JP5997795B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine, and more particularly to a technique related to a game effect.

  In a recent mainstream pachinko gaming machine, when a game ball wins a start opening, determination information is acquired when a start condition is established, and it is determined whether or not it is a “hit” based on the determination information. After the special symbol is variably displayed based on the result of the jackpot determination, the determination symbol indicating the result of the jackpot determination is stopped and displayed. When it is judged as “big hit”, after the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed, a special game (big hit game) in which the big winning opening is opened over a plurality of R (round) is performed, and there are a plurality of game balls. You can win a large number of winning balls and win a considerable number of game balls.

  When it is determined as “big hit” based on the determination information, one of a plurality of types of big hit symbols is further selected, and the selected big hit symbol is stopped and displayed. Then, according to the type of the jackpot symbol that is displayed in a stopped state, the game is controlled in any of a plurality of types of gaming states with different degrees of advantage after the special game is over. For example, a game is played in either a low probability state (eg, 1/300) with a low probability of being judged as “big hit” or a high probability state with a high probability (eg, 1/30) of a big hit. Be controlled.

  Based on the result of the jackpot determination, when the special symbol is variably displayed, the symbol variation effect suggesting the jackpot expectation determined to be “big hit”, and when the special game is being performed, the special game is displayed. The special game effects that are raised are performed mainly by the display on the image display device, and the game performance and the game interest are enhanced by such game effects.

  In addition, in the special game production, after showing that a special game with a low degree of advantage is being performed, or after making the advantage level of the special game being performed seemingly unclear, the actual advantage level A technique for performing a so-called promotion effect that suggests (notifies) that a special game with a high price is being performed is known (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

  Now, a special area is provided in the special winning opening, and the first special game where the game ball easily passes through the specific area and the second special game where the game ball does not easily pass through the specific area depending on the type of the jackpot symbol stopped and displayed. When any special game is played and a special game is played, if the game ball passes through a specific area, the game is controlled with a high probability after the special game ends, and the game ball passes through the specific area Otherwise, a model is known in which the game is controlled with a low probability after the special game is over.

  In this type of gaming machine having a first big prize opening and a second big prize opening with a specific area inside, most of the Rs in the special game are the first big prize. The winning opening is opened, and the second major winning opening is mainly opened at least once in the second half. In the first special game, the second grand prize opening is opened for a long time, so it becomes easy for the game ball to pass through the specific area, and in the second special game, the second big prize opening is opened for a short time, It becomes difficult to pass through a specific area.

JP 2012-120929 A

  As described above, if a game ball passes a specific area when a special game is being performed, the game is controlled with a high probability after the special game ends, and if the game ball does not pass the specific area, In a pachinko gaming machine in which a game is controlled in a low probability state after the end of a special game, it is usually advantageous that when a game ball passes a specific area, the game is controlled in a high probability state after the end of the special game. A notification effect (V notification) is performed.

  Generally, when a game ball passes a specific area, an advantageous notification effect is performed when the specific area passes, but an advantageous notification effect is not performed when the specific area passes, and then an advantageous notification effect is performed at the end of the special game. It may be. Here, in the first special game effect that allows the advantageous notification effect to be performed when passing through the specific area, and the second special game effect that enables the advantageous notification effect to be performed at the end of the special game, The production effect greatly varies with the production mode.

  Based on these assumptions, if only the first special game effect is performed or only the second special game effect is performed in the special game effect, that is, the first special game effect and the second special game effect. If there is no room to select which of the effects to be performed, the special game effect is monotonous, and the special game effect cannot satisfy the player's request, and the effect of the effect cannot be enhanced.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can improve the above problems.

In the first invention (the gaming machine (1)), a judgment means (34a) for judging whether or not a special game advantageous to the player is to be performed when the start condition is established, and the judgment means (34a) are used to determine the special game. In the special game by the special game execution means (36) and the special game execution means (36) for performing a special game that allows a game ball to enter the special winning opening (14a). When the game ball that has entered the special winning opening (14a) passes through the predetermined area (14f), the game can be controlled in an advantageous game state in which the determination by the determination means (34a) is advantageous to the player after the special game is completed. to, the game ball that ball entrance the special winning hole (14a) does not pass through the predetermined region (14f), the not controlling the game in the advantageous gaming state after the end of the special game Yu skill state control means (50) When the special game is being performed by the special game execution means (36), Stage control means (60) for causing the stage (69) to perform a game effect, and the special game execution means (36) has a specific state in which a game ball easily passes through the predetermined area (14f) in a predetermined period. A specific special game can be performed, and the effect control means (60) is configured to play either the first game effect or the second game effect when the specific special game is being performed. When the first game effect is being performed and the game ball passes through the predetermined area (14f) during the predetermined period, the advantageous game state control means ( 50a) when the first effect control means (62b) for notifying that the game is controlled in the advantageous gaming state during the predetermined period and the second game effect are being performed. And the game ball passes through the predetermined area (14f) in the predetermined period. Then, there is provided a second effect control means (62c) for performing a notification effect for notifying that the game is controlled in the advantageous game state after the predetermined period.

  According to the present invention, in the gaming machine in which the game is controlled in the advantageous gaming state after the special game is finished on the condition that the game ball has passed the predetermined area in the special game, the game effect performed during the special game is performed. The production effect can be enhanced.

1 is a perspective view of a pachinko gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a front view of the game board of a pachinko game machine (when a movable accessory is non-operation). It is a front view of the game board of a pachinko gaming machine (when a movable accessory operates). It is sectional drawing of a 2nd big winning opening apparatus. It is a block diagram of the control system of a pachinko gaming machine. It is a functional block diagram of a pachinko gaming machine. It is a chart regarding the big hit determination table. It is a chart regarding a symbol determination table. It is a chart which shows the opening / closing pattern of a big prize opening. It is a time chart which shows the opening / closing pattern of a big winning opening. It is a chart which shows the regulation number and regulation time of each R of special games. It is a time chart which shows the opening / closing pattern of a specific area. It is a chart regarding the 2nd starting mouth operation mode. It is a chart which shows a game state and its setting contents. It is a chart which shows the game state after the end of a special game. It is a chart which shows the table for 1st special figure fluctuation time determination. It is a chart which shows the table for 2nd special figure fluctuation time determination. (1) is a chart showing a plurality of symbol variation effects, (2) is a chart showing a plurality of special game effects, and (3) is a chart showing a plurality of ending effects. It is a time chart of the game effect for V normal notification. It is a figure which shows the game effect for V normal notification. It is a time chart of the game effect for V notice. It is a figure which shows the game effect for V post-notification. It is a flowchart of the timer interruption process which the computer of a game control board performs. It is a flowchart of a start port SW process. It is a flowchart of special symbol processing. It is a flowchart of a process during a stop. It is a flowchart of a big prize opening process. It is a flowchart of V winning process. It is a flowchart of a game state setting process. It is a flowchart of the timer interruption process which the computer of an effect control board performs. It is a flowchart of effect button processing. It is a flowchart of a command reception process. It is a flowchart of a design variation effect selection process. It is a chart which shows production mode. It is a flowchart of the process (1/2) during the end of the symbol variation effect. It is a flowchart of a process (2/2) during the end of a symbol variation effect. It is a flowchart of a special game effect selection process. It is a flowchart of a special game effect in-process (1/2). It is a flowchart of processing (2/2) during special game production. It is a flowchart of an ending effect selection process. It is a flowchart of a production mode setting process (1/2). It is a flowchart of a production mode setting process (2/2).

  Hereinafter, modes for carrying out the invention will be described based on examples.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, an open / close frame 2 (inner frame 2) is attached to an outer frame (not shown) attached to the island structure of the game hall so as to be freely opened and closed. The opening / closing door 3 is mounted to be freely opened and closed.

  A window 3a is formed in the opening / closing door 3, and a transparent plate 3b is attached to the window 3a. The left end portion of the opening / closing door 3 is supported by the left end portion of the opening / closing frame 2 so as to be rotatable about the vertical axis, and the key cylinder 3c for locking the opening / closing door 3 to the opening / closing frame 2 is mounted on the right end portion of the opening / closing door 3. Has been. A game board 4 is mounted on the opening / closing frame 2, and a game area 4 a in which a game ball can flow down is formed between the game board 4 and the transparent plate 3 b on the front side thereof, and the game area 4 a is opened and closed by the opening / closing door 3. .

  The open / close door 3 is provided with a storage tray 5 for storing game balls below the window 3a, and the storage tray 5 has an effect button SW6a ("SW" means a switch) that can be operated by the player. A production operation device 6 is mounted, and a firing handle 7 is mounted on the lower right side of the storage tray 5.

  When the launch handle 7 is turned, the game balls introduced to the launch position from the storage tray 5 are launched, and when a plurality of game balls are stored in the storage tray 5, the plurality of game balls are about 0.6 seconds. Fired continuously at intervals. The launched game ball is guided by the guide rail 8 and introduced into the upper part of the game area 4a.

  As shown in FIGS. 2 to 5, in the game area 4 a, in addition to a number of obstacle nails (not shown), a second start port device 11 having a first start port 10 and an openable second start port 11 a, A gate 12, a first big prize opening device 13 having an openable first big prize opening 13a (first special prize opening 13a), an openable second big prize opening 14a (second special prize opening 14a), and A second large prize opening device 14 having a specific area 14f (predetermined area 14f) that can be opened and closed, and a plurality of general prize openings 15 are provided in the illustrated arrangement so that game balls can be entered (winning / passing), respectively. . In addition, the 2nd big winning opening 14a is equivalent to the special winning opening described in the claims.

  The first starting port 10, the gate 12, and the plurality of general winning ports 15 are respectively provided with a first starting port SW10a, a gate SW12a, and a plurality of general winning ports SW15a for detecting the game balls won there.

  The second starter device 11 includes a second starter 11a, an opening / closing member 11b for opening / closing the second starter 11a, a second starter SW11c for detecting a game ball won in the second starter 11a, and an opening / closing member 11b. It has a second start port SOL11d to be driven ("SOL" means a solenoid actuator), and the second start port 11a is normally in a closed state in which a game ball cannot be won (it is difficult to win), and this closed state And an open state in which the game ball can be won (easy to win).

  The first grand prize opening device 13 includes a first grand prize opening 13a, an opening / closing member 13b for opening and closing the first grand prize opening 13a, a first grand prize opening SW13c for detecting a game ball won in the first grand prize opening 13a, The first grand prize opening SOL13d that opens and closes the opening / closing member 13b has a closed state in which a game ball is normally incapable of winning a prize (it is difficult to win a prize). It is possible to operate in an open state where it is possible to win (easy to win).

  The second grand prize opening device 14 includes a second big prize opening 14a, an opening / closing member 14b for opening and closing the second big prize opening 14a, a second big prize opening SW14c for detecting a game ball won in the second grand prize opening 14a, There is a second grand prize opening SOL14d for opening and closing the opening and closing member 14b. The second big prize opening 14a is normally in a closed state in which a game ball cannot be won (it is difficult to win) (the opening and closing member 14b is virtually shown in FIG. 4). And can be operated in a closed state and an open state in which a game ball can be won (easy to win) (a state in which the opening / closing member 14b is indicated by a solid line in FIG. 4).

  Further, the second grand prize opening device 14 includes a normal area 14e and a specific area 14f through which a game ball won in the second big prize opening 14a can pass, a specific area SW14g for detecting a game ball that has passed through the specific area 14f, A distribution device 14h is provided that distributes the game balls that have won the second grand prize opening 14a so as to pass either the normal area 14e or the specific area 14f.

  The distribution device 14h includes a distribution member 14i and a distribution SOL 14j that drives the distribution member 14i over a non-operation position indicated by a phantom line and an operation position indicated by a solid line in FIG. The game ball is guided to the normal area 14e when is in the non-actuated position, and the game ball is guided to the specific area 14f when the sorting member 14i is in the activated position.

  When a game ball fired in the game area 4a wins any of the winning openings 10, 11a, 13a, 14a, 15, each winning prize 10, 10, 11a, 13a, 14a, 15 per winning game ball is awarded. When a set number (several to ten) of game balls are paid out to the storage tray 5 as prize balls and do not win any of the prize openings 10, 11a, 13a, 14a, 15, finally, It is discharged from the discharge port 9 to the outside of the game area 4a.

  When the game ball wins the start opening 10 or 11a, a big win lottery is performed, and when winning by the big win lottery, a special game (a big win game) is generated in which the big win ports 13a and 14a are opened. When the game ball passes through the gate 12, a winning lottery is performed, and when winning is made in the winning lottery, an auxiliary game in which the second start port 11a is opened occurs.

  A center accessory 16 is attached to the game board 4, and the center accessory 16 is equipped with an image display device 17 and a movable accessory device 18 for game effects. The center accessory 16 is fitted and mounted in a center opening (not shown) formed in the game board 4 in the frame body 16a, and a stage 16b on which a game ball rolls is formed in the lower part of the frame body 16a. ing.

  The image display device 17 is arranged so that the screen can be seen from the front side of the pachinko gaming machine 1 through the inside of the frame body 16a of the center accessory 16, and game effects are mainly displayed on the image display device 17. The movable accessory device 18 operates as part of a predetermined game effect displayed on the image display device 17, and retracts the pair of left and right accessory members 18a and 18b to the back side of the left and right sides of the frame body 16a. 2 is moved from the retracted position shown in FIG. 2 to the appearing position shown in FIG. 3 where the image display device 17 appears and merged on the screen front side, and then moved from the appearing position to the retracted position.

  A game display board 19 is provided in the lower right part of the game board 4, and this game display board 19 has a first special figure display 19a, a second special figure display 19b, a general figure display 19c, and a first special figure holding lamp. 19d, a second special figure holding lamp 19e, and a general figure holding lamp 19f.

  The first special figure display 19a displays the first special symbol in a variable manner, the first special figure holding lamp 19d displays the first special figure holding number, and the first special figure holding number is less than four. In this case, 1 is added each time a game ball wins the first starting port 10. The second special figure display 19b displays the second special symbol in a variable manner, the second special figure holding lamp 19e displays the second special figure holding number, and the second special figure holding number is less than four. In this case, 1 is added each time a game ball wins the second starting port 11a.

  When the first and second special symbols are in the variable stop state and the first special figure reservation number is 1 or more, or the second special figure reservation number is zero, the first special figure reservation number is decremented by one. One special symbol starts to fluctuate, and the result of the big hit lottery is displayed in the subsequent stop symbol. When the first and second special symbols are in a variable stop state and the second special figure holding number is 1 or more, the second special symbol holding number is subtracted by 1 regardless of the first special figure holding number and the second special symbol holding number is 2 Starts to fluctuate, and the result of the big hit lottery is displayed in the subsequent stop pattern.

  The normal symbol display 19c displays normal symbols in a variable manner, and the general diagram hold lamp 19f displays the number of general symbols held. When the number of reserved general symbols is less than 4, the game ball passes through the gate 12. 1 is added every time. When the normal symbol is in a variable stop state and the number of held general symbols is 1 or more, the number of held general symbols is decremented by 1, the normal symbol starts to fluctuate, and the result of winning lottery is displayed in the subsequent stopped symbols.

A control system of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 5, the control device 20 includes a game control board 21, a payout control board 22, an effect control board 23, an image control board 24, and a lamp control board 25. These control boards 21 to 25 have a CPU and a ROM, respectively. The presentation control board 23 further includes an RTC (“RTC” means a real time clock).

  The computer of the game control board 21 has signals and payout control from the first and second start ports SW10a and 11c, the gate SW12a, the first and second big winning ports SW13c and 14c, the specific area SW14g, and the plurality of general winning ports SW15a. In response to the control information from the substrate 22, the second start opening SOL11d, the first and second big prize winning openings SOL13d, 14d, the distribution SOL14j, the symbol displays 19a to 19c, the symbol holding lamps 19d to 19f are controlled and paid out. Control information is output to the control board 22 and the effect control board 23.

  The computer of the payout control board 22 receives the control information from the game control board 21 and the signals from the payout ball detection SW 26b, the ball presence detection SW 26c, and the full tank detection SW 26d, and controls the payout motor 26a. Output control information.

  The computer of the effect control board 23 receives the control information from the game control board 21, the image control board 24, and the lamp control board 25 and the signal from the effect operating device 6 (effect button SW6a), and receives the image control board 24 and the lamp control. Control information is output to the substrate 25.

  The computer of the image control board 24 receives the control information from the effect control board 23, controls the image display device 17 and the speaker 27, and outputs the control information to the effect control board 23. The computer of the lamp control board 25 receives the control information from the effect control board 23 and the signal from the movable accessory device 18 (origin SW), and receives the frame lamp 28a, the panel lamp 28b, and the movable accessory device 18 (electric motor). And control information is output to the effect control board 23.

  As shown in FIG. 6, each means 30-37, 40-47, 50 of illustration is comprised mainly by the computer of the game control board 21. As shown in FIG.

  The special figure counter means 30 sequentially updates the jackpot determination value, which is a so-called hard random number having a 16-bit configuration, every minute time (0.1 μs) within a set range (0 to 65535), and is a so-called software having an 8-bit configuration. The special figure determination value which is a random number is sequentially updated every minute time (4 ms) within the set range (0 to 199). Further, the reach determination value and the fluctuation pattern determination value, which are soft random numbers, are sequentially updated every minute time within the set range.

  The special figure acquisition means 31 is updated by the special figure counter means 30 when the first special figure holding number is less than 4 when the game ball wins the first start opening 10 and the special figure start condition is established. The big hit determination value, the special figure determination value, the reach determination value, and the variation pattern determination value are acquired as a set of first special figure determination information. Further, when the game ball wins the second starting port 11a, the special figure starting condition is established when the second special figure holding number is less than 4, and the special hit counter value updated by the special figure counter means 30, The figure determination value, the reach determination value, and the variation pattern determination value are acquired as a set of second special figure determination information. Up to four pieces of first and second special figure determination information acquired by the special figure acquisition unit 31 are temporarily stored (held) in the special figure storage unit 32.

  The special figure hold digest means 33 determines the special figure determination information stored in the special figure hold storage means 32 by the big hit determination means 34a one by one every time the special symbol changes on the special figure indicators 19a and 19b start. And erased from the special figure storage unit 32 (holding digestion). At this time, if a plurality of special figure determination information is stored in the special figure hold storage means 32, the order in which the plurality of special figure determination information is stored in the special figure hold storage means 32 (that is, the special figure acquisition means 31). Digested in the order acquired by the above), but if both the first and second special figure determination information are stored, the second special figure determination information is prioritized and digested over the first special figure determination information. .

  In the special figure determination means 34, based on the special figure determination information (stored in the special figure holding storage means 32) acquired by the special figure acquisition means 31 when the special figure start condition is established, the special symbol is described in detail. When the variable display is performed, the big hit determination means 34a has special advantage that is advantageous to the player based on the special figure determination information related to the change display of the special symbol, that is, the special figure determination information digested by the special figure holding digest means 33. If it is determined whether or not a game is to be performed and it is determined that a special game is to be performed, the symbol determination means 34b opens and closes the winning patterns 13a and 14a during the special game, that is, the degree of advantage (the number of game balls that can be acquired). It is determined which of a plurality of types of special games that are different from each other.

  Specifically, first, the jackpot determination means 34a determines whether or not to play a special game based on the jackpot determination value of the special figure determination information, as a jackpot determination table shown in FIG. Judge using When the low-accuracy / non-short-time state or low-accuracy / time-short state described later is set, either of the big hit determination values (3,247...) Is used at a ratio of about 1/400 using the low accuracy table. If this is the case, it is determined that a special game will be performed, and when the high accuracy / short time state described later is set, the big hit determination value is about 1/68 using the high accuracy table. 7)), it is determined that a special game is to be performed.

  If it is determined that a special game is to be performed, the symbol determination means 34b then selects a plurality of types of jackpot symbols (five types of jackpot symbols shown in FIG. 8) based on the special symbol determination value of the special symbol determination information. Any one of A to E) is selected. Here, when the special figure determination value is the first special figure determination information, the symbol is selected at the selection rate defined by the first symbol selection table shown in FIG. 8 and is the second special figure determination information. Performs symbol selection at a selection rate defined by the second symbol selection table shown in FIG. Then, the open / close pattern of the special winning opening 13a in the special game is determined according to the type of the selected jackpot symbol.

  The special figure display control means 35 is triggered by the fact that the special figure reservation digesting means 33 has digested the first special figure determination information based on the determination results by the big hit determination means 34a and the symbol determination means 34b. After the first special symbol is variably displayed on the display 19a, the determination symbol indicating the determination result is stopped and displayed, and the second special symbol determination information is digested by the special symbol reservation digesting means 33. After the second special symbol is variably displayed on the special symbol display 19b, the determination symbol indicating the determination result is stopped and displayed.

  If it is determined that the special game is to be played by the big hit determination means 34a, any one of the big hit symbols A to E selected by the symbol determination means 34b is stopped and displayed, and if it is determined that the special game is not to be executed, the game is lost. Stop displaying symbols.

  The variation mode determining unit 35a is a symbol selected based on the determination result by the jackpot determining unit 34a and the symbol determining unit 34b (any one of the jackpot symbols A to E or the lost symbol), and the reach determination value of the special symbol determination information. Based on the variation pattern determination value, the first and second special figure holding numbers, and the current gaming state, the special symbol display control means 35 determines a variation time (variation mode) for variably displaying the special symbol. That is, the special figure display control unit 35 displays the determination symbol after the variable time and the special symbol determined by the variation mode determination unit 35a are variably displayed.

  The prior determination means 34c of the special figure determination means 34 is based on special figure determination information stored in the special figure hold storage means 32 (that is, special figure determination information that is later digested by the special figure hold digest means 33). Specifically, when special figure determination information is acquired by the special figure acquisition means 31, the determination and determination equivalent to the determination and determination by the big hit determination means 34a, the symbol determination means 34b, and the variation mode determination means 35a (that is, determination) It is possible to determine in advance whether or not to play a special game, determination of jackpot symbol A to E, determination of lose symbol, determination of variation time).

  If the special game execution means 36 determines that the special game is to be played by the big hit determination means 34a, the special symbol display control means 35 stops the determination symbol indicating the determination result, that is, the big hit symbol selected by the symbol determination means 34b. After the display, the special winning opening 13a, 14a is opened / closed with an opening / closing pattern corresponding to the type of the jackpot symbol, and a special game is performed in which a game ball can be won in the special winning opening 13a, 14a. As shown in FIGS. 9 and 10, the opening / closing patterns of the big winning openings 13 a and 14 a are set as shown according to the type of the big winning symbol.

  The special game is an R game in which one of the first and second prize winning openings 13a and 14a is operated in an open state regardless of the type of the big winning symbol, that is, the opening / closing pattern of the prize winning openings 13a and 14a. 16R (multiple R), specifically, each R of 1R to 4R and 6R to 15R, a normal R that operates the first grand prize 13a to an open state is performed, and each R of 5R and 16R, A specific R for operating the second grand prize 14a to the open state is performed.

  In the case of the big hit symbol A, a special game A that is 7R long-term opening + 9R short-term opening is performed, and up to about 875 game balls can be acquired, and in the case of the big hit symbol B and C, 8R long-term opening + 8R short-term opening Special games B and C will be opened, and a maximum of about 1000 game balls can be acquired there. In the case of jackpot symbols D and E, special games D and E will be held for a long period of 16R. Approximately 2000 game balls can be acquired.

  In each R, the first number of game balls set for each R is won in either the first or second grand prize opening 13a, 14a, or the first time until the specified time set for each R elapses. , One of the second grand prize winning openings 13a, 14a is operated to be in an open state. That is, after each R starts and operates (opens) one of the first and second grand prize winning openings 13a and 14a, a predetermined number of the first and second big prize winning openings 13a and 14a. When the game ball is won, or when a prescribed time has elapsed, one of the first and second big prize winning openings 13a, 14a is operated (closed) in the closed state, and the process ends.

  As shown in FIG. 10 (1) and FIG. 11 (1), in the special game A (7R long-term opening + 9R short-term opening), each R of 1R to 4R and 6R to 8R opens the first big prize opening 13a. When 10 game balls are won in the first grand prize opening 13a or 30 seconds elapses, the first big prize opening 13a is closed and finished, and each R of 9R to 15R is the first big After opening the winning opening 13a and starting 10 game balls in the first winning opening 13a, or when 0.1 second elapses, the first winning opening 13a is closed and finished, and each of 5R and 16R R starts after opening the second grand prize opening 14a, and when three game balls enter the second big prize opening 14a, or when 0.1 second elapses, the second big prize opening 14a is closed and the game ends. .

  As shown in FIG. 10 (2) and FIG. 11 (2), in the special games B and C (8R long-term opening + 8R short-term opening), the opening / closing pattern of the second big prize opening 14a of the 5R for the special game A is No. 5R, after opening the second grand prize opening 14a, after starting 3 game balls in the second big prize opening 14a, or after 30 seconds, the second big prize opening 14a is opened. Shut down and exit.

  As shown in FIGS. 10 (3) (4) and 11 (3), in the special games D and E (16R long-term opening), each of R 1R to 4R and 6R to 15R has the first grand prize opening 13a. After opening and starting, 10 game balls win the first grand prize opening 13a, or when 30 seconds have passed, the first big prize opening 13a is closed and finished, and each of R of 5R and 16R After opening the second grand prize opening 14a and starting the game, three game balls are won in the second big prize opening 14a, or when 30 seconds have passed, the second big prize opening 14a is closed and the process ends.

  In the special game D in FIG. 10 (3) and the special game E in FIG. 10 (4), the opening / closing pattern of the 9R-th first big prize opening 13a is different. That is, the 9th R of the special game D in FIG. 10 (3) is completely opened after the first grand opening 13a is opened and closed several times (for example, 8 times) after being opened for 0.1 seconds. In the 9th R of the special game E shown in FIG. 10 (4), the first grand prize opening 13a is completely opened from the beginning in the same manner as the opening / closing pattern of the other first R big prize winning openings 13a.

  Here, the 5R and 16R of the jackpot game A and the 16R of the jackpot games B and C (short-term opening of the second jackpot 14a) are substantially the second as shown in FIG. The special winning opening 14a is opened for 0.1 seconds and then closed.

  On the other hand, the 5R eyes of the big hit games B and C and the 5R eyes and 16R eyes of the big hit games D and E (long-term opening of the second big prize opening 14a) are shown in FIG. After the opening and closing of the two major winning openings 14a for 0.1 seconds and then closing once, it is fully opened after one second from the beginning of the opening, and the game ball is effectively aimed at the second winning prize opening 13a. When it is fired, the three game balls are closed by winning in the second grand prize opening 13a, and the process ends.

  Further, the special game executing means 36 opens and closes the specific area 14f by the distribution device 14h as the second big prize opening 14a is opened and closed in each of 5R and 16R. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 12 (1), when the 5R and 16R second big prize opening 14a is opened for a short time, the specific area 14f is opened one second after the second big prize opening 14a is opened. The specific area 14f is closed 1 second after the opening. As shown in FIG. 12 (2), when the second grand prize winning opening 14a of the 5R and 16R is opened for a long time, the specific area 14f is opened one second after the second big winning prize opening 14a is opened, The specific area 14f is closed together with the closing of the two major winning openings 14a.

  In the special game A, the second big prize opening 14a of the 5R and 16R is opened for a short time, and the specific area 14f is opened after the second big prize opening 14a is closed. It is very unlikely that the winning opening 14a will win and pass through the specific area 14f. On the other hand, in special games B and C, the 5R second big prize opening 14a is open for a long time, and in special games D and E, the 5R and 16R second big prize holes 14a are long open. When the second grand prize opening 14a is opened for a long time, the specific area 14f is opened while the second big prize opening 14a is opened, so that the game ball wins the second big prize opening 14a and the specific area 14f. The possibility of passing through is extremely high.

  Here, the special game B corresponds to the first special game, the special game A corresponds to the second special game, and the period during which the 5Rth game is performed corresponds to the predetermined period. In other words, the special game executing means 36 performs the first special game (special game B) and the predetermined period (5R) in which the game ball easily passes through the specific area 14f in the predetermined period (5R). Any special game of the second special game (special game A) that is not in the specific state (that is, in a non-specific state in which the game ball is difficult to pass through the specific region 14f) can be performed.

  In all the special games shown in FIGS. 10 (1) to 10 (4), the R interval time from the end of each R to the start of the next R (the big winning openings 13a and 14b are closed) is about 2 seconds. Is set. This R interval time (about 2 seconds) is set so that the game balls that have won (especially at the end of R) at the big winning openings 13a, 14b open at each R will not win the next R. The time is determined so that it can be reliably detected by the special winning openings SW13c, 14c before the start (when the next special winning openings 13a, 14b are opened).

  The probability setting unit 37 uses a low probability (about 1/400) or a high probability table shown in FIG. 7 to determine the big hit probability determined to perform the special game by the big hit determination unit 34a using the low probability table shown in FIG. Use to set high probability (about 1/68).

  The usual counter means 40 sequentially updates the hit judgment value, which is an 8-bit soft random number, every minute time (4 ms) within a set range (0 to 199), and also uses an 8-bit soft random number. A certain common figure judgment value is sequentially updated every minute time (4 ms) within a set range (0 to 9).

  When the game ball passes through the gate 12, the universal chart acquisition unit 41 establishes the universal chart start condition when the number of pending charts is less than 4, and the hit determination value updated by the universal chart counter unit 40 is Acquired as general-purpose determination information. The general map determination information acquired by the general map acquisition unit 41 is temporarily stored (held) in the general map hold storage unit 42.

  The universal figure reservation means 43 uses the universal figure determination information stored in the universal figure storage means 42 for the determination by the universal figure determination means 44 one by one every time the normal symbol display 19c starts to change. Then, it is deleted (holding digestion) from the usual figure holding storage means 42. At this time, when a plurality of common map determination information is stored in the general map hold storage means 42, the order in which the plurality of common map determination information is stored in the general map hold storage means 42 (that is, the general map acquisition means 41). Digest in the order obtained).

  Based on the general map determination information acquired by the general map acquisition unit 41 (stored in the general map hold storage unit 42) when the general map start condition is satisfied, the general map determination unit 44 changes the normal symbol in detail. At the time of display, it is determined whether or not an auxiliary game is to be performed based on the general pattern determination information related to the fluctuation display of the normal symbol, that is, the general pattern determination information digested by the general chart hold digest means 43.

  Based on the determination result by the general map determination unit 44, the general map display control unit 45 changes the normal symbol on the general map display 19c when the general map determination information is digested by the general map hold digest unit 43. After the display, the determination symbol indicating the determination result is stopped and displayed. When it is determined that the auxiliary game is to be performed by the general symbol determination means 44, the winning symbol is stopped and displayed, and when it is determined that the auxiliary game is not to be performed, the lost symbol is stopped and displayed.

  When it is determined that the auxiliary game execution means 46 performs the auxiliary game, the general game display control means 45 stops and displays the determination symbol (winning symbol) indicating the determination result. 2 An auxiliary game for opening and closing the start port 11a is performed. As shown in FIG. 13, the opening / closing pattern of the second starting port 11a during the auxiliary game is set according to the second starting port operating mode.

  As shown in FIG. 13, the operation mode setting means 47 sets, as the second start port operation mode, a low operation mode in which the second start port 11a is hardly operated in the open state or a high operation mode in which the second start port 11a is easily operated in the open state. . Specifically, in the low operation mode, the hit probability determined to perform the auxiliary game by the normal figure determination means 44 is 1/10, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol on the normal figure display 19c is 12 seconds, The opening / closing pattern of the second starting port 11a is set to 0.1 seconds × 1. In the high operation mode, the hit probability is 10/10, the variation time of the normal symbol is 0.5 seconds, and the opening / closing pattern of the second starting port 11a is 2.0 seconds. × Set to 3 times.

  The gaming state control means 50 is one of a plurality of gaming states (low probability (low probability) / non-short time state, low probability (low probability) / short time state, high probability (high probability) / short time state shown in FIG. 14). One is set alternatively, and the game is controlled in the game state. It should be noted that when the power is turned on, the gaming state set at the time of the previous power-off is set continuously, and when the so-called RAM clear is executed at the time of power-on, a low-probability / non-time-short state is set.

  As shown in FIG. 14, when the low probability / non-short-time state and low-precision / short-time state are set, the probability setting means 37 sets a low probability, and when the high-precision / short time state is set, the probability setting A high probability is set by means 37. Further, when the low accuracy / non-time-short state is set, the low operation mode is set by the operation mode setting means 47, and when the low accuracy / time-short state and the high accuracy / time-short state are set, the operation mode setting means 47 High operating mode is set.

  As shown in FIG. 15, the game state control means 50 sets a game in a low-probability / non-short-time state when a special game is being performed by the special game execution means 36. On the condition that the game ball won in 14a has passed through the specific area 14f (that is, V wins), the advantageous game state control means 50a is in a highly accurate / short time state (advantageous to the player) after the special game is over. (Advantageous gaming state) is set, and the game can be controlled in the high accuracy / short time state. After the high accuracy / short time state is set, the special symbol change count of the special symbol on the special symbol indicators 19a and 19b is 110. When the number of times is reached, the high accuracy / short time state is changed to the low accuracy / non-short time state.

  In addition, when the special game is executed by the special game executing means 36, the game state control means 50 determines that if the game ball does not pass through the specific area 14f (that is, there is no V winning), after the special game ends. A low-accuracy / short-time state (a gaming state that is more disadvantageous to the player than a high-precision / short-time state) can be set, and the game can be controlled in the low-accuracy / short-time state. When the number of fluctuations in the figure reaches 100, the low accuracy / short time state is changed to the low accuracy / non-short time state.

  Here, the fluctuation mode determination means 35a of the special figure display control means 35 determines the fluctuation time of the first special symbol based on the table shown in FIG. In the low-probability / non-short-time state, using the table in FIG. 16 (1), it is determined that a special game will not be performed, and the non-winning time (1) when the big hit expectation is relatively low, 9 seconds, 7 seconds, 5 seconds, or 3 seconds is determined according to the time of non-winning when it is determined that the special game will not be performed and the expectation of jackpot is relatively high (2) or when the special game is performed At the time of the determined winning, one of 13 seconds, 15 seconds,..., 50 seconds is determined regardless of the number of the first special figure hold. In the low-accuracy / short-time state or high-precision / short-time state, using the table in Fig. 16 (2), when not winning (1), 12 seconds is determined regardless of the number of the 1st special figure hold, and when not winning (2) Or, at the time of winning, any one of 13 seconds, 15 seconds, ..., 50 seconds will be decided regardless of the number of first special figure hold.

  Further, the variation mode determination means 35a determines the variation time of the second special symbol based on the table shown in FIG. In the low-probability / non-short-time state, using the table in Fig. 17 (1), the non-winning time (1) determines 3 seconds regardless of the number of second special figure hold, and the non-winning time (2) The time is determined to be 13 seconds, 15 seconds,..., 50 seconds regardless of the number of second special figure hold. In the low-probability / short-time state, using the table in Fig. 20 (2), at the time of non-winning (1), either 12 seconds or 2.5 seconds is determined according to the number of second special figure hold, and at the time of non-winning (2) Or, at the time of winning, one of 13 seconds, 15 seconds, ..., 50 seconds will be decided regardless of the number of second special figure hold. In the high accuracy and short-time state, using the table in Fig. 20 (3), at the time of non-winning (1), determine either 15 seconds or 2 seconds according to the number of second special figure hold, and at the time of non-winning (2) Or, at the time of winning, either 5 seconds, 13 seconds, ..., 50 seconds will be decided regardless of the number of second special figure hold.

  As shown in FIG. 6, predetermined rendering means 70 (image display device 17, movable accessory device 18, speaker 27, lamps 28 a and 28 b) is performed by the computer of the rendering control board 23, the image control board 24, and the lamp control board 25. An effect control means 60 for causing the player to perform a game effect is configured. The effect control means 60 includes a symbol variation effect control means 61, a special game effect control means 62, and a prefetch effect control means 63.

  The symbol variation effect control means 61 is based on the determination result by the special symbol determination unit 34, and the special symbol display control unit 35 displays the special symbol when the special symbol is variably displayed on the special symbol display devices 19a and 19b. A symbol variation effect corresponding to the variation time (the special symbol variation time determined by the variation mode determining means 35a) is a plurality of symbol variation effects (symbol variation effects 1, 2, 3... N shown in FIG. 18 (1)). ) To choose from.

  As shown in FIG. 18 (1), each of the plurality of symbol variation effects is classified into one of a low-accuracy / non-time-short game effect, a low-accuracy / time-short game effect, and a high-accuracy / time-short game effect, The symbol variation effect control means 61 performs a low-accuracy / non-time-short game effect when in a low-probability / non-time-short state, and performs a low-precision / time-short game effect when in a low-probability / time-short state. In the state, either a high-precision / short-time game effect or a low-precision / short-time game effect is performed.

  Based on the result of determination by the special figure determination means 34, the special game effect control means 62 generates a plurality of special game effects according to the type of the special game when the special game is executed by the special game execution means 36. Special game effects (special game effects 1, 2, 3... N shown in FIG. 18 (2)) are selected and performed at the end of the special game. Ending effects (ending effects 1, 2, 3... N shown in FIG. 18 (3)) are selected and performed.

  As shown in FIG. 18 (2), each of the plurality of special game effects is classified into one of a jackpot symbol A, B game effect, a jackpot symbol C, D game effect, a jackpot symbol E game effect, The special game effect control means 62 receives the big hit symbol A or the big hit symbol B determined by the symbol determination means 34b by winning a game ball at the first starting port 10 (that is, based on the first special symbol determination information). When the special game A shown in FIG. 10 (1) or the special game B shown in FIG. 10 (2) is being displayed while being stopped, the game effect for the big hit symbols A and B is performed.

  The special game effect control means 62 receives the big hit symbol C or the big hit symbol D determined by the symbol determination means 34b by winning a game ball in the second starting port 11a (that is, based on the second special symbol determination information). When the special game C shown in FIG. 10 (2) or the special game D shown in FIG. 10 (3) is being stopped and displayed, a big hit symbol C, D game effect is performed and determined by the symbol determination means 34b. When the big hit symbol E is displayed in a stopped state and the special game E shown in FIG.

  Here, the special game effect control means 62, in the game effect for the jackpot symbol A, B, first performs the selection effect, then the V normal notification game effect (first game effect) and the V post notification game. Any of the effects (second game effects) is performed.

  Now, when the special game A or the special game B is being performed, the selection means 62a of the special game effect control means 62 is within the set period from the start of the special game (in the period during which the selection effect is being performed). ) Based on the operation by the effect operation device 6, one of the V normal notification game effect and the V post notification game effect is selected.

  The first effect control means 62b of the special game effect control means 62 causes the game effect to be performed in the first effect mode when the selection means 62a selects the V normal notification game effect (first game effect). When the game ball that has won the second grand prize opening 14a during the game performance passes through the specific area 14f, the advantageous notification effect for notifying that the game is controlled in a highly accurate / short time state by the advantageous gaming state control means 50a. At the first timing.

  The first effect control means 62b is the 5Rth regardless of which special game B (first special game) or special game A (second special game) is being executed by the special game executing means 36. Until the (predetermined period) is reached, the game effect is performed in the common effect mode, that is, the game effect is performed in the first unknown effect mode that does not clearly indicate which special game is being performed, and 5R The game effect is performed in different effect modes depending on whether or not the player is in a specific state after the eyes (special game B is performed).

  The second effect control means 62c of the special game effect control means 62 has a second effect different from the first effect mode when the V-notification notification game effect (second game effect) is selected by the selection means 62a. When the game ball that has won the second big prize opening 14a during the game performance passes through the specific area 14f, the advantageous game state control means 50a controls the game in a highly accurate and short-time state. An advantageous notification effect for notifying that is performed at a second timing after the first timing.

  The second effect control means 62c is the 5Rth regardless of which special game B (first special game) or special game A (second special game) is being executed by the special game executing means 36. Regardless of whether or not the game ball has passed to the specific area 14f during the (predetermined period), the game effect is performed in a common effect mode until the second timing, that is, any special game is performed. The game effect is performed in a second unknown display effect mode that does not clearly indicate whether or not the player is present.

  That is, when the special game B (first special game) or the special game A (second special game) is being performed by the special game executing means 36, the second effect control means 62c It is possible to perform an unknown indication effect that does not clearly indicate whether it is being performed, and when the game ball that has won the second big prize opening 14a passes the specific area 14f when the unknown indication effect is being performed, After the indefinite effect is continuously performed, the advantageous notification effect for notifying that the game is controlled in the highly accurate and short time state by the advantageous game state control means 50a is performed at the second timing (predetermined timing). .

  For example, as shown in FIGS. 19 and 20, in the V normal notification game effect, first, (1) the opening effect is displayed on the image display device 17, and then (2) 2R from the start of the 1Rth. The selection effect is displayed until the start time of. In this selected effect, “normal notification” and “post-notification” are displayed, and the player operates the effect operating device 6 to selectively specify either “normal notification” or “post-notification”. can do. Initially, “normal notification” (or “post-notification”) is designated in advance. If “normal notification” is designated at the start of the 2R, the V normal notification game effect is selected, and this V normal notification game effect is performed.

  Next, (3) to (6) or (3) to (5) (9) (10) Between the start of the 2R and the start of 6R, specifically, the ally character and the enemy character Battle battle effects (game effects in the first effect mode) are displayed. In this battle effect, in both cases of special games A and B, the common battle effect (game effect in the first unknown display effect mode) in which victory or defeat is not decided until the start of the (3) to (5) 5 Rth. In the case of special game A, after (6) 5R is reached, a defeat effect is displayed in which the ally actor is defeated by the enemy actor, and in the case of special game B, (9) 5R After that, the victory effect that the ally actor defeats the enemy actor and wins, and the instruction to pass the game ball to the second big prize opening 14a (specific area 14f) (for example, “Aim for V”) are displayed. .

  In the case of special game A, the second grand prize winning opening 14a is opened for a short time at 5R, and it is very unlikely that the game ball will pass through the specific area 14f, so that the game ball does not pass through the specific area 14f. 7) ... 6R-8R long-term opening and 9R-16R short-term opening are performed, and during this time, low-accuracy suggestion effects suggesting low-accuracy and short-time conditions are displayed, and then (8) ending effects It is displayed and it is confirmed that it will be in a low accuracy / short time state. Thereafter, when the special symbol changes, a low-precision / short-time game effect is performed.

  On the other hand, in the case of special game B, the second grand prize winning opening 14a is opened for a long time at 5R, and the possibility that the game ball passes through the specific area 14f is very high. (10) At 5R, the game ball is at the specific area 14f. And an advantageous notification effect (for example, “V”) is displayed at the first timing when passing through the specific region (the movable accessory device 18 may be further operated). Then, (11) ... 6R-8R long-term opening and 9R-16R short-term opening are performed, and during this time, high-precision suggesting effects suggesting high-precision and short-time conditions are displayed, and then (8) An ending effect is displayed, and it is confirmed that a high accuracy / short time state is achieved. Thereafter, when the special symbol changes, a high-precision / short-time game effect is performed.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 21 and FIG. 22, in the V post notification game effect, (1) the opening effect is displayed on the image display device 17 as in the case of the V normal notification game effect. (2) A selection effect is displayed. In this selection effect, the player can alternatively specify either “normal notification” or “post notification”. If designated, the V post-notification game effect is selected, and this V post-notification game effect is performed.

  Next, in any of the special games A and B, (3) to (8) between the start of the 2R and the end of the special game (for example, at the start of 14R) (Game effect in explicit effect mode) is displayed. As this unknown indication effect, specifically, an effect in which a specific character sings or dances to the music is displayed. In the case of special game A, the possibility that the game ball will pass through the specific area 14f at 5R is very low. In the case of special game B, the possibility that the game ball will pass through the specific area 14f is high at 5R. The explicit effect is continuously displayed until the end of the special game regardless of whether the game ball passes through the specific area 14f.

  In this unknown presentation effect, the effect that a specific character sings or dances to the music is finished, and (8) the roulette effect is displayed from the start of 9R. Specifically, in this roulette effect, a roulette effect in which “×” and “V” of this roulette are alternatively indicated in order is displayed together with a roulette in which “×” and “V” are arranged in series. In this roulette effect, when the game ball has not passed through the specific area 14f in the 5R, it is displayed so as to be tentatively indicated as “x”, and the game ball has passed the specific area 14f in the 5R. In such a case, “V” is displayed so as to be tentatively indicated.

  After that, when the game ball has not passed through the specific area 14f at 5R, (9) after the end of the unknown presentation effect (after the end of the roulette effect), the second timing until the 16th eye ends A notification effect (for example, “×”) is displayed, and then (10) an ending effect is displayed, indicating that a low-accuracy / short-time state is to be displayed. Thereafter, when the special symbol changes, a low-precision / short-time game effect is performed.

  On the other hand, when the game ball passes through the specific area 14f at 5R, (11) after the end of the unknown presentation effect (after the end of the roulette effect), it is advantageous at the second timing until the 16R-th end. A notification effect (for example, “V”) is displayed (the movable accessory device 18 may be further activated), and then (12) an ending effect is displayed, indicating that the state is highly accurate and time-saving. Is done. Thereafter, when the special symbol changes, a high-precision / short-time game effect is performed.

  However, even when the game ball passes the specific area 14f at 5R, (9) the disadvantage notification effect (2) at the second timing, as in the case where the game ball does not pass the specific area 14f at 5R. For example, “x”) may be displayed, and then (10) an ending effect may be displayed, indicating that the low-accuracy / short-time state is to be displayed. Thereafter, a high-precision / time-short state is set, but a low-precision / time-short game effect is performed when the special symbol changes.

  The prefetch effect control means 63 causes the prefetch effect to be performed on the first or second special figure determination information stored in the special figure hold storage means 32 based on the determination result by the prior determination means 34c. Is possible. In this case, for example, when the first or second special figure determination information is stored in the special figure holding storage unit 32, the special figure holding storage unit 32 stores the first or second special figure determination information based on the determination result by the prior determination unit 34a. It is determined whether or not the latest first or second special figure determination information is a target of pre-reading effect (pre-reading target determination information). When pre-reading target determination information is used, the pre-reading effect is applied to the pre-reading target determination information. Let it be done.

  Next, in order to achieve the functions of the respective means 30 to 37, 40 to 47, 50, and 60 to 63 shown in FIG. 6, the control device 20 (game control board 21 and each computer of the effect control board 23) executes. The main processing will be described based on a flowchart.

  As shown in FIG. 23, the timer interrupt process executed by the computer of the game control board 21 is started every minute time (4 ms). In the timer interrupt process, random number update process (S1), switch process (S2) The symbol process (S3), the electric accessory process (S4), the prize ball process (S5), and the output process (S6) are sequentially executed.

  As shown in FIG. 24, in the start port SW process executed in the switch process of S2, when the first start port SW10a is on (S11; Yes), when the first special figure reservation number U1 is less than 4 ( S12; Yes), the first special figure holding number U1 is added to U1 + 1 (S13), and the big hit determination value, the symbol determination value, the reach determination value, and the variation pattern determination value (first special figure determination information) are acquired and stored. Next, a pre-determination process (S15) is executed, and a first special figure reservation number increase command is set (S16).

  When the second start port SW11c is on (S17; Yes), when the second special figure reservation number U2 is less than 4 (S18; Yes), the second special figure reservation number U2 is added to U2 + 1 (S19). The big hit determination value, the symbol determination value, the reach determination value, and the variation pattern determination value (second special figure determination information) are acquired and stored (S20), and then the preliminary determination process (S21) is executed, The figure holding number increase command is set (S22).

  In the pre-determination processing of S15 and S21, basically, processing equivalent to S38 and S39 of the special symbol processing described next with reference to FIG. 25 is performed. In S16 and S22, a special figure pending number increase command including pre-read information relating to the determination result of the pre-determination process in S15 and S21 is set. The commands set in S16 and S22 and the commands set in other steps are transmitted to the effect control board 23 by the output process of S6.

  As shown in FIG. 25, in the special symbol process executed in the symbol process of S3, it is determined whether or not the special game flag is ON (S31). If the determination of S31 is No, that is, the special game is not being executed. Then, it is determined whether or not the special symbol is changing (S32). If the determination in S32 is Yes, the process proceeds to S42.

  If the determination in S32 is No, it is determined whether or not the second special figure hold number U2 is 1 or more (S33). If the determination in S33 is Yes, the second special figure hold number U2 is subtracted from U2-1. (S34). If the determination in S33 is No, it is determined whether or not the first special figure hold number U1 is 1 or more (S35). If the determination in S35 is Yes, the first special figure hold number U1 is subtracted from U1-1. (S36). If the determination in S35 is No, a customer waiting setting process (S46) is executed. After execution of S34 or S36, the customer waiting flag is turned off (S37), a big hit determination process (S38) is executed, and subsequently, a variation mode selection process (S39) is executed.

  In the big hit determination process of S38, first, the big hit determination value of the special figure determination information having the highest digestion priority among the special figure determination information stored in the special figure holding storage means 32 is described with reference to FIG. In addition, it is determined whether or not it is a big hit specific value, and if it is a big hit specific value, based on the symbol determination value of the special figure determination information, as described with reference to FIG. When it is selected and set and the big hit determination value is not the big hit specific value, a lost symbol is set. The special figure determination information provided for the big hit determination process is deleted from the special figure holding storage means 32.

  In the variation mode selection process of S39, the symbol set in the jackpot determination process of S38, and the jackpot determination value and the reach determination value paired with the determination of whether or not the jackpot is determined, the variation pattern determination value, the first and first As described with reference to FIGS. 16 and 17, one of a plurality of variation times is selected and determined based on the number of 2 special figure holds and the current gaming state. Thereafter, the first or second special symbol is started to change (S40), and a special figure change start command including information on the determination symbol set in S38 and the change mode (change time) determined in S39 is set ( S41).

  Next, when the variation time determined in S39 has elapsed (S42; Yes), the first or second special symbol is suspended (S43), where the symbol set in S38 is the first or second symbol. It is displayed on the special figure indicator 19a or 19b. Subsequently, a special figure fluctuation stop command including the information of the determination symbol set in S38 is set (S44), and the stop process (S45) is executed.

  As shown in FIG. 26, in the stop process of S45, when the low-accuracy / short-time state flag is ON, that is, when the low-accuracy / short-time state is set (S51; Yes), the low-precision / short-time state continuation count J is When J-1 is subtracted (S52) and the continuation count J becomes 0 (S53; Yes), the low-accuracy / short-time state flag is turned OFF (S54). Further, when the high accuracy / short time state flag is ON, that is, when the high accuracy / short time state is set (S55; Yes), the high accuracy / short time state continuation number X is subtracted from X-1 (S56), and the continuation is continued. When the number of times X becomes 0 (S57; Yes), the high-accuracy / short-time state flag is turned OFF (S58).

  Next, in the case of a big hit (S59; Yes), that is, when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the special figure indicator 19a or 19b, the special game flag is turned ON (S60), and the low probability / short time state / The high-precision / time-short state continuation count J / X is reset to 0 (S61), and the low-precision / time-short state flag / high-precision / time-short state flag is turned OFF (S62). Thereafter, opening is started (S63), and an opening command including information on the jackpot symbol that is stopped and displayed is set (S64). When both the low accuracy / short time state flag and the high accuracy / short time state flag are OFF, the low accuracy / non-short time state is set.

  As shown in FIG. 27, in the special prize opening process executed in the electric accessory process of S4, it is determined whether or not the special game flag is ON (S71). If the determination of S71 is Yes, the special game is being opened. It is determined whether or not (S72). If the determination in S72 is Yes, it is determined whether or not the opening time has elapsed (S73), and if the determination in S73 is Yes, a big prize opening / closing pattern setting process (S74) is executed.

  In the big winning opening opening / closing pattern setting process of S74, the big winning opening opening / closing pattern corresponding to the type of the big hit symbol is set, and the maximum winning opening opening / closing pattern set to the maximum Rc, the prescribed number Nc, and the prescribed time Tc is set. The corresponding value is set. Here, as shown in FIG. 11 (1), in the case of 7R long-term opening + 9R short-term opening (special game A), the maximum number of Rc = 16, 1R-4R and 6R-15R, Nc = 10, 5R and 16R The prescribed number Nc = 3, the prescribed time Tc = 30 seconds for 1R to 4R and 6R to 8R, and the prescribed time Tc = 0.1 seconds for 5R and 9R to 16R are set.

  As shown in FIG. 11 (2), in the case of 8R long-term opening + 8R short-term opening (special games B and C), the maximum number of Rc = 16, 1R-4R and 6R-15R, Nc = 10, 5R and 16R The specified number Nc = 3, the specified time Tc = 30 seconds for 1R to 8R, and the specified time Tc = 0.1 seconds for 9R to 16R are set. As shown in FIG. 11 (3), in the case of 16R long-term release (special games D and E), the maximum number Rc = 16, the specified number Nc of 1R to 4R and 6R to 15R Nc = 10, the specified number Nc of 5R and 16R = 3, 1R-16R specified time Tc = 30 seconds is set.

  On the other hand, if the determination in S72 is No, it is determined whether or not the special game is ending (S75). If the determination in S75 is No, it is determined whether any of the big winning mouths 13a and 14a is operating. (S76). If the determination in S75 is Yes, the process proceeds to S91. If the determination in S76 is No, the process proceeds to S77. If the determination in S76 is Yes, the process proceeds to S82.

  In S77, R is added to R + 1, and then an R start command is set (S78), and the operation of one of the special winning openings 13a, 14a is started (S79). In S79, when R = 1 to 4 and 6 to 15, the first big prize opening 13a is opened, and when R = 5 and 16, the second big prize opening 14a is opened. Next, timing of the operating time T is started (S80), and the measurement of the number N of game balls won in the special winning openings 13a, 14a is started (S81).

  When R = 5 and 16, as described with reference to FIG. 12, the sorting device 14h is operated to open and close the specific area 14f. Here, when the second big prize opening 14a is opened for a short time. The possibility that the game ball will pass through the specific area 14f is very low, and when the second big prize opening 14a is opened for a long time, the possibility that the game ball will pass through the specific area 14f becomes very high.

  As shown in FIG. 28, in the V winning process of S82, when the V winning flag VF = 0 (S101; No), when R = 5 or 16 (S102; Yes), when the specific area SW14g is turned on ( S103; Yes), 1 is set to the V winning flag VF (S104), and the V winning command is set (S105).

  As shown in FIG. 27, after execution of the V winning process in S82, in S83, it is determined whether T ≧ specified time Tc. If the determination in S83 is No, it is determined whether N ≧ specified number Nc ( S84). If the determination in S83 is Yes or the determination in S84 is Yes, the operation of any of the winning prize openings 13a, 14a is terminated, that is, any of the winning prize openings 13a, 14a is closed (S85). It is reset to 0 (S86), and it is determined whether or not R = maximum Rc (S87).

  If the determination in S87 is Yes, ending is started (S88), an ending command is set (S89), and R is reset to 0 (S90). In S91, it is determined whether or not the ending time has elapsed. If the determination in S91 is Yes, a game state setting process (S92) is executed, and then the special game flag is turned OFF (S93).

  As shown in FIG. 29, in the game state setting process of S92, when the V winning flag VF = 1 (S111; Yes), the high accuracy / short time state flag is turned ON (S112), and the high accuracy / short time state continues. The number X is set to 110 (S113), and the V winning flag VF is reset to 0 (S114). On the other hand, when the V winning flag VF = 0 (S111; No), the low-accuracy / short time state flag is turned ON (S115), and 100 is set to the low-precision / short time state continuation number J (S116). After execution of S114 or S116, a gaming state command corresponding to the flag set in S112 or S115 is set (S117).

  As shown in FIG. 30, the timer interrupt process executed by the computer of the effect control board 23 is started every minute time (4 ms). In the timer interrupt process, command reception process (S201), effect button process (S202) ), Command transmission processing (S203) is sequentially executed.

  First, as shown in FIG. 31, in the effect button processing in S202, it is determined whether or not the effect button SW6a is ON (S205). If the determination in S205 is Yes, an effect button command is set (S206). The commands set in S206 and the commands set in other steps are transmitted to the image control board 24 and the lamp control board 25 by the command transmission process of S203.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 32, in the command reception process of S201, when a hold number increase command is received (S211; Yes), prefetch information hold that holds (stores) prefetch information included in the hold number increase command. The process (S212) is executed, and then the hold number addition process (S213) is executed, and the hold number increase command is set (S214).

  Next, when a special figure change start command is received (S215; Yes), a prefetch information digesting process (S216) for digesting (erasing) the corresponding prefetch information from the prefetch information storage means 63 is executed, followed by symbol variation. An effect selection process (S217) is executed.

  As shown in FIG. 33, in the symbol variation effect selection process in S217, the received special diagram variation start command is analyzed (S231), and then the set effect mode (the low-probability / non-short-time effect shown in FIG. 34). Mode, low-accuracy / short time effect mode, or high-accuracy / short time effect mode) is referred to (S232), and the hold number subtraction process is executed (S233).

  Next, a symbol variation effect is selected (S234). Here, based on the information analyzed in S231 and the effect mode referenced in S232, as described with reference to FIG.・ In the non-short-time production mode, the low-precision / non-time-saving game production is selected. In the low-precision and short-time production mode, the low-precision / short-time game production is selected. A game effect is selected, and thereafter, a symbol variation effect start command including information on the selected symbol variation effect is set (S235).

  Next, as shown in FIG. 32, when a special figure variation stop command is received (S218; Yes), a symbol variation effect end process (S219) is executed.

  As shown in FIG. 35, in the process during the completion of the symbol variation effect of S219, the received special symbol variation stop command is analyzed (S241), it is determined whether or not it is a big hit (S242), and if the determination of S242 is No, it is set. The effect mode being performed is referred to (S243). Next, it is determined whether or not the low accuracy / short time effect mode is selected (S244). If the determination in S244 is Yes, the low accuracy / short time effect mode continuation number MJ is decremented by 1 (S245), and it is determined whether MJ = 0. (S246).

  On the other hand, if the determination in S244 is No, it is determined whether or not it is the high accuracy / short time effect mode (S247). If the determination in S247 is Yes, the high accuracy / short time effect mode continuation number MX is decremented by 1 (S2048). It is determined whether MX = 0 (S249). If the determination in S246 or S249 is Yes, the low-accuracy / non-short-time effect mode is set (S250). After execution of S250, or when the determination of S242, S247, or S249 is No, a symbol variation effect end command is set (S251).

  Here, if the determination in S246 is No, as shown in FIG. 36, it is determined whether or not the state is highly accurate / short time (S261). If the determination in S261 is Yes, that is, the actual state is highly accurate / short time. Is determined to be in a low-probability / short-time state, it is determined whether or not a predetermined advantageous notification condition is satisfied (S262). If the determination in S261 or S262 is No, the process proceeds to S251. The advantageous notification condition of S262 is, for example, that the number of special symbol fluctuations reaches the set number (number of times of 110 or less) from the time when the low-accuracy / short-time effect mode is set, or a specific low-accuracy / short-time game effect is performed. It is established. If the determination in S262 is Yes, an advantageous notification command is set (S263), and MJ + 10 (= 110-100) is set in MX (S264). Subsequently, MJ is reset to 0 (S265), a high-precision / short-time effect mode is set (S266), and then the process proceeds to S251.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 32, when an opening command is received at the start of opening in the special winning opening process (see FIG. 27) (S220; Yes), a special game effect selection process (S221) is executed.

  As shown in FIG. 37, in the special game effect selection process of S221, the opening command is analyzed (S271), and the special game effect is selected based on the analyzed jackpot symbol information (S272). Any one of the game effects for B, the game effects for jackpot symbol C and D, and the game effects for jackpot symbol E is selected. Then, a special game effect start command including information on the selected special game effect is set (S273).

  Next, as shown in FIG. 32, the determination in S220 is No, or after the execution of S221, the special game effect in-process (S222) is executed.

  As shown in FIG. 38, in the special game effect processing of S222, it is determined whether or not an R start command is received (S281). If the determination in S281 is Yes, the R start effect command is set (S282). Next, when the special game A and B game effects are being performed (S283), it is determined whether or not the 1R starts (S284). If the determination in S284 is Yes, a selection effect start command is set. (S285).

  On the other hand, if the determination in S284 is No, it is determined whether or not the 2R start is started (S286). If the determination in S286 is Yes, an effect determination process (S287) is executed. In this effect determination process, as described with reference to FIG. 20, one of the V normal notification game effect and the V post-notification game effect specified at the start of the 2R is determined, and then the corresponding Either the V normal notification game effect start command or the V post-notification game effect start command is set (S288).

  If the determination in S281 is No, as shown in FIG. 39, it is determined whether or not the game effect is for special games A and B (S291). If the determination in S291 is Yes, it is determined whether or not it is the 5Rth (S292). If the determination in S292 is Yes, it is determined whether or not a V winning command is received (S293). If the determination in S293 is Yes, it is determined whether or not the gaming state is disguised (S294). If the determination in S294 is No, it is determined whether or not the V winning effect command has been set (S295). If the determination in S295 is No, the V winning effect command is set (S296).

  On the other hand, if the determination in S291 is No, it is determined whether or not it is a special game C or D game effect or a special game E game effect (S297). If the determination in S297 is Yes, whether or not it is the 5th or 16th game. If it is determined (S298) and the determination in S298 is Yes, it is determined whether or not a V winning command is received (S299). If the determination in S299 is Yes, the process proceeds to S295. That is, it is then determined whether or not the V winning effect command has been set (S295). If the determination in S295 is No, the V winning effect command is set (S296).

  Next, as shown in FIG. 32, when an ending command is received at the start of ending in the big prize opening process (see FIG. 27) (S223; Yes), an ending effect selection process (S224) is executed.

  As shown in FIG. 40, in the ending effect selection process of S224, the ending command is analyzed (S301), and the ending effect selection (S302) is performed. Therefore, one of the ending effects shown in FIG. 18 (3) is selected. Is selected, and an ending effect start command including information on the ending effect is set (S303).

  Next, as shown in FIG. 32, when a gaming state command is received at the end of the ending in the big prize opening process (see FIG. 27) (S225; Yes), an effect mode setting process (S226) is executed.

  As shown in FIG. 41, in the effect mode setting process of S226, the gaming state command is analyzed (S311), and based on the analysis information, it is determined whether or not the low probability / short time state is set (S312). If the determination is Yes, the low-accuracy / short time effect mode is set (S313), and the low-precision / short time effect mode continuation number MJ is set to 100 (S314).

  If the determination in S312 is No, as shown in FIG. 42, it is determined whether or not the high-precision / short-time state is set (S321). If the determination in S321 is Yes, it is determined whether or not the gaming state is impersonated. (S322). When the determination in S322 is No, the high-accuracy / short time effect mode is set (S323), and 110 is set in the high-precision / short time effect mode continuation number MX (S324). On the other hand, if the determination in S322 is No, the low-accuracy / short time effect mode is set (S325), and 110 is set in the low-precision / short time effect mode continuation number MJ (S326).

  The computer of the image control board 24 and the lamp control board 25 controls the image display device 17, the speaker 27, the frame lamp 28 a, the panel lamp 28 b, and the movable accessory 18 based on a command (command) received from the effect control board 23. Then, various game effects are performed mainly on display on the image display device 17.

  In other words, when a special symbol is variably displayed based on the symbol variation production start command, a low-precision / non-short-time game production, a low-precision / short-time game production, a high-precision / short-time game is used as the design variation production. Any of the effects is performed in accordance with the variation time of the special symbol, and when the special game is performed based on the special game effect start command, the game effect for the special games A and B is used as the special game effect. Any one of the special game C and D game effects and the special game E game effects is performed in accordance with the progress of the special game.

  In particular, when the special game A and B game effects are performed, as described with reference to FIGS. 19 to 22, the special game effect start command, the R start effect command, the selection effect start command, and the V normal notification are used. Based on the received command among commands such as a game effect start command, a V post notification game effect start command, a V winning effect command, etc., a V normal notification game effect (FIGS. 19 and 20) and a V post notification effect start One of (FIGS. 21 and 22) is performed.

The operation and effect of the pachinko gaming machine 1 described above will be described.
When the low-probability / non-short-time state is set, the player operates the firing handle 7 to play the game by so-called left-handed firing that causes the game ball to fall on the left side of the center accessory 16. The first starting port 10 can be aimed by left-handed, and when the first special figure holding number is less than 4, when the game ball wins the first starting port 10, the first special figure determination information is acquired. It is stored in the special figure storage unit 32.

  When the low accuracy / short time state or high accuracy / short time state is set, the player operates the firing handle 7 to fire the game ball so that the game ball falls on the right side of the center object 16. A game can be performed by hitting and the second start port 11a can be aimed by making a right hit. When the number of reserved second figure is less than 4, and the game ball wins the second start port 11a, Determination information is acquired and stored in the special figure storage unit 32.

  In addition, the player can aim the gate 12 by right-handed, and when the number of reserved drawings is less than 4, when the game ball passes through the gate 12, the determination information of the usual diagram is acquired and stored in the stored general diagram storage means 42. Remembered. Here, first, the general symbol determination information stored in the general symbol hold storage means 42 is sequentially digested (erased) every time the variation of the normal symbol starts, and the winning lottery is performed by the digestion of the normal symbol determination information. In the case of winning, an auxiliary game is generated in which the second start opening 11a is opened after the symbol is hit by the normal display 19c and stops changing.

  When the low accuracy / short time state or the high accuracy / short time state is set, the high operation mode is set as the auxiliary game operation mode, and a relatively large number of game balls are made to the second start port 11a by making a right turn. Therefore, it is possible to play a game while maintaining the number of owned game balls by right-handed. However, if the low probability / non-short-time state is set, even if the player hits the right hand, almost no winning of the game ball to the first starting port 10 can be expected, and the low operation mode is set as the auxiliary game operation mode. Therefore, since it is almost impossible to expect game balls to win the second starting port 11a, the game is played while reducing the number of owned game balls by left-handed.

  Next, the special figure determination information stored in the special figure hold storage means 32 is sequentially digested (erased) every time the change of the special symbol starts. At that time, a plurality of special figure determination information is stored in the special figure hold storage means 32. Are stored in the order in which they are acquired. However, if both the first and second special figure determination information are stored, the second special figure determination information is stored. The figure determination information is preferentially digested over the first special figure determination information. If the bonus game lottery is performed by digesting the special figure determination information, and if the winner is won by the bonus game lottery, the bonus game symbols 13a and 14a are opened after the bonus game symbol is stopped fluctuating in the special signal indicators 19a and 19bc. A big hit game is generated.

  When the big hit game occurs, the player can aim at the first and second big prize winning openings 13a, 14a by right-handed. Depending on the type of jackpot symbol that has been suspended, one of 7R long-term opening + 9R short-term opening special game A, 8R long-term opening + 8R short-term opening special games B and C, 16R long-term opening special games D and E When executed, the special game A can acquire about 875 game balls, the special games B and C can acquire about 1000 game balls, and the special games D and E can acquire about 2000 game balls.

  In addition, the special area 14f is opened and closed with the opening of the 5R and 16R second prize winning openings 14a of the special game, but by making a right turn, the second prize winning opening at the 5R and 16R eyes. When 14a is opened for a short time (in the case of special game A), it is very unlikely that a game ball will pass through the specific area 14f. However, when the second grand prize opening 14a is opened for a long time at the 5th round (special game) (In the case of B, C, D, E), at the 16th R, when the second big prize opening 14a is opened for a long time (in the case of special games D, E), the possibility that the game ball passes through the specific area 14f is extremely high. high.

  In the low-probability / non-time-short state, when winning a big hit lottery based on the winning of the game ball to the first starting port 10, it is distributed to either special game A-special game B at a rate of 38% -62% Basically, when the special game A is executed, the game ball does not pass through the specific area 14f. Therefore, after the big hit game is finished, the low probability / non-short-time state is set, and the special game B is When executed, the game ball passes through the specific area 14f, so that a high-accuracy / short-time state is set after the big hit game ends.

  If you win in the big hit lottery based on the winning of the game ball to the second starting port 11a in the low probability / short time state or high accuracy / short time state, the special game C- Special game D- The game is distributed to one of the special games E and executed, but basically any of the special games C, D, E is executed, so that the game ball passes through the specific area 14f. After the game is over, high accuracy and short time are set.

  Now, with regard to the game effect, based on the determination result of whether or not “big hit”, when the special symbol is variably displayed, when the special game is being performed, The special game effects that excite the special games are mainly displayed on the image display unit 17, and the game performance and the game entertainment are enhanced by such game effects.

  Regarding the special game effect, in particular, when it is determined as “big hit” in a low-probability / non-time-short state (that is, based on the first special figure determination information), one of the special games A and B in FIG. 10 is performed. The game effects for special games A and B shown in FIGS. 19 to 22 are performed. In the special game A and B game effects, first, the selection effect is performed in the 1R, and here, the player selects whether to perform the V normal notification game effect or the V post notification game effect. be able to.

  In the V normal notification game effect, a battle effect is performed from the start of the 2Rth. In this battle production, the common battle production common to special game A and special game B is performed until the start of the 5th R, and the defeat production is performed when the special game A is performed after the 5th game. It is informed that the 5R second big prize opening 14a is short-term open. When the special game B is performed, a victory effect is performed, and it is informed on the 5th R that the second big prize opening 14a is open for a long time, and further, when the game ball passes the specific area 14f, it passes the specific area. Sometimes an advantageous notification effect is performed.

  In the 5th R, the second big prize opening 14a is opened for a short time (special game A is being performed) or is open for a long time (special game B is being performed). Since it is not known until the 5R eyes that the 2nd prize winning opening 14a actually opens are started, it can be understood that either the defeat effect or the victory effect is performed only after the 5R eyes are started. This can be a game effect that attracts more players.

  In the V post-announcement game effect, the unknown effect is performed from the start of the 2R to the end of the special game. This unknown indication effect is a common effect for special game A and special game B, even if the second big prize opening 14a is opened for a long time in 5R (even if special game B is performed), Even if the game ball passes through the specific area 14f, it is performed in an effect that does not notify them, and if the game ball passes through the specific area 14f in the 5R, an advantageous notification effect is performed at the end of the special game. .

  The player can select either the V normal notification game effect or the V post notification game effect in the special game A or B game effect, so that the special game effect is monotonous as before. It is possible to increase the effect of the special game A and B game effects.

  Here, in the special game A, the 5R game ends when three game balls enter the second grand prize opening 14a or 0.1 second elapses, and in the special game B, the 5R game contains 3 games. When the ball has won the second grand prize opening 14a or 30 seconds have elapsed, the game ends. In practice, in the case of special game A, the second big prize opening 14a is closed after the opening for 0.1 seconds, and in the case of special game B, the second big prize opening 14a has three games. After closing for 2 to 4 seconds required for winning the ball, it is closed and finished.

  The 5th R that the second grand prize opening 14a is open for a long time is the same as the R that the first big prize opening 13a is opened for a long time, and 10 game balls are awarded to the second big prize opening 14a or when 30 seconds elapses. Then, in the case of the special game A, the second big prize opening 14a is closed after the opening for 0.1 seconds, and in the case of the special game B, the second big prize opening 14a is substantially closed. After 6-12 seconds required for winning 10 game balls, the game is closed and finished, that is, the difference in the opening time of the 5R second big prize opening 14a between special game A and special game B becomes large. .

  In the present invention, the difference in the opening time of the 5R second big prize opening 14a between the special game A and the special game B is reduced, and the special games A and B are determined from the opening time of the 5R second big prize opening 14a. It is possible to make it difficult to understand which of the games is being performed, thereby providing an unknown indication effect that does not clearly indicate which of the special games A and B is being performed until the end of the special game. If the ball passes through the specific area 14f, the effect of the V post-notification game effect that provides an advantageous notification effect at the end of the special game can be greatly enhanced.

  The specified time and the specified number of each R can be changed to other than the above. In this case, whether or not each R is opened for a short time or for a long time is kept as described above, and the specified numbers of the 5R and 16R are made smaller than the specified numbers of R other than the 5R and 16R, for example, the 5R The specified number of R other than the 16th and the 16th R may be 10, and the specified number of the 5R and 16R may be any one of 1, 2, 4 to 9.

  Further, the selection means 62a may automatically select one of the V normal notification game effect and the V post notification game effect regardless of the operation by the effect operation device 6. In this case, the selection rate for selecting the V normal notification game effect (V post-notification game effect) may be different between when the special game A is being performed and when the special game B is being performed. .

  In addition, various modifications can be added and implemented without departing from the spirit of the present invention, and the present invention can be applied to various gaming machines such as pachinko gaming machines.

1 Pachinko machine 13a First big prize opening 14a Second big prize opening 14f Specific area 34a Big hit judging means 36 Special game execution means 50a Advantageous game state control means 60 Production control means 62 Special game production control means 62a Selection means 62b First Production control means 62c Second production control means 69 Production means

Claims (1)

A determination means for determining whether or not to perform a special game advantageous to the player by establishing the start condition;
Special game execution means for performing a special game that allows a game ball to enter the special prize opening when it is determined by the determination means to perform the special game;
In the special game by the special game execution means, when a game ball that has entered the special prize opening passes a predetermined area, the determination by the determination means after the end of the special game is played in an advantageous game state that is advantageous to the player. enabling control, when the gaming balls which have entered the special special winning hole does not pass through the predetermined area, and Yu Technical state control means does not control game in the advantageous gaming state after of the special game terminated,
When the special game is being performed by the special game execution means, it comprises an effect control means for causing a predetermined effect means to perform a game effect,
The special game execution means is capable of performing a specific special game in a specific state in which a game ball easily passes through the predetermined area in a predetermined period,
The production control means includes
When the specific special game is being performed, it is possible to perform one of the first game effect and the second game effect,
When the first game effect is being performed and a game ball passes through the predetermined area during the predetermined period, a notification effect is provided to notify that the game is controlled in the advantageous game state. First production control means for performing during the period;
When the second game effect is being performed and the game ball passes through the predetermined area during the predetermined period, a notification effect is provided to notify that the game is controlled in the advantageous game state. A gaming machine comprising second effect control means to be performed after the period.