JP5778802B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine provided with a normal electric accessory that is controlled to be converted from a state where a game ball is difficult to win to a state where it is easy to win based on a lottery result of normal symbols.

  Conventionally, when a game ball passes through the normal symbol operation gate, a normal symbol is drawn on the normal symbol display device after the normal symbol is variably displayed and stopped and the predetermined symbol is fixedly displayed. When it is “winning”, the ordinary electric accessory provided so that it can be opened and closed is converted and controlled for a set time with a predetermined opening pattern from a closed state in which a game ball is difficult to win to an open state in which it is easy to win. . Note that the right to draw the normal symbol is reserved when a game ball enters the normal symbol operating gate and the winning lottery cannot be performed immediately while the normal symbol is being displayed. The hold image is displayed on a predetermined display device.

  In addition, when the game ball wins the start winning device, a special symbol is drawn on the special symbol display device after the special symbol is variably displayed and stopped, and a predetermined symbol is confirmed and displayed. ”, A special electric game (large winning device) provided so that it can be opened / closed is converted from a closed state in which the game ball is difficult to win to an open state in which the game ball is easy to win in a predetermined open pattern for a set time. (Big hit game) is performed. The right to draw the special symbol is reserved when the game ball is won in the start winning device during the special symbol variation display, and if the big winning lottery cannot be performed immediately, it is held and the hold image for the hold is held. Is displayed on a predetermined display device. When this special game is performed, the player can obtain a great profit. That is, the player plays a game aiming at the special game.

  Therefore, in such a gaming machine, in order to improve gameplay, various elaborate effects are performed before the big win lottery result is shown. For example, an image for an effect is displayed on an image display device. Displaying, shifting to a predetermined game mode, operating a movable accessory for production called “gimmic”, or performing an effect making full use of a light emitting device such as a lamp or LED, or an audio device .

  In recent gaming machines, there are two types of start-up prize-winning devices: general prize-winning device types and tulip-type or mini-attacker-type ordinary electric accessory types. In these two types of start-up prize-winning devices, In many cases, the starter winning device of the ordinary electric accessory type is more advantageous to the player (for example, the probability of being a big hit with a lot of balls in the big hit lottery is higher). The starter winning device of the ordinary electric accessory type is provided as an ordinary electric accessory that is controlled to be converted into a predetermined opening pattern for a set time when a winning is made in the above-described normal symbol lottery. Yes. Therefore, for the player, when the start winning device is changed to the open state by winning the normal symbol lottery, it is possible to win a special game by winning more game balls in this advantageous starting winning device. It is an important factor above.

  By the way, the set time for which the normal electric accessory is controlled to be converted into a predetermined opening pattern when a normal symbol is won in the normal gaming state is, for example, normal as disclosed in Patent Document 1 The time is set differently depending on the type of symbol won in the symbol lottery. That is, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, when the normal symbol is won with the symbol X1, the set time for the normal electric accessory to be converted to the open state is short (so-called short opening), and the normal symbol is the symbol X2. When elected in, it is configured so that the set time during which the ordinary electric accessory is converted to the open state is long (so-called long open), that is, when the symbol X2 is won, the symbol X1 is won It is easier to win a normal electric accessory (starter winning device) than when.

JP 2013-34597 A

Therefore, in a gaming machine equipped with such an ordinary electric accessory (start winning prize device), even if the ordinary electric accessory is opened for a long time, the player does not notice the opening, or the game ball can be played well. You may not be able to win a prize. In addition, when the player quits the game, etc., there are also inconveniences that the normal electric accessory is long open after the shot ball has already disappeared or after leaving the seat. In particular, the starter winning device of the ordinary electric accessory type is more advantageous to the player than the start winning device of the general winning device type. Therefore, such a situation is not preferable for the player and is extremely unfavorable. Profit.
On the other hand, for the game hall, when the number of reserved balls of a special symbol is equal to or greater than a predetermined number (particularly, when the number of reserved balls of a special symbol is 2 or more (2 to 4)) However, there is a problem that it is desired to secure the profit of the game hall by suppressing the game ball that does not fire the game ball.

  The present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that makes it easy for a player to determine in advance whether or not an ordinary electric accessory will be released. There is to do.

In order to solve such a problem, the gaming machine according to the present invention includes a special symbol display device (first special symbol display device 120, second special symbol display device 122) and a game as described in claim 1. It is possible to change from the first state in which the ball is difficult to win to the second state in which it is easy to win, and is provided with a winning ball detecting means (second start winning device detection switch 515) for detecting that the game ball has won. Triggered by a variable winning device (second start winning device (electric Chu) 115) that pays out a predetermined number of winning balls when a winning of a gaming ball is detected by the ball detecting means, and when the winning ball detecting means detects a gaming ball. Special symbol lottery means (a special symbol in step S1040) for finalizing and displaying the lottery result of the special symbol whether it is a big hit or missed by stopping the special symbol display device on the special symbol display after variably displaying And a special game generating means for generating a special game advantageous to the player when a predetermined big win symbol is confirmed and displayed on the special symbol display device by the special symbol lottery means (a big prize in step S1050) Device processing), a normal symbol display device (normal symbol display device 118), and a normal symbol actuating device (normal symbol display device) having a ball detection means (gate detection switches 530a and 530b) for detecting that a game ball has entered. If the operation gates 113a and 113b) and the entrance detection means detect a game ball, the normal symbol display device variably displays a predetermined normal symbol after being variably displayed, and whether or not it is a hit. The normal symbol lottery means (normal symbol processing in step S1030) for confirming and displaying the lottery result of the normal symbol and the normal symbol lottery means Control means (electric tulip process in step S1060) for changing the variable winning device from the first state to the second state when a predetermined winning symbol is fixedly displayed on the normal symbol display device. A gaming machine (gaming machine 100),
A normal symbol holding means (gate) for holding a lottery of the normal symbol by using the entered game ball as a holding ball when a game ball entering the normal symbol operating device is detected during the fluctuation display of the normal symbol. S1220 for detection switch processing, normal symbol storage means for storing the number of held balls held by the normal symbol storage means ( S 1230 for gate detection switch processing), and hold stored in the normal symbol storage means Normal symbol hold image display means for displaying the number of balls on a predetermined display device (sub display device 139) (gate passage hold pre-reading effect lottery process in S2530), and the hold ball stored in the normal symbol hold storage means The normal symbol predetermination means (S1240 of the gate detection switch process) for pre-determining the lottery result of the normal symbol in advance, and the normal symbol predetermination means Based on the result of the preliminary determination, the pre-reading notice effect related to the fixed display of the predetermined winning symbol in the normal symbol lottery is displayed on the predetermined display device at least before the suspended variable display is started. The symbol prefetching notice execution means (S3050 of the gate pass holding prefetching effect lottery process, S5350, S5450 of the normal symbol holding prefetching effect execution process) and the winning ball detection means by the winning ball detection means during the special symbol variation display. Special symbol holding means for holding the special symbol lottery by the special symbol lottery means and storing the number of reserves up to the maximum set number (S1104, S1106, S1124, S1126 of the start winning device detection switch process) And the normal symbol prefetching notice execution means has the number of holds stored in the special symbol hold storage means. If it becomes more than a constant, and summarized in that it may perform the prefetch prediction effect.

  Incidentally, the names and symbols in the parentheses are examples to show the correspondence with specific means described in the embodiments described later in order to help the understanding of the invention, and the present invention includes the names and symbols in the parentheses. However, the present invention is not limited to the specific means shown in FIG.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that makes it easy for a player to determine in advance whether or not an ordinary electric accessory will be released, and as a result, it is suitable for the player.

It is a front view of the gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment. It is explanatory drawing of the external appearance structure of the handle part 200 of the launching handle apparatus 103 which concerns on this embodiment. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the operation principle of the launching mechanism part 300 of the launching handle apparatus 103 which concerns on this embodiment. It is explanatory drawing of the random number table from which various random numbers are acquired in the gaming machine 100 which concerns on this embodiment. 1 is a block diagram of an entire gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment. It is a block diagram of the launching handle device 103 concerning this embodiment. 1 is a system configuration diagram of a gaming machine 100 and an information management device 750 via the Internet 710 according to the present embodiment. It is a block diagram of the information management device 750 concerning this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the main processes of the game system which concerns on this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the timer interruption process performed by main CPU510a of the main control board 510 which concerns on this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the start winning apparatus detection switch process performed by main CPU510a of the main control board 510 which concerns on this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the gate detection switch process performed by main CPU510a of the main control board 510 which concerns on this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the normal symbol process performed by main CPU510a of the main control board 510 which concerns on this embodiment. It is explanatory drawing of the random number table from which the roaring effect execution random number is acquired in the gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol process performed by main CPU510a of the main control board 510 which concerns on this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the big hit determination process performed by main CPU510a of the main control board 510 which concerns on this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the fluctuation pattern selection process performed by main CPU510a of the main control board 510 which concerns on this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the process during a stop performed by main CPU510a of the main control board 510 which concerns on this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the big prize apparatus process performed by main CPU510a of the main control board 510 which concerns on this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the game state setting process performed by main CPU510a of the main control board 510 which concerns on this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the electric tulip process performed by main CPU510a of the main control board 510 which concerns on this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the timer interruption process performed by sub CPU540a of the presentation control board 540 which concerns on this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the command reception process performed by sub CPU540a of the presentation control board 540 which concerns on this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the demonstration designation | designated command reception process performed by sub CPU540a of the presentation control board 540 which concerns on this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the reservation prefetch process performed by sub CPU540a of the production control board 540 which concerns on this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the start prize-holding prefetch effect lottery process performed by sub CPU540a of the production control board 540 which concerns on this embodiment. It is explanatory drawing of the pattern a which shows a specific example of the normal symbol reservation prefetch effect A which concerns on this embodiment. It is explanatory drawing of the pattern b-1 which shows one specific example of the normal symbol reservation prefetch effect A which concerns on this embodiment. It is a specific example of the normal symbol reservation prefetch effect A according to the present embodiment, and is an explanatory diagram of a pattern b-2 showing a modification of the pattern b-1. It is a flowchart which shows the gate passage reservation prefetch effect lottery process performed by sub CPU540a of the production control board 540 which concerns on this embodiment. It is explanatory drawing of the 1st random number table and 2nd random number table which are used by the normal symbol reservation pre-reading effect lottery process which concerns on this embodiment. It is explanatory drawing of the execution rate of the normal symbol reservation prefetch effect B in the gate passage reservation prefetch effect lottery process which concerns on this embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows one specific example of the normal symbol reservation prefetch effect B which concerns on this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the turn production start command reception process (S2314) performed by sub CPU540a of the production control board 540 which concerns on this embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example (roulette effect) of the roaring effect which concerns on this embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example (curling effect) of the roaring effect concerning this embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the step-up effect in the roaring effect (roulette effect) which concerns on this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the turning effect end command reception process performed by sub CPU540a of the production control board 540 which concerns on this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the game state effect selection process (S2330) performed by sub CPU540a of the effect control board 540 which concerns on this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the change effect selection process performed by sub CPU540a of the effect control board 540 which concerns on this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the presentation mode change process performed by sub CPU540a of the presentation control board 540 which concerns on this embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which showed an example of the kind of effect mode which concerns on this embodiment, and its content. It is explanatory drawing which showed an example of the concrete display of the various production modes set on the screen of the main display apparatus 131 which concerns on this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the change production end process performed by sub CPU540a of the production control board 540 which concerns on this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the effect button process performed by sub CPU540a of the effect control board 540 which concerns on this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the presentation mode selection process performed by sub CPU540a of the presentation control board 540 which concerns on this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the login process performed by sub CPU540a of the presentation control board 540 which concerns on this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the logout process performed by sub CPU540a of the presentation control board 540 which concerns on this embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example 1 of the roaring effect (roulette effect) which concerns on other embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the presentation mode change process performed by sub CPU540a of the presentation control board 540 which concerns on other embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example 2 of the roaring effect (roulette effect) which concerns on other embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the change effect selection process performed by sub CPU540a of the effect control board 540 which concerns on other embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the timer interruption process performed by sub CPU540a of the production control board 540 which concerns on other embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the normal symbol reservation pre-reading effect execution process performed by sub CPU540a of the production control board 540 which concerns on other embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the normal symbol reservation pre-reading effect execution process performed by sub CPU540a of the production control board 540 which concerns on other Embodiment 2. FIG. It is explanatory drawing which showed the other example of the roaring effect execution random number table shown in FIG. It is explanatory drawing of the launching mechanism part 300 when the launching ball detection switch 5600 is provided in the launching rail 104 of the launching handle apparatus 103 which concerns on other embodiment. It is a block diagram of the whole gaming machine 100 when a launch ball detection switch 5600 according to another embodiment is provided.

<Configuration of gaming machine>
First, the configuration of the gaming machine 100 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 1 is a front view of the gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment. The gaming machine 100 is a pachinko gaming machine that launches a game ball based on a player's launch operation, and when a game ball wins a specific winning device, pays out a predetermined number of game balls to the player based on the prize. is there.

  The gaming machine 100 includes an outer frame 160 that is attached to an island facility of a game store, and a glass frame 150 that is rotatably supported by the outer frame 160. The outer frame 160 is detachably provided with a game board 102 in which a game area 106 in which game balls flow down is formed. The glass frame 150 includes a launch handle device 103 that launches a game ball toward the game area 106 by being rotated, an audio output device 132 including a speaker, and an effect lighting device 134 having a plurality of lamps. A first effect button 135 and a second effect button 136 for changing the effect mode by a pressing operation are provided.

  Further, the glass frame 150 is provided with a tray 140 for storing a plurality of game balls. The tray 140 has a downward slope so that the game balls flow down in the direction of the firing handle device 103. . A receiving entrance (not shown) for receiving a game ball is provided at the end of the downward slope of the tray 140, and the game ball received at the entrance is sent to the launch rail 104 indicated by a broken line and fired. It stops at the end of the downward slope of the rail 104. Then, when the player rotates an operation handle 107 of a launch handle device 103 described later, a game ball is launched into the game area 106 with a predetermined launch intensity according to the amount of rotation.

  The game ball fired as described above rises between the outer rail 105a and the inner rail 105b from the launch rail 104 and reaches the game area 106 when the ball return prevention piece 105c is exceeded, and then falls within the game area 106 To do. At this time, the game ball falls unpredictably by a plurality of nails and windmills (not shown) provided in the game area 106.

  A first start winning device 112 having a start area in which a game ball can enter is provided in an area below the center of the game area 106. The first start winning device 112 is a general winning device type winning device, and is provided with a first start winning device detection switch 512 (see FIG. 5) for detecting a game ball. When the first start winning device detection switch 512 detects the entry of a game ball, a “special symbol lottery” (hereinafter also referred to as “hit lottery”), which will be described later, is performed, and a predetermined prize ball (for example, 3 game balls) are paid out.

  Further, below the first start winning device 112, a second start winning device 115 having a start area in which a game ball can be entered is provided. The second start winning device 115 is a so-called tulip-type electric accessory having a pair of movable pieces 115b. The first mode in which the pair of movable pieces 115b is maintained in a closed state and the pair of movable pieces 115b. Is variably controlled to the second mode in which is opened. When the second start winning device 115 is controlled to the first mode, it is impossible to receive game balls (in FIG. 1, the second start winning device 115 is controlled to the first mode). Shows the time). On the other hand, when the second start winning device 115 is controlled to the second mode, the pair of movable pieces 115b function as a receiving tray, and the winning of the game ball to the second start winning device 115 becomes easy. That is, when the second start winning device 115 is in the first mode, there is no game ball winning opportunity, and when it is in the second mode, the game ball winning opportunity is increased.

  In addition, the second start winning device 115 is provided with a second start winning device detection switch 515 (see FIG. 5) for detecting the entering of a game ball. Then, when the second start winning device detection switch 515 detects the entry of a game ball, the “special symbol lottery” (hereinafter also referred to as “hit lottery”), which will be described later, as in the first start winning device 112. And the same prize balls (for example, three game balls) as the first start winning device 112 are paid out.

  In the area on the left side of the game area 106, a normal symbol operation gate 113a having a normal area through which a game ball can pass is provided. The normal symbol operation gate 113a is provided with a gate detection switch 530a (see FIG. 5) for detecting the passage of the game ball. When the gate detection switch 530a detects the passage of the game ball, the “normal symbol of the normal symbol” described later is provided. “Lottery” (hereinafter also referred to as “winning lottery”) is performed. Even if a game ball passes through the normal symbol operation gate 113a, a prize ball based on the passage is not paid out.

  In the area on the right side of the game area 106, in order from the top, the normal symbol operating gate 113b having a normal area through which the game ball can pass, the big winning device 117 into which the game ball can enter, and the second start of the game ball A guide plate 116 that guides to the winning device 115 is provided. The normal symbol operating gate 113b is provided with a gate detection switch 530b (see FIG. 5) for detecting the passage of the game ball, and has the same function as the normal symbol operating gate 113a.

  The grand prize winning device 117 is a so-called attacker-type electric accessory, and has an open / close door 117b that can be erected from the game board surface side to the glass plate side, and the open / close door 117b is on the game board surface side. It is controlled to move between an open state standing up to a closed state and a closed state buried in the game board surface (FIG. 1 shows the time when the open / close door 117b is controlled in the open state). When the open / close door 117b is erected on the game board surface, it functions as a tray for guiding the game ball into the big prize device 117, and the game ball can enter the big prize device 117. In addition, the big prize device 117 is provided with a big prize device detection switch 517 (see FIG. 5). When the big prize device detection switch 517 detects the entry of a game ball, a predetermined prize ball (for example, 15 pieces). Game balls).

  The guide plate 116 is a plate-like member projecting on the game board surface side, and drops the game ball that has reached the guide plate 116 by dropping the area on the right side of the game area 106 in the direction of the second start winning device 115. It has a downward slope to roll and guide the sphere. That is, the guide plate 116 is a member that facilitates winning of a game ball to the second start winning device 115 when the second start winning device 115 is in the second mode.

  At the bottom of the game area 106, an out port 111 is provided for discharging game balls that have not entered any of the first start winning device 112, the second start winning device 115, and the big winning device 117. It has been.

  A main display device 131 made up of a liquid crystal display (LCD) or the like is provided in a substantially central portion of the game area 106, and this main display device 131 displays an image during standby when no game is being performed. Or displaying an image according to the progress of the game. Among them, a plurality of effect symbols for notifying the lottery result of the special symbol are variably displayed based on the winning of the game ball of the first start prize device 112 and the second start prize device 115, and a combination of specific effect symbols (For example, 777 etc.) is stopped and fixedly displayed, so that the big hit is notified as a special symbol lottery result.

  That is, the special symbols displayed on the first special symbol display device 120 and the second special symbol display device 122, which will be described later, when the game ball wins the first start winning device 112 and the second start winning device 115, respectively. The display is changed in accordance with the change display of the special symbol, and is stopped and displayed in accordance with the stop display of the special symbol after a predetermined fluctuation time has elapsed. That is, the timing of the variation display of the effect symbol by the main display device 131 and the variation display of the special symbol by the first special symbol display device 120 and the second special symbol display device 122 are synchronized. In addition, during the variation display of the effect symbol, it may be won by winning a bonus by displaying various images, characters, etc., or displaying a pre-read effect of a reserved display related to a special symbol described later. It also gives players high expectations that they can't.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 1, a sub display device 139 is provided at a substantially upper center portion of the main display device 131, and the sub display device 139 relates to an image displayed on the main display device 131. Thus, an auxiliary image of the display image of the main display device 131 is effect-displayed. In particular, in the present embodiment, the pre-reading effect of the hold display related to the normal symbol, which will be described in detail later, and the effect of the roaring effect regarding whether or not the lottery result of the variable display becomes a win during the variable symbol display of the normal symbol The display is also executed by the sub display device 139. The sub display device 139 is not limited to the illustrated position, and may be disposed anywhere near the main display device 131. For example, the sub display device 139 may be configured to be movable to the front of the screen of the main display device 131. Good. In this embodiment, the main display device 131 and the sub display device 139 are used as liquid crystal display devices. However, a plasma display or an organic EL display may be used, a projector, a so-called 7-segment LED, or a dot matrix. Alternatively, a display device such as a rotating drum may be used.

  Furthermore, a gimmick 109 as a movable accessory used for various effects is provided on the back of the game board 102. The gimmick 109 is configured to be movable with respect to the game board 102, and performs various effects by moving in a predetermined operation according to the progress of the game by the player. The gimmick 109 is initially arranged on the back of the game board 102 and is configured to be movable to the front of the screen of the main display device 131.

  On the lower right side of the inner rail 105 b of the game board 102, there are a normal symbol display device 118, a first special symbol display device 120, a second special symbol display device 122, a normal symbol hold indicator 119, and a first special symbol hold indicator 123. A second special symbol hold indicator 124 is provided. The first and second special symbol display devices 120 and 122 indicate that a game ball has entered the first and second start-up winning devices 112 and 115 (first and second start-up winning device detection switches 512 and 515 to be described later). This is a notification of the jackpot lottery result that was triggered by the fact that a game ball was detected), and is composed of 7-segment LEDs. That is, a plurality of special symbols corresponding to the jackpot lottery result are provided, and the lottery result is displayed by displaying the special symbols corresponding to the jackpot lottery result on the first and second special symbol display devices 120 and 122. The player is notified. For example, “7” is displayed when a big win is won, and “−” is displayed when the player wins.

  Here, “special symbol lottery” means that when a game ball enters the first and second start winning devices 112 and 115, a random number for determining a special symbol is acquired, and the acquired random number is determined in advance. This is a process for determining whether or not a big hit is made by comparing with a value corresponding to the given “big hit”. The jackpot lottery result is not immediately notified to the player, but the special symbols are displayed on the first and second special symbol display devices 120 and 122, and when the predetermined variation time has passed, A special symbol corresponding to the lottery result is fixedly displayed after the stop, and the lottery result is notified to the player.

  The normal symbol display device 118 is a lottery of normal symbols that is performed when a game ball passes through the normal symbol operation gates 113a and 113b (gate detection switches 530a and 530b described later detect the entry of the game ball). The result is notified, and is composed of one LED (“◎” in the figure). In other words, the normal symbol display device 118 notifies the player of the lottery result by turning on the normal symbol display device 22 when the normal symbol lottery is won. Note that the normal symbol display device 118 is not limited to one LED, and is composed of, for example, a display capable of lighting a predetermined symbol display (for example, a lamp capable of alternately lighting “O” and “X”). May be. If the normal symbol lottery is won, the second start winning device 115 is controlled to the second mode (the movable piece 115b is in the open state) for a predetermined time.

  Here, “ordinary symbol lottery” means that when a game ball passes through the normal symbol operation gates 113a and 113b, a random number for determining a normal symbol is acquired, and the acquired random number is a predetermined “winning”. This is a process for determining whether or not the game is successful by comparing with a value corresponding to. The lottery result of the normal symbol does not immediately notify the lottery result after the game ball passes through the normal symbol operation gates 113a and 113b, and the normal symbol display device 122 displays a fluctuation display such as blinking of the normal symbol. When the predetermined fluctuation time has elapsed, the normal symbol corresponding to the normal symbol lottery result is fixedly displayed (lit or extinguished) after the stop, and the lottery result is notified to the player.

  In addition, while the first special symbol display device 120 or the second special symbol display device 122 is displaying the variation of the special symbol, a game ball enters the first and second start winning devices 112 and 115 and immediately wins a big win. If this is not possible, the right to win the jackpot will be held under certain conditions. More specifically, the random numbers for special symbol determination acquired when a game ball enters the first and second start winning devices 112 and 115 are suspended and stored.

  For this hold, the upper limit hold number is set to four, and the hold number is displayed on the first special symbol hold indicator 123 and the second special symbol hold indicator 124, respectively. Here, in the first and second special symbol hold indicators 123 and 124, when there is one hold, the left LED is lit, when there are two hold, the left and right LEDs are lit, and there are three holds. The left LED blinks and the right LED lights, and when there are four holds, the left and right LEDs blink. The display mode of the first and second special symbol hold indicators 123 and 124 is not limited to this. For example, four LEDs are arranged in a horizontal row, and the LEDs on the left side are lit in order from the occurrence of the hold. Also good. The main display device 131 displays a hold image (hold icon) corresponding to the hold related to the special symbol on a one-to-one basis.

  As with the special symbol, when the game ball passes through the normal symbol operating gates 113a and 113b and the winning lottery cannot be performed immediately during the normal symbol variation display, The right to draw will be held. More specifically, a random number for determining a normal symbol acquired when a game ball enters the normal symbol operating gates 113a and 113b is held and stored. For this hold, the upper limit hold number is set to four, and the hold number is displayed on the normal symbol hold indicator 119. In addition, the display mode of the normal symbol hold | maintenance display device 119 is based on the display mode of the 1st, 2nd special symbol hold | maintenance display devices 123 and 124 mentioned above, and description here is abbreviate | omitted. On the sub display device 139, a hold image (hold icon) corresponding to the hold related to the normal symbol on a one-to-one basis is displayed.

  The first effect button 135 mainly functions as a “decision button”, and the second effect button 136 mainly functions as a “select button”. The first effect button 135 is provided with a first effect button detection switch 535 (see FIG. 5) that detects one pressing operation, and the second effect button 136 includes a second effect that detects a plurality of pressing operations. Button detection switches 536a to 536e (see FIG. 5) are provided. When the player's pressing operation is detected from the first effect button detection switch 535 or the second effect button detection switches 536a to 536e, the image displayed on the main display device 131 is changed. In the present embodiment, the first effect button 135, the first effect button detection switch 535, the second effect button 136, and the second effect button detection switches 536a to 536e are collectively referred to as “input device 137”.

<Configuration of launch handle device>
The configuration of the firing handle device 103 and its operating principle will be described with reference to FIGS. First, FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram of an external configuration of the handle portion 200 of the firing handle device 103, wherein (a) is a front view of the handle portion 200, and (b) is a plan view of the firing handle portion 200. The launch handle portion 200 is a device that adjusts the launch, stop, and launch strength (flying distance) of a game ball by the player's operation when playing a game. As shown in FIG. 2, the lower right side of the glass frame 150 A handle base 202 fixed to the handle base 202, a handle cover 203 attached to the handle base 202 from the front, and an operation handle 107 rotatably held between the handle base 202 and the handle cover 203. Yes.

  The handle base 202 includes a substantially cylindrical fixing portion 232 fixed to the glass frame 150 and a substantially hemispherical bulging portion 234 extending forward from the fixing portion 232. Inside the handle base 202, there are various parts such as a launch volume 592 (see FIG. 5) for determining the launch strength of a game ball, which will be described later, and a touch sensor 591 that detects that the player is touching the operation handle 107. (Refer to FIG. 5) or a return spring (not shown) for returning the rotated operation handle 107 to the origin position is incorporated.

  As shown in FIG. 2, on the left side of the bulging portion 234 of the handle base 202, a firing stop button 256 for stopping the firing of the game ball is provided. The firing stop button 256 is configured to be turned on by pressing and stopping the firing of the game ball regardless of the rotation amount of the operation handle 107 of the player. 256 is provided with a firing stop button detection switch 596 (see FIG. 5) for detecting a pressing operation.

  The operation handle 107 is a substantially disk-shaped member, and a substantially mountain-shaped first finger-hanging portion 237a, second finger-hanging portion 237b, third finger-hanging portion 237c, and fourth finger-hanging on the outer peripheral portion of the operation handle 107 A portion 237d is formed. As shown by an arrow A (two-dot chain line) in FIG. 2A, the operation handle 107 is configured to gradually increase the firing strength of the game ball by rotating in the clockwise direction. In the state of being rotated to the position (the state indicated by the two-dot chain line in FIG. 2A), an urging force that always returns to the origin position is given by the restoring force of a return spring (not shown).

  In addition, the operation handle 107 has a conductive surface with metal plating applied to the touch sensor 591 (see FIG. 5), which will be described later, provided inside the fixing portion 232 of the handle base 202. They are connected by lead wires (not shown). Thereby, the operation handle 107 functions as a touch plate of the touch sensor 591, and when the player's hand contacts the surface of the operation handle 107, this contact can be detected based on a change in capacitance. Note that the game ball is configured to be unsuccessful when the touch sensor 591 does not detect the player's contact even when the operation handle 107 is rotated.

  Next, the operation principle of the firing handle device 103 will be described with reference to FIG. FIGS. 3A and 3B are explanatory views for explaining the operation principle of the firing mechanism unit 300 of the firing handle device 103, where FIG. 3A is when the firing solenoid 320 of the firing mechanism unit 300 is not energized, and FIG. The mode at the time of energization of the launching solenoid 320 of the mechanism unit 300 is shown.

  The firing mechanism unit 300 is provided on the end of the firing rail 104 that is inclined downward, and includes a firing solenoid 320 formed of a rotary solenoid and a ball feed solenoid 594 (see FIG. 5) described later. . Further, the launching member 302 is directly connected to the launching solenoid 320, and the launching member 302 is divided into a fork and a hook 304 for launching a game ball and a magnetic first magnet portion 306. Furthermore, a stopper 308 for stopping the game ball and a second magnet unit 310 having a magnetic force different from that of the first magnet unit 306 are provided on the upper side of the downward inclined end of the launch rail 104. .

  When the player rotates the operation handle 107, the touch sensor 591 detects that the operation handle 107 and the player are in contact with each other, and a firing volume described later, which is a variable resistor directly connected to the operation handle 107. 592 (see FIG. 5) also rotates.

  The firing control board 590 receives at least a touch signal from the touch sensor 591 and a voltage value corresponding to the firing volume 592, generates a current value based on the input voltage value, and uses the generated current value as a launching solenoid. 320 is energized. Note that firing control board 590 does not energize firing solenoid 320 unless at least a touch signal is input.

  As shown in FIG. 3A, when the firing solenoid 320 is not energized, the firing solenoid 320 stands by at the origin position, and in this state, the game set at the firing position at the lower end of the firing rail 104 The ball is never fired. When the firing solenoid 320 is energized, the launching member 302 that is directly connected to the firing solenoid 320 rotates as indicated by the arrow D in FIG. 3B, and a game ball is launched by the bar 304 of the launching member 302. Then, a game ball is launched toward the game area 106.

  When the firing solenoid 320 is not energized in the state shown in FIG. 3B, the magnetic force attracted by the first magnet unit 306 and the second magnet unit 310 in addition to the dead weight of the rod 304 causes the state shown in FIG. As shown, the launch member 302 returns to the original origin position. As described above, when the launch control board 590 energizes the launch solenoid 320, the game ball is launched.

<Description of game content>
Next, with reference to FIG. 1, the main flow of the game in the gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment configured as described above will be described. First, in order to obtain a normal symbol hit and a special symbol hit in the normal game state (a game state other than the big hit and short-time game state described later), the player handles the operation handle as shown by an arrow A in FIG. The left-handed game is performed by reducing the amount of rotation of 107, and the first symbol winning gate 112a positioned at the so-called “kee” at the approximate center of the game area 106 and the normal symbol operating gate 113a positioned at the upper left of the game area 106 Aim and fire a game ball.

  In this normal game state, “right-handed” which increases the amount of rotation of the operation handle 107 is not performed because the normal symbol operation gate 113b located at the upper right of the game area 106 passes, This is because it is difficult to win the first starting prize-winning device 112 located at the “nose”. In this state, the second start winning device 115 (hereinafter also referred to as electric Chu 115) is in the first mode in which a game ball cannot be won.

  When the game ball passes through the normal symbol operation gate 113a, the normal symbol display on the normal symbol display device 118 is started based on the passage, and a symbol matching game related to the lottery of the normal symbol is performed. When the game ball wins the first start winning device 112, the special symbol variation display is started on the first special symbol display device 120 based on the winning, and the main display is synchronized with the special symbol variation display. A variation display of the effect symbol is started on the device 131, and a symbol matching game related to the special symbol jackpot drawing is performed.

  Here, with reference to FIG. 4, main random numbers used in the gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram of a random number table in which a big hit random number, a big hit symbol random number, a reach random number, a hit random number, and a hit symbol random number among various random numbers in the gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment are acquired. FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an example of a random symbol table, (b) is a jackpot symbol random number table, (c) is a reach random number table, (d) is a bonus random number table, and (e) is an example of a bonus symbol random number table. The special symbol (production symbol) is generated based on the jackpot random number acquired from the jackpot random number table shown in FIG. 4A and the jackpot symbol random number acquired from the jackpot symbol random number table shown in FIG. 4B. In addition, the normal symbol is generated based on the hit random number acquired by the hit random number table shown in FIG. 4E and the hit symbol random number acquired by the hit symbol random number table shown in FIG. .

  In the jackpot random number table shown in FIG. 4 (a), one random number value is acquired from 300 random numbers from “0” to “299” when the first start winning device 112 and the electric chew 115 are won. The In the case of the jackpot random number table, in the low probability gaming state (the gaming state in which the jackpot probability is low), the jackpot ratio is set to 1/300, for example, and the acquired jackpot random number value is “3” A big hit is determined.

  On the other hand, in the high-probability gaming state (the gaming state in which the jackpot probability is high), the jackpot ratio is set to 10/300, which is 10 times the low-probability gaming state, and the acquired jackpot random number value is “3”, A big hit is determined when “7”, “37”, “67”, “97”, “127”, “157”, “187”, “217”, “247”.

  In addition, in the big hit random number table, a lottery for small hits is also performed. In the example shown in FIG. 4A, the ratio of small hits is set to 6/300, and the acquired big hit random numbers are “0”, “50”, “100”, “150”, “200”, “250”. "Is determined to be a small hit. When this small hit is made, the opening mode of the big winning device 117 operates in the same manner as the opening mode of the big winning device 117 for the probability variation 2R big hit described later.

  In the jackpot symbol random number table shown in FIG. 4B, one random number value is acquired from 250 random numbers from “0” to “249”. And based on the acquired jackpot symbol random number, any one jackpot is determined from a plurality of kinds of jackpots. In the gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment, three types of big hits are usually prepared as a plurality of types of big hits: 8R big hit (with time reduction), probability variation 16R big hit (with time reduction), and probability variation 2R big hit (no time reduction). There are four or more types of jackpots, such as those with different numbers of rounds and those with different opening / closing modes of the door 117b of the big winning device 117 (for example, different opening / closing times and prescribed winning numbers). May be.

  Normally, the number of rounds at the time of a big hit game is 8 rounds, and the open / close door 117b of the big prize device 117 in the round has a predetermined time (for example, 29.5 seconds) or a predetermined number of prizes (max 9). It is a big hit that is released until the ball wins, and the payout of the outgoing ball as a winning ball is not expected very much (eg 1000), but after the big hit game ends, the special symbol changes until a predetermined number of times (eg 100 times) It is a big hit that grants short duration games for a period.

  The probability variation 16R jackpot has 16 rounds at the time of the jackpot game, and the open / close door 117b of the big winning device 117 in the round is a game with a predetermined time (for example, 29.5 seconds) or a prescribed winning number (max 9). It is a big hit that is released until the ball wins, and you can expect payout of the outgoing ball as a prize ball (for example, 2000), and after the big hit game, both high probability games and short-time games until the next big hit It is a jackpot to grant.

  Probability 2R jackpot has a small number of rounds at the time of jackpot game as few as two rounds, and the opening time of the door 117b of the big winning device 117 in the round is extremely short (for example, 0.2 seconds, but the maximum number of winning prizes is 9) Although it is a big hit, it is almost a big hit that gives a high probability game until the next big hit after the big hit game is finished, though it is almost impossible to expect the payout of the ball as a winning ball (almost no winning).

  The opening mode of the big winning device 117 in the probability variation 2R big hit is the same operation as the small hit, and since the short-time game is not given after the big hit game is finished, the player apparently has the probability variation 2R big hit and the small hit. A distinction cannot be made. Therefore, it is difficult for the player to determine whether or not the gaming state has a high probability internally after the jackpot game of the probability variation 2R jackpot, that is, the probability variation 2R jackpot corresponds to a so-called “latent probability variation jackpot”. To do. As will be described in detail later, when the small hit or the probability variation 2R big hit is reached, the effect mode performed in the main display device 131 or the like thereafter shifts to the latent probability mode.

  Further, in the gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment, the ratio at which the big hit is selected is different between when the game ball enters the first start winning device 112 and when the game ball enters the electric chew 115. It is configured. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 4B, if the big hit symbol random number obtained when the game ball wins the first start winning device 112 is “0” to “99”, the normal 8R big hit is selected. The ratio in this case is 100/250, and if it is “100” to “174”, the probability variation 16R big hit is selected, and the ratio in this case is 75/250, and if it is “175” to “249”, Probability 2R jackpot is selected, and the ratio in this case is 75/250.

  On the other hand, if the big hit symbol random number acquired when the game ball is won by the electric chew 115 is “0” to “99”, the 8R big hit is usually selected. In this case, the ratio is 100/250, and “100” to “100” 249 ”, the probability variation 16R big hit is selected, and the ratio in this case is 150/250. The probability variation 2R jackpot is not selected when winning the electric Chu 115.

  Comparing the type of jackpot selected at the time of winning the first start winning device 112 and the time of winning the electric Chu 115, the ratio of the probability variation 16R jackpot at the time of winning the first start winning device 112 is 75/250. When the electric Chu 115 wins, the ratio of the probability variation 16R big hit is 150/250, and when the electric Chu 115 wins, the ratio at which the probability variation 16R big hit is selected is higher. Furthermore, when the first start winning device 112 is won, the ratio of the probable 2R jackpot is 75/250, whereas when the electric Chu 115 prize is won, the ratio of the probable 2R jackpot is 0/250 (note that the first As shown in the pie chart of FIG. 4 (b), the distribution of the probability variation big hit (or the normal big hit) selected at the time of the one-start winning device 112 and the electric Chu 115 prize is the same (the ratio of the probability variation big hit is 150/250, usually the ratio of big hits is 100/250)).

  That is, the electric chew 115 is configured to be more advantageous for the player than the first start winning device 112. With this configuration, when the game state shifts to the so-called electric-chu-support game state (short-time game state) in which the winning rate of the game ball to the electric chew 115 is high, the probability of consecutive winning of the probability variation 16R jackpot increases. Therefore, it can be expected that a large number of balls will be obtained, and a highly interesting game can be provided.

  In the reach random number table shown in FIG. 4C, when the game ball is won by the start winning device (the first start winning device 112 or the electric Chu 115), the 250 random numbers from “0” to “249” are selected. One random value is acquired. In the case of the reach random number table, the reach ratio is set to 22/250, for example, and it is determined that the reach is present when the acquired reach random number value is “0” to “21”. On the other hand, the ratio of no reach is set to 228/250, and it is determined that there is no reach when the acquired reach random number values are “22” to “249”. The reach random number is a random number for determining whether or not a reach effect is performed when a special symbol lottery is lost.

  In the hit random number table for drawing the random numbers of normal symbols shown in FIG. 4D, when the game ball passes through the normal symbol operation gates 113a and 113b, the ten random numbers from “0” to “9” are selected. One random value is acquired. In the case of a winning random number table, in a gaming state other than a short working time (hereinafter also referred to as a short working time gaming state), the winning ratio is set to 1/10, for example, and the winning random number value is “7”. Determined. On the other hand, in the short-time gaming state, the winning ratio is set to 9/10 that is nine times that of the non-short-time gaming state, and it is determined that the winning number is “0” to “8”.

  In the hit symbol random number table shown in FIG. 4E, one random number value is acquired from three random numbers from “0” to “2”. Then, based on the acquired winning design random number, any one of a plurality of types of winning is determined. In the gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment, two types of hits, short and long, are prepared as a plurality of types.

  Short wins per short period (for example, a single open of 0.5 seconds, a maximum number of winnings of 9 max), which is controlled to the second mode in which the electric Chu 115 is opened when a win is won by a normal symbol lottery. On the other hand, the long win is per long time during which the electric chew 115 is controlled to the second mode (for example, a single opening of 6 seconds and a maximum number of winning prizes of 9). In the case of the winning symbol random number table, the ratio per short is set to 2/3, for example, and when the acquired winning symbol random number value is “0” or “1”, it is determined that the hit is short. The ratio is set to 1/3, for example, and when the acquired winning symbol random number value is “2”, it is determined to be long hit.

  In the short hit, since the time for which the electric Chu 115 is controlled to the second mode is short open, it is difficult to win a game ball to the electric Chu 115, and therefore it is almost possible to expect the payout of the outgoing ball as a prize ball. In addition, the special symbol jackpot lottery based on the winning is almost impossible to expect.

  On the other hand, in the long win, since the time for which the electric chew 115 is controlled in the second mode is long open, it is possible to expect a plurality of game balls (upper limit is 9) to win the electric chew 115. As a result, it is possible to expect a payout of a special ball as well as a special symbol jackpot lottery based on the winnings. In addition, as described above, the rate of selection of the probability variation 16R big hit is higher when the electric Chu 115 wins than when the first start winning device 112 wins. Winning the electric Chu 115 is an extremely important item in the game, and this improves the game preference.

  In addition, this winning symbol random number table is used only for the short-time gaming state. When the gaming state is short, when the normal symbol lottery is won, The time controlled in the mode of 2 and the release mode are all performed in accordance with the above long (for example, a single release of 5 seconds, a specified maximum number of winnings of 9).

  There are various types of random numbers used in the gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment other than the big hit random numbers, big hit symbol random numbers, reach random numbers, hit random numbers, and hit symbol random numbers. The roaring effect execution random number related to the “turning effect” regarding whether or not the lottery result of the normal symbol is a win will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Returning to FIG. 1, when the player is “left-handed” in the normal gaming state, the symbol matching game related to the normal symbol lottery is started, and the normal symbol display device 118 changes the normal symbol. When the normal symbol stops and lights up or turns off after a predetermined fluctuation time has elapsed since the start of the blinking operation as a display, it is confirmed and displayed, and if this confirmed normal symbol is lit, it is a win (see FIG. 4D). When the winning random number value obtained in the winning random number table is “7”, the winning probability is 1/10), and the electric Chu 115 is controlled to the second mode (the movable piece 115b is in the open state) in which the winning chance of the game ball is increased. Is done.

  At this time, when the normal symbol hit is a short hit (the ratio 2/3 when the hit symbol random number value obtained by the hit symbol random number table of FIG. Since the opening time is short (single opening of 0.5 seconds) and it is not easy to win this electric Chu 115, the player has left-handed as it is as shown by the arrow A in FIG. The state will be maintained. As a result, the game ball rarely wins the electric chew 115 if lucky.

  On the other hand, when the normal symbol hit is long hit (the rate is 1/3 when the hit symbol random number value obtained in the hit symbol random number table in FIG. Is long (single opening for 6 seconds), and when the electric chew 115 is in the open state, the player increases the amount of rotation of the operation handle 107 and performs “right-handed”.

  When the “right strike” is performed, the game ball falls on the right side of the main display device 131 in the game area 106 as shown by an arrow B in FIG. Then, the game ball that has reached the guide plate 116 is guided to roll on the guide plate 116 and win a prize to the open electric chew 115. Thereby, a large number of game balls easily win the electric chew 115.

  Then, when a game ball wins the electric chew 115, the special symbol variation display on the second special symbol display device 122 and the production symbol variation display on the main display device 131 are started based on the winning, and the special symbol jackpot is displayed. A symbol matching game related to the lottery is performed. Note that when the electric chew 115 is in the open state due to a long hit, the game ball wins the electric chew 115 even if the player does not “right hit” and does “left hit” as it is. Although it is possible, the winning efficiency is low compared to the case where the right board is used and the guide plate 116 is not used, and there is a high probability of being disadvantageous for the player.

  Thus, when the game ball is won in the first start winning device 112 or the electric chew 115 and the symbol matching game related to the special symbol jackpot drawing is performed, the main display device 131 displays the first effect button 135 and the second Reach effect that makes the player operate the effect button 136 and operates the gimmick 109 on the front of the screen of the main display device 131 in a predetermined manner (the jackpot acquired in the jackpot random number table of FIG. 4A) When the random number value is “3”, the ratio 1/300, or when the reach random number value acquired from the reach random number table of FIG. 4C is “0” to “21”, the ratio 22/250), or Various effects such as a pre-reading effect for a hold display related to a special symbol, which will be described later, are executed.

  Furthermore, when a game ball is won in the first start winning device 112 or the electric Chu 115 and a symbol matching game related to a special symbol jackpot drawing is performed, an effect mode is set on the screen of the main display device 131. As will be described in detail later, this effect mode is provided with a plurality of types having different backgrounds, special symbol scrolls, lottery lines, stages, zones, and the like. The effect mode that is set in the main display device 131 in accordance with the execution of the symbol matching game related to the jackpot lottery is one of these types of effect modes at a predetermined timing (the number of special symbol changes and the game state). Etc.) and is configured to stay continuously for a predetermined period. Therefore, the player pays attention to the main display device 131 rather than the first and second special symbol display devices 120 and 122.

  Furthermore, in this embodiment, as will be described in detail later, when a symbol matching game related to a normal symbol winning lottery is performed in the short-time outside gaming state, the sub display device 139 displays this variation during normal symbol variation display. A roaring effect regarding whether or not the lottery result of the variable display is a win, and a pre-reading effect of the hold display related to the normal symbol are executed. Therefore, in this case, the player can display the normal symbol display device. The sub display device 139 is watched more than 118.

  In this way, by performing an elaborate effect on the main display device 131 and the sub display device 139, the game's preference is improved, and as a result, the player can expect great expectations while fully enjoying these effects. You can face a game with a feeling.

  It should be noted that the first start winning device 112, the electric tuner during the variable display of the special symbol (the effect symbol in the main display device 131) or the big hit or the small hit in the first special symbol display device 120 or the second special symbol display device 122. When a game ball wins in 115, the right to win a big win is reserved and stored (maximum of 4), and the first and second special symbol hold indicators 123 and 124 light in a predetermined manner according to the number of reserved memories. To do. In addition, the main display device 131 displays a hold image (hold icon) corresponding to the number of reserved memories of the special symbol on a one-to-one basis in a predetermined manner.

  Similarly, when a game ball passes through the normal symbol operation gates 113a and 113b during normal symbol fluctuation display or when the electric chew 115 is opened, the right of the winning lottery is held and stored (up to four). The normal symbol hold indicator 119 lights up in a predetermined manner according to the number of reserved memories. In addition, on the sub display device 139, a reserved image (hold icon) corresponding to the number of reserved symbols of the normal symbol is displayed in a predetermined manner.

  Thereby, the player can easily confirm how many jackpots and winning lottery rights are currently reserved. In the gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment, the reserved memory related to the special symbol is digested with priority over the electric chew 115. You may make it carry out in order.

  Then, in the normal gaming state, the special symbol is stopped and fixedly displayed after a predetermined fluctuation time has elapsed from the start of the special symbol variation display on the first and second special symbol display devices 120 and 122. Is a big hit if it matches a predetermined jackpot symbol (for example, “7”) (when the jackpot random number value obtained in the jackpot random number table of FIG. 4A is “3”, the jackpot probability is 1/300). The specific display symbol combination (for example, “777” or the like) is also stopped and displayed on the main display device 131, and the player is informed of the big hit as a special symbol lottery result (however, the probability variation 2R big hit is excluded).

  Then, when the lottery result of the special symbol becomes a big hit in this way, the opening / closing door 117b of the big winning device 117 is controlled to open and close in a predetermined manner, so that the chances of winning the game balls are greatly increased, and the player can play a large number of game balls. You can play a jackpot game that can earn you and increase your possession. When the big hit game is started, the player turns the operation handle 107 greatly to perform “right-handed”, and the player wins the big winning device 117 with the open / close door 117b located at the lower right of the game area 106 opened. Aim and fire a game ball.

  Here, the big hit symbol random number value obtained from the big hit symbol random number table of FIG. 4B is normally “0” to “99” for both the first start winning device 112 and the electric chew 115, and the ratio 100 / 250), an 8-round jackpot game is played, and after the 8-round jackpot game ends, the game state is shortened for a period until the special symbol changes 100 times.

  In addition, the big hit symbol random number value obtained from the big hit symbol random number table of FIG. 4B is “100” to “174”, the ratio 75/250, the ratio 75/250 In the case of 115, when “100” to “249”, ratio 150/250), a 16-round jackpot game is played, and after the 16-round jackpot game ends, the game state has a high probability until the next jackpot (FIG. 4 ( The big hit random number values acquired in the big hit random number table of a) are “3”, “7”, “37”, “67”, “97”, “127”, “157”, “187”, “217”, “ 247 ", the jackpot probability is 10/300) and the time is short. That is, the big hit loops. The number of loops of the big hit may be unlimited, and if the big hit is repeated a predetermined number of times (for example, five times), the next big hit may be forced to become the normal big hit (so-called limiter function). ).

  On the other hand, the jackpot symbol random value obtained from the jackpot symbol random number table of FIG. 4B based on the winning of the first start winning device 112 is “175” to “249”, the ratio 75/250 ), A combination of specific effect symbols is also stopped and displayed on the main display device 131. In this case, the reach effect is not performed regardless of the value of the reach random number, and the effect symbol combination is not a doublet or the like. For example, a casual combination of numbers such as “359” is stopped and displayed so that the player cannot intentionally determine that the special symbol lottery result has been a promising 2R big hit. Then, a two-round jackpot game is performed, and after the two-round jackpot game is over, the game state has a high probability (latency mode) until the next jackpot is reached.

  As a result of the big hit lottery, the big hit random values acquired in the big hit random number table of FIG. 4A are “0”, “50”, “100”, “150”, “200”, “250”. When the small hit probability is 6/300), a combination of specific effect symbols is stopped and displayed on the main display device 131. In this case, as in the case of the probability variation 2R big hit, a combination of casual numbers and the like is stopped and displayed. The player is intentionally prevented from determining that a special symbol lottery result has been won. In other words, this is to confuse the player with the small hit and the probability variation 2R big hit, and to hide the high probability after the probability variation 2R big hit (making it difficult for the player to know whether the probability is high or low).

  In this way, the probability variation 16R jackpot that can win more balls is selected when the electric Chu 115 winning is larger than the first start winning device 112 winning (the stop at the probability variation 16R jackpot symbol). Since the probability is high, the player can have great expectation for the symbol matching game related to the special symbol based on the time of winning the electric chew 115.

  When the game state is short, the special symbol and the normal symbol change time is shortened, and in the symbol matching game related to the normal symbol, which is mainly performed based on the passage of the normal symbol operation gate 113b, a high probability (When the winning random number value obtained from the winning random number table in FIG. 4D is “0” to “8”, the winning probability is 9/10), and the electric Chu 115 is controlled to the second mode. Since the playing time and release mode are performed in accordance with the above long game, the chances of winning the game ball increase, and the player can maintain the current ball without reducing it.

  Therefore, when the short-time game is started, as in the case of the big hit game described above, the player operates the normal symbol located at the upper right of the game area 106 in order to perform the “right stroke” by rotating the operation handle 107 greatly. A game ball is launched aiming at the gate 113b. Regardless of whether or not the normal symbol operation gate 113b passes, the “right-handed” game ball finally reaches the guide plate 116, and the game ball that has reached the guide plate 116 rolls on the guide plate 116. Thus, it is guided to win a prize to the electric Chu 115 that is frequently opened. That is, in the short-time game, the player frequently wins the electric Chu 115 which is more advantageous to the player than the first start winning device 112. In the short-time game after the probability variation 16R jackpot game ends, the jackpot probability is even higher, so the game state is extremely advantageous for the player.

  In the short-time game, even if the player performs “left-handed”, the game ball can pass through the normal symbol operating gate 113a and can win the electric chew 115, but “right-handed” As compared with the case where the guide plate 116 is not used, the winning efficiency for the electric chew 115 is worse, and it becomes easier to win the first start winning device 112 which is disadvantageous for the player than the electric chew 115. It is disadvantageous for the player. The above is the main flow of the game in the gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment.

<Configuration of control means>
Next, control means for controlling the progress of the game will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5 is a block diagram of the gaming machine 100 as a whole. The main control board 510 is a main control means for controlling the basic operation of the game, and includes a one-chip microcomputer 510m composed of a main CPU 510a, a main ROM 510b and a main RAM 510c, an input port and an output port for the main control board (not shown). ) And is connected to the effect control board 540, the payout control board 580, and the power supply board 570.

  On the input side of the main control board 510, a game ball has entered the first start winning device detection switch 512, which detects that a game ball has entered the first start winning device 112, and the normal symbol operation gates 113a, 113b. The gate detection switches 530a and 530b for detecting this, the second start winning device detection switch 515 for detecting that the game ball has entered the second start winning device 115, and the game ball having entered the big winning device 117. A large winning device detection switch 517 to be detected is connected, and various signals are input to the main control board 510.

  On the output side of the main control board 510, a second start winning device opening / closing solenoid 516 for opening / closing a pair of movable pieces 115b of the second start winning device 115, and a large winning device opening / closing for operating the opening / closing door 117b of the large winning device 117 are operated. Solenoid 518, first and second special symbol display devices 120 and 122 that display special symbols, normal symbol display device 118 that displays normal symbols, and first and second special symbol hold displays that display the number of reserved balls of special symbols The devices 123 and 124, the normal symbol hold display device 119 for displaying the number of reserved balls of the normal symbol, and the game information output terminal plate 519 for outputting predetermined game information to the outside are connected to output various signals.

  The main CPU 510a of the main control board 510 reads out a program stored in the main ROM 510b based on input signals from the detection switches and timers, performs arithmetic processing, and directly controls each device and display, or Data and commands are transmitted to other boards according to the result of the arithmetic processing.

  The main ROM 510b of the main control board 510 stores a game control program, data necessary for determination for various games, and a table. For example, a jackpot determination table (see FIG. 4) referred to in the jackpot lottery, a symbol determination table for determining a special symbol stop symbol, a variation pattern determination table for determining a special symbol variation pattern, and the like are stored in the main ROM 510b. .

  The main RAM 510c of the main control board 510 functions as a data work area during the arithmetic processing of the main CPU 510a, and has a plurality of storage areas. For example, the main RAM 510c includes a normal / special symbol holding storage area, a normal / special symbol data storage area, a normal / special symbol random value storage area, a round number storage area, a gate / various winning device data storage area, a game state storage area. A game state buffer, a normal / special stop symbol data storage area, an effect transmission data storage area, a management device transmission data storage area, a hall facility transmission data storage area, various timers and counters, and the like are provided.

  The power supply board 570 is provided with a backup power supply made of a capacitor, supplies a power supply voltage to the gaming machine 100, monitors a power supply voltage supplied to the gaming machine 100, and when the power supply voltage becomes a predetermined value or less, An interruption detection signal is output to the main control board 510. More specifically, when the power interruption detection signal becomes high level, the main CPU 510a becomes operable, and when the power interruption detection signal becomes low level, the main CPU 510a becomes inactive state. The backup power source is not limited to a capacitor, and may be a battery, for example, or a capacitor and a battery may be used in combination. In addition to the main control board 510, the effect control board 540, the payout control board 580, and the launch control board 590 are connected to the power supply board 570.

  The effect control board 540 mainly controls each effect such as during game or standby. The effect control board 540 includes a sub CPU 540a, a sub ROM 540b, and a sub RAM 540c, and is connected to the main control board 510 so as to be communicable in one direction from the main control board 510 to the effect control board 540. . Also, the effect control board 540 includes a first effect button detection switch 535, second effect button detection switches 536a to 536e, and the back of the gaming machine 100 that is turned on to prevent the game history from being erased by a third party. A clear restriction button detection switch 538 of a clear restriction button (not shown) provided on the side, and a firing control board 590 for inputting a firing stop signal to be described later are connected.

  The effect control board 540 is equipped with an RTC (real time clock) 540d that outputs the current time. The sub CPU 540a inputs a date signal indicating the current date or a time signal indicating the current time from the RTC 540d, and executes various processes based on the current date and time. The RTC 540d is normally operated by power from the gaming machine 100 when power is supplied to the gaming machine 100, and is supplied from backup power mounted on the power supply board 570 when the power of the gaming machine 100 is turned off. It operates with a power source that operates. Therefore, the RTC 540d can count the current date and time even when the gaming machine 100 is powered off. Note that the RTC 540d may be provided with a battery on the effect control board 540 and operated by the battery.

  The sub CPU 540a of the effect control board 540 receives the data and command transmitted from the main control board 510, the firing stop signal transmitted from the launch control board 590, the first effect button detection switch 535, or the second effect button detection switches 536a to 536e. Based on the input signal from the timer, etc., the program stored in the sub ROM 540b is read out to perform arithmetic processing, and corresponding data is transmitted to the lamp control board 560 or the image control board 550 based on the processing.

  The sub CPU 540a receives control signals such as a one-way strobe signal, an image control command signal, and a lamp control command signal from the main CPU 510a of the main control board 510 via the input circuit, and when the strobe signal is input, The CPU 540a is configured to recognize this control command. For example, when a variation pattern designation command indicating a variation pattern of a special symbol is received, the contents of the received variation pattern designation command are analyzed, and the main display device 131, the sub display device 139, the audio output device 132, and the effect drive device 561 are analyzed. Then, data for causing the effect handle device 562 and the effect illumination device 134 to execute a predetermined effect is generated, and the data is transmitted to the image control board 550 and the lamp control board 560. The effect driving device 561 gives the player various expectations by driving the gimmick 109 in a predetermined manner.

  The sub-ROM 540b of the effect control board 540 stores a program for effect control, data necessary for determining various games, and a table. For example, the sub ROM 540b includes a variation effect pattern determination table for determining an effect pattern based on a variation pattern designation command received from the main control board 510, an effect symbol determination table for determining a combination of effect symbols to be stopped and displayed, and the like. It is remembered.

  The sub RAM 540c of the effect control board 540 functions as a data work area during the arithmetic processing of the sub CPU 540a, and has a plurality of storage areas. The sub RAM 540c includes a game state storage area, an effect mode storage area, an effect pattern storage area, an effect symbol storage area, a gate / various winning device data storage area, a date / time information storage area, a login state storage area, a calculation data storage area, various A flag storage area, a firing operation information storage area, a player information storage area, a game history information storage area, a code information storage area, various timers and counters, and the like are provided.

  The payout control board 580 controls payout of game balls. The payout control board 580 includes a one-chip microcomputer composed of a payout CPU, a payout ROM, and a payout RAM (not shown). The payout control board 580 is connected to the main control board 510 via a wire (harness), and is connected to the ball rental connection board 584. The card unit 500 is also connected. In addition, the payout control board 580 is connected to the main control board 510 and the card unit 500 (ball lending connection board 584) so as to be capable of bidirectional communication.

  Also, on the input side of the payout control board 580, a payout ball counting switch 582 and a door opening switch 583 for detecting whether or not a game ball has been paid out are also connected. Further, the ball lending connection board 584 is connected with a ball lending switch 585 and a return switch 586, and various input signals of the ball lending switch 585 and the return switch 586 are sent out via the ball lending connection board 584. 580 is input. Further, a payout motor 581 of a payout device for paying out a predetermined number of game balls from the game ball storage unit is connected to the output side of the payout control board 580.

  The payout CPU reads out a program stored in the payout ROM based on input signals from the payout ball counting switch 582, the door opening switch 583, the ball lending switch 585, the return switch 586, and the like, and performs arithmetic processing. Specifically, when the payout CPU receives a payout number designation command generated when a game ball wins a predetermined winning device from the main control board 510, a predetermined number according to the content of the payout number designation command is received. The game ball is paid out (prize ball control), and the payout motor 581 is driven to pay out a predetermined game ball.

  The payout CPU, after confirming the connection with the card unit 500 via the ball lending connection board 584, inputs a ball lending signal from the ball lending switch 585 via the ball lending connection board 584. While exchanging information, a control (ball lending control) for paying out a specified number of game balls is performed, and a payout motor 581 is driven to pay out a predetermined game ball.

  The lamp control board 560 controls lighting of the effect lighting device 134 provided on the game board 102 and controls driving of the motor for changing the light irradiation direction. For example, the effect lighting device 134 changes the light irradiation direction and emission color of each lamp to perform the effect by illumination. The lamp control board 560 controls the energization of the drive source of the effect driving device 561, such as a solenoid or a motor that operates the gimmick 109 in a predetermined mode, and performs the effect by the gimmick 109.

  Further, the lamp control board 560 performs drive control on the vibrator motor 563, the air sending fan 564, and the flashing LED 565 that constitute the rendering handle device 562 provided in the firing handle device 103. For example, in a roaring effect that is executed when the lottery result of a normal symbol variation display is a win (especially a long win), the player is notified in advance that the lottery result of the variation display is a hit (one notification) ), Or in the variation effect executed when the variation display lottery result of the design symbol related to the winning of the electric Chu 115 is a big hit, the player is notified in advance that the lottery result of the variation display will be a big hit. In order to notify (single notification), the vibrator motor 563 is driven and controlled to vibrate the gripping portion of the firing handle device 103, or the air delivery fan 564 is driven and controlled to air from the gripping portion of the firing handle device 103. , Or the flash LED 565 is driven and controlled to emit light in a predetermined manner to the grip portion of the launch handle device 103 (high-speed flash or high-speed flash) And to perform the flashing flash) directing that or. The lamp control board 560 is connected to the effect control board 540, and performs the above-described controls based on various commands transmitted from the effect control board 540.

  The image control board 550 is connected to the main display device 131, the sub display device 139, and the audio output device 132, and based on various commands transmitted from the effect control board 540, the main display device 131 and the sub display device 139. The display control of the image and the output control of the sound in the sound output device 132 are performed. The image control board 550 is a host CPU for performing image display control of the main display device 131 and the sub display device 139, a host RAM having a temporary storage area functioning as a work area for the host CPU, and a control process for the host CPU. A host ROM storing programs and the like, a CGROM storing image data, a VRAM having a frame buffer for drawing image data, a VDP serving as an image processor, and a sound control circuit for controlling sound are provided.

  The host CPU instructs the main display device 131 and the sub display device 139 to display the image data stored in the CGROM in the VDP based on the effect pattern designation command received from the effect control board 540. The VDP draws image data stored in the CGROM in the frame buffer of the VRAM based on an instruction from the host CPU. Next, a video signal (RGB signal or the like) is generated based on the image data stored in the display frame buffer in the VRAM, and the generated video signal is output to the liquid crystal display device.

  The sound control circuit includes an audio ROM that stores a large number of audio data. The sound control circuit reads out a predetermined program based on a command transmitted from the effect control board 540 and also outputs the audio output device 132. Audio output control at. For example, the audio output device 132 outputs BGM (background music), SE (sound effect), and the like, and performs effects by sound. In addition, the sound output device 132 receives a predetermined sound effect (for example, “Cuen, Cuen”) when the vibrator motor 563, the air sending fan 564 or the flash LED 565 is driven and controlled. And an announcement sound that suggests that the jackpot will be confirmed).

  The launch control board 590 controls the launch of the game ball. The launch control board 590 is connected to the payout control board 580 in both directions, a touch sensor 591, a launch volume 592, and a right-handed button detection switch 595 are connected to the input side, and the effect control board 540 is connected to the output side. The launch solenoid 320 and the ball feed solenoid 594 are connected.

  FIG. 6 is a block diagram of the firing handle device 103. As described above, the handle unit 200 of the firing handle device 103 is provided with the touch sensor 591, the firing volume 592, and the firing stop button detection switch 595, and the firing control board 590 receives the touch signal from the touch sensor 591 that is input. Based on the firing stop signal from the firing stop button detection switch 595 and the voltage supplied from the firing volume 592, the firing solenoid 320 (rotary solenoid) and the ball feed solenoid (straight solenoid) 594 constituting the firing mechanism unit 300. And a firing stop signal is output to the effect control board 540.

  Specifically, the firing control board 590 includes a firing control circuit 600. When the touch sensor 591 detects that the player has touched the operation handle 107, the firing control circuit 600 includes a firing solenoid 320 and a ball feed solenoid. A touch signal permitting energization of 594 is output.

  Further, when the firing stop button detection switch 595 detects that the player has pressed the firing stop button 256 and turned on, the firing control circuit 600 is cut off from energization of the launch solenoid 320 and the ball feed solenoid 594. A firing stop signal (for driving control) for stopping the launch of the sphere is output. The firing volume 592 divides a constant voltage (for example, 5 V) applied to the firing volume 592 by a variable resistor, and supplies the divided voltage to the firing control circuit 600 (the voltage to be supplied to the firing control circuit 600). Variable). That is, the firing volume 592 increases the voltage supplied to the firing control circuit 600 as the rotation amount of the operation handle 107 increases.

  The firing control circuit 600 receives a touch signal (the player's hand touches the operation handle 205) and does not receive a firing stop signal (for driving control) (the firing stop button 256 is not operated). ), The voltage input from the firing volume 592 is output to the firing solenoid drive circuit 604 and the ball feed solenoid drive circuit 606. As a result, the firing solenoid 320 and the ball feed solenoid 594 are energized, and the game ball is launched at a firing intensity corresponding to the amount of rotation of the operation handle 107.

  On the other hand, the firing control circuit 600 receives a firing stop signal (for driving control) when no touch signal is input (the player's hand is not in contact with the operation handle 205) or even when the touch signal is input. If so, the voltage from the firing volume 592 is cut off. As a result, the firing solenoid 320 and the ball feed solenoid 594 stop driving, and the game ball is stopped firing regardless of the amount of rotation of the operation handle 107. Even when the touch signal is input and the firing stop signal (for driving control) is not input, when the operation handle 107 is not rotated (origin position), naturally, Launch is stopped. When the launching of the game ball is stopped in this way, the launch control circuit 600 gives a launch stop signal (for production) to the effect control board 540 to execute the normal symbol hold-prefetch effect described later. Output.

  The timing signal generation circuit 602 includes a crystal oscillator (not shown), and outputs a pulse signal of about 99 times per minute to the firing solenoid drive circuit 604 and the ball feed solenoid drive circuit 606.

  The firing solenoid drive circuit 604 and the ball feed solenoid drive circuit 606 have a voltage-current conversion circuit (not shown) that generates a current based on the voltage input from the firing control circuit 600. That is, the firing solenoid drive circuit 604 generates a firing current that is directly proportional to the voltage input from the firing control circuit 600, and the ball feed solenoid drive circuit 606 is fixed based on the voltage input from the firing control circuit 600. Generates current for ball feeding.

  The firing solenoid drive circuit 604 and the ball feed solenoid drive circuit 606 receive the pulse signal output from the timing signal generation circuit 602, and each time the pulse signal output from the timing signal generation circuit 602 is input, the voltage current The firing and ball feeding currents generated by the conversion circuit are output to energize the firing solenoid 320 and the ball feeding solenoid 594.

  As a result, the launch solenoid 320 and the ball feed solenoid 594 are driven, and the game ball to be fired onto the launch rail 104 is sent out by the ball feed solenoid 594, and the delivered game ball is directly connected to the launch solenoid 320. The game ball is launched by 302 and is launched from the launch rail 104 toward the game area 106 with a predetermined launch strength (a launch strength proportional to the amount of rotation of the operation handle 107). Since the timing signal generation circuit 602 generates 99 pulse signals per minute, up to 99 gaming balls can be launched per minute.

<Game system configuration>
Next, the configuration of the gaming system including the gaming machine 100 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 7 is a system configuration diagram of the gaming machine 100 and the information management device 750 via the Internet 710. The gaming machine 100 can access an information management device 750 that manages the gaming history of games played on the gaming machine 100 via the Internet 710 which is a kind of public line. The “game history” here means the number of big hits, the number of chances of change, the number of time reductions, the number of wins of the first start winning device 112 and the second start winning device (electric Chu) 115, the number of fluctuations of special symbols, The number of times, the number of times per short, the number of times of passing through the normal symbol operation gates 113a and 113b, the number of times of fluctuation of the normal symbol, the number of points and items to be described later, and other effect images displayed on the main display device 131, etc. Although the history is shown, it is not necessarily all history, and may be a partial history specified in the game.

  In the gaming machine 100, when a start operation (input operation of a password or the like related to a login request to the gaming machine 100) is performed by the player and the game is started, game history information indicating a history of game contents performed by the player I will remember. In the gaming machine 100, when the player performs a termination operation (an input operation related to a logout request from the gaming machine 100), the player information, the stored game history information, and the information management device 750 are accessed. Code information is generated based on the address (so-called homepage address) and the like, and the generated code information is displayed on the main display device 131.

  Here, “player information” is identification information for identifying an individual player, and is information created based on a terminal ID, a telephone number, and the like built in the information terminal 700 owned by the player. The information terminal 700 is not limited to a mobile phone or a smartphone, and may be a fixed terminal such as a personal computer. In this case, the “player information” may be a MAC address or an IP address. Further, the configuration of the “code information” may be a character string such as a bar code or alphanumeric characters in addition to a matrix type two-dimensional code 720 including a QR code (registered trademark). The gaming machine 100 can play a game without performing the start operation or the end operation, but at least a game in which the start operation is performed is referred to as a “game accompanied by a login request” as appropriate. .

  For example, the player uses the information terminal 700 such as a camera-equipped mobile phone that can access the Internet 710 to capture and read the code information displayed on the gaming machine 100 with the camera, and accesses the information management device 750. When the code information is a character string, the player directly inputs the character string by operating the information terminal 700, instead of inputting the code information to the information terminal 700 by imaging with the camera of the information terminal 700. The information management device 750 may be accessed. The information terminal 700 displays a use screen for the player information management function of the information management device 750, accepts the player's operation, and requests the information management device 750 to register game history information.

  When accessed from the information terminal 700, the information management device 750 registers the game history information included in the code information in association with the player information. The information management device 750 includes a Web server 751 for displaying player information and game history information, an application server 752 for performing player registration processing and authentication processing, and a database server 753 for registering player game history information. It consists of and.

  In this embodiment, the information management apparatus 750 is configured by the Web server 751, the application server 752, and the database server 753 as described above. However, the information management apparatus 750 may be a single server or a server having other functions. You may go out.

  As shown in FIG. 7, in the gaming machine 100, a game information output terminal plate 519 for outputting various signals indicating the above-mentioned predetermined game information to the outside is connected to a game hall management computer 770 installed in the game hall. Yes. Various signals output from the game information output terminal board 519 include, for example, hit, jackpot, reach, start (variation of special symbol, normal symbol), winning (including gate passage), probability variation, time reduction, launch ball ( Out balls), prize balls (safe balls), and the like. That is, the game hall management computer 770 receives such game machine 100 operation data from the game information output terminal board 519 of each game machine 100. Various signals representing are input. The game hall management computer 770 collects, calculates, and analyzes game information input from each of these game machines 100, thereby generating useful information useful for game hall management.

  In FIG. 7, each gaming machine 100 (game information output terminal board 519) and the game hall management computer 770 are directly connected, but this is different from each gaming machine 100 (game information output terminal board 519) and game. A relay device (for example, a call display device provided in one-to-one correspondence with the gaming machine 100 on the upper part of the island stand (not shown) on which the gaming machine 100 is installed) is provided between the game management computer 770 and game information output The game information output from the terminal board 519 may be output to the game hall management computer 770 via this relay device. In this way, information useful to the player can be displayed on the relay device, which leads to an improvement in service at the game hall.

  Next, the functional configuration of the information management apparatus 750 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 8 is a block diagram of the information management device 750. The information management device 750 includes at least an information transmission / reception control unit 810, an information management control unit 820, an information storage unit 830, a password generation unit 840, a game history management unit 850, and a usage history management unit 860. Yes. Each component of the information management device 750 is configured by appropriately using the functions of the Web server 751, the application server 752, and the database server 753 shown in FIG.

  The information transmission / reception control unit 810 is a communication interface. In particular, it accepts an access request from the information terminal 700 and outputs information related to the access request to the information management control unit 820. The information transmission / reception control unit 810 receives information output from each component of the information management device 750 as a response to the access request from the information terminal 700 and transfers the information to the information terminal 700.

  The information management control unit 820 is an arithmetic processing device that controls basic operations of the information management device 750. The information management control unit 820 determines the request content of the information related to the access request output from the information transmission / reception control unit 810, and controls processing of a response according to the request content of the information terminal 700.

  The information storage unit 830 is a storage device for various information managed by the information management device 750. As various information, player information, game history information, usage history information, and other related information are stored. The information storage unit 830 stores various information in a database for each player.

  When the player requests the issuance of a password from the information terminal 700 in order to start a game with a login request, the password generation unit 840 responds to the request based on the information output from the information management control unit 820. Process to generate. The password generation unit 840 outputs the generated password to the information transmission / reception control unit 810 and causes the information terminal 700 to transfer the generated password.

  The game history management unit 850 manages information related to the game history and controls processing. When the player finishes the game with the login request and requests the registration of the game history information from the information terminal 700 to register the game history information, the game history management unit 850 responds to the request and sends an information management control unit. Based on the information output from 820, processing for registering game history information is performed.

  The usage history management unit 860 performs management of information related to the usage history and control of processing. In response to the access request from the information terminal 700, the usage history management unit 860 performs processing for recording the player's usage history information based on the information output from the information management control unit 820.

  Next, the main processing flow of the gaming system will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the main processing flow of the gaming system. When the player accesses the dedicated site of the information management device 750 by operating the information terminal 700, the information management device 750 displays the usage screen information displayed on the information terminal 700 at the start of authentication of the player information. Forward to. This usage screen is a screen for a player to use the management function of player information, game history information, and usage history information included in the information management device 750, including a screen displayed at the start of player information authentication. It is. Information on the use screen can be input by a player's operation as necessary.

  In step S910 (hereinafter, step S is also simply referred to as “S”), the player who performs the game with the login request uses the player information registered in advance using the usage screen transferred to the information terminal 700. Enter. The information terminal 700 makes an access request to the player information management function of the information management device 750 to the information management device 750.

  The access request to the information management device 750 of the information terminal 700 is not only made by transferring player information input by the player's operation, but also by transferring a terminal ID or the like built in the information terminal 700 You may go. In addition, if the player information regarding the information terminal 700 that has requested access is not registered in advance, the information management device 750 makes a response such as transmitting image information that prompts the player information to be registered to the information terminal 700.

  In S912, the information management device 750 performs an authentication process using the player information included in the access request from the information terminal 700. In step S914, the information management apparatus 750 performs a password issuance process. This password issuing process is a process in which the information management device 750 issues a password necessary for the player to log in to the gaming machine 100 and transfers it to the information terminal 700.

  In S920, the player selects and inputs the password issuing process on the selection screen transferred to the information terminal 700. The information terminal 700 sends an execution request for password issue processing to the information management apparatus 750. Then, the process proceeds to S924, where the information management device 750 creates a password using the created player information and transfers it to the information terminal 700.

  In S930, the player operates the input device 137 to input the password transferred to the information terminal 700 to the gaming machine 100, and makes a login request to the gaming machine 100. In the case where the password is a bar code or a matrix type two-dimensional code 720, the player does not operate the input device 137 to input the password, but an imaging device is provided in the gaming machine 100 and imaging by the imaging device is performed. You may enter your password.

  In S932, the gaming machine 100 accepts a login request and performs login processing using the player information included in the password. Then, the process proceeds to S936, and the gaming machine 100 stores the game history of the games that have been performed after logging in, and then proceeds to S938 to operate the input device 137 at the end of the game to log out to the gaming machine 100. To make a logout request to the gaming machine 100. The gaming machine 100 creates code information (matrix type two-dimensional code 720) including at least player information and game history information and displays the code information on the main display device 131. With this displayed code information, it is possible to output information related to the player's individual game history in the gaming machine 100 to the outside.

  In S950, the player captures and reads the code information displayed on the main display device 131 with the camera of the information terminal 700, and inputs to the information terminal 700 that the read code information is transferred. The information terminal 700 transfers the code information to the information management device 750 and makes an access request to the information management device 750.

  In S952, the information management device 750 performs an authentication process using the player information included in the code information. In step S954, the information management apparatus 750 performs a history registration process for registering the game history information included in the code information and the use history information indicating that the current game has been played. Then, the process proceeds to S956, and the information management apparatus 750 transfers the registered game history information and usage history information to the information terminal 700.

  In S970, the information terminal 700 displays the transferred game history information. The player can view the game history information displayed on the information terminal 700 and confirm how the game with the current login request is reflected in the game history information. The above is the main processing flow of the gaming system.

  Note that in the gaming system of the present embodiment, the gaming machine 100 is not limited to a pachinko gaming machine, and the gaming machine 100 is a swivel type gaming machine (so-called slot machine), a sparrow ball gaming machine, an arrangement ball gaming machine, or the like. It can also be used.

  In particular, in game machines of different types such as pachinko machines and revolving game machines, sharing the game system of the present embodiment, it is possible to enjoy new games beyond the game machine type. Can be provided.

<Timer interrupt processing of main control board>
Next, with reference to FIGS. 10 to 21, a characteristic process of the present invention will be described with reference to a flowchart regarding the progress of the game in the gaming machine 100. FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing a timer interrupt process performed by the main CPU 510a of the main control board 510. This process is performed by a reset clock pulse generation circuit (not shown) provided on the main control board 510 during a normal operation except for a special case such as when the main control board 510 is turned on or off. It is repeatedly executed every cycle (for example, 4 ms). Further, processing performed on the main control board 510 described based on the flowcharts of FIGS. 10 to 21 is executed based on a program stored in the main ROM 510b. In FIGS. 10 to 21, processes that are not mainly related to the present invention are omitted.

  Referring to FIG. 10, when the power is turned on, main CPU 510a executes a startup program, thereby initializing each unit such as a memory (for example, main RAM 510c). After initialization, the program stored in the main ROM 510b is read into the main RAM 510c, and the program is executed by the main CPU 510a.

  When this timer interrupt process is executed, first, in S1000, the main CPU 510a displays various types of jackpot random numbers, jackpot symbol random numbers, reach random numbers, hit random numbers, hit symbol random numbers, variation pattern random numbers, etc. as shown in FIG. Execute random number update process to update random number. As will be described later, the variation pattern random number is a random number for determining a special symbol variation time (that is, an effect symbol variation execution time).

  In the random number update process in S1000, each random number is updated by adding (incrementing) by one, that is, every time a timer interrupt process is performed. Each lottery is performed in the starting prize winning device detection switch (SW) process in S1010 and the gate detection switch (SW) process in S1020, which will be described later, and each random number is acquired. The acquired random number is the normal symbol process in S1030. Used in the special symbol processing of S1040. The counter that performs the process of S1000 is typically a loop counter, and returns to the minimum value “0” again after reaching the maximum value of the set random number (for example, “299” for the big hit random number). .

  Next, in S1010, the main CPU 510a detects whether or not a game ball has won the first start winning device 112 or the second start winning device (electric Chu) 115, or the second start winning device detection switch 512 or the second. A start winning device detection switch (SW) process based on the start winning device detection switch 515 is executed. The contents of the start winning device detection switch process performed in S1010 will be described below with reference to FIG. FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the start winning device detection switch process (S1010) performed by the main CPU 510a of the main control board 510.

  Referring to FIG. 11, in S1100, the main CPU 510a receives a game ball in the first start winning device 112 based on the presence / absence of a detection signal from the first start winning device detection switch 512, and the first start winning device. It is determined whether or not the detection switch 512 is turned on. Then, when the first start winning device detection switch 512 is turned on (YES in S1100), the main CPU 510a proceeds to S1102. On the other hand, when the first start winning device detection switch 512 is OFF (NO in S1100), the main CPU 510a proceeds to S1120.

  In S1102, the main CPU 510a refers to the main RAM 510c and determines whether or not the number of holding times U1 in the first special symbol lottery is less than the upper limit value Umax1 (5 times including the first time). The main CPU 510a proceeds to S1104 when the holding count U1 is less than the upper limit value Umax1 (YES in S1102). On the other hand, when the hold count U1 is equal to or greater than the upper limit value Umax1 (NO in S1102), the main CPU 510a proceeds to S1120.

  In S1104, the main CPU 510a updates 1 by adding 1 to the number of holding times U1 in the first special symbol lottery, and then proceeds to S1106. For example, the main CPU 510a adds 1 to the number of holding times U1 in the first special symbol lottery stored in the main RAM 510c, and stores the number of holding times U1 after the addition in the main RAM 510c.

  In S1106, the main CPU 510a acquires a random number for the first special symbol lottery based on the winning of the game ball to the first start winning device 112 this time, and stores it in the main RAM 510c. Here, the main CPU 510a refers to the main RAM 510c, and among the random numbers updated in S1000, the random numbers for the first special symbol lottery (the jackpot random numbers, jackpot symbol random numbers and reach random numbers shown in FIG. Fluctuation pattern random numbers, etc.) are acquired and stored in the main RAM 510c. The result of the first special symbol lottery is determined based on the random number acquired in S1106. Then, the main CPU 510a proceeds to S1108.

  In S1108, the main CPU 510a performs pre-determination processing here. Specifically, the main CPU 510a obtains the jackpot random number, the jackpot symbol random number and the reach random number (that is, the jackpot random number by the first special symbol lottery stored most recently, acquired in the latest processing of S1106 and stored in the main RAM 510c, The jackpot symbol random number and the reach random number are read out, and the read jackpot random number, the jackpot symbol random number and the reach random number are compared with the jackpot random number stored in the main ROM 510b, the jackpot symbol random number and the random number of the reach random number. Thus, it is determined in advance whether the result of the first special symbol lottery is normally 8R big hit, probability variation 16R big hit, probability variation 2R big hit, small hit, with or without reach, or with no reach. That is, this pre-determination process is a pre-reading process for the first special symbol lottery. And main CPU510a will complete | finish a prior determination process, and will transfer to S1110.

  In S1110, the main CPU 510a sets a first hold number increase command for notifying that the hold number of the first special symbol lottery has increased by 1 in the main RAM 510c. Here, information indicating the result of the prior determination performed in the processing of S1108 (hereinafter, also referred to as “first preliminary determination information”) is included in the first pending number increase command. The first hold number increase command is transmitted to the effect control board 540 in an output process (S1080) to be described later, and the effect control board 540 recognizes that the hold of the first special symbol lottery has increased, and the effect based on that is main. It can be executed by the display device 131 and the sub display device 139. Then, the main CPU 510a proceeds to S1112.

  In S1112, the main CPU 510a turns on a specific LED of the first special symbol hold indicator 123 so as to indicate that the hold has increased in accordance with the value of the hold count U1 in the first special symbol lottery (U1 ≧ 2). / Control flashing. Then, the main CPU 510a proceeds to S1120.

  In S1120, the main CPU 510a determines whether or not the game ball has won the electric chew 115 and the second start winning device detection switch 515 is turned on based on the presence / absence of a detection signal from the second start winning device detection switch 515. Determine. When the second start winning device detection switch 515 is turned on (YES in S1120), the main CPU 510a proceeds to S1122. On the other hand, when the second start winning device detection switch 515 is off (NO in S1120), the main CPU 510a ends the start winning device detection switch process.

  In S1122, the main CPU 510a refers to the main RAM 510c and determines whether or not the holding number U2 in the second special symbol lottery is less than the upper limit value Umax2 (5 times including the first time). The main CPU 510a proceeds to S1124 when the holding count U2 is less than the upper limit value Umax2 (YES in S1122). On the other hand, when the number of times of holding U2 is equal to or greater than the upper limit value Umax2 (NO in S1122), the main CPU 510a ends the start winning device detection switch process.

  In S1124, the main CPU 510a updates by adding 1 to the number of holding times U2 in the second special symbol lottery, and then proceeds to S1126. For example, the main CPU 510a adds 1 to the holding number U2 in the second special symbol lottery stored in the main RAM 510c, and stores the added holding number U2 in the main RAM 510c.

  In S1126, the main CPU 510a acquires a random number for the second special symbol lottery based on the winning of the game ball to the current electric chew 115, and stores it in the main RAM 510c. Here, the main CPU 510a refers to the main RAM 510c, and among the random numbers updated in S1000, the random numbers for the second special symbol lottery (the jackpot random number, jackpot symbol random number and reach random number shown in FIG. Fluctuation pattern random numbers, etc.) are acquired and stored in the main RAM 510c. The result of the second special symbol lottery is determined based on the random number acquired in S1126. Then, the main CPU 510a proceeds to S1128.

  In S1128, the main CPU 510a performs pre-determination processing here. Specifically, the main CPU 510a obtains the big hit random number, the big hit symbol random number and the reach random number acquired in the latest processing of S1126 and stored in the main RAM 510c (that is, the big hit random number by the second special symbol lottery stored most recently, The jackpot symbol random number and the reach random number are read out, and the read jackpot random number, the jackpot symbol random number and the reach random number are compared with the jackpot random number stored in the main ROM 510b, the jackpot symbol random number and the random number of the reach random number. Thus, it is determined in advance whether the result of the second special symbol lottery is usually 8R big hit, probability variation 16R big hit, small hit, out of reach, or out of reach. That is, this pre-determination process is a pre-reading process for the second special symbol lottery. Then, when the pre-determination process ends, the main CPU 510a proceeds to S1130.

  In S1130, the main CPU 510a sets, in the main RAM 510c, a second hold number increase command for notifying that the hold number of the second special symbol lottery has increased by one. Here, the second pending number increase command includes information (hereinafter, also referred to as “second preliminary determination information”) indicating the result of the preliminary determination performed in the process of S1128. The second hold number increase command is transmitted to the effect control board 540 in an output process (S1080) to be described later, and the effect control board 540 recognizes that the second special symbol lottery hold has increased, and the effect based on that is main. It can be executed by the display device 131 and the sub display device 139. Then, the main CPU 510a proceeds to S1132.

  In S1132, the main CPU 510a turns on a specific LED of the second special symbol hold indicator 124 to indicate that the hold has increased in accordance with the value of the hold count U2 in the second special symbol lottery (U2 ≧ 2). / Control flashing. Then, the main CPU 510a ends the start winning device detection switch process.

  Returning to FIG. 10, next, in S1020, the main CPU 510a performs a gate detection switch (SW) process based on the gate detection switches 530a and 530b for detecting whether or not the game ball has passed through the normal symbol operation gates 113a and 113b. Execute. Hereinafter, the contents of the gate detection switch process performed in S1020 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the gate detection switch process (S1020) performed by the main CPU 510a of the main control board 510.

  Referring to FIG. 12, in S1200, main CPU 510a determines whether or not game balls have passed through normal symbol operation gates 113a and 113b and gate detection switches 530a and 530b are turned on. When the gate detection switches 530a and 530b are turned on (YES in S1200), the main CPU 510a proceeds to S1210. On the other hand, when the gate detection switches 530a and 530b are off (NO in S1200), the main CPU 510a ends the gate detection switch process.

  In S1210, the main CPU 510a refers to the main RAM 510c, and determines whether or not the number of holding times G in the normal symbol lottery is less than the upper limit Gmax (5 times including the first time). Then, when the number of times of holding G is less than the upper limit value Gmax (YES in S1210), the main CPU 510a proceeds to S1220. On the other hand, the main CPU 510a ends this gate detection switch process when the number of times G is held is equal to or greater than the upper limit value Gmax (NO in S1210).

  In S1220, the main CPU 510a updates by adding 1 to the holding number G in the normal symbol lottery, and proceeds to S1230. For example, the main CPU 510a adds 1 to the holding number G in the normal symbol lottery stored in the main RAM 510c, and stores the added holding number G in the main RAM 510c.

  In S1230, the main CPU 510a acquires a random number for lottery based on the passing of the game ball of the normal symbol operation gates 113a and 113b this time, and stores it in the main RAM 510c. Here, the main CPU 510a refers to the main RAM 510c, and obtains random numbers for normal symbol lottery (per random numbers, per symbol random numbers, see FIG. 4) among the random numbers updated in S1000, and stores them in the main RAM 510c. Store. The result of the normal symbol lottery is determined based on the random number acquired in S1230. Then, the main CPU 510a proceeds to S1240.

  In S1240, the main CPU 510a performs pre-determination processing here. Specifically, the main CPU 510a obtains the winning random number and the winning symbol random number (that is, the winning random symbol and the winning symbol random number stored in the most recent stored standard symbol lottery) acquired in the latest processing of S1230 and stored in the main RAM 510c. Based on the read-out per-random number, the per-symbol random number stored in the main ROM 510b, and the per-random number of the per-symbol random number stored in the main ROM 510b, , It is determined in advance which of the two is a deviation. That is, this pre-determination process is a normal pre-lot drawing hold pre-read process. Then, when the pre-determination process ends, the main CPU 510a proceeds to S1250.

  In S1250, the main CPU 510a sets a normal holding number increase command for notifying that the holding number of the normal symbol lottery has increased by 1 in the main RAM 510c. Here, the normal pending number increase command includes information indicating the result of the prior determination performed in the processing of S1240 (hereinafter also referred to as “normal prior determination information”). The normal holding number increase command is transmitted to the effect control board 540 in the output process (S1080) to be described later, and the effect control board 540 recognizes that the normal symbol lottery hold has increased, and displays the effect based thereon on the sub display device 139. Can be executed. Then, the main CPU 510a proceeds to S1260.

  In S1260, the main CPU 510a controls to turn on / blink a specific LED of the normal symbol hold indicator 119 so as to indicate that the hold has increased according to the value of the hold count G (G ≧ 2). When the main CPU 510a finishes the process of S1260, the gate detection switch process ends.

  Returning to FIG. 10, in step S1030, the main CPU 510a executes normal symbol processing. Hereinafter, the contents of the normal symbol process performed in S1030 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing the normal symbol processing (S1030) performed by the main CPU 510a of the main control board 510.

  Referring to FIG. 13, in S1300, main CPU 510a determines whether or not the “auxiliary game flag” is on. Here, the “auxiliary game flag” indicates that the electric Chu (second start winning device) 115, which is an ordinary electric accessory, is in an operating state, and specifically, the normal when the fluctuation is stopped. This flag is set to ON when the symbol is a winning symbol (see S1348).

  When the auxiliary game flag is on (YES in S1300), the main CPU 510a ends this normal symbol process. On the other hand, if the auxiliary game flag is off (NO in S1300), the main CPU 510a proceeds to S1302, and whether the normal symbol is changing on the normal symbol display device 118 (the normal symbol lottery is being executed). Determine whether or not.

  In S1302, if the normal symbol is changing (YES in S1302), the process proceeds to S1340. On the other hand, if the normal symbol is not fluctuating (NO in S1302), the main CPU 510a proceeds to S1304, and refers to the main RAM 510c here to determine whether or not the number G of holdings in the normal symbol lottery is 1 or more. Determine. The holding number G in the normal symbol lottery is a parameter set in the gate detection switch process described above.

  When the number of times of holding G is not 1 or more (NO in S1304), the main CPU 510a ends this normal symbol processing. On the other hand, if the hold count G is 1 or more (YES in S1304), the main CPU 510a updates the hold count G by subtracting 1 from the hold count G (S1306). At that time, the main CPU 510a reads out the random number stored in the main RAM 510c and stored in S1230 of FIG. 12 with the oldest storage time and deletes it from the main RAM 510c. Next, the main CPU 510a proceeds to S1307 and turns on / off a specific LED of the normal symbol hold indicator 119 to indicate that the hold has been consumed according to the value of the hold count G (G ≧ 1). Control blinking. Then, the main CPU 510a proceeds to S1308, and sets a normal hold number reduction command for notifying that the hold number of the normal symbol lottery has decreased by 1 in the main RAM 510c. In the output process (S1080), which will be described later, this ordinary hold number reduction command is transmitted to the effect control board 540, and the effect control board 540 recognizes that the ordinary symbol lottery hold has decreased, and displays the effect based on the sub display device. At 139.

  Thereafter, in S1309, the main CPU 510a executes a hit random number determination process. The winning random number determination refers to the main RAM 510c, and the winning random number acquired when the game ball passes the normal symbol operating gates 113a and 113b (the winning random number acquired in S1230) is a predetermined “winning”. This is a process for determining whether or not the result of the normal symbol lottery is a win by determining whether or not the values are equal to each other. Further, in this case, when it is determined that the hit random number is a value indicating “win”, the process of determining whether the hit symbol random number (the hit symbol random number acquired in S1230) is “per short” or “long hit” is also performed. , And is executed together with a process according to the random number determination per hit.

  Next, in S1310, the main CPU 510a sets a stop symbol. The setting of the stop symbol is to set a symbol to be stopped according to the determination result in the hit random number determination. Specifically, when the winning random number is a value indicating “winning”, the main CPU 510a sets the winning symbol as a stop symbol (in the case of this embodiment, the normal symbol display device 118 is lit). On the other hand, when the winning random number is a value indicating “out of”, the main CPU 510a sets a symbol indicating a loss as a stop symbol (in this embodiment, the normal symbol display device 118 is turned off).

  Next, in S1312, the main CPU 510a executes a variable time setting process. “Variation time setting” is a process of setting the variation time of the normal symbol according to the gaming state and the stop symbol. For example, “3 seconds” in the auxiliary gaming state having the electric chew support function such as the short-time gaming state. Is set, and “29 seconds” is set in a gaming state without an electric chew support function such as a normal gaming state.

  After that, in S1314, the main CPU 510a starts normal symbol fluctuation in the normal symbol display device 118, and proceeds to S1315 to refer to a time-short flag indicating that the gaming state described later is short. Thus, it is determined whether or not the current gaming state is the short-time gaming state (time-short flag on) when the variation time of the normal symbol is shortened. In S1315, when the gaming state is the short-time gaming state (YES in S1315), the main CPU 510a proceeds to S1340. On the other hand, when the gaming state is not the short-time gaming state (NO in S1315), the main CPU 510a proceeds to S1316.

  In S1316, the main CPU 510a determines whether or not the lottery result of the variable display wins during the variable display of the normal symbol on the main display device 131 or the sub display device 139, the audio output device 132, the effect lighting device 134, or the like. It is determined whether or not to execute a roaring effect regarding whether or not. For example, in step S1230 of the gate detection switch (SW) process in step S1020, the determination of execution of the roaring effect may be performed by acquiring the random number for executing the roaring effect shown in FIG. . FIG. 14 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a roaring effect execution random number table from which a roaring effect execution random number for executing the roaring effect is acquired among various random numbers in the gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment.

  Referring to FIG. 14, the random effect execution random number is a random number for determining whether or not the dynamic effect is executed during the fluctuation display of the normal symbol determined to be a deviation in the normal symbol lottery. In the roaring effect execution random number table in which the execution of the roaring effect is selected, one random number value is selected from ten random numbers from “0” to “9” when the game ball passes through the normal symbol operation gates 113a and 113b. Is acquired. In the turn effect execution random number table, it is determined that the turn effect is executed when the turn effect execution ratio (lottery probability) is set to 1/10, for example, and the acquired turn effect execution random number is “0”. The ratio of the non-execution effect (lottery probability) is set to 9/10, and it is determined that the anti-effect effect is not executed when the acquired random effect execution random numbers are “1” to “9”.

  That is, in S1316 of FIG. 13, when the lottery result of the normal symbol is a hit (whether it is a short hit or a long hit), it is determined that all the roaring effects are executed, and when the lottery result of the normal symbol is off, It is determined that the roll effect is executed at a predetermined ratio (lottery probability, for example, 1/10). If it is determined in step S1316 that no roaring effect is to be executed (NO in step S1316), the main CPU 510a proceeds to step S1340. On the other hand, when it is determined that the roaring effect is to be executed (YES in S1316), the main CPU 510a proceeds to S1318.

  Next, in S1318, the main CPU 510a sets a turn effect start command in the main RAM 510c. Note that the whispering effect start command also includes information indicating the result of the normal symbol lottery (information indicating a short hit, a long hit, and a loss). Further, the turn effect start command is transmitted to the effect control board 540 in an output process (S1080) described later.

  Next, in S1340, the main CPU 510a determines whether or not the variation time set in S1312 has elapsed. If the fluctuation time has not elapsed (NO in S1340), the main CPU 510a ends this normal symbol processing. On the other hand, when the variation time has elapsed (YES in S1340), the main CPU 510a proceeds to S1342, and stops the variation of the normal symbol.

  Then, the main CPU 510a proceeds to S1346 and determines whether or not the stopped normal symbol is “hit”. If the stopped normal symbol is not “hit” (NO in S1346), that is, it is out of place. If there is, the flow shifts to S1354. On the other hand, when the stopped normal symbol is “win” (YES in S1346), the main CPU 510a turns on the auxiliary game flag (S1348), and proceeds to S1354.

  In S1354, the main CPU 510a determines whether or not a turn production start command has been set in S1318. If a turn production start command has been set (YES in S1354), the main CPU 510a proceeds to S1356 and makes a turn production end command. Is set in the main RAM 510c. Then, the main CPU 510a ends this normal symbol process. Note that the turn effect end command is transmitted to the effect control board 540 in an output process (S1080) described later. On the other hand, if the turn production start command is not set (NO in S1354), the main CPU 510a skips the process of S1356 and ends this normal symbol process.

  Returning to FIG. 10, next, in S1040, the main CPU 510a executes special symbol processing. Hereinafter, the contents of the special symbol process performed in S1040 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing special symbol processing (S1040) performed by the main CPU 510a of the main control board 510.

  Referring to FIG. 15, in S1500, the main CPU 510a determines whether or not the big hit game flag that is set to ON in the below-described stop process is ON, that is, whether or not the big hit game is being executed, When the big hit game flag is on (YES in S1500), the main CPU 510a ends this special symbol process.

  On the other hand, if the big hit game flag is off (NO in S1500), the main CPU 510a proceeds to S1501 to determine whether or not the small hit game flag that is set on in the below-described stop process is on. It is determined whether or not a small hit game is being performed, and if the small hit game flag is on (YES in S1501), the main CPU 510a ends this special symbol process.

  On the other hand, if the small hit game flag is OFF (NO in S1501), the main CPU 510a proceeds to S1502 and the special symbol is changing in the first special symbol display device 120 or the second special symbol display device 122 ( It is determined whether or not a special symbol lottery is being executed.

  In S1502, when the special symbol is changing (YES in S1502), the process proceeds to S1544. On the other hand, if the special symbol is not fluctuating (NO in S1502), the main CPU 510a proceeds to S1504, where the main RAM 510c is referred to and the number of times the second start winning device detection switch 515 to be preferentially digested is held. It is determined whether U2 is 1 or more.

  If the hold count U2 is 1 or more (YES in S1504), the main CPU 510a subtracts 1 from the hold count U2 and updates the hold count U2 (S1506). At that time, the main CPU 510a reads out the random number stored in the main RAM 510c, which has the oldest storage time, and deletes it from the main RAM 510c. Then, the main CPU 510a proceeds to S1508 and turns on a specific LED of the second special symbol hold indicator 124 to indicate that the hold has been consumed according to the value of the hold count U2 (U2 ≧ 1). / Control flashing. Then, the main CPU 510a proceeds to S1520.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the holding number U2 is not ≧ 1 (NO in S1504), that is, when the holding number U2 is “0”, the main CPU 510a proceeds to S1510, and the first start winning device detection switch 512 is switched. It is determined whether or not the hold count U1 is 1 or more.

  If the hold count U1 is not 1 or more (NO in S1510), the main CPU 510a proceeds to S1516 and sets a demonstration designation command in the main RAM 510c. Then, the main CPU 510a ends this special symbol process. Here, the demonstration designation command is used to wait for the customer on the main display device 131 with respect to the effect control board 540 based on the holding times U1 and U2 in the first and second special symbol lottery being “0”. This command instructs display of the demo screen. The demonstration designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 540 in the output process (S1080) described later.

  On the other hand, if the hold count U1 is 1 or more (YES in S1510), the main CPU 510a subtracts 1 from the hold count U1 and updates the hold count U1 (S1512). At that time, the main CPU 510a reads out the random number stored in the main RAM 510c and stored in S1106 in FIG. 11 having the oldest storage time and deletes it from the main RAM 510c.

  Then, the main CPU 510a proceeds to S1514 and turns on a specific LED of the first special symbol hold indicator 123 to indicate that the hold has been consumed according to the value of the hold count U1 (U1 ≧ 1). / Control flashing. Then, the main CPU 510a proceeds to S1520. The number of holding times U1 and U2 in this special symbol lottery is a parameter set in the start winning device detection switch process described above.

  In S1520, the main CPU 510a executes a big hit determination process for determining whether the result of the special symbol lottery (the first special symbol lottery or the second special symbol lottery) is a big hit or not. Hereinafter, the contents of the jackpot determination process performed in S1520 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing the big hit determination process (S1520) performed by the main CPU 510a of the main control board 510.

  Referring to FIG. 16, in S1600, the main CPU 510a refers to a high-accuracy flag indicating that the gaming state described later has a high probability, so that the current gaming state is a high-probability gaming state with a high jackpot probability. It is determined whether (high accuracy flag is on) or not. If the current gaming state is a high probability gaming state (YES in S1600), the main CPU 510a proceeds to S1602, selects a big hit random number determination table at the time of high probability, while the current gaming state is a high probability gaming state. If not (NO in S1600), the main CPU 510a proceeds to S1604 and selects a jackpot random number determination table at a low probability (see FIG. 4).

  When the process of S1602 or S1604 is completed, the main CPU 510a proceeds to S1606 and executes a jackpot random number determination process. In the big hit random number determination, with reference to the main RAM 510c, the big hit random number (the big hit random number acquired in S1106 or S1126) acquired when the game ball wins the first start winning device 112 or the electric chew 115 is determined in advance. In addition, it is a process for determining whether or not they are equal to a value indicating “big hit”.

  Then, the main CPU 510a proceeds to S1608, and determines whether or not the result of the special symbol lottery (the first special symbol lottery or the second special symbol lottery) is a big hit based on the big hit random number determination in S1606. If it is determined that the game is a big hit (YES in S1608), the main CPU 510a proceeds to S1610 to determine the big hit symbol random number stored in the main RAM 510c, and based on the determination result, the first special symbol. Big hit symbol set to display device 120 or second special symbol display device 122 (usually a big hit symbol corresponding to any of 8R big hit (with time reduction), probability variation 16R big hit (with time reduction) and probability variation 2R big hit (no time reduction)) This is set (S1612), and the jackpot determination process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S1608 that it is not a big hit (NO in S1608), the main CPU 510a proceeds to S1614 and determines whether or not it is a big hit based on the acquired big hit random number. Here, when it is determined that a small hit (YES in S1614), a small hit symbol to be set in the first special symbol display device 120 or the second special symbol display device 122 is set (S1616), and this big hit determination processing is ended. To do. If it is determined in S1614 that the game is not a small hit (NO in S1614), an off symbol to be set in the first special symbol display device 120 or the second special symbol display device 122 is set (S1618), and this big hit determination processing is performed. finish.

  Returning to FIG. 15, next, in S1530, the main CPU 510a executes a variation pattern selection process. Hereinafter, the contents of the variation pattern selection process performed in S1530 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing a variation pattern selection process (S1530) performed by the main CPU 510a of the main control board 510.

  Referring to FIG. 17, in S1700, main CPU 510a determines whether or not the result of the big hit determination process is a big hit based on the special symbol set in the big hit determination process, and determines that it is a big hit. In the case (YES in S1700), the process proceeds to S1714, and the jackpot table is set in the main RAM 510c. On the other hand, when it is determined that it is not a big hit (NO in S1700), the main CPU 510a proceeds to S1702 and determines whether or not the result of the big hit determination process is a small hit.

  If it is determined in S1702 that it is a small hit (YES in S1702), the main CPU 510a proceeds to S1704 and sets the small hit table in the main RAM 510c. On the other hand, if it is determined that it is not a small hit (NO in S1702), the main CPU 510a proceeds to S1706 and executes reach random number determination processing. The reach random number determination is a process for determining whether or not there is a reach for determining whether or not a reach effect is to be performed in the case of a loss. Specifically, referring to the main RAM 510c, the game ball is the first one. The reach random number (reach random number acquired in S1106 or S1126) acquired when winning the start winning device 112 or electric Chu 115 is equal to a predetermined value indicating “reach” or “no reach” This is a process for determining whether or not.

  Then, the main CPU 510a proceeds to S1708, where the presence / absence of reach is determined based on the reach random number determination in S1706. If it is determined that there is a reach (YES in S1708), the main CPU 510a proceeds to S1710 and sets the reach table. Set in main RAM 510c. On the other hand, if it is determined that there is no reach (NO in S1708), the main CPU 510a proceeds to S1712, and sets the table for loss in the main RAM 510c.

  Next, the main CPU 510a proceeds to S1716, executes the previously obtained variation pattern random number determination process, proceeds to S1718, sets a variation pattern according to the variation pattern random number, and sets the variation pattern. The selection process ends. The variation pattern random number determination is a process for determining a special symbol variation time (execution time of effect symbol variation, normal time 8 to 180 seconds, short time 3 to 180 seconds, etc.). Referring to the main RAM 510c, the fluctuation pattern random number (the fluctuation pattern random number acquired in S1106 or S1126) acquired when the game ball wins the first start winning device 112 or the electric chew 115 is a predetermined fluctuation time. It is a process which determines whether it is equal compared with the value which shows.

  Returning to FIG. 15, next, in S1540, the main CPU 510a generates a variation effect start command including setting information set by the jackpot determination processing in S1520 and the variation pattern selection processing in S1530, and sets it in the main RAM 510c. . Here, the change effect start command is a command for instructing the effect control board 540 to start the change effect change effect. Note that the variable effect start command set in S1540 is transmitted to the effect control board 540 in an output process (S1080) described later. Then, the main CPU 510a proceeds to S1542.

  In S1542, the main CPU 510a displays the special symbol variation display by the first special symbol display device 120 or the second special symbol display device 122 based on the setting information included in the variation effect start command set in the processing of S1540. To start. Then, the main CPU 510a proceeds to S1544, where it determines whether or not the special symbol variation time selected in the variation pattern selection processing of S1530 has elapsed since the start of the special symbol variation display in S1542.

  If it is determined that the variation time has not elapsed (NO in S1544), the main CPU 510a ends this special symbol process. On the other hand, if it is determined that the variation time has elapsed (YES in S1544), the main CPU 510a proceeds to S1546 and issues a variation effect stop command for instructing the end of the variation effect of the effect symbol by the main display device 131 or the like to the main RAM 510c. Set to. Note that the variable effect stop command set in S1546 is transmitted to the effect control board 540 in an output process (S1080) described later. Then, the main CPU 510a proceeds to S1548.

  In S1548, the main CPU 510a stops the special symbol variation display by the first special symbol display device 120 or the second special symbol display device 122 started in the processing of S1542, and displays the stopped symbol. Then, the main CPU 510a proceeds to S1550, and executes a stop process. Hereinafter, the contents of the in-stop process performed in S1550 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing the in-stop process (S1550) performed by the main CPU 510a of the main control board 510.

  With reference to FIG. 18, in S1800, the main CPU 510a determines whether or not a time-short flag set to ON in a game state setting process described later is on, that is, whether or not a time-short game is in progress. If it is determined that the time-short flag is ON (YES in S1800), the process proceeds to S1802, and "1" is subtracted from the remaining time J of the time-short game stored in the main RAM 510c.

  Then, the main CPU 510a proceeds to S1804, determines whether or not the remaining game count J is “0”. If the remaining game count J is “0” (YES in S1804), the process proceeds to S1806. In S1806, the main CPU 510a indicates that the remaining game number J of “0” means that the special symbol change display has been performed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) in the time-saving game. The flag is turned off, and the process proceeds to S1808. If it is determined in S1800 that the time reduction flag is not on (NO in S1800), or if it is determined in S1804 that the remaining game count J is not “0” (NO in S1804), the main CPU 510a proceeds to S1808. .

  In S1808, the main CPU 510a determines whether or not a high-accuracy flag that is set to ON in a game state setting process described later is ON, that is, whether or not a high-probability game is in progress, and the high-accuracy flag is ON. If it is determined (YES in S1808), the process proceeds to S1810, and “1” is subtracted from the remaining game count X of the high-probability game stored in the main RAM 510c.

  Then, the main CPU 510a proceeds to S1812 to determine whether or not the remaining game number X is “0”. If the remaining game number X is “0” (YES in S1812), the process proceeds to S1814. In S1814, the main CPU 510a indicates that the number of remaining games J indicating “0” means that the special symbol has been changed a predetermined number of times (for example, 10,000 times) in the high-probability game. The high-accuracy flag is turned off, and the process proceeds to S1816. If it is determined in S1808 that the high-accuracy flag is not on (NO in S1808), or if it is determined in S1812 that the remaining game count X is not “0” (NO in S1812), the main CPU 510a proceeds to S1816. To do.

  In S1816, the main CPU 510a determines whether or not it is a big hit by the special symbol set in the first special symbol display device 120 or the second special symbol display device 122, and if it is determined that it is not a big hit (NO in S1816) ), The process proceeds to S1818, and it is determined whether or not the special symbol set in the first special symbol display device 120 or the second special symbol display device 122 is a small hit.

  If the main CPU 510a determines in S1818 that the game is a small hit (YES in S1818), the process proceeds to S1820 to turn on the small hit game flag. Then, the main CPU 510a proceeds to S1822, and sets the number of rounds (number of Rs) / operation pattern.

  The setting of the number of rounds / operation pattern in S1822 is performed when the big hit is a probable 2R big hit or a small hit, and the setting is for both the probable 2R big hit and the small win. The number of rounds (R number) is set to the same mode in which the operation pattern in 2R and 1R is 0.2 seconds open × 1 time.

  Then, when the processing of S1822 is completed, the main CPU 510a ends this suspension processing. On the other hand, if it is determined in S1818 that the main CPU 510a is not a small hit (NO in S1818), the in-stop process is terminated without turning on the small hit game flag.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S1816 that the main CPU 510a is a big hit (YES in S1816), the process proceeds to S1830 to determine whether or not the current big hit is a probability variation 16R big hit. If it is determined that the probability variation 16R big hit is determined (YES in S1830), the process proceeds to S1834 to turn on the 16R big hit game flag.

  On the other hand, if the main CPU 510a determines in S1830 that the probability variation 16R big hit is not (NO in S1830), the main CPU 510a proceeds to S1832, and determines whether or not the current big hit is normally 8R big hit. If it is determined that it is a normal 8R big hit (YES in S1832), the process proceeds to S1836 and the 8R big hit game flag is turned on.

  On the other hand, in S1832, if the main CPU 510a determines that it is not normally 8R big hit (NO in S1832), the process proceeds to S1838, determines that the current big hit is a probable 2R big hit, and turns on the 2R big hit game flag. To do. Then, when the process of S1834, S1836, or S1838 is completed, the main CPU 510a proceeds to S1840.

  In S1840, the main CPU 510a sets “0” to the remaining game count J of the short-time game and the remaining game count X of the high-probability game, respectively, resets the remaining game count J / X, proceeds to S1842, Turn off the flag and high accuracy flag. Then, the process shifts to S1844, and the main CPU 510a determines whether or not the current big hit is a probable 2R big hit, and if it is determined that it is the probable 2R big hit (YES in S1844), the main CPU 510a moves to the above S1822. The number of rounds (number of R) / operation pattern is set. That is, as in the small hit, the number of rounds (R number) is set to 2R, 1R operation pattern 0.2 second open × 1 time.

  On the other hand, if the main CPU 510a determines in S1844 that it is not the probability variation 2R big hit (NO in S1844), that is, if it is determined that the current big hit is the probability variation 16R big hit or the normal 8R big hit, the process proceeds to S1850. Start the jackpot opening.

  Then, the flow shifts to S1852, where the main CPU 510a sets a big hit opening command in the main RAM 510c. The jackpot opening command set in S1852 is transmitted to the effect control board 540 in an output process (S1080) described later. Then, the main CPU 510a finishes this stop process, and ends the special symbol process shown in FIG.

  Returning to FIG. 10, next, in S1050, the main CPU 510a executes a special winning device process. Hereinafter, the contents of the big winning device process performed in S1050 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing a special winning device process (S1050) performed by the main CPU 510a of the main control board 510.

  Referring to FIG. 19, in S1900, the main CPU 510a determines whether or not the 8R jackpot game flag or 16R jackpot game flag is on, and determines that the 8R jackpot game flag or 16R jackpot game flag is on. In the case (YES in S1900), that is, when it is determined that the normal 8R big hit game or the probabilistic 16R big hit game is being executed, the process proceeds to S1910, and it is determined whether or not the opening for performing the big hit start effect is being performed.

  In S1910, when the main CPU 510a determines that the big hit is being opened (YES in S1910), the process proceeds to S1912 and determines whether or not the opening time has elapsed. In S1912, if the main CPU 510a determines that the opening time has not elapsed (NO in S1912), the main winning device process is terminated, whereas if it is determined that the opening time has elapsed (YES in S1912). ), The process proceeds to S1914, and the number of rounds (number of Rs) / operation pattern is set.

  The setting of the number of rounds / operation pattern in S1914 is performed when the big hit is usually 8R big hit or the probability variation 16R big hit. When the setting is usually 8R big hit, the round number (R number) ) Is set to 29.5 seconds opening × 1 time. If the probability variation 16R is a big hit, the number of rounds (R number) is set to 16R, 1R operating pattern 29.5 seconds open x 1 time.

  Then, the process shifts to S1915, and the main CPU 510a sets a big hit effect command for determining a big hit effect pattern to be executed during the big hit game in the main RAM 510c. Note that the jackpot effect command set in S1915 is transmitted to the effect control board 540 in the output process (S1080) described later.

  Then, the process shifts to S1916, and the main CPU 510a sets “0” to the number counter C indicating the number of wins per round to the big prize device 117, shifts to S1918, and sets the value of the number R of rounds to “ Add 1 ”. Then, the process shifts to S1920, and the main CPU 510a starts the operation of the special prize winning device 117. That is, the open / close door 117b of the special winning device 117 is operated to change the special winning device 117 from the closed state to the open state.

  Next, the main CPU 510a proceeds to S1940, determines whether or not the operating time of the special prize device 117 has passed a predetermined operating time, and determines that this operating time has not passed the predetermined time (NO in S1940), the process proceeds to S1942, and it is determined whether or not the value of the number counter C has reached a prescribed winning number (for example, 9).

  In S1942, if the main CPU 510a determines that the value of the number counter C is the prescribed winning number (YES in S1942), the main CPU 510a proceeds to S1944 and ends the operation of the big winning device 117. That is, the open / close door 117b of the big winning device 117 is operated to change the big winning device 117 from the open state to the closed state. On the other hand, when it is determined that the value of the number counter C has not reached the prescribed number of winnings (NO in S1942), the large winning device process is terminated.

  In S1940, if the operating time of the big prize device 117 has passed the predetermined operating time (YES in S1940), the main CPU 510a skips the process of S1942 and checks the number of winnings in the number counter C. The operation of the special prize winning device 117 is finished without any operation.

  Next, the main CPU 510a proceeds to S1946, and determines whether or not the big hit round number R is the maximum number of rounds. That is, in S1946, it is a process for determining whether or not the big hit round is the final round. If the big hit is a probable 16R big hit, it is 16 rounds. If it is a win, it is determined whether there are two rounds.

  In S1946, when the main CPU 510a determines that the big hit round is not the final round (NO in S1946), the big winning device process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the big hit round is the final round (YES in S1946), the process shifts to S1948, and the main CPU 510a determines whether the current big hit is usually the 8R big hit or the probability variable 16R big hit (the probability changed 2R big hit and the small hit) It is determined whether or not.

  If it is determined in S1948 that the main CPU 510a is normally 8R big hit or probable 16R big hit (not probable 2R big hit and small hit) (YES in S1948), the process shifts to S1950 and starts the ending to perform the big hit end effect. To do. Then, the flow shifts to S1952, where the main CPU 510a sets a big hit ending command in the main RAM 510c. The jackpot ending command set in S1952 is transmitted to the effect control board 540 in an output process (S1080) described later.

  Next, the main CPU 510a proceeds to S1954, sets the value of the number of rounds R to “0”, proceeds to S1956, and determines whether or not the ending time has elapsed. In S1956, when it is determined that the ending time has elapsed (YES in S1956), the process proceeds to S1970, and a game state setting process described later is executed. On the other hand, when it is determined that the ending time has not elapsed ( In S1956, NO), the large winning device process is terminated.

  In S1948, when the main CPU 510a determines that it is not normally 8R big hit and probability variation 16R big hit (probability 2R big hit or small hit) (NO in S1948), the process proceeds to S1960, and similarly to S1954 described above. The value of the number of rounds R is set to “0”, and then the process proceeds to S1970 to execute a game state setting process described later.

  In step S1910, when the main CPU 510a determines that the big hit is not being opened (NO in S1910), the main CPU 510a proceeds to S1930 and determines whether the big hit is being ended. If the main CPU 510a determines in S1930 that the big hit is being ended (YES in S1930), the process proceeds to S1956.

  On the other hand, if the main CPU 510a determines in S1930 that the big hit ending is not in progress (NO in S1930), the process shifts to S1932, and determines whether or not the big winning device 117 is in operation. That is, it is determined whether the open / close door 117b of the special winning device 117 is in operation and the special winning device 117 is open. In S1932, if the main CPU 510a determines that the big prize device 117 is in operation (YES in S1932), the main CPU 510a proceeds to S1940 and determines that the big prize device 117 is not in operation (NO in S1932). The process moves to S1916.

  In S1900, when the main CPU 510a determines that the 8R jackpot game flag and the 16R jackpot game flag are not on (NO in S1900), the main CPU 510a proceeds to S1902 and determines whether the 2R jackpot game flag is on. To do. In S1902, if the 2R big hit game flag is not on (NO in S1902), the main CPU 510a proceeds to S1904 and determines whether or not the small hit game flag is on. In S1904, when the small hit game flag is not on (NO in S1904), the main CPU 510a ends the big winning device process.

  On the other hand, if the 2R big hit game flag is on in S1902 (YES in S1902) and if the small hit game flag is on in S1904 (YES in S1904), the main CPU 510a proceeds to S1932.

  Next, the contents of the game state setting process performed in S1970 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing a game state setting process (S1970) performed by the main CPU 510a of the main control board 510. First, in S2000, the main CPU 510a determines whether or not it is a small hit, and if it is determined that it is a small hit (YES in S2000), this gaming state setting process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that it is not a small hit (NO in S2000), the main CPU 510a proceeds to S2002, and determines whether or not the current big hit is usually an 8R big hit (with time reduction). In S2002, when the main CPU 510a determines that it is a normal 8R big hit (with time reduction) (YES in S2002), the process proceeds to S2004, the time flag is turned on, the process proceeds to S2006, and the remaining time-short game remains. For example, “100” is set in the number of games J, and this gaming state setting process is terminated. As a result, a maximum of 100 time-saving games are awarded after the end of the normal 8R big hit game.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S2002 that it is not normally a big hit with 8R (with time reduction) (NO in S2002), that is, when this big hit is determined to be a probability 2R big hit (no time reduction) or a probability variation 16R big hit (with time reduction). Since these big hits are big hits that give a high-probability game, the main CPU 510a goes to S2020, turns on the high-accuracy flag, goes to S2022, and sets the remaining game count X of the high-probability game to, for example, Set “10000”.

  Next, the main CPU 510a proceeds to S2024, determines whether or not the big hit is a probability variation 16R big hit with time reduction, and if it is determined that the big variation 16R big hit with time reduction (YES in S2024), proceeds to S2026. Move on and set the hourly flag on. Then, the main CPU 510a shifts to S2028, sets “10000”, which is the same as the number set in the remaining game count X of the high-definition game in the processing of S2022, to the remaining game count J of the short-time game. The state setting process ends. As a result, after the end of the probability variation 16R big hit game, a maximum of 10,000 times (substantially until the next big hit) and high-speed games are awarded.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S2024 that the probability change 16R big hit with time reduction is not found (NO in S2024), that is, if it is determined that the current big hit is a probability change 2R big hit without time reduction, this gaming state setting process is terminated. Thus, after the end of the probabilistic 2R big hit game, a maximum of 10,000 times (substantially until the next big hit) high-accuracy game is given in the latent state (latent probability mode).

  Returning to FIG. 19, when the game state setting process of S1970 is completed, the main CPU 510a proceeds to S1980, where a small hit game flag or a big hit game flag (16R big hit game flag, 8R big hit game flag or 2R big hit game). The flag) is turned off, and the large winning device process is terminated.

  As is clear from the above description, in the stoppage processing (FIG. 18) of S1550 executed in the special symbol processing of FIG. 15, when the big hit is a probable 2R big hit, the opening mode of the big prize winning device 117 Is set to be the same as the small hit (S1822), and the opening effect peculiar to the big hit is not executed (the processing of S1850 and S1852 is omitted). Similarly, the big winning device process in S1050 (FIG. 19) is configured such that when the big hit is a probable 2R big hit, the ending effect peculiar to the big hit is not executed (the processes in S1950 and S1952 are omitted). ing. Further, since the short-time game is not given after the probability variation 2R big hit game is finished, this allows the player to enter the probability variation 2R big hit or small hit, that is, the subsequent latent mode. It is difficult to determine whether or not is in a probabilistic state (a gaming state in which the big hit probability is high), and as a result, the game preference is improved.

  Returning to FIG. 10, next, in S1060, the main CPU 510a executes an operation process (electric tulip process) of the electric chew (second start winning device) 115 which is an example of the ordinary electric accessory. Hereinafter, the contents of the electric tulip process performed in S1060 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing the electric tulip process (S1060) performed by the main CPU 510a of the main control board 510.

  Referring to FIG. 21, in S2100, main CPU 510a determines whether or not the “auxiliary game flag” is on, as in S1300 of the normal symbol process (S1030) described above. When the auxiliary game flag is OFF (NO in S2100), the main CPU 510a ends this electric tulip process.

  On the other hand, when the auxiliary game flag is on (YES in S2100), the main CPU 510a determines whether or not the electric chew (second start winning device) 115 is operating (S2102). If it is determined that the electric chew 115 is operating (YES in S2102), the main CPU 510a advances the process to S2122. On the other hand, if it is determined that the electric chew 115 is not in operation (NO in S2102), the main CPU 510a proceeds to S2104, and the current gaming state is the same as S1315 in the normal symbol processing (S1030) in FIG. It is determined whether or not it is in the short-time gaming state.

  Here, if it is determined that the current gaming state is the short-time gaming state (YES in S2104), the main CPU 510a proceeds to S2112 and sets the movable piece 115b as a winning release pattern in the short-time gaming state of the electric chew 115. An opening pattern for performing the opening operation once for 5 seconds is set in the main RAM 510c.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the current gaming state is not the short-time gaming state (NO in S2104), the main CPU 510a proceeds to S2106 and determines “winning” in S1346 of the normal symbol processing (S1030) of FIG. It is determined whether or not the hit made is a long hit. If it is long hit (YES in S2106), the main CPU 510a proceeds to S2108, and sets the release pattern that performs the operation of releasing the movable piece 115b once for 6 seconds as the release pattern per long of the electric chew 115. Set in RAM 510c.

  On the other hand, if it is not a long hit (NO in S2106), that is, if it is a short hit, the main CPU 510a proceeds to S2110 and operates to open the movable piece 115b for 0.5 seconds as an open pattern per short of the electric chew 115. Is set in the main RAM 510c. The main CPU 510a sets the release pattern in S2108, S2110 and S2112, and then proceeds to S2114 to start the operation of the movable piece 115b of the electric chew 115 with the set release pattern.

  Then, the main CPU 510a proceeds to S2122, and determines whether or not the operation of the electric chew 115 started in the process of S2114 is completed. In other words, whether or not the operation of the opening pattern for opening the movable piece 115b for a predetermined period is completed, or whether or not a predetermined number (9 max) of game balls has won the electric chew 115 before the opening pattern is ended. judge. If it is determined that the operation of the electric chew 115 has been completed (YES in S2122), the process proceeds to S2124, and the main CPU 510a sets the auxiliary game flag to OFF to end the auxiliary game, and performs this electric tulip process. finish. On the other hand, if it is determined that the operation of the electric chew 115 has not been completed (NO in S2122), the main CPU 510a ends the electric tulip process without performing the process of S2124.

  Returning to FIG. 10, next, in S1070, the main CPU 510a performs prize ball processing. For example, in the prize ball processing, the main CPU 510a sets the number of prize balls to be paid out according to the number of game balls won in the first start prize-winning device 112, the electric chew 115, and the big prize winning device 117, respectively.

  Next, in S1080, the main CPU 510a performs output processing. Specifically, the main CPU 510a outputs control commands to the effect control board 540, the payout control board 580, and the launch control board 590, respectively. For example, the main CPU 510 a instructs the payout control board 580 by outputting a control command indicating the payout number to the payout control board 580.

  Further, the main CPU 510a performs the above-described first hold number increase command (S1110), second hold number increase command (S1130), normal hold number increase command (S1250), turn effect start command (S1318), turn effect end command ( S1356), demonstration designation command (S1516), variation presentation start command (S1540), variation presentation stop command (S1546), opening command (S1852), jackpot presentation command (S1915), ending command (S1952), etc. The contents of the effects and the like in the gaming machine 100 are determined. This is the end of the description of the timer interrupt process performed by the main CPU 510a of the main control board 510.

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Next, the contents of the timer interrupt process of the effect control board 540 will be described with reference to FIGS. First, FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing timer interrupt processing performed by the sub CPU 540a of the effect control board 540. This process is performed in a normal operation except for special cases such as when the effect control board 540 is turned on or off by a reset clock pulse generation circuit (not shown) provided on the effect control board 540. It is repeatedly executed every cycle (for example, 2 ms). Moreover, the process performed with the production | presentation control board 540 demonstrated based on the flowchart of FIGS. 22-47 is performed based on the program memorize | stored in subROM540b. 22 to 47, processes that are not mainly related to the present invention are omitted.

  When the power is turned on, the sub CPU 540a executes a startup program, thereby initializing each unit such as a memory (for example, the sub RAM 540c). After initialization, the program stored in the sub ROM 540b is read into the sub RAM 540c, and the program is executed by the sub CPU 540a.

  When this timer interrupt process is executed, first, in S2200, the sub CPU 540a receives the command transmitted from the main control board 510, determines the execution of the effect based on the received command, and instructs it. Command reception processing for setting a command in the sub RAM 540c is performed.

  Here, the contents of the command reception process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing command reception processing (S2200) performed by the sub CPU 540a of the effect control board 540. First, in S2300, the sub CPU 540a determines whether or not a demo designation command has been received from the main control board 510 (see S1516 in FIG. 15).

  If it is determined that a demonstration designation command has been received and received (YES in S2300), the sub CPU 540a proceeds to S2302 and executes a demonstration designation command reception process. Hereinafter, the contents of the demonstration designation command reception process performed in S2302 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing a demonstration designation command reception process (S2302) performed by the sub CPU 540a of the effect control board 540.

  Referring to FIG. 24, sub CPU 540a first sets a predetermined time (for example, 30 to 60 seconds) as demo standby time Td in S2400, and then proceeds to S2410 to set this demo standby time Td. Start measuring. As described above, the demonstration designation command does not have the start memory of the first start winning device 112 and the second start winning device (electric Chu) 115 and the main display device 131 does not execute the variation display of the effect symbol related to the big hit lottery. Therefore, the measurement time of the demonstration standby time Td represents the elapsed time after the effect symbol variation display is no longer executed on the main display device 131.

  Next, the sub CPU 540a proceeds to S2420, and determines whether or not a variable effect start command has been received before the demonstration standby time Td set here has elapsed (see S1540 in FIG. 15). As described above, the variation effect start command is a variation display of the effect symbol related to the big hit lottery on the main display device 131 based on the winning of the game ball to the first start winning device 112 or the second starting winning device (electric Chu) 115. Therefore, if it is determined that the variable effect start command has been received before the demonstration standby time Td elapses (YES in S2420), the sub CPU 540a determines that the gaming machine 100 is in the standby state. If this is not the case, the demonstration command receiving process is terminated. Thereby, in the main display device 131, the variable display of the effect symbol related to the jackpot lottery that has been stopped is resumed.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S2420 that the variation effect start command has not been received (NO in S2420), the sub CPU 540a determines that the gaming machine 100 is in a standby state, and proceeds to S2430 to wait for a customer. In order to execute the demonstration production, set the demo flag to ON. Then, the sub CPU 540a proceeds to S2440, sets a demonstration effect start command for instructing the image control board 550 and the lamp control board 560 in the sub RAM 540c, and outputs the main display device 131, the sub display device 139, and the audio output. The apparatus 132 or the like is caused to start executing the demonstration effect. Thereby, in the main display device 131, the screen of the effect design related to the jackpot lottery that has been stopped is switched to the demonstration effect screen. Then, when the processing of S2440 is finished, the sub CPU 540a finishes this demonstration designation command reception processing.

  Returning to FIG. 23, when the process of NO or S2302 is completed in S2300, the sub CPU 540a proceeds to S2304, and from the main control board 510, a hold number increase command (first hold number increase command, second hold number increase command). It is determined whether or not a normal hold count increase command is received (see S1110 and S1130 in FIG. 11 and S1250 in FIG. 12).

  If it is determined that a hold number increase command has been received (YES in S2304), the sub CPU 540a proceeds to S2306 and executes a hold number addition process. Specifically, in the process of S2306, when the sub CPU 540a receives the first hold number increase command, the sub CPU 540a causes the main display device 131 to add one hold image (hold icon) indicating the hold number of the first special symbol lottery. In addition, 1 is added to the number of reserved special symbol lotteries stored in the sub RAM 540c. Similarly, when the sub CPU 540a receives the second hold number increase command, the sub CPU 540a causes the sub RAM 540c to add one hold image (hold icon) indicating the hold number of the second special symbol lottery to the main display device 131. 1 is added to the stored number of reserved second special symbol lotteries. On the other hand, when receiving the normal hold number increase command, the sub CPU 540a stores the sub display device 139 in the sub RAM 540c in order to add one hold image (hold icon) indicating the normal symbol lottery hold number. Add 1 to the number of regular symbol lotteries.

  Then, the sub CPU 540a proceeds to S2308 and executes a hold prefetch process. Hereinafter, the contents of the hold prefetch process performed in S2308 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing the hold prefetching process (S2308) performed by the sub CPU 540a of the effect control board 540.

  Referring to FIG. 25, sub CPU 540a first determines in S2500 whether the hold number increase command from main control board 510 received in S2304 is the first hold number increase command or the second hold number increase command related to the special symbol. Determine whether or not. If it is determined in S2500 that the first hold number increase command or the second hold number increase command has been received (YES in S2500), the sub CPU 540a proceeds to S2510, where the start winning reservation hold pre-reading effect lottery Execute the process.

  With reference to FIG. 26, the contents of the start prize-holding pre-reading effect lottery process performed in S2510 will be described below. FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing the start winning reservation pre-reading effect lottery process (S2510) performed by the sub CPU 540a of the effect control board 540. Referring to FIG. 26, the sub CPU 540a first analyzes in S2600 the first hold number increase command or the second hold number increase command received in S2304, and this time the first start winning device 112 or the second start prize is received. The jackpot lottery pre-determination (first pre-determination or second pre-determination, S1108 or S1128 in FIG. 11) with respect to the holding ball (holding memory) generated based on winning in the device (electric Chu) 115 is a big hit (small Whether or not there is a reach or not.

  If it is determined in S2600 that the result of the pre-determination (first pre-determination or second pre-determination) is not a big hit or reach out (NO in S2600), that is, if the pre-determination result is out of reach, the sub The CPU 540a proceeds to S2615, and decides whether or not to execute the hold pre-reading effect related to the special symbol on the main display device 131, triggered by the hold storage generated by winning the start winning devices 112 and 115 this time. Then, a special symbol reservation pre-reading effect lottery process is performed by a predetermined lottery method using random numbers or the like.

  Then, the sub CPU 540a proceeds to S2640, and determines whether or not execution of the special symbol reservation pre-reading effect is determined in S2640. When it is determined in S2640 that execution of the special symbol hold prefetching effect has been determined (YES in S2640), the sub CPU 540a proceeds to S2650 and holds the hold for the hold added by 1 to the sub RAM 540c in S2306 of FIG. In order to execute a special symbol reservation pre-reading effect including addition of display, a special symbol reservation pre-reading effect command for instructing the image control board 550 is set in the sub-RAM 540c. As a result, the special display reservation pre-reading effect based on the hold image (holding icon) corresponding one-to-one with the hold storage related to the special symbol is executed on the main display device 131 in a predetermined pre-reading notice mode. .

  As specific examples of this special symbol reservation pre-reading effect, the reserved image of the special symbol has a conspicuous red or gold color, a specific animal pattern (eg, zebra pattern, leopard pattern, etc.) Display (special hold icon) or the like in a different shape. As described above, the advance determination (first advance determination or second advance determination) information included in the hold number increase command (the first hold number increase command or the second hold number increase command) indicates that there is no reach loss. When the special symbol reservation pre-reading effect is executed when the special symbol reservation pre-reading effect is performed, the effect display in the special symbol reservation pre-reading effect (for example, a special reserved icon of the special symbol) is a display.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S2640 that the execution of the special symbol reservation pre-reading effect has not been determined (NO in S2640), the sub CPU 540a proceeds to S2660 and the normal special symbol in which the reservation pre-reading effect related to the special symbol is not executed. In order to display the image on the hold image (to add a hold display for the hold added to 1 in the sub RAM 540c in S2306 of FIG. 23), a special symbol hold display command for instructing the image control board 550 is set in the sub RAM 540c. The main display device 131 displays a normal special symbol hold image (normal hold icon).

  On the other hand, in S2600, a pre-determination (first pre-determination or second pre-determination) of the big hit lottery with respect to the holding ball generated based on the winning to the first start winning device 112 or the second starting winning device (electric Chu) 115 of this time ) When it is determined that the result is a big hit (including a small win) or a reach out (YES in S2600), the sub CPU 540a proceeds to S2610 and executes a normal symbol holding pre-reading effect lottery process.

  Thus, in the normal symbol reservation pre-reading effect lottery process of S2610, the sub-display device 139 executes the hold pre-reading effect related to the normal symbol in response to the hold storage generated by winning the start winning devices 112 and 115 this time. Is determined by a predetermined lottery method using random numbers or the like. That is, in the normal symbol hold pre-reading effect lottery process of S2610, it is determined whether or not the normal symbol hold pre-reading effect is executed even though the special symbol hold storage has occurred.

  Then, the sub CPU 540a proceeds to S2620, and determines in S2620 whether or not the execution of the normal symbol reservation pre-reading effect is determined. If it is determined in S2620 that the execution of the normal symbol hold prefetching effect is determined (YES in S2620), the sub CPU 540a proceeds to S2630 and holds the hold for the hold added by 1 to the sub RAM 540c in S2306 of FIG. In order to execute a normal symbol reservation pre-reading effect including addition of display, a normal symbol reservation pre-reading effect A command for instructing the image control board 550 is set in the sub-RAM 540c. As a result, a normal symbol hold pre-reading effect A based on a hold image (hold icon) corresponding one-to-one with the hold storage related to the normal symbol is executed on the sub display device 139 in a predetermined pre-reading notice mode. The

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S2620 that execution of the normal symbol reservation pre-reading effect has not been determined (NO in S2620), the sub CPU 540a proceeds to S2650 described above. That is, even if the pre-judgment result of the big hit lottery based on the winning to the start winning devices 112 and 115 this time is a big hit (including a small win) and a reach is lost, the normal symbol hold pre-reading effect lottery processing has shifted When it is determined that the normal symbol reservation pre-reading effect is not executed, the special symbol reservation pre-reading effect is executed. Then, when the sub CPU 540a finishes the process of S2630, or finishes the process of S2650 or S2660, the sub-CPU 540a ends the start prize-holding pre-reading effect lottery process.

  27 to 29, here, the normal symbol reservation pre-reading effect A command is transmitted from the effect control board 540 to the image control board 550, whereby the normal symbol reservation pre-reading effect A executed by the sub display device 139. A specific example will be described. FIG. 27 is an explanatory diagram of a pattern a showing a specific example of the normal symbol reservation pre-reading effect A, FIG. 28 is an explanatory diagram of a pattern b-1 showing a specific example of the normal symbol reservation pre-reading effect A, and FIG. It is a specific example of normal symbol reservation pre-reading effect A, and is an explanatory diagram of a pattern b-2 showing a modification of the pattern b-1.

  With reference to FIG. 27, the normal symbol reservation prefetching effect A of the pattern a is demonstrated first. In this pattern a, as shown in (a), a game ball wins the first start winning device 112 or the second start winning device (electric Chu) 115, and this time, based on this win, One special reserved image is added and displayed at the bottom left end (right end) of the screen.

  Here, the result of the pre-determination (first pre-determination or second pre-determination) of the big hit lottery with respect to the holding ball generated based on the winning to the start winning devices 112 and 115 of this time is the big win (including the small win) or reach Suppose that it was out of place. And, as shown in (a), the reserved image of the special symbol additionally displayed based on the winning to the start winning devices 112 and 115 of this time was a big hit in the pre-judgment result, and it was out of reach. Regardless, a normal hold icon without special symbol hold pre-reading effect is displayed. Note that (a) shows a case where the third special symbol hold image is displayed by winning the start winning devices 112 and 115 this time, and these three hold images are all the same normal hold. Although the icon is “◯”, for the sake of convenience, the hold icon based on the current start winning devices 112 and 115 is given a symbol “A” (hereinafter, this normal hold icon is also referred to as a hold icon “A”). In addition, in the description here, the reserved image of the special symbol related to the first start winning device (first reserved image) and the reserved image of the special symbol related to the second starting winning device (electric Chu) 115 (second reserved image). ) For the sake of convenience and will be described without particular distinction.

  On the other hand, in the sub display device 139, as shown in (a), before the winning for the current start winning devices 112 and 115 occurs, that is, before the hold icon “A” is generated, Suppose that a normal symbol hold image is displayed. Then, based on the fact that the pre-judgment result of the big win lottery for the winning to the start winning devices 112 and 115 of this time is a big hit and is out of reach, it is displayed at the end (right end) on the screen of the sub display device 139. The hold image of the newest normal symbol is changed from the normal hold icon “◯” to the special hold icon “☆”. In other words, the hold icon of a predetermined normal symbol is immediately changed by winning the start winning devices 112 and 115 this time.

  That is, in the present embodiment, the special symbol hold memory occurs, the pre-determined result of the hold memory is a big hit, even if the reach is out of reach, the special symbol hold pre-production effect is not performed, Instead, it is configured so that a reserved pre-reading effect for normal symbols is executed. Thereby, the change of the reserved image of a normal symbol stands out. Therefore, the player feels a little confused by experiencing an unusual hold pre-reading effect that the held image of the normal symbol changes even though the game ball has won the start winning devices 112 and 115. However, you can face a game with great expectations.

  Then, as shown in (b), after the predetermined time has elapsed, in the reserved image of the special symbol displayed on the main display device 131, the two reserved icons “O” generated before the reserved icon “A” are displayed. ”Is digested (one hold icon“ ◯ ”is generated after the hold icon“ A ”), and the hold icon“ ☆ ”is displayed in the normal symbol hold image displayed on the sub display device 139. It is assumed that two of the three hold icons “O” generated before are digested (two hold icons “O” are generated after the hold icon “☆”). That is, the hold icon “☆” is continuously displayed until the hold icon “A” becomes the oldest of the hold images of the special symbol, and the next change of the special symbol is the change of the hold icon “A”. It is assumed that a state is reached in which a variation pattern based on the determination content (big hit, out of reach) is performed.

  Then, as shown in (b), the hold icon “☆” is separated from the normal image hold image column and moved from the sub display device 139 to the main display device 131, and the separated hold icon “☆” Then, it is merged with the hold icon “A” lined up in the row of the reserved images of special symbols. Then, the hold icon “A” combined with the hold icon “☆” changes from the normal hold icon “◯” to the special hold icon “☆” as shown in FIG. That is, the reserved image corresponding to the next variation of the special symbol changes to a special mode different from normal just before digestion. As a result, the player can rejoice in the change immediately before the reserved image of the special symbol and can enter the game with a great expectation with respect to the next change of the special symbol. Thereafter, on the main display device 131, the fluctuation display of the big hit or the reach out is performed based on the changed special hold icon “☆”.

  Furthermore, the normal symbol reservation pre-reading effect A shown in FIG. 27 may be configured as follows. In other words, when a winning (holding icon “A”) for the current start winning devices 112 and 115 is generated, among the normal symbol held images already displayed on the sub display device 139, a long hit is obtained based on the result of the prior determination. If there is a holding image (that is, a normal holding icon) in which the normal symbol holding pre-reading effect is not performed in the gate passage holding pre-reading effect lottery process (30), which will be described later, the start winning devices 112 and 115 Based on the winning (holding icon “A”), the hold image that is a long hit is changed from a normal hold icon to a predetermined look-ahead notice mode (special hold icon) that suggests a long win. You may comprise. Even if comprised in this way, the preference of a game improves. In this case, the preliminary determination result for winning to the start winning devices 112 and 115 does not necessarily need to be a big hit (including a small win) or out of reach (YES in S2600), for example, reach at a predetermined rate There may be no gap.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 28, the normal symbol reservation prefetch effect A of the pattern b-1 will be described. It should be noted that here, the description similar to the normal symbol reservation pre-reading effect A of the pattern a shown in FIG. 27 is omitted. In this pattern b-1, as shown in (d), a winning to the start winning devices 112 and 115 occurs, and the main display device 131 has a holding icon “A” which is a normal holding image of a special symbol. At this time, it is assumed that four normal ordinary reserved images are already displayed on the sub display device 139.

  Then, based on the fact that the pre-judgment result of the big hit lottery for the winning to the start winning devices 112 and 115 this time is a big hit and the reach is out of reach, all the four normal items displayed on the screen of the sub display device 139 are displayed. The reserved image of the symbol is changed from the normal hold icon “◯” to the special hold icon “☆”. In other words, all of the ordinary symbol hold icons immediately change due to the winning to the start winning devices 112 and 115 this time.

  Then, after the predetermined time has elapsed, as shown in (e), in the reserved image of the special symbol displayed on the main display device 131, the two reserved icons “O” generated before the reserved icon “A” are displayed. ”Is digested (one hold icon“ ◯ ”is generated after the hold icon“ A ”). In other words, it is assumed that the next variation of the special symbol is performed in a variation pattern based on the determination content of the hold icon “A” (big hit, out of reach). On the other hand, in the sub display device 139, four special hold icons “☆” are continuously displayed on the screen as normal symbol hold icons regardless of the digestion or addition of the normal symbol hold icons.

  Then, as shown in (e), the four hold icons “☆” are separated from the normal image hold image column and moved from the sub display device 139 to the main display device 131, and the separated hold icon “☆” is displayed. Is then merged into one hold icon “☆”. Note that the combined hold icon “☆” has a color or pattern that changes to be conspicuous, changes greatly as shown, or has a different shape compared to the hold icon “☆” before combining. You may make it change.

  Then, as shown in (e), the merged hold icon “☆” is further moved and merged with the hold icon “A” lined up in the row of reserved images of special symbols. Then, the combined hold icon “A” changes from the normal hold icon “◯” to the special hold icon “☆” as shown in FIG. That is, the reserved image corresponding to the next variation of the special symbol changes to a special mode different from normal just before digestion, like the normal symbol reserved pre-reading effect A of the pattern a described above.

  In addition, in the normal symbol reservation pre-reading effect A of the pattern b-1 shown in FIG. 28, as described above, the case where four normal symbol reservation images are combined is illustrated, but this is finally two or more. Any form can be used. For example, as a case where two normal symbol hold images are merged, when two normal normal symbol hold images are displayed at the time of winning the start winning devices 112 and 115 this time, or In other words, there are four cases where the number of normal symbol hold icons “☆” is reduced to two while the two hold icons “O” generated before the hold icon “A” are digested.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 29, the normal symbol reservation pre-reading effect A of the pattern b-2 will be described. Note that the pattern b-2 is a modification of the pattern b-1, and here, the same description as the normal symbol reservation pre-reading effect A of the pattern a and the pattern b-1 shown in FIGS. In this pattern b-2, (g) and (i) are the same as (d) and (f) of the pattern b-1, and only (h) is different from (e) of the pattern b-1. is there. This difference will be described below.

  That is, the difference is that, as shown in (h), the four hold icons “☆” are separated from the row of reserved images of normal symbols and moved from the sub display device 139 to the main display device 131. The reserved icon “☆” is then moved as it is without being merged into one reserved icon “☆” as shown in (e) of pattern b-1, and the reserved image of the special symbol is directly and individually moved. It is the point comprised so that it may unite with the holding | maintenance icon "A" currently located in a line. With this configuration, the reserved image corresponding to the next variation of the special symbol changes to a special mode different from normal just before digestion, as in the normal symbol reservation pre-reading effect A of the patterns a and b-1. This completes the description of the specific example of the normal symbol reservation pre-reading effect A.

  Returning to FIG. 25, if it is determined in S2500 that the first hold number increase command or the second hold number increase command related to the special symbol has not been received (NO in S2500), the sub CPU 540a proceeds to S2520. The process proceeds to step S2304, where it is determined whether the hold number increase command received from the main control board 510 is a normal hold number increase command related to a normal symbol. If it is determined in S2520 that the normal number-of-holds increase command has been received (YES in S2520), the sub CPU 540a proceeds to S2530, where a gate pass hold prefetch effect lottery process is executed.

  Hereinafter, the contents of the gate passage reservation pre-reading effect lottery process performed in S2530 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing the gate pass reservation pre-reading effect lottery process (S2530) performed by the sub CPU 540a of the effect control board 540. Referring to FIG. 30, first, in S3000, the sub CPU 540a analyzes the normal holding number increase command received in S2304, and the holding ball generated based on the ball entering the normal symbol operating gates 113a and 113b ( It is determined whether or not the result of the prior determination (S1240 in FIG. 12) of the winning lottery for (holding storage) is a winning.

  If it is determined in S3000 that the pre-determination result is not successful (NO in S3000), that is, if the pre-determination result is out of order, the sub CPU 540a proceeds to S3004 and executes the outlier determination lottery process. Next, the process proceeds to S3006, where it is determined whether or not the winning determination lottery process performed in S3004 has been won.

  If it is determined in S3006 that the winning determination lottery process has not been won (NO in S3006), the sub CPU 540a proceeds to S3060. On the other hand, when it is determined in S3006 that the winning determination lottery process has been won (YES in S3006), or in S3000, the pre-determination result is determined to be win (YES in S3000), the sub CPU 540a The process proceeds to S3010.

  In other words, the above-described processing of S3004 and S3006 is the slippage determination lottery process even if the preliminary determination result of the winning lottery with respect to the holding ball generated based on the entrance to the normal symbol operation gates 113a and 113b is a loss. This is a process for giving the same effect as the case where the prior determination result is determined to be a win when the winning is made. The loss determination lottery process may be performed by a predetermined lottery method using random numbers or the like, and the winning probability may be 30%, for example.

  In S3010, next, the sub CPU 540a continues the above-described launch stop signal (see FIG. 6) indicating that the launch of the game ball input from the launch control circuit 600 of the launch control board 590 is stopped for a predetermined time. Then, it is determined whether or not it is turned on (input). If the firing stop signal is continuously turned on for a predetermined time (YES in S3010), the sub CPU 540a assumes that the game is stopped and proceeds to S3050. On the other hand, if the firing stop signal has not been turned on for a predetermined time (NO in S3010), the sub CPU 540a assumes that a game is in progress and proceeds to S3012.

  Next, in S3012, the sub CPU 540a determines whether or not the number of reserved balls (holding memory) of the special symbol at the present time is 2 or more (2 to 4). Here, the number of held balls is the first number of held balls related to the first start winning device or the second number of held balls related to the second starting winning device (electric Chu) 115. It is determined whether one of the number of retained balls or the number of second retained balls is 2 or more (2 to 4) (the same applies to the following description). Alternatively, instead of or in addition to this, it may be determined whether or not the number of reserved balls obtained by adding the first reserved ball number and the second reserved ball number is 2 or more (2 to 8). .

  If the number of reserved balls of the special symbol is 2 or more (YES in S3012), the sub CPU 540a proceeds to S3020 and executes the normal symbol reserved pre-reading effect lottery process using the first random number table. On the other hand, if the number of reserved balls of the special symbol is not 2 or more (NO in S3012), that is, if the number of reserved balls of the special symbol is 0 or 1, the sub CPU 540a proceeds to S3030 and proceeds to the second random number. A normal symbol holding pre-reading effect lottery process is executed using a table. Note that the normal symbol hold pre-reading effect lottery process is a process for determining whether or not to execute the hold pre-reading effect related to the normal symbol on the sub display device 139 as described above. The random number table used in the lottery for determining whether or not to execute the reserved pre-reading effect related to the normal symbol is changed according to the number of reserved balls in the special symbol.

  Here, the first random number table and the second random number table will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 31 is an explanatory diagram of a first random number table and a second random number table used in the normal symbol reservation pre-reading effect lottery process. Referring to FIG. 31, (a) shows a first random number table, and (b) shows an example of a second random number table. First, the first random number table will be described.

  In the normal symbol reservation pre-reading effect lottery process, when the number of reserved balls (holding memory) of the special symbol at present is 2 or more (2 to 4), the first random number table shown in FIG. 31A is selected. The first random number table includes 10 random numbers from “0” to “9” at the time of lottery in the normal symbol reservation pre-reading effect lottery process (that is, when the game ball passes through the normal symbol operation gates 113a and 113b). One random value is acquired from the list. In the case of the first random number table, the execution of the normal symbol reservation pre-reading effect is set to 2/10, for example, and the execution determination of the normal symbol reservation pre-reading effect is performed when the obtained random number value is “0” “1”. On the other hand, the non-execution of the normal symbol reservation pre-reading effect is set to, for example, 8/10, and the normal symbol reservation pre-reading effect is not executed when the obtained random number value is “2” to “9”. It is determined to be a decision.

  On the other hand, in the normal symbol reservation pre-reading effect lottery process, if the number of reserved balls (holding memory) of the special symbol at present is less than 2 (0, 1), the second random number table shown in FIG. The second random number table is selected from 10 to “9” at the time of lottery in the normal symbol holding pre-reading effect lottery process (that is, when the game ball passes through the normal symbol operation gates 113a and 113b). One random number value is acquired from among the random numbers. In the case of this second random number table, the execution of the normal symbol reservation pre-reading effect is executed, for example, when the ratio is set to 8/10 and the obtained random number value is “2” to “9”. On the other hand, the non-execution of the normal symbol reservation pre-reading effect is determined to be, for example, 2/10, and the normal symbol reservation pre-reading effect is not executed when the obtained random number value is “0” “1”. It is determined to be a decision.

  Comparing the first random number table and the second random number table, the ratio of the first random number table determined to be execution determination of the normal symbol reservation pre-reading effect in the normal symbol reservation pre-reading effect lottery process is lower. That is, when the number of reserved balls (holding memory) of the special symbol at the time of the normal symbol holding pre-reading effect lottery processing is 2 or more (2 to 4), the number of reserved balls (holding memory) of the special symbol is The normal symbol reservation pre-reading effect is less likely to be executed than when it is less than 2 (0, 1).

  Returning to FIG. 30, when the processing of S3020 or S3030 is completed, the sub CPU 540a proceeds to S3040 and determines whether or not execution of the normal symbol reservation pre-reading effect is determined in S3040. When the sub CPU 540a determines that the execution of the normal symbol reservation pre-reading effect is determined (YES in S3040), the sub CPU 540a proceeds to S3050, and on the other hand, determines that the execution of the normal symbol reservation pre-reading effect is not determined. (NO in S3040), the process proceeds to S3060.

In S3050, the sub CPU 540a determines that the firing stop signal is continuously turned on for a predetermined time (YES in S3010) or the execution of the normal symbol holding pre-reading effect (YES in S3040). In order to execute a normal symbol holding pre-reading effect including addition of a holding display for the holding added by 1 in the sub RAM 540c, a normal symbol holding pre-reading effect B command for instructing the image control board 550 is set in the sub RAM 540c. As a result, on the sub display device 139, the normal symbol hold prefetch effect B based on the hold image (hold icon) corresponding to the hold memory related to the normal symbol on a one-to-one basis is executed in a predetermined prefetch notice mode. The
In S3012, when it is determined that the number of reserved balls of the special symbol is not 2 or more (NO in S3012), the processes of S3030 and S3040 may be omitted and the process may directly proceed to S3050. That is, this is when the firing stop signal is not turned on continuously for a predetermined time and it is considered that the game is in progress, and when the number of reserved balls of the special symbol is not more than the predetermined number (2 or more), It becomes the structure which performs 100 percent normal symbol reservation pre-reading effect. Therefore, the second random number table is not necessary in this configuration.

  Next, in S3060, the sub CPU 540a is determined not to win in the slippage determination lottery process (NO in S3006), or based on the non-execution determination of the normal symbol hold prefetch effect (NO in S3040), the hold prefetch effect related to the normal symbol. Normal symbol hold display for instructing the image control board 550 to display on a normal normal symbol hold image that is not executed (to add a hold display for the hold added by 1 to the sub RAM 540c in S2306 of FIG. 23). The command is set in the sub RAM 540c, and a normal normal symbol hold image (normal hold icon) is displayed on the sub display device 139. Then, when the processing of S3050 or S3060 is completed, the sub CPU 540a ends this gate passage suspension pre-reading effect lottery processing.

  32 and 33, the normal symbol reservation pre-reading effect B command transmitted from the effect control board 540 to the image control board 550 is used here for the normal symbol reservation pre-reading effect B executed by the sub display device 139. An execution ratio and a specific example thereof will be described. FIG. 32 is an explanatory diagram of the execution ratio of the normal symbol reservation pre-reading effect B in the gate passing reservation pre-reading effect lottery process, and FIG. 33 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the normal symbol reservation pre-reading effect B.

  With reference to FIG. 32, first, the execution ratio of the normal symbol reservation prefetch effect B will be described. The execution ratio of the normal symbol holding pre-reading effect B is roughly divided into the case where the pre-determination result of the winning lottery for the holding ball (holding memory) generated based on the ball entering the normal symbol operating gates 113a and 113b is a win. , And in both cases, both of them are whether or not a firing stop signal indicating that the launch of the game ball is stopped is continuously input for a predetermined time, and a special design holding ball. It is divided according to whether the number is 2 or more.

  First, the execution ratio of the normal symbol holding pre-reading effect B when the pre-determination result of the winning lottery is winning (per long or short when the electric Chu 115 is opened) will be described. If it is determined that the game ball has been stopped, that is, if it is assumed that the game has been stopped, YES is obtained in S3010, and the execution rate of the normal symbol hold prefetch effect B is 100%. . If it is determined that the game ball has not been stopped, that is, if it is determined that the game is in progress and the number of reserved balls of the special symbol is determined to be less than 2, NO in S3010, NO in S3012, and NO in S3030. The normal symbol reservation pre-reading effect lottery process is selected using the second random number table, so that the execution rate of the normal symbol reservation pre-reading effect B is 80%. If it is determined that the game ball has not been released, that is, if it is determined that the game is in progress and the number of reserved balls of the special symbol is determined to be 2 or more, NO in S3010, YES in S3012, The normal symbol reservation pre-reading effect lottery process is selected using the first random number table, so that the execution rate of the normal symbol reservation pre-reading effect B is 20%.

  Next, the execution ratio of the normal symbol reservation pre-reading effect B in the case where the pre-determination result of the winning lottery is out of place (the electric chew 115 is not released) will be described. In this case, the execution of the normal symbol reservation pre-reading effect B is a gasse effect. Further, in the gate pass reservation pre-reading effect lottery process, the percentage of winning in the deviation determination lottery process in S3004 is 30%. When it is determined that the game ball has been stopped, that is, when it is considered that the game has been stopped, YES in S3006 and YES in S3010, the execution ratio of the normal symbol hold prefetch effect B is 30 percent (1.0 × 0.3). If it is determined that the game ball has not been released, that is, if it is determined that the game is in progress and the number of reserved balls in the special symbol is determined to be less than 2, YES in S3006, NO in S3010, NO in S3012 Thus, the normal symbol reservation pre-reading effect lottery process of S3030 is selected using the second random number table, so that the execution rate of the normal symbol reservation pre-reading effect B is 24% (0.8 × 0.3). If it is determined that the game ball has not been stopped, that is, if it is determined that the game is being played and the number of reserved balls of the special symbol is determined to be 2 or more, YES in S3006, NO in S3010, YES in S3012 Thus, the normal symbol reservation pre-reading effect lottery process of S3020 is selected using the first random number table, so that the execution rate of the normal symbol reservation pre-reading effect B is 6% (0.2 × 0.3).

  As is clear from the explanation of FIG. 32, the execution ratio of the normal symbol holding pre-reading effect B generated based on the entrance to the normal symbol operating gates 113a and 113b is determined whether the pre-judgment result of the winning lottery is wrong or not. First, when the player has stopped firing the game ball for a predetermined time (regardless of the number of reserved balls in the special symbol), that is, when the game is stopped, the highest is the next, and the player then plays the game ball for a predetermined time The number of reserved balls in the special symbol is less than 2 (0, 1) when the firing of the game is not stopped (when playing), and the lowest is that the player It is when the number of reserved balls of the special symbol is 2 or more (2 to 4) when the firing is not stopped (when playing). The pre-judgment result of the winning lottery is more out of the winning direction, that is, when the second starting winning device (electrical chew) 115 is opened by the long hit or short hit, the second starting winning device ( The execution ratio of the normal symbol holding pre-reading effect B is much higher than when the electric Chu) 115 is not opened.

  That is, in this embodiment, if the player has stopped firing, or the number of reserved balls of the special symbol is less than or equal to a predetermined number (less than 2), there is a probability that the reserved pre-reading effect of the normal symbol is executed. It is high. Then, by performing the pre-reading effect of the normal symbol, it is possible to make the player have the expectation that the second start winning device (electric Chu) 115 may be released long by winning the normal symbol lottery. Become.

  In general, when a player quits a game, the game state is a normal state (outside-time game state), and there is no fire ball in the process of digesting all the reserved balls (holding memory) number of special symbols There are many cases. That is, when the number of reserved balls (holding memory) of the special symbol is small (for example, 0 or 1) and there are no fired balls, it is assumed that the player stops the game. In that state, generally, a normal symbol whose variation time is set longer than a special symbol generally has the number of reserved balls (held memory) generally remaining, so the player quits the game. When the second starting prize winning device (electric Chu) 115 is released long after winning the normal symbol lottery at the time or after quitting (leaving), the player has already left the seat or has left the seat. Cannot make the second starting winning device (electric Chu) 115 win a game ball, which is disadvantageous for the player. In particular, the second start winning device (electric Chu) 115 is more advantageous to the player for the special symbol lottery than the first starting winning device 112 (for example, the allocation of 16R jackpot is high and the probability of being a big jackpot with many balls is high) This is even more so.

  In addition, in the conventional gaming machine, an effect related to the normal symbol lottery of whether or not the second starting prize-winning device (electric Chu) 115 opens long is performed at the time of the fluctuation of the normal symbol lottery. Some players have the expectation that the second start winning device (electric Chu) 115 may be released long after winning the normal symbol lottery. However, even if the effect related to the normal symbol lottery is performed at the time of the fluctuation of the normal symbol lottery, when the player quits the game, for the reason described above, when the effect related to the normal symbol lottery is performed, There is a high possibility that the player has already left the game and left the game, or that the fired ball is gone. In other words, even if the performance related to the normal symbol lottery is performed at such timing, if the player has already left the game and left the game, it will be useless and will not have any effect, and will not be left. However, if there is no fire ball, it is already too late, and it is impossible for the player to purchase a game ball (rented ball) and make the second start winning device (electric Chu) 115 win a game ball. This is also an ineffective timing.

  In that respect, according to the gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment, in a state where the player has stopped firing in an attempt to stop the game, or the number of reserved balls of the special symbol is less than a predetermined number (less than 2), Since the probability of executing the pre-reading effect for the normal symbol is high, that is, the effect that the second start winning device (electric Chu) 115 may be opened long is at least from the time of the fluctuation of the normal symbol lottery. Therefore, before the second starting prize-winning device (electrical chew) 115 is long open, it is possible to prevent the player from leaving the game and leaving the game, or the player can play the game. There is time to buy balls (rented balls). As a result, the player can win a game ball against the long opening of the second start winning device (electric Chu) 115 that occurs just before the game is stopped.

  In other words, according to the gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment, it is possible to not only enhance the effect of the gaming machine 100 by performing the reserved pre-reading effect of the normal symbol at an appropriate time, but also the timing at which the player stops the game. It is possible to make a proper judgment and not suffer a disadvantage. In addition, the normal symbol lottery is won by the normal symbol holding pre-reading effect, and the player is expected to open the second start winning device (electric Chu) 115 for a long time. Strikes (how to hit the operation handle 107 and the firing stop button 256 so that the game balls are not continuously fired) are also suppressed (particularly, the number of reserved balls of the special symbol becomes 2 or more (2-4)). When a regular symbol holding pre-reading effect is performed), it is possible to contribute to the profit of the game hall.

  With reference to FIG. 33, a specific example of the normal symbol reservation prefetch effect B performed by the sub display device 139 will be described. In this normal symbol reservation pre-reading effect B, as shown in FIG. 33, a game ball enters the normal symbol operation gates 113a and 113b. On the right end), one reserved image of normal symbols is added and displayed.

  Here, it is assumed that the preliminary determination result of the winning lottery with respect to the holding ball generated based on the entry to the normal symbol operation gates 113a and 113b this time is a winning. Then, after the game ball enters the normal symbol operation gates 113a and 113b, the firing stop signal is not continuously input for a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds), and at that time, the number of reserved balls (the first symbol) The number of reserved balls or the number of second reserved balls) is one (less than 2) as shown in the lower left of the screen of the main display device 131. The hold image of the newest normal symbol displayed at the end (right end) on the screen of the sub display device 139 is changed from the normal hold icon “◯” to the special hold icon “☆”. The same applies when a firing stop signal is continuously input for a predetermined time after the game ball enters the normal symbol operation gates 113a and 113b, regardless of the number of reserved balls of the special symbol.

  And as the reserved image of the normal symbol changes from the normal hold icon “○” to the special hold icon “☆”, as an example, a character with deformed animal cage (hereinafter referred to as “Tanukichi”). Will appear on the screen of the sub-display device 139, and before the change display of the normal symbol based on the changed special hold icon “☆” is executed, An effect such as whether or not to become is performed in a predetermined manner. As this effect, for example, as shown in FIG. 33, an effect such that the characters “I'm still too fast! It is done. In this case, the same voice may be output from the speaker of the audio output device 132 as “It's still too fast!

  In this way, the normal symbol hold pre-reading effect B is performed before the normal symbol change display for the hold (the hold when the special hold icon is changed) is started, so that the player holds the normal symbol hold When the pre-reading effect B is informed, for example, the second starting prize-winning device (electric Chu) 115 stops the game and leaves before the long opening, or there is no fire ball (game ball (rented ball) It is possible to prevent the game ball from being awarded to the second starting prize-winning device (electric Chu) 115 that is long open (without purchasing in time). It should be noted that the “tanuyoshi” as the character described above may appear on the screen of the main display device 131 without being limited to the sub display device 139.

  Returning to FIG. 25, when the gate passage reserved pre-reading effect lottery process in S <b> 2530 is completed, the reserved pre-read process is ended. Then, returning to the command reception process of FIG. 23, when the sub CPU 540a completes the hold prefetch process, or in S2304 of FIG. In the case where it is determined that the command (increase number increase command or normal hold number increase command) has not been received (NO in S2304), the process proceeds to S2309, and whether or not the normal hold number decrease command has been received from the main control board 510. Is determined (see S1308 in FIG. 13).

  If it is determined that the normal pending number reduction command has been received (YES in S2309), the sub CPU 540a proceeds to S2310 and executes the normal pending number subtraction process. Specifically, in the processing of S2310, when the sub CPU 540a receives the normal hold number reduction command, the sub CPU 540a deletes the hold image (hold icon) indicating the hold number of the normal symbol lottery displayed first on the sub display device 139. Therefore, 1 is subtracted from the holding number of the normal symbol lottery stored in the sub RAM 540c.

  Then, the process shifts to S2311, and the sub CPU 540a sends a normal hold erase display command for instructing the image control board 550 to the sub RAM 540c in order to erase the hold display of the normal symbol for the hold obtained by subtracting 1 from the sub RAM 540c in S2310. The normal symbol hold display (hold icon) displayed earlier from the sub display device 139 is deleted. When the processing of S2311 is completed or when it is determined in S2309 that the normal pending number reduction command has not been received (NO in S2309), the sub CPU 540a proceeds to S2312, and S1318 of the normal symbol processing of FIG. It is determined whether or not a turn production start command set in step 1 has been received.

  Then, in S2312, when a turn effect start command is received (YES in S2312), the sub CPU 540a proceeds to S2314 and executes a turn effect start command reception process. Hereinafter, the content of the roaring effect start command reception process performed in S2314 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 34 is a flowchart showing a turn effect start command reception process (S2314) performed by the sub CPU 540a of the effect control board 540.

  Referring to FIG. 34, sub CPU 540a first determines in S3400 whether or not the demo flag is set to ON (see S2430 in FIG. 24). If it is determined that the demo flag is set to ON (YES in S3400), that is, if the gaming machine 100 is in a standby state and executing a demonstration effect for waiting for a customer, the sub CPU 540a proceeds to S3402. Then, the demonstration flag is set to OFF, and then the process proceeds to S3404 where a demonstration effect end command for instructing the image control board 550 or the lamp control board 560 is set in the sub RAM 540c, and the main display device 131 or The sub display device 139 or the audio output device 132 or the like terminates the execution of the demonstration effect.

  In other words, in the turn production start command reception process, when a turn production start command is received, the turn production will be executed. Therefore, if the gaming machine 100 is in a standby state and is executing a demonstration effect for waiting for a customer, this execution is executed. End the demonstration production. Then, when the processing of S3404 is completed, or when it is determined in S3400 that the demo flag is not set to ON (NO in S3400), the sub CPU 540a proceeds to S3410 and analyzes the received turn production start command Based on the result, it is determined whether or not information indicating a hit (short hit or long hit) is included in the normal effect lottery in the turn effect start command.

  If the sub CPU 540a determines in S3410 that the information indicating the hit effect start command is included (YES in S3410), the sub CPU 540a proceeds to S3412, while the information indicating the hit effect of the hit effect start command. Is determined not to be included (NO in S3410), the process proceeds to S3420.

  With reference to FIG. 35A, the specific contents of the turning effect executed by receiving the turning effect start command will be described here. FIG. 35A is an explanatory diagram of an example of roaring effect (roulette effect). As described above, the normal effect is displayed at a predetermined rate when the normal symbol lottery result is hit (whether it is per short or long), or when the normal symbol lottery result is off, as described above. During the fluctuation display of the normal symbol in the device 118, an effect is made as to whether or not the lottery result of the fluctuation display is a win, and is performed based on the result of analyzing the turn effect start command.

  As shown in FIG. 35A, the roaring effect is displayed on the sub-display device 139, and the main display device 131 is not shown, but the variable display or the like related to the effect symbol is displayed in parallel. It has become. The display mode of the roaring effect includes a roulette effect in the right area of the screen of the sub display device 139 and an effect using a character (hereinafter also referred to as “tama-chan”) that deforms a human girl with a ball in the left area. To be done.

  The roulette effect in the roaring effect is formed in a substantially roulette shape from a circular rotation display body 3502 and a pointer 3504, as shown in an enlarged view in the lower part of FIG. 35-1. Six types of display areas corresponding to “Short per short”, “Out of”, “Point item”, “Mode change” and “Intense heat” are formed. The six types of display areas are formed by dividing the inside of the rotary display 3502 into eight substantially triangular shapes (hereinafter also referred to as “mass”) by a plurality of lines extending from the center to the circumference. . The pointer 3504 is formed in a triangular shape, and the lower end of the pointer 3504 faces the display area inside the rotary display 3502. When the rotation of the rotary display 3502 stops, the square indicated by the tip of the pointer 3504 is a normal symbol. The lottery results are displayed.

  In the roulette effect, the rotation display body 3502 rotates clockwise in the direction of the arrow K during the normal symbol fluctuation display, and the rotation of the rotation display body 3502 stops as the normal symbol fluctuation display stops. It is like that. When the rotation of the rotation display body 3502 stops, the tip of the pointer 2504 indicates a square of “long hit”, “short hit”, “displacement”, “point item”, “mode change”, or “severe heat”. It has become. Note that the rotation display body 3502 may be rotated at a high speed at the start of rotation and gradually at a low speed as the stop approaches.

  That is, in the roulette effect, the pointer 3504 is configured to indicate a predetermined square based on the normal symbol lottery result on the normal symbol display device 118 when the rotary display 3502 is stopped. That is, based on the result of analyzing the roaring effect start command received by the sub CPU 540a, the roulette effect result can be determined as “out”, “point item”, “ It indicates either “mode change” or “extreme heat”. If there is information indicating a long hit, “long hit” is indicated. If information indicating a short hit is indicated, “short hit” is indicated (predetermined value). Gase production may be performed at a rate).

  Note that “point item” and “mode change” are determined with a predetermined lottery probability by lottery when there is information indicating a deviation (processing in S3430 described later), and the sub CPU 540a starts to produce an effect of “extreme heat”. When it is analyzed that the command indicates off-line information, the preliminary determination result (first preliminary determination or second determination) of the special symbol storage stored in the sub RAM 540c in the start winning reservation pre-reading effect lottery process (S2510) is performed. This is determined when there is a big hit in the pre-determination, that is, in the currently displayed special symbol hold display (processing in S3420 and S3422 described later).

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 35-1, the rotation display 3502 has two squares in the display area of “off” and “per short”, and the other square is “per long”, “point item”, “mode change”. "It has become a fierce heat." Of these six types of squares, the area ratio of the three types of squares corresponding to “per long”, “per short”, and “displacement” is determined by considering the hit random numbers and the hit design random numbers in FIG. The lottery probability is approximately commensurate with the probability of winning 1/10, the probability of losing 9/10, the probability of 1/3 per hit, and the probability of 2/3 per hit. The area ratio of the squares of “point item” and “mode change” may be configured based on the set lottery probability.

  Also, Tama-chan as a character performs a predetermined action while the roulette effect is being performed, or performs an effect that generates a predetermined word along with the operation, so that the normal symbol lottery for the player by the roaring effect is performed It has the effect of further increasing the degree of swaying according to whether or not it is a hit by its actions and words and making the squealing effect (roulette effect) more interesting. For example, in a scene where you ride a bicycle and aim for a goal, you can fall and retire on the way, or you can display a ball that finishes and finishes the goal, and the words are blue letters `` hot '', red letters Tama-chan, who says “super hot”, is displayed. In this case, for the player, the reliability in the lottery of the current normal symbol (roulette effect) can be estimated by the action and words of Tama-chan. The reliability is a barometer of the probability that the game result is advantageous to the player.

  Therefore, in this case, it is highly likely that the result of roulette performance will stop at a square that is advantageous to the player due to the appearance of the ball-chan who finishes in the goal or the ball-chan who speaks “super hot” with red letters. It can be reminiscent. For example, when the ball of the character performs a hot production in this way, the content of the square of the rotation display 3502 in the roulette presentation may be changed in the middle (for example, the ratio of “long per square” square) Change to increase). Thereby, the taste of a game improves. Of course, the character may be other than Tama-chan. For example, the character may be a good luck character shown in FIG. 33, or both may appear. In addition, the roaring effect is not limited to the roulette effect, and may take other forms, and may be performed by the main display device 131 or may be performed by both the sub display device 139 and the main display device 131. .

  Here, another specific example of the roaring effect will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 35B is an explanatory diagram of another example of curling effect (curling effect). In addition, the description which overlaps with description of the roaring effect shown to the said FIG. 35-1 is abbreviate | omitted here. The roaring effect shown in FIG. 35-2 is different from the roaring effect shown in FIG. 35-1 in that the roaring effect is performed on the main display device 131, and instead of the roulette effect in the lower area of the screen of the main display device 131. Curling performance is performed, and “Tanuyoshi” is used instead of “Tama-chan”.

  As shown in FIG. 35-2, the curling effect in the rolling effect has a horizontal bar-shaped display body 3512 and a substantially hemispherical stone display body 3514 whose bottom surface is horizontal. Six types of display areas corresponding to “long per”, “short per”, “out of”, “point item”, “mode change”, and “severe heat” are formed. It is formed by being divided into eight substantially rectangular shapes (“mass”) (in particular, see an enlarged view of the bar-shaped display body 3512 of FIG. 35-2. Note that the bar-shaped display body 3512 drawn on the main display device 131. "Mode Change" is abbreviated as "MC", "Point Item" is abbreviated as "P / I", "Per Long" is "Long", and "Per Short" is abbreviated as "Short"). The stone display body 3514 is configured to horizontally move along the bar-shaped display body 3512 below the bar-shaped display body 3512 whose internal display area is composed of eight cells. When the movement is stopped, the contents of the squares of the bar-shaped display body 3512 positioned above the stopped stone display body 3514 represent the normal symbol lottery result.

  Specifically, in this curling effect, Tanakachi as a character moves the stone display body 3514 to slide on the ice from the left to the right in FIG. 35-2, and the normal symbol variation display stops. Accordingly, the moving stone display body 3514 is stopped. Then, when the movement of the stone display body 3514 is stopped, the stone display body 3514 that has stopped is displayed in any of the squares of “per long”, “per short”, “out of”, “point item”, “mode change”, and “extreme heat”. It has come to show. Further, the bar-shaped display body 3512 is turned on in order as the stone display body 3514 moves. That is, when the stone display body 3514 is stopped, the bar-shaped display body 3512 is placed above the stopped stone display body 3514. The contents of the lighted squares that are positioned indicate the lottery result of the normal symbol (in FIG. 35-2, the stone display body 3514 stops under the "per short" square as indicated by the solid line arrow. Then, a state where the “per short” square of the bar-shaped display body 3512 is turned on is shown).

  In addition to the effect of moving the stone display body 3514, Tanukichi as a character performs various effects related to the action and words in the same manner as Tama-chan. Further, the area ratio of each square in the display area of the bar-shaped display body 3512 is formed in accordance with the rotation display body 3502 of the roulette effect.

  Returning to FIG. 34, if it is determined in S3410 that information indicating a win is included in the turn production start command (YES in S3410), the sub CPU 540a proceeds to S3412 and the lottery result of the current normal symbol In the roulette effect of the above-mentioned hitting effect, the pointer 3504 stops at the “per-long” box or the “per-short” box (the analysis result of the hitting start command is If long hit, stop at “long per square” and if short hit, stop at “short per square”.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the information indicating the win is not included in the turn production start command (NO in S3410), the sub CPU 540a proceeds to S3420 and, as described above, the special stored in the sub RAM 540c. It is determined whether there is a big hit in the pre-determined result (first pre-determination or second pre-determination) of the symbol hold storage, that is, in the special symbol hold display currently displayed.

  If it is determined that there is a big hit in the pre-determined result of the special symbol hold storage (YES in S3420), the sub CPU 540a proceeds to S3422 and includes the currently displayed special symbol hold display. In order to suggest that a big hit is included, in the roulette effect of the above-mentioned roaring effect, an effect setting is performed in which the pointer 3504 stops at a “hot” mass.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that there is no big hit in the pre-determined result of the special symbol hold storage (NO in S3420), the sub CPU 540a proceeds to S3430, where it performs the offending effect mass determination lottery process. . This off-turn effect mass determination lottery process is described above when there is information indicating a shift in the setting information of the hit effect start command, and there is no big hit in the currently displayed special symbol hold display. In the roulette effect of the roaring effect, this is a process for determining which of the “point item” cell, the “mode change” cell, and the “out of” cell the pointer 3504 stops. This determination may be made by a predetermined lottery method with a predetermined lottery probability using random numbers or the like. As an example of the lottery probability, “out of” is 70%, “mode change” is 20%, “point item” is 10%, and the like.

  Next, the sub CPU 540a proceeds to S3440, and determines whether or not the square where the pointer 3504 determined in the offending effect mass determination lottery process of S3430 stops is a “point item”. If it is determined that the stop cell is a “point item” (YES in S3440), the sub CPU 540a proceeds to S3442, determines a specific point number or item type, and then proceeds to S3444. In the roulette effect of the above-mentioned roaring effect, the effect setting that the pointer 3504 stops at the “point item” box is executed. In the process of S3444, a step-up effect setting for notifying the number of points or item type determined in S3442 is also executed. That is, when the pointer 3504 stops at the “point item” box in the turning effect, the sub display device 139 continues to execute the step-up effect.

  Here, a step-up effect for notifying a specific point number or item type, which is subsequently executed when the “point item” cell is stopped in the turn effect, will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 36 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a step-up effect (roulette effect) in the squeak effect. When the pointer 3504 stops at the “point item” cell in the roulette effect, the cell inside the rotation display 3502 is changed as shown in FIG. That is, the squares of the rotation display 3502 are “5P”, “10P”, “20P”, “30P”, “50P”, “60P”, “70P”, “100P”, and “Item A” based on the contents shown in FIG. It is changed to 11 cells indicating the specific point number or item type of “item B” and “item C”. In addition, the area ratio of the point mass and the item mass is such that, in the case of the point mass, the higher the point, the smaller the area is formed, and in the case of the item mass, the stronger the item, the smaller the area is formed (in the drawing, Item strength is item A, item C, item B).

  Similarly to the above, when the rotation display body 3502 stops after rotating in the direction of the arrow K, when the rotation of the rotation display body 3502 stops, the number of points based on the square indicated by the pointer 2504 or a predetermined item However, it is given as a privilege to the player. For example, as shown in (a), in the step-up effect, when the pointer 3504 stops at the “70P” cell, after that, as shown in (b), the screen of the sub display device 139 has “70” in the central area. Point GET !! ”is displayed in a large size, and a point level display indicating the total number of points earned by the player is displayed in the upper left area of the screen.

  This point level display indicates that when the player is playing a game with the above-described login request, the total number of points in the game of the player of the gaming machine 100 so far is accompanied by the login request. For example, when the game is not performed, the gaming machine 100 appropriately determines the change of the player based on, for example, the input state of the above-described launch stop signal, and the total points only for the game of the player at this time A number is displayed. Further, the given points and items are stored each time in the game history information storage area of the sub RAM 540c in S3730 (a turn effect end command reception process in FIG. 37) described later.

  Moreover, as a specific privilege of the given points and items, for example, the effects of the main display device 131, the sub display device 139, the audio output device 132, and the like are matched to one's preference according to the number of points and the item type. It can be customized (characters, backgrounds, sounds, reach effects, jackpot confirmation effects, etc. settings can be changed), etc., which are not related to game profits related to playing balls. In addition, as a method of using points and items, for example, in the case of a game that does not require a login request, the player may operate the input device 137 during a demonstration performance or the like. May be logged in with the number of points and items used in advance for the player's information terminal 700 set.

  As is clear from the above description, in the present embodiment, the player can be rewarded with points, items, etc. even if the player wins the lottery due to the production result of the roaring effect related to the normal symbol. It is configured. As a result, it is possible to enhance the production effect of the roaring effect and provide the player with unexpected game characteristics. In other words, the player can feel angry at the result of the production effect, and can have a great sense of expectation for the production effect. The production effect is the degree of effectiveness of production that suggests the probability of a game result (for example, a win or a big win) advantageous to the player.

  Returning to FIG. 34, if it is determined that the square where the pointer 3504 determined in the offending effect mass determination lottery process of S3430 stops is not a “point item” (NO in S3440), the sub CPU 540a proceeds to S3450. It is determined whether or not the square where the pointer 3504 stops and is stopped is “mode change”. If it is determined that the stop cell is a “mode change” (YES in S3450), the sub CPU 540a proceeds to S3452, and the pointer 3504 stops at the “mode change” cell in the roulette effect of the above-described roaring effect. Perform production settings. The effect that is performed after the pointer 3504 stops at the “mode change” cell in the turn effect will be described later.

  On the other hand, in S3450, when it is determined that the square where the pointer 3504 stops is not “mode change” (YES in S3450), the sub CPU 540a proceeds to S3454, and the current lottery result of the normal symbol is off. In order to suggest, in the roulette effect of the above-mentioned roaring effect, an effect setting is performed in which the pointer 3504 stops at the “out of” box. Then, after finishing the processing of S3412, S3422, S3444, S3452, and S3454, the sub CPU 540a proceeds to S3406, and for the production effect start effect including the setting information of the production effect set by this production effect start command reception process. A command is generated and set in the sub RAM 540c. By using the command for effect production start effect, the image control board 550 and the lamp control board 560 are instructed, the main display device 131, the sub display device 139, the audio output device 132, the effect illumination device 134, the effect drive device 561, and the like. The execution of a predetermined roaring effect is started via. Then, when the process of S3406 is finished, the sub CPU 540a finishes this turn production start command reception process.

  Returning to FIG. 23, when the turning effect start command receiving process of S2314 is completed, or when it is determined that the turning effect start command is not received in S2312 (NO in S2312), the sub CPU 540a proceeds to S2316. Then, it is determined whether or not the turn effect end command set in S1356 of the normal symbol process in FIG. 13 has been received. If it is determined that a turn effect end command has been received (YES in S2316), the sub CPU 540a proceeds to S2318 and executes a turn effect end command reception process. In the following, the content of the roaring effect end command reception process performed in S2318 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 37 is a flowchart showing a turn effect end command reception process (S2318) performed by the sub CPU 540a of the effect control board 540.

  Referring to FIG. 37, first, in step S3700, the sub CPU 540a determines whether or not the square in which the pointer 3504 is stopped due to the current turning effect is “mode change”. If it is determined that the stop cell is a “mode change” (YES in S3700), the sub CPU 540a proceeds to S3710 and sets a change flag indicating that the “mode change” cell has been selected in the turning effect. turn on. On the other hand, if it is determined in S3700 that the square where the pointer 3504 has been stopped is not the “mode change” due to the curl effect performed this time (NO in S3700), the sub CPU 540a proceeds to S3720.

  In step S <b> 3720, the sub CPU 540 a determines whether or not the square where the pointer 3504 has been stopped due to the hit effect performed this time is a “point item”. If it is determined that the stop cell is a “point item” (YES in S3720), the sub CPU 540a proceeds to S3730 and further selects the number of points selected in the step-up effect performed following the roulette effect or The item type is stored in the game history information storage area of the sub RAM 540c. Thereby, the number of points and item types related to the gaming machine 100 of the individual player are stored.

  As will be described later, the stored number of points and item type are transmitted to the personal information terminal 700 of the player when the player playing the game with the login request logs out. In addition, when it is determined that a player who has not played a game with a login request has stopped playing (the player has changed), or the player who has played a game with a login request does not log out When it is determined that has stopped the game (the player has changed), the stored number of points and item type are stored and erased.

  On the other hand, in S3720, if it is determined that the square where the pointer 3504 has been stopped is not a “point item” due to the curl effect performed this time (NO in S3720), or if the process of S3710 is completed, or the process of S3730 is performed. When the processing is completed, the sub CPU 540a proceeds to S3740, sets a turn effect end effect command for instructing the image control board 550 and the lamp control board 560 to the sub RAM 540c, and sets the main display device 131, the sub display device 139, The execution of the roaring effect by the sound output device 132, the effect lighting device 134, the effect driving device 561, and the like is terminated. Then, when the process of S3740 is finished, the sub CPU 540a finishes this turn production end command reception process.

  Returning to FIG. 23, when the end effect reception command reception process of S2318 is ended, or when it is determined that the end effect end command reception is not received in S2316 (NO in S2316), the sub CPU 540a proceeds to S2324. Then, it is determined whether or not the variable effect start command set in S1540 of the special symbol process of FIG. 15 has been received. If it is determined that a variation effect start command has been received (YES in S2324), the sub CPU 540a proceeds to S2330 and executes a game state effect selection process. Hereinafter, the contents of the game state effect selection process performed in S2330 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 38 is a flowchart showing the gaming state effect selection process (S2330) performed by the sub CPU 540a of the effect control board 540.

  Referring to FIG. 38, first, in step S3800, sub CPU 540a analyzes the variable effect start command received in step S2324. Then, the sub CPU 540a proceeds to S3810, and determines whether or not the gaming state is a short time based on the analysis result of the variation effect start command. The variation effect start command includes information on the gaming state (information on whether or not the gaming state has a short time / high probability).

  If it is determined in S3810 that the gaming state is a short time (YES in S3810), the sub CPU 540a proceeds to S3820, and the gaming state is highly probable based on the analysis result of the variable effect start command as in S3810. It is determined whether or not there is. If it is determined in S3820 that the gaming state has a high probability (YES in S3820), that is, if it is determined that the gaming state has a short time and a high probability, the sub CPU 540a proceeds to S3830, A short time / high accuracy game effect command for instructing the image control board 550 and the lamp control board 560 is set in the sub RAM 540c, and the main display device 131, the sub display device 139, the audio output device 132, the effect lighting device 134, and The effect driving device 561 and the like are controlled to a predetermined effect mode when the gaming state has a short time and high probability.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S3820 that the gaming state is not high probability (NO in S3820), that is, if it is determined that the gaming state is only short-time, the sub CPU 540a proceeds to S3840, and the image control board. A short-time game effect command for instructing the 550 and the lamp control board 560 is set in the sub RAM 540c, the main display device 131, the sub display device 139, the audio output device 132, the effect illumination device 134, the effect drive device 561, etc. Is controlled to a predetermined effect mode when the gaming state is shortened.

  In S3810, when it is determined that the gaming state is not short-time (NO in S3810), that is, when it is determined that the gaming state is not short-time and high probability, and is a normal gaming state or a high-probability gaming state only. In step S3850, the sub CPU 540a sets a normal game effect command for instructing the image control board 550 and the lamp control board 560 to the sub RAM 540c, and outputs the main display device 131, the sub display device 139, and the audio output. The device 132, the effect lighting device 134, the effect driving device 561, and the like are controlled to a predetermined effect mode when the gaming state is normal (or latent probability).

  As is clear from the above description, in this gaming state effect selection process, when the gaming state has only a high probability, the main display device 131, the sub display device 139, the audio output device 132, and the lighting device for effects In 134, the drive device for production 561, etc., the same production as when the game state is normal is performed. Thereby, the high probability after the probability variation 2R big hit game ends can be hidden. Then, when the processing of S3830, S3840, or S3850 is finished, the sub CPU 540a ends the gaming state effect selection processing.

  Returning to FIG. 23, when the game state effect selection process of S2330 is terminated, the sub CPU 540a proceeds to S2340 and executes the variable effect selection process. Hereinafter, the contents of the changing effect selection process performed in S2340 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 39 is a flowchart showing the variable effect selection process (S2340) performed by the sub CPU 540a of the effect control board 540.

  Referring to FIG. 39, first, in step S3900, the sub CPU 540a determines whether or not the demo flag is set to ON (see step S2430 in FIG. 24). If it is determined that the demo flag is set to ON (YES in S3900), that is, if the gaming machine 100 is in a standby state and executing a demonstration effect for waiting for a customer, the sub CPU 540a proceeds to S3902. Then, the demonstration flag is set to OFF, and then the process proceeds to S3904, where a demonstration effect end command for instructing the image control board 550 and the lamp control board 560 is set in the sub RAM 540c, and the main display device 131, The sub display device 139, the audio output device 132, and the like terminate the execution of the demonstration effect.

  In other words, in the variation effect selection process, when a variation effect start command is received, in order to execute a variation effect of the effect symbol related to the big hit lottery, the gaming machine 100 is in a standby state and a demonstration effect for waiting for a customer is being executed. If this is the case, the demonstration effect that was being executed is terminated. When the process of S3904 is completed, or when it is determined in S3900 that the demo flag is not set to ON (NO in S3900), the sub CPU 540a proceeds to S3910 and analyzes the change effect start command. In step S3920, the effect mode change process is executed. Hereinafter, the contents of the effect mode change process performed in S3920 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 40 is a flowchart showing the effect mode change process (S3920) performed by the sub CPU 540a of the effect control board 540.

  Referring to FIG. 40, first, in S4000, the sub CPU 540a determines whether or not the gaming state is a short time based on the analysis result of the variable effect start command in S3910. If it is determined in S4000 that the gaming state is a short time (YES in S4000), the sub CPU 540a proceeds to S4002, where “1” is set in the mode flag indicating the type of effect mode, and the next In step S4004, “0” is substituted for the mode continuation count value M.

  41 and 42, when the game ball is won in the first start winning device 112 or the electric chew 115 and the special symbol related to the big win lottery is displayed, the screen of the main display device 131 is displayed. The production mode set to 1 is described. FIG. 41 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the types of effect modes and the contents thereof, and FIG. 42 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of specific displays of various effect modes set on the screen of the main display device 131. It is.

  Referring to FIG. 41, there are 15 types of effect modes of gaming machine 100 in the present embodiment as shown in “effect mode name” in the figure, and these 15 types of effect modes are “normal A”. “Normal B” “Horizontal Scroll A” “Horizontal Scroll B” “5 Line A” “5 Line B” “Sublimation” “Tanyoshichi Stage” “Tamachan Stage” “Mission Stage” “Tennis Zone” “Baseball Zone” "Soccer zone" "Swimming zone" "land track zone".

  “Normal A” is an effect mode that is set when the mode flag is set to “1”, and “mountain” scenery is used as the background (feature) of the effect symbol that is displayed in a synchronized manner with the special symbol. Is set on the screen of the main display device 131 (see FIG. 42A). “Normal A” is set until the mode continuation count value M becomes “50” after setting or as indicated by “continuation of effect mode” in FIG. It stays until it stops or when the game state is short. Here, the mode continuation count value M is a numerical value indicating the number of times the special symbol (effect symbol) fluctuates. That is, “normal A” as the effect mode is set on the screen of the main display device 131. The period until the maximum number of fluctuations of the special symbol (effect symbol) reaches 50 (mode continuation count value M), or the period until the change flag is turned on after the “mode change” cell is selected for the snarling effect ( If the change flag is turned on when the special symbol (the production symbol) is changing, the period until the change ends (the same applies to the following explanation), or the game state continues for a short time Is configured to stay. As shown in FIG. 41, when “normal A” is set, when a win is made in the mode lottery (lottery probability 20%) (step S4042 in the effect mode change process described later), forced setting (default) After the game machine 100 is turned on (after initialization) or after a big hit (usually 8R, probabilistic 16R big hit) after a symbol stop (S4352 in the variable effect end process described later), or when the effect stage is “normal B” This is when the effect buttons 135 and 136 are selected on the effect screen (S4510 of effect mode selection processing described later).

  “Normal B” is an effect mode that is set when “2” is set in the mode flag, and the landscape of “sea” is set as the background (feature) of the effect symbol. (See FIG. 42 (b)). “Normal B” is set until the mode continuation count value M becomes “50” after being set, or until the pointer 3504 stops at the “mode change” cell in the turning effect. “Normal B” as the production mode is a period until the maximum number of fluctuations of the special symbol (production symbol) reaches 50 after being set on the screen of the main display device 131, or “mode change” in the production effect. The period until the change flag is turned on after the mass is selected is configured to stay continuously. In addition, when “normal B” is set, the opportunity is set in the mode lottery (the lottery probability is 15%) (S4042 in the effect mode changing process described later), and the following is based on the small hit as the forced setting (default). After the completion of the latent mode (S4016 of an effect mode change process described later) or when the effect buttons 135 and 136 are selected on the demonstration effect screen when the effect mode is “normal A” (an effect mode described later) The selection process is S4520).

  “Horizontal scroll A” is an effect mode that is set when the mode flag is set to “3”, and the landscape of “mountain” is set as the background (feature) of the effect symbol, and the effect symbol Is variably displayed by horizontal scrolling instead of normal vertical scrolling (see FIG. 42C). “Horizontal scroll A” is set until the mode continuation count value M becomes “50” after being set, or until the pointer 3504 stops at the “mode change” box in the turning effect. The “horizontal scroll A” as the production mode is a period from the setting of the screen of the main display device 131 to the maximum number of fluctuations of the special design (production design) reaching 50, or “mode” The period until the change flag is selected and the change flag is turned on is configured to stay continuously. It should be noted that the trigger when “horizontal scroll A” is set is when a win is made in the mode lottery (lottery probability 8%) (step S4042 of the effect mode change process described later).

  “Horizontal scroll B” is an effect mode that is set when “4” is set in the mode flag, and the scene of “sea” is set as the background (feature) of the effect symbol, and the effect symbol Is displayed in a variable manner by horizontal scrolling instead of normal vertical scrolling (see FIG. 42D). “Horizontal scroll B” is set until the mode continuation count value M reaches “50” after setting, or until the pointer 3504 stops at the “mode change” box in the turning effect. The “horizontal scroll B” as the production mode is the period from when the screen of the main display device 131 is set until the number of fluctuations of the special design (production design) reaches 50, or “mode” The period until the change flag is selected and the change flag is turned on is configured to stay continuously. It should be noted that the trigger when “horizontal scroll B” is set is when a win is made in the mode lottery (lottery probability is 7%) (S4042 in the effect mode changing process described later).

  “5 lines A” is an effect mode that is set when “5” is set in the mode flag, and “mountain” landscape is set as the background (feature) of the effect symbol, and the effect symbol The big hit line is increased to 5 lines (3 horizontal lines and 2 diagonal lines) instead of the normal 1 line (see FIG. 42E). “5 line A” stays until the mode continuation count value M becomes “50” after being set, or until the pointer 3504 stops at the “mode change” cell in the turning effect. The “5 line A” as the production mode is a period from the setting of the screen of the main display device 131 to the maximum number of fluctuations of the special design (production design) reaches 50, or “mode” The period until the change flag is selected and the change flag is turned on is configured to stay continuously. The opportunity when “5 lines A” is set is when the mode lottery is won (lottery probability is 5%) (the effect mode changing process described later in S4042).

  “5 Line B” is an effect mode that is set when “6” is set in the mode flag, and the scene of “sea” is set as the background (feature) of the effect symbol, and the effect symbol The big hit line is increased to 5 lines (3 vertical lines and 2 diagonal lines) instead of the normal 1 line (see FIG. 42 (f)). “5 line B” stays until the mode continuation count value M becomes “50” after being set, or until the pointer 3504 stops at the “mode change” cell in the turning effect. “5 lines B” as the production mode is a period from the setting of the screen of the main display device 131 to the maximum number of fluctuations of the special design (production design) reaches 50, or “mode” The period until the change flag is selected and the change flag is turned on is configured to stay continuously. The opportunity when “5 line B” is set is when the player wins the mode lottery (lottery probability 5%) (the effect mode changing process S4042 described later).

  The “latency” is an effect mode that is set when “7” is set in the mode flag, and “exclusive background (not shown)” is set as the background (feature) of the effect symbol. (See FIG. 42 (g)). When “latency probability” is set, a so-called “latency probability change” is suggested in which the jackpot probability is high although the gaming state is not shortened. In addition, the trigger when “latency” is set is after the small hit or probability change 2R big hit symbol stop (S4342 of the variation effect end processing described later), and when set based on the small hit, the setting Until the mode continuation count value M reaches “30”, that is, until the maximum number of fluctuations of the special symbol (direction symbol) reaches 30, while the probability variation 2R jackpot When set on the basis of the setting, the user stays from the setting to the next jackpot, that is, regardless of the number of fluctuations of the special symbol (effect symbol). In other words, “latency” as the production mode is such that the period of stay differs between the small hit and the probability variation 2R big hit when set.

  The “tanuyoshi mode” is an effect mode that is set when “8” is set in the mode flag, and “exclusive background (not shown)” is set as the background (feature) of the effect symbol. At the same time, “Tanuyoshi”, which deforms the animal cage as a character during the production, frequently appears and excites the production (see FIG. 42 (h)). “Tanuyoshi mode” stays until the mode continuation count value M reaches “50” after setting, or until the pointer 3504 stops at the “mode change” box in the turn effect, In other words, the “tanuyoshi mode” as the production mode is a period from the setting of the screen of the main display device 131 to the maximum number of fluctuations of the special design (production design) being 50, or the production effect. The period until the “mode change” cell is selected and the change flag is turned on is configured to stay continuously. It should be noted that the trigger when the “tanuyoshi mode” is set is when a win is made in the mode lottery (lottery probability 5%) (S4042 in the effect mode change process described later).

  “Tama-chan mode” is an effect mode that is set when “9” is set in the mode flag, and “exclusive background (not shown)” is set as the background (feature) of the effect symbol. “Tama-chan”, who deformed a human girl with a ball as a character during the production, frequently appears and excites the production (see FIG. 42 (i)). “Tama-chan mode” stays until the mode continuation count value M reaches “50” after being set, or until the pointer 3504 stops at the “mode change” box in the turn effect, “Tama-chan mode” as the production mode is a period from the setting of the screen of the main display device 131 to the maximum number of fluctuations of the special design (production design) reaching 50, or “mode” in the production of production. The period until the change flag is selected and the change flag is turned on is configured to stay continuously. It should be noted that the opportunity when “Tama-chan mode” is set is when the player wins the mode lottery (lottery probability 5%) (step S4042 of the effect mode change process described later).

  “Mission stage” is an effect mode that is set when “10” is set in the mode flag, and “dedicated background (not shown)” is set as the background (feature) of the effect symbol, A predetermined command (mission) is issued to the player (see FIG. 42 (j), in the figure, as an example, “Emergency command! Reach“ 7 ”within 5 minutes from now!”) Is displayed on the screen of the main display device 131 together with the remaining time (3:25), and when this mission is cleared, a gaming state advantageous to the player (for example, a big hit) is obtained. Then, the “mission stage” as the production mode is configured to stay continuously for a period of 5 minutes at the maximum after the setting. The opportunity when the “mission stage” is set is when a win is made in the mode lottery (lottery probability 5%) (S4042 in the effect mode change process described later).

  “Tennis zone” is an effect mode that is set when “11” is set in the mode flag, and scenes and effects that use “tennis” as a motif are set as the background (feature) of the effect pattern. (See FIG. 42 (k)). The “tennis zone” stays until the mode continuation count value M becomes “50” after being set, or until the pointer 3504 stops at the “mode change” box in the squeak effect, The “tennis zone” as the production mode is a period from the setting of the screen of the main display device 131 to the maximum number of fluctuations of the special design (production design) reaches 50, or “mode change” with the production effect. The period until the change flag is turned on after the mass is selected is configured to stay continuously. The opportunity when the “tennis zone” is set is when the player wins the mode lottery (the lottery probability is 5%) (S4042 in the effect mode change process described later).

  The “baseball zone” is an effect mode that is set when “12” is set in the mode flag, and scenes and effects that have “baseball” as a motif are set as the background (feature) of the effect symbol. (See FIG. 42 (l)). The “baseball zone” stays until the mode continuation count value M becomes “50” after being set, or until the pointer 3504 stops at the “mode change” cell in the turn effect, The “baseball zone” as the production mode is a period from the setting of the screen of the main display device 131 to the maximum number of fluctuations of the special design (production design) reaches 50, or “mode change” in the production production. The period until the change flag is turned on after the mass is selected is configured to stay continuously. The opportunity when the “baseball zone” is set is when a win is made in the mode lottery (lottery probability 5%) (step S4042 in the effect mode change process described later).

  “Soccer zone” is an effect mode that is set when “13” is set in the mode flag, and scenes and effects using “soccer” as a motif are set as the background (feature) of the effect symbol. (See FIG. 42 (m)). The “soccer zone” stays until the mode continuation count value M becomes “50” after being set, or until the pointer 3504 stops at the “mode change” cell in the turn effect, The “soccer zone” as the production mode is the period from the setting of the screen of the main display device 131 to the maximum number of fluctuations of the special design (production design) reaches 50, or the “mode change” in the production effect. The period until the change flag is turned on after the mass is selected is configured to stay continuously. It should be noted that the opportunity when the “soccer zone” is set is when a win is made in the mode lottery (lottery probability is 5%) (S4042 in the effect mode change process described later).

  “Swimming zone” is an effect mode that is set when “14” is set in the mode flag, and scenes and effects with “swimming” as a motif are set as the background (feature) of the effect pattern. (See FIG. 42 (n)). The “swimming zone” stays until the mode continuation count value M becomes “50” after being set, or until the pointer 3504 stops at the “mode change” cell in the squealing effect. The “swimming zone” as the production mode is the period from the setting of the screen of the main display device 131 to the maximum number of fluctuations of the special design (production design) reaches 50, or “mode change” with the production effect. The period until the change flag is turned on after the mass is selected is configured to stay continuously. The opportunity when the “swimming zone” is set is when the player wins in the mode lottery (the lottery probability is 5%) (S4042 in the effect mode changing process described later).

  The “land zone” is an effect mode that is set when “15” is set in the mode flag, and scenes and effects using “land” as a motif are set as the background (feature) of the effect pattern. (See FIG. 42 (o)). The “land zone” stays until the mode continuation count value M reaches “50” after being set, or until the pointer 3504 stops at the “mode change” cell in the turning effect, The “land zone” as the production mode is the period from the setting of the screen of the main display device 131 to the maximum number of fluctuations of the special design (production design) reaches 50, or “mode change” in the production production. The period until the change flag is turned on after the mass is selected is configured to stay continuously. The opportunity when the “land zone” is set is when a win is made in the mode lottery (lottery probability is 5%) (S4042 in the effect mode changing process described later).

  Note that in FIGS. 42A to 42I and FIGS. 42K to 42O, three parallel arrows (vertical or horizontal arrows) described on the screen of the main display device 131 are effect symbols. Fluctuation display (scroll) is shown. Further, the type of effect mode (effect mode name), background (feature), effect mode continuation (mode continuation count value M), opportunity (lottery probability), etc. are not limited to the above, and may be changed or added as appropriate. Is possible.

  Returning to FIG. 40, that is, as a result of analyzing the variation effect start command, if it is determined in S4000 that the gaming state is short (YES in S4000), the sub CPU 540a sets the mode flag to “1” and produces the effect. “Normal A” is set as the mode (S4002), and the mode continuation count value M is reset to “0” according to the setting (S4004). As a result of the processing of S4000 to S4004, when the gaming state is short-running, “normal A” is forcibly set as the effect mode on the screen of the main display device 131 regardless of the number of fluctuations of the special symbol (effect symbol). Is done.

  Then, the sub CPU 540a proceeds to S4060, sets an effect mode command for executing “normal A” as the effect mode in the short time in the sub RAM 540c, and ends the effect mode change process. Note that the processing of S4002 and S4004 and the processing of S4060 performed in connection with S4002 and S4004 (the effect mode command set for executing “normal A”) are performed at the first time when the gaming state is changed in a short time. When the time reduction continues after that, these processes are skipped, and the sub CPU 540a immediately ends the effect mode change process.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S4000 that the gaming state is not short (NO in S4000), the sub CPU 540a proceeds to S4010 and determines whether or not “7” is set in the mode flag, that is, is currently set. It is determined whether or not the production mode is “latent”. If it is determined that “7” is set in the mode flag (YES in S4010), the sub CPU 540a proceeds to S4012 and determines whether or not the mode continuation count value M is “30”. That is, it is determined whether or not the number of changes in the special symbol (effect symbol) has been 30 after the effect mode is set to “latent”.

  If it is determined in S4012 that the mode continuation count value M is “30” (YES in S4012), the sub CPU 540a proceeds to S4014 and determines whether or not the gaming state is a certain change. If it is determined that the gaming state has not changed (NO in S4014), the sub CPU 540a proceeds to S4016, sets “2” in the mode flag and sets “normal B” as the effect mode. . Thereby, the setting of the production mode is switched from “latency” to “normal B”. Then, the sub CPU 540a proceeds to S4018, and resets the mode continuation count value M by substituting “0” into the mode continuation count value M in accordance with the setting of “normal B”. Then, the sub CPU 540a proceeds to S4060, sets an effect mode command for executing “normal B” as the effect mode on the image control board 550 in the sub RAM 540c, and thereafter ends the effect mode change process. .

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S4012 that the mode continuation count value M is not “30” (NO in S4012), that is, the special mode (effect design) changes after the production mode is set to “latent”. When the number of times is less than 30 and when it is determined in S4014 that the gaming state is a certain change (YES in S4014), the sub CPU 540a ends the effect mode changing process.

  Therefore, when the player performs the processing of S4010 to S4018, when the number of fluctuations of the special symbol (effect symbol) becomes 30 after “latency” is displayed as the effect mode on the screen of the main display device 131, the effect is displayed. If the mode remains “latent”, the game state can be determined to be certain, and if the production mode is switched from “latent” to “normal B”, it can be determined that the gaming state is normal (not probable). The game taste is improved.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S4010 that the mode flag is not set to “7” (NO in S4010), that is, if it is determined that the currently set effect mode is not “latent”, the sub CPU 540a , The process proceeds to S4030 to determine whether or not “10” is set in the mode flag, that is, whether or not the currently set production mode is “mission stage”.

  If it is determined that “10” is set in the mode flag (YES in S4030), the sub CPU 540a proceeds to S4032, and “10” is set in the mode flag in S4046 and S4048 described later. Whether the remaining time Tm of the mission stage that is set to 5 minutes and started measuring is greater than “0”, that is, the execution time of the “mission stage” as the production mode has elapsed 5 minutes. It is determined whether or not.

  If the remaining time Tm of the mission stage is smaller than “0” (NO in S4032), that is, if 5 minutes that is the execution time of the “mission stage” has elapsed, the sub CPU 540a proceeds to S4034 and proceeds to the mission stage. Measurement of the remaining time Tm is stopped, and the process proceeds to S4042. On the other hand, if the remaining time Tm of the mission stage is greater than “0” in S4032 (YES in S4032), the sub CPU 540a ends the effect mode changing process.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S4030 that the mode flag is not set to “10” (NO in S4030), that is, if it is determined that the currently set performance mode is not “mission stage”, the sub CPU 540a , The process proceeds to S4040. In this process, whether or not the mode continuation count value M is “50”, that is, the production mode is “normal A”, “normal B”, “horizontal scroll A” except “latency” and “mission stage”. "" Horizontal scroll B "" 5 line A "" 5 line B "" Tanyoshichi stage "" Tamachan stage "" Tennis zone "" Baseball zone "" Soccer zone "" Swimming zone " It is determined whether or not the number of fluctuations of the special symbol (effect symbol) has been 50 since the setting was made (see FIG. 41).

  When it is determined in S4040 that the mode continuation count value M is not “50” (NO in S4040), the sub CPU 540a proceeds to S4041, where the “mode change” cell is selected in the turning effect. It is determined whether or not a change flag indicating this is set to ON (see S3710 in FIG. 37).

  If it is determined in S4041 that the change flag is not set to ON (NO in S4041), the sub CPU 540a ends the effect mode change process. On the other hand, if it is determined in S4041 that the change flag is set to ON (YES in S4041), the sub CPU 540a proceeds to S4042 in the same manner as after S4034. Also, if it is determined in S4040 that the mode continuation count value M is “50” (YES in S4040), the sub CPU 540a proceeds to S4042.

  In step S4042, the sub CPU 540a selects the production mode flags (“normal A”, “normal B”, “horizontal scroll A”, “horizontal scroll excluding“ latency ”) selected here by a predetermined lottery method using random numbers or the like. “B” “5 Line A” “5 Line B” “Tanyoshi Mode” “Tamachan Mode” “Mission Stage” “Tennis Zone” “Baseball Zone” “Soccer Zone” “Swimming Zone” or “Land Track Zone” The mode flag (any one of “1” to “6”, “8” to “15”) is set to set the production mode.

  Then, the sub CPU 540a proceeds to S4043, sets the change flag to OFF based on the fact that the effect mode is newly set in S4042, and then proceeds to S4044 to set the mode flag to “10” in S4042. "Is set, that is, whether or not the production mode set in S4042 is" mission stage ". If it is determined that “10” is set in the mode flag (YES in S <b> 4044), the sub CPU 540 a proceeds to S <b> 4046, and sets the mission stage execution time of 5 minutes to the remaining time Tm. Subsequently, the flow shifts to S4048, where measurement of the remaining time Tm of the mission stage set at 5 minutes is started.

  Then, the sub CPU 540a proceeds to S4050, and resets the mode continuation count value M by substituting “0” into the mode continuation count value M in accordance with the setting of the effect mode selected in S4042. On the other hand, if it is determined in S4042 that “10” is not set in the mode flag in S4042 (NO in S4044), that is, it is determined that the effect mode set in S4042 is not “mission stage”. In such a case, the sub CPU 540a skips the processing of S4046 and S4048 and proceeds to S4050.

  Next, the sub CPU 540a proceeds to S4060, and the production mode selected in S4042 as the production mode (“normal A”, “normal B”, “horizontal scroll A”, “horizontal scroll B” except “latency”). “5 Line A” “5 Line B” “Tanyoshi Mode” “Tama-chan Mode” “Mission Stage” “Tennis Zone” “Baseball Zone” “Soccer Zone” “Swimming Zone” or “Land Track Zone” Is set in the sub RAM 540c, and then the effect mode change process is terminated. In the case of NO in S4044, the process of S4050 may be skipped and the process may directly proceed to S4060.

  In the effect mode change process, various effect mode commands set in the sub RAM 540c in the process of S4060 are transmitted to the image control board 550 and the lamp control board 560, and the image control board 550 and the lamp control board 560 Based on the received effect mode command, the main display device 131, the sub display device 139, the audio output device 132, the effect illumination device 134, the effect drive device 561, and the like are controlled in an effect mode according to a predetermined effect mode. To do.

  As is apparent from the above description, in this effect mode change process, when the “mode change” cell is selected for the turn effect, the current effect mode is the latent probability that the mode flag is set to “7”. It is changed by lottery except in the case of a mission stage in which the mode or mode flag is set to “10” (when the remaining time Tm of the mission stage is greater than “0”) ( S4042).

  In other words, in the present embodiment, the effect mode related to the special symbol can be changed even if the winning lottery is missed, depending on the effect result of the roaring effect related to the normal symbol. As a result, it is possible to enhance the production effect of the roaring effect and provide the player with unexpected game characteristics. As a result, the player has great expectations for the winning lottery (ordinary symbol lottery) where the roaring effect is performed and the big hit lottery (special symbol lottery) performed in the effect mode changed according to the effect result of the roaring effect. You can face it.

  Returning to FIG. 39, when the effect mode change process of S3920 is completed, the sub CPU 540a proceeds to S3926 and, based on the information indicating the special symbol change time (change pattern) included in the change effect start command, Select a variation effect pattern of the effect symbol. For example, in the variable production start command, when the gaming state includes information indicating a short time, the short time (for example, 3 seconds) includes information indicating that the gaming state is a non-short time gaming state and the stop symbol indicates reach. The special symbol variation time (variation pattern) information is displayed so that a long time (for example, 30 to 90 seconds) is selected.

  Next, the sub CPU 540a proceeds to S3940, and sets an effect symbol variation effect start command based on the effect effect variation effect pattern selected in S3926. With this effect symbol variation effect start command, the effect symbol variation display by the selected variation effect pattern is started, and the effect symbol variation display is displayed on the main display device 131 together with the set effect mode. Then, in accordance with the change display of the effect symbol displayed on the set effect mode, the effect of the sub display device 139, the sound output by the speaker of the audio output device 132, the lamp of the effect illumination device 134, and the light emission display by the LED The gimmick effect by the gimmick 109 of the effect drive device 561 is executed.

  When the process of S3940 is completed, the sub CPU 540a proceeds to S3942 and executes a special reservation number subtraction process. Specifically, the sub CPU 540a displays the earliest on the main display device 131 when the information included in the setting information of the variable effect start command indicates that the determination of the first special symbol lottery result has been executed. In order to delete the hold image (hold icon) indicating the hold number of the first special symbol lottery being held, 1 is subtracted from the hold number of the first special symbol lottery stored in the sub RAM 540c. Similarly, the sub CPU 540a displays the earliest message displayed on the main display device 131 when the information included in the setting information of the variable effect start command indicates that the determination of the second special symbol lottery result has been executed. 2 In order to erase the hold image (hold icon) indicating the number of reserved special symbol lotteries, the number of held special symbol lotteries stored in the sub RAM 540c is decremented by one.

  Subsequently, the flow shifts to S3944, where the sub CPU 540a instructs the image control board 550 to erase the hold display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol for the hold obtained by subtracting 1 from the sub RAM 540c in S3942. An erase display command is set in the sub-RAM 540c, and the hold display (hold icon) of the first special symbol or the second special symbol that has been displayed earliest from the main display device 131 is deleted. Then, when the process of S3944 is finished, the sub CPU 540a finishes this variation effect selection process.

  Returning to FIG. 23, when the variation effect selection process of S2340 is terminated, or when it is determined that the variation effect start command is not received in S2324 (NO in S2324), the sub CPU 540a proceeds to S2350, It is determined whether or not the variable effect stop command set in S1546 of the special symbol process of FIG. 15 has been received. If it is determined that a change effect stop command has been received (YES in S2350), the sub CPU 540a proceeds to S2360 and executes a change effect end process. Hereinafter, the contents of the variation effect end process performed in S2360 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 43 is a flowchart showing the changing effect end processing (S2360) performed by the sub CPU 540a of the effect control board 540.

  Referring to FIG. 43, sub CPU 540a first sets an effect symbol variation effect stop command for instructing image control board 550 or lamp control board 560 in sub RAM 540c and selects it in main display device 131 in S4300. The change display of the effect design by the change effect pattern and the set effect mode is terminated, and the speaker and sub display device 139 of the audio output device 132 and the lamp and LED of the effect illumination device 134 are matched to the change display of the effect design. Then, the sound output by the gimmick 109 of the effect driving device 561, the light emission display, the gimmick effect, and the like are ended.

  Then, the flow shifts to S4320, and the sub CPU 540a adds 1 to the value of the mode continuation count value M based on setting the effect symbol variation effect stop command in S4300 and ending the effect symbol variation display. ) Then, the sub CPU 540a proceeds to S4340, and the determination result of the special symbol lottery related to the change display stop of the current effect symbol based on the analysis result of the variation effect start command received in S2324 is a small hit or a probable change 2R big hit. It is determined whether or not.

  In S4340, when the determination result of this special symbol lottery is a small hit or a probable 2R big hit (YES in S4340), the sub CPU 540a proceeds to S4342, sets “7” in the mode flag, Set “Choose”. Then, the sub CPU 540a proceeds to S4346, and resets the mode continuation count value M by substituting “0” into the mode continuation count value M with the setting of “latency”. Then, when the processing of S4346 is finished, the sub CPU 540a ends this variation effect end processing.

  On the other hand, in S4340, when the determination result of the special symbol lottery this time is not the small hit or the probable variation 2R big hit (NO in S4340), the sub CPU 540a proceeds to S4350 and displays the analysis result of the variable effect start command received in S2324. Based on this, it is determined whether or not the determination result of the special symbol lottery related to the stop display of the variation of the current effect symbol is the 8R big hit or the probability variation 16R big hit.

  In S4350, when the determination result of this special symbol lottery is normally 8R big hit or probability variation 16R big hit (YES in S4350), the sub CPU 540a moves to S4352, sets the mode flag to “1” and sets “1” as the effect mode. “Normal A” is set. Then, the sub CPU 540a proceeds to S4354, and resets the mode continuation count value M by substituting “0” into the mode continuation count value M in accordance with the setting of “normal A”. Then, when the process of S4354 is finished, the sub CPU 540a finishes this variation effect end process.

  Returning to FIG. 23, when the variation effect end process of S2360 is terminated or when it is determined that the variation effect stop command has not been received (NO in S2350), the sub CPU 540a proceeds to S2370, and FIG. It is determined whether or not the opening command set in S1852 of the stop process is received. If it is determined that an opening command has been received (YES in S2370), the sub CPU 540a proceeds to S2372, and displays an opening effect command for instructing the image control board 550 and the lamp control board 560 to be in the sub RAM 540c. And an opening effect of the big hit game is executed via the main display device 131, the sub display device 139, the audio output device 132, the effect lighting device 134, and the effect driving device 561. Specifically, for the opening effect of the jackpot game, the opening image of the jackpot game is displayed on the main display device 131, and the effect of the sub display device 139, the speaker, the lamp, the LED, and the gimmick are displayed in accordance with the effect display. The sound output by 109, light emission display, gimmick production, etc. are performed.

  When the process of S2372 is completed, or when it is determined that the opening command is not received in S2370 (NO in S2370), the sub CPU 540a proceeds to S2374 and sets in S1915 of the big winning device process of FIG. It is determined whether or not the received jackpot effect command has been received. If it is determined that the jackpot effect command has been received (YES in S2374), the sub CPU 540a proceeds to S2376 and receives a jackpot effect pattern command for instructing the image control board 550 or the lamp control board 560. The effect during the jackpot game set in the sub-RAM 540c and determined based on the information included in the jackpot effect command (in the normal 8R jackpot game or the probabilistic 16R jackpot game performed between the opening effect and the start of the ending effect) The effect for each round is executed via the main display device 131, the sub display device 139, the audio output device 132, the effect illumination device 134, and the effect drive device 561. Specifically, the effect during the jackpot game is displayed on the main display device 131 with an effect image of a jackpot effect pattern corresponding to the type of jackpot (usually 8R big hit or probability variation 16R big hit), and in accordance with the effect display. The production of the sub display device 139, the sound output by the speaker, the lamp, the LED, and the gimmick 109, the light emission display, the gimmick production, and the like are executed.

  When the processing of S2376 is completed, or when it is determined in S2374 that the jackpot effect command has not been received (NO in S2374), the sub CPU 540a proceeds to S2378, and in S1952 of the big winning device processing in FIG. It is determined whether or not the set ending command has been received. If it is determined that an ending command has been received (YES in S2378), the sub CPU 540a proceeds to S2380 and issues an ending effect command for instructing the image control board 550 and the lamp control board 560 to the sub RAM 540c. And the ending effect of the big hit game is executed via the main display device 131, the sub display device 139, the audio output device 132, the effect lighting device 134, and the effect driving device 561. Specifically, in the ending effect of the big hit game, the ending image of the big hit game is produced and displayed on the main display device 131, and the production of the sub display device 139, the speaker, the lamp, the LED, and the gimmick 109 are displayed in accordance with the production display. Sound output, light emission display, gimmick production, etc. are executed. Then, when the processing of S2380 is completed, or when it is determined in S2378 that an ending command has not been received (NO in S2378), the sub CPU 540a ends this command reception processing.

  Returning to FIG. 22, when the command reception process of S2200 is completed, in the timer interrupt process of the effect control board 540, in S2210, the sub CPU 540a operates the first effect button 135 or the second effect button 136 by the player. Based on the input from the first effect button detection switch 535 or the second effect button detection switches 536a to 536e, effect button processing is performed to realize effects on the effect, acquisition of game history information of the player, and the like.

  Here, the contents of the effect button process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 44 is a flowchart showing effect button processing (S2210) performed by the sub CPU 540a of the effect control board 540. Referring to FIG. 44, first, in S4400, sub CPU 540a determines whether or not a signal detected by input device 137 has been input. Specifically, the sub CPU 540a determines whether any one of the first effect button detection switch 535 or the second effect button detection switches 536a to 536e is input.

  Then, if any signal of the first effect button detection switch 535 or the second effect button detection switches 536a to 536e is not input (NO in S4400), the sub CPU 540a ends the effect button process. On the other hand, if any signal of the first effect button detection switch 535 or the second effect button detection switches 536a to 536e is input (YES in S4400), the sub CPU 540a proceeds to S4402 and the demo flag is turned on. It is determined whether it is set (see S2430 in FIG. 24).

  If it is determined that the demo flag is set to ON (YES in S4402), that is, if the gaming machine 100 is in a standby state and executing a demonstration effect for waiting for a customer, the sub CPU 540a proceeds to S4406. Transition to the effect mode selection process. Hereinafter, the contents of the effect mode selection process performed in S4406 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 45 is a flowchart showing effect mode selection processing (S4406) performed by the sub CPU 540a of the effect control board 540.

  Referring to FIG. 45, sub CPU 540a first determines in S4505 whether or not the gaming state is short. If it is determined in S4505 that the gaming state is not short (NO in S4505), the sub CPU 540a proceeds to S4510, where “normal” is set as the effect mode in the demonstration effect screen based on the operation of the effect buttons 135 and 136. It is determined whether or not a “A” selection signal is input. When the “normal A” selection signal is input as the effect mode (YES in S4510), the sub CPU 540a proceeds to S4525 and determines whether “2” is set in the mode flag, that is, is currently set. It is determined whether or not the current production mode is “normal B”.

  If it is determined in S4525 that the currently set effect mode is “normal B” (YES in S4525), the sub CPU 540a proceeds to S4530, sets the mode flag to “1” and sets the effect mode. “Normal A” is set. As a result, the setting of the effect mode is switched from “normal B” to “normal A”. Then, the sub CPU 540a proceeds to S4545.

  On the other hand, if the “normal A” selection signal is not input as the production mode in S4510 (NO in S4510), the sub CPU 540a proceeds to S4520, where the demonstration production is performed based on the operation of the production buttons 135 and 136. It is determined whether or not a “normal B” selection signal is input as the effect mode on the screen. If the “normal B” selection signal is input as the effect mode (YES in S4520), the sub CPU 540a proceeds to S4535 and determines whether or not the mode flag is set to “1”, that is, currently set. It is determined whether or not the current production mode is “normal A”.

  If it is determined in S4535 that the currently set effect mode is “Normal A” (YES in S4535), the sub CPU 540a proceeds to S4540, sets “2” in the mode flag, and sets the effect mode. “Normal B” is set. As a result, the setting of the effect mode is switched from “normal A” to “normal B”. Then, the sub CPU 540a proceeds to S4545.

  In step S4545, the sub CPU 540a resets the mode continuation count value M by substituting “0” into the mode continuation count value M in accordance with the setting of “normal A” or “normal B”. Then, the sub CPU 540a proceeds to S4550 and sets an effect mode command for executing “normal A” or “normal B” as the effect mode on the image control board 550 in the sub RAM 540c. The selection process ends.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S4505 that the gaming state is short of time (YES in S4505), in S4520, if the “normal B” selection signal is not input as the effect mode (NO in S4520), in S4525, When it is not determined that the currently set effect mode is “normal B” (NO in S4525), or in S4535, it is not determined that the currently set effect mode is “normal A”. In the case (NO in S4535), the sub CPU 540a ends the effect mode selection process.

  That is, by this effect mode selection process, the demonstration effect screen when the gaming state is not short, and when the currently set effect mode is “normal A” or “normal B”, the player's effect button 135 The effect mode can be switched to “normal B” or “normal A” by the operation 136. When the currently set production mode is other than “normal A” or “normal B”, or when the game state is short (when the game state is short, “normal A” is forcibly set as the production mode. ), The player's operation relating to the effect mode switching of the effect buttons 135 and 136 becomes invalid (see FIG. 41).

  Returning to FIG. 44, when the effect mode selection process is completed, the sub CPU 540a proceeds to S4410. On the other hand, if it is determined in S4402 that the demo flag is not set to ON (NO in S4402), the sub CPU 540a proceeds to S4404 and sets display instruction commands according to various effect patterns, and this effect button process. Exit. That is, in the gaming machine 100, when one of the first effect button 135 or the second effect button 136 is operated during the game, the effect displayed on the main display device 131 can be generated / changed according to various effect patterns. it can. Thereby, in the gaming machine 100, it is possible to suggest the possibility of winning a jackpot by the current lottery, or to experience that the production changes due to the player's action, and to improve the game performance and the production effect. Can do.

  In S4410, the sub CPU 540a determines whether or not a log-in flag to be described later is on. If the login flag is on, it indicates that the game history information can be stored in the game history information storage area of the sub RAM 540c. If the login flag is not on in S4410 (NO in S4410), the sub CPU 540a proceeds to S4412 and sets a login menu display instruction command. This login menu display instruction command is a display instruction command for causing the main display device 131 to display a login menu screen that prompts the player to log in to the gaming machine 100.

  Next, the sub CPU 540a proceeds to S4414, and determines whether or not a login request has been made by the player. The player can make a login request to the gaming machine 100 by performing a password input operation on the login menu screen displayed on the main display device 131 based on S4412 using the input device 137. .

  This password is information composed of character strings such as characters and symbols. As described above, when the information management device 750 is accessed from the player's information terminal 700 and a password issuance request is made, the information management device 750 is obtained. Is transferred and displayed on the player's information terminal 700 (see FIG. 9). That is, the password is information (login request information) that is used to log in to the gaming machine 100 and is used by the gaming machine 100 to identify the logged-in player. Therefore, the password includes the player information of the player who logs into the gaming machine 100.

  The login menu screen is a screen in which character strings corresponding to the password configuration are listed on the main display device 131 and a cursor for selecting the displayed character strings is displayed on the main display device 131. It is. The player uses the input device 137 to appropriately select and determine characters, symbols, and the like corresponding to the password displayed on the information terminal 700 by appropriately moving the cursor. In this way, the player can make a login request to the gaming machine 100 by performing a password input operation.

  In S4414, if the signal detected by the input device 137 corresponds to the password, the sub CPU 540a determines that a login request has been made from the player (YES in S4414), and the process proceeds to S4420. On the other hand, if the signal detected by the input device 137 does not correspond to the password (NO in S4414), the sub CPU 540a ends the effect button process. In S4420, the sub CPU 540a performs a login process based on the input password, and ends the effect button process.

  Here, the contents of the login process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 46 is a flowchart showing a login process (S4420) performed by the sub CPU 540a of the effect control board 540. First, in S4600, the sub CPU 540a analyzes the password detected by the input device 137, proceeds to S4602, and performs an authentication process from the analyzed password by a predetermined authentication method.

  In S4602, if the sub CPU 540a succeeds in the authentication (YES in S4602), the sub CPU 540a proceeds to S4610, and various storage areas (player information storage area, game history information storage area, code information storage area, etc.) provided in the sub RAM 540c. ) Is cleared, and the process proceeds to S4612, where the player information included in the password is stored in the player information storage area provided in the sub-RAM 540c. Thereby, in the gaming machine 100, the player information included in the password is designated, and the player of the player information logs in by referring to the player information stored in the player information storage area. It can be recognized that.

  Then, the process shifts to S4614, the sub CPU 540a turns on the login start flag, and shifts to S4616. By turning on the login start flag, it is possible to indicate that the player is in a state before logging in to the gaming machine 100 using the input device 137 and playing a game.

  In S4616, the sub CPU 540a sets a game history information storage start display instruction command, and proceeds to S4618. This game history information storage start display instruction command is a display instruction command for displaying on the main display device 131 that a game played by the player in the gaming machine 100 will be stored as game history information.

  In step S4618, the sub CPU 540a turns on the login flag, and ends the login process. By indicating that the logged-in flag is turned on, the player logs in to the gaming machine 100 using the input device 137 and indicates that the game history information can be stored in the game history information storage area of the sub RAM 540c. Can do.

  On the other hand, in S4602, if the sub-CPU 540a has not been successfully authenticated (NO in S4602), the process proceeds to S4630, sets an error display instruction command, and ends this login process. This error display instruction command is a display instruction command for causing the main display device 131 to display a password authentication error.

  It should be noted that the player adjusts the effects of the main display device 131, the sub display device 139, the audio output device 132, etc. according to his / her preference by using the points and items that have been acquired up to the current game by the above-mentioned roaring effects. In the case of customization, the player sets in advance the desired customization in the information terminal 700 according to the number of points and the item type accumulated and stored in the information terminal 700, and in the above-described login processing in S4602 When the sub CPU 540a determines that the authentication is successful, the customization information set in the information terminal 700 may be read and performed. In the case of a game that does not require a login request, for example, in the above-described effect mode selection process (FIG. 45), the player operates the input device 137 during the demonstration effect, What is necessary is just to customize according to item classification.

  Returning to FIG. 44, if the logged-in flag is ON in S4410 (YES in S4410), the sub CPU 540a proceeds to S4430 and sets a game menu display instruction command. This game menu display instruction command is a display instruction command for causing the main display device 131 to display a game menu screen.

  The game menu screen is a screen for prompting the player to select one of a plurality of processes (such as a display process of accumulated game history information and a logout process) that can be executed only after logging in. Then, the player can select / determine any of the menus using the input device 137 on the displayed game menu screen, and make an execution request for the determined menu.

  When the process of S4430 is completed, the process proceeds to S4440, and the sub CPU 540a selects / determines a display menu of game history information accumulated by the player from the game menu screen, and determines whether or not a game history display request has been made. . If there is a game history display request in S4440 (YES in S4440), the sub CPU 540a proceeds to S4442 and performs the above-mentioned roaring effect stored in the game history information storage area provided in the sub RAM 540c. The number of points and items acquired, and other information related to winning, winning, reaching, starting, winning, and directing, that is, individual game history information is read out. Then, the process shifts to S4444, and the sub CPU 540a sets a game history information display instruction command, and ends this effect button process. This game history information display instruction command is a display instruction command for causing the main display device 131 to display the contents of the individual game history information stored in the game history information storage area.

  On the other hand, if there is no game history display request in S4440 (NO in S4440), the sub CPU 540a proceeds to S4450, and whether or not the player has selected / determined the logout menu from the game menu screen and made a logout request. Determine. If there is a logout request in S4450 (YES in S4450), the sub CPU 540a proceeds to S4560 to perform logout processing, and ends this effect button processing. On the other hand, if there is no logout request in S4550 (NO in S4550), the sub CPU 540a ends the effect button process.

  The contents of the logout process will be described here with reference to FIG. FIG. 47 is a flowchart showing the logout process (S4460) performed by the sub CPU 540a of the effect control board 540. First, in S4700, the sub CPU 540a reads player information stored in the player information storage area provided in the sub RAM 540c, and proceeds to S4702.

  In S4702, the sub CPU 540a reads the personal game history information such as the number of points and items stored in the game history information storage area provided in the sub RAM 540c in the same manner as S4442 described above, and proceeds to S4710. The game history information read in S4702 is created.

  Then, the process proceeds to S4730, and the sub CPU 540a creates the above-described code information (see FIGS. 7 and 9). That is, this code information is created using at least the player information read in S4700, the game history information created in S4710, and the address for accessing the information management device 750.

  Then, the flow shifts to S4740, the sub CPU 540a sets a code information display instruction command, shifts to S4750, turns off the login flag, ends this logout processing, and ends the effect button processing shown in FIG. . This code information display instruction command is a display instruction command for causing the main display device 131 to display the code information created in S4730.

  Thereby, as described above, the player captures and reads the code information (for example, the matrix type two-dimensional code 720, see FIG. 7) displayed on the main display device 131 with the camera of the information terminal 700, etc. By transferring this code information to the information management device 750, the information management device 750 can be accessed. In other words, with this displayed code information, it is possible to output personal game history information such as points, items, and other information related to wins, jackpots, reach, play, start winnings, production, etc. to the outside become.

  Returning to FIG. 22, when the effect button process of S2210 is completed, the process proceeds to S2220, and the sub CPU 540a determines the command set in the sub RAM 540c in the command reception process of S2200, that is, the opening effect command (S2372), the jackpot effect. Pattern command (S2376), ending effect command (S2380), demonstration effect start command (S2440), normal symbol hold prefetch effect A command (S2630), special symbol hold prefetch effect command (S2650), special symbol hold display command (S2660) Normal symbol hold pre-reading effect B command (S3050), normal symbol hold display command (S3060), demonstration effect end command (S3404, S3904), turn effect start effect command (S3406), turn effect end effect Command (S3740), Time-short / high-probability game effect command (S3830), Time-short game effect command (S3840), Normal game effect command (S3850), Effect symbol variation effect start command (S3940), Special hold erase display command (S3944) , Effect mode command (S4060, S4550), effect symbol variation effect stop command (S4300), display instruction command according to various effect patterns (S4404), login menu display instruction command (S4412), game menu display instruction command (S4430), Commands such as a game history information display instruction command (S4444), a game history information storage start display instruction command (S4616), an error display instruction command (S4630), a code information display instruction command (S4740), etc. And performs command transmission processing for transmitting the lamp control board 560.

  By performing this command transmission process, the image control board 550 is instructed to perform an effect by image display on the main display device 131 or the sub display device 139, sound output from the sound output device 132, or the like. The lamp control board 560 is instructed to execute lighting by the device 134 and the lighting control of the lamps and LEDs, and the operation of the gimmick 109 by the driving device 561 for production. Done.

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The gaming machine 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention has been described above with reference to the drawings. However, the specific configuration is not limited to that shown in the embodiment and is within the scope of the present invention. Any changes or additions are included in the present invention.

  For example, in the embodiment described above, the roaring effect executed by receiving the roaring effect start command has shown the roulette effect shown in FIG. 35-1 as an example. As shown in FIG. FIG. 48 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example 1 of a roaring effect (roulette effect) in another embodiment. In the description of other embodiments described below, the same reference numerals are given to the same configurations as those of the above-described embodiments, and detailed descriptions of these configurations will be omitted. The specific example 1 of the roulette effect according to the other embodiment is different from the roulette effect of the embodiment described above in that the “mode change” cell is replaced with the “☆” cell.

  Referring to FIG. 48, this “☆” cell is the same as the “mode change” cell, when there is information indicating deviation in the setting information of the whirling effect start command received, and information indicating this deviation When there is a small hit or a probable 2R big hit in the pre-determined result of the special symbol hold storage when the start command including the roaring effect start command is received, the predetermined effect is determined by lottery in the roaring effect start command receiving process shown in FIG. (The pointer 3504 is stopped at the “☆” box) (corresponding to the above-described S3430). In addition, when a turn production start command including information indicating a loss is received, even if there is no small hit or probability variation 2R big hit in the pre-determined result of the special symbol hold storage, the pointer 3504 with a predetermined lottery probability May stop at the “☆” cell (Gase production). Alternatively, even when there is information indicating a hit (short win, long hit) in the setting information of the turn production start command, the pointer 3504 may stop at the “☆” box with a predetermined lottery probability. .

  When the pointer 3504 stops at the “☆” box in the roulette effect, the change flag indicating that the “☆” cell is selected in the turn effect is set to ON in the turn effect end command reception process shown in FIG. (Corresponding to S3700 and S3710 described above). Thereafter, when the variable effect start command is received, in S3920 of the variable effect selection process shown in FIG. 39, the sub CPU 540a executes an effect mode change process according to another embodiment shown in FIG. FIG. 49 is a flowchart showing an effect mode change process (S3920) according to another embodiment performed by the sub CPU 540a of the effect control board 540. Note that, among the effect mode change processing according to the other embodiment shown in FIG. 49, processing different from the effect mode change processing shown in FIG. 40 of the above-described embodiment is given S4900 number as a symbol indicating a step. Yes.

  Referring to FIG. 49, if sub CPU 540a determines that the gaming state is not short in S4000, the sub CPU 540a proceeds to S4900, and a change flag indicating that the “☆” cell has been selected in the roaring effect is set to ON. It is determined whether or not. If it is determined in S4900 that the change flag is set to ON (YES in S4900), the sub CPU 540a proceeds to S4901, sets the mode flag to “7”, and sets “7. "Is set. Then, the sub CPU 540a proceeds to S4902, and determines whether or not the mode continuation count value M is “10”, that is, the special design (production design) after the production mode is set to “latent” in S4901. It is determined whether or not the number of fluctuations has been 10.

  When it is determined in S4902 that the mode continuation count value M is not “10” (NO in S4902), that is, the number of changes in the special symbol (effect symbol) after the effect mode is set to “latent”. In the case of less than 10 times, sub CPU540a complete | finishes the presentation mode change process which concerns on this other embodiment.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S4902 that the mode continuation count value M is “10” (YES in S4902), the sub CPU 540a proceeds to S4904, and in S4902, the mode continuation count value M is “10”. Set the change flag to OFF based on Then, the sub CPU 540a proceeds to S4014, determines whether or not the gaming state has changed to a certain probability, and if it is determined that the gaming state has not changed to a certain probability (NO in S4014), proceeds to S4016. “2” is set in the mode flag and “normal B” is set as the production mode. Thereby, the setting of the production mode is switched from “latency” to “normal B”. On the other hand, if it is determined in S4014 that the gaming state is a certain change (YES in S4014), the sub CPU 540a ends the effect mode changing process according to the other embodiment.

  That is, the roulette effect (specific example 1) as the turn effect according to the other embodiment is based on the fact that the pointer 3504 stops at the “☆” box in the roulette effect, and the effect mode is displayed on the screen of the main display device 131. When the number of changes in the special symbol (production symbol) reaches 10 after the display of “latency”, if the production mode remains “latency”, the gaming state is probable, and the production mode is “latency”. If it is switched from “normal B” to “normal B”, it can be determined that the gaming state is normal (not a probability change).

  In other words, in the above-described embodiment, the effect mode shifts to the latent accuracy mode only when a predetermined special symbol corresponding to the small hit or the probability variation 2R big hit is confirmed and displayed, and shifts to the latent accuracy mode. It can be determined whether or not the gaming state is a probable change at the time when the number of changes in the special symbol reaches 30. On the other hand, in this other embodiment, in addition to the aspect of the embodiment described above, there are two ways of transition to the latent mode of the production mode when the pointer 3504 stops at the “☆” square in the production of production, Moreover, in determining whether or not the gaming state has changed since the transition to the latent mode, the transition to the latent mode is shorter when using the stuttering effect than when using the special symbol (special symbol). The number of fluctuations is 30 times via the special symbol and 10 times via the ringing effect).

  Therefore, in the specific example 1 of the roaring effect (roulette effect) according to the other embodiment configured as described above, when the player shifts to the latent mode by this roaring effect, the game state is changed with certainty. As a result, the value of the scolding production is increased, and the player can enjoy the production performed with this scoring production with great expectation. It is possible to greatly improve the game preference.

  In addition, when the reserved image of the special symbol corresponding to the small hit or the probabilistic 2R big hit is displayed based on the reserved pre-reading result of the special symbol, the reserved image is converted into a square symbol by the above-described turning effect at a predetermined rate. It is preferable to perform a special symbol reservation pre-reading effect that is changed to the same mark (hold icon “☆”) as the used “☆” mark. With this configuration, since the same “☆” mark is related to the transition to the latent mode regardless of whether it is via a special symbol or a squealing effect, this increases the reliability of the “☆” mark. improves. In other words, because the special symbol reservation pre-reading effect shifts to the latent mode with the same “☆” mark as the roaring effect, the reliability of the mode change to the latent mode due to the “☆” mass stop of the roulette effect is extremely high (gasket) The impression can be given to the player. In addition, the roaring effect is originally an effect that suggests whether or not the lottery result of the normal symbol is a hit, so by changing the mode to the latent mode related to the lottery result of the special symbol by this roaring effect In addition, the player can be surprised and confused at the same time, which greatly enhances the game preference.

  Further, the roaring effect may be as shown in FIG. FIG. 50 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example 2 of a roaring effect (roulette effect) in another embodiment. The specific example 2 of the roulette effect according to the other embodiment is different from the roulette effect of the embodiment described above in that the “mode change” cell is replaced with the “NEXT” cell.

  Referring to FIG. 50, this “NEXT” cell is the same as the “mode change” cell, when there is information indicating deviation in the setting information of the whirling effect start command received, and information indicating this deviation. When there is a big hit or a reach is lost in the pre-determined result of the special symbol hold storage when receiving a turn production start command including the turn production start command reception processing shown in FIG. The lottery probability is determined (the pointer 3504 is stopped at the “NEXT” cell) (corresponding to S3430 described above). In addition, when a turn production start command including information indicating a loss is received, the pointer 3504 is displayed with a predetermined lottery probability even if there is no big hit or reach in the pre-determined result of the special symbol hold storage. You may make it stop at a "NEXT" mass (gase production). Alternatively, even when there is information indicating a hit (short hit, long hit) in the setting information of the turn production start command, the pointer 3504 may stop at the “NEXT” box with a predetermined lottery probability. .

  When the pointer 3504 stops at the “NEXT” box in the roulette effect, the change flag indicating that the “NEXT” box has been selected in the turn effect is set to ON in the turn effect end command reception process shown in FIG. (Corresponding to S3700 and S3710 described above). After that, when the variable effect start command is received, the sub CPU 540a executes the variable effect selection process according to another embodiment shown in FIG. 51 in S2340 of the command reception process shown in FIG. FIG. 51 is a flowchart showing a variable effect selection process (S2340) according to another embodiment performed by the sub CPU 540a of the effect control board 540. Of the effect mode change processing according to the other embodiment shown in FIG. 51, processing different from the variation effect selection processing shown in FIG. 39 of the above-described embodiment is denoted by S5100 as a code indicating a step. Yes.

  Referring to FIG. 51, when the sub CPU 540a selects an effect design variation effect pattern based on information indicating the special symbol variation time (variation pattern) included in the variation effect start command in S3926, the process proceeds to S5100. To do. Then, in S5100, the sub CPU 540a determines whether or not the change flag indicating that the “NEXT” cell is selected in the turn effect is set to ON.

  If it is determined in S5100 that the change flag is set to ON (YES in S5100), the sub CPU 540a proceeds to S5104 to display a change display based on the reserved memory of the special symbol related to the big hit or the reach loss. When started, the quasi-continuous effect setting for making the variable display quasi-continuous is executed. The pseudo-ream is a form of a variation effect related to a special symbol. The variation display of the effect symbol is temporarily stopped as if the lottery has been confirmed (the effect symbol is swung up and down by two or three frames). The state in which the effect symbol is displayed again and again is repeated a plurality of times (the number of repetitions is referred to as the number of pseudo-continuations). In other words, the pseudo-ream is an effect that makes it seem as if a single variation display is performed multiple times.

  Then, when the processing of S5104 is completed, or when it is determined in S5100 that the change flag is not set to ON (NO in S5100), the sub CPU 540a proceeds to S3940 and performs this variation effect selection processing. An effect symbol variation effect start command including the setting information of the simulated effect effect setting information set in S5104 and the effect symbol variation effect pattern selected in S3926 is set (if the change flag is not set to ON, A production symbol variation production start command that does not include continuous production setting information is set). With this effect symbol variation effect start command, when the variable display based on the reserved storage of the special symbol related to the big hit or the reach is started, the variation display can be performed by the effect by the pseudo-ream.

  In other words, the roulette effect (specific example 2) as the turn effect according to the other embodiment is a guideline for the roulette effect when there is a big hit or a reach out of the reserved display of the special symbol currently displayed. Based on the fact that 3504 stops at the “NEXT” cell, the variable display corresponding to the big hit or reach hold display performed on the main display device 131 is executed in a pseudo-continuous effect.

  Therefore, in the specific example 2 of the roaring effect (roulette effect) according to the other embodiment configured as described above, when the pointer 3504 stops at the “NEXT” cell, the player has the special symbol currently present. Since it can be seen that the fluctuating display is performed by a pseudo-ream that can have a big hit expectation in the reserved memory, the value of the scolding effect is enhanced, and the player becomes large while enjoying the staging effect performed by this scoring effect. The game can be played with a sense of expectation, and the game's preference is greatly improved. In addition, the roaring effect is originally an effect that suggests whether or not the lottery result of the normal symbol will be a win, so the special symbol lottery display is simulated via this roaring effect to draw the special symbol. By performing the suggestion effect as to whether or not the result is a big hit, it is possible to give the player surprise and confusion as well as the roulette effect in Example 1 described above, which makes the game very interesting. improves.

  In addition, when there is a non-reach hold memory between the selection of “NEXT” mass in the roaring effect and the hold storage with a big hit or reach, a special symbol for this non-reach hold memory A predetermined effect may also be performed for the variable display. For example, when there are a plurality of reserved storages that are out of reach, a continuous step-up notice (an effect of variation straddling) may be executed, leading to an effect by a pseudo-ream.

  Alternatively, the “NEXT” cell may be selected in the fly effect even if there is no big hit or reach in the currently displayed special symbol hold display. In this case, unlike the above-described gasse effect, the variation of the special symbol at the time when the “NEXT” cell is selected may be made a pseudo-continuation, and the next variation of the variation is made a pseudo-continuation. It may be. However, it is highly possible that the lottery result of the variable display in the pseudo-series will be out of reach, so in this case, the variable display in the pseudo-series is forcibly changed to out of reach. Good.

  In addition to the roulette effects of specific examples 1 and 2 described above, the roulette effects in the roaring effects may be as follows. For example, according to the roulette effect of specific example 1 described above, a special pattern is provided when a mass is provided in which the production mode shifts to the mission stage when stopped, and the production mode shifts to the mission stage via the turn production by this mass stop. It may be configured to set a time (for example, 7 minutes) longer than the setting time of the mission stage in the case of shifting to the mission stage via 5 minutes (residual time Tm, see S4046 in FIG. 40). Even if comprised in this way, there exists an effect similar to the roulette effect of the said specific examples 1 and 2. In addition, the above-described other embodiments relating to the roaring effect are not limited to the roulette effect, and other forms of the roaring effect such as the curling effect shown in FIG. it can.

  In addition, in the normal effect processing (S1316 in FIG. 13) of the above-described embodiment, the roaring effect is based on the random design lottery result based on the random effect execution random number shown in FIG. ), It is determined that all the production effects are executed, and when the normal symbol lottery result is out of order, it is determined that the production effect is executed at a predetermined ratio (lottery probability 1/10). This roaring effect execution random number may be as shown in FIG. FIG. 55 is an explanatory diagram showing another example of the roaring effect execution random number table from which the roaring effect execution random number for executing the roaring effect is acquired among various random numbers in the gaming machine 100.

  Referring to FIG. 55, the roaring effect execution random number table shown in FIG. 55 is different from the roaring effect execution random number table shown in FIG. 14 in the roaring effect execution random number table shown in FIG. In the execution determination, if the lottery result of the normal symbol is a hit regardless of whether it is per short or long, it is determined that the roll effect will be executed, and if the lottery result of the normal symbol is out of place, a predetermined ratio (lottery probability) 1/10), it is determined that the roaring effect is executed, but the roaring effect execution random number table shown in FIG. 55 is configured as follows.

  That is, in the roaring effect execution random number table shown in FIG. 55, in the roaring effect execution determination of S1316 of FIG. 13, when the normal symbol lottery result is a long hit, it is determined that all the roaring effect is executed, and the normal symbol lottery result When the ball is short-circuited or missed, it is determined that the roll-off effect is executed at a predetermined rate (lottery probability 3/10 when short-circuited, lottery probability 1/10 when missed). If comprised in this way, when the roaring effect is performed, the probability that the lottery result of the normal symbol will be a long hit increases, and as a result, the value of the roaring effect can be improved. In the turn effect execution random number table of FIG. 55, the execution ratio of the turn effect is different between when the short hit and when it is off (the lottery probability is higher at the short hit than when it is off). For example, in the case of short hit and miss, the execution ratio of the turn effect may be the same.

  Next, in the above-described embodiment, the sub CPU 540a receives the normal symbol holding number increase command related to the normal symbol, thereby executing the normal symbol holding pre-reading effect B (see FIG. 33) (mainly FIG. 30). However, this may be configured as shown in FIGS. 52 and 53, which will be described below. 52 is a flowchart showing a timer interrupt process according to another embodiment performed by the sub CPU 540a of the effect control board 540, and FIG. 53 is a normal flowchart according to another embodiment performed by the sub CPU 540a of the effect control board 540. It is a flowchart which shows a symbol reservation prefetch effect execution process (S5200).

  In short, the processing of the sub CPU 540a according to another embodiment for executing the normal symbol reservation pre-reading effect B is different from the processing of the above-described embodiment as follows. In other words, in the above-described embodiment, when the sub CPU 540a receives a command for increasing the number of holdings related to the normal symbol in the command receiving process, the sub CPU 540a executes the normal symbol holding pre-reading effect B by performing the gate pass holding pre-reading effect lottery process in S2530. However, in this other embodiment, the normal symbol holding pre-reading effect B is periodically executed by the timer interrupt process regardless of the reception of any command.

  52, among the timer interrupt processes according to the other embodiment shown in FIG. 52, the process different from the timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 22 of the above-described embodiment is performed between the processes of S2210 and S2220. This is the point that the normal symbol reservation pre-reading effect execution process of S5200 is added. In other words, in the timer interrupt process according to this other embodiment, when the sub CPU 540a finishes the effect button process of S2210, the sub CPU 540a proceeds to S5200 and becomes a process in place of the above-described gate pass hold prefetch effect lottery process of S2530. Normal symbol reservation pre-reading effect execution processing is executed.

  When the sub CPU 540a executes the timer interrupt process according to the other embodiment, in the above-described embodiment, in S2530 of the hold prefetch process shown in FIG. 25, instead of the gate pass hold prefetch effect lottery process, Processing similar to S3060 in FIG. 30, that is, normal symbol hold display command set processing is performed. That is, when the normal number-of-holds increase command is received in S2520 (YES in S2520), in S2530, the sub CPU 540a performs image control in order to display a normal normal reserved image in which the normal pre-reading effect related to the normal symbol is not executed. A normal symbol hold display command for instructing the board 550 is set in the sub RAM 540c, and a normal normal hold image (normal hold icon) is displayed on the sub display device 139.

  With reference to FIG. 53, the normal symbol reservation prefetch effect execution process will be described. First, in step S5300, the sub CPU 540a receives the above-described launch stop signal (see FIG. 6) indicating that the launch of the game ball input from the launch control circuit 600 of the launch control board 590 is stopped for a predetermined time. It is determined whether it is turned on (input). If the firing stop signal is continuously turned on for a predetermined time (YES in S5300), the sub CPU 540a assumes that the game is stopped and proceeds to S5310. On the other hand, if the firing stop signal has not been turned on for a predetermined time (NO in S5300), sub CPU 540a considers that the game is in progress, and ends this normal symbol reservation pre-reading effect execution process.

  In S5310, when the sub CPU 540a determines that the game is stopped, the sub CPU 540a determines whether or not there is a hit (long hit, short hit) in the pre-determined result of the normal symbol hold storage. If it is determined that there is a hit in this pre-determination result (YES in S5310), the sub CPU 540a proceeds to S5320, and the current number of reserved balls (holding memory) of the special symbol is 2 or more (2 It is determined whether or not (4). Note that the process of S5320 is the same as the process of S3012 of the above-described embodiment.

  If it is determined in S5320 that the number of reserved balls of the special symbol is 2 or more (YES in S5320), or if it is determined in S5310 that there is no hit in the preliminary determination result (NO in S5310) ), The sub CPU 540a proceeds to S5330 and executes the normal symbol reservation pre-reading effect lottery process. Note that, as described above, the normal symbol hold pre-reading effect lottery process is a process of determining whether or not to execute the hold pre-reading effect related to the normal symbol on the sub display device 139 by a predetermined lottery method using random numbers or the like. It is. That is, in the normal symbol reservation pre-reading effect lottery process of S5330, it is determined whether or not the normal symbol reservation pre-reading effect is executed even though the number of reserved balls of the special symbol is two or more. Yes.

  Then, the sub CPU 540a proceeds to S5340, and determines whether or not the execution of the normal symbol reservation pre-reading effect is determined in S5340. If it is determined in S5340 that the execution of the normal symbol reservation prefetch effect is determined (YES in S5340), the sub CPU 540a proceeds to S5350. On the other hand, also when it is determined in S5320 that the number of reserved balls of the special symbol is not 2 or more (NO in S5320), the sub CPU 540a proceeds to S5350.

  In step S5350, the sub CPU 540a sets a normal symbol reservation pre-reading effect B command for instructing the image control board 550 to the sub RAM 540c in order to execute the normal symbol reservation pre-reading effect. As a result, the sub-display device 139 has the normal symbol holding pre-reading effect B based on the holding image (holding icon) corresponding to the holding storage related to the normal symbol on a one-to-one basis according to FIG. 33 described above. It is executed in a predetermined prefetch notice mode. On the other hand, when it is determined in S5340 that execution of the normal symbol reservation prefetch effect has not been determined (NO in S5340), the sub CPU 540a ends the normal symbol reservation prefetch effect execution processing.

  That is, the point that the normal symbol reservation pre-reading effect execution process according to the other embodiment is different from the gate passing reservation pre-reading effect lottery process shown in FIG. 30 of the above-described embodiment is as follows. In other words, in the gate pass hold pre-reading effect lottery process, when the firing stop signal is continuously turned on for a predetermined time (YES in S3010), that is, when it is considered that the player has stopped the game, a special symbol is displayed. Regardless of the number of held balls, the normal symbol hold pre-reading effect B is always executed, and when the firing stop signal is not continuously turned on for a predetermined time (NO in S3010), that is, when it is considered that the player is playing a game When the number of reserved balls of the special symbol is 2 or more, the normal symbol reservation pre-reading effect B is executed with a low probability, while when the number of reserved balls of the special symbol is less than 2, the normal symbol reservation pre-reading effect is high. B is to be executed.

  On the other hand, in the normal symbol reservation pre-reading effect execution process according to the other embodiment, when the firing stop signal is not continuously turned on for a predetermined time (NO in S5300), that is, the player is considered to be playing a game. The normal symbol hold pre-reading effect B is not executed regardless of the number of reserved balls of the special symbol, and the firing stop signal is continuously turned on for a predetermined time (YES in S5300), that is, the player stops the game. When the number of reserved balls of the special symbol is 2 or more, the normal symbol holding pre-reading effect B is executed by lottery (predetermined lottery probability), while the number of reserved balls of the special symbol is 2 If it is less than the normal symbol reservation pre-reading effect B, it is always executed. Therefore, also in other embodiments that execute the normal symbol reservation pre-reading effect B in this way, it is possible to achieve substantially the same effect as the above-described embodiment.

  Alternatively, the normal symbol reservation pre-reading effect execution process may be as shown in FIG. 54, instead of the one shown in FIG. FIG. 54 is a flowchart showing a normal symbol reservation pre-reading effect execution process (S5200) according to another embodiment (hereinafter also referred to as other embodiment 2) performed by the sub CPU 540a of the effect control board 540.

  Referring to FIG. 54, when the normal symbol reservation pre-reading effect execution process according to the other embodiment 2 is started, first, in S5400, the number of reserved balls (holding memory) of the special symbol at the present time is 2 or more (2 It is determined whether or not (4). In S5400, if it is determined that the number of reserved balls for the special symbol is 2 or more (YES in S5400), the sub CPU 540a proceeds to S5420, while the number of reserved balls for the special symbol is 2 or more. If it is determined that it is not (NO in S5400), the flow shifts to S5410.

  In S5420, the sub CPU 540a determines whether or not the above-described firing stop signal (see FIG. 6) is continuously turned on (input) for a predetermined time. If the firing stop signal is continuously turned on for a predetermined time (YES in S5420), the sub CPU 540a assumes that the game is stopped and proceeds to S5430. On the other hand, if the firing stop signal has not been turned on for a predetermined time (NO in S5420), the sub CPU 540a considers that the game is in progress and ends the normal symbol reservation pre-reading effect execution process.

  In S5410, when the sub CPU 540a determines that the game is stopped, the sub CPU 540a determines whether there is a hit in the pre-determined result of the normal symbol hold storage. If it is determined that there is a hit in the prior determination result (YES in S5410), the sub CPU 540a proceeds to S5450. On the other hand, when it is determined that there is no hit in the prior determination result (NO in S5410), the sub CPU 540a proceeds to S5430.

  After shifting to S5430, the sub CPU 540a executes a normal symbol reservation pre-reading effect lottery process. Note that, as described above, the normal symbol hold pre-reading effect lottery process is a process of determining whether or not to execute the hold pre-reading effect related to the normal symbol on the sub display device 139 by a predetermined lottery method using random numbers or the like. It is. Then, the sub CPU 540a proceeds to S5440, and determines whether or not the execution of the normal symbol reservation pre-reading effect is determined in S5440.

  Then, in S5440, when it is determined that the execution of the normal symbol reservation prefetch effect is determined (YES in S5440), the sub CPU 540a proceeds to S5450. On the other hand, when it is determined in S5440 that the execution of the normal symbol reservation prefetch effect is not determined (NO in S5440), the sub CPU 540a ends the normal symbol reservation prefetch effect execution processing.

  In step S5450, the sub CPU 540a sets a normal symbol reservation pre-reading effect B command for instructing the image control board 550 to the sub RAM 540c in order to execute the normal symbol reservation pre-reading effect. As a result, the sub-display device 139 has the normal symbol holding pre-reading effect B based on the holding image (holding icon) corresponding to the holding storage related to the normal symbol on a one-to-one basis according to FIG. 33 described above. It is executed in a predetermined prefetch notice mode.

  That is, the point that the normal symbol reservation pre-reading effect execution process according to the other embodiment 2 shown in FIG. 54 is different from the normal symbol reservation pre-reading effect execution process shown in FIG. 53 of the other embodiment described above is simply stated. ,It is as follows. That is, in the normal symbol reservation pre-reading effect execution process of another embodiment, even if the number of reserved balls of the special symbol is less than 2, the firing stop signal is not continuously turned on for a predetermined time, that is, the player plays a game. If it is not considered that the symbol is stopped, the normal symbol reservation pre-reading effect B is not necessarily executed. On the other hand, in the normal symbol reservation pre-reading effect execution processing of the other embodiment 2, the number of reserved balls of the special symbol is less than two. When the firing stop signal is continuously turned on for a predetermined time, that is, regardless of whether or not it is considered that the player has stopped the game, the normal symbol reservation pre-reading effect B is always executed. It has come to be. Therefore, also in other embodiment 2 which performs the normal symbol reservation prefetching effect B in this way, there can exist an effect substantially equivalent to embodiment mentioned above.

  Note that the normal symbol hold prefetching effect execution process according to the other embodiment 2 shown in FIG. 54 is executed as S5200 of the timer interrupt process according to the other embodiment shown in FIG. For example, when a special symbol hold number increase command (first hold number increase command or second hold number increase command) is received in S2304 of FIG. 23, the process between S2500 and S2510 of the hold prefetch process shown in FIG. Alternatively, when a variation effect start command is received in S2324 of FIG. 23, the command may be executed as the next process of S3944 of the variation effect selection process shown in FIG.

  In addition, the above-described normal symbol reservation pre-reading effect A and normal symbol reservation pre-reading effect B are configured to be executed regardless of which gaming state the gaming state is in, but this is because the gaming state is It may not be executed when it is a big hit or when the time is short, or when a special symbol (effect symbol) related to reach (out of reach with big hit and reach) is being changed. The reason for this is that when the gaming state is a big hit, short time, or reach, the player's interest goes to that, so the normal symbol hold pre-reading effect A and the normal symbol hold pre-reading effect B are executed in such a gaming state. This is because there is a high probability that the effectiveness is reduced.

  Further, when the normal symbol hold prefetch effect A and ordinary symbol reservation prefetch effect B described above overlap may be allowed to assign a pre either to execute with priority, executed before The direction that is executed may be given priority, and conversely, the direction that is executed later may be given priority. Furthermore, you may make it unite both and perform the new production based on the meaning of both.

In addition, the above-described roaring effect has been described as an effect related to whether or not the lottery result of the normal symbol is a win, but this is not limited, and the effect related to the symbol lottery of whether or not the other wins or loses Can be applied according to the above. For example, the above-described roaring effect may be applied as an effect related to whether or not the lottery result of the special symbol (the first special symbol or the second special symbol) is a big hit.
Further, in the embodiment described above, the process of S3010 in the gate passage reservation pre-reading effect lottery process shown in FIG. 30, the process of S5300 in the normal symbol reservation pre-reading effect execution process (other embodiments) shown in FIG. As described above, in the processing of S5420 in the normal symbol hold prefetching effect execution processing (other embodiment 2) shown in 54, the determination as to whether the player has stopped the game or is considered to be playing is as described above. The sub CPU 540a determines whether or not the firing stop signal (see FIG. 6) transmitted from the firing control board 590 is continuously input to the effect control board 540 for a predetermined time. The determination may be configured as follows.

  FIG. 56 is an explanatory diagram of the launch mechanism unit 300 when the launch ball detection switch 5600 for detecting the launch ball is provided on the launch rail 104 of the launch handle device 103 according to another embodiment, and FIG. FIG. 10 is a block diagram of the entire gaming machine 100 when a launch ball detection switch 5600 according to another embodiment is provided. First, referring to FIG. 56, on the upper end side of launch rail 104 and in the vicinity of the launch position, launch ball detection switch 5600 for detecting the launch ball launched by hook 304 of launch member 302 is provided. Is provided. Note that the place where the firing ball detection switch 5600 is provided may be on the lower end side of the firing rail 104.

  As shown in FIG. 57, the shot ball detection switch 5600 is connected to the effect control board 540, and is configured to turn on when a shot ball is detected and transmit a shot ball signal to the effect control board 540. The launch ball detection switch 5600 includes, for example, a proximity sensor (such as an optical sensor or a magnetic sensor) that can be detected without contacting a detection target (game ball). The sub CPU 540a detects whether the player has stopped the game or is considered to be playing a game by detecting the interval between the shot ball signals input from the shot ball detection switch 5600. Yes.

  That is, in this other embodiment, the sub CPU 540a determines whether or not the interval between the shot ball signals input from the shot ball detection switch 5600 is equal to or longer than a predetermined time, whereby the player stops the game. Alternatively, it is determined whether or not the game is considered to be in progress. As described above, the gaming machine 100 is configured such that when the player rotates the operation handle 107, 99 gaming balls are fired per minute, and as a result, the gaming ball firing interval. Is about 0.606 seconds. Therefore, for example, when 0.61 seconds is set as the reference time and the input interval of the fire ball signal is 0.61 seconds or more, the player determines that the game is stopped, while 0 If it is less than 61 seconds, the player may determine that the game is in progress. The reference time is merely an example, and is not limited to 0.61 seconds. Further, by detecting the input interval of the shot ball signal, it is possible to grasp that the player has stopped. For example, in the game hall where the stop is prohibited, the sub CPU 540a stops and stops. If it is determined that the player is playing, such a player's action can be suppressed by notifying the outside by a predetermined LED, lamp, or voice.

  In the above-described embodiment, the display of the demonstration screen on the main display device 131 is performed as shown in FIG. 15 (S1516) and FIG. ) After 115 start-up memories are lost, the main display device 131 is no longer able to display the effect symbols related to the big hit lottery (the first and second special symbol display devices 120 and 122 are special symbols related to the big hit lottery). In addition to this, the normal symbol operation gates 113a and 113b do not have a start memory, and the normal symbol display device 118 hits the normal symbol display device 118 to display the fluctuation display of the normal symbol related to the lottery. May be displayed when a predetermined time elapses after no longer being executed. That is, the display of the demonstration screen may be made on condition that the change of both the effect symbol (special symbol) and the normal symbol is stopped.

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As is apparent from the above description, the gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment performs the normal symbol holding pre-reading effect, thereby allowing the player to win the normal symbol lottery and the second start winning device (Den Chu). It is possible to suggest that 115 may open long. Moreover, in the present embodiment, when the player has stopped firing or the number of reserved balls of the special symbol is less than or equal to the predetermined number, the probability that the reserved pre-reading effect of the normal symbol is executed is high. . That is, the gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment has the following configuration as the invention A.

◇ Invention A
(1) The special symbol display device (the first special symbol display device 120, the second special symbol display device 122) and the game ball can be changed from the first state where it is difficult to win to the second state where it is easy to win, A variable winning device (second winning winning device detecting switch 515) for detecting that a ball has been won is provided, and a predetermined number of winning balls are paid out when the winning of the game ball is detected by the winning ball detecting device. When the second starting winning device (electrical chew) 115) and the winning ball detecting means detect a game ball, the special symbol display device is stopped after a predetermined special symbol is displayed in a variable manner. A special symbol lottery means (special symbol processing in step S1040) for confirming and displaying the lottery result of the special symbol as to whether it is out of place, and a special jackpot on the special symbol display device by the special symbol lottery means Special game generating means for generating a special game advantageous to the player when the pattern is confirmed and displayed (a big winning device process in step S1050), a normal symbol display device (normal symbol display device 118), a game A normal symbol actuating device (normal symbol actuating gates 113a and 113b) provided with a ball entering detecting means (gate detection switches 530a and 530b) for detecting that a ball has entered, and the ball detecting means detects the game ball. As a result, the normal symbol lottery means (normal in step S1030) displays the lottery result of the normal symbol, which is a win or miss, by stopping the normal symbol display device after variably displaying the predetermined normal symbol. Symbol processing), and the normal symbol lottery means wins when a predetermined winning symbol is confirmed and displayed on the normal symbol display device. A gaming machine (game machine 100) comprising control means (electric tulip processing in step S1060) for changing the variable winning device from the first state to the second state, wherein the variable symbol is displayed while the normal symbol is being displayed. A normal symbol hold storage means (gate) for holding a lottery of the normal symbol with the game ball entered as a holding ball and storing the number of held balls when a game ball entering the normal symbol actuating device is detected. Detection switch processing (S1220, S1230), and normal symbol hold image display means for displaying the number of held balls stored in the normal symbol hold storage means on a predetermined display device (sub display device 139) (gate passage hold prefetching in S2530) Effect lottery processing) and normal symbol pre-determination means for pre-determining and pre-reading the lottery result of the normal symbol for the holding ball stored in the normal symbol hold storage means Gate detection switch processing S1240), and based on the result of the prior determination by the normal symbol prior determination means, the pre-reading notice effect related to the predetermined display of the predetermined winning symbol by lottery of the normal symbol is at least the fluctuation of the hold Normal symbol pre-reading notice effect execution means (S3050 for gate pass holding pre-reading effect lottery processing, S5350 and S5450 for normal symbol holding pre-reading effect execution processing) displayed on the predetermined display device before the display is started. A gaming machine characterized by

  (2) When a winning of a game ball is detected by the winning ball detecting means during the variation display of the special symbol, the special symbol lottery by the special symbol lottery means is suspended, and the number of reserves is stored up to the maximum set number. Special symbol hold storage means (start winning device detection switch processing S1104, S1106, S1124, S1126), and the normal symbol prefetch notice effect execution means has at least the number of holds stored in the special symbol hold storage means The gaming machine according to (1), wherein the pre-reading notice effect is executed when a predetermined number or less is smaller than the maximum set number.

  (3) It has an operation handle (operation handle 107) that can be displaced within a predetermined range by the player's operation, and directs the game ball to the game area (game area 106) with a firing intensity corresponding to the amount of displacement of the operation handle. The normal symbol pre-reading notice effect execution means executes the pre-reading notice effect when the launch of the game ball by the launching device is stopped. The gaming machine according to (1) or (2).

  Therefore, according to the gaming machine described in the invention A, when the second start winning device (electrical chew) 115 is long opened by winning the normal symbol lottery, the player does not notice the opening, or the operation handle It is possible to prevent the game ball from being successfully won by the second start winning device (electric Chu) 115 that has been opened for a long time after the operation of 107 is delayed.

  Furthermore, when the player stops playing or the launch is stopped or there are no fired balls, and the number of reserved balls for the special symbol is less than the specified number, the pre-reading effect for the normal symbol is executed. Therefore, before the second start winning device (electric Chu) 115 is long open, it is possible to prevent the player from leaving the game and leaving the seat, When it is lost, it is possible to promote the purchase of a game ball. As a result, it is possible to reliably win the game ball against the long opening of the second start winning device (electric Chu) 115 that occurs when trying to stop the game.

  In other words, the gaming machine according to the invention A has a configuration in which it is easy for the player to determine in advance whether or not the second start winning device (electric Chu) 115 is opened by executing the normal symbol prefetching effect. This configuration not only enhances the effect of the gaming machine, but is also extremely disadvantageous for the player who is not winning the game ball to the open second start winning device (electric Chu) 115. Can be avoided. In particular, the second start winning device (electric Chu) 115 is configured so that the special symbol lottery is more advantageous to the player (the probability of being a big hit with many balls is higher) than the first starting winning device 112. Therefore, the effect becomes very remarkable. That is, according to the present invention, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that makes it easy for a player to determine in advance whether or not an ordinary electric accessory will be released, and as a result, it is suitable for the player.

  In addition, the gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment is configured such that points such as points and items can be given to the player even if the winning lottery is lost, based on the result of the production of the roaring effect related to the normal symbol. ing. That is, the gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment has the following configuration as the invention B.

◆ Invention B
(4) The first starting device (second starting winning device (electrical chew) 115, or first starting winning device 112, second starting winning device (electrical chew) 115) is entered based on the game ball entering By variably displaying one symbol (the second special symbol, or the first special symbol, the second special symbol), a lottery of the first symbol is performed to determine whether to win or not, and the lottery of the first symbol A first special game generating means (a big winning device process in step S1050) for generating a predetermined first special game (probability variation 16R big hit game or big hit game) when the result is a win, and a second starting device (first Whether it is a win by variably displaying the second symbol (first special symbol or normal symbol) based on the game ball entering the start winning device 112 or the normal symbol actuating gate 113a, 113b) The 2nd lottery drawing And a second special game generating means for generating a predetermined second special game (probability variation 2R big hit game or win game) when the lottery result of the second symbol is a win (the big winning device processing in step S1050, or , The electric tulip process in step S1060) and the effect execution means for executing the effect related to the lottery result of the change display during the change display of the second symbol (the change effect selection process in step S2340 or the turn of step S2314) A game machine (game machine 100) having an effect start command reception process and a variable effect selection process in step S2340), wherein the first special game generated by the first special game generating means is the second Compared to the second special game generated by the special game generating means, it is set so as to increase the probability of being advantageous or advantageous to the player. The effect executed by the effect executing means includes a bonus effect that suggests that the lottery result of the second symbol is the winner and a miss effect that suggests that the lottery is lost, and further gives a predetermined benefit to the player. A gaming machine characterized in that it includes at least a bonus grant effect that suggests granting.

  (5) The special symbol display device (the first special symbol display device 120, the second special symbol display device 122) and the game ball can change from the first state where it is difficult to win to the second state where it is easy to win, A variable winning device (second winning winning device detecting switch 515) for detecting that a ball has been won is provided, and a predetermined number of winning balls are paid out when the winning of the game ball is detected by the winning ball detecting device. When the second starting winning device (electrical chew) 115) and the winning ball detecting means detect a game ball, the special symbol display device is stopped after a predetermined special symbol is displayed in a variable manner. A special symbol lottery means (special symbol processing in step S1040) for confirming and displaying the lottery result of the special symbol as to whether it is out of place, and a special jackpot on the special symbol display device by the special symbol lottery means Special game generating means for generating a special game advantageous to the player when the pattern is confirmed and displayed (a big winning device process in step S1050), a normal symbol display device (normal symbol display device 118), a game A normal symbol actuating device (normal symbol actuating gates 113a and 113b) provided with a ball entering detecting means (gate detection switches 530a and 530b) for detecting that a ball has entered, and the ball detecting means detects the game ball. As a result, the normal symbol lottery means (normal in step S1030) displays the lottery result of the normal symbol, which is a win or miss, by stopping the normal symbol display device after variably displaying the predetermined normal symbol. Symbol processing), and the normal symbol lottery means wins when a predetermined winning symbol is confirmed and displayed on the normal symbol display device. Control means for changing the variable winning device from the first state to the second state (electric tulip processing in step S1060), and an effect of performing an effect related to the lottery result of the variation display during the variation display of the normal symbol A gaming machine (gaming machine 100) having execution means (turning effect start command reception processing in step S2314), wherein the effect executed by the effect execution means is normally displayed by the normal symbol lottery means In addition to the winning effect that suggests that the symbol lottery result will be the winning and the offending effect that suggests that it will be out of place, it further includes at least a bonus granting effect that suggests that the player is given a predetermined privilege. A gaming machine characterized by

  Therefore, according to the gaming machine described in the invention B, even if it is a case where the hitting lottery is lost in the hitting effect, the player can be given benefits such as points and items. While enhancing the effect of production, it is possible to provide the player with unexpected gameplay. In other words, the player can feel angry at the production result of the sword production, and can have a great sense of expectation for this sword production. That is, according to the present invention, it is possible to change the effect contents of the effect related to whether or not the lottery result of the symbol in the variation display is a win for the variation display of the symbol, The game preference is improved.

  In addition, the gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment is configured such that the effect mode related to the special symbol can change even if the winning lottery is lost, depending on the effect result of the roaring effect related to the normal symbol. That is, the gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment has the following configuration as the invention C.

◆ Invention C
(6) The first starting device (the second starting winning device (electrical chew) 115, or the first starting winning device 112, the second starting winning device (electrical chew) 115) is entered based on the game ball entering. By variably displaying one symbol (the second special symbol, or the first special symbol, the second special symbol), a lottery of the first symbol is performed to determine whether to win or not, and the lottery of the first symbol A first special game generating means (a big winning device process in step S1050) for generating a predetermined first special game (probability variation 16R big hit game or big hit game) when the result is a win, and a second starting device (first Whether it is a win by variably displaying the second symbol (first special symbol or normal symbol) based on the game ball entering the start winning device 112 or the normal symbol actuating gate 113a, 113b) The 2nd lottery drawing And a second special game generating means for generating a predetermined second special game (probability variation 2R big hit game or win game) when the lottery result of the second symbol is a win (the big winning device processing in step S1050, or , The electric tulip process in step S1060) and the effect execution means for executing the effect related to the lottery result of the change display during the change display of the second symbol (the change effect selection process in step S2340 or the turn of step S2314) In accordance with the effect start command reception process, the change effect selection process in step S2340), the image display device (main display device 131), and the first symbol change display, a predetermined effect design is displayed on the image display device in a variable manner. Production symbol display control means for producing an effect of displaying the lottery result of the first symbol by stopping (the variation effect of step S2340) Selection effect) and the effect symbol display control means by the effect symbol display control means to execute the display of the effect symbol with a predetermined effect content, so that the effect effect is set from a plurality of effect modes with different effect contents. A gaming machine (game machine 100) provided with mode setting means (effect mode change processing in step S3920), wherein the first special game generated by the first special game generating means is the second special game. It is set so that the probability that it becomes advantageous or advantageous for the player is higher than the second special game generated by the generating means, and the effect mode setting means is an effect set at a predetermined timing. Production mode switching means for switching the mode to another production mode (steps S4040, S4041, and S4900 of production mode change processing) is further provided, The effect executed by the line means is in addition to the hit effect that suggests that the lottery result of the second symbol is the hit and the off-effect that suggests that the lottery is lost. A gaming machine comprising at least an effect mode switching effect that suggests switching the effect mode to another effect mode by executing steps S4041 and S4900 of the process.

  (7) The special symbol display device (the first special symbol display device 120, the second special symbol display device 122) and the game ball can be changed from the first state where it is difficult to win to the second state where it is easy to win, A variable winning device (second winning winning device detecting switch 515) for detecting that a ball has been won is provided, and a predetermined number of winning balls are paid out when the winning of the game ball is detected by the winning ball detecting device. When the second starting winning device (electrical chew) 115) and the winning ball detecting means detect a game ball, the special symbol display device is stopped after a predetermined special symbol is displayed in a variable manner. A special symbol lottery means (special symbol processing in step S1040) for confirming and displaying the lottery result of the special symbol as to whether it is out of place, and a special jackpot on the special symbol display device by the special symbol lottery means Special game generating means for generating a special game advantageous to the player when the pattern is confirmed and displayed (large winning device processing in step S1050), the image display device (main display device 131), and the special symbol In accordance with the variation display of the special symbol by the lottery means, the effect symbol display control means for performing the effect of displaying the lottery result of the special symbol by causing the image display device to stop after the variable presentation of the predetermined effect symbol (variation of step S2340) In order to execute the effect selection process) and the effect symbol display control means by the effect symbol display control means with predetermined effect contents, an effect of setting a predetermined effect mode from a plurality of effect modes having different effect contents. Mode setting means (effect mode change processing in step S3920) and normal symbol display device (normal symbol display device 1) 8), a normal symbol actuating device (normal symbol actuating gates 113a and 113b) having a ball detecting means (gate detecting switches 530a and 530b) for detecting that a game ball has entered, and the ball detecting means A normal symbol lottery means for confirming and displaying a lottery result of a normal symbol whether it is a hit or miss by stopping a predetermined normal symbol after variably displaying on the normal symbol display device when a game ball is detected (Ordinary symbol processing in step S1030) and when the predetermined symbol is confirmed and displayed on the normal symbol display device by the normal symbol lottery means, the winning is determined, and the variable winning device is changed from the first state to the second state. Control means (electric tulip processing of step S1060) to change to, and during the normal symbol variation display, the effect related to the variation display lottery results An effect executing means (turning effect start command receiving process in step S2314), wherein the effect mode setting means switches the effect mode set at a predetermined timing to another effect mode. A mode switching means (steps S4040, S4041, and S4900 of the effect mode change process) is provided, and the effect executed by the effect executing means is the normal symbol lottery result determined and displayed by the normal symbol lottery means. In addition to the hit effect that suggests that the effect is lost, the effect mode switching means (steps S4041 and S4900 of the effect mode change process) is further executed to change the effect mode to another effect mode. A game characterized by including at least an effect mode switching effect that suggests switching Machine.

  Therefore, according to the gaming machine described in the invention C, even if the hitting lottery is lost in the roaring effect, the effect mode related to the special symbol can be changed. It is possible to increase the game performance and provide the player with unexpected game play. In other words, the player has a great expectation for the winning lottery (normal symbol lottery) where the roaring effect is performed and the big winning lottery (special symbol lottery) performed in the effect mode changed according to the effect result of the roaring effect. be able to. That is, according to the present invention, it is possible to change the effect contents of the effect related to whether or not the lottery result of the symbol in the variation display is a win for the variation display of the symbol, The game preference is improved.

  In addition, in the gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment, a special symbol hold memory is generated, and the pre-determined result of the hold memory is a big hit, and even if the reach is out of reach, the special symbol hold pre-reading effect is performed. Instead, it is configured such that a normal symbol pre-reading effect is executed instead. That is, the gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment has the following configuration as the invention D.

◆ Invention D
(8) The first starting device (second starting winning device (electrical chew) 115, or first starting winning device 112, second starting winning device (electrical chew) 115) is entered based on the number of game balls entered. By variably displaying one symbol (the second special symbol, or the first special symbol, the second special symbol), a lottery of the first symbol is performed to determine whether to win or not, and the lottery of the first symbol A first special game generating means (a big winning device process in step S1050) for generating a predetermined first special game (probability variation 16R big hit game or big hit game) when the result is a win, and a second starting device (first Whether it is a win by variably displaying the second symbol (first special symbol or normal symbol) based on the game ball entering the start winning device 112 or the normal symbol actuating gate 113a, 113b) The 2nd lottery drawing And a second special game generating means for generating a predetermined second special game (probability variation 2R big hit game or win game) when the lottery result of the second symbol is a win (the big winning device processing in step S1050, or , When the entry of a game ball into the first starting device is detected during the display of the variation of the first symbol, the first game ball is set as the holding ball. First symbol holding storage means for holding a symbol lottery and storing the number of balls to be held (S1124, S1126 for start winning device detection switch processing, or S1104, S1106, S1124, S1126 for start winning device detection switch processing); , First symbol hold image display means for displaying the number of reserved balls stored in the first symbol hold storage means (start winning hold pre-reading effect drawing in step S2510) Processing), and when a game ball entering the second starting device is detected during the variation display of the second symbol, the lottery of the second symbol is suspended with the entered game ball as a holding ball. , The second symbol hold storage means (S1104, S1106 of the start winning device detection switch processing or S1220, S1230 of the gate detection switch processing) for storing the number of held balls, and stored in the second symbol hold storage means A gaming machine (gaming machine 100) provided with second symbol on-hold image display means for displaying the number of reserved balls (start winning-holding pre-reading effect lottery process in step S2510, or gate pass holding pre-reading effect lottery process in S2530). The first special game generated by the first special game generating means is more for the player than the second special game generated by the second special game generating means. A first symbol pre-determination that preliminarily pre-determines a lottery result of the first symbol with respect to the holding ball stored in the first symbol holding storage means, which is set to be advantageous or has a high probability of becoming advantageous. Means (S1128 for start winning device detection switch processing or S1108 and S1128 for start winning device detection switch processing), and the second symbol hold image display means holds the hold stored in the second symbol hold storage means The number of balls is displayed on a predetermined display device (main display device 131 or sub display device 139) as a hold image in a predetermined display mode, and is displayed on the display device by the second symbol hold image display means. The reserved image of the aspect can be changed to a reserved image different from the predetermined display mode based on the determination result of the preliminary determination by the first symbol preliminary determination means. .

  (9) A normal symbol lottery of whether or not to win is performed by variably displaying the normal symbol based on the game ball entering the operating device (normal symbol operating gate 113a, 113b), and the lottery result of the normal symbol Game to hit game generating means (electric tulip processing in step S1060) for generating a predetermined hit game when winning, and a starter (first start winning device 112, second start winning device (electric Chu) 115) A special symbol (first special symbol, second special symbol) is variably displayed based on the incoming ball, and a special symbol of whether or not a big hit is drawn. When the lottery result of the special symbol is a big hit, A big hit game generating means for generating a predetermined big hit game that is more advantageous to the player than the winning game (a big winning device process in step S1050), and to the operating device during the normal symbol variation display. When a game ball is detected, a normal symbol storage means (S1220 in the gate detection switch process) that holds the lottery of the normal symbol with the entered game ball as a hold ball and stores the number of the held balls. S1230), normal symbol hold image display means for displaying the number of held balls stored in the normal symbol hold storage means (gate passing hold pre-reading effect lottery process in S2530), and the starting device during the variable symbol change display Special symbol storage means (start winning device detection switch for holding the lottery of the special symbol with the entered game ball as a holding ball, and storing the number of held balls when a game ball entering the ball is detected Processing S1104, S1106, S1124, S1126) and special symbol hold image display means for displaying the number of reserved balls stored in the special symbol hold storage means (step S) 510 (starter winning reservation pre-reading effect lottery process), and a special symbol lottery result is pre-read with respect to the holding ball stored in the special symbol holding storage means in advance. Special symbol predetermining means for determining (S1108 and S1128 of start winning device detection switch processing), and the normal symbol hold image display means displays the number of held balls stored in the normal symbol hold storage means in a predetermined display mode. The reserved image of the predetermined display mode displayed on the predetermined display device (sub display device 139) as a reserved image and displayed on the display device by the normal symbol reserved image display means is determined in advance by the special symbol prior determining means. A gaming machine that can change to a hold image different from the predetermined display mode based on a determination result.

  Therefore, according to the gaming machine described in the invention D, the player holds the game ball in the start winning devices 112 and 115, but the held image of the normal symbol changes, which is extremely different from the normal hold. By experiencing pre-reading, you can face a game with great expectations while feeling a little confused. At the same time, it is possible to make the change of the reserved image of the normal symbol stand out. In other words, according to the present invention, it is possible to change the contents of the effect of the pre-reading effect of the hold, when the right of the lottery of the predetermined symbol is put on hold, and as a result, the game preference is improved. To do.

  It should be understood that the terms used in this specification are used in the meaning normally used in the art unless otherwise specified. Thus, unless defined otherwise, all technical and technical terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention belongs. In case of conflict, the present specification, including definitions, will control.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 100 ... Game machine 103 ... Launch handle apparatus (launch apparatus)
106 ... Game area 107 ... Operating handle 113a, 113b ... Normal symbol operating gate (normal symbol operating device)
115 ... Second start winning device (electric Chu, variable winning device)
118 ... Normal symbol display device (ordinary symbol display device)
120 ... 1st special symbol display device (special symbol display device)
122 ... 2nd special symbol display device (special symbol display device)
139 ... Sub display device (display device)
515 ... Second start winning device detection switch (winning ball detecting means)
530a, 530b ... Gate detection switch (entrance detection means)

Claims (1)

A special symbol display device;
The game ball can be changed from a first state in which a game ball is difficult to win to a second state in which a game ball is easy to win. A variable winning device that, when detected, pays out a predetermined number of prize balls;
When the winning ball detection means detects a game ball, the special symbol display device variably displays a predetermined special symbol on the special symbol display device and then stops, thereby confirming the lottery result of the special symbol whether it is a big hit or not Special symbol lottery means to be displayed;
A special game generating means for generating a special game advantageous for a player, when a special jackpot symbol is confirmed and displayed on the special symbol display device by the special symbol lottery means;
An ordinary symbol display device;
A normal symbol actuating device comprising a ball detection means for detecting that a game ball has entered,
When the entrance detection means detects a game ball, the normal symbol display device determines the normal symbol lottery result of winning or losing by stopping the normal symbol display device after variably displaying a predetermined normal symbol. Normal symbol lottery means to be displayed,
A game comprising: control means for making a win when a predetermined winning symbol is confirmed and displayed on the normal symbol display device by the normal symbol lottery means, and changing the variable winning device from the first state to the second state. Machine,
A normal symbol holding means for holding a lottery of the normal symbol as a holding ball when the incoming of a game ball to the normal symbol operating device is detected during the normal symbol variation display ;
And ordinary symbol reservation storing means for storing a hold counts which are held by the common symbol reservation means,
Normal symbol hold image display means for displaying the number of reserved balls stored in the normal symbol hold storage means on a predetermined display device;
A normal symbol in advance judging means for pre-determined pre-read lottery result of the normal symbol before the variable display of the pending is started for the normal symbol coercive Tomete stage by shelved pending sphere,
Based on the result of prior determination by the normal symbol prior determination means, the pre-reading notice effect relating to the fixed display of the predetermined winning symbol in the normal symbol lottery is performed at least before the start of the variable display of the hold. Normal symbol pre-reading notice production means to be displayed on the display device ,
A special symbol that holds a lottery of the special symbol by the special symbol lottery means when the winning of the game ball is detected by the winning ball detection means during the display of the variation of the special symbol, and stores the number of reserves up to the maximum set number A holding storage means,
The normal symbol pre-reading notice effect executing means can execute the pre-reading notice effect when the number of reservations stored in the special symbol reservation storage means exceeds a predetermined number .

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