JP7389554B2 - gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

Conventionally, gaming machines (pachinko gaming machines) have been known that include a gaming area in which game balls (gaming media) move and fire the gaming balls into the gaming area in response to operations by a player. This type of gaming machine has a starting prize opening as a detection area for detecting game balls in the gaming area, and upon detecting the entry of a gaming ball into the starting prize opening, acquires a random value and stores it in a storage means. Then, a game lottery is performed to determine whether or not the jackpot is a jackpot by using the random numbers stored in the storage means in a predetermined order. If the result of the game lottery is a jackpot, a predetermined special game is executed a plurality of times, and in the special game, the grand prize opening provided in the gaming area is operated in an open state. A game ball is paid out each time a game ball enters the field.

This type of gaming machine is equipped with a plurality of lottery tables with different jackpot winning probabilities, and is configured so that the setting value of the gaming machine can be set to one of the plurality of setting values. There is a system in which a game lottery is conducted using a corresponding lottery table (see Patent Document 1).

JP 2017-109085 Publication

Here, since the setting values set on the gaming machine are of high interest to players as they are related to the probability of winning a jackpot, the setting values set on the gaming machine are It is expected that this will increase the interest of people.

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and its purpose is to provide a gaming machine that can improve the interest of gaming.

(1) The present invention is a gaming machine equipped with a gaming area in which gaming media moves, and includes a setting storage means for storing settings , and a setting storage means for changing the settings stored in the setting storage means. a lottery means that performs a game lottery with a probability according to the settings stored in the setting storage means; and a lottery device that changes the performance symbols in the performance display device according to the result of the game lottery. The effect control means temporarily stops the effect symbols after the game is completed, and then stops the effect symbols in a manner according to the result of the game lottery, and the effect control means includes settings stored in the setting storage means , and The present invention relates to a gaming machine characterized in that the mode of effect symbols to be temporarily stopped may be determined depending on at least one of whether or not settings stored in the setting storage means have been changed.

In the present invention, at least one of the setting and whether or not the setting has been changed can be suggested by the mode of the effect pattern to be temporarily stopped.

(2) In addition, the present invention provides that the performance control means controls the settings stored in the setting storage means and the Depending on at least one of whether the settings stored in the setting storage means have been changed or not, the mode of the effect pattern to be temporarily stopped may be determined to be a specific mode.

In this way, at least one of the settings and whether or not the settings have been changed can be indicated by the aspect of the effect pattern that is temporarily stopped from when the power of the gaming machine is turned on until the game lottery is performed a predetermined number of times. can do.

According to the present invention, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

1 is a perspective view showing the external configuration of a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. 1 is a front view showing the external configuration of a game board of a game machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a front view showing the external configuration of the status display section of the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. 1 is a diagram showing functional blocks of a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a diagram showing the configuration of a lottery table in a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a diagram showing the configuration of a lottery table in a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a diagram showing the configuration of a lottery table in a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a diagram showing the configuration of a lottery table in a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a diagram showing the configuration of a lottery table in a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a diagram showing the configuration of a lottery table in a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a diagram showing the configuration of a lottery table in a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a state transition diagram of the gaming state in the gaming machine of the embodiment of the present invention. It is a diagram showing the prescribed number of times in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. It is a diagram showing an image displayed on the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. It is a diagram showing an image displayed on the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. It is a diagram showing an image displayed on the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. It is a diagram showing an image displayed on the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. It is a diagram showing the configuration of a lottery table in a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a diagram showing an image displayed on the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. It is a diagram showing the configuration of a lottery table in a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a diagram showing an image displayed on the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. It is a diagram showing the configuration of a lottery table in a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a diagram showing the configuration of a lottery table in a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. 1 is a front view showing the external configuration of a game board of a game machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a diagram showing the configuration of a lottery table in a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.

This embodiment will be described below. Note that this embodiment described below does not unduly limit the content of the present invention described in the claims. Furthermore, not all of the configurations described in this embodiment are essential components of the present invention.

1. Configuration of Gaming Machine FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing the external configuration of a gaming machine according to the present embodiment. The game machine of this embodiment is used to play games using game balls (game media) lent from a game parlor, and includes an outer frame 2 forming the outer surface of the game machine, and a frame 2 provided inside the game machine. , a game board 6 forming a game area 4 in which game balls move, a glass unit 8 that makes the game board 6 visible to players but inaccessible to them, and a front frame 10 to which the glass unit 8 is attached. ing.

The part of the front frame 10 that surrounds the glass unit 8 is made of a translucent material that transmits light, and inside the part made of the translucent material, there is a production light to enliven the game. A plurality of front frame lamps 12 are provided that output the following. Further, speakers 14 are provided on the left and right sides of the upper part of the front frame 10 and the left and right sides of the lower part of the front frame 10 for outputting sound effects to enliven the game.

Further, an upper tray 16 for storing game balls is provided at the center of the lower part of the front frame 10, and on the left side of the inner side of the upper tray 16 is provided for dispensing game balls from the gaming machine to the player. A payout port 18 is provided. Further, a grip unit 20 is provided on the lower right side of the front frame 10, and when the player performs an operation to rotate the grip unit 20 clockwise toward the gaming machine, a grip unit 20 (not shown) provided inside the gaming machine The firing device is activated to fire game balls into the game area 4. The firing device of this embodiment can fire 99 game balls per minute (1.65 balls per second).

A supply port 22 for supplying game balls from the upper tray 16 to the firing device is provided on the right side of the inner side surface of the upper tray 16. Further, below the upper tray 16, a lower tray 24 is provided for storing surplus game balls when the upper tray 16 cannot store all the game balls.

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

FIG. 2 is a front view showing the external configuration of the game board 6 shown in FIG. 1. As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 6 is provided with a circular outer rail 28, and the area surrounded by the outer rail 28 is the game area 4 in which the game balls move. Further, at the left end of the game area 4, an inner rail 30 is provided in an arc shape along the outer rail 28. A game ball fired from the device is guided to a game area 4.

In addition, in the center of the game board 6, there is a production unit 36 that includes a liquid crystal display 32 (effect display means) that displays production images to enliven the game, and a display frame 34 formed to surround the liquid crystal display 32. It is provided. The display frame 34 is provided with a display frame lamp 38 above the center of the liquid crystal display 32 that outputs lighting to make the game more exciting, and above the right of the liquid crystal display 32 to make the game more exciting. In addition, a specific lamp 39 is provided that outputs effect light depending on the result of the game.

In this embodiment, the game ball cannot pass through the front side of the liquid crystal display 32, and the game ball fired from the firing device hits the game area 4 on the left side or the game area 4 on the right side of the liquid crystal display 32. It's supposed to fall. In the game area 4, a large number of game nails (not shown) are nailed so as to cross the surface of the game board 6, so that the moving direction of the game ball moving in the game area 4 changes randomly. .

Further, an opening 40 is formed on the left side of the display frame 34 through which a game ball falling in the game area 4 on the left side of the liquid crystal display 32 can pass. The liquid crystal display 32 passes through a left passage 42 and falls onto a stage 44 provided below the liquid crystal display 32. The upper surface of this stage 44 is a smooth curved surface, and a gap is formed between the stage 44 and the glass unit 8 so that the game ball can fall downward from the stage 44. After the fallen game ball reciprocates left and right on the stage 44, it falls downward from near the center of the stage 44.

A first starting prize opening 46 is provided below the center of the stage 44, into which a game ball that has fallen downward from near the center of the stage 44 can enter. This first starting prize opening 46 has a built-in sensor that detects that a game ball has entered, and is configured such that when a gaming ball enters, the gaming ball is collected inside the gaming machine. 46, a predetermined number of game balls (a specified number of one or more, for example, three) are paid out to the player, and a random number (lottery information) is obtained and a jackpot (specific number) is paid out to the player. A special lottery (gaming lottery) will be held to determine the success or failure of the winning (win).

Further, in the game area 4 on the right side of the liquid crystal display 32, there is provided a passage gate 48 through which game balls pass through without being collected inside the game machine. This passage gate 48 has a built-in sensor that detects when a game ball has passed through, and each time a game ball passes through the passage gate 48, a random number value (lottery information) is obtained to determine whether the game ball has won or not. A lottery will be held. Here, in this embodiment, the passage gate 48 is provided so that a game ball falling in the gaming area 4 on the right side of the liquid crystal display 32 passes through the passage gate 48 with a high probability.

Further, in the gaming area 4 on the right side of the liquid crystal display 32, a first grand prize opening 49 is provided below the passage gate 48, through which the gaming ball is collected into the gaming machine when the gaming ball enters. This first big prize opening 49 has a built-in sensor that detects that a game ball has entered, and is provided with a first special accessory 51 that includes a first special movable member 50 that blocks the first big prize opening 49. The first special accessory 51 operates between a closed state in which a game ball cannot enter the first prize opening 49 (adoptable state) and an open state in which a game ball can enter (enterable state). configured to be possible. The first special accessory 51 has a built-in driving device such as a solenoid that operates the first special movable member 50, and becomes open under predetermined conditions in a jackpot game that is executed when a jackpot is won in a special lottery. controlled as follows. Each time a game ball enters the first big prize opening 49, a predetermined number (for example, 15) of game balls are paid out to the player.

Further, in the gaming area 4 on the right side of the liquid crystal display 32, a right passage 52 is provided below the first big prize opening 49, through which a game ball falling in the gaming area 4 on the right side of the liquid crystal display 32 passes. The passage 52 is provided with a second starting prize opening 53 through which the game ball is collected inside the game machine when the game ball enters. This second starting prize opening 53 has a built-in sensor that detects that a game ball has entered, and is provided with an ordinary accessory 55 (auxiliary means) comprising a normally movable member 54 that blocks the second starting winning opening 53. The normal accessory 55 is operable between a closed state in which a game ball cannot enter the second starting prize opening 53 (inaccessible state) and an open state in which a game ball can enter (enterable state). It is configured. The ordinary accessory 55 has a built-in driving device such as a solenoid that operates the ordinary movable member 54, and is controlled to be in an open state under predetermined conditions when a regular prize is won in the ordinary lottery. Each time a game ball enters the second starting prize opening 53, a predetermined number (a prescribed number of one or more, for example, one) of game balls is paid out to the player, and a random number (lottery information) is given out to the player. A special lottery (game lottery) will be held to determine whether or not the jackpot will be won.

Here, in the closed state, the normal movable member 54 extends horizontally along the bottom of the right passage 52 so as to cover the upper part of the second starting prize opening 53, as shown by the solid line in FIG. 52 so that the game ball passes through the second starting prize opening 53 without entering it, and in the open state, as shown by the broken line in FIG. By being vertical with respect to the bottom of the passage 52, almost all of the game balls passing through the right passage 52 enter the second starting prize opening 53.

Note that the normal movable member 54 has two states: a reduced state in which it is difficult for game balls to enter the second starting prize opening 53 (a state in which there is a low possibility that game media will be detected), and an enlarged state in which game balls are likely to enter the second starting prize opening 53 (a state in which there is a low possibility that game media will be detected). It may also be configured to be able to operate between the two states. That is, the normal movable member 54 can be configured to be movable between an auxiliary state in which it does not assist the entry of the game ball into the second starting prize opening 53 and an auxiliary state in which it assists the entry of the game ball.

In addition, the number of game balls paid out to the player each time a game ball enters the first starting prize opening 46, and the number of gaming balls paid out to the player each time a gaming ball enters the second starting prize opening 53. may be the same number or different numbers.

In addition, game balls that have passed through the right passage 52 without entering the second starting prize opening 53 can enter the gaming area 4 on the right side of the liquid crystal display 32 on the downstream side of the normal accessory 55 in the right passage 52. A second grand prize opening 56 (predetermined area) is provided in which the game ball is collected inside the game machine when the game ball enters. This second big prize opening 56 has a built-in sensor that detects that a game ball has entered, and a second special accessory 58 that includes a second special movable member 57 (movable part) that blocks the second big prize opening 56. The second special accessory 58 has two states: a closed state in which the game ball cannot enter the second big prize opening 56 (adoptable state) and an open state in which the game ball can enter (admittable state). It is configured to be able to operate between. The second special accessory 58 has a built-in driving device such as a solenoid that operates the second special movable member 57, and is opened under predetermined conditions in a small winning game that is executed when a small winning is won in a special lottery. It is controlled so that Each time a game ball enters the second big prize opening 56, a predetermined number (for example, 15) of game balls are paid out to the player.

Here, in the closed state, the second special movable member 57 protrudes forward along the bottom of the right passage 52 so as to cover the upper part of the second big prize opening 56, so that the game ball passing through the right passage 52 is The game ball passes through the right passage 52 without entering the second big prize opening 56, and in the open state, it is stored at the rear so as not to cover the upper part of the second big prize opening 56. Almost all of them enter the second grand prize opening 56.

In the present embodiment, a pseudo role is provided with an arcuate pseudo movable member 59 that covers the second large winning opening 56 and the second special movable member 57 on the near side of the second large winning opening 56 and the second special movable member 57. An object 60 is provided, and the pseudo accessory 60 is in a closed state (invisible state) in which the inside of the second big prize opening 56 cannot be seen by the player, and in a closed state (invisible state) in which the inside of the second big prize opening 56 cannot be seen by the player. It is configured to be operable between a visible open state (visible state) and a visible open state. The pseudo accessory 60 has a built-in driving device such as a solenoid that operates the pseudo movable member 59, and is configured to open under predetermined conditions in a small winning game that is executed when a small winning is won in a special lottery. controlled.

In detail, when the pseudo movable member 59 is in the closed state, as shown by the solid line in FIG. 52 in a horizontal direction along the bottom of the opening 52, the player cannot see how the game ball enters the second big prize opening 56, and in the open state, as shown by the broken line in FIG. The string part of the pseudo movable member 59 is oriented downward to the right with respect to the bottom of the right passage 52 so as not to cover the grand prize opening 56 and the second special movable member 57. The player can visually see the player entering the game.

Further, as shown in FIG. 2, an out port 62 is provided at the bottom of the gaming area 4 to collect game balls that have fallen through the gaming area 4 without entering any of the winning openings into the gaming machine. .

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

Therefore, the player adjusts the amount of rotation of the grip unit 20 according to the gaming situation, and moves the game ball so that the game ball falls down the left side game area 4 and enters the first starting prize opening 46. The game ball is fired from the left, the game ball falls down the right side game area 4, and the game ball passes through the passage gate 48, the first grand prize opening 49, the second starting prize opening 53, or the second grand prize. A right-handed hit is performed in which the game ball is launched so that it enters the mouth 56.

In addition, in the game machine of this embodiment, when the game ball falls through the left side game area 4, the game ball enters the first big prize opening 49, the second starting prize opening 53, or the second big prize opening 56. In addition, when the game ball falls down the right side game area 4, the game ball does not enter the first starting prize opening 46.

Further, at the lower right portion of the game board 6 and outside the game area 4, there is provided a status display section 70 that indicates various statuses of the game machine by lighting and extinguishing lamps or the like.

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

The normal symbol display section 72 is composed of two lamps, and when a normal lottery is held, the normal symbols are displayed in a variable manner by blinking the two lamps, and the normal symbols are stopped by lighting or extinguishing the two lamps. to display the results of the regular lottery.

The normal hold display section 74 is composed of two lamps, and is used to obtain random numbers for normal lottery when the normal symbols are already being displayed in a variable or stopped manner at the time the game ball passes through the passage gate 48. When the random numbers for the normal lottery are suspended due to the inability to conduct the normal lottery, the number of normal reservations corresponding to the number of random numbers for the normal lottery that have been suspended is displayed, and two lamps are displayed. A normal pending number of 0 to 4 is displayed by a combination of lighting, turning off, or blinking.

The first special symbol display section 76 is configured with a 7-segment display, and when a special lottery is held by a game ball entering the first starting prize opening 46, the first special symbol is displayed by blinking the 7-segment display. is displayed in a variable manner, and by lighting up the 7-segment display in one of a plurality of modes, the first special symbol is stopped and displayed, and the result of the special lottery is displayed.

The first special reservation display section 78 is composed of two lamps, and the first special symbol or the second special symbol is already being displayed in a variable or stopped manner at the time the game ball enters the first starting prize opening 46. For example, if the random number for the special lottery is held as the first special random number because the special lottery cannot be conducted even if the random number for the special lottery (lottery information) is obtained, The first special reservation number corresponding to the number of special random numbers is displayed, and the first special reservation number of 0 to 4 is displayed by a combination of lighting, extinguishing, or blinking two lamps.

The second special symbol display section 80 is composed of a 7-segment display, and when a special lottery is performed by a game ball entering the second starting prize opening 53, the second special symbol is displayed by blinking the 7-segment display. is displayed in a variable manner, and by lighting up the 7-segment display in one of a plurality of modes, the second special symbol is stopped and displayed, and the result of the special lottery is displayed.

The second special reservation display section 82 is composed of two lamps, and at the time the game ball enters the second starting prize opening 53, the first special symbol or the second special symbol is already being displayed in a variable or stopped manner. In such cases, if the random number for the special lottery is held as the second special random number because the special lottery cannot be performed even if the random number for the special lottery is obtained, the second special random number that is being held The second special reservation number corresponding to the number is displayed, and the second special reservation number of 0 to 4 is displayed by a combination of lighting, extinguishing, or blinking the two lamps.

The game state display section 84 is composed of six lamps, and displays the type of game state currently set by a combination of turning on, turning off, or blinking the six lamps. In this embodiment, in addition to the above-mentioned special gaming state, there are four types of games: a normal state, a variable probability state (first gaming state), a special state (second gaming state), and a time saving state shown in FIG. 3(B). The state can be set, and which gaming state is set is displayed by a combination of turning on, turning off, or blinking the six lamps.

Here, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3(B), in the normal state, the probability of winning the jackpot in the special lottery is low, the fluctuation time of the second special symbol is long, and the probability of winning the jackpot in the normal lottery is low. The probability is low, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is long, the opening time when the normal accessory 55 is in the open state is set short, and in the variable probability state, the probability of winning a jackpot in the special lottery is high, and the fluctuation time of the second special symbol is set short. is short, the probability of winning a normal win in the normal lottery is high, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is short, the opening time for the normal accessory 55 to be in the open state is set long, and in special conditions, the probability of winning a jackpot in the special lottery is set. The probability is high, the fluctuation time of the second special symbol is short, the probability of winning a normal prize in the regular lottery is low, the fluctuation time of the regular symbol is long, and the opening time during which the regular accessory 55 is in the open state is set to be short, In the time saving state, the probability of winning a jackpot in the special lottery is low, the fluctuation time of the second special symbol is short, the probability of winning a regular hit in the normal lottery is high, the fluctuation time of the regular symbol is short, and the normal accessory 55 is The open time for the open state is set to be long.

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

The main board 100 receives information from input means such as a passage gate sensor 104, a first starting winning hole sensor 106, a second starting winning hole sensor 108, a first big winning hole sensor 110, a second big winning hole sensor 112, and a payout sensor 116. In response to the input signal, various calculations are performed to execute the game, and based on the calculation results, the status display drive device 120, the normal accessory drive device 122, the first special accessory drive device 124, and the second special It controls the operation of output means such as the accessory drive device 126 and the payout device 130.

In addition, the sub-board 102 receives signals sent from the main board 100 and input signals from the performance button switch 150, performs various calculations to execute performances according to the progress of the game, and calculates the results of the calculations. Based on this, the operation of the performance devices 176 such as the performance display device 170, the sound output device 172, and the performance product driving device 174 is controlled.

The main board 100 includes a setting change means 205, a random number generation means 210, a normal lottery means 220, a normal display control means 222, a normal accessory control means 224, a special lottery means 230, a special display control means 240, and a game state transition control means. 250, special game execution means 260, small winning game execution means 262, payout control means 270, communication control means 280, and main memory 290.

The setting changing means 205 performs control to change the setting values stored in the setting value storage means 2905. In this embodiment, six setting states from setting 1 to setting 6 are prepared as setting states of the gaming machine, and a key cylinder that constitutes a setting change switch provided inside the main body of the gaming machine of this embodiment is provided. When the setting key is inserted and the setting key is turned clockwise and the gaming machine is powered on, the setting changing means 205 controls the gaming machine to a setting change permission state. When the reset switch provided inside the main body of the gaming machine of this embodiment operates in this setting change permission state, the setting value indicating the setting state of the gaming machine is set to 1 every time an input signal from the reset switch is received. Change in the following order: → Setting 2 →...Setting 6 → Setting 1 →... Then, when the setting key is turned counterclockwise and returned to the reference position, the setting value is determined, and the determined setting value is stored in the setting value storage means 2905.

The set values stored in the set value storage means 2905 are maintained even when the power to the gaming machine is turned off, and when the power is turned on again, the above-mentioned operation to change the set values is performed. The same setting value is set unless otherwise specified. As a result, in the gaming machine of this embodiment, when a plurality of gaming machines are installed in a gaming hall, different setting values can be set for each of the plurality of gaming machines, and different setting values can be set for one gaming machine depending on the day. You can set it.

Further, when the setting change means 205 performs control to change the setting value, it sets the setting change flag to the ON state in the flag storage means 2916 of the main memory 290, and when the power of the gaming machine is turned off, Set the setting change flag to OFF state. Further, the setting change means 205 sets the setting change flag to the OFF state in the flag storage means 2916 of the main memory 290 when control to change the setting value is not performed.

The random number generation means 210 is a means for generating random numbers for lottery, and is realized by a random number generator that generates hardware random numbers or a program that generates software random numbers. The software random number can be generated, for example, based on the count value of an increment counter (a counter that counts numerical values so as to cycle through a predetermined count range). Note that in this embodiment, "random value" includes not only a value that occurs randomly in a mathematical sense, but also a value that actually occurs even if the generation itself is regular, because the acquisition timing etc. are irregular. Also includes values that can function as random numbers.

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

Specifically, the normal random number storage means 2912 is provided with four normal holding storage areas, ie, normal holding storage area 1 to normal holding storage area 4, as storage areas for storing the acquired random numbers for normal lottery. One normal holding storage area is provided as a storage area for storing the random number value for the normal lottery read from area 1 and used for the normal lottery until the fluctuating display and stop display of the normal symbols are completed. Then, when the ordinary lottery means 220 acquires the random number for ordinary lottery from the random number generation means 210, if the random value for ordinary lottery is not stored in any of the ordinary reservation storage areas 1 to 4, The random numbers for the normal lottery are first stored in the normal reservation storage area 1. At the time when the random number value for the normal lottery is stored in the normal pending storage area 1, the normal symbol is not being displayed in a fluctuating manner or in a stopped display, that is, the random number value for the normal lottery is not stored in the normal pending storage area 1. , if the control to open the normal movable member 54 of the normal accessory 55 is not being executed, the random number for the normal lottery is immediately read out from the normal holding storage area 1, and a normal lottery is performed. The random number value for lottery is stored in the normal reservation storage area. On the other hand, whether the normal symbol is being displayed in a variable manner or in a stopped display, that is, whether the random number value for the normal lottery is stored in the normal holding storage area, or whether the normal movable member 54 of the normal accessory 55 is controlled to be in the open state. If it is being executed, the random number value for the normal lottery is held in the normal holding storage area 1.

Then, when a detection signal is further input from the passage gate sensor 104 and the random number value for the normal lottery is acquired while the random number for the normal lottery is being held in the normal reservation storage area 1, the random number for the normal lottery is acquired. , on the condition that the number of normal lottery random numbers held in the normal holding storage area 1 to normal holding storage area 4 is less than 4, that is, on the condition that the number of normal holding is less than 4, The random number value for the normal lottery is stored in the normal reserved storage area where the random number for the normal lottery is not reserved among the normal reserved storage areas 1 to 4, and which has the smallest ordinal number.

Then, when the fluctuating display and the stop display of the normal symbols are finished, the normal lottery means 220 erases the normal lottery random number stored in the normal holding storage area, and the normal drawing random number in the normal holding storage area 1 is erased. If it is held, the random number for the normal lottery is read from the normal holding storage area 1 and a normal lottery is performed, provided that the control to open the normal movable member 54 of the normal accessory 55 is not being executed. , the random number value for the normal lottery for which the normal lottery was conducted is stored in the normal holding storage area. Here, if the random number for the normal lottery remains in the normal pending storage area 2 or later, the remaining random number for the normal lottery is transferred to the normal pending storage area whose ordinal number is one smaller than the original normal pending storage area. move it to For example, if the normal lottery random number value remains in the normal pending storage area 2 to normal pending storage area 3, it is moved to the normal pending storage area 1 to normal pending storage area 2.

In this way, in the normal random number storage means 2912, the random numbers for normal drawings for which normal drawings have been held are held in the normal holding storage area up to one, and the random numbers for normal drawings for which normal drawings have not been held are stored in the normal holding storage area. Up to four items are held in area 1 to normal holding storage area 4.

The details of the regular lottery will be explained below. The normal lottery means 220 performs normal winning determination processing, normal fluctuation pattern determination processing, etc. as a normal lottery.

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

In the gaming machine of this embodiment, a normal lottery table A and a normal lottery table B are stored in the lottery table storage means 2910, and in each of the normal lottery tables, each of the 100 random numbers for the normal lottery from 0 to 99 is stored. On the other hand, normal wins and losses are associated. In detail, in normal lottery table A, the correspondence relationship between a normal win or loss and a plurality of random numbers is set so that the probability of winning a normal win is about 13/20, and in normal lottery table B, the correspondence relationship between a normal win or loss and a plurality of random numbers is set so that the probability of winning a normal win is about 13/20. The correspondence between a normal win or a loss and a random number value for the normal lottery from 0 to 99 is set so that the probability of winning is 20. The normal lottery means 220 selects the normal lottery table A when the gaming state is a normal state or a special state, and selects the normal lottery table B when the gaming state is a variable probability state or a time saving state. .

Then, the normal lottery means 220 refers to the selected normal lottery table and determines whether or not the one random number value for the normal lottery read from the normal reservation storage area 1 of the normal random number storage means 2912 is associated with a normal lottery win. By making a determination, it is determined whether or not a normal win has been won.

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

The normal variation pattern determination process is a process for determining which of a plurality of variation patterns the normal symbol variation pattern should be, depending on the gaming state. In the normal variation pattern determination process, the normal lottery means 220 determines the variation pattern of the normal symbols to be the normal variation pattern 1 when the gaming state is the normal state or the special state, and when the gaming state is the variable probability state or the time saving state. In some cases, the normal symbol variation pattern is determined to be the normal variation pattern 2.

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

In the normal symbol display control process, the normal display control means 222 blinks the two lamps of the normal symbol display section 72 until the variation time corresponding to the variation pattern of the normal symbol determined in the normal variation pattern determination process has elapsed. By this, the normal symbols are displayed in a variable manner, and the two lamps of the normal symbol display section 72 are turned on or off depending on whether or not a normal win has been won in the normal win determination process, so that the normal symbols are stopped and displayed. , the result of the normal lottery is displayed on the normal symbol display section 72.

Specifically, in this embodiment, when the fluctuation pattern of the normal symbol is normal fluctuation pattern 1, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is set to 2 seconds, and when the fluctuation pattern of the normal symbol is normal fluctuation pattern 2, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is set to 2 seconds. The variation time of normal symbols is set to 0.5 seconds. Therefore, in this embodiment, if the gaming state at the time when the normal lottery is held is the normal state or the special state, the normal symbol fluctuation pattern is determined to be the normal fluctuation pattern 1, so that the normal symbol fluctuation time is If it is set to 2 seconds and the gaming state at the time the normal lottery is held is a fixed variable state or a short time state, the normal symbol fluctuation pattern is determined to be normal fluctuation pattern 2, and the normal symbol fluctuation time is set to 2 seconds. Since it is set to 0.5 seconds, the opportunity to execute the normal lottery occurs more frequently when the gaming state is the variable probability state or the time saving state.

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

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

In the normal accessory control process 1, when the gaming state is normal or special, when the normal symbol is stopped and displayed in a manner indicating a normal winning, the ordinary accessory is not displayed until 3 seconds have elapsed. The drive control of the normal accessory drive device 122 is performed so that the normal accessory drive device 122 returns from the open state to the closed state.

In the normal accessory control process 2, when the gaming state is in the variable probability state or the time saving state, when the normal symbol is stopped and displayed in a manner indicating a normal winning, the ordinary accessory is displayed until 5 seconds have elapsed. The drive control of the normal accessory drive device 122 is performed so that the normal accessory drive device 122 returns from the open state to the closed state.

Therefore, in this embodiment, the normal accessory 55 operates so that the ease of entry of the game ball into the second starting prize opening 53 increases in the ordinary accessory control process 2 than in the ordinary accessory control process 1. do.

The special lottery means 230 receives a special lottery ticket from the random number generating means 210 based on a detection signal input from the first starting winning hole sensor 106 that detects game balls entering the first starting winning hole 46 one by one. A random number value is obtained and stored in the special random number storage means 2914 of the main memory 290 as a first special random number value. Further, the special lottery means 230 generates a special lottery from the random number generating means 210 based on a detection signal inputted from the second starting winning hole sensor 108 that detects game balls entering the second starting winning hole 53 one by one. A random number value is obtained and stored in the special random number storage means 2914 as a second special random number value. Then, the special lottery means 230 uses the first special random number value or the second special random number value read from the special random number storage means 2914 to perform a special lottery to determine whether the jackpot is a hit or not.

Specifically, the special random number storage means 2914 is provided with four first special reservation storage areas, first special reservation storage area 1 to first special reservation storage area 4, as storage areas for storing the acquired first special random number values. The first special reservation storage area 1 is used as a storage area for storing the first special random number read from the first special reservation storage area 1 and subjected to the special lottery until the fluctuating display and stop display of the first special symbol are finished. A storage area is provided, and four second special reservation storage areas, ie, a second special reservation storage area 1 to a second special reservation storage area 4, are provided as storage areas for storing the obtained second special random number value. One second special reservation storage area is provided as a storage area for storing the second special random number read from the reservation storage area 1 and subjected to the special lottery until the fluctuating display and stop display of the second special symbol are completed. ing.

Then, when the special lottery random number value is acquired based on the input of the detection signal from the first starting prize opening sensor 106, the special lottery means 230 stores the first special reservation storage area 1 to the first special reservation storage area 4. In a state where the first special random number value is not stored in any of them, the obtained special lottery random number number is first stored in the first special reservation storage area 1 as the first special random number number. At the time when the first special random number value is stored in the first special reservation storage area 1, the first special symbol is not being displayed fluctuating or being stopped, that is, the first special random number value is stored in the first special reservation storage area 1. is not stored, the game state is not a special game state, and a small winning game is not in progress, the first special random number is immediately read from the first special reservation storage area 1, a special lottery is performed, and a special lottery is performed. A first special random number drawn by lottery is stored in the first special reservation storage area. On the other hand, whether the first special symbol is being displayed in a variable or stopped manner, that is, whether the first special random number value is stored in the first special reservation storage area, or whether the gaming state is a special gaming state, When a winning game is being executed, the first special random number value is held in the first special holding storage area 1.

Then, when a detection signal is further input from the first starting winning hole sensor 106 and a special lottery random number value is acquired while the first special random number value is being reserved in the first special reservation storage area 1, The special lottery means 230 operates on the condition that the number of first special random numbers reserved in the first special reservation storage area 1 to first special reservation storage area 4 is less than four, that is, the first special reservation number is less than 4, the first special reservation storage area 1 to 4 is a reservation storage area in which the first special random number is not reserved and has the smallest ordinal number. It is stored as the first special random number in the 1 special reserved storage area.

In addition, when the special lottery means 230 obtains the random number value for the special lottery based on the detection signal inputted from the second starting prize opening sensor 108, the special lottery means 230 stores the second special reservation storage area 1 to the second special reservation storage area 4. In a state where the second special random number value is not stored in any of them, the obtained special lottery random number number is first stored in the second special reservation storage area 1 as the second special random number value. Then, when the second special random number value is stored in the second special reservation storage area 1, the second special symbol is not being displayed fluctuating or being stopped, that is, the second special random number value is stored in the second special reservation storage area 1. is not stored, the gaming state is not a special gaming state, and a small winning game is not being executed, the second special random number is immediately read from the second special reservation storage area 1, a special lottery is performed, and a special lottery is performed. A second special random number drawn by lottery is stored in the second special reservation storage area. On the other hand, whether the second special symbol is being displayed in a variable or stopped manner, that is, whether the second special random number value is stored in the second special reservation storage area, or whether the gaming state is a special gaming state, When a winning game is being executed, the second special random number value is held in the second special holding storage area 1.

Then, when a detection signal is further input from the second starting winning hole sensor 108 and a special lottery random number value is acquired while the second special random number value is being reserved in the second special reservation storage area 1, The special lottery means 230 selects the second special random number on condition that the number of second special random numbers reserved in the second special reservation storage area 1 to second special reservation storage area 4 is less than four. is less than 4, the second special reservation storage area in which the second special random number is not reserved among the second special reservation storage area 1 to second special reservation storage area 4 and whose ordinal number is the smallest is stored as a second special random value in a second special reserved storage area.

Then, the special lottery means 230 erases the first special random number value stored in the first special reservation storage area when the fluctuating display and the stop display of the first special symbol are finished. When the first special random number value is stored in the first special reservation storage area 1, the first special reservation memory A first special random number is read from area 1, a special lottery is performed, and the first special random number obtained by the special lottery is stored in the first special reservation storage area. Further, when the variable display and the stop display of the second special symbol are finished, the second special random number value stored in the second special reservation storage area is erased. When the second special random number value is stored in the second special reservation storage area 1, the second special reservation memory A second special random number is read from area 1, a special lottery is performed, and the second special random number obtained by the special lottery is stored in the second special reservation storage area. That is, in this embodiment, since the first special random number value and the second special random number value are digested in parallel, the variable display of the second special symbol may start during the variable display of the first special symbol. During the variable display of the first special symbol, the variable display of the first special symbol may be started.

Note that when the first special random number value is stored in the first special reservation storage area 1, the second special random number value is stored in any of the second special reservation storage area 1 to second special reservation storage area 4. On the condition that the first special random number is not set, a special lottery is performed by reading the first special random number from the first special reservation storage area 1, and a second If a special random number value is stored, even if the first special random number value is stored in any one of the first special reservation storage area 1 to first special reservation storage area 4, the second special reservation storage area A special lottery may be performed by reading the second special random number from 1 to 1. That is, the second special random number value may be digested with priority over the first special random number value. Moreover, regardless of whether it is the first special random number value or the second special random number value, the first special random number value or the second special random number value is read out in the order stored in the special random number storage means 2914 to perform the special lottery. You may also do so. That is, the first special random number value or the second special random number value may be digested in the order in which the game ball enters the first starting winning hole 46 or the second starting winning hole 53.

When the first special random number value is read from the first special reservation storage area 1, if the first special random number value remains after the first special reservation storage area 2, or if the first special random number value remains in the first special reservation storage area 2 or later, At the time when the second special random number value is read from area 1, if the second special random number value remains in the second special reserved storage area 2 or later, the remaining first special random number value or second special random number value is The random value is moved from the original special reservation storage area to the special reservation storage area with the ordinal number one smaller. For example, when the first special random number value is read out from the first special reservation storage area 1, the first special random number value remains in each of the first special reservation storage area 2 to first special reservation storage area 4. , the first special random number stored in each of the first special reservation storage area 2 to first special reservation storage area 4 is transferred to each of the first special reservation storage area 1 to first special reservation storage area 3. At the time when the second special random number value is read out from the second special reservation storage area 1, the second special random number value remains in each of the second special reservation storage area 2 to second special reservation storage area 3. In this case, the second special random number stored in each of the second special reservation storage area 2 to second special reservation storage area 3 is transferred to each of the second special reservation storage area 1 to second special reservation storage area 2. move it to

In this way, in the special random number storage means 2914, the first special random numbers for which no special lottery has been held are held in the first special holding storage area 1 to first special holding storage area 4 up to a maximum of 4, and the special drawing is held. A maximum of four second special random numbers are held in the second special holding storage area 1 to the second special holding storage area 4.

The details of the special lottery will be explained below. The special lottery means 230 selects a jackpot determination random value, a pattern determination random value, A plurality of types of random values such as a fluctuation group determination random value, a first-half fluctuation pattern determination random value, and a second-half fluctuation pattern determination random value are acquired, and these multiple types of random values are stored in the special random number storage means 2914 as a first special random value or Stored as a second special random number. Then, the special lottery means 230 performs a jackpot determination process, a symbol determination process, a fluctuation group determination process, a first half fluctuation pattern determination process, a second half fluctuation pattern determination process, etc. as a special lottery.

The jackpot determination process includes one jackpot determination random number included in the first special random number or second special random number stored in the first special reservation storage area 1 or the second special reservation storage area 1 of the special random number storage means 2914. This is a process of reading numerical values and determining whether or not it is a big hit or a small hit. Here, one jackpot determination random value is obtained from 65536 jackpot determination random values from 0 to 65535 based on a detection signal being input from the first starting winning hole sensor 106 or the second starting winning hole sensor 108. and is stored in the special random number storage means 2914 as a first special random number value or a second special random number value.

In the jackpot determination process, the special lottery means 230 reads out which of the plurality of jackpot lottery tables stored in the lottery table storage means 2910 of the main memory 290 should be referred to in the random number determination process. The selection is made depending on whether the two jackpot determination random numbers are stored as the first special random number or the second special random number, and according to the gaming state at the time when the jackpot determination process is performed.

In the gaming machine of this embodiment, the lottery table storage means 2910 stores jackpot lottery tables A to B as shown in FIGS. 5(A) to 5(B), and in each jackpot lottery table, 0 A jackpot, a small win, or a loss is associated with each of the 65,536 jackpot determination random numbers from 65,535 to 65,535.

Specifically, the jackpot lottery table A shown in FIG. 5(A) is selected when the gaming state at the time of the jackpot determination process is the normal state or the time saving state, and the jackpot lottery table A is selected with a probability of about 1/315 of winning the jackpot. The correspondence relationship between a jackpot, a small win, or a loss and a jackpot determination random number value of 0 to 65535 is set so that a small win has a probability of about 1/3.

Moreover, the jackpot lottery table B shown in FIG. 5(B) is selected when the gaming state at the time of performing jackpot determination processing for the first special random number is a variable probability state or a special state, and the probability of a jackpot is approximately 1/50. The correspondence relationship between the jackpot, small win, or loss and the jackpot determination random number value from 0 to 65535 is set so that the probability of winning is about 1/3 and the small win is about 1/3.

Then, the special lottery means 230 refers to the selected jackpot lottery table and determines whether the jackpot determination random value read out from the first reservation storage area 1 or the second reservation storage area 1 is associated with a jackpot or a small win. By determining whether the jackpot or small jackpot has been won, it is determined whether the jackpot or small jackpot has been won.

Then, the special lottery means 230 sets the jackpot winning flag to ON state in the flag storage means 2916 when a jackpot is won in the jackpot determination process, and sets the jackpot winning flag to ON state when a small win is won in the jackpot determination process. In the storage means 2916, the winning flag for the small win is set to the ON state, and when a loss occurs in the jackpot determination process, the winning flag for the jackpot and the winning flag for the small win are set to the OFF state.

Here, in the gaming machine of this embodiment, the lottery table storage means 2910 stores at least six types of jackpot lottery tables A having different jackpot winning probabilities in each of the six levels of setting values (settings 1 to 6) described above. It is stored in correspondence. Then, if the gaming state at the time of performing the jackpot determination process is the normal state or the time saving state, the special lottery means 230 generates a jackpot corresponding to the set value based on the set value stored in the set value storage means 2905. Select lottery table A. Here, in the gaming machine of this embodiment, the higher the setting value is, the higher the probability of winning the jackpot becomes at least. The correspondence between jackpots and random numbers is set. Note that the jackpot lottery table A shown in FIG. 5(A) in which the probability of winning the jackpot is set to approximately 1/315 is the jackpot lottery table A that is selected when the setting value is setting 1, and although it is not shown in the figure, In the jackpot lottery table A selected when the setting value is setting 6, the jackpot winning probability is set to about 1/199.

The symbol determination process is a process that is performed when a jackpot or small win is won in the jackpot determination process, and is stored in the first special reservation storage area 1 or the second special reservation storage area 1 of the special random number storage means 2914. If one symbol determination random value included in the first special random number or the second special random number is read out and a jackpot is won, the jackpot symbol (type of jackpot) is changed from 16 round probability variable symbol A to 16 round probability variation. Decide which of the 15 types of jackpot symbols to use: symbol K, 2nd round fixed variable symbol, 16th round regular symbol A to 16th round regular symbol B, 2nd round regular symbol, and if you win the small hit, the small This is a process of determining which of the small winning pattern A and the small winning pattern B should be used as the winning pattern (type of small winning). Here, one symbol determination random value is obtained from 100 symbol determination random values from 0 to 99 based on the input of the detection signal from the first starting winning hole sensor 106 and the second starting winning hole 108. , which is stored in the special random number storage means 2914 as a first special random number value or a second special random number value.

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

In the gaming machine of this embodiment, the symbol lottery table A to symbol lottery table D shown in FIGS. 6(A) to 6(D) are stored in the lottery table storage means 2910, and in each symbol lottery table, 0 For each of the 100 symbol determination random values of ~99, 16 rounds of variable probability symbols A to 16 rounds of variable probability symbols, 2 rounds of variable probability symbols, 16 rounds of normal symbols A to 16 rounds of normal symbols B, and 2 rounds of normal symbols. Either one, or either the small winning symbol A or the small winning symbol B are associated with each other.

In detail, the symbol lottery table A shown in FIG. 6(A) is selected when a jackpot is won and one read symbol determination random value is stored as the first special random value, and 16 Round variable probability symbol A wins with a probability of 22%, 16 round variable probability symbol B wins with a probability of 16%, 16 round variable probability symbol C wins with a 12% probability, and 16 round variable probability symbol D wins with a probability of 8%. Each round is set so that the 16th round variable probability symbol E will win with a 2% probability, the 16th round regular symbol A will win with a 20% probability, and the 16th round regular symbol B will win with a 20% probability. A correspondence relationship between symbols and random numbers from 0 to 99 is set.

In addition, the symbol lottery table B shown in FIG. 6(B) is selected when a jackpot is won and one symbol determination random value read out is stored as a second special random value, and the symbol lottery table B shown in FIG. Symbol E has a 2% probability of winning, 16 round variable probability symbol F has a 5% probability of winning, 16 round variable probability symbol G has a 7% probability of winning, and 16 round variable probability symbol H has a 3% probability of winning. The 16th round variable pattern I will be won with a 20% probability, the 16th round variable pattern J will be won with a 15% probability, the 16th round variable pattern K will be won with a 3% probability, and the 2nd round variable pattern will be won. There is a 5% chance of winning, 16th round normal symbol A has a 20% chance of winning, 16th round normal symbol B has a 10% chance of winning, and 2nd round normal symbol has a 10% chance of winning. , a correspondence relationship between each symbol and a random number value from 0 to 99 is set.

In addition, the symbol lottery table C shown in FIG. 6(C) is selected when a small hit is won and one read symbol determination random value is stored as the first special random value. The correspondence between the small winning symbol A and the random number values from 0 to 99 is set so that symbol A has a 100% probability of winning.

In addition, the symbol lottery table D shown in FIG. 6(D) is selected when a small hit is won and one read symbol determination random value is stored as a second special random value. The correspondence between the small winning symbol A or the small winning symbol B and the random number value from 0 to 99 is set so that symbol A wins with a 50% probability and small winning symbol B wins with a 50% probability. There is.

Then, the special lottery means 230 refers to the selected symbol lottery table and determines whether the read one symbol determination random value is associated with a plurality of types of jackpot symbols or a plurality of types of small winning symbols. Accordingly, it is determined which one of the plurality of types of jackpot symbols or the plurality of types of small winning symbols has been won.

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

The variable group determination process is a process performed when the small winning symbol A is won or lost, and is stored in the first special reservation storage area 1 or the second special reservation storage area 1 of the special random number storage means 2914. One fluctuation group determination random value included in the first special random value or second special random value is read out, and the fluctuation group to which the fluctuation pattern of the first special symbol or the second special symbol belongs is classified into groups 0 to 5. This is the process of deciding which one to use. Here, one variable group determination random value is one of 100 variable group determination random values from 0 to 99 based on a detection signal being input from the first starting winning hole sensor 106 or the second starting winning hole sensor 108. , and stored in the special random number storage means 2914 as the first special random number value or the second special random number value.

In the variable group determination process, the special lottery means 230 uses the read one variable to determine which of the plurality of types of variable group lottery tables stored in the lottery table storage means 2910 should be referred to in the random number determination process. Depending on whether the group determination random value is stored as the first special random value or the second special random value, and the gaming state at the time of performing the variable group determination process and the first special reserved number or the second special Select according to the number of reservations.

In the gaming machine of this embodiment, the lottery table storage means 2910 stores variable group lottery tables A to F as shown in FIGS. 7(A) to 7(F). In each variable group lottery table, each of the 100 variable group determination random numbers from 0 to 99 is associated with one of groups 0 to 7.

In detail, the variable group lottery table A shown in FIG. One of Groups 2 to 5 is selected if there is one, and each of the 100 variable group determination random numbers from 0 to 99 is associated with one of Groups 2 to 5. Further, in the variable group lottery table B shown in FIG. 7(B), the gaming state at the time of performing the variable group determination process for the first special random number is the normal state, and the number of pending numbers of the first special random number is 2 to 3. , and one of Group 1 to Group 2 and Group 4 to Group 5 is associated with each of the 100 variable group determination random numbers from 0 to 99. Further, in the variable group lottery table C shown in FIG. 7(C), the gaming state at the time of performing the variable group determination process for the first special random number is the normal state, and the number of pending first special random numbers is 4. Group 1, Group 4 to Group 5 is associated with each of the 100 variable group determination random numbers from 0 to 99. In addition, the variable group lottery table D shown in FIG. Either group 0 or group 4 to group 5 is associated with each of the 100 variable group determination random values from 0 to 99, which are selected regardless of the number of reserved random values or second special random values. ing.

Further, the variable group lottery table E shown in FIG. 7(E) is selected regardless of the pending number of the second special random value when the gaming state at the time of performing the variable group determination process for the second special random value is the normal state. Each of the 100 variable group determination random values from 0 to 99 is associated with one of Groups 4 to 6. In addition, the variable group lottery table F shown in FIG. 2 Selected when the reserved number of special random values is 0 to 1, and one of Group 4 to Group 5 or Group 7 corresponds to each of the 100 variable group determination random values from 0 to 99. It is attached.

Then, the special lottery means 230 refers to the selected variable group lottery table and determines which of the multiple types of variable groups the one read variable group determination random value is associated with. One variable group is determined from the variable groups.

Therefore, in the variable group determination process for the first special random number, if the gaming state is the normal state and the number of pending first special random numbers is 0 to 1, group 2, group 3, group 4 and group 5 is determined, and if the gaming state is normal and the number of pending first special random values is 2 to 3, group 1, group 2, group 4 and group 5 are determined. 5 is determined, and if the gaming state is normal and the number of pending first special random numbers is 4, then any one of group 1, group 4, and group 5 is determined. is determined and the gaming state is a variable probability state or a time saving state, one of group 0, group 4, and group 5 is determined regardless of the number of reservations of the first special random value, and the gaming state is In the case of a special state, one of group 4, group 5, and group 7 is determined regardless of the number of pending first special random values.

In addition, in the variable group determination process for the second special random number, if the gaming state is the normal state, regardless of the pending number of the second special random number, any one of group 4, group 5, and group 6 will be selected. is determined and the gaming state is a variable probability state or a time saving state, one of group 0, group 4, and group 5 is determined regardless of the number of reservations of the first special random value, and the gaming state is In the case of a special state, one of group 4, group 5, and group 7 is determined regardless of the number of pending first special random values.

The first half fluctuation pattern determination process is performed to determine one first half of the first special random number value or the second special random number value stored in the first special reservation storage area 1 or the second special reservation storage area 1 of the special random number storage means 2914. Read out the fluctuation pattern determination random value and decide which of multiple types of first half fluctuation patterns the first half fluctuation pattern corresponding to the first half (first part) of the fluctuation display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol should be. This is the process of determining. Here, one first half fluctuation pattern determination random value is based on the input of a detection signal from the first starting winning hole sensor 106 or the second starting winning hole sensor 108, and determines 100 first half changing patterns from 0 to 99. It is obtained from a random number value and stored in the special random number storage means 2914 as a first special random number value or a second special random number value.

In the first half fluctuation pattern determination process, the special lottery means 230 determines which of the plurality of first half fluctuation pattern lottery tables stored in the lottery table storage means 2910 should be referred to in the random number determination process. If you win a small hit and win the small winning symbol A in the symbol determination process, or if you lose in the jackpot determination process, select according to the variable group determined in the variable group determination process, and perform the jackpot determination process. If you win a jackpot in the jackpot determination process, or if you win a small win in the jackpot determination process and win the small win symbol B in the symbol determination process, depending on the type of jackpot symbol or small win symbol determined in the symbol determination process. select.

In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the lottery table storage means 2910 stores the first half variation pattern lottery table A for loss shown in FIG. 8 to the first half variation pattern lottery table H for loss, and the first half variation pattern lottery table A for jackpot shown in FIG. - Large winning first half fluctuation pattern lottery table B, small winning B first half fluctuation pattern lottery table A to small winning B first half fluctuation pattern lottery table B are stored. In each first half fluctuation pattern lottery table, each of the 100 first half fluctuation pattern determination random values from 0 to 99 is associated with one of multiple types of first half fluctuation patterns, from no first half fluctuation pattern to first half fluctuation pattern 9. It is being

In detail, the first half fluctuation pattern lottery table A shown in FIG. First-half variation pattern 1 in which the variation time is set to 3 seconds is associated with each of the first-half variation pattern determination random values.

In addition, the first half variation pattern lottery table B shown in FIG. 8(B) is selected when the small winning symbol A is won or loses and group 2 is determined, and is selected when group 2 is determined by winning the small winning symbol A. First-half variation pattern 1 or first-half variation pattern 2 in which the variation time is set to 5 seconds is associated with each of the pattern determination random values.

In addition, the first half variation pattern lottery table C shown in FIG. First half variation pattern 2 or first half variation pattern 3 whose variation time is set to 10 seconds is associated with each of the pattern determination random values.

In addition, the first half fluctuation pattern lottery table D shown in FIG. 8(D) is selected when the small winning symbol A is won or loses and group 4 is determined, and is selected when group 4 is determined by winning the small winning symbol A. Each of the pattern determination random values is associated with a first half variation pattern 4 in which the variation time is set to 15 seconds or a first half variation pattern 5 in which the variation time is set to 20 seconds.

In addition, the first half variation pattern lottery table E shown in FIG. Each of the pattern determination random values is associated with a first half variation pattern 6 in which the variation time is set to 25 seconds or a first half variation pattern 7 in which the variation time is set to 30 seconds.

In addition, the first half fluctuation pattern lottery table F shown in FIG. A first half fluctuation pattern 8 in which the fluctuation time is set to 590 seconds is associated with each of the pattern determination random values.

In addition, the first half fluctuation pattern lottery table G shown in FIG. 8(G) is selected when the small winning symbol A is won or is a loss and group 7 is determined, and is selected when the small winning symbol A is won or lost and group 7 is determined. A first half variation pattern 9 in which the variation time is set to 1 second is associated with each of the pattern determination random values.

In addition, the first half variation pattern lottery table H shown in FIG. Each of the pattern determination random values is associated with a first half variation pattern in which the variation time is set to 0 seconds.

Further, the jackpot first half variation pattern lottery table A shown in FIG. 9(A) is for the case where a jackpot is won, and one of the 16 round probability variable symbols A to 16 round probability variable symbols K or the 2 round probability variable symbols is determined. One of the first half variation patterns 3 to 7 is associated with each of the 100 first half variation pattern determination random values from 0 to 99 selected in the case of the first half variation pattern.

In addition, the jackpot first half fluctuation pattern lottery table B shown in FIG. 9(B) is for the case where a jackpot is won, and one of the 16th round normal symbol A to 16th round normal symbol B or the 2nd round normal symbol is determined. One of the first half variation patterns 3 to 7 is associated with each of the 100 first half variation pattern determination random values from 0 to 99 selected in the case of the first half variation pattern.

Further, the first half fluctuation pattern lottery table A at small win B shown in FIG. No first-half variation pattern is associated with each of the first-half variation pattern determination random values.

In addition, the first half fluctuation pattern lottery table B at small win B shown in FIG. The first half variation pattern 9 is associated with each of the variation pattern determination random values.

Then, the special lottery means 230 refers to the selected first half fluctuation pattern lottery table and determines which of the plurality of first half fluctuation patterns the read first half fluctuation pattern determination random value is associated with. One first-half fluctuation pattern is determined from a plurality of types of first-half fluctuation patterns.

Therefore, in the first half fluctuation pattern determination process, if the small winning symbol A is won or lost, any one of the first half fluctuation patterns from no first half fluctuation pattern to first half fluctuation pattern 9 shown in FIG. If you win, one of the first half fluctuation patterns 3 to 7 shown in FIGS. 9(A) and 9(B) is determined, and if you win small win B, the gaming state When is in a definite variable state or a time saving state, no first half fluctuation pattern shown in FIG. 9(C) is determined, and when the gaming state is in a special state, first half fluctuation pattern 9 shown in FIG. 9(D) is determined. Ru.

The second half variation pattern determination process is performed to determine one second half of one of the first special random numbers or second special random numbers stored in the first special reservation storage area 1 or the second special reservation storage area 1 of the special random number storage means 2914. Read out the fluctuation pattern determination random value and select which of the plurality of late fluctuation patterns the second half fluctuation pattern corresponding to the second half (second part) of the fluctuation display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol should be. This is the process of determining. Here, one second half fluctuation pattern determination random value is based on the input of a detection signal from the first starting winning hole sensor 106 or the second starting winning hole sensor 108, and determines 100 second half fluctuation patterns from 0 to 99. It is obtained from a random number value and stored in the special random number storage means 2914 as a first special random number value or a second special random number value.

In the second half variation pattern determination process, the special lottery means 230 selects the first half variation pattern with reference to which of the plurality of second half variation pattern lottery tables stored in the lottery table storage means 2910 is to perform the random number determination process. The selection is made according to the first half fluctuation pattern determined in the determination process.

In the gaming machine of this embodiment, the lottery table storage means 2910 stores the lottery table A for the second half variation pattern at the time of loss shown in FIG. 10 to the lottery table G for the second half variation pattern at the time of loss shown in FIG. A lottery table B for fluctuation patterns in the second half of the jackpot, and a lottery table A for fluctuation patterns in the second half of the small win B period to a lottery table B for fluctuation patterns in the second half of the small win B time are stored. In each second half variation pattern lottery table, for each of the 100 variation group determination random values from 0 to 99, which of the non-reach variation pattern 1 to non-reach variation pattern 3 and the reach variation pattern 1 to reach variation pattern 8 is selected. are associated with each other.

In detail, the losing second half fluctuation pattern lottery table A shown in FIG. A no-reach variation pattern 1 with a variation time set to 1 second is associated with each of the 100 second-half variation pattern determination random values from 0 to 99.

In addition, the second half fluctuation pattern lottery table B when losing is shown in FIG. A no-reach variation pattern 2 in which the variation time is set to 2 seconds is associated with each of the second-half variation pattern determination random values.

In addition, the losing second half fluctuation pattern lottery table C shown in FIG. A non-reach variation pattern 2 or a non-reach variation pattern 3 in which the variation time is set to 5 seconds is associated with each of the second half variation pattern determination random values.

In addition, the losing second half fluctuation pattern lottery table D shown in FIG. A reach variation pattern 1 in which the variation time is set to 20 seconds or a no-reach variation pattern 2 in which the variation time is set to 30 seconds is associated with each of the second half variation pattern determination random values.

Further, the second half fluctuation pattern lottery table E shown in FIG. 10(E) is selected when the small winning symbol A is won or it is a loss and the first half fluctuation pattern 4 or the first half fluctuation pattern 5 is determined. Reach fluctuation pattern 1, reach fluctuation pattern 2, or reach fluctuation pattern 3 whose fluctuation time is set to 40 seconds are associated with each of the 100 second half fluctuation pattern determination random values of 99.

In addition, the second half fluctuation pattern lottery table F at the time of loss shown in FIG. For each of the 100 second half variation pattern determination random values of 99, reach variation pattern 3, reach variation pattern 4 with variation time set to 50 seconds, or reach variation pattern 5 with variation time set to 60 seconds is selected. are matched.

In addition, the losing second half fluctuation pattern lottery table G shown in FIG. For each of the second half variation pattern determination random values, there is no reach variation pattern 1, reach variation pattern 6 with variation time set to 4 seconds, reach variation pattern 7 with variation time set to 7 seconds, or variation time 9. A reach variation pattern 8 set to seconds is associated.

In addition, the jackpot second half fluctuation pattern lottery table A shown in FIG. Reach fluctuation patterns 1 to 5 are associated with each of the second half fluctuation pattern determination random values.

In addition, the jackpot second half fluctuation pattern lottery table B shown in FIG. Reach fluctuation patterns 1 to 5 are associated with each of the second half fluctuation pattern determination random values.

Further, the small win B time second half fluctuation pattern lottery table A shown in FIG. Reach variation patterns 6 to 8 are associated with each numerical value.

Further, the small win B time second half fluctuation pattern lottery table B shown in FIG. Reach variation patterns 6 to 8 are associated with each numerical value.

Then, the special lottery means 230 refers to the selected second half variation pattern lottery table and determines which of the plurality of non-reach variation patterns and the plurality of reach variation patterns the one read second half variation pattern determination random value is associated with. By determining whether the second half variation pattern is the same, one second half variation pattern is determined from the plurality of types of non-reach variation patterns and the plurality of types of reach variation patterns.

Therefore, in the second half variation pattern determination process, if the small winning symbol A is won or lost, the no-reach variation pattern 1 to no-reach variation pattern 3 and the reach variation pattern 1 to no-reach variation pattern 8 shown in FIG. If any one of them is determined and the jackpot is won, any one of reach variation patterns 1 to 5 shown in FIGS. 11(A) to 11(B) is determined, When the small winning symbol B is won and the gaming state is a variable probability state or a time saving state, the non-reach variation pattern 1 shown in FIG. 11(C) is determined, and when the small winning symbol B is won, If the gaming state is a special state, any one of reach variation patterns 6 to 8 shown in FIG. 11(D) is determined.

Here, in this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 8 to 11, variation times are set for each of the plurality of types of first-half variation patterns and the plurality of types of second-half variation patterns. In detail, as shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, there is no first half variation pattern to first half variation pattern 2, first half variation that can be determined in the first half variation pattern determination process when the small winning symbol A is won or lost. Pattern 9 has a relatively short fluctuation time of 0 seconds to 5 seconds, and is determined by the first half fluctuation pattern determination process both in the case of winning the small winning symbol A or in the case of losing and in the case of winning the jackpot. The first half variation pattern 3 to the first half variation pattern 7 that can be used have relatively long variation times of 10 seconds to 30 seconds.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 10, the non-reach variation pattern 1 to non-reach variation pattern 3 that can be determined in the latter half variation pattern determination process when the small winning symbol A is won or lost is 1 second to 5 seconds. A relatively short fluctuation time of seconds is set, and reach fluctuation pattern 1 to reach fluctuation that can be determined in the latter half fluctuation pattern determination process for both the case where the small winning symbol A is won or lost and the case where the jackpot is won. Pattern 5 has a relatively long variation time of 20 seconds to 60 seconds.

Therefore, even if the small winning symbol A is won or lost, in the first half variation pattern determination process, first half variation patterns 3 to 7, which have relatively long variation times, are determined. , in the second half variation pattern determination process, when reach variation patterns 1 to 5, each of which has a relatively long variation time, are determined, the player is made to feel the expectation of winning a jackpot. I can do it.

In addition, in this embodiment, regarding the first special random number value, if the small winning symbol A is won or lost, and the gaming state is the normal state and the number of pending numbers of the first special random number value is 0 to 1, In the fluctuation group determination process, the fluctuation group lottery table A shown in FIG. 7(A) is referred to, and group 2 or group 3 is more likely to be determined. The first half fluctuation pattern lottery table B at the time of loss or the first half fluctuation pattern lottery table C at the time of loss shown in FIG. The first half fluctuation pattern 2 set in seconds is more likely to be determined, and in the second half fluctuation pattern determination process, the second half fluctuation pattern lottery table B at the time of loss shown in FIG. 10(B) or the second half fluctuation at the time of loss shown in FIG. 10(C) The pattern lottery table C is referred to, and the no-reach variation pattern 2 in which the variation time is set to 2 seconds and the no-reach variation pattern 3 in which the variation time is set to 5 seconds are easily determined.

Regarding the first special random number, if the small winning symbol A is won or lost, and the gaming state is normal and the number of pending numbers of the first special random number is 2 to 3, the variable group is determined. In the process, the fluctuation group lottery table B shown in FIG. 7(B) is referred to, and group 1 or group 2 is more likely to be determined. By referring to the pattern lottery table A or the losing first half variation pattern lottery table B shown in FIG. 8(B), the first half variation pattern 1 whose variation time is set to 3 seconds is easily determined, and the second half variation pattern determination process is performed. In this case, the losing second half variation pattern lottery table A shown in FIG. 10(A) or the losing second half variation pattern lottery table B shown in FIG. Variation pattern 1 and no-reach variation pattern 2 in which the variation time is set to 2 seconds are more likely to be determined.

Regarding the first special random number, if the small winning symbol A is won or lost, and the gaming state is normal and the number of pending numbers of the first special random number is 4, in the variable group determination process, , the fluctuation group lottery table C shown in FIG. 7(C) is referred to, and group 1 is more likely to be determined. This makes it easier to determine the first half variation pattern 1 whose variation time is set to 3 seconds, and in the second half variation pattern determination process, the losing second half variation pattern lottery table A shown in FIG. 10(A) is referenced. , the no-reach variation pattern 1 in which the variation time is set to 1 second is more likely to be determined.

In addition, regarding the first special random number value and the second special random number value, if the small winning symbol A is won or lost, and the gaming state is a variable probability state or a time saving state, the first special random number value or the second special random number value is used. Regardless of the number of pending numerical values, in the fluctuation group determination process, the fluctuation group lottery table D shown in FIG. By referring to the losing first half fluctuation pattern lottery table H shown in FIG. By referring to the losing second half variation pattern lottery table A shown in FIG. 3, it becomes easier to determine the no-reach variation pattern 1 in which the variation time is set to 1 second.

Regarding the second special random number, if the small winning symbol A is won or lost, and the gaming state is normal, the variable group determination process Since the fluctuation group lottery table E shown in FIG. 7(E) is referred to and group 6 is easily determined, in the first half fluctuation pattern determination process, the first half fluctuation pattern lottery table F at the time of loss shown in FIG. 8(F) is referred to. Therefore, the first half variation pattern 8 whose variation time is set to 590 seconds is more likely to be determined, and in the second half variation pattern determination process, the second half variation pattern lottery table A shown in FIG. The no-reach variation pattern 1 in which the time is set to 1 second is more likely to be determined.

In addition, regarding the first special random number value and the second special random number value, if the small winning symbol A is won or lost, and the gaming state is a special state, the first special random number value or the second special random number value is suspended. Regardless of the number, the variable group lottery table F shown in FIG. 7(F) is referred to in the variable group determination process, and group 7 is more likely to be determined. By referring to the losing first half fluctuation pattern lottery table G shown in FIG. By referring to the second half variation pattern lottery table G, the non-reach variation pattern 1 whose variation time is set to 1 second is easily determined, and the reach variation pattern 6 whose variation time is set to 4 seconds to 9 seconds. ~ Any one of reach variation patterns 8 is more likely to be determined.

Therefore, in this embodiment, regarding the first special random number value, when the small winning symbol A is won or lost, in the normal state, the larger the number of reservations for the first special random number value, the more the first special symbol. Since a short variable time is often set as the variable time, it is possible to increase the frequency at which special lottery execution opportunities occur.

On the other hand, regarding the second special random number, if the small winning symbol A is won or lost, under normal conditions, regardless of the pending number of the second special random number, the fluctuation time of the second special symbol is extremely large. Since a long variable time is often set, it is possible to extremely reduce the frequency with which special lottery execution opportunities occur.

In addition, regarding the first special random number value and the second special random number value, in the probability variable state or time saving state, the first special symbol or the second special symbol is Since an extremely short variable time is often set as the variable time, the frequency at which special lottery execution opportunities occur can be made extremely high.

In addition, regarding the first special random number and the second special random number, in special situations, regardless of the number of reservations for the first special random number or the second special random number, if the small winning symbol A is won or it is a loss. In both case and case where small winning symbol B is won, in the first half variation pattern determination process, the first half variation pattern 9 whose variation time is set to 1 second is determined, and in the second half variation pattern decision process, the variation time is set to 4 seconds. One of reach variation patterns 6 to 8, which are set to seconds to nine seconds, is determined.

Therefore, if the gaming state is a special state, even if the small winning symbol A is won or lost, any of the reach fluctuation patterns 6 to 8 will be selected in the second half fluctuation pattern determination process. If it is determined, the player can be made to have a sense of expectation for winning the small winning symbol B.

In addition, as described above, the special lottery means 230 generates a special random number when the first special symbol or the second special symbol is not being displayed in a variable manner, the gaming state is not the special gaming state, and the small winning game is not being executed. The first special random number value or the second special random number value is read out from the storage means 2914, and jackpot determination processing, symbol determination processing, fluctuation group determination processing, first half fluctuation pattern determination processing, second half fluctuation pattern determination processing, etc. are performed as a special lottery. , When storing the first special random number value or the second special random number value in the special random number storage means 2914, the preliminary determination process includes jackpot determination processing, symbol determination processing, fluctuation group determination processing, first half fluctuation pattern determination processing, and second half fluctuation. Performs pattern determination processing, etc. (pre-judgment means).

Specifically, the special lottery means 230 (prior determination means) generates a special lottery random number from the random number generating means 210 based on the detection signal input from the first starting winning hole sensor 106 or the second starting winning hole sensor 108. When a numerical value is obtained, it is stored in either the first special reservation storage area 1 to the first special reservation storage area 4 as the first special random value, or the second special reservation storage area 1 to the second special reservation storage area 4. Before storing the second special random number as the second special random number, the first special random number or the second special random number is subjected to jackpot determination processing and symbol determination as a preliminary judgment process depending on the gaming state and the number of reservations at that time. processing, fluctuation group determination processing, first half fluctuation pattern determination processing, second half fluctuation pattern determination processing, etc.

Then, the special lottery means 230 selects the preliminary determination results including the results of the jackpot determination process, the symbol determination process, the fluctuation group determination process, the first half fluctuation pattern determination process, and the second half fluctuation pattern determination process as the preliminary determination process. In correspondence with the first special random number value or the second special random number value that was the target of the 2 special reservation storage area 4.

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

The first special symbol display control process is a process that is performed when the first special random number is read out from the first special reservation storage area 1 and a special lottery is held, and the special display control means 240 controls the first-half variation. The first special symbol display section is displayed until the total variation time of the variation time corresponding to the first half variation pattern determined in the pattern determination process and the variation time corresponding to the second half variation pattern determined in the second half variation pattern determination process has elapsed. After the first special symbol is variably displayed by blinking the 7-segment display of the first special symbol 76, the first special symbol is stopped and displayed by lighting the 7-segment display of the first special symbol display part 76 in a predetermined manner.

In the present embodiment, the display mode of the 7-segment display is predetermined in correspondence to each of 15 types of jackpot symbols, small win symbols A, small win symbols B, and loss, and the special display control means 240 determines the jackpot. The first special symbol is displayed in a manner depending on whether or not a jackpot or small win has been won in the process, and in a manner according to the jackpot symbol determined in the symbol determination process if a jackpot has been won in the jackpot determination process. By lighting up the 7-segment display of the section 76, the first special symbol is stopped and displayed, and the result of the special lottery is displayed on the first special symbol display section 76.

The second special symbol display control process is a process that is performed when the second special random number is read out from the second special reservation storage area 1 and a special lottery is performed, and the special display control means 240 controls the first half variation. The second special symbol display section is displayed until the total variation time of the variation time corresponding to the first half variation pattern determined in the pattern determination process and the variation time corresponding to the second half variation pattern determined in the second half variation pattern determination process has elapsed. After the second special symbol is variably displayed by blinking the 7-segment display of the second special symbol 80, the second special symbol is stopped and displayed by lighting the 7-segment display of the second special symbol display part 80 in a predetermined manner.

Then, the special display control means 240 displays the jackpot symbol determined in the symbol determination process in a manner depending on whether or not a jackpot or small win has been won in the jackpot determination process, and when a jackpot has been won in the jackpot determination process. In a corresponding manner, the 7-segment display of the second special symbol display section 80 is turned on to stop displaying the second special symbol, and the result of the special lottery is displayed on the second special symbol display section 80.

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

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

As shown in FIG. 12, the gaming state transition control means 250 changes the gaming state between the normal state, variable probability state, special state, and time saving state while passing through the special gaming state, based on the establishment of a predetermined transition condition. Performs game state transition control processing.

The normal state is a gaming state that corresponds to the initial state among a plurality of types of gaming states, and when a jackpot is won in a special lottery in the normal state, the game is shifted to the special gaming state. In the normal state, as shown in FIG. The opening time of the object 55 is set to 3 seconds, making it more difficult for the game ball to enter the second starting prize opening 53 than in the variable probability state and the time saving state.

Regarding the special lottery, the probability of winning the jackpot is set as low as approximately 1/315, and the fluctuation time of the first special symbol is a fluctuation time according to the number of reservations, while the fluctuation time of the second special symbol is 591 seconds. Since this is often extremely long, the normal state is a gaming state in which it is more advantageous for the player to hit the ball to the left so that the game ball enters the first starting prize opening 46.

The special gaming state is started based on winning a jackpot in the special lottery in the normal state, variable probability state, special state, or time saving state, and the special gaming state is started based on winning a jackpot in the special lottery in the normal state, variable probability state, special state, and time saving state, and the special gaming state is played for a predetermined number of rounds (number of executions) according to the type of jackpot symbol. Once the game is executed, it ends.

In detail, when the special gaming state is started based on the winning of any of the 16th round variable probability symbols A to 16th round variable probability symbols K and 16th round regular symbols A to 16th round regular symbols B in the special lottery, The special game state ends on the condition that 16 rounds of special games from the 1st round to the 16th round have been executed.

In addition, when a special game state is started based on the winning of a 2-round probability variable symbol or a 2-round regular symbol in a special lottery, the condition is that two rounds of special games from the first round to the second round have been executed. The special gaming state ends.

In the variable probability state, the special gaming state that was started based on the winning of any of the 16 round variable probability symbols A to 16 round variable probability symbols D, the 16 round variable probability symbols F to 16 round variable probability symbols K, and the 2nd round variable probability symbols ends. The game starts with this event, and if a jackpot is won in a special lottery in a variable probability state, a special gaming state is entered. In the variable probability state, as shown in FIG. 3(B), the probability of winning a normal lottery is set to about 19/20, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is set to 0.5 seconds, The opening time of the ordinary accessory 55 is set to 5 seconds, and the period in which the ordinary accessory 55 is controlled to be open is higher and longer than in the normal state and the special state. The passage gate 48 is provided so that the game ball falling in the gaming area 4 on the right side of the liquid crystal display 32 passes through the passage gate 48 with a high probability as described above. Most of the game balls falling in the right side game area 4 enter the second starting prize opening 53.

In the variable probability state, the probability of winning the jackpot for the special lottery is set as high as approximately 1/50, and the fluctuation time of the second special symbol is often extremely short, 1 to 2 seconds, so in the variable probability state, The game state is such that it is more advantageous for the player to hit the ball to the right so that the game ball enters the second starting prize opening 53. In the variable probability state, the probability of winning a small win in the special lottery is set to about 1/3, but since most of the game balls passing through the right passage 52 enter the second starting prize opening 53, Even if a winning game is executed, the game ball almost never enters the second grand prize opening 56.

Further, the variable probability state ends on the condition that the number of special lottery draws in the variable probability state reaches a predetermined number of times, and the state is shifted to the special state. In detail, in this embodiment, the specified number of times is 100, 80, 60, 40, 20, or 1 for each of the 16 round variable probability symbols A to 16 round variable probability symbols K, and the 2 round variable probability symbols. When the special gaming state that is predetermined in any of the above and started based on the winning of each variable probability symbol ends, the gaming state transition control means 250 generates a value ( For example, 80) is written in the specified number of times counter 2930 of the main memory 290. Then, each time a special lottery is held in a variable probability state, a decrement update is performed to subtract a value (for example, 1) corresponding to the number of games played once from the value stored in the specified number of times counter 2930, and the stored value of the specified number of times counter 2930 is updated. When a threshold value (eg, 0) is reached, the variable state is ended and the special state is started.

The special state is triggered by the end of the special gaming state that was started based on the number of times the special lottery was held in the variable probability state or the 16 round variable probability symbol E was won, etc. If a jackpot is won in a special lottery in a special state, the game is transferred to a special gaming state. In the special state, as shown in FIG. 3(B), the probability of winning a normal lottery is set to about 13/20, and the variation time of the normal symbol is 2 seconds, as in the normal state. The opening time of the ordinary accessory 55 is set to 3 seconds, and the period in which the ordinary accessory 55 is opened is lower and shorter than in the variable probability state and the time saving state, so the opening time of the ordinary accessory 55 is set to 3 seconds. Among the game balls falling through the right side game area 4, many game balls pass through the right passage 52 without entering the second starting prize opening 53, but if you continue to hit right, the reserved number The game ball enters the second starting prize opening 53 to such an extent that the second special random number does not run out.

In the special state, the probability of winning the jackpot is set as high as about 1/50, and the fluctuation time of the second special symbol is often extremely short, 1 to 2 seconds, as in the variable probability state. Furthermore, the probability of winning a small win is set extremely high at approximately 1/2, and small win games are frequently executed, so game balls that pass through the right passage 52 without entering the second starting prize opening 53. can easily enter the second grand prize opening 56. Therefore, the special state is a game state in which it is more advantageous for the player to hit the ball to the right so that the game ball enters the second big prize opening 56.

In addition, if the special state is started when the number of special drawings in the variable probability state reaches the specified number of times, the number of special drawings held in the variable probability state and the special state is set as the number of fixed variables in advance. It ends on the condition that the predetermined 10,000 times are reached, and on the other hand, if it is started upon the end of the special gaming state, the number of times the special lottery was held in the special state is predetermined as the variable number of times. The process ends when the specified 10,000 times are reached, and the process returns to the normal state. In detail, the gaming state transition control means 250 controls the main memory 290 when shifting the gaming state to a variable probability state after the end of the special gaming state, or when shifting the gaming state to the special state after the end of the special gaming state. A value equivalent to 10,000 games (for example, 10,000) is written in the variable probability counter 2931 as the specified number of games, and each time a special lottery is held in a variable probability state or a special state, the number of games corresponding to one game is calculated from the memory value of the variable probability counter 2931. A decrement update is performed to subtract a value (for example, 1). When the stored value of the probability variation counter 2931 reaches a threshold value (for example, 0), the special state is ended and the normal state is started. However, in the special state, the probability of winning the jackpot in the special lottery is set to about 1/50, so the jackpot will be won before the number of special drawings held in the variable probability state or special state reaches 10,000 and the special game will be played. Most of the time, a state is started, and there is almost no transition from a special state to a normal state. In other words, the special state continues until the jackpot is won.

The time saving state is triggered by the end of the special gaming state that was started based on the winning of any of the 16th round normal symbols A to 16th round normal symbols B, and the 2nd round normal symbol. If you win a jackpot in the lottery, you will be transferred to a special gaming state. In the short time state, as shown in FIG. 3(B), the probability of winning a normal lottery is set to about 19/20, and the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is 0.5%, as in the variable probability state. Since the opening time of the normal accessory 55 is set to 5 seconds, most of the game balls falling through the game area 4 on the right side of the liquid crystal display 32 enter the second starting prize opening 53. It has become.

Regarding the special lottery, although the probability of winning the jackpot is set as low as approximately 1/315, the fluctuation time of the second special symbol is often extremely short, 1 to 2 seconds, so the time-saving state is The game state is such that it is more advantageous for the player to hit the ball to the right so that the game ball enters the 2-start winning hole 53. In the time-saving state, the probability of winning a small prize in the special lottery is set to about 1/3, but since most of the game balls passing through the right passage 52 enter the second starting prize opening 53, Even if a winning game is executed, the game ball almost never enters the second grand prize opening 56.

Further, the time saving state ends on the condition that the number of special lottery draws in the time saving state reaches a predetermined number of times, and the state shifts to the normal state. Specifically, in this embodiment, the prescribed number of times is predetermined to 80 times for 16 round normal symbol A, and 60 times for 16 round regular symbol B, and each regular symbol is won. When the special gaming state started based on ends, the gaming state transition control means 250 writes a value (for example, 80) corresponding to the specified number of times corresponding to each normal symbol into the specified number of times counter 2930. Then, each time a special lottery is held in the time saving state, a decrement update is performed to subtract a value (for example, 1) corresponding to the number of games played once from the value stored in the specified number of times counter 2930, and the stored value of the specified number of times counter 2930 is updated. When the threshold value (for example, 0) is reached, the time saving state is ended and the normal state is started.

FIG. 13(A) shows that each of the 16-round variable probability symbols A to 16-round variable probability symbols E and the 16-round normal symbols A to 16 round normal symbols B that can be won in the special lottery for the first special random number is in the normal state, It is a diagram showing a prescribed number of times determination table A for determining the prescribed number of times after the end of the special gaming state when winning in each of the variable probability state, the special state, and the time saving state.

As shown in FIG. 13(A), in the prescribed number of times determination table A, for the 16-round variable probability symbol A, the prescribed number of times is determined regardless of whether the winning is in the normal state, variable probability state, special state, or time saving state. It is decided to be 80 times.

Regarding 16-round variable probability symbol B, even if you win in the normal state, variable probability state, special state, or time saving state, the specified number of variable probability states after the end of the special gaming state is determined to be 60 times. .

In addition, regarding the 16 round variable probability symbol C, even if you win in the normal state, variable probability state, special state, or time saving state, the specified number of variable probability states after the end of the special gaming state is determined to be 40 times. .

In addition, regarding the 16 round variable probability symbol D, even if you win in the normal state, variable probability state, special state, or time saving state, the specified number of variable probability states after the end of the special gaming state is determined to be 20 times. .

Regarding the 16 round variable probability symbol E, even if you win in the normal state, variable probability state, special state, or time saving state, the specified number of times will not be determined because it will move to the special state after the special gaming state ends. .

In addition, regarding the 16th round normal symbol A, regardless of whether you win in the normal state, variable probability state, special state, or time saving state, the prescribed number of times in the time saving state after the special gaming state ends is determined to be 80 times. .

In addition, regarding the 16th round normal symbol B, regardless of whether you win in the normal state, variable probability state, special state, or time saving state, the prescribed number of times in the time saving state after the end of the special gaming state is determined to be 60. .

Figure 13(B) shows 16 round variable probability symbols E to 16 round variable probability symbols K, 2 round probability variable symbols, 16 round normal symbols A to 16 round normal symbols B, 2 that can be won in the special lottery for the second special random number. It is a diagram showing a specified number of times determination table B for determining the specified number of times after the end of the special gaming state when each of the round normal symbols is won in each of the normal state, variable probability state, special state, and time saving state. .

As shown in FIG. 13(B), in the prescribed number of times determination table B, for the 16-round variable probability symbol F, if a winning is made in the normal state, variable probability state, or time saving state, the variable probability state after the special gaming state ends. The prescribed number of times is determined to be 100 times, and if the winning is won in the special state, the prescribed number of times of the variable probability state after the end of the special game state is determined to be 60 times.

Regarding the 16 round variable probability symbol G, if you win in the normal state, the specified number of variable probability states after the end of the special gaming state is determined to be 100, and if you win in the variable probability state or time saving state, the special The predetermined number of times of the variable probability state after the end of the game state is determined to be 80 times, and if a prize is won in the special state, the predetermined number of times of the variable probability state after the end of the special game state is determined to be 60 times.

Regarding the 16-round variable probability symbol H, if you win in the normal state, the specified number of variable probability states after the end of the special gaming state is determined to be 100, and if you win in the variable probability state, special state, or time saving state. In this case, the specified number of times of the variable probability state after the end of the special gaming state is determined to be 60 times.

Regarding the 16 round variable probability symbol I, if you win in the normal state, the prescribed number of variable probability states after the end of the special gaming state is determined to be 100, and if you win in the variable probability state or time saving state, the special The prescribed number of times of the variable probability state after the end of the game state is determined to be 40, but if a prize is won in the special state, the prescribed number of times is not determined because the state is shifted to the special state after the end of the special game state.

Regarding the 16 round variable probability symbol J, if you win in the normal state, the prescribed number of variable probability states after the end of the special gaming state is determined to be 100, and if you win in the variable probability state or time saving state, the special The predetermined number of times in the variable probability state after the end of the game state is determined to be 20, but if a prize is won in the special state, the predetermined number of times is not determined because the state is shifted to the special state after the end of the special game state.

Regarding the 16 round variable probability symbol K, if you win in the normal state, the prescribed number of variable probability states after the end of the special gaming state is determined to be 100, and if you win in the variable probability state or time saving state, the special The predetermined number of times in the variable probability state after the end of the game state is determined to be one, but if a prize is won in the special state, the predetermined number of times is not determined because the state is transferred to the special state after the end of the special game state.

Regarding the 16 round variable probability symbol E, even if you win in the normal state, variable probability state, special state, or time saving state, the specified number of times will not be determined because it will move to the special state after the special gaming state ends. .

Regarding the 2-round variable probability symbols, even if the winning is achieved in any of the normal state, variable probability state, special state and time saving state, the specified number of variable probability states after the end of the special game state is determined to be 60 times.

In addition, regarding the 16th round normal symbol A, regardless of whether you win in the normal state, variable probability state, special state, or time saving state, the prescribed number of times in the time saving state after the special gaming state ends is determined to be 80 times. .

In addition, regarding the 16th round normal symbol B, regardless of whether you win in the normal state, variable probability state, special state, or time saving state, the prescribed number of times in the time saving state after the end of the special gaming state is determined to be 60. .

In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 12, the gaming state is transferred between the normal state, variable probability state, special state, and time saving state while passing through the special gaming state. In the normal state, which is the initial state, as mentioned above, it is a game state in which left-handed players should play, so in the normal state, a special lottery is basically held for the first special random number, but in the normal state, a jackpot is not possible. If the winning occurs and any one of the 16 round probability variable symbols A to 16 round probability variable symbols D is won, the state is shifted to the variable probability state after the special game state ends. In this case, the prescribed number of times determination table A shown in FIG. times, 60 times, 40 times, or 20 times are set as the specified number of times of probability change state.

As mentioned above, the variable probability state is a gaming state in which you should play right-handed, and unlike the normal state, a special lottery is basically held for the second special random number, and in the variable probability state, you do not win the jackpot. When the number of times the special lottery has been performed reaches a specified number of times according to each variable probability symbol, a transition is made to a special state.

On the other hand, if a jackpot is won in the normal state and any of the 16th round normal symbols A to 16th round normal symbols B is won, the time saving state is entered after the special gaming state ends. In this case, the prescribed number of times determination table A shown in FIG. or 60 times is set as the prescribed number of times in the time saving state.

In the time saving state, as mentioned above, it is a gaming state in which you should play with the right hand, and as in the variable probability state, basically a special lottery is held for the second special random number, and in the time saving state, you do not win the jackpot. When the number of times the special lottery has been performed reaches a specified number of times according to each normal symbol, the state is shifted to the normal state.

As mentioned above, the special state is a gaming state in which right-handed players are required to play, and like the variable probability state and short-time state, a special lottery is basically held for the second special random number, and small winning games are frequently played. In addition to being executed, the frequency with which the normal accessory 55 is controlled to be in the open state is lower than in the probability variable state and the time saving state, and the period during which the normal accessory 55 is controlled to be in the open state is also short. Since it is easier for the game ball to enter the ball, the more the small win is won without the jackpot, the more game balls can be acquired through the small win game.

In the special state, if a jackpot is won in the special state and any of the 16th round probability variable symbol E, 16th round probability variable symbol I to 16 round probability variable symbol K is won, the special state will be transferred again after the special gaming state ends. .

On the other hand, if a jackpot is won in the special state and any one of the 16 round probability variable symbols F to 16 round probability variable symbols H and 2 round probability variable symbols is won, the state is shifted to the probability variable state after the special game state ends. In this case, the prescribed number of times determination table B shown in FIG. The prescribed number of times, 60 times, is set as the prescribed number of times of probability change state.

In addition, if a jackpot is won in the special state and any of the 16th round normal symbols A to 16th round normal symbols B and 2nd round normal symbols are won, the time saving state is entered after the special gaming state ends. In this case, the prescribed number of times determination table B shown in FIG. The prescribed number of times, 80 or 60, is set as the prescribed number of times in the time saving state.

In this way, in this embodiment, the special state and the special game state are repeated as long as one of the 16 round probability variable symbols E, 16 round probability variable symbols I to 16 round probability variable symbols K is won in the special state, and in the special state, a small win is possible. By playing the game, in the special game state, it is possible to obtain many game balls by playing the special game.

The special game execution means 260 is means for executing a special game based on the lottery result of the special lottery, and performs special game execution processing 1 to special game execution processing 2 and the like.

The special game execution process 1 is executed based on the fact that any of the 16 round variable probability symbols A to 16 round variable probability symbols K and the 16 round regular symbols A to 16 round regular symbols B are won in the special lottery, and the special game execution means 260 sets the upper limit value of the round counter 2933 in the main memory 290 to a value (for example, 16) corresponding to 16 times, which is the predetermined number of rounds for the 16-round probability variable symbol and the 16-round regular symbol. Every time the first special accessory 51 completes an operation in a predetermined manner in a special game, an increment update is performed in which a value (for example, 1) corresponding to the number of rounds for one round is added to the stored value of the round counter 2933. conduct. When the stored value of the round counter 2933 reaches the upper limit (for example, 16), the special gaming state ends.

Specifically, in the special game execution process 1, in the special game of each round from the 1st round to the 16th round, the open timer 2934 of the main memory 290 counts 29 seconds after the first special accessory 51 becomes open. Or, when the first big prize opening sensor 110 detects the entry of one game ball, the value of the big prize number counter 2936 to which a value (for example, 1) corresponding to one game ball is added is the upper limit value. (For example, 10), the drive control of the first special accessory drive device 124 is performed so that the first special accessory 51 is in the closed state. Then, "1" is added to the value of the round counter 2933, assuming that the condition for ending one round is satisfied.

The special game execution process 2 is executed based on the fact that the 2-round probability variable symbol or the 2-round regular symbol is won in the special lottery, and the special game execution means 260 selects the 2-round probability variable symbol and the 2-round probability variable symbol as the upper limit value of the round counter 2933. A value (for example, 2) corresponding to the predetermined number of rounds is set for the normal symbol (for example, 2), and each time the first special accessory 51 completes an operation in a predetermined manner in the special game of each round. Then, an increment update is performed in which a value (for example, 1) corresponding to the number of rounds for one round is added to the stored value of the round counter 2933. When the stored value of the round counter 2933 reaches the upper limit value (for example, 2), the special gaming state ends.

Specifically, in the special game execution process 2, in the special game of each round from the first round to the second round, the open timer 2934 counts 29 seconds after the first special accessory 51 becomes open, or When the value of the winning number counter 2936 reaches the upper limit value (for example, 10), the drive control of the first special accessory drive device 124 is performed so that the first special accessory 51 is in the closed state. Then, "1" is added to the value of the round counter 2933, assuming that the condition for ending one round is satisfied.

The small winning game execution means 262 is a means for executing a small winning game based on a small winning winning in a special lottery, and performs small winning game execution processing 1 to small winning game execution processing 2 and the like.

The small winning game execution process 1 is executed based on the fact that the small winning symbol A has been won in the special lottery. The drive control of the second special accessory drive device 126 is performed so that when 0.8 seconds elapses after the second special accessory 58 enters the open state, the second special accessory 58 performs the operation of closing the second special accessory only once. conduct.

When the second big prize opening sensor 112 detects the entry of one game ball, it adds a value (for example, 1) corresponding to one game ball to the value of the big prize number counter 2936, and When the accessory 58 completes the operation according to the small winning game execution process 1 or the value of the big winning number counter 2936 reaches the upper limit value (for example, 10), it is assumed that the conditions for ending the small winning game for one round are satisfied. , ends the small winning game.

The small winning game execution process 2 is executed based on the fact that the small winning symbol B has been won in the special lottery. The drive control of the second special accessory drive device 126 is performed so that when 0.8 seconds elapse after the second special accessory 58 enters the open state, the second special accessory 58 repeats the operation of closing the second special accessory 58 14 times. I do.

When the second big prize opening sensor 112 detects the entry of one game ball, it adds a value (for example, 1) corresponding to one game ball to the value of the big prize number counter 2936, and When the accessory 58 completes the operation according to the small winning game execution process 2 or the value of the big winning number counter 2936 reaches the upper limit value (for example, 10), it is assumed that the conditions for ending one round of the small winning game are satisfied. , ends the small winning game.

The payout control means 270 receives a detection signal from the first starting winning hole sensor 106, a detection signal from the second starting winning hole sensor 108, a detection signal from the first big winning hole sensor 110, and a detection signal from the second big winning hole sensor 112. Based on the input of the detection signal, control is performed to cause the payout device 130 to pay out a number of game balls corresponding to the number of prize balls predetermined for each detection signal. In detail, the payout control means 270 transmits a command to make the payout device 130 payout four game balls every time the first starting prize opening sensor 106 detects winning of one game ball, and the second Every time the starting winning hole sensor 108 detects winning of one game ball, it sends a command to the payout device 130 to pay out one game ball, and the first big winning hole sensor 110 detects the winning of one game ball. Each time a winning of 1 game ball is detected, a command is sent to the payout device 130 to pay out 15 game balls. A command is sent to pay out 15 game balls.

The payout device 130 performs an operation of paying out the number of game balls instructed by the payout control means 270. This payout device 130 is provided with a payout motor in a game ball tank that stores game balls, and the payout control means 270 controls the rotation angle of the payout motor to dispense the specified number of game balls. Make the game balls pay out from the tank. Further, the payout device 130 is equipped with a payout sensor 116 that operates every time one game ball is paid out, and the payout control means 270 controls the payout device 130 to actually pay out the ball based on the payout signal from the payout sensor 116. The number of game balls put out can be managed.

The communication control means 280 performs control to transmit various commands generated according to various calculation results on the main board 100 to the sub-board 102. Note that in the gaming machine of this embodiment, only unidirectional communication from the main board 100 to the sub board 102 is possible between the main board 100 and the sub board 102, and communication from the sub board 102 to the main board 100 is possible. Communication connections are made such that information cannot be transmitted.

Further, the communication control means 280 includes a hall computer 140, which is a computer that centrally manages gaming machines installed in a gaming parlor, and a data counter 142, which is individually connected to the gaming machines and displays information regarding the gaming history of the gaming machines. The external device 144 is controlled to output an external signal. Specifically, the communication control means 280 outputs a first external signal to the hall computer 140 and the data counter 142 to notify that a special lottery has been held every time a special lottery is held, and the communication control means 280 outputs a first external signal to notify the hall computer 140 and the data counter 142 that a special lottery has been held. When winning, a second external signal is output to notify that the jackpot has been won every time a special game is executed.

When the first external signal is output, the number of special drawings in the gaming machine is updated and displayed in the hall computer 140 and the data counter 142, and when the second external signal is output, the hall computer 140 and the data counter 142 update and display the number of special drawings in the gaming machine. On the counter 142, the number of jackpot wins in the gaming machine is updated and displayed.

Next, the sub-board 102 will be explained. The sub-board 102 is configured to include a production control means 300 and a sub-memory 310.

The effect control means 300 displays effects based on various commands sent from the main board 100, input signals from the effect button switch 150, and effect data stored in the effect data storage means 3110 of the sub-memory 310. It controls the device 170 to turn on or turn off performance lamps such as the front frame lamp 12, display frame lamp 38, and specific lamp 39, displays a performance image on the liquid crystal display 32, and controls the sound output device 172 to turn on or off the performance lamps such as the front frame lamp 12, display frame lamp 38, and specific lamp 39. By controlling the production device 176, such as outputting production sound from the production device 14 or operating the production product by driving the production product drive device 174, the production is used to enliven the game or assist the game. The production device 176 is made to execute.

In particular, the performance data storage means 3110 stores a large number of performance image data for displaying images on the liquid crystal display 32, and the performance control means 300 controls one frame (1/1 frame) based on these performance image data. An image is drawn in the frame buffer of the sub-memory 310 every 60 seconds), and the drawn image is displayed on the liquid crystal display 32, thereby causing the liquid crystal display 32 to reproduce and display the moving image.

The effect control means 300 performs a state effect process, a special lottery effect process, a pending display effect process, etc. as a process for causing the effect device 176 to execute the effect.

In the state production process, the production control means 300 operates character images or background images on the liquid crystal display 32 according to the current game state based on commands corresponding to the game state and counter value on the main board 100. A performance that suggests the current game state to the player is executed by changing the performance sound outputted from the speaker 14.

For example, when the current gaming state is a special state, the production control means 300 causes the liquid crystal display 32 to display an image indicating that the current gaming state is a special state, and displays whether the current gaming state is a probability variable state or If it is in the time saving state, the liquid crystal display 32 displays an image indicating that the current gaming state is the probability variable state or the time saving state.

In addition, when the current gaming state is a special gaming state, the performance control means 300 displays on the liquid crystal display 32 that the current gaming state is a special gaming state, and the special game of which round is executed. A special game state image (special game performance) indicating whether the game is in progress or not is displayed.

In the special lottery performance process, when the preliminary determination process is performed on the main board 100, the performance control means 300 performs a performance lottery to temporarily determine the content of the special lottery performance based on a command according to the preliminary determination result, When a special lottery is held on the main board 100, a performance lottery is performed to finally determine the content of the special lottery performance based on a command according to the result of the special lottery. Then, in accordance with the variable display and stop display of the first special symbol in the first special symbol display section 76, or in accordance with the variable display and stop display of the second special symbol in the second special symbol display section 80, the special symbol is displayed. A performance device 176 is caused to perform a lottery performance.

Specifically, in the special lottery effect processing, the effect control means 300 displays a background image (not shown) on the liquid crystal display 32, as shown in FIG. 14(A), and displays a left effect pattern in front of the background image. 350, a middle effect pattern 352 and a right effect pattern 354 are displayed. Then, the performance control means 300 reads out the first special random number value from the first special reservation storage area 1 and starts the variable display of the first special symbol in the first special symbol display section 76 every time a special lottery is performed. or every time a special lottery is performed by reading out the second special random number value from the second special reservation storage area 1, as the variable display of the second special symbol starts in the second special symbol display section 80, as shown in FIG. As shown in (B), after the left effect pattern 350, middle effect pattern 352, and right effect pattern 354 are displayed in a variable manner, whether or not a jackpot is won in the jackpot determination process in the first special lottery or the second special lottery. In addition, in the case of winning a jackpot, the left effect pattern 350, the middle effect pattern 352, and the right effect pattern 354 are stopped and displayed in a manner corresponding to the jackpot pattern determined in the pattern determination process, and a plurality of By changing the background image on the liquid crystal display 32 or playing back and displaying a performance video in which character images move in a manner corresponding to each type of performance pattern, a special lottery performance according to the type of performance pattern is created. This is executed on the liquid crystal display 32. Note that the downward arrow in the figure indicates that each of the left presentation pattern 350, middle presentation pattern 352, and right presentation pattern 354 is being displayed in a variable manner at high speed.

Specifically, in the special lottery performance process, the performance control means 300 uses a random number value for the performance lottery based on a command according to the preliminary determination result or a command according to the special lottery result being input from the main board 100. , a plurality of types of random numbers such as a first-half performance pattern determination random value and a second-half performance pattern determination random value are obtained, and first-half performance pattern determination processing and second-half performance pattern determination processing are performed as a performance lottery.

The first-half performance pattern determination process determines which of multiple types of first-half performance patterns should be used as the first-half performance pattern corresponding to the first half of the special lottery performance, based on the acquired first-half performance pattern determination random value. This is the process of In the first half performance pattern determination process, the performance control means 300 refers to which of the plurality of first half performance pattern lottery tables stored in the performance lottery table storage means 3112 of the sub-memory 310 to perform the random number determination process. is selected according to the first half variation pattern determined in the first half variation pattern determination process.

In the gaming machine of this embodiment, the first half performance pattern is stored in the performance lottery table storage means 3112 in response to the case where the result of the first half variation pattern determination process in the main board 100 is each of first half variation pattern 1 to first half variation pattern 9. Nine types of first-half performance pattern lottery tables, ie, lottery table A to first-half performance pattern lottery table I, are stored (not shown). In each first-half performance pattern lottery table, each of the 100 first-half performance pattern determination random numbers from 0 to 99 is associated with one of a plurality of types of first-half performance patterns. Then, the production control means 300 selects the first half production pattern lottery table A when the result of the first half variation pattern determination process is the first half variation pattern 1, and when the result of the first half variation pattern determination process is the first half variation pattern 2. , the first half effect pattern lottery table B is selected, and the first half effect pattern lottery table corresponding to the first half variation pattern determined in the first half variation pattern determination process is selected.

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

The second half performance pattern determination process determines which of multiple types of second half performance patterns the second half performance pattern corresponding to the second half of the special lottery performance will be based on the acquired one second half performance pattern determination random value. This is the process of In the second half performance pattern determination process, the performance control means 300 determines which of the plurality of second half performance pattern lottery tables stored in the performance lottery table storage means 3112 should be referred to for the random number determination process. The selection is made according to the second half fluctuation pattern determined in the pattern determination process.

The gaming machine of this embodiment corresponds to the case where the results of the second half variation pattern determination process in the main board 100 are each of non-reach variation pattern 1 to non-reach variation pattern 3 and reach variation pattern 1 to reach variation pattern 5. In the performance lottery table storage means 3112, eight types of second half performance pattern lottery tables, ie, second half performance pattern lottery table A to second half performance pattern lottery table H, are stored (not shown). Then, in each second half performance pattern lottery table, for each of the 100 second half performance pattern determination random values from 0 to 99, there are multiple types of no-reach performance patterns (non-winning mode) and multiple types as multiple types of second half performance patterns. One of the reach performance patterns (common aspects) is associated with the above. Then, if the result of the second half variation pattern determination process is the non-reach variation pattern 1, the production control means 300 selects the second half production pattern lottery table A, and the result of the second half variation pattern determination process is the reach variation pattern 1. In this case, the second half performance pattern lottery table D is selected, and so on, the second half performance pattern lottery table corresponding to the second half variation pattern determined in the second half variation pattern determination process is selected.

Then, the performance control means 300 refers to the selected second half performance pattern lottery table and determines which of the plurality of no-reach performance patterns and the plurality of types of reach performance patterns one second-half performance pattern determination random value is associated with. By determining, one non-reach performance pattern or one reach performance pattern is determined from a plurality of types of no-reach performance patterns and a plurality of types of reach performance patterns.

Here, a performance time is set for each of the plurality of types of first half performance patterns, and the performance time of the first half performance pattern that can be determined by the first performance pattern lottery table A is the variation time of the first half variation pattern 1. The performance times of the first half performance patterns that can be set to the same 3 seconds and determined by the first performance pattern lottery table B are all set to the same 5 seconds as the fluctuation time of the first half fluctuation pattern 2, and so on. The performance time of the first half performance pattern that can be determined by the first performance pattern lottery table is set to be the same as the variation time of the first half variation pattern corresponding to each first performance pattern lottery table.

In addition, performance times are set for each of the multiple types of no-reach performance patterns and the multiple types of reach performance patterns, and the performance times of the multiple types of no-reach performance patterns that can be determined by the second half performance pattern lottery table A are as follows: All of them are set to 1 second, which is the same as the variation time of no-reach variation pattern 1, and the production times of multiple types of reach production patterns that can be determined by the second half production pattern lottery table E are all the same as the variation time of reach variation pattern 1. The performance times of multiple types of non-reach performance patterns or multiple types of reach performance patterns that can be set to the same 20 seconds and determined by each second half performance pattern lottery table correspond to each second half performance pattern lottery table. It is set to be the same as the variation time of the no-reach variation pattern or the reach variation pattern.

In the special lottery performance process, the performance control means 300 controls the special lottery performance in accordance with the start of the variable display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display section 76 or the second special symbol on the second special symbol display section 80. The execution is started, and the special performance is performed with the total performance time of the first half performance pattern determined in the first performance pattern determination process and the second half performance pattern determined in the second half performance pattern determination process. Execute the lottery performance. As a result, the variation time of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display section 76 or the second special symbol on the second special symbol display section 80 is synchronized with the performance time of the special lottery performance.

For example, if you lose in the jackpot determination process and a no-reach performance pattern is determined in the second half performance pattern determination process, the first special symbol in the first special symbol display section 76 or the second special symbol display section With the start of the variable display of the second special symbol at 80, the variable display of the left effect symbol 350, middle effect symbol 352, and right effect symbol 354 is started, as shown in FIG. 14(B), and as shown in FIG. ), first, the left effect pattern 350 is temporarily stopped and displayed in one of the modes (the mode showing "5" in FIG. 14(C)) without being completely stopped, but slightly swaying, and then, As shown in FIG. 14(D), the right performance symbol 354 is temporarily stopped and displayed in a manner different from the left performance symbol 350 (non-reach manner).

Then, before the first special symbol in the first special symbol display section 76 or the second special symbol in the second special symbol display section 80 is stopped and displayed, as shown in FIG. 14(E), the medium performance symbol 352 is displayed. It is temporarily stopped and displayed in a manner different from the left performance symbol 350 and the right performance symbol 354 (balance-loss manner), and the first special symbol in the first special symbol display section 76 or the second special symbol in the second special symbol display section 80 is stopped. Almost at the same timing as the display, as shown in FIG. 14(F), each of the left presentation symbol 350, middle presentation symbol 352, and right presentation symbol 354 is completely stopped in a different manner (balance loss manner). A confirmed stop will be displayed.

Also, for example, if you win a jackpot in the jackpot determination process, or if you lose in the jackpot determination process and a reach effect pattern is determined in the second half effect pattern determination process, the first special symbol display section With the start of the variable display of the first special symbol in 76 or the second special symbol in the second special symbol display section 80, as shown in FIG. The variable display of the symbol 354 is started, and as shown in FIG. 15(B), the left effect symbol 350 is first temporarily stopped and displayed, and then, as shown in FIG. 15(C), the middle effect symbol 352 is displayed in a variable manner. At the same time, the right performance pattern 354 is temporarily stopped and displayed in the same manner as the left performance symbol 350 (ready-to-reach manner). Then, as shown in FIG. 15(D), playback and display of the effect video corresponding to the determined ready-to-reach effect pattern is started, and the first special symbol in the first special symbol display section 76 or the second special symbol display section 80 The playback display of the effect video is finished within the variable time of the second special symbol.

Specifically, in the example shown in FIG. 15(D), an effect video in which the main character A fights against an enemy character B is being played back and displayed in the center of the display area of the liquid crystal display 32, and this effect video is being played back and displayed. In this case, instead of the left effect pattern 350, middle effect pattern 352, and right effect pattern 354 displayed in the center of the display area of the liquid crystal display 32, a display corresponding to the left effect pattern 350 is displayed at the upper right of the display area of the liquid crystal display 32. A reduced left effect pattern 360, a reduced effect pattern 362 corresponding to the medium effect pattern 352, and a reduced right effect pattern 364 corresponding to the right effect pattern 354 are displayed. That is, as shown in FIG. 15(D), the reduced left effect pattern 360 and the reduced right effect pattern 364 are temporarily stopped and displayed in the same mode (ready mode), while the reduced effect pattern 362 is variably displayed.

If the jackpot has been won, as shown in FIG. 15(E), an animation in which the main character A wins over the enemy character B is played and displayed in the center of the display area of the liquid crystal display 32, and At the upper right of the display area of the liquid crystal display 32, the reduced production pattern 362 is temporarily stopped and displayed in the same manner (jackpot mode) as the reduced left production pattern 360 and the reduced right production pattern 364, indicating that the jackpot has been won. Players will be tentatively notified.

Then, the animation in which the main character A wins over the enemy character B ends, and as shown in FIG. After the pattern 352 and the right effect pattern 354 are displayed, the left effect pattern 350, the middle effect pattern 352, and the right effect pattern 354 are fixed and stopped at the center of the display area of the liquid crystal display 32, as shown in FIG. 15(G). At the same time, the speaker 14 outputs a sound effect notifying the player that the jackpot has been won, thereby definitively informing the player that the jackpot has been won.

On the other hand, if the jackpot has not been won, as shown in FIG. 15(H), an animation in which the main character A is defeated by the enemy character B is played in the center of the display area of the liquid crystal display 32. , In the upper right of the display area of the liquid crystal display 32, the reduced production pattern 362 is temporarily stopped and displayed in a manner different from the reduced left effect pattern 360 and the reduced right effect pattern 364 (reach loss mode), which may cause a loss. Players will be tentatively notified.

Then, the video in which the main character A is defeated by the enemy character B ends, and as shown in FIG. 352 and the right effect pattern 354 are displayed, as shown in FIG. 15(J), the left effect pattern 350, the middle effect pattern 352, and the right effect pattern 354 are fixed and stopped in the center of the display area of the liquid crystal display 32. As a result, the player is definitely informed that he has lost.

Here, in the special lottery effect processing, a common effect video may be played and displayed both in the case of winning the jackpot and in the case of losing, so when the common effect video is played and displayed, The player's expectations for winning the jackpot can be greatly increased.

In this way, in this embodiment, the left effect pattern 350, the middle effect pattern 352, and the right effect pattern 354 are varied on the liquid crystal display 32 in a effect pattern according to the variation type of the first special symbol or the second special symbol in the status display device 70. By displaying, the left effect pattern 350, the middle effect pattern 352, and the right effect pattern 354 are temporarily stopped and displayed in a manner according to the result of the special lottery while increasing the player's expectation of winning the jackpot. The result of the special lottery is notified to the players by displaying the final result and stopping.

In the hold display effect process, the effect control means 300 displays the number held in the special random number storage means 2914 of the main memory 290 based on a command corresponding to the first special hold number or the second special hold count in the main board 100. An image showing the status of the first special random number value or the second special random number value is displayed on the liquid crystal display 32. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. Four pending display areas (display areas), first pending display area 411 to fourth pending display area 414, are provided corresponding to special pending storage area 1 to second special pending storage area 4, and each pending display area As shown in FIG. 16(A), the area includes a first pending image 420 indicating in which of the first special pending storage areas 1 to 4 the first special random number value is stored; Alternatively, as shown in FIG. 16(B), a second pending image 422 indicating which of the second special pending storage areas 1 to 4 the second special random number value is stored can be displayed. It has become.

In detail, the performance control means 300 controls the case where the second special random number value is not stored in any of the second special reservation storage area 1 to the second special reservation storage area 4, and the first special reservation storage area 1 If the first special random number value is stored in , the first reserved image 420 is displayed in the first reserved display area 411, and the 1 special random number is reserved, the first reserved image 420 is displayed in each of the first reserved display area 411 and the second reserved display area 412, and so on. If the second special random number value is not stored in any of the second special reservation storage areas 4, the first special random number value held in the first special reservation storage area 1 to first special reservation storage area 4 The first pending image 420 is displayed in each of the first pending display area 411 to the fourth pending display area 414 according to the number of pending images. In the example of FIG. 16A, the second special random number is not stored in any of the second special reservation storage areas 1 to 4, and the second special random number is not stored in any of the second special reservation storage areas 1 to 4. Since the first special random number is reserved in each of the special reservation storage areas 3, the first reservation image 420 is displayed in each of the first reservation display area 411 to the third reservation display area 413.

In addition, the effect control means 300 stores the first special random number value in the second special reservation storage area 1 regardless of whether the first special random number value is stored in any of the first special reservation storage area 1 to first special reservation storage area 4. When the second special random number is reserved, the second reserved image 422 is displayed in the first reserved display area 411, and the second special random number is displayed in each of the second special reserved storage area 1 and the second special reserved storage area 2. When the random value is reserved, the second reserved image 422 is displayed in each of the first reserved display area 411 and the second reserved display area 412, and so on. If the second special random number value is stored in any of the special reservation storage areas 4, the number of second special random number values reserved in the second special reservation storage area 1 to the second special reservation storage area 4; Accordingly, the second pending image 422 is displayed in each of the first pending display area 411 to the fourth pending display area 414. In the example of FIG. 16(B), since the second special random number is reserved in each of the second special reservation storage area 1 to second special reservation storage area 2, the first reservation display area 411 to the second reservation A second pending image 422 is displayed in each of the display areas 412.

Further, in this embodiment, the first special reservation storage area or the second special reservation storage area of the special random number storage means 2914 is provided in the area to the left of the first reservation display area 411 in the lower part of the display area of the liquid crystal display 32. In correspondence with this, one relevant hold display area 430 is provided, and in the said hold display area 430, a first special random number value is read out from the first special hold storage area 1 and the first special hold display area 430 is read out from the first special hold storage area 1. When the second special random number is read out from the second special reservation storage area 1 and stored in the second special reservation storage area, the first reservation image 420 is displayed. 2 pending image 422 is displayed.

For example, in the state shown in FIG. 16(A), a first special random number is read out from the first special reservation storage area 1, a special lottery is held, and the first special random number is stored in the first special reservation storage area. Then, as shown in FIG. 16(C), the production control means 300 moves the first pending image 420 displayed in the first pending display area 411 to the corresponding pending display area 430, and also moves the left production pattern 350. , starts the variable display of the middle effect pattern 352 and the right effect pattern 354, and moves the first pending image 420 displayed in the pending display area after the second pending display area 412 by one ordinal number from the original pending display area. Performs display control to move to a small hold display area. As a result, the first pending image 420 displayed in the pending display area 430 corresponds to the first special random number subject to this special lottery, and the first pending image 420 displayed in the first pending display area 411 and thereafter It can be shown that the image 420 corresponds to the first special random number that will be the target of the next special lottery.

Then, as shown in FIG. 16(D), when the left effect symbol 350, the middle effect symbol 352, and the right effect symbol 354 are fixedly displayed and the result of this special lottery is displayed, it is stored in the first special reservation storage area. As the first special random number value is deleted, the first pending image 420 displayed in the pending display area 430 is also deleted. Then, when the first special random number is further read out from the first special reservation storage area 1 and a special lottery is held, the effect control means 300, although not shown, selects the first reservation displayed in the first reservation display area 411. The image 420 is moved to the hold display area 430, and variable display of the left effect pattern 350, middle effect pattern 352, and right effect pattern 354 is started, and they are displayed in the hold display area after the second hold display area 412. Display control is performed to move the first pending image 420 from the original pending display area to a pending display area whose ordinal number is one smaller.

Although not shown, in a state where a plurality of second special random numbers are reserved in the second special reservation storage area 1 to second special reservation storage area 4, the second special random number values are When the special lottery is performed by reading out the second special random number and the second special random number is stored in the second special reservation storage area, the effect control means 300 selects the second reservation image 422 displayed in the first reservation display area 411. is moved to the relevant hold display area 430, and the variable display of the left effect pattern 350, middle effect pattern 352, and right effect pattern 354 is started, and the second effect displayed in the hold display area after the second hold display area 412 is moved. Display control is performed to move the pending image 422 from the original pending display area to a pending display area whose ordinal number is one smaller. As a result, the second pending image 422 displayed in the pending display area 430 corresponds to the second special random number subject to this special lottery, and the second pending image 422 displayed in the first pending display area 411 and subsequent areas It can be shown that the image 422 corresponds to the second special random number that will be the target of the next special lottery.

Further, the effect control means 300 controls the first special random value after the first special random value or the second special random value is acquired according to the preliminary determination result corresponding to the first special random value or the second special random value. Or, for the second special random number, until the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is finished, or after the first special random number or the second special random number is obtained, the first special random number Alternatively, the production device 176 performs a look-ahead effect until the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is finished for the first special random value or the second special random value obtained immediately before the second special random value. have it executed. In the present embodiment, the prefetch effect includes, for example, the color or shape of the first pending image 420 or the second pending image 422 corresponding to the first special random number value or the second special random value for which execution of the prefetch effect is determined. change, display an effect image around the first pending image 420 or second pending image 422, display an object image such as a character image, or display a special background image different from the normal background image. or In addition, in this embodiment, when the gaming state is a normal state or a penalty state, no look-ahead effect is performed for the second special random number value, and when the gaming state is a variable probability state, a special state, or a time saving state, Pre-read effects are not performed for the first special random number.

Here, the production control means 300 determines whether the result of the jackpot determination process included in the preliminary determination result corresponding to the first special random number value or the second special random number value is a jackpot win or a loss. In some cases, only when the special lottery performance is performed in a reach performance pattern, a look-ahead performance is performed for the first special random number value or the second special random number value.

Specifically, in this embodiment, in each of the variable group lottery table A to variable group lottery table F shown in FIG. Each determined random value is associated with one of groups 0 to 7, excluding groups 4 and 5, and each of the eight variable group determined random values 90 to 97 is associated with a group. 4 is associated with group 5, and group 5 is associated with each of the two variable group determination random values of 98 to 99, so if the variable group determination random value is any of 0 to 89. Depending on the number of holds or the gaming state, there are cases in which a no-reach variation pattern is determined and cases in which a reach variation pattern is determined, and when the variation group determination random value is between 90 and 99. In this case, the reach variation pattern is always determined regardless of the number of reservations or the gaming state, and the no-reach variation pattern is never determined.

Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the special lottery means 230 loses in the jackpot determination process performed as the preliminary determination process, the variable group determined random value included in the first special random value or the second special random value is is between 0 and 89, set indefinite value information indicating that the reach variation pattern is indefinite to be determined, and when it is between 90 and 99, sets fixed value information indicating that the reach variation pattern is definitely determined as the preliminary determination result.

Then, if the result of the jackpot determination process included in the preliminary determination result is that the jackpot has been won, the performance control means 300 determines whether or not to execute the look-ahead performance with respect to the first special random number value or the second special random number value. However, if the jackpot is not won, it is determined whether or not the preliminary judgment result contains fixed value information, and if fixed value information is included, , we are trying to hold a pre-reading lottery.

As a result, in this embodiment, the time when the preliminary determination process is performed on the first special random number value or the second special random number value, and the time when the special lottery is performed on the same first special random number value or the second special random number value. Even if the pending number changes, if a special lottery is held for the first special random number or the second special random number for which the execution of the look-ahead effect has been decided, you will win the jackpot or you will lose. Also, the special lottery effect can be executed in a reach effect pattern.

When the performance control means 300 determines to execute the prefetch performance in the prefetch performance lottery for the first special random number, the performance control means 300 controls the first special reservation storage area and the first special reservation storage area 1 to the first special reservation storage. Included in the preliminary determination result among the first special random numbers that are reserved in area 4 and are obtained before the first special random numbers for which execution of the look-ahead effect has been decided. The first special random number is the result of the jackpot determination process that is included in the preliminary determination result that is a winning jackpot, or the preliminary determination result includes fixed value information that is the result of the jackpot determination process that is a loss. When the first special random number value does not exist, it is assumed that the start condition for the prefetch performance is satisfied and the prefetch performance is started.

In addition, when it is decided to execute a prefetch effect in the prefetch effect lottery for the second special random number, the prefetch effect is held in the second special hold storage area and the second special hold storage area 1 to second special hold storage area 4. Among the second special random numbers that are obtained before the second special random numbers for which execution of the look-ahead effect has been decided, there is a second special random number that is included in the preliminary judgment result and that is determined by the jackpot determination process. A second special random number whose result is a jackpot winning result, or a second special random number whose result is a loss in the jackpot determination process included in the preliminary determination result, but whose preliminary determination result includes fixed value information. When there is no special random number value, the prefetch performance is started assuming that the start condition for the prefetch performance is satisfied.

As a result, in this embodiment, at the time when it is decided to execute the look-ahead effect for the first special random number or the second special random number, the jackpot can be won for the first special random number or the second special random number that is already on hold. If it is confirmed, if the special lottery effect is executed with the reach effect pattern, and if it is confirmed that the special lottery effect will be executed with the reach effect pattern, the special lottery effect will be executed with the confirmed jackpot. The pre-read effect can be started after a special game state has ended, or after a special lottery effect based on a reach effect pattern that has been executed or is confirmed to be executed has ended. .

3. Control Method of this Embodiment Below, the control method of this embodiment will be explained in detail. In this embodiment, various methods described below as the first to fifth embodiments and various methods described as modified examples of the first to fifth embodiments are used to realize the present invention. It is possible to employ appropriate combinations as control methods.

3-1. First Embodiment FIG. 17 is a diagram showing an example of an effect image displayed on the liquid crystal display 32 in the gaming machine of the first embodiment. In the first embodiment, in the special lottery effect for the first special lottery in response to the game ball entering the first starting prize opening 46 for the first time after the power of the gaming machine is turned on, FIG. ), after the left effect pattern 350, middle effect pattern 352, and right effect pattern 354 are displayed in a variable manner at high speed, in the middle of the variation time, as shown in FIG. 17(B), first the left effect pattern 350 is displayed. is temporarily stopped and displayed in a manner showing, for example, "6", and the right effect pattern 354 is temporarily stopped and displayed in a manner showing, for example, "2" as shown in FIG. 17(C), and , the middle effect pattern 352 is temporarily stopped and displayed in a manner showing, for example, "4," and the left effect pattern 350, the middle effect pattern 352, and the right effect pattern 354 are not fixedly stopped and displayed, as shown in FIG. 17(E). , the high-speed variable display of the left performance symbol 350, the middle performance symbol 352, and the right performance symbol 354 may be restarted.

In such a case, as shown in FIG. 17(F), the left effect pattern 350 is temporarily stopped and displayed in a manner showing, for example, "3", and as shown in FIG. 17(G), the right effect pattern 350 354 is temporarily stopped and displayed in a manner showing, for example, "8", and as shown in FIG. The symbol 350, the middle performance symbol 352, and the right performance symbol 354 are fixedly displayed, and the result of the first special lottery is announced.

In the first embodiment, as shown in FIG. 17(B), when the left effect pattern 350 is temporarily stopped and displayed in the middle of the fluctuation time, the number indicated by the left effect pattern 350 is stored in the set value storage means 2905. A first setting suggestion effect is performed which suggests which setting value is stored or whether the setting value stored in the setting value storage means 2905 has been changed.

In detail, in the first embodiment, each time a game ball enters the first starting prize opening 46 or the second starting winning opening 53 after the power is turned on, the stored value of the number of games counter 3114 of the sub memory 310 is set to 1. Incremental updating is performed to add a value (for example, 1) corresponding to the number of games played, and the first time the game ball enters the first starting prize opening 46 after the power is turned on. When the preliminary determination process is performed, a first setting suggestion performance lottery is performed to determine the execution mode of the first setting suggestion performance.

Here, in the first embodiment, as the first setting suggestion performance, the left performance pattern 350, the middle performance pattern 352, and the right performance pattern 354, which are temporarily stopped and displayed in the middle of the fluctuation time, are restarted, that is, the above-mentioned high-speed fluctuation display is restarted. A plurality of types of temporary stop patterns are prepared in which the aspects of the left effect pattern 350, middle effect pattern 352, and right effect pattern 354 that are temporarily stopped and displayed before the game is stopped are different.

Specifically, as a plurality of types of temporary stop patterns, a "left 3" temporary stop pattern is displayed as a temporary stop in a manner in which the left presentation pattern 350 indicates "3", and a temporary stop pattern in which the left presentation pattern 350 indicates "4". The temporary stop pattern of "Left 4" is temporarily stopped and displayed in such a manner that the left effect pattern 350 shows "5", the temporary stop pattern of "Left 5" is temporarily displayed in such a manner that the left effect pattern 350 shows "5", and the left effect pattern 350 is shown as "5". The temporary stop pattern of "left 6" is temporarily stopped and displayed in a manner that shows "6", the temporary stop pattern of "left 7" is temporarily stopped and displayed in such a manner that the left production pattern 350 indicates "7", and the left production A temporary stop pattern of "Left 8" which is temporarily stopped and displayed with the symbol 350 indicating "8" and a temporary stop pattern of "Left 9" which is temporarily displayed with the left production symbol 350 indicating "9" is available.

Each type of temporary stop pattern further includes a plurality of types of temporary stop patterns in which the left effect pattern 350 is the same, but the middle effect pattern 352 or the right effect pattern 354 is different. For example, in a temporary stop pattern of "Left 3", the temporary stop is displayed in such a manner that the left effect pattern 350 shows "3", the middle effect pattern 352 shows "5", and the right effect pattern 354 shows "2". In addition to the temporary stop pattern that is displayed, there is also a temporary stop pattern that is displayed in such a way that the left effect pattern 350 shows "3", the middle effect pattern 352 shows "6", and the right effect pattern 354 shows "1". Contains stopping patterns, etc.

In the first embodiment, as the effect lottery table referred to in the first setting suggestion effect lottery, the effect lottery table storage means 3112 includes the first setting suggestion effect lottery table A group shown in FIG. The first setting suggestion effect lottery table group B shown in (B) is stored, and in the first setting suggestion effect lottery table group A, the setting change flag is set to the ON state when the setting value is changed. The first setting suggestion effect lottery table group B is referred to when the setting change flag is set to the OFF state because the setting value is not changed.

The first setting suggestion effect lottery table A group includes the first setting suggestion effect lottery table A1 that is referred to when the setting value is setting 1, and the first setting suggestion effect lottery table A1 that is referred to when the setting value is setting 6. Six types of first setting suggestion effect lottery tables A up to setting suggestion effect lottery table A6 are included, and the first setting suggestion effect lottery table group B includes the first setting suggestion effect lottery table A that is referred to when the setting value is setting 1. Six types of first setting suggestion performance lottery tables B are included, from the first setting suggestion performance lottery table B1 to the first setting suggestion performance lottery table B6 that is referred to when the setting value is setting 6.

Then, in each of the six types of first setting suggestion performance lottery tables A and the six types of first setting suggestion performance lottery table B, there are "no performance" in which the first setting suggestion performance is not performed, and "left 3" to "left Each of the temporary stop patterns of 9'' is associated with one of the first setting suggestion performance determination random values from 0 to 99. In addition, when "no effect" is selected, in the special lottery effect for the first special lottery, the left effect symbol is displayed in the middle of the variable time as shown in FIGS. 17(B) to 17(C). 350, the middle effect pattern 352 and the right effect pattern 354 are not temporarily stopped and displayed, and the left effect pattern 350 and the middle effect pattern 352 are displayed at the end of the variable time as shown in FIGS. 17(F) to 17(H). And the right effect pattern 354 is temporarily stopped and displayed.

For example, in the first setting suggestion effect lottery table A1 that is referred to when the setting value is setting 1, 90 first setting suggestion effect lottery table A1 is selected for "no effect" so that the selection rate is 90%. Numerical values are associated, and each of the temporary stop patterns "Left 3" to "Left 7" is not associated with a first setting suggestion production decision random value so that the selection rate is 0%, The temporary stop pattern of ``Left 8'' is associated with four first setting suggestion effect decision random values so that the selection rate is 4%, and the temporary stop pattern of ``Left 9'' is associated with a selection rate of 6%. %, six first setting suggestion performance determination random numbers are associated with each other.

In each of the six types of first setting suggestion effect lottery tables A and the six types of first setting suggestion effect lottery tables B, for "no effect", the larger the setting value, the lower the selection rate. , "No effect" is associated with the first setting suggested effect determination random value. Therefore, when the first setting suggestion effect is executed, it is possible to suggest that a large value is likely to be set as the setting value, thereby increasing the player's expectations for future games. can be effectively increased.

In addition, in each of the six types of first setting suggestion effect lottery tables A and the six types of first setting suggestion effect lottery table B, for example, for the temporary stop pattern of "left 3", the setting value is set from setting 1 to setting 2. , it will not be selected, and it will be selected when the setting value is setting 3 to setting 6. However, in order to have the highest selection rate when the setting value is setting 3, the hypothetical “left 3” is selected. The stop pattern and the first setting suggestion performance determination random value are associated. Therefore, when the first setting suggestion effect is executed with the temporary stop pattern of "Left 3", it is confirmed that setting 3 or higher is set as the setting value, and there is a possibility that setting 3 is set. The highest can be suggested.

In addition, in the six types of first setting suggestion effect lottery table A, no matter what the setting value is, the selection rate for the temporary stop pattern of "Left 9" is higher than the temporary stop pattern of "Left 8". , In the six types of first setting suggestion effect lottery table B, no matter what the setting value is, the temporary stop pattern of "left 8" has a higher selection rate than the temporary stop pattern of "left 9". , the temporary stop pattern of "Left 8" and the temporary stop pattern of "Left 9" are associated with the first setting suggestion performance determination random value. Therefore, if the first setting suggestion effect is executed with a temporary stop pattern of "Left 9", there is a high possibility that the setting value has been changed, and the first setting suggestion effect is a temporary stop pattern of "Left 8". , it is possible to suggest that there is a high possibility that the setting value has not been changed.

In this way, in the first embodiment, in the special lottery performance for the first special lottery after the gaming machine is powered on, that is, the first special lottery after the store opens, the left presentation pattern 350, the middle presentation pattern 352, and the right presentation pattern 354 are When the high-speed fluctuating display is restarted without a fixed stop display, the setting value is stored in the set value storage means 2905 according to the number indicated by the left effect pattern 350 that is temporarily stopped before the high-speed fluctuating display is restarted. A first setting suggestion effect that suggests which setting value is currently being used or whether the setting value stored in the setting value storage means 2905 has been changed is sometimes performed.

In the first embodiment, as described above, with respect to the first special random number, it is possible to win or lose the small winning symbol A, and the gaming state is the normal state and the pending number of the first special random number is 0 to 0. If there is only one piece, the variable time is often set to 5 to 10 seconds, so the special lottery performance for the first special lottery after the gaming machine is turned on will have a variable time of 5 seconds to 10 seconds. Since it is often set to 5 to 10 seconds, it is possible to secure enough time to perform the first setting suggestion effect, and also to hold the first special lottery after the gaming machine is turned on. The performance time of the special lottery performance can be effectively utilized to enhance the performance effect.

In addition, in the first embodiment described above, an example was given in which the first setting suggestion performance is performed according to the number indicated by the left performance pattern 350 that is temporarily stopped and displayed before the high-speed fluctuation display is resumed. , the first setting suggestion performance is performed by the sum of the numbers shown by each of the left performance pattern 350, middle performance pattern 352, and right performance pattern 354 that are temporarily stopped and displayed before the high-speed fluctuation display is resumed. You can.

In this case, instead of the "left 3" temporary stop pattern, for example, the left presentation pattern 350 indicates "1", the middle presentation pattern 352 indicates "0", and the right presentation pattern 354 indicates "2". Like the temporary stop pattern displayed as a temporary stop in the manner shown, a temporary stop pattern in which the sum of the numbers shown by each of the left effect pattern 350, middle effect pattern 352, and right effect pattern 354 is "3" is selected as a lottery target, Instead of the "left 4" temporary stop pattern, for example, the left effect pattern 350 shows "2", the middle effect pattern 352 shows "1", and the right effect pattern 354 shows "1", and temporarily stops. Like the displayed temporary stop pattern, a left effect pattern such as a temporary stop pattern in which the sum of the numbers shown by each of the left effect pattern 350, middle effect pattern 352, and right effect pattern 354 is "4" is selected as a lottery target. 350, a plurality of types of temporary stop patterns in which the sums of numbers indicated by each of the middle effect pattern 352 and the right effect pattern 354 are different may be selected as lottery targets.

In addition, depending on whether there are many odd numbers or many even numbers in the numbers shown by each of the left effect pattern 350, middle effect pattern 352, and right effect pattern 354 that are temporarily stopped and displayed before the high-speed fluctuation display is resumed, 1 setting suggestion effect may be performed.

In this case, like the temporary stop pattern in which the left effect pattern 350 shows "1", the middle effect pattern 352 shows "5", and the right effect pattern 354 shows "3", the temporary stop pattern is displayed. , an odd number temporary stop pattern in which the numbers shown by each of the left presentation pattern 350, middle presentation pattern 352, and right presentation pattern 354 are odd numbers, and the left presentation pattern 350 indicates "6" and the middle presentation pattern 352 indicates "4". Like the temporary stop pattern in which the right effect pattern 354 shows "8", the numbers shown by each of the left effect pattern 350, middle effect pattern 352, and right effect pattern 354 are even numbers. If a temporary stop pattern is prepared, and the set value is an odd number, the selection rate of the odd temporary stop pattern is higher than that of the even number temporary stop pattern, and when the set value is an even number, the even number temporary stop pattern is higher. The selection rate may be higher than that of the odd-numbered temporary stop pattern.

In addition, as the left effect pattern 350 that is temporarily stopped and displayed before the high-speed fluctuation display is resumed, for example, a special effect pattern shown as "Excellent", a special effect pattern shown as "Good", and " Prepare a special effect symbol indicated as "Available", and select the left effect symbol 350, which is temporarily stopped and displayed before the high-speed fluctuating display is resumed, depending on which special effect symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed. 1 setting suggestion effect may be performed.

In this case, for example, if the setting value is Setting 1 or Setting 2, the selection rate of the temporary stop pattern in which the special effect pattern indicated as "possible" is temporarily stopped and displayed as the left effect pattern 350 is the highest. When the set value is set to 3 or 4, the selection rate of the temporary stop pattern in which the special effect symbol indicated as "good" is temporarily stopped and displayed as the left effect symbol 350 is the highest, and the set value is set to 3 or 4. In the case of setting 5 or setting 6, the selection rate of the temporary stop pattern in which the special effect symbol indicated as "excellent" is temporarily stopped and displayed as the left effect symbol 350 may be set to be the highest.

Further, in the first embodiment described above, the first setting suggestion effect is performed depending on the setting value stored in the setting value storage means 2905 and whether or not the setting value stored in the setting value storage means 2905 has been changed. Although the explanation has been given using an example in which a temporary stop pattern is determined, regardless of whether or not the setting value stored in the setting value storage means 2905 has been changed, the setting value stored in the setting value storage means 2905 may be changed. Accordingly, the temporary stop pattern of the first setting suggestion effect may be determined, or the setting value stored in the setting value storage means 2905 may be changed regardless of the setting value stored in the setting value storage means 2905. The temporary stop pattern of the first setting suggestion effect may be determined depending on whether or not the first setting suggestion effect has been changed.

That is, the manner in which at least one of the left effect pattern 350, middle effect pattern 352, and right effect pattern 354 is temporarily stopped and displayed is based on the setting values stored in the setting value storage means 2905 and the setting value storage means 2905. Depending on at least one of whether or not the stored setting value has been changed, the temporary stop is displayed in a predetermined manner among the modes common to the normal mode, or in a specific mode different from the normal mode. Good too. Here, the production pattern in a specific manner different from normal times may be a production pattern that can be displayed only as a first setting suggestion production, or may be a production pattern that can be displayed not only as a first setting suggestion production but also in a special production section. It may be an effect pattern that can be displayed when a predetermined condition is met, such as in a certain case.

In addition to the above-mentioned three kinds of special effect patterns indicated as "excellent", "good", and "fair", the effect patterns in a specific manner different from the normal state include a setting value storage means. 2905 or whether or not the setting values stored in the setting value storage means 2905 have been changed. You may also prepare a performance pattern.

In addition, if the result of the first preliminary determination process after the power is turned on is that the small winning symbol A is won or lost, the first setting suggestion effect lottery will be performed, but if the jackpot is won. The first setting suggestion effect lottery may not be conducted, or the first setting suggestion effect lottery may be conducted regardless of the result of the first preliminary determination process after the power is turned on. .

In addition, if the result of the first preliminary determination process after the power is turned on is that the small winning symbol A is won or lost, in the special lottery presentation for the first special lottery, the left presentation symbol 350, the middle presentation The first setting suggestion effect is performed according to the numbers indicated by the left effect pattern 350, the middle effect pattern 352, and the right effect pattern 354, which are temporarily stopped and displayed immediately before the pattern 352 and the right effect pattern 354 are confirmed and stopped. Good too.

In addition, from when the power is turned on until the value of the number of games counter 3114 reaches, for example, 10, the first setting suggestion effect lottery is performed every time the result of the advance determination process is a loss, so that the power of the gaming machine is In the special lottery performance for each special lottery after the input, for example, up to the 10th time, the left performance symbol 350, the middle performance symbol 352, and the right performance symbol 354 are temporarily stopped and displayed immediately before they are displayed in a fixed stop. 350, the first setting suggestion performance may be performed according to the numbers indicated by the middle performance pattern 352 and the right performance pattern 354.

Furthermore, in addition to or in place of the first setting suggestion performance lottery being performed when the preliminary determination process is performed, the first setting suggestion performance lottery may be performed when a special lottery is performed.

That is, the setting values stored in the setting value storage means 2905 and the settings stored in the setting value storage means 2905 are stored in the setting value storage means 2905 until the predetermination process or special lottery is performed a predetermined number of times including once after the power is turned on. The mode of the effect pattern to be temporarily stopped may be determined depending on at least one of whether the value has been changed or not.

In addition, if a fluctuation pattern with a relatively long fluctuation time, such as a reach fluctuation pattern, is determined before a predetermined number of pre-judgment processing or special lottery is performed after the power is turned on, the first setting Suggestive effects may be performed in some cases.

In addition, in the first embodiment described above, an example was given in which the left effect pattern 350, middle effect pattern 352, and right effect pattern 354 are temporarily stopped and displayed in the middle of the variable time as the first setting suggestion effect. At the beginning of the variable time, which is before the development performance that increases the expectation level for winning, or at the end of the variable time, which is after the loss is announced in the development performance, the left direction is used as the first setting suggestion performance. The symbol 350, the middle presentation symbol 352, and the right presentation symbol 354 may be temporarily stopped and displayed. In this case, it is possible to prevent the performance suggesting a jackpot from being confused with the performance suggesting the first setting.

3-2. Second Embodiment FIG. 19 is a diagram showing an example of an effect image displayed on the liquid crystal display 32 in the gaming machine of the second embodiment. In the second embodiment, in a special lottery performance in which a reach performance pattern is determined as a second half performance pattern for the first time after the power of the gaming machine is turned on, a middle performance pattern 352 is displayed in a variable manner as shown in FIG. 19(A). In some cases, both the left presentation pattern 350 and the right presentation pattern 354 are temporarily stopped and displayed in a ready-to-reach mode indicating, for example, "6".

In such a case, as shown in FIG. 19(B), the reproduction display of the effect video corresponding to the determined reach effect pattern is started, and the reducing effect pattern 362 remains fluctuatingly displayed. If the reduced left effect pattern 360 and the reduced right effect pattern 364 are both temporarily stopped and displayed in a ready-to-reach mode indicating, for example, "6" and the jackpot has not been won, as shown in FIG. 19(C), At the same time as the production video in which the main character A is defeated by the enemy character B is played, the reduction production pattern 362 is temporarily stopped and displayed in a reach loss mode different from the reduction left production pattern 360 and the reduction right production pattern 364, as shown in FIG. 19(D). As shown in FIG. 19(E), after the left effect symbol 350, middle effect symbol 352, and right effect symbol 354 are temporarily stopped and displayed in a reach loss mode, as shown in FIG. By displaying the right performance symbol 354 in a determined and stopped manner in a reach-loss mode, the player is definitely notified of the loss.

In the second embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 19(A) to 19(B), the numbers indicated by the left effect pattern 350 and the right effect pattern 354 temporarily stopped in the ready-to-reach mode, or temporarily stopped in the ready-to-reach mode. Depending on the numbers indicated by the reduced left effect pattern 360 and the reduced right effect pattern 364 that are stopped and displayed, which setting value is stored in the setting value storage means 2905 or the setting stored in the setting value storage means 2905 is determined. A second setting suggestion effect is performed to suggest whether or not the value has been changed.

Specifically, in the second embodiment, when the reach effect pattern is determined as the second half effect pattern for the first time after the power is turned on, a second setting suggestion effect lottery is performed to determine the execution mode of the second setting suggestion effect. be exposed. Here, in the second embodiment, as the second setting suggestion performance, a plurality of types of temporary stop patterns are prepared in which the left performance pattern 350 and the right performance pattern 354, which are temporarily stopped and displayed in a ready-to-win mode, have different forms.

Specifically, as multiple types of temporary stop patterns, there is a "3 reach" temporary stop pattern in which the left effect pattern 350 and the right effect pattern 354 are temporarily stopped in a manner indicating "3", and the left effect pattern 350 and There is a temporary stop pattern of "4 reach" which is temporarily stopped and displayed with the right presentation pattern 354 indicating "4", and a temporary stop pattern of "4 reach" which is temporarily displayed with the left presentation pattern 350 and right presentation pattern 354 indicating "5". A temporary stop pattern of "5 reach", a temporary stop pattern of "4 reach" in which the left performance pattern 350 and right performance pattern 354 are temporarily stopped and displayed in a manner showing "6", and the left performance pattern 350 and right performance pattern 354 The temporary stop pattern of "7 reach" is temporarily stopped and displayed in such a manner that the symbol shows "7", and the temporary stop pattern of "8 reach" is temporarily displayed in such a manner that the left production pattern 350 and the right production pattern 354 indicate "8". A temporary stop pattern and a temporary stop pattern of "0 reach" in which the left effect pattern 350 and the right effect pattern 354 are temporarily stopped and displayed in a manner showing "0" are prepared.

In the second embodiment, as the effect lottery table referred to in the second setting suggestion effect lottery, the effect lottery table storage means 3112 includes the second setting suggestion effect lottery table group A shown in FIG. 2nd setting suggestion effect lottery table group B shown in (B), 2nd setting suggestion effect lottery table group C shown in FIG. 20(C), and 2nd setting suggestion effect lottery table D group shown in FIG. 20(D) is stored, and the second setting suggestion effect lottery table group A is for the case where the setting change flag is set to ON state due to the setting value being changed, and the preliminary judgment result is that if the jackpot is won and It is referred to when the probability change symbol is determined or is a loss, and in the second setting suggestion effect lottery table group B, the setting change flag is set to OFF state because the setting value is not changed. In this case, the pre-judgment result is a jackpot and one of the variable probability symbols has been determined, or it is a loss, and the second setting suggestion effect lottery table group C has a set value changed. This is referred to when the setting change flag is set to the ON state by being set to ON, and the preliminary judgment result is that a jackpot has been won and one of the normal symbols has been determined, and the second setting suggestion effect is Lottery table group D is a case where the setting change flag is set to OFF state due to the setting value not being changed, and the preliminary judgment result is a case where a jackpot has been won and one of the normal symbols has been determined. Referenced.

The second setting suggestion effect lottery table A group includes a second setting suggestion effect lottery table A1 that is referred to when the setting value is setting 1, and a second setting suggestion effect lottery table A1 that is referred to when the setting value is setting 6. Six types of second setting suggestion effect lottery tables A up to setting suggestion effect lottery table A6 are included, and the second setting suggestion effect lottery table group B includes the second setting suggestion effect lottery table A that is referred to when the setting value is setting 1. Six types of second setting suggestion effect lottery tables B are included, from the second setting suggestion effect lottery table B1 to the second setting suggestion effect lottery table B6 that is referred to when the setting value is setting 6. The setting suggestion effect lottery table group C includes a second setting suggestion effect lottery table C1 that is referred to when the setting value is setting 1, and a second setting suggestion effect lottery table that is referred to when the setting value is setting 6. Six types of second setting suggestion effect lottery tables C up to table C6 are included, and the second setting suggestion effect lottery table group D includes the second setting suggestion effect that is referred to when the setting value is setting 1. Six types of second setting suggestion effect lottery tables D are included, from the lottery table D1 to the second setting suggestion effect lottery table D6 that is referred to when the setting value is setting 6.

In each of the six types of second setting suggestion performance lottery tables A and the six types of second setting suggestion performance lottery table B, there are "no performance" in which the second setting suggestion performance is not performed, and "3 reach" to "8 reach". Each of the temporary stop patterns of ``Reach'' and ``0 Reach'' is associated with one of the second setting suggestion performance determination random values from 0 to 99.

On the other hand, in each of the six types of second setting suggestion performance lottery tables C and the six types of second setting suggestion performance lottery tables D, there are "no performance" in which no second setting suggestion performance is performed, "4 reach", and "6 reach". Any one of the second setting suggestion performance determination random values from 0 to 99 is associated with each of the temporary stop patterns of "reach", "8 reach", and "0 reach".

For example, in the second setting suggestion effect lottery table A1 that is referred to when the setting value is setting 1, 90 second setting suggestion effect lottery table A1 is selected for "no effect" so that the selection rate is 90%. Numerical values are associated with each of the temporary stop patterns of "3 reach" to "7 reach", and the second setting suggestion production decision random value is not associated with it so that the selection rate is 0%. The temporary stop pattern of ``8 reach'' is associated with four second setting suggestion effect decision random values so that the selection rate is 4%, and the temporary stop pattern of ``0 reach'' is associated with a selection rate of 6%. %, six second setting suggestion performance determination random numbers are associated with each other.

In each of the 6 types of second setting suggestion effect lottery tables A to 6 types of second setting suggestion effect lottery table D, for "no effect", the larger the setting value, the lower the selection rate. , "No effect" is associated with the second setting suggested effect determination random value. Therefore, when the second setting suggestion effect is executed, it can be suggested that a large value is likely to be set as the setting value, and the player's expectations for future games can be improved. can be effectively increased.

In addition, in each of the six types of second setting suggestion effect lottery tables A to six types of second setting suggestion effect lottery tables D, for example, for the temporary stop pattern of "4 reach", the setting values are settings 1 to 3. , it will not be selected, and it will be selected when the setting value is setting 4 to setting 6. However, in order to have the highest selection rate when the setting value is setting 4, the hypothetical “4 reach” The stop pattern and the second setting suggestion performance determination random value are associated with each other. Therefore, when the second setting suggestion effect is executed with the temporary stop pattern of "4 reach", it is possible to suggest that setting 4 or higher is likely to be set as the setting value. .

In addition, in the 6 types of second setting suggestion effect lottery table A and the 6 types of second setting suggestion effect lottery table C, the temporary stop pattern of "0 reach" is better than the "8 reach" regardless of the set value. ", the selection rate is higher than the temporary stop pattern of "8 reach The temporary stop pattern of ``8 reach'' and the temporary stop pattern of ``0 reach'' and the second setting suggestion effect are determined so that the temporary stop pattern of `` has a higher selection rate than the temporary stop pattern of ``0 reach.'' A random value is associated with it. Therefore, if the second setting suggestion performance is executed with a temporary stop pattern of "0 reach", there is a high possibility that the setting value has been changed, and the second setting suggestion performance is a temporary stop pattern of "8 reach". , it is possible to suggest that there is a high possibility that the setting value has not been changed.

Here, in the second embodiment, when a jackpot is won in the special lottery and a variable probability pattern is determined, the left effect pattern 350, middle effect pattern 352, and right effect pattern 354 are all determined to show the same odd number. When the jackpot is won in the special lottery and the normal symbol is determined, the left effect symbol 350, the middle effect symbol 352, and the right effect symbol 354 are all fixed and displayed in a jackpot mode showing the same even number. I try to do that.

Therefore, in the second embodiment, when the preliminary determination result is that a jackpot has been won and one of the variable probability symbols has been determined, the second setting suggestion effect lottery table group A or the second setting suggestion effect lottery table B When the group is referenced, the left effect pattern 350 and the right effect pattern 354 are temporarily stopped and displayed in a reach mode in which both the left effect pattern 350 and the right effect pattern 354 indicate the same even number, such as a temporary stop pattern of "4 reach" or a temporary stop pattern of "6 reach". When the temporary stop pattern is selected, if the left effect pattern 350, middle effect pattern 352, and right effect pattern 354 are temporarily stopped and displayed in a jackpot mode showing the same even number, the left effect pattern 350, the middle effect pattern After changing the symbol 352 and the right performance symbol 354 to a jackpot mode showing the same odd number and displaying them temporarily, the left performance symbol 350, the middle performance symbol 352, and the right performance symbol 354 are displayed in a fixed stop. There is.

For example, if the preliminary determination result is that a jackpot has been won and one of the variable probability symbols has been determined, and the temporary stop pattern of "6 reach" is determined as the second setting suggestion effect, the As shown in FIG. 19(A), both the left effect pattern 350 and the right effect pattern 354 are temporarily stopped and displayed in a ready-to-reach mode indicating "6", and as shown in FIG. 19(B), the determined ready-to-reach effect pattern is displayed. At the same time as the reproduction display of the effect video corresponding to is started, the reduced effect pattern 360 during reduction and the reduced effect right effect pattern 364 are both tentatively displayed in a ready-to-reach mode showing, for example, "6" while the reduced effect pattern 362 is being displayed in a variable manner. Stop display. Then, as shown in FIG. 19(F), a production video in which the main character A wins over the enemy character B is played, and the reduced left production pattern 360, the reduced production pattern 362, and the reduced right production pattern 364 are all The display is temporarily stopped in a jackpot mode showing "6", and as shown in FIG. 19(G), the left effect symbol 350, middle effect symbol 352, and right effect symbol 354 are all temporarily stopped in a jackpot mode indicating "6". However, as shown in FIG. 19(H), the effect image is displayed so as to cover the left effect symbol 350, the middle effect symbol 352, and the right effect image 354, and when the effect image is no longer displayed, FIG. As shown in I), the left effect symbol 350, the middle effect symbol 352, and the right effect symbol 354 are all changed to be temporarily stopped and displayed in a jackpot mode indicating "7", and then as shown in FIG. 19(J). As shown in FIG. 2, the game player is definitely informed that a jackpot has occurred and the variable probability symbol has been determined by being displayed in a determined and stopped manner in a jackpot format showing "7".

In this way, in the second embodiment, in the first special lottery performance based on the reach effect pattern after the gaming machine is powered on, that is, the first morning after opening, the left effect symbol 350 and the right effect are temporarily stopped and displayed in the reach mode. A second setting that indicates which setting value is stored in the setting value storage means 2905 or whether the setting value stored in the setting value storage means 2905 has been changed by the number indicated by the symbol 354. Suggestive performances are sometimes performed.

In addition, in the second embodiment described above, when the reach effect pattern is determined as the second half effect pattern for the first time after the power is turned on, the second setting suggestion effect lottery is performed, and the power of the gaming machine is turned on. In the special lottery performance based on the first reach performance pattern, the second setting suggestion performance may be performed as an example. However, after the power is turned on, the reach performance pattern is determined as the second half performance pattern. The number of times the reach performance pattern is determined as the second half performance pattern is counted, and the second setting suggestion performance lottery is performed every time the reach performance pattern is determined as the second half performance pattern until the number of times the reach performance pattern is determined as the second half performance pattern reaches, for example, 10 times. Accordingly, the second setting suggestion performance may be performed in the special lottery performance based on the ready-to-win performance pattern, for example, up to the tenth time after the power of the gaming machine is turned on.

In addition, regardless of the number of times the reach effect pattern is determined as the second half effect pattern, the second setting suggestion effect lottery is performed every time the reach effect pattern is determined as the second half effect pattern, so that the power of the gaming machine is turned on. After that, the second setting suggestion performance may be performed in the special lottery performance based on the reach performance pattern every time. In this case, it is preferable that the second setting suggestion effect be performed less frequently.

In addition, in the second embodiment described above, an example has been described in which the second setting suggestion performance is performed by the numbers indicated by the left performance symbol 350 and the right performance symbol 354 that are temporarily stopped and displayed in the ready-to-reach mode. As the left performance pattern 350 and the right performance pattern 354 that are temporarily stopped and displayed at Production symbols are prepared, and a second setting suggestion production is performed depending on which special production symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed as the left production symbol 350 and the right production symbol 354 that are temporarily stopped and displayed in the reach mode. Good too.

In this case, for example, if the setting value is Setting 1 or Setting 2, the selection rate of the temporary stop pattern in which the special effect pattern indicated as "possible" is temporarily stopped and displayed as the left effect pattern 350 is the highest. When the set value is set to 3 or 4, the selection rate of the temporary stop pattern in which the special effect symbol indicated as "good" is temporarily stopped and displayed as the left effect symbol 350 is the highest, and the set value is set to 3 or 4. In the case of setting 5 or setting 6, the selection rate of the temporary stop pattern in which the special effect symbol indicated as "excellent" is temporarily stopped and displayed as the left effect symbol 350 may be set to be the highest.

3-3. Third Embodiment FIG. 21 is a diagram showing an example of an effect image displayed on the liquid crystal display 32 in a gaming machine according to a third embodiment. In the third embodiment, in the special lottery presentation for one special lottery, the left presentation pattern 350, the middle presentation pattern 352, and the right presentation pattern 354 are fluctuated at high speed until they are temporarily stopped and displayed. A pseudo-continuous variation performance (specific performance) in which the is repeated multiple times may be executed.

In the third embodiment, in the pseudo continuous variation performance that is executed for the first time after the gaming machine is powered on, as shown in FIG. After the first symbol variation effect is started by being displayed in a high-speed variable manner, as shown in FIG. For example, when the right effect pattern 354 is temporarily stopped and displayed in a manner indicating "1", as shown in FIG. The continuation symbol 510 indicating that the continuation is to be continued may be temporarily stopped and displayed in a gold color different from the normal color of the continuation symbol 510.

Then, as shown in FIG. 21(D), the left effect pattern 350, middle effect pattern 352, and right effect pattern 354 are displayed at high speed without being fixed and displayed. By restarting the fluctuating display, the second symbol fluctuation performance is started, and as shown in FIG. 354 is temporarily stopped and displayed in a manner showing, for example, "8", and as shown in FIG. There is. In such a case, the left effect pattern 350, middle effect pattern 352, and right effect pattern 354 are not fixedly stopped and displayed as shown in FIG. By restarting the high-speed fluctuating display of the performance symbols 354, the third symbol fluctuation performance is started.

In the third embodiment, as shown in FIG. 21(C), the color of the continuation symbol 510 temporarily stopped and displayed as the medium production symbol 352 in the first symbol variation production is stored in the set value storage means 2905. A third setting suggestion effect is performed to suggest which setting value is currently being used or whether the setting value stored in the setting value storage means 2905 has been changed.

Specifically, in the third embodiment, when execution of the pseudo continuous variation effect is determined for the first time after the power is turned on, a third setting suggestion effect lottery is held to determine the execution mode of the third setting suggestion effect. . Here, in the third embodiment, as the third setting suggestion performance, the left effect pattern 350 and the right effect pattern 354 are temporarily stopped and displayed in the first symbol variation effect, and the continuous pattern 510 is temporarily stopped and displayed as the middle effect pattern 352. Multiple types of temporary stop patterns with different colors are available.

Specifically, as a plurality of types of temporary stop patterns, there is a temporary stop pattern of "copper continuation" in which a continuous pattern 510 colored in copper color as a medium effect pattern 352 is temporarily displayed, and a temporary stop pattern of "copper continuation" in which a continuous pattern 510 colored in copper color as a medium effect pattern 352 is displayed temporarily. A "silver continuation" temporary stop pattern in which a colored continuation symbol 510 is temporarily displayed, and a "gold continuation" temporary stop pattern in which a gold colored continuation symbol 510 is temporarily displayed as a medium production symbol 352. , a temporary stop pattern of "blue continuation" in which the continuation symbol 510 colored in blue as the medium effect pattern 352 is temporarily stopped and displayed, and a temporary stop pattern of "blue continuation" in which the continuation symbol 510 colored in red as the medium effect pattern 352 is temporarily stopped and displayed. A temporary stop pattern of ``Red Continuation'' is available.

In the third embodiment, as the effect lottery table referred to in the third setting suggestion effect lottery, the effect lottery table storage means 3112 includes the third setting suggestion effect lottery table group A shown in FIG. A third setting suggestion effect lottery table group B shown in (B) is stored, and in the third setting suggestion effect lottery table group A, the setting change flag is set to the ON state when the setting value is changed. The third setting suggestion effect lottery table group B is referred to when the setting change flag is set to the OFF state because the setting value is not changed.

The third setting suggestion effect lottery table A group includes a third setting suggestion effect lottery table A1 that is referred to when the setting value is setting 1, and a third setting suggestion effect lottery table A1 that is referred to when the setting value is setting 6. Six types of third setting suggestion effect lottery tables A up to setting suggestion effect lottery table A6 are included, and the third setting suggestion effect lottery table group B includes the third setting suggestion effect lottery table A that is referred to when the setting value is setting 1. Six types of 3rd setting suggestion performance lottery tables B are included, from 3 setting suggestion performance lottery table B1 to 3rd setting suggestion performance lottery table B6 that is referred to when the setting value is setting 6.

Then, in each of the 6 types of 3rd setting suggestion performance lottery table A and the 6 types of 3rd setting suggestion performance lottery table B, there are ``no performance'' where the 3rd setting suggestion performance is not performed, and ``copper continuation'' to ``red red''. Each of the "Continue" temporary stop patterns is associated with one of the third setting suggestion performance determination random values from 0 to 99.

For example, in the third setting suggestion effect lottery table A1 that is referred to when the setting value is setting 1, 90 third setting suggestion effect selection random numbers are selected for "no effect" so that the selection rate is 90%. Numerical values are associated, and the third setting suggestion performance decision random value is not associated with each of the temporary stop patterns from ``Bronze Continuation'' to ``Gold Continuation'' so that the selection rate is 0%. The temporary stop pattern of ``Continue Blue'' is associated with four third setting suggestion effect decision random values so that the selection rate is 4%, and the temporary stop pattern of ``Continue Red'' is associated with a selection rate of 6%. %, six third setting suggestion performance decision random values are associated with each other.

In each of the 6 types of 3rd setting suggestion effect lottery tables A and the 6 types of 3rd setting suggestion effect lottery table B, for "no effect", the larger the setting value, the lower the selection rate. , "No effect" is associated with the third setting suggested effect determination random value. Therefore, when the third setting suggestion effect is executed, it is possible to suggest that a large value is likely to be set as the setting value, thereby increasing the player's expectations for future games. can be effectively increased.

In addition, in each of the six types of third setting suggestion effect lottery tables A and the six types of third setting suggestion effect lottery table B, for example, for the temporary stop pattern of "continuation of copper", the setting values are set 1 to setting 3. , it will not be selected, and it will be selected when the setting value is setting 4 to setting 6. However, in order to have the highest selection rate when the setting value is setting 4, the hypothetical “copper continuation” is selected. The stop pattern and the third setting suggestion effect determination random value are associated with each other. Therefore, when the third setting suggestion effect is executed with the temporary stop pattern of "Continue copper", it is confirmed that setting 4 or higher is set as the setting value, and there is a possibility that setting 4 is set. The highest can be suggested.

In addition, in the six types of third setting suggestion effect lottery table A, no matter what the setting value is, the selection rate is higher for the temporary stop pattern of "Continue red" than the temporary stop pattern of "Continue blue". , In the six types of third setting suggestion effect lottery table B, no matter what the setting value is, the selection rate for the temporary stop pattern of "Continue blue" is higher than that of the temporary stop pattern of "Continue red". , the temporary stop pattern of “continuation of blue” and the temporary stop pattern of “continuation of red” are associated with the third setting suggestion performance determination random value. Therefore, if the third setting suggestion effect is executed with a temporary stop pattern of "continue red", there is a high possibility that the setting value has been changed, and the third setting suggestion effect is a temporary stop pattern of "continue blue". , it is possible to suggest that there is a high possibility that the setting value has not been changed.

In this way, in the third embodiment, the continuous symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed as the medium performance symbol 352 in the first symbol variation performance in the first pseudo continuous variation performance after the gaming machine is powered on, that is, the so-called first thing in the morning after opening. A third setting suggestion effect that suggests which setting value is stored in the setting value storage means 2905, or whether the setting value stored in the setting value storage means 2905 has been changed, depending on the color of 510. I am trying to make sure that this is done sometimes.

In addition, in the third embodiment described above, when the execution of the pseudo-continuous variation effect is determined for the first time after the power is turned on, the third setting suggestion effect lottery is performed, so that the power of the gaming machine is turned on. In the first pseudo-continuous variation production, the third setting suggestion production may be performed as an example. Then, until the number of times it is decided to execute the pseudo continuous variation effect reaches, for example, 10 times, the third setting suggestion effect lottery is performed every time it is decided to execute the pseudo continuous variation effect, thereby reducing the power supply of the gaming machine. The third setting suggestion performance may be performed in each pseudo continuous variation performance, for example, up to the 10th time after the is input.

In addition, regardless of the number of times the execution of the pseudo continuous variation effect has been decided, the third setting suggestion effect lottery is performed every time the execution of the pseudo continuous variation effect is decided, so that even after the power of the gaming machine is turned on, A third setting suggestion performance may be performed in each pseudo continuous variation performance. In this case, it is preferable that the third setting suggestion effect be performed less frequently.

Furthermore, in the third embodiment described above, an example is given in which the third setting suggestion performance is performed in the first symbol variation performance in the first pseudo continuous variation performance after the gaming machine is powered on. As described above, the third setting suggestion performance may be performed in a number of symbol variation performances in a number of pseudo continuous variation performances after the gaming machine is powered on.

In addition, in the third embodiment described above, an example was given in which the third setting suggestion effect is performed by the color of the continuation symbol 510 that is temporarily stopped and displayed as the medium effect pattern 352, but as the medium effect pattern 352 is temporarily stopped As the continuous symbols 510 to be displayed, for example, a special effect symbol indicated as "Excellent", a special effect symbol indicated as "Good", and a special effect symbol indicated as "Acceptable" are prepared, and a medium effect symbol is prepared. 352, the third setting suggestion performance may be performed depending on which special performance symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed.

In this case, for example, if the setting value is Setting 1 or Setting 2, the selection rate of the temporary stop pattern in which the special effect pattern indicated as "possible" is temporarily stopped and displayed as the medium effect pattern 352 is the highest. If the setting value is high and the setting value is setting 3 or setting 4, the selection rate of the temporary stop pattern in which the special effect symbol indicated as "good" is temporarily stopped and displayed as the medium effect symbol 352 is the highest, and the setting value is In the case of setting 5 or setting 6, the selection rate of the temporary stop pattern in which the special effect symbol indicated as "Excellent" is displayed temporarily as the medium effect symbol 352 may be set to be the highest.

3-4. Fourth Embodiment In the fourth embodiment, in the special lottery performance for the first special lottery in response to the game ball entering the first starting prize opening 46 for the first time after the power of the gaming machine is turned on, The left effect pattern 350, the middle effect pattern 352, and the right effect pattern 354 start to be displayed in a variable manner, and a heavy bass sound effect (specific effect sound) is output from the speaker 14 shown in FIG. The vibration of the air is sometimes felt as wind pressure in the hands of the player holding the unit 20.

In the fourth embodiment, in the special lottery presentation for the first special lottery, the strength of the wind pressure is felt by the sound effect output at the start of the variable display of the left presentation pattern 350, the middle presentation pattern 352, and the right presentation pattern 354. Accordingly, a fourth setting suggestion effect that suggests which setting value is stored in the setting value storage means 2905 is performed.

In detail, in the fourth embodiment, every time a game ball enters the first starting winning hole 46 or the second starting winning hole 53 after the power is turned on, the stored value of the number of games counter 3114 of the sub memory 310 is set to 1. Incremental updating is performed to add a value (for example, 1) corresponding to the number of games played, and the first time the game ball enters the first starting prize opening 46 after the power is turned on. When the preliminary determination process is performed, a fourth setting suggestion performance lottery is performed to determine the execution mode of the fourth setting suggestion performance.

Here, in the fourth embodiment, a plurality of types of sound effects with different strengths of wind pressure felt by the player are prepared as the fourth setting suggestion effect. Specifically, there are multiple types of sound effects: a "weak" sound effect that makes you feel weak wind pressure, and a "strong" sound effect that makes you feel strong wind pressure.

In the fourth embodiment, the fourth setting suggestion effect lottery table group A shown in FIG. 23(A) is stored in the effect lottery table storage means 3112 as the effect lottery table referred to in the fourth setting suggestion effect lottery. There is.

The fourth setting suggestion effect lottery table A group includes a fourth setting suggestion effect lottery table A1 that is referred to when the setting value is setting 1, and a fourth setting suggestion effect lottery table A1 that is referred to when the setting value is setting 6. Six types of fourth setting suggestion performance lottery tables A are included up to setting suggestion performance lottery table A6.

In each of the six types of 4th setting suggestion effect lottery table A, 0 is given to each of the ``no effect'', ``weak'' sound effect, and ``strong'' sound effect that does not perform the 4th setting suggestion effect. Any one of the fourth setting suggestion effect determination random numbers of ~99 is associated.

For example, in the fourth setting suggestion effect lottery table A1 that is referred to when the setting value is setting 1, 100 fourth setting suggestion effect selection random numbers are selected for "no effect" so that the selection rate is 100%. Numerical values are associated with each of the "weak" sound effect and the "strong" sound effect, and the fourth setting suggestion performance determination random value is not associated with each of them so that the selection rate is 0%.

Then, in each of the six types of 4th setting suggestion effect lottery table A, the selection rate for ``no effect'' and the 4th setting suggestion effect are determined such that the larger the setting value is, the lower the selection rate is. A random value is associated with it. Therefore, when the fourth setting suggestion effect is executed, it can be suggested that a large value is likely to be set as the setting value, and the player's expectations for future games can be improved. can be effectively increased.

Furthermore, in each of the six types of fourth setting suggestion effect lottery table A, for example, the "weak" sound effect is not selected when the setting value is setting 1, and the setting value is setting 2 to setting 6. However, the “weak” sound effect and the fourth setting suggestion effect determination random value are associated so that the selection rate is highest when the setting value is setting 6. Therefore, when the fourth setting suggestion effect is executed with a "weak" sound effect, it is confirmed that setting 2 or higher is set as the setting value, and setting 6 is most likely set. This can be suggested.

In this manner, in the fourth embodiment, in the special lottery performance for the first special lottery after the gaming machine is powered on, that is, the first special lottery after opening, the left performance pattern 350, the middle performance pattern 352, and the right performance pattern 354 are Depending on the strength of the sound effect output at the start of the variable display, a fourth setting suggestion performance that suggests which setting value is stored in the setting value storage means 2905 may be performed.

In addition, in the fourth embodiment described above, an example was given in which the fourth setting suggestion effect suggests which setting value is stored in the setting value storage means 2905. This may indicate whether or not the setting values stored in the setting value storage means 2905 have been changed.

In this case, the fourth setting suggestion effect lottery may be performed with reference to the fourth setting suggestion effect lottery table group B shown in FIG. 23(B). Specifically, the fourth setting suggestion effect lottery table B group includes a fourth setting suggestion effect lottery table B1 that is referred to when the setting change flag is set to the ON state due to a change in the setting value. , and two types of fourth setting suggestion performance lottery tables B are included: a fourth setting suggestion performance lottery table B2 that is referred to when the setting change flag is set to the OFF state due to the setting value not being changed.

In each of the two types of 4th setting suggestion effect lottery table B, 0 is given to each of the "no effect", the "weak" sound effect, and the "strong" sound effect that do not perform the 4th setting suggestion effect. Any one of the fourth setting suggestion effect determination random numbers of ~99 is associated.

For example, in the fourth setting suggestion effect lottery table B1 that is referred to when the setting value is changed, 80 fourth setting suggestion effect determination random numbers are set for "no effect" so that the selection rate is 80%. "Weak" sound effect is associated with five fourth setting suggestion production decision random values so that the selection rate is 5%, and "Strong" sound effect is associated with a selection rate of 5%. The 15 fourth setting suggestion performance determination random values are associated so that 15% is obtained.

In each of the two types of fourth setting suggestion effect lottery table B, for "no effect", the selection rate is lower when the setting value is changed than when the setting value is not changed. "No effect" is associated with the fourth setting suggested effect determination random value. Therefore, when the fourth setting suggestion effect is executed, it is possible to suggest that there is a high possibility that the setting value has been changed.

In addition, in the fourth setting suggestion effect lottery table B1 that is referred to when the setting value is changed, "weak" sound effects are selected so that "strong" sound effects have a higher selection rate than "weak" sound effects. " sound effect and "strong" sound effect are associated with the fourth setting suggestion effect determination random value, and in the fourth setting suggestion effect lottery table B2, which is referred to when the setting value is not changed, "weak" The "weak" sound effect and "strong" sound effect are associated with the fourth setting suggestion production decision random value so that the selection rate is higher for the "strong" sound effect than for the "strong" sound effect. . Therefore, if the 4th setting suggestion effect is executed with a "strong" sound effect, there is a high possibility that the setting value has been changed, and if the 4th setting suggestion effect is executed with a ``weak'' sound effect. In this case, it is possible to suggest that there is a high possibility that the set value has not been changed.

In this way, in the fourth embodiment, in the special lottery performance for the first special lottery after the gaming machine is powered on, that is, the first special lottery after opening, the left performance symbol 350, the middle performance symbol 352, and the right performance symbol Depending on the strength of the sound effect output at the start of the variable display of 354, a fourth setting suggestion effect indicating whether or not the setting value stored in the setting value storage means 2905 has been changed may be performed. You can.

Further, as in the first to third embodiments described above, depending on the setting value stored in the setting value storage means 2905 and whether or not the setting value stored in the setting value storage means 2905 has been changed. Then, the fourth setting suggestion effect may be performed. That is, the fourth setting suggestion effect may be performed depending on at least one of the setting value stored in the setting value storage means 2905 and whether or not the setting value stored in the setting value storage means 2905 has been changed. It may be set as such.

Furthermore, in the fourth embodiment described above, when the first preliminary determination process is performed after the power is turned on, the fourth setting suggestion effect lottery is performed. In the special lottery performance regarding the special lottery, we have given an example in which the fourth setting suggestion performance is performed. The fourth setting suggestion performance lottery is performed every time the gaming machine is turned on, so that the fourth setting suggestion performance is performed in the special lottery performance for each special lottery after the gaming machine is powered on, for example, up to the 10th time. It may be possible to do so in some cases.

Furthermore, in addition to or in place of the fourth setting suggestion performance lottery being performed when the preliminary determination process is performed, the fourth setting suggestion performance lottery may be performed when the special lottery is performed.

That is, the setting values stored in the setting value storage means 2905 and the settings stored in the setting value storage means 2905 are stored in the setting value storage means 2905 until the predetermination process or special lottery is performed a predetermined number of times including once after the power is turned on. The fourth setting suggestion effect may be performed depending on at least one of whether the value has been changed or not.

In addition, if a fluctuation pattern with a relatively long fluctuation time, such as a reach fluctuation pattern, is determined before a predetermined number of pre-judgment processing or special lottery is performed after the power is turned on, the fourth setting Suggestive effects may be performed in some cases.

In addition, regardless of the number of times the advance determination process has been performed, the fourth setting suggestion effect lottery is performed every time the advance determination process is performed, so that the special lottery for each special lottery after the gaming machine is powered on is performed. In the lottery performance, a fourth setting suggestion performance may be performed. In this case, it is preferable that the fourth setting suggestion effect be performed less frequently.

Further, the sound effect output as the fourth setting suggestion effect may be a sound effect that can be output only as the fourth setting suggestion effect, or may be a sound effect that can be output only as the fourth setting suggestion effect, or may be a sound effect that can be outputted not only as the fourth setting suggestion effect but also when a predetermined effect is executed. It may also be a sound effect that can be output when a predetermined condition is met, such as when a certain condition is met. For example, in addition to a "weak" sound effect and a "strong" sound effect, you can prepare a "weak" sound effect that makes you feel even weaker wind pressure than the "weak" sound effect, and create a special lottery performance every time. , a "weak" sound effect is output at the start of the variable display of the left effect pattern 350, middle effect pattern 352, and right effect pattern 354, but in the special lottery effect for the first special lottery after the power is turned on, , when the fourth setting suggestion effect is performed, a "strong" sound effect or a "weak" sound effect is output at the start of the variable display of the left effect pattern 350, middle effect pattern 352, and right effect pattern 354. , if the fourth setting suggestion effect is not performed, a "weak" sound effect may be output at the start of the variable display of the left effect pattern 350, middle effect pattern 352, and right effect pattern 354. . Also, in the special lottery performance for the special lottery after the first special lottery after the power is turned on, the left performance pattern 350, the middle performance pattern 352, and the right performance pattern are used as predetermined performances different from the fourth setting suggestion performance. At the start of the variable display of the symbol 354, a "strong" sound effect or a "weak" sound effect may be output.

In addition, in the fourth embodiment described above, as the fourth setting suggestion performance, an example is given in which a sound effect is output at the start of the variable display of the left performance pattern 350, the middle performance pattern 352, and the right performance pattern 354. At the beginning of the variable time, which is before the development performance that increases the expectation level for winning, or at the end of the variable time, which is after the loss is announced in the development performance, a sound is played as a fourth setting suggestion performance. It may be arranged so that an effect may be output. In this case, it is possible to prevent confusion between the performance suggesting a jackpot and the performance suggesting the fourth setting.

3-5. Fifth Embodiment FIG. 24 is a front view showing the external configuration of the game board 6 of the fifth embodiment. As shown in FIG. 24, in the fifth embodiment, the performance unit 36 provided on the game board 6 includes a performance 500 (movable object) imitating the shape of a sword. It is rotatably attached around a rotating shaft provided inside the upper left part of the 36. As shown in FIG. 2, the performance object 500 is stored in a stored state (first state, initial state) in which it is stored above the liquid crystal display 32 and is invisible to the player, and in a stored state as shown in FIG. 24. By rotating by 45 degrees around the rotation axis, it is formed to operate between an appearance state (second state) that covers a part of the display area of the liquid crystal display 32 and is visible to the player. . A drive means such as a motor (not shown) is provided inside the production unit 36, and the production material 500 is controlled by the drive means to be in an appearing state or in a stored state. In the fifth embodiment, when it is decided to execute a special lottery effect with a specific effect pattern, a specific action effect in which the effect image, a specific sound effect, and the effect 500 operate in a specific manner. may be executed.

Here, in the fifth embodiment, in the special lottery performance for the first special lottery in response to the game ball entering the first starting winning hole 46 for the first time after the power of the gaming machine is turned on, the left performance The variable display of a symbol 350, a middle performance symbol 352, and a right performance symbol 354 is started, and the performance 500 may operate in a special manner different from the above-mentioned specific motion performance.

In the fifth embodiment, in the special lottery performance for the first special lottery, the performance 500 operates in a special manner at the start of the variable display of the left performance pattern 350, the middle performance pattern 352, and the right performance pattern 354. A fifth setting suggestion effect is performed to suggest which setting value is stored in the setting value storage means 2905, depending on the magnitude of the setting value storage means 2905.

In detail, in the fifth embodiment, each time a game ball enters the first starting winning hole 46 or the second starting winning hole 53 after the power is turned on, the stored value of the number of games counter 3114 of the sub memory 310 is set to 1. Incremental updating is performed to add a value (for example, 1) corresponding to the number of games played, and the first time the game ball enters the first starting prize opening 46 after the power is turned on. When the preliminary determination process is performed, a fifth setting suggestion performance lottery is performed to determine the execution mode of the fifth setting suggestion performance.

Here, in the fifth embodiment, a plurality of types of motion patterns in which the magnitude of the motion of the movable object 500 differs are prepared as the fifth setting suggestion effect. Specifically, the multiple types of operation patterns include "small" in which the movable object 500 rotates 10 degrees around the rotation axis from the stored state and immediately returns to the stored state when the movable object 500 becomes visible to the player; and a "large" motion pattern in which the movable object 500 rotates 20 degrees around the rotation axis from the stored state and immediately returns to the stored state when the movable object 500 becomes visible to the player. There is.

In the fifth embodiment, the fifth setting suggestion effect lottery table group A shown in FIG. 25(A) is stored in the effect lottery table storage means 3112 as the effect lottery table referred to in the fifth setting suggestion effect lottery. There is.

The fifth setting suggestion effect lottery table A group includes the fifth setting suggestion effect lottery table A1 that is referred to when the setting value is setting 1, and the fifth setting suggestion effect lottery table A1 that is referred to when the setting value is setting 6. Six types of fifth setting suggestion performance lottery tables A are included up to setting suggestion performance lottery table A6.

In each of the six types of 5th setting suggestion effect lottery table A, 0 Any one of the 5th setting suggestion performance determination random numbers of ~99 is associated with it.

For example, in the fifth setting suggestion effect lottery table A1 that is referred to when the setting value is setting 1, 100 fifth setting suggestion effect selection random numbers are selected for "no effect" so that the selection rate is 100%. Numerical values are associated with each of the "small" motion pattern and "large" motion pattern, and the fifth setting suggestion performance determination random value is not associated with each of the "small" motion pattern and the "large" motion pattern so that the selection rate is 0%.

In each of the six types of 5th setting suggestion effect lottery table A, the selection rate for ``no effect'' and the 5th setting suggestion effect are determined such that the larger the setting value is, the lower the selection rate is. Random numbers are associated. Therefore, when the fifth setting suggestion effect is executed, it can be suggested that a large value is likely to be set as the setting value, and the player's expectations for future games can be improved. can be effectively increased.

Furthermore, in each of the six types of fifth setting suggestion effect lottery tables A, for example, the "small" movement pattern is not selected when the setting value is setting 1, and the setting value is setting 2 to setting 6. However, when the setting value is setting 6, the selection rate is the highest, and the "small" operation pattern is associated with the fifth setting suggestion effect determination random value. Therefore, when the fifth setting suggestion effect is executed with the "small" motion pattern, it is confirmed that setting 2 or higher is set as the setting value, and setting 6 is most likely to be set. This can be suggested.

In this way, in the fifth embodiment, in the special lottery performance for the first special lottery after the gaming machine is powered on, that is, the first morning special lottery after opening, the left presentation pattern 350, the middle presentation pattern 352, and the right presentation pattern 354 are A fifth setting suggestion effect that suggests which setting value is stored in the setting value storage means 2905 is performed depending on the magnitude of the movement of the effect 500 that operates in a special manner at the start of the variable display. I try to make sure that there is.

In addition, in the fifth embodiment described above, an example was given in which the fifth setting suggestion effect suggests which setting value is stored in the setting value storage means 2905, but the fifth setting suggestion effect is This may indicate whether or not the setting values stored in the setting value storage means 2905 have been changed.

In this case, the fifth setting suggestion effect lottery may be performed with reference to the fifth setting suggestion effect lottery table group B shown in FIG. 25(B). Specifically, the fifth setting suggestion effect lottery table B group includes a fifth setting suggestion effect lottery table B1 that is referred to when the setting change flag is set to the ON state due to a change in the setting value. , and two types of fifth setting suggestion performance lottery tables B are included: a fifth setting suggestion performance lottery table B2 that is referred to when the setting change flag is set to the OFF state due to the setting value not being changed.

In each of the two types of 5th setting suggestion performance lottery table B, 0 Any one of the 5th setting suggestion performance determination random numbers of ~99 is associated with it.

For example, in the fifth setting suggestion effect lottery table B1 that is referred to when the setting value is changed, 80 fifth setting suggestion effect determination random values are set for "no effect" so that the selection rate is 80%. The "small" motion pattern is associated with five fifth setting suggestion production decision random values so that the selection rate is 5%, and the "large" motion pattern is associated with a selection rate of 5%. The 15 fifth setting suggestion performance determination random values are associated so that the number is 15%.

In each of the two types of fifth setting suggestion effect lottery table B, for "no effect", the selection rate is lower when the setting value is changed than when the setting value is not changed. "No effect" is associated with the fifth setting suggested effect determination random value. Therefore, when the fifth setting suggestion effect is executed, it is possible to suggest that there is a high possibility that the setting value has been changed.

In addition, in the fifth setting suggestion effect lottery table B1 that is referred to when the setting value is changed, the "small" action pattern is set so that the "large" action pattern has a higher selection rate than the "small" action pattern. ” motion pattern and “Large” motion pattern are associated with the fifth setting suggestion effect determination random value, and in the fifth setting suggestion effect lottery table B2 that is referred to when the setting value is not changed, “Small” The "small" motion pattern and the "large" motion pattern are associated with the fifth setting suggestion performance decision random value so that the selection rate is higher for the motion pattern than for the "large" motion pattern. . Therefore, if the fifth setting suggestion performance was executed with a "large" movement pattern, there is a high possibility that the setting value has been changed, and the fifth setting suggestion performance was executed with a "small" movement pattern. In this case, it is possible to suggest that there is a high possibility that the set value has not been changed.

In this way, in the fifth embodiment, in the special lottery performance for the first special lottery after the gaming machine is powered on, that is, the first special lottery after the store opens, the left performance pattern 350, the middle performance pattern 352, and the right performance pattern According to the magnitude of the movement of the performance object 500 that operates in a special manner at the start of the variable display of 354, a fifth setting suggestion effect that suggests whether or not the setting value stored in the setting value storage means 2905 has been changed is generated. It may be arranged so that it is performed sometimes.

Further, as in the first to third embodiments described above, depending on the setting value stored in the setting value storage means 2905 and whether or not the setting value stored in the setting value storage means 2905 has been changed. Then, the fifth setting suggestion effect may be performed. That is, the fifth setting suggestion effect may be performed depending on at least one of the setting value stored in the setting value storage means 2905 and whether or not the setting value stored in the setting value storage means 2905 has been changed. It may be set as such.

Furthermore, in the fifth embodiment described above, when the first preliminary determination process is performed after the power is turned on, the fifth setting suggestion effect lottery is performed. In the special lottery performance regarding the special lottery, we have given an example in which the fifth setting suggestion performance is performed. The fifth setting suggestion performance lottery is performed every time the gaming machine is turned on, so that the fifth setting suggestion performance is performed in the special lottery performance for each special lottery after the gaming machine is powered on, for example, up to the 10th time. It may be possible to do so in some cases.

Furthermore, in addition to or in place of the fifth setting suggestion performance lottery being performed when the preliminary determination process is performed, the fifth setting suggestion performance lottery may be performed when the special lottery is performed.

That is, the setting values stored in the setting value storage means 2905 and the settings stored in the setting value storage means 2905 are stored in the setting value storage means 2905 until the predetermination process or special lottery is performed a predetermined number of times including once after the power is turned on. The fifth setting suggestion effect may be performed depending on at least one of whether the value has been changed or not.

In addition, if a fluctuation pattern with a relatively long fluctuation time, such as a reach fluctuation pattern, is determined before a predetermined number of pre-judgment processing or special lottery is performed after the power is turned on, the fifth setting Suggestive effects may be performed in some cases.

In addition, regardless of the number of times the preliminary determination process has been performed, the fifth setting suggestion effect lottery is performed every time the preliminary determination process is performed, so that the special lottery for each special lottery after the power of the gaming machine is turned on. In the lottery performance, a fifth setting suggestion performance may be performed. In this case, it is preferable that the frequency with which the fifth setting suggestion effect is performed is made low.

Furthermore, in the fifth embodiment described above, an example has been given in which the fifth setting suggestion effect is performed depending on the magnitude of the movement of the effect 500 that operates in a special manner, but the effect button 26 shown in FIG. (movable object) is configured to operate between the reference position (initial state) shown in FIG. 1 and a protruding position that protrudes upward from the reference position, and executes a special lottery performance with a specific performance pattern. When it is determined that a specific effect image and a specific sound effect, a specific action production in which the production button 26 operates in a specific manner may be executed, and a production in which the production button 26 operates in a special manner. The fifth setting suggestion effect may be performed depending on the magnitude of the operation of the button 26.

Furthermore, the motion of the movable object performed as the fifth setting suggestion performance may be an action of the movable object that can only be performed as the fifth setting suggestion performance, or may be a motion of the movable object that can be performed only as the fifth setting suggestion performance, or may be a motion of the movable object that can be performed only as the fifth setting suggestion performance, or may be a motion of the movable object that can be performed only as the fifth setting suggestion performance, or may be a motion of the movable object that can be performed only as the fifth setting suggestion performance. It may also be an action of a movable object that can be performed when a predetermined condition is met, such as when the action is performed. For example, even in the special lottery presentation for the special lottery after the first special lottery after the power is turned on, the left presentation pattern 350, the middle presentation pattern 352, and the right presentation pattern are provided as predetermined presentations that are different from the fifth setting suggestion presentation. At the start of the variable display of the symbol 354, or at a predetermined timing after the start of the variable display of the left effect symbol 350, middle effect symbol 352, and right effect symbol 354, the "large" motion pattern or the "small" motion pattern is activated. It may be arranged so that it is carried out in some cases.

In addition, it is equipped with a sensor that detects whether or not the movable object is in the initial state, and if a problem is detected in which the movable object is not in the initial state when it should be, a predetermined correction can be made. While making the movable object perform the movement of the movement pattern to return the movable object to its initial state, in the special lottery performance for the first special lottery after the power is turned on, even if no malfunction has occurred, the movable object will return to its initial state. 5. As a setting suggestion effect, a movable object may be made to perform an action of a corrected action pattern. In this way, the program for correcting the movable object can be used to perform the fifth setting suggestion effect.

In addition, in the fifth embodiment described above, as the fifth setting suggestion performance, an example is given in which the movable object is moved at the start of the variable display of the left performance pattern 350, the middle performance pattern 352, and the right performance pattern 354. At the beginning of the variable time, which is before the development performance where the expectation level for winning increases, or at the end of the variable time, which is after the notification of loss in the development performance, it is possible to perform the fifth setting suggestion performance. The animal may be made to move. In this case, it is possible to prevent confusion between the performance suggesting a jackpot and the performance suggesting the fifth setting.

2 Outer frame, 4 Game area, 6 Game board, 8 Glass unit, 10 Front frame,
12 front frame lamp, 14 speaker, 16 upper tray, 18 payout port,
20 grip unit, 22 supply port, 24 lower plate, 26 production button,
28 outer rail, 30 inner rail, 32 liquid crystal display, 34 display frame,
36 Production unit, 38 Display frame lamp, 40 Opening, 42 Left passage,
44 Stage, 46 1st starting prize opening, 48 Passing gate, 49 1st big prize opening,
50 first special movable member, 51 first special accessory, 52 right passage, 53 second starting prize opening,
54 Ordinary movable member, 55 Ordinary accessory, 56 2nd grand prize opening, 57 2nd special movable member,
58 Second special accessory, 59 Pseudo movable member, 60 Pseudo accessory, 62 Outlet,
70 status display section, 72 normal symbol display section, 74 normal pending display section,
76 first special symbol display section, 78 first special reservation display section, 80 second special symbol display section,
82 second special reservation display section, 84 game status display section, 100 main board,
102 sub-board, 104 passage gate sensor, 106 first starting prize opening sensor,
108 2nd starting winning hole sensor, 110 1st big winning hole sensor,
112 2nd big prize opening sensor, 116 Payout sensor,
120 Status display drive device, 122 Ordinary accessory drive device,
124 first special accessory drive device, 126 second special accessory drive device,
130 payout device, 140 hall computer, 142 data counter,
144 external device,
150 production button switch, 170 production display device,
172 sound output device, 174 performance drive device, 176 performance device,
205 Setting change means, 210 Random number generation means, 220 Ordinary lottery means,
222 normal display control means, 224 normal accessory control means, 230 special lottery means,
240 special display control means, 250 game state transition control means,
260 special game execution means, 262 small winning game execution means, 270 payout control means,
280 communication control means, 290 main memory, 2905 setting value storage means,
2910 Lottery table storage means, 2912 Ordinary random number storage means,
2914 Special random number storage means, 2916 Flag storage means,
2930 Specified number of times counter, 2931 Definite variable number of times counter,
2932 Time saving end judgment counter, 2933 Round counter,
2934 Open timer, 2936 Big prize counter,
300 production control means, 310 sub memory, 3110 production data storage means,
3112 Performance lottery table storage means, 3114 Game number counter,
350 left direction design, 352 middle direction design, 354 right direction design,
360 Reduced left production pattern, 362 Reduced production pattern, 364 Reduced right production pattern,
500 movable animal

Claims (1)

A gaming machine equipped with a gaming area in which gaming media moves,
a specific value storage means for storing a specific value;
specific value changing means for changing the specific value stored in the specific value storage means;
lottery means for performing a game lottery with a probability according to the specific value stored in the specific value storage means;
comprising an effect control means for temporarily stopping the plurality of effect symbols on the effect display device after changing them according to the result of the game lottery, and then stopping the plurality of effect symbols in a manner according to the result of the game lottery;
The performance control means is
There are cases where multiple production symbols are temporarily stopped and then changed again.
Depending on the specific value stored in the specific value storage means, each of the plurality of performance symbols to be temporarily stopped before being changed again may be determined to have a specific mode different from the normal performance symbol. A gaming machine with special features.

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