JP2013154203A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine for keeping expectations for a game.SOLUTION: An array of reel images 94 is set to a normal array in a normal game state, and is set to a specific array in which a symbol at a specific position in the array of the reel images 94 can be rewritten to a wild symbol in a specific game state. When an instruction to execute a specific performance is received from a performance display determination means, whether or not to rewrite the symbol at the specific position in the specific array to the wild symbol is determined. When determined that it is to be rewritten, the symbol at the specific position is rewritten to the wild symbol, and after the specific performance is executed, the symbol at the specific position is maintained in the state of being rewritten to the specific symbol until a prescribed condition is satisfied.

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine, particularly a pachinko gaming machine.

  Conventionally, in a gaming machine, when a predetermined variable display start condition is satisfied, such as when a game ball has passed a start area provided in a game area in which the launched game ball can roll, the display area of the variable display device Variable display control means is provided for controlling the display of the identification information in a variable manner and for controlling the display of the identification information on which the variable display is performed, and the identification information thus derived is displayed in a predetermined combination (specific display mode). ), It is provided that the game is shifted to a big hit gaming state (so-called “big hit”) advantageous to the player.

  In such a pachinko gaming machine, as disclosed in Patent Document 1, the image displayed on the display unit stops in two variable areas belonging to the first group after the symbols of all groups have changed. When the first symbol displayed as a combination of the predetermined symbols is increased, the number of variable regions belonging to the second group is increased. Any one of the symbols stopped in the increased variation area is selected as the second symbol. A pachinko gaming machine is proposed in which a combination of the selected 2nd symbol and the already stopped 1st symbol becomes a combination of a specific symbol, so that a reach or a subsequent privilege is given, so that the player has a higher expectation. Yes.

JP 2000-300755 A

  However, in the past, there was a problem that a sense of expectation for a game was not sustained.

  The present invention has been made in view of such a problem, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine in which a sense of expectation for a game is sustained.

  In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides the following gaming machines.

The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein when a predetermined advantageous condition is satisfied, a gaming state determination means for determining a big hit gaming state to be executed from a plurality of types of big hit gaming states each having a different execution period, and the game Game state control means for controlling to the big hit gaming state determined by the state determination means, display means for notifying the determination result by the game state determination means by a stop display mode of the identification symbol, and display for performing display control of the display means A control means, an effect execution means for executing an effect according to the progress of the game, and an operation means operable by the player, wherein the plurality of types of big hit game states are a first big hit game state, and the first Including the second jackpot gaming state having an execution period longer than the one jackpot gaming state and the third jackpot gaming state having an execution period longer than the second jackpot gaming state, The stage shifts to any one of the plurality of jackpot gaming states on condition that the identification control is stopped and displayed on the display means by the display control means in a stop display mode indicating the transition to the jackpot gaming state. The display means includes a plurality of first display areas and a second display area different from the first display area, and the special effects include the plurality of first displays. It is an effect that displays different option images in each of the one display area, and can select an option image displayed in any one first display area among the plurality of first display areas by the operation means, By displaying an image corresponding to an option image different from the option image selected by the operation means in the second display area, it is an effect of notifying that the game will shift to the first big hit gaming state, By displaying an image corresponding to the option image selected by the stage in the second display area, it is an effect of notifying that the game is shifted to the big hit gaming state that is not the first big hit gaming state, and the plurality of first It is characterized in that it is an effect of notifying that a transition to the third big hit gaming state is made by displaying an image that does not correspond to the option image displayed in each of the display areas in the second display area.
The gaming machine according to claim 2 is the gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the gaming state determination means has a low probability that the predetermined advantageous condition is satisfied in the gaming state after the end of the first big hit gaming state. The game state after the second jackpot gaming state is determined as a low probability state, and the gaming state after the end of the second jackpot gaming state is either the low probability state or the high probability state in which the probability that the predetermined advantageous condition is satisfied is higher than the low probability state. And the gaming state after the third big hit gaming state is determined as the high probability state, and the gaming state control means determines the gaming state determined by the gaming state determining means after the big hit gaming state ends. It is characterized by controlling to the state.
According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the first or second aspect, the gaming state determination means is configured to reduce the gaming state after the big hit gaming state to a low probability that the predetermined advantageous condition is satisfied. A probability state or a high probability state in which the probability that the predetermined advantageous condition is satisfied is higher than the low probability state is determined, and the display means includes a plurality of variable display units that perform variable display of the identification symbol And having a symbol array setting means for setting an array of identification symbols to be variably displayed on the variable display unit, the identification symbol being stopped and displayed in the low probability state, and the high probability state A special symbol that is sometimes stopped and displayed, and a special symbol that can replace both the normal symbol and the special symbol, and the symbol arrangement setting means passes the arrangement of the identification symbol in the low-probability state. In the case of the high probability state, the identification symbol at the specific position in the identification symbol array is set to a specific array that can be rewritten to the specific symbol, and when a predetermined specific effect execution condition is satisfied, Rewriting the identification symbol of the specific position in the specific sequence to the specific symbol, after rewriting the identification symbol of the specific position in the specific sequence to the specific symbol, maintaining the state rewritten to the specific symbol until a predetermined condition is satisfied, The display control means performs control to variably display the identification symbols of the arrangement set by the symbol arrangement setting means.

  (1) When the gaming machine satisfies a predetermined condition, the big hit determining means for determining whether or not to shift to the big hit gaming state advantageous to the player, and the determination result by the big hit determining means indicates that the game In the case of a transition to a big hit gaming state advantageous to the player, the decision to shift the gaming state after the big hit game to either a normal gaming state or a specific gaming state that has a greater benefit to the player than the normal gaming state A game state determining means for performing a display, and a plurality of variable display units for variably displaying the identification symbol, and the determination result is notified by a stop display mode of the identification symbol that is displayed on an effective line determined by a combination of the variable display units. Display means, effect display determining means for determining the contents of effects displayed on the display means, and symbol array setting for setting an array of identification symbols to be variably displayed on the variable display section And a display control means for performing display control of the display means, and the identification symbol is a normal symbol that is stopped and displayed on an active line when the gaming state determination unit determines to shift to a normal gaming state, When it is decided to shift to a specific gaming state, it consists of a special symbol that is stopped and displayed on the active line, and a specific symbol that can replace any of the normal symbols and special symbols, and the symbol arrangement setting means is provided by the gaming state determination means. When the determination result of the gaming state is received, if the determination result is the normal gaming state, the arrangement of the identification symbol is set to the normal arrangement, and if the determination result is the specific gaming state, the position of the specific position in the identification symbol arrangement is set. When the design is set to a specific array that can be rewritten to the specific design, and an instruction to execute the specific effect is received from the effect display determining means, the specification in the specific array It is determined whether or not to rewrite the design symbol to the specific symbol, and when it is determined to rewrite, the specific location is rewritten to the specific symbol, and after executing the specific effect, the specific location until the predetermined condition is satisfied. The display control means may perform control to variably display the identification symbols of the arrangement set by the symbol arrangement setting means.

  According to this gaming machine, in the specific gaming state, it is determined whether or not to rewrite to a specific symbol that is substituted for any symbol (for example, determination by random lottery), and as a result of the determination, the specific symbol is rewritten. In this case, the game in the specific game state thereafter can be continued in a state rewritten to the specific symbol until a predetermined end condition is satisfied. In this way, it is rewritten with an advantageous specific symbol that can be replaced by any symbol, and the state that it is easy to hit visually will continue until the end condition is met, so the player can Expectation to play can be sustained.

  (2) Further, in the gaming machine according to (1), the gaming machine is configured to display the identification symbol displayed on the display unit based on the determination result by the jackpot determination unit and the determination result of the gaming state determination unit. A display symbol determining means for determining a stop display mode; and a rewrite number determining means for determining a number to be rewritten to a specific symbol at the time of execution of the specific effect, wherein the symbol arrangement setting means is determined by the rewrite number determining means When the number is larger than the number of symbols at the specific position displayed on the effective line, the symbol at the specific position outside the effective line may be rewritten to the specific symbol by the larger remaining number.

  According to this gaming machine, the symbol at the specific position of the identification symbol displayed on the display means is rewritten to the specific symbol based on the determined number of rewrites to the specific symbol, so that the expectation when the symbol is stopped can be enhanced. In addition, when the determined number of rewrites is larger than the symbol at the specific position displayed on the display means, the symbol at the specific position other than the active line is rewritten to the specific symbol for the remaining number. Even if the specific symbol is not displayed in the stop display and it does not contribute to the big hit, it is determined that the game can be performed with the increased specific symbol during the subsequent specific gaming state, You can expect the stop display. In this way, the player can maintain a sense of expectation for the game for a long period of time.

  (3) Also, in the gaming machine according to (1) or (2), the gaming machine is a control in which the display control means displays an image for informing the number to be rewritten to the specific symbol during the variation display of the identifying symbol. It is good also as performing.

  According to this gaming machine, an image indicating the number of rewrites of the specific symbol is displayed, so that it can be expected that the specific symbol is displayed in the stop display of the variation of the identification symbol. In addition, when the number of rewrites notified during the variable display and the number of rewrites of the specific symbol actually displayed on the display means are different, it can be recognized that the symbol has been rewritten in the portion of the array that was not displayed. Expect to see fluctuations in identification information and stop display. In this way, the player can maintain a sense of expectation for the game for a long period of time.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that maintains a sense of expectation for a game.

It is a perspective view which shows the external appearance in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a front view which shows the external appearance in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a disassembled perspective view which shows the general view in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. 1 is a front view showing an overview of a game board in a pachinko gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a block diagram which shows the main control circuit and sub control circuit which are comprised in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. 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[Composition of gaming machine]
First, an overview of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an overview of a pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment. FIG. 2 is a front view showing an overview of the pachinko gaming machine 10 in the present embodiment. FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view showing an overview of the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment. FIG. 4 is a front view of the game board of the pachinko gaming machine 10 in the present embodiment.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a glass door 11, a wooden frame 12, a base door 13, a game board 14, an upper plate 20, a lower plate 22, a liquid crystal display device 32 that displays an image, a game It includes a launching device 130 that launches a sphere, a payout unit 500, a substrate unit 600, and the like.

  The glass door 11 described above is pivotally attached to the base door 13 so as to be openable and closable. Further, an opening is formed in the center of the glass door 11, and a protective glass 19 having transparency is disposed in the opening. The protective glass 19 is disposed so as to face the front surface of the game board 14 in a state where the glass door 11 is closed. In addition, operation buttons 80 (80a, 80b) are provided below the glass door 11.

  The above-described upper plate 20 is integrally provided at the lower portion of the glass door 11. Further, the lower plate 22 is disposed on the base door 13 so as to be positioned below the upper plate 20. The upper plate 20 and the lower plate 22 are formed with payout outlets 20a and 22a for lending game balls and paying out game balls (prize balls). If predetermined payout conditions are satisfied, The ball is discharged, and in particular, the upper plate 20 stores a game ball for launching to a game area 15 described later.

  The launching device 130 described above is disposed in the lower right portion of the base door 13. The launching device 130 is provided with a launching handle 26 that can be operated by a player, and the pachinko game can be advanced by operating the launching handle 26 by the player. When the firing handle 26 is gripped by the player and is rotated in the clockwise direction, electric power is supplied to the firing motor in accordance with the rotational angle, and the game ball stored in the upper plate 20 is The game board 14 is sequentially fired.

  The game board 14 described above is disposed in front of the base door 13 so as to be located behind the protective glass 19. Behind the game board 14, a spacer 31, a liquid crystal display device 32, and the like are disposed. A payout unit 500 and a substrate unit 600 are disposed behind the base door 13. A speaker 46 is disposed on the upper portion of the base door 13.

  The game board 14 is entirely formed of a plate-shaped resin (a member having permeability) having permeability. Examples of the transparent member include various materials such as acrylic resin, polycarbonate resin, and methacrylic resin. Further, the game board 14 has a game area 15 on the front side thereof in which the launched game ball can roll down. The game area 15 is an area surrounded by a guide rail 30 (specifically, an outer rail 30a shown in FIG. 4 to be described later) where a game ball can roll. A plurality of game nails 13 are driven into the game area 15 of the game board 14.

  The liquid crystal display device 32 is disposed behind (on the back side of) the game board 14. In other words, the liquid crystal display device 32 is disposed behind the transparent member of the game board 14. The liquid crystal display device 32 has a display area 32a that enables display of an image relating to a game. The display area 32a is disposed so as to overlap all or part of the game board 14 from the back side. In other words, the display area 32a is disposed behind the game board 14 so as to overlap at least all or part of the game area 15 in the game board 14. Specifically, the liquid crystal display device 32 is disposed behind the game board 14 so that the display area 32 a overlaps all or part of the game area 15 and all or part of the game area outer area 16. . In the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32, various types of images such as an effect identification symbol, an effect image, and an ornamental decoration image are displayed.

  The spacer 31 is disposed behind (on the back side of) the game board 14, and forms a space serving as a flow path for game balls in front of (on the front side of) the liquid crystal display device 32. The spacer 31 is made of a permeable material. In the present embodiment, the spacer 31 is made of a permeable material, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, a part of the spacer 31 may be made of a permeable material. Moreover, you may form with the material which does not have permeability | transmittance.

  The firing handle 26 is provided so as to be rotatable with respect to the base door 13. A firing solenoid (not shown) as a driving device is provided on the back side of the firing handle 26. Further, a touch sensor (not shown) is provided on the peripheral edge of the firing handle 26. Inside the firing handle 26 is provided a firing volume that changes the resistance value according to the amount of rotation of the firing handle 26 and changes the power supplied to the firing solenoid (not shown).

  When a touch sensor (not shown) is touched by the player, it is detected that the firing handle 26 is gripped by the player. When the firing handle 26 is gripped by the player and is turned clockwise, the resistance value of the firing volume (not shown) changes according to the turning angle, and the resistance value at this time Is supplied to a firing solenoid (not shown). As a result, the game balls stored in the upper plate 20 are sequentially launched into the game area 15 of the game board 14 and the game is advanced. When a launch stop button (not shown) is pressed, the launch of the game ball is stopped even when the launch handle 26 is held and rotated.

  As shown in FIG. 4, on the lower left side of the game board 14, a special symbol display device 35, a normal symbol display device 33, special symbol hold display LEDs 34a to 34d, normal symbol hold display LEDs 50a to 50d, and a round number display 51a. -51d are provided.

  The special symbol display device 35 is composed of a plurality of 7-segment LEDs. The 7-segment LED is repeatedly turned on and off when a predetermined special symbol variation display start condition is satisfied. By turning on / off the 7-segment LED, ten numeric symbols and symbol symbols “−” from “0” to “9” are variably displayed as special symbols (also referred to as identification information). As a combination of the special symbols, when a specific numeric symbol is stopped and displayed, the gaming state shifts from the normal gaming state to the big hit gaming state (special gaming state) that is advantageous to the player. When this big hit game state is reached, as will be described later, the shutter 40 (see FIG. 4) is controlled to the open state, and the game ball can be received in the big prize opening 39 (see FIG. 4). On the other hand, when a combination of lost symbols (for example, “-”) is stopped and displayed as a special symbol, the normal gaming state is maintained. As described above, a game in which a special symbol is variably displayed and then stopped and the game state is shifted or maintained according to the result is referred to as a “special symbol game”.

  A normal symbol display device 33 is provided below the special symbol display device 35. The normal symbol display device 33 is composed of two display lamps, and these display lamps are alternately lit and extinguished to be variably displayed as normal symbols. A game in which the normal symbol is variably displayed and then stopped is displayed, and depending on the result, the open / closed state of the normal electric accessory 48 (see FIG. 4) is referred to as a “normal symbol game”.

  Below the normal symbol display device 33, special symbol hold display LEDs 34a to 34d are provided. The special symbol hold display LEDs 34a to 34d display the number of executions of the special symbol variation display held by turning on or off (so-called “hold number”, “hold number related to special symbols”). For example, when the execution of the special symbol variation display is suspended once based on the ball entering the start port 25, the special symbol hold display LED 34a is turned on.

  Below the normal symbol display device 33, normal symbol hold display LEDs 50a to 50d are provided. As will be described later, the normal symbol hold display LEDs 50a to 50d display the number of executions of the fluctuation display of the normal symbol held by turning on or off (so-called “hold number”, “hold number related to normal symbols”). . Similar to the special symbol, when the execution of the fluctuation display of the normal symbol is held once, the normal symbol hold display LED 50a is turned on.

  On the left side of the special symbol display device 35, round number indicators 51a to 51d are provided. The round number indicators 51a to 51d display the number of rounds during execution of the special game. The round number indicators 51a to 51d are composed of four LEDs, and there are two patterns of lighting and extinguishing for each LED, so at least 16 patterns can be displayed (2 4th power pattern). ). The round number display 51 may be composed of a plurality of 7-segment LEDs, a liquid crystal display unit, a transmissive liquid crystal display unit, and the like.

  Further, in the display area of the liquid crystal display device 32 disposed behind (on the back side of) the game board 14, an effect image related to the special symbol displayed on the special symbol display device 35 is displayed.

  For example, while the special symbol displayed on the special symbol display device 35 is being displayed in a variable manner, except for specific cases, in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32, an identification symbol consisting of numbers, symbols, etc. For example, numbers such as “10”, numbers such as “J”, “Q”, and “K”, and pictures such as “Cleopatra” and “Sphinx”) are variably displayed. Further, the special symbol that has been variably displayed on the special symbol display device 35 is stopped and displayed, and the identification symbol for production is also stopped and displayed on the display area 32 a of the liquid crystal display device 32.

  In addition, when a special numeric symbol is stopped and displayed as a special symbol on the special symbol display device 35, an effect image that allows the player to grasp that it is a big hit is displayed in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32. Specifically, when a specific numeric symbol is stopped and displayed as a special symbol on the special symbol display device 35, the combination of the identification information for presentation displayed in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 is a specific display. A mode (for example, a mode in which all the same symbols are arranged in a stopped state in a plurality of symbol rows) is displayed, and, for example, along with a character image such as “15RJACKPOT”, a big hit effect image is displayed on the liquid crystal display device It is displayed in 32 display areas 32a.

  As shown in FIG. 4, on the gaming board 14 of the gaming machine 10, two guide rails 30 (30 a and 30 b), a stage 55, an ordinary electric accessory 48, a passing gate 54, a shutter 40, a grand prize opening 39, Game members such as general winning ports 56a, 56b, 56c, 56d, and 56e are provided.

  A substantially inverted L-shaped stage 55 is provided on the upper part of the game board 14. Further, a guide rail 30 is provided so as to surround the game area 15.

  The guide rail 30 includes an outer rail 30a that partitions (defines) the game area 15 and an inner rail 30b that is disposed inside the outer rail 30a. The launched game ball is guided by a guide rail 30 provided on the game board 14 and moves to the upper part of the game board 14, and the plurality of game nails (not shown) and the game board 14 are provided. Due to the collision with the stage 55 or the like, it flows down toward the lower side of the game board 14 while changing its traveling direction.

  Also, an ordinary electric accessory 48 is provided near the left end of the stage 55. The ordinary electric accessory 48 includes a shutter member that opens and closes forward. A start port 25 is formed inside the shutter member, and a game ball placed on the shutter member passes through the start port 25. When the normal symbol is stopped and displayed with a predetermined symbol on the normal symbol display device 33, the shutter member of the normal electric accessory 48 is changed from the closed state to the open state, and the game ball can easily enter the start opening 25. In addition, when a predetermined time has elapsed after the shutter member is opened, the shutter member is closed and the game ball does not enter the start port 25. In this embodiment, a shutter member that opens and closes forward and backward is used as the ordinary electric accessory 48. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and two game blade members facing each other are opened and closed so that a game ball is placed at the start opening 25. You may use what is called an electric tulip which switches to the state which is easy to enter, and the state which is hard to enter.

  When the game ball passes through the passing gate 54 during the normal symbol variation display, the normal symbol hold display LEDs 50a to 50d are sequentially turned on every time the game ball passes, and the normal symbol during the variation display is stopped. Until this is done, the execution (start) of the normal symbol variation display based on the passing of the game ball to the passing gate 54 is suspended. After that, when the normal symbol that has been variably displayed is stopped and displayed, the variably displayed normal symbol that has been suspended is started.

  When a specific symbol is stopped and displayed as a normal symbol on the normal symbol display device 33, an effect image for allowing the player to grasp that the normal symbol lottery is won is displayed in the display area of the liquid crystal display device 32. The

  In addition, a winning area is provided in the start opening 25 described above. This winning area is provided with a start winning opening switch 116 (see FIG. 5). When a game medium such as a game ball is detected by the start winning a prize opening switch 116, the special symbol display device 35 starts to display the variation of the special symbol. Further, when a game ball enters the start opening 25 during the variation display of the special symbol, the special symbol based on the entry of the game ball into the start opening 25 until the special symbol during the variation display is stopped and displayed. The execution (start) of the variable display is suspended. Thereafter, when the special symbol that has been variably displayed is stopped and displayed, the variably displayed suspended special symbol is started. Note that an upper limit is set for the number of times the execution of the special symbol variable display is suspended, and in this embodiment, the special symbol variable display is suspended up to four times.

  In addition, as another condition (start of variable display of a predetermined special symbol), the special symbol is stopped and displayed. In other words, every time a predetermined special symbol variable display start condition is satisfied, the special symbol variable display is started.

  The big prize opening 39 is provided with a shutter 40 that can be opened and closed on the front side (front side). The shutter 40 is driven so as to be in an open state in which it is easy to accept a game ball when a special numerical symbol is stopped and displayed as a special symbol on the special symbol display device 35 and the gaming state is shifted to the big hit gaming state. . As a result, the special winning opening 39 is in an open state (first state) where the game ball can be easily received.

  On the other hand, the special winning opening 39 provided on the back side (rear) of the shutter 40 has an area (not shown) having a count switch 104 (see FIG. 5), and a predetermined number of game balls (for example, 8) or the shutter 40 is driven to open until a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) elapses. When a condition for winning a predetermined number of game balls in the grand prize opening 39 or elapse of a predetermined time is satisfied in the open state, the shutter 40 is driven so as to be in a closed state in which it is difficult to accept the game balls. . As a result, the special winning opening 39 is in a closed state in which it is difficult to accept a game ball (second state). It should be noted that from the open state (first state) in which the grand prize opening 39 is easy to accept game balls to the closed state (second state) in which the grand prize opening 39 is difficult to accept game balls. This game is called a round game. Accordingly, the shutter 40 is opened during the round game and is closed between the round games. A round game is counted as the number of rounds, such as “1” round and “2” round. For example, the first round game may be referred to as the first round and the second round as the second round.

  Subsequently, the shutter 40 driven from the open state to the closed state (second state) is driven again to the open state. That is, when the round game is finished, it is possible to continue to the next round game. A game from the first round game until the end of the (final) round game that cannot continue to the next round game is called a special game or a big hit game.

  During execution of the special game, the number of rounds (the maximum number of continuous rounds) from the first round number to the last round game when the most round game is continued differs depending on the special symbols that are stopped and displayed. In the present embodiment, the “3” round, the “6” round, the “9” round, and the “15” round are selected according to the stop mode of the special symbol.

  When a game ball wins the start opening 25, the general winning openings 56a to 56e, and the big winning opening 39, the number of game balls set in advance according to the type of each winning opening is the upper plate 20 or It is paid out to the lower plate 22.

  In the present embodiment, the liquid crystal display device has been described as an example of the production means, but the present invention is not limited to this. The production means may be a production means such as a plasma display, a rear projection display, a CRT display, a lamp, a speaker, or a movable accessory.

[Electric configuration of gaming machine]
A block diagram showing a control circuit of the pachinko gaming machine 10 in the present embodiment is shown in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the pachinko gaming machine 10 mainly includes a main control circuit 60 that controls a game and a sub-control circuit 200 that controls an effect according to the progress of the game.

  The main control circuit 60 includes a main CPU 66, a main ROM 68 (read only memory), and a main RAM 70 (read / write memory).

  The main CPU 66 is connected to a main ROM 68, a main RAM 70, and the like, and has a function of executing various processes according to a program stored in the main ROM 68.

  The main ROM 68 stores a program for controlling the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10 by the main CPU 66, various tables, and the like.

  The main RAM 70 has a function of storing various flags and variable values as a temporary storage area of the main CPU 66. In the present embodiment, the main RAM 70 is used as a temporary storage area of the main CPU 66. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and any readable / writable storage medium may be used.

  The main control circuit 60 also includes a reset clock pulse generation circuit 62 that generates a clock pulse every predetermined cycle (for example, 2 milliseconds) in order to execute a system timer interrupt process to be described later. An initial reset circuit 64 for generating a reset signal and a serial communication IC 72 for supplying a command to a sub-control circuit 200 described later are provided.

  Various devices are connected to the main control circuit 60.

  For example, various devices that respond to signals from the main control circuit 60 include a special symbol display device 35 that performs variable display of special symbols in a special symbol game, and a special symbol that displays the number of reserved special symbols in a special symbol game. The symbol hold display device 34, the normal symbol display device 33 that performs variable display of the normal symbol as identification information in the normal symbol game, the normal symbol hold display device 50 that displays the number of hold of the variable display of the normal symbol in the normal symbol game, normal A start opening solenoid 118 that opens or closes the shutter member of the electric accessory 48, a large winning opening solenoid 120 that drives the shutter 40, and opens or closes the large winning opening 39 are connected. In addition, a call device (not shown) having a function of calling a hall clerk and a function of displaying the number of jackpots, and an external terminal board 300 used for transmitting data to a hall computer managing pachinko gaming machines throughout the hall are connected. .

  In addition, for example, when a game ball passes through the area of the big winning opening 39, the count switch 104 that supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60, and when the game ball passes through each general winning opening 56, When the game ball passes through the general winning opening switch 106, 108, 110, 112, 113, and the passing gate 54 that supplies the main control circuit 60, a predetermined detection signal is supplied to the main control circuit 60. When a game ball wins the gate switch 114 and the start opening 25, the start winning opening switch 116 that supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60, backup data at the time of power interruption, etc. are operated by the manager of the game hall. A backup clear switch 124 and the like that are cleared accordingly are connected.

  The main control circuit 60 is connected to a payout / launch control circuit 126. The payout / launch control circuit 126 is connected to a payout device 128 that pays out game balls, a launch device 130 that fires game balls, and a card unit 150.

  The payout / launch control circuit 126 receives a prize ball control command supplied from the main control circuit 60 and a lending ball control signal supplied from the card unit 150, and transmits a predetermined signal to the payout device 128. Then, the payout device 128 pays out the game ball. In addition, the payout / firing control circuit 126 supplies power to the firing solenoid according to the turning angle when the launching handle 26 is gripped by the player and is turned clockwise. Control to fire the ball.

  Furthermore, the sub-control circuit 200 is connected to the serial communication IC 72. The sub-control circuit 200 controls display on the liquid crystal display device 32 according to various commands supplied from the main control circuit 60, control related to sound generated from the speakers 46L and 46R, control of lamps including decoration lamps, and the like. I do.

  In the present embodiment, the command is supplied from the main control circuit 60 to the sub control circuit 200 and the signal cannot be supplied from the sub control circuit 200 to the main control circuit 60. The present invention is not limited to this, and there is no problem even if it is configured such that a signal can be transmitted from the sub control circuit 200 to the main control circuit 60.

  The sub control circuit 200 includes a sub CPU 206, a program ROM 208, a work RAM 210, a display control circuit 250 for performing display control in the liquid crystal display device 32, a sound control circuit 230 for performing control related to sound generated from the speakers 46L and 46R, and a decorative lamp. The lamp control circuit 240 controls the lamp 132 including the above. The sub-control circuit 200 executes an effect according to the progress of the game in accordance with a command from the main control circuit 60.

  The sub CPU 206 has a function of executing various processes according to the program stored in the program ROM 208. In particular, the sub CPU 206 controls the sub control circuit 200 in accordance with various commands supplied from the main control circuit 60.

  The program ROM 208 stores a program and various tables for controlling the game effects of the pachinko gaming machine 10 by the sub CPU 206.

  In the present embodiment, the main ROM 68 and the program ROM 208 are used as the storage means for storing programs, tables, and the like. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a storage medium that can be read by a computer having control means is used. Any other form may be used, for example, it may be recorded on a storage medium such as a hard disk device, a CD-ROM, a DVD-ROM, or a ROM cartridge. Further, these programs may not be recorded in advance, but may be downloaded after the power is turned on and recorded in the work RAM 210 or the like. Furthermore, each program may be recorded on a separate storage medium.

  The work RAM 210 stores various flags and variable values as a temporary storage area of the sub CPU 206. In the present embodiment, the work RAM 210 is used as a temporary storage area of the sub CPU 206. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and any readable / writable storage medium may be used.

  The display control circuit 250 is a circuit that performs display control of the liquid crystal display device 32, and includes an image data processor (hereinafter referred to as VDP), an image data ROM that stores data for generating various image data, A frame buffer for buffering image data, a D / A converter for converting image data as an image signal, and the like are included.

  The display control circuit 250 is a device that can perform various processes for displaying an image on the liquid crystal display device 32 in accordance with data supplied from the sub CPU 206. In response to an image display command supplied from the sub CPU 206, the display control circuit 250 displays various image data such as decorative design image data, background image data, and production image data indicating a decorative design on the liquid crystal display device 32. The image data to be stored is temporarily stored in the frame buffer.

  Then, the display control circuit 250 supplies the image data stored in the frame buffer to the D / A converter at a predetermined timing. The D / A converter converts image data as an image signal, and supplies the image signal to the liquid crystal display device 32 at a predetermined timing, whereby an image is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32. That is, the display control circuit 250 performs control to display an image related to the game on the liquid crystal display device 32.

  The audio control circuit 230 includes a sound source IC that controls audio, an audio data ROM that stores various audio data, an amplifier (hereinafter referred to as AMP) for amplifying audio signals, and the like.

  The sound source IC controls sound generated from the speakers 46L and 46R. The sound source IC selects one sound data from a plurality of sound data stored in the sound data ROM in accordance with a sound generation command supplied from the sub CPU 206. The sound source IC reads the selected sound data from the sound data ROM, converts the sound data into a predetermined sound signal, and supplies the sound signal to the AMP. The AMP amplifies the sound signal and generates sound from the speakers 46L and 46R.

  The lamp control circuit 240 includes a drive circuit for supplying a lamp control signal, a decoration data ROM in which a plurality of types of lamp decoration patterns are stored, and the like.

[Main processing]
The main process will be described below with reference to FIGS.

  In step S10, watch dog timer initial setting processing is performed. In this processing, the main CPU 66 performs processing for initial setting of the watchdog timer. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S11.

  In step S11, power interruption detection signal processing is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the power interruption detection signal is HI (high level). If it is determined that the power interruption detection signal is HI, the process proceeds to step S12. If it is determined that the power interruption detection signal is not HI, the process proceeds to step S11.

  In step S12, RAM access permission processing is performed. In this processing, the main CPU 66 performs processing for permitting RAM access. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S13.

  In step S13, backup clear switch processing is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the backup clear switch is on. If it is determined that the backup clear switch is on, the process proceeds to step S14. If it is determined that the backup clear switch is not on, the process proceeds to step S15.

  In step S <b> 14, the main CPU 66 performs a process of setting (storing) “1” in a predetermined area that functions as an initialization flag of the main RAM 70. When this process is completed, the process proceeds to step S40 (see FIG. 8) in FIG.

  In step S <b> 15, the main CPU 66 determines whether a backup flag exists in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. If there is a backup flag, the process proceeds to step S16, and if there is no backup flag, the process proceeds to step S18.

  In step S16, a work area damage check process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process of checking the work area for damage. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S17.

  In step S17, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the work area is damaged. If the work area is damaged, the process proceeds to step S18. If there is no work area damage, the process proceeds to step S19.

  In step S <b> 18, the main CPU 66 performs a process of setting (storing) “0” in a predetermined area that functions as an initialization flag of the main RAM 70. When this process is completed, the process proceeds to step S40 (see FIG. 8) in FIG.

  In step S19, processing for restoring the stack pointer is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process for returning the stack pointer. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S20.

  In step S20, switch input buffer clear processing is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process of clearing the switch input buffer. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S21.

  In step S21, a CTC operation setting process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process of setting an operation of a CTC (Counter Timer Circuit). If this process ends, the process moves to a step S22.

  In step S22, an SIO operation setting process is performed. In this processing, the main CPU 66 performs processing for setting SIO (serial input / output) operation. If this process ends, the process moves to step S30 (see FIG. 7).

  As shown in FIG. 7, in a step S30, a game state command transmission process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 transmits a game state command, that is, a command indicating a normal state (no low probability time), a probability change state (high probability time), or a short time (low probability time). Do. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S31.

  In step S31, it is determined whether or not there is a command being transmitted when the power is turned off. In this process, if the main CPU 66 determines that there is a command being transmitted when the power is turned off, the process proceeds to step S32. If the main CPU 66 does not determine that there is a command being transmitted when the power is turned off, the process proceeds to step S33.

  In step S32, a command retransmitting process during transmission at power interruption is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process of retransmitting the command being transmitted at the time of power interruption. When this process ends, the process moves to a step S33.

  In step S33, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the interrupt flag is in a prohibited state. When the interrupt flag is in the interrupt prohibited state, the main CPU 66 moves the process to step S35, and when the interrupt flag is not in the interrupt prohibited state, the main CPU 66 moves the process to step S34.

  In step S34, an interrupt permission process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process for permitting a timer interrupt process (see FIG. 10). If this process ends, the process moves to a step S35.

  In step S35, processing for restoring the registers in the stack area is performed. In this processing, the main CPU 66 performs processing for restoring the registers in the stack area. When this process is completed, the program returns to the program address indicated by the program counter restored from the stack area.

  As shown in FIG. 8, in step S40, processing for initializing the stack pointer is performed. In this processing, the main CPU 66 performs processing for initializing the stack pointer. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S41.

  In step S41, initialization flag saving processing is performed. In this processing, the main CPU 66 performs processing for saving the initialization flag in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S42.

  In step S42, the big hit determination random number count value is saved in the DE register. In this processing, the main CPU 66 performs processing for saving the jackpot determination random number count value to the DE register. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S43.

  In step S43, the DE register value is updated. In this processing, the main CPU 66 performs processing for updating the value of the DE register. When this process ends, the process moves to a step S44.

  In step S44, work area initialization processing is performed. In this processing, the main CPU 66 performs processing for initializing the work area. When this process ends, the process moves to a step S45.

  In step S45, the return processing of the DE register value to the jackpot determination random number counter value is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process of returning the DE register value to the jackpot determination random number counter value. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S46.

  In step S46, storage processing of the DE register value to the initial random number counter value is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process of storing the DE register value in the initial random number counter value. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S47.

  In step S47, the DE register value is stored into the initial random number value. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process of storing the DE register value in the initial random number value. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S48.

  In step S48, initialization flag return processing is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process for restoring the initialization flag saved in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. When this process ends, the process moves to a step S49.

  In step S49, data relating to special symbols is initialized. In this processing, the main CPU 66 performs processing for initializing data relating to special symbols. When this process ends, the process moves to a step S50.

  In step S50, a CTC operation setting process is performed. In this process, a CTC operation setting process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process for setting a CTC operation. When this process ends, the process moves to a step S51.

  In step S51, SIO operation setting processing is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process for setting an SIO operation. When this process ends, the process moves to a step S52.

  In step S52, initialization command transmission processing is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process of transmitting an initialization command corresponding to the initialization flag. When this process ends, the process moves to a step S53.

  In step S53, an interrupt permission process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process for permitting the interrupt process. When this process ends, the process moves to a step S60 (see FIG. 9).

  In step S60 shown in FIG. 9, an interrupt prohibition process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process for prohibiting the interrupt process. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S61.

  In step S61, initial value random number update processing is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process of updating the initial random number counter value. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S62.

  In step S62, an interrupt permission process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process for permitting the interrupt process. When this process ends, the process moves to a step S63.

  In step S63, an effect random number update process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process of updating the effect random number counter value. When this process ends, the process moves to a step S64.

  In step S64, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the system timer monitoring timer value is 3 or more. In this process, the main CPU 66 refers to the system timer monitoring timer value stored in the main RAM 70. If the system timer monitoring timer value is 3 or more, the main CPU 66 moves the process to step S65, and the system timer monitoring timer value is If not three or more, the process proceeds to step S60.

  In step S65, a process of subtracting 3 from the value of the system timer monitoring timer is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process of subtracting 3 from the value of the system timer monitoring timer stored in the main RAM 70. When this process ends, the process moves to a step S66.

  In step S66, timer update processing is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 waits for a synchronization between the main control circuit 60 and the sub-control circuit 200, and a big prize for measuring the opening time of the big prize opening 39 that is opened when a big hit occurs. If this process of executing processes for updating various timers such as the mouth open time timer is completed, the process proceeds to step S67.

  In step S67, a special symbol control process is performed. As will be described in detail later, in this process, the main CPU 66 performs a special symbol control process. The main CPU 66 extracts the jackpot determination random number value and the jackpot symbol determination random number value in accordance with the detection signal from the start winning opening switch 116, refers to the jackpot winning table stored in the main ROM 68, and the jackpot lottery is won. It is determined whether or not the determination has been made, and the result of the determination is stored in the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S68.

  In step S68, normal symbol control processing is performed. As will be described in detail later, in this process, the main CPU 66 performs a normal symbol control process. In this process, the main CPU 66 extracts a random number value in accordance with the detection signal from the pass gate switch 114, refers to the normal symbol winning table stored in the main ROM 68, and determines whether or not the normal symbol lottery has been won. Determination is performed, and processing for storing the determination result in the main RAM 70 is performed. Note that when the normal symbol lottery is won, the start opening 25 is opened, making it easier for the game ball to enter. When this process ends, the process moves to a step S69.

  In step S69, a symbol display device control process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 determines the special symbol display device 35 and the normal symbol display device 33 according to the result of the special symbol control process stored in the main RAM 70 in steps S67 and S68 and the result of the normal symbol control process. And a process of storing a control signal for driving the round number display 51 in the main RAM 70. The main CPU 66 transmits a control signal to the special symbol display device 35. The special symbol display device 35 variably displays and stops the special symbol based on the received control signal. Based on the received control signal, the normal symbol display device 33 displays the normal symbol in a variable manner and stops. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S70.

  In step S70, game information data generation processing is performed. In this processing, the main CPU 66 performs processing for generating data related to game information signals to be transmitted to the base computer or the hall computer and storing the data in the main RAM 70. When this process ends, the process moves to a step S71.

  In step S71, symbol reservation number data generation processing is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 detects detection signals from the start winning port switch 116 and the pass gate switch 114 detected in a switch input process (FIG. 10, step S84) in a timer interrupt process, which will be described later, a special symbol, and a normal symbol. A control signal for driving the special symbol hold display LEDs 34a to 34d and the normal symbol hold display LEDs 50a to 50d based on the update result of the hold number data stored in the main RAM 70 updated in accordance with the execution of the symbol change display. Is stored in the main RAM 70. When this process ends, the process moves to a step S72.

  In step S72, port output processing is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process of outputting a control signal stored in the main RAM 70 from each port in the above-described steps. Specifically, an LED power source for turning on the LED (common signal), a solenoid power source for driving the solenoid that opens and closes the special prize opening 39, and opens and closes the shutter member of the ordinary electric accessory 48 are supplied. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S73.

  In step S73, a winning opening related command control process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process of controlling a winning mouth associated command. When this process ends, the process moves to a step S74.

  In step S74, storage / game state command control processing is performed. Memory / game state command control processing is performed. In this process, for example, the main CPU 66 determines whether a certain change flag or a short-time state flag is set in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70, and determines that a certain change flag or a short-time state flag is set. A process for generating a time-short state command and transmitting it to the sub-control circuit 200 is performed. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S75.

  In step S75, command output control processing is performed. In this processing, the main CPU 66 performs processing for controlling command output. When this process ends, the process moves to a step S76.

  In step S76, a payout process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 checks whether or not a game ball has won the big winning opening 39, the start opening 25, and the general winning openings 56a to 56e. If there is a winning, a payout request command corresponding to each of them. Is transmitted to the dispensing / launching control circuit 126. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S60.

[Timer interrupt processing]
Even when the main CPU 66 is executing the main process, the main CPU 66 may interrupt the main process and execute the timer interrupt process. The timer interrupt process will be described below with reference to FIG.

  In step S80, a register saving process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process for saving the register. When this process ends, the process moves to a step S81.

  In step S81, the system timer monitoring timer value is incremented by one. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process of incrementing the value of the system timer monitoring timer stored in the main RAM 70 by one. The system timer monitoring timer is a monitoring timer for executing a predetermined process (special symbol control process or the like) on the condition that the timer interrupt process is started a predetermined number of times (three times). When this process ends, the process moves to a step S82.

  In step S82, the clear data (01H) is set in the watchdog output data. In this process, the main CPU 66 sets clear data (01H) in the watchdog output data. Further, the main CPU 66 transmits a control signal based on the watchdog output data to the initial reset circuit 64. The initial reset circuit 64 releases the voltage of the capacitor based on the received control signal. When a predetermined time (for example, 3100 msec) determined by the capacitance of the capacitor connected to the initial reset circuit 64 elapses after the watchdog timer provided in the initial reset circuit 64 is cleared, the main CPU 66 A system reset signal is output. When the system reset signal is input from the initial reset circuit 64, the main CPU 66 enters a system reset state. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S83.

  In step S83, random number update processing is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process of updating the random number. For example, the main CPU 66 updates random numbers such as a jackpot determination random number counter, a jackpot symbol determination random number counter, and a normal symbol determination random number counter. Note that the jackpot determination random number counter and the jackpot symbol determination random number counter are not fair if the update timing of the counter value is indefinite, so that a fixed timing every 2 msec is ensured. I am trying to update with. Details of this processing will be described later. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S84.

  In step S84, switch input processing is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process for determining whether or not there is an input to the switch. For example, the main CPU 66 is provided in the count switch 104 (see FIG. 5) provided in the special winning opening 39 (see FIG. 5) and the general winning openings 56a, 56b, 56c, 56d, and 56e (see FIG. 4). General winning opening switch 106, 108, 110, 112, 113 (see FIG. 5), passing gate switch 114 (see FIG. 5) provided in the passing gate 54 (see FIG. 3), or starting port 25 (see FIG. 4) ) To receive a detection signal from the start winning a prize opening switch 116 (see FIG. 5), it is determined whether each switch has detected a game ball. When the main CPU 66 determines that it has been detected, the main CPU 66 updates the start opening prize detection check counter, the large winning opening prize ball counter, the general winning opening prize ball counter, the starting opening prize ball counter, and the like. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S85.

  In step S85, a register restoration process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process of restoring the register to the address before the interrupt process. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Switch input detection processing]
The switch input detection process in step S84 shown in FIG. 10 will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S90, a prize ball related switch check process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not there is an input from the count switch 104, the general winning opening switch 106, 108, 110, 112, 113 and the starting winning opening switch 116, in other words, whether or not a game ball is detected. To do. If the main CPU 66 determines that the count switch 104 has been input, the main CPU 66 performs a process of adding 1 to the value of the big prize opening ball counter, and the general winning opening switches 106, 108, 110, 112, 113 When it is determined that there is an input, a process of adding 1 to the value of the general winning opening prize ball counter is performed, and when it is determined that there is an input of the starting winning opening switch 116, the value of the starting opening prize ball counter is set. A process of adding 1 is performed. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S91.

  In step S91, a special symbol related switch check process is performed. The special symbol related switch check process will be described later. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S92.

  In step S92, a normal symbol related switch check process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not there is an input of the passing gate switch 114, in other words, whether or not a game ball is detected. 4), and if it is determined that the upper limit is reached, this subroutine is terminated. When it is not determined that the upper limit is reached, a hit determination random number value is extracted from the hit determination random number counter of the normal symbol game, and a hit symbol determination random number counter is extracted from the hit symbol determination random number counter. The process of storing in the normal symbol storage area is performed. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Special design related switch check processing]
The special symbol related switch check process in step S91 shown in FIG. 11 will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S95, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not there is an input from the start winning port switch 116. If it is determined that there is an input from the starting winning port switch 116, the process moves to step S96, and there is an input. If not, this subroutine is terminated.

  In step S96, a start port detection process is performed. Details of this processing will be described later. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Special symbol control processing]
The subroutine executed in step S67 in FIG. 9 will be described with reference to FIG. In FIG. 13, the numerical values drawn from step S101 to step S108 indicate the control state flags corresponding to those steps, and one step corresponding to the numerical value according to the numerical value of the control state flag. Will be executed and the special symbol game will proceed.

  First, in step S100, a process for loading a control state flag is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 reads the control state flag. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S101.

  In steps S101 to S108 described later, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not to execute various processes in each step based on the value of the control state flag, as will be described later. This control state flag indicates the state of the special symbol game, and enables one of the processes in steps S101 to S108 to be executed. In addition, the main CPU 66 executes processing in each step at a predetermined timing determined in accordance with a waiting time timer set for each step. Before reaching the predetermined timing, the process ends without executing the process in each step, and another subroutine is executed. Of course, the system timer interrupt process is also executed at a predetermined cycle.

  In step S101, a special symbol memory check process is executed. Details of this processing will be described later. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S102.

  In step S102, a special symbol variation time management process is executed. Although details of this process will be described later, in this process, the main CPU 66 performs special symbol display time management when the control state flag is a value (01) indicating special symbol variation time management and the variation time has elapsed. The indicated value (02) is set in the control state flag, and the waiting time after determination (for example, 600 ms) is set in the waiting time timer. That is, it is set to execute the process of step S103 after the waiting time after determination has elapsed. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S103.

  In step S103, a special symbol display time management process is executed. Although details of this process will be described later, in this process, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not it is a big hit when the control state flag is a value (02) indicating special symbol display time management and the waiting time after determination has elapsed. Determine whether. In the case of a big hit, the main CPU 66 sets a value (03) indicating the big hit start interval management in the control state flag, and sets a time corresponding to the big hit start interval in the waiting time timer. That is, after the time corresponding to the big hit start interval elapses, the process of step S104 is set to be executed. On the other hand, the main CPU 66 sets a value (07) indicating the end of the special symbol game when it is not a big hit. That is, it is set to execute the process of step S108. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S104.

  In step S104, a big hit start interval management process is executed. Although details of this process will be described later, in this process, the main CPU 66 determines that the control state flag is a value (03) indicating the big hit start interval management, and when the time corresponding to the big hit start interval has elapsed, Data for opening the special winning opening 39 read from the ROM 68 is stored in the main RAM 70. Then, in the process of step S72 of FIG. 9, the main CPU 66 reads data for opening the big prize opening 39 stored in the main RAM 70, and sends a signal for opening the big prize opening 39 to the big prize opening solenoid. 120. As described above, the main CPU 66 and the like perform opening / closing control of the special winning opening 39. That is, one round game in which a predetermined advantageous gaming state (a gaming state from the open state where the big winning opening 39 easily accepts the game ball to the closed state where the big winning opening 39 hardly accepts the game ball) is provided a plurality of times. A jackpot game that may be repeated is executed. Further, the game advantageous to the player may be that a variable winning device that can be opened and closed such as the big winning opening 39 is opened.

  Further, the main CPU 66 sets a value (04) indicating that the big prize opening is being opened in the control state flag, and sets the upper opening limit time (for example, 30 seconds) in the big prize opening time timer. That is, it is set to execute the process of step S106. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S105.

  In step S105, a waiting time management process before reopening the big winning opening is executed. Although details of this process will be described later, in this process, the main CPU 66 indicates that the control state flag is a value (05) indicating the waiting time management before reopening the big winning opening, and the time corresponding to the interval between rounds has elapsed. In this case, the special winning opening opening number counter is stored and updated so as to increase by "1". The main CPU 66 sets a value (04) indicating that the special winning opening is open in the control state flag. The main CPU 66 sets an opening upper limit time (for example, 30 seconds) in the big prize opening time timer. That is, it is set to execute the process of step S106. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S106.

  In step S106, a special winning opening opening process is executed. Although details of this process will be described later, in this process, when the control status flag is a value (04) indicating that the big prize opening is open, the big prize winning prize counter is “10” or more. It is determined whether or not the condition that the upper limit time for opening has passed (the big winning opening opening time timer is “0”) is satisfied. The main CPU 66 updates a variable positioned in the main RAM 70 in order to close the special winning opening 39 when any of the conditions is satisfied. Then, it is determined whether or not a condition that the special winning opening opening number counter is equal to or greater than the maximum winning opening opening number (the final round) is satisfied. The main CPU 66 sets the value (06) indicating the big hit end interval in the control state flag in the case of the final round, and the value (05) indicating the waiting time management before the big winning opening reopening in the case of not being the final round. Is set in the control status flag. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S107.

  In step S107, jackpot end interval processing is executed. Although details of this process will be described later, in this process, the main CPU 66 determines that the control state flag is a value (06) indicating the jackpot end interval, and the special symbol game when the time corresponding to the jackpot end interval has elapsed. A value (07) indicating the end is set in the control state flag. That is, it is set to execute the process of step S108. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S108.

  In step S108, a special symbol game end process is executed. Although details of this process will be described later, in this process, when the control state flag is a value (07) indicating the end of the special symbol game, the main CPU 66 clears the jackpot flag and indicates a special symbol storage check. Set the value (00). That is, it is set to execute the process of step S101. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

As described above, the special symbol game is executed by setting the control state flag. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 13, the main CPU 66 sets the control status flag to “00”, “01”, “02”, when the big hit determination result is lost in the case where it is not the big hit gaming state. By setting “07” in order, the processing of step S101, step S102, step S103, and step S108 shown in FIG. 13 is executed at a predetermined timing. Further, the main CPU 66 sets the control state flag in the order of “00”, “01”, “02”, “03” when the result of the big hit determination is a big hit when it is not the big hit gaming state, The processing of step S101, step S102, step S103, and step S104 shown in FIG. 13 is executed at a predetermined timing, and control to the big hit gaming state is executed. Furthermore, when the control to the big hit gaming state is executed, the main CPU 66 sets the control state flag in the order of “04” and “05”, thereby performing the processing of steps S106 and S105 shown in FIG. Is executed at a predetermined timing, and a big hit game is executed. When the big hit game ending condition is satisfied, “04”, “06”, and “07” are set in this order, so that the processing from step S105, step S107 to step S108 shown in FIG. The game is executed and the jackpot game is ended.
[Special symbol memory check processing]
The special symbol memory check process of FIG. 13 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 14, in step S110, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the control state flag is a value (00) indicating a special symbol storage check. If the main CPU 66 determines that the control state flag is a value indicating a special symbol storage check, it moves the process to step S111. On the other hand, if the main CPU 66 does not determine that the control state flag is a value indicating a special symbol storage check, the main CPU 66 ends the present subroutine.

  In step S111, a process for determining the presence or absence of start memory is performed. In this process, if the main CPU 66 does not determine that the special symbol game is started and stored, that is, the number of holds is 1 or more, the main CPU 66 moves the process to step S118. On the other hand, if the main CPU 66 determines that there is a start-up memory, it moves the process to step S112 and executes a process of setting a value (01) indicating special symbol variation time management as the control state flag. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S113.

  In step S113, a special symbol memory transfer process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 executes a process of subtracting “1” from the number of reserved symbols related to the special symbol. Then, the main CPU 66 performs a process of shifting (storing) each data of the special symbol storage area (1) to the special symbol storage area (4) from the special symbol storage area (0) to the special symbol storage area (3). And execute processing for setting clear data in the special symbol storage area (4). As a result, the data in the special symbol storage area is updated, that is, the number of reserved items related to the special symbol is updated. The data set in the special symbol storage area (0) is used for the next special symbol determination. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S114.

  In step S114, the main CPU 66 executes a big hit determination process. In this process, the main CPU 66 reads the high probability flag, and selects one jackpot determination table from a plurality of jackpot determination tables having different numbers of jackpot determination values (hit determination values) based on the read high probability flag. .

  As described above, when the high probability flag is a predetermined value, that is, when the gaming state is in a probable variation state, the probability of shifting to the big hit gaming state is improved as compared with the normal time. Then, the main CPU 66 refers to the jackpot determination random number value extracted at the time of starting winning and the selected jackpot determination table. That is, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not to enter a big hit gaming state advantageous to the player. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S115. As described above, the main CPU 66 is an example of a big hit determination unit that determines whether or not to shift to a big hit gaming state advantageous to the player when a predetermined condition (winning to the start port 25) is satisfied.

  In step S115, the main CPU 66 executes a special symbol determination process. In this process, the main CPU 66 reads the jackpot symbol random value extracted at the time of starting winning, determines the special symbol based on the jackpot symbol random value and the result of the jackpot determination described above, and determines the special symbol. Data indicating a symbol is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. The main CPU 66 determines the type of jackpot according to the determined special symbol. Specifically, it is determined as one of three round normal big hits, six round normal big hits, six rounds probable big hits, nine rounds probable big hits, or 15 rounds probable big hits. In addition, when the main CPU 66 determines the special symbol as a special display mode (a display mode in which the jackpot symbol becomes a probability variation symbol), the main CPU 66 performs control to shift to the probability variation state. In addition, the normal big hit is a special symbol game in a low probability state after the big hit game is selected, as a big hit determination table is selected a big hit determination table with a small number of big hit judgment values (big hit judgment values), that is, a low big hit probability. Refers to the jackpot that you decide to perform. Probabilistic jackpot is a jackpot judgment table with a large number of jackpot judgment values (big jackpot judgment values), that is, a jackpot judgment table with a high jackpot probability, and a special symbol game is executed in a high probability state after the jackpot game ends. The jackpot that you decide to do. As described above, when the determination result by the big hit determination means (main CPU 66) is a shift to the big hit gaming state advantageous to the player, the main CPU 66 determines the gaming state after the big hit game as the normal gaming state and the normal gaming state. It is an example of the game state determination means for determining to shift to any one of the specific game states having a greater profit to the player.

  The data indicating the special symbol stored in this way is supplied to the special symbol display device 35. As a result, the special symbol is derived and displayed on the special symbol display device 35. Further, the data indicating the special symbol stored in this way is supplied as a special symbol designation command from the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 to the sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200. As a result, in the sub control circuit 200, the identification symbol corresponding to the special symbol is derived and displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S116.

  In step S116, the main CPU 66 executes a variation pattern determination process. In this process, the main CPU 66 extracts a rendering condition selection random value. The main CPU 66 selects a variation pattern distribution table for determining a variation pattern based on the special symbol determined as described above. The main CPU 66 determines a variation pattern based on the rendering condition selection random number extracted from the rendering condition selection random number counter and the selected variation pattern distribution table, and stores the variation pattern in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. The main CPU 66 determines the variation display mode (in particular, the variation display time) of the special symbol based on the data indicating such a variation pattern.

  The data indicating the variation pattern stored in this way is supplied to the special symbol display device 35. As a result, the special symbol display device 35 variably displays the variation pattern determined by the special symbol. Further, the data indicating the variation pattern stored in this way is supplied from the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 to the sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 as a special figure variation pattern designation command. The sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 executes an effect display according to the received special figure variation pattern designation command. The special figure variation pattern designation command is used to determine any one of the variation patterns of the special symbol shown in FIGS. 59 to 70. Presence or absence is specified. In this embodiment, there are a weak advance notice, a strong notice, a premier notice, and a wild additional effect as the change start notice. The specific contents of the advance notice are set in the sub-control circuit 200. The wild addition effect is an effect of increasing the wild symbol in the reel arrangement (see FIG. 57), and is an effect limited to a high probability state. For this reason, the variation pattern of the content designating the wild addition effect is limited to the variation pattern in the high probability state. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S117. As described above, the main CPU 66 is an example of an effect display determination unit that determines an effect content to be displayed on the display unit (the liquid crystal display device 32).

  In step S117, the main CPU 66 sets a variation time corresponding to the determined variation pattern in the waiting time timer, and executes a process of clearing the storage area used for the current variation display. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  In step S118, the main CPU 66 performs processing for setting the logical sum of the demonstration display permission value and (01H) to the demonstration display permission value. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S119. Specifically, when the start memory of the special symbol game becomes 0, the start memory of the normal symbol game is also 0, and the state is maintained for a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds), that is, the predetermined time. When there is no game ball passing to the passing gate 54, a value permitting execution of the demonstration display is set as the demonstration display permission value.

  In step S119, when the demonstration display permission value is a predetermined value (for example, 03H), the main CPU 66 performs processing for setting demonstration display command data. The demo display command data stored in this way is supplied as a demo display command from the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 to the sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200. Thus, even in the sub control circuit 200, the display is executed on the liquid crystal display device 32. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Special symbol change time management processing]
The subroutine executed in step S102 in FIG. 13 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, in step S200, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the control state flag is a value (01) indicating special symbol variation time management, and is a value (01) indicating special symbol variation time management. If it is determined, the process proceeds to step S201, and if it is not determined that the value is (01) indicating the special symbol variation time management, this subroutine is terminated.

In step S201, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the waiting time timer is “0”. If it is determined that the waiting time timer is “0”, the process proceeds to step S202. If it is not determined that the waiting time timer is “0”, this subroutine is terminated.

  In step S202, processing for setting a value (02) indicating special symbol display time management as a control state flag is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 stores a value indicating special symbol display time management in the control state flag. Then, a process of setting the waiting time after determination in the waiting time timer is executed (step S203). When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Special symbol display time management process]
Hereinafter, the special symbol display time management process executed in step S103 (see FIG. 13) of the main process described above will be described.

  In the special symbol display time management process, as shown in FIG. 16, in step S300, the main CPU 66 performs a process of determining whether or not the control state flag is a value (02) indicating the special symbol display time management process. . If it is determined that the control state flag is a value (02) indicating the special symbol display time management process, the process proceeds to step S301. If it is not determined that the control state flag is the value (02) indicating the special symbol display time management process, this subroutine is terminated.

  In step S301, the main CPU 66 determines that the value of the waiting time timer (t) corresponding to the special symbol display management process is “0” when the control state flag is a value (02) indicating the special symbol display time management process. Judge whether there is. Further, when the value of the waiting time timer is “0”, the main CPU 66 proceeds to the process of step S302, and when the value of the waiting time timer is not “0”, the main CPU 66 ends the present subroutine.

  In step S302, the main CPU 66 performs a process of determining whether or not it is a big hit. If it is a big hit, the process proceeds to step S303. If it is not a big hit, the process proceeds to step S307.

  In step S303, the main CPU 66 performs a process of clearing the big hit flag and the game state flag of the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S304.

  In step S304, the main CPU 66 performs a process of setting a value (03) indicating the big hit start interval management process in the control state flag of the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S305.

  In step S305, the main CPU 66 performs a process of setting a value of a waiting time timer (for example, 1530 milliseconds) as a big hit start interval time in the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S306.

  In step S <b> 306, the main CPU 66 performs a process of setting a big hit start command in the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S306.

  In step S307, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the value of the probability variation counter in the main RAM 70 is “0”. If the value of the probability variation counter is “0”, the process proceeds to step S313. If the value of the probability variation counter is not “0”, the process proceeds to step S308.

  In step S308, the main CPU 66 performs a process of subtracting 1 from the value of the probability variation counter in the main RAM. If this process ends, the process moves to step S309.

  In step S309, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the value of the probability variation counter in the main RAM 70 is “0”. If the value of the probability variation counter is “0”, the process proceeds to step S310. If the value of the probability variation counter is not “0”, the process proceeds to step S313.

  In step S <b> 310, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the value of the time reduction counter in the main RAM 70 is “0”. If the value of the time reduction counter is “0”, the process proceeds to step S312. If the value of the time reduction counter is not “0”, the process proceeds to step S311.

  In step S <b> 311, the main CPU 66 performs a process of setting (storing) a low-probability time-short value in a predetermined area that functions as a game state flag of the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S313.

  In step S312, the main CPU 66 performs processing for clearing the big hit flag and the game state flag of the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S313.

  In step S <b> 313, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the value of the time reduction counter in the main RAM 70 is “0”. If the value of the time reduction counter is “0”, the process proceeds to step S317. If the value of the time reduction counter is not “0”, the process proceeds to step S314.

  In step S <b> 314, the main CPU 66 performs a process of subtracting 1 from the value of the time reduction counter in the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process moves to step S315.

  In step S <b> 315, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the value of the time reduction counter in the main RAM 70 is “0”. If the value of the time reduction counter is not “0”, the process proceeds to step S317. If the value of the time reduction counter is “0”, the process proceeds to step S316.

  In step S316, the main CPU 66 performs a process of clearing the game state flag in the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S317.

  In step S317, the main CPU 66 performs a process of setting a value (07) indicating a special symbol game end process in a predetermined area serving as a control state flag in the main RAM. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Big hit start interval management processing]
The subroutine executed in step S104 in FIG. 13 will be described with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 17, in the big hit start interval management process, in step S401, the main CPU 66 performs a process of determining whether or not the control state flag is a value (03) indicating the big hit start interval management process. If it is determined that the control state flag is a value (03) indicating the big hit start interval management process, the process proceeds to step S402. If it is not determined that the control status flag is a value (03) indicating the big hit start interval management process, this subroutine is terminated.

  In step S402, when the control state flag is a value (03) indicating the jackpot start interval management process, the value of the waiting time timer (t) corresponding to the special symbol display management process is “0”. It is determined whether or not. Further, when the value of the waiting time timer is “0”, the main CPU 66 proceeds to the processing of step S403, and when the value of the waiting time timer is not “0”, the main CPU 66 ends the present subroutine.

  In step S <b> 403, the main CPU 66 performs a process of setting the special winning opening opening number counter upper limit value of the main RAM 70. Specifically, “3” is set for 3 rounds, “6” is set for 6 rounds, “9” is set for 9 rounds, “15” is set for 15 rounds, “ 15 ”is set. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S404.

  In step S <b> 404, the main CPU 66 performs a process of adding 1 to the value of the special winning opening opening number counter in the main RAM 70. When this process ends, the process proceeds to step S405.

  In step S <b> 405, the main CPU 66 performs a process of setting (storing) the display command data during the big prize opening opening in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. In this case, the display command data during the opening of the special winning opening is data indicating the first round. If this process ends, the process moves to step S406.

  In step S406, the main CPU 66 performs a process of setting a value (04) indicating a waiting time management process before the big winning opening reopening in the control state flag in a predetermined area functioning as a control state flag in the main RAM. If this process ends, the process moves to step S407.

  In step S <b> 407, the main CPU 66 performs a process of clearing the big prize winning prize counter in the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S408.

  In step S <b> 408, the main CPU 66 performs a process of setting the value of the waiting time timer as the special winning opening opening time in the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S409.

  In step S <b> 409, the main CPU 66 performs a process of setting the big prize opening opening data in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Waiting time management process before reopening of big prize opening]
The subroutine executed in step S105 in FIG. 13 will be described with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 18, in the waiting time management process before reopening the big winning opening, in step S500, the main CPU 66 determines whether the control status flag is a value (05) indicating the waiting time management process before reopening the big winning opening. Processing to determine whether or not. When it is determined that the control state flag is a value (05) indicating the waiting time management process before reopening the big winning opening, the process proceeds to step S501. If it is not determined that the control state flag is the value (05) indicating the waiting time management process before reopening the big winning opening, this subroutine is terminated.

  In step S501, the main CPU 66 determines that the value of the waiting time timer (t) corresponding to the special symbol display management process is set when the control state flag is a value (05) indicating the waiting time management process before the big winning opening reopening. It is determined whether or not it is “0”. Further, when the value of the waiting time timer is “0”, the main CPU 66 proceeds to the process of step S502, and when the value of the waiting time timer is not “0”, the main CPU 66 ends the present subroutine.

  In step S <b> 502, the main CPU 66 performs a process of adding 1 to the value of the special winning opening opening number counter in the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process moves to step S503.

  In step S <b> 503, the main CPU 66 performs a process of setting (storing) the display command data during the big prize opening opening in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. In this case, the display command data during the opening of the special winning opening is data indicating the second and subsequent rounds. If this process ends, the process moves to step S504.

  In step S <b> 504, the main CPU 66 performs a process of setting a value (04) indicating the big winning opening opening process in the control state flag in a predetermined area functioning as a control state flag in the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process moves to step S505.

  In step S <b> 505, the main CPU 66 performs a process of clearing the big prize winning prize counter in the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S506.

  In step S <b> 506, the main CPU 66 performs a process of setting the value of the waiting time timer as the special winning opening opening time in the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S507.

  In step S <b> 507, the main CPU 66 performs a process of setting the big prize opening opening data in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Processing during the grand prize opening]
The subroutine executed in step S106 in FIG. 13 will be described with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 19, the main CPU 66 performs a process of determining whether or not the control state flag is a value (04) indicating the process of opening the big winning opening as shown in FIG. . If it is determined that the control state flag is a value (04) indicating the process for opening the big prize opening, the process proceeds to step S601. If it is not determined that the control state flag is the value (04) indicating the process for opening the big prize opening, this subroutine is terminated.

  In step S601, it is determined whether or not the big prize opening prize counter is “9” or more. In this process, when the main CPU 66 determines that the grand prize winning prize counter is “9” or more, the main CPU 66 proceeds to step S603 and does not discriminate that the big winning prize winning counter is “9” or more. In that case, the process proceeds to step S602.

  In step S602, it is determined whether or not the waiting time timer as the big prize opening time timer is “0”. If the main CPU 66 determines that the waiting time timer of the predetermined area functioning as the big prize opening time timer in the main RAM 70 is “0”, the main CPU 66 moves the process to step S603, and the waiting time timer is “0”. If it is not determined that there is, this subroutine is terminated. That is, when it is determined that the big prize opening prize counter is “9” or more, or when it is decided that the big prize opening time timer is “0”, the process proceeds to step S603, and the big prize opening prize is obtained. When it is not determined that the counter is “9” or more, and when it is not determined that the big prize opening time timer is “0”, this subroutine is terminated.

  In step S603, a process for setting the big prize closing data is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 updates the variables positioned in the main RAM 70 based on the data read from the main ROM 68 in order to close the special winning opening. The variables stored in this manner will cause the special winning opening solenoid 120 to be closed by the process of step S72 of FIG. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S604.

  In step S604, it is determined whether or not the winning prize opening number count value is greater than or equal to the upper limit value of the winning opening number. In this process, the main CPU 66 compares the large winning opening opening count value stored in the main RAM 70 with the upper winning opening opening count upper limit, and the main winning opening opening count value is determined as the large winning opening opening count. It is determined whether or not the upper limit value is exceeded. If it is determined that the prize opening number is not less than the upper limit value, the process proceeds to step S605. If it is not determined that the prize opening number is not less than the upper limit value, the process proceeds to step S608.

  In step S <b> 605, the main CPU 66 performs a process of setting the value of the waiting time timer (4020 ms) as the jackpot end interval display time in the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S606.

  In step S606, the main CPU 66 performs a process of setting a value (06) indicating the big hit end interval process in the control state flag in a predetermined area functioning as a control state flag in the main RAM. If this process ends, the process moves to step S607.

  In step S <b> 607, the main CPU 66 performs a process of setting (storing) a big hit end display command in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  In step S <b> 608, the main CPU 66 performs processing for setting the value of the waiting time timer (2040 ms) as the interval display time between rounds in the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S609.

  In step S609, the main CPU 66 performs a process of setting a value (05) indicating a waiting time management process before the big winning opening reopening in the control state flag in a predetermined area functioning as a control state flag in the main RAM. If this process ends, the process moves to step S610.

  In step S610, the main CPU 66 performs processing for setting (storing) an inter-round display command in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Big hit end interval processing]
The jackpot end interval process executed in step S107 (see FIG. 13) of the main process described above will be described below.

  In the big hit end interval process, as shown in FIG. 20, in step S700, the main CPU 66 performs a process of determining whether or not the control state flag of the main RAM 70 is a value (06) indicating the big hit end interval process. If it is determined that the control state flag is a value (06) indicating the big hit end interval process, the process proceeds to step S701. When it is not determined that the control state flag is a value (06) indicating the big hit end interval process, this subroutine is ended.

  In step S701, when the control state flag of the main RAM 70 is a value (06) indicating the big hit end interval process, the main CPU 66 sets the value of the waiting time timer (t) corresponding to the big hit end interval to “0”. It is determined whether or not. Further, when the value of the waiting time timer is “0”, the main CPU 66 proceeds to the processing of step S702, and when the value of the waiting time timer is not “0”, the main CPU 66 ends the present subroutine.

  In step S702, the main CPU 66 sets a value (07) indicating the end of the special symbol game in the main RAM 70 in the control state flag. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S703.

  In step S <b> 703, the main CPU 66 performs a process of setting control data corresponding to the big hit symbol in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished. Specifically, in the case of 15 round big hit or probability change big hit in the short time, set the high probability time short and medium as the gaming state flag, set the probability change 100 times short as the gaming state command, and set the probability change counter to 15 times. Set, and set 100 times in the hourly number counter. In addition, in the case of normal probability big hit (other than 15 round big hit), set high probability time short and medium as the gaming status flag, set probability variation as the gaming status command, set 15 times in the probability variation counter, Set counter 15 times. Further, in the case of a normal big hit at the time of probability change or time reduction, low time short / medium is set as the gaming state flag, time reduction is set as the gaming state command, and 100 times is set in the time reduction counter. In the case of a normal big hit at the normal time, the game state flag is cleared and normal is set as the game state command. With such a control data set corresponding to the jackpot symbol, the gaming state transitions with the big symbol jackpot as a trigger. The transition of the gaming state will be described later with reference to FIG.

[Special symbol game end processing]
The subroutine executed in step S108 in FIG. 13 will be described with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 21, in step S800, the main CPU 66 performs a process of determining whether or not the control state flag of the main RAM 70 is a value (07) indicating a special symbol game end process. If it is determined that the control state flag is a value (07) indicating the special symbol game end process, the process proceeds to step S801. If it is not determined that the control state flag is the value (07) indicating the special symbol game end process, this subroutine is ended.

  In step S801, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the value of the continuous notice counter stored in the main RAM 70 is “0”. Further, when the value of the continuous notice counter is “0”, the main CPU 66 moves the process to step S802, and when the value of the continuous notice counter is not “0”, the main CPU 66 moves the process to step S803.

  In step S <b> 802, the main CPU 66 performs processing for clearing the continuous advance notice operating flag in the main RAM 70. When the continuous advance notice operating flag in the main RAM 70 is cleared, a process of transmitting a command to the sub-control circuit 200 to the effect that the continuous advance notice operating flag has been cleared is performed by the process of step S74 in FIG. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S803.

  In step S803, the main CPU 66 performs a process of clearing the big hit flag in the main RAM 70 and setting a value (00) indicating a special symbol storage check as the control state flag. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Normal symbol control processing]
The normal symbol control process in step S68 of FIG. 9 will be described with reference to FIG. In FIG. 22, the numerical value drawn on the side of each process indicates a normal symbol control state flag corresponding to those steps, and one numerical value corresponding to the numerical value of the normal symbol control state flag corresponds to that numerical value. Steps are executed and the normal symbol game proceeds.

  First, as shown in FIG. 22, in step S1000, a process of loading a normal symbol control state flag is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 reads the normal symbol control state flag. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1001.

  In the process described later, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not to execute various processes in each step based on the value of the normal symbol control state flag. The normal symbol control state flag indicates the game state of the normal symbol game, and enables any one of the processes to be executed. In addition, the main CPU 66 executes processing in each step at a predetermined timing determined according to a waiting time timer or the like set for each step.

  Before reaching this predetermined timing, the process ends without executing the process in each step, and another subroutine is executed. Of course, the system timer interrupt process is also executed at a predetermined cycle.

  In step S1001, the main CPU 66 executes a normal symbol memory check process. Although details will be described later, in this process, when the normal symbol control state flag is a value (00) indicating the normal symbol storage check, the main CPU 66 checks the number of reserved symbols related to the normal symbol, and there is a reserved number. In such a case, a hit determination is performed. Then, the main CPU 66 sets a value (01) indicating normal symbol variation time management in the ordinary symbol control state flag, and sets a predetermined time as a variation time in the waiting time timer. In other words, after a predetermined variation time has elapsed, the normal symbol variation time management process described later is set to be executed. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1002.

  In step S1002, the main CPU 66 executes normal symbol variation time management processing. In this process, the main CPU 66 sets the normal symbol control state flag to the value (01) indicating the normal symbol variation time management, and when the variation time has elapsed, the main CPU 66 sets the value (02) indicating the normal symbol display time management to the normal symbol. Set to the control state flag and set the waiting time after confirmation to the waiting time timer. That is, after the waiting time after the determination, the normal symbol display time management process described later is set to be executed. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1003.

  In step S1003, the main CPU 66 executes normal symbol display time management processing. Although details will be described later, in this process, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the normal symbol control state flag is a value (02) indicating normal symbol display time management, and whether or not it is a hit when the waiting time after determination has elapsed. to decide. If the main CPU 66 is successful, the main CPU 66 sets the number of times of opening the normal electric accessory and the opening time, and sets the value (03) indicating the normal electric accessory release to the normal symbol control state flag. That is, it sets so that the normal electric accessory release process mentioned later may be performed.

  On the other hand, the main CPU 66 sets a value (05) indicating the end of the normal symbol game when it is not a win. That is, it sets so that the normal symbol game completion | finish process mentioned later may be performed. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1004.

  In step S <b> 1004, the main CPU 66 executes a normal electric accessory release process. Although details will be described later, in this process, when the normal symbol control state flag is a value (03) indicating that the normal electric combination is released, the main CPU 66 determines a predetermined number (for example, 10) while the normal electric combination is released. It is determined whether or not the condition that there is a start winning prize) and the condition that the normal electric utility opening time timer is “0” is satisfied.

  When any of the conditions is satisfied, the main CPU 66 sets a value (04) indicating the hit end interval process in the normal symbol control state flag. That is, the hit end interval process described later is set to be executed. Further, the normal electric accessory 48 is set to be closed. If this process ends, the process moves to step S1005.

  In step S1005, a hit end interval process is executed. Although details will be described later, in this process, the main CPU 66 determines that the normal symbol game is ended when the control state flag is a value (04) indicating the hit end interval and the waiting time corresponding to the hit end interval has elapsed. The indicated value (05) is set in the control state flag. That is, it sets so that the normal symbol game completion | finish process mentioned later may be performed. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1006.

  In step S1006, the main CPU 66 executes a normal symbol game end process. Although the details will be described later, the main CPU 66 determines that the normal symbol control state flag is a value (05) indicating the end of the normal symbol game and the normal symbol memory check process is performed when the waiting time corresponding to the end of the normal symbol game has elapsed. Is set in the control state flag. In other words, the normal symbol storage check process is set to be executed. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Normal symbol memory check processing]
The normal symbol memory check process in FIG. 22 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 23, in step S1100, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the control state flag is a value (00) indicating a normal symbol storage check. If the main CPU 66 determines that the control state flag is a value indicating a normal symbol storage check, it moves the process to step S1101. On the other hand, when the main CPU 66 does not determine that the control state flag is a value indicating a normal symbol storage check, the main CPU 66 ends the present subroutine.

  If the main CPU 66 determines in step S1101 that the data indicating the number of reserved normal symbols is “0”, the process proceeds to step S1102. On the other hand, if the main CPU 66 does not determine that the data indicating the number of reserved symbols in the normal symbol is “0”, the main CPU 66 moves the process to step S1103 when the process ends.

  In step S <b> 1102, the main CPU 66 performs a process of setting the logical sum of the demonstration display permission value and (02H) in the storage area of the demonstration display permission value in the main RAM 70. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  In step S1103, the main CPU 66 sets a value (01) indicating normal symbol variation time management in the normal control state flag. If this process ends, the process moves to step S1105.

  In step S1105, normal symbol memory transfer processing is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 executes a process of subtracting “1” from the number of reserved symbols for the normal symbol. Then, the main CPU 66 performs a process of shifting (storing) each of the data of the normal symbol storage area (1) to the normal symbol storage area (4) from the normal symbol storage area (0) to the normal symbol storage area (3). And execute processing for setting clear data in the normal symbol storage area (4). As a result, the data in the normal symbol storage area is updated, that is, the pending storage for the normal symbol is updated. The data set in the normal symbol storage area (0) is used for the next normal symbol hit determination. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1106.

  In step S1106, normal symbol hit determination processing is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 refers to the hit determination table, the hit determination value stored in the hit determination table, and the normal symbol per-determination random value extracted when the game ball enters the passing gate 54. Are determined to match. Further, the normal symbol is determined based on the result of the hit determination and the random symbol value for determining the normal symbol, and data indicating the normal symbol is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70.

  The data indicating the normal symbol stored in this way is supplied to the normal symbol display device 33. As a result, the normal symbol is derived and displayed on the normal symbol display device 33. The data indicating the normal symbol stored in this way is supplied from the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 to the sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 as a general symbol designation command. As a result, in the sub control circuit 200, an identification symbol corresponding to the normal symbol is derived and displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1107.

  In step S1107, a variation pattern determination process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process of determining a fluctuation pattern according to the result of the normal symbol hit determination, and stores a normal symbol fluctuation pattern command corresponding to the determined fluctuation pattern in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70.

  The stored normal symbol variation pattern command is supplied from the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 to the sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 as a normal symbol variation pattern designation command. The sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 executes an effect display according to the received normal symbol variation pattern designation command. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1108.

  In step S1108, the main CPU 66 clears the storage area used for the current variation. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Normal symbol variation time management processing]
The subroutine executed in step S1102 in FIG. 22 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, in step S1200, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the control state flag is a value (01) indicating normal symbol variation time management, and is a value (01) indicating normal symbol variation time management. If it is determined, the process proceeds to step S1201. If it is not determined that the value is a value (01) indicating normal symbol variation time management, this subroutine is terminated.

In step S1201, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the normal symbol waiting time timer is “0”. If it is determined that the normal symbol waiting time timer is “0”, the process proceeds to step 1902. Move. If it is not determined that the normal symbol waiting time timer is “0”, this subroutine is terminated.

  In step S1202, a process of setting a value (02) indicating normal symbol display time management as a control state flag is executed. In this processing, the main CPU 66 stores a value indicating normal symbol display time management in the control state flag. And the process which sets waiting time after determination (0.6 s) to a waiting time timer is performed (step S1203). When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Normal symbol display time management processing]
The normal symbol display time management process executed in step S1003 (see FIG. 22) of the main process described above will be described below.

  In the normal symbol display time management process, as shown in FIG. 25, in step S1300, the main CPU 66 performs a process of determining whether or not the control state flag is a value (02) indicating the normal symbol display time management process. . If it is determined that the control state flag is a value (02) indicating the normal symbol display time management process, the process proceeds to step S1301. If it is not determined that the control state flag is the value (02) indicating the normal symbol display time management process, this subroutine is terminated.

  In step S1301, the main CPU 66 determines that the value of the waiting time timer (t) corresponding to the normal symbol display management process is “0” when the control state flag is a value (02) indicating the normal symbol display time management process. Judge whether there is. The main CPU 66 proceeds to the process of step S1302 when the value of the waiting time timer is “0”, and ends the present subroutine when the value of the waiting time timer is not “0”.

  In step S <b> 1302, the main CPU 66 performs a process of determining whether or not it is a win. If it is a win, the process proceeds to step S1303. If not, the process proceeds to step S1312.

  In step S1303, a process for determining whether the time is short or not is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the gaming state flag is a value indicating a high probability or a low probability time. If it is determined that the gaming state flag is a value indicating a high probability or a short time, the process proceeds to step S1304. If it is not determined that the gaming state flag is a value indicating a high probability or a low probability, the process proceeds to step S1306.

  In step S1304, the main CPU 66 performs normal power saving opening setting at the time reduction. For example, the normal electric accessory 48 is set to perform 1.8-second opening three times with an interval of 0.6 seconds. If this process ends, the process moves to step S1305.

  In step S <b> 1305, the main CPU 66 performs a process of setting a command to release a normal electric role (open during short time) in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process moves to step 1311.

  In step S1306, a process of determining whether or not the symbol is opened twice is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the normal symbol is an open symbol twice. If it is determined that the symbol has been opened twice, the process proceeds to step S1307. If it is not determined that the symbol is opened twice, the process proceeds to step S1309.

  In step S <b> 1307, the main CPU 66 performs normal normal utility release setting. For example, the normal electric accessory 48 is set to perform 1.2-second opening twice with an interval of 0.6 seconds. If this process ends, the process moves to step S1308.

  In step S <b> 1308, the main CPU 66 performs a process of setting a normal power release releasing command (released twice) in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process moves to step S1311.

  In step S1309, the main CPU 66 performs a normal normal utility release setting. For example, the ordinary electric accessory 48 is set to release once for 1.2 seconds. If this process ends, the process moves to step S1310.

  In step S <b> 1310, the main CPU 66 performs a process of setting a normal power release releasing command (open once) in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process moves to step S1311.

  In step S1311, the main CPU 66 sets a value (03) indicating a normal power release process in the normal control state flag. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  In step S1312, the main CPU 66 performs a process of setting a value (05) indicating a normal symbol game end process in the control state flag of the main RAM. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Ordinary electric equipment opening process]
The subroutine executed in step S1004 in FIG. 22 will be described with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 26, in the normal electric accessory release process, in step S1401, the main CPU 66 performs a process of determining whether or not the control state flag is a value (03) indicating the normal electric accessory release process. . If it is determined that the control state flag is the value (03) indicating the ordinary electric accessory release process, the process proceeds to step S1402. If it is not determined that the control state flag is the value (03) indicating the normal electric accessory release process, this subroutine is terminated.

  In step S1402, it is determined whether or not the number of start winnings is “10” or more. In this process, when the main CPU 66 determines that the start winning number is “10” or more, the main CPU 66 proceeds to step S1404, and when the main CPU 66 does not determine that the starting winning number is “10” or more. Then, the process proceeds to step S1403.

  In step S1403, a process of determining whether or not the operation of the ordinary electric accessory 48 has been completed is performed. The main CPU 66 performs a process of determining whether or not the operation of the ordinary electric utility item 48 is finished depending on whether the ordinary electric service opening time timer is “0”. If it is determined that the ordinary electric accessory 48 has ended the operation, the process proceeds to step S1404. If it is not determined that the operation has ended, this subroutine ends.

  In step S1404, the main CPU 66 sets a value (04) indicating a hit end interval process in the normal symbol control state flag. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1405.

  In step S1405, a close setting process for a normal electric role is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 updates the variables positioned in the main RAM 70 based on the data read from the main ROM 68 in order to drive the ordinary electric accessory 48 in the closed state. The variables stored in this manner make the start opening solenoid 118 closed by the process of step S72 of FIG. Further, a process of setting a predetermined time (1.5 s) in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70 as a waiting time after closing is performed. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Hit end interval processing]
Hereinafter, the hit end interval process executed in step S1005 (see FIG. 22) of the main process described above will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 27, in the hit end interval process, in step S1500, the main CPU 66 performs a process of determining whether or not the control state flag of the main RAM 70 is a value (06) indicating the hit end interval process. If it is determined that the control state flag is a value (04) indicating the hit end interval process, the process proceeds to step S1501. When it is not determined that the control state flag is a value (04) indicating the hit end interval process, this subroutine is ended.

  In step S1501, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the value of the waiting time timer (t) corresponding to the hit end interval is “0”. If it is determined that the value of the waiting time timer is “0”, the process proceeds to step S1502, and if it is not determined that the value of the waiting time timer is “0”, this subroutine is terminated.

  In step S1502, the main CPU 66 sets a value (05) indicating the end of the normal symbol game in the main RAM 70 in the control state flag. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Normal symbol game end processing]
The subroutine executed in step S1006 in FIG. 22 will be described with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 28, in step S1600, the main CPU 66 performs a process of determining whether or not the control state flag of the main RAM 70 is a value (05) indicating a normal symbol game end process. If it is determined that the control state flag is the value (05) indicating the normal symbol game end process, the process proceeds to step S1601. If it is not determined that the control state flag is the value (05) indicating the normal symbol game end process, this subroutine is ended.

  In step S1601, it is determined whether or not the value of the waiting time timer (t) corresponding to the end of the normal symbol game is “0”. If it is determined that the value of the waiting time timer is “0”, the process proceeds to step S1602, and if it is not determined that the value of the waiting time timer is “0”, this subroutine is terminated.

  In step S1602, the main CPU 66 performs a process of setting a value (00) indicating a normal symbol storage check as a control state flag. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Start-up SW detection process]
The start port SW detection process will be described below with reference to FIG.

  In step S2000, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the ordinary electric accessory 48 is operating. If it is determined that the data indicating the normal electric service operation is in the normal electric service operation, the process proceeds to step S2001, and if it is determined that the data indicating the normal electric service operation is not in the normal electric service operation. Then, the process proceeds to step S2013.

  In step S2001, a process is performed to determine whether or not the number of reserved special symbols is 4 or more. In this process, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the reserved number is 4 or more. If it is determined that the reserved number is 4 or more, the present subroutine is terminated. If it is determined that the reserved number is not 4 or more, the process proceeds to step S2002.

  In step S2002, a process of adding 1 to the reserved number is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process of adding 1 to the value of the number of reservations stored in the main RAM 70. When this process ends, the process moves to a step S2003.

  In step S2003, a jackpot random number value and jackpot symbol random number value acquisition process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 extracts the big hit determination random number for the special symbol game from the big hit determination random number counter, and further extracts the big hit symbol random number value from the big hit symbol determination random number counter. Process to store in. In the present embodiment, the starting storage area ranges from the special symbol storage area (0) to the special symbol storage area (4), and the determination result based on the jackpot determination random number stored in the special symbol storage area (0) is obtained. The jackpot random number value and the jackpot symbol random number value that are derived and displayed by the special symbol and acquired by winning the start during the variation of the special symbol are sequentially stored in the special symbol storage area (1) to the special symbol storage area (4). The If this process ends, the process moves to a step S2004.

  In step S2004, a process for determining whether or not the continuous notice is in operation is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 refers to the continuous advance notice operating flag to determine whether or not the continuous advance notice operation is being performed. If it is determined that the continuous notice operation is being performed, this subroutine is terminated. If it is determined that the continuous notice operation is not being performed, the process proceeds to step S2005.

  In step S2005, the acquired jackpot determination random number value is read out. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process of reading the jackpot determination random number value newly acquired by the start winning in the special symbol storage area (1) to the special symbol storage area (4) from the start storage area. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S2006.

  In step S2006, a big hit determination process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the jackpot determination random number read in step S2005 is a jackpot determination value, and stores the determination result in the special symbol storage area. If it is determined that the value is a jackpot determination value, the process proceeds to step S2008. If it is not determined that the value is a jackpot determination value, the process proceeds to step S2007.

  In step S2007, processing for setting a continuous notice determination table for losing to be referred to determine whether or not to execute the continuous notice is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 sets a continuous notice determination table for losing to be referred to according to the number of holds. Specifically, when the number of holdings is 1, a table with 0 continuous notice execution determination values (winning probability 0) in a random number range of 256 is set as a reference table. When the number of holdings is two, a table with seven consecutive notice execution determination values (winning probability 7/256) in a random number range of 256 is set as a reference table. When the number of holdings is 3, a table with 6 consecutive notice execution determination values (winning probability 6/256) in a random number range of 256 is set as a reference table. When the number of holdings is four, a table with five consecutive notice execution determination values (winning probability 5/256) in a random number range of 256 is set as a reference table. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S2009.

  In step S2008, processing for setting a big hit continuous notice determination table to be referred to in order to decide whether or not to execute the continuous notice is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 sets a jackpot continuous notice determination table to be referred to according to the number of reserved items. Specifically, when the number of holdings is 1, a table with 0 continuous notice execution determination values (winning probability 0) in a random number range of 256 is set as a reference table. When the number of holds is two, a table with 84 consecutive notice execution determination values (winning probability 84/256) in a random number range of 256 is set as a reference table. When the number of holds is 3, a table with 108 continuous notice execution determination values (winning probability 108/256) in a random number range of 256 is set as a reference table. When the number of holdings is 4, a table with 128 consecutive notice execution determination values (winning probability 128/256) in a random number range of 256 is set as a reference table. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S2009.

  In step S2009, continuous notice determination lottery processing is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 extracts a continuous notice execution random number value from the continuous notice execution counter, and determines whether or not the continuous notice execution random number value matches the continuous notice execution determination value in the continuous notice determination table. I do. Here, when the reserved number is 0 or 1, the main CPU 66 does not execute the continuous notice determination lottery. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S2010.

  In step S2010, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the result of the continuous notice determination lottery is winning. If it is determined that the game is won, the process proceeds to step S2011. If it is determined that the winning is not achieved, this subroutine is terminated.

  In step S <b> 2011, the main CPU 66 performs a process of setting the reserved number in the continuous notice counter in the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S2012.

  In step S2012, a flag setting process during continuous notice operation is performed. In this process, a process of setting a continuous advance notice operating flag in the main RAM 70 is performed. When the continuous advance notice operating flag is set in the main RAM 70, a process of transmitting a command to the sub-control circuit 200 to the effect that the continuous advance notice operating flag is established is performed by the process of step S74 of FIG. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  In step S2013, processing for setting error signal data is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process of setting error signal data in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S2014. The error signal data set in this process is transmitted to the management device (so-called hall control) in step S72 of FIG.

  In step S2014, processing for setting abnormal winning command data is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process of setting abnormal winning command data in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. The abnormal winning command data set in this process is transmitted to the sub control circuit 200 as an abnormal winning command in step S75 of FIG. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished. In the present embodiment, when the start winning is detected even though the ordinary electric accessory 48 is not in operation, the prize ball payout and the start storage are not performed.

[Sub control main processing]
The sub control main process will be described with reference to FIG. The sub control circuit 200 receives various commands from the main control circuit 60 and performs various processes such as a display process. Among these processes, the control process according to the present invention will be described below.

  In step S2410, initialization processing is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 reads the activation program from the program ROM 208 and initializes and sets a flag stored in the work RAM 210 in response to power-on. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S2420.

  In step S2420, random number update processing is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 performs a process of updating the random number stored in the work RAM 210. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S2430.

  In step S2430, command analysis processing is performed. In this processing, the sub CPU 206 performs processing for analyzing commands received from the main control circuit 60 and stored in the reception buffer of the work RAM 210. This process will be described later. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S2440.

  In step S2440, display control processing is performed. In this processing, the sub CPU 206 transmits data for display on the liquid crystal display device 32 to the display control circuit 250. The display control circuit 250 transmits data for display to the display control circuit 250. In the display control circuit 250, the VDP 212 reads various image data such as background image data and effect image data from the image data ROM based on data for displaying the effect image from the sub CPU 206, and superimposes them. The image is displayed on the display area 32 a of the liquid crystal display device 32. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S2450. Thus, the sub CPU 206 is an example of a display control unit that performs display control of the display unit (the liquid crystal display device 32).

  In step S2450, sound control processing is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 transmits data for outputting sound to the sound control circuit 230. The sound control circuit 230 reads various sound data such as song data, sound effect data, and voice data from the sound data ROM based on the data for outputting the sound from the sub CPU 206, mixes the sound, and And output from the speaker 46.

  In step S2460, lamp control processing is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 transmits data for lighting the lamp to the lamp control circuit 240. The lamp control circuit 240 reads various lighting pattern data from the decoration data ROM based on the lighting data for lighting the lamp from the sub CPU 206, and lights the lamp / LED 132 and the like.

[Command analysis processing]
The command analysis process will be described below with reference to FIG. In the following description, special symbols may be abbreviated as special symbols, and ordinary symbols may be abbreviated as ordinary symbols.

  In step S2500, processing for determining whether or not the received command is stored in a predetermined buffer is performed. In this process, if the sub CPU 206 determines that there is a reception command, the process proceeds to step S2501. If the sub CPU 206 does not determine that there is a reception command, this subroutine is terminated.

  In step S2501, it is determined whether or not the received command is a special figure variation pattern designation command. In this process, if the sub CPU 206 determines that it is a special figure fluctuation pattern designation command, it moves the process to step S2502, and does not judge that the data indicating the special figure fluctuation pattern designation command is a special figure fluctuation designation command. In that case, the process moves to step S2514.

  In step S2502, a common map change display determination process is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 performs a process of determining whether or not the normal map display is being executed, and to what level the normal map display is being executed when the normal map display is being executed. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S2503.

  In step S2503, the sub CPU 206 performs processing for setting variation data corresponding to the determination result of the normal variation display determination in the work RAM 210. For example, although details will be described later, if the identification symbol (reel) starts to rotate in response to the passing of the game ball to the passing gate 54 and stops until the first symbol stops, the identification symbol ( Fluctuation data to be variably displayed is set so as to switch from the ordinary map variation display for production to the special figure variation display for production by taking over the rotation of the reel). When this process ends, the process moves to a step S2504.

  In step S2504, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not the continuous notice execution counter is zero. If it is determined that the value of the continuous notice execution counter is 0, the process proceeds to step S2509. If it is not determined that the value of the continuous notice execution counter is 0, the process proceeds to step S2505.

  In step S2505, the sub CPU 206 determines whether continuous notice is being executed. If it is determined that continuous notice is being executed, the process proceeds to step S2507. If it is not determined that continuous notice is being executed, the process proceeds to step S2506.

  In step S2506, continuous notice selection processing is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 extracts a continuous notice selection random number using the continuous notice selection counter of the work RAM 210, and refers to the continuous notice distribution table corresponding to the gaming state (usually, short time, probability change). Then, a process for selecting the type of continuous notice to be executed is performed. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S2507.

  In step S2507, the sub CPU 206 performs a process of setting continuous notice effect data corresponding to the selected type of continuous notice in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S2508.

  In step S2508, a process of subtracting 1 from the value of the continuous notice execution counter is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 performs a process of subtracting 1 from the value of the continuous notice execution counter stored in the work RAM 210. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S2509.

  In step S <b> 2509, the sub CPU 206 performs a process of determining whether or not there is a notice (ordinary notice) due to normal symbol fluctuation. If it is determined that there is a general notice, the process proceeds to step S2510. If it is not determined that there is a general notice, the process proceeds to step S2512.

  In step S2510, a process for determining whether or not it is an effect transition pattern is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 performs a process of determining whether or not the special figure fluctuation pattern is a pattern that shifts the effect from the normal figure fluctuation pattern. In this process, if it is determined that the pattern is an effect transition pattern, the process proceeds to step S2511. If it is not determined that the pattern is an effect transition pattern, the process proceeds to step S2512.

  In step S <b> 2511, the sub CPU 206 performs a process of setting the notice effect data determined at the start of the normal map change in the work RAM 210. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  In step S2512, a notice determination process is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 performs a process of determining whether or not a notice effect is to be performed and, if a notice effect is to be performed, the content of the notice. The notice determination process will be described later. When this process ends, the process moves to a step S2513.

  In step S2513, a notice effect data set process is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 performs a process of setting the notice effect data corresponding to the determined notice content in the work RAM 210 when performing the notice effect. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  In step S2514, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not the received command is a special symbol designating command (special symbol design specifying command). If it is determined that the command is a special symbol designating command, the process proceeds to step S2515. If it is not determined that the command is a special symbol designating command, the process proceeds to step S2516.

  In step S2515, stop symbol determination processing is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 performs a process of determining a final stop display mode of the effect identification symbols (five reels) displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32. Details of this processing will be described later. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  In step S2516, the sub CPU 206 performs a process of determining whether or not the received command is a continuous notice command. If it is determined that the command is a continuous notice command, the process proceeds to step S2517. If it is not determined that the command is a continuous notice command, the process proceeds to step S2600 in FIG.

  In step S <b> 2517, the sub CPU 206 performs processing for setting the start memory number in the continuous notice execution counter of the work RAM 210. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  In step S2600 shown in FIG. 32, a process is performed to determine whether or not the received command is a universal variation pattern designation command. In this process, if the sub CPU 206 determines that it is a general symbol variation pattern designation command, it moves the process to step S2601, and determines that the data indicating the universal symbol variation pattern designation command is a special symbol variation designation command. If not, the process moves to step S2610.

  In step S2601, special figure fluctuation display determination processing is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 performs a process of determining whether or not the special figure fluctuation display is being executed, and to what level the special figure fluctuation display is being executed. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S2602.

  In step S2602, the variation data corresponding to the determination result of the special figure variation display determination is set in the work RAM 210. For example, although details will be described later, the fixed waiting time elapses when the variable symbol display on the normal symbol display device 33 starts in response to the game ball passing to the passing gate 54 at the fixed waiting time in the special figure variation of the loss. After that, all the identification symbols (reel) are rotated for a predetermined time to shift to a stop operation. At this time, the time from the start of normal symbol variation to the end of the fixed waiting time is subtracted from the predetermined time for all identification symbols (reel). ) Sets the fluctuation data to rotate. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S2603.

  In step S2603, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not the continuous notice execution counter is zero. If it is determined that the value of the continuous notice execution counter is 0, the process proceeds to step S2605. If it is not determined that the value of the continuous notice execution counter is 0, the process proceeds to step S2604.

  In step S2604, the sub CPU 206 performs a process of setting continuous notice effect data corresponding to the selected type of continuous notice in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S2605.

  In step S2605, the sub CPU 206 performs a process of determining whether or not there is a notice (special notice) due to special symbol variation. If it is determined that there is a special figure notice, the process proceeds to step S2606. If it is not determined that there is a special figure notice, the process proceeds to step S2608.

  In step S2606, processing for determining whether or not it is an effect transition pattern is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 performs a process of determining whether or not the normal pattern variation pattern is a pattern that shifts the effect from the special diagram variation pattern. In this process, if it is determined that the pattern is an effect transition pattern, the process proceeds to step S2607. If it is not determined that the pattern is an effect transition pattern, the process proceeds to step S2608.

In step S2607, the sub CPU 206 performs a process of setting the notice effect data determined at the time of starting the special figure change in the work RAM 210. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.
In step S2608, a notice determination process is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 performs a process of determining whether or not a notice effect is to be performed and, if a notice effect is to be performed, the content of the notice. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S2609.

  In step S2609, a notice effect data set process is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 performs a process of setting the notice effect data corresponding to the determined notice content in the work RAM 210 when performing the notice effect. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  In step S2610, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not the received command is a general symbol designation command (a symbol designation command for a common symbol). If it is determined that the command is a normal symbol designating command, the process proceeds to step S2611, and if it is not determined that the command is a general symbol designating command, the process proceeds to step S2612.

  In step S2611, stop symbol determination processing is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 performs a process of determining a final stop display mode of the effect identification symbols (five reels) displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  In step S2612, the sub CPU 206 executes other processing corresponding to the received command. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Stop symbol determination processing]
The stop symbol determination process will be described below with reference to FIG.

  In step S2700, the sub CPU 206 performs a process of determining whether or not the content designated by the special symbol designating command is a big hit. If it is determined that it is a big hit, the process proceeds to step S2701, and if it is not determined that it is a big hit, the process moves to step S2712.

  In step S2701, the sub CPU 206 performs a process of determining whether or not the content specified by the special symbol designating command is a probability variation big hit. If it is determined that it is a probable big hit, the process proceeds to step S2702, and if it is not determined that it is a probable big hit, the process proceeds to step S2710.

  In step S2702, the sub CPU 206 performs a process of determining a big hit stop display mode based on an effect identification symbol (reel image 94) displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32. In the present embodiment, details will be described later, but the same identification symbol on the active line, in particular, a predetermined number or more (four or more) of symbols referred to as royal symbols and picture symbols in the game, or valid Regardless of the line, the jackpot display is performed when the identification symbols displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32 include a predetermined number (three or more) of symbols referred to as FEATURE symbols in the game. In step S2702, specifically, the sub CPU 206 performs a process of determining whether to use an effective line or a FEATURE symbol as a big hit stop display mode. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S2703.

  In step S2703, the sub CPU 206 performs a process of determining whether or not the stop display mode determined in step S2702 uses the FEATURE symbol. If it is determined that the FEATURE symbol is used, the process proceeds to step S2704. If it is not determined that the FEATURE symbol is used, the process proceeds to step S2710.

  In step S2704, the sub CPU 206 performs a process of determining whether or not the content specified by the special symbol designating command is a 6R probability variation big hit. If it is determined that it is 6R probability variation big hit, the process proceeds to step S2705. If it is not determined that it is 6R probability variation big hit, the process proceeds to step S2706.

  In step S2705, the sub CPU 206 performs a process of setting the number of FEATURE symbols to 3 and determining the display positions of the three FEATURE symbols. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S2709.

  In step S2706, the sub CPU 206 performs a process of determining whether or not the content specified by the special symbol designating command is a 9R probability variation big hit. If it is determined that it is a 9R probability variation big hit, the process proceeds to step S2707. If it is not determined that it is a 9R probability variation big hit (if it is a 15R probability variation big hit), the process proceeds to step S2708.

  In step S2707, the sub CPU 206 performs processing for setting the number of FEATURE symbols to four and determining the display positions of the four FEATURE symbols. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S2709.

  In step S2708, the sub CPU 206 performs processing for setting the number of FEATURE symbols to 5 and determining the display positions of the 5 FEATURE symbols. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S2709.

  In step S2709, FEATURE symbol number data and FEATURE symbol display position data set processing is performed. In this processing, the sub CPU 206 performs processing for setting the FEATURE symbol number data and FEATURE symbol display position data determined in steps S2705, S2707, and S2708 in the work RAM 210. The FEATURE symbol number data and the FEATURE symbol display position data are transmitted to the display control circuit 250 by the process of step S2440, and the FEATURE symbols are displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32 by the display control by the display control circuit 250. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  In step S <b> 2710, the sub CPU 206 performs a process of determining an identification symbol to be aligned with the effective line as the big hit stop symbol and determining an effective line to align the identification symbol as the big hit stop symbol. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S2711.

  In step S2711, the big hit stop symbol data and valid line data set processing is performed. In this processing, the sub CPU 206 performs processing for setting the jackpot stop symbol data and the effective line data determined in step S2710 in the work RAM 210. The big hit stop symbol data and the effective line data are transmitted to the display control circuit 250 by the processing of step S2440, and the liquid crystal display device 32 so that the identification symbols as the big hit stop symbols are aligned with the effective line by the display control by the display control circuit 250. Is displayed. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  In step S2712, the sub CPU 206 performs processing for determining a loss stop symbol. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S2713.

  In step S2713, a loss stop symbol data set process is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 performs a process of setting the loss stop symbol data determined in step S2712 in the work RAM 210. The big hit stop symbol data and the effective line data are transmitted to the display control circuit 250 by the processing of step S2440, and the identification symbol is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32 so as to be in the stoppage mode by the display control by the display control circuit 250. . When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  That is, in this embodiment, when the big hit display is performed by the FEATURE symbol, the probability variation big hit is obtained. The jackpot display by the FEATURE symbol is executed for the jackpot determination by the special symbol game, and even if the normal symbol game is won, the jackpot display by the FEATURE symbol is not executed.

  In the above-described embodiment, the FEATURE symbol indicates a probable big hit, but the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, a normal big hit or a probable big hit may be indicated by the number of FEATURE symbols displayed. Further, if the number of FEATURE symbols displayed is equal to or larger than a predetermined number (three), the same profit may be given, for example, all 15R probability variation big hits.

[Preliminary decision processing]
The notice determination process will be described below with reference to FIG.

  In step S2800, the sub CPU 206 performs a process of determining whether or not a notice effect is included in the variation pattern. If it is determined that the notice effect is included, the process proceeds to step S2801, and if it is not determined that the notice effect is included, the process proceeds to step S2806.

  In step S2801, the sub CPU 206 performs an outcome determination process. In this process, the sub CPU 206 performs a process of determining the stop appearance of the identification symbol of the 3 × 5 matrix arrangement displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32 by lottery. This outcome determination process will be described later. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S2802. As described above, the liquid crystal display device 32 has a plurality of variable display units (3 × 5 matrix display) for performing variable display of the identification symbols, and displays the determination result on the effective line determined by the combination of the variable display units. It is an example of the display means which alert | reports by the stop display mode of an identification symbol.

  In step S2802, the sub CPU 206 performs processing for determining the type of change start notice using the change start notice notice table in the effect diagram 50. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S2803.

  In step S2803, the sub CPU 206 performs a process of determining whether or not the notice effect determined in step S2802 is a wild addition effect. Here, the wild addition effect is an effect that increases the number of wild symbols that can be handled as all symbols. If it is determined that the notice effect is a wild addition effect, the process proceeds to step S2804. If the notice effect is not determined to be a wild addition effect, the process proceeds to step S2805. As described above, when the sub CPU 206 receives an instruction to execute a specific effect (wild addition effect) from the effect display determination means (main CPU 66), the sub CPU 206 determines the symbol (internal wild) at the specific position in the specific array as the specific symbol (wild It is an example of a symbol arrangement setting means for determining whether or not to rewrite to a symbol and rewriting the symbol at a specific position to a specific symbol when it is determined to rewrite.

  In step S2804, the sub CPU 206 performs wild rewriting lottery processing. The wild rewriting lottery process will be described later. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  In step S <b> 2805, the sub CPU 206 performs processing for setting data corresponding to other notice effects included in the variation pattern in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. The data corresponding to the other notice effects is transmitted to the display control circuit 250 by the process of step S2440, and the other notice effects are displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32 by the display control by the display control circuit 250. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  In step S <b> 2806, the sub CPU 206 performs processing for setting data corresponding to other effects included in the variation pattern in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. Data according to other effects is transmitted to the display control circuit 250 by the process of step S2440, and other effects are displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32 by display control by the display control circuit 250. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Stop lottery process]
The stop-out lottery process will be described below with reference to FIG.

  In step S2901, a game state confirmation process is performed. In this processing, the sub CPU 206 performs processing for confirming whether the current gaming state is the normal state, the probability change state, or the time saving state. Further, the sub CPU 206 sets a normal reel arrangement (see FIG. 56) as an effect identification symbol in the normal state, and a probability change (free game) reel arrangement as an effect identification symbol in the probability change or short time state. (See FIG. 57) is set. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S2902. As described above, when the sub CPU 206 receives the determination result of the gaming state from the gaming state determination means (main CPU 66), the symbol array that sets the identification symbol array to the normal array when the determination result is the normal gaming state. It is an example of a setting means. In addition, the sub CPU 206 is an example of a symbol array setting unit that sets a symbol at a specific position in the identification symbol array to a specific sequence that can be rewritten to a specific symbol in a specific gaming state.

  In step S2902, the sub CPU 206 performs a process of determining whether continuous notice is being performed. If it is determined that continuous notice is in progress, the process proceeds to step S2903. If it is not determined that continuous notice is in progress, the process proceeds to step S2906.

  In step S2903, the sub CPU 206 performs a process of determining the type of continuous notice that is currently deployed. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S2904.

  In step S2904, the sub CPU 206 performs a process of determining whether or not the continuous notice determined in step S2903 is a near miss notice. If it is determined that it is a near miss notice, the process proceeds to step S2905. If it is not determined that it is a near miss notice, the process proceeds to step S2906.

  In step S <b> 2905, the sub CPU 206 performs processing for determining a stop outcome with reference to the near miss continuous notice lottery table. In the case of near miss continuous notice, a lottery is performed such that two “trigger symbols (FEATURE symbols)” are stopped within the stop event. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  In step S2906, the sub CPU 206 performs a process of determining an outcome by referring to an outcome lottery table corresponding to the type of continuous notice or the gaming state. In the normal gaming state, the normal gaming state outcome lottery table is referred to, and in the probability variation / short time gaming state, the probability variation gaming state outcome lottery table shown in FIGS. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished. As described above, the sub CPU 206 is an example of a symbol arrangement setting unit that sets the arrangement of identification symbols to be variably displayed on the variable display unit. The sub CPU 206 also displays the stop display mode of the identification symbol displayed on the display means (liquid crystal display device 32) based on the determination result by the big hit determination means (main CPU 66) and the determination result of the gaming state determination means (main CPU 66). It is an example of a display symbol determination means for determining.

[Wild rewriting lottery processing]
The wild rewriting lottery process will be described below with reference to FIG.

  In step S3001, it is determined whether or not the notice effect is a wild symbol addition effect. If it is determined that the notice effect is a wild symbol addition effect, the process proceeds to step S3002. If it is not determined that the notice effect is a wild symbol addition notice, this subroutine is terminated.

  In step S3002, the sub CPU 206 performs a process of confirming the outcome determined in the process of step S2801. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S3003.

  In step S3003, the sub CPU 206 refers to the wild change lottery tables shown in FIGS. 48 and 49, determines whether or not the big hit is based on the special symbol designation command, the type of the big hit in the case of the big hit, Accordingly, the number of wild symbols to be increased in the variable display is determined. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S3004. As described above, the sub CPU 206 is an example of a rewrite number determination unit that determines the number of rewrites to a specific symbol when executing a specific effect (wild addition effect).

  In step S3004, the sub CPU 206 performs a process of searching for the number of unrewritten wild symbols among the number of internal wild symbols in the stop event and the number of internal wild symbols in the stop event. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S3005.

  In step S3005, the sub CPU 206 performs a process of determining whether or not the increased number of wilds matches the unwritten internal wild in the stop event. If it is determined that they match, the process proceeds to step S3006. If it is not determined that they match, the process proceeds to step S3007.

  In step S <b> 3006, the sub CPU 206 performs processing for setting data for designating rewriting of the internal wild in the stop event in the work RAM 210. The data specifying the rewriting of the internal wild in the stop event is transmitted to the display control circuit 250 by the processing in step S2440, and the internal wild in the stop event is rewritten by the display control by the display control circuit 250, and the liquid crystal display. It is displayed on the device 32. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  In step S3007, the sub CPU 206 performs a process of determining whether or not the increased number of wilds is greater than the number of unwritten internal wilds in the stop event. If it is determined that there are many, the process proceeds to step S3008. If it is not determined that the number is large, the process proceeds to step S3009.

  In step S3008, the sub CPU 206 performs processing for setting, in the work RAM 210, data for designating rewriting of the internal wild within the stop event and data designating rewriting of the internal wild within the stop event. The data specifying the rewriting of the internal wild inside and outside the stop event is transmitted to the display control circuit 250 by the process of step S2440, and the display inside the stop event and the stop event are controlled by the display control by the display control circuit 250. The outside internal wild is rewritten and displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32. In other words, if the number of increased wilds is greater than the number of unwritten internal wilds in the stop event, the internal wilds in the stop event are rewritten. Will be rewritten. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished. As described above, when the number determined by the rewrite number determination means is larger than the number of symbols (internal wild) at the specific position displayed on the effective line, the sub CPU 206 increases the number of specific positions outside the effective line by this large remaining number. It is an example of a symbol arrangement setting means for rewriting a symbol to a specific symbol (wild symbol).

  In step S3009, the sub CPU 206 performs a process of setting data for designating rewriting of the internal wild included in the stop event in the work RAM 210. Data specifying the rewriting of the internal wild included in the stop event, which is transmitted to the display control circuit 250 by the process of step S2440, and the internal wild included in the stop event is rewritten by the display control by the display control circuit 250. Are displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Display control processing]
The display control process will be described below with reference to FIG.

  In step S <b> 3101, the sub CPU 206 performs processing for transmitting data for variably displaying the identification symbol to the display control circuit 250. The display control circuit 250 generates a variation display image of the identification symbol and displays it on the display area 32 a of the liquid crystal display device 32. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S3102.

  In step S <b> 3102, the sub CPU 206 performs processing for determining whether or not there is rewrite data in the work RAM 210. If it is determined that there is rewrite data, the process proceeds to step S3103. If it is not determined that there is rewritten data, the process proceeds to step S3105.

  In step S <b> 3103, the sub CPU 206 performs processing for transmitting rewrite data to the display control circuit 250. In the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32, the display control circuit 250 displays, for example, an image (numerical image 97 in FIG. 76) for notifying the increase in the number of wild symbols on the changing identification symbol, or displays the internal wild. Control to rewrite and display the wild symbol. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S3104.

  In step S <b> 3104, the sub CPU 206 performs processing for transmitting data for stopping and displaying the identification symbol to the display control circuit 250. The display control circuit 250 generates a stop display image of the identification symbol and displays it on the display area 32 a of the liquid crystal display device 32. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  In step S <b> 3105, the sub CPU 206 performs processing for transmitting other effect data to the display control circuit 250. The display control circuit 250 generates other effect images and displays them on the display area 32 a of the liquid crystal display device 32. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  The tables shown in FIG. 38 to FIG. 47 are probability variation gaming state outcome lottery tables referred to in step S2906 of FIG. For example, in the process of step S116 of FIG. 14, when a variation pattern 36, which will be described later with reference to FIG. 61, is selected, as shown in FIG. Rose eyes with two losing wilds, numeric pattern tempering with one losing wild, numeric tempering with two losing wilds, tempering with one losing wild, tempering with two losing wilds, triggering with one wild 1 One of them is determined by lottery.

  The tables shown in FIGS. 48 and 49 are wild change lottery tables referred to in step S3003 of FIG. The wild change lottery table is referred to in the following control process. For example, if the gaming state is “high probability time shortage” and the variation pattern is “loss variation”, the output of FIG. 39 referred to in the case of “high probability time shortness” and “loss variation” in step S2906 in FIG. The lottery table is referenced. The determination of the stop outcome based on the distribution random number lottery value and the variation pattern of the outcome lottery table of FIG. 39 is determined as, for example, “one loser wild is a numeric symbol template”. After the outcome is determined in this way, the stop outcome in step S3002 is confirmed, and the lottery of the increased wild number is performed in step S3003 with reference to the wild change lottery tables shown in FIGS. . In the case of “displacement change” and “numerical symbol template with one lose wild” as exemplified above, the wild change lottery table of FIG. / 16384 determines “Increase 2 Wild” and 1536/16384 determines “Increase 3 Wild”.

[Special notice table when special symbols are stopped]
Next, the special symbol change start notice allocation table and the special symbol stop notice distribution table used in the process of step S2512 of FIG. 31 will be described with reference to FIG. There are two special symbol change start notice allocation tables: a special symbol big hit change start notice distribution table and a special symbol loss start change notice distribution table. In the special symbol jackpot fluctuation start notice allocation table, the random number range is 100, of which 15 predetermined random numbers are not notified, 25 predetermined random values are weak notice, 55 predetermined random values Is a strong notice and five predetermined random numbers are assigned to the premier notice. In the special symbol loss start change notice distribution table, the random number range is 100, of which 60 predetermined random numbers have no notice, 35 predetermined random values have weak notice, and 5 predetermined random numbers. A numerical value is assigned to the strong notice.

  There are two special symbol stop time notice allocation tables, a special symbol big hit stop notice notice table and a special symbol lose time notice notice table. In the special symbol jackpot stop notice notice table, the random number range is 100, of which 20 predetermined random values are without notice, 75 predetermined random values are stop sound notice, and 5 predetermined random values. Has been assigned to the premiere stop sound notice. In the special symbol losing stop notice allocation table, the random number range is 100, of which 70 predetermined random numbers are assigned without notice, and 30 predetermined random values are assigned to the stop sound notice.

[Normal notice stop notice distribution table]
Next, the normal symbol change start notice distribution table and the normal symbol stop notice distribution table used in the processing of step S2608 in FIG. 32 will be described with reference to FIG. There are two normal symbol change start notice allocation tables: a normal symbol big hit change start notice distribution table and a normal symbol loss start change distribution notice table. In the normal symbol big hit variation start notice allocation table, the random number range is 100, of which 15 predetermined random values are assigned without notice and 85 predetermined random values are assigned with notice. In the normal symbol loss start variation distribution notice table, the random number range is 100, of which 90 predetermined random numbers are assigned without notice and 10 predetermined random values are assigned with notice.

  There are two normal symbol stop time notice allocation tables, a normal symbol big hit stop notice notice distribution table and a normal symbol lose time notice apportionment table. In the normal symbol big hit stop notice notice table, the random number range is 100, of which 35 predetermined random values are assigned without notice and 65 predetermined random values are assigned to the stop sound notice. In the normal symbol losing stop notice allocation table, the random number range is 100, of which 95 predetermined random numbers are not notified, and five predetermined random values are assigned to the stop sound notice.

[Continuous notice allocation table]
Next, the continuous notice allocation table used in the process of step S2506 in FIG. 31 will be described with reference to FIG. There are three types of continuous notice allocation tables, one for normal time, one for time reduction, and one for probability change. The continuous notice allocation table for normal time has a random number range of 100, of which 50 predetermined random values are continuous notice A, 30 predetermined random values are continuous notice B, and 20 predetermined random values. Is assigned to the continuous notice C. Specifically, these three types of continuous notice are three kinds of near miss continuous notice, upper background continuous notice, and lower background continuous notice. The near miss continuous notice is a notice that the outcome with two or more FEATURE symbols (trigger symbols) is repeated a plurality of times, and the greater the number of repetitions, the higher the expectation for the big hit. The upper background continuous notice is displayed on the upper part of the reel image 94 (see FIG. 58), which is an identification symbol, and the effect display gradually becomes gorgeous step by step, and the expectation to the big hit becomes higher as the gorgeous display is performed. It is a notice to say. The lower background continuous notice is displayed at the lower part of the reel image 94 (see FIG. 58), which is an identification symbol, and the effect display becomes gorgeous step by step as it is displayed. It is a notice to say.

  The continuous notice allocation table for time reduction has a random number range of 100, of which 70 predetermined random values are assigned to the continuous notice A and 30 predetermined random values are assigned to the continuous notice B.

  The continuous notice allocation table for the probability change has a random number range of 100, of which 60 predetermined random numbers are assigned to the continuous notice A and 40 predetermined random values are assigned to the continuous notice B.

[Specifications of gaming machine]
The specifications of the pachinko gaming machine according to this embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. The big hit probability (winning probability of the special symbol lottery) is 1 / 49.9 (10/499) in the low probability state and 1 / 19.96 (25/499) in the high probability state. That is, the big hit probability fluctuates so that the big hit probability is 2.5 times higher in the high probability state than in the low probability state. There are five types of jackpots triggered by winning the start opening: 1 to 3 per probability variation that will be in a high probability state after the end of the jackpot game, and 1 or 2 per normal variation that will be in a low probability state after the end of the jackpot game. The number of rounds is 15 rounds, the rush rate is 2/100, 2 per probability variation is 9 rounds, the rush rate is 10/100, 3 per probability variation is 6 rounds, the rush rate is 23/100 The normal number 1 has 6 rounds and the rush rate is 7/100, and the normal number 2 has 3 rounds and the rush rate is 58/100. The maximum number of winning entries, which is the maximum number of winnings in one round, is eight. The probability variation entry rate is 35/100, and the high probability state is given up to 15 rotations. The number of time reductions is 100 times after the end of the big hit. The number of winning balls is 3 for the start opening, 10 for the general winning opening, and 13 for the large winning opening. The normal symbol probability (winning probability of the normal symbol lottery) is 90/257 in the low probability state and 253/257 in the high probability state. The normal symbol variation time is 5.4 seconds in the low probability state and 1.2 seconds in the high probability state. Normal symbol opening time is 1.2 seconds x 1 or 1.2 seconds x 2 in the low probability state, 1.8 seconds x 3 times in the high probability state (interval 0.6 seconds) It is. The total random number of the big hit lottery is 499 (0-498).

  The specification of the present embodiment described above is merely an example, and the present invention is not limited to this, and various setting values can be changed as appropriate. For example, the jackpot may include a three-round jackpot as four per probability change, or may include a so-called sudden probability jackpot, which is a two-round odd jackpot with an extremely short opening time of the winning prize opening.

  In addition, the time after the stop pattern of the normal symbol and the special symbol is determined is 600 ms.

  Next, the big hit time relationship will be described. As the time related to the normal symbol game winning, the fanfare time 0, the ending time 1560 ms, and the round interval time 600 ms are set. As a special symbol game winning time, a fanfare time of 1530 ms, an ending time of 4020 ms, and an interval time between rounds of 2040 ms are set.

Next, a display mode of symbols displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32 at the time of winning will be described. Details of the symbols displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32 will be described later. When three identical number symbols are arranged, it is per ordinary symbol, and the ordinary electric utility 48 is released 1.2 times × 1 time. When 4 pieces are collected, it is a special symbol jackpot, and in detail, it is a 3-round normal jackpot. When 5 pieces are collected, it is a special symbol jackpot, and in detail, it is a 6-round regular jackpot. When three identical symbols are arranged, it is per ordinary symbol, and the ordinary electric accessory 48 opens for 1.2 seconds × 2 times. When 4 pieces are collected, it is a special symbol jackpot, and in detail, it is a 3-round normal jackpot. When 5 pieces are collected, it is a special symbol jackpot, and in detail, it is a 6-round regular jackpot. When three trigger symbols are displayed, it is a special symbol jackpot, and more specifically, it is a six round probability variable jackpot. When four are displayed, it is a special symbol jackpot, and more specifically, it is a nine round probability variation jackpot. When five are displayed, it is a special symbol jackpot, and more specifically, it is a 15 round probability variation jackpot.

[Game state transition]
Next, the transition of the gaming state will be described with reference to FIG. In a game state with a low probability of no short time (normal game state), if winning a winning game, the game will move to a gaming state with a high probability of shortening (probability changing state) after the big hit game, and after winning a normal game, The gaming state is maintained as it is without a low probability.

  A gaming state with a high probability of short time is a period until the special symbol lottery changes to 15 rotations (hereinafter, this period is referred to as a special time, abbreviated as ST. In the game, a free game, abbreviated as FG. In the case where the jackpot is not won during the ST15 times, the ST is finished and the game state is shifted to a gaming state with a low probability of short time. If the winning game is won during ST15, the gaming state after the jackpot game is maintained as it is with a high probability of shortening the time, and even if the ST is finished, the gaming state without a low probability of shortening is shifted. The right to shift to a gaming state with a low probability of short time (short time state) is given. In addition, if the normal win is won during the ST15 times, the game state is shifted to a game state with a low probability and short time after the big hit game is over.

  A game state with a low probability of short time is executed in the period until the special symbol lottery changes to 100 revolutions (100 times short), and if the big win is not won during the time 100 times, the short time game ends. Transition to a gaming state with low probability and no shortage. If the winning win is won in 100 times of the short time, the game state is shifted to a gaming state with a high probability of short time after the big hit game is over. If the normal win is won during the time reduction of 100 times, the game state after the big hit game is maintained as it is with a low probability of time reduction, but the number of time reductions returns to 100 times.

[Identification design for production]
The effect identification symbols displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32 will be described with reference to FIGS. 56 and 57. FIG. 56 shows the arrangement of effect identification symbols displayed in the normal state, and FIG. 57 shows the arrangement of effect identification symbols displayed in the probabilistic or short-time state. The effect identification symbols are composed of five types of numerical symbols, four types of symbols, one trigger symbol, and one wild symbol. “A”, “K”, “Q”, “J”, and “10” correspond to the numerical symbols. As a picture pattern, "Tutankamen", "Necklace", "Ankh", "Horus God" are applicable. “Sphinx” corresponds to the trigger symbol, and “Cleopatra” corresponds to the wild symbol. In the game, the trigger symbol is referred to as the FEATURE symbol, the numeric symbol is referred to as the royal symbol, and the picture symbol is referred to as the picture symbol. The wild symbols are referred to as wild symbols as they are.

  In the liquid crystal display device 32, five reels are displayed in parallel in the horizontal direction, and 30 effect identification symbols are arranged in parallel in the vertical direction on each reel, as shown in FIGS. ing. Here, the arrangement in the normal state and the arrangement in the probability variation or time-short state are the same as shown in FIG. 56 and FIG. 57, but in the probability variation or time-short state, the identification indicated as “wild” in FIG. The identification symbol for position effect is treated as a wild symbol even if it looks numerically or pictorially, and may change to a wild symbol. For example, the first reel “0 Tutankhamen”, the second reel 0 “Ankh”, the third reel “3” “K”, the fourth reel “0” Tutankhamun ”, the fifth reel The first “A” or the like is applicable. Hereinafter, these symbols are referred to as internal wild. Thus, the reel row for the normal game is an example of the normal symbol that is stopped and displayed on the active line when the game state determining means determines to shift to the normal game state. Further, the reel row for probability variation and time reduction is an example of a special symbol that is stopped and displayed on the active line when it is determined to shift to the specific gaming state. The internal wild is an example of a specific symbol that can be substituted for any normal symbol or special symbol. In addition, the sub CPU 206 is an example of a symbol array setting unit that sets a symbol at a specific position in the identification symbol array to a specific sequence that can be rewritten to a specific symbol in a specific gaming state.

  Further, on the liquid crystal display device 32, 30 effect identification symbols of each reel are rotated and displayed so as to move from top to bottom, and three consecutive effect identification symbols are stopped and displayed. Therefore, when the effect identification symbol is stopped and displayed, the effect identification symbols are arranged in a 3 × 5 matrix. In particular, the three horizontal lines are referred to as effective lines. When three or more identical symbols are continuously arranged on the effective lines, the winning of the normal symbol game or the winning of the special symbol game is notified. In particular, since a wild symbol can be treated as any number symbol or picture symbol, for example, even if two symbols are the same in three consecutive symbols and one is a wild symbol, there are three identical symbols. Treated as a complete set. In addition, according to the present embodiment, the trigger line is displayed in a predetermined number (3 to 5) in a 3 × 5 matrix, in addition to three or more identical symbols continuously arranged on the effective line. The winning of special symbol game (probability big hit) is notified.

[Direction display]
FIG. 58 shows an example of a display screen of the liquid crystal display device 32, and a reel image 94 is displayed in the display area 32 a of the liquid crystal display device 32. The reel image 94 is composed of five reels. The first reel 94a, the second reel 94b, the third reel 94c, the fourth reel 94d, and the fifth reel 94e are arranged in this order from the left, and the gaming board 14 Is displayed in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 on the right side of the ordinary electric accessory 48 and facing the lower part of the stage 55. The identification symbols for presentation in each reel are arranged as described in FIGS. 56 and 57, and the reel image 94 is stopped and displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32 by changing and stopping each reel. Switch. At this time, the result of the normal symbol game and the result of the special symbol game are notified to the player by the stop display mode.

  In the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32, on the left side of the reel image 94, four special figure holding ball lamp images 91 indicating the number of reserved balls in the special symbol game and four numbers indicating the number of held balls in the normal symbol game are displayed. A general hold ball lamp image 92 is displayed. The special symbol holding ball lamp image 91 and the universal symbol holding ball lamp image 92 are lit and displayed so as to match the number of lighting of the special symbol holding display LEDs 34a to 34d and the normal symbol holding display LEDs 50a to 50d. On the right side of the reel image 94, a game lamp image 93 for notifying which game result of the special symbol game or the normal symbol game is to be derived and displayed in the reel image 94 is displayed. The game lamp image 93 includes a special symbol game lamp 93a and a normal symbol game lamp 93b. When the special symbol game lamp 93a is turned on and the normal symbol game lamp 93b is turned off, the result of the special symbol game is displayed. When the special symbol game lamp 93a is turned off and the normal symbol game lamp 93b is turned on, the result of the normal symbol game is derived and displayed. Further, in the display area 32 a of the liquid crystal display device 32, a four-digit counter image 96 is displayed on the upper right side of the reel image 94.

[Variation pattern (basic pattern)]
Next, the variation pattern of the identification symbol for production will be described with reference to FIGS. 59 to 62, the variation name is determined by the main control circuit 60, and the variation time corresponds to the variation time of the symbol in the special symbol display device or the normal symbol display device. Further, the pattern diagrams of FIGS. 59 to 62 show patterns of effect contents displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30 under the control of the sub-control circuit 200 corresponding to the variable names. In the present embodiment, both the result of the special symbol game and the result of the normal symbol game are notified by the five reels shown in FIGS. Hereinafter, the variation pattern of the identification symbol for the effect for informing the result of the special symbol game will be referred to as a special pattern, and the variation pattern of the identification symbol for the effect for informing the result of the normal symbol game will be referred to as a normal pattern.

  In FIG. 59, special figure patterns 31, 32, and 1 to 7 are effect patterns that are used when the special symbol has a low probability state.

  The special figure pattern 31 is an effect pattern corresponding to a change pattern with a change name 821E and a change time of 5400 ms, and the effect content corresponds to normal stop. The details of the special figure pattern 31 are as follows. First stop after 2400 ms from the start of rotation of all reels, second stop after 600 ms from the first stop, third stop after 600 ms from the second stop, fourth stop after 600 ms from the third stop, The fifth stop is 600 ms after the fourth stop, the stop mode is determined, and after the stop mode is determined, the process ends after a waiting time of 600 ms. The first stop is the first reel stop, the second stop is the second reel stop, the third stop is the third reel stop, the fourth stop is the fourth reel stop, and the fifth stop. Indicates the stop of the fifth reel. The time from the fourth stop to the end of the pattern is referred to as the final stop symbol display time. The fluctuation time refers to the time from the start of rotation of all reels to the stop mode determination, and does not include the waiting time after determination.

  The special figure pattern 32 is an effect pattern corresponding to a change pattern with a change name of 821F and a change time of 5400 ms, and the effect content corresponds to normal stop. Details of the special figure pattern 32 are the same as those of the special figure pattern 31.

  Special figure pattern 1 is an effect pattern corresponding to a change pattern with a change name of 8200 and a change time of 13400 ms, and the contents of the effect correspond to FEATURE alignment and picture royal symbol alignment. The process from the start of rotation of all reels to the fifth stop is the same as the special figure pattern 31. After the fifth stop, it ends after a symbol animation time of 8000 ms and a waiting time after confirmation of 600 ms.

  Special figure pattern 2 is an effect pattern corresponding to a change pattern with a change name of 8201 and a change time of 15400 ms, and the contents of the effect correspond to a picture / royal pattern associating with WILD. The process from the start of rotation of all reels to the fifth stop is the same as the special figure pattern 31. After the fifth stop, the process ends after a picture change time in WILD of 2000 ms, a symbol animation time of 8000 ms, and a waiting time after confirmation of 600 ms.

  Special figure pattern 3 is an effect pattern corresponding to a change pattern having a change name of 8202 and a change time of 17400 ms, and the contents of the effect correspond to a FEATURE assortment of WILD. The process from the start of rotation of all reels to the fifth stop is the same as the special figure pattern 31. After the fifth stop, the process ends after a FETURE change time in WILD of 4000 ms, a symbol animation time of 8000 ms, and a waiting time after confirmation of 600 ms.

  Special figure pattern 4 is an effect pattern corresponding to a change pattern with change name 8203 and change time of 31400 ms, and the effect of re-lottery corresponds to the effect contents. The process from the start of rotation of all reels to the fifth stop is the same as the special figure pattern 31. After the fifth stop, the game ends with a symbol animation time of 8000 ms, a re-drawing effect time of 18000 ms, and a waiting time after confirmation of 600 ms.

  The special figure pattern 5 is an effect pattern corresponding to a change pattern with a change name 8204 and a change time of 33400 ms, and the effect contents correspond to a re-lottery success involving WILD. The process from the start of rotation of all reels to the fifth stop is the same as the special figure pattern 31. After the fifth stop, the process ends with a picture change time of WILD of 2000 ms, a symbol animation time of 8000 ms, a re-drawing effect time of 18000 ms, and a waiting time after confirmation of 600 ms.

  Special figure pattern 6 is an effect pattern corresponding to a change pattern with a change name of 8205 and a change time of 29400 ms, and the effect of redrawing corresponds to the effect contents. The process from the start of rotation of all reels to the fifth stop is the same as the special figure pattern 31. After the fifth stop, it ends after a symbol animation time of 8000 ms, a time of re-drawing effect of 16000 ms, and a waiting time after confirmation of 600 ms.

  The special figure pattern 7 is an effect pattern corresponding to a change pattern having a change name 8204 and a change time of 32400 ms, and the effect content corresponds to a re-lottery failure involving WILD. The process from the start of rotation of all reels to the fifth stop is the same as the special figure pattern 31. After the fifth stop, the process ends after a picture change time of WILD of 2000 ms, a symbol animation time of 8000 ms, a time of redrawing effect of 16000 ms, and a waiting time after confirmation of 600 ms.

  In FIG. 60, special figure patterns 33, 34, and 8 to 14 are patterns used when the special symbol has a low probability time.

  The special figure pattern 33 is an effect pattern corresponding to a change pattern with a change name of 8220 and a change time of 3000 ms, and simultaneous stop corresponds as the effect contents. The details of the special figure pattern 33 are as follows. All reels stop after 2400 ms from the start of reel rotation and 600 ms further, the stop mode is determined, and after the stop mode is determined, the process ends after a waiting time of 600 ms. is there.

  The special figure pattern 34 is an effect pattern corresponding to a change pattern having a change name 8221 and a change time of 5400 ms, and the stoppage corresponds to the effect contents. Details of the special figure pattern 34 are the same as those of the special figure pattern 31.

  The special figure pattern 8 is an effect pattern corresponding to a change pattern having a change name 8207 and a change time of 13400 ms, and the effect contents correspond to FEATURE alignment and picture royal pattern alignment. The process from the start of rotation of all reels to the fifth stop is the same as the special figure pattern 31. After the fifth stop, it ends after a symbol animation time of 8000 ms and a waiting time after confirmation of 600 ms.

  The special figure pattern 9 is an effect pattern corresponding to a change pattern having a change name 8208 and a change time of 15400 ms, and the contents of the effect correspond to a picture / royal pattern associating with WILD. The process from the start of rotation of all reels to the fifth stop is the same as the special figure pattern 31. After the fifth stop, the process ends after a picture change time in WILD of 2000 ms, a symbol animation time of 8000 ms, and a waiting time after confirmation of 600 ms.

  The special figure pattern 10 is an effect pattern corresponding to a change pattern with a change name of 8209 and a change time of 17400 ms, and the contents of the effect correspond to a FEATURE assortment with WILD. The process from the start of rotation of all reels to the fifth stop is the same as the special figure pattern 31. After the fifth stop, the process ends after a FETURE change time in WILD of 4000 ms, a symbol animation time of 8000 ms, and a waiting time after confirmation of 600 ms.

  The special figure pattern 11 is an effect pattern corresponding to a change pattern with a change name 8210 and a change time of 31400 ms, and the effect of redrawing corresponds to the effect contents. The process from the start of rotation of all reels to the fifth stop is the same as the special figure pattern 31. After the fifth stop, the game ends with a symbol animation time of 8000 ms, a re-drawing effect time of 18000 ms, and a waiting time after confirmation of 600 ms.

  The special figure pattern 12 is an effect pattern corresponding to a change pattern with a change name of 820A and a change time of 33400 ms, and the effect contents correspond to a re-lottery success involving WILD. The process from the start of rotation of all reels to the fifth stop is the same as the special figure pattern 31. After the fifth stop, the process ends with a picture change time of WILD of 2000 ms, a symbol animation time of 8000 ms, a re-drawing effect time of 18000 ms, and a waiting time after confirmation of 600 ms.

  The special figure pattern 13 is an effect pattern corresponding to a change pattern with a change name of 820B and a change time of 29400 ms, and the effect of redrawing corresponds to the effect contents. The process from the start of rotation of all reels to the fifth stop is the same as the special figure pattern 31. After the fifth stop, it ends after a symbol animation time of 8000 ms, a time of re-drawing effect of 16000 ms, and a waiting time after confirmation of 600 ms.

  The special figure pattern 14 is an effect pattern corresponding to a change pattern with a change name of 820C and a change time of 32400 ms, and the effect content corresponds to a re-lottery failure involving WILD. The process from the start of rotation of all reels to the fifth stop is the same as the special figure pattern 31. After the fifth stop, the process ends after a picture change time of WILD of 2000 ms, a symbol animation time of 8000 ms, a time of redrawing effect of 16000 ms, and a waiting time after confirmation of 600 ms.

  In FIG. 61, special figure patterns 35, 36, and 15 to 28 are patterns used when the special symbol has a high probability state short time.

  The special figure pattern 35 is an effect pattern corresponding to a change pattern with a change name 8222 and a change time of 5400 ms, and the change contents correspond to a normal change without notice. The details of the special figure pattern 35 are the same as those of the special figure pattern 31.

  The special figure pattern 36 is an effect pattern corresponding to a change pattern with a change name 8223 and a change time of 7400 ms, and the change contents correspond to a normal change with a notice. The first stop occurs 4400 ms after the start of rotation of all reels. After the first stop, it is the same as the special figure pattern 31.

  The special figure pattern 15 is an effect pattern corresponding to a change pattern with a change name of 820E and a change time of 13400 ms, and the contents of the effect correspond to a FEATURE alignment without notice and a picture royal pattern alignment. The process from the start of rotation of all reels to the fifth stop is the same as the special figure pattern 31. After the fifth stop, it ends after a symbol animation time of 8000 ms and a waiting time after confirmation of 600 ms.

  The special figure pattern 16 is an effect pattern corresponding to a change pattern with a change name of 820F and a change time of 15400 ms, and the contents of the effect correspond to a picture / royal symbol assortment without WILD. The process from the start of rotation of all reels to the fifth stop is the same as the special figure pattern 31. After the fifth stop, the process ends after a picture change time in WILD of 2000 ms, a symbol animation time of 8000 ms, and a waiting time after confirmation of 600 ms.

  The special figure pattern 17 is an effect pattern corresponding to a change pattern with a change name 8210 and a change time of 17400 ms, and the effect content corresponds to a FEATURE assortment with WILD without notice. The process from the start of rotation of all reels to the fifth stop is the same as the special figure pattern 31. After the fifth stop, the process ends after a FETURE change time in WILD of 4000 ms, a symbol animation time of 8000 ms, and a waiting time after confirmation of 600 ms.

  The special figure pattern 18 is an effect pattern corresponding to a change pattern with a change name 8211 and a change time of 31400 ms, and the effect content corresponds to success of re-lottery without notice. The process from the start of rotation of all reels to the fifth stop is the same as the special figure pattern 31. After the fifth stop, the game ends with a symbol animation time of 8000 ms, a re-drawing effect time of 18000 ms, and a waiting time after confirmation of 600 ms.

  The special figure pattern 19 is an effect pattern corresponding to a change pattern with a change name 8212 and a change time of 33400 ms, and the effect content corresponds to a successful re-lottery involving WILD without notice. The process from the start of rotation of all reels to the fifth stop is the same as the special figure pattern 31. After the fifth stop, the process ends with a picture change time of WILD of 2000 ms, a symbol animation time of 8000 ms, a re-drawing effect time of 18000 ms, and a waiting time after confirmation of 600 ms.

  The special figure pattern 20 is an effect pattern corresponding to a change pattern with a change name of 8213 and a change time of 29400 ms, and as the effect contents, re-lottery failure without notice corresponds. The process from the start of rotation of all reels to the fifth stop is the same as the special figure pattern 31. After the fifth stop, it ends after a symbol animation time of 8000 ms, a time of re-drawing effect of 16000 ms, and a waiting time after confirmation of 600 ms.

  The special figure pattern 21 is an effect pattern corresponding to a change pattern with a change name 8214 and a change time of 31400 ms, and the effect content corresponds to a re-lottery failure involving WILD without notice. The process from the start of rotation of all reels to the fifth stop is the same as the special figure pattern 31. After the fifth stop, the process ends after a picture change time of WILD of 2000 ms, a symbol animation time of 8000 ms, a time of redrawing effect of 16000 ms, and a waiting time after confirmation of 600 ms.

  The special figure pattern 22 is an effect pattern corresponding to a change pattern having a change name 8215 and a change time of 15400 ms, and the contents of the effect correspond to the FEATURE alignment with a notice and the picture royal pattern alignment. The first stop occurs 4400 ms after the start of rotation of all reels. The process from the first stop to the fifth stop is the same as the special figure pattern 31. After the fifth stop, it ends after a symbol animation time of 8000 ms and a waiting time after confirmation of 600 ms.

  The special figure pattern 23 is an effect pattern corresponding to a change pattern with a change name 8216 and a change time of 17400 ms, and the contents of the effect correspond to a picture / royal symbol assortment with WILD. The first stop occurs 4400 ms after the start of rotation of all reels. The process from the first stop to the fifth stop is the same as the special figure pattern 31. After the fifth stop, the process ends after a picture change time in WILD of 2000 ms, a symbol animation time of 8000 ms, and a waiting time after confirmation of 600 ms.

  The special figure pattern 24 is an effect pattern corresponding to a change pattern having a change name 8217 and a change time of 19400 ms, and the contents of the action correspond to a FEATURE assortment with WILD with a notice. The first stop occurs 4400 ms after the start of rotation of all reels. The process from the first stop to the fifth stop is the same as the special figure pattern 31. After the fifth stop, the process ends after a FETURE change time in WILD of 4000 ms, a symbol animation time of 8000 ms, and a waiting time after confirmation of 600 ms.

  The special figure pattern 25 is an effect pattern corresponding to the change pattern with the change name 8218 and the change time of 33400 ms, and the effect of the re-successful lottery with a notice corresponds. The first stop occurs 4400 ms after the start of rotation of all reels. The process from the first stop to the fifth stop is the same as the special figure pattern 31. After the fifth stop, the game ends with a symbol animation time of 8000 ms, a re-drawing effect time of 18000 ms, and a waiting time after confirmation of 600 ms.

  The special figure pattern 26 is an effect pattern corresponding to a change pattern with a change name of 8219 and a change time of 35400 ms, and the contents of the effect correspond to a successful re-lottery involving WILD with a notice. The first stop occurs 4400 ms after the start of rotation of all reels. The process from the first stop to the fifth stop is the same as the special figure pattern 31. After the fifth stop, the process ends with a picture change time of WILD of 2000 ms, a symbol animation time of 8000 ms, a re-drawing effect time of 18000 ms, and a waiting time after confirmation of 600 ms.

  The special figure pattern 27 is an effect pattern corresponding to a change pattern with a change name 821A and a change time of 31400 ms. The first stop occurs 4400 ms after the start of rotation of all reels. The process from the first stop to the fifth stop is the same as the special figure pattern 31. After the fifth stop, it ends after a symbol animation time of 8000 ms, a time of re-drawing effect of 16000 ms, and a waiting time after confirmation of 600 ms.

  The special figure pattern 28 is an effect pattern corresponding to a change pattern with a change name 821B and a change time of 337400 ms, and the effect content corresponds to a re-lottery failure involving WILD with a notice. The first stop occurs 4400 ms after the start of rotation of all reels. The process from the first stop to the fifth stop is the same as the special figure pattern 31. After the fifth stop, the process ends after a picture change time of WILD of 2000 ms, a symbol animation time of 8000 ms, a time of redrawing effect of 16000 ms, and a waiting time after confirmation of 600 ms.

  In FIG. 62, special pattern patterns 29 and 30 are premium patterns used in common for all states.

  The special figure pattern 29 is an effect pattern corresponding to a change pattern with a change name of 821C and a change time of 31000 ms, and the effect content corresponds to a long change which is a premier effect. The first stop occurs after 20000 ms from the start of rotation of all reels. The process from the first stop to the fifth stop is the same as the special figure pattern 31. After the fifth stop, it ends after a symbol animation time of 8000 ms, a time of re-drawing effect of 16000 ms, and a waiting time after confirmation of 600 ms.

  The special pattern 30 is an effect pattern corresponding to a change pattern with a change name 821D and a change time of 16000 ms, and the effect content corresponds to a freeze effect that is a premier effect. After 2400 ms from the start of rotation of all the reels, the freezing state is set for 5000 ms, and the first stop to the fifth stop are performed for 600 ms thereafter. Then, it ends after a symbol animation time of 8000 ms and a waiting time after confirmation of 600 ms.

  In FIG. 62, normal pattern 1, 2, and 4 are patterns used when there is no short time in the low probability state of normal symbols.

  The usual pattern 4 is an effect pattern corresponding to a change pattern with a change name 8A03 and a change time of 5400 ms, and the normal change (loss) corresponds to the effect contents. First stop after 2400 ms from the start of rotation of all reels, second stop after 600 ms from first stop, third stop after 600 ms from second stop, fourth stop after 600 ms from third stop, fifth stop after 600 ms from fourth stop After stopping, the stop mode is determined, and after the stop mode is determined, the process ends after a waiting time of 600 ms.

  The normal pattern 1 is an effect pattern corresponding to a change pattern with a change name of 8A00 and a change time of 5400 ms, and the normal change (per hit) corresponds to the effect contents. First stop after 2400 ms from the start of rotation of all reels, second stop after 600 ms from first stop, third stop after 600 ms from second stop, fourth stop after 600 ms from third stop, fifth stop after 600 ms from fourth stop The stop mode is fixed and the stop mode is determined. After the stop mode is determined, the normal electric accessory is activated after a waiting time of 600 ms. When the normal electric accessory is operating, the symbol animation is displayed and the process ends. Here, there are two types of operation of the ordinary electric accessory: opening once and opening twice. In the case of opening once, after a waiting time after confirmation, it ends after a symbol animation time of 12000 ms. In the case of opening twice, after a waiting time after confirmation, it ends after a symbol animation time of 12000 ms, an interval of 600 ms, and a symbol animation time of 12000 ms.

  The normal pattern 2 is an effect pattern corresponding to a change pattern with a change name of 8A01 and a change time of 6100 ms, and the effect content corresponds to a normal change (win) involving WILD. The process from the start of rotation of all reels to the fifth stop is the same as the normal pattern 1. After the fifth stop, the normal electric accessory is activated after a picture change time of WILD of 2000 ms and a waiting time after confirmation of 600 ms, and when the ordinary electric accessory is activated, a symbol animation is displayed and the process ends. is there. Here, as described above, in the case of opening once, the operation of the ordinary electric accessory ends after a symbol animation time of 12000 ms after a waiting time after confirmation. In the case of opening twice, after a waiting time after confirmation, it ends after a symbol animation time of 12000 ms, an interval of 600 ms, and a symbol animation time of 12000 ms.

  The normal pattern patterns 3 and 5 described below are patterns used when the normal symbol has a short time in a low probability state and has a short time in a high probability state.

  The usual pattern 5 has a variation name 8A04 and a variation time of 1200 ms. Further, the regular pattern 3 has a variation name 8A02 and a variation time of 1200 ms. In the present embodiment, since the effect display by the reel using the liquid crystal display device is not performed in the short time state, there is no effect corresponding to the normal pattern 3 and the normal pattern 5.

[Variation pattern (composite pattern)]
In the present embodiment, the results of the special symbol game and the normal symbol game are notified by the five reels displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32. Therefore, depending on the start timing of the special symbol game or the normal symbol game, both games The result may not be notified by five reels. For this reason, the priority order of the game results to be derived and displayed with 5 reels on the liquid crystal display device 32 is set depending on whether the game is a special symbol game or a normal symbol game, or whether it is a win or a miss. Specifically, as shown in FIG.
A: Special figure hit >> B: Special figure hit> C: Special figure loss> D: Normal figure loss. Here, the special symbol win is an abbreviation for winning the special symbol lottery. Similarly, the special symbol win is the normal symbol lottery, Is that the special symbol lottery is a losing, and the usual symbol losing is an abbreviation that the normal symbol lottery is a losing. Here, the variation time per special figure is always set longer than the usual variation time.

  Next, the pattern-specific control method will be described. First, preconditions will be described.

  In the task of normal map loss and special figure loss, a series of display ends when a change in reel starts and a waiting time after determination of 600 ms elapses after the stop mode is determined. For example, in the case of the special pattern 31 or the normal pattern 4, a total waiting time of 600 ms is added to the end of a series of displays because a fixed waiting time of 600 ms is added to the variation time of 5400 ms.

  In the task for each regular figure, when the waiting time after confirmation of 600ms has elapsed since the stop mode was confirmed, the symbol animation of the winning notification per regular figure is displayed according to the number of opening and closing of the start opening during the regular figure. Is done. Specifically, in the case of 1.2 seconds × one-time release, as shown in the normal release pattern 2 once release, a symbol animation of 1200 ms winning notification per normal drawing is displayed. In the case of 1.2 seconds × 2 times opening, as shown in the normal drawing pattern 2 twice opening, a symbol animation of 3000 ms of winning notification per normal drawing is displayed. Therefore, in the case of 1.2 seconds × 2 times open, a total time of 9000 ms of 5400 ms fluctuation time, 600 ms waiting time after confirmation and 3000 ms of winning symbol per symbol animation is required. The longest derived display time is 9000 ms.

  In the task per special figure, a symbol animation of winning notification per special figure of 6000 ms is displayed when a waiting time after confirmation of 600 ms elapses after the stop mode is decided. In other words, if a big win is won by normal fluctuation, a total of 12000 ms of 5400 ms fluctuation time, 600 ms waiting time after confirmation and 6000 ms special announcement notification per special figure is required. The time is set longer than 9000 ms.

  Next, since the variation start timings in the special drawing lottery and the normal drawing lottery are different, the display pattern of the symbols is different depending on each case. Hereinafter, the operation according to each case will be described with reference to FIGS. In FIG. 64 to FIG. 70, the usual figure task indicates display control of each reel based on the normal symbol lottery, and the special figure task indicates display control of each reel based on the special symbol lottery.

[Per map → per special map]
First, a case in which a special figure task for displaying a special figure is started in the period of the general figure task for displaying the special figure will be described with reference to FIG.

  Case 1 is a case in which the special drawing task is started during the reel rotation in the normal drawing task. In this case, the special drawing task is changed during the reel rotation of the normal drawing task. That is, the notification per common map using the liquid crystal display device is omitted.

  Case 2 is a case in which the special drawing task is started during the reel stop operation in the normal drawing task. In this case, after the symbol animation for notifying the winning symbol per normal figure is displayed, the reel of the special figure task starts to rotate. At this time, the display time of the symbol animation for winning notification per special figure is shortened by the time from the start of the special figure task to the completion of the common figure task. That is, by adjusting the display time of the symbol animation for the special symbol winning notification, the time from the start to the end of the special symbol operation is maintained.

  Case 3 is a case in which the special figure task is started in a state in which the symbol animation of winning per ordinary figure is displayed, that is, in a state in which the ordinary electric accessory is operating. In this case, after the symbol animation for notifying the winning per normal figure is displayed, the reel rotation by the special figure task is started to notify per special figure. At this time, the reel rotation time in the special figure task is shortened by the time from the start of the special figure task to the completion of the general figure task. That is, by adjusting the reel rotation time, the time from the start to the end of the special figure task is maintained, and the symbol animation for the special figure winning notification is displayed full time.

  Case 4 is a case in which the special drawing task is started at the time of reverse production in the normal drawing task. In this case, the reel rotation by the special figure task is started after completion of the reverse rotation effect, and notification per special figure is performed. At this time, the display time of the symbol animation after the elapse of the fixed waiting time in the special figure task is shortened by the time from the start of the special figure task to the completion of the normal figure task. That is, by adjusting the display time of the symbol animation for the special symbol winning notification, the time from the start to the end of the special symbol operation is maintained.

[Normal figure (Hit) → Special figure (Lose)]
Next, a case in which a special figure task for displaying special figure losing is started in the period of the normal figure task for displaying the common figure will be described with reference to FIG.

  Case 1a is a case in which the special figure task is started during the reel rotation in the general figure task when there is an ordinary figure hold. In this case, the special symbol variation is executed in the special symbol display device, but is not displayed in the liquid crystal display device. Then, after the display of the symbol animation of the winning notification per common figure is finished, the next normal figure change is executed based on the common figure hold.

  Case 1b is a case where a special figure task is started during reel rotation in the common figure task when there is no ordinary figure hold. In this case, the special symbol variation is executed in the special symbol display device, but is not displayed in the liquid crystal display device. Then, the time of the symbol animation of the winning notification per normal time is extended so as to be the timing at which the special figure task ends. That is, the design animation is slightly displayed even after the opening and closing of the ordinary electric accessory is completed.

  Case 2a is a case in which a special figure task is started during a reel stop operation in a general figure task when there is a general figure hold. In this case, the special symbol variation is executed in the special symbol display device, but is not displayed in the liquid crystal display device. Then, after the display of the symbol animation of the winning notification per common figure is finished, the next normal figure change is executed based on the common figure hold.

  Case 2b is a case in which the special figure task is started during the reel stop operation in the common figure task when there is no ordinary figure hold. In this case, the special symbol variation is executed in the special symbol display device, but is not displayed in the liquid crystal display device. Then, the time of the symbol animation of the winning notification per normal time is extended so as to be the timing at which the special figure task ends.

  Case 3 is a case in which the special figure task is started in a state in which the symbol animation of winning per ordinary figure is displayed, that is, in a state in which the ordinary electric accessory is operating. In this case, after the symbol animation for notifying the winning per normal figure is displayed, the reel rotation by the special figure task is started and the special figure losing notice is performed. At this time, there are two types of normal electric objects, one time opening and two times opening, but in the case of one time opening, a special drawing task is started in 1200 ms after the general drawing is confirmed. In the case of the second release, the special figure task is started during 1200 ms that is the second release period.

  Case 4 is a case in which the special drawing task is started at the time of reverse production in the normal drawing task. In this case, the special symbol variation is executed in the special symbol display device, but is not displayed in the liquid crystal display device.

[Normal figure (Lose) → Special figure (Hit)]
A case where a special figure task for displaying a special figure per unit is started during the period of the normal figure task for displaying the special figure lose will be described with reference to FIG.

  Case 1 is a case where the special drawing task is started during the reel rotation in the normal drawing task. In this case, the special drawing task is changed during the reel rotation of the normal drawing task. That is, the notification of the usual-time loss using the liquid crystal display device is omitted.

  Case 2 is a case in which the special drawing task is started during the reel stop operation in the normal drawing task. In this case, rotation of the reel by the special drawing task is started after the usual figure is confirmed and displayed. At this time, the display time of the symbol animation for winning notification per special figure is shortened by the time from the start of the special figure task to the completion of the common figure task. That is, the time from the start to the end of the special figure task is maintained by adjusting the display time of the symbol animation of the special notice per special figure.

  Case 3 is a case in which the special figure task is started during the fixed waiting time in the ordinary figure task. In this case, after the fixed waiting time in the normal drawing task has elapsed, reel rotation by the special drawing task is started and notification per special drawing is performed. At this time, the display time of the symbol animation for winning notification per special figure is shortened by the time from the start of the special figure task to the completion of the common figure task. That is, the time from the start to the end of the special figure task is maintained by adjusting the display time of the symbol animation of the special notice per special figure.

[Normal (Lose) → Special (Lose)]
A case in which a special figure task for displaying special figure loss is started during the period of the general figure task for displaying special figure loss will be described with reference to FIG.

  Case 1a is a case in which the special drawing task is started during the reel rotation in the normal drawing task. In this case, the special drawing task is changed during the reel rotation by the normal drawing task. That is, the notification of the usual-time loss using the liquid crystal display device is omitted.

  Case 1b is a case in which the special drawing task is started during the reel rotation in the normal drawing task. In this case, the special symbol variation is executed in the special symbol display device, but is not displayed in the liquid crystal display device.

  Both the case 1a and the case 1b are cases in which the special figure task is started during the reel rotation in the general drawing task. Any pattern is displayed when the special figure task is started during the reel rotation in the general figure task. Whether to adopt is determined randomly.

  Case 2 is a case in which the special drawing task is started during the reel stop operation in the normal drawing task. In this case, the special symbol variation is executed in the special symbol display device, but is not displayed in the liquid crystal display device.

  Case 3 is a case in which the special figure task is started during the fixed waiting time in the ordinary figure task. In this case, after the fixed waiting time in the normal drawing task elapses, the reel rotation of the special figure task is started and a special figure loss notification is performed. At this time, the reel rotation time in the special figure task is shortened by the time from the start of the special figure task to the completion of the general figure task. That is, the time from the start to the end of the special figure task is maintained by adjusting the reel rotation time.

[Special figure (winning) → General drawing (winning)]
A case of starting a general map task for displaying a special map during a special map task for displaying the special map will be described with reference to FIG. 68 (a).

  Case 1 is a case where a normal drawing task is performed during reel rotation in the special drawing task. In this case, the pattern per special figure is displayed. On the other hand, the normal pattern variation is normally executed in the symbol display device, but is not displayed in the liquid crystal display device.

[Special figure (Hit) → Common figure (Lose)]
A case of starting a general map task for displaying a general map loss during a special map task period for displaying the special map per unit will be described with reference to FIG. 68 (b).

  Case 1 is a case in which the normal drawing task is started during the reel rotation in the special drawing task. In this case, a special figure loss pattern is displayed. On the other hand, the normal pattern variation is normally executed in the symbol display device, but is not displayed in the liquid crystal display device.

[Special figure (losing) → General drawing (winning)]
A case in which a multi-task task for displaying a per-usual map is started during a special-task task for displaying a special map lose will be described with reference to FIG.

  Case 1 is a case in which the normal drawing task is started during the reel rotation in the special drawing task. In this case, the task is changed to the ordinary drawing task while the reel is rotated by the special drawing task. That is, notification of special figure loss using the liquid crystal display device is omitted.

  Case 2 is a case where the normal task is performed during the reel stop operation in the special task. In this case, when the fifth reel in the special figure task stops, the special figure loss is confirmed and displayed. On the other hand, the usual task is in an inoperative state from the start of the task until the fifth reel stops, but after the fifth reel stops, the operation is started and a reverse effect is performed. The opening / closing operation of the ordinary electric accessory is performed in this reverse effect.

  Here, the reverse rotation effect will be specifically described with reference to FIG. It is assumed that the special figure task is started, the variable image of the reel image 94 is started to be displayed, and then the normal figure task (winning) is started within a period in which the reel image 94 is sequentially stopped. In this case, in the liquid crystal display device 32, the variable display based on the special figure task is continuously performed.

  Then, at the timing at which the fifth reel on which the losing confirmation stop mode is temporarily displayed stops, the liquid crystal display device 32 starts the display of the sandstorm effect as the reverse effect. The effect display of the sandstorm is displayed until the timing at which the fifth reel 94e stops when the fluctuation display of the reel image 94 has been performed after the usual task is started. That is, in the effect display based on the usual task, at least the time for displaying the final stop state of the loss is ensured as the reverse effect display time by the sandstorm. Then, a fixed stop mode per normal figure is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32 in the waiting time after determination after the display of the sandstorm, and a symbol animation is displayed in the operating period of the ordinary electric accessory 48.

  Case 3 is a case in which the special figure task is started during the fixed waiting time in the ordinary figure task. In this case, after the fixed waiting time in the special figure task elapses, the reel rotation by the usual figure task is started to notify the usual figure. At this time, the reel rotation time is shortened by the time from the start of the ordinary drawing task to the completion of the special drawing task. That is, by adjusting the reel rotation time, the time from the start to the end of the usual task is maintained.

[Special (Lose) → General (Lose)]
A case of starting a general map task for displaying a general map loss during a special map task for displaying a special map loss will be described with reference to FIG.

  Case 1a is a case in which the normal drawing task is started during the reel rotation in the special drawing task. In this case, the universal symbol change is executed in the special symbol display device, but is not displayed in the liquid crystal display device.

  Case 1b is a case in which the normal drawing task is started during the reel rotation in the special drawing task. In this case, the task is changed to the ordinary drawing task while the reel is rotated by the special drawing task. That is, notification of special figure loss using the liquid crystal display device is omitted.

  Here, both the case 1a and the case 1b are cases in which the usual figure task is started during the reel rotation in the special figure task, but when the common figure task is started during the reel rotation in the special figure task, Which pattern is adopted is determined randomly.

  Case 2 is a case in which the normal drawing task is started during the reel stop operation in the special drawing task. In this case, the normal pattern change is executed in the general symbol display device, but is not displayed in the liquid crystal display device.

  Case 3 is a case in which the general drawing task is started during the fixed waiting time in the special drawing task. In this case, after the fixed waiting time in the special figure task elapses, the reel rotation by the usual figure task is started and the usual figure loss notification is performed. At this time, the reel rotation time in the ordinary drawing task is shortened by the time from the start of the ordinary drawing task to the completion of the special drawing task. That is, by adjusting the reel rotation time, the time from the start to the end of the usual losing operation is maintained.

  By the way, in the case 1a of the normal figure (losing) → the special figure (losing), since the normal figure task is switched to the special figure task during the rotation of the reel, it seems to be slightly longer from the start of rotation of the reel to the first stop. Further, in the case 1b of the special drawing (losing) → the normal drawing (losing), the special drawing task is switched to the general drawing task during the rotation of the reel, so that it is felt slightly longer from the start of rotation of the reel to the first stop.

  More specifically, for example, in the case of the common figure (losing) → special figure (losing) case 1b in FIG. 67, as shown in FIG. 72, within the time from the start to the end of the common figure task. The reel image 94 is changed and stopped. On the other hand, in the case of the case 1a of FIG. 67, the special figure task starts from the start of the special figure task to the special figure task in addition to the time from the start to the end of the special figure task. The fluctuation time of the reel image 94 until the start of is added. For this reason, the simultaneous change display of the reel image 94 from the start of the normal drawing task to the start of the special drawing task is taken over, and the simultaneous change of the reel image 94 by the special drawing task is further displayed. As a result, from the player's point of view, it seems that the simultaneous change display is performed once in the period from the start of the general map task to the first stop by the special map task. Since such a change and stop display is familiar, it seems that the change time is slightly longer.

  Here, the pattern that switches from the usual figure task to the special figure task or from the special figure task to the common figure task while the reel is rotating is not limited to the case 1a of the common figure (losing) to the special figure (losing). ) → Special figure (win) case 1 (see FIG. 64), Universal figure (losing) → Special figure (winning) case 1 (see FIG. 66), Special figure (missing) to be described later → General figure (winning) There are three patterns of case 1 (see FIG. 69), all of which are associated with a special figure or a common figure. For this reason, if there is no case 1a of a general figure (losing) → special figure (losing) or a case 1b of a special figure (losing) → standard figure (losing), it will feel slightly longer from the start of reel rotation to the first stop. It is equivalent to notifying that the per-special map or the per-standard map is confirmed. In the present embodiment, in order to prevent this, case 1a and case 1b in the case of ordinary figure (losing) → special figure (losing) and special figure (missing) → common figure (losing) are randomly assigned. In this case, a case where a loss occurs even if the reel is slightly longer from the start of rotation to the first stop is included.

  As described above, when the result of the special drawing task is not displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32 (for example, cases 1a, 1b and 2b in FIG. 65, case 2 in FIG. 67, case 1 in FIG. 69, etc.) When the result of the figure task is not displayed (for example, case 1 in FIG. 64, case 1a in FIG. 67, case 1 in FIG. 68 (a), case 1 in FIG. 68 (b), cases 1a and 3 in FIG. 70, etc.) There is. However, even when such variable display is suppressed, the special symbol game and the normal symbol game are in progress in the main control circuit 60, and the game results are displayed as the special symbol display device 35 and the normal symbol display device 33. Is displayed.

[Counter image]
FIG. 73 shows the display content of the counter image 96 displayed in the display area 32 a of the liquid crystal display device 32. In the normal state, the number of prize balls paid out is displayed in the last two digits of the four-digit number in the counter image 96. That is, the counter image 96 is displayed so that the 10th place and the 1st place are counted up by the number of payouts at the payout timing.

  In the special figure big hit, when the first hit is 3 round normal big hit or 6 round normal big hit, the number of digestion rounds is displayed in the first 2 digits of the 4-digit number of the counter image 96. That is, the counter image 96 is displayed so as to be counted up every round digestion. Further, the lower two digits of the four-digit number of the counter image 96 are displayed so as to be counted up to 99 in 30 seconds. In other words, until the last two digits of the counter image 96 reach 99, the special winning opening 39 is in an open state. At the end of each round, the last two digits of the four-digit number in the counter image 96 are cleared to “00”. And all four-digit numbers are cleared after the big hit.

  In the special figure big hit, when the first hit is 6 round probability variation big hit or 9 round probability variation big hit, the digest round number is displayed in the first 2 digits of the 4-digit number of the counter image 96. That is, the counter image 96 is displayed so as to be counted up every round digestion. Further, the lower two digits of the four-digit number of the counter image 96 are displayed so as to be counted up to 99 in 30 seconds. In other words, until the last two digits of the counter image 96 reach 99, the special winning opening 39 is in an open state. At the end of each round, the last two digits of the four-digit number in the counter image 96 are cleared to “00”, and after the big hit game ends, the game shifts to a free game. Here, the free game refers to a game with a high probability of short time and a change count of 15 times, which is executed after the big hit game is finished when the first hit is a six-round probability variable big hit or a nine-round probability big hit.

  During the free game, the value of 100 takes over the value at the end of the round. That is, after the big hit game of 6 rounds probable big hit, the value of the first two digits in the four digits of the counter image 96 is fixed to “6”. Further, the number of prize balls paid out is displayed in the last two digits of the four-digit number in the counter image 96. That is, the counter image 96 is displayed so that the 10th place and the 1st place are counted up by the number of payouts at the payout timing. After the free game is over, all the four-digit numbers in the counter image 96 are cleared to “0000”.

  In the case of a short time (during a super free game) or a probable big hit in a free game, the value of the first two digits in the 4-digit number of the counter image 96 takes over the value at the end of the round. Further, the lower two digits of the four-digit number of the counter image 96 are displayed so as to be counted up to 99 in 30 seconds. At the end of each round, only the last two digits of the 4-digit number in the counter image 96 are cleared to “00”, and after the big hit game is over, the game proceeds to the super free game. Here, the super free game refers to a game that is executed 100 times in a short time state after the big hit game is finished when a 15-round probability change big hit or a big hit in the free game or the super free game. In addition, when it is a probable big hit, it is in a high probability state up to 15 times, and the subsequent 85 times are in a low probability state.

[Display example 1 of identification symbol for performance]
FIG. 74 shows a first display example of the reel image 94 displayed in the display area 32 a of the liquid crystal display device 32. First, as shown in FIG. 74 (a), it is assumed that there is no reserved ball and the reel image 94 is in a stopped display state. In this state, when one game ball passes through the passing gate 54, the reel image 94 starts rotating and the normal symbol game lamp 93b is turned on. Here, when the normal symbol lottery based on the passing of the game ball to the passing gate 54 is a win, as shown in FIG. 74 (b), after the reel images 94 start to rotate all at once, FIG. 74 (c As shown in (), the same type of symbol (for example, the royal symbol “10”) is displayed in three effective lines. After the display mode shown in FIG. 74 (c), after the fixed waiting time of 600 ms elapses, the ordinary electric accessory 48 is activated and the start port 25 is opened. In the case of the stop display mode shown in FIG. 74 (c), the start port 25 is opened for 1200 ms. At this time, a symbol animation is displayed in the display area 32 a of the liquid crystal display device 32. Here, for example, it is assumed that four wins are made in the start opening 25 and the special symbol lottery result in the first start win is a big hit. In this case, case 3 of FIG. 64 corresponds, and the special symbol game is executed while the start opening 25 is opened, but the rotation of the reel image 94 is executed after the start opening 25 is closed. For this reason, the rotation time until the first reel 94a in the reel image 94 stops is slightly shortened.

  Next, it is assumed that the pattern 11 of FIG. 60 is set as the variable display pattern corresponding to the special symbol game executed following the stop display mode shown in FIG. In this case, as shown in FIG. 75A, after the reel image 94 corresponding to the special symbol game is rotated, a temporary big hit stop display mode is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32. For example, as shown in FIG. 75B, it is assumed that the big hit stop display mode (a set of four “10”) is displayed. At this point, the player will know that at least 3 rounds have been secured. After the temporary display by the symbol animation display shown in FIG. 75 (b), as shown in FIG. 75 (c), the re-lottery effect is displayed until the big hit game is started. In the present embodiment, a promotion effect is displayed. Specifically, a set of four “10” s is a normal big hit for 3 rounds, but by winning the promotion effect (FEATURE CHALLENGE), it is promoted to a normal big hit for 6 rounds or a probable big hit for 6 rounds or more. If you can't win, you're usually a big hit for 3 rounds. Then, the player selects either red or black by operating the operation button 80 in accordance with the character design “Please select a button in anticipation of red (heart or diamond) or black (spade or club)”. When the operation button 80a is pressed, red is selected. When the operation button 80b is pressed, black is selected. Since red is selected when the promotion effect is started, red is selected when the operation button 80 is not operated. Then, it is notified whether or not the promotion is made by turning over the central card. If it is the same color as shown in FIG.75 (d), it will be promoted, and if it is different, it will not be promoted. If the joker is displayed, the player is promoted to 15 rounds probable big hit. After such a re-lottery effect is displayed, the big hit fixed stop mode is displayed.

  The big hit fixed stop mode is a stop mode determined in step S2515 of FIG. In the case of 6 rounds of normal jackpots, after the display shown in FIG. 75 (d), as a final stoppage mode for jackpots, a display in which, for example, five royal symbols "10" are aligned on the active line is displayed. A big hit game is started. In the case of 6 rounds probable big hit, after the display shown in FIG. 75 (d), three FEATURE symbols are included in 15 identification symbols arranged in a 3 × 5 matrix as a big hit fixed stop mode. The display mode is included, and the big hit game is started.

[Display example of wild addition effect]
FIG. 76 shows a display example of the wild addition effect of the reel image 94 displayed in the display area 32 a of the liquid crystal display device 32. The wild addition effect is an effect executed in the free game. In other words, among the variation patterns shown in FIGS. 59 to 62, the special drawing lottery is in a high probability state, and the variation contents with the advance notice are the production contents. Executed in Specifically, when the variation pattern 22 to 28 of Atari and the variation pattern 36 of loss are selected, a wild addition effect may be executed.

  In the example shown in FIG. 76, the loss variation pattern 36 shown in FIG. 61 is selected. In the stop-out lottery, the lottery result using the table of the loss variation pattern 36 shown in FIG. Wild design) 2 picture templates, and in the wild change lottery, the table of 2 design symbols of losers (wild symbols not tangled around) shown in FIG. This is a display example when the lottery result used is an increase of 3 wilds.

  First, at the start of the fluctuation of the reel image 94, a numerical image 97 for notifying how many wild symbols are increased is displayed on the reel, and is not displayed before the first stop. In the example shown in FIG. 76 (a), it is notified by the numerical image 97 that two wild symbols are increased on the first reel 94a and one wild symbol is increased on the fifth reel 94e. As described above, the sub CPU 206 is an example of a display control unit that performs control to display an image for informing the number of rewrites to a specific symbol during the variation display of the identification symbol.

  Here, in the variation of FIG. 76 (a), it is assumed that in the reel arrangement shown in FIG. 77 (a), the identification symbol surrounded by a square is determined as a stop event. That is, the stop appearance of the central effective line is the identification symbol number 20-8-14-21-15. At the stop appearance on the first reel 94a, since “K” and “Q” are internal wild, two of “K” and “Q” are rewritten to “Cleopatra” which is a wild symbol. Further, the stop turn in the fifth reel 94e does not include an internal wild. In this case, any one of the internal wilds other than the stop appearance is rewritten to a wild symbol. For example, as shown in FIG. 77 (b), “J”, which is 8 positions below the stoppage, is rewritten to “Cleopatra”. As a result, the liquid crystal display device 32 displays the stop display mode shown in FIG. The internal wild that has been rewritten to the wild symbol becomes a wild symbol until the free game or the super free game ends. In addition, after the free game or the super free game is over, when the normal state without the low probability time is shifted, the normal reel arrangement shown in FIG. It is visually recognized as if the wild symbol has disappeared. Thus, the sub CPU 206 is an example of a display control unit that performs control to variably display the identification symbols of the array set by the symbol array setting unit. The sub CPU 206 is an example of a symbol arrangement setting unit that maintains a state where the symbol at the specific position is rewritten to the specific symbol until a predetermined condition is satisfied after the specific effect is executed.

  In FIG. 78, the loss variation pattern 36 shown in FIG. 61 is selected, and in the stop-out lottery, the lottery result using the table of the loss variation pattern 36 shown in FIG. In addition, in the wild change lottery, the lottery result using the table of the two symbol tempers in the wild change lottery shown in FIG. 49 increases by one wild. It is a display example when it is.

  In the example shown in FIG. 78 (a), at the start of fluctuation of the reel image 94, a numerical image 97 is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32 to notify that one wild symbol is increased on the first reel 94a.

  Here, in the variation of FIG. 78 (a), it is assumed that in the reel arrangement shown in FIG. 79 (a), the identification symbol surrounded by a square is determined as a stop event. That is, the stop appearance of the central effective line is the identification symbol number 20-8-14-21-15. At the stop appearance on the first reel 94a, since “K” and “Q” are internal wild, for example, as shown in FIG. 79 (b), any one of “K” and “Q” Is rewritten as “Cleopatra”, a wild symbol. As a result, the liquid crystal display device 32 displays the stop display mode shown in FIG.

  In the example shown in FIG. 80, a win of three rounds is usually won, the variation pattern 24 of atari shown in FIG. 61 is selected, and the lottery result using the table of the variation pattern 22 of atari shown in FIG. However, in the wild change lottery, a lottery result using a table of four number symbols of one lost wild is shown in FIG. It is a display example when it is increased by one.

  In the variation of FIG. 80A, it is assumed that in the reel arrangement shown in FIG. 81A, the identification symbol surrounded by a square is determined as the stop event. That is, the stop appearance of the central effective line is the identification symbol number 26-10-13-17-11. Here, at the time of winning, the wild symbols are rewritten to the number of unwritten wilds included in the stop event. In the example shown in FIG. 80 (a), the stop appearance is the identification symbol number 26-10-13-17-11 in the central effective line, and only the number 16 “K” in the fourth reel 94d is displayed. Since it is an internal wild, at the start of the fluctuation of the reel image 94, as shown in FIG. 80 (a), a numerical image 97 for notifying that one wild symbol is increased on the fourth reel 94d is displayed on the liquid crystal. It is displayed on the display device 32. Then, as shown in FIG. 81 (b), the number 16 "K" in the fourth reel 94d is rewritten to "Cleopatra". As a result, it is informed that the three-round normal jackpot is won by the jackpot display mode as shown in FIG.

  In the example shown in FIG. 82, the 15-round probability variation jackpot is won, the atari variation pattern 26 shown in FIG. 61 is selected, and the lottery result using the table of the atari variation pattern 26 shown in FIG. However, if there are more than 6 trigger + wilds, and the result of lottery using the table of 15 rounds probable normal jackpot trigger + 6 wilds as shown in FIG. Is a display example.

  In the variation of FIG. 82 (a), it is assumed that in the reel arrangement shown in FIG. 83 (a), the identification symbol surrounded by a square is determined as the stop event. That is, the stop appearance of the central effective line is the identification symbol number 25-16-25-5-25. Here, at the time of winning, the wild symbols are rewritten to the number of unwritten wilds included in the stop event. In the example shown in FIG. 82 (a), the stop outcome is the identification symbol number 25-16-25-5-25 in the central effective line, and as shown in FIG. 83 (a), the stop outcome is The second reel 94b contains two wilds, one third reel 94c, two fourth reels 94d and one fifth reel 94e. One of the reels 94e has already been rewritten to a wild symbol, and one of the third reel 94c and two of the fourth reel 94d have not been rewritten. In this case, at the start of fluctuation of the reel image 94, as shown in FIG. 82A, one wild symbol is increased on the third reel 94c and two wild symbols are increased on the fourth reel 94d. Is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32. Then, as shown in FIG. 83 (b), the number 26 on the third reel 94c and the numbers 4 and 6 on the fourth reel 94d are rewritten. As a result, it is informed that the 15-round probability variable big hit has been won by the big hit display mode as shown in FIG.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, in the specific gaming state (probability change, short-time state), it is determined whether or not to rewrite a specific symbol (wild symbol) that can be substituted for any symbol (for example, by random lottery) If the game is rewritten to a specific symbol as a result of the determination, the game in the specific game state (probability change, short-time state) is continued until the predetermined end condition is satisfied. It will be possible. In this way, it is rewritten with an advantageous specific symbol that can be replaced by any symbol, and the state that it is easy to hit visually will continue until the end condition is met, so the player can Expectation to play can be sustained.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, the symbol (internal wild symbol) at the specific position of the identification symbol displayed on the display means (on the liquid crystal display device 32) based on the determined number of rewrites to the specific symbol is the specific symbol (wild symbol). ), The expectation when the symbol is stopped can be increased. When the determined number of rewrites is larger than the symbols at the specific positions displayed on the display means (liquid crystal display device 32), the symbols at the specific positions other than the active line (internal wild symbols) are the specific symbols for the remaining number. Since the specific symbol (wild symbol) is not displayed in the change and stop display at the start of the specific effect, and does not contribute to the big hit, it is specified during the subsequent specific gaming state (probability change, short time state) Since it is determined that the game can be performed in a state where the number of symbols (wild symbols) has increased, it is possible to have expectation for subsequent changes in the identification information and stop display. In this way, the player can maintain a sense of expectation for the game for a long period of time.

  According to this gaming machine, since the image (numerical image 97) indicating the number of rewriting of the specific symbol is displayed, it can be expected that the specific symbol is displayed in the stop display of the variation of the identification symbol. . In addition, when the number of rewrites notified during the variable display and the number of rewrites of the specific symbols actually displayed on the display means (liquid crystal display device 32) are different, the symbols have been rewritten in the portion of the array that was not displayed. Since it can be recognized, it can be expected to change and stop display of identification information thereafter. In this way, the player can maintain a sense of expectation for the game for a long period of time.

10 Pachinko machine 14 Game board 21 Dish unit 25 Start port 26 Launch handle 32 Liquid crystal display device 33 Normal symbol display device 34 Special symbol display device 35 Special symbol display device 39 Big prize opening 40 Shutter 48 Normal electric accessory 50 Normal symbol Hold display device 56 General winning opening 60 Main control circuit 66 Main CPU
68 Main ROM
70 Main RAM
94 Reel image 97 Number design 104 Count switch 106, 108, 110, 112, 113 General winning opening switch 114, 115 Passing gate switch 116 Starting winning opening switch 118 Starting opening solenoid 120 Large winning opening solenoid 128 Dispensing device 130 Launching device 200 Secondary Control circuit 206 Sub CPU
208 Program ROM
210 Work RAM
230 Voice control circuit 240 Lamp control circuit 250 Display control circuit

Claims (3)

A gaming state determining means for determining a jackpot gaming state to be executed from a plurality of types of jackpot gaming states each having a different execution period when a predetermined advantageous condition is satisfied;
Gaming state control means for controlling the jackpot gaming state determined by the gaming state determination means;
Display means for informing the determination result by the gaming state determination means by a stop display mode of the identification symbol;
Display control means for performing display control of the display means;
Production execution means for performing production according to the progress of the game,
Operating means that can be operated by the player,
The multiple types of jackpot gaming states are:
The first jackpot gaming state,
A second jackpot gaming state having an execution period longer than the first jackpot gaming state;
A third jackpot gaming state having a longer execution period than the second jackpot gaming state,
The effect execution means may be any one of the plurality of jackpot game states on condition that the display control means displays the identification symbol in the stop display mode indicating the transition to the jackpot game state on the display means. Execute a special performance that informs you that
The display means includes
A plurality of first display areas;
A second display area different from the first display area,
The special production is
An effect in which different option images are displayed in each of the plurality of first display areas, and an option image displayed in any one of the plurality of first display areas can be selected by the operation means. And
By displaying an image corresponding to an option image different from the option image selected by the operation means in the second display area, it is an effect of informing that the game is shifted to the first big hit gaming state,
By displaying an image corresponding to the option image selected by the operation means in the second display area, it is an effect of notifying that a transition to the big hit gaming state is not the first big hit gaming state,
It is an effect of notifying that the transition to the third big hit gaming state is made by displaying an image that does not correspond to the option image displayed in each of the plurality of first display areas in the second display area. A gaming machine. The gaming machine according to claim 1,
The gaming state determining means includes
Determining a gaming state after the end of the first jackpot gaming state to a low probability state in which the predetermined advantageous condition is low;
The gaming state after the end of the second jackpot gaming state is determined as either the low probability state or the high probability state in which the probability that the predetermined advantageous condition is satisfied is higher than the low probability state,
The gaming state after the end of the third jackpot gaming state is determined as the high probability state,
The gaming machine is characterized in that the gaming state control means controls the gaming state determined by the gaming state determination means after the big hit gaming state is finished. In the gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2,
The gaming state determination means is a low-probability state where the probability of satisfying the predetermined advantageous condition is low, or a probability that the predetermined advantageous condition is satisfied is higher than the low-probability state. Decide on one of the high probability states,
The display means includes a plurality of variable display units that perform variable display of the identification symbol
Comprising a symbol array setting means for setting an array of identification symbols to be variably displayed on the variable display section,
The identification symbol is a normal symbol that is stopped and displayed in the low probability state, a special symbol that is stopped and displayed in the high probability state, and a specific symbol that can be substituted for either the normal symbol or the special symbol. Become
The symbol arrangement setting means includes:
In the case of the low probability state, the arrangement of the identification symbol is set to a normal arrangement, and in the case of the high probability state, the identification symbol at a specific position in the identification symbol arrangement is changed to a specific arrangement that can be rewritten to the specific symbol Set,
When a predetermined specific performance execution condition is satisfied, the identification symbol of the specific position in the specific array is rewritten to the specific symbol,
After rewriting the identification symbol of the specific position in the specific sequence to the specific symbol, maintaining the state rewritten to the specific symbol until a predetermined condition is satisfied,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the display control means performs control to variably display the identification symbols of the arrangement set by the symbol arrangement setting means.

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