JP6097321B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine provided with a normal electric accessory that is controlled to be converted from a state where a game ball is difficult to win to a state where it is easy to win based on a lottery result of normal symbols.

  Conventionally, when a game ball passes through the normal symbol operation gate, a normal symbol is drawn on the normal symbol display device after the normal symbol is variably displayed and stopped and the predetermined symbol is fixedly displayed. When it is “winning”, the ordinary electric accessory provided so that it can be opened and closed is converted and controlled for a set time with a predetermined opening pattern from a closed state in which a game ball is difficult to win to an open state in which it is easy to win. .

  In addition, when the game ball wins the start winning device, a special symbol is drawn on the special symbol display device after the special symbol is variably displayed and stopped, and a predetermined symbol is confirmed and displayed. ”, A special electric game (large winning device) provided so that it can be opened / closed is converted from a closed state in which the game ball is difficult to win to an open state in which the game ball is easy to win in a predetermined open pattern for a set time. (Big hit game) is performed. When this special game is performed, the player can obtain a great profit. That is, the player plays a game aiming at the special game.

  Therefore, in such a gaming machine, in order to improve gameplay, various elaborate effects are performed before the big win lottery result is shown. For example, an image for an effect is displayed on an image display device. Displaying, shifting to a predetermined game mode, operating a movable accessory for production called “gimmic”, or performing an effect making full use of a light emitting device such as a lamp or LED, or an audio device .

  In recent gaming machines, there are two types of start-up prize-winning devices: general prize-winning device types and tulip-type or mini-attacker-type ordinary electric accessory types. In these two types of start-up prize-winning devices, In many cases, the starter winning device of the ordinary electric accessory type is more advantageous to the player (for example, the probability of being a big hit with a lot of balls in the big hit lottery is higher). The starter winning device of the ordinary electric accessory type is provided as an ordinary electric accessory that is controlled to be converted into a predetermined opening pattern for a set time when a winning is made in the above-described normal symbol lottery. Yes. Therefore, for the player, when the start winning device is changed to the open state by winning the normal symbol lottery, it is possible to win a special game by winning more game balls in this advantageous starting winning device. It is an important factor above.

  By the way, the set time for which the normal electric accessory is controlled to be converted into a predetermined opening pattern when a normal symbol is won in the normal gaming state is, for example, normal as disclosed in Patent Document 1 The time is set differently depending on the type of symbol won in the symbol lottery. That is, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, when the normal symbol is won with the symbol X1, the set time for the normal electric accessory to be converted to the open state is short (so-called short opening), and the normal symbol is the symbol X2. When elected in, it is configured so that the set time during which the ordinary electric accessory is converted to the open state is long (so-called long open), that is, when the symbol X2 is won, the symbol X1 is won It is easier to win a normal electric accessory (starter winning device) than when.

JP 2013-34597 A

  As described above, winning the game ball in the start winning device as an ordinary electric accessory is an important factor for obtaining a special game. Therefore, in recent years, a long opening that makes it easy for a game ball to win. In response to the winning of a game ball to the start winning device at that time, a gaming machine that has improved the preference by performing a predetermined effect in the subsequent game progress has become popular.

  However, in such a gaming machine, for the winning of the game ball to the start winning device at the time of the short opening when it is difficult for the game ball to win, no effect is performed in the subsequent game progress. That is, in such a gaming machine, the game progress differs with respect to each winning of the game ball in a plurality of opening patterns (a plurality of set times that are controlled to be converted to the open state) of the start winning device as an ordinary electric accessory. There was nothing to produce, and as a result, the game was unsatisfactory.

  The present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems, and the object of the present invention is to win a game ball in a plurality of open patterns of a start winning device as a normal electric accessory. An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of giving a player different degrees of expectation by performing different effects in the progress of the game.

In order to solve such a problem, the gaming machine of the present invention, as described in claim 1,
A variable winning device (second starting winning device (electric Chu) 115) capable of changing from a first state in which game balls are difficult to win to a second state in which it is easy to win;
A special symbol display device (first special symbol display device 120, second special symbol display device 122) for variably displaying a predetermined special symbol based on the establishment of the start condition;
A special game generating means for generating a special game advantageous to the player when a predetermined jackpot symbol is displayed on the special symbol display device (a big winning device process in step S450);
Control means for changing the variable winning device from the first state to the second state for a preset time when a predetermined winning symbol is displayed on the normal symbol display device (normal symbol display device 118) A gaming machine (game machine 100) comprising:
Time setting means (steps S1408 and S1410 of the electric tulip process) for setting any one of the set times based on a predetermined setting condition from a plurality of different times;
An effect execution means for executing an effect according to whether the set time set by the time setting means is won (holding pre-reading mode process in step S1710, latent notification mode process in step S2110, step S2120 mission mode process, step S2130 gimmick, character effect process),
The set time set by the time setting means includes a first set time (short open time in step S1410: 0.5 second) and a second open time longer than the first set time in step S1408: 6 seconds)
The gaming state related to the winning symbol includes a first gaming state (a gaming state other than a short time) and a second gaming state (a short time gaming state) that is more advantageous to the player than the first gaming state.
In the first gaming state, when the effect executing means determines that the change is based on the start condition established at the second set time (NO in S1500 of the second start winning device detection switch-on process), The effect that is not executed when it is determined that the variation is based on the start condition established at one set time (YES in S1500 of the second start winning device detection switch-on process) (mission mode process in step S2120, gimmick, character in step S2130) The gist is to execute the effect in which one mode is executed for a predetermined period from among a plurality of effect modes.

  Incidentally, the names and symbols in the parentheses are examples to show the correspondence with specific means described in the embodiments described later in order to help the understanding of the invention, and the present invention includes the names and symbols in the parentheses. However, the present invention is not limited to the specific means shown in FIG.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to perform different effects in the game progress for the game ball winning in the plurality of opening patterns of the start winning device as the ordinary electric accessory, and thereby to the player in the game progress You can have different expectations. As a result, the game preference is improved.

It is a front view of the gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment. It is explanatory drawing of the random number table from which various random numbers are acquired in the gaming machine 100 which concerns on this embodiment. 1 is a block diagram of an entire gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the timer interruption process performed by main CPU310a of the main control board 310 which concerns on this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the start winning a prize apparatus detection switch process performed by main CPU310a of the main control board 310 which concerns on this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the gate detection switch process performed by main CPU310a of the main control board 310 which concerns on this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the normal symbol process performed by main CPU310a of the main control board 310 which concerns on this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol process performed by main CPU310a of the main control board 310 which concerns on this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the big hit determination process performed by main CPU310a of the main control board 310 which concerns on this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the fluctuation pattern selection process performed by main CPU310a of the main control board 310 which concerns on this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the process during a stop performed by main CPU310a of the main control board 310 which concerns on this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the big prize apparatus process performed by main CPU310a of the main control board 310 which concerns on this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the game state setting process performed by main CPU310a of the main control board 310 which concerns on this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the electric tulip process performed by main CPU310a of the main control board 310 which concerns on this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the 2nd starting prize-winning device detection switch-on process performed by main CPU310a of the main control board 310 which concerns on this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the timer interruption process performed by sub CPU340a of the presentation control board 340 which concerns on this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the command reception process performed by sub CPU340a of the presentation control board 340 which concerns on this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the reservation prefetch mode process performed by sub CPU340a of the production control board 340 which concerns on this embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which showed an example of the mode flag change process performed by sub CPU340a of the presentation control board 340 which concerns on this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the game state effect selection process performed by sub CPU340a of the effect control board 340 which concerns on this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the change effect selection process performed by sub CPU340a of the effect control board 340 which concerns on this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the latent notification mode process performed by sub CPU340a of the presentation control board 340 which concerns on this embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the latent alerting effect performed with the image display apparatus 131 which concerns on this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the mission mode process performed by sub CPU340a of the presentation control board 340 which concerns on this embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the mission effect performed with the image display apparatus 131 which concerns on this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the gimmick and character production process performed by sub CPU340a of the production control board 340 which concerns on this embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the gimmick performed by the image display apparatus 131 which concerns on this embodiment, and the drive device for production 361. It is a flowchart which shows the fluctuation production end process performed by sub CPU340a of the production control board 340 which concerns on this embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the roaring effect which concerns on this embodiment.

<Configuration of gaming machine>
First, the configuration of the gaming machine 100 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 1 is a front view of the gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment. The gaming machine 100 is a pachinko gaming machine that launches a game ball based on a player's launch operation and pays out a predetermined number of game balls to the player when the game ball wins a specific winning device. is there.

  The gaming machine 100 includes an outer frame 160 that is attached to an island facility of a game store, and a glass frame 150 that is rotatably supported by the outer frame 160. The outer frame 160 is detachably provided with a game board 102 in which a game area 106 in which game balls flow down is formed. The glass frame 150 includes a launch handle device 103 that launches a game ball toward the game area 106 by being rotated, an audio output device 132 including a speaker, and an effect lighting device 134 having a plurality of lamps. A first effect button 135 and a second effect button 136 for changing the effect mode by a pressing operation are provided.

  Further, the glass frame 150 is provided with a tray 140 for storing a plurality of game balls. The tray 140 has a downward slope so that the game balls flow down in the direction of the firing handle device 103. . A receiving entrance (not shown) for receiving a game ball is provided at the end of the downward slope of the tray 140, and the game ball received at the entrance is sent to the launch rail 104 indicated by a broken line and fired. It stops at the end of the downward slope of the rail 104. Then, when the player rotates the operation handle 107 of the launch handle device 103, a game ball is launched into the game area 106 with a predetermined launch intensity according to the turning amount.

  The game ball fired as described above rises between the outer rail 105a and the inner rail 105b from the launch rail 104 and reaches the game area 106 when the ball return prevention piece 105c is exceeded, and then falls within the game area 106 To do. At this time, the game ball falls unpredictably by a plurality of nails and windmills (not shown) provided in the game area 106.

  A first start winning device 112 having a start area in which a game ball can enter is provided in an area below the center of the game area 106. This first start winning device 112 is a general winning device type winning device, and is provided with a first start winning device detection switch 312 (see FIG. 3) for detecting a game ball. When the first start winning device detection switch 312 detects the entry of a game ball, a “special symbol lottery” (hereinafter also referred to as “hit lottery”), which will be described later, is performed and a predetermined prize ball (for example, 3 game balls) are paid out.

  Further, below the first start winning device 112, a second start winning device 115 having a start area in which a game ball can be entered is provided. The second start winning device 115 is a so-called tulip-type electric accessory having a pair of movable pieces 115b. The first mode in which the pair of movable pieces 115b is maintained in a closed state and the pair of movable pieces 115b. Is variably controlled to the second mode in which is opened. When the second start winning device 115 is controlled to the first mode, it is impossible to receive game balls (in FIG. 1, the second start winning device 115 is controlled to the first mode). Shows the time). On the other hand, when the second start winning device 115 is controlled to the second mode, the pair of movable pieces 115b function as a receiving tray, and the winning of the game ball to the second start winning device 115 becomes easy. That is, when the second start winning device 115 is in the first mode, there is no game ball winning opportunity, and when it is in the second mode, the game ball winning opportunity is increased.

  Further, the second start winning device 115 is provided with a second start winning device detection switch 315 (see FIG. 3) for detecting the entering of a game ball. Then, when the second start winning device detection switch 315 detects the entry of a game ball, the “special symbol lottery” described later (hereinafter also referred to as “hit lottery”), similar to the first start winning device 112 described above. And the same prize balls (for example, three game balls) as the first start winning device 112 are paid out.

  In the area on the left side of the game area 106, a normal symbol operation gate 113a having a normal area through which a game ball can pass is provided. The normal symbol operation gate 113a is provided with a gate detection switch 330a (see FIG. 3) for detecting the passage of the game ball. When the gate detection switch 330a detects the passage of the game ball, the “normal symbol of the normal symbol” will be described later. “Lottery” (hereinafter also referred to as “winning lottery”) is performed. Even if a game ball passes through the normal symbol operation gate 113a, a prize ball based on the passage will not be paid out.

  In the area on the right side of the game area 106, in order from the top, the normal symbol operating gate 113b having a normal area through which the game ball can pass, the big winning device 117 into which the game ball can enter, and the second start of the game ball A guide plate 116 that guides to the winning device 115 is provided. The normal symbol operation gate 113b is provided with a gate detection switch 330b (see FIG. 3) for detecting the passage of a game ball, and has the same function as the normal symbol operation gate 113a.

  The grand prize winning device 117 is a so-called attacker-type electric accessory, and has an open / close door 117b that can be erected from the game board surface side to the glass plate side, and the open / close door 117b is on the game board surface side. It is controlled to move between an open state standing up to a closed state and a closed state buried in the game board surface (FIG. 1 shows the time when the open / close door 117b is controlled in the open state). When the open / close door 117b is erected on the game board surface, it functions as a tray for guiding the game ball into the big prize device 117, and the game ball can enter the big prize device 117. Further, the big prize device 117 is provided with a big prize device detection switch 317 (see FIG. 3). When this big prize device detection switch 317 detects the entry of a game ball, a predetermined prize ball (for example, 15 pieces). Game balls).

  The guide plate 116 is a plate-like member projecting on the game board surface side, and drops the game ball that has reached the guide plate 116 by dropping the area on the right side of the game area 106 in the direction of the second start winning device 115. It has a downward slope to roll and guide the sphere. That is, the guide plate 116 is a member that facilitates winning of a game ball to the second start winning device 115 when the second start winning device 115 is in the second mode.

  At the bottom of the game area 106, an out port 111 is provided for discharging game balls that have not entered any of the first start winning device 112, the second start winning device 115, and the big winning device 117. It has been.

  An image display device 131 composed of a liquid crystal display (LCD) or the like is provided at a substantially central portion of the game area 106, and this image display device 131 displays an image during standby when no game is being performed. Or displaying an image according to the progress of the game. Among them, a plurality of effect symbols for notifying the lottery result of the special symbol are variably displayed based on the winning of the game ball of the first start prize device 112 and the second start prize device 115, and a combination of specific effect symbols (For example, 777 etc.) is stopped and fixedly displayed, so that the big hit is notified as a special symbol lottery result.

  That is, the special symbols displayed on the first special symbol display device 120 and the second special symbol display device 122, which will be described later, when the game ball wins the first start winning device 112 and the second start winning device 115, respectively. The display is changed in accordance with the change display of the special symbol, and is stopped and displayed in accordance with the stop display of the special symbol after a predetermined fluctuation time has elapsed. That is, the timing of the change display of the effect symbol by the image display device 131 and the change display of the special symbol by the first special symbol display device 120 and the second special symbol display device 122 are synchronized. In addition, by displaying various images, characters, and the like during the variation display of the effect symbols, a high expectation that the player may win a big hit is given to the player. In the present embodiment, the image display device 131 is used as a liquid crystal display device. However, a plasma display, an organic EL display may be used, or a projector, a so-called 7-segment LED, a dot matrix, a rotating drum, or the like. A display device may be used.

  Furthermore, a gimmick 109 as a movable accessory used for various effects is provided on the back of the game board 102. The gimmick 109 is configured to be movable with respect to the game board 102, and performs various effects by moving in a predetermined operation according to the progress of the game by the player. The gimmick 109 is initially arranged on the back surface of the game board 102 and is configured to be movable to the front surface of the screen of the image display device 131.

  On the lower right side of the inner rail 105 b of the game board 102, there are a normal symbol display device 118, a first special symbol display device 120, a second special symbol display device 122, a normal symbol hold indicator 119, and a first special symbol hold indicator 123. A second special symbol hold indicator 124 is provided. The first and second special symbol display devices 120 and 122 indicate that a game ball has entered the first and second start winning device 112 and 115 (first and second start winning device detection switches 312 and 315 to be described later). This is a notification of the jackpot lottery result that was triggered by the fact that a game ball was detected), and is composed of 7-segment LEDs. That is, a plurality of special symbols corresponding to the jackpot lottery result are provided, and the lottery result is displayed by displaying the special symbols corresponding to the jackpot lottery result on the first and second special symbol display devices 120 and 122. The player is notified. For example, “7” is displayed when a big win is won, and “−” is displayed when the player wins.

  Here, “special symbol lottery” means that when a game ball enters the first and second start winning devices 112 and 115, a random number for determining a special symbol is acquired, and the acquired random number is determined in advance. This is a process for determining whether or not a big hit is made by comparing with a value corresponding to the given “big hit”. The jackpot lottery result is not immediately notified to the player, but the special symbols are displayed on the first and second special symbol display devices 120 and 122, and when the predetermined variation time has passed, A special symbol corresponding to the lottery result is fixedly displayed after the stop, and the lottery result is notified to the player.

  The normal symbol display device 118 performs normal symbol lottery triggered by the passing of the game ball through the normal symbol operation gates 113a and 113b (the gate detection switches 330a and 330b described later detect the entry of the game ball). The result is notified, and is composed of one LED (“◎” in the figure). In other words, the normal symbol display device 118 notifies the player of the lottery result by turning on the normal symbol display device 22 when the normal symbol lottery is won. Note that the normal symbol display device 118 is not limited to one LED, and is composed of, for example, a display capable of lighting a predetermined symbol display (for example, a lamp capable of alternately lighting “O” and “X”). May be. If the normal symbol lottery is won, the second start winning device 115 is controlled to the second mode (the movable piece 115b is in the open state) for a predetermined time.

  Here, “ordinary symbol lottery” means that when a game ball passes through the normal symbol operation gates 113a and 113b, a random number for determining a normal symbol is acquired, and the acquired random number is a predetermined “winning”. This is a process for determining whether or not the game is successful by comparing with a value corresponding to. The lottery result of the normal symbol does not immediately notify the lottery result after the game ball passes through the normal symbol operation gates 113a and 113b, and the normal symbol display device 122 displays a fluctuation display such as blinking of the normal symbol. When the predetermined fluctuation time has elapsed, the normal symbol corresponding to the normal symbol lottery result is fixedly displayed (lit or extinguished) after the stop, and the lottery result is notified to the player.

  In addition, while the first special symbol display device 120 or the second special symbol display device 122 is displaying the variation of the special symbol, a game ball enters the first and second start winning devices 112 and 115 and immediately wins a big win. If this is not possible, the right to win the jackpot will be held under certain conditions. More specifically, the random numbers for special symbol determination acquired when a game ball enters the first and second start winning devices 112 and 115 are suspended and stored.

  For this hold, the upper limit hold number is set to four, and the hold number is displayed on the first special symbol hold indicator 123 and the second special symbol hold indicator 124, respectively. Here, in the first and second special symbol hold indicators 123 and 124, when there is one hold, the left LED is lit, when there are two hold, the left and right LEDs are lit, and there are three holds. The left LED blinks and the right LED lights, and when there are four holds, the left and right LEDs blink. The display mode of the first and second special symbol hold indicators 123 and 124 is not limited to this. For example, four LEDs are arranged in a horizontal row, and the LEDs on the left side are lit in order from the occurrence of the hold. Also good.

  As with the special symbol, when the game ball passes through the normal symbol operating gates 113a and 113b and the winning lottery cannot be performed immediately during the normal symbol variation display, The right to draw will be held. More specifically, a random number for determining a normal symbol acquired when a game ball enters the normal symbol operating gates 113a and 113b is held and stored. For this hold, the upper limit hold number is set to four, and the hold number is displayed on the normal symbol hold indicator 119. In addition, the display mode of the normal symbol hold | maintenance display device 119 is based on the display mode of the 1st, 2nd special symbol hold | maintenance display devices 123 and 124 mentioned above, and description here is abbreviate | omitted.

  The first effect button 135 mainly functions as a “decision button”, and the second effect button 136 mainly functions as a “select button”. The first effect button 135 is provided with a first effect button detection switch 335 (see FIG. 3) that detects one pressing operation, and the second effect button 136 includes a second effect that detects a plurality of pressing operations. Button detection switches 336a to 336e (see FIG. 3) are provided. When a player's pressing operation is detected from the first effect button detection switch 335 or the second effect button detection switches 336a to 336e, the image displayed on the image display device 131 is changed. In the present embodiment, the first effect button 135, the first effect button detection switch 335, the second effect button 136, and the second effect button detection switches 336a to 336e are collectively referred to as “input device 137”.

<Description of game content>
Next, with reference to FIG. 1, the main flow of the game in the gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment configured as described above will be described. First, in order to obtain a normal symbol hit and a special symbol hit in the normal game state (a game state other than the big hit and short-time game state described later), the player handles the operation handle as shown by an arrow A in FIG. The left-handed game is performed by reducing the amount of rotation of 107, and the first symbol winning gate 112a positioned at the so-called “kee” at the approximate center of the game area 106 and the normal symbol operating gate 113a positioned at the upper left of the game area 106 Aim and fire a game ball.

  In this normal game state, “right-handed” which increases the amount of rotation of the operation handle 107 is not performed because the normal symbol operation gate 113b located at the upper right of the game area 106 passes, This is because it is difficult to win the first starting prize-winning device 112 located at the “nose”. In this state, the second start winning device 115 (hereinafter also referred to as electric Chu 115) is in the first mode in which a game ball cannot be won.

  When the game ball passes through the normal symbol operation gate 113a, the normal symbol display on the normal symbol display device 118 is started based on the passage, and a symbol matching game related to the lottery of the normal symbol is performed. When the game ball wins the first start winning device 112, the special symbol variation display is started on the first special symbol display device 120 based on the winning, and the image display is performed in synchronization with the special symbol variation display. A variation display of the effect symbol is started on the device 131, and a symbol matching game related to the special symbol jackpot drawing is performed.

  With reference to FIG. 2, here, various random numbers used in the gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram of a random number table from which various random numbers are acquired in the gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment, where (a) is a big hit random number table, (b) is a big hit symbol random number table, and (c) is a reach random number table. , (D) is a diagram showing an example of a winning random number table, and (e) is an example of a winning symbol random number table. The special symbol (effect symbol) is generated based on the jackpot random number acquired from the jackpot random number table shown in FIG. 2 (a) and the jackpot symbol random number acquired from the jackpot symbol random number table shown in FIG. 2 (b). In addition, the normal symbol is generated based on the hit random number acquired by the hit random number table shown in FIG. 2D and the hit symbol random number acquired by the hit symbol random number table shown in FIG. .

  In the jackpot random number table shown in FIG. 2 (a), one random number value is acquired from 300 random numbers from "0" to "299", for example, when the first start winning device 112 and the electric chew 115 are won. The In the case of the jackpot random number table, in the low probability gaming state (the gaming state in which the jackpot probability is low), the jackpot ratio is set to 1/300, for example, and the acquired jackpot random number value is “3” A big hit is determined.

  On the other hand, in the high-probability gaming state (the gaming state in which the jackpot probability is high), the jackpot ratio is set to 10/300, which is 10 times the low-probability gaming state, and the acquired jackpot random number value is “3”, A big hit is determined when “7”, “37”, “67”, “97”, “127”, “157”, “187”, “217”, “247”.

  In addition, in the big hit random number table, a lottery for small hits is also performed. In the example shown in FIG. 2A, the ratio of small hits is set to 6/300, and the acquired big hit random numbers are “0”, “50”, “100”, “150”, “200”, “250”. "Is determined to be a small hit. When this small hit is made, the opening mode of the big winning device 117 operates in the same manner as the opening mode of the big winning device 117 for the probability variation 2R big hit described later.

  In the jackpot symbol random number table shown in FIG. 2B, one random number value is acquired from 250 random numbers from “0” to “249”. And based on the acquired jackpot symbol random number, any one jackpot is determined from a plurality of kinds of jackpots. In the gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment, three types of big hits are usually prepared as a plurality of types of big hits: 8R big hit (with time reduction), probability variation 16R big hit (with time reduction), and probability variation 2R big hit (no time reduction). There are four or more types of jackpots, such as those with different numbers of rounds and those with different opening / closing modes of the door 117b of the big winning device 117 (for example, different opening / closing times and prescribed winning numbers). May be.

  Normally, the number of rounds at the time of a big hit game is 8 rounds, and the open / close door 117b of the big prize device 117 in the round has a predetermined time (for example, 29.5 seconds) or a predetermined number of prizes (max 9). It is a big hit that is released until the ball wins, and the payout of the outgoing ball as a winning ball is not expected very much (eg 1000), but after the big hit game ends, the special symbol changes until a predetermined number of times (eg 100 times) It is a big hit that grants short duration games for a period.

  The probability variation 16R jackpot has 16 rounds at the time of the jackpot game, and the open / close door 117b of the big winning device 117 in the round is a game with a predetermined time (for example, 29.5 seconds) or a prescribed winning number (max 9). It is a big hit that is released until the ball wins, and you can expect payout of the outgoing ball as a prize ball (for example, 2000), and after the big hit game, both high probability games and short-time games until the next big hit It is a jackpot to grant.

  Probability 2R jackpot has a small number of rounds at the time of jackpot game as few as two rounds, and the opening time of the door 117b of the big winning device 117 in the round is extremely short (for example, 0.2 seconds, but the maximum number of winning prizes is 9) Although it is a big hit, it is almost a big hit that gives a high probability game until the next big hit after the big hit game is finished, though it is almost impossible to expect the payout of the ball as a winning ball (almost no winning).

  The opening mode of the big winning device 117 in the probability variation 2R big hit is the same operation as the small hit, and since the short-time game is not given after the big hit game is finished, the player apparently has the probability variation 2R big hit and the small hit. A distinction cannot be made. Therefore, after the jackpot game of the probability variation 2R jackpot, the player cannot recognize that the gaming state has a high probability internally, that is, the probability variation 2R jackpot corresponds to a so-called “latent probability variation jackpot”. .

  Further, in the gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment, the ratio at which the big hit is selected is different between when the game ball enters the first start winning device 112 and when the game ball enters the electric chew 115. It is configured. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 2 (b), if the big hit symbol random number obtained when the game ball wins the first start winning device 112 is “0” to “99”, the normal 8R big hit is selected. The ratio in this case is 100/250, and if it is “100” to “174”, the probability variation 16R big hit is selected, and the ratio in this case is 75/250, and if it is “175” to “249”, Probability 2R jackpot is selected, and the ratio in this case is 75/250.

  On the other hand, if the big hit symbol random number acquired when the game ball is won by the electric chew 115 is “0” to “99”, the 8R big hit is usually selected. In this case, the ratio is 100/250, and “100” to “100” 249 ”, the probability variation 16R big hit is selected, and the ratio in this case is 150/250. The probability variation 2R jackpot is not selected when winning the electric Chu 115.

  Comparing the type of jackpot selected at the time of winning the first start winning device 112 and the time of winning the electric Chu 115, the ratio of the probability variation 16R jackpot at the time of winning the first start winning device 112 is 75/250. When the electric Chu 115 wins, the ratio of the probability variation 16R big hit is 150/250, and when the electric Chu 115 wins, the ratio at which the probability variation 16R big hit is selected is higher. Furthermore, when the first start winning device 112 is won, the ratio of the probable 2R jackpot is 75/250, whereas when the electric Chu 115 prize is won, the ratio of the probable 2R jackpot is 0/250 (note that the first As shown in the pie chart of FIG. 5 (b), the distribution of the probability variation big hit (or the normal big hit) selected at the time of the one start winning device 112 and the electric Chu 115 prize is the same (the ratio of the probability variation big hit is 150/250, usually the ratio of big hits is 100/250)).

  That is, the electric chew 115 is configured to be more advantageous for the player than the first start winning device 112. With this configuration, when the game state shifts to the so-called electric-chu-support game state (short-time game state) in which the winning rate of the game ball to the electric chew 115 is high, the probability of consecutive winning of the probability variation 16R jackpot increases. Therefore, it can be expected that a large number of balls will be obtained, and a highly interesting game can be provided.

  In the reach random number table shown in FIG. 2 (c), when the game ball is won by the start winning device (the first start winning device 112 or the electric Chu 115), among 250 random numbers from “0” to “249”. One random value is acquired. In the case of the reach random number table, the reach ratio is set to 22/250, for example, and it is determined that the reach is present when the acquired reach random number value is “0” to “21”. On the other hand, the ratio of no reach is set to 228/250, and it is determined that there is no reach when the acquired reach random number values are “22” to “249”. The reach random number is a random number for determining whether or not a reach effect is performed when a special symbol lottery is lost.

  In the hit random number table for drawing the random numbers of normal symbols shown in FIG. 2D, when the game ball passes through the normal symbol operation gates 113a and 113b, the ten random numbers from “0” to “9” are selected. One random value is acquired. In the case of a winning random number table, in a gaming state other than a short working time (hereinafter also referred to as a short working time gaming state), the winning ratio is set to 1/10, for example, and the winning random number value is “7”. Determined. On the other hand, in the short-time gaming state, the winning ratio is set to 9/10 that is nine times that of the non-short-time gaming state, and it is determined that the winning number is “0” to “8”.

  In the hit design random number table shown in FIG. 2E, one random number value is acquired from three random numbers from “0” to “2”. Then, based on the acquired winning design random number, any one of a plurality of types of winning is determined. In the gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment, two types of hits, short and long, are prepared as a plurality of types.

  Short wins per short period (for example, a single open of 0.5 seconds, a maximum number of winnings of 9 max), which is controlled to the second mode in which the electric Chu 115 is opened when a win is won by a normal symbol lottery. On the other hand, the long win is per long time during which the electric chew 115 is controlled to the second mode (for example, a single opening of 6 seconds and a maximum number of winning prizes of 9). In the case of the winning symbol random number table, the ratio per short is set to 2/3, for example, and when the acquired winning symbol random number value is “0” or “1”, it is determined that the hit is short. The ratio is set to 1/3, for example, and when the acquired winning symbol random number value is “2”, it is determined to be long hit.

  In the short hit, since the time for which the electric Chu 115 is controlled to the second mode is short open, it is difficult to win a game ball to the electric Chu 115, and therefore it is almost possible to expect the payout of the outgoing ball as a prize ball. In addition, the special symbol jackpot lottery based on the winning is almost impossible to expect.

  On the other hand, in the long win, since the time for which the electric chew 115 is controlled in the second mode is long open, it is possible to expect a plurality of game balls (upper limit is 9) to win the electric chew 115. As a result, it is possible to expect a payout of a special ball as well as a special symbol jackpot lottery based on the winnings. In addition, as described above, the rate of selection of the probability variation 16R big hit is higher when the electric Chu 115 wins than when the first start winning device 112 wins. Winning the electric Chu 115 is an extremely important item in the game, and this improves the game preference.

  Note that this winning symbol random number table is used only for the short-time gaming state, and when the gaming state is short, when the normal symbol lottery is won, The time controlled in the mode of 2 and the release mode are all performed in accordance with the above long (for example, a single release of 5 seconds, a specified maximum number of winnings of 9).

  Returning to FIG. 1, when the player is “left-handed” in the normal gaming state, the symbol matching game related to the normal symbol lottery is started, and the normal symbol display device 118 changes the normal symbol. When the normal symbol stops and lights up or turns off after a predetermined fluctuation time has elapsed since the start of the blinking operation as a display, it is confirmed and displayed, and if this confirmed normal symbol is lit, it becomes a win (see FIG. 2 (d) When the winning random number value obtained in the winning random number table is “7”, the winning probability is 1/10), and the electric Chu 115 is controlled to the second mode (the movable piece 115b is in the open state) in which the winning chance of the game ball is increased. Is done.

  At this time, when the normal symbol hit is short hit (the ratio 2/3 when the hit symbol random number value obtained by the hit symbol random number table of FIG. Since the opening time is short (single opening of 0.5 seconds) and it is not easy to win this electric Chu 115, the player has left-handed as it is as shown by the arrow A in FIG. The state will be maintained. As a result, the game ball rarely wins the electric chew 115 if lucky.

  On the other hand, when the normal symbol hit is long hit (the rate is 1/3 when the hit symbol random number value obtained in the symbol random number table of FIG. Is long (single opening for 6 seconds), and when the electric chew 115 is in the open state, the player increases the amount of rotation of the operation handle 107 and performs “right-handed”.

  When the “right strike” is performed, the game ball falls on the right side of the image display device 131 in the game area 106 as shown by an arrow B in FIG. Then, the game ball that has reached the guide plate 116 is guided to roll on the guide plate 116 and win a prize to the open electric chew 115. Thereby, a large number of game balls easily win the electric chew 115.

  Then, when a game ball wins the electric chew 115, based on the winning, the special symbol variation display on the second special symbol display device 122 and the effect symbol variation display on the image display device 131 are started. A symbol matching game related to the lottery is performed. Note that when the electric chew 115 is in the open state due to a long hit, the game ball wins the electric chew 115 even if the player does not “right hit” and does “left hit” as it is. Although it is possible, the winning efficiency is lower than when the right board is used and the guide plate 116 is not used, which is disadvantageous for the player.

  Thus, when the game ball is won in the first start winning device 112 or the electric chew 115 and the symbol matching game related to the special symbol jackpot drawing is performed, the image display device 131 displays the first effect button 135 and the second Reach effect that makes the player operate the effect button 136 and operates the gimmick 109 in a predetermined manner on the front of the screen of the image display device 131 (the big hit acquired with the big hit random number table of FIG. 2A) When the random number value is “3”, the ratio is 1/300, or when the reach random number value acquired from the reach random number table of FIG. 2C is “0” to “21”, the ratio is 22/250. Therefore, the player pays more attention to the image display device 131 than to the first and second special symbol display devices 120 and 122.

  In particular, in the present invention, as will be described in detail later, when a game ball wins the electric Chu 115, when the win is won at the time of winning short and when winning at the time of winning long, respectively, Different performances are performed, so that the game preference is further improved, and the player can face the game with different expectations for each performance performed.

  In addition, when a symbol matching game related to a lottery of normal symbols is performed, a variation of the normal symbols is performed in a part of the image display device 131 (for example, a lower part or a corner of the image display device 131) at a predetermined ratio by lottery or the like. During the display, a roaring effect relating to whether or not the lottery result of the variable display is a win is executed. Therefore, in this case, the player can display the image display device 131 rather than the normal symbol display device 118. Will come to watch.

  In addition, the first start winning device 112, the electric tuner during the variable display of the special symbol (the effect symbol in the image display device 131) in the first special symbol display device 120 or the second special symbol display device 122, or during the big hit or the small hit. When a game ball wins in 115, the right to win a big win is reserved and stored (maximum of 4), and the first and second special symbol hold indicators 123 and 124 light in a predetermined manner according to the number of reserved memories. To do.

  Similarly, when a game ball passes through the normal symbol operation gates 113a and 113b during normal symbol fluctuation display or when the electric chew 115 is opened, the right of the winning lottery is held and stored (up to four). The normal symbol hold indicator 119 lights up in a predetermined manner according to the number of reserved memories. Thus, the player can check how many jackpots and winning lottery rights are currently reserved. In the gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment, the reserved memory related to the special symbol is digested with priority over the electric chew 115. You may make it carry out in order.

  Then, in the normal gaming state, the special symbol is stopped and fixedly displayed after a predetermined fluctuation time has elapsed from the start of the special symbol variation display on the first and second special symbol display devices 120 and 122. Is a big hit if it matches a predetermined big hit symbol (for example, “7”) (when the big hit random number value obtained in the big hit random number table of FIG. 2A is “3”, the big hit probability is 1/300). Also, a specific effect symbol combination (for example, “777” or the like) is stopped and displayed on the image display device 131, and the player is informed of the big hit as a special symbol lottery result (however, the probability variation 2R big hit is excluded).

  Then, when the lottery result of the special symbol becomes a big hit in this way, the opening / closing door 117b of the big winning device 117 is controlled to open and close in a predetermined manner, so that the chances of winning the game balls are greatly increased, and the player can play a large number of game balls. You can play a jackpot game that can earn you and increase your possession. When the big hit game is started, the player turns the operation handle 107 greatly to perform “right-handed”, and the player wins the big winning device 117 with the open / close door 117b located at the lower right of the game area 106 opened. Aim and fire a game ball.

  Here, the big hit symbol random number value obtained from the big hit symbol random number table of FIG. 2 (b) is normally “0” to “99” for both the first start winning device 112 and the electric chew 115, and the ratio 100 / 250), an 8-round jackpot game is played, and after the 8-round jackpot game ends, the game state is shortened for a period until the special symbol changes 100 times.

  In addition, the big hit symbol random number value obtained from the big hit symbol random number table in FIG. 2B is “100” to “174”, the ratio 75/250, the ratio 75/250, the electric hit In the case of 115, in the case of “100” to “249”, the ratio 150/250), a 16-round jackpot game is played, and after the 16-round jackpot game is over, the game state has a high probability until the next jackpot (FIG. 2 ( The big hit random number values acquired in the big hit random number table of a) are “3”, “7”, “37”, “67”, “97”, “127”, “157”, “187”, “217”, “ 247 ", the jackpot probability is 10/300) and the time is short. That is, the big hit loops. The number of loops of the big hit may be unlimited, and if the big hit is repeated a predetermined number of times (for example, five times), the next big hit may be forced to become the normal big hit (so-called limiter function). ).

  On the other hand, the jackpot symbol random value obtained from the jackpot symbol random number table of FIG. 2 (b) based on the winning of the first start winning device 112 is “175” to “249”, the ratio 75/250 ), A specific effect symbol combination is also stopped and displayed on the image display device 131. In this case, the reach effect is not performed regardless of the reach random value, and the effect symbol combination is not a doublet or the like. For example, a casual combination of numbers such as “359” is stopped and displayed so that the player cannot intentionally determine that the special symbol lottery result has been a promising 2R big hit. Then, a two-round jackpot game is performed, and after the two-round jackpot game is over, a high probability is hidden until the game state becomes the next jackpot.

  As a result of the big hit lottery, the big hit random numbers obtained in the big hit random number table in FIG. 2A are “0”, “50”, “100”, “150”, “200”, “250”. In the case of a small hit probability 6/300), a specific combination of effect symbols is stopped and displayed on the image display device 131. In this case, as with the probability variation 2R big hit, a combination of casual numbers and the like is stopped and displayed. The player is intentionally prevented from determining that a special symbol lottery result has been won. In other words, this is to confuse the player with the small hit and the probable variation 2R big hit, and to hide the high probability after the probable change 2R big hit (恰 also impersonates the low probability gaming state).

  In this way, the probability variation 16R jackpot that can win more balls is selected when the electric Chu 115 winning is larger than the first start winning device 112 winning (the stop at the probability variation 16R jackpot symbol). Since the probability is high, the player can have great expectation for the symbol matching game related to the special symbol based on the time of winning the electric chew 115.

  When the game state is short, the special symbol and the normal symbol change time is shortened, and in the symbol matching game related to the normal symbol, which is mainly performed based on the passage of the normal symbol operation gate 113b, a high probability (When the hit random number value obtained from the hit random number table of FIG. 2D is “0” to “8”, the hit probability is 9/10), and the electric Chu 115 is controlled to the second mode. Since the playing time and release mode are performed in accordance with the above long game, the chances of winning the game ball increase, and the player can maintain the current ball without reducing it.

  Therefore, when the short-time game is started, as in the case of the big hit game described above, the player operates the normal symbol located at the upper right of the game area 106 in order to perform the “right stroke” by rotating the operation handle 107 greatly. A game ball is launched aiming at the gate 113b. Regardless of whether or not the normal symbol operation gate 113b passes, the “right-handed” game ball finally reaches the guide plate 116, and the game ball that has reached the guide plate 116 rolls on the guide plate 116. Thus, it is guided to win a prize to the electric Chu 115 that is frequently opened. That is, in the short-time game, the player frequently wins the electric Chu 115 which is more advantageous to the player than the first start winning device 112. In the short-time game after the probability variation 16R jackpot game ends, the jackpot probability is even higher, so the game state is extremely advantageous for the player.

  In the short-time game, even if the player performs “left-handed”, the game ball can pass through the normal symbol operating gate 113a and can win the electric chew 115, but “right-handed” As compared with the case where the guide plate 116 is not used, the winning efficiency for the electric chew 115 is worse, and it becomes easier to win the first start winning device 112 which is disadvantageous for the player than the electric chew 115. It is disadvantageous for the player. The above is the main flow of the game in the gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment.

<Configuration of control means>
Next, control means for controlling the progress of the game will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 3 is a block diagram of the gaming machine 100 as a whole. The main control board 310 is main control means for controlling the basic operation of the game, and includes a one-chip microcomputer 310m composed of a main CPU 310a, a main ROM 310b, and a main RAM 310c, and an input port and an output port (not shown) for the main control board. ) And is connected to the effect control board 340, the payout control board 380, and the power supply board 370.

  On the input side of the main control board 310, the first start winning device detection switch 312 for detecting that a game ball has entered the first start winning device 112, and the normal design operation gates 113a, 113b have entered the game ball. The gate detection switches 330a and 330b for detecting this, the second start winning device detection switch 315 for detecting that the game ball has entered the second start winning device 115, and the game ball having entered the big winning device 117. A large winning device detection switch 317 to be detected is connected, and various signals are input to the main control board 310.

  On the output side of the main control board 310, a second start winning device opening / closing solenoid 316 that opens and closes the pair of movable pieces 115b of the second start winning device 115, and a large winning device opening / closing that operates the open / close door 117b of the large winning device 117 are operated. Solenoid 318, first and second special symbol display devices 120 and 122 that display special symbols, normal symbol display device 118 that displays normal symbols, and first and second special symbol hold displays that display the number of reserved balls of special symbols Devices 123 and 124, a normal symbol holding display 119 for displaying the number of reserved balls of the normal symbol, and a game information output terminal board 319 for outputting predetermined game information to the outside are connected, and various signals are output.

  The main CPU 310a of the main control board 310 reads out a program stored in the main ROM 310b based on input signals from the detection switches and timers, performs arithmetic processing, and directly controls each device and display, or Data and commands are transmitted to other boards according to the result of the arithmetic processing.

  The main ROM 310b of the main control board 310 stores a game control program and data and tables necessary for determining various games. For example, a jackpot determination table (see FIG. 2) referred to in the jackpot lottery, a symbol determination table for determining a special symbol stop symbol, a variation pattern determination table for determining a special symbol variation pattern, and the like are stored in the main ROM 310b. .

  The main RAM 310c of the main control board 310 functions as a data work area when the main CPU 310a performs arithmetic processing, and has a plurality of storage areas. For example, the main RAM 310c has a normal / special symbol holding storage area, a normal / special symbol data storage area, a normal / special symbol random value storage area, a round number storage area, a gate / various winning device data storage area, and a game state storage area. A game state buffer, a normal / special stop symbol data storage area, an effect transmission data storage area, a management device transmission data storage area, a hall facility transmission data storage area, various timers and counters, and the like are provided.

  The power supply board 370 is provided with a backup power supply composed of a capacitor, supplies a power supply voltage to the gaming machine 100, monitors a power supply voltage supplied to the gaming machine 100, and when the power supply voltage becomes a predetermined value or less, An interruption detection signal is output to the main control board 310. More specifically, when the power interruption detection signal becomes high level, the main CPU 310a becomes operable, and when the power interruption detection signal becomes low level, the main CPU 310a becomes inactive state. The backup power source is not limited to a capacitor, and for example, a battery may be used, and a capacitor and a battery may be used in combination. The power supply board 370 is connected to the effect control board 340, the payout control board 380, and the launch control board 390 in addition to the main control board 310.

  The effect control board 340 mainly controls each effect such as during game or standby. The effect control board 340 includes a sub CPU 340a, a sub ROM 340b, and a sub RAM 340c, and is connected to the main control board 310 so as to be communicable in one direction from the main control board 310 to the effect control board 340. . The effect control board 340 includes a first effect button detection switch 335, second effect button detection switches 336a to 336e, and a clear restriction button detection switch 338 for preventing the game history from being erased by a third party. It is connected.

  The effect control board 340 is equipped with an RTC (real time clock) 340d that outputs the current time. The sub CPU 340a inputs a date signal indicating the current date and a time signal indicating the current time from the RTC 340d, and executes various processes based on the current date and time. The RTC 340d is normally operated by the power source from the gaming machine 100 when power is supplied to the gaming machine 100, and is supplied from the backup power source mounted on the power supply board 370 when the gaming machine 100 is powered off. Operates with a power source that Therefore, the RTC 340d can count the current date and time even when the gaming machine 100 is powered off. Note that the RTC 340d may be provided with a battery on the effect control board 340 and operated by the battery.

  The sub CPU 340a of the effect control board 340 is based on the data and commands transmitted from the main control board 310, the first effect button detection switch 335 or the second effect button detection switches 336a to 336e, and the input signal from the timer. Is read out and the arithmetic processing is performed, and the corresponding data is transmitted to the lamp control board 360 or the image control board 350 based on the processing.

  The sub CPU 340a receives a control signal such as a one-way strobe signal, an image control command signal, and a lamp control command signal from the main CPU 310a of the main control board 310 via the input circuit, and when the strobe signal is input, The CPU 340a is configured to recognize this control command. For example, when a variation pattern designation command indicating a variation pattern of a special symbol is received, the contents of the received variation pattern designation command are analyzed, and the image display device 131, the audio output device 132, the production drive device 361, and the production illumination device. Data for causing the 134 to execute a predetermined effect is generated, and the data is transmitted to the image control board 350 and the lamp control board 360. The effect driving device 361 gives the player various expectations by driving the gimmick 109 in a predetermined manner.

  The sub ROM 340b of the effect control board 340 stores a program for effect control, data necessary for determining various games, and a table. For example, the sub ROM 340b includes a variation effect pattern determination table for determining an effect pattern based on a variation pattern designation command received from the main control board 310, an effect symbol determination table for determining a combination of effect symbols to be stopped and displayed, and the like. It is remembered.

  The sub RAM 340c of the effect control board 340 functions as a data work area during the arithmetic processing of the sub CPU 340a and has a plurality of storage areas. The sub RAM 340c includes a game state storage area, an effect mode storage area, an effect pattern storage area, an effect symbol storage area, a gate / various winning device data storage area, a date / time information storage area, a login state storage area, a calculation data storage area, various A flag storage area, a firing operation information storage area, a player information storage area, a game history information storage area, a code information storage area, various timers and counters, and the like are provided.

  The payout control board 380 controls the payout of game balls. The payout control board 380 includes a one-chip microcomputer including a payout CPU, a payout ROM, and a payout RAM (not shown). The payout control board 380 is connected to the main control board 310 via a wire (harness), and the ball rental connection board 384 is connected to the payout control board 384. The card unit 300 is also connected. In addition, the payout control board 380 is connected to the main control board 310 and the card unit 300 (ball lending connection board 384) so as to be capable of bidirectional communication.

  Further, on the input side of the payout control board 380, a payout ball counting switch 382 and a door opening switch 383 for detecting whether or not a game ball has been paid out are also connected. Further, the ball lending connection board 384 is connected with a ball lending switch 385 and a return switch 386, and various input signals of the ball lending switch 385 and the return switch 386 are sent out via the ball lending connection board 384. 380 is input. Further, a payout motor 381 of a payout device for paying out a predetermined number of game balls from the game ball storage unit is connected to the output side of the payout control board 380.

  The payout CPU reads out a program stored in the payout ROM based on input signals from the payout ball counting switch 382, the door opening switch 383, the ball lending switch 385, the return switch 386, etc., and performs arithmetic processing. Specifically, when the payout CPU receives a payout number designation command generated when a game ball wins a predetermined winning device from the main control board 310, the predetermined number according to the content of the payout number designation command is received. The game ball is paid out (prize ball control), and the payout motor 381 is driven to pay out a predetermined game ball.

  Further, the payout CPU, after confirming the connection with the card unit 300 via the ball lending connection board 384, inputs a ball lending signal from the ball lending switch 385 via the ball lending connection board 384, While exchanging information, a control (ball lending control) for paying out a specified number of game balls is performed, and a payout motor 381 is driven to pay out a predetermined game ball.

  The lamp control board 360 controls lighting of the effect lighting device 134 provided on the game board 102 and controls driving of the motor for changing the light irradiation direction. For example, the effect lighting device 134 changes the light irradiation direction and emission color of each lamp to perform the effect by illumination. In addition, the lamp control board 360 controls the energization of the drive source of the effect driving device 361 such as a solenoid or a motor that operates the gimmick 109 in a predetermined manner so that the effect by the gimmick 109 is performed. The lamp control board 360 is connected to the effect control board 340, and performs the above-described controls based on various commands transmitted from the effect control board 340.

  The image control board 350 is connected to the image display device 131 and the sound output device 132, and based on various commands transmitted from the effect control board 340, image display control and sound output device in the image display device 131. The sound output control at 132 is performed. The image control board 350 stores a host CPU for performing image display control of the image display device 131, a host RAM having a temporary storage area functioning as a work area for the host CPU, a control processing program for the host CPU, and the like. A host ROM, a CGROM storing image data, a VRAM having a frame buffer for drawing the image data, a VDP serving as an image processor, and a sound control circuit for controlling sound.

  Based on the effect pattern designation command received from the effect control board 340, the host CPU instructs the image display device 131 to display the image data stored in the CGROM in the VDP. The VDP draws image data stored in the CGROM in the frame buffer of the VRAM based on an instruction from the host CPU. Next, a video signal (RGB signal or the like) is generated based on the image data stored in the display frame buffer in the VRAM, and the generated video signal is output to the liquid crystal display device.

  The sound control circuit includes an audio ROM that stores a large number of audio data. The sound control circuit reads out a predetermined program based on a command transmitted from the effect control board 340 and also outputs the audio output device 132. Audio output control at. For example, the audio output device 132 outputs BGM (background music), SE (sound effect), and the like, and performs effects by sound.

  The launch control board 390 controls the launch of game balls. The launch control board 390 has a touch sensor 391 and a launch volume 392 connected to the input side, and a launch solenoid 393 and a ball feed solenoid 394 connected to the output side. The firing control board 390 inputs a touch signal from the touch sensor 391 and performs control for energizing the firing solenoid 393 and the ball feed solenoid 394 based on the voltage supplied from the firing volume 392.

  The touch sensor 391 is provided inside the firing handle device 103, and is configured by a capacitive proximity switch that utilizes a change in capacitance caused by the player touching the operation handle 107. When the touch sensor 391 detects that the player has touched the operation handle 107, the touch sensor 391 outputs a touch signal that permits energization of the firing solenoid 393 to the firing control board 390. The firing control board 390 is configured to prevent the game ball from being fired to the game area 106 unless a touch signal is input from the touch sensor 391.

  The firing volume 392 is provided directly connected to a rotating portion around which the operation handle 107 rotates, and is composed of a variable resistor. The firing volume 392 divides a constant voltage (for example, 5V) applied to the firing volume 392 by a variable resistor, and supplies the divided voltage to the firing control board 390 (the voltage to be supplied to the firing control board 390). Variable). The launch control board 390 energizes the launch solenoid 393 based on the voltage divided by the launch volume 392 and rotates the launching member of the launch solenoid 393 to launch the game ball into the game area 106. .

  The firing solenoid 393 is composed of a rotary solenoid, and a launching member is directly connected to the launching solenoid 393, and the launching member is rotated by rotating the launching solenoid 393. Here, the rotational speed of the firing solenoid 393 is set to about 100 (times / minute) based on the frequency based on the output period of the crystal oscillator provided on the firing control board 390. Accordingly, the number of game balls to be fired in one minute is about 100 (pieces / minute, out ball) because one ball is fired each time the firing solenoid 393 rotates. That is, one game ball is fired about every 0.6 seconds. The ball feed solenoid 394 is composed of a rectilinear solenoid, and sends the game balls in the tray 140 one by one toward the launching member of the launch solenoid 393.

<Timer interrupt processing of main control board>
Next, with reference to FIGS. 4 to 15, characteristic processing of the present invention will be described with reference to flowcharts in connection with the progress of the game in the gaming machine 100. FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing timer interrupt processing performed by the main CPU 310a of the main control board 310. This process is performed in a normal operation except for a special case such as when the main control board 310 is turned on or off by a reset clock pulse generation circuit (not shown) provided on the main control board 310. It is repeatedly executed every cycle (for example, 4 ms). Moreover, the process performed by the main control board 310 demonstrated based on the flowchart of FIGS. 4-15 is performed based on the program memorize | stored in main ROM310b. In FIGS. 4 to 15, processing not mainly related to the present invention is omitted.

  Referring to FIG. 4, when the power is turned on, main CPU 310a executes a startup program, thereby initializing each unit such as a memory (for example, main RAM 310c). After initialization, the program stored in the main ROM 310b is read into the main RAM 310c, and the program is executed by the main CPU 310a.

  When this timer interrupt process is executed, first, in step S400 (hereinafter, step S is also simply referred to as “S”), the main CPU 310a performs the big hit random number, the big hit symbol random number, the reach random number as shown in FIG. , Random number update processing is performed to update various random numbers such as hit random numbers, hit design random numbers, or variation pattern random numbers. As will be described later, the variation pattern random number is a random number for determining a special symbol variation time (that is, an effect symbol variation execution time).

  In the random number update process of S400, each random number is updated by adding (incrementing) by one, that is, every time a timer interrupt process is performed. Each lottery is performed in the starting prize winning device detection switch (SW) process in S410 and the gate detection switch (SW) process in S420, which will be described later, and each random number is acquired. Used in the special symbol processing of S440. The counter that performs the process of S400 is typically a loop counter, and returns to the minimum value “0” again after reaching the maximum value of the set random number (for example, “299” for the big hit random number). .

  Next, in S410, the main CPU 310a detects whether the game ball has won the first start winning device 112 or the second start winning device (electric Chu) 115, or the first start winning device detection switch 312 or the second. A start winning device detection switch (SW) process based on the start winning device detection switch 315 is executed. Hereinafter, the contents of the start winning device detection switch process performed in S410 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing the start winning device detection switch process (S410) performed by the main CPU 310a of the main control board 310.

  Referring to FIG. 5, in S500, the main CPU 310a wins a game ball in the first start winning device 112 based on the presence / absence of a detection signal from the first start winning device detection switch 312 and the first start winning device. It is determined whether or not the detection switch 312 is turned on. When the first start winning device detection switch 312 is turned on (YES in S500), the main CPU 310a proceeds to S502. On the other hand, when the first start winning device detection switch 312 is off (NO in S500), the main CPU 310a proceeds to S520.

  In S502, the main CPU 310a refers to the main RAM 310c and determines whether or not the number of holding times U1 in the first special symbol lottery is less than the upper limit value Umax1 (for example, 5 times). Then, when the hold count U1 is less than the upper limit value Umax1 (YES in S502), the main CPU 310a proceeds to S504. On the other hand, if the hold count U1 is equal to or greater than the upper limit value Umax1 (NO in S502), the main CPU 310a proceeds to S520.

  In S504, the main CPU 310a updates the holding number U1 in the first special symbol lottery by adding 1 and proceeds to S506. For example, the main CPU 310a adds 1 to the number of holding times U1 in the first special symbol lottery stored in the main RAM 310c, and stores the number of holding times U1 after the addition in the main RAM 310c.

  In S506, the main CPU 310a acquires a random number for the first special symbol lottery based on the winning of the game ball to the first start winning device 112 this time, and stores it in the main RAM 310c. Here, the main CPU 310a refers to the main RAM 310c, and among the random numbers updated in S400, the random numbers for the first special symbol lottery (the jackpot random numbers, jackpot symbol random numbers and reach random numbers shown in FIG. Fluctuation pattern random numbers, etc.) are acquired and stored in the main RAM 310c. The result of the first special symbol lottery is determined based on the random number acquired in S506. Then, the main CPU 310a proceeds to S508.

  In S508, the main CPU 310a performs pre-determination processing here. Specifically, the main CPU 310a acquires the jackpot random number, the jackpot symbol random number and the reach random number acquired in the latest processing of S506 and stored in the main RAM 310c (that is, the jackpot random number by the first special symbol lottery stored most recently, The jackpot symbol random number and the reach random number) are read out, and the read jackpot random number, the jackpot symbol random number and the reach random number are compared with the jackpot random number stored in the main ROM 310b, the jackpot symbol random number and the random number of the reach random number. Thus, it is determined in advance whether the result of the first special symbol lottery is usually 8R big hit, probability variation 16R big hit, probability variation 2R big hit, with or without reach, or without reach. That is, this pre-determination process is a pre-reading process for the first special symbol lottery. Then, when the main determination process is completed, the main CPU 310a proceeds to S510.

  In S510, the main CPU 310a sets, in the main RAM 310c, a first hold number increase command for notifying that the hold number of the first special symbol lottery has increased by one. Here, the first pending number increase command includes information (hereinafter, also referred to as “preliminary determination information”) indicating the result of the preliminary determination performed in the process of S508. The first hold number increase command is transmitted to the effect control board 340 in the output process (S480) described later, and the effect control board 340 recognizes that the hold of the first special symbol lottery has increased, and displays the effect based on the effect. It can be executed by the display device 131. Then, the main CPU 310a proceeds to S512.

  In S512, the main CPU 310a turns on a specific LED of the first special symbol hold indicator 123 to indicate that the hold has increased in accordance with the value of the hold count U1 in the first special symbol lottery (U1 ≧ 2). / Control flashing. Then, the main CPU 310a proceeds to S520.

  In S520, the main CPU 310a determines whether or not the game ball is won in the electric chew 115 and the second start winning device detection switch 315 is turned on based on the presence / absence of a detection signal from the second start winning device detection switch 315. Determine. Then, when the second start winning device detection switch 315 is turned on (YES in S520), the main CPU 310a proceeds to S522. On the other hand, when the second start winning device detection switch 315 is off (NO in S520), the main CPU 310a ends the start winning device detection switch process.

  In S522, the main CPU 310a refers to the main RAM 310c and determines whether or not the number of holding times U2 in the second special symbol lottery is less than the upper limit value Umax2 (for example, 5 times). The main CPU 310a proceeds to S524 when the number of times of holding U2 is less than the upper limit value Umax2 (YES in S522). On the other hand, when the number of times of holding U2 is equal to or greater than the upper limit value Umax2 (NO in S522), the main CPU 310a ends the start winning device detection switch process.

  In S524, the main CPU 310a updates by adding 1 to the number of holding times U2 in the second special symbol lottery, and proceeds to S526. For example, the main CPU 310a adds 1 to the holding number U2 in the second special symbol lottery stored in the main RAM 310c, and stores the added holding number U2 in the main RAM 310c.

  In S526, the main CPU 310a acquires a random number for the second special symbol lottery based on the winning of the game ball to the current electric chew 115, and stores it in the main RAM 310c. Here, the main CPU 310a refers to the main RAM 310c, and among the random numbers updated in S400, the random numbers for the second special symbol lottery (the jackpot random number, the jackpot symbol random number and the reach random number shown in FIG. Fluctuation pattern random numbers, etc.) are acquired and stored in the main RAM 310c. The result of the second special symbol lottery is determined based on the random number acquired in S526. Then, the main CPU 310a proceeds to S528.

  In S528, the main CPU 310a performs pre-determination processing here. Specifically, the main CPU 310a acquires the big hit random number, the big hit symbol random number and the reach random number acquired in the latest processing of S526 and stored in the main RAM 310c (that is, the big hit random number by the second special symbol lottery stored most recently, The jackpot symbol random number and the reach random number) are read out, and the read jackpot random number, the jackpot symbol random number and the reach random number are compared with the jackpot random number stored in the main ROM 310b, the jackpot symbol random number and the random number of the reach random number. Thus, it is determined in advance whether the result of the second special symbol lottery is usually 8R big hit, probability variation 16R big hit, with or without reach, or without reach. That is, this pre-determination process is a pre-reading process for the second special symbol lottery. Then, when the main CPU 310a finishes the preliminary determination process, the main CPU 310a proceeds to S530.

  In S530, the main CPU 310a sets, in the main RAM 310c, a second hold number increase command for notifying that the hold number of the second special symbol lottery has increased by one. Here, the second pending number increase command includes information (preliminary determination information) indicating the result of the preliminary determination performed in the process of S528. The second hold number increase command is transmitted to the effect control board 340 in the output process (S480) to be described later, and the effect control board 340 recognizes that the second special symbol lottery hold has increased, and displays the effect based on the image. It can be executed by the display device 131. Then, the main CPU 310a proceeds to S532.

  In S532, the main CPU 310a turns on a specific LED of the second special symbol hold indicator 124 to indicate that the hold has increased in accordance with the value of the hold count U2 in the second special symbol lottery (U2 ≧ 2). / Control flashing. Then, the main CPU 310a ends the start winning device detection switch process.

  Returning to FIG. 4, next, in S420, the main CPU 310a performs gate detection switch (SW) processing based on the gate detection switches 330a and 330b for detecting whether or not the game ball has passed through the normal symbol operation gates 113a and 113b. Execute. Hereinafter, the contents of the gate detection switch process performed in S420 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing the gate detection switch process (S420) performed by the main CPU 310a of the main control board 310.

  With reference to FIG. 6, in S600, the main CPU 310a determines whether or not the game balls have passed through the normal symbol operation gates 113a and 113b and the gate detection switches 330a and 330b are turned on. When the gate detection switches 330a and 330b are turned on (YES in S600), the main CPU 310a proceeds to S640. On the other hand, when the gate detection switches 330a and 330b are off (NO in S600), the main CPU 310a ends the gate detection switch process.

  In S640, the main CPU 310a refers to the main RAM 310c, and determines whether or not the number of holding times G in the normal symbol lottery is less than the upper limit value Gmax (for example, 5 times). The main CPU 310a proceeds to S650 when the number of times of holding G is less than the upper limit Gmax (YES in S640). On the other hand, the main CPU 310a ends the gate detection switch process when the number of times G is held is equal to or higher than the upper limit Gmax (NO in S640).

  In S650, the main CPU 310a updates by adding 1 to the holding number G in the normal symbol lottery, and proceeds to S660. For example, the main CPU 310a adds 1 to the holding number G in the normal symbol lottery stored in the main RAM 310c, and stores the added holding number G in the main RAM 310c.

  In S660, the main CPU 310a acquires a random number for lottery based on the passing of the game balls of the normal symbol operation gates 113a and 113b this time, and stores them in the main RAM 310c. Here, the main CPU 310a refers to the main RAM 310c, obtains random numbers for normal symbol lottery (per random numbers, per symbol random numbers, see FIG. 2) among the random numbers updated in S400 and stores them in the main RAM 310c. Store. The result of the normal symbol lottery is determined based on the random number acquired in S660. Then, the main CPU 310a proceeds to S670.

  In S670, the main CPU 310a controls to turn on / blink a specific LED of the normal symbol hold indicator 119 so as to indicate that the hold has increased according to the value of the hold count G (G ≧ 2). When the main CPU 310a finishes the process of S670, the gate detection switch process ends.

  Returning to FIG. 4, next, in S430, the main CPU 310a executes normal symbol processing. Hereinafter, the contents of the normal symbol process performed in S430 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing normal symbol processing (S430) performed by the main CPU 310a of the main control board 310.

  Referring to FIG. 7, in S700, main CPU 310a determines whether or not the “auxiliary game flag” is on. Here, the “auxiliary game flag” indicates that the electric Chu (second start winning device) 115, which is an ordinary electric accessory, is in an operating state, and specifically, the normal when the fluctuation is stopped. This flag is set to ON when the symbol is a winning symbol (see S748).

  When the auxiliary game flag is on (YES in S700), the main CPU 310a ends this normal symbol process. On the other hand, if the auxiliary game flag is off (NO in S700), the main CPU 310a proceeds to S702, and whether the normal symbol is changing on the normal symbol display device 118 (the normal symbol lottery is being executed). Determine whether or not.

  If the normal symbol is changing in S702 (YES in S702), the process proceeds to S740. On the other hand, if the normal symbol is not fluctuating (NO in S702), the main CPU 310a proceeds to S704, where the main RAM 310c is referred to, and whether or not the number of holding times G in the normal symbol lottery is 1 or more. Determine. The holding number G in the normal symbol lottery is a parameter set in the gate detection switch process described above.

  If the holding count G is not 1 or more (NO in S704), the main CPU 310a ends this normal symbol process. On the other hand, if the hold count G is 1 or more (YES in S704), the main CPU 310a subtracts 1 from the hold count G and updates the hold count G (S706). At that time, the main CPU 310a reads out the random number stored in the main RAM 310c and stored in S660 of FIG. 6 having the oldest storage time and deletes it from the main RAM 310c. Then, the main CPU 310a proceeds to S707, and turns on / flashes a specific LED of the normal symbol hold indicator 119 so as to indicate that the hold has been consumed according to the value of the hold count G (G ≧ 1). Control.

  Thereafter, in S708, the main CPU 310a executes a hit random number determination process. The winning random number judgment refers to the main RAM 310c, and the winning random number acquired when the game ball passes the normal symbol operation gates 113a and 113b (the winning random number acquired in S660) is a predetermined “winning”. This is a process for determining whether or not the result of the normal symbol lottery is a win by determining whether or not the values are equal to each other. Further, in this case, when it is determined that the hit random number is a value indicating “hit”, the process of determining whether the hit symbol random number (the hit symbol random number acquired in S660) is “per short” or “per long”. , And is executed together with a process according to the random number determination per hit.

  Next, in S710, the main CPU 310a sets a stop symbol. The setting of the stop symbol is to set a symbol to be stopped according to the determination result in the hit random number determination. Specifically, when the winning random number is a value indicating “winning”, the main CPU 310a sets the winning symbol as a stop symbol (in this embodiment, the normal symbol display device 118 is lit). On the other hand, when the winning random number is a value indicating “displacement”, the main CPU 310a sets a symbol indicating a loss as a stop symbol (in this embodiment, the normal symbol display device 118 is turned off).

  Next, in S712, the main CPU 310a executes a variable time setting process. “Variation time setting” is a process of setting the variation time of the normal symbol according to the gaming state and the stop symbol. For example, “3 seconds” in the auxiliary gaming state having the electric chew support function such as the short-time gaming state. Is set, and “29 seconds” is set in a gaming state without an electric chew support function such as a normal gaming state.

  After that, in S714, the main CPU 310a starts normal symbol fluctuations in the normal symbol display device 118, shifts to S715, and refers to a time reduction flag indicating that the gaming state described later is short. Thus, it is determined whether or not the current gaming state is a short-time gaming state (short-time flag on) with a high probability of winning. In S715, when the gaming state is the short-time gaming state (YES in S715), the main CPU 310a proceeds to S740. On the other hand, when the gaming state is not the short-time gaming state (NO in S715), the main CPU 310a proceeds to S716.

  In S716, the main CPU 310a uses the image display device 131, the audio output device 132, the effect lighting device 134, etc., during the normal symbol variation display, whether or not this variation display lottery result is a hit effect. It is determined whether or not to execute. The determination of the turning effect execution may be made, for example, by acquiring a random number for executing the turning effect in S660 of the gate detection switch (SW) process in S420 and determining by the acquired random number. Specifically, for example, if the lottery result of the normal symbol is a hit (whether it is a short hit or a long hit), it is determined that all the roaring effects will be executed, and if the lottery result of the normal symbol is off Then, it may be determined that the turn effect is executed at a predetermined ratio (lottery probability, for example, 1/10). In S716, when it is determined that the roaring effect is not executed (NO in S716), the main CPU 310a proceeds to S740. On the other hand, if it is determined that the roaring effect is to be executed (YES in S716), the main CPU 310a proceeds to S718.

  Next, in S718, the main CPU 310a sets a turn effect start command in the main RAM 310c. Note that the whispering effect start command also includes information indicating the result of the normal symbol lottery (information indicating a short hit, a long hit, and a loss). Further, the turn effect start command is transmitted to the effect control board 340 in an output process (S480) described later. Next, in S740, the main CPU 310a determines whether or not the variation time set in S712 has elapsed. If the fluctuation time has not elapsed (NO in S740), the main CPU 310a ends this normal symbol processing. On the other hand, when the variation time has elapsed (YES in S740), the main CPU 310a stops the variation of the normal symbol (S742).

  Then, the main CPU 310a determines whether or not the stopped normal symbol is “hit” (S746), and if the stopped normal symbol is not “hit” (NO in S746), that is, if it is out of place, The process proceeds to S754. On the other hand, if the stopped normal symbol is “win” (YES in S746), the main CPU 310a turns on the auxiliary game flag (S748), and proceeds to S754.

  In S754, the main CPU 310a determines whether or not the turn production start command is set in S718. If the turn production start command is set (YES in S754), the process shifts to S756 and the turn production end command. Is set in the main RAM 310c. Then, the main CPU 310a ends this normal symbol process. Note that the turn effect end command is transmitted to the effect control board 340 in an output process (S480) described later. On the other hand, if the turn production start command is not set (NO in S754), the main CPU 310a skips the process of S756 and ends this normal symbol process.

  Returning to FIG. 4, next, in S440, the main CPU 310a executes special symbol processing. Hereinafter, the contents of the special symbol process performed in S440 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing special symbol processing (S440) performed by the main CPU 310a of the main control board 310.

  With reference to FIG. 8, in S800, the main CPU 310a determines whether or not the big hit game flag that is set to ON in the below-described stop process is ON, that is, whether or not the big hit game is being executed, When the big hit game flag is on (YES in S800), the main CPU 310a ends this special symbol process.

  On the other hand, when the big hit game flag is off (NO in S800), the main CPU 310a proceeds to S801, whether or not the small hit game flag that is set to ON in the stop process described later is on. It is determined whether or not a small hit game is in progress, and if the small hit game flag is on (YES in S801), the main CPU 310a ends this special symbol process.

  On the other hand, if the small hit game flag is OFF (NO in S801), the main CPU 310a proceeds to S802, and the special symbol is changing in the first special symbol display device 120 or the second special symbol display device 122 ( It is determined whether or not a special symbol lottery is being executed.

  If the special symbol is changing in S802 (YES in S802), the process proceeds to S844. On the other hand, if the special symbol is not fluctuating (NO in S802), the main CPU 310a proceeds to S804, where the main RAM 310c is referred to, and the number of times the second start winning device detection switch 315 is preferentially digested is held. It is determined whether U2 is 1 or more.

  When the holding count U2 is 1 or more (YES in S804), the main CPU 310a subtracts 1 from the holding count U2 and updates the holding count U2 (S806). At that time, the main CPU 310a reads out the random number stored in the main RAM 310c and stored in S526 in FIG. 5 with the oldest storage time and deletes it from the main RAM 310c. Then, the main CPU 310a proceeds to S808 and turns on a specific LED of the second special symbol hold indicator 124 to indicate that the hold has been consumed according to the value of the hold count U2 (U2 ≧ 1). / Control flashing. Then, the main CPU 310a proceeds to S820.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the holding number U2 is not ≧ 1 (NO in S804), that is, if the holding number U2 is “0”, the main CPU 310a proceeds to S810 and the first start winning device detection switch 312 It is determined whether or not the hold count U1 is 1 or more.

  When the number of holding times U1 is not 1 or more (NO in S810), the main CPU 310a ends this special symbol process. On the other hand, when the hold count U1 is 1 or more (YES in S810), the main CPU 310a subtracts 1 from the hold count U1 and updates the hold count U1 (S812). At this time, the main CPU 310a reads out the random number stored in the main RAM 310c and stored in S506 in FIG. 5 with the oldest storage time and deletes it from the main RAM 310c.

  Then, the main CPU 310a proceeds to S814 and turns on a specific LED of the first special symbol hold indicator 123 so as to indicate that the hold has been exhausted according to the value of the hold count U1 (U2 ≧ 1). / Control flashing. Then, the main CPU 310a proceeds to S820. The number of holding times U1 and U2 in this special symbol lottery is a parameter set in the start winning device detection switch process described above.

  In S820, the main CPU 310a executes a big hit determination process for determining whether the result of the special symbol lottery (the first special symbol lottery or the second special symbol lottery) is a big hit or not. Hereinafter, the contents of the jackpot determination process performed in S820 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the big hit determination process (S820) performed by the main CPU 310a of the main control board 310.

  Referring to FIG. 9, in S900, the main CPU 310a refers to a high-accuracy flag indicating that the gaming state described later has a high probability, so that the current gaming state is a high-probability gaming state with a high jackpot probability. It is determined whether (high accuracy flag is on) or not. When the current gaming state is the high probability gaming state (YES in S900), the main CPU 310a proceeds to S902, selects the big hit random number determination table at the time of high probability, while the current gaming state is the high probability gaming state. If not (NO in S900), the main CPU 310a proceeds to S904 and selects a jackpot random number determination table at a low probability (see FIG. 2).

  When the process of S902 or S904 is completed, the main CPU 310a proceeds to S906 and executes a jackpot random number determination process. In the big hit random number determination, with reference to the main RAM 310c, the big hit random number (the big hit random number acquired in S506 or S526) acquired when the game ball wins the first start winning device 112 or the electric chew 115 is determined in advance. In addition, it is a process for determining whether or not they are equal to a value indicating “big hit”.

  Then, the main CPU 310a proceeds to S908, and determines whether or not the result of the special symbol lottery (the first special symbol lottery or the second special symbol lottery) is a big hit based on the big hit random number determination in S906. If it is determined that the game is a big hit (YES in S908), the main CPU 310a proceeds to S910, determines the big hit symbol random number stored in the main RAM 310c, and based on the determination result, the first special symbol. Big hit symbol set to display device 120 or second special symbol display device 122 (usually a big hit symbol corresponding to any of 8R big hit (with time reduction), probability variation 16R big hit (with time reduction) and probability variation 2R big hit (no time reduction)) This is set (S912), and the jackpot determination process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S908 that it is not a big hit (NO in S908), the main CPU 310a proceeds to S914 and determines whether or not it is a big hit based on the acquired big hit random number. Here, when it is determined that a small hit is made (YES in S914), a small hit symbol to be set in the first special symbol display device 120 or the second special symbol display device 122 is set (S916), and this big hit determination processing is ended. To do. If it is determined in S914 that it is not a small hit (NO in S914), a loss symbol to be set on the first special symbol display device 120 or the second special symbol display device 122 is set (S918), and this big hit determination processing is performed. finish.

  Returning to FIG. 8, next, in S830, the main CPU 310a executes a variation pattern selection process. Hereinafter, the contents of the variation pattern selection process performed in S830 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the variation pattern selection process (S830) performed by the main CPU 310a of the main control board 310.

  Referring to FIG. 10, in S1000, main CPU 310a determines whether or not the result of the big hit determination process is a big hit based on the special symbol set in the big hit determination process, and determines that it is a big hit. In the case (YES in S1000), the process proceeds to S1014, and the jackpot table is set in the main RAM 310c. On the other hand, when it is determined that it is not a big hit (NO in S1000), the main CPU 310a proceeds to S1002 and determines whether or not the result of the big hit determination process is a small hit.

  If it is determined in S1002 that it is a small hit (YES in S1002), the main CPU 310a proceeds to S1004 and sets the small hit table in the main RAM 310c. On the other hand, if it is determined that it is not a small hit (NO in S1002), the main CPU 310a proceeds to S1006 and executes reach random number determination processing. The reach random number determination is a process for determining the presence or absence of reach for determining whether or not a reach effect is to be performed in the case of a loss, and specifically, with reference to the main RAM 310c, the game ball is the first The reach random number (reach random number acquired in S506 or S526) acquired when winning the start winning device 112 or the electric Chu 115 is equal to a predetermined value indicating “reach” or “no reach” This is a process for determining whether or not.

  Then, the main CPU 310a proceeds to S1008, where the presence / absence of reach is determined based on the reach random number determination in S1006. If it is determined that there is a reach (YES in S1008), the main CPU 310a proceeds to S1010 and sets the reach table. Set in main RAM 310c. On the other hand, if it is determined that there is no reach (NO in S1008), the main CPU 310a proceeds to S1012 and sets the table for loss in the main RAM 310c.

  Next, the main CPU 310a proceeds to S1016, executes the previously obtained variation pattern random number determination process, proceeds to S1018, sets a variation pattern according to the variation pattern random number, and sets the variation pattern. The selection process ends. The variation pattern random number determination is a process for determining a special symbol variation time (production symbol variation execution time). Specifically, the game ball is referred to the main RAM 310c and the game ball is in the first start winning prize. Processing for determining whether or not the variation pattern random number acquired when winning the device 112 or the electric Chu 115 (the variation pattern random number acquired in S506 or S526) is equal to a value indicating a predetermined variation time. It is.

  Returning to FIG. 8, next, in S840, the main CPU 310a generates a variation effect start command including setting information set by the jackpot determination processing in S820 and the variation pattern selection processing in S830, and sets it in the main RAM 310c. . Here, the change effect start command is a command for instructing the effect control board 340 to start the change effect change effect of the effect symbol. Note that the variable effect start command set in S840 is transmitted to the effect control board 340 in an output process (S480) described later. Then, the main CPU 310a proceeds to S842.

  In S842, the main CPU 310a displays the variation display of the special symbol by the first special symbol display device 120 or the second special symbol display device 122 based on the setting information included in the variation effect start command set in the processing of S840. To start. Then, the main CPU 310a proceeds to S844, and determines whether or not the special symbol variation time selected in the variation pattern selection process of S830 has elapsed since the start of the special symbol variation display in S842.

  If it is determined that the variation time has not elapsed (NO in S844), the main CPU 310a ends this special symbol process. On the other hand, if it is determined that the variation time has elapsed (YES in S844), the main CPU 310a proceeds to S846 and issues a variation effect stop command for instructing the end of the variation effect of the effect symbol by the image display device 131 or the like to the main RAM 310c. Set to. Note that the variable effect stop command set in S846 is transmitted to the effect control board 340 in an output process (S480) described later. Then, the main CPU 310a proceeds to S848.

  In S848, the main CPU 310a stops the special symbol variation display by the first special symbol display device 120 or the second special symbol display device 122 started in the process of S842, and displays the stopped symbol. Then, the main CPU 310a proceeds to S850, and executes a stop process. Hereinafter, the contents of the in-stop process performed in S850 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the in-stop process (S850) performed by the main CPU 310a of the main control board 310.

  Referring to FIG. 11, in S1100, the main CPU 310a determines whether or not a short time flag that is set to ON in a gaming state setting process described later is on, that is, whether or not a short time game is in progress. If it is determined that the time-short flag is on (YES in S1100), the process proceeds to S1102, and “1” is subtracted from the remaining time J of the time-short game stored in the main RAM 310c.

  Then, the main CPU 310a proceeds to S1104 to determine whether or not the remaining game count J is “0”. If the remaining game count J is “0” (YES in S1104), the process proceeds to S1106. In S1106, the main CPU 310a having the remaining game count J of “0” means that the special symbol has been changed for a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) in the short-time game. The flag is turned off, and the process proceeds to S1108. If it is determined in S1100 that the time reduction flag is not on (NO in S1100), or if it is determined in S1104 that the remaining game count J is not “0” (NO in S1104), the main CPU 310a proceeds to S1108. .

  In S1108, the main CPU 310a determines whether or not the high probability flag that is turned on in the game state setting process described later is on, that is, whether or not the high probability game is being performed, and the high probability flag is on. If it is determined (YES in S1108), the process proceeds to S1110, and "1" is subtracted from the remaining game count X of the high probability game stored in the main RAM 310c.

  Then, the main CPU 310a proceeds to S1112 and determines whether or not the remaining game number X is “0”. If the remaining game number X is “0” (YES in S1112), the process proceeds to S1114. In S1114, the main CPU 310a indicates that the remaining game number J of “0” means that the special symbol change display has been performed a predetermined number of times (for example, 10,000 times) in the high-probability game. The high-accuracy flag is turned off, and the process proceeds to S1116. If it is determined in S1108 that the high-accuracy flag is not on (NO in S1108), or if it is determined in S1112 that the remaining game count X is not “0” (NO in S1112), the main CPU 310a proceeds to S1116. To do.

  In S1116, the main CPU 310a determines whether or not it is a big hit based on the special symbols set in the first special symbol display device 120 or the second special symbol display device 122, and determines that it is not a big hit (NO in S1116). ), The process proceeds to S1118, and it is determined whether or not the special symbol set in the first special symbol display device 120 or the second special symbol display device 122 is a small hit.

  If the main CPU 310a determines in S1118 that it is a small hit (YES in S1118), the process proceeds to S1120 and turns on the small hit game flag. Then, the main CPU 310a proceeds to S1122, and sets the number of rounds (number of Rs) / operation pattern.

  The setting of the number of rounds / operation pattern in S1122 is performed when the big hit is the probability variation 2R big hit or the small hit, and the setting is performed for both the probability variation 2R big hit and the small hit. The number of rounds (R number) is set to the same mode in which the operation pattern in 2R and 1R is 0.2 seconds open × 1 time.

  Then, when the process of S1122 is completed, the main CPU 310a ends this stop process. On the other hand, if it is determined in S1118 that the main CPU 310a is not a small hit (NO in S1118), the in-stop process is terminated without turning on the small hit game flag.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S1116 that the main CPU 310a is a big hit (YES in S1116), the main CPU 310a proceeds to S1130 and determines whether or not the current big hit is a probability variation 16R big hit. Then, if it is determined that the probability variation 16R big hit (YES in S1130), the process proceeds to S1134, and the 16R big hit game flag is turned on.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S1130 that the probability variation 16R big hit is not (NO in S1130), the main CPU 310a proceeds to S1132, and determines whether or not the current big hit is normally 8R big hit. If it is determined that it is a normal 8R big hit (YES in S1132), the process proceeds to S1136, and the 8R big hit game flag is turned on.

  On the other hand, if the main CPU 310a determines in S1132 that it is not normally 8R big hit (NO in S1132), the process proceeds to S1138, where it is determined that the current big win is a probable 2R big hit and the 2R big hit game flag is turned on. To do. When the processing of S1134, S1136, or S1138 is completed, the main CPU 310a proceeds to S1140.

  In S1140, the main CPU 310a sets “0” to the remaining game count J of the short-time game and the remaining game count X of the high-probability game, respectively, resets the remaining game count J / X, proceeds to S1142, Turn off the flag and high accuracy flag. Then, the process shifts to S1144, and the main CPU 310a determines whether or not the current big hit is a probabilistic 2R big hit, and if it is determined that the probable change 2R big hit is (YES in S1144), the main CPU 310a proceeds to the above S1122. The number of rounds (number of R) / operation pattern is set. That is, as in the small hit, the number of rounds (R number) is set to 2R, 1R operation pattern 0.2 second open × 1 time.

  On the other hand, if the main CPU 310a determines in S1144 that it is not the probability variation 2R big hit (NO in S1144), that is, if it is determined that the current big hit is the probability variation 16R big hit or the normal 8R big hit, the process proceeds to S1150. Start the jackpot opening.

  Then, the process shifts to S1152, and the main CPU 310a sets a big hit opening command in the main RAM 310c. The jackpot opening command set in S1152 is transmitted to the effect control board 340 in an output process (S480) described later. Then, the main CPU 310a ends this stop process and ends the special symbol process shown in FIG.

  Returning to FIG. 4, next, in S450, the main CPU 310a executes a special winning device process. Hereinafter, the contents of the big winning device process performed in S450 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing a special winning device process (S450) performed by the main CPU 310a of the main control board 310.

  Referring to FIG. 12, in S1200, the main CPU 310a determines whether the 8R jackpot game flag or the 16R jackpot game flag is on, and determines that the 8R jackpot game flag or the 16R jackpot game flag is on. In the case (YES in S1200), that is, when it is determined that the normal 8R big hit game or the probability variation 16R big hit game is determined, the process proceeds to S1210, and it is determined whether or not the opening for performing the big hit start effect is being performed.

  In S1210, when the main CPU 310a determines that the big hit is being opened (YES in S1210), the main CPU 310a proceeds to S1212 and determines whether or not the opening time has elapsed. If the main CPU 310a determines in S1212 that the opening time has not elapsed (NO in S1212), the main winning device process is terminated, whereas if it is determined that the opening time has elapsed (YES in S1212). ), The process proceeds to S1214, and the number of rounds (number of Rs) / operation pattern is set.

  The setting of the number of rounds / operation pattern in S1214 is performed when the big hit is usually 8R big hit or the probability variation 16R big hit. When the setting is usually 8R big hit, the round number (R number) ) Is set to 29.5 seconds opening × 1 time. If the probability variation 16R is a big hit, the number of rounds (R number) is set to 16R, 1R operating pattern 29.5 seconds open x 1 time.

  Then, the process shifts to S1215, and the main CPU 310a sets a big hit effect command for determining the big hit effect pattern to be executed during the big hit game in the main RAM 310c. The jackpot effect command set in S1215 is transmitted to the effect control board 340 in an output process (S480) described later.

  Then, the process shifts to S1216, and the main CPU 310a sets “0” to the number counter C indicating the number of winnings per round to the big winning device 117, shifts to S1218, and sets the value of the number R of rounds to “ Add 1 ”. Then, the process shifts to S1220, and the main CPU 310a starts the operation of the big winning device 117. That is, the open / close door 117b of the special winning device 117 is operated to change the special winning device 117 from the closed state to the open state.

  Next, the main CPU 310a proceeds to S1240, determines whether or not the operating time of the special prize device 117 has passed a predetermined operating time, and determines that this operating time has not passed the predetermined time (NO in S1240), the process proceeds to S1242, and it is determined whether or not the value of the number counter C has reached a prescribed winning number (for example, 9).

  In S1242, when the main CPU 310a determines that the value of the number counter C is the prescribed winning number (YES in S1242), the main CPU 310a proceeds to S1244 and ends the operation of the big winning device 117. That is, the open / close door 117b of the big winning device 117 is operated to change the big winning device 117 from the open state to the closed state. On the other hand, when it is determined that the value of the number counter C has not reached the prescribed number of winnings (NO in S1242), the large winning device process is terminated.

  In S1240, the main CPU 310a checks the winning number of the number counter C by skipping the processing of S1242 when the operating time of the big winning device 117 has passed the predetermined operating time (YES in S1240). The operation of the special prize winning device 117 is finished without any operation.

  Next, the main CPU 310a proceeds to S1246, and determines whether or not the big hit round number R is the maximum number of rounds. That is, in S1246, it is a process for determining whether or not the big hit round is the final round. If the big hit is a probable 16R big hit, it is 16 rounds. If it is a win, it is determined whether there are two rounds.

  In S1246, when the main CPU 310a determines that the big hit round is not the final round (NO in S1246), the big winning device process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the big hit round is the final round (YES in S1246), the process shifts to S1248, and the main CPU 310a determines whether the current big hit is usually an 8R big hit or a probability variable 16R big hit (probability 2R big hit and small hit) It is determined whether or not.

  If it is determined in S1248 that the main CPU 310a is normally 8R big hit or probable 16R big hit (not probable 2R big hit or small hit) (YES in S1248), the process proceeds to S1250 to start the ending to perform the big hit end effect. To do. Then, the process shifts to S1252, and the main CPU 310a sets a big hit ending command in the main RAM 310c. Note that the jackpot ending command set in S1252 is transmitted to the effect control board 340 in an output process (S480) described later.

  Next, the main CPU 310a proceeds to S1254, sets the value of the number of rounds R to “0”, proceeds to S1256, and determines whether the ending time has elapsed. If it is determined in S1256 that the ending time has elapsed (YES in S1256), the process proceeds to S1270 to execute a game state setting process described later, while it is determined that the ending time has not elapsed ( In S1256, NO), this large winning device process is terminated.

  In S1248, when the main CPU 310a determines that it is not normally 8R big hit and probability variation 16R big hit (probability variation 2R big hit or small hit) (NO in S1248), the process proceeds to S1260, and similarly to S1254 described above. The value of the number R of rounds is set to “0”, and then the process proceeds to S1270 to execute a game state setting process described later.

  In step S1210, when the main CPU 310a determines that the big hit is not being opened (NO in S1210), the main CPU 310a proceeds to S1230 and determines whether the big hit is being ended. In S1230, if the main CPU 310a determines that the big hit ending is being performed (YES in S1230), the process proceeds to S1256.

  On the other hand, if the main CPU 310a determines in S1230 that the big hit ending is not in progress (NO in S1230), the process shifts to S1232, and determines whether or not the big winning device 117 is in operation. That is, it is determined whether the open / close door 117b of the special winning device 117 is in operation and the special winning device 117 is open. In S1232, if the main CPU 310a determines that the big prize device 117 is in operation (YES in S1232), the main CPU 310a proceeds to S1240 and determines that the big prize device 117 is not in operation (NO in S1232). The process proceeds to S1216.

  In S1200, when the main CPU 310a determines that the 8R jackpot game flag and the 16R jackpot game flag are not on (NO in S1200), the main CPU 310a proceeds to S1202 and determines whether the 2R jackpot game flag is on. To do. In S1202, when the 2R big hit game flag is not on (NO in S1202), the main CPU 310a proceeds to S1204 and determines whether or not the small hit game flag is on. In S1204, when the small hit game flag is not on (NO in S1204), the main CPU 310a ends the big winning device process.

  On the other hand, if the 2R big hit game flag is on in S1202 (YES in S1202) and the small hit game flag is on in S1204 (YES in S1204), the main CPU 310a proceeds to S1232.

  Next, the contents of the game state setting process performed in S1270 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing a game state setting process (S1270) performed by the main CPU 310a of the main control board 310. First, in S1300, the main CPU 310a determines whether or not it is a small hit, and if it is determined that it is a small hit (YES in S1300), the gaming state setting process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that it is not a small hit (NO in S1300), the main CPU 310a proceeds to S1302, and determines whether or not the current big hit is usually an 8R big hit (with time reduction). In S1302, if the main CPU 310a determines that it is a normal 8R big hit (with time reduction) (YES in S1302), the process proceeds to S1304, the time reduction flag is turned on, the process proceeds to S1306, and the remaining time-short game remains. For example, “100” is set in the number of games J, and this gaming state setting process is terminated. As a result, a maximum of 100 time-saving games are awarded after the end of the normal 8R big hit game.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S1302 that it is not normally 8R big hit (with time reduction) (NO in S1302), that is, this time big hit is determined to be a probability 2R big hit (no time reduction) or a probability variation 16R big hit (with time reduction). Since these big hits are big hits that give a high probability game, the main CPU 310a shifts to S1320, turns on the high-accuracy flag, shifts to S1322, and sets the remaining game count X of the high-probability game to, for example, Set “10000”.

  Next, the main CPU 310a proceeds to S1324, determines whether or not the big hit is a probability variation 16R big hit with time reduction, and if it is determined that the big variation 16R big hit with time reduction (YES in S1324), proceeds to S1326. Move on and set the hourly flag on. Then, the main CPU 310a shifts to S1328, sets “10000” which is the same as the number set in the remaining game count X of the high-definition game in the processing of S1322 to the remaining game count J of the short-time game. The state setting process ends. As a result, after the end of the probability variation 16R big hit game, a maximum of 10,000 times (substantially until the next big hit) and high-speed games are awarded.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S1324 that the probability change 16R big hit with time reduction is not made (NO in S1324), that is, if it is determined that the current big hit is a probability change 2R big hit without time reduction, this gaming state setting process is terminated. Thus, after the end of the probability variation 2R big hit game, a maximum of 10,000 high-precision games (substantially until the next big hit) are given in the latent state (latent probability state).

  Returning to FIG. 12, when the game state setting process of S1270 is completed, the main CPU 310a proceeds to S1280, where a small hit game flag or a big hit game flag (16R big hit game flag, 8R big hit game flag or 2R big hit game). The flag) is turned off, and the large winning device process is terminated.

  As is clear from the above description, in the stop process (FIG. 11) of S850 executed in the special symbol process of FIG. 8, when the big hit is a probable change 2R big hit, the opening mode of the big winning device 117 Is set to be the same as the small hit (S1122), and the opening effect peculiar to the big hit is not executed (the processing of S1150 and S1152 is omitted). Similarly, the big winning device process in S450 (FIG. 12) is configured so that the ending effect peculiar to the big hit is not executed (the processing in S1250 and S1252 is omitted) when the big hit is a probable 2R big hit. ing. Furthermore, since the short-time game is not given after the probability variation 2R big hit game ends, this makes it impossible for the player to distinguish between the probability variation 2R big hit and the small hit, and as a result, after the probability variation 2R big hit game ends, The high probability is hidden. Thereby, the game preference is improved.

  Returning to FIG. 4, next, in S <b> 460, the main CPU 310 a executes an operation process (electric tulip process) of the electric chew (second start winning device) 115 which is an example of the ordinary electric accessory. Hereinafter, the contents of the electric tulip process performed in S460 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the electric tulip process (S460) performed by the main CPU 310a of the main control board 310.

  Referring to FIG. 14, in S1400, main CPU 310a determines whether or not the “auxiliary game flag” is on, as in S700 of the normal symbol process (S430) described above. When the auxiliary game flag is off (NO in S1400), the main CPU 310a ends this electric tulip process.

  On the other hand, when the auxiliary game flag is on (YES in S1400), the main CPU 310a determines whether or not the electric chew (second start winning device) 115 is operating (S1402). If it is determined that the electric chew 115 is operating (YES in S1402), the main CPU 310a advances the process to S1422. On the other hand, if it is determined that the electric chew 115 is not in operation (NO in S1402), the main CPU 310a proceeds to S1404, and the current gaming state is the same as S715 in the normal symbol processing (S430) in FIG. It is determined whether or not it is in the short-time gaming state.

  Here, if it is determined that the current gaming state is the short-time gaming state (YES in S1404), the main CPU 310a proceeds to S1412 and sets the movable piece 115b as a winning release pattern in the short-time gaming state of the electric chew 115. An opening pattern for performing the opening operation once for 5 seconds is set in the main RAM 310c.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the current gaming state is not the short-time gaming state (NO in S1404), the main CPU 310a proceeds to S1406 and determines “winning” in S746 of the normal symbol processing (S430) in FIG. It is determined whether or not the hit made is a long hit. If it is a long hit (YES in S1406), the main CPU 310a proceeds to S1408, and sets the release pattern that performs the operation of releasing the movable piece 115b once for 6 seconds as the release pattern per long of the electric chew 115. Set in RAM 310c.

  On the other hand, if it is not a long hit (YES in S1406), that is, if it is a short hit, the main CPU 310a proceeds to S1410, and opens the movable piece 115b as an open pattern per short of the electric chew 115 for 0.5 seconds. Is set in the main RAM 310c. The main CPU 310a sets the release pattern in S1408, S1410, and S1412, and then proceeds to S1414 to start the operation of the movable piece 115b of the electric chew 115 with the set release pattern.

  Then, the main CPU 310a proceeds to S1416 and determines whether or not the second start winning device detection switch (SW) 315 is turned on, that is, whether or not the game ball has won while the electric chew 115 is opened. In S1416, if the main CPU 310a determines that the second start winning device detection switch 315 is on (YES in S1416), the process proceeds to S1420, where the second start winning device detection switch (SW). Execute on processing. Hereinafter, the contents of the second start winning device detection switch-on process performed in S1420 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing the second start winning device detection switch-on process (S1420) performed by the main CPU 310a of the main control board 310.

  Referring to FIG. 15, in S1500, main CPU 310a determines whether or not the hit determined as “winning” in S746 of the normal symbol processing (S830) is a short hit. If it is a short hit (YES in S1500), the main CPU 310a proceeds to S1502 and sets a latent notification mode start command in the main RAM 310c. This latent notification mode start command is a command for notifying the player of a high probability when there is a high probability after the big hit game of probability variation 2R big hit. The latent notification mode start command set in S1502 is transmitted to the effect control board 340 in an output process (S480) described later.

  Next, the main CPU 310a proceeds to S1504, and sets a hold prefetch mode start command in the main RAM 310c. This hold pre-read mode start command is based on the contents of the pre-read hold in the first special symbol lottery and the second special symbol lottery pre-determination process (S508, S528) of the start winning device detection switch process (FIG. 5). This command is used to execute the production. The latent notification mode start command set in S1502 is transmitted to the effect control board 340 in an output process (S480) described later.

  Next, the main CPU 310a proceeds to S1506, and determines whether or not there are two or more game balls won during the opening of the electric chew 115 per short. In S1506, if the main CPU 310a determines that two or more game balls have been won (YES in S1506), the process proceeds to S1510. On the other hand, if it is not a short hit in S1500 (NO in S1500), that is, if it is a long hit, the main CPU 310a advances the process to S1508.

  In S1508, the main CPU 310a determines whether or not the number of game balls won during the opening of the electric chew 115 per long has been 9 or more of the prescribed winning number max. In S1508, if the main CPU 310a determines that nine or more game balls have been won (YES in S1508), the process proceeds to S1510.

  In S1510, the main CPU 310a sets a mission mode start command in the main RAM 310c. This mission mode start command imposes a predetermined mission (mission) on the player within a predetermined time, and executes an effect that when this mission is cleared (internally won a big hit), it will be a big hit It is a command. The mission mode start command set in S1510 is transmitted to the effect control board 340 in the output process (S480) described later.

  Next, the main CPU 310a proceeds to S1512 and sets a gimmick and character effect command in the main RAM 310c. This gimmick and character effect command is a command for driving the effect driving device 361 to change and combine the gimmick 109 into a predetermined mode, or to cause the image display device 131 to appear a predetermined character. is there. The gimmick and character effect commands set in S1512 are transmitted to the effect control board 340 in the output process (S480) described later.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S1508 that 9 or more game balls have not been won (NO in S1508), the process proceeds to S1514, and the main CPU 310a determines the number of game balls won during the opening of the electric chew 115 per long. It is determined whether or not there are 6 or more. In S1514, if the main CPU 310a determines that six or more game balls have been won (YES in S1514), the main CPU 310a proceeds to S1512 and performs a process of setting the above-mentioned gimmick and character effect commands in the main RAM 310c. .

  On the other hand, if the main CPU 310a determines in S1506 that two or more game balls have not been won (NO in S1506), and if it is determined in S1514 that six or more game balls have not been won (NO in S1514). ) Or S1512, the second start winning device detection switch-on process is terminated.

  In other words, in the second start winning device detection switch-on process in S1420, when the game ball is won while the electric chew 115 is released per short and when the electric ball 115 is released per long, the game ball is won. The process is executed so that different effects are performed in the subsequent game progress.

  That is, when one game ball is won in the electric Chu 115 per short, it is an unusual phenomenon (rare phenomenon with a low probability of occurrence), so as a subsequent effect, the latent notification mode and the hold prefetch mode are performed. When two or more game balls win a prize in the electric Chu 115, it is an extremely rare phenomenon (a very rare phenomenon with a very low probability of occurrence), so as a subsequent production, in addition to the latent notification mode and the hold prefetch mode, the mission mode and An effect using a gimmick 109 and a character is performed.

  On the other hand, when 9 or more game balls are won in the electric Chu 115 per long, and the player's skill is greatly praised, the mission mode and the gimmick 109 and characters are used as the subsequent effects. When the performance is performed and when 6 to 8 game balls are won in the electric Chu 115 per long, in order to praise the skill of the player, only the effect using the gimmick 109 or the character is used as the subsequent effect. To be done.

  Returning to FIG. 14, when the second start winning device detection switch on process of S1420 is completed, or when it is determined that the second start winning device detection switch 315 is not turned on (NO in S1416), the main CPU 310a The process shifts to S1422, and it is determined whether or not the operation of the electric chew 115 started in the process of S1414 is completed. In other words, whether or not the operation of the opening pattern for opening the movable piece 115b for a predetermined period is completed, or whether or not a predetermined number (9 max) of game balls has won the electric chew 115 before the opening pattern is ended. judge. If it is determined that the operation of the electric chew 115 has been completed (YES in S1422), the process proceeds to S1424, and the main CPU 310a sets the auxiliary game flag to OFF to end the auxiliary game, and performs this electric tulip process. finish. On the other hand, if it is determined that the operation of the electric chew 115 has not been completed (NO in S1422), the main CPU 310a ends the electric tulip process without performing the process of S1424.

  Returning to FIG. 4, next, in S470, the main CPU 310a performs prize ball processing. For example, in the prize ball process, the main CPU 310a sets the number of prize balls to be paid out according to the number of game balls won in the first start prize-winning device 112, the electric chew 115, and the big prize winning device 117, respectively.

  Next, in S480, the main CPU 310a performs output processing. Specifically, the main CPU 310a outputs control commands to the effect control board 340, the payout control board 380, and the launch control board 390, respectively. For example, the main CPU 310a instructs the payout control board 380 by outputting a control command indicating the payout number to the payout control board 380.

  Further, the main CPU 310a performs the above-described first hold number increase command (S510), second hold number increase command (S530), turn effect start command (S718), turn effect end command (S756), and change effect start command (S840). ), Change effect stop command (S846), opening command (S1152), jackpot effect command (S1215), ending command (S1252), latent notification mode start command (S1502), hold prefetch mode start command (S1504), mission mode start By outputting the command (S1510), gimmick, character effect command (S1512), etc. to the effect control board 340, the effect contents and the like in the gaming machine 100 are determined. This is the end of the description of the timer interrupt process performed by the main CPU 310a of the main control board 310.

<Timer interrupt processing of production control board>
Next, the contents of the timer interrupt process of the effect control board 340 will be described with reference to FIGS. First, FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing timer interrupt processing performed by the sub CPU 340a of the effect control board 340. This process is performed in a normal operation except for special cases such as when the effect control board 340 is turned on or off by a reset clock pulse generation circuit (not shown) provided on the effect control board 340. It is repeatedly executed every cycle (for example, 2 ms). Moreover, the process performed with the production | presentation control board 340 demonstrated based on the flowchart of FIGS. 16-29 is performed based on the program memorize | stored in sub ROM340b. 16 to 29, processes that are not mainly related to the present invention are omitted.

  When the power is turned on, the sub CPU 340a executes a startup program, thereby initializing each unit such as a memory (for example, the sub RAM 340c). After the initialization, the program stored in the sub ROM 340b is read into the sub RAM 340c, and the program is executed by the sub CPU 340a.

  When this timer interrupt process is executed, first, in S1600, the sub CPU 340a receives the command transmitted from the main control board 310, determines the execution of the effect based on the received command, and instructs it. A command reception process for setting the command in the sub RAM 340c is performed.

  Here, the contents of the command reception process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing command reception processing (S1600) performed by the sub CPU 340a of the effect control board 340. First, in S1700, the sub CPU 340a determines whether or not a hold increase command (first hold number increase command or second hold number increase command) is received from the main control board 310 (see S510 and S530 in FIG. 5). .

  If it is determined that a hold increase command has been received (YES in S1700), the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S1702 and executes a hold number addition process. Specifically, in the process of S1702, when the sub CPU 340a receives the first hold number increase command, the sub CPU 340a causes the image display device 131 to add one hold image (hold icon) indicating the hold number of the first special symbol lottery. In addition, 1 is added to the number of reserved special symbol lotteries stored in the sub RAM 340c. Similarly, when the sub CPU 340a receives the second hold number increase command, the sub CPU 340a causes the sub RAM 340c to add one hold image (hold icon) indicating the hold number of the second special symbol lottery to the image display device 131. 1 is added to the stored number of reserved second special symbol lotteries.

  Then, the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S1710 and executes the hold prefetch mode process. Hereinafter, the contents of the hold prefetch mode process performed in S1710 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing the hold prefetch mode process (S1710) performed by the sub CPU 340a of the effect control board 340.

  Referring to FIG. 18, the sub CPU 340a first refers to the mode flag shown in FIG. 19 in S1800. Here, the mode flag changing process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 19 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the mode flag changing process performed by the sub CPU 340a of the effect control board 340. As shown in FIG. 19, in the above-described second start winning device detection switch-on process (FIG. 15), when two or more game balls are won while the electric chew 115 is released per short, the sub CPU 340a A latent notification mode start command, a hold prefetch mode start command, a mission mode start command, a gimmick, and a character effect command are received from the main control board 310 (see S1502, S1504, S1510, and S1512 in FIG. 15). Thereby, “1” is set in the mode flag indicating the game effect mode, the A mode is selected as the effect mode, and “100” is substituted for the mode count value M. The mode count value M is a numerical value indicating the number of fluctuations of the special symbol (effect symbol).

  In other words, when the A mode is set as the game effect mode, the latency effect, hold prefetch, mission and gimmick, and the character effect are changed as the content of the game effect, and the variation number of the special symbol (effect symbol) is 100 (mode times). It is executed in a predetermined manner until the numerical value M) is reached.

  When one game ball is won while the electric chew 115 is released per short, the sub CPU 340a receives a latent notification mode start command and a hold prefetch mode start command from the main control board 310. Thereby, “2” is set in the mode flag indicating the game effect mode, the B mode is selected as the effect mode, and “80” is substituted for the mode count value M. That is, when the B mode is set as the game effect mode, after that, as a content of the game effect, the latent notification and the hold-ahead effect are changed until the number of fluctuations of the special symbol (effect symbol) reaches 80. Is executed.

  Further, when nine or more game balls are won while the electric chew 115 is released per long, the sub CPU 340a receives a mission mode start command, a gimmick, and a character effect command from the main control board 310. Thereby, “3” is set in the mode flag indicating the game effect mode, the C mode is selected as the effect mode, and “50” is substituted for the mode count value M. In other words, when the C mode is set as the game effect mode, after that, the mission, gimmick, and character effect as the contents of the game effect, the period until the number of fluctuations of the special symbol (effect symbol) reaches 50, a predetermined mode Is executed.

  Further, when 6 to 8 game balls are won while the electric chew 115 is released per long, the sub CPU 340a receives a gimmick and character effect command from the main control board 310. Thereby, “4” is set to the mode flag indicating the game effect mode, the D mode is selected as the effect mode, and “30” is substituted for the mode count value M. That is, when the D mode is set as the game effect mode, the gimmick as the content of the game effect and the character effect are executed in a predetermined manner until the special symbol (effect symbol) changes to 30 times. Is done.

  In other cases, that is, when the game ball is not won while the electric chew 115 is released per short, or when the electric chew 115 is released per long, the game ball is less than six. In this case, “5” is set in the mode flag indicating the game effect mode, the E mode is selected as the effect mode, and “0” (default value) is substituted for the mode count value M. That is, the E mode is a normal mode, and in the gaming state in which the A to D modes are not set, the game effect mode is set to the E mode as a default. In the gaming state in which the E mode is set, the content of the game effect is a predetermined normal effect, but this description is omitted.

  The priority order of each mode is A mode> B mode> C mode> D mode. That is, when the A mode is set and the game state related to the other B, C, and D modes occurs while the mode count value M remains without being digested, the setting of the A mode has priority. Other B, C, and D modes are not set in place of the A mode.

  In addition, when the B mode is set and the game state related to the other A, C, and D modes occurs while the mode count value M remains without being digested, the A mode replaces the B mode. Although set, other C and D modes are not set in place of the B mode.

  In addition, when the C mode is set and the game state related to the other A, B, and D modes occurs while the mode count value M remains without being digested, the A and B modes are changed to the C mode. Although set instead, the other D modes are not set in place of the C mode.

  In addition, when the D mode is set and the game state related to the other A, B, and C modes is generated while the mode count value M remains without being digested, the A, B, and C modes are set to D. Set instead of mode. Of course, if a game state related to the A, B, C, D mode occurs when the E mode is set, the E mode is substituted for any of the A, B, C, D modes. Is set.

  The reason for the priority of each mode is that the effects of the game effects are higher in the order of the A mode, the B mode, the C mode and the D mode. This is to prevent the game effect from being changed to a game effect with a lower effect than that. As a result, the player does not feel uncomfortable, and as a result, the game preference is improved. The production effect is the degree of effectiveness of production that suggests the probability of a game result (for example, a big hit) advantageous to the player.

  Returning to FIG. 18, after referring to the mode flag in S1800, the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S1802, where “1” or “2” is set in the mode flag based on the reference result of the mode flag. That is, it is determined whether or not the A mode or the B mode including the hold prefetch effect is set as the effect mode.

  If the A mode or the B mode is set as the effect mode (YES in S1802), the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S1804, and the image for the hold added by 1 to the sub RAM 340c in S1702 is pre-reading notice mode (special A hold prefetch display determination process for determining whether or not to display the hold icon) is performed. Specifically, when the pre-determination information included in the received increase command for holding number indicates a big hit or a loss of reach, the sub CPU 340a displays an image for the holding added in S1702 as a pre-reading notice mode (special The hold icon) is determined.

  Then, the process proceeds to S1806, where the sub CPU 340a determines whether or not execution of the hold prefetch display is determined. If it is determined that execution of the hold prefetch display is determined (YES in S1806), the process proceeds to S1810. In order to execute the hold prefetch display, a hold prefetch display command for instructing the image control board 350 is set in the sub-RAM 340c, and a hold prefetch display (special hold icon) is displayed on the image display device 131. In addition, as a specific pre-reading notice mode (special hold icon) of the hold image, the color can be conspicuous red or gold, the pattern can be a specific animal pattern (eg, zebra pattern, leopard pattern, etc.) For example, a display that has a different shape from the normal display can be used.

  On the other hand, when A mode or B mode is not set as the production mode in S1802 (NO in S1802), or when it is determined in S1806 that execution of the hold prefetch display has not been determined (NO in S1806). The sub CPU 340a proceeds to S1808, and a hold display command for instructing the image control board 350 to display the image for the hold added by 1 to the sub RAM 340c in S1702 in the normal hold display in which the hold prefetch display is not executed. It is set in the sub RAM 340c and a hold display (hold icon) is displayed on the image display device 131. Then, when the processing of S1808 or S1810 is completed, the sub CPU 340a ends the reservation prefetch mode processing.

  Returning to FIG. 17, when the hold prefetch mode process is completed, or if NO in S1700, the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S1712 and receives the variable effect start command set in S840 of the special symbol process of FIG. Determine whether or not. If it is determined that a variation effect start command has been received (YES in S1712), the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S1720 and executes a game state effect selection process. Hereinafter, the contents of the game state effect selection process performed in S1720 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing a game state effect selection process (S1720) performed by the sub CPU 340a of the effect control board 340.

  Referring to FIG. 20, first, in step S2000, the sub CPU 340a analyzes the variation effect start command received in step S1712. Then, the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S2010, and determines whether or not the gaming state is a short time based on the analysis result of the variation effect start command. The variation effect start command includes information on the gaming state (information on whether or not the gaming state has a short time / high probability).

  If it is determined in S2010 that the gaming state is short (YES in S2010), the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S2020, and the gaming state is highly probable based on the analysis result of the variable effect start command as in S2010. It is determined whether or not there is. If it is determined in S2020 that the gaming state has a high probability (YES in S2020), that is, if it is determined that the gaming state has a short time and a high probability, the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S2030, A short time / high accuracy game effect command for instructing the image control board 350 and the lamp control board 360 is set in the sub-RAM 340c, and the image display device 131, the sound output device 132, the effect illumination device 134, and the effect drive device 361 are set. Are controlled to a predetermined effect mode when the gaming state is short and high probability.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S2020 that the gaming state is not a high probability (NO in S2020), that is, if it is determined that the gaming state is only short-time, the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S2040, and the image control board 350 and the lamp control board 360 are set to the short-time game effect command in the sub-RAM 340c, and the image display device 131, the audio output device 132, the effect lighting device 134, and the effect drive device 361 are set to have a shorter game state. It is controlled to a predetermined production mode when

  In S2010, when it is determined that the gaming state is not short-time (NO in S2010), that is, when it is determined that the gaming state is not short-time and high probability, and is a normal gaming state or a high-probability gaming state only. In step S2050, the sub CPU 340a sets a normal game effect command for instructing the image control board 350 and the lamp control board 360 to the sub RAM 340c, and displays the image display device 131, the audio output device 132, and the effect use. The lighting device 134 and the drive device 361 for effect are controlled to a predetermined effect mode when the game state is normal (or latent).

  As is clear from the above description, in this gaming state effect selection process, when the gaming state has only a high probability, the image display device 131, the audio output device 132, the effect lighting device 134, and the effect drive. In the device 361, an effect similar to that when the gaming state is normal is performed. Thereby, the high probability after the probability variation 2R big hit game ends can be hidden. Then, when the processing of S2030, S2040, or S2050 is completed, the sub CPU 340a ends this gaming state effect selection processing.

  Returning to FIG. 17, when the game state effect selection process in S <b> 1720 is completed, the sub CPU 340 a proceeds to S <b> 1730 and executes the variable effect selection process. Hereinafter, the contents of the variation effect selection process performed in S1730 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing the variable effect selection process (S1730) performed by the sub CPU 340a of the effect control board 340.

  Referring to FIG. 21, first, in step S2100, the sub CPU 340a analyzes the variable effect start command received in step S1712. In addition, in the variable effect start command, in addition to the information on the gaming state (information on whether or not the gaming state has a short time / high probability), information on the stop symbol of the special symbol (that is, big hit, small Either a big hit symbol (normally 8R big hit symbol, probability variation 16R big hit symbol, probability variation 2R big hit symbol) or special symbol variation in case of a big hit Information indicating time (variation pattern) is included.

  Then, the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S2110 and executes a latent notification mode process. Hereinafter, the contents of the latent notification mode process performed in S2110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing the latent notification mode process (S2110) performed by the sub CPU 340a of the effect control board 340.

  Referring to FIG. 22, first, in step S2200, sub CPU 340a refers to the mode flag shown in FIG. Then, the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S2210, where “1” or “2” is set in the mode flag based on the reference result of the mode flag, that is, the A mode including the latent notification effect as the effect mode. Alternatively, it is determined whether or not the B mode is set.

  If the A mode or the B mode is set as the effect mode (YES in S2210), the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S2220, and the gaming state with a high probability is hidden in the image display device 131 and the audio output device 132. A latent notification determination process is performed to determine whether or not to perform an effect of notifying that the user is present. Specifically, the sub CPU 340a has a high probability that the information related to the gaming state included in the received variation effect start command is based on the analysis result of the variation effect start command in S2100 (there is no short time after probability variation 2R big hit game) If high probability is indicated, it is determined in S2220 that the latent notification is executed.

  Then, the process shifts to S2230, and the sub CPU 340a determines whether or not the execution of the latent notification is determined. If it is determined that the execution of the latent notification is determined (YES in S2230), the process proceeds to S2240 to perform image control. A latent notification effect command for instructing the substrate 350 is set in the sub-RAM 340c, and the latent notification effect is executed via the image display device 131 and the audio output device 132. An example of the latent notification effect is shown in FIG.

  FIG. 23 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of a latent notification effect performed in the image display device 131. The sub CPU 340a, when the gaming state has a high probability of no short time after a probabilistic 2R big hit game, when the A mode or B mode is set as the production mode, that is, during the opening of the electric Chu 115 per short When a game ball wins, a latent notification effect is executed.

  As shown in FIG. 23, for example, the latent notification effect is displayed in the upper corner of the image display device 131 by flashing in red the word “being latent” and in other areas of the screen of the image display device 131 A variable display or the like related to the symbol is displayed in parallel. In this case, the background of the screen of the image display device 131 is displayed such that the color, the picture, and the like are different from the normal gaming state. In addition, although not shown in the figure, a sound such as “Current gaming state is in doubt” or sound effects different from the normal gaming state are periodically (eg, every 3 minutes) from the speaker of the audio output device 132. It is output.

  Then, the latent notification effect is “100” until the mode count value M becomes “0”, that is, when the A mode is set, after the A mode is set, the number of changes in the special symbol (effect design) is “100”. ”Period (until 100 rotations), or when the B mode is set, until the number of fluctuations of the special symbol (production symbol) reaches“ 80 ”after the B mode is set (80 Until it rotates).

  Returning to FIG. 22, when the sub CPU 340a finishes the process of S2240, or when the A mode or the B mode is not set as the effect mode (NO in S2210), or the execution of the latent notification is not determined. If determined (NO in S2230), the latent notification mode process is terminated.

  Returning to FIG. 21, next, the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S2120 and executes mission mode processing. Hereinafter, the contents of the mission mode process performed in S2120 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing the mission mode process (S2120) performed by the sub CPU 340a of the effect control board 340.

  Referring to FIG. 24, first, in step S2400, the sub CPU 340a refers to the mode flag shown in FIG. Then, the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S2402, where “1” or “3” is set in the mode flag based on the reference result of the mode flag, that is, the A mode including the mission effect as the effect mode or It is determined whether or not the C mode is set.

  If the A mode or the C mode is set as the effect mode (YES in S2402), the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S2410 and determines whether or not “50” is set in the mode count value M. If “50” is set in the mode count value M (YES in S2410), the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S2412 and sets the remaining time Tm in the mission mode to 5 minutes.

  Then, the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S2414, turns on the mission mode flag, proceeds to S2416, and starts measuring the remaining time Tm. Then, the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S2418, sets a mission effect start command for instructing the image control board 350 to the sub RAM 340c, and causes the mission effect to be executed via the image display device 131 and the audio output device 132.

  That is, when the A mode or C mode is set as the production mode, the sub CPU 340a wins two or more game balls while the electric chew 115 is released per short, or the electric chew 115 per long When nine or more game balls are won during the opening, the mission effect is started when the mode count value M becomes “50”. An example of this mission effect is shown in FIG.

  FIG. 25 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of a mission effect performed in the image display device 131. As shown in FIG. 25 (a), this mission effect is displayed on the screen of the image display device 131 as “emergency command!“ 7 ”within 5 minutes from now on, as shown in FIG. Reach! "Is displayed. FIG. 25A is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the initial screen of the mission mode effect.

  As a display form of this mission effect, for example, the word “Emergency command!” Blinks in red at the top of the screen so that it stands out, and “Reach“ 7 ”within 5 minutes from now! "Is displayed approximately in the center of the screen. In addition to the display, a warning sound such as “Bee” is output from a speaker of the voice output device 132 (not shown) to alert the player. Then, when the mission effect is started, the screen shifts to a screen shown in FIG.

  FIG. 25B is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a screen in the middle of the mission mode effect. In the middle of the mission effect, as shown in FIG. 25B, the remaining time of the mission effect is continuously displayed, for example, in the lower corner of the image display device 131 (in FIG. 25B, “Remaining time 3:25 as an example). In other areas of the screen of the image display device 131, a variable display related to the effect symbol is displayed in parallel. In this case, the background of the screen of the image display device 131 is displayed such that the color, the picture, and the like are different from the normal gaming state. In addition, although not shown in the figure, a sound such as “current gaming state is in mission mode” or sound effects different from the normal gaming state are periodically (for example, every 30 seconds) from the speaker of the voice output device 132. It is output.

  Returning to FIG. 24, if “50” is not set in the mode count value M (NO in S2410), the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S2430 and sets the mode count value M to “0 <M <50. It is determined whether or not (1 to 49) is set. If “0 <M <50” is set in the mode count value M (YES in S2430), the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S2432, and determines whether or not the remaining time Tm in the mission mode is greater than “0”. That is, it is determined whether or not the mission effect execution time of 5 minutes has elapsed.

  If the remaining time Tm in the mission mode is smaller than “0” (NO in S2432), the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S2436 and turns off the mission mode flag. Then, the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S2438, sets a mission effect end command for instructing the image control board 350 to the sub RAM 340c, and stops execution of the mission effect for the image display device 131 and the audio output device 132. Let

  When the sub CPU 340a finishes the process of S2438, finishes the process of S2418, or when the A mode or the C mode is not set as the effect mode in S2402 (NO in S2402), the sub CPU 340a performs the mode rotation in S2430. If “0 <M <50” is not set in the numerical value M (NO in S2430), or if the remaining time Tm in the mission mode is larger than “0” in S2432 (YES in S2432), this mission mode processing is performed. finish.

  That is, in this mission mode process, the sub CPU 340a starts the mission effect when the mode count value M becomes “50” after the A mode or the C mode is set as the effect mode. Here, “100” is set as the initial value of the mode count value M in the A mode, and “50” is set as the initial value of the mode count value M in the C mode. Therefore, the A mode is set. After that, when the number of fluctuations of the special symbol (effect symbol) is 50 times, the mission effect starts. On the other hand, when the C mode is set, the variation of the next special symbol (effect symbol) starts. The mission production will start immediately.

  In addition, although the setting time of the remaining time Tm in the mission mode is set to 5 minutes in the above example, this is not limited and may be 3 minutes, for example. However, the setting time of the remaining time Tm needs to be set to a time shorter than the period in which the number of changes in the special symbol (effect symbol) is 50 times. The reason for this is to prevent the mission performance execution time from ending earlier than the set remaining time Tm. Therefore, the shortest time in which the number of fluctuations of the special symbol (effect symbol) is rotated 50 times by actual shooting or the like may be determined, and the set time of the remaining time Tm may be set to be shorter than the calculated minimum time. In the above example, the execution of the mission mode is terminated when a predetermined time has elapsed, but this may be terminated when the number of changes in the special symbol (effect symbol) reaches a predetermined number.

  Returning to FIG. 21, next, the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S2130 to execute a gimmick and character effect process. Hereinafter, the contents of the gimmick and character effect processing performed in S2130 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing a gimmick and character effect process (S2130) performed by the sub CPU 340a of the effect control board 340.

  Referring to FIG. 26, first, in step S2600, the sub CPU 340a refers to the mode flag shown in FIG. Then, the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S2610, where “1” is set in the mode flag based on the reference result of the mode flag, that is, the A mode including the gimmick and the character effect is set as the effect mode. It is determined whether or not.

  If the A mode is set as the effect mode (YES in S2610), the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S2615 and determines whether “30”, “50”, or “70” is set in the mode count value M. Determine. If the mode count value M is set to “30”, “50”, or “70” (YES in S2615), the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S2620 and instructs the image control board 350 and the lamp control board 360. The gimmick and character effect pattern 1 command is set in the sub-RAM 340c, and the gimmick and character effect of pattern 1 is executed via the image display device 131, the audio output device 132, the effect lighting device 134, and the effect driving device 361. Let The gimmick and character effect of pattern 1 will be described later with reference to FIG.

  On the other hand, when the A mode is not set as the effect mode (NO in S2610), or when “30”, “50”, or “70” is not set in the mode count value M (NO in S2615), the sub CPU 340a Shifts to S2630, where “3” is set in the mode flag based on the reference result of the mode flag, that is, whether or not the C mode including the gimmick and the character effect is set as the effect mode. Determine.

  If the C mode is set as the effect mode (YES in S2630), the process proceeds to S2635, and it is determined whether “20” or “40” is set in the mode count value M. If the mode count value M is set to “20” or “40” (YES in S2635), the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S2640 and is a gimmick for instructing the image control board 350 and the lamp control board 360. Then, the character effect pattern 2 command is set in the sub-RAM 340c, and the gimmick and character effect of pattern 2 is executed via the image display device 131, the audio output device 132, the effect illumination device 134, and the effect drive device 361. The gimmick and character effects of pattern 2 will be described later with reference to FIG.

  On the other hand, when the C mode is not set as the effect mode (NO in S2630), or when “20” or “40” is not set in the mode count value M (NO in S2635), the sub CPU 340a performs S2650. Here, based on the reference result of the mode flag, it is determined whether “4” is set in the mode flag, that is, whether the D mode including the gimmick and the character effect is set as the effect mode. .

  When the D mode is set as the effect mode (YES in S2650), the process proceeds to S2655, and it is determined whether or not “15” is set in the mode count value M. If the mode count value M is set to “15” (YES in S2655), the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S2660 and performs a gimmick and character effect pattern for instructing the image control board 350 and the lamp control board 360. Three commands are set in the sub-RAM 340c, and a gimmick and character effect of pattern 3 are executed via the image display device 131, the audio output device 132, the effect illumination device 134, and the effect drive device 361. The gimmick and character effect of pattern 3 will be described later with reference to FIG.

  On the other hand, if the D mode is not set as the production mode (NO in S2650), or if the mode count value M is not set to “15” in S2655 (NO in S2655), or S2620, S2640, or S2660. When the process is finished, the sub CPU 340a ends the gimmick and character effect process.

  That is, in this gimmick and character effect process, the sub CPU 340a, when the A mode is set as the effect mode, that is, when two or more game balls are won while the electric chew 115 is released per short, When the mode count value M reaches “30”, “50”, or “70”, the gimmick and character effect of pattern 1 is executed, and when the C mode is set as the effect mode, that is, the electric power per long When 9 or more game balls are won during the opening of 115, the gimmick and character effect of pattern 2 is executed when the mode count value M becomes “20” or “40”, and the D mode is set as the effect mode. Is set, that is, when 6 to 8 game balls are won while the electric chew 115 is released per long, the mode count value M is then set. Pattern 3 gimmick when it becomes 15 ", and executes the character effect. An example of this gimmick and character effect is shown in FIG.

  FIG. 27 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a gimmick and character effect performed by the image display device 131 and the effect drive device 361 (gimmick 109). FIG. 27A is a gimmick and character of pattern 1 related to the A mode. Production, (b) shows the gimmick and character production of pattern 2 related to the C mode, and (c) shows the gimmick and character production of pattern 3 related to the D mode.

  As shown in FIG. 27A, in the gimmick and character effect of pattern 1, the premium character with the highest reliability of the big hit appears on the screen of the image display device 131 and the gimmick 109 as the movable accessory is displayed as an image. The device 131 operates in a predetermined manner on the front side of the screen. Specifically, in the gimmick and character production of pattern 1, as shown by the arrow (a), the gimmick 109 moves the upper gimmick 109a downward, the lower gimmick 109b moves upward, and the left gimmick 109c. The right gimmick 109d moves to the left, and the four gimmicks 109a, b, c, and d are produced at the approximate center of the screen. The reliability is a barometer with a probability that a game result (for example, a big hit) is advantageous to the player, and the character with higher reliability has a lower appearance rate (lottery probability).

  As shown in FIG. 27 (b), the gimmick and character effect of pattern 2 are such that a character with a relatively high reliability of the big hit appears on the screen of the image display device 131 and a gimmick 109 as a movable accessory is displayed. The image display device 131 operates in a predetermined manner on the front side of the screen. Specifically, in the gimmick and character production of pattern 2, as shown by the arrow in (b), the gimmick 109 moves the upper gimmick 109a downward and the lower gimmick 109b moves upward. 109a and b perform an effect of combining at approximately the center of the screen. In addition, the gimmick and character effect of pattern 2 may be performed by combining the left gimmick 109c and the right gimmick 109d in place of the upper gimmick 109a and the lower gimmick 109b and similarly performing the effect of combining at substantially the center of the screen. Good.

  As shown in FIG. 27 (c), the gimmick and character effect of pattern 3 are such that a character with relatively low reliability of the big hit appears on the screen of the image display device 131 and a gimmick 109 as a movable accessory is displayed. The image display device 131 operates in a predetermined manner on the front side of the screen. Specifically, in the gimmick and character production of pattern 3, as shown by the arrow (c), in the gimmick 109, the upper gimmick 109a moves downward, and this one gimmick 109a stops at substantially the center of the screen. Produce. Note that the gimmick and character effects of pattern 3 use the lower gimmick 109b, the left gimmick 109c, or the right gimmick 109d instead of the upper gimmick 109a, and similarly perform an effect of stopping at approximately the center of the screen. It may be.

  That is, in the gimmicks and character effects of patterns 1, 2, and 3 shown in FIG. 27, the gimmick and character effects of pattern 1 have the highest effect, and then the gimmicks of pattern 2 and character effects have the highest effects. The effect of the gimmick and character production of pattern 3 is the lowest. Moreover, as described above, during each production mode, the gimmick and character production of pattern 1 are performed three times, the gimmick and character production of pattern 2 are performed twice, the gimmick and character production of pattern 3 are performed once. Therefore, for example, the player can play a game with great expectation every time a gimmick or character effect of pattern 1 with a high number of executions is performed. That is, since the player tries to win two game balls while the electric chew 115 is released per short so that the gimmick and character production of pattern 1 is executed, this increases the gameability. The game taste is improved.

  The gimmick and character effects of these patterns 1, 2, and 3 also function as jackpot effects that are selected and executed at the time of the jackpot. That is, when the gimmicks and character effects of patterns 1, 2, and 3 are selected at the time of a big hit, the gimmick and character effects of pattern 1 having the highest effect (reliability) are most easily selected (the lottery probability is the highest). ) Next, the gimmick and character of the pattern 2 with the highest production effect (reliability) is easily selected next (the probability of the lottery is next highest), and the gimmick and character of the pattern 1 with the lowest production effect (reliability). The production is most difficult to select (the lottery probability is the lowest).

  Further, in gimmicks and character effects of patterns 1, 2, and 3, a sound change or emission color change in accordance with the movement of the gimmick 109 from a speaker of the sound output device 132 (not shown) or a lamp or LED of the effect lighting device 134 is also shown. This is done to enhance the production effect in gimmick and character production of patterns 1, 2, and 3. And the production by the sound change and the light emission color change is controlled according to the level of the production effect of the gimmick and the character production. That is, in the gimmick and character production of the pattern 1 having the highest production effect. In the gimmick and character production of the pattern 3 having the lowest effect, the sound change and the emission color change are performed slowly. Thereby, it is possible to further make a difference in the effects of gimmicks and character effects of the patterns 1, 2, and 3. As a result, the gameability is further improved and the game taste is improved.

  Returning to FIG. 21, when the gimmick and character effect process of S2130 is completed, the process proceeds to S2140, and the sub CPU 340a determines the special symbol change included in the change effect start command based on the analysis result of the change effect start command of S2100. Based on the information indicating the time (variation pattern), a variation effect pattern of the effect symbol is selected. Then, the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S2150, sets an effect symbol change effect start command for instructing the image control board 350 and the lamp control board 360 in the sub RAM 340c, and selects the change effect pattern selected in the image display device 131. In accordance with the display of variation of the effect design, the sound output and light emission by the speaker of the audio output device 132, the lamp and LED of the illumination device 134 for the production, and the gimmick 109 of the production drive device 361 are performed. Display and gimmick effects are executed.

  Then, the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S2160 and executes a hold number subtraction process. Specifically, the sub CPU 340a displays the earliest on the image display device 131 when the information included in the setting information of the variable effect start command indicates that the determination of the first special symbol lottery result has been executed. In order to delete the hold image (hold icon) indicating the hold number of the first special symbol lottery being held, 1 is subtracted from the hold number of the first special symbol lottery stored in the sub RAM 340c. Similarly, when the information included in the setting information of the variation effect start command indicates that the determination of the second special symbol lottery result has been executed, the sub CPU 340a displays the earliest displayed on the image display device 131. 2 In order to erase the hold image (hold icon) indicating the number of reserved special symbol lotteries, 1 is subtracted from the number of reserved special symbol lotteries stored in the sub RAM 340c.

  Then, the process shifts to S2170, and the sub CPU 340a sets a hold erase display command for instructing the image control board 350 to the sub RAM 340c to erase the hold display for the hold obtained by subtracting 1 in the sub RAM 340c in S2160, The hold display (hold icon) displayed earliest from the image display device 131 is deleted. Then, when the process of S2170 is finished, the sub CPU 340a finishes this variation effect selection process.

  Returning to FIG. 17, when the variation effect selection process in S <b> 1730 is ended, or when it is determined in S <b> 1712 that the variation effect start command is not received (NO in S <b> 1712), the sub CPU 340 a proceeds to S <b> 1734. It is determined whether or not the variable effect stop command set in S846 of the special symbol process in FIG. 8 has been received. If it is determined that a change effect stop command has been received (YES in S1734), the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S1740 and executes a change effect end process. Hereinafter, the contents of the variation effect end process performed in S1740 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing the variable effect end process (S1740) performed by the sub CPU 340a of the effect control board 340.

  Referring to FIG. 28, first, in step S2802, the sub CPU 340a refers to the mode flag shown in FIG. Then, the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S2810, where “5” is set to the mode flag based on the reference result of the mode flag, that is, the E mode which is the normal mode is set as the effect mode. It is determined whether or not.

  If the E mode is not set as the effect mode (NO in S2810), that is, if any of the A, B, C, and D modes is set as the effect mode, the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S2812. Whether or not the determination result of the special symbol lottery related to the change display stop of the current effect symbol based on the analysis result of the variation effect start command received in S1712 is a big hit by the normal 8R big hit symbol or the probability variation 16R big hit symbol. Determine.

  When the determination result of the special symbol lottery this time is not a big hit by the normal 8R big hit symbol or the probability variation 16R big hit symbol (NO in S2812), the sub CPU 340a moves to S2820 and subtracts 1 from the value of the mode count value M (di Crement). Then, the flow shifts to S2822, where the sub CPU 340a determines whether or not the value of the mode count value M is “0”, and when the value of the mode count value M is “0” (S2822). YES), the process proceeds to S2824, and the mode flag is set to “5” based on the value of the mode count value M being “0”, thereby setting the effect mode to the E mode.

  On the other hand, in S2812, when the determination result of the special symbol lottery this time is a big hit by the normal 8R big hit symbol or the probability variation 16R big hit symbol (YES in S2812), the sub CPU 340a moves to S2814 and sets the value of the mode count value M. Substitute “0”. Then, the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S2824.

  Then, when the sub CPU 340a finishes the processing of S2824, or when the mode flag is set to “5” in S2810 (YES in S2810), or the value of the mode count value M is set to “0” in S2822. If not (NO in S2822), the process proceeds to S2830, and an effect symbol variation effect stop command for instructing the image control board 350 or the lamp control board 360 is set in the sub RAM 340c and selected in the image display device 131. The display of variation of the effect design by the variation effect pattern is terminated, and the sound of the speaker of the audio output device 132, the lamp and LED of the illumination device 134 for the production, and the gimmick 109 of the drive device 361 for the production are synchronized with the variation display of the effect design. The output, light emission display, gimmick effect, etc. are terminated. Then, when the processing of S2830 is completed, the sub CPU 340a ends this variation effect end processing.

  That is, in this variation effect end process, even if any of the A, B, C, and D modes is set as the effect mode and the value of the mode count value M is not “0”, that is, A Even in the middle of any production mode of B, C, D mode, if the 8R big hit or the probabilistic 16R big hit is given, any of the A, B, C, D mode that was being executed The production in the production mode is forcibly terminated (forcibly, “0” is substituted for the mode count value M, S2814). In other words, any of the A, B, C, and D modes that were executed when the probability change 2R big hit or small hit was made in the middle of any of the production modes of the A, B, C, and D modes. The production in the production mode is continuously performed after that. Thereby, even if the probability variation 2R big hit occurs in the middle of any one of the A, B, C, and D mode, the high probability after the probability variation 2R big hit can be hidden.

  Note that, during the mission effect shown in FIG. 25 (while the mission mode flag is on, see S2414 in FIG. 24), as a result of analyzing the change effect start command in S2100 of the change effect selection process in FIG. In step S2150, an effect design variation effect start command is set, in which a variation display of an effect design that is reached with a force of “7” is set in S2150. An effect that accomplishes the mission is performed, and it is usually 8R big hit or probability variation 16R big hit.

  Returning to FIG. 17, when the variation effect end process of S1740 is ended or when it is determined that the variation effect stop command is not received (NO in S1734), the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S1750, and FIG. It is determined whether or not the opening command set in S1152 of the stop process is received. If it is determined that the opening command has been received (YES in S1750), the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S1752, and displays an opening effect command for instructing the image control board 350 and the lamp control board 360 to be in the sub RAM 340c. The opening effect of the big hit game is executed via the image display device 131, the audio output device 132, the effect lighting device 134, and the effect driving device 361. Specifically, in the opening effect of the jackpot game, the opening image of the jackpot game is displayed on the image display device 131, and the sound output and the light emitting display by the speaker, the lamp, the LED, and the gimmick 109 are displayed in accordance with the display. Gimmick production etc. are executed.

  When the process of S1752 is completed or when it is determined in S1750 that the opening command has not been received (NO in S1750), the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S1754 and sets in S1215 of the big winning device process of FIG. It is determined whether or not the received jackpot effect command has been received. If it is determined that a jackpot effect command has been received (YES in S1754), the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S1755 and outputs a jackpot effect pattern command for instructing the image control board 350 or the lamp control board 360. The effect during the jackpot game set in the sub-RAM 340c and determined based on the information included in the jackpot effect command (in the normal 8R jackpot game or the probabilistic 16R jackpot game performed between the opening effect and the start of the ending effect) The effect for each round) is executed via the image display device 131, the audio output device 132, the effect lighting device 134, and the effect driving device 361. Specifically, for the effect during the jackpot game, an effect image of a jackpot effect pattern corresponding to the type of the jackpot (usually 8R jackpot or probability variation 16R jackpot) is displayed on the image display device 131, and in accordance with the effect display. Sound output by the speaker, lamp, LED, and gimmick 109, light emission display, gimmick effect, and the like are executed.

  When the process of S1755 is completed, or when it is determined in S1754 that the big hit effect command has not been received (NO in S1755), the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S1757 and in S1252 of the big winning device process of FIG. It is determined whether or not the set ending command has been received. If it is determined that an ending command has been received (YES in S1757), the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S1758 and sends an ending effect command for instructing the image control board 350 and the lamp control board 360 to the sub RAM 340c. The ending effect of the big hit game is executed via the image display device 131, the audio output device 132, the effect lighting device 134, and the effect driving device 361. Specifically, the ending effect of the jackpot game is displayed as an ending image of the jackpot game on the image display device 131, and according to the effect display, the sound output and light emission display by the speaker, the lamp, the LED, and the gimmick 109 are displayed. Gimmick production etc. are executed.

  When the processing of S1758 is completed or when it is determined that the ending command has not been received in S1757 (NO in S1757), the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S1760 and is set in S718 of the normal symbol processing of FIG. It is determined whether or not a command for starting production is received. Then, when a turn production start command is received (YES in S1760), the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S1762, and sends a turn production start production command to the sub RAM 340c to instruct the image control board 350 and the lamp control board 360. Then, the execution of the roaring effect is started via the image display device 131, the audio output device 132, the effect lighting device 134, and the effect driving device 361.

  When the process of S1762 is completed, or when the turn-up effect start command is not received in S1760 (NO in S1760), the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S1768, and the turn set in S756 of the normal symbol process of FIG. It is determined whether or not an effect end command has been received. If the turn effect end command is received (YES in S1764), the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S1768 and sends a turn effect end effect command to the sub RAM 340c to instruct the image control board 350 or the lamp control board 360. Then, the execution of the roaring effect by the image display device 131, the sound output device 132, the effect lighting device 134, and the effect driving device 361 is ended. Then, when the processing of S1768 is completed, or when the turn effect end command is not received in S1764 (NO in S1764), the sub CPU 340a ends the command reception processing.

  Here, with reference to FIG. 29, the specific contents of the roaring effect will be described. FIG. 29 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a roaring effect. As described above, the normal effect is displayed at a predetermined rate when the normal symbol lottery result is hit (whether per short or long), or when the normal symbol lottery result is off, as described above. The device 118 performs an effect as to whether or not the lottery result of the variation display becomes a win during the variation display of the normal symbol. When receiving the turn production start command, the sub CPU 340a starts the turn production. Based on the result of analyzing the command. It should be noted that the whispering effect start command includes at least information indicating whether the winning is a normal symbol lottery or information indicating whether the winning is a short hit or a long hit.

  29. As shown in FIG. 29, this roaring effect is displayed at the lower part or corner of the image display device 131, and in other areas of the screen of the image display device 131, a variable display related to the effect design is displayed in parallel. It has become so. The display mode of the turning effect is formed in a substantially roulette shape from a circular rotation display body 2902 and a pointer 2904, and the inside of the rotation display body 2902 has three types of display of "long hit", "short hit", and "displacement". A region is formed.

  That is, three types of display areas of “per long”, “per short”, and “out of” are formed by dividing the inside of the rotary display 2902 into a plurality of substantially triangular shapes by a plurality of lines extending from the center to the circumference. Of these, two sections are "per long", and three sections are "per short" and "off". As shown in FIG. 29, the sizes of one section are different from each other. The size of each section is determined based on, for example, the ratio of winning design random numbers (see FIG. 2). (In the drawing, “displacement” is the largest and “long per” is the smallest).

  During the normal symbol variation display, the rotating display 2902 rotates clockwise in the direction of the arrow K so that the flip effect is synchronized with the normal symbol variation display displayed on the normal symbol display device 118. The rotation of the rotary display 2902 stops as the variable display stops. The pointer 2904 is formed in a triangular shape, and the lower end of the pointer 2904 faces the display area inside the rotary display body 2902. When the rotary display body 2902 stops, the section indicated by the front end of the pointer 2904 is a regular symbol lottery. The result is shown.

  That is, the pointer 2904 is configured to indicate a section in the rotation display body 2902 that coincides with the normal symbol lottery result in the normal symbol display device 118 when the rotation display body 2902 stops, that is, the sub CPU 340 a As a result of analyzing the received turn production start command, if the setting information of the turn production start command includes information indicating deviation, the pointer 2904 indicates “out”, and if there is information indicating long hit, the pointer 2904 indicates “ If there is information indicating "per long" and indicating per short, the pointer 2904 indicates "per short". Note that the rotation display body 2902 may be rotated at a high speed at the start of rotation and gradually at a low speed as the stop approaches.

  Further, in the production effect, while the effect display is being performed on the image display device 131 as described above, the effect by the sound from the audio output device 132 or the lighting / flashing of light by the effect lighting device 134 is performed. The production, or the production by the gimmick 109 by the production drive device 361 is united and performed integrally, thereby further enhancing the degree of scoring according to whether or not the normal symbol lottery to the player by the scoring production is a hit. It is like that. For example, in the effect by the effect lighting device 134, there is an effect such that the rotation display body 1602 is blinked at a low speed when the rotation display body 1602 is started and gradually blinks at a high speed as the stop approaches.

  Note that in the roaring effect, during the execution of the roulette roaring effect as described above, a character dedicated to the roaring effect may be displayed in other areas where the roaring effect on the screen of the image display device 131 is not displayed. Good. In this way, the player can recognize that the roaring effect is being performed only by looking at the character, and as a result, the preference of the roaring effect is improved. In addition, the turning effect is configured in such a manner that the pointer 2904 is omitted, the eight sections of the rotary display 2902 are sequentially lit (for example, clockwise), and the lighting is stopped at the end. May be configured to show the lottery result of the normal symbol.

  Returning to FIG. 16, when the command reception process of S1600 is completed, in the timer interrupt process of the effect control board 340, in S1610, the sub CPU 340a operates the first effect button 135 or the second effect button 136 by the player. Based on the input from the first effect button detection switch 335 or the second effect button detection switches 336a to 336e, effect button processing is performed to realize effects on the effect, acquisition of game history information of the player, and the like.

  Then, the process shifts to S1620, and the sub CPU 340a determines the commands set in the sub RAM 340c in the command reception process of S1600, that is, the opening effect command (S1752), the big hit effect pattern command (S1755), the ending effect command (S1758), Skill effect start effect command (S1762), Skill effect end effect command (S1768), hold display command (S1808), hold prefetch display command (S1810), time-short / high-probability game effect command (S2030), time-short game effect command (S2040), normal game effect command (S2050), effect symbol variation effect start command (S2150), hold erase display command (S2170), latent notification effect command (S2240), mission effect start command S2418), mission effect end command (S2438), gimmick, character effect pattern 1 command (S2620), gimmick, character effect pattern 2 command (S2640), gimmick, character effect pattern 3 command (S2660), effect symbol variation effect stop command Command transmission processing for transmitting a command such as (S2830) to the image control board 350 and the lamp control board 360 is performed.

  By performing this command transmission process, the image control board 350 is instructed to perform an effect such as image display on the image display device 131 or sound output from the sound output device 132, and a lamp or the like by the effect lighting device 134 is displayed. The lamp control board 360 is instructed to execute the lighting by controlling the lighting of the LED, the operation of the gimmick 109 by the driving device 361 for the rendering, and the gaming machine 100 performs various effects.

<Effect>
As is clear from the above description, the gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment receives a normal symbol lottery result when the gaming state is a normal gaming state (a gaming state other than a big hit, a high probability, a short-time gaming state). Then, the second start winning device (electrical chew) 115 opens short or long. When one game ball is won in the electric Chu 115 while the short is open, the period until the number of times the special symbol (direction symbol) changes to 80 in the subsequent game progress is in a predetermined manner. When the latent notification effect and the hold-ahead effect are performed, and when two or more game balls are won in the electric chew 115 when the short is open, the number of times the special symbol (effect symbol) fluctuates in the subsequent game progress. In the period up to 100 times, mission effects, gimmicks, and character effects are performed in addition to the latent notification effects and the hold-ahead effect in a predetermined manner.

  On the other hand, when 6 to 8 game balls are won in the electric Chu 115 when the game is open for a long time, a predetermined period of time until the number of times the special symbol (direction symbol) fluctuates in the subsequent game progress is 30 When a gimmick and character effect is performed in the form and when nine or more game balls are won in the electric chew 115 when the game is long open, the number of times the special symbol (effect symbol) fluctuates in the subsequent game progress is 50. The mission effect, the gimmick, and the character effect are performed in a predetermined manner until the time is reached.

  In other words, in the gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment, the game ball winning mode in the plurality of open patterns of the second start winning device (electric Chu) 115 as the ordinary electric accessory is performed in the subsequent game progress. The effects are configured such that the contents and effects of the effects are different. As a result, the player further releases the short or long when the game ball wins the short-open electric chew 115 and when the game ball wins the long open electric chew 115. Depending on how many game balls are won in the current electric Chu 115, it is possible to face a game with different expectations for each production executed in the subsequent game progress. improves.

  In addition, the gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment has a production effect in an effect performed for a winning mode of game balls in a plurality of open patterns of the second starting prize-winning device (electric chew) 115 as an ordinary electric accessory. It is configured to prevent the game effect from being changed to a game effect having a lower effect than that while a high game effect is being performed. For example, when a game effect having a high effect is performed when two or more game balls are won in the electric chew 115 when the short is open, the electric chew 115 is opened short-circuited to the electric chew 115. Even when one game ball is won, the subsequent production is performed with a high performance effect. As a result, the player does not feel uncomfortable, and as a result, the game preference is improved.

<Other embodiments>
The gaming machine 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention has been described above with reference to the drawings. However, the specific configuration is not limited to that shown in the embodiment and is within the scope of the present invention. Any changes or additions are included in the present invention.

  For example, in the above-described embodiment, as an effect performed for the winning mode of the game ball in the plurality of open patterns of the second start winning device (electric Chu) 115 as the ordinary electric accessory, Although it demonstrated using the production | presentation, mission production | presentation, gimmick, and character production, you may make it employ | adopt other productions, without limiting this.

  In addition, two types of hits in the normal symbol lottery, short hits and long hits, are provided. In addition to the two hit types, control is made to the second mode in which the electric Chu 115 is opened. There may be three or more types in addition to those that differ in the playing time, the open mode, and the prescribed number of winnings. For example, the operation mode of the electric Chu 115 per long is only 6 seconds, but in addition to this, it is 1.8 seconds x 3 times (interval time is 0.2 seconds). May be provided. Then, when three or more types of winning are provided, different effects are executed in the subsequent game progress with respect to the winning state of the game balls to the respective electric chews 115 according to the embodiment described above. You just have to do it.

  Moreover, although the 2nd start prize-winning apparatus 115 showed the tulip-type electric combination which had a pair of movable piece 115b, this may not be limited, For example, you may employ | adopt a mini-attack type electric combination. Further, during the normal symbol variation display performed at the lower part or corner of the image display device 131, the roaring effect regarding whether or not the variation display lottery result is a win is a roulette-like rotation display that rotates in the vertical direction. Although it is performed by the body 2902, this is not limited, and may be performed by, for example, a rotary drum type display body that rotates in the front-rear direction or the left-right direction.

  It should be understood that the terms used in this specification are used in the meaning normally used in the art unless otherwise specified. Thus, unless defined otherwise, all technical and technical terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention belongs. In case of conflict, the present specification, including definitions, will control.

100 ... gaming machine 113a, 113b ... normal symbol operating gate (normal symbol operating device)
115 ... Second start winning device (electric Chu, variable winning device)
118 ... Normal symbol display device (ordinary symbol display device)
120 ... 1st special symbol display device (special symbol display device)
122 ... 2nd special symbol display device (special symbol display device)
315: Second start winning device detection switch (winning ball detecting means)
330a, 330b ... Gate detection switch (entrance detection means)

Claims (1)

A variable winning device capable of changing from a first state in which game balls are difficult to win to a second state in which winning is easy;
A special symbol display device for variably displaying a predetermined special symbol based on the establishment of the starting condition;
Special game generating means for generating a special game advantageous to the player when a predetermined jackpot symbol is displayed on the special symbol display device;
And a control means for changing the variable winning device from the first state to the second state for a preset time when a predetermined winning symbol is displayed on the normal symbol display device. ,
A time setting means for setting any one of the set times based on a predetermined setting condition from a plurality of different times;
An effect execution means for executing an effect depending on whether the set time set by the time setting means is won or not,
The set time set by the time setting means includes at least a first set time and a second set time longer than the first set time,
The gaming state related to the winning symbol includes a first gaming state and a second gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the first gaming state,
In the first gaming state, when the effect executing means determines that the variation is based on the start condition established at the second set time, the effect executing means determines that the variation is based on the start condition established at the first set time. The game machine is characterized in that the effect that is not executed and the effect in which one mode is executed for a predetermined period from a plurality of effect modes is executed.