JP2014161647A - Pachinko game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a Pachinko game machine capable of preventing a performance relating to a jackpot lottery of two special symbol games from getting complicated and unintelligible.SOLUTION: When a lottery result of a second special symbol game is a jackpot, an initial interval time of a second jackpot performance until a game ball entry in a large winning hole is permitted first, is set longer than a first jackpot performance. The second jackpot performance includes: a first livening-up performance that is displayed in the initial interval time and livens up a process of whether or not a jackpot is turned out; and a jackpot notification performance that is displayed after the first livening-up performance and provides notification that a lottery result of the second special symbol game is the jackpot. When the lottery result of a first special symbol game is a failure, a lottery result performance of the first special symbol game includes the first livening-up performance.

Description

  The present invention relates to a technique of a pachinko gaming machine.

  Conventionally, first and second start holes where game balls can be won, and a first special symbol game big hit that executes a big hit lottery of the first special symbol game based on the winning of the game balls to the first start port A lottery execution means, a second special symbol game big hit lottery execution means for executing a big special lottery lottery for the second special symbol game based on the winning of the game ball to the second starting port, and a predetermined effect to the player The technology of a pachinko gaming machine having an effect display device for displaying is well known. For example, as described in Patent Document 1.

  With such a configuration, in the pachinko gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, based on the winning of the game ball to the first start opening, the effect related to the big win lottery of the first special symbol game, and the second start opening Based on the winning of the game ball, the effect related to the big special lottery of the second special symbol game can be displayed on the effect display device.

  However, in the pachinko gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, the effects related to the big win lottery of two special symbol games (first special symbol game and second special symbol game) are simultaneously displayed on, for example, an effect display device. This is a problem in that the production may become complicated and difficult to understand.

JP 2011-72723 A

  The present invention has been made in view of the situation as described above, and the problem to be solved is a pachinko machine that can prevent the effects related to the big win lottery of two special symbol games from becoming complicated and difficult to understand. Is to provide.

  The problem to be solved by the present invention is as described above. Next, means for solving the problem will be described.

  That is, according to claim 1, the first and second starting holes and the big winning opening where the game balls can be won, and the first special symbol game big hit lottery based on the winning of the game balls to the first starting holes The first special symbol game big hit lottery execution means for executing the second special symbol game big hit lottery execution for executing the second special symbol game big hit lottery based on the winning of the game ball to the second starting port Means, a big winning device that allows a game ball to be awarded to the big winning opening when the lottery result of the big win lottery of the first and second special symbol games is a big hit, and a lottery result presentation to the player; An effect display device for displaying a jackpot effect, wherein the lottery result effect includes the lottery result effect of the first special symbol game, and the jackpot effect is a result of the lottery of the first special symbol game The first jackpot effect in the case of a jackpot, and the first And a second jackpot effect when the lottery result of the special symbol game is a jackpot, and when the lottery result of the second special symbol game is a jackpot, the second jackpot effect is the first prize winning The first interval time until the winning of the game ball to the mouth is allowed is set longer than the first jackpot effect, and the second jackpot effect is an effect displayed at the first interval time. A first boosting effect that boosts the process of whether or not it is a big hit, and a jackpot notification that is displayed after the first boosting effect and notifies that the lottery result of the second special symbol game is a big hit When the lottery result of the first special symbol game is lost, the lottery result effect of the first special symbol game includes the first exciting effect.

  Further, according to claim 2, the first and second starting holes and the big winning opening where the game balls can be won, and the big win lottery of the first special symbol game based on the winning of the game balls to the first starting holes. The first special symbol game big hit lottery execution means for executing the second special symbol game big hit lottery execution for executing the second special symbol game big hit lottery based on the winning of the game ball to the second starting port Means, a big winning device that allows a game ball to be awarded to the big winning opening when the lottery result of the big win lottery of the first and second special symbol games is a big hit, and a lottery result presentation to the player An effect display device for displaying a jackpot effect and a predetermined excitement effect, wherein the lottery result effect includes the lottery result effect of the first special symbol game, and the jackpot effect is the first special effect The first when the lottery result of the symbol game is a big hit And a second jackpot effect when the lottery result of the second special symbol game is a big win, and the second jackpot effect when the lottery result of the second special symbol game is a big hit The first interval time until the first winning of the game ball to the big winning opening is allowed is set longer than the first big hit effect, The second exciting effect that boosts the process of whether or not it is a big win, and the lottery result of the second special symbol game that is displayed after the second exciting effect is a big hit And the second excitement effect that is displayed while the lottery result effect of the first special symbol game is being displayed. Included It is.

  As effects of the present invention, the following effects can be obtained.

In the present invention, it is possible to prevent the effects related to the big hit lottery of the two special symbol games (the first special symbol game and the second special symbol game) from becoming complicated and difficult to understand.
In addition, when the big special lottery of the second special symbol game is a big hit, it is possible to increase the process of whether or not it is a big hit without giving the player the impression that it was a big hit.

The front view which showed the whole structure of the game machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. Similarly, the perspective view which showed the structure of the state by which the window frame was open | released. Similarly, the front view which showed the structure of the game board. Similarly, a block diagram showing a configuration of a main control circuit, a sub control circuit, and a display control circuit. Similarly, the figure which showed the structure of main control RAM of a main control circuit. Similarly, the figure which showed the structure of main control ROM of the main control circuit. (A) The figure which similarly showed the control data of the big hit determination 1st table memorize | stored in main control ROM of the main control circuit. (B) The figure which similarly showed the control data of the big hit determination 2nd table. (A) The figure which similarly showed the control data of the big hit fluctuation pattern selection table for special figure 1 memorize | stored in main control ROM of the main control circuit. (B) The figure which similarly showed the control data of the loss variation pattern selection table for special figures 1. (C) The figure which similarly showed the control data of the fluctuation pattern selection table for special figures 2. FIG. Similarly, the figure which showed the structure of the sub control RAM of a sub control circuit. Similarly, the figure which showed the structure of the sub control ROM of a sub control circuit. Similarly, the figure which showed the control data of the production pattern selection table memorize | stored in the sub control ROM of the sub control circuit. (A) The figure which similarly showed the control data of the big hit effect pattern selection table for special figure 1 memorize | stored in the sub control ROM of the sub control circuit. (B) The figure which similarly showed the control data of the big hit effect pattern selection table for special figures 2. FIG. (A) The figure which similarly showed the control data of the sub elevation effect pattern selection table for special figures 1 memorize | stored in the sub control ROM of the sub control circuit. (B) Similarly, the figure which showed the control data of the sub elevation effect pattern selection table for special figures 2. FIG. Similarly, the figure which showed the structure of display control RAM of a display control circuit. Similarly, the figure which showed the structure of display control ROM of a display control circuit. Similarly, the figure which showed the control data of the notice effect content selection table memorize | stored in display control ROM of the display control circuit. Similarly, the figure which showed the control data of the big hit effect content selection table for special figure 1 memorize | stored in display control ROM of the display control circuit. Similarly, the figure which showed the control data of the big hit effect content selection table for special figure 2 memorize | stored in display control ROM of the display control circuit. Similarly, the figure which showed the control data of the sub boosting effect content selection table for special figures 1 memorize | stored in display control ROM of the display control circuit. Similarly, the figure which showed the control data of the sub boosting effect content selection table for special figures 2 memorize | stored in display control ROM of the display control circuit. Similarly, the flowchart which showed the flow of the game. Similarly, the flowchart which showed the process of the 1st special symbol game of the main control circuit. Similarly, the flowchart which showed the continuation of the process in FIG. Similarly, the flowchart which showed the continuation of the process in FIG.22 and FIG.23. Similarly, the flowchart which showed the process of the 2nd special symbol game of the main control circuit. Similarly, the flowchart which showed the continuation of the process in FIG. Similarly, the flowchart which showed the continuation of the process in FIG.25 and FIG.26. Similarly, the flowchart which showed the process of the special electric accessory game of the main control circuit. Similarly, the flowchart which showed the continuation of the process in FIG. Similarly, the flowchart which showed simply the process which displays various effects on the liquid crystal display part of the decoration design display apparatus of a sub control circuit. Similarly, the flowchart which showed the process of the notice effect of a sub control circuit. Similarly, the flowchart which showed the process of the big hit effect of a sub control circuit. Similarly, the flowchart which showed simply the process which displays various effects on the liquid crystal display part of the decoration design display apparatus of a display control circuit. Similarly, the flowchart which showed the process of the notice effect of a display control circuit. Similarly, the flowchart which showed the process of the big hit effect of a display control circuit. Similarly, the time chart which shows the display timing of the notice effect content of the notice effect when the result of the jackpot determination of the first special symbol game is a loss. Similarly, a time chart showing the display timing of the notice effect contents of the notice effect and the jackpot effect contents of the jackpot effect when the result of the jackpot determination of the first special symbol game is a jackpot. The time chart which showed the display timing of the jackpot effect content of the jackpot effect when the result of the jackpot determination of the second special symbol game is a jackpot.

  Next, embodiments of the invention will be described.

First, the overall configuration of the gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described.
In the following description, when the gaming machine 1 is viewed from the player, the front side is defined as the front side of the gaming machine 1 and the back side is defined as the rear side of the gaming machine 1 to define the front-rear direction. Further, when the gaming machine 1 is viewed from the player, the left and right directions are defined with the left hand side as the left side of the gaming machine 1 and the right hand side as the right side of the gaming machine 1.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the gaming machine 1 is mainly formed by attaching various gaming parts to a frame body constituted by an outer frame 2, an inner frame 3, and a window frame 5. The

  The outer frame 2 is a frame that forms an outline of the gaming machine 1 and is formed in a substantially rectangular tube shape with front and rear surfaces opened. The outer frame 2 is installed in Taijima provided in a game hall such as a pachinko hall. The outer frame 2 is provided with an intermediate frame 3.

  The middle frame 3 is a frame formed in a substantially rectangular tube shape with front and rear surfaces opened. The middle frame 3 is rotatably supported by a front opening of the outer frame 2 via a shaft support member such as a hinge. The middle frame 3 is provided with a game board 4, a window frame 5, and a lower tray unit 6.

  The game board 4 is a member formed in a substantially flat plate shape. The game board 4 is detachably attached to the middle frame 3. On the front side surface of the game board 4, a game area 7 that is an area in which the game ball rolls is formed (see FIG. 3).

  The window frame 5 is a frame formed in a substantially frame shape. The window frame 5 is disposed in front of the game board 4 and is rotatably supported by an opening on the front side of the middle frame 3 via a shaft support member such as a hinge. A window frame opening 8 that is opened in a substantially circular shape is disposed substantially at the center of the window frame 5. A transparent plate 13 is laid over the window frame opening 8. Thereby, the player can visually recognize the game area 7 of the game board 4 arranged behind the window frame 5 through the transparent plate 13 from the front. Below the window frame opening 8, an upper plate 9 for storing game balls before launching is disposed. Speakers 10 and 10 are respectively disposed above and to the left and right of the window frame opening 8.

  The lower dish unit 6 is attached to the lower part of the middle frame 3 and below the window frame 5. A lower plate 11 in which game balls overflowing from the upper plate 9 are stored is arranged at the approximate center of the lower plate unit 6. A firing handle 12 is disposed on the right side of the lower plate 11 on the right side of the lower plate unit 6. The launch handle 12 is configured to be able to rotate, and the game ball stored in the upper plate 9 is launched toward the game area 7 by the rotation.

  Next, the configuration of the game area 7 will be described in more detail with reference to FIGS.

  The game area 7 is an area where the game ball rolls on the game board 4. The game area 7 is partitioned and formed in a substantially circular shape on the front side surface of the game board 4 by a guide rail 30 that is a belt-like member. An opening 14 for installing the decorative symbol display device 38 is formed in the approximate center of the game area 7. Further, a plurality of game nails are planted in the game area 7. As a result, the game ball launched into the game area 7 falls while colliding with a plurality of game nails, and rolls within the game area 7.

  The game area 7 mainly includes a start gate 31, a start port 32 for the first special figure 1, a start port 33 for the second special figure 1, a variable winning device 35, a start port 34 for the special figure 2, A winning device 36, a normal symbol display device 39, a special symbol display device 37, and a decorative symbol display device 38 are provided.

  The start gate 31 is disposed on the right side of the game area 7. The start gate 31 is formed in a gate shape penetrating in the vertical direction, and is configured so that a game ball can pass (win) in the inside. A start gate sensor 40 including a proximity switch is disposed inside the start gate 31. The start gate sensor 40 is configured to detect the winning and output a winning signal of the start gate 31 when the game ball wins the start gate 31.

  The starting port 32 for the first special figure 1 is disposed below the game area 7 and immediately below the decorative symbol display device 38. The starting port 32 for the first special figure 1 is formed in a pocket shape having an open upper surface, and is configured to allow a game ball to enter (win). Inside the first special figure 1 start opening 32, a first special figure 1 start opening sensor 41 comprising a proximity switch is disposed. When the game ball wins the first special figure 1 start opening 32, the first special figure 1 start opening sensor 41 detects the winning and outputs a winning signal of the first special figure 1 start opening 32. Configured as follows.

  The second special figure 1 start port 33 is located below the game area 7 and immediately below the first special figure 1 start port 32. The starting port 33 for the second special figure 1 is formed in a pocket shape having an open upper surface, and is configured to allow a game ball to enter (win). Inside the second special figure 1 start opening 33, a second special figure 1 start opening sensor 42 comprising a proximity switch is disposed. When the game ball wins the second special figure 1 start opening 33, the second special figure 1 start opening sensor 42 detects the winning and outputs a winning signal of the second special figure 1 start opening 33. Configured as follows.

  The variable winning device 35 (ordinary electric accessory) is in a state in which the start port 33 for the second special figure 1 is housed inside the lower part of the game area 7 and immediately below the start port 32 for the first special figure 1. Be placed. The variable winning device 35 is provided with a pair of left and right movable pieces 44. The pair of left and right movable pieces 44, 44 are interlocked and connected to a normal electric accessory solenoid 45. The variable winning device 35 is in an open state in which a game ball can win a prize in the start port 33 for the second special figure 1 by the opening / closing operation of the pair of left and right movable pieces 44, 44 interlocked with the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 45, and the winning is impossible. It is configured to be switchable between the closed state.

  The start port 34 for the special figure 2 is disposed below the game area 7 and immediately below the variable winning device 35. The special figure 2 starting port 34 is formed in a pocket shape having an open upper surface, and is configured to allow a game ball to enter (win). Inside the special figure 2 start port 34, a special figure 2 start port sensor 43 comprising a proximity switch is disposed. When the game ball wins the special figure 2 start opening 34, the special figure 2 start opening sensor 43 detects the winning and outputs a winning signal of the special figure 2 start opening 34.

  The big winning device 36 (special electric accessory) is arranged in the lower right part of the game area 7 and in the lower left part of the variable winning device 35. The large winning device 36 is provided with a large winning opening 46 that is elongated in the left-right direction. The big winning opening 46 is a winning opening for winning a game ball by performing a so-called right-hand hit when the result of the jackpot determination of the special symbol game described later is a big hit. The big winning opening 46 is configured such that a game ball can enter (win) a game ball inside. Inside the big prize opening 46, a big prize opening sensor 47 comprising a proximity switch is arranged. The special winning opening sensor 47 is configured to detect the winning and output a winning signal of the special winning opening 46 when the game ball wins the special winning opening 46.

  In the big prize device 36, a big prize port door 48 as a door of the big prize port 46 is arranged to be openable and closable. The special prize opening door 48 is linked to a special electric accessory solenoid 49. The grand prize winning device 36 is configured to be able to switch between an open state in which a game ball can win a prize winning hole 46 and a closed state in which a prize cannot be won by the opening / closing operation of a grand prize winning door 48 linked to a special electric accessory solenoid 49. Is done.

  The normal symbol display device 39 is a device that variably displays the normal symbol and notifies the player of the result of the normal symbol game hit determination. The normal symbol display device 39 is arranged in the lower right part of the game area 7. The normal symbol display device 39 is provided with a universal symbol LED display unit 50 as a normal symbol display area.

  The normal symbol is variably displayed after the normal symbol game hit determination is performed. Then, the fluctuation display is stopped after a lapse of a certain time from the start of the normal symbol fluctuation display, and the result of the normal symbol game hit determination is notified to the player by a combination of the symbols of the normal symbols that have been stopped and displayed.

  The normal symbol game hit determination is performed based on the winning of a game ball to the start gate 31.

  When the player is informed that the result of the normal symbol game hit determination is a win, the normal electric accessory solenoid 45 is driven. When the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 45 is driven, the pair of left and right movable pieces 44 and 44 are opened and closed, and the variable winning device 35 is switched between an open state and a closed state. When the variable winning device 35 is in an open state, a game ball can be won in the start port 33 for the second special figure 1.

  The open state of the variable winning device 35 ends when a predetermined time has passed or when a predetermined number of game balls have won the second special figure 1 start opening 33, Switch to the closed state. Switching between the open state and the closed state of the variable winning device 35 is configured to be performed a predetermined number of times (for example, once) set in advance.

  The special symbol display device 37 is a device that variably displays the special symbol and displays the result of the jackpot determination of the special symbol game. The special symbol display device 37 is arranged at the lower right of the game area 7 and at the upper right of the normal symbol display device 39.

  The special symbol is variably displayed after the jackpot determination of the special symbol game is performed. Then, the variation display is stopped after a lapse of a certain time from the start of the variation display of the special symbol, and the result of the big symbol determination of the special symbol game is displayed by a combination of the symbols of the special symbol that is stopped and displayed.

  In this embodiment, two types of special symbols, special symbol 1 and special symbol 2, are provided. In addition, two types of special symbol games are provided: a first special symbol game in which special symbol 1 is variably displayed and a second special symbol game in which special symbol 2 is variably displayed.

  The jackpot determination of the first special symbol game is performed based on the winning of the game ball to the first special figure 1 start port 32 and the second special figure 1 start port 33. On the other hand, the jackpot determination of the second special symbol game is performed based on the winning of the game ball to the special figure 2 starting port 34. In this way, the jackpot determination of the first special symbol game and the jackpot determination of the second special symbol game are performed independently (not related to each other).

  Note that the special symbol display device 37 is provided with two types of display parts, a special figure first LED display part 53 and a special figure second LED display part 54. The special figure 1st LED display part 53 and the special figure 2nd LED display part 54 are arranged in parallel up and down. The special symbol 1 LED display section 53 displays the special symbol 1 in a variable manner, and displays the result of the jackpot determination of the first special symbol game by the combination of the symbols that are stopped. On the other hand, the special symbol 2 LED display section 54 displays the variation of the special symbol 2 and displays the result of the jackpot determination of the second special symbol game by the combination of the symbols that are stopped.

  Thus, the special symbol 1 of the special figure 1st LED display part 53 and the special symbol 2 of the special figure 2nd LED display part 54 are simultaneously variably displayed in parallel. That is, when the game ball is won at the first special figure 1 start port 32 and the second special figure 1 start port 33 and the special symbol 1 is variably displayed on the special figure first LED display unit 53, When the game ball wins at the start port 34 for 2 (the variation display of the special symbol 1 is continued), the special symbol 2 is variably displayed on the special symbol second LED display unit 54.

  When one special symbol 1 of the special symbol 1 LED display portion 53 and the special symbol 2 of the special symbol second LED display portion 54 is stopped and displayed in a combination of lost symbols, the other special symbol 1 is displayed. The variable display of symbols is continued as it is. On the other hand, when one special symbol of the special symbol 1 of the special symbol first LED display unit 53 and the special symbol 2 of the special symbol second LED display unit 54 is stopped and displayed in a combination of jackpot symbols, the special symbol of the other The symbol variation display (more specifically, variation display time measurement) is interrupted, and the variation display (more specifically, variation display time measurement) is resumed after the big hit game is over.

  Note that, as described above, the interruption of the special symbol variable display means that the time measurement of the special symbol variable display is interrupted, and the special symbol 1 and the special symbol No. The state in which the special symbol 2 of the two-LED display unit 54 fluctuates (apparent variation display) can be seen by the player as it is.

  The decorative symbol display device 38 is a device that variably displays a plurality of decorative symbols and notifies the player of the result of the decorative symbol game. The decorative symbol display device 38 is installed in the opening 14 that is opened substantially in the center of the game area 7. The decorative symbol display device 38 is provided with a liquid crystal display unit 51 as a display region for a plurality of decorative symbols. In the liquid crystal display unit 51, three display areas of left, middle, and right are formed.

  When the decorative symbol game is started, the plurality of decorative symbols are variably displayed so as to circulate independently in the three display areas. The variable display is stopped after a lapse of a certain time from the start of the variable display of a plurality of decorative symbols, and the plurality of decorative symbols are stopped and displayed in a row in three display areas. Then, the result of the decorative symbol game is notified to the player by a combination of the symbols of the plurality of decorative symbols that are stopped and displayed.

  In the present embodiment, symbols “0”, “1”, “2”, “3”, “4”, “5”, “6”, “7” are used as the decorative symbols. When the result of the decorative symbol game is a win, the combination of the decorative symbol symbols that are stopped and displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 51 is “000”, “111”, “222”, “333”, “444”. ”,“ 555 ”,“ 666 ”, and“ 777 ”.

  When the result of the decorative symbol game is notified to the player, various effects by images (moving image data) are displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 51. As described above, in the decorative symbol game, a plurality of decorative symbols are displayed in a variable manner on the liquid crystal display unit 51, and various notice effects accompanying the variable display of the decorative symbols are displayed. It is increasing.

  The liquid crystal display unit 51 of the decorative symbol display device 38 is provided with a special symbol fluctuation holding number display unit 52. The special symbol variation holding number display section 52 notifies the player of the number of variation suspensions of the special symbol 1 of the first special symbol game. The special symbol fluctuation hold count display section 52 is provided with a first special symbol change hold count display section 55. The first special symbol variation holding number display unit 55 is arranged at the lower left portion of the liquid crystal display unit 51.

  The first special symbol variation holding number display section 55 displays the number of variation suspensions of the special symbol 1 of the first special symbol game. The number of variable suspensions of the special symbol 1 of the first special symbol game displayed on the first special symbol variation suspension number display unit 55 is supplied to the first special symbol 1 start port 32 and the second special symbol 1 start port 33. It is added in accordance with the winning of the game ball, or subtracted in accordance with the fluctuation display of special symbol 1 (big hit determination). In addition, the upper limit of the number of variable suspensions of the special symbol 1 of the first special symbol game is set to four times.

  Hereinafter, the decorative symbol game will be described in detail.

  The decorative symbol game is performed based on winning of game balls to the first special figure 1 start port 32 and the second special figure 1 start port 33. More specifically, in the decorative symbol game, the jackpot determination of the first special symbol game was performed based on the winning of the game ball to the first special figure 1 start port 32 and the second special diagram 1 start port 33. In this case, the determination is made based on the result of the jackpot determination of the first special symbol game.

  Therefore, when it is determined that the result of the jackpot determination of the first special symbol game is a jackpot, the result of the decorative symbol game is determined to be a win. On the other hand, when it is determined that the result of the jackpot determination of the first special symbol game is a loss, the result of the decorative symbol game is determined to be a loss. As described above, the result of the decorative symbol game is configured to be linked with the result of the jackpot determination of the first special symbol game.

  It should be noted that the result of the decorative symbol game is configured not to be linked with the result of the jackpot determination of the second special symbol game.

  In addition, when the result of the jackpot determination of the first special symbol game is a jackpot (when the result of the decorative symbol game is a winner) and when the result of the jackpot determination of the second special symbol game is a jackpot game Is started.

  Hereinafter, the jackpot game will be described in detail.

  The jackpot game is a game when the gaming state is a jackpot gaming state. In the big hit game, the player is given a game state that is more advantageous than a game in which the game state is the normal state. The jackpot game state is shifted from the normal state by operating the condition device when the result of the jackpot determination of either the first special symbol game or the second special symbol game is a jackpot. The condition device is a device that is a condition for operating the accessory continuous operation device. Further, the accessory continuous operation device is a device for continuously operating the special prize device 36 (special electric accessory).

  More specifically, when the result of the jackpot determination of the first special symbol game is a jackpot (when the result of the decorative symbol game is a hit) and when the result of the jackpot determination of the second special symbol game is a jackpot, The special electric accessory solenoid 49 is continuously driven. When the special electric accessory solenoid 49 is continuously driven, the opening / closing operation of the special winning opening door 48 is continuously performed, and the continuous switching between the open state and the closed state of the special winning device 36 (continuous operation). ) Is performed. Then, when the big winning device 36 is in an open state, the game ball can be won in the big winning port 46 of the big winning device 36.

  The open state (per time) of the special winning device 36 is when a predetermined time (30 seconds in the present embodiment) elapses or a predetermined number (in the present embodiment, When ten (10) game balls have won the big prize opening 46 of the big prize winning device 36, the game is finished and switched to the closed state. In addition, after switching to the closed state, the special winning device 36 is switched to the opened state again when a predetermined time (3 seconds in the present embodiment) elapses.

  Thus, in the big hit game, the continuous operation of the big winning device 36 is performed a preset number of times (in the present embodiment, a total of 16 times). Hereinafter, the continuous operation of the big winning device 36 in the big hit game is referred to as “round game”. Further, the continuous operation of the big winning device 36 in the big hit game is referred to as “round”. That is, the round game is played for a total of 16 rounds.

  Note that the gaming machine 1 is provided with a probability variation state and an electric support game state in addition to a normal state as an internal gaming state.

  The probability variation state (hereinafter, referred to as “probability variation state”) is a gaming state that shifts from the normal state (non-probability variation state) when the probability variation function is activated in the first and second special symbol games. When the game state of the first and second special symbol games shifts from the normal state (non-probability change state) to the probability change state, there is a probability that the result of the jackpot determination of the first and second special symbol games is determined to be a big hit. Probability higher than the normal state. When the game state of the first and second special symbol games shifts from the normal state (non-probability change state) to the probability change state, the game state is more advantageous to the player than the normal state.

  Note that the probability variation function is configured to operate according to a combination of symbols (determined symbols) in which a plurality of decorative symbols are stopped and displayed. In the present embodiment, the probability variation function is configured to operate when the combination of fixed symbols of a plurality of decorative symbols is “333” or “777”.

  In addition, when the game state of the first and second special symbol games shifts from the normal state (non-probability change state) to the probability change state (or even when not changed), the special symbol 1 and the special symbol 2 The function of shortening the fluctuation time of the system in the normal state (special symbol fluctuation time reduction function) is configured to operate with a probability of 100%.

  The electric support game state is a game state in which at least one state is combined with at least one of a symbol variation time shortened state, a normal symbol probability variation state, and an ordinary electric accessory release extended state in a normal symbol game. is there.

  The variation time shortening state (hereinafter referred to as “time-short state”) in the normal symbol game is a game state that shifts from the normal state (non-time-short state) when the variation time shortening function is activated. When the game state of the normal symbol game shifts from the normal state (non-short-time state) to the short-time state, the variation time of the normal symbol displayed on the normal symbol LED display unit 50 of the normal symbol display device 39 is shorter than the normal state. Is done.

  The normal symbol probability variation state in the normal symbol game is a game state in which the normal symbol probability variation function is activated to shift from a normal state (a state in which the normal symbol probability variation function is not activated). When the normal symbol probability variation function is activated, the probability that the result of the normal symbol game hit determination is a win is higher than that in the normal state.

  In the normal symbol game, the normal electric accessory release extension state is a gaming state in which the normal electric accessory release extension function is activated to shift from the normal state (the state in which the normal electric accessory release extension function is not activated). When the ordinary electric accessory opening / extending function is activated, the time per one time that the variable winning device 35 is opened is extended more than before the ordinary electric accessory opening / extending function is activated.

  Thus, when the electric support game state is entered, a game state in which a game ball is likely to win a prize at the start port 33 for the second special figure 1 (a game state in which an electric Chu support function is added) is entered. That is, when the electric support game state is entered, in the normal symbol game, the game state is more advantageous to the player than the normal state (a game state that is not the electric support game state).

  In addition, the transition from the normal state (the game state that is not the electric support game state) to the electric support game state is the result of the jackpot determination result of the first special symbol game and the jackpot determination result of the second special symbol game Is set to be performed with a probability of 100%.

  Next, the configuration of the main control circuit 100 that mainly controls the gaming operation of the gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG.

As shown in FIG. 4, the main control circuit 100 mainly includes a main control CPU 101, a main control ROM 105, a main control RAM 104, and a main control input / output circuit 102.
The main control CPU 101, the main control ROM 105, the main control RAM 104, and the main control input / output circuit 102 are mutually connected by a bus. The main control ROM 105 stores in advance control programs and control data used for various control processes. The main control RAM 104 temporarily stores processing items by the main control CPU 101. The main control CPU 101 uses the main control RAM 104 as a work area, and executes a control operation based on a control program stored in the main control ROM 105, various control data, and the like. A main control clock circuit 103 is connected to the main control CPU 101. The main control clock circuit 103 generates a clock signal, and the clock signal is input to the main control CPU 101 every predetermined period (for example, 4 mS).

  The main control input / output circuit 102 serves as a receiving unit for various signals output from the outside, and includes a starting gate sensor 40, a first opening sensor 41 for the first special figure 1, a starting opening sensor 42 for the second special figure 1, It is electrically connected to the start port sensor 43 for FIG. The main control input / output circuit 102 serves as a transmission unit for various signals (commands) transmitted from the main control CPU 101 via the solenoid drive circuit 60, the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 45 and the special electric accessory solenoid 49, A special map first LED display unit 53, a special map second LED display unit 54, a general map LED display unit 50, a sub control input / output circuit 202 of the sub control circuit 200, etc. It is connected to the.

As shown in FIG. 5, each time a clock signal is input from the main control clock circuit 103 to the main control CPU 101, the main control RAM 104 stores a value obtained by repeatedly adding 1 from “0” to “199”. A counter 150 is provided. The jackpot counter 150 includes a jackpot counter 167 for special figure 1 and a jackpot counter 168 for special figure 2.
In the present embodiment, the jackpot counter 150 is configured to provide a counter for each of the first special symbol game and the second special symbol game (that is, a configuration in which two counters are provided), but only one counter is provided. It is good also as a structure to provide.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 5, the main control RAM 104 stores a numerical value obtained by repeatedly adding 1 from “0” to “199” every time a clock signal is input from the main control clock circuit 103 to the main control CPU 101. A variation pattern selection counter 151 is provided. The fluctuation pattern selection counter 151 includes a fluctuation pattern selection counter 169 for special figure 1 and a fluctuation pattern selection counter 170 for special figure 2.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 5, the main control RAM 104 is provided with a special-purpose timer counter 152 used for measuring the variable display time of special symbols (special symbol 1 and special symbol 2) of the special symbol game. . The special figure timer counter 152 includes a special figure 1 timer counter 171 and a special figure 2 timer counter 172.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 5, the main control RAM 104 is provided with a special figure variation counter 153 used for measuring the number of fluctuations of special symbols (special symbol 1 and special symbol 2) of the special symbol game.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 5, the main control RAM 104 is provided with a special figure variable suspension number counter 154 used for measuring the number of variable suspensions of special symbols (special symbol 1 and special symbol 2) of the special symbol game. . The special figure variable suspension counter 154 stores numerical values from “0” to “4”. It should be noted that the upper limit of the number of times that the special symbol game is suspended is four, and the counter value of the special symbol variation suspension number counter 154 is “4” at the maximum. The special figure variable suspension number counter 154 includes a special figure 1 variable hold number counter 173 and a special figure 2 variable hold number counter 174.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 5, the main control RAM 104 is provided with a big prize opening number counter 155 used for measuring the number of winning game balls to the big prize opening 46 of the big prize device 36.

Further, as shown in FIG. 5, the main control RAM 104 is provided with a large winning device continuous operation number counter 156 used for measuring the number of continuous operations (rounds) of the large winning device 36.
A numerical value from “1” to “16” is stored in the large winning device continuous operation number counter 156. The numerical value is incremented by one for each continuous operation (round) of the big winning device 36. The upper limit of the number of continuous operations (rounds) of the big winning device 36 is 16, and the maximum value of the big winning device continuous operation number counter 156 is “16”.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 5, the main control RAM 104 is provided with a special prize opening / closing timer counter 157 that is used to measure the time when the special prize winning device 36 is in the open state or the time when it is closed.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 5, the main control RAM 104 is provided with a plurality of main control counter value storage areas 158 in which the counter values of various counters are stored appropriately.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 5, the main control RAM 104 is provided with a condition device operation flag 159 that indicates whether or not the condition device is operating. The condition device operation flag 159 is set to an off state when the condition device is not operating. On the other hand, the condition device operation flag 159 is set to an ON state when the condition device is operating.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 5, the main control RAM 104 is provided with an accessory continuous operating device operation flag 160 that indicates whether or not the accessory continuous operating device is operating. The accessory continuous operation device operation flag 160 is set to an off state when the accessory continuous operation device is not operating. On the other hand, the accessory continuous operation device operation flag 160 is set to an ON state when the accessory continuous operation device is operating.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 5, the main control RAM 104 is provided with a big hit flag 161 indicating whether or not the result of the big hit determination of the special symbol game (the first special symbol game and the second special symbol game) is a big hit. It is done. The jackpot flag 161 is set to ON when the result of the jackpot determination of the special symbol game (the first special symbol game and the second special symbol game) is a big hit. On the other hand, the big hit flag 161 is set to an off state when the result of the big hit determination of the special symbol game (the first special symbol game and the second special symbol game) is not a big hit.

  Further, in the main control RAM 104, as shown in FIG. 5, is the special symbol displayed on the special symbol first LED display unit 53 and the special symbol second LED display unit 54 of the special symbol display device 37 changing? A special symbol fluctuation display flag 162 indicating whether or not is provided. The special symbol fluctuation display flag 162 is set to an ON state when the special symbols displayed on the special symbol first LED display unit 53 and the special symbol second LED display unit 54 of the special symbol display device 37 are fluctuating. Is done. On the other hand, the special symbol fluctuation display flag 162 is turned off when the special symbols displayed on the special symbol first LED display unit 53 and the special symbol second LED display unit 54 of the special symbol display device 37 are not fluctuating. Is set. The special symbol fluctuation display flag 162 includes a special figure 1 fluctuation display flag 175 and a special figure 2 fluctuation display flag 176.

  In addition, in the main control RAM 104, as shown in FIG. 5, whether the game state of the special symbol game (the first special symbol game and the second special symbol game) is in a probabilistic state (the special symbol probability variation function is in operation). A special symbol probability variation flag 163 indicating whether or not is provided. The special symbol probability variation flag 163 is set to an on state when the gaming state of the special symbol game (the first special symbol game and the second special symbol game) is the probability variation state (the special symbol probability variation function is in operation). Is done. On the other hand, the special symbol probability variation flag 163 is turned off when the gaming state of the special symbol game (the first special symbol game and the second special symbol game) is not the probability variation state (the special symbol probability variation function is in operation). Is set.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 5, the main control RAM 104 is provided with a special symbol variation time reduction flag 164 that indicates whether or not the special symbol variation time reduction function is in operation. The special symbol variation time shortening flag 164 is set to an ON state when the special symbol variation time shortening function is in operation. On the other hand, the special symbol variation time shortening flag 164 is set to an off state when the special symbol variation time shortening function is not in operation.

  Further, in the main control RAM 104, as shown in FIG. 5, a special symbol variation time measurement interruption flag 165 that indicates whether or not the time measurement of the variation display of the special symbol (special symbol 1 and special symbol 2) is suspended. Is provided. The special symbol variation time measurement interruption flag 165 is set to the ON state when the time measurement of the variation display of the special symbol (special symbol 1 and special symbol 2) is suspended. On the other hand, the special symbol variation time measurement interruption flag 165 is set to the off state when the time measurement of the special symbol (special symbol 1 and special symbol 2) is not suspended. The special symbol variation time measurement interruption flag 165 includes a special figure 1 interruption flag 178 and a special figure 2 interruption flag 179.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 5, the main control RAM 104 is provided with a big winning opening opening flag 166 that indicates whether or not the big winning device 36 is in an open state. The big winning opening opening flag 166 is set to an on state when the big winning device 36 is in an open state. On the other hand, the special winning opening opening flag 166 is set to the off state when the special winning device 36 is in the closed state.

  The main control ROM 105 is provided with a big hit determination first table storage area 185 as shown in FIG. The big hit determination first table storage area 185 stores a big hit determination first table 190. The big hit determination first table 190 is when the game state of the special symbol game (the first special symbol game and the second special symbol game) is not the probability variation state but the normal state (when the special symbol probability variation function is not activated). Based on the counter value of the jackpot counter 150, it is used to determine whether or not the result of the jackpot determination of the special symbol game (the first special symbol game and the second special symbol game) is a jackpot.

  As shown in FIG. 7A, the big hit determination first table 190 includes a “counter value” indicating a counter value of the big hit counter 150, a “determination result” (big hit determination) corresponding to the “counter value”, Consists of. In this embodiment, when the count value of the big hit counter 150 is “7”, the determination result is a big hit, and when the counter value is other than that, the determination result is lost. That is, the probability that the result of the big hit determination of the special symbol game (the first special symbol game and the second special symbol game) is determined to be a big hit is set to 1/200.

  The main control ROM 105 is provided with a big hit determination second table storage area 186 as shown in FIG. The big hit determination second table storage area 186 stores a big hit determination second table 191. The big hit determination second table 191 is a table of the big hit counter 150 when the gaming state of the special symbol game (the first special symbol game and the second special symbol game) is a certain change state (when the special symbol probability variation function is activated). Based on the counter value, it is used to determine whether or not the result of the jackpot determination of the special symbol game (the first special symbol game and the second special symbol game) is a jackpot.

  As shown in FIG. 7B, the big hit determination second table 191 includes a “counter value” indicating a counter value of the big hit counter 150, a “determination result” (big hit determination) corresponding to the “counter value”, Consists of. In this embodiment, when the count value of the big hit counter 150 is “7, 30, 50, 70, 90, 110, 130, 150, 170, 190”, the determination result is a big hit, and the counter value is In other cases, the determination result is lost. That is, the probability that the result of the jackpot determination of the special symbol game (the first special symbol game and the second special symbol game) is determined to be a jackpot is set to 10/200.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 6, the main control ROM 105 is provided with a special figure 1 big hit variation pattern selection table storage area 187. The special figure 1 big hit fluctuation pattern selection table storage area 187 stores a special figure 1 big hit fluctuation pattern selection table 192. The special figure 1 big hit fluctuation pattern selection table 192 is a counter of the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern selection counter 169 when it is determined that the big hit judgment result of the first special symbol game among the special symbol games is a big hit. This is used when a variation pattern related to the special symbol 1 is selected based on the value.

  As shown in FIG. 8A, the special figure 1 big hit fluctuation pattern selection table 192 corresponds to the “counter value” indicating the counter value of the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern selection counter 169 and this “counter value”. “Fluctuation pattern”.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 6, the main control ROM 105 is provided with a special variation shift pattern selection table storage area 188 for FIG. In the special figure 1 loss fluctuation pattern selection table storage area 188, a special figure 1 fluctuation fluctuation pattern selection table 193 is stored. The special figure 1 change pattern selection table 193 is a counter of the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern selection counter 169 when it is determined that the result of the jackpot determination of the first special symbol game among the special symbol games is a loss. This is used when a variation pattern related to the special symbol 1 is selected based on the value.

  As shown in FIG. 8B, the special figure 1 loss fluctuation pattern selection table 193 corresponds to the “counter value” indicating the counter value of the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern selection counter 169 and the “counter value”. “Fluctuation pattern”.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 6, the main control ROM 105 is provided with a special pattern 2 variation pattern selection table storage area 189. The special figure 2 variation pattern selection table storage area 189 stores a special figure 2 variation pattern selection table 194. The special pattern 2 variation pattern selection table 194 is a special symbol 2 based on the counter value of the special pattern 2 variation pattern selection counter 170 when the big special determination of the second special symbol game among the special symbol games is made. It is used when selecting a variation pattern.

  As shown in FIG. 8C, the special pattern 2 variation pattern selection table 194 includes a “counter value” indicating a counter value of the special pattern 2 variation pattern selection counter 170 and a “counter value” corresponding to the “counter value”. Variation pattern ".

  Next, the configuration of the sub-control circuit 200 that mainly controls the game performance operation will be described with reference to FIG.

As shown in FIG. 4, the sub control circuit 200 mainly includes a sub control CPU 201, a sub control ROM 205, a sub control RAM 204, and a sub control input / output circuit 202.
The sub control CPU 201, sub control ROM 205, sub control RAM 204, and sub control input / output circuit 202 are connected to each other by a bus. The sub-control ROM 205 stores a control program and control data used for various control processes in advance. The sub control RAM 204 temporarily stores processing items performed by the sub control CPU 201. The sub-control CPU 201 uses the sub-control RAM 204 as a work area, and executes a control operation based on a control program stored in the sub-control ROM 205 and various control data. A sub control clock circuit 203 is connected to the sub control CPU 201. The sub control clock circuit 203 generates a clock signal, and the clock signal is input to the sub control CPU 201 every predetermined cycle (for example, 4 mS).

  The sub control input / output circuit 202 is electrically connected to the main control input / output circuit 102 of the main control circuit 100 and the like as a receiving unit for various signals output externally. The sub control input / output circuit 202 is electrically connected to the display control input / output circuit 302 of the display control circuit 300 as a transmission unit for various signals (commands) transmitted from the sub control CPU 201.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 9, the sub control RAM 204 stores a numerical value obtained by repeatedly adding 1 from “0” to “99” every time a clock signal is input from the sub control clock circuit 203 to the sub control CPU 61. An effect pattern selection counter 250 is provided.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 9, the sub control RAM 204 stores a numerical value obtained by repeatedly adding 1 from “0” to “99” every time a clock signal is input from the sub control clock circuit 203 to the sub control CPU 61. The big hit effect pattern selection counter 251 is provided.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 9, the sub control RAM 204 stores a numerical value obtained by repeatedly adding 1 from “0” to “99” every time a clock signal is input from the sub control clock circuit 203 to the sub control CPU 61. A sub-lifting effect pattern selection counter 252 is provided.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 9, the sub control RAM 204 is provided with a plurality of sub control counter value storage areas 253 in which the counter values of various counters are appropriately stored.

  Further, the sub-control ROM 205 is provided with an effect pattern selection table storage area 260 as shown in FIG. An effect pattern selection table 265 is stored in the effect pattern selection table storage area 260. The effect pattern selection table 265 selects an effect pattern based on the counter value of the effect pattern selection counter 250 when it is determined that the jackpot determination result of the first special symbol game among the special symbol games is a jackpot. It is used when.

  As shown in FIG. 11, the effect pattern selection table 265 includes “counter value” indicating the counter value of the effect pattern selection counter 250 and “effect pattern” corresponding to the “counter value”.

  In the present embodiment, the “effect pattern” is to set the effect contents of a plurality of decorative symbols that are variably displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 51 of the decorative symbol display device 38. The performance patterns are classified into “per reach”, “reach loss”, and “complete loss” according to the contents.

  “Per reach” is the content of the effect that is notified that the result of the decorative symbol game is a success after the reach effect. The “reach lose” is the effect that is notified that the result of the decorative symbol game is lost after the reach effect. “Completely lost” refers to the contents of the effect that is notified that there is no reach effect and the result of the decorative symbol game is lost.

  “Per reach” is divided into “per normal reach”, “per super reach”, and “per super reach 2” according to the contents. The “reach lose” is classified into “normal reach lose”, “super reach 1 lose”, and “super reach 2 lose” according to the content.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 10, the sub control ROM 205 is provided with a special figure 1 big hit effect pattern selection table storage area 261. The special figure 1 big hit effect pattern selection table storage area 261 stores a special figure 1 big hit effect pattern selection table 266. The special figure 1 jackpot effect pattern selection table 266 is based on the count value of the jackpot effect pattern selection counter 251 when it is determined that the jackpot determination result of the first special symbol game among the special symbol games is a big hit. This is used when selecting a jackpot effect pattern.

  As shown in FIG. 12 (a), the special figure 1 jackpot effect pattern selection table 266 includes a “counter value” indicating a counter value of the jackpot effect pattern selection counter 251 and a “hit effect” corresponding to the “counter value”. "Pattern".

  Further, as shown in FIG. 10, the sub control ROM 205 is provided with a special figure 2 jackpot effect pattern selection table storage area 262. The special figure 2 jackpot effect pattern selection table storage area 262 stores a special figure 2 jackpot effect pattern selection table 267. The special figure 2 jackpot effect pattern selection table 267 is based on the count value of the jackpot effect pattern selection counter 251 when it is determined that the result of the jackpot determination of the second special symbol game among the special symbol games is a big hit. This is used when selecting a jackpot effect pattern.

  As shown in FIG. 12B, the special figure 2 jackpot effect pattern selection table 267 includes a “counter value” indicating the counter value of the jackpot effect pattern selection counter 251 and a “hit effect” corresponding to the “counter value”. "Pattern".

  Further, as shown in FIG. 10, the sub control ROM 205 is provided with a sub-lifting effect pattern selection table storage area 263 for special figure 1. The special figure 1 sub-lifting effect pattern selection table storage area 263 stores a special figure 1 sub-lifting effect pattern selection table 268. The special figure 1 sub-lifting effect pattern selection table 268 selects a sub-lifting effect pattern based on the counter value of the sub-lifting effect pattern selection counter 252 when the first special symbol game jackpot determination is made. It is used when.

  As shown in FIG. 13A, the special figure 1 sub-lifting effect pattern selection table 268 includes a “counter value” indicating the counter value of the special figure 1 sub-lifting effect pattern selection counter 252 and the “counter value”. And “sub-live-up effect patterns” corresponding to

  Further, as shown in FIG. 10, the sub-control ROM 205 is provided with a sub-lifting effect pattern selection table storage area 264 for special figure 2. In the special figure 2 sub-lifting effect pattern selection table storage area 264, a special figure 2 sub-lifting effect pattern selection table 269 is stored. The special figure 2 sub-lifting effect pattern selection table 269 selects a sub-lifting effect pattern based on the counter value of the sub-lifting effect pattern selection counter 252 when the second special symbol game jackpot determination is performed. It is used when.

  As shown in FIG. 13B, the special figure 2 sub-lifting effect pattern selection table 269 includes a “counter value” indicating the counter value of the special figure 2 sub-lifting effect pattern selection counter 252 and this “counter value”. And “sub-live-up effect patterns” corresponding to

  Next, the configuration of the display control circuit 300 that mainly controls the display of the liquid crystal display unit 51 of the decorative symbol display device 38 will be described with reference to FIG.

As shown in FIG. 4, the display control circuit 300 mainly includes a display control CPU 301, a display control ROM 305, a display control RAM 304, a VDP 306, a VROM 307, a VRAM 308, and a display control input / output circuit 302. The
The display control CPU 301, the display control ROM 305, the display control RAM 304, the VDP 306, the VROM 307, the VRAM 308, and the display control input / output circuit 302 are mutually connected by a bus. The display control ROM 305 stores in advance control programs and control data used for various control processes. The display control RAM 304 temporarily stores items to be processed by the display control CPU 301. The VROM 307 stores a display program, display data used for various display processes, and the like in advance. In the VRAM 308, processing items by the VDP 306 are temporarily stored. Note that a display control clock circuit 303 is connected to the display control CPU 301. The display control clock circuit 303 generates a clock signal, and the clock signal is input to the display control CPU 301 every predetermined period (for example, 4 ms).

  The display control CPU 301 uses the display control RAM 304 as a work area, and based on various signals (commands) transmitted from the sub control CPU 201, signals based on control programs stored in the display control ROM 305, various control data, and the like. (Command) is set and output to the VDP 306. The VDP 306 selects display data corresponding to a signal (command) from the display control CPU 301 from the VROM 307 and transmits it to the decorative symbol display device 38 via the LCD circuit 309.

  The display control input / output circuit 302 is electrically connected to the sub-control input / output circuit 202 of the sub-control circuit 200 as a receiving unit for various signals output externally. The display control input / output circuit 302 is electrically connected to the LCD circuit 309 and the like as a transmission unit for various signals (commands) transmitted from the VDP 306.

  In this embodiment, “display data” means that the player is reminded of the result of the big hit determination of the special symbol game (the first special symbol game and the second special symbol game) by the appearance of a background screen, a mini character, or the like. The display position and display of the video data in response to a plurality of video data (moving image data) for displaying the effect and the effect of the variable display of the decorative symbols (decorative symbol game), and the signal (command) from the display control CPU 301 It refers to data related to timing and the like. That is, the VDP 306 can display various effects on the liquid crystal display unit 51 of the decorative symbol display device 38 in accordance with a signal (command) from the display control CPU 301 to enhance the player's interest.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 14, the display control RAM 304 stores a numerical value obtained by repeatedly adding 1 from “0” to “99” every time a clock signal is input from the display control clock circuit 303 to the display control CPU 301. A notice effect content selection counter 350 is provided.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 14, the display control RAM 304 stores a numerical value obtained by repeatedly adding 1 from “0” to “99” every time a clock signal is input from the display control clock circuit 303 to the display control CPU 301. The big hit effect content selection counter 351 is provided.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 14, the display control RAM 304 stores a numerical value obtained by repeatedly adding 1 from “0” to “99” every time a clock signal is input from the display control clock circuit 303 to the display control CPU 301. Sub-enhancement effect content selection counter 352 is provided.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 14, the display control RAM 304 is provided with a plurality of display control counter value storage areas 353 in which counter values of various counters are stored appropriately.

  Further, the display control ROM 305 is provided with a notice effect content selection table storage area 360, as shown in FIG. In the notice effect content selection table storage area 360, a notice effect content selection table 365 is stored. The notice effect content selection table 365 is based on the counter value of the notice effect content selection counter 350 when it is determined that the big hit determination result of the first special symbol game among the special symbol games is a big hit. Is used when selecting.

  As shown in FIG. 16, the notice effect content selection table 365 includes “counter value” indicating the counter value of the notice effect content selection counter 350 and “notice effect content” corresponding to this “counter value”. The

  Further, as shown in FIG. 15, the special control 1 big hit effect content selection table storage area 361 is provided in the display control ROM 305. The special figure 1 big hit effect content selection table storage area 361 stores a special figure 1 big hit effect content selection table 366. The special figure 1 jackpot effect content selection table 366 is based on the count value of the jackpot effect content selection counter 351 when it is determined that the jackpot determination result of the first special symbol game among the special symbol games is a big hit. This is used when selecting the contents of the big hit effect.

  As shown in FIG. 17, the special figure 1 jackpot effect content selection table 366 includes a “counter value” indicating the counter value of the jackpot effect content selection counter 351, and a “hit effect content” corresponding to the “counter value”. It is comprised by.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 15, the special control 2 big hit effect content selection table storage area 362 is provided in the display control ROM 305. In the special figure 2 jackpot effect content selection table storage area 362, a special figure 2 jackpot effect content selection table 367 is stored. The special figure 2 jackpot effect content selection table 367 is based on the count value of the jackpot effect content selection counter 351 when it is determined that the jackpot determination result of the second special symbol game among the special symbol games is a big hit. This is used when selecting the contents of the big hit effect.

  As shown in FIG. 18, the special figure 2 jackpot effect content selection table 367 includes a “counter value” indicating the counter value of the jackpot effect content selection counter 351, and a “hit effect content” corresponding to the “counter value”. It is comprised by.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 15, the display control ROM 305 is provided with a sub-lifting effect content selection table storage area 363 for special figure 1. In the special figure 1 sub-lifting effect content selection table storage area 363, a special figure 1 sub-lifting effect content selection table 368 is stored. The sub-lifting effect content selection table 368 for special figure 1 is used when selecting the sub-lifting effect content based on the counter value of the sub-lifting effect content selection counter 352.

  As shown in FIG. 19, the special figure 1 sub-lifting effect content selection table 368 includes a “counter value” indicating the counter value of the sub-lifting effect content selection counter 352 and a “sub-lifting effect” corresponding to this “counter value”. Content ".

  It should be noted that the sub-lifting effect content 1A and the sub-lifting effect content 1B of the sub-lifting effect selected in the sub-lifting effect content selection table 368 for the special figure 1 are the results of the jackpot determination of the first special symbol game to the player. It is an effect reminiscent of the player. The sub-lifting effect content 1A and the sub-lifting effect content 1B of the sub-lifting effect are displayed during the notice effect described later. The sub-lifting effect content 1A and the sub-lifting effect content 1B are selected regardless of the result of the jackpot determination of the first special symbol game, that is, whether the result of the jackpot determination is a big hit or a loss. Set to be possible.

  More specifically, in the present embodiment, the sub-lifting effect content 1A of the sub-lifting effect is displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 51 of the decorative symbol display device 38 as an effect of sudden rain. It should be noted that the sub boost effect content 1A of the sub boost effect is displayed only for a certain period of time (for example, 2 seconds) after the time t1 (for example, 2 seconds) has elapsed since the change of the right symbol to be described later is stopped. It is set (see FIGS. 36 and 37).

  Further, in the present embodiment, the sub-lifting effect content 1B of the sub-lifting effect is displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 51 of the decorative symbol display device 38 as an effect in which lightning suddenly occurs. In addition, the sub boost effect content 1B of the sub boost effect is similar to the sub boost effect content 1A, after a lapse of time t1 (for example, 2 seconds) since the change of the right pattern to be described later is stopped, for example, 2 seconds).

  Further, as shown in FIG. 15, the display control ROM 305 is provided with a sub-lifting effect content selection table storage area 364 for special figure 2. In the special drawing 2 sub-lifting effect content selection table storage area 364, a special drawing 2 sub-lifting effect content selection table 369 is stored. The sub-lifting effect content selection table 369 for special figure 2 is used when selecting the sub-lifting effect content based on the counter value of the sub-lifting effect content selection counter 352.

  As shown in FIG. 20, the special figure 2 sub-lifting effect content selection table 369 includes a “counter value” indicating the counter value of the sub-lifting effect content selection counter 352 and a “sub-lifting effect” corresponding to this “counter value”. Content ".

  It should be noted that the sub-lifting effect content 2A and the sub-lifting effect content 2B of the sub-lifting effect selected in the sub-lifting effect content selection table 369 for the special figure 2 are the results of the jackpot determination of the second special symbol game to the player. It is an effect reminiscent of the player. The sub-lifting effect content 2A and the sub-lifting effect content 2B of the sub-lifting effect are displayed at the time of the jackpot effect when the result of the jackpot determination of the second special symbol game is a jackpot. The sub-lifting effect content 2A and the sub-lifting effect content 2B are set to be selectable when the result of the jackpot determination of the second special symbol game is a jackpot.

  More specifically, the sub-enhancement effect content 2A of the sub-enhancement effect is displayed in the present embodiment on the liquid crystal display unit 51 of the decorative symbol display device 38 as an effect of sudden rain. It should be noted that the sub boost effect content 2A of the sub boost effect is displayed for a certain time (for example, 2 seconds) after elapse of time t1 (for example, 2 seconds) from the start of the display of the first interval effect among the big hit effects to be described later. To be set. (See FIG. 38).

  In addition, the sub-lifting effect content 2B of the sub-lifting effect is displayed in the present embodiment on the liquid crystal display unit 51 of the decorative symbol display device 38 as an effect in which lightning suddenly occurs. It should be noted that the sub-live effect content 2B of the sub-live effect is constant after the time t1 (for example, 2 seconds) has elapsed from the start of the display of the first interval effect among the jackpot effects described later, similarly to the sub-live effect content 2A. It is set so that only the time (for example, 2 seconds) is displayed.

  It should be noted that the sub-lifting effect contents 2A and 2B of the sub-lifting effect are set in substantially the same display mode as the sub-lifting effect contents 1A and 1B, respectively. Here, the substantially identical display mode refers to a display mode that is difficult to distinguish when viewed by the player. That is, it is difficult to distinguish between the sub-lifting effect contents 2A and 2B and the sub-lifting effect contents 1A and 1B when the player visually recognizes them.

  Next, the game flow of the gaming machine 1 will be briefly described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  First, in step S001, when a game ball wins the starting gate 31, a normal symbol game is performed. In the normal symbol game, the normal symbol game hit determination is performed based on the winning of the game ball to the start gate 31. The result of the normal symbol game hit determination is notified to the player by a combination of symbols of the normal symbol stopped and displayed on the normal symbol LED display unit 50 of the normal symbol display device 39.

  In step S002, if the result of the normal symbol game hit determination in step S001 is a win, the variable winning device 35 (ordinary electric accessory) switches between the open state and the closed state, and the normal electric player game is performed. . When the variable winning device 35 is switched to the open state, a game ball can be won in the start port 33 for the second special figure 1.

  In step S003, a special symbol game (first and second special symbol game) is performed.

  More specifically, when a game ball wins the first special figure 1 start opening 32 or the second special figure 1 start opening 33 switched to the open state in step S002, the first special symbol game is performed. In the first special symbol game, the jackpot determination of the first special symbol game is performed based on the winning of the game ball to the first special figure 1 start port 32 or the second special figure 1 start port 33. The result of the jackpot determination of the first special symbol game is displayed by a combination of symbols of the special symbol 1 stopped and displayed on the special symbol first LED display unit 53 of the special symbol display device 37.

  On the other hand, when a game ball wins the special figure 2 starting port 34, a second special symbol game is performed. In the second special symbol game, the big special determination of the second special symbol game is performed based on the winning of the game ball to the special figure 2 starting port 34. The result of the jackpot determination of the second special symbol game is displayed by a combination of symbols of the special symbol 2 stopped and displayed on the special symbol second LED display unit 54 of the special symbol display device 37.

  In step S004, when the first special symbol game is performed in step S003, the decorative symbol game is performed together with the first special symbol game. In the decorative symbol game, the hit determination is performed based on the result of the big hit determination of the first special symbol game. The result of the decorative symbol game is notified to the player by a combination of a plurality of decorative symbols stopped and displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 51 of the decorative symbol display device 38.

  In step S005, if the player is informed that the result of the decorative symbol game in step S004 is a win (the result of the jackpot determination in the first special symbol game in step 3 is displayed as a big hit), or When it is displayed that the result of the jackpot determination of the second special symbol game in step 3 is a jackpot, the special winning device 36 (special electric accessory) continuously switches between the open state and the closed state, and the special electric accessory A game is performed. When the big winning device 36 is switched to the open state, a game ball can be won in the big winning opening 46.

  Next, the first special symbol game process of the main control circuit 100 will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS.

In step S101, the main control CPU 101 determines whether or not a game ball has won the first special figure 1 start port 32 or the second special figure 1 start port 33.
When the main control CPU 101 determines that a game ball has won the first special figure 1 start opening 32 or the second special figure 1 start opening 33, that is, the main control CPU 101 has the first special figure 1 start opening sensor 41. If the winning signal of the first special figure 1 start port 32 or the second special figure 1 start port 33 of the second special figure 1 start port sensor 42 is received, the process proceeds to step S102.
On the other hand, when the main control CPU 101 determines that the game ball has not won the first special figure 1 start opening 32 or the second special figure 1 start opening 33, that is, the main control CPU 101 uses the first special figure 1 start opening. When the winning signal of the starting port 32 for the first special figure 1 of the starting port sensor 41 or the winning signal of the starting port 33 for the second special figure 1 of the starting port sensor 42 for the second special figure 1 is not received, The process proceeds to step S104.

In step S <b> 102, the main control CPU 101 determines whether or not the number of fluctuation suspensions of the special symbol 1 of the first special symbol game is 4 or more.
When the main control CPU 101 determines that the number of variable suspensions of the special symbol 1 of the first special symbol game is 4 or more, that is, when the counter value of the variable symbol counter 173 for special diagram 1 is “4”. The process proceeds to step S104.
On the other hand, if the main control CPU 101 determines that the number of fluctuation hold times of the special symbol 1 of the first special symbol game is not 4 or more, that is, if the counter value of the special figure 1 variable hold number counter 173 is not “4”. The process proceeds to step S103.

In step S103, the main control CPU 101 reads the current counter value of the special figure 1 jackpot counter 167 and the counter value of the special figure 1 variation pattern selection counter 169 and stores it in the appropriate main control counter value storage area 158. .
After performing the process of step S103, the main control CPU 101 proceeds to step S104.

In step S104, the main control CPU 101 determines whether or not the condition device is operating.
When the main control CPU 101 determines that the condition device is in operation, that is, when the condition device operation flag 159 is on, the main control circuit 100 performs the first special symbol game process of the flowchart of FIG. Return to.
On the other hand, if the main control CPU 101 determines that the condition device is not in operation, that is, if the condition device operation flag 159 is in the off state, the main control CPU 101 proceeds to step S105.

In step S <b> 105, the main control CPU 101 determines whether or not the time measurement for the variable display of the special symbol 1 is interrupted.
If the main control CPU 101 determines that the time measurement of the special symbol 1 variable display is interrupted, that is, if the special symbol 1 interrupt flag 178 is in the ON state, the main control CPU 101 proceeds to step S110.
On the other hand, if the main control CPU 101 determines that the time measurement of the variation display of the special symbol 1 is not interrupted, that is, if the special symbol 1 interruption flag 178 is in the OFF state, the main control CPU 101 proceeds to step S106.

In step S <b> 110, the main control CPU 101 determines whether or not a condition for canceling the interruption of the time measurement for the variable display of the special symbol 1 is satisfied. In the present embodiment, the condition for canceling the interruption of the time measurement of the variable display of the special symbol 1 is that the big hit game started due to the big hit determination result of the second special symbol game being a big hit. It is to end.
The main control CPU 101 starts when it is determined that the condition for canceling the interruption of the time measurement of the variable display of the special symbol 1 is satisfied, that is, because the result of the big special determination of the second special symbol game is a big hit. When the hit big hit game is finished, the process proceeds to step S111.
On the other hand, when the main control CPU 101 determines that the condition for canceling the interruption of the time measurement of the variation display of the special symbol 1 is not satisfied, that is, the result of the big special determination of the second special symbol game is a big hit. When the big hit game started due to this has not ended, the processing of the first special symbol game of the main control circuit 100 is returned to the flowchart of FIG.

In step S <b> 111, the main control CPU 101 cancels the interruption of time measurement for the variable display of the special symbol 1. Then, the main control CPU 101 cancels the interruption of the time measurement of the variable display of the special symbol 1 and then sets the interruption flag 178 for the special symbol 1 from the on state to the off state.
After performing the process of step S111, the main control CPU 101 proceeds to step S117.

In step S106 transferred from step S105, the main control CPU 101 determines whether or not the special symbol 1 displayed on the special symbol first LED display unit 53 of the special symbol display device 37 is changing.
When the main control CPU 101 determines that the special symbol 1 displayed on the special symbol first LED display unit 53 of the special symbol display device 37 is fluctuating, that is, the special symbol 1 variation display flag 175 is on. In the case, the process proceeds to step S112.
On the other hand, when the main control CPU 101 determines that the special symbol 1 displayed on the special symbol first LED display unit 53 of the special symbol display device 37 is not fluctuating, that is, the special symbol fluctuating display flag 175 is off. If there is, the process proceeds to step S107.

In step S <b> 112, the main control CPU 101 determines whether or not to interrupt the time measurement of the variable display of the special symbol 1 displayed on the special figure first LED display unit 53.
When the main control CPU 101 determines that the time measurement of the variation display of the special symbol 1 displayed on the special figure first LED display unit 53 is interrupted, that is, when the special figure 1 interruption flag 178 is on, The process proceeds to step S113.
On the other hand, when the main control CPU 101 determines not to interrupt the time measurement of the variable display of the special symbol 1 displayed on the special figure first LED display unit 53, that is, when the special figure 1 interruption flag 178 is in the off state. In step S117, the process proceeds to step S117.

In step S113, the main control CPU 101 interrupts the time measurement of the variable display of the special symbol 1 displayed on the special-figure first LED display unit 53. Even if the time measurement of the special symbol 1 variation display is interrupted, the player can visually recognize the variation of the special symbol 1 of the special symbol first LED display unit 53 (the appearance variation display) as it is. It becomes.
After performing the process of step S113, the main control CPU 101 proceeds to step S117.

In step S107 transferred from step S106, the main control CPU 101 determines whether or not the special symbol 1 displayed on the special symbol first LED display unit 53 is in the display time (special symbol stop symbol display time).
When the main control CPU 101 determines that the special symbol 1 displayed on the special symbol first LED display unit 53 is in the display time (special symbol stop symbol display time), that is, the counter value of the special symbol 1 timer counter 171 Is within the special symbol stop symbol display time set in step S120 described later, the process proceeds to step S121.
On the other hand, when the main control CPU 101 determines that the special symbol 1 displayed on the special symbol first LED display unit 53 is not in the display time (special symbol stop symbol display time), that is, the counter of the special symbol 1 timer counter 171. If the value is not within the special symbol stop symbol display time set in step S120 described later, the process proceeds to step S108.

In step S <b> 108, the main control CPU 101 determines whether or not the number of fluctuation suspensions of the special symbol 1 of the first special symbol game is 0 (zero).
When the main control CPU 101 determines that the number of variable suspensions of the special symbol 1 of the first special symbol game is 0 (zero), that is, when the counter value of the special symbol 1 variable suspension counter 173 is “0”. The processing of the first special symbol game of the main control circuit 100 is returned to the flowchart of FIG.
On the other hand, when the main control CPU 101 determines that the number of variable suspensions of the special symbol 1 of the first special symbol game is not 0 (zero), that is, when the counter value of the special symbol 1 variable suspension number counter 173 is not “0”. In step S109, the process proceeds to step S109.

In step S109, the main control CPU 101 makes a jackpot determination for the first special symbol game.
The main control CPU 101 stores the counter value of the special figure 1 big hit counter 167 stored in the appropriate main control counter value storage area 158 in step S103, and the big hit determination first table storage area 185 if it is in a probable variation state. The determination result corresponding to the counter value in the determined big hit determination first table 190 and, in the case of an uncertain change state, the counter value in the big hit determination second table 191 stored in the big hit determination second table storage area 186 Based on the corresponding determination result, it is determined whether or not the jackpot determination result of the first special symbol game is a jackpot. When it is determined that the first special symbol game is a big hit, the big hit flag 161 is set from the off state to the on state.

  If it is determined that the first special symbol game is a big hit, a big hit symbol is selected by the big hit symbol selection process. Then, it is determined whether the selected jackpot symbol is in a probable variation state (operation of the special symbol probability variation function is started) or not. If it is determined that the state is likely to change, the main control CPU 101 sets the special symbol probability variation flag 163 from the off state to the on state.

  After performing the process of step S109, the main control CPU 101 proceeds to step S114.

In step S114, the main control CPU 101 selects a variation pattern related to the special symbol 1.
When the result of the jackpot determination of the first special symbol game is a jackpot, the main control CPU 101 determines the counter of the special pattern variation pattern selection counter 169 for special chart 1 stored in the appropriate main control counter value storage area 158 in step S103. Then, the variation pattern related to the special symbol 1 is selected based on the determination result corresponding to the counter value in the special bonus variation pattern selection table 192 for special figure 1 stored in the special bonus variation pattern selection table storage area 187 for special figure 1.
On the other hand, if the result of the jackpot determination of the first special symbol game is a loss, the main control CPU 101 changes the special pattern 1 variation pattern selection counter 169 stored in the appropriate main control counter value storage area 158 in step S103. And a variation pattern related to the special symbol 1 is selected based on the determination result corresponding to the counter value in the special variation shift pattern selection table 193 stored in the special variation shift pattern selection table storage area 188. To do.
After performing the process of step S114, the main control CPU 101 proceeds to step S115.

In step S115, the main control CPU 101 transmits the variation pattern related to the special symbol 1 selected in step S114 to the sub-control circuit 200.
After performing the process of step S115, the main control CPU 101 proceeds to step S116.

In step S116, the main control CPU 101 starts the variation (variation display) of the special symbol 1 displayed on the special symbol first LED display unit 53 of the special symbol display device 37. Then, the main control CPU 101 sets the special figure 1 variation display flag 175 from the off state to the on state.
After performing the process of step S116, the main control CPU 101 returns the first special symbol game process of the main control circuit 100 to the flowchart of FIG.

In step S117 transferred from step S111 or step S113, the main control CPU 101 determines whether or not a predetermined special symbol variation time (variation pattern related to the special symbol 1) set in advance has elapsed. judge.
When the variation time of the special symbol 1 has passed the special symbol variation time, that is, when the counter value of the special symbol 1 timer counter 171 has passed the variation pattern related to the special symbol 1 selected in step S114. Proceeds to step S118.
On the other hand, the main control CPU 101 displays the variation pattern for the special symbol 1 when the variation time of the special symbol 1 has not passed the special symbol variation time, that is, the counter value of the special symbol 1 timer counter 171 is selected in step S114. If not, the first special symbol game processing of the main control circuit 100 is returned to the flowchart of FIG.

In step S <b> 118, the main control CPU 101 transmits a confirmation signal to the sub control circuit 200.
After performing the process of step S118, the main control CPU 101 proceeds to step S119.

In step S119, the main control CPU 101 stops the fluctuation (variation display) of the special symbol 1 displayed on the special figure first LED display unit 53. Then, the main control CPU 101 sets the special figure 1 fluctuation display flag 175 from the on state to the off state.
After performing the process of step S119, the main control CPU 101 proceeds to step S120.

In step S120, the main control CPU 101 sets the display time (special symbol stop symbol display time) of the special symbol 1 whose fluctuation has been stopped.
After performing the process of step S120, the main control CPU 101 proceeds to step S121.

In step S121, the main control CPU 101 determines whether or not the display time of the special symbol 1 whose fluctuation has been stopped in step S119 has passed the special symbol stop symbol display time set in step S120.
The main control CPU 101 determines that the display time of the special symbol 1 whose fluctuation has been stopped in step S119 has passed the special symbol stop symbol display time set in step S120, that is, the special counter 1 timer counter 171 When the counter value has passed the special symbol stop symbol display time set in step S120, the process proceeds to step S122.
On the other hand, when the main control CPU 101 determines that the display time of the special symbol 1 whose fluctuation has been stopped in step S119 has not passed the special symbol stop symbol display time set in step S120, that is, for the special symbol 1 If the counter value of the timer counter 171 has not passed the special symbol stop symbol display time set in step S120, the first special symbol game processing of the main control circuit 100 is returned to the flowchart of FIG.

In step S122, the main control CPU 101 determines whether or not the symbol combination of the special symbol 1 whose fluctuation has been stopped in step S119 is a symbol combination that activates the condition device.
When the main control CPU 101 determines in step S119 that the symbol combination of the special symbol 1 whose fluctuation has been stopped is a symbol combination that will activate the condition device, that is, when the big hit flag 161 is in the ON state. Moves to step S131.
On the other hand, when the main control CPU 101 determines in step S119 that the symbol combination of the special symbol 1 whose fluctuation has been stopped is not a symbol combination that activates the condition device, that is, when the big hit flag 161 is off. In step S123, the process proceeds to step S123.

In step S123, the main control CPU 101 determines whether or not the special symbol variation time reduction function is in operation.
If the main control CPU 101 determines that the special symbol variation time shortening function is in operation, that is, if the special symbol variation time shortening flag 164 is on, the main control CPU 101 proceeds to step S124.
On the other hand, when the main control CPU 101 determines that the special symbol variation time shortening function is not in operation, that is, when the special symbol variation time shortening flag 164 is in the OFF state, the main control CPU 100 performs the first special symbol game of the main control circuit 100. The processing returns to the flowchart of FIG.

In step S124, the main control CPU 101 determines whether or not the previous operation of the condition device is an operation based on a combination of symbols in which the special symbol variation time shortening function is activated for the number of variations of the special symbol 1 and the special symbol 2 set in advance. Determine.
When the main control CPU 101 determines that the previous operation of the condition device is an operation based on a combination of symbols in which the special symbol variation time shortening function is activated for the number of times of variation of the special symbol 1 and the special symbol 2 set in advance. The process proceeds to step S125.
On the other hand, when the main control CPU 101 determines that the previous operation of the condition device was not an operation by a combination of symbols in which the special symbol variation time shortening function is activated for the number of times of variation of the special symbol 1 and the special symbol 2 set in advance. The processing of the first special symbol game of the main control circuit 100 is returned to the flowchart of FIG.

In step S125, the main control CPU 101 determines that the previous operation of the condition device is an operation by a combination of symbols in which the special symbol variation time shortening function is activated for the number of times of variation of the special symbol 1 and the special symbol 2 set in advance. Then, the number of fluctuations of the special symbol 1 and the special symbol 2 in operation is measured by using the special symbol fluctuation number counter 153.
After performing the process of step S125, the main control CPU 101 proceeds to step S126.

In step S126, the main control CPU 101 determines whether or not the number of fluctuations of the special symbol 1 and the special symbol 2 measured in step 125 has reached a predetermined number of fluctuations set in advance.
When the main control CPU 101 determines that the number of fluctuations of the special symbol 1 and the special symbol 2 measured in step 125 has reached a predetermined number of fluctuations set in advance, that is, the counter value of the special figure fluctuation number counter 153 When the total of the number of times reaches a predetermined number of fluctuations, the process proceeds to step S127.
On the other hand, when the main control CPU 101 determines that the number of fluctuations of the special symbol 1 and the special symbol 2 measured in step 125 has not reached the predetermined number of fluctuations set in advance, that is, a special figure fluctuation counter. When the total of the counter values of 153 has not reached the predetermined number of fluctuations set in advance, the processing of the first special symbol game of the main control circuit 100 is returned to the flowchart of FIG.

In step S127, the main control CPU 101 ends the operation of the special symbol variation time shortening function. Then, the main control CPU 101 sets the special symbol variation time reduction flag 164 to an off state.
After performing the process of step S127, the main control CPU 101 proceeds to step S128.

In step S128, the main control CPU 101 ends the operation of the opening time extending function (ordinary electric accessory opening time extending function) of the variable winning device 35 in the normal symbol game.
After performing the process of step S128, the main control CPU 101 proceeds to step S129.

In step S129, the main control CPU 101 shifts the gaming state of the normal symbol game from the short-time state to the normal state (non-short-time state) (ends the operation of the normal symbol variation time shortening function).
After performing the process of step S129, the main control CPU 101 proceeds to step S130.

In step S130, the main control CPU 101 ends the operation of the normal symbol probability variation function.
After performing the process of step S130, the main control CPU 101 returns the first special symbol game process of the main control circuit 100 to the flowchart of FIG.

In step S131 transferred from step S122, the main control CPU 101 transmits a jackpot start signal related to the special symbol 1 to the sub-control circuit 200.
After performing the process of step S131, the main control CPU 101 proceeds to step S132.

In step S132, the main control CPU 101 starts the operation of the condition device. Then, main control CPU 101 sets condition device operation flag 159 from the off state to the on state. Further, the main control CPU 101 sets the special figure 2 interruption flag 179 from the off state to the on state.
After performing the process of step S132, the main control CPU 101 proceeds to step S133.

In step S133, the main control CPU 101 starts the operation of the accessory continuous operation device. And main control CPU101 sets the accessory continuous action | operation apparatus operation flag 160 to an ON state.
After performing the process of step S133, the main control CPU 101 proceeds to step S134.

In step S134, the main control CPU 101 determines whether or not the special symbol probability variation function is in operation.
If the main control CPU 101 determines that the special symbol probability variation function is in operation, that is, if the special symbol probability variation flag 163 is on, the main control CPU 101 proceeds to step S135.
On the other hand, if the main control CPU 101 determines that the special symbol probability variation function is not in operation, that is, if the special symbol probability variation flag 163 is off, the main control CPU 101 proceeds to step S136.

In step S135, the main control CPU 101 ends the operation of the special symbol probability variation function. Then, the main control CPU 101 sets the special symbol probability variation flag 163 to an off state.
After performing the process of step S135, the main control CPU 101 proceeds to step S136.

In step S136, the main control CPU 101 determines whether or not the special symbol variation time reduction function is in operation.
If the main control CPU 101 determines that the special symbol variation time reduction function is in operation, that is, if the special symbol variation time reduction flag 164 is in the on state, the main control CPU 101 proceeds to step S137.
On the other hand, when the main control CPU 101 determines that the special symbol variation time shortening function is not in operation, that is, when the special symbol variation time shortening flag 164 is in the OFF state, the main control CPU 100 performs the first special symbol game of the main control circuit 100. The processing returns to the flowchart of FIG.

In step S137, the main control CPU 101 ends the operation of the special symbol variation time reduction function. Then, the main control CPU 101 sets the special symbol variation time reduction flag 164 to an off state.
After performing the process of step S136, the main control CPU 101 proceeds to step S138.

In step S138, the main control CPU 101 ends the operation of the opening time extending function (ordinary electric accessory opening time extending function) of the variable winning device 35 in the normal symbol game.
After performing the process of step S138, the main control CPU 101 proceeds to step S139.

In step S139, the main control CPU 101 shifts the gaming state of the normal symbol game from the short-time state to the normal state (non-short-time state) (ends the operation of the normal symbol variation time shortening function).
After performing the process of step S139, the main control CPU 101 proceeds to step S140.

In step S140, the main control CPU 101 ends the operation of the normal symbol probability variation function).
After performing the process of step S140, the main control CPU 101 returns the first special symbol game process of the main control circuit 100 to the flowchart of FIG.

  When a variation pattern is transmitted to the sub control circuit 200 by the first special symbol game process of the main control circuit 100, an effect pattern is selected based on the variation pattern, and decoration is performed based on the selected effect pattern. The decorative symbol display device 38 displays the appearance of the symbol game and various effects. In addition, when a confirmation signal is transmitted to the sub control circuit 200 by the first special symbol game process of the main control circuit 100, the decoration symbol display device shows that the decoration symbol game and various effects are ended based on the confirmation signal. 38.

  Next, the second special symbol game process of the main control circuit 100 will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS.

In step S201, the main control CPU 101 determines whether or not a game ball has won the special figure 2 starting port 34.
When the main control CPU 101 determines that a game ball has won the special figure 2 start port 34, that is, the main control CPU 101 has received a winning signal of the special figure 2 start port 34 of the special figure 2 start port sensor 43. In the case, the process proceeds to step S202.
On the other hand, when the main control CPU 101 determines that a game ball has not won the special figure 2 start opening 34, that is, the main control CPU 101 wins the special figure 2 start opening 34 of the special figure 2 start opening sensor 43. If no signal has been received, the process proceeds to step S204.

In step S202, the main control CPU 101 determines whether or not the number of fluctuation suspensions of the special symbol 2 of the second special symbol game is 4 or more.
When the main control CPU 101 determines that the number of fluctuation hold times of the special symbol 2 of the second special symbol game is 4 or more, that is, when the counter value of the special figure 2 variable hold number counter 174 is “4”. The process proceeds to step S204.
On the other hand, when the main control CPU 101 determines that the number of fluctuation hold times of the special symbol 2 of the second special symbol game is not 4 or more, that is, when the counter value of the special figure 2 fluctuation hold number counter 174 is not “4”. The process proceeds to step S203.

In step S203, the main control CPU 101 reads the current counter value of the special figure 2 jackpot counter 168 and the counter value of the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection counter 170, and stores them in an appropriate main control counter value storage area 158. .
After performing the process of step S203, the main control CPU 101 proceeds to step S204.

In step S204, the main control CPU 101 determines whether or not the condition device is operating.
When the main control CPU 101 determines that the condition device is in operation, that is, when the condition device operation flag 159 is in the on state, the main control circuit 100 performs the process of the second special symbol game in the flowchart of FIG. Return to.
On the other hand, if the main control CPU 101 determines that the condition device is not operating, that is, if the condition device operation flag 159 is in the OFF state, the main control CPU 101 proceeds to step S205.

In step S <b> 205, the main control CPU 101 determines whether or not the time measurement for the variable display of the special symbol 2 is interrupted.
If the main control CPU 101 determines that the time measurement of the variation display of the special symbol 2 is interrupted, that is, if the special symbol 2 interruption flag 179 is on, the main control CPU 101 proceeds to step S210.
On the other hand, if the main control CPU 101 determines that the time measurement of the special symbol 2 variation display is not interrupted, that is, if the special symbol 2 interruption flag 179 is in the OFF state, the main control CPU 101 proceeds to step S206.

In step S <b> 210, the main control CPU 101 determines whether or not a condition for canceling the interruption of the time measurement for the variable display of the special symbol 2 is satisfied. In the present embodiment, the condition for canceling the interruption of the time measurement of the variable display of the special symbol 2 is that the big hit game started due to the big hit determination result of the first special symbol game being a big hit. It is to end.
The main control CPU 101 starts when it is determined that the condition for canceling the interruption of the time measurement of the variable display of the special symbol 2 is satisfied, that is, the result of the big special determination of the first special symbol game is a big hit When the hit big hit game is finished, the process proceeds to step S211.
On the other hand, when the main control CPU 101 determines that the condition for canceling the interruption of the time measurement of the variation display of the special symbol 2 is not satisfied, that is, the result of the big hit determination of the first special symbol game is a big hit. When the big hit game started due to this has not ended, the processing of the second special symbol game of the main control circuit 100 is returned to the flowchart of FIG.

In step S <b> 211, the main control CPU 101 cancels the interruption of the time measurement for the variable display of the special symbol 2. Then, after canceling the interruption of the time measurement of the special symbol 2 variable display, the main control CPU 101 sets the special figure 2 interruption flag 179 from the on state to the off state.
After performing the process of step S211, the main control CPU 101 proceeds to step S217.

In step S206 transferred from step S205, the main control CPU 101 determines whether or not the special symbol 2 displayed on the special symbol second LED display unit 54 of the special symbol display device 37 is changing.
When the main control CPU 101 determines that the special symbol 2 displayed on the special symbol second LED display unit 54 of the special symbol display device 37 is fluctuating, that is, the special symbol 2 variation display flag 176 is on. In the case, the process proceeds to step S212.
On the other hand, when the main control CPU 101 determines that the special symbol 2 displayed on the special symbol second LED display unit 54 of the special symbol display device 37 is not fluctuating, that is, the special symbol 2 variation display flag 176 is off. If there is, the process proceeds to step S207.

In step S <b> 212, the main control CPU 101 determines whether or not to interrupt the time measurement of the variation display of the special symbol 2 displayed on the special figure second LED display unit 54.
When the main control CPU 101 determines that the time measurement of the variation display of the special symbol 2 displayed on the special figure second LED display unit 54 is interrupted, that is, when the special figure 2 interruption flag 179 is on, Control goes to step S213.
On the other hand, when the main control CPU 101 determines not to interrupt the time measurement of the fluctuation display of the special symbol 2 displayed on the special figure second LED display unit 54, that is, when the special figure 2 interruption flag 179 is in the off state. In step S217, the process proceeds to step S217.

In step S213, the main control CPU 101 interrupts the time measurement of the variation display of the special symbol 2 displayed on the special diagram second LED display unit 54. In addition, even when the time measurement of the special symbol 2 variable display is interrupted, the state in which the special symbol 2 of the special LED second LED display unit 54 fluctuates (the fake variable display) is visible to the player as it is. It becomes.
After performing the process of step S213, the main control CPU 101 proceeds to step S217.

In step S207 transferred from step S206, the main control CPU 101 determines whether or not the special symbol 2 displayed on the special symbol second LED display unit 54 is in the display time (special symbol stop symbol display time).
When the main control CPU 101 determines that the special symbol 2 displayed on the special symbol second LED display unit 54 is in the display time (special symbol stop symbol display time), that is, the counter value of the special symbol 2 timer counter 172 Is within the special symbol stop symbol display time set in step S220 described later, the process proceeds to step S221.
On the other hand, when the main control CPU 101 determines that the special symbol 2 displayed on the special symbol second LED display unit 54 is not in the display time (special symbol stop symbol display time), that is, the counter of the special symbol 2 timer counter 172. If the value is not within the special symbol stop symbol display time set in step S220 described later, the process proceeds to step S208.

In step S <b> 208, the main control CPU 101 determines whether or not the number of fluctuation suspensions of the special symbol 2 of the second special symbol game is 0 (zero).
When the main control CPU 101 determines that the number of fluctuation hold times of the special symbol 2 of the second special symbol game is 0 (zero), that is, when the counter value of the special figure 2 variable hold number counter 174 is “0”. The processing of the second special symbol game of the main control circuit 100 is returned to the flowchart of FIG.
On the other hand, when the main control CPU 101 determines that the number of fluctuation hold times of the special symbol 2 of the second special symbol game is not 0 (zero), that is, the counter value of the special figure 2 variable hold number counter 174 is not “0”. In step S209, the process proceeds to step S209.

In step S209, the main control CPU 101 makes a jackpot determination for the second special symbol game.
The main control CPU 101 stores the counter value of the special figure 2 jackpot counter 168 stored in the appropriate main control counter value storage area 158 in step S203 and the jackpot determination first table storage area 185 if it is in a probabilistic state. The determination result corresponding to the counter value in the determined big hit determination first table 190 and, in the case of an uncertain change state, the counter value in the big hit determination second table 191 stored in the big hit determination second table storage area 186 Based on the corresponding determination result, it is determined whether or not the jackpot determination result of the second special symbol game is a jackpot. When it is determined that the second special symbol game is a big hit, the big hit flag 161 is set from the off state to the on state.

  If it is determined that the second special symbol game is a big hit, it is determined whether or not the big special hit is in a probable change state (operation of the special symbol probability variation function is started). If it is determined that the state is likely to change, the main control CPU 101 sets the special symbol probability variation flag 163 from the off state to the on state.

  After performing the process of step S209, the main control CPU 101 proceeds to step S214.

In step S214, the main control CPU 101 selects a variation pattern related to the special symbol 2.
In step S203, the main control CPU 101 stores the counter of the special figure 2 variation pattern selection counter 170 stored in the appropriate main control counter value storage area 158 and the special figure 2 variation pattern selection table storage area 189. The variation pattern related to the special symbol 2 is selected based on the determination result corresponding to the counter value in the variation pattern selection table 194 for FIG.
After performing the process of step S214, the main control CPU 101 proceeds to step S216.

In step S216, the main control CPU 101 starts the variation (variation display) of the special symbol 2 displayed on the special symbol second LED display unit 54 of the special symbol display device 37. Then, the main control CPU 101 sets the special figure 2 variable display flag 176 from the off state to the on state.
After performing the process of step S216, the main control CPU 101 returns the second special symbol game process of the main control circuit 100 to the flowchart of FIG.

In step S217 transferred from step S211 or step S213, the main control CPU 101 determines whether or not a predetermined special symbol variation time (variation pattern related to the special symbol 2) set in advance has elapsed. judge.
When the variation time of the special symbol 2 has passed the special symbol variation time, that is, when the counter value of the special symbol 2 timer counter 172 has passed the variation pattern related to the special symbol 2 selected in step S214. Proceeds to step S219.
On the other hand, the main control CPU 101 displays the variation pattern for the special symbol 2 when the variation time of the special symbol 2 has not passed the special symbol variation time, that is, the counter value of the special symbol 2 timer counter 172 is selected in step S214. If it has not elapsed, the processing of the second special symbol game of the main control circuit 100 is returned to the flowchart of FIG.

In step S219, the main control CPU 101 stops the fluctuation (variation display) of the special symbol 2 displayed on the special figure second LED display unit 54. Then, the main control CPU 101 sets the special figure 2 variable display flag 176 from the on state to the off state.
After performing the process of step S219, the main control CPU 101 proceeds to step S220.

In step S220, the main control CPU 101 sets the display time (special symbol stop symbol display time) of the special symbol 2 whose fluctuation has been stopped.
After performing the process of step S220, the main control CPU 101 proceeds to step S221.

In step S221, the main control CPU 101 determines whether or not the display time of the special symbol 2 whose fluctuation has been stopped in step S219 has passed the special symbol stop symbol display time set in step S220.
When the main control CPU 101 determines that the display time of the special symbol 2 whose fluctuation has been stopped in step S219 has passed the special symbol stop symbol display time set in step S220, that is, the special counter 2 timer counter 172 When the counter value has passed the special symbol stop symbol display time set in step S220, the process proceeds to step S222.
On the other hand, when the main control CPU 101 determines that the display time of the special symbol 2 whose fluctuation has been stopped in step S219 has not passed the special symbol stop symbol display time set in step S220, that is, for the special symbol 2 If the counter value of the timer counter 172 has not passed the special symbol stop symbol display time set in step S220, the second special symbol game processing of the main control circuit 100 is returned to the flowchart of FIG.

In step S222, the main control CPU 101 determines whether or not the symbol combination of the special symbol 2 whose fluctuation has been stopped in step S219 is a symbol combination that activates the condition device.
When the main control CPU 101 determines in step S219 that the symbol combination of the special symbol 2 whose fluctuation has been stopped is a symbol combination that activates the condition device, that is, when the big hit flag 161 is in the ON state. Moves to step S231.
On the other hand, when the main control CPU 101 determines that the symbol combination of the special symbol 2 whose fluctuation has been stopped in step S219 is not the symbol combination that will activate the condition device, that is, when the big hit flag 161 is in the OFF state. In step S223, the process proceeds to step S223.

In step S223, the main control CPU 101 determines whether or not the special symbol variation time reduction function is in operation.
If the main control CPU 101 determines that the special symbol variation time shortening function is in operation, that is, if the special symbol variation time shortening flag 164 is in the ON state, the main control CPU 101 proceeds to step S224.
On the other hand, when the main control CPU 101 determines that the special symbol variation time shortening function is not in operation, that is, when the special symbol variation time shortening flag 164 is in the OFF state, the main control CPU 100 determines the second special symbol game of the main control circuit 100. The processing returns to the flowchart of FIG.

In step S224, the main control CPU 101 determines whether or not the previous operation of the condition device is an operation based on a combination of symbols in which the special symbol variation time reduction function is activated for the number of times of variation of the special symbol 1 and the special symbol 2 set in advance. Determine.
When the main control CPU 101 determines that the previous operation of the condition device is an operation based on a combination of symbols in which the special symbol variation time shortening function is activated for the number of times of variation of the special symbol 1 and the special symbol 2 set in advance. Then, the process proceeds to step S225.
On the other hand, when the main control CPU 101 determines that the previous operation of the condition device was not an operation by a combination of symbols in which the special symbol variation time shortening function is activated for the number of times of variation of the special symbol 1 and the special symbol 2 set in advance. The processing of the second special symbol game of the main control circuit 100 is returned to the flowchart of FIG.

In step S225, the main control CPU 101 determines that the previous operation of the condition device is an operation based on a combination of symbols in which the special symbol variation time reduction function is activated for the number of times of variation of the special symbol 1 and the special symbol 2 set in advance. Then, the number of fluctuations of the special symbol 1 and the special symbol 2 in operation is measured by using the special symbol fluctuation number counter 153.
After performing the process of step S225, the main control CPU 101 proceeds to step S226.

In step S226, the main control CPU 101 determines whether or not the number of fluctuations of the special symbol 1 and the special symbol 2 measured in step 125 has reached a predetermined number of fluctuations set in advance.
When the main control CPU 101 determines that the number of fluctuations of the special symbol 1 and the special symbol 2 measured in step 125 has reached a predetermined number of fluctuations set in advance, that is, the counter value of the special figure fluctuation number counter 153 When the total of the number of times reaches a preset number of fluctuations, the process proceeds to step S227.
On the other hand, when the main control CPU 101 determines that the number of fluctuations of the special symbol 1 and the special symbol 2 measured in step 125 has not reached the predetermined number of fluctuations set in advance, that is, a special figure fluctuation counter. When the total of the counter values of 153 has not reached the predetermined number of fluctuations set in advance, the second special symbol game process of the main control circuit 100 is returned to the flowchart of FIG.

In step S227, the main control CPU 101 ends the operation of the special symbol variation time reduction function. Then, the main control CPU 101 sets the special symbol variation time reduction flag 164 to an off state.
After performing the process of step S227, the main control CPU 101 proceeds to step S228.

In step S228, the main control CPU 101 ends the operation of the opening time extension function (ordinary electric accessory release time extension function) of the variable winning device 35 in the normal symbol game.
After performing the process of step S228, the main control CPU 101 proceeds to step S229.

In step S229, the main control CPU 101 shifts the game state of the normal symbol game from the time-short state to the normal state (non-time-short state) (ends the operation of the normal symbol variation time reduction function).
After performing the process of step S229, the main control CPU 101 proceeds to step S230.

In step S230, the main control CPU 101 ends the operation of the normal symbol probability variation function.
After performing the process of step S230, the main control CPU 101 returns the second special symbol game process of the main control circuit 100 to the flowchart of FIG.

In step S231 transferred from step S222, the main control CPU 101 transmits a jackpot start signal related to the special symbol 2 to the sub-control circuit 200.
After performing the process of step S231, the main control CPU 101 proceeds to step S232.

In step S232, the main control CPU 101 starts the operation of the condition device. Then, main control CPU 101 sets condition device operation flag 159 from the off state to the on state. Further, the main control CPU 101 sets the special figure 1 interruption flag 178 from the off state to the on state.
After performing the process of step S232, the main control CPU 101 proceeds to step S233.

In step S233, the main control CPU 101 starts operation of the accessory continuous operation device. And main control CPU101 sets the accessory continuous action | operation apparatus operation flag 160 to an ON state.
After performing the process of step S233, the main control CPU 101 proceeds to step S234.

In step S234, the main control CPU 101 determines whether or not the special symbol probability variation function is in operation.
If the main control CPU 101 determines that the special symbol probability variation function is in operation, that is, if the special symbol probability variation flag 163 is on, the main control CPU 101 proceeds to step S235.
On the other hand, if the main control CPU 101 determines that the special symbol probability variation function is not in operation, that is, if the special symbol probability variation flag 163 is not on, the main control CPU 101 proceeds to step S236.

In step S235, the main control CPU 101 ends the operation of the special symbol probability variation function. Then, the main control CPU 101 sets the special symbol probability variation flag 163 to an off state.
After performing the process of step S235, the main control CPU 101 proceeds to step S236.

In step S236, the main control CPU 101 determines whether or not the special symbol variation time reduction function is in operation.
If the main control CPU 101 determines that the special symbol variation time reduction function is in operation, that is, if the special symbol variation time reduction flag 164 is on, the main control CPU 101 proceeds to step S237.
On the other hand, when the main control CPU 101 determines that the special symbol variation time shortening function is not in operation, that is, when the special symbol variation time shortening flag 164 is not in the ON state, the main control circuit 100 performs processing of the second special symbol game. Is returned to the flowchart of FIG.

In step S237, the main control CPU 101 ends the operation of the special symbol variation time reduction function. Then, the main control CPU 101 sets the special symbol variation time reduction flag 164 to an off state.
After performing the process of step S236, the main control CPU 101 proceeds to step S238.

In step S238, the main control CPU 101 ends the operation of the opening time extending function (ordinary electric accessory opening time extending function) of the variable winning device 35 in the normal symbol game.
After performing the process of step S238, the main control CPU 101 proceeds to step S239.

In step S239, the main control CPU 101 shifts the gaming state of the normal symbol game from the short-time state to the normal state (non-short-time state) (ends the operation of the normal symbol variation time shortening function).
After performing the process of step S239, the main control CPU 101 proceeds to step S240.

In step S240, the main control CPU 101 ends the operation of the normal symbol probability variation function).
After performing the process of step S240, the main control CPU 101 returns the second special symbol game process of the main control circuit 100 to the flowchart of FIG.

  In the second special symbol game process of the main control circuit 100, unlike the first special symbol game process as described above, the fluctuation pattern is not transmitted to the sub-control circuit 200, and the main control circuit 100 performs a special process. It is used only for the time measurement of the variable display of design 2. That is, in the process of the sub control circuit 200, the effect pattern based on the variation pattern is not selected. In the second special symbol game process of the main control circuit 100, unlike the first special symbol game process as described above, the confirmation signal is not transmitted to the sub-control circuit 200.

  Next, processing of the special electric accessory game of the main control circuit 100 will be described using the flowcharts of FIGS.

In step S320, the main control CPU 101 determines whether or not the first interval time (the time from when it is notified that the result of the big hit determination is a big hit until the big winning device 36 is opened for the first time) has passed. judge.
If the main control CPU 101 determines that the initial interval time has elapsed, it proceeds to step S301.
On the other hand, if the main control CPU 101 determines that the initial interval time has not elapsed, the main control CPU 101 proceeds to step S321.

In step S321, the main control CPU 101 closes the special winning opening 46 for a predetermined time as an initial interval time.
In the present embodiment, the first interval time is the time when the result of the jackpot determination of the first special symbol game is a jackpot and when the result of the jackpot determination of the second special symbol game is the jackpot Are set to have different lengths. More specifically, when the result of the jackpot determination of the second special symbol game is a jackpot, the length of the first interval time is longer than when the result of the jackpot determination of the first special symbol game is the jackpot. Is set as follows. In this way, when the result of the jackpot determination of the second special symbol game is a jackpot, the first interval time that is set to be long is set to (when the result of the jackpot determination of the first special symbol game is a jackpot Different) The first interval effect included in the contents of the jackpot effect is displayed on the decorative symbol display device 38.
A detailed description of the initial interval effect will be described later.
After performing the process of step S321, the main control CPU 101 proceeds to step S301.

In step S301, the main control CPU 101 determines whether or not the special winning opening 46 is open.
If the main control CPU 101 determines that the special prize opening 46 is open, that is, if the special prize opening flag 166 is on, the process proceeds to step S302.
On the other hand, if the main control CPU 101 determines that the special prize opening 46 is not open, that is, if the special prize opening flag 166 is in the OFF state, the main control CPU 101 proceeds to step S305.

In step S <b> 302, the main control CPU 101 determines whether or not the maximum number of winnings (10 in this embodiment) has been won in the big winning opening 46.
If the main control CPU 101 determines that the maximum number of winnings has been won in the big winning opening 46, that is, if the counter value of the big winning opening winning number counter 155 is "10", the main control CPU 101 proceeds to step S304.
On the other hand, if the main control CPU 101 determines that the maximum number of winnings has not been won in the big winning opening 46, that is, if the counter value of the big winning opening winning number counter 155 is not "10", the main control CPU 101 proceeds to step S303.

In step S303, the main control CPU 101 determines whether or not the opening time of the special winning opening 46 has passed a predetermined time (in this embodiment, 30 seconds).
When the main control CPU 101 determines that the opening time of the special prize opening 46 has passed a predetermined time, that is, when the counter value of the special prize opening timer counter 157 has passed 30 seconds, the main control CPU 101 proceeds to step S304. To do.
On the other hand, when the main control CPU 101 determines that the opening time of the special prize opening 46 has not passed the predetermined time, that is, when the counter value of the special prize opening timer counter 157 has not passed 30 seconds. Returns the processing of the special electric accessory game to the flowchart of FIG.

In step S304, the main control CPU 101 switches the special winning opening 46 from the open state to the closed (closed) state by the special electric accessory solenoid 49.
After performing the process of step S304, the main control CPU 101 returns the special electric accessory game process to the flowchart of FIG.

In step S305 transferred from step S301, the main control CPU 101 determines a predetermined number of times that the number of continuous switching (number of continuous operations) between the open state and the closed state of the special winning device 36 (special electric accessory) is preset. It is determined whether or not (in this embodiment, 10 times) has been reached.
When the main control CPU 101 determines that the number of continuous switching (the number of continuous operations) between the open state and the closed state of the special prize winning device 36 (special electric accessory) has reached a predetermined number of times, that is, a large When the counter value of the winning device continuous operation number counter 156 reaches “10”, the process proceeds to step S308.
On the other hand, the main control CPU 101 determines that the number of continuous switching (number of continuous operations) between the open state and the closed state of the special winning device 36 (special electric accessory) has not reached a predetermined number of times set in advance. In this case, that is, if the counter value of the large winning device continuous operation number counter 156 has not reached “10”, the process proceeds to step S306.

In step S <b> 308, the main control CPU 101 transmits a jackpot end signal to the sub-control circuit 200.
After performing the process of step S308, the main control CPU 101 proceeds to step S309.

In step S306, the main control CPU 101 determines whether or not the closing time of the special winning opening 46 has passed a predetermined interval time (3 seconds in this embodiment) between each round.
When the main control CPU 101 determines that the closing time of the special prize opening 46 has passed a predetermined interval time between rounds, that is, when the counter value of the special prize opening / closing timer counter 157 has passed 3 seconds. Then, the process proceeds to step S307.
When the main control CPU 101 determines that the closing time of the special prize opening 46 has not passed the predetermined interval time between rounds, that is, the counter value of the special prize opening / closing timer counter 157 has passed three seconds. If not, the special electric game game processing is returned to the flowchart of FIG.

In step S307, the main control CPU 101 switches the special winning opening 46 from the closed state to the open state by the special electric accessory solenoid 49.
After performing the process of step S307, the main control CPU 101 returns the special electric accessory game process to the flowchart of FIG.

In step S309 transferred from step S308, the main control CPU 101 ends the operation of the condition device.
After performing the process of step S309, the main control CPU 101 proceeds to step S310.

In step S310, the main control CPU 101 ends the operation of the accessory continuous operation device.
After performing the process of step S310, the main control CPU 101 proceeds to step S311.

In step S <b> 311, the main control CPU 101 determines whether or not the operation of the condition device is due to a combination of symbols that shifts to a certain change state.
The main control CPU 101 proceeds to step S312 when the operation of the condition device is due to a combination of symbols that shifts to the certain change state.
On the other hand, the main control CPU 101 proceeds to step S313 when the operation of the condition device is not due to the combination of symbols that shifts to the certain change state.

In step S312, the main control CPU 101 starts operation of the special symbol probability variation function. Then, main control CPU 101 sets special symbol probability variation flag 163 from the off state to the on state.
After performing the process of step S312, the main control CPU 101 proceeds to step S313.

In step S313, the main control CPU 101 starts operation of the special symbol variation time reduction function.
After performing the process of step S313, the main control CPU 101 proceeds to step S314.

In step S314, the main control CPU 101 starts the operation of the opening time extending function (ordinary electric accessory opening time extending function) of the variable winning device 22 in the normal symbol game.
After performing the process of step S314, the main control CPU 101 proceeds to step S315.

In step S315, the main control CPU 101 starts the operation of the normal symbol variation time shortening function.
After performing the process of step S315, the main control CPU 101 proceeds to step S316.

In step S316, the main control CPU 101 starts the operation of the normal symbol probability variation function.
After performing the process of step S316, the main control CPU 101 returns the special electric accessory game process of the main control circuit 100 to the flowchart of FIG.

  Next, processing of the sub control circuit 200 for displaying various effects on the liquid crystal display unit 51 of the decorative design display device 38 will be briefly described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

In step S <b> 400, the sub-control CPU 201 performs a process of displaying a notice effect on the liquid crystal display unit 51 of the decorative symbol display device 38 (display process related to the notice effect).
A detailed description of the display process related to the notice effect of the sub control circuit 200 will be described later.

  In this embodiment, the “notice effect” refers to the display of the decorative symbol change display (effect) in the decorative symbol game and the result of the decorative symbol game hit determination (the result of the first special symbol game jackpot determination). This refers to an effect displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 51 of the decorative symbol display device 38.

  The sub-control CPU 201 proceeds to step S500 after performing the process of step S400.

In step S <b> 500, the sub-control CPU 201 performs a process of displaying a big hit effect on the liquid crystal display unit 51 of the decorative symbol display device 38 (a display process related to the big hit effect).
A detailed description of the display process related to the big hit effect of the sub control circuit 200 will be described later.

  In the present embodiment, the “hit effect” is an effect performed together with the jackpot game when the result of the jackpot determination of the special symbol game (the first special symbol game and the second special symbol game) is a big hit. This refers to an effect displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 51 of the decorative symbol display device 38.

  In addition, after performing the process of step S500, the sub control CPU 201 ends the process of the sub control circuit 200 that displays various effects on the liquid crystal display unit 51 of the decorative symbol display device 38.

  Next, display processing related to the notice effect of the sub control circuit 200 will be described in detail with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

In step S401, the sub-control CPU 201 determines whether or not a signal related to the variation pattern (special symbol variation time) related to the special symbol 1 selected by the main control circuit 100 has been received.
If the sub-control CPU 201 determines that a signal related to the variation pattern (special symbol variation time) related to the special symbol 1 selected by the main control circuit 100 has been received, the sub-control CPU 201 reads the counter value of the current effect pattern selection counter 250. And stored in an appropriate sub-control counter value storage area 253. Then, after performing the process of step S401, the sub control CPU 201 proceeds to step S402.
On the other hand, if the sub-control CPU 201 determines that a signal related to the variation pattern (special symbol variation time) related to the special symbol 1 selected by the main control circuit 100 has not been received, the sub-control CPU 201 proceeds to step S404.

In step S402, the sub-control CPU 201 selects an effect pattern (effect contents).
More specifically, the sub-control CPU 201 receives in step S401 based on the effect pattern selection table 265 stored in the effect pattern selection table storage area 260 shown in FIG. 11 and the counter value of the effect pattern selection counter 250. The effect pattern (effect contents) corresponding to the changed pattern is selected.
After performing the process of step S402, the sub control CPU 201 proceeds to step S403.

In step S <b> 403, the sub control CPU 201 transmits a signal related to the selection result of the effect pattern (effect content) in step S <b> 402 to the display control circuit 300.
After performing the process of step S403, the sub control CPU 201 proceeds to step S404.

In step S <b> 404, the sub control CPU 201 determines whether a confirmation signal is received from the main control circuit 100.
If the sub control CPU 201 determines that the confirmation signal has been received from the main control circuit 100, the sub control CPU 201 proceeds to step S405.
On the other hand, if the sub control CPU 201 determines that the confirmation signal has not been received from the main control circuit 100, the display process of the sub control circuit 200 relating to the notice effect is terminated.

In step S <b> 405, the sub control CPU 201 transmits a signal related to reception of the confirmation signal from the main control circuit 100 to the display control circuit 300.
Sub-control CPU201 complete | finishes the display process of the sub-control circuit 200 regarding a notice effect after performing the process of step S405.

  Next, display processing related to the big hit effect of the sub-control circuit 200 will be described in detail with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

In step S <b> 501, the sub control CPU 201 determines whether or not the jackpot start signal related to the special symbol 1 or the special symbol 2 transmitted from the main control circuit 100 has been received.
When the sub-control CPU 201 determines that the jackpot start signal related to the special symbol 1 or the special symbol 2 transmitted from the main control circuit 100 has been received, the sub-control CPU 201 reads the counter value of the current jackpot effect pattern selection counter 251 and appropriately In the sub-control counter value storage area 253. Then, after performing the process of step S501, the sub control CPU 201 proceeds to step S502.
On the other hand, if the sub control CPU 201 determines that the jackpot start signal related to the special symbol 1 or the special symbol 2 transmitted from the main control circuit 100 has not been received, the sub control CPU 201 proceeds to step S506.

In step S502, the sub-control CPU 201 determines whether or not the jackpot start signal received in step S501 is related to the special symbol 1.
If the sub control CPU 201 determines that the jackpot start signal received in step S501 is related to the special symbol 1, the sub control CPU 201 proceeds to step S503.
On the other hand, the sub-control CPU 201 determines that the jackpot start signal received in step S501 is not related to the special symbol 1 (that is, the jackpot start signal received in step S501 is related to the special symbol 2). Shifts to step S504.

In step S503, the sub-control CPU 201 selects a jackpot effect pattern when the jackpot determination result of the first special symbol game among the special symbol games is a jackpot.
More specifically, the sub-control CPU 201 includes the special figure 1 big hit effect pattern selection table 266 stored in the special figure 1 big hit effect pattern selection table storage area 261 shown in FIG. Based on the counter value 251, the jackpot effect pattern corresponding to the jackpot start signal related to the special symbol 1 received in step S 501 is selected.
After performing the process of step S503, the sub control CPU 201 proceeds to step S505.

In step S504, the sub-control CPU 201 selects a jackpot effect pattern when the jackpot determination result of the second special symbol game among the special symbol games is a jackpot.
More specifically, the sub-control CPU 201 includes a special figure 2 jackpot effect pattern selection table 267 stored in the special figure 2 jackpot effect pattern selection table storage area 262 shown in FIG. Based on the counter value of 251, a jackpot effect pattern corresponding to the jackpot start signal related to the special symbol 2 received in step S501 is selected.
After performing the process of step S504, the sub control CPU 201 proceeds to step S505.

In step S505, the sub control CPU 201 transmits a signal related to the selection result of the big hit effect pattern in step S503 or step S504 to the display control circuit 300.
After performing the process of step S505, the sub control CPU 201 proceeds to step S506.

In step S506, the sub control CPU 201 determines whether or not a big hit end signal has been received from the main control circuit 100.
If the sub control CPU 201 determines that the big hit end signal has been received from the main control circuit 100, the sub control CPU 201 proceeds to step S507.
On the other hand, if the sub-control CPU 201 determines that it has not received the jackpot end signal from the main control circuit 100, the sub-control CPU 201 ends the display process of the sub-control circuit 200 related to the jackpot effect.

In step S <b> 507, the sub control CPU 201 transmits a signal related to reception of the big hit end signal from the main control circuit 100 to the display control circuit 300.
Sub-control CPU201 complete | finishes the display process of the sub-control circuit 200 regarding a big hit effect, after performing the process of step S507.

  Next, processing of the display control circuit 300 for displaying various effects on the liquid crystal display unit 51 of the decorative design display device 38 will be briefly described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

In step S <b> 601, the display control CPU 301 determines whether or not a signal related to the effect pattern selection result has been received from the sub-control circuit 200.
If the display control CPU 301 determines that a signal related to the selection result of the effect pattern has been received from the sub-control circuit 200, the display control CPU 301 proceeds to step S602.
On the other hand, if the display control CPU 301 determines that a signal related to the selection result of the effect pattern has not been received from the sub control circuit 200, the display control CPU 301 proceeds to step S603.

In step S602, the display control CPU 301 performs display processing related to the notice effect.
A detailed description of the display process of the display control circuit 300 regarding the notice effect will be described later.
After performing the process of step S602, the display control CPU 301 proceeds to step S603.

In step S <b> 603, the display control CPU 301 determines whether a signal related to the selection result of the big hit effect pattern is received from the sub control circuit 200.
If the display control CPU 301 determines that the signal related to the selection result of the jackpot effect pattern has been received from the sub-control circuit 200, the display control CPU 301 proceeds to step S604.
On the other hand, if the display control CPU 301 determines that the signal related to the selection result of the big hit effect pattern is not received from the sub-control circuit 200, the display control CPU 301 displays various effects on the liquid crystal display unit 51 of the decorative symbol display device 38. The process of the control circuit 300 ends.

In step S604, the display control CPU 301 performs display processing related to the big hit effect.
A detailed description of the display process of the display control circuit 300 regarding the big hit effect will be described later.
After performing the process of step S604, the display control CPU 301 ends the process of the display control circuit 300 that displays various effects on the liquid crystal display unit 51 of the decorative symbol display device 38.

  Next, the display process of the display control circuit 300 regarding the notice effect will be described in detail with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  In step S <b> 701, the display control CPU 301 selects the notice effect content.

  More specifically, the display control CPU 301 reads the current counter value of the advance notice content selection counter 350 and stores it in an appropriate display control counter value storage area 353. The display control CPU 301 then displays the notice effect content selection table 365 stored in the notice effect content selection table storage area 360 shown in FIG. 16 and the notice effect content selection counter 350 stored in the appropriate display control counter value storage area 353. The contents of the notice effect are selected based on the counter value.

  Here, in the present embodiment, the “preliminary effect content” refers to a specific display mode (specific content displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 51) related to the preliminary effect.

  As shown in FIG. 16, the notice effect contents A to the notice effect contents G are provided in the notice effect contents. The notice effect contents A to the notice effect contents G are selected when the effect pattern G is selected from the effect patterns A. Here, as shown in FIG. 11, the effect pattern A to the effect pattern G are selected when the change pattern G is selected from the change pattern A. Further, as shown in FIGS. 8A and 8B, the variation pattern A to the variation pattern G are selected when the big hit determination of the first special symbol game is performed among the special symbol games. That is, the notice effect contents (the notice effect contents A to the notice effect contents G) are selected when the jackpot determination of the first special symbol game is performed among the special symbol games (not the second special symbol game).

  Note that the content of the notice effect includes a display mode from when the decorative symbols displayed in the three display areas of the left, middle, and right formed on the liquid crystal display unit 51 start to change and stop. Hereinafter, the decorative symbols displayed in the three display areas of the left, middle, and right formed on the liquid crystal display unit 51 are referred to as “left symbol”, “middle symbol”, and “right symbol”, respectively.

  In addition, the notice effect will be displayed as a result of the decorative symbol game (the result of the jackpot determination of the first special symbol game) by displaying the left symbol, middle symbol, and right symbol, which have been suspended, for a predetermined period of time. Is displayed to the player. In the following, the display mode for notifying the player that the result of the decorative symbol game is a win (the result of the first special symbol game jackpot determination is a big hit) is referred to as a “hit notification effect 1Q”. . Further, the display mode for notifying the player that the result of the decorative symbol game is a loss (the result of the big special determination of the first special symbol game is a loss) is referred to as a “lost notification effect 1Z”.

  In addition, the content of the notice effect includes a display mode (effect) that reminds the player of the result of the decorative symbol game (the result of the jackpot determination of the first special symbol game) by the appearance of a background screen, mini characters, etc. It is. In the following, the display mode (effect) performed when the effect pattern is Super Reach 1 is referred to as “live effect 1X”. In addition, the display mode (effect) performed when the effect pattern is Super Reach 2 is referred to as “live effect 1Y”.

Further, in step S701, the sub-enhancing effect content is selected in the same manner as selecting the notice effect content.
More specifically, the display control CPU 301 reads the counter value of the current sub-lifting effect content selection counter 352 and stores it in an appropriate display control counter value storage area 353. The display control CPU 301 then displays the special figure 1 sub-lifting effect content selection table 368 stored in the special figure 1 sub-lifting effect content selection table storage area 363 shown in FIG. 19 and an appropriate display control counter value storage area 353. Based on the counter value of the sub-lifting effect content selection counter 352 stored in, the sub-lifting effect content is selected.

  Note that the display control CPU 301 proceeds to step S702 after performing the process of step S701.

  In step S702, the display control CPU 301 starts displaying the selected notice effect content based on the selection result of the notice effect content in step S701.

In other words, the display control CPU 301 transmits a signal related to the notice effect content selected in step S <b> 701 to the VDP 306. The VDP 306 selects display data from the VROM 307 according to the signal regarding the notice effect content transmitted from the display control CPU 301, and transmits the display data to the decorative symbol display device 38 via the LCD circuit 309. In this way, the selected notice effect content is displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 51 of the decorative symbol display device 38.
A detailed description of the display timing of the notice effect contents will be described later.

  After performing the process of step S702, the display control CPU 301 proceeds to step S703.

In step S <b> 703, the display control CPU 301 determines whether a signal related to reception of the confirmation signal is received from the sub control circuit 200.
If the display control CPU 301 determines that a signal related to reception of the confirmation signal has been received from the sub-control circuit 200, the display control CPU 301 proceeds to step S704.
On the other hand, if the display control CPU 301 determines that the signal related to the reception of the confirmation signal has not been received from the sub control circuit 200, the display control CPU 301 ends the display processing of the display control circuit 300 related to the notice effect.

In step S704, the display control CPU 301 stops displaying the notice effect. That is, the display control CPU 301 transmits a signal related to the stop of the display of the notice effect to the VDP 306. The VDP 306 transmits a signal related to the stop of the display of the notice effect transmitted from the display control CPU 301 to the decorative symbol display device 38 via the LCD circuit 309. As a result, the display of the fluctuation of the left symbol / middle symbol / right symbol is stopped, and the left symbol / middle symbol / right symbol which has been stopped is stopped and displayed only for a predetermined period of time. The result of the jackpot determination of one special symbol game) is notified to the player, and the display of the notice effect content ends.
Display control CPU301 complete | finishes the display process of the display control circuit 300 regarding a notice effect after performing the process of step S704.

  Next, the display processing of the display control circuit 300 regarding the big hit effect will be described in detail with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  In step S <b> 801, the display control CPU 301 selects a big hit effect content.

  More specifically, the display control CPU 301 reads the current value of the big hit effect content selection counter 351 and stores it in an appropriate display control counter value storage area 353.

  Then, the display control CPU 301 stores the special bonus game content selection table storage area 361 for special figure 1 shown in FIG. 17 when the result of the big bonus judgment of the first special symbol game is a big bonus. Based on the jackpot effect content selection table 366 for special figure 1 and the counter value of the jackpot effect content selection counter 351 stored in the appropriate display control counter value storage area 353, the jackpot effect content is selected.

  Further, the display control CPU 301 stores the special bonus game content selection table storage area 362 for special figure 2 shown in FIG. 18 when the result of the big bonus judgment of the second special symbol game is a big bonus. The jackpot effect contents are selected based on the special figure 2 jackpot effect content selection table 367 and the counter value of the jackpot effect content selection counter 351 stored in the appropriate display control counter value storage area 353.

  Here, in the present embodiment, the “big hit effect content” refers to a specific display mode (specific content displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 51) regarding the big hit effect.

  As shown in FIG. 17, the jackpot effect content C includes the jackpot effect content A to the jackpot effect content C selected when the result of the jackpot determination of the first special symbol game among the special symbol games is a jackpot. It is done. Further, as shown in FIG. 18, the jackpot effect content includes a jackpot effect content D and a jackpot effect content E that are selected when the result of the jackpot determination of the second special symbol game among the special symbol games is a jackpot. It is done.

  Further, the contents of the jackpot effect include a display mode during which the big winning device 36 is in the open state in the big hit game, and a display mode in which the big winning device 36 is in the open state and the closed state in the big hit game. Hereinafter, these display modes are collectively referred to as a “round effect”.

  In addition, the special symbol display device 37 (the special graphic first LED display unit 53 and the special graphic second LED display unit 54) has a special symbol game (the first special symbol game and the second special symbol game) for the big hit effect content. A display mode is included from when the result of the big hit determination is displayed as a big win until the big winning device 36 is in the first open state (the first interval time until the first round is started). Hereinafter, the display mode is referred to as “first interval effect”. Hereinafter, the first interval effect will be described in detail.

  As shown in FIG. 17, the initial interval effect included in the jackpot effect content A is referred to as “initial interval effect A”. Here, as described above, the jackpot effect content A is the jackpot effect content selected when the result of the jackpot determination of the first special symbol game among the special symbol games is a jackpot. That is, the first interval effect A is an initial interval effect that is selected when the jackpot determination result of the first special symbol game among the special symbol games is a jackpot.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 17, the initial interval effect included in the big hit effect content B is referred to as “initial interval effect B”. Here, as described above, the jackpot effect content B is the jackpot effect content selected when the result of the jackpot determination of the first special symbol game among the special symbol games is a jackpot. That is, the first interval effect B is an initial interval effect that is selected when the jackpot determination result of the first special symbol game among the special symbol games is a jackpot.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 17, the initial interval effect included in the jackpot effect content C is referred to as “initial interval effect C”. Here, as described above, the jackpot effect content C is the jackpot effect content selected when the result of the jackpot determination of the first special symbol game among the special symbol games is a jackpot. That is, the initial interval effect C is an initial interval effect that is selected when the jackpot determination result of the first special symbol game among the special symbol games is a jackpot.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 18, the initial interval effect included in the jackpot effect content D is referred to as “initial interval effect D”. Here, as described above, the jackpot effect content D is the jackpot effect content selected when the result of the jackpot determination of the second special symbol game among the special symbol games is a jackpot. That is, the first interval effect D is an initial interval effect that is selected when the jackpot determination result of the second special symbol game among the special symbol games is a jackpot.

  And as shown in FIG. 18, the first time interval effect D is a display mode (effect) that reminds the player of the result of the jackpot determination of the second special symbol game by the appearance of a background screen, a mini character, or the like. “Heaping effect 2X” and “Big hit notification effect 2Q” which is a display mode (effect) for notifying the player that the result of the jackpot determination of the second special symbol game is a big hit.

  In addition, the exciting effect 2X constituting the first interval effect D is set to a display mode substantially the same as the exciting effect 1X included in the notice effect contents C and the notice effect contents F of the notice effect. Here, the appearance of substantially the same display mode is the same as the appearance of the background screen, mini characters, etc., and their display position, display timing, display time, etc., and it is difficult to distinguish them when the player visually recognizes them. Such a display mode is indicated. That is, it is difficult to distinguish the exciting effect 2X and the exciting effect 1X when the player visually recognizes them.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 18, the initial interval effect included in the jackpot effect content E is referred to as “initial interval effect E”. Here, as described above, the jackpot effect content E is the jackpot effect content selected when the result of the jackpot determination of the second special symbol game among the special symbol games is a jackpot. That is, the first interval effect E is an initial interval effect that is selected when the jackpot determination result of the second special symbol game among the special symbol games is a jackpot.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 18, the first interval effect E is a display mode (effect) that reminds the player of the result of the big special determination of the second special symbol game by the appearance of a background screen, a mini character, or the like. “Heaping effect 2Y” and “Big hit notification effect 2Q” which is a display mode (effect) for notifying the player that the result of the jackpot determination of the second special symbol game is a big hit.

  The exciting effect 2Y constituting the first interval effect E is set to a display mode substantially the same as the exciting effect 1Y included in the notice effect content D and the notice effect content G of the notice effect. Here, the appearance of substantially the same display mode is the same as the appearance of the background screen, mini characters, etc., and their display position, display timing, display time, etc., and it is difficult to distinguish them when the player visually recognizes them. Such a display mode is indicated. That is, it is difficult to distinguish the exciting effect 2Y and the exciting effect 1Y when the player visually recognizes them.

  Further, the jackpot notification effect 2Q constituting the first interval effect D and the first interval effect E is set to a display mode substantially the same as the jackpot notification effect 1Q included in the notice effect content F and the notice effect content G of the notice effect. Here, the appearance of substantially the same display mode is the same as the appearance of the background screen, mini characters, etc., and their display position, display timing, display time, etc., and it is difficult to distinguish them when the player visually recognizes them. Such a display mode is indicated. That is, it is difficult to distinguish the jackpot notification effect 2Q and the jackpot notification effect 1Q when the player visually recognizes them.

Moreover, in step S801, the selection of the sub boost effect content is performed similarly to the selection of the big hit effect content.
More specifically, the display control CPU 301 reads the counter value of the current sub-lifting effect content selection counter 352 and stores it in an appropriate display control counter value storage area 353. Then, the display control CPU 301 displays a special drawing 2 sub-lifting effect content selection table 369 stored in the special drawing 2 sub-lifting effect content selection table storage area 364 shown in FIG. 20 and an appropriate display control counter value storage area 353. Based on the counter value of the sub-lifting effect content selection counter 352 stored in, the sub-lifting effect content is selected.

  In addition, after performing the process of step S801, the display control CPU 301 proceeds to step S802.

  In step S802, the display control CPU 301 starts displaying the selected jackpot effect content based on the selection result of the jackpot effect content in step S801.

That is, the display control CPU 301 transmits to the VDP 306 a signal relating to the contents of the big hit effect selected in step S801. The VDP 306 selects display data from the VROM 307 according to the signal relating to the contents of the big hit effect transmitted from the display control CPU 301 and transmits it to the decorative symbol display device 38 via the LCD circuit 309. Thus, the selected jackpot effect content (more specifically, the first interval effect and the round effect) is displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 51 of the decorative symbol display device 38.
Note that the details of the jackpot effect content, that is, the display timing of the initial interval effect and the round effect will be described later.

  In addition, after performing the process of step S802, the display control CPU 301 proceeds to step S803.

In step S <b> 803, the display control CPU 301 determines whether a signal related to reception of the big hit end signal (a command to stop displaying the big hit effect) has been received from the sub control circuit 200.
If the display control CPU 301 determines that a signal related to reception of the jackpot end signal (a command to stop displaying the jackpot effect) has been received from the sub-control circuit 200, the display control CPU 301 proceeds to step S804.
On the other hand, if the display control CPU 301 determines that the signal related to the reception of the big hit end signal (the instruction to stop the display of the big hit effect) has not been received from the sub control circuit 200, the display processing of the display control circuit 300 related to the big hit effect is displayed. Exit.

In step S804, the display control CPU 301 stops displaying the big hit effect. That is, the display control CPU 301 transmits a signal related to the stoppage of the display of the big hit effect to the VDP 306. The VDP 306 transmits a signal related to the stop of the display of the big hit effect transmitted from the display control CPU 301 to the decorative design display device 38 via the LCD circuit 309. Thereby, the display of the contents of the big hit effect ends.
After performing the process of step S804, the display control CPU 301 ends the display process of the display control circuit 300 regarding the big hit effect.

  Hereinafter, the display timing of the notice effect contents of the notice effect and the jackpot effect contents of the jackpot effect will be described in detail.

First, the display timing of the notice effect contents of the notice effect when the result of the big hit determination of the first special symbol game is a loss will be described using the time chart of FIG.
In FIG. 36, as an example, the display timing when the notice effect content of the notice effect is the notice effect content C is shown.

  The notice effect is started at the time T10 when the special symbol 1 displayed on the special figure first LED display unit 53 starts to change. More specifically, when the notice effect is started, first, the variable display of the left symbol, middle symbol, and right symbol is started. When the predetermined time elapses, the left symbol variation display is stopped, and when the time T11 is reached, the right symbol variation display is stopped. Then, along with the stop of the change display of the right symbol, the production content becomes the reaper reach 1 and the display of the exciting production 1X is started. At time T12, the special symbol 1 displayed on the special figure first LED display unit 53 is stopped, and the middle symbol variation display and the display of the exciting effect 1X are stopped. Then, the display of the loss notification effect 1Z is started together with the stop display of the middle symbol variation display and the exciting effect 1X. At time T13, the display of the loss notification effect 1Z is stopped. In other words, when the time T13 is reached, the notice notification effect of this time is ended with the stop of the display of the loss notification effect 1Z.

  In the present embodiment, the display time (from time T11 to time T12) of the exciting effect 1X is set to 20 seconds. In the present embodiment, the display time (from time T12 to time T13) of the loss notification effect 1Z is set to 3 seconds.

  In addition, in FIG. 36, as an example, the display timing when the notice effect content of the notice effect is the notice effect content C has been described, but the display timing when the notice effect content of the notice effect is the notice effect content D is also concerned. This is the same as in the case of the notice effect content C.

Next, the display timing of the notice effect contents of the notice effect and the jackpot effect contents of the jackpot effect when the result of the jackpot determination of the first special symbol game is a jackpot will be described using the time chart of FIG.
In FIG. 37, as an example, the display timings when the notice effect content of the notice effect is the notice effect content F and when the jackpot effect content of the jackpot effect is the jackpot effect content B are shown.

  The notice effect is started at the time T10 when the special symbol 1 displayed on the special figure first LED display unit 53 starts to change. More specifically, when the notice effect is started, first, the variable display of the left symbol, middle symbol, and right symbol is started. When the predetermined time elapses, the left symbol variation display is stopped, and when the time T11 is reached, the right symbol variation display is stopped. Then, along with the stop of the change display of the right symbol, the production content becomes the reaper reach 1 and the display of the exciting production 1X is started. At time T12, the special symbol 1 displayed on the special figure first LED display unit 53 is stopped, and the middle symbol variation display and the display of the exciting effect 1X are stopped. Then, the display of the big hit notification effect 1Q is started together with the stop of the display of the change of the middle symbol and the display of the exciting effect 1X. And when it becomes time T13, the display of the jackpot notification effect 1Q is stopped. That is, at time T13, the announcement of the big hit notification effect 1Q is stopped, and the current notice effect is ended.

  In the present embodiment, the display time (from time T11 to time T12) of the exciting effect 1X is set to 20 seconds. In the present embodiment, the display time of the big hit notification effect 1Q (from time T12 to time T13) is set to 3 seconds.

  In addition, in FIG. 37, as an example, the display timing when the notice effect content of the notice effect is the notice effect content F has been described, but the display timing when the notice effect content of the notice effect is the notice effect content G is also concerned. This is the same as the case of the notice effect F.

  Thus, when the notice effect is finished, the big hit effect is started next.

  The big hit effect is started at the time T13 together with the end of the notice effect. More specifically, when the big hit effect is started, first, the display of the first interval effect B is started. Then, at time T14, the display of the initial interval effect B is stopped. And the display of the round effect B is started with the stop of the display of the first time interval effect B. Then, the display of the round effect B is stopped after the big hit game is ended, that is, after a total of 16 round games are performed.

  In the present embodiment, the display time of the first interval effect B (from time T13 to time T14) is set to 7 seconds.

  In addition, in FIG. 37, as an example, the display timing when the jackpot effect content of the jackpot effect is the jackpot effect content B has been described, but the display timing when the jackpot effect content of the jackpot effect is the jackpot effect content C This is the same as the case of the big hit production content B.

Next, with reference to the time chart of FIG. 38, the display timing of the jackpot effect contents of the jackpot effect when the result of the jackpot determination of the second special symbol game is a jackpot will be described.
In FIG. 38, as an example, the display timing when the jackpot effect content of the jackpot effect is the jackpot effect content D is shown.
In FIG. 38, it is assumed that the big hit effect starts at time T13 shown in FIGS.

  The big hit effect is started at time T13 together with the change stop (stop display) of the special symbol 2 displayed on the special figure second LED display unit 54. When the big hit effect is started, the display of the first interval effect D is started. More specifically, when the display of the first interval effect D is started, the display of the exciting effect 2X is started. At time T15, the display of the exciting effect 2X is stopped. Then, the display of the big hit notification effect 2Q is started together with the stop of the display of the excitement effect 2X. At time T16, the display of the big hit notification effect 2Q is stopped. And the display of the round effect D is started with the stop of the display of the jackpot notification effect 2Q. Then, the display of the round effect D is stopped after the big hit game is ended, that is, after a total of 16 round games are performed.

  In the present embodiment, the display time of the exciting effect 2X (from time T13 to time T15) is set to 20 seconds. In the present embodiment, the display time of the big hit notification effect 2Q (from time T15 to time T16) is set to 3 seconds. Thus, in this embodiment, the display time of the first interval effect D (from time T13 to time T16) is set to 23 seconds.

  In FIG. 38, as an example, the display timing when the jackpot effect content of the jackpot effect is the jackpot effect content D has been described. However, the display timing when the jackpot effect content of the jackpot effect is the jackpot effect content E is also related. This is the same as in the case of jackpot effect content D.

  Below, the effect show | played from the structure of such a gaming machine 1 is demonstrated.

  In the gaming machine 1, a big hit determination of the first special symbol game is performed based on the winning of the game ball to the start opening 32 for the first special figure 1 and the start opening 34 for the second special figure 2. The variation of the special symbol 1 is displayed on the LED display unit 53 and a notice effect is displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 51 of the decorative symbol display device 38. Further, based on the winning of the game ball to the special figure 2 starting port 34, a big hit determination of the second special symbol game is performed (without displaying the notice effect on the liquid crystal display unit 51 of the decorative symbol display device 38). The variation of the special symbol 1 is displayed on the special diagram first LED display unit 53.

  As described above, the notice effect relating to the big hit determination of the two special symbol games (the first special symbol game and the second special symbol game) is not displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 51 of the decorative symbol display device 38 at the same time. Accordingly, it is possible to prevent the notice effect displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 51 of the decorative symbol display device 38 from becoming complicated and difficult to understand.

  Also, in the big hit effect when the result of the big special hit determination of the second special symbol game is a big hit, the first interval time (the time until the big winning device 36 is opened for the first time) is the first special symbol game. Is set longer than the case where the result of the big hit determination is a big hit. In the first interval time set to be long in this way, the exciting effects 2X and 2Y and the jackpot notification effect 2Q are displayed as the first interval effects (hit effect).

  Here, the exciting effects 2X and 2Y and the jackpot notification effect 2Q are the boost effects 1X and 1Y and the jackpot notification effect 1Q as the notice effects displayed when the result of the jackpot determination of the first special symbol game is a jackpot. The contents are substantially the same.

  Therefore, when the result of the big hit determination of the second special symbol game is a big hit, when the exciting effects 2X and 2Y are displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 51 of the decorative symbol display device 38, the exciting effects 2X and 2Y are as if It is possible to give the player an impression that it is a notice effect (a boost effect 1X and 1Y) regarding the result of the jackpot determination of one special symbol game. That is, while the first interval effect is displayed among the jackpot effects, the player is not allowed to recognize that the result of the jackpot determination of the second special symbol game is a jackpot, so the effect displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 51 is displayed. The player's interest can be strongly attracted. In other words, since the player is not given an impression that a big hit is suddenly made, the process of determining whether or not the big hit is made can be sufficiently increased.

  In addition, the exciting effects 1X and 1Y displayed in the notice effect are displayed not only when the result of the jackpot determination of the first special symbol game is a jackpot but also when the game is lost. In other words, when the result of the big special hit determination of the second special symbol game is a big hit, when the exciting effects 2X and 2Y are displayed as the big hit effects, the exciting effects 2X and 2Y are as if the first special symbol game is a big hit. It is possible to give the player an impression that it is a notice effect (a boost effect 1X and 1Y) related to the determination result, and to give the player an impression that the jackpot has not been determined. Thereby, a player's interest can be strongly attracted until the big hit notification effect 2Q is displayed. That is, the process of whether or not the player is a big hit can be sufficiently raised.

  The jackpot notification effect 2Q that is displayed when the result of the jackpot determination of the second special symbol game is a jackpot is the jackpot notification effect 1Q that is displayed when the result of the jackpot determination of the first special symbol game is a jackpot. The contents are substantially the same.

  Therefore, when the big hit is notified, it is difficult for the player to recognize whether the notification is due to the big hit notification effect 2Q or the big hit notification effect 1Q, and the big hit is the first special symbol. It can be made difficult for the player to recognize whether the game is based on the result of the jackpot determination of the game or based on the result of the jackpot determination of the second special symbol game.

  Further, the sub-lifting effects of the sub-lifting effects 1A and 1B displayed at the time of the announcement effect and the sub-lifting effects 2A and 2B displayed at the time of the big hit effect are substantially the same. In addition, the sub-lifting effects of the sub-lifting effects contents 1A and 1B displayed at the time of the notice effect are displayed not only when the result of the big hit determination of the first special symbol game is a big hit but also when it is a loss.

  Therefore, when the result of the jackpot determination of the second special symbol game is a jackpot, when the sub boosting effect contents 2A and 2B are displayed, the sub boost effect contents 2A and 2B are displayed. It gives the player the impression that it is an effect related to the result of the jackpot determination of the first special symbol game (sub-lifting effect contents 1A and 1B), and the impression that the jackpot is not fixed Can be given to a person. Thereby, a player's interest can be strongly attracted until the big hit notification effect 2Q is displayed. That is, the process of whether or not the player is a big hit can be sufficiently raised.

As described above, the gaming machine 1 according to one embodiment of the present invention is
The first (first special figure 1 start opening 32 and second special figure 1 start opening 33) and the second start opening (special figure 2 start opening 34) and the big winning opening 46, in which game balls can be won,
First special symbol game big hit lottery execution means (main control circuit 100) for executing a big hit lottery of the first special symbol game (first special symbol game) based on the winning of the game ball at the first start opening; ,
Second special symbol game big hit lottery execution means (main control circuit 100) for executing a big hit lottery of the second special symbol game (second special symbol game) based on the winning of the game ball at the second starting port; ,
A grand prize winning device 36 that allows a game ball to be awarded to the big prize opening when the lottery result of the big bonus lottery of the first and second special symbol games is a big hit;
An effect display device (decorative symbol display device 38) for displaying a lottery result effect and a jackpot effect to the player;
Comprising
The lottery result effect includes the lottery result effect of the first special symbol game,
The jackpot effect includes a first jackpot effect when the first special symbol game lottery result is a jackpot (a jackpot effect regarding the jackpot effect contents A to C) and a lottery result of the second special symbol game. In the case of the second jackpot effect (a jackpot effect related to the jackpot effect contents D and E),
When the lottery result of the second special symbol game is a big hit, the second big hit effect is an initial interval time (from time T13 to time T16) until the game ball is first allowed to enter the big winning opening. ) Is set longer than the first jackpot effect,
The second jackpot effect is an effect displayed at the first interval time, which is a first boost effect (a boost effect 2X and 2Y) that boosts the process of whether or not it is a big hit, and the first A jackpot notification effect (hit alert notification effect 2Q) displayed after the boost effect and informing that the lottery result of the second special symbol game is a jackpot, is included,
When the lottery result of the first special symbol game is lost, the lottery result effect of the first special symbol game includes the first exciting effects (the exciting effects 1X and 1Y).

In addition, the gaming machine 1 according to one embodiment of the present invention,
The first (first special figure 1 start opening 32 and second special figure 1 start opening 33) and the second start opening (special figure 2 start opening 34) and the big winning opening 46, in which game balls can be won,
First special symbol game big hit lottery execution means (main control circuit 100) for executing a big hit lottery of the first special symbol game (first special symbol game) based on the winning of the game ball at the first start opening; ,
Second special symbol game big hit lottery execution means (main control circuit 100) for executing a big hit lottery of the second special symbol game (second special symbol game) based on the winning of the game ball at the second starting port; ,
A grand prize winning device 36 that allows a game ball to be awarded to the big prize opening when the lottery result of the big bonus lottery of the first and second special symbol games is a big hit;
An effect display device (decorative symbol display device 38) for displaying a lottery result effect, a jackpot effect and a predetermined excitement effect to the player;
Comprising
The lottery result effect includes the lottery result effect of the first special symbol game,
The jackpot effect includes a first jackpot effect when the first special symbol game lottery result is a jackpot (a jackpot effect regarding the jackpot effect contents A to C) and a lottery result of the second special symbol game. In the case of the second jackpot effect (a jackpot effect related to the jackpot effect contents D and E),
When the lottery result of the second special symbol game is a big hit, the second big hit effect is an initial interval time (from time T13 to time T16) until the game ball is first allowed to enter the big winning opening. ) Is set longer than the first jackpot effect,
The second jackpot effect is an effect displayed at the first interval time, and a second boost effect that boosts the process of whether or not it is a big hit (sub boost effect effects 2A and 2B) And a jackpot notification effect (a jackpot notification effect 2Q) that is displayed after the second exciting effect and notifies that the lottery result of the second special symbol game is a jackpot,
The predetermined excitement effect includes the second excitement effect (the sub excitement effect contents 1A and 1B) which are displayed while the lottery result effect of the first special symbol game is displayed. It is what

  With such a configuration, the gaming machine 1 does not display the effect related to the big hit determination of the two special symbol games (the first special symbol game and the second special symbol game) on the decorative symbol display device 38 at the same time. It is possible to prevent the effects relating to the jackpot determination of the games (first special symbol game and second special symbol game) from becoming complicated and difficult to understand.

  In addition, when the result of the big hit determination of the second special symbol game is a big hit, the exciting effect can be displayed on the decorative symbol display device 38 before the big hit effect is started. The process of whether or not it is a big hit can be boosted.

  Further, since it is not necessary to display the effect related to the big special determination of the second special symbol game on the decorative symbol display device 38 until the big special decision of the second special symbol game becomes a big hit, the processing (control) of the effect in the gaming machine 1 Can be prevented from becoming complicated.

In the present embodiment, the exciting effects 1X and 1Y, the loss notification effect 1Z and the big hit notification effect 1Q are one embodiment of the “lottery result effect” according to the present invention.
In the present embodiment, the jackpot effect is an embodiment of the “hit effect” according to the present invention.
In the present embodiment, the jackpot effect relating to the jackpot effect contents A to C is an embodiment of the “first jackpot effect” according to the present invention.
In the present embodiment, the jackpot effect related to the jackpot effect contents D and E is an embodiment of the “second jackpot effect” according to the present invention.
In the present embodiment, the exciting effects 1X and 1Y and the exciting effects 2X and 2Y are an embodiment of the “first exciting effect” according to the present invention.
Further, in this embodiment, the sub-lifting effect of the sub-lifting effect contents 1A and 1B and the sub-lifting effect of the sub-lifting effect contents 2A and 2B are one embodiment of the “second boosting effect” according to the present invention. .
In the present embodiment, the jackpot notification effect 2Q is an embodiment of the “hit notification notification effect” according to the present invention.

  The various effects according to the present invention are not limited to the effects as described above. For example, in the big hit effect when the result of jackpot determination of the second special symbol game is a big hit, the big hit effect when the result of big hit determination of the first special symbol game is a big hit is included in the first interval effect. It can be set as the structure which produces the effect of the content substantially the same as the displayed first time interval effect. More specifically, for example, along with the stop of the display of the big hit notification effect 2Q, the display of the effect substantially the same as the first interval effect B (hereinafter referred to as “first interval effect B2”) is started.

  As a result, when the result of the jackpot determination of the second special symbol game is a jackpot, the effects displayed when the result of the jackpot determination of the first special symbol game is a jackpot (the boost effect 1X and the jackpot notification effect 1Q) The first interval effect B) is substantially the same content as the first interval effect B2), that is, when the big hit game is started. It can be made difficult for the player to recognize whether the jackpot game is based on the result of the jackpot determination of the first special symbol game or based on the result of the jackpot determination of the second special symbol game.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the sub excitement effects 1A and 1B are configured to be set based on the variation pattern, but the present invention is not limited to this. In other words, the sub-live-up effect is not based on the variation pattern, but based on the counter value of the unique counter based on the winning of the game ball (that is, regardless of the result of the first special symbol game jackpot determination, the variation pattern, etc. May be configured to be set.

  1: gaming machine, 32: start port for first special figure 1, 33: start port for second special figure 1, 34: start port for special figure 2, 36: big prize device, 38: decorative symbol display device, 100 : Main control circuit

Claims (2)

The first and second starting openings and the big winning opening where game balls can win,
First special symbol game big hit lottery execution means for executing a big bonus lottery of the first special symbol game based on a winning of a game ball to the first starting port;
Second special symbol game big hit lottery execution means for executing a big special lottery drawing of the second special symbol game based on a winning of a game ball to the second starting port;
A big winning device that allows a game ball to be awarded to the big winning opening when the lottery result of the big special lottery of the first and second special symbol games is a big hit;
An effect display device for displaying a lottery result effect and a jackpot effect to the player;
Comprising
The lottery result effect includes the lottery result effect of the first special symbol game,
The jackpot effect includes a first jackpot effect when the lottery result of the first special symbol game is a jackpot and a second jackpot effect when the lottery result of the second special symbol game is a jackpot. Including
If the lottery result of the second special symbol game is a big hit, the second big hit effect is the first interval time until the first winning of the game ball to the big winning opening is allowed, It is set longer than the jackpot production,
The second jackpot effect is an effect that is displayed at the first interval time, and is displayed after the first boost effect that boosts the process of whether or not it is a big hit and the first boost effect. A jackpot notification effect for notifying that the lottery result of the second special symbol game is a jackpot, and
When the lottery result of the first special symbol game is lost, the lottery result effect of the first special symbol game includes the first exciting effect,
A pachinko machine characterized by that. The first and second starting openings and the big winning opening where game balls can win,
First special symbol game big hit lottery execution means for executing a big bonus lottery of the first special symbol game based on a winning of a game ball to the first starting port;
Second special symbol game big hit lottery execution means for executing a big special lottery drawing of the second special symbol game based on a winning of a game ball to the second starting port;
A big winning device that allows a game ball to be awarded to the big winning opening when the lottery result of the big special lottery of the first and second special symbol games is a big hit;
An effect display device that displays a lottery result effect, a jackpot effect, and a predetermined excitement effect to the player,
Comprising
The lottery result effect includes the lottery result effect of the first special symbol game,
The jackpot effect includes a first jackpot effect when the lottery result of the first special symbol game is a jackpot and a second jackpot effect when the lottery result of the second special symbol game is a jackpot. Including
If the lottery result of the second special symbol game is a big hit, the second big hit effect is the first interval time until the first winning of the game ball to the big winning opening is allowed, It is set longer than the jackpot production,
The second jackpot effect is an effect displayed at the first interval time, and is displayed after the second boost effect that boosts the process of whether or not it is a big hit, and the second boost effect. A jackpot notification effect for notifying that the lottery result of the second special symbol game is a jackpot, and
The predetermined exciting effect includes the second exciting effect displayed while the lottery result effect of the first special symbol game is displayed.
A pachinko machine characterized by that.

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