JP6732306B2 - Amusement machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine that executes a special game in accordance with a result of determination as to whether or not to execute a special game.

For example, in a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, it is determined whether or not to execute a special game advantageous to the player, and when it is determined to execute the special game, a plurality of round games for opening and closing the special winning opening are performed. It is executed, and a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out each time a game ball is won in the special winning opening. Some gaming machines of this type execute a round number suggesting effect that suggests the number of rounds, which is the number of round games to be executed during the special game in the opening period of the special game (for example, See Patent Document 1).

JP, 2017-77265, A

By the way, a game played on a conventional gaming machine is not necessarily highly entertaining, and there is room for improvement in terms of improving the interest.

Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of executing a game with high interest.

The gaming machine of the first invention for solving the above-mentioned problems,
Determination means for determining whether or not to execute a special game advantageous to the player,
Special game execution means capable of executing the special game including a round game in which a player can obtain a game medium based on the determination result of the determination means,
And a production control means for controlling execution of production,
The special game execution means,
As the special game, it is possible to execute a first special game including the first round of the round game and a second special game including the second round of games that is more than the first number of times.
The effect control means,
During the execution of the first special game, a first number of round images corresponding to the number of the remaining round games corresponding to the remaining round games performed by the end of the first special game are displayed. First display control to
During the execution of the second special game, a second number of round images corresponding to the number of the remaining round games corresponding to the remaining round games to be executed by the end of the second special game are displayed. Second display control to
During execution of the second special game, the same number of round images as the first number corresponding to the first round game, which is a part of the remaining round game until the second special game is finished, are displayed. However, after a predetermined number of round games have been played, a third number of round images, which is the same number as the number of second round games that are the remaining round games to be played until the end of the second special game being executed. And a third display control for displaying the same number of round images as the first number,
During the execution of the second special game, when the same number of round images as the first number are displayed, the first obtainable total number which is the total number of game media obtainable by the player in the first round game is set. When the same number of round images as the first number and the third number of round images are displayed together, the player can obtain a game in both the first round game and the second round game. Ri executable der and a fourth display control to display the second obtainable total is the total number of media,
It is possible to execute a predetermined trigger effect during execution of the second special game,
During execution of the opportunity effect, the same number of round images as the first number displayed before the initiation of the opportunity effect and the first total acquirable number are not displayed, and the end of the opportunity effect is used as a trigger. the first number and the same number of rounds image, the third number of rounds images, and those characterized that you start displaying the second attainable total.

According to the present invention, it is possible to execute a highly entertaining game.

Front view of gaming machine 1 Front view of game board 2 Enlarged view of the main display 40 in FIG. Explanatory drawing for explaining opening/closing control of the small winning opening 28 and the V winning opening 287. Block diagram showing a configuration example of a control device provided in the gaming machine 1 Explanatory drawing for explaining the flow of the game in the gaming machine 1. Explanatory drawing for explaining various tables stored in the main ROM 82 and used for special symbol determination Explanatory drawing for explaining the flow of the effect performed when the game ball wins V during the small hit game Screen diagram showing a specific example of the effect that is performed when "4R working hours 3 times small hit" is won (Part 1) The screen figure which shows the concrete example of the production which is done when it is elected in “4R time reduction 3 times small hit” (the 2) Screen diagram showing a first specific example of the effect performed when "10R hour reduction 3 times small hit" is won The screen figure which shows the 2nd concrete example of the production which is done when it is elected in the “10R time reduction 3 times small hit” (the 1) The screen figure which shows the 2nd concrete example of the production which is done when it is elected in “10R hour reduction 3 times small hit” (the 2) Flowchart illustrating an interrupt process executed in the main control board 80 Detailed flowchart of the sensor detection process in step S2 of FIG. Detailed flowchart of the special symbol processing in step S3 of FIG. Detailed flowchart of the jackpot determination process in step S308 of FIG. A detailed flowchart of the variation pattern selection process in step S309 of FIG. Detailed flowchart of the special figure stop processing in step S317 of FIG. Detailed flowchart of the small winning opening opening/closing control process in step S6 of FIG. 14 (No. 1) Detailed flowchart of the small winning opening opening/closing control process in step S6 of FIG. 14 (Part 2) Detailed flowchart of the special winning opening/closing control process in step S7 of FIG. 14 (No. 1) Detailed flowchart of the special winning opening opening/closing control process in step S7 of FIG. 14 (Part 2) Detailed flowchart of the special winning opening opening/closing control process in step S7 of FIG. 14 (Part 3) Detailed flowchart of the prize ball process in step S8 of FIG. Flowchart illustrating interrupt processing executed in the sub-control board 90 A detailed flowchart of the command reception process in step S10 of FIG. Detailed flowchart of the fluctuation start command reception process in step S16 of FIG. Detailed flowchart of the variable effect pattern setting process in step S163 of FIG. Detailed flowchart of the jackpot game start command reception processing in step S29 of FIG. Explanatory drawing for explaining a stop effect type selection table A detailed flowchart of the operation acceptance process in step S40 of FIG. Detailed flowchart of the round game start command reception processing in step S31 of FIG. Flowchart illustrating interrupt processing executed in the image and sound control board 100 Detailed flowchart of the image display control process in step S91 of FIG.

Hereinafter, a pachinko gaming machine 1 (hereinafter abbreviated as "gaming machine 1") according to an embodiment of a gaming machine of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings as appropriate. In addition, in the present embodiment, a case where the gaming machine 1 is configured as a so-called 1 type/2 type mixed type pachinko gaming machine will be described as an example.

[Example of configuration of gaming machine 1]
First, a configuration example of the gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. Here, FIG. 1 is a front view of the game machine 1, and FIG. 2 is a front view of the game board 2. As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the gaming machine 1 includes a gaming machine frame 30 and a gaming board 2 mounted in the gaming machine frame 30. The gaming machine frame 30 has a front frame 31 having a decorative surface, a main body frame for mounting the gaming board 2 and the like, and an outer frame for fixing the gaming machine 1 to the island facility of the hall. There is. The front frame 31 supports a glass plate arranged in parallel with the game board 2 at a predetermined interval, and the glass plate and the game board 2 form a game area 3 in which a game ball can flow down. ing.

Further, as shown in FIG. 1, in the front frame 31, a firing handle 32 for firing a game ball, an upper plate 33 for storing a game ball supplied to a launcher (not shown), and an upper plate A lower plate 34 for storing game balls that cannot be stored in 33 is provided. When the player grips the firing handle 32 and rotates it clockwise, the game balls stored in the upper plate 33 are guided to the launching device, and are launched with a launching intensity according to the rotation angle of the launching handle 32. The game ball that has been launched is guided to the upper position of the game area 3 after moving along the rail member 4 located on the left side of the game area 3, and comes into contact with a game nail, a windmill, or the like provided in the game area 3. This causes the game area 3 to flow down along the game board 2 while changing its moving direction.

A ball return prevention piece 6 is provided at the end of the rail member 4, and the ball return prevention piece 6 prevents the game ball once entering the game area 3 from returning to the launcher side. Further, a stop button is provided at a position close to the firing handle 32, and the player operates the stop button to temporarily launch the game ball without returning the firing handle 32 to the initial posture. It can be stopped.

When the player performs a "left hit" in which the firing handle 32 is rotated by a small rotation angle, the game ball is launched with a relatively weak launch strength, and the game ball flows down the left game area 3L. On the other hand, when the player performs "right hitting" by rotating the launch handle 32 by a large rotation angle, the game ball is launched with a relatively high launch strength, and the game ball is positioned above and to the right of the center ornament 10. After moving along the rail member 4, the right game area 3R flows down.

A first starting opening 21, a second starting opening 22, an opening/closing member 23, and three general winning openings 24 are provided on the passage path of the game ball in the left game area 3L as a winning/determining character. See FIG. 2). In addition, in the passage path of the game ball in the right game area 3R, as a winning or determination related feature, the second starting opening 22, the opening/closing member 23, one general winning opening 24, the gate 25, the big winning opening 26, An opening/closing member 27, a small winning opening 28, and an opening/closing member 29 are provided (see FIG. 2).

The game ball launched from the launching device flows down the game area 3 along the game board 2 in the process of the first starting opening 21, the second starting opening 22, the general winning opening 24, the large winning opening 26, and the small winning opening. There may be a case in which one of the mouths 28 wins. In this case, a predetermined number of prize balls corresponding to the winning portion are paid out to the upper plate 33 or the lower plate 34. For example, four prize balls are paid out each time one game ball wins the first starting opening 21, and one prize ball is paid every one game ball winning the second starting opening 22. It is paid out, and three prize balls are paid out every time one game ball is won in the general winning opening 24. In addition, 10 prize balls are paid out each time one game ball is won in the big winning opening 26, and 10 prize balls are paid out each time one game ball is won in the small winning opening 28. .. The game balls that have not won any prize are discharged from the game area 3 through the discharge port formed at the lower end of the game board 2.

A center ornament 10 is provided in the opening formed in the center of the game board 2. This center decoration 10 is configured to have a stage portion 11 having a game ball rolling surface on which a game ball can roll, and a warp portion 12 having a warp entrance and a warp exit as both ends. The game ball flowing down the left game area 3L may enter the warp section 12 from the warp entrance, and this game ball is discharged from the warp exit and guided to the stage section 11. A guide groove for dropping the game ball rolling on the stage portion 11 toward the first starting opening 21 is formed at the center position of the stage portion 11 on the left and right. Therefore, the game ball guided to the stage unit 11 via the warp unit 12 wins in the first starting opening 21 as compared with the game ball flowing down the left game area 3L without passing through the warp unit 12. easy.

The first starting port 21 is a starting region that is always open. In the gaming machine 1, when the game ball left-handed by the player passes through the first starting opening 21 and wins a prize, it is determined whether or not it is a big hit (so-called one kind). When this determination is made, in a first special symbol display unit 41 (see FIG. 3) described later, the symbols are variably displayed for a predetermined time, and then the symbols showing the determination result are stopped and displayed. Here, when the "big hit symbol" for notifying the big hit is stopped and displayed, a big hit game is executed in which a long opening round game is performed a plurality of times to open the big winning opening 26 for a long time.

The second starting port 22 is a starting region that is normally closed when the opening/closing member 23 as an electric accessory is not operating and is opened when the opening/closing member 23 is operated. In the gaming machine 1, when a player hits a game ball to the right through the second starting opening 22, whether or not it is a big hit (so-called one kind) or a small hit (so-called two kinds). To be judged. When this determination is made, in a second special symbol display 42 (see FIG. 3) which will be described later, after the symbols are variably displayed for a predetermined time, the symbols indicating the determination results are stopped and displayed. Here, when the "big hit symbol" for notifying the big hit is stopped and displayed, a big hit game is executed in which a long opening round game is performed a plurality of times to open the big winning opening 26 for a long time. On the other hand, when the "small hit symbol" for small hit is stopped and displayed, the opening game that opens the small winning opening 28 is the first round game and the long opening that opens the large winning opening 26 for a long time. It is possible to execute a plurality of round games, with the round game being the second and subsequent round games.

As will be described later in detail, a V winning opening sensor 283 (see FIGS. 4 and 5) that forms a V winning opening 287 (see FIG. 4A) is provided in the internal area of the small winning opening 28. As described above, when the "small hit symbol" is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 42, the opening game for opening both the small winning opening 28 and the V winning opening sensor 283 is executed, and during this opening game. On the condition that the game ball that has entered the small winning opening 28 has passed the V winning opening sensor 283 (that is, V winning), the round game after the second round (that is, the large winning opening 26 is opened for a long time). Long open round game) is executed. Then, at the end of the jackpot game including these long open round games, the game state shifts from the “normal game state” to the “time saving game state”.

In this way, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, a series of special games composed of a small hit game and a big hit game are executed on condition that the game ball wins V during the opening game of the small hit game, After the end of this special game, the game is controlled in the "time saving game state". On the other hand, when the game ball does not pass the V winning opening sensor 283 during the open game, the round game after the second round (that is, the jackpot game) is not executed, and the game state shifts to the “time saving game state”. There is nothing to do.

In the following description, the determination executed according to the winning of the game ball to the first starting opening 21 is referred to as "first special symbol determination", and is performed according to the winning of the gaming ball to the second starting opening 22. The determination is referred to as "second special symbol determination", and these are collectively referred to as "special symbol determination".

Further, in the following description, a special game which is advantageous to the player and is composed of an open game for opening the small winning opening 28 (and the V winning opening sensor 283) is called a "small hitting game", and the large winning opening 26 is long. There is a case where a special game which is composed of a plurality of long open round games to be released and which is advantageous to the player is called a "big hit game" to distinguish them.

The special winning opening 26 is opened as a result of the first special symbol determination (or the second special symbol determination) that the "big hit symbol" for notifying that it is per type is stopped and displayed. This is the winning area. In addition, the special winning opening 26, as a determination result of the second special symbol determination, a "small hit symbol" for notifying that it is a two-type hit is stopped and displayed, and a small hit game executed correspondingly is released. It is also opened when the game ball wins V during the game.

An opening/closing member 27, which is a plate for opening and closing the special winning opening 26, is provided at the opening of the special winning opening 26 (see FIG. 2 ). The special winning opening 26 is normally closed by the opening/closing member 27. On the other hand, when the big hit symbol is stopped or displayed, or when the game ball wins during the open game, the opening/closing member 27 is activated to open the big winning opening 26 for a long time. The jackpot game is executed. During this jackpot game, the opening/closing member 27 maintains the open posture (see FIG. 2) for opening the special winning opening 26 and then returns to the closed posture for closing the special winning opening 26. The long open round game described above is performed a plurality of times. Be seen. In the present embodiment, each long-opening round game that opens the special winning opening 26, in the present embodiment, after 10 game balls are won in the big winning opening 26, or after the big winning opening 26 is opened (big winning It continues until 25 seconds elapse (without winning 10 game balls in the mouth 26). In the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, 10 prize balls are paid out each time a game ball is won in the special winning opening 26, so that the player can play 100 long balls in one long open round game (=10×). It is possible to win a prize ball of 10 counts. In this way, during the jackpot game, a long open round game in which the player can obtain a large amount of award balls is performed, so that the player can hit the jackpot during the jackpot game to win the jackpot game. You can get more prize balls than when not done.

It should be noted that the same big hit game is executed even when the game ball wins V during the open game related to the small hit game, but if the game ball does not win V during this open game, the small hit game The jackpot game that follows is never started.

The small winning opening 28 is a special winning area that is opened in response to the stop display of the "small winning symbol" for notifying that it is a two-type hit as the determination result of the second special symbol determination. An opening/closing member 29 (see FIGS. 2 and 4) that is a blade member that opens and closes the small winning opening 28 is provided at the opening of the small winning opening 28. The small winning opening 28 is normally closed by the opening/closing member 29. On the other hand, when a predetermined small hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 42, the small hit game in which the opening/closing member 29 is operated to open the small winning opening 28 is executed. During this small hit game, a short opening operation in which the opening/closing member 29 maintains the open posture (see FIG. 2) for opening the small winning opening 28 for 0.5 seconds and then returns to the closed posture for closing the small winning opening 28 is 12 Repeated times.

For convenience of explanation, in FIG. 2, when the effect symbol is variably displayed on the display screen 70 of the image display device 7, the opening/closing member 27 is in the open position to open the special winning opening 26, and the opening/closing member 28 is opened. Although the open position in which the small winning opening 28 is opened is illustrated, in reality, the opening/closing members 27 and 29 are not in the open position during the variation display of the effect symbol. In addition, since the small winning opening 28 is used for the opening game of the small hitting game and the large winning opening 26 is used for the long opening round game of the big hitting game, in fact, the small winning prize is exemplified as shown in FIG. Both the mouth 28 and the special winning opening 26 are not opened at the same time.

An opening/closing member 23 (see FIG. 2) is arranged close to the second starting port 22. The opening/closing member 23 can change its posture between a closed posture in which the opening/closing member 23 closes the second starting port 22 and an open posture (see FIG. 2) in which the second starting port 22 is opened.

The second starting port 22 is normally closed by an opening/closing member 23. On the other hand, when the game ball hit by the player to the right passes through the gate 25, it is determined whether or not to open the second starting opening 22, although the prize ball is not paid out. Here, when it is determined that the second starting opening 22 is to be opened, the opening/closing member 23 maintains the open posture for a predetermined time and then returns to the closed posture for a predetermined number of times. In this way, the second starting opening 22 is in a state in which the game ball does not easily pass when the opening/closing member 23 is not operating, whereas the state in which the game ball easily passes by operating the opening/closing member 23 Become.

In the following description, the determination executed on the condition that the game ball passes through the gate 25 will be referred to as "normal symbol determination".

The general winning opening 24 is always opened like the first starting opening 21, and is a winning opening in which a predetermined number (three in this embodiment) of winning balls are paid out by winning a game ball. However, unlike the first starting opening 21 and the like, the determination is not made even if a game ball wins the general winning opening 24.

[Configuration Example of Main Display 40]
FIG. 3 is an enlarged view of the main display 40 in FIG. As illustrated in FIG. 3, the main display 40 is a first special symbol display 41, a second special symbol display 42, an ordinary symbol display 43, a first special symbol reservation display 44, a second special symbol. It is configured to have a hold indicator 45, a universal figure hold indicator 46, a round indicator 47, a game state indicator 48, a launch direction indicator 49, and the like.

The first special symbol display 41 is configured with eight LEDs indicated by "i-p", and when the first special symbol determination is performed, the symbols are variably displayed and then the first special symbol. The determination result of the first special symbol determination is notified by stopping and displaying the symbol indicating the determination result of the determination. Specifically, for example, a variable display of symbols is performed by sequentially lighting the above eight LEDs, and each LED is set for a predetermined fixed time (for example, 0.5 in a combination according to the determination result of the first special symbol determination). The symbol is stopped and displayed by turning on the light. On the first special symbol display 41, as a symbol for notifying the determination result of the first special symbol determination, a jackpot symbol for notifying one type or a lost symbol is stopped and displayed.

The second special symbol display 42 is configured with eight LEDs indicated by "a to h", and when the second special symbol determination is performed, the second special symbol is displayed after the symbols are variably displayed. The determination result of the second special symbol determination is notified by stopping and displaying the symbol indicating the determination result of the determination. Specifically, for example, the symbols are displayed in a variable manner by sequentially turning on the eight LEDs, and each LED is used for a predetermined settling time (for example, 0.5 in a combination according to the determination result of the second special symbol determination). The symbol is stopped and displayed by turning on the light. In this second special symbol display 42, as a symbol for notifying the determination result of the second special symbol determination, a big hit symbol for notifying one kind per hit, a small hit symbol for notifying per kind, or a lost symbol stop display To be done.

The normal symbol display 43 is configured to have two LEDs indicated by "s to t", and when the normal symbol determination is performed, the symbols are variably displayed and then the determination result of the normal symbol determination is shown. The judgment result of the normal symbol judgment is notified by stopping and displaying the symbol. Specifically, for example, a variable display of symbols is performed by alternately lighting the above two LEDs, and each LED is kept for a predetermined time (for example, 0.5 seconds) in a lighting mode according to the determination result of the ordinary symbol determination. The symbol is stopped and displayed by turning it on. Here, when the winning symbol is stopped and displayed, an auxiliary game for opening the second starting opening 22 by operating the opening/closing member 23 in an opening pattern according to the current game state is performed.

In the following description, the symbols displayed on the first special symbol display 41 and the second special symbol display 42 are called "special symbols", and the symbols displayed on the normal symbol display 43 are "normal symbols". Shall be called. Also, the special symbol displayed on the first special symbol display 41 is called "first special symbol", the special symbol displayed on the second special symbol display 42 is called "second special symbol", and both are called. May be distinguished.

The 1st special figure reservation indicator 44 is constituted by having two LEDs shown by "uv", and displays the number of reservations of the 1st special symbol judgment by the lighting mode of these LEDs. The 2nd special figure reservation indicator 45 is constituted by having 2 LEDs shown by "wx", and displays the number of reservations of the 2nd special symbol judgment by the lighting mode of these LEDs. In addition, in the present embodiment, the upper limits of these numbers of reservations are all set to "4". The ordinary figure holding indicator 46 is configured to have two LEDs indicated by "q to r", and displays the number of holdings of the normal symbol determination by the lighting mode of these LEDs.

The round display device 47 is a jackpot game that is executed according to the jackpot corresponding to the jackpot symbol, as the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol indicator 41 or the second special symbol indicator 42. The number of rounds indicating how many rounds the game is executed is displayed. Further, the total number of rounds of the small hit game and the big hit game, which are executed in response to the small hit symbol being stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 42, are displayed. In the present embodiment, the round indicator 47 is configured to have an LED for 4R, an LED for 6R, an LED for 8R, and an LED for 10R, and one of these LEDs should be turned on. Informs the number of rounds.

In the present embodiment, the round indicator 47 displays the total number of rounds of these special games when the big hit game is executed in response to the small hit game and the V winning of the game ball during the small hit game. A case will be described as an example. On the other hand, for example, at a timing when a game ball wins a V during a small hit game, or immediately after that, the number of rounds of a long open round game (that is, an open game The round indicator 47 may display the number of rounds except one).

The gaming state indicator 48 is configured to have three LEDs indicated by "a1 to a3", and displays the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 by the lighting mode of these LEDs. The firing direction indicator 49 is configured to have two LEDs indicated by "y to z", and displays the firing direction of the game ball by the lighting mode of these LEDs. That is, it is displayed whether the left-handed stroke should be performed or the right-handed stroke should be performed.

[Example of Configuration of Rendering Means Provided in Gaming Machine 1]
As illustrated in FIGS. 1 and 2, the game board 2 and the front frame 31 are provided with various effects such as a decorative member 13, a movable decorative member 14, a frame lamp 37, a speaker 38, and an effect display 125. An effect first special figure reservation display device 126, an effect second special figure reservation display device 127, etc. are provided. An image display device 7 is provided behind the game board 2.

The decorative member 13 has a built-in panel lamp 5 (see FIG. 5) having a plurality of LEDs, and changes the lighting or blinking pattern of each LED or the emission color of each LED. By doing, various effects by light are performed.

The movable decoration member 14 is arranged in front of the image display device 7 and behind the decoration member 13. The movable decoration member 14 has a plurality of LEDs built therein, and the movable decoration member 14 produces a predetermined effect by the movement of the movable decoration member 14 and/or light. In the present embodiment, a predetermined space in which the movable decorative member 14 can operate is provided between the game board 2 and the display screen 70 of the image display device 7, and the movable decorative member 14 extends along the display screen 70. It is configured to move up and down. The movable decorative member 14 is usually placed at an initial position (see FIG. 2) in which most of the movable decorative member 14 is hidden behind the decorative member 13 and only the lower end portion of the movable decorative member 14 is visible. On the other hand, the movable decoration member 14 has a predetermined light emission pattern when a notice effect having a relatively high jackpot reliability is executed using the image display device 7 or the speaker 38, or when the jackpot is notified. It emits light and falls to an operating position that covers most of the display screen 70.

The frame lamp 37 is configured to have a plurality of LEDs incorporated in various parts of the front frame 31, and it is possible to change the lighting or blinking pattern of each LED or change the emission color of each LED. Depending on the light, various effects are performed.

The image display device 7 is a liquid crystal display device that displays an effect image on its display screen 70, and the player can visually recognize the display screen 70 through an opening formed in the center of the game board 2. On this display screen 70, the effect image for notifying the determination result of the special symbol determination, the character or the item, the reserved image displayed in the same number as the number reserved for the first special symbol determination (or the second special symbol determination) (holding) An effect image including various display objects such as an icon) and a variation suggestion image (the icon) that suggests that the special symbol is being varied is displayed. The image display device 7 is not limited to the liquid crystal display device as long as it can display the effect image, and may be another image display device such as an EL display device.

The speaker 38 outputs a production sound such as a music piece, a voice, or a sound effect so as to be synchronized with the display production performed on the display screen 70, or asynchronously, and produces a production by sound.

The effect indicator 125 is configured to have two LEDs, and variably displays the symbol along with the variable display of the special symbol and the effect symbol, and the special symbol determination along with the stop display of the special symbol and the effect symbol. The symbol for informing the determination result of is stopped and displayed. The effect display device 125 notifies the determination result of the special symbol determination by a combination of lighting and extinguishing of each LED and a lighting color.

The effect 1st special figure reservation indicator 126 is constituted by having two LEDs, and is the same as the one displayed on the 1st special figure reservation indicator 44 by the combination of lighting and extinction of each LED. 1 Display the number of special symbols held. The effect second special figure reservation indicator 127 is configured to have two LEDs, and is the same as that displayed on the second special figure reservation indicator 45 depending on the combination of lighting and extinction of each LED. 2 Display the number of reserved special symbols.

[Example of Configuration of Input Means Provided to Gaming Machine 1]
As illustrated in FIG. 1, the front frame 31 is provided with a first effect button 35 and a second effect button 36 as input means that can be input by the player. The first effect button 35 is a push button for inputting operation information when the player presses it. The second effect button 36 is a push button for the player to input operation information by holding the grip portion of the second effect button 36 and pressing the second effect button 36. In the gaming machine 1, an effect corresponding to the operation of the first effect button 35 or the second effect button 36 may be performed.

The configuration of the input unit is not limited to that illustrated in the present embodiment, and may be another configuration. That is, for example, in the present embodiment, the case where the gaming machine 1 includes two input means will be described, but the number of input means may be one or three or more. Further, the input means is not limited to the push button, and a touch panel capable of detecting the touch operation of the player, for example, an optical sensor capable of detecting the hand of the player held over the display screen 70, a position which is moved forward, backward, left and right. Other input means such as a joystick for designating a direction and an operation means that can be grasped by the player to change the posture may be used.

[Opening/closing control of the small winning opening 28 and the V winning opening 287]
FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram for explaining opening/closing control of the small winning opening 28 and the V winning opening 287. An opening/closing member 29 that opens and closes the small winning opening 28 is provided at the opening of the small winning opening 28 (see FIGS. 2 and 4A). As illustrated in FIGS. 4A to 4C, a small winning opening sensor 281, a V winning opening sensor 283, a discharge opening sensor 284, a slide member 285 and the like are provided inside the small winning opening 28. Has been.

The small winning opening sensor 281 detects a game ball that has entered the small winning opening 28, and in this embodiment, 10 prize balls are paid out every time the game ball passes through the small winning opening sensor 281. The V winning opening sensor 283 detects passage of a game ball to the V winning opening 287 divided by the V winning opening sensor 283. The outlet sensor 284 detects passage of a game ball to the outlet defined by the outlet sensor 284. The slide member 285 guides the game ball that has passed through the small winning port sensor 281 to the V winning port sensor 283 or the outlet sensor 284, and is configured to be slidable in the left-right direction in FIG. 4A and 4B exemplify a state (open state) in which the slide member 285 is arranged at the left position for opening the V winning opening sensor 283 (that is, the V winning opening 287), and FIG. In C), a state (closed state) in which the slide member 285 is arranged at the right position for closing the V winning opening sensor 283 (that is, the V winning opening 287) is illustrated.

The small winning port 28 is normally closed by an opening/closing member 29 (FIG. 4(A): closed state). On the other hand, when the "small hit symbol" is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 42, the opening game of the small hit game is executed. During this opening game, for example, a short opening operation in which the opening/closing member 29 opens the small winning opening 28 for 0.5 seconds and then closes it, and 15 seconds elapse after the first opening of the small winning opening 28 is started. Up to 12 times at predetermined time intervals. However, when the number of game balls that have passed the small winning opening sensor 281 during the opening game reaches a predetermined number (“10” in the present embodiment), 15 seconds have not elapsed from the start of opening the small winning opening 28. However, the opening and closing game ends halfway.

Thus, during the open game, the small winning opening 28 is opened in a predetermined opening pattern, and each time the game ball is won in the small winning opening 28 (that is, the passage of the game ball is detected by the small winning opening sensor 281). 10 prize balls will be paid out. Therefore, the player can obtain more prize balls by hitting the right hand during the open game, as compared to when the small hit game is not played. In this embodiment, 10 prize balls are paid out each time a game ball is won in the small winning opening 28, and 10 game balls can be won in the small winning opening 28 during the open game. Since it is possible, the player can obtain 100 (=10×10 count) prize balls in one open game.

When the opening game is not played, the small winning opening 28 is closed by the opening/closing member 29, the outlet sensor 284 is closed by the slide member 285, and the V winning opening sensor 283 is open (see FIG. 4(A)). ). On the other hand, when the opening game is started, the short opening operation of the opening/closing member 29 is repeatedly executed at predetermined time intervals, and the small winning opening 28 is intermittently opened. In the state where the small winning opening 28 is opened, as illustrated in FIG. 4B, the game ball that has entered the small winning opening 28 passes through the small winning opening sensor 281, and then becomes the V winning opening sensor 283. It is guided and easily passes inside the V winning opening sensor 283, that is, the V winning opening 287. In this way, if even one game ball passes through the inside of the V winning opening sensor 283, it becomes a V winning, and the round game after the second round (long opening round game) for opening the big winning opening 26 for a long time is started. ..

In addition, during the open game of the small hit game, the number of game balls that enter the small prize hole 28, that is, the number of game balls that pass through the small prize hole sensor 281, is counted, and the ninth game ball. When passes through the small winning opening sensor 281, the slide member 285 slides from the right position to the left position to close the V winning opening sensor 283 (see FIGS. 4B and 4C). Therefore, the tenth game ball that has entered the small winning opening 28 after the opening game is started is guided to the outlet sensor 284 after passing through the small winning opening sensor 281.

During the open game, it is easy to let the game ball pass through the V winning opening sensor 283, so if the player makes a right hit, a big hit game following the small hit game (long opening after the second round) It is possible to easily generate a round game).

Although not shown in the figure, the transparent member provided at a position corresponding to the area in which the small winning opening sensor 281, the V winning opening sensor 283, the outlet sensor 284, the slide member 285, etc. are included. , V winning opening sensor 283 is marked with the character "V". Therefore, the player can easily identify the position of the V winning opening sensor 283 (the position of the V winning opening 287) by looking at the character “V”.

[Configuration of control device provided in gaming machine 1]
FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing a configuration example of a control device included in the gaming machine 1.
On the back side of the game board 2, a control device that controls the operation of the game machine 1 is provided. As illustrated in FIG. 5, the control device of the gaming machine 1 is a main control board 80 that controls the progress of the game using the game balls, and a sub that totally controls the effect based on information from the main control board 80. The control board 90, an image/sound control board 100 that controls effects by images and sounds, a lamp control board 120 that controls effects by various lamps and movable members, and the like. In the present embodiment, the main control board 80 functions as a game control section that controls the progress of the game, and the sub control board 90, the image/sound control board 100, and the lamp control board 120 function as an effect control section that controls the effect. .. Note that the configuration of the control device is not limited to this, and for example, the sub control board 90, the audiovisual control board 100, and the lamp control board 120 may be configured by one board.

<Configuration Example of Main Control Board 80>
The main control board 80 includes a main CPU 81, a main ROM 82, and a main RAM 83. The main CPU 81 performs various kinds of arithmetic processing related to the determination and the number of prize balls to be paid out, based on a program stored in the main ROM 82. The main RAM 83 is used as a storage area for temporarily storing various data used when the main CPU 81 executes the above-described programs and a work area for data processing.

On the main control board 80, a first starting opening sensor 211, a second starting opening sensor 221, a gate sensor 251, a special winning opening sensor 261, a small winning opening sensor 281, a V winning opening sensor 283, a discharge opening sensor 284, a general winning opening. The mouth sensor 241, the second starting opening solenoid 222, the big winning opening solenoid 262, the small winning opening solenoid 282, and the V winning opening solenoid 286 are connected. It should be noted that the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment includes four general winning opening sensors 241 corresponding to the four general winning opening 24, but in FIG. 5, only one general winning opening sensor 241 is provided for convenience of description. It is written.

The first starting opening sensor 211 detects that a game ball has won in the first starting opening 21, and outputs the detection signal to the main control board 80. The second starting opening sensor 221 detects that a game ball has won in the second starting opening 22, and outputs the detection signal to the main control board 80. The gate sensor 251 detects the passage of the game ball to the gate 25 and outputs the detection signal to the main control board 80. The special winning opening sensor 261 detects that a game ball has won in the special winning opening 26, and outputs a detection signal to the main control board 80. The small winning opening sensor 281 detects that the game ball has won in the small winning opening 28, and outputs the detection signal to the main control board 80. The V winning opening sensor 283 detects the passage of the game ball to the V winning opening 287 and outputs the detection signal to the main control board 80. The outlet sensor 284 detects passage of the game ball to the outlet and outputs the detection signal to the main control board 80. The general winning opening sensor 241 detects that a game ball has entered the general winning opening 24 and outputs a detection signal to the main control board 80.

The second starting opening solenoid 222 is an electric solenoid connected to the opening/closing member 23 so as to be able to transmit a driving force, and operates the opening/closing member 23 based on a control signal from the main control board 80 to perform a second starting operation. The mouth 22 is opened and closed. The special winning opening solenoid 262 is an electric solenoid connected to the opening/closing member 27 so as to be able to transmit a driving force, and operates the opening/closing member 27 based on a control signal from the main control board 80. Open and close. The small winning opening solenoid 282 is an electric solenoid connected to the opening/closing member 29 so as to be able to transmit a driving force, and operates the opening/closing member 29 based on a control signal from the main control board 80, so that the small winning opening 282. Open and close. The V winning opening solenoid 286 is an electric solenoid connected to the slide member 285 (see FIG. 4) so that the driving force can be transmitted, and operates the slide member 285 based on a control signal from the main control board 80. , V winning opening 287 is opened and closed.

Although not shown in the figure, the gaming machine 1 supplies a gaming ball to the upper plate 33 or the lower plate 34 by controlling a drive motor that sends out the game ball from a ball tank provided on the back side of the game board 2. A payout control board is provided. When the detection signal from the first starting opening sensor 211, the second starting opening sensor 221, the big winning opening sensor 261, the small winning opening sensor 281, or the general winning opening sensor 241, the main CPU 81 wins a game ball. The payout control board is instructed to pay out a predetermined number of prize balls according to the spots, and the number of prize balls to be paid out is managed based on the information from the payout control board.

Further, the main CPU 81 acquires various random numbers as acquisition information at the timing when the detection signal from the first starting port sensor 211 is input, and executes the first special symbol determination using the acquired random numbers. Specifically, the various random numbers here are jackpot random numbers, jackpot pattern random numbers, reach random numbers, and fluctuation pattern random numbers.

The jackpot random number used for the first special symbol determination is a random number for determining a jackpot or loss. The jackpot symbol random number is a random number for determining the type of jackpot (the number of rounds of the jackpot game, the gaming state after the jackpot game, etc.) when it is determined that the jackpot is a jackpot. The reach random number is a random number for determining whether to perform an effect with reach or an effect without reach when it is determined that there is a loss. The variation pattern random number is a random number for determining the variation pattern of the special symbol when the special symbol (here, the first special symbol) is variably displayed.

The main CPU 81 acquires these random numbers at the timing when the game ball wins the first starting opening 21, and first, the acquired jackpot random number is a predetermined random number value stored in the main ROM 82 (winning value: FIG. In A), it is determined whether or not to execute the jackpot game, based on whether or not the random number value associated with the "jackpot" is matched. That is, it is determined whether or not it is per type. Here, when it is determined that the jackpot game is executed based on that the jackpot random number matches the winning value (is a jackpot), the jackpot symbol random number acquired together with the jackpot random number is stored in the main ROM 82. The type of jackpot is determined based on which random number value of a predetermined random number value (compared with the jackpot symbol random number) matches. The types of jackpots will be described later in detail with reference to FIG.

On the other hand, when the main CPU 81 determines not to execute the jackpot game based on the obtained jackpot random number not matching the winning value, the reach random number obtained together with the jackpot random number is stored in the main ROM 82. Based on whether or not there is a predetermined random number value (compared with the reach random number), it is determined whether the production with reach or the production without reach is performed. Further, the main CPU 81 determines the variation pattern of the first special symbol when variably displaying the first special symbol, based on the variation pattern random number acquired together with the jackpot random number, regardless of whether or not it is a jackpot. .. As a result, the variation time of the first special symbol is determined.

When the main CPU 81 determines to execute the jackpot game and determines the type of jackpot, by controlling the opening and closing of the jackpot 26 via the jackpot solenoid 262 according to the jackpot type, The jackpot game according to the type is executed.

On the other hand, the main CPU 81 acquires various random numbers as acquisition information at the timing when the detection signal from the second starting port sensor 221 is input, and executes the second special symbol determination using the acquired random numbers. Specifically, the various random numbers here are a big hit random number, a big hit design random number, a small hit design random number, a reach random number, and a variation pattern random number.

The big hit random number, the big hit symbol random number, the reach random number, and the variation pattern random number are the same random numbers as the various random numbers used for the above-described first special symbol determination. On the other hand, the small hit symbol random number is a random number for determining the type of small hit when it is determined to be "small hit" in the second special symbol determination.

When the main CPU 81 acquires these random numbers at the timing when the detection signal from the second starting opening sensor 221 is input, first, the acquired jackpot random number is the jackpot random number value (winning value: Whether or not it matches the random number value associated with the “big hit” in FIG. 7B, the random number value of the small hit also stored in the main ROM 82 (winning value: “small” in FIG. 7B) It is determined whether or not to execute the big hit game or the small hit game, based on whether or not it matches the random number value associated with “win”. That is, it is determined whether or not it is a big hit (per one kind) and whether it is a small hit (per two kinds). Here, when the obtained jackpot random number matches the jackpot winning value, it is determined to execute the jackpot game, and when the obtained jackpot random number matches the jackpot winning value, the jackpot game is executed judge.

When the main CPU 81 determines to execute the jackpot game, the jackpot symbol random number acquired together with the jackpot random number used for this determination is stored in the main ROM 82 (compared with the jackpot symbol random number) a predetermined random number value. The type of jackpot is determined based on which random number value (see FIG. 7C) matches. The process of determining the type of jackpot is performed in the same manner as when the determination result of the first special symbol determination is a jackpot. On the other hand, when it is determined to execute the small hit game, the small hit random number obtained together with the big hit random number used for this judgment is stored in the main ROM 82 (compared with the small hit random number) predetermined random The type of small hit is determined based on which random number value (see FIG. 7D) matches. The process of determining the type of small hit will be described later in detail with reference to FIG.

On the other hand, when the main CPU 81 determines not to execute the jackpot game (or the jackpot game) based on the fact that the obtained jackpot random number does not match the winning value, the reach random number obtained together with the jackpot random number is Based on whether it matches a predetermined random number value (compared with the reach random number) stored in the main ROM 82, it is determined whether the reachable effect or the reachless effect is performed. Moreover, the main CPU 81 determines a variation pattern of the second special symbol when the second special symbol is variably displayed, based on the variation pattern random number acquired together with the jackpot random number. Thereby, the variation time of the second special symbol is inevitably determined.

When the main CPU 81 determines to execute the jackpot game and determines the type of jackpot, by controlling the opening and closing of the jackpot 26 via the jackpot solenoid 262 according to the jackpot type, The jackpot game according to the type is executed. If it is determined that the small hit game is to be executed and the type of small hit is determined, the small hit game is executed by controlling the opening and closing of the small prize opening 28 via the small prize opening solenoid 282. Then, on the condition that the game ball has passed the V winning opening sensor 283 during the opening game of this small hit game, a big hit game according to the kind of small hit is executed. The big hit game according to the kind of the small hit will be described later in detail with reference to FIG.

Incidentally, the main CPU81, when the determination result of the special symbol determination is "big hit" and executes the big hit game, based on the type of the big hit decided before the big hit game is started, the gaming state after the big hit game is finished. To set. In addition, when the determination result of the second special symbol determination is “small hit” and the small hit game and the big hit game are executed, the big hit is based on the kind of the small hit determined before the start of the small hit game. Set the game state after the game ends.

In addition, the main CPU 81 acquires a random number (normal symbol random number) at the timing when the detection signal from the gate sensor 251 is input, and executes the normal symbol determination using the acquired normal symbol random number. When it is determined that the second starting port 22 is to be opened as a result of this normal symbol determination, the second starting port 22 is controlled by controlling the opening/closing (opening/closing member 23) of the second starting port 22 by the second starting port solenoid 222. An auxiliary game for opening the starting opening 22 is executed.

Further, on the main control board 80, the first special symbol display 41, the second special symbol display 42, the normal symbol display 43, the first special symbol reservation display 44, the second special symbol reservation display 45, universal The figure hold indicator 46, the round indicator 47, the game state indicator 48, and the launch direction indicator 49 are connected. The main CPU 81 controls the display devices 41 to 49 that form the main display device 40 to execute the display process described above with reference to FIG.

<Configuration Example of Sub Control Board 90>
The sub control board 90 includes a sub CPU 91, a sub ROM 92, a sub RAM 93, and an RTC (real time clock) 94. The sub CPU 91 performs arithmetic processing for controlling the effect based on the program stored in the sub ROM 92. The sub RAM 93 is used as a storage area for temporarily storing various data used when the sub CPU 91 executes the above-described programs and a work area for data processing. The RTC 94 measures the current date and time (date and time).

A first effect button detection sensor 96 and a second effect button detection sensor 97 are connected to the sub control board 90. When the first effect button 35 (see FIG. 1) is operated, the first effect button detection sensor 96 outputs operation information (operation signal) indicating that fact to the sub-control board 90. When the second effect button 36 (see FIG. 1) is operated, the second effect button detection sensor 97 outputs operation information (operation signal) indicating that fact to the sub control board 90.

The sub CPU 91 sets effect contents based on special symbol determination, normal symbol determination, game information relating to jackpot game, etc. transmitted from the main control board 80. At that time, the input of operation information from the first effect button 35 or the second effect button 36 may be accepted and the effect content according to the operation information may be set. The sub CPU 91 transmits a command instructing the execution of the effect of the set effect contents to the audiovisual control board 100 and the lamp control board 120 to realize the effect of the set effect content.

<Structural Example of Image Acoustic Control Board 100>
The image and sound control board 100 controls image display by the image display device 7 and output of effect sound by the speaker 38. In the present embodiment, the image/sound control board 100 includes an image/sound control CPU 101, a control ROM 102, a control RAM 103, a VDP (Video Display Processor) 104, a CGROM 105, a VRAM 106, an acoustic DSP (Digital Signal Processor) 107, an acoustic ROM 108, an SDRAM 109, and an SDRAM 109. And an amplifier 110.

The control ROM 102 is composed of a mask ROM, and various tables such as a control program of the image and sound control CPU 101, a display list generation program for generating a display list, and a display list creation table used for a process of creating the display list. Is remembered. Here, the display list is composed of a group of commands for instructing execution of drawing in frame units. The type of image to draw, the position (coordinates) to draw the image, the display priority, the display magnification, and the rotation. It includes various parameters such as angle and transmittance. The control RAM 103 is used as a storage area for temporarily storing various data used when the image and sound control CPU 101 executes the control program and a work area for data processing.

The image and sound control CPU 101 causes the image display device 7 to display the image data stored in the CGROM 105 to the VDP 104 based on the control program, various tables such as the display list creation table, and the command received from the sub control board 90. To display on. This instruction is mainly given by the output of the display list. Further, the image-sound control CPU 101 instructs the sound DSP 107 to output the sound data stored in the sound ROM 108 from the speaker 38.

The CGROM 105 is for storing effect data necessary for executing a change effect associated with a variable display of a special symbol, an effect associated with a jackpot game, and the like. The CGROM 105 is composed of a flash memory, an EEPROM, an EPROM, a mask ROM, and the like, and includes sprite data (one image data) including a collection of pixel information in a predetermined range of pixels (for example, 32×32 pixels), and a plurality of image data. The movie data, which is a collection of, is compressed and stored. The pixel information is composed of color number information designating a color number for each pixel and an α value indicating the transparency of the image. Further, the CGROM 105 stores, without compression, palette data and the like in which color number information designating a color number and display color information for actually displaying a color are associated with each other.

Note that only part of the image data stored in the CGROM 105 may be compressed. As a method for compressing movie data, various known compression methods such as MPEG4 can be used.

The VRAM 106 is composed of an SRAM capable of writing and reading image data at high speed, and has a display list storage area, a development storage area, a frame buffer, etc., which are not shown in the figure. ing.

The display list storage area temporarily stores the display list output from the image and sound control CPU 101. The expansion storage area stores image data that has been decompressed after being read from the CGROM 105. The frame buffer is a frame buffer that is also used for drawing and displaying the image data displayed on the display screen 70.

The VDP 104 expands the image data stored in the CGROM 105 in a compressed state, and stores the expanded image data in the expansion storage area. The VDP 104 also performs drawing processing on the frame buffer based on the display list stored in the display list storage area, using the image data stored in the expansion storage area. The VDP 104 also generates an RGB signal as a video signal indicating the color of the image from the image data stored in the frame buffer, and outputs the generated RGB signal to the image display device 7.

An acoustic ROM 108, an SDRAM 109, and an amplifier 110 are connected to the acoustic DSP 107. The acoustic ROM 108 stores various acoustic data regarding music, voice, sound effects, warning sounds, and the like. The SDRAM 109 is used as a work area for data processing by the acoustic DSP 107. The acoustic DSP 107 reads acoustic data corresponding to an instruction from the image acoustic control CPU 101 from the acoustic ROM 108 to the SDRAM 109, executes data processing, and outputs the acoustic data after the data processing to the speaker 38 (via the amplifier 110). The amplifier 110 adjusts the volume in accordance with the volume-related instruction obtained from the image/sound control CPU 101 via the acoustic DSP 107, and outputs the acoustic data to the speaker 38.

In the present embodiment, the case where the VDP is responsible for drawing management and the acoustic DSP is responsible for sound management will be described. However, in another embodiment, a configuration is adopted in which the VDP is responsible for both drawing management and sound management. You may. In this case, it is not necessary to separately provide the acoustic DSP.

<Configuration Example of Lamp Control Board 120>
The lamp control board 120 includes a lamp CPU 121, a lamp ROM 122, and a lamp RAM 123, and includes a frame lamp 37, a board lamp 5, a movable decorative member 14, a performance display device 125, a performance first special figure reservation display device 126, and a performance second display. The special figure reservation indicator 127 is connected. The lamp ROM 122 stores programs executed by the lamp CPU 121, light emission pattern data, operation pattern data, and the like. Here, the light emission pattern data is data indicating the respective light emission patterns of the frame lamp 37, the panel lamp 5, the LEDs incorporated in the movable decorative member 14, and the like. The operation pattern data is data indicating an operation pattern of the movable decorative member 14 or the like.

The lamp CPU 121, based on the program stored in the lamp ROM 122, the frame lamp 37, the panel lamp 5, the movable decorative member 14, the effect display device 125, the effect first special figure reservation display device 126, the effect second special figure reservation. Arithmetic processing is performed when controlling the operation of the display 127 and the like.

The lamp CPU 121 reads out the light emission pattern data corresponding to the command received from the sub control board 90 from the light emission pattern data stored in the lamp ROM 122 to the lamp RAM 123, and then the frame lamp 37, the panel lamp 5, and the movable decoration member. The light emission of the LED built in 14 is controlled. Further, the lamp CPU 121 reads out, from the operation pattern data stored in the lamp ROM 122, the operation pattern data corresponding to the command received from the sub-control board 90 to the lamp RAM 123 and operates the movable decoration member 14 of the motor. Control the drive.

Further, the lamp CPU 121 controls the variable display and the stop display of the symbols on the effect display device 125 based on the command from the sub control board 90. Further, the lamp CPU 121 displays the number of holdings related to the first special symbol determination by the effect first special figure reservation display device 126 based on the command from the sub-control board 90 and the second by the effect second special figure reservation display device 127. 2 Control the display of the number of reservations related to the special symbol determination.

[About the flow of games]
Next, the flow of the game will be described with reference to FIG. Here, FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the flow of the game in the gaming machine 1. As illustrated in FIG. 6, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the game is controlled in the “normal gaming state” or the “time saving gaming state”.

In the "normal game state", in the normal symbol determination performed by the game ball hit to the right through the gate 25, the ratio determined to operate the opening/closing member 23 for opening/closing the second starting opening 22 is 100/100. The normal symbol variation time is set to 15 seconds, and the operation time of the opening/closing member 23 when it is determined to operate the opening/closing member 23 is set to an extremely short time of 0.03 seconds. Therefore, it can be said that the "normal game state" is a low base state in which it is difficult to put a game ball into the second starting opening 22.

On the other hand, in the "time saving game state", the ratio determined to operate the opening/closing member 23 in the normal symbol determination is set to 100/100, the variation time of the normal symbol is set to 1 second, and the opening/closing member 23 is set. The operation time of the opening/closing member 23 when it is determined to operate is set to a relatively long time of 4.5 seconds (=1.5 seconds×3 times opening). Therefore, the "time saving game state" can be said to be a high base state in which it is easy to put a game ball into the second starting opening 22.

[Game flow]
In the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, a game ball flowing down the left game area 3L can win the first starting port 21, and a game ball flowing down the right game area 3R wins the first starting port 21. It has an impossible board structure. In addition, when the game is controlled in the "base game state", which is the low base state, even if the player makes a right-hand hit and passes the game ball through the gate 25, the game ball is inserted into the second starting opening 22. It is extremely difficult to win a prize. Therefore, when the game is controlled in the "normal game state" (see FIG. 6(A)), the player hits the left with the first starting opening 21 aimed at.

When the gaming ball left-handed in the normal gaming state wins the first starting opening 21, the first special symbol determination is executed (whether it is per type or not), and the first special symbol is variably displayed. After that, as the first special symbol showing the determination result of the first special symbol determination, "big hit symbol" or "miss symbol" is stopped and displayed.

Here, when the "missing symbol" is stopped and displayed, the jackpot game is not played and the gaming state does not change. On the other hand, when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as the first special symbol (see FIG. 6(B)), the jackpot game is executed in which a predetermined number of long open round games corresponding to the jackpot symbol are performed (FIG. 6(C)). After the jackpot game is over, the game is controlled in the "time saving game state" (see FIG. 6D).

In the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, there are two types of big hits related to the first special symbol determination (the same applies to the second special symbol determination), "10R hour short 3 times big hit" and "6R hour short 1 time big hit". It is prepared (see FIG. 7C).

If you win "10R Hours 3 times jackpot", the jackpot game is played in which 10 long-opening round games that open the big winning opening 26 long (see FIG. 6C) are executed, and after this jackpot game ends The game is controlled in the "time saving game state" until the variable display of the second special symbol is completed three times (see FIG. 6(D)).

On the other hand, in the case of winning the "6R hour reduction 1 time big hit", the big hit game is performed in which 6 long-opening round games are performed in which the special winning opening 26 is long-opened (see FIG. 6C). After the end, the game is controlled in the "time saving game state" until the one variable display of the second special symbol ends (see FIG. 6(D)).

During the execution of these 6R jackpot games and 10R jackpot games, the games are controlled in the "normal game state". Therefore, even if the player continues to make a right-hand hit to win the game ball in the special winning opening 26 during the big hit game, the game ball does not enter the second starting opening 22 and the second special The right to determine a symbol is never withheld. On the other hand, the game state shifts to the "time saving game state" with the end of the jackpot game, and the "time saving game state" continues for a predetermined period. It is possible to easily enter a game ball into the starting opening 22.

When the 6R jackpot game is executed according to the "6R hour reduction 1 time jackpot" (see FIG. 6C), after the jackpot game is finished, the first variable display of the second special symbol is finished. Until, the game is controlled in the "time saving game state" (see FIG. 6(D)). Then, for the first variation display of the second special symbol, a variation pattern having a relatively long variation time of the second special symbol (for example, a variation pattern having a variation time of 80 seconds) is selected. Therefore, the player makes a right hit after the jackpot game is over, passes the game ball to the gate 25, and continuously makes a right hit during the first variable display of the second special symbol, whereby the second special symbol is obtained. It is possible to accumulate four reservations related to the right of judgment. In this case, the second special symbol determination of 5 times (=1 time +4 times) will be executed after the 6R jackpot game is over.

On the other hand, when the 10R jackpot game is executed according to "10R hour reduction 3 times jackpot" (see FIG. 6C), the variation display of the second special symbol for the third time after the jackpot game is finished. Until the game ends, the game is controlled in the "time saving game state" (see FIG. 6(D)). Then, for the third variation display of the second special symbol, a variation pattern having a relatively long variation time of the second special symbol (for example, a variation pattern having a variation time of 80 seconds) is selected. Therefore, the player can make a right strike during the variation display of the second special symbol for the third time to accumulate four reservations relating to the right of the second special symbol determination, and in this case, a jackpot of 10R. After the end of the game, the second special symbol determination will be executed 7 times (=3 times+4 times).

Thus, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the determination result of the first special symbol determination is "big hit", the game is always controlled in the "time saving game state" after the big hit game is finished, and the kind of big hit According to, the second special symbol determination is performed 5 times or 7 times. In this second special symbol determination, whether it is a big hit (so-called per 1 type), it is determined whether it is a small hit (so-called per 2 types), the determination result of the second special symbol determination is "big hit" (1 type It is one of "hit", "small hit" (per 2 kinds), and "miss".

Here, if the determination result of "big hit" (per type) related to the second special symbol determination is obtained by the end of the fifth special symbol determination (or the seventh time) (Fig. 6(E )), as in the case where the determination result of the first special symbol determination is "big hit", "10R hour short 3 times big hit" or "6R hour short 1 time big hit" is selected and selected The jackpot game is executed (see FIG. 6(F)). Then, after the jackpot game is over, the game is controlled again in the "time saving game state" (see FIG. 6D).

On the other hand, if the determination result of “small hit” (per 2 types) related to the second special symbol determination is obtained by the time the fifth special symbol determination (or the seventh time) is finished (FIG. 6( (See G)), the above-mentioned small hit game is executed (see FIG. 6(H)). Here, when the game ball does not pass the V winning hole sensor 283 during the open game of the small hit game (when the game ball does not win the V prize) (see FIG. 6(I)), the small hit game is After the end, the game is controlled in the "normal game state" (see FIG. 6(A)). On the other hand, when the game ball passes the V winning opening sensor 283 during the open game (when the game ball receives the V prize) (see FIG. 6(J)), the big hit game is executed following the small hit game. (See FIG. 6K). In other words, the big hit game is executed in which the open game of the small hit game is the first round game, and the long open round games in which the big winning opening 26 is long opened are the second and subsequent round games.

In addition, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, as a type of small hit related to the second special symbol determination, "4R hour short 3rd small hit", "6R hour short 3rd small hit", "8R hour short 3rd small hit" , 4 types of "10R hour reduction 3 times small hit" are prepared (see FIG. 7D).

Here, in the case of winning the "4R Hours 3 times small hit", an open game (first round game) for opening the small winning port 28 is executed (see FIG. 6(H)), and during this open game On the condition that the game ball has passed through the V winning opening sensor 283, a jackpot game is executed in which three long opening round games are performed to open the big winning opening 26 for a long time (=4 times-one time for the open game). (See FIGS. 6(J) and (K)). Then, after this 3R jackpot game is over, the game is controlled in the "time saving game state" until the variable display of the second special symbol for three times is over (see FIG. 6(D)), as described above. A maximum of 7 times (=3 times+4 times of holding) the second special symbol determination will be performed.

In addition, when the "6R time saving 3 times small hit" is won, an open game (first round game) for opening the small winning opening 28 is executed (see FIG. 6(H)), and a game is performed during this open game. On the condition that the ball has passed through the V winning opening sensor 283, a jackpot game in which a long opening round game of 5 times (=6 times-one time of the opening game) for opening the big winning opening 26 long is executed. (See FIGS. 6(J) and (K)). And after the jackpot game of this 5R is finished, the game is controlled in the "time saving game state" until the variable display of the second special symbol is finished three times (see FIG. 6(D)), and a maximum of seven times. The second special symbol determination (=3 times+holding 4 times) will be performed.

In addition, when "8R hour reduction 3 times small hit" is won, an open game (first round game) that opens the small winning port 28 is executed (see FIG. 6(H)), and a game is performed during this open game. On the condition that the ball has passed through the V winning opening sensor 283, the jackpot game in which the long winning round game of 7 times (=8 times-1 time of the opening game) for long opening the special winning opening 26 is executed is executed. (See FIGS. 6(J) and (K)). Then, after the 7R jackpot game is finished, the game is controlled in the "time saving game state" until the variable display of the second special symbol is finished three times (see FIG. 6(D)), and a maximum of seven times. The second special symbol determination (=3 times+holding 4 times) will be performed.

In addition, when the “10R hour reduction 3 times small hit” is won, an open game (first round game) for opening the small winning opening 28 is executed (see FIG. 6(H)), and a game is performed during this open game. On the condition that the ball has passed through the V winning opening sensor 283, a jackpot game in which a long opening round game of 9 times (=10 times-one time of opening game) for opening the big winning opening 26 for a long time is executed. (See FIGS. 6(J) and (K)). Then, after the jackpot game of this 9R is finished, the game is controlled in the "time saving game state" until the variable display of the second special symbol is finished three times (see FIG. 6(D)), and a maximum of seven times. The second special symbol determination (=3 times+holding 4 times) will be performed.

On the other hand, the determination result of the first special symbol determination (or the second special symbol determination) is a "big hit" and transitioned after the big hit game "time saving game state", or the determination result of the second special symbol judgment is "small". In the "time saving game state" that became a "hit" and moved after the big hit game, if the "big hit" or "small hit" could not be assigned, that is, the second special symbol made in the "time saving game state" When all the determination results of the determination are “miss” (see FIG. 6(L)), the game state is returned to the “normal game state”.

Up to this point, the flow of the game in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment has been described, but with regard to this flow of the game, the following configurations may be adopted in other embodiments. That is, in the present embodiment, when the determination result of the first special symbol determination is "big hit", the case where the big hit game is always shifted to the "time saving game state" will be described, but other implementations In the form, a "time saving no big hit" is prepared for a part of the big hit related to the first special symbol determination, and a configuration is adopted in which the "time saving game state" may not be shifted with the end of the big hit game. Good.

In addition, in the present embodiment, regarding the "big hit" related to the first special symbol determination (and the second special symbol determination), a case where a time saving of once or three times is given is described as an example, but the number of time saving is different. The number of times of shortening may be one or three or more instead of two.

In addition, in the present embodiment, an example is described in which the "small hit" related to the second special symbol determination is provided with three times reductions, but the number of times reduction may be another number or reductions. The number of times may be two or more instead of one.

[About special symbol determination using random numbers]
Next, a determination process using a random number, which is executed by the main CPU 81 of the main control board 80, will be described with reference to FIG. 7. Here, FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram for explaining various tables stored in the main ROM 82 and used for special symbol determination. It should be noted that in the explanatory diagrams related to each random number illustrated in FIG. 7 and subsequent figures, the range that the random number can take is set to a range smaller than the actual range in order to facilitate the description.

<Processing based on jackpot random numbers>
FIG. 7(A) is an explanatory diagram for explaining the jackpot determination table (first jackpot determination table) used for the first special symbol determination. In the present embodiment, the range of the jackpot random numbers acquired at the timing when the game ball wins the first starting opening 21 is set to "0" to "359". In this way, while the jackpot random number acquired at the timing when the game ball wins the first starting opening 21 can take a value of 360, in the first jackpot determination table, two jackpots are provided for “jackpot”. And the random number values of 358 are associated with “miss”. When the main CPU 81 acquires the jackpot random number at the timing when the game ball wins the first starting opening 21, it determines whether or not it is a jackpot (whether or not to execute the jackpot game) based on the obtained jackpot random number. Specifically, based on whether the obtained jackpot random number matches with the random number value associated with “big hit” or the random number value associated with “miss” in the first jackpot determination table, It is determined whether or not (per type).

In the present embodiment, the jackpot random number acquired at the timing when the game ball wins the first starting opening 21 can take a value of 360, while the first jackpot determination table has two random number values. The “big hit” is associated, and the remaining 358 random number values are associated with “miss”. Therefore, the probability that the determination result of the first special symbol determination is "big hit" is 1/180 (=2/360), and the probability of "miss" is 179/180 (=358/360).

FIG. 7(B) is an explanatory diagram for explaining a jackpot determination table (second jackpot determination table) used for the second special symbol determination. In the present embodiment, the range of the jackpot random numbers obtained at the timing when the game ball wins the second starting opening 22 can be the range of the jackpot random numbers obtained when the gaming ball wins at the second starting opening 22. It is set to "0" to "359", which is the same as the range. In this way, while the jackpot random number acquired at the timing when the game ball wins the second starting opening 22 can take a value of 360, in the second jackpot determination table, two jackpots are provided for “jackpot”. The random number value of No. is associated, 72 random number values are associated with “small hit”, and 288 random number values are associated with “miss”. When the main CPU 81 acquires the jackpot random number at the timing when the game ball wins the second starting opening 22, whether or not it is a jackpot (whether or not to execute the jackpot game) based on the acquired jackpot random number, small It is determined whether or not it is a hit (whether or not a small hit game is executed). Specifically, the obtained jackpot random numbers are associated with the random number value associated with “big hit”, the random number value associated with “small hit”, and the “miss” in the second jackpot determination table. Based on which of the random number values matches, it is determined whether it is a “big hit” (per one kind), a “small hit” (per two kinds), or a “miss”.

In the present embodiment, the jackpot random number obtained at the timing when the game ball wins the second starting opening 22 can take a value of 360, whereas the second jackpot determination table shows that two random number values are available. The big hits are associated, the 72 random number values are associated with the "small win", and the remaining 288 random number values are associated with the "miss". Therefore, the probability that the determination result of the second special symbol determination is “big hit” is 1/180 (=2/360), which is the same as the probability that the determination result of the first special symbol determination is “big hit”, The probability of "small hit" is 1/5 (=72/360), and the probability of "miss" is 144/180 (=288/360).

<Processing based on the jackpot random number>
FIG. 7C is an explanatory diagram for explaining the symbol determination table at the time of a big hit used for the first special symbol determination (and the second special symbol determination). In the present embodiment, the range of possible jackpot symbol random numbers acquired at the timing when the game ball enters the first starting opening 21 (or the second starting opening 22) is set to "0" to "99". .. In this way, the jackpot symbol random number acquired at the timing when the game ball wins the first starting port 21 (or the second starting port 22) can take a value of 100, whereas the symbol determination table at the time of the jackpot Then, 10 random number values are associated with “10R hourly short-time big hit”, and 90 random number values are associated with “6R hourly short-time big hit”.

As described above, the main CPU 81 determines whether or not to execute the jackpot game based on the jackpot random number acquired at the timing when the game ball wins the first starting opening 21. Here, when it is determined to execute the jackpot game, that is, when the obtained jackpot random number matches the random number value associated with “jackpot” in the first jackpot determination table (see FIG. 7A), jackpot The jackpot random number acquired together with the jackpot random number used for determining whether to execute the game is associated with "10R hourly shortening three times jackpot" in the symbol determination table (see FIG. 7C) at the time of jackpot. The type of jackpot is determined based on which of the random number value and the random number value associated with “6R 1-hour short-time big hit” matches.

In the present embodiment, the jackpot symbol random number acquired at the timing when the game ball wins the first starting opening 21 can take a value of 100, whereas the symbol determination table at the time of jackpot has 10 random number values. It is associated with “3 times big wins for 10R hours,” and the remaining 90 random numbers are associated with “big hits once for 6R hours”. For this reason, the probability that the type of jackpot according to the first special symbol determination is determined to be “10R hour-short 3 times jackpot” is 10% (=10/100), and the probability that it is determined to be “6R hour-short 1 time jackpot” Is 90% (=90/100).

The main CPU 81 also refers to the symbol determination table at the time of jackpot (see FIG. 7C) when determining the type of jackpot according to the second special symbol determination. As described above, the main CPU 81 determines whether to execute the jackpot game or whether to execute the jackpot game, based on the jackpot random number acquired at the timing when the game ball wins the second starting opening 22. To do. Here, when it is determined to execute the jackpot game, that is, when the obtained jackpot random number matches the random number value associated with "jackpot" in the second jackpot determination table (see FIG. 7B), jackpot The jackpot random number acquired together with the jackpot random number used to determine whether to execute the game or the small hit game, "10R hour reduction three times big hit" in the symbol determination table at the time of big hit (see FIG. 7C) The type of jackpot is determined based on which of the random number value associated with and the random number value associated with “6R 1-hour short-time big hit” matches.

In this way, the main CPU 81 refers to the same symbol determination table that is referred to when determining the type of jackpot related to the first special symbol determination, when determining the type of jackpot related to the second special symbol determination. .. Therefore, like the type of jackpot according to the first special symbol determination, the probability that the type of jackpot according to the second special symbol determination is determined to be “10R time reduction 3 times jackpot” is 10% (=10/100). There is a 90% (=90/100) probability of being determined as “6R hourly one-time big hit”.

When the type of jackpot is determined to be "10R hour short 3 times big hit", when the special symbol is stopped and displayed, the special symbol for notifying "10R hour short 3 times big hit" is stopped and displayed, and the type of jackpot is "6R When it is determined to "time saving big hit", when the special symbol is stopped and displayed, the special symbol for notifying "6R time saving once big hit" is stopped and displayed.

In the long open round game in which the big winning opening 26 is opened, 10 prize balls are paid out each time a game ball is won in the big winning opening 26, and 10 game balls are played during the long opening round game. It is possible to make a prize in the special winning opening 26. Therefore, the number of prize balls paid out in one long open round game is 100 (=10×10 count).

On the other hand, if you win the "10R 3 times big win", 10 long-opening round games that open the special winning opening 26 for a long time are played, so the total number of payout prize balls is 1000 (=100). ×10 rounds). Also, if you win the "6R 1-hour reduction jackpot", 6 long-opening round games that open the special winning opening 26 for a long time are played, so the total number of payout award balls is 600 (= 100 × 6 rounds). ).

<Process based on small hitting symbol random number>
FIG. 7D is an explanatory diagram for explaining the symbol determination table at the time of small hit used for the second special symbol determination. In the present embodiment, the possible range of the small winning symbol random numbers obtained at the timing when the game ball wins the second starting opening 22 is set to "0" to "99". In this way, while the small winning symbol random number obtained at the timing when the game ball wins the second starting opening 22 can take a value of 100, in the symbol determining table at the time of small winning, "4R time saving 3 30 random number values are associated with "small wins", 20 random numbers are associated with "6R hour short 3 wins", and 20 random values are associated with "8R hour short 3 wins". Random number values are associated with each other, and 30 random number values are associated with "10R time reduction 3 times small hit".

As described above, the main CPU 81 determines whether to execute the jackpot game or whether to execute the jackpot game, based on the jackpot random number acquired at the timing when the game ball wins the second starting opening 22. To do. Here, when it is determined to execute the small hit game, that is, when the obtained big hit random number matches the random number value associated with "small hit" in the second big hit determination table (see FIG. 7B) , The small hit random number acquired together with the big hit random number used to determine whether to execute the small hit game, in the symbol determination table at the time of small hit (see FIG. 7(D)) A random number value associated with "winning", a random number value associated with "6R hourly 3 times small hit", a random number value associated with "8R hourly 3 times small hit", and "10R hourly 3 times small hit" The type of small hit is determined based on which of the random number values associated with "small hit" matches.

In the present embodiment, the small winning symbol random number acquired at the timing when the game ball wins the second starting opening 22 can take a value of 100, whereas the random number in the symbol determining table at the time of small winning is 30 random. Numerical values correspond to "4R hour-short 3 times small hit", 20 random numbers correspond to "6R hour-short 3 times small hit", 20 random numbers correspond to "8R hour-short 3 times small hit" The 30 random numbers are associated with "10R hourly shortening 3 times small hit". Therefore, the probability that the type of small hit related to the second special symbol determination is determined to be “4R hour short 3 times small hit” is 30% (=30/100), and is determined to be “6R hour short 3 times small hit”. The probability of being hit is 20% (=20/100), and the probability of being decided as "8R hourly short 3 times small hit" is 20% (=20/100), decided as "10R hourly short 3 times small hit". The probability of being done is 30% (=30/100).

If the type of small hit is determined to be "4R hour short 3 times small hit", when the second special symbol is stopped and displayed, the second special symbol notifying "4R hour short 3 times small hit" is stopped and displayed. If the "6R time reduction 3 times small hit" is determined, the second special symbol for notifying "6R time reduction 3 times small hit" is stopped and displayed. Further, if the type of small hit is determined to be "8R hour short 3 times small hit", when the second special symbol is stopped and displayed, the second special symbol notifying "8R hour short 3 times small hit" is If it is displayed as a stop and is determined to be "10R hour short 3 times small hit", the second special symbol for notifying "10R hour short 3 times small hit" is stopped and displayed when the second special symbol is stopped displayed. It

In the open game of the small hitting game, 10 prize balls are paid out every time the game ball is won in the small winning hole 28, and 10 game balls are won in the small winning hole 28 during the open game. It is possible. Therefore, the number of prize balls paid out in one open game is 100 (=10×10 count). In the long open round game after the second round of opening the big winning opening 26, 10 prize balls are paid out each time a game ball is won in the big winning opening 26, and 10 during the long opening round game. It is possible to win individual game balls into the special winning opening 26. Therefore, the number of prize balls paid out in one long open round game is 100 (=10×10 count).

On the other hand, in the case of winning the "4R hour-shortening 3 times small hit", one open game and three long open-round games are executed, so the total number of payout prize balls is 400 (=100). (Unit + 100 units x 3 rounds). In addition, if you win "6R Hours 3 times small hit", 1 open game and 5 long open round games will be played, so the total number of payout prize balls will be 600 (= 100 + 100) ×5 rounds). In addition, if you win "8R Hours 3 times small win", 1 open game and 7 long open round games will be played, so the total number of payout balls is 800 (= 100 + 100) ×7 rounds). In addition, if you win the "10R Hours 3 times small win", 1 open game and 9 long open round games will be played, so the total number of payout prize balls will be 1000 (=100 +100) ×9 rounds).

[Screen configuration of the display screen 70 in the normal gaming state]
FIG. 2 illustrates the screen configuration of the display screen 70 in the normal game state. When the game is controlled in the normal game state, a hold icon display area 71, the icon display area 72, and an effect symbol display area 73 are formed on the display screen 70, as illustrated in FIG. The effect symbol display area 73 is a display area in which the effect symbols that are variably displayed along with the variable display of the special symbols and that are stopped and displayed in a manner showing the determination result of the special symbol determination with the stop display of the special symbols are displayed is there. In this effect symbol display area 73, a left symbol that constitutes the symbol column in the left column, a middle symbol that constitutes the symbol column in the middle column, and a right symbol that constitutes the symbol column in the right column are displayed.

<Hold icon display area 71>
The hold icon display area 71 is a display area in which a hold icon indicating that the first special symbol determination is held is displayed. In the gaming machine 1, when the game ball is won in the first starting opening 21 in a situation in which the special symbol determination and the variable symbol display of the special symbol cannot be immediately started, such as during the variable display of the special symbol or during the big hit game, the first special The right of symbol determination is reserved with a predetermined number (four in this embodiment) as an upper limit.

In this way, when the right of the first special symbol determination is suspended, the suspension icon display area 71 displays the same number of suspension icons as the number of suspensions for the first special symbol determination shown by the first special symbol suspension display 44. To be done. FIG. 2 exemplifies a state in which two hold icons are displayed in the hold icon display area 71 in order to suggest that the hold number of the first special symbol determination is “2”.

Further, when the game is controlled in the normal game state, the game ball does not basically win the second starting opening 22. Therefore, in the normal game state, basically, the right of the second special symbol determination is not suspended, and the display screen 70 displays a suspension icon related to the second special symbol determination, or this suspension icon. A display area for displaying is not formed.

<The icon display area 72>
The icon display area 72 is a display area for displaying the icon as a variation suggesting image that suggests that the first special symbol is variably displayed. The icon is displayed in the icon display area 72 with the start of the variable display of the first special symbol, and is erased from the icon display area 72 at the timing when the first special symbol is stopped and displayed.

By the way, if the variable display of the special symbol is not performed, and the game ball is won in the first starting opening 21 in the state where the right of the special symbol determination is not reserved, the variable display of the first special symbol is started. Accordingly, the icon is displayed in the icon display area 72. On the other hand, in the state where the hold icon is displayed in the hold icon display area 71, when the variable display of the symbol corresponding to the icon displayed in the icon display area 72 is finished, it is displayed in the hold icon display area 71. The first special symbol determination corresponding to the earliest hold icon (hold icon displayed at the position closest to the icon display area 72) is executed. Then, as the variable display of the first special symbol is started according to the execution of the first special symbol determination, the earliest hold icon is shifted from the hold icon display area 71 to the icon display area 72, It will be displayed as a new icon. In this way, the hold icon (here, the icon) shifted to the icon display area 72 is displayed larger than when it was displayed in the hold icon display area 71 (see FIG. 2 ). Therefore, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the icon displayed in the icon display area 72 rather than the held icon displayed in the hold icon display area 71.

When another hold icon different from the above-mentioned hold icon is displayed in the hold icon display area 71, the hold icon display area 71 is moved along with the shift of the earliest hold icon to the icon display area 72. In, the other hold icon is shifted in the direction toward the icon display area 72. As is clear from the description so far, in the gaming machine 1, since the icon corresponding to the hold icon displayed in the hold icon display area 71 may be displayed in the icon display area 72, the following description will be given. In the case where the hold icon and the icon are not distinguished, they may be collectively referred to simply as "icons".

(About icon change production)
By the way, the hold icon is normally displayed as a white hold icon (default hold icon). On the other hand, when the hold icon is displayed in the hold icon display area 71, an icon change effect in which the color of the hold icon changes may be performed. When this icon change effect is performed, the white hold icon changes to a hold icon of a color such as blue, green, or red that indicates the jackpot reliability. The colors suggesting the jackpot reliability illustrated here are arranged in the descending order of the jackpot reliability. Red, if the determination result of the first special symbol determination corresponding to the red hold icon is "big hit", or if "variable" but the variation time of the special symbol is set to a relatively long time Easy to select. Green is easy to be selected when it becomes a "big hit" or when the variation time of the special symbol is set to an intermediate time although it becomes a "miss". Blue is likely to be selected when it becomes "missing" or when it is "missing" and the variation time of the special symbol is set to a relatively short time. In the present embodiment, the jackpot reliability of the white hold icon is set to about 1%, the jackpot reliability of the blue hold icon is set to about 3%, and the jackpot reliability of the green hold icon is set to about 15%. It is set, and the jackpot reliability of the red hold icon is set to about 45%.

Note that, here, the case where the icon change effect in which the display color changes only once when the hold icon is displayed in the hold icon display area 71 has been described as an example, but the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment Then, another icon change effect may be performed. That is, for example, when a white hold icon is displayed in the hold icon display area 71, it changes to a blue hold icon and further changes to a green hold icon. In some cases, an icon change effect in which the display color of the hold icon changes a plurality of times may be performed. Further, when the white hold icon shifted from the hold icon display area 71 to the icon display area 72 is displayed as the icon, an icon change effect in which the display color changes may be performed.

In addition, the display color of the hold icon displayed in the hold icon display area 71 changes, and then the display color changes when the hold icon is shifted to the icon display area 72 and displayed as the icon. In some cases, an icon change effect in which the display color of the icon changes in both the hold icon display area 71 and the icon display area 72 is performed. In addition, an icon change effect in which the hold icon is initially displayed in a display color other than white (for example, blue) or an icon change effect in which the display color of the hold icon whose initial color is other than white is changed may be performed. ..

[Flow of production accompanying variable display of the first special symbol]
When the first special symbol determination is executed, the first special symbol display 41, the first special symbol is variably displayed and then the first special symbol is stopped and displayed in a mode showing the determination result of the first special symbol determination. It On the other hand, on the display screen 70, as variable display of the first special symbol is started, scroll display of three symbol rows in the effect symbol display area 73 is started.

Here, when the determination result of the first special symbol determination is “miss”, for example, different production symbols as left symbols and right symbols are pseudo-stopped on the activated line, and the middle row symbol row in this non-reach mode. There may be a reach-less effect in which only scroll is displayed. When this reach-less effect is performed, the three effect symbols indicating the variability (for example, "215") are pseudo-stopped at the end of the variable display of the first special symbol, and the lost symbol is stopped and displayed as the first special symbol. Along with this, a loss notification effect for permanently stopping these three effect symbols is performed.

On the other hand, if the determination result of the first special symbol determination is "big hit", or if it is decided to perform an effect with reach of "miss", during the variable display of the first special symbol, for example, A pre-reach effect is performed in which a predetermined left symbol is pseudo-stopped on the effective line of the effect symbol display area 73, and then the right symbol, which is the same effect symbol as the left symbol, is moved to the effective line. Then, the reach is established when the same left symbol and right symbol are pseudo-stopped on the activated line. Then, when the reach is established in this way, a predetermined reach that causes the player to expect that the middle symbol, which is the same effect symbol as the reach symbol (left symbol and right symbol), stops on the effective line and becomes the symbol alignment. A performance is performed. As this reach effect, there are multiple kinds of reach effects such as normal reach, SP reach, and SPSP reach with different jackpot reliability, and within the same fluctuation, when normal reach is changed to SP reach, or normal reach is changed to SPSP reach. In some cases, the normal reach may be progressed to the SPSP reach through the SP reach.

Here, when the determination result of the first special symbol determination performed when the variable display of the first special symbol and the effect symbol is started is “miss”, the end of one of the reach effects (the first special symbol) In the final stage of the variable display of the symbols), the three effect symbols indicating the reach lost eyes (for example, "545") are pseudo-stopped, and the reach lost eyes are displayed as the lost symbols are stopped and displayed as the first special symbol. A loss notification effect for permanently stopping one effect design will be performed.

On the other hand, if the determination result of the first special symbol determination performed when the variable display of the first special symbol and the effect symbol is started is “big hit”, the end of one of the reach effects (the first special symbol) In the final stage of the variable display of), the three effect symbols showing the doublet (for example, “555”) are pseudo-stopped (see FIG. 9A), and the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as the first special symbol. The hit notification effect (see FIG. 9(B)) of permanently stopping these three effect symbols indicating double eyes will be performed.

Although detailed description is omitted, the same effect is executed when the second special symbol is variably displayed in the "time saving game state", and when the variable display of the second special symbol is started, it is performed. In the case where the determination result of the second special symbol determination that has been performed is “miss”, when the reach notification effect is performed after the reach-less effect or the reach effect is performed and it is the “big hit” or “small hit” The hit notification effect is executed after the reach effect is performed.

[Explanation of performances associated with small and large jackpot games]
Next, with reference to FIG. 8, a flow of effects accompanying a small hit game and a large hit game will be described. Here, FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the flow of the effect performed when the game ball wins V during the small hit game.

As described above, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the second special symbol determination in the "time saving game state" is determined as "small hit", the second special symbol is variably displayed in a predetermined variation pattern. After that, as the second special symbol, a predetermined small hit symbol for notifying "small hit" is stopped and displayed. Then, when a predetermined fixed time elapses after the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed, the small hit game is started (see FIG. 8(A)). This small hit game is composed of an opening period and the above-mentioned opening game for opening the small winning opening 28 and the V winning opening sensor 283. When the opening period related to this small hit game is started, a V area suggesting effect (see FIG. 8B) that prompts the player to make a right hit and indicates the position of the V winning opening 287 is executed. This V area suggestive effect is continuously executed during the open game after the opening period.

Next, when the opening period ends and the open game is started, a V winning promotion effect (see FIG. 8C) that urges the player to win a V prize is executed. In response to the V winning promotion effect during the open game, when the player hits the game ball with a V rightward (passes the game ball through the V winning hole sensor 283), the game ball has won a V prize. V prize notification effect is executed to notify (see FIG. 8D).

In this way, when a game ball wins a V during an open game, an interval period (for example, 20 seconds) is set for executing a predetermined effect before starting the second round of round games. Then, when this interval period has elapsed, a long open round game in which the special winning opening 26 is long opened is executed as many times as the number of small hits (see FIG. 7D). On the other hand, if the game ball does not win the V prize during the open game, the small hitting game is ended without setting the interval period or starting the second and subsequent round games.

By the way, as described above, the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment is characterized in that the round game after the second round (long open round game) does not occur unless the game ball wins V during the open game. Therefore, it is not preferable to notify the type of the small hit at the start of the small hit game. Therefore, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, on condition that the game ball has won V during the opening game, the interval period after the opening game is finished, that is, the second round game after the opening game is finished. In the period until the start, the type of the small hit that may have been selected in response to the determination result of the second special symbol determination being "small hit" is to be notified. In order to notify the type of small hit, specifically, the following effects are performed.

That is, when the interval period in which the open game is finished is started, a BONUS panel with the characters "BONUS", a big BONUS panel with the characters "BIG BONUS", and "RUB" (rank up bonus Panel change effect of scroll-displaying these three types of panels on the display screen 70 so that the three types of RUB panels in which the characters are written are sequentially displayed (FIG. 8(E), FIG. 9( F)) is executed.

During the execution of the panel variation effect, an effective period during which the operation of the first effect button 35 is effective is set, and one of the panels of the display screen 70 is displayed according to the operation of the first effect button 35 during the effective period. Stop in the central area. That is, according to the operation of the first effect button 35 during the panel change effect, the BONUS panel stop effect for stopping the BONUS panel in which the characters "BONUS" are written in the central area of the display screen 70 (see FIG. 8(F)). ) Is executed, and a case where a big BONUS panel stop effect (see FIG. 8(G)) of stopping the big BONUS panel in which the characters “BIG BONUS” are written is stopped in the central area of the display screen 70 is executed. , RUB panel stop effect (see FIG. 8(H)) for stopping the RUB panel in which the characters “RUB” are written in the central area of the display screen 70 may be executed.

Here, the BONUS panel stop effect is a notification effect (an example of the first notification effect) that informs that the number of round games to be executed is relatively small, and that the “4R time reduction 3 times small hit” is won. Possibility to be executed both in the interval period immediately after the end of the small hit game executed in accordance with the above, and in the interval period immediately after the end of the small hit game executed in response to winning the "10R hour short 3 times small hit" There is.

The big BONUS panel stop effect is a notification effect (an example of a second notification effect) for notifying that the number of round games to be executed is relatively large, and in the present embodiment, is shown in FIG. It functions as a finalized notification effect that definitely informs that the player has won the “10R 3 hours short win”. In the present embodiment, only when the "10R hour/short 3 times small hit" is won, this small hit is executed during the interval period immediately after the small hit game which is executed in response to winning the "10R hour/short 3 times small hit". Big BONUS panel stop effect may be executed.

The RUB panel stop effect is an effect that informs that the player has won the "6R hour-short 3rd small hit", "10R hour-short 3rd small hit", or "10R hour-short 3rd small hit" shown in FIG. 7D. is there. For this reason, the RUB panel stop effect is that the interval period immediately after the end of the small hit game executed in response to winning the "6R time saving 3 times small hit" and the "8R time saving 3 times small hit" It is executed in any of the interval period immediately after the end of the small hit game executed according to it and the interval period immediately after the end of the small hit game executed in response to winning the "10R hour short 3 times small hit". there is a possibility.

As is clear from the description of these three types of panel stop effects, the following can be said regarding the types of small hits and the types of panel stop effects. That is, in the case of winning the "4R hour reduction 3 times small hit", the BONUS panel stop effect (see FIG. 8(F)) is executed in the interval period immediately after the small hit game executed according to the winning. On the other hand, it can be said that there is no case where the big BONUS panel stop effect (see FIG. 8G) or the RUB panel stop effect (see FIG. 8H) is executed.

Also, if you win "6R hour short 3 small wins" or "8R hour short 3 small wins", the RUB panel stop effect (Fig. It can be said that there is no case where the BONUS panel stop effect (see FIG. 8F) or the big BONUS panel stop effect (see FIG. 8G) is executed, while 8H is performed.

In addition, in the case of winning the "10R hour reduction 3 times small hit", the BONUS panel stop effect (see FIG. 8(F)) is executed in the interval period immediately after the small hit game executed according to the winning. It can be said that there is a case where a big BONUS panel stop effect (see FIG. 8G) is executed, and a case where a RUB panel stop effect (see FIG. 8H) is executed.

In addition, when the RUB panel stop effect (see FIG. 8(H)) is executed, following the RUB panel stop effect, in response to the operation of the first effect button 35, the game is performed in the round game after the second round. The number of obtainable prize balls that can be obtained by the player is displayed in order on the display screen 70, and then the total number of obtainable prize balls that is obtained by adding these obtainable prize balls is displayed on the display screen 70. Addition effect (see FIG. 8(I)) is executed.

For example, in the case of winning the "6R Hours 3 times jackpot", it is possible to obtain 500 (=100×6 rounds-100) prize balls in the round game after the second round. The character "+100PT" is displayed according to the first operation of the effect button 35, the character "+200PT" is displayed according to the second operation of the first effect button 35, and the third time of the first effect button 35. In accordance with the operation of, the character “+200PT” is displayed, and finally, the acquirable prize ball number addition effect of displaying the character “500PT Get!” is executed.

In addition, for example, in the case of winning the “3rd big win in 8R hour reduction”, it is possible to obtain 700 (=100×8 round−100) prize balls in the round game after the second round. The character "+300PT" is displayed according to the first operation of the first effect button 35, the character "+100PT" is displayed according to the second operation of the first effect button 35, and the character "+300PT" is displayed. In accordance with the third operation, the character "+300PT" is displayed, and finally, the acquirable prize ball number addition effect of displaying the character "700PT Get!" is executed.

In addition, for example, in the case of winning the “10R 3 times big win”, it is possible to obtain 900 (=100×10 rounds-100) prize balls in the round game after the second round. The character "+200PT" is displayed according to the first operation of the first effect button 35, and the character "+100PT" is displayed according to the second operation of the first effect button 35. In accordance with the third operation, the character "+600PT" is displayed, and finally, the acquirable prize ball number addition effect of displaying the character "900PT Get!" is executed.

It should be noted that the number of prize balls indicated by the characters displayed according to each operation of the first effect button 35 in these obtainable prize ball number addition effects is variable, and the above characters are not always displayed. Further, here, the case where the number of prize balls indicated by the characters respectively displayed according to three operations of the first effect button 35 is added has been described as an example, but the number of operations of the first effect button 35 is different. It may be the number of times, or the above-mentioned obtainable prize ball number addition effect may be executed regardless of whether or not the first effect button 35 is operated.

On the other hand, the BONUS panel stop effect (refer to FIG. 8(F)) is, as described above, both when the “4R hour-short 3 times small hit” is won and when the “10R hour-short 3 times small hit” is won. It is possible to execute, but if the BONUS panel stop effect is executed during the interval period immediately after the end of the small hit game executed in response to winning the "10R hour reduction 3 times small hit", the fifth round At the start of the round game, a round image increase effect (see FIG. 8(J)) that makes it look like the number of land games has increased is executed. On the other hand, when the BONUS panel stop effect is executed during the interval period immediately after the end of the small hit game executed in response to winning the “4R hour reduction 3 times small hit”, the round game ends in 4 rounds. Therefore, the round image increase effect (see FIG. 8(J)) is not executed. This round image increase effect will be described later in detail based on FIG.

<Demonstration example when winning 4R short-time 3 times small win>
Next, with reference to FIGS. 9 and 10, a specific example of the effect that is performed when the “4R hour-shortening 3 times small hit” is won will be described. Here, FIGS. 9 and 10 are screen diagrams showing a specific example of the effect performed when the “4R hourly shortening 3 times small hit” is won.

When the determination result of the second special symbol determination performed in the time saving game state is “small hit”, and “4R time saving 3 times small hit” is selected as the type of small hit, the second screen is displayed on the display screen 70. A predetermined reach effect is executed during the variable display of the special symbol. Then, in the final stage of the variable display of the second special symbol, the three effect symbols showing the doublet (for example, "555") are stopped pseudo (see FIG. 9(A)), and the small hit symbol is stopped as the second special symbol. Along with the display, the three effect symbols showing the doublet (here, “555”) are permanently stopped (see FIG. 9B).

In this way, when the predetermined fixed time elapses after the small hit symbol and the three effect symbols for notifying the small hit are stopped, the opening period of the small hit game is started, and along with this, FIG. 8(B). Based on the above, the above-mentioned V area suggestive effect is executed (see FIG. 9C). Specifically, a predetermined effect image (a mountain arrow illustrated in FIG. 9C) that prompts the player to hit the right and indicates the position of the V winning opening 287 is displayed on the display screen 70, and A predetermined effect sound that enhances the effect of this effect image is output from the speaker 38.

Upon receiving this V area suggesting effect, the player can easily recognize that it is necessary to hit the right side to win the game ball into the V winning opening 287. It should be noted that this V area suggesting effect is continuously performed not only during the opening period of the small hitting game but also during the opening game after the opening period is over.

Next, when the opening period ends and the opening game is started, in addition to the V area suggesting effect, the V winning promotion effect described above based on FIG. 8C is executed (see FIG. 9C). ). Specifically, in addition to the mountain-shaped arrow related to the V area suggestive effect, the character "Aim for V!" is displayed on the display screen 70, and along with this, the voice "Aim for V!" Is output from.

In this way, when the opening game is started, the character display "Aim for V!" and the voice output are performed, so that the player (the small winning opening 28 and the V winning opening sensor 283 are not opened). It is possible to easily recognize that the opening game has ended and the opening game has started.

In response to the V area suggesting effect and the V winning promotion effect, the player makes a right hit, and if even one game ball passes the V winning opening sensor 283, the V winning is notified that the gaming ball has won the V prize. The notification effect (see FIG. 8D) is executed. Specifically, as illustrated in FIGS. 9D and 9E, a star-shaped mark including the character "V" is enlarged and displayed in the central area of the display screen 70, and the effect display is displayed. A predetermined sound effect that enhances the effect is output from the speaker 38, and thereafter, an effect image showing how the character is pleased by lifting the star mark is displayed on the display screen 70.

Then, when the opening game in which such a V winning notification production is performed is completed, a predetermined interval period is set prior to the start of the second round game in which the special winning opening 26 is opened, and during this interval period. The following effects are performed.

That is, as described above with reference to FIG. 8E, three types of panels, that is, the BONUS panel, the big BONUS panel, and the RUB panel are sequentially displayed at the start of the interval period. Panel variation effect (see FIG. 8E) for scrolling and displaying the types of panels is started (see FIGS. 9F and 9G). Next, when a predetermined time elapses after the panel variation effect is started, the operation of the first effect button 35 becomes a valid effective period, and the operation promotion effect that prompts the player to operate the first effect button 35 is executed. (See FIG. 9(H)). Specifically, a first effect button image imitating the first effect button 35 and an effective period gauge indicating the remaining time of the effective period are displayed.

For this operation promotion effect, if the player operates the first effect button 35 within the effective period, the small hit related to the second special symbol determination that triggered the execution of the small hit game this time is "4R 3 times shortened. Since it is a “small hit”, a BONUS panel stop effect (see FIG. 8F) for stopping the BONUS panel is executed (see FIG. 9I). If the player does not operate the first effect button 35 within the effective period, the BONUS panel stop effect is executed with the end of the effective period.

In this way, when the BONUS panel stop effect is executed during the interval period and the interval period ends, the second round game (long open game that opens the special winning opening 26 for a long time) is started. The in-round effect related to the round game of the round is executed (see FIG. 10A). Specifically, it is as follows.

(Right-handed promotion display)
That is, when the round game after the second round is started, the special winning opening 26 is opened long for each round game, and therefore, the player needs to continue right-handing. For this reason, the character “right hit” and the rightward arrow are displayed in the upper right area of the display screen 70.

(Display the number of consecutive chan)
In addition, this big hit game, when the determination result of the first special symbol determination made in the normal game state is "big hit" and the big hit game performed as the first big hit game, this 1 It is the second big hit game that the second special symbol judgment result made in the time saving game state that has shifted with the end of the big hit game of the second time is the "small hit". That is, the big hit game of this time is a big hit game of the second consecutive Chang. Therefore, when the second round game is started, a character indicating the number of consecutive chans such as "02nd win" is displayed in the upper left area of the display screen 70. The display of characters suggesting the number of consecutive chans is from the start of the round game of the second round to the start of the ending effect (ending period) related to the big hit game of this time (that is, the fourth round. It continues until the round game ends (see FIGS. 10A to 10D).

In addition, in order to allow the player to recognize the current number of consecutive chan after the big hit game of this time, the second special symbol and the effect symbol are displayed after the big hit game (following the small hit game) is changed. Also, a character indicating the number of consecutive chan is displayed (see FIG. 10E).

(Display of the number of prize balls this time)
In addition, this big hit game is a big hit game that is executed when the determination result of the second special symbol determination is "4R time reduction 3 times small hit", so the open game of the small hit game is one round. As a round game of eyes, a long open round game of opening the special winning opening 26 for a long time is executed three times. Then, in each long open round game, 10 prize balls are paid out every time a game ball wins, and it is possible to win 10 game balls in each long open round game, so three times. The number of award balls obtainable by the player in the long open round game is 300 (=10×10 count×3 rounds). In addition, during the long open round game, it is preferable that the player can easily recognize how many prize balls have actually been acquired with respect to the number of obtainable prize balls.

Therefore, when the second round game is started, the denominator is the number of award balls that can be acquired by the player in this big hit game (here, three long open round games), and 2 The present prize ball number display with the total prize ball number of the prize balls actually paid out after the round game of the round is started is performed in the upper right area of the display screen 70 (FIG. 10(A)). reference).

In FIG. 10(A), one game ball is won in the special winning opening 26 and ten prize balls are paid out immediately after the second round of the game is started. The state where the number of prize balls is displayed this time is illustrated. It should be noted that such display of the number of prize balls this time is continuously performed not only in the second round game but also during the third and subsequent round games, and the ending effect (ending period) of this big hit game is It is continued until it is started (see FIGS. 10A to 10D). For example, immediately after the second game ball wins the big winning opening 26 during the third round game, 100 prize balls are paid out in the second round game, and another 20 balls (= Since 10 prize balls have been paid out (2 counts), the current prize ball number display of 120/300 is performed (see FIG. 10B). Further, for example, immediately after the first game ball has won the special winning opening 26 during the fourth round game, a total of 200 prize balls are paid out in the second and third round games. Since 10 (=10×1 count) award balls have been paid out, the 210/300 present award ball count is displayed (see FIG. 10C).

During the three long-opening round games of the second round to the fourth round, it is possible to win 10 game balls to the big winning opening 26, and the game ball to the big winning opening 26, respectively. 10 prize balls are paid out for every winning. For this reason, if the player continues to hit the right side, the current number of prize balls of 300/300 will be displayed at the end of the fourth round game.

In addition, the first round game is an open game related to a small hit game, not a big hit game, and during the open game, the open/close member 29 maintains the open posture for opening the small winning opening 28 for 0.5 seconds. After that, since the short opening operation of closing the small winning opening 28 is repeated, the number of game balls winning the small winning opening 28 during the opening game may not reach 10. For this reason, in the present embodiment, only the award balls paid out during the jackpot game generated by the V winning of the game balls during the open game are displayed as the number of award balls this time, and the award balls are paid out during the open game. The number of prize balls is displayed this time without including the number of prize balls that have been awarded. Therefore, the number of prize balls is not displayed this time during the first round game.

Further, in another embodiment, during one long open round game, after the number of game balls detected by the special winning opening sensor 261 reaches a prescribed number (“10” in the present embodiment), the large winning opening When a game ball wins a prize in 26 (so-called over-winning), the total number of won prize balls obtained by adding the number of prize balls paid out to the over-winning game ball may be displayed. In this case, for example, if two over-winnings have occurred during the round game of the second round to the fourth round, at the end of the round game of the fourth round, the current prize ball number display such as 320/300 is displayed. Will be seen.

(Display of total number of winning balls)
Also, this big hit game is the second big jackpot game, and the total number of award balls obtained in the first big hit game and the total number of award balls currently obtained in this big hit game It is preferable that the player can easily recognize the number of balls. Therefore, when the second round game is started, in the lower right area of the display screen 70, a game ball has been won in the special winning opening 26 from the start of the first big hit game to the present time. The total number of prize balls that the player has won is displayed. In addition, in FIG. 10(A), 600 prize balls are obtained in the first big hit game (6R big hit game) (see FIG. 7(C)), and 100 prize balls are obtained in the open game. , 10 award balls have been won during the second round of this round, so the total number of award balls to be won is "Total 710pt" (= 600 in the first jackpot game + 100 in the open game). (+10) characters are displayed.

It should be noted that this total number of award balls is continuously displayed from the start of the second round game until the ending effect (ending period) of this big hit game is started, and the game at the special winning opening 26. It is appropriately updated each time a ball wins (see FIGS. 10A to 10D). For example, as illustrated in FIG. 10(B), 800 prize balls have been acquired at the time when the second round game is completed, and two game balls are acquired during the third round game. If you have won the prize, the total number of winning balls is displayed as "Total 820pt" (= 600 in the first big hit game + 100 in the open game + 100 in the second round game + 20) It In addition, for example, as illustrated in FIG. 10C, 900 prize balls have been acquired at the time when the third round game is completed, and one game during the fourth round game. If the balls have won, the total number of winning balls is "Total 910pt" (= 600 in the first jackpot game + 100 in the open game + 200 in the second and third round games + 10) The characters are displayed. It should be noted that, in order for the player to easily recognize the current total number of winning prize balls even after the big hit game of this time is finished, the second special symbol and the production symbol after the big hit game (following the small hit game) is finished. The total number of winning prize balls is also displayed during the variable display of (see FIG. 10E).

In the present embodiment, an example is shown in which the total number of prize balls paid out in response to the game balls winning the large winning opening 26 or the small winning opening 28 during the consecutive chan is displayed as the total number of won winning balls. As will be explained, the total winning award ball obtained by further adding the number of award balls paid out in accordance with the fact that a game ball is won in the second starting opening 22 during the small hit game or the big hit game (following the small hit game). The total winning award that displays the number and further adds the number of prize balls paid out in accordance with the fact that the game balls have won in the general winning opening 24 during the small hit game or the big hit game (following the small hit game) The number of balls is displayed, or the game balls are paid out according to the fact that the game balls are won in the second starting opening 22 (and the general winning opening 24) during the small hitting game or the big hitting game (following the small hitting game). The total number of award balls acquired may be displayed by further adding the number of award balls.

Further, in another embodiment, during one long open round game, after the number of game balls detected by the special winning opening sensor 261 reaches a prescribed number (“10” in the present embodiment), the large winning opening When a game ball wins a prize in 26 (so-called over-winning), the total number of won prize balls obtained by adding the number of prize balls paid out to the over-winning game ball may be displayed. In addition, during one open game, after the number of game balls detected by the small prize hole sensor 281 reaches a prescribed number (“10” in the present embodiment), the small prize hole 28 receives a game ball (so-called). In the case of over-winning), the total number of won prize balls obtained by adding the number of award balls paid out to the over-winning game ball may be displayed.

(Round image display)
Further, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, a numerical value indicating the so-called number of rounds is not displayed during the long-opening round game in which the special winning opening 26 is opened for a long time. A hexagonal round image corresponding to the open round game is displayed in the upper center of the display screen 70 (see FIGS. 10A to 10C). For example, when the bonus panel stop effect (see FIG. 8(F) and FIG. 9(I)) is executed during the interval period immediately before the second round game is started, an example is shown in FIG. 10(A). As described above, three round images are displayed with the start of the second round game. The player can easily recognize that at least three long-open round games are performed including the second round game by seeing that these three round images are displayed. is there.

As described above, in the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, during the jackpot game which is performed according to the fact that the game ball wins V during the open game by winning "4R hourly shortening 3 times small hit", this jackpot game is played. The same number as the number of remaining round games (here, 3 pieces) corresponding to the remaining round games (here, 3 long open round games from the 2nd round to the 4th round) performed until the end ) Display control (an example of first display control) for displaying the round image is performed at the start of the second round game.

In addition, since the long open round game is executed three times in the big hit game of this time, a state in which three round images are displayed is illustrated in FIGS. 10A to 10C. Each round image is displayed in a state in which the inside is filled with a predetermined color (black in this embodiment) until the corresponding long open round game ends. For example, at the start of the round game of the second round, none of the three long-opening round games have ended, so all three round images are displayed in black (Fig. 10(A)).

On the other hand, when the corresponding long open round game ends, the black-painted round image changes to a white round image. For example, during the second round of the round game, the number of winning game balls to the big winning opening 26 reaches "10", or 25 from the start of the second round game without the number of winning reaching "10". When the second elapses, the second round of the round game ends, and accordingly, the round image corresponding to the second round of the round image (the leftmost round image of the three round images shown in FIG. 10A). ) Changes from black to white (see FIGS. 10A and 10B). In other words, with the start of the interval period from the end of the second round game to the start of the third round game, the round image corresponding to the second round game changes from black to white. Change without notice.

The change in the display mode of the round image is the same for the round image corresponding to the third round game and the round image corresponding to the fourth round game. That is, the round image corresponding to the round game of the third round (the middle round image of the three round images shown in FIG. 10B) is black with the end of the round game of the third round. A round image corresponding to the fourth round game that changes from filled to white (see FIGS. 10B and 10C) (the right end of the three round images shown in FIG. 10C) 10 does not appear in FIG. 10, but changes from black to white with the end of the fourth round game.

Thus, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the same number of round images as the number of long open round games in the big hit game following the small hit game are displayed on the display screen 70, and each round image corresponds to the long open round. The display mode changes with the end of the game, and the display is continued even after the end of the corresponding long open round game. Therefore, the player can easily recognize how many long open round games are executed without looking at the special winning opening 26, and the long open round game being executed is completed. It is possible to easily recognize whether or not.

By the way, in the 1st round game (open game), the prize hole used is not the big prize hole 26 but the small prize hole 28, but the same number of prize balls that the player can obtain in the long open round game. Can be obtained. Therefore, for example, it is conceivable to adopt a configuration in which a round image corresponding to the first round game (white from the beginning) is displayed with the start of the second round game. However, in this configuration, for example, if "4R hourly short 3 times small hit" is won, four round images will be displayed with the start of the second round game, and four long open rounds from now on. When a game is played, the player may misidentify it. Therefore, in the present embodiment, in order to suppress the occurrence of such a problem, while the round game of the second round is started, the round images corresponding to the round games of the second and subsequent rounds are displayed, The round image corresponding to the first round game is not displayed.

In addition, for example, it is conceivable to adopt a configuration in which a round image corresponding to this open game is displayed at the start of the first round game, that is, a small hit game open game. However, in this configuration, since the round image corresponding to the open game needs to be displayed even after the second round of the round game is started, there is a high possibility of causing the above-mentioned misidentification problem. Further, if such a round image is displayed during the open game, it may hinder the V area suggesting effect and the V winning promotion effect described above with reference to FIG. 9C. Therefore, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the round image corresponding to the open game is not displayed not only during the second and subsequent round games but also during the first round game.

Returning to the description of FIG. 10, when the fourth round of the game is over, the ending period of the jackpot game is reached, and during this ending period, a predetermined jackpot ending effect is executed to notify that the game will shift to the time saving game state again. (See FIG. 10D). Specifically, when the game is controlled in the time saving game state, since the effect is controlled in the effect mode called "continuous hit chance", as shown in FIG. 10D during the ending period of the jackpot game. In addition, an effect display is displayed to notify that the time-saving game state will be entered, such as "a continuous hit chance rush!"

In this way, when the ending period of the jackpot game in which the ending effect is performed ends, the second special symbol determination that has been held is executed, and with the start of the variable display of the second special symbol, the fluctuation of the three symbol rows The display is started (see FIG. 10(E)). In addition, when the game is controlled in the time saving game state where the game ball is in a high base state where the game ball is easily won in the second starting opening 22, the player makes a right hit to cause the second starting opening 22 to win the game ball. There is a need. Therefore, during the variable display of the second special symbol and the effect symbol, the right-handing promotion display similar to that during the long-opening round game is performed (for example, see FIGS. 10A and 10E).

If you win "4R Hours, 3rd small win", the BONUS panel stop effect (see Fig. 8(F) and Fig. 9(I)) is executed during the interval period immediately after the end of the opening game, and the second round. With the start of the round game, three round images of the same number as the number of long open round games to be executed are displayed. In this way, when the “4R hourly shortening 3 times small hit” is won, the number of long open round games executed and the number of round images displayed on the display screen 70 always match. For this reason, in the case of winning the "4R hourly short 3 times small hit", the round image increase effect (see FIG. 8(J)) is not executed after the BONUS panel stop effect is executed.

Also, up to this point, in the case of winning "4R Hours 3 times small hit", the right hit promotion display, the number of consecutive chan, the current prize ball, which is performed during the small hit game and the big hit game following the small hit game. The presentations such as the number display, the total number of awarded balls display, and the round image display have been explained, but these presentations include "6R hour short 3 times small hit", "8R hour short 3 times small hit", "10R hour short 3 times small hit". The same applies when a "winning" is won.

<Example of the first effect when you win the 10R hour reduction 3 times small win>
Next, with reference to FIG. 11, a first specific example of the effect performed when the “10R hour reduction 3 times small hit” is won will be described. Here, FIG. 11 is a screen view showing a first specific example of the effect that is performed when the “10R time reduction 3 times small hit” is won. In the following description, a part of the description of the effect that is common to the effect that is performed when the player wins the “4R short-time 3 times small hit” is omitted, and the difference from this effect is mainly described.

When the determination result of the second special symbol determination performed in the time saving game state is “10R time saving 3 times small hit”, as in the case of winning “4R time saving 3 times small hit”, the small hit game Is done. During the opening game of this small hit game, the same V area suggesting effect and V winning promotion effect as described above with reference to FIG. 9C are executed. In response to these effects, when the player makes a right hit during the open game and wins a game ball with a V prize, the same V prize notification effect as described above based on FIGS. 9D and 9E is obtained. It is executed (see FIG. 11A).

When the opening game in which the V prize notification effect is performed is completed, a predetermined interval period is set prior to the start of the second round game in which the special winning opening 26 is opened, and when this interval period is started, Based on 9F and 9G, the same panel variation effect (see FIG. 8E) as described above is executed (see FIGS. 11B and 11C). Then, when a predetermined time elapses after the panel variation effect is started, an operation promotion effect that prompts the player to operate the first effect button 35 is executed as described above with reference to FIG. 9(H). (See FIG. 11D).

For this operation promotion effect, when the player operates the first effect button 35 within the effective period, the small hit related to the second special symbol determination that triggered the execution of the small hit game this time is "10R 3 times shorter Since it is a “small hit”, a big BONUS panel stop effect (see FIG. 8(G)) of definitely stopping the “10R hour reduction three small wins” is executed to stop the big BONUS panel (FIG. 11(E)). reference). If the player does not operate the first effect button 35 within the effective period, the big BONUS panel stop effect is executed with the end of the effective period.

When the Big BONUS panel stop effect is executed during the interval period immediately after the end of the open game, nine round images are displayed along with the start of the second round game (see FIG. 11(F)). .. Specifically, in the case of winning “3 times of 4R hour/hour reduction”, three round images are displayed as described above with reference to FIG. When the “small win” is won, nine round images are simultaneously displayed in the form of displaying six round images under the three round images. Here, the nine round images are displayed because the first round game (open game) of the ten round games has already ended, and the second round game is included. This is because 9 long open round games will be played from now on.

As described above, in the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the big BONUS panel is stopped during the jackpot game which is performed according to the fact that the game ball has won V during the open game by winning the “10R hour short 3 times small hit”. The effect (an example of the second notification effect) is executed. When this big BONUS panel stop effect is executed, it corresponds to the remaining round games (here, 9 long open round games from the 2nd round to the 10th round) performed until the jackpot game ends. However, display control (an example of the second display control) for displaying the same number of round images as the number of remaining round games (here, 9) is performed at the start of the second round game.

During execution of the second round game, all round images are displayed in black (see FIG. 11(F)). On the other hand, when the round game of the second round is completed, the round image corresponding to the round game of the second round (the left round image in the upper row of the nine round images displayed in the upper and lower two rows) Changes from black to white (see FIGS. 11F and 11G). In addition, when the third round game is finished, the round image corresponding to the third round game (the center round image in the upper row of the nine round images displayed in the upper and lower two rows) is painted black. To white (see FIGS. 11G and 11H). In addition, when the fourth round game is finished, the round image corresponding to the fourth round game (the right round image in the upper row of the nine round images displayed in the upper and lower two rows) is painted black. To white (see FIGS. 11H and 11I).

And, although not shown in the figure, when the round game of the fifth round is finished, the round image corresponding to the round game of the fifth round (of the nine round images displayed in the upper and lower two stages, the lower stage The leftmost round image in) changes from black to white. After that, similarly, each time the long open round game ends, the display mode of the corresponding round image changes.

11F to 11I exemplify how the display of the number of prize balls this time and the display of the total number of acquired prize balls are updated each time a game ball is won in the special winning opening 26. Since the update of the number of prize balls display is performed in the same manner as described above with reference to FIGS. 10A to 10C, detailed description thereof will be omitted here.

<The second example of performance when you win the 10R Hour 3 times small win>
Next, with reference to FIGS. 12 and 13, a second specific example of the effect performed when the “10R hourly shortening 3 times small hit” is won will be described. Here, FIGS. 12 and 13 are screen diagrams showing a second specific example of the effect performed when the “10R hourly shortening 3 times small hit” is won. Note that the following description is common to the first specific example of the effect that is performed when the player wins the “4R hour-short 3 times small hit” and the effect that is performed when the “10R hour-short 3rd small hit” is won. The description of the effects will be partially omitted, and the differences from these effects will be mainly described.

When the determination result of the second special symbol determination performed in the time saving game state is “10R time saving 3 times small hit”, as in the case of winning “4R time saving 3 times small hit”, the small hit game Is done. During the opening game of this small hit game, the same V area suggesting effect and V winning promotion effect as described above with reference to FIG. 9C are executed. In response to these effects, when the player makes a right hit during the open game and wins a game ball with a V prize, the same V prize notification effect as described above based on FIGS. 9D and 9E is obtained. It is executed (see FIG. 12A).

When the opening game in which the V prize notification effect is performed is completed, a predetermined interval period is set prior to the start of the second round game in which the special winning opening 26 is opened, and when this interval period is started, The panel variation effect similar to that described above is executed based on 9F and 9G (see FIG. 12B). Then, when a predetermined time elapses after the panel variation effect is started, an operation promotion effect that prompts the player to operate the first effect button 35 is executed as described above with reference to FIG. 9(H). (See FIG. 12C).

For this operation promotion effect, when the player operates the first effect button 35 within the effective period, the small hit related to the second special symbol determination that triggered the execution of the small hit game this time is "10R 3 times shorter Despite being a “small hit”, a BONUS panel stop effect (see FIG. 8F) for stopping the BONUS panel is executed (see FIG. 12D). If the player does not operate the first effect button 35 within the effective period, the BONUS panel stop effect is executed with the end of the effective period.

Thus, when the BONUS panel stop effect is executed during the interval period immediately after the end of the open game, three round images are displayed along with the start of the second round game (FIG. 12(E )reference). As is clear from the notations in FIGS. 10(A) and 12(E), at the start of the round game of the second round related to “10R time reduction 3 times small hit”, 2 related to “4R time reduction 3 times small hit” The same three round images as at the start of the round game of the round are displayed. For this reason, it is possible to make the player feel that the small hit this time is “3 times small hits in 4R hour reduction”.

During execution of the second round game, all three round images are displayed in black (see FIG. 12(E)). On the other hand, when the second round game is finished, the round image corresponding to the second round game (the leftmost round image of the three round images) changes from black to white ( See FIGS. 12E and 12F). Further, when the third round game is completed, the round image corresponding to the third round game (the middle round image of the three round images) changes from black to white (FIG. 12( (See F) and (G)). Further, when the fourth round game is completed, the round image corresponding to the fourth round game (the rightmost round image of the three round images) changes from black to white (FIG. 12( G) and (H)).

FIG. 12(H) exemplifies a state in which a performance during a predetermined interval is being performed during the interval period immediately after the fourth round game related to "10R hourly shortening 3 times small hit" is finished. .. As is clear from the notation in FIG. 12(H), in this interval effect, since all three round images are displayed in a white state, the player who sees this has a long open round game. It is possible to make it feel as if it was finished three times.

Here, the big hit game of this time is executed in response to winning the "10R hour-short 3 times small hit". For this reason, when the interval period in which the effect during the interval of FIG. 12(H) is executed ends, the fifth round game is started, and along with this, a predetermined accessory action effect is executed (FIG. 12( See I)). Specifically, the movable decorative member 14 (see FIG. 2), which is arranged at the initial position so as to be hidden behind the decorative member 13, descends to the operation position that covers the central region of the display screen 70. Then, as the movable decoration member 14 emits light in a predetermined light emitting pattern in the state of being arranged in this operating position, a predetermined effect image for enhancing the effect effect of the movable decoration member 14 is displayed in the entire area of the display screen 70. It

Next, as the predetermined time (for example, 3 seconds) elapses after the round game of the fifth round is started and the accessory motion effect is finished, a predetermined promotion effect using the display screen 70 (see FIG. 13 ( Refer to A)) is executed. Specifically, as the movable decorative member 14 returns to the initial position, the big BONUS panel is first displayed in the central area of the display screen 70, and then the big BONUS panel is displayed on the display screen 70 in full screen. The effect display to be displayed is executed.

This promotion effect ends when a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds) elapses after the accessory motion effect ends, and in the middle of the fifth round game, that is, after the fifth round game is started, for example. At the timing when 8 seconds (=3 seconds+5 seconds) have elapsed, a predetermined mid-round effect (see FIG. 13B) related to the fifth round game is started. Specifically, the right-handing promotion display, the number of consecutive chans, the current award ball count display, the total award ball count display, and the round image display, which were performed during the interval period immediately after the end of the fourth round game, are displayed. It is restarted (see FIG. 12(H) and FIG. 13(B)).

After the round game of the fourth round is completed, the long open round game of the fifth round to the tenth round is executed a total of six times. Therefore, regarding the display of the number of prize balls, the value of the denominator is "600". (=100 pieces×6 rounds) is added. Specifically, as illustrated in FIG. 12(H) and FIG. 13(B), the display of "300/300" related to the present prize ball number display is changed to the display of "300/900". ..

Regarding the round image display, during the interval period immediately after the end of the round game of the fourth round, three white round image images were displayed, while during the round of the fifth round game. In the presentation, a total of 9 round images obtained by adding 6 round images filled with black to these 3 round images outlined by white are displayed. From the state in which the three outlined white round images are displayed (the state illustrated in FIG. 12H), a total of three outlined white round images and six black filled round images is added. A series of effects that change to a state in which nine round images are displayed (a state illustrated in FIG. 13B) corresponds to the round image increase effect in FIG. 8(J).

In the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the following display control (the following is performed during the jackpot game performed in response to the fact that the game ball has won V during the open game by winning “10R hour short 3 times small hit”. 3 display control example) is executed. Specifically, if the BONUS panel stop effect is executed during the execution of the jackpot game, at the start of the round game of the second round, the remaining round games that are performed until the jackpot game of this ninth round is finished The same three round images as the round images displayed in the round game of the second round related to "4R time reduction 3 times small hit" corresponding to each part are displayed (see FIG. 12(E)). Then, after the predetermined number of times (three times in the present embodiment) of the round game (the second round to the fourth round of the round game) are played, the remaining 9 rounds of jackpot games are played until the end. The same number of round images (here, “6”) as the number of round games (the fifth to tenth round games in this embodiment) are displayed (see FIG. 13B).

Before the round image increase effect is executed, after the BONUS panel stop effect is executed, all three black-painted round images are changed to white round image, whereas the round image increase effect is changed. When executed, after the Big BONUS panel is displayed on the full screen, 6 black round images are newly displayed in addition to the 3 white round images. For this reason, it is possible to make the player who thought that the fourth round game is the final round feel surprising and to increase the number of prize balls that can be obtained in this big hit game. As a result, it is possible to obtain a high performance effect.

In addition, since the round game of the fifth round is already started during execution of the accessory motion production and promotion production, the player can make a right hit to win the game ball at the special winning opening 26. Is. In FIG. 13(B), the player has stopped right-handing at the end of the third round game, and as a result, the value of the numerator related to the total prize ball count display and the current prize ball count display. It can be seen that is not updated, but if the player is making a right-hand hit during the execution of the accessory motion production and promotion production, the number of prize balls corresponding to the number of game balls that have won the special winning opening 26 will be obtained. In the added state, the display of the total number of awarded balls and the display of the number of currently awarded balls are restarted.

Further, in the present embodiment, a case will be described as an example in which a total of nine round images are displayed simultaneously with the start of the in-round effect related to the fifth round game, but in other embodiments, promotion effect Immediately after the end of the above, first display the three white round images, and then, under these three round images, the six black round images in sequence, one by one, or six together. You may make it additionally display.

As is clear from the notations of FIG. 12(I) and FIG. 13(A), during execution of the accessory motion production and promotion production, the fifth round game including the three white round images All the effect images (refer to FIG. 12(H)) related to the effect during the interval which have been displayed on the display screen 70 immediately before the start of () are hidden (refer to FIGS. 12(I) and 13(A)). In this way, since all the effect images displayed on the display screen 70 until just before the start of the round game of the fifth round are temporarily hidden, from the effect during the interval illustrated in FIG. 12(H). , It is possible to smoothly switch the display to the in-round effect illustrated in FIG. 13(B).

Returning to the description of FIG. 13, when the round game of the fifth round ends, the round image corresponding to the round game of the fifth round (of the nine round images displayed in the upper and lower two stages, the leftmost round in the lower stage) (Image) changes from black to white (see FIGS. 13B and 13C). When the round game of the sixth round is completed, the round image corresponding to the round game of the sixth round (of the nine round images displayed in the upper and lower two stages, the second round image from the left in the lower stage) Changes from black to white (see FIGS. 13C and 13D). In addition, when the round game of the seventh round is finished, the round image corresponding to the round game of the seventh round (of the nine round images displayed in the upper and lower two stages, the third round image from the left in the lower stage) Changes from black to white (see FIGS. 13D and 13E).

Further, when the eighth round game is finished, the round image corresponding to the eighth round game (of the nine round images displayed in the upper and lower two stages, the third round image from the right in the lower stage) Changes from black to white (see FIGS. 13E and 13F). Further, when the ninth round game is finished, a round image corresponding to the ninth round game (of the nine round images displayed in the upper and lower two stages, the second round image from the right in the lower stage) Changes from black to white (see FIGS. 13F and 13G). Then, when the 10th round game is completed, the round image corresponding to the 10th round game (the rightmost round image in the lower row of the 9 round images displayed in the upper and lower rows) is painted black. To white (see FIGS. 13G and 13H). Then, in the interval period after the end of the 10th round game, the ending effect similar to that described above based on FIG. 10D is executed.

13B to 13H exemplify how the current prize ball count display and the total acquired prize ball count display are updated each time a game ball is won in the special winning opening 26. Since the update of the number of prize balls display is performed in the same manner as described above with reference to FIGS. 10A to 10C, detailed description thereof will be omitted here.

(Relation between production and production design that is performed during jackpot game)
By the way, there is the following relationship between the effect and the effect design that are performed during the jackpot game. That is, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the determination result of the second special symbol determination is “small hit”, the small hit symbol for notifying the small hit as the second special symbol is stopped and displayed. , “111”, “222”, “333”, “444”, “555”, “666”, “777”, and “888”, three effect symbols showing a doublet on the display screen 70. Stop the book. Here, "777" is an effect design that definitely informs "10R time reduction 3 times small hit", and that three effect patterns showing the doublet of "777" on the display screen 70 are permanently stopped. Accordingly, when the small hit game and the big hit game are executed, one of the big BONUS panel stop effect (see FIG. 8(G)) and the round image increase effect (see FIG. 8(J)) must be executed without fail. become. That is, the three effect symbols showing the doublet of "777" can be selected when the "10R hour reduction 3 times small hit" is won, while the other three types of small hits (see FIG. 7D). If you win any of the), it is not possible to select.

Therefore, the player can enjoy the game while expecting that "777" will be permanently stopped, as an effect symbol for informing the small hit related to the second special symbol determination.

(Indication by V winning notification production)
Next, a V winning notification effect (FIGS. 9(D) and (E), FIG. 11(A), FIG. 12(A)) performed on condition that the game ball has passed through the V winning hole sensor 283 during the open game. (See) to explain the suggestions. Although not shown in the figure, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the game ball passes through the V winning opening sensor 283 during the open game, a star-shaped mark including the character “V” is displayed on the display screen 70. Although it is displayed, there are cases where the character "V" is displayed in the first typeface (normal typeface) and cases where the letter "V" is displayed in the second typeface (special typeface).

In the present embodiment, four types of small hits illustrated in FIG. 7D are prepared as the small hits related to the second special symbol determination, however, no matter which small hit is won, "V" The characters may be displayed in the first typeface or in the second typeface. However, if you win the "10R hour reduction 3 times small hit", the second typeface is selected at a higher ratio than the first typeface when selecting the typeface of the letter "V" by the effect drawing. To be done. On the other hand, if you win "4R Hourly 3rd Small Win", if you win "6R Hourly 3rd Small Win", and if you win "8R Hour 3rd Small Win", conversely, "V The first typeface is selected at a higher ratio than the second typeface as the typeface of the character “”.

Therefore, when the star-shaped mark containing the letter "V" in the second typeface is displayed, compared to the case where the star-shaped mark containing the letter "V" in the first typeface is displayed. , It is more likely that you have won the "10R hour reduction 3 times small hit", and the player can enjoy the game while expecting big BONUS panel stop effect and round image increase effect to be executed. is there.

Here, the case in which the possibility of winning “10R hour reduction 3 times small hit” is suggested by the typeface of the character “V” related to the V winning notification effect has been described as an example. Apart from this, for example, it is possible that an aura image showing the aura emitted from the letter "V" is displayed around the letter "V" and that "10R hour reduction 3 times small hit" is won. If it is low, a blue aura image is displayed, and if there is a relatively high probability of winning the “10R hour short 3 times small hit”, a red aura image is displayed and “10R hour short 3 times small hit” is displayed. A configuration in which a rainbow-colored aura image is displayed may be adopted in order to definitely notify that the “win” has been won.

The adoption of such a configuration can be realized by performing the following effect control. Specifically, in the case of winning the “10R hour reduction 3 times small hit”, when selecting the display color of the aura image, the red color is selected at a higher ratio than the blue color. Then, when any of the remaining three types of small hits (see FIG. 7D) different from the “10R hour reduction three small hits” is won, blue is selected at a higher ratio than red. In addition, the rainbow color can be selected in the case of winning the “10R hour reduction 3 times small hit”, while the rainbow color is not selected in the case of winning one of the remaining 3 types of small hits. To do so.

With regard to the V winning notification production, by adopting these configurations, it is possible to infer from the typeface of the character of "V" whether or not there is a possibility of winning the "10R hour reduction 3 times small hit" or the character of "V". It is possible to enjoy the game while inferring the possibility of winning “10R hour reduction 3 times small hit” from the color of the aura image related to (1).

Hereinafter, a process performed by each control board to realize the game control and the effect control described based on the drawings up to FIG. 13 will be described.

[Interrupt processing by the main control board 80]
Next, the interrupt processing executed in the main control board 80 will be described with reference to FIG. Here, FIG. 14 is a flowchart illustrating an interrupt process executed in the main control board 80. The main control board 80 repeatedly executes the series of processing illustrated in FIG. 14 at regular time intervals (for example, 4 milliseconds) during normal operation except for special cases such as power-on and power-off. .. Note that the processing of the main control board 80, which will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIG. 14 and subsequent figures, is performed according to an instruction issued by the main CPU 81 based on a program stored in the main ROM 82.

First, the main CPU 81 executes a random number update process for updating various random numbers such as a big hit random number, a big hit symbol random number, a small hit symbol random number, a reach random number, a variable pattern random number, and a normal symbol random number (step S1). The jackpot random number, the jackpot symbol random number, the jackpot symbol random number, the reach random number, the variable pattern random number, and the ordinary symbol random number are incremented by "1" every time the process of step S1 is performed. A loop counter is used as a counter for performing the process of step S1, and each random number is returned to “0” and updated after reaching a preset maximum value.

Following the processing of step S1, the main CPU 81 obtains various random numbers in response to the input of the detection signals from the first starting opening sensor 211, the second starting opening sensor 221, and the gate sensor 251. The sensor detection process including the process is executed (step S2). This sensor detection processing will be described later in detail based on FIG.

Subsequent to the processing of step S2, the main CPU 81 executes a special symbol determination, and the first special symbol display 41 or the second special symbol display 42 variably displays the special symbol, and then the determination result of the special symbol determination. The special symbol process including the process of stopping and displaying the special symbol indicating is executed (step S3). This special symbol processing will be described later in detail based on FIG.

Subsequent to the process of step S3, the main CPU 81 includes a process of executing a normal symbol determination, displaying the normal symbol on the normal symbol display 43 in a variable manner, and then stopping and displaying a normal symbol indicating the result of the normal symbol determination. Normal symbol processing is executed (step S4).

Subsequent to the processing of step S4, the main CPU 81 controls the second starting opening solenoid 222 that operates the opening/closing member 23 when it is determined that the second starting opening 22 is opened as a result of the normal symbol determination. A second start opening/closing control process for opening/closing the 2 start opening 22 is executed (step S5).

Subsequent to the process of step S5, when the main CPU 81 determines that it is a “small hit” in the big hit determination process executed in the special symbol process of step S3, the small winning port solenoid 282 (and the V winning port solenoid 286). ) Is controlled to open and close the small winning opening 28 (and the V winning opening 287) (S6). The small winning opening opening/closing control process will be described later in detail with reference to FIGS.

Following the processing of step S6, the main CPU 81 controls the special winning opening solenoid 262 to control the special winning opening 26 when it is determined that the jackpot determination processing is executed in the special symbol processing of step S3. The special winning opening opening/closing control processing for opening and closing is executed (step S7). The special winning opening opening/closing control process will be described later in detail with reference to FIGS. 22 to 24.

Subsequent to the processing of step S7, the main CPU 81 executes prize ball processing for controlling payout of prize balls according to winning of the game balls (step S8). The prize ball processing will be described later in detail with reference to FIG.

Subsequent to the processing of step S8, the main CPU 81 transmits to the sub-control board 90 information necessary for determining various commands and effect contents set (stored) in the main RAM 83 in the processing steps before step S7. The process is executed (step S9).

[Sensor detection processing by the main control board 80]
FIG. 15 is a detailed flowchart of the sensor detection process in step S2 of FIG. As illustrated in FIG. 15, following the random number update process of step S1, the main CPU 81 causes the gate sensor 251 to pass the game ball to the gate 25 based on the presence or absence of the detection signal input from the gate sensor 251. It is determined whether or not it is detected (step S201). Here, when it is determined that the gate sensor 251 has detected the passage of the game ball to the gate 25 (step S201: YES), the normal symbol determination holding number F stored in the main RAM 83 is set in advance. It is determined whether or not it is less than the maximum number Fmax (“4” in the present embodiment) of the symbol determination (step S202).

When determining that the number F of reservations is less than "4" (step S202: YES), the main CPU 81 updates the number F of reservations by "1" (step S203), and the random number updating process of step S1 is performed. Regarding the normal symbol random number that is updated each time it is performed, the value of the timing at which the passage of the game ball to the gate 25 is detected is acquired and stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 83 (step S204).

On the other hand, when the main CPU 81 executes the process of step S204 and determines that the gate sensor 251 does not detect passage of the game ball to the gate 25 (step S201: NO), the number F of reservations is less than “4”. When it is determined that it is not (step S202: NO), the second starting opening sensor 221 detects the winning of the game ball to the second starting opening 22 based on the presence or absence of the detection signal input from the second starting opening sensor 221. It is determined whether or not (step S206). Here, when it is determined that the second starting opening sensor 221 has detected the winning of the game ball to the second starting opening 22 (step S206: YES), the number T2 for holding the second special symbol determination stored in the main RAM 83 is held. However, it is determined whether or not it is less than the maximum reserved number T2max (“4” in the present embodiment) of the preset second special symbol determination (step S207).

When determining that the number T2 of reservations is less than "4" (step S207: YES), the main CPU 81 updates the value by adding "1" to the number T2 of reservations (step S208), and the random number updating process of step S1 is performed. With respect to the jackpot random number, the jackpot symbol random number, the jackpot symbol random number, the reach random number, and the variation pattern random number that are updated each time they are acquired, the value of the timing at which the winning of the game ball to the second starting opening 22 is detected is obtained (step). S209).

In this way, according to the establishment of the acquisition condition that the winning of the game ball to the second starting opening 22 is detected in the state where the number of holdings T2 is less than the maximum number of holdings T2max, various random numbers related to the second special symbol determination are To be acquired. In addition, when various random numbers are acquired in a situation where the second special symbol determination and the variable display of the second special symbol can be immediately executed, these random numbers are directly stored in a predetermined determination storage area in the main RAM 83. If various random numbers are acquired in a situation where the random numbers cannot be executed immediately, these random numbers are stored in any one of the special figure 2, first reserved storage area to the special figure 2, fourth reserved storage area in the main RAM 83. Stored in.

When executing the processing of step S209, the main CPU 81 determines whether or not the current state is the high base state (step S210). The main RAM 83 stores a time saving game flag. At this time, the short game flag is set to "OFF" when the operation of the opening/closing member 23 is controlled so that the game ball is in the low base state where it is difficult to win the game ball in the second starting port 22, and the game ball is in the second starting port 22. Is a flag that is set to "ON" when the operation of the opening/closing member 23 is controlled so as to be in a high base state where winning is easy. In step S210, the main CPU 81 determines whether or not the current state is the high base state, based on whether or not the time saving game flag is set to "ON".

When the main CPU 81 determines that the current state is the high base state (step S210: YES), that is, when the time saving game flag is set to "ON", the preliminary determination regarding the suspension of the second special symbol determination The process is executed (step S211). Specifically, a jackpot determination process (see FIG. 17) and a variation pattern selection process (see FIG. 18), which will be described later, are executed based on various random numbers acquired in response to a game ball winning the second starting opening 22. Prior to being performed, based on various random numbers acquired in the process of step S209, it is pre-determined whether or not to be a big hit (or a small hit), and when the second special symbol determination is executed, 2 Pre-determination processing is performed to determine in advance which variation pattern is selected as the variation pattern of the special symbol. The pre-determination information that is the result of the pre-determination process is stored in the same reserved storage area where the jackpot random numbers and the like used in the pre-determination process are stored.

In addition, during the jackpot game, not even during the variation display of the special symbol, if the game ball wins the second starting opening 22 in the state where the number T2 of holding of the second special symbol determination is "0", depending on the winning. The obtained various random numbers are directly stored in the determination storage area, and the second special symbol determination based on these random numbers is immediately executed. In this case, since the second special symbol determination is not suspended, the preliminary determination process related to the second special symbol determination is not performed. Although detailed description is omitted, the preliminary determination information indicating the result of the preliminary determination process determines whether or not to execute the so-called prefetch effect, which is performed prior to the variable display of the second special symbol in the time saving game state. It is used for a process, a process for determining the effect content of the prefetch effect when the prefetch effect is executed, and the like.

When the main CPU 81 executes the process of step S211, or determines that it is not in the high base state (step S210: NO), it sets a hold command related to the second special symbol determination in the main RAM 83 (step S212). This suspension command is a command for notifying that the second special symbol determination is suspended, and is transmitted to the sub control board 90 by the transmission processing in step S9. In addition, when the process of step S212 is performed without performing the preliminary determination process of step S211, a hold command that does not include the preliminary determination information is transmitted to the sub control board 90. On the other hand, when the process of step S212 is performed after the pre-determination process of step S211, a hold command including the pre-determination information is transmitted to the sub control board 90.

On the other hand, when the main CPU 81 executes the process of step S212 and determines that the second starting opening sensor 221 does not detect the winning of the game ball to the second starting opening 22 (step S206: NO), the second When it is determined that the reserved number T2 of the special symbol determination is not less than "4" (step S207: NO), the first starting port sensor 211 is based on the presence or absence of the detection signal input from the first starting port sensor 211. It is determined whether or not the winning of the game ball to the first starting opening 21 is detected (step S214). Here, when it is determined that the first starting opening sensor 211 detects the winning of the game ball with respect to the first starting opening 21 (step S214: YES), the number T1 for holding the first special symbol determination stored in the main RAM 83 is held. However, it is determined whether or not it is less than the preset maximum reserved number T1max (“4” in the present embodiment) of the first special symbol determination set in advance (step S215).

When the main CPU 81 determines that the number T1 of reservations is less than "4" (step S215: YES), it updates the number T1 of reservations to a value obtained by adding "1" (step S216), and the random number updating process of step S1 is executed. With respect to the jackpot random number, jackpot symbol random number, reach random number, and variation pattern random number that are updated each time, the value of the timing at which the winning of the game ball to the first starting opening 21 is detected is obtained (step S217).

In this way, various random numbers relating to the first special symbol determination are provided in accordance with the establishment of the acquisition condition that the winning of the game ball with respect to the first starting opening 21 is detected in the state where the number T1 of holdings is less than the maximum number T1max of holdings. To be acquired. In addition, when various random numbers are acquired in a situation in which the first special symbol determination and the variable display of the first special symbol can be immediately executed, these random numbers are directly stored in the determination storage area and cannot be immediately executed. When various kinds of random numbers are acquired in, the random numbers are stored in any of the special figure 1/first reserved storage area to the special figure 1/four reserved storage area in the main RAM 83.

When executing the process of step S217, the main CPU 81 determines whether or not the current state is the high base state, similarly to the process of step S210 (step S218). Here, when it is determined that the current state is not the high base state (step S218: NO), that is, when the time saving game flag is set to "OFF", the preliminary determination process for suspending the first special symbol determination Is executed (step S219). Specifically, a jackpot determination process (see FIG. 17) and a variation pattern selection process (see FIG. 18), which will be described later, are executed based on various random numbers acquired in response to a game ball winning the first starting opening 21. Prior to being done, based on various random numbers acquired in the process of step S217, it is pre-determined whether or not it is a big hit, and the variation of the first special symbol when the first special symbol determination is executed. Pre-determination processing is performed to determine in advance which variation pattern is selected as the pattern. The pre-determination information that is the result of the pre-determination process is stored in the same reserved storage area where the jackpot random numbers and the like used in the pre-determination process are stored.

In addition, when the game ball is won in the first starting opening 21 in the state where the number T1 of holding of the first special symbol determination is "0", not during the jackpot game and during the variation display of the special symbol, depending on the winning. The obtained various random numbers are directly stored in the determination storage area, and the first special symbol determination based on these random numbers is immediately executed. In this case, since the first special symbol determination is not suspended, the preliminary determination process related to the first special symbol determination is not performed. Although detailed description is omitted, the preliminary determination information indicating the result of the preliminary determination process determines whether or not to execute the so-called prefetch effect, which is performed prior to the variable display of the first special symbol in the normal gaming state. It is used for processing, processing for determining the effect contents of the prefetch effect when the prefetch effect is executed, and the like.

When the main CPU 81 executes the process of step S219 or determines that it is in the high base state (step S218: YES), it sets the hold command related to the first special symbol determination in the main RAM 83 (step S220). This suspension command is a command for notifying that the first special symbol determination is suspended, and is transmitted to the sub control board 90 by the transmission processing in step S9. When the process of step S220 is performed without performing the preliminary determination process of step S219, a hold command that does not include the preliminary determination information is transmitted to the sub control board 90. On the other hand, when the process of step S220 is performed after the pre-determination process of step S219 is performed, a hold command including the pre-determination information is transmitted to the sub control board 90.

[Special symbol processing by main control board 80]
Next, with reference to FIG. 16, the details of the special symbol processing executed by the main control board 80 will be described. Here, FIG. 16 is a detailed flowchart of the special symbol processing in step S3 of FIG.

As illustrated in FIG. 16, the main CPU 81 is in the special game based on whether or not one of the big hit game flag and the small hit game flag stored in the main RAM 83 is set to “ON”. Or not (step S301). Here, the jackpot game flag is a flag indicating whether or not the jackpot game is being executed, and is set to "ON" at the start of the jackpot game and set to "OFF" at the end of the jackpot game. The small hit game flag is a flag indicating whether or not the small hit game is being executed, and is set to "ON" at the start of the small hit game and set to "OFF" at the end of the small hit game. It Here, if it is determined that the special game is in progress (step S301: YES), that is, if the big hit game or the small hit game is being executed, the process proceeds to the normal symbol process of step S4.

When determining that the special game is not in progress (step S301: NO), the main CPU 81 determines whether or not the special symbols are being displayed in a variable manner (step S302). Here, when it is determined that the variable display of the special symbol is not being displayed (step S302: NO), it is determined whether the number T2 of reservations for the second special symbol determination stored in the main RAM 83 is “1” or more. Yes (step S303). If it is determined that the number T2 of reservations is "1" or more (step S303: YES), the number T2 of reservations is updated to a value obtained by subtracting "1" (step S304).

When the main CPU 81 determines that the number T2 of holdings is not “1” or more (step S303: NO), whether the number T1 of holdings of the first special symbol determination stored in the main RAM 83 is “1” or more. It is determined (step S305). If it is determined that the number T1 of reservations is "1" or more (step S305: YES), the number T1 of reservations is updated to a value obtained by subtracting "1" (step S306).

When the process of step S304 or the process of step S306 is executed, the main CPU 81 executes the shift process for the reserved storage area of the main RAM 83 (step S307). Specifically, when the process of step S307 is executed subsequent to the process of step S304, a shift process for shifting the information stored in the special figure 2/first reserved storage region to the determination storage region is executed. At that time, if the information is also stored in the reserved storage areas subsequent to the special figure 2/second reserved storage area, a shift process for shifting the information to the special figure 2/first reserved storage area side is also included. To execute. On the other hand, when the shift process is executed subsequent to the process of step S306, the shift process for shifting the information stored in the special figure 1/first reserved storage region to the determination storage region is executed. At that time, if the information is also stored in the reserved storage areas after the special figure 1/second reserved storage area, a shift process for shifting the information to the special figure 1/first reserved storage area side is also included. To execute.

When the main CPU 81 stores the information necessary for the second special symbol determination (or the first special symbol determination) such as the jackpot random number in the determination storage area by the shift process of step S307, based on these information, the process of step S308 is performed. The jackpot determination process and the variation pattern selection process of step S309 are executed.

In addition, not during the big hit game, not during the small hit game, even during the fluctuation display of the special symbol, both the number T1 for holding the first special symbol determination and the number T2 for holding the second special symbol determination are "0". When the game ball wins the first starting opening 21 (or the second starting opening 22), information such as a jackpot random number acquired according to the winning is directly stored in the determination storage area. In such a case, the jackpot determination process and the variation pattern selection process are executed without executing the shift process of step S307.

The main CPU 81 executes the big hit determination process based on the random number stored in the determination storage area (step S308). Regarding the first special symbol determination, by executing this jackpot determination process, it is determined whether or not it is a jackpot, and when it is determined that it is a jackpot, the type of jackpot (jackpot symbol) is determined. become. Further, with respect to the second special symbol determination, by executing this jackpot determination process, whether or not it is a jackpot, and whether or not it is a jackpot, and when it is determined that it is a jackpot, the type of jackpot ( Big hit pattern) is determined, and if it is determined that it is a small hit, the type of small hit (small hit pattern) is determined. Then, the special symbol setting information indicating the results of these processes is set in the main RAM 83. This jackpot determination process will be described later in detail with reference to FIG.

Following the jackpot determination process of step S308, the main CPU 81 executes a variation pattern selection process of selecting a variation pattern of the special symbol (step S309). This fluctuation pattern selection processing will be described later in detail with reference to FIG.

Following the processing of step S309, the main CPU 81 sets the special symbol setting information set in the processing of step S308, the setting information of this special symbol is related to the first special symbol determination, or the second special symbol determination. A fluctuation start command including information indicating whether it is related, setting information of the fluctuation pattern selected in the process of step S309, information regarding the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 and the like is set in the main RAM 83 (step S310). This variation start command is a command for instructing the start of the effect associated with the variation display of the special symbol, and is transmitted to the sub control board 90 by the transmission processing in step S9. As a result, the variation effect including the variation display of the effect symbol on the display screen 70 is started.

Following the processing of step S310, the main CPU 81 starts the variable display of the special symbol based on the setting information of the variation pattern included in the variation start command set in the processing of step S310 (step S311). At that time, when the processing of steps S308 to S310 is performed in a state in which the information related to the first special symbol determination is stored in the determination storage area, of the first special symbol in the first special symbol display 41. Start variable display. On the other hand, when the processing of steps S308 to S310 is performed in a state in which the information related to the second special symbol determination is stored in the determination storage area, the fluctuation of the second special symbol in the second special symbol display 42. Start display.

Next, the main CPU 81 starts measuring the elapsed time after starting the variable display of the special symbol in step S311 (step S312). When the main CPU 81 executes the process of step S312 or determines that the special symbols are being displayed in a variable manner (step S302: YES), the elapsed time when the measurement is started in the process of step S312 is the variation of step S309. It is determined whether the variation time of the variation pattern selected in the pattern selection process has been reached (step S313). Here, when it is determined that the elapsed time has not reached the variation time (step S313: NO), the process proceeds to the normal symbol process of step S4.

When determining that the elapsed time has reached the variation time (step S313: YES), the main CPU 81 sets a variation end command notifying that the variation display of the special symbol is finished in the main RAM 83 (step S314). This variation end command is transmitted to the sub control board 90 by the transmission processing in step S9. As a result, a process of stopping and displaying the effect symbols that have been variably displayed on the display screen 70 in a manner showing the determination result of the special symbol determination, etc. will be performed.

Following the process of step S314, the main CPU 81 terminates the variable display of the special symbol started in the process of step S311 (step S315). Specifically, the special symbol set in the process of step S308 (big hit symbol, small hit symbol, or lost symbol) is stopped and displayed on the special symbol indicator that has been displaying the special symbol in a variable manner. The stop display of the special symbol is continued at least until a predetermined symbol fixing time (for example, 0.5 seconds) has elapsed.

In this way, the main CPU 81 causes the first special symbol display 41 or the second special symbol display 42 to variably display the special symbol, and then shows the determination result of the jackpot determination process (the jackpot symbol, the small jackpot symbol, Or, the lost symbol) is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 41 or the second special symbol display 42. In addition, in the present embodiment, the determination result of the first special symbol determination does not result in "small hit", so the big hit symbol or the lost symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 41. On the other hand, since the determination result of the second special symbol determination is “big hit”, “small hit”, or “miss”, the second special symbol display 42 has a big hit symbol, a small hit symbol, or a lost symbol. It is displayed as a stop.

Subsequent to the process of step S315, the main CPU 81 resets the elapsed time which has started the measurement in the process of step S312 (step S316), starts the jackpot game when it is a jackpot, or when it is a jackpot. The special figure stop process including the process of starting the small hit game is executed (step S317). The special figure stop processing will be described later in detail with reference to FIG.

[Big hit determination processing by the main control board 80]
FIG. 17 is a detailed flowchart of the big hit determination process in step S308 of FIG. The main CPU 81 first executes a jackpot determination based on the jackpot random numbers stored in the determination storage area (step S3081). Specifically, when various random numbers such as the jackpot random numbers related to the first special symbol determination are shifted to the determination storage area in the processing step of step S307, the shifted jackpot random numbers are stored in the main ROM 82. Based on whether or not it matches any of the random number values (winning value) associated with the “big hit” in the big hit determination table (see FIG. 7A) at the time when the first starting mouth winning is present, the big hit (1 Per species) or not. Here, if the shifted jackpot random number does not match any of the random number values associated with the “jackpot”, it is determined as “miss”.

On the other hand, when the main CPU 81 shifts various random numbers such as the jackpot random numbers related to the second special symbol determination to the determination storage area in the processing step of step S307, the shifted jackpot random numbers are stored in the main ROM 82. Random value (winning value) associated with “big hit” and random value associated with “small hit” in the jackpot determination table (see FIG. 7B) at the time of winning the second starting opening Whether or not it is a big hit (per one kind) or a small hit (per two kinds) based on which random number value of the random number values associated with the (winning value) and the “miss” matches. Determine whether.

Following the processing of step S3081, the main CPU 81 determines whether or not the determination result of step S3081 is a big hit (per type) (step S3082). Here, when it is determined that the determination result of step S3081 is a big hit (per type) (step S3082: YES), the big hit symbol stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 41 or the second special symbol display 42. The jackpot symbol selection process of selecting is executed (step S3083). Specifically, the jackpot symbol random number set in the determination storage area together with the jackpot random number used for the jackpot determination in step S3081 is defined in the symbol determination table at the time of jackpot (see FIG. 7C). One of the jackpots is selected based on which jackpot is matched with the random number value. As illustrated in FIG. 7C, in the present embodiment, in the symbol determination table at the time of big hit, 10 random number values are associated with “3 big hits of 10R hour/hour”, and “1 time of 6R hour/hour”. 90 random numbers are associated with the “big hit”. When the set jackpot symbol random number matches any of the above 10 random number values, the main CPU 81 selects a jackpot symbol for notifying "10R time reduction 3 times jackpot", and the jackpot symbol random number set is 90. When any one of the random number values of No. 1 is matched, the jackpot symbol for notifying "6R hour reduction once big hit" is selected.

In the present embodiment, both when the jackpot symbol random number related to the first special symbol determination is set in the determination storage area, and when the jackpot symbol random number related to the second special symbol determination is set in the determination storage area , The jackpot symbol is selected by referring to the symbol determination table at the time of jackpot illustrated in FIG. 7(C).

When selecting the big hit symbol in the process of step S3083, the main CPU 81 sets the setting information of the selected big hit symbol in the main RAM 83 (step S3084). Thereby, in the process of step S315, the jackpot symbol set here is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol indicator 41 or the second special symbol indicator 42, and then the jackpot game according to the jackpot symbol. Will be done.

On the other hand, when the main CPU 81 determines that the determination result of step S3081 is not a big hit (per type) (step S3082: NO), it determines whether the determination result of step S3081 is a small hit (per type). It is determined (step S3085). Here, when it is determined that the determination result of step S3081 is a small hit (per two kinds) (step S3085: YES), the small hit symbol for selecting the small hit symbol stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 42 is displayed. A selection process is executed (step S3086). Specifically, the jackpot symbol random number set in the determination storage area together with the jackpot random number used for the jackpot determination in step S3081 is defined in the symbol determination table at the time of the jackpot (see FIG. 7D). One of the small hit symbols is selected based on which of the small hits matches the random number value. As illustrated in FIG. 7D, in the present embodiment, in the symbol determination table for small hits, 30 random number values are associated with “4R hour/short 3 times small hit”, and “6R hour/short”. Twenty random number values are associated with "3 times small win", 20 random numbers are associated with "8R hour-short 3 times small hit", and "10R hour-short 3 times small hit" 30 random number values are associated. The main CPU 81, when the set small hit symbol random number matches any of the 30 random number values associated with "4R hour short 3 small hits", the small hit which notifies "4R hour short 3 small hits" Select a design. Also, if the set small hit symbol random number matches any of the 20 random number values associated with "6R hour short 3 times small hit", the small hit symbol that notifies "6R hour short 3 times small hit" select. Also, if the set small hit symbol random number matches any of the 20 random number values associated with "8R hour short 3 times small hit", the small hit symbol that notifies "8R hour short 3 times small hit" select. Also, if the set small hit symbol random number matches any of the 30 random number values associated with "10R hour short 3 times small hit", the small hit symbol that notifies "10R hour short 3 times small hit" select.

When the small hitting symbol is selected in the process of step S3086, the main CPU 81 sets the setting information of the selected small hitting symbol in the main RAM 83 (step S3087). Thereby, in the process of the step S315, the small hit symbol set here is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol indicator 42, and then the small hit game according to the small hit symbol is performed. Become.

On the other hand, when the main CPU 81 determines that the determination result of step S3081 is not a small hit (two kinds) (step S3085: NO), the main CPU 81 sets the setting information of the lost symbol in the main RAM 83 (step S3088). Thereby, in the process of step S315, the lost symbol set here is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 41 or the second special symbol display device 42. In this case, the big hit game and the small hit game are not played.

[Variation pattern selection processing by the main control board 80]
FIG. 18 is a detailed flowchart of the variation pattern selection process in step S309 of FIG. After executing the jackpot determination process in step S308 of FIG. 16, the main CPU 81 determines whether or not the determination result of step S3081 is a jackpot (step S3091). When it is determined that the jackpot is a big hit (step S3091: YES), the big hit variation pattern selection table is read from the main ROM 82 and set in the main RAM 83 (step S3092).

On the other hand, when the main CPU 81 determines that it is not a big hit (step S3091: NO), it determines whether the determination result of step S3081 is a small hit (step S3093). If it is determined that the small hit has occurred (step S3093: YES), the small hit variation pattern selection table is read from the main ROM 82 and set in the main RAM 83 (step S3094).

When the main CPU 81 determines that the determination result of step S3081 is not a small hit (step S3093: NO), the reach random number set in the determination storage area together with the jackpot random number or the like is stored in the main ROM 82. Based on whether or not the winning value (a random number value corresponding to the reachable effect) of is matched, it is determined whether or not the reach effect that makes the player expect a jackpot is performed (step S3095). If it is determined that the reach effect is to be performed (step S3095: YES), the reach/displacement variation pattern selection table is read from the main ROM 82 and set in the main RAM 83 (step S3096). On the other hand, when it is determined that the reach effect is not performed (step S3095: NO), the reachless loss variation pattern selection table is read from the main ROM 82 and set in the main RAM 83 (step S3097).

The main CPU 81 executes the fluctuation pattern random number determination processing by referring to the fluctuation pattern selection table set in the main RAM 83 by the processing of step S3092, the processing of step S3094, the processing of step S3096, or the processing of step S3097 (step S3098). ). Specifically, when the jackpot variation pattern selection table or the reach-miss variation pattern selection table is set in the main RAM 83, the variation pattern corresponding to the variation pattern random number set in the determination storage area is set. One variation pattern is selected by reading from the variation pattern selection table. Moreover, when the variation pattern selection table for reach-out loss is set in the main RAM 83, based on the number T1 of holding of the first special symbol determination stored in the main RAM 83 (or the number of holding T2 of the second special symbol determination) One fluctuation pattern is selected by specifying the number of reservations and reading the fluctuation pattern corresponding to the specified number of reservations from the reach-without-miss variation pattern selection table. By selecting the variation pattern of the special symbol in this way, the variation time of the special symbol is inevitably determined.

When selecting the variation pattern, the main CPU 81 sets the setting information of the selected variation pattern in the main RAM 83 (step S3099). The setting information of the fluctuation pattern is included in the fluctuation start command together with the setting information of the symbol set in the main RAM 83 by the jackpot determination process of step S308 described above, and is transmitted to the sub control board 90.

[Special control stop process by main control board 80]
FIG. 19 is a detailed flowchart of the special figure stop processing in step S317 of FIG. After resetting the elapsed time by the process of step S316, the main CPU 81 determines that the determination result of step S3081 is a big hit (per type) as in the process of step S3082 (see FIG. 17), as illustrated in FIG. ) Is determined (step S3170). Here, when it is determined that it is a big hit (step S3170: YES), the big hit game flag stored in the main RAM 83 is set to "ON" (step S3171).

Next, the main CPU 81 determines whether or not the time saving game flag stored in the main RAM 83 is set to "ON" (step S3172). Here, when it is determined that the time saving game flag is set to "ON" (step S3172: YES), the time saving game flag is set to "OFF" (step S3173). When the main CPU 81 executes the process of step S3173 or determines that the time saving game flag is not set to “ON” (step S3172: NO), it notifies that the big hit game is started. A jackpot opening command for setting is set in the main RAM 83 (step S3174). This big hit opening command includes information such as the kind of big hit, the opening pattern of the big winning opening 26 during the big hit game, and is transmitted to the sub-control board 90 by the transmission process of step S9.

On the other hand, when the main CPU 81 determines that it is not a big hit (step S3170: NO), it determines whether or not the determination result of step S3081 is a small hit (two kinds), as in the case of the process of step S3085. (Step S3175). Here, when it is determined that it is a small hit (step S3175: YES), the small hit game flag stored in the main RAM 83 is set to "ON" (step S3176), and the time saving game flag is set to "OFF". Yes (step S3177). Then, the small hit opening command for notifying that the small hit game is started is set in the main RAM 83 (step S3178). This small hit opening command includes information such as the kind of small hit, the opening pattern of the small winning opening 28 and the V winning opening 287 during the small hit game, and is transmitted to the sub-control board 90 by the transmission processing of step S9. To be done.

When the main CPU 81 determines that the determination result of step S3081 is not a small hit (per 2 types) (step S3175: NO), that is, the determination result is “miss”, the time saving game flag is set to “ON”. It is determined whether it has been done (step S3180). Here, when it is determined that the time saving game flag is not set to "ON" (step S3180: NO), a series of special figure stop processing ends, and the processing proceeds to normal symbol processing of step S4. ..

On the other hand, when the main CPU 81 determines that the time saving game flag is set to “ON” (step S3180: YES), for example, the special symbol stopped and displayed in the process of step S315 is the second special symbol. Based on whether or not the special symbol determination made at the start of the variable display of the current special symbol is the second special symbol determination, it is determined (step S3181). Here, when the special symbol determination made at the start of the variable display of the special symbol this time is determined not to be the second special symbol determination (step S3181: NO), a series of special symbol stop processing is ended. , The process proceeds to the normal symbol process of step S4. Conversely, when the special symbol determination made at the start of the variable display of the special symbol this time is determined to be the second special symbol determination (step S3181: YES), the time saving game remaining number J stored in the main RAM 83. Is updated to a value obtained by subtracting "1" (step S3182). The time saving game remaining number J indicates the remaining number of times the special symbol determination is executed in the time saving game state (high base state).

Following the processing of step S3182, the main CPU 81 determines whether or not the time saving remaining game count J is "0" (step S3183). Here, when it is determined that the time saving game remaining number J is "0" (step S3183: YES), the time saving game flag is set to "OFF" (step S3184). As a result, the support function for facilitating the winning of the game ball into the second starting opening 22 is not added.

[Winning prize opening/closing control processing by the main control board 80]
20 to 21 are detailed flowcharts of the small winning opening opening/closing control process in step S6 of FIG. The main CPU 81 determines whether or not the small hitting game flag is set to “ON”, as illustrated in FIG. 20, following the second starting opening opening/closing control processing in step S5 of FIG. 14 (step S601). Here, if it is determined that the small hit game flag is not set to "ON" (step S601: NO), the process proceeds to a special winning opening opening/closing control process (see FIG. 14) of step S7 described later.

When the main CPU 81 determines that the small hit game flag is set to “ON” (step S601: YES), for example, after setting the small hit opening command by the processing of step S3178 of FIG. 19, the small winning opening Based on whether or not the opening and closing control of the 28 and the V winning opening 287 is not yet started, it is determined whether or not it is during the opening period of the small hit game (step S602). Here, when it is determined that it is during the opening period of the small hit game (step S602: YES), it is determined whether the opening time for the small hit game has elapsed (step S603). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the opening time has elapsed based on whether or not the time that has elapsed since the small hit opening command was set reached a predetermined opening time. If it is determined that the elapsed time has not reached the opening time (step S603: NO), the process proceeds to the special winning opening opening/closing control process of step S7.

On the other hand, when determining that the opening time has elapsed (step S603: YES), the main CPU 81 resets the winning number S of the game balls to the small winning port 28 stored in the main RAM 103 to “0” (step S603). (S604), opening/closing control of the small winning opening 28, that is, operation control of the opening/closing member 29 is started so that the small winning opening 28 is opened in the predetermined opening pattern described above with reference to FIG. 4 (step S605). As a result, the opening game of the above-mentioned small hit game will be started. After executing the processing of step S605, the main CPU 81 sets in the main RAM 83 an opening game start command for notifying that the opening game has started. This opening game start command is transmitted to the sub control board 90 by the transmission processing in step S9.

Returning to the explanation of step S602, when the main CPU 81 determines that it is not during the opening period of the small hitting game (step S602: NO), the ending of the small hitting game is performed based on whether or not the open game is finished. It is determined whether it is during the period (step S607). Here, when it is determined that it is not in the ending period (step S607: NO), that is, when the game is open, the small winning opening sensor 281 is "ON" based on the presence or absence of the detection signal from the small winning opening sensor 281. It is determined whether or not (whether or not the game ball has won the small winning opening 28) (step S608). When it is determined that the small winning opening sensor 281 is "ON" (step S608: YES), the winning number S stored in the main RAM 83 is updated to a value obtained by adding "1" (step S609).

When the main CPU 81 executes the process of step S609 or determines that the small winning opening sensor 281 is not “ON” (step S608: NO), based on the presence or absence of the detection signal from the V winning opening sensor 283. , V winning opening sensor 283 is "ON" (whether the game ball has passed through the V winning opening 287) is determined (step S610). Here, when it is determined that the V winning opening sensor 283 is "ON" (step S610: YES), it is determined whether the V winning flag stored in the main RAM 83 is set to "ON" ( Step S611). This V winning flag is a flag indicating whether or not the game ball has passed through the V winning opening 287 during the open game, and is normally set to "OFF", but the V winning opening sensor 283 during the open game. When the passage of the game ball is detected by, it is set to "ON".

When determining that the V winning flag is not set to "ON" (step S611: NO), the main CPU 81 sets the V winning flag to "ON" (step S612), and the game ball is V during the open game. A V winning command for notifying that a prize has been won is set in the main RAM 83 (step S613). This V winning command is transmitted to the sub control board 90 by the transmission processing in step S9.

When the main CPU 81 executes the process of step S613 and determines that the V winning opening sensor 283 is not “ON” (step S610: NO), the main CPU 81 determines that the V winning flag is set to “ON”. In the case (step S611: YES), it is determined whether or not the winning number S of game balls to the small winning port 28 stored in the main RAM 103 is "9" (step S614). If it is determined that the winning number S is "9" (step S614: YES), the outlet opening control is executed (step S615). In the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the V winning opening sensor 283 is opened and the outlet sensor 284 is closed before the opening game is started (see FIG. 4A). On the other hand, when the main CPU 81 determines in step S615 that the winning number S is "9", the main CPU 81 moves the slide member 285 to the left position where the V winning opening sensor 283 is opened (see FIG. 4B). To slide to the right position (see FIG. 4C) where the V winning opening sensor 283 is closed. As a result, the outlet sensor 284 is opened instead of the V winning opening sensor 283, and the tenth game ball that has won the small winning opening 28 during the open game is guided to the outlet sensor 284.

Next, when the main CPU 81 executes the process of step S615 or determines that the winning number S is not "9" (step S614: NO), the opening/closing member 29 opens the small winning port 28. It is determined whether or not the prescribed opening operation has been completed (step S616). Specifically, as described above, in the present embodiment, the short opening in which the opening/closing member 29 maintains the open posture for opening the small winning opening 28 for 0.5 seconds and then returns to the closed posture for closing the small winning opening 28. The main CPU 81 is configured to repeat the operation 12 times, and in step S616, the main CPU 81 determines whether or not the prescribed opening operation is completed based on whether or not the 12th short opening operation is hunting.

When the main CPU 81 determines that the prescribed opening operation is not completed (step S616: NO), the main CPU 81 determines whether or not the winning number S matches a preset Smax (“10” in this embodiment). The determination is made (step S617). When the main CPU 81 determines that the winning number S matches Smax (step S617: YES) or determines that the prescribed opening operation has ended (step S616: YES), it controls the opening and closing of the small winning opening 28. A process for ending the process is executed (step S618).

Following the process of step S618, the main CPU 81 determines whether or not the V winning flag is set to "ON" (step S619). That is, it is determined whether or not the open game has ended after the game ball has won V. Here, when it is determined that the V winning flag is not set to "ON" (step S619: NO), that is, when the game ball does not win V, the big hit game following the small hit game is not generated. In order to end the small hit game, the following processing is performed. That is, here, the ending period of the small hit game is set, not the interval period until the disclosure of the second round game (long open game in which the big winning opening 26 is long opened) is set. The measurement of the ending time, which is the elapsed time from the start of the, is started (step S620). Then, the small hit ending command for notifying that the ending period for the small hit game has started is set in the main RAM 83. This small hitting ending command is transmitted to the sub control board 90 by the transmission processing in step S9.

In this way, when the measurement of the ending time is started along with the start of the ending period, the main CPU 81 determines that the ending is in progress when the processing of step S607 is executed next (step In step S607), in this case, as illustrated in FIG. 21, it is determined whether the ending time has elapsed (step S630). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the ending time when the measurement is started in the process of step S620 matches the specified time from the start of the ending period to the end thereof. Here, when it is determined that the ending time has elapsed (step S630: YES), the small hit game flag is set to “OFF” (step S631).

In this way, when the opening game is followed by the ending period relating to the small hit game, the big hit game is not generated, and the process of setting the time saving game flag to "ON" in the special winning opening/closing control process of step S7 Since the game is not performed, after the small hit game is over, the game is controlled in the normal game state.

Returning to the explanation of FIG. 20, when the main CPU 81 determines that the V winning flag is set to “ON” in the processing step of step S619 (step S619: YES), it sets the small hit game flag to “OFF”. (Step S623), the V winning flag is set to "OFF" (step S624), and the jackpot game flag is set to "ON". Next, the interval time until the second round game is started is set, and the setting information is set in the main RAM 83 (step S626).

Next, the main CPU 81 sets the number of rounds Rmax of the big hit game, the operation pattern of the special winning opening solenoid 262, etc., and stores the setting information in the main RAM 103 (step S627). For example, if you win "4R Hours 3 times small hit", it is necessary to play 3 long open round games (excluding 1 open game) in the big hit game following the small hit game, so the number of rounds Rmax Is set to "3". Also, for example, if you win "10R Hours 3 times small hit", you need to play 9 long open round games (excluding one open game) in the big hit game following the small hit game. Set the number Rmax to "9". In addition, in the present embodiment, with respect to all long-opening round games, 25 seconds have passed without opening 10 game balls to the special winning opening 26 after opening the special winning opening 26, and the big winning opening 26 Therefore, the operation pattern of the special winning opening solenoid 262 is set so that the opening/closing member 27 maintains the open posture for 25 seconds and then returns to the closed posture.

By executing the processing of this step S627, various times related to the jackpot game such as an interval time which is a time until the next round game is started after the round game is finished and an ending time after the final round game is finished. It is set together. For example, if you win "4R Hours, 3rd small win", the interval period from the end of the 2nd round game to the start of the 3rd round game will end the 3rd round game. The interval time is set for the interval period from when the fourth round game is started.

Subsequently, the main CPU 81 sets a jackpot game start command for notifying that a jackpot game following the jackpot game is started in the main RAM 83 (step S628). This jackpot game start command is transmitted to the sub control board 90 by the transmission processing in step S9.

[Winning prize opening/closing control processing by the main control board 80]
22 to 24 are detailed flowcharts of the special winning opening opening/closing control process in step S7 of FIG. Following the small winning opening/closing control process of step S6 in FIG. 14, the main CPU 81 determines whether or not the jackpot game flag is set to “ON” as illustrated in FIG. 22 (step S701). .. Here, if it is determined that the jackpot game flag is not set to "ON" (step S701: NO), the process proceeds to the prize ball process of step S8.

When the main CPU 81 determines that the jackpot game flag is set to “ON” (step S701: YES), for example, the elapsed time from setting the jackpot opening command by the process of step S3174 (see FIG. 19) Based on whether or not the predetermined opening time has been reached, it is determined whether or not it is during the opening period in the jackpot game (step S702).

When determining that the opening period of the jackpot game is in progress (step S702: YES), the main CPU 81 determines whether or not the opening time has elapsed (step S703). If it is determined that the opening time has not elapsed (step S703: NO), the process proceeds to the prize ball process of step S8. On the other hand, when determining that the opening time has passed (step S703: YES), the main CPU 81 sets the number of rounds Rmax of the big hit game, the operation pattern of the special winning opening solenoid 262, and the like, and sets the setting information in the main RAM 103. It is stored (step S704). For example, if the player wins "3 times big win in 10R hour reduction", it is necessary to play a long open round game 10 times, so the number of rounds Rmax is set to "10". In addition, for example, when the "6R 1 hour short win big hit" is won, it is necessary to play 6 long open round games, so the number of rounds Rmax is set to "6". Then, in each long open round game, the operation pattern of the special winning opening solenoid 262 is set so that the opening/closing member 27 maintains the open posture for 25 seconds and then returns to the closed posture.

By executing the process of step S704, various times relating to the jackpot game such as an interval time which is a time until the next round game is started after the round game is finished and an ending time after the final round game is finished. It is also set.

When the process of step S704 is executed, the main CPU 81 updates the round number R stored in the main RAM 83 to a value obtained by adding “1” (step S705). The number R of rounds is set to "0" before the jackpot game is started, and is updated to a value obtained by adding "1" every time the process of step S705 is performed.

Following the processing of step S705, the main CPU 81 starts the special winning opening opening/closing control for controlling the opening/closing of the special winning opening 26 via the special winning opening solenoid 262 (step S706). Specifically, by causing the special winning opening solenoid 262 to start the operation in the operation pattern set in the processing of step S704, the long opening round game for opening the special winning opening 26 for a long time is started. As described above, the control of opening and closing the special winning opening is performed after ten game balls are won in the special winning opening 26 or after the special winning opening 26 is opened (10 of the special winning opening 26 It continues until 25 seconds have passed (without winning a game ball).

Following the processing of step S706, the main CPU 81 sets, in the main RAM 83, a round game start command notifying that the round game of opening and closing the special winning opening 26 will be started (step S707). This round game start command is transmitted to the sub control board 90 by the transmission processing in step S9.

On the other hand, when the main CPU 81 determines in the process of step S702 that it is not during the opening period in the jackpot game (step S702: NO), it determines whether it is during the ending period in the jackpot game (step S709). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the ending period is in progress based on whether or not the elapsed time from the end of the round game of the final round in the jackpot game has reached a predetermined ending time. If it is determined that the ending period is in progress (step S709: YES), the process proceeds to step S718 (see FIG. 24) described later.

When the main CPU 81 determines that it is not during the ending period in the jackpot game (step S709: NO), for example, whether or not a predetermined interval time has elapsed since the last long open round game (or open game) was finished. On the basis of the above, it is determined whether or not it is during the interval period (step S710). If it is determined that it is not during the interval period (step S710: NO), the process proceeds to step S713 (see FIG. 23) described later.

When the main CPU 81 determines that it is during the interval period (step S710: YES), the interval time set in the process of step S704 (or the interval time set in the process of step S704 after the last long open round game (or open game) is finished. It is determined whether the interval time set in the process of step S626 of FIG. 20 has elapsed (step S711). If it is determined that the interval time has not elapsed (step S711: NO), the process proceeds to the prize ball process of step S8. On the contrary, if it is determined that the interval time has elapsed (step S711: YES), the above-described processing of step S705 and thereafter is executed.

When the interval period following the opening game set in the process of step S626 of FIG. 20 ends, it is determined as “YES” in step S711, and the process of step S705 is performed based on the setting information of step S627. By being executed, the above-mentioned second round game will be started.

On the other hand, if the main CPU 81 determines that it is not during the interval period (step S710: NO), that is, if it is during the long open round game, as shown in FIG. 23, it is started at the step S706. It is determined whether or not the winning opening/closing control has been completed (step S713). If it is determined that the special winning opening/closing control has not been completed (step S713: NO), the process proceeds to the prize ball process of step S8.

When the main CPU 81 determines that the special winning opening/closing control has ended (step S713: YES), the round number R stored in the main RAM 83 is the round number Rmax set in the process of step S704 (or step S627). It is determined whether or not it matches the round number Rmax set in the processing of (step S714). If it is determined that the number of rounds R does not match the number of rounds Rmax (step S714: NO), the process proceeds to the prize ball process of step S8.

When determining that the number of rounds R matches the number of rounds Rmax (step S714: YES), the main CPU 81 starts measuring the ending time, which is the elapsed time from the beginning of the ending period (step S715), and the ending period is A jackpot ending command for notifying that it will start is set in the main RAM 83 (step S716). This jackpot ending command is transmitted to the sub control board 90 by the transmission processing in step S9.

On the other hand, when the main CPU 81 determines in the process of step S709 in FIG. 22 that the ending period is in progress (step S709: YES), the main CPU 81 determines whether or not the ending time has elapsed, as illustrated in FIG. (Step S718). Specifically, based on whether or not the ending time when the measurement is started in the process of step S715 reaches the ending time set in the process of step S704 (or the ending time set in the process of step S627). , It is determined whether the ending time has elapsed. If it is determined that the ending time has not elapsed (step S718: NO), the process proceeds to the prize ball process of step S8.

When determining that the ending time has elapsed (step S718: YES), the main CPU 81 sets the time saving game flag to “ON” (step S719). Then, based on the type of big hit (or small hit) that triggered the execution of the big hit game this time, it is determined whether or not the number of time saving is one (step S720). Specifically, when the execution opportunity of the big hit game this time is a big hit and the type is “10R hourly shortening 3 times big hitting” (see FIG. 7C), it is determined that the number of times saving hour is not one. To do. In addition, when the execution opportunity of the big hit game this time is a big hit and the type is “6R hourly short-time big hit” (see FIG. 7C), it is determined that the number of times saved is one. Further, the execution opportunity of the big hit game this time is a small hit, and the types thereof are illustrated in FIG. 7D, that is, "4R hour short 3 times small hit", "6R hour short 3 times small hit", "8R hour short 3". In the case of "small win," or "10R 3 times short cut," it is determined that the number of times saved is not one.

When the main CPU 81 determines that the number of time saving is 1 (step S720: YES), it sets the remaining number J of time saving games to “1” (step S721) and determines that the number of time saving is not 1 (Step S720: NO), the time saving game remaining number J is set to "3" (step S722). In this way, the main CPU 81 sets the jackpot game flag to "OFF" after setting the time saving game remaining number J to "1" or "3" (step S723).

In this way, when the time saving game flag is set to "ON" and the time saving game remaining number J is set to "1", the first variable display of the second special symbol ends after the jackpot game ends. Until then, the game is controlled in the time saving game state. On the other hand, when the time saving game flag is set to "ON" and the time saving game remaining number J is set to "3", until the third variable display of the second special symbol ends after the jackpot game ends. The game is controlled in the time saving game state.

[Prize ball processing by the main control board 80]
FIG. 25 is a detailed flowchart of the prize ball processing in step S8 of FIG. Following the special winning opening opening/closing control process of step S7 in FIG. 14, the main CPU 81 determines whether or not there is a detection signal from the first starting port sensor 211, as illustrated in FIG. 25. It is determined whether 211 has detected a game ball (step S801). Here, when it is determined that the game balls have been detected (step S801: YES), the payout control board is instructed to pay out four prize balls (step S802).

When the main CPU 81 executes the process of step S802 or determines that the first starting mouth sensor 211 does not detect a game ball (step S801: NO), the detection from the second starting mouth sensor 221 is performed. Based on the presence/absence of the signal, it is determined whether or not the second starting opening sensor 211 detects the game ball (step S803). Here, when it is determined that the game ball is detected (step S803: YES), the payout control board is instructed to pay out one prize ball (step S804).

When the main CPU 81 executes the process of step S804 or determines that the second starting opening sensor 221 does not detect a game ball (step S803: NO), a detection signal from the general winning opening sensor 241. Based on the presence or absence of, whether or not the general winning opening sensor 241 has detected the game ball (step S805). If it is determined that a game ball has been detected (step S805: YES), the payout control board is instructed to pay out three prize balls (step S806).

When the main CPU 81 executes the process of step S806 or determines that the general winning opening sensor 241 does not detect the game ball (step S805: NO), the detection signal from the small winning opening sensor 281 is output. Based on the presence or absence, it is determined whether or not the small winning opening sensor 281 has detected a game ball (step S807). If it is determined that a game ball has been detected (step S807: YES), the payout control board is instructed to pay out 10 prize balls (step S808).

When the main CPU 81 executes the process of step S808 or determines that the small winning opening sensor 281 does not detect the game ball (step S807: NO), the main winning opening sensor 261 outputs the detection signal. Based on the presence or absence, it is determined whether or not the special winning opening sensor 261 detects a game ball (step S809). If it is determined that a game ball has been detected (step S809: YES), the payout control board is instructed to pay out 10 prize balls (step S810).

[Interrupt processing by the sub control board 90]
When the power of the gaming machine 1 is turned on, the sub CPU 91 of the sub control board 90 sets an interrupt cycle which is a cycle for performing interrupt processing described later. Then, the sub CPU 91 repeats the random number updating process for updating the effect random numbers used for determining the effect content in a predetermined cycle shorter than the interrupt cycle. That is, the sub CPU 91 repeats the random number updating process at a predetermined cycle and repeats the interrupt process at an interrupt period while the gaming machine 1 is activated.

Hereinafter, the interrupt processing executed in the sub control board 90 will be described with reference to FIG. Here, FIG. 26 is a flowchart illustrating an interrupt process executed in the sub control board 90. The sub CPU 91 repeatedly executes the series of processes illustrated in FIG. 26 at regular time intervals (for example, 4 milliseconds), similarly to the interrupt processing (see FIG. 14) performed by the main control board 80. Note that the processing performed by the sub control board 90, which will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIG. 26 and subsequent figures, is performed according to an instruction issued by the sub CPU 91 based on a program stored in the sub ROM 92.

When receiving a command from the main control board 80, the sub CPU 91 first executes a command receiving process that performs a process according to the command (step S10). The command receiving process will be described later in detail with reference to FIG.

Subsequent to the process of step S10, the sub CPU 91 executes an operation acceptance process of accepting an operation of the first effect button 35 (or the second effect button 36) and performing a process corresponding to the operation (step S40). This operation acceptance process will be described later in detail with reference to FIG.

Subsequent to the process of step S40, the sub CPU 91 executes a command transmission process (step S41). Specifically, the command set in the sub RAM 93 by the command receiving process of step S10 or the operation receiving process of step S40 is transmitted to the image acoustic control board 100 (and the lamp control board 120). By executing this command transmission process, the image/acoustic control board 100 is instructed to execute an effect by displaying an image, outputting an effect sound, etc., and lighting of various lamps and execution of an effect by a movable accessory etc. The control board 120 is instructed.

Subsequent to the process of step S41, the sub CPU 91 executes a data transfer process (step S42). Specifically, since the data regarding the image and sound control is transmitted from the image and sound control board 100, the data is transferred to the lamp control board 120. As a result, the lamp control board 120 controls the effect by the effect means such as the frame lamp 37, the panel lamp 5, and the movable decoration member 14 so as to be synchronized with the effect performed by the image display device 7 (display screen 70) and the speaker 38. To be done.

[Command reception processing by the sub control board 90]
FIG. 27 is a detailed flowchart of the command receiving process in step S10 of FIG. As illustrated in FIG. 27, the sub CPU 91 first determines whether or not a command is received from the main control board 80 (step S11). If it is determined that the command has not been received (step S11: NO), the process proceeds to step S40 described above.

When the sub CPU 91 determines that the command from the main control board 80 has been received (step S11: YES), the command is transmitted from the main control board 80 according to the processing of step S212 or step S220 of FIG. It is determined whether the command is a reserved command (step S12). If it is determined that the command is not the hold command (step S12: NO), the process proceeds to step S15 described below.

When determining that the received command is the hold command (step S12: YES), the sub CPU 91 executes the hold command reception process (step S13). Specifically, the hold command related to the first special symbol determination (or the second special symbol determination) is displayed on the display screen 70, or the display mode of the hold icon (or the icon) displayed on the display screen 70 is changed. Perform processing for realizing an icon change effect.

When the sub CPU 91 determines that the received command is not the hold command (step S12: NO), is the command a fluctuation start command transmitted from the main control board 80 according to the process of step S310 of FIG. It is determined whether or not (step S15). If it is determined that the received command is not the fluctuation start command (step S15: NO), the process proceeds to step S17, which will be described later.

When the sub CPU 91 determines that the received command is the fluctuation start command (step S15: YES), the sub CPU 91 executes the fluctuation start command reception processing (step S16). This fluctuation start command reception processing will be described later in detail with reference to FIG.

When the sub CPU 91 determines that the received command is not the fluctuation start command (step S15: NO), the command is the fluctuation end command transmitted from the main control board 80 according to the process of step S314 of FIG. It is determined whether or not (step S17). Sub CPU91, when it is determined that it is a variation end command (step S17: YES), finishes the variable display of the effect symbol and stops the effect symbol in a mode showing the determination result of the special symbol determination executed at the time of the symbol variation start. A variation effect end command for instructing execution of the displayed process is set in the sub RAM 93 (step S18).

This variation effect end command is transmitted to the image-sound control board 100 and the lamp control board 120 by the command transmission process of step S41, and thus a special symbol showing the determination result of the first special symbol determination (or the second special symbol determination). While the first special symbol display 41 (or second special symbol display 42) is stopped and displayed, a production symbol showing the determination result of the first special symbol determination (or the second special symbol determination) is displayed on the display screen. A stop display (main stop) will be displayed on 70.

When the sub CPU 91 determines that the received command is not the fluctuation end command (step S17: NO), the command is the small hit opening command transmitted from the main control board 80 according to the process of step S3178 of FIG. It is determined whether there is any (step S19). Here, when it is determined that the received command is the small hit opening command (step S19: YES), the player is urged to hit the right side and the V area suggesting effect indicating the position of the V winning opening 287 (FIG. 8B). , (See FIG. 9C), a V area suggestive effect start command for instructing the image and sound control board 100 (and the lamp control board 120) to start is set in the sub RAM 93 (step S20).

On the other hand, when the sub CPU 91 determines that the received command is not the small hit opening command (step S19: NO), the opening game in which the command is transmitted from the main control board 80 according to the processing of step S606 of FIG. It is determined whether the command is a start command (step S21). Here, when it is determined that the received command is the open game start command (step S21: YES), the V winning promotion effect (refer to FIG. 8C and FIG. 9C) that urges the player to win the V prize is displayed. A V winning promotion effect start command for instructing the image and sound control board 100 (and the lamp control board 120) to start is set in the sub RAM 93 (step S22).

When the sub CPU 91 determines that the received command is not the opening game start command (step S21: NO), the command is the V winning command transmitted from the main control board 80 according to the process of step S613 of FIG. It is determined whether or not there is (step S23). Here, when it is determined that the received command is the V winning command (step S23: YES), the V winning notification effect (FIG. 8(D), FIG. 9(D)- A V-winning notification effect execution command for instructing the image and sound control board 100 (and the lamp control board 120) to execute (see (E)) is set in the sub RAM 93 (step S24).

When the sub CPU 91 determines that the received command is not the V winning command (step S23: NO), the command is the jackpot opening command transmitted from the main control board 80 according to the process of step S3174 of FIG. It is determined whether or not (step S26). Here, when it is determined that the received command is the jackpot opening command (step S26: YES), a predetermined jackpot opening effect is executed to urge the player to hit the right or to notify the type of jackpot. The jackpot opening effect execution command for instructing the board 100 (and the lamp control board 120) is set in the sub RAM 93 (step S27).

When the sub CPU 91 determines that the received command is not the jackpot opening command (step S26: NO), the command is the jackpot game start command transmitted from the main control board 80 according to the processing of step S628 of FIG. It is determined whether there is any (step S28). Here, when it is determined that the received command is the jackpot game start command (step S28: YES), the panel variation effect (see FIG. 8E, FIGS. 9F to 9H) and the operation promotion effect ( The jackpot game start command reception process including the process of instructing the image and sound control board 100 (and the lamp control board 120) to execute (see FIG. 9H) is executed (step S29). By executing this jackpot game start command reception processing, an interval period from the end of the opening game for opening the small winning port 28 to the start of the second round game for opening the large winning port 26 In, the panel variation effect and the operation promotion effect will be performed. This jackpot game start command reception processing will be described later in detail based on FIG.

When the sub CPU 91 determines that the received command is not the jackpot game start command (step S28: NO), the command is the round game start command transmitted from the main control board 80 according to the process of step S707 of FIG. It is determined whether or not (step S30). Here, when it is determined that the received command is the round game start command (step S30: YES), the round game start command reception process is executed to perform the process according to the received round game start command (step S31). This round game start command reception processing will be described later in detail based on FIG.

When the sub CPU 91 determines that the received command is not the round game start command (step S30: NO), the command is a small hitting ending command transmitted from the main control board 80 according to the process of step S621 of FIG. , And whether or not the ending command is one of the jackpot ending commands transmitted from the main control board 80 according to the process of step S716 of FIG. 23 (step S32). Here, when it is determined that the received command is the small hitting ending command (step S32: YES), execution of a predetermined small hitting ending effect for notifying that the small hitting game ends and shifts to the normal game state A small hitting ending effect execution command for instructing the image and sound control board 100 (and the lamp control board 120) is set in the sub RAM 93 (step S33). Further, when it is determined that the received command is a jackpot ending command (step S32: YES), a predetermined jackpot ending effect that notifies that the jackpot game ends and shifts to the time saving game state (FIG. 10(D)) The jackpot ending effect execution command for instructing the image and sound control board 100 (and the lamp control board 120) to execute (see) is set in the sub RAM 93 (step S33).

On the other hand, when the sub CPU 91 determines that the received command is not the ending command (step S32: NO), the sub CPU 91 executes a predetermined process according to another command (step S34). Note that each command described based on FIG. 27 is transmitted to the image acoustic control board 100 (and the lamp control board 120) by the command transmission process in step S41 of FIG. 26, whereby an effect according to each command is realized. Will be done.

[Variation start command reception processing by the sub control board 90]
FIG. 28 is a detailed flowchart of the fluctuation start command reception process in step S16 of FIG. When the sub CPU 91 determines that the command received from the main control board 80 is the fluctuation start command (step S15: YES), the sub CPU 91 executes a series of fluctuation start command reception processing illustrated in FIG.

That is, the sub CPU 91 acquires the value at the time when the variation start command is received from the main control board 80 for the effect random number appropriately updated by the random number update processing in the sub control board 90, and stores it in the sub RAM 93 (step S161). .. Then, the received fluctuation start command is analyzed (step S162).

In this variation start command, as described above, the setting information of the symbol indicating the determination result of the jackpot determination process, the setting information of this symbol relates to the first special symbol determination, or the second special symbol determination The winning start opening information indicating whether it is one, the setting information of the variation pattern of the special symbol, the information indicating the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 and the like are included. Therefore, by analyzing the variation start command, the type and result of the special symbol determination can be specified. That is, it is possible to specify whether it is a big hit, a loss, or, if it is a big hit, what kind of big hit it is. Further, by specifying whether or not the variation pattern is a variation pattern for losing based on the setting information of the variation pattern, it is possible to determine whether it is necessary to perform the reachable effect or the reachless effect. .. In addition, the variation time of the special symbol can be specified based on the variation pattern setting information. Further, the current gaming state of the gaming machine 1 can be specified based on the information indicating the gaming state.

When the sub CPU 91 analyzes the fluctuation start command, based on the analysis result, the sub CPU 91 executes the fluctuation effect pattern setting process for setting the fluctuation effect pattern of the fluctuation effect associated with the fluctuation display of the special symbol (step S163). By performing this variation effect pattern setting process, the variation mode of the effect symbol, the presence/absence of the reach effect, the presence/absence of the pseudo continuous effect, the type of the effect symbol forming the reach pattern, the type/content of the reach effect, the pseudo continuous effect , The type of effect symbol to be stopped and displayed, etc. are determined. This variation effect pattern setting process will be described later in detail with reference to FIG.

Subsequent to the process of step S163, the sub CPU 91 executes various notice effects that are executed when the effect symbols are variably displayed in the change effect pattern set in the process of step S163 (for example, step-up effect, dialogue notice, group notice). Or notice cut-in) is performed (step S164).

Next, the sub CPU 91 issues a variation effect start command for instructing the start of the variation effect in the variation effect pattern set in the process of step S163 and the execution of the notice effect in the notice effect pattern set in the process of step S164. It is set in the RAM 93 (step S165).

This variation effect start command includes information indicating the variation effect pattern set by the process of step S163 and information indicating the notice effect pattern set by the process of step S164, and the command transmission process of step S41. Is transmitted to the image and sound control board 100 and the lamp control board 120. As a result, the variation effect and the notice effect for which the effect pattern is determined in the sub control board 90 are realized by the audiovisual control board 100 and the lamp control board 120.

Subsequent to the process of step S165, the sub CPU 91 updates the holding number stored in the sub RAM 93 to a value obtained by subtracting "1" (step S166). Specifically, when the fluctuation start command received from the main control board 80 is for notifying the start of the variable display of the first special symbol, the value obtained by subtracting "1" from the number of holding of the first special symbol determination To update. On the other hand, when the received variation start command is for notifying the start of variation display of the second special symbol, the number of holding of the second special symbol determination is updated to a value obtained by subtracting "1".

[Variation effect pattern setting process by sub-control board 90]
FIG. 29 is a detailed flowchart of the variable effect pattern setting process in step S163 of FIG. Sub CPU91, following the processing of step S162, the final design is finally displayed on the display screen 70 along with the stop display of the first special symbol (or second special symbol) (actual stop) is set (step) S1631). Specifically, based on the symbol setting information included in the fluctuation start command received from the main control board 80, whether or not the special symbol indicating a big hit (big hit symbol) is stopped and displayed at the end of the symbol fluctuation, is small. It is specified whether the second special symbol indicating a hit (small hit symbol) is stopped and displayed or the special symbol indicating a loss (miss symbol) is stopped and displayed. And when it is specified that the big hit symbol (or the small hit symbol) is stopped and displayed, the effect symbol for notifying the big hit (or the small hit) as the effect symbol to be stopped permanently (for example, the effect symbol showing a doublet) ) Is set, and when it is specified that the lost symbol is stopped and displayed, the effect symbol for notifying the lost symbol is set. In addition, when setting the effect design for notifying the loss, when notifying the loss after performing the reach effect, set the reach lose eye as the effect pattern for notifying the loss and perform the reach effect. In the case of notifying the loss without a hit, a streak is set as an effect design for notifying the loss.

Next, the sub CPU 91, based on the setting information of the variation pattern of the special symbol included in the received variation start command, whether or not it is necessary to perform the reachable effect with the variation display of the special symbol this time. Is determined (step S1632). Here, when it is determined that it is not necessary to perform the effect with reach (step S1632: NO), the variable effect pattern of the effect without reach is set (step S1633). For example, any one of the effect random numbers acquired in the process of step S161 is selected from the reach-less variation effect pattern selection table in which a plurality of types of variation effect patterns for reach-less effect are associated with each variation pattern of the special symbol. The variation effect pattern is read out, and information indicating the variation effect pattern is set in the sub RAM 93.

On the other hand, when the sub CPU 91 determines that the reachable effect needs to be performed (step S1632: YES), it sets the variable effect pattern of the reachable effect (step S1634). For example, from the reach effect variation effect pattern selection table in which a plurality of types of effect effect variations of reach effect are associated with each combination of the determination result of the special symbol determination and the variation pattern of the special symbol, from step S161. Any one fluctuating effect pattern corresponding to the effect random number acquired in the processing is read out, and information indicating the fluctuating effect pattern is set in the sub RAM 93.

By performing the process of step S1633 or the process of step S1634, in which variation pattern the effect design is variably displayed, which reach effect is performed when the reach effect is performed, and when the reach effect is developed. Will determine how to develop reach production.

In the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the variation effect start command for instructing the start of the variation effect in the variation effect pattern set in the processing of step S1633 (or the processing of step S1634) is issued from the sub-control board 90 to the audiovisual control board. By being transmitted to 100 (and the lamp control board 120), the variable effect including the variable display of the effect symbol is realized.

[Round game start command reception processing by the sub control board 90]
Hereinafter, the details of the round game start command reception processing will be described with reference to FIGS. Here, FIG. 30 is a detailed flowchart of the jackpot game start command reception processing in step S29 of FIG. FIG. 31 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the stop effect type selection table.

When the sub CPU 91 determines in step S28 in FIG. 27 that the command received from the main control board 80 is the jackpot game start command (step S28: YES), the sub CPU 91 executes the following process. That is, as illustrated in FIG. 30, the panel variation effect and the operation promotion effect are executed (step S291). Specifically, the execution of the panel variation effect is instructed, and a command for executing the operation promotion effect is set in the sub RAM 93 at a timing when a predetermined time has elapsed since the panel variation effect was started. This command is transmitted to the image and sound control board 100 (and the lamp control board 120) by the command transmission process of step S41, so that the series of effects described above based on FIGS. 9F to 9H and the like are realized. Will be.

Next, the sub CPU 91 acquires the value of the timing at which the jackpot game start command is received with respect to the stop effect type selection random number that is updated every time the random number updating process in the sub control board 90 is performed, and the predetermined area of the sub RAM 93. (Step S292). Subsequently, the stop effect type selection table (see FIG. 31) stored in the sub ROM 92 is read and set in the sub RAM 93 (step S293). Then, the stop effect type selection process is executed based on the stop effect type selection random number acquired in the process of step S292 and the set stop effect type selection table (step S294).

In the present embodiment, as types of small hits related to the second special symbol determination, "4R hour short 3 times small hit", "6R hour short 3 times small hit", "8R hour short 3 times small hit", and "10R hour short 3". Four types of "small win" are prepared (see FIG. 7D). Therefore, when the determination result of the second special symbol determination is a small hit, including a small hit game (open game), 4 round games, 6 round games, 8 round games, or Ten round games are played. On the other hand, in the stop production type selection table, as is clear from the notation in FIG. 31, the number of rounds for each small hit, the type of stop production, and the random number value compared with the stop production type selection random number correspond. It is attached.

The sub CPU 91 executes the following processing in step S294. That is, the sub CPU 91 specifies the total number of rounds including the open game of the small hit game based on the information indicating the kind of the small hit included in the small hit opening command received from the main control board 80. For example, if the type of small hit is “3 times small hits for 4R hour-shortening”, it is specified that the total number of rounds is 4 rounds (4R). Further, for example, if the type of small hit is “3 times small hit in 8R hour reduction”, it is specified that the total number of rounds is 8 rounds (8R). In this way, after the total number of rounds including the open game is specified, the stop effect type corresponding to the specified number of rounds and the stop effect type selection random number acquired in the process of step S292 is selected from the stop effect type selection table. By reading, one stop effect is selected.

In the present embodiment, the stop effect type selection random number can take 100 random numbers from “0” to “99”, whereas in the stop effect type selection table, “BONUS panel stop effect” (for 4 rounds) ( While 100 random numbers are associated with FIG. 8(F), “Big BONUS panel stop effect” (refer to FIG. 8G) and “RUB panel stop effect” (refer to FIG. 8( R) is not associated with the random number (see FIG. 31). Therefore, when the specified number of rounds is four, the sub CPU 91 selects "BONUS panel stop effect" at a rate of 100%. For this reason, if you win the "4R Hours 3 times small win", there is a 100% chance that the "BONUS panel stop effect" (see Fig. 9(I)) will be executed, and the "Big BONUS panel stop effect" and "RUB The "panel stop effect" is never executed.

Further, in the stop effect type selection table, 100 random numbers are associated with “RUB panel stop effect” for rounds 6 and 8, while “BONUS panel stop effect” and “big BONUS panel”. A random number value is not associated with the "stop effect" (see FIG. 31). Therefore, when the specified number of rounds is 6 rounds or 8 rounds, the sub CPU 91 selects "RUB panel stop effect" at a rate of 100%. For this reason, if the player wins "6R hour short 3 times small hit" or "8R hour short 3 times small hit", the "RUB panel stop effect" (see FIG. 9(I)) is executed with a 100% probability. The "BONUS panel stop effect" and the "big BONUS panel stop effect" are not executed.

Further, in the stop effect type selection table, 30 random numbers are associated with “BONUS panel stop effects” and 40 random values are associated with “big BONUS panel stop effects” for 10 rounds. 30 random numbers are associated with the "RUB panel stop effect" (see FIG. 31). Therefore, when the specified number of rounds is 10, the sub CPU 91 selects “BONUS panel stop effect” at a rate of 30% (=30/100×100) and 40% (=40/100). Select "Big BONUS panel stop effect" at a ratio of x100) and select "RUB panel stop effect" at a ratio of 30% (=30/100 x 100). For this reason, when "10R hour reduction 3 times small hit" is won, "BONUS panel stop effect" (see FIG. 8F and FIG. 12D) is executed with a probability of 30%, and then the round. The image increase effect (see FIG. 8(J), FIG. 12(H) to (I), and FIG. 13(A) to (B)) is executed. In addition, when the player wins the “10R hour reduction 3 times small hit”, the “Big BONUS panel stop effect” (see FIG. 8G and FIG. 11E) is executed with a 40% probability, and in this case, the round. The image increase effect is not executed. In addition, when the player wins “10R 3 hours short win”, there is a 30% chance that the “RUB panel stop effect” (see FIG. 8(H)) is executed, and then the round image increase effect is not generated. The above-described effect of adding the number of obtainable prize balls (see FIG. 8(I)) is executed.

As described above, when any one of the stop effects is selected in the process of step S294, the sub CPU 91 sets information indicating the type of the stop effect as the stop effect setting information in the predetermined area of the sub RAM 93 (step S295). On the other hand, in the present embodiment, an operation promotion effect (for example, refer to FIG. 9H) that prompts the player to operate the first effect button 35 is performed during the panel change effect, and this operation promotion is performed. When the first effect button 35 is operated during the effective period of the effect, the stop effect (BONUS panel stop effect, big BONUS panel stop effect, or RUB panel stop effect) indicated by the setting information set in the process of step S295 is displayed. ) Will be executed.

[Operation Accepting Process by Sub Control Board 90]
FIG. 32 is a detailed flowchart of the operation acceptance process in step S40 of FIG. Sub CPU91 judges whether operation of the 1st production button 35 is in the effective term following the command receiving process of Step S10 (Step S401). In the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, there may be a case where an operation-corresponding effect corresponding to the operation of the first effect button 35 such as a stop effect (panel stop effect) or a cut-in suggesting the jackpot reliability is executed. In this case, an effective period during which the operation of the first effect button 35 is effective is set, and information indicating the effective period is set in the sub RAM 93. In step S401, the sub CPU 91 specifies whether or not the information indicating the valid period is set in the sub RAM 93, and if the information indicating the valid period is not set, determines that the valid period is not in effect. If the information indicating the valid period is set, it is determined whether or not the valid period is in progress based on the information and the elapsed time from the start of the valid period. Here, if it is determined that it is not within the valid period (step S401: NO), the process proceeds to the command transmission process in step S41 of FIG.

On the other hand, when the sub CPU 91 determines that it is in the valid period (step S401), the first effect button detection sensor 96 is "ON" based on the presence or absence of the detection signal from the first effect button detection sensor 96. It is determined whether there is any (step S402). Here, when it is determined that the first effect button detection sensor 96 is not "ON" (step S402: NO), the information indicating the effective period set in the sub RAM 93 and the progress since the effective period is started. Based on the time, it is determined whether the valid period has expired (step S410). If it is determined that the valid period has not ended (step S410: NO), the process proceeds to the command transmission process of step S41.

When the sub CPU 91 determines that the first effect button detection sensor 96 is “ON” (the first effect button 35 has been operated) (step S402: YES), or determines that the effective period has ended. (Step S410: YES), the presence/absence of the setting information for the stop effect is determined (step S403). Specifically, the presence/absence of the setting information of the stop effect is determined based on whether or not the setting information of the stop effect is stored in the sub RAM 93 by the process of step S295 of FIG. Here, when it is determined that there is the setting information of the stop effect (step S403: YES), the stop effect is executed (step S404). Specifically, a command for instructing execution of the stop effect specified based on the stop effect setting information is set in the sub RAM 93. This command is transmitted to the image and sound control board 100 (and the lamp control board 120) by the command transmission process of step S41, and thereby a BONUS panel stop effect, a big BONUS panel stop effect, or a RUB panel stop effect is realized. Will be.

By the way, the fact that the stop effect is executed by the process of step S404 is during the interval period immediately after the end of the opening game performed with the determination result of the second special symbol determination as a small hit.

Subsequent to the processing of step S404, the sub CPU 91 determines whether or not the total number of rounds including the open game is 10 based on the type of the small hit this time acquired from the main control board 80 (step). S405). Here, when it is determined that the total number of rounds is 10 (step S405: YES), is the stop effect instructed to be executed by the command set in the process of step S404 the BONUS panel stop effect? It is determined whether or not (step S406). If it is determined that the BONUS panel stop effect is produced (step S406: YES), the round image increase effect flag is set to "ON" (step S407). This round image increase effect flag indicates whether or not it is necessary to execute the above-described round image increase effect based on FIG. 8(J), FIG. 12(H) to (I), and FIG. 13(A) to (B). This is a flag that indicates whether or not it is necessary to execute the round image increase effect, that is, when the BONUS panel stop effect is executed in spite of winning the "10R hour reduction 3 times small hit". It is a flag set to ".

In the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the round image increase effect flag is set to "ON", the above-described round game is started when the fifth round game related to "10R hour reduction 3 times small hit" is started. A round image increase effect is executed.

On the other hand, if the sub CPU 91 determines that there is no setting information for the stop effect (step S403: NO), that is, if the setting information for another operation corresponding effect is set in the sub RAM 93, based on the setting information. , Another operation corresponding effect is executed (step S408). For example, when setting information indicating the type of cut-in (blue cut-in, red cut-in, gold cut-in) is set in the sub RAM 93 in order to generate the cut-in in response to the operation of the first effect button 35. A command for generating a blue cut-in, a red cut-in, or a gold cut-in is set in the sub RAM 93 based on the setting information.

The sub CPU 91 executes the process of step S407, executes the process of step S408, determines that the total number of rounds is not 10 rounds (step S405: NO), or does not indicate the BONUS panel stop effect. When it is determined that (step S406: NO), the valid period end process is executed (step S409). Specifically, the information indicating the valid period set in the sub RAM 93 is discarded.

[Round game start command reception processing by the sub control board 90]
FIG. 33 is a detailed flowchart of the round game start command reception processing in step S31 of FIG. The sub CPU 91 executes the following processing in order to realize the above-described round image increase effect. That is, when the sub CPU 91 determines in step S30 of FIG. 27 that the received command is the round game start command (step S30: YES), as shown in FIG. 33, this big hit game execution timing is given. Determines whether is a "small hit" related to the second special symbol determination (step S311). Specifically, for example, whether or not the jackpot game start command transmitted from the main control board 80 according to the processing of step S628 of FIG. 20 is received prior to receiving this round game start command. Based on this, it is determined whether or not the execution opportunity of the big hit game this time is the “small hit” related to the second special symbol judgment.

When the sub CPU 91 determines that the execution opportunity of the big hit game this time is the “small hit” related to the second special symbol determination (step S311: YES), whether or not the round game of the fifth round is started The determination is made (step S312). By the way, when the "small hit" related to the second special symbol determination is won, the opening game start command is transmitted from the main control board 80 at the start of the first round game (opening game), and the second and subsequent rounds. Regarding the game, every time the round game is started, a round game start command is transmitted from the main control board 80. Therefore, in step S312, the sub CPU 91 counts the number of times the round game start command is received after the open game start command, and the fifth round is determined based on whether the count value has reached "4". It is determined whether or not the round game is started.

When the sub CPU 91 determines that the round game of the fifth round is started (step S312: YES), that is, when the count value becomes “4”, the round image increase effect stored in the sub RAM 93. It is determined whether or not the flag is set to "ON" (step S313). As described above with reference to FIG. 32, as for this round image increase effect flag, the BONUS panel stop effect is executed (not the big BONUS panel stop effect) in spite of winning the “10R hour reduction 3 times small hit”. In this case, the flag is set to "ON" in the process of step S407.

When determining that the round image increase effect flag is set to “ON” (step S313: YES), the sub CPU 91 executes the round image increase effect (step S314). Specifically, the performance effect (see FIG. 12(I)) and the promotion effect (see FIG. 13(A)) are executed, and a display effect that displays nine round images after executing these effects ( A command for instructing the image and sound control board 100 (and the lamp control board 120) to execute (see FIG. 13B) is set in the sub RAM 93. This command is transmitted to the image acoustic control board 100 (and the lamp control board 120) by the command transmission processing of step S41, and the round image increase effect is realized.

When the process of step S314 is executed, the sub CPU 91 sets the round image increase effect flag stored in the sub RAM 93 to "OFF" (step S315).

The change of the display mode of the round image is, for example, with the end of the round game (notifying the end of the round game), a round game end command is transmitted from the main control board 80 to the sub control board 90, and the sub CPU 91. However, when the round game end command is received, a command for instructing execution of display control for changing the round image corresponding to the finished round game from black to white is transmitted to the image acoustic control board 100. It can be realized by

Further, the display of the number of consecutive chans can be realized by performing the following processing, for example. That is, the number of consecutive chan is stored in the sub RAM 93, and when the sub CPU 91 receives the jackpot opening command transmitted from the main control board 80 according to the process of step S3174 of FIG. 19, the number of consecutive chan is set to “1”. Update to the added value. Then, the sub CPU 91, in the time saving game state, each time it receives the small hit opening command or the big hit opening command transmitted from the main control board 80 by the process of step S3178 of FIG. 1” is updated to the added value. The sub CPU 91 realizes the above-described continuous chunk number display by transmitting a command instructing execution of display control for displaying the updated continuous chunk number on the display screen 70 to the image acoustic control board 100. It is possible.

The display of the number of prize balls this time can be realized, for example, by performing the following processing. That is, when the BONUS panel stop effect is executed, the image and sound control CPU 101 sets the number of the denominator related to the current prize ball number display to "300" to perform the display control related to the current prize ball number display, and When the big BONUS panel stop effect is executed, the number of the denominator related to the current prize ball number display is set to "900" to perform the display control related to the current prize ball number display. In addition, every time the main CPU 81 executes the process of step S810 of FIG. 25, the first command for notifying that the game ball has won the special winning opening 26 is transmitted to the sub control board 90. On the other hand, each time the sub CPU 91 receives the first command, the sub CPU 91 transmits a second command notifying that the game ball has won the special winning opening 26 to the image acoustic control board 100, and the image acoustic control CPU 101. Executes the display control related to the current prize ball number display such that the denominator number related to the current prize ball number display is updated to a value obtained by adding “10” every time the second command is received.

Further, the display of the total number of winning prize balls can be realized by performing the following processing, for example. That is, the main CPU 81 transmits a third command to the sub-control board 90 for notifying that the game ball has won the small winning opening 28 every time the processing of step S808 of FIG. 25 is executed. On the other hand, each time the sub CPU 91 receives the third command, it transmits a fourth command to the image/sound control board 100 to notify that the game ball has won the small winning opening 28. The image-acoustic control board 100 stores the total number of acquired award balls in the control RAM 103, and the image-acoustic control CPU 101 sets the total number of acquired award balls to "10" each time the second command or the fourth command is received. Update to the added value. Then, from the start of the second round game to the end of the final round game, the updated total number of won prize balls is displayed on the display screen 70.

[Interrupt processing by the image and sound control board 100]
Next, with reference to FIG. 34, an interrupt process executed in the image and sound control board 100 will be described. Here, FIG. 34 is a flowchart illustrating an interrupt process executed in the image and sound control board 100. The image and sound control board 100 repeatedly executes the series of processing illustrated in FIG. 34 at regular time intervals (for example, 33 milliseconds) during normal operation except for special cases such as power-on and power-off. ..

First, the image and sound control CPU 101 executes an image display control process for controlling the image display on the display screen 70 based on the command received from the sub control board 90 (step S91). This image display control process will be described later in detail with reference to FIG.

Following the processing of step S91, the image and sound control CPU 101 executes effect sound output control processing for outputting various effect sounds from the speaker 38 in synchronization with or asynchronously with the screen display performed on the display screen 70. Yes (step S92).

Following the processing of step S92, the image and sound control CPU 101 executes data transmission control processing (step S93). Specifically, the data regarding the image and sound control performed in the image and sound control board 100 is transmitted to the sub control board 90. On the other hand, the sub control board 90 transfers the data received from the image and sound control board 100 to the lamp control board 120. As a result, the frame lamp 37, the board lamp 5, the movable decorative member 14, and the like are controlled so as to be synchronized with the effect performed by the display screen 70 and the speaker 38.

[Image Display Control Processing by Image Acoustic Control Board 100]
FIG. 35 is a detailed flowchart of the image display control process in step S91 of FIG. The image and sound control CPU 101 first determines whether or not the command transmitted from the sub control board 90 has been received (step S911). If it is determined that the command is not received (step S911: NO), the process proceeds to step S92.

On the other hand, when determining that the command from the sub control board 90 has been received (step S911: YES), the image and sound control CPU 101 sets the setting information included in the command in the control RAM 103 (step S912). Then, based on the setting information set in the control RAM 103, it is determined how the effect image should be displayed on the display screen 70, a display list for controlling the drawing processing of the VDP 104 is created, and a predetermined area of the control RAM 103 is created. (Step S913), and the display list is set in the display list storage area of the VRAM 106 (step S914). The VDP 104 executes the drawing process based on the display list set in the display list storage area, whereby the effect display instructed by the sub control board 90 is realized.

[Structure and operation effects of gaming machine 1]
In addition, the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment has the following configuration, and by having the configuration, the following operational effects are achieved.

Gaming machine 1
Determination means for determining whether or not to execute a special game advantageous to the player (for example, the main CPU 81 for executing the jackpot determination process of FIG. 17),
Based on the determination result of the determination means, the special game execution means capable of executing the special game including the round game in which the player can obtain the game medium (for example, the small winning opening opening/closing control processing in step S6 of FIG. 14 and Similarly, a main CPU 81) which executes the special winning opening opening/closing control process in step S7 of FIG.
An effect control unit (for example, a sub CPU 91, an image and sound control CPU 101, a lamp CPU 121) for controlling execution of effect is provided,
The special game execution means,
As the special game, a first special game including a first number of the round games (for example, four round games executed in response to winning the “4R time reduction 3 times small hit”), and the first special game. It is possible to execute a second special game including a second number of round games that is greater than the number of times (for example, 10 round games that are executed in response to winning the “10R time reduction 3 times small hit”). ,
The effect control means,
During the execution of the first special game, a first number of round images corresponding to the number of the remaining round games corresponding to the remaining round games performed by the end of the first special game are displayed. First display control (for example, display control for displaying three round images at the start of the second round game: see FIG. 10A),
During the execution of the second special game, a second number of round images corresponding to the number of the remaining round games corresponding to the remaining round games to be executed by the end of the second special game are displayed. Second display control (for example, display control for displaying nine round images at the start of the second round game: see FIG. 11(F)),
During the execution of the second special game, the same number of rounds as the first number corresponding to a part of the remaining round game (for example, 9 round games) performed until the second special game is finished. An image is displayed (for example, three round images are displayed at the start of the second round game: see FIG. 12E), and after a predetermined number of times (for example, three times) of the round game, Third display control for displaying a third number of round images, which is the same number as the number of remaining round games performed until the second special game being executed is completed (for example, at the start of the fifth round game) , Display control for newly displaying six round images: see FIG. 13B) can be executed.

According to this configuration, in addition to the case where the second display control is executed, the third display control may be executed during the second special game. For this reason, it is possible to make a player who thinks that the first special game, which has a smaller number of round games than the second special game, will be executed, which is surprising. In addition, the number of round images displayed by the first display control is the same as the number of round images first displayed by the third display control (see, for example, FIG. 10A and FIG. 12E). ), even when the first special game is executed, it is possible to make the player expect the second special game to be executed. As a result of these, it is possible to effectively improve the interest of the effect performed during the special game.

Further, the effect control means,
A first notification effect (for example, BONUS panel stop effect: see FIG. 8(F) and FIG. 9(I)) informing that the number of round games to be executed is relatively small, and the number of round games to be executed. It is possible to execute a second notification effect (for example, big BONUS panel stop effect: see FIG. 8(G) and FIG. 11(E)) informing that there is a relatively large number of
When the second notification effect is executed during the execution of the second special game, the second display control is executed after executing the second notification effect (see, for example, FIGS. 11E and 11F). ),
When the first notification effect is executed during the execution of the second special game, the third display control is executed after executing the first notification effect (for example, FIG. 12D, FIG. 13B). )reference).

According to this configuration, while the second special game is being executed, it is informed by the first notification effect (see, for example, FIG. 12D) that the number of round games to be executed is relatively small. Instead, by the third display control, a smaller number of round images than the actual number of rounds of the second special game are displayed (see, for example, FIG. 12E), and a predetermined number of round games (for example, three times) are played. After the execution, the same number of round images as the number of remaining round games (for example, 6 times) is displayed (see, for example, FIG. 13B). For this reason, it is possible to make the player feel a greater degree of unexpectedness, and it is possible to further improve the interest of the effect performed during the special game.

Further, the effect control means,
With the completion of the running round game, the display mode of the round image corresponding to the round game is changed (for example, the black-painted round image is changed to the white-painted round image), and the round game is played. The round image is continuously displayed even after the end of (see, for example, FIGS. 10A to 10C).

According to this configuration, the display mode of the corresponding round image changes as the running round game ends, and the display of the round image continues even after the round game ends. Therefore, when the third display control is executed, the player newly displays the round image corresponding to the already executed round game (the display mode has changed) and the remaining round games. By looking at the round image, it is possible to easily recognize that the number of round games related to the special game this time is the second number. Therefore, by deleting the round image corresponding to the round game as the round game ends, the player recognizes that the number of round games related to the special game this time is the second number. It is possible to effectively suppress the occurrence of the problem that it becomes difficult.

[Modification]
The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and may have the following forms, for example. That is, in the above-described embodiment, immediately after the promotion effect (see FIG. 13A), nine round images composed of three white round images and six black filled round images are simultaneously displayed. The display has been described as an example (see FIG. 13B). On the other hand, in another embodiment, immediately after the promotion effect, three white round images are first displayed, and immediately after that, six black painted round images are simultaneously displayed. Alternatively, six black-painted round images may be sequentially displayed at predetermined time intervals (for example, 0.3 second intervals).

Further, in the above-described embodiment, with the end of the round game, by changing the round image corresponding to the round game from black to white, it is assumed that the round game is finished. Was performed (see FIGS. 11 to 13). On the other hand, in another embodiment, with the end of the round game, the color of the corresponding round image is changed, the shape of the corresponding round image is changed, or the color of the corresponding round image is changed. Both of the shapes may be changed. As described above, the change in the display mode of the round image is not limited to the one exemplified in the above embodiment, and may be another.

In the above embodiment, for example, when the third round game is executed after the second round game is completed, the second round game is completed and the second round game is completed. The case where the display mode of the round image corresponding to the round game is changed has been described as an example. On the other hand, in another embodiment, the display mode of the round image corresponding to the second round game may be changed as the third round game is started. Further, in another embodiment, a configuration may be adopted in which the corresponding round image is deleted at the end of the round game.

Further, in the above embodiment, the case where the display mode of the corresponding round image is changed and the display of the round image is continued even after the end of the round game has been described as an example. On the other hand, in another embodiment, the corresponding round image may be deleted from the display screen 70 as the round game ends.

In the above embodiment, the case where the round image increase effect is executed after the BONUS panel stop effect is executed and then the third round game of the second round to the fourth round is performed has been described as an example (Fig. 12 and 13), the number of round games performed until the round image increase effect is executed, and the execution timing of the round image increase effect may be different from those exemplified in the above embodiment. For example, even if the BONUS panel stop effect is executed, the second round game (one round game) is executed, and the round image increase effect is executed at the start of the third round game. Good.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the case where the BONUS panel stop effect (see FIG. 8F) is executed and then the round image increase effect (see FIG. 8J) is executed is described as an example. On the other hand, in another embodiment, the round image increase effect may be executed without executing the BONUS panel stop effect. Further, in the above-described embodiment, the case where the round image increase effect including the character product action effect (see FIG. 12(I)) and the promotion effect (see FIG. 13(A)) is executed has been described as an example. In the form, by executing a round image increase effect that includes only one of the accessory action effect and the promotion effect, or by executing a round image increase effect that does not include both the accessory action effect and the promotion effect. Good.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the case where the present invention is applied to a so-called 1 type/2 type mixed type pachinko gaming machine has been described. However, the present invention is a so-called probability variation loop type 1 type pachinko gaming machine, It may be applied to other gaming machines such as a so-called ST machine, which is a type of pachinko gaming machine. It is conceivable to adopt the following configuration in this type of gaming machine. That is, for example, when it is possible to execute a big hit game (BONUS) including five long open round games and a big hit game (BIG BONUS) including ten long open round games, the opening of these big hit games The BONUS panel stop effect is executed during the period, and five round images are displayed when the first round game is disclosed. Then, when the big hit game of this time is "BIG BONUS", for example, a configuration is possible in which five round images are additionally displayed at the start of the sixth round game.

Further, it is needless to say that the configuration of the gaming machine 1 and the operation mode of each member described in the above embodiments are merely examples, and the present invention can be realized with other configurations and operation modes. Further, the order of processing, the set value, the random number value, the threshold value used for the determination, and the like in the above-described flowcharts are merely examples, and other orders and values may be used without departing from the scope of the present invention. Needless to say, can be realized. The drawings and the like illustrated in the above embodiment are merely examples, and other modes may be adopted.

1 gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine), 7 image display device, 21 first starting opening, 22 second starting opening, 23 opening/closing member, 26 big winning opening, 27 opening/closing member, 28 small winning opening, 29 opening/closing member, 41 opening/closing member 1 special symbol indicator, 42 second special symbol indicator, 44 1st special symbol reservation indicator, 45 2nd special symbol reservation indicator, 70 display screen, 80 main control board, 81 main CPU, 90 sub control board, 91 sub CPU, 100 image acoustic control board, 101 image acoustic control CPU, 211 1st starting mouth sensor, 221 2nd starting mouth sensor.

Claims (1)

Determination means for determining whether or not to execute a special game advantageous to the player,
Special game execution means capable of executing the special game including a round game in which a player can obtain a game medium based on the determination result of the determination means,
And a production control means for controlling execution of production,
The special game execution means,
As the special game, it is possible to execute a first special game including the first round of the round game and a second special game including the second round of games that is more than the first number of times.
The effect control means,
During the execution of the first special game, a first number of round images corresponding to the number of the remaining round games corresponding to the remaining round games performed by the end of the first special game are displayed. First display control to
During the execution of the second special game, a second number of round images corresponding to the number of the remaining round games corresponding to the remaining round games to be executed by the end of the second special game are displayed. Second display control to
During execution of the second special game, the same number of round images as the first number corresponding to the first round game, which is a part of the remaining round game until the second special game is finished, are displayed. However, after a predetermined number of round games have been played, a third number of round images, which is the same number as the number of second round games that are the remaining round games to be played until the end of the second special game being executed. And a third display control for displaying the same number of round images as the first number,
During the execution of the second special game, when the same number of round images as the first number are displayed, the first obtainable total number which is the total number of game media obtainable by the player in the first round game is set. When the same number of round images as the first number and the third number of round images are displayed together, the player can obtain a game in both the first round game and the second round game. Ri executable der and a fourth display control to display the second obtainable total is the total number of media,
It is possible to execute a predetermined trigger effect during execution of the second special game,
During execution of the opportunity effect, the same number of round images as the first number displayed before the initiation of the opportunity effect and the first total acquirable number are not displayed, and the end of the opportunity effect is used as a trigger. the first number and the same number of rounds image, the third number of rounds images, and game machine characterized that you start displaying the second attainable total.

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