JP2006325730A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To generate a performance having two jackpot lotteries. <P>SOLUTION: When specified video data for jackpot is selected, decoration figures within a display area of a decoration pattern display device are variably displayed and a pattern 112 of a "window" is displayed in the variation of three trains of decoration figures. Then, the dummy decoration figures are displayed in the ready for win state within the pattern 112 of the "window" and the variation is stopped with the jackpot combination. Next, the dummy decoration figures and the pattern 112 of the "window" are deleted and after the decoration figures gets into the ready-for-win state, the variation is stopped with the jackpot combination. Therefore, the execution of the first jackpot lottery is performed visually based on the sequential display of the dummy decoration figures in the variation and the stoppage of the variation and the second jackpot lottery is performed visually based on the sequential display of the decoration figures in the variation and the stoppage of the variation. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine having a configuration in which a symbol game for sequentially displaying a plurality of identification symbols on a symbol display in a variable state and a variable stop state is generated as an image.

The gaming machine is configured to acquire a random number update result based on a game ball winning a starting opening, and to draw a big hit and miss based on comparing the random value acquisition result with a big hit value. There is something. In this configuration, when winning a lottery, a number of symbols are displayed in a variable state, followed by a stop combination with a predetermined combination of big hits. is doing. In this conventional gaming machine, a lamp is blinked before a plurality of identification symbols are stopped and displayed in a jackpot combination, and the player is notified that a plurality of identification symbols are variably stopped in a jackpot combination.
JP 2004-337436 A

  In the case of the above-described conventional configuration, only the presence or absence of a big hit is notified in accordance with the presence or absence of the blinking of the lamp, so that the player can only have an interest in waiting for the blinking of the lamp. For this reason, the Applicant attaches identification information for identifying big hits and misses to a plurality of notice symbols, and displays a plurality of notice symbols in advance of a picture game image that displays a plurality of identification symbols in a variable state and a variable stop state. The idea of improving the interest was created by displaying the game of the game in which the game is displayed in the variable state and the variable stop state in order to make it possible for the jackpot lottery to be performed twice.

  This invention is made | formed in view of the said situation, The objective is to provide the game machine which can generate | occur | produce the production | presentation in which the big winning lottery is performed twice.

<About the gaming machine according to claim 1>
The gaming machine according to claim 1 includes 1) random number updating means to 8) notice symbol setting means, and 7) moving image data reproducing means performs the first control of 7-1) to the eighth control of 7-8). 8) The notice symbol setting means performs the control of 8-1) and the control of 8-2).
1) The random number update means updates the random number value at a constant cycle. Step S5 in FIG. 4 is an example of a random number updating unit, and the random counter R3 updated by the random number updating unit in step S5 corresponds to a random value.
2) The start port sensor detects that a game ball has won the start port and outputs a start signal. The special symbol start sensor 25 in FIG. 3 is an example of a start port sensor, and the special symbol start signal output from the special symbol start sensor 25 corresponds to a start signal.
3) The random number acquisition unit acquires the update result of the random number value based on the output of the start signal from the start port sensor, and step S6 in FIG. 4 is an example of the random number acquisition unit.
4) The winning determination means is for determining whether to open the variable winning opening or not to open the variable winning opening based on the acquisition result of the random number acquiring means. Step S42 in FIG. 8 is an example of a winning determination means, and the big winning opening 27 in FIG. 2 is an example of a variable winning opening.
5) The variable information selecting means selects the variable information from the plurality of variable information for the big hit when the winning determination means determines the big hit, and the variable information selecting means among the plurality of variable information for winning when the winning determination means determines the loss 4 is an example of variable information selecting means. The variation patterns P1 to P7 in FIG. 10 correspond to a plurality of jackpot variable information that can be selected by the variable information selection means in step S8 when determining the jackpot, and the variation patterns P8 to P14 and the variation pattern P15 in FIG. This variable information selection means corresponds to a plurality of pieces of variable information for detachment that can be selected at the time of determination of detachment.
6) The moving image data selecting means selects one corresponding to the selection result of the variable information selecting means from the plurality of moving image data. The symbol control circuit 80 in FIG. 3 is an example of moving image data selection means. The video data V1-1 to V7-1 in FIG. 23 and the video data V8-1 to V15-1 in FIG. This corresponds to the moving image data to be selected based on.
7) The moving image data reproducing means generates a video according to the selection result of the moving image data selecting means on the symbol display based on reproducing the moving image data according to the selection result of the moving image data selecting means, and the moving image data selecting means An image of a symbol game is generated in which a plurality of identification symbols are sequentially displayed in a variable state and a variable stop state on an image corresponding to a selection result. The symbol control circuit 80 of FIG. 3 is an example of moving image data reproducing means, and FIGS. 28 to 30, FIG. 32, and FIG. 34 illustrate examples of reproduction results of moving image data. The moving image data reproducing means is configured such that when the moving image data selecting means selects the predetermined video data for big hit based on the predetermined variable information for big hit, the first control in 7-1) to the eighth in 7-7). When control is performed and the moving image data selection means selects predetermined moving image data for outreach based on predetermined variable information for outreach, the seventh control in 7-8) replaces the seventh control in 7-7). 8 is performed. The fluctuation patterns P1 to P2 in FIG. 10 correspond to predetermined variable information for big hit, and the video data V1-1 to V2-2 in FIG. 23 correspond to predetermined moving picture data for big hit. The fluctuation patterns P8 to P9 in FIG. 11 correspond to predetermined fluctuation patterns for removal, and the video data V8-1 to V9-1 in FIG. 24 correspond to predetermined movement data for removal.
8) The notice symbol setting means sets a plurality of notice symbols to which identification information for identifying the big hit and miss is attached, and FIG. 25 shows an example of the notice symbol setting means. The notice symbol setting means in FIG. 25 sets a plurality of notice symbols with numerical information attached thereto, but is not limited to this, for example, character information such as alphabet symbols, hiragana symbols, katakana symbols, etc. You may set a notice symbol attached with.
8-1) When the variable information selecting means selects predetermined variable information for jackpot, the notice symbol setting means selectively selects a control for setting a plurality of notice symbols to a combination of jackpots and a control for setting a combination of miss reach Is what you do. This control is described in FIG. 25, and the fluctuation patterns P1 and P2 in FIG. 10 correspond to predetermined variable information for jackpot. The jackpot combination is a predetermined combination determined in advance, and the notice symbol setting means in FIG. 25 sets a plurality of notice symbols to the jackpot combination that is all the same type. The combination of outreach is a combination in which the stop order may be a jackpot combination in the variable stop state of the remaining notice symbols excluding the final notice symbol, and it will not become a jackpot combination in the variable stop state of the final notice symbol Yes, the notice symbol setting means in FIG. 25 sets a combination of outliers in which the remaining notice symbols are of the same type and the final identification symbol is different from the remaining notice symbols.
8-2) The notice symbol setting means performs control to set a plurality of notice symbols as a combination of detach reach when the variable information selection means selects predetermined variable information for detachment, and the fluctuation pattern P8 in FIG. P9 corresponds to a predetermined variation pattern for detachment. This control is described in FIG.
7-1) The moving image data reproducing means is used for outreach when the moving image data selection means selects predetermined video data for big hit based on predetermined variable information for big hit and for predetermined reach information for outreach The first control for variably displaying a plurality of identification symbols in the display area of the symbol display device is performed both when the predetermined moving image data is selected. An example of this first control is shown in FIGS. 27 and 32. FIG. 28 (b) shows that video data selection means selects predetermined video data for big hit based on predetermined variable information for big hit. FIG. 30B shows an example of the display result of the first control in the case where the video data selection means selects the predetermined moving image data for detachment based on the predetermined variable information for detachment. An example of a display result of control 1 is shown.
7-2) The moving image data reproducing means is used for outreach when the moving image data selecting means selects the predetermined video data for big hit based on the predetermined variable information for big hit and the predetermined variable information for outreach When the predetermined moving image data is selected, a plurality of identification symbols are variably displayed in the display area of the symbol display, and then a window partitioned with respect to the display area is displayed in the display area of the symbol display Second control is performed. An example of the second control is shown in FIGS. 27 and 32. FIG. 28 (e) shows that the video data selection means selects the predetermined video data for big hit based on the predetermined variable information for big hit. FIG. 30E shows an example of the display result of the second control in the case where the video data selection means selects the predetermined moving image data for detachment based on the predetermined variable information for detachment. An example of a display result of control No. 2 is shown.
7-3) The moving image data reproducing means is used for outreach when the moving image data selection means selects predetermined video data for big hit based on predetermined variable information for big hit and for predetermined reach information for outreach When the predetermined moving image data is selected, the third control for generating the first reach effect in the window is performed. This first reach effect is to variably display the final notice symbol in a state where the remaining notice symbols of the plurality of notice symbols are stopped and displayed in a combination according to the setting result of the notice symbol setting means. FIG. 30F shows an example of the display result of the third control when the moving image data selection means selects the predetermined video data for big hit based on the predetermined variable information for big hit, and FIG. An example of the display result of the third control when the moving image data selection means selects predetermined moving image data for detachment based on predetermined variable information for detachment is shown. An example of this third control is described in FIGS.
7-4) The moving image data reproducing means is used for outreach when the moving image data selecting means selects the predetermined video data for big hit based on the predetermined variable information for big hit and the predetermined variable information for outreach When the predetermined moving image data is selected, the fourth control for stopping and displaying the final notice symbol according to the setting result of the notice symbol setting means is performed in the first reach effect. An example of the fourth control is shown in FIGS. 27 and 32. FIG. 28 (g) shows that the video data selection means selects the predetermined video data for big hit based on the predetermined variable information for big hit. FIG. 30 (g) shows an example of the display result of the fourth control in the case where the video data selection means selects the predetermined moving image data for detachment based on the predetermined variable information for detachment. 4 shows an example of a display result of control No. 4.
7-5) The moving image data reproducing means is used for outreach when the moving image data selecting means selects predetermined video data for big hit based on predetermined variable information for big hit and for predetermined reach information for outreach When the predetermined moving image data is selected, the fifth control for deleting the plurality of notice symbols and the window is performed after the final notice symbol is stopped and displayed in the first reach effect. An example of the fifth control is shown in FIGS. 27 and 32. FIG. 28 (h) shows that the video data selection means selects predetermined video data for big hit based on the predetermined variable information for big hit. FIG. 30H shows an example of the display result of the fifth control in the case where the moving image data selecting means selects the predetermined moving image data for detachment based on the predetermined variable information for detachment. 5 shows an example of a display result of control No. 5.
7-6) The moving image data reproducing means is used for outreach when the moving image data selecting means selects the predetermined video data for big hit based on the predetermined variable information for big hit and the predetermined variable information for outreach When the predetermined moving image data is selected, the final identification symbol is variably displayed in a state in which the remaining identification symbols other than the final identification symbol whose stop order is the last among the plurality of identification symbols are stopped and displayed in a combination of reach. The sixth control for generating the reach effect of No. 2 after the end of the fifth control is performed, and the combination of reach is a jackpot in which a plurality of identification symbols are determined in advance when the final identification symbol is variably stopped. A combination having a possibility of combination is referred to. An example of this sixth control is shown in FIGS. 27 and 32. FIG. 28 (i) shows that the video data selection means selects predetermined video data for big hit based on the predetermined variable information for big hit. FIG. 30 (i) shows an example of the display result of the sixth control in the case where the video data selection means selects the predetermined moving image data for detachment based on the predetermined variable information for detachment. 6 shows an example of a display result of control No. 6.
7-7) When the moving image data selecting means selects the predetermined video data for big hit based on the predetermined variable information for big hit, the moving image data reproducing means uses a second reach effect to generate a plurality of final identification symbols. Seventh control is performed to stop and display so that the identification symbol is a big hit combination. An example of the seventh control is described in FIGS. 27 and 32, and FIGS. 29 (e) and 33 (d) show examples of display results of the seventh control. The seventh control in FIG. 27 and the seventh control in FIG. 32 stop and display a plurality of identification symbols in a combination of jackpots that are all of the same type as each other. The sixth control in FIG. In the sixth control, the remaining identification symbols are stopped and displayed with a reach combination of the same type.
7-8) When the moving image data selecting means selects the predetermined moving image data for detachment based on the predetermined variable information for detachment, the moving image data reproducing means displays a plurality of final identification symbols in the second reach effect. Eighth control is performed to stop and display so that the identification symbol does not become a big hit combination. An example of the eighth control is described in FIGS. 27 and 32, and (e) in FIG. 31 and (d) in FIG. 34 show the display results of the eighth control. In the eighth control of FIG. 27 and the eighth control of FIG. 32, a plurality of identification symbols are different from each other in the remaining identification symbols, and the final identification symbol is different from the remaining identification symbols. Stop display in combination.
<About other 1 gaming machine>
The other one gaming machine is characterized in that 7) the moving image data reproducing means performs the eleventh control in 7-11) to the sixteenth control in 7-16). In the 11th control of 7-11) to the 16th control of 7-16), the moving image data selecting means selects another predetermined moving image data for big hit based on another predetermined variable information for big hit. This is performed when another predetermined moving image data for detachment is selected based on the case and another predetermined variable information for detachment.
7-11) An eleventh control for variably displaying a plurality of identification symbols in the display area of the symbol display is performed.
7-12) A twelfth control is performed to display a window partitioned with respect to the display area in the display area of the symbol display after variably displaying a plurality of identification symbols in the display area of the symbol display.
7-13) A first reach effect is generated in the window to variably display the final notice symbol in a state where the remaining notice symbols of the plurality of notice symbols are of the same type as the identification symbol setting result and stopped. 13 is controlled.
7-14) The fourteenth control for stopping and displaying the final notice symbol with the same kind as the setting result of the identification symbol in the first reach production is performed.
7-15) The fifteenth control is performed to erase the window after the last notice symbol is stopped and displayed in the first reach production.
7-16) After the window is erased, a sixteenth control for enlarging and displaying a plurality of notice symbols as identification symbols is performed.

<When predetermined video data for removal is selected>
A plurality of identification symbols are variably displayed in the display area of the symbol display device in the first control, and a window is displayed in the display area of the symbol display device in the second control. The first reach effect is generated in the window by the third control, and the first reach effect in the window is ended by the fourth control. The first reach effect is to display the remaining notice symbols in combination with the reach except for the final notice symbol, and stop and display the final notice symbol in the reach state. When the final notice symbol is stopped, the plurality of notice symbols are surely removed and become a combination of reach based on the fact that the final notice symbol is stopped and displayed.

A plurality of notice symbols and windows are erased by the fifth control. Then, the second reach effect is generated in the display area by the sixth control, and the second reach effect is ended by the eighth control. The second reach effect is to display the remaining identification symbols excluding the final identification symbol as a combination of reach, and to stop display the final identification symbol in the reach state. The predetermined moving image data for selection is selected. When this is done, a plurality of identification symbols are always out of reach based on the fact that the final identification symbol is stopped and displayed.
<When predetermined video data for jackpot is selected>
A plurality of identification symbols are variably displayed in the display area of the symbol display device in the first control, and a window is displayed in the display area of the symbol display device in the second control. The first reach effect is generated in the window by the third control, and the first reach effect in the window is ended by the fourth control. When the predetermined video data for the big hit is selected, the final notice symbol is stopped and displayed in the first reach production. It becomes a combination of reach.

  A plurality of notice symbols and windows are erased by the fifth control. Then, the second reach effect is generated in the display area by the sixth control, and the second reach effect is ended by the seventh control. When the predetermined video data for the big hit is selected, the plurality of identification symbols are always a combination of the big hits based on the fact that the final identification symbol is stopped and displayed.

  Whether the predetermined moving image data for losing is selected or the predetermined moving image data for jackpot is selected, the big hit is based on the fact that a plurality of notice symbols are displayed in the variable state and the variable stop state in order. The fact that the first lottery has been performed is produced in a visual way, and the second lottery for jackpot is performed based on the fact that a plurality of identification symbols are displayed in order in a variable state and a variable stop state. Produced in a visual way. Therefore, in addition to the pleasure of seeing in what combination a plurality of identification symbols are stopped, the pleasure of seeing in which combination of the plurality of notice symbols is added, so the interest of the game is enhanced. In addition, when multiple notice symbols stop in a jackpot combination, multiple identification symbols always stop in a jackpot combination, so betray the player's expectation that multiple identification symbols will be a jackpot combination. There are no advantages. In addition, there is a possibility that even if multiple notice symbols stop with a combination of detachment reach, multiple identification symbols may stop with a jackpot combination, so the player's interest will continue until the final identification symbol stops is there.

1. Description of Mechanical Configuration As shown in FIG. 1, an outer frame 1 is installed on the Taijima island of the pachinko hall. The outer frame 1 has a rectangular tube shape whose front and rear surfaces are open. A front frame 2 is mounted on the front end surface of the outer frame 1 so as to be rotatable about a vertical axis on the left side. A horizontally long rectangular lower plate 3 positioned at the lower end is fixed to the front surface of the front frame 2, and a lower plate 4 whose upper surface is open is fixed to the front surface of the lower plate 3. An upper plate 5 is disposed above the lower plate 3. The upper plate 5 is attached to the front frame 2, and an upper plate 6 having an open upper surface is fixed to the front surface of the upper plate 5.

  A handle base 7 is fixed to the front surface of the lower plate 3 at the right end, and a firing handle 8 is rotatably attached to the handle base 7. A firing motor 9 is fixed to the rear of the firing handle 8, and a hitting ball 10 is connected to a rotation shaft of the firing motor 9. The firing motor 9 corresponds to a driving source of the hitting ball 10, and when the shooting handle 8 is rotated, a driving power is supplied to the shooting motor 9, and the upper plate is driven based on the driving of the hitting ball 10. Play the game balls in 6 out of the upper plate 6.

  A window frame 11 is mounted on the front surface of the front frame 2. This window frame 11 has a circular hole-shaped window portion 12, and a transparent glass window 13 is fixed to the inner peripheral surface of the window portion 12. Speakers 14 are fixed to the rear surface of the window frame 11 at the upper left corner and the upper right corner, and a net-like speaker cover 15 is disposed in front of each speaker 14. Each speaker cover 15 is fixed to the window frame 11, and the game sound reproduced by each speaker 14 is emitted through the front speaker cover 15. A lamp cover 16 is fixed to the window frame 11 between both speakers 14, and a plurality of illumination LEDs 17 are arranged behind the lamp cover 16. Each of these illumination LEDs 17 is fixed to the window frame 11, and the lamp cover 16 is illuminated from behind based on the fact that the illumination LEDs 17 emit light.

  As shown in FIG. 2, a game board 18 is attached to the front frame 2, and the game board 18 is covered from the front by the glass window 13 of the window frame 11. An outer rail 19 and an inner rail 20 are fixed to the front surface of the game board 18. A launch passage 21 is formed between the outer rail 19 and the inner rail 20, and the game ball that is hit by the hitting ball 10 is discharged into the game area 22 through the launch passage 21. A plurality of obstacle nails 23 are driven into the game area 22, and the game balls released into the game area 22 fall within the game area 22 while hitting the obstacle nails 23. This game area 22 refers to a circular area surrounded by the outer rail 19 and the inner rail 20 (the remaining area of the launch passage 21), and corresponds to a rolling area that is the maximum range in which the game ball can roll.

  A pocket-shaped special symbol starting port 24 whose upper surface is open is fixed in the game area 22. A special symbol start sensor 25 (see FIG. 3) consisting of a proximity switch is fixed in the special symbol start port 24, and the special symbol start sensor 25 detects that a game ball has won a prize in the special symbol start port 24. Then, a special symbol start signal is output. The special symbol start port 24 corresponds to a start port, the special symbol start sensor 25 corresponds to a start port sensor, and the special symbol start signal output from the special symbol start sensor 25 corresponds to a start signal.

  As shown in FIG. 2, a prize opening base plate 26 is fixed in the game area 22, and a square cylindrical large winning opening 27 whose front surface is open is fixed to the prize opening base plate 26. A count sensor 28 (see FIG. 3) comprising a proximity switch is fixed in the special winning opening 27, and the count sensor 28 detects that a game ball has won the special winning opening 27 and outputs a count signal. To do. This big winning opening 27 corresponds to a variable winning opening.

  As shown in FIG. 2, a door 29 is attached to the winning prize base plate 26 so as to be rotatable about a horizontal shaft 30 at the lower end. The door 30 is connected to a plunger of a special winning opening solenoid 31 (see FIG. 3), and the special winning opening solenoid 31 plays a game on the front of the special winning opening 27 based on turning the door 29 in a vertical state. The ball is closed so that it cannot be won, and the front of the big winning opening 27 is opened so that the game ball can win based on the turning operation of the door 29 in a horizontal state where the door 29 falls forward. In other words, the big winning opening 27 is switched between a closed state in which the game balls cannot be won and an open state in which the game balls can be won.

  As shown in FIG. 2, a display base plate 32 is fixed in the game area 22, and a special symbol display 33 is fixed to the display base plate 32. The special symbol display 33 is composed of an LED display. The special symbol display 33 displays “7” as a jackpot symbol and “−” as a miss symbol. These jackpot symbol “7” and off symbol “−” correspond to special symbols, and the player is notified of the jackpot based on the fact that the jackpot symbol “7” is displayed on the special symbol display 33, An outage is notified based on the display of the out symbol “-”.

A decorative symbol display 34 corresponding to a symbol display is fixed to the display base plate 32. The decorative symbol display 34 is composed of a color liquid crystal display having a larger display area than the special symbol display 33, and the decorative symbol display 34 displays a decorative symbol. This decorative symbol is composed of three columns of numeric symbols that visually create a state in which the type of special symbol is determined, and the numeric symbols in each column correspond to symbol elements of the decorative symbol. The symbol elements of this decorative symbol function as identification symbols, the symbol elements in the middle row correspond to the symbol symbols with the final stop order, and the symbol elements in the left column and the symbol elements in the right column are the remaining identifier symbols. Equivalent to.
2. Description of Electrical Configuration The main control circuit 50 in FIG. 3 is the highest-level control means for controlling the game content, and has a CPU 51, ROM 52 and RAM 53. A control program and control data are recorded in the ROM 52 of the main control circuit 50, and the CPU 51 executes a control operation based on the control program and control data in the ROM 52 using the RAM 53 as a work area. The main control circuit 50 corresponds to a random number update unit, a random number acquisition unit, a winning determination unit, and a variable information selection unit.

  The input circuit 54 shapes the special symbol start signal from the special symbol start sensor 25 and the count signal from the count sensor 28 and outputs the waveform to the main control circuit 50. The main control circuit 50 receives the special signal from the input circuit 54. A prize ball command is set based on detecting either the symbol start signal or the count signal. The timer circuit 55 outputs a pulse signal to the main control circuit 50 periodically (specifically, every 4 msec). The main control circuit 50 executes a processing operation every time the pulse signal from the timer circuit 55 is detected. To do.

  The solenoid circuit 56 cuts off the power of the special winning opening solenoid 31, and the main control circuit 50 opens and closes the door 29 of the special winning opening 27 based on driving control of the solenoid circuit 56. The LED circuit 57 displays a special symbol on the special symbol display 33, and the main control circuit 50 controls the display content of the special symbol display 33 based on driving control of the LED circuit 57.

  The payout control circuit 60 controls the payout operation of the prize balls, and has a CPU 61, a ROM 62, and a RAM 63. A control program and control data are recorded in the ROM 62 of the payout control circuit 60, and the CPU 61 executes a payout operation of the game ball based on the control program and control data in the ROM 62 using the RAM 63 as a work area. The payout control circuit 60 receives a prize ball command from the main control circuit 50, and sets a drive signal based on detecting the prize ball command.

  The motor circuit 64 is provided with a drive signal setting result from the payout control circuit 60, and supplies a driving pulse signal to the stepping motor 65 based on the drive signal from the payout control circuit 60. The stepping motor 65 corresponds to a drive source of a prize ball payout device for paying out game balls as prize balls into the upper plate 6. The upper balls 6 have prize balls based on the driving of the stepping motor 65. The number of prize balls according to the command is paid out.

  The effect control circuit 70 comprehensively controls the effect contents of the decorative symbol game, and includes a CPU 71, a ROM 72, and a RAM 73. A control program and control data are recorded in the ROM 72 of the effect control circuit 70, and the CPU 71 executes processing operations based on the control program and control data in the ROM 72 using the RAM 73 as a work area. The effect control circuit 70 receives a command from the main control circuit 50 and sets the command based on detecting the command from the main control circuit 50. The timer circuit 74 periodically outputs a pulse signal to the effect control circuit 70 (specifically, every 4 msec), and the effect control circuit 70 executes a processing operation every time the pulse signal from the timer circuit 74 is detected. To do.

  The symbol control circuit 80 includes a CPU 81, a ROM 82, a RAM 83, a VDP 84, a VROM 85, and a VRAM 86. The CPU 81 of the symbol control circuit 80 sets control data based on a command from the effect control circuit 70, and instructs the VDP 84 to select video data in accordance with the control data setting result. The corresponding video data is selected from the VROM 85, and a display signal is generated based on the selection result of the video data. The VDP 84 transmits the display signal setting result to the LCD circuit 87, and the LCD circuit 87 displays an image corresponding to the display signal from the VDP 84 on the decorative design display 34. A series of operations of the CPU 81 and the VDP 84 are performed based on a control program and control data recorded in the ROM 82, and the RAM 83 and the VRAM 85 function as work memories for the CPU 81 and the VDP 84. The symbol control circuit 80 corresponds to moving image data selecting means, moving image data reproducing means, and notice symbol setting means.

  The sound control circuit 90 includes a CPU 91, a ROM 92 and a RAM 93. The CPU 91 of the sound control circuit 90 selects sound data corresponding to the command from the effect control circuit 70 from the ROM 92, generates a sound signal based on the selection result of the sound data, and transmits it to the speaker circuit 94. The speaker circuit 94 outputs sound corresponding to the sound signal from both speakers 14. The series of operations of the CPU 91 is performed based on the control program and control data recorded in the ROM 92, and the RAM 93 functions as a work memory for the CPU 91.

The illumination control circuit 100 includes a CPU 101, a ROM 102, and a RAM 103. The CPU 101 of the illumination control circuit 100 selects illumination data corresponding to the command from the effect control circuit 70 from the ROM 102, generates an illumination signal based on the selection result of the illumination data, and transmits it to the LED circuit 104. In other words, the LED circuit 104 causes the illumination LED 17 to emit light with contents corresponding to the illumination signal. The series of operations of the CPU 101 is performed based on the control program and control data recorded in the ROM 102, and the RAM 103 functions as a work memory of the CPU 101.
3. Explanation of gaming functions 3-1. Special Symbol Game Function When a player inserts a game ball into the upper plate 6 and rotates the launch handle 8, the game ball is launched into the game board 18 and falls while hitting the obstacle nail 23. When this game ball wins in the special symbol start opening 24, a set number of game balls are paid out as prize balls in the upper plate 6 from the prize ball payout device, and the special symbol game is started. In this special symbol game, special symbols are sequentially displayed on the special symbol display 33 in a variable state and a variable stop state, and a special symbol is notified to the player according to the type of the special symbol in the variable stop state. The outline of the game is as follows.

The special symbol display 33 displays either the special symbol “7” or “-” in a stationary state, and when the game ball effectively wins in the special symbol start opening 24, the special symbol starts to fluctuate. . This variation refers to a change in the type of the special symbol, and the special symbol change order is set in the order of “7” → “−” → “7” →. This special symbol notifies the player of the big hit based on the stop of the fluctuation at “7”, and notifies the player of the loss based on the stop of the fluctuation at “−”. The time required to stop is called the special symbol variation display time.
3-2. Big hit game function When the big win symbol is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 33, the big hit game is started. This big hit game is to open the grand prize opening 27 and generate a player's advantageous state in which the game ball is allowed to win in the big prize opening 27. The maximum number of the big prize openings 27 (10). The game ball is held in the open state until the number condition for the game balls to win or the time condition for the open time to reach the upper limit (30 sec) is satisfied. The opening / closing operation based on the number condition and the time condition of the big winning opening 27 is called a big hit round, and the big hit round is repeated a fixed number of times (15 times). The repetition of the big hit round is equivalent to the big hit game. During each big hit round, the big hit round is displayed on the decorative symbol display 34, and during the big hit round display, both speakers 14 are linked to the display contents. A game sound is output, and the plurality of illumination LEDs 17 emit light in conjunction with display contents.
3-3. Special symbol game hold function The special symbol game is put on hold when the game ball is effectively won in the special symbol start port 24 during the special symbol game in which the special symbol game cannot be started immediately or during the big hit game. An upper limit value is set for the number of times this special symbol game is held, and the special symbol game is not held when the game ball wins in the special symbol start port 24 with the number of times the hold has reached the upper limit value. A winning of a game ball in which the special symbol game is not held is referred to as an invalid winning, and a winning in which the special symbol game is held is referred to as an effective winning.
3-4. Decorative design game function (design game function)
When the game ball effectively wins in the special symbol start opening 24, the decorative symbol game is started in conjunction with the special symbol game. This decorative symbol game displays a moving image on the decorative symbol display 34 based on the reproduction of video data, outputs game sounds according to the display contents of the moving image from both speakers 14, and turns on the plurality of illumination LEDs 17 It is composed by emitting light according to the display content of the moving image surface, and the outline of the decorative design game is as follows.

  On the decorative symbol display 34, any one of the symbol symbols “1” to “8” is displayed in a stationary state as a symbol element in the left column, a symbol element in the middle column, and a symbol element in the right column of the decorative symbol. The three rows of symbol elements start to fluctuate in synchronization with the start of fluctuation of the special symbol. The variation (variable) of the decorative symbols means that the symbol elements in each column change while moving. The movement direction of the symbol elements in each column is set from top to bottom, and the symbol elements in each column are changed. The change order is set in a loop of “one” → “two” → “three” ... → “seven” → “eight” → “one”.

The decorative elements in the three rows of decorative symbols are (1) left row, (2) right row, (3) variable stop in the order of the middle row (variable stop), the player is in the three rows of variable stop state Big hits and misses are reported by the combination of. In the reach state where the symbol elements in the left column of the decorative symbol and the symbol elements in the right column are stopped at the same number, the reach action screen is displayed on the decorative symbol display 34, and the symbol elements in the final middle column are the left column and the right column. It is implied according to the progress of the reach action screen whether or not the change is stopped with the same number of target symbols. In other words, in addition to notifying the jackpot and misses themselves, the decorative symbol game is intended to give the player a mood change such as a feeling of pounding and harassment based on visualizing the special symbol game. Is.
4). Internal processing of main control circuit 50 4-1. Main Processing When the power is turned on, the CPU 51 of the main control circuit 50 initializes all data in the RAM 53 in the power-on processing in step S1 of FIG. 4, and determines the setting state of the timer interrupt flag in step S2. This timer interrupt flag is turned on in the timer interrupt process based on the CPU 51 receiving a pulse signal from the timer circuit 55. When the CPU 51 detects that the timer interrupt flag is turned on in step S2, step S3 is performed. And the timer interrupt flag is turned off.

When the CPU 51 turns off the timer interrupt flag in step S3, the CPU 51 sequentially executes the input process in step S4 to the data acquisition process in step S6. When the data acquisition process in step S6 is completed, the big hit determination process in step S7 to the big hit game process in step S11 are executed alternatively based on the set state of the main control flag, and the timer interrupt flag is turned on in step S2. The process proceeds to step S3 based on newly detecting. The main control flag is initially set to the big hit determination process in the power-on process in step S1.
4-2. Input Process When the CPU 51 proceeds to the input process of step S4 in FIG. 4, it determines the output state of the special symbol start signal from the input circuit 54 in step S21 of FIG. If it is detected that there is no special symbol start signal, the start signal flag is turned off in step S22. If it is detected that there is a special symbol start signal, the start signal flag is turned on in step S23. That is, when the game ball wins in the special symbol start port 24, a special symbol start signal is output from the input circuit 54, and the start signal flag is turned on.
4-3. Counter Update Processing When the CPU 51 proceeds to the counter update processing in step S5 in FIG. 4, “1” is added to the current measurement values of the random counters R1 to R3. These random counters R1 to R3 are added from a common initial value “0” to a different upper limit value and then cyclically added back to the initial value “0”. The addition contents of the random counters R1 to R3 are as follows: It is as follows.
(1) The random counter R1 corresponds to a random value for selecting a variation pattern, and is added cyclically by returning to the initial value “0” after being added from the initial value “0” to the upper limit value “100”. The
(2) The random counter R2 corresponds to a random value that assigns the determination result to complete detachment and detachment reach at the time of determination of detachment, and is added to the upper limit value “49” from the initial value “0” and then the initial value “ It returns to 0 and is added cyclically.
(3) The random counter R3 corresponds to a random number value for drawing whether or not a big hit has occurred. The random counter R3 is added to the upper limit value “248” from the initial value “0” and then returned to the initial value “0” to cycle. Is added to
4-4. Data Acquisition Process When the CPU 51 finishes the counter update process in step S5 in FIG. 4, the CPU 51 proceeds to the data acquisition process in step S6, and determines the setting state of the start signal flag in step S31 in FIG. Here, when it is detected that the start signal flag is turned on, the process proceeds to step S 32, and the measured value of the counter N 1 is compared with the upper limit value MAX (4) recorded in the ROM 52. The counter N1 measures the number of special symbol games held. When the CPU 51 determines “N1 <MAX” in step S32, it determines that the number of special symbol games held has not reached the upper limit. And it transfers to step S33 and acquires the present measured value of random counter R1-R3.

  In the RAM 53 of the main control circuit 50, four reserved data areas E1 to E4 are set as shown in FIG. The order of use “1” to “4” is assigned to these four reserved data areas E1 to E4, and the CPU 51 of the main control circuit 50 acquires the measured values of the random counters R1 to R3 in step S33 of FIG. Then, in step S34, the acquisition results of the random counters R1 to R3 are stored in the area with the smallest usage order among the unused reserved data areas. For example, when the random counters R1 to R3 are stored in both the reserved data area E1 in the usage order “1” and the reserved data area E2 in the usage order “2”, the reserved data in the blank space having the minimum usage order “3” is stored. The area E3 stores the acquisition results of the random counters R1 to R3. That is, the random counters R1 to R3 are stored in the reserved data areas E1 to E4 in the order of acquisition, and the usage orders 1 to 3 correspond to information indicating the acquisition order.

When the CPU 51 stores the acquisition results of the random counters R1 to R3 in step S34 in FIG. 6, the number of special symbol games held is updated based on adding “1” to the counter N1 in step S35.
4-5. Big hit determination process When the CPU 51 detects that the main control flag is set in the big hit determination process, the CPU 51 proceeds from the data acquisition process in step S6 in FIG. 4 to the big hit determination process in step S7, and in step S41 in FIG. It is determined whether or not random counters R1 to R3 are stored in the reserved data area E1. If it is detected that the random counters R1 to R3 are stored in the hold data area E1, the acquisition result of the random counter R3 is detected from the hold data area E1 in step S42, and the detection result of the random counter R3 is set to the jackpot value “ 7 ”. The jackpot value “7” is recorded in the ROM 52 of the main control circuit 50. When the CPU 51 detects that the detection result of the random counter R3 is the same as the jackpot value “7”, it determines that the jackpot value is a big hit. In S43, the big hit flag is turned on. Further, when it is detected in step S42 that the detection result of the random counter R3 is different from the big hit value “7”, it is determined to be out, and the big hit flag is turned off in step S44. That is, the big hit is determined with a fixed probability of “1/249”.

  When the CPU 51 proceeds to step S45, it determines the set state of the big hit flag. If it is determined that the big hit flag is turned on, the process proceeds to step S46, and the special symbol “7” is set. If it is determined in step S45 that the big hit flag has been turned off, the process proceeds to step S47, and a special symbol “-” is set. That is, the special symbol “7” is set when the big hit is determined, and the special symbol “−” is set when the loss is determined.

  When the special symbol “-” is set in step S47, the CPU 51 detects the acquisition result of the random counter R2 from the reserved data area E1 in step S48, and compares it with the ten outreach values “0-9”. These outlier reach values are recorded in the ROM 52 of the main control circuit 50. When the CPU 51 determines in step S48 that the detection result of the random counter R2 is the same as one of the ten outlier reach values, the outlier reach value is obtained. In step S49, the release reach flag is turned on. If it is determined in step S48 that the detection result of the random counter R2 is different from any of the 10 outreach values, it is determined that it is completely out, and the outreach flag is turned off in step S50.

When proceeding to step S51, the CPU 51 sets a winning command as shown in the following (1) to (3). In step S52, the winning command setting result is transmitted to the effect control circuit 70, and in step S53, the variation pattern setting process is set in the main control flag.
(1) When the big hit flag is turned on, the winning command “big hit” is set.
(2) When the big hit flag is off and the outreach flag is on, the winning command “outreach reach” is set.
(3) When both the big hit flag and the miss reach flag are off, the winning command “completely miss” is set.
4-6. Fluctuation Pattern Setting Process When the CPU 51 detects that the main control flag is set in the fluctuation pattern setting process, the CPU 51 proceeds from the data acquisition process in step S6 in FIG. 4 to the fluctuation pattern setting process in step S8, and in step S61 in FIG. To determine the setting state of the big hit flag. When it is determined that the big hit flag is turned on, it is determined that the big hit is determined in the previous big hit determination process, and the process proceeds to step S62.

  In the ROM 52 of the main control circuit 50, a variation pattern table for big hits and a variation pattern table for outreach are recorded. Each of these variation pattern tables shows the correlation between the random counter R1, the variation pattern, and the variation display time. When the CPU 51 proceeds to step S62, the CPU 51 selects a variation pattern table for big hit from the ROM 52, and proceeds to step S63. . Here, the acquisition result of the random counter R1 is detected from the reserved data area E1, and the variation pattern for big hit corresponding to the detection result of the random counter R1 is selected from the variation pattern table for big hit. FIG. 10 shows the recorded contents of the big hit variation pattern table. In the big hit variation pattern table, variation patterns P1 to P7 are set. These variation patterns P1 to P7 correspond to variable information for big hits.

  When the CPU 51 selects the big hit variation pattern in step S63 in FIG. 9, the CPU 51 selects the variation display time corresponding to the variation pattern selection result from the big hit variation pattern table in FIG. 10 in step S64. For example, when the detection result of the random counter R1 is “50”, the variation pattern “P2” is selected, and when the variation pattern selection result is “P2”, the variation display time “32 sec” is selected.

  When the CPU 51 determines that the big hit flag is turned off in step S61 of FIG. 9, the CPU 51 determines that a loss reach or complete loss has been determined in the previous big hit determination process. In this case, the process proceeds from step S61 to step S65, and the setting state of the detach reach flag is determined. When it is determined that the outreach flag is turned on, it is determined that the outreach has been determined in the previous jackpot determination process, and a variation pattern table for outreach is selected from the ROM 52 in step S66. In step S67, the acquisition result of the random counter R1 is detected from the reserved data area E1, and the fluctuation pattern for outreach according to the detection result of the random counter R1 is selected from the fluctuation pattern table for outreach.

  FIG. 11 shows the recorded contents of the variation pattern table for outreach, and variation patterns P8 to P14 are set in the variation pattern table for outreach. These variation patterns P8 to P14 for outreach are those for generating the same system image with the same development of effects as the variation patterns P1 to P7 for jackpot, and the CPU 51 performs variation for outreach in step S67 of FIG. When a pattern is selected, in step S68, a variation display time corresponding to the variation pattern selection result is selected from the variation pattern table for outlier reach in FIG. For example, when the detection result of the random counter R1 is “10”, the variation pattern “P9” is selected, and when the variation pattern selection result is “P9”, the variation display time “30 sec” is selected. These variation patterns P8 to P14 correspond to variable information for detachment.

  When the CPU 51 determines in step S65 in FIG. 9 that the release reach flag has been turned off, the CPU 51 determines that a complete release has been determined in the previous jackpot determination process. In step S69, the fluctuation pattern P15 is selected. In step S70, the fluctuation display time “3 sec” corresponding to the fluctuation pattern P15 is selected. This fluctuation pattern P15 corresponds to variable information for detachment.

When the CPU 51 selects the variation pattern and the variation display time, the variation pattern command is set to the variation pattern command in step S71 of FIG. And the setting result of a fluctuation pattern command is transmitted to the production | presentation control circuit 70, and it transfers to step S72. Here, the selection result of the fluctuation table time is set in the timer T1, and in step S73, a special symbol fluctuation start process is set in the main control flag. In other words, the effect control circuit 70 is transmitted with the selection result of the variation pattern in addition to the determination result of the big hit, the loss reach, and the complete loss.
4-7. Special symbol variation start process When the CPU 51 detects that the main control flag is set in the special symbol variation start process, the CPU 51 proceeds from the data acquisition process in step S6 in FIG. 4 to the special symbol variation start process in step S9. In step S81, a special symbol variation start signal is output to the LED circuit 57. Then, the LED circuit 57 starts the special symbol variation display based on detecting the special symbol variation start signal.

When the CPU 51 outputs a special symbol variation start signal in step S81, the CPU 51 transmits a decorative symbol variation start command to the effect control circuit 70 in step S82. And it transfers to step S83 and sets a special symbol fluctuation | variation stop process to a main control flag. This decoration symbol variation start command is equivalent to a decoration symbol game start command, and the production control circuit 70 starts the visual production of the decoration symbol game based on receiving the decoration symbol variation start command. The design control circuit 80 is instructed, the sound control circuit 90 is instructed to start the sound design of the decorative design game, and the design control circuit 100 is instructed to start the electrical design of the design design game. To do.
4-8. Special Symbol Fluctuation Stop Process When the CPU 51 detects that the main control flag is set to the special symbol fluctuation stop process, the CPU 51 proceeds from the data acquisition process at step S6 in FIG. 4 to the special symbol fluctuation stop process at step S10. In step S91, the remaining time of the special symbol game and the remaining time of the decorative symbol game are updated based on subtracting the set value ΔT1 from the current measured value of the timer T1. Then, the process proceeds to step S92, and the subtraction result of the timer T1 is compared with “0”.

  When the CPU 51 detects that the subtraction result of the timer T1 is “0” in step S92, it determines the end of the special symbol game and the decorative symbol game, and outputs a special symbol fluctuation stop signal to the LED circuit 57 in step S93. This special symbol fluctuation stop signal instructs to stop the special symbol fluctuation display according to the selection result of the jackpot determination process, and the LED circuit 57 changes the special symbol fluctuation based on the provision of the special symbol fluctuation stop signal. The display stops at either of the selection results “7” and “−”.

  When the CPU 51 outputs a special symbol variation stop signal to the LED circuit 57 in step S93, the CPU 51 transmits a decorative symbol variation stop command to the effect control circuit 70 in step S94. This decoration symbol variation stop command corresponds to a stop command of the decoration symbol game, and the effect control circuit 70 stops the visual effect of the decoration symbol game based on detecting the decoration symbol variation stop command. Instruct the symbol control circuit 80 to instruct the sound control circuit 90 to stop the sound effect of the decorative symbol game, and instruct the electrical control circuit 100 to stop the electrical effect of the decorative symbol game. To do.

  When the CPU 51 transmits the decorative symbol variation stop command in step S94, the CPU 51 determines the set state of the big hit flag in step S95. Here, when it is detected that the big hit flag is off, a big hit determination process is set in the main control flag in step S96, and when a big hit flag is detected, the big hit game process is set in the main control flag in step S97.

When proceeding to step S98, the CPU 51 subtracts the number of times the special symbol game is held based on subtracting “1” from the counter N1. Then, the process proceeds to step S99, and the reserved data area of the RAM 53 is organized. In this process, the random counters R1 to R3 in the reserved data area E1 are erased, and when the random counters R1 to R3 are stored after the holding data area E2 is included, the random counters R1 to R3 are used one order before. For example, when the random counters R1 to R3 are stored in the hold data area E1, the hold data area E2, and the hold data area E3, the random counters R1 to R3 of the hold data area E1 are deleted. The random counters R1 to R3 of the reserved data area E2 are moved to the previous reserved data area E1, and the random counters R1 to R3 of the reserved data area E3 are moved to the previous reserved data area E2.
4-9. Big hit game process When the CPU 51 detects that the main control flag is set to the big hit game process, the CPU 51 shifts from the data acquisition process in step S6 in FIG. 4 to the big hit game process in step S11. This jackpot game process is executed for 15 jackpot rounds. At the start of the jackpot game process, a jackpot round start command is transmitted from the CPU 51 to the effect control circuit 70, and at the end of the jackpot game process, a jackpot round stop command is transmitted. Is done.
5. Internal processing of effect control circuit 70 5-1. Main Processing When the power is turned on, the CPU 71 of the effect control circuit 70 initializes all data in the RAM 73 in the power-on processing in step S201 in FIG. Then, the process proceeds to step S202, and the setting state of the timer interrupt flag is determined. The timer interrupt flag is turned on in the timer interrupt process based on the CPU 71 receiving the pulse signal from the timer circuit 74. When the CPU 71 detects that the timer interrupt flag is turned off in step S202, the CPU 71 executes step S203. If the timer interrupt flag is detected to be on in step S202, the process proceeds to step S204. In step S204, the timer interrupt flag is turned off, and the counter update process in step S205 to the command process in step S206 are executed in order.
5-2. INT Interrupt Processing When the CPU 71 of the effect control circuit 70 detects the strobe signal (INT signal) from the main control circuit 50, it starts the INT interrupt processing. The strobe signal is transmitted together with the command by the main control circuit 50. When the CPU 71 starts the INT interrupt processing, the CPU 71 receives the command in step S301 in FIG. 15, and records the command reception result in the RAM 73 in step S302. . Then, the process proceeds to step S303, and the command processing flag is set according to the type of command. This command processing flag is initially set in the command waiting process, and FIG. 16 shows the relationship between the type of command transmitted from the main control circuit 50 and the setting contents of the command processing flag.
5-3. Counter Update Processing When the CPU 71 proceeds to step S203 in FIG. 14, the CPU 71 adds “1” to the current measurement value of the random counter R11 in step S211 in FIG. This random counter R11 selects a symbol element in the left column of the decorative symbol, a symbol element in the middle column, and a symbol element in the right column from a group of symbol elements “1 to 8”, and is composed of a three-digit counter. Has been. As shown in FIG. 18, the first digit of the random counter R11 is added from “0” to “7”, then returned to “0” and cyclically added, and the second digit is “1”. “1” is added every time the carry is added from “7” to “0”, and the second digit is added by “1” every time the carry is added from “7” to “0”. The

  When the CPU 71 updates the random counter R11 in step S211 of FIG. 17, the first digit and the third digit of the update result of the random counter R11 are compared in step S212. If it is detected that the two are different, the process proceeds to step S213, and the update result of the random counter R11 is stored in the completely out of symbol area of the RAM 73. That is, as shown in FIG. 18, the complete out symbol area stores basic data of complete out symbols that are different in the left and right columns. The stored data in the complete out symbol area is stored in the next step S213. Updated.

When the CPU 71 detects that the first digit and the third digit of the random counter R11 are the same in step S212 of FIG. 17, the CPU 71 compares the first digit and the second digit of the random counter R11 in step S214. If it is detected that the two are different from each other, the process proceeds to step S215, and the update result of the random counter R11 is stored in the outreach symbol area of the RAM 73. That is, as shown in FIG. 18, the outreach symbol area stores basic data of outreach symbols that have the same left column and right column but different middle columns. It is updated in the next step S215.
5-3. Counter Update Processing When the CPU 71 proceeds to the counter update processing in step S205 of FIG. 14, “1” is added to the current measurement values of the random counters R12 to R13. These random counters R12 to R13 are added from a common initial value “0” to a different upper limit value and then cyclically added back to the initial value “0”. The addition contents of the random counters R12 to R13 are as follows: It is as follows.
(1) The random counter R12 corresponds to a random number value for drawing lottery symbols. The random counter R12 is added from the initial value “0” to the upper limit value “7”, then returned to the initial value “0” and added cyclically.
(2) The random counter R13 corresponds to a random value for drawing the effect pattern command. The random counter R13 is added from the initial value “0” to the upper limit value “60”, then returned to the initial value “0” and added cyclically.
5-4. Command processing When the CPU 71 proceeds to the command processing in step S206 in FIG. 14, the command waiting processing in step S401 in FIG. 19 to the big hit round stop command processing in step S407 are alternatively performed based on the setting state of the command processing flag.
5-4-1. Command Waiting Processing When the CPU 71 detects that the command processing flag is set in the command waiting processing, the CPU 71 returns to step S202 in FIG. 14 through the command waiting processing in step S401 in FIG. This command waiting process is a process of waiting for a command from the main control circuit 50, and no substantial processing operation is performed.
5-4-2. Winning Command Processing When the CPU 71 detects that the command processing flag is set to the winning command processing, the CPU 71 detects a winning command from the RAM 73 in step S221 of FIG. If it is determined that the detection result of the winning command is a big hit, the process proceeds to step S222, and the current measured value of the random counter R12 is acquired. Then, the process proceeds to step S223, where “1” is added to the acquisition result of the random counter R12, and each column of the decorative symbols is set as the addition result of the random counter R12. For example, when the acquisition result of the random counter R12 is “6”, “1” is added to “6”, and the decorative symbol is set to the big hit symbol “777”, which is a combination of big hits.

  If the CPU 71 determines in step S221 that the detection result of the winning command is out of reach, the CPU 71 detects the update result of the random counter R11 from the out of reach symbol area of the RAM 73 in step S224. Then, the process proceeds to step S225, and the decorative design is set based on adding “1” to each digit of the first to third digits of the random counter R11. For example, when the storage result of the random counter R11 is “010”, “1” is added to the number in each column, and the decorative symbol is set to the outreach symbol “one and one” which is a combination of outreach.

  When the CPU 71 determines that the detection result of the winning command is completely out in step S221, the CPU 71 detects the update result of the random counter R11 from the complete out symbol area of the RAM 73 in step S226. Then, the process proceeds to step S227, and a decorative design is set based on adding “1” to each digit of the first to third digits of the random counter R11. For example, when the storage result of the random counter R11 is “001”, “1” is added to the numbers in each column, and the decoration symbol is set to a completely unsymbolized symbol “11”, which is a combination of completely unsuccessful symbols.

When the CPU 71 sets the decorative symbol, the CPU 71 transmits the decorative symbol setting result to the symbol control circuit 80 in step S228. Then, the process proceeds to step S229, and command waiting processing is set in the command processing flag. When the CPU 81 of the symbol control circuit 80 receives the decorative symbol setting result from the effect control circuit 70, it transmits it to the VDP 84.
5-4-3. Fluctuation Pattern Command Processing When the CPU 71 detects that the command processing flag is set in the variation pattern command processing, the CPU 71 detects the reception result of the variation pattern command from the RAM 73 in step S231 in FIG. In step S232, the current measurement value of the random counter R13 is acquired, and the process proceeds to step S233.

  An effect table is recorded in the ROM 72 of the effect control circuit 70. As shown in FIG. 22, this effect table shows the correlation among the variation pattern commands P1 to P15, the random counter R13, and the effect pattern commands P1-1 to P15-1, and the variation pattern commands P1 to P1 for jackpot A plurality of effect pattern commands are set as options for P3, and a single effect pattern command is set as an option for the remaining jackpot variation pattern commands P4 to P7 and all of the variation pattern commands P8 to P15 for losing. ing.

  When the CPU 71 proceeds to step S233 in FIG. 21, the effect pattern command corresponding to the detection result of the variation pattern command and the acquisition result of the random counter R13 is selected from the effect table in FIG. For example, when “P2” is detected as the variation pattern command and “10” is acquired as the random counter R13, the effect pattern command P2-1 is selected from the effect table.

  When the CPU 71 selects an effect pattern command in step S233 of FIG. 21, the selection result of the effect pattern command is transmitted to the symbol control circuit 80, the sound control circuit 90, and the illumination control circuit 100 in step S234. Then, the process proceeds to step S235, and the command processing flag is set to command waiting processing.

  A plurality of sound data are recorded in the ROM 92 of the sound control circuit 90, and when the CPU 91 of the sound control circuit 90 receives the effect pattern command from the effect control circuit 70, the sound data corresponding to the reception result of the effect pattern command is obtained. Select from ROM 92 and record in RAM 93. A plurality of illumination data is recorded in the ROM 102 of the illumination control circuit 100. When the CPU 101 of the illumination control circuit 100 receives an effect pattern command from the effect control circuit 70, it corresponds to the reception result of the effect pattern command. The illumination data is selected from the ROM 102 and recorded in the RAM 103.

  A plurality of video commands are recorded in the ROM 82 of the symbol control circuit 80. As shown in FIGS. 23 and 24, each of these video commands is assigned with an effect pattern command. When the CPU 81 of the symbol control circuit 80 receives the effect pattern command from the effect control circuit 70, the effect pattern command is displayed. A video command corresponding to the reception result is selected, and the selection result of the video command is transmitted to the VDP 84.

A plurality of video data is recorded in the VROM 85 of the symbol control circuit 80. As shown in FIGS. 23 and 24, video commands are assigned to these video data. When the VDP 84 receives a video command from the CPU 81, it selects video data corresponding to the video command from the VROM 85, The data selection result is decompressed and recorded in the VRAM 86. Each video data is started to be played when a decoration design variation start command is transmitted from the main control circuit 50, and is stopped when a decoration design variation stop command is transmitted from the main control circuit 50. The reproduction time of each video data is set to the same value as the variation display time, which is the time required from when the decorative symbol variation start command is transmitted until when the decorative symbol variation stop command is transmitted. For example, the video data V1-1 in FIG. 23 is selected when the main control circuit 50 sets the variation pattern P1, and the reproduction time of the video data V1-1 is the same as the variation display time corresponding to the variation pattern P1. The value (28 sec) is set. The video data V8-1 in FIG. 24 is selected when the main control circuit 50 sets the variation pattern P8, and the reproduction time of the video data V8-1 is the same value as the variation display time corresponding to the variation pattern P8. (26 sec).
5-4-4. Decoration design variation start command processing When the CPU 71 detects that the command processing flag is set to the decoration design variation start command processing, the CPU 71 causes the design control circuit 80, the sound control circuit 90, and the illumination control circuit 100 to perform step S404 in FIG. Send a start command and set the command processing flag to command wait processing.

  When the CPU 91 of the sound control circuit 90 receives the start command from the effect control circuit 70, the game sound corresponding to the sound data selection result is output from the speaker 14 based on the reproduction of the sound data in the RAM 93. When receiving the start command from the effect control circuit 70, the CPU 101 of the illumination control circuit 100 causes the illumination LED 17 to emit light in a pattern according to the selection result of the illumination data based on reproducing the illumination data in the RAM 103.

When receiving the start command from the effect control circuit 70, the CPU 81 of the symbol control circuit 80 transmits the start command to the VDP 84. Then, the VDP 84 displays the video corresponding to the video data on the decorative design display 34 based on the reproduction of the video data of the VRAM 86, and superimposes the numeric character data on the reproduced video data to display the left column of the decorative design. Then, a video in which the middle row and the right row fluctuate (variable) and a video in which the fluctuation stops (variable stop) are generated. The CPU 81 of the design control circuit 80 sets the variation stop timing of each row of the decorative symbols in accordance with the reception result of the effect pattern command. The final middle row is displayed before the effect time corresponding to the effect pattern command has elapsed. Set to stop.
5-4-5. Decoration symbol variation stop command processing When the CPU 71 detects that the command processing flag is set in the decoration symbol variation stop command processing, the CPU 71 causes the symbol control circuit 80, the sound control circuit 90, and the illumination control circuit 100 to perform the process in step S405 of FIG. Send a stop command and set the command processing flag to command wait processing.

When the CPU 91 of the sound control circuit 90 receives a stop command from the effect control circuit 70, the CPU 101 of the sound control circuit 100 stops the reproduction processing of the sound data. Stop the data playback process. When the CPU 81 of the symbol control circuit 80 receives a stop command from the effect control circuit 70, it instructs the VDP 84 to stop the reproduction of the video data, and the VDP 84 stops the reproduction process of the video data based on the instruction to stop the reproduction. .
5-4-6. Big hit round start command processing When the CPU 71 detects that the command processing flag is set to the big hit round start command processing, the big hit round is sent to the symbol control circuit 80, the sound control circuit 90, and the illumination control circuit 100 in step S406 of FIG. Send a start command and set the command processing flag to command wait processing.

When receiving the jackpot round start command from the effect control circuit 70, the CPU 81 of the symbol control circuit 80 transmits the command to the VDP 84. Then, the VDP 84 selects video data for the big hit round from the VROM 85, and displays the big hit round on the decorative symbol display 34 based on reproducing the selection result of the video data. The CPU 91 of the sound control circuit 90 selects the jackpot round sound data from the ROM 92 based on receiving the jackpot round start command from the effect control circuit 70, and reproduces the selection result of the sound data based on the reproduction of the sound data selection result. The game sound for the big hit round is output. The CPU 101 of the illumination control circuit 100 selects the illumination data for the big hit round from the ROM 102 based on the reception of the big hit round start command from the effect control circuit 70, and reproduces the selection result of the illumination data. The LED 17 is illuminated for the big hit round.
5-4-7. Big hit round stop command processing When the CPU 71 detects that the command processing flag is set to the big hit round stop command processing, the big hit round is sent to the symbol control circuit 80, the sound control circuit 90, and the illumination control circuit 100 in step S407 of FIG. Send a stop command and set the command processing flag to command wait processing.

The CPU 91 of the sound control circuit 90 stops the process of reproducing the sound data for the big hit round based on the reception of the big hit round stop command from the effect control circuit 70, and the CPU 101 of the illumination control circuit 100 receives the signal from the effect control circuit 70. On the basis of receiving the big hit round stop command, the reproduction processing of the big hit round illumination data is stopped. The CPU 81 of the symbol control circuit 80 instructs the VDP 84 to stop playback of the video data for the big hit round based on the reception of the big hit round stop command from the effect control circuit 70, and the VDP 84 is instructed to stop the playback. And stop playing the video data for the big hit round.
6). Internal processing of symbol control circuit 80 6-1. Temporary Decoration Symbol Setting Processing When the CPU 81 of the symbol control circuit 80 receives the decoration symbol setting result and the effect pattern command selection result, it determines the presence or absence of the wind effect based on the reception result of the effect pattern command in step S501 of FIG. . Here, the reception results of the production pattern commands are P1-1, P1-2, P2-1, P2-2, P3-1, P3-2, P4-1 for the jackpot and P8-1, P9-1 for the removal. When it is detected that any of P10-1 and P11-1 is detected, it is determined that there is a window effect, and the process proceeds to step S502.

  The wind effect displays the video of the window in the display area of the decorative symbol display 34 in a state where all the three rows of decorative symbols are changing, and the three rows of temporary decorative symbols are changed and changed in the window video. They are displayed in order in the stopped state. This wind effect is a warning in advance of whether or not the decorative symbols will stop variably in combination with the jackpot. When the three temporary rows of decorative symbols stop variably in combination with the jackpot, three rows of decorative symbols will be displayed. When the combination of big hits stops the change, and when the wind effect produces the three rows of temporary decorative symbols, the variation stops with the combination of outlier reach, the three rows of decorative symbols stop changing with either the big hit combination or the outlier reach combination. This temporary decorative design corresponds to the notice design.

  When proceeding to step S502, the CPU 81 compares the reception result of the effect pattern command with P4-1 and P11-1. When it is determined that the reception result of the effect pattern command is the same as either P4-1 or P11-1, the process proceeds to step S503, and the three temporary decorative symbols are set to the same numbers as the decorative symbol setting results. To do. For example, when the decorative design setting result is “777”, the temporary decorative design is set to “777”, and when the decorative design setting result is “757”, the temporary decorative design is “757” "Is set.

  When CPU 81 determines in step S502 that the reception result of the effect pattern command is different from both P4-1 and P11-1, the process proceeds to step S504. Here, the window effect information corresponding to the reception result of the effect pattern command is selected, and the selection result of the window effect information is compared with the jackpot. This window effect information is recorded in the ROM 82 of the symbol control circuit 80, and is set for each effect pattern command including the window effect as shown in FIG.

  If the CPU 81 determines in step S504 in FIG. 25 that the selection result of the window effect information is a big hit, in step S505, the three rows of temporary decorative symbols are set as a big hit combination. As shown in FIG. 26, this window effect information is a big hit for predetermined effect pattern commands P1-1, P2-1, P3-1, and P4-1 for a big hit in which the decorative symbol setting result is a combination of the big hits. In step S505 of FIG. 25, the CPU 81 subtracts the set value “2” from each column of the decorative symbol setting result to set the temporary decorative symbol to the jackpot combination. For example, when the decorative design setting result is “777”, the temporary decorative design is set to “555”, and when the decorative design setting result is “11-11”, the temporary decorative design is “777”. "Is set.

  If the CPU 81 determines in step S504 in FIG. 25 that the selection result of the window effect information is out of reach, the CPU 81 sets the three rows of temporary decorative symbols as out of reach combinations in step S506. As shown in FIG. 26, the window effect information includes the remaining effect pattern commands P1-2, P2-2, and P3-2 for the big jacks whose decorative symbol setting result is a combination of the big jackpots and the decorative symbol setting results. All the production pattern commands P8-1, P9-1, P10-1, and P11-1 that are combinations of outreach are set to outreach, and the CPU 81 sets the decoration symbol setting result as a combination of outreach. In some cases, the setting value “3” is subtracted from each column of the decorative symbol setting result to set the temporary decorative symbol as a combination of outreach, and when the decorative symbol setting result is a jackpot combination, the left column of the decorative symbol By subtracting the set value “3” from the set result and the set result in the right column, the temporary decorative design is set to a combination of outliers. For example, when the decorative design setting result is “7-57”, the temporary decorative design is set to “424”, and when the decorative design setting result is “212”, the temporary decorative design is “766” "Is set. Also, when the decorative design setting result is “22-22”, the temporary decorative design is set to “727”, and when the decorative design setting result is “777”, the temporary decorative design is “47”. Set to "four".

That is, when the main control circuit 50 selects the predetermined variation pattern P1 for big hit, the three rows of the temporary decorative symbols are set to either the big hit combination or the combination of detachment reach, and the main control circuit 50 is set to the predetermined value for big hit Even when the variation pattern P2 is selected, the three rows of temporary decorative symbols are set to either a jackpot combination or a combination of missed reach. Further, when the main control circuit 50 selects any one of the predetermined variation patterns P8 to P9 for detachment, three columns of temporary decorative symbols are set as combinations of detachment reach.
6-2. Video Data Reproduction Processing FIG. 27 shows the processing contents when the VDP 84 of the symbol control circuit 80 reproduces the video data V1-1. The video data V1-1 corresponds to predetermined video data for big hit that is reproduced when the main control circuit 50 selects predetermined variable information for big hit. The video data V1-1 is reproduced based on the VDP 84 generating a display signal based on the decompression result of the video data V1-1 and outputting the display signal generation result to the LCD circuit 87. The video data reproduction process 27 indicates a display signal generation process of the VDP 84. Hereinafter, the video data reproduction process of FIG. 27 will be described.
Step S511: A watercolor background is displayed in the entire display area of the decorative symbol display 34 (see a in FIG. 28).
Step S512: The left, middle, and right columns of the decorative symbols start to change simultaneously (see b in FIG. 28). This variation (variable) means that the symbol elements change while moving. The movement direction of the symbol elements in each column is set from top to bottom, and the change order of the symbol elements in each column is “one”. → “Two” → “Third”… → “Seven” → “Eight” → “One”… It is set in a loop. This step S512 corresponds to the first control.
Step S513: The decorative design is made translucent in a changing state. This translucency refers to a state in which the background of the back watercolor can be recognized through a decorative design, and the recognizability is lowered by the translucency of the decorative design.
Step S514: Two “shoji” designs 111 are displayed (see c in FIG. 28). These two “shoji” designs 111 are displayed in a closed state in contact with the other party, and the three columns of the watercolor background and decorative design are partially represented by the two “shoji” designs 111. Hidden.
Step S515: An image is generated so that the two “shoji” designs 111 move away from the other party (see FIG. 28D), and the two “shoji” designs 111 are erased.
Step S516: The “wind” pattern 112 is displayed in place of the two “shoji” patterns 111 (see e in FIG. 28). The “window” pattern 112 is displayed as a section in the display area of the decorative symbol display 34, and is displayed as a space generated by opening two “shoji” patterns 111. This step S516 corresponds to the second control.
Step S517: The left and right columns of the temporary decorative symbols are stopped and displayed in the “window” pattern 112, and the middle row is variably displayed at such a low speed that the type can be identified (see f in FIG. 28). The left and right columns of the temporary decorative symbols are set by the CPU 81 of the symbol control circuit 80 in the temporary decorative symbol setting process, and the temporary decorative symbols are the same in the left and right columns in the “window” pattern 112. It is displayed from the beginning in the reach state that is lined with numbers. This reach state corresponds to the first reach effect. This step S517 corresponds to the third control.
Step S518: The middle row of the temporary decorative symbols in the “Wind” symbol 112 is stopped and displayed (see g in FIG. 28). The middle row of the temporary decorative symbols is set by the CPU 81 of the symbol control circuit 80 in the temporary decorative symbol setting process. This video data V1-1 is selected on the basis of the effect pattern command P1-1. As shown in FIG. 26, a big hit is attached to the effect pattern command P1-1 as window effect information. When the video data V1-1 is reproduced, the temporary decorative symbols are set to a jackpot combination different from the decorative symbol setting result, and the left column, the middle column, and the right column are the same in the “window” pattern 112. The temporary decorative symbols are stopped and displayed with the combination of jackpots arranged in the numbers, and the first reach production is completed. This step S518 corresponds to the fourth control.
Step S519: The “Wind” pattern 112 is deleted together with the temporary decorative pattern (see h in FIG. 28), and the display state in Step S512 in which the three columns of the decorative pattern fluctuate in front of the watercolor background (display in FIG. 28b). Return to the state. This step S519 corresponds to the fifth control.
Step S520: The left column of the decorative symbols is stopped and displayed with the setting result.
Step S521: The right column of decorative symbols is stopped and displayed as a setting result. In a state where the left and right columns of these decorative symbols are stopped and displayed, a reach state in which the same numbers are arranged in both columns is generated (see i in FIG. 28), and the second reach effect is started. This step S521 corresponds to the sixth control.
Step S522: The left column, middle column, and right column of the decorative symbols are deleted.
Step S523: The watercolor background is deleted, and the night garden background is displayed instead of the watercolor background (see FIG. 29a).
Step S524: The left column of the decorative design is stopped and displayed at the upper left corner of the night garden background with the set result, and the right column of the decorative design is stopped and displayed at the upper right corner of the night garden background with the set result. The left and right columns of these decorative symbols are reduced in size smaller than the reach occurrence state in step S521 (see a in FIG. 29).
Step S525: The “bath pot” pattern 113 is displayed in front of the background of the night garden. A picture 114 of “Tono-sama” is displayed in the picture 113 of “bath kettle”, and an image in which the picture 114 of “tono-sama” is immersed in the bath kettle is generated (see b in FIG. 29).
Step S526: The picture “115” is displayed, and an image is generated in which the picture 115 of “Jirai” is lit (see c in FIG. 29).
Step S527: The face color of the “Tono-sama” pattern 114 is changed to red, and an image in which the “Tono-sama” pattern 114 can withstand heat is generated (see d in FIG. 29).
Step S528: The middle row of decorative symbols is stopped and displayed on the head of the pattern 114 of “Tono-sama” (see e in FIG. 29). This middle row is set by the effect control circuit 70 and has the same numbers as the left row at the upper left corner and the right row at the upper right corner. This step S528 corresponds to the seventh control.
Step S529: The complexion 114's complexion 114 is restored to its original color, and an image is created in which the “donama-sama” pattern 114 has withstood the heat of the bath (see f in FIG. 29).
Step S530: The “bath pot” pattern 113, the “Tono-sama” pattern 114, and the “Iran” pattern 115 are erased together with the three rows of decorative patterns.
Step S531: The night garden background is erased, and the watercolor background is displayed in place of the night garden background (see g in FIG. 29).
Step S532: The left, middle, and right columns of the decorative symbols are simultaneously stopped and displayed in front of the watercolor background (see g in FIG. 29). The stop display in the three rows of the decorative symbols is performed based on the setting result of the effect control circuit 70, and the decorative symbols are stopped and displayed in the combination of the big hits in which the three columns are the same.

  FIG. 30 shows the playback result of the video data V1-2. This video data V1-2 corresponds to predetermined video data for big hit that is reproduced when the main control circuit 50 selects a predetermined fluctuation pattern P1 for big hit, and is the same as the video data V1-1. It is played back by the processing procedure of FIG. This video data V1-2 is selected on the basis of the effect pattern command P1-2, and as shown in FIG. 26, the reach reach is attached as the window effect information to the effect pattern command P1-2. . When the video data V1-2 is reproduced, the temporary decorative design is set to a combination of outliers that is different from the setting result of the decorative design, and as shown in FIG. The temporary decorative symbols are stopped and displayed with the combination of detachment reach, and as shown in FIG. 29, the decorative symbols are stopped and displayed with the combination of jackpots in the bath effect after the wind effect.

  The video data V8-1 corresponds to predetermined moving image data for removal that is reproduced when the main control circuit 50 selects the predetermined variation pattern P8 for removal, and is the same diagram as the video data V1-1. It is played back in 27 processing procedures. This video data V8-1 is selected on the basis of the effect pattern command P8-1, and as shown in FIG. 26, the reach reach is attached as the window effect information to the effect pattern command P8-1. . When the video data V8-1 is reproduced, the temporary decorative symbol is set to a combination of outliers that is different from the decorative symbol setting result. In the wind effect, as shown in FIG. In the picture 112, the temporary decorative symbols are stopped and displayed in the combination of outreach, and the decorative designs are stopped and displayed in the combination of the outreach in the bath effect after the wind effect. When the video data V8-1 is reproduced, as shown in FIG. 31 (f), the image 114 of “Tono-sama” pops out of the pattern 113 of “bath kettle” without being able to withstand the heat of the bath. Occurs, and the middle row of decorative symbols is stopped and displayed on the head of the pattern 114 of “Tono-sama”. Then, as shown in FIG. 31 (g), the background of the night garden is switched to the watercolor background, and three rows of decorative symbols are stopped and displayed at the same time.

FIG. 32 shows the processing contents when the VDP 84 of the symbol control circuit 80 reproduces the video data V2-1. The video data V2-1 corresponds to predetermined video data for big hit that is reproduced when the main control circuit 50 selects the predetermined fluctuation pattern P2 for big hit. As shown in FIG. 28 (b), the video data V2-1 starts to fluctuate in three rows of decorative symbols in front of the watercolor background at the same time, as shown in FIGS. 28 (f) and (g). In the wind effect, the temporary decorative symbol is changed and stopped in the jackpot combination in the “wind” symbol 112. After the temporary decorative symbol is stopped in the wind effect and the jackpot combination, the “wind” symbol 112 is stopped. Then, the temporary decorative symbols are erased, and as shown in FIG. 28 (i), the reach state occurs based on the fact that the left and right columns of the decorative symbols are changed and stopped in order according to the setting result. Then, the three rows of decorative symbols are erased, and a courtship effect is generated. FIG. 32 shows the reproduction process of the video data V2-1. In the reproduction processing of the video data V2-1, Steps S511 to S522 are the same as the video data V1-1, and Steps S522 and after are different from the video data V1-1. Hereinafter, the processing content after step S522 will be described.
Step S541: The background of the watercolor painting is deleted, and the background of the castle is displayed instead of the background of the watercolor painting (see a in FIG. 33).
Step S542: The left column of the decorative symbols is stopped and displayed at the upper left corner of the castle background, and the right column of the decorative symbols is stopped and displayed at the upper right corner of the castle background. The left and right columns of these decorative symbols are stopped and displayed according to the setting result, and are displayed in a reduced size compared to the reach occurrence state in step S521 (see a in FIG. 33).
Step S543: The “Ieiro” pattern 115 and the “princess” pattern 116 are displayed in front of the background of the castle, and an image is generated in which the “Ieiro” pattern 115 approaches the “princess” pattern 116 (FIG. 33). B)).
Step S544: The picture 115 of “Ieiro” sends a bouquet to the picture 116 of “princess” and generates a video for marriage (see c in FIG. 33).
Step S545: The middle row of the decorative symbols is stopped and displayed between the pattern 115 of “Ieiro” and the pattern of “princess” (see d in FIG. 33). This middle row is set by the effect control circuit 70 and has the same numbers as the left row at the upper left corner and the right row at the upper right corner. This step S545 corresponds to the seventh control.
Step S546: An image is received in which the “Princess” design 116 receives the bouquet from which the “Ieiro” design 115 has been sent (see e in FIG. 33).
Step S547: The “Irai” design 115 and the “princess” design 116 are deleted together with the left, middle, and right rows of decorative designs.
Step S548: The background of the castle is deleted, and a watercolor background is displayed instead of the castle background (see f in FIG. 33).
Step S549: The left, middle, and right columns of the decorative symbols are simultaneously stopped and displayed in front of the watercolor background (see f in FIG. 33). The stop display in the three rows of the decorative symbols is performed based on the setting result of the effect control circuit 70, and the decorative symbols are stopped and displayed in the combination of the big hits in which the three columns are the same.

  The video data V2-2 corresponds to predetermined video data for jackpot that is reproduced when the main control circuit 50 selects the predetermined variation pattern P2 for jackpot, and is the same diagram as the video data V2-1. It is played back in 32 processing procedures. This video data V2-2 is selected on the basis of the effect pattern command P2-2, and as shown in FIG. 26, the reach reach is attached as the window effect information to the effect pattern command P2-2. . When the video data V2-2 is reproduced, the temporary decorative symbols are set to a combination of outliers that is different from the result of setting the decorative symbols. As shown in FIGS. The temporary decorative symbol is stopped and displayed in the “Wind” pattern 112 with a combination of detachment and reach, and as shown in FIG. 33 (d), the middle row of the decorative symbol is stopped with a combination of jackpots in the marriage after the wind effect. Is displayed.

  The video data V9-1 corresponds to predetermined moving image data for removal that is reproduced when the main control circuit 50 selects the predetermined variation pattern P9 for removal, and is the same diagram as the video data V2-1. It is played back in 32 processing procedures. This video data V9-1 is selected on the basis of the effect pattern command P9-1, and as shown in FIG. 26, the reach reach is attached as the window effect information to the effect pattern command P9-1. . When the video data V9-1 is reproduced, the temporary decorative design is set to a combination of outliers that is different from the result of setting the decorative design. In the wind effect, as shown in FIGS. 30 (f) and 30 (g). In the “wind” pattern 112, the temporary decorative symbol is stopped and displayed in combination with the detachment reach, and the decoration symbol is stopped and displayed in combination with the detachment reach after the wind effect. FIG. 34 shows a wedding invitation effect at the time of reproduction of the video data V9-1. In the video data V9-1, as shown in (d) and (e) of FIG. Even if the bouquet is sent out, an image in which the “Princess” pattern 116 does not receive the bouquet is generated, and the middle row of the decorative pattern is stopped and displayed in the setting result between the “Fuji” pattern 115 and the “Princess” pattern 116. Is done. Then, as shown in FIG. 34 (f), the background of the castle is switched to the watercolor background, and the three rows of decorative symbols are simultaneously stopped and displayed in the combination of the reach.

FIG. 35 shows the processing contents when the VDP 84 of the symbol control circuit 80 reproduces the video data V3-1. As shown in (b) of FIG. 28, the video data V3-1 starts to fluctuate three rows of decorative symbols in front of the watercolor background, and as shown in (f) and (g) of FIG. In the wind effect, the temporary decorative symbol is stopped in a combination of jackpots in the “wind” symbol 112. After the temporary decorative symbol is stopped in the wind effect in a combination of jackpots, the “wind” symbol 112 and The temporary decorative symbol is deleted, and a reach state is generated based on the fact that the left and right columns of the decorative symbol are changed and stopped in order according to the setting result, as shown in FIG. FIG. 35 shows the reproduction processing of the video data V3-1. In the reproduction processing of the video data V3-1, steps S511 to S521 are the same as the video data V1-1, and the steps after step S521 are different from the video data V1-1. Hereinafter, the processing content after step S521 will be described.
Step S551: The middle row of the decorative design is switched from the normal variation state to the low-speed variation state. The low-speed fluctuation state is a state in which the decorative symbol is changed at a low speed that allows the type to be identified, and is a speed that is slower than the normal fluctuation speed before the reach state occurs.
Step S552: The left column of the decorative design is stopped and displayed at the upper left corner of the watercolor background, and the right column of the decorative design is stopped and displayed at the upper right corner of the watercolor background. The left and right columns of these decorative symbols are stopped and displayed according to the setting result, and are reduced and displayed in a smaller size than the reach occurrence state in step S521 (see a in FIG. 36).
Step S553: The middle row of the decorative design is stopped from the low speed fluctuation state (see b in FIG. 36). The change stop of the middle row is performed according to the setting result of the effect control circuit 70, and the decorative symbols are stopped and displayed in the big hit combination in which the three rows are the same.
Step S554: The left, middle, and right columns of decorative symbols are simultaneously stopped and displayed in the same size in front of the watercolor background (see c in FIG. 36).

  The video data V3-2 is reproduced by the same processing procedure of FIG. 35 as the video data V3-1. This video data V3-2 is selected based on the effect pattern command P3-2. As shown in FIG. 26, the reach reach is attached to the effect pattern command P3-2 as window effect information. . When the video data V3-2 is reproduced, the temporary decorative symbols are set to a combination of outliers that is different from the result of setting the decorative symbols. As shown in FIGS. In the “Wind” pattern 112, the temporary decorative symbols are stopped and displayed in combination with the detachment reach, and as shown in FIG. 36, the decorative symbols are stopped and displayed in the jackpot combination after the wind effect.

  The video data V10-1 is reproduced by the same processing procedure of FIG. 35 as the video data V3-1. This video data V10-1 is selected on the basis of the effect pattern command P10-1, and, as shown in FIG. 26, the reach reach is attached to the effect pattern command P10-1 as window effect information. . When the video data V10-1 is reproduced, the temporary decorative symbols are set to a combination of outliers that is different from the result of setting the decorative symbols. As shown in (f) and (g) of FIG. The temporary decorative symbols are stopped and displayed in the “Wind” pattern 112 with a combination of outliers, and after the wind effect, the decorative symbols are stopped and displayed in a combination of outliers and reach as shown in FIG.

FIG. 38 shows the processing contents when the VDP 84 of the symbol control circuit 80 reproduces the video data V4-1. As shown in FIG. 28B, the video data V4-1 starts to fluctuate simultaneously in three rows of decorative symbols in front of the watercolor background, and as shown in FIGS. 28F and 28G. In the wind effect, the temporary decoration pattern is suspended in a combination of jackpots in the “Wind” pattern 112. In the reproduction process of the video data V4-1, steps S511 to S518 are the same as the video data V1-1, and the steps after step S518 are different from the video data V1-1. Hereinafter, the processing content after step S518 will be described.
Step S561: The “wind” pattern 112 is deleted, and the left, middle, and right columns of the temporary decorative symbols stopped and displayed in the “wind” pattern 112 are stopped and displayed in front of the watercolor background (FIG. 39a). When the video data V4-1 is played back, the temporary decorative symbols are set to the jackpot combination with the same kind of numbers as the decorative symbol setting results, and in step S518, the temporary decorative symbols are included in the “Wind” pattern 112. The number of the same type as the setting result is stopped and displayed in a jackpot combination. In step S561, the temporary decorative symbol is displayed in front of the watercolor background in the same type of jackpot combination as the setting result of the decorative symbol.
Step S562: The left column, middle column, and right column of the temporary decorative symbols are enlarged and displayed (see b in FIG. 39). In this state, the decorative symbols are stopped and displayed in a combination of jackpots. That is, after the “window” pattern 112 is erased, the three decorative decorative symbols are not displayed in a variable manner, and the temporary decorative symbols are enlarged as they are and displayed as stopped.

  The video data V11-1 is reproduced by the same processing procedure of FIG. 38 as the video data V4-1. This video data V11-1 is selected based on the effect pattern command P11-1, and as shown in FIG. 26, the reach reach is attached as the window effect information to the effect pattern command P11-1. . At the time of reproduction of the video data V11-1, the temporary decorative symbols are set to the same outreach combinations as the decorative symbol setting results. In the wind effect, as shown in FIGS. 30 (f) and (g), Based on the fact that the temporary decorative symbol is stopped and displayed in the “Wind” pattern 112 with a combination of outliers with the same number as the decorative symbol setting result, as shown in FIG. And the stop combination is displayed with the same combination of outreach reach as the decorative symbol setting result.

According to the said Example 1, there exists the following effect.
When predetermined video data V8-1 and V9-1 for detachment are selected, the decorative symbols are displayed in a variable manner in the display area of the decorative symbol display 34, and the "Wind" pattern is displayed in three rows of decorative symbols. 112 is displayed. Then, the temporary decorative symbol is displayed in the reach state in the “wind” symbol 112, and the fluctuation is stopped by the combination of the detachment reach. Next, the temporary decorative symbol and the “wind” symbol 112 are erased, and after the decorative symbol is in the reach state, the fluctuation is stopped by the combination of the release reach.

  When predetermined video data V1-1 and V2-1 for big hit are selected, the decorative symbols are displayed in a variable manner in the display area of the decorative symbol display 34, and the "Wind" pattern is displayed in the three-column variation state of the decorative symbols. 112 is displayed. Then, the temporary decorative symbols are displayed in the reach state in the “Wind” pattern 112, and the variation stops with the combination of jackpots. Next, after the temporary decorative symbol and the “wind” symbol 112 are erased and the decorative symbol is in the reach state, the variation stops with the combination of jackpots.

  When predetermined video data V1-2 and V2-2 for big hit are selected, the decorative symbols are displayed in a variable manner in the display area of the decorative symbol display 34. 112 is displayed. Then, the temporary decorative symbol is displayed in the reach state in the “wind” symbol 112, and the fluctuation is stopped by the combination of the detachment reach. Next, after the temporary decorative symbol and the “wind” symbol 112 are erased and the decorative symbol is in the reach state, the variation stops with the combination of jackpots.

  Predetermined predetermined video data V8-1 and V9-1 ・ Big hit predetermined video data V1-1 and V2-1 ・ Big hit predetermined video data V1-2 and V2-2 are selected Even when the temporary decorative symbols are displayed sequentially in the variation state and the variation stop state, the fact that the first lottery of the big hit was performed is visually produced, and the decoration symbols are in the variation state and the variation stop state. Based on the fact that they are displayed in order, the fact that the second lottery of the big hit has been performed is produced visually. Therefore, in addition to the pleasure of seeing in which combination the decorative symbols stop changing, the enjoyment of seeing in what combination the temporary ornament symbols stop changing increases the interest of the game. Moreover, when the temporary decorative symbol stops variably in the jackpot combination, the decorative symbol always stops variably in the jackpot combination. There is. In addition, even if the temporary decorative symbol is stopped by the combination of detachment and reach, there is a possibility that the decorative symbol will stop fluctuating with the jackpot combination, so the player's interest will continue until the final middle row of the decorative symbol stops fluctuating. There are also advantages.

  When another predetermined video data V4-1 for big hit is selected based on another predetermined variation pattern P4 for big hit, and another predetermined for release based on another predetermined variation pattern P11 for out When the video data V11-1 is selected, the temporary decorative symbol is stopped and displayed in the “Wind” pattern 112 with the same type as the decorative symbol setting result, and the same type as the decorative symbol setting result is reached. Was generated. Then, the middle row of the temporary decorative design was stopped with the same type of decorative design setting result, the “Wind” design 112 was deleted, and the temporary decorative design was enlarged and displayed as a decorative design. For this reason, it is not necessary to display the decorative symbols in the reach state after the wind effect and stop the fluctuation, so that the fluctuation display time can be shortened.

  In the first embodiment, the temporary decoration symbol is displayed in the reach state from the beginning in the “wind” pattern 112 in the wind effect. However, the present invention is not limited to this. Also good. In this case, it is preferable that the left column and the right column of the temporary decorative symbols are sequentially brought into the reach state on the basis of the result of stopping the change based on the setting result, and the middle row is finally stopped in the reach state.

  In the first embodiment, the wind effect is generated in the three-row variation state of the decorative symbol. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the wind effect is generated immediately after the variation of the left column of the decorative symbol is stopped by the setting result. You may let them. In short, it may be generated before the reach where both the left and right rows of decorative symbols stop changing.

  In the first embodiment, the temporary decorative symbol and the “wind” symbol 112 are erased after the middle row of the temporary decorative symbol is suspended, and the temporary decorative symbol and the “wind” symbol 112 are erased. Although the left column is suspended, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, after the middle row of the temporary decorative symbol is suspended, the left column of the decorative symbol is suspended, and the left column of the decorative symbol is suspended. After that, the temporary decorative symbol and the “wind” symbol 112 may be deleted. In short, the temporary decorative symbol and the “wind” symbol 112 may be erased before the decorative symbol is brought into the reach state.

  In the first embodiment, the effect pattern commands P3-1 and P3-2 are set for the variation pattern command P3. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, only the effect pattern command P3-1 is set. Also good. In this configuration, when the main control circuit 50 sets the variation pattern P3, the effect control circuit 70 selects the effect pattern command P3-1 regardless of the acquisition result of the random counter R13, so that the symbol control circuit 80 causes the video data V3. -1 is played. Therefore, when the three rows of temporary decorative symbols are stopped and displayed in the jackpot combination in the wind effect, the three rows of decorative symbols are always stopped and displayed in the jackpot combination in the normal effect. Accordingly, it is not necessary to generate a reach action such as a bath effect or a marriage request when the decorative symbols are displayed in a reach state after the wind effect, so that the variable display time can be shortened.

  In the first embodiment, the production pattern commands P1-1 and P1-2 are set for the variation pattern command P1, the production pattern commands P2-1 and P2-2 are set for the variation pattern command P2, and the variation is performed. Although the production pattern commands P3-1 and P3-2 are set for the pattern command P3, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, only the production pattern command P1-2 is set for the variation pattern command P1, and the variation is performed. Only the effect pattern command P2-2 may be set for the pattern command P2, and only the effect pattern command P3-1 may be set for the variation pattern command P3. In this configuration, when the main control circuit 50 sets the variation pattern P1, the effect control circuit 70 selects the effect pattern command P1-2 regardless of the acquisition result of the random counter R13, so that the symbol control circuit 80 causes the video data V1. -2. For this reason, the three rows of temporary decorative symbols are stopped and displayed in combination with the detachment reach in the wind effect, and the three rows of decorative symbols are stopped and displayed in the jackpot combination in the bath effect. When the main control circuit 50 sets the variation pattern P2, the effect control circuit 70 selects the effect pattern command P2-2 regardless of the result obtained by the random counter R13, so that the symbol control circuit 80 selects the video data V2-2. Reproduce. For this reason, the three rows of temporary decorative symbols are stopped and displayed in the wind effect in combination with the detachment reach, and the three rows of decorative symbols are stopped and displayed in the jackpot combination in the jackpot combination. Further, when the main control circuit 50 sets the variation pattern P3, the effect control circuit 70 selects the effect pattern command P3-1 regardless of the acquisition result of the random counter R13, so that the symbol control circuit 80 receives the video data V3-1. Reproduce. For this reason, three rows of temporary decorative symbols are stopped and displayed in a jackpot combination in the wind effect, and three columns of decorative symbols are stopped and displayed in a jackpot combination in the normal effect. Therefore, when a temporary decorative symbol is displayed in a combination of jackpots in a wind effect, a normal effect always occurs after the decorative symbols are displayed in a reach state, and the decorative symbols are always stopped and displayed in a jackpot combination. The big hit can be generated without betraying the player's expectation with the variable display time. Moreover, even if the temporary decorative symbol is stopped and displayed in combination with the detachment in the wind effect, there is a possibility that the decorative symbol will be stopped and displayed in the jackpot combination. .

The figure which shows Example 1 (a is a front view which shows the whole structure of a gaming machine, b is a side view) Front view showing game board Block diagram showing electrical configuration Flow chart showing main processing of main control circuit Flow chart showing input processing of main control circuit Flow chart showing data acquisition processing of main control circuit Diagram showing the pending data area of the main control circuit The flowchart which shows the big hit judgment processing of the main control circuit Flow chart showing variation pattern setting process of main control circuit The figure which shows the control data for selecting the fluctuation pattern for big hit (the figure which shows the contents of record of the main control circuit) The figure which shows the control data for selecting the fluctuation pattern for outreach (the figure which shows the record contents of the main control circuit) Flow chart showing special symbol variation start processing of main control circuit Flow chart showing special symbol fluctuation stop processing of main control circuit Flow chart showing main process of effect control circuit The flowchart which shows the INT interruption processing of the production control circuit Diagram showing the relationship between commands and command processing flags Flow chart showing counter update processing of effect control circuit Diagram for explaining the contents of random counter addition Flow chart showing command processing of effect control circuit Flow chart showing winning command processing of effect control circuit Flow chart showing variation pattern command processing of effect control circuit The figure which shows the control data for selecting an effect pattern command (The figure which shows the recording content of an effect control circuit) The figure which shows the control data for selecting video data for jackpot (the figure which shows the record contents of the design control circuit) The figure which shows the control data for selecting the video data for removal (the figure which shows the record contents of the design control circuit) The flowchart which shows the temporary decoration design setting process of a design control circuit The figure which shows the control data for selecting wind production information (the figure which shows the record contents of the symbol control circuit) A flowchart showing video data reproduction processing of the symbol control circuit The figure which shows the playback result of the video data (the figure which shows the wind production) The figure which shows the reproduction result of the video data (The figure which shows the bath production for jackpot) The figure which shows the playback result of the video data (the figure which shows the wind production) The figure which shows the reproduction result of the video data (the figure which shows the bath production for removal) A flowchart showing video data reproduction processing of the symbol control circuit The figure which shows the reproduction result of the video data (the figure which shows the courtship effect for the jackpot) The figure which shows the reproduction result of the video data (the figure which shows the courtship production for the outage) A flowchart showing video data reproduction processing of the symbol control circuit The figure which shows the reproduction result of the video data (the figure which shows the normal production for the big hit) The figure which shows the reproduction result of the video data (the figure which shows the normal production for the detachment) A flowchart showing video data reproduction processing of the symbol control circuit The figure which shows the playback result of the video data (the figure which shows the short time effect for the big hit) The figure which shows the reproduction result of the video data (the figure which shows the short time production for the detachment)

Explanation of symbols

Reference numeral 24 is a special symbol start opening, 27 is a special winning opening, 33 is a special symbol display, 34 is a decorative symbol display, 50 is a main control circuit, 70 is an effect control circuit, and 80 is a symbol control circuit.

Claims (1)

Random number updating means for updating a random value at a constant cycle;
A start port sensor that detects that a game ball has won the start port and outputs a start signal;
Random number obtaining means for obtaining an update result of the random value based on a start signal output from the start port sensor;
A win determining means for determining whether or not to open the variable winning opening based on the acquisition result of the random number acquiring means, and determining whether the variable winning opening is not opened;
When the winning determination means determines the big hit, variable information is selected from a plurality of variable information for big hits, and when the winning determination means determines the loss, variable information is selected from the plurality of variable information for winning. Variable information selection means for selecting,
Moving image data selecting means for selecting a plurality of moving image data according to the selection result of the variable information selecting means;
Based on the reproduction of the moving image data according to the selection result of the moving image data selection means, a picture according to the selection result of the moving image data selection means is generated on the symbol display, Moving image data reproducing means for generating a video of a symbol game that sequentially displays a plurality of identification symbols in a variable state and a variable stop state on the recorded video;
A notice symbol setting means for setting a plurality of notice symbols attached with identification information for identifying the jackpot and the miss;
The notice symbol setting means is:
When the variable information selecting means selects predetermined variable information for jackpot, the control and stop order for setting the plurality of notice symbols to a predetermined jackpot combination are the remaining notice symbols except the final notice symbol. There is a possibility that it will be a jackpot combination in the variable stop state, and the control to selectively set the combination of the reach reach that does not become the jackpot combination in the variable stop state of the final notice symbol is performed,
When the variable information selection means selects predetermined variable information for detachment, it performs control to set the plurality of notice symbols as a combination of the detachment reach,
The moving image data reproducing means includes
When the video data selection means selects the predetermined video data for big hit based on the predetermined variable information for big hit,
A first control for variably displaying the plurality of identification symbols in a display area of the symbol indicator;
A second control for displaying a window partitioned with respect to the display area in the display area of the symbol display after the plurality of identification symbols are variably displayed in the display area of the symbol display;
A first reach effect is provided in the window to variably display the final notice symbol in a state where the remaining notice symbols of the plurality of notice symbols are stopped and displayed in a combination according to the setting result of the notice symbol setting means. A third control to be generated;
A fourth control for stopping and displaying the final notice symbol in accordance with the setting result of the notice symbol setting means in the first reach production;
A fifth control for erasing the plurality of notice symbols and the window after the final notice symbol is stopped and displayed in the first reach production;
Among the plurality of identification symbols, when the final identification symbol is stopped and displayed, the possibility that the plurality of identification symbols will be a predetermined jackpot combination when the last identification symbol is stopped and displayed except for the final identification symbol. A sixth control for generating a second reach effect for variably displaying the final identification symbol in a state in which the combination of the reach is stopped and displayed after the end of the fifth control;
Performing the seventh control to stop and display the final identification symbol so that the plurality of identification symbols become the jackpot combination in the second reach production,
When the moving image data selecting means selects the predetermined moving image data for detachment based on the predetermined variable information for detachment,
After performing the sixth control from the first control, instead of the seventh control, in the second reach production, the final identification symbols are not combined with the jackpot combination of the plurality of identification symbols. A game machine characterized by performing an eighth control to stop and display.

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