JP6055035B1 - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

A gaming machine capable of improving interest is provided. A game machine opens a second start port long when it is determined that the normal symbol determination is per long opening. There are a plurality of opening patterns per long opening, and after the first long opening is performed, an effect of whether or not the second long opening is performed is performed. As a result of the roaring effect, when a character indicating that the second long release is performed appears, the second long release is performed, and when the character does not appear, the second long release is not performed. [Selection] Figure 8

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that determines whether or not to perform a special game based on establishment of a start condition.

  Conventionally, there is a gaming machine that determines whether or not to open a variable start port based on establishment of a predetermined condition. In such a gaming machine, the opening time of the variable start port differs depending on the gaming state (for example, Patent Document 1).

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  However, in the conventional gaming machine, there is room for improvement in terms of improving the interest regarding the control of the variable start area.

  Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving interest.

  The present invention employs the following configuration in order to solve the above problems.

The gaming machine according to the present invention includes a first start area, a second start area that can be changed into a first state and a second state in which a game ball is easier to enter than the first state, and the first start area. Alternatively, special game determination means for performing a special game determination as to whether or not to perform a special game based on the passage of the game ball to the second start area, and a predetermined symbol is changed based on the result of the special game determination And a symbol control means for notifying the result of the special game determination by stopping and a second for determining whether or not to change the second starting area to the second state based on establishment of a predetermined condition. When it is determined by the start area determination means and the second start area determination means that the second start area is changed to the second state, the second start area is changed to the second state in a predetermined pattern. Second start area control means and predetermined effect And a presentation control means for controlling said second start area control means, during a predetermined control period, the second start region to said first state after changing to the second state only between times first changing, after a predetermined time has elapsed, a first pattern of the second start-up region for a short second time than the first time Ru is changed to the second state, during a predetermined control period, the second start region was changed to the first state after changing only the second state the first time, after a predetermined time has elapsed, a second pattern that changes only in the second state longer third time than between the second time The second start area is controlled by any one of a plurality of patterns including the effect control means, and the effect control means can execute a change effect performed during the change of the predetermined symbol. Based on the result of the special game determination, During variation effect, the special game is possible to perform specific effect suggests that it is likely to take place, changing the second start region to said second state by said second start region determination means If it is determined, it is possible to perform a predetermined suggestion effect during the predetermined control period, and during the execution of the suggestion effect , the second start area control means performs the second start in the second pattern. it is possible to perform the first effect suggests that area is changed, during the previous SL the suggested effect even during fluctuation effect, a second effect suggests results of the special game determination It is possible to perform the suggestion effect while the specific effect is being performed.

  In another configuration, the second start area control means, as the first pattern, changes the second start area to the second state a predetermined number of times, and after a predetermined time has elapsed, only for a first time. The second start area is changed to the second state, and the second pattern is changed to the second state by the predetermined number of times as the second pattern. Alternatively, the second starting region may be changed to the second state for a long second time.

  According to the present invention, interest can be improved.

Schematic front view of pachinko machine 1 Schematic plan view showing a part of the pachinko gaming machine 1 Enlarged view of the display 4 in FIG. The block diagram which shows the structural example of the control apparatus of the pachinko gaming machine 1 The figure which shows an example of the jackpot game selected according to the jackpot symbol selected according to the winning at each starting point and the jackpot symbol The figure which shows an example of the opening pattern of the 2nd starting port 12 when the normal symbol which shows the result of normal symbol determination, and the normal symbol is stopped and displayed on the normal symbol indicator 45 The figure which shows an example of the open pattern of the 2nd starting port 12 at the time of determining with a normal symbol determination in a normal gaming state The figure which shows each opening pattern of the 2nd starting port 12 at the time of determining with a normal symbol determination in a normal game state, and the production performed with opening of the 2nd starting port 12 The figure which shows an example of the other opening pattern of the 2nd starting port 12 The figure which shows the other example of the open pattern of the 2nd starting port 12 at the time of having determined with normal symbol determination in normal game state The figure which shows an example of the image displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5 during the fluctuation | variation of a special symbol The figure which shows an example of the common figure change production performed during the change of the normal design The figure which shows an example of the image displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5 after the cursor 61 stops on a "long" image The figure which shows an example of the flow of the general map opening effect using the general map opening image 62 The figure which shows an example of the production | presentation which suggests the result of the special symbol determination performed in the usual figure opening production | presentation The figure which shows the other example of the production | presentation which suggests the result of the special symbol determination performed in a general figure opening production | presentation The figure which shows an example of the correspondence of the kind of character and the content which the character suggests The figure which shows an example of the usual figure opening effect when a game ball wins the 2nd starting port 12 and a big hit judgment is made during a series of usual figure opening effects. The figure which shows an example of the control of a general figure opening effect when the determination result of the 1st special symbol in fluctuation is a big hit The figure which shows a mode that execution of the usual figure opening production is restricted The flowchart which shows an example of the main process performed by the game control board 100 Detailed flowchart of the start port switch process in step S2 of FIG. Detailed flowchart of the gate switch process in step S3 of FIG. Detailed flowchart showing the special symbol processing of step S4 in FIG. The flowchart which shows the detail of the jackpot determination process of step S407 of FIG. The flowchart which shows the detail of the fluctuation pattern setting process of step S408 of FIG. Detailed flowchart showing the stopping process in step S416 of FIG. Detailed flowchart showing the normal symbol processing of step S5 of FIG. FIG. 21 is a detailed flowchart showing the special winning opening process in step S6 of FIG. FIG. 29 is a detailed flowchart showing the game state setting process in step S618. Detailed flowchart of the electric tulip process of FIG. The flowchart which shows an example of the timer interruption process performed in the production control board 130 The flowchart which shows an example of the command reception process in step S1001 of FIG. The flowchart which shows an example of the prior determination command process of step S1302 The flowchart which shows an example of the change start command process of step S1306. The flowchart which shows an example of the common figure change start command process of step S1335 The flowchart which shows an example of the change stop command process of step S1308.

  Hereinafter, a pachinko gaming machine 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings as appropriate.

[Example of schematic configuration of pachinko gaming machine 1]
First, a schematic configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2. Here, FIG. 1 is a schematic front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1. FIG. 2 is a schematic plan view showing a part of the pachinko gaming machine 1. As illustrated in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is provided with a game board 2 provided with an accessory related to winning or determination (lottery), and a frame member 3 surrounding the game board 2. The frame member 3 supports a transparent glass plate arranged in parallel with the game board 2 at a predetermined interval. The glass board and the game board 2 form a game area 10 in which a game ball can flow down. Has been.

  When the player grasps the handle 20 and rotates the lever 21 in the clockwise direction, the game balls stored in the upper plate 28 are guided to the launching device (not shown), and with a hitting force according to the rotation angle of the lever 21. Fired into the game area 10. This game area 10 is provided with game nails, windmills, etc. (not shown), and the launched game balls are guided to the upper position in the game area 10 and contacted with the game nails, windmills, etc. It falls along the game board 2 while changing the moving direction. Note that the game ball is temporarily stopped when the player operates the stop button 22.

  The upper plate 28 stores game balls and prize balls supplied to the launching device. Below the upper plate 28, a lower plate 29 for collecting prize balls is provided. When the player operates the take-out button 23 arranged close to the lower plate 29, a part of the lower surface of the lower plate 29 is opened, and the game balls accumulated in the lower plate 29 are arranged below the lower plate 29. Drop into a box not shown.

  When the player performs a so-called “left strike” in which the lever 21 is rotated at a small rotation angle, the game ball is launched with a relatively weak hitting force. In this case, the game ball flows down the left area in the game area 10 as exemplified by the arrow 31. On the other hand, when the player performs a so-called “right strike” in which the lever 21 is rotated at a large rotation angle, the game ball is launched with a relatively strong hitting force. In this case, the game ball flows down the right region in the game region 10 as illustrated by the arrow 32.

  A first starting port 11, a second starting port 12, two normal winning ports 14, a first gate 15, and an electric tulip 17 are provided in the passing path of the left-handed game ball as a prize and a winning combination. It has been. In addition, in the passing path of the right-handed game ball, the second starting port 12, the big winning port 13, the two normal winning ports 14, the second gate 16, and the electric tulip are used as a prize and a winning combination. 17 is provided.

  The game ball launched into the game area 10 enters the first start port 11, the second start port 12, the big winning port 13, and the normal winning port 14 in the process of flowing down along the game board 2. And win. As a result, a predetermined number of prize balls corresponding to the winning location are paid out to the upper plate 28 or the lower plate 29. The game balls that have not won a prize are discharged from the game area 10 through the discharge port 18.

  The first start port 11 as the first start region is a start port that is always open, and the second start port 12 as the second start region is operating the electric tulip 17 as a normal electric accessory. It is a starting port that is opened only when it is open. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, when a game ball wins through the first start port 11, or when a game ball wins through the second start port 12, a jackpot game (special game) advantageous to the player Is determined, and the determination result is displayed on the display 4 described later.

  In the following description, the determination executed on condition that a game ball wins the first start port 11 is referred to as “first special symbol determination”, and the game ball wins on the second start port 12 is a condition. The determination to be executed is referred to as “second special symbol determination”, and these determinations (lottery) are collectively referred to as “special symbol determination (special symbol lottery)”.

  The special winning opening 13 is a special winning area that is opened according to the result of the special symbol determination. A plate for opening and closing the big prize opening 13 is provided at the opening of the big prize opening 13. The special winning opening 13 is normally closed by this plate. On the other hand, when a predetermined jackpot symbol indicating that the determination result of the special symbol determination is “big jackpot” is stopped and displayed on the display 4, the jackpot game in which the above-mentioned plate is operated to open the jackpot 13. Is executed. For this reason, the player can obtain more prize balls by making a right hit during the jackpot game compared to when the jackpot game is not being played.

  The electric tulip 17 is disposed close to the second starting port 12 and has a pair of blade members. The electric tulip 17 is configured to change its posture between a closed posture (see FIG. 1) in which the pair of blade members closes the second starting port 12 and an open posture (not shown) in which the second starting port 12 is opened. ing.

  As illustrated in FIG. 1, the second start port 12 is normally closed by an electric tulip 17. On the other hand, when the game ball passes through the first gate 15 or the second gate 16, it is determined whether or not the second start port 12 is to be opened although the prize ball is not paid out. Here, when it is determined that the second start port 12 is to be opened, the operation of returning to the closed posture after the pair of blade members of the electric tulip 17 has maintained the open posture for the specified time is performed a predetermined number of times. As described above, the second start port 12 is in a state in which it is difficult for the game ball to pass when the electric tulip 17 is not operated, whereas the game ball is easily passed by the operation of the electric tulip 17. Become. In the following description, the determination (lottery) executed on the condition that the game ball passes through the first gate 15 or the second gate 16 is referred to as “normal symbol determination (lottery)”.

  The normal winning opening 14 is always open like the first start opening 11 and is a winning opening through which a predetermined number of winning balls are paid out by winning a game ball. Unlike the first starting port 11 and the like, even if a game ball wins the normal winning port 14, no determination (lottery) is performed.

[Configuration example of presentation means of pachinko gaming machine 1]
As illustrated in FIG. 1, the game board 2 or the frame member 3 has various functions such as a main liquid crystal display device 5, a sub liquid crystal display device 6, a movable accessory 7, a speaker 24, and a panel lamp 25. , And rotation effect devices 38 and 39 are provided. Further, the frame member 3 incorporates a frame lamp 37 (see FIG. 4) not shown in FIG.

  The main liquid crystal display device 5 (hereinafter, also simply referred to as the liquid crystal display device 5) is an image display device that displays an effect image, and is provided at a position that is easily visible by a player. The liquid crystal display device 5 includes, for example, various display objects such as a decorative symbol for notifying the determination result of the special symbol determination, a character or item for performing a notice effect, a reserved image displayed as many as the number of special symbol determinations being held. An effect image including is displayed. Since a decorative symbol for informing the determination result of the special symbol determination is displayed on the main liquid crystal display device 5, the player mainly plays the game while watching the effects displayed on the main liquid crystal display device 5. The liquid crystal display device 5 may be configured by other image display devices such as an EL display device.

  The sub liquid crystal display device 6 (hereinafter also referred to as sub liquid crystal 6) is an image display device that displays an effect image, and is provided, for example, below the main liquid crystal display device 5. For example, an image based on the result of the special symbol determination, an image based on the result of the normal symbol determination, or the like is displayed on the sub liquid crystal 6. The sub liquid crystal 6 may be configured by another image display device such as an EL display device. A plurality of sub liquid crystals 6 may be provided.

  The movable accessory 7 is configured to be movable with respect to the game board 2 and performs various effects, for example, by moving in a predetermined direction or by causing a built-in light emitting element (for example, LED) to emit light. . The movable accessory 7 operates according to the winning of the game ball to the first start port 11 or the second start port 12.

  The panel lamp 25 and the frame lamp 37 perform various effects by light, such as changing a lighting or blinking pattern and changing a light emission color. The rotation effect devices 38 and 39 perform various effects by using a built-in light emitting element and a rotating body that rotates around the light emitting element. The speaker 24 produces a sound effect by outputting music, sound, sound effects, etc. in synchronism with the display effect performed on the liquid crystal display device 5.

[Configuration example of operation means of the pachinko gaming machine 1]
As illustrated in FIG. 2, the frame member 3 is provided with an effect button 26 and an effect key 27 as operation means operated by the player. The effect button 26 is a push button for inputting operation information when pressed by the player. The effect button 26 is configured to protrude upward by a drive mechanism (not shown), and is configured such that the upper surface protrudes more than usual when the effect using the effect button 26 is executed. The effect key 27 is a so-called cross key for the player to perform a selection operation. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, there is a case where an effect corresponding to the operation of the effect button 26 or the effect key 27 is performed.

[Configuration Example of Display 4]
FIG. 3 is an enlarged view of the display 4 in FIG. The display 4 mainly displays information related to special symbol determination and normal symbol determination. As illustrated in FIG. 3, the first special symbol display 41, the second special symbol display 42, the first A special symbol hold indicator 43, a second special symbol hold indicator 44, a normal symbol indicator 45, a normal symbol hold indicator 46, a game state indicator 47, a round indicator 48 and the like are configured.

  When the first special symbol determination is performed, the first special symbol display 41 displays the determination symbol indicating the determination result of the first special symbol determination after variably displaying the symbol, thereby displaying the first special symbol determination. The determination result is notified. Specifically, the first special symbol display 41 is composed of, for example, a plurality of LEDs (eight in the figure), the determination symbol is represented by the light emission mode of each LED, and the determination of the first special symbol determination by the determination symbol. The result is notified. When the second special symbol determination is performed, the second special symbol display 42 displays the determination symbol indicating the determination result of the second special symbol determination after variably displaying the symbol, thereby displaying the second special symbol determination. The determination result is notified. Specifically, the second special symbol display 42 is constituted by, for example, a plurality of LEDs (eight in the figure), the determination symbol is represented by the light emission mode of each LED, and the determination of the second special symbol determination by the determination symbol. The result is notified. In the first special symbol display 41 and the second special symbol display 42, as a determination symbol, a jackpot symbol indicating that the determination result of the special symbol determination is “big hit”, or the determination result of the special symbol determination is “losing” ”Is stopped and displayed. In this embodiment, as will be described later, three jackpot symbols are prepared as jackpot symbols when the jackpot symbol is determined in the first special symbol determination and the second special symbol determination.

  The first special symbol hold indicator 43 displays the number of holds for the first special symbol determination. The second special symbol hold indicator 44 displays the number of holds for the second special symbol determination.

  When the normal symbol determination is performed, the normal symbol display 45 notifies the determination result of the normal symbol determination by suspending and displaying the determination symbol indicating the determination result of the normal symbol determination after variably displaying the symbol. Specifically, the normal symbol display unit 45 is configured by, for example, a plurality of LEDs (three in the figure), the determination symbol is represented by the light emission mode of each LED, and the determination result of the normal symbol determination is notified by the determination symbol. The Although details will be described later, in the present embodiment, the second start port 12 is short-opened (for example, the opening time is 0.1 second) as a symbol to be stopped when it is determined to be a hit in the normal symbol determination. A determination pattern (common figure A) indicating the winning and a determination pattern (common figures B to D) indicating the long opening per second opening 12 (for example, the opening time is 1 second or more) are prepared. Yes.

  The normal symbol hold display 46 displays the number of holds for normal symbol determination. The game state display 47 displays the game state at the time when the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on. When the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 41 or the second special symbol display 42, the round indicator 48 displays the number of rounds of the jackpot game.

  In the following description, the symbols displayed on the first special symbol display 41 are called “first special symbols”, and the symbols displayed on the second special symbol display 42 are called “second special symbols”. Are collectively referred to as “special symbols”. Further, the symbol displayed on the normal symbol display 45 is referred to as “ordinary symbol”.

[Configuration of control device of pachinko gaming machine 1]
On the back side of the game board 2, a control device for controlling the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is provided in addition to a ball tank for storing game balls to be paid out as prize balls.

  Hereinafter, the configuration of the control device of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG. Here, FIG. 4 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration example of the control device of the pachinko gaming machine 1. As shown in FIG. 4, the control device of the pachinko gaming machine 1 includes a game control board 100 and a game control board that control execution of determination (lottery), control of a jackpot game, command transmission processing to the effect control board 130, and the like. The effect control board 130 that controls the production in an integrated manner based on the command received from 100, the image sound control board 140 that controls the production using images and sounds, and the lamp control that controls the production of various lamps and the movable accessory 7. A substrate 150 is provided. In addition to the one shown in FIG. 4, the pachinko gaming machine 1 also includes a payout control board (not shown) that controls the payout of prize balls.

[Configuration of Game Control Board 100]
The game control board 100 includes a CPU 101, a ROM 102, and a RAM 103. Based on the program stored in the ROM 102, the CPU 101 performs various arithmetic processes related to the number of payout prize balls such as internal lottery and determination of winning. The RAM 103 is used as a storage area for temporarily storing various data used when the CPU 101 executes the program, or a work area for data processing.

  The game control board 100 includes a first start port switch (SW) 111, a second start port switch (SW) 112, an electric tulip opening / closing unit 113, a first gate switch (SW) 114, and a second gate switch (SW) 115. The prize winning opening switch (SW) 116, the prize winning opening control unit 117, the normal prize winning opening switch (SW) 118, and the display 4 are connected.

  The first start port switch 111 detects that a game ball has won the first start port 11 and outputs a detection signal to the game control board 100. The second start port switch 112 detects that a game ball has won the second start port 12 and outputs a detection signal to the game control board 100. The electric tulip opening / closing part 113 opens and closes the second start port 12 by operating an electric solenoid coupled to the pair of blade members of the electric tulip 17 so as to be able to transmit driving in response to a control signal from the game control board 100. To do. The first gate switch 114 detects that the game ball has passed through the gate 15 and outputs a detection signal to the game control board 100. The second gate switch 115 detects that the game ball has passed through the gate 16 and outputs a detection signal to the game control board 100. The big prize opening switch 116 detects that the game ball has won the big prize opening 13 and outputs a detection signal to the game control board 100. In response to a control signal from the game control board 100, the special prize opening control unit 117 opens and closes the special prize opening 13 by operating an electric solenoid coupled to a plate that closes the special prize opening 13 so that the drive transmission is possible. To do. The normal winning opening switch 118 detects that the game ball has won the normal winning opening 14 and outputs a detection signal to the game control board 100.

  When the detection signal from the first start opening switch 111, the second start opening switch 112, the big winning opening switch 116, or the normal winning opening switch 118 is input, the CPU 101 of the game control board 100 receives the place where the game ball has won. The payout control board is instructed to pay out a predetermined number of prize balls corresponding to the number of prize balls, and the number of prize balls to be paid out is managed based on information from the payout control board.

  The CPU 101 acquires a random number at the timing when the detection signal from the first start port switch 111 is input, and executes the first special symbol determination using the acquired random number. Further, the CPU 101 acquires a random number at the timing when the detection signal from the second start port switch 112 is input, and executes the second special symbol determination using the acquired random number. When the result of the special symbol determination is a big hit, the special game is executed by opening and closing the special winning opening 13 through the special winning opening control section 117. In addition, the CPU 101 acquires a random number at the timing when the detection signal from the gate switch 114 or 115 is input, and executes normal symbol determination using the acquired random number. And if the result of normal symbol determination is successful, the 2nd start port 12 will be temporarily opened by operating the electric tulip 17 via the electric tulip opening / closing part 113.

  In addition, the CPU 101 transmits information indicating the start or stop of fluctuation of the special symbol to the effect control board 130. In addition, the CPU 101 transmits information regarding the variation setting of the winning probability of the special symbol lottery and the variation setting of the winning probability of the normal symbol lottery to the effect control board 130. Further, the CPU 101 transmits to the effect control board 130 data indicating the setting for shortening the variation time of the special symbol, information for notifying the first starting port 11 or the second starting port 12 that the game ball has won. .

  In addition, the CPU 101 executes the following processing on the display device 4. That is, when the CPU 101 executes the first special symbol determination, the special symbol is variably displayed on the first special symbol display 41 and then the special symbol indicating the determination result is stopped and displayed. In addition, when the CPU 101 executes the second special symbol determination, the special symbol is variably displayed on the second special symbol display 42 and then the special symbol indicating the determination result is stopped and displayed. Further, when the normal symbol determination is executed, the CPU 101 displays the normal symbol on the normal symbol display unit 45 in a variable manner, and then stops and displays the normal symbol indicating the determination result.

  Further, the CPU 101 displays the number of holdings for the first special symbol determination on the first special symbol holding display 43, displays the number of holdings for the second special symbol determination on the second special symbol holding display 44, and determines the normal symbol determination. Is displayed on the normal symbol hold indicator 46. Further, the CPU 101 causes the gaming state display 47 to display the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1. Further, the CPU 101 causes the round indicator 48 to display the number of rounds of the jackpot game.

[Configuration of Production Control Board 130]
The effect control board 130 includes a CPU 131, a ROM 132, a RAM 133, and an RTC (real time clock) 134. Based on the program stored in the ROM 132, the CPU 131 performs a calculation process when controlling the effect. The RAM 133 is used as a storage area for temporarily storing various data used when the CPU 131 executes the program, or as a work area for data processing. The RTC 134 measures the current date and time.

  The effect control board 130 sets the contents of the effect based on data indicating the result of the special symbol determination sent from the game control board 100. In that case, the input of the operation information from the production | presentation key 27 may be received and the production | generation content according to the operation information may be set. The effect control board 130 transmits a command for instructing execution of the effect of the set effect contents to the image sound control board 140 and the lamp control board 150.

[Configuration of Image Sound Control Board 140]
The image sound control board 140 includes a CPU 141, a ROM 142, and a RAM 143. Based on the program stored in the ROM 142, the CPU 141 performs arithmetic processing when controlling an image expressing the content of the effect. Although not shown in the figure, the image sound control board 140 is output from a VDP (Video Display Processor) that generates an effect image displayed on the main liquid crystal display device 5 and the sub liquid crystal display device 6, and the speaker 24. An acoustic DSP (Digital Signal Processor) that generates acoustic data is provided. The CPU 141 controls the operation of the VDP and the sound DSP by generating a control signal based on the command from the effect control board 130 and the program stored in the ROM 142 and outputting it to the VDP and the sound DSP. The VDP for generating an image may be provided for each of the main liquid crystal display device 5 and the sub liquid crystal display device 6, or only one VDP may be provided.

  Connected to the acoustic DSP are an acoustic ROM for storing various acoustic data related to music, voice, sound effects, etc., and an SDRAM used as a work area for data processing by the acoustic DSP. The acoustic DSP reads the acoustic data corresponding to the control signal from the CPU 141 from the acoustic ROM to the SDRAM, executes data processing, and outputs the acoustic data after the data processing to the speaker 24.

  The VDP has an image ROM for storing material data necessary for generating the effect image, a drawing engine for executing the rendering process of the effect image, and an output circuit for outputting the effect image drawn by the drawing engine to the liquid crystal display device 5. Have. The drawing engine draws the effect image in the frame buffer using the material data stored in the image ROM based on the control signal from the CPU 141. The output circuit outputs the effect image drawn in the frame buffer to the liquid crystal display device 5 at a predetermined timing.

[Configuration of Lamp Control Board 150]
The lamp control board 150 includes a CPU 151, a ROM 152, and a RAM 153. Based on the program stored in the ROM 152, the CPU 151 performs arithmetic processing when controlling the operation of the panel lamp 25, the frame lamp 37, the effect button 26, and the movable accessory 7. The RAM 153 is used as a storage area for temporarily storing various data used when the CPU 151 executes the program, or a work area for data processing.

  The ROM 152 stores light emission pattern data and operation pattern data. Here, the light emission pattern data is data indicating the light emission patterns of the light emitting elements included in the frame lamp 37, the panel lamp 25, and the movable accessory 7. The motion pattern data is data indicating the motion pattern of the movable accessory 7.

  The CPU 151 reads the light emission pattern data corresponding to the command received from the effect control board 130 from the light emission pattern data stored in the ROM 152 to the RAM 153, and the light emission of the panel lamp 25, the frame lamp 37, and the movable accessory 7. Controls the light emission of the device. Further, the CPU 151 reads out the operation pattern data corresponding to the command received from the effect control board 130 from the operation pattern data stored in the ROM 152 to the RAM 153 and drives the motor for operating the movable accessory 7. Control. The effect button 26 is configured to protrude upward, and the CPU 151 controls the drive of the motor for operating the effect button 26 to operate the effect button 26. When the effect button 26 is pressed by the player, the CPU 151 transmits information indicating that the effect button 26 is pressed to the effect control board 130.

[Description of gaming state]
Here, the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment will be described. The gaming state includes a low-probability gaming state in which the probability of being determined to be a jackpot is a first probability (eg, 1/320), and a second probability in which the probability of being determined to be a jackpot is higher than the first probability. There is a high probability gaming state (for example, 1/32).

  In addition, the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment includes a gaming state without time saving and a gaming state with time saving. The game state with time saving has a relatively high probability of being determined to be a hit in the normal symbol determination (for example, 1/1) as compared to the game state without time reduction. Further, in the game state with time reduction, the opening time of the electric tulip 17 when it is determined to be a hit is relatively long (for example, 1.8 seconds × 3 times), and the variation time of the normal symbol is relatively short ( For example, 2 seconds). In other words, in the game state with time reduction, when the game ball passes through the gate 15 or the gate 16, a normal symbol determination is performed, and it is a hit with a relatively high probability, and the second start port 12 is opened, for example, 1.8 seconds × 3 times Thus, it becomes easy for the game ball to win. Also, in the game state with time saving, the variation time of the special symbol is shortened compared to the game state without time reduction.

  On the other hand, the game state without time reduction has a relatively low probability of being determined to be a hit in normal symbol determination (for example, 1/50) as compared to the game state with time reduction, and the electric tulip 17 when determined to be a win. The opening time is relatively short (for example, 0.1 seconds × 1 time per short opening), and the normal symbol variation time is relatively long (for example, 25 seconds). That is, in the game mode without time saving, even if the game ball passes the gate 15 or the gate 16 and the normal symbol determination is performed, the probability of winning is relatively low and the release time per unit time is short. Is difficult to win the second starting port 12.

  In the present embodiment, at the end of the jackpot game, the gaming machine 1 is set to a high-probability gaming state or a low-probability gaming state, and is set to a gaming state with time saving or a gaming state without time saving. Note that the low-probability gaming state and the short-timeless gaming state are referred to as “normal gaming state”, and the pachinko gaming machine 1 is initially set to the normal gaming state. In addition, a high-probability gaming state and a time-reduced gaming state may be referred to as “probability changing gaming state”, and a low-probability gaming state and a time-reducing gaming state may be referred to as “time-shortening gaming state”.

[Description of jackpot design]
Next, the jackpot symbol (type of jackpot) in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment will be described.

  FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating an example of a jackpot symbol selected in accordance with a winning at each start opening and a jackpot game corresponding to the jackpot symbol.

  As shown in FIG. 5, when a game ball is won at the first starting port 11 and it is determined that the jackpot is a jackpot symbol A, B, or C is selected, and the selected jackpot symbol is predetermined. After a lapse of time, the first special symbol display 41 is stopped and displayed. After the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 41, a jackpot game (special game) corresponding to each jackpot symbol is performed. If the game ball is won at the second starting port 12 and it is determined that the jackpot is a big win, any one of the big win symbols D, E, F is selected, and the selected jackpot symbol is the second after the predetermined time has elapsed. The special symbol display 42 is stopped and displayed. After the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 42, a jackpot game (special game) corresponding to each jackpot symbol is performed.

  Specifically, when it is determined that the jackpot is based on the winning at the first starting port 11, the jackpot symbol A is selected at a rate of 25%, the jackpot symbol B is selected at a rate of 65%, and 10% The jackpot symbol C is selected in proportion.

  When the jackpot symbol A stops, as a jackpot game, until a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, until the number of game balls won in the jackpot 13 reaches 10 or after the jackpot 13 is opened 29 (Until 5 seconds elapses), the long open round game in which the special winning opening 13 is opened is performed four times (four rounds (indicated as “R”)). After the jackpot symbol A stops and the jackpot game is played, the game shifts to the short-time game state. The short-time gaming state is maintained until a special symbol change is made 100 times (when it is not a big win), and when the 100th special symbol change is completed, the normal game state is restored. When the big hit is made before the 100th special symbol change is made, the game state after the big hit game is newly set according to the big hit symbol.

  When the jackpot symbol B stops, a 4R long open round game is played as a jackpot game. When the jackpot symbol C stops, a 16R long open round game is played as a jackpot game. When the jackpot symbol B or the jackpot symbol C is stopped and the jackpot game is played, after the jackpot game, the game shifts to a probability change gaming state. The probable gaming state continues until the next jackpot.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the jackpot is based on the winning at the second starting port 12, the jackpot symbol D is selected at a rate of 25%, the jackpot symbol E is selected at a rate of 25%, and the jackpot symbol at a rate of 50% Symbol F is selected.

  When the jackpot symbol D stops, a 4R long open round game is played as a jackpot game. After the jackpot symbol D is stopped and the jackpot game is played, the game shifts to the short-time game state, and after 100 special symbols are changed, the game returns to the normal game state.

  When the jackpot symbol E stops, a 4R long open round game is played as a jackpot game. When the jackpot symbol F stops, a 16R long open round game is played as a jackpot game. When the jackpot symbol E or the jackpot symbol F is stopped and the jackpot game is played, after the jackpot game, the game shifts to the probability variation game state, and the probability variation game state is maintained until the next jackpot game.

  The jackpot where the jackpot symbol A or D is stopped (the jackpot that shifts to the short-time game state after the jackpot game) is called “normal jackpot” and the jackpot symbol B, C, E, or F is stopped (the jackpot game) A jackpot that later shifts to a probable gaming state) is sometimes referred to as a “probable jackpot”.

  As is clear from FIG. 5, the case where the big hit is determined by the winning of the game ball to the second start port 12 is more than the case of the big win determined by the winning of the game ball to the first starting port 11. , 16R long open round game is likely to be performed. That is, the player is obtained when the game ball is determined to be a big win by winning the game ball to the second start port 12 than when the game ball is determined to be a big win by winning the game ball to the first start port 11. There are many prize balls, which is advantageous for the player.

[Description of normal symbols]
Next, the result of the normal symbol determination in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment and the operation pattern of the electric tulip 17 (opening pattern of the second start port 12) when determined to be a win in the normal symbol determination will be described.

  FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an example of the opening pattern of the second start port 12 when the normal symbol indicating the result of the normal symbol determination and the normal symbol indicating the winning is stopped and displayed on the normal symbol display 45.

  When the game ball passes through the gate 15 or 16, a normal symbol determination is performed. When the normal symbol determination is performed, the normal symbol is variably displayed on the normal symbol display 45, and the symbol corresponding to the result of the normal symbol determination is stopped and displayed on the normal symbol display 45 after a predetermined time has elapsed. When the symbol indicating the normal symbol determination is stopped and displayed on the normal symbol display 45, the second start port 12 is opened in a predetermined pattern.

  Hereinafter, the opening game of the second start port 12 that is performed when the normal symbol determination is determined to be a win is referred to as “a normal hit game”.

  As shown in FIG. 6, in the normal gaming state, as a result of the normal symbol determination, as a result of the normal symbol display 45, the normal symbol display 45 stops and displays the normal symbol A, and the normal symbol display 45 displays the normal symbols B to D. There is a per-long-open where one of them is stopped and a loss where the loss symbol is stopped and displayed on the normal symbol display 45. In the normal gaming state, the probability that the general map A is stopped and displayed is 1/200, the probability that the general map B is stopped and displayed is 1/200, and the probability that the general map C is stopped and displayed is 1/200. The probability that the general map D is stopped and displayed is 1/200. In the normal gaming state, the probability that the lost symbol is stopped and displayed is 49/50.

  In the normal gaming state, when the map A is stopped and displayed, the second start port 12 is opened only for 0.1 second once. Even if the map A is stopped and the second start port 12 is opened, the opening time of the second start port 12 is relatively short, so that it is difficult for the game ball to win the second start port 12. Here, the game per ordinary figure in which the second start port 12 is opened short may be referred to as “game per ordinary figure short opening”.

  On the other hand, when any of the normal maps B to D is stopped and displayed in the normal gaming state, the second start port 12 is opened long. Specifically, when the normal figure B is stopped and displayed in the normal gaming state, the second start port 12 is opened only once for 1.0 second. In addition, when the figure C is stopped and displayed in the normal gaming state, the second start port 12 is opened twice for 1.0 seconds (1.0 seconds × twice). Further, when the map D is stopped and displayed in the normal gaming state, the second start port 12 is opened for 1.0 second three times (1.0 second × 3 times opened). Note that the second start port 12 is not opened even if the lost symbol is stopped and displayed.

  When any one of the normal maps B to D is stopped and the second start port 12 is opened, the game ball wins the second start port 12 because the opening time of the second start port 12 is relatively long. It becomes easy. Here, a game per game with the second start port 12 opened for a long time may be referred to as “game per game with a long game open”.

  On the other hand, in the probability variation gaming state or the short-time gaming state (that is, the gaming state with a short time), the ratio of the above-described usual figures A to D is high, and both are 50/200. Moreover, in the game state with time saving, the opening time of the 2nd start port 12 becomes longer than a normal game state. Specifically, in the game state with time saving, when the map A is stopped and displayed, the second start port 12 is opened for 1.8 seconds three times. In addition, when the figure B is stopped and displayed in the time-saving gaming state, the second start opening 12 is opened once for 1.5 seconds, and when the figure C is stopped and displayed, the second start opening 12 is displayed. Is opened twice for 1.5 seconds, and when the map D is stopped and displayed, the second start port 12 is opened for 1.5 seconds three times.

  In the game state with a short time, a game is performed per opening of the long-term figure even if any of the symbols A to D is determined to be almost a win in the normal symbol determination. Further, in the game state with time saving, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is also shortened compared to that in the normal game state. For this reason, in the gaming state with a time saving, the second start port 12 is in a state where it is easy to open, and the number of game balls launched into the game area 10 is relatively high (for example, one to several). The ball enters the second starting port 12.

  In FIG. 6, the probability of losing in the normal symbol determination is 0% in the probability variation gaming state or the short-time gaming state, but it is determined that the normal symbol determination is lost in the probability variation gaming state or the time-short gaming state. There may be cases. However, in the probability variation gaming state or the short-time gaming state, the probability of being determined to be lost in the normal symbol determination is set to be lower than that in the normal gaming state (the probability of being determined to be win is set to be high). For example, in the game state with a time saving, the probability of losing in the normal symbol determination may be about 1/100.

  FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating an example of an opening pattern of the second start port 12 when it is determined that the normal symbol determination is successful in the normal gaming state. FIG. 7A shows an opening pattern of the second start port 12 when the general map A is displayed as stopped, and FIG. 7B shows the second start port 12 when the general map B is displayed as stopped. 7 (C) shows the opening pattern of the second start port 12 when the general map C is stopped and displayed, and FIG. 7 (D) shows the case where the general map D is stopped and displayed. The opening pattern of the 2nd starting port 12 is shown.

  As shown in FIG. 7A, when the normal symbol A is stopped and displayed on the normal symbol display 45, the short opening that is closed after the second start port 12 is opened for 0.1 second is performed only once. As a result, the game is completed per game. When the game per game is completed, if the right to determine the normal symbol is reserved, the reserved right to determine the normal symbol is consumed and the next normal symbol is changed.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 7B, when the normal symbol B is stopped and displayed on the normal symbol display 45, the long opening that is closed after the second start port 12 is opened for 1.0 second is once. Only the game is completed per game.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 7C, when the normal symbol C is stopped and displayed on the normal symbol display 45, the second start port 12 is opened for 1.0 second and then closed, and further for one second. After the closing period, the second start port 12 is opened again for 1.0 second and then closed, and the game ends as usual. Here, the closing period from the end of the long opening of the second start port 12 to the next long opening of the second start port 12 is referred to as an interval period.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 7D, when the normal symbol D is stopped and displayed on the normal symbol display 45, the first opening of the second start port 12 is opened for the first time (opening for 1.0 second). After the interval period (blocking for 1.0 second) has elapsed, the second opening of the second start port 12 is opened for the second time. After the second opening of the second starting port 12 is performed for the second time, the second opening of the second starting port 12 is further opened for the third time after an interval period (blocking for 1.0 second) has elapsed. Then, after the third opening of the second start port 12 is completed, the game is terminated per usual figure.

  Thus, in the normal gaming state, when it is determined that the normal symbol is determined to be per long release (stop of the normal symbols B to D), the second start port 12 is set to 1 by the symbol stopped and displayed on the normal symbol display 45. Opened 3 to 3 times. Note that there may be a plurality of the interval periods. For example, 1 second is set as an interval period between the first long opening of the second starting port 12 and the second long opening, and the second long opening and the third long opening of the second starting port 12 are set. 2 seconds may be set as the interval period between the two. Moreover, according to the symbol stopped by the normal symbol display 45, the number of times that the second start port 12 is opened long may be the same or the interval period may be different. For example, there are general maps C1 and C2 in which the second start port 12 is opened twice, and when the general map C1 stops, the interval period is set to 1 second, and when the general map C2 stops, the interval is set. The period may be set to 2 seconds. In addition, there are general maps D1 and D2 in which the second start port 12 is opened three times long, and when the general map D1 stops, the interval period is the first time (the first interval and the second interval respectively) The same interval may be set to 1 second, or 1 second and 2 seconds, respectively. When the normal map D2 stops, the interval period is the second time (the first interval and the second interval). The intervals may be the same 2 seconds, or 2 seconds and 3 seconds, respectively. Moreover, there may be an open pattern in which the interval period is 0.5 seconds, for example. Further, the time for long release per session is not limited to 1 second, and may be another time. Also, depending on the symbol stopped by the normal symbol display 45, the time for long release per time may be different.

  Next, effects performed in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment will be described. In the present embodiment, in the normal gaming state, when it is determined that the normal symbol determination is per long opening, a suggestion effect indicating that the second start port 12 is long open is performed. Below, an example of the production | presentation performed during a game per common figure is demonstrated.

  FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating each opening pattern of the second start opening 12 when the normal symbol determination is determined to be a winning in the normal gaming state, and an effect performed with the opening of the second start opening 12. FIG. 8A shows an effect performed when the general map B is displayed in a stopped state, and FIG. 8B shows an effect performed when the general map C is displayed in a stopped state. ) Shows an effect performed when the general map D is stopped and displayed.

  As shown in FIG. 8A, when the normal symbol B is stopped and displayed on the normal symbol display 45, the first opening of the second starter 12 is opened for the first time (opening for 1.0 second). The character A is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5 while the second start port 12 is long open. Next, after the second start port 12 is closed, a second effect of whether or not the second opening of the second start port 12 is to be performed for the second time is performed at a predetermined timing t1. Specifically, an effect that causes the player to expect whether or not the character B appears is performed in the roaring effect performed at the timing t1. When the general map B is stopped and displayed, the character B does not appear as a result of the roaring effect, and the second opening of the second start port 12 is not opened for the second time.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 8 (B), when the general map C is stopped and displayed, the second start port 12 is long open (first long open) as in FIG. 8 (A). (2) Character A is displayed while the starting port 12 is open, and after the second starting port 12 is closed, an effect of whether or not the character B appears at a predetermined timing t1 is performed. As a result of the roaring effect, the character B appears and the second start port 12 is opened again (second long opening). The effect in which the character B appears is a notification effect informing that the second opening of the second start port 12 is performed for the second time. Next, at a timing t2 after the second long opening of the second starting port 12 is completed, a roaring effect that makes the player expect the third long opening of the second starting port 12 to be performed is performed. Specifically, in the roaring effect performed at this timing t2, the effect of whether or not the character C appears is performed. When the general map C is stopped and displayed, the character C does not appear as a result of the effect of whether or not the character C appears, and the third opening of the second start port 12 is not performed for the third time.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 8C, when the normal map D is stopped and displayed, the character A is displayed while the first opening of the second starting port 12 is being opened for the first time, and at the timing t1 in the first interval period. In addition, an effect of whether or not the character B appears is performed. As a result of the roaring effect, the character B appears and the second opening of the second start port 12 is opened for the second time. Next, at the timing t2 (second interval period) after the second opening of the second start port 12 is completed, an effect of whether or not the character C appears is performed. As a result of the roaring effect, the character C appears and the second opening of the second start port 12 is opened for the third time.

  Thus, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the game ball easily wins the second start opening 12 in the normal pattern in the opening pattern of the second start opening 12 (the operation pattern of the electric tulip 17). There are multiple patterns with relatively long open times. Specifically, there are a pattern in which the second start port 12 is opened only once, a pattern in which the second opening 12 is opened for two times, and a pattern in which the second start port 12 is opened for only three times. An effect suggesting these open patterns is performed in the liquid crystal display device 5. For example, as an effect suggesting an opening pattern of the second start port 12, an announcement whether or not the second opening of the second start port 12 is performed for the second time and a notification that the second long opening is performed are notified. A notification effect (an effect for causing character B to appear) is performed. By performing such a roaring effect, it is possible to cause the player to expect that the second starting port 12 will be further opened, and by performing the notification effect, the second starting port 12 may be opened longer. A player can be notified and satisfaction can be given. Further, it is possible to prompt the player to launch a game ball by using the roaring effect and the notification effect.

  As described above, which pattern of the plurality of patterns shown in FIG. 6 is opened by the second start port 12 is determined by the normal symbol stopped and displayed on the normal symbol display 45. For this reason, the player can recognize the pattern in which the second start port 12 is opened thereafter by the normal symbol stopped and displayed on the normal symbol display 45. However, the player usually plays a game while watching the effects displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5. For this reason, even if the normal symbol indicating the opening pattern of the second starting port 12 is stopped and displayed on the normal symbol display 45, the player can have a sense of expectation and satisfaction by performing the roaring effect and the notification effect. Can do. That is, the liquid crystal display device 5 performs effects based on changes in special symbols and normal symbols, and various effects that make the player interested. For example, a decorative symbol corresponding to the special symbol is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5, and whether or not the big hit is advantageous to the player is notified by the decorative symbol stop mode. Further, in the liquid crystal display device 5, a turning effect and a notification effect are performed based on the variation of the normal symbol. In contrast, the indicator 4 (special symbol indicators 41 and 42, normal symbol indicator 45) only lights the LED, and in the LED display mode, the player looks at the special symbol judgment or normal It is difficult to recognize the result of symbol determination. For this reason, the player usually plays a game while looking at the effects displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5 without looking at the symbols displayed on the display 4. Therefore, even if the normal symbol indicating the opening pattern of the second start port 12 is stopped and displayed on the normal symbol display 45, the player can expect a sense of expectation by performing the turning effect and the notification effect performed in the liquid crystal display device 5. It can make you feel satisfied.

  It should be noted that the character indicating that the second start port 12 is long open may appear not only at the above-described timing but also at any timing during the game per normal game. For example, the character may appear while the second start port 12 is long open or during an interval period. Further, for example, before the first opening of the second starting port 12 is performed for the first time, the character B indicating that the second opening of the second starting port 12 is performed for the second time or the second starting port 12 of the third time is performed. You may make the character C which shows that long release is performed appear.

  Further, it may be suggested that the second start port 12 is opened long and the number of long open times of the second start port 12 during normal symbol variation.

  8A to 8C, before the first opening of the second starting port 12 is performed for the first time, the second starting port 12 is opened short, and the second starting port 12 is opened short. After the predetermined time has elapsed, the first opening of the second start port 12 may be performed for the first time.

  FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating an example of another opening pattern of the second start port 12. As shown in FIG. 9, in the normal symbol determination, for example, when it is determined that the normal symbol B is about to be released per long release, the normal symbol B is changed after the predetermined time has elapsed since the normal symbol fluctuated. When stopped, the second starting port 12 is first opened shortly. Then, the first long opening of the second starting port 12 is performed after a predetermined time has elapsed since the short opening of the second starting port 12 was completed. In this case, the first long opening of the second starting port 12 is performed after the second starting port 12 is opened shortly until the first long opening of the second starting port 12 is performed. Character A may appear. Further, a character indicating that the second opening of the second starting port 12 is performed for the second time after the second starting port 12 is opened for a short time until the first opening of the second starting port 12 is performed for the first time. B or a character C indicating that the second opening of the second start port 12 is to be opened for the third time may appear. In addition, as shown in FIG. 9, when the short opening of the 2nd starting port 12 is performed before the first long opening is performed, a symbol stops according to the symbol stopped by the normal symbol display 45. The time from when the first long release is performed may be different.

  Moreover, in order to ensure the time for performing the roaring effect shown in FIG. 8A, the second start port 12 may be opened short after the second start port 12 is opened long. Further, in order to secure time for performing the second turn effect shown in FIG. 8B, the second start port 12 may be opened short after the second start of the second start port 12 is long. Good.

  FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating another example of the opening pattern of the second start port 12 when it is determined that the normal symbol determination is successful in the normal gaming state. FIG. 10A shows an opening pattern of the second start port 12 when the general map B is displayed in a stopped state, and FIG. 10B shows the second start port 12 when the general map C is displayed in a stopped state. FIG. 10C shows the opening pattern of the second start port 12 when the general map D is stopped and displayed.

  As shown in FIG. 10A, when the normal symbol B is stopped and displayed on the normal symbol display 45, the first opening of the second start port 12 is opened for the first time (opening for 1.0 second). Next, after an interval period of 1 second, the second start port 12 opens shortly for 0.1 second. During this interval period, an effect of whether or not the character B appears is performed.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 10B, when the general symbol C is stopped and displayed on the normal symbol display 45, the first opening of the second starter 12 is opened for the first time, and after the interval period, further 2 The second opening of the second start port 12 is opened. After the second opening of the second starting port 12 for the second time, the second starting port 12 is opened short for 0.1 second after an interval period of 1 second. During the second interval period, an effect of whether or not the character C appears is performed.

  Note that, as shown in FIG. 10C, in the case of the long opening when the usual figure D stops, the short opening of the second starting port 12 is not performed after the third opening of the second starting port 12 for the third time. Not done. Also in the case shown in FIG. 10, the short opening of the second starting port 12 may be performed as described above before the first long opening of the second starting port 12 is performed.

  As described above, even when the long opening control of the second starting port 12 is finished by the n-th (n is 1 or 2) long opening, the second starting port 12 is opened short after the n-th long opening. You may let them. Accordingly, it is possible to secure a time for performing the rolling effect as to whether or not the long opening of the second starting port 12 is performed for the (n + 1) th time. If the second opening 12 is not opened shortly after the second opening of the second starting port 12 for the nth time, the game per game is ended by the end of the long opening of the second starting port 12 for the nth time. However, the next normal symbol change may be started immediately during the production. If it does so, a player will know that the 2nd starting port 12 does not open long after a roaring effect, and amusement property will be impaired. In addition, during the production effect, an effect based on the variation of the next normal symbol (an ordinary diagram variation production described later) or a production effect according to the end of the variation may be performed. Therefore, even if the long opening of the second start port 12 ends at the n-th time, the n-th second start port 12 of the second start port 12 is stopped so that the variation of the next normal symbol is not started during the turn effect. After the long opening, the second start port 12 is opened short. As a result, it is possible to secure time for performing the roaring effect.

  In the following, the above-mentioned roaring effect and notification effect that are performed while a game is being performed per general figure long opening may be collectively referred to as “normal figure opening effect”.

  Next, specific examples of the above-described roaring effect and notification effect (general map opening effect) will be described. First, an effect displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5 will be described. FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating an example of an image displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5 during the variation of the special symbol.

  As shown in FIG. 11, a decorative pattern 51, a reserved image 52, and the reserved image 53 are displayed on the screen of the main liquid crystal display device 5. The decorative symbol 51 includes three decorative symbols: a left decorative symbol 51a displayed in the left region, a middle decorative symbol 51b displayed in the middle region, and a right decorative symbol 51c displayed in the right region. Each decorative design is an image including any number of “1” to “9”, for example, and is an image with various decorations. When the variation of the special symbol is started on the first special symbol display 41 or the second special symbol display 42, the decorative symbol 51 starts the variation display, and when the variation of the special symbol is finished, the decorative symbol 51 stops. . Whether or not a big hit is made is notified by the stop mode of the decorative pattern 51. For example, when three similar types of decorative symbols stop together (for example, “777”), it indicates that it is a big win, and when three similar types of decorative symbols do not stop together, it indicates that it is a loss.

  During the change of the special symbol, a reach effect using the decorative symbol 51 may be performed. The reach effect is that two of the three regions (for example, the left region and the right region) have the same type of decorative symbols temporarily stopped, and the remaining one region (middle region) has two temporarily stopped decorative symbols and This is an effect that makes the player expect the same kind of decorative design to stop. Reach production is a low expectation reach that has a relatively low chance of winning (expectation), a medium expectation reach that has a medium chance of being a big win, and a relatively high chance of a big win With high expectation reach production. For example, when the low expectation reach effect is performed, the possibility that the jackpot will be notified using the decorative pattern 51 is about 0.1%, for example. In addition, when the medium expectation degree reach effect is performed, the possibility that the jackpot will be notified using the decorative pattern 51 is, for example, about several to 10%. Moreover, when a high expectation reach production is performed, the possibility that the jackpot will be notified using the decorative design 51 is, for example, 25% or more.

  Here, before the reach effect is performed, a notice effect that suggests the possibility of a big hit is performed. For example, as a notice effect, a notice image is displayed on the main liquid crystal display device 5, a notice image is displayed on the sub liquid crystal display device 6, and sound is output. Further, before the reach effect is performed, a pseudo-continuation (pseudo continuous notice effect) for re-changing the decorative design 51 may be performed. Here, the pseudo-ream is an effect in which the decoration symbol 51 is temporarily changed after the special symbol is changed once, then temporarily stopped, and further changed again. The re-variation of the decorative pattern 51 may be performed not only once but a plurality of times. For example, when the decorative symbol 51 starts to fluctuate and then temporarily fluctuates and is re-fluctuated only once, it is called pseudo-continuous twice. Further, when the decorative symbol 51 starts to fluctuate, temporarily stops, then re-varies and temporarily stops again, and when the second re-fluctuation is performed, it is referred to as pseudo-continuous three times. The greater the number of times the decorative symbol 51 is re-variable, the higher the possibility of winning the jackpot.

  In the gaming machine of this embodiment, as will be described later, the variation pattern (variation time) of the special symbol is based on the jackpot random number, the reach random number, and the variation pattern random number acquired in accordance with the winning of the game ball to the starting port. An effect is performed based on the determined variation pattern. For example, after the decorative symbol 51 starts to fluctuate, any of the above reach effects are not performed and the fluctuating pattern is stopped in a losing manner. After the pseudo-continuous operation is performed twice, any of the above reach effects are not performed. There is a variation pattern. In addition, there are a variation pattern in which a low expectation reach effect is performed without performing the pseudo-ream, and a variation pattern in which a low expectation reach effect is performed after two pseudo-reams are performed. In addition, a fluctuation pattern in which a medium expectation reach production is performed without performing the above-described pseudo-ream, a variation pattern in which a medium expectation reach production is performed after two pseudo-reams are performed, and a middle after three pseudo-reams are performed. There is a variation pattern in which the expectation reach production is performed. In addition, a fluctuation pattern in which a high expectation reach production is performed without performing the above-described pseudo-ream, a variation pattern in which a high expectation reach production is performed after two pseudo-reams, and a high pattern after three pseudo-reams are performed. There are a variation pattern in which an expectation reach production is performed and a variation pattern in which a high expectation reach production is performed after four pseudo-continuations are performed. Based on the determination result of whether or not it is a big hit, one of these variation patterns is determined, so that the greater the number of pseudo-reams, the higher the chance of a big hit, and a low expectation reach production. The probability of winning a jackpot increases in the order of expectation reach production and high expectation reach production.

  Returning to FIG. 11, the hold image 52 is an image showing the hold of the right of the first special symbol determination or the second special symbol determination. When the game ball wins the first start port 11 during the change of the special symbol or during the jackpot game, the right of the first special symbol determination related to the winning is reserved up to four. In addition, when the game ball wins the second starting port 12 during the change of the special symbol or during the big hit game, the right of the second special symbol determination related to the winning is reserved up to four. The reserved image 52 is an image indicating that the right of special symbol determination is reserved. In the example illustrated in FIG. 11, four first special symbol determination rights are reserved, and four reserved images 52 are displayed. The reserved image 52 is digested in order from the right. Note that the hold image 52 has a plurality of display modes indicating the degree of expectation for the jackpot. When the right of special symbol determination is suspended, a prior determination is made as to whether or not the right is a big hit. Depending on the result of the prior determination, the reserved image 52 may change from a normal display mode that does not suggest the degree of expectation (for example, white) to a specific display mode that suggests the degree of expectation (blue, green, red, etc.). For example, when the hold image 52 is displayed in blue, the expected degree (possibility of jackpot) is 1%, and when displayed in green, the expected degree is 5% and displayed in red The expectation is 30% or more. There are various timings at which the hold image 52 changes from the normal display mode to the specific display mode. For example, you may change to a specific display mode at the timing at which the hold image 52 is displayed when the game ball is won at the start opening. In addition, after the game ball has won the start opening, the special symbol that has changed at the time of winning may stop, and the hold image 52 may change to a specific display mode at the timing when the next special symbol starts to change. . In this case, when the next special symbol change is started, each reserved image 52 may move to the right in FIG. 11, and the reserved image 52 may change during the movement.

  The reserved image 52 is continuously displayed as the reserved image 53 even after the change of the special symbol corresponding to the reserved image is started. That is, the reserved image 53 is an image corresponding to the current special symbol variation, and is erased when the current special symbol variation ends. Note that the reserved image 53 may not be displayed while the reach effect is performed.

  In addition to the one shown in FIG. 11, an image based on the result of the special symbol determination is displayed on the main liquid crystal display device 5. For example, a preview image that suggests the possibility of a jackpot is displayed, or a moving image that expects a jackpot is displayed during the reach production using the decorative pattern 51.

  It should be noted that, in the normal gaming state, a variation effect using the decorative pattern 51 performed based on the winning of the game ball at the first start port 11 and the second start port 12 during the long opening of the second start port 12. A variation effect different from the variation effect using the decorative design 51 performed based on the winning of the game ball may be performed. For example, in the variation effect performed based on the winning of the game ball at the first start port 11, an effect is performed in which the decorative design 51 shown in FIG. 11 is superimposed on the normal background image. On the other hand, in the normal gaming state, when one of the normal symbols B to D is stopped on the normal symbol display 45 and the second start port 12 is opened long, the second start port 12 is being opened long. When a game ball wins at the second starting port 12, a dedicated variation effect (special 2 dedicated variation effect) is performed when the second special symbol changes based on the winning. For example, in the special 2 dedicated variation effect, a dedicated background image different from the normal background image is displayed, and an effect in which the decorative design 51 changes is superimposed on the dedicated background image, or the dedicated decorative design is performed. An effect that fluctuates is performed. In addition, in the special 2 dedicated variation effect, a dedicated character may be displayed.

  Here, the main liquid crystal display device 5 may be subjected to the usual figure change effect during the normal symbol change, or the above-mentioned turning effect or notification effect may be given during the game per common figure.

  FIG. 12 is a diagram illustrating an example of a general pattern change effect performed during the change of a normal symbol. As shown in FIG. 12, the liquid crystal display device 5 may display a normal map variation image 60 as a normal map variation effect based on the result of the normal symbol determination.

  The normal pattern variation image 60 is an image based on the normal symbol determination, and is an image displayed in accordance with the variation of the normal symbol. For example, when it is determined that the normal symbol is determined to be about long open, the normal pattern variation image 60 is displayed at the start of the variation of the normal symbol (or when a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of variation). As described above, the result of the normal symbol determination includes the loss, per short opening, and per long opening, and when the normal symbol determination result is lost, the normal pattern variation image 60 is not normally displayed. However, when the result of the normal symbol determination is per long open, the normal pattern variation image 60 may be displayed during the variation of the normal symbol. In addition, even when the result of the normal symbol determination is short open or lost, the normal variation image 60 may be displayed during the variation of the normal symbol due to a predetermined lottery. In the game state with time saving, even if the result of the normal symbol determination is successful, the universal map variation image 60 may not be displayed.

  As shown in FIG. 12, the normal pattern variation image 60 includes a “long” image indicating the per unit of long open of the normal symbol determination, a “short” image indicating the per unit of short open of the normal symbol determination, and a loss of the normal symbol determination. “×” image shown. As described above, there are three types (common figures B to D) per long opening for normal symbol determination. The “long” image in the normal map variation image 60 indicates any one of these three types of per-long opening. There may be images corresponding to each of the three types of long opening, and each image may indicate the number of long opening times (long opening time) of the second start port 12.

  The cursor 61 moves between the “long” image, the “short” image, and the “×” image while the normal symbol changes. When a predetermined time elapses after the normal symbol fluctuates, the cursor 61 stops at one of these images. For example, if the result of the normal symbol determination is per long opening, the cursor 61 stops on the “long” image. After the cursor 61 stops on the “long” image, the second start port 12 is opened long. While the second start port 12 is long open, the above-described turning effect or the like is performed.

  FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating an example of an image displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5 after the cursor 61 stops on the “long” image. As shown in FIG. 13, when the cursor 61 stops on the “long” image, that is, when the normal symbol determination per long release is notified, the second start port 12 opens long or opens long. A general map open image 62 indicating that the user is present is displayed. The general map opening image 62 is an example of a general map opening effect, and is, for example, an image imitating the electric tulip 17. The normal map open image 62 changes into a mode showing a state where the second start port 12 is open and a mode showing a state where the second start port 12 is closed.

  Hereinafter, an example of the general map opening effect (the above-mentioned turning effect and notification effect) using the general map opening image 62 will be described.

  FIG. 14 is a diagram illustrating an example of the flow of the general map opening effect using the general map opening image 62. As described above, when it is informed that the result of the normal symbol determination is per long opening, the normal figure opening image 62 is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5.

  In the state of FIG. 14 (A), the second start port 12 is not yet opened, and the normal image opening image 62 is an aspect (closed state) indicating that the second start port 12 is closed. It has become.

  When a predetermined time elapses from the state of FIG. 14A, the normal map open image 62 changes to a mode (open state) indicating the opening of the second start port 12, and the character A (63a) is changed from the normal map open image 62. ) Appears. The normal opening image 62 changes to the open state and the character A (63a) appears, and at the same time, the second start port 12 is opened long. Thereafter, when the first long opening of the second starting port 12 is completed, the normal map opening image 62 changes to a closed state as shown in FIG. In the state shown in FIG. 14C, as the above-described turning effect, an effect indicating whether or not the general-use open image 62 is changed to an open state (whether or not the second start opening 12 is opened for the second time). Production). For example, the above-mentioned roaring effect is performed by alternately repeating the operation of opening the normal image 62 and the operation of closing it.

  As a result of the roaring effect shown in FIG. 14 (C), when the general figure opening image 62 changes to the open state and the character B (63b) appears, the second opening of the second start port 12 is opened for the second time (FIG. 14). (D)). On the other hand, if the normal figure opening image 62 does not change to the open state, the second opening of the second start opening 12 is not opened for the second time, and the opening control of the second start opening 12 based on the result of the normal symbol determination ( The game ends (FIG. 14E).

  When the second opening of the second starting port 12 is completed, the normal opening image 62 changes to the closed state again (FIG. 14F). Here, as shown in FIG. 14 (F), whether or not the normal map open image 62 is changed to the open state is used as an effect of whether or not the third opening of the second start port 12 is performed for the third time. Production is performed.

  As a result of the roaring effect shown in FIG. 14 (F), when the general figure opening image 62 changes to the open state and the character C (63c) appears, the third opening of the second start port 12 is performed (FIG. 14). (G)). On the other hand, if the normal figure opening image 62 does not change to the open state, the third opening of the second starting port 12 is not performed for the third time, and the opening control of the second starting port 12 based on the result of the normal symbol determination ends. FIG. 14 (H)).

  As described above, in the present embodiment, an effect indicating that the second starting port 12 is long open during a game per regular game is performed in stages. Specifically, when the character A (63a) indicating the first long opening of the second start port 12 appears, and then the character B (63b) indicating the second long opening appears, the second second time The opening of the start port 12 is performed. Further, when the character C (63c) indicating the third long opening appears, the third opening of the second start port 12 is performed. In this way, it is possible to make the player expect whether or not the long opening of the second start port 12 will continue.

  In this way, based on the result of the normal symbol determination, a general map release effect using the general map release image 62 is performed. The regular figure opening effect is an effect that suggests that the second opening 12 is long open, and is an effect that suggests the result of normal symbol determination.

  Here, the general symbol opening effect may suggest the result of the special symbol determination in addition to (or instead of) the result of the normal symbol determination. FIG. 15 is a diagram illustrating an example of an effect that suggests a result of the special symbol determination performed in the normal diagram opening effect.

  As shown in FIG. 15, for example, it is per long opening in the normal symbol determination, and a game ball wins the first starting port 11 while the first opening of the second starting port 12 is being performed for the first time. Based on this, the first special symbol starts to fluctuate. Assume that a jackpot determination is made at the start of the fluctuation of the first special symbol. After the first opening of the second start port 12 for the first time, the above-mentioned turning effect is performed. Next, the character X appears instead of the character B in response to the second opening of the second start port 12 for the second time. The appearance of the character X is performed based on the result of the first special symbol determination. The character X notifies the result of the first special symbol determination, and suggests (or notifies) a jackpot. That is, the character that indicates the long opening of the second starter 12 for the second time as an effect that suggests or notifies that the first special symbol (indicated as “special 1” in the figure) that is currently fluctuating stops in a big hit mode. Instead of B, a character X appears.

  FIG. 15 shows an example in which the character X appears in response to the second opening of the second starting port 12 for the second time. However, the character X is also displayed when the second starting port 12 is opened for the third time. May appear. Further, the character X may appear during the roaring effect (during the interval). Moreover, the timing at which the first special symbol starts to fluctuate and the timing at which the second starting port 12 is opened are merely examples. For example, the first opening before the first opening of the second starting port 12 is performed first. Even when the special symbol starts to fluctuate, an effect as shown in FIG. 15 may be performed. Also, when the change of the special symbol is started before the change of the normal symbol, an effect suggesting the result of the special symbol determination as shown in FIG. 15 may be performed. In other words, even after the start of the change of the special symbol determined to be a jackpot, even if the change of the normal symbol is started during the change of the special symbol, the result of the special symbol determination is the big hit in the general figure opening effect. A character X suggesting that it may appear.

  FIG. 16 is a diagram illustrating another example of an effect that suggests a result of the special symbol determination performed in the normal diagram opening effect.

  As shown in FIG. 16, after the first special symbol is determined to be a big hit in the first special symbol determination and the first special symbol starts to fluctuate, the first opening of the second start port 12 is performed based on the result of the normal symbol determination. Suppose that During the first opening of the second start port 12 for the first time, instead of (or in addition to) the character A, a character X is displayed that suggests that the result of the first special symbol determination may be a big hit. Next, the first opening of the second starting port 12 ends, and the second opening of the second starting port 12 is performed. In this second opening of the second starting port 12, the character Y is displayed. Here, the character Y suggests that the result of the first special symbol determination is a jackpot, and that the jackpot is a jackpot (progressive jackpot) with a transition to the probability change gaming state. Is. That is, the character X suggests a jackpot but does not suggest a jackpot type, whereas the character Y also suggests a jackpot type.

  As described above, in the normal opening effect, instead of the characters A to C indicating the long opening of the second start port 12 (or in addition to the characters A to C), the character X indicating the normal jackpot or the probability variation jackpot, or the probability variation A character Y indicating a jackpot may appear. Note that the timing at which the character X and the character Y appear is not limited to FIG. 16, and the character X and the character Y may appear at an arbitrary timing. For example, the character X and the character Y may appear when the second start opening 12 is opened for the third time, or the character X and the character Y may appear during the scolding effect (during the interval).

  In the example shown in FIGS. 15 and 16, the character X or the character Y is caused to appear in the normal figure opening effect, thereby suggesting the determination result for the first special symbol that is currently changing. In another example, the character X or the character Y may indicate the determination result regarding the suspension of the right of the first special symbol determination. Specifically, when a game ball wins the first starting port 11 during the change of the special symbol, whether or not it is a big hit, a big hit symbol, a variation pattern, etc. are determined in advance based on the winning of the game ball, Based on the result of the prior determination, instead of (or in addition to) the characters A to C, the character X and the character Y may appear. That is, a pre-reading effect that suggests that there is a big hit in the suspension of the first special symbol determination may be performed in the normal figure opening effect.

  In addition, by causing the character X or character Y to appear in the normal figure opening effect, the result of the second special symbol determination related to the second special symbol being changed may be suggested, or the second special symbol that is reserved The result of the determination may be suggested.

  Whether the character appearing in the above-mentioned general figure opening effect suggests a determination result for the special symbol that is changing, or suggests a determination result for the special symbol that is pending, the first special symbol and Which judgment result of the second special symbol is suggested may be indicated.

  FIG. 17 is a diagram illustrating an example of a correspondence relationship between the type of character and the content suggested by the character. For example, it is roughly divided into a character X that suggests a normal jackpot or a promising jackpot and a character Y that suggests a promising jackpot.

  Characters X include characters X10, X11, X20, and X21. The character X10 suggests that the result of the first special symbol determination relating to the changing first special symbol is a jackpot. The character X11 suggests that the pending first special symbol determination result (preliminary determination result) is a big hit. The character X20 suggests that the result of the second special symbol determination related to the changing second special symbol is a jackpot. The character X21 suggests that the pending second special symbol determination result (preliminary determination result) is a big hit.

  Character Y includes characters Y10, Y11, Y20, and Y21. The character Y10 suggests that the result of the first special symbol determination relating to the changing first special symbol is a probable big hit. The character Y11 suggests that the result of the first special symbol determination that is on hold (the result of the preliminary determination) is a probable big hit. The character Y20 suggests that the result of the second special symbol determination relating to the second special symbol being fluctuated is a probable big hit. The character Y21 suggests that the pending second special symbol determination result (preliminary determination result) is a probable big hit.

  Thus, depending on the character type and display mode (for example, color and size, the type and number of items worn, etc.), whether the current variation is a big hit or the hold is a big hit, the first special symbol and the second special symbol Which of the determination results is suggested may be indicated.

  In addition, the character X or the character Y that suggests the result of the special symbol determination may indicate the jackpot confirmation (the probability of the jackpot is 100%) or may indicate the possibility of the jackpot. In addition, there are characters having a high probability of jackpot (for example, 50% or more), characters having a medium probability of jackpot (for example, 25%), and characters having a low probability of jackpot (for example, 1%). There may be.

  In addition, during the general figure opening effect, the result of the special symbol determination may be suggested using not only the character but also a predetermined image, sound, movable accessory, and the like.

  In addition, when a game ball is won at the second start opening 12 during the game per this general figure (during the opening of the general figure), based on the result of the prior determination based on the winning at the second start opening 12, The usual figure opening effect may be controlled. That is, when it is determined that the normal symbol determination is per long opening, and the game ball wins the second starting port 12 during the game based on the determination result, the game is performed during the normal drawing release. In a series of ordinary figure opening effects, a pre-reading effect based on winning in the second start port 12 may be performed.

  FIG. 18 is a diagram illustrating an example of a general-use release effect when a game ball wins the second start opening 12 and a big hit is determined during a series of normal-use release effects.

  As shown in FIG. 18, it is assumed that the first special symbol is determined to be lost in the first special symbol determination, and the first special symbol starts to change based on the result of the first special symbol determination. Thereafter, based on the result of the normal symbol determination, the general symbol D indicating the long release per unit is stopped and displayed on the normal symbol display 45, and the second start port 12 is long open. For example, during the first opening of the second start opening 12, a game ball wins the second start opening 12. Based on the winning of the game ball to the second starting port 12, it is preliminarily determined whether or not it is a big hit, and it is assumed that a big hit is made in advance. Then, based on the result of the prior determination, the character X21 appears instead of (or in addition to) the character B during the second opening of the second start port 12 for the second time. That is, the appearance of the character X21 is performed based on the fact that the game ball has won the second starting port 12 during the first opening of the second starting port 12 for the first time. This is a prefetching effect (special 2 reservation prefetching effect) based on a winning game ball. In addition, the special 2 reservation pre-reading effect is not limited to the second opening of the second start opening 12 but may be performed during the turning effect performed between the first and second long opening. The special 2 reservation pre-reading effect may be performed during an interval period before the third long opening, or may be performed during the third long opening. In the case where the pre-reading effect is performed without distinguishing whether the result of the first special symbol determination or the second special symbol determination is suggested, the length of the second start port 12 for the second time During opening, character X is displayed instead of character X21. In this case, does the appearing character X suggest the result of the first special symbol determination related to the changing first special symbol or the result of the preliminary determination for the suspension of the second special symbol determination? The player cannot be identified.

  As shown in FIG. 18, after the character X21 appears during the second opening of the second start port 12, the variation of the first special symbol ends (losing symbol stop), and then the second special symbol Variation starts. In the present embodiment, the variation of the second special symbol is preferentially performed over the variation of the first special symbol. For this reason, even if there is a suspension of the first special symbol determination, if the game ball wins the second start opening 12 while the first start of the second start opening 12 is long, the winning to the second start opening 12 will be won. The variation of the second special symbol based is performed first. In the determination at the time of starting the change of the second special symbol, it is determined that the jackpot is won, and when the second special symbol is stopped, the jackpot game is played.

  Thus, in the present embodiment, the second start port 12 is opened for a plurality of times based on the result of the normal symbol determination. While the second start port 12 is opened a plurality of times, a series of general opening effects are performed. In the general opening effect, a pre-reading effect is performed based on the fact that a game ball has won the second start port 12 during the effect. For example, when a game ball wins the second start opening 12 while the first opening of the second start opening 12 is open for the first time, an effect when the second opening of the second start opening 12 is performed based on the winning is made. Is changed.

  It should be noted that the second special symbol determination due to the winning of the game ball at the second starting port 12 during the series of general figure release effects and the series of general figure release effects is performed before the series of general figure release effects are performed. The ordinary figure opening effect may be performed in distinction from the second special symbol determination suspension that has already been suspended. For example, in the case where the second special symbol determination is put on hold while the second start port 12 of this time is being opened multiple times, and if the hold is a big hit, the character X22 is made to appear and the second start port 12 of this time is made to appear. In the case where the second special symbol determination is put on hold before a plurality of times of long opening, if the hold is a big hit, the character X23 may appear.

  In addition, when the general figure release effect is performed during the change of the first special symbol related to the jackpot, the pre-reading effect based on the winning of the game ball at the second start opening 12 is not performed in the general figure release effect. May be.

  FIG. 19 is a diagram illustrating an example of the control for the general opening effect when the determination result of the changing first special symbol is a jackpot.

  As shown in FIG. 19, it is determined that the first special symbol determination is a big hit, and the first special symbol starts to change based on the result of the first special symbol determination. Thereafter, the second start port 12 is opened long based on the result of the normal symbol determination. For example, during the first opening of the second start opening 12, a game ball wins the second start opening 12. Based on the winning of the game ball to the second starting port 12, it is preliminarily determined whether or not a big hit, and it is preliminarily determined as a big hit in the preliminary determination. Thereafter, an effect of whether or not the second opening of the second start port 12 is performed for the second time is performed, and the second opening of the second start port 12 is performed for the second time.

  While the second opening of the second starting port 12 is being opened for the second time, even if the jackpot is determined in advance by winning the second starting port 12 while the first opening of the second starting port 12 is being opened for the first time, FIG. Unlike the case shown in FIG. 18, the effect that suggests that the result of the second special symbol determination is a big hit is not performed. Specifically, in FIG. 18, when the jackpot is determined in advance by winning the second starting port 12 during the first opening of the second starting port 12 for the first time, the second opening of the second starting port 12 for the second time is opened. Character X21 appeared inside. However, in the example shown in FIG. 19, the character X21 does not appear, but the character X10 indicating the result of the first special symbol determination related to the changing first special symbol appears. Instead of the character X10, a character B indicating that the second opening of the second starting port 12 is to be opened for the second time may be made to appear. In other words, when the first special symbol that is fluctuating is determined to be a big hit, even if it is determined to be a big hit in the pre-judgment based on the winning of a game ball to the second starting port 12, Production is prohibited.

  This is because, when the result of the first special symbol determination is a jackpot, the jackpot game is played after the first special symbol is stopped, and the gaming state is set at the end of the jackpot game. If the gaming state set at the end of the jackpot game based on the variation of the first special symbol and the gaming state at the time of winning the game ball to the second start port 12 are different, When the second special symbol actually starts to fluctuate, it may not be determined to be a big hit. For this reason, the pre-reading effect may not be performed while the special symbol related to the jackpot determination is changing. Even in this case, the effect (character X10 in FIG. 19) suggesting the determination result of the changing special symbol may or may not be performed. In addition, when performing the pre-reading effect without distinguishing whether the result of the first special symbol determination or the second special symbol determination is suggested, during the second long opening of FIG. The character X may appear instead of the character X10.

  Note that the special 2 reservation pre-reading effect may be performed even during the fluctuation of the first special symbol determined to be a big hit. In this case, the pre-reading effect is performed in consideration of the gaming state after the jackpot game when the special symbol being changed stops and the jackpot game is played. Specifically, when it is determined that the probable big hit is determined in the special symbol determination relating to the special symbol being changed, a pre-determination is performed in the probabilistic gaming state, and a pre-reading effect is performed based on the result of the pre-determination. . In addition, when it is determined that a normal jackpot is made in the special symbol determination relating to the changing special symbol, a preliminary determination is performed in the short-time gaming state, and a pre-reading effect is performed based on the result of the preliminary determination.

  Here, there is a case where execution of the above-mentioned general figure opening effect is restricted during the change of the special symbol. In the following, the execution restriction period of the ordinary map opening effect will be described. FIG. 20 is a diagram illustrating a state in which execution of the normal map opening effect is restricted.

  As shown in FIG. 20, the main liquid crystal display device 5 produces an effect using the decorative symbol 51 in accordance with the variation of the special symbol. Specifically, after the special symbol changes, the pre-reach effect is performed. In this pre-reach effect, various notice images are displayed, an effect using a movable accessory is performed, or a pseudo-ream using a decorative pattern 51 is performed. Then, reach is established, and reach production using the decorative design 51 is performed. After reaching the reach, the main liquid crystal display device 5 is prohibited from performing the above-described normal opening effect (the turn effect and the notification effect) until the result (the result of the winning) is notified. For example, if it is assumed that a normal map opening effect has been executed and a reach is established during the normal map opening effect, the execution of the normal map opening effect is prohibited. In other words, when the execution period of the ordinary figure opening effect overlaps with the execution period of the reach effect, the ordinary figure opening effect is not executed.

  As described above, after the reach is established, the player can be made to pay attention to the reach effect by prohibiting the execution of the general opening effect.

  In addition, after reach is established, the execution of the ordinary fluctuation effect (see FIG. 12) may be prohibited. In this case, when the reach is established during the normal variation effect on the assumption that the normal variation effect is executed, the normal variation effect may not be executed. In other words, the gaming machine calculates how many seconds the reach will be established at the time of starting the execution of the normal variation effect, and if the reach is assumed to have been performed, When it is established, the execution of the usual figure change effect is not started. In addition, not only after the reach is established, but when an effect indicating that there is a high probability of being a big hit is performed, the execution of the normal map change effect and / or the normal map release effect may be restricted. For example, when a notice image indicating that the probability of jackpot is 40% or more is displayed, the execution of the ordinary map change effect and / or the ordinary map release effect may be restricted. In addition, when the movable accessory operates, the execution of the general map change effect and / or the general map release effect may be restricted. In addition, after the high expectation reach effect is started among the plurality of reach effects (after the effect indicating that the high expectation reach effect is started), the normal map change effect and / or the normal map release effect is executed. May be limited. In other words, if it is determined that the first special symbol is determined to be a big win, if a specific effect that is a loss and a high expectation for the big win is performed, the execution of the normal figure variation effect and / or the normal figure release effect is restricted. May be.

  In addition, after the reach is established, the second start port 12 is made longer by causing the LEDs provided around the electric tulip 17 to emit light instead of the ordinary map opening effect using the above-described ordinary map opening image 62. The player may be informed of being opened (that is, being opened for a long time). For example, when the execution period of the normal map change effect using the normal map change image 60 or the normal map release effect using the normal map release image 62 and the execution period of the reach effect overlap, the normal map change image 60 is displayed. Execution of the general map change effect and the general map release effect using the general map release image 62 is restricted. That is, by causing the LEDs provided around the electric tulip 17 to emit light, the execution of the normal map change effect and the normal map release effect is restricted, allowing the player to pay attention to the reach effect, and the second start port 12 is long. The player can be informed of the release. In addition to (or instead of) the light emission of the LED, by displaying an image smaller than the normal map fluctuation image 60 or the normal map open image 62, it is suggested or notified that the second start port 12 is opened long. May be. If the execution of the general map opening effect is not restricted, the main liquid crystal display device 5 performs the general map opening effect using the general map opening image 62 and the LEDs provided around the electric tulip 17 emit light. May be. In this case, if execution of the general map opening effect is restricted, the main map opening effect using the general map opening image 62 is not performed on the main liquid crystal display device 5, and the LEDs provided around the electric tulip 17 are not. Only light emission may be performed.

  In addition, when the execution period of the reach effect does not overlap with the execution periods of the ordinary map opening effect and the ordinary map variation effect, the ordinary map opening effect and the ordinary map variation effect are performed in the main liquid crystal display device 5, and the reach effect is performed. In the case where the execution period of the normal map and the execution period of the general map opening effect overlap with the execution period of the general map change effect, the general map release effect may be performed in the sub liquid crystal display device 6. That is, while the reach effect is not performed, it is suggested that the main liquid crystal display device 5 performs the normal map change effect or the normal map release effect to open the second start port 12 long. During the reach effect, The sub liquid crystal display device 6 performs a fluctuating effect and a general map opening effect. Thereby, during the reach production important for the player, the long opening of the second start port 12 can be displayed to the player in an easy-to-understand manner while keeping the player focused on the reach production.

  Further, whether or not the reach effect is performed may be performed in the sub liquid crystal display device 6 in the normal liquid crystal display effect and the normal map opening effect. In other words, when it is determined that the normal pattern change effect is to be performed based on the result of the normal symbol determination, the normal pattern change effect may be always performed in the sub liquid crystal display device 6. Further, when it is determined that the normal symbol determination is per long opening, the general symbol opening effect may always be performed in the sub liquid crystal display device 6. In this case, even when the execution period of the reach effect overlaps with the execution period of the ordinary map opening effect and the ordinary diagram variation effect, the execution of the ordinary map opening effect and the ordinary diagram variation effect is not limited. In other words, even when the reach effect is performed on the main liquid crystal display device 5, the above-described normal map change effect and the normal map release effect may be performed on the sub liquid crystal display device 6. By performing the reach effect, the normal map opening effect, and the normal map changing effect separately on the two display devices, the normal map opening effect and the normal map changing effect can be performed without impairing the visibility of the reach effect. .

  In addition, the execution of the above-described normal map change effect and the normal map opening effect may be limited depending on the type of reach effect to be executed. For example, when the low expectation reach effect is performed, the execution of the above-described normal variation effect and the normal diagram release effect is not limited. Execution of the figure opening effect may be restricted.

  Further, not only the reach effect but also a predetermined effect with a high expectation for the jackpot may be executed, the execution of the above-mentioned normal figure change effect and the normal figure release effect may be restricted. For example, after the notice image indicating that the probability of jackpot is 50% or more is displayed, the execution of the normal map change effect and the normal map release effect may be restricted.

  In addition, when the normal symbol determination per long opening is continued, the execution of the effect accompanying the second long opening may be limited. For example, in the normal symbol determination, it becomes per long opening (ordinary figures B to D), and when the game ball wins the second starting opening 12 during the long opening of the second starting opening 12 based on the per long opening, the winning If the normal symbol determination is per long opening during the change of the second special symbol based on (for the second long opening), the effect based on the second long opening (the above-mentioned normal figure changing effect and / or The execution of the figure opening effect may be restricted. For example, the effect based on the second long opening may not be performed, or a part of the effect may be limited. During the variation of the second special symbol, by restricting the execution of the general symbol variation effect and / or the general symbol release effect, the variation effect based on the second special symbol determination that is more advantageous to the player than the first special symbol determination (described above) The player can be noticed in the special 2 special variation effect). In addition, when the production | presentation based on the second long opening is restrict | limited, for example instead of the above-mentioned usual figure opening production | presentation, the LED provided in the circumference | surroundings of the electric tulip 17 is made to light-emit, and the 2nd start opening 12 May be informed to the player that the player is long open (long open).

  In addition, when the right of the normal symbol determination is suspended due to the game ball passing through the gate, a preliminary determination is made for the suspension of the normal symbol determination, and the second start port 12 is determined based on the result of the preliminary determination. It may be suggested that is long open. For example, when there is no special symbol determination pending when the special symbol variation ends (when the special symbol is stopped and the customer is waiting), there is a normal symbol determination pending per long release, You may perform the production | presentation which suggests that the starting port 12 opens long. When the variation of the special symbol is finished and there is no special symbol determination pending, it is considered that the player stops the game. When the player stops the game, if there is something that will be per long release in the normal symbol judgment hold, the second start port 12 is to be opened long in order to urge the player not to stop the game. You may suggest.

  In addition, during the jackpot game, the normal opening effect indicating that the second start port 12 is long open may not be performed, or may be performed. In addition, during the jackpot game, when it is determined that the long symbol is released in the normal symbol determination, an effect that is different from the above general diagram release effect and indicates that the second start port 12 is long open is performed. May be. In this case, the above-described roaring effect is not performed, and an effect of notifying that the second start port 12 is long open may be performed.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the above-mentioned normal figure change effect and the normal figure release effect are performed in the normal game state, and these effects are not performed in the game state with a time saving. In other embodiments, these effects may be performed even in a gaming state with a time saving.

  In the above embodiment, the next opening of the second start port 12 is shown by the appearance of a character. However, in other embodiments, the second start port 12 is not limited to the character, and other arbitrary images are used. May be shown to be long open. Moreover, you may show that the 2nd starting port 12 opens long using not only an image but sound, light, and a movable accessory.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, when the normal symbol stops in the mode per long opening, and the game per game is performed, the suggestion effect (the above-mentioned roaring effect and the above) (Notification effect) is executed, but it may be suggested that the second start port 12 is long open and the number of long open times in the normal figure change effect performed during the change of the normal symbol. For example, in the map change image 60 shown in FIG. 12, an image indicating that the second opening 12 is opened three times and an image indicating that the second opening 12 is opened once. And may be displayed.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, the image (character X or character Y) which suggests the result of special symbol determination was displayed in the usual figure opening effect in the game per common figure. An image that suggests the result of the special symbol determination may be displayed during the general symbol variation effect. For example, in the usual figure variation image 60, the “long” image indicating the long opening of the second starting port 12, the “x” image not indicating the long opening of the second starting port 12, and the result of the special symbol determination are big hits. A special figure suggestion image indicating the possibility of being may be displayed. There may be a plurality of special figure suggestion images according to the degree of expectation of jackpot. For example, a “chance” image with an expectation of about 5%, a “hot” image with an expectation of 30% or more, and the like may be displayed. In addition, an image (for example, “NEXT” image) that suggests the type of effect (for example, pseudo-ream) according to the variation of the special symbol may be displayed in the normal pattern variation image 60. And the result of normal symbol determination and / or special symbol determination may be suggested by the image shown by the cursor 61 stopping.

[Main processing by game control board 100]
Next, a main process executed by the game control board 100 will be described with reference to FIG. Here, FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing an example of main processing executed by the game control board 100. The game control board 100 repeats a series of processing shown in FIG. 21 every predetermined time (for example, 4 milliseconds) by interruption during normal operation except for special cases such as when the power is turned on and when the power is turned off. Run. Note that the processing of the game control board 100 described based on the flowcharts of FIG. 21 and subsequent figures is performed by the CPU 101 executing a program stored in the ROM 102.

  First, the CPU 101 of the game control board 100 executes a random number update process for updating various jackpot random numbers, symbol random numbers, reach random numbers, variation pattern random numbers, and normal symbol random numbers (step S1). Here, the jackpot random number is a random number for determining whether the result of the special symbol determination is a jackpot or a loss. The symbol random number is a random number for determining the type of jackpot (the jackpot symbols A to F shown in FIG. 5) when the result of the special symbol determination is a jackpot. The reach random number is a random number for determining whether to perform an effect with reach or an effect without reach when the result of the special symbol determination is a loss. The fluctuation pattern random number is a random number for determining a fluctuation pattern (fluctuation time) when the special symbol is variably displayed. The normal symbol random number is a random number for determining whether or not the normal symbol lottery is won or lost, and is a random number for determining the winning type (common symbols A to D shown in FIG. 6). The jackpot random number, the design random number, the reach random number, the variation pattern random number, and the normal design random number vary within a predetermined range, and are incremented by “1” each time the process of step S1 is performed. In step S1, when each random number reaches a preset maximum value, each random number is reset to an initial value.

  Subsequent to step S1, the CPU 101 executes a start port switch (SW) process (step S2). In the start port switch process, the CPU 101 monitors whether or not a detection signal is input from the first start port switch 111 or the second start port switch 112, and each random number (big hit random number, For the design random number, the reach random number, and the variation pattern random number), values at the time when the detection signal is input are acquired and stored in the RAM 103. The starter switch process will be described later in detail with reference to FIG.

  Following step S2, the CPU 101 executes a gate switch (SW) process (step S3). In the gate switch process, the CPU 101 monitors whether or not a detection signal is input from the gate switch 114 or 115, and if a detection signal is input, acquires the value of the normal symbol random number updated in the process of step S1. And stored in the RAM 103. This gate switch processing will be described in detail later with reference to FIG.

  Subsequent to step S3, the CPU 101 executes special symbol processing (step S4). As will be described in detail later, in the special symbol process, whether or not the result of the special symbol determination is a big hit is determined. Further, the CPU 101 executes special symbol determination using the random number acquired in the start port switch process in step S2, and causes the first special symbol display 41 or the second special symbol display 42 to display the special symbols in a variable manner. The special symbol indicating the result of the special symbol determination is stopped and displayed. The special symbol process will be described later in detail with reference to FIG.

  Subsequent to step S4, the CPU 101 executes normal symbol processing (step S5). In the normal symbol process, the CPU 101 executes the normal symbol determination using the normal symbol random number acquired in the gate switch process of step S3, displays the normal symbol on the normal symbol display unit 45, and then displays the result of the normal symbol determination. The normal symbol indicating is stopped and displayed. The normal symbol processing will be described in detail later with reference to FIG.

  Subsequent to step S5, the CPU 101 executes a special winning opening process for opening and closing the special winning opening 13 through the special winning opening control unit 117 when the special symbol determination in the special symbol process in step S4 is a big hit. (Step S6). The special winning opening process will be described in detail later with reference to FIG.

  Subsequent to step S6, the CPU 101 executes electric tulip processing (step S7). In the electric tulip process, the CPU 101 operates the pair of blade members of the electric tulip 17 via the electric tulip opening / closing unit 113 when the normal symbol lottery in the normal symbol process in step S5 is won. The electric tulip process will be described later in detail with reference to FIG.

  Subsequent to step S7, the CPU 101 executes prize ball processing for managing the number of winning game balls and controlling payout of prize balls according to the prize (step S8). Specifically, when the game ball wins any one of the first starting port 11, the second starting port 12, the big winning port 13, and the normal winning port 14, the CPU 101 has the number of awards corresponding to the winning place. Pay out the ball. For example, the CPU 101 pays out three prize balls when a game ball is won at the first start port 11 or the second start port 12, and 15 prize balls when a game ball is won at the big prize port 13. Pay out.

  Subsequent to step S8, the CPU 101 executes output processing (step S9). In the output process in step S9, the CPU 101 transmits various commands set in the RAM 103 to the effect control board 130 in the start port switch process in step S2, the special symbol process in step S4, the big prize opening process in step S6, and the like.

[Start-up switch processing by game control board 100]
Next, with reference to FIG. 22, the details of the start port switch process executed in the game control board 100 will be described. Here, FIG. 22 is a detailed flowchart of the start port switch process in step S2 of FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 22, in step S <b> 201, the CPU 101 of the game control board 100 determines whether or not the first start port switch 111 is “ON” (whether or not a game ball has won the first start port 11). Determine. Here, when it is determined that the first start port switch 111 is turned “ON” (step S201: YES), the number U1 of the first special symbol determination stored in the RAM 103 is stored in the ROM 102 in advance. It is determined whether or not it is less than the maximum reserved number Umax1 (for example, 4) for the first special symbol determination (step S202).

  When the CPU 101 determines that the hold number U1 is less than the maximum hold number Umax1 (step S202: YES), various random numbers (big hit random numbers, symbol random numbers, reach random numbers, and variation pattern random numbers) updated by the process of step S1. A value is acquired and stored in the RAM 103 (step S203). Then, the CPU 101 updates the value of the holding number U1 to a value obtained by adding “1” (step S204).

  Here, various random numbers acquired in response to the winning of a game ball at the first starting port 11 are stored in the RAM 103, whereby the first special symbol related to the holding ball whose holding number U1 is increased in step S204. The right to make a decision will be withheld. Although details will be described later, the reserved right for the first special symbol determination is digested one by one in the special symbol processing in step S4, and the first special symbol is displayed in a variable manner and stopped after a predetermined time has elapsed. The result of the first special symbol determination is notified.

  Subsequently, the CPU 101 executes pre-determination processing based on various random numbers stored in the RAM 103 in step S203 (step S205). The prior determination process in step S205 is a determination process based on the acquired various random numbers, and is a process for determining whether or not the jackpot, the jackpot symbol, the variation pattern, and the like and generating the prior determination information indicating the determination result. Thereafter, the CPU 101 sets a special figure predetermination command (special figure 1 predetermination command) including predetermination information in the RAM 103 and sets a special figure 1 hold command in the RAM 103 (steps S206 and S207). The special figure 1 preliminary determination command set in step S206 is transmitted to the effect control board 130 in the output process in step S9 of FIG. Further, the hold command (special figure 1 hold command) set in step S207 is a command for notifying that the first special symbol determination has been put on hold, and effect control is performed in the output process in step S9 of FIG. It is transmitted to the substrate 130. In the prior determination process in step S205, the various random numbers acquired in step S203 may be generated as they are as prior determination information, and the prior determination information may be included in the prior determination command (or hold command).

  When it is determined “NO” in step S201, when it is determined “NO” in step S202, or when the process of step S207 is executed, the CPU 101 executes the process of step S208. In step S <b> 208, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the second start port switch 112 has been turned “ON” (whether or not a game ball has won the second start port 12). Here, when it is determined that the second start port switch 112 is “ON” (step S208: YES), the second special symbol determination hold number U2 stored in the RAM 103 is stored in the ROM 102 in advance. It is determined whether or not it is less than the maximum reserved number Umax2 (for example, 4) of the second special symbol determination (step S209).

  When the CPU 101 determines that the hold number U2 is less than the maximum hold number Umax2 (step S209: YES), the random numbers (big hit random number, symbol random number, reach random number, and variation pattern random number) updated in the process of step S1 are displayed. Obtained and stored in the RAM 103 (step S210). Then, the CPU 101 updates the value of the holding number U2 to a value obtained by adding “1” (step S211).

  Then, the CPU 101 uses the various random numbers stored in the RAM 103 by the process of step S210 to execute a predetermination process in the same manner as the process of step S205 (step S212), and a special figure predetermination command including predetermination information A special figure 2 preliminary determination command is set in the RAM 103, and a special figure 2 hold command is set in the RAM 103 (steps S213 and S214).

  If “NO” is determined in the step S208, if “NO” is determined in the step S209, or if the process of the step S214 is performed, the CPU 101 ends the start port switch process, and performs the gate switch process. Proceed with the process.

  Note that, in the game state with time saving, the special figure 1 pre-determination command in Step S206 (the result of the pre-determination based on the winning of the game ball to the first start port 11) is not output to the effect control board 130. This is because the game ball is likely to win the second starting port 12 in the game state with a time-saving, and the second special symbol determination is performed in preference to the first special symbol determination. This is because if the player is informed of the result of the prior determination regarding the special symbol determination, the player can make a determination that is advantageous to the player according to the player's intention. That is, if the player is informed that the result of the preliminary determination related to the first special symbol determination is a big hit or that the probability of a big hit is high in the gaming state with a short time, the player will receive the second special symbol determination. The launch of the game ball is stopped so as not to be performed, and it is possible to intentionally digest the suspension of the first special symbol determination informed that the possibility of a big hit is high. For this reason, in the gaming state with time saving, the special figure 1 prior determination command in step S206 is not output to the effect control board 130. On the other hand, in the normal gaming state, the special figure 2 prior determination command in step S213 is output to the effect control board 130. This is because the special 2 reservation pre-reading effect shown in FIG. 18 is performed.

[Gate switch processing by game control board 100]
FIG. 23 is a detailed flowchart of the gate switch process in step S3 of FIG. As shown in FIG. 23, the CPU 101 determines whether the detection signal from the gate switch 114 or 115 (ON signal indicating that the gate switch 114 or 115 is “ON”) is input. It is determined whether or not the switch 114 or 115 is “ON” (step S301).

  When the CPU 101 determines that the gate switch 114 or 115 is “ON” (step S301: YES), the normal symbol determination hold number G stored in the RAM 103 is the maximum normal symbol determination hold number Gmax (for example, 4) It is determined whether it is less than (step S302).

  When the CPU 101 determines that the hold number G is less than the maximum hold number Gmax (step S302: YES), the CPU 101 updates the hold number G to a value obtained by adding “1” (step S303). A normal symbol random number used for symbol determination is acquired and stored in the RAM 103 (step S304). Subsequently, a pre-determination process is performed on the normal symbol random number stored in step S304 in the same manner as in step S205 (step S305). Specifically, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the stored normal symbol random number is a value corresponding to each of the predetermined common maps A to D, and determines whether or not it is a hit. Determine. Then, the CPU 101 sets a general-purpose advance determination command including the result of the previous determination in the RAM 103 (step S306). The command set here is transmitted to the effect control board 130 in the output process in step S9 of FIG. After the process of step S306, the CPU 101 ends the gate switch process shown in FIG. 23, and returns the process to FIG.

[Special symbol processing by game control board 100]
Next, the details of the special symbol process executed by the game control board 100 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 24 is a detailed flowchart showing the special symbol process in step S4 in FIG. FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing details of the jackpot determination process in step S407 of FIG. FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing details of the variation pattern setting process in step S408 of FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 24, the CPU 101 of the game control board 100 determines whether or not a special game (during a big hit game) is in progress based on, for example, information stored in the RAM 103 (step S401). If it is determined that a special game is being played (step S401: YES), the CPU 101 ends the special symbol process.

  When determining that the special game is not being played (step S401: NO), the CPU 101 determines whether or not the special symbol (the first special symbol or the second special symbol) is being variably displayed (step S402). Here, when it is determined that the special symbol is not in a variable display (step S402: NO), it is determined whether or not the holding number U2 of the second special symbol determination stored in the RAM 103 is “1” or more. (Step S403) When it is determined that the number is “1” or more (Step S403: YES), “1” is subtracted from the holding number U2 to digest only one holding ball (Step S404).

  When the CPU 101 determines that the number of holdings U <b> 2 is not equal to or greater than “1” (the second special symbol determination is not held) (step S <b> 403: NO), the number of held first special symbol determinations stored in the RAM 103. It is determined whether or not U1 is “1” or more (step S405). When it is determined that U1 is “1” or more (step S405: YES), “1” is subtracted from the number of holdings U1 and 1 is held. Only digest (step S406). On the other hand, if the CPU 101 determines in step S405 that the holding number U1 is not equal to or greater than “1” (step S405: NO), it sets a customer waiting command in the RAM 103 (step S417) and performs the special symbol processing shown in FIG. finish.

  The CPU 101 executes jackpot determination processing following step S404 or step S406 (step S407). Hereinafter, the jackpot determination process will be described with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 25, the CPU 101 first determines whether or not it is a big hit (step S431). Specifically, when the CPU 101 determines whether or not it is a big hit following the process of step S404 in FIG. 24, the jackpot random number (step S2 of step S2) related to the hold ball obtained by subtracting the hold number U2 in the process of step S404. It is determined whether or not the jackpot random number stored in the RAM 103 by the process matches the winning value of the jackpot random number stored in advance in the ROM 102. Thereby, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the result of the second special symbol determination is a big hit. In addition, when the gaming state is a high probability gaming state, the probability of being determined to be a big hit is higher than that of the low probability gaming state. On the other hand, when determining whether or not it is a big hit following the process of step S406 in FIG. 24, the CPU 101 determines a big hit random number related to the hold ball obtained by subtracting the hold number U1 in the process of step S406 (the RAM 103 in the process of step S2). Whether or not the winning value of the jackpot random number stored in advance in the ROM 102 matches the winning value of the jackpot random number stored in the ROM 102. Thus, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the result of the first special symbol determination is a big hit.

  Here, when the result of the special symbol determination is a jackpot (step S431: YES), the CPU 101 determines the symbol random number based on the symbol random number stored in the RAM 103 in the process of step S2 together with the above jackpot random number. Is performed (step S432). Specifically, the CPU 101 determines which of the random numbers assigned to each of the jackpot symbols stored in advance in the ROM 102 matches the symbol random number stored in the RAM 103 in step S2. To determine the jackpot symbol. Then, the CPU 101 sets the determined jackpot symbol as setting information in the RAM 103 (step S433).

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S431 that it is not a big hit (step S431: NO), the CPU 101 sets a lost symbol indicating that the result of the special symbol determination is a loss in the RAM 103 as setting information (step S434).

  After the process of step S433 or the process of step S434, the CPU 101 ends the jackpot determination process and returns the process to the special symbol process of FIG.

  Returning to FIG. 24, following the jackpot determination process in step S407, the CPU 101 executes a variation pattern setting process (step S408). Hereinafter, the variation pattern setting process will be described with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 26, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the low-probability gaming state is based on whether or not a probability-changing gaming flag described later is OFF (step S461). If it is determined that the current state is a low-probability gaming state (step S461: YES), the CPU 101 determines whether or not the current state is a timeless gaming state based on whether or not a time-saving gaming flag, which will be described later, is currently OFF (step S462). . When it is determined that the gaming state is not time-saving (step S462: YES), the CPU 101 sets a normal table as a variation pattern table in the RAM 103 (step S463). When it is determined that the game state has time saving (step S462: NO), the CPU 101 sets a low-accuracy time reduction table in the RAM 103 as a variation pattern table (step S464).

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the game state is not the low probability game state, that is, the game state is the high probability game state (step S461: NO), the CPU 101 sets a high-accuracy time table as a variation pattern table in the RAM 103 (step S465).

  Here, the variation pattern table is a table in which conditions for determining a variation pattern (variation time) of a special symbol are defined. Each variation pattern table includes a plurality of variation patterns. The variation pattern selected when the jackpot determination result is a jackpot, the variation pattern selected when there is no reach, and the loss pattern A plurality of variation patterns to be selected when reach is included.

  Following the processing of step S463, step S464, and step S465, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the result of the jackpot determination in step S407 is a loss (step S466). If the result of the jackpot determination is not a loss, that is, if the jackpot is a jackpot (step S466: NO), the CPU 101 advances the processing to the next step 468.

  When it is determined that the result of the jackpot determination in step S407 is a loss (step S466: YES), the CPU 101 performs a reach random number determination process (step S467). In the reach random number determination process, the CPU 101 determines whether or not there is a reach based on the acquired reach random number. Then, the CPU 101 executes the process of step S468 following the process of step S467.

  In step S468, the CPU 101 performs a variation pattern random number determination process. Specifically, the CPU 101 uses the set variation pattern table to select a variation pattern based on the variation pattern random number stored in the RAM 103 in the process of step S2. More specifically, the CPU 101 determines whether or not it is a big win, if it is a big win, if there is a loss, whether there is a reach, the value of U2 or U1 before being subtracted in step S403 or step S405, etc. Based on this, one variation pattern included in the variation pattern table is determined.

  In this way, the CPU 101 determines the variation pattern of the special symbol based on the variation pattern random number acquired in step S2 and the variation pattern table set in step S463, step S464, or step S465. The special symbol varies based on the variation pattern determined here, and the above-described reach effect or the like is performed by the effect control board 130. The determined variation pattern is set in the RAM 103 as setting information (step S469). After the process in step S469, the CPU 101 ends the variation pattern setting process shown in FIG. 26, and proceeds with the processes after step S409 in FIG.

  Returning to FIG. 24, following the processing of step S408, the CPU 101 shows the symbol setting information set in step S407, the variation pattern setting information set in step S408, and the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1. A change start command (special drawing change start command) including information and the like is generated and set in the RAM 103 (step S409). This special figure variation start command is a command for instructing execution of an effect accompanying the variation display of the special symbol, and is transmitted to the effect control board 130 by executing the output process in step S9 of FIG.

  Subsequent to the process in step S409, the CPU 101 starts the special symbol variation display based on the setting information included in the variation start command set in the step S409 (step S410), and measures the variation time. Start (step S411). The special symbol variation display is performed using the second special symbol display 42 when the processing of steps S407 to S409 is performed subsequent to the processing of step S404, and is performed following the processing of step S406. In the case of failure, the first special symbol display 41 is used.

  When the CPU 101 determines “YES” in the process of step S402 or when the process of step S411 is executed, the CPU 101 performs the change corresponding to the change pattern set in the process of step S408 from the start of the measurement of the change time in step S411. It is determined whether time has passed (step S412).

  When the CPU 101 determines that the fluctuation time has elapsed (step S412: YES), the CPU 101 sets a special figure fluctuation stop command for notifying that the fluctuation display of the special symbol is stopped in the RAM 103 (step S413). The special symbol variation display started in the process is terminated (step S414), and the measured variation time is reset (step S415). As a result, in the first special symbol display 41 or the second special symbol display 42, the symbol (hit or symbol) corresponding to the determination result of the jackpot determination process in step S407 is stopped and displayed as a result of the special symbol determination. Is notified. The change stop command set in the process of step S413 is transmitted to the effect control board 130 by executing the output process of step S9 of FIG.

  After the process of step S415, the CPU 101 executes a stop process (step S416). Details of the stop process will be described later.

  When it is determined “YES” in step S401, when step S417 is executed, when it is determined “NO” in step S412, or when the process of step S416 is executed, the CPU 101 ends the special symbol process, The normal symbol process of step S5 of FIG. 21 is executed.

[Processing during stop by game control board 100]
Next, the stop process in step S416 of FIG. 24 will be described. FIG. 27 is a detailed flowchart illustrating the stop process in step S416 of FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 27, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the result of the special symbol determination is a jackpot based on the result of the jackpot determination process in step S407 (step S480). If the CPU 101 determines that the game is a jackpot (step S480: YES), the CPU 101 sets the jackpot game flag stored in the RAM 103 to “ON” (step S481).

  Following the process of step S481, the CPU 101 sets the time-short game flag and the probability change game flag stored in the RAM 103 to “OFF” (step S482). Following the processing in step S482, the CPU 101 starts opening (step S483), and sets an opening command in the RAM 103 (step S484). This opening command is a command for causing the effect control board 130 to perform an opening effect indicating that the jackpot game is started and a jackpot effect during the jackpot game. The command is executed in the output process of step S9 in FIG. It is transmitted to the production control board 130 by being executed.

  On the other hand, if the CPU 101 determines that it is not a big hit (ie, lose) (step S480: NO), it determines whether or not the time-saving game flag is set to “ON” (step S485). Here, when it is determined that the short-time game flag is set to “ON” (step S485: YES), “1” is subtracted from the short-time game remaining number J stored in the RAM 103, and the J is updated ( Step S486). The time-shortage remaining game count J indicates the number of remaining special symbol fluctuations (the number of executions of special symbol determination) in which the game state with time-saving is maintained, and is set in a game state setting process executed after the jackpot game is performed. The Details of the game state setting process will be described later.

  Following the processing of step S486, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the time-saving game remaining count J is “0” (step S487). Here, when it is determined that the short time remaining game count J is “0” (step S487: YES), the CPU 101 sets the short time game flag to “OFF” (step S488).

  When the process of step S488 is executed, when it is determined that the short-time game flag is not “ON” (step S485: NO), or when it is determined that the short-time game remaining number J is not “0” (step S487: NO) ), The CPU 101 determines whether or not the probability variation game flag is set to “ON” (step S489).

  When it is determined that the probability variation game flag is set to “ON” (step S489: YES), the CPU 101 subtracts “1” from the high probability game remaining number X stored in the RAM 103, and updates the X. (Step S490). Here, the high probability game remaining count X indicates the remaining number of times that the special symbol determination is performed in the high probability game state, and is set in a game state setting process (described later) executed after the jackpot game is performed. .

  Subsequent to step S490, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the high-probability game residual count X is “0” (step S491). Here, when it is determined that the high probability remaining game count X is “0” (step S491: YES), the probability variation game flag stored in the RAM 103 is set to “OFF” (step S492).

  When the process of step S492 is executed, when the process of step S484 is executed, when it is determined that the probability variation game flag is not “ON” (step S489: NO), or the high probability remaining game count X is “ If it is determined that it is not “0” (step S491: NO), the CPU 101 ends the in-stop process of FIG.

[Normal design processing by game control board 100]
Next, the details of the normal symbol processing executed by the game control board 100 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 28 is a detailed flowchart showing the normal symbol process in step S5 of FIG.

  First, the CPU 101 of the game control board 100 determines whether or not the auxiliary flag stored in the RAM 103 is set to “ON” (step S501). The auxiliary flag is a flag that is set to “ON” when the result of the normal symbol determination is a win, and is a flag that indicates whether or not a hit game in which the electric tulip 17 is activated. The electric tulip 17 operates in a predetermined pattern according to the type of winning and the gaming state when the result of the normal symbol determination is winning. If it is determined that the auxiliary flag is set to “ON” (step S501: YES), the CPU 101 ends the normal symbol process of FIG.

  If it is determined that the auxiliary flag is not set to “ON” (step S501: NO), the CPU 101 determines whether or not the normal symbol display on the normal symbol display 45 is being displayed (step S502). If it is determined that the normal symbol variation display is not being performed (step S502: NO), it is determined whether or not the normal symbol determination pending number G stored in the RAM 103 is equal to or greater than "1" (step S503). Here, when it is determined that the number of holds G is not “1” or more (step S503: NO), the CPU 101 ends the normal symbol processing of FIG.

  When the CPU 101 determines that the reserved number G is “1” or more (step S503: YES), the CPU 101 updates the reserved number G to a value obtained by subtracting “1” (step S504), and executes normal symbol random number determination processing. (Step S505). Specifically, the normal symbol random number acquired in the process of step S3 in response to the game ball passing through the first gate 15 or the second gate 16 is the winning value of the normal symbol random number stored in the ROM 102. Whether or not the result of the normal symbol determination is a win is determined based on whether or not it matches (depending on whether or not the game is in a time-saving game state) (step S506). In the game state with time reduction, the probability that the result of the normal symbol determination is a win is higher than the game state without time reduction.

  If the CPU 101 determines that the result of the normal symbol determination is not successful (step S506: NO), the CPU 101 sets the lost symbol in the RAM 103 (step S507).

  On the other hand, when the CPU 101 determines that the result of the normal symbol determination is a win (step S506: YES), the CPU 101 determines whether or not the type of the normal symbol determination is a long open hit (step S508). In the ROM 102, as a winning value of the normal symbol random number, a winning value per long opening that will open the second starting port 12 for a long time after winning and a short opening per second that will open the second starting port 12 for a short time are stored. The winning value is set. More specifically, the ROM 102 corresponds to the winning value corresponding to the general figure A indicating per short opening, the winning value corresponding to the general figure B indicating per long opening, and the general figure C indicating per long opening. The winning value to be stored and the winning value corresponding to the general chart D indicating per long opening are stored. Based on the acquired normal symbol random number, the CPU 101 determines whether or not it is per long release (any one of the normal diagrams B to D). In addition to the normal symbol random number (first normal symbol random number) for determining the success of the normal symbol determination, a random number (second ordinary symbol random number) for determining the type of the normal symbol hit may be provided. Good. In this case, it is determined whether or not the winning is based on the first normal symbol random number, and if it is a winning, the type of winning based on the second ordinary symbol random number (per one of the three long open or short open) ) May be determined.

  When it is determined that it is per long release (step S508: YES), the CPU 101 sets a symbol (any one of the normal drawings B to D) corresponding to the determined long release in the RAM 103 (step S509). On the other hand, when it is determined that it is not per long opening (step S508: NO), the CPU 101 sets a symbol (common figure A) indicating per short opening in the RAM 103 (step S510).

  Subsequent to the processing in step S507, the processing in step S509, or the processing in step S510, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the time-saving gaming state is based on whether or not the time-saving gaming flag stored in the RAM 103 is ON. (Step S511).

  If the CPU 101 determines that it is not in the gaming state with time saving (step S511: NO), it sets the normal symbol variation time, which is the time to display the normal symbol variably on the normal symbol display 45, to 25 seconds, for example (step S512). . On the contrary, when it is determined that the gaming state with time saving is determined (step S511: YES), the normal symbol variation time is set to a relatively short value, for example, 2 seconds (step S513). The normal symbol variation time set by the processing of step S512 or step S513 is temporarily stored in the RAM 103.

  Subsequent to the processing in step S512 or step S513, the CPU 101 includes the information on the symbol set in step S507, step S509, or step S510 and the information on the variation time of the normal symbol set in step S512 or step S513. A figure change start command is set in the RAM 103 (step S514). Subsequently, the CPU 101 starts normal symbol fluctuation display on the normal symbol display 45 (step S515), and starts measuring the elapsed time from the start of the fluctuation display (step S516).

  On the other hand, when the CPU 101 determines that the normal symbol change display is being performed on the normal symbol display unit 45 (step S502: YES), the CPU 101 determines whether or not to end the normal symbol change display (step S517). Specifically, based on whether or not the elapsed time when measurement is started by the process of step S516 has reached the normal symbol change time set by the process of step S512 or step S513, the change display of the normal symbol is displayed. It is determined whether or not the end timing has come. Here, when it is determined that the end timing has not come (step S517: NO), the CPU 101 ends the normal symbol process of FIG.

  When the CPU 101 determines that it is the end timing of the normal symbol variation display (step S517: YES), the CPU 101 sets a general symbol variation stop command in the RAM 103 (step S518), and the normal symbol variation display by the normal symbol display 45 is performed. Is terminated (step S519). Specifically, the CPU 101 causes the normal symbol display 45 to stop-display the symbol set in the process of step S507, step S509, or step S510. Here, the universal symbol change stop command includes information indicating whether the result of the normal symbol determination is successful and the type of winning (any one of the common symbols A to D). By sending this ordinary figure change stop command to the effect control board 130 in the output process of step S9, the effect control board 130 performs the ordinary figure opening effect (the turning effect and the notification effect) according to the stopped normal symbol. Is called.

  Following the process of step S519, the CPU 101 resets the elapsed time when the measurement was started by the process of step S516 (step S520). Then, similarly to step S506, it is determined whether or not the result of the normal symbol determination is a win (step S521). If it is determined that the win is a win (step S521: YES), the auxiliary flag is set to “ON”. Set (step S522). The auxiliary flag is set to “ON” and the electric tulip 17 described later is performed, whereby the electric tulip 17 is activated.

  When the process of step S522 is performed, when it is determined NO in the process of step S517, or when it is determined NO in the process of step S521, the CPU 101 ends the normal symbol process of FIG.

[Large winning mouth processing by game control board 100]
Next, with reference to FIG. 29, the details of the special winning opening process executed by the game control board 100 will be described. FIG. 29 is a detailed flowchart showing the special winning opening process in step S6 of FIG. As shown in FIG. 29, the CPU 101 of the game control board 100 determines whether or not the jackpot game flag is ON (step S601). Here, the jackpot game flag is a flag that is set to ON in step S481. When the jackpot game flag is ON (step S601: YES), the CPU 101 determines whether or not the opening is being performed (step S602).

  If it is during opening (step S602: YES), the CPU 101 determines whether or not the opening time has elapsed (step S603). If the opening time has elapsed (step S603: YES), the CPU 101 sets “0” in R (indicating the current number of rounds in the jackpot game) according to the result of the jackpot determination process, and the jackpot symbol Accordingly, the value of Rmax, the opening pattern of the special winning opening 13 (opening time, number of opening, etc.), etc. are set (step S604).

  Following step S604, the CPU 101 adds “1” to R and stores it in the RAM 103 (step S605). Next, the CPU 101 starts opening control of the special winning opening 13 based on the opening pattern set in step S604 (step S606), and sets a round start command indicating the start of the round in the RAM 103 (step S607). After the process of step S607, the CPU 101 next executes a process of step S611.

  On the other hand, if the opening is not in progress (step S602: NO), the CPU 101 determines whether the ending is in progress (step S608). If it is during ending (step S608: YES), the CPU 101 next executes the process of step S617. If it is not ending (step S608: NO), the CPU 101 determines whether or not it is during the interval between the round game and the round game (a period during which the big winning opening 13 is closed) (step S609). If it is during the interval (step S609: YES), the CPU 101 determines whether or not the interval time has elapsed (step S610), and if it has elapsed (step S610: YES), then the processing of step S605 is performed. Run. When the interval time has not elapsed (step S610: NO), the CPU 101 ends the big prize opening process.

  On the other hand, when it is not during the interval (step S609: NO), that is, when the round game is being performed, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the round end condition is satisfied (step S611). If the round end condition is not satisfied (step S611: NO), the CPU 101 ends the big prize opening process.

  Here, for example, the round end condition is, for example, that 29.5 seconds have elapsed since the start of the control for opening the big winning opening in this round in step S606, or the opening of the big winning opening in this round in step S606. That is, the number of winnings to the big winning opening of the game ball after the start of control has reached a predetermined value. When any one of the two conditions is satisfied, the CPU 101 determines that the round end condition is satisfied.

  If the round end condition is satisfied (step S611: YES), the CPU 101 ends the special winning opening release control in this round (step S612). Subsequently, the CPU 101 determines whether or not R is equal to Rmax (step S613). That is, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the current round is equal to the maximum number of rounds set in step S604.

  If it is determined that R is not equal to Rmax (step S613: NO), the CPU 101 starts measuring the interval time (step S614), and then ends the big prize opening process.

  When it is determined that R is equal to Rmax (step S613: YES), the CPU 101 starts ending (step S615) and sets an ending command in the RAM 103 (step S616).

  If the CPU 101 performs the process of step S616 or determines YES in the process of step S608, the CPU 101 determines whether or not a preset ending time has elapsed since the start of ending in step S615 (step S615). S617). If the ending time has elapsed (step S617: YES), the CPU 101 executes a game state setting process (step S618). Details of the game state setting process will be described later. After the game state setting process in step S618, the CPU 101 sets the jackpot game flag to OFF (step S619).

  If NO is determined in the process of step S601, NO is determined in the process of step S611, NO is determined in the process of step S617, NO is determined in the process of step S610, NO is determined in the process of step S603. If it is determined that the process of step S614 is executed, or if the process of step S619 is executed, the CPU 101 ends the special winning a prize mouth process shown in FIG.

[Game state setting process by game control board 100]
Next, the gaming state setting process in step S618 of FIG. 29 will be described. FIG. 30 is a detailed flowchart showing the gaming state setting process in step S618 of FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 30, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the type of jackpot of this time is a probability change jackpot involving a transition to a probability change game state (step S630). Specifically, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the current jackpot is a jackpot due to any of the jackpot symbols B, C, E, and F. When it is a probable big hit (step S630: YES), the CPU 101 sets the probable game flag to ON (step S631), and sets Xmax to the high probability remaining game count X (step S632). Here, Xmax is a predetermined value, and a very large value, for example, 10,000 is set as Xmax. Since a very large value Xmax is set for X, the game is effectively controlled in the high-probability gaming state until the next jackpot.

  When the process of step S632 is performed, the CPU 101 sets the short-time game flag to ON (step S633), and sets Jmax to the short-time game remaining count J (step S634). Here, Jmax is a predetermined value, and a very large value, for example, 10,000 is set as Jmax. Also, since a very large value Jmax is set for J, the game is effectively controlled in a game state with a time-saving until the next big hit.

  On the other hand, if it is determined NO in step S630, the CPU 101 sets the short time game flag to ON (step S635), and sets “100” to the short time game remaining count J (step S636).

  When the process of step S634 is performed or when the process of step S636 is performed, the CPU 101 ends the gaming state setting process shown in FIG.

[Electric tulip processing by game control board 100]
Next, the details of the electric tulip process in step S7 of FIG. 21 will be described. FIG. 31 is a detailed flowchart of the electric tulip process of FIG.

  First, the CPU 101 of the game control board 100 determines whether or not the auxiliary flag is set to “ON” (step S701). If it is determined that the auxiliary flag is not set to “ON” (step S701: NO), the CPU 101 ends the electric tulip process.

  When determining that the auxiliary flag is set to “ON” (step S701: YES), the CPU 101 determines whether the electric tulip 17 is operating (step S702). Here, when it is determined that the electric tulip 17 is not in operation (step S702: NO), the CPU 101 determines whether or not the time-saving gaming state is set by determining whether or not the time-saving gaming flag is ON (step S702: NO). Step S703). When the CPU 101 determines that the gaming state with time saving is set (step S703: YES), the CPU 101 sets the operation pattern of the electric tulip in the gaming state with time saving (step S707). The operation pattern of the electric tulip in the game state with time saving is as described with reference to FIG.

  If it is determined that the game state is not in the time-saving game state (step S703: NO), the CPU 101 determines whether or not the game is a long release based on the symbol set in step S509 or step S510 (step S704).

  When it determines with per long opening (step S704: YES), CPU101 sets the operation pattern of the electric tulip 17 according to the symbol which shows per long opening (step S706). For example, when the general figure B is determined as a symbol indicating the long opening per unit, the CPU 101 operates as an operation pattern of the electric tulip 17 that opens the second start port 12 for 0.1 second and then releases 1.0 second. Is performed once, and then a pattern for opening the second start port 12 for 0.1 second is set in the RAM 103. Further, when the general figure C is determined as the symbol indicating the long opening, the CPU 101 operates as an operation pattern of the electric tulip 17 to open the second start port 12 for 0.1 second and then open for 1.0 second. Is performed twice, and then a pattern for opening the second start port 12 for 0.1 second is set in the RAM 103. In addition, when the general figure D is determined as the symbol indicating the long opening per unit, the CPU 101 operates as the operation pattern of the electric tulip 17 to release the second start port 12 for 0.1 second and then release for 1.0 second. Is performed three times, and then a pattern for opening the second start port 12 for 0.1 second is set in the RAM 103.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that it is not per long opening (step S704: NO), the CPU 101 sets a pattern in the RAM 103 that performs the operation of opening the second start port 12 once for 0.1 seconds as the operation pattern of the electric tulip 17. (Step S705).

  The CPU 101 sets the operation pattern of the electric tulip 17 by the process of step S705, step S706, or step S707, and then causes the electric tulip opening / closing unit 113 to start the operation of the electric tulip 17 with the set operation pattern (step S708). .

  When the CPU 101 executes the process of step S708 or determines that the electric tulip 17 is operating (step S702: YES), whether the operation of the electric tulip 17 started in the process of step S708 is completed. Is determined (step S709). If it is determined that the operation of the electric tulip 17 has been completed (step S709: YES), the CPU 101 sets the auxiliary flag stored in the RAM 103 to “OFF” (step S710).

  When it determines with NO by the process of step S701, when it determines with NO by the process of step S709, or when the process of step S710 is performed, CPU101 complete | finishes an electric tulip process.

[Timer interrupt processing by production control board 130]
Next, details of effect control based on various commands from the game control board 100 will be described with reference to FIGS.

  FIG. 32 is a flowchart illustrating an example of timer interrupt processing performed in the effect control board 130. In the following description, it is assumed that each process shown in FIGS. 32 to 37 is performed by the effect control board 130. However, part or all of these processes are performed by the effect control board 130, the image sound control board 140, and the lamp. It may be executed by any of the control boards 150. When the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on, the CPU 131 of the effect control board 130 repeatedly executes a series of processes shown in FIG. 32 every predetermined time (for example, 4 milliseconds) by interruption.

  First, the CPU 131 of the effect control board 130 executes command reception processing (step S1001). The command reception process of step S1001 is a process of controlling the presentation according to various commands from the game control board 100. Specifically, the effect control board 130 receives a command from the game control board 100, determines the contents of the effect according to the received command, and the determined effect is used as the image sound control board 140 and the lamp control board 150. A command to be executed is generated and set in the RAM 133. Details of the command reception processing in step S1001 will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Subsequent to the process of step S1001, the effect control board 130 executes an operation reception process (step S1002). Specifically, when the effect button 26 or the effect key 27 is operated, the CPU 131 generates an operation command corresponding to the operation and sets it in the RAM 133.

  Subsequent to step S1002, the CPU 131 performs a command transmission process for transmitting each command set in the RAM 133 to the image sound control board 140 and the lamp control board 150 (step S1003). For example, a command for starting the fluctuating effect set in the process of step S1001 and a command indicating that the effect button 26 has been pressed are transmitted to the image sound control board 140 and the lamp control board 150. Thereby, the image acoustic control board 140 performs an effect by image display, sound output, and the like, and the lamp control board 150 performs the operation of the movable accessory, the lighting of various lamps, and the operation of the effect button 26. Above, the process shown in FIG. 32 is complete | finished.

[Command reception processing by effect control board 130]
Hereinafter, the command reception process executed in the effect control board 130 will be described with reference to FIG. Here, FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing an example of command reception processing in step S1001 of FIG.

  First, the CPU 131 of the effect control board 130 determines whether or not a prior determination command (a special figure prior determination command or a general chart prior determination command) transmitted from the game control board 100 has been received (step S1301). If it is determined that a prior determination command has been received (step S1301: YES), the CPU 131 executes a prior determination command process (step S1302). Details of the advance determination command processing in step S1302 will be described later.

  When the process of step S1302 is executed, or when it is determined that the advance determination command has not been received (step S1301: NO), the CPU 131 determines whether or not the hold command transmitted from the game control board 100 has been received. Determination is made (step S1303). If it is determined that the hold command has been received (step S1303: YES), the CPU 131 increases the hold (step S1304). Specifically, when the CPU 131 receives the special figure 1 hold command, the CPU 131 adds a hold number for the first special symbol determination and sets a command for additionally displaying a hold image indicating the hold for the first special symbol determination. To do. Further, when receiving the special figure 2 hold command, the CPU 131 sets a command for adding a hold number of the second special symbol determination and additionally displaying a hold image indicating the hold of the second special symbol determination. By sending this command to the image sound control board 140, the reserved image is additionally displayed on the main liquid crystal display device 5. In the prior determination command processing, when a specific mode (blue, green, red, etc.) is determined as the display mode of the hold image, the hold image is displayed in a specific mode. If the specific mode is not determined in the prior determination command processing, the hold image is displayed in the normal mode.

  When the process of step S1304 is executed, or when it is determined that a hold command has not been received (step S1303: NO), the CPU 131 determines whether a change start command has been received (step S1305). Specifically, the CPU 131 determines whether a special figure change start command or a common figure change start command has been received.

  When the change start command is received (step S1305: YES), the CPU 131 executes the change start command process (step S1306). Here, for example, based on the received special figure fluctuation start command, the CPU 131 determines the content of the fluctuation effect performed in accordance with the fluctuation of the special symbol, and starts executing the fluctuation effect. In addition, the CPU 131 determines whether or not to perform a general variation change effect that is performed in accordance with the variation of the normal symbol based on the received normal variation change command, and executes the normal map variation effect based on the determination result. To start. Details of the change start command processing will be described later.

  When the process of step S1306 is executed or when it is determined that the change start command has not been received (step S1305: NO), the CPU 131 issues a change stop command (a special figure change stop command or a common figure change stop command). It is determined whether it has been received (step S1307).

  When the variable stop command is received (step S1307: YES), the CPU 131 executes a variable stop command process (step S1308). Details of the change stop command processing will be described later.

  When the process of step S1308 is executed or when it is determined that the change stop command has not been received (step S1307: NO), the CPU 131 determines whether an opening command has been received (step S1309).

  When the opening command is received (step S1309: YES), the CPU 131 executes an opening process (step S1310). In the opening process, an opening effect that is performed when the jackpot game is started and a jackpot effect that is performed during the jackpot game are determined and executed.

  When the process of step S1310 is executed or when it is determined that the opening command has not been received (step S1309: NO), the CPU 131 determines whether or not an ending command has been received (step S1311).

  When the ending command is received (step S1311: YES), the CPU 131 executes an ending process (step S1312). In the ending process, an ending effect that is performed when the jackpot game ends is determined and executed.

  When the process of step S1312 is executed, or when it is determined that an ending command has not been received (step S1311: NO), the CPU 131 ends the process shown in FIG.

(Pre-judgment command processing)
FIG. 34 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the prior determination command process in step S1302.

  The CPU 131 first determines whether or not the received prior determination command is the special figure prior determination command set in the start port switch process (S206 or S213) (step S1321).

  When the CPU 131 determines that the command is a special figure advance determination command (step S1321: YES), the CPU 131 analyzes the received special figure preliminary determination command (step S1322). Specifically, based on the information included in the special figure advance determination command, the CPU 131 determines whether or not the special symbol variation related to the special figure advance determination command is a big hit, the jackpot symbol, the variation pattern of the special symbol, etc. Determine.

  Subsequent to step S1322, the CPU 131 performs predetermination effect processing based on the analysis result of the special figure predetermination command (step S1323). Specifically, the CPU 131 determines a display mode or the like for displaying the hold image based on the analysis result and the lottery result using the effect random number. For example, when an effect with a high degree of expectation for a jackpot is performed in a special symbol change related to a special figure prior determination command (for example, the above high expectation reach effect), a specific image is displayed with a relatively high probability. It determines as an aspect. In addition, when a highly anticipated effect is performed in the variation of the special symbol related to the special figure advance determination command, the CPU 131 extends the variation of the special symbol related to the special figure advance determination command as a final variation. When production is performed, it is determined with a relatively high probability.

  Further, as described above, when the special figure opening effect is being performed and the special figure 2 preliminary determination command based on the winning at the second starting port 12 is received, the CPU 131 displays the contents of the normal figure opening effect. May change. Specifically, when the CPU 131 receives a special figure 2 pre-determination command that has been determined to be a big hit during the regular figure opening effect, the character set in step S1353 to be described later is used as a character that suggests a result of the special symbol determination. Change to X or character Y.

  On the other hand, when it determines with NO by step S1321, CPU131 performs a common map prior determination command process (step S1324). Here, the CPU 131 determines whether or not the result of the prior determination with respect to the hold of the normal symbol determination is based on the short-opening or the long-opening based on the received general-viewing pre-determination command (three long-opening of the normal drawings B to D). It is determined whether it is a win or not), and an effect according to the determination result is performed. For example, when it is determined that the long symbol is released as a result of the prior determination for the normal symbol determination suspension, the result of the prior determination is stored in the effect control board 130. And when predetermined time passes after receiving a customer waiting command from the game control board 100, based on the result of the prior determination of the stored normal symbol determination, it is suggested that the second start port 12 is opened long. A prior determination effect may be performed. As described above, the CPU 131 ends the process shown in FIG.

(Variation start command processing)
FIG. 35 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the change start command process in step S1306.

  The CPU 131 determines whether or not the received command is a special figure change start command (step S1330). When it is determined that the command is a special figure change start command (step S1330: YES), the CPU 131 performs a command analysis process for analyzing the received change start command (step S1331). Specifically, based on the information included in the change start command, the CPU 131 determines whether or not the result of the special symbol determination this time is a big hit, a jackpot symbol in the case of a big hit, a variation pattern of the special symbol, the current gaming state Etc. are determined.

  Next, the CPU 131 performs variable effect determination processing (step S1332). Specifically, the CPU 131 determines whether or not to perform a reach effect, whether or not to perform a reach effect, the type of reach effect, a notice effect before the reach effect, etc. To do.

  Subsequent to step S1332, the CPU 131 starts the determined variation effect (step S1333). Thereby, the decorative design 51 starts to fluctuate. Then, the CPU 131 subtracts the hold number (step S1334).

  On the other hand, when it is determined NO in step S1330, the CPU 131 performs a common map change start command process (step S1335). Here, the CPU 131 performs a normal variation effect that causes the player to expect whether or not it is a long release in the normal symbol determination, based on the received normal variation start command. Details of the usual figure change start command processing will be described later. After the process of step S1334 or step S1335, the CPU 131 ends the change start command process shown in FIG.

(Normal map change start command processing)
FIG. 36 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a common map change start command process in step S1335.

  The CPU 131 performs a command analysis process for analyzing the received normal change start command (step S1340). Subsequently, based on the result of the process in step S1340, the CPU 131 determines whether the result of the normal symbol determination is per long release (per long release according to any of the normal maps B to D) (step S1341). .

  When it is determined that it is not per long opening (step S1341: NO), the CPU 131 determines whether or not to execute a normal variation effect (step S1342). When it is determined NO in step S1341, the result of the normal symbol determination is per short opening (ordinary diagram A) or lost (lost symbol). In step S 1342, the CPU 131 determines whether or not to execute a normal diagram change effect (effect using the normal map change image 60 shown in FIG. 12) that causes the player to expect whether or not the result of the normal symbol determination is a long hit. Is determined by lottery using random numbers. Further, when the special symbol is currently fluctuating, the CPU 131 determines whether or not to perform the normal symbol variation effect based on the result of the special symbol determination relating to the variation. In addition, when there is a special symbol determination suspension, the CPU 131 determines whether or not to perform a common figure variation effect based on a result of a prior determination for the suspension. For example, when the result of the special symbol related to the special symbol being fluctuated is a big hit, or when a high expectation reach production is performed due to a loss, the CPU 131 determines that the normal diagram fluctuation production is performed with a relatively high probability. To do. In addition, for example, when the result of the preliminary determination for the special symbol determination that is on hold is a big hit, or when the high expectation reach effect is performed due to the loss, the CPU 131 performs the general symbol variation effect with a relatively high probability. Is determined. In this way, when the special symbol variation effect is performed based on the result of the special symbol determination relating to the special symbol being fluctuated and the prior determination with respect to the reserved special symbol determination right, An effect based on the result of the determination (for example, the display of the character X described above) is performed.

  When it is determined in step S1342 that the normal map change effect is to be executed (step S1343: YES), the CPU 131 next performs the process of step S1344. On the other hand, when it is determined in step S1342 that the ordinary map change effect is not executed (step S1343: NO), the CPU 131 ends the process shown in FIG.

  When it determines with YES by step S1341, or when it determines with YES by step S1343, CPU131 sets a usual figure change effect (step S1344). Specifically, the CPU 131 sets an image to be used for the normal pattern change effect based on the result of the normal symbol determination, or sets the content to be finally notified in the normal pattern change effect. More specifically, in addition to the result of the normal symbol determination, the CPU 131 refers to the special symbol determination relating to the changing special symbol and the result of the reserved special symbol determination (result of the preliminary determination command process). Then, a “long” image, a “short” image, an “×” image, and an image that suggests a result of the special symbol determination included in the common map variation image 60 shown in FIG. 12 are set. Here, examples of the image that suggests the result of the special symbol determination include “extreme heat” that is likely to be a big hit, “reach” that suggests reach, “chance”, “NEXT” that suggests pseudo-ream, and the like. is there. Further, as an image that suggests the result of the special symbol determination, there may be an image that suggests the possibility of a big hit in the subsequent special symbol variation.

  In addition, even if it is a case where a common figure change effect is set in step S1344, when the reach effect using the decoration design 51 is performed during a normal figure change effect, execution of a normal figure change effect is restrict | limited. .

  Subsequent to step S1344, the CPU 131 executes the set ordinary map change effect. Thereby, for example, if it is determined as YES in step S1341, the per-long release is finally notified in the ordinary variation effect (for example, the cursor 61 stops at the “long” image shown in FIG. 12). Also, for example, when it is determined YES in step S1343, if the result of the special symbol determination that is changing or on hold is a specific result (such as a jackpot), the special symbol is finally used in the general symbol variation effect. An image based on the result of the determination is displayed (for example, the cursor 61 stops at the “hot” image). This is the end of the description of FIG.

(Variation stop command processing)
FIG. 37 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the change stop command process in step S1308.

  The CPU 131 determines whether or not the received command is a normal symbol variation stop command (ordinary symbol variation stop command) (step S1350). When it is determined that the command is not a common symbol variation stop command (step S1350: NO), the CPU 101 ends the variation effect (the effect started in step S1333) corresponding to the variation of the special symbol (step S1354). As a result, the decorative symbol 51 is stopped and displayed on the main liquid crystal display device 5 to notify whether or not it is a big hit.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the command is a normal fluctuation stop command (step S1330: YES), the CPU 131 performs a command analysis process for analyzing the received fluctuation stop command (step S1351). Specifically, the CPU 131 determines whether or not the result of the normal symbol determination of this time is a hit and the type of the hit based on information included in the change stop command.

  Next, the CPU 131 determines based on the result of the process in step S1351 whether or not the result of the normal symbol determination is a long open hit (step S1352). When it is determined that it is per long opening (step S1352: YES), the CPU 131 sets a normal opening effect according to the symbols per long opening (common figures B to D) (step S1353). As a result, a general opening opening effect indicating that the second start port 12 is long-opened is performed, and after the effect, the above-described general map opening effect is performed according to the long opening of the second start port 12. For example, in the case of the long opening according to the usual figure B, the above-described character A appears during the first long opening of the second start port 12, and then the effect of whether or not the character B appears is performed. However, character B does not appear. Further, in the case of the long opening according to the usual figure C, the above-described character A appears during the first opening of the second start port 12, and then the effect of whether or not the character B appears is performed. Then, character B appears in accordance with the second opening of the second start port 12 for the second time. Then, a roaring effect of whether or not the character C appears next is performed, and the character C does not appear as a result of the roaring effect.

  In the process of step S1353, the result of the special symbol determination is referred to, and the content of the effect is set based on the result. For example, if there is a big hit in the special symbol determination relating to the special symbol being fluctuated or the special symbol determination being put on hold, as described above, the character X or the character Y indicating the result of the special symbol determination is Appear.

  Even if the execution of the general map release effect is set in the process of step S1353, if the reach effect using the decorative pattern 51 is performed during the execution of the general map release effect, the normal map release effect is performed. Execution is restricted.

  When the process of step S1353 is executed, when it is determined NO in step S1352, or when the process of step S1354 is executed, the CPU 131 ends the variation stop command process shown in FIG. If it is determined that the long symbol is released in the normal symbol determination, an opening command is transmitted from the game control board 100, and in response to receiving the opening command, the process of step S1353 (setting of the general figure long opening effect) May be performed.

[Modification]
In addition, this invention is not limited to the said embodiment, The following forms may be sufficient.

  For example, in the above embodiment, in the case where the result of the special symbol determination is a jackpot, a gaming machine in which the probability changing gaming state is continued until the next jackpot is shifted to the probability changing gaming state after a jackpot game with a predetermined probability (75%). As assumed, the present invention is applicable to any other gaming machine. For example, if the result of the special symbol determination is a jackpot, the game is shifted to the probability change gaming state after the jackpot game with a probability of 100%, and the special symbol changes by a finite predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) in the probability variation gaming state. Then, the above-described effects may be performed in the gaming machine that returns to the normal gaming state. In this case, a larger number of expected winning balls may be set in the jackpot game based on winning in the second starting port 12 than in the jackpot game based on winning in the first starting port 11. .

  In another embodiment, if the game ball passes through the V area provided in the jackpot during the jackpot game when the jackpot game is determined to be a big win in the first special symbol determination, the game state shifts to a probable game state after the jackpot game. May be. Specifically, if it is determined that a specific jackpot is made in the first special symbol determination, the V region is long open during the jackpot game (for example, a maximum of 29.5 seconds is released), and a jackpot other than the specific jackpot If it is determined, the V region is briefly opened (for example, 0.01 seconds) during the jackpot game. If the player is making a right hit at a specific jackpot, the game ball easily passes through the V region, while the jackpot other than the specific jackpot is very unlikely to pass through the V region. For this reason, a specific jackpot shifts to a probabilistic gaming state after the jackpot game, while a jackpot other than the specific jackpot shifts to a time-saving gaming state. In such a gaming machine, when it is determined that the first special symbol determination is a big hit (when it is determined that the big win is based on the winning to the first start opening), the probability that the V region is long open is When it is set to 50% and the second special symbol determination is determined to be a big hit (when it is determined to be a big win based on a winning at the second starting port), the probability that the V region is long open is 100. % Is set. That is, it is easier to shift to the probability-changing gaming state when the jackpot is determined based on the winning at the second starting port than when the jackpot is determined based on the winning at the first starting port. It is advantageous for the person. In such a type of gaming machine, as described above, an effect may be performed indicating that the second start port is long open.

  In addition, the configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 described in the above embodiment is merely an example, and it goes without saying that the present invention can be realized with other configurations. Further, the order of processing, the set value, the threshold value used for determination, etc. in the flowcharts described above are merely examples, and the present invention can be realized with other orders and values without departing from the scope of the present invention. Needless to say.

  In the above embodiment, the case where the present invention is applied to a pachinko gaming machine has been described as an example. However, the present invention is also applicable to other gaming machines such as a slot machine.

[Configuration of gaming machine according to the present invention and its effects]
As described above, the gaming machine according to the present invention may have the following configuration. Note that parentheses indicate correspondence with the embodiment, and are merely examples.

  A gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a first start area (11), a second state where the game can be changed into a first state and a second state in which a game ball is easier to enter than the first state. (12), special game determination means (101, S407) for determining whether or not to perform a special game based on the passage of the game ball to the first start area or the second start area, and a predetermined condition Based on the establishment, the second start area is determined by the second start area determining means (S506) for determining whether or not to change the second start area to the second state and the second start area determining means. When it is determined to change to two states, second start area control means (17, 113) for changing the second start area to the second state in a predetermined pattern, and effect control means for controlling a predetermined effect ( 130), and the second starting area control means includes A first pattern for changing the second start area to the second state for a first predetermined time (a pattern in which the second start port 12 is opened 1.0 second × 1 time when the usual figure B is stopped), and the first 2 A second pattern for changing the starting region to the second state for a second predetermined time longer than the first predetermined time (when the normal figure C stops, the second starting port 12 is opened for 1.0 second × 2 times) The second start area is changed in any one of a plurality of patterns including the pattern), and the effect control means is configured to change the second start area in the second pattern by the second start area control means. It is possible to perform a suggestion effect indicating that the character is changed (an effect effect of FIG. 10, an effect of the appearance of the character B, FIG. 14).

  According to this configuration, there are a plurality of opening patterns of the second start area, and an effect suggesting the opening pattern of the second start area can be performed.

  In another configuration, the second start area control means changes the second start area to the second state a predetermined number of times as the first pattern, and then passes the first time ( The second starting area is changed to the second state only for 0.1 second after the first long opening in FIG. 10 (A), and the second starting area is the predetermined number of times as the second pattern. Is changed to the second state, and after the elapse of a predetermined time, the second start is performed only for a second time longer than the first time (second opening of the second start port 12 in FIG. 10B). The region may be changed to the second state.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine 5 Main liquid crystal display device 6 Sub liquid crystal display device 7 Movable accessory 11 1st starting opening 12 2nd starting opening 13 Big winning opening 41 1st special symbol display 42 2nd special symbol display 51 Decorative design 52 On-hold image 53 On-hold image 60 Normal map fluctuation image 61 Cursor 62 Universal map open image 100 Game control board 130 Production control board

Claims (1)

A first starting area;
A second starting region that is changeable between a first state and a second state in which game balls are easier to enter than the first state;
Special game determination means for performing a special game determination as to whether or not to perform a special game based on the passage of the game ball to the first start area or the second start area;
Based on the result of the special game determination, a symbol control means for notifying the result of the special game determination by changing and stopping the predetermined symbol;
A second start area determination means for determining whether to change the second start area to the second state based on establishment of a predetermined condition;
Second start area control means for changing the second start area to the second state in a predetermined pattern when the second start area determining means determines to change the second start area to the second state. When,
Production control means for controlling a predetermined production,
The second starting area control means includes
During a predetermined control period, the second start-up region is changed to the first state after changing to the second state only between at first, after a predetermined time has elapsed, the second time shorter than said first hour a first pattern in which only Ru changing the second start region to said second state,
During a predetermined control period, the second to change the starting area from the varied only the second state the first hour in the first state, after a predetermined time has elapsed, long third than between the second time And controlling the second starting region with any one of a plurality of patterns including a second pattern that changes to the second state only for a time,
The production control means includes
It is possible to execute a variation effect performed during the variation of the predetermined symbol,
Based on the result of the special game determination, it is possible to perform a specific effect suggesting that the special game is highly likely to be performed during the variation effect,
When it is determined that the second start area is changed to the second state by the second start area determination means , it is possible to perform a predetermined suggestive effect during the predetermined control period ;
During execution of the suggestion effect , it is possible to perform a first effect that suggests the possibility that the second start area is changed in the second pattern by the second start area control means,
During execution of the suggested effect even during pre SL variation effect, it is possible to perform a second effect suggests results of the special game determination,
A gaming machine capable of restricting execution of the suggestion effect while the specific effect is being performed.

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