JP6044007B1 - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

There is provided a gaming machine that allows a player to positively discharge a value information medium such as a card without repeatedly performing unnecessary effects on the player. It is detected whether or not a game card 7 is inserted in the card unit 8, and when the game card 7 is inserted in the card unit 8, the game card 7 is removed from the card unit 8. When a discharge guide that prompts or suggests discharge is executed, and the game card 7 is not inserted in the card unit 8, an alternative effect is provided instead of the discharge guide at the timing when the discharge guide is executed. Configure to run. [Selection] Figure 24

Description

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

  Conventionally, as a game medium lending device for renting game media such as pachinko balls and medals, based on value information (for example, amount of money, amount of game media) stored in a value information medium such as inserted cards and coins Units that lend out game media are known. Specifically, operating a lending button provided on the gaming machine with a value information medium (card, coin, etc.) storing value information inserted in a unit connected to the gaming machine main body or separately. The gaming medium is lent out from the gaming machine main body and the unit by the communication between the gaming machine main body and the unit performed due to this.

  When the game medium is lent out, the unit updates the value information stored in the value information medium according to the number of rented game media. Further, when a return button provided on the gaming machine is operated, the value information medium inserted in the unit is discharged.

  Here, in the above gaming machine, when the condition is satisfied, the game machine shifts to the big hit state, and the player can obtain a lot of game media. After the jackpot state is over, the game can be executed using the acquired game medium. Therefore, the player who has obtained many game media due to the jackpot state has a problem that the consciousness of the value information medium is lowered, and the user forgets to remove the value information medium from the unit when he / she leaves or leaves the room temporarily. In view of this, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2014-23610 discloses performing guidance that prompts the user to eject the card from the card unit at the end of the jackpot state.

Japanese Patent Laying-Open No. 2014-23610 (FIG. 18)

  However, for example, in the technique described in Patent Document 1, guidance for urging the card to be ejected from the card unit is performed regardless of whether the card is inserted into the card unit. As a result, even after the player has already ejected the card from the card unit according to the guidance, the guidance is repeatedly performed every time a big hit is made, which causes a very troublesome problem for the player. In addition, there is a problem that it is not possible for the player to positively eject the card only by providing guidance for expelling the card from the card unit.

  The present invention has been made to solve the above-described conventional problems, and actively discharges value information media such as cards to the player without repeatedly performing unnecessary effects on the player. It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine that can be used.

In order to achieve the object, the gaming machine according to claim 1 lends the game medium in accordance with the operation of the lending means within the range indicated by the value information stored in the value information medium inserted in the predetermined unit. In the gaming machine, a privilege grant determining unit that determines whether to grant a privilege, a privilege granting unit that grants the privilege to a player when the privilege grant determining unit determines to grant the privilege, While the bonus is being given to the player by the bonus granting means, the bonus granting means for executing a bonus granting effect that suggests that the bonus has been granted, and the value information medium in the predetermined unit Value information medium detecting means for detecting whether or not the value information medium is inserted, and when the value information medium is inserted in the predetermined unit, Discharge guide means for executing discharge guidance that prompts or suggests discharging the value information medium from the predetermined unit at any timing within the predetermined period after the start, at the end, during execution, or after the end And an alternative effect executing means for executing an alternative effect instead of the discharge guide at the timing when the discharge guide is executed when the value information medium is not inserted in the predetermined unit. The price effect is at least one of an effect that suggests that the player is in an advantageous state or an effect that is not performed in a normal game state, and the discharge guide is configured to transfer the value information medium to the predetermined information medium. In order to encourage or suggest that the unit is ejected, the value information medium is ejected from the predetermined unit. Characterized in that it comprises to suggest that the effect is not performed is performed in effect or normal game state suggests that the player is in a advantageous state Te.
The contents of the “privilege” in claim 1 include not only the opening of the big prize opening, but also a probable change state (a high probability state that a big hit is likely), a bonus game, ART, AT, and the like.

Further, the gaming machine according to claim 2 is the gaming machine according to claim 1 , wherein the value information medium includes at least money balance information or remaining amount information of a game medium possessed by the player as the value information. One is memorized.

The gaming machine according to claim 3 is the gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2 , wherein the value information medium detecting means has a balance or remaining amount equal to or greater than a predetermined value in the predetermined unit. It is detected whether or not a value information medium is inserted, and the discharge guide means is in a state where the value information medium having a balance or remaining amount equal to or greater than a predetermined value is inserted in the predetermined unit. If the value information medium having a balance or remaining amount equal to or greater than a predetermined value is not inserted into the predetermined unit, the discharge guidance is executed when the discharge guidance is executed. Instead of the above, the substitute effect is executed.

  According to the first aspect of the present invention, in a state where the value information medium is inserted into the predetermined unit, guidance for prompting or suggesting that the value information medium is ejected from the predetermined unit is performed. After the value information medium is discharged from the unit, other effects are executed at the timing when the guidance is performed, so that it is possible to reduce the repeated effects that are unnecessary for the player. As a result, it is possible to play the game comfortably without causing the player to feel bothersome. In addition, it is possible to positively discharge the value information medium by a player who wants the game machine to execute another effect.

Further, according to the invention described in claim 1, since the current state of the gaming machine to perform the effect suggests that the beneficial state for the player alternatively directing, grasp the current state of the game machine It is possible to cause the player who wants to positively discharge the value information medium.

In addition, according to the first aspect of the present invention, an effect that is not performed in the normal privilege granting effect is performed as an alternative effect, so that a player who desires to see a valuable effect that cannot be seen in a normal state It is possible to positively discharge value information media.

In addition, according to the first aspect of the present invention, in a state where the value information medium is inserted into the predetermined unit, there is a possibility that the player is given a privilege by discharging the value information medium from the predetermined unit. By performing the guidance that suggests, it is possible to cause the player to discharge the value information medium more positively than in the case of performing guidance that merely prompts the discharge of the value information medium.

In addition, according to the invention described in claim 2 , in the case of playing a game using a value information medium (member card or the like) storing the remaining amount of the game medium in addition to the value information medium storing the remaining amount of money. It can be applied as a target.

Further, according to the third aspect of the present invention, even when the value information medium is inserted into the predetermined unit, the balance of money stored in the value information medium or the remaining amount of the game medium is small or remains. In the case where there is no value information medium, another presentation is executed instead of the guidance prompting the value information medium to be ejected from the unit. It is possible to reduce the guidance for prompting to do. That is, it is possible to execute guidance that prompts the player to eject the value information medium from the predetermined unit only in a situation necessary for the player.

It is a front view of the gaming machine according to the present embodiment. It is a figure which shows the back side of the gaming machine shown in FIG. FIG. 2 is a control block diagram of the gaming machine shown in FIG. 1. It is a flowchart of the main process (main control main process) which the main control board with which the gaming machine shown in FIG. 1 is provided. 5 is a flowchart of interrupt processing performed in the main processing shown in FIG. 6 is a flowchart of a winning detection process performed in the interrupt process shown in FIG. 5. 6 is a flowchart of normal operation processing performed in the interrupt processing shown in FIG. 5. 6 is a flowchart of special operation processing performed in the interrupt processing shown in FIG. 5. It is a flowchart of the special symbol waiting process performed by the special operation process shown in FIG. 10 is a flowchart of special symbol jackpot determination processing performed in the special symbol standby processing shown in FIG. 9. It is a flowchart of the special symbol selection process performed by the special symbol standby process shown in FIG. 10 is a flowchart of a special symbol variation pattern creation process performed in the special symbol standby process shown in FIG. 9. It is a flowchart of the special symbol random number shift process performed by the special symbol waiting process shown in FIG. It is a flowchart of the process in change performed by the special operation process shown in FIG. It is a flowchart of the special symbol determination process performed by the special operation process shown in FIG. FIG. 9 is a flowchart of a special electric accessory process performed in the special operation process shown in FIG. 8. FIG. 6 is a flowchart of a reserved ball number process performed in the interrupt process shown in FIG. 5. FIG. It is a flowchart of the main process (sub control main process) which the sub control board with which the gaming machine shown in FIG. 1 is provided. 2 is a flowchart of a reception interrupt process performed by a sub control board provided in the gaming machine shown in FIG. 2 is a flowchart of a 2 ms timer interrupt process performed by a sub control board included in the gaming machine shown in FIG. 1. 3 is a flowchart of a 10 ms timer interrupt process performed by a sub control board provided in the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a flowchart of the command monitoring process performed by the 10 ms timer interruption process shown in FIG. It is a flowchart of the jackpot presentation process performed by the command monitoring process shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows an example of a jackpot round effect. It is a figure which shows an example of the discharge guidance of a game card. It is a figure which shows an example of an alternative production. It is a figure which shows an example of an alternative production. It is a figure which shows an example of an alternative production.

  First, a schematic configuration of the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment will be described based on FIGS. 1 to 3. As shown in FIG. 1, a gaming machine 1 is a pachinko gaming machine that uses a game ball as a game medium, and an outer guide rail 3 and an inner guide rail 4 are arranged in a substantially circular shape on the edge of the game board 2, and the outer side A game area 6 in which a game ball is launched is provided on the game board 2 at a portion defined by the guide rail 3 and the inner guide rail 4. In the game area 6, guide nails (not shown) for guiding game balls are provided on the surface of the game board 2. The gaming machine 1 is a so-called CR machine, and a prepaid card or a membership card (hereinafter simply referred to as a gaming card 7 together) as a value information medium is inserted on the left side of the gaming machine 1. A card unit 8 for reading and writing information stored in the inserted game card 7 is arranged.

  Further, on the front side of the gaming machine 1, a lamp device 35 made of a decorative lamp or the like, an upper ball receiving tray 36 for receiving a game ball supplied to the launching device and a paid game ball, and a fullness of the upper ball receiving tray 36 are filled. A lower ball tray 37 for receiving a game ball from time to time, a speaker 38 for producing sound effects, a launching device 64 for projecting and firing a game ball toward the game area 6 in response to a player's launch operation, a game A game button switch 67 is provided that functions as an example of operation means that can be operated by a person. In FIG. 1, reference numeral W1 denotes an outer frame of the gaming machine, W2 denotes a front frame attached to the outer frame W1, and G denotes a glass frame attached to the front frame W2 by a hinge so as to be opened and closed. Hereinafter, each structure of the gaming machine 1 will be described.

  In the game area 6, a display device 10, a start winning opening 42, a big winning opening 45, and an out opening 48 are arranged in order from the upper part to the lower part on the center line. On the left and right sides of the start winning opening 42 and the large winning opening 45, winning openings such as a left sleeve winning opening 51, a left dropping winning opening 52, a right dropping winning opening 53, a right sleeve winning opening 54 and the like are arranged. A normal symbol variation start gate 55 is provided on the left side of the display device 10, and a windmill 68 is provided below the normal symbol change start gate 55. Further, a normal symbol display device 50 is incorporated below the windmill 68.

  In the start winning port 42, the big winning port 45, the left sleeve winning port 51, the left dropping winning port 52, the right dropping winning port 53, the right sleeve winning port 54, etc., the game balls launched into the gaming area 6 win ( It corresponds to a plurality of possible winning areas. When a game ball is won in each of the above winning openings (winning areas) and a win (win ball) is detected, a predetermined number of prize balls (game balls) are paid out to the player for the detection of one win ball. The number of prize balls to be paid out for the detection of the one winning ball is set for each winning port.

  The display device 10 is capable of displaying symbols and the like, and includes an image display device such as a liquid crystal, a dot matrix, or an LED display device. In this embodiment, the liquid crystal display (TFT-LCD module) is used.

  The display device 10 (display means) has a display unit (display area) 11. The display unit is used to display a special symbol (identification symbol) or to display a predetermined effect image / image (including a cut-in effect whose details will be described later). The display unit 11 has a left special symbol (left determination symbol, left identification symbol), a middle special symbol (middle determination symbol, middle identification symbol), and a right special symbol (right determination symbol, right identification symbol) arranged in the left and right directions. After the time variation display, the left special symbol, the middle special symbol, and the right special symbol are stopped and displayed as the fixed stop special symbols (the fixed stop determination symbol and the fixed stop identification symbol) based on a predetermined effect determination result. At this time, in addition to the special symbol, an effect video / image (character, background, character, etc.) may be displayed on the display unit 11.

  In this embodiment, the left special symbol, middle special symbol, and right special symbol that are displayed in a variable and stopped state in this embodiment are “0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10”, respectively. , 11 ”and 12 designs. In this embodiment, when the game success / failure determination result is a jackpot (winning), the display unit 11 has a special jackpot combination of jackpots, in this example, “1,1,1” (so-called “1” tick eyes) ) And “2, 2, 2” (so-called '2' tick eyes), etc., special symbols are stopped and displayed in combination with the same number, and a privilege is given to the player. Specifically, a special game (big hit game) that is more advantageous to the player than the normal game is executed. A normal game refers to a gaming state in which determination of success or failure other than a special game is made. In this embodiment, there are a low probability state, a probability variation state (high probability state), and a short time state (time reduction state). The display unit 11 also serves as a special symbol variation reserved ball number display for determining a jackpot (the so-called reserved ball number is displayed on the display unit 11).

  The normal symbol display device 50 is composed of a display device such as a liquid crystal, a dot matrix, or an LED display device, and variably displays normal symbols for determining small hits such as symbols or pictures (characters). The normal symbol display device 50 of the present embodiment includes an LED display device. The normal symbol that is changed and stopped on the normal symbol display device 50 in the present embodiment is composed of two types of “O” and “X”. When the symbol is per ordinary symbol, the normal symbol “O” is stopped and displayed. On the other hand, if the normal symbol is off, the off normal symbol “×” is stopped and displayed.

  The start winning opening 42 corresponds to a start winning area, and the two open / close members 42A and 42B are substantially vertical by a start winning opening solenoid on the back surface, and a closed state in which it is difficult to win (win) a game ball and a substantially V-shaped ( It is controlled so that it can be changed between easy-to-win open states. The transition to the open state of the start winning opening 42 is performed when the normal symbol is changed on the normal symbol display device 50 and then the fixed symbol “O” indicating the normal symbol is displayed in a fixed stop state. Note that a plurality (for example, two) of the start winning ports 42 may be arranged. The opening / closing members 42 </ b> A and 42 </ b> B may be arranged only for a specific start winning port 42 among the plurality of start winning ports 42.

  In addition, on the back of the game board 2, a start winning port detection switch (start winning port sensor) is provided in the winning ball passage to detect the winning of a game ball (win ball) in the starting winning port 42. Is configured to do. In the present embodiment, the detection (winning) of a game ball at the start winning opening 42 is caused to acquire a predetermined random number value (numerical data) and to cause the start of variable display of the special symbol. . The random value (numerical data) acquired due to the winning at the start winning opening 42 is temporarily stored in the holding storage means (the storage means in the present invention). In other words, the variation display of the special symbol (identification symbol) is suspended, and the number of stored random numbers (numerical data) stored in the reserve storage means (the number of reserved balls), that is, the start winning opening (start winning region) The number of winnings to 42 is stored as the number of special symbol variation holding balls.

  This special symbol variation reserved ball number is displayed on the display unit 11 as a special symbol variation reserved ball number display, and this success / failure determination is performed based on the determination of success / failure by the determination unit (CPU of the main control board 200). The random number value (numerical data) corresponding to the determination and the stored value (the number of reserved balls) of the special symbol variation reserved ball number are subtracted, and the display of the special symbol (identification symbol) on the display unit 11 is started. Based on this, the display of the number of reserved balls on the special symbol variation reserved ball number display is reduced. In the present embodiment, the upper limit value of the number of winning times stored in the start winning opening 42, that is, the upper limit value of the number of special symbol variation holding balls is set to four except for the memory during the variation. When a plurality of start winning ports 42 are arranged, random numbers up to the upper limit value are stored for each start winning port 42. For example, when two start winning ports 42 are arranged, the upper limit value of the number of special symbol variation reserved balls is eight in total excluding the memory during the variation.

  When the number of the special symbol variation holding balls is stored up to the set upper limit number (four), the special symbol variation is detected even if the start winning port detection switch detects a winning game ball to the starting winning port 42 any more. The invalid ball is not stored as the number of reserved balls, and a predetermined number of prize balls (prize game balls) for the winning are paid out for the invalid balls without performing a change of special symbols and determining whether or not the ball is valid.

  The normal symbol variation start gate 55 is displayed on the basis of the fact that a game ball passing through the normal symbol variation start gate 55 is detected by a normal symbol variation start switch provided on the back of the game board 2. The device 50 starts the normal symbol variation. In addition, a maximum of four normal symbol fluctuation holding balls are stored as normal symbol fluctuations generated by the game balls passing through the normal symbol fluctuation start gate 55. More specifically, the normal symbol fluctuation reserved ball number display (not shown) displays the normal symbol fluctuation reserved ball numerical value. When the normal symbol starts to fluctuate, the number of normal symbol variation reserved balls is reduced, and the number displayed on the normal symbol variation reserved ball number display is reduced.

  Each of the left sleeve winning port 51, the left dropping winning port 52, the right dropping winning port 53, the right sleeve winning port 54, and the like has a ball opening on the upper side that can be entered from above. Also, a left sleeve winning port detection switch and a right sleeve winning port detection switch for detecting the winning ball of the left sleeve winning port 51, and a left dropping for detecting the winning ball of the left dropping winning port 52 and the right dropping winning port 53 are described. A winning opening detection switch and a right dropping winning opening detection switch are provided on the corresponding back of the game board.

  The special winning opening 45 includes an opening / closing plate 46 which is opened and closed by a special winning opening releasing solenoid provided on the back surface of the game board 2. The big winning opening 45 is normally in a state in which the opening / closing plate 46 is closed, and in the present embodiment, 15 rounds (15 times) as a predetermined round at the time of the big hit game (privilege grant) executed when the determination result is a big hit ) Is opened (the configuration in which the big winning opening 45 is opened during the jackpot game corresponds to the privilege granting means in the present invention). In addition, a winning ball count switch (count sensor) for detecting a winning ball that has won the big winning port 45 is provided in the special winning port 45.

  Start winning port detection switch (start winning port sensor), left sleeve winning port detection switch, right sleeve winning port detection switch, left falling winning port detection switch, right falling winning port detection switch, winning ball count switch The (count sensor) corresponds to a winning detection means for detecting a game ball that has won a winning device (winning area).

  The launching device 64 has a launching motor driven by operating the operation lever 65 on the back side, and launches a game ball toward the game area 6 by driving the launching motor. The launch ball fired by the launch device 64 is guided to the game area 6 through a launch ball guide path formed between the inner guide rail 4 and the outer guide rail 3 erected on the surface of the game board 2. . The game ball guided to the game area 6 falls while rolling and wins each winning port, or is discharged from the out port 48 to the back side of the game board 2 if no winning is made anywhere. .

  On the other hand, the card unit 8 arranged on the side of the gaming machine 1 has value information (for example, money) stored in the money insertion slot 71 into which money is inserted and the gaming card 7 currently inserted in the card unit 8. In the case where the amount of game medium (that is, the player's ball) is stored as value information in the game card 7, in particular, A payout button 73 for paying out the game card, and a card insertion slot 74 into which the game card 7 is inserted. Here, examples of the game card 7 that can be inserted into the card unit 8 include a prepaid card and a membership card created in advance by a player at a store. The prepaid card may be purchased with a vending machine installed in the store, or may be issued with the card unit 8. When issuing with the card unit 8, when a money is inserted into the money insertion slot 71, the card unit 8 creates a prepaid card corresponding to the amount of the inserted money, and the created prepaid card is automatically generated. The card is inserted into the card insertion slot 74. In these prepaid cards and membership cards, at least one of money balance information or remaining amount information of a game medium possessed by a player (that is, a player's ball) is stored as value value information. Note that the player's possessed ball is stored in the game card 7 when the game ball acquired by the player is measured by a counter (jet counter) or by a personal system (registered trademark).

  On the other hand, in the case where the amount of money is stored as value information in the gaming card 7 inserted into the card unit 8, the gaming machine 1 has a frequency corresponding to the amount of money stored (for example, 1 degree per 100 yen). ), A lending button switch (not shown) for lending gaming balls within the range of the amount of money stored, and the inserted gaming card 7 as a card unit. 8 is provided around the upper ball tray 36. When the player lends the game ball, a predetermined amount (for example, 500 yen) of the game ball is rented out by operating the lending button switch and paid out to the upper ball receiving tray 36. On the other hand, when the game ball is lent, the card unit 8 updates the value information stored in the game card 7 to an amount obtained by subtracting the amount of the game ball lent. When the player discharges the game card 7, the game card 7 is discharged from the card unit 8 by operating the return button switch. If the game card 7 stores the remaining amount information of the game medium (that is, the player's ball), the game ball is paid out from the player's ball by operating the payout button 73. Is also possible.

  Here, the gaming machine 1 and the card unit 8 are electrically connected by a cable or the like, and are configured to be able to transmit and receive signals in both directions. For example, value information of the gaming card 7 inserted in the card unit 8, operation signals of the above-described lending button switch and return button switch, and the like are transmitted and received between the gaming machine 1 and the card unit 8.

  As shown in FIG. 2, a plurality of control boards, devices, and the like are provided on the back side of the gaming machine 1. Main control boards include a main control board 200, a sub-control board 205, a display control board 210, an audio control board 220, a payout control board 240, a power supply board 250, and a launch control board 260. Reference numeral 265 is an external terminal, 281 is a dispensing device, 283 is a ballless detection switch, 289 is a ball storage tank, and 291 is a ball guide rod. Each control board is provided with a control circuit. Moreover, each control board is arrange | positioned in the back side of the game machine 1 in the state accommodated in the case individually or collectively. The main control board is simply shown using the block diagram of FIG.

  The main control board (main control circuit) 200 corresponds to a main control device that controls the progress of the game, and includes a microcomputer including at least a CPU, a RAM, a ROM, and a plurality of counters. The main control board 200 is a control device having storage means for controlling a game in accordance with input signals such as game information and ball detection, and storing the game information, and is connected to the sub-control board 205 and the payout control board 240. At the same time, it is also connected to the start winning opening 42, the big winning opening 45, and the like via a relay circuit. The CPU of the main control board 200 executes a control program and performs main control related to the game according to the game information. The gaming information includes at least gaming state information. The main control board 200 operates by receiving power from the power board 250.

  The CPU in the main control board 200 includes a control unit, a calculation unit, various counters, various registers, various flags, and the like, performs calculation control, generates a random value (numerical data), and generates a control signal (also referred to as a command). Can be output (transmitted) to each board (each control device) connected to the main control board 200. The CPU of the main control board 200 executes a control program and performs main control related to the game according to the game information. The game information includes at least game state information, and is information necessary for the progress of the game, such as probability information regarding determination of success / failure, winning information for each winning device, payout information, round state, and information regarding effects. Note that the CPU of the main control board 200 also functions as a success / failure determination unit for determining whether or not a normal symbol is hit or not and whether or not a big hit is determined.

  As the control signals (commands) and data output from the main control board 200, various winning commands, next jackpot commands, special symbols (identification symbols) and various effects for notifying the player of the winning results of the jackpot are variable patterns. Command for changing display (effect display) on the basis of, change stop command for stopping the change of special symbol, state command, big hit determination result data, normal determination determination result data, numerical data acquisition means Numerical data acquired in step 1, data at power-on, abnormality, jackpot round, and the like. The status command includes a customer waiting state for displaying the customer waiting state on the display device 10, a low probability state, a probability change state (high probability state), a short time state, a jackpot state, and the like.

  In the present invention, the RAM corresponds to a holding storage unit capable of storing the numerical data acquired by the numerical data acquisition unit when the winning is detected by the start winning port detection switch in the acquisition order. Storage area, storage area for the number of normal design fluctuation holding balls detected by the normal design change start switch, storage area for various random values generated by the CPU, various data such as game data necessary for the game, etc. Are temporarily stored, a flag and a CPU work area.

  The ROM is written with control programs and control data for the CPU, variation patterns and symbol data relating to variation display on the display unit 11, and determination values for jackpots and ordinary symbols. Yes.

  The sub-control board 205 corresponds to a slave control device that controls the electric device based on a control signal transmitted from the main control board (circuit) 200, and includes a microcomputer including a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, and a plurality of counters; An input / output circuit connecting the main control board 200 and an input / output circuit connecting the display control board 210, the lamp relay board, the voice control board 220, and the game button switch 67 are provided. Examples of the electric device include a lamp device 35, a display control board 210, and a sound control board 220. Furthermore, the display device 10 connected to the display control board 210, the speaker 38 connected to the audio control board 220, and the like can also be cited as electric devices controlled by the sub control board 205. In the present embodiment, the sub control board 205 also serves as a lamp control board.

  The ROM of the sub control board 205 stores control programs, data and constants, data of a plurality of effects displayed on the display unit 11, and the like. On the other hand, the RAM of the sub control board 205 has a storage area for game information, a storage area for various data, a work area for the CPU, and the like. A lamp device 35 such as a decorative lamp is connected to the lamp relay board, and the operation of the lamp device 35 is controlled by a control signal (command signal) transmitted from the sub-control board 205 to the lamp relay board. The sub-control board 205 operates by receiving power supply from the power board 250. In this embodiment, the sub control board 205 is also connected to the payout control board 240, and acquires information such as whether or not the game card 7 is inserted into the card unit 8 from the payout control board 240.

  The display control board 210 includes a microcomputer having a CPU, a ROM, and a RAM, an input circuit connecting the sub control board 205, an output circuit connecting the display device 10 and the normal symbol display device 50, and the like. Based on the control signal output from the substrate 205, display control is performed on the display device 10 and the normal symbol display device 50.

  A control program is stored in the ROM of the display control board 210. In the display control board 210, the CPU reads predetermined display control data from the ROM based on the control signal from the sub control board 205, generates control data in the storage area of the RAM, and outputs it to the VDP (not shown). To do. The VDP reads necessary data from the ROM based on a command from the CPU, creates display image map data, and stores it in the VRAM. The image data stored and stored in the VRAM is converted into RGB signals by a D / A conversion circuit provided in the output circuit, output to the display device 10, and displayed on the display unit 11. The RAM of the display control board 210 has a storage area for game information, a storage area for various data, and a work area for the CPU.

  The audio control board 220 synthesizes an audio signal with the signal output from the sub-control board 205 and outputs it to the amplifier. The amplifier amplifies the audio signal and outputs it to the speaker 38.

  The payout control board 240 corresponds to payout control means for controlling payout of game balls, and includes a microcomputer including a CPU, a ROM, and a RAM. The payout control board 240 is connected to the main control board 200 through electrical connection means, and receives a control signal output from the main control board 200 to control the payout device 281. The payout control board 240 is operated by the power supplied from the power supply board 250. A control program is stored in the ROM of the payout control board 240. The RAM of the payout control board 240 can store the payout number of prize balls (game balls) to be paid out by the payout device 281 based on the detection of winnings in various winning holes for each payout number for detection of one winning ball. . Further, the card unit 8 described above is connected to the payout control board 240 so that the value information stored in the game card 7 inserted in the card unit 8 can be acquired. Then, the payout device 281 is controlled according to the operation of the lending button switch and the payout button 73 to pay out the game ball. Specifically, when the lending button switch or the payout button 73 is operated, a predetermined number (for example, 125) of game balls is paid out within the range indicated by the value information stored in the game card 7. 281 is paid out. On the other hand, when the return button switch is operated, a signal instructing the card unit 8 to eject the game card 7 is transmitted.

  The power supply board 250 generates a power supply for the gaming machine having a predetermined voltage suitable for the gaming machine 1 from the main power supply supplied from the outside of the gaming machine 1 and supplies it to the main control board 200, the sub control board 205, the payout control board 240, and the like. It corresponds to a power supply device. The main power is supplied after being converted into a required voltage at the game store side, in this embodiment, alternating current (AC) 24V. The launch control board 260 controls the launch motor in the launch device 64.

  The main control board 200 includes a jackpot random number counter, a reach random number counter, a variation pattern random number counter, an effect mode random number counter, a normal symbol random number counter, a jackpot symbol random number counter, a left symbol random number counter, and a middle symbol. Random number counters such as a random number counter and a right design random number counter are provided.

  The jackpot random number counter is used to determine whether or not the jackpot is won for the winning at the start winning opening 42, and has a jackpot random number value from '0' to '629'. The jackpot random number value (numerical data) in the jackpot random number counter is incremented by 1 every main random number update process to be described later, starting from “0” when the gaming machine is turned on, and then reaches “629”. The above addition is repeated again. The jackpot random number value is acquired due to the fact that a winning at the starting winning opening 42 is detected by the starting winning opening detecting switch. If the acquired jackpot random number value (acquired numerical data) is compared with a preset hit value, it becomes a jackpot (win), and if it does not match, it is lost.

  In the present embodiment, in the low probability state, two of “3” and “397” are set as the winning value, and if the acquired jackpot random number value matches either of these, the result of the determination is a jackpot (that is, The jackpot probability in the low probability state is 2/630). On the other hand, at the time of probability change, “3”, “33”, “53”, “59”, “113”, “173”, “227”, “281”, “337”, “397”, “449”, “ Twelve of 503 ′ are set as winning values, and if the acquired jackpot random number value matches any of these, the result of the determination is a jackpot (that is, the jackpot probability at the time of probability change is 12/630). In this way, the determination unit (the CPU of the main control board 200) determines whether or not the lottery based on the random number acquisition resulting from the establishment of the determination condition of winning the game ball to the start winning opening 42 is a big hit.

  In the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the internal lottery (the lottery with the jackpot symbol random number counter. Details will be described later), the game will be a normal jackpot that is a game in a low probability state even after the jackpot, and a game in a promiscuous state after the jackpot. It is distributed to a probable jackpot. In the case of a normal jackpot, among the special symbols (“0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11”), even symbols (“0, 2, 4, 6, 8”) , 10 '') are displayed on the display unit 11 in a stopped manner. In the case of a probable big hit, out of special symbols (“0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11”), odd symbols (“1, 3, 5, 7, 9”) , 11 '') are arranged on the display unit 11 in a stopped manner.

  In the present embodiment, after the normal jackpot game is over, the time is reduced until the determination of success / failure is made at most 100 times. After the determination is made 100 times, the time reduction is canceled and the normal state is maintained until the next jackpot. In addition, after the probable jackpot game is over, the probabilistic state (high probability state) and the short time state are maintained until the next jackpot. In the game in the short time state, as will be described in detail later, the lottery probability per normal symbol is improved from 1/300 to 60/300 (1/5), and the opening time of the opening and closing members 42A, 42B is 1 From 2 seconds to 2 seconds, the number of times of expansion increases from 1 to 3 times. Therefore, in the short time state, it becomes easy to win the start winning opening 42, and it is possible to play a game in anticipation of the next jackpot while suppressing the reduction of the ball.

  The reach random number counter is used for determining whether or not a reach state is reached when the result of the determination is wrong, and includes a reach random number value from ‘0’ to ‘126’. The reach state in the present embodiment is other than the special symbol (for example, the middle special symbol) that is stopped and displayed last among the left special symbol, the middle special symbol, and the right special symbol that are displayed in the display unit 11 with the variable stop. Special symbols (for example, the left special symbol and the right special symbol) are the same (except for the final stop symbol, it is the same as the special bonus combination except for the final stop symbol). Included state).

  This reach random number value starts from “0” when the gaming machine 1 is turned on, and is incremented by 1 for each main random number update process to be described later. Repeat addition. The reach random number value is acquired based on the detection of the winning at the starting winning port 42 by the starting winning port detecting switch, and when the result of the determination is wrong, the numerical value is determined in advance. The reach is determined by comparing with the numerical value. In this embodiment, the reach establishment numerical values are “5”, “17”, “28”, “40”, “51”, “63”, “74”, “86”, “97”, “109”, “ 120 '. In the present embodiment, the reach randomness value based on the jackpot random number value is always reach, so the reach random number value is not used for the presence / absence of reach.

  The variation pattern random number counter is used when selecting a special symbol (identification symbol) or a variation pattern of an effect mode to be described later from the variation pattern table, and includes variation pattern random numbers from “0” to “198”. . The random number value of the fluctuation pattern starts from “0” when the power of the gaming machine 1 is turned on, and is incremented by 1 for each main random number update process described later. When the numerical value reaches “198”, it is set to “0”. Repeat the above addition again. The fluctuation pattern random number value is acquired due to the fact that the winning at the start winning opening 42 is detected by the start winning opening detecting switch.

  The variation pattern table includes a plurality of variation patterns to be displayed on the display unit 11 and is stored in the ROM of the main control board 200. There are six types of variation pattern tables: a low probability state hit table, a low probability state reach loss table, a low probability state lose table, a probability variation state hit table, a probability variation state reach loss table, and a probability variation state loss table. Each variation pattern table is provided with a plurality of variation patterns, and each variation pattern is assigned a variation pattern random value.

  The selection of the variation pattern from the variation pattern table is based on whether the current low probability state or the probability variation state, whether the determination result by the determination unit is a hit or not, whether there is a reach, or not. A corresponding table is selected from among them, and one variation pattern is selected from the selected table based on the variation pattern random value. The selected variation pattern is output to the sub-control board 205 as a variation command.

  Each variation pattern is set with a variation time for variably displaying a special symbol (identification symbol) and an effect mode described later in a predetermined pattern, and the variation time is set when the variation display of the special symbol on the display unit 11 is started. The

  For each of the numerical data such as the jackpot random number value, jackpot symbol random number value, reach random number value, variation pattern random number value, etc., a maximum of four each, and the special symbol variation pending number in the corresponding area in the RAM of the main control board 200 Stored in correspondence and used sequentially.

  The normal symbol random number counter is used to determine the normal symbol per unit. When the gaming machine 1 is powered on, it starts from “0” and is incremented by “1” every main random number update process to be described later to reach “299”. Then, it is rewritten to “0” and the above addition is repeated again. This normal symbol random number is acquired every time the game ball that has passed through the normal symbol variation start gate 55 is detected by the normal symbol variation start switch, and the normal symbol random number which is currently changing in the normal symbol display device 50 is obtained. Except for a maximum of four, they are stored in the normal symbol random value storage area of the RAM of the main control board 200.

  In the low-probability state, if the acquired normal symbol random number value matches “1” set as the winning value, the symbol is normal symbol. That is, the probability per normal symbol in the low probability state is 1/300. On the other hand, in the probability variation state (high probability state) and in the short time state, if it matches any one of “1” to “60” set as the winning establishment value, it is per normal symbol. That is, the probability per normal symbol in the probability variation state (high probability state) and in the short time state is 60/300 (1/5). When the normal symbol is hit, the opening / closing members 42A and 42B provided on both sides of the start winning opening 42 are opened and opened. In the case of per normal symbol in the low probability state, the start winning opening 42 is opened once for 1 second. On the other hand, in the case of the normal symbol per time in the probability variation state and the short time state, the opening / closing members 42A and 42B are opened three times for 2 seconds.

  The jackpot symbol random number counter has a jackpot symbol random number value for determining a stop special symbol to be stopped and displayed on the display unit 11 when a jackpot. The jackpot symbol random number consists of '0' to '11'. When the power is turned on, it starts from '0' and is incremented by '1' every time a normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process described later is reached. Then, it is rewritten to “0” and the above addition is repeated again. The jackpot symbol random number value is acquired during a special symbol selection process in the control of the main control board 200.

  In the jackpot symbol random number value, the number of the square that is stopped and displayed on the display unit 11 is set. When the jackpot symbol random value “1” is acquired, the special stop symbol “1,1,1” is set. When the jackpot symbol random number “2” is acquired, the special symbol “2,2,2” is stopped. Is set as a special symbol for stopping. As described above, a jackpot with an even stop special symbol is usually a big jackpot, and a jackpot with an odd stop special symbol is a promiscuous jackpot.

  The counter for the left symbol random number has a left symbol random number value for determining the left special symbol to be stopped and displayed on the display unit 11 when the result of determining whether or not the jackpot is true. The left symbol random value consists of '0' to '11'. When the power is turned on, it starts from '0' and is incremented by '1' every time a normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process described later is reached. Then, it is rewritten to “0” and the above addition is repeated again. The left symbol random number value is acquired during the special symbol selection process in the control of the main control board 200. A left special symbol that is stopped and displayed on the display unit 11 is set in the left symbol random value. That is, when the left symbol random number value “1” is acquired, the left special symbol “1” is set, and when the left symbol random number value “2” is acquired, the left special symbol “2” is set. The acquired random value is set as the left special symbol.

  The medium symbol random number counter has a medium symbol random number value for determining a medium special symbol to be stopped and displayed on the display unit 11 when the result of determining whether or not the jackpot is true. The medium symbol random value consists of '0' to '11'. When the power is turned on, it starts from '0' and is incremented by '1' every time the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process described later is reached. Then, it is rewritten to “0” and the above addition is repeated again. The middle symbol random number value is acquired during the special symbol selection process in the control of the main control board 200. A medium special symbol that is stopped and displayed on the display unit 11 is set in the medium symbol random value. That is, when the medium symbol random value “1” is acquired, the medium special symbol “1” is set. When the medium symbol random number “2” is acquired, the medium special symbol “2” is set. The acquired random value is set as a medium special symbol.

  The right symbol random number counter has a right symbol random number value for determining the right special symbol to be stopped and displayed on the display unit 11 when the jackpot winning / failing determination result is off. The right symbol random number consists of '0' to '11'. When the power is turned on, it starts from '0' and is incremented by '1' every time the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process described later is reached. Then, it is rewritten to “0” and the above addition is repeated again. The right symbol random number value is acquired in the special symbol selection process in the control of the main control board 200. A right special symbol that is stopped and displayed on the display unit 11 is set in the right symbol random number value. That is, when the right symbol random value “1” is acquired, the right special symbol “1” is set, and when the right symbol random value “2” is acquired, the right special symbol “2” is set. The acquired random value is set as the right special symbol.

  However, for example, in the case where the determination result is wrong, the random number values acquired by the random number counters coincide with each other, or the reach state is passed, although the left random number counter is determined by the reach random number counter. The left design random number value may match the right design random number value even though the numerical value is different from the right design random number value or the reach random number counter determines that there is no reach. In such a case, since the stop special symbol is set in accordance with the result of the determination of the success / failure and the presence / absence of reach, the random number value acquired by each random number counter may not be set as a special symbol as it is (described later) Refer to the symbol selection process).

  Here, the game of the gaming machine 1 will be briefly described. In the gaming machine 1, when the game balls launched by the launching device 64 toward the game area 6 win the various winning holes, a predetermined number of gaming balls corresponding to the winning holes become the upper balls receiving tray 36 as the winning balls. To be paid out. When the game ball passes through the normal symbol fluctuation start gate 55, the normal symbol starts to change in the normal symbol display device 50, and stops after a predetermined time fluctuation. At that time, in the case of a normal symbol, “◯” is displayed on the normal symbol display device 50, and the two opening / closing members 42A and 42B of the start winning opening 42 are substantially vertical by the starting winning opening solenoid on the back. It changes from a narrow open state where it is difficult to win a prize to an expanded and open state where it is easy to win a substantially V-shaped (reverse C-shaped), making it easier for a game ball to win. When a game ball enters the start winning port 42 and is detected (wins) by the start winning port detection switch, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out as a winning ball.

  Further, numerical data such as a jackpot random number value, a reach random number value, a variation pattern random number value, etc. are acquired due to the winning of the game ball in the start winning opening 42. The acquired random number value (numerical data) is stored in the RAM (holding storage means) of the main control board 200, and the special symbol variation, the determination of the success / failure and the display of the determination result are suspended, and the jackpot random value (numerical value) Number of data), that is, the number of winnings in the starting winning opening (starting winning area) 42 is stored in the RAM (holding storage means) of the main control board 200 as the special symbol variation holding ball number.

  When there is storage (holding) of random numbers (numerical data) in the RAM (holding storage means) of the main control board 200, determination of whether or not to win a jackpot, determination of reach or not, etc. are performed before starting the special symbol variation display. At the same time, a variation pattern is selected from the variation pattern table based on the variation pattern determination random value or the like, and the variation display of the special symbol is started on the display unit 11 based on the selected variation pattern. The change display of the special symbol is executed in accordance with the acquisition order of random values (numerical data) stored in the RAM (holding storage means), that is, the order in which the winning winning opening 42 is won. Further, the stored random number value (numerical data) is erased from the RAM (holding storage means) based on whether or not the validity determination is performed by the validity determination means.

  After a lapse of a predetermined time (variation time set for each variation pattern) from the start of the variation display of the special symbol, the variation of the special symbol is stopped, and the jackpot determination result is displayed on the display unit 11.

  When the determination result is a big hit, the special symbol is stopped and displayed on the display unit 11 at a scale such as “5, 5, 5”. When the jackpot is reached, a special game (a jackpot game) is executed. In the special game state (big hit game state), the open / close plate 46 of the above-mentioned winning prize opening 45 is opened to make it easier to receive the game ball falling on the surface of the gaming area 6 and to be able to win the winning prize opening 45, When there is a prize at the big prize opening 45, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out as prize balls. The opening / closing plate 46 is closed after a predetermined time has elapsed or when the number of winning balls reaches a predetermined number, and the opening / closing plate 46 is repeatedly opened and closed for a predetermined round (predetermined number of times).

  In this embodiment, it is set to 15 rounds (15R), and in the case of a big hit, the opening / closing of the big winning prize opening 45 is repeated 15 rounds. In addition, while the jackpot game is being performed (that is, while the jackpot 45 is being opened and closed), an effect suggesting that the jackpot is being won (hereinafter referred to as a jackpot round effect) is performed. In the jackpot round effect, special images, music, etc. that are not output in the normal state are output, which suggests that the player is in a jackpot. In the jackpot round effect, the display unit 11 also displays the current number of rounds, the number of game balls paid out so far, and the like. Further, a guidance (hereinafter referred to as a card) that prompts or suggests that the game card 7 be ejected from the card unit 8 at any timing within the predetermined period after the start, end, execution, or after the end of the jackpot round effect. This is also called discharge guidance. However, if the game card 7 is not inserted into the card unit 8 as will be described later, an alternative effect is executed instead of the card discharge guide at the timing when the card discharge guide is executed. Details of the card discharge guidance and the alternative effects will be described later.

  If the jackpot is a normal jackpot (an even number of special symbols), after the jackpot game is over, the player is put in a time-saving state until the determination of success / failure is made a maximum of 100 times. If the jackpot is a promising jackpot (an odd number of special symbols), after the jackpot game is over, the player is placed in a probabilistic state (high probability state) and a short time state until the next jackpot.

  Next, the control process of the gaming machine 1 will be described. Examples of main flags provided on the main control board (main control device) 200 include a jackpot flag, a jackpot end flag, a probability change flag, a time reduction flag, and the like.

  The main control board 200 performs control processing by the CPU of the microcomputer in accordance with a control program stored in the ROM. FIG. 4 is a flowchart of main processing performed by the main control board 200.

  In the main process, first, a device initial setting process (S10) is performed. In the device initial setting process (S10), stack setting, interrupt time setting, CPU setting, SIO, PIO, CTC setting and the like are performed. Note that the processing required only when the power is turned on is executed only in the first round, and is not executed after that. However, the details are omitted because it is well known.

  Next, an interrupt prohibition process (S20), a main random number update process (S30), and an interrupt permission process (S40) are performed, and then a loop process that returns to the interrupt prohibition process (S20) is performed again. Interrupt processing (S100) is performed.

  In the interrupt prohibition process (S20), even if an interrupt process (S100) is entered every 4 msec, the interrupt is prohibited until the interrupt is permitted. In the next main random number update process (S30), various random numbers are incremented by one for each main random number update process (S30), and when the random number reaches the set upper limit value as described above, it returns to the minimum value and is added again. Is done. The updated random number is stored in the RAM of the main control board 200. In the interrupt permission process (S40), the interrupt process (S100) that enters every 4 msec is permitted.

  In the interrupt process (S100), as shown in FIG. 5, output process (S110), input process (S120), normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S130), winning detection process (S140), normal operation process (S150), special operation processing (S160), reserved ball number processing (S170), and other processing (S180) are performed in order.

  In the output process (S110), an output command (control signal) set in each process, acquired numerical data, and the like are transmitted to each control board. In the input process (S120), signal input is performed when various sensors (switches) attached to the gaming machine 1 are detected. In the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S130), the same process as the main random number update process (S30) performed in the loop process in the main process is performed.

  In the winning detection process (S140), as shown in FIG. 6, it is determined whether or not a winning at the start winning opening 42 has been detected (S140-1). It is determined whether or not a game ball passage to the gate 55 is detected (S140-2). When the game ball passage to the normal symbol variation start gate 55 is not detected, the winning detection process (S140) is ended. On the other hand, when the game ball passing to the normal symbol variation start gate 55 is detected, it is determined whether the number of the normal symbol variation holding balls is 4 or more (S140-3). The process (S140) ends. On the other hand, if the number of normal symbol variation reservation balls is less than 4, 1 is added to the number of normal symbol variation reservation balls (S140-4), the normal symbol random number value is acquired, and the acquired normal symbol random number value is the main control. It is stored in the corresponding area (address) in the RAM of the substrate 200 (S140-5), and this winning detection process (S140) is completed.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S140-1 that a winning at the start winning opening 42 has been detected, it is determined whether the number of special symbol variation holding balls is 4 or more (S140-6). The detection process (S140) ends. On the other hand, if the number of special symbol variation reservation balls is less than four, 1 is added to the number of special symbol variation retention balls (S140-7), and a jackpot random number value, a reach random number value, a variation pattern random number value, etc. are acquired. It is stored in the corresponding area (address) of the RAM (holding storage means) of the control board 200 (S140-8), and this winning detection process (S140) is completed.

  In the normal operation process (S150), as shown in FIG. 7, first, it is confirmed whether the open / close members 42A and 42B provided on both sides of the start winning opening 42 are open (S150-1). If the opening / closing members 42A and 42B are closed (narrow open state), it is confirmed whether or not the normal symbol variation holding ball number is 0 (S150-2), and if it is 0, the normal operation process (S150) is ended. . On the other hand, if the number of normal symbol variation holding balls is not 0, the normal symbol acquired in the normal symbol random number acquisition processing (S140-5) of the winning detection processing (S140) and stored in the RAM of the main control board 200. The random number value is read (S150-3), and it is confirmed whether the current probability variation state (high probability state) (S150-4).

  In the case of a low probability state that is not a probabilistic state, the acquired normal symbol random value is compared with the established value per normal symbol in the low probability state to check whether they match. If it does not match, it is determined that the symbol is out of the normal symbol (S150-5). The normal operation process (S150) ends when the normal symbol is out, while the normal opening / closing member 42A, 42B is opened at the opening time of 1 second and the number of times of opening once when the normal symbol is hit. The release process 1 is performed (S150-6), and then the normal operation process (S150) is terminated.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S150-4 that the state is a high probability state (probability variation state), the acquired normal symbol random number value is compared with the established numerical value per normal symbol in the high probability state, and it is confirmed whether both match. If they match, it is per normal symbol in the high probability state, and if they do not match, it is determined that the symbol is out of normal (S150-7). The normal operation process (S150) ends when the normal symbol is off. On the other hand, when the normal symbol hits, the open / close member 42A, 42B is opened for 2 seconds and opened three times. The release process 2 is performed (S150-8), and then the normal operation process (S150) ends.

  If it is determined in S150-1 that the opening and closing members 42A and 42B are open, it is confirmed whether or not the opening time of the opening and closing members 42A and 42B has passed (finished) (S150-9), and the opening and closing members 42A and 42B are opened. When the time has not elapsed, the normal operation process (S150) is ended. On the other hand, when the opening time of the opening and closing members 42A and 42B has elapsed, the opening and closing members 42A and 42B are closed (narrow open state). Is performed) (S150-10), and thereafter, the normal operation process (S150) ends.

  In the special operation process (S160), as shown in FIG. 8, it is determined which of the special operation status is 1 to 4 (S160-1 to S160-3). When the special operation status is 1, a special symbol standby process (S160-4) is performed. When the special operation status is 2, a changing process (S160-5) is performed, and the special operation status is In the case of 3, the special symbol confirmation process (S160-6) is performed, and in the case where the special operation status is 4, the special electric accessory process (S160-7) is performed.

  In the special symbol standby process (S160-4) performed when the special operation status is 1, as shown in FIG. 9, it is determined whether or not the number of special symbol variation holding balls is 0 (S160-4-1). If the number of symbol variation holding balls is 0, it is determined whether or not the display unit 11 is in a standby screen (standby screen, demo screen) where the special symbol is not changing (S160-4-2). Then, the special symbol standby process (S160-4) ends. On the other hand, when the standby screen is not displayed, standby screen setting processing (S160-4-3) is performed to set the display unit 11 to the standby screen, and the display unit 11 is set to the standby screen (S160-4-). 4) Thereafter, the special symbol standby process (S160-4) is completed. In the standby screen setting process, for example, when a predetermined time elapses (for example, 20 seconds) after the last symbol variation ends, the display unit 11 is shifted to the standby screen.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S160-4-1 that the number of special symbol variation holding balls is not 0, special symbol jackpot determination processing (S160-4-5) is performed. In the special symbol jackpot determination process (S160-4-5), as shown in FIG. 10, first, the main control acquired in the special symbol random value acquisition process (S140-8) of the winning detection process (S140). Of the jackpot random number values stored in the RAM (holding storage means) of the substrate 200, the first jackpot random number value (random number stored at the oldest timing) is read (S160-4-5-1). Then, it is confirmed whether the current state is a probable change state (high probability state) (S160-4-5-2).

  In the case of a low probability state that is not a probabilistic state in S160-4-5-2, the acquired jackpot random number value is compared with the jackpot formation value in the low probability state to confirm whether or not both match, Is a big hit in the low probability state, and if they do not match, it is determined that they are out (S160-4-5-3). In the case of losing, this special symbol jackpot determination process (S160-4-5) ends, whereas in the case of a jackpot, the jackpot flag is set to ON (S160-4-5-4). The symbol jackpot determination process (S160-4-5) ends.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S160-4-5-2 that the probability change is high (high probability state), whether the acquired jackpot random number value is compared with the jackpot value in the high probability state and the two match? If it is confirmed and matches, it is a big hit in the high probability state, and if it does not match, it is determined that it is out (S160-4-5-5). In the case of losing, this special symbol jackpot determination process (S160-4-5) ends, whereas in the case of a jackpot, the jackpot flag is set to ON (S160-4-5-4). The symbol jackpot determination process (S160-4-5) ends. This special symbol jackpot determination process (S160-4-5) corresponds to an example of the process of the privilege grant determination means in the present invention for determining whether or not a game is appropriate due to the establishment of the determination condition.

  Following the special symbol jackpot determination process (S160-4-5), a special symbol selection process (S160-4-6) is performed. In the special symbol selection process (S160-4-6), the special symbol to be stopped and displayed on the display unit 11 is determined. First, in the special symbol selection process (S160-4-6), as shown in FIG. 11, it is determined whether the jackpot flag is ON (S160-4-6-1). A special symbol based on the jackpot symbol random number is set as a stop special symbol (S160-4-4-2). On the other hand, when the jackpot flag is not ON, that is, when it is off, the left / middle / right symbol random number counter (hereinafter, the left symbol random value is referred to as special symbol data 1, medium symbol). Random number value is acquired as special symbol data 2 and right symbol random value is referred to as special symbol data 3) (S160-4-6-3), and random numbers of special symbol data 1, special symbol data 2, and special symbol data 3 are obtained. Are consistent (S160-4-6-4). If they are consistent, it is determined whether the reach random number value matches the reach establishment value (S160-4-6-5).

  When the reach random number value matches the reach establishment value, the reach is present, and the special symbol assigned to the random value of the special symbol data 1 is added to the random value of the left special symbol and the special symbol data 2 by one. The special symbol assigned to the random number value is set to the special symbol for stoppage, and the special symbol assigned to the random value of the special symbol data 3 is set to the special symbol for stoppage (S160-4-6-6). On the other hand, if the reach random number value does not match the reach establishment value, there is no reach, and the special symbol assigned to the random value of the special symbol data 1 is assigned to the random number value of the left special symbol and the special symbol data 2 The special symbol assigned to the random symbol value obtained by adding 1 to the random symbol value of the special symbol data “3” and the special symbol data 3 being stopped is set as the special symbol for the right stop (S160-4-6-7).

  If it is determined in S160-4-6-4 that the random numbers of the special symbol data 1, 2 and 3 do not match, it is determined whether the random values of the special symbol data 1 and 3 match. (S160-4-6-8). If the random numbers of the special symbol data 1 and 3 match, it is determined whether the reach random number value matches the reach establishment value (S160-4-6-9). When the reach random number value matches the reach establishment value, the reach is present, and the special symbol assigned to the random value of the special symbol data 1 is assigned to the random number value of the stop left special symbol and the special symbol data 2 The special symbol that is assigned to the random symbol value of the special symbol data 3 that is the special symbol that is stopped and the special symbol data 3 is set to the special symbol that is stopped right (S160-4-6-10). On the other hand, if the reach random number value does not match the reach establishment value, there is no reach, and the special symbol assigned to the random value of the special symbol data 1 is assigned to the random number value of the left special symbol and the special symbol data 2 The special symbol assigned to the random symbol value obtained by adding 1 to the random symbol value of the special symbol data “3” and the special symbol data 3 being stopped is set as the special symbol for the right stop (S160-4-6-7).

  If it is determined in S160-4-6-8 that the random numbers of the special symbol data 1 and 3 do not match, that is, the special symbol data 1, 2, and 3 are all different, the reach random number value is It is determined whether or not it matches the established numerical value (S160-4-6-11). If the reach random number value matches the reach establishment value, the reach is present, and the special symbol data 1 and the special symbol data 3 values are assigned to the special symbol data 1 or the special symbol data 3 random values. The special symbol assigned to the random value obtained by adding 1 to the random number value of the special symbol data 1 or the special symbol data 3 that is made the same as the special symbol data 1 or the special symbol data 3 is set. Is set as a special symbol during stoppage (S160-4-6-12). On the other hand, if the reach random number value does not match the reach establishment value, there is no reach, and the special symbol assigned to the random value of the special symbol data 1 is assigned to the random number value of the left special symbol and the special symbol data 2 The special symbol being assigned is the special symbol being stopped, and the special symbol assigned to the random number value of the special symbol data 3 is set as the special symbol for the right stop (S160-4-6-10).

  Subsequently, special symbol variation pattern creation processing (S160-4-7) is performed. In the special symbol variation pattern creation process (S160-4-7), as shown in FIG. 12, it is confirmed whether the gaming state is in the normal state (low probability state) or the probability variation state (high probability state) (S160-4). -7-1). In the normal state, it is confirmed whether or not the big hit flag is ON (whether or not the determination result is big hit) (S160-4-7-2). If the big hit flag is ON, the RAM (holding) of the main control board 200 is held. In the storage means, the variation pattern random value stored in the first reading order (the oldest stored) is loaded, and the variation pattern that matches the variation pattern random value in the hit table in the normal state is selected ( S160-4-7-3).

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S160-4-7-2 that the big hit flag is not ON (the determination result is not right), the first (in the storage unit) in the RAM (holding storage means) of the main control board 200 The reach random number value (the oldest stored) is loaded and compared with the reach establishment value, and if both match, reach is determined, and if not match, reach is not determined (S160-4-7-). 4). When the reach is present, the first variation pattern random number value in the RAM (holding storage means) of the main control board 200 is loaded, and the variation pattern that matches the variation pattern random number value in the reach lose table in the normal state is selected. (S160-4-7-5). If it is determined in S160-4-7-4 that there is no reach, the first variation pattern random number value in the RAM (holding storage means) of the main control board 200 is loaded, and the variation in the loss table during the normal state. A variation pattern that matches the pattern random value is selected (S160-4-7-6).

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S160-4-7-1 that the probability variation state (high probability state) is in progress, it is confirmed whether or not the big hit flag is ON (whether or not the result of the determination is a big hit) (S160-4-7-7). When the flag is ON, the first variation pattern random number value in the RAM (holding storage means) of the main control board 200 is loaded, and the variation pattern that matches the variation pattern random number value in the hit table in the probability variation state is selected. (S160-4-7-8). On the other hand, if it is determined in S160-4-7-7 that the big hit flag is not ON (the determination result is not right), the first in the RAM (holding storage means) of the main control board 200 The reach random number value is loaded and compared with the reach establishment value, and if both match, reach is determined, and if not match, reach is not determined (S160-4-7-9).

  If it is determined in S160-4-7-9 that the reach is present, the first variation pattern random number value in the RAM (holding storage means) of the main control board 200 is loaded, and the variation in the reach loss table in the probability variation state. A variation pattern that matches the pattern random value is selected (S160-4-7-10). If it is determined in S160-4-7-9 that there is no reach, the first variation pattern random number value in the RAM (holding storage means) of the main control board 200 is loaded, and the variation in the loss table during the probability variation state. A variation pattern that matches the pattern random value is selected (S160-4-7-11). After selecting the variation pattern, the selected variation command is stored in the transmission buffer (S160-4-7-12), and other necessary processing (S160-4-7-13) is performed. The pattern creation process (S160-4-7) ends. Note that the variation command selected here is transmitted to the sub-control board 205.

  Following the special symbol variation pattern creation processing (S160-4-7), special symbol random number shift processing (S160-4-8) is performed. In the special symbol random number shift process (S160-4-8), in the data storage area of the special symbol fluctuation holding ball number in the RAM of the main control board 200, the address of the load (reading) rank first (oldest stored) address Due to the fact that data such as special symbol random number values (big hit random number values, reach random number values, fluctuation pattern random number values) stored in the storage area are loaded in the previous processing and become vacant, For data such as special symbol random number values (big hit random number values, reach random number values, fluctuation pattern random number values) stored in the second and subsequent addresses, the address is shifted up one by one.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 13, first, the RAM of the main control board 200 is displayed by changing the display of the special symbol (identification symbol) based on the determination result of the success / failure determination unit (privilege determination unit). 1 is subtracted from the number of the special symbol variation reserved balls stored in the above (for example, 2 for the number of reserved balls is set to 1 and 3 is set to 2) (S160-4-8-1). The data corresponding to the number of balls held is shifted to the RAM address of the number of balls held by subtracting 1 from the number of balls held (S160-4-8-2), followed by the lowest (loading order last, this embodiment) In this case, 0 is set to the RAM address corresponding to the number of reserved balls (S160-4-8-3).

  Following the special symbol random number shift process (S160-4-8), a special symbol variation start setting process (S160-4-9) is performed. In the special symbol variation start setting process (S160-4-9), settings such as preparation of a command necessary for starting the variation of the special symbol are performed. After the special symbol variation start setting process (S160-4-9), the special operation status is set to 2 (S160-4-10), the waiting state is canceled (S160-4-11), and the special symbol is set. The standby process (S160-4) ends.

  In the changing process (S160-5) performed when the special operation status is 2, as shown in FIG. 14, a special operation timer determination process is performed (S160-5-1). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the variation time of the special symbol (the variation time of the variation pattern) has ended (whether or not the operation timer = 0) (S160-5-2). The changing process (S160-5) ends. On the other hand, if the variation time has ended, a variation stop command is set (S160-5-3). Subsequently, after the special operation status is set to 3 (S160-5-4) and other necessary processing (S160-5-5) is performed, this in-fluctuation processing (S160-5) ends.

  In the special symbol determination process (S160-6) performed when the special operation status is 3, as shown in FIG. 15, it is first determined whether or not the big hit flag is ON (“1”), that is, whether or not the big hit flag. (S160-6-1). When the jackpot flag is ON, that is, when the jackpot is big, a round counter per 15R is set (S160-6-2), and the special operation status is set to 4 (S160-6-3). (S160-6) ends. On the other hand, if it is determined in S160-6-1 that the jackpot flag is OFF, that is, it is out of place, the special action status is set to 1 (S160-6-4), and this special symbol confirmation process (S160-6) ) Ends.

  In the special electric accessory processing (S160-7) performed when the special operation status is 4, as shown in FIG. 16, the probability variation flag is turned off (S160-7-1), and the jackpot opening has been performed. No. (whether or not a video indicating that a big hit is to be started is displayed on the display unit 11) is confirmed (S160-7-2). When the jackpot opening is not performed, the jackpot opening is performed (S160-7-3), or when it is confirmed that the jackpot opening is performed, the jackpot end flag is turned ON ( "1") is determined (S160-7-4).

  If the jackpot end flag is not ON, that is, if the jackpot game is not ended, it is determined whether or not the big winning opening 45 is currently open (S160-7-5). It is determined whether or not it is the opening timing of the special winning opening 45 (S160-7-6). In the case of the opening time of the special winning opening 45, the opening process of the special winning opening is performed (S160-7-7), and then this special electric accessory processing (S160-7) is ended. On the other hand, when it is not the opening timing of the special winning opening 45, the special electric accessory processing (S160-7) ends.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S160-7-5 that the big prize opening 45 is open, ten game balls are won in the big prize opening 45 (S160-7-8), or the end of the round end time (S160-7). -9) is determined, and if it is neither, the special electric accessory processing (S160-7) is terminated as it is. On the other hand, when 10 game balls are won in the big winning opening 45 or the round end time has elapsed, the big winning opening closing process (S160-7-10) and 1 are subtracted from the value of the round counter. (S160-7-11) is performed (as described above, since the number of rounds of the jackpot game is 15R in this embodiment, subtraction is started from 15). In the special winning opening closing process (S160-7-10), a special winning opening closing command is set in the output buffer.

  Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the round counter is 0 (S160-7-12). If the round counter is not 0, the special electric accessory processing (S160-7) is ended as it is, When the round counter is 0, a jackpot end process (S160-7-13) is performed. Thereafter, the jackpot end flag is turned ON (S160-7-14), and the special electric accessory processing (S160-7) is ended.

  On the other hand, when the jackpot end flag is ON (“1”) in S160-7-4, that is, when the jackpot end flag is determined to be ended, the process of setting the jackpot end flag to OFF (S160-7-15) and the jackpot flag Is turned off (S160-7-16), and then it is checked whether the special symbols that have stopped in a rounded pattern are probability variation symbols (odd numbers) (S160-7-17). If the stopped special symbol is a probability variation symbol, the probability variation flag is turned ON again (S160-7-18). Thereafter, the special operation status is set to 1 (S160-7-19), and this special electric accessory processing (S160-7) is completed. On the other hand, in S160-7-17, if the stopped special symbol is not the probability variation symbol, the special operation status is set to 1 without turning the probability variation flag ON (while it is in the OFF state) (S160-). 7-19), the special electric accessory processing (S160-7) ends.

  Following the special operation process (S160), the reserved ball number process (S170) is performed. In the reserved ball number processing (S170), as shown in FIG. 17, the number of reserved balls of the current special figure and normal symbol is loaded (S170-1), and the number of held balls is set as a special figure hold command and a general figure hold command. It is set in the output buffer (S170-2). By this retained ball number processing (S170), the memory related to the retained ball number in the RAM (holding storage means) of the main control board 200 is set to be output to the sub-control board 205.

  After the reserved ball number processing (S170), other processing (S180) is performed. In the other process (S180), various other processes necessary for the game are performed as necessary.

  Next, processing performed by the sub control board 205 will be described. In the sub control main process (S200) performed by the sub control board 205, as shown in FIG. 18, first, a CPU initialization process is performed (S201). Specifically, stack setting, CPU setting, SIO, CTC setting, and the like are performed. When the power-off signal is turned on, it is determined whether or not the content stored in the RAM of the sub control board 205 is normal (S202). If normal, the loop processing is performed as it is. On the other hand, if the content stored in the RAM is not normal, the loop is performed after the RAM is initialized (S203).

  The sub-control board 205 that performs such sub-control main processing (S200) performs reception interrupt processing (S300) as shown in FIG. The reception interrupt process (S300) is a process for receiving a command (control signal) from the main control board 200. In the reception interrupt process (S300), first, it is confirmed whether the strobe (STB) signal from the main control board 200 is ON (S301). When the strobe signal is ON, that is, when the strobe signal is input to the external INT input unit, The command (control signal) output from the main control board 200 is received and stored in the RAM (S302). Here, the commands received from the main control board 200 include a winning command, a variation command, jackpot determination data, hold number data, and the like. On the other hand, if the strobe signal is not ON, the reception interrupt process (S300) is terminated at that time.

  Further, the sub-control board 205 performs a 2 ms timer interrupt process (S400) as shown in FIG. In the 2 ms timer interrupt process (S400), a data output process (S401), an input process (S402), and a watchdog timer process (S403) are performed. In the data output process (S401), a process for generating and outputting a lamp lighting pattern, a sound pattern, and the like every 2 ms, and control data for driving a driven object are generated. In the input process (S402), for example, the operation status of the game button switch 67 is input. In the watchdog timer process (S403), a process for resetting the watchdog timer is performed.

  Further, the sub-control board 205 performs a 10 ms timer interrupt process (S500) as shown in FIG. In the 10 ms timer interrupt process (S500), the switch state acquisition process (S501), the command reception permission confirmation process (S502), the lower dish state confirmation process (S503), the loop scenario resetting process (S504), and the command monitoring process (S505) Lamp processing (S506), switch processing (S507), command transmission processing (S508), etc. are performed.

  In the switch state acquisition process (S501), the switch data created in the 2 ms timer interrupt process is stored as switch data for the 10 ms timer interrupt process. In the command reception permission confirmation process (S502), a determination of the effect prohibition period such as when the RAM is cleared is performed. In the lower dish state confirmation process (S503), a timer for full notification of the lower ball tray 37 is set. In the loop scenario resetting process (S504), effects are set at regular intervals such as a customer waiting effect (demonstration effect).

  In the command monitoring process (S505), a command (control signal) received from the main control board 200 is analyzed, and a process corresponding to the command is performed. As shown in FIG. 22, in the command monitoring process (S505), it is first determined whether a command (control signal) has been received from the main control board 200 (S505-1). When no command is received from the main control board 200, the command monitoring process (S505) ends.

  On the other hand, when a command is received from the main control board 200, it is determined whether or not the command is the above-mentioned variable command (S505-2), and when it is not a variable command, it is determined whether or not it is a customer waiting command (S505). -3). If the command is neither a change command nor a customer waiting command, other command processing is performed (S505-4), and the command monitoring processing (S505) ends.

  On the other hand, if the received command is a customer waiting command in S505-3, customer waiting command processing is performed (S505-5), and the command monitoring processing (S505) ends. The customer waiting command process (S505-5) includes, for example, a process of controlling the voice control board 220 so that the volume of the music fades out if the music is in the music. In the customer waiting command process (S505-5), the special symbol and the normal symbol are stopped when there is no hold for determining whether or not the jackpot and the normal symbol are hit in the main process (when all the hold is exhausted). After that, the command is transmitted from the main control board 200.

  In S505-2, if the received command is a variable command, a variable command process (S505-6) is performed. The variation command process (S505-6) is based on the variation pattern set in the special symbol variation pattern creation process (S160-4-7), and more specific effects (a so-called supermarket using the display device 10). This is a process for selecting and executing a reach effect, etc., and determining the effect mode (effect pattern) using the counter for the effect random number, and giving or giving a privilege (usually a big hit or a probable big hit) It is processing.

  Further, after the variable command processing (S505-6) is completed, it is determined whether or not the received variable command is a big hit (normal jackpot or probable change big hit) based on the jackpot determination data among the commands received from the main control board 200. Is determined. Then, when the received variation command is a jackpot, the jackpot effect processing (S505-8) is performed following the variation command processing (S505-6). Note that the jackpot effect processing is an effect that suggests that the jackpot is being played while the jackpot game is being performed as described later (that is, while the jackpot 45 is being opened / closed) (the jackpot round effect) ).

  After command monitoring processing (S505) including such variable command processing (S505-6), ramp data to be output is generated in ramp processing (S506). Thereafter, in the switch process (S507), the switch valid time is managed and the operation is set. Also, processing based on the data stored in the switch status acquisition processing is performed. Subsequently, in the command transmission process (S508), if there is a transmission command, the command is transmitted. As a result, the 10 ms timer interrupt process (S500) ends. Note that other processing may be included in the 10 ms timer interrupt processing (S500) in accordance with the function of the gaming machine 1 or the like.

  Next, the jackpot effect process (S505-8) will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. In the jackpot effect process (S505-8), as shown in FIG. 23, first, a jackpot round effect (privilege giving effect) that suggests that the jackpot is in effect is executed (S505-8-1). Here, in the jackpot round effect (S505-8-1), as shown in FIG. 24, first, a jackpot notification screen 81 for notifying that a jackpot has been won is displayed on the display unit 11. Thereafter, a special video or image 82 that is not output in a normal state is displayed on the display unit 11 from the start of opening / closing of the big prize opening 45 (big hit game) to the end of opening / closing of the big prize opening 45 (big hit game). To do. Further, predetermined music is output from the speaker 38 in conjunction with the display of the moving image or the image 82. In the jackpot round effect, the current round number is also displayed on the display unit 11. As described above, the round moves to the next round when a predetermined number of game balls are won in the big prize opening 45 or when a predetermined time has elapsed after the big prize opening 45 is opened. The current round number is received from the main control board 200 as a command. Further, the moving image and the image 82 displayed on the display unit 11 are configured to be changed sequentially as the round progresses. The process of executing the jackpot round effect (S505-8-1) executes a privilege granting effect that suggests that a privilege is being granted while the privilege is being granted to the player. This corresponds to an example of processing of the giving effect means.

  Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the final round of the jackpot round effect has ended (S505-8-2). For example, in this embodiment, all jackpots are set to 15 rounds, so it is determined whether or not the 15th round has ended. If the final round has not ended, the jackpot round effect is continuously executed. On the other hand, if it is determined that the final round has ended, information on the game card 7 inserted into the card unit 8 is acquired from the payout control board 240 (S505-8-3). Specifically, the presence / absence of insertion of the game card 7 into the card unit 8 and the value information (for example, the amount of money, the amount of game media) stored in the game card 7 when it is inserted are acquired. . However, in the present embodiment, the invention can be configured by obtaining at least whether or not the gaming card 7 is inserted into the card unit 8. Note that the sub-control board 205 may be configured to acquire information regarding the game card 7 directly from the card unit 8 instead of from the payout control board 240.

  Subsequently, based on the information acquired from the payout control board 240, it is determined whether or not the game card 7 is inserted into the card unit 8 (S505-8-4). This determination process (S505-8-4) corresponds to an example of the process of the value information medium detection means in the present invention for detecting whether or not the game card 7 is inserted in the card unit 8.

  Then, when the game card 7 is inserted into the card unit 8, a discharge guide that prompts or suggests discharging the game card 7 from the card unit 8 is executed (S505-8-5). Specifically, as shown in FIG. 24, the display unit 11 is configured to display a discharge guide screen 83 “Please be careful not to forget to remove the card” or to output the same audio from the speaker 38. To do. Thereby, it is possible to reduce the chance that the player forgets to remove the game card 7 when temporarily leaving or leaving.

  Further, as the discharge guidance, guidance suggesting the possibility of giving a privilege to the player by discharging the game card 7 from the card unit 8 may be performed. For example, as shown in FIG. 25, the display unit 11 is configured to display a discharge guidance screen 85 that says “If there is a card return, may it be good?” Or to output the same sound from the speaker 38. . Thereby, it becomes possible to cause the player to discharge the game card 7 more actively. The process (S505-8-5) for executing the discharge guide corresponds to an example of the process of the discharge guide unit in the present invention. In addition, after performing discharge guidance (S505-8-5), the display part 11 will be a normal game screen in which a special symbol fluctuates (a normal game screen if it is a big jackpot, a short game screen, if it is a probable big jackpot, it is in a probable state. Return to the game screen.

  On the other hand, when the game card 7 is not inserted into the card unit 8, the substitute effect is executed instead of the discharge guide at the timing when the discharge guide is executed (S505-8-6). Here, the alternative effect is an effect that suggests that the current state of the gaming machine 1 is in an advantageous state for the player, or an effect that is not performed in the normal jackpot round effect. Note that the “advantageous state” includes, for example, a transition to a probable change state (a high probability state that the jackpot will be a high probability) after the jackpot has ended, and there is a holding that has won the jackpot lottery in the current holding (so called There is a holding continuation), and the fluctuation after the jackpot is in a probable change state, but there are states in which it is difficult for the player to recognize it (so-called latent probability change state). Specifically, as shown in FIG. 24, a promotion screen 84 is displayed on the display unit 11 so as to make it appear as a normal jackpot and notify that it has actually been a promising jackpot.

  In addition, as an alternative effect, as shown in FIG. 26, it is good also as a structure which displays on the display part 11 the latency suggestion screen 86 which alert | reports shifting to a latent probability change state after the end of this big hit. Note that the latent probability change state is a state in which the fluctuation after the jackpot finish is a probability change state as described above, but it is difficult for the player to recognize it. As the latent suggestion screen 86, for example, a screen that suggests transition to a special mode that is shifted only when the gaming machine 1 is in the latent probability change state is displayed.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 27, when there is a hold (holding ream) that is won in the jackpot lottery in the special symbol hold stored in the current hold storage means, the fact is notified. It is good also as a structure which displays the reservation continuous suggestion screen 87 on the display part 11. FIG. As the reserved continuous suggestion screen 87, for example, a screen that suggests shifting to a mode that shifts only when there is a reserved continuous is displayed, or a special image that is displayed only when there is a reserved continuous is displayed. Furthermore, it is possible to produce effects such as actuating an accessory or changing the color of the holding lamp. As described above, by providing an effect that suggests that the current state of the gaming machine 1 is in an advantageous state for the player as an alternative effect, a player who wants to grasp the current state of the gaming machine 1 is actively engaged. Accordingly, the game card 7 can be discharged. The pending jackpot determination result is configured to be received from the main control board 200 as a command.

  Furthermore, as an alternative effect, as shown in FIG. 28, a special premier image 88 that is not displayed during a normal game or a jackpot round effect may be displayed on the display unit 11. The premier image 88 is, for example, an image of a character unique to a gaming machine manufacturer or an image using a character related to the gaming machine 1. Also, the premier image 88 can be used for the above-described promotion screen 84, latent suggestion screen 86, and reserved continuous suggestion screen 87. Further, a special sound or music may be output from the speaker 38 in addition to the premier image. By outputting a premier image or sound as an alternative production as described above, the player actively discharges the game card 7 to a player who wants to see a valuable production that cannot be seen in a normal state. It becomes possible to make it. The process of executing this alternative effect (S505-8-6) corresponds to an example of the process of the alternative effect executing means in the present invention. In addition, after performing the substitution effect (S505-8-6), the display unit 11 displays the normal game screen in which the special symbol fluctuates (the normal game screen is a shorter game screen if it is a normal jackpot, and the probability change state if it is a probable jackpot. Return to the game screen.

  In addition, this invention is not limited to the said embodiment, Of course, various improvement and deformation | transformation are possible within the range which does not deviate from the summary of this invention. For example, the following may be used.

[Other first embodiment]
(A) For example, in this embodiment, the game card 7 is used as a value information medium in which value information is stored. However, the present invention is not limited to the shape of the card, and a coin incorporating an IC chip can be used as the value information medium. It is. When a coin is used as the value information medium, a unit capable of inserting and discharging coins is used instead of the card unit 8.

[Other Second Embodiment]
(B) The card unit 8 may be configured as a unit integrated with the gaming machine 1. That is, the card unit 8 may be configured as a part of the gaming machine 1.

[Other third embodiment]
(C) In this embodiment, in the jackpot effect process (S505-8), it is detected whether or not the game card 7 is inserted in the card unit 8 (S505-8-4), and the card unit. When the game card 7 is inserted into the card unit 8, a discharge guide that prompts or suggests that the game card 7 is discharged from the card unit 8 is executed (S505-8-5). When the game card 7 is not inserted, the substitute effect is executed instead of the discharge guide at the timing when the discharge guide is executed (S505-8-6). A game card 7 having a balance or remaining amount equal to or greater than a predetermined value (for example, 1000 yen or 250 balls) in the card unit 8, not whether or not 7 is inserted. It may be configured to detect whether the input state.

  Then, when a gaming card 7 having a balance or remaining amount equal to or greater than a predetermined value is inserted in the card unit 8, the discharge guidance is executed, and there is a balance or remaining amount equal to or greater than the predetermined value in the card unit 8. When the game card 7 is not inserted (including the case where the game card 7 is not inserted or the case where the game card 7 whose balance is 0 is inserted), the substitute effect is executed instead of the discharge guidance. You may do it. As a result, it is possible to reduce the guidance for prompting the player to eject the game card 7 from the card unit 8 in a situation where the player does not need to eject the game card 7. That is, it is possible to execute guidance that prompts the player to eject the game card 7 from the card unit 8 only in a situation necessary for the player.

[Other Fourth Embodiment]
(D) In the present embodiment, the timing for executing the discharge guidance and the substitute guidance is set to the end of the jackpot round effect (privilege giving effect), but at the start or during the execution of the jackpot round effect (for example, the start of round 8). Time etc.). Further, it may be performed not at the end of the jackpot round effect but at an arbitrary timing within a predetermined period after the end (for example, several seconds after the end of the jackpot round effect).

[Other Fifth Embodiment]
(E) In this embodiment, as an alternative effect (S505-8-6), the game machine 1 is configured to perform an effect suggesting that the current state of the gaming machine 1 is in an “advantageous state” for the player. You may comprise so that the presentation which suggests that the present state of the machine 1 is in a "disadvantageous state" for a player may be performed. The “unfavorable state” is, for example, an event opposite to the “advantageous state” described above. That is, transition to the non-probability change state after the jackpot end, there is no hold that has won the jackpot lottery in the current hold (there is no so-called holding run), the fluctuation after the jackpot end is not in the latent probability change state There are things. Then, for example, if an effect that suggests that the gaming machine 1 is not in the latent probability changing state is performed as an alternative effect, the player is in the probability changing state even though the current state of the gaming machine 1 is in the non-probability changing state. The event of continuing to play the game with the expectation that it is present is reduced, that is, a privilege (reducing investment) is given to the player. It is also possible to suppress the player's infiltration into the game.

[Other Sixth Embodiment]
(F) In the present embodiment, a pachinko gaming machine has been described as an example of the gaming machine 1, but a pachislot gaming machine may be used. In that case, a game medal is used as a game medium. Further, the discharge guidance for prompting the player to discharge the game card 7 from the card unit 8 is configured to be executed at any timing within a predetermined period after the bonus, AT, and ART start, end, execution, or after the end. To do.
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Moreover, although the embodiment which embodied the gaming machine according to the present invention has been described above, the gaming machine can also have the following configuration, and in that case, the following effects can be obtained.
For example, the first configuration is as follows.
A privilege that determines whether or not a privilege is granted in a gaming machine that lends a game medium in accordance with an operation of a lending means within a range indicated by value information stored in a value information medium inserted in a predetermined unit When it is determined that the privilege is granted by the grant determining unit and the privilege grant determining unit, the privilege is given to the player by the privilege granting unit for granting the privilege to the player, and the privilege granting unit. In between, the privilege granting effect means for executing the privilege granting effect suggesting that the privilege is granted, and the value information for detecting whether or not the value information medium is inserted in the predetermined unit In a state where the value information medium is inserted into the medium detection means and the predetermined unit, a predetermined time at the start, end, execution, or after the end of the privilege giving effect At any time in between, discharge guide means for executing discharge guidance that prompts or suggests discharging the value information medium from the predetermined unit, and the value information medium is inserted into the predetermined unit When it is not in a state, it has an alternative effect execution means for executing an alternative effect instead of the discharge guide at the timing when the discharge guide is executed.
According to the gaming machine having the above configuration, in a state where the value information medium is inserted into the predetermined unit, guidance for prompting or suggesting discharge of the value information medium from the predetermined unit is performed, while the predetermined unit is provided. After the value information medium is discharged, other effects are executed at the timing when the guidance is performed, so that it is possible to reduce unnecessary effects from being repeatedly performed on the player. As a result, it is possible to play the game comfortably without causing the player to feel bothersome. In addition, it is possible to positively discharge the value information medium by a player who wants the game machine to execute another effect.
The second configuration is as follows.
The alternative effect is an effect suggesting that the current state of the gaming machine is in an advantageous or disadvantageous state for the player.
According to the gaming machine having the above-described configuration, as an alternative production, an effect that suggests that the current state of the gaming machine is in an advantageous state or a disadvantageous state for the player is performed, so the current state of the gaming machine is grasped. It is possible to cause the player who wants to positively discharge the value information medium.
The third configuration is as follows.
The alternative effect is an effect that is not performed in the privilege grant effect.
According to the gaming machine having the above-described configuration, since an effect that is not performed in the normal privilege granting effect is performed as an alternative effect, for a player who wants to see a valuable effect that cannot be seen in a normal state It is possible to positively discharge value information media.
The fourth configuration is as follows.
The discharge guide means performs guidance that suggests a possibility of giving a privilege to a player when the value information medium is discharged from the predetermined unit.
According to the gaming machine having the above-described configuration, guidance that suggests the possibility of giving a privilege to a player by discharging the value information medium from the predetermined unit in a state where the value information medium is inserted into the predetermined unit. By performing the above, it is possible to cause the player to discharge the value information medium more positively as compared with the case where guidance for prompting the discharge of the value information medium is simply performed.
The fifth configuration is as follows.
The value information medium stores at least one of money balance information or remaining amount information of a game medium possessed by a player as the value information.
According to the gaming machine having the above configuration, it is also applicable to a case where a game is performed using a value information medium (member card, etc.) storing the remaining amount of the game medium in addition to the value information medium storing the remaining amount of money. It becomes possible to do.
The sixth configuration is as follows.
The value information medium detecting means detects whether or not the value information medium having a balance or remaining amount greater than or equal to a predetermined value is inserted in the predetermined unit, and the discharge guide means When the value information medium having a balance or remaining amount equal to or greater than a predetermined value is inserted in the unit, the discharge guidance is executed, and the substitute effect executing means is configured to execute the discharge effect on the predetermined unit. When the value information medium having a remaining balance or remaining amount is not inserted, the substitute effect is executed instead of the discharge guidance.
According to the gaming machine having the above configuration, even when the value information medium is inserted into a predetermined unit, the balance of money stored in the value information medium or the remaining amount of the game medium is small or does not remain Since the player performs another presentation instead of the guidance that prompts the player to discharge the value information medium from the unit, the player can discharge the value information medium from the predetermined unit in a situation where the player does not need to discharge the value information medium. It is possible to reduce the number of prompting guidance. That is, it is possible to execute guidance that prompts the player to eject the value information medium from the predetermined unit only in a situation necessary for the player.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Game machine 7 Game card 8 Card unit 10 Display apparatus 11 Display part 200 Main control board 205 Sub control board 210 Display control board 240 Delivery control board

Claims (3)

In a gaming machine that lends game media in accordance with the operation of the lending means within the range indicated by the value information stored in the value information medium inserted in the predetermined unit,
Privilege grant determining means for determining whether or not to grant a privilege;
A privilege granting unit for granting the privilege to a player when it is determined by the privilege granting determination unit to grant the privilege;
While the privilege is given to the player by the privilege granting means, a privilege granting effect means for executing a privilege granting effect that suggests that the privilege is given;
Value information medium detecting means for detecting whether or not the value information medium is inserted in the predetermined unit;
When the value information medium is inserted into the predetermined unit, the value information at any timing within a predetermined period after the start, end, execution, or after the end of the bonus granting effect. Discharge guide means for executing discharge guidance for prompting or suggesting discharge of the medium from the predetermined unit;
When not in a state where the value information medium is inserted into the predetermined units, have a, and alternative presentation means for executing an alternative effect in place of the discharge guide at a timing at which the discharge guide is performed,
The price effect is at least one of an effect that suggests that the player is in an advantageous state or an effect that is not performed in a normal gaming state,
In order to prompt or suggest that the value information medium is ejected from the predetermined unit, the discharge guide is used by the player as the price effect by the value information medium being ejected from the predetermined unit. A gaming machine characterized by including an effect suggesting that the player is in an advantageous state or an effect that is not performed in a normal gaming state . The gaming machine according to claim 1 , wherein the value information medium stores at least one of money balance information or remaining amount information of a game medium possessed by a player as the value information. The value information medium detecting means detects whether or not the value information medium having a balance or remaining amount equal to or greater than a predetermined value is inserted in the predetermined unit,
The discharge guide means executes the discharge guide when the value information medium having a balance or remaining amount equal to or greater than a predetermined value is inserted in the predetermined unit,
The substitute effect executing means executes the substitute effect instead of the discharge guidance when the value information medium having a balance or remaining amount equal to or greater than a predetermined value is not inserted in the predetermined unit. The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2 , characterized in that.

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