JP6158285B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

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

  A type of gaming machine (pachinko machine) performs a jackpot lottery (winning judgment) when the start condition is established through the launch of a game ball, and when winning a jackpot, as a kind of special game, open the big prize opening Play a jackpot game with it. A large number of prize balls can be obtained by winning game balls at the big prize opening. The result of the jackpot lottery is shown to the player in the symbol stop mode after the symbol change display on the symbol display means (see, for example, Patent Document 1 below).

JP 2013-252455 A

  Basically, the player enjoys the game aiming to generate a jackpot while repeating the launch of the game ball, but further improvement of the interest of the game is expected.

  In view of the above, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that contributes to improving the interest of games.

  The gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine that advances a game while paying out game media in accordance with the establishment of a predetermined payout condition, and a target value or occurrence that increases as the game progresses. A count means for accumulating and counting the number of times, and an effect execution means for performing a predetermined effect, wherein the effect execution means is capable of executing a predetermined special effect according to the target accumulated value obtained by the counting. The target cumulative value is initialized when a predetermined initialization condition is satisfied.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, it becomes possible to provide the gaming machine which contributes to the interest improvement of a game.

1 is a front view of a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a rear view of the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. It is a block diagram of the part in connection with control of the game machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is the figure which listed some processes performed in the main control part of a gaming machine. It is explanatory drawing of the determination table per special figure in the main control part of a game machine. It is the figure which listed a part of process performed in the production | presentation control part of a game machine. It is a figure which shows the type of jackpot based on embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing of the special figure fluctuation pattern table which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing of the fluctuation production pattern table which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows a mode that the object accumulation value is counted up. It is a block diagram of main RAM and sub RAM. It is a figure which shows the example of the commemorative effect which can be performed with a game machine. It is a figure which shows the example of the 1st and 2nd memorial production which can be performed with a game machine. It is a figure which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention and shows the outline | summary of the object cumulative value handled by the some Example. It is explanatory drawing of the game ball flow path and frame count SW which can be provided in a game machine inside. It is explanatory drawing of a winning command. It is a flow chart of count processing for deriving an example of object accumulation value. It is explanatory drawing of the display position of a hold image and the said right image. It is a figure which shows a mode that a pending | holding image and the said right image are displayed. It is a figure which shows the kind of display mode of a hold image or the said right image. It is a figure which shows the operation effect of the board movable accessory as an example of count object effect. It is a figure which shows the display effect of the specific cut-in image as an example of a count object effect. It is explanatory drawing of the special production | presentation which concerns on the combination of the special production | generation for every object accumulation value, and multiple types of object accumulation value. It is a figure which shows a mode that a main screen and a subscreen are provided in an image display part. It is a figure which shows the execution form (with the taking over to a sub screen) of a commemorative effect in case a main screen and a sub screen are provided in an image display part. It is a figure which shows the execution form (without taking over to a sub screen) of a commemorative effect in case a main screen and a sub screen are provided in an image display part. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of a password for making a game machine perform a commemorative effect later. It is explanatory drawing of the utilization method of a password. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of object accumulation value. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of the difference value between a reference value and object accumulation value. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of object accumulation value. It is the external view and internal block diagram of a terminal device.

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

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

<< Basic configuration of gaming machine >>
FIG. 1 is a front view of a gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment. A basic configuration of the gaming machine 100 will be described with reference to FIG. The gaming machine 100 includes the game board 101 and the constituent members shown in FIG. Note that the top, bottom, left, and right refer to the top, bottom, left, and right viewed from the player facing the gaming machine 100 and the game board 101 unless otherwise specified. Both the vertical direction and the horizontal direction are parallel to the board surface of the game board 101. The vertical direction is parallel to the vertical direction, and the horizontal direction is parallel to the horizontal direction. Unless stated otherwise, the front refers to the player closest to the player facing the gaming machine 100 and the gaming board 101, and the rear refers to the player facing the gaming machine 100 and the gaming board 101 unless otherwise stated. Point farther away.

  The gaming machine 100 is a pachinko gaming machine, and includes an outer frame 10 attached to an island structure disposed in a gaming facility, an inner frame 11 attached to the outer frame 10 so as to be openable and closable, and an inner frame 11. And a door frame 12 that can be freely opened and closed. The door frame 12 is formed with a window portion 12a in which a transparent glass plate is fitted so that a substantially entire game area 103 to be described later can be visually recognized from the front (player side). The game board 101 is detachably attached to the inner frame 11. At a lower position of the game board 101, a launching unit for launching a game ball is disposed (the detailed structure of the launching unit is not shown).

  The game ball launched upward by the driving of the launch unit rises between the rails 102a and 102b and reaches the upper position of the game board 101, and then falls (flows down) in the game area 103 formed in the game board 101. It is supposed to be. The game area 103 is provided with a plurality of nails (not shown), and the game balls are dropped by the nails while changing the moving direction in an unspecified direction. Further, in the game board 101, a game ball drop path in the game area 103 includes a windmill (not shown) that changes the direction of the game ball fall, a first start port 105, a second start port 106, an electric tulip 107, A gate 108, a special winning opening 111, and a normal winning opening 112 are provided. An image display unit 104 composed of a liquid crystal display panel or the like capable of displaying various effect images including decorative symbols is disposed at a substantially central portion of the game board 101.

  The start ports 105 and 106 are installed below the image display unit 104 and form a start region through which game balls can pass (winning is possible). The right to receive a special figure determination (determination as to whether or not to play a jackpot game) is acquired when a predetermined first start condition or second start condition is satisfied. The first and second start conditions are satisfied when the game balls win the start openings 105 and 106, respectively. In addition, when the gaming machine 100 detects a winning game ball at the start port 105 or 106, the gaming machine 100 pays out a predetermined number (for example, three) of gaming balls. A game ball that is paid out due to a winning of a game ball to the start opening 105, 106, the big winning opening 111 or the normal winning opening 112 is also referred to as a winning ball. It should be noted that winning may be read as winning.

  An electric tulip 107 is provided in the vicinity of the second start port 106. The electric tulip 107 is in a closed state (a closed state) that makes it difficult to win the game ball to the second start port 106, and an open state (open state) that makes it easier to win the game ball in the second start port 106 than in the closed state. ) In either state. In effect, when the electric tulip 107 is in the closed state, it is impossible to win the game ball into the second starting port 106, and only when the electric tulip 107 is in the open state, the second starting of the game ball is started. Winning to the mouth 106 becomes possible. The opening of the electric tulip 107 is also referred to as the opening of the electric tulip 107. The electric tulip 107 is opened based on the result of the usual game determination performed by the game ball passing through the gate 108 arranged on the right side of the image display unit 104.

  A big prize opening 111 is provided on the right side of the first start port 105 and the second start port 106. The grand prize opening 111 can also be opened and closed like the electric tulip 107, and a closed state (a closed state) that makes it difficult to win the game ball to the big prize opening 111, and a larger game ball than the closed state. One of the open states (open state) that makes it easy to win the winning opening 111 is taken. In effect, when the grand prize opening 111 is in the closed state, it is impossible to win the game ball into the big prize opening 111, and only when the big prize opening 111 is in the open state, the prize winning of the game ball is won. Winning to the mouth 111 is possible. The opening of the big prize opening 111 is also referred to as the opening of the big prize opening 111. The big winning opening 111 is normally closed, and when winning a jackpot, a predetermined number of round games (for example, 30 seconds have passed or 10 game balls have been won) are opened until a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, winning 10 game balls). Repeat 16 times). When the gaming machine 100 detects a gaming ball that has won a prize winning slot 111, the gaming machine 100 pays out a predetermined number (for example, 14) of winning balls.

  One or more normal winning openings 112 are installed on the side or lower side of the image display unit 104. The gaming machine 100 pays out a predetermined number (for example, five) of winning balls when detecting a winning in the normal winning opening 112. At the bottom of the game area 103, there is provided a collection port 113 for collecting game balls that have not won any of the first start port 105, the second start port 106, the big winning port 111 and the normal winning port 112. Yes. An information display unit 114 is provided in the lower right portion of the game board 101. In addition, the installation position of each component on the game board 101 can be arbitrarily changed.

  In the door frame 12, a speaker 115 (including speakers 115 a, 115 b, and 115 c), an effect light unit 116, and a movable frame accessory 117 that are used for an arbitrary effect are incorporated in the outer peripheral portion thereof. A movable accessory used for production is also provided on the game board 101. In this embodiment, a movable board accessory 130 is provided on the game board 101. In the door frame 12, an operation handle 119 is disposed at the lower right position. The operation handle 119 has a shape that protrudes toward the player, and a firing instruction member 120 is provided on the outer periphery thereof. The firing instruction member 120 is rotatably supported by the operation handle 119. When a player fires a game ball, the player rotates the firing instruction member 120 clockwise. At this time, the player can adjust the firing strength of the game ball according to the angle at which the firing instruction member 120 is rotated. Below the game area 103 in the door frame 12, in addition to the effect button 121 and the cross key 122, an upper plate (ball striking plate) 123, an upper plate lever 124, a lower plate (surplus) used for storing and delivering game balls A ball tray 125) and a lower plate lever 126 are provided. The effect button 121 and the cross key 122 constitute an operation input unit (may be referred to as an operation reception unit or an operation unit) that receives an operation input from the player.

  The result of special figure determination is indicated by a special symbol, and the result of general figure determination is indicated by a normal symbol. There are first and second special symbols as special symbols. The right of special figure determination based on the establishment of the first start condition is reserved up to a predetermined number (here, 4), and the number of the reserved rights is referred to as the number of reserved information U1. The right of special figure determination based on the establishment of the second start condition is reserved up to a predetermined number (here, 4), and the number of the reserved rights is referred to as the number of reserved information U2. The right to make a determination as to whether the game ball has passed through the gate 108 is reserved up to a predetermined number (here, 4), and the number of the reserved rights is referred to as the number of reserved information U3.

  The information display unit 114 includes a special symbol display unit that displays the first and second special symbols, a normal symbol display unit that displays normal symbols, a hold display unit that displays the number of hold information U1 to U3, a round number display unit, and a right Each of the display units can be formed with an LED (Light Emitting Diode) display.

<< Back configuration of gaming machine >>
With reference to FIG. 2, the back side structure of the gaming machine 100 will be described. FIG. 2 is a rear perspective view of the gaming machine 100 showing a rear configuration of the gaming machine 100. On the back surface of the gaming machine 100, a main control board 301, a prize ball control board 302, an effect control board 303, a power board 304 that supplies power to each board in the gaming machine 100, an output terminal board 305, and the like are provided. ing. Each of these boards (particularly the effect control board 303) may be formed from a plurality of printed boards. Further, a power plug 315 for supplying power to the power supply board 304 and a power switch (not shown) are also provided on the back surface of the gaming machine 100. The main control board 301 is provided with a RAM clear switch (not shown). When the power of the gaming machine 100 is off, the power is turned on by pressing the power switch while pressing the RAM clear switch, so that power is supplied to the gaming machine 100 and the RAM clear preparation state is entered. By pushing the RAM clear switch again, the game information of the gaming machine 100 can be initialized (RAM clear) (that is, the gaming machine 100 can be in the initial state). If the power is turned on by pressing the power switch without pressing the RAM clear switch, the gaming machine 100 is controlled based on the gaming information of the gaming machine 100 before the power is turned off.

<< Basic operation of gaming machine >>
Next, the basic operation of the gaming machine 100 will be described. The gaming machine 100 acquires special figure determination information when the first or second start condition is satisfied, and performs special figure determination based on the special figure determination information. Acquisition of special figure determination information corresponds to acquisition of special figure determination right. The special figure determination includes determination of whether or not the jackpot has been won (whether or not the jackpot has been won or lost). In addition, the winning of the jackpot may be expressed as the occurrence of the jackpot (the same applies to the jackpot described later). In addition, the fact that a certain special figure determination information is won in a jackpot may be expressed as the special figure determination information is a big hit (the same applies to a small hit described later). When the special figure determination is performed based on the special figure determination information acquired by the establishment of the first and second start conditions, the gaming machine 100 displays the first and second special symbols variably for a predetermined time, respectively. The first and second special symbols are stopped and displayed in a manner showing the result of the special figure determination.

  When the gaming machine 100 displays the special symbol (first or second special symbol) in a variable manner, the gaming machine 100 displays the decorative symbol in a variable manner on the image display unit 104, and stops the decorative symbol in accordance with the stop display of the special symbol. Display. The decorative symbols displayed on the image display unit 104 include first to third decorative symbols, and each decorative symbol is associated with a numerical value or a symbol. For example, if a special symbol is stopped and displayed in a manner showing a big hit when a big hit occurs, the first to third decorative symbols are displayed in a manner showing a big hit (for example, a so-called doublet such as “7, 7, 7”). To stop display. At this time, the combination of the first to third decorative symbols that are stopped and displayed may differ depending on the type of jackpot that has occurred. When the result of the special figure determination is a loss (that is, when the jackpot is not won), the first to third decorative symbols are stopped at, for example, a so-called scatter pattern indicating a loss. The loose eye refers to a state in which two or three of the first to third decorative symbols are non-common symbols.

  When the special symbol is stopped and displayed in a manner indicating a jackpot, the gaming machine 100 enters a jackpot gaming state. In the jackpot game state, a jackpot game is executed in which a round game that opens the jackpot 111 is executed for a round (for example, 16 rounds) according to the type of the jackpot that has been won. When a game ball wins the big prize opening 111 while the big prize opening 111 is opened, the gaming machine 100 pays out a predetermined number of prize balls. The jackpot game state ends when the jackpot game ends. Games that involve the opening of the big prize opening 111 (including a big hit game and may include a small prize game described later) are given a chance to obtain a prize ball by winning a game ball at the big prize opening 111. It can be said that it is more advantageous for the player than a game that does not involve opening the mouth 111 (for example, a game in a normal gaming state). The advantage here means that the player can easily obtain more prize balls (the expected value of the prize balls to be obtained is large) as the special winning opening 111 is opened.

  Special figure determination is not performed during the jackpot game. In the jackpot game state, the game is played by right-handed. “Right hit” means that a game ball is launched into a game area on the right side of the center line that divides the game area 103 left and right in the game area 103. On the other hand, left-handed strike means that a game ball is launched into the game area on the left side of the center line in the game area 103. In the left-handed game board 101 is formed so that a game ball can be won at the first start opening 105 but a game ball cannot be won at the second start opening 106 and the big winning opening 111. Has been. The game board 101 is formed so that a game ball can be won at the second starting port 106 and the big winning port 111, but a game ball cannot be won at the first starting port 105 by right-handed. Has been. The gate 108 is a right region in the game region 103 and is disposed above the special winning opening 111. Therefore, in the left strike, the game ball cannot pass through the gate 108, and only the right hit game ball can pass through the gate 108.

  After the jackpot game ends, the gaming machine 100 returns to a state in which special figure determination is performed. At this time, the gaming state of the gaming machine 100 can be changed.

<< Game state of gaming machine >>
The gaming machine 100 has a low probability non-power support game state (normal game state), a low probability power support game state, and a high probability non-power except for game states (including a jackpot game state) that are associated with the opening of the big prize opening 111. Any of the support game state and the high probability electric support game state may be taken. The gaming state in the initial state of the gaming machine 100 is a low probability non-electric support game state. By using the RAM clear switch provided on the back of the gaming board 101 to initialize the gaming information of the gaming machine 100, the gaming machine 100 enters an initial state.

  The low probability non-electric support game state and the low probability electric support game state belong to the low probability game state. The high probability non-electric support game state and the high probability electric support game state belong to the high probability game state. The probability that it is determined that the jackpot is won in the special figure determination is higher in the high probability gaming state than in the low probability gaming state. Therefore, the high probability gaming state is more advantageous to the player than the low probability gaming state with respect to the likelihood of winning the jackpot (ease of playing the jackpot game).

  The low probability electric support game state and the high probability electric support game state belong to the electric support game state. In the electric support game state, the gaming machine 100 provides a game support function (hereinafter referred to as “electric support”) that involves opening and closing the electric tulip 107 (that is, the electric support is activated). When the electric support is given, compared with the time when it is not so, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is shortened, the winning probability per common figure in the common figure determination (and therefore, the opening frequency of the electric tulip 107 is increased), and The opening time of the electric tulip 107 is increased, and as a result, in the electric support game state, it becomes easier for the game ball to win the second start port 106 than in the non-electric support game state where no electric support is given. In the electric support game state, a game is performed by the above-mentioned right strike, and the trigger for the special figure determination is mainly a winning to the second start opening 106.

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

<< Internal structure of gaming machine >>
With reference to FIG. 3, the internal structure of the gaming machine 100 will be described. FIG. 3 is a block diagram of a part related to control in the gaming machine 100. As shown in FIG. 3, the control unit 400 provided in the gaming machine 100 includes a main control unit 401 that controls the progress of the game, a prize ball control unit 402 that controls the payout of prize balls, and an effect that controls the contents of the effect. And a control unit 403. In addition to the control unit 400, each component shown in FIG. 3 is provided in the gaming machine 100.

[1. Main control unit]
The main control unit 401 includes a main CPU (Central Processing Unit) 411, a main ROM (Read Only Memory) 412, and a main RAM (Random Access Memory) 413. The main ROM 412 stores a table group including tables TAt, TZt, THt, and DKt, and the main RAM 413 includes a storage area group including storage areas 413a and 413b.

  The main controller 401 is connected to various switches (hereinafter abbreviated as “SW”) for detecting a game ball. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 3, the main control unit 401 has a first start for detecting a game ball won in the first start port 105, the second start port 106, the big winning port 111, and the normal winning port 112. A mouth SW 414a, a second start opening SW 414b, a big prize opening SW 416, a normal winning opening SW 417, a gate SW 415 for detecting a game ball passing through the gate 108, and a game ball passing through a predetermined game ball flow path (described later) are detected. The frame count SW 418 is connected, and a detection signal indicating the detection result of each SW is sent to the main control unit 401.

  The main control unit 401 is connected to various solenoids that drive the electric combination on the game board 101. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 3, the main controller 401 is connected to an electric tulip solenoid 420 that opens and closes the electric tulip 107 and a big prize opening solenoid 421 that opens and closes the big prize opening 111. The main control unit 401 uses the electric tulip solenoid 420 to open and close the electric tulip 107 based on the result of the common figure determination, and uses the big prize opening solenoid 421 based on the result of the special figure determination to Open and close operation is realized. An information display unit 114 is connected to the main control unit 401. The main control unit 401 performs display control of the information display unit 114 based on the result of the special figure determination, the result of the common figure determination, and the number of held information U1, U2, and U3.

[1-1. Main processing]
FIG. 4 lists the main processes performed by the main control unit 401. When power is supplied to the gaming machine 100, the main process is executed by the main CPU 411. In the main process, an initial setting process of various devices in the main control unit 401 and a backup information generation process are performed, and the processing results are stored in the main RAM 413.

[1-2. Timer interrupt processing]
The main CPU 411 interrupts and executes a timer interrupt process for the main process at a period (for example, a period of several milliseconds or less) set in the main process (see FIG. 4). In the timer interrupt process, the main CPU 411 sequentially executes a random number update process, a switch process, a special symbol process, a normal symbol process, an electric accessory control process, a prize ball process, and an output process.

[1-2-1. Random number update processing]
The main control unit 401 includes a special figure random number counter C1 for counting special figure random numbers, a special figure random number counter C2 for counting special figure random numbers, and a special figure fluctuation pattern random number counter C3 for counting special figure fluctuation pattern random numbers. In addition, a random number counter C4 for counting a random number per common figure and a general symbol random number counter C5 for counting a random number of common symbols are provided. In the random number update process, the count value of each random number counter is “1”. Is added to update the count value of each random number counter. In each of the random number counters C1 to C5, when the count value of the counter exceeds a predetermined upper limit value, the count value of the counter is returned to “0”, and thereafter the same count up is performed. Note that the arbitrary random number in the present embodiment takes only an integer value unless otherwise specified.

[1-2-2. Switch processing]
The switch process will be described (see FIG. 4). In the switch process, the main CPU 411 sequentially executes a start opening switch process, a gate switch process, a big winning opening switch process, a normal winning opening switch process, and a frame count switch process.

  In the start port switch process, the main CPU 411 uses the start ports SW 414a and SW 414b to make a counter at the timing when the winning of the game ball to the start port 105 or 106 is detected (ie, the timing at which the first or second start condition is satisfied). Obtains the count values of C1 to C3 and stores the special figure determination information including the acquired count values of the counters C1 to C3 as a random number per special figure, a special figure random number, and a special figure variation pattern random number. It memorize | stores in the area | region 413a. The storage area 413a can store the special figure determination information based on the establishment of the first start condition and the special figure determination information based on the establishment of the second start condition, with a predetermined number as an upper limit. Here, it is assumed that the predetermined number is four. Therefore, the storage area 413a can store up to eight pieces of special figure determination information. The numbers of special figure determination information triggered by the establishment of the first and second start conditions in the storage area 413a correspond to the above-described holding information numbers U1 and U2, respectively. In addition, a priority order for receiving special figure determination is set for each special figure determination information stored in the storage area 413a. Basically, a higher priority is set for the special figure determination information acquired earlier in time. However, it is assumed that a higher priority is set for the special figure determination information acquired when the second start condition is satisfied as compared to the special figure determination information acquired when the first start condition is satisfied. The prior determination process executed in the start port switch process will be described later.

  In the gate switch process, the main CPU 411 obtains the count values of the counters C4 and C5 at the timing when the passing of the game ball to the gate 108 is detected, and uses the obtained count values of the counters C4 and C5 as a random number and a common number per figure. The common figure determination information included as a symbol random number is stored in the general figure determination information storage area 413b. The storage area 413b can store general-purpose determination information with a predetermined number as an upper limit. Here, it is assumed that the predetermined number is four. The number of general-purpose determination information in the storage area 413b corresponds to the hold information number U3. A priority order for receiving the common figure determination is set for each piece of common figure determination information stored in the storage area 413b. A higher priority is set for the information for determining ordinary drawings acquired earlier in time.

  In the big prize opening switch process, the main CPU 411 detects a game ball won in the big prize opening 111 by the big prize opening SW416. In the normal winning opening switch process, the main CPU 411 detects a game ball won in the normal winning opening 112 by the normal winning opening SW417. In the frame count switch process, the main CPU 411 detects a game ball that has passed a predetermined game ball flow path (described later) by the frame count SW 418.

[1-2-3. Special design processing]
In the special symbol process, the main CPU 411 acquires, as the determination target TT, the special figure determination information set with the highest priority among the special figure determination information stored in the special figure determination information storage area 413a. The special figure determination is executed for the determination target TT. At this time, the special figure determination information that is the determination target TT is deleted from the storage area 413a. The special figure determination includes a special figure determination, a special symbol determination, and a special fluctuation pattern determination. Then, in the special symbol processing, after the special symbol variation display is performed for the variation time indicated by the special symbol variation pattern selected by the special symbol variation pattern determination, the determination result per special symbol and the determination result of the special symbol determination are shown. To stop the special symbol. The result of the special figure determination can be stored in the main RAM 413. In the special symbol processing, when the special symbol determination information is not stored in the storage area 413a, the special symbol processing is finished without performing the special symbol determination. Also, the special symbol determination is not performed when the special symbol is displayed in a variable manner or when a game involving the opening of the special winning opening 111 is performed.

  When the main CPU 411 starts the variation display of the special symbol, the main CPU 411 instructs the production control unit 403 to start the execution of the variation effect by setting the variation start command including the result of the special symbol determination in the main RAM 413. When the change is stopped, a change stop command is set in the main RAM 413 to instruct the effect control unit 403 to end the execution of the change effect. These commands set in the RAM 413 are output to the effect control unit 403 in an output process (see FIG. 4) described later.

  Referring to FIG. 5, determination per special figure is performed using a special figure determination table TAt including a determination table TAt1 per low probability special figure and a determination table TAt2 per high probability special figure. Each of the tables TAt1 and TAt2 has a predetermined determination value associated with the jackpot. When the high probability game flag is set to OFF at the time of determination per special figure, the main CPU 411 makes a determination per special figure using the table TAt1, and when the high probability game flag is set to ON. Determination per special figure is performed using the table TAt2. Then, the main CPU 411 determines that the jackpot has been won if the random number per special figure of the determination target TT matches the determination value associated with the jackpot, otherwise it is a loss (that is, the jackpot is won) Not). The gaming state of the gaming machine 100 is a high probability gaming state when the high probability gaming flag is ON, and a low probability gaming state when the high probability gaming flag is OFF. Here, it is determined per special figure so that the winning probability of winning the jackpot (that is, the probability determined to play the jackpot game) is 1/300 and 1/30 in the low probability gaming state and the high probability gaming state, respectively. Assume that a table TAt is formed.

  In addition, the gaming machine 100 may be formed so that a small hit can occur, and in this case, the main CPU 411 also determines a small hit in the special figure determination. The small hit is not a big hit, but is a specific lose represented by a special symbol in a mode different from a normal lose (a loss other than the small hit). The main CPU 411 determines that the winning unit is won when the random number per special figure of the determination target TT matches the determination value associated with the small unit. For example, it is possible to reduce the winning probability per unit to 1/399 without depending on ON / OFF of the high probability game flag.

  In the special symbol determination, the main CPU 411 compares the special symbol determination table TZt with the special symbol random number of the determination target TT, and determines in which symbol the special symbol is stopped based on the comparison result. . There are a plurality of types of jackpots, and when the jackpot is won, the jackpot type is determined based on the comparison result.

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

[Pre-judgment process in start-up switch process]
Further, the main CPU 411 executes a pre-determination process during the start port switch process (see FIG. 4). In the pre-determination process, the main CPU 411 sets, as a pre-determination target, the special-determination determination information that is stored in the special-determination determination information storage area 413a and is put on hold, and the pre-determination target is determined per special figure The special symbol design determination and the special symbol variation pattern determination are sequentially executed. The methods of the per-special determination, the special symbol design determination, and the special-figure variation pattern determination for the prior determination target (these determinations are collectively referred to as prior determination) are the same as those for the determination target TT. The result of the prior determination is stored in the main RAM 413. The result of the prior determination is included in a hold increase command (also referred to as a prior determination command), the hold increase command is set in the main RAM 413, and is transmitted to the effect control unit 403 in an output process described later. The holding increase command includes information indicating which of the holding information numbers U1 and U2 has increased in addition to the result of the prior determination. The pre-determination process for certain special figure determination information is executed in the start-up switch process before the special figure determination information is acquired and stored in the storage area 413a. Therefore, the prior determination for any special figure determination information is executed before the special figure determination is executed for the special figure determination information.

[1-2-4. Normal symbol processing]
The normal symbol processing (see FIG. 4) will be described. In the normal symbol processing, the main CPU 411 obtains the information for determining the common figure set with the highest priority in the general-purpose information storage area 413b as the general-purpose determination target FF, and determines the general-purpose determination in the main ROM 412. Based on the table and the FF for which the normal pattern is determined, a general pattern determination consisting of a general pattern determination, a general symbol determination, and a general pattern variation pattern determination is executed. Display stop display. The information for determining the normal map that has become the target FF for normal map determination is deleted from the storage area 413b. In the normal symbol process, when the general pattern determination information is not stored in the storage area 413b, the normal symbol process is terminated without performing the general symbol determination. Further, the normal symbol determination is not performed when the normal symbol variation display is performed and when the game (auxiliary game) for opening the electric tulip 107 is performed. In the determination per common figure, it is determined whether or not the winning per common figure is won. When winning per common figure, the type per common figure is determined by the universal symbol determination. There are two types of per map: per long open and short open. The time for the electric tulip 107 to be in the open state is longer per long opening than per short opening. The main CPU 411 displays the variation of the normal symbol for the variation time based on the result of the normal pattern variation pattern determination, and then stops and displays the normal symbol in a manner showing the result of the normal symbol hit determination and the general symbol determination.

[1-2-5. Electric accessory control processing]
In the electric accessory control process (see FIG. 4), the big prize opening process and the electric chew process are sequentially executed. In the special winning a prize opening process, when the result of the special figure determination indicates that a big win is won, the special winning opening 111 is opened and closed using a big winning opening opening pattern corresponding to the type of the big win. In the big prize opening pattern table DKt, a big prize opening pattern defining the opening mode of the big prize opening 111 is stored for each type of jackpot. When the gaming machine 100 is configured so that a small winning can occur, the big winning opening opening pattern for the small winning is also stored in the big winning opening pattern table DKt, and the result of the special figure determination shows the winning of the small winning When the player wins, the special winning opening 111 is opened and closed using the small winning special winning opening opening pattern. The main CPU 411 realizes the big prize opening process with reference to the table DKt.

  The jackpot game with the opening of the big winning opening 111 is started after the special symbol is stopped and displayed in a manner showing the jackpot. In the jackpot game, until the opening time of the big winning opening 111 reaches a predetermined maximum opening time (predetermined time; for example, 30 seconds) or until the number of winning game balls to the big winning opening 111 reaches a predetermined value (for example, ten). A round game that opens the grand prize winning hole 111 is executed Rmax times with a predetermined interval period (in other words, an interval time). Therefore, it can be considered that the jackpot game includes round games for Rmax. Rmax represents the number of rounds according to the type of jackpot. When a predetermined ending period (in other words, ending time; for example, 5 seconds) elapses after the last round game ends, the game state returns to a state in which special figure determination can be performed.

  In addition, during the execution of the jackpot game or after the jackpot game, the game state setting process (see FIG. 4) is executed in the big prize opening process. In the game state setting process, the main CPU 411 sets the state of various game flags stored in the main RAM 413 including the high probability game flag and the electric support game flag. As described above, the gaming state of the gaming machine 100 is a high probability gaming state when the high probability gaming flag is ON, and a low probability gaming state when the high probability gaming flag is OFF. The gaming state of the gaming machine 100 is an electric support game state when the electric support game flag is ON, and a non-electric support game state when the electric support game flag is OFF. In the game state setting process during the big prize opening process that is executed in response to the occurrence of the jackpot, the high-probability game flag and the electric support game flag are turned on according to the game state at the time of the jackpot occurrence or the type of jackpot that has occurred / OFF is set, and a high probability game remaining number X indicating the remaining number of fluctuations of the special symbol in which the high probability gaming state is maintained and an electric number indicating the remaining number of fluctuations in the special symbol in which the electric support game state is maintained. The number of remaining support games J is set in the main RAM 413.

  The high probability remaining game count X set in the game state setting process is subtracted by “1” every time the special figure determination is executed when “X ≧ 1”, and becomes “X = 0”. The high probability game flag is set to OFF, and the gaming state of the gaming machine 100 becomes a low probability gaming state. The electric support game remaining number J set in the game state setting process is decremented by “1” every time the special figure determination is executed when “J ≧ 1”, and becomes “J = 0”. The electric support game flag is set to OFF, and the gaming state of the gaming machine 100 becomes a non-electric support game state. In the initial state of the gaming machine 100, the high probability game flag and the electric support game flag are OFF, and “0” is set to the number of times X and J.

  In addition, even when winning a small win, a game with the opening of the big winning opening 111 (this is called a small hit game) is executed, but the main control unit 401 is triggered by the winning of the small winning Do not change the gaming state (probability of winning the jackpot and whether or not to give power support). In other words, the gaming state of the gaming machine 100 (the jackpot winning probability and the presence / absence of electric support) does not change between before and after the small win. In the small hit game, for example, the opening of the special winning opening 111 with a short opening time (for example, 0.2 seconds) is repeated a plurality of times.

  In the electric Chu process, the main CPU 411 opens and closes the electric tulip 107 based on the result of the common map determination. In the case of winning per usual figure, the electric tulip 107 is opened for a predetermined time.

[1-2-6. Prize ball processing]
In the winning ball process, the main CPU 411 pays out a predetermined number of winning balls for winning at the first starting port 105, the second starting port 106, the big winning port 111, and the normal winning port 112. Is set in the main RAM 413 as a prize ball command.

[1-2-7. Output processing]
In the output process, the main CPU 411 stores information (including the above-described commands) stored in the main RAM 413, etc., in each control unit (prize ball control unit 402 and effect control unit 403) connected to the main control unit 401. Output). A command related to the prize ball is output to the prize ball control unit 402, and a command related to the effect is output to the effect control unit 403. In the output process, the main CPU 411 may transmit arbitrary information recognized or held by itself (for example, information indicating the state of the electric support game flag and the high probability game flag) to the effect control unit 403. When the output process ends, the timer interrupt process also ends. When the timer interrupt process ends, the process executed by the main CPU 411 returns to the main process (see FIG. 4).

  As shown in FIG. 3, a board external information terminal board 491 is connected to the main control section 401, and the main control section 401 sends information indicating the contents stored in the main RAM 413 to the outside (through the board 491 ( For example, it can be output to a hall computer of a game facility.

[2. Prize ball control unit]
The prize ball control unit 402 (see FIG. 3) includes a CPU, a ROM, and a RAM. Based on a payout instruction (prize ball command) from the main control unit 401, the prize ball is paid out using the payout unit 429. Do. Various SWs for detecting a game ball are connected to the prize ball control unit 402. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 3, the prize ball control unit 402 includes a fixed position detection SW 424 that detects a game ball at a predetermined position, a payout ball detection SW425 that detects a paid game ball, A ball presence detection SW 426 for detecting whether or not there is a game ball and a full tank detection SW 427 for detecting that the upper plate 123 and the lower plate 125 are filled with game balls are connected. A detection signal indicating the result is sent to the prize ball control unit 402. The winning ball control unit 402 pays out a winning ball or stops paying out a winning ball based on a payout instruction output from the main control unit 401 or a detection signal input from the SWs 424 to 427. Further, the prize ball control unit 402 may output detection signals from the SWs 424 to 427 to the main control unit 401.

  Further, a launching unit 428 is connected to the prize ball control unit 402. The award ball control unit 402 detects the operation of launching a game ball with respect to the launch unit 428 (operation by the player) and controls the launch of the game ball. The launcher 428 launches a game ball for a game, and includes a sensor that detects a game operation by the player, a solenoid that launches the game ball, and the like. When the prize ball control unit 402 detects a game operation by the sensor of the launch unit 428, the game ball 103 is intermittently fired by driving a solenoid or the like in response to the detected game operation, and the game area 103 of the game board 101 is played. Launch a game ball. The prize ball controller 402 is connected to a frame external information terminal board 492, and various information handled by the prize ball controller 402 can be output to the outside through the board 492.

[3. Production control unit]
The effect control unit 403 includes a sub CPU 431, a sub ROM 432, and a sub RAM 433 (see FIG. 3). The effect control unit 403 includes an image / sound control unit (not shown) that performs display control of the image display unit 104 and sound output control of the speaker 115, lighting control of the effect light unit 116 and the board lamp 135 on the game board 101, and A lamp control unit (not shown) that performs drive control of the frame movable accessory 117 and the panel movable accessory 130 is provided. In addition, the effect control unit 403 is connected with an effect button 121 and a cross key 122 for receiving an operation from the player. The effect control unit 403 can perform an effect corresponding to the input operation content from the player with respect to the effect button 121 and the cross key 122.

  The effect control unit 403 realizes an arbitrary effect including a change effect using an effect realizing element (effect means). That is, the production control unit 403 controls the production realization element to cause the production realization element to perform a desired production (the main body of the production in this expression is the production realization element, but in the description of this embodiment, The effect control unit 403 is regarded as the main subject of the effect). The effect realization element includes all or part of the image display unit 104, the speaker 115, the effect light unit 116, the movable frame accessory 117, the effect button 121, the panel lamp 135, and the movable panel accessory 130. The variation effect refers to an effect executed by the effect control unit 403 at the start and end of the variation during the special symbol variation display, and includes an effect suggesting the determination result of the special symbol determination. It should be noted that suggestions, notifications, notifications, notifications, etc. due to effects may be considered to be for players unless otherwise specified. Unless otherwise specified, the display of arbitrary images and designs (decorative designs, etc.) under the control of the effect control unit 403 refers to those displays on the image display unit 104, and sound and audio output from the speaker 115. Sound and sound output.

  FIG. 6 lists the main processes performed by the effect control unit 403. When power is supplied to the effect control unit 403, the effect main process is executed by the sub CPU 431. In the effect main process, initial setting of various devices in the effect control unit 403 is performed and the setting result is stored in the sub RAM 433. The sub CPU 431 interrupts and executes the effect timer interrupt process for the effect main process at the cycle set in the effect main process. In the effect timer interrupt process, the sub CPU 431 sequentially executes an effect random number update process, a command reception process, and an operation reception process.

  The effect control unit 403 is provided with an effect random number counter that counts effect random numbers. In the effect random number update process, an effect random number is added by adding “1” to the count value of the effect random number counter. Update the count value of the counter. In the effect random number counter, when the count value exceeds a predetermined upper limit value, the count value is returned to “0”, and thereafter the same count up is performed. The count value of the effect random number counter can be referred to as the value of the effect random number used in various effects.

  In the command reception process, the sub CPU 431 executes a special drawing effect process, a general drawing effect process, and a hit effect process.

  The special figure effect process includes an effect start process and an effect end process. The sub CPU 431 starts the variation effect by executing the effect start process in response to the reception of the variation start command from the main control unit 401, and then performs the effect in response to the reception of the variation stop command from the main control unit 401. The variation effect is ended by executing the end process. The effect start process includes a variable effect content determination process. In the variation effect content determination process, the sub CPU 431 determines the content of the variation effect based on the effect random number, the command received from the main control unit 401, or the like. Specifically, for example, a variation effect pattern table (special drawing variation effect pattern table) including a plurality of variation effect patterns (special drawing variation effect pattern) each defining the contents of the variation effect is stored in the sub ROM 432 in advance. In the variation effect content determination process, the content of the variation effect is determined by selecting and determining one variation effect pattern from the variation effect pattern table based on the variation start command or the like.

  Further, when receiving a hold increase command from the main control unit 401, the sub CPU 431 stores information based on the hold increase command in the sub RAM 433 and performs a hold increase process in the command reception process. In the hold increase process, a hold image corresponding to the prior determination target is additionally displayed on the image display unit 104. The reserved image corresponding to the advance determination target is later deleted from the image display unit 104 or shifted to a specific display position when the change start command is received when the advance determination target is the determination target TT. . The sub CPU 431 can also perform a pre-reading notice effect for the prior determination target based on the hold increase command.

  The ordinary drawing effect process (see FIG. 6) is executed by the sub CPU 431 when a command related to a normal symbol is received from the main control unit 401. A command related to the normal symbol is transmitted from the main control unit 401 to the effect control unit 403 at the start and end of the variation of the normal symbol. In the ordinary drawing effect process, the ordinary drawing effect is executed when the normal symbol changes.

  The winning effect process (see FIG. 6) is executed by the sub CPU 431 when a command related to the winning effect is received from the main control unit 401. That is, for example, when a special symbol and a decorative symbol are stopped and displayed in a manner in which the determination target TT has won a jackpot or a jackpot and indicates a jackpot or a jackpot, a command related to a win effect is sent from the main control unit 401 to the effect control unit. The sub CPU 431 executes a win effect to be performed during the big hit game or the small hit game based on the reception result of the command.

  In the operation accepting process (see FIG. 6), the sub CPU 431 operates based on a signal from the effect button 121 or the cross key 122 to determine whether the player has operated the effect button 121 or the cross key 122 (whether or not an operation has been input and details of the operation). ) The effect control unit 403 can perform an effect according to the recognized operation state.

<< type of jackpot >>
FIG. 7 is a diagram showing jackpot types assumed in the present embodiment. In this embodiment, there are special A, special B, special A, special C, special D, and special B as jackpot types. The number of rounds for special A, continuous A, special C and continuous B is 7, and the number of rounds for special B and special D is 16. The larger the number of rounds, the more the number of award balls that can be obtained by winning in the big winning opening 111 in the jackpot game, which is more advantageous to the player. In the judgment per special figure for the first special symbol (in the judgment per special figure based on the establishment of the first starting condition), when the jackpot is won, the ratio that the jackpot becomes Special A, Special B, and A They are 75%, 5%, and 20%, respectively. In the judgment per special figure for the second special symbol (in the judgment per special figure based on the establishment of the second starting condition), when the jackpot is won, the ratio that the jackpot becomes special C, special D, and B is They are 30%, 50% and 20%, respectively. The special symbol design determination table TZt is formed so that the type of jackpot for the first and second special symbols is determined at the above-described ratio.

  After the jackpot game of any of Special A to Special D is completed, the main CPU 411 sets the gaming state of the gaming machine 100 to the high probability electric support game state, and then the next jackpot (that is, from the jackpot that occurred immediately before). If the number of times the special symbol fluctuates (that is, the number of times the special symbol has been fluctuated and stopped through the variable display) is equal to or greater than the number of times of high probability and the number of times of electric support is granted, the gaming machine 100 Is set to the low probability non-electric support game state.

The high-probability number of times refers to the number of changes in the special symbol that maintains the high-probability gaming state. In other words, for a certain jackpot, after the jackpot game is over, while the special symbol fluctuates by i _k times, the gaming state becomes a high probability gaming state, and after the special symbol fluctuates by i _k times, the low probability gaming state when it is a high probability granted number corresponding to the jackpot is i _k times (i _k is an integer). Since a big hit is more likely to occur in the high probability gaming state than in the low probability gaming state, the higher the number of high probability grants, the more advantageous for the player.
The number of times when the electric support is given refers to the number of times the special symbol is maintained to maintain the electric support game state. That relates to certain jackpot, after completion of the jackpot gaming, non conductive support game after while, the and special symbol is gaming state and conductive support gaming state fluctuates by i _d times the special symbol is varied by i _d times when it is a state, support grant number electrostatic corresponding to the jackpot is i _d times (i _d is an integer). Since the starting condition is more easily established in the electric support game state than in the non-electric support game state, the more the number of electric support grants, the more advantageous for the player.

  The number of high-probability grants and power support grants for jackpots of special A, special B, special C or special D are both 10,000 (see FIG. 7). Therefore, after the special jackpot game of any one of special A to special D is finished, when the number of times the special symbol fluctuates reaches 10,000 without any other big hits (in other words, when the special figure judgment is performed 10,000 times). ), The gaming state of the gaming machine 100 is shifted from the high probability electric support game state to the low probability non-electric support game state. However, since the jackpot winning probability in the high-probability gaming state is “1/30”, after the jackpot game of any one of Special A to Special D is completed, the probability of winning the next jackpot is substantially high. It can be said that the sapo game state is maintained.

  After the end of the big hit game of A or B, the main CPU 411 sets the gaming state of the gaming machine 100 to the low probability electric support game state until the special symbol fluctuates by a predetermined number of times of the electric support grant, and the special symbol After that, the gaming state of the gaming machine 100 is set to the low-probability non-electrical support state (that is, the normal gaming state). However, if the next jackpot is won after the end of the A or B jackpot game, the gaming state after the end of the next jackpot game is set according to the type of the jackpot won next time. For example, if the special A jackpot is won at the first variation of the special symbol after the end of the bonus game of A or B, the gaming state of the gaming machine 100 is highly probable after the end of the bonus game of the special A. It is set to the electric support game state. The number of times electric support is given to the jackpots of A and B is 20 times. In addition, after the big hit game of tsu A or tsu B, since it is not a high probability gaming state but a low probability electric support game state, the high probability grant count for the jackpot of tsu A and tsu B is 0 times. .

In the game state setting process associated with special A, special B, special C or special D jackpot, both the high probability game flag and the electric support game flag are turned ON, and the high probability game remaining number X and the electric support game remaining number J are set. In both cases, “10000” is set.
In the game state setting process associated with the big hit of A or B, the high probability game flag is turned OFF while the electric support game flag is turned ON and the high probability game remaining number X is set to “0”. As a result, “20” is set in the remaining electric support game number J.
That is, the high probability remaining game count X and the electric support game remaining count J set in the game state setting process executed with a certain jackpot are respectively the high probability grant count and the electric support grant corresponding to the jackpot. This is consistent with the number of times (see FIG. 7).

  As can be seen from FIG. 7, the special symbol determination based on the establishment of the second start condition is relatively more advantageous to the player than the special symbol determination based on the establishment of the first start condition (ie, more Easy to get many prize balls). Here, “relatively advantageous” means that the expected value of the number of winning balls obtained by winning the big winning opening 111 in the jackpot game executed based on the establishment of the second starting condition is executed based on the establishment of the first starting condition. This means that the number of winning balls obtained by winning the winning prize 111 in the jackpot game is larger than the expected value. “Expected value of the number of winning balls obtained by winning the jackpot game 111 in the jackpot game” is the expected value of the number of rounds in the jackpot game or the maximum value of the total opening time of the jackpot 111 in the jackpot game It may be read as a value.

<< Special Figure Variation Pattern / Variation Production Pattern >>
FIG. 8 shows the special figure fluctuation pattern table THt_a1 for loss and the special figure fluctuation pattern table THt_a2 for jackpot included in the special figure fluctuation pattern table THt in the main ROM 412. The special figure fluctuation pattern table THt_a1 for loss includes special figure fluctuation patterns THp_a11 to THp_a15. The jackpot special figure variation pattern table THt_a2 includes special figure variation patterns THp_a23 to THp_a26. Here, it is assumed that when the gaming state of the gaming machine 100 is a low-probability non-electric support game state, the special figure fluctuation pattern determination is performed using the special figure fluctuation pattern tables THt_a1 and THt_a2. When the gaming state of the gaming machine 100 is the high probability electric support game state, the special figure fluctuation pattern determination is performed using a special figure fluctuation pattern table different from the tables THt_a1 and THt_a2, but illustration and explanation thereof are omitted. . However, even when the gaming state of the gaming machine 100 is the high probability electric support gaming state, the special figure variation pattern determination may be performed using the tables THt_a1 and THt_a2. In the following, for the sake of concrete description, the gaming state of the gaming machine 100 is considered to be a low-probability non-electric support game state unless otherwise specified, but the various operations described below (including various effects) are not probable. It is also possible to play in a game state other than the electric support game state.

  When the result of the determination per special figure for the determination target TT indicates a loss (that is, no big hit), the special figure variation pattern determination is performed using the table THt_a1, and the result of the determination per special figure and the determination of the special symbol design for the determination target TT. Indicates a big hit (special A to special D, a big hit of A or B), special table variation pattern determination is performed using the table THt_a2.

When the result of determination per special figure for the determination target TT indicates a loss, special figure fluctuation pattern random numbers or the like are used, and special figure fluctuation patterns THp_a11, THp_a12, THp_a13, THp_a14, and THp_a15 are 90%, 7.3%, The table THt_a1 is formed so as to be selected with a probability of 2%, 0.5%, and 0.2%. The special symbol fluctuation times defined by the special figure fluctuation patterns THp_a11, THp_a12, THp_a13, THp_a14, and THp_a15 are 10 seconds, 20 seconds, 30 seconds, 40 seconds, and 60 seconds, respectively.
When the result of the special figure per-determination and special-symbol determination for the determination target TT indicates a big hit (special A to special D, total A or total B big hit), a special figure fluctuation pattern random number or the like is used, and the special figure fluctuation pattern THp_a23 The table THt_a2 is formed so that THp_a24, THp_a25, and THp_a26 are selected with a probability of 15%, 30%, 50%, and 5%, respectively. The special symbol variation times defined by the special symbol variation patterns THp_a23, THp_a24, THp_a25, and THp_a26 are 30 seconds, 40 seconds, 60 seconds, and 90 seconds, respectively.

  FIG. 9 shows a variation effect pattern table HEt_a included in the variation effect pattern table in the sub ROM 432. When the special figure fluctuation pattern determination is performed using the special figure fluctuation pattern tables THt_a1 and THt_a2, the fluctuation effect content determination process is performed using the fluctuation effect pattern table HEt_a.

  The variation effect pattern table HEt_a includes the variation effect patterns HEp_a11 to HEp_a15 and HEp_a23 to HEp_a26 that are associated one-to-one with the special figure variation patterns THp_a11 to THp_a15 and THp_a23 to THp_a26.

  Therefore, when the special figure variation patterns THp_a11 to THp_a15 and THp_a23 to THp_a26 are selected for the determination target TT, the presentation control unit 403 receives the variation start command including information indicating the selection result, respectively. Then, the variation effect patterns HEp_a11 to HEp_a15 and HEp_a23 to HEp_a26 are selected, and the variation effect by the selected variation effect pattern is executed. That is, for example, a variation effect by the variation effect pattern HEp_a11 is executed when the special diagram variation pattern THp_a11 is selected, and a variation effect by the variation effect pattern HEp_a12 is performed when the special diagram variation pattern THp_a12 is selected.

  The variation effects by the variation effect patterns HEp_a13, HEp_a14, and HEp_a15 are variation effects that are executed when the determination target TT is lost, and include a weak reach effect, a medium reach effect, and a strong reach effect, respectively. The fluctuation effects by the fluctuation effect patterns HEp_a23, HEp_a24, HEp_a25, and HEp_a26 are the fluctuation effects that are executed when the determination target TT is a big hit, and each of them has a weak reach effect, a medium reach effect, a strong reach effect, and a premium reach effect. Including. The weak reach production, medium reach production, strong reach production, and premier reach production are predetermined reach productions different from each other. The variation effect by the variation effect patterns HEp_a11 and HEp_a12 is a variation effect that is executed when the determination target TT is lost, and is a normal loss effect that does not include a reach effect.

  The effect control unit 403 may perform reach effect after the temper effect that temporarily stops the change display of the first and second decorative symbols among the first to third decorative symbols in the variable effect. it can. Strictly, the decorative symbol is not temporarily stopped, but the decorative symbol is displayed on the image display unit 104 in such a manner that the player can recognize that the decorative symbol has stopped. This is a variation display mode of a decorative pattern that is slightly varied.

The reach effect is an effect suggesting that the degree of expectation of execution of the jackpot game with respect to the determination target TT is higher than the predetermined expectation degree KT _REF . The expected degree of execution of the jackpot game (hereinafter also referred to as the jackpot expectation) is the probability that one noticed special figure determination information (in this case, the determination target TT) has won the jackpot (for the special figure determination) The probability that the information is information determined to play a jackpot game in the special figure determination). If a specific effect is performed on one noticed special figure determination information, the expected degree of jackpot for the special figure determination information is the expected degree of jackpot for the specific effect (the specific effect is It can also be said that the assigned special figure determination information is a winning probability. The predetermined expectation degree KT _REF may be a predetermined expectation degree that is greater than or equal to 0 and less than 1. For example, the predetermined expectation degree KT _REF indicates a predetermined probability OTK as a jackpot winning probability or is a predetermined value greater than the probability OTK (For example, 5 times the probability OTK). The probability OTK is “1/300” if the special figure determination is performed in the low probability gaming state, and is “10/300” if the special figure determination is performed in the high probability gaming state (FIG. 5). reference). In the variation effect, the execution of the reach effect may be considered to suggest that the expectation of the jackpot of the determination target TT is higher than the non-execution of the reach effect.

An effect Q ₂ (for example, weak, medium, strong, or premier reach effect) that is executed for one particular figure determination information Q ₁ may indicate the degree of expectation of jackpot. For any one of JP diagram determination information Q _1, the probability effect Q ₂ is performed on the special symbol determination information Q ₁ and result is a "loss" of the hit determination special symbol in "r" The probability that the result of the determination per special figure is “big hit” and the effect Q ₂ is executed on the special figure determination information Q ₁ is expressed by “v”. Then, the expectation degree of jackpot of the special figure determination information Q ₁ and the expectation degree of jackpot suggested by the production Q ₂ are expressed by an expectation calculation formula “(100 × v / (r + v)) [%]”. . Since the premium reach effect can be executed only when the determination target TT is a jackpot, the expectation degree of the jackpot suggested by the premium reach effect is 100%.

  Several embodiments of the gaming machine 100 based on the above contents are listed below. The contents described above are applied to the following embodiments unless otherwise specified and no contradiction occurs.

<< First Embodiment >>
A first embodiment of the gaming machine 100 will be described.
――― Cumulative count (Target cumulative value RV) ――――
The gaming machine 100 is provided with a counting function for accumulating and counting the value to be counted or the number of occurrences. The value to be counted or the number of occurrences increases as the game progresses.
Here, the count function is realized by the effect control unit 403. The target cumulative value RV is derived by counting by the count function.

FIG. 10 shows an example of the time change of the target cumulative value RV. In cumulative start timing t ₁ is a timing count of accumulated is started, the target cumulative value RV is set to zero. The target cumulative value RV at an arbitrary attention timing t ₂ after the cumulative start timing t ₁ is an increase amount of the count target value (for example, the number of game balls launched into the game area 103) between the timings t ₁ and t _2. Or, the number of occurrences of count objects (for example, the number of occurrences of jackpots) between timings t ₁ and t ₂ is represented.

Referring to FIG. 11, target cumulative value RV is stored in specific RAM area 433c. On the effect control board 303 (see FIG. 2), a real-time clock is mounted and an RTC battery PW _{433 serving as} a power source for the real-time clock is mounted. The specific RAM area 433c is a partial RAM area constituting the sub RAM 433, and even if the power supply (main power supply) of the gaming machine 100 is shut off, the stored content of the specific RAM area 433c is the power from the RTC battery PW _433. Retained.

  I will add some explanations related to this. In the main process of the main control unit 401, whether or not the main power supply to the gaming machine 100 is cut off is monitored. When the main power supply is cut off, backup information is generated, and the backup information is stored in the backup storage in the main RAM 413. It is stored in the area 413c. The backup storage area 413 c is a partial RAM area that constitutes the main RAM 413. The main power supply is a drive voltage generated in the power supply board 304 based on commercial AC power through the power plug 315 (see FIG. 3), and each part in the gaming machine 100 (including the control units 401 to 403). Operates based on the driving voltage.

  The power supply board 304 outputs a power ON signal or a power OFF signal to the main control board 301 in response to ON / OFF switching of the power switch. Each time the power switch is pressed, the power switch switches between “OFF” and “ON”. The power supply board 304 generates the drive voltage when the power switch is “ON” and outputs a power ON signal to the main control board 301, and generates the drive voltage when the power switch is switched from “ON” to “OFF”. And the power OFF signal is output to the main control board 301. In the power-off monitoring process included in the main process, the CPU 411 in the main control board 301 determines that the main power supply has been cut off (scheduled to be cut off) when receiving a power OFF signal.

Further, the main control unit 401 may include a drive voltage detection unit (not shown) that detects a drive voltage supplied from the power supply substrate 304. At this time, in the power shutdown monitoring process, the CPU 411 monitors whether the detection voltage of the drive voltage detection unit is maintained at a predetermined lower limit voltage _VTH or higher. Then, CPU 411 determines that the detected voltage of the drive voltage detecting unit is not the main power supply is cut off if it is lower than the lower limit voltage V _TH, if the detected voltage of the driving voltage detection unit is less than the lower limit voltage V _TH It is determined that the main power supply has been cut off.

  When the CPU 411 determines that the main power supply is shut off, the CPU 411 generates backup information and stores it in the backup storage area 413c.

On the other hand, the main control board 301 (FIG. 2) is provided with a backup power source PW ₄₁₃ composed of a battery, a capacitor, or the like. Even if the main power source of the gaming machine 100 is shut off, the backup is performed for a certain period (eg, 3 days). Power is supplied from the backup power source PW ₄₁₃ to the backup target including the storage area 413c. Therefore, the backup storage area 413c can hold backup information based on the power supplied from the backup power supply PW ₄₁₃ for a certain period even when the main power supply of the gaming machine 100 is shut off. Note that a nonvolatile RAM such as a FeRAM (Ferroelectric Random Access Memory) or a nonvolatile memory such as a flash memory may be adopted as the main RAM 413. In this case, the main RAM ₄₁₃ can hold the backup information stored in the backup storage area 413c without the backup power source PW ₄₁₃ .

  The information held as the backup information includes game information when the main power supply of the gaming machine 100 is shut off. The game information includes information indicating the gaming state of the gaming machine 100 (low probability non-electric support game state, high probability electric support game state or low probability electric support game state), and the number of hold information U1 to U3, etc. Is also included.

  When the main power supply of the gaming machine 100 is restored (that is, when the main power supply is disconnected and the gaming machine 100 is turned on), the restoration process is performed in the main process. In the restoration process, the main control unit 401 can return the setting state of the gaming machine 100 to the setting state before the main power supply of the gaming machine 100 is shut off based on the backup information in the RAM 413. That is, when the main power supply of the gaming machine 100 is restored after the main power supply of the gaming machine 100 is cut off, the backup information in the RAM 413 is read out by the CPU 411 during the restoration process, and the gaming machine 100 is based on the read backup information. The game is resumed in the game state immediately before the main power supply 100 is shut off. The same applies to the number of hold information U1 to U3.

  As described above, even when the main power supply of the gaming machine 100 is cut off, the backup storage area 413c in the main RAM 413 retains backup information relating to the gaming state and the like, and the specific cumulative area RV in the specific RAM area 433c in the sub RAM 433. Is retained.

  However, the main control board 301 is provided with a RAM clear switch (not shown). When the gaming machine 100 is in a power-off state (when the main power source of the gaming machine 100 is cut off), the RAM clearing is performed. When the power switch is turned “ON” by pressing the power switch while pressing the switch, power is supplied to the gaming machine 100 and the gaming machine 100 is powered on and at the same time ready for clearing the RAM. When the RAM clear switch is pressed again in this state, the game information of the gaming machine 100 is initialized (RAM clear). The initialization here means that the backup information in the backup storage area 413c in the main RAM 413 is erased (destroyed), and the gaming machine 100 is brought into an initial state. When the gaming machine 100 is activated by pressing the power switch without pressing the RAM clear switch (switching the power switch from “OFF” to “ON”), the game is resumed based on the stored backup information ( That is, for example, the game is resumed in the gaming state immediately before the main power supply of the gaming machine 100 is cut off)

  An operation of pressing the RAM clear switch in the RAM clear preparation state corresponds to a predetermined erasure instruction, and the erasure instruction is given to the gaming machine 100 mainly by an administrator (a store clerk or the like) of the gaming facility where the gaming machine 100 is installed. In the gaming machine 100, when the deletion instruction is received, the backup information in the backup storage area 413c in the main RAM 413 is deleted, but the target accumulated value RV is held in the specific RAM area 433c in the sub RAM 433. Become. For this reason, even if the gaming machine 100 is repeatedly turned on / off and an erasure instruction using the RAM clear switch is issued, the counting objects can be accumulated and continuously counted. As a result, the accumulation start timing may typically be, for example, the timing at which the gaming machine 100 is first installed in the gaming facility and turned on first.

――― Commemorative production ――――
The effect control unit 403 can execute a predetermined memorial effect according to the target cumulative value RV obtained by counting with the count function. Specifically, for example, when the target cumulative value RV reaches a predetermined reference value, a predetermined commemorative effect can be executed. The memorial effect may be realized using any effect means. For example, a memorial effect can be realized by displaying a predetermined image (still image, moving image) on the image display unit 104 and / or outputting a predetermined sound from the speaker 115. In addition, the memorial effect may include the light emission of the effect light unit 116 and / or the panel lamp 135 according to the predetermined light emission pattern and the operation of the movable accessory (117, 130) according to the predetermined operation pattern.

  The memorial effect may include notification of information indicating that the target cumulative value RV has reached a predetermined reference value. The memorial effect may be an effect that does not depend on the results of the special figure determination and the prior determination (thus, not related to the jackpot expectation).

12, when counted is the number of ball game which is punched into the game area 103, the target cumulative value RV (i.e., the timing t ₁ and t launch number of the cumulative value of the game ball between ₂₎ the reference value An example of a memorial effect that can be executed when 1 million is reached is shown. In the commemorative effect of FIG. 12, the wording “Today, Cumulative number of shots reached 1 million!” Is displayed on the image display unit 104 together with a predetermined image. In addition to the display or instead of the display, sound indicating the word may be output from the speaker 115.

  As reference values, different first to nth reference values may be provided (n is an integer of 2). In this case, when the target cumulative value RV reaches a predetermined i-th reference value, the i-th memorial effect is executed, and when the target cumulative value RV reaches a predetermined (i + 1) reference value larger than the i-th reference value. The (i + 1) th memorial effect may be executed (i is an integer). Here, the i-th memorial effect and the (i + 1) -th memorial effect may be different effects.

  Referring to FIGS. 13A and 13B, for example, when the counting target is the number of game balls launched into the gaming area 103, the target cumulative value RV has reached 1 million as the first reference value. When the first commemorative effect including the display of the moving image showing how the turtle walks is executed, the moving image showing how the rabbit splashes when the target cumulative value RV reaches 2 million as the second reference value. A second memorial effect including display may be executed.

  Basically, the player enjoys the game aiming to generate a big hit while repeating the launch of the game ball, but by providing the execution function of the memorial effect as described above, Can be provided to a person.

  Hereinafter, specific examples of the count target and the target cumulative value RV will be described in Examples EX1_1 to EX1_11 belonging to the first embodiment. As long as there is no contradiction, the matters described in any of the examples EX1_1 to EX1_11 can be applied to any other examples.

  In FIG. 14, the outline | summary of object accumulation value RV in each Example is listed. A plurality of types of target cumulative values RV as exemplified in the examples EX1_1 to EX1_11 are individually counted, and when the target cumulative value RV reaches a predetermined reference value for each target cumulative value RV, a predetermined commemorative effect is executed. You may make it do.

[Example EX1_1]
Example EX1_1 will be described. The count target in the example EX1_1 is the number of game balls launched into the game area 103 (in other words, game balls input into the game area 103). Accordingly, in the embodiment EX1_1, target cumulative value RV in the attention time _{t 2,} in a cumulative start timing _{t 1} to the attention time _{t 2,} representing the cumulative number of game balls that were punched out into game area 103.

  A method of counting the number of game balls launched into the game area 103 will be described with reference to FIG. As described above (see FIG. 3), the frame count SW 418 can be provided for the gaming machine 100. The frame count SW 418 is a switch for counting the total number of game balls launched in the game area 103 by the launching unit 428 (in other words, game balls input to the game area 103). A game ball launched into the game area 103 is either a winning ball or a non-winning ball. A winning ball refers to a game ball that has won a prize in any winning gate. The start opening 105, the start opening 106, the big winning opening 111 and the normal winning opening 112 are all winning openings. A non-winning ball refers to a game ball that has entered the collection port 113 without winning any of the winning ports.

  As shown in FIG. 15A, all winning balls and non-winning balls may be configured to pass through a predetermined game ball flow passage 150 inside the gaming machine 100. In this case, the frame count SW 418 is distributed as a game ball. By detecting the game balls passing through the path 150, the total number of winning balls and non-winning balls (that is, the total number of game balls launched into the game area 103) can be detected.

  Referring to FIG. 15B, in the case where a winning ball and a non-winning ball are configured to pass through different paths inside the gaming machine 100, the following may be performed. That is, all the winning balls pass through a predetermined game ball flow passage 151 inside the gaming machine 100 and all the non-winning balls inside the gaming machine 100 are different from the game ball flow passage 151. The first frame count SW 418a that detects a game ball (that is, a winning ball) that passes through the game ball flow passage 151 and a game ball that passes through the game ball flow passage 152 (that is, a non-winning ball). ) To detect the total number of winning balls and non-winning balls (that is, games played in the game area 103) based on the detection results of the frame counts SW418a and 418b. The total number of spheres) may be detected.

  The frame count SW 418 may be provided in a game frame including the inner frame 11 and the door frame 12 so that the common frame count SW 418 can be used for a plurality of types of game boards 101.

Each time a passing of a winning ball or a non-winning ball to the game ball flow passage 150 is detected using the detection result of the frame count SW 418 (or every time a passage of a winning ball to the game ball flow passage 151 is detected. In addition, a frame count command is output from the main control unit 401 to the effect control unit 403 in the output process each time a passage of a non-winning ball to the game ball flow path 152 is detected. The effect control unit 403 can obtain the target cumulative value RV by counting the number of times the frame count command is received. More specifically, after substituting zero target cumulative value RV in cumulative start timing t _1, it is sufficient to add 1 to the target cumulative value RV each time the frame count command is received.

  The frame count SW 418 is a type of detection means for detecting the total number of game balls launched into the game area 103 (in other words, game balls input to the game area 103). It is not limited. For example, the predetermined area is an area on the game board 101 through which a game ball launched into the game area 103 always passes (for example, the entrance area of the game area 103 located above the rails 102a and 102b). A board count SW (not shown) for detecting a game ball that has passed through the area may be provided, and the board count SW may be used as the detecting means.

  When the target cumulative value RV reaches 1 million as an example of the reference value, for example, a memorial effect as shown in FIG. 12 can be performed. When the target cumulative value RV reaches 1 million as an example of the first reference value, for example, a first memorial effect as shown in FIG. 13A is executed, and the target cumulative value RV is an example of the second reference value. For example, a second commemorative effect as shown in FIG. 13B may be executed. The same applies when the target cumulative value RV reaches a third reference value larger than the second reference value. As described above, the i-th memorial effect and the (i + 1) -th memorial effect may be different from each other. The same applies to each embodiment described later.

[Example EX1_2]
Example EX1_2 will be described. The count target in the example EX1_2 is the driving time of the gaming machine 100. Accordingly, in the embodiment EX1_2, target cumulative value RV in the attention time t _2, in a cumulative start timing t ₁ to the attention time t _2, the gaming machine 100 has been driven (it has been a power-on) of the time accumulating Represents a value.

  The effect control unit 403 can obtain the target accumulated value RV by accumulating and measuring the length of time that the gaming machine 100 is in the power-on state using the real-time clock.

[Example EX1_3]
Example EX1_3 will be described. The count target in the example EX1_3 is the actual operating time of the gaming machine 100. Accordingly, in the embodiment EX1_3, target cumulative value RV in the attention time _{t 2} is definitive from the cumulative start timing _{t 1} to the attention time _{t 2,} representing the cumulative value of the actual operating time of the gaming machine 100. The driving time of the gaming machine 100 (the time during which the gaming machine 100 was driven) is composed of an actual operating time and a non-operating time. The actual operating time is the time when the gaming machine 100 is actually used for gaming, and the non-operating time is other time.

  A method for deriving the actual operation time will be described. The condition that the winning game (big hit game or small hit game) is not being executed, the number of held information U1 and U2 are both zero, and the variation of the special symbol is stopped is referred to as a temporary game stop determination condition. When the condition is satisfied, there is a possibility that the game is stopped (game stop is temporarily determined).

  When the provisional game stop determination condition is established, the main control unit 401 transmits a customer waiting command to the effect control unit 403. The effect control unit 403 manages the customer waiting effect flag that is OFF when the customer waiting command is not received. When receiving the customer waiting command, the production control unit 403 starts measuring the elapsed time from the reception time of the customer waiting command, and sets the customer waiting production flag when the elapsed time reaches a predetermined time (for example, 3 seconds). Switch to ON. However, the measurement is stopped when the hold increase command or the change start command is received (that is, when the provisional game stop determination condition is not satisfied), and the measurement time is initialized to zero. Also, when the frame count command is received, the measurement time may be initialized to zero.

  The effect control unit 403 can perform a predetermined customer waiting effect when the customer waiting effect flag is ON. When the pending increase command or the change start command is received when the customer waiting effect flag is ON, the effect control unit 403 switches the customer waiting effect flag to OFF. Even when the frame count command is received when the customer waiting effect flag is ON, the customer waiting effect flag may be switched to OFF.

  The effect control unit 403 considers that the time when the customer waiting effect flag is OFF belongs to the actual operation time and the time when the customer wait effect flag is ON belongs to the non-operation time. Then, the cumulative value of the actual operating time of the gaming machine 100 (the target cumulative value RV in this embodiment) can be obtained by cumulatively counting the time when the customer waiting effect flag is OFF using the real-time clock. it can.

[Example EX1_4]
Example EX1_4 will be described. The count target in the example EX1_4 is a so-called start count. The number of start times represents the number of times the special symbol determination is performed and the special symbol variation display is performed. Accordingly, in the embodiment EX1_4, target cumulative value RV in the attention time t ₂ is definitive from the cumulative start timing t ₁ to the attention time t _2, the variable display of the special symbols is performed is performed starting number (special symbol decision The cumulative value of the number of times). In order to realize this, the production control unit 403 may add 1 to the target cumulative value RV every time a change stop command is received. Alternatively, 1 may be added to the target cumulative value RV every time a change start command is received.

[Example EX1_5]
Example EX1_5 will be described. The counting target in the example EX1_5 is the number of winning game balls (number of balls entered) to the specific winning opening. Accordingly, in the embodiment EX1_5, target cumulative value RV in the attention time t _2, in a cumulative start timing t ₁ to the attention time t _2, representing the number of accumulated values of the prize (ball entrance) and gaming balls to a particular winning hole .

  The specific winning port includes one or more arbitrary winning ports from which a game ball is paid out due to winning. Specifically, the big winning port 111, the normal winning port 112, the first starting port 105, and the second starting port. Any one or more of 106 are included.

  Referring to FIG. 16, the main control unit 401 receives a winning command from the effect control unit 403 separately from the winning ball command to the winning ball control unit 402 when a game ball entering a given winning port is detected. Can be output. The winning command may be output in the output process (see FIG. 4). As the winning commands, there are a big winning mouth winning command, a normal winning opening winning command, a first starting opening winning command, and a second starting opening winning command. Specifically, the main control unit 401 sends a prize winning command to the normal prize opening 112 through the normal prize opening SW417 every time a game ball enters the big prize opening 111 is detected by the big prize opening SW416. Whenever a game ball is detected, a normal winning port winning command is issued. When a first starting port SW 414a detects a game ball entering the first starting port 105, a first starting port winning command is issued. Whenever the second starting port SW 414b detects that a game ball has entered the second starting port 106, the second starting port winning command is output (transmitted) to the effect control unit 403.

  When all of the big prize opening 111, the normal winning opening 112, the first start opening 105, and the second start opening 106 are included in the specific winning opening, the production control unit 403 displays the big winning opening prize command, the normal winning opening prize command, What is necessary is to add 1 to the target cumulative value RV each time one of the first start opening prize command and the second start opening winning command is received.

  Only a part of the big winning opening 111, the normal winning opening 112, the first starting opening 105 and the second starting opening 106 may be the specific winning opening. For example, when only the special winning opening 111 is included in the specific winning opening, 1 is added to the target cumulative value RV every time a special winning opening prize command is received, and the normal winning opening winning command, the first starting opening winning is received. For the reception of the command and the second start opening prize command, it is preferable that the target cumulative value RV is not changed.

[Example EX1_6]
Example EX1_6 will be described. The count object in the example EX1_6 is the number of game balls to be paid out by winning a game ball (entering a ball) into a specific winning opening. Accordingly, in the embodiment EX1_6, target cumulative value RV in the attention time t _2, in a cumulative start timing t ₁ to the attention time t _2, it is paid out based on the winning (ball entrance) to game balls to a specific winning opening This represents the cumulative number of game balls that have been played.

  FIG. 17 shows a flowchart of a counting process for counting the number of game balls to be paid out by winning a game ball (entering a ball) into a specific winning opening. The count control can be performed by the effect control unit 403. In FIG. 17, it is assumed that the special winning opening 111, the normal winning opening 112, the first starting opening 105, and the second starting opening 106 are all included in the specific winning opening. In the example EX1_6, the big prize opening winning command, the normal winning opening winning command, the first starting opening winning command and the second starting opening winning command described in the example EX1_5 are used.

  In the count process, the production control unit 403 confirms whether or not a grand prize winning command, a normal winning prize winning command, a first starting opening prize command or a second starting opening prize command is received, and wins a big winning prize winning command. Each time a command is received, the predetermined value SK1 is added to the target cumulative value RV (steps S11 and S12), and every time a normal winning opening winning command is received, the predetermined value SK2 is added to the target cumulative value RV ( Steps S13 and S14) Each time the first start opening prize command is received, a predetermined value SK3 is added to the target cumulative value RV (steps S15 and S16), and the second start opening prize command is received. Each time the predetermined value SK4 is added to the target accumulated value RV (steps S17 and S18).

  Predetermined values SK1, SK2, SK3, and SK4 are set to the payout unit 429 when one game ball enters the big winning opening 111, the normal winning opening 112, the first starting opening 105, and the second starting opening 106, respectively. Is the number of prize balls to be paid out, for example, (SK1, SK2, SK3, SK4) = (14, 5, 3, 3).

Therefore, from the cumulative start timing t ₁ to the attention timing t ₂ , D1, D2, D3, and D4 for the big prize opening 111, the normal winning opening 112, the first start opening 105, and the first start opening 106, respectively. When the game balls to the ball entrance, between the timing _{t 1} and _{t 2 (SK1 × D1 + SK2} × D2 + SK3 × D3 + SK4 × D4) number of prize balls are paid, and, in the attention time _{t 2,} "RV = SK1 × D1 + SK2 × D2 + SK3 × D3 + SK4 × D4 ″.

  In the game area 103, a plurality of normal winning openings 112 are provided. Here, it is assumed that the number of prize balls to be paid out based on the game balls entering the normal prize opening 112 is common among the plurality of normal prize openings 112. It is also possible to vary the number of the winning balls among the plurality of normal winning holes 112. In this case, information specifying which of the normal winning holes 112 the game ball has entered is normally set. The predetermined value SK2 may be determined for each of the normal winning ports 112 by including it in the winning port winning command. The same can be applied to the case where there are a plurality of big winning openings 111, the case where there are a plurality of first start openings 105, or the case where there are a plurality of second start openings 106.

  Further, only a part of the special winning opening 111, the normal winning opening 112, the first starting opening 105 and the second starting opening 106 may be the specific winning opening. For example, when only the special winning opening 111 is included in the specific winning opening, SK1 is added to the target cumulative value RV every time a special winning opening winning command is received, and the normal winning opening winning command, first start opening winning is received. For the reception of the command and the second start opening prize command, it is preferable that the target cumulative value RV is not changed.

[Example EX1_7]
Example EX1_7 will be described. The count target in Example EX1_7 is the number of occurrences of jackpots. Accordingly, in the embodiment EX1_7, target cumulative value RV in the attention time _{t 2} is definitive from the cumulative start timing _{t 1} to the attention time _{t 2,} representing the cumulative value of the number of occurrences of the jackpot.

  When the main control unit 401 stops and displays the special symbol in a manner indicating a big jackpot for the determination target TT that has won the jackpot, the main control unit 401 transmits a change stop command to the effect control unit 403, and subsequently opens the big prize opening 111. Before starting, a predetermined opening command is transmitted to the effect control unit 403. The effect control unit 403 may add 1 to the target cumulative value RV every time the opening command is received.

[Example EX1_8]
Example EX1_8 will be described. The count target in the example EX1_8 is the number of occurrences of a specific jackpot. Accordingly, in the embodiment EX1_8, target cumulative value RV in the attention time t ₂ is definitive from the cumulative start timing t ₁ to the attention time t _2, representing the cumulative value of the number of occurrences of a particular jackpot.

  The specific jackpot is all or a part of a plurality of jackpots that can be generated in the gaming machine 100 (if it is all, the embodiment 1_8 is the same as the embodiment 1_7).

  For example, the specific jackpot may be a jackpot corresponding to a 16R jackpot game (ie, special B or special D jackpot: see FIG. 7). Or, for example, a specific jackpot is a so-called probable jackpot (that is, special A, special B, special C or special D) in which the gaming state is changed to a high probability electric support game state after the big jackpot game executed based on the occurrence of the jackpot. Jackpot: see FIG. 7). The change stop command and the opening command include information indicating the result of the special figure determination for the determination target TT. Therefore, the production control unit 403 can determine whether the generated jackpot is a specific jackpot based on the change stop command or the opening command, and every time it is determined that a specific jackpot has occurred, What is necessary is just to add 1 to the value RV.

  Further, for example, the specific jackpot may be a first hit. The first win is the jackpot won in the special figure determination in the low probability non-electric support game state. In this case, it is only necessary to add 1 to the target cumulative value RV every time an opening command is received as a result of the special figure determination in the low probability non-electric support game state.

[Example EX1_9]
Example EX1_9 will be described. The count target in the example EX1_9 is the number of occurrences of the reservation sequence. Accordingly, in the embodiment EX1_9, target cumulative value RV in the attention time _{t 2} is definitive from the cumulative start timing _{t 1} to the attention time _{t 2,} representing the cumulative value of the number of occurrences of pending communication.

  When a certain first jackpot game is executed, the special figure determination information stored in the special figure determination information storage area 413a is won, and after the first jackpot game, the special bonus determination information is stored. A second jackpot game may be played based on the result of the special figure determination for the information for figure determination. In such a relationship, the fact that the second jackpot game is played following the first jackpot game is referred to as the occurrence of a pending run. However, the second jackpot game may be limited to a jackpot game (in particular, special B or special D jackpot game) in which the game is controlled in the high probability electric support game state after the jackpot game. Further, the special figure determination that is determined to perform the first jackpot game may be limited to the special figure determination that is performed in the high probability electric support game state.

  When the jackpot is generated and the opening command is received, the production control unit 403 determines whether the jackpot occurrence corresponds to the occurrence of the reserved run, and when it is determined that the jackpot occurrence corresponds to the occurrence of the hold run. What is necessary is just to add 1 to object accumulation value RV.

[Example EX1_10]
Example EX1_10 will be described. The count target in Example EX1_10 is the number of executions of the count target effect. Accordingly, in the embodiment EX1_10, target cumulative value RV in the attention time _{t 2} is definitive from the cumulative start timing _{t 1} to the attention time _{t 2,} representing the cumulative value of the number of executions counted effect.

  The count target effect may be a specific reach effect. Any one or more of the plurality of reach effects that can be executed by the effect control unit 403 may be included in the specific reach effect. According to the example of FIG. 9, for example, the specific reach effect may be a strong reach effect or a premier reach effect. The weak reach effect, the medium reach effect, the strong reach effect, and the premier reach effect may be regarded as the first to fourth count target effects, and the cumulative values of the number of times of execution may be individually counted.

  The count target effect may be a predetermined premiere effect. Premier reach production is also a kind of premier production. The effect control unit 403 can perform a predetermined premier effect among the changing effects of the determination target TT when the determination target TT is won. For example, when the determination target TT wins the jackpot, the premier effect is executed with a probability of 5% (therefore, the premier effect is not executed with a probability of 95%) and the determination target TT is lost. The premier production is not executed with a probability of 100%. That is, since the premiere effect can be executed only when the determination target TT is a jackpot, the expectation degree of the jackpot suggested by the premier effect is 100%.

  The count target effect may be an effect of displaying a specific reserved image. For example, the count target effect may be an effect of displaying a later-described red reserved image (or green or blue reserved image). This will be described in detail.

As shown in FIG. 18, five positions HP _{0 to} HP ₄ are set in the lower area in the display area of the image display unit 104. For any integer i, position HP _{i + 1} is adjacent to the left side of position HP _i . The effect control unit 403 can display one hold image at each of the positions HP _{1 to} HP _4, and can display the right image at the position HP ₀ in the changing effect. Here, for simplification of explanation, it is assumed that the number of hold information U2 based on the establishment of the second start condition is zero, and the number of hold information U1 based on the establishment of the first start condition is 0, 1, 2, 3, or 4 is considered. However, the following method can also be applied to the reserved image and the right image based on the establishment of the second start condition.

  In one reserved image, one special figure determination information is stored in the special figure determination information storage area 413a, that is, the right of special figure determination for the special figure determination information is reserved. It is an image showing this. Performing special figure determination on the reserved special figure determination information is expressed as “digestion”.

Even after special figure determination is performed on the noticed special figure determination information as one particular special figure determination information as a determination target TT, that is, for the noticed special figure determination information. Even after the right of special figure determination is digested, an image corresponding to the right can be displayed at the position HP ₀ , and the image is referred to as the right image. The right image for the noticed special figure determination information is displayed at the position HP ₀ when the variation effect for the noticed special figure determination information is performed, and before the variation effect ends or when the variation effect ends. It is erased from position HP ₀ (ie, it is not displayed).

FIG. 19 shows a state in which the hold image is displayed at each of the positions HP _{1 to} HP _{4 and} the right image is displayed at the position HP ₀ when the variation effect is performed. Hereinafter, the hold images displayed at the positions HP ₁ , HP ₂ , HP ₃ , and HP ₄ are referred to as a hold 1 image, a hold 2 image, a hold 3 image, and a hold 4 image, respectively. The hold 1 to hold 4 images may be called first to fourth hold images. For convenience of explanation, the right image is also referred to as a stored image, and any of the stored images 0 to 4 or the stored images 0 to 4 is collectively referred to as a stored X image.

In the image display unit 104, the reserved images are digested in order from those displayed on the right side. More precisely, the special display determination information corresponding to the hold image displayed on the right side in the image display unit 104 is digested in order. Therefore, for example, the first to fourth special figure determination information is acquired in the order of the first, second, third, and fourth special figure determination information by four sequential establishments of the first start condition. Assuming that the first to fourth special figure determination information is stored in the figure determination information storage area 413a, the reserved images corresponding to the first, second, third, and fourth special figure determination information are respectively stored. Protect 1 image, Protect 2 image, Protect 3 image, and Protect 4 image are displayed. The effect control unit 403 additionally displays one hold image for any of the positions HP _{1 to} HP _{4 in} the hold increase process executed when the hold increase command is received. When a hold increase command indicating that the hold information number U1 has increased from (i-1) to i is received, one hold image is additionally displayed at position HP _i in the hold increase process (i is an integer). .

  Referring to FIG. 20, there are a plurality of modes as the reserved image, and the reserved image is displayed in any of the plurality of modes. Here, it is considered that the plurality of aspects are composed of different first to fourth aspects. The difference in the aspect of the reserved image includes the difference in the color, shape, pattern, and the like of the reserved image. Here, it is considered that the difference in color corresponds to the difference in aspect. Further, for the sake of concrete explanation, the reserved images of the first, second, third, and fourth modes are respectively a white reserved image (a circular image having a color based on white) and a blue reserved image (blue ), A green reserved image (a circular image having a color based on green), and a red reserved image (a circular image having a color based on red).

  Among white, blue, green, and red hold images, the reliability associated with the hold image is the highest in the red hold image, the second highest in the green hold image, and the third in the blue hold image. High, lowest in white hold image. Five or more types of reserved images may be set, and a reserved image (for example, gold) associated with higher reliability than the red reserved image may be provided. However, here, the description is simplified. Above, only the 1st-4th aspect is considered as a mode of a reservation picture. The details (for example, size and shape) of the image may be different between the reserved image and the right image.

  The reliability associated with a certain reserved image is the expectation level of jackpot of the special figure determination information related to the reserved image (the special figure determination executed for the special figure determination information corresponding to the reserved image) As a result, the probability that a jackpot game will be executed). That is, for example, the effect of displaying the red retained X image suggests that the jackpot expectation of the special figure determination information related to the retained X image corresponds to the reliability associated with the red retained image.

In order to realize the level of reliability shown in FIG. 20, for example, the special figure determination information related to the retained X image is based on the pending increase command including the result of the prior determination or the variation start command including the result of the special figure determination. When it is a big hit, the retained X image is stored in white, blue, green, and red with predetermined probabilities KK _A [1], KK _A [2], KK _A [3], and KK _A [4], respectively. When the special figure determination information related to the preserved X image is lost, the preserved X image is determined to have a predetermined probability KK _H [1], KK _H [2], KK _H [3], KK _H [4]. Then, the reserved images are white, blue, green and red, respectively. Here, “0 <KK _A [1] <KK _A [2] <KK _A [3] <KK _A [4]” and “KK _H [1]> KK _H [2]> KK _H [3]> KK _H [4]> 0 ”.

  The count target effect may be an effect that operates a specific movable accessory. For example, the count target effect may be an effect that operates the movable board accessory 130.

  Referring to FIG. 21, the effect of operating the panel movable combination 130 is an effect of moving the panel movable combination 130 from a predetermined initial position to a predetermined operation position. The board moving accessory 130 is disposed in the initial position as a general rule, and is moved to the operating position only when it is operated. When the movable board 130 is placed at the initial position, the movable board 130 is placed at a position where it does not overlap or hardly overlap the image display unit 104 when viewed from the player. When placed in the position, the movable board accessory 130 is placed at a location covering a partial display area of the image display unit 104 as viewed from the player.

  The count target effects are not limited to those described above, and a predetermined specific effect (for example, a specific cut-in image as shown in FIG. 22) among many effects that can be executed by the effect control unit 403. Can be displayed).

In addition, the count target in the example EX1_10 may be the number of times that the count target effect is executed and the jackpot is generated. That is, in the embodiment EX1_10, target cumulative value RV in the attention time t _2, in a cumulative start timing t ₁ to the attention time t _2, expectations jackpot at counted effect is executed and counted effect is suggested Alternatively, it may represent the cumulative value of the number of times that a big hit has occurred for the special figure determination information. In order to realize this, for example, when the count target effect is a strong reach effect, every time the variable effect including the strong reach effect by the variable effect pattern HEp_a25 (that is, the strong reach effect at the time of big hit; see FIG. 9) ends. In addition, 1 may be added to the target cumulative value RV. The same applies to the case where the effect for displaying the specific reserved image is the effect to be counted.

Alternatively, the count target in the example EX1_10 may be the number of times that the count target effect is executed and the game is lost. That is, in the embodiment EX1_10, target cumulative value RV in the attention time t _2, in a cumulative start timing t ₁ to the attention time t _2, expectations jackpot at counted effect is executed and counted effect is suggested The special figure determination information may represent an accumulated value of the number of times of loss. In order to realize this, for example, when the count target effect is a strong reach effect, the variation effect including the strong reach effect (that is, the strong reach effect at the time of losing; see FIG. 9) by the variation effect pattern HEp_a15 ends. In addition, 1 may be added to the target cumulative value RV. The same applies to the case where the effect for displaying the specific reserved image is the effect to be counted.

  The count target in the example EX1_10 may be the sum of the number of times that the count target effect is executed and a big hit and the number of times that the count target effect is executed and lost. However, when the count target effect is executed and the target cumulative value RV reaches the reference value, when the special figure determination information in which the expected degree of jackpot is suggested in the count target effect is lost, The memorial performance may be non-executed (that is, the performance of the memorial performance may be restricted). In particular, for example, if an effect with high expectation of jackpot is an effect subject to counting, if it is lost, it is considered that even if a memorial effect is performed, the player cannot view the memorial effect with great pleasure. . At this time, when the count target effect is executed after the next time, and when the jackpot is generated for the special figure determination information in which the expectation degree of the big hit is suggested in the count target effect after the next time, the memorial effect is executed. May be.

[Example EX1_11]
Example EX1_11 will be described. The counting target in the example EX1_11 is the number of button operations. Accordingly, in the embodiment EX1_11, target cumulative value RV in the attention time _{t 2} is definitive from the cumulative start timing _{t 1} to the attention time _{t 2,} representing the cumulative value of the button operation count.

  The number of button operations refers to the number of button operations executed. The button operation refers to an operation of pressing the effect button 121. The effect control unit 403 can detect whether or not a button operation has been performed based on a signal from the effect button 121, and can count the number of button operations using the detection result.

  The effect control unit 403 can perform a predetermined button effect in a variable effect or the like, and the button operation may be considered as an operation of pressing the effect button 121 in the button effect (that is, a button other than the button effect). It may be considered that the operation of pressing 121 does not correspond to the button operation).

  The button effects that can be executed in the variable effects will be described. In the button effect, the effect control unit 403 sets an operation effective period having a predetermined time length during the execution period of the variable effect. The operation valid period refers to a period during which the button operation is valid. When the effect button 121 is not pressed yet during the operation valid period, the effect control unit 403 displays an image (not shown) for prompting the player to input a button operation on the image display unit 104. Then, the effect control unit 403 monitors whether or not the effect button 121 is pressed during the operation effective period, and when the effect button 121 is pressed during the operation effective period (more specifically, when the effect button 121 is pressed). If detected, a predetermined operation-corresponding effect (such as display of a cut-in image) is performed in response to the pressing. Usually, the operation-related effect is executed immediately after the effect button 121 is pressed. In the button effect, when the effect button 121 is not pressed within the operation effective period, the effect control unit 403 may perform the operation corresponding effect after the operation effective period expires. The operation-corresponding effect may be an effect based on the result of the special figure determination (for example, an effect suggesting the degree of expectation that the jackpot game will be executed as a result of the special figure determination related to the variation effect).

<< Second Embodiment >>
A second embodiment of the gaming machine 100 will be described. The second embodiment and the third to fifth embodiments to be described later are embodiments based on the first embodiment. The matters not particularly described in the second to fifth embodiments are the first unless there is a contradiction. The description of the embodiment is also applied to the second to fifth embodiments. In the second embodiment, the description of the second embodiment is given priority for matters that contradict between the first and second embodiments (the same applies to the third to fifth embodiments described later). As long as there is no contradiction, any one of the first to fifth embodiments may be combined.

  The target cumulative value RV counted by the effect control unit 403 may be any one of a plurality of types of target cumulative values RV as shown in the first embodiment, or the plurality of types of target cumulative values RV. Two or more of them may be included.

  The effect control unit 403 individually counts a plurality of types of target cumulative values RV, and executes a predetermined commemorative effect when the target cumulative value RV reaches a predetermined reference value for each target cumulative value RV. Also good. In addition to or instead of this, the effect control unit 403 refers to the plurality of types of target cumulative values RV, and when all of the plurality of types of target cumulative values RV reach the corresponding reference values, the predetermined memorial effects May be performed.

  Referring to FIGS. 23A to 23C, for example, the number of game balls launched into the game area 103 is set as a first count target, and the actual operating time of the gaming machine 100 is set as a second count target. Think about the case. In this case, the effect control unit 403 individually counts the first count target cumulative value RV as the first target cumulative value RV and the second count target target cumulative value RV as the second target cumulative value RV. When the first target cumulative value RV reaches a predetermined first reference value determined as a reference value for the first target cumulative value RV, a commemoration including an image display as shown in FIG. When the production 1201 is executed and the second target cumulative value RV reaches a predetermined second reference value defined as a reference value for the second target cumulative value RV, as shown in FIG. A commemorative effect 1202 including an image display is executed. Furthermore, when both the condition that the first target cumulative value RV is equal to or greater than the first reference value and the condition that the second target cumulative value RV is equal to or greater than the second reference value are satisfied, FIG. A commemorative effect 1203 including display of an image as shown in FIG. The memorial effects 1201 to 1203 may be effects different from each other.

  Although the gaming machine 100 in which all the memorial effects 1201 to 1203 can be executed has been described, the gaming machine 100 can execute the memorial effect 1203 based on the first target cumulative value RV and the second target cumulative value RV. In the case where it is configured, execution of the memorial effects 1201 and 1202 is not essential.

<< Third Embodiment >>
A third embodiment of the gaming machine 100 will be described.

  The effect control unit 403 may execute a predetermined commemorative effect immediately when the target cumulative value RV reaches a predetermined reference value.

  However, when the target cumulative value RV reaches a predetermined reference value when the predetermined condition α is satisfied, the effect control unit 403 may limit or hold the execution of the memorial effect. The restriction of the execution of the memorial effect refers to restricting the execution of the memorial effect, including prohibition of execution of the memorial effect (that is, non-execution), and when the predetermined condition α is established after the execution of the memorial effect is started. This includes stopping the execution of the memorial performance at that time. The execution of the memorial effect is suspended. When the target cumulative value RV reaches a predetermined reference value, the memorial effect is suspended immediately without performing the memorial effect, and the memorial effect is executed later (for example, the predetermined condition α is not satisfied). It is meant to perform commemorative performance after For example, the predetermined condition α may be established when a specific effect is being executed, and the specific effect is one of the count target effects (specific reach effect, etc.) described in the example EX1_10. There may be. In particular, for example, when the target cumulative value RV is the one described in the examples EX1_1 to EX1_3, EX1_5, EX1_6, or EX1_11 (see FIG. 14), when a specific effect (specific reach effect or the like) is being executed. The predetermined condition α is preferably satisfied.

  For the sake of concrete explanation, it is assumed that the target cumulative value RV is the target cumulative value RV (cumulative number of game balls launched into the game area 103) according to the embodiment EX1_1, so that the execution of the memorial effect is restricted or suspended. A detailed example will be described. However, the target cumulative value RV described in the third embodiment may be any type of target cumulative value RV described in each embodiment including the first embodiment. The memorial effect includes display of a predetermined moving image.

  For example, when a specific reach effect is being performed, it may be considered that the predetermined condition α is satisfied. At this time, the target cumulative value RV (cumulative number of game balls launched into the game area 103) according to the embodiment EX1_1 is determined. When the reference value is reached, execution of the memorial effect may be restricted or suspended. This is to allow players to enjoy watching a specific reach production that suggests that the expectation of jackpot is high. When the execution of the memorial effect is suspended, it is preferable to execute the memorial effect that has been suspended after the specific reach effect is finished and the predetermined condition α is not satisfied.

  Further, for example, when a jackpot game is being played, it may be considered that the predetermined condition α is satisfied, and at this time, the target cumulative value RV (cumulative number of game balls launched into the game area 103) according to the embodiment EX1_1 is determined. When the reference value is reached, execution of the memorial effect may be restricted or suspended. This is so that the player can concentrate on enjoying the jackpot game and the winning effect during the jackpot game. When the execution of the memorial effect is suspended, the memorial effect that has been suspended may be executed after the jackpot game and the winning effect are finished and the predetermined condition α is not satisfied.

  Further, for example, the gaming state of the gaming machine 100 is an advantageous gaming state (here, a high probability electric support game state or a low probability electric support game state) that is more advantageous to the player than the normal game state (low probability non-electric support game state). At a certain time, it may be considered that the predetermined condition α is satisfied. At this time, when the target cumulative value RV (accumulated number of game balls launched into the game area 103) according to the embodiment EX1_1 reaches the reference value, The execution of the memorial performance may be restricted or suspended. This is because the player can concentrate on enjoying the game and the variation effect in the advantageous game state. When the execution of the memorial effect is suspended, the gaming state of the gaming machine 100 is suspended after the gaming condition is changed from the advantageous gaming state to the normal gaming state (low probability non-electric support game state) and the predetermined condition α is not established. It is better to perform a commemorative performance.

  In addition, for example, when the special symbol variation display is performed (in other words, when the variation presentation is performed), or when at least one of the number of held information U1 and U2 is 1 or more, the predetermined condition α is When the target cumulative value RV (cumulative number of game balls launched into the game area 103) according to the embodiment EX1_1 reaches the reference value at this time, the execution of the memorial effect is limited or You may put it on hold. This is to allow the player to watch the changing effect while the special symbol is changing, and when at least one of the holding information numbers U1 and U2 is 1 or more even if the special symbol change is stopped This is because the fluctuating effects that should be watched in a concentrated manner are immediately started later. When the execution of the memorial effect is suspended, it is preferable to execute the memorial effect that has been suspended after the predetermined condition α is not satisfied because, for example, the change display of the special symbol is stopped.

  Referring to FIG. 24, the image display unit 104 may include a main screen 104a and a sub screen 104b. Here, it is assumed that the main screen 104a and the sub screen 104b are composed of two liquid crystal display panels separated from each other. However, a partial image area of one display screen is the main screen 104a and the remaining image area is the sub screen. You may make it think that it is 104b. In the case where an image constituting a variation effect, a winning effect, or the like is displayed on the main screen 104a, when the target cumulative value RV reaches a predetermined reference value, a predetermined commemorative effect is immediately displayed on the sub screen 104b. You may make it perform using. In this specification and each of the drawings to be referred to, what is referred to as “104” without distinguishing between 104a and 104b is an image display unit composed of either or both of the main screen 104a and the sub-screen 104b. It can be understood that it is 104.

  Referring to FIG. 25, when the predetermined condition α is not established, the execution of the memorial effect is started, the first half of the memorial effect is performed on the main screen 104a, and then the predetermined condition is set before the second half of the memorial effect is performed. When α is established (in FIG. 25, it is assumed that the predetermined condition α is established by the start of the variation effect), the second half of the memorial effect may be performed on the sub screen 104b. That is, when the predetermined condition α is satisfied during execution of the memorial effect, the display of the unexecuted portion of the memorial effect may be taken over to the sub screen 104b.

  Referring to FIG. 26, if the predetermined condition α is not satisfied over the entire execution period of the memorial effect, the entire memorial effect can be performed using the main screen 104a.

  In addition, the display of the image constituting the memorial effect may always be performed on the sub screen 104b. In this case, an image constituting a variation effect and a winning effect is displayed on the main screen 104a, and when the target cumulative value RV reaches a predetermined reference value, a predetermined commemorative effect is always and immediately performed. You may make it perform using the subscreen 104b.

  Referring to FIG. 27, for example, when the target cumulative value RV reaches a predetermined reference value when the predetermined condition α is satisfied, the effect control unit 403 displays the predetermined password 1310 as the image display unit 104 (104a or 104b). (In the example of FIG. 27, the password 1310 is displayed on the sub screen 104b). The password 1310 is information provided to the player to cause the gaming machine 100 to perform a memorial effect later. Even when a memorial effect is performed based on the target cumulative value RV reaching a predetermined reference value, the password 1310 may be displayed (in this case, the password 1310 displays the memorial effect again with the gaming machine 100). It can be said that the information is provided to the player for the Here, it is assumed that the display of the password 1310 and the memorial effect are different from each other, but the display of the password 1310 itself can also be considered to constitute a part of the memorial effect.

  A method for using the acquired password will be described with reference to FIG. The condition that the winning game (big hit game or small hit game) is not being executed, the number of held information U1 and U2 are both zero, and the variation of the special symbol is stopped is referred to as a temporary game stop determination condition. When the condition is satisfied, there is a possibility that the game is stopped (game stop is temporarily determined).

  When the provisional game stop determination condition is established, the main control unit 401 transmits a customer waiting command to the effect control unit 403. The effect control unit 403 manages the customer waiting effect flag that is OFF when the customer waiting command is not received. When receiving the customer waiting command, the production control unit 403 starts measuring the elapsed time from the reception time of the customer waiting command, and sets the customer waiting production flag when the elapsed time reaches a predetermined time (for example, 3 seconds). Switch to ON. However, the measurement is stopped when the hold increase command or the change start command is received (that is, when the provisional game stop determination condition is not satisfied), and the measurement time is initialized to zero. In addition, when the hold increase command or the change start command is received when the customer waiting effect flag is ON, the effect control unit 403 switches the customer waiting effect flag to OFF.

  When it is detected that the effect button 121 is pressed while the customer waiting effect flag is ON, the effect control unit 403 displays a predetermined menu image 1330 including a plurality of items including the item 1331 on the image display unit 104 (104a). Display (becomes a so-called menu screen). The player can select any of a plurality of items using the cross key 122. In the state where the menu image 1330 is displayed, when the item 1331 related to the “commemorative effect” is selected using the cross key 122 and pressing of the effect button 121 is detected in the selected state, the effect control unit 403 A predetermined PW input waiting image 1340 for receiving the password input is displayed on the image display unit 104 (104a) (a so-called password input screen is displayed).

  When the PW input waiting image 1340 is displayed, the player can input a password to the gaming machine 100 using the effect button 121 and the cross key 122. When the input password matches the password 1310 in FIG. 27, the effect control unit 403 performs a memorial effect (if it does not match, the effect is not performed).

<< Fourth Embodiment >>
A fourth embodiment of the gaming machine 100 will be described.

  The effect control unit 403 may display information indicating the current target cumulative value RV on the image display unit 104 (104a or 104b) at an arbitrary timing. Hereinafter, in the present embodiment, for the sake of concrete explanation, it is assumed that the target cumulative value RV is the target cumulative value RV (cumulative number of game balls launched into the game area 103) according to Example EX1_1. A description will be given of display of information indicating the cumulative value RV. However, the target cumulative value RV described in the fourth embodiment may be any type of target cumulative value RV described in each embodiment including the first embodiment.

  FIG. 29 shows an example in which information 1410 indicating the target cumulative value RV is displayed on the sub screen 104b. The information 1410 indicating the target cumulative value RV may be updated and displayed to indicate the latest target cumulative value RV each time the target cumulative value RV changes. However, especially when the target cumulative value RV changes frequently in a short time, such as the target cumulative value RV (cumulative number of game balls launched into the game area 103) according to the embodiment EX1_1, the target cumulative The information 1410 may be updated and displayed only when the value RV reaches the value of the node. For example, the information 1410 may be updated and displayed each time the target cumulative value RV increases by a predetermined amount (for example, 10,000). At this time, every time the target cumulative value RV increases by a predetermined amount (for example, 10000), the information 1410 may be displayed for a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds). In this case, the information 1410 is displayed intermittently.

  Further, for example, information indicating a difference value obtained by subtracting the target cumulative value RV from the reference value may be displayed on the image display unit 104 (104a or 104b).

  FIG. 30 shows an example in which information 1430 indicating the difference value is displayed on the sub screen 104b. In FIG. 30, since it is assumed that the reference value and the target cumulative value RV are “1000000” and “920000”, respectively, the information 1430 represents the difference value “80000”. The information 1430 may be updated and displayed to indicate the latest difference value each time the target cumulative value RV changes. However, especially when the target cumulative value RV frequently changes in a short time, such as the target cumulative value RV (accumulated number of game balls launched into the game area 103) according to the embodiment EX1_1, the difference The update display of the information 1430 may be performed only when the value reaches the value of the knot. For example, the information 1430 may be updated and displayed each time the target cumulative value RV increases by a predetermined amount (for example, 10,000). At this time, each time the target cumulative value RV increases by a predetermined amount (for example, 10000), the information 1430 may be displayed for a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds). In this case, the information 1430 is displayed intermittently.

  Further, for example, when a menu image 1330 as shown in FIG. 28 is displayed, information based on the target cumulative value RV may be displayed.

  Referring to FIG. 31, for example, when the presentation waiting button is detected when the customer waiting effect flag is ON, the effect control unit 403 displays a predetermined menu image including a plurality of items including items 1331 and 1332. 1330a is displayed on the image display unit 104 (104a) (a so-called menu screen). The player can select any of a plurality of items using the cross key 122. When the menu image 1330a is displayed, when the item 1332 relating to “accumulated value confirmation” is selected using the cross key 122 and pressing of the effect button 121 is detected in the selected state, the effect control unit 403 Then, an image 1460 indicating information based on the target cumulative value RV is displayed.

  In FIG. 31, an image 1460 includes information 1461 indicating the target cumulative value RV (corresponding to the information 1410 in FIG. 29) and information 1462 indicating the difference value obtained by subtracting the target cumulative value RV from the reference value (in the information 1430 in FIG. 30). However, the information may include only one of the information 1461 and 1462. Further, when the menu image 1330a is displayed, the image 1460 may be displayed on the image display unit 104 (104a, 104b) without requiring any operation.

  If information based on the target cumulative value RV is displayed when a variation effect or a winning effect is being performed, the display of the information may be bothersome for a player who views the variation effect, which is the main effect of the game. possible. When the menu image 1330a is displayed, such a concern is not generated because no fluctuating effects are performed.

  In addition, the effect control unit 403 can execute the customer waiting demonstration effect when the customer waiting effect flag is kept ON for a predetermined time (for example, 3 minutes) or longer. In the customer waiting demonstration effect, for example, a predetermined demo moving image is displayed on the image display unit 104. However, when performing the customer waiting demonstration effect, the effect control unit 403 performs before the customer waiting demonstration effect, The image 1460 may be displayed during or after execution.

<< Fifth Embodiment >>
A fifth embodiment of the gaming machine 100 will be described.

The cumulative start timing t ₁ (see FIG. 10) is described as being the timing when the gaming machine 100 is first installed in the gaming facility and turned on first, but the cumulative start timing t ₁ It may be a predetermined timing.

As described above, when the gaming machine 100 is in the power-off state (when the main power source of the gaming machine 100 is cut off), power is supplied to the gaming machine 100 by pressing the power switch while pressing the RAM clear switch. Thus, the gaming machine 100 is powered on and is in a RAM clear preparation state. For example, when the RAM clear switch is pressed in the RAM clear preparation state and the gaming information of the gaming machine 100 is initialized (RAM clear). In addition, the target cumulative value RV in the specific RAM area 433c (see FIG. 11) may also be initialized. The initialization of the target cumulative value RV refers to substituting zero for the target cumulative value RV. If it is possible to initialize the target cumulative value RV, assignment completion of zero to the target cumulative value RV becomes cumulative start timing t _1.

  Alternatively, for example, when a predetermined clear operation is input to the gaming machine 100 via the effect button 121 and the cross key 122 in the RAM clear preparation state, the effect control unit 403 may initialize the target cumulative value RV (ie, Zero may be substituted for the target cumulative value RV). The clearing operation here is assumed to be input by an administrator (such as a store clerk) of the gaming facility where the gaming machine 100 is installed.

Alternatively, for example, the cumulative start timing t ₁ may be a timing determined based on the input operation contents to the effect button 121 and the cross key 122 in a state other than the RAM clear preparation state. For example, when the predetermined second clear operation is input to the gaming machine 100 via the effect button 121 and the cross key 122 while the menu image 1330 of FIG. 28 is displayed, the effect control unit 403 displays the target accumulated value. RV may be initialized (that is, zero may be substituted for the target cumulative value RV). Here, it is assumed that the second clear operation can be input not only by a manager (such as a store clerk) of a gaming facility where the gaming machine 100 is installed, but also by a player.

Alternatively, for example, the timing at which the gaming machine 100 is switched from the power OFF state to the power-on state may be a cumulative start timing t _1. In this case, it is not necessary to store the target cumulative value RV in the specific RAM area 433c (see FIG. 11), and the target cumulative value RV is initialized every time the gaming machine 100 is switched from the power-off state to the power-on state. The

  Although some examples of the predetermined condition for initializing the target cumulative value RV have been illustrated, the condition may be any condition other than those described above. For example, when the target cumulative value RV reaches a predetermined reset value, the target cumulative value RV may be initialized as the condition is satisfied, or the mechanical predetermined value mounted on the effect control board 303 may be initialized. The target accumulated value RV may be initialized by operating the switch.

<< Sixth Embodiment >>
A sixth embodiment of the gaming machine 100 will be described. The effect control unit 403 sets the flag FLG managed by itself to OFF before the target cumulative value RV reaches the predetermined reference value and the predetermined commemorative effect is performed, and the target cumulative value RV is set to the predetermined reference value. When a predetermined commemorative effect is performed and the flag FLG is set to ON. Specific customization is possible only when the flag FLG is ON. Thereby, a premium feeling can be given to the gaming machine 100 in which the target cumulative value RV has reached the reference value. This will be described below.

  The effect control unit 403 receives a player's operation on the operation means during a predetermined operation reception period, and determines the contents of a specific effect thereafter (customization) according to the input operation contents to the operation means during the operation reception period. )can do.

  The operation means includes an effect button 121 and a cross key 122. The operation reception period is, for example, a period during which the above-described menu image (1330, 1330a) is displayed, a predetermined period during execution of the variation effect (for example, a period from when the variation effect is started until 5 seconds elapses), Or it is the period when the jackpot game is performed.

For example, it is possible to customize a character (a recommended character or a hero character) displayed on the image display unit 104. That is, the production control unit 403 receives an operation for selecting one character as a target character from a character candidate group made up of a plurality of characters during the operation reception period, and inputs to the operation means during the operation reception period. The target character can be set according to the operation content. The effect control unit 403 can display the target character in the change effect, or can display a moving image in which the target character moves while the special symbol change is stopped.
At this time, when the flag FLG is OFF, the privilege character is not included in the character candidate group, whereas when the flag FLG is ON, the privilege character is preferably included in the character candidate group. Thereby, only when the flag FLG is ON, the privilege character can be selected and set as the target character.

Further, for example, a costume of a character (a recommended character or a hero character) displayed on the image display unit 104 may be customized. That is, the production control unit 403 receives an operation for selecting one costume as a target costume from a group of costume candidates composed of a plurality of costumes during the operation reception period, and inputs to the operation means during the operation reception period. The target costume can be set according to the operation content. When displaying the target character, the effect control unit 403 displays the target character to which the image of the target costume is added.
At this time, when the flag FLG is OFF, the costume candidate group does not include the bonus costume, whereas when the flag FLG is ON, the costume candidate group may include the bonus costume. Thereby, only when the flag FLG is ON, the privilege costume can be selected and set as the target costume.

Further, for example, it may be possible to customize a music that is played back and output during a jackpot game. That is, the production control unit 403 determines a part of the jackpot game execution period as the operation reception period, and selects one piece of music from a group of music candidates composed of a plurality of pieces of music during the operation reception period. The target music can be set according to the input operation content to the operation means during the operation reception period. The jackpot game in which the operation reception period for selecting a song is provided may be limited to a specific jackpot game (for example, special B or special D jackpot game that is a jackpot game for 16R). The effect control unit 403 reproduces and outputs the target music from the speaker 115 during execution of the jackpot game. After the jackpot game, the target music may be reproduced and output from the speaker 115 when the game is controlled in the electric support game state (particularly, for example, the high probability electric support game state).
At this time, when the flag FLG is OFF, the privilege candidate music is not included in the music candidate group, whereas when the flag FLG is ON, the privilege music is preferably included in the music candidate group. Thereby, only when the flag FLG is ON, the privilege music can be selected and set as the target music.

In addition, for example, the stage on production when the game is controlled in the high probability electric support game state may be customized. That is, the production control unit 403 determines a part of the execution period of the jackpot game as the operation reception period, and selects one stage from the stage candidate group consisting of a plurality of stages in the operation reception period as the target stage. The target stage can be set according to the input operation content to the operation means during the operation reception period. However, the jackpot game in which an operation acceptance period for stage selection is provided is limited to a case where the game is controlled in the high probability electric support game state after the jackpot game. The effect control unit 403 executes various effects including a variable effect at the target stage when the game is controlled in the high probability electric support game state after the big hit game. The contents of various effects including the variable effects (for example, the contents of the background image and the contents of reach effects) executed when the game is controlled in the high probability electric support game state, when the target stage is a certain stage And other stages are different from each other.
At this time, when the flag FLG is OFF, the privilege stage is not included in the stage candidate group, whereas when the flag FLG is ON, the privilege stage is preferably included in the stage candidate group. Thereby, it becomes possible to select and set the privilege stage as the target stage only when the flag FLG is ON.

  As described above, the first to nth reference values different from each other may be provided as the reference values (n is an integer of 2), and the i th when the target cumulative value RV reaches a predetermined i th reference value. The memorial effect may be executed, and the (i + 1) th memorial effect may be executed when the target cumulative value RV reaches a predetermined (i + 1) th reference value larger than the ith reference value (i is an integer).

  In this case, every time the target cumulative value RV reaches the reference value, the range of customization selection may be increased. For example, before the execution of the first memorial effect, before the execution of the first memorial effect, the first and second privilege characters are not included in the character candidate group. The character candidate group to which the first privilege character is added is used compared to before execution of the memorial effect, and the first and second privilege characters are added after execution of the second memorial effect compared to before execution of the first memorial effect. A candidate character group may be used. The same applies to the costume candidate group, the music candidate group, and the stage candidate group.

<< Seventh Embodiment >>
A seventh embodiment of the gaming machine 100 will be described. A real-time clock may be mounted on the effect control board 303 (see FIG. 2). The real-time clock can measure and recognize the current time, or can measure and recognize the elapsed time from when the gaming machine 100 is switched from the power-off state to the power-on state.

  The effect control unit 403 can execute a predetermined RTC effect when the current time reaches a predetermined time or when the elapsed time reaches a predetermined time. In the RTC effect, for example, a predetermined RTC moving image is displayed on the image display unit 104 and a predetermined RTC sound is output from the speaker 115. Also, after the current time reaches a predetermined time or a certain time (for example, 5 minutes) after the elapsed time reaches the predetermined time, the RTC effect period is set, and the contents of various effects including the variable effect are set to RTC. You may make it mutually differ during a production period and during another period. In this case, it is understood that the effect executed during the RTC effect period is the RTC effect.

  As the RTC effects, there are a normal RTC effect and a privilege RTC effect having different contents of the effects. Each of the normal RTC effect and the privilege RTC effect may have a plurality of types.

  The effect control unit 403 executes the normal RTC effect as the RTC effect when the flag FLG is OFF, and executes the privilege RTC effect as the RTC effect when the flag FLG is ON.

  As a result, when a plurality of gaming machines 100 are installed in the gaming facility, RTC effects are performed simultaneously on the plurality of gaming machines 100, but only the gaming machine 100 with the flag FLG ON, A special RTC effect (privilege RTC effect) different from the gaming machine 100 that is not so is performed. As a result, a premium feeling can be given to the gaming machine 100 whose target cumulative value RV has reached the reference value.

<< Eighth Embodiment >>
An eighth embodiment of the gaming machine 100 will be described. When the target cumulative value reaches a predetermined reference value, the effect control unit 403 may display a QR code (registered trademark) as predetermined code information on the image display unit 104 (104a, 104b).

  As described in the third embodiment, when the target cumulative value reaches a predetermined reference value, the QR code may be immediately displayed on the image display unit 104, or the target cumulative value is satisfied when the predetermined condition α is satisfied. When the RV reaches a predetermined reference value, the display of the QR code may be restricted or suspended. When the display of the QR code is suspended, the QR code may be displayed when the menu image (1330 or 1330a) is displayed.

  FIGS. 32A and 32B are an external view and a schematic internal block diagram of the terminal device TM capable of capturing a QR code. The terminal device TM is an external device of the gaming machine 100 that is different from the gaming machine 100. The terminal device TM is an information device such as a mobile phone, an information terminal, a personal computer, and includes a so-called smart phone. As the terminal device TM, a portable information device carried by a player is assumed.

  The terminal device TM includes a camera unit 11 that generates image data in a photographing region by photographing using a CCD (Charge Coupled Device), a terminal display unit 12 including a liquid crystal display panel, and the like, a CPU, a ROM, and a RAM. A main control unit 13 that controls the operation of each part in the terminal device TM, a terminal operation unit 14 that receives an operation of a user (operator) of the terminal device TM, and a data memory 15 that can store arbitrary data. Prepare. The terminal device TM can be provided with a telephone function, an Internet connection function, an electronic mail transmission / reception function, and / or a music playback function. The main control unit 13 implements various functions by executing various programs stored in its own ROM and RAM. Here, it is assumed that a dedicated application program APP associated with the gaming machine 100 is stored in the RAM of the main control unit 13. The player can obtain the program APP from a predetermined website or the like. In the following, it is assumed that the program APP is activated in the terminal device TM, and the operation of the terminal device TM during the operation of the program APP is considered.

  When a player operates the terminal device TM and takes an image of a QR code displayed on the image display unit 104 of the gaming machine 100 using the camera unit 11, code information represented by the QR code is stored in the terminal device TM. It is captured. The main control unit 13 causes the terminal display unit 12 to display a predetermined commemorative image associated with the code information based on the acquired code information. Commemorative image data may be included in the program APP. Alternatively, commemorative image data may be acquired from a server device (not shown) capable of wireless communication with the terminal device TM. It may be considered that the memorial effect is realized by displaying the QR code and the commemorative image. Further, the display of the QR code itself may be considered as a memorial effect.

<< Consideration of Invention >>
The invention embodied in each of the above embodiments will be considered.

In the gaming machine W ₁ according to one aspect of the present invention, in a gaming machine that advances a game while paying out a game medium in accordance with establishment of a predetermined payout condition, the value or the number of occurrences increases as the game progresses. A count means for accumulating and counting the target value or the number of occurrences, and an effect execution means for performing a predetermined effect, wherein the effect execution means uses the target accumulated value (for example, RV) obtained by the counting. Accordingly, a predetermined special effect (eg, commemorative effect) can be executed. At this time, the target cumulative value may be initialized when a predetermined initialization condition is satisfied.

  Thereby, it becomes possible to provide the player with new enjoyment such as generation and viewing of special effects. In addition, by making it possible to initialize the target cumulative value, the special effect once executed is executed again, the target cumulative value is counted again, etc., according to the request of the player or the administrator of the gaming machine Operation is possible.

In the gaming machine W _1, for example (see especially the third embodiment), the presentation execution section, when the target cumulative value reaches a predetermined reference value, said a feasible the special effect, satisfied the predetermined conditions Below, when the target cumulative value reaches the reference value, the execution of the special effect may be suspended or restricted.

  Accordingly, for example, when the target cumulative value reaches the reference value during execution of an important specific effect, the execution of the special effect can be suspended or restricted. In this case, it becomes possible to have the player concentrate on and enjoy the specific performance.

The counting means in the gaming machine W ₁ is realized by the effect control unit 403 in the gaming machine 100, for example. Demonstration execution means in the gaming machine W ₁ is the gaming machine 100 is realized by a combination of the representation section with or effect control unit 403 by the performance control unit 403, for example. Also, payout condition in the gaming machine _{W 1} is the gaming machine 100 is approved by the ball entrance of game ball into the example prize hole (105,106,111,112).

  In the description of each of the embodiments described above, it may be considered that the first starting condition or the second starting condition is satisfied when a game ball enters (wins) the starting port 105 or 106. Strictly speaking, the following may be considered. That is, a game ball entering the starting port 105 or 106 (specifically, the detected ball is detected by the starting port SW 414a or 414b) corresponds to the establishment of a predetermined acquisition condition. Special figure determination information is acquired. After that, when the acquired special figure determination information reaches the state of being read as the determination target TT from the special figure determination information storage area 413a in the special symbol processing, this corresponds to the establishment of the start condition, and when the start condition is satisfied Special figure determination is performed on the special figure determination information.

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

  The above-described gaming machine 100 belongs to a loop machine in which a high probability gaming state is completely or substantially maintained until a next jackpot is won when a special jackpot of special A to special D is won. However, the gaming machine 100 may be formed as a so-called ST machine. In this case, the number of high-probability grants and power support grants for jackpots of special A to special D, and A and B can be all set to, for example, 70 (that is, special A to special D and general A and D. In the game state setting process during the big winning opening process executed in response to the occurrence of the jackpot of B, “70” may be substituted for the high probability remaining game count X and the electric support game remaining count J). Further, the gaming machine 100 is configured as a gaming machine of a type other than the loop machine and the ST machine (for example, a gaming machine classified as a VST machine or a V-loop machine, or a gaming machine classified as an old type two-mixer). May be.

  Further, the present invention may be applied to other gaming machines such as slot machines that are not classified as pachinko gaming machines. In a pachinko gaming machine, a game ball is used as a game medium, while in a slot machine, a coin is used as a game medium.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 100 Game machine 105,106 Start opening 111 Large winning opening 401 Main control part 403 Production control part (Counting means, production execution means)

Claims (4)

In a gaming machine that advances a game while paying out game media according to establishment of a predetermined payout condition,
A counting means for accumulating and counting a target value or number of occurrences whose value or number of occurrences increases as the game progresses;
A determination means for determining whether or not to perform a special game advantageous to the player;
Production execution means for performing a predetermined production,
The production execution means
A specific effect can be executed based on the determination result of the determination means,
When the target cumulative value obtained by the count reaches a predetermined reference value, a predetermined special effect can be executed,
When the target cumulative value reaches the reference value during execution of the specific effect, the execution of the special effect is suspended and the special effect is executed after the specific effect ends, or the special effect is A gaming machine characterized by non-execution . The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the specific effect includes an effect suggesting that the degree of expectation of execution of the special game is high .   In a gaming machine that advances a game while paying out game media according to establishment of a predetermined payout condition,
  A counting means for accumulating and counting a target value or number of occurrences whose value or number of occurrences increases as the game progresses;
  A determination means for determining whether or not to perform a special game advantageous to the player;
  A game state control means capable of controlling the game in an advantageous game state that is different from a state in which the special game is performed and advantageous to the player after the end of the special game;
  Production execution means for performing a predetermined production,
  The production execution means
  When the target cumulative value obtained by the count reaches a predetermined reference value, a predetermined special effect can be executed,
  When the target cumulative value reaches the reference value when the game is controlled in the advantageous game state, the special effect is suspended and the special game is finished after the game control in the advantageous game state is finished. Execute an effect or disable the special effect
A gaming machine characterized by that.   A game area where game balls as a game medium flow down,
  Launching means for launching a game ball into the game area, and
  The counting means accumulates and counts the number of game balls launched into the game area.
A gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3.

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