JP6785256B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a game machine.

Conventionally, a game machine (pachinko game machine) having a game area in which a game ball (game medium) moves and launching the game ball into the game area in response to an operation of a player has been known. This type of gaming machine is provided with a start winning opening as a detection area for detecting a game ball in the gaming area, and when the entry of the game ball into the starting winning opening is detected, a random value is acquired and held in the storage means. Then, a game lottery is performed in which the random values held in the storage means are used in a predetermined order to determine whether or not the jackpot is successful. Then, the effect display means starts the variable display of the effect symbol, and when the result of the game lottery is a big hit, the effect symbol is displayed in the so-called reach mode and then stopped and displayed in the jackpot mode, and the game state is changed to the special game state. Migrate to. Then, in the special game state, a predetermined number of special games are executed, and in each special game, the large winning opening provided in the game area is operated in the open state, and each time the game ball enters the large winning opening. Pay out the game ball to.

In some game machines of this type, a button image prompting the operation of the effect operation device is displayed during the operation valid period, and the operation effect is executed when the effect operation device is operated within the operation valid period (. See Patent Document 1). In such a game machine, operating the effect operation device is an interesting game for the player.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2017-185047

However, in the conventional game machine, the player may miss the operation within the operation effective time because the operation valid period is relatively short, and if the operation is missed within the operation effective time, the interest of the game is lowered. It ends up.

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a game machine capable of improving the interest of a game.

(1) The present invention is a game machine including a game area in which a game medium moves, and launches the game medium into the game area in response to an operation of the player, and a production operation means that can be operated by the player. An operation valid period for validating the operation for the effect operation means is set, a predetermined effect is executed when the operation for the effect operation means is performed within the operation valid period, and the effect is performed within the operation valid period. When the operation means is not operated, the effect control means is provided to execute the predetermined effect as the operation valid period elapses, and the effect control means includes the operation valid period and starts from the operation valid period. The present invention relates to a gaming machine characterized in that an operation effect for urging an operation on the effect operation means is executed in a specific period ending later.

In the present invention, a predetermined effect is executed when the operation for the effect operation means is performed within the operation valid period or when the operation valid period elapses without the operation being performed. Further, in the present invention, since the operation effect for prompting the operation to the effect operation means is executed in the specific period including the operation valid period and ending after the operation valid period, the probability is higher than the case where the operation effect is executed only in the operation valid period. Therefore, it is possible to provide the player with the fun of the game by operating the production operation means, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

(2) In the gaming machine of the present invention, the effect control means has the operation valid period when the operation for the effect operation means is performed within the operation valid period or without the operation for the effect operation means. After that, the tactile stimulating means may be made to perform a stimulating effect that stimulates the player's sense of touch.

In this way, in order to execute a stimulus effect that stimulates the tactile sensation of the player when the operation is performed on the effect operation means within the operation valid period or when the operation valid period elapses without the operation being performed, the game is played. It is possible to give a person a motivation to operate the effect operating means.

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

It is a perspective view which shows the appearance structure of the gaming machine of embodiment of this invention. It is a front view which shows the appearance structure of the game board of the game machine of embodiment of this invention. It is a perspective view which shows the appearance of the big winning opening of the gaming machine of embodiment of this invention. It is a front view which shows the appearance structure of the state display part of the game machine of embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the functional block of the gaming machine of embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the structure of the lottery table in the gaming machine of embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the structure of the lottery table in the gaming machine of embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the structure of the lottery table in the gaming machine of embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the structure of the lottery table in the gaming machine of embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the structure of the lottery table in the gaming machine of embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the structure of the lottery table in the gaming machine of embodiment of this invention. It is a state transition diagram of the gaming state in the gaming machine of the embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the image which is displayed in the gaming machine of embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the image which is displayed in the gaming machine of embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the image which is displayed in the gaming machine of embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the image which is displayed in the gaming machine of embodiment of this invention. It is a time chart which shows the flow of production of the gaming machine of embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the process flow of the gaming machine of embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the image displayed in the game machine of the modification of the embodiment of this invention.

Hereinafter, this embodiment will be described. The present embodiment described below does not unreasonably limit the content of the present invention described in the claims. Moreover, not all of the configurations described in the present embodiment are essential constituent requirements of the present invention.

1. 1. Configuration of Game Machine FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an external configuration of the game machine according to the present embodiment. The game machine of the present embodiment plays a game using a game ball (game medium) lent out from the game hall, and is provided with an outer frame 2 forming an outer surface of the game machine and inside the game machine. A game board 6 that forms a game area 4 in which a game ball moves, a glass unit 8 that makes the game board 6 visible and inaccessible to the player, and a front frame 10 to which the glass unit 8 is attached are provided. ing.

The portion of the front frame 10 surrounding the glass unit 8 is made of a translucent material that transmits light, and the inside of the portion made of the translucent material is a directing light for enlivening the game. A plurality of front frame lamps 12 for outputting the above are provided. Further, on the left and right of the upper part and the left and right of the lower part of the front frame 10, speakers 14 for outputting a production sound or the like for enlivening the game are provided.

Further, an upper plate 16 for storing the game ball is provided in the lower center of the front frame 10, and a game ball is paid out from the game machine to the player on the left side of the inner side surface of the upper plate 16. The payout port 18 is provided. Further, a grip unit 20 is provided on the lower right side of the front frame 10, and when the player performs an operation of rotating the grip unit 20 clockwise toward the game machine, the grip unit 20 provided inside the game machine is not shown. The launching device is activated so that the game ball is launched into the game area 4. The launching device of the present embodiment can launch 99 game balls per minute (1.65 per second).

A supply port 22 for supplying the game ball from the upper plate 16 to the launching device is provided on the right side of the inner side surface of the upper plate 16. Further, below the upper plate 16, a lower plate 24 for storing a surplus game ball when the game ball cannot be stored in the upper plate 16 is provided.

Further, an effect button 26 (effect operation means) is provided on the front side of the edge of the upper plate 16, and when the player operates the effect button 26, the effect performed by the game machine changes. Further, the effect button 26 has a built-in effect button vibration device 175 (tactile stimulation means, vibration means) such as a vibration motor that vibrates the effect button 26, and when the effect button vibration device 175 is activated, the vibration generated by the operation is generated. It is transmitted to the effect button 26, the effect button 26 vibrates, and stimulates the tactile sensation of the player touching the effect button 26.

FIG. 2 is a front view showing the external configuration of the game board 6 shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 6 is provided with the outer rail 28 in a circular shape, and the area surrounded by the outer rail 28 is the game area 4 in which the game ball moves. Further, at the left end portion of the game area 4, an inner rail 30 is provided in an arc shape along the outer rail 28, and the outer rail 28 and the inner rail 30 are provided below the game board 6 and are not shown. The game ball fired from the device is guided to the game area 4.

Further, in the central portion of the game board 6, a liquid crystal display 32 (effect display means) for displaying an effect image for enlivening the game and an effect unit 36 including a display frame 34 formed so as to surround the liquid crystal display 32 are provided. It is provided. The display frame 34 is provided with a display frame lamp 38 that outputs directing light or the like for enlivening the game above the center of the liquid crystal display 32.

In the present embodiment, the game ball cannot pass through the front side of the liquid crystal display 32, and the game ball launched from the launching device passes through the game area 4 on the left side or the game area 4 on the right side of the liquid crystal display 32. It is designed to fall. A large number of game nails (not shown) are struck in the game area 4 so as to intersect the surface of the game board 6, and the movement direction of the game ball moving in the game area 4 is randomly changed. ..

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

Below the central portion of the stage 44, a first starting winning opening 46 is provided so that a game ball that has fallen downward from the vicinity of the central portion of the stage 44 can enter. The first start winning opening 46 has a built-in sensor that detects that the game ball has entered, and is configured so that the game ball is collected inside the game machine when the game ball enters, and the first starting winning opening Every time a game ball enters 46, a predetermined number of game balls (a specified number of one or more, for example, three) are paid out to the player, and a random value is acquired to determine whether or not the jackpot is successful. A lottery (game lottery) is held.

Further, in the game area 4 on the right side of the liquid crystal display 32, a passage gate 48 through which the game ball passes without being collected inside the game machine is provided. The passing gate 48 has a built-in sensor that detects that the game ball has passed, and each time the game ball passes through the passing gate 48, a normal lottery is performed to acquire a random number value and determine whether or not the game is a normal hit. ..

Further, in the game area 4 on the right side of the liquid crystal display 32, a second start winning opening 50 is provided below the passing gate 48, in which the game ball is collected inside the game machine when the game ball enters. The second start winning opening 50 has a built-in sensor for detecting that the game ball has entered, and is in a reduced state (a state in which the entry is not assisted / a non-assisted state) in which the game ball is difficult to enter into the second starting winning opening 50. An ordinary accessory 52 (auxiliary means) provided with an auxiliary member capable of operating between the and the expanded state (a state of assisting the approach / auxiliary state) in which the game ball easily enters is provided. The ordinary accessory 52 has a built-in drive device such as a solenoid that operates an auxiliary member, and is controlled so as to be in an expanded state under a predetermined condition when a normal hit is won in a normal lottery. Then, each time a game ball enters the second start winning opening 50, a predetermined number (a specified number of one or more, for example, three) of game balls is paid out to the player, and a random number value is acquired to obtain a big hit. A special lottery will be held to determine the success or failure of.

The number of game balls paid out to the player each time the game ball enters the first start winning opening 46 and the number of game balls paid out to the player each time the game ball enters the second start winning opening 50. May be the same number or different numbers.

Further, in the game area 4 on the right side of the liquid crystal display 32, a large winning opening 54 is provided in which the game ball is collected inside the game machine when the game ball enters. The large winning opening 54 is provided with a special accessory 56 having a built-in sensor for detecting that a game ball has entered and a plate-shaped member for closing the large winning opening 54. It is configured to be operable between a closed state (second state, inaccessible state) in which the game ball cannot enter the winning opening 54 and an open state (first state, inaccessible state) in which the game ball can enter. There is. The special accessory 56 has a built-in drive device such as a solenoid that operates a plate-shaped member, and is controlled so as to be opened under a predetermined condition in a special game state that is started when a big hit is won in a special lottery. To. Then, each time a game ball enters the large winning opening 54, a predetermined number (for example, 14) of game balls are paid out to the player.

3 (A) and 3 (B) are perspective views showing a large winning opening 54 in which the special accessory 56 is in the open state. As shown in FIG. 3A, the large winning opening 54 of the present embodiment has a specific area 64 (probability variation area) provided on the left side where the game ball can enter and a normal area 64 (probability variation area) provided on the right side where the game ball can enter. It is composed of region 66. Of these, the specific area 64 is provided with a special accessory 68 having a built-in sensor for detecting that the game ball has entered and a plate-shaped member (special movable member) that closes the specific area 64. In 68, as shown in FIG. 3A, the game ball can enter the specific area 64 (enterable state), and as shown in FIG. 3B, the game ball cannot enter the specific area 64. It is configured to be able to operate between the closed state (inaccessible state). The special accessory 68 has a built-in drive device such as a solenoid that operates the plate-shaped member, and is controlled so as to be opened under a predetermined condition in the special gaming state. Then, when the special accessory 56 is in the open state and the game ball enters the large winning opening 54, if the special accessory 68 is in the open state, the game ball can enter the specific area 64, and the special role If the object 68 is not in the open state, the game ball cannot enter the specific area 64.

Further, the normal area 66 has a built-in sensor that detects that the game ball has entered, but the plate-shaped member that blocks the normal area 66 is not provided, and the game ball enters when the special accessory 56 is in the open state. You can do it.

Therefore, when the special accessory 56 is in the open state and the game ball enters the large winning opening 54, if the special accessory 68 is in the open state, the game ball is in the specific area 64 or the normal area. It is designed to enter 66, and when the special accessory 68 is in the closed state, the game ball enters the normal region 66 without entering the specific region 64.

Further, as shown in FIG. 2, at the lowermost portion of the game area 4, an out port 62 for collecting the game ball that has fallen in the game area 4 without entering any winning opening is provided inside the game machine. ..

The launching device for the game ball is configured so that the firing output of the game ball changes by adjusting the rotation amount of the grip unit 20 shown in FIG. 1, and when the rotation amount of the grip unit 20 is small, The game ball is launched so that the game ball falls in the game area 4 on the left side of the liquid crystal display 32, and when the amount of rotation of the grip unit 20 is large, the game ball falls in the game area 4 on the right side of the liquid crystal display 32. A game ball is fired at.

Therefore, the player adjusts the amount of rotation of the grip unit 20 according to the game situation, and the game ball falls in the game area 4 on the left side or passes through the opening 40, the passage 42, and the stage 44 to win the first start. The game ball is fired so as to win a prize in the mouth 46 (left-handed), the game ball falls in the game area 4 on the right side, and the game ball passes through the passage gate 48, or the second start winning hole 50 The game ball is fired so that the game ball wins a prize, or the game ball wins a prize at the large winning opening 54 (right-handed).

In the game machine of the present embodiment, when the game ball falls in the game area 4 on the left side, the game ball does not pass through the passing gate 48, and the game is played in the second starting winning opening 50 and the large winning opening 54. When the ball does not win a prize and the game ball falls in the game area 4 on the right side, the game ball does not win a prize in the first starting winning opening 46.

Further, a state display unit 70 is provided on the lower right side of the game board 6 and outside the game area 4 to indicate various states of the game machine by turning on and off lamps and the like.

FIG. 4 is a front view showing the external configuration of the state display unit 70. As shown in FIG. 4, the status display unit 70 includes a normal symbol display unit 72, a normal hold display unit 74, a first special symbol display unit 76, a first special hold display unit 78, a second special symbol display unit 80, and a first. 2 A special hold display unit 82 and a game status display unit 84 are provided.

The normal symbol display unit 72 is composed of two lamps, and when a normal lottery is performed, the normal symbols are displayed in a variable manner by blinking the two lamps, and the normal symbols are stopped by turning on or off the two lamps. Display and display the result of the normal lottery.

The normal hold display unit 74 is composed of two lamps, and when the game ball passes through the passing gate 48, the normal symbol is already in the variable display or the stop display, and the normal lottery random value is acquired. Also, when the normal lottery random number value is held because the normal lottery cannot be performed, the number of normal hold numbers corresponding to the number of the normal lottery random number values held is displayed, and two lamps are displayed. Depending on the combination of turning on, turning off, or blinking, 0 to 4 normal hold numbers are displayed.

The first special symbol display unit 76 is composed of a 7-segment display, and when a special lottery is performed by a game ball entering the first start winning opening 46, the first special symbol is blinked by blinking the 7-segment display. Is displayed in a variable manner, and the 7-segment display is turned on in any one of a plurality of types of modes to stop and display the first special symbol and display the result of the special lottery.

The first special hold display unit 78 is composed of two lamps, and when the game ball enters the first start winning opening 46, the first special symbol or the second special symbol is already in variable display or stop display. When the special lottery random value is reserved as the first special random number value because the special lottery cannot be performed even if the special lottery random value (lottery information) is acquired, for example, the first reserved random value. The first special hold number corresponding to the number of special random number values is displayed, and 0 to 4 first special hold numbers are displayed by a combination of turning on, turning off, or blinking two lamps.

The second special symbol display unit 80 is composed of a 7-segment display, and when a special lottery is performed by a game ball entering the second start winning opening 50, the second special symbol is blinked by blinking the 7-segment display. Is displayed in a variable manner, and the 7-segment display is turned on in any one of a plurality of types to stop and display the second special symbol and display the result of the special lottery.

The second special hold display unit 82 is composed of two lamps, and when the game ball enters the second start winning opening 50, the first special symbol or the second special symbol is already in variable display or stop display. In the case where the special lottery random value is reserved as the second special random number value because the special lottery cannot be performed even if the special lottery random value is acquired, the reserved second special random number value The second special hold number corresponding to the number is displayed, and 0 to 4 second special hold numbers are displayed by the combination of turning on, turning off, or blinking the two lamps.

The game state display unit 84 is composed of six lamps, and displays the currently set type of game state by a combination of turning on, turning off, or blinking the six lamps. In this embodiment, there are a normal state (low probability state), a probability variation state (high probability state / special state) in which the winning probability of the jackpot is set higher than that of the normal state, and a special state that starts when the jackpot is won in a special lottery. It is possible to set four types of game states: a game state and a time-saving state (special state) in which the fluctuation time of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is shortened to frequently trigger the execution of a special lottery. The combination of turning on, turning off, or blinking the six lamps indicates which gaming state is set.

2. Functional block diagram of the game machine FIG. 5 is a functional block diagram of the game machine of the present embodiment. The game machine of the present embodiment is controlled by a control board including a main board 100 (game control means) and a sub board 102. The functions of each board such as the main board 100 and the sub board 102 include hardware such as various processors (CPU, DSP, etc.), ASIC (gate array, etc.), ROM (an example of information storage medium), or RAM. It is realized by software consisting of a given program stored in advance in a ROM or the like.

The main board 100 includes a passing gate sensor 104, a first start winning opening sensor 106 (first detecting means), a second starting winning opening sensor 108 (first detecting means), a specific area sensor 112 (second detecting means), and usually. In response to input signals from input means such as the area sensor 114 (second detection means) and the payout sensor 116, various calculations for executing the game are performed, and based on the calculation results, the status display drive device 120, usually It controls the operation of output means such as the accessory driving device 122, the special accessory driving device 124, the special accessory driving device 128, and the payout device 130.

Further, the sub-board 102 receives the signal sent from the main board 100 and the input signal from the effect button switch 150, and performs various calculations for executing the effect according to the progress of the game, and the calculation result. Based on the above, the operation of the effect device 176 such as the effect display device 170, the sound device 172, the effect object drive device 174, and the effect button vibration device 175 is controlled.

Then, the main board 100 includes a random number generating means 210, a normal lottery means 220, a normal display control means 222, a normal accessory control means 224, a special lottery means 230, a special display control means 240, a game state transition control means 250, and a special game execution. It is configured to include means 260, payout control means 270, communication control means 280, and main memory 290.

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

The ordinary lottery means 220 acquires a random number value for ordinary lottery from the random number generating means 210 based on the detection signal input from the passing gate sensor 104 that detects the game balls passing through the passing gate 48 one by one. It is stored in the ordinary random number storage means 2912 of the main memory 290, and the ordinary lottery is performed to determine whether or not the ordinary lottery random number value read from the ordinary random number storage means 2912 is correct or not.

Specifically, the ordinary random number storage means 2912 is provided with four ordinary hold storage areas 1 to 4 as ordinary hold storage areas 1 as storage areas for storing the acquired random number values for ordinary lottery. One ordinary hold storage area is provided as a storage area for storing the random number value for the ordinary lottery read from the area 1 and performing the ordinary lottery until the variation display and the stop display of the ordinary symbol are completed. Then, when the ordinary lottery means 220 acquires the ordinary lottery random number value from the random number generating means 210, the ordinary lottery means 220 acquires the ordinary lottery random number value in a state where the ordinary lottery random number value is not stored in any of the ordinary hold storage areas 1 to the ordinary hold storage area 4. First, the random number value for the ordinary lottery is stored in the ordinary hold storage area 1. Then, when the normal lottery random value is stored in the normal hold storage area 1, if the normal symbol is not in the variable display or the stop display, that is, the normal lottery random value is stored in the normal hold storage area. If not, the normal lottery random number value is immediately read from the normal hold storage area 1 to perform the normal lottery, and the normal lottery random number value obtained by the normal lottery is stored in the normal hold storage area. On the other hand, when the normal symbol is in the variable display or the stop display, that is, when the normal lottery random value is stored in the normal hold storage area, the normal lottery random value is stored in the normal hold storage area 1. On hold.

Then, when the detection signal is further input from the passing gate sensor 104 and the normal lottery random number value is acquired in the state where the normal lottery random number value is held in the normal hold storage area 1, the normal lottery means 220 , On the condition that the number of ordinary lottery random numbers held in the ordinary hold storage areas 1 to 4 is less than 4, that is, on the condition that the number of ordinary hold is less than 4. The normal lottery random number value is stored in the normal hold storage area which is the normal hold storage area in which the normal lottery random number value is not held and has the smallest ordinal number among the normal hold storage areas 1 to the normal hold storage area 4.

Then, when the fluctuation display and the stop display of the normal symbol are completed, the normal lottery means 220 erases the normal lottery random value stored in the normal hold storage area, and the normal lottery random value is set in the normal hold storage area 1. When it is on hold, the normal lottery random number value is read from the normal hold storage area 1 to perform the normal lottery, and the normal lottery random number value obtained by the normal lottery is stored in the normal hold storage area. Here, when the normal lottery random number value remains after the normal hold storage area 2, the remaining normal lottery random number value is the normal hold storage area whose ordinal number is one less than the original normal hold storage area. Move to. For example, when the normal lottery random number value remains in the normal hold storage area 2 to the normal hold storage area 3, it is moved to the normal hold storage area 1 to the normal hold storage area 2.

In this way, in the ordinary random number storage means 2912, the random number value for the ordinary lottery in which the ordinary lottery is performed is held up to one in the ordinary hold storage area, and the random number value for the ordinary lottery in which the ordinary lottery is not performed is stored in the ordinary hold storage. Areas 1 to 4 are reserved in the normal hold storage area 4, up to a maximum of four.

The details of the ordinary lottery will be described below. The ordinary lottery means 220 performs ordinary hit determination processing, ordinary fluctuation pattern determination processing, and the like as ordinary lottery.

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

In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the ordinary lottery table A and the ordinary lottery table B are stored in the lottery table storage means 2910, and in each ordinary lottery table, each of the 100 ordinary lottery random values from 0 to 99 is stored. On the other hand, normal hits or losses are associated. In detail, in the ordinary lottery table A, the correspondence between the ordinary hit or the loss and a plurality of random values is set so that the ordinary hit is won with a probability of about 1/20, and in the ordinary lottery table B, about 19 / The correspondence between the normal hit or loss and the normal lottery random value of 0 to 99 is set so that the normal win is won with a probability of 20. Then, the ordinary lottery means 220 selects the ordinary lottery table A when the gaming state is neither the probabilistic state nor the time saving state, and selects the ordinary lottery table B when the gaming state is the probabilistic changing state or the time saving state. ..

Then, the ordinary lottery means 220 refers to the selected ordinary lottery table and determines whether or not one ordinary lottery random number value read from the ordinary hold storage area 1 of the ordinary random number storage means 2912 is associated with a normal hit. By judging, it is judged whether or not the normal hit is won.

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

The normal variation pattern determination process is a process of determining which of the plurality of variation patterns the variation pattern of the ordinary symbol should be according to the game state. In the normal fluctuation pattern determination process, the normal lottery means 220 determines the fluctuation pattern of the normal symbol to the normal fluctuation pattern 1 when the game state is neither the probability change state nor the time reduction state, and the game state is the probability change state or the time reduction state. In some cases, the variation pattern of the ordinary symbol is determined to be the ordinary variation pattern 2.

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

In the normal symbol display control process, the normal display control means 222 blinks the two lamps of the normal symbol display unit 72 until the fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern of the normal symbol determined in the normal fluctuation pattern determination process elapses. By doing so, the normal symbol is displayed in a variable manner, and the normal symbol is stopped and displayed by turning on or off the two lamps of the normal symbol display unit 72 depending on whether or not the normal hit is won in the normal hit determination process. , The result of the ordinary lottery is displayed on the ordinary symbol display unit 72.

Specifically, in the present embodiment, when the fluctuation pattern of the normal symbol is the normal fluctuation pattern 1, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is set to 20 seconds, and when the fluctuation pattern of the normal symbol is the normal fluctuation pattern 2, The fluctuation time of a normal symbol is set to 1 second. Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the game state at the time when the normal lottery is performed is neither the probabilistic state nor the time saving state, the fluctuation pattern of the normal symbol is determined to be the normal fluctuation pattern 1, so that the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is determined. When the game state is set to 20 seconds and the game state at the time when the normal lottery is performed is a probability change state or a time saving state, the change pattern of the normal symbol is determined to be the normal change pattern 2, so that the change time of the normal symbol is determined. Since it is set to 1 second, the trigger for executing the normal lottery comes more frequently when the game state is the probability change state or the time saving state.

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

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

In the normal accessory control process 1, when the game state is neither the probabilistic state nor the time saving state, the normal symbol is stopped and displayed in a mode indicating winning of the normal hit, and is normal until 0.1 seconds elapse. The drive control of the normal accessory driving device 122 is performed so that the accessory 52 returns to the reduced state after being expanded.

In the normal bonus control process 2, when the game state is a probabilistic state or a time-saving state, the normal symbol is stopped and displayed in a mode indicating winning of a normal hit, and the normal bonus is displayed until 20 seconds have elapsed. The drive control of the ordinary accessory driving device 122 is performed so that the 52 is returned to the reduced state after being in the expanded state.

Therefore, in the normal bonus control process 1, the normal bonus 52 operates so that the ease of entry of the game ball into the second start winning opening 50 is hardly increased, but in the normal bonus control process 2, the second start The ordinary accessory 52 operates so as to increase the ease of entry of the game ball into the winning opening 50.

The special lottery means 230 is for special lottery from the random number generating means 210 based on the detection signal input from the first start winning opening sensor 106 that detects the game balls entering the first starting winning opening 46 one by one. The random number value is acquired and stored as the first special random number value in the special random number storage means 2914 of the main memory 290. Further, the special lottery means 230 is a special lottery from the random number generation means 210 based on the detection signal input from the second start winning opening sensor 108 that detects the game balls entering the second starting winning opening 50 one by one. The random number value for use is acquired and stored in the special random number storage means 2914 as the second special random number value. Then, the special lottery means 230 uses the first special random number value or the second special random number value read from the special random number storage means 2914 to perform a special lottery for determining whether or not the jackpot is successful.

Specifically, the special random number storage means 2914 is provided with four first special reserved storage areas 1 to 1 special reserved storage area 4 as storage areas for storing the acquired first special random number value. The second special reserved storage area 1 to the second special reserved storage area 4 are provided as the storage areas for storing the acquired second special reserved random value, and the first special reserved storage area 1 is provided. Alternatively, the first special random number value or the second special random number value read from the second special reserved storage area 1 and subjected to the special lottery is stored until the variation display and the stop display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol are completed. As an area, one special reserved storage area is provided.

Then, when the special lottery means 230 acquires the random number value for the special lottery based on the detection signal input from the first start winning opening sensor 106, the special lottery means 230 of the first special reserved storage area 1 to the first special reserved storage area 4 In the state where the first special random number value is not stored in any of them, the acquired special lottery random number value is first stored in the first special reserved storage area 1 as the first special random number value. Then, when the first special random number value is stored in the first special reserved storage area 1, the first special symbol or the second special symbol is not in the variable display or the stop display, that is, the first special reserved storage area is stored. The special random number value or the second special random number value is not stored, the second special reserved random value is not stored in any of the second special reserved storage areas 1 to the second special reserved storage area 4, and the game state. If is not in the special gaming state, the first special reserved random value is immediately read from the first special reserved storage area 1 to perform a special lottery, and the first special random number value obtained by the special lottery is stored in the special reserved storage area. .. On the other hand, whether the first special symbol or the second special symbol is in the variable display or the stop display, that is, whether the first special random number value or the second special random number value is stored in the special hold storage area, or the second special symbol. When the second special random number value is stored in any of the reserved storage areas 1 to the second special reserved storage area 4, or the gaming state is the special gaming state, the first special reserved storage area 1 is used. Hold the special random number value.

Then, when the detection signal is further input from the first start winning opening sensor 106 in the state where the first special random number value is held in the first special hold storage area 1, the special lottery random number value is acquired. The special lottery means 230 is provided on the condition that the number of first special random number values held in the first special holding storage area 1 to the first special holding storage area 4 is less than 4, that is, the first special holding number. The first special reserved storage area 1 to the first special reserved storage area 4 is a reserved storage area in which the first special random number value is not held and the ordinal number is the smallest, provided that the number is less than four. 1 Store as the first special random number value in the special hold storage area.

Further, when the special lottery means 230 acquires the random number value for the special lottery based on the detection signal input from the second start winning opening sensor 108, the special lottery means 230 of the second special reserved storage area 1 to the second special reserved storage area 4 In the state where the second special random number value is not stored in any of them, the acquired special lottery random number value is first stored in the second special reserved storage area 1 as the second special random number value. Then, when the second special random number value is stored in the second special reserved storage area 1, the first special symbol or the second special symbol is not in the variable display or the stop display, that is, the first special symbol is stored in the special reserved storage area. If the special random number value or the second special random number value is not stored and the gaming state is not the special gaming state, the second special random number value is immediately read from the second special reserved storage area 1 and a special lottery is performed. The second special random number value obtained by the special lottery is stored in the special hold storage area. On the other hand, whether the first special symbol or the second special symbol is in the variable display or the stop display, that is, the first special random number value or the second special random number value is stored in the special hold storage area, or the game state. Is in the special gaming state, the second special random number value is reserved in the second special reserved storage area 1.

Then, when the detection signal is further input from the second start winning opening sensor 108 in the state where the second special random number value is held in the second special reserved storage area 1, the special lottery random number value is acquired. The special lottery means 230 is provided on the condition that the number of the second special random number values held in the second special holding storage area 1 to the second special holding storage area 4 is less than 4, that is, the second special holding number. The number is the smallest in the second special reserved storage area 1 to the second special reserved storage area 4 in which the second special random number value is not reserved, provided that the number is less than four. It is stored as a second special random number value in the second special reserved storage area.

Then, when the variable display and the stop display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol are completed, the special lottery means 230 erases the first special random number value or the second special random number value stored in the special reserved storage area. .. When the first special random number value is stored in the first special reserved storage area 1, the second special random number value is stored in any of the second special reserved storage area 1 to the second special reserved storage area 4. The first special random number value obtained by reading the first special random number value from the first special reserved storage area 1 and performing a special lottery is performed on the condition that the game state is not the special gaming state and the special lottery is performed. Store in the special hold storage area. On the other hand, when the second special random number value is stored in any of the second special reserved storage areas 1 to the second special reserved storage area 4, the first special reserved storage area 1 to the first special reserved storage area 4 Even if the first special random number value is stored in any of the above, the second special random number value is read from the second special reserved storage area 1 and a special lottery is performed on condition that the gaming state is not the special gaming state. The second special random number value obtained by the special lottery is stored in the special hold storage area. That is, in the present embodiment, the second special random number value is given priority over the first special random number value for digestion. Regardless of whether it is the first special random number value or the second special random number value, the first special random number value or the second special random number value is read out in the order stored in the special random number storage means 2914, and a special lottery is performed. You may do it. That is, the first special random number value or the second special random number value may be read out in the order in which the game balls enter the first starting winning opening 46 or the second starting winning opening 50 to perform a special lottery.

Then, when the first special random number value is read from the first special reserved storage area 1, if the first special random number value remains after the first special reserved storage area 2, or the second special reserved storage area is stored. If the second special random number value remains in the second special reserved storage area 2 or later when the second special random number value is read from the area 1, the remaining first special random number value or the second special random number value is present. The random number value is moved from the original special reserved storage area to the special reserved storage area having one smaller ordinal number. For example, when the first special random number value is read from the first special reserved storage area 1 and the first special random number value remains in each of the first special reserved storage area 2 to the first special reserved storage area 4. The first special random number value stored in each of the first special reserved storage area 2 to the first special reserved storage area 4 is set in each of the first special reserved storage area 1 to the first special reserved storage area 3. At the time of moving and reading the second special random number value from the second special reserved storage area 1, the second special random number value remains in each of the second special reserved storage area 2 and the second special reserved storage area 3. In this case, the second special random number value stored in each of the second special reserved storage area 2 to the second special reserved storage area 3 is used in each of the second special reserved storage area 1 and the second special reserved storage area 2. Move to.

In this way, in the special random number storage means 2914, the first special random number value or the second special random number value for which the special lottery has been performed is held in the special reserved storage area up to one, and the special lottery is not performed for the first special. The second special random number values that are reserved in the first special reserved storage area 1 to 1 first special reserved storage area 4 up to a maximum of 4 and the special lottery is not performed are the second special reserved storage areas 1 to 2. Up to 4 are reserved in the special reserved storage area 4.

The details of the special lottery will be described below. The special lottery means 230 uses the jackpot determination random number value, the symbol determination random number value, as the special lottery random number value based on the detection signal input from the first start winning opening sensor 106 or the second starting winning opening sensor 108. A plurality of types of random numbers such as a variable group determined random number value, a first variable pattern determined random number value, and a second variable pattern determined random number value are acquired, and these multiple types of random number values are stored in the special random number storage means 2914 as the first special random number. Store as a numerical value or a second special random number value. Then, the special lottery means 230 performs a jackpot determination process, a symbol determination process, a variation group determination process, a first variation pattern determination process, a second variation pattern determination process, and the like as a special lottery.

The jackpot determination process is one jackpot determination disorder included in the first special random number value or the second special random number value stored in the first special reserved storage area 1 or the second special reserved storage area 1 of the special random number storage means 2914. This is a process of reading out a numerical value and determining whether or not the jackpot is correct. Here, one jackpot determination random number value is acquired from 65536 jackpot determination random number values of 0 to 65535 based on the detection signal input from the first start winning opening sensor 106 or the second starting winning opening 108. , It is stored as a first special random number value or a second special random number value in the special random number storage means 2914.

Then, in the jackpot determination process, the special lottery means 230 determines which of the plurality of types of jackpot lottery tables stored in the lottery table storage means 2910 of the main memory 290 is referred to for the random number determination process depending on the game state. To select.

In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the big hit lottery table A and the big hit lottery table B as shown in FIG. 6 are stored in the lottery table storage means 2910. Then, in each jackpot lottery table, a jackpot or a loss is associated with each of 65536 jackpot determination random numbers from 0 to 65535. In detail, in the jackpot lottery table A, the correspondence between the jackpot or loss and the jackpot determination random value of 0 to 65535 is set so that the jackpot is won with a probability of about 1/319, and in the jackpot lottery table B, about The correspondence between the jackpot or loss and the jackpot determination random value of 0 to 65535 is set so that the jackpot is won with a probability of 1/175. Then, the special lottery means 230 selects the jackpot lottery table A when the gaming state is in the normal state or the time saving state, and selects the jackpot lottery table B when the gaming state is in the probabilistic state.

Then, the special lottery means 230 determines whether or not the jackpot has been won by referring to the selected jackpot lottery table and determining whether or not one read jackpot determination random value is associated with the jackpot. To do.

Then, the special lottery means 230 sets the jackpot winning flag to the ON state in the flag storage means 2916 when the jackpot is won, and sets the jackpot winning flag to the OFF state when the jackpot is lost. ..

The symbol determination process is a process performed when a jackpot is won in the jackpot determination process, and is a first special stored in the first special reserved storage area 1 or the second special reserved storage area 1 of the special random number storage means 2914. It is a process of reading one symbol determination random number value included in the random number value or the second special random number value and determining whether the jackpot symbol (type of jackpot) is 16 round symbol A or 16 round symbol B. .. Here, one symbol determination random number value is acquired from 100 symbol determination random number values 0 to 99 based on the detection signal input from the first start winning opening sensor 106 or the second starting winning opening 108. , It is stored as a first special random number value or a second special random number value in the special random number storage means 2914.

Then, in the symbol determination process, the special lottery means 230 reads out which of the plurality of types of symbol lottery tables stored in the lottery table storage means 2910 is referred to to perform the random number determination process. Select according to whether the numerical value is stored as the first special random number value or the second special random number value.

In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the symbol lottery table A and the symbol lottery table B as shown in FIG. 6 are stored in the lottery table storage means 2910. Then, in each symbol lottery table, 16-round symbol A or 16-round symbol B is associated with each of 100 symbol determination random values from 0 to 99. In detail, in the symbol lottery table A, 16-round symbol A or 16-round symbol B is won so that 16-round symbol A is won with a probability of about 10/100 and 16-round symbol B is won with a probability of about 90/100. The correspondence between 0 and 0-99 is set, and in the symbol lottery table B, the 16-round symbol A and the random value of 0-99 are won so that the 16-round symbol A is won with a probability of 100/100. Correspondence relationship with is set.

Then, the special lottery means 230 selects the symbol lottery table A when one read symbol determination random value is stored as the first special random value, and the read one symbol determination random value is the second special. If it is stored as a random number value, the symbol lottery table B is selected.

Then, the special lottery means 230 refers to the selected symbol lottery table and determines which of the plurality of types of jackpot symbols the read one symbol determination random value is associated with, thereby determining which of the plurality of types of jackpot symbols is associated with. Determine which of the winners was won.

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

The variable group determination process is a process performed when a jackpot is not won in the jackpot determination process, and is stored in the first special reserved storage area 1 or the second special reserved storage area 1 of the special random number storage means 2914. One variation group determination random number included in the first special random number value or the second special random number value is read, and the variation group to which the variation pattern of the first special symbol or the second special symbol belongs is assigned to any of groups 0 to 5. It is a process of deciding whether to do it. Here, one variable group determined random number value is derived from 100 variable group determined random number values from 0 to 99 based on the detection signal input from the first starting winning opening sensor 106 or the second starting winning opening 108. It is acquired and stored in the special random number storage means 2914 as a first special random number value or a second special random number value.

Then, in the variable group determination process, the special lottery means 230 performs the variable group determination process by referring to which of the plurality of types of variable group lottery tables stored in the lottery table storage means 2910 to perform the random number determination process. It is selected according to the number of holds and the game state, which is the total number of the first special hold and the second special hold at the time of the performance.

In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the lottery table storage means 2910 stores the variable group lottery table A to the variable group lottery table D as shown in FIG. 7. Then, in each variable group lottery table, any of groups 0 to 5 is associated with each of the 100 variable group determined random values from 0 to 99. Then, when the game state at the time of performing the variable group determination process is the normal state and the number of reservations is 0 to 1, the special lottery means 230 selects the variable group lottery table A and the game state is the normal state. If the number of reservations is 2 to 3, the variable group lottery table B is selected, and if the game state is normal and the number of reservations is 4 to 7, the variable group lottery table is selected. When C is selected and the gaming state is in the probabilistic state or the time saving state, the variable group lottery table D is selected regardless of the number of reservations.

Then, the special lottery means 230 refers to the selected variable group lottery table and determines which of the plurality of types of variable groups the read one variable group determination random value is associated with, thereby performing a plurality of types. Determine one variable group from the variable groups.

Therefore, in the variable group determination process, when the game state is the normal state and the number of holdings is 0 to 1, any one of group 2, group 3, group 4 and group 5 is determined, and the game is played. When the state is the normal state and the number of holds is 2 to 3, any one of group 1, group 2, group 4 and group 5 is determined, and the game state is the normal state and hold. When the number is 4 to 7, any one of group 1, group 4 and group 5 is determined, and when the gaming state is a probabilistic state or a time saving state, the group regardless of the number of reservations. Any one of 0, group 4 and group 5 is determined.

The first variation pattern determination process is one included in the first special random number value or the second special random number value stored in the first special reserved storage area 1 or the second special reserved storage area 1 of the special random number storage means 2914. First fluctuation pattern determination The random number value is read out, and the first half fluctuation pattern corresponding to the first half portion (first part) of the fluctuation display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is set to any of a plurality of types of first half fluctuation patterns. It is a process of deciding whether to do it. Here, one first variation pattern determination random number value is 100 first variation patterns 0 to 99 based on the detection signal input from the first start winning opening sensor 106 or the second starting winning opening 108. It is acquired from the determined random number value and stored in the special random number storage means 2914 as the first special random number value or the second special random number value.

Then, in the first variation pattern determination process, the special lottery means 230 determines which of the plurality of types of first variation pattern lottery tables stored in the lottery table storage means 2910 is referred to for the random number determination process. If the jackpot is not won in the determination process, the variable group is selected according to the variable group determined in the variable group determination process, and if the jackpot is won in the jackpot determination process, the game state and the symbol determination process at that time are determined. Select according to the jackpot symbol.

In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the lottery table storage means 2910 stores the first variable pattern lottery table A to the first variable pattern lottery table J as shown in FIGS. 8 and 9. Then, in each first fluctuation pattern lottery table, for each of the 100 first fluctuation pattern determination random values from 0 to 99, any one of the first half fluctuation pattern none to the first half fluctuation pattern 7 is used as a plurality of types of first half fluctuation patterns. It is associated. Then, as shown in FIG. 8, the special lottery means 230 selects the first variable pattern lottery table A when the group 1 is determined without winning the jackpot, and the group 2 does not win the jackpot. If it is decided, the first variable pattern lottery table B is selected, and if group 3 is decided without winning the jackpot, the first variable pattern lottery table C is selected and the jackpot is not won. If group 4 is determined, the first variable pattern lottery table D is selected, and if group 5 is determined without winning the jackpot, the first variable pattern lottery table E is selected and the jackpot is won. When group 0 is determined without winning, the first variable pattern lottery table F is selected, and as shown in FIG. 9, when a jackpot is won in the normal state and 16 round symbol A is determined. Selects the first variable pattern lottery table G, and when the jackpot is won in the normal state and the 16-round symbol B is determined, the first variable pattern lottery table H is selected and the jackpot is won in the probabilistic state or the time saving state. If the 16th round symbol A is determined, the first variable pattern lottery table I is selected, and if the jackpot is won in the probability variation state or the time saving state and the 16th round symbol B is determined, the first The variable pattern lottery table J is selected.

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

Therefore, in the first fluctuation pattern determination process, if the jackpot is not won, any one of the first half fluctuation pattern none to the first half fluctuation pattern 7 shown in FIG. 8 is determined, and if the jackpot is won, one of them is determined. Any one of the first half fluctuation pattern 3 to the first half fluctuation pattern 7 shown in FIG. 9 is determined.

The second variation pattern determination process is one included in the first special random number value or the second special random number value stored in the first special reserved storage area 1 or the second special reserved storage area 1 of the special random number storage means 2914. Second variation pattern determination The random number value is read out, and the latter half variation pattern corresponding to the latter half (second part) of the variation display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is set to any of a plurality of types of latter half variation patterns. It is a process of deciding whether to do it. Here, one second variation pattern determination random number value is 100 second variation patterns 0 to 99 based on the detection signal input from the first start winning opening sensor 106 or the second starting winning opening 108. It is acquired from the determined random number value and stored in the special random number storage means 2914 as the first special random number value or the second special random number value.

Then, in the second variation pattern determination process, the special lottery means 230 determines which of the plurality of types of second variation pattern lottery tables stored in the lottery table storage means 2910 is referred to for the random number determination process. 1 Select according to the first half fluctuation pattern determined in the fluctuation pattern determination process.

In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the lottery table storage means 2910 stores the second variable pattern lottery table A to the second variable pattern lottery table K as shown in FIGS. 10 and 11. Then, in each second variation pattern lottery table, for each of the 100 variation group determination random values from 0 to 99, the reach-less variation pattern 1 to the reach-less variation pattern 3 and the reach variation pattern 1 to the reach variation pattern 5 Either is associated.

Then, as shown in FIG. 10, the special lottery means 230 selects the second variable pattern lottery table A when it is determined that there is no first half fluctuation pattern without winning the jackpot, and the first half without winning the jackpot. When the fluctuation pattern 1 is determined, the second fluctuation pattern lottery table B is selected, and when the first half fluctuation pattern 2 is determined without winning the jackpot, the second fluctuation pattern lottery table C is selected. , When the first half fluctuation pattern 3 is determined without winning the jackpot, the second fluctuation pattern lottery table D is selected, and when the first half fluctuation pattern 4 or the first half fluctuation pattern 5 is determined without winning the jackpot. The second variable pattern lottery table E is selected, and when the first half variable pattern 6 or the first half variable pattern 7 is determined without winning the jackpot, the second variable pattern lottery table F is selected.

Further, as shown in FIG. 11, when the jackpot is won and the first half fluctuation pattern 3 is determined, the second fluctuation pattern lottery table G is selected, and when the jackpot is won and the first half fluctuation pattern 4 is determined. Selects the second variable pattern lottery table H, and when the jackpot is won and the first half variable pattern 5 is determined, the second variable pattern lottery table I is selected and the jackpot is won and the first half variable pattern 6 is determined. If so, the second variable pattern lottery table J is selected, and if the jackpot is won and the first half variable pattern 7 is determined, the second variable pattern lottery table K is selected.

The correspondence between the first variable pattern lottery table and the second variable pattern lottery table does not have to be a one-to-one relationship, and the first variable pattern lottery table and the second variable pattern lottery table and the second variable pattern lottery table according to the determined variable group. The correspondence with the variable pattern lottery table may be changed.

Then, the special lottery means 230 refers to the selected second variation pattern lottery table, and one read second variation pattern determination random value corresponds to either a plurality of types of reachless variation patterns or a plurality of types of reach variation patterns. By determining whether or not it is attached, one latter half variation pattern is determined from a plurality of types of non-reach variation patterns and a plurality of types of reach variation patterns.

Therefore, in the second fluctuation pattern determination process, if the jackpot is not won, any one of the reachless fluctuation pattern 1 to the reachless fluctuation pattern 3 and the reach fluctuation pattern 1 to the reach fluctuation pattern 5 shown in FIG. If one is determined and a big hit is won, any one of the reach variation pattern 1 to the reach variation pattern 5 shown in FIG. 11 is determined.

Here, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 8 to 11, fluctuation times are set for each of the plurality of types of first half fluctuation patterns and the plurality of types of second half fluctuation patterns. In detail, as shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, there is no first half fluctuation pattern that can be determined by the first fluctuation pattern determination process when the jackpot is not won. The first half fluctuation pattern 2 has 0 to 5 seconds. A relatively short fluctuation time is set, and the first half fluctuation pattern 3 to the first half fluctuation pattern 7 that can be determined by the first fluctuation pattern determination processing of both the case where the jackpot is not won and the case where the jackpot is won are from 10 seconds. A relatively long fluctuation time of 30 seconds is set.

Further, as shown in FIG. 10, the reachless variation pattern 1 to the reachless variation pattern 3 which can be determined by the second variation pattern determination process when the jackpot is not won has a relatively short variation of 1 to 5 seconds. The time is set, and the reach variation patterns 1 to reach variation patterns 5 that can be determined by the second variation pattern determination process of both the case where the jackpot is not won and the case where the jackpot is won are compared from 20 seconds to 60 seconds. A long fluctuation time is set.

Therefore, even if the jackpot is not won, the first half fluctuation pattern 3 to the first half fluctuation pattern 7 in which the relatively long fluctuation time is set are determined in the first fluctuation pattern determination process, and the second fluctuation pattern determination is performed. When the reach variation pattern 1 to the reach variation pattern 5 in which a relatively long variation time is set are determined in the process, the player can have a feeling of expectation for winning the jackpot.

Further, in the present embodiment, when the jackpot is not won, the game state is the normal state, and the number of holdings is 0 to 1, the variable group lottery table A shown in FIG. 7 is referred to in the variable group determination process. Therefore, the group 2 or the group 3 can be easily determined. Therefore, in the first variation pattern determination process, the first variation pattern lottery table B or the first variation pattern lottery table C shown in FIG. 8 is referred to, and the variation time is changed. The first half fluctuation pattern 1 set to 3 seconds and the first half fluctuation pattern 2 set to a fluctuation time of 5 seconds are easily determined, and in the second fluctuation pattern determination process, the second fluctuation pattern lottery shown in FIG. 10 is performed. With reference to table B or the second fluctuation pattern lottery table C, it is easy to determine the reachless fluctuation pattern 2 in which the fluctuation time is set to 2 seconds and the reachless fluctuation pattern 3 in which the fluctuation time is set to 5 seconds. Become.

Further, when the jackpot is not won, the game state is the normal state, and the number of holdings is 2 to 3, the variable group lottery table B shown in FIG. 7 is referred to in the variable group determination process, and the group 1 Alternatively, since group 2 is easily determined, in the first variation pattern determination process, the first variation pattern lottery table A or the first variation pattern lottery table B shown in FIG. 8 is referred to, and the variation time is set to 0 seconds. It becomes easier to determine the first half variation pattern 1 without the first half variation pattern or the variation time set to 3 seconds, and in the second variation pattern determination process, the second variation pattern lottery table A or the second variation pattern lottery table A shown in FIG. 2 The variation pattern lottery table B is referred to, and it becomes easy to determine the non-reach variation pattern 1 in which the variation time is set to 1 second and the reachless variation pattern 2 in which the variation time is set to 2 seconds.

Further, when the jackpot is not won, the game state is the normal state, and the number of holdings is 4 to 7, the variable group lottery table C shown in FIG. 7 is referred to in the variable group determination process, and the group 1 In the first variation pattern determination process, the first variation pattern lottery table A shown in FIG. 8 is referred to, and it is easy to determine that there is no first half variation pattern in which the variation time is set to 0 seconds. Therefore, in the second variation pattern determination process, the second variation pattern lottery table A shown in FIG. 10 is referred to, and the reachless variation pattern 1 in which the variation time is set to 1 second can be easily determined.

Further, when the jackpot is not won and the game state is a probabilistic state or a time saving state, the variable group lottery table D shown in FIG. 7 is referred to in the variable group determination process regardless of the number of holdings, and the group 0 is displayed. By facilitating the determination, in the first variation pattern determination process, the first variation pattern lottery table F shown in FIG. 8 is referred to, and it becomes easy to determine that there is no first half variation pattern in which the variation time is set to 0 seconds. In the second variation pattern determination process, the second variation pattern lottery table A shown in FIG. 10 is referred to, and the reachless variation pattern 1 in which the variation time is set to 1 second can be easily determined.

Therefore, if the jackpot is not won, the larger the number of holdings in the normal state, the shorter the fluctuation time is often set as the fluctuation time of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. It is possible to increase the frequency of arrival of execution opportunities. Further, in the probabilistic state or the time saving state, a shorter fluctuation time is often set as the fluctuation time of the first special symbol or the second special symbol regardless of the number of holdings, so that the frequency of execution of the special lottery comes. Can be made higher.

Further, as described above, the special lottery means 230 has the first special random number value from the special random number storage means 2914 when the first special symbol or the second special symbol is not in the variable display and the gaming state is not the special gaming state. Alternatively, the second special random number value is read out, and as a special lottery, a jackpot determination process, a symbol determination process, a variation group determination process, a first variation pattern determination process, a second variation pattern determination process, and the like are performed, but the special random number storage means 2914 When storing the first special random number value or the second special random number value, the jackpot determination process, the symbol determination process, the variation group determination process, the first variation pattern determination process, the second variation pattern determination process, etc. are performed as the preliminary determination process. Perform (preliminary judgment means).

Specifically, the special lottery means 230 (preliminary determination means) is a random number generation means 210 based on the detection signal input from the first start winning opening sensor 106 or the second starting winning opening sensor 108. When a numerical value is acquired, it is stored as a first special random number value in any of the first special reserved storage area 1 to the first special reserved storage area 4, or the second special reserved storage area 1 to the second special reserved storage area. Before storing as the second special random number value in any of 4, the jackpot determination process and the symbol determination as the preliminary determination process for the first special random number value or the second special random number value according to the game state and the number of holdings at that time. Processing, variation group determination process, first variation pattern determination process, second variation pattern determination process, and the like are performed.

Then, the special lottery means 230 preliminarily sets the pre-determination result including the results of the jackpot determination process, the symbol determination process, the variation group determination process, the first variation pattern determination process, and the second variation pattern determination process as the pre-determination process. One of the first special reserved storage area 1 to the first special reserved storage area 4 or the second special reserved storage area 1 in association with the first special random number value or the second special random number value that is the target of the determination process. ~ Stored in any of the second special reserved storage areas 4.

The special display control means 240 is a means for controlling the state display drive device 120 based on the lottery result of the special lottery, and is a first special symbol display control process, a second special symbol display control process, and a first special hold display control. Process, perform the second special hold display control process.

The first special symbol display control process is a process performed when the first special random number value is read from the first special hold storage area 1 and a special lottery is performed, and the special display control means 240 is the first. The first special symbol until the total fluctuation time of the fluctuation time according to the first half fluctuation pattern determined by the fluctuation pattern determination process and the fluctuation time according to the second half fluctuation pattern determined by the second fluctuation pattern determination process elapses. After the first special symbol is changed and displayed by blinking the 7-segment display of the display unit 76, the first special symbol is stopped and displayed by lighting the 7-segment display of the first special symbol display unit 76 in a predetermined mode. Let me.

In the present embodiment, the display mode of the 7-segment display is predetermined for each of the two types of jackpot symbols and losses, and the special display control means 240 determines whether or not the jackpot is won in the jackpot determination process. The first by turning on the 7-segment display of the first special symbol display unit 76 in the corresponding mode and in the mode corresponding to the jackpot symbol determined by the symbol determination process when the jackpot is won in the jackpot determination process. The special symbol is stopped and displayed, and the result of the special lottery is displayed on the first special symbol display unit 76.

The second special symbol display control process is a process performed when the second special random number value is read from the second special hold storage area 1 and a special lottery is performed, and the special display control means 240 is the first. The second special symbol until the total fluctuation time of the fluctuation time according to the first half fluctuation pattern determined by the fluctuation pattern determination process and the fluctuation time according to the second half fluctuation pattern determined by the second fluctuation pattern determination process elapses. After the second special symbol is changed and displayed by blinking the 7-segment display of the display unit 80, the second special symbol is stopped and displayed by lighting the 7-segment display of the second special symbol display unit 80 in a predetermined mode. Let me.

Then, the special display control means 240 has an aspect according to whether or not a jackpot has been won in the jackpot determination process, and if a jackpot has been won in the jackpot determination process, an embodiment according to the jackpot symbol determined in the symbol determination process. Then, the 7-segment display of the second special symbol display unit 80 is turned on to stop and display the second special symbol, and the second special symbol display unit 80 displays the result of the special lottery.

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

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

As shown in FIG. 12, the game state transition control means 250 shifts the game state between the normal state, the special game state, the probabilistic state, and the time saving state based on the establishment of the predetermined transition condition. I do. As the transition condition of the gaming state, one condition may be defined, or a plurality of conditions may be defined. When a plurality of conditions are set, the gaming state is determined based on the fact that one of the plurality of predetermined conditions is satisfied or all of the plurality of predetermined conditions are satisfied. It is possible to shift to another gaming state.

The normal state is a gaming state corresponding to the initial state among a plurality of types of gaming states, and it is possible to shift from the normal state to the special gaming state. Then, in the normal state, the normal lottery is performed with reference to the normal lottery table A in which the winning probability of the normal hit is set to about 1/20, and the big hit lottery table A in which the winning probability of the big hit is set to about 1/319. A special lottery will be held with reference to.

In the normal state, the winning probability of a normal win in the normal lottery is as low as about 1/20, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is as long as 20 seconds, and the period during which the normal character 52 is in the expanded state is 0.1 seconds. Since it is shortened, it is difficult for the game ball to enter the second starting winning opening 50.

The special game state is started based on winning a big hit in a special lottery in a normal state, a probable change state, and a time saving state, and a predetermined number of rounds (number of executions) of special games are executed according to the type of big hit symbol. It ends when it is done.

Specifically, when the special game state is started based on the fact that the winning flag of the 16-round symbol A is set to the ON state in the special lottery, the 16-round special game of the first round to the 16th round is executed. The special game state ends on the condition that.

In addition, when the special game state is started based on the fact that the winning flag of the 16-round symbol B is set to the ON state in the special lottery, the 16-round special game of the first round to the 16th round is executed. The special game state ends on condition of.

Here, the game state transition control means 250 sets a special flag in the flag storage means 2916 when the specific area sensor 112 that detects the game balls passing through the specific area 64 one by one detects the passage of the game balls in the special game state. It is set to the ON state, and if the special flag is set to the ON state at the end of the special game state, the probability change state is started and the special flag is set to the OFF state. On the other hand, if the special flag is set to the OFF state at the end of the special game state because the specific area sensor 112 does not detect the passage of the game ball in the special game state, the time saving state is started.

The probability change state is the special game state when the special flag is set to the ON state at the end of the special game state, that is, on the condition that even one game ball has passed through the specific area 64 in the special game state. It is started when the end of the game, and it is possible to shift from the probabilistic state to the special game state and the normal state. Then, in the probabilistic state, the normal lottery is performed with reference to the normal lottery table B in which the winning probability of the normal hit is set to about 19/20, and the big hit lottery table B in which the winning probability of the big hit is set to about 1/175. In that a special lottery is held with reference to, it is more advantageous for the player than in the normal state. Then, the probability change state ends on the condition that the number of times the special lottery is performed in the probability change state reaches 9999 times, and the state is shifted to the normal state.

Specifically, when the special game state ends, the game state transition control means 250 writes a value (for example, 9999) corresponding to a predetermined number of games (for example, 9999 times) to the probability change end determination counter 2930 of the main memory 290, and the probability change. Every time a special lottery is performed in the state, the decrement update is performed by subtracting a value (for example, 1) corresponding to the number of games played from the stored value of the probability change end determination counter 2930. Then, when the stored value of the probability change end determination counter 2930 reaches a threshold value (for example, 0), the probability change state is ended and the normal state is started. However, in the probabilistic state, the winning probability of the jackpot in the special lottery is set to about 1/175, so that the special game state is started before the number of times the special lottery is performed in the probabilistic state reaches 9999 times, and from the probabilistic state. There is almost no transition to the normal state.

In the probabilistic state, the winning probability of a normal win in the normal lottery is as high as about 19/20, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is as short as 1 second, and the period in which the normal character 52 is in the expanded state is as long as 20 seconds. Therefore, it is advantageous for the player in that it is easier for the game ball to enter the second starting winning opening 50 than in the normal state.

Further, in the probabilistic state, a shorter fluctuation time is often set as the fluctuation time of the first special symbol or the second special symbol regardless of the number of holdings, so that the special lottery execution opportunity comes more frequently than in the normal state. It is designed to do.

The time saving state is special when the special flag is set to the OFF state when the special game state ends, that is, on the condition that no game ball has passed through the specific area 64 in the special game state. It is started when the game state ends, and it is possible to shift from the time saving state to the special game state and the normal state.

Then, in the time saving state, the normal lottery is performed with reference to the normal lottery table B in which the normal winning probability is set to about 19/20 as in the probabilistic state, but the jackpot winning probability is about the same as in the normal state. The special lottery is performed with reference to the jackpot lottery table A set to 1/319, which is more disadvantageous to the player than the probability change state.

Then, the time saving state ends on the condition that the number of times the special lottery is performed in the time saving state reaches 100 times, and the state is shifted to the normal state. Specifically, the game state transition control means 250 has a value corresponding to a predetermined number of games (for example, 100 times) in the time reduction end determination counter 2932 of the main memory 290, triggered by the transition of the game state to the time reduction state. For example, 100) is written, and every time a special lottery is performed in the time saving state, a decrement update is performed by subtracting a value (for example, 1) corresponding to the number of games played from the stored value of the time saving end determination counter 2932. Then, when the stored value of the time saving end determination counter 2932 reaches a threshold value (for example, 0), the time saving state is terminated.

And in the time saving state, as in the probabilistic state, the winning probability of the normal winning in the normal lottery is as high as about 19/20, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is as short as 1 second, and the normal character 52 is in the expanded state. Is as long as 20 seconds, which is advantageous to the player in that it is easier for the game ball to enter the second starting winning opening 50 than in the normal state.

Further, in the time saving state, as in the probabilistic state, a shorter fluctuation time is often set as the fluctuation time of the first special symbol or the second special symbol regardless of the number of holdings, so that the special lottery is performed more than in the normal state. Execution opportunities are coming frequently.

Further, the game state transition control means 250 wins one 16-round symbol A in the stored value of the limit counter 2935 of the main memory 290 each time the 16-round symbol A is won in the special lottery using the second special random number value. When the 16-round symbol A is won in the special lottery using the first special random number value by performing an increment update to add a value corresponding to the number of times (for example, 1), the stored value of the limit counter 2935 is the initial value. After resetting to 0, increment update is performed by adding a value (for example, 1) corresponding to the number of winnings of 16 rounds symbol A for one time to the stored value of the limit counter 2935, and a special lottery using the first special random number value is performed. When the 16-round symbol B is won, the stored value of the limit counter 2935 is reset to the initial value, and when the gaming state shifts to the normal state, the stored value of the limit counter 2935 is reset to the initial value.

When the stored value of the limit counter 2935 reaches the upper limit value (for example, 3), the gaming state after the end of the special gaming state is set to the time saving state, and the stored value of the limit counter 2935 is reset to the initial value. .. That is, in the present embodiment, when the storage value of the limit counter 2935 is the upper limit value (for example, 3) at the end of the special gaming state, the gaming state after the end of the special gaming state is irrespective of the setting state of the special flag. Is set to the time saving state, and if the stored value of the limit counter 2935 is not the upper limit value (for example, 3) at the end of the special gaming state, the gaming state is set according to the setting state of the special flag, and the special flag is set. When is set to the ON state, the game state after the end of the special game state is set to the probabilistic state, and when the special flag is set to the OFF state, the game state after the end of the special game state is set. Set to the time saving state. In this way, when the special flag is set to the ON state at the end of the special game state, the probability change state is started in principle, but when the special flag is set to the ON state at the end of the special game state. Even if the storage value of the limit counter 2935 is the upper limit value (for example, 3), the game state is set to the time saving state without being set to the probability change state.

Here, in the present embodiment, in the probabilistic state, it is easy for the game ball to enter the second start winning opening 50 as described above, and when the game ball enters the second starting winning opening 50, a special lottery is performed. If you win the jackpot in, the jackpot symbol (type of jackpot) is always determined to be the 16-round symbol A, so once the 16-round symbol A is won, in principle, the jackpot (16-round symbol A) wins 2 in the subsequent games. When the memory value of the limit counter 2935 reaches the upper limit value by winning the jackpot (16 round symbol A) three times including the first winning, the gaming state after the end of the special gaming state is reached. Is set to a time saving state, and a situation advantageous for a series of players (a situation in which the probability of winning a big hit is high) that continues from the winning of the first 16 round symbol A ends.

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

The special game execution process 1 is a process for executing a special game of the 16-round symbol A, which is executed based on the fact that the 16-round symbol A is won in the special lottery, and the special game execution means 260 is a round counter. A value (for example, 16) corresponding to 16 rounds, which is a predetermined number of rounds, is set as the upper limit value of 2933, and the special accessory 56 completes the operation in a predetermined manner in each round. Each time, an increment update is performed by adding a value (for example, 1) corresponding to the number of rounds to the stored value of the round counter 2933. Then, when the stored value of the round counter 2933 reaches the upper limit value (for example, 16), the special gaming state ends.

Specifically, in the special game execution process 1, in the round game of each round from the first round to the 16th round, as a predetermined operation, the release timer 2934 sets 29 seconds after the special accessory 56 is opened. When the normal area sensor 114, which counts or detects the game balls passing through the specific area sensor 112 or the normal area 66 one by one, detects the passage of one game ball, a value corresponding to one game ball (for example, When the value of the large prize number counter 2936 to which 1) is added reaches the upper limit value (for example, 9), the drive control of the special accessory driving device 124 is performed so that the special accessory 56 is closed. Then, assuming that the end condition for one round is satisfied, "1" is added to the value of the round counter 2933.

Further, in the special game execution process 1, the special game execution means 260 opens the special character 56 and the special character 68 as a predetermined operation in the third round round game (specific round game). Is opened, the special accessory 56 is closed, and the special accessory 68 is closed, so that the drive control of the special accessory drive device 128 is performed. In the special game execution process 1, the special accessory 68 is not opened in the round games of each of the first round to the second round and the fourth round to the 16th round.

The special game execution process 2 is a process for executing a special game of the 16-round symbol B, and is executed based on the fact that the 16-round symbol B is won in the special lottery. The special game execution means 260 is a round counter. As the upper limit value of 2933, a value (for example, 16) corresponding to 16 times, which is a predetermined number of rounds, is set for the 16-round symbol B, and the special accessory 56 completes the operation in a predetermined manner in each round. Each time, an increment update is performed in which a value (for example, 1) corresponding to the number of rounds for one round is added to the stored value of the round counter 2933. Then, when the stored value of the round counter 2933 reaches the upper limit value (for example, 16), the special gaming state ends.

In detail, in the special game execution process 2, in the round game of each round of the first round to the 16th round, as a predetermined operation, the opening timer 2934 sets 29 seconds after the special accessory 56 is opened. When counting or the value of the large winning number counter 2936 reaches the upper limit value (for example, 9), the drive control of the special accessory driving device 124 is performed so that the special accessory 56 is closed. Then, assuming that the end condition for one round is satisfied, "1" is added to the value of the round counter 2933.

Further, in the special game execution process 2, the special game execution means 260 opens the special character 56 and the special character 68 as a predetermined operation in the third round round game (specific round game). The drive control of the special accessory driving device 128 is performed so that the special accessory 68 is closed when 0.1 seconds have passed since the special accessory 68 was opened. In the special game execution process 2, the special accessory 68 is not opened in the round games of each of the first round to the second round and the fourth round to the 16th round. In this way, in the special game execution process 2, in the round game of the third round, only 0.1 seconds are specified after the game ball can enter the large winning opening 54 due to the opening of the special accessory 56. Since the area 64 is not opened, it is extremely difficult for the game ball to enter the specific area 64 even if the player properly launches the game ball.

The payout control means 270 is input with a detection signal from the first start winning opening sensor 106, a detection signal from the second starting winning opening sensor 108, a detection signal from the specific area sensor 112, and a detection signal from the normal area sensor 114. Based on this, control is performed so that the payout device 130 pays out a number of game balls corresponding to a predetermined number of prize balls for each detection signal. Specifically, the payout control means 270 transmits a command to make the payout device 130 pay out three game balls each time the first start winning opening sensor 106 detects the winning of one game ball, and the second Each time the start winning opening sensor 108 detects the winning of one game ball, a command for causing the payout device 130 to pay out three game balls is transmitted, and the specific area sensor 112 or the normal area sensor 114 has one. Each time a winning game ball is detected, a command is transmitted to the payout device 130 to pay out 14 game balls.

The payout device 130 performs an operation of paying out the number of game balls to be paid out as instructed by the payout control means 270. The payout device 130 is provided with a payout motor in a game ball tank for storing game balls, and the payout control means 270 controls the rotation angle of the payout motor to produce a number of game balls as instructed. Pay out from the game ball tank. Further, the payout device 130 is provided with a payout sensor 116 that operates every time one game ball is paid out, and the payout control means 270 actually pays out from the payout device 130 based on the payout signal from the payout sensor 116. It is possible to manage the number of game balls issued.

The communication control means 280 controls to transmit various commands generated according to various calculation results on the main board 100 to the sub board 102. In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, only unidirectional communication from the main board 100 to the sub board 102 is possible between the main board 100 and the sub board 102, and the sub board 102 goes to the main board 100. Communication connection is made so that information cannot be transmitted.

Subsequently, the sub-board 102 will be described. The sub-board 102 includes an effect control means 300 and a sub-memory 310.

The effect control means 300 includes various commands transmitted from the main board 100, input signals from the effect button switch 150 (operation detection means) for detecting that an operation has been performed on the effect button 26, and sub-memory 310. Based on the effect data stored in the effect data storage means 3110, the effect display device 170 is controlled to light or blink the front frame lamp 12 and the display frame lamp 38, or to display the effect image on the liquid crystal display 32. , The sound device 172 is controlled to output the effect sound from the speaker 14, the effect object drive device 174 is driven to operate the effect object, and the effect button vibrating device 175 is driven to vibrate the effect button 26. By controlling the effect device 176, the effect device 176 is made to perform an effect for enlivening the game or assisting the game.

In particular, the effect data storage means 3110 stores a large amount of effect image data for displaying an image on the liquid crystal display 32, and the effect control means 300 stores one frame (1 /) based on these effect image data. Every 60 seconds), an image is drawn in the frame buffer 3114 of the sub-memory 310, and the drawn image is displayed on the liquid crystal display 32, whereby the moving image is reproduced and displayed on the liquid crystal display 32.

Then, the effect control means 300 performs a state effect process, a special lottery effect process, a hold display effect process, and the like as processes for causing the effect device 176 to execute the effect.

In the state effect processing, the effect control means 300 operates the character image on the liquid crystal display 32 or displays the background image according to the current game state based on the command according to the game state and the counter value on the main board 100. By changing or changing the effect sound output from the speaker 14, an effect suggesting the current game state to the player is executed.

For example, when the current gaming state is in the probabilistic state, the effect control means 300 causes the liquid crystal display 32 to display a probabilistic state image indicating that the current gaming state is in the probabilistic state, and the current gaming state is shortened in time. When it is in the state, the liquid crystal display 32 shows that the current gaming state is in the time saving state, and also shows the remaining number of times until the total number of times the special lottery is performed in the time saving state reaches 100 times. Display the image.

When the current gaming state is the special gaming state, the effect control means 300 indicates to the liquid crystal display 32 that the current gaming state is the special gaming state, and the special game of the number of rounds is executed. A special game state image (special game effect) indicating whether or not it is inside is displayed.

In the special lottery effect processing, when the pre-determination process is performed on the main board 100, the effect control means 300 performs an effect lottery to tentatively determine the effect content of the special lottery effect based on the command according to the pre-determination result. When the special lottery is performed on the main board 100, the effect lottery for finally determining the effect content of the special lottery effect is performed based on the command according to the result of the special lottery. Then, specially to match the variable display and stop display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display unit 76, or to match the variable display and stop display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display unit 80. The effect device 176 is made to execute the lottery effect.

Specifically, in the special lottery effect processing, the effect control means 300 displays a background image (not shown) on the liquid crystal display 32 as shown in FIG. 13 (A), and a left effect pattern is displayed on the front side of the background image. 350, the middle effect symbol 352 and the right effect symbol 354 are displayed. Then, each time the effect control means 300 reads the first special random number value from the first special reserved storage area 1 and a special lottery is performed, the first special symbol display unit 76 starts the variable display of the first special symbol. Alternatively, each time a special lottery is performed by reading the second special random number value from the second special reserved storage area 1, the second special symbol display unit 80 starts the variable display of the second special symbol, and FIG. 13 As shown in (B), after the left effect symbol 350, the middle effect symbol 352, and the right effect symbol 354 are displayed in a variable manner, whether or not a jackpot is won in the jackpot determination process in the first special lottery or the second special lottery. When the jackpot is won, the left effect symbol 350, the middle effect symbol 352, and the right effect symbol 354 are stopped and displayed, and a plurality of them are displayed in the manner corresponding to the jackpot symbol determined by the symbol determination process. A special lottery effect according to the type of effect pattern can be produced by changing the background image on the liquid crystal display 32 or playing back and displaying the effect video in which the character image operates in a mode corresponding to each type of effect pattern. This is performed on the liquid crystal display 32. The downward arrow in the figure indicates that each of the left effect symbol 350, the middle effect symbol 352, and the right effect symbol 354 is being displayed in a variable manner at high speed.

Specifically, in the special lottery effect processing, the effect control means 300 uses the command according to the pre-determination result or the command according to the result of the special lottery as a random value for the effect lottery based on the input from the main board 100. , A plurality of types of random values such as a first effect pattern determination random value and a second effect pattern determination random value are acquired, and a first effect pattern determination process, a second effect pattern determination process, and the like are performed as an effect lottery.

In the first effect pattern determination process, which of the plurality of types of first half effect patterns is used as the first half effect pattern corresponding to the first half of the special lottery effect based on the acquired one first effect pattern determination random value. Is the process of determining. Then, in the first effect pattern determination process, the effect control means 300 refers to any of a plurality of types of first effect pattern lottery tables stored in the effect lottery table storage means 3112 of the sub memory 310 to perform the random number determination process. Whether to perform is selected according to the first half variation pattern determined in the first variation pattern determination process.

In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the effect lottery table storage means 3112 has the first effect corresponding to the case where the result of the first variation pattern determination process on the main board 100 is each of the first half variation pattern 1 to the first half variation pattern 7. Seven types of first production pattern lottery tables of the production pattern lottery table A to the first production pattern lottery table G are stored (not shown). Then, in each first effect pattern lottery table, any one of a plurality of types of first half effect patterns is associated with each of the 100 first effect pattern determination random values from 0 to 99. Then, when the result of the first variation pattern determination process is the first half variation pattern 1, the effect control means 300 selects the first effect pattern lottery table A, and the result of the first variation pattern determination process is the first half variation pattern 2. If this is the case, the first effect pattern lottery table B is selected, and so on, the first effect pattern lottery table corresponding to the first half variation pattern determined in the first variation pattern determination process is selected.

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

In the second effect pattern determination process, which of the plurality of types of the second half effect patterns is used as the second half effect pattern corresponding to the second half part of the special lottery effect based on the acquired one second effect pattern determination random value. Is the process of determining. Then, in the second effect pattern determination process, the effect control means 300 refers to any of a plurality of types of second effect pattern lottery tables stored in the effect lottery table storage means 3112 of the sub memory 310 to perform the random number determination process. Whether to perform is selected according to the latter half fluctuation pattern determined in the second fluctuation pattern determination process.

In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, it corresponds to the case where the result of the second fluctuation pattern determination process on the main board 100 is each of the reachless fluctuation pattern 1 to the reachless fluctuation pattern 3 and the reach fluctuation pattern 1 to the reach fluctuation pattern 5. The effect lottery table storage means 3112 stores eight types of second effect pattern lottery tables A to the second effect pattern lottery table H (not shown). Then, in each second effect pattern lottery table, for each of the 100 second effect pattern determination random values from 0 to 99, a plurality of types of non-reach effect patterns (unwinning mode) and a plurality of types of reachless effect patterns (unwinning modes) as a plurality of types of second half effect patterns. Any of a plurality of types of reach effect patterns (common modes) are associated with each other. Then, when the result of the second variation pattern determination process is the reachless variation pattern 1, the effect control means 300 selects the second effect pattern lottery table A, and the result of the second variation pattern determination process is the reach variation pattern. If it is 1, the second effect pattern lottery table D is selected, and so on, the second effect pattern lottery table corresponding to the latter half variation pattern determined by the second variation pattern determination process is selected.

Then, the effect control means 300 refers to the selected second effect pattern lottery table, and one second effect pattern determination random value is associated with either a plurality of types of reachless effect patterns or a plurality of types of reach effect patterns. By determining whether or not the pattern is present, one non-reach effect pattern or one reach effect pattern is determined from a plurality of types of non-reach effect patterns and a plurality of types of reach effect patterns.

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

In addition, the production time is set for each of the plurality of types of non-reach production patterns and the plurality of types of reach production patterns, and the production time of the plurality of types of non-reach production patterns that can be determined by the second production pattern lottery table A is , Both are set to 1 second, which is the same as the fluctuation time of the non-reach fluctuation pattern 1, and the production time of a plurality of types of reach production patterns that can be determined by the second effect pattern lottery table E is the variation of the reach variation pattern 1. The production time of a plurality of types of non-reach effect patterns or a plurality of types of reach effect patterns that can be determined by each second effect pattern lottery table is set to 20 seconds, which is the same as the time, and each second effect pattern lottery. It is set to be the same as the variation time of the non-reach variation pattern or the reach variation pattern corresponding to the table.

Then, in the special lottery effect processing, the effect control means 300 performs the special lottery effect in accordance with the start of the variable display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display unit 76 or the second special symbol on the second special symbol display unit 80. The execution is started, and the total production time is the total production time according to the first half effect pattern determined in the first effect pattern determination process and the second half effect pattern determined in the second effect pattern determination process. Perform a special lottery production. As a result, the fluctuation time of the first special symbol in the first special symbol display unit 76 or the second special symbol in the second special symbol display unit 80 is synchronized with the production time of the special lottery effect.

For example, if the jackpot is not won in the jackpot determination process and the reachless effect pattern is determined in the second effect pattern determination process, the first special symbol or the second special symbol in the first special symbol display unit 76 is used. With the start of the variable display of the second special symbol on the symbol display unit 80, as shown in FIG. 13 (B), the variable display of the left effect symbol 350, the middle effect symbol 352, and the right effect symbol 354 is started, and the figure As shown in 13 (C), first, the left effect symbol 350 is temporarily stopped and displayed so as to be slightly shaken without being completely stopped in any of the modes (the mode showing "5" in FIG. 13 (C)). After that, as shown in FIG. 13D, the right effect symbol 354 is temporarily stopped and displayed in a mode (non-reach mode) different from that of the left effect symbol 350.

Then, as shown in FIG. 13 (E), the middle effect symbol 352 is displayed before the first special symbol in the first special symbol display unit 76 or the second special symbol in the second special symbol display unit 80 is stopped and displayed. Temporary stop display is performed in a mode (loss mode) different from that of the left effect symbol 350 and the right effect symbol 354, and the first special symbol in the first special symbol display unit 76 or the second special symbol in the second special symbol display unit 80 is stopped. As shown in FIG. 13 (F), the middle effect symbol 352 is completely stopped in a mode (loss mode) different from that of the left effect symbol 350 and the right effect symbol 354 at almost the same timing as being displayed. Confirmed stop is displayed.

Further, for example, when the jackpot is won in the jackpot determination process, or when the jackpot is not won in the jackpot determination process and the reach effect pattern is determined in the second effect pattern determination process, the first special As shown in FIG. 14A, with the start of the variable display of the first special symbol on the symbol display unit 76 or the second special symbol on the second special symbol display unit 80, the left effect symbol 350 and the middle effect symbol 352 And the variable display of the right effect symbol 354 is started, the left effect symbol 350 is temporarily stopped and displayed as shown in FIG. 14 (B), and then the middle effect symbol 352 is displayed as shown in FIG. 14 (C). The right effect symbol 354 is temporarily stopped and displayed in the same mode (reach mode) as the left effect symbol 350 while being displayed in a variable manner. Then, as shown in FIG. 14 (D), the reproduction display of the effect moving image corresponding to the determined reach effect pattern is started, and the first special symbol or the second special symbol display unit 80 in the first special symbol display unit 76 is started. The playback display of the production video is completed within the fluctuation time of the second special symbol in.

Specifically, in the example of FIG. 14D, when the production video in which the character A fights with the character B is reproduced and displayed in the center of the display area of the liquid crystal display 32, and this production video is reproduced and displayed. Instead of the left effect symbol 350, the middle effect symbol 352, and the right effect symbol 354 displayed in the center of the display area of the liquid crystal display 32, in the upper right of the display area of the liquid crystal display 32, the reduction corresponding to the left effect symbol 350. The reduced right effect symbol 362 corresponding to the left effect symbol 360, the middle effect symbol 352, and the reduced right effect symbol 364 corresponding to the right effect symbol 354 are displayed. That is, as shown in FIG. 14 (D), the reduced left effect symbol 360 and the reduced right effect symbol 364 are temporarily stopped and displayed in the same mode (reach mode), while the reduced effect symbol 362 is displayed in a variable manner.

If the jackpot is won, as shown in FIG. 14 (E), a production video in which the character A wins the character B is reproduced and displayed in the center of the display area of the liquid crystal display 32, and the liquid crystal display In the upper right of the display area of 32, the shrinking effect symbol 362 is temporarily stopped and displayed in the same mode (big hit mode) as the reduced left effect symbol 360 and the reduced right effect symbol 364, so that the player wins the jackpot. Will be notified temporarily.

Then, the effect video in which the character A wins the character B ends, and as shown in FIG. 14 (F), the left effect symbol 350 and the middle effect symbol 352 that are temporarily stopped and displayed in the center of the display area of the liquid crystal display 32. And, after the right effect symbol 354 is displayed, as shown in FIG. 14 (G), the left effect symbol 350, the middle effect symbol 352, and the right effect symbol 354 are fixedly stopped and displayed in the center of the display area of the liquid crystal display 32. At the same time, the speaker 14 outputs a sound effect for notifying the player that the jackpot has been won, so that the player is definitively notified that the jackpot has been won.

On the other hand, if the jackpot is not won, as shown in FIG. 14 (H), in the center of the display area of the liquid crystal display 32, a production video in which the character A is defeated by the character B is played, and the liquid crystal is displayed. In the upper right of the display area of the display 32, the shrinking effect symbol 362 is temporarily stopped and displayed in a mode different from the reduced left effect symbol 360 and the reduced right effect symbol 364 (reach loss mode), so that the jackpot was not won. The player is tentatively notified.

Then, the moving image in which the character A is defeated by the character B ends, and as shown in FIG. 14 (I), the left effect symbol 350, the middle effect symbol 352, and the middle effect symbol 352 that are temporarily stopped and displayed in the center of the display area of the liquid crystal display 32. After the right effect symbol 354 is displayed, as shown in FIG. 14 (J), the left effect symbol 350, the middle effect symbol 352, and the right effect symbol 354 are fixedly stopped and displayed in the center of the display area of the liquid crystal display 32. As a result, the player is definitely notified that the jackpot has not been won.

Here, in the special lottery production process, a common production video may be played and displayed both when the jackpot is won and when the jackpot is not won. Therefore, when the common production video is played and displayed. Can greatly increase the player's expectation for winning the jackpot.

In the present embodiment, in the effect pattern determined when the 16-round symbol A is determined in the symbol determination process, the number portions of the left effect symbol 350, the middle effect symbol 352, and the right effect symbol 354 are all "7". In addition to the fixed stop display in the mode showing "", the fixed stop display may be displayed in any of the modes showing "1", both "3", or "5".

Further, in the effect pattern determined when the 16-round symbol B is determined in the symbol determination process, the numerical portions of the left effect symbol 350, the middle effect symbol 352, and the right effect symbol 354 all indicate "8". However, in addition to the fixed stop display, the fixed stop may be displayed in any mode indicating "2", both "4", or both "6".

In this way, in the present embodiment, the left effect symbol 350, the middle effect symbol 352, and the right effect symbol 354 are changed on the liquid crystal display 32 by the effect pattern according to the variation type of the first special symbol or the second special symbol in the state display device 70. By displaying the display, the left effect symbol 350, the middle effect symbol 352, and the right effect symbol 354 are temporarily stopped and displayed in a manner according to the result of the special lottery, while increasing the player's expectation for winning the jackpot. After that, the result of the special lottery is notified to the player by displaying the confirmation stop.

In the hold display effect process, the effect control means 300 is held in the special random number storage means 2914 of the main memory 290 based on the command corresponding to the first special hold number or the second special hold number in the main board 100. An image showing the status of the 1 special random number value or the 2nd special random number value is displayed on the liquid crystal display 32. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 15A, the first special reserved storage area 1 to the first special reserved storage area 4 or the second special reserved storage area 2914 of the special random number storage means 2914 is located below the display area of the liquid crystal display 32. Four hold display areas (display areas) of the first hold display area 411 to the fourth hold display area 414 are provided corresponding to the special hold storage area 1 to the second special hold storage area 4, and each hold display is provided. As shown in FIG. 15A, in the area, the first reserved image 420 showing which of the first special reserved storage area 1 to the first special reserved storage area 4 stores the first special random number value, Alternatively, as shown in FIG. 15B, it is possible to display the second reserved image 422 showing which of the second special reserved storage area 1 to the second special reserved storage area 4 stores the second special random number value. It has become.

Specifically, the effect control means 300 is a case where the second special random number value is not stored in any of the second special reserved storage areas 1 to the second special reserved storage area 4, and the first special reserved storage area 1 When the first special reserved random value is stored in, the first reserved image 420 is displayed in the first reserved display area 411, and the first special reserved storage area 1 and the first special reserved storage area 2 are each displayed as the first reserved image 420. When the 1 special random number value is reserved, the first reserved image 420 is displayed in each of the first reserved display area 411 and the second reserved display area 412, and so on, the second special reserved storage areas 1 to When the second special random number value is not stored in any of the second special reserved storage areas 4, the first special random number value held in the first special reserved storage areas 1 to the first special reserved storage area 4 The first reserved image 420 is displayed in each of the first reserved display areas 411 to the fourth reserved display area 414 according to the number of the first reserved display areas 411 to 414. In the example of FIG. 15A, the second special reserved storage area 1 to the second special reserved storage area 4 do not store the second special random number value, and the first special reserved storage area 1 to 1 Since the first special random number value is reserved in each of the special reserved storage areas 3, the first reserved image 420 is displayed in each of the first reserved display areas 411 to the third reserved display area 413.

Further, the effect control means 300 has a second special reserved storage area 1 regardless of whether or not the first special random number value is stored in any of the first special reserved storage area 1 to the first special reserved storage area 4. 2 When the special random number value is reserved, the second reserved image 422 is displayed in the first reserved display area 411, and the second special is displayed in each of the second special reserved storage area 1 and the second special reserved storage area 2. When the random number value is reserved, the second reserved image 422 is displayed in each of the first reserved display area 411 and the second reserved display area 412, and so on, the second special reserved storage areas 1 to 2 When the second special random number value is stored in any of the special reserved storage areas 4, the number of the second special random number values held in the second special reserved storage area 1 to the second special reserved storage area 4. The second reserved image 422 is displayed in each of the first reserved display area 411 to the fourth reserved display area 414. In the example of FIG. 15B, since the second special random number value is held in each of the second special hold storage area 1 and the second special hold storage area 2, the first hold display area 411 to the second hold The second reserved image 422 is displayed in each of the display areas 412.

Further, in the present embodiment, one of the reserved displays in the lower part of the display area of the liquid crystal display 32, which corresponds to the special reserved storage area of the special random number storage means 2914, is in the left area of the first reserved display area 411. An area 430 is provided, and when the first special random number value is read from the first special reserved storage area 1 and stored in the special reserved storage area, the first reserved image is stored in the reserved display area 430. When 420 is displayed and the second special random number value is read from the second special reserved storage area 1 and stored in the special reserved storage area, the second reserved image 422 is displayed.

For example, in the state shown in FIG. 15 (A), when the first special reserved random number value is read from the first special reserved storage area 1 and a special lottery is performed, the first special reserved random number value is stored in the special reserved storage area. As shown in FIG. 15C, the effect control means 300 moves the first reserved image 420 displayed in the first reserved display area 411 to the reserved display area 430, and the left effect symbol 350, middle. The variable display of the effect symbol 352 and the right effect symbol 354 is started, and the first hold image 420 displayed in the hold display area after the second hold display area 412 is held with the order smaller than the original hold display area by one. Performs display control to move to the display area. As a result, the first hold image 420 displayed in the hold display area 430 corresponds to the first special random number value that is the target of this special lottery, and the first hold displayed after the first hold display area 411 is the first hold. It can be shown that the image 420 corresponds to the first special random number value that is the target of the special lottery from the next time onward.

Then, as shown in FIG. 15 (D), when the left effect symbol 350, the middle effect symbol 352, and the right effect symbol 354 are fixedly stopped and the result of this special lottery is displayed, they are stored in the special hold storage area. As the first special random number value is erased, the first hold image 420 displayed in the hold display area 430 is erased. Then, when the first special random number value is further read from the first special hold storage area 1 and the special lottery is performed, the effect control means 300 is not shown, but the first hold displayed in the first hold display area 411. The image 420 is moved to the hold display area 430, and the variable display of the left effect symbol 350, the middle effect symbol 352, and the right effect symbol 354 is started, and is displayed in the hold display area after the second hold display area 412. Display control is performed to move the first reserved image 420 from the original reserved display area to the reserved display area having an ordinal number one smaller.

Further, although not shown, the second special reserved storage area 1 to the second special random number value are held in a state where a plurality of second special random number values are reserved in the second special reserved storage area 1 to the second special reserved storage area 4. When a special lottery is performed and the second special random number value is stored in the special hold storage area, the effect control means 300 displays the second hold image 422 displayed in the first hold display area 411. While moving to the hold display area 430, the variable display of the left effect symbol 350, the middle effect symbol 352, and the right effect symbol 354 is started, and the second hold image displayed in the hold display area after the second hold display area 412 is displayed. Display control is performed to move 422 from the original hold display area to the hold display area having an ordinal number one smaller. As a result, the second hold image 422 displayed in the hold display area 430 corresponds to the second special random number value that is the target of this special lottery, and the second hold displayed after the first hold display area 411. It can be shown that the image 422 corresponds to the second special random number value that is the target of the special lottery from the next time onward.

Further, the effect control means 300 receives the first special random number value or the second special random number value after the first special random number value or the second special random number value is acquired according to the preliminary determination result corresponding to the first special random number value or the second special random number value. Alternatively, for the second special random number value, the first special random number value is obtained until the variation display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is completed, or after the first special random number value or the second special random number value is acquired. Alternatively, the pre-reading effect is produced for the first special random number value or the second special random number value acquired immediately before the second special random number value until the variation display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is completed. To execute. In the present embodiment, as the look-ahead effect, for example, the color and shape of the first reserved image 420 or the second reserved image 422 corresponding to the first special random number value or the second special random number value for which the execution of the look-ahead effect is determined is used. Change it, display an effect image around the first reserved image 420 or the second reserved image 422, display an object image such as a character image, or display a special background image different from the normal background image. Or something. In the present embodiment, when the game state is the normal state, the pre-reading effect is not performed for the second special random number value, and when the game state is in the probabilistic state or the time saving state, the first special random number value is about. I try not to perform look-ahead production.

Here, the effect control means 300 does not win the jackpot if the result of the jackpot determination process included in the pre-determination result corresponding to the first special random number value or the second special random number value is the jackpot winning. In the case of a thing, the pre-reading effect is performed for the first special random number value or the second special random number value only when the special lottery effect is performed in the reach effect pattern.

More specifically, in the present embodiment, the special lottery means 230 does not win the jackpot in the jackpot determination process performed as the preliminary determination process, and the variation included in the first special random number value or the second special random number value. If the group determination random number value is an indefinite value of any of 0 to 89, the indefinite value information is set as a preliminary judgment result, and if it is a fixed value of any of 90 to 99, it is fixed. Value information is set as a preliminary judgment result.

Then, the effect control means 300 determines whether or not the look-ahead effect can be executed for the first special random number value or the second special random number value when the result of the jackpot determination process included in the preliminary determination result is that the jackpot is won. A look-ahead effect lottery is performed, but if the jackpot is not won, it is judged whether or not the pre-judgment result includes fixed value information, and if fixed value information is included. , The look-ahead production lottery is held.

As a result, in the present embodiment, at the time when the pre-determination process is performed on the first special random number value or the second special random number value and when the special lottery is performed on the same first special random number value or the second special random number value. , Even if the number of holdings has changed, if a special lottery is performed for the first special random number value or the second special random number value for which the execution of the look-ahead effect is decided, the jackpot may be won or the jackpot may not be won. However, the special lottery effect can be executed in the reach effect pattern.

Then, when the effect control means 300 determines the execution of the pre-reading effect by the pre-reading effect lottery for the first special random number value, the special reserved storage area and the first special reserved storage area 1 to the first special reserved storage area 4 The jackpot included in the pre-judgment result in the first special random number value that is reserved in the above and is acquired before the first special random number value for which the execution of the look-ahead effect is determined. The first special random number value in which the result of the determination process is a jackpot, or the result of the jackpot determination process included in the pre-judgment result is the one in which the jackpot is not won, but the pre-judgment result contains fixed value information. When the first special random number value is not present, the look-ahead effect is started assuming that the start condition of the look-ahead effect is satisfied.

Further, when the execution of the look-ahead effect is determined by the look-ahead effect lottery for the second special random number value, it is held in the special hold storage area and the second special hold storage area 1 to the second special hold storage area 4. The result of the jackpot determination process included in the pre-judgment result is included in the second special random number value which is the second special random number value and is acquired before the second special random number value for which the execution of the look-ahead effect is determined. The second special random number value that won the jackpot, or the result of the jackpot determination process included in the pre-judgment result is the one that did not win the jackpot, but the pre-judgment result contains fixed value information. When the special random number value does not exist, the look-ahead effect is started assuming that the start condition of the look-ahead effect is satisfied.

As a result, in the present embodiment, when the execution of the look-ahead effect is determined for the first special random number value or the second special random number value, the jackpot winning for the first special random number value or the second special random number value already held is won. If it is confirmed, if the special lottery effect is executed in the reach effect pattern, or if it is confirmed that the special lottery effect is executed in the reach effect pattern, it is executed by the confirmed jackpot. It is possible to start the look-ahead effect after the special game state is completed, or after the special lottery effect by the reach effect pattern that has been executed or is confirmed to be executed is completed. ..

3. 3. Control method of the present embodiment In the present embodiment, once the 16-round symbol A is won in the special lottery, in principle, the jackpot (16-round symbol A) is won twice in the subsequent games, and the limit is reached. When the 16-round symbol A is won in the special lottery in the situation where the stored value of the counter 2935 is the initial value, in the special lottery production, a notification effect is provided to notify that the jackpot winning is obtained three times including this winning. Let the effect device 176 execute it. In particular, in the present embodiment, one jackpot payout (total number of payouts in the special game state) is designed to be 2016 (= 14 pieces x 9 times winning x 16 rounds), so that the notification effect is 2016 pieces. Notifies that the ball is obtained three times (profit that the player can obtain). Further, in the notification effect, a count-up effect (predetermined effect) is developed based on an operation on the effect button 26. If the 16-round symbol A is won in the special lottery in a situation where the stored value of the limit counter 2935 is not the initial value, the notification effect is not executed.

Hereinafter, the control method of the present embodiment will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 16 to 17. Note that FIG. 16 is a diagram showing an example of an effect image displayed when the notification effect is executed, and FIG. 17 is a time chart showing the flow of the notification effect.

First, in the situation where the stored value of the limit counter 2935 is the initial value in the time saving state, the 16th round symbol A is won in the special lottery using the second special random number value, and the reach effect pattern is determined in the second effect pattern determination process. When is determined, as shown in FIGS. 14A to 14F, the left effect symbol 350, the middle effect symbol 352, and the right effect symbol 354 are variablely displayed on the liquid crystal display 32, and then the determination is made. The left effect symbol 350 and the middle effect symbol 352 are displayed in such a manner that the numerical parts of the effect symbols all indicate "7" (a mode indicating the winning of the 16-round symbol A) after the reproduction display of the effect video corresponding to the reached effect pattern. And the right effect symbol 354 is temporarily stopped and displayed.

Then, as shown in FIG. 16A, when the left effect symbol 350, the middle effect symbol 352, and the right effect symbol 354 are temporarily stopped and displayed, as shown in FIG. 16B, the determined reach effect pattern is obtained. When the playback display of the corresponding production video (introduced video) is started and the playback display of the production video is finished, a notification effect is started to notify that 2016 balls are to be obtained three times. When the notification effect is started, first, an operation effect that instructs or prompts the operation of the effect button 26, and a remaining operation time suggestion effect that suggests the remaining time of the operation period (specific period) that is the period for prompting the operation of the effect button 26. Is executed. In the present embodiment, only a part of the operation period is set as the operation valid period, which is the period during which the operation for the effect button 26 is valid, and the operation period is started at the start of the operation valid period. Since it is set to end after the operation valid period, the operation on the effect button 26 is invalidated even if it is within the operation period but not within the operation valid period.

In detail, in the notification effect, first, as shown in FIG. 16C, the remaining operation time display bar 452 suggesting the remaining time of the operation period of the button image 450 and the effect button 26 that instruct or prompt the operation of the effect button 26. Is displayed in the center of the display area of the liquid crystal display 32, and the operation for the effect button 26 is enabled and the operation valid time timer 3116 of the sub memory 310 is activated according to the display of the button image 450 and the remaining operation time display bar 452. The operation valid time (for example, 1.5 seconds) corresponding to the operation valid period is set as the measurement time measured by (the operation valid period is set), and the operation valid time timer 3116 starts the measurement of the operation valid time. .. Further, in the present embodiment, the remaining operation time display bar 452 indicates the remaining time of the operation period by the length of the remaining time display bar in the meter, and the remaining operation time display bar 452 indicates the remaining operation time. In (remaining operation time suggestion effect), the display is updated (changes over time in a predetermined mode) so that the remaining time display bar in the meter becomes shorter from the right end to the left end with the passage of time.

When the notification effect is started, as shown in FIG. 16C, a four-digit number of "0000" for the count-up effect is displayed in the lower center of the display area of the liquid crystal display 32.

Then, when the operation effective time of the effect button 26 elapses before the operation effective time of the effect button 26 elapses or the operation effective time elapses without performing the operation of the effect button 26, the count-up effect is executed. As shown in 16 (D), the display is updated so that the 4-digit number displayed in the lower center of the display area of the liquid crystal display 32 reaches from "0000" to "2016" (changes over time in a predetermined mode). When the four-digit number displayed in the lower center of the display area of the liquid crystal display 32 reaches "2016", the number "2016" is shown as shown in FIG. 16 (E). Is displayed in the central portion of the display area of the liquid crystal display 32, thereby indicating that the count-up operation is carried over to the number “2016” displayed in the central portion of the display area of the liquid crystal display 32. As shown in F) and FIG. 16 (G), when the display is updated from "2016" to "2016 x 3" via "2016 x 2" and "2016 x 3" is displayed. , The count-up display (count-up effect) ends.

When the count-up display is completed, as shown in FIG. 16 (H), a total display for displaying the result of the count-up operation by the count-up display is performed, and the total display of "2016 x 3" gives 2016 balls. Is notified to the player that three times is obtained, and the notification effect ends. Then, as shown in FIG. 16 (I), the left effect symbol 350, the middle effect symbol 352, and the right effect symbol 354 are fixedly stopped and displayed in the center of the display area of the liquid crystal display 32, and the special lottery effect ends.

Then, in the present embodiment, in the state shown in FIG. 16C, the button image 450 and the remaining operation time are displayed even after the operation is performed on the effect button 26 within the operation effective time or the operation effective time elapses without the operation being performed. By displaying the display bar 452, the operation of the effect button 26 is continuously prompted. In particular, in the present embodiment, the total time (for example, 12 seconds), which is the sum of the operation effective time of the effect button 26 (for example, 1.5 seconds) and the effect time of the count-up effect (for example, 10.5 seconds), is the operation period. The button image 450 and the remaining operation time display bar 452 are displayed until the operation time (for example, 12 seconds) corresponding to the operation period elapses (until the count-up effect ends), and the remaining operation time display bar 452 is displayed. In the remaining operation time display by, the remaining time display bar is set so that the length of the remaining time display bar in the meter of the remaining operation time display bar 452 becomes zero over the operation time (for example, 12 seconds) corresponding to the operation period. By changing the length of, the period from the display of the button image 450 to the end of the count-up effect is as if the operation valid period of the effect button 26 is, in other words, the effect button even during the count-up effect. It is produced as if the operation for 26 is effective. In the present embodiment, after the operation for the effect button 26 is performed within the operation effective time or after the operation effective time elapses without the operation being performed, the effect button 26 is pressed until the execution of the special lottery effect is completed. Since the operation is invalidated, the effect is not performed in response to the operation.

Specifically, in the state shown in FIG. 16 (C), when the operation is performed on the effect button 26 within the operation effective time or the operation effective time elapses without the operation being performed, the button is displayed as shown in FIG. 16 (D). The display positions of the image 450 and the remaining operation time display bar 452 are changed from the center of the display area of the liquid crystal display 32 to the lower right, and the count-up display ends as shown in FIGS. 16 (E) to 16 (G). The button image 450 and the remaining operation time display bar 452 are displayed at the lower right of the display area of the liquid crystal display 32, and as shown in FIG. 16H, the button image 450 and the remaining operation time are displayed at the end of the count-up display. The time display bar 452 is hidden. As described above, in the present embodiment, the operation effect by the button image 450 and the remaining operation time suggestion effect by the remaining operation time display bar 452 are continuously executed during the period from the start time of the operation valid period to the end time of the count-up effect. To do.

Further, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 17 (A) and 17 (B), the operation valid period is a variable period in which the length of the period changes depending on whether or not the effect button 26 is operated. The operation period is also a variable period, and if the effect button 26 is operated within the operation valid period, the operation period is shortened. Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the effect button 26 is operated within the effective operation time, the remaining operation period suggested by the remaining operation time display bar 452 is the remaining time of the operation period, as shown in FIG. 17B. A replacement process is performed in which the display data of the remaining operation time display bar 452 is replaced so that the production time of the count-up effect (for example, 10.5 seconds) is reached. Specifically, as display data, the remaining operation is multiplied by the total time (for example, 12 seconds) which is the sum of the operation effective time (for example, 1.5 seconds) and the effect time of the count-up effect (for example, 10.5 seconds). The first display data that changes the length of the remaining time display bar so that the length of the remaining time display bar in the meter of the time display bar 452 becomes zero, and the count-up effect of the total time (for example, 12 seconds). The second display that changes the length of the remaining time display bar so that the length of the remaining time display bar in the meter of the remaining operation time display bar 452 becomes zero over the production time (for example, 10.5 seconds) of Data is prepared, and in the remaining operation time display by the remaining operation time display bar 452, at first, the display mode of the remaining operation time display bar 452 is changed by using the first display data, and the effect button 26 is within the operation effective time. When the operation for is performed, the display data of the remaining operation time display bar 452 is replaced with the second display data, and the display mode of the remaining operation time display bar 452 is changed by using the second display data. As a result, when the effect button 26 is operated within the effective operation time, the remaining time display bar in the meter of the remaining operation time display bar 452 has a length corresponding to the effect time (for example, 10.5 seconds) of the count-up effect. Since the display mode is changed so as to be, even if the effect button 26 is operated within the operation effective time, the operation period can be ended in accordance with the end of the count-up display. Even when the display mode of the remaining operation time display bar 452 is changed using either the first display data or the second display data, the remaining time display bar in the meter of the remaining operation time display bar 452 is constant. Since the display mode is changed so that the display mode is shortened at the speed of Since the operation effective time (for example, 1.5 seconds) of 26 is relatively short, the amount of change in the length of the remaining time display bar in the meter due to the replacement process is relatively small, so that the player can use it. It is possible to prevent discomfort as much as possible.

Further, in the present embodiment, the effect time of the count-up effect is predetermined, and as shown in FIGS. 17 (A) and 17 (B), when the effect button 26 is operated within the effective operation time. Since the count-up display ends earlier than when the operation to the effect button 26 is not performed within the effective operation time, the effect time of the notification effect is adjusted by the total display displayed after the end of the count-up display. , The notification effect is terminated at the same timing as when the operation for the effect button 26 is not performed within the effective operation time. In detail, the total display is performed until the elapsed time from the start of the special lottery effect reaches a predetermined time (time) within the effect time of the special lottery effect. As a result, when the operation for the effect button 26 is performed within the effective operation time, the total display is performed for a longer time than when the operation for the effect button 26 is not performed within the effective operation time, and the effective operation time. Even if the effect button 26 is operated within, the special lottery effect can be completed at the set effect time.

Further, in the present embodiment, in the state shown in FIG. 16C, the operation effective time of the effect button 26 is performed before the operation effective time of the effect button 26 elapses, or the operation effective time is not performed without the operation of the effect button 26. After that, as shown in FIGS. 17A and 17B, a vibration effect (stimulation effect) that vibrates the effect button 26 by driving the effect button vibration device 175 is executed, and the count-up effect ends. Then, the operation of the effect button vibration device 175 is stopped to end the vibration effect.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the count-up effect is executed when the operation for the effect button 26 is performed within the operation valid period, and when the operation for the effect button 26 is not performed within the operation valid period. The count-up effect is executed as the operation valid period elapses, and the operation on the effect button 26 is invalidated during the execution of the count-up effect. Then, in the present embodiment, the button image 450 and the rest in the operation period including the operation valid period and ending after the operation valid period (specifically, the period from the start time of the operation valid period to the end time of the count-up effect). When the operation time display bar 452 is displayed on the liquid crystal display 32 to execute the operation effect by the button image 450 and the remaining operation time suggestion effect by the remaining operation time display bar 452, the operation effect or the like is executed only during the operation valid period. It is possible to provide the player with the fun of the game by operating the effect button 26 with a higher probability, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

Further, in the present embodiment, during the operation period from the start time of the operation valid period to the end time of the count-up effect, the operation effect by the button image 450 and the remaining operation time suggestion effect by the remaining operation time display bar 452 are executed, and the remaining operation time is executed. In the suggestion effect, the length of the remaining time display bar is changed so that the length of the remaining time display bar in the meter of the remaining operation time display bar 452 becomes zero over the operation time corresponding to the operation period, and the operation is effective. When the operation of the effect button 26 is performed within the period, the count-up effect is executed, and the player operates the effect button 26 during the count-up effect within the operation period but after the end of the operation valid period. Since it is possible to produce the effect as if the count-up operation is being performed in response to the operation, the period from the display of the button image 450 to the end of the count-up effect is the operation valid period of the effect button 26. It can be produced as if it were, and the effect of the effect can be enhanced.

Further, in the present embodiment, when a big hit is won in the special lottery, after all the effect symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed on the liquid crystal display 32, a notification effect including a count-up effect in which the effect time is set to be relatively long is executed. Therefore, the effective operation time of the effect button 26 cannot be sufficiently secured in relation to the effect time of the special lottery effect, and the effective operation time is set to about 1.5 seconds. In the past, when it was not possible to secure a sufficient operation effective time of the effect button 26, it was difficult to adopt a configuration in which the effect was developed based on the operation of the effect button 26 within the operation valid period. According to the embodiment, since the operation period including the operation valid period and ending after the operation valid period can be produced as if it is the operation valid period of the effect button 26, a sufficient operation effective time is secured. Even if this is not possible, it is possible to adopt a configuration in which the effect is developed based on the operation of the effect button 26 within the operation valid period.

Further, in the present embodiment, the effect button 26 is vibrated by operating the effect button vibrating device 175 when the operation is performed on the effect button 26 within the operation effective time or when the operation effective time elapses without the operation being performed. In order to execute the vibration effect, the player can be motivated to operate the effect button 26. In the present embodiment, the effect button 26 is continuously vibrated during the execution of the count-up effect. Therefore, when the player operates the effect button 26 during the execution of the count-up effect, the count-up operation is performed in response to the operation. It is possible to give the player a feeling of operation as if it is being performed, and it is possible to enhance the effect of the effect.

Hereinafter, the flow of processing performed by the effect control means 300 when the notification effect is executed will be described with reference to a flowchart. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 18, in the notification effect, first, the button image 450 and the remaining operation time display bar 452 are displayed on the liquid crystal display 32, and the operation effect and the remaining operation time by the button image 450 are displayed. The remaining operation time suggestion effect by the display bar 452 is started, the operation effective time corresponding to the operation effective period (for example, 1.5 seconds) is set in the operation effective time timer 3116, and the measurement of the operation effective time is started (step). S100).

Then, when the operation effective time elapses without performing the operation on the effect button 26 (N in step S101, Y in step S103), the display position of the button image 450 and the remaining operation time display bar 452 is set in the display area of the liquid crystal display 32. The change is made from the center to the lower right (step S104), and the count-up effect of displaying the count-up on the liquid crystal display 32 and the vibration effect of vibrating the effect button 26 by operating the effect button vibration device 175 are started (step). S105), the button image 450 and the remaining operation time display bar 452 are hidden at the end of the count-up effect, the operation effect and the remaining operation time suggestion effect are completed, and the operation of the effect button vibration device 175 is stopped to vibrate the effect. Is completed, the total display is performed on the liquid crystal display 32 (step S106), and the notification effect is completed.

On the other hand, when the effect button 26 is operated within the effective operation time (Y in step S101), the replacement process of replacing the display data of the remaining operation time display bar 452 from the first display data to the second display data is performed (step). S102), the display positions of the button image 450 and the remaining operation time display bar 452 are changed from the center of the display area of the liquid crystal display 32 to the lower right (step S104), and the count-up effect and the vibration effect are started (step S105). , The button image 450 and the remaining operation time display bar 452 are hidden at the end of the count-up effect, the operation effect and the remaining operation time suggestion effect are ended, and the operation of the effect button vibration device 175 is stopped to end the vibration effect. Then, the total display is performed on the liquid crystal display 32 (step S106), and the notification effect ends.

4. Modifications The present invention is not limited to those described in the above embodiments, and various modifications can be performed. Modifications will be introduced below. It should be noted that the above-described embodiment and various methods described below as modified examples can be appropriately combined and adopted as control methods for realizing the present invention.

First, in the above embodiment, an example in which the effect button 26 is provided as an effect device (effect operation means) that can be operated by the player has been described. However, the effect device may be a lever, a handle, or the like that can be operated by the player. In the operation effect that prompts the operation of the effect device, an image showing the effect device can be displayed on the liquid crystal display 32.

Further, in the above embodiment, an example of executing the remaining operation time suggestion effect suggesting the remaining time of the operation period of the effect button 26 together with the operation effect for prompting the operation of the effect button 26 has been described, but the effect button 26 is described by the operation effect. Therefore, it is not necessary to execute the remaining operation time suggestion effect when executing the operation effect. That is, it is not necessary to display the remaining operation time display bar 452 on the liquid crystal display 32.

Further, in the above embodiment, the effect button image 420 and the remaining operation time display bar 452 are continuously displayed on the liquid crystal display 32 during the operation period, but the effect button image 420 and the remaining operation time display bar 452 are displayed by other effect images during the operation period. The operation time display bar 452 may be hidden. Further, the operation effect may be announced before the operation period starts by displaying the effect button image 450, the effect button icon indicating the effect button 26, or the like on the liquid crystal display 32.

Further, in the above embodiment, the operation period has been described with the period from the start time of the operation valid period to the end time of the count-up effect as the operation period, but the operation period (specific period) ends after the operation valid period. The period may be any period, for example, a four-digit number displayed in the lower center of the display area of the liquid crystal display 32 at a predetermined time during execution of the count-up effect from the start of the operation valid period is ". The period until "2016" may be reached as the operation period. In this example, the length of the remaining time display bar is changed so that the length of the remaining time display bar in the meter of the remaining operation time display bar 452 becomes zero over an operation time corresponding to the operation period, and the liquid crystal display is displayed. The effect button image 420 and the remaining operation time display bar 452 can be hidden as the four-digit number displayed in the lower center of the display area of 32 reaches "2016". Further, in this example, after the effect button image 420 and the remaining operation time display bar 452 are hidden, the effect button image 420 (and the operation time display bar 452) may be displayed on the liquid crystal display 32 again, for example. The effect button image 420 (and the operation time display bar 452) is displayed again at the start of the count-up operation for counting up the number "2016" displayed in the central portion of the display area of the liquid crystal display 32. May be good. In this way, it is possible to notify that the count-up operation is continuously performed at the number "2016" displayed in the central portion of the display area of the liquid crystal display 32. The operation period may be a period from the start of the operation valid period to a predetermined time after the end of the count-up effect.

Further, the operation period may be a period including the operation valid period, and the operation valid period may start from the middle of the operation period and end after the operation valid period elapses. For example, a preparation period for the count-up effect is set before the operation valid period, the operation valid period is started as the preparation period elapses, and the operation period is set as the period from the start time of the preparation period to the end time of the count-up effect. , The operation on the effect button 26 is invalidated during the preparation period. Then, in the notification effect, as shown in FIG. 19 (A), when the left effect symbol 350, the middle effect symbol 352, and the right effect symbol 354 are temporarily stopped and displayed, as shown in FIG. 19 (B), the effect moving image ( When the playback display of the introductory video) is started and the playback display of the production video ends, the button image 450 and the remaining operation time display bar 452 are displayed as shown in FIG. 19C, and the playback display of the production video ends. After that, when the preparation time corresponding to the preparation period (for example, 0.5 seconds) elapses, as shown in FIG. 19 (D), a 4-digit number of "0000" for the count-up effect is displayed. , The operation effective time timer 3116 starts the measurement of the operation effective time (for example, 1.5 seconds), and as shown in FIGS. 19 (E) to 19 (J), the subsequent notification effect is the same as in the above embodiment. To execute. In this way, if the player performs an operation on the effect button 26 within the operation period but before the start of the operation valid period, the number will be "0000" for the count-up effect in response to the operation. It is possible to produce as if the four-digit number of is displayed, and the player may operate the effect button 26 within the operation valid period by setting a preparation period before the operation valid period in the operation period. Can be enhanced.

Further, in the above embodiment, the operation on the effect button 26 is invalidated during the execution of the count-up effect within the operation period but after the end of the operation valid period. However, the operation is performed during the operation period. After the expiration of the valid period, the operation valid period may be set again via the operation invalid period in which the operation on the effect button 26 is invalidated. In this example, when the effect button 26 is operated during the reset operation valid period, the effect different from the count-up effect (for example, the front frame lamp 12 and the display frame lamp 38 are blinked in a predetermined mode). Etc.) may be executed.

Further, in the above embodiment, an example of executing the count-up effect when the operation for the effect button 26 is performed within the operation effective time or when the operation effective time elapses without the operation is performed has been described. The effect (predetermined effect) to be executed based on the operation on the 26 or the elapse of the operation effective time is not limited to the count-up effect, and various effects can be adopted. In the above embodiment, when the effect button 26 is operated within the operation effective time, the count value of the operation effective time timer 3116 is set to a threshold value corresponding to the operation effective time, and the operation effective time is set. The count-up effect may be executed based on the fact that the count value of the timer 3116 reaches the threshold value.

Further, in the above embodiment, the effect button 26 is vibrated until the count-up effect is completed by operating the effect button vibrating device 175 during the execution of the count-up effect. Does not have to operate the effect button vibrating device 175, or may operate the effect button vibrating device 175 only while the effect button 26 is being operated during the execution of the count-up effect.

Further, in the above embodiment, the effect button vibration device 175 is used as a stimulus effect that stimulates the tactile sensation of the player when the operation is performed on the effect button 26 within the operation effective time or when the operation effective time elapses without the operation being performed. As an example of executing the vibration effect by the electric current, the stimulus effect is, for example, by providing a blower (tactile stimulus means, blower means) and blowing wind near the effect button 26 (or grip unit 20). It may be a blowing effect that stimulates the player's sense of touch, or a weak current device (tactile stimulating means, weak current means) that generates a weak current that does not affect the human body is provided, and the effect button 26 (or grip unit 20) is provided. ) May be used as a weak current effect that stimulates the player's tactile sensation by passing a weak electric current through the player, or a heat generator (tactile stimulating means, heat generating means) that generates heat is provided to produce the effect. The surface temperature of the button 26 (or the grip unit 20) may be raised to stimulate the player's tactile angle to produce a temperature change, or the acoustic device 172 (tactile stimulating means, acoustic means) may be controlled to produce sound pressure from the speaker. It may be a sound pressure effect that stimulates the player's tactile sensation by outputting a high-pitched sound.

Further, in the above embodiment, an example in which the notification effect is executed when the 16-round symbol A is won in the special lottery using the second special random number value in the situation where the stored value of the limit counter 2935 is the initial value in the time saving state is given. However, even if the notification effect is executed when the 16-round symbol A is won in the special lottery using the first special random number value in the situation where the stored value of the limit counter 2935 is the initial value in the time saving state. Alternatively, the notification effect may be executed when the 16-round symbol A is won in the special lottery using the first special random number value in the situation where the stored value of the limit counter 2935 is the initial value in the normal state.

Further, in the above embodiment, the limit counter 2935 is incremented and updated every time the 16-round symbol A is won in the special lottery using the second special random number value, and the stored value of the limit counter 2935 becomes the upper limit value (for example, 3). An example of setting the gaming state after the end of the special gaming state to the time saving state when it is reached has been described, but first, the limit number of times (for example, 3 times) is set in the limit counter 2935, and the second special random number value is set. The decrement of the limit counter 2935 is updated every time the 16th round symbol A is won in the special lottery using the above, and when the stored value of the limit counter 2935 reaches 0, which is the initial value, the gaming state after the end of the special gaming state. May be set to the time saving state. For example, when the 16-round symbol A is won in the special lottery using the second special random number value in the situation where the stored value of the limit counter 2935 is the initial value, the stored value of the limit counter 2935 is set to the limit number of times (for example, 3 times). ) Is set to a specific value (for example, 3), and then the decrement update is performed by subtracting the value (for example, 1) corresponding to the number of times the 16-round symbol A is won from the stored value of the limit counter 2935. Every time 16 round symbol A is won in a special lottery using the second special random number value in a situation where the stored value of the limit counter 2935 is not the initial value, one 16 round symbol A is won from the stored value of the limit counter 2935. When the decrement update is performed by subtracting the value corresponding to the number of times (for example, 1) and the 16-round symbol A is won in the special lottery using the first special random number value, the stored value of the limit counter 2935 is set to a specific value (for example). After setting to 3), the decrement update was performed by subtracting the value (for example, 1) corresponding to the number of winnings of 16 rounds symbol A for one time from the stored value of the limit counter 2935, and the gaming state shifted to the normal state. In this case, the stored value of the limit counter 2935 may be reset to the initial value.

Further, in the above embodiment, an example has been described in which the notification effect notifies that 2016 balls are obtained three times by counting up from "0000" to "2016 x 3" in the count-up effect. For example, by counting up from "0000" to "2016" in the count-up effect, it is notified that 2016 balls will be obtained in the notification effect (one big hit). Alternatively, by counting up in the order of "000"-> "400"-> "800"-> "1600"-> "2016" in the count-up production, 2016 balls can be obtained in the notification production ( It is also possible to notify (one big hit).

Further, in the above embodiment, an example in which the present invention is applied to a pachi-slot game machine provided with a game area in which the game ball moves and launches the game ball into the game area in response to an operation of the player has been described. A spinning type game in which a lottery is performed according to the operation of the player for each game, the plurality of reels are rotated, and the plurality of reels are stopped in a manner according to the result of the lottery. The present invention may be applied to a machine (pachislot game machine).

2 outer frame, 4 game area, 6 game board, 8 glass unit, 10 front frame,
12 front frame lamp, 14 speakers, 16 upper plate, 18 outlets,
20 grip unit, 22 supply port, 24 lower plate, 26 production button,
28 outer rail, 30 inner rail, 32 liquid crystal display, 34 display frame,
36 production unit, 38 display frame lamp, 40 openings, 42 passages,
44 Stage, 46 1st Start Winner, 48 Passing Gate, 50 2nd Start Winner,
52 ordinary characters, 54 big prizes, 56 special characters, 62 outs,
64 specific area, 66 normal area, 68 special accessory,
70 Status display, 72 Normal symbol display, 74 Normal hold display,
76 1st special symbol display unit, 78 1st special hold display unit, 80 2nd special symbol display unit,
82 2nd special hold display, 84 game status display, 100 main board,
102 Sub-board, 104 Pass-through gate sensor, 106 1st start winning opening sensor,
108 2nd start winning opening sensor, 112 specific area sensor, 114 normal area sensor,
116 payout sensor,
120 status display drive device, 122 ordinary accessory drive device, 124 special accessory drive device,
128 Special accessory drive device, 130 payout device,
150 production button switch, 170 production display device, 172 sound device,
174 effect drive device, 175 effect button vibration device,
176 production device,
210 Random number generation means, 220 Ordinary lottery means, 222 Ordinary display control means,
224 Ordinary accessory control means, 230 special lottery means, 240 special display control means,
250 game state transition control means, 260 special game execution means, 270 payout control means,
280 communication control means, 290 main memory, 2910 lottery table storage means,
2912 Ordinary random number storage means, 2914 Special random number storage means,
2916 flag storage means, 2930 probability change end determination counter,
2932 Time saving end judgment counter, 2933 round counter,
2934 open timer, 2935 limit counter, 2936 big prize counter,
300 effect control means, 310 sub-memory, 3110 effect data storage means,
3112 production lottery table storage means, 3114 frame buffer,
3116 Operation valid time timer,
450 button image, 452 remaining operation time display bar

Claims (2)

A game machine having a game area in which a game medium moves, and firing a game medium in the game area in response to a player's operation.
A production operation means that can be operated by the player,
An operation valid period for validating the operation for the effect operation means is set, a predetermined effect is executed when the operation for the effect operation means is performed within the operation valid period, and the effect is performed within the operation valid period. An effect control means for executing the predetermined effect as the operation valid period elapses when no operation is performed on the operation means is provided.
The effect control means
In a specific period including the operation valid period and ending after the operation valid period , it is possible to execute an operation effect for urging the operation to the effect operation means .
A gaming machine characterized in that, in the specific period, the operation effect can be executed after the operation with respect to the effect operation means is performed within the operation valid period . A game machine having a game area in which the game medium moves, and firing the game medium in the game area in response to an operation of the player.
A production operation means that can be operated by the player,
An operation valid period for validating the operation for the effect operation means is set, a predetermined effect is executed when the operation for the effect operation means is performed within the operation valid period, and the effect is performed within the operation valid period. An effect control means for executing the predetermined effect as the operation valid period elapses when no operation is performed on the operation means is provided.
The effect control means
In a specific period including the operation valid period and ending after the operation valid period, it is possible to execute an operation effect for prompting an operation on the effect operation means.
A gaming machine characterized in that, in the specific period, the operation effect can be executed after the operation valid period has elapsed .

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