JP6471317B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine, and more particularly, to a gaming machine that determines whether or not a winning game that is advantageous to a player is executed in response to a winning of a game ball at a specific starting port.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, there is known a gaming machine that determines whether or not to execute a winning game that is advantageous to a player when a game ball is won at a specific starting point. In this gaming machine, a random number is acquired due to the winning of a game ball at a starting port provided on the gaming board. By determining whether or not this random number is a predetermined random number determined in advance as “winning”, it is determined whether or not to execute the winning game. Various rendering devices are provided in such gaming machines. This effect device notifies the player of the result of the hit determination and attracts the player's taste.

  For example, the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1 is provided with a first start gate that triggers a hit determination during a winning game and a fourth start gate that triggers a hit determination during a normal game. The effect device for notifying the result of the hit determination is a normal effect that is performed when the game ball has passed to the first start gate when performing the notification effect when the game ball has passed to the fourth start gate. A notification effect different from the notification effect is executed. In this way, by changing the notification effect depending on whether or not a winning game is being played, the player's interest in the winning game is more strongly attracted.

JP 2009-131409 A

  In the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, there is a possibility that the capacity of the storage area for storing the effect pattern may increase by diversifying the effect pattern in order to attract the interest of the player.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can attract an interest of a player while suppressing an increase in the capacity of a storage area for storing an effect pattern.

  The gaming machine according to the present invention includes a detecting means for detecting a game ball that has entered a lottery slot provided in the game board, and an acquiring means for acquiring a random number based on the detection of the gaming ball by the detecting means. And determining means for determining whether the winning or non-winning is based on the random number acquired by the acquiring means, and executing the winning game based on the determination that the determining means is winning A game control means for displaying, a display device for displaying a symbol for indicating the determination result of the determination means, a variation time indicating a time for which the symbol is variably displayed on the display device, and the symbol corresponding to the variation time Storage means for storing a fluctuation pattern table that defines a fluctuation pattern indicating a fluctuation mode of the data, and the fluctuation pattern stored in the storage means in accordance with a determination result of the determination means. Determining means for determining the fluctuation time and the fluctuation pattern corresponding to the fluctuation time from the data table, and over the fluctuation time determined by the determination means, based on the fluctuation pattern determined by the determination means, Display control means for executing a normal notification effect for displaying the symbol in a fixed and stopped manner in a manner indicating the determination result of the determination means after the display device variably displays on the display device, and the display control means includes a predetermined condition In the state where is satisfied, the variation pattern determined by the determination unit is the variation pattern determined when the determination result of the determination unit is out of order, and the variation determined by the determination unit If the time is longer than the predetermined time, the normal based on the variation pattern determined by the determining means A specific notification effect is executed in place of the intellectual effect, and the specific notification effect is a variation display of the symbol based on a specific variation pattern having a variation time shorter than the predetermined time over the variation time determined by the determining means. After the temporary stop for temporarily stopping the symbol is repeatedly executed alternately, the symbol is determined and stopped in a manner indicating the determination result of the determination means.

  According to the gaming machine of the present invention, in a state where the predetermined condition is satisfied, if the variation pattern corresponds to the deviation and the variation time is longer than the predetermined time, the specific notification effect is executed instead of the normal notification effect. . When the specific notification effect is executed, the symbol variation display based on the specific variation pattern and the temporary stop for temporarily stopping the symbol are alternately and repeatedly performed over the variation time. That is, a temporary stop is made at least once from the start of the change display of the symbol until the fixed stop. Therefore, since the player recognizes that the determination is made a plurality of times during the change of the symbol indicating the determination result of one time, the expectation to win is increased. Therefore, the gaming machine can attract the interest of the player. In addition, since it is not necessary to provide a variation pattern in the variation pattern table that temporarily stops the symbol a predetermined number of times according to each variation time, an increase in the storage capacity of the storage unit can be suppressed.

  In the gaming machine according to the present invention, the specific variation pattern is a shortest variation pattern corresponding to a shortest shortest variation time among the variation times defined in the variation pattern table, and the shortest variation pattern defined by the variation pattern table. The fluctuation time may be longer than the predetermined time. In this case, since all the variation times determined by the variation pattern table are longer than the predetermined time, when the predetermined condition is satisfied, the variation pattern corresponding to the deviation is always replaced with the normal notification effect. A specific notification effect based on the shortest variation pattern corresponding to the variation time is executed. Therefore, since the player recognizes that the determination is made a plurality of times during the variation of the symbol indicating the determination result of one time, the expectation for winning is always strong in a state where the predetermined condition is satisfied. Therefore, the gaming machine can always attract the interest of the player in a state where the predetermined condition is satisfied.

  In the gaming machine according to the present invention, the variation pattern defined by the variation pattern table is a reach in which a reach state occurs during variation display of the symbol as the variation pattern corresponding to a case where the determination result of the determination unit is out of sync. And a non-reach variation in which the reach state does not occur during the symbol variation display, and the display control means determines the non-reach variation by the determining means in a state where the predetermined condition is satisfied. And, when the variation time determined by the determination means is longer than the predetermined time, the specific notification effect may be executed instead of the normal notification effect based on the non-reach fluctuation determined by the determination means. Good. In this case, the gaming machine executes the normal notification effect based on the reach variation when the reach variation is determined even when the variation time is longer than the predetermined time in a state where the predetermined condition is satisfied. Therefore, the player can enjoy the normal notification effect based on the reach variation in addition to the specific notification effect based on the non-reach variation in a state where the predetermined condition is satisfied.

  The gaming machine according to the present invention includes determination number counting means for counting the number of determinations made by the determination means, and when the predetermined condition is satisfied, the winning control is terminated by the game control means. After that, a specific game that is a game until the predetermined number of determinations is counted by the determination number counting means may be executed. Usually, the number of prize balls decreases after the winning game ends, so the player's interest is likely to decline. The gaming machine shifts to a specific game after the winning game ends. In a specific game, the player recognizes that the determination was made multiple times during the variation of the symbol indicating the determination result of one time (that is, from when the variation display of the symbol is started until it is fixedly stopped). Expectations are stronger. Therefore, the gaming machine can attract the interest of the player even after the winning game ends.

1 is a front view of a gaming machine 1. FIG. 2 is a front view of the game board 2. FIG. It is a perspective view from the front right upper part of the part which removed the movable combination 30 and the display screen 28 of the center combination 8. FIG. It is a timing chart which shows the basic operation | movement of each electric accessory of jackpot game when not consecutively playing. It is a timing chart which shows the basic operation | movement of each electric accessory of the jackpot game in a supercharged villa. It is a timing chart which shows the basic operation | movement of each electric accessory of jackpot game in Marutoku Renso. This is an aspect of the display screen 28 during the first ordinary hit game or the fourth ordinary hit game. This is an effect mode of the display screen 28 during any one of the second ordinary winning game and the series of third ordinary winning games. This is an effect mode of the display screen 28 during the jackpot game when the extra game is added. 2 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the gaming machine 1. FIG. 3 is a conceptual diagram showing a first ordinary hit relation information storage area of a RAM 52. FIG. It is a conceptual diagram which shows a 1st fluctuation pattern determination table. It is a conceptual diagram which shows a 4th fluctuation pattern determination table. It is a timing chart which shows the display mode of a non-reach. 4 is a flowchart of main processing in a main control board 41. It is a flowchart of the 1st normal symbol process performed by the main process. It is a flowchart of the 1st normal symbol process performed by the main process. It is a flowchart of the 1st normal electric accessory process performed by the main process. It is a flowchart of the 4th normal symbol process performed by the main process. It is a flowchart of the 4th normal electric accessory process performed by the main process. It is a flowchart of the 2nd normal symbol process performed by a main process. It is a flowchart of the 2nd normal electric accessory process performed by the main process. It is a flowchart of the 3rd normal symbol process performed by the main process. It is a flowchart of the 3rd normal symbol process performed by the main process. It is a flowchart of the 3rd normal electric accessory process performed by the main process. 4 is a flowchart of sub control board processing in a sub control board 58; 4 is a flowchart of sub control board processing in a sub control board 58; 4 is a flowchart of sub control board processing in a sub control board 58; 5 is a flowchart of first variation pattern processing in a sub-control board 58. It is a flowchart of the 2nd reservation ball image processing in the sub control board 58. It is a flowchart of the first normal hit game image processing in the sub-control board 58. 5 is a flowchart of specific image processing in a sub-control board 58.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. The drawings to be referred to are used for explaining technical features that can be adopted by the present invention. The configuration of the apparatus described in the drawings is not intended to be limited to that, but merely an illustrative example.

  First, the mechanical configuration of the gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG. 1, FIG. 2, and FIG. The upper side, the lower side, the right side, the left side, the front side, and the back side of FIG. 1 are the upper side, the lower side, the right side, the left side, the front side, and the rear side of the gaming machine 1, respectively.

  As shown in FIG. 1, a gaming board 2 is provided on the upper side of the gaming machine 1. The shape of the game board 2 is a plate shape having a substantially square shape when viewed from the front (see FIG. 2). A front frame 9 is provided on the front surface of the game board 2. The front frame 9 is a member that holds a transparent glass plate with a frame. The front frame 9 protects the game board 2. Below the game board 2, an upper plate 5 is provided. The upper plate 5 supplies metal game balls to the game ball launcher 37 (see FIG. 10) and receives prize balls. An effect button 4 is provided on the upper surface of the upper plate 5. The player performs various effects and settings by operating the effect buttons 4. A lower plate 6 is provided directly below the upper plate 5. The lower plate 6 receives a prize ball. A firing handle 7 is provided on the right side of the lower plate 6. The launch handle 7 adjusts the launch strength of the game ball. The player can rotate the firing handle 7. When the player performs a launch operation by rotating the launch handle 7, a game ball is launched by the game ball launch device 37 with an intensity corresponding to the rotation angle of the launch handle 7. Speakers 48 are respectively provided at the left and right corners of the upper portion of the front frame 9. In addition, a large number of lighting lamps for production are provided on the front surface of the gaming machine 1.

  As shown in FIG. 2, a substantially circular game area 3 surrounded by an outer rail 11 is provided on the front surface of the game board 2. An inner rail 12 having a substantially semicircular arc is provided along the outer rail 11 at the left portion of the game area 3. The game area 3 has a left game area 3L and a right game area 3R that are different from each other in the areas where the game balls flow down according to the firing strength.

  According to the above configuration, the game ball launched by the game ball launching device 37 with the firing strength exceeding the upper end of the inner rail 12 is guided to the upper part of the game area 3 by the outer rail 11 and the inner rail 12, and the game area 3 Flow down. A game ball fired by the game ball launching device 37 with a predetermined firing strength or more flows down the right game area 3R on the right side of the game area 3. On the other hand, the game balls launched by the game ball launcher 37 with a firing strength exceeding the upper end of the inner rail 12 and less than a predetermined launch strength flow down the left game area 3L on the left side of the game area 3. Hereinafter, launching a game ball with a launch intensity at which the game ball flows down in the left game area 3L is referred to as “left-handed”. Launching a game ball with a launch intensity at which the game ball flows down in the right game area 3R is referred to as “right-handed”.

  Further, a center accessory 8 is provided in the approximate center of the game area 3. The center accessory 8 mainly includes a display screen 28, a movable accessory 30, and a game ball rolling member 20. The display screen 28 is provided at substantially the center of the center accessory 8. The display screen 28 is configured by an LCD. The display screen 28 displays various images, but mainly displays an effect that informs the player of the result of the hit determination. The movable accessory 30 is provided above the display screen 28. The movable accessory 30 performs various effects by operating the movable part. A game ball rolling member 20 is provided below the display screen 28. Since the outer edge of the center combination 8 extends from the front surface of the game board 2 to the front frame 9, the game balls are not provided inside the center combination 8 except for the game ball rolling member 20 on which the game balls can roll. Cannot enter (see Figure 3).

  As shown in FIG. 3, the game ball rolling member 20 includes a warp route 21, a croon 22, and a stage 23. The warp route 21 is provided continuously from the substantially vertical center of the left side surface of the center accessory 8 to the croon 22 described later. The warp route 21 is inclined downward on the right side. A game ball can enter the warp route 21 from the left end of the warp route 21. The warp route 21 guides the game ball to the croon 22.

  A croon 22 is continuously provided at the right end of the warp route 21 at the lower part of the center of the center accessory 8 in the left-right direction. The shape of the croon 22 is dish-shaped. The croon 22 is provided with two through holes 22a and 22b and one fourth symbol operating port 15 on a concentric circle. The diameters of the two through holes 22a and 22b and the fourth symbol operating port 15 are slightly larger than the diameter of the game ball. That is, the game ball can enter the two through holes 22 a and 22 b and the fourth symbol operating port 15. The diameters of the two through holes 22a and 22b are the same. The diameter of the fourth symbol operating port 15 is slightly smaller than the diameters of the two through holes 22a and 22b. The game ball can roll on the croon 22.

  A stage 23 is provided immediately below the cruel 22. The game ball can roll on the stage 23. The stage 23 inclines forward and downward so that the game ball can fall from the front side of the stage 23 to the game area 3.

  According to the above configuration, part of the game balls flowing down the left game area 3 </ b> L enter the warp route 21. However, most of the game balls flowing down the left game area 3L flow downward without entering the warp route 21. A game ball that has entered the warp route 21 enters the croon 22 while rolling on the warp route 21. A game ball rolling on the croon 22 enters one of the two through holes 22a and 22b and the fourth symbol operating port 15. As described above, since the diameter of the fourth symbol operating port 15 is slightly smaller than the diameter of each of the two through holes 22a and 22b, the probability that the game ball enters the fourth symbol operating port 15 is 1. Less than / 3. The case where the game ball wins the fourth symbol operating port 15 will be described in detail later, but the prize ball is paid out, various random numbers are acquired, and the game ball is discharged out of the game area 3. A game ball that has entered one of the two through holes 22a and 22b of the croon 22 falls on the stage 23 and rolls on the stage 23. The game ball that rolls on the stage 23 falls from the front to the game area 3 and above a first symbol operation gate 13 to be described later.

  A first symbol operating gate 13 is provided substantially below the center of the stage 23. A third ordinary electric accessory 18 is provided below the right side of the first symbol operation gate 13. A second ordinary electric accessory 17 is provided at the upper right side of the third ordinary electric accessory 18. A first ordinary electric accessory 16 is provided above the right side of the second ordinary electric accessory 17. A fourth symbol operating gate 14 is provided on the upper left side of the second ordinary electric accessory 17. A fourth ordinary electric accessory 19 is provided above the first ordinary electric accessory 16 and on the right side surface of the center accessory 8. A normal winning opening 26 is provided below the first symbol operating gate 13, above the third ordinary electric accessory 18, and below the second ordinary electric accessory 17. Further, two normal winning holes 26 are provided on the left side of the approximate center of the left game area 3L in the vertical direction.

  Each of the first ordinary electric combination 16, the second ordinary electric combination 17, the third ordinary electric combination 18, and the fourth ordinary electric combination 19 is provided with an opening / closing member that is opened and closed at a predetermined timing. Normally, since the opening / closing member is closed (the ordinary electric actors 16 to 19 are closed), the game ball cannot win the ordinary electric actors 16 to 19. As will be described in detail later, when it is determined to be a win, the opening / closing member is opened (the ordinary electric actors 16 to 19 are opened), and the game ball can win the ordinary electric actors 16 to 19.

  A normal symbol display unit 27 is provided near the lower right corner of the game board 2. The normal symbol display unit 27 displays the first to fourth normal symbols and the first to fourth normal symbol operation reserved balls. The normal symbol is a symbol indicating the result of the first to fourth normal hit determinations. The number of normal symbol actuated holding balls is the number of game balls in which the result of the normal hit judgment is not yet displayed by the normal symbol among the game balls that have entered the corresponding actuating gate, operating port or ordinary electric accessory. . In addition to the above, the game board 2 is provided with various electric lamps, windmills, game nails, and the like.

  Next, a game flow of the gaming machine 1 which is one embodiment of the present invention will be described. In the gaming machine 1, when the game ball passes the first symbol operation gate 13, the first normal hit determination is performed. Next, the first normal symbol on the normal symbol display unit 27 and the first effect symbol on the display screen 28 start to change. The first effect symbol is a symbol indicating a result of the first normal hit determination by a combination of a plurality of symbols. When the variation time determined according to the variation pattern has elapsed, the first ordinary symbol and the first effect symbol indicating the result of the first ordinary hit determination are stopped and displayed on the ordinary symbol display unit 27 and the display screen 28, respectively. Is done. On the display screen 28, various effects (hereinafter referred to as “first notification effects”) are performed in synchronization with changes in the first effect symbol. In the first ordinary hit determination, the probability of being determined to be win is set to 1 / 1121.81. If it is determined that the game is successful, the gaming machine 1 enters the first normal hit state, and the first normal electric accessory 16 is released. The first ordinary electric accessory 16 is closed when a predetermined time elapses after opening and any of the four game ball winning conditions is satisfied. Note that the first notification effect may be executed by combining not only the display screen 28 but also lighting, sound, and the like.

  Further, when the game ball enters the fourth symbol operating gate 14 or the fourth symbol operating port 15, the fourth normal hit determination is performed. When a game ball enters the fourth symbol operating port 15, a prize ball is paid out by a prize ball payout device 49 (see FIG. 4) described later. Next, the fourth ordinary symbol on the ordinary symbol display unit 27 and the second effect symbol on the display screen 28 start to change. The second effect symbol is a symbol indicating the result of the fourth ordinary hit determination, and shows a variation different from the first effect symbol. When the variation time determined according to the variation pattern elapses, the fourth ordinary symbol and the second effect symbol indicating the result of the fourth ordinary hit determination are stopped and displayed on the ordinary symbol display unit 27 and the display screen 28, respectively. Is done. On the display screen 28, various effects different from the first notification effect (hereinafter referred to as “second notification effect”) are performed in synchronization with the change in the second effect design. In the fourth ordinary hit determination, the probability determined to be a win is set to 1 / 98.11, which is set to be larger than the hit probability based on the first ordinary hit determination. When it is determined to be a winning by the fourth ordinary hit determination, a fourth ordinary hit state is established, and the fourth ordinary electric accessory 19 is opened. The fourth ordinary electric accessory 19 is closed when a predetermined time elapses after being opened and when any of the four game ball winning conditions is satisfied. Note that the second notification effect may be executed by combining not only the display screen 28 but also lighting, sound, and the like.

  Next, when a game ball wins the first ordinary electric accessory 16 or the fourth ordinary electric accessory 19, a second ordinary hit determination is performed. In the present embodiment, the probability of being determined to be winning in the second ordinary winning determination is set to 100%, but may not be 100%. When the second ordinary symbol indicating the winning is stopped and displayed on the ordinary symbol display unit 27, the gaming machine 1 enters the second ordinary winning state, the second ordinary electric accessory 17 is opened, and the game ball can be won. . The opened second ordinary electric accessory 17 is closed when a predetermined time has elapsed after opening and when any of the four game ball winning conditions is satisfied.

  Next, when a game ball wins the second ordinary electric accessory 17, a third ordinary hit determination is performed. In the present embodiment, the probability of being determined to be winning in the third ordinary hit determination is set to 100%, but may not be 100%. When the third ordinary symbol indicating the winning is stopped and displayed on the ordinary symbol display unit 27, the gaming machine 1 enters the third ordinary winning state and the third ordinary electric accessory 18 is released. The opened third ordinary electric accessory 18 is closed when a predetermined time elapses after opening and any of the conditions for winning seven game balls is satisfied.

  In the present embodiment, a game in which a series of opening / closing operations of the ordinary electric accessories 16 to 19 is started, which is started when the first ordinary hit determination or the fourth ordinary hit determination is determined to be a win. It is said to be a game. A game until the number of times determined by the first normal hit determination after the jackpot game ends (hereinafter referred to as “first normal hit determination number”) reaches “15” is set as “specific game”. A game that is neither a jackpot game nor a specific game is regarded as a “normal game”. In addition, the player makes a left turn during any one of the specific game and the normal game. The player makes a right turn during the jackpot game. It should be noted that the specific game may not be ended when the first ordinary hit determination count reaches “15”, but may be less than “15” or more. Further, for example, it may be determined whether or not to end the specific game based on the acquired random number. Further, the specific game may be ended based on the number of times determined by either the first ordinary hit determination or the fourth ordinary hit determination.

  The gaming machine 1 is a so-called general electric role type gaming machine in which the first ordinary hit determination and the fourth ordinary hit determination are executed even during the big hit game. In the general electric type gaming machine, if it is determined that the game is won during the jackpot game, the jackpot game is continuously executed to entertain the player. In the present embodiment, the jackpot game is continuous when it is determined to be a win by either the first ordinary hit determination or the fourth ordinary hit determination through either the jackpot game or the specific game. It is said to be a “renso”. In addition, a renso that starts a new bonanza game during the bonanza game that is currently being executed is particularly referred to as a “superior renso”. A renso that starts a new jackpot game after the end of the currently struck jackpot game is called a “Maruto Renso”. In addition, the number of jackpots when there is no consecutive resort is one. The number of jackpots for one consecutive resort is two. The number of jackpots is counted in the same way when two or more resorts are visited.

  Next, three patterns of examples of jackpot games in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. The operation when the game ball passes through the fourth symbol operating port 15 instead of the first symbol operating gate 13 and hits the fourth normal is as follows. Since only the point at which 19 opens and closes is different, this description is omitted.

  First, a series of flow of the jackpot game in the case of no consecutive resort will be described with reference to FIG. In a normal game, the player makes a left strike. When the game ball flowing down the left game area 3L passes the first symbol operation gate 13, the first normal symbol determination is performed, and the first normal symbol starts to change. The first normal symbol stops after the elapse of the fluctuation time. Further, part of the game balls flowing down the left game area 3L enters the game ball rolling member 20. When a game ball wins in the fourth symbol operating port 15 provided in the croon 22 of the game ball rolling member 20, a fourth ordinary hit determination is performed and the fourth ordinary symbol changes. The fourth ordinary symbol stops after the fluctuation time has elapsed. In the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the fourth ordinary hit determination and the fourth ordinary symbol change are performed independently of the first ordinary hit determination and the first ordinary symbol change, respectively. In FIG. 4, triggered by the first and second normal hit determinations made when the game ball has passed through the first symbol operation gate 13, and when the game ball has won the fourth symbol operation port 15. All are determined to be out of place by the fourth ordinary hit determination. It is determined as the first normal hit by the third first normal hit determination performed when the game ball has passed through the first symbol operation gate 13.

  Next, when it is determined that the first ordinary hit, the first ordinary hit game is executed and the first ordinary electric accessory 16 is released. In this case, since each electric accessory is provided in the right game area 3R, the player switches from left-handed to right-handed by changing the firing strength of the game ball with the launching handle 7. In the right-handed state, the game ball can enter the opened ordinary electric accessory, the fourth symbol operating gate 14 or the like. In FIG. 4, the game ball passes through the fourth symbol operation gate 14 during a series of third normal hits, and it is determined that the game ball is out of the fourth normal hit determination.

  Next, the released first ordinary electric accessory 16 is closed when either the first opening time elapses or the winning of four game balls is satisfied (in FIG. 4, four game balls are the first ones). He has won a prize for an ordinary electric accessory 16). When a game ball wins the first ordinary electric accessory 16, not only a predetermined prize ball is paid out, but also the second ordinary electric accessory 17 is opened. The gaming machine 1 can hold up to four second holding balls. In the present embodiment, since the probability that the second ordinary hit is determined in the second ordinary hit determination is set to 100%, the second ordinary electric accessory 17 is always 1 for one second holding ball. Released once. Next, when the first ordinary electric accessory 16 is closed, the variation of the second ordinary symbol starts. The variation of the second ordinary symbol is set to 10 seconds. However, the measurement of the fluctuation time is not performed while the ordinary electric accessories 16 to 19 are opened.

  Next, when the variation time of the second ordinary symbol elapses, the second ordinary electric accessory 17 is released, and the second ordinary winning game is started. The second ordinary electric accessory 17 closes when any of the second opening time and the winning of four game balls is satisfied (in FIG. 4, four game balls become the second ordinary electric accessory 17. To win a prize.) When a game ball wins the second ordinary electric accessory 17, not only a predetermined prize ball is paid out, but also the third ordinary electric accessory 18 is opened. The gaming machine 1 can hold up to four third holding balls. Further, in the present embodiment, since the probability that the third ordinary hit is determined in the third ordinary hit determination is set to 100%, the third ordinary electric accessory 18 is applied to one third holding ball. Always open once. Next, when the second ordinary electric accessory 17 is closed, the variation of the third ordinary symbol starts. The variation time of the third ordinary symbol is set to 2 seconds. However, the measurement of the fluctuation time is not performed while the ordinary electric accessories 16 to 19 are opened.

  Next, when the variation time of the third ordinary symbol elapses, the third ordinary electric accessory 18 is released and the third ordinary winning game is started. The third ordinary electric accessory 18 is closed when any of the third opening time and the winning of seven game balls is satisfied. In addition, when a game ball wins the third ordinary electric accessory 18, a predetermined prize ball is paid out.

  The variation of the second ordinary symbol is 10 seconds. Accordingly, when the third ordinary electric accessory 18 is opened and closed four times during a series of third ordinary games, 2 seconds / times × 4 times = 8 seconds, so that the final opening operation is completed. 2 seconds later (that is, 8 seconds + 2 seconds = 10 seconds), the fluctuation of the second ordinary symbol stops and the second ordinary electric accessory 17 is released. In this way, the big hit game is completed by repeating the change and stop of each normal symbol and the opening and closing of each normal electric accessory until each number of reserved balls becomes “0”.

  Next, a series of flow of the jackpot game in the case of adding extras will be described with reference to FIG. In the jackpot game shown in FIG. 5, unlike the jackpot game shown in FIG. 4 where the game is not played, the game ball is changed while the second normal symbol is changing based on the second second holding ball. The fourth random number obtained after passing through the four symbol operation gate 14 is determined to be the fourth normal hit by the fourth normal hit determination. In addition, since the variation time of the fourth ordinary symbol at this time is determined to be 6 seconds, the fourth ordinary symbol is changed while the second ordinary symbol is varied based on the second second reserved ball. Stops.

  Next, the fourth ordinary electric accessory 19 is opened, and the fourth ordinary winning game is started. The fourth ordinary electric accessory 19 is closed when any of the fourth opening time and the winning of four game balls is satisfied (in FIG. 5, four game balls are the fourth ordinary electric accessory 19. To win a prize.) When a game ball wins the fourth ordinary electric accessory 19, not only a predetermined prize ball is paid out, but also the second ordinary electric accessory 17 is opened. The gaming machine 1 can hold up to four second holding balls. In FIG. 5, since there are two remaining second holding balls, two additional first balls and two additional second balls are added to the second holding ball. Then, after the variation of the second ordinary symbol based on the fourth second reserved ball, the variation of the second ordinary symbol based on the additional first and second additional second retained balls is started. As described above, the variation and stoppage of each ordinary symbol and the opening and closing of each ordinary electric accessory are repeated until the number of held balls reaches “0”, and the jackpot game ends.

  Next, a series of jackpot games in the case of Marutsu Renso will be described with reference to FIG. The jackpot game shown in FIG. 6 is different from the jackpot game shown in FIG. 4 in the case where the game is not played, the game ball is changed while the second normal symbol is changing based on the second second holding ball. The fourth random number obtained after passing through the four symbol operation gate 14 is determined to be the fourth normal hit by the fourth normal hit determination. Since the variation time of the fourth normal symbol at this time is determined to be 45 seconds, the fourth normal symbol stops after the end of the first jackpot game.

  Next, the fourth ordinary electric accessory 19 is opened, and the fourth ordinary winning game is executed. The fourth ordinary electric accessory 19 is closed when any of the fourth opening time and the winning of four game balls is satisfied (in FIG. 6, four game balls are the fourth ordinary electric accessory 19. To win a prize.) When a game ball wins the fourth ordinary electric accessory 19, not only a predetermined prize ball is paid out, but also the second ordinary electric accessory 17 is opened. The gaming machine 1 can hold up to four second holding balls. In FIG. 6, since the remainder of the second reserved ball is “0”, four of the additional first to fourth added balls are added to the second reserved ball. Next, the variation and stop of each ordinary symbol and the opening and closing of each ordinary electric accessory are repeated until the number of held balls reaches “0”, and the jackpot game ends.

  As described above, the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment is provided with the supercharged villa (for example, FIG. 5) and the Marutoren villa (for example, FIG. 6). Here, in the jackpot game shown in FIG. 5 and FIG. 6, the number of jackpots (the number of games per first ordinary game and the number of games per fourth ordinary game) is the same in two, but the number of prize balls obtained by the player is There are more jackpot games by Marutokurenso shown in 6.

  The reason is as follows. In the case of an extra consecutive villa, the second ordinary hit is in a state where the second reserved ball remains as in the jackpot game shown in FIG. 5 (that is, when the value of the second reserved ball number storage area is not “0”). Be started. In this case, since the maximum number of second reserved balls stored in the second reserved ball number storage area of the RAM 52 is four, only the number of reserved balls that can be stored in the second reserved ball number storage area is additionally stored (see FIG. In the jackpot game shown in FIG. 5, only two reserved balls of the additional first and second additional balls are additionally stored.) That is, four reserved balls cannot be additionally stored in the second reserved ball number storage area.

  Further, the variation time of the second ordinary symbol is 10 seconds, and the second ordinary symbol varies at most four times in one big hit game. That is, the maximum variation time of the second ordinary symbol in one jackpot game is 40 seconds at the maximum. The variation of the 4th normal symbol during the jackpot game is at the same time as the first variation of the 2nd normal symbol at the earliest, so if the variation time of the 4th normal symbol is 45 seconds, the 4th normal symbol is , Always stop after the end of the variation of all second ordinary symbols. That is, in the case of Marutoku Renso, the fourth ordinary hit is started after the second reserved ball count becomes “0”. In this case, since the maximum number that can be stored in the second reserved ball number storage area of the RAM 52 is four, four reserved balls are additionally stored in the second reserved ball number storage area. Thereby, since the number of games per second ordinary game and third ordinary game is different, the number of prize balls obtained by the player is also different. However, even if the variation time of the fourth ordinary symbol indicating the fourth ordinary hit is 6 seconds, it is determined that the fourth ordinary hit is determined by the fourth ordinary hit determination just before the end of the big hit, and the second reserved ball number is “0”. When the fourth normal winning game is started in the state of "", the player receives almost the same number of prize balls as when the variation time of the fourth normal symbol was 45 seconds (ie, Marutoku Renso). Can be obtained.

  Next, images displayed on the display screen 28 during the jackpot game of the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 7 to 9 by taking the jackpot game shown in FIGS. 4 to 6 as an example. . As shown in FIG. 7, when the first normal hit game is started, a big hit game effect 281 simulating a plurality of balloons, clouds, and the like is displayed. The jackpot game effect 281 is an image indicating that a jackpot game is being played. Next, when the first ordinary electric accessory 16 is opened, a first ordinary hit game image 282 simulating the driving vehicle of the train is displayed while moving from the right side of the display screen 28 to the left side, and the left side of the display screen 28 is displayed. Is stopped. The first normal hit game image 282 indicates that one of the first normal hit game and the fourth normal hit game is being played. However, if either the first normal winning game or the fourth normal winning game is started and the game is already in the big hit game state, one of the specific image 284 and the second reserved ball image 283 described later is displayed. Since the first normal winning game image 282 is displayed on the screen 28 at the position where it is displayed, the first normal winning game image 282 is not displayed.

  Next, when a game ball wins the opened first ordinary electric accessory 16, a second reserved ball image 283 simulating a container whose lid is closed is displayed while moving from the right side of the display screen 28 to the left. The game is stopped and displayed while being arranged on the right side of the first normal winning game image 282 displayed on the display screen 28. The second reserved ball image 283 is displayed on the display screen 28 in the order of the second reserved ball images 283a, 283b, 283c, and 283d from the left to the right. The second reserved ball images 283a, 283b, 283c, and 283d respectively correspond to the first, second, third, and fourth second held balls stored in the second reserved ball number storage area. . That is, the second reserved ball image 283d indicates that the second reserved ball number stored in the second reserved ball number storage area is “4”. Thereafter, the second reserved ball image 283d is displayed while moving from the right side of the display screen 28 to the left, and is stopped and displayed on the right side of the second reserved ball image 283c.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 8, when the first ordinary electric accessory 16 is closed, the first ordinary winning game image 282 is erased while moving to the left of the display screen 28. The second reserved ball images 283a to 283d move to the left by the length of the erased first normal hit game image 282 in the left-right direction. That is, the first normal winning game image 282 is deleted from the display screen 28 when either the first normal winning game or the fourth normal winning game ends.

  Next, when the result of the second normal hit determination based on the first second reserved ball is stopped and displayed on the normal symbol display unit 27, the second reserved ball image corresponding to the first second reserved ball The lid of 283a is opened (that is, the second reserved ball image 283a is deleted), and a specific image 284 simulating a container with the lid opened is displayed on the display screen 28. In the second normal hit determination, the determination is made sequentially from the second reserved ball corresponding to the leftmost second reserved ball image 283 displayed on the display screen 28. That is, the second reserved ball image 283 is erased one by one in order from the left side and switched to the specific image 284 with one second normal hit determination. The specific image 284 is a series of third ordinary hits that are executed in response to the second ordinary hit game executed based on the determination after the result of the second ordinary hit determination is stopped and displayed on the normal symbol display unit 27. It is displayed on the display screen 28 until the game ends.

  Next, when a game ball wins the opened second ordinary electric accessory 17, the third reserved ball image 285 simulating a coin is moved from the left side to the right in the order of the third reserved ball images 285 a, 285 b, 285 c, 285 d. The specific image 284 displayed on the display screen 28 is displayed so as to be placed inside the container. The third reserved ball images 285 are displayed in the order of the third reserved ball images 285a, 285b, 285c, and 285d from the left to the right according to the number of the third reserved balls stored in the third reserved ball number storage area. The That is, when the third reserved ball number stored in the third reserved ball number storage area becomes “4”, the third reserved ball image 285d is displayed on the right side of the third reserved ball image 285c.

  Next, when the result of the third ordinary hit determination based on the first third reserved ball is stopped and displayed on the normal symbol display unit 27, the third reserved ball image 285d is erased from the display screen 28. The third reserved ball images 285 are erased one by one in order from the right side with one third normal hit determination. When the series of third normal winning games is completed, the specific image 284 is erased while moving to the left of the display screen 28. The second reserved ball images 283b to 283d move to the left by the length of the erased specific image 284 in the left-right direction. In the jackpot game in the case where the consecutive game as shown in FIG. 4 is not performed, the above-described image effect is repeated, and when the series of third normal hit games performed with the fourth second reserved ball as an end, the specific image 284 is obtained. The third reserved ball image 285a and the jackpot game effect 281 are erased from the display screen 28, and the jackpot game ends.

  In addition, in the case where the extra consecutive resort is shown in FIG. 5, the fourth ordinary hit is determined by the fourth ordinary hit determination during the variation of the second ordinary symbol executed based on the second second holding ball. It is determined that there is. As a result, the fourth normal winning game is started, but the first normal winning game image 282 is not displayed because the game is already in the big hit gaming state. As shown in FIG. 9, when a game ball wins the opened fourth ordinary electric accessory 19, second reserved ball images 283 e and 283 f having different colors from the second reserved ball images 283 a to 283 d are displayed on the display screen 28. It is added to the right side of the displayed second reserved ball image 283d. In addition, in the case of consecutive games, the color of the second reserved ball image 283 displayed by the newly started jackpot game is different from the color of the second reserved ball image 283 displayed by the immediately preceding jackpot game. Specifically, when the number of jackpots divided by 4 is 1, the case of 2, the case of 3, the case of 0, the second reserved ball images 283 of blue, yellow, green, and red are displayed, respectively. Is done.

  When the series of third normal winning games that are performed with the second second reserved ball as an opportunity is completed by repeating the above image effects, the specific image 284, the third reserved ball image 285a, and the jackpot game effect 281 are displayed. The game is erased from the display screen 28, and the jackpot game ends.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 6, in the case of Marutsu Renso, the fourth ordinary hit game is started after the first big hit game is completed. In this case, when the fourth normal winning game is started, the first normal winning game image 282 is displayed while moving from the right side of the display screen 28 to the left, and is stopped and displayed on the left side of the display screen 28. Next, an image effect is performed in the same manner as the jackpot game in the case where no consecutive resort is shown in FIG. In addition, as in the case of the extra bonus game shown in FIG. 5, the color of the second reserved ball image 283 displayed by the newly started jackpot game is the second reserved ball image 283 displayed by the immediately preceding jackpot game. The color is different.

  Note that the first normal hit game image 282, the second reserved ball image 283, the specific image 284, and the third reserved ball image 285 are preferably related images, but have the shapes, colors, and the like described above. It is not limited.

  Next, the electrical configuration of the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 10, the control unit 40 mainly includes a main control board 41, a sub control board 58, a payout control board 45, a relay board 47, a lamp driver board 46, and an effect control board 43. The control unit 40 is provided on the rear side of the gaming machine 1 (see FIG. 1).

  The main control board 41 manages the main control of the gaming machine 1. The main control board 41 includes a main control board CPU unit 50, an interrupt signal generation circuit 57, and an I / O interface 54. The main control board CPU unit 50 includes a CPU 51, a RAM 52, and a ROM 53. The CPU 51 performs various arithmetic processes. The RAM 52 temporarily stores data. The ROM 53 stores a control program and the like. An interrupt signal generation circuit 57 is connected to the main control board CPU unit 50. The main control board CPU unit 50 executes a program each time an interrupt signal is input from the interrupt signal generation circuit 57. To the I / O interface 54, a sub control board 58, a payout control board 45, a relay board 47, and an output port 55 are connected. The output port 55 outputs information on the gaming machine 1 to a game hall management computer (not shown).

  The sub control board 58 includes a CPU 581, a RAM 582, and a ROM 583. The sub control board 58 is connected to the lamp driver board 46, the effect control board 43, the effect button 4, and the speaker 48. The lamp driver board 46 controls the operation of the movable accessory 30 and the like. The effect control board 43 includes a CPU 431, a CGROM 432, and the like. The effect control board 43 controls the display of the display screen 28 in accordance with the command transmitted from the sub control board 58.

  The payout control board 45 includes a CPU 45a and the like. The payout control board 45 is connected to the prize ball payout device 49. The payout control board 45 controls the prize ball payout device 49 in accordance with a command transmitted from the main control board 41. For example, when a game ball wins any of the ordinary electric accessories 16-19, the normal winning opening 26 and the fourth symbol operating opening 15, a predetermined number of gaming balls are paid out. A main control board 41 and a game ball launcher 37 are connected to the power board 42. The power supply board 42 supplies direct current stabilized power to each board and the game ball launching device 37. The game ball launching device 37 launches one game ball to the game area 3 at regular intervals (0.6 seconds in the present embodiment).

  In addition, the relay board 47 relays wiring of switches and solenoids. The relay board 47 includes a first ordinary electric accessory release solenoid 61, a second ordinary electric accessory release solenoid 62, a third ordinary electric accessory release solenoid 63, a fourth ordinary electric accessory release solenoid 64, and a first symbol operation. Gate switch 65, fourth symbol actuated gate switch 66, fourth symbol actuating port switch 67, first ordinary electric accessory switch 68, second ordinary electric accessory switch 69, third ordinary electric accessory switch 70, fourth ordinary The electric accessory switch 71, the normal winning opening switch 72, and the normal symbol display unit 27 are connected. The first ordinary electric accessory opening solenoid 61 opens and closes an opening / closing member provided in the first ordinary electric accessory 16. The second ordinary electric accessory opening solenoid 62 opens and closes an opening / closing member provided in the second ordinary electric accessory 17. The third ordinary electric accessory opening solenoid 63 opens and closes an opening / closing member provided in the third ordinary electric accessory 18. The fourth ordinary electric accessory opening solenoid 64 opens and closes an opening / closing member provided in the fourth ordinary electric accessory 19. The first symbol operation gate switch 65 detects a game ball that has passed through the first symbol operation gate 13. The fourth symbol operation gate switch 66 detects a game ball that has passed through the fourth symbol operation gate 14. The fourth symbol operation port switch 67 detects a game ball won in the fourth symbol operation port 15. The first ordinary electric accessory switch 68 detects a game ball won in the first ordinary electric accessory 16. The second ordinary electric accessory switch 69 detects a game ball won in the second ordinary electric accessory 17. The third ordinary electric accessory switch 70 detects a game ball won in the third ordinary electric accessory 18. The fourth ordinary electric accessory switch 71 detects a game ball won in the fourth ordinary electric accessory 19. The normal winning opening switch 72 detects a game ball that has won the normal winning opening 26. The normal symbol display unit 27 displays a normal symbol.

  Next, the storage area of the RAM 52 of the main control board 41 will be described. The RAM 52 includes a counter storage area, a winning ball flag storage area, a first ordinary hit relation information storage area, a first reserved ball number storage area, a fourth ordinary hit relation information storage area, a fourth reserved ball number storage area, a second Various storage areas such as a normal hit relation information storage area, a second reserved ball number storage area, a third normal hit relation information storage area, a third reserved ball number storage area, a command relation storage area, and a flag relation storage area are provided. .

  The counter storage area stores various counters. The winning ball flag storage area stores a flag indicating whether or not a game ball has won a prize in each symbol operating gate, each ordinary electric accessory, and a winning opening. The first normal hit relation information storage area stores a first random number acquired when the game ball passes to the first symbol operation gate 13. The first reserved ball number storage area stores the number of first normal symbol operation reserved balls (hereinafter referred to as “first reserved balls”). The fourth normal hit relation information storage area stores a fourth random number acquired when the game ball enters the fourth symbol operating gate 14 or the fourth symbol operating port 15. The fourth reserved ball number storage area stores the number of fourth normal symbol operation reserved balls (hereinafter referred to as “fourth reserved balls”). The second ordinary hit relation information storage area stores a second random number obtained when a game ball is awarded to the first ordinary electric accessory 16 or the fourth ordinary electric accessory 19. The second reserved ball number storage area stores the number of second normal symbol operation reserved balls (hereinafter referred to as “second reserved balls”). The third ordinary hit relation information storage area stores a third random number acquired when winning the game ball to the second ordinary electric accessory 17. The third reserved ball number storage area stores the number of third normal symbol operation reserved balls (hereinafter referred to as “third reserved balls”). The command relation storage area stores control commands output from the main control board 41 to the sub control board 58, the payout control board 45, the relay board 47, and the like. The flag relation storage area stores various flags.

  Counters stored in the counter storage area of the RAM 52 include a random number acquisition counter for acquiring random numbers, a timer counter for measuring time, and a winning ball counter for counting the number of winning balls.

  The random number acquisition counter includes a first normal hit determination counter, a first fluctuation pattern determination counter, a fourth normal hit determination counter, a fourth fluctuation pattern determination counter, and the like. The values of these counters are obtained at regular intervals in the counter update process (S12, see FIG. 15) of the main process executed based on the interrupt signal from the interrupt signal generation circuit 57 (see FIG. 10). A predetermined amount is added. Each counter is provided with a minimum value and a maximum value, and is configured to circulate within a numerical value in a range from the minimum value to the maximum value.

  The timer counter is a counter used for measuring time, and a predetermined value is stored as an initial value at the start of time measurement. For example, when measuring 1 second, “500” is stored as an initial value. “1” is subtracted in the counter update process (S12, see FIG. 15) performed every 2 mS, which is the interval of interrupt signal generation. If the value is not “0”, it is determined that the time is being measured. When the value becomes “0”, it is determined that a predetermined time has elapsed. The value of the timer counter is programmed not to be updated after it becomes “0”.

  The winning ball counter is used to count the number of game balls that have won a prize in the ordinary electric accessories 16 to 19 during one opening operation. The initial value of this counter is “0”. In the first to fourth ordinary electric accessory processes (S13, S15, S17, S19, see FIG. 15) of the main process described later, “1” is added each time a winning is confirmed. It is reset when the ordinary electric accessories 16 to 19 are closed.

  Next, the first ordinary hit relation information storage area of the RAM 52 will be described with reference to FIG. The first normal hit relation information storage area is used in a first normal symbol process (see FIG. 15) of the main process described later. In the first ordinary hit relation information storage area, a determination area and first to fourth storage areas are provided. In the first to fourth memory areas, a first normal random number obtained by a game ball (first holding ball) that has passed through the first symbol operation gate 13 and has not yet been notified of the result of the first normal hit determination, A first variation pattern determining random number and (hereinafter also simply referred to as “first random number”) are stored. In the determination area, a first random number that is the basis of the first normal hit determination or the first notification effect currently being performed is stored.

  In each of the determination area and the first to fourth storage areas, a first normal random number column in which the value of the first normal hit determination counter is stored, and a first variation in which the value of the first variation pattern determination counter is stored. A pattern determination random number field is provided. When the passing of the game ball to the first symbol operation gate 13 is confirmed, each value (first random number) is stored in the storage area corresponding to the value of the first reserved ball number storage area (first reserved ball number) of the RAM 52. Remembered. Next, the first normal hit determination and the first variation pattern are determined based on the acquired first random number. The first variation pattern is the time of the variation of the first ordinary symbol displayed on the ordinary symbol display unit 27 and the content and time of the first notification effect by the display screen 28 performed in synchronization with the variation of the first ordinary symbol. It is a pattern for determining. A plurality of first variation patterns are stored in a first variation pattern determination table (see FIG. 12) of the ROM 53 described later.

  Although not shown, the fourth ordinary hit relation information storage area of the RAM 52 is also provided with a determination area and first to fourth storage areas in the same manner as the first ordinary hit relation information storage area. The value of the determination counter and the value of the fourth variation pattern determination counter are stored. The fourth variation pattern is the variation time of the fourth ordinary symbol displayed on the ordinary symbol display unit 27, and the content and time of the second notification effect by the display screen 28 performed in synchronization with the variation of the fourth ordinary symbol. It is a pattern for determining. A plurality of fourth variation patterns are stored in the fourth variation pattern determination table of the ROM 53.

  Next, the first variation pattern determination table will be described with reference to FIG. The first variation pattern determination table is stored in the ROM 53. The first variation pattern determination table is used in a first normal symbol process (see FIG. 15) described later. In the first variation pattern determination table, the first variation pattern is determined according to the first random number stored in the determination area provided in the first variation pattern determination random number column of the first ordinary hit relation information storage area. Next, the sub control board 58 controls the first notification effect on the display screen 28 in accordance with the first variation pattern designated by the main control board 41.

  The first variation pattern determination table is divided into a case where the result of the first normal hit determination is a first normal hit and a case where it is out of place. When the result of the first normal hit determination is the first normal hit, the first fluctuation pattern determining random numbers 0 to 29, 30 to 79, 80 to 159, 160 to 259, and 260 to 511 are changed. Corresponding to pattern reach effect A, reach effect B, reach effect C, reach effect D, and reach effect E, and also corresponding to 30 seconds, 35 seconds, 40 seconds, 45 seconds, and 50 seconds of variation time, respectively. doing.

  When the result of the first normal hit determination is out of place, the first variation pattern determination random numbers 0 to 449, 450 to 486, 487 to 499, 500 to 504, 505 to 509, and 510 to 511 are respectively It corresponds to the non-reach of the first fluctuation pattern, reach production A, reach production B, reach production C, reach production D, and reach production E. Furthermore, the fluctuation time non-reach fluctuation time, 30 seconds, 35 seconds, respectively. , 40 seconds, 45 seconds, and 50 seconds. The non-reach fluctuation time is 12 seconds when the first reserved ball number when the first random number stored in the first storage area is shifted to the determination area is either “0” or “1”. Yes, “2” is 7 seconds, and “3” is 4 seconds. However, this variation time is not limited to 12 seconds, 7 seconds, and 4 seconds.

  Next, the fourth variation pattern determination table will be described with reference to FIG. The fourth variation pattern determination table is stored in the ROM 53. The fourth variation pattern determination table is used in a fourth normal symbol process (see FIG. 15) described later. In the fourth variation pattern determination table, the fourth variation pattern is determined according to the fourth random number stored in the determination area provided in the fourth variation pattern determination random number column of the fourth ordinary hit relation information storage area (not shown). The

  The fourth variation pattern determination table is divided into a case where the result of the fourth ordinary hit determination is a fourth ordinary hit and a case where it is out of place. When the result of the fourth ordinary hit determination is the fourth ordinary hit, the fourth random numbers 0 to 489 and 490 to 511 correspond to the short fluctuation and the hit long fluctuation of the fluctuation pattern, respectively, These correspond to the fluctuation times of 6 seconds and 45 seconds, respectively.

  When the result of the fourth ordinary hit determination is out of place, the fourth random numbers 0 to 511, that is, all the fourth random numbers correspond to the fluctuation pattern deviation fluctuation and the fluctuation time of 2 seconds. However, this variation time is not limited to 2 seconds, 6 seconds, and 45 seconds.

  Next, a variation aspect of the first effect symbol when non-reach is determined as the first variation pattern, which is a main part of the invention, will be described with reference to FIG. As described above, when non-reach is determined as the first variation pattern, the variation time is the first reserved ball stored in the RAM 52 when the first random number based on the variation pattern is transferred to the determination area. Determined based on the number. When non-reach is determined as the first variation pattern, the variation pattern of the first effect symbol differs depending on whether the game state is a normal game or a specific game. Specifically, the first notification effect is executed during the normal game, and the specific effect (hereinafter referred to as “specific first notification effect”) is executed instead of the first notification effect during the specific game.

  A variation aspect of the first effect symbol based on the first notification effect when the non-reach is determined as the first variation pattern during the normal game will be described. When the first notification effect based on non-reach is started, the first effect symbol changes. When the number of first reserved balls is either “0” or “1”, it fluctuates for 11 seconds. When the number of first reserved balls is “2”, it fluctuates for 6 seconds. When the number of first reserved balls is “3”, it fluctuates for 3 seconds. Next, the first effect design shakes for 1 second. Next, the first variation effect symbol is fixed and stopped for 0.6 seconds. The time obtained by adding the time when the first effect symbol is fluctuating and the time when the first effect symbol is fluctuating is the fluctuating time. Hereinafter, in the variation of the first notification effect based on the non-reach of the normal game, the variation in which the first effect symbol varies for 3 seconds, 6 seconds, and 11 seconds is referred to as “basic variation”, and the first reserved ball number is “3”. The basic fluctuation at that time is called the “shortest basic fluctuation”. The time during which the basic fluctuation is executed is referred to as “basic fluctuation time”, and the time during which the shortest basic fluctuation is executed is particularly referred to as “shortest basic fluctuation time”.

  Next, a variation aspect of the first effect symbol based on the specific first notification effect when non-reach is determined as the first variation pattern during the specific game will be described. In the specific first notification effect when the first reserved ball number is “3”, non-reach is determined as the first variation pattern during the normal game, and the first reserved ball number is “3”. The same variation as the first notification effect is executed.

  When the number of first reserved balls is “2”, since the variation time is 7 seconds, the shortest basic variation whose basic variation time is 3 seconds (that is, the shortest basic variation time) is executed twice. Specifically, when the specific first notification effect is started, the shortest basic variation is executed. Next, the first effect symbol is temporarily stopped for 0.5 seconds, and the shortest basic variation is executed again. Next, the first effect design shakes for 0.5 seconds. Next, the first effect symbol is fixed and stopped for 0.6 seconds.

  Further, when the number of first reserved balls is either “0” or “1”, the basic variation time is 3 seconds (that is, the shortest basic variation time) because the variation time is 12 seconds. The variation is performed 3 times. Specifically, when the specific first notification effect is started, the shortest basic variation is executed. Next, the first effect symbol is temporarily stopped for 0.9 seconds, and the shortest basic variation is executed again. Next, the first effect symbol is temporarily stopped for 0.9 seconds again, and the shortest basic variation is executed again. Next, the first stage design shakes for 1.2 seconds. Next, the first effect symbol is fixed and stopped for 0.6 seconds.

  As described above, in the first notification effect when the non-reach is determined as the first variation pattern during the normal game, the variation time based on the number of first reserved balls is predetermined based on the variation time. Basic variation is performed. On the other hand, when the non-reach is determined as the first variation pattern during the specific game, the specific first notification effect executed instead of the first notification effect is the shortest during the variation time based on the number of first reserved balls. The basic variation is repeatedly executed a predetermined number of times. That is, during the specific game, when the number of first reserved balls is “0” to “2”, the variation indicating the result of the first normal hit determination (that is, the fixed variation is started after the basic variation is started) The first stage design fluctuates several times during

  In addition, the difference between the total time of the shortest basic fluctuation time and the temporary stop time and the fluctuation time of the first effect symbol is adjusted by the shaking time. The shortest basic fluctuation time, shaking time, temporary stop time, and final stop time should be the sum of the shortest basic fluctuation time, shaking time, and temporary stopping stop time if they are equal to the first design symbol fluctuation time. Well, not limited to a specific time.

  Next, details of the operation by the main control board 41 of the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. Each step in the figure is abbreviated as “S”. The gaming machine 1 is controlled by a control program stored in the ROM 53. The main process of the control program is executed by the CPU 51 when the CPU 51 senses an interrupt signal generated by the interrupt signal generation circuit 57 (see FIG. 10). Since the interrupt signal is generated at regular intervals (2 mS in this embodiment), the main process is repeatedly executed every 2 mS.

  As shown in FIG. 15, when the main process is started by detecting an interrupt signal, a command output process is performed (S10). In the command output process, a control command is output to the sub control board 58, the payout control board 45, the relay board 47, etc. via the I / O interface 54. The control command output here is a control command stored in the RAM 52 in the main process executed last time.

  Next, a switch reading process is performed (S11). In the switch reading process, a process of detecting a winning of a game ball in the first symbol operating gate 13, the fourth symbol operating gate 14, the fourth symbol operating port 15, each of the normal winning ports 26, and the ordinary electric winnings 16-19. Is done. When a game ball is detected, the flag corresponding to each switch stored in the winning ball flag storage area of the RAM 52 is set to “ON”. At the start of the switch reading process, all the flags in the winning ball flag storage area are reset.

  Next, a counter update process is performed (S12). In the counter update process, each value of the random number acquisition counter stored in the counter storage area of the RAM 52 is added by a predetermined amount, and each value of the timer counter is subtracted by a predetermined amount. While any of the four ordinary electric actors 16 to 19 is open, the values of the first to fourth ordinary symbol variation time counters for measuring the variation times of the first to fourth ordinary symbols are not updated.

  Next, a first ordinary electric accessory process is performed (S13). In the first ordinary electric accessory processing, when the first ordinary symbol indicating the first ordinary winning is displayed on the ordinary symbol display unit 27, the game ball can be awarded to the first ordinary electric accessory 16, Control for opening the first ordinary electric accessory 16 is performed. The first ordinary electric accessory process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, a first normal symbol process is performed (S14). In the first ordinary symbol process, when a game ball passes through the first symbol actuating gate 13, a first random number is acquired, and a first ordinary hit determination and a variation pattern of the first ordinary symbol are performed. The sub control board 58 controls the first notification effect by the display screen 28 based on the variation pattern determined in the first normal symbol process. The first normal symbol process will be described later with reference to FIGS. 16 and 17.

  Next, a fourth ordinary electric accessory process is performed (S15). In the fourth ordinary electric accessory processing, when the fourth ordinary symbol indicating the fourth ordinary winning is displayed on the ordinary symbol display unit 27, the game ball can be awarded to the fourth ordinary electric accessory 19, Control for opening the fourth ordinary electric accessory 19 is performed. The fourth ordinary electric accessory process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, a fourth normal symbol process is performed (S16). In the fourth normal symbol process, when a game ball enters the fourth symbol operation gate 14 or the fourth symbol operation port 15, a fourth random number is acquired, a fourth normal hit determination, and a variation pattern of the fourth normal symbol. The decision is made. The sub control board 58 controls the second notification effect by the display screen 28 based on the variation pattern determined in the fourth normal symbol process. The fourth normal symbol process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, the second ordinary electric accessory processing is performed (S17). In the second ordinary electric accessory process, a control for closing the opened second ordinary electric accessory 17 is performed. The second ordinary electric accessory processing will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, the second normal symbol process is performed (S18). In the second ordinary symbol processing, when a game ball wins the first ordinary electric accessory 16 or the fourth ordinary electric accessory 19, a second random number is acquired, the second ordinary hit determination, and the second ordinary symbol variation A pattern is determined. When the variation of the second ordinary symbol is stopped, the control for opening the second ordinary electric accessory 17 is performed. The second normal symbol process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, a third ordinary electric accessory process is performed (S19). In the third ordinary electric accessory processing, control for closing the opened third ordinary electric accessory 18 is performed. The third ordinary electric accessory process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, a third normal symbol process is performed (S20). In the third ordinary symbol process, a third random number is acquired when a game ball wins the second ordinary electric accessory 17, a third ordinary hit determination, and a variation control of the third ordinary symbol are performed. When the third ordinary symbol is stopped and displayed on the ordinary symbol display unit 27, control is performed to open the third ordinary electric accessory 18 so that the game ball can win the third ordinary electric accessory 18. . Processing for ending the jackpot game is performed. The third ordinary symbol process will be described later with reference to FIGS. 23 and 24.

  Next, a payout process (S21) and an error check (S22) are performed. In the payout process, payout of prize balls is controlled. In the error check, when an error has occurred, an error is displayed on the display screen 28 or an error sound is generated on the speaker 48. An error command to be transmitted to the sub control board 58 in the command output process of S10 is stored in the command relation storage area of the RAM 52. When the error check is finished, the main process ends. When an interrupt signal is received from the interrupt signal generation circuit 57, the main process is executed from the beginning.

  Various flags used in the main process will be described. The flag-related storage area of the RAM 52 includes a jackpot gaming state flag, a first operation end flag, a fourth operation end flag, a first variation flag, a second variation flag, a third variation flag, a fourth variation flag, and a first release flag. , A second release flag, a third release flag, and a fourth release flag.

  The jackpot game state flag is determined to be during the first ordinary hit game, which is executed when the first ordinary hit judgment is determined as the first ordinary hit, and the fourth ordinary hit judgment is determined as the fourth ordinary hit. “4” is stored and turned “ON” during the fourth normal winning game executed at the opportunity. Otherwise, “0” is stored and “OFF”.

  As the first operation end flag, when the opening / closing operation of the first ordinary electric accessory 16 executed once due to one first ordinary hit is completed, “1” is stored and “1” is stored. ON ". Otherwise, “0” is stored and “OFF”. As the fourth operation end flag, “1” is stored and “4” is stored when the opening / closing operation of the fourth ordinary electric accessory 19 executed once due to one fourth ordinary hit is completed. ON ". Otherwise, “0” is stored and “OFF”.

  The first variation flag, the second variation flag, the third variation flag, and the fourth variation flag are flags indicating variation states of the first ordinary symbol, the second ordinary symbol, the third ordinary symbol, and the fourth ordinary symbol, respectively. It is. When each symbol fluctuates, “1” is stored and “ON” is set. Otherwise, “0” is stored and “OFF”.

  The first release flag, the second release flag, the third release flag, and the fourth release flag are respectively the first ordinary electric accessory 16, the second ordinary electric accessory 17, the third ordinary electric accessory 18, and the first It is a flag indicating the open / closed state of the four ordinary electric accessories 19. While each electric accessory is open, “1” is stored and turned “ON”. Otherwise, “0” is stored and “OFF”.

  Next, the details of the first normal symbol process (S14) of the main process will be described with reference to FIG. 16 and FIG. In the first normal symbol processing, first normal hit determination, determination / instruction of a variation pattern of the first normal symbol, storage of a command for controlling display of the first normal symbol, and the like are performed. In the sub control board 58, the first notification effect is controlled according to the variation pattern of the first normal symbol instructed from the main control board 41.

  As shown in FIG. 16, when the first normal symbol process of the main process is started, it is determined whether or not the game ball has passed through the first symbol operation gate 13 (S31). In the main process switch reading process (S11, see FIG. 8), when the passing of the game ball is detected by the first symbol operation gate switch 65 provided in the first symbol operation gate 13, the winning ball flag is stored. The corresponding flag of the area is “ON”. If it is not set to “ON” (S31: NO), the game ball has not passed through the first symbol operation gate 13, and the process proceeds to the determination of S41 shown in FIG. If the flag corresponding to the first symbol operation gate switch 65 is “ON” (S31: YES), the game ball has passed through the first symbol operation gate 13, so that the One random number is acquired. The acquired first random number is stored in the first ordinary hit relation information storage area (see FIG. 5) of the RAM 52. The maximum number of first reserved balls that can store the first random number is four. However, the maximum number of the first reserved balls that can store the first random number is not limited to four.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the value of the first reserved ball number storage area of the RAM 52 is “4” (S32). If the value of the first reserved ball number storage area is “4” (S32: YES), since the first random number for this game ball cannot be stored, the process proceeds to the determination of S41 shown in FIG. When the value of the first reserved ball number storage area is not “4” (S32: NO), “1” is added to the value of the first reserved ball number storage area (S33). Next, various random numbers are stored in the storage area of the number corresponding to the value of the first reserved ball number storage area among the first to fourth storage areas of the first normal hit relation information storage area (S34). Specifically, the value of the first ordinary hit determination counter is stored in the first ordinary hit random number column, and the value of the first variation pattern determining counter is stored in the first variation pattern determining random number column. Next, a first reserved ball number addition command for notifying the sub-control board 58 that one additional reserved ball number is displayed on the display screen 28 is stored in the command related storage area of the RAM 52 (S35).

  Next, as shown in FIG. 17, in order to prevent a new first normal winning game from being started during the opening of the ordinary electric combination, whether or not all the ordinary electric combinations 16 to 19 are closed. Is made (S41). This determination is made by determining whether or not all of the first to fourth release flags are “OFF”. If even one ordinary electric accessory is opened (S41: NO), the process returns to the main process. When it is determined that all the ordinary electric accessories 16 to 19 are closed (S41: YES), it is determined whether or not the first normal symbol is changing based on the first change flag. (S42).

  If the first fluctuation flag is “OFF” and it is determined that the first normal symbol is not changing (S42: NO), whether or not there is a game ball to be subjected to the first normal hit determination. Is determined (S43). If the value of the first reserved ball number storage area of the RAM 52 is not “1” or more (S43: NO), the process returns to the main process. If the value of the first reserved ball number storage area is “1” or more (S43: YES), there is a game ball to be determined for the first normal hit, so the value of the first reserved ball number storage area is “1”. Is subtracted (S44).

  Next, the first random number stored in the first ordinary hit relation information storage area is shifted (S45). That is, the first random number stored in the first storage area is shifted to the determination area. The first random number stored in the second to fourth storage areas is shifted to the storage area one number lower. The value in the fourth storage area is cleared. Next, based on the first random number shifted to the determination area, it is determined whether or not it is the first normal hit (S46). Although not shown, the ROM 53 is provided with a first normal hit determination table. The first ordinary hit determination table is a table used for the first ordinary hit determination, and a random number value of a first ordinary hit random number corresponding to each of the first ordinary hit and the deviation is defined. In the first normal hit determination, it is determined with reference to the first normal hit determination table whether the first random number shifted to the determination area in S45 corresponds to the first normal hit or the deviation. Similarly, the second ordinary hit determination, the third ordinary hit determination, and the fourth ordinary hit determination are determined based on the table and the random number used in each case.

  Next, the first variation pattern is determined based on the first variation pattern determination random number stored in the determination area according to the first normal hit determination result, and the determined first variation pattern is designated. The designated command is stored in the command relation storage area of the RAM 52 (S47). Next, the variation time of the first ordinary symbol is stored in the first ordinary symbol variation time counter (S48). Next, “1” indicating that the first normal symbol is changing is stored in the first change flag and set to “ON” (S49), and the process returns to the main process.

  When the first fluctuation flag is “ON” and the first normal symbol is changing (S42: YES), it is determined whether or not the fluctuation time of the first normal symbol has passed (S42: YES). S61). If the value of the first normal symbol variation time counter set in S48 is not “0” and the variation time has not yet elapsed (S61: NO), the process returns to the main process. When the value of the first normal symbol variation time counter is “0” (S61: YES), a first normal symbol stop command for stopping the variation of the first normal symbol is stored in the command related storage area of the RAM 52. (S62). Next, “0” indicating that the first normal symbol is not changing is stored in the first changing flag and set to “OFF” (S63).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the result of the first normal hit determination is the first normal hit (S64). If it is out of place (S64: NO), the process returns to the main process. When it is the first normal hit (S64: YES), “0” indicating that the opening / closing operation of the first normal electric accessory 16 has not ended is stored in the first operation end flag and “OFF”. (S65). Next, a jackpot number addition command for notifying the sub-control board 58 of counting the number of jackpots is stored in the command related storage area of the RAM 52 (S66).

  Next, based on the jackpot game status flag, it is determined whether or not the jackpot game is being played (S67). When the jackpot game state flag is “ON” and it is determined that the jackpot game is being played (S67: YES), the process returns to the main process. When the jackpot game state flag is “OFF” (S67: NO), “1” indicating that the jackpot game is being played is stored in the jackpot game state flag and set to “ON” (S68). Next, a jackpot game start notification command for notifying the sub control board 58 that the jackpot game is started is stored in the command relation storage area of the RAM 52 (S69), and the process returns to the main process.

  Next, details of the first normal electric accessory process (S13) of the main process will be described with reference to FIG. In the first ordinary electric accessory processing, processing relating to opening and closing of the first ordinary electric accessory 16 is performed.

  As shown in FIG. 18, when the first ordinary electric accessory process of the main process is started, it is determined whether or not a big hit game is being played based on the big hit game state flag (S71). When the jackpot game state flag is “OFF” and it is determined that the jackpot game is not being played (S71: NO), the process returns to the main process. When the big hit game state flag is “ON” (S71: YES), it is determined whether or not the operation of the first ordinary electric accessory 16 is ended by the first operation end flag (S72). If the first operation end flag is “ON” (S72: YES), the process returns to the main process. When the first operation end flag is “OFF” (S72: NO), it is determined whether or not the first ordinary electric accessory 16 is being opened (S73).

  When the first opening flag is “OFF” and it is determined that the first ordinary electric accessory 16 is closed (S73: NO), the first ordinary electric accessory 16 is opened. The first ordinary electric accessory release command is stored in the command related storage area of the RAM 52 (S91). Next, the maximum opening time of the first ordinary electric accessory 16 (hereinafter referred to as “first opening time”) is stored in the first ordinary electric accessory opening time counter (S92). Next, “1” indicating that the first ordinary electric accessory 16 is opened is stored in the first opening flag and is set to “ON” (S93), and the process returns to the main process.

  When the first opening flag is “ON” and the first ordinary electric accessory 16 is being opened (S73: YES), it is determined whether or not the first opening time has elapsed (S73: YES). S74). If the value of the first ordinary electric accessory opening time counter set in S92 is not “0” and the first opening time has not elapsed (S74: NO), the game is played to the first ordinary electric accessory 16 It is determined whether or not the ball has won a prize (S75).

  If the game ball has not won the first ordinary electric accessory 16 (S75: NO), the process proceeds to S77. In the main process switch reading process (S11, see FIG. 15), when the winning of the game ball is detected by the first ordinary electric accessory switch 68 and the corresponding flag is “ON” (S75: YES) ), “1” is added to the first winning ball counter which counts the number of game balls won to the first ordinary electric accessory 16 (S76).

  Next, based on the value of the first winning ball counter, it is determined whether or not the first winning ball number is four (S77). If the number of first winning balls is 3 or less (S77: NO), the process returns to the main process. When the number of first winning balls is 4 or more (S77: YES), or when the first opening time has elapsed (S74: YES), the first normal for closing the first normal electric accessory 16 The electric accessory closing command is stored in the command-related storage area of the RAM 52 (S81). Next, “0” indicating that the first ordinary electric accessory 16 is closed is stored in the first opening flag and is set to “OFF” (S82). Next, “1” indicating that the operation of the first ordinary electric accessory 16 has ended is stored in the first operation end flag and set to “ON” (S83). Note that when the first ordinary electric accessory 16 is closed, the value of the first winning ball counter is reset to “0”.

  Next, details of the fourth normal symbol process (S16) of the main process will be described with reference to FIG. In the fourth ordinary symbol process, a fourth ordinary winning determination, determination / instruction of a variation pattern of the fourth ordinary symbol, storage of a command for controlling display of the fourth ordinary symbol, and the like are performed.

  As shown in FIG. 19, in the fourth normal symbol process, it is determined whether or not the game ball has passed through the fourth symbol operation gate 14 (S101). When the flag corresponding to the fourth symbol operation gate switch 66 is “OFF” and it is determined that the game ball has not passed through the fourth symbol operation gate 14 (S101: NO), the fourth symbol It is determined whether or not a game ball has been won in the operating port 15 (S102). If the flag corresponding to the fourth symbol operation port switch 67 is “OFF” and it is determined that no game ball has been won in the fourth symbol operation port 15 (S102: NO), the determination in S111 is performed. Migrate to

  When the flag corresponding to the fourth symbol operation gate switch 66 is “ON” (S101: YES), or when the flag corresponding to the fourth symbol operation gate switch 67 is “ON” (S102: YES), it is determined whether or not the value of the fourth reserved ball number storage area of the RAM 52 is “4” (S103). The maximum number of fourth reserved balls that can store the fourth random number is four. However, the maximum number of fourth reserved balls that can store the fourth random number is not limited to four.

  If the value in the fourth reserved ball number storage area is “4” (S103: YES), the fourth random number for this game ball cannot be stored, and the process proceeds to the determination in S111. When the value of the fourth reserved ball number storage area is not “4” (S103: NO), “1” is added to the value of the fourth reserved ball number storage area (S104). Next, the fourth random number is stored in the storage area of the number corresponding to the value of the fourth reserved ball number storage area among the first to fourth storage areas of the fourth ordinary hit relation information storage area (S105). Specifically, the value of the fourth ordinary hit determination counter is stored in the fourth ordinary random number column, and the value of the fourth variation pattern determining counter is stored in the fourth variation pattern determining random number column.

  Next, in order to prevent a new fourth normal winning game from being started while the ordinary electric accessory is opened, it is determined whether or not all the ordinary electric accessories 16 to 19 are closed (S111). ). This determination is made by determining whether or not all of the first to fourth release flags are “OFF”. If even one ordinary electric accessory is opened (S111: NO), the process returns to the main process. When it is determined that all the ordinary electric accessories are being closed 16-19 (S111: YES), it is determined by the fourth variation flag whether the fourth ordinary symbol is changing. (S112).

  If the fourth variation flag is “OFF” and it is determined that the fourth normal symbol is not changing (S112: NO), whether or not there is a game ball to be determined for the fourth normal hit. Is determined (S113). If the value of the fourth reserved ball number storage area is not “1” or more (S113: NO), the process returns to the main process. If the value of the fourth reserved ball number storage area is “1” or more (S113: YES), the value of the fourth reserved ball number storage area is decremented by “1” (S114).

  Next, the fourth random number stored in the fourth ordinary hit relation information storage area is shifted to a young area with one number (S115). Next, based on the fourth random number shifted to the determination area, it is determined whether or not it is the fourth normal hit (S116). Next, the fourth variation pattern is determined based on the fourth variation pattern determination random number stored in the determination area according to the result of the fourth ordinary hit determination, and the fourth variation pattern designating the determined fourth variation pattern The designated command is stored in the command relation storage area of the RAM 52 (S117). Next, the variation time of the fourth ordinary symbol is stored in the fourth ordinary symbol variation time counter (S118). Next, “1” indicating that the fourth normal symbol is changing is stored in the fourth change flag and set to “ON” (S119), and the process returns to the main process.

  If the fourth ordinary symbol is changing and the fourth variation flag is “ON” (S112: YES), it is determined whether or not the variation time of the fourth ordinary symbol has passed ( S121). If the value of the fourth normal symbol variation time counter set in S118 is not “0” and the variation time has not yet elapsed (S121: NO), the process returns to the main process. When the value of the fourth normal symbol variation time counter is “0” (S121: YES), a fourth normal symbol stop command for stopping the variation of the fourth normal symbol is stored in the command related storage area of the RAM 52. (S122). Next, “0” indicating that the fourth normal symbol is not changing is stored in the fourth change flag and set to “OFF” (S123).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the result of the fourth normal hit determination is the fourth normal hit (S124). If the result of the fourth ordinary hit determination is out of order (S124: NO), the process returns to the main process. If the result of the fourth ordinary hit determination is the fourth ordinary hit (S124: YES), “0” indicating that the opening / closing operation of the fourth ordinary electric accessory 19 has not ended is the fourth operation end. The flag is stored and “OFF” is set (S125). Next, a jackpot number addition command for notifying the sub-control board 58 of counting the number of jackpot games is stored in the command related storage area of the RAM 52 (S126).

  Next, based on the jackpot game status flag, it is determined whether or not the jackpot game is being played (S127). When the jackpot game state flag is “ON” and it is determined that the jackpot game is being played (S127: YES), the process returns to the main process. When the jackpot game state flag is “OFF” (S127: NO), “1” indicating that the jackpot game is being played is stored in the jackpot game state flag and set to “ON” (S128). Next, a jackpot game start notification command for notifying the sub control board 58 that the jackpot game is started is stored in the command relation storage area of the RAM 52 (S128), and the process returns to the main process.

  Next, details of the fourth ordinary electric accessory process (S15) of the main process will be described with reference to FIG. In the fourth ordinary electric accessory process, processing related to opening and closing of the fourth ordinary electric accessory 19 and the like are performed.

  As shown in FIG. 20, when the fourth ordinary electric accessory process of the main process is started, it is determined whether or not the big hit game is being played based on the big hit game state flag (S131). When the jackpot game state flag is “OFF” and it is determined that the jackpot game is not being played (S131: NO), the process returns to the main process. When the big hit game state flag is “ON” (S131: YES), it is determined whether or not the operation of the fourth ordinary electric accessory 19 is ended by the fourth operation end flag (S132). If the fourth operation end flag is “ON” (S132: YES), the process returns to the main process. When the fourth operation end flag is “OFF” (S132: NO), it is determined whether or not the fourth ordinary electric accessory 19 is being opened (S133).

  If the fourth open flag is “OFF” and it is determined that the fourth ordinary electric accessory 19 is closed (S133: NO), the fourth ordinary electric accessory 19 is opened. The fourth ordinary electric accessory release command is stored in the command related storage area of the RAM 52 (S151). Next, the maximum opening time of the fourth ordinary electric accessory 19 (hereinafter referred to as “fourth opening time”) is stored in the fourth ordinary electric accessory opening time counter (S152). Next, “1” indicating that the fourth ordinary electric accessory 19 is opened is stored in the fourth opening flag and is set to “ON” (S153), and the process returns to the main process. When the fourth release flag is “ON” and the fourth ordinary electric accessory 19 is being opened (S133: YES), it is determined whether or not the fourth release time has elapsed (S133: YES). S134).

  If the value of the fourth ordinary electric accessory opening time counter set in S118 is not “0” and the fourth opening time has not elapsed (S134: NO), the game to the fourth ordinary electric accessory 19 is performed. It is determined whether or not the ball has won (S135). If the game ball has not won the fourth ordinary electric accessory 19 (S135: NO), the process proceeds to S137. When the flag corresponding to the fourth ordinary electric accessory switch 71 is “ON” (S135: YES), the number of game balls won in the fourth ordinary electric accessory 19 (fourth winning ball number) “1” is added to the fourth winning ball number counter for counting the number (S136).

  Next, based on the value of the fourth winning ball number counter, it is determined whether or not the fourth winning ball number is four (S137). When the number of fourth winning balls is 3 or less (S137: NO), the process returns to the main process. When the number of fourth winning balls is four or more (S137: YES), or when the fourth opening time has elapsed (S134: YES), the fourth ordinary for closing the fourth ordinary electric accessory 19 The electric accessory closing command is stored in the command-related storage area of the RAM 52 (S141). Next, “0” indicating that the fourth ordinary electric accessory 19 is closed is stored in the fourth release flag and is set to “OFF” (S142). “1” indicating that the operation of the fourth ordinary electric accessory 19 has ended is stored in the fourth operation end flag and set to “ON” (S143), and the process returns to the main process. Note that when the fourth ordinary electric accessory 19 is closed, the value of the fourth winning ball counter is reset to “0”.

  Next, details of the second normal symbol process (S18) of the main process will be described with reference to FIG. In the second normal symbol processing, processing such as storage of a command for controlling display of the second normal symbol of the normal symbol display unit 27 is performed.

  As shown in FIG. 21, when the second ordinary symbol process of the main process is started, it is determined whether or not a game ball has won the first ordinary electric accessory 16 (S161). In this determination, the value of the flag corresponding to the first ordinary electric accessory switch 68 among the flags stored in the winning ball flag storage area of the RAM 52 is used. If the flag corresponding to the first ordinary electric accessory switch 68 is “OFF” (S161: NO), it is determined whether or not a game ball has won the fourth ordinary electric accessory 19 (S162). .

  If the flag corresponding to the fourth ordinary electric accessory switch 71 is “OFF” and it is determined that the game ball is not won in the fourth ordinary electric accessory 19 (S162: NO), S171. Move on to judgment. When the flag corresponding to the first ordinary electric accessory switch 68 is “ON” (S161: YES), or when the flag corresponding to the fourth ordinary electric accessory switch 71 is “ON” (S171: YES), it is determined whether or not the value of the second reserved ball number storage area of the RAM 52 is “4” (S163). The maximum number of second reserved balls that can store the second random number is four. However, the maximum number of second reserved balls that can store the second random number is not limited to four.

  If the value of the second reserved ball number storage area is “4” (S163: YES), the second random number for this game ball cannot be stored, and the process proceeds to the determination of S171. When the value of the second reserved ball number storage area is not “4” (S163: NO), “1” is added to the value of the second reserved ball number storage area (S164). Next, a second random number relating to the second ordinary hit determination and the second ordinary symbol variation is acquired and stored in the corresponding storage area in the second ordinary hit relation information storage area (S165). Next, a second reserved ball number addition command for notifying the sub-control board 58 of executing the second reserved ball image processing described later is stored in the command related storage area of the RAM 52 (S166).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the second normal symbol is changing based on the second change flag (S171). If the second variation flag is “OFF” and it is determined that the variation is not occurring (S171: NO), the variation of the second ordinary symbol is not started while the second ordinary electric accessory 17 is opened. Therefore, it is determined whether or not the second ordinary electric accessory 17 is being opened based on the second opening flag (S172).

  If the second ordinary electric accessory 17 is being opened (S172: YES), the process returns to the main process. If the second ordinary electric accessory 17 is closed (S172: NO), it is determined whether or not there is a game ball that triggers the start of the second ordinary symbol variation (S173). If the value of the second reserved ball number storage area is “0” (S173: NO), the process returns to the main process. If the value of the second reserved ball number storage area is “1” or more (S173: YES), the value of the second reserved ball number storage area is decremented by “1” (S174).

  Next, the second random number stored in the second normal hit relation information storage area is shifted to a young area with one number (S175). Next, based on the second random number shifted to the determination area, it is determined whether or not it is the second normal hit (S176). Next, a second ordinary symbol variation start command for starting the variation of the second ordinary symbol is stored in the command relation storage area of the RAM 52 (S177). Next, in order to start the variation time of the second ordinary symbol, the second variation symbol time of 10 seconds is stored in the second ordinary symbol variation time counter (S178). Next, “1” indicating that the second normal symbol is changing is stored in the second change flag and set to “ON” (S179), and the process returns to the main process.

  If the second variation flag is “ON” and the second ordinary symbol is varying (S131: YES), it is determined whether or not the variation time of the second ordinary symbol has elapsed (S143). ). If the value of the second normal symbol variation time counter set in S178 is not “0” and it is determined that the variation time has not yet elapsed (S181: NO), the process returns to the main process. If the value of the second ordinary symbol variation time counter is “0” (S181: YES), a second ordinary symbol stop command for stopping the variation of the second ordinary symbol is stored in the command related storage area of the RAM 52. (S182). Next, “0” indicating that the second normal symbol is not changing is stored in the second change flag and set to “OFF” (S183).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the result of the second normal hit determination is the second normal hit (S184). If the result of the second normal hit determination is out of order (S184: NO), the process returns to the main process. When the result of the second ordinary hit determination is the second ordinary hit (S184: YES), a second ordinary electric accessory release command for opening the second ordinary electric accessory 17 is displayed in the command related storage area. It is stored (S185). Next, in order to measure the maximum opening time of the second ordinary electric accessory 17 (hereinafter referred to as “second opening time”), a predetermined value is stored in the second ordinary electric accessory opening time counter (S186). ). Next, “1” indicating that the second ordinary electric accessory 17 is opened is stored in the second opening flag and set to “ON” (S187), and the process returns to the main process.

  Next, details of the second ordinary electric accessory process (S17) of the main process will be described with reference to FIG. In the second ordinary electric accessory process, a process related to closing the second ordinary electric accessory 17 and the like are performed.

  As shown in FIG. 22, when the second ordinary electric accessory process of the main process is started, it is determined whether or not the second ordinary electric accessory 17 is being opened by the second release flag ( S191). When the second opening flag is “OFF” and the second ordinary electric accessory 17 is closed (S191: NO), the process returns to the main process. If the second opening flag is “ON” and it is determined that the second ordinary electric accessory 17 is being opened (S191: YES), it is determined whether or not the second opening time has elapsed. (S192). When it is determined that the value of the second ordinary electric accessory opening time counter set in S186 (see FIG. 21) is not “0” and the second opening time has not elapsed (S192: NO), It is determined whether or not a game ball has won the second ordinary electric accessory 17 (S193). If the game ball has not won the second ordinary electric accessory 17 (S193: NO), the process proceeds to S195. If the flag corresponding to the second ordinary electric accessory switch 69 (see FIG. 10) is “ON” and it is determined that a game ball has won the second ordinary electric accessory 17 (S193). : YES), “1” is added to the second winning ball counter which counts the number of game balls won in the second ordinary electric accessory 17 (S194).

  Next, a determination is made as to whether or not the number of second winning balls is four based on the value of the second winning ball counter (S195). If the number of second winning balls is 3 or less (S195: NO), the process returns to the main process. When the number of second winning balls is four or more (S195: YES), or when the second opening time has elapsed (S192: YES), the second normal for closing the second normal electric accessory 17 The electric accessory closing command is stored in the command related storage area of the RAM 52 (S196). Next, “0” indicating that the second ordinary electric accessory 17 is closed is stored in the second release flag to be “OFF” (S197), and the process returns to the main process. Note that when the second ordinary electric accessory 17 is closed, the value of the second winning ball counter is reset to “0”.

  Next, details of the third normal symbol process (S20) of the main process will be described with reference to FIG. 23 and FIG. In the third normal symbol process, a command for controlling the display of the third normal symbol on the normal symbol display unit 27, a command for releasing the third normal electric accessory 18, and the jackpot gaming state are terminated. Processing is performed.

  As shown in FIG. 23, when the third ordinary symbol process of the main process is started, it is determined whether or not a game ball has won the second ordinary electric accessory 17 (S201). In this determination, the value of the flag corresponding to the second ordinary electric accessory switch 69 is used among the flags stored in the winning ball flag storage area of the RAM 52. When the flag corresponding to the second ordinary electric accessory switch 69 is “OFF” (S201: NO), the process proceeds to the determination of S211 shown in FIG. When the flag corresponding to the second ordinary electric accessory switch 69 is “ON” (S201: YES), it is determined whether or not the value of the third reserved ball number storage area of the RAM 52 is “4”. Performed (S202). The maximum number of third reserved balls that can store the third random number is four. However, the maximum number of third reserved balls that can store the third random number is not limited to four.

  When the value of the third reserved ball number storage area is “4” (S202: YES), since the third random number for this game ball cannot be stored, the process proceeds to the determination of S211 shown in FIG. When the value of the third reserved ball number storage area is not “4” (S202: NO), “1” is added to the value of the third reserved ball number storage area (S203). Next, a third random number related to the third ordinary hit determination and the third ordinary symbol variation is acquired and stored in the corresponding storage area in the third ordinary hit relation information storage area (S204). Next, a third reserved ball number addition command for notifying the sub-control board 58 that the third reserved ball image 285 is additionally displayed on the display screen 28 is stored in the command related storage area of the RAM 52 (S205).

  Next, as shown in FIG. 24, it is determined whether or not the third normal symbol is changing based on the third change flag (S211). If the third variation flag is “OFF” and it is determined that the third variation flag is not varying (S211: NO), the variation of the third ordinary symbol is not started while the third ordinary electric accessory 18 is opened. Therefore, it is determined by the third release flag whether or not the third ordinary electric accessory 18 is being opened (S212). If the third ordinary electric accessory 18 is being opened (S212: YES), the process returns to the main process. If the third ordinary electric accessory 18 is closed (S212: NO), it is determined whether or not there is a game ball that triggers the start of the variation of the third ordinary symbol (S213). If the value of the third reserved ball number storage area is “1” or more (S213: YES), the value of the third reserved ball number storage area is decremented by “1” (S214).

  Next, the third random number stored in the third ordinary hit relation information storage area is shifted to a young area with one number (S215). Next, based on the third random number shifted to the determination area, it is determined whether or not it is a third normal hit (S216). Next, a third ordinary symbol variation start command for starting the variation of the third ordinary symbol is stored in the command relation storage area of the RAM 52 (S217). Next, in order to start measuring the variation time of the third ordinary symbol, the third ordinary symbol variation time of 2 seconds is stored in the third ordinary symbol variation time counter (S218). Next, “1” indicating that the third normal symbol is changing is stored in the third change flag and set to “ON” (S219), and the process returns to the main process.

  If the third variation flag is “ON” and it is determined that the third normal symbol is changing (S211: YES), it is determined whether or not the third normal symbol variation time has elapsed. Is performed (S231). If the value of the third normal symbol variation time counter set in S212 is not “0” and the variation time has not elapsed (S231: NO), the process returns to the main process. When the value of the third ordinary symbol variation time counter is “0” (S231: YES), a third ordinary symbol stop command for stopping the variation of the third ordinary symbol is stored in the command related storage area of the RAM 52. (S232). Next, “0” indicating that the third ordinary symbol is not changing is stored in the third changing flag and set to “OFF” (S233).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the result of the third ordinary hit determination is the third ordinary hit (S234). If the result of the third ordinary hit determination is out of order (S234: NO), the process returns to the main process. When the result of the third ordinary hit determination is the third ordinary hit (S234: YES), the third ordinary electric accessory release command for opening the third ordinary electric accessory 18 is stored in the command relation memory of the RAM 52. It is stored in the area (S235). Next, in order to measure the opening time of the third ordinary electric accessory 18 (hereinafter referred to as “third opening time”), a predetermined value is stored in the third ordinary electric accessory opening time counter (S236). . Next, “1” indicating that the third ordinary electric accessory 18 is opened is stored in the third release flag and is set to “ON” (S237), and the process returns to the main process.

  If the value of the third reserved ball number storage area is “0” (S213: NO), there is no game ball that triggers the change of the third normal symbol, and thus a series of third normal hit games is completed. Here, the jackpot game may end together with the third ordinary hit game. In this case, it is necessary to perform a jackpot game end process. Therefore, it is determined whether or not the jackpot game is being played (S221). When the jackpot game state flag is “OFF” and the jackpot game is not being played (S221: NO), the process returns to the main process. If the jackpot game state flag is “ON” and it is determined that the jackpot game is being played (S221: YES), the first operation end flag has ended the operation of the first ordinary electric accessory 16 Is determined (S222).

  If the first operation end flag is “OFF” and the operation of the first ordinary electric accessory 16 has not ended (S222: NO), the process returns to the main process. When the first operation end flag is “ON” (S222: YES), it is determined whether or not the operation of the fourth ordinary electric accessory 19 is ended by the fourth operation end flag ( S223). If the fourth operation end flag is “OFF” and the operation of the fourth ordinary electric accessory 19 has not ended (S223: NO), the process returns to the main process. When the fourth operation end flag is “ON” (S223: YES), it is determined whether or not the value of the second reserved ball number storage area is “1” or more (S224).

  If the value of the second reserved ball number storage area of the RAM 52 is “1” or more (S224: YES), the process returns to the main process. If the value of the second reserved ball number storage area is “0” (S224: NO), there is no game ball for which the second normal hit determination has not been performed, and the game related to all the electric accessories has ended. Therefore, “0” is stored in the jackpot gaming state flag and is set to “OFF” (S225). Next, a jackpot game end notification command for notifying the sub control board 58 of the end of the jackpot game is stored in the RAM 52 (S226), and the process returns to the main process.

  Next, details of the third ordinary electric accessory process (S19) of the main process will be described with reference to FIG. In the third ordinary electric accessory process, a process related to closing the third ordinary electric accessory 18 is performed.

  As shown in FIG. 25, when the third ordinary electric accessory process of the main process is started, it is determined by the third release flag whether or not the third ordinary electric accessory 18 is being opened ( S241). If the third release flag is “OFF” and the third ordinary electric accessory 18 is closed (S241: NO), the process returns to the main process. If the third release flag is “ON” and it is determined that the third ordinary electric accessory 18 is being opened (S241: YES), it is determined whether or not the third release time has elapsed. (S242).

  When it is determined that the value of the third ordinary electric accessory opening time counter set in S236 (see FIG. 24) is not “0” and the third opening time has not elapsed (S242: NO), It is determined whether or not a game ball has won the third ordinary electric accessory 18 (S243). If a game ball has not won the third ordinary electric accessory 18 (S243: NO), the process proceeds to the determination of S245. If the flag corresponding to the third ordinary electric accessory switch 70 (see FIG. 10) is “ON” and it is determined that a game ball has won the third ordinary electric accessory 18 (S243). : YES), “1” is added to the third winning ball counter which counts the number of game balls won in the third ordinary electric accessory 18 (S244).

  Next, based on the value of the third winning ball counter, it is determined whether or not the third winning ball number is seven (S245). When the number of third winning balls is 6 or less (S245: NO), the process returns to the main process. When the number of third winning balls is 7 or more (S245: YES), or when the third opening time has elapsed (S242: YES), the third ordinary for closing the third ordinary electric accessory 18 The electric accessory closing command is stored in the command-related storage area of the RAM 52 (S246). “0” indicating that the third ordinary electric accessory 18 is closed is stored in the third release flag to be “OFF” (S247), and the process returns to the main process. Note that when the third ordinary electric accessory 18 is closed, the value of the third winning ball counter is reset to “0”.

  Next, sub control board processing performed on the sub control board 58 of the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. The sub control board process is executed in the CPU 581 by a program stored in the ROM 583 of the sub control board 58.

  Various flags used in sub-control board processing will be described. The RAM 582 of the sub-control board 58 stores a big hit game effect executing flag, a first normal hit game image flag, a specific game flag, and the like. In the jackpot game effect execution flag, “1” indicating that the jackpot game effect 281 is displayed on the display screen 28 is stored, and becomes “ON”. “0” indicating that the jackpot game effect 281 is erased from the display screen 28 is stored and turned “OFF”. In the first normal hit game image flag, “1” indicating that the first normal win game image 282 is displayed on the display screen 28 is stored and “ON” is set. “0” indicating that the first normal winning game image 282 is erased from the display screen 28 is stored and turned “OFF”. In the specific game flag, “1” indicating that the specific game is executed is stored and “ON” is set. “0” indicating the end of the specific game is stored and turned “OFF”.

  As shown in FIG. 26, when the sub control board process is started, it is determined whether or not a jackpot game start notification command for notifying that the jackpot game has started is received from the main control board 41 (S301). . When the jackpot game start notification command has not been received (S301: NO), the process proceeds to S311. When the jackpot game start notification command is received (S301: YES), the jackpot game effect 281 is displayed on the display screen 28 (S302). Next, “1” indicating that the jackpot game effect 281 is being executed is stored in the jackpot game effect executing flag and is turned “ON” (S303). Next, in order to notify that either the first normal winning game or the fourth normal winning game is in progress, a first normal winning game image 282 (see FIG. 7) is displayed on the display screen 28 (S304). ). Next, “1” indicating that the first normal winning game image 282 is being executed is stored in the first normal winning game image flag and turned “ON” (S305), and the process proceeds to S311.

  Next, it is determined whether or not a jackpot number addition command for counting the number of jackpots has been received from the main control board 41 (S311). If the jackpot number addition command has not been received (S311: NO), the process proceeds to S321. When the jackpot number addition command is received (S311: YES), the jackpot number is incremented by “1” and stored in the RAM 582 (S312), and the process proceeds to the determination of S321.

  Next, it is determined whether or not a first reserved ball number addition command for notifying that the first reserved ball number has been added is received from the main control board 41 (S321). If the first reserved ball number addition command has not been received (S321: NO), the process proceeds to S331. When the first reserved ball number addition command is received (S321: YES), one additional first held ball image indicating the number of first reserved balls is displayed on the display screen 28 (S322), and the determination of S331 is performed. Migrate to

  Next, it is determined whether or not a first variation pattern designation command for designating the first variation pattern has been received from the main control board 41 (S331). If the first variation pattern designation command has not been received (S331: NO), the process proceeds to the determination of S351 shown in FIG. When the first variation pattern designation command is received (S331: YES), the first variation pattern process is executed (S332), and the process proceeds to the determination of S351 shown in FIG.

  Here, details of the first variation pattern processing will be described with reference to FIG. When the first variation pattern process is executed, the designated first variation pattern is stored in the RAM 582 (S333). In the present embodiment, as described above, during the specific game, the specific first notification effect may be executed instead of the first notification effect. Therefore, it is determined from the specific game flag whether or not the specific game is being played (S334). If the specific game flag is “ON” and it is determined that the specific game is being performed (S334: YES), the first variation pattern stored in the RAM 582 is one of the reach effects A to E. Is determined (S335). When the variation pattern stored in the RAM 582 is one of the reach effects A to E (S335: YES), or when the specific game flag is “OFF” and it is determined that the specific game is not in progress ( (S334: NO), the first notification effect is determined based on the first variation pattern stored in the RAM 582 (S336). Next, the determined first notification effect is executed and displayed on the display screen 28 (S337), and the process proceeds to S341.

  If the first variation pattern stored in the RAM 582 is not one of the reach effects A to E, that is, if it is non-reach (S335: NO), the specific first notification effect is determined (S338). Next, the determined specific first notification effect is executed and displayed on the display screen 28 (S339).

Next, one first reserved ball image is deleted from the display screen 28 (S341). Next, “1” is added to the first ordinary hit determination number, and the result is stored in the RAM 582 (S342). The first ordinary hit determination number is the number of times determined by the first ordinary hit determination. The first ordinary hit determination number is used when determining the end of the specific game.

  In the present embodiment, the case where a jackpot game is executed via a jackpot game and a specific game is referred to as a consecutive resort. In the embodiment, when it is “15”), the specific game is ended and the number of jackpots is reset to “0”. Therefore, it is determined whether or not the big hit game is being played based on the big hit game effect execution flag (S343). If the jackpot game effect execution flag is “ON” and it is determined that the jackpot game is being played (S343: YES), the process proceeds to the determination of S351 shown in FIG. If the jackpot game effect execution flag is “OFF” and it is determined that the jackpot game is not being played (S343: NO), is the first ordinary hit determination count stored in the RAM 582 “15”? It is determined whether or not (S344).

  If it is determined that the number of first normal hit determinations stored in the RAM 582 is not “15” (S344: NO), the process proceeds to the determination of S351 shown in FIG. If it is determined that the number of first normal hit determinations stored in the RAM 582 is “15” (S344: YES), the specific game is ended and the game is switched to the normal game, so the jackpot number is reset to “0”. And stored in the RAM 582 (S345). Next, since the specific game has ended, “0” is stored in the specific game flag and is turned “OFF” (S346), and the process proceeds to the determination of S351 shown in FIG.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 27, it is determined whether or not a fourth variation pattern designation command for designating the fourth variation pattern has been received from the main control board 41 (S351). If the fourth variation pattern designation command has not been received (S351: NO), the process proceeds to S361. When the fourth variation pattern designation command is received (S351: YES), the designated fourth variation pattern is stored in the RAM 582 (S352). Next, the second notification effect is determined based on the fourth variation pattern stored in the RAM 582 (S353). Next, the second notification effect is displayed on the display screen 28 (S354), and the process proceeds to S361.

  Next, it is determined whether or not a second reserved ball number addition command for notifying that the second reserved ball number has been added is received from the main control board 41 (S361). If the second reserved ball number addition command has not been received (S361: NO), the process proceeds to S381. When the second reserved ball number addition command is received (S361: YES), the second reserved ball image process is executed (S362), and the process proceeds to the determination of S381.

  Here, the details of the second reserved ball image processing will be described with reference to FIG. When the second reserved ball image process is executed, the second reserved ball image number is incremented by “1” and stored in the RAM 582 (S363). The second reserved ball image number is a numerical value indicating the quantity of the second reserved ball images 283 displayed on the display screen 28. Next, when N is an arbitrary natural number, it is determined whether or not the number of jackpots is represented by 4N-3 (S364). When it is determined that the number of jackpots is represented by 4N-3 (S364: YES), one blue second reserved ball image 283 is additionally displayed on the display screen 28 (S365), and S381 shown in FIG. Move on to judgment. When it is determined that the jackpot number is not represented by 4N-3 (S364: NO), it is determined whether or not the jackpot number is represented by 4N-2 (S366). When it is determined that the number of jackpots is represented by 4N-2 (S366: YES), one yellow second reserved ball image 283 is additionally displayed on the display screen 28 (S367), and S381 shown in FIG. Move on to judgment. If it is determined that the number of jackpots is not represented by 4N-2 (S366: NO), it is determined whether or not the number of jackpots is represented by 4N-1 (S368). When it is determined that the number of jackpots is represented by 4N-1 (S368: YES), one green second reserved ball image 283 is additionally displayed on the display screen 28 (S369), and S381 shown in FIG. Move on to judgment. When it is determined that the number of jackpots is not represented by 4N-1, that is, when represented by 4N (S368: NO), one red second reserved ball image 283 is additionally displayed on the display screen 28. (S370), the process proceeds to the determination of S381 shown in FIG.

  Specifically, the second reserved ball image 283 that is additionally displayed on the display screen 28 by S365, S367, S369, and S370 is displayed on the right side of the currently displayed second reserved ball image 283. When the second reserved ball image 283 is not currently displayed on the display screen 28 and the first normal winning game image 282 is displayed, it is displayed on the right side of the first normal winning game image 282. When the second reserved ball image 283 is not currently displayed on the display screen 28 and the specific image 284 is displayed, it is displayed on the right side of the specific image 284.

  Returning to the description of FIG. Next, it is determined whether or not a first ordinary electric accessory closing command for notifying that the first ordinary electric accessory 16 is to be closed is received from the main control board 41 (S381). If it is determined that the first ordinary electric accessory closing command has not been received (S381: NO), the fourth ordinary electric accessory closing command for notifying that the fourth ordinary electric accessory 19 is to be closed is the main command. It is determined whether or not it has been received from the control board 41 (S382). If the fourth ordinary electric accessory closing command has not been received (S382: NO), the process proceeds to S391. When the first ordinary electric accessory closing command is received (S381: YES), or when the fourth ordinary electric accessory closing command is received (S382: YES), the first ordinary game image processing is executed. (S383), the process proceeds to the determination of S391.

  Here, the details of the first normal hit game image processing will be described with reference to FIG. When the first normal winning game image processing is executed, it is determined whether or not the first normal winning game image 282 is displayed on the display screen 28 based on the first normal winning game image flag (S384). When it is determined that the first normal winning game image flag is “OFF” and the first normal winning game image 282 is not displayed on the display screen 28 (S384: NO), S391 shown in FIG. Move on to judgment. If it is determined that the first normal winning game image flag is “ON” and the first normal winning game image 282 is displayed on the display screen 28 (S384: YES), the first normal winning game is determined. The image 282 is deleted from the display screen 28 (S385). Next, since the first normal winning game image 282 is not displayed on the display screen 28, “0” is stored in the first normal winning game image flag and “OFF” is set (S386). Next, it is determined whether or not the number of second reserved ball images is “0” (S387). When it is determined that the number of second reserved ball images is “0” and the second reserved ball image 283 is not displayed on the display screen 28 (S387: YES), the process proceeds to the determination of S391 shown in FIG. . When it is determined that the number of second reserved ball images is not “0” and at least one second reserved ball image 283 is displayed on the display screen 28 (S387: NO), the number is displayed on the display screen 28. The second reserved ball image 283 is moved to the left (S388), and the process proceeds to the determination of S391 shown in FIG.

  Returning to the description of FIG. Next, it is determined whether or not a second normal symbol stop command for notifying that the second normal symbol is to be stopped and displayed on the normal symbol display unit 27 is received from the main control board 41 (S391). If the second normal symbol stop command has not been received (S391: NO), the process proceeds to the determination of S401 shown in FIG. When the second normal symbol stop command is received (S391: YES), the second reserved ball image 283 is switched to the specific image 284 (S392). Specifically, among the second reserved ball images 283 displayed on the display screen 28, the second reserved ball image 283 corresponding to the second reserved ball stored in the second reserved ball number storage area first ( That is, the leftmost second reserved ball image 283) displayed on the display screen 28 is deleted from the display screen 28, and the specific image 284 is displayed at the position of the deleted second reserved ball image 283. Next, since one second reserved ball image 283 has been deleted, the number of second reserved ball images is decremented by “1” and stored in the RAM 582 (S393), and the process proceeds to the determination of S401 shown in FIG.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 28, it is determined whether or not a third reserved ball number addition command for notifying that the third reserved ball number has been added is received from the main control board 41 (S401). If the third reserved ball number addition command has not been received (S401: NO), the process proceeds to S411. When the third reserved ball number addition command is received (S401: YES), one third reserved ball image 285 is additionally displayed on the display screen 28. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8, the third reserved ball image 285 is additionally displayed in order from the left to the right so as to be placed inside the container of the specific image 284 imitating the container with the lid opened. Is done. Next, the number of third reserved ball images is incremented by “1” and stored in the RAM 582 (S403), and the process proceeds to the determination of S411. The third reserved sphere image number is a numerical value representing the quantity of the third reserved sphere images 285 displayed on the display screen 28.

  Next, it is determined whether or not a third normal symbol stop command for notifying that the third normal symbol is stopped and displayed on the normal symbol display unit 27 is received from the main control board 41 (S411). If the third normal symbol stop command has not been received (S411: NO), the process proceeds to S421. When the third normal symbol stop command is received (S411: YES), one third reserved ball image 285 is deleted from the display screen 28 (S412), and the process proceeds to S421. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8, the third reserved sphere image 285 on the rightmost side among the third reserved sphere images 285 displayed on the display screen 28 is sequentially deleted.

  Next, it is determined whether or not a third ordinary electric accessory closing command for notifying that the third ordinary electric accessory 18 is to be closed is received from the main control board 41 (S421). If the third ordinary electric accessory closing command has not been received (S421: NO), the process proceeds to the determination of S431. When the third ordinary electric accessory closing command is received (S421: YES), specific image processing is executed (S422), and the process proceeds to the determination of S431.

  Details of the specific image processing will be described with reference to FIG. When the specific image processing is executed, “1” is subtracted from the number of the third reserved sphere images and stored in the RAM 582 (S423). Next, it is determined whether or not the number of third reserved ball images is “0” (S424). When it is determined that the number of third reserved ball images is not “0” and at least one third reserved ball image 285 is displayed on the display screen 28 (S424: NO), the process proceeds to S431 shown in FIG. Transition to judgment. When it is determined that the number of the third reserved ball images is “0” and the third reserved ball image 285 is not displayed on the display screen 28 (S424: YES), the specific image 284 is deleted from the display screen 28. (S425). Next, the specific image number is subtracted by “1” and stored in the RAM 582 (S426). Next, it is determined whether or not the number of second reserved ball images is “0” (S427). When it is determined that the number of second reserved ball images is “0” and the second reserved ball image 283 is not displayed on the display screen 28 (S427: YES), the process proceeds to the determination of S441 shown in FIG. To do. When it is determined that the number of second reserved ball images is not “0” and at least one second reserved ball image 283 is displayed on the display screen 28 (S427: NO), the number is displayed on the display screen 28. The second reserved ball image 283 is moved to the left (S428), and the process proceeds to the determination of S431 shown in FIG.

  Returning to the description of FIG. Next, it is determined whether or not a jackpot game end notification command for notifying that the jackpot game has ended is received from the main control board 41 (S431). When the jackpot game end notification command has not been received (S431: NO), the process proceeds to S441. When the jackpot game end notification command is received (S431: YES), the jackpot game effect 281 displayed on the display screen 28 is ended (S432). Next, the first normal hit determination number is reset to “0” and stored in the RAM 582 (S433). Next, since the jackpot game effect 281 is not displayed on the display screen 28, “0” is stored in the jackpot game effect execution flag and is turned “OFF” (S 434). Next, “1” indicating that a specific game is in progress is stored in the specific game flag and turned “ON” (S435), and the process proceeds to the determination of S441.

  Next, it is determined whether another command is received from the main control board 41 (S441). If no other command has been received (S441: NO), the process returns to the determination in S301. If another command is received (S441: YES), other processing is performed according to the received command (S442), and the process returns to the determination in S301. For example, when the first normal symbol stop command is received, the effect control board 43 is instructed to stop the variation of the first effect symbol.

  As described above, in the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the first notification effect when the non-reach is determined as the first variation pattern is determined as being out of the first normal hit determination during the normal game. Then, during the variation time based on the number of first reserved balls, a basic variation predetermined based on the variation time is executed. On the other hand, in the specific first notification effect that is executed in place of the first notification effect when it is determined that the first normal hit determination is out of play during the specific game and non-reach is determined as the first variation pattern, The shortest basic variation is repeatedly executed a predetermined number of times during the variation time based on the number of first reserved balls. Therefore, the first effect symbol temporarily stops a plurality of times during the first effect symbol variation (first notification effect) indicating the result of one determination by the first normal hit determination. Recognize that the normal hit determination is executed multiple times. Therefore, when the specific first notification effect is executed, the player's sense of expectation for the first normal hit determination becomes larger. In addition, since the same variation (shortest basic variation) is repeated, the player can change the first effect symbol variation (first notification effect) indicating the result of one determination by the first normal hit determination. It is easy to recognize that the normal hit determination is executed a plurality of times. In addition, since it is not necessary to store a variation pattern for temporarily stopping the symbol a predetermined number of times according to each variation time determined based on the number of first reserved balls, the storage capacity of the ROM 53 can be reduced. Increase can be suppressed.

  Further, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, in the specific first notification effect, the shortest basic variation corresponding to the shortest variation time is repeatedly executed a predetermined number of times. In this case, since all the variation times are longer than the shortest variation time, when non-reach variation is determined as the variation pattern corresponding to the deviation during the specific game, the identification based on the shortest basic variation corresponding to the shortest variation time The first notification effect is always executed instead of the first notification effect. Therefore, the player recognizes that the determination was made a plurality of times during the variation of the symbol indicating the determination result of one time, and therefore, when a non-reach variation is determined during a specific game, the expectation to win is always strong. Become. Therefore, the gaming machine 1 can always attract the interest of the player when the non-reach variation is determined during the specific game.

  Further, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the specific first notification effect is executed instead of the first notification effect when a non-reach variation is determined as a variation pattern corresponding to a deviation during the specific game. The That is, the gaming machine 1 executes the first notification effect based on the determined reach effect when any one of the reach effects A to E is determined as the variation pattern corresponding to the deviation during the specific game. Therefore, in the case of a specific game, when the player is determined to be out of the first normal hit determination, the player not only receives the specific first notification effect in which the shortest basic variation is repeatedly executed, but also the first notification effect based on the reach effect. I can enjoy it.

  Also, normally, after the big hit game is over, the number of prize balls is reduced, so that the player's interest in the game is likely to decrease. In the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the specific game is executed until the first normal hit determination is made 15 times after the jackpot game is finished. Thereby, the gaming machine 1 can attract the player's interest even after the end of the jackpot game where the player's interest is likely to decrease.

  In addition, a gaming machine that performs a hit determination even during a winning game is known, such as a so-called general electric type. In general electric role-type gaming machines, after the jackpot game ends, there is no probability variation that the jackpot probability becomes large, and there is no time shortening function that makes it easier for the game ball to enter the operating port than during normal game, so the player Often, the game ends immediately after the jackpot game ends. According to the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, since the specific game is started after the jackpot game ends and the specific first notification effect is executed, a means for attracting the player to the game for a long time after the jackpot game ends is provided. it can.

Further, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the number of jackpots is determined when the winning is determined by either the first ordinary hit determination or the fourth ordinary hit determination via either the jackpot game or the specific game. Is added. Since the gaming machine 1 changes the display mode of the second reserved ball image 283 based on the number of jackpots and displays it on the display screen 28, it can appropriately notify the player that the jackpot game is continuous. In addition, when the jackpot game is continued, the effect executed during the jackpot game becomes monotonous, and the interest of the player may be reduced. When the jackpot game continues, the gaming machine 1 can attract more interest of the player by changing the display mode of the second reserved ball image 283 according to the number of jackpots.

  In addition, the 1st symbol action | operation gate 13 in this Embodiment is an example of the "lottery opening" of this invention. The first symbol operation gate switch 65 is an example of the “detection means” in the present invention. The CPU 51 that acquires the first random number in S34 is an example of the “acquiring means” of the present invention. The CPU 51 that performs the first normal hit determination in S46 is an example of the “determination means” in the present invention. The CPU 51 that “ON” and “OFF” the jackpot game state flag in S68 and S225, respectively, is an example of the “game control means” of the present invention. The first variation pattern determination table is an example of the “variation pattern table” in the present invention. The ROM 53 in which the first variation pattern determination table is stored is an example of the “storage unit” in the present invention. The CPU 51 that stores the first variation pattern designation command in the RAM 52 in S47 is an example of the “determination unit” of the present invention. The CPU 581 that executes the first notification effect and the specific first notification effect in S337 and S339, respectively, is an example of the “display control means” of the present invention. The shortest basic fluctuation time is an example of the “shortest fluctuation time” in the present invention. The shortest basic fluctuation is an example of the “shortest fluctuation pattern” in the present invention. The CPU 581 that adds “1” to the first ordinary hit determination number in S342 is an example of the “determination number counting means” of the present invention. The first notification effect is an example of the “normal notification effect” of the present invention. The specific first notification effect is an example of the “specific notification effect” of the present invention.

  Further, the present invention is not limited to the embodiment described in detail above, and it is needless to say that various modifications can be made without departing from the spirit of the present invention. For example, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, is the CPU 51 determined to be a win in the first normal hit determination instead of determining whether the first variation pattern is any of the reach effects A to E in S335? You may judge. In this case, when it is determined that the first normal winning determination is successful, the first notification effect is executed. When it is determined that the first ordinary hit determination is a loss, the specific first notification effect is executed. That is, even if the determination result by the first normal hit determination is out of order and any one of the reach effects A to E is determined, the specific first notification effect is executed, and the shortest basic change and temporary The stop is repeatedly executed a predetermined number of times.

  Further, in the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, during the specific game, when the non-reach variation is determined as the variation pattern corresponding to the deviation, the specific first notification effect is executed, but the specific game is being performed. It is not limited. For example, the gaming machine 1 may shift to a specific gaming state when a specific random number is selected and execute the specific first notification effect only when the specific gaming state is set.

  Further, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the non-reach fluctuation, which is a fluctuation pattern corresponding to a loss, is determined based on the first reserved ball number, but is not limited thereto. For example, it may be determined based on a first variation pattern determination random number.

  In the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the shortest basic variation is repeatedly executed in the specific first notification effect, but if the variation is based on the variation pattern determined by the first variation pattern determination table, the shortest basic variation is set. It is not limited.

  In the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, in the specific first notification effect, the hold effect may be executed with reference to the pre-read information of the first random number stored in the first normal hit relation information storage area. . To refer to the pre-read information is to refer to the first random number determination result of the first random number and information indicating the first variation pattern before the first random number is transferred to the determination area. The hold effect is an effect of changing other symbols without changing a specific symbol among the first effect symbols stopped due to the immediately preceding symbol change. For example, when the number of first reserved balls is four, it is possible to refer to the pre-read information of the first random number stored in the fourth storage area from the first storage area of the first normal hit relation information storage area. In this case, for example, in the case of a specific game, if all the determination results by the first normal hit determination of the four first random numbers are out of place and all of the first variation patterns are non-reach, the current memory is stored in the fourth storage area. The first basic random number is transferred to the determination area, and the basic variation is executed a maximum of nine times until the determination result by the first normal hit determination of the first random number is notified. That is, since the gaming machine 1 can execute a maximum of 8 hold effects based on the first basic variation, the player can enjoy a maximum of 8 hold effects.

  Further, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the color of the second reserved ball image 283 is changed according to the number of jackpots, but various display modes such as the pattern and shape of the second reserved ball image 283 are changed. You may let them. For example, the size of the second reserved ball image 283 can be increased according to the number of jackpots. Further, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the display mode of the second reserved ball image 283 is changed according to the remainder obtained by dividing the number of jackpots by 4, but if the natural number is 2 or more, 4 is displayed. It is not limited to this as long as it is changed based on specific rules that can be considered. For example, the display mode of the second reserved ball image 283 may be displayed only at a specific number of big hits. In this case, the player can play the jackpot game while enjoying various changes in the display mode such as the pattern and shape of the second reserved ball image 283 at the consecutive resort. Furthermore, the player can easily grasp the number of jackpots by confirming the change in the display mode of the second reserved ball image 283.

  Further, the gaming machine 1 may change the display mode of the jackpot game effect 281, the first normal hit game image 282, the specific image 284, the third reserved ball image 285, or the specific game image according to the number of jackpots. Good. In this case, the player can play the jackpot game while enjoying the change in the display mode of various images at the time of the resort. Furthermore, it becomes easier for the player to grasp the number of jackpots by confirming the change in the display mode of the image.

  In the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the left game area 3L includes the first symbol operation gate 13 and the fourth symbol operation port 15, and the right game area 3R includes the fourth symbol operation gate 14 and the first to fourth. Although it is provided with the ordinary electric accessories 16-19, the right game area 3R is provided with the first symbol operation gate 13 and the fourth symbol operation port 15, and the left game area 3L is provided with the fourth symbol operation gate 14 and the first to first games. Four ordinary electric accessories 16 to 19 may be provided. Alternatively, the left game area 3L may be provided with a symbol operating port, a symbol operating gate, each ordinary electric accessory, etc., or they may be provided in the right game area 3R.

  Further, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, when a game ball enters the first symbol operating gate 13 and the fourth symbol operating gate 14, the winning ball is not paid out, but may be paid out. On the other hand, when a game ball enters the fourth symbol operating port 15, the prize ball is paid out, but it is not necessary to pay out. In addition, the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment is a general electric combination type capable of performing a hit determination during a jackpot game, but is not limited thereto.

  Further, all elements described in the claims, specification, and drawings may be physically single or plural unless explicitly stated to limit the number. Of course, the arrangement may be changed as appropriate. In addition, the element names (names given to the elements) used in the claims and the description are merely given for convenience in describing the present case, and thereby have a special meaning. I was not particularly aware of this. In other words, what is an element is not limitedly interpreted only by the element name. For example, the “display control means” may be hardware alone or may include software. Furthermore, whether or not a plurality of elements among all the elements are appropriately integrally formed or one element is divided into a plurality of elements, unless specifically specified in the claims, etc. Any one of those skilled in the art would be able to think of it very easily. Of course. Therefore, only by adopting a gaming machine having a structural difference within such a range because it is not described in the present embodiment, the right according to the present invention is avoided. Don't be. The same applies to differences in obvious ranges that can be easily considered by those skilled in the art from the present embodiment in the configuration and shape of each element.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Game machine 2 Game board 13 1st symbol operation gate 14 4th symbol operation gate 15 4th symbol operation port 16 1st normal electric accessory 17 2nd normal electric accessory 18 3rd normal electric accessory 19 4th normal electric Accessory 28 Display screen 41 Main control board 43 Production control board 45 Discharge control board 45a CPU
51 CPU
58 Sub control board 65 1st symbol operation gate switch 66 4th symbol operation gate switch 67 4th symbol operation port switch 68 1st normal electric appliance switch 69 2nd normal electric appliance switch 70 3rd normal electric appliance switch 71 Fourth ordinary electric accessory switch 431 CPU
581 CPU

Claims (4)

Detection means for detecting a game ball that has entered a lottery slot provided in the game board;
An acquisition means for acquiring a random number based on the detection of the game ball by the detection means;
Determination means for determining whether the winning or non-winning based on the random number acquired by the acquiring means;
A game control means for executing a winning game based on the determination that the determination means determines that the winning game;
A display device for displaying a symbol for indicating a determination result of the determination means;
Storage means for storing a variation pattern table that defines a variation time indicating a time during which the symbol is variably displayed on the display device, and a variation pattern indicating a variation aspect of the symbol corresponding to the variation time;
A determining unit that determines the variation time and the variation pattern corresponding to the variation time from the variation pattern table stored in the storage unit in accordance with a determination result of the determination unit;
Based on the variation pattern determined by the determination unit over the variation time determined by the determination unit, the display device is variably displayed on the display device, and then the determination unit displays the determination result. And a display control means for executing a normal notification effect for displaying the symbols in a fixed stop state,
The display control unit is the variation pattern determined when the determination result of the determination unit is out of the variation pattern determined by the determination unit in a state where a predetermined condition is satisfied, and When the variation time determined by the determination unit is longer than a predetermined time, the specific notification effect is executed instead of the normal notification effect based on the variation pattern determined by the determination unit,
In the specific notification effect, over the variation time determined by the determining means, the symbol variation display based on the specific variation pattern having a variation time shorter than the predetermined time and the temporary stop for temporarily stopping the symbol are alternately performed. The game machine is characterized in that the symbol is confirmed and stopped in a manner showing the determination result of the determination means after being repeatedly executed. The specific variation pattern is a shortest variation pattern corresponding to the shortest variation time among the variation times defined in the variation pattern table,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the shortest fluctuation time determined by the fluctuation pattern table is longer than the predetermined time. The variation pattern defined by the variation pattern table is a variation variation corresponding to a case where a determination result of the determination unit is out of order, and a variation variation in which a reach state occurs during variation display of the symbol, and variation display of the symbol Including non-reach fluctuations in which the reach state does not occur,
In the state where the predetermined condition is satisfied, the display control unit determines the non-reach variation when the determination unit determines the non-reach variation and the variation time determined by the determination unit is longer than the predetermined time. The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the specific notification effect is executed instead of the normal notification effect based on the non-reach fluctuation determined by the means. A determination number counting means for counting the number of determinations made by the determination means;
In a state where the predetermined condition is satisfied, a specific game which is a game from the end of the winning game by the game control means until the predetermined number of determinations is counted by the determination number counting means is being executed. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the gaming machine is in a state.