elapsed in response to reception of the ending command. Hereinafter, it demonstrates as a modification of the 1st winning effect demonstrated in 1st Embodiment.

<< About the first hit production modification >>
FIG. 26 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a game point acquisition effect. When receiving the opening command from the main control unit 401, the effect control unit 403 executes the first opening effect and the game point acquisition effect as the first winning effect during the opening period. As described above, the first opening effect is an effect including an effect of displaying “BIG BONUS” on the image display unit 104 (see FIG. 26A). The effect control unit 403 displays a game point image ER1 indicating the total number of points acquired and a back side of the card image ER2 on the image display unit 104 (for example, as shown in FIG. 26A) as game point acquisition effects. In the lower right area of the unit 104).

  Then, during the jackpot game, when the gate entry command is output from the main control unit 401, the effect control unit 403 responds to the reception of the gate entry command and turns over the card image ER2 (the display of the back surface is terminated). To display the surface). The number of game points is written on the surface of the card image ER2 (see FIG. 26B), and the card image ER2 is turned over again after a predetermined time (for example, 1 second) since the surface of the card image ER2 is displayed. The effect (the effect of displaying the back side after finishing the display of the front surface) is executed, and the number of game points described on the surface of the card image ER2 is added to the total number of game points acquired in the game point image ER1. An effect is executed (FIG. 26C). The above-described effect is executed every time the effect control unit 403 receives a gate entry command during the jackpot game.

  The number of points described on the surface of the card image ER2 is not particularly limited, and may be a fixed value or an indefinite value. If the value is indefinite, the number of points may be determined based on the effect random number generated by the effect control unit 403. That is, the player can acquire a game point by playing a right-handed game during the jackpot game and passing the game ball through the gate 108. Note that the method of acquiring game points may not be limited to the passing of game balls to the gate 108. For example, the number of winning lotteries (especially when the gaming state of the gaming machine 100 is a low-probability non-electric support game state). Next, the number of winning lotteries until the gaming state of the gaming machine 100 is controlled to the low probability non-electric support game state), the number of consecutive jackpots (the gaming state of the gaming machine 100 is Based on the jackpot at the time of low probability non-electric support game state, and then based on the number of jackpots until the gaming state of the gaming machine 100 is controlled to the low probability non-electric support game state) Game points may be earned. The music selection effect execution flag is a flag that is turned OFF when the music selection effect is not executed.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the gaming state of the gaming machine 100 is other than the jackpot gaming state, the gate 108 used for other purposes (as a trigger for the normal symbol lottery) is used, and the gaming state of the gaming machine 100 is the jackpot gaming. If it is in the state, it is determined that the game point can be acquired in response to the reception of the gate entry command, but the game board 101 is used as a trigger for acquiring the game point, and a dedicated start through which the game ball can pass An area may be provided.

<<< Relationship between Game Point Acquisition and Special Effects >>>
When the second embodiment is combined with the present embodiment, the game point acquisition effect and the special effect are common in that some effect is performed in response to reception of the gate entry command. According to the present embodiment, in the fourth winning effect (see FIG. 18), the game point acquisition effect and the special effect can be executed simultaneously during the period of 13R to 16R.

  According to the present embodiment, the game point acquisition effect is executed over the entire period during the jackpot game, and the player always performs a right-handed game during the jackpot game in order to acquire the game points. Stopping by the player during the game can be prevented.

  In the present embodiment, the game point acquisition effect is executed over the entire period during the jackpot game, but may be executed only for a specific period. For example, the game point acquisition effect is not executed in 13 to 16R, and only the special effect may be executed.

<< Fourth Embodiment >>
In the present embodiment, during the jackpot game, in addition to the effects shown in FIG. 18 (opening effect, theme effect, probability change effect, special effect and ending effect) as the first hit effect to the fourth hit effect, The music selection effect is executed. The music selection effect is an effect that is executed during the round game and the interval period between rounds, and the music selection effect and other effects are executed in an overlapping manner. For example, during the period from 1R to 11R as the first winning effect, a theme effect and a music selection effect can be executed.

  The song selection effect is an effect that can select one song from a plurality of songs (in the example described above, a plurality of songs including a theme song of a movie that is the subject, a song in a play, etc.) and is selected. A video relating to the lyrics of the selected music and the theme associated with the selected music is displayed on the image display unit 104, and the sound of the selected music is output from the speaker 115 to constitute a part of the theme effect. That is, it can be said that the music selection effect for the player is an effect that can change the music output during the round game or during the interval period between rounds.

  In the present embodiment, the effect control unit 403 receives the gate entry command after receiving the 1R grand prize opening command, and performs the song selection effect execution when the song selection effect execution flag is set to OFF. The flag is set to ON and the music selection effect is executed. The music selection effect is ended when it is detected that the player has pressed the effect button 121 (that is, when the player determines the music), and the music selection effect execution flag is turned on when the music selection effect ends. To OFF. When the music selection effect execution flag is set to ON and a gate entry command is received, no special processing is performed, and the currently selected music selection effect is continuously executed.

  In the present embodiment, when the gaming state of the gaming machine 100 is other than the jackpot gaming state, the gate 108 used for other purposes (as a trigger for normal symbol lottery) is used, and the gaming state of the gaming machine 100 is the jackpot gaming state. If there is, the music selection effect is started in response to the reception of the gate entry command, but the game board 101 is used as a trigger for the execution of the music selection effect, and a dedicated start through which the game ball can pass An area may be provided.

  FIG. 27 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a music selection effect. The effect control unit 403 includes thumbnail images of a plurality of songs and images imitating the effect key 121 as the music selection effect, and can select any of the songs using the cross key 122; and A music selection screen ES indicating that the music selected using the effect button 121 can be confirmed is displayed on the image display unit 104 (see FIG. 27A). In the music selection screen ES first displayed on the image display unit 104 in response to the reception of the gate entry command, the lyrics are displayed on the image display unit 104 and the sound is output from the speaker 115 as a theme effect. The music A displayed with the music selected, that is, the music A currently selected in FIG. 27A, the lyrics are displayed on the image display unit 104 and the sound is output from the speaker 115 as the material effect. It shows that it is a song.

  In the state shown in FIG. 27A, for example, when the player sequentially presses the right key and the down key of the cross key 122, for example, the music E is selected (see FIG. 27B). Presses the effect button 121, the music selection effect ends (the music selection screen ES disappears), and the lyrics of the music E are displayed on the image display unit 104 as the theme effect (see FIG. 27C). The sound of music E is output from the speaker 115.

  The number of times that the music selection effect is executed is not particularly limited, but it is an obstacle for the player to view the theme effect or the like when the music selection effect is frequently executed after selecting and determining the music. Since there is a possibility, only a predetermined number of times (for example, 3 times), or music selection effect is not performed until a predetermined time (for example, 1 minute) has elapsed since the end of the previous music selection effect. It is good also as adding restrictions regarding execution of production.

<< About the relationship between music selection effects and special effects >>
When the second embodiment is combined with the present embodiment, the music selection effect and the special effect are common in that some effect is performed in response to reception of the gate entry command. According to the present embodiment, in the fourth winning effect (see FIG. 18), the music selection effect and the special effect can be executed simultaneously in the period of 13R to 16R. That is, both effects can be executed in response to reception of the gate entry command, but only the special effects may be executed.

<< Supplementary >>
The third embodiment and the fourth embodiment can be combined. For example, when the second embodiment to the fourth embodiment are combined, in the fourth winning effect, a gaming point acquisition effect is executed during the opening period, and a gate entry command is received during the period 1R to 2R. In response to the music selection effect, the game point acquisition effect is executed in the period 3R to 16R and the ending period, and the special effect is executed in response to the reception of the gate entry command in 13R to 16R. What should be done.

<< Consideration of Invention Regarding this Embodiment >>
The invention relating to this embodiment will be considered.

  The gaming machine W1 according to one aspect of the present embodiment includes a special game determination unit that performs a special game determination as to whether or not to perform a special game advantageous to a player based on the establishment of a game start condition, and the special game determination. Pre-determining means for pre-determining whether or not to perform the special game before the game is performed, and an effect control means for performing the effect, the special game determining means is the special game during the special game Without performing the determination, the effect control means includes effect symbol display control means for causing a plurality of effect symbols to be variably displayed and stopped during the special game, and to perform an effect suggesting the result of the prior determination. It is a feature.

  According to the gaming machine W1 configured as described above, during a special game (for example, a jackpot game), a plurality of effect symbols are variably displayed as an effect that suggests a result of a prior determination (for example, whether it is a jackpot or a loss). Then, an effect to stop display is executed. Such an effect is executed during a special game regardless of the result of the prior determination (whether it is a big hit or a loss), so the interest of the game is improved.

  In the gaming machine W1 configured as described above, the special game determination unit and the prior determination unit are realized by the main control unit 401 in the gaming machine 100, for example. The special game determination in the special game determination means includes determination per special figure, and may further include special figure symbol determination and special figure variation pattern determination. Further, the effect control means is realized by the effect control unit 403 in the gaming machine 100, for example.

  In the gaming machine 100 of the above-described embodiment, the main control unit 401 is provided with special game determination means for performing a special game determination as to whether or not to perform a special game advantageous to the player based on the establishment of the start condition. Yes. Here, the special game that is advantageous to the player is a special game that allows the player to easily obtain a lot of prize balls, and as described above, a game (a big hit game) including an open game (round game) of the big prize opening. ).

  Further, the main control unit 401 is provided with a pre-determination means for performing a pre-determination as to whether or not to perform the special game before the special game determination is performed. Here, the prior determination by the prior determination means may be performed in the same manner as the special game determination.

  In the special game, the effect control unit 403 includes an effect control means having an effect symbol display control means for causing a plurality of effect symbols to be variably displayed and stopped and to suggest an effect of prior determination. . Here, the effect using a plurality of decorative symbols by the effect symbol display control means is, for example, when two special symbols out of three special symbols are assumed to be the same special symbol when the result of the prior determination is lost. After the stop display, the last special symbol is temporarily stopped with a special symbol that is different from the temporarily displayed special symbol, and the three special symbols are stopped and displayed. In this case, for example, two special symbols out of three special symbols are temporarily stopped with the same special symbol, and then the last special symbol is temporarily stopped with the same special symbol as the special symbol displayed temporarily. The effect is to display and stop display of three special symbols.

  The gaming machine W2 according to one aspect of the present embodiment includes a special game determination means for performing a special game determination as to whether or not to perform a special game advantageous to the player based on the establishment of the start condition, and the special game determination Prior determination means for performing a prior determination as to whether or not to perform the special game before being performed, and the special symbol display means variably displays the special symbol based on the determination result of the special game determination, and then stops display. Thus, the special symbol display control means for displaying the result of the special game determination, and the special symbol display control means variably displays the special symbol when it is determined by the special game determination means that the special game is to be performed. A first effect symbol display control means for executing an effect suggesting that the special game is performed by variably displaying and stopping a plurality of effect symbols during a period from when the game is stopped to being displayed. The special game executing means capable of executing the special game after the special symbol is stopped and displayed by the special symbol display control means, and when the special game is being executed by the special game executing means, the plurality of And a second effect symbol display control means for executing an effect suggesting the result of the prior determination by variably displaying and stopping a plurality of effect symbols that are the same as or different from the effect symbol.

  According to the gaming machine W2 having the above-described configuration, when it is determined that the special game is determined to be performed by the special game determination unit, the special symbol is changing (from the time when the special symbol is changed and displayed by the special symbol display unit until the stop display is performed). In the meantime), an effect in which a plurality of effect symbols are variably displayed and stopped is performed as an effect suggesting that a special game is to be performed. In addition, while the special game is executed by the special game execution means, that is, during the special game (for example, a big hit game), as an effect suggesting the result of the prior determination (for example, whether it is a big hit or a loss) Then, an effect of changing and stopping and displaying a plurality of effect symbols that are the same as or different from the plurality of effect symbols is executed. In other words, an effect using a plurality of effect symbols is executed both during the change of the special symbol and during the special game, and the interest of the game is improved both before the special game is performed and during the special game.

  In the gaming machine W2 configured as described above, the special game determination means, the advance determination means, the special symbol display control means, and the special game execution means are realized by the main control unit 401 in the gaming machine 100, for example. The special game determination in the special game determination means includes determination per special figure, and may further include special figure symbol determination and special figure variation pattern determination. The first effect symbol display control means and the second effect symbol display control means are realized by the effect control unit 403 in the gaming machine 100, for example.

  In the gaming machine 100 of the above-described embodiment, the main control unit 401 is provided with special game determination means for performing a special game determination as to whether or not to perform a special game advantageous to the player based on the establishment of the start condition. Yes. Here, the special game that is advantageous to the player is a special game that allows the player to easily obtain a lot of prize balls, and as described above, a game (a big hit game) including an open game (round game) of the big prize opening. ).

  Further, the main control unit 401 is provided with a pre-determination means for performing a pre-determination as to whether or not to perform the special game before the special game determination is performed. Here, the prior determination by the prior determination means may be performed in the same manner as the special game determination.

  Further, based on the determination result of the special game determination, the special symbol display control means for displaying the result of the special game determination is displayed on the main control unit 401 by displaying the special symbol variably on the special symbol display means and then stopping the special symbol display means. Is provided. Here, the display of the result of the special game determination by the special symbol display control means is performed, for example, in the information display unit 114 described above.

  In addition, when it is determined that the special game is determined to be performed by the special game determination means, during the change of the special symbol, a plurality of effect symbols are variably displayed and stopped, and an effect suggesting that the special game is performed is performed. The effect control means having the first effect symbol display control means and the second effect symbol display control means for performing the effect suggesting the result of the prior determination by variably displaying and stopping the plurality of effect symbols during the special game. It is provided in the control unit 403. Here, the effect using a plurality of decorative symbols by the first effect symbol display control means is, for example, when the result of the special game determination is a loss, for example, two of the three decorative symbols have the same decoration. After the temporary stop display with the design, the last decorative design is temporarily stopped with a decoration design different from the temporarily displayed decorative design, and the three decorative designs are stopped and displayed. If the result is a big hit, for example, two of the three decorative symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed with the same decorative symbol, and then the last decorative symbol is the same as the temporarily displayed decorative symbol. This is an effect in which a temporary stop display is performed with symbols and three decorative symbols are stopped and displayed. In addition, the effect using the plurality of decorative symbols by the second effect symbol display control means is, for example, when two of the three special symbols are the same special symbol when the result of the prior determination is a loss. After the temporary stop display, the last special symbol is displayed in a temporary stop display with a special symbol different from the temporarily stopped special symbol, and the three special symbols are stopped and displayed. In some cases, for example, out of three special symbols, two special symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed with the same special symbol, and then the last special symbol is temporarily displayed with the same special symbol as the temporarily stopped display. This is an effect of stopping and displaying three special symbols.

  In the gaming machine W3 according to one aspect of the present embodiment, based on the establishment of the start condition, special game determination means for determining whether or not to perform a special game advantageous to the player, and a game ball are launched. And a predetermined condition determining means for determining whether a predetermined condition is satisfied, and an effect control means for performing an effect. The condition determining means determines that the predetermined condition is satisfied when the entrance of the game ball into the predetermined area is detected by the entrance detection means, and the effect control means It is characterized by having a predetermined effect execution control means for performing a predetermined effect when the predetermined condition determination means determines that the predetermined condition is satisfied.

  According to the gaming machine W3 configured as described above, in a special game (for example, a jackpot game), when a predetermined condition (for example, entering a predetermined area (for example, a gate) provided in the game area) is satisfied, a predetermined effect is achieved. (For example, a game point acquisition effect or a music selection effect) is executed. Therefore, in order to execute the predetermined effect, the player can play the game so that the game ball enters the predetermined area, so that the so-called stop-off during the special game can be prevented and the game during the special game can be prevented. The interest of will improve.

  In the gaming machine W3 configured as described above, the special game determination means and the predetermined condition determination means are realized by the main control unit 401 in the gaming machine 100, for example. The special game determination in the special game determination means includes determination per special figure, and may further include special figure symbol determination and special figure variation pattern determination. Further, the effect control means is realized by the effect control unit 403 in the gaming machine 100, for example. In addition, the ball entry detecting means is connected to, for example, the main control unit 401 in the gaming machine 100, and is realized by a switch capable of detecting a game ball (more specifically, a gate SW415).

  In the gaming machine 100 of the above-described embodiment, the main control unit 401 is provided with special game determination means for performing a special game determination as to whether or not to perform a special game advantageous to the player based on the establishment of the start condition. Yes. Here, the special game that is advantageous to the player is a special game that allows the player to easily obtain a lot of prize balls, and as described above, a game (a big hit game) including an open game (round game) of the big prize opening. ).

  The main control unit 401 is provided with predetermined condition determining means for determining whether the predetermined condition is satisfied. Here, the determination by the predetermined condition determination means determines that the predetermined condition is satisfied, for example, by inputting a signal indicating that a game ball has been detected from the gate SW415.

  In addition, during the special game, predetermined effect execution control means for performing a predetermined effect is provided in the effect control unit 403. Here, the predetermined effect executed by the predetermined effect execution control means can select (change), for example, a game point acquisition effect that can acquire a game point during a special game or a music that is output during a special game. It is a simple music selection effect.

  Further, in the gaming machine W3 having the above-described configuration, as the special game, a special prize opening opening process for opening a special prize opening provided in the game area so that a game ball can enter, and a game ball entering the special prize opening. And a special prize opening process execution means for executing a special prize opening process including a special prize opening closing process that is difficult to close, and the predetermined condition establishment determining means is configured to close the special prize opening by the special prize opening process execution means. It is characterized in that it is determined that the predetermined condition is satisfied even when the entrance of the game ball into the predetermined area is detected by the entrance detection means when the process is executed.

  According to the gaming machine W3 configured as described above, the timing of entering a game ball with respect to a predetermined area is when the special winning opening closing process is being performed (for example, when the big winning openings 110 and 111 are closed). However, since it is determined that the predetermined condition has been established, the player will continue to launch the game ball even when the special winning opening closing process is being executed, and even during the special game. Can be prevented.

  In the gaming machine W3 configured as described above, the special prize opening process execution means is realized by the main control unit 401 in the gaming machine 100, for example. In other words, a special prize opening process for opening a special prize opening provided in the game area so that a game ball can enter and a special prize opening closing process for closing the special prize opening so that the game ball cannot enter the game is difficult. Special winning opening process execution means for executing the winning opening process is provided in the main control unit 401. Here, the special prize opening process by the special prize opening process execution means may be considered to correspond to the above-described round game, and the special prize opening process is equivalent to the above-described opening period, interval interval between rounds, and ending period. You can think about it.

/// Deformation etc.///
The embodiment of the present invention can be appropriately modified in various ways within the scope of the technical idea shown in the claims. The above embodiment is merely an example of the embodiment of the present invention, and the meaning of the term of the present invention or each constituent element is not limited to that described in the above embodiment. The specific numerical values shown in the above description are merely examples, and as a matter of course, they can be changed to various numerical values.

  In the above-described embodiment, the example in which the present invention is applied to the old first-class type pachinko gaming machine has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to other types (for example, the old-kind two-kind mixed type) pachinko gaming machine. The present invention may be applied to other game machines such as slot machines that are not classified as pachinko gaming machines. In a pachinko gaming machine, a game ball is used as a game medium, while in a slot machine, a coin is used as a game medium.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 100 Game machine 105,106 Start port 108 Gate 110 1st grand prize opening 111 2nd big prize port 401 Main control part (special game judging means, prior judgment means, special symbol display control means, special game execution means, special prize winning mouth Processing execution means)
402 Prize ball control unit 403 Production control unit (production control means)
415 Gate SW (entrance detection means)

Claims (2)

Special game determination means for performing a special game determination as to whether or not to perform a special game advantageous to the player based on the establishment of the start condition;
Prior determination means for performing a prior determination as to whether or not to perform the special game before the special game determination is performed;
Production control means for performing production ,
The effect control means includes an effect symbol display control means that displays a plurality of effect symbols in a variably displayed during the special game, stops the display, and suggests the result of the prior determination according to the stop mode. Gaming machine. Special game determination means for performing a special game determination as to whether or not to perform a special game advantageous to the player based on the establishment of the start condition;
Prior determination means for performing a prior determination as to whether or not to perform the special game before the special game determination is performed;
On the basis of the special game determination result of the determination by stopping displaying it varied displayed at a special symbol display unit of special symbol, a special symbol display control means for displaying the results of the special game determination,
When it is determined by the special game determination means that the special game is to be performed, the special symbol display control means uses a plurality of effect symbols after the special symbol is variably displayed until it is stopped. A first effect symbol display control means for suggesting that the special game is performed;
After the special symbol is stopped and displayed by the special symbol display control means, a special game execution means capable of executing the special game,
When the special game is being executed by the special game execution means, a plurality of special game in-game effects symbols that are the same as or different from the plurality of effect games are variably displayed and then stopped and displayed according to the stop mode. A game machine comprising: second effect symbol display control means for suggesting a result of the determination.