JP2018033665A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving interest. In the gaming machine 1, it is determined whether or not to execute a special game advantageous to the player, and when a symbol indicating that it is determined to execute the special game is stopped and displayed, the special game is displayed. Is executed. In such a case, with respect to a plurality of parameters including a parameter relating to the execution of the special game and a parameter relating to the game after the end of the special game, some parameters are determined by the first lottery and the remaining parameters are determined by the second lottery Determined by. [Selection] Figure 5

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine including means for determining a plurality of parameters including a parameter relating to execution of a special game and a parameter relating to a game after the special game is ended by lottery.

  In the pachinko gaming machine, when a game ball wins at a predetermined starting port, it is determined whether or not a jackpot game advantageous to the player is executed, and the symbol display unit starts to display the symbol variation. When a predetermined variation time has elapsed since the start of the symbol variation display, the symbol indicating the result of the determination is stopped and displayed. In addition, various effects are performed in an image display means such as a liquid crystal display device in accordance with the variable display of symbols (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2014-14593 A

  By the way, there are few variations of combinations of a plurality of parameters including parameters relating to the execution of special games and parameters relating to the games after the end of the special game.

  Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving interest.

  The present invention employs the following configuration in order to solve the above problems.

  The gaming machine according to the present invention, when a starting condition is satisfied, the special game determining means for determining whether or not to execute a special game advantageous to the player, and a predetermined symbol display means to display the symbols in a variable manner. When the symbol display control means for stopping and displaying the symbol indicating the determination result of the special game determining means, and when the symbol indicating that the special game determining means has executed the special game is stopped and displayed on the symbol display means A special game executing means for executing the special game, a game control means for controlling the game after the special game is finished, and the special game determining means when the special game determining means is to execute the special game. Parameter determining means for determining a plurality of parameters including parameters relating to execution of the game and parameters relating to the game after the special game has ended, The parameter determining means determines some of the plurality of parameters based on a first lottery, determines the remaining parameters of the plurality of parameters based on a second lottery, and the special game The executing means executes the special game based on the parameters related to the execution of the special game determined by the parameter determining means, and the game control means is configured to end the special game determined by the parameter determining means. Based on the parameters relating to the game, the game after the special game is controlled.

  The parameter determination means may execute the first lottery at a first lottery execution timing and execute the second lottery at a second lottery execution timing different from the first lottery execution timing.

  According to this invention, it is possible to improve interest.

Schematic front view of gaming machine 1 A plan view showing a part of the gaming machine 1 The enlarged view of the indicator 4 in the gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment. The block diagram which shows the structural example of the control apparatus with which the gaming machine 1 is provided. Explanatory drawing for demonstrating the various random numbers in 1st Embodiment. Explanatory drawing for demonstrating the lighting pattern of the open pattern lamp 47 and the round lamp 48 Time chart for explaining the flow of effects in the gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment The screen figure for demonstrating the specific example of the production until the big hit game is started in the first embodiment from the start of the variable display of symbols. The screen figure for demonstrating the specific example of the production until the big hit game is started in the first embodiment from the start of the variable display of symbols. Explanatory drawing for demonstrating the display mode of an icon 1 is a block diagram illustrating the configuration of a main RAM 103 and various information stored in the main RAM 103 in the gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment. The flowchart which shows an example of the timer interruption process performed in the game control board 100 Detailed flowchart of the switch process in step S2 of FIG. Detailed flowchart of the first start port switch process in step S21 of FIG. Detailed flowchart of the second start port switch process in step S23 of FIG. Detailed flowchart of the pre-determination process in steps S219 and 239 of FIGS. Detailed flowchart of special symbol processing in step S3 of FIG. Detailed flowchart of jackpot determination processing in step S309 of FIG. Detailed flowchart of the variation pattern selection processing in step S310 of FIG. Detailed flowchart of the opening pattern selection processing in step S311 of FIG. Detailed flowchart of the stop process in step S319 of FIG. Detailed flowchart of the special winning opening opening control process in step S6 of FIG. Detailed flowchart of the gaming state setting process in step S626 of FIG. The flowchart which shows an example of the timer interruption process performed in the production control board 130 Detailed flowchart of command reception processing in step S10 of FIG. Detailed flowchart of the hold command reception process in step S13 of FIG. Detailed flowchart of the fluctuation start command reception process in step S16 of FIG. 27 is a detailed flowchart of the change effect pattern setting process in step S163 of FIG. The enlarged view of the indicator 4 in the gaming machine 1 according to the second embodiment. Explanatory drawing for demonstrating the various random numbers in 2nd Embodiment. Explanatory drawing for demonstrating the lighting pattern of the round symbol display 471 Time chart for explaining the flow of effects in the gaming machine 1 according to the second embodiment In 2nd Embodiment, the screen figure for demonstrating the specific example of the production until the big hit game is started after the change display of the symbol is started In 2nd Embodiment, the screen figure for demonstrating the specific example of the production until the big hit game is started after the change display of the symbol is started Explanatory drawing for demonstrating the display mode of an icon A block diagram illustrating the configuration of the main RAM 103 and various information stored in the main RAM 103 in the gaming machine 1 according to the second embodiment. Detailed flowchart of the first start port switch process executed in the gaming machine 1 according to the second embodiment. Detailed flowchart of the second start port switch process executed in the gaming machine 1 according to the second embodiment. Detailed flowchart of pre-determination processing executed in gaming machine 1 according to the second embodiment Detailed flowchart of the variation pattern selection process executed in the gaming machine 1 according to the second embodiment. Detailed flowchart of first variation pattern selection processing in step S3100 of FIG. Detailed flowchart of the second variation pattern selection processing in step S3120 of FIG. The flowchart which shows an example of the round number selection process performed in the game control board 100 of the gaming machine 1 according to the second embodiment. A flowchart for explaining a process different from the first embodiment regarding the special symbol process executed in the game control board 100. The flowchart which shows an example of the change effect pattern setting process performed in the effect control board 130 of the gaming machine 1 according to the second embodiment. Detailed flowchart of the second variation effect pattern setting process in step S170 of FIG. Screen diagram for explaining the simultaneous variation of the first decorative symbol and the second decorative symbol Explanatory drawing for demonstrating the 2nd lottery using an accessory Explanatory drawing for demonstrating the 2nd lottery using an accessory and a random number Explanatory drawing which shows an example of a round number selection table Explanatory drawing for demonstrating the 2nd lottery which selects a gaming state using an accessory

[First Embodiment]
Hereinafter, the gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings as appropriate.

[Schematic configuration example of gaming machine 1]
First, a schematic configuration of the gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2. Here, FIG. 1 is a schematic front view of the gaming machine 1. FIG. 2 is a plan view showing a part of the gaming machine 1. As illustrated in FIG. 1, the gaming machine 1 includes a game board 2 provided with a prize or a combination related to determination, and a frame member 3 surrounding the game board 2. The frame member 3 supports a transparent glass plate arranged in parallel with the game board 2 at a predetermined interval. The glass board and the game board 2 form a game area 10 in which a game ball can flow down. Has been.

  When the player holds the handle 20 and rotates the lever 21 in the clockwise direction, the game balls stored in the upper plate 28 are guided to a launching device (not shown), and the game is performed with a hitting force according to the rotation angle of the handle 20. Fired into region 10. This game area 10 is provided with game nails, windmills, etc. (not shown), and the launched game balls are guided to the upper position in the game area 10 and contacted with the game nails, windmills, etc. The game area 10 falls along the game board 2 while changing the moving direction. Note that the game ball is temporarily stopped when the player operates the stop button 22.

  The upper plate 28 stores game balls and prize balls supplied to the launching device. Below the upper plate 28, a lower plate 29 for collecting prize balls is provided. When the player operates the take-out button 23 arranged close to the lower plate 29, a part of the lower surface of the lower plate 29 is opened, and the game balls accumulated in the lower plate 29 are arranged below the lower plate 29. Drop into a box not shown. In addition, the upper plate 28 and the lower plate 29 may be configured by a single plate.

  When the player performs a so-called “left strike” in which the handle 20 is rotated at a small rotation angle, the game ball is launched with a relatively weak hitting force. In this case, the game ball flows down the left area in the game area 10 as exemplified by the arrow 31. On the other hand, when the player performs a so-called “right strike” in which the handle 20 is rotated at a large rotation angle, the game ball is launched with a relatively strong hitting force. In this case, the game ball flows down the right region in the game region 10 as illustrated by the arrow 32.

  The first starting port 11, the second starting port 12, the three normal winning ports 14, the first gate 15, and the electric tulip 17 are provided in the passing path of the left-handed game ball as a prize and a winning combination. It has been. In addition, in the passing path of the right-handed game ball, the second starting port 12, the big winning port 13, the one normal winning port 14, the second gate 16, and the electric tulip are used as a prize and a winning combination. 17 is provided.

  The game ball launched into the game area 10 enters the first start port 11, the second start port 12, the big winning port 13, and the normal winning port 14 in the process of flowing down along the game board 2. May win. In this case, a predetermined number of prize balls corresponding to the winning place are paid out to the upper plate 28 or the lower plate 29. The game balls that have not won a prize are discharged from the game area 10 through the discharge port 18.

  The first start port 11 is a start region that is always open, and the second start port 12 is a start region that is opened only when the electric tulip 17 as a normal electric accessory is operating. In the gaming machine 1, when the game ball passes through the first start port 11 (or the second start port 11) and wins, it is determined whether or not to execute a jackpot game (special game) advantageous to the player, A special symbol indicating the determination result is displayed on a first special symbol display 41 (or a second special symbol display 42) which will be described later. When the special symbol indicating the jackpot is stopped and displayed, a jackpot game (an example of a special game) for opening the jackpot 13 is executed.

  In the following description, the determination executed on condition that a game ball wins the first start port 11 is referred to as “first special symbol determination”, and the game ball wins on the second start port 12 is a condition. The determination to be executed is referred to as “second special symbol determination”, and these determinations are collectively referred to as “special symbol determination”.

  The special winning opening 13 constitutes a special winning area that is opened according to the result of the special symbol determination. A plate for opening and closing the special winning opening 13 is provided at the opening of the special winning opening 13. The special winning opening 13 is normally closed by this plate. On the other hand, when a predetermined jackpot symbol indicating that the determination result of the special symbol determination is “big jackpot” is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol indicator 41 (or the second special symbol indicator 42), A jackpot game is performed in which the plate is operated to open the special winning opening 13. During the big hit game, a long open round game (or short open round game) that is closed after the special winning opening 13 is maintained in an open state until a predetermined condition is satisfied is executed a predetermined number of times at predetermined time intervals. The long open round game, the short open round game, and the “predetermined condition” will be described later.

  In this way, since the big prize opening 13 is opened long during the jackpot game, the player can make more awards by making a right strike during the jackpot game compared to when the jackpot game is not being played. You can get a sphere.

  The electric tulip 17 is disposed close to the second starting port 12 and has a pair of blade members. The electric tulip 17 has a closed posture in which the pair of blade members closes the second starting port 12 (see the solid line in FIG. 1), and an open posture in which the second starting port 12 is opened (see the broken line in FIG. 1). The posture can be changed.

  As illustrated in FIG. 1, the second start port 12 is normally closed by an electric tulip 17. On the other hand, when the game ball passes through the first gate 15 or the second gate 16, it is determined whether or not the second start port 12 is to be opened although the prize ball is not paid out. Here, when it is determined that the second start port 12 is to be opened, the operation of returning to the closed posture after the pair of blade members of the electric tulip 17 has maintained the open posture for the specified time is performed a predetermined number of times. As described above, the second start port 12 is in a state in which it is difficult for the game ball to pass when the electric tulip 17 is not operated, whereas the game ball is easily passed by the operation of the electric tulip 17. Become.

  In the following description, the determination executed on condition that the game ball passes through the first gate 15 or the second gate 16 is referred to as “ordinary symbol determination”.

  The normal winning opening 14 is always open like the first start opening 11 and is a winning opening through which a predetermined number of winning balls are paid out by winning a game ball. Unlike the first starting port 11 and the like, even if a game ball wins the normal winning port 14, no determination is made.

[Example of configuration of rendering means of gaming machine 1]
As illustrated in FIG. 1, the game board 2 or the frame member 3 is provided with a liquid crystal display device 5, a speaker 24, an effect accessory 7, a panel lamp 25, and the like for performing various effects. Further, the frame member 3 incorporates a frame lamp 37 (see FIG. 4) not shown in FIG.

  The liquid crystal display device 5 is an image display device that displays an effect image, and the display screen of the liquid crystal display device 5 (hereinafter sometimes referred to as “liquid crystal screen 5”) is provided at a position that is easily visible by the player. ing. The liquid crystal screen 5 includes, for example, a decorative symbol for notifying the determination result of the special symbol determination, a character or item for performing a notice effect, a hold image (hold icon) displayed as many as the number of special symbol determinations being held, Various display objects such as the icon indicating that the special symbol is being changed are displayed. Note that the image display device may be configured by another image display device such as an EL display device. Further, the image display means may be composed of a plurality of image display devices.

  The speaker 24 produces a sound effect by outputting music, sound, sound effects, etc. in synchronism with the display effect performed on the liquid crystal display device 5 or asynchronously.

  The director 7 is disposed in front of and on the side of the liquid crystal screen 5. The effect accessory 7 incorporates a light emitting element (for example, LED). The effect character 7 performs a predetermined effect by both or one of the movement and light of the character itself. In the present embodiment, the director character 7 is configured in a shape simulating a star, and is configured to be rotatable about the depth direction of the gaming machine 1 as an axial direction.

  The panel lamp 25 and the frame lamp 37 perform various effects by light, such as changing a lighting or blinking pattern and changing a light emission color.

[Configuration example of operation means of gaming machine 1]
As illustrated in FIG. 2, the frame member 3 is provided with an effect button 26 and an effect key 27 as operation means operated by the player. The effect button 26 is a push button for inputting operation information when pressed by the player. The production key 27 is a so-called cross key for the player to perform a selection operation, and includes four keys, an up key, a down key, a left key, and a right key. In the gaming machine 1, there may be an effect according to the operation of the effect button 26 or the effect key 27.

[Configuration Example of Display 4 in First Embodiment]
FIG. 3 is an enlarged view of the display 4 in FIG. The display 4 mainly displays information related to special symbol determination and normal symbol determination. As illustrated in FIG. 3, the display 4 includes a first special symbol display 41, a second special symbol display 42, a first special symbol hold indicator 43, a second special symbol hold indicator 44, and a normal symbol. It has a display 45, a normal symbol hold display 46, an open pattern lamp 47, a round lamp 48, a game state display 49, and the like.

  When the first special symbol determination is performed, the first special symbol display 41 displays the determination symbol indicating the determination result of the first special symbol determination after variably displaying the symbol, thereby displaying the first special symbol determination. The determination result is notified. When the second special symbol determination is performed, the second special symbol display 42 displays the determination symbol indicating the determination result of the second special symbol determination after variably displaying the symbol, thereby displaying the second special symbol determination. The determination result is notified. In the first special symbol display 41 and the second special symbol display 42, as a determination symbol, a jackpot symbol indicating that the determination result of the special symbol determination is “big hit”, or the determination result of the special symbol determination is “losing” ”Is stopped and displayed.

  In the following description, the symbol displayed on the first special symbol display 41 or the second special symbol display 42 is called “special symbol”, and the symbol displayed on the normal symbol display 45 is “normal symbol”. Shall be called. Also, the special symbol displayed on the first special symbol display 41 is called “first special symbol”, the special symbol displayed on the second special symbol display 42 is called “second special symbol”, and both of them are called. It may be distinguished.

  The first special symbol hold indicator 43 displays the number of holds for the first special symbol determination. The second special symbol hold indicator 44 displays the number of holds for the second special symbol determination.

  When the normal symbol determination is performed, the normal symbol display 45 notifies the determination result of the normal symbol determination by suspending and displaying the determination symbol indicating the determination result of the normal symbol determination after variably displaying the symbol. The normal symbol hold display 46 displays the number of holds for normal symbol determination. The game status indicator 49 displays the game status at the time when the gaming machine 1 is powered on.

  When the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 41 or the second special symbol display 42, the opening pattern lamp 47 displays the opening pattern of the big winning opening 13 during the jackpot game. In the gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment, a long opening pattern or a short opening pattern is displayed as the opening pattern of the big winning opening 13 during the jackpot game.

  When the long open pattern is displayed according to the stop display of the jackpot symbol, in the first embodiment, 10 pieces are displayed until 29.5 seconds elapse after the big winning opening 13 is opened, or in the big winning opening 13. Until the game ball is won, the special winning opening 13 is kept open (see FIGS. 5D and 5E). That is, when a long open pattern is displayed on the open pattern lamp 47, the “predetermined condition” is that the large winning opening 13 is kept open until one of the above two conditions is satisfied, and then the “long open round game” is closed. Will be executed.

  On the other hand, when the short opening pattern is displayed according to the stop display of the jackpot symbol, in the first embodiment, the big winning opening 13 is in an open state until 3 seconds elapse after the big winning opening 13 is opened. Maintained (see FIGS. 5D and 5E). That is, when a short opening pattern is displayed on the opening pattern lamp 47, a “short opening round game” is executed in which the big winning opening 13 is kept open until the above condition is satisfied as a “predetermined condition”. Will be.

  When the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 41 or the second special symbol display 42, the round lamp 48 displays the number of rounds indicating the number of round games executed during the jackpot game. In the gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment, “16” or “2” is displayed as the number of rounds.

When the round lamp 48 is lit with a lighting pattern indicating “16” in accordance with the stop display of the jackpot symbol, a jackpot game including 16 round games is executed.
On the other hand, when the round lamp 48 is lit with the lighting pattern indicating “2” in accordance with the stop display of the jackpot symbol, a jackpot game including two round games is executed.

  In this way, when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed, the opening pattern lamp 47 is lit with the lighting pattern indicating the opening pattern of the winning prize opening 13, and the round lamp 48 is lit with the lighting pattern indicating the number of rounds. As is clear from this, in the gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment, the combination of the lighting pattern of the opening pattern lamp 47 and the lighting pattern of the round lamp 48 opens the jackpot 13 during the jackpot game. Embodiments are shown.

For example, when the opening pattern lamp 47 is lit with a lighting pattern indicating a short opening pattern and the round lamp 48 is lit with a lighting pattern indicating “2”, two short opening round games are executed during the jackpot game. It will be.
Further, for example, when the opening pattern lamp 47 is lit with a lighting pattern indicating a short opening pattern and the round lamp 48 is lit with a lighting pattern indicating “16”, 16 short-opening round games are executed during the jackpot game. Will be.
Further, for example, when the open pattern lamp 47 is lit with a lighting pattern indicating a long open pattern and the round lamp 48 is lit with a lighting pattern indicating “16”, 16 long open round games are executed during the jackpot game. Will be.

As described above, in the gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment, the opening mode of the grand prize opening 13 is determined by the combination of the lighting pattern of the opening pattern lamp 47 and the lighting pattern of the round lamp 48. It is possible to improve the interest by making the variation of the open mode more abundant.
In addition, since it is not easy to determine the opening mode of the special winning opening 13 as compared with the conventional gaming machine, for example, the opening mode can be easily grasped by looking at one lamp indicating the opening mode of the large winning opening 13. As a result, it is possible to effectively suppress the occurrence of a problem that the effect after the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed cannot be enjoyed.

[Variation production]
In the gaming machine 1, when a game ball wins at the first start port 11 (or the second start port 12), the first special symbol determination (or second special symbol determination) for determining whether or not to execute the jackpot game is performed. Done. When a game ball wins the first starting port 11 (or the second starting port 12), the first special symbol (or the second special symbol indicator 42) is displayed on the first special symbol indicator 41 (or the second special symbol indicator 42). After the symbol) is variably displayed, the special symbol indicating the determination result of the first special symbol determination (second special symbol determination) is stopped and displayed. On the other hand, on the liquid crystal screen 5, a fluctuating effect is displayed in which the decorative symbol is variably displayed as the special symbol is variably displayed (see FIG. 1), and the special symbol indicating the determination result of the special symbol is stopped. Along with the display, the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed in a manner indicating the determination result of the special symbol determination.

  During such a variation effect, a so-called reach effect may be performed. Specifically, on the liquid crystal screen 5, for example, three rows of decorative symbols made up of a series of numbers in which numbers 1 to 9 are continuously written in the vertical direction are displayed, and when the variation display of special symbols is started. These decorative symbols are variably displayed so as to scroll from top to bottom, for example. On the other hand, when the reach effect is performed, before all the decorative symbols are stopped and displayed, first, for example, the left and right column decorative symbols (the left symbol and the right symbol) are completely displayed. Make a pseudo stop so as not to stop. At that time, if the same decorative symbol on the active line as the left symbol and the right symbol is pseudo-stopped, reach will be established, and a reach effect will be given to give the player a sense of expectation that three identical decorative symbols will be gathered. Is called. When the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 41 (or the second special symbol display 42), the same decorative symbol is stopped on the active line and the jackpot is notified. . In addition, when different decorative symbols as the left symbol and the right symbol are pseudo-stopped during the variation effect, the reach effect is not performed and the lost symbol is displayed on the first special symbol display 41 (or the second special symbol indicator 42). As the stop display is made, the three decorative symbols that do not have the doublet are stopped and the variation effect ends.

  The “pseudo stop” refers to a state in which the decorative symbol continues to move slightly without being completely stopped, and the “main stop” refers to a state in which the decorative symbol is completely stationary.

[Display area and hold icon]
By the way, when the symbols (special symbols and decorative symbols) are variably displayed as described above, or when a big hit game is being played, a new game ball is won at the first starting port 11 (or the second starting port 12). However, it is not possible to immediately execute the first special symbol determination (or the second special symbol determination) and the symbol variation display triggered by the winning. For this reason, in the gaming machine 1, even if a game ball wins the first starting port 11 (or the second starting port 12), the first special symbol determination (or the second special symbol determination) and the variation display of the symbol are immediately displayed. If it cannot be executed, the first special symbol determination (or second special symbol determination) is suspended within a range not exceeding a predetermined number (“4” in the present embodiment), and the number of reserved symbols is displayed as the first special symbol hold display. Displayed on the instrument 43 (or the second special symbol hold indicator 44).

  On one liquid crystal screen 5, a first hold icon display area 51 and a second hold are displayed as display areas on which a hold icon as an effect image suggesting that the special symbol determination and the change display of the symbols are put on hold. An icon display area 52 is provided (see FIG. 1).

  The first hold icon display area 51 is an area in which a hold icon suggesting that the first special symbol determination is held is displayed. In the first hold icon display area 51, the same number of hold icons as the number of hold for the first special symbol determination shown by the first special symbol hold indicator 43 (see FIG. 3) are displayed.

  The second hold icon display area 52 is an area where a hold icon suggesting that the second special symbol determination is held is displayed. In the second hold icon display area 52, the same number of hold icons as the number of hold for the second special symbol determination shown by the second special symbol hold indicator 44 (see FIG. 3) are displayed.

  In FIG. 1, three hold icons are displayed in the first hold icon display area 51 to indicate that the number of holds in the first special symbol determination is “3”, and the second special symbol determination is performed. In order to suggest that the number of holds is “2”, a state in which two hold icons are displayed in the second hold icon display area 52 is illustrated.

  The liquid crystal screen 5 has a display area for displaying the icon as a variation suggestion image that suggests that the symbol is variably displayed on the first special symbol display 41 (or the second special symbol display 42). The region 53 is provided (see FIG. 1).

  In the gaming machine 1, when the change display of the symbol is started to digest the right of the first special symbol determination being held, the first display among the hold icons displayed in the first hold icon display area 51 is performed. The held icon (hold icon closest to the area 53) is moved from the first hold icon display area 51 to the area 53. When another hold icon is displayed in the first hold display area 51, the display position of the other hold icon is shifted to the area 53 side in the first hold icon display area 51. For example, when the first special symbol determination is digested in a state where three hold icons are displayed in the first hold icon display area 51 as illustrated in FIG. 1, the first of these hold icons is displayed. The hold icon located on the right side is moved from the first hold icon display area 51 to the area 53, and the remaining two hold icons are shifted to the right in the first hold icon display area 51. As a result, the number of the hold icons displayed in the first hold icon display area 51 is two, and the player is notified that the first special symbol determination right held is two. Become.

  Note that such a shift process is similarly performed for the hold icon displayed in the second hold icon display area 52. Further, in the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment, when both the first special symbol determination and the second special symbol determination are held, the second special symbol determination is prioritized over the first special symbol determination. . For this reason, the shift process for the hold icon displayed in the second hold icon display area 52 is prioritized over the shift process for the hold icon displayed in the first hold icon display area 51. That is, the shift process for the hold icon displayed in the first hold icon display area 51 is performed after the hold icon displayed in the second hold icon display area 52 disappears.

  Before a special symbol determination based on acquisition information such as a jackpot random number acquired in response to winning of a game ball at the first start port 11 (or the second start port 12) is made, a hold corresponding to the acquired information The icon is displayed in the first hold icon display area 51 (or the second hold icon display area 52). When the special symbol determination and the special symbol variation display are performed based on the acquired information corresponding to the hold icon displayed in the first hold icon display area 51 (or the second hold icon display area 52), The hold icon is moved to the area 53 and is displayed in the area 53 as the icon that suggests that the special symbol is variably displayed.

  In the first hold icon display area 51, for example, a normal icon or a special icon is displayed. Here, the normal icon is a default hold icon that does not suggest any reliability for the jackpot, and is, for example, a white hold icon. The special icon is a hold icon that suggests reliability for the jackpot, and this is a hold icon displayed in a color other than white. If the special icons are arranged in order from a hold icon that suggests a relatively low reliability for the jackpot to a hold icon that suggests a relatively high reliability for the jackpot, for example, a blue hold icon, yellow Hold icon, green hold icon, red hold icon, rainbow hold icon, and the like.

  Note that the display mode of the normal icon does not change until the special symbol determination corresponding to the hold icon is digested, that is, until the normal icon moves to the area 53 and is deleted from the area 53. There is. Moreover, when a hold icon is displayed in the 1st hold icon display area 51, for example, it may be displayed as a special icon from the beginning. Further, for example, when the normal icon displayed in the first hold icon display area 51 changes to a special icon in the first hold icon display area 51 or the area 53, for example, it is displayed in the first hold icon display area 51. The special icon may be changed to a higher-order special icon in the first hold icon display area 51 or the area 53. The change of the normal icon (or special icon) to the special icon (or higher-order special icon) in this way is referred to as “pending change” in the following description.

  In the second hold icon display area 52, a normal icon and a special icon are displayed as in the first hold icon display area 51. In the following description, the hold icon and the icon may be collectively referred to simply as “icon”.

[Configuration of control device of gaming machine 1]
FIG. 4 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration example of a control device provided in the gaming machine 1.
On the back side of the game board 2, a control device for controlling the operation of the gaming machine 1 is provided in addition to a ball tank for storing game balls sent to the upper plate 28 or the lower plate 29. As illustrated in FIG. 4, the control device of the gaming machine 1 controls the game control board 100 that controls the progress of the game, such as various determinations and command transmission, and the effects based on the commands received from the game control board 100. An effect control board 130 that controls the effects of images and sounds, an image sound control board 140 that controls effects by images and sounds, a lamp control board 150 that controls effects by various lamps and movable bodies, and the like. Note that the configuration of the control device is not limited to this, and for example, the effect control board 130, the image sound control board 140, and the lamp control board 150 may be configured as one board.

[Configuration Example of Game Control Board 100]
The game control board 100 includes a main CPU 101, a main ROM 102, and a main RAM 103. The main CPU 101 performs various arithmetic processes related to determination and the number of payout balls based on a program stored in the main ROM 102. The main RAM 103 is used as a storage area for temporarily storing various data used when the main CPU 101 executes the program, or a work area for data processing.

  The game control board 100 includes a first start port switch 111, a second start port switch 112, an electric tulip control unit 113, a first gate switch 114, a second gate switch 115, a big winning port switch 116, and a big winning port control unit. 117, the normal winning a prize opening switch 118, and each indicator 41-49 which comprises the indicator 4 are connected. In addition, since the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment has the four normal winning opening 14, it is provided with the four normal winning opening switches 122. However, in FIG. It is written.

  The first start port switch 111 detects that a game ball has won the first start port 11 and outputs a detection signal to the game control board 100. The second start port switch 112 detects that a game ball has won the second start port 12 and outputs a detection signal to the game control board 100. In response to a control signal from the game control board 100, the electric tulip control unit 113 opens and closes the second start port 12 by operating an electric solenoid coupled to the pair of blade members of the electric tulip 17 so as to be able to transmit driving. To do. The first gate switch 114 detects that the game ball has passed through the first gate 15 and outputs a detection signal to the game control board 100. The second gate switch 115 detects that the game ball has passed through the second gate 16 and outputs a detection signal to the game control board 100.

  The big prize opening switch 116 detects that a game ball has won the big prize opening 13 and outputs a detection signal to the game control board 100. Based on a control signal from the game control board 100, the special prize opening control unit 117 opens and closes the special prize opening 13 by operating an electric solenoid coupled to a plate that closes the special prize opening 13 so that the drive transmission is possible. To do. The normal winning opening switch 118 detects that the game ball has won the normal winning opening 14 and outputs a detection signal to the game control board 100.

  When the main CPU 101 of the game control board 100 receives a detection signal from the first start port switch 111, the second start port switch 112, the big winning port switch 116, or the normal winning port switch 118, the game ball wins. A payout control board (not shown) is instructed to pay out a predetermined number of prize balls according to the place, and the number of prize balls to be paid out is managed based on information from the payout control board. Although a detailed description is omitted, the payout control board supplies the game ball to the upper plate 28 or the lower plate 29 by controlling a drive motor that sends out the game ball from the ball tank.

  The main CPU 101 acquires various random numbers as acquisition information at the timing when the detection signal from the first start port switch 111 is input, and executes the first special symbol determination using the acquired random numbers. Also, various random numbers are acquired as acquisition information at the timing when the detection signal from the second start port switch 112 is input, and the second special symbol determination is executed using the acquired random numbers.

  When a game ball is detected by the first start port switch 111 or the second start port switch 112 and the detection signal is input, the main CPU 101 determines whether the jackpot random number, symbol random number, open pattern random number, reach random number, fluctuation Get pattern random number.

  Here, the jackpot random number is a random number for determining jackpot or loss. The design random number is a random number for determining the type of jackpot when it is determined that the jackpot is a jackpot. The open pattern random number is a random number for determining the open pattern (long open or short open) of the big winning opening 13 when it is determined that the winning pattern is a big hit. The reach random number is a random number for determining whether to perform an effect with reach or an effect without reach when it is determined that the reach is lost. The variation pattern random number is a random number for determining a variation pattern when a special symbol is displayed in a variable manner.

  When the main CPU 101 acquires these random numbers, first, based on whether or not the acquired jackpot random number matches a predetermined random number value stored in the main ROM 102, it is determined whether or not to execute the jackpot game. judge. Here, when it is determined that the jackpot game is to be executed, the jackpot type is determined based on which random number value of the predetermined random number value stored in the main ROM 102 matches the acquired symbol random number. Here, as the types of jackpots, for example, the game is controlled in the probability change game state after the jackpot game is finished, or the game is controlled in the short time game state after the jackpot game is finished. An example is “normal hit”.

  In the first embodiment, the “per probability change” includes two types of “per 16R probability change” in which 16 round games are executed and “per 2R probability change” in which two round games are executed. "Probable hit" is prepared. In addition, as “normal winning”, “16R normal winning” in which 16 round games are executed is prepared.

  When the main CPU 101 determines that the jackpot game is to be executed, the opening of the jackpot 13 in the jackpot game is opened based on which random number value stored in the main ROM 102 matches the obtained opening pattern random number. Determine the pattern. As this opening pattern, as described above, two types of a long opening pattern and a short opening pattern are prepared.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 101 determines that the jackpot game is not executed in the determination based on the jackpot random number, based on whether or not the acquired reach random number matches a predetermined random number value stored in the main ROM 102, It is determined whether to perform an effect with reach or an effect without reach. Further, the main CPU 101 determines the variation pattern of the special symbol when the special symbol is variably displayed regardless of whether or not the jackpot game is performed. As a result, the variation time of the special symbol is determined.

  When the main CPU 101 determines that the jackpot game is to be executed and determines the type of jackpot and the opening pattern of the jackpot 13, the main CPU 101 controls the opening / closing of the jackpot 13 through the jackpot control unit 117. The jackpot game is executed according to the jackpot type and opening pattern.

  Further, the main CPU 101 acquires a random number at the timing when the detection signal from the first gate switch 114 or the second gate switch 115 is input, and executes normal symbol determination using the acquired random number. And when it determines with opening the 2nd starting port 12, the 2nd starting port 12 is temporarily open | released by operating the electric tulip 17 via the electric tulip control part 113. FIG.

  Further, the main CPU 101 causes each of the display devices 41 to 49 constituting the display device 4 to execute the processing described above with reference to FIG.

[Configuration Example of Production Control Board 130]
The effect control board 130 includes a sub CPU 131, a sub ROM 132, a sub RAM 133, and an RTC (real time clock) 134. The sub CPU 131 performs a calculation process when controlling the presentation based on the program stored in the sub ROM 132. The sub RAM 133 is used as a storage area for temporarily storing various data used when the sub CPU 131 executes the program, or a work area for data processing. The RTC 134 measures the current date and time (date and time).

  The sub CPU 131 sets the production contents based on game information related to special symbol determination, normal symbol determination, jackpot game, and the like transmitted from the game control board 100. In that case, the input of the operation information from the production | presentation button 26 or the production | presentation key 27 may be received, and the production | generation content according to the operation information may be set. The sub CPU 131 transmits a command instructing execution of the effect of the set effect content to the image sound control board 140 and the lamp control board 150.

[Configuration Example of Image Sound Control Board 140]
The image sound control board 140 includes a general CPU 141, a control ROM 142, a control RAM 143, a VDP (Video Display Processor) 144, an sound DSP (Digital Signal Processor) 145, and the like. Based on the program stored in the control ROM 142, the overall CPU 141 performs arithmetic processing when controlling an image or sound representing an effect whose effect content is set on the effect control board 130. The control RAM 143 is used as a storage area for temporarily storing various data used when the general CPU 141 executes the program, or a work area for data processing.

  The VDP 144 generates an effect image displayed on the liquid crystal screen 5. The acoustic DSP 145 generates acoustic data output from the speaker 24. The overall CPU 141 controls the operations of the VDP 144 and the acoustic DSP 145 by generating a control signal based on a command from the effect control board 130 and a program stored in the control ROM 142 and outputting the control signal to the VDP 144 and the acoustic DSP 145.

  Although not shown in the figure, the VDP 144 displays an image ROM for storing material data necessary for generating the effect image, a drawing engine for executing the effect image drawing process, and an effect image drawn by the drawing engine. An output circuit for outputting to the display device 5 is provided. The drawing engine draws the effect image in the frame buffer using the material data stored in the image ROM based on the control signal from the overall CPU 141. The output circuit outputs the effect image drawn in the frame buffer to the liquid crystal display device 5 at a predetermined timing.

  Although not shown in the figure, the acoustic DSP 145 is used as a working ROM for data processing by the acoustic DSP 145 and an acoustic ROM for storing various acoustic data related to effect sounds such as music, voice, and sound effects. SDRAM is connected. The acoustic DSP 145 reads the acoustic data corresponding to the control signal from the overall CPU 141 from the acoustic ROM to the SDRAM, executes data processing, and outputs the acoustic data after the data processing to the speaker 24.

[Configuration Example of Lamp Control Board 150]
The lamp control board 150 includes a lamp CPU 151, a lamp ROM 152, and a lamp RAM 153. The lamp CPU 151 performs a calculation process when controlling the operations of the stage actor 7, the panel lamp 25, the frame lamp 37, and the like based on the program stored in the lamp ROM 152. The lamp RAM 153 is used as a storage area for temporarily storing various data used when the lamp CPU 151 executes the program, or a work area such as data processing.

  The lamp ROM 152 stores light emission pattern data and operation pattern data. Here, the light emission pattern data is data indicating each light emission pattern of the light emitting element, the panel lamp 25, the frame lamp 37, and the like included in the effect accessory 7. The motion pattern data is data indicating the motion pattern of the effect actor 7 or the like.

  The lamp CPU 151 reads out the light emission pattern data corresponding to the command received from the effect control board 130 from the light emission pattern data stored in the lamp ROM 152 to the lamp RAM 153, and the light emitting element included in the light emitting element included in the effect accessory 7 The light emission of the panel lamp 25 and the frame lamp 37 is controlled. The lamp CPU 151 reads out the operation pattern data corresponding to the command received from the effect control board 130 from the operation pattern data stored in the lamp ROM 152 to the lamp RAM 153 and drives the motor that operates the effect agent 7. To control.

  In addition, when the effect button 26 or the effect key 27 is operated by the player, the lamp CPU 151 transmits an operation command to that effect to the effect control board 130.

[Description of Determination Method Using Various Random Numbers in First Embodiment]
Next, a determination method using various random numbers in the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. Here, FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram illustrating various random numbers used for special symbol determination. Note that, for the sake of convenience of explanation, the drawings for explaining various tables after FIG. 5 will be described assuming that the range of random numbers and the random number value are set to a number smaller than the actual number.

  The jackpot random number illustrated in FIG. 5A is a random number used for determination for determining whether or not to execute the jackpot game. This jackpot random number has a relatively low probability that it is determined that a jackpot game will be executed (in this embodiment, a normal game state and a short-time game state) and a probability that a jackpot game is determined to be executed. Each of the high probability state (in this embodiment, the probability variation game state) is set individually.

  In this embodiment, two winning values “0” and “1” are set in advance for the low probability state, and the game ball is in the first start port 11 when the game is controlled in the low probability state. When the jackpot random number acquired at the timing of winning the prize (or the second start port 12) matches the winning value, it is determined that the jackpot game is executed.

  Further, regarding the high probability state, in the present embodiment, 15 winning values “0” to “14” are preset, and the game ball is first started when the game is controlled in the high probability state. When the jackpot random number acquired at the timing of winning the mouth 11 (or the second start mouth 12) matches any of these winning values, it is determined that the jackpot game is executed.

  Here, the range that the jackpot random number can take is set to “0” to “599” in this embodiment in both the low probability state and the high probability state. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the jackpot probability in the low probability state is 2/600 (= 1/300), and the jackpot probability in the high probability state is 15/600 (= 1/40).

  If it is determined that the jackpot is random (the jackpot game is executed), the design random number obtained together with the jackpot random number at the time of winning the starting slot for the first starting slot 11 (or the second starting slot 12) However, the process of determining the jackpot type is performed based on which random number value among the random number values set in advance for each jackpot type matches.

  As illustrated in FIG. 5B, in this embodiment, there are three types of jackpots for the first start opening winnings: “per 16R probability variation”, “per 2R probability variation”, and “per 16R normal variation”. It is prepared. In this embodiment, the type of jackpot by the second start opening winning is the same as the type of jackpot by the first starting opening winning, but in other embodiments, these types of jackpots may be different. .

  Here, “16R probability change per game” is a jackpot in which the game is controlled in the probability change game state after 16 round games in which the big winning opening 13 is opened until a predetermined condition is satisfied and the jackpot game ends. is there.

  The “2R probability change hit” is a jackpot in which the game is controlled in the probability change game state after two round games in which the big winning opening 13 is opened until a predetermined condition is satisfied and the jackpot game is completed.

  “16R normal winning” means that 16 round games are performed to open the big winning opening 13 until a predetermined condition is satisfied, and after the big winning game is finished, the short-time gaming state is executed until 100 special symbol determinations are executed. This is a big hit where the game is controlled.

  In addition, in the jackpot game corresponding to these three types of jackpots, there are cases where a long open round game and a short open round game are performed as a round game. It is determined by a second lottery using an open pattern random number different from the first lottery using a random number. This second lottery will be described in detail later.

(About gaming state)
Here, the gaming state in the gaming machine 1 will be described. In the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the game is controlled in any one of the three game states of “normal game state”, “probability game state”, and “time-short game state”.

  The “normal game state” is a normal game state in which special symbol determination is performed in a low probability state in which it is determined that a jackpot game is to be executed, and the electric chew support function is not provided. In other words, in the normal gaming state, the probability that the jackpot game is determined to be executed by the special symbol determination is set to a relatively low probability (for example, 1/300). Also, the probability that the second start port 12 is determined to be opened by the normal symbol determination is set to a relatively low probability (for example, 1/12), and the normal symbol variation time is relatively long (for example, 25 seconds). And the opening time of the second starting port 12 when it is determined to open the second starting port 12 is set to a relatively short time (for example, 0.1 second × 1 time).

  The “probability game state” is a game state in which special symbol determination is performed in a high probability state in which it is determined that a jackpot game is to be executed, and an electric chew support function is provided. That is, in the probability variation gaming state, the probability that the jackpot game is determined to be executed by the special symbol determination is set to a relatively high probability (for example, 1/40). In addition, the probability that the second start port 12 is determined to be opened by the normal symbol determination is set to a relatively high probability (for example, 12/12), and the variation time of the normal symbol is relatively short (for example, 2 seconds). And the opening time of the second starting port 12 when it is determined to open the second starting port 12 is set to a relatively long time (for example, 1.6 seconds × 3 times). Although detailed explanation is omitted, a variation pattern in which the variation time of the special symbol is relatively shorter than that in the “normal gaming state” is easily selected for the “probability gaming state” and the “short game state”. There is a feature.

  Note that, in the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, when the jackpot game is finished and the game proceeds to the probability variation game state, the probability variation game state basically continues until the next jackpot.

  The “time-short game state” is a game state in which special symbol determination is performed in the low probability state described above and an electric chew support function is provided. That is, in the short-time gaming state, the probability that the jackpot game is determined to be executed by the special symbol determination is set to a relatively low probability (for example, 1/300). In addition, the probability that the second start port 12 is determined to be opened by the normal symbol determination is set to a relatively high probability (for example, 12/12), and the variation time of the normal symbol is relatively short (for example, 2 seconds). And the opening time of the second starting port 12 when it is determined to open the second starting port 12 is set to a relatively long time (for example, 1.6 seconds × 3 times).

  In the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, when the jackpot game ends and shifts to the short-time gaming state, the second special symbol determination (or the first special symbol determination) is performed when the jackpot does not occur midway. The game is controlled in the short-time game state until it is played 100 times. Then, if the big win is not made before the 100 special symbol determinations are made, after the 100th special symbol determination is made, the gaming state is returned from the short-time gaming state to the normal gaming state.

  In the following description, a state in which a game ball is easily awarded to the second starting port 12 due to the addition of the electric chew support function (for example, a probable gaming state or a short-time gaming state) is referred to as a “high base state”. A state where the winning of the game ball to the second starting port 12 is not easy due to the absence of the electric chew support function (for example, a normal game state) may be referred to as a “low base state”. In the following description, a game played in the low base state may be referred to as “non-short-time game”, and a game played in the high base state may be referred to as “time-short game”.

  In addition, the probability that the jackpot game illustrated here will be executed for each gaming state, the probability that the second starting port 12 will be opened, the normal symbol variation time, the opening time of the second starting port 12 (opening pattern) ) Is merely an example, and it goes without saying that other values may be used.

  If it is determined that the game ball is a big hit based on the jackpot random number acquired when winning the first starting port 11, the symbol random number acquired together with the jackpot random number is shown in FIG. 5 (B). The jackpot type is determined based on which of the random number values associated with the jackpot type in the symbol determination table matches. In the present embodiment, the range that can be taken by the symbol random number acquired when a game ball wins the first starting port 11 is “0” to “199”. Since 90 random numbers from “0” to “89” are assigned to 16R probability variation, the ratio is 90R / 200 (= 45%).

  Further, since 30 random numbers from “90” to “119” are assigned to the 2R probability variation, the 2R probability variation becomes 30/200 (= 15%). Further, since 80 random numbers from “120” to “199” are assigned to the normal 16R, the 16R normal is obtained at a rate of 80/200 (= 40%).

  As illustrated in FIG. 5C, in the present embodiment, three types of jackpots are prepared as the jackpots resulting from the second start opening winning, the same as the jackpots resulting from the first starting opening winning. When it is determined that the big hit is based on the jackpot random number acquired when the game ball wins the second starting port 12, the symbol random number acquired together with the jackpot random number is shown in FIG. 5 (C). The jackpot type is determined based on which of the random number values associated with the jackpot type in the symbol determination table matches.

  The possible range of the symbol random number acquired when the game ball wins the second starting port 12 is “0” to “199”, similar to the symbol random number related to the first starting port winning. Since 110 random numbers from “0” to “109” are assigned per 16R probability variation, the probability is 16R probability variation at a ratio of 110/200 (= 55%). Further, since 10 random numbers from “110” to “119” are assigned to the 2R probability variation, the ratio becomes 2R probability variation at a ratio of 10/200 (= 5%). Further, since 80 random numbers from “120” to “199” are assigned to the normal 16R, the 16R normal is obtained at a rate of 80/200 (= 40%).

  When it is determined that the jackpot is random (a jackpot game is executed) based on the jackpot random number, a process for determining the type of jackpot and a process for determining the opening pattern of the jackpot 13 are performed. Specifically, an open pattern random number obtained together with a jackpot random number or a design random number when winning the start opening for the first start opening 11 (or the second start opening 12) is a random number value set in advance for each open pattern. Based on which random number value matches, a process for determining an open pattern is performed.

  As illustrated in FIG. 5D, in the present embodiment, when a big hit is made according to the winning of a game ball to the first start opening 11, a long opening pattern is used as the opening pattern of the big winning opening 13. And two types of short open patterns are available. When it is determined that the game ball is a big hit based on the jackpot random number acquired when winning the first starting port 11, the open pattern random number acquired together with the jackpot random number is shown in FIG. The type of the open pattern is determined based on which random value among the random values associated with the type of the open pattern in the illustrated table matches.

  In this embodiment, the range that can be taken by the open pattern random number acquired when a game ball wins the first start port 11 is “0” to “99”. Since 80 random numbers from “0” to “79” are assigned to the long release pattern, the long release pattern is selected at a rate of 80/100 (= 80%). Further, since 20 random numbers “80” to “99” are assigned to the short opening pattern, the short opening pattern is selected at a ratio of 20/100 (= 20%).

  On the other hand, as illustrated in FIG. 5E, the opening pattern of the big winning opening 13 when the winning of the game ball to the second starting opening 12 is a big hit is also a big hit by the first starting opening prize Like the time, there are two types, a long open pattern and a short open pattern. When it is determined that the game ball is a big hit based on the jackpot random number acquired when the game ball wins the second starting port 12, the open pattern random number acquired together with the jackpot random number is shown in FIG. The type of the open pattern is determined based on which random value among the random values associated with the type of the open pattern in the illustrated table matches.

  The range that can be taken by the open pattern random number acquired when the game ball wins the second start opening 12 is “0” to “99”, as in the case of the first start opening winning. Regarding the second start opening prize, in this embodiment, since 100 random numbers from “0” to “99” are assigned to the long opening pattern, the short opening pattern is not selected. , 100/100 (= 100%), the long open pattern is selected.

  In the first embodiment, as illustrated in FIG. 5A, a case where the jackpot probability in the low probability state is 1/300 and the jackpot probability in the high probability state is 1/40 will be described. However, these jackpot probabilities may be other values.

  Further, in the first embodiment, the case where there are two types of probability variation as illustrated in FIGS. 5B and 5C for both the first start opening winning and the second starting opening winning is described. However, in other embodiments, the probability variation may be one type or three or more types. Moreover, although 1st embodiment demonstrates the case where there is one type of normal hits, in other embodiment, two or more types of normal hits may be sufficient. In the first embodiment, a case where there are three types of jackpots in total will be described. However, the jackpot type may be one type, two types, or four or more types. That is, the types of jackpots related to the first start opening winning and the second starting opening winnings and the random values associated with the respective jackpots are different from those illustrated in FIGS. 5 (B) and (C). May be.

  Further, in the first embodiment, as illustrated in FIG. 5D, the ratio of the long open pattern selected with respect to the open pattern at the time of jackpot by the first start opening winning is 80%, and the short open Although the case where the pattern selection ratio is 20% will be described, the ratio for selecting these open patterns may be other values. For example, the selection ratio of the short open pattern is the long open pattern. It may be set higher than the selection ratio. Moreover, although 1st Embodiment demonstrates the case where there are two types of opening patterns at the time of jackpot, in other embodiments, three or more types of opening patterns at the time of jackpot may be prepared. For example, in addition to the short opening pattern and the long opening pattern exemplified in the first embodiment, a new middle opening pattern that opens, for example, 10 seconds from the opening of the special winning opening 13 is given as an example. It is done.

  Further, in the first embodiment, as illustrated in FIG. 5E, a case where the long opening pattern is always selected at the time of the big hit by the second start opening winning prize will be described, but in other embodiments, the first You may employ | adopt the structure which can select a short open | release pattern at the time of big hit by 2 start opening prizes. Also, three or more types of opening patterns may be prepared as in the case of the big hit by the first start opening winning.

  Thus, the types of jackpots, the opening patterns of the big prize opening 13, random numbers associated with these are merely examples, and other types and values may be used.

[Lighting patterns of the round lamp 48 and the open pattern lamp 47]
Next, lighting patterns of the open pattern lamp 47 and the round lamp 48 will be described with reference to FIG.

  In the gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment, as is clear from the notations shown in FIGS. 5B and 5C and the above explanation regarding these drawings, two types of rounds of jackpot games, 2R and 16R, are provided. Is prepared. Further, as is clear from the notations of FIGS. 5D and 5E and the above description regarding these drawings, there are two types of opening patterns for the big winning opening 13 during the jackpot game: a short opening pattern and a long opening pattern. Is prepared. Therefore, four types (= 2 × 2) of jackpot games can be executed as the jackpot game.

  There are four types of jackpot games: a first jackpot game, a second jackpot game, a third jackpot game, and a fourth jackpot game. Here, the first jackpot game is a jackpot game including two short-opening round games in which the big winning opening 13 is short-opened. The second jackpot game is a jackpot game including two long-opening round games in which the big winning opening 13 is opened long. The third jackpot game is a jackpot game including 16 short-opening round games in which the big winning opening 13 is short-opened. The fourth jackpot game is a jackpot game including 16 long-opening round games in which the big winning opening 13 is opened long.

As described above with reference to FIGS. 5B and 5C, when 2R (per 2R probability variation) is selected, as illustrated in FIG. 6, the nine LEDs constituting the round lamp 48 are illustrated. Among them, the first LED from the left, the fourth LED from the left, and the eighth LED from the left are lit.
On the other hand, when 16R (per 16R probability variation or 16R normal per) is selected, the second LED from the left of the nine LEDs constituting the round lamp 48, as illustrated in FIG. The fifth LED from the left, the sixth LED from the left, the eighth LED from the left, and the ninth LED from the left are lit.

Further, as described above with reference to FIGS. 5D and 5E, when the short opening pattern is selected, as illustrated in FIG. 6, among the seven LEDs constituting the opening pattern lamp 47 The second LED from the left and the sixth LED from the left are lit.
When the long open pattern is selected, the first LED from the left and the fourth LED from the left among the seven LEDs constituting the open pattern lamp 47 are exemplified as shown in FIG. The LED, the fifth LED from the left, and the seventh LED from the left are lit.

  Thus, since the round lamp 48 is lit with the lighting pattern indicating the selected number of rounds and the opening pattern lamp 47 is lit with the lighting pattern indicating the selected opening pattern, the player can use these lamps 47, 48. Based on both of the lighting patterns, it is possible to grasp the opening mode of the big winning opening 13 during the jackpot game.

  In addition, the average number of payout prize balls, which is the average of the game balls paid out to the player in each of the first jackpot game to the fourth jackpot game, is as follows. In addition, the average number of payout balls exemplified below is that 12 prize balls are paid out every time one game ball is won in the big prize opening 13, and one short opening of the big prize opening 13 (this implementation) It is assumed that 5 game balls win in the form (opening for 3 seconds), and 10 game balls win in 1 long opening of the big winning opening 13 (up to 29.5 seconds in this embodiment). It is the average number of payout balls.

In the first jackpot game, the short open round game in which the big winning opening 13 is short-opened for a predetermined time (3 seconds in the present embodiment) is repeated twice, so 120 (= 12 prize balls × 5 counts × 2R) A game ball is paid out.
In the third jackpot game, the short opening round game in which the winning opening 13 is short-opened for a predetermined time (in this embodiment, 3 seconds) is repeated 16 times, so 960 (= 12 prize balls × 5 counts × 16R) A game ball is paid out.

In the second jackpot game, there are two long open round games in which the big winning opening 13 is opened long (until 10 game balls are won or until 29.5 seconds have passed since the opening of the big winning opening 13). Since it is repeated twice, 240 (= 12 prize balls × 10 counts × 2R) game balls are paid out.
In the fourth jackpot game, since the long open round game in which the big winning opening 13 is opened long is repeated 16 times, 1920 (= 12 prize balls × 10 counts × 16R) game balls are paid out.

  As described above with reference to FIG. 6, the combination of the lighting pattern of the round lamp 48 and the lighting pattern of the opening pattern lamp 47 determines the opening / closing mode of the big winning opening 13 during the jackpot game. It is not easy to grasp the number of prize balls that a player can obtain, and as a result, it is possible to improve interest.

  In addition, it is possible to increase the types of opening / closing modes of the big winning opening 13 during the jackpot game without increasing the lighting pattern of the round lamp 48, and it is possible to easily improve the interest.

[Lighting timing of the round lamp 48 and the open pattern lamp 47]
Next, the lighting timing of the open pattern lamp 47 and the round lamp 48 will be described with reference to FIG. Here, FIG. 7 is a time chart for explaining the flow of effects in the gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment.

  When it is determined that the special symbol determination is executed and the jackpot game is not executed, the special symbol in the first special symbol display 41 (or the second special symbol display 42) as illustrated in FIG. 7A. With the variation display, the decorative symbols are displayed in a variable manner on the liquid crystal screen 5. Then, at the end of the special symbol variation display, the decorative symbol being varied is pseudo-stopped in such a manner that the decoration symbol is lost. After that, as the special symbol in the variable display is stopped and displayed in a manner indicating a loss, the decorative symbol that is pseudo-stopped is stopped in a manner that similarly indicates a loss. When the loss is notified in this way, the jackpot game is not executed, and therefore the open pattern lamp 47 and the round lamp 48 are not lit (the lights remain off).

  Note that the above-described decorative design variation effect is an effect in which the decorative design is pseudo-stopped in a manner showing a loss after the decorative symbol is variably displayed, and thus can be regarded as a loss notification effect for notifying a loss.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the special symbol determination is executed and the jackpot game is executed, the special symbol in the first special symbol display 41 (or the second special symbol display 42) as illustrated in FIG. 7B. Along with the variable display of the symbols, the decorative symbols are variably displayed on the liquid crystal screen 5. Then, in the final stage of the special symbol variable display, the decorative symbol in the variable display is pseudo-stopped in a manner indicating a jackpot. After that, as the special symbol in the variable display is stopped and displayed in a mode showing a big hit, the decoration symbol that is pseudo-stopped is stopped in a mode that also shows a big hit.

  In addition, since the above-described decorative design variation effect is an effect of quasi-stopping the decorative symbol in a manner showing a big hit after the decorative symbol is variably displayed, it can be regarded as a big hit notification effect for notifying the big hit.

  When the jackpot is notified as described above, the jackpot game is executed, so that the opening pattern lamp 47 and the round lamp 48 are predetermined when the special symbol and the decorative symbol are stopped and displayed in a manner indicating the jackpot. Lights with the lighting pattern. The lighting patterns of the lamps 47 and 48 are as described above with reference to FIG.

  Note that when the special symbol is stopped and displayed in a manner showing a jackpot, a jackpot notification effect including an effect of stopping and displaying the decorative symbol in a manner showing a jackpot is executed. This jackpot notification effect may include an effect of restarting the decorative symbol that is pseudo-stop-displayed in a manner indicating a jackpot, and stopping and displaying another decorative symbol that similarly indicates a jackpot. When such a jackpot notification effect is executed, an opening effect (indicated as “OP effect” in FIG. 7) for notifying the type of jackpot or instructing the player to make a right strike during the opening period of the jackpot game. Executed. Then, with the execution of the long open round game or the short open round game, the effect during the predetermined round is executed.

  When the jackpot notification effect is executed, the opening pattern notification effect for notifying the opening pattern finally displayed on the opening pattern lamp 47 is performed at the end of the jackpot notification effect. The opening pattern notification effect will be described in detail later based on FIG.

[Specific examples of production until the jackpot game starts]
Next, with reference to FIGS. 8 and 9, a specific example of effects from the start of the symbol variation display to the start of the jackpot game in the first embodiment will be described.

  In FIG. 8A, two hold icons indicating that the execution of the first special symbol determination twice is held are displayed in the first hold icon display area 51 and displayed in the area 53. The state in which the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed in a manner of notifying that the determination result of the first special symbol determination corresponding to the icon is lost is illustrated. Note that the first hold icon displayed in the first hold icon display area 51 is displayed as a red special icon in order to suggest that the jackpot reliability is relatively high.

  When a predetermined fixed time elapses after three rows of decorative symbols are stopped and displayed in a manner of notifying that the determination result of the first special symbol determination corresponding to the icon is lost, the first hold icon display area Shift processing is performed on the hold icon displayed in 51. Specifically, as illustrated in FIGS. 8A and 8B, the first hold icon (here, the red special icon) displayed in the first hold icon display area 51 is the icon. And the second hold icon moves to the right in the first hold icon display area 51. Then, as the first special symbol determination corresponding to the icon that has moved to the region 53 is executed, the decorative symbol variation display is started (see FIG. 8B).

  As described above, when the display of the first special symbol and the decorative symbol is started, various notice effects are executed, which are not shown in the drawing, but suggest the reliability for the jackpot. Then, when a predetermined time elapses from the start of the variable display, the same decorative design is pseudo-stopped in the left column and the right column, and reach is established (see FIG. 8C). FIG. 8C illustrates a state where reach is established with three symbols.

  When the reach is established in this way, a predetermined reach effect is executed that gives an expectation that the same decorative symbol as the left symbol and the right symbol will stop on the active line as a middle symbol and be aligned. (See FIG. 8D). Specifically, for example, an effect of displaying a predetermined reach effect image at the center of the liquid crystal screen 5 that displays a decorative pattern in a reach state in the upper left corner of the liquid crystal screen 5 while increasing the player's expectation for the jackpot. Display is performed.

  In this embodiment, the reach production includes a normal reach production with relatively low reliability for the jackpot, an SP reach production with a medium reliability for the jackpot, and an SPSP reach production with a relatively high reliability for the jackpot. It is prepared. After the reach is established, although not shown in FIG. 8, the normal reach effect, the SP reach effect, or the SPSP reach effect is executed and the winning is notified, or the normal reach effect to the SP reach effect. There is a case where the winning is notified at the end of the SP reach production and the winning is notified at the end of the SPSP reach production by developing from the normal reach production to the SPSP reach production.

  At the end of the final reach production after the reach is established, for example, after 3 rows of decorative symbols are returned to the center of the screen, an effect display is performed in which the scroll speed of the middle symbols is gradually reduced (FIG. 8 (E )reference). Here, when the determination result of the first special symbol determination corresponding to the icon is lost, the middle symbol different from the left symbol and the right symbol is pseudo-stopped on the active line (see FIG. 8F). When a predetermined time has elapsed since the pseudo stop, the three decorative symbols are stopped on the active line in a manner indicating reach loss (see FIG. 8G).

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the first special symbol determination corresponding to the icon is a big hit, the same middle symbol as the left symbol and the right symbol is pseudo-stopped on the active line (see FIG. 8H). The three decorative symbols that have been pseudo-stopped in a manner that shows a jackpot in this manner (the flat eye) move, for example, to the upper left corner of the liquid crystal screen 5 while being reduced while maintaining the pseudo-stop state (FIG. 8 ( H) and FIG. 9 (A)).

  By the way, in this embodiment, as described above with reference to FIGS. 5D, 5E, etc., two types of opening patterns for the special winning opening 13 are prepared: a long opening pattern and a short opening pattern. When the three decorative symbols are pseudo-stopped in a manner showing a big hit, an opening pattern notification effect for notifying the opening pattern of the special winning opening 13 is started (see FIG. 7B).

  Specifically, when the three decorative symbols that are pseudo-stopped move to the upper left corner of the screen, a short object corresponding to the short opening and a long object corresponding to the long opening are displayed in the center of the screen of the liquid crystal screen 5 ( (See FIG. 9A). When these two effect objects are displayed, in this embodiment, the two effect objects are pressed against each other, and finally, a push effect in which one of the effect objects is pushed and won is performed.

  FIG. 9A illustrates a state in which the short object is displayed larger than the long object. FIG. 9B illustrates a state in which a long object is displayed larger than a short object. In the early stage of the push-in effect, an effect display (see FIG. 9A) showing a state where the short object is dominant, and an effect display (see FIG. 9B) showing a state where the long object is dominant. Are repeated alternately.

  When a predetermined time elapses after the push-in effect is started, an effective period in which the operation of the effect button 26 by the player becomes valid, and a button effect that prompts the player to operate the effect button 26 is performed ( (See FIG. 9C). Specifically, as illustrated in FIG. 9C, a button image simulating the effect button 26, a gauge image indicating the remaining time of the effective period, and “press!” That prompts the operation of the effect button 26. The wording is displayed.

  Note that the opening pattern of the special winning opening 13 has already been determined by lottery at the start of symbol variation using an opening pattern random number (see FIGS. 5D and 5E), and has been determined to be long opening. In response to an operation of the effect button 26 during the effective period, an effect display is performed in which the short object is reduced and pushed out of the screen by the large long object (see FIG. 9D). This suggests that the long open pattern has been selected.

  On the other hand, when the short opening is determined, an effect display is performed in which the long object becomes smaller and is pushed out of the screen to the larger short object in accordance with the operation of the effect button 26 during the effective period (FIG. 9). (See (E)). This suggests that the short opening pattern has been selected.

  When the short opening pattern is selected, the symbol display is confirmed following the short opening suggestion effect in FIG. Specifically, as illustrated in FIG. 9 (F), the three decorative symbols that continued to be pseudo-stopped at the upper left corner of the screen and the “short” character that suggests short-opening were completely stopped. In the state, a fixed display for displaying a predetermined period is executed. As a result, it is informed that the big winnings 13 are opened with the short opening pattern during the big winning game with 3 symbols. Then, when such a fixed display is performed for a predetermined time, an opening period of the jackpot game is reached, an effect that informs the player that the jackpot game in which the big winning opening 13 is opened in a short opening pattern is released, and the right The effect of prompting a hit is performed using the liquid crystal screen 5 and the speaker 24 (see FIG. 9G).

  On the other hand, when the long opening pattern is selected, the symbol display is confirmed following the long opening suggestion effect of FIG. Specifically, as illustrated in FIG. 9 (H), the three decorative symbols that continued the pseudo-stop in the upper left corner of the screen and the “long” character that suggests long open were completely stopped. In the state, a fixed display for displaying for a predetermined period is executed. As a result, it is informed that the big winnings 13 are opened with the long opening pattern during the big winning game with 3 symbols. Then, when such a fixed display is performed for a predetermined time, it becomes an opening period of the jackpot game, an effect that informs the player that the jackpot game in which the big winning opening 13 is opened in the long opening pattern is released, and the right The effect of prompting a hit is performed using the liquid crystal screen 5 and the speaker 24 (see FIG. 9I).

  In the present embodiment, three types of 16R probability variation, 2R probability variation per, and 16R normal variation are prepared as jackpot types related to the first special symbol determination (see FIG. 5B). On the other hand, when 16R probability variation is selected as a result of lottery using symbol random numbers, three odd symbols (1 symbol, 3 symbols, 5 symbols, 7 symbols, or 9 symbols) are finally obtained. The stop will be displayed. In addition, when 16R normal winning is selected as a result of the lottery using symbol random numbers, three even symbols (2 symbols, 4 symbols, 6 symbols, or 8 symbols) are finally stopped and displayed. Become. In addition, when 2R probability variation is selected as a result of the lottery using the symbol random number, three special symbols are finally stopped and displayed.

  In this way, in this embodiment, the number of rounds in the jackpot game and the game state after the jackpot game is finished (whether it is a probable change or the number of time reductions) are notified according to the type of decorative symbol that is finally stopped and displayed. Depending on the type of character indicating the opening pattern that is stopped and displayed, the opening pattern of the big winning opening 13 during the jackpot game is notified. For this reason, based on the special symbol and the character indicating the opening pattern that are confirmed and displayed, the player can change the opening mode (opening pattern and number of rounds) of the big winning opening 13 during the jackpot game, and the probability change / non-setting after the jackpot game ends. It is possible to easily ascertain the number of times that the probability has changed and the time after the jackpot game ends.

  In the present embodiment, the case where the opening pattern of the special winning opening 13 is notified by characters such as “short” and “long” will be described. However, in other embodiments, the effect object other than characters such as numbers and symbols is used. You may make it alert | report a release pattern.

[Prefetching based on open pattern random numbers]
Next, referring to FIG. 10, a prefetch effect based on an open pattern random number will be described. Here, FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram for explaining an icon display mode.

  In the gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment, when a game ball wins, for example, at the first start port 11 in a situation where special symbol determination such as during symbol change display or jackpot game cannot be immediately executed, the game is won. Accordingly, the execution of the first special symbol determination to be executed is suspended. When the execution of the first special symbol determination is suspended in this way, the first special symbol determination is performed using various random numbers acquired when the game ball wins the first starting port 11. Prior to execution, a pre-determination process that performs the same process as the first special symbol determination may be executed.

  Specifically, when the execution of the first special symbol determination is suspended, the jackpot game is based on the jackpot random number (see FIG. 5A) acquired when the game ball wins the first starting port 11. It is determined in advance whether or not it is determined to execute. In addition, it is selected when the first special symbol determination is executed based on the variation pattern random number (not shown) acquired together with the jackpot random number when the game ball is won at the first starting port 11. The variation pattern of the first special symbol is determined in advance.

  Also, when it is determined that the jackpot game is executed based on the open pattern random number (see FIG. 5D) acquired together with the jackpot random number or the symbol random number when the game ball wins the first starting port 11 The type of open pattern to be selected (see FIG. 5D) is determined in advance.

  In this way, when various pre-determinations regarding the held first special symbol determination are executed, the hold icon displayed in the first hold icon display area 51 is displayed in a different color from the normal, or the hold The icon may be displayed in an unusual color. Moreover, the display color of the hold icon of the normal display mode displayed in the first hold icon display area 51 may change or change in size as the hold is used. In addition, the display color and size of the icon displayed in the area 53 may change.

  The hold icon is normally displayed as a white hold icon. The same applies to the icon. On the other hand, it may be determined based on the prior determination result that the icon is displayed in a display color different from the normal one or the display color of the icon being displayed is changed. In this case, the hold icon (and the icon) is displayed in blue, green, and red as illustrated in FIG. In the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the reliability of the jackpot is suggested by displaying the icon in a display color different from the normal in this way. The display color of the icon will be described. White is a display color that does not suggest reliability for the jackpot. Moreover, blue is a display color that suggests that the reliability with respect to the jackpot is relatively low (for example, reliability: about 0.3%). Green is a display color that suggests that the reliability for the jackpot is slightly low (for example, reliability: about 5.0%). Moreover, red is a display color that suggests that the reliability for the jackpot is relatively high (for example, reliability: about 47.0%).

  As described above, in the gaming machine 1, the hold icon and the icon are displayed in a display color different from the normal color, so that the reliability for the jackpot may be suggested. In the present embodiment, such an effect is provided. This is called “reliability look-ahead effect”.

  On the other hand, in the gaming machine 1, there are cases where the hold icon or the icon is displayed as a small icon or a large icon based on the above-described prior determination result regarding the type of release pattern. Specifically, when there is a high possibility that the short release pattern is selected, the hold icon and the icon are displayed as small icons. On the other hand, when the possibility of selecting the long open pattern is high, the hold icon or the icon is displayed as a large icon.

  As described above, in the gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment, the size of the icon suggests the possibility that the long open pattern is selected, so that the player can use the hold icon or the icon with a large icon. You can enjoy the game while expecting to be displayed as.

  In the gaming machine 1, as illustrated in FIG. 10, an icon having a color different from the normal display color (white in the present embodiment) is displayed, and the icon is displayed in a size different from the normal size. May be.

  As illustrated in FIG. 10, for example, a blue and large icon may be displayed. In this case, although the player has low reliability for the jackpot, if the jackpot is won, the big winning opening 13 is opened with the long opening pattern and more prize balls are obtained than when the jackpot is opened with the short opening pattern. Can be easily recognized.

  Further, as illustrated in FIG. 10, for example, a small green icon may be displayed. In this case, the player has a higher degree of reliability with respect to the jackpot than when the jackpot is displayed, and even if the jackpot is won, the big winning opening 13 is opened in a short opening pattern, and so many prize balls cannot be obtained. It can be easily recognized that there is a possibility.

  Further, as illustrated in FIG. 10, for example, a red and large icon may be displayed. In this case, the player has a relatively high reliability for the jackpot, and if the jackpot is won, the player wins more than the case where the big winning opening 13 is opened with the long opening pattern and opened with the short opening pattern. It is possible to easily recognize that there is a possibility of obtaining a prize ball.

  For this reason, the player can enjoy the game while expecting icons such as the hold icon and the icon to be displayed in a higher display color and the icon to be displayed larger.

  As described above, in the gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment, not only the display color of the icon (the hold icon or the icon) is different from the normal display color but also the size of the icon may change. Compared with the prior art, it is possible to dramatically improve the interest of prefetching using icons. In the present embodiment, an effect that suggests an open pattern depending on the size of the hold icon as described above is referred to as an “open pattern prefetch effect”.

[Configuration Example of Main RAM 103 in First Embodiment]
FIG. 11 is a block diagram illustrating the configuration of the main RAM 103 and various information stored in the main RAM 103 in the gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment. As illustrated in FIG. 11A, the main RAM 103 includes a determination storage area 1030, a first reserved storage area 1031, a second reserved storage area 1032, a third reserved storage area 1033, and a fourth reserved storage area 1034. A first reserved storage area 1035, a second reserved storage area 1036, a third reserved storage area 1037, and a fourth reserved storage area 1038 are provided.

  The determination storage area 1030 is a storage area for storing various information used for the special symbol determination when the special symbol determination is actually executed. The first reserved storage area 1031 to the fourth reserved storage area 1034 are storage areas for storing various information related to the first special symbol determination, and the first reserved storage area 1035 to the fourth reserved storage area 1038 are the second storage areas. This is a storage area for storing various information related to special symbol determination. In addition, the second special symbol determination is prioritized over the first special symbol determination. For this reason, in the determination storage area 1030, when the special symbol determination is performed, when the second special symbol determination is suspended, various information stored in the first reserved storage area 1035 is shifted, and the first When only the special symbol determination is suspended, various information stored in the first reserved storage area 1031 is shifted.

  As illustrated in FIG. 11B, the reserved storage areas 1031 to 1038 are areas acquired by the main CPU 101 for storing jackpot random numbers, areas for storing design random numbers, and areas for storing open pattern random numbers, respectively. , A region for storing reach random numbers, a region for storing variation pattern random numbers, a region for storing prior determination information, and the like.

  The jackpot random number is a random number for determining jackpot or loss. The design random number is a random number for determining the type of jackpot when it is determined that the jackpot is a jackpot. The open pattern random number is a random number for determining an open pattern (long open or short open in the present embodiment) of the special winning opening 13 when it is determined that the game is a big hit. The reach random number is a random number for determining whether to perform an effect with reach or an effect without reach when it is determined that the reach is lost. The variation pattern random number is a random number for determining the variation pattern of the special symbol when the special symbol is variably displayed.

  The pre-determination information is information obtained by a pre-determination process (see FIG. 16) described later based on the jackpot random number, the design random number, the open pattern random number, the reach random number, and the variation pattern random number. Specifically, the pre-determination information is information indicating whether or not the winning start information, the determination result of the special symbol determination is a jackpot, the type of the jackpot if it is a jackpot, Information indicating the opening pattern of the special winning opening 13 selected based on the opening pattern random number, information indicating the variation pattern of the special symbol, information indicating the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 and the like are included. Here, the winning start port information is that the jackpot random number, the design random number, the open pattern random number, the reach random number, and the variation pattern random number stored in the same reserved storage area indicate that the game ball has won the first start port 11. This is information indicating whether it was acquired as a trigger or whether it was acquired as a trigger when a game ball has won the second start port 12. The prior determination information including these pieces of information is stored in the same reserved storage area as the jackpot random number, symbol random number, open pattern random number, reach random number, and variation pattern random number used in the preliminary determination process.

  The six pieces of information described based on FIG. 11B are stored in the first reserved storage area 1031 to the fourth reserved storage area 1034 in order from the first reserved storage area 1031 every time a game ball wins the first start port 11. Every time a game ball wins in the second start port 12, it is stored in any of the first reserved storage area 1035 to the fourth reserved storage area 1038 in order from the first reserved storage area 1035.

  For example, when six pieces of information related to the first special symbol determination are newly acquired in a state where no information is stored in any of the first reserved storage area 1031 to the fourth reserved storage area 1034, the six pieces of information are: It is stored in the first reserved storage area 1031. For example, when six pieces of information related to the first special symbol determination are newly acquired in a state where six pieces of information are stored in each of the first reserved storage area 1031 and the second reserved storage area 1032, the six information Is stored in the third reserved storage area 1033.

  Further, when the information stored in the first reserved storage area 1031 is shifted to the determination storage area 1030 when the first special symbol determination is performed, the information is stored in the reserved storage areas after the second reserved storage area 1032. Information is shifted to the first reserved storage area 1031 side. For example, when information stored in the first reserved storage area 1031 is shifted to the determination storage area 1030 in a state where information is stored in each of the first reserved storage area 1031 to the third reserved storage area 1033, the second Information stored in the reserved storage area 1032 is shifted to the first reserved storage area 1031, and information stored in the third reserved storage area 1033 is shifted to the second reserved storage area 1032.

  Such information shift processing is similarly performed in the first reserved storage area 1035 to the fourth reserved storage area 1038 in which information related to the second special symbol determination is stored. In the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment, when both the first special symbol determination and the second special symbol determination are held, that is, information is stored in both the first reserved storage area 1031 and the first reserved storage area 1035. If stored, the shift processing in the first reserved storage area 1035 to the fourth reserved storage area 1038 is preferentially performed prior to the shift processing in the first reserved storage area 1031 to the fourth reserved storage area 1034.

  By the way, even when a special symbol is displayed in a variable manner or when a game ball is won at the first starting port 11 or the second starting port 12 during a jackpot game and various random numbers are acquired, a special symbol determination or a special symbol is displayed. The variable display cannot be made immediately.

  For this reason, when various random numbers are acquired under such circumstances, the main CPU 101 uses the acquired various random numbers and the like as the hold storage areas 1031 to 1038 as information for holding the special symbol determination as described above. Is going to be stored in. On the other hand, when the special symbol is not variably displayed, the special symbol determination is not suspended, and the game is not in the big hit game, the main CPU 101 obtains various random numbers obtained with the start opening prize as a trigger. The data is directly stored in the determination storage area 1030.

[Timer interrupt processing by game control board 100]
Next, a timer interrupt process executed in the game control board 100 will be described with reference to FIG. Here, FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing an example of timer interrupt processing executed in the game control board 100. The game control board 100 repeatedly executes a series of processes illustrated in FIG. 12 at regular time intervals (for example, 4 milliseconds) during normal operation except for special cases such as when the power is turned on and when the power is turned off. . Note that the processing of the game control board 100 described based on the flowcharts of FIG. 12 and after is performed according to a command issued by the main CPU 101 based on a program stored in the main ROM 102.

  First, the main CPU 101 executes random number update processing for updating various random numbers such as jackpot random numbers, symbol random numbers, open pattern random numbers, reach random numbers, variation pattern random numbers, and normal symbol random numbers (step S1).

  The normal symbol random number is a random number for determining whether or not to open the second start port 12. The jackpot random number, the design random number, the open pattern random number, the reach random number, the variation pattern random number, and the normal design random number are incremented by “1” every time the process of step S1 is performed. Note that a loop counter is used as a counter for performing the processing of step S1, and each random number is returned to “0” and updated after reaching a preset maximum value.

  Subsequent to the process of step S1, the main CPU 101 executes a switch process when a detection signal is input from each switch (step S2). This switch processing will be described in detail later based on FIG.

  Subsequent to the processing of step S2, the main CPU 101 executes special symbol determination, displays the special symbol on the first special symbol display 41 or the second special symbol display 42, and displays the determination result of the special symbol determination. A special symbol process including a process of stopping and displaying the special symbol shown is executed (step S3). This special symbol process will be described later in detail with reference to FIG.

  Subsequent to the process of step S3, the main CPU 101 includes a process of executing normal symbol determination, causing the normal symbol display unit 45 to display the normal symbol in a variable manner, and then stopping and displaying the normal symbol indicating the result of the normal symbol determination. Normal symbol processing is executed (step S4).

  Following the process of step S4, the main CPU 101 performs the electric tulip process for operating the electric tulip 17 via the electric tulip control unit 113 when it is determined that the second start port 12 is opened as a result of the normal symbol determination. Is executed (step S5).

  Subsequent to the process of step S5, when the main CPU 101 determines that it is a big win in the process of step S3, the main prize opening control process for controlling the special prize opening control unit 117 to open the special prize opening 13 is performed. Execute (Step S6). The special winning opening opening control process will be described in detail later with reference to FIG.

  Subsequent to the process of step S6, the main CPU 101 executes a prize ball process for controlling the payout of the prize ball according to the winning of the game ball (step S7).

  Subsequent to step S7, the main CPU 101 transmits to the effect control board 130 information necessary for determining various commands and effect contents set (stored) in the main RAM 103 in the process step before step S7. Processing is executed (step S8).

[Switch processing by game control board 100]
FIG. 13 is a detailed flowchart of the switch process in step S2 of FIG. Subsequent to the process of step S1, the main CPU 101 monitors the presence or absence of a detection signal input from the first start port switch 111, as illustrated in FIG. 13, and is appropriately updated by the process of step S1. A first start port including processing for obtaining a value at the time when a detection signal from the first start port switch 111 is input for random numbers (big hit random number, design random number, open pattern random number, reach random number, and variation pattern random number) A switch process is executed (step S21). The first start port switch process will be described in detail later with reference to FIG.

  Next, the main CPU 101 monitors the presence or absence of a detection signal input from the second start port switch 112, and the detection signal from the second start port switch 112 is received for various random numbers that are appropriately updated by the process of step S1. A second start port switch process including a process of acquiring a value at the time of input is executed (step S23). The second start port switch process will be described later in detail with reference to FIG.

  Then, the main CPU 101 monitors whether or not a detection signal is input from the first gate switch 114 or the second gate switch 115, and the first gate switch 114 or the normal symbol random number that is appropriately updated by the process of step S1. A gate switch process for obtaining a value at the time when the detection signal from the second gate switch 115 is input is executed (step S25).

[First Start Port Switch Processing by Game Control Board 100]
FIG. 14 is a detailed flowchart of the first start port switch process in step S21 of FIG. As illustrated in FIG. 14, the main CPU 101 detects the detection signal from the first start port switch 111 (specifically, the first start port switch 111 is turned “ON” following the random number update process in step S <b> 1. On the basis of whether or not an ON signal indicating that the first start port switch 111 has been turned ON is determined (step S210). Here, when it is determined that the first start port switch 111 is “ON” (step S <b> 210: YES), the hold number U <b> 1 of the first special symbol determination stored in the main RAM 103 is stored in the main ROM 102. It is determined whether it is less than the maximum reserved number Umax1 (“4” in the present embodiment) of the first special symbol determination (step S211).

  When the main CPU 101 determines that the hold number U1 is less than the maximum hold number Umax1 (step S211: YES), the main CPU 101 updates the value of the hold number U1 to a value obtained by adding “1” (step S212), and the first special symbol. As the acquisition information used for the determination, a jackpot random number, a design random number, an open pattern random number, a reach random number, and a variation pattern random number are acquired (steps S213 to S217).

  As described above, various acquisition information such as a big hit random number is acquired in accordance with the establishment of the acquisition condition that the first start port switch 111 is “ON” in a state where the hold number U1 is less than the maximum hold number Umax1.

  Following the processing of step S217, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the current state is the high base state (step S218). The main RAM 103 stores a time-saving game flag. At this time, the short game flag is set to “OFF” when the electric tulip 17 is controlled in a state where it is difficult to win the game ball at the second start port 12, and conversely, the game ball is likely to win the second start port 12. This flag is set to “ON” when the electric tulip 17 is controlled to the state. In step S218, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the current state is the high base state based on whether or not the short-time game flag stored in the main RAM 103 is set to “ON”.

  When the main CPU 101 determines that the current state is not the high base state (step S218: NO), that is, when the time-saving game flag is set to “OFF”, the main CPU 101 executes a pre-determination process (step S219). Specifically, prior to the jackpot determination process (see FIG. 18), the variation pattern selection process (see FIG. 19), and the release pattern selection process (see FIG. 20) described later, the acquisition acquired by the processes of steps S213 to S217. Based on the information, it is determined in advance whether or not it will be a big hit, and a preliminary determination for acquiring a variation pattern of a special symbol that is actually selected when the first special symbol determination is executed is performed. Prior determination for acquiring an opening pattern of the big winning opening 13 when the jackpot game related to symbol determination is executed is executed. This pre-determination process will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 16, but the pre-determination result indicating the result of this pre-determination process is the five random numbers related to the first special symbol determination acquired in the processes of steps S213 to S217 And stored in the main RAM 103 (see FIG. 11B).

  When the main CPU 101 executes the process of step S219 or determines that the high base state is set (the time-short game flag is set to “ON”) (step S218: YES), the main CPU 101 determines the first special symbol determination. Such a hold command is set in the main RAM 103 (step S220). This hold command is a command for notifying that the first special symbol determination is put on hold, and includes the pre-determination information obtained in this processing step when the process of step S219 is executed. It is transmitted to the effect control board 130 by the transmission process of step S8.

[Second Start Port Switch Processing by Game Control Board 100]
FIG. 15 is a detailed flowchart of the second start port switch process in step S23 of FIG. As illustrated in FIG. 15, the main CPU 101 detects the detection signal from the second start port switch 112 (specifically, the second start port switch 112 is “ON” following the first start port switch process of step S <b> 21. It is determined whether or not the second start port switch 112 has been turned “ON” based on whether or not an “ON signal indicating that it has turned“ ”has been input (step S230).

  When the main CPU 101 determines that the second start port switch 112 has been turned “ON” (step S230: YES), the second special symbol determination hold number U2 stored in the main RAM 103 is stored in the main ROM 102. It is determined whether it is less than the maximum reserved number Umax2 (in the present embodiment, “4”) of the second special symbol determination (step S231).

  When the main CPU 101 determines that the hold number U2 is less than the maximum hold number Umax2 (step S231: YES), the main CPU 101 updates the value of the hold number U2 to a value obtained by adding “1” (step S232), and the second special symbol. As the acquisition information used for the determination, a jackpot random number, a design random number, an open pattern random number, a reach random number, and a variation pattern random number are acquired (steps S233 to S237).

  Following the process of step S237, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the current state is the high base state, similarly to the process of step S218 (step S238). Here, when it is determined that the current state is the high base state (step S238: YES), that is, when the time-short game flag is set to “ON”, a pre-determination process is executed (step S239). This pre-determination process will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 16, but the pre-determination result indicating the result of this pre-determination process is the four random numbers related to the second special symbol determination acquired in the processes of steps S233 to S237. And stored in the main RAM 103 (see FIG. 11B).

  When the main CPU 101 executes the process of step S239 or determines that it is not in the high base state (the time-short game flag is set to “OFF”) (step S238: NO), the main CPU 101 determines the second special symbol determination. Such a hold command is set in the main RAM 103 (step S240). This hold command is a command for notifying that the second special symbol determination is put on hold, and includes the pre-determination information obtained in this processing step when the process of step S239 is executed, It is transmitted to the effect control board 130 by the transmission process of step S8.

[Preliminary determination processing by game control board 100]
Hereinafter, the prior determination process executed by the game control board 100 will be described with reference to FIG. Here, FIG. 16 is a detailed flowchart of the prior determination process in steps S219 and 239 of FIGS.

  When the main CPU 101 determines that it is not in the high base state in the process of step S218 in FIG. 14 (step S218: NO), or determines that it is in the high base state in the process of step S238 in FIG. 15 (step S238: YES), a jackpot determination process is executed (step S2191). Specifically, in the low probability state (in the present embodiment, the normal gaming state or the short-time gaming state), the low probability big hit random number table is read from the main ROM 102 and set in the main RAM 103. On the other hand, in the case of a high probability state (probability game state in this embodiment), the high probability big hit random number table is read from the main ROM 102 and set in the main RAM 103. Then, whether or not the jackpot random number acquired in the process of step S213 in FIG. 14 (or the process of step S233 in FIG. 15) matches any of the winning values stored in the jackpot random number table set in the main RAM 103. Based on this, it is determined whether or not a big hit is to be determined at the start of the change.

  Next, the main CPU 101 determines based on the determination result of step S2191 whether or not it is determined to be a big hit at the start of the change (step S2192). Here, if it is determined that it is a big hit at the start of the change (step S2192: YES), the big change pattern table is read from the main ROM 102 and set in the main RAM 103 (step S2193).

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 101 determines that it is not a big hit at the start of the change (step S2192: NO), the main CPU 101 determines whether or not a reach effect is performed during the change (step S2194). Specifically, based on whether or not the reach random number acquired together with the jackpot random number used in the jackpot determination process of step S2191 matches the winning value of the reach random number stored in the main ROM 102, It is determined whether or not a reach effect is performed during the fluctuation.

  When the main CPU 101 determines that a reach effect is to be performed (step S2194: YES), the main CPU 101 reads the reach variation pattern table from the main ROM 102 and sets it in the main RAM 103 (step S2195).

  By the way, when the determination result of the first special symbol determination is “losing” and the reach effect is not performed during the change, the first special symbol is determined based on the number of suspensions of the first special symbol determination at the start of the change. Variation pattern is determined. The number of first special symbol determinations may be different before and after the first special symbol determination being held is digested. For this reason, the variation pattern of the special symbol acquired before the first special symbol determination is digested may be different from the variation pattern of the special symbol selected when the first special symbol determination is actually digested. is there. That is, for the right of the first special symbol determination in which the reach effect is not performed during the change, an accurate special symbol variation pattern may not be acquired prior to the first special symbol determination.

  For this reason, in this embodiment, when it is determined that the reach effect is not performed (step S2194: NO), the process proceeds to step S2187 without performing the variation pattern random number determination process of step S2196 described later. .

  When the main CPU 101 sets the big hit variation pattern table or the reach variation pattern table, the main CPU 101 executes a variation pattern random number determination process (step S2196). Specifically, the variation pattern random number acquired at the time of starting winning a prize together with the jackpot random number used in the process of step S2191 is the random number value defined in the variation pattern table set in the main RAM 103. The variation of the first special symbol (or second special symbol) to be selected in the first special symbol determination (or second special symbol determination) performed at the start of the variation based on which random number value matches. Identify the pattern.

  When the main CPU 101 executes the process of step S2196 or determines that the reach effect is not performed (step S2194: NO), the main CPU 101 executes an open pattern random number determination process (step S2197). Specifically, the random number value among the random number values related to the open pattern random number stored in the main ROM 102 is the open pattern random number acquired at the time of winning the start opening together with the jackpot random number used in the process of step S2191. Based on whether or not it matches, the opening pattern of the special winning opening 13 selected at the time of the on-hold digestion is specified. In the main ROM 102, random numbers used for the first special symbol determination (see FIG. 5D) and random numbers used for the second special symbol determination (see FIG. 5D) as random numbers related to the open pattern random number. 5 (E)) is stored, and the main CPU 101 uses the former random number value when executing the preliminary determination process related to the first special symbol determination, and determines the preliminary determination related to the second special symbol determination. When executing the process, the latter random number value is used to identify the opening pattern of the special winning opening 13.

In the present embodiment, the big hit determination in step S2191 is performed in order to change the size of the hold icon (or the icon) related to the loss and perform a hold prefetching effect that suggests an open pattern that may be selected. A configuration is employed in which the open pattern random number determination process in step S2197 is executed regardless of whether the determination result of the process is “big hit” or not.
On the other hand, in another embodiment, when the determination result of the jackpot determination process is “big hit”, the open pattern random number determination process of step S2197 is executed, while the determination result of the jackpot determination process is “lost”. In such a case, a configuration in which the open pattern random number determination process is not executed may be employed.

  Following the processing of step S2197, the main CPU 101 generates prior determination information and stores it in the main RAM 103 (step S2198). The area in which the prior determination information is stored is as described above with reference to FIG.

  As described above, the main CPU 101 determines the jackpot based on the acquired information based on the acquired information such as the jackpot random number acquired when the game ball has won the first starting port 11 (or the second starting port 12). Prior to the determination, variation pattern selection processing, and open pattern selection processing being performed, whether or not a big hit is determined in advance and the variation pattern (that is, variation time) of the first special symbol (or second special symbol) is acquired. Then, the opening pattern of the special winning opening 13 is acquired.

[Special symbol processing by game control board 100]
Next, the details of the special symbol process executed by the game control board 100 will be described with reference to FIG. Here, FIG. 17 is a detailed flowchart of the special symbol process in step S3 of FIG.

  As illustrated in FIG. 17, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the jackpot game is in progress based on whether or not the jackpot game flag stored in the main RAM 103 is set to “ON” ( Step S301). This jackpot game flag is a flag indicating whether or not the jackpot game is being executed, and is set to “ON” at the start of the jackpot game, and is set to “OFF” at the end of the jackpot game. Here, when it is determined that the game is a big hit game (step S301: YES), the process proceeds to the normal symbol process of step S4.

  When the main CPU 101 determines that the jackpot game is not being played (step S301: NO), the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the special symbol is being displayed in a variable manner (step S302). If it is determined that the special symbol variation display is not being performed (step S302: NO), it is determined whether or not the second special symbol determination hold number U2 stored in the main RAM 103 is equal to or greater than “1”. (Step S303). Here, when it is determined that the holding number U2 is “1” or more (step S303: YES), the holding number U2 is updated to a value obtained by subtracting “1” (step S304).

  If the main CPU 101 determines that the holding number U2 is not “1” or more (step S303: NO), whether or not the holding number U1 of the first special symbol determination stored in the main RAM 103 is “1” or more. Is determined (step S305). If it is determined that the hold number U1 is “1” or more (step S305: YES), the main CPU 101 updates the hold number U1 to a value obtained by subtracting “1” (step S306).

  Following the process of step S304 or the process of step S306, the main CPU 101 executes a shift process for the reserved storage area of the main RAM 103 (step S308). Specifically, when the main CPU 101 executes a shift process following the process of step S304, the main CPU 101 determines the earliest acquired information stored in the reserved storage areas 1035 to 1038 for the second special symbol determination. While shifting to the storage area for storage 1030, the remaining acquired information is shifted to the storage area for determination 1030. Further, when the shift process is executed following the process of step S306, the earliest acquired information stored in the first special symbol determination reserved storage areas 1031 to 1034 is shifted to the determination storage area 1030. At the same time, the remaining acquired information is shifted to the determination storage area 1030 side.

  Subsequent to the process of step S308, the main CPU 101 executes a jackpot determination process based on the random number stored in the determination storage area 1030 (step S309). By executing this jackpot determination process, it is determined whether or not it is a jackpot, and if it is determined that it is a jackpot, the type of jackpot is determined. Here, the type of jackpot means whether or not it is a probabilistic jackpot, how many rounds the jackpot is, and how many times the time is given. Then, special symbol setting information indicating the results of these processes is set in the main RAM 103. The jackpot determination process will be described in detail later based on FIG.

  As is clear from the notation of FIG. 17, when the starting condition such that the main CPU 101 is not in the big hit game and is not in the symbol variation is satisfied, in this step S 309, based on the big hit random number obtained at the start opening winning, It is determined whether or not to execute a jackpot game advantageous to the player.

  Subsequent to the process of step S309, the main CPU 101 executes a variation pattern selection process for selecting a variation pattern of a special symbol (step S310). This variation pattern selection process will be described in detail later based on FIG.

  Subsequent to the process of step S310, the main CPU 101 executes an opening pattern selection process for selecting an opening pattern of the special winning opening 13 (step S311). This release pattern selection process will be described in detail later based on FIG.

  Subsequent to the process of step S311, the main CPU 101 determines whether the special symbol setting information set in step S309, the special symbol setting information relates to the first special symbol determination, or the second special symbol determination. A change start command including information indicating whether or not, change pattern setting information set in step S310, release pattern setting information set in step S311 and game state information of gaming machine 1 The main RAM 103 is set (step S312).

  This variation start command is a command for instructing the start of an effect accompanying the variation display of the special symbol, and is transmitted to the effect control board 130 by the transmission process in step S8. As a result, the decorative display variation display or the like on the liquid crystal display device 5 is started.

  Subsequent to the process of step S312, the main CPU 101 starts the special symbol variation display based on the variation pattern setting information included in the variation start command set in the process of step S312 (step S313). At that time, when the processing of step S309 to step S312 is performed in a state where the acquisition information (random number) related to the first special symbol determination is stored in the determination storage area 1030, the first special symbol display 41 Start to display special symbols. On the other hand, when the processing of step S309 to step S312 is performed in a state where the acquired information (random number) related to the second special symbol determination is stored, the special symbol variable display is started on the second special symbol display 42. To do.

  Next, the main CPU 101 starts measuring a variation time that is an elapsed time from the start of the variation display in step S313 (step S314).

  When the main CPU 101 executes the process of step S314 or determines that the special symbol is changing (step S302: YES), the main CPU 101 is selected by the process of step S310 from the start of the measurement of the changing time in step S314. It is determined whether or not the variation time corresponding to the variation pattern has elapsed (step S315). Here, when it is determined that the variation time has not elapsed (step S315: NO), the process proceeds to the normal symbol process of step S4.

  When the main CPU 101 determines that the variation time has elapsed (step S315: YES), the special symbol indicating the determination result of the special symbol determination is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 41 or the second special symbol display 42. Is set in the main RAM 103 (step S316). This symbol confirmation command is transmitted to the effect control board 130 by the transmission process in step S8. Thereby, the process etc. which stop-display the decoration symbol which was variably displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5 in the aspect which shows the determination result of special symbol determination, etc. are performed.

  Subsequent to the process in step S316, the main CPU 101 ends the special symbol variation display started in the process in step S313 (step S317). Specifically, the special symbol set in the process of step S309 (a jackpot symbol or a lost symbol) is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display that has variably displayed the special symbol. The special symbol stop display is continued at least until a predetermined symbol determination time (for example, 1 second) elapses.

  Thus, the main CPU 101 displays the special symbol indicating the determination result of the jackpot determination process after the special symbol is variably displayed on the first special symbol display 41 or the second special symbol display 42 as the first special symbol display 41. Alternatively, the second special symbol display 42 is stopped and displayed.

  Subsequent to the process of step S317, the main CPU 101 resets the variation time when the measurement is started in the process of step S314 (step S318), and performs a process during stop including a process of starting a jackpot game when the jackpot is won. It executes (step S319). This stop process will be described later in detail with reference to FIG.

[Big hit judgment processing by game control board 100]
FIG. 18 is a detailed flowchart of the jackpot determination process in step S309 of FIG. The main CPU 101 executes jackpot determination based on the jackpot random number stored in the determination storage area 1030 (step S3091). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the jackpot random number stored in the determination storage area 1030 is a jackpot based on whether or not it matches a preset winning value.

  The winning value here is a jackpot winning value defined in the high probability jackpot random number table or the low probability jackpot random number table. When the jackpot determination is executed in the high probability state (the probability variation gaming state in the present embodiment), the winning value stored in the high probability time jackpot random number table is used. On the other hand, when the jackpot determination is executed in the low probability state (the normal gaming state or the short time gaming state in the present embodiment), the winning value stored in the low probability time jackpot random number table is used.

  In this way, the main CPU 101 starts such that acquisition information such as a jackpot random number acquired when a game ball is won at the first start port 11 or the second start port 12 is stored in the determination storage area 1030. When the condition is satisfied, it is determined whether or not to execute a jackpot game advantageous to the player based on the jackpot random number.

  Following the processing of step S3091, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the determination result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot (step S3092). Here, when it is determined that the game is a jackpot (step S3092: YES), the type of jackpot is determined with reference to the symbol determination table for the jackpot stored in the main ROM 102 (step S3093).

  Specifically, when the symbol random number stored in the determination storage area 1030 together with the jackpot random number used in the jackpot determination in step S3091 is related to the first special symbol determination, the symbol random number is The jackpot type is determined based on which random number value specified in the symbol determination table (see FIG. 5 (B)) for winning the first start opening. On the other hand, when it is related to the second special symbol determination, the symbol random number matches with any random number value defined in the symbol determination table (see FIG. 5C) for the second start-up winning prize. The type of jackpot is determined based on this.

  In this way, the main CPU 101 selects one of 16R probability variation, 2R probability variation, and 16R normal variation by determining the type of jackpot. That is, the number of rounds, which is one of the parameters (setting information) related to the execution of the jackpot game, whether the probability is a parameter (setting information) related to the game after the jackpot game is finished (the jackpot probability corresponding to the high probability state or Select the jackpot probability corresponding to the low probability state) and the number of time reductions.

  Then, the main CPU 101 sets jackpot symbol setting information corresponding to the determined jackpot type in the main RAM 103 (step S3094). As a result, the jackpot symbol set here at the time of the process of step S317 is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 41 or the second special symbol display 42, and the jackpot game corresponding to the special symbol is performed. It will be.

  It should be noted that, based on the jackpot symbol that is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 41 (or the second special symbol display 42), the player can determine how many rounds the jackpot is, and the gaming state after the jackpot game ends. It is possible to recognize whether or not the game state is a probabilistic game state and the number of time savings after the jackpot game ends.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 101 determines that it is not a big hit (step S3092: NO), the main CPU 101 sets the lost symbol setting information in the main RAM 103 (step S3095). Thereby, the lost symbol set here in the process of step S317 is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 41 or the second special symbol display 42. In this case, the jackpot game is not performed.

[Change pattern selection processing by game control board 100]
FIG. 19 is a detailed flowchart of the variation pattern selection process in step S310 of FIG. After executing the jackpot determination process in step S309 in FIG. 17, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the determination result in step S3091 (see FIG. 18) is a jackpot (step S3101). If it is determined that the game is a big hit (step S3101: YES), the big hit variation pattern table is read from the main ROM 102 and set in the main RAM 103 (step S3102).

  On the other hand, if the main CPU 101 determines that it is not a big hit (step S3101: NO), whether or not the reach random number stored in the determination storage area 1030 matches the winning value of the reach random number stored in the main ROM 102. Based on this, it is determined whether or not to perform a reach effect that makes the player expect a big hit (step S3103). If it is determined that a reach effect is to be performed (step S3103: YES), the reach variation pattern table is read from the main ROM 102 and set in the main RAM 103 (step S3104). Conversely, when it is determined that the reach effect is not performed (step S3103: NO), the variation pattern table for loss is read from the main ROM 102 and set in the main RAM 103 (step S3105).

  Subsequently, the main CPU 101 executes a variation pattern random number determination process with reference to the variation pattern table set in the main RAM 103 by the process of step S3102, the process of step S3104, or the process of step S3105 (step S3106). Specifically, when the big hit variation pattern table or the reach variation pattern table is set in the main RAM 103, the variation pattern corresponding to the variation pattern random number stored in the determination storage area 1030 is set as the variation. A variation pattern is selected by reading from the pattern table.

  If the variation pattern table for losing is set in the main RAM 103, the number of reserved special symbol determination is specified based on the number of reserved storage areas in which various types of information are stored immediately before the shift process of step S308 is performed. Then, the variation pattern corresponding to the specified number of holdings and the presence / absence of the current time is read out from the variation pattern table for loss to select the variation pattern.

  By selecting the variation pattern of the special symbol in this way, the variation time of the special symbol is inevitably determined.

  When the main CPU 101 selects the variation pattern, the main CPU 101 sets the selected variation pattern setting information in the main RAM 103 (step S3107). The variation pattern setting information is included in the variation start command and transmitted to the effect control board 130 together with the symbol setting information set in the main RAM 103 by the jackpot determination process in step S309 described above.

[Open pattern selection process by game control board 100]
FIG. 20 is a detailed flowchart of the opening pattern selection process in step S311 of FIG. After executing the variation pattern selection process in step S310 of FIG. 17, the main CPU 101 executes an open pattern random number determination process (step S3111). Specifically, when executing the open pattern random number determination process related to the first special symbol determination, the random number value for the first special symbol determination (see FIG. 5D) is read from the sub ROM 102 and stored in the sub RAM 103. set. On the other hand, when executing the open pattern random number determination process related to the second special symbol determination, the random number value for the second special symbol determination (see FIG. 5E) is read from the sub ROM 102 and set in the sub RAM 103. Then, based on which random number value among the random number values set in the sub RAM 103 matches the open pattern random number acquired at the time of winning the start opening together with the big hit random number or the like, the opening pattern of the big winning opening 13 is specified. .

  Next, following the process of step S3111, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not it is a big hit, similarly to the process of step S3101 (step S3112). Here, when it is determined that it is not a big hit (step S3112: NO), a series of opening pattern selection processing ends, and the processing proceeds to step S312 (see FIG. 17).

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 101 determines that it is a big hit (step S3112: YES), it sets the release pattern information (step S3113). Specifically, when it is specified in the release pattern random number determination process in step S3111 that the random number value corresponding to the long release pattern matches, setting information indicating the long release pattern is set in the sub-RAM 103, and the short release pattern is supported. When it is specified that the random number matches the random number to be set, setting information indicating a short opening pattern is set in the sub RAM 103.

  As will be described in detail later, when setting information indicating a long opening pattern is set, a lighting pattern for notifying that the big winning opening 13 is long open as the round lamp 48 lights up is used. The open pattern lamp 47 is lit. On the other hand, when the setting information indicating the short opening pattern is set, the opening pattern lamp 47 is turned on with a lighting pattern for notifying that the special winning opening 13 is opened short as the round lamp 48 is turned on. To do. The lighting and lighting pattern of the open pattern lamp 47 are as described above with reference to FIG.

[Processing during stop by game control board 100]
FIG. 21 is a detailed flowchart of the stop process in step S319 of FIG. After resetting the variation time by the process of step S318, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not it is a big hit as in the process of step S3092 (see FIG. 18) as illustrated in FIG. S3191). If it is determined that the game is a big hit (step S3191: YES), the big win game flag stored in the main RAM 103 is set to “ON” (step S3192).

  Next, the main CPU 101 sets the time-short game flag and the probability variation game flag stored in the main RAM 103 to “OFF” (step S3193). Here, the short-time game flag is a flag indicating whether or not the short-time state (high base state) in which the electric chew support function is provided, and the probability variation game flag is determined to be a big hit in the special symbol determination. This is a flag indicating whether or not the probability state is a relatively high probability state.

  In the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment, the gaming state is controlled by setting the short-time gaming flag and the probability variation gaming flag. That is, when the gaming state is controlled to the probability variation gaming state, both the probability variation gaming flag and the short time gaming flag are set to “ON”, and when the gaming state is controlled to the time variation gaming state, the probability variation gaming flag is “OFF”. And the short-time game flag is set to “ON”, and when the game state is controlled to the normal game state, both the probability variation game flag and the short-time game flag are set to “OFF”.

  Following the process of step S3193, the main CPU 101 executes a round lamp lighting process (step S3194). Specifically, the number of rounds of the jackpot game is determined in the process of step S3093 (see FIG. 18), and setting information indicating the determined number of rounds is set in the main RAM 103 in the process of step S3094. The CPU 101 lights the round lamp 48 with a lighting pattern indicating the number of rounds indicated by the setting information. The lighting pattern of the round lamp 48 is as described above with reference to FIG.

  Following the process of step S3194, the main CPU 101 executes an open pattern lamp lighting process (step S3195). Specifically, in the case of a big win, setting information indicating the opening pattern of the big winning opening 13 is set in the main RAM 103 by the process of step S3113 (see FIG. 20), so the main CPU 101 releases the setting information indicated by the setting information. The open pattern lamp 47 is lit with a lighting pattern representing a pattern (in this embodiment, a short open pattern or a long open pattern). The lighting pattern of the open pattern lamp 47 is as described above with reference to FIG.

As described above, by executing the processing of step S3194 and step S3195 as part of the stoppage processing in the case of the big win, the big special symbol is displayed on the first special symbol display 41 (or the second special symbol display 42). Along with the stop display, the round lamp 48 lights up with a lighting pattern representing the number of rounds selected based on the design random number, and the release pattern selected based on the release pattern random number (different from the design random number). The open pattern lamp 47 is lit with the lighting pattern indicating.
For this reason, the player can specify the opening mode of the big winning opening 13 in the jackpot game based on the lighting pattern of the opening pattern lamp 47 and the lighting pattern of the round lamp 48.

  Subsequent to the processing of step S3195, the main CPU 101 sets an opening command for notifying that the big hit game is started in the main RAM 103 (step S3196). This opening command includes information such as the type of jackpot (including the number of rounds), the opening pattern of the jackpot 13 during the jackpot game, and the like, and is transmitted to the effect control board 130 by the transmission process in step S8.

  On the other hand, if the main CPU 101 determines that the game is not a big hit (step S3191: NO), the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the time-saving game flag is set to “ON” (step S3197). If it is determined that the short-time game flag is set to “ON” (step S3197: YES), the short-time game remaining number J stored in the main RAM 103 is updated to a value obtained by subtracting “1” (step). S3198). The short game remaining number J at this time indicates the remaining number of times that the special symbol determination is executed in the short time state (high base state).

  Subsequent to the processing of step S3198, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the time-saving game remaining count J is “0” (step S3199). Here, when it is determined that the short time remaining game count J is “0” (step S3199: YES), the short time game flag is set to “OFF” (step S3200). Thereby, it shifts to a low base state and an electric chew support function is not provided.

  The main CPU 101 executes the process of step S3200, determines that the time-saving game flag is not “ON” (step S3197: NO), or determines that the time-saving game remaining count J is not “0” ( Step S3199: NO), it is determined whether or not the probability variation game flag is set to "ON" (step S3201).

  When the main CPU 101 determines that the probability variation game flag is set to “ON” (step S3201: YES), the main CPU 101 updates the high probability remaining game count K stored in the main RAM 103 to a value obtained by subtracting “1”. (Step S3202). The high probability remaining game count K indicates the remaining number of times that the special symbol determination is executed in a high probability state.

  Following the processing of step S3202, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the high-probability game remaining count K is “0” (step S3203). Here, if it is determined that the high probability remaining game count K is “0” (step S3203: YES), the probability variation game flag is set to “OFF” (step S3204). Thereby, special symbol determination comes to be performed in a low probability state.

  When the process of step S3204 is performed, when it is determined that the probability variation game flag is not “ON” (step S3201: NO), when it is determined that the high probability game remaining count K is not “0” ( When the process of step S3203: NO) or step S3196 is performed, the process proceeds to the normal symbol process of step S4.

[Large winning opening opening control processing by game control board 100]
Hereinafter, the special winning opening opening control process executed by the game control board 100 will be described with reference to FIG. Here, FIG. 22 is a detailed flowchart of the special winning opening opening control process in step S6 of FIG.
Note that, in the gaming machine 1 in the first embodiment, the big winning opening 13 is opened with the number of rounds set in the process of step S3094, which is the release pattern set in the process of step S3113 (see FIG. 20). A special winning opening opening control process is executed so as to be opened.

  First, following the electric tulip process in step S5, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the jackpot game flag is set to “ON” as illustrated in FIG. 22 (step S601). Here, if it is determined that the jackpot game flag is not set to “ON” (step S601: NO), the process proceeds to a prize ball process in step S7.

  When the main CPU 101 determines that the jackpot game flag is set to “ON” (step S601: YES), for example, after setting the opening command related to the jackpot game by the process of step S3196 (see FIG. 21). Whether or not the jackpot game is being opened is determined based on whether or not the elapsed time has reached a predetermined opening time (step S602). Here, when it is determined that the opening is being performed (step S602: YES), it is determined whether the opening time has passed based on whether the elapsed time has reached the predetermined opening time (step S603). ). If it is determined that the opening time has not elapsed (step S603: NO), the process proceeds to a prize ball process in step S7.

  When the main CPU 101 determines that the opening time has elapsed (step S603: YES), the main CPU 101 sets the round number Rmax of the jackpot game, the release pattern, etc., and stores the setting information in the main RAM 103 (step S604). Specifically, information indicating the number of rounds indicated by the setting information set in the process of step S3094 and the release pattern indicated by the setting information set in the process of step S3113 is stored in the main RAM 103 as setting information of the jackpot game. Store. By executing the processing of step S604, various times related to the big hit game such as the interval time between rounds and the next round and the ending time after the end of the final round are also set.

  Following the processing of step S604, the main CPU 101 resets the winning number Y of the game balls to the big winning opening 13 stored in the main RAM 103 (step S605), and the big hit is also stored in the main RAM 103. The round number R is updated to a value obtained by adding “1” (step S606). This round number R is set to “0” before the jackpot start, and is incremented by “1” every time the process of step S606 is performed.

  Following the processing of step S606, the main CPU 101 causes the special winning opening control unit 117 to start the special winning opening control for opening the special winning opening 13 with the setting information set in step S604 (step S607).

  Next, the main CPU 101 starts measuring an opening time that is an elapsed time after the opening control is started (step S608). Then, a round start command for notifying that the round game for opening the special winning opening 13 has been started is set in the main RAM 103 (step S609).

  When the main CPU 101 determines that the opening in the jackpot game is not in progress (step S602: NO), for example, based on the information indicating the point in time in the jackpot game that the current state stored in the main RAM 103 is the final It is determined whether or not the ending immediately after the round is finished (step S611). If it is determined that ending is in progress (step S611: YES), the process proceeds to step S625 described later.

  When the main CPU 101 determines that the ending in the jackpot game is not in progress (step S611: NO), for example, based on the information indicating the point in time in the jackpot game that the current state stored in the main RAM 103 is It is determined whether it is in the middle (between the round and the next round) (step S612). Here, if it is determined that the interval is in progress (step S612: YES), whether or not the interval time set by the process of step S604 has elapsed since the big winning opening 13 was closed at the end of the previous round game. Is determined (step S613). Here, when it is determined that the interval time has elapsed (step S613: YES), the processing proceeds to step S605 because it is time to start the next round game. On the other hand, when it is determined that the interval time has not elapsed (step S613: NO), the process proceeds to a prize ball process in step S7.

  On the other hand, if the main CPU 101 determines that it is not during the interval (step S612: NO), the main CPU 101 determines that it is in a round game, and determines whether or not the big prize opening switch 116 is turned “ON” (step S612). S614). Specifically, based on the presence / absence of a detection signal from the big prize opening switch 116, it is determined whether or not the big prize opening switch 116 is turned “ON”.

  Here, when the main CPU 101 determines that the big prize opening switch 116 is “ON” (step S614: YES), the main CPU 101 judges that one game ball has won the big prize opening 13, and the game ball The winning number Y is updated to a value obtained by adding “1” (step S615).

  When the main CPU 101 executes the process of step S615, executes the process of step S609, or determines that the big prize opening switch 116 is not “ON” (step S614: NO), the main CPU 101 It is determined whether or not the specified opening time has elapsed from the opening start (step S616). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the opening time at which the measurement is started by the process of step S608 has reached the specified opening time stored in the main ROM 102. In the gaming machine 1 in the first embodiment, the main ROM 102 has a specified opening time (for example, 3 seconds) corresponding to the short opening pattern and a specified opening time (for example, 29.5 seconds) corresponding to the long opening pattern. It is remembered. On the other hand, when the setting information indicating the short opening pattern is set, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the opening time has reached 3 seconds, and the setting information indicating the long opening pattern is set. If it is, it is determined whether or not the opening time has reached 29.5 seconds.

  When the main CPU 101 determines that the specified opening time has not elapsed (step S616: NO), the main ball 102 stores the winning number Y of game balls in the current round game stored in the main RAM 103. It is determined whether or not the number of game balls Ymax (for example, “10”) defining the closing timing of the big winning opening 13 coincides (step S617). If it is determined that the winning number Y does not match the gaming ball number Ymax (step S617: NO), the process proceeds to a winning ball process in step S7.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 101 determines that the winning number Y matches the number of gaming balls Ymax (step S617: YES), or when it is determined that the specified opening time has elapsed (step S616: YES), the big winning opening control unit In 117, the opening control of the special winning opening 13 started in the process of step S607 is ended (step S618).

In the present embodiment, the number of gaming balls Ymax corresponding to the long opening pattern is stored in the main ROM 102, while the number of gaming balls Ymax corresponding to the short opening pattern is not stored, and in step S617 described above. The determination process is executed only when the special winning opening 13 is opened in the long opening pattern.
On the other hand, in another embodiment, the number of game balls Ymax corresponding to the short opening pattern is stored, and the determination process of step S617 is performed even when the big winning opening 13 is opened with the short opening pattern. You may do it.

  Subsequent to the process of step S618, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the current round number R of the jackpot game stored in the main RAM 103 matches the round number Rmax set by the process of step S604. (Step S619). Here, when it is determined that the number of rounds R does not match the number of rounds Rmax (step S619: NO), in order to control the start timing of the next round game, the elapsed time from the closing of the big winning opening 13 Measurement of a certain interval time is started (step S620). The interval time when the measurement is started by the process of step S620 is used for the process of step S613.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 101 determines that the round number R matches the round number Rmax (step S619: YES), the main CPU 101 starts measuring the ending time (step S622) and resets the round number R stored in the main RAM 103. Then, the ending command is set in the main RAM 103 (step S624). This ending command is a command for notifying that the last round game has ended, and is transmitted to the effect control board 130 by the transmission process in step S8.

  When the main CPU 101 executes the process of step S624 or determines that ending is being performed (step S611: YES), the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the set ending time has elapsed (step S625). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the ending time at which measurement is started by the process of step S622 has reached the set ending time set by the process of step S604. Here, when it is determined that the set ending time has not elapsed (step S625: NO), the process proceeds to a prize ball process in step S7.

  When the main CPU 101 determines that the set ending time has elapsed (step S625: YES), the main CPU 101 executes a game state setting process for setting the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 after the end of the jackpot game (step S626). Then, in order to end the jackpot game, the jackpot game flag is set to “OFF” (step S627).

  As described above, the main CPU 101 determines the number of rounds of the big winning opening 13 based on the lottery using the design random numbers (first lottery), and receives the big winning based on the lottery using the open pattern random numbers (second lottery). The opening pattern of the mouth 13 is determined, and the jackpot game is executed based on these parameters determined for the jackpot game.

[Game state setting process by game control board 100]
FIG. 23 is a detailed flowchart of the gaming state setting process in step S626 of FIG. When the main CPU 101 determines that the set ending time has elapsed (step S625: YES), as illustrated in FIG. 23, based on the symbol setting information stored in the main RAM 103, the main jackpot game of this time It is determined whether or not the big hit that has been triggered is a probable hit (step S6261). Here, when it is determined that it is not a probability variation (step S6261: NO), the process proceeds to step S6266 described later.

  If the main CPU 101 determines that it is a probability change (step S6261: YES), it sets the probability change game flag stored in the main RAM 103 to “ON” (step S6262), and the high stored in the main RAM 103 is the same. The probability game remaining count K is set to, for example, “10000” (step S6263). By performing the process of step S6263, the high probability state related to the jackpot determination continues until the special symbol determination is performed 10,000 times after the jackpot game is ended.

  Subsequent to the processing of step S6263, the main CPU 101 sets the short-time game flag stored in the main RAM 103 to “ON” (step S6264), and also sets the short-time game remaining number J stored in the main RAM 103 to “10000”. "(Step S6265). By performing a series of processes from step S6262 to step S6265 in this way, if a big hit does not occur in the middle after the big hit game is finished, the game is played in the probability variation game state until 10,000 special symbol determinations are made. Will be controlled. That is, the probable gaming state will continue substantially until the next jackpot.

  When the main CPU 101 determines that it is not a chance change (step S6261: NO), it sets the short time game flag to “ON” (step S6266), and sets the short time game remaining number J to “100” (step S6267). .

  By performing a series of processes in steps S6266 and S6267 in this way, the game is played in the short-time gaming state until a special symbol determination is made 100 times if a big win does not occur in the middle after the big hit game ends. Will be controlled.

  In this way, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the state after the jackpot game is to be a high probability state (the jackpot probability after the jackpot game is finished) based on the lottery (first lottery) using the design random numbers. At the same time, the number of time reductions after the end of the jackpot game is determined, and the game after the end of the jackpot game is controlled based on these parameters.

[Timer interrupt processing by production control board 130]
When the power of the gaming machine 1 is turned on, the sub CPU 131 of the effect control board 130 sets a CTC cycle, which is a cycle for performing timer interrupt processing to be described later. And sub CPU131 repeats the random number update process which updates the production random number etc. which are used in order to determine the content of production with the predetermined period shorter than a CTC period. That is, the sub CPU 131 repeats the timer interrupt process at the CTC cycle while repeating the random number update process at a predetermined cycle while the gaming machine 1 is activated.

  Hereinafter, with reference to FIG. 24, the timer interrupt process executed in the effect control board 130 will be described. Here, FIG. 24 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a timer interrupt process executed in the effect control board 130. Similar to the timer interrupt process performed in the game control board 100, the sub CPU 131 repeatedly executes a series of processes illustrated in FIG. 24 every predetermined time (for example, 4 milliseconds). Note that the processing performed on the effect control board 130 described based on the flowcharts of FIG. 24 and the subsequent steps is performed according to a command issued by the sub CPU 131 based on a program stored in the sub ROM 132.

  First, when receiving a command as game information from the game control board 100, the sub CPU 131 executes a command reception process (step S10). This command reception process will be described in detail later based on FIG.

  Subsequent to the process of step S10, the sub CPU 131 executes a command transmission process (step S30). Specifically, the command set in the sub-RAM 133 by the process of step S10 is transmitted to the image sound control board 140 (and the lamp control board 150). By performing this command transmission processing, the image acoustic control board 140 is instructed to perform an effect by image display, effect sound output, etc., and the effect execution by lighting various lamps is performed to the lamp control board 150. Instructed.

  Then, the sub CPU 131 executes data transfer processing (step S50). Specifically, since the data regarding the image sound control is transmitted from the image sound control unit 140, the data is transferred to the lamp control unit 150. As a result, the lamp control unit 150 controls effects by the effect medium such as the panel lamp 25, the frame lamp 37, the effect accessory 7, and the effect button 26 so as to synchronize with the effect performed on the liquid crystal screen 5 and the speaker 24. Is done.

[Command reception processing by effect control unit 130]
FIG. 25 is a detailed flowchart of the command reception process in step S10 of FIG. As illustrated in FIG. 25, the sub CPU 131 first determines whether or not a command transmitted from the game control board 100 has been received (step S11). If it is determined that a command has not been received (step S11: NO), the process proceeds to step S30.

  If the sub CPU 131 determines that the command from the game control board 100 has been received (step S11: YES), the command is controlled according to the process of step S220 (see FIG. 14) or step S240 (see FIG. 15). It is determined whether or not the hold command is transmitted from the substrate 100 (step S12). If it is determined that the command is not a pending command (step S12: NO), the process proceeds to step S15 described later.

  When the sub CPU 131 determines that the received command is a hold command (step S12: YES), the sub CPU 131 executes a hold command reception process (step S13). The hold command reception process will be described in detail later based on FIG.

  If the sub CPU 131 determines that the received command is not a pending command (step S12: NO), the sub CPU 131 is a variation start command transmitted from the game control board 100 in accordance with the process of step S312 (see FIG. 17). It is determined whether or not there is (step S15). If it is determined that the received command is not a change start command (step S15: NO), the process proceeds to step S19 described later.

  When the sub CPU 131 determines that the received command is a change start command (step S15: YES), the sub CPU 131 executes a change start command reception process (step S16). This variation start command receiving process will be described in detail later based on FIG.

  When the sub CPU 131 determines that the received command is not a change start command (step S15: NO), the symbol confirmation command transmitted from the game control board 100 in accordance with the processing of step S316 (see FIG. 17). It is determined whether or not (step S19). If the sub CPU 131 determines that it is a symbol confirmation command (step S19: YES), it ends the decorative symbol variation display and stops displaying the decorative symbol indicating the determination result of the special symbol determination executed at the start of symbol variation. A variable effect end command for instructing execution of the process is set in the sub-RAM 133 (step S20).

  By transmitting the variation effect end command to the image sound control unit 140 and the lamp control unit 150 by the process of step S30, the special symbol indicating the determination result of the first special symbol determination (or the second special symbol determination) is displayed. A decorative symbol indicating the determination result of the first special symbol determination (or the second special symbol determination) is displayed on the liquid crystal screen 5 while being stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 41 (or the second special symbol display 42). The stop will be displayed.

  If the sub CPU 131 determines that the received command is not a symbol determination command (step S19: NO), the sub CPU 131 is an opening command transmitted from the game control board 100 in accordance with the processing of step S3196 (see FIG. 21). It is determined whether or not there is (step S21). Here, when it determines with the received command being an opening command (step S21: YES), the opening effect start process for starting an opening effect is performed (step S22). Specifically, an opening effect start command for instructing the image sound control board 140 and the lamp control board 150 to start the opening effect is set in the sub-RAM 133.

  When the sub CPU 131 determines that the received command is not an opening command (step S21: NO), the sub CPU 131 is a round start command transmitted from the game control board 100 in accordance with the process of step S609 (see FIG. 22). It is determined whether or not there is (step S23). Here, when it is determined that the received command is a round start command (step S23: YES), an effect start process during round is executed (step S24). Specifically, an in-round production start command for instructing the image sound control board 140 (and the lamp control board 150) to execute processing for displaying the number of rounds on the liquid crystal screen 5 during the round game is set in the sub RAM 133.

  If the sub CPU 131 determines that the received command is not a round start command (step S23: NO), the sub CPU 131 uses the ending command transmitted from the game control board 100 in accordance with the processing of step S624 (see FIG. 22). It is determined whether or not there is (step S25). If it is determined that the received command is an ending command (step S25: YES), an ending effect start process is executed (step S26). Specifically, an ending effect start command for instructing the image sound control board 140 (and the lamp control board 150) to execute a predetermined ending effect (for example, an effect of notifying the game state after the jackpot game ends) is set in the sub-RAM 133. To do.

  If the sub CPU 131 determines that the received command is not an ending command (step S25: NO), the sub CPU 131 determines whether or not the command is an operation command transmitted from the lamp control board 150 (step S27). This operation command is a command transmitted from the lamp control board 150 to notify the information when the lamp CPU 151 of the lamp control board 150 detects the operation of the effect button 26 and the effect key 27. Includes information indicating whether the effect button 26 or the effect key 27 is operated, information indicating which key is operated when the effect key 27 is operated, and the like. If the sub CPU 131 determines that an operation command has been received (step S27: YES), the sub CPU 131 sets an operation notification command including information included in the operation command in the sub RAM 133 (step S28). On the other hand, when it is determined that the received command is not an operation command (step S27: NO), another command corresponding to the received command is set in the sub-RAM 133 (step S29).

[Reception command reception processing by effect control board 130]
FIG. 26 is a detailed flowchart of the hold command reception process in step S13 of FIG. If the sub CPU 131 determines that the received command is a pending command (step S12: YES), the number of special symbol judgments stored in the sub RAM 133 is incremented by “1” as illustrated in FIG. The updated value is updated (step S131). Specifically, based on the winning start information included in the advance determination information in the hold command, is the hold command related to the first special symbol determination or the hold command related to the second special symbol determination? , And based on the result of the determination, the number of reservations related to the first special symbol determination or the number of reservations related to the second special symbol determination is updated to a value obtained by adding “1”.

  Subsequent to the processing in step S131, the sub CPU 131 determines whether or not the advance determination information is included in the received hold command (step S132). If it is determined that the prior determination information is not included, the process proceeds to step S142 described later.

  When the sub CPU 131 determines that the predetermination information is included in the received hold command (step S132: YES), the sub CPU 131 stores the predetermination information in the sub RAM 133 (step S133). Then, a prefetch effect random number is acquired and stored in the sub RAM 133 (step S134). The pre-reading effect random number is incremented by “1” every time the random number update process described above is performed, and the sub CPU 131 acquires the count value at the time when the hold command is received as the pre-reading effect random number.

  Subsequent to the processing in step S134, the sub CPU 131 determines whether or not to execute the reliability prefetching effect (step S135). Here, the reliability look-ahead effect is a look-ahead effect that suggests a reliability level for jackpots by changing a normal icon to a special icon or changing a special icon to a higher special icon. It is. In this step S135, for example, the sub CPU 131 executes the reliability prefetching effect based on the prior determination information included in the received hold command and the reliability prefetching effect determination table stored in the sub ROM 132. It is determined whether or not. Although not shown in the figure, for example, the sub-ROM 132 stores a reliability pre-reading effect determination table for jackpot and a reliability pre-reading effect determination table for loss. When the sub CPU 131 receives a hold command including pre-determination information indicating a jackpot, the sub CPU 131 reads the jackpot reliability prefetch effect determination table from the sub ROM 132 and sets it in the sub RAM 133. On the other hand, when a hold command including predetermination information indicating a loss is received, a reliability prefetch effect determination table for loss is read from the sub ROM 132 and set in the sub RAM 133. In these tables, the variation pattern of the special symbol is associated with the winning value related to the reliability prefetching effect. The sub CPU 131 uses the pre-reading effect random number acquired in the process of step S134, and the variation pattern of the special symbol included in the pre-determination information stored in the process of step S133 among the winning values stored in the set table. Whether or not to execute the reliability prefetching effect is determined based on whether or not it matches any of the winning values corresponding to.

  Although detailed description is omitted, the reliability prefetching effect determination table for jackpots and the reliability prefetching effect determination table for losers should be referred to the reliability prefetching effect determination table for jackpots. The winning value of each table is defined so that it is easier to determine that the reliability prefetching effect is executed than to refer to the prefetching effect determination table. In addition, the reliability prefetch effect determination table for jackpot and the reliability prefetch effect determination table for lose are both winning values so that it becomes easier to determine when the reliability prefetch effect is executed as the variation time of the special symbol becomes longer. Is stipulated.

  In the process of step S135, when it is determined that the reliability prefetch effect is not executed (step S135: NO), the process proceeds to step S139 described later. On the other hand, if it is determined that the reliability prefetching effect is to be executed (step S135: YES), the sub CPU 131 acquires the color change random number and stores it in the sub RAM 133 (step S136). This color change random number is incremented by “1” every time the random number update process described above is performed, and the sub CPU 131 acquires the count value at the time when the hold command is received as the color change random number.

  Subsequent to the process of step S136, the sub CPU 131 sets the initial display color, hold change pattern, and change timing of the hold icon to be newly displayed in response to the receipt of the hold command (step S137). Although not shown in the figure, the sub ROM 132 stores an effect pattern determination table for determining an effect pattern of reliability prefetch effect using a hold icon. In this effect pattern determination table, the variation pattern of the special symbol, the color change random number, the remaining reserved number for the first special symbol determination (or the remaining reserved number for the second special symbol determination), and the initial display color of the reserved icon The color change pattern is associated with the color change timing. In the process of step S137, the sub CPU 131 changes the special symbol variation pattern included in the preliminary determination information related to the first special symbol determination (or the second special symbol determination) set in the sub RAM 133 in the process of step S133, An initial display color of the hold icon corresponding to the color change random number acquired in the process of step S136 and the number of remaining reservations of the first special symbol determination (or second special symbol determination) updated in the process of step S131; By reading the color change pattern and the color change timing from the effect pattern determination table, the initial display color, color change pattern, and color change timing of the reserved icon are determined. These determination results are set in the sub-RAM 133 as setting information indicating an effect pattern of the reliability prefetching effect.

  When the sub CPU 131 executes the process of step S137 or determines that the reliability prefetch effect is not executed (step S135: NO), the sub CPU 131 determines whether or not to execute the open pattern prefetch effect (step S139). Here, the opening pattern pre-reading effect may be selected by lottery using the opening pattern random number as a result of the determination of the special symbol determination executed at the start of the change corresponding to the hold command received this time. This is a pre-reading effect that suggests the opening pattern of the large winning opening 13 by, for example, the hold icon or the size of the icon. In step S139, the sub CPU 131 executes the open pattern prefetch effect based on, for example, the advance determination information included in the received hold command and the open pattern prefetch effect determination table stored in the sub ROM 132. It is determined whether or not. Although not shown in the figure, for example, the sub ROM 132 stores an open pattern prefetch effect determination table for jackpots and an open pattern prefetch effect determination table for loss. When the sub CPU 131 receives a hold command including pre-determination information indicating a jackpot, the sub CPU 131 reads an open pattern prefetch effect determination table for jackpot from the sub ROM 132 and sets it in the sub RAM 133. On the other hand, when a hold command including pre-determination information indicating a loss is received, an open pattern prefetch effect determination table for loss is read from the sub ROM 132 and set in the sub RAM 133. In these tables, the variation pattern of the special symbol is associated with the winning value related to the open pattern prefetching effect. The sub CPU 131 uses the pre-reading effect random number acquired in the process of step S134, and the variation pattern of the special symbol included in the pre-determination information stored in the process of step S133 among the winning values stored in the set table. Whether or not to execute the open pattern pre-reading effect is determined based on whether or not it matches any one of the winning values corresponding to. In that case, you may use the random number different from the prefetch effect random number acquired by the process of step S134.

  Although detailed explanation is omitted, the open pattern pre-reading effect determination table for jackpot and the open pattern pre-reading effect determination table for loss are the open pattern for loss when referring to the open pattern pre-reading effect determination table for jackpot The winning value of each table is defined so that it is easier to determine that the open pattern prefetching effect is executed than when referring to the prefetching effect determination table. The winning pattern pre-reading effect determination table for jackpots and the open pattern pre-reading effect determination table for lose are both winning values so that it becomes easier to determine when the open pattern pre-reading effect is executed as the variation time of the special symbol becomes longer. Is stipulated.

  In the process of step S139, when it is determined not to execute the open pattern prefetching effect (step S139: NO), the process proceeds to step S142 described later. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 131 determines to execute the open pattern prefetching effect (step S139: YES), the sub CPU 131 acquires a size change random number and stores it in the sub RAM 133 (step S140). This size change random number is incremented by “1” every time the random number update process described above is performed, and the sub CPU 131 acquires the count value at the time when the hold command is received as the size change random number.

  Subsequent to the process of step S140, the sub CPU 131 sets the initial display size, size change pattern, and size change timing of the hold icon to be newly displayed in response to receiving the hold command (step S141). Although not shown in the figure, the sub ROM 132 stores an effect pattern determination table for determining an effect pattern of an open pattern prefetch effect using a hold icon. In this effect pattern determination table, the variation pattern of the special symbol, the size change random number, the number of remaining reservations of the first special symbol determination (or the number of remaining reservations of the second special symbol determination), and the initial display size of the hold icon The size change pattern is associated with the size change timing. In the process of step S141, the sub CPU 131 changes the special symbol variation pattern included in the pre-determination information related to the first special symbol determination (or the second special symbol determination) set in the sub RAM 133 in the process of step S133, The initial display size of the hold icon corresponding to the size change random number acquired in the process of step S140 and the number of remaining reservations of the first special symbol determination (or the second special symbol determination) updated in the process of step S131; By reading the size change pattern and the size change timing from the effect pattern determination table, the initial display size, size change pattern, and size change timing of the hold icon are determined. These determination results are set in the sub RAM 133 as setting information indicating the effect pattern of the open pattern prefetch effect.

  When the sub CPU 131 executes the process of step S141, determines that the open pattern prefetching effect is not executed (step S139: NO), or determines that the received hold command does not include the advance determination information ( Step S132: NO), an icon display command for instructing display of a new hold icon is set in the sub-RAM 133 (Step S142). This icon display command is transmitted to the image sound control board 140 and the lamp control board 150 by the command transmission process of step S30.

If the setting information related to the reliability prefetching effect is set by the process of step S137 described above, an icon display command including this setting information is set. Then, by transmitting an icon display command including setting information relating to such a reliability prefetching effect, the reliability prefetching effect as described above with reference to FIG. 10 is realized.
Further, when the setting information related to the open pattern pre-reading effect is set by the process of step S141 described above, an icon display command including this setting information is set. Then, by transmitting an icon display command including setting information relating to such an open pattern prefetch effect, the open pattern prefetch effect as described above with reference to FIG. 10 is realized.

[Variation start command reception processing by effect control board 130]
FIG. 27 is a detailed flowchart of the change start command reception process in step S16 of FIG. When the sub CPU 131 determines that the command received from the game control board 100 is a change start command (step S15: YES), the sub CPU 131 executes a series of processes illustrated in FIG.

  That is, the sub CPU 131 acquires the value at the time when the change start command is received from the game control board 100 and stores it in the sub RAM 133 with respect to the effect random number that is appropriately updated by the random number update process described above (step S161). Then, the received change start command is analyzed (step S162).

  In this variation start command, as described above, the symbol setting information indicating the determination result of the jackpot determination process, whether the symbol setting information relates to the first special symbol determination, or relates to the second special symbol determination It includes winning start information indicating whether it is a thing, setting information of a variation pattern of a special symbol, information indicating a gaming state of the gaming machine 1, and the like. Therefore, the type and result of the special symbol determination can be specified by analyzing the variation start command. That is, it is possible to identify the type of jackpot if the jackpot is a jackpot, a loss, or a jackpot. Further, by specifying whether or not the variation pattern is a variation pattern for loss based on the variation pattern setting information, it is possible to determine whether it is necessary to perform an effect with reach or an effect without reach. . Similarly, the variation time of the special symbol can be specified based on the variation pattern setting information. Further, the current gaming state of the gaming machine 1 can be specified based on the information indicating the gaming state.

  When the variation start command related to the jackpot is received, the variation start command includes the opening pattern setting information set in the process of step S311 (see FIG. 17). Therefore, by analyzing the change start command, it is possible to specify the opening pattern of the big winning opening 13 in the jackpot game.

  When the variation start command is analyzed, the sub CPU 131 executes variation effect pattern setting processing for setting the variation effect pattern of the variation effect accompanying the variation display of the special symbol based on the analysis result (step S163). By executing this variation effect pattern setting process, the variation pattern of the decorative symbol, presence / absence of reach effect, the type of decorative symbol constituting the reach symbol, the type and content of reach effect, the type of decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed, etc. Is determined. This variation effect pattern setting process will be described in detail later based on FIG.

  Subsequently, the sub CPU 131 executes a notice effect pattern setting process for setting effect patterns of various notice effects that are executed when the decorative symbol is variably displayed with the change effect pattern set in the process of step S163 (step S164). ). By executing the process of step S164, whether or not to execute various notice effects such as a step-up notice effect, a serif notice effect, a pseudo-continuous notice effect, and a cut-in is performed. Whether or not to execute with such a production pattern is determined.

  Next, the sub CPU 131 sub-commands a change effect start command for instructing execution of the change effect with the change effect pattern set in the process of step S163 and the execution of the notice effect with the notice effect pattern set in the process of step S164. It is set in the RAM 133 (step S167).

  This variable effect start command includes information indicating the variable effect pattern set by the process of step S163 and information indicating the notice effect pattern set by the process of step S164. The command transmission process of step S30 Is transmitted to the image sound control board 140 and the lamp control board 150. As a result, the fluctuating effect and the notice effect for which the effect pattern is determined on the effect control board 130 are realized by the image sound control board 140 and the lamp control board 150.

  Subsequent to the processing in step S167, the sub CPU 131 subtracts “1” from the number of suspensions stored in the sub RAM 133 (step S168). Specifically, when the change start command received from the game control board 100 is to notify the start of the symbol change related to the first special symbol determination, the number of suspension of the first special symbol determination is decremented by “1”. Update to the specified value. On the other hand, if the received change start command is for notifying the start of symbol variation related to the second special symbol determination, the number of pending special symbol determinations is updated to a value obtained by subtracting “1”.

[Variation effect pattern setting process by effect control unit 130]
FIG. 28 is a detailed flowchart of the variable effect pattern setting process in step S163 of FIG. Subsequent to the processing of step S162 in FIG. 27, the sub CPU 131 determines that the determination result of the special symbol determination executed at the start of the current symbol variation is “based on the analysis result of step S162, as illustrated in FIG. It is determined whether or not it is a “big hit” (step S1631). Here, when it is determined that the determination result is not “big hit” (step S1631: NO), a fluctuating effect pattern for notifying the loss is set (step S1632). Although a detailed description is omitted, the process of step S1632 is executed, and a variation effect start command including setting information indicating the result of the process is transmitted, so that an aspect (for example, a discoloration) is finally displayed. ), The variation effect for stopping and displaying the decorative symbols is executed. At that time, the decorative design may be stopped and displayed in a manner showing a loss without performing a reach effect, or the decorative design is stopped and displayed in a manner showing a loss at the end of the reach effect after the reach effect is performed. In some cases.

On the other hand, when the sub CPU 131 determines that the determination result is “big hit” (step S1631: YES), the sub CPU 131 sets a variable effect pattern for informing the big hit and the open pattern (step S1633). That is, after the three decorative symbols are pseudo-stopped in a manner showing a big hit during the variation display of the special symbol (see FIG. 8H), the period from the pseudo stop of the decorative symbol until the special symbol is stopped and displayed Is used to set a variation effect pattern for realizing a series of effects (see FIGS. 9A to 9F) for notifying the opening pattern. Specifically, a jackpot variation effect pattern selection table for selecting a jackpot variation effect pattern is stored in the sub ROM 132. As the jackpot variation effect pattern selection table, a long opening pattern variation effect pattern selection table and a short opening pattern variation effect pattern selection table are prepared. The long opening pattern variation effect pattern selection table is a table for selecting a variation effect pattern for notifying that the big winning opening 13 is long opened together with the jackpot. The short opening pattern variation effect pattern selection table is a jackpot At the same time, it is a table for selecting a fluctuating effect pattern for notifying that the special winning opening 13 is short-opened.
When the sub CPU 131 receives a change start command including opening pattern setting information indicating long opening, the sub CPU 131 reads the long opening pattern changing effect pattern selection table from the sub ROM 132 and sets it in the sub RAM 133. On the other hand, when a variation start command including opening pattern setting information indicating a short opening is received, the short opening pattern variation effect pattern selection table is read from the sub ROM 132 and set in the sub RAM 133.

  In the long opening pattern variation effect pattern selection table, a plurality of variation effect patterns and random values for informing the jackpot and long opening are associated with each variation pattern of the special symbol related to the jackpot. When the sub CPU 131 sets the variation effect pattern selection table for the long opening pattern, the sub CPU 131 sets the variation pattern indicated by the variation pattern setting information included in the received variation start command and the effect random number acquired in the process of step S161. By reading the corresponding variation effect pattern from the table, one variation effect pattern is selected. As a result, the variation effect pattern for notifying the jackpot and the long opening is selected.

  In the short opening pattern variation effect pattern selection table, a plurality of variation effect patterns and random values for informing the jackpot and short opening are associated with each variation pattern of the special symbol related to the jackpot. When the sub CPU 131 sets the variation effect pattern selection table for the short opening pattern, the sub CPU 131 sets the variation pattern indicated by the variation pattern setting information included in the received variation start command and the effect random number acquired in the process of step S161. By reading the corresponding variation effect pattern from the table, one variation effect pattern is selected. As a result, the variation effect pattern for notifying the jackpot and the short opening is selected, and the effect of notifying the opening pattern as illustrated in FIGS. 9A to 9F is realized.

[Operational effects of the first embodiment]
As described above, according to the first embodiment, the parameters related to the execution of the jackpot game (for example, the number of rounds and the opening pattern (opening time for each round game)) and the parameters related to the game after the jackpot game is finished (probability change). Lottery using a random number of symbols (in the first embodiment, probability variation / non-probability variation, time variation count, number of rounds) among a plurality of parameters including / While determined by (first lottery), the remaining parameters (open pattern in the first embodiment) are determined by lottery (second lottery) using an open pattern random number independent of the first lottery. .
As a result, variations regarding combinations of parameters become abundant, and as a result, it is possible to effectively improve the fun of the game.

Note that the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment can be regarded as the following gaming machines.
A special game determination means (main CPU 101) for determining whether or not to execute a special game advantageous to the player (for example, a jackpot game capable of acquiring game media) when the start condition is satisfied;
In a predetermined symbol display means (for example, the first special symbol display device 41 or the second special symbol display device 42), a symbol (for example, a special symbol) is displayed in a variable manner (for example, a big win) Symbol display control means (for example, the main CPU 101) for stopping and displaying a special symbol indicating
When the symbol indicating that the special game is executed is determined by the special game determining means is stopped and displayed on the symbol display means, the special game executing means (for example, the main CPU 101 and the big prize opening) that executes the special game is displayed. Control unit 117),
Game control means (for example, main CPU 101) for controlling the game after the end of the special game;
When it is determined by the special game determination means that the special game is executed, parameters related to the execution of the special game (for example, the number of rounds, the opening pattern of the big winning opening 13 in one round game) and the special game are Parameter determining means (for example, the main CPU 101) for determining a plurality of parameters including parameters relating to the game after the game is finished (for example, probability variation / non-probability variation: jackpot probability, number of time reductions),
The parameter determination means includes
A part of the plurality of parameters (for example, probability variation / non-probability variation, number of rounds, number of time reductions) is determined based on the first lottery (for example, lottery using symbol random numbers) (for example, step S3093 in FIG. 18). ),
A remaining parameter (for example, an opening pattern) of the plurality of parameters is determined based on a second lottery (for example, step S3111 in FIG. 20),
The special game execution means includes
Executing the special game based on the parameters related to the execution of the special game determined by the parameter determining means (for example, step S6 in FIG. 12);
The game control means includes
A gaming machine that controls a game after the end of the special game based on a parameter related to the game after the end of the special game determined by the parameter determining means (see, for example, FIG. 23).

[Modification of First Embodiment]
Note that the following configuration may be adopted for the configuration described in the first embodiment.
That is, in the first embodiment, the open pattern random number used in the second lottery is the game ball in the first starting port 11 (or the second starting port 12), similarly to the design random number used in the first lottery. The case where is acquired at the timing of winning is described.
On the other hand, in another embodiment, for example, when a special symbol determination is performed using a symbol random number acquired at the timing when a game ball wins the first starting port 11 (or the second starting port 12). That is, an open pattern random number may be acquired at the start of the change. In this case, an open pattern random number is acquired immediately before the various random numbers acquired at the start opening winning are stored in the determination storage area 1030, and the open pattern random numbers are stored together with the various random numbers in the determination storage area. For example, adopting a configuration of storing in 1030 can be cited.

Also, since the opening pattern of the big winning opening 13 determined using the opening pattern random number is a parameter related to the execution of the jackpot game, the opening pattern random number is acquired and the opening pattern is determined at least before the jackpot game is started. It only has to be done.
For this reason, in another embodiment, for example, an open pattern random number is acquired at the timing when the special symbol is fully stopped, or when a predetermined fixed time has elapsed since the special symbol is completely stopped (= the condition device is activated). Timing)), obtain the opening pattern random number at the timing when the accessory continuous activation device starts operating, or acquire the opening pattern random number at the timing when the opening period of the jackpot game starts You may do it.
Along with this, the second lottery using the open pattern random number is executed at the timing when the special symbol is stopped and displayed, or the timing when a predetermined fixed time has elapsed after the special symbol is finally stopped (= the timing when the condition device is activated) ), The second lottery using the open pattern random number is executed, the second lottery using the open pattern random number is executed at the timing when the accessory continuous operation device starts the operation, or the opening period of the jackpot game is A second lottery using an open pattern random number may be executed at the start timing.
In these examples, it is not necessary to execute the second lottery using the open pattern random number almost simultaneously with the acquisition of the open pattern random number. For example, the open pattern random number is acquired at the timing when the special symbol is stopped. In addition, the second lottery using the opening pattern random number may be executed at the timing when the opening period of the jackpot game starts.
That is, various combinations of the timing for acquiring the opening pattern random number and the execution timing of the second lottery using the opening pattern random number can be considered.

Further, in the first embodiment, the case where there is one big winning opening is described, but two big winning openings, a first winning prize opening and a second winning prize opening may be provided. In connection with this, it is conceivable to employ a configuration in which the opening pattern of any one of the big winning openings (for example, the second big winning opening) is determined by the second lottery using the opening pattern random numbers.
In this case, for example, a V region that functions as a probability change switch may be provided inside the second big prize opening, and the second big prize opening may be made to function as a V attacker. That is, if a game ball that has entered the second grand prize opening passes through the V region while the second big prize opening is open, the game is controlled in a promiscuous game state after the big hit game ends, and the game ball is in the second big prize opening. When the jackpot game ends without passing through the V region, the game is controlled in the short-time game state after the jackpot game ends.
In this regard, a first jackpot game including a plurality of round games in which the first grand prize opening is opened long and a long open round game in which the second big prize opening is opened for a long time (for example, 10 seconds), and the first big prize A second big hit game including a plurality of round games in which the mouth is opened long and a short open round game in which the second big prize opening is opened for a short time (for example, 0.1 seconds) is configured to be executable. For round games that open a prize opening, the second big prize opening is opened with a long opening pattern or a short opening pattern (that is, whether a long opening round game or a short opening round game is performed). It can be determined by lottery using random numbers. According to this configuration, by performing a lottery using an open pattern random number and determining the open pattern of the second big prize opening, in addition to the open pattern, the probability change / non-probability change after the end of the jackpot game substantially The (big hit probability) can also be determined by lottery using an open pattern random number.

[Second Embodiment]
Hereinafter, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described. In the first embodiment, by performing the second lottery using the open pattern random number different from the first lottery using the design random number, the lottery independent of the first lottery for the open pattern of the big winning opening 13 The case of determining by the above was explained.
On the other hand, in the second embodiment, by executing the second lottery using the round random number different from the first lottery using the design random number, the opening pattern of the big winning opening 13 and the end of the big hit game Next, a case where the probability variation / non-probability variation (big hit probability) and the number of hours after the big hit game are determined by the first lottery while the round number of the big hit game is determined by the lottery independent of the first lottery will be described.
In the second embodiment, descriptions of configurations and processes common to the gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment are omitted, and differences from the first embodiment are mainly described.

[Configuration Example of Display 4 in Second Embodiment]
Hereinafter, a configuration example of the display device 4 included in the gaming machine 1 according to the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. Here, FIG. 29 is an enlarged view of the display 4 in the gaming machine 1 according to the second embodiment. As illustrated in FIG. 29, the gaming machine 1 according to the second embodiment includes a round symbol display 471 instead of the open pattern lamp 47 (see FIG. 3). The configuration is the same as in the first embodiment.

When it is determined that a jackpot game is to be executed, the round symbol display 471 variably displays a symbol (hereinafter referred to as a “round symbol”) for notifying the number of rounds that is the number of round games constituting the jackpot game. Then, the lottery result of the second lottery is notified by stopping and displaying the round symbol in a manner indicating the number of rounds determined by the second lottery using the round random number.
In the second embodiment, the round symbol variation display and stop display are performed using a fixed time (a fixed period), which is a period during which the special symbol indicating the big hit is stopped and displayed.

[Description of Determination Method Using Various Random Numbers in Second Embodiment]
Next, a determination method using various random numbers in the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. Here, FIG. 30 is an explanatory diagram for describing various random numbers in the second embodiment.

  Since the jackpot random number and the determination process using the jackpot random number illustrated in FIG. 30A are the same as those in the first embodiment, detailed description thereof is omitted here.

  If it is determined that the jackpot is random (the jackpot game is executed), the design random number obtained together with the jackpot random number at the time of winning the starting slot for the first starting slot 11 (or the second starting slot 12) However, the process of determining the jackpot type is performed based on which random number value among the random number values set in advance for each jackpot type matches.

  As illustrated in FIG. 30B, in the second embodiment, two types of “probability per win” and “normal win” are prepared as the types of jackpots by the first start opening winning. In the second embodiment, the type of jackpot based on the second start opening winning is the same as the type of jackpot based on the first starting opening winning, but in other embodiments, the types of jackpot are different. Also good.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 30 (B), the “probable hit” is a predetermined condition (29.5 seconds have passed since the big prize opening 13 is opened, or ten pieces are given to the big prize opening 13. Jackpot game in which a long-opening round game in which the big winning opening 13 is long-opened until the game ball is won) is fulfilled. Further, the “probability hit” is a jackpot in which the game is controlled in the probability change game state until the next jackpot after the jackpot game in which the long open round game is executed (see FIG. 30B).

  As shown in FIG. 30 (B), “ordinary winning” means that a long-opening round game in which the large winning opening 13 is long-opened until the same predetermined condition as in the case of “probability winning” is satisfied. It is a big hit. Further, the “ordinary winning” is a jackpot in which the game is controlled in the short-time gaming state until the special symbol determination is executed 100 times after the jackpot game for executing the long open round game is completed (FIG. 30 ( B)).

  In the jackpot game corresponding to these two types of jackpots, there are cases where six long-opening round games and 16 long-opening round games are performed as long-opening round games. Is determined by a second lottery using a round random number different from the first lottery using a design random number. This second lottery will be described in detail later.

  When it is determined that the big hit is based on the jackpot random number acquired when the game ball wins the first starting port 11, the symbol random number acquired together with the jackpot random number is shown in FIG. 30 (B). The jackpot type is determined based on which of the random number values associated with the jackpot type in the symbol determination table matches. In the second embodiment, the range that can be taken by the design random number acquired when the game ball wins the first starting port 11 is “0” to “199” as in the first embodiment. On the other hand, since 120 random values from “0” to “119” are assigned to the probability variation, the probability variation is 120/200 (= 60%).

  Further, since 80 random numbers from “120” to “199” are assigned to the normal hit, the normal hit is in the ratio of 80/200 (= 40%).

  On the other hand, as illustrated in FIG. 30C, in the second embodiment, the same two types of jackpot as the jackpot by the first start opening winning are prepared as the types of jackpot by the second starting opening winning. . When it is determined that the big hit is based on the jackpot random number acquired when the game ball wins the second starting port 12, the symbol random number acquired together with the jackpot random number is shown in FIG. 30 (C). The jackpot type is determined based on which of the random number values associated with the jackpot type in the symbol determination table matches.

  The possible range of the symbol random number acquired when the game ball wins the second starting port 12 is “0” to “199”, similar to the symbol random number related to the first starting port winning. In the second embodiment, as illustrated in FIG. 30C, random numbers are assigned in the same manner as in the symbol determination table shown in FIG. . For this reason, when it is determined that a big hit is made in accordance with the winning of the game ball at the second starting port 12, the probability is 120/200 (= 60%), while the odd hit is 80/200 ( = 40%), and it is normal hit.

  When it is determined that the jackpot is based on the jackpot random number (a jackpot game is executed), a process for determining the number of round games executed during the jackpot game is determined together with a process for determining the type of jackpot Done. Specifically, a round random number acquired together with a jackpot random number or a design random number at the time of winning the starting opening for the first starting opening 11 (or the second starting opening 12) is a random number set in advance for each round number. A process of determining the number of rounds is performed based on which of the random number values matches.

  As illustrated in FIG. 30D, in the second embodiment, when a big hit is won according to the winning of the game ball to the first starting port 11, the number of rounds is 16 rounds (16R). Two types of 6 rounds (6R) are prepared. When it is determined that a big hit is based on the big hit random number acquired when the game ball wins the first starting port 11, the round random number obtained together with the big hit random number is illustrated in FIG. 30 (D). The number of rounds is determined based on which random number value among the random number values associated with the type of round number in the table to be matched.

  In the second embodiment, the range that can be taken by the round random number acquired when the game ball wins the first start port 11 is “0” to “99”. Since 50 random numbers “0” to “49” are assigned to 16 rounds, 16 rounds are selected at a ratio of 50/100 (= 50%). Further, since 50 random numbers from “50” to “99” are assigned to 6 rounds, 6 rounds are selected at a ratio of 50/100 (= 50%).

  On the other hand, as exemplified in FIG. 30 (E), the number of rounds in the case of a big hit in accordance with the winning of a game ball to the second start opening 12 is also the same as in the case of the big win by the first start opening win, There are two types, 16 rounds and 6 rounds. When it is determined that a big hit is based on the jackpot random number acquired when the game ball wins the second starting port 12, the round random number acquired together with the jackpot random number is illustrated in FIG. 30 (E). The number of rounds is determined based on which random number value among the random number values associated with each round number in the table to be matched.

  The range that can be taken by the round random number acquired when a game ball wins the second start opening 12 is “0” to “99”, as in the case of the first start opening winning. Regarding the second start opening prize, in the second embodiment, since 70 random numbers from “0” to “69” are assigned to 16 rounds, 70/100 (= 70%) Sixteen rounds will be selected in proportion. Since 30 random numbers from “70” to “99” are assigned to one of the six rounds, six rounds are selected at a ratio of 30/100 (= 30%).

  In the second embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 30 (B) and 30 (C), there is one type of probability variation and normal amount for both the first starting port winning and the second starting port winning. Although the case will be described, in other embodiments, the number of jackpots may be one (for example, only per odd variation), two or more per probability variation may be prepared, and the normal winning is two types The above may be prepared. That is, the types of jackpots related to the first start opening prize and the second start opening prizes and the random numbers associated with the jackpots are different from those illustrated in FIGS. 30 (B) and 30 (C). May be.

  Further, in the second embodiment, as illustrated in FIG. 30D, the ratio of selecting 16 rounds is 50% with respect to the number of rounds at the time of jackpot by the first start opening winning, and 6 rounds are Although the case where the ratio to be selected is also 50% will be described, the ratio at which these round numbers are selected may be other values. Further, in the second embodiment, a case where there are two types of rounds at the time of jackpot will be described, but in other embodiments, the number of rounds may be one, or three or more types are prepared. May be. For example, in addition to 6 rounds and 16 rounds exemplified in the second embodiment, 10 rounds are newly prepared.

  Further, in the second embodiment, as illustrated in FIG. 6E, the ratio of selecting 16 rounds is 70% with respect to the number of rounds at the time of jackpot by winning the first starting opening, and 6 rounds are Although the case where the ratio to be selected is 30% will be described, the ratio at which these round numbers are selected may be other values. For example, a configuration may be adopted in which the selection ratio of 16 rounds is set to 100% and only 16 rounds are selected. In addition, three or more types of rounds may be prepared as in the case of the big hit by the first start opening prize.

  In this way, the jackpot type, the number of rounds, the random number value associated with these, and the like are merely examples, and other types and values may be used.

[Lighting pattern of round symbol display 471]
FIG. 31 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a lighting pattern of the round symbol display 471. In the gaming machine 1 according to the second embodiment, as is apparent from the notations of FIGS. 30D and 30E, two types of rounds of jackpot game, 16 rounds and 6 rounds, are prepared. Further, in the gaming machine 1 according to the second embodiment, as is clear from the notations of FIGS. 30B and 30C, the type of round game is only one type of long open round game. For this reason, in the second embodiment, two types (= 1 × 2) of jackpot games can be executed.

  In the second embodiment, the first jackpot game or the second jackpot game is executed as the jackpot game. Here, the first jackpot game is a jackpot game including 16 long-open round games, and the second jackpot game is a jackpot game including six long-open round games.

  The round symbol display 471 illustrated in FIG. 29 has, for example, seven LEDs arranged in a line. When the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 41 (or the second special symbol display 42), the round symbol is variably displayed on the round symbol display 471. Specifically, for example, the leftmost LED is turned on first, the second LED from the left is turned on almost simultaneously with the turning off of the LED, and the third LED from the left is turned on almost simultaneously with the turning off of the LED. The fourth LED from the left turns on almost simultaneously with the turning off of the LED, the fifth LED from the left turns on almost simultaneously with the turning off of the LED, and the LED turns off. At the same time, the sixth LED from the left is turned on, and the rightmost LED is turned on almost at the same time that the LED is turned off. When a predetermined variation time has elapsed since the start of the variation display of the round symbol, the round symbol is stopped and displayed in a manner indicating 16 rounds or 6 rounds.

Specifically, when 16 rounds are selected, as illustrated in FIG. 31, the first LED from the left among the seven LEDs constituting the round symbol display 471, and the left The second LED from the left, the fourth LED from the left, and the sixth LED from the left are lit.
On the other hand, when the sixth round is selected, the fourth LED from the left and the fifth LED from the left are lit, as illustrated in FIG.

  Since the round lamp 48 is also lit with a lighting pattern indicating the selected number of rounds, the player can grasp the number of rounds based on either or both of these lamps 48 and 471. is there.

  In the second embodiment, the average number of payout prize balls paid out to the player in each of the first jackpot game and the second jackpot game is as follows.

In the first jackpot game, there are 16 long open round games in which the big winning opening 13 is opened long (until 10 game balls are won or until 29.5 seconds have passed since the opening of the big winning opening 13). Since it is repeated once, 1920 game balls (= 12 prize balls × 10 counts × 16R) are paid out.
In the second jackpot game, there are 6 long open round games in which the big winning opening 13 is opened long (until 10 game balls are won or until 29.5 seconds elapses after the large winning opening 13 is opened). Since it is repeated once, 720 (= 12 prize balls × 10 counts × 6R) game balls are paid out.

  As is clear from the above description, the player has been stopped and displayed on the jackpot symbol stopped on the first special symbol display 41 (or the second special symbol display 42) and on the round symbol display 471. Since it is not possible to grasp the opening / closing mode of the big winning opening 13 during the jackpot game without looking at both the round symbols, it is not easy to grasp the number of winning balls that the player can acquire during the jackpot game. It is possible to improve the performance.

[Lighting timing of the round lamp 48 and the round symbol display 471]
Next, the lighting timing of the round symbol display 471 and the round lamp 48 will be described with reference to FIG. Here, FIG. 32 is a time chart for explaining the flow of effects in the gaming machine 1 according to the second embodiment.

In the gaming machine 1 according to the second embodiment, the decorative symbols are displayed on the liquid crystal screen 5 as the special symbols are variably displayed on the first special symbol indicator 41 (or the second special symbol indicator 42). Fluctuation is displayed. Then, as the special symbol is stopped and displayed in a manner indicating the determination result of the special symbol determination, the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed in a manner similarly indicating the determination result.
Further, in the gaming machine 1 according to the second embodiment, as the round symbol is variably displayed on the round symbol display 471, the decorative symbol is variably displayed on the liquid crystal screen 5. Then, as the round symbol is stopped and displayed in a manner indicating the number of rounds determined by lottery using round random numbers, the decorative symbol is also stopped and displayed in a manner indicating the determined round number.

  As described above, in the second embodiment, two types of decorative symbols are displayed on the liquid crystal screen 5, but in the following description, a decorative symbol corresponding to the special symbol is referred to as a “first decorative symbol”, and a round symbol is displayed. The decorative symbol corresponding to is called a “second decorative symbol” to distinguish between the two.

  When it is determined that the special symbol determination is executed and the jackpot game is not executed, the first decorative symbol is variably displayed along with the special symbol variability display as illustrated in FIG. Then, at the end of the special symbol variation display, the first decorative symbol during the variation display is pseudo-stopped in a manner indicating a loss. After that, as the special symbol in the variable display is stopped and displayed in a manner indicating a loss, the first decorative symbol that is pseudo-stopped is stopped in a manner that indicates a loss. When the loss is notified in this way, the jackpot game is not executed, and the round symbol display 471 and the round lamp 48 are not lit (see FIG. 32A).

  In addition, since the change display of said 1st decoration symbol is an effect which carries out the pseudo stop of the 1st decoration symbol in the aspect which shows a loss after carrying out the variable display of the 1st decoration symbol, it is taken as the loss notification effect which alert | reports a loss. be able to.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the special symbol determination is executed and the jackpot game is executed, as illustrated in FIG. 32B, the first decorative symbol is variably displayed along with the special symbol variation display. Then, in the final stage of the special symbol variable display, the first decorative symbol during the variable display is pseudo-stopped in a manner indicating a jackpot. After that, as the special symbol being displayed in a variable manner is stopped and displayed in a manner indicating a jackpot, the first decorative symbol that is pseudo-stopped in a manner indicating a jackpot is stopped as it is.

  In addition, since the change display of said 1st decoration symbol is an effect which makes the 1st decoration symbol false stop in the aspect which shows a big hit after variably displaying the 1st decoration symbol, it is regarded as a jackpot notification effect for notifying the jackpot. be able to.

  Next, as the first decorative symbol which has been pseudo-stopped in a mode showing a jackpot is stopped, the variation display of the round symbol on the round symbol display 471 and the variation display of the second decoration symbol on the liquid crystal screen 5 Is started. Then, at the end of the variation display of the round symbol, the second decoration symbol during the variation display is pseudo-stopped in a manner indicating the number of rounds determined by lottery using the round symbol. As described above, the variation display of the second decorative symbol is an effect in which the second decorative symbol is pseudo-stopped in a manner indicating the number of rounds selected in advance after the second decorative symbol is variably displayed. This can be regarded as a round number notification effect.

  After that, the second decorative symbol that is quasi-stopped in a mode indicating the number of rounds selected in advance is stopped as it is in the mode indicating the number of rounds selected in advance as the round symbol in the variable display is stopped. To do. That is, the round number notification is performed. With the stop display of the round symbol and the actual stop of the second decorative symbol, the round lamp 48 is lit with a lighting pattern indicating the number of rounds selected in advance. The lighting pattern of the round symbol display 471 is as described above with reference to FIG. Further, since the lighting pattern of the round lamp 48 is the same as that described above with reference to FIG. 6, detailed description thereof is omitted here.

In the second embodiment, as illustrated in FIG. 32 (B), a special symbol fixed display period, which is a period in which the special symbol is stopped and displayed in a manner showing a jackpot, is used to support a round symbol. The change display and the stop display of the second decorative symbol are performed.
As described above, in the second embodiment, the round number notification effect and the round number notification regarding the number of rounds important to the player are performed using the fixed display period of the special symbol. For this reason, it becomes possible to make the player interested in the effects performed on the liquid crystal screen 5 even after the special symbol stop display in the form showing the jackpot is started, and as a result, a high effect can be obtained. it can.

  As described above with reference to FIG. 32 (B), when a predetermined fixed time has elapsed since the start of the final display of the round symbol and the second decorative symbol, the jackpot game opening period is reached. In this opening period, An opening effect is provided for notifying the type of jackpot or instructing the player to make a right strike. Along with the execution of the long open round game, the effect during the predetermined round is executed.

[Specific examples of production until the jackpot game starts]
Next, with reference to FIGS. 33 and 34, a specific example of the production from the start of the symbol variation display to the start of the jackpot game in the second embodiment will be described.

  In FIG. 33A, two hold icons indicating that the execution of the first special symbol determination twice is held are displayed in the first hold icon display area 51 and displayed in the area 53. A state in which the first decorative symbol is stopped and displayed in a mode (for example, “154”) for notifying that the determination result of the first special symbol determination corresponding to the icon is lost is illustrated. Note that the first hold icon displayed in the first hold icon display area 51 is displayed as a red special icon in order to suggest that the reliability for the jackpot is relatively high. In addition, the second decorative symbol corresponding to the round symbol is displayed small in the upper right of the screen (see FIG. 33A).

  When a predetermined fixed time elapses after three rows of the first decorative symbols are stopped and displayed in a manner of notifying that the determination result of the first special symbol determination corresponding to the icon is lost, the first hold icon Shift processing is performed on the hold icon displayed in the display area 51. Specifically, as illustrated in FIGS. 33A and 33B, the first hold icon (here, the red special icon) displayed in the first hold icon display area 51 is the icon. And the second hold icon moves to the right in the first hold icon display area 51. Then, as the first special symbol determination corresponding to the icon (red special icon) that has moved to the region 53 is executed, the variable display of the first decorative symbol is started (FIG. 33B). )reference).

  As described above, when the display of variation of the first special symbol and the first decorative symbol is started, although not shown in the drawing, various notice effects that suggest the reliability for the jackpot are executed. Then, when a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the variable display, the same first decorative symbols in the left column and the right column are pseudo-stopped and reach is established (see FIG. 33C). FIG. 33C illustrates a state where reach is established with three symbols.

  When the reach is established in this way, a predetermined reach effect is executed that gives an expectation that the first decorative symbol, which is the same as the left symbol and the right symbol, will stop on the active line as a middle symbol and be aligned. (See FIG. 33D). Specifically, for example, a predetermined reach effect image that enhances the player's expectation for jackpot is displayed at the center of the liquid crystal screen 5 while the first decorative symbol in the reach state is variably displayed at the upper left corner of the liquid crystal screen 5. An effect display is performed.

  Note that the reach effect in the second embodiment is the same as that exemplified in the first embodiment, and thus detailed description thereof will be omitted.

  At the end of the final reach production after the reach has been established, for example, after the first decorative symbols in three rows are returned to the center of the screen, an effect display is performed in which the scroll speed of the middle symbols is gradually reduced (FIG. 33). (See (E)). Here, when the determination result of the first special symbol determination corresponding to the icon is lost, the middle symbol different from the left symbol and the right symbol is pseudo-stopped on the active line, although not shown in the diagram, When a predetermined time elapses from this pseudo stop, the three first decorative symbols are stopped on the active line in a manner showing reach loss.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the first special symbol determination corresponding to the icon is a big hit, the same middle symbol as the left symbol and the right symbol is pseudo-stopped on the active line (see FIG. 33F). The three first decorative symbols that have been pseudo-stopped in the manner that shows a big hit in this way (the flat eye) move to the lower left corner of the liquid crystal screen 5 while being reduced, and are stopped (FIGS. 33G and 33H). )reference).

  When the first stop of the first decorative symbol is started in this way, as described in FIG. 32, the round symbol indicator 471 starts the variable display of the round symbol, and accordingly, the second symbol corresponding to the round symbol is started. 2 Variation display of decorative symbols is started (see FIGS. 33 (G) to (I)). Specifically, with the movement of the first decorative symbol to the lower left corner, the second decorative symbol is enlarged and moved to the center of the liquid crystal screen 5 (see FIGS. 33G and 33H). Then, the variation display (scroll display) of the second decorative symbol is started at the center of the liquid crystal screen 5 (see FIG. 33I).

  At the end of the round symbol variation display, the scroll symbol of the second decorative symbol is lowered. Accordingly, “AAA” corresponding to the 16th round and “BBB” corresponding to the 6th round alternately appear on the liquid crystal screen 5 from the upper side and disappear in the lower direction (FIGS. 34A to 34C). )reference). As a result, it is possible to view the second decorative symbol that could not be clearly seen because of high-speed scrolling. The reason why the three second decorative symbols are scrolled in a horizontal row is that the jackpot is confirmed and a 16-round jackpot game or a 6-round jackpot game is always executed. .

  When 6 rounds are selected as the number of rounds by the second lottery using round random numbers, the following effect display is performed. That is, as the round symbol is stopped and displayed in a mode indicating 6 rounds (see FIG. 31), the second decorative symbol is also stopped and displayed (mainly stopped) in a mode indicating 6 rounds (here, “BBB”). (See FIG. 34D). At this time, since the first decorative symbol is stopped and displayed in a manner indicating a big hit, as a result, it is notified that the big hit is a six-round big hit along with the big hit (there is a probable hit here because there are three symbols). . Then, in the opening period of the jackpot game, for example, an opening effect is performed, such as displaying “BONUS” indicating that it is a big hit of 6 rounds, or displaying the player to make a right strike (see FIG. 34 (E)). Then, during a round game in the jackpot game, an effect during a predetermined round is executed (see FIG. 34F). Specifically, for example, the effect during the round is displayed as a jackpot symbol (the first decorative symbol that is finally stopped and displayed), a so-called consecutive number of times, or paid out in this jackpot game. This is an effect of displaying the total number of winning balls, which is the total number of winning balls.

  On the other hand, when 16 rounds are selected as the number of rounds by the second lottery using round random numbers, the following effect display is performed. That is, as the round symbol is stopped and displayed in a mode indicating 16 rounds (see FIG. 31), the second decorative symbol is also stopped and displayed (mainly stopped) in a mode similarly indicating 16 rounds (here, “AAA”). (See FIG. 34G). At that time, since the first decorative symbol is stopped and displayed in a manner showing a jackpot, as a result, it is informed that the jackpot is a 16-round jackpot as well as the jackpot (there is a probable hit here because three symbols are aligned). . Then, in the opening period of the jackpot game, for example, an opening effect is performed in which a character display of “HYPER BONUS” indicating that it is a big hit of 16 rounds or a display that prompts the player to make a right strike is performed ( (See FIG. 34 (H)). Then, during a round game in the jackpot game, an effect during a predetermined round is executed (see FIG. 34 (I)).

[Prefetching based on round random numbers]
Next, referring to FIG. 35, a prefetch effect based on a round random number will be described. Here, FIG. 35 is an explanatory diagram for describing a display mode of an icon.

  In the gaming machine 1 in the second embodiment, as in the first embodiment, when the execution of the first special symbol determination is suspended, it is acquired when the game ball wins the first start port 11. In addition, prior determination processing may be executed using the various random numbers, in which the same processing as the first special symbol determination is performed prior to the execution of the first special symbol determination.

  Specifically, as described in the first embodiment, it is determined that the jackpot game is executed based on the jackpot random number acquired when the game ball wins the first starting port 11. Whether or not will be determined in advance. In addition, the first special symbol determination is performed when the first special symbol determination is executed based on the variation pattern random number acquired when the game ball wins the first starting port 11 together with the jackpot random number. The variation pattern of the special symbol is determined in advance.

  In addition, when it is determined that the jackpot game is executed based on the round random number (see FIG. 30D) acquired together with the jackpot random number or the design random number when the game ball wins the first starting port 11 The type of round number to be selected (see FIG. 30D) is determined in advance.

  In this way, when various pre-determinations regarding the held first special symbol determination are executed, the hold icon displayed in the first hold icon display area 51 or the icon displayed in the area 53 is jackpoted. In some cases, a “reliability look-ahead effect” is displayed that is displayed in a color that suggests a reliability level for. This “reliability prefetching effect” is as described in the first embodiment.

  On the other hand, in the gaming machine 1, there are cases where the hold icon or the icon is displayed as a small icon or a large icon based on the above-described preliminary determination result regarding the type of round number. Specifically, for example, when there is a high possibility that a relatively small number of lands such as six rounds will be selected, the hold icon and the icon are displayed as small icons. On the other hand, when there is a high possibility that a relatively large number of rounds such as 16 rounds are selected, the hold icon and the icon are displayed as large icons.

  Thus, in the gaming machine 1 in the second embodiment, the size of the icon suggests the possibility of selecting a relatively large number of rounds (16 rounds in the second embodiment). The player can enjoy the game while expecting the hold icon or the icon to be displayed as a large icon.

  In the gaming machine 1, as illustrated in FIG. 35, an icon of a color different from the normal display color (white in the present embodiment) is displayed, and the icon is displayed in a size different from the normal. May be.

  As illustrated in FIG. 35, for example, a blue and large icon may be displayed. In this case, although the player has low reliability for the jackpot, if the jackpot is won, a relatively large number of rounds are selected, and the player receives more prize balls than when a relatively small number of rounds is selected. It can be easily recognized that there is a possibility of being obtained.

  Moreover, as illustrated in FIG. 35, for example, a small green icon may be displayed. In this case, the player has a higher degree of confidence for the jackpot than if it is displayed in blue, and even if it is a jackpot, there is a possibility that a relatively small number of rounds will be selected and not so many prize balls will be obtained Can be easily recognized.

  Further, as illustrated in FIG. 35, for example, a red and large icon may be displayed. In this case, the player has a relatively high reliability for the jackpot, and when the jackpot is won, a relatively large number of rounds are selected, and compared to a case where a relatively small number of rounds is selected. It can be easily recognized that there is a possibility of obtaining many prize balls.

  For this reason, the player can enjoy the game while expecting icons such as the hold icon and the icon to be displayed in a higher display color and the icon to be displayed larger.

  As described above, in the gaming machine 1 according to the second embodiment, not only the display color of the icon (the hold icon or the icon) is different from the normal display color, but also the size of the icon may change. Compared with the prior art, it is possible to dramatically improve the interest of prefetching using icons. In the second embodiment, an effect that suggests the number of rounds depending on the size of the hold icon as described above is referred to as a “round number look-ahead effect”.

  In the second embodiment, as in the first embodiment, a case where there are two types of icons such as the hold icon and the icon will be described. However, three or more types of these icons are prepared. It may be.

[Configuration Example of Main RAM 103 in Second Embodiment]
FIG. 36 is a block diagram illustrating the configuration of the main RAM 103 and various information stored in the main RAM 103 in the gaming machine 1 according to the second embodiment. As illustrated in FIG. 36A, the reserved storage areas 1031 to 1038 are configured in the same manner as in the first embodiment.

  On the other hand, as illustrated in FIG. 36 (B), the reserved storage areas 1031 to 1038 respectively store areas for storing jackpot random numbers, areas for storing design random numbers, and round random numbers acquired by the main CPU 101. A region for storing a reach random number, a region for storing a first variation pattern random number, a region for storing a second variation pattern random number, a region for storing prior determination information, and the like.

  In other words, the gaming machine 1 according to the second embodiment has an area for storing round random numbers instead of an area for storing open pattern random numbers and an area for storing variable pattern random numbers (see FIG. 11B), the first variation It differs from the gaming machine 1 in the first embodiment in that it includes an area for storing pattern random numbers and an area for storing second variation pattern random numbers.

  Here, the round random number is a random number for determining the number of rounds that is the number of round games executed during the jackpot game when it is determined that the jackpot is a jackpot. The first variation pattern random number is a random number for determining the variation pattern of the special symbol when the special symbol is variably displayed on the first special symbol display 41 (or the second special symbol display 42). The random number is the same as the variation pattern described in the embodiment. The second variation pattern random number is a random number for determining a variation pattern of the round symbol when the round symbol is variably displayed on the round symbol display 471.

  The pre-determination information is information obtained by a pre-determination process (see FIG. 39) described later based on the jackpot random number, the design random number, the round random number, the reach random number, the first variation pattern random number, and the second variation pattern random number.

  Specifically, the prior determination information in the second embodiment is information indicating whether or not the winning start information, the special symbol determination result is a jackpot, and what is the type of the jackpot if it is a jackpot Information indicating the presence, information indicating the number of rounds selected based on the round random number, information indicating the variation pattern of the special symbol, information indicating the variation pattern of the round symbol, information indicating the gaming state of the gaming machine 1, and the like It is out. The pre-determination information including these pieces of information is stored in the same storage area as the jackpot random number, symbol random number, round random number, reach random number, first variation pattern random number, and second variation pattern random number used in the pre-determination process. The

  It should be noted that the seven pieces of information illustrated in FIG. 36B are stored in the same manner as the six pieces of information described in the first embodiment based on FIG. It is processed. For this reason, detailed description regarding the storage of the seven pieces of information in the reserved storage areas 1031 to 1038 and the shift processing of these seven pieces of information is omitted.

[First Start Port Switch Processing by Game Control Board 100]
FIG. 37 is a detailed flowchart of the first start port switch process executed in the gaming machine 1 according to the second embodiment. Hereinafter, the first start port switch process executed in the gaming machine 1 according to the second embodiment will be described with a focus on differences from the first start port switch process described in the first embodiment based on FIG. 14. To do.

  As illustrated in FIG. 37, when the main CPU 101 determines that the hold number U1 is less than the maximum hold number Umax1 (step S211: YES), the hold number is the same as described in the first embodiment. The value of U1 is updated to a value obtained by adding “1” (step S212). Then, the main CPU 101 acquires a jackpot random number (step S213), acquires a design random number (step S214), acquires a round random number (step S2151), acquires a reach random number (step S216), and the first variation pattern A random number is acquired (step S2171), and a second variation pattern random number is acquired (step S2172).

Following the processing of step S2172, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the current state is a high base state (step S218). Here, when it is determined that the current state is not the high base state (step S218: NO), that is, when the short-time game flag is set to “OFF”, a preliminary determination process is executed (step S222). Specifically, prior to the jackpot determination process (see FIG. 18), the variation pattern selection process (see FIG. 40), and the round number selection process (see FIG. 43), it was acquired by the processes of steps S213 to S2172 in FIG. Based on the acquired information, it is determined in advance whether or not it will be a big hit, and a preliminary determination for acquiring a variation pattern of the first special symbol that is actually selected when the first special symbol determination is executed is performed. Pre-determination is performed to acquire the number of rounds and the variation pattern of the round symbols when a jackpot game related to one special symbol determination is executed.
This pre-determination process will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 39. The pre-determination result indicating the result of the pre-determination process includes six random numbers related to the first special symbol determination acquired in the processes of steps S213 to S2172. And stored in the main RAM 103 (see FIG. 36B).

  When the main CPU 101 executes the process of step S222 or determines that the high base state is set (the time-short game flag is set to “ON”) (step S218: YES), the main CPU 101 determines the first special symbol determination. Such a hold command is set in the main RAM 103 (step S223). This hold command is a command for notifying that the first special symbol determination is put on hold, and includes the pre-determination information obtained in this processing step when the process of step S222 is executed. It is transmitted to the effect control board 130 by the transmission process of step S8.

[Second Start Port Switch Processing by Game Control Board 100]
FIG. 38 is a detailed flowchart of the second start port switch process executed in the gaming machine 1 according to the second embodiment. Hereinafter, the second start port switch process executed in the gaming machine 1 according to the second embodiment will be described focusing on differences from the second start port switch process described in the first embodiment with reference to FIG. .

  As illustrated in FIG. 38, when the main CPU 101 determines that the hold number U2 is less than the maximum hold number Umax2 (step S231: YES), the hold number is the same as described in the second embodiment. The value of U2 is updated to a value obtained by adding “1” (step S232). Then, the main CPU 101 acquires a jackpot random number (step S233), acquires a design random number (step S234), acquires a round random number (step S2351), acquires a reach random number (step S236), and the first variation pattern. A random number is acquired (step S2371), and a second variation pattern random number is acquired (step S2372).

Following the processing of step S2372, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the current state is a high base state (step S238). Here, when it is determined that the current state is the high base state (step S238: YES), that is, when the short-time game flag is set to “ON”, a preliminary determination process is executed (step S242). Specifically, prior to the jackpot determination process (see FIG. 18), the variation pattern selection process (see FIG. 40), and the round number selection process (see FIG. 43), it was acquired by the processes of steps S233 to S2372 in FIG. Based on the acquired information, it is determined in advance whether or not it will be a big hit, and a preliminary determination for acquiring a variation pattern of the second special symbol that is actually selected when the second special symbol determination is executed is performed. (2) Pre-determination for acquiring the number of rounds and the variation pattern of the round symbols when the jackpot game related to special symbol determination is executed.
This pre-determination process will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 39. The pre-determination result indicating the result of the pre-determination process includes six random numbers related to the second special symbol determination acquired in the processes of steps S233 to S2372. And stored in the main RAM 103 (see FIG. 36B).

  When the main CPU 101 executes the process of step S242 or determines that it is not in the high base state (the time-short game flag is set to “OFF”) (step S238: NO), the main CPU 101 determines the second special symbol determination. Such a hold command is set in the main RAM 103 (step S243). This hold command is a command for notifying that the second special symbol determination is put on hold, and includes the pre-determination information obtained in this processing step when the process of step S242 is executed, It is transmitted to the effect control board 130 by the transmission process of step S8.

  Thus, in the second embodiment, when a game ball wins the first starting port 11 (or the second starting port 12), in addition to the jackpot random number, the design random number, the reach random number, the round random number, A variation pattern random number and a second variation pattern random number are acquired.

[Preliminary determination processing by game control board 100]
Hereinafter, the prior determination process executed by the game control board 100 of the gaming machine 1 according to the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. Here, FIG. 39 is a detailed flowchart of a prior determination process executed in the gaming machine 1 according to the second embodiment.

  When the main CPU 101 determines in step S218 in FIG. 37 that it is not in the high base state (step S218: NO), or when it is determined in step S238 in FIG. 38 that it is in the high base state (step S238: YES), a jackpot determination process is executed as illustrated in FIG. 39 (step S2191). This jackpot determination process is performed in the same manner as described in the first embodiment based on FIG. The same applies to the processing of steps S2192 to S2195 following step S2191.

  When the main CPU 101 sets the jackpot variation pattern table or the reach variation pattern table, the main CPU 101 executes a first variation pattern random number determination process (step S2221). Specifically, the first variation pattern random number acquired at the time of starting winning a prize together with the jackpot random number used in the process of step S2191 is the random number value specified in the variation pattern table set in the main RAM 103. The first special symbol (or second special symbol) to be selected in the first special symbol determination (or second special symbol determination) performed at the start of the change based on which random number value matches the random number value. Identify the fluctuation pattern. Note that the first variation pattern random number in the second embodiment is the same random number as the variation pattern random number in the first embodiment except that it is called, and the processing performed in step S2221 is also described in the first embodiment. Since this is the same as the processing in step S2196 (see FIG. 16), detailed description thereof is omitted here.

  When the main CPU 101 executes the process of step S2221 or determines that the reach effect is not performed (step S2194: NO), the main CPU 101 executes a round random number determination process (step S2222). Specifically, the round random number acquired at the time of winning the start opening together with the jackpot random number used in the process of step S2191 matches with any random number value among the random numbers related to the round random number stored in the main ROM 102 The number of rounds selected at the time of pending digestion is specified based on whether or not to do so. In the main ROM 102, random numbers used for the first special symbol determination (see FIG. 30D) and random numbers used for the second special symbol determination (see FIG. 30) are used as random numbers related to the round random numbers. (See (E)) is stored, and the main CPU 101 uses the former random number value when executing the preliminary determination process related to the first special symbol determination, and the preliminary determination process related to the second special symbol determination. When executing the above, the number of rounds is specified using the latter random number value.

In the second embodiment, the size of the hold icon (or the icon) related to the loss is changed, and the hold prefetch effect that suggests the number of rounds that may be selected (the “round number prefetch effect described above”). In order to perform “)”, a configuration is adopted in which the round random number determination processing in step S2222 is executed regardless of whether or not the determination result of the jackpot determination processing in step S2191 is “big winning”.
On the other hand, in another embodiment, when the determination result of the jackpot determination process is “big hit”, the round random number determination process of step S2222 is executed, while the determination result of the jackpot determination process is “lost”. In some cases, a configuration in which this round random number determination process is not executed may be employed.

  Following the process of step S2222, the main CPU 101 executes a second variation pattern random number determination process (step S2223). Although not shown in the figure, the main ROM 102 has a second variation pattern for selecting a second variation pattern that is a variation pattern of the round symbol in the round symbol display 471 when it is determined that it is a big hit. A selection table is stored. In the second variation pattern selection table, the second variation pattern random number and the second variation pattern (of a round symbol) are associated with each other. The main CPU 101 reads out the second variation pattern selection table from the main ROM 102 and sets it in the main RAM 103 when executing the process of step S2223. Then, by reading from the second variation pattern selection table the second variation pattern corresponding to the second variation pattern random number acquired together with the jackpot random number or the like at the time of winning the starting opening, it is actually selected at the time of pending digestion. The second variation pattern (round symbol variation pattern) is specified.

In the second embodiment, the round symbols are displayed in a variable manner by using a fixed time during which the special symbols are stopped and displayed in a manner indicating a big hit. For this reason, the second variation pattern of the round symbol is actually selected using the second variation pattern random number and the second variation pattern selection table only in the case of jackpot.
Therefore, in the second embodiment, the second variation pattern random number determination process in step S2223, which is executed regardless of the result of the jackpot determination process in step S2191, should be executed when “NO” is determined in step S2192. Instead, it may be executed only when “YES” is determined in the step S2192.
However, in this configuration, since the number of rounds look-ahead effect illustrated in FIG. 35 (effect that suggests the number of rounds by the size of the icon) may not be executed only in the case of a big hit, the second implementation In the embodiment, a configuration is employed in which the second variation pattern random number determination process is executed regardless of whether or not it is a big hit.

  Following the processing of step S2223, the main CPU 101 generates prior determination information and stores it in the main RAM 103 (step S2224). The area in which the prior determination information is stored is as described above with reference to FIG.

  As described above, the main CPU 101 determines the jackpot based on the acquired information based on the acquired information such as the jackpot random number acquired when the game ball has won the first starting port 11 (or the second starting port 12). Prior to the determination, variation pattern selection processing, and round number selection processing being performed, whether or not a big hit is determined in advance and the variation pattern (that is, variation time) of the first special symbol (or second special symbol) is acquired. Then, the number of rounds that may actually be selected and the variation pattern of the round symbols are acquired.

[Change pattern selection processing by game control board 100]
Hereinafter, the variation pattern selection process executed by the game control board 100 of the gaming machine 1 according to the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. Here, FIG. 40 is a detailed flowchart of the variation pattern selection process executed in the gaming machine 1 according to the second embodiment.

  In the second embodiment, the main CPU 101 executes the following process following the jackpot determination process in step S309 (see FIG. 17). That is, first, a first variation pattern selection process for selecting a first variation pattern that is a variation pattern of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is executed (step S3100). The first variation pattern selection process will be described in detail later based on FIG.

  Next, the main CPU 101 executes a second variation pattern selection process for selecting a second variation pattern that is a variation pattern of the round symbol in the round symbol display 471 (step S3120). The second variation pattern selection process will be described in detail later based on FIG.

[First Variation Pattern Selection Process by Game Control Board 100]
Hereinafter, the first variation pattern selection process executed by the game control board 100 of the gaming machine 1 according to the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 41 is a detailed flowchart of the first variation pattern selection process in step S3100 of FIG.

  The processes in steps S3101 to S3105 in FIG. 41 are the same as the processes described in the first embodiment based on FIG. 19, and thus detailed description thereof is omitted here.

  When the process of step S3102, the process of step S3104, or the process of step S3105 is executed, the main CPU 101 performs the first special symbol (or second special symbol) variation pattern. A first variation pattern random number determination process for selecting a variation pattern is executed (step S3108). Specifically, when the big hit variation pattern table or the reach variation pattern table is set in the main RAM 103, the variation pattern corresponding to the first variation pattern random number stored in the determination storage area 1030 is set. The first variation pattern is selected by reading from the variation pattern table. On the other hand, when the loss variation pattern table is set in the main RAM 103, the number of reserved special symbol determinations is specified based on the number of reserved storage areas in which various types of information are stored immediately before the shift process of step S308 is performed. Then, the first variation pattern is selected by reading the variation pattern corresponding to the specified number of holdings and the presence or absence of the current time from the variation pattern table for loss.

  Thus, the first variation pattern and the first variation pattern random number in the second embodiment are substantially the same as the variation pattern and the variation pattern random number in the first embodiment, and the variation pattern random number and the variation pattern table are the same. The first variation pattern is selected based on the first variation pattern random number and the variation pattern table in the same manner as selecting the variation pattern based on the above.

  By selecting the first variation pattern of the special symbol in this way, the variation time of the special symbol is inevitably determined.

  When the main CPU 101 selects the first variation pattern, the main CPU 101 sets the setting information of the selected first variation pattern in the main RAM 103 (step S3109). The first variation pattern setting information is included in the variation start command and transmitted to the effect control board 130 together with the symbol setting information set in the main RAM 103 by the jackpot determination process in step S309 (see FIG. 17).

[Second Variation Pattern Selection Process by Game Control Board 100]
Hereinafter, the second variation pattern selection process executed by the game control board 100 of the gaming machine 1 according to the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 42 is a detailed flowchart of the second variation pattern selection process in step S3120 of FIG.

  Following the first variation pattern selection process in step S3100, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the determination result in step S3091 (see FIG. 18) is a jackpot as illustrated in FIG. 42 (step S3121). . The determination process in step S3121 is performed in the same manner as the determination process in step S3101.

  When the main CPU 101 determines that it is not a big hit (step S3121: NO), it sets fixed time information indicating a predetermined fixed time (for example, 1 second) in the main RAM 103 (step S3122). In the gaming machine 1 according to the second embodiment, when the determination result of the special symbol determination is “big hit”, the variation display of the round symbol is performed using the fixed time during which the special symbol is stopped and displayed. Thus, when the determination result of the special symbol determination is “lost”, the variation display of the round symbol is not performed.

  As described above, when the determination result of the special symbol determination is “losing”, the process of step S3122 described above is executed so that the special symbol is stopped and displayed for a predetermined fixed time in a manner indicating a loss. When the process of step S3122 is executed and the fixed time information is stored in the main RAM 103, the main CPU 101 starts the variable display of the round symbol on the round symbol display 471 at the timing of starting the special symbol stop display. Without stopping, the stop display of the first special symbol (or the second special symbol) on the first special symbol indicator 41 (or the second special symbol indicator 42) is started.

  When the execution of the special symbol determination is suspended, the special symbol is stopped and displayed for a predetermined fixed time (for example, 1 second) in a mode indicating “losing”, and then the special symbol determination is suspended. The change display of the symbol related to is started.

  On the other hand, when determining that the main CPU 101 is a big hit (step S3121: YES), the main CPU 101 performs the second variation pattern random number determination process for determining the second variation pattern that is the variation pattern of the round symbol in the round symbol display 471. It executes (step S3123). As described above with respect to the processing in step S2223 (see FIG. 39), the main ROM 102 selects the second variation pattern which is the variation pattern of the round symbol in the round symbol display 471 when it is determined that the jackpot is big. A second variation pattern selection table is stored. The main CPU 101 reads the second variation pattern selection table from the main ROM 102 and sets it in the main RAM 103 when executing the process of step S3123. Then, the second variation pattern corresponding to the second variation pattern random number acquired together with the jackpot random number or the like at the time of winning the start opening is read from the second variation pattern selection table to select one second variation pattern.

  Following the processing of step S3123, the main CPU 101 sets information indicating the second variation pattern selected in this processing in the main RAM 103 (step S3124). When the information indicating the second variation pattern is stored in the main RAM 103, the main CPU 101 displays the special symbol in the first variation pattern, and then displays the special symbol in a manner indicating the “big hit” in the above-described manner. The display is stopped for a time (determined time) corresponding to the second variation pattern indicated by the information indicating the second variation pattern, and the round symbol is variably displayed with the second variation pattern, and then set in the process of step S3117 described later. The number of rounds indicated by the round number information displayed is stopped and displayed.

  In this way, in the case of a big hit, the special symbol is stopped and displayed (determined display) in a mode indicating “big hit” for the fluctuation time according to the second fluctuation pattern, so depending on which second fluctuation pattern is selected, The fixed time of special symbols will change.

[Round number selection processing by game control board 100]
Hereinafter, the round number selection process executed by the game control board 100 of the gaming machine 1 according to the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. Here, FIG. 43 is a flowchart showing an example of the round number selection process executed in the game control board 100 of the gaming machine 1 according to the second embodiment.

  In the second embodiment, the main CPU 101 selects the number of rounds to select the number of rounds, which is the number of round games included in the jackpot game, instead of the release pattern selection process in step S311 illustrated in FIG. Perform the selection process.

  Following the variation pattern selection processing in step S310 (see FIG. 17), the main CPU 101 first determines whether or not the result of the jackpot determination in step S3091 is “big jackpot” (step S3115). The determination process in step S3115 is performed in the same manner as the process in step S3092 (see FIG. 18) described above.

  When the main CPU 101 determines that the result of the jackpot determination is “big hit” (step S3115: YES), the main CPU 101 executes a round random number determination process (step S3116). As described above with reference to FIG. 30, the main ROM 102 has a round number selection table (see FIG. 30D) for selecting the number of rounds in the case of a big hit by the first starting opening winning, and the second starting opening winning. A round number selection table (see FIG. 30E) for selecting the number of rounds at the time of big hit is stored. When executing the processing of step S3116, the main CPU 101 reads out the round number selection table illustrated in FIG. 30D from the main ROM 102 when the current “big hit” relates to the first special symbol determination. To the main RAM 103. On the other hand, when the current “big hit” relates to the second special symbol determination, the round number selection table illustrated in FIG. 30E is read from the main ROM 102 and set in the main RAM 103. Then, in step S3116, the main CPU 101 sets a table in which the round random numbers acquired together with the jackpot random numbers when the game ball wins the first starting port 11 (or the second starting port 12) is set in the main RAM 103. The number of rounds is selected based on which random number value among the random number values associated with the type of round number matches.

  When the main CPU 101 selects the number of rounds in this way, the main CPU 101 sets the information as round number information in the main RAM 103 (step S3117). When the round number information is set in this manner, when the round symbol is stopped and displayed on the round symbol display 471, the round symbol is stopped and displayed in a manner representing the round number indicated by the round number information. Become.

  Although detailed description is omitted, both the variation pattern selection process illustrated in FIG. 40 and the round number selection process illustrated in FIG. 43 are executed when the variation display of the special symbol is started, Various setting information indicating the results of these selection processes is transmitted to the effect control board 130 in a state included in the change start command.

[Round number selection processing by game control board 100]
Hereinafter, the special symbol process executed by the game control board 100 of the gaming machine 1 according to the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. Here, FIG. 44 is a flowchart for explaining processing different from the first embodiment regarding the special symbol processing executed in the game control board 100. 44, illustration of a part of the processing steps illustrated in FIG. 17 is omitted, and processing steps different from the processing steps illustrated in FIG. 17 are mainly illustrated.

  In the gaming machine 1 according to the second embodiment, when the main CPU 101 determines that the jackpot game is not being performed (step S301: NO), as illustrated in FIG. 44, whether or not the first variation display is being performed. Is determined (step S3130). Specifically, in the second embodiment, the special symbol is variably displayed with the first variation pattern selected by the process of step S3108. For example, the variation display of the special symbol with this first variation pattern is started. Then, based on whether or not the variation time corresponding to the first variation pattern has elapsed, it is determined whether or not the special symbol variation display in the first variation pattern is being performed. If it is determined that the first variation display is being performed (step S3130: YES), the process proceeds to step S3133 described later.

  On the other hand, if the main CPU 101 determines that the first variation display is not being performed (step S3130: NO), the variation start command is set in the main RAM 103 through the processing of step S303 to step S306 illustrated in FIG. Step S312). Although a detailed description is omitted, in the second embodiment, information indicating the first variation pattern selected by the first variation pattern selection process illustrated in FIG. 41, the second variation illustrated in FIG. Round information includes information indicating the second variation pattern selected by the pattern selection process (or fixed time information indicating a predetermined fixed time), information indicating the number of rounds selected by the round number selection process illustrated in FIG. It is included in the command and transmitted to the effect control board 130.

  Following the process of step S312, the main CPU 101 starts the first variation display (step S3131). Specifically, in the first special symbol display 41 (or the second special symbol display 42), the first special symbol (or the second special symbol) is selected with the first variation pattern selected by the first variation pattern selection process of FIG. The display of the variation of the symbol is started. Note that the process of step S3131 is performed in the same manner as the process of step S313 described above.

  The main CPU 101 starts measuring the first variation time indicating the elapsed time since the start of the variation display of the special symbol in the first variation pattern (step S3132). Note that the process of step S3132 is performed in the same manner as the process of step S314 described above.

  When the main CPU 101 executes the process of step S3132 or determines that the first variation display is being performed (step S3130: YES), the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the first variation time has elapsed (step S3133). Specifically, has the variation time corresponding to the first variation pattern set in the main RAM 103 by the process of step S3109 (see FIG. 41) elapsed since the measurement of the first variation time was started in the process of step S3132? Based on whether or not, it is determined whether or not the first variation time has elapsed. If it is determined that the first variation time has not elapsed (step S3133: NO), the process proceeds to step S3140 described later.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 101 determines that the first variation time has elapsed (step S3133: YES), the main CPU 103 sends a symbol confirmation command for notifying that the special symbol indicating the determination result of the special symbol determination is stopped and displayed to the main RAM 103. It is set (step S3134). When the determination result of the special symbol determination this time is “big hit”, the information indicating the second variation pattern set in the process of step S3124 and the process of step S3117 are set in this symbol determination command. Round number information is included. On the other hand, when the determination result of the special symbol determination this time is “lost”, the determined time information set in the process of step S3122 is included in this symbol determined command.

  Following the process of step S3134, the main CPU 101 ends the first variation display started in the process of step S3131 (step S3135). When the determination result of the special symbol determination this time is “losing”, the fixed time information indicating a predetermined fixed time (1 second in the present embodiment) is main in the process of step S3122 (see FIG. 42). Since it is set in the RAM 103, the main CPU 101 continues the special symbol stop display indicating “losing” at least until this fixed time has elapsed. On the other hand, if the determination result of the special symbol determination this time is “big hit”, the information indicating the second variation pattern, which is the variation pattern of the round symbol, is set in the main RAM 103 by the process of step S3124 (see FIG. 42). Therefore, the main CPU 101 continues the special symbol stop display indicating “big hit” until at least the variation time of the second variation pattern has elapsed. In addition, since the stop display of the special symbol indicating “hit” is continued even during the jackpot game, the stop display of the special symbol indicating “hit” is actually longer than the variation time of the second variation pattern. It will continue over time.

  Subsequent to the process of step S3135, the main CPU 101 resets the first variation time that started the measurement in the process of step S3132 (step S3136). The process of step S3136 is performed in the same manner as the process of step S318 (see FIG. 17).

  Following the processing of step S3136, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the determination result of the current special symbol determination is “big hit” (step S3137). Here, when it is determined that the determination result of the special symbol determination this time is not “big hit” (step S3137: NO), the process proceeds to step S3140 described later.

  When the main CPU 101 determines that the determination result of this special symbol determination is “big hit” (step S3137: YES), the main CPU 101 starts the second variation display (step S3138). Specifically, the round symbol display unit 471 starts the variation display of the round symbol with the second variation pattern set in the process of step S3124.

  Following the process of step S3138, the main CPU 101 starts measuring the second variation time (step S3139). Here, the second variation time is an elapsed time since the start of variation display of the round symbol. Information indicating the second variation time is temporarily stored in the main RAM 103.

  The main CPU 101 determines that the first variation time has not elapsed (step S3133: NO) when the process of step S3193 is executed, or that the determination result of this special symbol determination is not “big hit” If it is determined (step S3137: NO), it is determined whether the second variation display is being performed (step S3140). That is, it is determined whether or not the round symbol variation display is in progress.

  When determining that the second variation display is being performed (step S3140: YES), the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the second variation time has elapsed (step S3141). Specifically, the second variation time has elapsed based on whether or not the second variation time that started the measurement in step S3139 has reached the variation time of the second variation pattern set in step S3124. Determine whether or not. Here, when it is determined that the second variation time has not elapsed (step S3141: NO), a series of special symbol processing ends as in the case where it is determined in step S3140 that the second variation display is not being performed. Will do.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 101 determines that the second fluctuation time has elapsed (step S3141: YES), the main CPU 101 ends the second fluctuation display started in step S3138 (step S3142). By executing the process in step S3142, the round symbol is stopped and displayed in a manner representing the round number indicated by the round number information set in the process in step S3117.

  Next, the main CPU 101 resets the second variation time that started the measurement in the process of step S3139 (step S3143), and executes a process during stop including a process of starting a big hit game when the big win is reached (step S3143). S3144).

[Variation effect pattern setting process by effect control board 130]
Hereinafter, the variation effect pattern setting process executed by the effect control board 130 of the gaming machine 1 according to the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. Here, FIG. 45 is a flowchart showing an example of the variation effect pattern setting process executed in the effect control board 130 of the gaming machine 1 according to the second embodiment.

  When analyzing the change start command in the process of step S162 (see FIG. 27), the sub CPU 131 sets a first change effect pattern that sets a first change effect pattern that is a change effect pattern of the first decorative symbol that is displayed variably along with the special symbol. Pattern setting processing is executed (step S169). Since the first variation effect pattern setting process is performed in the same manner as the variation effect pattern setting process in step S163 (see FIG. 27), detailed description thereof is omitted here.

  Subsequent to the process of step S169, the main CPU 101 executes a second variation effect pattern setting process for setting a second variation effect pattern that is a variation effect pattern of the second decorative symbol that is variably displayed together with the round symbol (step S170). ). The second variation effect pattern setting process will be described in detail later based on FIG.

[Second Variation Effect Pattern Setting Process by Effect Control Board 130]
Hereinafter, the second variation effect pattern setting process executed by the effect control board 130 of the gaming machine 1 according to the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 46 is a detailed flowchart of the second variation effect pattern setting process in step S170 of FIG.

  Based on the information included in the change start command received from the game control board 100, the sub CPU 131 determines whether or not the determination result of the current special symbol determination is “big hit” (step S1701). Here, when it is determined that the determination result of the special symbol determination of this time is “big hit” (step S1701: YES), a second variation effect pattern for informing 16 rounds or 6 rounds using the second decorative symbol is set. Then, the setting information is set in the sub RAM 133 (step S1702). When a variation effect start command related to the jackpot is transmitted from the game control board 100, information indicating the result of the second lottery using the round random number as the variation effect start command and information indicating the second variation pattern are included. included. In addition, the sub ROM 132 includes a plurality of second variation effect patterns and random numbers that define how the second decorative design is to be changed, associated with each of the plurality of second variation patterns. A two-variation effect pattern selection table is stored. The sub CPU 131 acquires a random number at the timing when the variation start command is received from the game control board 100, and the second variation effect pattern corresponding to the acquired random number with respect to the second variation pattern specified based on the variation start command. Is read from the second variation effect pattern selection table to select one second variation effect pattern.

  Although a detailed description is omitted, a change effect start command including setting information of the second change effect pattern set in the sub RAM 133 in the process of step S1702 is transmitted from the effect control board 130 to the image sound control board 140. Thus, after the stop display of the special symbol and the first decorative symbol is finished, the second variation effect (see FIG. 34) for variably displaying the second decorative symbol corresponding to the round symbol is executed.

  Here, the case where the second variation effect pattern is set based on the information included in the variation start command received from the game control board 100 has been described, but the second variation effect using the second decorative design is Since the special symbol is executed using the fixed time during which it is stopped and displayed, the symbol fixed command including the information for setting the second variable effect pattern is received, and the second variable effect pattern is received based on the information. May be set.

[Effects of Second Embodiment]
As described above, according to the second embodiment, the parameters related to the execution of the jackpot game (for example, the number of rounds and the opening pattern (opening time for each round game)) and the parameters related to the game after the jackpot game is finished (probability change). Lottery using a random number of symbols (in the second embodiment, probability variation / non-probability variation, time variation number, open pattern) among a plurality of parameters including / non-probability variation (big hit probability) and number of time reductions) While determined by (first lottery), the remaining parameters (number of rounds in the second embodiment) are determined by lottery (second lottery) using a round random number independent of the first lottery.
As a result, variations regarding combinations of parameters become abundant, and as a result, it is possible to effectively improve the fun of the game.

Note that the gaming machine 1 of the second embodiment can be understood as the following gaming machines.
A special game determination means (main CPU 101) for determining whether or not to execute a special game advantageous to the player (for example, a jackpot game capable of acquiring game media) when the start condition is satisfied;
In a predetermined symbol display means (for example, the first special symbol display device 41 or the second special symbol display device 42), a symbol (for example, a special symbol) is displayed in a variable manner (for example, a big win) Symbol display control means (for example, the main CPU 101) for stopping and displaying a special symbol indicating
When the symbol indicating that the special game is executed is determined by the special game determining means is stopped and displayed on the symbol display means, the special game executing means (for example, the main CPU 101 and the big prize opening) that executes the special game is displayed. Control unit 117),
Game control means (for example, main CPU 101) for controlling the game after the end of the special game;
When it is determined by the special game determination means that the special game is executed, parameters related to the execution of the special game (for example, the number of rounds, the opening pattern of the big winning opening 13 in one round game) and the special game are Parameter determining means (for example, the main CPU 101) for determining a plurality of parameters including parameters relating to the game after the game is finished (for example, probability variation / non-probability variation: jackpot probability, number of time reductions),
The parameter determination means includes
A part of the plurality of parameters (for example, probability variation / non-probability variation, time reduction number, release pattern) is determined based on the first lottery (for example, lottery using symbol random numbers) (for example, step S3093 in FIG. 18). ),
A remaining parameter (for example, the number of rounds) of the plurality of parameters is determined based on the second lottery (for example, step S3116 in FIG. 43),
The special game execution means includes
Executing the special game based on the parameters related to the execution of the special game determined by the parameter determining means (for example, step S6 in FIG. 12);
The game control means includes
A gaming machine that controls a game after the end of the special game based on a parameter related to the game after the end of the special game determined by the parameter determining means (see, for example, FIG. 23).

[Modification of Second Embodiment]
Note that the following configuration may be adopted with respect to the configuration described in the second embodiment.
That is, in the second embodiment, the round random number used for the second lottery is the same as the symbol random number used for the first lottery, and a game ball is placed in the first starting port 11 (or the second starting port 12). The case where it is acquired at the timing of winning is described.
On the other hand, in another embodiment, for example, when a special symbol determination is performed using a symbol random number acquired at the timing when a game ball wins the first starting port 11 (or the second starting port 12). That is, a round random number may be acquired at the start of the change. In this case, a round random number is acquired immediately before the various random numbers acquired at the start opening winning are stored in the determination storage area 1030, and the round random numbers are stored in the determination storage area 1030 together with the various random numbers. One example is to employ a configuration of storing.

In addition, since the number of rounds determined using the round random number is a parameter related to the execution of the jackpot game, it is sufficient that the round number is acquired and the number of rounds is determined at least before the jackpot game is started.
For this reason, in other embodiments, for example, a round random number is acquired at the timing when the special symbol is fully stopped, or when a predetermined fixed time has elapsed after the special symbol is completely stopped (= the timing at which the condition device is activated). ) To obtain a round random number, obtain a round random number at the timing when the accessory continuous activation device starts operating, or obtain a round random number at the timing when the opening period of the jackpot game starts. Good.
Along with this, the second lottery using the round random number is executed at the timing when the special symbol is stopped and displayed, or the predetermined fixed time has elapsed after the special symbol is stopped (= the timing when the condition device is activated) At the timing when the second lottery using the round random number is executed, the second lottery using the round random number is executed at the timing when the accessory continuous operation device starts operating, or at the timing when the opening period of the jackpot game starts A second lottery using a round random number may be executed.
In these examples, it is not necessary to execute the second lottery using the round random number almost at the same time as obtaining the round random number. For example, the round random number is acquired at the timing when the special symbol is stopped. You may make it perform the 2nd lottery using the round random number at the timing which the opening period of a game starts.
That is, various combinations of the timing for acquiring the round random number and the execution timing of the second lottery using the round random number are conceivable.

[Variation of second variation effect]
By the way, in the second embodiment, the case where the second decorative symbol corresponding to the round symbol is variably displayed at the fixed time when the special symbol is stopped and displayed has been described. However, in other embodiments, the second symbol corresponds to the special symbol. You may employ | adopt the structure which changes simultaneously the 1st decoration design and the 2nd decoration design corresponding to a round design. That is, a configuration in which the special symbol variation display and the round symbol variation display are simultaneously performed may be employed.

FIG. 47 is a screen diagram for explaining the simultaneous variation of the first decorative symbol and the second decorative symbol. In the case where the first decorative design and the second decorative design are changed at the same time, the following processing may be performed.
That is, in the game control board 100, the first special symbol display 41 (or the second special symbol display 42) on the first special symbol (or the second special symbol) in the variable display and the round symbol display 471 in the round symbol display Simultaneous display of fluctuations of Accordingly, the effect control board 130 and the image sound control board 140 simultaneously display the variation display of the first decoration symbol corresponding to the special symbol and the variation display of the second decoration symbol corresponding to the round symbol on the liquid crystal screen 5. Start (see the left diagram in FIG. 47A and the left diagram in FIG. 47).

  For example, in the situation where the special symbol and the round symbol are changed simultaneously, when the number of rounds is notified after the jackpot is notified, the first decoration is displayed rather than the second decorative symbol display area 56 in which the second decorative symbol is displayed. First, an effect of notifying the jackpot using the first decorative symbol in the state where the first decorative symbol display area 55 on which the symbol is displayed is enlarged is performed (see the left diagram in FIG. 47A), and then, It is conceivable that the second decorative symbol display area 56 is made larger than the first decorative symbol display area 55 to produce an effect of notifying the number of rounds using the second decorative symbol (right of FIG. 47A). (See figure).

  When the special symbol and the round symbol (= the first decorative symbol and the second decorative symbol) are changed at the same time as described above, it can be considered that the variation times for the special symbol and the round symbol to be variably displayed are the same. In this case, an effect of notifying the jackpot using the first decorative symbol is performed first, and then an effect of notifying the number of rounds using the second decorative symbol in a state where the first decorative symbol is pseudo-stopped. Can be considered.

  On the other hand, in a situation where the special symbol and the round symbol are changed at the same time, it is conceivable to first notify the jackpot after notifying the number of rounds. In this case, the second decorative symbol is used in a state where the second decorative symbol display area 56 where the second decorative symbol is displayed is larger than the first decorative symbol display region 55 where the first decorative symbol is displayed. First, an effect of informing the number of rounds is performed (see the left diagram in FIG. 47B), and then the first decorative symbol display area 55 is made larger than the second decorative symbol display area 56. It is conceivable to perform an effect of notifying the jackpot using one decorative design (see the right figure in FIG. 47B).

Thus, when notifying the number of rounds after notifying the jackpot, a notification effect using the first decorative symbol is performed in a state where the first decorative symbol display area 55 is expanded, and then the second A configuration in which a notification effect using the second decorative symbol is performed in a state where the decorative symbol display area 56 is expanded is conceivable.
When notifying the jackpot after notifying the number of rounds, a notification effect using the second decorative symbol is performed in a state where the second decorative symbol display area 56 is expanded, and then the first decorative symbol is displayed. A configuration in which a notification effect using the first decorative symbol is performed in a state where the display area 55 is expanded is conceivable.

  In addition, in the case of a big hit, the effect of notifying the jackpot is performed after notifying the number of rounds, whereas in the case of a loss, the effect of notifying the loss after notifying the number of rounds is performed. Good. That is, when the effect of notifying the number of rounds is performed and then the effect of notifying the loss is performed, the former result of notifying the number of rounds may not be effective.

[First modification regarding the second lottery]
In the first embodiment, a case where the second lottery using the open pattern random number is executed separately from the first lottery using the symbol random number will be described. In the second embodiment, the first lottery using the symbol random number is executed. The case where the second lottery using the round random number is executed separately from the above has been described. On the other hand, in other embodiments, a second lottery using an accessory may be executed separately from the first lottery using a symbol random number.

  FIG. 48 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the second lottery using an accessory, FIG. 48 (A) is a front view of the specific area 9, and FIG. 48 (B) is a plan view of the croon 94. . In the gaming machine 1, for example, in the right area of the gaming area 10, as illustrated in FIG. 48A, a specific area 9 into which a game ball can enter through a specific winning opening 18 that is always open is provided. It may be.

  As shown in FIG. 48 (A), the specific region 9 is roughly provided with a guide member 90 and a cleon 94. The guide member 90 guides the game ball that has entered the specific area 9 from the specific winning opening 18 to the croon 94. The croon 94 is a role for distributing the game balls guided by the guide member 90. As shown in FIG. 48B, the first entrance 91, the second entrance 92, and the third entrance Three entrances of the mouth 93 are formed so as to be arranged in the circumferential direction.

  Here, as illustrated in FIG. 48B, “4 rounds” are assigned to the first entrance 91 as the number of rounds of the round game in the jackpot game, and the second entrance 92 is assigned to the second entrance 92. “8 rounds” is assigned, and “16 rounds” is assigned to the third entrance 93.

  In the gaming machine 1 having such a specific area 9, for example, the first lottery and the second lottery are executed as follows.

  First, when the player makes a left turn and a game ball wins at the first starting port, a special symbol determination is executed. In this special symbol determination, the jackpot determination process of step S2191 described above based on FIG. 16 is executed, but this jackpot determination is performed based on the jackpot random number acquired when the game ball wins the first starting port 11. If it is determined in the process that the game is a “hit”, the second lottery using the symbol random number obtained together with this jackpot random number is executed. This second lottery is the same lottery as the second lottery explained in the second embodiment, but specifically, the first lottery using the design random number is used to open the big winning opening 13 in the jackpot game. Then, the probability change / non-probability change (hit probability) after the jackpot game is ended, and the number of hours after the jackpot game is ended are determined. This first lottery is as described above with reference to FIG.

  When such a first lottery is executed, after the first special symbol is variably displayed on the first special symbol display 41, the first special symbol in the form indicating the result of the first lottery is stopped and displayed. It will be. Here, when a predetermined fixed time elapses after the first special symbol of the mode indicating “big hit” is stopped and displayed, a so-called condition device is activated. When the condition device is operated in this way, a right-handed promotion effect for urging the player to right-hand is performed.

  When the player makes a right strike with respect to the above-mentioned right-handed promotion effect, and as a result, the game ball enters the specific area 9 from the specific winning opening 18, the guidance ball 90 guides the game ball to the croon 94. Then, it moves so as to rotate counterclockwise on the plane 94 while reducing the moving speed (see FIG. 48B), and finally enters one of the entrances 91 to 93. To do.

  In addition, although not shown in the drawing, a transparent acrylic so as to partition the specific area 9 and the area on the front side of the specific area 9 at the position where the specific area 9 is provided on the surface of the game board 2. A plate is provided. Thus, since the specific area 9 is configured so that the player can visually recognize the inside thereof, the player can see the game balls being distributed by the Kroon 94 while being glad about the movement of the game balls. You can enjoy watching.

  Further, although not shown in the figure, a first ball that detects a game ball that has entered the first ball slot 91 and outputs a detection signal to the game control board 100 below the croon 94. Detecting a game ball that has entered the second entrance 92 and a second entrance switch that outputs the detection signal to the game control board 100, and entered the third entrance 93 A second entrance switch that detects a game ball and outputs a detection signal to the game control board 100 is provided.

  The main CPU 101 of the game control board 100 selects the number of round games in the jackpot game based on which of the three entrance switches receives the detection signal after the condition device is activated. To do. The process of selecting the number of rounds in this way corresponds to the second lottery here.

  Thus, the second lottery is not limited to a lottery using a random number, and may be a lottery using an accessory. When the number of rounds is selected as described above, the so-called accessory continuous activation device is activated, and the opening pattern determined by the first lottery (using the design random number) and the first (using the accessory) The jackpot game is executed based on the number of rounds determined by the two lotteries.

  Here, the case where the specific area 9 is partitioned from the game area 10 by the specific prize opening 18 has been described, but the specific area 9 and the game area 10 are integrally configured without providing the specific prize opening 18. May be.

  In addition, here, the case where the croon 94 is fixed has been described, but a configuration in which the croon 94 rotates about the vertical direction as an axial direction may be employed. Further, the number of entrances formed in the croon 94 is not limited to three, and may be two or four or more.

[Second modification regarding the second lottery]
In the 1st modification regarding the 2nd lottery, the case where the 2nd lottery using an accessory was performed was explained. On the other hand, you may make it perform the 2nd lottery using an accessory and a random number.

  FIG. 49 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the second lottery using an accessory and a random number. As illustrated in FIGS. 49 (A) and 49 (B), the croon 94 described above based on FIG. 48 may be configured to include a first entrance 96 and a second entrance 97. . Here, the first entrance 96 corresponds to “8 rounds”, for example, and the second entrance 97 corresponds to “4 rounds” and “16 rounds”, for example. Although not shown in the figure, a first entrance switch that detects a game ball that has entered the first entrance 96 and outputs a detection signal to the game control board 100 below the croon 94. And a second entrance switch that detects a game ball that has entered the second entrance 97 and outputs a detection signal to the game control board 100.

  The main CPU 101 acquires the incoming random number and stores it in the main RAM 103 at the timing when the detection signal from the first entrance switch or the second entrance switch is input. This incoming random number is incremented by “1” every time the random number updating process in step S1 described above is performed, and the main CPU 101 enters the count value when the detection signal is input from any of the entrance switch. Get as a random number.

  FIG. 50 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a round number selection table stored in the main ROM 102 with respect to the second modification regarding the second lottery. As exemplified in FIG. 50, in the round number selection table, the range that the incoming random number can take is set to “0” to “99”. And 100 random numbers from “0” to “99” are assigned to 8 rounds, and 50 random values from “0” to “49” are assigned to 4 rounds, Fifty random numbers from “50” to “99” are assigned to 16 rounds.

  When a detection signal indicating that a game ball has entered the first entrance 96 corresponding to 8 rounds is input from the first entrance switch, the main CPU 101 acquires an entrance random number. As illustrated in FIG. 50, since 100 random numbers are associated with 8 rounds, the incoming random number acquired by the main CPU 101 is associated with 8 rounds. Will always match one of the following. Therefore, when a game ball enters the first entrance 96, 8 rounds are always selected as the number of rounds.

  On the other hand, when the detection signal indicating that a game ball has entered the second entrance slot 97 corresponding to 4 rounds or 16 rounds is input from the second entrance switch, the main CPU 101 obtains an entrance random number. To do. Then, 4 rounds or 16 rounds are selected based on whether the acquired incoming random number matches a random number value corresponding to 4 rounds or a random number value corresponding to 16 rounds. As described above with reference to FIG. 50, 50 random numbers “0” to “49” are associated with 4 rounds, and “50” to “99” are associated with 16 rounds. Since 50 random numbers are associated with each other, when a game ball enters the second entrance 97, the ratio of selecting 4 rounds and the ratio of selecting 16 rounds are both 50%. It is.

  As described above, in another embodiment, the second lottery may be performed using both an accessory and a random number.

  Note that, as illustrated in FIGS. 49 (A) and 49 (B), here, the player arbitrarily determines whether to enter the game ball into the first entrance 96 or the second entrance 97. In the above description, the Kroon 94 is configured so that it cannot be selected. On the other hand, in another embodiment, for example, a distribution member that distributes a right-handed game ball to the first entrance 96 or the second entrance 97 is provided so that the player can enter the first entrance A configuration in which a game ball can be launched aiming at one of the 96 and the second entrance 97 may be employed.

[Third Modification for Second Lottery]
In another embodiment, the number of rounds and the opening pattern are determined by the first lottery using the design random numbers, and the game state (probability / non-probability change: jackpot probability) after the jackpot game is ended by the second lottery using the accessory. It may be determined.

  FIG. 51 is an explanatory diagram for describing a second lottery in which a gaming state is selected using an accessory. In order to realize the above-described configuration, for example, it is conceivable to configure the croon 94 as follows. That is, as illustrated in FIGS. 51A and 51B, a V winning opening 941 and a lost winning opening 942 and 943 are provided for the Kroon 94. Although not shown in the drawing, a V entrance switch that detects a game ball that has entered the V prize opening 941 and outputs a detection signal to the game control board 100 below the Kleon 94. , Detecting a game ball that has entered the lose prize opening 942 and outputting a detection signal to the game control board 100, and detecting a game ball that has entered the lose prize opening 943, A V entrance switch that outputs a detection signal to the game control board 100 is provided.

  For example, in a predetermined round game of the jackpot game (for example, the first round game), when a game ball hit by the player to the right enters the specific area 9 through the specific winning opening 18, the game ball is awarded a V prize. A ball is entered into one of the mouth 941, the loser winning port 942, and the loser winning port 943. Here, when a detection signal indicating that a game ball has entered the V prize opening 941 is input from the V entrance switch, the main CPU 101 displays “probable change game state” after the jackpot game ends (until the next jackpot). To control the game. On the other hand, when a detection signal indicating that a game ball has entered the lose ball entrance 942 or the lose ball entrance 943 is input from the lose ball entrance switch, The game is controlled in the “short-time gaming state” (until the special symbol determination is performed for the first time).

  In this way, the V winning opening 941 and the V winning opening switch functioning as a probability changing switch are provided, and the game is played in the probability changing gaming state after the jackpot game is finished based on whether or not the game ball is detected by the V winning opening switch. You may make it perform the 2nd lottery which determines whether it controls.

  Here, when the game ball does not win V, that is, when the game ball enters the lose ball entrance 942 or the lose ball entrance 943, the game is played in the “short-time game state” after the jackpot game ends. Although the case of controlling has been described as an example, in another embodiment, when a game ball enters the lose ball entrance 942 or the lose ball entrance 943, the game is played in the “normal game state” after the jackpot game is over. May be controlled.

  In addition, the process of determining the game state after the big hit game using the cron 94 may be performed in round games after the second round. In addition, before the jackpot game is started, that is, for example, between the time when the condition device is activated and the time when the accessory continuous operation device is activated, a process of determining the game state after the jackpot game is finished using the croon 94 May be performed.

[Other variations]
In addition, this invention is not limited to said each embodiment and modification, For example, the following forms may be sufficient. That is, in the above embodiment, the case where the present invention is applied to a so-called one-type pachinko gaming machine has been described. However, the present invention is applied to other gaming machines such as a so-called one-type two-type mixed pachinko gaming machine. You may apply.

  Moreover, the combination of the parameter (setting information) determined by the first lottery and the parameter (setting information) determined by the second lottery is not limited to the combinations exemplified in the above embodiments and modifications. Needless to say, other combinations may be used.

  Further, in addition to the first lottery and the second lottery described above, by further executing a third lottery that is different from these lotteries, parameters relating to the execution of the jackpot game and parameters relating to the game after the jackpot game is ended, A plurality of parameters including may be determined. That is, the lottery for determining a plurality of parameters is not limited to two lotteries, and a plurality of parameters may be determined by three or more lotteries.

  In addition, the configuration of the gaming machine 1 and the operation mode of each member described in the embodiment and the modification are merely examples, and it is needless to say that the present invention can be realized with other configurations and operation modes. Further, the order of processing, the set value, the threshold value used for determination, etc. in the flowcharts described above are merely examples, and the present invention can be realized with other orders and values without departing from the scope of the present invention. Needless to say. The screen diagrams and the like exemplified in the above embodiment are merely examples, and other modes may be used.

1 gaming machine 5 liquid crystal display (liquid crystal screen)
24 Speaker 7 Directional character 100 Game control board 101 Main CPU
102 Main ROM
103 Main RAM
130 Production control board 131 Sub CPU
132 Sub ROM
133 Sub RAM
134 RTC
140 Image Sound Control Board 141 General CPU
142 Control ROM
143 Control RAM
144 VDP
145 Acoustic DSP
150 Lamp control board 151 Lamp CPU
152 Lamp ROM
153 Lamp RAM

Claims (2)

Special game determination means for determining whether or not to execute a special game advantageous to the player when the start condition is satisfied;
A symbol display control means for stopping and displaying a symbol indicating the determination result of the special game determining means after the symbols are variably displayed on the predetermined symbol display means;
Special game execution means for executing the special game when a symbol indicating that the special game is executed by the special game determination means is stopped and displayed on the symbol display means;
Game control means for controlling the game after the end of the special game;
Parameter determining means for determining a plurality of parameters including a parameter relating to execution of the special game and a parameter relating to the game after the special game is ended when the special game is determined to be executed by the special game determining means; With
The parameter determination means includes
Determining a part of the plurality of parameters based on the first lottery;
Determining a remaining parameter of the plurality of parameters based on a second lottery;
The special game execution means includes
Executing the special game based on the parameters related to the execution of the special game determined by the parameter determining means;
The game control means includes
A gaming machine that controls a game after the end of a special game based on a parameter relating to a game after the end of the special game determined by the parameter determining means. The parameter determination means includes
The first lottery is executed at the first lottery execution timing,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the second lottery is executed at a second lottery execution timing different from the first lottery execution timing.

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