JP6243715B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine) that has a game area in which a game ball (game medium) moves and launches a game ball in accordance with a player's operation is known. This type of gaming machine has a start prize opening as a detection area for detecting a game ball in the game area, acquires a random number value when the entry of the game ball into the start prize opening is detected, and stores it in a storage means Then, a special lottery is performed in which a random value is read from the storage means to determine whether or not the jackpot is true when a predetermined condition is satisfied. Then, the display means starts the display of the variation of the symbol, and when the result of the special lottery is a big hit, the symbol is stopped and displayed in a specific manner, and the gaming state is shifted to the special gaming state. In the special game state, a special game is executed a plurality of times, and in each special game, the grand prize opening provided in the game area is moved to the open state, and each time the game ball enters the big prize opening, Pay out.

  For this type of gaming machine, when the result of the special lottery is a big hit, the number of executions of the special game in the special game state is determined before the special game is executed. There is one in which a player is notified that a special game is continued after the special game is executed while the player cannot discriminate (see Patent Document 1).

JP 2000-317091 A

  However, in conventional gaming machines, the notification content regarding the continuation of special games is the presence of continuation and the number of special games. There was a problem that has been.

  This invention is made | formed in view of the said situation, The objective is to provide the gaming machine which can diversify the alerting | reporting aspect regarding continuation of a special game.

  (1) The present invention is a gaming machine that includes a game area in which a game medium moves, and that fires the game medium into the game area in response to a player's operation, and detects the game medium that moves in the game area A first detection means; a second detection means for detecting a game medium moving in the game area; a special lottery means for performing a special lottery based on detection of the game medium by the first detection means; and the special lottery. Based on the result, special game execution means for executing the special game, payout control means for causing the payout apparatus to pay out the game medium based on detection of the game medium by the second detection means, The special game execution means determines the execution mode of the special game to be one of a plurality of different execution modes based on the result of the special lottery, and the determined special game. of Depending on the manner of the game, the first state allowing the movement of the game medium so that the second detection means can detect the game medium and the game so that the second detection means cannot detect the game medium. The accessory is operated between the second state that restricts the movement of the medium, and when the effect control means operates the accessory in the first state, the accessory is maintained in the first state. The present invention relates to a gaming machine characterized in that an effect for notifying a player of a given period as a period is executed by the effect device.

  In the present invention, when operating the accessory in the first state, various notification modes regarding the continuation of the special game can be obtained by notifying the player of a given period as a period during which the accessory is maintained in the first state. Can be

  (2) In the gaming machine according to the present invention, the special game execution means moves the bonus item into the first game after a predetermined period of time has elapsed after operating the bonus item in the first state in the special game. Each time the effect control means operates in two states, the effect control means notifies the player of the specific period as a period during which the accessory is maintained in the first state. May be executed by the effect device.

  In this way, it is possible to reduce the divergence between the period in which the player is notified as the period during which the accessory is maintained in the first state and the period during which the accessory is actually maintained in the first state.

  (3) In the gaming machine of the present invention, when the special control game is executed, the effect control means notifies the player of a period of time during which the bonus is maintained in the first state from a plurality of periods. In the case of determining and operating the accessory in the first state, the effect device may be caused to execute an effect that informs the player of the determined period.

  In this way, it is possible to notify the player of a different period as the period during which the accessory is maintained in the first state.

  (4) In the gaming machine of the present invention, the special game executing means operates the accessory in the second state when the second detection means detects a predetermined number of game media in the special game, The effect control means determines a period for notifying the player as a period during which the accessory is maintained in the first state according to the number of game media detected by the second detection means in the special game, When the accessory is operated in the first state, the effect device may be caused to execute an effect that informs the player of the determined period.

  If it does in this way, according to the number of game media which the 2nd detection means detected in special games, the period notified to a player can be changed as a period when an accessory is maintained in the 1st state.

It is a perspective view which shows the external appearance structure of the game machine of embodiment of this invention. It is a front view which shows the external appearance structure of the game board of the game machine of embodiment of this invention. It is a front view which shows the external appearance structure of the state display part of the game machine of embodiment of this invention. It is a figure explaining the functional block of the gaming machine of the embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure explaining the structure of the lottery table in the gaming machine of the embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure explaining the structure of the lottery table in the gaming machine of the embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure explaining the structure of the lottery table in the gaming machine of the embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure explaining the structure of the lottery table in the gaming machine of the embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure explaining the structure of the lottery table in the gaming machine of the embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure explaining the structure of the lottery table in the gaming machine of the embodiment of the present invention. It is a state transition diagram of the gaming state in the gaming machine of the embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure explaining the image displayed in the gaming machine of the embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure explaining the image displayed in the gaming machine of the embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure explaining the image displayed in the gaming machine of the embodiment of the present invention. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the flow of a process of the game machine of embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the flow of a process of the game machine of embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the flow of a process of the game machine of embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the flow of a process of the game machine of embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the flow of a process of the game machine of embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the flow of a process of the game machine of embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the flow of a process of the game machine of embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the flow of a process of the game machine of embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the flow of a process of the game machine of embodiment of this invention. It is a figure explaining the image displayed in the gaming machine of the embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure explaining the image displayed in the gaming machine of the embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure explaining the image displayed in the gaming machine of the embodiment of the present invention. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the flow of a process of the game machine of embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the flow of a process of the game machine of embodiment of this invention. It is a figure explaining the image displayed in the gaming machine of the embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure explaining the image displayed in the gaming machine of the embodiment of the present invention. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the flow of a process of the game machine of embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the flow of a process of the game machine of embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the flow of a process of the game machine of embodiment of this invention.

  Hereinafter, this embodiment will be described. In addition, this embodiment demonstrated below does not unduly limit the content of this invention described in the claim. In addition, all the configurations described in the present embodiment are not necessarily essential configuration requirements of the present invention.

1. Configuration of Gaming Machine FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an external configuration of a gaming machine according to the present embodiment. The gaming machine according to the present embodiment plays a game using game balls (game media) lent out from the game hall, and is provided inside the gaming machine with an outer frame 2 that forms the outer surface of the gaming machine. A game board 6 that forms a game area 4 in which a game ball moves, a glass unit 8 that makes the game board 6 visible and non-contactable by the player, and a front frame 10 to which the glass unit 8 is attached. ing.

  The portion of the front frame 10 that surrounds the glass unit 8 is made of a translucent material that transmits light, and the portion that is made of the translucent material has a production light for exciting the game. And a plurality of front frame lamps 12 are provided. Speakers 14 are provided on the left and right of the upper part of the front frame 10 and on the left and right parts of the lower part to output a production sound for exciting the game.

  In addition, an upper plate 16 for storing game balls is provided at the lower center of the front frame 10, and a game ball is paid out to the player from the gaming machine on the left side of the inner side surface of the upper plate 16. The outlet 18 is provided. Further, a grip unit 20 is provided on the lower right side of the front frame 10, and when the player performs an operation of rotating the grip unit 20 clockwise toward the gaming machine, the grip unit 20 is not shown provided inside the gaming machine. The launching device is activated so that a game ball is launched into the game area 4. Note that the launching device of this embodiment can launch 99 gaming balls per minute (1.65 per second).

  A supply port 22 for supplying game balls from the upper plate 16 to the launching device is provided on the right side of the inner side surface of the upper plate 16. Below the upper plate 16, a lower plate 24 is provided for storing excess game balls when the game balls cannot be stored in the upper plate 16.

  Further, an effect button 26 (effect operation means) is provided on the front side of the edge of the upper plate 16, and when the player operates the effect button 26, the effect performed on the gaming machine changes.

  FIG. 2 is a front view showing an external configuration of the game board 6 shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 6 is provided with an outer rail 28 in a circular shape, and a region surrounded by the outer rail 28 is a game region 4 in which a game ball moves. In addition, an inner rail 30 is provided in an arc shape along the outer rail 28 at the left end of the game area 4, and the outer rail 28 and the inner rail 30 are fired (not shown) provided below the game board 6. The game ball launched from the device is guided to the game area 4.

  In the center of the game board 6, there is an effect unit 36 including a liquid crystal display 32 (effect display part) for displaying an effect image for exciting the game and a display frame 34 formed so as to surround the liquid crystal display 32. Is provided. This display frame 34 has a portion made of a semi-transparent material that transmits light, and inside the portion made of the semi-transparent material, effects light for exciting the game is output. A plurality of display frame lamps 38 are provided.

  In this embodiment, the game ball cannot pass through the front side of the liquid crystal display 32, and the game ball launched from the launching device passes through the game area 4 on the left side or the game area 4 on the right side of the liquid crystal display 32. It comes to fall. A large number of game nails (not shown) are struck in the game area 4 so as to intersect the surface of the game board 6 so that the moving direction of the game balls moving in the game area 4 changes randomly. .

  In addition, an opening 40 through which a game ball falling through the game area 4 on the left side of the liquid crystal display 32 can pass is formed on the left side of the display frame 34, and the game ball that has passed through the opening 40 is provided in the display frame 34. It passes through the passage 42 and falls on a stage 44 provided below the liquid crystal display 32. The upper surface of the stage 44 is a smooth curved surface, and a gap is formed between the stage 44 and the glass unit 8 so that the game ball can drop downward from the stage 44. The stage 44 drops onto the stage 44 from the passage 42. The game ball is reciprocated left and right on the stage 44 and then falls downward from the vicinity of the center of the stage 44.

  A first start winning opening 46 is provided below the center of the stage 44 through which a game ball dropped downward from the vicinity of the center of the stage 44 can enter. The first start winning opening 46 has a built-in sensor for detecting that a game ball has entered, and is configured such that when the game ball enters, the game ball is collected inside the gaming machine. Each time a game ball enters 46, a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out to the player, and a special lottery is performed in which a random value is acquired to determine whether or not the jackpot is true.

  The game area 4 on the right side of the liquid crystal display 32 is provided with a passing gate 48 through which game balls pass without being collected inside the game machine. The passing gate 48 has a built-in sensor for detecting that the game ball has passed, and each time the game ball passes through the passing gate 48, a normal lottery is performed in which a random number value is acquired to determine whether or not the normal hit is true. .

  Further, in the game area 4 on the right side of the liquid crystal display 32, a second start winning opening 50 is provided below the passing gate 48 so that the game ball is collected inside the game machine when the game ball enters. The second start winning opening 50 has a built-in sensor for detecting that a game ball has entered, and is in a reduced state in which the game ball does not easily enter the second start winning opening 50 (a state in which entry is not assisted or a non-assist state). And a normal accessory 52 (auxiliary means) provided with an auxiliary member that can be operated between a state in which the game ball easily enters and an expanded state in which the game ball is easy to enter (a state in which entry is assisted or an auxiliary state). The ordinary accessory 52 has a built-in driving device such as a solenoid for operating the auxiliary member, and is controlled so as to be in an enlarged state under a predetermined condition when the normal winning is won in the normal lottery. Each time a game ball enters the second start winning opening 50, a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out to the player, and a random number is acquired to determine whether or not the jackpot is won. Is done.

  The game area 4 on the right side of the liquid crystal display 32 is provided with a big prize opening 54 for collecting the game balls inside the game machine when the game balls enter. The special winning opening 54 incorporates a sensor for detecting that a game ball has entered, and is provided with a special accessory 56 having a plate-like member that closes the special winning opening 54. It is configured to be operable between a closed state in which a game ball cannot enter the winning opening 54 (second state, inaccessible state) and an open state in which game ball can enter (first state, inaccessible state). Yes. The special accessory 56 has a built-in drive device such as a solenoid for operating the plate-like member, and is controlled so as to be opened under a predetermined condition in a special game state which is started when a big win is won in a special lottery. The Each time a game ball enters the special winning opening 54, a predetermined number (for example, 15) of game balls are paid out to the player.

  As shown in FIG. 2, an out port 62 is provided at the bottom of the game area 4 to collect game balls that have fallen from the game area 4 without entering any of the winning holes. .

  The game ball launching device is configured such that the shooting output of the game ball is changed by adjusting the rotation amount of the grip unit 20 shown in FIG. 1, and when the rotation amount of the grip unit 20 is small, The game ball is launched so that the game ball falls in the game area 4 on the left side of the liquid crystal display 32. When the amount of rotation of the grip unit 20 is large, the game ball falls in the game area 4 on the right side of the liquid crystal display 32. A game ball is fired.

  Therefore, the player adjusts the amount of rotation of the grip unit 20 according to the game situation, and the game ball falls in the left game area 4 or passes through the opening 40, the passage 42, and the stage 44, and the first start prize. The game ball is fired so as to win the mouth 46 (left-handed), or the game ball falls on the right game area 4 so that the game ball passes through the passing gate 48, or the second start winning port 50 The game ball is fired so that the game ball wins or the game ball wins in the big winning opening 54 (right-handed).

  In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, when the game ball falls on the left game area 4, the game ball does not pass through the passage gate 48, and the game is played at the second start winning opening 50 and the big winning opening 54. When the ball does not win and the game ball falls on the game area 4 on the right side, the game ball does not win the first start winning port 46.

  Further, on the lower right side of the game board 6 and outside the game area 4, a state display unit 70 is provided that indicates various states of the gaming machine by turning on and off lights such as lamps.

  FIG. 3 is a front view showing an external configuration of the state display unit 70. As shown in FIG. 3, the status display unit 70 includes a normal symbol display unit 72, a normal hold display unit 74, a first special symbol display unit 76, a first special hold display unit 78, a second special symbol display unit 80, 2 A special hold display section 82 and a game state display section 84 are provided.

  The normal symbol display unit 72 is composed of two lamps. When a normal lottery is performed, the normal symbols are variably displayed by blinking the two lamps, and the normal symbols are stopped by turning on or off the two lamps. Display the result of the normal lottery.

  The normal hold display unit 74 is composed of two lamps, and the normal lottery is performed even if the random number for the normal lottery is acquired, such as when the normal symbol is already displayed in a variable manner when the game ball passes through the passing gate 48. When the random number for normal lottery is put on hold because it cannot be performed, the number of normal hold corresponding to the number of random numbers for normal lottery held is displayed, and the two lamps are turned on or off or Depending on the combination of blinking, 0 to 4 normal hold numbers are displayed.

  The 1st special symbol display part 76 is comprised by 7 segment display, and when a special lottery is performed by a game ball approaching into the 1st start winning opening 46, a 1st special symbol is blinked by blinking a 7 segment display. Is displayed in a variable manner, and the 7-segment display is turned on in any one of a plurality of modes to stop display the first special symbol and display the result of the special lottery.

  The first special hold display section 78 is composed of two lamps, and is special when the first special symbol or the second special symbol is already variably displayed when the game ball enters the first start winning opening 46. When the random number for special lottery cannot be performed even if the random number for lottery is acquired, and the random number for special lottery is held as the first special random number, it corresponds to the number of the first special random number held. The first special hold number is displayed, and 0 to 4 first special hold numbers are displayed by a combination of turning on, turning off, or blinking the two lamps.

  The second special symbol display unit 80 is configured by a 7-segment display, and when a special lottery is performed when a game ball enters the second start winning opening 50, the second special symbol is blinked to cause the second special symbol to blink. Is displayed in a variable manner, and the second special symbol is stopped and displayed by lighting the 7-segment display in any of a plurality of modes, and the result of the special lottery is displayed.

  The second special hold display section 82 is composed of two lamps and is special when the first special symbol or the second special symbol is already variably displayed when the game ball enters the second start winning opening 50. When the random number for special lottery cannot be performed even if the random number for lottery is acquired, and the random number for special lottery is held as the second special random number, it corresponds to the number of the second special random number held. The second special hold number is displayed, and 0 to 4 second special hold numbers are displayed by a combination of turning on, turning off, or blinking the two lamps.

  The gaming state display unit 84 includes six lamps, and displays the currently set gaming state type by a combination of lighting, extinguishing, or blinking the six lamps. In the present embodiment, a normal state (low probability state), a probability variation state (high probability state / special state) in which the winning probability of jackpot is set higher than the normal state, and a special that starts when the jackpot is won in a special lottery It is possible to set four types of gaming states: a gaming state and a short time state (special state) that shortens the fluctuation time of the first special symbol or the second special symbol and frequently causes the execution of the special lottery. Which gaming state is set is displayed by a combination of lighting, extinguishing, or blinking of the six lamps.

  FIG. 4 is a functional block diagram of the gaming machine of the present embodiment. The gaming machine of this embodiment is controlled by a control board including a main board 100 (game control means) and a sub board 102. The functions of each board such as the main board 100 and the sub-board 102 include various processors (CPU, DSP, etc.), ASIC (gate array, etc.), ROM (an example of an information storage medium), or hardware such as RAM, This is realized by software including a given program stored in advance in a ROM or the like.

  The main board 100 includes a pass gate sensor 104, a first start prize port sensor 106 (first detection means), a second start prize port sensor 108 (first detection means), a big prize port sensor 110 (second detection means), In response to an input signal from the input means such as the payout sensor 116, various calculations for executing the game are performed, and based on the calculation results, the state display driving device 120, the ordinary accessory driving device 122, the special accessory driving Operation control of output means such as the device 124 and the payout device 130 is performed.

  In addition, the sub-board 102 receives the signal sent from the main board 100 and the input signal from the effect button switch 150, and performs various calculations for executing the effects in accordance with the progress of the game. Based on the above, operation control of the effect devices 176 such as the effect display device 170, the sound device 172, and the effect product driving device 174 is performed.

  The main board 100 includes a random number generation unit 210, a normal lottery unit 220, a normal display control unit 222, a normal accessory control unit 224, a special lottery unit 230, a special display control unit 240, a game state transition control unit 250, and a special game execution. A means 260, a payout control means 270, a communication control means 280, and a main memory 290 are included.

  The random number generation means 210 is a means for generating random numbers for lottery, and is realized by a random number generator for generating hardware random numbers or a program for generating software random numbers. For example, the software random number can be generated based on a count value of an increment counter (a counter that counts numerical values so as to circulate a predetermined count range). In this embodiment, the “random number value” is not only a value that is randomly generated in a mathematical sense, but even if the generation itself is regular, the acquisition timing and the like are irregular. Includes a value that can function as a random number.

  The normal lottery means 220 acquires a random number for normal lottery from the random number generator 210 based on the detection signal input from the pass gate sensor 104 that detects the game balls passing through the pass gate 48 one by one. A normal lottery is performed to determine whether or not the normal lottery random value is stored in the normal random number storage unit 2912 of the main memory 290 and read from the normal random number storage unit 2912.

  More specifically, the normal random number storage means 2912 is provided with four storage areas from a first reserved storage area to a fourth reserved storage area, and the normal lottery means 220 receives the random number for normal lottery from the random number generator 210. When acquired, in a state where the random numbers for normal lottery are not stored in any of the first reserved storage area to the fourth reserved storage area, the acquired random numbers for normal lottery are first stored in the first reserved storage area. When the normal lottery random number value is stored in the first reserved storage area, if the normal symbol is not being variably displayed, the normal lottery random number value is immediately read from the first reserved storage area and the normal lottery is performed. On the other hand, when the normal symbol is being variably displayed, the random number for normal lottery is held in the first hold storage area.

  When the normal lottery random number value is acquired by receiving a detection signal from the passing gate sensor 104 while the normal lottery random number value is held in the normal random number storage unit 2912, the normal lottery unit 220 receives the normal lottery random number value. , On the condition that the number of random numbers for normal lottery held in the normal random number storage means 2912 is less than 4, that is, on the condition that the number of normal hold is less than 4, The random number value for normal lottery is stored in the reserved storage area in which the normal lottery random number value is not reserved among the fourth reserved storage areas and the ordinal number is the smallest. As a result, the ordinary random number storage means 2912 holds the random number for ordinary lottery with the upper limit being four.

  When the normal random number random number value is held in the normal random number storage unit 2912 at the time when the normal symbol variation display is ended, the normal lottery means 220 obtains the normal lottery random number value from the first reserved storage area. Read out and perform a normal lottery. Here, when the random numbers for normal lottery remain after the second reserved storage area, the remaining random numbers for normal lottery are moved from the original reserved storage area to the reserved storage area with one smaller ordinal number. Let For example, when the random numbers for normal lottery remain in the second reserved storage area to the third reserved storage area, the random numbers are moved from the first reserved storage area to the second reserved storage area.

  Hereinafter, details of the normal lottery will be described. The normal lottery means 220 performs a normal winning determination process, a normal variation pattern determination process, and the like as the normal lottery.

  The normal hit determination process is a process for determining whether or not the normal hit is true. In the normal winning determination process, the normal lottery means 220 refers to which normal lottery table among the plurality of types of normal lottery tables stored in the lottery table storage means 2910 of the main memory 290 to perform the random number determination process. Is determined according to the gaming state.

  In the gaming machine of this embodiment, the normal lottery table A and the normal lottery table B are stored in the lottery table storage means 2910. In each normal lottery table, each of 100 random numbers for normal lottery from 0 to 99 is stored. On the other hand, normal hit or loss is associated. Specifically, in the normal lottery table A, the correspondence between the normal win or the loss and a plurality of random numbers is set so that the normal win is won with a probability of about 1/20. In the normal lottery table B, about 19 / Correspondence between the normal winning or losing and the random numbers for normal lottery of 0 to 99 is set so that the normal winning is won with a probability of 20. The normal lottery means 220 selects the normal lottery table A when the gaming state is neither the probability change state nor the short time state, and selects the normal lottery table B when the game state is the probability change state or the short time state. .

  Then, the normal lottery means 220 refers to the selected normal lottery table and determines whether or not one normal lottery random number value read from the first reserved storage area of the normal random number storage means 2912 is associated with a normal hit. By determining, it is determined whether or not the normal winning is won.

  The normal lottery means 220 sets the normal winning flag in the flag storage means 2916 of the main memory 290 when the normal win is won, and sets the normal win flag to the ON state. Set the flag to the OFF state.

  The normal variation pattern determination process is a process for determining which of the plurality of variation patterns the variation pattern of the normal symbol is made according to the gaming state. In the normal variation pattern determination process, the normal lottery means 220 determines that the variation pattern of the normal symbol is the normal variation pattern 1 when the gaming state is neither the probability variation state nor the time reduction state, and the game state is the probability variation state or the time reduction state. In some cases, the normal pattern variation pattern is determined to be the normal variation pattern 2.

  The normal display control means 222 is a means for controlling the state display driving device 120 based on the lottery result of the normal lottery, and performs normal symbol display control processing and normal hold display control processing.

  In the normal symbol display control process, the normal display control means 222 blinks the two lamps of the normal symbol display unit 72 until the variation time corresponding to the variation pattern of the ordinary symbol determined in the normal variation pattern determination process elapses. The normal symbol is variably displayed, and the normal symbol is stopped and displayed by turning on or off the two lamps of the normal symbol display unit 72 according to whether or not the normal winning is won in the normal hit determining process. The normal lottery result is displayed on the normal symbol display unit 72.

  Specifically, in the present embodiment, when the variation pattern of the ordinary symbol is the ordinary variation pattern 1, the variation time of the ordinary symbol is set to 20 seconds, and when the variation pattern of the ordinary symbol is the ordinary variation pattern 2. Normal symbol variation time is set to 1 second. Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the game state at the time when the normal lottery is performed is neither the probability change state nor the short-time state, the normal symbol change pattern is determined as the normal change pattern 1, thereby changing the normal symbol change time. If the game state at the time when the normal lottery is set is 20 seconds and the game state is in the probabilistic state or the short-time state, the normal symbol variation pattern is determined to be the normal variation pattern 2, thereby changing the normal symbol variation time. Since it is set to 1 second, the normal lottery execution trigger comes more frequently when the gaming state is the probability change state or the short time state.

  In the normal hold display control process, the normal display control means 222 turns on, turns off, or blinks the two lamps of the normal hold display section 74 according to the number of random numbers for normal lottery stored in the normal random number storage means 2912. Depending on the combination, the number of normal holdings of 0 to 4 is displayed.

  The ordinary accessory control means 224 is a means for controlling the ordinary accessory driving device 122 based on the lottery result of the ordinary lottery, and performs the ordinary accessory control processing 1, the ordinary accessory control processing 2, and the like.

  In the normal accessory control process 1, when the gaming state is neither the probability change state nor the short-time state, the normal symbol is stopped until 0.1 seconds elapses when the normal symbol is stopped and displayed in a mode indicating a normal winning. The driving control of the normal accessory driving device 122 is performed so that the accessory 52 returns to the contracted state after the enlarged state.

  In the normal accessory control process 2, when the game state is a probabilistic state or a short-time state, the normal accessory is displayed until 5 seconds elapses when the normal symbol is stopped and displayed in a mode indicating winning in the normal win. The drive control of the ordinary accessory driving device 122 is performed so that the state returns to the contracted state after the state 52 is expanded.

  Accordingly, in the normal accessory control process 1, the normal accessory 52 operates so that the ease of entering the game ball into the second start winning opening 50 is hardly increased, but in the normal accessory control process 2, the second start The normal accessory 52 operates so that the ease of entering the game ball into the winning opening 50 increases.

  The special lottery means 230 is for special lottery from the random number generating means 210 based on the detection signal input from the first start prize port sensor 106 that detects the game balls entering the first start prize port 46 one by one. A random number value is acquired and stored in the special random number storage unit 2914 of the main memory 290 as the first special random number value. The special lottery means 230 also receives a special lottery from the random number generating means 210 based on the detection signal input from the second start prize port sensor 108 that detects the game balls entering the second start prize slot 50 one by one. A random number value is acquired and stored in the special random number storage unit 2914 as the second special random number value. Then, the special lottery means 230 performs a special lottery that determines whether or not the jackpot is won using the first special random number value or the second special random number value read from the special random number storage means 2914.

  Specifically, the special random number storage unit 2914 is provided with eight storage areas from the first reserved storage area to the eighth reserved storage area, and the special lottery means 230 receives the random numbers for special lottery from the random number generator 210. When acquired, if the first special random number value or the second special random number value is not stored in any of the first reserved storage area to the eighth reserved storage area, the acquired special lottery random value is first stored in the first reserved storage area. The first special random number value or the second special random number value is stored in the area. When the first special random number value or the second special random number value is stored in the first reserved storage area, the first special symbol or the second special symbol is not variably displayed and the gaming state is not the special gaming state In this case, the first special random number value or the second special random number value is immediately read from the first reserved storage area and the special lottery is performed. On the other hand, when the first special symbol or the second special symbol is variably displayed or the gaming state is the special gaming state, the first special random number value or the second special random number value is stored in the first reserved storage area. Hold.

  Then, in a state where the first special random number value or the second special random number value is held in the special random number storage unit 2914, a detection signal is further input from the first start winning port sensor 106, and a special lottery random number value is acquired. In this case, the special lottery means 230 has the condition that the number of the first special random number values held in the special random number storage means 2914 is less than 4, that is, the first special hold number is less than 4. If the first special random number value or the second special random value is not reserved among the first reserved memory area to the eighth reserved memory area, the reserved memory area having the smallest ordinal number is stored in the reserved memory area. Stored as one special random value. As a result, the first special random number value is reserved in the special random number storage unit 2914 with an upper limit of four.

  Further, a special lottery random number value is acquired by receiving a detection signal from the second start winning port sensor 108 in a state where the first special random number value or the second special random number value is held in the special random number storage unit 2914. In this case, the special lottery means 230 is provided on condition that the second special random number value held in the special random number storage means 2914 is less than 4, that is, the second special hold number is less than 4. The condition is that the first special random number value or the second special random number value is not reserved among the first reserved storage area to the eighth reserved storage area, and the second special is assigned to the reserved storage area having the smallest ordinal number. Store as a random value. Thus, the second special random number value is reserved in the special random number storage unit 2914 with the upper limit being four.

  The special lottery means 230, when the first special symbol value or the second special random number value is held in the special random number storage means 2914 at the time when the variation display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is finished. On the condition that the gaming state is not the special gaming state, the first special random number value or the second special random number value is read from the first reserved storage area and the special lottery is performed. If the first special random number value or the second special random number value remains after the second reserved storage area, the remaining first special random number value or the second special random number value is stored in the original reserved storage. It is moved from the area to the reserved storage area whose ordinal number is one smaller. For example, when the first special random number value or the second special random number value remains in the second reserved storage area to the fifth reserved storage area, it is moved to the first reserved storage area to the fourth reserved storage area.

  The details of the special lottery will be described below. The special lottery means 230 receives a jackpot determination random number value, a symbol determination random number value as a special lottery random value based on the detection signal input from the first start winning port sensor 106 or the second start winning port sensor 108. A plurality of types of random values such as a variation group determination random value, a first variation pattern determination random value, and a second variation pattern determination random value are acquired, and the plurality of types of random values are stored in the special random number storage unit 2914 as a first special random number. Store as a numerical value or a second special random value. The special lottery means 230 performs jackpot determination processing, symbol determination processing, variation group determination processing, first variation pattern determination processing, second variation pattern determination processing, and the like as special lottery.

  In the jackpot determination process, one jackpot determination random number value included in the first special random number value or the second special random number value stored in the first reserved storage area of the special random number storage unit 2914 is read to determine whether or not the jackpot is successful. It is processing to do. Here, one jackpot determination random number value is acquired from 65536 jackpot determination random number values from 0 to 65535 based on the detection signal input from the first start winning port sensor 106 or the second start winning port 108. The special random number storage means 2914 stores the first special random number value or the second special random number value.

  In the jackpot determination process, the special lottery means 230 refers to which of the multiple types of jackpot lottery tables stored in the lottery table storage means 2910 of the main memory 290 is referred to perform the random number determination process according to the gaming state. To select.

  In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the big hit lottery table A and the big hit lottery table B as shown in FIG. In each jackpot lottery table, a jackpot or lose is associated with each of 65536 jackpot random numbers determined from 0 to 65535. Specifically, in the jackpot lottery table A, the correspondence between the jackpot or loss and the jackpot determination random number value from 0 to 65535 is set so that the jackpot is won with a probability of about 1/399. Correspondence between the jackpot or loss and the jackpot determined random value from 0 to 65535 is set so that the jackpot is won with a probability of 1/39. The special lottery means 230 selects the jackpot lottery table A when the gaming state is the normal state or the short-time state, and selects the jackpot lottery table B when the gaming state is the probability change state.

  Then, the special lottery means 230 refers to the selected jackpot lottery table and determines whether or not one jackpot determined random number value read from the first reserved storage area of the special random number storage means 2914 is associated with the jackpot. To determine if the jackpot is won or not.

  Then, the special lottery means 230 sets the jackpot winning flag in the flag storage means 2916 to the ON state when the jackpot is won, and sets the jackpot winning flag to the OFF state when it is lost. .

  The symbol determination process is a process that is performed when a jackpot is won in the jackpot determination process, and is included in the first special random number value or the second special random number value stored in the first reserved storage area of the special random number storage unit 2914 One symbol determination random number value is read out, and the jackpot symbol (type of jackpot) is set to any one of 16 round symbols, 2 round symbols A, special symbols A, special symbols B, special symbols C and 2-round symbols B It is a process to determine. Here, one symbol determination random number value is acquired from 100 symbol determination random numbers from 0 to 99 based on the detection signal input from the first start winning port sensor 106 or the second start winning port 108. The special random number storage means 2914 stores the first special random number value or the second special random number value.

  In the symbol determination process, the special lottery means 230 determines which one of the plurality of types of symbol lottery tables stored in the lottery table storage means 2910 is referred to perform the random number determination process. The selection is made according to whether the numerical value is stored as the first special random value or the second special random value.

  In the gaming machine of this embodiment, the symbol lottery table A and the symbol lottery table B as shown in FIG. In each symbol lottery table, 16 round symbols, 2 round symbols A, special symbols A, special symbols B, special symbols C, and 2-round symbols B are assigned to each of 100 symbol determination random numbers from 0 to 99. It is associated. Specifically, in both the symbol lottery table A and the symbol lottery table B, 16 round symbols are won with a probability of about 40/100, 2 round symbols A are won with a probability of about 10/100, and about 20/100 The special symbol A wins with a probability of about 5/100, the special symbol B wins with a probability of about 5/100, the special symbol C wins with the probability of about 5/100, and the 2-round symbol B with a probability of about 20/100 The 16-round symbol, 2-round symbol A, special symbol A, special symbol B, special symbol C, and 2-round symbol B are set to correspond to 0-99 symbol decision random numbers so as to win. The special lottery means 230 selects the symbol lottery table A when the one symbol determination random number value read from the special random number storage means 2914 is stored as the first special random number value, and from the special random number storage means 2914 When one read symbol determination random number value is stored as the second special random number value, the symbol lottery table B is selected.

  Then, the special lottery means 230 refers to the selected symbol lottery table to determine which one of the plurality of types of jackpot symbols is associated with one symbol determination random number value read from the special random number storage means 2914. Determine which of the multiple types of jackpot symbols has been won.

  Then, the special lottery means 230 sets the winning flag corresponding to the winning jackpot symbol in the flag storage means 2916 to the ON state.

  The variation group determination process is a process that is performed when the jackpot is not won in the jackpot determination process, and the first special random number value or the second special random number stored in the first reserved storage area of the special random number storage unit 2914. One variation group determination random number value included in the numerical value is read, and the variation group to which the variation pattern of the first special symbol or the second special symbol belongs is determined to be any one of group 0 to group 5. Here, one variable group determined random value is obtained from 100 variable group determined random values from 0 to 99 based on the detection signal input from the first start winning port sensor 106 or the second start winning port 108. It is acquired and stored in the special random number storage means 2914 as the first special random value or the second special random value.

  In the variable group determination process, the special lottery means 230 determines which of the plurality of types of variable group lottery tables stored in the lottery table storage means 2910 to refer to perform the random number determination process. The selection is made according to the number of holdings and the gaming state, which is the sum of the number of first special holdings and the number of second special holdings at the time of execution.

  In the gaming machine of this embodiment, the lottery table storage unit 2910 stores a variable group lottery table A to a variable group lottery table D as shown in FIG. In each variation group lottery table, one of group 0 to group 5 is associated with each of 100 variation group determination random numbers from 0 to 99. Then, the special lottery means 230 selects the variable group lottery table A when the gaming state at the time of performing the variable group determination process is the normal state and the number of holds is 0 to 2, and the gaming state is the normal state. If the number of holds is 3 to 4, the variable group lottery table B is selected. If the game state is the normal state and the number of holds is 5 to 8, the variable group lottery table is selected. When C is selected and the game state is a certain change state or a short time state, the change group lottery table D is selected regardless of the number of holds.

  Then, the special lottery unit 230 refers to the selected variation group lottery table and determines which one of the plurality of types of variation groups is associated with one variation group determination random number value read from the special random number storage unit 2914. Thus, one variation group is determined from a plurality of types of variation groups.

  Therefore, in the variable group determination process, when the game state is the normal state and the number of holds is 0 to 2, any one of the group 2, the group 3, the group 4, and the group 5 is determined, and the game If the state is the normal state and the number of holds is 3 to 4, any one of the group 1, group 2, group 4 and group 5 is determined, the game state is the normal state and the hold When the number is 5 to 8, any one of group 1, group 4 and group 5 is determined, and when the gaming state is a probabilistic state or a short-time state, the group regardless of the number of pending Any one of 0, group 4 and group 5 is determined.

  In the first variation pattern determination process, one first variation pattern determination random value included in the first special random number value or the second special random number value stored in the first reserved storage area of the special random number storage unit 2914 is read out. In this process, the first variation pattern corresponding to the first half of the variation display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is determined as one of a plurality of types of first variation patterns. Here, one first variation pattern determination random number value is obtained by inputting 100 detection signals from the first start winning port sensor 106 or the second starting winning port 108, and 100 first variation patterns of 0 to 99. It is obtained from the determined random number value and stored in the special random number storage means 2914 as the first special random value or the second special random value.

  In the first variation pattern determination process, the special lottery means 230 determines which of the plurality of types of first fluctuation pattern lottery tables stored in the lottery table storage means 2910 is referred to perform the random number determination process. If the jackpot is not won in the decision process, it is selected according to the variable group determined in the variable group decision process. If the jackpot is won in the jackpot decision process, the game state and symbol decision process at that time are decided. Select according to the jackpot symbol made.

  In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the first variation pattern lottery table A to the first variation pattern lottery table J as shown in FIGS. 7 and 8 are stored in the lottery table storage unit 2910. In each first variation pattern lottery table, any one of the first variation pattern 0 to the first half variation pattern 19 is used as a plurality of types of first variation patterns for each of 100 first variation pattern determination random numbers from 0 to 99. Are associated. The special lottery means 230 selects the first variation pattern lottery table A when the jackpot is not won and the group 1 is determined, and when the group 2 is determined without the jackpot being won, When the first variation pattern lottery table B is selected and the group 3 is determined without winning the jackpot, the first variation pattern lottery table C is selected, and the group 4 is determined without winning the jackpot In this case, the first variation pattern lottery table D is selected, and when the group 5 is determined without winning the jackpot, the first variation pattern lottery table E is selected and the group 0 without winning the jackpot. Is determined, the first variation pattern lottery table F is selected, and in the normal state, the jackpot is won and the 16 round symbol, the two round symbol A, or the special symbol A to special symbol is selected. When the symbol C (probable variation symbol) is determined, the first variation pattern lottery table G is selected, and when the jackpot is won in the normal state and the two-round symbol B (normal symbol) is determined, the first When the variation pattern lottery table H is selected, and the jackpot is won in the probability variation state or the short time state and the 16 round symbol, the two round symbol A, or the special symbol A to the special symbol C is determined, the first variation pattern lottery table I Is selected, and the first variation pattern lottery table J is selected when the jackpot is won and the two-round symbol B is determined in the probability variation state or the short time state.

  Then, the special lottery means 230 refers to the selected first fluctuation pattern lottery table, and one first fluctuation pattern determination random number value read from the special random number storage means 2914 is associated with any one of a plurality of types of first half fluctuation patterns. By determining whether the first half variation pattern is present, one first half variation pattern is determined from a plurality of types of first half variation patterns.

  Therefore, in the first variation pattern determination process, when the jackpot is not won, any one of the first half variation pattern 0 to the first half variation pattern 9 shown in FIG. 7 is determined, and the jackpot is won and the 16 round symbols, When the two-round symbol A or the special symbol A to the special symbol C is determined, any one of the first-half variation pattern 10 to the first-half variation pattern 14 shown in FIG. 8 is determined, and the jackpot is won and the two-round symbol is selected. When B is determined, any one of the first half variation pattern 15 to the first half variation pattern 19 shown in FIG. 8 is determined.

  In the second variation pattern determination process, one second variation pattern determination random value included in the first special random number value or the second special random number value stored in the first reserved storage area of the special random number storage unit 2914 is read. In this process, the second variation pattern corresponding to the latter half of the variation display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is determined as one of a plurality of types of second variation patterns. Here, one second variation pattern determining random number value is obtained by inputting 100 detection signals from the first start winning port sensor 106 or the second starting winning port 108 and 100 second variation patterns of 0 to 99. It is obtained from the determined random number value and stored in the special random number storage means 2914 as the first special random value or the second special random value.

  In the second variation pattern determination process, the special lottery means 230 determines which one of the plurality of types of second variation pattern lottery tables stored in the lottery table storage means 2910 is referred to perform the random number determination process. Selection is made according to the first variation pattern determined in the one variation pattern determination process.

  In the gaming machine of this embodiment, the lottery table storage unit 2910 stores the second variation pattern lottery table A to the second variation pattern lottery table L as shown in FIGS. In each of the second variation pattern lottery tables, for each of 100 variation group determination random numbers from 0 to 99, the reach variation pattern 1 to the reach variation pattern 4 and the reach variation pattern 1 to reach variation pattern 15 are set. Either one is associated.

  The special lottery means 230 selects the second variation pattern lottery table A when the first half variation pattern 0 or the first half variation pattern 1 is determined, and when the first half variation pattern 2 or the first half variation pattern 3 is determined. When the first variation pattern lottery table B is selected and the first variation pattern 4 is determined, the second variation pattern lottery table C is selected, and when the first variation pattern 5 is determined, the second variation pattern lottery table B is selected. When the variation pattern lottery table D is selected and the first variation pattern 6 is determined, the second variation pattern lottery table E is selected, and any one of the first variation pattern 7 to the first variation pattern 9 is determined. Selects the second variation pattern lottery table F.

  When the first variation pattern 10 is determined, the second variation pattern lottery table G is selected. When the first variation pattern 11 is determined, the second variation pattern lottery table H is selected, and the first variation When any one of the patterns 12 to 14 is determined, the second variation pattern lottery table I is selected. When the first half variation pattern 15 is determined, the second variation pattern lottery table J is selected. When the first variation pattern 16 is determined, the second variation pattern lottery table K is selected. When one of the first variation pattern 17 to the first variation pattern 19 is determined, the second variation pattern lottery is selected. Select table L.

  Then, the special lottery means 230 refers to the selected second fluctuation pattern lottery table, and one second fluctuation pattern determination random number value read from the special random number storage means 2914 has a plurality of types of reachless variation patterns and a plurality of types of reach. By determining which one of the variation patterns is associated, one second variation pattern is determined from the plurality of types of reachless variation patterns and the plurality of types of reach variation patterns.

  Accordingly, in the second variation pattern determination process, when the jackpot is not won, any one of the variation pattern 1 without reach 1 to 4 and the variation pattern 1 1 to reach variation 5 shown in FIG. When the jackpot is won and the 16-round symbol or the 2-round symbol A is determined, any one of the reach variation pattern 6 to the reach variation pattern 10 shown in FIG. 10 is determined and the jackpot is won. However, when the two-round symbol B is determined, any one of the reach variation patterns 11 to 15 shown in FIG. 10 is determined.

  Here, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 7 to 10, variation times are set for each of a plurality of types of first variation patterns and a plurality of types of second variation patterns. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 7, the first half variation pattern 0 to the first half variation pattern 4 among the plurality of types of first variation patterns that can be determined by the first variation pattern determination process when the jackpot is not won. A relatively short variation time of 1 to 5 seconds is set, and a relatively long variation time of 10 to 30 seconds is set in the first half variation pattern 5 to the first half variation pattern 19. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 8, a relatively long variation time of 10 to 30 seconds is set in the first variation pattern 10 to the first variation pattern 19 that can be determined by the first variation pattern determination process when the jackpot is won. Has been.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 9, among the plurality of types of second variation patterns that can be determined in the second variation pattern determination process when the jackpot is not won, the reachless variation pattern 1 to the reachless variation pattern 4 are: A relatively short fluctuation time of 1 second to 4 seconds is set, and reach fluctuation patterns 1 to 5 have a relatively long fluctuation time of 20 seconds to 40 seconds. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 10, a relatively long variation time of 20 to 40 seconds is set in the reach variation pattern 6 to reach variation pattern 15 that can be determined by the second variation pattern determination process when the jackpot is won. Has been.

  Therefore, even if the jackpot is not won, in the first variation pattern determination process, the first variation pattern 5 to the first variation pattern 9 for which a relatively long variation time is set are determined, and the second variation pattern determination is performed. In the process, when the reach variation pattern 1 to reach variation pattern 5 in which a relatively long variation time is set is determined, it is possible to make the player have an expectation for winning the jackpot.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the jackpot is not won, the game state is the normal state, and the number of holds is 0 to 2, in the variable group determination process, the variable group lottery table A shown in FIG. 6 is referred to. Since the group 2 or the group 3 is easily determined, the first variation pattern determination process refers to the first variation pattern lottery table B or the first variation pattern lottery table C shown in FIG. The first variation pattern 4 set to 5 seconds is most easily determined. In the second variation pattern determination process, the variation time is set to 2 seconds with reference to the second variation pattern lottery table C shown in FIG. The reachless variation pattern 2 is most easily determined.

  If the jackpot is not won, the game state is normal and the number of holds is 3 to 4, the variable group determination process refers to the variable group lottery table B shown in FIG. Alternatively, since the group 2 is easily determined, the first variation pattern determination process refers to the first variation pattern lottery table A or the first variation pattern lottery table B shown in FIG. 7 and sets the variation time to 2 seconds. In the second variation pattern determination process, the second variation pattern lottery table A shown in FIG. 9 is referred to, and the variation time is set to 1 second. The variation pattern 1 is most easily determined.

  If the jackpot is not won, the game state is normal and the number of holds is 5 to 8, the variable group determination process refers to the variable group lottery table C shown in FIG. In the first variation pattern determination process, the first variation pattern 1 in which the variation time is set to 2 seconds is further determined with reference to the first variation pattern lottery table A shown in FIG. In the second variation pattern determination process, the second variation pattern lottery table A shown in FIG. 9 is referred to, and the unreachable variation pattern 1 in which the variation time is set to 1 second is more easily determined.

  When the jackpot is not won and the gaming state is a probable change state or a short time state, the variable group determination process D shown in FIG. By being easily determined, in the first variation pattern determination process, the first variation pattern lottery table F shown in FIG. 7 is referred to, and the first variation pattern 0 in which the variation time is set to 1 second is most easily determined. Thus, in the second variation pattern determination process, the second variation pattern lottery table A shown in FIG. 9 is referred to, and the reachless variation pattern 1 in which the variation time is set to 1 second is most easily determined.

  Therefore, when the jackpot is not won, the longer the number of holds in the normal state, the shorter the variation time is set as the variation time of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. It is possible to increase the frequency at which execution triggers arrive. In addition, in the probability variation state or the short time state, regardless of the number of holds, the shorter variation time is often set as the variation time of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. Can be made higher.

  The special display control means 240 is a means for controlling the state display drive device 120 based on the lottery result of the special lottery, and includes a first special symbol display control process, a second special symbol display control process, and a first special hold display control. Processing and second special hold display control processing are performed.

  The first special symbol display control process is a process that is performed when the first special random number value is read from the special random number storage unit 2914 and a special lottery is performed. The special display control unit 240 includes the first variation pattern. The first special symbol until the total variation time of the variation time according to the first variation pattern determined by the determination processing and the variation time according to the second variation pattern determined by the second variation pattern determination processing elapses. After the first special symbol is variably displayed by blinking the 7-segment display of the display unit 76, the first special symbol is stopped and displayed by lighting the 7-segment display of the first special symbol display unit 76 in a predetermined manner. Let

  In this embodiment, the display mode of the 7-segment display is determined in advance corresponding to each of the six types of jackpot symbols and loses, and the special display control means 240 determines whether or not the jackpot is won in the jackpot determination process. In a manner corresponding to, and when the jackpot is won in the jackpot determination process, the first special symbol display unit 76 is turned on in the manner corresponding to the jackpot symbol determined in the symbol determination process by turning on the 7-segment display. The special symbol is stopped and displayed, and the result of the special lottery is displayed on the first special symbol display unit 76.

  The second special symbol display control process is a process that is performed when the second special random number value is read from the special random number storage unit 2914 and a special lottery is performed. The special display control unit 240 includes the first variation pattern. The second special symbol until the total variation time of the variation time according to the first variation pattern determined by the determination processing and the variation time according to the second variation pattern determined by the second variation pattern determination processing elapses. After the second special symbol is variably displayed by blinking the 7-segment display of the display unit 80, the second special symbol is stopped and displayed by lighting the 7-segment display of the second special symbol display unit 80 in a predetermined manner. Let

  And the special display control means 240 is a mode according to whether or not the jackpot is won in the jackpot determination process, and if the jackpot is won in the jackpot determination process, the mode according to the jackpot symbol determined in the symbol determination process Then, the 7-segment display of the second special symbol display unit 80 is turned on to stop and display the second special symbol, and the second special symbol display unit 80 displays the result of the special lottery.

  In the first special hold display control process, the special display control means 240 turns on the two lamps of the first special hold display section 78 in accordance with the number of first special random number values stored in the special random number storage means 2914. Alternatively, 0 to 4 first special reservation numbers are displayed by a combination of turning off or blinking.

  In the second special hold display control process, the special display control unit 240 turns on the two lamps of the second special hold display unit 82 according to the number of second special random number values stored in the special random number storage unit 2914. Alternatively, 0 to 4 second special reservation numbers are displayed by a combination of turning off or blinking.

  As shown in FIG. 11, the gaming state transition control means 250 transitions a gaming state between a normal state, a special gaming state, a probability variation state, and a short time state based on the establishment of a predetermined transition condition. I do. As the game condition transition condition, one condition may be defined, or a plurality of conditions may be defined. In the case where a plurality of conditions are determined, the gaming state is determined based on the fact that one of the plurality of predetermined conditions is satisfied or all of the plurality of predetermined conditions are satisfied. It is possible to shift to another gaming state.

  The normal state is a game state corresponding to the initial state among a plurality of types of game states, and a transition from the normal state to the special game state is possible. In the normal state, the normal lottery is performed with reference to the normal lottery table A in which the winning probability per ordinary is set to about 1/20, and the jackpot lottery table A in which the winning probability for the big win is set to 1/399. A special lottery is performed with reference to the drawing.

  In the normal state, the winning probability per normal in the normal lottery is as low as about 1/20, and the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is as long as 20 seconds, and the period in which the normal actor 52 is in the expanded state is 0.1 second. Since it is shorter, it is difficult for the game ball to enter the second start winning opening 50.

  The special game state is started based on the fact that the jackpot is won in the special lottery in the normal state, the probability variation state, and the short-time state, and a special game with a predetermined number of rounds (number of executions) is executed according to the type of the jackpot symbol It ends when it is done.

  Specifically, when the special game state is started based on the fact that the winning flag of the 16 round symbol is set to the ON state in the special lottery, the special game of 16 rounds from the first round to the 16th round is executed. The special gaming state ends on the condition.

  In addition, when the special gaming state is started based on the fact that the winning flag of the 2-round symbol A is set to the ON state in the special lottery, two rounds of special games from the first round to the second round are executed. The special gaming state ends on the condition.

  In addition, when the special game state is started on the basis of the fact that the winning flag of the special symbol A is set to the ON state in the special lottery, the fact that the 5th special game from the first round to the fifth round has been executed. The special gaming state ends with the condition.

  In addition, when the special game state is started based on the fact that the winning flag of the special symbol B is set to the ON state in the special lottery, it means that 10 rounds of special games from the first round to the tenth round are executed. The special gaming state ends with the condition.

  In addition, when the special game state is started based on the fact that the winning flag of the special symbol C is set to the ON state in the special lottery, 16 rounds of special games from the first round to the 16th round are executed. The special gaming state ends with the condition.

  In addition, when the special game state is started based on the fact that the winning flag of the 2-round symbol B is set to the ON state in the special lottery, two rounds of special games from the first round to the second round are executed. The special gaming state ends on the condition.

  The probable change state ends when the 16-round symbol, 2-round symbol A, special symbol A, special symbol B, or special symbol C (probability variable symbol) winning flag is set to the ON state. In response to this, it is possible to shift from the certain change state to the special game state or the normal state. In the probability variation state, the normal lottery is performed with reference to the normal lottery table B in which the winning probability per ordinary is set to about 19/20, and the jackpot lottery table B in which the winning probability per jackpot is set to 1/39. The player is more advantageous than the normal state in that a special lottery is performed with reference. Then, the probability variation state ends on the condition that the number of times that the special lottery has been performed in the probability variation state reaches 9999 times, and shifts to the normal state.

  Specifically, when the special gaming state ends, the gaming state transition control means 250 writes a value (for example, 9999) corresponding to a predetermined number of games (for example, 9999) to the probability variation end determination counter 2930 of the main memory 290 to change the probability. Every time a special lottery is performed in the state, a decrement update is performed by subtracting a value (for example, 1) corresponding to the number of times of one game from the stored value of the probability variation end determination counter 2930. When the stored value of the probability variation end determination counter 2930 reaches a threshold value (for example, 0), the probability variation state is terminated and the normal state is started. However, in the probability variation state, the win probability in the special lottery is set to 1/39. Therefore, the special game state is started before the number of special lotteries performed in the probability variation state reaches 9999 times. There is almost no transition to the state.

  In the probability variation state, the winning probability per ordinary in the normal lottery is as high as about 19/20, and the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is as short as 1 second, and the period during which the normal character 52 is in the expanded state is as long as 5 seconds. Therefore, it is advantageous to the player in that the game ball can easily enter the second start winning opening 50 than in the normal state.

  Also, in the probability variation state, a shorter variation time is often set as the variation time of the first special symbol or the second special symbol regardless of the number of holds, so that the special lottery trigger is more frequent than in the normal state. It is supposed to be.

  The short-time state starts when the special gaming state started based on the fact that the winning flag of the 2-round symbol B (ordinary symbol) is set to the ON state ends. From the short-time state, the special gaming state or Transition to the normal state is possible. In the short-time state, the normal lottery is performed with reference to the normal lottery table B in which the normal win probability is set to about 19/20, as in the probability variation state, but the jackpot win probability is about the same as in the normal state. It is more disadvantageous to the player than the probability variation state in that a special lottery is performed with reference to the jackpot lottery table A set to 1/399. Then, the time-saving state ends on the condition that the number of times that the special lottery has been performed in the time-saving state has reached 100 times, and shifts to the normal state.

  Specifically, the game state transition control means 250 takes a value corresponding to a predetermined number of games (for example, 100 times) in the time-short-term end determination counter 2932 of the main memory 290 when the game state is shifted to the time-short state. For example, every time a special lottery is performed in the short time state, the decrement update is performed by subtracting a value (for example, 1) corresponding to the number of games for one time from the stored value of the short time end determination counter 2932. Then, when the stored value of the short time end determination counter 2932 reaches a threshold value (for example, 0), the short time state is ended.

  In the short-time state, as in the case of the probability variation state, the normal winning chance in the normal lottery is as high as about 19/20, and the normal symbol variation time is as short as 1 second, so that the normal character 52 is in the expanded state. Is longer than 5 seconds, which is advantageous to the player in that it makes it easier for the game ball to enter the second start winning opening 50 than in the normal state.

  In the short-time state, as in the case of the probability variation state, a shorter variation time is often set as the variation time of the first special symbol or the second special symbol regardless of the number of holdings. The execution opportunity comes to come frequently.

  The special game execution means 260 is a means for executing a special game based on the lottery result of the special lottery, and performs special game execution processing 1 to special game execution processing 6 and the like.

  The special game execution process 1 is executed based on the winning of 16 round symbols in the special lottery, and the special game execution means 260 is the number of rounds predetermined for the 16 round symbols as the upper limit value of the round counter 2933. A value corresponding to the number of times (for example, 16) is set, and each time the special feature 56 completes the operation in a predetermined manner in each round, the stored value of the round counter 2933 corresponds to the number of rounds for one time. Incremental update is performed by adding a value (for example, 1). Then, when the stored value of the round counter 2933 reaches an upper limit value (for example, 16), the special gaming state is ended.

  Specifically, in the special game execution process 1, in the special game of each round from the first round to the sixteenth round, the special timer 56 counts 29 seconds after the special character 56 is opened, When the sensor 110 detects the entry of one game ball, the value of the big prize counter 2936 to which a value corresponding to one game ball (for example, 1) is added reaches an upper limit value (for example, 10). The drive control of the special accessory driving device 124 is performed so that the special accessory 56 is closed. Then, “1” is added to the value of the round counter 2933 on the assumption that the condition for ending one round is satisfied.

  The special game execution process 2 is executed based on the fact that the 2-round symbol A has been won in the special lottery, and the special game execution means 260 has a predetermined number of rounds for the 2-round symbol A as the upper limit value of the round counter 2933. A value corresponding to a certain two times (for example, 2) is set, and each time the special feature 56 completes the operation in a predetermined manner in each round, the value stored in the round counter 2933 is set to the number of rounds for one round. Incremental updating is performed by adding a corresponding value (for example, 1). When the stored value of the round counter 2933 reaches an upper limit value (for example, 2), the special gaming state is ended.

  Specifically, in the special game execution process 2, in the special game of each round from the first round to the second round, when the special timer 56 counts 0.5 seconds after the special bonus 56 is opened, the special bonus The special accessory driving device 124 is controlled to be in a closed state. Then, “1” is added to the value of the round counter 2933 on the assumption that the condition for ending one round is satisfied.

  The special game execution process 3 is executed based on the winning of the special symbol A in the special lottery, and the special game execution means 260 is the number of rounds predetermined for the special symbol A as the upper limit value of the round counter 2933 5 A value corresponding to the number of times (for example, 5) is set, and each time the special feature 56 completes the operation in a predetermined manner in each round, the stored value of the round counter 2933 corresponds to the number of rounds for one time. Incremental update is performed by adding a value (for example, 1). When the stored value of the round counter 2933 reaches an upper limit value (for example, 5), the special gaming state is terminated.

  Specifically, in the special game execution process 3, in the special game of each round from the first round to the fifth round, when the special timer 56 is opened, the release timer 2934 counts for 2 seconds (specific period). The drive control of the special accessory driving device 124 is repeatedly performed so that the accessory 56 is in the closed state, but the upper limit number of opening operations that the closed state is reached after the special accessory 56 is in the open state in one round. Is set to 14 times, and when the special accessory 56 performs the opening operation once, a value corresponding to one opening operation (for example, 1) is added, and the value of the opening number counter 2938 is an upper limit value (for example, 14) or the value of the big prize counter 2936 reaches an upper limit value (for example, 10), it is assumed that the condition for ending one round is satisfied, and the value of the round counter 2933 is changed to “ "It is added.

  Further, in the special game execution process 3, as a general rule, when the special timer 56 counts 2 seconds after the special game 56 is opened, the special game machine driving device 124 is driven so that the special game 56 is closed. Although the control is performed, when the value of the big prize counter 2936 reaches an upper limit (for example, 10), the special feature 56 is closed even if the period counted by the release timer 2934 has not reached 2 seconds. In this way, the drive control of the special accessory driving device 124 is performed.

  The special game execution process 4 is executed based on the winning of the special symbol B in the special lottery, and the special game executing means 260 is the number of rounds predetermined for the special symbol B as the upper limit value of the round counter 2933 10 A value corresponding to the number of times (for example, 10) is set, and each time the special object 56 completes the operation in a predetermined manner in each round, the stored value of the round counter 2933 corresponds to the number of rounds for one time. Incremental update is performed by adding a value (for example, 1). When the stored value of the round counter 2933 reaches an upper limit value (for example, 10), the special gaming state is ended.

  Specifically, in the special game execution process 4, in the special game of each round from the first round to the tenth round, when the special timer 56 counts 2 seconds after the special bonus 56 becomes open, the special bonus 56 is displayed. As in the special game execution process 3, the drive control of the special accessory driving device 124 is repeatedly performed so as to be in the closed state, and the value of the number-of-opening counter 2938 reaches an upper limit value (for example, 14) or When the value of the counter 2936 reaches an upper limit value (for example, 10), “1” is added to the value of the round counter 2933, assuming that the end condition for one round is satisfied. In the special game execution process 4, as in the special game execution process 3, when the value of the big prize counter 2936 reaches an upper limit (for example, 10), the period counted by the release timer 2934 does not reach 2 seconds. However, the special accessory drive device 124 is controlled so that the special accessory 56 is closed.

  The special game execution process 5 is executed based on the winning of the special symbol C in the special lottery, and the special game executing means 260 is the number of rounds predetermined for the special symbol C as the upper limit value of the round counter 2933. A value corresponding to the number of times (for example, 16) is set, and each time the special feature 56 completes the operation in a predetermined manner in each round, the stored value of the round counter 2933 corresponds to the number of rounds for one time. Incremental update is performed by adding a value (for example, 1). Then, when the stored value of the round counter 2933 reaches an upper limit value (for example, 16), the special gaming state is ended.

  Specifically, in the special game execution process 5, in the special games in the first round to the sixteenth round, when the special timer 56 counts 2 seconds after the special bonus 56 becomes open, the special bonus 56 is displayed. As in the special game execution process 3, the drive control of the special accessory driving device 124 is repeatedly performed so as to be in the closed state, and the value of the number-of-opening counter 2938 reaches an upper limit value (for example, 14) or When the value of the counter 2936 reaches an upper limit value (for example, 10), “1” is added to the value of the round counter 2933, assuming that the end condition for one round is satisfied. In the special game execution process 4, as in the special game execution process 3, when the value of the big prize counter 2936 reaches an upper limit (for example, 10), the period counted by the release timer 2934 does not reach 2 seconds. However, the special accessory drive device 124 is controlled so that the special accessory 56 is closed.

  The special game execution process 6 is executed based on the fact that the 2-round symbol B is won in the special lottery, and the special game execution means 260 uses the number of rounds predetermined for the 2-round symbol B as the upper limit value of the round counter 2933. A value corresponding to a certain two times (for example, 2) is set, and each time the special feature 56 completes the operation in a predetermined manner in each round, the value stored in the round counter 2933 is set to the number of rounds for one round. Incremental updating is performed by adding a corresponding value (for example, 1). When the stored value of the round counter 2933 reaches an upper limit value (for example, 2), the special gaming state is ended.

  Specifically, in the special game execution process 2, in the special game of each round from the first round to the second round, when the special timer 56 counts 0.5 seconds after the special bonus 56 is opened, the special bonus The special accessory driving device 124 is controlled to be in a closed state. Then, “1” is added to the value of the round counter 2933 on the assumption that the condition for ending one round is satisfied.

  The payout control means 270 receives a detection signal from the first start winning port sensor 106, a detection signal from the second start winning port sensor 108, and a detection signal from the big winning port sensor 110 based on the detection signal. Control is performed to cause the payout device 130 to pay out a number of game balls corresponding to a predetermined number of prize balls. Specifically, the payout control means 270 transmits an instruction signal that causes the payout device 130 to pay out three game balls each time the first start winning opening sensor 106 detects the entry of one game ball. 2 Each time the start winning opening sensor 108 detects the entry of one game ball, an instruction signal for paying out three game balls to the payout device 130 is transmitted, and the big winning opening sensor 110 receives one game ball. Each time an entry is detected, an instruction signal for causing the payout device 130 to pay out 15 game balls is transmitted.

  The payout device 130 performs an operation of paying out the number of game balls instructed by the payout control means 270. The payout device 130 is provided with a payout motor in a game ball tank in which game balls are stored, and the payout control means 270 controls the rotation angle of the payout motor so as to receive the number of game balls as instructed. Pay out from the game ball tank. Further, the payout device 130 is provided with a payout sensor 116 that detects the game balls to be paid out one by one. The payout control means 270 actually pays out from the payout device 130 based on a payout signal from the payout sensor 116. The number of played game balls can be managed.

  The communication control unit 280 performs control for transmitting a signal to the sub-board 102. In the gaming machine of this embodiment, only unidirectional communication from the main board 100 to the sub board 102 is possible between the main board 100 and the sub board 102, and from the sub board 102 to the main board 100. Communication connection is established so that signals cannot be transmitted.

  First, when a detection signal is input from the first start prize port sensor 106 or the second start prize port sensor 108, the communication control means 280 transmits a detection notification signal to the sub-board 102 to thereby obtain a first start prize. Communication control is performed to notify the sub-board 102 that a game ball has entered the port 46 or the second start winning port 50.

  In addition, when the special lottery is performed, the communication control unit 280 transmits the special lottery result notification signal to the sub board 102 to perform communication control for notifying the sub board 102 of the result of the special lottery. Here, the results of the special lottery include the results of the jackpot determination process, the symbol determination process, the variation group determination process, the first variation pattern determination process, and the second variation pattern determination process.

  Further, when the variation display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is started, the communication control means 280 transmits a variation start notification signal to the sub-board 102, so that the first special symbol or the second special symbol is transmitted. The communication control is performed to notify the sub-board 102 that the change display is started.

  In addition, when the first special random number value or the second special random number value is held in the special random number storage unit 2914, the communication control unit 280 transmits a hold notification signal to the sub-board 102 to thereby obtain the first special random number value. Alternatively, communication control is performed to notify the sub-board 102 that the second special random number value has been suspended.

  The communication control unit 280 performs communication control for notifying the sub board 102 of the current gaming state by transmitting a main state notification signal to the sub board 102. Note that the main state notification signal may be transmitted to the sub-board 102 for each game, or may be transmitted to the sub-board 102 every time the game state changes. A state notification signal may be transmitted to the sub-board 102.

  Further, the communication control means 280 transmits a counter notification signal to the sub-board 102 to store the stored value of the probability variation end determination counter 2930, the stored value of the short time end determination counter 2932, the round counter 2933, and the big prize counter 2934. In addition, communication control for notifying the sub-board 102 of the stored value of the release number counter 2938 is performed.

  Further, the communication control means 280 performs communication control for notifying the sub-board 102 that the special accessory 56 has been opened by transmitting an opening notification signal to the sub-board 102.

  Next, the sub substrate 102 will be described. The sub board 102 includes an effect control means 300 and a sub memory 310.

  The effect control means 300 is a detection notification signal, a special lottery result notification signal, a variation start notification signal, a hold notification signal, a main state notification signal, a counter notification signal, and an input signal from the effect button switch 150 transmitted from the main board 100. Further, based on the effect data stored in the effect data storage means 3110 of the sub memory 310, the effect display device 170 is controlled to turn on or blink the front frame lamp 12 and the display frame lamp 38, or to the liquid crystal display 32. By controlling the effect device 176, such as displaying an effect image, controlling the sound device 172 to output effect sound from the speaker 14, or driving the effect material driving device 174 to operate the effect material. The effect device 176 is made to produce effects for exciting the game or assisting the game. Then, the effect control means 300 performs a special lottery effect process, a hold display effect process, a state effect process, and the like as a process for causing the effect device 176 to execute an effect.

  In the special lottery effect process, the effect control means 300 is a result of the jackpot determination process, the symbol determination process, the first variation pattern determination process, and the second variation pattern determination process included in the special lottery result notification signal transmitted from the main board 100. The special lottery effect pattern is determined based on the first special symbol display unit 76 in the first special symbol display unit 76 or the second special symbol display unit 80 in the second special symbol display unit 80. The effect device 176 is caused to execute a special lottery effect so as to match the change display and the stop display.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 12A, the effect control means 300 displays a background image (not shown) on the liquid crystal display 32, and a left symbol image 400 and a middle symbol image 402 on the front side of the background image. And the right design image 404 is displayed. Then, each time the special lottery is performed, the effect control means 300 variably displays the left symbol image 400, the middle symbol image 402, and the right symbol image 404 as shown in FIG. The left symbol image 400, the middle symbol image 402, and the right symbol in a mode according to whether or not the jackpot is won in the determination process, and in a mode according to the jackpot symbol determined in the symbol determination process when the jackpot is won A special lottery effect is executed on the liquid crystal display 32 by stopping and displaying the image 404, changing the background image on the liquid crystal display 32, and reproducing and displaying an effect video in which the character image operates. Note that a downward arrow in the figure indicates that each of the left symbol image 400, the middle symbol image 402, and the right symbol image 404 is being displayed in a variable manner.

  More specifically, in the special lottery effect process, the effect control means 300 uses the first effect pattern determination random value and the second effect pattern as the effect lottery random value based on the detection notification signal input from the main board 100. A plurality of types of random values such as a determined random number value are acquired, and a first effect pattern determination process, a second effect pattern determination process, and the like are performed.

  In the first effect pattern determination process, based on the acquired first effect pattern determination random value, the first effect pattern corresponding to the first half of the special lottery effect is changed to any of the first effect patterns of a plurality of types. This is a process for determining whether to do. In the first effect pattern determination process, the effect control means 300 performs random number determination processing with reference to any of the plurality of types of first effect pattern lottery tables stored in the effect lottery table storage means 3112 of the sub memory 310. It is selected according to the first variation pattern determined by the first variation pattern determination process.

  In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, corresponding to the case where the result of the first variation pattern determination process included in the special lottery result notification signal transmitted from the main board 100 is each of the first-half variation pattern 0 to the first-half variation pattern 19. In the effect lottery table storage means 3112, 20 types of first effect pattern lottery tables of the first effect pattern lottery table A to the first effect pattern lottery table T are stored (not shown). In each first effect pattern lottery table, each of 100 first effect pattern determination random numbers from 0 to 99 is associated with one of a plurality of types of first-half effect patterns as a plurality of types of first effect patterns. It has been. Then, when the result of the first variation pattern determination process is the first variation pattern 0, the effect control means 300 selects the first effect pattern lottery table A, and the result of the first variation pattern determination process is the first variation pattern 1. If the first effect pattern lottery table B is selected, the first effect pattern lottery table corresponding to the first variation pattern determined in the first variation pattern determination process is selected.

  Then, the effect control means 300 refers to the selected first effect pattern lottery table, and determines which one of the first half effect patterns is associated with one first effect pattern determination random value, One first half production pattern is determined from a plurality of types of first half production patterns.

  In the second effect pattern determination process, based on the acquired second effect pattern determination random value, the second effect pattern corresponding to the latter half of the special lottery effect is set to any of the plurality of types of second effect patterns. This is a process for determining whether to do. In the second effect pattern determination process, the effect control means 300 performs random number determination processing by referring to any of the plurality of types of second effect pattern lottery tables stored in the effect lottery table storage means 3112 of the sub memory 310. It is selected according to the second variation pattern determined in the second variation pattern determination process.

  In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the result of the second variation pattern determination process included in the special lottery result notification signal transmitted from the main board 100 is the variation pattern without reach 1 to variation pattern 4 without reach and reach variation pattern 1 to reach. Corresponding to each of the variation patterns 15, 19 kinds of second effect pattern lottery tables of the second effect pattern lottery table A to the second effect pattern lottery table S are stored in the effect lottery table storage unit 3112. (Not shown). In each second effect pattern lottery table, for each of 100 second effect pattern determination random values from 0 to 99, a plurality of types of non-reach effect patterns and a plurality of types of reach are provided as a plurality of types of second effect patterns. One of the production patterns is associated. When the result of the second variation pattern determination process is the reachless variation pattern 1, the effect control means 300 selects the second effect pattern lottery table A, and the result of the second variation pattern determination process is the reach variation pattern. If it is 1, the second effect pattern lottery table E is selected, and the second effect pattern lottery table corresponding to the second variation pattern determined in the second variation pattern determination process is selected.

  Then, the effect control means 300 refers to the selected second effect pattern lottery table, and one second effect pattern determination random value is associated with any of a plurality of types of reach-less effect patterns and a plurality of types of reach effect patterns. By determining whether or not there is one reach effect pattern or a plurality of types of reach effect patterns, one reach effect pattern or one reach effect pattern is determined.

  Here, the production time is set for each of the plurality of types of first half production patterns, and the production time of the first half production pattern that can be determined by the first production pattern lottery table A is the variation time of the first half variation pattern 0. The production time of the first half production pattern that is set to the same one second and can be determined by the first production pattern lottery table B is set to 2 seconds that is the same as the fluctuation time of the first half variation pattern 1, and so on. The production time of the first half production pattern that can be determined by the first production pattern lottery table is set to be the same as the variation time of the first half variation pattern corresponding to each first production pattern lottery table.

  Further, the production time is set for each of the plurality of types of reachless production patterns and the plurality of types of reach production patterns, and the production times of the plurality of types of reachless production patterns that can be determined by the second production pattern lottery table A are as follows: These are all set to 1 second, which is the same as the variation time of the no reach variation pattern 1, and the production times of the plurality of types of reach production patterns that can be determined by the second production pattern lottery table E are all the variations of the reach variation pattern 1. It is set to 20 seconds that is the same as the time, etc. The production time of the plurality of types of reachless production patterns or the plurality of types of reach production patterns that can be determined by each second production pattern lottery table is the second production pattern lottery. Change of reach variation pattern or reach variation pattern corresponding to the table It is set time to be the same as.

  In the special lottery effect process, the effect control means 300 performs the special lottery effect in accordance with the start of the variable display of the first special symbol in the first special symbol display unit 76 or the second special symbol in the second special symbol display unit 80. The total production time of the production time according to the first production pattern determined by the first production pattern determination process and the production time according to the second production pattern determined by the second production pattern determination process. Then, a special lottery effect is executed. As a result, the variation time of the first special symbol in the first special symbol display unit 76 or the second special symbol in the second special symbol display unit 80 and the effect time of the special lottery effect are synchronized.

  For example, when the jackpot is not won in the jackpot determination process and the reach-less effect pattern is determined in the second effect pattern determination process, the first special symbol or the second special symbol in the first special symbol display unit 76 is determined. With the start of the variation display of the second special symbol in the symbol display unit 80, the variation display of the left symbol image 400, the middle symbol image 402 and the right symbol image 404 is started as shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 12 (C), the left symbol image 400 is first stopped and displayed, and then, as shown in FIG. 12 (D), the right symbol image 404 is different from the left symbol image 400 (non-reach mode). Stopped display.

  As shown in FIG. 12 (E), the first special symbol in the first special symbol display unit 76 or the second special symbol in the second special symbol display unit 80 is stopped and displayed at substantially the same timing. The symbol image 402 is stopped and displayed in a mode (losing mode) different from the left symbol image 400 and the right symbol image 404.

  Here, in the special lottery effect process, when the jackpot is won in the jackpot determination process, the left symbol image 400, the middle symbol image 402, and the right symbol image 404 are stopped and displayed in the same mode (the jackpot mode), and the jackpot determination process When the jackpot is not won, the left symbol image 400, the middle symbol image 402, and the right symbol image 404 are stopped and displayed in different modes (losing mode). Accordingly, as shown in FIG. 12E, the left symbol image 400, the middle symbol image 402, and the right symbol image 404 are stopped and displayed in different modes (losing modes), so that the jackpot determination process does not win the jackpot. The player is informed of this.

  In addition, for example, when the jackpot is won in the jackpot determination process, or when the jackpot is not won in the jackpot determination process, and the reach presentation pattern is determined in the second stage pattern determination process, the first special symbol display is performed. With the start of variable display of the first special symbol in the section 76 or the second special symbol in the second special symbol display section 80, as shown in FIG. 13A, the left symbol image 400, the middle symbol image 402, and the right As shown in FIG. 13B, first, the left symbol image 400 is stopped and displayed. Then, as shown in FIG. 13C, the right symbol image 404 is changed to the left symbol image 404. 400 is stopped and displayed in the same mode (reach mode).

  Then, as shown in FIG. 13 (D), the speed of the variable display of the middle symbol image 402 is reduced, but the determined reach as shown in FIG. 13 (E) without the middle symbol image 402 being stopped and displayed. An effect video corresponding to the effect pattern is reproduced and displayed. Then, the reproduction display of the effect animation is finished within the variation time of the first special symbol in the first special symbol display unit 76 or the second special symbol in the second special symbol display unit 80.

  When the jackpot is won in the jackpot determination process, the first special symbol in the first special symbol display unit 76 or the second special symbol in the second special symbol display unit 80 is almost the same as being stopped and displayed. At the timing, the middle symbol image 402 is stopped and displayed in the same manner as the left symbol image 400 and the right symbol image 404 (a jackpot manner), thereby notifying the player that the jackpot has been won in the jackpot determination process.

  On the other hand, when the jackpot is not won in the jackpot determination process, the first special symbol in the first special symbol display unit 76 or the second special symbol in the second special symbol display unit 80 is almost stopped and displayed. At the same timing, the middle symbol image 402 is stopped and displayed in a mode (losing mode) different from the left symbol image 400 and the right symbol image 404, so that the player is notified that the jackpot is not won in the jackpot determination process. The

  Here, in the special lottery effect process, the common effect video may be played and displayed both when the jackpot is won and when the jackpot is not won in the jackpot determination process. If this is done, the player's expectation of winning the jackpot can be greatly enhanced.

  In the hold display effect process, the effect control means 300 is based on the hold notification signal transmitted from the main board 100, and the first special random number value or the second special random number held in the special random number storage means 2914 of the main memory 290 is stored. An image indicating the number of numerical values is displayed on the liquid crystal display 32. In the present embodiment, the first reserved display area 411 is displayed in the display area of the liquid crystal display 32 as shown in FIG. 14A in correspondence with the first reserved storage area to the eighth reserved storage area of the special random number storage unit 2914. Eight hold display areas of ˜8 hold display areas 418 are provided, and the hold image 420 can be displayed in each hold display area. In the example of FIG. 14A, since the first special random number value or the second special random number value is reserved in all of the first reserved storage area to the eighth reserved storage area, the first reserved display area 411- The hold image 420 is displayed in the entire eighth hold display area 418.

  Then, when the first special random number value or the second special random number value is held in the first hold storage area, the effect control means 300 displays the hold image 420 in the first hold display area 411, and the second hold When the first special random number value or the second special random number value is held in the storage area, the hold image 420 is displayed in the second hold display area 412, and so on. Depending on whether the first special random number value or the second special random number value is held in each storage area, the hold image 420 is displayed in each of the first hold display area 411 to the eighth hold display area 418. Yes.

  Then, when the special lottery is performed by reading the first special random number value or the second special random number value from the first reserved storage area in the state shown in FIG. As shown, the hold image 420 displayed in the first hold display area 411 is erased, and the hold image 420 displayed in each of the second hold display area 412 to the eighth hold display area 418 is replaced with the original hold image 420. Display control is performed to move from the hold display area to the hold display area whose ordinal number is one smaller. Thereby, it can be shown that the hold image 420 displayed in the first hold display area 411 corresponds to the first special random number value or the second special random number value to be subjected to the next special lottery.

  In the state effect process, the effect control unit 300 operates the character image on the liquid crystal display 32 according to the current gaming state based on the main state notification signal and the counter notification signal transmitted from the main board 100, or the background image. Or changing the effect sound output from the speaker 14 to execute an effect that suggests the current gaming state to the player.

  For example, when the current game state is a probability change state, the effect control means 300 displays a probability change state image that suggests that the current game state is a probability change state on the liquid crystal display 32, and the current game state is If it is in the short-time state, the liquid crystal display 32 indicates that the current gaming state is in the short-time state, and the remaining number of times until the number of special lotteries performed since the start of the short-time state reaches 100 times. A short time state image is displayed.

  When the current gaming state is the special gaming state, the effect control means 300 causes the liquid crystal display 32 to display a special gaming state image indicating that the current gaming state is the special gaming state.

  When the current game state is the normal state, the production control means 300 performs a production state transition lottery every time a predetermined game event such as a special lottery is performed, and the production state is selected from a plurality of types of production states. Which production state is to be set is determined. Then, the effect control means 300 causes the liquid crystal display 32 to display a normal state image corresponding to the set effect state.

  Thus, in the present embodiment, the left symbol image 400, the middle symbol image 402, the right symbol image 404, and the effect are displayed on the liquid crystal display 32 with an effect pattern corresponding to the variation pattern of the first special symbol or the second special symbol in the state display unit 70. By displaying the moving image, the player's expectation for winning the jackpot is increased, and the left symbol image 400, the middle symbol image 402, and the right symbol image 404 in a manner depending on whether or not the jackpot is won. Is stopped and displayed to inform the player of the result of the special lottery.

2. Process Flow of the Present Embodiment FIGS. 15 to 23 are flowcharts showing the flow of various processes performed in the gaming machine of the present embodiment.

  In the gaming machine of this embodiment, an interrupt process is performed every few ms. In this interrupt process, as shown in FIG. 15, a detection process is first performed (step S10). In the detection process, as shown in FIG. 16, when the passing gate sensor 104 detects the passing of the game ball (Y in step S100), random numbers are generated when the number of normal holdings is less than 4 (Y in step S102). The normal lottery random value is acquired from the means 210 (step S104), and the acquired normal lottery random value is stored in the normal random number storage means 2912 (step S106).

  Further, when the first start winning opening sensor 106 detects the entry of a game ball (Y in step S108), if the first special reserve number is less than 4 (Y in step S110), the random number generator 210 generates a special. The lottery random number value is acquired (step S112), and the acquired special lottery random value is stored in the special random number storage unit 2914 as the first special random number value (step S114).

  Further, when the second start winning opening sensor 108 detects the entry of a game ball (Y in step S116), if the second special reserve number is less than four (Y in step S118), the random number generating means 210 will issue a special. The lottery random number value is acquired (step S120), and the acquired special lottery random value is stored in the special random number storage unit 2914 as the second special random number value (step S122).

  Further, when the big prize opening sensor 110 detects the entry of the game ball (Y in step S123), 1 is added to the big prize number counter 2936 of the main memory 290 that counts the number of winnings to the big prize opening 54 (step S124). ).

  Then, a normal symbol process is performed in the interrupt process shown in FIG. 15 (step S20). In the normal symbol processing, as shown in FIG. 17, when the random number for normal lottery is stored in the normal random number storage means 2912 (Y in step S130), and the variation display of the normal symbol is finished. (Y in step S132), the normal winning determination process (step S134) and the normal variation pattern determination process (step S136) are performed on the random numbers for normal lottery read from the first reserved storage area of the normal random number storage unit 2912. Based on the result, the normal symbol display control process (step S138) is performed. If the normal symbol variation display is not completed (N in step S132), the normal hit determination process and the normal variation pattern determination process and The normal symbol display control process is not performed, the random number for normal lottery is held, and the normal symbol process is terminated.

  Further, in the interrupt process shown in FIG. 15, a special symbol process is performed (step S30). In the special symbol process, as shown in FIG. 18, the first special random number value or the second special random number value is stored in the special random number storage means 2914 (Y in step S140), and the gaming state is the special game. If the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol has ended (Y in step S142), the first special random number value read from the first reserved storage area of the special random number storage means 2912 or For the second special random value, jackpot determination processing (step S144), symbol determination processing (step S146), variation group determination processing (step S148), first variation pattern determination processing (step S150) and second variation pattern determination processing ( Step S152), and based on the result, the first special symbol display control process or the second special symbol display control process (S -Up S154) perform.

  On the other hand, if the gaming state is the special gaming state, or the variation display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is not completed (N in step S142), the jackpot determination process, the symbol determination process, the variation group determination The first special random number value or the second special random number value is suspended without performing the process, the first fluctuation pattern determination process, and the second fluctuation pattern determination process, and the special symbol process is terminated.

  Further, in the interrupt process shown in FIG. 15, a normal accessory control process is performed (step S50). In the normal accessory control process, as shown in FIG. 19, when the normal hit is won in the normal hit determination process (Y in step S180), and the gaming state is neither the short-time state nor the probable change state (step In step S182, N), the normal accessory control process 1 is performed (step S184), and when the gaming state is the short-time state or the probability change state (Y in step S182), the normal accessory control process 2 is performed (step S186).

  Further, in the interrupt process shown in FIG. 15, a special game execution process is performed (step S60). In the special game execution process, as shown in FIG. 20, when the game state shifts to the special game state (Y in step S190), the special game start process (step S192), the special accessory control process (step S194), and the counter update Processing (step S196) is performed.

  In the special game start process, as shown in FIG. 21, the upper limit value of the round counter 2933 is set according to the type of jackpot symbol (step S200), and the upper limit value of the release timer 2934 is set according to the type of jackpot symbol. (Step S202), the upper limit value of the number-of-opens counter 2938 is set according to the type of jackpot symbol (Step S204).

  In the special character control process, as shown in FIG. 22, when the special game start process ends or when an interval time from when the special character 56 is closed to when the special character 56 is opened is elapsed (in step S210). Y), the special accessory driving device 124 is controlled to be in an open state (step S212). Then, by transmitting a release notification signal to the sub-board 102, the sub-board 102 is notified that the special combination 56 has been opened (step S214), and the count of the release timer 2934 is started (step S214). S216). Then, when the value of the release timer 2934 reaches the upper limit value (Y in step S218), the special accessory drive device 124 is controlled to be in a closed state (step S220), and the release timer 2934 is set. Is reset (step S222). Even if the value of the release timer 2934 has not reached the upper limit (N in step S218), if the value of the big prize counter 2936 has reached the upper limit (Y in step S224), the special character 56 Is controlled to be in the closed state (step S220), and the value of the release timer 2934 is reset (step S222).

  In the counter update process, as shown in FIG. 23, when the special accessory 56 is closed (Y in step S240), “1” is added to the value of the number-of-opening counter 2938 (step S242), and the number-of-opening counter 2938 is obtained. When the value reaches the upper limit value (Y in step S244), the value of the opening number counter 2938 is reset (step S246). Even if the value of the number-of-opens counter 2938 has not reached the upper limit (N in step S244), if the value of the big prize counter 2936 has reached the upper limit (Y in step S248), the number-of-opens counter The value of 2938 is reset (step S246). Then, “1” is added to the value of the round counter 2933 (step S250). When the value of the round counter 2933 reaches the upper limit value (Y in step S252), the value of the round counter 2933 is reset (step S254). A special game end process for ending the special game state is executed (step S256). On the other hand, if the value of the big prize counter 2936 has not reached the upper limit (N in step S248) or if the value of the round counter 2933 has not reached the upper limit (N in step S252), the interval time Counting is started (step S258).

  Further, in the interruption process shown in FIG. 15, a payout control process is performed (step S70). In the payout control process, a first start prize port sensor 106, a second start prize port sensor 108, and a third start prize port sensor 109 are used. Based on the detection of the entry of the game ball by the special winning opening sensor 110, an instruction signal for paying out the game balls corresponding to the number of game balls is transmitted to the payout device 130.

  In the interrupt process shown in FIG. 15, a communication control process is performed (step S80). In the communication control process, a detection notification signal, a special lottery result notification signal, a change start notification signal, a hold notification signal, a main state notification signal The counter notification signal, the release notification signal, and the like are transmitted to the effect control means 300 of the sub-board 102.

3. Control Method of this Embodiment Hereinafter, the control method of this embodiment will be described in detail.

  In the present embodiment, when the 16-round symbol winning flag is set to ON in the special lottery, the liquid crystal display 32 corresponds to the reach effect pattern as shown in FIGS. 13 (A) to 13 (E). After the effect animation to be reproduced is displayed, as shown in FIG. 24A, the middle symbol image 402 is stopped and displayed at “7” in the same manner as the left symbol image 400 and the right symbol image 404, and the left symbol is displayed. When the image 400, the middle symbol image 402, and the right symbol image 404 are stopped and displayed in the display mode (specific display mode) of “7, 7, 7”, a special game of 16 rounds corresponding to the 16 round symbols is executed. Is notified to the player.

  When the first round special game is started, a special game state image 410 indicating that the first round special game is being executed is displayed on the liquid crystal display 32 as shown in FIG. When the special game of the second round is started, a special game state image 410 indicating that the special game of the second round is being executed is displayed on the liquid crystal display 32 as shown in FIG. When the 16-round special game is started, as shown in FIG. 24D, a special game state image 410 indicating that the 16th round special game as the last round is being executed is displayed on the liquid crystal display 32. Is displayed.

  On the other hand, when the winning flag of special symbol A, special symbol B or special symbol C is set to the ON state in the special lottery, as shown in FIGS. 13 (A) to 13 (E), the liquid crystal display 32 After the effect animation corresponding to the reach effect pattern is reproduced and displayed, as shown in FIG. 25A, the middle symbol image 402 stops at “special” which is different from the left symbol image 400 and the right symbol image 404. When the left symbol image 400, the middle symbol image 402, and the right symbol image 404 are stopped and displayed in the display mode (special display mode) of “7 / special / 7”, the special symbol A, the special symbol B, and the special symbol image are displayed. The player is notified that a special game corresponding to one of the symbols C is executed. That is, in the present embodiment, when the winning flag of special symbol A, special symbol B, or special symbol C is set to the ON state in the special lottery, depending on the effect image displayed on the liquid crystal display 32, the special symbol A, The player cannot discriminate whether the special game corresponding to the special symbol B or the special symbol C is executed.

  Then, when the special game of the first round corresponding to any one of the special symbol A, the special symbol B, and the special symbol C is started and the special bonus item 56 is opened for the first time, it is shown in FIG. As described above, the acquisition time image 500 indicating that 2 seconds have been acquired as the time for the special character 56 to be in the open state is displayed on the liquid crystal display 32, and from the start of the first round special game to the present A current total acquisition time image 502 indicating that the total acquisition time is 2 seconds is displayed on the liquid crystal display 32.

  Then, when 2 seconds have passed since the special character 56 is in the open state and the special character 56 is in the closed state, the acquired time image 500 is erased as shown in FIG. The total acquired time image 502 is maintained in a state showing 2 seconds and displayed on the liquid crystal display 32.

  Then, when the special feature 56 is opened for the second time after the special feature 56 is closed, the special feature 56 is opened as shown in FIG. An acquisition time image 500 indicating that 2 seconds have been acquired as the time for entering the state is displayed on the liquid crystal display 32, and the current total acquisition time image 502 is updated to a state indicating 4 seconds and displayed on the liquid crystal display 32.

  Then, when 2 seconds have elapsed since the special character 56 is in the open state and the special character 56 is in the closed state, the acquired time image 500 is erased as shown in FIG. The total acquisition time image 502 is maintained in a state of 4 seconds and displayed on the liquid crystal display 32.

  As described above, in this embodiment, when a special game corresponding to any of the special symbol A, the special symbol B, and the special symbol C is executed, there is a period during which the special accessory 56 is in an open state by one opening operation. Since it is set for 2 seconds, 0 to 2 game balls often win the big prize opening 54 by one opening operation. Then, when the special action 54 is released repeatedly, and the value of the big prize counter 2936 reaches “10” which is the upper limit value, it is assumed that the end condition of the first round is satisfied, and FIG. As shown in FIG. 5, a total acquisition time image 504 for each round indicating the total acquisition time in the special game of the first round is displayed on the liquid crystal display 32. For example, when one game ball wins the big winning opening 54 in each opening operation and the opening operation is performed 10 times, the end condition of the first round is satisfied, as shown in FIG. In addition, a total acquisition time image 504 for each round indicating that the total acquisition time in the special game of the first round is 2 seconds × 10 times = 20 seconds is displayed on the liquid crystal display 32.

  Here, in this embodiment, the greater the number of game balls that are awarded to the grand prize opening 54 in one opening operation, the more the number of opening operations of the special accessory 56 when the end condition of one round is satisfied. Therefore, the acquisition time indicated by the total acquisition time image 504 for each round is reduced. For example, in the special game of the first round, when two game balls win the big winning opening 54 in each opening operation and the opening condition is satisfied five times because the opening condition is satisfied. A total acquisition time image 504 for each round indicating that the total acquisition time is 2 seconds × 5 times = 10 seconds is displayed on the liquid crystal display 32.

  On the other hand, the smaller the number of game balls that enter the grand prize opening 54 in one opening operation, the more the number of opening operations of the special character 56 when the end condition of one round is satisfied. The acquisition time indicated by the total acquisition time image 504 for each time increases. For example, if the game ball does not win much in the big winning opening 54 in each opening operation and the opening condition of 14 times that is the upper limit value is performed and the end condition of the first round is satisfied, the first round A total acquisition time image 504 for each round indicating that the total acquisition time in the special game is 2 seconds × 14 times = 28 seconds is displayed on the liquid crystal display 32.

  When the special game of the second round corresponding to any of the special symbol A, the special symbol B, and the special symbol C is started, the special character 56 is opened like the special game of the first round. Every time, an acquisition time image 500 indicating that 2 seconds have been acquired is displayed on the liquid crystal display 32, and the current total acquisition time image 502 is updated and displayed on the liquid crystal display 32.

  Then, in the special game of the second round, the special action 54 is released repeatedly, and the value of the big prize counter 2936 reaches the upper limit “10” or the value of the number-of-opens counter 2938 is the upper limit. When a certain “14” is reached, a total acquisition time image 504 for each round indicating the total acquisition time in the special game of the second round is displayed on the liquid crystal display 32, assuming that the end condition of the first round is satisfied.

  Then, a special game of the fifth round corresponding to any of special symbol A, special symbol B, and special symbol C is started, and each time the special character 56 is opened, it indicates that 2 seconds have been acquired. While the time image 500 is displayed on the liquid crystal display 32, the current total acquired time image 502 is updated and displayed on the liquid crystal display 32, and the value of the big prize counter 2936 reaches the upper limit “10”, When the value of the number-of-releases counter 2938 reaches “14” which is the upper limit value, the total acquisition time image for each round indicating the total acquisition time in the special game of the fifth round is assumed, assuming that the end condition of the fifth round is satisfied. 504 is displayed on the liquid crystal display 32.

  Here, when the end condition of the fifth round is satisfied, when the special game corresponding to the special symbol A is executed, the end condition of the special game state is also satisfied, so as shown in FIG. A final acquisition time image 506 showing the total acquisition time in the special game from the first round to the fifth round is displayed on the liquid crystal display 32. For example, if the total acquisition time in the special game of each round is 20 seconds, the total acquisition time in the special game from the first round to the fifth round is 20 as shown in FIG. A final acquisition time image 506 indicating that second × 5 rounds = 100 seconds is displayed on the liquid crystal display 32.

  On the other hand, when the special game corresponding to the special symbol B or the special symbol C is being executed, even if the end condition of the fifth round is satisfied, the end condition of the special game state is not satisfied. ), A continuation notification image 508 indicating that the special gaming state is continued is displayed on the liquid crystal display 32.

  Then, when the special game of the sixth round corresponding to either the special symbol B or the special symbol C is started, an acquisition time image indicating that 2 seconds have been acquired every time the special bonus item 56 is opened. 500 is displayed on the liquid crystal display 32, and the current total acquisition time image 502 is updated and displayed on the liquid crystal display 32.

  Then, in the special game of the sixth round, the special action 54 is released repeatedly, and the value of the big prize counter 2936 reaches the upper limit “10” or the value of the number-of-opens counter 2938 is the upper limit. When a certain “14” is reached, a total acquisition time image 504 for each round indicating the total acquisition time in the special game of the sixth round is displayed on the liquid crystal display 32, assuming that the end condition of the sixth round is satisfied.

  Then, a special game of the tenth round corresponding to either the special symbol B or the special symbol C is started, and an acquisition time image 500 indicating that 2 seconds have been acquired every time the special character 56 is opened. In addition to being displayed on the liquid crystal display 32, the current total acquisition time image 502 is updated and displayed on the liquid crystal display 32, or the value of the big prize counter 2936 reaches the upper limit “10” or the number-of-opens counter 2938. When the value of “14” reaches the upper limit “14”, the total acquisition time image 504 indicating the total acquisition time in the special game of the tenth round is displayed on the liquid crystal display, assuming that the end condition of the tenth round is satisfied. 32.

  Here, when the end condition of the 10th round is satisfied, when the special game corresponding to the special symbol B is executed, the end condition of the special game state is also satisfied. A final acquisition time image 506 showing the total acquisition time in the special game from the first round to the tenth round is displayed on the liquid crystal display 32. For example, if the total acquisition time in each round of special games is 20 seconds, the total acquisition time in the special games from the first round to the tenth round is 20 as shown in FIG. A final acquisition time image 506 indicating that second × 10 rounds = 200 seconds is displayed on the liquid crystal display 32.

  On the other hand, when the special game corresponding to the special symbol C is being executed, even if the end condition of the tenth round is satisfied, the end condition of the special game state is not satisfied, so as shown in FIG. In addition, a continuation notification image 508 indicating that the special gaming state is continued is displayed on the liquid crystal display 32.

  When the eleventh round special game corresponding to the special symbol C is started, an acquisition time image 500 indicating that 2 seconds have been acquired is displayed on the liquid crystal display 32 every time the special bonus item 56 is opened. At the same time, the current total acquisition time image 502 is updated and displayed on the liquid crystal display 32.

  Then, in the eleventh round of special games, the special action 54 is repeatedly released, and the value of the big prize counter 2936 reaches the upper limit “10” or the value of the number-of-opens counter 2938 is the upper limit. When a certain “14” is reached, a total acquisition time image 504 for each round indicating the total acquisition time in the special game of the eleventh round is displayed on the liquid crystal display 32, assuming that the end condition of the eleventh round is satisfied.

  Then, a special game of the 16th round corresponding to the special symbol C is started, and an acquisition time image 500 indicating that 2 seconds have been acquired is displayed on the liquid crystal display 32 every time the special character 56 is opened. At the same time, the current total acquisition time image 502 is updated and displayed on the liquid crystal display 32, and the value of the big prize counter 2936 reaches “10” which is the upper limit value or the value of the number-of-opens counter 2938 is the upper limit value. When “14” is reached, assuming that the end condition of the 16th round is satisfied, a total acquisition time image 504 for each round indicating the total acquisition time in the special game of the 16th round is displayed on the liquid crystal display 32.

  Here, when the special game corresponding to the special symbol C is being executed, if the end condition of the 16th round is satisfied, the end condition of the special game state is also satisfied. Therefore, as shown in FIG. A final acquisition time image 506 showing the total acquisition time in the special game from the first round to the sixteenth round is displayed on the liquid crystal display 32. For example, if the total acquisition time in the special game of each round is 20 seconds, as shown in FIG. 26 (E), the total acquisition time in the special game from the first round to the 16th round is 20 A final acquisition time image 506 indicating that second × 16 rounds = 320 seconds is displayed on the liquid crystal display 32.

  As described above, in this embodiment, when the winning flag of the special symbol A, the special symbol B, or the special symbol C is set to the ON state in the special lottery, depending on the effect image displayed on the liquid crystal display 32, the special symbol is displayed. Each time the special bonus item 56 is opened while the player cannot discriminate whether the special game corresponding to A, special symbol B, or special symbol C is executed, FIG. 25 (B) or FIG. 25 (D), an acquisition time image 500 indicating that 2 seconds have been acquired is displayed on the liquid crystal display 32, and the current total acquisition time image 502 is updated and displayed on the liquid crystal display 32. When the end condition of the round is satisfied, a total acquisition time image 504 for each round is displayed on the liquid crystal display 32 as shown in FIG.

  Then, when the end condition of the fifth round is satisfied, when the special game corresponding to the special symbol A is being executed, the final acquisition time image 506 is displayed on the liquid crystal display 32 as shown in FIG. Although displayed, when a special game corresponding to the special symbol B or the special symbol C is being executed, a continuation notification image 508 is displayed on the liquid crystal display 32 as shown in FIG.

  Further, when the end condition of the tenth round is satisfied, when a special game corresponding to the special symbol B is being executed, a final acquisition time image 506 is displayed on the liquid crystal display 32 as shown in FIG. Although displayed, when a special game corresponding to the special symbol C is being executed, a continuation notification image 508 is displayed on the liquid crystal display 32 as shown in FIG.

  Further, when the special game corresponding to the special symbol C is being executed, the final acquisition time image 506 is displayed on the liquid crystal display 32 as shown in FIG. Is displayed.

  Therefore, in this embodiment, when the winning symbol of special symbol A, special symbol B, or special symbol C is set to the ON state in the special lottery, the player has a sense of expectation that the special gaming state will continue for a longer time. The tension of the player in the special gaming state can be effectively increased.

  In the present embodiment, the smaller the number of game balls that win the grand prize opening 54 in one opening operation, the more acquisition time indicated by the total acquisition time image 504 for each round, and the final acquisition time image 506 More acquisition time is shown. As a result, in this embodiment, even if the number of game balls to be awarded to the big winning opening 54 is small in one opening operation, it is indicated that the player has gained a lot of profit. Can do.

  In the present embodiment, every time the special combination 56 is opened, an acquisition time image 500 indicating that 2 seconds has been acquired as the time for the special combination 56 to be opened is displayed on the liquid crystal display 32. However, when the value of the winning prize counter 2936 reaches the upper limit “10”, the special feature 56 is closed even if two seconds have not passed since the special feature 56 was opened. It may become a state. However, in this embodiment, since the period during which the special bonus item 56 is in the open state in one opening operation is set to 2 seconds, the value of the big prize counter 2936 reaches the upper limit “10”. In addition, even if the game ball enters the big prize opening 54 and the special game 56 is closed before 2 seconds have passed since the special game 56 is in the open state, the player is inconsistent or lost. The feeling can be made difficult.

  Below, the process performed in the production | presentation control means 180 which implement | achieves the control method of this embodiment is demonstrated using a flowchart. First, as shown in FIG. 27, the effect control means 180 receives any release notification signal from the main board 10 (Y in step S300) in the acquisition time display process, and any of special symbol A, special symbol B, and special symbol C is received. If it is a special game corresponding to the above (Y in step S302), an acquisition time image 500 indicating that 2 seconds has been acquired as a time for the special character 56 to be in the open state is displayed on the liquid crystal display 32 (step S302). S304).

  Further, as shown in FIG. 28, the effect control means 180 receives the release notification signal from the main board 10 (Y in step S310) in the total acquisition time display process, and sets the value of the round total counter 3114 in the sub memory 310. “2” corresponding to the acquisition time for 2 seconds is added (step S312), and based on the value of the round total counter 3114, the current acquisition time indicating the total acquisition time from the start of the special game of each round to the present Are displayed on the liquid crystal display 32 (step S314).

  Until the counter notification signal indicating that the value of the round counter 2933 has been updated is received from the main substrate 10 (Y in step S316), the processing from step S310 to step S316 is repeated, and the round counter 2933 is transmitted from the main substrate 10. When the counter notification signal indicating that the value of the round is updated (Y in step S316), the total acquisition time for each round indicating the total acquisition time in the special game of each round based on the value of the round total counter 3114 The image 504 is displayed on the liquid crystal display 32 (step S318). Then, the value of the round total counter 3114 is added to the value of the final total counter 3116 of the sub memory 310 (step S320), and the value of the round total counter 3114 is reset to “0” which is an initial value (step S322).

  The processing from step S310 to step S324 is repeated until the counter notification signal indicating that the value of the round counter 2933 has reached the upper limit value is received from the main substrate 10 (Y in step S324), and the round from the main substrate 10 is repeated. When the counter notification signal indicating that the value of the counter 2933 has reached the upper limit value is received (Y in step S324), the final indicating the total acquisition time in the special game of all rounds based on the value of the final total counter 3116 The acquired time image 506 is displayed on the liquid crystal display 32 (step S326). Then, the value of the final total counter 3116 is reset to “0” which is an initial value (step S328).

4). Modifications The present invention is not limited to those described in the above embodiment, and various modifications can be made. Modifications will be introduced below. Note that the above-described embodiment and various methods described below as modified examples can be appropriately combined and employed as a control method for realizing the present invention.

  First, in the above-described embodiment, an example where the acquisition time image 500 indicating that 2 seconds has been acquired as the time for the special combination 56 to be opened is displayed on the liquid crystal display 32 every time the special combination 56 is opened. However, when the special combination 56 is in the open state, an acquisition time image indicating that the acquisition time different from the special combination 56 has been acquired is displayed on the liquid crystal display 32. You may do it.

  Specifically, in this example, in the special game corresponding to any of the special symbol A, the special symbol B, and the special symbol C, when the special character 56 is opened for the first time in each round, FIG. As shown in the figure, the initial acquisition time acquired as the time for the special feature 56 to be opened in the round within the total range of the time for the special feature 56 to be opened in the special game of one round is shown. An initial acquisition time image 600 is displayed on the liquid crystal display 32.

  Specifically, in this example as well, in the same way as in the above embodiment, the total time for which the special bonus item 56 is in the open state may be 10 seconds at the shortest in one round of special games. 2 seconds corresponding to 2 seconds, 4 seconds corresponding to 2 opening operations, 6 seconds corresponding to 3 opening operations, 8 seconds corresponding to 4 opening operations (from multiple periods) by lottery One initial acquisition time is determined, and an initial acquisition time image 600 indicating the determined initial acquisition time is displayed on the liquid crystal display 32.

  In the example of FIG. 29A, since the initial acquisition time is determined to be 6 seconds, an initial acquisition time image 600 indicating that the initial acquisition time is 6 seconds is displayed on the liquid crystal display 32. In this example, an initial acquisition time image 600 is displayed on the liquid crystal display 32, and a remaining time image 602 indicating that the remaining acquisition time is 6 seconds is displayed on the liquid crystal display 32.

  Then, when 2 seconds have passed since the special character 56 is in the open state and the special character 56 is in the closed state, the initial acquisition time image 600 is erased as shown in FIG. The remaining time image 602 is updated to a state indicating 4 seconds and displayed on the liquid crystal display 32.

  Then, when the special feature 56 is in the closed state after the interval time has elapsed and the special feature 56 is in the open state for the second time, the remaining time image 602 becomes 4 as shown in FIG. It is displayed on the liquid crystal display 32 while maintaining the state indicating the second.

  Then, when 2 seconds have elapsed since the special character 56 is in the open state and the special character 56 is in the closed state, the remaining time image 602 is in a state indicating 2 seconds as shown in FIG. It is updated and displayed on the liquid crystal display 32.

  Then, when the special feature 56 is in the closed state after the interval time has elapsed since the special feature 56 is closed, the remaining time image 602 is 2 as shown in FIG. It is displayed on the liquid crystal display 32 while maintaining the state indicating the second.

  Then, when 2 seconds have passed since the special character 56 is in the open state and the special character 56 is in the closed state, as shown in FIG. 30A, the remaining time image 602 is in a state indicating 0 second. It is updated and displayed on the liquid crystal display 32.

  When the special feature 56 is in the closed state and the interval time elapses and the special feature 56 is in the open state for the fourth time, as shown in FIG. In accordance with the value of the counter 2936, the time during which the special character 56 is opened in the remaining special game of the round within the range of the total time during which the special character 56 is opened in the remaining special game of the round. The additional acquisition time image 604 indicating the additional acquisition time acquired as is displayed on the liquid crystal display 32.

  Specifically, in this example as well, in the same manner as in the above-described embodiment, 0 to 2 game balls often win the big winning opening 54 by one opening operation, so the value of the big winning number counter 2936 is “9”. ", That is, when one winning is possible in the round, 2 seconds is determined as the additional acquisition time, and when the value of the big winning counter 2936 is" 8 " That is, when two winnings are possible in the round, 2 seconds is determined as the additional acquisition time, and when the value of the big winning counter 2936 is “7”, that is, the round When 3 winnings are possible, 2 seconds is determined as the additional acquisition time, and when the value of the big winnings counter 2936 is “6”, that is, 4 winnings are possible in the round. 2 seconds or 4 seconds If the value of the big winning number counter 2936 is “5”, that is, if five winnings are possible in the round, 2 or 4 seconds are additionally acquired. If the value of the big prize counter 2936 is “4”, that is, if 6 winnings are possible in the round, 2 seconds, 4 seconds or 6 seconds are additionally acquired. If the value of the big prize counter 2936 is “3”, that is, if seven winnings are possible in the round, 2 seconds, 4 seconds or 6 seconds are additionally acquired. If the value of the big prize counter 2936 is “2”, that is, if 8 winnings are possible in the round, 2 seconds, 4 seconds, 6 seconds or 8 seconds are set. As additional acquisition time If the value of the big prize counter 2936 is “1”, that is, if 9 winnings are possible in the round, 2 seconds, 4 seconds, 6 seconds or 8 seconds are added. Determine as acquisition time.

  Then, an additional acquisition time image 604 indicating the determined additional acquisition time is displayed on the liquid crystal display 32. In the example of FIG. 30B, the value of the big prize counter 2936 is “6”, but since the additional acquisition time is determined to be 2 seconds, the additional acquisition time image indicating that the additional acquisition time is 2 seconds. Reference numeral 604 is displayed on the liquid crystal display 32. Then, in this example, the additional acquisition time image 604 is displayed on the liquid crystal display 32, and the remaining time image 602 is also updated to a state indicating 2 seconds and displayed on the liquid crystal display 32.

  Then, when 2 seconds have elapsed since the special character 56 is in the open state and the special character 56 is in the closed state, as shown in FIG. 30C, the remaining time image 602 is in a state indicating 0 second. It is updated and displayed on the liquid crystal display 32.

  Then, when the special feature 56 is in the closed state after the interval time has elapsed and the special feature 56 is in the open state for the fifth time, as shown in FIG. In accordance with the value of the counter 2936, the additional acquisition time image 604 is displayed on the liquid crystal display 32 within the range of the total time during which the special bonus item 56 is in the open state in the remaining special games of the round. In the example of FIG. 30D, since the additional acquisition time is determined as 2 seconds because the value of the big prize counter 2936 is “8”, the additional acquisition time indicating that the additional acquisition time is 2 seconds. An image 604 is displayed on the liquid crystal display 32. Then, the additional acquisition time image 604 is displayed on the liquid crystal display 32 and the remaining time image 602 is also updated to a state indicating 2 seconds and displayed on the liquid crystal display 32.

  Then, when 2 seconds have passed since the special character 56 is in the open state and the special character 56 is in the closed state, the remaining time image 602 is in a state indicating 0 second as shown in FIG. It is updated and displayed on the liquid crystal display 32.

  And in this round, the player gained a total of 10 seconds, 6 seconds for the initial acquisition time, 2 seconds for the first additional acquisition time, and 2 seconds for the second additional acquisition time. By performing the opening operation, the value of the big prize counter 2936 reaches the upper limit “10” when the special bonus item 56 is in the open state for the fifth time, and the end condition of the round is It is filled. Then, when the next round is started, the initial acquisition time is determined for the next round.

  As described above, in this modified example, when each round is started, a relatively long acquisition time is set as the initial acquisition time, and the value of the big prize counter 2936 is set to the upper limit “10” in each round. Immediately before the arrival, 2 seconds are set as the additional acquisition time. As a result, in the present modification, when the special bonus item 56 is in the open state, the value of the big prize counter 2936 is set to the upper limit while acquiring different acquisition times for the initial acquisition time and the additional acquisition time. Even if a special ball 56 is opened and a special ball 56 is closed and the special ball 56 is closed before two seconds have passed since the special ball 56 is opened, , Making it difficult for players to feel inconsistencies and loss.

  Below, the process performed in the production | presentation control means 180 which implement | achieves the control method of this modification is demonstrated using a flowchart. First, as shown in FIG. 31, in the initial acquisition time determination process, the effect control means 180 determines the initial acquisition time when the gaming state shifts to the special gaming state or the round counter 2933 is updated (step S400). (Step S402), the initial acquisition time is set in a remaining time counter (not shown) of the sub memory 310 (Step S404). When the release notification signal is received from the main board 10 (Y in step S406), an initial acquisition time image 600 indicating the initial acquisition time is displayed on the liquid crystal display 32 (step S408).

  Further, as shown in FIG. 32, the effect control means 180 obtains 2 seconds from the value of the remaining time counter when the value of the release count counter 2938 is updated (Y in step S420) in the additional acquisition time determination process. “2” corresponding to time is subtracted (step S422). When the remaining time counter value reaches “0” (Y in step S424), an additional acquisition time is determined by lottery according to the value of the big prize counter 2936 (step S426), and the determined additional acquisition time remains. The time counter is set (step S428). When the release notification signal is received from the main board 10 (Y in step S430), an additional acquisition time image 604 indicating the additional acquisition time is displayed on the liquid crystal display 32 (step S432). On the other hand, even if the value of the remaining time counter has not reached “0” (N in step S424), if the value of the round counter 2933 is updated (Y in step S434), the process ends.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 33, when the remaining time counter value is updated (Y in step S440), the effect control unit 180 updates the current remaining acquisition time based on the remaining time counter value. Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 32 (step S442).

  Note that the number of game balls more than the number assumed in one opening operation wins the big prize opening 54, so that the remaining time image 602 shows a time longer than 2 seconds in the big prize number counter 2936. When the value reaches the upper limit and one round is completed, the initial acquisition time is set for the next round until the remaining time image 602 shows 0 seconds even if the next round is started. After the next round is started and the remaining time image 602 shows 0 seconds, the special feature 56 is opened several times in the next round. The initial acquisition time for the next round is determined and determined within the range of the total acquisition time that can be acquired in the remaining special games of the next round according to the value of the winning prize counter 2936 at that time. The initial acquisition time image 600 indicating the period acquisition time may be displayed on the liquid crystal display 32.

  Specifically, an initial acquisition time image 600 indicating that the initial acquisition time is 8 seconds is displayed on the liquid crystal display 32 when the special bonus item 56 is opened for the first time in the first round. However, or when the special character 56 is opened for the third time in the first round, an additional acquisition time image 604 indicating that the additional acquisition time is 6 seconds is displayed on the liquid crystal display 32. In the state where the remaining time image 602 indicates 4 seconds, when the value of the big prize counter 2936 reaches the upper limit value and the first round ends, the remaining time image 602 indicates the state indicating 0 seconds. In the second round, the special game 56 was opened several times, and the remaining special games in the second round were decided according to the value of the big prize counter 2936 at that time. Within the acquisition time of the total that may be acquired Te, a second round to determine the initial acquisition time, the initial acquisition time image 600 indicating the determined initial acquisition time may be displayed on the liquid crystal display 32.

  In this way, even if one round is completed with the remaining time image 602 indicating the remaining time, the remaining time depends on the time when the special feature 56 is opened in the next round. Since time can be consumed, it is possible to make it difficult for players to feel inconsistencies and loss.

  Further, in the above-described modification, the initial acquisition time acquired as the time for the special feature 56 to be in the open state within the total range of the time for the special feature 56 to be in the open state in the special game of one round. The initial acquisition time image 600 and the remaining time image 602 to be shown have been described as examples on the liquid crystal display 32. However, within the range of the total time during which the special bonus item 56 is opened in one special game state, In the special game state, the liquid crystal display 32 may display an initial acquisition time image 600 and a remaining time image 602 indicating the initial acquisition time acquired as the time when the special object 56 is in the open state.

  Specifically, since a special game of at least 5 rounds is performed in one special game state (at the time of winning the special symbol A), a special game 56 is opened in one special game state. Since the total may be as short as 50 seconds, one initial by lottery (from multiple periods) out of 48 seconds corresponding to 2 to 24 opening operations corresponding to one opening operation (from multiple periods) The acquisition time may be determined.

  Then, when the remaining time image 602 is updated to a state indicating 0 second, the special character 56 in the remaining special game in the special game state according to the value of the round counter 2933 and the value of the big prize counter 2936 at that time. The additional acquisition time image 604 showing the additional acquisition time acquired as the time when the special object 56 is opened in the remaining special game in the special game state within the range The remaining time image 602 may be displayed on the liquid crystal display 32.

2 outer frame, 4 game area, 6 game board, 8 glass unit, 10 front frame,
12 front frame lamp, 14 speakers, 16 upper plate, 18 payout opening,
20 Grip Unit, 22 Supply Port, 24 Lower Plate, 26 Production Button,
28 outer rail, 30 inner rail, 32 liquid crystal display, 34 display frame,
36 production units, 38 display frame lamps, 40 openings, 42 passages,
44 stages, 46 first start prize opening, 48 passing gate, 50 second start prize opening,
52 Normal character, 54 First big prize opening, 56 First special character, 62 Out,
70 status display section, 72 normal symbol display section, 74 normal hold display section,
76 1st special symbol display part, 78 1st special reservation display part, 80 2nd special symbol display part,
82 second special hold display section, 84 gaming state display section, 100 main board,
102 Sub-board, 104 Passing gate sensor, 106 First starting prize opening sensor,
108 second start winning opening sensor, 110 large winning opening sensor, 116 payout sensor,
120 status display drive device, 122 normal actor drive device, 124 special actor drive device 130 payout device, 150 effect button switch, 170 effect display device,
172 sound device, 174 production device drive device, 176 production device,
210 random number generation means, 220 normal lottery means, 222 normal display control means,
224 normal accessory control means, 230 special lottery means, 240 special display control means,
250 game state transition control means, 260 special game execution means, 270 payout control means,
280 communication control means, 290 main memory,
2910 lottery table storage means, 2912 ordinary random number storage means,
2914 special random number storage means, 2916 flag storage means,
2930 Probability end determination counter, 2932 Short time end determination counter,
2933 round counter, 2934 release timer, 2936 big prize counter,
2938 Opening counter,
300 effect control means, 310 sub memory, 3110 effect data storage means,
3112 effect lottery table storage means, 3114 round total counter,
3116 Final total counter,

Claims (1)

A gaming machine having a game area in which a game medium moves, and launching the game medium in the game area in response to a player's operation,
First detection means for detecting a game medium moving in the game area;
Second detection means for detecting a game medium moving in the game area;
Special lottery means for performing a special lottery based on the fact that the first detecting means has detected a game medium;
Special game execution means for executing a special game based on the result of the special lottery;
Payout control means for causing the payout device to pay out the game medium based on the fact that the second detection means detects the game medium;
Providing production control means for causing the production device to perform production,
The special game execution means includes
Based on the result of the special lottery, the execution mode of the special game is determined as one of a plurality of different execution modes,
According to the determined execution state of the special game, the first state that allows the movement of the game medium and the second detection means detect the game medium so that the second detection means can detect the game medium. Move the character to the second state that restricts the movement of the game media so that it cannot
In the special game, when the second detecting means detects a predetermined number of game media or when the operation of the accessory according to the execution mode of the special game is completed, the special game is terminated,
The production control means includes
When operating the won game in the first state, to display the display corresponding to the period in which the combination product is maintained in the first state to the presentation device,
Gaming machine according to claim Rukoto to display the display corresponding to the sum of the period in which the combination product is maintained in the first state to the effect device under predetermined conditions.

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