JP6193455B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

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

  Conventionally, when a game ball enters a starting device provided on the game board, a big hit determination is made and a special symbol is variably displayed on the display. At this time, the liquid crystal display device provided at the center of the game board is decorated. There is a known gaming machine that displays symbols in a variable manner.

Such a gaming machine, after the end of the jackpot gaming, Ru Monogaa probability of jackpot determination game is controlled in a specific game state that is higher than normal.

There is one in which a plurality of mode effects are performed in such a specific gaming state (see, for example, Patent Document 1). This mode production plays an important role in the improvement of Xing flavor.

JP2013-192571A

However, there was a part that could not be said to be a mode production sufficient for improving the fun of games.
The present invention aims to improve the interest of Yu technique.

  The present invention employs the following configuration in order to solve the above problems. Note that the reference numerals in parentheses and supplementary explanations in this column show the correspondence with the embodiments described later in order to help understanding of the present invention, and do not limit the present invention at all. .

The gaming machine (1) of the present invention is determined to execute the special game in the determination means (301a) for determining whether or not to execute a special game advantageous to the player when the start condition is satisfied. The special game executing means (301a) for executing the special game, the game control means (301a) capable of controlling the game in a specific game state advantageous to the player after the execution of the special game, and the specific And an effect execution means (320a) for executing an effect in a predetermined effect means (121) when the game is controlled in the gaming state, wherein the effect execution means has a plurality of effect modes (normal RUSH, intense Mode effect execution means (320a) for executing a notification effect for notifying the result of the determination in any effect mode of heat RUSH1, intense heat RUSH2, and ascension RUSH), That the special game is highly likely to be executed when the notification effect is being executed in at least the first effect mode (normal RUSH) or the second effect mode (extreme heat RUSH1) among the effect modes. Special effect execution means (320a) capable of executing a suggested special effect, and when it is determined in the determination that the special game is not to be executed, the special effect execution means is in the second effect mode. The special effect is executed with higher probability when the notification effect is being executed in the first effect mode than when the notification effect is being executed, and the special game The execution means, after being notified that the special game is determined to be executed in the notification effect, is more profitable than the first special game (4R jackpot) or the first special game. Being capable of performing high There second special game (16R jackpot), the special game in the notification effect in the first effect mode (normal RUSH) and said second effect mode (super heat RUSH1) It is notified that it is determined to execute the special game in the notification effect in the third effect mode (extreme heat RUSH2) among the plurality of effect modes than when it is notified that it is determined to be executed. The second case is characterized in that the second special game is executed with high probability.

The special effect executing means can execute the special effect when the notification effect is being executed in the third effect mode, and it is determined in the determination that the special game is not executed. The special effect is more likely to be executed when the notification effect is being executed in the third effect mode than when the notification effect is being executed in the second effect mode. It is good as it is.
Furthermore, the special effect execution means can execute the special effect when the notification effect is being executed in a fourth effect mode (ascension RUSH) among the plurality of effect modes, and in the determination, If it is determined not to execute the special game, wherein than when notification effect is performed in the fourth effect mode, is better when the notification effect in the first effect mode is being executed, The special game is executed with high probability, and the special game execution means is determined to execute the special game in the notification effect in the first effect mode and the second effect mode. In the notification effect in the fourth effect mode, it is more likely that the second event is notified when it is determined that the special game is executed in the notification effect in the fourth effect mode. It may be adapted to perform a special game.

  According to the present invention, the mode effect can be devised, and the interest of the game can be improved.

1 is a schematic front view showing a gaming machine 1. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration of a display device 111. FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating an electrical configuration of the gaming machine 1. FIG. (A) illustrates the jackpot determination table of the first special symbol, (B) illustrates the jackpot determination table of the second special symbol, and (C) is an explanatory diagram illustrating the hit determination table of the normal symbol. (A) shows the symbol determination table of the 1st special symbol, (B) shows the symbol determination table of the 2nd special symbol, (C) is explanatory drawing which shows the distribution ratio of the number of rounds. It is explanatory drawing which shows a special symbol fluctuation pattern table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the detail of the fluctuation pattern table of a 1st special symbol, (A) is explanatory drawing which shows a special 1 normal time fluctuation pattern table, (B) is explanatory drawing which shows a special 1 fluctuation pattern table. It is. It is explanatory drawing which shows the detail of the fluctuation pattern table of a 2nd special symbol, (A) is explanatory drawing which shows a special 2 normal time fluctuation pattern table, (B) is explanatory drawing which shows a special 2 fluctuation pattern table. It is. It is explanatory drawing which shows the transition between a normal game state and a probability change game state, and is explanatory drawing which shows the transition of the mode effect in a probability change game state especially. It is explanatory drawing which shows the conditions of the transition of the mode effect in a probability change game state. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing a pre-determination information storage area provided in a main ROM 301c of the main control board 300. FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating an electrical configuration of the gaming machine 1, and is a block diagram illustrating information stored in an effect control board 320 in particular. FIG. FIG. 45 shows a pre-determination information storage area 320c1 provided in a sub RAM 320c of the effect control board 320. It is an explanatory view showing an effect designation command table 320b1 stored in the sub ROM 320b of the effect control board 320. It is an explanatory view showing a mode effect flag stored in the sub RAM 320c of the effect control board 320. It is explanatory drawing which shows the production mode designation | designated command table 320b2 memorize | stored in sub ROM320b of the production control board 320. FIG. FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing a list of processes on the main control board 300. FIG. 38 shows a list of processes performed on the effect control board 320. 12 is a flowchart showing the first half of a hold process executed by a CPU 320a of the effect control board 320. 12 is a flowchart showing the first half of a hold process executed by a CPU 320a of the effect control board 320. It is a flowchart showing an effect determination process executed by the CPU 320a of the effect control board 320. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a display of each mode effect. (A) is explanatory drawing which illustrates a roaring effect, (B) is explanatory drawing which illustrates a battle effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a display which alert | reports the result of a battle effect.

Hereinafter, a gaming machine 1 as an embodiment of the gaming machine of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings as appropriate.
[Configuration of gaming machine 1]
A schematic configuration of the gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 1 is a schematic front view of the gaming machine 1.

As shown in FIG. 1, the gaming machine 1 includes a gaming board 100 provided with a prize and a prize related to determination, and a frame member 101 surrounding the gaming board 100.
The frame member 101 is a so-called glass frame that supports a transparent glass plate arranged in parallel with the game board 100 at a predetermined interval, and a game area 102 in which a game ball can flow down by the glass board and the game board 100. Is formed.

The frame member 101 has a frame lamp 103 that emits light for production or the like in the upper center. Speakers 104 are provided on both the left and right sides of the frame lamp 103.
Further, the frame member 101 is configured such that the lower portion protrudes toward the player side, and has a circular effect button 105 on the upper surface of the protruding portion. An effect key 106 composed of four push buttons is provided on the left side of the effect button 105. Further, on the back side of the effect button 105, a tray 107 for guiding the game ball to a launching device (not shown) is provided.

  The frame member 101 has a handle 108 at the lower right side. A lever 109 is rotatably attached to the handle 108. In addition, a stop button 110 is provided for temporarily stopping the launch of the game ball regardless of the rotation of the lever 109. A display 111 is provided at the lower right corner of the game board 100.

  On the other hand, the game board 100 that forms the game area 102 together with the glass plate has a liquid crystal display device 121 in the center thereof. In addition, a panel lamp 122 that emits light for production or the like is provided above the liquid crystal display device 121. In addition, the game board 100 has a first starter 123, a second starter 124, an opening / closing member 125, a gate 126, a big winning device 127, and four general winning devices 128 in the game area 102. .

  The first starter 123 and the second starter 124 are provided below the liquid crystal display device 121 in the center of the game area 102. An opening / closing member 125 is provided in the vicinity of the second starting device 124. The opening / closing member 125 is an electric tulip for opening / closing the second starting device 124.

A gate 126 is provided on the right side of the liquid crystal display device 121. Below the gate 126, a wide winning device 127 having a wide width is provided.
Three general winning devices 128 are provided in the lower left portion, and the remaining one is provided in the lower right portion. At the bottom of the game area 102, a discharge device 129 is provided for discharging game balls that have not won.

  With such a configuration, when the player grasps the handle 108 and rotates the lever 109 in the clockwise direction, the game balls stored in the tray 107 are guided to the launching device (not shown), and the rotation angle of the lever 109 is set. The game is fired into the game area 102 with a corresponding hitting force.

  The game board 100 is provided with game nails, windmills, etc. (not shown), and the launched game balls are guided to an upper position in the game area 102 and moved by contacting the game nails, windmills, etc. Falling along the game board 100 while changing the direction. As described above, the launch of the game ball is temporarily stopped when the player operates the stop button 110.

  When the player performs a so-called “left strike” in which the lever 109 of the handle 108 is rotated at a small rotation angle, the game ball is launched with a relatively weak hitting force. In this case, the game ball flows down the left area in the game area 102 as illustrated by the arrow 130. On the other hand, when the player performs a so-called “right strike” in which the lever 109 is rotated at a large rotation angle, the game ball is launched with a relatively strong hitting force. In this case, the game ball flows down the right area in the game area 102 as exemplified by the arrow 131. Therefore, “right-handed” is required to win the gate 126 and the big winning device 127.

  The first starter 123 is a starter that is always open. On the other hand, the second starting device 124 is normally closed by the opening / closing member 125. The opening / closing member 125 changes its posture so as to open the second starting device 124 based on the determination result on condition that the game ball enters the gate 126. At this time, the second starting device 124 is opened, and a state in which a game ball can easily enter is created. When the game ball enters the first starter 123 or the second starter 124, it is determined whether or not a jackpot game advantageous to the player is executed, and the determination result is displayed on the display 111.

  In the following description, the determination executed on the condition that the winning of the game ball that has passed the first starting device 123 is referred to as “first special symbol determination”, and the winning of the gaming ball to the second starting device 124 is determined. The determination executed as a condition is referred to as “second special symbol determination”, and these determinations are collectively referred to as “special symbol determination”. Further, the determination executed on condition that the game ball enters the gate 126 is called “ordinary symbol determination”.

  The big prize device 127 is opened according to the result of the special symbol determination. A plate for opening and closing the big prize device 127 is provided at the opening of the big prize device 127. The big prize device 127 is normally closed by this plate. On the other hand, when a predetermined jackpot symbol indicating that the determination result of the special symbol determination is “big jackpot” is stopped and displayed on the display 111, that is, when a big jackpot occurs, the plate is operated to win a big prize. A jackpot game that opens the device 127 is executed. For this reason, the player can obtain more prize balls by performing “right-handed” during the jackpot game compared to when the jackpot game is not performed.

  The general winning device 128 is a winning device that is always open and has a predetermined number of winning balls when winning a game ball. Unlike the first starting device 123 and the like, even if a game ball wins the general winning device 128, no determination is made.

[Configuration of Display 111]
FIG. 2 is an enlarged view of the display 111 in FIG. The display 111 mainly displays information related to the special symbol determination and the normal symbol determination. As shown in FIG. 2, the first special symbol display 201, the second special symbol display 202, and the first special symbol are displayed. The symbol holding display 203, the second special symbol holding display 204, the normal symbol display 205, and the normal symbol holding display 206 are provided.

  When the first special symbol determination is performed, the first special symbol display 201 displays the stop symbol indicating the determination result of the first special symbol determination after variably displaying the symbol, thereby displaying the first special symbol determination. The determination result is notified. On this first special symbol display 201, a jackpot symbol indicating that the result of the first special symbol determination is “big hit”, or a lost symbol indicating that the result of the first special symbol determination is lost Is done.

  When the second special symbol determination is performed, the second special symbol display unit 202 displays the stop symbol indicating the determination result of the second special symbol determination after variably displaying the symbol, thereby displaying the second special symbol determination. The determination result is notified. In the second special symbol display 202, a jackpot symbol indicating that the determination result of the second special symbol determination is “big hit” or a lost symbol indicating that the result of the second special symbol determination is lost is stopped. Is displayed.

  By the way, when a game ball is newly won in the first starting device 123, such as during a symbol variation display or a jackpot game related to the special symbol determination, the first special symbol determination and the symbol variation display triggered by this winning are performed. It cannot be executed immediately. Therefore, the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment is configured so that the right of the first special symbol determination is suspended when the first special symbol determination cannot be immediately executed even if a game ball wins the first starting device 123. It is configured. The first special symbol hold display 203 displays the number of hold of the first special symbol determination held in this way.

  Similarly, when a game ball is newly won in the second starting device 124, such as during a symbol variation display or special jackpot game related to the special symbol determination, the second special symbol determination and symbol variation display triggered by this winning. Cannot be executed immediately. Therefore, the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment is configured so that the right of the second special symbol determination is suspended when the second special symbol determination cannot be immediately executed even if a game ball wins the second starting device 124. It is configured. The second special symbol hold indicator 204 displays the number of hold of the second special symbol determination held in this way.

  When the normal symbol determination is performed, the normal symbol display unit 205 notifies the determination result of the normal symbol determination by suspending and displaying the stop symbol indicating the determination result of the normal symbol determination after variably displaying the symbol. Note that the normal symbol determination and the symbol variation display related to the normal symbol determination cannot be immediately executed even if the game ball passes through the gate 126, for example, during the symbol variation display on the normal symbol display 205, the normal symbol is displayed. Judgment rights are withheld. The normal symbol hold display unit 206 displays the number of hold for normal symbol determination held in this way.

  In the following description, the symbol displayed on the first special symbol display 201 or the second special symbol display 202 is referred to as “special symbol”, and the symbol displayed on the normal symbol display 205 is “normal symbol”. Shall be called.

[Internal configuration of gaming machine 1]
FIG. 3 is a block diagram of the gaming machine 1. The gaming machine 1 includes a main control board 300, a payout control board 310, an effect control board 320, an image control board 330, a lamp control board 340, a launch control board 350, and a power supply board 360.

  The main control board 300 controls the basic operation of the gaming machine. The main control board 300 includes a one-chip microcomputer 301, and the one-chip microcomputer 301 includes a main CPU 301a, a main ROM 301b, and a main RAM 301c. The main control board 300 includes an input port and an output port (both not shown) for main control.

  The main control input port includes a general winning device detection switch 302 for detecting that a game ball has entered the general winning device 128, and a gate detection switch for detecting that a game ball has entered the normal symbol gate 126. 303, a first starter detection switch 304 for detecting that a game ball has entered the first starter 123, a second starter detection switch 305 for detecting that a game ball has entered the second starter 124, A winning device detection switch 306 for detecting that a game ball has entered the big winning device 127 and a payout control board 310 are connected. Various signals are input to the main control board 300 through the main control input port.

  The main control output port displays a starter opening / closing solenoid 307 for opening / closing the opening / closing member 125, a big winning device opening / closing solenoid 308 for operating a plate for opening / closing the big winning device 127, a special symbol, and a normal symbol. Symbol display 201, 202, 205, Symbol hold display 203, 204, 206 for displaying the number of special symbol determination and the number of normal symbol determination, and game information output terminal board 309 for outputting an external information signal, The payout control board 310 and the effect control board 320 are connected. Various signals are output from the main control output port.

  The game information output terminal board 309 is a board for outputting an external information signal generated in the main control board 300 to a hall computer or the like of the game shop. The game information output terminal board 309 is wired to the main control board 300, and the game information output terminal board 309 is provided with a connector for connecting to a hall computer of a game store.

  In the one-chip microcomputer 301 of the main control board 300, the main CPU 301a reads out the program stored in the main ROM 301b based on the input signals from the detection switches and timers, performs arithmetic processing, and directly controls each device. Alternatively, a command is transmitted to another board according to the result of the arithmetic processing.

  The main ROM 301b stores a game control program and tables necessary for various games. For example, a jackpot determination table referred to in the jackpot lottery, a symbol determination table for determining a special symbol stop symbol, a variation pattern table for determining a special symbol variation pattern, and the like are stored. Note that the tables listed here are only a part, and a larger number of tables are provided.

  Furthermore, the main RAM 301c functions as a data work area during the arithmetic processing of the main CPU 301a, and has a plurality of storage areas. For example, in the main RAM 301c, the number T of the normal symbol determination, the normal symbol random number, the numbers U1, U2 of the special symbol, the round number R, the number Y of balls entered into the big winning device, the probability variation game flag, the short-time game flag, etc. Is memorized. In addition to the information listed here, a lot of information is stored.

  The payout control board 310 performs game ball launch control and prize ball payout control. The payout control board 310 includes a one-chip microcomputer composed of a payout CPU, a payout ROM, and a payout RAM (not shown), and is connected to the main control board 300 so as to be capable of bidirectional communication. The payout CPU reads out a program stored in the payout ROM based on an input signal from the payout ball measuring switch 311, the door opening switch 312, and the timer that detects whether or not the game ball has been paid out, and performs arithmetic processing. And corresponding data is transmitted to the main control board 300 based on the processing. Further, a payout motor 313 of a prize ball payout device for paying out a predetermined number of prize balls from a game ball storage unit to a player is connected to the output side of the payout control board 310. The payout CPU reads out a predetermined program from the payout ROM based on the payout number designation command transmitted from the main control board 300, performs arithmetic processing, and controls the payout motor 313 of the prize ball payout device to control the predetermined prize. Pay the ball to the player. At this time, the payout RAM functions as a data work area at the time of calculation processing of the payout CPU.

  The effect control board 320 mainly controls each effect such as during a game or standby. The effect control board 320 includes a sub CPU 320a, a sub ROM 320b, and a sub RAM 320c, and is connected to the main control board 300 so as to be communicable in one direction from the main control board 300 to the effect control board 320. . The sub CPU 320a reads out a program stored in the sub ROM 320b based on a command transmitted from the main control board 300, an effect button detection switch 321, an effect key detection switch 322, and an input signal from the timer, and performs arithmetic processing. At the same time, based on this processing, corresponding data is transmitted to the image control board 330 and the lamp control board 340. The sub RAM 320c functions as a data work area when the sub CPU 320a performs arithmetic processing.

  For example, when the sub CPU 320a in the effect control board 320 receives the fluctuation pattern designation command indicating the fluctuation pattern of the special symbol from the main control board 300, the sub CPU 320a analyzes the content of the received fluctuation pattern designation command, and displays the liquid crystal display device 121, the sound. Data for causing the output device 331, the effect driving device 341, and the effect illumination device 342 to execute a predetermined effect is generated, and the data is transmitted to the image control board 330 and the lamp control board 340.

The sub ROM 320b of the effect control board 320 stores a program for effect control and data and tables necessary for determining various games.
For example, an effect pattern determination table for determining an effect pattern based on a variation pattern designation command received from the main control board 300, an ornamental symbol determination table for determining a combination of ornamental symbols to be stopped, and the like are stored in the sub ROM 320b. Has been. In addition, the table mentioned above only enumerates the characteristic table among the tables in this embodiment as an example, and many other tables and programs (not shown) are provided.

  The sub RAM 320c of the effect control board 320 has a plurality of storage areas. In these storage areas, a game state, an effect mode, an effect pattern, a decorative pattern, a counting counter, firing operation information, and the like are stored. In addition to this, a lot of information is stored.

  The image control board 330 includes an image CPU, control ROM, control RAM, CGROM, VRAM, and VDP (not shown) for performing image display control of the liquid crystal display device 121, a sound CPU, a sound ROM, and a sound RAM. . The image control board 330 is connected to the effect control board 320 so that bidirectional communication is possible, and a liquid crystal display device 121 and an audio output device 331 are connected to the output side thereof.

  The image CPU performs control to display a predetermined image on the VDP based on the command received from the effect control board 320. The control RAM functions as a data work area at the time of calculation processing of the image CPU, and temporarily stores data read from the control ROM. The control ROM stores a control processing program of the image CPU, an animation pattern for displaying an animation of the effect pattern, animation scene information, and the like.

  The CGROM stores a large number of image data such as decorative symbols and backgrounds displayed on the liquid crystal display device 121. The image CPU reads a predetermined program based on a command transmitted from the effect control board 320, and the CGROM. The predetermined image data stored in the VRAM is expanded in the VRAM, and the image data expanded in the VRAM is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 121.

  The audio ROM stores a large amount of audio data to be output from the audio output device 331, and the audio CPU reads out a predetermined program based on the command transmitted from the effect control board 320, and the audio ROM Audio output control is performed in the output device 331.

  The lamp control board 340 controls lighting of the board lamp 122 provided on the game board 100 and controls the frame lamp 103 provided on the frame member 101. In addition, energization control is performed on a drive source such as a solenoid or a motor that operates the effect driving device 341. The lamp control board 340 is connected to the effect control board 320, and performs each control described above based on data transmitted from the effect control board 320.

  The firing control board 350 inputs a touch signal from the touch sensor 351 and performs energization control on the firing solenoid 353 and the ball feed solenoid 354 based on the voltage supplied from the firing volume 352.

  The touch sensor 351 includes a capacitive proximity switch that uses a change in capacitance caused by the player touching the handle 108. When the touch sensor 351 detects that the player touches the handle 108, the launch control board is detected. A touch signal that permits energization of the firing solenoid 353 is output to 350.

  The firing volume 352 includes a variable resistor, and a constant voltage (for example, 5 V) applied to the firing volume 352 is divided by the variable resistor, and the divided voltage is supplied to the firing control board 350.

  Here, the rotational speed of the firing solenoid 353 is set to about 99.9 (times / minute) based on the frequency based on the output period of the crystal oscillator provided on the firing control board 350. As a result, the number of game balls fired per minute is about 99.9 (pieces / minute) because one ball is fired every time the firing solenoid rotates. That is, one game ball is fired about every 0.6 seconds.

  Note that the touch signal from the touch sensor 351 and the voltage signal from the firing volume 352 are input to the effect control board 320. Thereby, it is possible to detect the launch of the game ball on the effect control board 320.

  The power supply board 360 includes a backup power supply including a capacitor, and supplies a power supply voltage to the gaming machine 1. Specifically, the power supply voltage is supplied to the main control board 300, the payout control board 310, the effect control board 320, and the launch control board 350. Further, the power supply voltage supplied to the gaming machine 1 is monitored, and when the power supply voltage becomes a predetermined value or less, the power interruption detection signal is output to the main control board 300. More specifically, when the power interruption detection signal becomes high level, the main CPU 301a becomes operable, and when the power interruption detection signal becomes low level, the main CPU 301a becomes inactive state. The backup power source is not limited to a capacitor, and for example, a battery may be used, and a capacitor and a battery may be used in combination.

[Big hit judgment table]
FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing a jackpot determination table and the like. 4A is a jackpot determination table for the first special symbol, FIG. 4B is a jackpot determination table for the second special symbol, and FIG. 4C is a normal symbol hit determination table. is there.

  The jackpot determination table shown in FIGS. 4 (A) and 4 (B) is used to determine “hit” or “losing” based on the gaming state and the acquired jackpot random number. The jackpot random number is acquired as a numerical value of “0” to “1199” when entering the first starting device 123 or the second starting device 124.

Here, the gaming state shown in FIGS. 4A and 4B will be described.
In the present embodiment, there are a “non-probability changing gaming state” and a “probability changing gaming state” as states relating to the jackpot determination.

[Non-probable gaming state]
The “non-probability changing gaming state” means that the probability of winning a jackpot is set to 1/400 in the jackpot determination performed on the condition that a game ball has entered the first starting device 123 or the second starting device 124. Refers to the game state. On the other hand, the “probability game state” refers to a game state in which the probability of winning the jackpot is set to 1/60.

  That is, the probability of jackpot determination is higher in the “probability changing gaming state” than in the “non-probability changing gaming state”. The probability variation game flag, which will be described later, is set to “ON” in the probability variation game state, and the probability variation game flag is “OFF” in the non-probability variation game state. Further, the transition from the non-probability changing gaming state to the probability changing gaming state is after the jackpot game is finished.

  The “big hit game” is a special game for opening the big prize device 127. Specifically, it refers to a game that is executed when a big win is won in the jackpot determination performed on the condition that a game ball has entered the first starter 123 or the second starter 124.

  In this jackpot game, the big prize device 127 is opened. The jackpot game of the present embodiment is the opening until the first prize-winning device 127 is first opened, a plurality of round games in which the first prize-winning device 127 is repeatedly opened and closed, and the next after the grand prize-winning device 127 is closed. It consists of an ending until the change of the special symbol is started. The round game refers to one open period of the grand prize winning device 127, and there are a round game with a long open and a round game with a short open.

  In the long open round game, when a specified number of game balls (9 in this embodiment) enter the big prize device 127, one round game is completed. In addition, even when a specified number of game balls do not enter, one round game ends when the specified number of seconds (29.5 seconds in this embodiment) has elapsed. In such a long open round game, it becomes easy for a game ball to enter the grand prize winning device 127 and a player can acquire a prize ball according to the winning game, so that a large amount of prize balls can be acquired. .

  On the other hand, in the round game of short opening, for example, the grand prize winning device 127 is opened for 0.2 seconds, and one round game is ended. This is an open mode called “Paka”, which is an open mode in which a game ball is difficult to enter. Therefore, when the short is opened, it is not possible to expect a game ball to enter the grand prize winning device 127, and almost no prize ball can be expected.

  Such a “big hit game” is digested by so-called “right-handed”. Even if it is short-opening, if a game ball enters, a winning ball is played, so “right-handed” may be instructed.

  Returning to the description of FIG. 4A, according to the jackpot determination table of the first special symbol, when the game is in the non-probability variable gaming state, the acquired jackpot random number is any one of “0” to “2”. The jackpot is determined. On the other hand, when it is in the probability variation gaming state, it is determined that it is a big hit when it is any one of “0” to “19”. If the value is other than the above, it is determined as “lost”.

  Since the random number range of the jackpot random number is “0” to “1199”, the probability of being determined to be a jackpot when in the non-probability changing gaming state is 1/400, and the probability of being determined to be a jackpot when in the probability changing gaming state is 1/60.

  The jackpot determination table for the second special symbol shown in FIG. 4B is the same as the jackpot determination table for the first special symbol. That is, in the non-probability changing gaming state, it is determined that the jackpot is obtained when the acquired jackpot random number is “0” to “2”. On the other hand, when the game state is a probabilistic gaming state, it is determined that the jackpot is between “0” and “19”. If the value is other than the above, it is determined as “lost”.

  Since the random number range of the jackpot random number is “0” to “1199”, the probability of being determined to be a jackpot when in the non-probability changing gaming state is 1/400, and the probability of being determined to be a jackpot when in the probability changing gaming state is 1/60.

FIG. 4C is an explanatory diagram illustrating a hit determination table used for “normal symbol hit determination”.
The winning determination table is for determining “winning” or “losing” based on the gaming state and the acquired normal symbol random number. The normal symbol random number is acquired as a numerical value of “0” to “65535” when passing through the gate 126.

Here, a description will be given of the gaming state shown in FIG.
In this embodiment, it has a “non-short game state” and a “short-time game state”. The states related to the jackpot determination (non-probability changing gaming state, probability changing gaming state) can be associated with each state or can be made independent.

  Note that the gaming state when the game is started, that is, the initial gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is the “non-probability changing gaming state” and is set to the “non-short-time gaming state”. The “non-probability changing gaming state” and the “non-short-time gaming state” are also referred to as “normal gaming state”.

  In the present embodiment, the “short time gaming state” refers to a state where it is easy to enter the second starting device 124, and the “non-short time gaming state” refers to a state where it is difficult to enter the second starting device 124. These states are created by changing at least one of the probability of the normal symbol hit determination, the variation time of the normal symbol, and the opening time of the opening / closing member 125.

  In the present embodiment, in the “non-short game state”, the normal symbol variation time corresponding to the determination result is 12 in the normal symbol hit determination performed on the condition that the game ball has passed through the gate 126. This is a gaming state in which the opening control time of the opening to the second starting device 124 is set to be as short as 0.2 seconds when it is set as long as 2 seconds and the winning is won. In other words, when the game ball passes through the gate 126, the normal symbol is drawn, and the normal symbol display unit 205 displays the variation of the normal symbol, but the normal symbol stops 12 seconds after the variation display is started. indicate. If the lottery result is a win, the opening to the second starting device 124 is opened for about 0.2 seconds by the movement of the opening / closing member 125 after the normal symbol stop display. At this time, the probability of winning in the normal symbol hit determination is set to 1/65536.

  On the other hand, the “short-time gaming state” means that in the normal symbol hit determination performed on the condition that the game ball has passed through the gate 126, the variation time of the normal symbol corresponding to the determination result is 3 seconds. It is set shorter than the “non-short game state” and the opening control time of the opening to the second starter 124 when winning is set to 3.5 seconds, which is longer than the “non-short game state” Refers to the played gaming state. In other words, when the game ball passes through the gate 126, the normal symbol is drawn, and the normal symbol display unit 205 displays the fluctuation of the normal symbol, but the normal symbol is stopped 3 seconds after the fluctuation display is started. indicate. If the lottery result is a win, the opening to the second starting device 124 is opened for about 3.5 seconds by the movement of the opening / closing member 125 after the normal symbol stop display. At this time, the probability of winning in the normal symbol hit determination is set to 65535/65536.

At this time, the short-time game flag, which will be described later, is set to “ON” in the short game state, and the short-time game flag is “OFF” in the non-short-time game state.
Therefore, in the “short-time gaming state”, the opening to the second starting device 124 is more easily controlled in the open state as long as the game ball passes through the gate 126 than in the “non-short-time gaming state”. Thereby, in the “short-time gaming state”, the consumption of the game ball is suppressed in the progress of the game.

  Further, since the gate 126 is provided on the right side of the game board 100, in the “short-time gaming state”, the game is played by so-called “right-handed” in which the lever 109 of the handle 108 is greatly rotated.

  According to the hit determination table shown in FIG. 4 (C), in the non-time-saving gaming state, it is determined that the normal symbol random number is “0”. On the other hand, in the short-time gaming state, it is determined that the normal symbol random number is any one of “0” to “65534”. If the random number is other than the above, it is determined as “lost”.

  Since the range of normal symbol random numbers is “0” to “65535”, the probability of being determined to be hit in the non-short game state is 1/65536, and the probability of being determined to be win in the time-short game state is 65535 / 65536 = 1 / 1.00002.

  As described above, the short-time gaming state is created by changing at least one of the normal symbol hit determination probability, the normal symbol variation time, and the opening / closing member 125 opening time.

[Design determination table]
FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing a symbol determination table and the like. FIG. 5A is an explanatory diagram showing a symbol determination table for the first special symbol, FIG. 5B is an explanatory diagram showing a symbol determination table for the second special symbol, and FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows the distribution ratio of the number of rounds.

As described above, when it is determined as “big hit”, the “type” of big hit is determined as “big hit symbol” based on the “big hit random number” acquired together with the big hit random number.
Hereinafter, the jackpot symbol will be described.

As shown in FIGS. 5A and 5B, there are “specific symbol A”, “specific symbol B”, and “specific symbol C” as stop symbols of the first special symbol.
(1) Specific symbol A: 16R probability variation jackpot A jackpot made up of 16 long-open round games. The jackpot is a combination of “7, 7, 7” decorative symbols. After the jackpot game is over, the game is controlled in a probabilistic game state and a short-time game state. At this time, the number of short-time fluctuations is 100. When the first special symbol is a big hit, it is selected at a rate of 2/10. On the other hand, when the second special symbol is a big hit, it is selected at a ratio of 6/10.

(2) Specific symbol B: 4R probability variation jackpot This is a jackpot consisting of four long-open round games. The jackpot is a combination of decorative symbols other than “7, 7, 7” (for example, “4, 4, 4”). After the jackpot game is over, the game is controlled in a probabilistic game state and a short-time game state. At this time, the number of short-time fluctuations is 100. When the first special symbol is a big hit, it is selected at a ratio of 6/10. On the other hand, when it is a big hit in the second special symbol, it is selected at a ratio of 3/10.

(3) Specific symbol C: 2R probability variation jackpot A jackpot composed of two short-open round games. It is a big hit that the special symbol stops on the middle symbol of the decorative symbol. The special symbol is exemplified as a symbol such as “S”, for example. After the jackpot game is over, the game is controlled in a probabilistic game state and a short-time game state. At this time, the number of short-time fluctuations is 100. When the first special symbol is a big hit, it is selected at a rate of 2/10. On the other hand, when the second special symbol is a big hit, it is selected at a ratio of 1/10.

  In addition, although it has already been described that the number of short-time fluctuations is 100, the number of times that the probability variation gaming state is reached is also 100 after the jackpot. Therefore, hereinafter, the probability variation gaming state and the short-time gaming state are simply referred to as “probability variation gaming state”. In addition, the jackpot of the specific symbols A and B is also described as “a jackpot with a spinning ball”, and the jackpot of the specific symbol C is also described as a “jacket without a spinning ball”. For convenience, the specific symbol A is also described as “special A”, the specific symbol B as “special B”, and the specific symbol C as “special C”.

  As shown in FIG. 5C, the distribution ratio of the number of rounds differs between the first special symbol and the second special symbol. In the first special symbol, the probability assigned to the 16R probability variation jackpot is “20%”, whereas in the second special symbol, the probability assigned to the 16R probability variation jackpot is “60%”. Similarly, in the first special symbol, the probability assigned to 4R probability variation jackpot is “60%”, whereas in the second special symbol, the probability assigned to 4R probability variation jackpot is “30%”. In the first special symbol, the probability assigned to the 2R probability variation jackpot is “20%”, whereas in the second special symbol, the probability assigned to the 2R probability variation jackpot is “10%”.

[Variation pattern table]
FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing a special symbol variation pattern table.
The special symbol variation pattern table is stored in the main ROM 301b of the main control board 300, and is referred to when the jackpot is determined in advance when the CPU 301a of the main control board 300 determines the jackpot beforehand. Thereby, the variation pattern is selected and transmitted to the effect control board 320.

  Specifically, a special 1 normal time fluctuation pattern table T1, a special 1 probability change time fluctuation pattern table T2, a special 2 normal time fluctuation pattern table T2, and a special 2 normal time fluctuation pattern table T4 are provided.

[Details of variation pattern table]
FIG. 7A is an explanatory diagram showing the special 1 normal variation pattern table, FIG. 7B is an explanatory diagram showing the special 1 variation variation pattern table, and FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows a fluctuation pattern table, and FIG.7 (D) is explanatory drawing which shows the fluctuation pattern table at the time of a 2 probability change.

  The special 1 normal time variation pattern table shown in FIG. 7A is used for the variation of the first special symbol based on the ball entering the first starting device 123 in the normal time (non-probability variable gaming state). Further, the special 2 normal time fluctuation pattern table shown in FIG. 8A is used for the fluctuation of the second special symbol based on the ball entering the second starting device 124 in the normal time. Since the normal variation pattern table is similar between the first special symbol and the second special symbol, they will be described together. In addition, since it is “left-handed” in normal times and the gate 126 is provided on the right side, the second starting device 124 is basically not entered.

[Variation pattern 1]
The fluctuation pattern 1 is a normal loss fluctuation pattern. The normal losing is so-called “rose losing” and is “losing without reach” in which no reach production is performed. The variation time is 5 seconds for the first special symbol and 4 seconds for the second special symbol. It is selected at a ratio of 24/30 when lost.

[Variation pattern 2]
The fluctuation pattern 2 is a fluctuation pattern of normal reach (losing). The variation pattern of normal reach (losing) is “losing with reach” in which a reach effect is performed. Specifically, the development effect of what is to be reached is not performed, and the middle symbol is stopped in a lost manner. Both the first special symbol and the second special symbol have a variation time of 10 seconds, and are selected at 3/30 when lost.

[Variation pattern 3]
The fluctuation pattern 3 is a normal reach (special C) fluctuation pattern. This variation pattern is selected when the jackpot is selected, and is selected when the “specific symbol C” is allocated as the jackpot symbol. Specifically, after reaching reach, special symbols such as “S” are stopped in the middle symbol. The fluctuation time of both the first special symbol and the second special symbol is 10 seconds.

[Variation pattern 4]
The variation pattern 4 is a long reach (losing) variation pattern. The variation pattern of long reach (losing) is “losing with reach” in which a reach effect is performed. Specifically, the development effect is performed after reaching reach, and the middle symbol is stopped in a lost state. Both the first special symbol and the second special symbol have a variation time of 30 seconds and are selected at 3/30.

[Variation pattern 5]
The fluctuation pattern 5 is a long reach (special A, special B) fluctuation pattern. This variation pattern is selected when the jackpot is made, and is selected when “specific symbol A” or “specific symbol B” is allocated as the jackpot symbol. More specifically, the variation pattern 5A is selected when the “specific symbol A” is allocated, and the variation pattern 5B is selected when the “specific symbol B” is allocated. Specifically, after reaching reach, the development effect is performed and it becomes a winning pattern. The fluctuation time of both the first special symbol and the second special symbol is 30 seconds.

  The variation pattern table for special 1 probability variation shown in FIG. 7 (B) is used for variation of the first special symbol based on entering the first starting device 123 during probability variation (probability variation gaming state). 8B is used for the variation of the second special symbol based on the ball entering the second starting device 124 at the time of probability variation. Since the variation pattern table at the time of the probability change is similar between the first special symbol and the second special symbol, they will be described together. Since the game is a “right-handed” game when the probability changes, the jackpot determination based on the ball entering the second starting device 124 is mainly performed. However, when the first special symbol determination is suspended, when the second special symbol determination is suspended, the first special symbol is changed.

[Variation pattern 6]
The fluctuation pattern 6 is a normal loss fluctuation pattern. The normal losing is so-called “rose losing” and is “losing without reach” in which no reach production is performed. The variation time is 10 seconds for the first special symbol and 2 seconds for the second special symbol. It is selected at a ratio of 27/30 when lost.

[Variation pattern 7]
The variation pattern 7 is a variation pattern of reach failure (losing). The variation pattern of the reach failure (losing) is “losing without reach” in which an effect is given that encourages reaching. Specifically, it does not reach, and the middle symbol stops in a manner of losing as it is. Both the first special symbol and the second special symbol have a variation time of 8 seconds, and are selected by 2/30 when lost.

[Variation pattern 8]
The variation pattern 8 is a variation pattern of success in reach reach → battle loss. This variation pattern is “losing with reach” which is lost in the battle production after the reach production of the reach is successful. The battle effect is an effect of a battle between an ally character and an enemy character. When the ally character wins, the battle is won, and when the ally character is defeated, the battle is lost. Both the first special symbol and the second special symbol have a variation time of 60 seconds and are selected at 1/30 of the time of loss.

[Variation pattern 9]
The variation pattern 9 is a variation pattern of success in reach reach → battle win (special A, special B). This variation pattern is selected when the jackpot is made, and is selected when “specific symbol A” or “specific symbol B” is allocated as the jackpot symbol. Specifically, when “specific symbol A” is allocated, the variation pattern 9A is selected, and when “specific symbol B” is allocated, the variation pattern 9B is selected. Specifically, after winning the reach of the reach and becoming reach, you win the battle. The fluctuation time of both the first special symbol and the second special symbol is 60 seconds.

[Variation pattern 10]
The variation pattern 10 is a variation pattern of success in reach reach → battle draw (special C). This variation pattern is selected when the jackpot is selected, and is selected when the “specific symbol C” is allocated as the jackpot symbol. Specifically, after the reach of the reach is successful and the reach is reached, the battle is drawn. The fluctuation time of both the first special symbol and the second special symbol is 60 seconds.

  As described above, in the probability variation gaming state, the battle effect is always performed when the reach-making effect for hitting the reach is successful (see FIGS. 7B and 8B). In addition, you may comprise so that a battle effect may be included in the effect performed in the long reach (variation patterns 4 and 5) selected in a normal game state.

[Game state transition]
FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram showing the transition of the gaming state in the present embodiment.
The “normal game state” shown in the lower part of FIG. 9 is a state in which the game is controlled in the “non-probability changing game state” and the “non-time-saving game state”. In the normal gaming state, the normal mode effect is performed as the mode effect. The mode effect extends over a plurality of variations and suggests a game state or the like. Specifically, suggesting a gaming state or the like is exemplified by the background, BGM, decorative symbols, and the like. The state in which the effect is performed is referred to as “normal mode”. In the normal gaming state, the variation patterns 1 to 5 are selected.

  The “probability change game state” shown in the upper part of FIG. 9 is a state in which the game is controlled in the “probability change game state” and the “time-short game state”. The probability variation gaming state transitions as a mode effect, a normal RUSH effect, an intense heat RUSH1 effect, an intense heat RUSH2 effect, and an ascension RUSH effect. The state where the normal RUSH performance is performed is “Normal RUSH”, the state where the intense heat RUSH1 is performed is “Intense heat RUSH1”, and the state where the intense heat RUSH2 is performed is “Intense heat RUSH2” ”, A state in which the ascension RUSH effect is performed is called“ ascension RUSH ”. In the probability variation gaming state, the variation patterns 6 to 10 are selected.

When a big hit is made in the normal mode, a probable gaming state is entered, and a transition is made to normal RUSH. Normally, RUSH is a mode that suggests a probable gaming state.
The intense heat RUSH1 is a mode effect that suggests that the game state is probabilistic and that the jackpot is confirmed when the reach is reached (when the reach is successful). The jackpot mentioned here is a jackpot with 16 balls, a jackpot with 16R probability or a jackpot with 4R probability.

Intense heat RUSH2 is a mode effect in which it is suggested that the game state is probabilistic and that a 16R jackpot is confirmed when the jackpot is reached.
Ascension RUSH is a mode effect that suggests that the game state is probabilistic and that the 16R jackpot is finalized when the reach is reached (when the reach is successful).

  The mode effect is managed on the effect control board 320 side, and the transition of the mode effect (hereinafter referred to as “mode shift”) is determined when a hold command is received from the main control board 300.

[Conditions for mode transition]
FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing conditions for mode transition shown in FIG.
[Condition A]
Condition A is a rush condition for intense heat RUSH1. The entry is determined when the following (a) or (b) is established.

(A) When there is a special jackpot of special A or special B within the hold and when winning the inrush lottery 1 Specifically, when there is the fluctuation pattern 9A, 9B within the hold, the winning lottery 1 is won Is when The rush lottery 1 is a lottery for the production performed by the sub CPU 320a of the production control board 320, and the winning probability is 3/10. In this case, intense heat RUSH1 continues until it is a big hit.

(B) When there is a variation pattern 7 in the hold and the entry lottery 2 is won. The entry lottery 2 is a lottery for production performed by the sub CPU 320a of the production control board 320, and the winning probability is 3 / It is 10. In this case, the process continues until the end condition (condition B) for the intense heat RUSH1 is satisfied.

[Condition B]
Condition B is an end condition for the intense heat RUSH1. The end is determined when the following (a), (b) or (c) is established.

(A) When there is a fluctuation pattern 8 in the hold In this case, the process is finished before the change of the hold is started, that is, before the change of the change pattern 8 is started.

(B) When there is a special C jackpot in the hold Specifically, it is when the fluctuation pattern 10 is in the hold. In this case, the process ends before the change of the corresponding hold starts, that is, before the change of the change pattern 10 starts.

(C) When winning the end lottery The end lottery is a lottery for effects performed by the sub CPU 320a of the effect control board 320, and the winning probability is 3/10.

[Condition C]
The condition C is a condition for entering the intense heat RUSH2. The entry is determined when the following (a), (b) or (c) is established.

(A) When there is a special A big hit in the hold and when the entry lottery 3 is won. Specifically, when there is a variation pattern 9A, the entry lottery 3 is won. The rush lottery 3 is a lottery for effects performed by the sub CPU 320a of the effect control board 320, and the winning probability is 2/10. In this case, intense heat RUSH2 continues until it is a big hit.

(B) When there is a variation pattern 8 in the hold and the entry lottery 4 is won. The entry lottery 4 is a lottery for the production performed by the sub CPU 320a of the production control board 320, and the winning probability is 2 / It is 10. In this case, the process continues until the end condition (condition D) for the intense heat RUSH2 is satisfied.

(C) When there is a variation pattern 7 in the hold and when the entry lottery 4 is won The entry lottery 4 is a lottery for the production performed by the sub CPU 320a of the production control board 320, and the winning probability is 2 / It is 10. In this case, the process continues until the end condition (condition D) for the intense heat RUSH2 is satisfied.

[Condition D]
Condition D is an end condition for intense heat RUSH2. The end is determined when the following (a), (b) or (c) is established.

(A) When there is a special jackpot of special B in the hold Specifically, it is when there is a big jackpot of the fluctuation pattern 9B. In this case, the process ends before starting the change of the corresponding hold, that is, before starting the change of the change pattern 9B.

(B) When there is a special C jackpot in the hold Specifically, it is when there is a big hit of the variation pattern 10. In this case, the process ends before the change of the corresponding hold starts, that is, before the change of the change pattern 10 starts.

(C) When winning the end lottery The end lottery is a lottery for effects performed by the sub CPU 320a of the effect control board 320, and the winning probability is 3/10.

[Condition E]
Condition E is the entry condition to Ascension RUSH. The entry is determined when the following (a), (b), (c) or (d) is established.

(A) When there is a special jackpot of special A within the hold, and when the entry lottery 5 is won. Specifically, there is a variation pattern 9A within the hold. The rush lottery 5 is a lottery for effects performed by the sub CPU 320a of the effect control board 320, and the winning probability is 2/10. In this case, Ascension RUSH continues until the big hit.

(B) When there is a variation pattern 7 in the hold and the entry lottery 6 is won. The entry lottery 6 is a lottery for production performed by the sub CPU 320a of the production control board 320, and the winning probability is 1 / It is 10. In this case, it continues until the termination condition of Ascension RUSH is satisfied.

(C) When rushing into intense heat RUSH1 under condition A (b), and when there is a big hit of special A in the hold Specifically, in the hold variation pattern 7 and the rush lottery 2 This is when the RUSH1 is entered and there is a variation pattern 9A within the hold. In this case, Ascension RUSH continues until the big hit.

(D) When entering the intense heat RUSH2 under the condition C (b) or the condition C (c), and when there is a special A big hit in the hold, specifically, the fluctuation pattern 7 in the hold, 8 and when rushing into the intense heat RUSH2 in the rush lottery 4, there is a variation pattern 9A in the hold. In this case, Ascension RUSH continues until the big hit.

[Condition F]
Condition F is an end condition for Ascension RUSH. The end is determined when the following (a), (b), (c) or (d) is established.

(A) When there is a fluctuation pattern 8 in the hold In this case, the process is finished before the change of the hold is started, that is, before the change of the change pattern 8 is started.

(B) When there is a special jackpot of special B within the hold Specifically, it is when there is a fluctuation pattern 9B within the hold. In this case, the process ends before starting the change of the corresponding hold, that is, before starting the change of the change pattern 9B.

(C) When there is a special C jackpot in the hold Specifically, it is when there is a fluctuation pattern 10 in the hold. In this case, the process is finished before the change of the corresponding hold is started, that is, before the change of the change pattern 10 is started.

(D) When winning the end lottery The end lottery is a lottery for effects performed by the sub CPU 320a of the effect control board 320, and the winning probability is 3/10.

[Preliminary judgment processing]
FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing a prior determination process executed by the CPU 301a of the main control board 300. As described above, the effect control board 320 performs mode transition based on the on-hold variation pattern. In view of this, the main control board 300 performs a pre-determination process to make a pre-determination when entering the first starter 123 and the second starter 124.

  In S1101, it is determined whether or not a big hit. This process is to determine whether or not the jackpot is based on the jackpot random number acquired by the switch process of the first starter 123 and the second starter 124. This determination is based on the jackpot determination table shown in FIGS. 4 (A) and 4 (B). If it is determined that the game is a jackpot (S1101: YES), the jackpot symbol is referred to in S1102, and then the process proceeds to S1104. On the other hand, if it is determined that the game is not a big hit (S1101: NO), that is, if it is a loss, the lost symbol is referred to in S1103, and then the process proceeds to S1104.

Note that the jackpot symbol and the lost symbol are collectively referred to as a “stop symbol”.
In S1104, a variation pattern is provisionally determined. Here, the provisional decision is made because it is a result of prior determination. That is, the true variation pattern is selected in the jackpot determination for the variation.

  In S1105, a hold command is generated. The pending command includes a “variation pattern” that is provisionally determined. Since the variation pattern is different between “losing” and “big hit”, it is possible to determine whether or not the determination result is correct based on the hold command on the side of the effect control board 320.

[Electrical Configuration of Production Control Board 320]
FIG. 12 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration centering on the effect control board 320.
The effect control board 320 determines the contents of the effect based on the command transmitted from the main control board 300 and transmits the effect designation command to the image control board 330 and the lamp control board 340. As described above, the liquid crystal display device 121 and the audio output device 331 are electrically connected to the image control board 330, and the effect drive device 341 and the effect illumination device 342 are electrically connected to the lamp control board 340. It is connected. With this configuration, various effects based on commands from the main control board are possible.

  As described above, the effect control board 320 includes the sub CPU 320a, the sub ROM 320b, and the sub RAM 320c. Here, the information stored in the sub ROM 320b and the sub RAM 320c will be described in detail.

[Advance information storage area 320c1]
FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram schematically showing a prior determination information storage area 320c1 provided in the sub RAM 320c.

  The storage area is provided with first, second, third and fourth storage areas for the first special symbol. The first, second, third and fourth storage areas are also provided for the second special symbol.

  The hold command (S1105) transmitted from the main control board 300 includes a “variation pattern”. Therefore, this variation pattern is stored. In FIG. 13, the variation pattern 6, the variation pattern 6, and the variation pattern 9 </ b> A are stored in the first, second, and third regions, respectively, as the hold related to the second special symbol. Since “losing” or “hit” is known from the variation pattern, information on “losing”, “losing”, and “hit” is stored in correspondence. In the case of a jackpot, the jackpot symbol is also stored. In FIG. 12, the jackpot symbol “special A” corresponding to the variation pattern 9A is stored.

[Direction designation command table 320b1]
FIG. 14 is an explanatory diagram showing an effect designation command table stored in the sub ROM 320b. The effect designation command table is a table for selecting an effect designation command for designating a notification effect for notifying the winner.

  In the present embodiment, the variation pattern transmitted from the main control device 300 and the effect designation command correspond one-to-one. In the effect control board 320, the sub CPU 320a selects an effect designation command corresponding to the variation pattern and sets it in the sub RAM 320c. The set effect designation command is transmitted to the image control board 330 and the lamp control board 340 at the start of variation. Thereby, the contents of the effect described above with reference to FIGS. 7 and 8 are realized.

  A plurality of effect designation commands may be associated with the variation pattern, and the sub CPU 320a of the effect control board 320 may select the effect designation command by lottery. In this way, the contents of the effect can be changed even with the same variation pattern. Further, one production designation command may be associated with a plurality of variation patterns. As an example, since the variation pattern 4 of the first special symbol and the variation pattern 4 of the second special symbol have the same effect content with the same variation time, “effect specification 104” is substituted for the effect specification command “effect specification 204”. It may be selected.

[Mode effect flag 320c2]
FIG. 15 is an explanatory diagram showing details of the mode effect flag 320c2. As shown in FIG. 14, the “normal mode flag”, “normal RUSH flag”, and “severe heat RUSH1” for the four modes described above, that is, normal mode, normal RUSH, intense heat RUSH1, intense heat RUSH2, and ascension RUSH, “Flag”, “Intense heat RUSH2 flag”, and “Ascension RUSH flag” are provided. For example, during intense heat RUSH1, the intense heat RUSH1 flag is “1”, and the other flags are “0”. Thereby, the sub CPU 320a of the effect control board 320 can grasp the current mode.

[Mode effect designation command table 320b2]
FIG. 16 is an explanatory diagram showing a mode effect designation command table 320b2 stored in the sub ROM 320b of the effect control board 320.

  As described above, a plurality of modes are prepared in the probability variation gaming state. Therefore, a mode effect designation command is provided for designating what kind of effect is to be performed at the time of mode transition or mode stay. The mode effect designation command is set in the sub RAM 320c by the sub CPU 320a, and then transmitted to the image control board 330 and the lamp control board 340 based on a schedule called an effect pattern.

  When the intense heat RUSH1 entry designation command is transmitted, the intense heat RUSH1 entry effect is performed. It is conceivable that the intense heat RUSH1 entry effect is such that a character appears as described later. At this time, a display such as “Intense heat RUSH1 rush!” May be performed. The start timing of the intense heat RUSH1 is determined by a hold process as will be described later. In the effect determination process, the intense heat RUSH1 rush designation command is set in the sub RAM 320c at the timing determined in the hold process.

  When the intense heat RUSH1 production designation command is transmitted, the intense heat RUSH1 production is performed. Intense heat RUSH1 production, for example, makes the background image, the design, the BGM, etc. different from each other, thereby recognizing that it is in intense heat RUSH1.

  By sending the intense heat RUSH1 end designation command, the intense heat RUSH1 end effect is performed. It is conceivable that the intense heat RUSH1 end effect is such that the character exits as described later. At this time, a display such as “End of intense heat RUSH1!” May be performed. The end timing of the intense heat RUSH1 is determined by a hold process as will be described later. In the effect determination process, the intense heat RUSH1 end designation command is set in the sub RAM 320c at the timing determined in the hold process.

  When the intense heat RUSH2 entry designation command is transmitted, the intense heat RUSH2 entry effect is performed. It is conceivable that the intense heat RUSH2 entry effect is such that a character appears as described later. At this time, a display such as “Intense heat RUSH2 rush!” May be performed. The start timing of the intense heat RUSH2 is determined by a hold process as will be described later. In the effect determination process, the intense heat RUSH2 entry designation command is set in the sub RAM 320c at the timing determined in the hold process.

  When the intense heat RUSH2 effect designation command is transmitted, the intense heat RUSH2 effect is performed. The intense heat RUSH2 production is to recognize that the intense heat RUSH2 is in progress, for example, by making the background image, the design, and the BGM different.

  By sending the intense heat RUSH2 end designation command, the intense heat RUSH2 end effect is performed. It is conceivable that the intense heat RUSH2 end effect is such that the character exits as described later. At this time, a display such as “End of intense heat RUSH2!” May be performed. The end timing of the intense heat RUSH2 is determined by a hold process as will be described later. In the effect determination process, the intense heat RUSH2 end designation command is set in the sub RAM 320c at the timing determined in the hold process.

  Ascension RUSH entry specification command is transmitted, and ascension RUSH entry effect is performed. Ascension RUSH rush effect may be such that a character appears as described later. At this time, a display such as “Ascension RUSH rush!” May be performed. The start timing of Ascension RUSH is determined by a hold process as will be described later. In the effect determination process, an ascension RUSH entry specification command is set in the sub RAM 320c at the timing determined in the hold process.

  Ascension RUSH effect designation command is transmitted, and ascension RUSH effect is performed. The ascension RUSH effect is to recognize that the ascension RUSH is in progress, for example, by making the background image, the design, and the BGM different.

  The ascension RUSH end designation command is transmitted, and the ascension RUSH end effect is performed. It is conceivable that the ascension RUSH end effect is such that the character exits as described later. At this time, display such as “End of Ascension RUSH!” May be performed. The end timing of Ascension RUSH is determined by a hold process as will be described later. In the effect determination process, an ascension RUSH end designation command is set in the sub RAM 320c at the timing determined in the hold process.

[List of processes on main control board 300]
FIG. 17 is an explanatory diagram showing a list of processes executed on the main control board 300.
The main CPU 301a of the main control board 300 executes main processing when power is supplied. The main process includes a recovery process from power shutdown.

  Thereafter, a timer interrupt process is executed. The main control board 300 repeatedly executes a series of processes illustrated in FIG. 17 at regular time intervals (for example, 4 milliseconds) during normal operation except for special cases such as when the power is turned on and when the power is turned off. . The processing of the main control board 300 is executed by the main CPU 301a based on a program stored in the main ROM 301b.

  First, random number update processing is executed. This process is to update various random values of the jackpot random number, jackpot symbol random number, and normal symbol random number. These random numbers are incremented by “1” every time this process is performed. Each random value is returned to “0” after reaching a preset maximum value.

  Subsequently, switch processing is performed. This process is executed when a detection signal from each switch is input. The switch process includes a starter switch process, a gate switch process, a big prize apparatus switch process, a normal prize apparatus switch process, and the like. The starter switch process includes a first starter switch process related to the first starter 123 and a second starter switch process related to the second starter 124. In this starter switch process, a preliminary determination process (see FIG. 11) is performed.

  Next, special symbol processing is performed. In this process, jackpot determination is performed, a variation pattern is set, a special symbol is variably displayed on the first special symbol display 201 or the second special symbol display 202, and then the stop symbol indicating the result of the special symbol determination is stopped. Display.

  In addition, the stop process is performed, and “1” is subtracted from the number of short-time fluctuations. As a result, the probability variation gaming state is continued up to 100 times after the end of the jackpot.

  Subsequently, normal symbol processing is performed. In this process, the normal symbol determination is executed, and the normal symbol is displayed in a variable manner on the normal symbol display 205, and then the normal symbol indicating the result of the normal symbol determination is stopped and displayed. A process for setting an operation pattern of the opening / closing member 125 is also performed in accordance with the result of the normal symbol determination.

  Next, a special winning device opening control process is performed. In this process, when it is determined that the game is a big win, the big winning device opening / closing solenoid 308 is controlled to open the big winning device 127. An opening pattern setting process for setting the opening pattern of the big winning device 127 and a game state setting process for setting the gaming state are included.

Subsequently, a payout process is executed. This process controls the payout of prize balls according to the winning of game balls.
Next, command transmission processing is executed. In this process, information necessary for determining various commands and contents of effects set (stored) in the main RAM 301c in the previous process step is transmitted to the effect control board 320.

[Special pattern variation pattern setting]
As described above, the variation pattern is set in the special symbol process. This will be described. In the present embodiment, the variation pattern table is selected based on whether the first starter device 123 or the second starter device 124 is involved and whether or not it is in the probability variation gaming state.

  That is, if it is related to the first starter 123 and is in the non-probable variation gaming state, the special 1 normal time variation pattern table T1 (FIG. 7A) is selected. Further, if it relates to the first starter 123 and is in the probability variation gaming state, the special 1 variation variation pattern table T2 (FIG. 7B) is selected. Furthermore, if it is related to the second starting device 124 and is in the non-probability changing gaming state, the special 2 normal time fluctuation pattern table T3 (FIG. 8A) is selected. Further, if it is related to the second starter 124 and is in the probability variation gaming state, the special 2 probability variation time variation pattern table T4 (FIG. 8B) is selected.

  Then, a variation pattern is set from the selected variation pattern table. If the result of the jackpot determination is a loss, the variation pattern is selected at the ratio shown in FIGS. Specifically, in the case of the special 1 normal time fluctuation pattern table, the fluctuation pattern 1 is selected at 24/30, the fluctuation pattern 2 is selected at 3/30, and the fluctuation pattern 4 is selected at 3/30. In the case of the variation pattern table at the time of special 1 variation, the variation pattern 6 is selected at 27/30, the variation pattern 7 is selected at 2/30, and the variation pattern 8 is selected at 1/30. In the case of the special 2 normal time variation pattern table, the variation pattern 1 is selected at 24/30, the variation pattern 2 is selected at 3/30, and the variation pattern 4 is selected at 3/30. In the case of the special 2-variable variation pattern table, the variation pattern 6 is selected at 27/30, the variation pattern 7 is selected at 2/30, and the variation pattern 8 is selected at 1/30.

  When the jackpot determination result is a jackpot, a variation pattern is selected based on the jackpot symbol as shown in FIGS. Specifically, in the special 1 normal time variation pattern table, if the specific symbol A, the variation pattern 5A is selected, if the specific symbol B, the variation pattern 5B is selected, and if the specific symbol C, the variation pattern 3 is selected. Selected. In the special variation pattern table, the variation pattern 9A is selected for the specific symbol A, the variation pattern 9B is selected for the specific symbol B, and the variation pattern 10 is selected for the specific symbol C. Further, in the special 2 normal time variation pattern table, the variation pattern 5A is selected for the specific symbol A, the variation pattern 5B is selected for the specific symbol B, and the variation pattern 3 is selected for the specific symbol C. . In the special two-variable variation pattern table, the variation pattern 9A is selected for the specific symbol A, the variation pattern 9B is selected for the specific symbol B, and the variation pattern 10 is selected for the specific symbol C.

These variation patterns are transmitted to the effect control board 320 at the start of variation.
[Normal pattern processing]
In the normal symbol processing, when there is a number of holdings for the normal symbol determination, the normal symbol is variably displayed. At this time, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is set to 12 seconds in the non-short game state, and is set to 3 seconds in the short time game state.

  Then, normal symbol determination is performed. When it is in the non-time saving gaming state, it is determined as “winning” at 1/65536, and when it is in the time saving gaming state, it is determined as “winning” at 65535/65536. At this time, an auxiliary game flag indicating that an auxiliary game is in progress is set to “ON”.

  As described above, the auxiliary game flag is set to “ON” when “winning” is determined in the normal symbol determination. Therefore, it is determined whether or not the auxiliary game flag is “ON”. When the auxiliary game flag is “ON”, the opening and closing member 125 is opened and closed. When in the non-short-time gaming state, an operation pattern is set to perform 0.1 second release twice, and when in the short-time gaming state, an operation pattern is set to perform 0.5 second release five times. Then, the opening / closing member 125 is operated with the set operation pattern. After the operation is completed, the auxiliary game flag is set to “OFF”.

[List of processes on production control board 320]
FIG. 18 is an explanatory diagram showing a list of processes executed on the effect control board 320.
When the power is supplied, the sub CPU 320a of the effect control board 320 executes the effect main process. The effect main process includes a recovery process from power-off.

  Thereafter, the effect timer interruption process is executed. The production timer interrupt process is performed by a reset clock pulse generation circuit (not shown) provided in the production control board 320 in a normal operation except for a special case such as when the production control board 320 is turned on or off. It is repeatedly executed every predetermined period (for example, 2 ms). Moreover, the process performed by the production | presentation control board 320 is performed based on the program memorize | stored in sub ROM320b.

  In the production timer interruption process, first, the production random number is updated. This process is to update various random numbers used for production. Specifically, “1” is added to various random numbers for updating, and when reaching a predetermined value, the random number is reset to “0”. In the present embodiment, the “rush random number” used for the mode production rush lottery, the “end random number” used for the mode production ending lottery, and the like are included.

Subsequently, command reception processing is executed. The command reception process includes a hold process, an effect determination process, an ordinary drawing effect process, a jackpot process, and the like.
The hold process and the effect determination process will be described later. The ordinary drawing effect process is to perform an effect on the liquid crystal display device 121 or the like according to the determination result in the normal symbol determination. For example, “◯” and “×” are alternately displayed during fluctuation of the normal symbol, and “◯” is displayed if it is a win according to the determination result, and “×” is displayed if it is lost.

In the jackpot processing, an effect based on an opening command, a round start command, an ending command, and the like is performed.
In the next effect button process, an input via the effect button 105 and the effect key 106 is detected by the effect button detection switch 321 and the effect key detection switch 322, and an effect corresponding to that is performed.

In the command transmission process, the command set in the previous process is transmitted to the image control board 330 and the lamp control board 340.
[Hold processing]
FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing the hold process. This process is executed by the sub CPU 320a of the effect control board 320 when a hold command is transmitted from the main control board 300.

  In S1901, the variation pattern is stored. In this process, the variation pattern referred to by the preliminary determination is stored in the preliminary determination information storage area 320c1. Specifically, the first to fourth areas of the first special symbol and the first to fourth areas of the second special symbol are prepared in the sub-RAM 320c (see FIG. 13).

  In S1902, a variation pattern is acquired. This process is to acquire a variation pattern stored in the pre-determination information storage area 320c1 of the sub RAM 320c for the mode effect.

In S1903, it is determined whether or not intense heat RUSH is being performed. This process is to determine whether or not the intense heat RUSH1 or the intense heat RUSH2. It has already been described that the mode effects in this embodiment include “Intense heat RUSH1”, “Intense heat RUSH2”, and “Ascension RUSH”. When each mode effect is started, a corresponding flag is set. Therefore, it is determined here whether the flag of intense heat RUSH1 or intense heat RUSH2 is set. If it is determined that intense heat RUSH is being performed (S1903: YES), the process proceeds to S1908. On the other hand, when it is determined that it is not under intense heat RUSH (S1903:
NO), the process proceeds to S1904.

  In S1904, it is determined whether condition A is satisfied. Condition A is as shown in FIG. If it is determined that the condition A is satisfied (S1904: YES), the start of the intense heat RUSH1 is determined in S1905, and then the process proceeds to S2001 in FIG. In S1905, the start of the intense heat RUSH1 is determined and the rush condition is stored. Also, the start timing is determined. On the other hand, if it is determined that the condition A is not satisfied (S1904: NO), the process proceeds to S1906.

  In S1906, it is determined whether condition C is satisfied. Condition C is as shown in FIG. If it is determined that the condition C is satisfied (S1906: YES), the start of the intense heat RUSH2 is determined in S1907, and then the process proceeds to S2001 in FIG. In S1907, the start of the intense heat RUSH2 is determined and the rush condition is stored. Also, the start timing is determined. On the other hand, when it is determined that the condition C is not satisfied (S1906: NO), the process proceeds to S2001 in FIG.

  In S1908, it is determined whether the ascension RUSH is in progress. Here, it is determined whether the ascension RUSH flag is set. When it is determined that the ascension RUSH is being performed (S1908: YES), the process proceeds to S2001 in FIG. On the other hand, when it is determined that the ascension RUSH is not being performed (S1908: NO), the process proceeds to S1909.

  In S1909, it is determined whether condition E is satisfied. Condition E is as shown in FIG. If it is determined that the condition E is satisfied (S1909: YES), the start of ascension RUSH is determined in S1910, and then the process proceeds to S2001 in FIG. In S1907, the start of ascension RUSH2 is determined and the start timing is determined. On the other hand, when it is determined that the condition E is not satisfied (S1909: NO), the process proceeds to S2001 in FIG.

  In S2001 of FIG. 20, it is determined whether or not intense heat RUSH is being performed. This process is the same as S1903 in FIG. Here, when it is determined that intense heat RUSH is being performed (S2001: YES), the process proceeds to S2002. On the other hand, when it is determined that the intense heat RUSH is not being performed (S2001: NO), the process proceeds to S2006.

  In S2002, it is determined whether condition B is satisfied. Condition B is as shown in FIG. When it is determined that the condition B is satisfied (S2002: YES), the end of the intense heat RUSH1 is determined in S2003, and then the hold process is ended. In S2003, the end of the intense heat RUSH1 is determined and the end timing is determined. On the other hand, when it is determined that the condition B is not satisfied (S2002: NO), the process proceeds to S2004.

  In S2004, it is determined whether condition D is satisfied. Condition D is as shown in FIG. If it is determined that the condition D is satisfied (S2004: YES), the end of the intense heat RUSH2 is determined in S2005, and then the holding process is ended. In S2005, the end of the intense heat RUSH2 is determined and the end timing is determined. On the other hand, when it is determined that the condition D is not satisfied (S2004: NO), the process proceeds to S2006.

  In S2006, it is determined whether or not the ascension RUSH is being performed. This process is the same as S1908 in FIG. If it is determined that the ascension RUSH is being performed (S2006: YES), the process proceeds to S2007. On the other hand, when it is determined that the ascension RUSH is not being performed (S2006: NO), the subsequent process is not executed and the hold process is terminated.

  In S2007, it is determined whether condition F is satisfied. Condition F is as shown in FIG. If it is determined that the condition F is satisfied (S2007: YES), the end of the ascension RUSH is determined in S2008, and then the hold process is ended. In S2007, the end of ascension RUSH is determined and the end timing is determined. On the other hand, when it is determined that the condition F is not satisfied (S2007: NO), the process of S2008 is not executed and the hold process is terminated.

[Direction determination processing]
FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing details of the effect determination process executed by the sub CPU 320a of the effect control board 320.

  In S2101, it is determined whether or not intense heat RUSH1 is in progress. This process determines whether or not the intense heat RUSH1 flag corresponding to the intense heat RUSH1 is set. If it is determined that the intense heat RUSH1 is not being used (S2101: NO), the process proceeds to S2102. On the other hand, if it is determined that intense heat RUSH1 is in progress (S2101: YES), the process proceeds to S2104.

  In S2102, it is determined whether or not to start intense heat RUSH1. In this process, it is determined whether or not the start of the intense heat RUSH1 is determined and the start timing is reached. If it is determined that the intense heat RUSH1 is to be started (S2102: YES), the intense heat RUSH1 rush designation command is set in S2103, and then the process proceeds to S2107. In S2103, the intense heat RUSH1 flag is also set. On the other hand, when it is determined not to start the intense heat RUSH1 (S2102: NO), the process of S2103 is not executed, and the process proceeds to S2107.

  In S2104, it is determined whether or not to end intense heat RUSH1. This process is to determine whether or not the end of the intense heat RUSH1 has been determined and is the end timing. If it is determined that the intense heat RUSH1 is to be ended (S2104: YES), an intense heat RUSH1 end designation command is set in S2105, and then the process proceeds to S2107. In S2107, the intense heat RUSH1 flag is also reset. On the other hand, when it is determined not to end the intense heat RUSH1 (S2104: NO), the intense heat RUSH1 effect designation command is set in S2106, and the process proceeds to S2107.

  When the intense heat RUSH1 entry designation command is set, the intense heat RUSU1 is started from the fluctuation. When the intense heat RUSH1 end designation command is set, the intense heat RUSH1 ends with the change. By setting the intense heat RUSH1 production designation command, the production of intense heat RUSH1 is performed. The effect of intense heat RUSH1 is an effect that spans multiple variations, and is an effect that recognizes that the period is different from other mode effects.

  In S2107, it is determined whether or not intense heat RUSH2 is being performed. This process determines whether or not the intense heat RUSH2 flag is set. Here, when it is determined that it is not in the intense heat RUSH2 (S2107: NO), the process proceeds to S2108. On the other hand, when it is determined that it is during intense heat RUSH2 (S2107: YES), the process proceeds to S2110.

  In S2108, it is determined whether or not to start intense heat RUSH2. In this process, it is determined whether or not the start of the intense heat RUSH2 is determined and the start timing is reached. If it is determined that the intense heat RUSH2 is to be started (S2108: YES), the intense heat RUSH2 entry designation command is set in S2109, and then the process proceeds to S2113. In S2109, the intense heat RUSH2 flag is also set. On the other hand, when it is determined not to start the intense heat RUSH2 (S2108: NO), the process of S2109 is not executed, and the process proceeds to S2113.

  In S2110, it is determined whether or not to end intense heat RUSH2. In this process, it is determined whether or not the end of the intense heat RUSH2 is determined and the end timing is reached. If it is determined that the intense heat RUSH2 is to be ended (S2110: YES), an intense heat RUSH2 end designation command is set in S2111, and the process proceeds to S2113. In S2111, the intense heat RUSH2 flag is also reset. On the other hand, when it is determined not to end the intense heat RUSH2 (S2110: NO), the intense heat RUSH2 effect designation command is set in S2112, and then the process proceeds to S2113.

  By setting the intense heat RUSH2 entry designation command, the intense heat RUSU2 is started from the fluctuation. When the intense heat RUSH2 end designation command is set, the intense heat RUSH2 ends with the change. By setting the intense heat RUSH2 production designation command, the production of intense heat RUSH2 is performed. The effect of intense heat RUSH2 is an effect that spans multiple variations, and is an effect that recognizes that the period is different from other mode effects.

  In S2113, it is determined whether the ascension RUSH is in progress. This process determines whether or not the ascension RUSH flag is set. If it is determined that the ascension RUSH is not being performed (S2113: NO), the process proceeds to S2114. On the other hand, when it is determined that the ascension RUSH is being performed (S2113: YES), the process proceeds to S2116.

  In S2114, it is determined whether to start ascension RUSH. This process determines whether or not the start of Ascension RUSH has been determined and has reached its start timing. If it is determined that the ascension RUSH is to be started (S2114: YES), the ascension RUSH entry specification command is set in S2115, and then the process proceeds to S2119. In S2115, the ascension RUSH flag is also set. On the other hand, if it is determined not to start the ascension RUSH (S2114: NO), the process of S2115 is not executed, and the process proceeds to S2119.

  In S2116, it is determined whether or not to end the ascension RUSH. This process determines whether or not the ascension RUSH end is determined and the end timing is reached. If it is determined that the ascension RUSH is to be ended (S2116: YES), an ascension RUSH end designation command is set in S2117, and then the process proceeds to S2119. In S2117, the ascension RUSH flag is also reset. On the other hand, if it is determined not to end the ascension RUSH (S2116: NO), the ascension RUSH effect designation command is set in S2118, and then the process proceeds to S2119.

  Ascension RUSH entry command is set, and ascension RUSH is started from the change. Ascension RUSH end designation command is set, and ascension RUSH ends with the change. Ascension RUSH effect designation command is set, and ascension RUSH effect is performed. The effect of Ascension RUSH is an effect that spans multiple variations, and is an effect that recognizes that the period is different from other mode effects.

  In S2119, an effect designation command based on the variation pattern is set. As described above, it is assumed that a command for designating a mode effect is transmitted in addition to the effect designation command based on the effect pattern.

[Specific examples of mode production]
FIG. 22 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the mode effect. 22A is an explanatory diagram showing normal RUSH, FIG. 22B is an explanatory diagram showing intense heat RUSH1, FIG. 22C is an explanatory diagram showing intense heat RUSH2, and FIG. (D) is explanatory drawing which shows Ascension RUSH.

  FIG. 22A shows an example of a screen display during normal RUSH. Here, one ally character (Diaman in the figure) appears. The appearance of Diaman suggests that it is usually RUSH. The normal RUSH continues until the entry conditions A, C, E are satisfied during the normal RUSH. Usually, RUSH suggests that it is a probability variation gaming state.

  FIG. 22B shows a screen display example during the intense heat RUSH1. Here, two friendly characters (diaman and circle man in the figure) appear. During the normal RUSH where the diamond man appears, the circle man appears in the rush production (S2103), which suggests the transition to the intense heat RUSH1. Until the rush condition E or the termination condition B is satisfied, the intense heat RUSH1 continues. In this case, the intense heat RUSH1 effect designation command is set (S2106). The intense heat RUSH1 is in a probable game state, and when it reaches reach, the jackpot is confirmed.

  FIG. 22C shows a screen display example during intense heat RUSH2. Here, two friendly characters (Diaman and Starman in the figure) appear. During the normal RUSH in which the diamond man appears, the starman appears in the rush production (S2109), which suggests the transition to the intense heat RUSH2. Until the rush condition E or the end condition D is satisfied, the intense heat RUSH2 continues. In this case, the intense heat RUSH2 effect designation command is set (S2112). The intense heat RUSH2 is in a probabilistic gaming state, and when it is a jackpot, the 16R jackpot is confirmed.

  FIG. 22D shows a screen display example during ascension RUSH. Here, three friendly characters (Diaman, Circleman, and Starman in the figure) appear. During normal RUSH where Diaman appears, Circle Man and Starman appear in the rush production (S2115), which suggests the transition to Ascension RUSH. In addition, during the intense heat RUSH1 in which Diaman and Circle Man appear, the appearance of Starman in the rush production suggests the transition to Ascension RUSH. Furthermore, during the intense heat RUSH2 in which Diaman and Starman appear, the circle man appears in the rush production, suggesting the transition to Ascension RUSH. Ascension RUSH continues until the end condition F is satisfied. In this case, the ascension RUSH effect designation command is set (S2118). Ascension RUSH suggests that the game is a probable game, and when it reaches reach, 16R jackpot is confirmed.

  On the other hand, during the intense heat RUSH1, when the circle man exits at the end effect (S2105), a normal RUSH is suggested. In addition, during the intense heat RUSH2, the Starman leaves at the end effect (S2111), suggesting a transition to the normal RUSH. Furthermore, during the ascension RUSH, the circle man and the star man leave at the end effect (2117), which suggests a transition to the normal RUSH.

  In addition, it was assumed that during the ascension RUSH, the circle man and starman exited to indicate the transition to the normal RUSH, but the starman exited during the ascension RUSH to indicate the transition to the intense heat RUSH1. You may do it. Further, the circle man may leave during the ascension RUSH to suggest the transition to the intense heat RUSH2. That is, the mode transition of ascension RUSH → severe heat RUSH1 or ascension RUSH → severe heat RUSH2 may be performed. The former is considered to be a case where the condition F (b) is satisfied. The latter is considered to be a case where the condition F (a) is satisfied.

[Notification production in probable gaming state]
The notification effect in the probability variation gaming state is based on the variation patterns 6 to 10 shown in FIGS. 7B and 8B. This is an effect that is executed in any one of the mode effects of normal RUSH, intense heat RUSH1, intense heat RUSH2, and ascension RUSH described above.

  When an effect designation command based on the variation pattern 6 is set (S2119), a loss variation with a variation time of 2 seconds results. In this case, all of the so-called decorative designs are different “bara losers”.

  By setting an effect designation command based on the variation patterns 7 to 10 (S2119), reach reach effect is performed. As shown in FIG. 23 (A), the reach-reaching effect is an effect in which whether or not to reach is reached. As an example, after “4” stops in the left symbol, whether the right symbol becomes “3” or “4” is spoken. When the production designation command based on the variation pattern 7 is set, “3” stops in the right pattern and the reach is unsuccessful. At this time, the symbol suitable for the middle symbol stops and loses. On the other hand, when the production designation command based on any of the variation patterns 8 to 10 is set, “4” is stopped in the right pattern and the reach is successful. At this time, as shown in FIG. 23B, the decorative symbol is reduced and displayed in the lower left, and the battle effect between the teammate character and the enemy character develops. FIG. 23B shows the appearance of Diaman.

  When an effect designation command based on the variation patterns 9A and 9B is set (S2119), an effect that the teammate character wins is executed in the battle effect after the successful reach of the reach. This is as shown in FIG. At this time, when an effect designation command based on the variation pattern 9A is set, the lower left decorative design stops in the form of “7, 7, 7”. On the other hand, when an effect designation command based on the variation pattern 9B is set, the decorative symbol on the lower left stops in a mode other than “7, 7, 7” (for example, “4, 4, 4”, etc.).

  By setting an effect designation command based on the variation pattern 8 (S2119), an effect in which the teammate character loses is executed in the battle effect after the successful reach of the reach. This is as shown in FIG. At this time, the decorative symbol at the lower left stops in a mode (for example, “4, 5, 4”, etc.) in which the middle symbols are not aligned.

  When an effect designation command based on the variation pattern 10 is set (S2119), an effect in which the teammate character and the enemy character are drawn in the battle effect after the successful reach of the reach is executed. This is as shown in FIG. At this time, the decorative symbol at the lower left is stopped in a mode (for example, “4, S, 4”, etc.) in which the special symbol stops at the middle symbol.

[Effects of the gaming machine 1]
(1) Conventionally, there is a game in which a game is controlled in a probability-changing game state advantageous to the player up to a predetermined number of rotations (for example, 100 rotations) after the jackpot game is over. At this time, in the probability variation gaming state, there is a mode effect that spans multiple variations, and the player has a sense of expectation that something may happen.

However, there is a Gase mode production that makes the design and background different so as not to get bored with the game, and it cannot be said that the mode production is sufficient for improving the fun of the game.
In this regard, in this embodiment, when the sub CPU 320a of the production control board 320 receives the hold command, the hold process is executed. In the hold process, the rush lottery is performed when the variation pattern 7 and the variation patterns 9A and 9B are used. Then, the start of intense heat RUSH1 is determined (condition A). In the case of the fluctuation patterns 8 and 10, the end of the intense heat RUSH1 is determined (condition B). As a result, during the intense heat RUSH1, when it reaches reach (when reach reach succeeds), it is always a big hit.

  Further, in the hold process, the start of the intense heat RUSU2 is determined through the rush lottery when the variation pattern is 7, 8, 9A (condition C). Further, the end of the intense heat RUSH2 is determined in the case of the fluctuation patterns 9 and 10. As a result, during the intense heat RUSH2, if you win a big hit (successfully reach and win the battle), you will always get a 16R big hit.

  That is, determination means for determining whether or not to execute a special game advantageous to the player when the start condition is satisfied, and a special game for executing the special game when it is determined in the determination that the special game is to be executed An execution means, a game control means capable of controlling a game in a specific game state advantageous to the player after execution of the special game, and a predetermined effect means when the game is controlled in the specific game state. An effect execution means for executing an effect, wherein the effect execution means is a mode effect execution means for executing a notification effect informing the result of the determination in any effect mode of a plurality of effect modes, When the notification effect is executed in at least the first effect mode or the second effect mode among the plurality of effect modes, it indicates that the possibility that the special game is executed is high. Special effect execution means capable of executing the special effect, and when it is determined that the special game is not executed in the determination, the notification effect is displayed in the second effect mode. When the notification effect is being executed in the first effect mode, the special effect is executed with a higher probability than when being executed. After it is notified that the special game is determined to be executed in the notification effect, the first special game or the second special game having a higher profit level than the first special game can be executed, The notification effect in the third effect mode of the plurality of effect modes is more than the case where it is notified that the special game is determined to be executed in the notification effect in the first effect mode. Person when the can is determined to perform the special game are informed by There are adapted to execute the second special play with high probability.

  Thus, when the player reaches a reach with intense heat RUSH1, the player can have a sense of security that the jackpot is confirmed, and the player can have a sense of expectation to become a reach with intense heat RUSH1. In addition, when the hot heat RUSH2 is a big hit, the player can be given a sense of security that the 16R jackpot is confirmed, and the hot heat RUSH2 can have a sense of expectation that it will be a big hit. As a result, the interest of the game can be improved.

  (2) Further, in the present embodiment, in the hold process, the start of ascension RUSH is determined through the rush lottery when the variation patterns are 7 and 9A (condition E). Further, the end of ascension RUSH is determined for the variation patterns 8, 9B, 10 (condition F). As a result, during the ascension RUSH, when reaching reach (when reaching the reach is successful), it will always be a 16R jackpot.

  That is, when it is determined that the special game is not executed in the determination, the special effect executing means is more than when the notification effect is executed in the fourth effect mode among the plurality of effect modes. When the notification effect is being executed in the first effect mode, the special effect is executed with a high probability, and the special game execution means is configured to execute the first effect mode or the first effect mode. It is determined that the special game is executed in the notification effect in the fourth effect mode, rather than the case where it is determined that the special game is determined to be executed in the notification effect in the second effect mode. When the is notified, the second special game is executed with a high probability.

  Thereby, when reaching the ascension RUSH, the player can be given a sense of security that the 16R jackpot is confirmed, and during the ascension RUSH, the player can be expected to reach. As a result, the interest of the game can be improved.

[Other Embodiments]
(A) In the above-described embodiment, the structure is such that the intense heat RUSH1 can enter when there is the fluctuation pattern 9A or 9B within the hold, and the intense heat RUSH1 ends when there is the fluctuation pattern 8. As a result, when reaching reach during intense heat RUSH1, it was always a big hit.

  On the other hand, by changing the condition A and the condition B, it may be configured to have a big hit with high probability when reaching during the intense heat RUSH1. For example, the intense heat RUSH1 is continued when the fluctuation pattern 8 is in the hold, or the intense heat RUSH1 is entered when the fluctuation pattern 8 is in the hold. The rush probability at this time is set lower than the probability that the fluctuation pattern 8 is selected in the case of a loss in normal RUSH.

  (B) In the above-described embodiment, the configuration is such that the intense heat RUSH2 can be entered when there is the fluctuation pattern 9A within the hold, and the intense heat RUSH2 is terminated when there are the fluctuation patterns 9B and 10. As a result, when a big hit was made during the intense heat RUSH2, it was always a 16R big hit.

  On the other hand, by changing the condition C and the condition D, it may be configured such that when a big hit is made during the intense heat RUSH2, a 16R big hit is obtained with a high probability. For example, a configuration in which the intense heat RUSH2 is continued even when the fluctuation patterns 9B and 10 are present, or a structure in which the intense heat RUSH2 is entered when the fluctuation patterns 9B and 10 are present is employed. The rush probability at this time is set lower than the rush probability when the variation pattern 9A is present.

  (C) Although the specific example of the battle effect based on the variation patterns 8, 9A, 9B, and 10 is shown in FIG. 24 in the above embodiment, a plurality of types of battle effects are prepared as the battle effect based on the same variation pattern 8-10. May be. That is, a plurality of effect designation commands corresponding to the variation patterns 8, 9A, 9B, and 10 may be prepared in the effect designation command table 320b1 shown in FIG. For example, if it is during intense heat RUSH1, Diaman and Circle Man will fight against enemy characters, if during intense heat RUSH2, Diaman and Starman will fight against enemy characters, and if during Ascension RUSH Diaman, Circleman, and Starman fight against enemy characters.

(D) In the above embodiment, a battle effect is given as an example of a special effect that suggests that there is a high possibility that a special game will be executed. However, the present invention is not limited to a battle effect.
For example, a special production may be a production such as success, failure, or continued special training.

1 ... gaming machine (game machine)
121 ... Liquid crystal display device (production means)
300 ... main control board 301 ... one-chip microcomputer 301a ... main CPU (determination means, special game execution means, game control means)
301b ... Main ROM
301c ... Main RAM
320 ... production control board 320a ... sub CPU (production control means, mode production execution means, special production execution means)
320b ... Sub ROM
320c ... Sub-RAM

Claims (3)

A determination means for determining whether or not to execute a special game advantageous to the player due to establishment of the start condition;
If it is determined in the determination that the special game is to be executed, special game execution means for executing the special game;
A game control means capable of controlling the game in a specific game state advantageous to the player after the execution of the special game;
When the game is controlled in the specific game state, the execution execution means for executing the effect in the predetermined effect means,
The production execution means
Mode effect execution means for executing a notification effect for notifying the result of the determination in any effect mode of the plurality of effect modes;
When the notification effect is being executed in at least the first effect mode or the second effect mode among the plurality of effect modes, a special effect is suggested that suggests that the special game is likely to be executed. Possible special performance execution means,
The special performance execution means
When it is determined not to execute the special game in the determination, when the notification effect is being executed in the first effect mode, rather than when the notification effect is being executed in the second effect mode. Is more likely to execute the special performance,
The special game execution means includes
After being notified that the special game is determined to be executed in the notification effect, the first special game or the second special game having a higher profit level than the first special game can be executed.
In the third effect mode of the plurality of effect modes, compared to the case where it is determined that the special game is determined to be executed in the notification effect in the first effect mode and the second effect mode. The gaming machine is characterized in that the second special game is executed with high probability when it is notified that the special game is determined to be executed in the notification effect. The special performance execution means
When the notification effect is being executed in the third effect mode, the special effect can be executed,
When it is determined in the determination that the special game is not to be executed, the notification effect is being executed in the third effect mode, rather than when the notification effect is being executed in the second effect mode. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the special performance is executed with high probability. The special performance execution means
When the notification effect is being executed in the fourth effect mode among the plurality of effect modes, the special effect can be executed,
If it is determined not to execute the special game in the determining, wherein than when notification effect is performed in the fourth effect mode, when the notification effect in the first effect mode is performed Is more likely to execute the special game,
The special game execution means includes
The notification effect in the fourth effect mode is more than the case where it is determined that the special game is determined to be executed in the notification effect in the first effect mode and the second effect mode. person when it is found to be executed a particular game is informed that, according to claim 1 or claim 2, characterized in that is adapted to execute the second special play with high probability Gaming machine.