JP2013165745A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To simplify design work and reduce the capacity of a storage medium, while securing a lot of variation performance patterns.SOLUTION: "Sky" is displayed in a background image in a first game state, and "sea" is displayed in the background image in a second game state. In both the first and second game states, special variation is executed with a predetermined probability, where the background image shows a "crack". When a symbol variation state enters a ready-to-win state when the special variation is executed in the first game state, the background image shows the "sky", and when the special variation is executed in the second game state, the same "crack" back ground image is displayed before and after the symbol variation state enters the ready-to-win state.

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine in which a plurality of symbol composition groups each composed of a plurality of effect symbols are displayed in a variable manner by being superimposed on a background image in an image display unit.

  Conventionally, when a game ball enters the start opening, a jackpot lottery is performed, and when a jackpot is won by this jackpot lottery, a gaming machine that can execute a special game capable of acquiring a large amount of prize balls is known. . In such a gaming machine, the variation pattern is determined based on the jackpot lottery result, and the jackpot lottery result is notified to the player by the variation rendering corresponding to the determined variation pattern, thereby improving the effect of the rendering. In addition, the interest of games is being improved.

  For example, in the gaming machines shown in Patent Documents 1 to 3, after a plurality of symbol configuration groups composed of a plurality of effect symbols are variably displayed superimposed on a background image in an image display unit such as a liquid crystal display unit, Each of the plurality of symbol composition groups is stopped and displayed with a combination of effect symbols corresponding to the jackpot lottery result. In general, in such gaming machines, a plurality of patterns of background images and symbol composition groups are provided, and by displaying the combination of the symbol composition groups and the background image as appropriate, the variation effect can be varied, and the player can become lazy. I do not give a feeling.

  In recent gaming machines, for example, as shown in Patent Document 4, when a hold is stored, a jackpot lottery result for the hold is determined in advance, and on the basis of the prior determination result, A so-called “look-ahead effect” that executes a change effect is widely adopted. In such a pre-reading effect, during a continuous variation effect of about 1 to 4 times, the special background image that is different from the normal background image is switched to the special background image, and the pattern configuration of the special display image that is different from the normal time The group will be displayed in a variable manner.

  As described above, in recent gaming machines, by providing a large number of background images and patterns of pattern composition groups, improvement of the effect of the effect and improvement of the interest of the game are achieved.

JP 2002-28309 A JP 2002-45521 A JP 2010-178885 A JP 2011-55890 A

  However, when a large number of background images and symbol composition patterns are provided as in the above gaming machine, it is necessary to store a large number of image data, which increases the capacity of the storage medium. There are challenges. Also, usually in gaming machines, sounds are output or lighting devices are turned on in accordance with images displayed on the image display unit. Therefore, when the number of background images increases, it is necessary to prepare audio data and lighting device control data corresponding to the background images, which further increases the capacity of the storage medium and complicates the design work.

  Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of simplifying design work and reducing the capacity of a storage medium while securing a large number of patterns of variation effects.

  In order to solve the above problems, the gaming machine of the present invention determines a lottery means for determining whether or not to give a game profit to a player by lottery, and a mode of a variable effect for informing the lottery result of the lottery means. In accordance with the determination of the changing effect mode determining means and the changing effect mode determining means, a plurality of symbol configuration groups composed of a plurality of effect symbols are displayed in a superimposed manner on the background image in the image display unit, Fluctuation effect execution means for stopping and displaying each of a plurality of symbol composition groups with a combination of effect symbols corresponding to the lottery result, the variation effect execution means, during the variation display of the symbol composition group, In the case where the effect design is displayed on the image display unit in a specific mode, the game machine continues the variable display with the arrangement or shape of the design group different from that before the specific mode. The aspect determining means displays the normal background image on the image display unit when the effect mode for classifying either one or both of the display image of the symbol group and the background image is a predetermined effect mode. A normal variation mode in which the symbol composition group of the normal display image is variably displayed superimposed on the normal background image, and a special background image different from the normal background image is displayed on the image display unit, and the special background image One of the special variation modes in which the symbol configuration group of the special display image different from the normal display image is displayed in a superimposed manner is determined, and the normal variation mode and the special variation mode include the variation display of the symbol configuration group. In the specific variation in which the design symbol is displayed in a specific manner and the arrangement or shape of the symbol composition group changes before and after the production symbol is displayed in a specific manner In the case where a turn is included, and the variation effect execution means displays the variation on the image display unit in a case where the special variation mode is determined and the special background image is superimposed and displayed with the symbol configuration group of the special display image. After the symbol is displayed in the specific mode, and when the normal variation mode is determined and the symbol group of the normal display image is superimposed and displayed on the normal background image, the effect is displayed on the image display unit. The same background image is displayed on the image display unit after the symbols are displayed in the specific mode.

  Also, the game state setting means for setting at least one of the first game state and the second game state with different game progress conditions is provided, and the variation effect mode determining means is configured to set the game state setting. When the first gaming state is set by the means, the first normal background image is displayed on the image display unit, and the symbol composition group of the first normal display image is superimposed on the first normal background image. The first normal variation mode displayed in a variable manner, and a special background image different from the first normal background image is displayed on the image display unit, and the special normal image different from the first normal display image is superimposed on the special background image. When one of the special variation modes in which the symbol composition group of the display image is variably displayed is determined and the second game state is set by the game state setting means, the second normal state is displayed on the image display unit. A second normal variation mode in which a scene image is displayed and a symbol group of the second normal display image is variably displayed superimposed on the second normal background image, and the special background image is displayed on the image display unit And determining one of the special variation modes in which the symbol composition group of the special display image is variably displayed superimposed on the special background image, and the variation effect executing means is set to the second gaming state. When the special variation mode is determined, the same special background image and the same special display image as when the special variation mode is determined when the first gaming state is set. When the symbol composition group is displayed and the first gaming state is set, the first normal background image is displayed after the effect symbol is displayed in the specific mode, and the second gaming state is displayed. In the case it is set, the performance symbol after viewing by the specific embodiments, may be continuously displayed the same special background image and prior to being displayed in the specific embodiments.

It is a perspective view of the gaming machine showing a state where the door is opened. It is a front view of a gaming machine. It is a block diagram of a gaming machine. It is a figure explaining a special symbol determination table. It is a figure explaining a symbol classification judgment table. It is a figure explaining a special electric accessory operating table. It is a figure explaining a game state setting table. It is a figure explaining the 2nd fluctuation pattern command determination table. It is a figure explaining the 1st variation pattern command determination table. It is a figure explaining a prior determination command determination table. It is a figure explaining a normal symbol determination table. (A) is a figure explaining a normal symbol fluctuation | variation pattern determination table, (b) is a figure explaining a 2nd starting port open | release control table. It is a figure which shows the main process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the timer interruption process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the input control process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the 1st start port detection switch input process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the 1st prior determination process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the 2nd start port detection switch input process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the 2nd prior determination process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the gate detection switch input process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the special figure special electric processing in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the special symbol change start process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the variation pattern determination process in a main control board. It is a figure explaining the special symbol fluctuation | variation stop process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the post-stop process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the special electric accessory control process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the special game completion | finish process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the common figure normal electricity process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the normal symbol change start process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the normal symbol fluctuation | variation stop process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the process after a normal symbol stop in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the normal electric accessory control process in a main control board. It is a figure explaining a symbol composition group. It is a figure explaining an example of the fluctuation | variation effect of the normal fluctuation | variation aspect (non-reach pattern) performed in a low probability game state and a non-time-short game state. It is a figure explaining an example of the fluctuation | variation effect of the normal fluctuation | variation aspect (reach fluctuation | variation pattern) performed in a low probability game state and a non-time-short game state. It is a figure explaining an example of the fluctuation | variation effect of the normal fluctuation | variation aspect (non-reach pattern) performed in a high-probability gaming state and a short-time gaming state. It is a figure explaining an example of the fluctuation | variation effect of the normal fluctuation | variation aspect (reach fluctuation | variation pattern) performed in a high probability game state and a time-short game state. It is a figure explaining an example of the fluctuation production | presentation of the special fluctuation mode (non-reach pattern) performed in a low probability game state and a non-time-saving game state. It is a figure explaining an example of the fluctuation production | presentation of the special fluctuation mode (reach fluctuation | variation pattern) performed in a low probability game state and a non-time-short game state. It is a figure explaining an example of the fluctuation | variation effect of the special fluctuation | variation aspect (reach fluctuation | variation pattern) performed in a high-probability gaming state and a short-time gaming state. It is a figure for demonstrating a production table. It is a figure which shows the main process in a sub control board. It is a figure which shows the timer interruption process in a sub control board. It is a figure which shows the game state command reception process in a sub control board. It is a figure which shows the prior determination command reception process in a sub control board. It is a figure which shows the fluctuation pattern command reception process in a sub control board. It is a figure which shows the pre-development effect determination process in a sub control board. It is a figure explaining the aspect of the fluctuation production of a reach fluctuation pattern for every production mode.

  Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. The dimensions, materials, and other specific numerical values shown in the embodiments are merely examples for facilitating the understanding of the invention, and do not limit the present invention unless otherwise specified. In the present specification and drawings, elements having substantially the same function and configuration are denoted by the same reference numerals, and redundant description is omitted, and elements not directly related to the present invention are not illustrated. To do.

  In order to facilitate understanding of the embodiment of the present invention, first, the mechanical configuration and electrical configuration of the gaming machine will be briefly described, and then specific processing on each board will be described.

  FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, showing a state where the door is opened. As shown in the figure, the gaming machine 1 includes an outer frame 2 in which an enclosed space is formed by four sides assembled in a substantially rectangular shape, a middle frame 4 attached to the outer frame 2 by a hinge mechanism so as to be freely opened and closed, Similarly to the middle frame 4, a front frame 6 attached to the outer frame 2 so as to be freely opened and closed by a hinge mechanism is provided.

  As with the outer frame 2, the middle frame 4 has an enclosed space formed by four sides assembled in a substantially rectangular shape, and a game board 8 is held in the enclosed space. The front frame 6 holds a transmission plate 10 made of glass or resin. When the middle frame 4 and the front frame 6 are closed with respect to the outer frame 2, the game board 8 and the transmission plate 10 face each other substantially in parallel while maintaining a predetermined distance, and from the front side of the gaming machine 1. The game board 8 can be visually recognized through the transmission plate 10.

  FIG. 2 is a front view of the gaming machine 1. As shown in this figure, an operation handle 12 that projects to the front side of the gaming machine 1 is provided at the lower part of the front frame 6. The operation handle 12 is provided so that the player can perform a rotation operation. When the player rotates the operation handle 12 and performs a launch operation, the operation handle 12 has a strength corresponding to the rotation angle of the operation handle 12 and is not illustrated. A game ball is launched by the launch mechanism. The game balls thus fired are raised between the rails 14 a and 14 b provided on the game board 8 and guided to the game area 16.

  The game area 16 is a space formed at a distance between the game board 8 and the transmission plate 10 and is an area where the game ball can flow down or roll. The game board 8 is provided with a large number of nails and windmills, and a game ball guided to the game area 16 collides with the nails and windmills, and flows down and rolls in an irregular direction.

  The game area 16 includes a first game area 16a and a second game area 16b that differ in the degree of entry of the game ball according to the firing strength of the launch mechanism. The first game area 16 a is located on the left side of the game area 16 when viewed from the player facing the gaming machine 1, and the second game area 16 b is the game area 16 viewed from the player facing the gaming machine 1. Located on the right side. Since the rails 14a and 14b are on the left side of the game area 16, a game ball launched with a launch intensity less than a predetermined intensity by the launch mechanism enters the first game area 16a and launches with a launch intensity greater than a predetermined intensity. The played game ball enters the second game area 16b.

  Further, the game area 16 is provided with a general winning port 18, a first starting port 20, and a second starting port 22 through which game balls can enter. These general winning port 18, first starting port 20, and first starting port 20 are provided. 2 When a game ball enters the start opening 22, a predetermined prize ball is paid out to the player.

  As will be described in detail later, when a game ball enters the first start port 20 or the second start port 22, a lottery for determining any one special symbol from a plurality of special symbols provided in advance. Is done. Each special symbol is associated with various game profits (states) such as whether or not a special game advantageous to the player can be executed and what kind of game state the subsequent game state is to be made. Therefore, when a game ball enters the first start port 20 or the second start port 22, the player acquires a predetermined prize ball and, at the same time, acquires an opportunity for acquiring a right to receive various game benefits. It becomes.

  The second starting port 22 is provided with a movable piece 22b that can be opened and closed, and the ease of entry of the game ball into the second starting port 22 changes according to the state of the movable piece 22b. It has become. Specifically, when the second start port 22 is in a closed state, it is impossible or difficult to play a game ball to the second start port 22. On the other hand, when a game ball passes through the gate 24 provided in the game area 16, a normal symbol lottery to be described later is performed, and when the win is won by this lottery, the movable piece 22b is controlled to be in an open state for a predetermined time. Is done. As described above, when the movable piece 22b is in the open state, the movable piece 22b functions as a tray that guides the game ball to the second start port 22, and the game ball can easily enter the second start port 22.

  Further, an attacker device 26 is provided below the first start port 20 and the second start port 22. The attacker device 26 includes a large winning opening 28 through which a game ball can enter and an open / close door 28b for opening and closing the large winning opening 28. Normally, the open / close door 28b closes the large winning opening 28. Thus, it is impossible to enter a game ball into the special winning opening 28. On the other hand, when the above-mentioned special game is executed, the open / close door 28b is opened, and the game ball can be inserted into the special winning opening 28. When a game ball enters the special winning opening 28, a predetermined prize ball is paid out to the player.

  At the bottom of the game area 16, game balls that have not entered any of the general winning opening 18, the first starting opening 20, the second starting opening 22, and the big winning opening 28 are played from the gaming area 16. A discharge port 30 for discharging is provided on the back side of the panel 8.

  Here, the first start port 20 is located near the lower side of the game area 16 and in the center in the width direction, and only the game balls flowing down the first game area 16a can enter, and the second A game ball flowing down the game area 16b cannot enter. On the other hand, the second start port 22 is located in the second game area 16b, and only a game ball flowing down the second game area 16b can enter the game ball flowing down the first game area 16a. Is impossible to enter.

  However, a game ball flowing down the second game area 16b may enter the first start port 20, and a game ball flowing down the first game area 16a may enter the second start port 22. A ball may be used. Therefore, the arrangement of the first start port 20 and the second start port 22 is merely an example, and the specific panel surface configuration is not particularly limited.

  The game board 8 is provided with an effect display device 50 composed of a liquid crystal display device and an effect agent device 52 composed of a movable device, as effect devices that produce effects during the progress of the game. The effect display device 50 includes an effect display unit 50a (image display unit) that displays an image, and the effect display unit 50a can be viewed from the front side of the gaming machine 1 at a substantially central portion of the game board 8. It is arranged. As shown in the figure, the effect symbols 40a, 40b, and 40c are variably displayed on the effect display unit 50a, and the player is notified of the jackpot lottery result by the stop display mode of these effect symbols 40a, 40b, and 40c. It becomes.

  In addition, a production effect device 52 is provided in front of the production display unit 50a. The effect accessory device 52 is normally retracted to the back side of the game board 8, but can be moved to the front surface of the effect display unit 50a during the variation display of the effect symbols 40a, 40b, and 40c. It gives a player a sense of expectation of jackpot.

  In addition, the game board 8 is provided with an effect lighting device 54 composed of a lamp for performing effects by variously controlling lighting modes and emission colors. Further, an effect operation device 56 including buttons for accepting a player's pressing operation is provided at a substantially central position in the width direction of the gaming machine 1 and at a position below the transmission plate 10. An audio output device 58 including a speaker directed to the front side of the gaming machine 1 is provided at an upper position of the front frame 6 and a lowermost position of the outer frame 2.

  Reference numeral 70 in the figure is an upper plate to which a prize ball paid out from the gaming machine 1 or a game ball lent out from the game ball lending device is guided, and when the upper plate 70 is filled with game balls, It will be guided to the lower plate 72. In addition, a ball hole (not shown) for discharging game balls from the lower plate 72 is formed on the bottom surface of the lower plate 72. The ball release hole is normally closed by an opening / closing plate (not shown), but the opening / closing plate slides integrally with the ball removal knob 72a by sliding the ball removal knob 72a in the left-right direction in the figure. In addition, it is possible to discharge the game ball from the ball release hole to the lower side of the lower plate 72.

  Further, the game board 8 has a first special symbol display 80, a second special symbol display 82, and a first special symbol hold at a position outside the game area 16 and visible to the player. A display 84, a second special symbol hold indicator 86, a normal symbol indicator 88, and a normal symbol hold indicator 90 are provided. Each of these indicators 80 to 90 is a device for displaying various situations relating to the game, and details thereof will be described later.

(Internal structure of control means)
FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing the internal configuration of the control means for controlling the progress of the game.

  The main control board 100 controls the basic operation of the game. The main control board 100 includes a main CPU 100a, a main ROM 100b, and a main RAM 100c. The main CPU 100a reads out a program stored in the main ROM 100b based on an input signal from each detection switch or timer, performs arithmetic processing, directly controls each device or display, or outputs the result of the arithmetic processing. In response, a command is transmitted to another board. The main RAM 100c functions as a data work area during the arithmetic processing of the main CPU 100a.

  The main control board 100 has a general winning port detection switch 18a for detecting that a game ball has entered the general winning port 18, and a first start port for detecting that a game ball has entered the first start port 20. Detection switch 20a, second start port detection switch 22a for detecting that a game ball has entered the second start port 22, gate detection switch 24a for detecting that a game ball has passed through the gate 24, and special winning port 28 A big prize opening detection switch 28a for detecting that a game ball has entered is connected, and a detection signal is inputted to the main control board 100 from each of these detection switches.

  The main control board 100 includes a start opening / closing solenoid 22c for operating the movable piece 22b of the second start opening 22 and a large winning opening opening / closing solenoid 28c for operating the open / close door 28b for opening / closing the large winning opening 28. Connected, and the main control board 100 controls the opening and closing of the second starting port 22 and the special winning opening 28.

  Further, the main control board 100 includes a first special symbol display 80, a second special symbol display 82, a first special symbol hold indicator 84, a second special symbol hold indicator 86, a normal symbol indicator 88, a normal symbol A symbol holding display 90 is connected, and the main control board 100 controls the display of each display.

  In addition, the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment has a special symbol game which is started mainly by entering a game ball into the first start port 20 or the second start port 22 and the game ball passes through the gate 24. It can be broadly divided into normal symbol games that are started. The main ROM 100b of the main control board 100 stores various programs for proceeding with special symbol games and normal symbol games, and data and tables necessary for various games.

  The main control board 100 is connected to the payout control board 120 and the sub control board 200.

  The payout control board 120 performs control for launching a game ball and control for paying out a prize ball. The payout control board 120 also includes a CPU, a ROM, and a RAM, and is connected to the main control board 100 so as to be capable of bidirectional communication. A game information output terminal board 110 is connected to the payout control board 120, and various information on the progress of the game output from the main control board 100 is passed through the payout control board 120 and the game information output terminal board 110. This is output to the hall computer of the amusement store.

  Further, the payout control board 120 is connected to a payout motor 121 for paying out a game ball stored in the storage unit as a prize ball to the player. The payout control board 120 controls the payout motor 121 based on the payout number designation command transmitted from the main control board 100 so as to pay out a predetermined prize ball to the player. At this time, the number of game balls that have been paid out is detected by the payout ball counting switch 122 so that it can be determined whether or not the prize ball to be paid out has been paid out to the player.

  Further, a dish full tank detection switch 123 that detects a full condition of the lower dish 72 is connected to the dispensing control board 120. The dish full tank detection switch 123 is provided in a path that guides the game ball to be paid out as a prize ball to the lower dish 72, and a game ball detection signal is sent to the payout control board 120 each time the game ball passes through the path. It is designed to be entered.

  Then, when a predetermined amount or more of game balls are stored in the lower tray 72 and become full, the game balls stay in the passage toward the lower tray 72 and move from the tray full tank detection switch 123 toward the payout control board 120. The game ball detection signal is continuously input. The payout control board 120 determines that the lower pan 72 is full when a game ball detection signal is continuously input for a predetermined time, and transmits a full dish command to the main control board 100. On the other hand, if continuous input of the game ball detection signal is interrupted after transmitting the dish full tank command, it is determined that the full tank state has been released, and a dish full tank release command is transmitted to the main control board 100.

  In addition, a launch control board 130 is connected to the payout control board 120 so as to be capable of bidirectional communication. When the launch control board 130 receives the launch control data from the payout control board 120, the launch control board 130 permits the launch. Connected to the launch control board 130 are a touch sensor 12 a that is provided on the operation handle 12 and detects that a player has touched the operation handle 12, and an operation volume 12 b that detects an operation angle of the operation handle 12. Has been. When a signal is input from the touch sensor 12a and the operation volume 12b, the launch control board 130 is controlled to energize the launch solenoid 131 provided in the game ball launch device to launch the game ball.

  The sub-control board 200 mainly controls each effect such as during game or standby. The sub control board 200 includes a sub CPU 200a, a sub ROM 200b, and a sub RAM 200c, and is connected to the main control board 100 so as to be able to communicate in one direction from the main control board 100 to the sub control board 200. . The sub CPU 200a reads out a program stored in the sub ROM 200b based on a command transmitted from the main control board 100, an input signal from a timer, and the like, performs arithmetic processing, and displays a command for executing an effect as an image. It transmits to the control board 210 or the illumination control board 220. At this time, the sub RAM 200c functions as a data work area during the arithmetic processing of the sub CPU 200a.

  The image control board 210 performs image display control for displaying an image on the effect display unit 50a, and includes a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, and a VRAM. The ROM of the image control board 210 stores a large number of image data such as symbols and backgrounds displayed on the effect display unit 50a. Based on the command transmitted from the sub control board 200, the CPU Is read from the ROM into the VRAM, and the image display of the effect display unit 50a is controlled.

  Based on the command transmitted from the sub-control board 200, the illumination control board 220 performs voice output control for outputting voice from the voice output device 58. Further, the illumination control board 220 moves the stage effect device 52 and controls the lighting of the stage lighting device 54 based on a command transmitted from the sub control board 200. Furthermore, a predetermined command is transmitted to the sub-control board 200 when an operation detection signal is input from the effect operation device detection switch 56a that detects that the effect operation device 56 has been pressed.

  A power supply board (not shown) is connected to each board. This power supply board has a backup power supply composed of a capacitor, monitors the power supply voltage supplied to the gaming machine, and outputs a power interruption detection signal to the main control board 100 when the power supply voltage becomes a predetermined value or less. .

  Next, games in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to various tables stored in the main ROM 100b.

  As described above, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, two types of games, a special symbol game and a normal symbol game, proceed in parallel, and a low probability is assumed as a gaming state when proceeding with both of these games. The game progresses in any game state in which the game state of either the game state or the high probability game state and the game state of either the non-time-short game state or the time-short game state are combined.

  The details of each gaming state will be described later, but the low probability gaming state is set with a low probability of acquiring a right to execute a special game in which the special winning opening 28 is opened (1/273 in this embodiment). It is a gaming state, and a high probability gaming state is a gaming state set with a high probability of acquiring a right to execute a special game (1 / 27.3 in this embodiment).

  In addition, the non-short game state is a game state in which the movable piece 22b is less likely to be in the open state and the game ball is less likely to enter the second starting port 22, and the short-time game state is more than the non-short game state. In this game state, the movable piece 22b is likely to be in an open state, and a game ball is likely to enter the second start port 22.

  When the player operates the operation handle 12 to fire a game ball in the game area 16, and when the game ball flowing down the game area 16 enters the first start port 20 or the second start port 22, the player gives it to the player A special symbol determination process (hereinafter referred to as “hit lottery”) associated with the gaming profit to be performed is performed. In the jackpot lottery, when the jackpot is won, a special game is executed in which the special winning opening 28 is opened and a game ball can be inserted into the special winning slot 28, and after the special game ends. Is set to one of the above gaming states. Below, the jackpot lottery method will be described.

  As will be described in detail later, when a game ball enters the first start port 20 or the second start port 22, various random numbers (special design random numbers, jackpot random numbers, first variation pattern random numbers, (Second variation pattern random number) is acquired, and each random number value is stored in the reserved storage area of the main RAM 100c. Hereinafter, various random numbers stored in the holding storage area after the game ball has entered the first start port 20 are collectively referred to as first hold, and the game ball enters the second start port 22 and is held. Various random numbers stored in the storage area are collectively referred to as a second hold.

  This reserved storage area is provided with a first reserved storage area and a second reserved storage area, and each of these storage areas has four storage units (first to fourth storage units). Then, when a game ball enters the first start port 20, the first hold is stored in order from the first storage unit of the first hold storage area. Specifically, when a game ball enters the first start port 20, if no hold is stored in any of the first to fourth storage units of the first hold storage area, the first hold memory is stored. The hold is stored in the first storage unit of the area. Also, for example, when a game ball enters the first start port 20 in a state where the first storage is stored in the first storage unit, the storage is stored in the second storage unit, and the first storage unit In the state where the first hold is stored in the second storage unit, when a game ball enters the first start port 20, the hold is stored in the third storage unit, and the first storage unit to the third storage unit. When a game ball enters the first start port 20 in a state where the first hold is stored in the storage unit, the hold is stored in the fourth storage unit. In addition, when a game ball enters the first start port 20 in a state where the first hold is stored in the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit, the first hold is stored by the entry. There is nothing.

  Similarly, when a game ball enters the second starting port 22, if no hold is stored in any of the first to fourth storage units of the second hold storage area, The hold is stored in the first storage unit. Further, for example, when a game ball enters the second start port 22 in a state where the second storage is stored in the first storage unit, the storage is stored in the second storage unit, and the first storage unit In the state where the second hold is stored in the second storage unit, when a game ball enters the second start port 22, the hold is stored in the third storage unit, and the first storage unit to the third storage unit When a game ball enters the second start port 22 in a state where the second hold is stored in the storage unit, the hold is stored in the fourth storage unit. In addition, when a game ball enters the second start port 22 in a state where the second hold is stored in the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit, the second hold is stored by the entry. There is nothing.

  FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining the special symbol determination table. When a game ball enters the first start port 20 or the second start port 22, one special symbol random number is acquired from the range of 0 to 545. Then, a special symbol determination table is selected according to the start opening into which the game ball has entered and the game state when the jackpot lottery is started, that is, when the jackpot determination is performed, and the selected special symbol is selected. The jackpot determination is performed based on the determination table and the acquired special symbol random number.

  In the low-probability gaming state, when starting the jackpot lottery based on the first hold, the special symbol determination table 1 shown in FIG. According to this special symbol determination table 1, when the special symbol random number is 7 or 107, it is determined that it is a big hit, and when it is any other special symbol random number, it is determined that it is lost. Therefore, the jackpot probability in this case is 1/273.

  Further, in the high-probability gaming state, when starting the big win lottery based on the first hold, the special symbol determination table 2 shown in FIG. 4B is referred to. According to the special symbol determination table 2, the special symbol random numbers are 7, 17, 27, 37, 47, 57, 67, 77, 87, 97, 107, 117, 127, 137, 147, 157, 167, 177, When it is 187, 197, it is determined that the jackpot. Therefore, the jackpot probability in this case is 1 / 27.3. Thus, in the case of a high probability gaming state, the jackpot probability is 10 times that in the case of a low probability gaming state.

  In the low-probability gaming state, when the big win lottery is started based on the second hold, the special symbol determination table 3 shown in FIG. Similarly to the special symbol determination table 1, the special symbol determination table 3 is also determined to be a big hit when the special symbol random number is 7 or 107. Therefore, the jackpot probability in this case is 1/273.

  Further, in the high-probability gaming state, when starting the big win lottery based on the second hold, the special symbol determination table 4 shown in FIG. As with the special symbol determination table 2, the special symbol determination table 4 has special symbol random numbers of 7, 17, 27, 37, 47, 57, 67, 77, 87, 97, 107, 117, 127, 137, 147. 157, 167, 177, 187, 197, the jackpot is determined. Therefore, the jackpot probability in this case is 1 / 27.3.

  FIG. 5 is a diagram for explaining a symbol type determination table for determining the type of a special symbol. When a game ball enters the first start port 20 or the second start port 22, one jackpot random number is acquired from the range of 0-299. Then, a symbol type determination table is selected according to the start opening into which the game ball has entered and the determination result of the jackpot or lose, and the special symbol is determined by the selected symbol type determination table and the acquired jackpot random number. The symbol type is determined. Note that the jackpot random number is acquired not only when the determination result of the jackpot is derived but also when the determination result of the loss is derived when determining the type of the special symbol. In the following, among the special symbols determined by the jackpot random number, the special symbol determined when the jackpot determination result is obtained is called the jackpot symbol, and the special symbol determined when the loss determination result is obtained Is called a lost pattern.

  Here, as a result of determining the first hold based on the above-described special symbol determination table, if a jackpot determination result is obtained, the symbol type determination table 1 is referred to. According to this symbol type determination table 1, as shown in the figure, three types of special symbols A, B, and C are associated with each jackpot random number from 0 to 299. For example, the jackpot random number is “0”. If it is, the special symbol A is determined.

  In addition, as a result of determining the second hold based on the special symbol determination table described above, when the jackpot determination result is obtained, the symbol type determination table 2 is referred to. According to this symbol type determination table 2, as shown in the figure, two types of special symbols A and C are associated with each jackpot random number from 0 to 299. For example, the jackpot random number is “0”. In such a case, the special symbol A is determined.

  In addition, when the determination result of the loss is obtained as a result of determining the first hold or the second hold by using the special symbol determination table described above, the symbol type determination table 3 is referred to. According to the symbol type determination table 3, when the determination result of the first hold is obtained, the special symbol X is always determined as the special symbol type, and the determination result of the loss is obtained for the second hold. In such a case, the special symbol Y is always determined as the special symbol type.

  FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining a special electric accessory operating table for controlling a special game that is executed when a jackpot is won. The special electric accessory operating table is referred to for energization control of the special prize opening / closing solenoid 28c during execution of the special game. In the present embodiment, the operating table 1 is used as the special electric accessory operating table. 2 is provided.

  When the special symbol A is determined, the special game is executed with reference to the operation table 1. According to this operation table 1, the condition that either the special winning opening 28 is released for 29 seconds or eight game balls enter the special winning opening 28 (count C = 8) is satisfied. Thus, the round game that ends is executed 15 times. During each round game, the big prize opening 28 is opened only once, and the closing time of the big prize opening 28, that is, the interval time set between the round games is set to 2.0 seconds.

  When the special symbols B and C are determined, the special game is executed with reference to the operation table 2. According to this operation table 2, the condition that either the winning prize opening 28 is released for 29 seconds or that eight game balls enter the winning prize opening 28 (count C = 8) is satisfied. The round game which is ended by this is executed 5 times. During each round game, the big prize opening 28 is opened only once, and the closing time of the big prize opening 28, that is, the interval time set between the round games is set to 2.0 seconds.

  FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining a game state setting table for setting the game state after the special game when the special game is executed as described above. The gaming state after the end of the special game is determined by the special symbol type determined by the jackpot lottery and the gaming state at the time of the jackpot winning.

  As shown in the figure, when the special symbols A and B are determined, the high probability gaming state is set after the end of the special game, and when the special symbol C is determined, the low probability gaming state is set after the end of the special game. Set to Note that the number of continuations of the high-probability gaming state (hereinafter referred to as “high-probability number”) is set to 10,000. This means that the high probability gaming state continues until the jackpot lottery result is determined 10,000 times. In the high probability gaming state, since the jackpot winning probability is set to 1 / 27.3, the high probability gaming state will continue until the jackpot is won again. However, the above-mentioned high-accuracy count indicates the maximum number of continuations in the high probability gaming state of 1. If the big hit is won before reaching the above-mentioned continuation count, the high-probability count is set again. Will be performed.

  In addition, after the end of the special game, it is set to either the high probability game state or the low probability game state, and is always set to the short-time game state. The “number of times saved” is determined as follows according to the type of the special symbol and the game state at the time of winning the jackpot.

  In other words, when special symbol A is determined, the number of time reductions is set to 10000 regardless of the gaming state at the time of winning the jackpot, and when special symbol B is determined, the gaming state at the time of winning the jackpot is determined. Regardless, the number of time reductions is set to 30. In addition, when the special symbol C is determined, if the game state at the time of winning the jackpot is in the short-time game state, the number of time reductions is set to 30 times, and the game state at the time of winning the jackpot is in the non-short-time game state Sometimes, the number of time reductions is set to 10.

  FIG. 8 is a diagram for explaining the second variation pattern command determination table. In particular, FIG. 8 (a) is referred to at the time of jackpot when the high probability gaming state and the short time gaming state are set. FIG. 8B is a table that is referred to in the case of a loss in a high-probability gaming state and is set to a short-time gaming state, and FIG. 8C is a low-probability gaming state. FIG. 8 (d) is a table that is referred to at the time of jackpot when the non-time-saving gaming state is set, and FIG. 8 (d) is a case of the low-probability gaming state and the non-time-saving gaming state. A table to be referred to when losing is shown.

  As described above, when the jackpot lottery result is derived, a process for determining a variation effect mode for notifying the jackpot lottery result is performed. As processing for determining the mode of variation effect, the first variation pattern and the second variation pattern are respectively determined in the main control board 100, and the first half based on the determined first variation pattern in the sub control board 200. The second variation effect is executed based on the determined second variation pattern.

  The second variation pattern command determination table and the first variation pattern command determination table, which will be described later, are both provided for each gaming state, but here are set to the high probability gaming state and the short-time gaming state. The table that is referred to when the game is played and the table that is referenced when the low-probability gaming state is set to the non-time saving gaming state will be described, and the description of the other tables will be omitted. .

  In the case of the high probability gaming state and the short-time gaming state, if the determination result of “big hit” is derived as the big hit lottery result, the second variation pattern command shown in FIG. The second variation pattern (second variation pattern command) is determined with reference to the determination table. According to the second variation pattern command determination table shown in FIG. 8A, when the jackpot symbol determined in the jackpot lottery is the special symbol A, if the second variation pattern random number is 0-699. “AB01H” is determined as the second variation pattern command, and “AB02H” is determined as the second variation pattern command if the second variation pattern random number is 700 to 999.

  Similarly, when the jackpot symbol determined in the jackpot lottery is special symbols B and C, if the second variation pattern random number is 0 to 399, “AB01H” is determined as the second variation pattern command, If the second variation pattern random number is 400 to 699, “AB02H” is determined as the second variation pattern command. If the second variation pattern random number is 700 to 899, “AB03H” is determined as the second variation pattern command. If the second variation pattern random number is 900 to 999, “AB04H” is determined as the second variation pattern command.

  Each second variation pattern command is associated with a second variation pattern that is the latter half pattern (section) of the variation effect. For example, when “AB01H” is determined as the second variation pattern command. In the sub-control board 200, the changing effects classified as “Development 1” are determined and executed.

  In the case of the high probability gaming state and the short-time gaming state, when the determination result of “losing” is derived as the jackpot lottery result, the second variation shown in FIG. The second variation pattern (second variation pattern command) is determined with reference to the pattern command determination table. According to the second variation pattern command determination table shown in FIG. 8B, if the second variation pattern random number is 0 to 959, “ABFFH” or “ABFEH” is used as the second variation pattern command depending on the number of holds. If the second variation pattern random number is 960 to 969, “AB11H” is determined as the second variation pattern command. If the second variation pattern random number is 970 to 979, “AB12H” is determined as the second variation pattern command. If the second variation pattern random number is 980 to 989, “AB13H” is determined as the second variation pattern command, and if the second variation pattern random number is 990 to 999, “AB14H” is determined as the second variation pattern command. Is determined.

  Note that the second variation pattern commands “AB11H”, “AB12H”, “AB13H”, and “AB14H” are associated with “Development 1 to 4” as the second variation pattern, respectively. Therefore, the fluctuating effects classified as “Development 1 to 4” are executed both when winning the big hit and when losing. Here, the variation time and the specific contents of the variation effect are associated with the second variation pattern, and when the same second variation pattern is determined, the time and the content in the latter half of the variation effect are the same. Become.

  However, when the second variation pattern of the same classification is determined in the case of winning the jackpot and losing, the effect display section 50a displays the same content image partway through and follows the lottery result from the middle Each image is displayed. Therefore, the contents of the latter half of the variation effect here refer to characters and stories displayed on the effect display unit 50a, and do not refer to detailed images displayed on the effect display unit 50a. In this way, by executing the variation effect of the same content when winning the big hit and when losing, the player is appropriately given a sense of expectation and tension.

  If the gaming state is a low-probability gaming state and is set to a non-short-time gaming state, refer to the second variation pattern command determination table shown in FIGS. 8C and 8D. Thus, the second variation pattern command is determined. When referring to the second variation pattern command determination table shown in FIGS. 8C and 8D, the second variation pattern command is determined by the same method as described above. At this time, referring to the second variation pattern command determination table shown in FIGS. 8A and 8B and the second variation pattern command determination table shown in FIGS. 8C and 8D, A different second variation pattern command is always determined when referred to. That is, the second variation pattern command is associated with the gaming state, and the second variation pattern command corresponding to the currently set gaming state is always determined.

  FIG. 9 is a diagram for explaining the first variation pattern command determination table. In particular, FIG. 9A, FIG. 9B, and FIG. 9C are high-probability gaming states and short-time games. FIG. 9 (d), FIG. 9 (e), and FIG. 9 (f) are low-probability gaming states, and show the first variation pattern command determination table that is referred to when the state is set. The 1st change pattern command determination table referred when it is set to a non-short-time game state is shown. Also, the tables shown in FIGS. 9A and 9D are referred to at the time of jackpot, and the tables shown in FIGS. 9B and 9E are at the time of loss, and the second variation pattern is “ The table shown in FIG. 9C and FIG. 9F is referred to when the “shortening loss” is determined, and the table shown in FIG. It is what is referred to.

  According to the first variation pattern command determination table shown in FIG. 9A, if the first variation pattern random number is 0 to 499, “AA01H” is determined as the first variation pattern command, and the first variation pattern random number is 500. If it is ˜999, “AA02H” is determined as the first variation pattern command.

  Each first variation pattern command is associated with the first variation pattern, which is the first half pattern (section) of the variation effect. For example, when “AA01H” is determined as the first variation pattern command. In the sub-control board 200, the variation effect classified as “reach 1” is determined and executed. Thus, in the sub-control board 200, the first half variation effect divided into the determined first variation pattern is executed, and then the second half variation effect divided into the determined second variation pattern is executed. It will be. Therefore, one variation effect is the sum of the variation time associated with the first variation pattern (first variation pattern command) and the variation time associated with the second variation pattern (second variation pattern command). It will be done only for hours.

  Further, according to the first variation pattern command determination table shown in FIG. 9B, “AAFFH” is always determined as the first variation pattern command. The first variation pattern command “AAFFH” is associated with “None” indicating that the variation effect of the first half is not executed, that is, the variation time of the first half is 0 seconds. Therefore, when “AAFFH” is transmitted to the sub-control board 200 as the first fluctuation pattern command, the sub-control board 200 determines and executes the fluctuation effect only based on the second fluctuation pattern command. .

  Further, according to the first variation pattern command determination table shown in FIG. 9C, if the first variation pattern random number is 0 to 499, “AA11H” is determined as the first variation pattern command, and the first variation pattern random number is determined. Is 500 to 999, “AA12H” is determined as the first variation pattern command.

  When the gaming state is a low-probability gaming state and is set to a non-short-time gaming state, the first variation shown in FIGS. 9 (d), 9 (e), and 9 (f). The first variation pattern command is determined with reference to the pattern command determination table. Also when referring to these first variation pattern command determination tables, the first variation pattern command is determined by the same method as described above. At this time, referring to the first variation pattern command determination table shown in FIGS. 9A, 9B, and 9C, and FIGS. 9D, 9E, and 9C. A different first variation pattern command is always determined when the first variation pattern command determination table shown in f) is referred to. That is, the first variation pattern command is associated with the gaming state, and the first variation pattern command corresponding to the currently set gaming state is always determined.

  As described above, at the start of the variation in which the big winning lottery is performed and the special symbol is determined, the first variation pattern command and the second variation pattern command are transmitted to the sub control board 200 according to the big winning lottery result, In the control board 200, a variation effect corresponding to the received variation pattern command is executed and controlled. Thereby, the player is notified of the jackpot lottery result.

  Here, in the present embodiment, in order to execute a suggestion effect (so-called “prefetch effect”) that suggests the expectation level (second fluctuation pattern) of the jackpot before the start of the change, it is determined at the start of the change. The second variation pattern is determined before the start of the variation (before the variation effect is started), more specifically, when the hold is stored. Hereinafter, the provisional determination of the second variation pattern performed when the hold is stored is referred to as “preliminary determination” in order to distinguish the second variation pattern from being determined at the start of the variation effect.

  FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining the pre-determination command determination table. In particular, FIGS. 10 (a) and 10 (b) show a case where a high-probability gaming state and a short-time gaming state are set. FIG. 10C and FIG. 10D show tables to be referred to when the low probability gaming state and the non-time-saving gaming state are set. When pre-determining the second variation pattern, first, the special symbol determination table shown in FIG. 4 and the symbol type determination table shown in FIG. 5 are selected based on the gaming state when the hold is stored. Pre-determine the special symbol type. When the special symbol type derived by the prior determination is a jackpot symbol, one of the prior determination command determination tables 1 and 3 shown in FIG. 10A and FIG. 10C is selected and lost. If it is a symbol, one of the pre-determination command determination tables 2 and 4 shown in FIGS. 10B and 10D is selected.

  According to the preliminary determination command determination table 1 shown in FIG. 10A, the preliminary determination command is associated with the second variation pattern random number, and the preliminary determination command is determined according to the acquired second variation pattern random number. Is done. In this prior determination command determination table 1, the allocation of the second variation pattern random numbers for determining the prior determination command is equal to the second variation pattern command determination table shown in FIG. Therefore, the prior determination command is associated with the second variation pattern (second variation pattern command) determined at the start of variation in a 1: 1 ratio. For example, when the hold is stored, the advance determination command “BE01H” When the determination command is determined, the second variation pattern command “AB01H” is determined at the start of variation.

  Further, according to the prior determination command determination table 2 shown in FIG. 10B, the second variation pattern random number allocation for determining the prior determination command is 960 to 999 as in the prior determination command determination table 1 described above. Is equal to the second variation pattern command determination table shown in FIG. Therefore, for example, when the pre-determination command “BE11H” is determined at the time when the hold is stored, the second variation pattern command “AB11H” is determined at the start of the variation. In the prior determination command determination table 2, when the second variation pattern random number is 0 to 959, the prior determination command of “BE7FH” is determined. When the second fluctuation pattern random number is 0 to 959, “ABFFH” or “ABFEH” is determined as the second fluctuation pattern command in accordance with the number of holdings at the start of fluctuation, so “BE7FH” is determined in advance. It can be said that the command indicates that “shortening loss”, which is determined only at the time of the loss, is determined at the start of the change.

  Also, prior determination command determination tables 3 and 4 shown in FIGS. 10 (c) and 10 (d) are similar to the previous determination command determination tables 1 and 2 in that the second variation pattern random numbers are allocated as shown in FIG. This is the same as the second variation pattern command determination table shown in (c) and FIG. 8 (d).

  In the present embodiment, the suggestion effect is executed on the sub-control board 200 based on the prior determination command determined at the time when the hold is stored, and the details thereof will be described in the explanation of the processing on the main control board 100. To do later.

  FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining a normal symbol determination table. When a game ball flowing down the game area 16 passes through the gate 24, a normal symbol determination process (hereinafter referred to as “normal drawing lottery”) associated with whether or not to energize the movable piece 22b of the second starting port 22 is controlled. ) Is performed.

  As will be described in detail later, when the game ball passes through the gate 24, one ordinary symbol random number is acquired from the range of 0 to 19, and four random number values are stored in the ordinary diagram holding storage area of the main RAM 100c. Is stored as the upper limit. Therefore, when a game ball passes through the gate 24 in a state where four random number values are stored in the usual-pending storage area, the random number value is not stored based on the passage of the game ball. Hereinafter, a random number value (ordinary symbol random number) stored in the normal figure storage area after the game ball passes through the gate 24 is referred to as a general figure hold.

  When the general drawing lottery is started in the non-time-saving gaming state, the normal symbol determination table 1 shown in FIG. According to this normal symbol determination table 1, when the normal symbol random number is 0, it is determined to be a win, and when the normal symbol random number is 1 to 19, it is determined to be lost. Therefore, the winning probability in this case is 1/20.

  In addition, when the general drawing lottery is started in the short-time gaming state, the normal symbol determination table 2 shown in FIG. According to the normal symbol determination table 2, when the normal symbol random number is 0 to 18, it is determined that the winning is selected, and when the normal symbol random number is 19, it is determined that the game is lost. Therefore, the winning probability in this case is 19/20. In addition, a winning symbol is determined when the winning determination result is obtained by the regular drawing lottery, and a lost symbol is determined when the losing determination result is obtained.

  FIG. 12A is a diagram for explaining a normal symbol variation pattern determination table, and FIG. 12B is a diagram for explaining a second start port opening control table. As described above, when the regular drawing lottery is performed, the variation pattern of the normal symbol is determined. Here, when the gaming state is set to the non-short-time gaming state, the variation time is determined to be 20 seconds, and when the gaming state is set to the short-time gaming state, the variation time is determined to be 1 second. . When the variation time is determined in this way, the normal symbol display 88 is varied and displayed (flashing display) over the determined time. When the winning symbol is determined, the normal symbol display 88 is turned on. When the lost symbol is determined, the normal symbol display 88 is turned off.

  When the winning symbol is determined by the general symbol lottery and the normal symbol indicator 88 is lit, the movable piece 22b of the second start port 22 is in accordance with the gaming state when the general symbol lottery is performed. The energization is controlled as shown in FIG.

  That is, when the winning symbol is determined in the non-short game state, the start opening / closing solenoid 22c is energized only for 0.1 sec × 1 = 0.1 sec, and the movable piece 22b of the second start port 22 is 0. Open only for 1 second. When the winning symbol is determined in the short-time gaming state, the start port opening / closing solenoid 22c is energized for 2.9 seconds × 2 times = 5.8 seconds, and the movable pieces 22b of the second start port 22 have a total of 5 pieces. Open for 8 seconds.

  Thus, in the short-time gaming state, it becomes easier for the game ball to enter the second start port 22 than in the non-short-time gaming state. In other words, in the short-time gaming state, as long as the game ball passes through the gate 24, the lottery is drawn one after another and the second start port 22 is frequently opened, so that the player consumes the game ball. It is possible to perform a jackpot lottery while reducing.

  Next, the progress of the game in the gaming machine 1 will be described using a flowchart.

(Main processing of main control board)
The main process of the main control board 100 will be described with reference to FIG.

  When power is supplied from the power supply board, a system reset occurs in the main CPU 100a, and the main CPU 100a performs the following main processing.

(Step S1)
As an initialization process, the main CPU 100a reads a startup program from the main ROM 100b in response to power-on, initializes flags and the like stored in the main RAM 100c, and produces various commands to be transmitted to the sub control board 200. Or stored in a transmission data storage area.

(Step S2)
Next, the main CPU 100a performs a variation pattern random number update process for updating the variation pattern random numbers (first variation pattern random number, second variation pattern random number).

(Step S3)
Next, the main CPU 100a updates the initial value random number that is referred to when the special symbol random number and the big hit random number are updated. Thereafter, the processes in steps S2 and S3 are repeated until a predetermined interrupt process is performed.

(Timer interrupt processing of main control board)
The timer interrupt process of the main control board 100 will be described with reference to FIG.

  A clock pulse is generated at a predetermined cycle (2 milliseconds, hereinafter referred to as “2 ms”) by the reset clock pulse generation circuit provided on the main control board 100, and the following timer interrupt processing is executed. The

(Step S100)
First, the main CPU 100a performs time control processing for updating various timer counters.

(Step S200)
Next, the main CPU 100a performs processing for updating the special symbol random number, the jackpot random number, and the normal symbol random number. Specifically, each random number counter is incremented by 1, and the random number counter is updated. When the addition result exceeds the maximum value in the random number range, the random number counter is reset to 0. When the random number counter makes one round, the random number is updated from the initial random number value at that time.

(Step S300)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not there is an input to the general winning opening detection switch 18a, the first starting opening detection switch 20a, the second starting opening detection switch 22a, the gate detection switch 24a, and the big winning opening detection switch 28a. Perform control processing.

(Step S400)
Next, the main CPU 100a performs a special symbol special power process for controlling the special symbol and the special electric accessory.

(Step S500)
Next, the main CPU 100a performs a general-purpose normal power process for controlling the normal symbol and the normal electric accessory.

(Step S600)
Next, the main CPU 100a checks whether or not a game ball has entered the general winning port 18, the first starting port 20, the second starting port 22, and the big winning port 28, and there is an incoming game ball. In the case of the payment, a payout number designation command corresponding to each is transmitted to the payout control board 120.

(Step S700)
Next, the main CPU 100a performs processing for creating external information data, second start opening / closing solenoid data, special winning opening opening / closing solenoid data, and display data of the respective indicators 80, 82, 84, 86, 88, 90.

(Step S800)
Next, the main CPU 100a performs port output processing for outputting each data signal created in step S700, and command transmission processing for transmitting a command set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 100c in each step. I do.

  Below, among the above-mentioned timer interruption processes, the input control process in step S300, the special figure special electric process in step S400, and the common figure ordinary electric process in step S500 will be described in detail.

  FIG. 15 is a flowchart illustrating the input control process in step S300.

(Step S310)
First, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not a detection signal is input from the general winning opening detection switch 18a, that is, whether or not a game ball has entered the general winning opening 18. When the detection signal is input from the general winning opening detection switch 18a, the main CPU 100a adds predetermined data to the general winning opening prize ball counter used for the winning ball and updates it.

(Step S320)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not a detection signal is input from the big winning opening detection switch 28a, that is, whether or not a game ball has entered the big winning opening 28. When the main CPU 100a receives a detection signal from the big prize opening detection switch 28a, the main CPU 100a adds and updates predetermined data to the big prize mouth prize ball counter used for the prize ball, and Add and update the big winning entrance entrance counter for counting the number of game balls entered.

(Step S330)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines whether a detection signal has been input from the first start port detection switch 20a, that is, whether or not a game ball has entered the first start port 20, and performs a big win lottery. The predetermined data is set. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

(Step S340)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not a detection signal is input from the second start port detection switch 22a, that is, whether or not a game ball has entered the second start port 22 and performs a big hit lottery. The predetermined data is set. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

(Step S350)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not a signal has been input from the gate detection switch 24a, that is, whether or not the game ball has passed through the gate 24, and sets predetermined data for drawing a normal symbol. . Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 16 is a flowchart for explaining the first start port detection switch input process of step S330.

(Step S330-1)
First, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not a detection signal is input from the first start port detection switch 20a. When it is determined that the detection signal is input from the first start port detection switch 20a, the process proceeds to step S330-2, and when it is determined that the detection signal is not input from the first start port detection switch 20a, The first start port detection switch input process is terminated.

(Step S330-2)
When it is determined in step S330-1 that a detection signal is input from the first start port detection switch 20a, the main CPU 100a adds predetermined data to the prize ball counter used for the prize ball and updates it. Process.

(Step S330-3)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the first hold number (X1) stored in the hold storage area is less than 4. As a result, if it is determined that the first hold number (X1) <4, the process proceeds to step S330-4, and if it is determined that the first hold number (X1) ≧ 4, the first start port detection switch input process. Exit.

(Step S330-4)
If it is determined in step S330-3 that the first hold number (X1) <4, the main CPU 100a adds a value obtained by adding “1” to the first hold number (X1) to the new first hold number (X1). ).

(Step S330-5)
Next, the main CPU 100a acquires the special symbol random number updated in the above step S200, searches for an empty storage unit in order from the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit in the first reserved storage area, and is free. The special symbol random number acquired is stored in the storage unit.

(Step S330-6)
Next, the main CPU 100a acquires the jackpot random number updated in step S200, and stores the acquired jackpot random number in the same storage unit that stores the special symbol random number in step S330-5.

(Step S330-7)
Next, the main CPU 100a acquires the variation pattern random numbers (first variation pattern random number, second variation pattern random number) updated in step S2, and stores each random number in steps S330-5 and S330-6. Store it in the same storage unit.

(Step S331)
Next, the main CPU 100a executes pre-determination processing for determining each random number stored in the storage unit in steps S330-5 to S330-7, and ends the first start port detection switch input processing.

  FIG. 17 is a flowchart illustrating the first pre-determination process in step S331.

(Step S331-1)
First, the main CPU 100a determines whether the current gaming state is a non-time saving gaming state. As a result, if it is determined that the current gaming state is a non-temporary gaming state, the process proceeds to step S331-2. If it is determined that the current gaming state is not a non-temporary gaming state, step S331-7 is performed. Move processing to.

(Step S331-2)
If it is determined in step S331-1 that the current gaming state is a non-time saving gaming state, the main CPU 100a uses the special symbol random number stored in the storage unit in step S330-5 as the special symbol described above. The determination is made based on the determination table 1 or the special symbol determination table 2. Specifically, according to the current gaming state, the special symbol determination table 1 or the special symbol determination table 2 shown in FIG. 4 is selected, and a preliminary determination is performed from the selected table and the special symbol random number, and the preliminary determination is performed. The result (hit information or loss information) is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 100c.

(Step S331-3)
Next, the main CPU 100a pre-determines the jackpot random number stored in the storage unit in step S330-6. Specifically, when the result of “big hit” is derived by the prior determination in step S331-2, the symbol type determination table 1 shown in FIG. 5 is selected, and the selected table and the big hit random number are selected. Make a prior judgment. Then, the special symbol type derived by the prior determination is stored in a predetermined processing area of the main RAM 100c. On the other hand, when the result of “big hit” is not derived by the prior determination in step S331-2, the data related to the special symbol X is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 100c.

(Step S331-4)
Next, the main CPU 100a selects the preliminary determination command determination table 3 or 4 shown in FIG. 10 based on the special symbol type derived in step S331-3.

(Step S331-5)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines a prior determination command from the table selected in step S331-4 and the second variation pattern random number.

(Step S331-6)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets the advance determination command determined in step S331-5 in the effect transmission data storage area.

(Step S331-7)
Next, the main CPU 100a generates a start winning command indicating that the first hold is stored and sets it in the transmission data storage area for presentation, and performs a first start port detection switch input process (first pre-determination process). finish.

  FIG. 18 is a flowchart for explaining the second start port detection switch input process in step S340.

(Step S340-1)
First, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not a detection signal is input from the second start port detection switch 22a. If it is determined that the detection signal is input from the second start port detection switch 22a, the process proceeds to step S340-2, and if it is determined that the detection signal is not input from the second start port detection switch 22a, The second start port detection switch input process is terminated.

(Step S340-2)
If it is determined in step S340-1 that a detection signal has been input from the second start port detection switch 22a, the main CPU 100a updates the prize ball counter used for prize balls by adding predetermined data. Process.

(Step S340-3)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the second hold number (X2) stored in the hold storage area is less than 4. As a result, when it is determined that the second reserved number (X2) <4, the process proceeds to step S340-4, and when it is determined that the second reserved number (X2) ≧ 4, the second start port detection switch input process. Exit.

(Step S340-4)
If it is determined in step S340-3 that the second hold number (X2) <4, the main CPU 100a adds a value obtained by adding “1” to the second hold number (X2) to the new second hold number (X2). ).

(Step S340-5)
Next, the main CPU 100a acquires the special symbol random number updated in the above step S200, searches for an empty storage unit in order from the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit in the second reserved storage area, and is free. The special symbol random number acquired is stored in the storage unit.

(Step S340-6)
Next, the main CPU 100a acquires the jackpot random number updated in step S200, and stores the acquired jackpot random number in the same storage unit that stores the special symbol random number in step S340-5.

(Step S340-7)
Next, the main CPU 100a acquires the variation pattern random numbers (first variation pattern random number, second variation pattern random number) updated in step S2, and stores each random number in steps S340-5 and S340-6. Store it in the same storage unit.

(Step S341)
Next, the main CPU 100a executes a second pre-determination process for determining each random number stored in the storage unit in steps S340-5 to S340-7, and ends the second start port detection switch input process. .

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart illustrating the second pre-determination process in step S341.

(Step S341-1)
First, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the current gaming state is a time-saving gaming state. As a result, if it is determined that the current gaming state is the short-time gaming state, the process proceeds to step S341-2. If it is determined that the current gaming state is not the short-time gaming state, the process proceeds to step S341-7. Move.

(Step S341-2)
If it is determined in step S341-1 that the current gaming state is the short-time gaming state, the main CPU 100a uses the special symbol random number stored in the storage unit in step S340-5 as the special symbol determination described above. The determination is made based on the table 3 or the special symbol determination table 4. Specifically, the special symbol determination table 3 or the special symbol determination table 4 shown in FIG. 4 is selected according to the current gaming state, and a preliminary determination is performed from the selected table and the special symbol random number, and the preliminary determination is performed. The result (hit information or loss information) is stored in a predetermined processing area of the main RAM 100c.

(Step S341-3)
Next, the main CPU 100a pre-determines the jackpot random number stored in the storage unit in step S340-6. Specifically, when the result of “big hit” is derived by the prior determination in step S341-2, the symbol type determination table 2 shown in FIG. 5 is selected, and the selected table and the big hit random number are selected. Make a prior judgment. Then, the special symbol type derived by the prior determination is stored in a predetermined processing area of the main RAM 100c. On the other hand, when the result of “big hit” is not derived by the prior determination in step S341-2, the data related to the special symbol Y is stored in a predetermined processing area of the main RAM 100 c.

(Step S341-4)
Next, the main CPU 100a selects the advance determination command determination table 1 or 2 shown in FIG. 10 based on the special symbol type derived in step S341-3.

(Step S341-5)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines a prior determination command from the table selected in step S341-4 and the second variation pattern random number.

(Step S341-6)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets the preliminary determination command determined in step S341-5 to the effect transmission data storage area.

(Step S341-7)
Next, the main CPU 100a generates a start winning command indicating that the second hold has been stored, sets it in the effect transmission data storage area, and ends the second start port detection switch input process (preliminary determination process). .

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart for explaining the gate detection switch input process in step S350.

(Step S350-1)
First, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not a detection signal is input from the gate detection switch 24a. As a result, when it is determined that the detection signal is input from the gate detection switch 24a, the process proceeds to step S350-2, and when it is determined that the detection signal is not input from the gate detection switch 24a, the gate detection is performed. The switch input process is terminated.

(Step S350-2)
If it is determined in step S350-1 that a detection signal has been input from the gate detection switch 24a, the main CPU 100a determines whether the number of reserved drawings (Y) is less than four. As a result, if it is determined that the number of reserved maps (Y) <4, the process proceeds to step S350-3, and if it is determined that the number of reserved maps (Y) ≧ 4, the gate detection switch input process is performed. finish.

(Step S350-3)
If it is determined in step S350-2 that the number of reserved maps (Y) <4, the main CPU 100a adds a value obtained by adding “1” to the number of reserved maps (Y) to the new number of reserved maps (Y ).

(Step S350-4)
Next, the main CPU 100a acquires the normal symbol random number updated in step S200 and stores it in the normal symbol holding storage area, and ends the gate detection switch input process. The normal symbol holding storage area has four storage units, a first storage unit to a fourth storage unit. When the normal symbol random number is acquired, the normal symbol random number is stored in order from the first storage unit. A free storage part that is not available is searched, and the acquired normal symbol random number is stored in the storage part having the smallest number (ordinal number) among the free storage parts. Below, the normal symbol random number memorize | stored in the memory | storage part of the normal symbol hold | maintenance storage area is called general symbol hold.

  Next, a process related to the special symbol game executed on the main control board 100 will be described with reference to FIGS.

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart for explaining the special figure special electric processing in step S400.

(Step S410)
First, the main CPU 100a loads the value of the special figure special electricity data. The special figure special electricity data includes data “00” indicating execution of the special symbol variation start process, data “01” indicating execution of the special symbol variation stop process, and data “02” indicating execution of the post-stop process. Further, data “03” indicating execution of the special electric accessory control process and data “04” indicating execution of the special game end process are provided.

  Then, the main CPU 100a, based on the value of the special symbol special data loaded in step S410, performs a special symbol variation start process (step S420), a special symbol variation stop process (step S430), a post-stop process (step S440), A special electric accessory control process (step S450) and a special game end process (step S460) are executed. Each of these processes will be described below with reference to the drawings.

  FIG. 22 is a flowchart for explaining the special symbol variation start process in step S420. This special symbol variation start process is executed when it is determined in step S410 that the special symbol special electricity data = 00.

(Step S420-1)
The main CPU 100a determines whether or not the second hold is stored in the second hold storage area (second hold number (X2) ≧ 1). As a result, if it is determined that the second hold is stored, the process proceeds to step S420-2. If it is determined that the second hold is not stored, the process proceeds to step S420-3.

(Step S420-2)
If it is determined in step S420-1 that the second hold is stored in the second hold storage area, the main CPU 100a performs a process of shifting the second hold stored in the second hold storage area. Do. Specifically, the random number stored in the first storage unit is copied to a predetermined processing area, and each random number stored in the second storage unit is shifted and stored in the first storage unit. Similarly, when each random number is stored in the second storage unit to the fourth storage unit, each random number is shifted to a storage unit having a smaller number (ordinal number). As a result, the second hold is written in the processing area in the order in which it is reserved. Therefore, the second suspension stored in the storage unit is read in order from the previously stored random number and used for determination when performing the jackpot lottery. At this time, a value obtained by subtracting “1” from the second reserved number (X2) is stored as a new second reserved number (X2).

(Step S420-3)
If it is determined in step S420-1 that the second hold is not stored in the second hold storage area, the main CPU 100a determines whether the first hold is stored in the first hold storage area (the first hold). One hold number (X1) ≧ 1) is determined. As a result, if it is determined that the first hold is stored, the process proceeds to step S420-4. If it is determined that the first hold is not stored, the process proceeds to step S420-10.

(Step S420-4)
When determining in step S420-3 that the first hold is stored in the first hold storage area, the main CPU 100a performs a process of shifting the first hold stored in the first hold storage area. Do. Specifically, the random number stored in the first storage unit is copied to a predetermined processing area, and each random number stored in the second storage unit is shifted and stored in the first storage unit. Similarly, when each random number is stored in the second storage unit to the fourth storage unit, each random number is shifted to a storage unit having a smaller number (ordinal number). As a result, the first hold is written in the processing area in the reserved order. Therefore, the first suspension stored in the storage unit is read in order from the previously stored random number and used for determination when performing the jackpot lottery. At this time, a value obtained by subtracting “1” from the first hold number (X1) is stored as a new first hold number (X1).

(Step S420-5)
Next, the main CPU 100a selects a table corresponding to the current gaming state from the special symbol determination table (see FIG. 4), and processes the selected table and the above step S420-2 or step S420-4. A lottery winning result is derived based on the special symbol random number copied in the area. Then, the symbol type determination table (see FIG. 5) is selected according to the derived lottery result, and the selected table and the jackpot random number copied to the processing area in step S420-2 or step S420-4 The special symbol is determined based on Then, data corresponding to the determined special symbol is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 100c. In this special symbol determination process, the current gaming state, that is, the gaming state when the special symbol is determined is stored in the gaming state buffer.

  Thus, according to this special symbol variation start process, when both the first hold and the second hold are stored, the special symbol determination process is performed based on the second hold. That is, here, the second hold is processed in preference to the first hold.

(Step S420-6)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets a symbol determination command indicating the type of the special symbol determined in step S420-5 in the effect transmission data storage area. Thereby, the information related to the determined special symbol type is transmitted to the sub-control board 200 at the start of the variation effect.

(Step S421)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines the variation pattern random number overwritten in the processing area in step S420-2 or step S420-4 based on the pre-development variation pattern command determination table and the post-development variation pattern command determination table. To determine the variation pattern. This variation pattern determination process will be described later with reference to FIG.

(Step S420-7)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets the variation display data for starting the variation display of the special symbol in the first special symbol display device 80 or the second special symbol display device 82. Thereby, when the special symbol variation display is performed based on the first hold, the first special symbol display device 80 starts blinking display, and the special symbol variation display is performed based on the second suspension. In this case, the second special symbol display device 82 starts blinking display. The blinking display controlled here means that “−” blinks at predetermined intervals in each of the indicators 80 and 82. In addition, when the special symbol variation display is performed based on the first hold, the first special symbol hold indicator 84 displays to indicate that the first hold is decreased by one at the same time as the start of the variation display. When the controlled display of the special symbol based on the second hold is performed, the second special symbol hold indicator 86 is displayed to indicate that the second hold is reduced by one at the same time as the start of the variable display. Display controlled.

(Step S420-8)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets the total variation time derived in step S421 in the variation time counter.

(Step S420-9)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets “01” in the special symbol special electricity data so that the special symbol fluctuation stop processing is executed in the special symbol special electric processing, and ends the special symbol fluctuation start processing.

(Step S420-10)
If it is determined in step S420-3 that the first hold is not stored, the main CPU 100a executes a demo determination process. In this demonstration determination process, the main CPU 100a counts the time during which the special symbol is not displayed, and displays the demo screen on the effect display unit 50a when the special symbol is not displayed for a predetermined time. A demonstration command for display is stored in the transmission data storage area for presentation.

  FIG. 23 is a flowchart for explaining the variation pattern determination process in step S421.

(Step S421-1)
First, the main CPU 100a determines the second variation pattern command determination table (FIG. 8) according to the start port type (first start port or second start port), the special symbol type determined by the special symbol determination process, and the current gaming state. Select Browse.

(Step S421-2)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines a second variation pattern command based on the second variation pattern random number stored in the processing area and the second variation pattern command determination table selected in step S421-1.

(Step S421-3)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets the second variation pattern command determined in step S421-2 in the effect transmission data storage area.

(Step S421-4)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines the start port type (first start port or second start port), the special symbol type determined by the special symbol determination process, the current gaming state, and the determination in step S421-2. Based on the second variation pattern (command) thus made, the first variation pattern command determination table (see FIG. 9) is selected.

(Step S421-5)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines the first variation pattern command based on the first variation pattern random number stored in the processing area and the first variation pattern command determination table selected in step S421-4.

(Step S421-6)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets the first variation pattern command determined in step S421-5 in the effect transmission data storage area.

(Step S421-7)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines the variation time associated with the second variation pattern command determined in step S421-2 and the variation associated with the first variation pattern command determined in step S421-5. The total variation time is calculated from the time, and the variation pattern determination process ends.

  FIG. 24 is a flowchart for explaining the special symbol variation stopping process in step S430. This special symbol variation stop process is executed when it is determined in step S410 that the special symbol special power data = 01.

(Step S430-1)
The main CPU 100a determines whether or not the variation time (set in step S420-8) has elapsed. As a result, if it is determined that the variation time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S430-2. If it is determined that the variation time has not elapsed, the special symbol variation stop process is terminated.

(Step S430-2)
If it is determined in step S430-1 that the variation time has elapsed, the main CPU 100a determines the special symbol determined and stored in step S420-5 as the first special symbol display 80 or the second special symbol. Stop display data for stopping display on the display unit 82 is set.

(Step S430-3)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets a symbol confirmation command indicating that the symbol has been confirmed in the effect transmission data storage area.

(Step S430-4)
Next, when the main CPU 100a starts the special symbol stop display as described above, the main CPU 100a sets the stop display time counter to display the symbol stop time.

(Step S430-5)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets “02” in the special figure special electricity data so that the post-stop process is executed in the special figure special electric process, and ends the special symbol fluctuation stop process.

  FIG. 25 is a flowchart for explaining the post-stop processing in step S440. This post-stop processing is executed when it is determined in step S410 that the special figure special power data = 02.

(Step S440-1)
The main CPU 100a determines whether or not the stop display time (set in step S430-4) has elapsed. As a result, when it is determined that the stop display time has not elapsed, the post-stop processing is terminated, and when it is determined that the stop display time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S440-2.

(Step S440-2)
If it is determined in step S440-1 that the stop display time has elapsed, the main CPU 100a stores the currently set gaming state in the gaming state buffer.

(Step S440-3)
Next, the main CPU 100a performs time-saving update processing. Here, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the short-time game flag indicating that the current game state is the short-time game state is ON. If the time-saving game flag is on, the time-saving memory area provided in the main RAM 100c is updated. In this short time storage area, a short time number indicating the remaining number of fluctuations until the short time gaming state ends is stored. Here, a value obtained by subtracting “1” from the currently stored short time number is newly stored. It will be stored as the number of time reductions. If the number of time reductions becomes 0 as a result of updating the number of time reductions, processing for turning off the time reduction game flag is performed at the same time. If it is determined that the time-saving game flag is not turned on, the process proceeds to the next step S440-4 as it is.

(Step S440-4)
Next, the main CPU 100a performs high-accuracy count update processing. Here, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not a high probability game flag indicating that the current game state is a high probability game state is ON. If the highly probable game flag is on, the highly probable number storage area provided in the main RAM 100c is updated. In this high-accuracy count storage area, a high-accuracy count indicating the number of remaining fluctuations until the high-probability gaming state ends is stored. Here, “1” is subtracted from the currently stored high-accuracy count. The value will be stored as a new high probability count. Note that, as a result of updating the high-accuracy count, if the high-accuracy count = 0, processing for turning off the high-probability game flag is performed at the same time. If it is determined that the highly probable game flag is not turned on, the process proceeds to the next step S440-5.

(Step S440-5)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines whether the symbol that is stopped and displayed is a jackpot symbol. As a result, when it is determined that the symbol that is stopped and displayed is not a jackpot symbol, the process proceeds to step S440-6, and when it is determined that the symbol that is stopped and displayed is a jackpot symbol, step S440-7 is performed. Move processing to.

(Step S440-6)
If it is determined in step S440-5 that the symbol that has been stopped is not a jackpot symbol, the main CPU 100a executes the special symbol variation data so that the special symbol variation start processing is executed in the special symbol special processing. Is set to “00”, and the post-stop processing ends. As a result, the next special symbol change display can be started.

(Step S440-7)
On the other hand, when it is determined in step S440-5 that the symbol that is stopped and displayed is a jackpot symbol, the main CPU 100a performs a process of resetting the gaming state.

(Step S440-8)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets “03” in the special figure special electricity data so that the special electric accessory control process is executed in the special figure special electric treatment. As a result, the special game is started after the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed.

(Step S440-9)
Next, the main CPU 100a confirms the current gaming state, sets a gaming state command in the effect transmission data storage area, and ends the post-stop processing.

  FIG. 26 is a flowchart for explaining the special electric accessory control process in step S450. The special electric accessory control process is executed when it is determined in step S410 that the special figure special electric data = 03.

(Step S450-1)
First, the main CPU 100a executes an opening start process when starting a special game. When starting the special game, the main CPU 100a first sets an opening command in the effect transmission data storage area and waits until a preset opening time elapses. If an opening command has already been transmitted, the process proceeds to step S450-2 as it is.

(Step S450-2)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines whether the opening is currently in progress, that is, whether the opening time has elapsed. As a result, when it is determined that the opening time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S450-3, and when it is determined that the opening time has not elapsed, the special electric accessory control process is terminated.

(Step S450-3)
If it is determined in step S450-2 that the opening time has elapsed, the main CPU 100a performs a special game execution process. Here, according to the type of the special symbol that is stopped and displayed, either one of the operation tables 1 and 2 is set, and the energization control of the special prize opening / closing solenoid 28c is performed with reference to the set table. It will be.

(Step S450-4)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the full opening / closing of the special winning opening 28 has been completed. As a result, when it is determined that all the opening / closing of the big winning opening 28 has been completed, the process proceeds to step S450-5, and when it is determined that all opening / closing of the big winning opening 28 has not been completed, The electric accessory control process is terminated.

(Step S450-5)
If it is determined in step S450-4 that the full opening / closing of the special winning opening 28 has been completed, the main CPU 100a executes an ending start process. Here, the ending command is set in the effect transmission data storage area, and the system waits until a predetermined ending time elapses.

(Step S450-6)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the ending time has elapsed. As a result, if it is determined that the ending time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S450-7. If it is determined that the ending time has not elapsed, the special electric accessory control process is terminated.

(Step S450-7)
If it is determined in step S450-6 that the ending time has elapsed, the main CPU 100a sets “04” in the special figure special electricity data so that the special game end process is executed in the special figure special electric treatment process. Then, the special electric accessory control process is terminated.

  FIG. 27 is a flowchart for explaining the special game ending process in step S460. This special game end process is executed when it is determined in step S410 that the special figure special electricity data = 04.

(Step S460-1)
First, the main CPU 100a loads the special symbol data stored in the main RAM 100c and the data related to the gaming state at the time of winning the big win stored in the gaming state buffer. Then, referring to the game state setting table shown in FIG. 7, the game state after the end of the special game is set. Specifically, a high probability game flag, a high probability count, a short time game flag, and a short time count are set.

(Step S460-2)
Next, the main CPU 100a confirms the gaming state and sets a gaming state designation command in the effect transmission data storage area. This game state designation command has information related to the type of jackpot symbol that triggered the execution of the high probability game flag, the high probability count, the short time game flag, the short time count, and the special game set in step S460-1. ing.

(Step S460-3)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets “00” in the special figure special electricity data so that the special symbol variation start process is executed in the special figure special electric processing, and ends the special game end processing.

  Next, a process related to the above normal symbol game executed on the main control board 100 will be described with reference to FIGS.

  FIG. 28 is a flowchart for explaining the normal power transmission process in step S500.

(Step S510)
First, the main CPU 100a loads the value of ordinary power data. This ordinary figure normal electricity data includes data “10” indicating execution of the normal symbol variation start processing, data “11” indicating execution of the normal symbol variation stop processing, and data “12” indicating execution of the normal symbol variation stop processing. ”And data“ 13 ”indicating the execution of the ordinary electric accessory control process.

  Next, the main CPU 100a executes a normal symbol variation start process (step S520), a normal symbol variation stop process (step S530), a normal symbol stop post-process (step S540), and a normal electric accessory control process (step S550). . Each of these processes will be described below with reference to the drawings.

  FIG. 29 is a flowchart for explaining the normal symbol variation start processing in step S520.

(Step S520-1)
First, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the ordinary figure ordinary electricity data is data “10” indicating execution of the normal symbol variation start process. As a result, if it is determined that the normal map / general power data = 10, the process proceeds to step S520-2. If it is determined that the general map / general power data = 10, the normal symbol variation start process is terminated.

(Step S520-2)
If it is determined in step S520-1 that the normal map / general power data = 10, the main CPU 100a determines whether the general map hold number (Y) is 1 or more. As a result, if it is determined that the number of reserved symbols (Y) ≧ 1, the process proceeds to step S520-3, and if the number of reserved symbols (Y) <1, it is determined that the normal symbol variation start process is terminated. To do.

(Step S520-3)
If it is determined in step S520-2 that the number of reserved maps (Y) ≧ 1, the main CPU 100a sets a new number of reserved maps (Y) by subtracting “1” from the number of reserved maps (Y). ).

(Step S520-4)
Next, the main CPU 100a performs a process of shifting the normal symbol hold stored in the normal symbol hold storage area. Specifically, when normal symbol random numbers stored in the first storage unit are copied to a predetermined processing area, and normal symbol random numbers are stored in the second storage unit to the fourth storage unit, these Each random number is shifted to a storage unit having a small number (ordinal number). Specifically, the random number stored in the first storage unit is copied to a predetermined processing area, and the random number stored in the second storage unit is shifted and stored in the first storage unit. Similarly, when random numbers are stored in the third storage unit and the fourth storage unit, each random number is shifted to a storage unit having a smaller number (ordinal number). As a result, the ordinary symbol hold stored in the normal symbol hold storage area is written in the processing area in the order in which it is stored. That is, the random numbers stored in the normal symbol hold storage area are read in order from the previously stored random numbers and used in the winning determination process.

(Step S520-5)
Next, the main CPU 100a performs a winning determination process for the normal symbol random number copied in the processing area. Specifically, when the current gaming state is a non-time-saving gaming state, the normal symbol random number copied in the processing area is determined with reference to the normal symbol determination table 1 shown in FIG. If the current gaming state is the short-time gaming state, the normal symbol random number copied in the processing area is determined with reference to the normal symbol determination table 2 shown in FIG.

(Step S520-6)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the result of the winning determination process in step S520-5 is winning. As a result, when a winning determination result is obtained, the process proceeds to step S520-7. When a winning determination result is obtained instead of winning, the process proceeds to step S520-8.

(Step S520-7)
If it is determined in step S520-6 that the determination result is winning, the main CPU 100a stores the winning symbol data in a predetermined area of the main RAM 100c.

(Step S520-8)
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S520-6 that the determination result is a loss, the main CPU 100a stores the loss symbol data in a predetermined area of the main RAM 100c.

(Step S520-9)
Next, the main CPU 100a confirms whether the current gaming state is set to the non-short-time gaming state or the short-time gaming state, and sets the normal time variation time according to the current gaming state. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 12 (a), when the current gaming state is a non-short-time gaming state, 20 seconds is set in the usual figure variable time counter, and when the current gaming state is a short-time gaming state Set the usual variable time counter to 1 second.

(Step S520-10)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets variable display data for starting the variable symbol normal display. As a result, when the normal symbol variation display is performed, the normal symbol display 88 starts blinking display. At the same time when the normal symbol variation display starts, the normal symbol hold indicator 90 is controlled to indicate that the normal symbol hold is reduced by one.

(Step S520-11)
Next, the main CPU 100a stores the current gaming state in the gaming state buffer as the gaming state at the start of change.

(Step S520-12)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets “11” to the general symbol power transmission data so that the normal symbol variation stop processing is executed in the normal symbol normal power processing, and ends the normal symbol variation start processing.

  FIG. 30 is a flowchart for explaining the normal symbol fluctuation stopping process in step S530.

(Step S530-1)
First, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the ordinary figure ordinary electricity data is data “11” indicating the execution of the normal symbol fluctuation stop process. As a result, if it is determined that the ordinary figure normal power data = 11, the process proceeds to step S530-2. If it is determined that the ordinary figure ordinary electric data is not 11, the normal symbol fluctuation stopping process is terminated.

(Step S530-2)
If it is determined in step S530-1 that the normal map power transmission data = 11, the main CPU 100a determines whether the normal map change time (set in step S520-9) has elapsed. As a result, when it is determined that the normal symbol variation time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S530-3, and when it is determined that the normal symbol variation time has not elapsed, the normal symbol variation stop process is terminated.

(Step S530-3)
If it is determined in step S530-2 that the normal symbol change time has elapsed, the main CPU 100a sets stop display data for stopping and displaying the normal symbol on the normal symbol display 88. As a result, the normal symbol is stopped and displayed on the normal symbol display 88.

(Step S530-4)
Next, when the main CPU 100a starts the normal symbol stop display as described above, the main CPU 100a sets the stop display time counter to display the symbol stop time.

(Step S530-5)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets “12” in the normal symbol / general power data so that the normal symbol / post-processing after the normal symbol / general processing is executed, and ends the normal symbol fluctuation stop process.

  FIG. 31 is a flowchart for explaining the normal symbol stop post-processing in step S540.

(Step S540-1)
First, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the general-purpose normal power data is data “12” indicating execution of the normal symbol stop post-processing. As a result, if it is determined that the ordinary map / general data = 12, the process proceeds to step S540-2. If it is determined that the ordinary / general map / general data = 12, the process after the normal symbol stop is terminated.

(Step S540-2)
If it is determined in step S540-1 that the normal power data is 12, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the stop display time (set in step S530-4) has elapsed. As a result, when it is determined that the stop display time has not elapsed, the processing after the normal symbol stop is terminated, and when it is determined that the stop display time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S540-3.

(Step S540-3)
If it is determined in step S540-2 that the stop display time has elapsed, the main CPU 100a determines whether the symbol that is stopped and displayed is a winning symbol. As a result, if it is determined that the symbol that is stopped and displayed is not a winning symbol, the process proceeds to step S540-5. If the symbol that is displayed and stopped is determined to be a winning symbol, step S540-4 is performed. Move processing to.

(Step S540-4)
If it is determined in step S540-3 that the symbol that has been stopped is a winning symbol, the main CPU 100a executes the normal electric utility control process so that the normal electric utility control process is executed in the normal diagram normal power processing. “13” is set in the ordinary power data, and the processing after the normal symbol stop is terminated.

(Step S540-5)
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S540-3 that the symbol that has been stopped is not a winning symbol (is a lost symbol), the main CPU 100a executes a normal symbol variation start process in the normal map normal power process. As described above, “10” is set in the general-purpose ordinary power data, and the processing after the normal symbol stop is ended.

  FIG. 32 is a flowchart for explaining the ordinary electric accessory control process in step S550.

(Step S550-1)
First, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the ordinary power transmission data is data “13” indicating the execution of the ordinary electric utility control process. As a result, when it is determined that the ordinary map electric power data = 13, the process proceeds to step S550-2, and when it is determined that the ordinary figure electric power data = 13, the ordinary electric accessory control process is terminated. .

(Step S550-2)
If it is determined in step S550-1 that the ordinary power / general power data = 13, the main CPU 100a is controlling the normal electric accessory, that is, the start opening / closing solenoid 22c is already being energized. Determine whether. As a result, if it is determined that the ordinary electric accessory is under control, the process proceeds to step S550-5. If it is determined that the ordinary electric accessory is not under control, the process proceeds to step S550-3. Move.

(Step S550-3)
If it is determined in step S550-2 that the normal electric accessory is not being controlled, the main CPU 100a determines whether the game state at the start of normal symbol variation is the non-short-time game state or the short-time game state. Determine.

(Step S550-4)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets energization control data according to the gaming state confirmed in step S550-3 in order to start energization control of the start port opening / closing solenoid 22c. Specifically, when the game state at the start of normal symbol variation is a non-short-time game state, the energization control data of the start opening / closing solenoid 22c is the number of times of opening = 1, the time of opening once = 0. Set energization control data to be 1 second. Also, when the game state at the start of normal symbol variation is the short-time game state, the energization control data is set such that the number of times of opening = 2 times and the time of opening once = 2.9 seconds.

(Step S550-5)
If it is determined in step S550-2 that the ordinary electric accessory is being controlled, the main CPU 100a determines whether the energization time set in step S550-4 has elapsed. As a result, if it is determined that the energization time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S550-6, and if it is determined that the energization time has not elapsed, the ordinary electric accessory control process is terminated.

(Step S550-6)
If it is determined in step S550-5 that the energization time has elapsed, the main CPU 100a performs a process of stopping energization of the start port opening / closing solenoid 22c.

(Step S550-7)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets “10” to the general symbol / general power data so that the normal symbol variation start processing is executed in the ordinary / normal symbol processing, and ends the processing after the normal symbol suspension.

  As described above, the special symbol game and the normal symbol game are progressed by executing various processes in the main control board 100. While the game is in progress, the special control game is transmitted from the main control board 100. Based on the command, control for executing various effects is performed on the sub-control board 200.

  In the present embodiment, various effects are performed for each gaming state. Here, first, in the low-probability gaming state, an example of the variation effect in the non-short-time gaming state, and the high-probability gaming state, An example of a variation effect in the short time gaming state will be described.

  FIG. 33 is a diagram for explaining a symbol configuration group. As described above, during the variation display of the special symbol, the effect symbols 40a, 40b, and 40c are variably displayed on the effect display unit 50a, and the combination of the effect symbols 40a, 40b, and 40c finally stopped and displayed is a big hit. The result of the lottery is notified to the player. A plurality of each of the effect symbols 40a, 40b, and 40c are provided, and a symbol configuration group 41a, 41b, and 41c is configured by the plurality of effect symbols 40a, 40b, and 40c.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 33 (a), the symbol composition group 41a is composed of eight effect symbols 40a in which numbers 1 to 8 are written, and these eight effect symbols 40a are displayed during the variation display of the special symbols. Is scroll-displayed vertically in the effect display section 50a. The symbol configuration group 41a configured as described above includes a display image A pattern shown in FIG. 33A, a display image B pattern shown in FIG. 33B, and a display image pattern shown in FIG. A display image C pattern is provided, and which of these display image patterns is to be displayed is determined according to the effect mode (game state or the like).

  Here, the effect symbol 40a has been described, but the effect symbols 40b and 40c are the same as described above. And in this embodiment, the symbol composition group 41a is arrange | positioned in the leftmost side of the effect display part 50a, the symbol composition group 41b is arrange | positioned in the middle of the effect display part 50a, and the symbol composition group 41c is the right side of the effect display part 50a. These symbol configuration groups 41a, 41b, and 41c are scroll-displayed simultaneously during one special symbol variation effect. However, the symbol configuration groups 41a, 41b, and 41c are variably displayed with the same display image pattern. For example, when the symbol configuration group 41a is the display image A pattern, the symbol configuration groups 41b and 41c are also displayed. An image A pattern is obtained.

  FIG. 34 is a diagram for explaining an example of a variation effect of a normal variation mode (non-reach pattern) that is executed in the low-probability gaming state and the non-time-saving gaming state. As shown in this figure, when the low probability game state and the non-time-saving game state are set, a background image of “sky” is displayed on the effect display section 50a, and this “sky” The symbol composition groups 41a, 41b, and 41c are superimposed and displayed on the background image of “”. At this time, the display images of the symbol composition groups 41a, 41b, and 41c are the display image A pattern.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 34 (a), the effect symbols 40a, 40b, and 40c (three symbol composition groups 41a, 41b, and 41c) are stopped and displayed in a combination indicating that the lottery result of the jackpot has been lost. Suppose that In this state, when the special symbol variation display is newly performed, the three symbol configuration groups 41a, 41b, and 41c vary with the start of the special symbol variation display, as shown in FIG. 34 (b). Display (scroll display) starts. A downward arrow in the figure indicates that the symbol composition groups 41a, 41b, and 41c are scroll-displayed in the vertical direction.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 34 (c), first, the variable display of the symbol composition group 41a is finished, the effect symbol 40a is stopped and displayed, and then, as shown in FIG. 34 (d), the symbol composition group 41c. The variation display is terminated, and the effect symbol 40c is stopped and displayed with a symbol (aspect) different from the effect symbol 40a. Then, as shown in FIG. 34 (e), the variation display of the special symbol is completed and the special symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 80 or the second special symbol display device 82 at the same timing. The variation display of the symbol composition group 41b is finished, and the effect symbol 40b is stopped and displayed. The combination of the three effect symbols 40a, 40b and 40c which are stopped and displayed at this time informs the player of the jackpot lottery result. Is done.

  In the present embodiment, when the big hit is won, all the three effect symbols 40a, 40b, 40c are stopped and displayed in the same symbol (mode), and then the special game is executed. On the other hand, when the jackpot lottery result is a loss, all the three effect symbols 40a, 40b, and 40c are not stopped and displayed in the same symbol (mode).

  FIG. 35 is a diagram for explaining an example of the variation effect of the normal variation mode (reach variation pattern) executed in the low probability gaming state and in the non-time-saving gaming state. In the variation effect of the reach variation pattern, for example, as illustrated in FIG. 35A, after the variation display of the symbol composition groups 41a, 41b, and 41c is started with the start of the variation display of the special symbol, FIG. As shown in (b), the variable display of the symbol composition group 41a is terminated, and the effect symbol 40a is stopped and displayed. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 35 (c), the variable display of the symbol composition group 41c is terminated, and the effect symbol 40c is stopped and displayed. At this time, the effect symbol 40c is stopped and displayed with the same symbol (aspect) as the effect symbol 40a.

  In this manner, when the effect symbols 40a and 40c are displayed in a specific manner (the same symbol (aspect)), so-called “reach” in the effect display unit 50a, the arrangement and shape of the symbol composition groups 41a, 41b, and 41c. Unlike before the specific mode, the variable display is continued. Here, as shown in FIG. 35 (d), the symbol composition groups 41a, 41b, and 41c are all displayed larger than before the specific configuration. Accordingly, in the present embodiment, the shape of the symbol group 41a, 41b, 41c includes the size. As described above, when the effect symbols 40a and 40c are stopped and displayed with the same symbol (mode), there is a possibility that the winning of the jackpot is notified by the variation effect. Therefore, after the production symbols 40a and 40c are displayed in the specific mode, the player can clearly recognize that the specific mode is obtained by changing the arrangement and shape of the symbol configuration groups 41a, 41b and 41c. Thus, a sense of tension and expectation are surely given to the player.

  In addition, in the case where the production symbols 40a and 40c are in a specific mode, if the lottery result is a big hit, the production symbol 40b is stopped and displayed in the same design (mode) as the production symbols 40a and 40c. If there is, the effect symbol 40b is stopped and displayed with a symbol (mode) different from the effect symbols 40a and 40c.

  When the normal variation mode (reach variation pattern) is executed when the low probability gaming state and the non-time-saving gaming state (effect mode A) are set, the symbol composition group 41a, The same background image (sky) is displayed on the effect display unit 50a before and after 41c becomes the specific mode.

  FIG. 36 is a diagram for explaining an example of a variation effect of a normal variation mode (non-reach pattern) executed in the high-probability gaming state and in the short-time gaming state. As shown in this figure, when the high-probability gaming state is set and the short-time gaming state is set, the production mode B is set on the sub-control board 200, and “sea” is displayed on the production display unit 50a. A background image is displayed, and the symbol composition groups 41a, 41b, and 41c are superimposed and displayed on the background image of the “sea”. At this time, the display images of the symbol composition groups 41a, 41b, and 41c are display image B patterns. In this way, by changing the background image and the display images of the production symbols 40a, 40b, and 40c according to the gaming state, the player can accurately grasp the current gaming state without misidentifying it. It has become.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 36 (a), the effect symbols 40a, 40b, and 40c (three symbol composition groups 41a, 41b, and 41c) are stopped and displayed in a combination that indicates that the jackpot lottery result has been lost. Suppose that In this state, when a special symbol variation display is newly performed, the three symbol configuration groups 41a, 41b, and 41c vary with the start of the special symbol variation display as shown in FIG. Display (scroll display) starts.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 36 (c), first, the variable display of the symbol composition group 41a is ended, and the effect symbol 40a is stopped and displayed, and then, as shown in FIG. 36 (d), the symbol composition group 41c. The variation display is terminated, and the effect symbol 40c is stopped and displayed with a symbol (aspect) different from the effect symbol 40a. Then, as shown in FIG. 36 (e), the variation display of the special symbol is finished and the special symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 80 or the second special symbol display device 82 at the same timing. The variation display of the symbol composition group 41b is finished, and the effect symbol 40b is stopped and displayed. The combination of the three effect symbols 40a, 40b and 40c which are stopped and displayed at this time informs the player of the jackpot lottery result. Is done.

  As described above, the variation effect of the normal variation mode (reachless pattern) executed in the high-probability gaming state and in the short-time gaming state is executed in the low-probability gaming state and the non-short-time gaming state. Effect display portion in which the change effect of the normal change mode (the pattern without reach) is different from the display image pattern of the background image and the symbol composition groups 41a, 41b, and 41c, and the symbol composition groups 41a, 41b, and 41c are displayed. The arrangement pattern at the position 50a is also different.

  FIG. 37 is a diagram for explaining an example of the variation effect of the normal variation mode (reach variation pattern) executed in the high-probability gaming state and in the short-time gaming state. For example, as shown in FIG. 37 (a), the variation effect of the normal variation mode (reach variation pattern) executed in the short probability game state (effect mode B) is a high probability game state. With the start of the variable display, after the variable display of the symbol composition group 41a, 41b, 41c is started, as shown in FIG. 37 (b), the variable display of the symbol composition group 41a is finished, and the effect symbol 40a. Is stopped. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 37 (c), the variable display of the symbol composition group 41c is terminated, and the effect symbol 40c is stopped and displayed. At this time, the effect symbol 40c is stopped and displayed with the same symbol (aspect) as the effect symbol 40a.

  Thus, in the effect display unit 50a, when the effect symbols 40a and 40c are displayed in a specific mode (the same symbol (mode)), the arrangement and shape of the symbol configuration groups 41a, 41b, and 41c become the specific mode. Unlike before, the variable display continues. Here, as shown in FIG. 37 (d), the symbol configuration groups 41a and 41c have the same shape and arrangement as before the specific mode, but the symbol configuration group 41b is different from that before the specific mode. It will be displayed larger. Thereby, it becomes possible for a player to recognize clearly that it became a specific aspect, and a tension | tensile_strength and a feeling of expectation will be reliably given to a player.

  In addition, in the case where the production symbols 40a and 40c are in a specific mode, if the lottery result is a big hit, the production symbol 40b is stopped and displayed in the same design (mode) as the production symbols 40a and 40c. If there is, the effect symbol 40b is stopped and displayed with a symbol (mode) different from the effect symbols 40a and 40c.

  Further, when the variation effect of the normal variation mode (reach variation pattern) is executed in the high-probability gaming state and set to the short-time gaming state (production mode B), the symbol composition group 41a , 41c before and after the specific mode is displayed, the same background image (sea) is displayed on the effect display unit 50a.

  Here, in the present embodiment, the effect mode is set on the sub control board 200 in accordance with the gaming state set on the main control board 100. This effect mode is for classifying the display image patterns and background images of the symbol composition groups 41a, 41b, 41c. For example, when the main control board is set to the low-probability gaming state and the non-short-time gaming state. When the production mode A is set and the high probability gaming state and the short time gaming state are set, the production mode B is set. If the effect mode A is set, “sky” is determined as the background image, and the display image patterns of the symbol composition groups 41a, 41b, and 41c are determined as the display image A pattern. If the effect mode B is set, “sea” is determined as the background image, and the display image patterns of the symbol composition groups 41a, 41b, and 41c are determined as the display image B pattern.

  On the other hand, in the present embodiment, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, a suggestion effect (so-called “prefetch effect”) in which a special variation effect is continuously performed over a plurality of variation effects is executed. For example, if 3 holds are stored and the 3rd processing hold is a big hit, and if a predetermined condition is met, the 1st and 2nd processing will be processed A special variation effect is continuously performed from the pre-target hold to the target hold, with the pre-hold as the target hold and the hold that is processed third. Such suggestion effects are in a low-probability gaming state and a non-short-time gaming state, that is, in a case where the production mode A is set, and in a high-probability gaming state and in a short-time gaming state. This is executed in both cases, that is, when the production mode B is set. In the following, in order to clearly distinguish from a variation effect that is not the suggestion effect (a variation effect of a normal variation mode), the variation effect related to the suggestion effect will be described as a variation effect of a special variation mode. Also in the variation effect of the special variation mode, as in the case of the variation effect of the normal variation mode, the “reach variation pattern” in which the effect symbols 40a and 40c are in a specific mode during the variation effect and the effect symbol 40a during the variation effect. , 40c is provided with a “non-reach pattern” that does not become a specific mode.

  FIG. 38 is a diagram for explaining an example of a variation effect of a special variation mode (non-reach pattern) that is executed in the low-probability gaming state and in the non-time-saving gaming state. When the variation effect of the special variation mode is started, the background image is switched to “crack” with the start of the variation effect, and the display image patterns of the symbol composition groups 41a, 41b, 41c are switched to the display image C pattern. Change. As a result, the player recognizes that the suggestion effect has been started, and has a sense of expectation and tension that he may win a jackpot in the subsequent holding.

  In the suggestion effect, in the low probability game state and in the non-short-time game state (effect mode A), the change effect of the normal change mode, the background image, and the symbol composition groups 41a, 41b, Although the display image pattern of 41c is different, the arrangement patterns of the symbol composition groups 41a, 41b, and 41c are the same. That is, in the low-probability gaming state and in the non-short-time gaming state (production mode A), when the suggestion effect is executed and when it is not executed, in other words, the normal variation mode and the special variation The arrangement pattern of the symbol composition groups 41a, 41b, and 41c is shared by the mode.

  For example, when the three symbol composition groups 41a, 41b, and 41c start the variable display (scroll display) as shown in FIG. 38A with the start of the special symbol variable display, first, FIG. As shown in (b), the variable display of the symbol composition group 41a is terminated, and the effect symbol 40a is stopped and displayed. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 38C, the variable display of the symbol composition group 41c ends, and the effect symbol 40c is stopped and displayed with a symbol (aspect) different from the effect symbol 40a. Then, as shown in FIG. 38 (d), the variation display of the special symbol is finished and the special symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 80 or the second special symbol display device 82 at the same timing. The variation display of the symbol composition group 41b is finished, and the effect symbol 40b is stopped and displayed. The combination of the three effect symbols 40a, 40b and 40c which are stopped and displayed at this time informs the player of the jackpot lottery result. Is done.

  FIG. 39 is a diagram for explaining an example of the variation effect of the special variation mode (reach variation pattern) executed in the low probability gaming state and in the non-time-saving gaming state. For example, as shown in FIG. 39 (a), as shown in FIG. 39 (b), after the variation display of the symbol composition groups 41a, 41b, 41c is started with the start of the variation display of the special symbol, The variation display of the symbol composition group 41a is finished, and the effect symbol 40a is stopped and displayed. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 39 (c), the variable display of the symbol composition group 41c is terminated, and the effect symbol 40c is stopped and displayed. At this time, the effect symbol 40c is stopped and displayed with the same symbol (aspect) as the effect symbol 40a.

  Thus, in the effect display unit 50a, when the effect symbols 40a and 40c are displayed in a specific mode (the same symbol (mode)), the arrangement and shape of the symbol configuration groups 41a, 41b, and 41c become the specific mode. Unlike before, the variable display continues. Here, as shown in FIG. 39 (d), the symbol composition groups 41a, 41b, and 41c are all displayed larger than before the specific configuration.

  Note that the arrangement and shape of the symbol composition groups 41a, 41b, 41c after being displayed in a specific manner during the variation effect of the special variation mode is a low-probability gaming state and a non-short-time gaming state (effect mode A The arrangement and shape of the symbol composition groups 41a, 41b, 41c after being displayed in the specific manner during the variation effect of the normal variation manner in FIG.

  Then, in the low-probability gaming state, and in the non-time-saving gaming state (effect mode A), when the effect effect 40a, 40c is displayed in a specific manner when the effect effect of the special change mode is being executed. The background image returns to “sky” at the same time as the arrangement and shape of the symbol composition groups 41a, 41b, and 41c change.

  That is, execution of the variation effect (reach variation pattern) of the special variation mode is determined, and the symbol configuration groups 41a, 41b, and 41c of the display image C pattern dedicated to the special variation mode are included in the background image (crack) dedicated to the special variation mode. When the effect display 40a is displayed in a specific manner on the effect display unit 50a in a case where the change display is superimposed, a normal change mode (reach change pattern) is determined, and the effect mode A is used exclusively for the effect mode A. When the symbol composition groups 41a, 41b, and 41c of the display image A pattern dedicated to the effect mode A are superimposed on the background image (sky) and displayed in a variable manner, the effect symbols 40a, 40b, and 40c are displayed on the effect display unit 50a. The same background image (sky) is displayed after being displayed in the specific mode.

  In addition, the suggestion effect of this embodiment is a “non-reach variation pattern” in which the pre-target change variation effect is a special change mode, and the target hold change effect is a “reach change pattern” in a special change mode. Accordingly, when the suggestion effect is executed, the change effect shown in FIG. 38 is executed once or a plurality of times, and then the change effect shown in FIG. 39 is executed. However, for example, the suggestion effect may be ended by performing the variation effect of the special variation mode (unreach variation pattern) once or a plurality of times, or the special variation mode (reach variation pattern) may be used as the suggestion effect. The variation effect may be performed only once.

  FIG. 40 is a diagram for explaining an example of the variation effect of the special variation mode (reach variation pattern) executed in the high-probability gaming state and in the short-time gaming state. As is clear from this figure, when a special variation effect is executed, the same background image (crack) and symbol configuration are used even if the game state (effect mode) set at that time is different. Variation effects are executed with the display image patterns (display image C pattern) of the groups 41a, 41b, and 41c.

  In the variation effect of the special variation mode (reach variation pattern) executed in the high-probability gaming state and in the short-time gaming state, for example, as shown in FIG. Accordingly, after the variable display of the symbol composition group 41a, 41b, 41c is started, as shown in FIG. 40 (b), the variation display of the symbol composition group 41a is ended and the effect symbol 40a is stopped and displayed. The Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 40 (c), the variable display of the symbol composition group 41c ends, and the effect symbol 40c is stopped and displayed. At this time, the effect symbol 40c is stopped and displayed with the same symbol (aspect) as the effect symbol 40a.

  Thus, in the effect display unit 50a, when the effect symbols 40a and 40c are displayed in a specific mode (the same symbol (mode)), the arrangement and shape of the symbol configuration groups 41a, 41b, and 41c become the specific mode. Unlike before, the variable display continues. Here, as shown in FIG. 40 (d), the arrangement and shape of the symbol composition groups 41a, 41b, 41c after being displayed in the specific manner during the variation effect of the special variation manner are in the low probability gaming state. And, it is the same as the arrangement and shape of the symbol composition groups 41a, 41b, 41c after being displayed in a specific manner during the variation effect of the normal variation mode in the non-time saving gaming state (effect mode A) (see FIG. 39). .

  However, when the effect symbols 40a and 40c are displayed in a specific manner when the variation effect of the special variation mode is being executed in the high-probability game state and in the short-time game state (effect mode B). The same background image (crack) is continuously displayed before and after the specific mode. In this way, when the game state (effect mode) when the variation effect in the special variation mode is executed is different, the display image patterns and arrangement patterns of the symbol composition groups 41a, 41b, and 41c displayed during the variation effect. However, the background image after the specific mode in which the player's consciousness is increased is made different. This makes it possible for the player to recognize a large number of performance patterns while realizing a reduction in the number of data by sharing various data.

  FIG. 41 is a diagram for explaining the effect table. In particular, FIG. 41 (a) shows the effect table for the normal variation mode, and FIG. 41 (b) shows the effect table for the special change mode. Yes. When the first variation pattern command is received from the main control board 100, based on the received first variation pattern command, the background image to be displayed on the effect display unit 50a, the display image pattern of the symbol configuration groups 41a, 41b, and 41c, and the arrangement A pattern is determined. In the sub ROM 200b of the sub control board 200, an effect table as shown is provided for each received first variation pattern command. When the first variation pattern command is received, referring to the effect table shown in the drawing, A background image, a display image pattern, and an arrangement pattern are determined. Thereby, as described above, a variation effect of a different pattern is executed for each gaming state.

  Below, the control process in the sub control board 200 for performing said fluctuation | variation effect is demonstrated concretely.

(Main processing of sub-control board 200)
FIG. 42 is a flowchart for explaining the main process of the sub control board 200.

(Step S1000)
The sub CPU 200a reads the main processing program from the sub ROM 200b in response to power-on, and performs initialization and setting processing of flags and the like stored in the sub RAM 200c.

(Step S1001)
Next, the sub CPU 200a performs a process of updating each effect random number, and thereafter repeats the process of step S1001 until an interrupt process is performed.

(Timer interrupt processing of sub control board 200)
FIG. 43 is a flowchart for explaining timer interrupt processing of the sub control board 200. The sub-control board 200 is provided with a reset clock pulse generation circuit (not shown) that generates clock pulses at a predetermined cycle (2 ms). Then, when the clock pulse is generated by the reset clock pulse generation circuit, the sub CPU 200a reads the timer interrupt processing program and starts the timer interrupt processing.

(Step S1100)
First, the sub CPU 200a performs update processing of various timer counters used in the sub control board 200.

(Step S1200)
Next, the sub CPU 200a analyzes a command stored in the reception buffer of the sub RAM 200c and performs various processes according to the received command. In the sub control board 200, when a command is transmitted from the main control board 100, a command reception interrupt process is performed, and the command transmitted from the main control board 100 is stored in the reception buffer. Here, the command stored in the reception buffer by the command reception interrupt process is analyzed.

(Step S1300)
Next, the sub CPU 200a determines whether or not the operation of the rendering operation device 56 can be accepted in accordance with the performance progress status being executed, and checks the signal of the rendering operation device detection switch 56a. If an operation signal is input from the effect operation device detection switch 56a and the operation of the effect operation device 56 is being accepted, the fact that the effect operation device 56 has been operated is transmitted to the image control board 210. Therefore, the command is stored in the transmission buffer.

(Step S1400)
Next, the sub CPU 200a transmits the command set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 200c to the image control board 210 and the illumination control board 220, and ends the timer interrupt process.

  FIG. 44 is a flowchart for explaining a game state command reception process executed when a game state command is received in the command analysis process. As described above, this gaming state command is set in the post-stop processing step S440-9 (see FIG. 25) in the main control board 100, and then the sub-control board in the output control process (see FIG. 14) in step S800. 200.

(Step S1220-1)
If it is determined that a gaming state command has been received, the sub CPU 200a first stores the gaming state currently set on the main control board 100 in a predetermined area of the sub RAM 200c based on the received command.

(Step S1220-2)
Next, in step S1220-1, the sub CPU 200a determines whether the gaming state stored in the sub RAM 200c has been changed, that is, whether the gaming state has been changed on the main control board 100. As a result, when it is determined that the gaming state has been changed, the process proceeds to step S1220-3, and when it is determined that the gaming state has not been changed, the gaming state command reception process ends.

(Step S1220-3)
If it is determined in step S1220-2 that the gaming state has been changed, the sub CPU 200a performs an effect mode setting process. Here, the effect mode corresponding to the gaming state stored in the sub-RAM 200c in step S1220-1 is stored.

  FIG. 45 is a flowchart for explaining a pre-determination command reception process executed when a pre-determination command is received in the command analysis process. As described above, this pre-determination command is issued in step S331-6 (see FIG. 17) of the first pre-determination process and step S341-6 (see FIG. 19) of the second pre-determination process in the main control board 100. After being set, it is transmitted to the sub control board 200 by the output control process (see FIG. 14) in step S800.

(Step S1230-1)
If it is determined that the advance determination command has been received, first, the sub CPU 200a analyzes the advance determination command and stores data corresponding to the received advance determination command in the advance determination information storage unit of the sub RAM 200c. . As in the case of the main control board 100, the prior determination information storage unit includes the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit of the first reserved storage area, and the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit of the second reserved storage area. , Is provided. Each of these storage units corresponds to a reserved storage area provided in the main control board 100. For example, in the main control board 100, when a hold is stored in the third storage part of the first reserved storage area. Will be stored in the third storage unit of the first reserved storage area in the sub-control board 200 in advance for information related to the hold.

(Step S1230-2)
Next, the sub CPU 200a analyzes the preliminary determination information newly stored in the preliminary determination information storage unit, and determines whether or not the received preliminary determination command is “BE7FH”. As a result, when it is determined that the received prior determination command is “BE7FH”, the prior determination command reception process is terminated, and when it is determined that the received prior determination command is not “BE7FH”, step S1230- The processing is moved to 3.

(Step S1230-3)
If it is determined in step S1230-2 that the received prior determination command is not “BE7FH”, the sub CPU 200a executes the suggestion effect with the newly stored hold as the target hold, that is, It is determined whether or not the newly stored subject pending variation effect is a special variation mode. Here, when the received prior determination command is not “BE7FH”, that is, when the hold that becomes the reach variation pattern is stored, it is determined whether or not the suggestion effect is executed with the hold as the target hold. It will be. Whether to execute the suggestion effect may be determined by lottery, or may be determined according to the received prior determination command.

(Step S1230-4)
Next, the sub CPU 200a determines whether or not the suggestion effect is to be executed for the pre-target hold that is processed before the target hold. For example, in step S1230-3, when prior determination information is stored in the third storage unit of the first hold storage area, it is determined that the suggestion effect is to be executed with the hold being the target hold. In this case, it is determined whether or not the suggestion effect is to be executed for the hold stored in the first storage unit and the second storage unit of the first hold storage area.

(Step S1230-5)
Next, the sub CPU 200a performs a suggestion effect execution flag setting process. Here, the flag is turned on in the storage unit in which the pre-subject hold and the target hold determined to execute the suggestion effect in Steps S1230-3 and S1230-4 are stored.

  FIG. 46 is a flowchart for explaining the fluctuation pattern command reception process executed when a fluctuation pattern command is received in the command analysis process. As described above, this variation pattern command is set in step S421-3 and step S421-6 in the variation pattern determination processing (see FIG. 23) in the main control board 100, and then output control processing (step S800) 14) to the sub control board 200.

(Step S1240)
If it is determined that the variation pattern command has been received, first, the sub CPU 200a performs pre-development effect determination processing. This pre-development effect determination process will be described later with reference to FIG.

(Step S1250)
Next, the sub CPU 200a performs post-development effect determination processing. In this post-development effect determination process, an effect pattern determination random number is acquired, and based on the acquired random number and an effect pattern determination table corresponding to the received second change pattern command, a specific second half change effect Determine the mode of (post-development variation production). Then, a command is transmitted to the image control board 210 and the illumination control board 220 in order to execute the determined post-development variation effect. Thereby, the post-development variation effect is executed following the first half variation effect (pre-development variation effect).

  FIG. 47 is a flowchart for explaining pre-development effect determination processing.

(Step S1240-1)
When receiving the first variation pattern command, the sub CPU 200a first performs a shift process of the prior determination information storage unit. Here, of the first hold and the second hold, the information in the first storage unit corresponding to the hold type to be processed is stored in the processing area and stored in advance in the second storage unit to the fourth storage unit. The determination information is shifted from the first storage unit to the third storage unit.

(Step S1240-2)
Next, the sub CPU 200a determines whether or not the suggestion effect execution flag is turned on in the processing area by the shift process in step S1220-2. That is, here, it is determined whether to execute the suggestion effect for the suspension to start the variation effect from now on, that is, whether to execute the variation effect of the special variation mode. As a result, if it is determined that the suggestion effect execution flag is turned on in the processing region, the process proceeds to step S1240-4, and if it is determined that the suggestion effect execution flag is not turned on in the processing region, step S1240. The process is moved to -3.

(Step S1240-3)
If it is determined in step S1240-2 that the suggestion effect execution flag is not turned on in the processing region, the sub CPU 200a sets the effect table for the normal variation mode (see FIG. 41).

(Step S1240-4)
On the other hand, when it is determined in step S1240-2 that the suggestion effect execution flag is turned on in the processing area, the sub CPU 200a sets the effect table for the special variation mode (see FIG. 41).

(Step S1240-5)
Next, the sub CPU 200a refers to the effect table set in step S1240-3 or step S1240-4, and determines a background image to be displayed on the effect display unit 50a.

(Step S1240-6)
Next, the sub CPU 200a refers to the effect table set in step S1240-3 or step S1240-4 and displays the symbol composition groups 41a, 41b, and 41c (effect symbols 40a, 40b, and 40c) displayed on the effect display unit 50a. ) Display image pattern is determined.

(Step S1240-7)
Next, the sub CPU 200a refers to the effect table set in step S1240-3 or step S1240-4 and displays the symbol composition groups 41a, 41b, and 41c (effect symbols 40a, 40b, and 40c) displayed on the effect display unit 50a. ) Is determined.

(Step S1240-8)
Next, the sub CPU 200a determines the symbols (modes) of the effect symbols 40a, 40b, and 40c that are finally stopped and displayed on the effect display unit 50a.

(Step S1240-9)
Next, the sub CPU 200a generates an effect pattern command according to the above determination, and transmits it to the image control board 210 and the illumination control board 220. Thereby, the pre-development variation effect is executed.

  As described above, the operations and effects brought about by the processing in the main control board 100 and the sub control board 200 will be described with reference to FIGS. 41 and 48.

  FIG. 48 is a diagram for explaining the variation effect mode of the reach variation pattern for each effect mode. When the gaming state is a low-probability gaming state and the non-short-time gaming state is set, that is, when the production mode A is set, FIG. 48 (a1) and FIG. 48 (a2) As shown, a variation effect in a normal variation mode (reach variation pattern) is executed. At this time, a background image of “sky” is displayed on the effect display unit 50a, and the effect symbols 40a, 40b, and 40c of the display image A pattern are variably displayed on the background image. The arrangement pattern of the production symbols 40a, 40b, and 40c is “Pattern 1” before the production symbols 40a and 40c are displayed in the specific mode, and after the production symbols 40a and 40c are displayed in the specific mode. Becomes “pattern 2” (see FIG. 41).

  When the gaming state is a low-probability gaming state and is set to the non-short-time gaming state, that is, when the production mode A is set, FIG. 48 (b1) and FIG. 48 (b2) As shown, a variation effect in a special variation mode (reach variation pattern) is executed. At this time, a background image of “crack” is displayed on the effect display unit 50a, and the effect symbols 40a, 40b, and 40c of the display image C pattern are variably displayed so as to be superimposed on the background image. The arrangement pattern of the production symbols 40a, 40b, and 40c is “Pattern 1” before the production symbols 40a and 40c are displayed in the specific mode, and after the production symbols 40a and 40c are displayed in the specific mode. Becomes “pattern 2”. In addition, after the effect symbols 40a and 40c are displayed in a specific manner, the background image becomes “sky” (see FIG. 41).

  In this way, in the case where the production mode A is set, the production patterns 40a, 40b, and 40c are produced with the fluctuation production of the special fluctuation mode (reach fluctuation pattern) and the fluctuation production of the normal fluctuation mode (reach fluctuation pattern). The arrangement pattern is completely shared before and after the specific mode. Also, the background image after the specific mode is shared by the normal variation mode and the special variation mode.

  48 (c1) and 48 (c2) when the gaming state is a high-probability gaming state and is set to the short-time gaming state, that is, when the effect mode B is set. As shown in FIG. 5, the fluctuation effect of the normal fluctuation mode (reach fluctuation pattern) is executed. At this time, the background image of “sea” is displayed on the effect display unit 50a, and the effect symbols 40a, 40b, and 40c of the display image B pattern are variably displayed on the background image. The arrangement pattern of the production symbols 40a, 40b, 40c is “pattern 3” before the production symbols 40a, 40c are displayed in a specific manner, and after the production symbols 40a, 40c are displayed in a particular manner. Becomes “pattern 4” (see FIG. 41).

  When the gaming state is a high-probability gaming state and is set to the short-time gaming state, that is, when it is set to the production mode B, it is shown in FIG. 48 (d1) and FIG. 48 (d2). As described above, the variation effect of the special variation mode (reach variation pattern) is executed. At this time, a background image of “crack” is displayed on the effect display unit 50a, and the effect symbols 40a, 40b, and 40c of the display image C pattern are variably displayed so as to be superimposed on the background image. The arrangement pattern of the production symbols 40a, 40b, and 40c is “Pattern 1” before the production symbols 40a and 40c are displayed in the specific mode, and after the production symbols 40a and 40c are displayed in the specific mode. Becomes “pattern 2”. Also, after the effect symbols 40a and 40c are displayed in the specific mode, the background image becomes “crack” as before the display in the specific mode (see FIG. 41).

  As described above, when the effect mode B is set, the change effect of the normal change mode (reach change pattern) is the dedicated background image, the display image pattern of the effect symbols 40a, 40b, and 40c and the arrangement pattern. On the other hand, when the production mode B is set, the variation production of the special variation mode (reach fluctuation pattern) is the case where the production mode A is set, and the display of the background image and the production symbols 40a, 40b, and 40c. The image pattern and the arrangement pattern are shared. Moreover, when the effect mode B is set, the effect mode A is that the background image remains “cracked” even after the effect symbols 40a and 40c are displayed in a specific manner. And different.

  In this way, in each of the effect modes A and B, the background images immediately after the effect symbols 40a and 40c that the player most pays attention are displayed in a specific manner are different, and sound adapted to the background images is output. By doing so, it is possible to give the player the impression that different effects are being performed. In addition, the background image after the effect symbols 40a, 40b, and 40c are displayed in the specific mode is set to the effect mode B when the effect mode A is set and the background image in the normal variation mode is used. In the special variation mode, the same background image as that before the specific mode is used. Therefore, it is not necessary to prepare new background image data, and it is not necessary to increase the capacity of the storage medium.

  As mentioned above, although preferred embodiment of this invention was described referring an accompanying drawing, it cannot be overemphasized that this invention is not limited to this embodiment. It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various changes and modifications can be made within the scope of the claims, and these are naturally within the technical scope of the present invention. Is done.

  Therefore, for example, in the above embodiment, the data sharing of the variation effect at the time of the suggestion effect has been described, but the above data sharing can also be applied to effects other than the suggestion effect. Moreover, although the said embodiment demonstrated the case where production modes differ for every gaming state, it is good also as being set to any one of several production modes in the same gaming state. Moreover, although the said embodiment demonstrated the case where the display image pattern and background image of symbol composition group 41a, 41b, 41c were classified according to production mode, either one of a display image pattern and a background image was produced by production mode. It is good also as only being classified.

  In the above embodiment, the main control board 100 that controls the progress of the game and the sub control board 200 that controls the execution based on the command transmitted from the main control board 100 cooperate as described above. By doing so, it was decided that the variation effect would be executed. However, in the main control board 100 and the sub control board 200, it is possible to appropriately design how to share the above functions.

  In the above embodiment, the main CPU 100a that executes the process of step S420-5 in FIG. 22 corresponds to the lottery means of the present invention. In the above embodiment, whether or not a special game can be executed in the jackpot lottery performed when a game ball enters the first start port 20 or the second start port 22 and after the special game is executed The game state is determined, but the trigger for performing the jackpot lottery and the content determined by the jackpot lottery are not limited to this. In any case, it is only necessary to determine whether or not to give a pre-set game profit by performing a lottery lottery in response to some occurrence event.

In the above embodiment, the main CPU 100a that executes the variation pattern determination process shown in FIG. 23 and the sub CPU 200a that executes the variation pattern command reception process shown in FIG. 46 correspond to the variation effect mode determination means of the present invention.
In the above-described embodiment, the image control board 210 corresponds to the change effect execution means of the present invention.

In addition, the production mode A in the above embodiment corresponds to the predetermined production mode of the present invention, the background image of “sky” corresponds to the first normal background image (normal background image) of the present invention, and the display image A pattern is This corresponds to the first normal display image (normal display image) of the present invention.
Further, the “crack” background image in the above embodiment corresponds to the special background image of the present invention, and the display image C pattern corresponds to the special display image of the present invention.
In the above-described embodiment, the second variation pattern of “Development 1 to 4” and “Development A to D”, that is, the reach variation pattern corresponds to the specific variation pattern of the present invention.

In the above embodiment, the low-probability gaming state and the non-short-time gaming state correspond to the first gaming state of the present invention, and the high-probability gaming state and the short-time gaming state are the present invention. This corresponds to the second gaming state.
In the above-described embodiment, the main CPU 100a that executes the processes of Step S440-3, Step S440-4 in FIG. 25 and Step S460-1 in FIG. 27 corresponds to the game state setting means of the present invention.
In addition, the background image of “sea” corresponds to the second normal background image (normal background image) of the present invention, and the display image B pattern corresponds to the second normal display image (normal display image) of the present invention.

1 gaming machine 40a, 40b, 40c effect design 41a, 41b, 41c design composition group 50a effect display unit (image display unit)
100 Main control board 100a Main CPU
100b Main ROM
100c main RAM
200 Sub control board 200a Sub CPU
200b Sub ROM
200c Sub RAM
210 Image control board

Claims (2)

A lottery means for determining whether or not to give a game profit to a player by lottery;
Fluctuating effect mode determining means for determining a mode of fluctuating effect for informing the lottery result of the lottery means;
In accordance with the determination by the variation effect mode determining means, a plurality of symbol composition groups composed of a plurality of effect symbols are displayed in a superimposed manner on the background image on the image display unit, and then each of the plurality of symbol composition groups is displayed. And a variation effect execution means for stopping and displaying with a combination of effect symbols corresponding to the lottery result,
The variation production execution means
If the effect design is displayed on the image display unit in a specific manner while the symbol composition group is being displayed in a variable manner, the display or variation of the symbol composition group is continued differently from that before entering the specific manner. A gaming machine that
The variation effect mode determining means is
When the effect mode for classifying one or both of the display image of the symbol group and the background image is a predetermined effect mode, the normal background image is displayed on the image display unit and the normal background image is displayed. A normal variation mode in which the symbol composition group of the normal display image is variably displayed by being superimposed, and a special background image different from the normal background image is displayed on the image display unit, and the normal background image is superimposed on the special background image. Determine one of the special variation modes in which the symbol composition group of the special display image different from the display image is variably displayed,
In the normal variation mode and the special variation mode,
During the variation display of the symbol composition group, the effect symbol is displayed in a specific manner, and a specific variation pattern in which the arrangement or shape of the symbol composition group changes before and after the effect symbol is displayed in the certain aspect is included. ,
The variation production execution means
In the case where the special variation mode is determined and the symbol configuration group of the special display image is superimposed on the special background image and displayed in a variable manner, after the effect design is displayed in the specific mode on the image display unit, and In a case where the normal variation mode is determined and the normal background image is superimposed and displayed with the symbol configuration group of the normal display image, the display pattern is displayed in the specific mode on the image display unit. A gaming machine that displays the same background image on an image display unit. Game state setting means for setting at least one of the first game state and the second game state with different game progress conditions;
The variation effect mode determining means is
When the first gaming state is set by the gaming state setting means, a first normal background image is displayed on the image display unit and superimposed on the first normal background image. A first normal variation mode in which the symbol composition group is displayed in a variable manner, and a special background image different from the first normal background image is displayed on the image display unit, and the first normal display is superimposed on the special background image. Determine one of the special variation modes in which the symbol composition group of the special display image different from the image is variably displayed,
When the second gaming state is set by the gaming state setting means, a second normal background image is displayed on the image display unit and superimposed on the second normal background image. The second normal variation mode in which the symbol composition group is variably displayed, and the special background image is displayed on the image display unit, and the symbol composition group of the special display image is variably displayed by being superimposed on the special background image. One of the special variation modes
The variation production execution means
When the special variation mode is determined when the second game state is set, the same special as when the special variation mode is determined when the first game state is set. When the background image and the symbol composition group of the same special display image are displayed and the first gaming state is set, the first normal background image is displayed after the effect symbol is displayed in the specific mode. And when the second gaming state is set, after the effect design is displayed in the specific mode, the same special background image as that before being displayed in the specific mode is continuously displayed. The gaming machine according to claim 1.