JP6661874B2 - Gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine, and more particularly, to a gaming machine that determines whether or not to execute a winning game that is advantageous to a player when a game ball enters a specific starting port.

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

  For example, in the gaming machine described in Patent Literature 1, a first start gate that triggers a hit determination during a hit game and a fourth start gate that triggers a hit determination during a normal game are provided. The effect device for notifying the result of the hit determination is a normal effect that is performed when the game ball passes the first starting gate, when the notification effect is performed when the game ball passes the fourth starting gate. A notification effect different from the notification effect is executed. As described above, by changing the notification effect depending on whether or not the hit game is being performed, the interest of the player who is playing the hit game is more strongly attracted.

JP 2009-131409 A

  In the gaming machine described in Patent Literature 1, by diversifying the effect patterns to attract the interest of the player, the capacity of the storage area for storing the effect patterns may be increased.

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

The gaming machine according to the present invention, when the gaming ball enters the lottery opening, acquires acquisition means for acquiring a random number, and stores the random number acquired by the acquisition means as hold information up to a predetermined upper limit number. a first storage means, based on the stored the suspension information in the first storage means, determining means for determining a hit, the effect time of the notification Starring unloading for notifying the determination result by the determining means, The second storage means for storing a table that determines an effect pattern indicating the effect mode of the notification effect corresponding to the effect time, and the table stored in the first storage means when determined by the determination means. depending on hold counts the number of pending information, determining means for determining the effect pattern from said table stored in said second storage means, determined by the determination means and the Over the presentation time indicated by the output pattern, and a presentation control means for executing a normal notification effect is the notification effect executed by the representation embodiment in which the effect pattern is shown, wherein the presentation pattern, the holding cell count A short production pattern that can be determined by the determination means when the upper limit number, and a long production pattern that shows a long production time longer than the short production time that is the production time indicated by the short production pattern includes the presentation control means, in a state where Tokoro constant condition is met, if the length effect pattern is determined by the determining means, indicated by the short effect pattern over said short presentation time short demonstration pattern is shown A specific information effect in which the unit effect executed in the effect mode is the information effect repeatedly executed over the long effect time. It is executed instead of the normal notification effect.

  According to the gaming machine of the present invention, the player recognizes that the judgment has been made a plurality of times during the notification effect indicating the result of the single judgment, and the expectation of winning becomes stronger. Further, the gaming machine does not need to further provide the table with an effect pattern in which the unit effect is repeatedly executed according to each of the fluctuation times. Therefore, the gaming machine can attract the interest of the player while suppressing an increase in the storage capacity of the storage means.

  In the gaming machine according to the present invention, the short rendering time may be the shortest shortest rendering time among the rendering times indicated by the rendering patterns defined in the table. In this case, the gaming machine can surely attract the interest of the player when the predetermined condition is satisfied.

In the gaming machine according to the present invention, the effect pattern includes a reach pattern indicating a reach effect in which a reach state occurs during the notification effect, and a non-reach pattern indicating a non-reach effect in which the reach state does not occur during the information effect. And the short effect pattern may be the non-reach pattern. In this case, when the predetermined condition is satisfied, the player can enjoy not only the specific notification effect in which the non-reach effect is repeated but also the normal notification effect in which the reach effect is performed.
In the gaming machine according to the present invention, a determination is made by the game control means for executing a hit game and the determination means when the notification result indicates that the determination result is a win by the effect control means. Counting means for counting the number of determinations made, the state in which the predetermined condition is satisfied is a period from when the hit game is terminated by the game control means to when the predetermined number of determinations is counted by the counting means. It may be in a state where a specific game which is a game is being executed. Usually, after the end of the winning game, since the number of prize balls decreases, the interest of the player tends to decrease. The gaming machine shifts to the specific game after the end of the winning game. In the specific game, since the player recognizes that the judgment has been made a plurality of times during the notification effect indicating one judgment result, the expectation of winning is stronger. Therefore, the gaming machine can attract the interest of the player even after the end of the winning game.

3 is a front view of the gaming machine 1. FIG. It is a front view of the game board 2. It is the perspective view from the upper right front side of the part which removed the movable auditorium 30 and the display screen 28 of the center auditorium 8. It is a timing chart which shows the basic operation | movement of each electric accessory of a big hit game in the case of not performing a extended play. It is a timing chart which shows the basic operation | movement of each electric accessory of a jackpot game in an additional extended villa. It is a timing chart which shows the basic operation of each electric accessory of the big hit game in Marutoku Rensou. This is an effect mode of the display screen 28 during the first normal winning game or the fourth normal winning game. It is a production mode of the display screen 28 during any of the second normal winning game and a series of third normal winning games. This is an effect mode of the display screen 28 during the jackpot game in the case of the additional extended villa. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an electric configuration of the gaming machine 1. It is a conceptual diagram which shows the 1st normal winning relationship information storage area of RAM52. FIG. 7 is a conceptual diagram illustrating a first variation pattern determination table. FIG. 14 is a conceptual diagram illustrating a fourth variation pattern determination table. 9 is a timing chart showing a display mode of non-reach. 4 is a flowchart of a main process in a main control board 41. It is a flowchart of the first ordinary symbol processing performed in the main processing. It is a flowchart of the first ordinary symbol processing performed in the main processing. It is a flowchart of the 1st normal electric auditors product process performed in a main process. It is a flow chart of the fourth normal symbol processing performed in the main processing. It is a flowchart of the 4th normal electric auditors product process performed in a main process. It is a flow chart of the second ordinary symbol processing performed in the main processing. It is a flowchart of the 2nd normal electric auditors product process performed in a main process. It is a flowchart of the third ordinary symbol processing performed in the main processing. It is a flowchart of the third ordinary symbol processing performed in the main processing. It is a flowchart of the 3rd normal electric auditors product process performed in a main process. 9 is a flowchart of a sub control board process in a sub control board 58. 9 is a flowchart of a sub control board process in a sub control board 58. 9 is a flowchart of a sub control board process in a sub control board 58. 9 is a flowchart of a first variation pattern process in a sub control board 58. It is a flowchart of the second reserved ball image processing in the sub control board 58. It is a flowchart of the first normal winning game image processing in the sub-control board 58. 5 is a flowchart of a specific image process in a sub control board 58.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. The drawings referred to are used to explain the technical features that can be adopted by the present invention. The configuration of the device shown in the drawings is not intended to limit the present invention, but is merely an example.

  First, a mechanical configuration of the gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 1, 2, and 3. 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 above the gaming machine 1. The game board 2 has a substantially square plate shape in a front view (see FIG. 2). A front frame 9 is provided on the front of the gaming board 2. The front frame 9 is a member that holds a transparent glass plate by the frame. The front frame 9 protects the game board 2. An upper plate 5 is provided below the game board 2. The upper plate 5 supplies a game ball made of metal to the game ball launching device 37 (see FIG. 10) and receives a prize ball. The 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. Immediately below the upper plate 5, a lower plate 6 is provided. The lower plate 6 receives a prize ball. A firing handle 7 is provided on the right side of the lower plate 6. The firing handle 7 adjusts the firing strength of the game ball. The player can rotate the firing handle 7. When the player rotates the firing handle 7 to perform a firing operation, a game ball is fired by the game ball firing device 37 with an intensity corresponding to the rotation angle of the firing handle 7. Speakers 48 are provided at the upper left and right corners of the front frame 9, respectively. On the front of the gaming machine 1, a large number of illumination lamps for effect are provided.

  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. A substantially semicircular inner rail 12 is provided along the outer rail 11 on the left side of the game area 3. The game area 3 has a left game area 3L and a right game area 3R in which areas in which game balls flow down according to the firing intensity are different from each other.

  According to the above configuration, a game ball fired by the game ball launching device 37 with a firing intensity 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 firing device 37 with a predetermined firing intensity or more flows down the right game area 3R on the right side of the game area 3. On the other hand, a game ball fired by the game ball firing device 37 with a firing intensity exceeding the upper end of the inner rail 12 and less than a predetermined firing intensity flows down the left game area 3L on the left side of the game area 3. Hereinafter, firing a game ball at a firing intensity at which the game ball flows down the left game area 3L is referred to as “left hit”. Launching a game ball at a launching intensity at which the game ball flows down the right game area 3R is referred to as “right-hit”.

  A center accessory 8 is provided substantially at the center of the game area 3. The center role 8 mainly includes a display screen 28, a movable role 30 and a game ball rolling member 20. The display screen 28 is provided substantially at the center of the center item 8. The display screen 28 is constituted by an LCD. The display screen 28 displays various images, but mainly displays an effect for notifying the player of the result of the hit determination. The movable accessory 30 is provided above the display screen 28. The movable role object 30 performs various effects by operating the movable portion. A game ball rolling member 20 is provided below the display screen 28. Since the outer edge of the center role 8 extends from the front surface of the game board 2 to the front frame 9, the game balls are provided inside the center role 8 except for the game ball rolling member 20 on which the game balls can roll. Cannot enter (see Fig. 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 continuously provided from a substantially vertical center of the left side surface of the center accessory 8 to a croon 22 described later. The warp route 21 is inclined downward and to the right. 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 clune 22.

  A croon 22 is continuously provided at the lower right portion of the warp route 21 at a lower portion substantially at the center of the center role 8 in the left-right direction. The shape of the crown 22 is a dish shape. The croon 22 is provided with two through holes 22a and 22b and one fourth symbol operating port 15 on concentric circles. The diameter of each of the two through holes 22a, 22b and the fourth symbol operating port 15 is slightly larger than the diameter of the game ball. That is, the game ball can enter the two through holes 22a and 22b 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 diameter of any of the two through holes 22a and 22b. The game ball can roll on the clune 22.

  A stage 23 is provided directly below the crew 22. The game ball can roll on the stage 23. The stage 23 is inclined forward and downward so that the game ball can drop from the front side of the stage 23 to the game area 3.

  According to the above configuration, a part of the game ball flowing down the left game area 3L enters the warp route 21. However, most of the game balls flowing down the left game area 3L flow down 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 clune 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 any of the two through holes 22a and 22b, the probability that a game ball enters the fourth symbol operating port 15 is one. Less than / 3. The details of the case where the game ball has won the fourth symbol operating port 15 will be described later. The prize ball is paid out, various random numbers are obtained, 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 clune 22 falls onto the stage 23 and rolls on the stage 23. A game ball rolling on the stage 23 falls from the front in the game area 3 and above a first symbol operation gate 13 described later.

  The first symbol operation gate 13 is provided substantially below the center of the stage 23. A third ordinary electric accessory 18 is provided below and to the right of the first symbol operation gate 13. Above the right side of the third ordinary electric accessory 18, a second ordinary electric accessory 17 is provided. Above the right side of the second ordinary electric accessory 17, a first ordinary electric accessory 16 is provided. A fourth symbol operating gate 14 is provided above the left side of the second ordinary electric accessory 17. Above the first ordinary electric accessory 16 and on the right side of the center accessory 8, a fourth ordinary electric accessory 19 is provided. Below the first symbol operating gate 13, above the third ordinary electric accessory 18, and below the second ordinary electric accessory 17, ordinary winning ports 26 are respectively provided. Further, two normal winning ports 26 are also provided vertically on the left side of substantially the center of the left game area 3L in the vertical direction.

  Each of the first ordinary electric accessory 16, the second ordinary electric accessory 17, the third ordinary electric accessory 18, and the fourth ordinary electric accessory 19 is provided with an opening / closing member which is opened and closed at a predetermined timing. Normally, since the opening / closing member is closed (normally the electrically-powered characters 16 to 19 are closed), the game ball cannot enter the normally-electrically-powered characters 16 to 19. As will be described in detail later, if it is determined that a hit has occurred, the opening / closing member is opened (the ordinary electric auditors products 16 to 19 are opened), and the game ball can win the ordinary electric auditors products 16 to 19.

  In the vicinity of the lower right corner of the game board 2, a normal symbol display section 27 is provided. The normal symbol display section 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, respectively. The number of ordinary design operation pending balls is the number of game balls for which the result of the ordinary hit determination has not yet been displayed by the ordinary design among the game balls that entered the corresponding operation gate, operation port or ordinary electric accessory. . The game board 2 is provided with various illumination lamps, windmills, game nails, and the like in addition to the above.

  Next, a game flow of the gaming machine 1 according to one embodiment of the present invention will be described. In the gaming machine 1, when the game ball passes through the first symbol operation gate 13, the first ordinary hit determination is performed. Next, the first ordinary symbol on the ordinary symbol display section 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 elapses, 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 effect”) are performed in synchronization with the fluctuation of the first effect symbol. In the first ordinary hit determination, the probability of being determined as a hit is set to 1 / 12.181. If it is determined that the winning has occurred, the gaming machine 1 enters the first ordinary winning state, and the first ordinary electric accessory 16 is opened. The first ordinary electric accessory 16 is closed when a predetermined time elapses after the opening and any one of the winning conditions of the four game balls is satisfied. The first notification effect may be executed not only by the display screen 28 but also by a combination of illumination, sound, and the like.

  When a game ball enters the fourth symbol operating gate 14 or the fourth symbol operating port 15, a 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 section 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 normal hit determination, and shows a change different from that of 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 fluctuation of the second effect design. In the fourth normal hit determination, the probability of being determined as a hit is set to 1 / 98.11, which is set to be larger than the hit probability by the first normal hit determination. When it is determined that the hit is the fourth normal hit, the fourth normal hit state is established, and the fourth normal electric accessory 19 is opened. The fourth ordinary electric accessory 19 is closed when a predetermined time elapses after opening and any of the conditions for winning the four game balls is satisfied. The second notification effect may be executed not only by the display screen 28 but also by a combination of illumination, sound, and the like.

  Next, when a game ball wins in the first ordinary electric auditors product 16 or the fourth ordinary electric auditors product 19, a second ordinary hit determination is performed. In the present embodiment, the probability of being determined as a hit in the second ordinary hit determination is set to 100%, but may not be 100%. When the second ordinary symbol indicating the hit is stopped and displayed on the ordinary symbol display section 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 elapses after opening and any of the conditions of winning of four game balls is satisfied.

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

  In the present embodiment, a game in which a series of opening / closing operations of the ordinary electric auditors products 16 to 19, which are started when the first normal hit determination or the fourth normal hit determination determines that a hit has occurred, is a “big hit” Games ". The game from the end of the big hit game until the number of times determined by the first normal hit determination (hereinafter, referred to as “first normal hit determination number”) becomes “15” is referred to as “specific game”. A game that is neither a jackpot game nor a specific game is referred to as a “normal game”. Further, the player makes a left-handed hit during any of the specific game and the normal game. The player makes a right strike during the jackpot game. In addition, the specific game does not have to end when the first normal hit determination number becomes “15”, and may be less or more than “15”. Further, for example, it may be determined whether or not to end the specific game based on the obtained random numbers. In addition, the specific game may be terminated based on the number of times determined by either the first normal hit determination or the fourth normal hit determination.

  Further, the gaming machine 1 is a so-called general electric winning type gaming machine in which the first normal hit determination and the fourth normal hit determination are executed even during the big hit game. In a general electric winning type gaming machine, a jackpot game is continuously executed when it is determined to be a hit during a jackpot game, and the player can be entertained. In the present embodiment, the jackpot game is continuous if the hit is determined by any of the first normal hit determination and the fourth normal hit determination through any one of the jackpot game and the specific game. Is indicated as a “rensou”. In addition, a consecutive cottage in which a new jackpot game is started during the currently executed jackpot game is particularly referred to as “additional cottage”. A series of cottages in which a new jackpot game is started after the currently executed jackpot game is particularly called “Marutoku Renso”. In addition, the number of jackpots in the case where the extended holidays are not performed is one. The number of jackpots in the case of one consecutive villa is two. Similarly, the number of jackpots is counted when two or more villas are connected.

  Next, three patterns of an example of a jackpot game in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. When the game ball passes through the fourth symbol operating port 15 instead of the first symbol operating gate 13 and becomes the fourth normal hit, the operation is the fourth ordinary electric accessory instead of the first ordinary electric accessory 16. 19 is different only in that it opens and closes, and thus the description thereof is omitted.

  First, a series of flows of the jackpot game in a case where the extended play is not performed will be described with reference to FIG. In a normal game, a player makes a left-handed hit. When a game ball flowing down the left game area 3L passes through the first symbol operation gate 13, a first ordinary hit determination is performed, and the first ordinary symbol starts to change. After the elapse of the fluctuation time, the first ordinary symbol stops. In addition, a part of the game ball 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 on the clune 22 of the game ball rolling member 20, a fourth normal hit determination is performed and the fourth normal symbol fluctuates. After the elapse of the fluctuation time, the fourth ordinary symbol stops. In the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the fourth normal hit determination and the change of the fourth normal symbol are performed independently of the first normal hit determination and the first normal symbol change, respectively. In FIG. 4, the first and second first hit determinations performed when the game ball passes through the first symbol operation gate 13 and the game ball winning the fourth symbol operation port 15 are triggered. In the fourth normal hit determination performed, it is determined that all of them are out of place. In the third first normal hit determination performed when a game ball passes through the first symbol operation gate 13, the first normal hit determination is made.

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

  Next, the opened first ordinary electric accessory 16 closes when one of the conditions of the elapse of the first opening time and the winning of the four game balls is satisfied (in FIG. 4, the four game balls are the first game balls). Normally, it wins the prize for the electric accessory 16). When a game ball wins in the first ordinary motor-operated product 16, not only a predetermined prize ball is paid out, but also a trigger for opening the second ordinary motor-operated product 17. The gaming machine 1 can hold up to four second holding balls. In the present embodiment, since the probability of being determined as the second normal hit in the second normal hit determination is set to 100%, the second ordinary electric accessory 17 is always 1 for one second holding ball. Opened times. Next, when the first ordinary electric accessory 16 is closed, the fluctuation of the second ordinary symbol starts. The fluctuation of the second ordinary symbol is set to 10 seconds. However, the fluctuation time is not measured during the opening of the electric powered accessories 16 to 19.

  Next, when the fluctuation time of the second ordinary symbol elapses, the second ordinary electric accessory 17 is opened, and the second ordinary winning game is started. The second ordinary electric accessory 17 closes when any of the conditions of the elapse of the second opening time and the winning of the four game balls is satisfied (in FIG. 4, the four game balls are the second ordinary electric accessory 17). .). It should be noted that when a game ball wins in the second ordinary motor-operated product 17, not only a predetermined prize ball is paid out, but also a trigger to open the third ordinary motor-operated product 18. The gaming machine 1 can hold up to four third holding balls. Also, in the present embodiment, the probability of being determined as the third ordinary hit in the third ordinary hit determination is set to 100%, so that the third ordinary electric accessory 18 is provided for one third holding ball. It is always opened once. Next, when the second ordinary electric accessory 17 closes, the fluctuation of the third ordinary symbol starts. The variation time of the third ordinary symbol is set to 2 seconds. However, the fluctuation time is not measured during the opening of the electric powered accessories 16 to 19.

  Next, when the fluctuation time of the third ordinary symbol elapses, the third ordinary electric accessory 18 is opened, and the third ordinary winning game is started. The third ordinary electric accessory 18 is closed when one of the conditions of elapse of the third opening time and winning of seven game balls is satisfied. When a game ball wins in the third ordinary electric auditors product 18, a predetermined prize ball is paid out.

  The change of the second ordinary symbol is 10 seconds. Therefore, when the third ordinary electric accessory 18 is opened and closed four times during a series of third ordinary winning games, 2 seconds / times × 4 times = 8 seconds, the final opening operation is completed. After 2 seconds from (ie, 8 seconds + 2 seconds = 10 seconds), the fluctuation of the second ordinary symbol stops, and the second ordinary electric accessory 17 is opened. In this way, the fluctuation and stop of each ordinary symbol and the opening and closing of each ordinary electric accessory are repeated until the number of reserved balls becomes “0”, and the big hit game ends.

  Next, a series of flows of the jackpot game in the case of the additional extended villa will be described with reference to FIG. In the jackpot game shown in FIG. 5, unlike the jackpot game in the case where there is no extended play shown in FIG. 4, while the second ordinary symbol fluctuates based on the second second reserved ball, the game ball is set to the first ball. The fourth random number that has passed through the four symbol operating gate 14 and has been obtained is determined as the fourth normal hit by the fourth normal hit determination. In addition, since the fluctuation time of the fourth ordinary symbol at this time is determined to be 6 seconds, while the second ordinary symbol is changing based on the second second reserved ball, the fourth ordinary symbol is changed. Stops.

  Next, the fourth ordinary electric accessory 19 is opened, and the fourth ordinary winning game is started. The fourth ordinary electric accessory 19 closes when any of the conditions of the elapse of the fourth opening time and the winning of the four game balls is satisfied (in FIG. 5, four game balls are connected to the fourth ordinary electric accessory 19). .). It should be noted that, when a game ball wins in the fourth ordinary electric auditors 19, not only a predetermined prize ball is paid out, but also the second ordinary electric auditors 17 is opened. The gaming machine 1 can hold up to four second holding balls. In FIG. 5, there are two remaining second reserved balls, so two additional first and second additional balls are added to the second reserved ball. Next, after the fourth variation of the second ordinary symbol based on the second reserved ball, the variation of the second ordinary symbol based on the additional first and second additional retained ball is started. As described above, the fluctuation and stop of each ordinary symbol and the opening and closing of each ordinary electric accessory are repeated until the number of reserved balls becomes “0”, and the big hit game ends.

  Next, a series of flows of the jackpot game in the case of the Marutoku Renshou will be described with reference to FIG. In the jackpot game shown in FIG. 6, unlike the jackpot game shown in FIG. 4 where there is no extended play, the game ball is changed while the second ordinary symbol fluctuates based on the second second reserved ball. The fourth random number that has passed through the four symbol operating gate 14 and has been obtained is determined as the fourth normal hit by the fourth normal hit determination. In addition, since the fluctuation time of the fourth ordinary symbol at this time is determined to be 45 seconds, the fourth ordinary symbol stops after the end of the first big hit game.

  Next, the fourth ordinary electric accessory 19 is opened, and the fourth ordinary winning game is executed. The fourth ordinary electric accessory 19 closes when any of the conditions of the elapse of the fourth opening time and the winning of the four game balls is satisfied (in FIG. 6, four game balls are connected to the fourth ordinary electric accessory 19). .). It should be noted that, when a game ball wins in the fourth ordinary electric auditors 19, not only a predetermined prize ball is paid out, but also the second ordinary electric auditors 17 is opened. The gaming machine 1 can hold up to four second holding balls. In FIG. 6, since the rest of the second reserved ball is “0”, four additional first to fourth additional balls are added to the second reserved ball. Next, the change and stop of each ordinary symbol and the opening and closing of each ordinary electric accessory are repeated until the number of reserved balls becomes “0”, and the big hit game is ended.

  As described above, the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment is provided with an additional villa (for example, FIG. 5) and a rounded villa (for example, FIG. 6). Here, in the jackpot game shown in FIG. 5 and FIG. 6, the number of jackpots (the number of the first normal hit game and the fourth normal hit game) is common to two times, but the number of prize balls obtained by the player is as shown in FIG. There are more big hit games by Marutoku Renso shown in 6.

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

  In addition, the fluctuation time of the second ordinary symbol is 10 seconds, and the second ordinary symbol fluctuates up to four times in one big hit game. That is, the total fluctuation time of the second ordinary symbols in one jackpot game is 40 seconds at the maximum. Since the fluctuation of the fourth normal symbol during the jackpot game is at the same time as the first change of the second normal symbol at the earliest, if the fluctuation time of the fourth normal symbol is 45 seconds, the fourth normal symbol is , Stop after all the second ordinary symbols change. That is, in the case of Marutoku Renso, the fourth normal hit is started after the number of second reserved balls becomes “0”. In this case, since the maximum number of storable balls that can be stored in the second reserved sphere count storage area of the RAM 52 is four, four reserved spheres are additionally stored in the second reserved sphere count storage area. As a result, the number of times of the second normal winning game and the third normal winning game is different, so that the number of prize balls obtained by the player is also different. However, even if the fluctuation time of the fourth normal symbol indicating the fourth normal hit is 6 seconds, the fourth normal hit determination determines the fourth normal hit immediately before the end of the big hit, and the second reserved ball count is “0”. , When the fourth normal winning game is started, the player plays almost the same number of prize balls as when the fluctuation time of the fourth normal symbol is 45 seconds (ie, Marutoku Renso). Obtainable.

  Next, an image 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 imitating a plurality of balloons, clouds and the like is displayed. The big hit game effect 281 is an image indicating that a big hit game is being played. Next, when the first ordinary electric accessory 16 is opened, a first ordinary winning game image 282 imitating a train driving vehicle is displayed while moving from the right side to the left side of the display screen 28, and the left side of the display screen 28 is displayed. Will be stopped. The first normal winning game image 282 indicates that one of the first normal winning game and the fourth normal winning game is being played. However, when either the first normal winning game or the fourth normal winning game is started, if the game is already in the big hit game state, one of the later-described specific image 284 and the second reserved ball image 283 is displayed. Since the first normal hit game image 282 is displayed on the screen 28 at the position where the first normal hit game image 282 is displayed, the first normal hit game image 282 is not displayed.

  Next, when a game ball wins in the opened first ordinary electric accessory 16, a second reserved ball image 283 imitating a container with a closed lid is displayed while moving from the right side to the left side of the display screen 28. Is stopped and displayed side by side 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 left to right. The second reserved ball images 283a, 283b, 283c, 283d respectively correspond to the first, second, third, and fourth second reserved balls stored in the second reserved ball count 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 has become “4”. Thereafter, the second reserved ball image 283d is displayed while moving from the right side to the left side of the display screen 28, 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 leftward by the length in the left-right direction of the erased first ordinary hit game image 282. That is, the first normal win game image 282 is deleted from the display screen 28 when any of the first normal win game and the fourth normal win game ends.

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

  Next, when the game ball wins in the opened second ordinary electric auditors product 17, the third reserved ball image 285 imitating a coin moves from left to right in the order of the third reserved ball images 285 a, 285 b, 285 c, and 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 order from the left to the right in the order of the third reserved ball images 285a, 285b, 285c, 285d according to the number of the third reserved ball stored in the third reserved ball count storage area. You. That is, when the number of third reserved balls 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 ordinary symbol display unit 27, the third reserved ball image 285d is deleted from the display screen. The third reserved ball images 285 are deleted one by one from the right side in accordance with one third normal hit determination. When a series of third normal winning games ends, 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 deleted specific image 284 in the left-right direction. In the jackpot game without a casino as shown in FIG. 4, the above image effects are repeated, and when a series of third ordinary winning games performed with the fourth second holding ball as an opportunity ends, the specific image 284 is displayed. , The third reserved ball image 285a and the jackpot game effect 281 are deleted from the display screen 28, and the jackpot game ends.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 5, in the case of additional extended play, during the fluctuation of the second ordinary symbol executed based on the second second reserved ball, the fourth ordinary hit determination determines the fourth ordinary hit. It is determined that there is. As a result, the fourth normal win game is started, but the first normal win game image 282 is not displayed because the game is already in the big hit game state. As shown in FIG. 9, when a game ball wins in the opened fourth ordinary electric auditors goods 19, second reserved ball images 283 e and 283 f different in color 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. Also, in the case of the extended play, the color of the second reserved ball image 283 displayed by the newly started big hit game is different from the color of the second reserved ball image 283 displayed by the immediately preceding big hit game. In detail, when the remainder of the number of jackpots divided by 4 is 1, 2, 3, and 0, the blue, yellow, green, and red second reserved sphere images 283 are displayed, respectively. Is done.

  When the above image effects are repeated and a series of third normal winning games performed with the additional second second holding ball as an opportunity is completed, the specific image 284, the third holding ball image 285a, and the big hit game effect 281 are The display is deleted from the display screen 28, and the big hit game ends.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 6, in the case of the Marutoku Renshou, the fourth normal hit game is started after the first big hit game is completed. In this case, when the fourth normal win game is started, the first normal win game image 282 is displayed while moving from the right side to the left side of the display screen 28, 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 in the big hit game in the case where the extended play is not performed as shown in FIG. Note that the color of the second reserved ball image 283 displayed by the newly started big hit game is the second reserved ball image 283 displayed by the immediately preceding big hit game, as in the case of the additional connected villa shown in FIG. Different from the color.

  The first normal winning game image 282, the second reserved ball image 283, the specific image 284, and the third reserved ball image 285 are preferably related images. It is not limited.

  Next, an electrical configuration of the gaming machine 1 according to 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 controls 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. The sub-control board 58, the payout control board 45, the relay board 47, and the output port 55 are connected to the I / O interface 54. The output port 55 outputs information on the gaming machine 1 to a game center 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 and the like of the movable accessory 30. The effect control board 43 includes a CPU 431, a CGROM 432, and the like. The effect control board 43 controls the display on the display screen 28 according to 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 according to a command transmitted from the main control board 41. For example, when a game ball wins one of the normal electric auditors 16 to 19, the normal winning opening 26, and the fourth symbol operating opening 15, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out. The main control board 41 and the game ball launching device 37 are connected to the power supply board 42. The power supply board 42 supplies DC stabilized electric 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).

  The relay board 47 relays wiring of switches and solenoids. On the relay board 47, a first ordinary electric accessory opening solenoid 61, a second ordinary electric accessory opening solenoid 62, a third ordinary electric accessory opening solenoid 63, a fourth ordinary electric accessory opening solenoid 64, a first symbol operation Gate switch 65, fourth symbol actuation gate switch 66, fourth symbol actuation 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 on the first ordinary electric accessory 16. The second ordinary electric accessory opening solenoid 62 opens and closes an opening and closing member provided on the second ordinary electric accessory 17. The third ordinary electric accessory opening solenoid 63 opens and closes an opening / closing member provided on the third ordinary electric accessory 18. The fourth ordinary electric accessory opening solenoid 64 opens and closes an opening / closing member provided on 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 operating gate switch 66 detects a game ball that has passed through the fourth symbol operating gate 14. The fourth symbol operating port switch 67 detects a game ball that has won the fourth symbol operating port 15. The first ordinary electric accessory switch 68 detects a game ball that has won the first ordinary electric accessory 16. The second ordinary electric accessory switch 69 detects a game ball that has won the second ordinary electric accessory 17. The third ordinary electric accessory switch 70 detects a game ball that has won the third ordinary electric accessory 18. The fourth ordinary electric accessory switch 71 detects a game ball that has won 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 ordinary symbol display section 27 displays ordinary symbols.

  Next, the storage area of the RAM 52 of the main control board 41 will be described. In the RAM 52, a counter storage area, a winning ball flag storage area, a first normal hit relation information storage area, a first reserve ball count storage area, a fourth normal hit relation information storage area, a fourth reserve ball count storage area, a second Various storage areas such as a normal hit relation information storage area, a second hold pitch number storage area, a third normal hit relation information storage area, a third hold pitch 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 gaming ball has won a symbol operating gate, each normal electric accessory, and a winning port. The first normal winning relationship information storage area stores a first random number obtained when a game ball passes through the first symbol operation gate 13. The first reserved ball count storage area stores the number of first ordinary symbol operated reserved balls (hereinafter, referred to as “first reserved balls”). The fourth normal winning relationship information storage area stores a fourth random number acquired when a game ball enters the fourth symbol operating gate 14 or the fourth symbol operating port 15. The fourth reserved ball count storage area stores the number of fourth ordinary symbol operated reserved balls (hereinafter, referred to as “fourth reserved balls”). The second ordinary hitting relation information storage area stores a second random number acquired when a game ball is awarded to the first ordinary motorized accessory 16 or the fourth ordinary electric accessory 19. The second reserved ball count storage area stores the number of second ordinary symbol operated reserved balls (hereinafter, referred to as “second reserved balls”). The third normal winning relationship information storage area stores a third random number acquired when a game ball is awarded to the second normal electric auditors product 17. The third reserved ball count storage area stores the number of third ordinary symbol operation reserved balls (hereinafter, referred to as “third reserved balls”). The command-related 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-related storage area stores various flags.

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

  The random number acquisition counter includes a first normal hit determination counter, a first variation pattern determination counter, a fourth normal hit determination counter, a fourth variation pattern determination counter, and the like. The values of these counters are updated at regular intervals in a 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 ranging from the minimum value to the maximum value.

  The timer counter is a counter used to measure time, and a predetermined value is stored as an initial value at the start of time measurement. For example, when measuring one 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 generation of the interrupt signal. If the value is not “0”, it is determined that the time is being measured. When the value becomes “0”, it is determined that the predetermined time has elapsed. The timer counter is programmed so as not to be updated after it becomes “0”.

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

  Next, the first ordinary contact information storage area of the RAM 52 will be described with reference to FIG. The first ordinary winning relationship information storage area is used in a first ordinary symbol processing (see FIG. 15) of a main processing described later. The first common contact information storage area includes a determination area and first to fourth storage areas. In the first to fourth storage areas, the first ordinary winning random number obtained by the game ball (first reserved ball) which has passed through the first symbol operating gate 13 and for which the result of the first ordinary winning determination has not yet been notified is stored. The first variation pattern determination random number (hereinafter, also simply referred to as “first random number”) is stored. The determination area stores a first random number which is a basis of a first normal hit determination and a first notification effect currently being performed.

  In each of the determination area and the first to fourth storage areas, a first ordinary hit random number column in which the value of the first ordinary 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 column is provided. When the passage of the game ball to the first symbol operation gate 13 is confirmed, each value (first random number) is stored in a storage area of the RAM 52 corresponding to the value of the first reserved ball count storage area (first reserved ball count). It is memorized. Next, a first normal hit determination and a first variation pattern are determined based on the obtained first random numbers. 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 on 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, a determination area and first to fourth storage areas are also provided in the fourth normal hit relation information storage area of the RAM 52 similarly to the first normal hit relation information storage area. The value of the determination counter and the value of the fourth variation pattern determination counter are stored, respectively. The fourth variation pattern is the time of the variation of the fourth ordinary symbol displayed on the ordinary symbol display unit 27, and the content and time of the second notification effect on 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 later-described first ordinary symbol processing (see FIG. 15). 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 relationship information storage area. Next, the sub-control board 58 controls the first notification effect on the display screen 28 according to the first variation pattern specified 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 the first normal hit and a case where the result is a loss. If the result of the first normal hit determination is the first normal hit, the first variation pattern determination random numbers 0 to 29, 30 to 79, 80 to 159, 160 to 259, and 260 to 511 are It corresponds to the reach effect A, the reach effect B, the reach effect C, the reach effect D, and the reach effect E of the pattern, and further corresponds to the variation time of 30 seconds, 35 seconds, 40 seconds, 45 seconds, and 50 seconds, respectively. are doing.

  When the result of the first ordinary hit determination is out of order, 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 Corresponds to the non-reach, reach effect A, reach effect B, reach effect C, reach effect D, and reach effect E of the first variation pattern, and further, the non-reach variation time of the variation time, 30 seconds, and 35 seconds, respectively. , 40 seconds, 45 seconds, and 50 seconds. The non-reach fluctuation time is 12 seconds when the first number of retained balls when the first random number stored in the first storage area is shifted to the determination area is either “0” or “1”. Yes, 7 seconds for "2" and 4 seconds for "3". However, this fluctuation time is not limited to 12 seconds, 7 seconds, and 4 seconds.

  Next, a 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 ordinary symbol processing (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). You.

  The fourth variation pattern determination table is divided into a case where the result of the fourth normal hit determination is the fourth normal hit and a case where the result is a loss. When the result of the fourth normal hit determination is the fourth normal hit, the fourth random numbers 0 to 489 and 490 to 511 correspond to the short and short fluctuations of the fluctuation pattern, respectively, and further, These correspond to a variation time of 6 seconds and 45 seconds, respectively.

  If the result of the fourth normal hit determination is a miss, the fourth random number 0 to 511, that is, all the fourth random numbers correspond to the miss variation of the variation pattern and the variation time of 2 seconds. However, this fluctuation time is not limited to 2 seconds, 6 seconds, and 45 seconds.

  Next, a variation mode 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 determined by 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 a number. In addition, when the non-reach is determined as the first variation pattern, the variation mode of the first effect symbol differs depending on the game state of the normal game or the specific game. Specifically, during the normal game, the first notification effect is executed, and during the specific game, a specific effect (hereinafter, referred to as “specific first notification effect”) is executed instead of the first notification effect.

  A description will be given of a variation mode of the first effect symbol based on the first notification effect when non-reach is determined as the first variation pattern during the normal game. When the first notification effect based on the non-reach is started, the first effect symbol fluctuates. If the number of first reserved balls is either “0” or “1”, it fluctuates for 11 seconds. When the first number of reserved balls is “2”, the number of balls fluctuates for 6 seconds. When the number of first reserved balls is "3", the number of balls varies for 3 seconds. Next, the first effect symbol swings for one second. Next, the first effect design symbol stops for 0.6 seconds. The time obtained by adding the time during which the first effect symbol fluctuates and the time during which it fluctuates is the fluctuation time. Hereinafter, in the fluctuation of the first notification effect based on the non-reach of the normal game, the fluctuation in which the first effect symbol fluctuates for 3 seconds, 6 seconds, and 11 seconds is referred to as “basic fluctuation”, and the number of first reserved balls is “3”. The basic fluctuation at the time is particularly called "the shortest basic fluctuation". The time during which the basic fluctuation is performed is referred to as “basic fluctuation time”, and the time during which the shortest basic fluctuation is performed is particularly referred to as “shortest basic fluctuation time”.

  Next, a variation mode 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”, the non-reach is determined as the first fluctuation pattern during the normal game, and the first reserved ball number is “3”. The same fluctuation as the first notification effect is executed.

  When the first reserved ball number is “2”, when the specific first notification effect is started, the shortest basic change is executed. Next, the first effect symbol is temporarily stopped for 0.5 seconds, and the shortest basic fluctuation is executed again. Next, the first effect symbol swings for 0.5 seconds. Next, the first effect symbol stops for 0.6 seconds.

  In addition, when the first reserved ball count is either “0” or “1”, when the specific first notification effect is started, the shortest basic change is executed. Next, the first effect symbol is temporarily stopped for 0.9 seconds, and the shortest basic fluctuation is executed again. Next, the first effect symbol is temporarily stopped again for 0.9 seconds, and the shortest basic fluctuation is executed again. Next, the first effect symbol swings for 1.2 seconds. Next, the first effect symbol stops 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, during the variation time based on the number of first reserved balls, a predetermined time is determined based on the variation time. A basic change is performed. On the other hand, in the specific first notification effect executed in place of the first notification effect when non-reach is determined as the first change pattern during the specific game, the shortest basic The change is repeatedly executed a predetermined number of times. That is, if the number of first reserved balls is “0” to “2” during the specific game, a change indicating the result of one first normal hit determination (that is, a fixed stop after the basic change is started) The first effect symbol fluctuates multiple times during

  Further, the difference between the sum of the shortest basic fluctuation time and the temporary stop time and the fluctuation time of the first effect symbol is adjusted by the swing time. In addition, the shortest basic fluctuation time, the swing time, the temporary stop time and the fixed stop time, if the sum of the shortest basic fluctuation time, the swing time and the temporary stop time is equal to the fluctuation time of the first effect symbol Well, not limited to a specific time.

  Next, details of the operation of main control board 41 of gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. Each step in the figure is abbreviated as “S”. The control of the gaming machine 1 is performed by a control program stored in the ROM 53. The main processing of the control program is executed by the CPU 51 when the CPU 51 detects 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 the present embodiment), the main processing is repeatedly executed every 2 mS.

  As shown in FIG. 15, when the main process is started by sensing the 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, and the like via the I / O interface 54. The control command output here is the control command stored in the RAM 52 in the main processing 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 to 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 normal electric auditorsized works 16-19. Is performed. 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 flags in the winning ball flag storage area are reset.

  Next, a counter updating process is performed (S12). In the counter updating 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 one of the four ordinary electric accessories 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, the first ordinary electric accessory processing is performed (S13). In the first ordinary electric accessory process, when the first ordinary symbol indicating the first ordinary hit is displayed on the ordinary symbol display section 27, the game ball can be awarded to the first ordinary electric auditors product 16, Control for opening the first ordinary electric accessory 16 is performed. The first ordinary electric accessory processing will be described later with reference to FIG.

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

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

  Next, a fourth ordinary symbol processing is performed (S16). In the fourth ordinary symbol processing, when a game ball enters the fourth symbol operating gate 14 or the fourth symbol operating port 15, a fourth random number is obtained, a fourth ordinary hit determination, and a variation pattern of the fourth ordinary symbol. Is determined. The sub-control board 58 controls the second notification effect on the display screen 28 based on the fluctuation pattern determined in the fourth ordinary symbol processing. The fourth ordinary symbol processing will be described later with reference to FIG.

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

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

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

  Next, a third ordinary symbol processing is performed (S20). In the third ordinary symbol processing, when a game ball wins in the second ordinary electric accessory 17, a third random number is obtained, and 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 section 27, control is performed to open the third ordinary electric accessory 18 so that the game ball can enter the third ordinary electric accessory 18. . A process for ending the jackpot game is performed. The third ordinary symbol processing will be described later with reference to FIGS.

  Next, a payout process (S21) and an error check (S22) are performed. In the payout process, the payout of the 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 emitted from 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-related storage area of the RAM 52. When the error check ends, the main process ends. When an interrupt signal is received from the interrupt signal generation circuit 57, the main processing is executed from the beginning.

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

  The big hit gaming state flag is determined to be the first normal hit during the first normal hit game executed when the first normal hit is determined to be the first normal hit, and to be determined to be the fourth normal hit in the fourth normal hit determination During the fourth normal winning game executed as a trigger, “1” is stored and turned “ON”. Otherwise, “0” is stored and “OFF”.

  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 in the first operation end flag, and “1” is stored. ON ". Otherwise, “0” is stored and “OFF”. The fourth operation end flag stores “1” when the opening / closing operation of the fourth ordinary electric accessory 19 that is executed once due to one fourth ordinary hit has been completed, and “4” is stored. 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 the variation state of the first ordinary symbol, the second ordinary symbol, the third ordinary symbol, and the fourth ordinary symbol, respectively. It is. When each symbol is fluctuating, “1” is stored and “ON”. Otherwise, “0” is stored and “OFF”.

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

  Next, details of the first ordinary symbol processing (S14) of the main processing will be described with reference to FIGS. In the first ordinary symbol processing, determination of a first ordinary hit, determination / instruction of a variation pattern of the first ordinary symbol, storage of a command for controlling display of the first ordinary 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 ordinary symbol instructed from the main control board 41.

  As shown in FIG. 16, when the first ordinary symbol processing of the main processing is started, it is determined whether or not a game ball has passed the first symbol operation gate 13 (S31). In the switch reading process of the main process (S11, see FIG. 8), when the passing of the game ball is detected by the first symbol operating gate switch 65 provided in the first symbol operating 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 does not pass through the first symbol operation gate 13, so that the processing shifts to the determination of S41 shown in FIG. When the flag corresponding to the first symbol operation gate switch 65 is set to “ON” (S31: YES), the game ball has passed through the first symbol operation gate 13, so that One random number is obtained. The obtained first random number is stored in the first ordinary hit relation information storage area of the RAM 52 (see FIG. 5). In addition, the number of the first reservation spheres capable of storing the first random number is up to 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 the value of the first reserved ball count storage area of the RAM 52 is "4" (S32). When the value of the first reserved ball count storage area is "4" (S32: YES), the first random number for this game ball cannot be stored, and the process proceeds to S41 shown in FIG. If the value of the first reserved ball count storage area is not "4" (S32: NO), "1" is added to the value of the first reserved ball count storage area (S33). Next, among the first to fourth storage areas of the first ordinary hit relationship information storage area, various random numbers are stored in a storage area of a number corresponding to the value of the first reserved ball count storage area (S34). More specifically, the value of the first normal hit determination counter is stored in the first normal random number column, and the value of the first fluctuation pattern determination counter is stored in the first random pattern determination 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 to be displayed on the display screen 28 is stored in the command relation 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 while the ordinary electric accessory is being opened, whether or not all ordinary electric auditors 16 to 19 are closed. Is determined (S41). This determination is made by determining whether all of the first to fourth open flags are set to “OFF”. When at least one electric accessory is open (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 based on the first variation flag whether the first ordinary symbol is varying. (S42).

  When it is determined that the first variation flag is “OFF” and the first ordinary symbol is not varying (S42: NO), it is determined whether there is a game ball for which the first ordinary hit determination is to be performed. Is determined (S43). If the value of the first reserved ball count storage area of the RAM 52 is not equal to or more than "1" (S43: NO), the process returns to the main process. If the value of the first reserved ball count storage area is equal to or greater than "1" (S43: YES), there is a game ball for which the first normal hit determination is to be performed, and the value of the first reserved ball count 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 with the next smaller number. 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 winning (S46). Although not shown, the ROM 53 is provided with a first ordinary hit determination table. The first normal hit determination table is a table used for the first normal hit determination, and defines a random value of a first normal hit random number corresponding to each of the first normal hit and the loss. 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 a loss. Similarly, the second normal hit determination, the third normal hit determination, and the fourth normal hit determination are also made based on a table and a random number used for each.

  Next, the first variation pattern is determined based on the first variation pattern determination random number stored in the determination area according to the result of the first ordinary hit determination, and the first variation pattern designating the determined first variation pattern The designated command is stored in the command-related 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 ordinary symbol is changing is stored in the first change flag and turned "ON" (S49), and the process returns to the main processing.

  If the first variation flag is “ON” and the first ordinary symbol is varying (S42: YES), it is determined whether the variation time of the first ordinary symbol has elapsed (S42). S61). If the value of the first ordinary 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. If the value of the first ordinary symbol variation time counter is "0" (S61: YES), the first ordinary symbol stop command for stopping the variation of the first ordinary symbol is stored in the command-related storage area of the RAM 52. Is performed (S62). Next, "0" indicating that the first ordinary symbol is not changing is stored in the first change flag and is 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 has been missed (S64: NO), the process returns to the main process. If it is the first ordinary hit (S64: YES), "0" indicating that the opening and closing operation of the first ordinary electric accessory 16 has not been ended is stored in the first operation end flag and "OFF". (S65). Next, a jackpot count addition command for notifying the sub-control board 58 of counting the jackpot count is stored in the command-related storage area of the RAM 52 (S66).

  Next, it is determined whether or not a jackpot game is being performed based on the jackpot game state flag (S67). If the big hit game state flag is “ON” and it is determined that the big hit game is being played (S67: YES), the process returns to the main process. When the big hit game state flag is “OFF” (S67: NO), “1” indicating that the big hit game is being performed is stored in the big hit game state flag and is 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-related storage area of the RAM 52 (S69), and the process returns to the main process.

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

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

  When the first opening flag is set to “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 open is stored in the first open flag and turned "ON" (S93), and the process returns to the main processing.

  When the first opening flag is “ON” and the first ordinary electric accessory 16 is being opened (S73: YES), it is determined whether the first opening time has elapsed (S73). 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 to the first ordinary electric accessory 16 is performed. It is determined whether or not the ball has won (S75).

  If the game ball has not won the first ordinary electric auditors product 16 (S75: NO), the process proceeds to S77. In the switch reading process of the main process (S11, see FIG. 15), if the winning of the game ball is detected by the first ordinary electric accessory switch 68 and the corresponding flag is set to "ON" (S75: YES) ), "1" is added to the first winning ball counter for counting the number of gaming balls that have won the first ordinary electric accessory 16 (S76).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the first winning ball number is four based on the value of the first winning ball counter (S77). If the number of first winning balls is three or less (S77: NO), the process returns to the main process. If the number of first winning balls is four or more (S77: YES), or if the first opening time has elapsed (S74: YES), the first ordinary for closing the first ordinary electric accessory 16 will be described. The electric accessory close 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 open flag and is set to "OFF" (S82). Next, "1" indicating that the operation of the first ordinary electric auditors product 16 has ended is stored in the first operation end flag and is set to "ON" (S83). Note that when closing the first ordinary electric accessory 16, the value of the first winning ball counter is reset to "0".

  Next, details of the fourth ordinary symbol processing (S16) of the main processing will be described with reference to FIG. In the fourth ordinary symbol processing, a fourth ordinary hit 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 ordinary symbol processing, it is determined whether or not a game ball has passed the fourth symbol operating gate 14 (S101). If 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 a game ball has won the operating port 15 (S102). If the flag corresponding to the fourth symbol operating port switch 67 is "OFF" and it is determined that no game ball has won the fourth symbol operating port 15 (S102: NO), the determination in S111 is made. Move to.

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

  If the value of the fourth reserved ball count storage area is “4” (S103: YES), the fourth random number for this game ball cannot be stored, and the process proceeds to S111. If the value of the fourth reserved ball count storage area is not "4" (S103: NO), "1" is added to the value of the fourth reserved ball count storage area (S104). Next, a fourth random number is stored in a storage area of a number corresponding to the value of the fourth reserved sphere count 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 normal hit determination counter is stored in the fourth normal hit random number field, and the value of the fourth fluctuation pattern determination counter is stored in the fourth fluctuation pattern determination random number field.

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

  When it is determined that the fourth variation flag is “OFF” and the fourth ordinary symbol is not varying (S112: NO), it is determined whether there is a game ball to be subjected to the fourth ordinary hit determination. Is determined (S113). If the value of the fourth reserved ball count storage area is not equal to or more than "1" (S113: NO), the process returns to the main process. If the value of the fourth reserved sphere storage area is equal to or greater than "1" (S113: YES), the value of the fourth reserved sphere 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 an area with a smaller number (S115). Next, based on the fourth random number shifted to the determination area, a determination is made as to whether or not it is the fourth normal winning (S116). Next, a 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 normal hit determination, and a fourth variation pattern that specifies the determined fourth variation pattern The designated command is stored in the command-related 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 ordinary symbol is changing is stored in the fourth change flag and turned "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 the variation time of the fourth ordinary symbol has elapsed (S112). S121). If the value of the fourth ordinary 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. If the value of the fourth ordinary symbol variation time counter is “0” (S121: YES), the fourth ordinary symbol stop command for stopping the variation of the fourth ordinary symbol is stored in the command-related storage area of the RAM 52. Is performed (S122). Next, “0” indicating that the fourth ordinary symbol is not changing is stored in the fourth change flag and is 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). When the result of the fourth normal hit determination is out of order (S124: NO), the process returns to the main process. When the result of the fourth normal hit determination is the fourth normal hit (S124: YES), "0" indicating that the opening and closing operation of the fourth normal electric accessory 19 has not ended is ended in the fourth operation. This is stored in the flag and set to “OFF” (S125). Next, a jackpot count 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, it is determined whether or not a big hit game is being played based on the big hit game state flag (S127). If it is determined that the big hit game state flag is “ON” and a big hit game is being played (S127: YES), the process returns to the main process. When the big hit game state flag is “OFF” (S127: NO), “1” indicating that the big hit game is being performed is stored in the big hit game state flag and is 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-related storage area of the RAM 52 (S128), and the process returns to the main process.

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

  As shown in FIG. 20, when the fourth ordinary electric accessory processing of the main processing is started, it is determined whether or not a big hit game is being performed based on the big hit game state flag (S131). If it is determined that the big hit game state flag is “OFF” and the big hit game is not being performed (S131: NO), the process returns to the main process. If the big hit gaming state flag is “ON” (S131: YES), it is determined whether or not the operation of the fourth ordinary electric auditors product 19 has been completed based on the fourth operation end flag (S132). If the fourth operation end flag is "ON" (S132: YES), the process returns to the main process. If 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 opening 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 auditors opening time counter (S152). Next, "1" indicating that the fourth ordinary electric accessory 19 is open is stored in the fourth open flag and is set to "ON" (S153), and the process returns to the main process. When the fourth opening flag is “ON” and the fourth ordinary electric accessory 19 is being opened (S133: YES), it is determined whether or not the fourth opening time has elapsed (S133). S134).

  When 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 auditors product 19 (S135: NO), the process proceeds to S137. When the flag corresponding to the fourth ordinary electric auditors product switch 71 is “ON” (S135: YES), the number of game balls that have won the fourth ordinary electric auditors product 19 (the fourth winning ball number) "1" is added to the fourth winning ball counter for counting the number (S136).

  Next, whether or not the number of the fourth winning balls is four is determined based on the value of the fourth winning ball counter (S137). If the number of the fourth winning balls is three or less (S137: NO), the process returns to the main process. When the fourth winning ball number is four or more (S137: YES), or when the fourth opening time has elapsed (S134: YES), the fourth normal for closing the fourth normal electric accessory 19 is performed. The electric accessory close 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 open flag and is set to "OFF" (S142). “1” indicating that the operation of the fourth ordinary electric auditors product 19 has been completed is stored in the fourth operation end flag and is set to “ON” (S143), and the process returns to the main process. Note that when closing the fourth ordinary electric accessory 19, the value of the fourth winning ball counter is reset to “0”.

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

  As shown in FIG. 21, when the second ordinary symbol processing of the main processing is started, it is determined whether or not a game ball has won the first ordinary electric auditors product 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 has not won the fourth ordinary electric auditors product 19 (S162: NO), S171 is executed. 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 the value of the second reserved ball count storage area of the RAM 52 is "4" (S163). In addition, the number of the second reserved balls that can store the second random number is up to four. However, the maximum number of the second reserved balls that can store the second random number is not limited to four.

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

  Next, it is determined whether or not the second ordinary symbol is changing based on the second change flag (S171). When it is determined that the second variation flag is “OFF” and the variation is not in progress (S171: NO), the variation of the second ordinary symbol does not start while the second ordinary electric accessory 17 is being 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 there is a game ball that triggers the start of the change of the second ordinary symbol (S173). If the value of the second reserved ball count storage area is “0” (S173: NO), the process returns to the main process. If the value of the second reserved ball count storage area is equal to or greater than "1" (S173: YES), the value of the second reserved ball count storage area is decremented by "1" (S174).

  Next, the second random number stored in the second ordinary hit relation information storage area is shifted to an area with a smaller 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 winning (S176). Next, a second normal symbol variation start command for starting the variation of the second ordinary symbol is stored in the command-related storage area of the RAM 52 (S177). Next, in order to start the variation time of the second ordinary symbol, a second variation symbol time of 10 seconds is stored in the second ordinary symbol variation time counter (S178). Next, "1" indicating that the second ordinary symbol is changing is stored in the second change flag and is set to "ON" (S179), and the process returns to the main process.

  When the second variation flag is set to “ON” and the second ordinary symbol is varying (S131: YES), it is determined whether the variation time of the second ordinary symbol has elapsed (S143). ). If the value of the second ordinary 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), the 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. Is performed (S182). Next, “0” indicating that the second ordinary symbol is not changing is stored in the second change flag and is 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 ordinary hit determination is out of order (S184: NO), the process returns to the main process. If the result of the second normal hit determination is the second normal hit (S184: YES), the second normal electric accessory opening command for opening the second normal electric accessory 17 is stored 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 open is stored in the second open flag and turned "ON" (S187), and the process returns to the main process.

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

  As shown in FIG. 22, when the second ordinary electric auditors product process of the main process is started, it is determined whether or not the second ordinary electric auditors product 17 is being opened based on the second opening flag ( S191). When the second opening flag is “OFF” and the second ordinary electric accessory 17 is being closed (S191: NO), the process returns to the main process. When 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 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), A determination is made as to whether or not a game ball has won the second ordinary motorized accessory 17 (S193). If a game ball has not won the second ordinary electric auditors product 17 (S193: NO), the process proceeds to S195. If it is determined that the flag corresponding to the second ordinary electric accessory switch 69 (see FIG. 10) is “ON” and that a game ball has won the second ordinary electric auditors character 17 (S193) : YES), “1” is added to the second winning ball counter for counting the number of gaming balls that have won the second ordinary electric auditors product 17 (S194).

  Next, whether or not the number of the second winning balls is four is determined based on the value of the second winning ball counter (S195). If the number of the second winning balls is three or less (S195: NO), the process returns to the main process. If the number of the second winning balls is four or more (S195: YES), or if the second opening time has elapsed (S192: YES), the second ordinary for closing the second ordinary electric accessory 17 is performed. The electric accessory close 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 open flag and is set to “OFF” (S197), and the process returns to the main process. When the second ordinary electric auditors product 17 is closed, the value of the second winning ball counter is reset to “0”.

  Next, details of the third ordinary symbol processing (S20) of the main processing will be described with reference to FIGS. In the third ordinary symbol processing, the storage of the command for controlling the display of the third ordinary symbol on the ordinary symbol display unit 27, the storage of the command for opening the third ordinary electric auditors product 18, and the end of the jackpot game state. Processing and the like are performed.

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

  If the value of the third reserved ball count storage area is “4” (S202: YES), the third random number for this game ball cannot be stored, and the process proceeds to S211 shown in FIG. If the value of the third reserved ball count storage area is not “4” (S202: NO), “1” is added to the value of the third reserved ball count storage area (S203). Next, a third random number related to the third normal hit determination and the variation of the third normal symbol is acquired and stored in the corresponding storage area of the third normal 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 ordinary symbol is changing based on the third change flag (S211). When it is determined that the third variation flag is “OFF” and the variation is not in progress (S211: NO), the variation of the third ordinary symbol is not started while the third ordinary electric accessory 18 is being opened. Therefore, it is determined whether or not the third ordinary electric accessory 18 is being opened based on the third opening flag (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 change of the third ordinary symbol (S213). If the value of the third reserved ball count storage area is equal to or greater than "1" (S213: YES), the value of the third reserved ball count 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 an area with a smaller number (S215). Next, based on the third random number shifted to the determination area, it is determined whether or not it is the third normal winning (S216). Next, a third normal symbol variation start command for starting the variation of the third ordinary symbol is stored in the command-related storage area of the RAM 52 (S217). Next, in order to start measuring the fluctuation time of the third ordinary symbol, the second ordinary symbol fluctuation time of 2 seconds is stored in the third ordinary symbol fluctuation time counter (S218). Next, "1" indicating that the third ordinary symbol is changing is stored in the third change flag and turned "ON" (S219), and the process returns to the main process.

  If the third variation flag is “ON” and it is determined that the third ordinary symbol is varying (S211: YES), it is determined whether the variation time of the third ordinary symbol has elapsed. Is performed (S231). If the value of the third ordinary 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. If the value of the third ordinary symbol variation time counter is “0” (S231: YES), the 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. Is performed (S232). Next, “0” indicating that the third ordinary symbol is not changing is stored in the third change flag and is set to “OFF” (S233).

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

  If the value of the third reserved ball count storage area is “0” (S213: NO), there is no game ball that triggers the third ordinary symbol to fluctuate, and the series of third ordinary hit games ends. Here, the big hit game may be ended together with the third normal hit game. In this case, it is necessary to perform a jackpot game end process. Therefore, it is determined whether or not a jackpot game is being played (S221). If the big hit game state flag is “OFF” and the big hit game is not being performed (S221: NO), the process returns to the main process. If it is determined that the jackpot game state flag is “ON” and the jackpot game is being played (S221: YES), the operation of the first ordinary electric accessory 16 is ended by the first operation end flag. It is determined whether or not this is the case (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 auditors product 19 has ended based on the fourth operation end flag (S222). S223). If the fourth operation end flag is “OFF” and the operation of the fourth ordinary electric accessory 19 is not completed (S223: NO), the process returns to the main process. If the fourth operation end flag is “ON” (S223: YES), it is determined whether the value of the second reserved ball count storage area is “1” or more (S224).

  If the value of the second reserved ball count storage area of the RAM 52 is equal to or more than "1" (S224: YES), the process returns to the main process. If the value of the second reserved ball count 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 for all electric auditory products ends. Therefore, “0” is stored in the big hit gaming state flag and 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 processing (S19) of the main processing will be described with reference to FIG. In the third ordinary electric auditors processing, processing related to the closing of the third ordinary electric auditors goods 18 is performed.

  As shown in FIG. 25, when the third ordinary electric accessory processing of the main processing is started, it is determined whether or not the third ordinary electric auditors product 18 is being opened based on the third opening flag ( S241). When the third opening flag is “OFF” and the third ordinary electric accessory 18 is being closed (S241: NO), the process returns to the main process. If the third opening flag is “ON” and it is determined that the third ordinary electric accessory 18 is being opened (S241: YES), it is determined whether the third opening 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), A determination is made as to whether or not a game ball has won the third ordinary motorized accessory 18 (S243). If the game ball has not won the third ordinary electric auditors product 18 (S243: NO), the process proceeds to S245. When it is determined that the flag corresponding to the third ordinary electric auditors product switch 70 (see FIG. 10) is “ON” and that the game ball has won the third ordinary electric auditors product 18 (S243) : YES), “1” is added to the third winning ball counter for counting the number of gaming balls that have won the third ordinary electric auditors product 18 (S244).

  Next, whether or not the number of third winning balls is seven is determined based on the value of the third winning ball counter (S245). When the number of third winning balls is six or less (S245: NO), the process returns to the main process. If the number of third winning balls is 7 or more (S245: YES), or if the third opening time has elapsed (S242: YES), the third ordinary for closing the third ordinary electric accessory 18 will be described. The electric accessory close 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 open flag and is set to “OFF” (S247), and the process returns to the main process. Note that when closing the third ordinary electric accessory 18, the value of the third winning ball counter is reset to "0".

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

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

  As shown in FIG. 26, when the sub-control board processing is started, it is determined whether or not a jackpot game start notification command for notifying that the jackpot game has started has been received from the main control board 41 (S301). . If 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 execution flag and turned "ON" (S303). Next, in order to notify that one of the first normal winning game and the fourth normal winning game is being played, 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 flow shifts to the determination of 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 count 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 shifts to the determination of S321.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the first reserved ball number addition command notifying that the first reserved ball number has been added has been received from the main control board 41 (S321). When 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 reserved ball image indicating the number of first reserved balls is additionally displayed on the display screen 28 (S322), and the determination of S331 is performed. Move to.

  Next, it is determined whether 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 flow shifts to the determination at S351 shown in FIG. If the first variation pattern designation command has been received (S331: YES), the first variation pattern processing is executed (S332), and the flow shifts to the determination at S351 shown in FIG.

  Here, the details of the first variation pattern processing will be described with reference to FIG. When the first variation pattern processing 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 performed (S334). When 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 any of the reach effects A to E. It is determined whether or not this is the case (S335). When the variation pattern stored in the RAM 582 is any of the reach effects A to E (S335: YES), or when it is determined that the specific game flag is “OFF” and the specific game is not being performed ( (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, 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 any of the reach effects A to E, that is, if the reach is not reach (S335: NO), the specific first notification effect is determined (S338). Next, the determined first notification effect is executed and displayed on the display screen 28 (S339).

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

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

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

  Next, as shown in FIG. 27, it is determined whether or not the 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 flow shifts to the determination of 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 notifying that the second reserved ball number has been added has been received from the main control board 41 (S361). When 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 has been received (S361: YES), the second reserved ball image processing is executed (S362), and the flow shifts 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 processing is executed, the number of second reserved ball images is incremented by "1" and stored in the RAM 582 (S363). The number of second reserved sphere images is a numerical value indicating the number of second reserved sphere images 283 displayed on the display screen 28. Next, if 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 additional blue second reserved ball image 283 is displayed on the display screen 28 (S365), and S381 shown in FIG. 27 is displayed. Move on to judgment. When it is determined that the number of jackpots is not represented by 4N-3 (S364: NO), it is determined whether the number of jackpots is represented by 4N-2 (S366). When it is determined that the number of jackpots is represented by 4N-2 (S366: YES), one additional yellow second reserved ball image 283 is additionally displayed on the display screen 28 (S367), and S381 shown in FIG. 27 is displayed. 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 the number of jackpots is represented by 4N-1 (S368). If 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. 27 is displayed. Move on to judgment. When it is determined that the number of jackpots is not represented by 4N-1, that is, when it is represented by 4N (S368: NO), one additional red second reserved ball image 283 is displayed on the display screen 28. (S370), and proceeds to the determination of S381 shown in FIG.

  Specifically, the second reserved ball image 283 additionally displayed on the display screen 28 in 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 sphere image 283 is not currently displayed on the display screen 28 and the specific image 284 is displayed, the image 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 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 close command has not been received (S381: NO), the fourth ordinary electric accessory close command for notifying that the fourth ordinary electric accessory 19 is to be closed is mainly used. It is determined whether it has been received from the control board 41 (S382). If the fourth normal electric accessory closing command has not been received (S382: NO), the flow shifts to the determination of S391. When the first normal electric auditors goods close command is received (S381: YES), or when the fourth normal electric auditors goods close command is received (S382: YES), the first normal hit game image processing is executed. (S383), and proceeds to the determination of S391.

  Here, the details of the first normal winning game image processing will be described with reference to FIG. When the first normal hit game image processing is executed, it is determined whether or not the first normal hit game image 282 is displayed on the display screen 28 based on the first normal hit 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 played. 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 the 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 image is displayed on the display screen 28. The left reserved ball image 283 is moved to the left (S388), and the flow shifts to the determination at 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 stopped and displayed on the normal symbol display unit 27 is received from the main control board 41 (S391). If the second ordinary symbol stop command has not been received (S391: NO), the process proceeds to the determination of S401 shown in FIG. When the second ordinary symbol stop command is received (S391: YES), the second reserved ball image 283 is switched to the specific image 284 (S392). Specifically, of the second reserved sphere images 283 displayed on the display screen 28, the second reserved sphere image 283 () corresponding to the second reserved sphere stored first in the second reserved sphere count 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 subtracted by "1" and stored in the RAM 582 (S393), and the flow shifts 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 notifying that the third reserved ball number has been added has been received from the main control board 41 (S401). When 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 side to the right side so as to be placed inside the container of the specific image 284 imitating a container with an open lid. Is done. Next, “1” is added to the number of the third reserved sphere images and stored in the RAM 582 (S403), and the process proceeds to S411. The number of third reserved sphere images is a numerical value representing the number of third reserved sphere images 285 displayed on the display screen 28.

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

  Next, it is determined whether or not a third normal electric accessory closing command 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 close command has not been received (S421: NO), the process proceeds to S431. When the third ordinary electric accessory closing command has been received (S421: YES), the specific image processing is executed (S422), and the process proceeds to S431.

  Here, the details of the specific image processing will be described with reference to FIG. When the specific image processing is executed, the number of the third reserved sphere images is subtracted by “1” and stored in the RAM 582 (S423). Next, it is determined whether or not the number of the third reserved sphere images is “0” (S424). If it is determined that the number of the 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. Move 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. Is performed (S425). Next, “1” is subtracted from the specific image number 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 the 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. I do. When it is determined that the number of the 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), it is displayed on the display screen 28. The second reserved ball image 283 is moved to the left (S428), and the flow shifts to the determination at 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). If 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 frequency is reset to “0” and stored in the RAM 582 (S433). Next, since the big hit game effect 281 is not displayed on the display screen 28, “0” is stored in the big hit game effect execution flag and “OFF” is set (S434). Next, "1" indicating that the specific game is being performed is stored in the specific game flag and turned "ON" (S435), and the flow shifts to the determination of S441.

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

  As described above, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the first notification effect in the case where it is determined that the game is out of place by the first normal hit determination during the normal game and the non-reach is determined as the first variation pattern. In the above, during the variation time based on the number of first reserved balls, a predetermined basic variation is executed based on the variation time. On the other hand, during the specific game is determined to be out of the first normal hit determination, if the non-reach is determined as the first variation pattern, in the specific first notification effect executed in place of the first notification effect, During the variation time based on the number of first reserved balls, the shortest basic variation is repeatedly executed a predetermined number of times. Therefore, during the fluctuation (first notification effect) of the first effect symbol indicating the result of one determination by the first normal hit determination, the first effect symbol is temporarily stopped a plurality of times. It is recognized that the ordinary hit determination has been performed a plurality of times. Therefore, when the specific first notification effect is executed, the player's expectation of hitting one hit in the first normal hit determination is further increased. In addition, since the same change (shortest basic change) is repeated, the player can change the first effect symbol change (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 has been performed a plurality of times. Further, it is not necessary to further store in the ROM 53 a variation pattern for temporarily stopping the symbol by a predetermined number of times in accordance with each of the variation times determined based on the first number of retained balls, so that the storage capacity of the ROM Increase can be suppressed.

  Also, usually, after the jackpot game is over, the number of prize balls decreases, so that the player's interest in the game tends to decrease. In the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the specific game is executed after the end of the big hit game until the first normal hit determination is performed 15 times. Thereby, the gaming machine 1 can attract the interest of the player even after the end of the jackpot game in which the interest of the player tends to decrease.

  Further, there is known a gaming machine which performs a hit determination even during a winning game, such as a so-called general electric type gaming machine. In general electric role-type gaming machines, there is no probability fluctuation that the jackpot probability increases after the jackpot game, and there is no time reduction function that makes it easier for the game ball to enter the operating port than during the normal game, so the player In many cases, 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 big hit game ends and the specific first notification effect is executed, a means for attracting the player to the game as much as possible after the big hit game is provided. it can.

  In the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the number of jackpots is determined when the hit is determined by any of the first normal hit determination and the fourth normal hit determination through any one of the jackpot game and the specific game. Is added. 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, so that it is possible to appropriately notify the player that the jackpot games are continuous. In addition, when the jackpot game is continuous, the effect performed during the jackpot game becomes monotonous, and the interest of the player may be reduced. When the big hit game is continued, the gaming machine 1 can further attract the interest of the player by changing the display mode of the second reserved ball image 283 according to the number of big hits.

  The first symbol operation gate 13 in the present embodiment is an example of the “lottery opening” of the present invention. The first symbol operation gate switch 65 is an example of the “detection unit” of the present invention. The CPU 51 that acquires the first random number in S34 is an example of the “acquisition unit” of the present invention. The RAM 52 in which the first random number is stored in S34 is an example of the “hold storage unit” of the present invention. The CPU 51 that performs the first normal hit determination in S46 is an example of the “determination unit” of the present invention. The CPU 51 that turns the big hit game state flag “ON” and “OFF” 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 time table” and the “variation pattern table” of the present invention. The ROM 53 in which the first variation pattern determination table is stored is an example of the “first storage unit” and the “second storage unit” of 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 “first determination unit” and the “second 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 unit” of the present invention. The shortest basic fluctuation time is an example of the “shortest fluctuation time” of the present invention. The shortest basic variation is an example of the “shortest variation pattern” of the present invention. The CPU 581 that adds “1” to the first normal hit determination number in S342 is an example of the “determination number counting unit” of the present invention. The CPU 581 that adds “1” to the number of big hits in S312 is an example of “hit number counting means” of the present invention. The CPU 581 that resets the number of jackpot determinations in S345 is an example of the “reset unit” 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 goes without saying that various changes can be made without departing from the spirit of the present invention. For example, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, instead of determining whether the first variation pattern is any of the reach effects A to E in S335, the CPU 51 determines whether the first normal hit determination is a hit. You may decide. In this case, when it is determined that the first normal hit is a hit, a first notification effect is executed. When it is determined by the first normal hit determination that there is no match, a specific first notification effect is executed. That is, when the result of the first normal hit determination is out of order and any of the reach effects A to E is determined, the specific first notification effect is executed, and during the change time, the shortest basic change and the temporary change The stop is repeatedly executed a predetermined number of times.

  Also, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, during the specific game, when the non-reach change is determined as the change pattern corresponding to the loss, the specific first notification effect is executed. It is not limited to. For example, when a specific random number is selected, the gaming machine 1 may shift to a mode of a specific game state, and execute the specific first notification effect only in the specific game state.

  Further, 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 look-ahead information of the first random number stored in the first ordinary hit relation information storage area. . To refer to the pre-read information means to refer to information indicating the result of the first normal hit determination of the first random number and the first variation pattern before the first random number is shifted to the determination area. The hold effect is an effect in which, among the first effect symbols stopped by the immediately preceding symbol change, other symbols are changed without changing a specific symbol. For example, when the number of the first reserved balls is four, it is possible to refer to the prefetch information of the first random number stored in the fourth storage area from the first storage area of the first ordinary hit relation information storage area. In this case, for example, during the specific game, if the determination results of the first normal hit determination of the four first random numbers are all incorrect and the first variation patterns are all non-reach, they are currently stored in the fourth storage area. The first random number is shifted to the determination area, and up to nine basic changes are performed until the determination result of the first random hit determination of the first random number is reported. That is, since the gaming machine 1 can execute a maximum of eight hold effects based on the first basic change, the player can enjoy a maximum of eight hold effects.

  Also, 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. May be. For example, it is conceivable to increase the size of the second reserved ball image 283 according to the number of jackpots. In the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the display mode of the second reserved ball image 283 is changed according to the number of remainders obtained by dividing the number of jackpots by 4, but if the natural number is 2 or more, 4 However, the present invention is not limited to this, provided that it is changed based on a specific rule that can be considered. For example, the display mode of the second reserved ball image 283 may be displayed only when the number of specific jackpots is reached. 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 during the extended holiday. Further, 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 ordinary 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 of the display mode of various images at the time of the extended holiday. Further, the player can easily recognize the number of jackpots by confirming the change in the display mode of the image.

  Also, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the first symbol operation gate 13 and the fourth symbol operation port 15 are provided in the left game area 3L, and the fourth symbol operation gate 14 and the first to fourth symbols are provided in the right game area 3R. Normally, there are electric accessories 16 to 19, but a first symbol operating gate 13 and a fourth symbol operating port 15 are provided in the right game area 3R, and a fourth symbol operating gate 14 and the first to fourth symbols are provided in the left game area 3L. Four ordinary electric accessories 16 to 19 may be provided. Alternatively, a symbol operation port, a symbol operation gate, each ordinary electric accessory, etc. may be provided in the left game area 3L, or they may be provided in the right game area 3R.

  In the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, when a game ball enters the first symbol operation gate 13 and the fourth symbol operation gate 14, a prize 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, a prize ball is paid out, but may not be paid out. Further, the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment is a general electric winning type capable of executing a hit determination during a big hit game, but is not limited to this.

  Furthermore, all elements described in the claims, the description, and the drawings may be physically single or plural unless clearly stated to explicitly limit the number. It does not matter and the arrangement may be changed as appropriate. Further, the element names (names given to the elements) used in the claims, the description, and the like are simply given for convenience of description of the present case, and thus have a special meaning. I am not particularly conscious of that. In other words, what the element is is not limitedly interpreted only by the element name. For example, the "display control means" may be a single piece of hardware or may include software. Furthermore, whether to configure a plurality of elements of all the elements as appropriate integrally or to divide one element into a plurality of elements is appropriate unless specified in the claims and the like. Since all of these are matters that can be easily considered by those skilled in the art, even if it is not intentionally described in the specification etc., any pattern is within the assumed range, so it is included in the scope of right according to the present invention. Needless to say, Therefore, simply adopting a gaming machine having a structural difference within that range simply because it is not described in the present embodiment does not mean that the right according to the present invention has been avoided. No. In addition, the same applies to differences in obvious configurations that can be easily conceived by those skilled in the art based on the present embodiment in the configuration and shape of each element.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Gaming machine 2 Gaming board 13 First symbol operating gate 14 Fourth symbol operating gate 15 Fourth symbol operating port 16 First ordinary electric accessory 17 Second ordinary electric accessory 18 Third ordinary electric accessory 19 Fourth ordinary electric Accessory 28 Display screen 41 Main control board 43 Production control board 45 Payout control board 45a CPU
51 CPU
58 Sub-control board 65 First symbol actuation gate switch 66 Fourth symbol actuation gate switch 67 Fourth symbol actuation port switch 68 First ordinary electric accessory switch 69 Second ordinary electric accessory switch 70 Third ordinary electric accessory switch 71 Fourth ordinary electric accessory switch 431 CPU
581 CPU

Claims (4)

Acquiring means for acquiring a random number when a game ball enters the lottery opening,
A first storage unit that stores the random number acquired by the acquisition unit as pending information up to a predetermined upper limit number,
Based on the hold information stored in the first storage means, a determination means to determine whether it is a hit,
And the determination notification Starring unloading of the effect time for notifying the determination result by the means, a second storage means for storing a table that defines the effect pattern indicating the representation embodiment of the notification effect corresponding to the effect time,
When determined by the determination means, according to the number of pending balls that is the number of the pending information stored in the first storage means, from the table stored in the second storage means, the effect pattern and determining means for determining a,
For the effect time indicated by the effect pattern determined by the determining means, the effect control means for executing a normal notification effect which is the notification effect executed in the effect mode indicated by the effect pattern ,
In the effect pattern, a short effect pattern that can be determined by the determination means when the number of reserved balls is the upper limit number, and the effect time is shorter than the short effect time that is the effect time indicated by the short effect pattern And a long production pattern indicating a long long production time,
The presentation control means, in a state where Tokoro constant condition is met, the case where the length effect pattern is determined by the determining means, wherein the presentation mode where the short effect pattern is shown over a short presentation time indicated by the short effect pattern A gaming machine characterized in that a specific notification effect, in which the unit effect executed in step (a) is the notification effect repeatedly executed over the long effect time, is executed instead of the normal notification effect .   The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the short production time is the shortest production time that is the shortest among the production times indicated by the production pattern defined in the table. The effect pattern includes a reach pattern indicating a reach effect in which a reach state occurs during the notification effect, and a non-reach pattern indicating a non-reach effect in which the reach condition does not occur during the information effect,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the short effect pattern is the non-reach pattern. A game control unit that executes a hit game when the result of the determination is a hit by the notification effect by the effect control unit;
Counting means for counting the number of determinations made by the determination means,
The state in which the predetermined condition is satisfied is a state in which a specific game that is a game from the end of the hitting game by the game control means to the counting of a predetermined number of times by the counting means is being executed. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein: