JP2015159960A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine which can enhance a player's interest in a reservation image.SOLUTION: A game machine is provided with a special image related to a reservation image. When a prior determination result of reservation occurred is big win, a small win, or lose with ready-to-win (YES at S2300) or when, despite NO at S2300, it is determined to execute reservation read-ahead performance according to a lottery (YES at S2306), the reservation read-ahead performance using the special image is executed (S2310). Display of the special image is normally increased or reduced accompanying the reservation image in one-to-one correspondence with the reservation image; however, when the reservation read-ahead performance is executed, display of the special image is performed in order different from an increase or consumption of the reservation image, or performance display is executed in which a plurality of special images are consumed whereas one reservation image is consumed.

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that draws a symbol based on a game ball entering a starting device and draws a big hit lottery. More specifically, the gaming ball immediately enters the starting device while the symbol is changing. The present invention relates to a gaming machine that reserves the right to win a jackpot lottery when the jackpot lottery cannot be performed.

  Conventionally, in game machines such as pachinko machines, when a game ball enters the starter, a symbol matching game is played as a big hit lottery where a predetermined symbol is variably displayed on the symbol display device and then stopped and confirmed. If the result of this symbol matching game is a big hit, the special electric accessory (large winning device) provided so that it can be opened and closed is changed from a closed state where the game ball is difficult to win to an open state where it is easy to win. A special game (big hit game) that is controlled for conversion for a set time is played. When this special game is performed, the player can obtain a great profit. That is, the player plays a game aiming at the special game.

  By the way, when the game ball enters the starting device during the symbol matching game or during the big hit and the big hit lottery cannot be performed immediately, the right of the big hit lottery is a predetermined number (for example, a maximum of four). The hold image (hold icon) corresponding to each of the stored holds is displayed on an image display device such as a liquid crystal in a predetermined manner. When a predetermined start condition is satisfied, the stored hold is sequentially read out and a big hit lottery is performed for the hold, whereby the hold storage and the hold image are sequentially digested.

  In particular, in recent gaming machines, for example, as disclosed in Patent Document 1, the result of the jackpot lottery is pre-determined in advance with respect to the stored suspension, and the result of this prior determination (for example, the jackpot or Based on the reach, the prefetching effect with various tastes that changes the color and shape of the reserved image corresponding to the hold until the hold is digested has become popular. The hold pre-reading effect is an effect of notifying the player of the prediction result of the big win lottery at an earlier stage than usual before the symbol matching game for the hold is performed, so that the player can further enhance the interest of the game. There is an advantage that can increase the excitement of more.

JP 2010-220675 A

  However, in the gaming machine that holds the right of the jackpot lottery as described above, the held image corresponding to each stored hold one by one is associated with the order of addition (increase) or decrease (digestion) of the hold memory. Since it is configured to be added or reduced in the same order, that is, the addition or reduction display of the reserved image is determined uniformly, it has now been unsatisfactory and unsatisfactory. .

  The present invention has been made in order to solve the above-described problems, and the object of the present invention is to change the addition or reduction display of the reserved image and enhance the player's interest in the reserved image. It is to provide a gaming machine capable of.

  In order to solve such a problem, the gaming machine according to the present invention, as described in claim 1, is a game to the starter (the first start winning device 112, the second start winning device (electric Chu) 115). A symbol lottery for jackpots is performed by variably displaying symbols on a predetermined symbol display device (first special symbol display device 120, second special symbol display device 122, main display device 131) on the basis of the incoming ball. , Special game execution means (special winning device processing in step S750) for executing a special game advantageous to the player when the lottery result of the symbol lottery is a big hit, and the start during the symbol variation display on the symbol display device When it is detected that a game ball has entered the apparatus, the symbol lottery is held with the game ball entered as a hold ball, a predetermined number of the hold balls are stored in the order of occurrence, and the memory of the hold ball is stored Holding ball Corresponding to the holding storage means (S804 and S824 for start winning device detection switch processing, S1206 and S1207 for special symbol processing) that are erased in the order of occurrence along with the execution of the pattern variation display, and the storage of the holding ball of the holding storage means On-hold image display control means for displaying on-hold images sequentially increasing or decreasing with the increase or decrease of the memory of the on-hold ball (holding prefetch processing S2308, S2310, variation effect selection processing) S4044), the special image display control means for displaying the special image related to the hold image displayed by the hold image display control means (the display of the item image in S2308 and S2310 of the hold prefetch process) The special image display control means is displayed by the reserved image display control means in the first state. A first display control means for performing display control for adding or reducing the special image in the same order as the reserved image accompanying the reserved image (the processing of FIG. 24 in S2308 of the reserved prefetch process); Second display control means for performing display control for adding or reducing the special image in an order different from the reserved image displayed by the reserved image display control means (FIGS. 25 to 28 in S2310 of the hold prefetch process, FIG. 30 to 36).

  In addition, the gaming machine according to claim 2 is the gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein pre-determination means for pre-determining the holding ball stored in the holding storage means by prefetching the lottery result of the symbol lottery. (The start winning device detection switch process S808, S828), the special image display control means, if the determination result by the prior determination means is a predetermined determination result, the second display control means The gist of the invention is that it further comprises prefetch display control means (holding prefetch processing in step S2010) for executing display control.

  Incidentally, the names and symbols in the parentheses are examples to show the correspondence with specific means described in the embodiments described later in order to help the understanding of the invention, and the present invention includes the names and symbols in the parentheses. However, the present invention is not limited to the specific means shown in FIG.

  According to the present invention, by providing a special image that can be displayed in an order different from the addition or reduction of the reserved image related to the reserved image, the addition or decrease display of the reserved image is changed, and It is possible to enhance the interest of the player, and as a result, the game's preference is improved.

It is a front view of the gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment. It is explanatory drawing of the random number table from which various random numbers are acquired in the gaming machine 100 which concerns on this embodiment. 1 is a block diagram of an entire gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment. 1 is a system configuration diagram of a gaming machine 100 and an information management device 450 via the Internet 410 according to the present embodiment. It is a block diagram of the information management device 450 concerning this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the main processes of the game system which concerns on this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the timer interruption process performed by main CPU310a of the main control board 310 which concerns on this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the start winning a prize apparatus detection switch process performed by main CPU310a of the main control board 310 which concerns on this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the gate detection switch process performed by main CPU310a of the main control board 310 which concerns on this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the normal symbol process performed by main CPU310a of the main control board 310 which concerns on this embodiment. It is explanatory drawing of the random number table from which the roaring effect execution random number is acquired in the gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol process performed by main CPU310a of the main control board 310 which concerns on this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the big hit determination process performed by main CPU310a of the main control board 310 which concerns on this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the fluctuation pattern selection process performed by main CPU310a of the main control board 310 which concerns on this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the process during a stop performed by main CPU310a of the main control board 310 which concerns on this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the big prize apparatus process performed by main CPU310a of the main control board 310 which concerns on this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the game state setting process performed by main CPU310a of the main control board 310 which concerns on this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the electric tulip process performed by main CPU310a of the main control board 310 which concerns on this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the timer interruption process performed by sub CPU340a of the presentation control board 340 which concerns on this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the command reception process performed by sub CPU340a of the presentation control board 340 which concerns on this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the demonstration designation | designated command reception process performed by sub CPU340a of the presentation control board 340 which concerns on this embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the demonstration effect top screen and jackpot final announcement effect setting screen which concern on this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the reservation prefetch process performed by sub CPU340a of the production control board 340 which concerns on this embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows a specific example of the normal hold display which concerns on this embodiment. It is explanatory drawing of the pattern A (basic form) which shows a specific example (digestion order change type | mold) of the reservation prefetch effect which concerns on this embodiment. It is a specific example (digestion order change type) of the reservation prefetch effect which concerns on this embodiment, Comprising: It is explanatory drawing of the pattern B which shows a modification (modification 1). It is a specific example (digestion order change type) of the reservation prefetch effect which concerns on this embodiment, Comprising: It is explanatory drawing of the pattern C which shows a modification (modification 2). It is a specific example (digestion order change type) of the reservation prefetch effect which concerns on this embodiment, Comprising: It is explanatory drawing of the pattern D which shows a modification (modification 3). It is explanatory drawing which shows the characteristic of the production | presentation of each pattern (pattern AD) of the digestion order change type in the reservation prefetching production | presentation which concerns on this embodiment. It is explanatory drawing of the pattern E (basic form) which shows one specific example (multiple digestion type 1) of the reservation prefetching effect which concerns on this embodiment. It is explanatory drawing of the pattern F which is a specific example (multiple digestion type 1) of the pending | holding prefetch effect which concerns on this embodiment, and shows a modification (modification 1). It is explanatory drawing of the pattern G which is a specific example (multiple digestion type 1), and shows a modification (modification 2) according to this embodiment. It is explanatory drawing of the pattern H which is a specific example (multiple digestion type 1) of the reservation prefetching effect concerning this embodiment, and shows the modification (modification 3). It is explanatory drawing of the pattern I (basic form) which shows one specific example (multiple digestion type 2) of the reservation prefetching effect which concerns on this embodiment. It is explanatory drawing of the pattern J which is a specific example (multiple digestion type 2) of the reservation prefetching effect concerning this embodiment, and shows a modification (modification 1). It is explanatory drawing of the pattern K which is a specific example (multiple digestion type 2) of a reservation prefetching effect concerning this embodiment, and shows a modification (modification 2). It is a flowchart which shows the turn production start command reception process performed by sub CPU340a of the production control board 340 which concerns on this embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the roaring effect which concerns on this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the game state effect selection process performed by sub CPU340a of the effect control board 340 which concerns on this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the change effect selection process performed by sub CPU340a of the effect control board 340 which concerns on this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the presentation mode change process performed by sub CPU340a of the presentation control board 340 which concerns on this embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which showed an example of the kind of effect mode which concerns on this embodiment, and its content. It is explanatory drawing which showed an example of the concrete display of various production modes set on the screen of the main display apparatus 131 which concerns on this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the big hit confirmation notice effect process performed by sub CPU340a of the effect control board 340 which concerns on this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the fluctuation production end process performed by sub CPU340a of the production control board 340 which concerns on this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the effect button process performed by sub CPU340a of the effect control board 340 which concerns on this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the presentation mode selection process performed by sub CPU340a of the presentation control board 340 which concerns on this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the login process performed by sub CPU340a of the production control board 340 which concerns on this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the logout process performed by sub CPU340a of the production control board 340 which concerns on this embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the appearance ratio of each jackpot decision notice effect in each mode of the jackpot decision notice effect setting screen and the jackpot decision notice effect setting screen according to another embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the character selection screen which concerns on the jackpot final announcement effect setting screen which concerns on other embodiment, and the big hit final announcement effect. It is explanatory drawing of a specific example of the reservation prefetch effect (digestion order change type) which concerns on other embodiment.

<Configuration of gaming machine>
First, the configuration of the gaming machine 100 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 1 is a front view of the gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment. The gaming machine 100 is a pachinko gaming machine that launches a game ball based on a player's launch operation, and when a game ball wins a specific winning device, pays out a predetermined number of game balls to the player based on the prize. is there.

  The gaming machine 100 includes an outer frame 160 attached to an island facility of a game store, an inner frame 170 rotatably supported by the outer frame 160 on the front side of the outer frame 160, and a front side of the inner frame 170. The inner frame 170 and the glass frame 150 rotatably supported are provided. The inner frame 170 is provided with main mechanisms and components constituting the gaming machine 100, various boards described later, and the like, and a game board 102 in which a game area 106 where game balls flow down is formed is detachably provided. ing. The glass frame 150 includes a launch handle device 103 that launches a game ball toward the game area 106 by being rotated, an audio output device 132 including a speaker, and an effect lighting device 134 having a plurality of lamps. A first effect button 135, a second effect button 136, and the like for changing the effect mode by a pressing operation are provided.

  Further, the glass frame 150 is provided with a tray 140 for storing a plurality of game balls. The tray 140 has a downward slope so that the game balls flow down in the direction of the firing handle device 103. . A receiving entrance (not shown) for receiving a game ball is provided at the end of the downward slope of the tray 140, and the game ball received at the entrance is sent to the launch rail 104 indicated by a broken line and fired. It stops at the end of the downward slope of the rail 104. Then, when the player rotates the operation handle 107 of the launch handle device 103, a game ball is launched into the game area 106 with a predetermined launch intensity according to the turning amount. The launch handle device 103 is provided with an effect handle device 362 (vibrator motor 363, air sending fan 364, flash LED 365, see FIG. 3) for executing a jackpot finalizing notice effect described later. ing.

  The game ball fired as described above rises between the outer rail 105a and the inner rail 105b from the launch rail 104 and reaches the game area 106 when the ball return prevention piece 105c is exceeded, and then falls within the game area 106 To do. At this time, the game ball falls unpredictably by a plurality of nails and windmills (not shown) provided in the game area 106.

  A first start winning device 112 having a start area in which a game ball can enter is provided in an area below the center of the game area 106. This first start winning device 112 is a general winning device type winning device, and is provided with a first start winning device detection switch 312 (see FIG. 3) for detecting a game ball. When the first start winning device detection switch 312 detects the entry of a game ball, a “special symbol lottery” (hereinafter also referred to as “hit lottery”), which will be described later, is performed and a predetermined prize ball (for example, 3 game balls) are paid out.

  Further, below the first start winning device 112, a second start winning device 115 having a start area in which a game ball can be entered is provided. The second start winning device 115 is a so-called tulip-type electric accessory having a pair of movable pieces 115b. The first mode in which the pair of movable pieces 115b is maintained in a closed state and the pair of movable pieces 115b. Is variably controlled to the second mode in which is opened. When the second start winning device 115 is controlled to the first mode, it is impossible to receive game balls (in FIG. 1, the second start winning device 115 is controlled to the first mode). Shows the time). On the other hand, when the second start winning device 115 is controlled to the second mode, the pair of movable pieces 115b function as a receiving tray, and the winning of the game ball to the second start winning device 115 becomes easy. That is, when the second start winning device 115 is in the first mode, there is no game ball winning opportunity, and when it is in the second mode, the game ball winning opportunity is increased.

  Further, the second start winning device 115 is provided with a second start winning device detection switch 315 (see FIG. 3) for detecting the entering of a game ball. Then, when the second start winning device detection switch 315 detects the entry of a game ball, the “special symbol lottery” described later (hereinafter also referred to as “hit lottery”), similar to the first start winning device 112 described above. And the same prize balls (for example, three game balls) as the first start winning device 112 are paid out.

  In the area on the left side of the game area 106, a normal symbol operation gate 113a having a normal area through which a game ball can pass is provided. The normal symbol operation gate 113a is provided with a gate detection switch 330a (see FIG. 3) for detecting the passage of the game ball. When the gate detection switch 330a detects the passage of the game ball, the “normal symbol of the normal symbol” will be described later. “Lottery” (hereinafter also referred to as “winning lottery”) is performed. Even if a game ball passes through the normal symbol operation gate 113a, a prize ball based on the passage is not paid out.

  In the area on the right side of the game area 106, in order from the top, the normal symbol operating gate 113b having a normal area through which the game ball can pass, the big winning device 117 into which the game ball can enter, and the second start of the game ball A guide plate 116 that guides to the winning device 115 is provided. The normal symbol operation gate 113b is provided with a gate detection switch 330b (see FIG. 3) for detecting the passage of a game ball, and has the same function as the normal symbol operation gate 113a.

  The grand prize winning device 117 is a so-called attacker-type electric accessory, and has an open / close door 117b that can be erected from the game board surface side to the glass plate side, and the open / close door 117b is on the game board surface side. It is controlled to move between an open state standing up to a closed state and a closed state buried in the game board surface (FIG. 1 shows the time when the open / close door 117b is controlled in the open state). When the open / close door 117b is erected on the game board surface, it functions as a tray for guiding the game ball into the big prize device 117, and the game ball can enter the big prize device 117. Further, the big prize device 117 is provided with a big prize device detection switch 317 (see FIG. 3). When this big prize device detection switch 317 detects the entry of a game ball, a predetermined prize ball (for example, 15 pieces). Game balls).

  The guide plate 116 is a plate-like member projecting on the game board surface side, and drops the game ball that has reached the guide plate 116 by dropping the area on the right side of the game area 106 in the direction of the second start winning device 115. It has a downward slope to roll and guide the sphere. That is, the guide plate 116 is a member that facilitates winning of a game ball to the second start winning device 115 when the second start winning device 115 is in the second mode.

  It should be noted that at the bottom of the game area 106, an out for discharging the game balls that have not entered any of the first start prize device 112, the second start prize device 115, and the big prize device 117 from the game board 102. A mouth 111 is provided. Also, the gaming machine 100 is out of the first starting prize device 112, the second starting prize device 115, the big prize device 117, and the game ball that has entered the out port 111 (that is, the game ball launched into the game area 106). An out ball detection switch 339 (see FIG. 3) for detecting as a ball (firing ball) is provided, and a game ball detected by the out ball detection switch 339 is not shown provided at the lower back side of the inner frame 170. It is discharged out of the gaming machine 100 through the ball discharge passage.

  A main display device 131 made up of a liquid crystal display (LCD) or the like is provided in a substantially central portion of the game area 106, and this main display device 131 displays an image during standby when no game is being performed. Or displaying an image according to the progress of the game. Among them, based on the winning game balls of the first start winning device 112 and the second starting winning device 115, a plurality of effect symbols for notifying the lottery result of the special symbol as a symbol matching game are variably displayed. When the combination of effect symbols (for example, 777) is stopped and fixedly displayed, the big hit is notified as a special symbol lottery result.

  That is, the special symbols displayed on the first special symbol display device 120 and the second special symbol display device 122, which will be described later, when the game ball wins the first start winning device 112 and the second start winning device 115, respectively. The display is changed in accordance with the change display of the special symbol, and is stopped and displayed in accordance with the stop display of the special symbol after a predetermined fluctuation time has elapsed. That is, the timing of the variation display of the effect symbol by the main display device 131 and the variation display of the special symbol by the first special symbol display device 120 and the second special symbol display device 122 are synchronized. In addition, by displaying various images, characters, etc. during the change display of the effect symbol (during the symbol matching game), the player is given a high expectation that he may win a big hit. Yes.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 1, a sub display device 139 is provided at a substantially upper center portion of the main display device 131, and the sub display device 139 relates to an image displayed on the main display device 131. Thus, an auxiliary image of the display image of the main display device 131 is effect-displayed. In particular, in the present embodiment, the sub display device 139 also performs an effect display relating to a pre-reading effect or the like of a hold display related to a special symbol, which will be described in detail later. The sub display device 139 is not limited to the illustrated position, and may be disposed anywhere near the main display device 131. For example, the sub display device 139 may be configured to be movable to the front of the screen of the main display device 131. Good. In this embodiment, the main display device 131 and the sub display device 139 are used as liquid crystal display devices. However, a plasma display or an organic EL display may be used, a projector, a so-called 7-segment LED, or a dot matrix. Alternatively, a display device such as a rotating drum may be used.

  Furthermore, a gimmick 109 as a movable accessory used for various effects is provided on the back of the game board 102. The gimmick 109 is configured to be movable with respect to the game board 102, and performs various effects by moving in a predetermined operation according to the progress of the game by the player. The gimmick 109 is initially arranged on the back of the game board 102 and is configured to be movable to the front of the screen of the main display device 131.

  On the lower right side of the inner rail 105 b of the game board 102, there are a normal symbol display device 118, a first special symbol display device 120, a second special symbol display device 122, a normal symbol hold indicator 119, and a first special symbol hold indicator 123. A second special symbol hold indicator 124 is provided. The first and second special symbol display devices 120 and 122 indicate that a game ball has entered the first and second start winning device 112 and 115 (first and second start winning device detection switches 312 and 315 to be described later). This is a notification of the jackpot lottery result that was triggered by the fact that a game ball was detected), and is composed of 7-segment LEDs. That is, a plurality of special symbols corresponding to the jackpot lottery result are provided, and the lottery result is displayed by displaying the special symbols corresponding to the jackpot lottery result on the first and second special symbol display devices 120 and 122. The player is notified. For example, “7” is displayed when a big win is won, and “−” is displayed when the player wins.

  Here, “special symbol lottery” means that when a game ball enters the first and second start winning devices 112 and 115, a random number for determining a special symbol is acquired, and the acquired random number is determined in advance. This is a process for determining whether or not a big hit is made by comparing with a value corresponding to the given “big hit”. The jackpot lottery result is not immediately notified to the player, but the special symbols are displayed on the first and second special symbol display devices 120 and 122, and when the predetermined variation time has passed, A special symbol corresponding to the lottery result is fixedly displayed after the stop, and the lottery result is notified to the player. Further, in the main display device 131, as described above, the symbol matching game is performed in which the effect symbols are displayed in a synchronized manner in synchronization with the special symbol variation display of the first and second special symbol display devices 120 and 122. The game informs the player of the lottery result more effectively.

  The normal symbol display device 118 performs normal symbol lottery triggered by the passing of the game ball through the normal symbol operation gates 113a and 113b (the gate detection switches 330a and 330b described later detect the entry of the game ball). The result is notified, and is composed of one LED (“◎” in the figure). In other words, the normal symbol display device 118 notifies the player of the lottery result by turning on the normal symbol display device 22 when the normal symbol lottery is won. Note that the normal symbol display device 118 is not limited to one LED, and is composed of, for example, a display capable of lighting a predetermined symbol display (for example, a lamp capable of alternately lighting “O” and “X”). May be. If the normal symbol lottery is won, the second start winning device 115 is controlled to the second mode (the movable piece 115b is in the open state) for a predetermined time.

  Here, “ordinary symbol lottery” means that when a game ball passes through the normal symbol operation gates 113a and 113b, a random number for determining a normal symbol is acquired, and the acquired random number is a predetermined “winning”. This is a process for determining whether or not the game is successful by comparing with a value corresponding to. The lottery result of the normal symbol does not immediately notify the lottery result after the game ball passes through the normal symbol operation gates 113a and 113b, and the normal symbol display device 122 displays a fluctuation display such as blinking of the normal symbol. When the predetermined fluctuation time has elapsed, the normal symbol corresponding to the normal symbol lottery result is fixedly displayed (lit or extinguished) after the stop, and the lottery result is notified to the player.

  In addition, while the first special symbol display device 120 or the second special symbol display device 122 is displaying the variation of the special symbol, a game ball enters the first and second start winning devices 112 and 115 and immediately wins a big win. If this is not possible, the right to win the jackpot will be held under certain conditions. More specifically, the random numbers for special symbol determination acquired when a game ball enters the first and second start winning devices 112 and 115 are suspended and stored.

  For this hold, the upper limit hold number is set to four, and the hold number is displayed on the first special symbol hold indicator 123 and the second special symbol hold indicator 124, respectively. Here, in the first and second special symbol hold indicators 123 and 124, when there is one hold, the left LED is lit, when there are two hold, the left and right LEDs are lit, and there are three holds. The left LED blinks and the right LED lights, and when there are four holds, the left and right LEDs blink. The display mode of the first and second special symbol hold indicators 123 and 124 is not limited to this. For example, four LEDs are arranged in a horizontal row, and the LEDs on the left side are lit in order from the occurrence of the hold. Also good. Further, as will be described in detail later, the main display device 131 has a hold image (hold) corresponding to this special symbol hold (holding related to the first and second special symbol hold indicators 123 and 124). Icon) is displayed, and a special image related to the hold image displayed on the main display device 131 is displayed on the sub display device 139.

  As with the special symbol, when the game ball passes through the normal symbol operating gates 113a and 113b and the winning lottery cannot be performed immediately during the normal symbol variation display, The right to draw will be held. More specifically, a random number for determining a normal symbol acquired when a game ball enters the normal symbol operating gates 113a and 113b is held and stored. For this hold, the upper limit hold number is set to four, and the hold number is displayed on the normal symbol hold indicator 119. In addition, the display mode of the normal symbol hold | maintenance display device 119 is based on the display mode of the 1st, 2nd special symbol hold | maintenance display devices 123 and 124 mentioned above, and description here is abbreviate | omitted.

  The first effect button 135 mainly functions as a “decision button”, and the second effect button 136 mainly functions as a “select button”. The first effect button 135 is provided with a first effect button detection switch 335 (see FIG. 3) that detects one pressing operation, and the second effect button 136 includes a second effect that detects a plurality of pressing operations. Button detection switches 336a to 336e (see FIG. 3) are provided. When the player's pressing operation is detected from the first effect button detection switch 335 or the second effect button detection switches 336a to 336e, the image displayed on the main display device 131 is changed. In the present embodiment, the first effect button 135, the first effect button detection switch 335, the second effect button 136, and the second effect button detection switches 336a to 336e are collectively referred to as “input device 137”.

<Description of game content>
Next, with reference to FIG. 1, the main flow of the game in the gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment configured as described above will be described. First, in order to obtain a normal symbol hit and a special symbol hit in the normal game state (a game state other than the big hit and short-time game state described later), the player handles the operation handle as shown by an arrow A in FIG. The left-handed game is performed by reducing the amount of rotation of 107, and the first symbol winning gate 112a positioned at the so-called “kee” at the approximate center of the game area 106 and the normal symbol operating gate 113a positioned at the upper left of the game area 106 Aim and fire a game ball.

  In this normal game state, “right-handed” which increases the amount of rotation of the operation handle 107 is not performed because the normal symbol operation gate 113b located at the upper right of the game area 106 passes, This is because it is difficult to win the first starting prize-winning device 112 located at the “nose”. In this state, the second start winning device 115 (hereinafter also referred to as electric Chu 115) is in the first mode in which a game ball cannot be won.

  When the game ball passes through the normal symbol operation gate 113a, the normal symbol display on the normal symbol display device 118 is started based on the passage, and the symbol matching game related to the lottery of the normal symbol is performed. When the game ball wins the first start winning device 112, the special symbol variation display is started on the first special symbol display device 120 based on the winning, and the main display is synchronized with the special symbol variation display. A variation display of the effect symbol is started on the device 131, and a symbol matching game related to the special symbol jackpot drawing is performed.

  With reference to FIG. 2, here, main random numbers used in the gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram of a random number table from which a big hit random number, a big hit symbol random number, a reach random number, a hit random number, and a hit symbol random number are acquired among various random numbers in the gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment. FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an example of a random symbol table, (b) is a jackpot symbol random number table, (c) is a reach random number table, (d) is a bonus random number table, and (e) is an example of a bonus symbol random number table. The special symbol (effect symbol) is generated based on the jackpot random number acquired from the jackpot random number table shown in FIG. 2 (a) and the jackpot symbol random number acquired from the jackpot symbol random number table shown in FIG. 2 (b). In addition, the normal symbol is generated based on the hit random number acquired by the hit random number table shown in FIG. 2D and the hit symbol random number acquired by the hit symbol random number table shown in FIG. .

  In the jackpot random number table shown in FIG. 2 (a), one random number value is acquired from 300 random numbers from "0" to "299", for example, when the first start winning device 112 and the electric chew 115 are won. The In the case of the jackpot random number table, in the low probability gaming state (the gaming state in which the jackpot probability is low), the jackpot ratio is set to 1/300, for example, and the acquired jackpot random number value is “3” A big hit is determined.

  On the other hand, in the high-probability gaming state (the gaming state in which the jackpot probability is high), the jackpot ratio is set to 10/300, which is 10 times the low-probability gaming state, and the acquired jackpot random number value is “3”, A big hit is determined when “7”, “37”, “67”, “97”, “127”, “157”, “187”, “217”, “247”.

  In addition, in the big hit random number table, a lottery for small hits is also performed. In the example shown in FIG. 2A, the ratio of small hits is set to 6/300, and the acquired big hit random numbers are “0”, “50”, “100”, “150”, “200”, “250”. "Is determined to be a small hit. When this small hit is made, the opening mode of the big winning device 117 operates in the same manner as the opening mode of the big winning device 117 for the probability variation 2R big hit described later.

  In the jackpot symbol random number table shown in FIG. 2B, one random number value is acquired from 250 random numbers from “0” to “249”. And based on the acquired jackpot symbol random number, any one jackpot is determined from a plurality of kinds of jackpots. In the gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment, three types of big hits are usually prepared as a plurality of types of big hits: 8R big hit (with time reduction), probability variation 16R big hit (with time reduction), and probability variation 2R big hit (no time reduction). There are four or more types of jackpots, such as those with different numbers of rounds and those with different opening / closing modes of the door 117b of the big winning device 117 (for example, different opening / closing times and prescribed winning numbers). May be.

  Normally, the number of rounds at the time of a big hit game is 8 rounds, and the open / close door 117b of the big prize device 117 in the round has a predetermined time (for example, 29.5 seconds) or a predetermined number of prizes (max 9). It is a big hit that is released until the ball wins, and the payout of the outgoing ball as a winning ball is not expected very much (eg 1000), but after the big hit game ends, the special symbol changes until a predetermined number of times (eg 100 times) It is a big hit that grants short duration games for a period.

  The probability variation 16R jackpot has 16 rounds at the time of the jackpot game, and the open / close door 117b of the big winning device 117 in the round is a game with a predetermined time (for example, 29.5 seconds) or a prescribed winning number (max 9). It is a big hit that is released until the ball wins, and you can expect payout of the outgoing ball as a prize ball (for example, 2000), and after the big hit game, both high probability games and short-time games until the next big hit It is a jackpot to grant.

  Probability 2R jackpot has a small number of rounds at the time of jackpot game as few as two rounds, and the opening time of the door 117b of the big winning device 117 in the round is extremely short (for example, 0.2 seconds, but the maximum number of winning prizes is 9) Although it is a big hit, it is almost a big hit that gives a high probability game until the next big hit after the big hit game is finished, though it is almost impossible to expect the payout of the ball as a winning ball (almost no winning).

  The opening mode of the big winning device 117 in the probability variation 2R big hit is the same operation as the small hit, and since the short-time game is not given after the big hit game is finished, the player apparently has the probability variation 2R big hit and the small hit. A distinction cannot be made. Therefore, it is difficult for the player to determine whether or not the gaming state has a high probability internally after the jackpot game of the probability variation 2R jackpot, that is, the probability variation 2R jackpot corresponds to a so-called “latent probability variation jackpot”. To do. As will be described later, when the small hit or the probability variation 2R big hit is reached, the effect mode performed on the main display device 131 or the like thereafter shifts to the latent probability mode.

  Further, in the gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment, the ratio at which the big hit is selected is different between when the game ball enters the first start winning device 112 and when the game ball enters the electric chew 115. It is configured. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 2 (b), if the big hit symbol random number obtained when the game ball wins the first start winning device 112 is “0” to “99”, the normal 8R big hit is selected. The ratio in this case is 100/250, and if it is “100” to “174”, the probability variation 16R big hit is selected, and the ratio in this case is 75/250, and if it is “175” to “249”, Probability 2R jackpot is selected, and the ratio in this case is 75/250.

  On the other hand, if the big hit symbol random number acquired when the game ball is won by the electric chew 115 is “0” to “99”, the 8R big hit is usually selected. In this case, the ratio is 100/250, and “100” to “100” 249 ”, the probability variation 16R big hit is selected, and the ratio in this case is 150/250. The probability variation 2R jackpot is not selected when winning the electric Chu 115.

  Comparing the type of jackpot selected at the time of winning the first start winning device 112 and the time of winning the electric Chu 115, the ratio of the probability variation 16R jackpot at the time of winning the first start winning device 112 is 75/250. When the electric Chu 115 wins, the ratio of the probability variation 16R big hit is 150/250, and when the electric Chu 115 wins, the ratio at which the probability variation 16R big hit is selected is higher. Furthermore, when the first start winning device 112 is won, the ratio of the probable 2R jackpot is 75/250, whereas when the electric Chu 115 prize is won, the ratio of the probable 2R jackpot is 0/250 (note that the first As shown in the pie chart of FIG. 5 (b), the distribution of the probability variation big hit (or the normal big hit) selected at the time of the one start winning device 112 and the electric Chu 115 prize is the same (the ratio of the probability variation big hit is 150/250, usually the ratio of big hits is 100/250)).

  That is, the electric chew 115 is configured to be more advantageous for the player than the first start winning device 112. With this configuration, when the game state shifts to the so-called electric-chu-support game state (short-time game state) in which the winning rate of the game ball to the electric chew 115 is high, the probability of consecutive winning of the probability variation 16R jackpot increases. Therefore, it can be expected that a large number of balls will be obtained, and a highly interesting game can be provided.

  In the reach random number table shown in FIG. 2 (c), when the game ball is won by the start winning device (the first start winning device 112 or the electric Chu 115), among 250 random numbers from “0” to “249”. One random value is acquired. In the case of the reach random number table, the reach ratio is set to 22/250, for example, and it is determined that the reach is present when the acquired reach random number value is “0” to “21”. On the other hand, the ratio of no reach is set to 228/250, and it is determined that there is no reach when the acquired reach random number values are “22” to “249”. The reach random number is a random number for determining whether or not a reach effect is performed when a special symbol lottery is lost.

  In the hit random number table for drawing the random numbers of normal symbols shown in FIG. 2D, when the game ball passes through the normal symbol operation gates 113a and 113b, the ten random numbers from “0” to “9” are selected. One random value is acquired. In the case of a winning random number table, in a gaming state other than a short working time (hereinafter also referred to as a short working time gaming state), the winning ratio is set to 1/10, for example, and the winning random number value is “7”. Determined. On the other hand, in the short-time gaming state, the winning ratio is set to 9/10 that is nine times that of the non-short-time gaming state, and it is determined that the winning number is “0” to “8”.

  In the hit design random number table shown in FIG. 2E, one random number value is acquired from three random numbers from “0” to “2”. Then, based on the acquired winning design random number, any one of a plurality of types of winning is determined. In the gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment, two types of hits, short and long, are prepared as a plurality of types.

  Short wins per short period (for example, a single open of 0.5 seconds, a maximum number of winnings of 9 max), which is controlled to the second mode in which the electric Chu 115 is opened when a win is won by a normal symbol lottery. On the other hand, the long win is per long time during which the electric chew 115 is controlled to the second mode (for example, a single opening of 6 seconds and a maximum number of winning prizes of 9). In the case of the winning symbol random number table, the ratio per short is set to 2/3, for example, and when the acquired winning symbol random number value is “0” or “1”, it is determined that the hit is short. The ratio is set to 1/3, for example, and when the acquired winning symbol random number value is “2”, it is determined to be long hit.

  In the short hit, since the time for which the electric Chu 115 is controlled to the second mode is short open, it is difficult to win a game ball to the electric Chu 115, and therefore it is almost possible to expect the payout of the outgoing ball as a prize ball. In addition, the special symbol jackpot lottery based on the winning is almost impossible to expect.

  On the other hand, in the long win, since the time for which the electric chew 115 is controlled in the second mode is long open, it is possible to expect a plurality of game balls (upper limit is 9) to win the electric chew 115. As a result, it is possible to expect a payout of a special ball as well as a special symbol jackpot lottery based on the winnings. In addition, as described above, the rate of selection of the probability variation 16R big hit is higher when the electric Chu 115 wins than when the first start winning device 112 wins. Winning the electric Chu 115 is an extremely important item in the game, and this improves the game preference.

  In addition, this winning symbol random number table is used only for the short-time gaming state. When the gaming state is short, when the normal symbol lottery is won, The time controlled in the mode of 2 and the release mode are all performed in accordance with the above long (for example, a single release of 5 seconds, a specified maximum number of winnings of 9).

  There are various types of random numbers used in the gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment other than the above jackpot random numbers, jackpot symbol random numbers, reach random numbers, hit random numbers, and hit symbol random numbers. The roaring effect execution random number related to the “whispering effect” relating to whether or not will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Returning to FIG. 1, when the player is “left-handed” in the normal gaming state, the symbol matching game related to the normal symbol lottery is started, and the normal symbol display device 118 changes the normal symbol. When the normal symbol stops and lights up or turns off after a predetermined fluctuation time has elapsed since the start of the blinking operation as a display, it is confirmed and displayed, and if this confirmed normal symbol is lit, it becomes a win (see FIG. 2 (d) When the winning random number value obtained in the winning random number table is “7”, the winning probability is 1/10), and the electric Chu 115 is controlled to the second mode (the movable piece 115b is in the open state) in which the winning chance of the game ball is increased. Is done.

  At this time, when the normal symbol hit is short hit (the ratio 2/3 when the hit symbol random number value obtained by the hit symbol random number table of FIG. Since the opening time is short (single opening of 0.5 seconds) and it is not easy to win this electric Chu 115, the player has left-handed as it is as shown by the arrow A in FIG. The state will be maintained. As a result, the game ball rarely wins the electric chew 115 if lucky.

  On the other hand, when the normal symbol hit is long hit (the rate is 1/3 when the hit symbol random number value obtained in the symbol random number table of FIG. Is long (single opening for 6 seconds), and when the electric chew 115 is in the open state, the player increases the amount of rotation of the operation handle 107 and performs “right-handed”.

  When the “right strike” is performed, the game ball falls on the right side of the main display device 131 in the game area 106 as shown by an arrow B in FIG. Then, the game ball that has reached the guide plate 116 is guided to roll on the guide plate 116 and win a prize to the open electric chew 115. Thereby, a large number of game balls easily win the electric chew 115.

  Then, when a game ball wins the electric chew 115, the special symbol variation display on the second special symbol display device 122 and the production symbol variation display on the main display device 131 are started based on the winning, and the special symbol jackpot is displayed. A symbol matching game related to the lottery is performed. Note that when the electric chew 115 is in the open state due to a long hit, the game ball wins the electric chew 115 even if the player does not “right hit” and does “left hit” as it is. Although it is possible, the winning efficiency is low compared to the case where the right board is used and the guide plate 116 is not used, and there is a high probability of being disadvantageous for the player.

  Thus, when the game ball is won in the first start winning device 112 or the electric chew 115 and the symbol matching game related to the special symbol jackpot drawing is performed, the main display device 131 displays the first effect button 135 and the second Reach effect that makes the player operate the effect button 136 and operates the gimmick 109 on the front of the screen of the main display device 131 in a predetermined manner (a big hit acquired from the big hit random number table in FIG. 2A) When the random number value is “3”, the ratio is 1/300, or when the reach random number value acquired from the reach random number table of FIG. 2C is “0” to “21”, the ratio is 22/250. Various productions are to be executed.

  Further, when a game ball is won in the first start winning device 112 or the electric chew 115 and a symbol matching game related to a special symbol jackpot lottery is performed, an effect mode is set on the screen of the main display device 131. As will be described later, this effect mode is provided with a plurality of types with different backgrounds, special symbol scrolls, lottery lines, stages, zones, and the like. Then, the effect mode set in the main display device 131 in accordance with the execution of the symbol matching game related to the big win lottery is selected from among the plurality of types of effect modes, and a predetermined period (by the out ball detection switch 339). During a period until a predetermined number of out balls are detected).

  It should be noted that the first start winning device 112, the electric tuner during the variable display of the special symbol (the effect symbol in the main display device 131) or the big hit or the small hit in the first special symbol display device 120 or the second special symbol display device 122. When a game ball wins in 115, the right to win a big win is reserved and stored (maximum of 4), and the first and second special symbol hold indicators 123 and 124 light in a predetermined manner according to the number of reserved memories. To do. In addition, the main display device 131 displays a reserved image (hold icon) corresponding to the number of reserved symbols of the special symbol on a one-to-one basis, while the sub display device 139 relates to the special symbol. A special image, which will be described in detail later, related to the reserved image (hold icon), such as a pre-reading effect of the reserved display, is displayed.

  Accordingly, the player pays attention to the main display device 131 and the sub display device 139 rather than the first and second special symbol display devices 120 and 122. In this way, by performing an elaborate effect on the main display device 131 and the sub display device 139, the game's preference is improved, and as a result, the player can expect great expectations while fully enjoying these effects. You can face a game with a feeling.

  Similarly, when a game ball passes through the normal symbol operation gates 113a and 113b during normal symbol fluctuation display or when the electric chew 115 is opened, the right of the winning lottery is held and stored (up to four). The normal symbol hold indicator 119 lights up in a predetermined manner according to the number of reserved memories.

  Thereby, the player can easily confirm how many jackpots and winning lottery rights are currently reserved. In the gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment, the reserved memory related to the special symbol is consumed by the electric chew (second start winning device) 115 in preference to the first start winning device 112. However, the reservation memory may be digested in the order of winning time series.

  Then, in the normal gaming state, the special symbol is stopped and fixedly displayed after a predetermined fluctuation time has elapsed from the start of the special symbol variation display on the first and second special symbol display devices 120 and 122. Is a big hit if it matches a predetermined big hit symbol (for example, “7”) (when the big hit random number value obtained in the big hit random number table of FIG. 2A is “3”, the big hit probability is 1/300). The specific display symbol combination (for example, “777” or the like) is also stopped and displayed on the main display device 131, and the player is informed of the big hit as a special symbol lottery result (however, the probability variation 2R big hit is excluded).

  Thus, in the gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment, when it is determined that the result of the symbol matching game is a big hit (the lottery result of the big win lottery is a big hit), the special symbol variation display is started. After the special symbol is stopped and until the jackpot symbol is confirmed and displayed (for example, during reach), the jackpot final announcement effect is executed at a predetermined rate. As will be described in detail later, this jackpot finalizing announcement effect is a jackpot finalizing announcement previously selected by the player operating the input device 137 on the demonstration screen displayed on the main display device 131 when the gaming machine 100 is in the standby state. Production is to be executed. Note that the jackpot confirmation notice effect can be prevented from being executed by the player's setting.

  In other words, in the gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment, it can be seen that the jackpot finalizing announcement effect allows the player to execute only the jackpot finalizing announcement effect that suits his / her preference, or that the big hit is determined beforehand. The awakening player is configured not to execute the jackpot final announcement effect. Thereby, the game preference is improved, and as a result, the player can face the game with great expectation while fully enjoying these effects.

  Then, as described above, when the lottery result of the special symbol is a big hit, the opening / closing door 117b of the big winning device 117 is controlled to open and close in a predetermined manner, so that the chances of winning the game ball greatly increase, and the player can You can play a big hit game where you can acquire balls and increase your possession. When the big hit game is started, the player turns the operation handle 107 greatly to perform “right-handed”, and the player wins the big winning device 117 with the open / close door 117b located at the lower right of the game area 106 opened. Aim and fire a game ball.

  Here, the big hit symbol random number value obtained from the big hit symbol random number table of FIG. 2 (b) is normally “0” to “99” for both the first start winning device 112 and the electric chew 115, and the ratio 100 / 250), an 8-round jackpot game is played, and after the 8-round jackpot game ends, the game state is shortened for a period until the special symbol changes 100 times.

  In addition, the big hit symbol random number value obtained from the big hit symbol random number table in FIG. 2B is “100” to “174”, the ratio 75/250, the ratio 75/250, the electric hit In the case of 115, in the case of “100” to “249”, the ratio 150/250), a 16-round jackpot game is played, and after the 16-round jackpot game is over, the game state has a high probability until the next jackpot (FIG. 2 ( The big hit random number values acquired in the big hit random number table of a) are “3”, “7”, “37”, “67”, “97”, “127”, “157”, “187”, “217”, “ 247 ", the jackpot probability is 10/300) and the time is short. That is, the big hit loops. The number of loops of the big hit may be unlimited, and if the big hit is repeated a predetermined number of times (for example, five times), the next big hit may be forced to become the normal big hit (so-called limiter function). ).

  On the other hand, the jackpot symbol random value obtained from the jackpot symbol random number table of FIG. 2 (b) based on the winning of the first start winning device 112 is “175” to “249”, the ratio 75/250 ), A combination of specific effect symbols is also stopped and displayed on the main display device 131. In this case, the reach effect is not performed regardless of the value of the reach random number, and the effect symbol combination is not a doublet or the like. For example, a casual combination of numbers such as “359” is stopped and displayed so that the player cannot intentionally determine that the special symbol lottery result has been a promising 2R big hit. Then, a two-round jackpot game is performed, and after the two-round jackpot game is over, the game state has a high probability (latency mode) until the next jackpot is reached.

  As a result of the big hit lottery, the big hit random numbers obtained in the big hit random number table in FIG. 2A are “0”, “50”, “100”, “150”, “200”, “250”. When the small hit probability is 6/300), a combination of specific effect symbols is stopped and displayed on the main display device 131. In this case, as in the case of the probability variation 2R big hit, a combination of casual numbers and the like is stopped and displayed. The player is intentionally prevented from determining that a special symbol lottery result has been won. In other words, this is to confuse the player with the small hit and the probability variation 2R big hit, and to hide the high probability after the probability variation 2R big hit (making it difficult for the player to know whether the probability is high or low).

  In this way, the probability variation 16R jackpot that can win more balls is selected when the electric Chu 115 winning is larger than the first start winning device 112 winning (the stop at the probability variation 16R jackpot symbol). Since the probability is high, the player can have great expectation for the symbol matching game related to the special symbol based on the winning of the electric chew 115.

  When the game state is short, the special symbol and the normal symbol change time is shortened, and in the symbol matching game related to the normal symbol mainly performed based on the passage of the normal symbol operating gate 113b, a high probability (When the hit random number value obtained from the hit random number table of FIG. 2D is “0” to “8”, the hit probability is 9/10), and the electric Chu 115 is controlled to the second mode. Since the playing time and release mode are performed in accordance with the above long game, the chances of winning the game ball increase, and the player can maintain the current ball without reducing it.

  Therefore, when the short-time game is started, as in the case of the big hit game described above, the player operates the normal symbol located at the upper right of the game area 106 in order to perform the “right stroke” by rotating the operation handle 107 greatly. A game ball is launched aiming at the gate 113b. Regardless of whether or not the normal symbol operation gate 113b passes, the “right-handed” game ball finally reaches the guide plate 116, and the game ball that has reached the guide plate 116 rolls on the guide plate 116. Thus, it is guided to win a prize to the electric Chu 115 that is frequently opened. That is, in the short-time game, the player frequently wins the electric Chu 115 which is more advantageous to the player than the first start winning device 112. In the short-time game after the probability variation 16R jackpot game ends, the jackpot probability is even higher, so the game state is extremely advantageous for the player.

  In the short-time game, even if the player performs “left-handed”, the game ball can pass through the normal symbol operating gate 113a and can win the electric chew 115, but “right-handed” As compared with the case where the guide plate 116 is not used, the winning efficiency for the electric chew 115 is worse, and it becomes easier to win the first start winning device 112 which is disadvantageous for the player than the electric chew 115. It is disadvantageous for the player. The above is the main flow of the game in the gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment.

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Next, control means for controlling the progress of the game will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 3 is a block diagram of the gaming machine 100 as a whole. The main control board 310 is main control means for controlling the basic operation of the game, and includes a one-chip microcomputer 310m composed of a main CPU 310a, a main ROM 310b, and a main RAM 310c, and an input port and an output port (not shown) for the main control board. ) And is connected to the effect control board 340, the payout control board 380, and the power supply board 370.

  On the input side of the main control board 310, the first start winning device detection switch 312 for detecting that a game ball has entered the first start winning device 112, and the normal design operation gates 113a, 113b have entered the game ball. The gate detection switches 330a and 330b for detecting this, the second start winning device detection switch 315 for detecting that the game ball has entered the second start winning device 115, and the game ball having entered the big winning device 117. A large winning device detection switch 317 to be detected is connected, and various signals are input to the main control board 310.

  On the output side of the main control board 310, a second start winning device opening / closing solenoid 316 that opens and closes the pair of movable pieces 115b of the second start winning device 115, and a large winning device opening / closing that operates the open / close door 117b of the large winning device 117 are operated. Solenoid 318, first and second special symbol display devices 120 and 122 that display special symbols, normal symbol display device 118 that displays normal symbols, and first and second special symbol hold displays that display the number of reserved balls of special symbols Devices 123 and 124, a normal symbol holding display 119 for displaying the number of reserved balls of the normal symbol, and a game information output terminal board 319 for outputting predetermined game information to the outside are connected, and various signals are output.

  The main CPU 310a of the main control board 310 reads out a program stored in the main ROM 310b based on input signals from the detection switches and timers, performs arithmetic processing, and directly controls each device and display, or Data and commands are transmitted to other boards according to the result of the arithmetic processing.

  The main ROM 310b of the main control board 310 stores a game control program and data and tables necessary for determining various games. For example, a jackpot determination table (see FIG. 2) referred to in the jackpot lottery, a symbol determination table for determining a special symbol stop symbol, a variation pattern determination table for determining a special symbol variation pattern, and the like are stored in the main ROM 310b. .

  The main RAM 310c of the main control board 310 functions as a data work area when the main CPU 310a performs arithmetic processing, and has a plurality of storage areas. For example, the main RAM 310c has a normal / special symbol holding storage area, a normal / special symbol data storage area, a normal / special symbol random value storage area, a round number storage area, a gate / various winning device data storage area, and a game state storage area. A game state buffer, a normal / special stop symbol data storage area, an effect transmission data storage area, a management device transmission data storage area, a hall facility transmission data storage area, various timers and counters, and the like are provided.

  The power supply board 370 is provided with a backup power supply composed of a capacitor, supplies a power supply voltage to the gaming machine 100, monitors a power supply voltage supplied to the gaming machine 100, and when the power supply voltage becomes a predetermined value or less, An interruption detection signal is output to the main control board 310. More specifically, when the power interruption detection signal becomes high level, the main CPU 310a becomes operable, and when the power interruption detection signal becomes low level, the main CPU 310a becomes inactive state. The backup power source is not limited to a capacitor, and may be a battery, for example, or a capacitor and a battery may be used in combination. The power supply board 370 is connected to the effect control board 340, the payout control board 380, and the launch control board 390 in addition to the main control board 310.

  The effect control board 340 mainly controls each effect such as during game or standby. The effect control board 340 includes a sub CPU 340a, a sub ROM 340b, and a sub RAM 340c, and is connected to the main control board 310 so as to be communicable in one direction from the main control board 310 to the effect control board 340. . Further, on the effect control board 340, the first effect button detection switch 335, the second effect button detection switches 336a to 336e, and the game ball that has been launched on the game area 106 and dropped on the game board 102 are out balls (fire balls). Is connected to an out ball detection switch 339.

  The effect control board 340 is equipped with an RTC (real time clock) 340d that outputs the current time. The sub CPU 340a inputs a date signal indicating the current date and a time signal indicating the current time from the RTC 340d, and executes various processes based on the current date and time. The RTC 340d is normally operated by the power source from the gaming machine 100 when power is supplied to the gaming machine 100, and is supplied from the backup power source mounted on the power supply board 370 when the gaming machine 100 is powered off. It operates with a power source that operates. Therefore, the RTC 340d can count the current date and time even when the gaming machine 100 is powered off. Note that the RTC 340d may be provided with a battery on the effect control board 340 and operated by the battery.

  The sub CPU 340a of the effect control board 340 receives data and commands transmitted from the main control board 310, the first effect button detection switch 335 or the second effect button detection switches 336a to 336e, the out ball detection switch 339, and an input signal from the timer. Based on the above, the program stored in the sub ROM 340b is read out to perform arithmetic processing, and corresponding data is transmitted to the lamp control board 360 or the image control board 350 based on the processing.

  The sub CPU 340a receives a control signal such as a one-way strobe signal, an image control command signal, and a lamp control command signal from the main CPU 310a of the main control board 310 via the input circuit, and when the strobe signal is input, The CPU 340a is configured to recognize this control command. For example, when a variation pattern designation command indicating a variation pattern of a special symbol is received, the content of the received variation pattern designation command is analyzed, and the main display device 131, the sub display device 139, the audio output device 132, and the effect drive device 361 are analyzed. Then, data for causing the effect handle device 362 and the effect illumination device 134 to execute a predetermined effect is generated, and the data is transmitted to the image control board 350 and the lamp control board 360. The effect driving device 361 gives the player various expectations by driving the gimmick 109 in a predetermined manner.

  The sub ROM 340b of the effect control board 340 stores a program for effect control, data necessary for determining various games, and a table. For example, the sub ROM 340b includes a variation effect pattern determination table for determining an effect pattern based on a variation pattern designation command received from the main control board 310, an effect symbol determination table for determining a combination of effect symbols to be stopped and displayed, and the like. It is remembered.

  The sub RAM 340c of the effect control board 340 functions as a data work area during the arithmetic processing of the sub CPU 340a and has a plurality of storage areas. The sub RAM 340c includes a game state storage area, an effect mode storage area, an effect pattern storage area, an effect symbol storage area, a gate / various winning device data storage area, a date / time information storage area, a login state storage area, a calculation data storage area, various Flag storage area, firing operation information storage area, player information storage area, game history information storage area, code information storage area, out ball number storage area, jackpot confirmation announcement effect setting storage area, various timers and counters, etc. are provided ing.

  The payout control board 380 controls the payout of game balls. The payout control board 380 includes a one-chip microcomputer including a payout CPU, a payout ROM, and a payout RAM (not shown). The payout control board 380 is connected to the main control board 310 via a wire (harness), and the ball rental connection board 384 is connected to the payout control board 384. The card unit 300 is also connected. In addition, the payout control board 380 is connected to the main control board 310 and the card unit 300 (ball lending connection board 384) so as to be capable of bidirectional communication.

  Further, on the input side of the payout control board 380, a payout ball counting switch 382 and a door opening switch 383 for detecting whether or not a game ball has been paid out are also connected. Further, the ball lending connection board 384 is connected with a ball lending switch 385 and a return switch 386, and various input signals of the ball lending switch 385 and the return switch 386 are sent out via the ball lending connection board 384. 380 is input. Further, a payout motor 381 of a payout device for paying out a predetermined number of game balls from the game ball storage unit is connected to the output side of the payout control board 380.

  The payout CPU reads out a program stored in the payout ROM based on input signals from the payout ball counting switch 382, the door opening switch 383, the ball lending switch 385, the return switch 386, etc., and performs arithmetic processing. Specifically, when the payout CPU receives a payout number designation command generated when a game ball wins a predetermined winning device from the main control board 310, the predetermined number according to the content of the payout number designation command is received. The game ball is paid out (prize ball control), and the payout motor 381 is driven to pay out a predetermined game ball.

  Further, the payout CPU, after confirming the connection with the card unit 300 via the ball lending connection board 384, inputs a ball lending signal from the ball lending switch 385 via the ball lending connection board 384, While exchanging information, a control (ball lending control) for paying out a specified number of game balls is performed, and a payout motor 381 is driven to pay out a predetermined game ball.

  The lamp control board 360 controls lighting of the effect lighting device 134 provided on the game board 102 and controls driving of the motor for changing the light irradiation direction. For example, the effect lighting device 134 changes the light irradiation direction and emission color of each lamp to perform the effect by illumination. In addition, the lamp control board 360 controls the energization of the drive source of the effect driving device 361 such as a solenoid or a motor that operates the gimmick 109 in a predetermined manner so that the effect by the gimmick 109 is performed.

  Further, the lamp control board 360 performs drive control on the vibrator motor 363, the air sending fan 364, and the flash LED 365 that constitute the rendering handle device 362 provided in the firing handle device 103. This is a drive control that executes a jackpot finalizing announcement effect that is executed when the lottery result of the jackpot lottery related to winning of the first start winning device 112 or the electric Chu 115 is determined to be a big hit, In order to notify in advance that the result of the symbol matching game will be a big hit (single notification), the vibrator motor 363 is driven and controlled at a predetermined timing to vibrate the gripping portion of the launching handle device 103, or to send air The fan 364 is driven and controlled to send air from the gripping portion of the firing handle device 103, or the flash LED 365 is driven and controlled to emit light in a predetermined manner (high-speed flash or flashing at high speed). Or flash). The lamp control board 360 is connected to the effect control board 340, and performs the above-described controls based on various commands transmitted from the effect control board 340.

  The image control board 350 is connected to the main display device 131, the sub display device 139, and the sound output device 132, and based on various commands transmitted from the effect control board 340, the main display device 131 and the sub display device 139. The display control of the image and the output control of the sound in the sound output device 132 are performed. The image control board 350 is a host CPU for performing image display control of the main display device 131 and the sub display device 139, a host RAM having a temporary storage area functioning as a work area for the host CPU, and a control process for the host CPU. A host ROM storing programs and the like, a CGROM storing image data, a VRAM having a frame buffer for drawing image data, a VDP serving as an image processor, and a sound control circuit for controlling sound are provided.

  The host CPU instructs the main display device 131 and the sub display device 139 to display the image data stored in the CGROM in the VDP based on the effect pattern designation command received from the effect control board 340. The VDP draws image data stored in the CGROM in the frame buffer of the VRAM based on an instruction from the host CPU. Next, a video signal (RGB signal or the like) is generated based on the image data stored in the display frame buffer in the VRAM, and the generated video signal is output to the liquid crystal display device.

  The sound control circuit includes an audio ROM that stores a large number of audio data. The sound control circuit reads out a predetermined program based on a command transmitted from the effect control board 340 and also outputs the audio output device 132. Audio output control at. For example, the audio output device 132 outputs BGM (background music), SE (sound effect), and the like, and performs effects by sound. In addition, the audio output device 132 is adapted to a predetermined sound effect (for example, “Cuen,” in the jackpot confirmation notice effect in accordance with the drive control of the vibrator motor 363, the air sending fan 364, or the flash LED 365 described above. An announcement sound such as “Cuien” indicating the confirmation of a big hit is also performed.

  The launch control board 390 controls the launch of game balls. The launch control board 390 has a touch sensor 391 and a launch volume 392 connected to the input side, and a launch solenoid 393 and a ball feed solenoid 394 connected to the output side. The firing control board 390 inputs a touch signal from the touch sensor 391 and performs control for energizing the firing solenoid 393 and the ball feed solenoid 394 based on the voltage supplied from the firing volume 392.

  The touch sensor 391 is provided inside the firing handle device 103, and is configured by a capacitive proximity switch that utilizes a change in capacitance caused by the player touching the operation handle 107. When the touch sensor 391 detects that the player has touched the operation handle 107, the touch sensor 391 outputs a touch signal that permits energization of the firing solenoid 393 to the firing control board 390. The firing control board 390 is configured to prevent the game ball from being fired to the game area 106 unless a touch signal is input from the touch sensor 391.

  The firing volume 392 is provided directly connected to a rotating portion around which the operation handle 107 rotates, and is composed of a variable resistor. The firing volume 392 divides a constant voltage (for example, 5V) applied to the firing volume 392 by a variable resistor, and supplies the divided voltage to the firing control board 390 (the voltage to be supplied to the firing control board 390). Variable). The launch control board 390 energizes the launch solenoid 393 based on the voltage divided by the launch volume 392 and rotates the launching member of the launch solenoid 393 to launch the game ball into the game area 106. .

  The firing solenoid 393 is composed of a rotary solenoid, and a launching member is directly connected to the launching solenoid 393, and the launching member is rotated by rotating the launching solenoid 393. Here, the rotational speed of the firing solenoid 393 is set to about 100 (times / minute) based on the frequency based on the output period of the crystal oscillator provided on the firing control board 390. Accordingly, the number of game balls to be fired in one minute is about 100 (pieces / minute, out ball) because one ball is fired each time the firing solenoid 393 rotates. That is, one game ball is fired about every 0.6 seconds. This out ball is detected by the out ball detection switch 339. The ball feed solenoid 394 is composed of a rectilinear solenoid, and sends the game balls in the tray 140 one by one toward the launching member of the launch solenoid 393.

<Game system configuration>
Next, the configuration of the gaming system including the gaming machine 100 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 4 is a system configuration diagram of the gaming machine 100 and the information management device 450 via the Internet 410. The gaming machine 100 can access an information management device 450 that manages the gaming history of games played on the gaming machine 100 via the Internet 410, which is a kind of public line. The “game history” here means the number of big hits, the number of chances of change, the number of time reductions, the number of wins of the first start winning device 112 and the second start winning device (electric Chu) 115, the number of fluctuations of special symbols, This shows the history of various games such as the number of times, the number of times per short, the number of times of passing through the normal symbol operation gates 113a and 113b, the number of times of fluctuation of the normal symbol, the number of times of jackpot confirmation notice, and other effect images displayed on the main display device 131. However, the history is not necessarily the entire history, and may be a partial history specified in the game.

  In the gaming machine 100, when a start operation (input operation of a password or the like related to a login request to the gaming machine 100) is performed by the player and the game is started, game history information indicating a history of game contents performed by the player I will remember. In the gaming machine 100, when the player performs a termination operation (input operation related to a logout request from the gaming machine 100), the player information, the stored game history information, and the information management device 450 are accessed. Code information is generated based on the address (so-called homepage address) and the like, and the generated code information is displayed on the main display device 131.

  Here, “player information” is identification information for identifying an individual player, and is information created based on a terminal ID, a telephone number, and the like built in the information terminal 400 owned by the player. The information terminal 400 is not limited to a mobile phone or a smartphone, and may be a fixed terminal such as a personal computer. In this case, the “player information” may be a MAC address or an IP address. Further, the configuration of the “code information” may be a character string such as a barcode or alphanumeric characters in addition to the matrix type two-dimensional code 420 including a QR code (registered trademark). The gaming machine 100 can play a game without performing the start operation or the end operation, but at least a game in which the start operation is performed is referred to as a “game accompanied by a login request” as appropriate. .

  For example, the player uses the information terminal 400 such as a mobile phone with a camera accessible to the Internet 410 to capture and read the code information displayed on the gaming machine 100 with the camera and access the information management device 450. When the code information is a character string, the player directly inputs the character string by operating the information terminal 400 instead of inputting the code information to the information terminal 400 by imaging with the camera of the information terminal 400. The information management device 450 may be accessed. The information terminal 400 displays a screen for using the player information management function of the information management device 450, accepts the player's operation, and requests the information management device 450 to register game history information.

  When accessed from the information terminal 400, the information management device 450 registers the game history information included in the code information in association with the player information. The information management device 450 includes a Web server 451 for displaying player information and game history information, an application server 452 for performing player registration processing and authentication processing, and a database server 453 for registering player game history information. It consists of and.

  In this embodiment, the information management apparatus 450 is configured by the Web server 451, the application server 452, and the database server 453 as described above. However, the information management apparatus 450 may be a single server or a server having other functions. You may go out.

  As shown in FIG. 4, in the gaming machine 100, a game information output terminal plate 319 for outputting various signals indicating the predetermined game information described above is connected to a game hall management computer 470 installed in the game hall. Yes. Various signals output from the game information output terminal board 319 include, for example, hits, jackpots, reach, start (variations of special symbols and normal symbols), winnings (including gate passage), probability variations, time reductions, launch balls ( Out ball), a prize ball (safe ball), etc., that is, the game hall management computer 470 receives such game machine 100 operation data from the game information output terminal board 319 of each game machine 100. Various signals representing are input. The game hall management computer 470 generates useful information useful for management of the game hall by collecting, calculating, and analyzing the game information input from each of these gaming machines 100.

  In FIG. 4, each gaming machine 100 (game information output terminal board 319) and the game hall management computer 470 are directly connected, but this is different from each gaming machine 100 (game information output terminal board 319) and game. A relay device (for example, a call display device provided in one-to-one correspondence with the gaming machine 100 on the upper part of the island stand (not shown) on which the gaming machine 100 is installed) is provided between the game management computer 470 and the gaming information output The game information output by the terminal board 319 may be output to the game hall management computer 470 via this relay device. In this way, information useful to the player can be displayed on the relay device, which leads to an improvement in service at the game hall.

  Next, the functional configuration of the information management device 450 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5 is a block diagram of the information management device 450. The information management apparatus 450 includes at least an information transmission / reception control unit 510, an information management control unit 520, an information storage unit 530, a password generation unit 540, a game history management unit 550, and a usage history management unit 560. . Each component of the information management apparatus 450 is configured by appropriately using the functions of the Web server 451, application server 452, and database server 453 shown in FIG.

  The information transmission / reception control unit 510 is a communication interface. In particular, it receives an access request from the information terminal 400 and outputs information related to the access request to the information management control unit 520. The information transmission / reception control unit 510 receives information output from each component of the information management apparatus 450 as a response to the access request from the information terminal 400 and transfers the information to the information terminal 400.

  The information management control unit 520 is an arithmetic processing device that controls basic operations of the information management device 450. The information management control unit 520 determines the request content of the information related to the access request output from the information transmission / reception control unit 510, and controls processing of a response according to the request content of the information terminal 400.

  The information storage unit 530 is a storage device for various information managed by the information management device 450. As various information, player information, game history information, usage history information, and other related information are stored. The information storage unit 530 stores various information in a database for each player.

  When the player requests the issuance of a password from the information terminal 400 to start a game with a log-in request, the password generation unit 540 responds to the request based on the information output from the information management control unit 520. Process to generate. The password generation unit 540 outputs the generated password to the information transmission / reception control unit 510 and causes the information terminal 400 to transfer the generated password.

  The game history management unit 550 manages information related to the game history and controls processing. When the player finishes the game with the login request and requests registration of the game history information from the information terminal 400 to register the game history information, the game history management unit 550 responds to the request and sends an information management control unit. Based on the information output from 520, processing for registering game history information is performed.

  The usage history management unit 560 manages information related to the usage history and controls processing. In response to an access request from the information terminal 400, the usage history management unit 560 performs processing for recording the player's usage history information based on the information output from the information management control unit 520.

  Next, the main processing flow of the gaming system will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing the main processing flow of the gaming system. When the player accesses the dedicated site of the information management device 450 by operating the information terminal 400, the information management device 450 displays the usage screen information displayed on the information terminal 400 when the player information authentication starts. Forward to. This usage screen is a screen for a player to use the management function of player information, game history information, and usage history information that the information management device 450 has, including a screen displayed at the start of player information authentication. It is. Information on the use screen can be input by a player's operation as necessary.

  In step S610 (hereinafter, step S is also simply referred to as “S”), the player who plays the game with the login request uses the player information registered in advance using the usage screen transferred to the information terminal 400. Enter. The information terminal 400 makes an access request to the player information management function of the information management device 450 to the information management device 450.

  The access request to the information management device 450 of the information terminal 400 is not only performed by transferring player information input by the player's operation, but also by transferring a terminal ID or the like built in the information terminal 400 You may go. Further, if the player information related to the information terminal 400 that has requested access is not registered in advance, the information management device 450 makes a response such as transmitting image information that prompts the player information to be registered to the information terminal 400.

  In step S <b> 612, the information management device 450 performs authentication processing using the player information included in the access request from the information terminal 400. In step S614, the information management apparatus 450 performs a password issuance process. This password issuing process is a process in which the information management device 450 issues a password necessary for the player to log in to the gaming machine 100 and transfers it to the information terminal 400.

  In S620, the player selects and inputs the password issuing process on the selection screen transferred to the information terminal 400. The information terminal 400 sends an execution request for password issuance processing to the information management apparatus 450. In step S624, the information management apparatus 450 creates a password using the created player information and transfers the password to the information terminal 400.

  In S630, the player operates the input device 137 to input the password transferred to the information terminal 400 to the gaming machine 100, and makes a login request to the gaming machine 100. In the case where the password is a barcode or a matrix type two-dimensional code 420, the player does not input the password by operating the input device 137, but an imaging device is provided in the gaming machine 100 and imaging by the imaging device is performed. You may enter your password.

  In S632, the gaming machine 100 accepts a login request and performs login processing using the player information included in the password. Then, the process proceeds to S636, and the gaming machine 100 stores the game history of the games that have been performed after logging in, and then proceeds to S638 to operate the input device 137 at the end of the game to log out to the gaming machine 100. To make a logout request to the gaming machine 100. The gaming machine 100 creates code information (matrix type two-dimensional code 420) including at least player information and game history information, and displays the code information on the main display device 131. With this displayed code information, it is possible to output information related to the player's individual game history in the gaming machine 100 to the outside.

  In S650, the player captures and reads the code information displayed on the main display device 131 with the camera of the information terminal 400, and inputs to the information terminal 400 that the read code information is transferred. The information terminal 400 transfers the code information to the information management device 450 and makes an access request to the information management device 450.

  In S652, the information management device 450 performs an authentication process using the player information included in the code information. In step S654, the information management apparatus 450 performs history registration processing for registering the game history information included in the code information and the use history information indicating that the current game has been played. In step S656, the information management apparatus 450 transfers the registered game history information and usage history information to the information terminal 400.

  In S670, the information terminal 400 displays the transferred game history information. The player can view the game history information displayed on the information terminal 400 and confirm how the game with the current login request is reflected in the game history information. The above is the main processing flow of the gaming system.

  Note that in the gaming system of the present embodiment, the gaming machine 100 is not limited to a pachinko gaming machine, and the gaming machine 100 is a swivel type gaming machine (so-called slot machine), a sparrow ball gaming machine, an arrangement ball gaming machine, or the like. It can also be used.

  In particular, in game machines of different types such as pachinko machines and revolving game machines, sharing the game system of the present embodiment, it is possible to enjoy new games beyond the game machine type. Can be provided.

<Timer interrupt processing of main control board>
Next, with reference to FIGS. 7 to 18, the characteristic processing of the present invention will be described with reference to flowcharts in connection with the progress of the game in the gaming machine 100. FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing timer interrupt processing performed by the main CPU 310a of the main control board 310. This process is performed in a normal operation except for a special case such as when the main control board 310 is turned on or off by a reset clock pulse generation circuit (not shown) provided on the main control board 310. It is repeatedly executed every cycle (for example, 4 ms). Further, processing performed on the main control board 310 described based on the flowcharts of FIGS. 7 to 18 is executed based on a program stored in the main ROM 310b. 7 to 18, processing that is not mainly related to the present invention is omitted.

  Referring to FIG. 7, when power is turned on, main CPU 310a executes a startup program, thereby initializing each unit such as a memory (for example, main RAM 310c). After initialization, the program stored in the main ROM 310b is read into the main RAM 310c, and the program is executed by the main CPU 310a.

  When this timer interrupt process is executed, first, in step S700, the main CPU 310a displays a jackpot random number, jackpot symbol random number, reach random number, hit random number, hit symbol random number, variation pattern random number, etc. as shown in FIG. Execute random number update processing to update various random numbers. As will be described later, the variation pattern random number is a random number for determining a special symbol variation time (that is, an effect symbol variation execution time).

  In the random number update process of S700, each random number is updated by adding (incrementing) by one, that is, every time the timer interrupt process is performed. Each lottery is performed in the starting winning device detection switch (SW) process in S710 and the gate detection switch (SW) process in S720, which will be described later, and each random number is acquired. Used in the special symbol processing of S740. The counter that performs the process of S700 is typically a loop counter, and returns to the minimum value “0” again after reaching the maximum value of the set random number (for example, “299” for the big hit random number). .

  Next, in S710, the main CPU 310a detects whether the game ball has won the first start winning device 112 or the second starting winning device (electric Chu) 115, or the first start winning device detection switch 312 or the second. A start winning device detection switch (SW) process based on the start winning device detection switch 315 is executed. The contents of the start winning device detection switch process performed in S710 will be described below with reference to FIG. FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing the start winning device detection switch process (S710) performed by the main CPU 310a of the main control board 310.

  Referring to FIG. 8, in S800, the main CPU 310a wins a game ball in the first start winning device 112 based on the presence / absence of a detection signal from the first start winning device detection switch 312 and the first start winning device. It is determined whether or not the detection switch 312 is turned on. Then, when the first start winning device detection switch 312 is turned on (YES in S800), the main CPU 310a proceeds to S802. On the other hand, when the first start winning device detection switch 312 is OFF (NO in S800), the main CPU 310a proceeds to S820.

  In S802, the main CPU 310a refers to the main RAM 310c and determines whether or not the number of holding times U1 in the first special symbol lottery is less than the upper limit value Umax1 (5 times including the first time). The main CPU 310a proceeds to S804 when the number of holding times U1 is less than the upper limit value Umax1 (YES in S802). On the other hand, when the hold count U1 is equal to or greater than the upper limit value Umax1 (NO in S802), the main CPU 310a proceeds to S820.

  In S804, the main CPU 310a adds 1 to the holding number U1 in the first special symbol lottery and updates it, and then proceeds to S806. For example, the main CPU 310a adds 1 to the number of holding times U1 in the first special symbol lottery stored in the main RAM 310c, and stores the number of holding times U1 after the addition in the main RAM 310c.

  In S806, the main CPU 310a acquires a random number for the first special symbol lottery based on the winning of the game ball to the first start winning device 112 this time, and stores it in the main RAM 310c. Here, the main CPU 310a refers to the main RAM 310c, and among the random numbers updated in S700, the random numbers for the first special symbol lottery (the jackpot random numbers, jackpot symbol random numbers and reach random numbers shown in FIG. Fluctuation pattern random numbers, etc.) are acquired and stored in the main RAM 310c. The result of the first special symbol lottery is determined based on the random number acquired in S806. Then, the main CPU 310a proceeds to S808.

  In step S808, the main CPU 310a performs pre-determination processing here. Specifically, the main CPU 310a acquires the jackpot random number, the jackpot symbol random number, and the reach random number acquired in the latest processing of S806 and stored in the main RAM 310c (that is, the jackpot random number by the first special symbol lottery stored most recently, The jackpot symbol random number and the reach random number) are read out, and the read jackpot random number, the jackpot symbol random number and the reach random number are compared with the jackpot random number stored in the main ROM 310b, the jackpot symbol random number and the random number of the reach random number. Thus, it is determined in advance whether the result of the first special symbol lottery is normally 8R big hit, probability variation 16R big hit, probability variation 2R big hit, small hit, with or without reach, or with no reach. That is, this pre-determination process is a pre-reading process for the first special symbol lottery. Then, when the main CPU 310a finishes the preliminary determination process, the main CPU 310a proceeds to S810.

  In S810, the main CPU 310a sets, in the main RAM 310c, a first hold number increase command for notifying that the hold number of the first special symbol lottery has increased by one. Here, the first pending number increase command includes information (hereinafter, also referred to as “preliminary determination information”) indicating the result of the preliminary determination performed in the process of S808. The first hold number increase command is transmitted to the effect control board 340 in the output process (S780) to be described later, and the effect control board 340 recognizes that the hold of the first special symbol lottery has increased, and the effect based on that is main. It can be executed by the display device 131 and the sub display device 139. Then, the main CPU 310a proceeds to S812.

  In S812, the main CPU 310a turns on a specific LED of the first special symbol hold indicator 123 to indicate that the hold has increased in accordance with the value of the hold count U1 in the first special symbol lottery (U1 ≧ 2). / Control flashing. Then, the main CPU 310a proceeds to S820.

  In S820, the main CPU 310a determines whether or not the game ball has won the electric chew 115 and the second start winning device detection switch 315 is turned on based on the presence / absence of a detection signal from the second start winning device detection switch 315. Determine. Then, when the second start winning device detection switch 315 is turned on (YES in S820), the main CPU 310a proceeds to S822. On the other hand, when the second start winning device detection switch 315 is OFF (NO in S820), the main CPU 310a ends the start winning device detection switch process.

  In S822, the main CPU 310a refers to the main RAM 310c and determines whether or not the number of holding times U2 in the second special symbol lottery is less than the upper limit value Umax2 (5 times including the first time). The main CPU 310a proceeds to S824 when the number of holding times U2 is less than the upper limit value Umax2 (YES in S822). On the other hand, the main CPU 310a ends the start winning device detection switch process when the number of holding times U2 is equal to or greater than the upper limit value Umax2 (NO in S822).

  In S824, the main CPU 310a updates the holding number U2 in the second special symbol lottery by adding 1 and proceeds to S826. For example, the main CPU 310a adds 1 to the holding number U2 in the second special symbol lottery stored in the main RAM 310c, and stores the added holding number U2 in the main RAM 310c.

  In S826, the main CPU 310a acquires a random number for the second special symbol lottery based on the winning of the game ball to the current electric chew 115, and stores it in the main RAM 310c. Here, the main CPU 310a refers to the main RAM 310c, and among the random numbers updated in S700, the random numbers for the second special symbol lottery (the jackpot random numbers, jackpot symbol random numbers and reach random numbers shown in FIG. Fluctuation pattern random numbers, etc.) are acquired and stored in the main RAM 310c. The result of the second special symbol lottery is determined based on the random number acquired in S826. Then, the main CPU 310a proceeds to S828.

  In S828, the main CPU 310a performs pre-determination processing here. Specifically, the main CPU 310a acquires the jackpot random number, the jackpot symbol random number and the reach random number acquired in the latest processing of S826 and stored in the main RAM 310c (that is, the jackpot random number by the second special symbol lottery stored most recently, The jackpot symbol random number and the reach random number) are read out, and the read jackpot random number, the jackpot symbol random number and the reach random number are compared with the jackpot random number stored in the main ROM 310b, the jackpot symbol random number and the random number of the reach random number. Thus, it is determined in advance whether the result of the second special symbol lottery is usually 8R big hit, probability variation 16R big hit, small hit, out of reach, or out of reach. That is, this pre-determination process is a pre-reading process for the second special symbol lottery. Then, when the main CPU 310a finishes the preliminary determination process, the main CPU 310a proceeds to S830.

  In S830, the main CPU 310a sets a second hold number increase command for notifying that the hold number of the second special symbol lottery has increased by 1 in the main RAM 310c. Here, the second pending number increase command includes information (preliminary determination information) indicating the result of the preliminary determination performed in the process of S828. The second hold number increase command is transmitted to the effect control board 340 in an output process (S780) to be described later, and the effect control board 340 recognizes that the second special symbol lottery hold has increased, and produces an effect based on that. It can be executed by the display device 131 and the sub display device 139. Then, the main CPU 310a proceeds to S832.

  In S832, the main CPU 310a turns on a specific LED of the second special symbol hold indicator 124 to indicate that the hold has increased in accordance with the value of the hold count U2 in the second special symbol lottery (U2 ≧ 2). / Control flashing. Then, the main CPU 310a ends the start winning device detection switch process.

  Returning to FIG. 7, next, in S720, the main CPU 310a performs a gate detection switch (SW) process based on the gate detection switches 330a and 330b for detecting whether or not the game ball has passed through the normal symbol operation gates 113a and 113b. Execute. Hereinafter, the contents of the gate detection switch process performed in S720 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the gate detection switch process (S720) performed by the main CPU 310a of the main control board 310.

  With reference to FIG. 9, in S900, the main CPU 310a determines whether or not the game balls have passed through the normal symbol operation gates 113a and 113b and the gate detection switches 330a and 330b are turned on. When the gate detection switches 330a and 330b are turned on (YES in S900), the main CPU 310a proceeds to S940. On the other hand, when the gate detection switches 330a and 330b are off (NO in S900), the main CPU 310a ends the gate detection switch process.

  In S940, the main CPU 310a refers to the main RAM 310c and determines whether or not the number of holding times G in the normal symbol lottery is less than the upper limit Gmax (5 times including the first time). The main CPU 310a proceeds to S950 when the holding number G is less than the upper limit Gmax (YES in S940). On the other hand, the main CPU 310a ends the gate detection switch process when the number of times G is held is equal to or greater than the upper limit Gmax (NO in S940).

  In S950, the main CPU 310a updates by adding 1 to the number G of holdings in the normal symbol lottery, and proceeds to S960. For example, the main CPU 310a adds 1 to the holding number G in the normal symbol lottery stored in the main RAM 310c, and stores the added holding number G in the main RAM 310c.

  In S960, the main CPU 310a acquires a random number for lottery based on the passing of the game ball of the normal symbol operation gates 113a and 113b this time, and stores it in the main RAM 310c. Here, the main CPU 310a refers to the main RAM 310c, acquires a random number for normal symbol lottery (per random numbers, per symbol random number, see FIG. 2) among the random numbers updated in S700, and stores the random numbers in the main RAM 310c. Store. The result of the normal symbol lottery is determined based on the random number acquired in S960. Then, the main CPU 310a proceeds to S970.

  In S970, the main CPU 310a controls to turn on / blink a specific LED of the normal symbol hold indicator 119 so as to indicate that the hold has increased according to the value of the hold count G (G ≧ 2). When the main CPU 310a finishes the process of S970, the gate detection switch process ends.

  Returning to FIG. 7, next, in S730, the main CPU 310a executes normal symbol processing. Hereinafter, the contents of the normal symbol process performed in S730 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing normal symbol processing (S730) performed by the main CPU 310a of the main control board 310.

  Referring to FIG. 10, in S1000, main CPU 310a determines whether or not the “auxiliary game flag” is on. Here, the “auxiliary game flag” indicates that the electric Chu (second start winning device) 115, which is an ordinary electric accessory, is in an operating state, and specifically, the normal when the fluctuation is stopped. This flag is set to ON when the symbol is a winning symbol (see S1048).

  When the auxiliary game flag is on (YES in S1000), the main CPU 310a ends this normal symbol process. On the other hand, if the auxiliary game flag is OFF (NO in S1000), the main CPU 310a proceeds to S1002 and whether the normal symbol is changing on the normal symbol display device 118 (the normal symbol lottery is being executed). Determine whether or not.

  If the normal symbol is changing in S1002 (YES in S1002), the process proceeds to S1040. On the other hand, if the normal symbol is not fluctuating (NO in S1002), the main CPU 310a proceeds to S1004, where the main RAM 310c is referred to and whether or not the number G of holdings in the normal symbol lottery is 1 or more. Determine. The holding number G in the normal symbol lottery is a parameter set in the gate detection switch process described above.

  If the number of times G is held is not 1 or more (NO in S1004), the main CPU 310a ends this normal symbol processing. On the other hand, if the hold count G is 1 or more (YES in S1004), the main CPU 310a subtracts 1 from the hold count G and updates the hold count G (S1006). At this time, the main CPU 310a reads out the random number stored in the main RAM 310c and stored in the main RAM 310c in S960 in FIG. 9 with the oldest storage time and deletes it from the main RAM 310c. Then, the main CPU 310a proceeds to S1007 and turns on / flashes a specific LED of the normal symbol hold indicator 119 so as to indicate that the hold has been consumed according to the value of the hold count G (G ≧ 1). Control.

  Thereafter, in S1008, the main CPU 310a executes a hit random number determination process. The winning random number judgment refers to the main RAM 310c, and the winning random number acquired when the game ball passes the normal symbol operation gates 113a and 113b (the winning random number acquired in S960) is a predetermined “winning”. This is a process for determining whether or not the result of the normal symbol lottery is a win by determining whether or not the values are equal to each other. Further, in this case, when it is determined that the hit random number is a value indicating “win”, the process of determining whether the hit symbol random number (the hit symbol random number acquired in S960) is “per short” or “long hit” is also performed. , And is executed together with a process according to the random number determination per hit.

  Next, in S1010, the main CPU 310a sets a stop symbol. The setting of the stop symbol is to set a symbol to be stopped according to the determination result in the hit random number determination. Specifically, when the winning random number is a value indicating “winning”, the main CPU 310a sets the winning symbol as a stop symbol (in this embodiment, the normal symbol display device 118 is lit). On the other hand, when the winning random number is a value indicating “displacement”, the main CPU 310a sets a symbol indicating a loss as a stop symbol (in this embodiment, the normal symbol display device 118 is turned off).

  Next, in S1012, the main CPU 310a executes a variable time setting process. “Variation time setting” is a process of setting the variation time of the normal symbol according to the gaming state and the stop symbol. For example, “3 seconds” in the auxiliary gaming state having the electric chew support function such as the short-time gaming state. Is set, and “29 seconds” is set in a gaming state without an electric chew support function such as a normal gaming state.

  After that, in S1014, the main CPU 310a starts normal symbol fluctuations in the normal symbol display device 118, shifts to S1015, and refers to a time-saving flag indicating that the gaming state described later is time-saving. Thus, it is determined whether or not the current gaming state is in the short gaming state (short time flag on) when the probability of hitting is high and the variation time of the normal symbol is shortened. In S1015, when the gaming state is the short-time gaming state (YES in S1015), the main CPU 310a proceeds to S1040. On the other hand, when the gaming state is not the short-time gaming state (NO in S1015), the main CPU 310a proceeds to S1016.

  In S1016, the main CPU 310a makes a sneaking effect regarding whether or not the lottery result of the variation display is a win during the variation display of the normal symbol on the main display device 131, the audio output device 132, the effect lighting device 134, and the like. It is determined whether or not to execute. For example, in step S960 of the gate detection switch (SW) process in step S720, a determination is made to acquire the random number for executing the roaring effect shown in FIG. 11, and the determination is made based on the acquired random number. . FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a roaring effect execution random number table from which a roaring effect execution random number for executing the roaring effect is acquired among various random numbers in the gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment.

  Referring to FIG. 11, the roaring effect execution random number is a random number for determining whether or not the roaring effect is executed during the fluctuation display of the normal symbol determined to be a deviation in the normal symbol lottery. In the roaring effect execution random number table in which the execution of the roaring effect is selected, one random number value is selected from ten random numbers from “0” to “9” when the game ball passes through the normal symbol operation gates 113a and 113b. Is acquired. In the turn effect execution random number table, it is determined that the turn effect is executed when the turn effect execution ratio (lottery probability) is set to 1/10, for example, and the acquired turn effect execution random number is “0”. The ratio of the non-execution effect (lottery probability) is set to 9/10, and it is determined that the anti-effect effect is not executed when the acquired random effect execution random numbers are “1” to “9”.

  That is, in S1016 in FIG. 10, when the lottery result of the normal symbol is a win (regardless of whether it is a short hit or a long hit), it is determined that all the roaring effects are executed, and when the lottery result of the normal symbol is off, It is determined that the roll effect is executed at a predetermined ratio (lottery probability, for example, 1/10). Then, in S1016, when it is determined not to execute the roaring effect (NO in S1016), the main CPU 310a proceeds to S1040. On the other hand, if it is determined that the roaring effect is to be executed (YES in S1016), the main CPU 310a proceeds to S1018.

  Next, in S1018, the main CPU 310a sets a turn effect start command in the main RAM 310c. Note that the whispering effect start command also includes information indicating the result of the normal symbol lottery (information indicating a short hit, a long hit, and a loss). Further, the turn effect start command is transmitted to the effect control board 340 in an output process (S780) described later.

  Next, in S1040, the main CPU 310a determines whether or not the variation time set in S1012 has elapsed. When the fluctuation time has not elapsed (NO in S1040), the main CPU 310a ends this normal symbol processing. On the other hand, when the variation time has elapsed (YES in S1040), the main CPU 310a proceeds to S1042 and stops the variation of the normal symbol.

  Then, the main CPU 310a determines whether or not the stopped normal symbol is “winning” (S1046), and if the stopped normal symbol is not “winning” (NO in S1046), that is, if it is out of place, The process proceeds to S1054. On the other hand, when the stopped normal symbol is “win” (YES in S1046), the main CPU 310a proceeds to S1048, turns on the auxiliary game flag, and proceeds to S1054.

  In S1054, the main CPU 310a determines whether or not the turn production start command is set in S1018, and if the turn production start command is set (YES in S1054), the process proceeds to S1056 and the turn production end command. Is set in the main RAM 310c. Then, the main CPU 310a ends this normal symbol process. The turn effect end command is transmitted to the effect control board 340 in an output process (S780) described later. On the other hand, if the turn production start command is not set (NO in S1054), the main CPU 310a skips the process of S1056 and ends this normal symbol process.

  Returning to FIG. 7, next, in S740, the main CPU 310a executes special symbol processing. Hereinafter, the contents of the special symbol process performed in S740 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing a special symbol process (S740) performed by the main CPU 310a of the main control board 310.

  With reference to FIG. 12, in S1200, the main CPU 310a determines whether or not the big hit game flag set to ON in the below-described stop process is ON, that is, whether or not the big hit game is being executed, When the big hit game flag is on (YES in S1200), the main CPU 310a ends this special symbol process.

  On the other hand, when the big hit game flag is OFF (NO in S1200), the main CPU 310a proceeds to S1201 and determines whether or not the small hit game flag set to ON in the stop process described later is ON. It is determined whether or not a small hit game is being performed, and if the small hit game flag is on (YES in S1201), the main CPU 310a ends the special symbol process.

  On the other hand, if the small hit game flag is OFF (NO in S1201), the main CPU 310a proceeds to S1202 and the special symbol is changing in the first special symbol display device 120 or the second special symbol display device 122 ( It is determined whether or not a special symbol lottery is being executed.

  In S1202, when the special symbol is changing (YES in S1202), the process proceeds to S1244. On the other hand, if the special symbol is not fluctuating (NO in S1202), the main CPU 310a proceeds to S1204, and refers to the main RAM 310c here to reserve the number of times the second start winning device detection switch 315 is preferentially digested. It is determined whether U2 is 1 or more.

  When the holding count U2 is 1 or more (YES in S1204), the main CPU 310a subtracts 1 from the holding count U2 to update the holding count U2 (S1206). At that time, the main CPU 310a reads out the random number stored in the main RAM 310c and stored in the main RAM 310c in S826 in FIG. 8 with the oldest storage time and deletes it from the main RAM 310c. Then, the main CPU 310a proceeds to S1208 and turns on a specific LED of the second special symbol hold indicator 124 so as to indicate that the hold has been consumed according to the value of the hold count U2 (U2 ≧ 1). / Control flashing. Then, the main CPU 310a proceeds to S1220.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the holding number U2 is not ≧ 1 (NO in S1204), that is, if the holding number U2 is “0”, the main CPU 310a proceeds to S1210 and the first start winning device detection switch 312 It is determined whether or not the hold count U1 is 1 or more.

  If the hold count U1 is not 1 or more (NO in S1210), the main CPU 310a proceeds to S1216 and sets a demonstration designation command in the main RAM 310c. Then, the main CPU 310a ends this special symbol process. Here, the demonstration designation command is used to wait for the customer on the main display device 131 with respect to the effect control board 340 based on the fact that the holding times U1 and U2 in the first and second special symbol lotteries become “0”. This command instructs display of the demo screen. The demonstration designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 340 in the output process (S780) described later.

  On the other hand, if the hold count U1 is 1 or more (YES in S1210), the main CPU 310a subtracts 1 from the hold count U1 and updates the hold count U1 (S1212). At this time, the main CPU 310a reads out the random number stored in the main RAM 310c, which has the oldest storage time from the random numbers acquired in S806 of FIG. 8, and deletes it from the main RAM 310c.

  Then, the main CPU 310a proceeds to S1214 and turns on a specific LED of the first special symbol hold indicator 123 so as to indicate that the hold has been exhausted according to the value of the hold count U1 (U2 ≧ 1). / Control flashing. Then, the main CPU 310a proceeds to S1220. The number of holding times U1 and U2 in this special symbol lottery is a parameter set in the start winning device detection switch process described above.

  In S1220, the main CPU 310a executes a big hit determination process for determining whether the result of the special symbol lottery (the first special symbol lottery or the second special symbol lottery) is a big hit or not. Hereinafter, the contents of the jackpot determination process performed in S1220 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing the big hit determination process (S1220) performed by the main CPU 310a of the main control board 310.

  Referring to FIG. 13, in S1300, the main CPU 310a refers to a high-accuracy flag indicating that a gaming state described later has a high probability, so that the current gaming state is a high-probability gaming state with a high jackpot probability. It is determined whether (high accuracy flag is on) or not. If the current gaming state is a high probability gaming state (YES in S1300), the main CPU 310a proceeds to S1302 and selects a jackpot random number determination table at the time of high probability, while the current gaming state is a high probability gaming state. If not (NO in S1300), the main CPU 310a proceeds to S1304 and selects a jackpot random number determination table at a low probability (see FIG. 2).

  When the process of S1302 or S1304 is finished, the main CPU 310a proceeds to S1306 and executes a jackpot random number determination process. In the big hit random number determination, with reference to the main RAM 310c, the big hit random number (the big hit random number acquired in S806 or S826) acquired when the game ball wins the first start winning device 112 or the electric chew 115 is determined in advance. In addition, it is a process for determining whether or not they are equal to a value indicating “big hit”.

  Then, the main CPU 310a proceeds to S1308, and determines whether or not the result of the special symbol lottery (the first special symbol lottery or the second special symbol lottery) is a big hit based on the big hit random number determination in S1306. If it is determined that the game is a big hit (YES in S1308), the main CPU 310a proceeds to S1310 to determine the big hit symbol random number stored in the main RAM 310c, and based on the determination result, the first special symbol. Big hit symbol set to display device 120 or second special symbol display device 122 (usually a big hit symbol corresponding to any of 8R big hit (with time reduction), probability variation 16R big hit (with time reduction) and probability variation 2R big hit (no time reduction)) This is set (S1312), and the jackpot determination process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S1308 that it is not a big hit (NO in S1308), the main CPU 310a proceeds to S1314 and determines whether or not it is a big hit based on the acquired big hit random number. Here, when it is determined that a small hit is made (YES in S1314), a small hit symbol to be set in the first special symbol display device 120 or the second special symbol display device 122 is set (S1316), and this big hit determination processing is ended. To do. If it is determined in S1314 that the game is not a small hit (NO in S1314), an off symbol to be set in the first special symbol display device 120 or the second special symbol display device 122 is set (S1318), and this big hit determination processing is performed. finish.

  Returning to FIG. 12, next, in S1230, the main CPU 310a executes a variation pattern selection process. Hereinafter, the contents of the variation pattern selection process performed in S1230 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing a variation pattern selection process (S1230) performed by the main CPU 310a of the main control board 310.

  Referring to FIG. 14, in S1400, main CPU 310a determines whether or not the result of the big hit determination process is a big hit based on the special symbol set in the big hit determination process, and determines that it is a big hit. In the case (YES in S1400), the process proceeds to S1414, and the jackpot table is set in the main RAM 310c. On the other hand, when it is determined that it is not a big hit (NO in S1400), the main CPU 310a proceeds to S1402 and determines whether or not the result of the big hit determination process is a small hit.

  If it is determined in S1402 that it is a small hit (YES in S1402), the main CPU 310a proceeds to S1404 and sets the small hit table in the main RAM 310c. On the other hand, if it is determined that it is not a small hit (NO in S1402), the main CPU 310a proceeds to S1406 and executes reach random number determination processing. The reach random number determination is a process for determining the presence or absence of reach for determining whether or not a reach effect is to be performed in the case of a loss, and specifically, with reference to the main RAM 310c, the game ball is the first The reach random number (reach random number acquired in S806 or S826) acquired when winning the start winning device 112 or the electric Chu 115 is equal to a predetermined value indicating “reach” or “no reach” This is a process for determining whether or not.

  Then, the main CPU 310a proceeds to S1408, where the presence / absence of reach is determined based on the reach random number determination in S1406, and if it is determined that there is a reach (YES in S1408), the process proceeds to S1410 to set the reach table. Set in main RAM 310c. On the other hand, if it is determined that there is no reach (NO in S1408), the main CPU 310a proceeds to S1412 and sets the table for loss in the main RAM 310c.

  Next, the main CPU 310a proceeds to S1416, executes the previously obtained variation pattern random number determination process, proceeds to S1418, sets a variation pattern according to the variation pattern random number, and sets the variation pattern. The selection process ends. The variation pattern random number determination is a process for determining a special symbol variation time (execution time of effect symbol variation, normal time 8 to 180 seconds, short time 3 to 180 seconds, etc.). Referring to the main RAM 310c, the variation pattern random number (the variation pattern random number acquired in S806 or S826) acquired when the game ball won the first start winning device 112 or the electric Chu 115 is a predetermined variation time. It is a process which determines whether it is equal compared with the value which shows.

  Returning to FIG. 12, next, in S1240, the main CPU 310a generates a variation effect start command including setting information set by the big hit determination processing in S1220 and the variation pattern selection processing in S1230, and sets it in the main RAM 310c. . Here, the change effect start command is a command for instructing the effect control board 340 to start the change effect change effect of the effect symbol. Note that the variable effect start command set in S1240 is transmitted to the effect control board 340 in an output process (S780) described later. Then, the main CPU 310a proceeds to S1242.

  In S1242, the main CPU 310a displays the variation display of the special symbol by the first special symbol display device 120 or the second special symbol display device 122 based on the setting information included in the variation effect start command set in the processing of S1240. To start. Then, the main CPU 310a proceeds to S1244, and determines whether or not the special symbol variation time selected in the variation pattern selection processing of S1230 has elapsed since the start of the special symbol variation display in S1242.

  If it is determined that the fluctuation time has not elapsed (NO in S1244), the main CPU 310a ends this special symbol process. On the other hand, if it is determined that the variation time has elapsed (YES in S1244), the main CPU 310a proceeds to S1246 and issues a variation effect stop command for instructing the end of the variation effect of the effect symbol by the main display device 131 or the like to the main RAM 310c. Set to. Note that the variable effect stop command set in S1246 is transmitted to the effect control board 340 in an output process (S780) described later. Then, the main CPU 310a proceeds to S1248.

  In S1248, the main CPU 310a stops the special symbol variation display by the first special symbol display device 120 or the second special symbol display device 122 started in the processing of S1242, and displays the stopped symbol. Then, the main CPU 310a proceeds to S1250, and executes the stop process. Hereinafter, the contents of the suspension process performed in S1250 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing the in-stop process (S1250) performed by the main CPU 310a of the main control board 310.

  Referring to FIG. 15, in S1500, the main CPU 310a determines whether or not the time-saving flag set to ON in the gaming state setting process described later is on, that is, whether or not the time-saving gaming is in progress. If it is determined that the time-short flag is ON (YES in S1500), the process proceeds to S1502, and "1" is subtracted from the remaining time J of the time-short game stored in the main RAM 310c.

  Then, the main CPU 310a proceeds to S1504, determines whether or not the remaining game count J is “0”. If the remaining game count J is “0” (YES in S1504), the process proceeds to S1506. In S1506, the main CPU 310a having the remaining game count J of “0” means that the special symbol change display has been performed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) in the short-time game. The flag is turned off, and the process proceeds to S1508. If it is determined in S1500 that the time reduction flag is not on (NO in S1500), or if it is determined in S1504 that the remaining game count J is not “0” (NO in S1504), the main CPU 310a proceeds to S1508. .

  In S1508, the main CPU 310a determines whether or not a high-probability flag that is turned on in the game state setting process described later is on, that is, whether or not a high-probability game is being performed, and the high-probability flag is on. If it is determined (YES in S1508), the process proceeds to S1510, and “1” is subtracted from the remaining game count X of the high-probability game stored in the main RAM 310c.

  Then, the main CPU 310a proceeds to S1512, determines whether or not the remaining game number X is “0”, and when the remaining game number X is “0” (YES in S1512), the process proceeds to S1514. In S1514, the main CPU 310a indicates that the number of remaining games J indicating “0” means that a special symbol change display has been performed a predetermined number of times (for example, 10,000 times) in the high-probability game. The high-accuracy flag is turned off, and the process proceeds to S1516. If it is determined in S1508 that the high-accuracy flag is not on (NO in S1508), or if it is determined in S1512 that the remaining game count X is not “0” (NO in S1512), the main CPU 310a proceeds to S1516. To do.

  In S1516, the main CPU 310a determines whether or not it is a big hit based on the special symbols set in the first special symbol display device 120 or the second special symbol display device 122, and determines that it is not a big hit (NO in S1516). ), The process proceeds to S1518 to determine whether the special symbol set in the first special symbol display device 120 or the second special symbol display device 122 is a small hit.

  If the main CPU 310a determines in S1518 that the game is a small hit (YES in S1518), the process proceeds to S1520 and turns on the small hit game flag. Then, the main CPU 310a proceeds to S1522, and sets the number of rounds (number of Rs) / operation pattern.

  The setting of the number of rounds / operation pattern in S1522 is performed when the big hit is a probable 2R big hit or a small hit, and the setting is for both the probable 2R big hit and the small win. The number of rounds (R number) is set to the same mode in which the operation pattern in 2R and 1R is 0.2 seconds open × 1 time.

  Then, when the process of S1522 is completed, the main CPU 310a ends this stop process. On the other hand, if the main CPU 310a determines in S1518 that it is not a small hit (NO in S1518), the in-stop process is terminated without turning on the small hit game flag.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S1516 that the main CPU 310a is a big hit (YES in S1516), the main CPU 310a proceeds to S1530 and determines whether or not the current big hit is a probability variation 16R big hit. If it is determined that the probability variation 16R big hit is determined (YES in S1530), the process proceeds to S1534 and the 16R big hit game flag is turned on.

  On the other hand, if the main CPU 310a determines in S1530 that the probability variation 16R big hit is not (NO in S1530), the main CPU 310a proceeds to S1532, and determines whether or not the current big hit is normally 8R big hit. If it is determined that it is a normal 8R big hit (YES in S1532), the process proceeds to S1536 and the 8R big hit game flag is turned on.

  On the other hand, if the main CPU 310a determines in step S1532 that it is not normally an 8R big hit (NO in S1532), the process proceeds to S1538 to determine that the current big hit is a probable 2R big hit and the 2R big hit game flag is turned on. To do. When the processing of S1534, S1536, or S1538 is finished, the main CPU 310a proceeds to S1540.

  In S1540, the main CPU 310a sets “0” to the remaining game count J of the short-time game and the remaining game count X of the high-probability game, respectively, resets the remaining game count J / X, proceeds to S1542, and saves time. Turn off the flag and high accuracy flag. Then, the process shifts to S1544, and the main CPU 310a determines whether or not the current big hit is a probabilistic 2R big hit, and if it is determined that the probable change 2R big hit is (YES in S1544), the main CPU 310a proceeds to S1522. The number of rounds (number of R) / operation pattern is set. That is, as in the small hit, the number of rounds (R number) is set to 2R, 1R operation pattern 0.2 second open × 1 time.

  On the other hand, if the main CPU 310a determines in S1544 that it is not the probability variation 2R big hit (NO in S1544), that is, if it is determined that the current big hit is the probability variation 16R big hit or the normal 8R big hit, the process proceeds to S1550. Start the jackpot opening.

  Then, the flow shifts to S1552, where the main CPU 310a sets a big hit opening command in the main RAM 310c. The jackpot opening command set in S1552 is transmitted to the effect control board 340 in an output process (S780) described later. Then, the main CPU 310a terminates the stop process and ends the special symbol process shown in FIG.

  Returning to FIG. 7, next, in S750, the main CPU 310a executes a special winning device process. Hereinafter, the contents of the big winning device process performed in S750 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing a special winning device process (S750) performed by the main CPU 310a of the main control board 310.

  Referring to FIG. 16, in S1600, main CPU 310a determines whether or not 8R big hit game flag or 16R big hit game flag is on, and determines that 8R big hit game flag or 16R big hit game flag is on. In the case (YES in S1600), that is, when it is determined that the normal 8R big hit game or the probability variation 16R big hit game is being determined, the process proceeds to S1610, and it is determined whether or not the opening for performing the big hit start effect is being performed.

  In S1610, when the main CPU 310a determines that the big hit is being opened (YES in S1610), the process proceeds to S1612 and determines whether or not the opening time has elapsed. In S1612, when the main CPU 310a determines that the opening time has not elapsed (NO in S1612), the main winning device process is terminated, and on the other hand, if it is determined that the opening time has elapsed (YES in S1612). ), The process proceeds to S1614, and the number of rounds (number of Rs) / operation pattern is set.

  The setting of the number of rounds / operation pattern in S1614 is performed when the big hit is usually 8R big hit or the probability variation 16R big hit. When the setting is usually 8R big hit, the round number (R number) ) Is set to 29.5 seconds opening × 1 time. If the probability variation 16R is a big hit, the number of rounds (R number) is set to 16R, 1R operating pattern 29.5 seconds open x 1 time.

  Then, the process shifts to S1615, and the main CPU 310a sets a big hit effect command for determining the big hit effect pattern to be executed during the big hit game in the main RAM 310c. Note that the jackpot effect command set in S1615 is transmitted to the effect control board 340 in an output process (S780) described later.

  Then, the process shifts to S1616, and the main CPU 310a sets “0” to the number counter C indicating the number of winnings per round to the big winning device 117, shifts to S1618, and sets the value of the round number R to “ Add 1 ”. Then, the process shifts to S1620, and the main CPU 310a starts the operation of the big prize device 117. That is, the open / close door 117b of the special winning device 117 is operated to change the special winning device 117 from the closed state to the open state.

  Next, the main CPU 310a proceeds to S1640, determines whether or not the operating time of the prize winning device 117 has passed a predetermined operating time, and determines that this operating time has not passed the predetermined time (NO in S1640), the process proceeds to S1642, and it is determined whether or not the value of the number counter C has reached a prescribed winning number (for example, 9).

  In S1642, if the main CPU 310a determines that the value of the number counter C is the prescribed winning number (YES in S1642), the main CPU 310a proceeds to S1644 and terminates the operation of the big winning device 117. That is, the open / close door 117b of the big winning device 117 is operated to change the big winning device 117 from the open state to the closed state. On the other hand, if it is determined that the value of the number counter C has not reached the prescribed number of winnings (NO in S1642), the large winning device process is terminated.

  In S1640, the main CPU 310a checks the winning number of the number counter C by skipping the processing of S1642 when the operating time of the big winning device 117 has passed the predetermined operating time (YES in S1640). The operation of the special prize winning device 117 is finished without any operation.

  Next, the main CPU 310a proceeds to S1646 and determines whether or not the big hit round number R is the maximum number of rounds. That is, in S1646, it is a process for determining whether or not the big hit round is the final round. If the big hit is a probable 16R big hit, it is 16 rounds. If it is a win, it is determined whether there are two rounds.

  In S1646, when the main CPU 310a determines that the big hit round is not the final round (NO in S1646), the main winning device process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the big hit round is the final round (YES in S1646), the process shifts to S1648, and the main CPU 310a determines whether the current big hit is usually an 8R big hit or a probable 16R big hit (probable 2R big hit and small hit) It is determined whether or not.

  If it is determined in S1648 that the main CPU 310a is normally 8R big hit or probability variation 16R big hit (not the probability variation 2R big hit and small hit) (YES in S1648), the process proceeds to S1650 and starts the ending to perform the big hit end effect. To do. Then, proceeding to S1652, the main CPU 310a sets a big hit ending command in the main RAM 310c. The jackpot ending command set in S1652 is transmitted to the effect control board 340 in an output process (S780) described later.

  Next, the main CPU 310a proceeds to S1654, sets the value of the number of rounds R to “0”, proceeds to S1656, and determines whether or not the ending time has elapsed. In S1656, when it is determined that the ending time has elapsed (YES in S1656), the process proceeds to S1670, and a game state setting process described later is executed. On the other hand, when it is determined that the ending time has not elapsed ( In S1656, NO), the large winning device process is terminated.

  In S1648, if the main CPU 310a determines that it is not normally 8R big hit and probability variation 16R big hit (probability variation 2R big hit or small hit) (NO in S1648), the process proceeds to S1660, and similarly to S1654 described above. The value of the number of rounds R is set to “0”, and then the process proceeds to S1670 to execute a game state setting process described later.

  In step S1610, if the main CPU 310a determines that the big hit is not being opened (NO in S1610), the process proceeds to S1630 to determine whether the big hit is being ended. If the main CPU 310a determines in S1630 that the jackpot ending is in progress (YES in S1630), the process proceeds to S1656.

  On the other hand, if the main CPU 310a determines in S1630 that the big hit ending is not in progress (NO in S1630), the process proceeds to S1632, and determines whether or not the big winning device 117 is in operation. That is, it is determined whether the open / close door 117b of the special winning device 117 is in operation and the special winning device 117 is open. In S1632, if the main CPU 310a determines that the big prize device 117 is in operation (YES in S1632), the main CPU 310a proceeds to S1640 and determines that the big prize device 117 is not in operation (NO in S1632). The process proceeds to S1616.

  In S1600, when the main CPU 310a determines that the 8R jackpot game flag and the 16R jackpot game flag are not on (NO in S1600), the process proceeds to S1602, and determines whether the 2R jackpot game flag is on. To do. In S1602, if the 2R big hit game flag is not on (NO in S1602), the main CPU 310a proceeds to S1604 and determines whether or not the small hit game flag is on. In S1604, when the small hit game flag is not on (NO in S1604), the main CPU 310a ends the big winning device process.

  On the other hand, if the 2R big hit game flag is on in S1602 (YES in S1602) and the small hit game flag is on in S1604 (YES in S1604), the main CPU 310a proceeds to S1632.

  Next, the contents of the gaming state setting process performed in S1670 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing a game state setting process (S1670) performed by the main CPU 310a of the main control board 310. First, in S1700, the main CPU 310a determines whether or not it is a small hit, and if it is determined that it is a small hit (YES in S1700), this gaming state setting process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that it is not a small hit (NO in S1700), the main CPU 310a proceeds to S1702, and determines whether or not the current big hit is usually an 8R big hit (with time reduction). In S1702, if the main CPU 310a determines that the normal 8R big hit (with time reduction) is made (YES in S1702), the process proceeds to S1704, the time reduction flag is turned on, the process proceeds to S1706, and the remaining time-short game remains. For example, “100” is set in the number of games J, and this gaming state setting process is terminated. As a result, a maximum of 100 time-saving games are awarded after the end of the normal 8R big hit game.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S1702 that it is not normally 8R big hit (with time reduction) (NO in S1702), that is, this time big hit is determined to be a probability 2R big hit (no time reduction) or a probability variation 16R big hit (with time reduction). Since these big hits are big hits that give a high probability game, the main CPU 310a shifts to S1720, turns on the high-accuracy flag, shifts to S1722, and sets the remaining game count X of the high-probability game to, for example, Set “10000”.

  Next, the main CPU 310a proceeds to S1724, determines whether or not the big hit is a probability variation 16R big hit with time reduction, and if it is determined that the big variation 16R big hit with time reduction (YES in S1724), proceeds to S1726. Move on and set the hourly flag on. Then, the main CPU 310a proceeds to S1728 to set “10000” which is the same as the number set in the remaining game count X of the high-definition game in the processing of S1722 to the remaining game count J of the short-time game. The state setting process ends. As a result, after the end of the probability variation 16R big hit game, a maximum of 10,000 times (substantially until the next big hit) and high-speed games are awarded.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S1724 that the time-varying probability variation 16R big hit is not (NO in S1724), that is, if it is determined that the current big hit is a time-varying probability 2R big hit, this gaming state setting process is terminated. Thus, after the end of the probabilistic 2R big hit game, a maximum of 10,000 times (substantially until the next big hit) high-accuracy game is given in the latent state (latent probability mode).

  Returning to FIG. 16, when the game state setting process of S1670 is completed, the main CPU 310a proceeds to S1680, where a small hit game flag or a big hit game flag (16R big hit game flag, 8R big hit game flag or 2R big hit game). The flag) is turned off, and the large winning device process is terminated.

  As is clear from the above description, in the stoppage processing (FIG. 15) of S1250 executed in the special symbol processing of FIG. 12, when the big hit is a probable 2R big hit, the open mode of the big winning device 117 is opened. Is set to be the same as the small hit (S1522), and the opening effect peculiar to the big hit is not executed (the processing of S1550 and S1552 is omitted). Similarly, the big winning device processing in S750 (FIG. 16) is configured so that the ending effect peculiar to the big hit is not executed (the processing in S1650 and S1652 is omitted) when the big hit is the probability variation 2R big hit. ing. Further, since the short-time game is not given after the probability variation 2R big hit game is finished, this allows the player to enter the probability variation 2R big hit or small hit, that is, the subsequent latent mode. It is difficult to determine whether or not is in a probabilistic state (a gaming state in which the big hit probability is high), and as a result, the game preference is improved.

  Returning to FIG. 7, next, in S760, the main CPU 310a executes an operation process (electric tulip process) of the electric chew (second start winning device) 115 which is an example of the ordinary electric accessory. Hereinafter, the contents of the electric tulip process performed in S760 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing the electric tulip process (S760) performed by the main CPU 310a of the main control board 310.

  Referring to FIG. 18, in S1800, main CPU 310a determines whether or not the “auxiliary game flag” is on, as in S1000 of the normal symbol process (S730) described above. When the auxiliary game flag is off (NO in S1800), the main CPU 310a ends this electric tulip process.

  On the other hand, when the auxiliary game flag is on (YES in S1800), the main CPU 310a determines whether or not the electric chew (second start winning device) 115 is operating (S1802). If it is determined that the electric chew 115 is operating (YES in S1802), the main CPU 310a advances the process to S1822. On the other hand, if it is determined that the electric chew 115 is not in operation (NO in S1802), the main CPU 310a proceeds to S1804, and the current gaming state is the same as S1015 in the normal symbol processing (S730) in FIG. It is determined whether or not it is in the short-time gaming state.

  Here, if it is determined that the current gaming state is the short-time gaming state (YES in S1804), the main CPU 310a proceeds to S1812 and sets the movable piece 115b as a winning release pattern in the short-time gaming state of the electric chew 115. An opening pattern for performing the opening operation once for 5 seconds is set in the main RAM 310c.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the current gaming state is not the short-time gaming state (NO in S1804), the main CPU 310a proceeds to S1806 and determines “winning” in S1046 of the normal symbol processing (S730) in FIG. It is determined whether or not the hit made is a long hit. If it is a long hit (YES in S1806), the main CPU 310a proceeds to S1808, and sets the release pattern for releasing the movable piece 115b once for 6 seconds as the release pattern for the long of the electric chew 115. Set in RAM 310c.

  On the other hand, if it is not a long hit (YES in S1806), that is, if it is a short hit, the main CPU 310a proceeds to S1810, and opens the movable piece 115b as an open pattern per short of the electric chew 115 for 0.5 seconds. Is set in the main RAM 310c. The main CPU 310a sets the release pattern in S1808, S1810, and S1812, and then proceeds to S1814 to start the operation of the movable piece 115b of the electric chew 115 with the set release pattern.

  Then, the main CPU 310a proceeds to S1822, and determines whether or not the operation of the electric chew 115 started in the process of S1814 is completed. In other words, whether or not the operation of the opening pattern for opening the movable piece 115b for a predetermined period is completed, or whether or not a predetermined number (9 max) of game balls has won the electric chew 115 before the opening pattern is ended. judge. If it is determined that the operation of the electric chew 115 has been completed (YES in S1822), the process proceeds to S1824, and the main CPU 310a sets the auxiliary game flag to OFF to end the auxiliary game, and performs this electric tulip process. finish. On the other hand, if it is determined that the operation of the electric chew 115 has not been completed (NO in S1822), the main CPU 310a ends the electric tulip process without performing the process of S1824.

  Returning to FIG. 7, next, in S770, the main CPU 310a performs prize ball processing. For example, in the prize ball process, the main CPU 310a sets the number of prize balls to be paid out according to the number of game balls won in the first start prize-winning device 112, the electric chew 115, and the big prize winning device 117, respectively.

  Next, in S780, the main CPU 310a performs output processing. Specifically, the main CPU 310a outputs control commands to the effect control board 340, the payout control board 380, and the launch control board 390, respectively. For example, the main CPU 310a instructs the payout control board 380 by outputting a control command indicating the payout number to the payout control board 380.

  Further, the main CPU 310a performs the above-described first hold number increase command (S810), second hold number increase command (S830), turn effect start command (S1018), turn effect end command (S1056), and demo designation command (S1216). The game machine 100 is output to the effect control board 340 by outputting a change effect start command (S1240), a change effect stop command (S1246), an opening command (S1552), a jackpot effect command (S1615), an ending command (S1652), and the like. The contents of the production are determined. This is the end of the description of the timer interrupt process performed by the main CPU 310a of the main control board 310.

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Next, the contents of the timer interrupt process of the effect control board 340 will be described with reference to FIGS. First, FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing timer interrupt processing performed by the sub CPU 340a of the effect control board 340. This process is performed in a normal operation except for special cases such as when the effect control board 340 is turned on or off by a reset clock pulse generation circuit (not shown) provided on the effect control board 340. It is repeatedly executed every cycle (for example, 2 ms). Moreover, the process performed with the production | presentation control board 340 demonstrated based on the flowchart of FIGS. 19-49 is performed based on the program memorize | stored in sub ROM340b. In FIGS. 19 to 49, processing not mainly related to the present invention is omitted.

  When the power is turned on, the sub CPU 340a executes a startup program, thereby initializing each unit such as a memory (for example, the sub RAM 340c). After the initialization, the program stored in the sub ROM 340b is read into the sub RAM 340c, and the program is executed by the sub CPU 340a.

  When the timer interrupt process is executed, first, in S1900, the sub CPU 340a receives the command transmitted from the main control board 310, determines execution of the effect based on the received command, and instructs it. A command reception process for setting the command in the sub RAM 340c is performed.

  Here, the contents of the command reception process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing command reception processing (S1900) performed by the sub CPU 340a of the effect control board 340. First, in S2000, the sub CPU 340a determines whether or not a demo designation command has been received from the main control board 310 (see S1216 in FIG. 12).

  If it is determined that a demo designation command has been received and received (YES in S2000), the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S2002 and executes a demo designation command reception process. Hereinafter, the contents of the demonstration designation command reception process performed in S2002 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing a demonstration designation command reception process (S2002) performed by the sub CPU 340a of the effect control board 340.

  Referring to FIG. 21, the sub CPU 340a first sets a predetermined time (for example, 30 to 60 seconds) as the demonstration standby time Td in S2100, and then proceeds to S2110 to set the demonstration standby time Td. Start measuring. As described above, the demonstration designation command does not have the start memory of the first start winning device 112 and the second start winning device (electric Chu) 115 and the main display device 131 does not execute the variation display of the effect symbol related to the big hit lottery. Therefore, the measurement time of the demonstration standby time Td represents the elapsed time after the effect symbol variation display is no longer executed on the main display device 131.

  Next, the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S2120, and determines whether or not the variable effect start command has been received before the demonstration standby time Td set here has elapsed (see S1240 in FIG. 12). As described above, the variation effect start command is a variation display of the effect symbol related to the big hit lottery on the main display device 131 based on the winning of the game ball to the first start winning device 112 or the second starting winning device (electric Chu) 115. Therefore, if it is determined that the variable effect start command has been received before the demonstration standby time Td elapses (YES in S2120), the sub CPU 340a determines that the gaming machine 100 is in the standby state. If this is not the case, the demonstration command receiving process is terminated. Thereby, in the main display device 131, the change display (symbol matching game) of the effect symbols related to the jackpot lottery that has been stopped is resumed.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S2120 that the variable effect start command has not been received (NO in S2120), the sub CPU 340a determines that the gaming machine 100 is in a standby state, and proceeds to S2130 to wait for a customer. In order to execute the demonstration production, set the demo flag to ON. That is, the demo flag is a flag indicating that the demonstration effect for waiting for a customer is in an execution state. Then, the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S2140, sets a demonstration effect start command for instructing the image control board 350 and the lamp control board 360 to the sub RAM 340c, and outputs the main display device 131, the sub display device 139, and the audio output. The apparatus 132 or the like is caused to start executing the demonstration effect. As a result, the main display device 131 switches from the screen in which the production symbol is stopped to the demonstration production screen.

  Next, the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S2150 and determines whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed since the demonstration effect was started. If it is determined that the predetermined time has elapsed since the demonstration effect was started (YES in S2150), the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S2160 and is set on the jackpot confirmation notice effect setting screen for the demonstration effect described later. Cancel the jackpot confirmation notice setting. That is, this S2160 is a process for determining that the player has finished the game when a predetermined time has elapsed since the demonstration effect is started, and canceling the setting of the jackpot finalizing notice effect set by the player. It has become. If the big hit confirmation notice effect has not been set, nothing is processed in S2160. On the other hand, if it is determined in S2150 that the predetermined time has not yet elapsed since the demonstration effect was started (NO in S2150), the sub CPU 340a ends the demonstration designation command reception process.

  The specific contents of the demonstration effect will be described here with reference to FIG. FIG. 22A is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of the top screen of the demonstration effect, and FIG. 22B is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of the jackpot confirmation notice effect setting screen of the demonstration effect.

  With reference to FIG. 22A, the top screen of the demonstration effect is displayed in the center of the main display device 131 so that a plurality of selection bars can be selected for each item. Please do it! "Is also displayed. In this case, a voice similar to the character display “Please select an item” may be output from the speaker of the voice output device 132. In addition, the display of the demo screen (including the display of the demo screen described below) may be configured to be translucent or change the transmissivity so that the lower display can be seen through (visible). Good.

  Here, among the plurality of selection bars, the item “Production mode setting” is displayed as the item at the top, and the item “Preliminary notice effect setting with big hit” is displayed as the item below it. Is displayed as “Pachi Log” as an item. In addition, although the predetermined character is displayed as an item also in other selection bars, since it is not related to the present invention, explanation here is omitted. The player operates the second effect button 136, which is a selection button, by selecting the demonstration effect top screen, and then selects a desired selection bar from a plurality of selection bars, and then the determination button. The selection bar selected by the second effect button 136 can be confirmed by operating the first effect button 135.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 22B, the specific contents of the demonstration effect when the player selects the selection bar for “big hit final announcement effect setting” will be described. The case where the “effect mode setting” and “pachi log” selection bars are selected will be described later. When the player selects the selection bar for “hit hit announcement announcement setting”, the top screen is switched to the jackpot decision announcement production setting screen.

  If the result of the symbol matching game is a big hit (the lottery result of the big hit lottery is a big hit), the jackpot confirmation notice effect is given to the player before the big hit is decided as a result of the symbol matching game. It is an effect to give advance notice (one announcement) that it will be a big hit, and the big hit final announcement effect setting screen shows the presence or absence of this big hit final announcement effect, and the effect of the big hit final announcement when the big hit final announcement effect is selected It is for determining an aspect.

  On the big hit final announcement effect setting screen, first, “A big hit final announcement effect” is displayed as A, “No big hit final announcement effect” is selectable as B, and “With big hit final announcement effect” is further selected. In order to determine the effect mode of the big hit confirmation notice, the three types of big hit confirmation notice effects are displayed as selectable options: “handle flash” as A1, “handle vibe” as A2, and “handle air” as A3. The In addition, the letters “Please select a jackpot confirmation notice effect!” Are displayed above the jackpot confirmation notice effect setting screen, and “Plural selection is possible” are displayed below. In this case, it is also possible to output a sound similar to the character display “Please select a big hit confirmation notice effect” or “Multiple selection is possible” from the speaker of the audio output device 132.

  By displaying the jackpot finalizing announcement effect setting screen in this demonstration effect, the player operates the second effect button 136 that is a selection button and the first effect button 135 that is a decision button in the same manner as described above, thereby winning the jackpot. The presence / absence of a confirmed advance notice effect can be selected, and when selecting the presence of a big hit confirmed advance notice effect, a favorite big hit confirmed advance notice effect can be selected and set.

  Here, in the present embodiment, since there are three jackpot finalizing announcement effects in total, therefore, when selecting the jackpot finalizing announcement effect, the player can select up to two, and the big hit finalizing announcement effect is selected. The setting is invalid when none of the jackpot finalizing notice effects is selected or when all (three) are selected on the notice effect setting screen. In other words, when the player selects one jackpot finalizing notice effect, the selected jackpot finalizing notice effect is always executed when the jackpot finalizing notice effect is performed, and when the player selects two jackpot finalizing notice effects. For example, when a jackpot finalizing notice effect is performed, the selected big hit finalizing notice effect may be executed instead of the turn, or the big hit finalizing notice effect executed every time may be determined by lottery. In addition, when the player does not select anything or when all (three) are selected, all of the jackpot confirmation notices are set when the game machine 100 is set in advance, that is, when the jackpot confirmation notice effect is performed. Any one of the effects is executed at a predetermined rate by lottery.

  In addition, when the player selects “no jackpot final announcement effect” on the jackpot final announcement effect setting screen, the big hit final announcement effect is not executed at all. One of the reasons for selecting no jackpot final announcement effect is that if it is known that a big hit will be made in advance, the interest of the game will be lowered and the gameability will be impaired. Therefore, by making it possible to set no jackpot finalizing announcement effect, it is possible to further expand the range of options for the player and customize the effect content related to the jackpot according to the player's own preference. Furthermore, when the jackpot finalizing notice effect is executed, the player often feels at ease and stops the launch of the game ball until the big hit in order to avoid useless balls. If the jackpot confirmation notice effect is not executed, such a decrease in the operating rate is not caused, and as a result, it is possible to contribute to the sales of the game hall.

  In addition to the character display shown in FIG. 22 (b), the above-mentioned jackpot finalizing announcement effect setting screen is explained so that a specific method of producing the big hit finalizing announcement can be understood so as to be a reference for selection by the player. A sentence may be displayed. Moreover, the choice of the production | presentation aspect of jackpot confirmation notice is not limited to this, Two types may be sufficient and there may be four or more types.

  Returning to FIG. 20, when the processing of NO or S2002 is completed in S2000, the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S2004 and receives a hold number increase command (first hold number increase command or second hold number increase command) from the main control board 310. ) Is received (see S810 and S830 in FIG. 8).

  If it is determined that a hold number increase command has been received (YES in S2004), the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S2006 and executes a hold number addition process. Specifically, in the process of S2006, when the sub CPU 340a receives the first hold number increase command, the sub CPU 340a causes the main display device 131 to add one hold image (hold icon) indicating the hold number of the first special symbol lottery. In order to display a later-described special image related to the reserved image on the sub display device 139, 1 is added to the reserved number of the first special symbol lottery stored in the sub RAM 340c. Similarly, when the sub CPU 340a receives the second hold number increase command, the sub CPU 340a adds one hold image (hold icon) indicating the hold number of the second special symbol lottery to the main display device 131, and the sub display device. In order to display a later-described special image related to the reserved image at 139, the number of reserved special symbol lotteries stored in the sub RAM 340c is incremented by one.

  Then, the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S2010 and executes a hold prefetch process. Hereinafter, the contents of the hold prefetch process performed in S2010 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing the hold prefetching process (S2010) performed by the sub CPU 340a of the effect control board 340.

  Referring to FIG. 23, first, in step S2300, the sub CPU 340a analyzes the first hold number increase command or the second hold number increase command received in step S2004, and this time the first start winning device 112 or the second start winning prize is obtained. Pre-determination (first pre-determination or second pre-determination) of the big hit lottery for the holding ball generated based on the winning to the device (electric Chu) 115, that is, the holding memory added to the sub RAM 340c in S2006 of FIG. , S808 or S828 in FIG. 8) It is determined whether or not the result is a big hit, a small hit, or a loss of reach.

  In S2300, when it is determined that the pre-determination (first pre-determination or second pre-determination) result is not a big hit, small hit or reach (NO in S2300), that is, the pre-determination result is no reach. In step S2304, the sub CPU 340a determines whether or not to execute the hold prefetching effect on the main display device 131 and the sub display device 139, with the hold storage added by 1 to the sub RAM 340c in S2006. A pre-reading preferential effect lottery process performed by a predetermined lottery method using random numbers or the like is executed.

  Then, the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S2306, and determines whether or not execution of the hold prefetch effect is determined in S2306. If it is determined in S2306 that the execution of the hold prefetching effect has been determined (YES in S2306), or the big hit lottery pre-determination (first pre-determination or first determination) for the hold storage added by 1 to the sub-RAM 340c in S2006. 2) When the result is determined to be a big hit, a small win or a reach out (YES in S2300), the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S2310, and the first start winning device 112 or the second start winning of this time In order to execute a hold pre-reading effect including addition of a hold display for the hold ball generated based on the winning to the device (electric Chu) 115, a hold pre-reading effect command for instructing the image control board 550 is set in the sub RAM 540c. . As a result, the main display device 131 and the sub display device 139 have the hold prefetching effect related to the big hit lottery based on the hold image corresponding to the hold memory related to the special symbol on a one-to-one basis in a predetermined prefetch notice mode. Executed. In addition, when the pre-determination information included in the command for increasing the number of holdings indicates that there is no reach loss, when the winning pre-reading effect is executed by lottery and the pre-reading effect is executed, the reserved pre-reading effect is displayed as a fake display. .

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S2306 that the execution of the hold prefetch effect has not been determined (NO in S2306), the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S2308 and displays it on a hold image of a normal special symbol in which the hold prefetch effect is not executed. Therefore, a hold display command for instructing the image control board 350 is set in the sub RAM 340c (to add a hold display for the hold storage added by 1 to the sub RAM 340c in S2006 of FIG. 20), and the main display device 131 and The sub display device 139 displays a reserved image of a normal special symbol. Then, when the sub CPU 340a finishes the process of S2308 or S2310, the sub CPU 340a ends the hold prefetch process.

  24 to 36, the main display device 131 is transmitted by transmitting the hold display command set in S2308 and the hold prefetch effect command set in S2310 from the effect control board 340 to the image control board 350. A specific example of normal hold display and hold pre-reading effects executed by the sub display device 139 will be described. First, a specific example of the normal hold display in which the hold prefetch effect based on the hold display command set in S2308 is not executed will be described. FIG. 24 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of normal hold display.

  Referring to FIG. 24, in the present embodiment, when displaying a hold image related to the big hit lottery, even if it is a normal hold display in which the hold pre-reading effect is not executed, (a), (b), (c) As shown in FIG. 5, the sub display device 139 displays an item image that has a one-to-one correspondence with a reserved image of a special symbol displayed on the main display device 131 as a special image.

  In (a), as an example, the main display device 131 has, on the lower left of the screen, three reserved images (hereinafter also simply referred to as “hold”) corresponding to the reserved storage related to the special symbol on a one-to-one basis. The sub-display device 139 displays three item images (hereinafter also simply referred to as “items”) that correspond one-to-one with the reserved image on the lower left of the screen. Shows an example in which the hold (the hold of the change) for the change display (displayed by three arrows in the drawing) of the effect symbol related to the big hit lottery currently being executed is displayed at the bottom center of the screen.

  Here, in the normal hold display, each hold on the main display device 131 is actually displayed with the same normal hold icon “◯” (the change hold is placed on a rectangular stage and is more than the other hold). For the sake of convenience, “A” is used for holding the fluctuation, and “B”, “C”, “D”, and “E” are used for the other holdings in the order of the earliest occurrence. (Hereinafter, these hold icons are also referred to as hold A, hold B, hold C, hold D, and hold E, respectively). In the description here, the hold for the first start winning device (first hold) and the hold for the second start winning device (electric Chu) 115 (second hold) are particularly distinguished for convenience. I will explain it. In addition, each item of the sub display device 139 is actually displayed with the same normal item icon “◯” in the same manner as the hold of the main display device 131 (however, the item for the hold of the change is (Not displayed), for convenience, the symbols “B”, “C”, “D”, and “E” are attached in order from the oldest item (hereinafter, these item icons are referred to as item B, item C, item D, Also called item E).

  Referring to (a), it is assumed that the main display device 131 is currently displaying the change hold A, three hold B, hold C, and hold D. In this case, the sub display device 139 displays three items B, item C, and item D that correspond to the hold B, hold C, and hold D on a one-to-one basis. That is, the item B corresponds to the hold B, the item C corresponds to the hold C, and the item D corresponds to the hold D. These items B, C, and D generate the corresponding hold B, C, and D (display). Are generated (displayed) at substantially the same time.

  In the state of (a), when a game ball wins the first start winning device 112 or the second starting winning device (electric Chu) 115 this time, the state of (b) Based on this winning, one hold E is added to the lower left end (left end) of the screen of the main display device 131, and an item E is added to the sub display device 139 along with this additional display of the hold E. Is done. That is, the hold and the item are additionally displayed substantially simultaneously with respect to the start winning of the game ball this time.

  On the other hand, in the state of (a), when the change display of the effect symbol related to the big hit lottery is finished and the hold A of the change is digested, the state changes to the state of (c) as shown by the hold decrease arrow. On the basis of the end of the change of the effect symbol, the main display device 131 deletes the change hold A, and the hold B moves on the stage instead. Further, the item B is deleted on the sub display device 139 in association with the deletion of the change hold A (the movement of the hold B). That is, the hold and the item are erased and displayed substantially simultaneously at the end of the variation display of the effect symbol related to the current big hit lottery (the end of the symbol matching game).

  That is, in the normal hold effect where the hold pre-reading effect is not executed, an item as a special image is added in the same order as the hold image on the sub display device 139 in association with the hold image added or reduced on the main display device 131. Images are added or reduced.

  Next, a specific example of the hold prefetch effect executed based on the hold prefetch effect command set in S2310 will be described with reference to FIGS. In the description of the hold prefetch effect described below, the same reference numerals are given to the same components as those of the normal hold effect described above, and the detailed description of these components is omitted.

  First, with reference to FIGS. 25 to 29, the digestion order change type holding prefetching effect will be described. FIG. 25 is an explanatory diagram of a pattern A (basic form) showing a specific example (digestion order change type) of the hold pre-reading effect, and FIG. 26 is a specific example (digestion order change type) of the hold pre-reading effect. FIG. 27 is an explanatory diagram of pattern B showing an example (modification 1), FIG. 27 is a specific example (digestion order change type) of the hold prefetching effect, and is an explanatory diagram of pattern C showing a modification (modification 2). Is a specific example (digestion order change type) of the reservation pre-reading effect, and is an explanatory diagram of a pattern D showing a modification example (modification 3). FIG. 29 shows each pattern (pattern) of the digestion order change type in the reservation pre-reading effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the characteristic of the effect of AD.

(Pattern A)
With reference to FIG. 25, the reservation prefetch effect (digestion order change type) of pattern A (basic form) will be described first. Referring to (d), it is assumed that the main display device 131 is currently displaying the change hold A, four hold B, hold C, hold D, and hold E. In this case, the sub display device 139 has four items B, item C, item D, one-to-one correspondence with the hold B, hold C, hold D, and hold E, similarly to the normal hold effect described above. Item E is displayed.

  Here, it is assumed that the result of the prior determination of the big hit lottery (the determination in S808 or S828 above) for the second oldest hold C among the four holds B to E is out of big hit, small hit or reach. . Then, at a predetermined timing (for example, immediately after the occurrence of the hold E), the display mode of the item E corresponding to the hold E, that is, the most recently generated item E is changed from the normal item icon “O” to a predetermined pre-read display mode. It changes to a special item icon “☆” that you can expect. Then, the item E changed to “☆” moves between the item B and the item C as shown in (d). That is, the item E changed to “☆” moves to a position corresponding to the second oldest hold C.

  On the other hand, the four hold B to E and the change hold A will not change the display mode regardless of the prior determination result, and then the hold and items are sequentially digested in the order shown in (e). It will be done. That is, after the fluctuation A is consumed, the hold B and the item B, the hold C and the item “☆” (item E), the hold D and the item C, and the hold E and the item D are sequentially digested. To go.

  Therefore, in the pattern A, the item “☆” (item E) that can be expected most recently and is digested later is scheduled together with the hold C that is the second oldest hold C. It will be digested earlier than the order. This makes it possible to appeal as if the content of the hold C has been changed to the content of the hold E that can be expected, and the player can play a game with great expectations for the hold C.

(Pattern B)
Next, with reference to FIG. 26, the reservation pre-reading effect (digestion order change type) of pattern B (deformation 1) will be described. The difference between this pattern B and the above-described pattern A is that, in short, the hold image displayed on the main display device 131 also has a special hold based on the determination result of the pre-determination that prefetches the lottery result of the big hit lottery The point changes to an icon.

  With reference to (f), it is assumed that the change hold A and hold B to E are displayed on the main display device 131 and the items B to E are displayed on the sub display device 139 as in the case of the pattern A. Here, it is assumed that the result of the prior determination of the big hit lottery (the determination in S808 or S828 above) with respect to the third oldest hold D among the four holds B to E is out of big hit, small hit or reach. .

  Then, at a predetermined timing (for example, immediately after the occurrence of the hold D), the display color of the hold D is changed from a normal color (for example, white) to a red that can be expected as a predetermined prefetch display mode. At a predetermined timing (for example, immediately after the occurrence of the hold E), the display mode of the item E corresponding to the hold E, that is, the most recently generated item E is expected from the normal item icon “O” as a predetermined pre-read display mode. It changes to a special item icon “☆” you can have. Then, the item E changed to “☆” moves between the item C and the item D as shown in (f). That is, the item E that has changed to “☆” moves to a position corresponding to the hold D that has been generated the third time. Thereafter, the hold and the item are sequentially digested in the order shown in (g).

  That is, after the change of the hold A is digested, the hold B and the item B, the hold C and the item C, the red hold D and the item “☆” (item E), and the hold E and the item D are sequentially paired. It will be digested. Therefore, in pattern B, the most promising item “☆” (item E) that is generated most recently and is digested most recently is paired with the third most promising red holding D that can be expected. It will be digested with D earlier than scheduled. As a result, the player can appeal as if the expectation of the content of the hold D is further increased (a pair of red and “☆”), and the player faces a game with great expectations for the hold D. be able to.

(Pattern C)
Next, with reference to FIG. 27, the reservation prefetch effect (digestion order change type) of pattern C (deformation 2) will be described. The difference between the pattern C and the pattern B described above is that, in short, the reserved image that has been changed to a special reserved icon based on the determination result of the prior determination displayed on the main display device 131 is another special image. The point changes to a hold icon.

  With reference to (h), it is assumed that the variation hold A and hold B to E are displayed on the main display device 131 and the items B to E are displayed on the sub display device 139 as in the case of the pattern A. Here, it is assumed that the result of the prior determination of the big hit lottery (the determination in S808 or S828 above) with respect to the third oldest hold D among the four holds B to E is out of big hit, small hit or reach. .

  Then, at a predetermined timing (for example, immediately after the occurrence of the hold D), the display color of the hold D is changed from a normal color (for example, white) to a blue that can be expected as a predetermined prefetch display mode. At a predetermined timing (for example, immediately after the occurrence of the hold E), the display mode of the item C corresponding to the hold C, that is, the item C that occurs second oldest, is the normal pre-read display mode from the normal item icon “O”. It changes to a special item icon “☆” that you can expect.

  Then, the item E changed to “☆” moves between the item D and the item E as shown in (h). That is, the item C that has changed to “☆” moves to a position corresponding to the hold D that has occurred the third oldest. Further, after the item C changed to “☆” moves to the position corresponding to the hold D, the hold changed to blue at a predetermined timing (for example, immediately after the item C moves to the position corresponding to the hold D). D changes to red with higher reliability as a predetermined pre-reading display mode, and then the hold and the item are sequentially digested in the order shown in (i). Note that the reliability is a barometer of the probability that a game result is advantageous to the player. In the gaming machine 100, in the reserved image, red is more reliable for big hit than blue.

  That is, after the change of the hold A is digested, the hold B and the item B, the hold C and the item D, the red hold D and the item “☆” (item C), the hold E and the item E are sequentially paired. It will be digested. Therefore, in the pattern C, the second-oldest expected item “☆” (item C) is paired with the third-oldest expected hold D that has changed from blue to red. With D, it will be digested later than scheduled. As a result, the player can appeal as if the expectation of the content of the hold D is further increased (a pair of red and “☆”), and the player faces a game with great expectations for the hold D. be able to.

(Pattern D)
Next, with reference to FIG. 28, the reservation prefetch effect (digestion order change type) of the pattern D (deformation 3) will be described. In short, the pattern D is different from the pattern C described above. In other words, the hold image and the item image displayed on the main display device 131 and the sub display device 139 are displayed on a special hold icon based on the determination result of the prior determination. In addition, a plurality of items icons and item icons are changed, and the changed plurality of held icons and item icons are changed.

  With reference to (j), it is assumed that the variation hold A and hold B to E are displayed on the main display device 131 and the items B to E are displayed on the sub display device 139 as in the case of the pattern A. Here, among the four holdings B to E, the result of the preliminary determination of the big hit lottery (the determination in S808 or S828) for the second oldest holding C and the newest holding E is the big hit, the small hit or Suppose that there was no reach.

  Then, at a predetermined timing (for example, immediately after the occurrence of the hold C), the main display device 131 changes the display color of the hold C from a normal color (for example, white) to a blue that can be expected as a predetermined prefetch display mode. At a predetermined timing (for example, immediately after the occurrence of the hold E), the display color of the hold E changes from a normal color (for example, white) to red with higher reliability than blue as a predetermined prefetch display mode.

  On the other hand, after the occurrence of the hold C, the sub display device 139 causes the item C corresponding to the hold C, that is, the second oldest item C, at a predetermined timing (for example, substantially simultaneously with the change of the hold C to blue). Is changed from a normal item icon “O” to a special item icon “Δ” that can be expected as a predetermined pre-reading display mode, and after a hold E occurs, a predetermined timing (for example, the hold E is red) The display mode of the item E corresponding to the hold E, that is, the most recently generated item E, is more reliable than the normal item icon “O” as a predetermined pre-reading display mode “Δ”. It changes to a special item icon "☆" with a high degree.

  Then, the item C changed to “Δ” and the item E changed to “☆” move so that their positions are switched as shown in (j). That is, the item C changed to “△” moves to the position corresponding to the most recently generated holding E, and the item E changed to “☆” moves to the position corresponding to the second oldest holding C. To do. Further, after the item C changed to “Δ” has moved to a position corresponding to the hold E, at a predetermined timing (for example, immediately after the item C has moved to the position corresponding to the hold E), It changes to a special item icon “□” that is more reliable than “△” of (is less reliable than “☆”). In the gaming machine 100, in the item image, the reliability related to the jackpot is higher in the order of “☆”, “□”, and “△” (high reliability: “☆”> “□”> “△”). ).

  Further, after the sub display device 139 moves so that “Δ” and “☆” (item C and item E) are switched, the main display device 131 moves at a predetermined timing (for example, item C and item E are switched). Immediately after the change), the hold C that has changed to blue changes to a more reliable red as the predetermined prefetch display mode, and the hold E that has changed to red changes from the red as the predetermined prefetch display mode. It changes to blue with low reliability. Thereafter, the hold and the item are sequentially digested in the order shown in (k).

  In other words, after the change hold A is digested, hold B and item B, red hold C and item “☆” (item E), hold D and item D, blue hold E and item “□” (item C) is paired and digested sequentially. Therefore, in the pattern D, the most recently generated expected item “☆” (item E) is paired with the second-oldest expected hold C that has changed from blue to red, and the hold C Together, the items will be digested earlier than planned, and the second most promising item “△” (item C) has changed to the more promising item “□”, and it has occurred most recently. Paired with the expected hold E which has changed from red to blue, it will be digested with the hold E later than scheduled. This makes it possible to appeal as if the digestion order of the hold C (blue and “△” pair) that can be expected and the hold E (red and “☆” pair) that can also be expected has been switched. Can face the game with great expectation for this hold C.

  Referring to FIG. 29, that is, the feature of the effect of each of the digestion order changing patterns (patterns A to D) in the hold prefetching effect is an effect in which the item once changed in the sub display device 139 further changes (in FIG. 29, “ “Item change” is described only in the pattern D in which the item icon has changed from “△” to “□”, and the effect that the hold changes in the main display device 131 (in FIG. 29, “hold prefetch display”). 29) are the patterns B, C, and D in which the hold icon changes from a normal color (for example, white) to red or blue, and the effect that the hold once changed in the main display device 131 further changes (in FIG. 29). There are patterns C and D in which the hold icon changes from blue to red or from red to blue.

  That is, in the patterns A to D of the hold pre-reading effect (digestion order change type), the hold image displayed on the main display device 131 is one-to-one based on the determination result of the pre-determination that pre-reads the lottery result of the big hit lottery. The item image as a special image displayed on the corresponding sub display device 139 is changed to a predetermined pre-reading display mode, and the changed item image is moved. With this configuration, the item image paired with the hold image is added or reduced in an order different from normal (for example, the item image displayed later is displayed before the item image) Thus, it is possible to bring about a change in the increase or decrease display of the reserved image that is uniformly determined. As a result, the player's interest in the reserved image can be greatly enhanced.

  Next, with reference to FIGS. 30 to 36, the multiple digest type reservation pre-reading effect will be described. First, with reference to FIG. 30 to FIG. FIG. 30 is an explanatory diagram of a pattern E (basic form) showing a specific example (multiple digestion type 1) of a hold prefetching effect, and FIG. 31 is a specific example (multiple digestion type 1) of the hold prefetching effect. FIG. 32 is an explanatory diagram of a pattern F showing an example (variation 1), FIG. 32 is a specific example (multiple digestion type 1) of a reservation prefetch effect, and is an explanatory diagram of a pattern G showing a variation (variation 2), FIG. These are explanatory drawings of the pattern H which is a specific example (multiple digestion type 1), and shows a modification (modification 3). This multi-digestion type 1 hold pre-reading effect differs from the above-described digestion order-change type pre-reading preproduction effect. In short, when one hold image displayed on the main display device 131 is digested, the sub display A plurality of item images of the device 139 are digested.

(Pattern E)
With reference to FIG. 30, first, the reservation prefetching effect (multiple digest type 1) of the pattern E (basic form) will be described. Referring to (l), it is assumed that the main display device 131 is currently displaying the change hold A, four hold B, hold C, hold D, and hold E. In this case, the sub-display device 139 has four items B and items C that correspond one-to-one with the hold B, hold C, hold D, and hold E in the same manner as the above-described digestion order change-type hold prefetching effect. , Item D, item E are displayed.

  Here, it is assumed that, among the four holdings B to E, the result of the prior determination of the big hit lottery (the determination in S808 or S828) for the holding B that has occurred the oldest is a big hit, a small hit, or reach. Then, at a predetermined timing (for example, immediately after the occurrence of the hold E), the items C, D, and E corresponding to the holds C, D, and E, that is, the second oldest item C, the third oldest item D, The three most recently generated items E move to the position of the oldest generated item B corresponding to the hold B and merge with the item B as shown in (l).

  Then, as shown in (m), the display mode of the item B changes from the normal item icon “◯” to a special item icon “sword” that can be expected as a predetermined prefetch display mode. Further, “•” indicating that the items C, D, and E have disappeared is displayed at the position where the item icon “◯” before the items C, D, and E are moved and combined is displayed.

  On the other hand, the four holdings B to E and the change holding A do not change the display mode regardless of the result of the prior determination, and the holdings and items are sequentially digested in the order shown in (m). It will be done. That is, after the change hold A is digested, the hold B and the item “sword” (items B, C, D, E) are digested in pairs, and then the hold C, hold D, hold E alone. Are gradually digested.

  Therefore, in the pattern E, the three items, the most recently generated item E, the third oldest item D, and the second oldest item C are combined with the oldest item B and the item B Changes to an item “sword” that can be expected, and this item “sword”, that is, a plurality of items B, C, D, E, is paired with the oldest holding B and digested with the holding B It will be. As a result, the game can appeal as if the content of the hold B has been changed to a content that can be expected, and the player can play a game with great expectations for the hold B.

(Pattern F)
With reference to FIG. 31, next, the reservation prefetch effect (multiple digest type 1) of the pattern F (deformation 1) will be described. This pattern F is different from the above-described pattern E. In short, the hold image displayed on the main display device 131 also has a special hold based on the determination result of the pre-determination that prefetches the lottery result of the big hit lottery. The point changes to an icon.

  With reference to (n), it is assumed that the variation hold A and hold B to E are displayed on the main display device 131 and the items B to E are displayed on the sub display device 139 as in the pattern E. Here, it is assumed that, among the four holdings B to E, the result of the prior determination of the big hit lottery (the determination in S808 or S828) for the holding B that has occurred the oldest is a big hit, a small hit, or reach.

  Then, at a predetermined timing (for example, immediately after the occurrence of the hold B), the display color of the hold B is changed from a normal color (for example, white) to a red that can be expected as a predetermined prefetch display mode. At a predetermined timing (for example, immediately after the occurrence of the hold E), the items C, D, and E corresponding to the holds C, D, and E, that is, the second oldest item C, the third oldest item D, and the newest The three items of the generated item E move to the position of the oldest generated item B corresponding to the hold B and merge with the item B as shown in (n).

  Then, as shown in (o), the display mode of the item B changes from the normal item icon “◯” to a special item icon “sword” that can be expected as a predetermined prefetch display mode. Further, “•” indicating that the items C, D, and E have disappeared is displayed at the position where the item icon “◯” before the items C, D, and E are moved and combined is displayed. Thereafter, the hold and the item are sequentially digested in the order shown in (o). That is, after the change hold A is digested, the red hold B and the item “sword” (items B, C, D, E) are digested in pairs, and then the hold C, hold D, Reservation E is digested sequentially.

  Therefore, in the pattern F, three items, the most recently generated item E, the third oldest item D, and the second oldest item C are combined with the oldest item B, and the item B Is changed to an item “sword” that can be expected, and this item “sword”, that is, a plurality of items B, C, D, and E, is paired with the expected red holding B that has occurred the oldest, Will be digested together. As a result, the player can appeal as if the expectation of the content of the hold B is further increased (a pair of red and “sword”), and the player faces the game with great expectations for the hold B. be able to.

(Pattern G)
Next, with reference to FIG. 32, the reservation prefetch effect (multiple digest type 1) of the pattern G (deformation 2) will be described. In short, the pattern G is different from the above-described pattern F. In short, the hold image displayed on the main display device 131 changes in combination based on the determination result of the pre-determination that prefetches the lottery result of the big hit lottery. There is a change to a special hold icon that is compatible with the item.

  With reference to (p), it is assumed that the variation hold A and hold B to E are displayed on the main display device 131 and the items B to E are displayed on the sub display device 139 as in the case of the pattern E. Here, it is assumed that the result of the prior determination of the big hit lottery (the determination in S808 or S828 above) for the second oldest hold C among the four holds B to E is out of big hit, small hit or reach. .

  Then, at a predetermined timing (for example, immediately after the occurrence of the hold C), the display mode of the hold C is changed from the normal hold icon “◯” to a special hold icon “sword character” as a predetermined prefetch display mode. After the occurrence of the hold E, at a predetermined timing (for example, immediately after the occurrence of the hold E), the items D and E corresponding to the holds D and E, that is, the item D that has occurred the third oldest, the item D that has occurred most recently, The item moves to the position of the second oldest item C corresponding to the hold C and merges with the item C as shown in (p).

  Then, as shown in (p), the display mode of the item C changes from the normal item icon “◯” to a special item icon “sword” as a predetermined prefetch display mode. In addition, “•” indicating that the items D and E have disappeared is displayed at the position where the item icon “◯” before the items D and E are moved and combined is displayed.

  Here, at the timing when the display mode of the item C is changed to “sword”, the sub display device 139 displays an effect indicating the compatibility between the hold C that has been changed to “sword character” and the changed item “sword”. Display is performed. There are various types of effect display. In the present embodiment, as shown in (q), an effect display using the word “compatibility OK” is shown as an example. Thereafter, the hold and the item are sequentially digested in the order shown in (q). That is, after the change hold A is digested, the hold B and item B, the hold “sword character” (hold C) and the item “sword” (items C, D, E) are digested in pairs, and thereafter The hold D and the hold E are digested sequentially.

  Therefore, in pattern G, the most recently generated item E, the third oldest item D merged with the second oldest item C, and the item C has been changed to “sword character”. It changes to a “sword” that is compatible with Then, this item “sword”, that is, a plurality of items C, D and E, is paired with the holding C of the second oldest “sword character” and is digested together with the holding C. As a result, the game can be appealed so that the expectation of the content of the hold C has been extremely increased (a pair of “sword character” and “sword” is compatible), and the player has a great expectation for this hold C. You can face the game with

(Pattern H)
Next, with reference to FIG. 33, the reservation prefetching effect (multiple digest type 1) of the pattern H (deformation 3) will be described. In short, the pattern H is different from the above-described pattern G. In short, the hold image displayed on the main display device 131 changes in combination based on the determination result of the pre-determination that prefetches the lottery result of the big hit lottery. There is a change to a special hold icon that is not compatible with the item.

  With reference to (r), it is assumed that the change hold A and hold B to E are displayed on the main display device 131 and the items B to E are displayed on the sub display device 139 in the same manner as the pattern E. Here, it is assumed that the result of the prior determination of the big hit lottery (the determination in S808 or S828 above) for the second oldest hold C among the four holds B to E is out of big hit, small hit or reach. .

  Then, at a predetermined timing (for example, immediately after the occurrence of the hold C), the display mode of the hold C is changed from the normal hold icon “◯” to a special hold icon “sword character” as a predetermined prefetch display mode. After the occurrence of the hold E, at a predetermined timing (for example, immediately after the occurrence of the hold E), the items D and E corresponding to the holds D and E, that is, the most recently generated item E and the second oldest generated item D The item moves to the position of the second oldest item C corresponding to the hold C as shown in (r) and merges with the item C.

  Then, as shown in (s), the display mode of the item C changes from the normal item icon “◯” to the special item icon “spear” as a predetermined pre-reading display mode. In addition, “•” indicating that the items D and E have disappeared is displayed at the position where the item icon “◯” before the items D and E are moved and combined is displayed.

  Here, at the timing when the display mode of the item C is changed to “spear”, the sub display device 139 provides an effect indicating the compatibility between the hold C that has been changed to “sword character” and the changed item “spear”. Display is performed. This effect display can be considered in various ways. In the present embodiment, as shown in (s), an effect display using the word “compatibility ...” is shown as an example. Thereafter, the hold and the item are sequentially digested in the order shown in (s). That is, after the change hold A is digested, the hold B and the item B, the hold “sword character” (hold C) and the item “spear” (items C, D, E) are digested in pairs, and thereafter The hold D and the hold E are digested sequentially.

  Therefore, in the pattern H, the most recently generated item E, the third oldest item D merged with the second oldest item C, and the item C has been changed to “sword character”. It turns into a “spear” that is incompatible. Then, this item “spear”, that is, a plurality of items C, D, and E, is paired with the holding C of the second oldest “sword character” and is digested together with the holding C. As a result, it is possible to produce a performance expression in which the expectation of the contents of the hold C is reduced (a pair of “sword character” and “spear” is incompatible), and as a result, the game preference is improved, and the player Can fully enjoy such inflection.

  Next, with reference to FIGS. 34 to 36, the multiple digest type 2 reservation prefetching effect will be described. FIG. 34 is an explanatory diagram of a pattern I (basic form) showing a specific example (multiple digestion type 2) of a hold prefetching effect, and FIG. 35 is a specific example (multiple digestion type 2) of the hold prefetching effect. FIG. 36 is an explanatory diagram of a pattern J showing an example (modification 1), and FIG. 36 is an illustrative diagram of a pattern K showing a modification (modification 2), which is a specific example (multiple digest type 2) of the pre-reading effect. In short, the multiple digestion type 2 reservation pre-reading effect differs from the multiple digestion type 1 reservation pre-reading effect described above. In short, the multiple digestion type 1 digests any of the reserved images (holdings B to E). In some cases, a plurality of item images are digested, whereas the multiple digest type 2 is that a plurality of item images are digested when the change pending image (holding A) is digested.

(Pattern I)
With reference to FIG. 34, the reservation prefetch effect (multiple digest type 2) of pattern I (basic form) will be described first. Referring to (t), it is assumed that the main display device 131 is currently displaying the change hold A, four hold B, hold C, hold D, and hold E. In this case, the sub-display device 139 has four items B and items C that correspond one-on-one with the hold B, hold C, hold D, and hold E, similarly to the multiple digest type 1 hold pre-reading effect described above. , Item D, item E are displayed.

  Here, it is assumed that the big hit lottery determination (determination in S1220) or prior determination (determination in S808 or S828) result with respect to the change hold A is out of big hit, small hit or reach. Then, at a predetermined timing (for example, immediately after the start of the change based on the hold A), the items B and C corresponding to the holds B and C, that is, the oldest item B and the second oldest item C The item moves so as to fall from the sub display device 139 to the main display device 131 to the position of the change hold A on the stage as shown in (t), and merges with the hold A.

  Then, as shown in (u), the display color of the change hold A changes from a normal color (for example, white) to red that can be expected as a predetermined pre-reading display mode. In addition, “•” indicating that the items B and C have disappeared is displayed at the position where the item icon “◯” before the items B and C are moved and combined is displayed.

  On the other hand, the display status of the four holds B to E does not change at all regardless of the determination result, and thereafter, the holds and items are sequentially digested in the order shown in (u). That is, after the red-colored change hold A is digested, the hold B and the hold C are sequentially digested alone, and then the hold D and the item D, and the hold E and the item E are sequentially digested. .

  Therefore, in the pattern I, the two items of the oldest item B and the second oldest item C merge with the change hold A and change to a red color that the hold A can expect, When the change is completed, the hold A of the change that has been merged with the items B and C and turned red is digested. That is, a plurality of items B and C are paired with the change hold A and digested together with the hold A. This makes it possible for the player to appeal as if the content of the hold A of the change has been changed to a content that can be expected, and the player can face the game with great expectations for the hold A.

(Pattern J)
Next, with reference to FIG. 35, the reservation prefetch effect (multiple digest type 2) of the pattern J (deformation 1) will be described. This pattern J is different from the above-described pattern I. In short, a plurality of items are changed to special holding icons based on the determination result of the big hit lottery before they are combined with the change holding image. It is in the point which unites and changes to the special item icon which is compatible with the pending image of the fluctuation.

  With reference to (v), it is assumed that the variation hold A and hold B to E are displayed on the main display device 131, and items B to E are displayed on the sub display device 139, similarly to the pattern I. Here, it is assumed that the big hit lottery determination (determination in S1220) or prior determination (determination in S808 or S828) result with respect to the change hold A is out of big hit, small hit or reach.

  Then, as shown in (v), at a predetermined timing (for example, immediately after the start of the change based on the hold A), the display mode of the change hold A is changed from a normal hold icon “◯” to a predetermined prefetch display mode. Changes to a special hold icon “Sword Character” as the item B, C, D corresponding to the hold B, C, D, that is, the oldest item B, the second oldest item C, the third The three items D, which occurred in the past, move to the main display device 131 so as to fall from the sub display device 139 to the position before the change hold A on the stage.

  Then, as shown in (v), the display mode of the combined items B, C, and D is changed from the normal item icon “◯” to a special item icon “sword” as a predetermined prefetch display mode. . Further, “·” indicating that the items B, D, and E have disappeared is displayed at the position where the item icon “◯” before the items B, D, and E are moved and combined is displayed. Thereafter, the item that has changed to “sword” moves so as to drop to the position of the change hold A on the stage, and unites with the hold A that has changed to “sword character”.

  Thus, when the item changed to “sword” is merged with the change A holding the change changing to the “sword character”, the combined change A holding is “sword character” as shown in (w). "" To "knight character", the display mode changes. That is, since the compatible “sword character” (hold A) and “sword” item are combined, the change hold A changes from “sword character” to a more reliable “knight character”. .

  On the other hand, the display status of the four holds B to E does not change at all regardless of the determination result, and thereafter, the hold and the item are sequentially digested in the order shown in (w). That is, after the change A of the “knight character” is digested, the reservation B, the reservation C, and the reservation D are sequentially digested alone, and then the reservation E and the item E are digested in pairs.

  Therefore, in the pattern J, the three items of the oldest item B, the second oldest item C, and the third oldest item D are combined into a “sword”, and then the “sword”. The item that has changed to the change A is changed to the “knight character” that can be expected from the “sword character”, and when the change ends, the item that has changed to this “knight character” Fluctuation hold A will be digested. That is, a plurality of items B, C, and D changed to “swords” are paired with the change hold A and digested together with the hold A. As a result, the expectation of the content of the hold A of the change has been greatly increased (changed to “knight character” with a good pair of “sword character” and “sword”), and the player Can face the game with great expectations for this hold A.

(Pattern K)
Next, with reference to FIG. 36, the reservation pre-reading effect (multiple digest type 2) of the pattern K (deformation 2) will be described. This pattern K is different from the above-mentioned pattern J. In short, a special item that is incompatible with the change hold image in which a plurality of items are changed to a special hold icon based on the determination result of the big hit lottery. It is in the point that it changes into a united item icon and disappears without uniting with the change pending image.

  With reference to (x), it is assumed that the variation hold A and hold B to E are displayed on the main display device 131 and the items B to E are displayed on the sub display device 139 as in the pattern I. Here, it is assumed that the big hit lottery determination (determination in S1220) or prior determination (determination in S808 or S828) result with respect to the change hold A is out of big hit, small hit or reach.

  Then, as shown in (x), at a predetermined timing (for example, immediately after the start of the change based on the hold A), the display mode of the change hold A is changed from a normal hold icon “◯” to a predetermined prefetch display mode. Changes to a special hold icon “Sword Character” as the item B, C, D corresponding to the hold B, C, D, that is, the oldest item B, the second oldest item C, the third The three items D, which occurred in the past, move to the main display device 131 so as to fall from the sub display device 139 to the position before the change hold A on the stage.

  Then, as shown in (x), the display mode of the merged items B, C, and D changes from the normal item icon “◯” to the special item icon “spear” as a predetermined prefetch display mode. . Further, “·” indicating that the items B, D, and E have disappeared is displayed at the position where the item icon “◯” before the items B, D, and E are moved and combined is displayed.

  After that, the item changed to “spear” disappears without joining with the hold A while moving to drop to the position of the hold A of the change on the stage. Therefore, the display mode of the change hold A does not change from “sword character”. That is, since the merged items B, C, and D have changed to “sword” items that are not compatible with “sword character” (hold A), the change hold A is more reliable than “sword character”. The display mode of the “sword character” is maintained as it is without changing to another character having a high character. In this case, the change hold A may be changed from the “sword character” to another character with lower reliability.

  On the other hand, the display status of the four holds B to E does not change at all regardless of the determination result, and thereafter, the hold and the item are sequentially digested in the order shown in (y). That is, after the change A of the fluctuation of the “sword character” is digested, the hold B, the hold C, and the hold D are sequentially digested, and then the hold E and the item E are digested in pairs.

  Accordingly, in the pattern K, the three items of the oldest item B, the second oldest item C, and the third oldest item D are combined and changed to “spear”. The plurality of items B, C, and D that have been changed to "" are digested independently without being merged with the change A that has been changed to "sword character". As a result, the expectation of the content of the hold A of the fluctuation did not increase (the hold A is unchanged from the “sword character” in the incompatible pair of “sword character” and “spear”). As a result, the preference of the game is improved, and the player can sufficiently enjoy the effect of such effects.

  That is, in the patterns E to K of the hold pre-reading effect (multiple use type), one-to-one with the hold image displayed on the main display device 131 based on the determination result of the pre-determination that pre-reads the lottery result of the big hit lottery. A plurality of item images as special images displayed on the corresponding sub display device 139 are combined to change to a predetermined pre-reading display mode, and the changed item image is digested together with a predetermined hold image. ing. With this configuration, the stored image and the paired item image are reduced and displayed in an order different from the normal order (one reserved image is digested while multiple item images are digested). Therefore, it is possible to bring about a change in the reduced display of the reserved image determined uniformly. As a result, the player's interest in the reserved image can be greatly enhanced.

  In addition, in the above-described patterns A to K of the pre-reading preproduction effect (digestion order change type, multiple digestion type 1 and 2), the change in the display mode of the hold or item image is not limited to the above-described form, for example, a color change Alternatively, the pattern may be changed to a specific animal pattern (eg, zebra pattern, leopard pattern, etc.), or a combination other than “sword character”, “sword” and “spear” Also good.

  Returning to FIG. 20, when the hold prefetch process ends, or when it is determined in S2004 that the hold number increase command has not been received (NO in S2004), the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S2012, and FIG. It is determined whether or not the turn production start command set in S1018 of the normal symbol process has been received. Then, when a turn production start command is received (YES in S2012), the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S2014 and executes a turn production start command reception process. FIG. 37 is a flowchart showing a turn effect start command reception process (S2014) performed by the sub CPU 340a of the effect control board 340.

  Referring to FIG. 37, first, in step S3700, the sub CPU 340a determines whether or not the above-described demo flag (see FIG. 21) is set to ON. If it is determined that the demo flag is set to ON (YES in S3700), the process proceeds to S3710, the demo flag is set to OFF, and then the process proceeds to S3720, where the image control board 350 and the lamp control board are set. A demonstration effect end command for instructing 360 is set in the sub-RAM 340c, and the execution of the demonstration effect is ended in the main display device 131, the audio output device 132, or the like.

  In other words, in the turn production start command reception process, when a turn production start command is received, the turn production will be executed. Therefore, if the gaming machine 100 is in a standby state and is executing a demonstration effect for waiting for a customer, this execution is executed. End the demonstration production. Then, when the processing of S3720 is finished, or when it is determined in S3700 that the demo flag is not set to ON (NO in S3700), the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S3740 and generates a turn effect start effect command. Then, it is set in the sub RAM 340c. With this turn effect start effect command, the image control board 350 and the lamp control board 360 are instructed and set via the main display device 131, the audio output device 132, the effect illumination device 134, and the effect drive device 361. The execution of the roaring production is started. Then, when the process of S3740 is finished, the sub CPU 340a finishes this turning effect start command reception process.

  Here, with reference to FIG. 38, the specific contents of the roaring effect relating to whether or not the lottery result of the variation display is a win during the variation display of the normal symbol will be described. FIG. 38 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a roaring effect. As described above, the normal effect is displayed at a predetermined rate when the normal symbol lottery result is hit (whether per short or long), or when the normal symbol lottery result is off, as described above. The device 118 performs an effect as to whether or not the lottery result of the variation display becomes a win during the variation display of the normal symbol. When receiving the turn production start command, the sub CPU 340a starts the turn production. Based on the result of analyzing the command. It should be noted that the whispering effect start command includes at least information indicating whether the winning is a normal symbol lottery or information indicating whether the winning is a short hit or a long hit.

  As shown in FIG. 38, the turn effect is displayed at the lower part or corner of the main display device 131. Although not shown in the other areas of the screen of the main display device 131, a variable display or the like related to the effect design is displayed. They are displayed in parallel. As a display mode of the roaring effect, a roulette effect is performed in the right corner area of the screen of the main display device 131, and an effect using a character or the like is performed in the lower area of the screen so as to be adjacent to the roulette effect. As shown in the upper part of FIG. 38, this character uses, as an example, a character M1 that deforms an animal cage (hereinafter also referred to as “tanuyoshi”).

  On the other hand, as shown in the lower part of FIG. 38, the roulette effect in the roaring effect is configured in a substantially roulette shape from a circular rotation display body 3802 and a pointer 3804. The inside of the rotation display body 3802 is “long hit” “short”. Three types of display areas corresponding to “win” and “out of” are formed. The three types of display areas are formed by dividing the inside of the rotary display body 3802 into eight substantially triangular shapes by a plurality of lines extending from the center to the circumference. The pointer 3804 is formed in a triangular shape, and the lower end of the pointer 3804 faces the display area inside the rotary display body 3802. When the rotation of the rotary display body 3802 stops, the section indicated by the tip of the pointer 3804 is a normal symbol. The lottery results are displayed.

  In the roulette effect, the rotation display body 3802 rotates clockwise in the direction of the arrow K during the normal symbol fluctuation display, and the rotation of the rotation display body 3802 stops as the normal symbol fluctuation display stops. It is like that. When the rotation of the rotary display 3802 is stopped, the tip of the pointer 3804 indicates one of “long hit”, “short hit”, and “displacement” sections. The rotation display body 3802 may be rotated at a high speed at the start of rotation and gradually at a low speed as the stop approaches.

  That is, in the roulette effect, the pointer 3804 is configured to indicate a section in the rotation display body 3802 that matches the lottery result of the normal symbol on the normal symbol display device 118 when the rotation display body 3802 stops. That is, based on the analysis result of the roaring effect start command received by the sub CPU 340a, the roulette effect result indicates “displacement” if the setting information of the roaring effect start command includes information indicating a loss. If there is information indicating “Short per long”, information indicating “Short per short” is indicated.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 38, the rotation display body 3802 has “out of” and “per short” in the display area, and “per long” in the second area. In the eight sections constituting the display area, the areas of one section are provided so as to be different from each other. The total area has the largest “displacement” and the smallest “long per”. . This is based on the winning random number and the winning design random number in FIG. 2 described above, and their lottery probability (1/10 winning probability, 9/10 outlier probability, 1/3 probability per long, It is configured to substantially meet the probability per short 2/3).

  Also, Tanukichi M1 as a character performs a predetermined action while the roulette effect is being performed, or performs an effect that generates a predetermined word along with the operation, This has the effect of further increasing the degree of resurrection related to whether or not the lottery is a win, by the action and words, and making the scoring effect (roulette effect) more interesting. For example, in a scene where you ride a bicycle and aim for a goal, you can produce and display Tanuki M1 who falls halfway and retires, and Tanuki M1 who finishes and finishes in the goal. “Yo” and Mt. Kichi M1, and red letters “Intense heat” are displayed and displayed. In this case, for the player, the reliability in the lottery of the current normal symbol (roulette effect) can be estimated based on the actions and words of Tankichi M1. Therefore, in this case, the player has the highest probability that the result of the roulette effect will be a long hit due to the appearance of Tanukikichi M1 who finishes in the goal or the red letter “Intense Heat”. The probability of becoming the lowest).

  Note that the ratio of the display area of the rotary display 3802 performed in the roulette effect in the roaring effect is not limited to the above. For example, the effect of the rotting effect (the roulette effect is not affected by the lottery probability of the winning random number and the winning design random number. ) May be changed each time, including gussets (for example, “long per long” is the largest and “out of” is the smallest). Then, the production of Tanakakichi M1 accompanying the roulette effect may be changed in accordance with the content of the ratio of the display area of the rotary display 3802. For example, when the ratio of this display area is the largest “per long” and the “out of” is the smallest, as the production of the highly reliable Tanukikichi M1, the above-mentioned Tannichi M1 with a goal-in or red What is necessary is just to make it appear that the letter M1 which says "Intense fever" by a character appears.

  Further, in the production effect, while the effect display is being performed on the main display device 131 as described above, the effect by the sound from the audio output device 132, the lighting / flashing of light by the effect lighting device 134, or the like. The production or the production by the gimmick 109 by the production drive device 361 is integrated and performed integrally, thereby further increasing the degree of scoring according to whether or not the normal symbol lottery for the player by the scoring production is a hit. It is like that. For example, in the effect by the effect lighting device 134, there is an effect such that the rotation display body 3802 is blinked at a low speed when the rotary display body 3802 is started, and gradually blinks at a high speed as the stop approaches. In addition, the roulette effect is configured in such a manner that the pointer 3804 is omitted, the eight sections of the rotary display body 3802 are sequentially lit (for example, clockwise), and the lighting is stopped at the end. May be configured to show the lottery result of the normal symbol.

  Returning to FIG. 20, when the processing of S2014 is completed, or when the turn production start command is not received in S2012 (NO in S2012), the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S2016 and performs the normal symbol processing of FIG. It is determined whether the turn production end command set in S1056 has been received. If the turn effect end command is received (YES in S2016), the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S2018 and sends a turn effect end effect command to the sub RAM 340c for instructing the image control board 350 or the lamp control board 360. After setting, the execution of the roaring effect by the main display device 131, the audio output device 132, the effect lighting device 134, and the effect driving device 361 is ended.

  When the processing of S2018 is completed, or when the turn production end command is not received in S2016 (NO in S2016), the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S2024 and changes set in S1240 of the special symbol processing of FIG. It is determined whether or not an effect start command has been received. If it is determined that a variation effect start command has been received (YES in S2024), the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S2030 and executes a game state effect selection process. Hereinafter, the contents of the game state effect selection process performed in S2030 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 39 is a flowchart showing a gaming state effect selection process (S2030) performed by the sub CPU 340a of the effect control board 340.

  Referring to FIG. 39, first, in step S3900, the sub CPU 340a analyzes the variation effect start command received in step S2024. Then, the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S3910, and determines whether or not the gaming state is a short time based on the analysis result of the variation effect start command. The variation effect start command includes information on the gaming state (information on whether or not the gaming state has a short time / high probability).

  If it is determined in S3910 that the gaming state is short of time (YES in S3910), the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S3920, and the gaming state is highly probable based on the analysis result of the variable effect start command as in S3910. It is determined whether or not there is. If it is determined in S3920 that the gaming state has a high probability (YES in S3920), that is, if it is determined that the gaming state has a short time and a high probability, the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S3930, A short time / high accuracy game effect command for instructing the image control board 350 and the lamp control board 360 is set in the sub RAM 340c, and the main display device 131, the sub display device 139, the audio output device 132, the effect lighting device 134, and The effect drive device 361 is controlled to a predetermined effect mode when the game state is short in time and high probability.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S3920 that the gaming state is not a high probability (NO in S3920), that is, if it is determined that the gaming state is only short-time, the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S3940, and the image control board 350 and the short-time game effect command for instructing the lamp control board 360 are set in the sub RAM 340c, and the main display device 131, the sub display device 139, the audio output device 132, the effect illumination device 134, and the effect drive device 361 are displayed. Then, the game state is controlled to a predetermined effect mode when the time is short.

  In S3910, when it is determined that the gaming state is not short-time (NO in S3910), that is, when it is determined that the gaming state is not short-time and high probability, and is a normal gaming state or a gaming state with only high probability. In step S3950, the sub CPU 340a sets a normal game effect command for instructing the image control board 350 and the lamp control board 360 in the sub RAM 340c, and outputs the main display device 131, the sub display device 139, and the audio output. The device 132, the effect lighting device 134, and the effect driving device 361 are controlled to a predetermined effect mode when the gaming state is normal (or latent probability).

  As is clear from the above description, in this gaming state effect selection process, when the gaming state has only a high probability, the main display device 131, the sub display device 139, the audio output device 132, and the lighting device for effects In 134 and the drive device for production 361, the same production as when the gaming state is normal is performed. Thereby, the high probability after the probability variation 2R big hit game ends can be hidden. Then, when the processing of S3930, S3940, or S3950 is completed, the sub CPU 340a ends the gaming state effect selection processing.

  Returning to FIG. 20, when the game state effect selection process of S2030 is completed, the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S2040 and executes the variable effect selection process. Hereinafter, the contents of the variation effect selection process performed in S2040 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 40 is a flowchart showing the variable effect selection process (S2040) performed by the sub CPU 340a of the effect control board 340.

  Referring to FIG. 40, first, in step S4000, the sub CPU 340a determines whether or not the demo flag is set to ON (see step S2130 in FIG. 21). If it is determined that the demo flag is set to ON (YES in S4000), that is, if the gaming machine 100 is in a standby state and executing a demonstration effect for waiting for a customer, the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S4002. Then, the demonstration flag is set to OFF, and then the process proceeds to S4004, where a demonstration effect end command for instructing the image control board 350 or the lamp control board 360 is set in the sub RAM 340c, and the main display device 131, The sub display device 139, the audio output device 132, and the like terminate the execution of the demonstration effect.

  In other words, in the variation effect selection process, when a variation effect start command is received, in order to execute a variation effect of the effect symbol related to the big hit lottery, the gaming machine 100 is in a standby state and a demonstration effect for waiting for a customer is being executed. If this is the case, the demonstration effect that was being executed is terminated. When the process of S4004 is completed, or when it is determined in S4000 that the demo flag is not set to ON (NO in S4000), the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S4010 and analyzes the change effect start command. Then, the process proceeds to S4020 to execute the effect mode change process. Hereinafter, the contents of the effect mode change process performed in S4020 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 41 is a flowchart showing the effect mode change process (S4020) performed by the sub CPU 340a of the effect control board 340.

  Referring to FIG. 41, first, in step S4100, the sub CPU 340a determines whether or not the gaming state is short based on the analysis result of the variable effect start command in step S4010. If it is determined in S4100 that the gaming state is a short time (YES in S4100), the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S4102, where “1” is set to the mode flag indicating the type of the effect mode, and the next In step S4104, “0” is substituted for the mode continuation out ball count value OB.

  42 and 43, when the game ball is won in the first start winning device 112 or the electric Chu 115 and the special symbol related to the big win lottery is displayed, the screen of the main display device 131 is displayed. The production mode set to 1 will be described. FIG. 42 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the types and contents of the effect modes, and FIG. 43 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of specific displays of the various effect modes set on the screen of the main display device 131. It is.

  Referring to FIG. 42, there are 15 types of effect modes of gaming machine 100 in the present embodiment as shown in “effect mode name” in the figure, and these 15 types of effect modes are “normal A”. “Normal B” “Horizontal Scroll A” “Horizontal Scroll B” “5 Line A” “5 Line B” “Sublimation” “Tanyoshichi Stage” “Tamachan Stage” “Mission Stage” “Tennis Zone” “Baseball Zone” "Soccer zone" "Swimming zone" "land track zone".

  “Normal A” is an effect mode that is set when the mode flag is set to “1”, and “mountain” scenery is used as the background (feature) of the effect symbol that is displayed in a synchronized manner with the special symbol. Is set on the screen of the main display device 131 (see FIG. 43A). “Normal A” is set until the mode continuation out ball count value OB becomes “1000” or a big hit, or the gaming state is set, as shown in “production mode continuation” in FIG. During the short time, they are staying. Here, the mode continuation out ball count value OB is a numerical value indicating the count value of the out ball detected by the out ball detection switch 339, that is, “normal A” as the effect mode is a screen of the main display device 131. The period until the count value of the out ball reaches 1000 (the mode continuation out ball count value OB), the period until the big hit, or the period when the game state is shorter Is configured to stay. 42. When “normal A” is set, as shown in FIG. 42, when winning in the mode lottery (lottery probability 20%) (step S4142 of the effect mode change process described later), forced setting (default) After the power-on of the gaming machine 100 (after initialization) or after a big hit (usually 8R, probability variation 16R big hit) after a symbol stop (S4552 in the variable effect end process described later), or when the effect stage is “normal B” This is when the effect buttons 135 and 136 are selected on the effect screen (S4710 in effect mode selection process described later).

  “Normal B” is an effect mode that is set when “2” is set in the mode flag, and the landscape of “sea” is set as the background (feature) of the effect symbol. (See FIG. 43 (b)). “Normal B” as the effect mode is a period from the setting of the screen of the main display device 131 until the count value of the out ball reaches 1000 (mode continuation out ball count value OB) at the maximum, or a big hit The period up to is configured to stay continuously. In addition, when “Normal B” is set, when a win is made in the mode lottery (lottery probability is 15%) (S4142), the compulsory setting (default) is after the latent mode described later based on the small hit ( This is the effect mode changing process described later (S4116), or when the effect buttons 135 and 136 are selected on the demonstration effect screen when the effect mode is “normal A” (the effect mode selecting process described later is S4720). .

  “Horizontal scroll A” is an effect mode that is set when the mode flag is set to “3”, and the landscape of “mountain” is set as the background (feature) of the effect symbol, and the effect symbol Is variably displayed by horizontal scrolling instead of normal vertical scrolling (see FIG. 43 (c)). The effect mode continuation mode in “horizontal scroll A” is the same as “normal B” described above. It should be noted that the trigger when “horizontal scroll A” is set is when a win is made in the mode lottery (lottery probability 8%) (S4142).

  “Horizontal scroll B” is an effect mode that is set when “4” is set in the mode flag, and the scene of “sea” is set as the background (feature) of the effect symbol, and the effect symbol Is variably displayed by horizontal scrolling instead of normal vertical scrolling (see FIG. 43D). The effect mode continuation mode in “horizontal scroll B” is the same as “normal B” described above. The opportunity when “horizontal scroll B” is set is when the player wins the lottery (lottery probability 7%) (S4142).

  “5 lines A” is an effect mode that is set when “5” is set in the mode flag, and “mountain” landscape is set as the background (feature) of the effect symbol, and the effect symbol The big hit line is increased to 5 lines (3 horizontal lines and 2 diagonal lines) instead of the normal 1 line (see FIG. 43 (e)). The effect mode continuation mode in “5 lines A” is the same as “normal B” described above. It should be noted that the opportunity when “5 lines A” is set is when a win is made in the mode lottery (lottery probability 5%) (S4142).

  “5 Line B” is an effect mode that is set when “6” is set in the mode flag, and the scene of “sea” is set as the background (feature) of the effect symbol, and the effect symbol The big hit line is increased to 5 lines (3 vertical lines and 2 diagonal lines) instead of the normal 1 line (see FIG. 43 (f)). The effect mode continuation mode in “5 lines B” is the same as “normal B” described above. The opportunity when “5 lines B” is set is when the mode lottery wins (lottery probability 5%) (S4142).

  The “latency” is an effect mode that is set when “7” is set in the mode flag, and “exclusive background (not shown)” is set as the background (feature) of the effect symbol. (See FIG. 43 (g)). When “latency probability” is set, a so-called “latency probability change” is suggested in which the jackpot probability is high although the gaming state is not shortened. The trigger when “latency” is set is after the small hit or probability variation 2R big hit symbol stop (S4542 of the variation effect end processing described later), and when set based on the small hit, the mode is changed from the setting to the mode. The stay is continued until the continuation count value M reaches “30”, that is, until the maximum number of fluctuations of the special symbol (effect symbol) reaches 30. The mode continuation count value M is a numerical value indicating the number of times the special symbol (effect symbol) fluctuates. On the other hand, when it is set based on the probability variation 2R jackpot, it stays from the setting to the next jackpot, that is, regardless of the number of fluctuations of the special symbol (effect symbol). In other words, “latency” as the production mode is such that the period of stay differs between the small hit and the probability variation 2R big hit when set.

  The “tanuyoshi mode” is an effect mode that is set when “8” is set in the mode flag, and “exclusive background (not shown)” is set as the background (feature) of the effect symbol. At the same time, “Tanukichi” as the above-mentioned character frequently appears during the production, and the production is enhanced (see FIG. 43 (h)). The mode of continuation of the production mode in the “tanuyoshi mode” is the same as the “normal B”. It should be noted that the opportunity when the “tanuyoshi mode” is set is when the mode lottery is won (lottery probability 5%) (S4142).

  “Tama-chan mode” is an effect mode that is set when “9” is set in the mode flag, and “exclusive background (not shown)” is set as the background (feature) of the effect symbol. “Tama-chan”, who deformed a human girl with a ball as a character during the production, frequently appears and excites the production (see FIG. 43 (i)). The mode of continuation of the production mode in the “Tama-chan mode” is the same as the “normal B”. The opportunity when the “tama-chan mode” is set is when the player wins in the mode lottery (lottery probability 5%) (S4142). Also, Tama-chan, as a character, performs various effects related to the movements and words in the same manner as Tanakachi.

  “Mission stage” is an effect mode that is set when “10” is set in the mode flag, and “dedicated background (not shown)” is set as the background (feature) of the effect symbol, A predetermined command (mission) is issued to the player (see FIG. 43 (j), in the figure, as an example, “Emergency command! Reach“ 7 ”within 5 minutes from now!”) Is displayed on the screen of the main display device 131 together with the remaining time (3:25), and when this mission is cleared, a gaming state advantageous to the player (for example, a big hit) is obtained. Then, the “mission stage” as the production mode is configured to stay continuously for a period of 5 minutes at the maximum after the setting. The opportunity when the “mission stage” is set is when the mode lottery is won (lottery probability is 5%) (S4142).

  “Tennis zone” is an effect mode that is set when “11” is set in the mode flag, and scenes and effects that use “tennis” as a motif are set as the background (feature) of the effect pattern. (See FIG. 43 (k)). The continuation mode of the production mode in the “tennis zone” is the same as the “normal B” described above. The opportunity when the “tennis zone” is set is when the player wins the lottery in the mode lottery (lottery probability 5%) (S4142).

  The “baseball zone” is an effect mode that is set when “12” is set in the mode flag, and scenes and effects that have “baseball” as a motif are set as the background (feature) of the effect symbol. (See FIG. 43 (l)). The continuation mode of the production mode in the “baseball zone” is the same as the “normal B” described above. The opportunity when the “baseball zone” is set is when the player wins the mode lottery (lottery probability 5%) (S4142).

  “Soccer zone” is an effect mode that is set when “13” is set in the mode flag, and scenes and effects using “soccer” as a motif are set as the background (feature) of the effect symbol. (See FIG. 43 (m)). The continuation mode of the production mode in the “soccer zone” is the same as the “normal B” described above. The opportunity when the “soccer zone” is set is when the player wins the lottery (lottery probability 5%) (S4142).

  “Swimming zone” is an effect mode that is set when “14” is set in the mode flag, and scenes and effects with “swimming” as a motif are set as the background (feature) of the effect pattern. (See FIG. 43 (n)). The mode of continuation of the effect mode in the “swimming zone” is the same as the “normal B”. The opportunity when the “swimming zone” is set is when the mode lottery is won (lottery probability is 5%) (S4142).

  The “land zone” is an effect mode that is set when “15” is set in the mode flag, and scenes and effects using “land” as a motif are set as the background (feature) of the effect pattern. (See FIG. 43 (o)). The continuation mode of the production mode in the “land zone” is the same as the “normal B” described above. The opportunity when the “land zone” is set is when the mode lottery wins (lottery probability 5%) (S4142).

  In FIGS. 43 (a) to (i) and (k) to (o), the three parallel arrows (vertical or horizontal arrows) described on the screen of the main display device 131 are effect symbols. Fluctuation display (scroll) is shown. In addition, the types of production mode (production mode name), background (feature), production mode continuation (mode continuation out ball count value OB, mode continuation count value M), opportunity (lottery probability), etc. are limited to the above. Instead, changes and additions can be made as appropriate.

  Returning to FIG. 41, that is, as a result of analyzing the variation effect start command, if it is determined in S4100 that the gaming state is short (YES in S4100), the sub CPU 340a sets the mode flag to “1” and provides the effect. “Normal A” is set as the mode (S4102), and the mode continuation out ball count value OB is reset to “0” in accordance with the setting (S4104). As a result of the processing of S4100 to S4104, when the game state is short, the “normal A” is forcibly set as the effect mode on the screen of the main display device 131 regardless of the count value of the out balls.

  Then, the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S4160, sets an effect mode command for executing “normal A” as the effect mode in the short time in the sub RAM 340c, and ends the effect mode change process. Note that the processing of S4102, S4104 and the processing of S4160 (effect mode command set for executing “normal A”) performed in connection with S4102, S4104 are the first when the gaming state is changed in a short time. When the time reduction continues after that, these processes are skipped, and the sub CPU 340a immediately ends the effect mode change process.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S4100 that the gaming state is not short (NO in S4100), the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S4110 and determines whether or not the mode flag is set to “7”, that is, currently set. It is determined whether or not the production mode is “latent”. If it is determined that “7” is set in the mode flag (YES in S4110), the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S4112 and determines whether or not the mode continuation count value M is “30”. That is, it is determined whether or not the number of changes in the special symbol (effect symbol) has been 30 after the effect mode is set to “latent”.

  If it is determined in S4112 that the mode continuation count value M is “30” (YES in S4112), the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S4114, and determines whether or not the gaming state has become a certain change. If it is determined that the gaming state has not changed reliably (NO in S4114), the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S4116, sets “2” in the mode flag and sets “normal B” as the effect mode. . Thereby, the setting of the production mode is switched from “latency” to “normal B”. Then, the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S4118 and substitutes “0” for the mode continuation out ball count value OB in accordance with the setting of “normal B” to reset the mode continuation out ball count value OB. Then, the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S4160, sets an effect mode command for executing “normal B” as the effect mode on the image control board 350 in the sub RAM 340c, and thereafter ends the effect mode change process. .

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S4112 that the mode continuation count value M is not “30” (NO in S4112), that is, the special mode (production design) changes after the production mode is set to “latent”. If the number of times is less than 30 and if it is determined in S4114 that the gaming state is a certain change (YES in S4114), the sub CPU 340a ends the effect mode changing process.

  Therefore, when the player performs the processing of S4110 to S4118, when the number of fluctuations of the special symbol (effect symbol) becomes 30 after “latency” is displayed as the effect mode on the screen of the main display device 131, the effect is displayed. If the mode remains “latent”, the game state can be determined to be certain, and if the production mode is switched from “latent” to “normal B”, it can be determined that the gaming state is normal (not probable). The game taste is improved.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S4110 that “7” is not set in the mode flag (NO in S4110), that is, if it is determined that the currently set effect mode is not “latent”, the sub CPU 340a , The process proceeds to S4130 to determine whether or not “10” is set in the mode flag, that is, whether or not the currently set production mode is “mission stage”.

  If it is determined that “10” is set in the mode flag (YES in S4130), the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S4132, and “10” is set in the mode flag in S4146 and S4148 described later. Whether the remaining time Tm of the mission stage that is set to 5 minutes and started measuring is greater than “0”, that is, the execution time of the “mission stage” as the production mode has elapsed 5 minutes. It is determined whether or not.

  If the remaining time Tm of the mission stage is smaller than “0” (NO in S4132), that is, if 5 minutes as the execution time of the “mission stage” has elapsed, the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S4134 and proceeds to the mission stage. Measurement of the remaining time Tm is stopped, and then the process proceeds to S4142. On the other hand, if the remaining time Tm of the mission stage is greater than “0” in S 4132 (YES in S 4132), the sub CPU 340 a ends this effect mode change process.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S4130 that the mode flag is not set to “10” (NO in S4130), that is, if it is determined that the currently set performance mode is not “mission stage”, the sub CPU 340a , The process proceeds to S4140. In this process, whether or not the mode continuation out ball count value OB is 1000 or more, that is, the production mode is “normal A”, “normal B”, “horizontal scroll” except “latency” and “mission stage”. "A" "horizontal scroll B" "5 line A" "5 line B" "tanuyoshi stage" "tama-chan stage" "tennis zone" "baseball zone" "soccer zone" "swimming zone" or "land track zone" It is determined whether or not the count value of the out ball has been 1000 times or more since it is set (see FIG. 42).

  In S4140, when it is determined that the mode continuation out ball count value OB is not 1000 or more (NO in S4140), the sub CPU 340a ends the effect mode change process. On the other hand, when it is determined in S4141 that the mode continuation out ball count value OB is 1000 or more (YES in S4140), the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S4142.

  In S4142, the sub CPU 340a uses the effect mode flags (“normal A”, “normal B”, “horizontal scroll A”, “horizontal scroll excluding“ latency ”) selected here by a predetermined lottery method using random numbers or the like. “B” “5 Line A” “5 Line B” “Tanyoshi Mode” “Tamachan Mode” “Mission Stage” “Tennis Zone” “Baseball Zone” “Soccer Zone” “Swimming Zone” or “Land Track Zone” The mode flag (any one of “1” to “6”, “8” to “15”) is set to set the production mode.

  Then, the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S4144, and determines whether or not “10” is set in the mode flag in S4142, that is, whether or not the effect mode set in S4142 is “mission stage”. . If it is determined that “10” is set in the mode flag (YES in S4144), the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S4146 and sets the mission stage execution time of 5 minutes in the remaining time Tm. Subsequently, the flow shifts to S4148, where measurement of the remaining time Tm of the mission stage set to 5 minutes is started.

  Then, the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S4150 and substitutes “0” for the mode continuation out ball count value OB in accordance with the setting of the effect mode selected in S4142, to reset the mode continuation out ball count value OB. To do. On the other hand, if it is determined in S4144 that the mode flag is not set to “10” in S4142 (NO in S4144), that is, it is determined that the effect mode set in S4142 is not “mission stage”. In such a case, the sub CPU 340a skips steps S4146 and S4148 and proceeds to S4150.

  Next, the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S4160, and the effect mode selected in S4142 as the effect mode (“normal A”, “normal B”, “horizontal scroll A”, “horizontal scroll B” except “latency”). “5 Line A” “5 Line B” “Tanyoshi Mode” “Tama-chan Mode” “Mission Stage” “Tennis Zone” “Baseball Zone” “Soccer Zone” “Swimming Zone” or “Land Track Zone” Is set in the sub-RAM 340c, and then the effect mode changing process is terminated. If NO in S4144, the process of S4150 may be skipped and the process may directly proceed to S4160.

  In the effect mode change process, various effect mode commands set in the sub RAM 340c in the process of S4160 are transmitted to the image control board 350 and the lamp control board 360, and the image control board 350 and the lamp control board 360 Based on the received effect mode command, the main display device 131, the sub display device 139, the audio output device 132, the effect illumination device 134, the effect drive device 361, and the like are controlled in an effect mode according to a predetermined effect mode. To do.

  As is apparent from the above description, in this effect mode change process, when the mode continuation out ball count value OB reaches a predetermined number, the current effect mode is the latent mode in which “7” is set in the mode flag. Or, except for the mission stage in which the mode flag is set to “10” (however, when the remaining time Tm of the mission stage is greater than “0”), it is changed by lottery (S4142). ).

  That is, the gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment includes an out ball detection switch 339, and the effect mode set in the main display device 131 is changed by the number of out balls counted by the out ball detection switch 339 (mode change). It has come to be. Thereby, it becomes possible to change the production mode at a fixed timing, and as a result, the fairness of the game can be ensured. For example, if the mode is changed so that a predetermined time (for example, 10 minutes) elapses, it includes a time during which the player is not playing, so the set production mode varies depending on each player. If the mode is changed according to the number of out balls, the out balls are generated only during the game, so that such inconvenience can be avoided.

  However, when the player makes a so-called stop hit (how to hit the operation handle 107 or the shot stop button so as not to continuously fire the game ball), the timing of the mode change is shifted accordingly. In particular, the timing at which the player makes a stop is when the jackpot final announcement effect is executed. When the big hit final announcement effect is executed, the player knows that it will be a big hit at that time, so he is relieved, and then stops until the big hit to suppress the unnecessary consumption of game balls is there. However, according to the gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment, as described above, since it is possible to set so as not to give a big hit final announcement effect, it is possible to avoid such a stop, and as a result, This contributes to improving the occupancy rate and maintaining the fairness of the game as much as possible.

  Returning to FIG. 40, when the effect mode change process of S4020 is completed, the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S4026, and based on the information indicating the special symbol change time (change pattern) included in the change effect start command, Select a variation effect pattern of the effect symbol. For example, in the variable production start command, when the gaming state includes information indicating a short time, the short time (for example, 3 seconds) includes information indicating that the gaming state is a non-short time gaming state and the stop symbol indicates reach. The special symbol variation time (variation pattern) information is displayed so that a long time (for example, 30 to 90 seconds) is selected.

  Next, the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S4030 and executes a jackpot finalizing announcement effect process. Hereinafter, the contents of the jackpot confirmation notice effect process performed in S4030 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 44 is a flowchart showing the jackpot final announcement effect process (S4030) performed by the sub CPU 340a of the effect control board 340.

  Referring to FIG. 44, first, in step S4400, the sub CPU 340a determines whether or not the result of the current big hit lottery becomes a big hit (excluding the probability variation 2R big hit) based on the analysis result of the variation effect start command in S4010. . If it is determined that the result of this big hit lottery will be a big hit (excluding the probability variation 2R big hit) (YES in S4400), the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S4405 and makes the big hit final notice in FIG. 22B described above. On the effect setting screen, the player selects no jackpot finalizing notice effect and determines whether or not the jackpot finalizing notice effect is set to none.

  If it is determined in S4405 that the big hit finalizing notice effect is not set (NO in S4405), the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S4410 and determines whether or not to execute the big hit finalizing notice effect for this big hit. The big hit final announcement effect execution lottery process is performed by a predetermined lottery method using random numbers or the like. Then, the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S4420 and determines whether or not the execution of the big hit confirmation notice effect is determined in S4410.

  When it is determined in S4420 that execution of the jackpot finalizing announcement effect is determined (YES in S4420), the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S4430 and sets setting information indicating the determined jackpot finalizing announcement effect on the sub RAM 340c. . Note that the jackpot final announcement effect set here is executed based on the player's setting on the jackpot final announcement production setting screen shown in FIG. ”Or“ handle air ”(the notification sound indicating the determination of the big hit“ Cuin, Cuen ”is also executed).

  When the processing of S4430 is completed, or when it is determined in S4400 that the result of this big hit lottery will not be a big win (except for the probability variation 2R big hit) (NO in S4400), a big hit final announcement effect is given in S4405. If it is determined that the setting is set to none (YES in S4405), or if it is determined in S4420 that execution of the big hit finalizing notice effect is not determined (NO in S4420), the sub CPU 340a determines this big hit. The notice effect processing ends. In other words, this jackpot finalizing notice effect processing determines whether or not to execute the big hit finalizing notice effect when the result of the big hit lottery related to the special symbol that starts to fluctuate this time becomes a big hit (excluding the probability 2R big hit) This is a process for executing a jackpot finalizing notice effect based on the player's setting when it is determined to execute the notice effect.

  Returning to FIG. 40, when the jackpot finalizing notice effect processing in S4030 is completed, the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S4040 and sets an effect symbol variation effect start command based on the variation effect pattern of the effect symbol selected in S4026. . At this time, when the big hit final announcement effect is executed during the change of the production symbol, the production symbol fluctuation production start command including the setting information of the big hit final announcement effect set in S4430 is generated and set in the sub RAM 340c. To do.

  In response to the effect symbol variation effect start command, the main display device 131 displays a variation display of the effect symbol based on the selected variation effect pattern, and the speaker of the audio output device 132 and the effect lighting device according to the variation display of the effect symbol. Sound output, light emission display, and gimmick effect by the gimmick 109 of the lamps and LEDs 134 and the drive device 361 for effect are executed. Further, when the big hit finalizing notice effect is executed, either “handle flush”, “handle vibe” or “handle air” is executed based on the setting of the player.

  When the process of S4040 is completed, the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S4042 and executes a hold number subtraction process. Specifically, the sub CPU 340a, when the information included in the setting information of the variable effect start command indicates that the determination of the first special symbol lottery result has been executed, the first special stored in the sub RAM 340c. 1 is subtracted from the number of symbol lotteries held. Similarly, when the information included in the setting information of the variation effect start command indicates that the determination of the second special symbol lottery result has been executed, the sub CPU 340a stores the second special symbol lottery stored in the sub RAM 340c. Subtract 1 from the number of holds.

  Then, the process shifts to S4044, and the sub CPU 340a sends to the sub RAM 340c a hold display command for instructing the image control board 350 to make the hold image for the hold obtained by subtracting 1 in the sub RAM 340c in S4042 as the change hold image. Then, the hold image (hold icon) displayed on the main display device 131 earlier is moved onto the stage (see FIGS. 24A and 24C). In this case, when there is no pending image, the pending display command displays the changed pending image on the stage. Then, when the S4044 process is completed, the sub CPU 340a ends the variable effect selection process.

  Returning to FIG. 20, when the processing of S2040 is completed, or when it is determined in S2024 that the variation effect start command has not been received (NO in S2024), the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S2050 and proceeds to FIG. It is determined whether or not the variable effect stop command set in S1246 of the special symbol process has been received. If it is determined that a change effect stop command has been received (YES in S2050), the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S2060 and executes a change effect end process. Hereinafter, the contents of the variation effect end process performed in S2060 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 45 is a flowchart showing the variable effect end process (S2060) performed by the sub CPU 340a of the effect control board 340.

  Referring to FIG. 45, first, in step S4500, the sub CPU 340a sets an effect symbol variation effect stop command for instructing the image control board 350 and the lamp control board 360 in the sub RAM 340c, and the variation effect on the main display device 131 is set. The variation display of the production symbol by the pattern and the set production mode is terminated, and the speaker of the audio output device 132, the sub display device 139, the lamp and LED of the production illumination device 134, and the production are performed in accordance with the variation display of the production design. The sound output by the gimmick 109 of the driving device 361, the light emission display, the gimmick effect, and the like are terminated. In addition, by this effect symbol variation effect stop command, the suspended image of the variation displayed on the stage in the main display device 131 is also deleted.

  Then, the process shifts to S4520, and the sub CPU 340a sets the effect symbol variation effect stop command in S4500 and ends the effect symbol variation display, and then the mode continuation count value M (see FIGS. 41 and 42). 1 is incremented (incremented). Then, the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S4540, and based on the analysis result (S4010) of the variable effect start command received in S2024, the determination result of the special symbol lottery related to the change display stop of the current effect symbol is small hit or It is determined whether or not the probability variation 2R big hit.

  In S4540, when the determination result of the special symbol lottery this time is a small hit or a probable 2R big hit (YES in S4540), the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S4542, sets “7” in the mode flag, Set “Choose”. Then, the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S4546 and resets the mode continuation count value M by substituting “0” into the mode continuation count value M in accordance with the setting of “latency”. Then, when the processing of S4546 is finished, the sub CPU 340a ends this variation effect end processing.

  On the other hand, in S4540, when the determination result of the special symbol lottery this time is not the small hit or the probable 2R big hit (NO in S4540), the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S4550 and analyzes the change effect start command received in S2024 ( Based on S4010), it is determined whether or not the determination result of the special symbol lottery related to the stop of the variable display of the current effect symbol is a normal 8R big hit or a probable 16R big hit.

  In S4550, when the determination result of this special symbol lottery is usually 8R big hit or probability variation 16R big hit (YES in S4550), the sub CPU 340a moves to S4552, sets “1” to the mode flag and sets “1” as the production mode. “Normal A” is set. Then, the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S4554, substitutes “0” for the mode continuation out ball count value OB (see FIGS. 41 and 42) in accordance with the setting of “normal A”, and sets the mode continuation out ball count value OB. To reset. Then, when the process of S4554 is completed, the sub CPU 340a ends the variation effect end process.

  Returning to FIG. 20, when the variation effect end process of S2060 is terminated or when it is determined that the variation effect stop command has not been received (NO in S2050), the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S2070, and FIG. It is determined whether or not the opening command set in S1552 of the stop process is received. If it is determined that the opening command has been received (YES in S2070), the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S2072 and issues an opening effect command for instructing the image control board 350 and the lamp control board 360 to the sub RAM 340c. And an opening effect of the big hit game is executed via the main display device 131, the sub display device 139, the audio output device 132, the effect lighting device 134, and the effect driving device 361. Specifically, for the opening effect of the jackpot game, the opening image of the jackpot game is displayed on the main display device 131, and the effect of the sub display device 139, the speaker, the lamp, the LED, and the gimmick are displayed in accordance with the effect display. The sound output by 109, light emission display, gimmick production, etc. are performed.

  When the process of S2072 is completed, or when it is determined that the opening command has not been received in S2070 (NO in S2070), the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S2074 and sets in S1615 of the big winning device process of FIG. It is determined whether or not the received jackpot effect command has been received. If it is determined that a jackpot effect command has been received (YES in S2074), the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S2076 and receives a jackpot effect pattern command for instructing the image control board 350 or the lamp control board 360. The effect during the jackpot game set in the sub-RAM 340c and determined based on the information included in the jackpot effect command (in the normal 8R jackpot game or the probabilistic 16R jackpot game performed between the opening effect and the start of the ending effect) The effect for each round) is executed via the main display device 131, the sub display device 139, the audio output device 132, the effect illumination device 134, and the effect drive device 361. Specifically, the effect during the jackpot game is displayed on the main display device 131 with an effect image of a jackpot effect pattern corresponding to the type of jackpot (usually 8R big hit or probability variation 16R big hit), and in accordance with the effect display. The production of the sub display device 139, the sound output by the speaker, the lamp, the LED, and the gimmick 109, the light emission display, the gimmick production, and the like are executed.

  When the process of S2076 is completed or when it is determined in S2074 that the jackpot effect command has not been received (NO in S2074), the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S2078 and in S1652 of the big prize winning device process of FIG. It is determined whether or not the set ending command has been received. If it is determined that an ending command has been received (YES in S2078), the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S2080 and issues an ending effect command for instructing the image control board 350 or the lamp control board 360 to the sub RAM 340c. The ending effect of the big hit game is executed via the main display device 131, the sub display device 139, the audio output device 132, the effect lighting device 134, and the effect driving device 361. Specifically, in the ending effect of the big hit game, the ending image of the big hit game is produced and displayed on the main display device 131, and the production of the sub display device 139, the speaker, the lamp, the LED, and the gimmick 109 are displayed in accordance with the production display. Sound output, light emission display, gimmick production, etc. are executed. Then, when the processing of S2080 is completed, or when it is determined in S2078 that an ending command has not been received (NO in S2078), the sub CPU 340a ends this command reception processing.

  Returning to FIG. 19, when the command reception process of S1900 is completed, in the timer interrupt process of the effect control board 340, in S1910, the sub CPU 340a operates the first effect button 135 or the second effect button 136 by the player. Based on the input from the first effect button detection switch 335 or the second effect button detection switches 336a to 336e, effect button processing is performed to realize effects on the effect, acquisition of game history information of the player, and the like.

  Here, the contents of the effect button process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 46 is a flowchart showing effect button processing (S1910) performed by the sub CPU 340a of the effect control board 340. Referring to FIG. 46, first, in S4600, sub CPU 340a determines whether or not a signal detected by input device 137 has been input. Specifically, the sub CPU 340a determines whether one of the signals of the first effect button detection switch 335 or the second effect button detection switches 336a to 336e has been input.

  Then, when any signal of the first effect button detection switch 335 or the second effect button detection switches 336a to 336e is not input (NO in S4600), the sub CPU 340a ends the effect button process. On the other hand, if any signal of the first effect button detection switch 335 or the second effect button detection switches 336a to 336e is input (YES in S4600), the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S4602 and the demonstration flag is turned on. It is determined whether it is set (see S2130 in FIG. 21).

  If it is determined in S4602 that the demo flag is not set to ON (NO in S4602), the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S4604, sets display instruction commands corresponding to various effect patterns, and performs this effect button processing. Exit. That is, in the gaming machine 100, when one of the first effect button 135 or the second effect button 136 is operated during the game, the effect displayed on the main display device 131 can be generated / changed according to various effect patterns. it can. Thereby, in the gaming machine 100, it is possible to suggest the possibility of winning a jackpot by the current lottery, or to experience that the production changes due to the player's action, and to improve the game performance and the production effect. Can do.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the demo flag is set to ON (YES in S4602), that is, if the gaming machine 100 is in a standby state and executing a demonstration effect for waiting for a customer, the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S4603. If the player selects the “production mode setting” selection bar on the demonstration production top screen of FIG. 22A described above and the production mode setting screen (not shown) is displayed on the main display device 131. Determine whether or not.

  If it is determined that the effect mode setting screen is displayed (YES in S4603), the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S4606 and executes an effect mode selection process. Hereinafter, the contents of the effect mode selection process performed in S4606 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 47 is a flowchart showing effect mode selection processing (S4606) performed by the sub CPU 340a of the effect control board 340.

  Referring to FIG. 47, sub CPU 340a first determines in S4705 whether or not the gaming state is short. If it is determined in S4705 that the gaming state is not short (NO in S4705), the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S4710, where “normal” is set as the effect mode in the demonstration effect screen based on the operation of the effect buttons 135 and 136. It is determined whether or not a “A” selection signal is input. When the “normal A” selection signal is input as the effect mode (YES in S4710), the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S4725, and whether or not “2” is set in the mode flag, that is, is currently set. It is determined whether or not the current production mode is “normal B”.

  If it is determined in S4725 that the currently set effect mode is “normal B” (YES in S4725), the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S4730 and sets the mode flag to “1” as the effect mode. “Normal A” is set. As a result, the setting of the effect mode is switched from “normal B” to “normal A”. Then, the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S4745.

  On the other hand, if the “normal A” selection signal is not input as the effect mode in S4710 (NO in S4710), the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S4720, where the demonstration effect is based on the operation of the effect buttons 135 and 136. It is determined whether or not a “normal B” selection signal is input as the effect mode on the screen. If the “normal B” selection signal is input as the effect mode (YES in S4720), the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S4735 and determines whether or not the mode flag is set to “1”, that is, currently set. It is determined whether or not the current production mode is “normal A”.

  If it is determined in S4735 that the currently set effect mode is “normal A” (YES in S4735), the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S4740, sets the mode flag to “2” and sets the effect mode. “Normal B” is set. As a result, the setting of the effect mode is switched from “normal A” to “normal B”. Then, the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S4745.

  In step S4745, the sub CPU 340a resets the mode continuation out ball count value OB by substituting “0” into the mode continuation out ball count value OB in accordance with the setting of “normal A” or “normal B”. Then, the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S4750 and sets an effect mode command for executing “normal A” or “normal B” as the effect mode on the image control board 350 in the sub RAM 340c. The selection process ends.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S4705 that the gaming state is short (YES in S4705), in S4720, if the “normal B” selection signal is not input as the effect mode (NO in S4720), in S4725, When it is not determined that the currently set effect mode is “normal B” (NO in S4725), or in S4735, it is not determined that the currently set effect mode is “normal A”. In the case (NO in S4735), the sub CPU 340a ends the effect mode selection process.

  That is, by this effect mode selection process, the demonstration effect screen when the gaming state is not short, and when the currently set effect mode is “normal A” or “normal B”, the player's effect button 135 The effect mode can be switched to “normal B” or “normal A” by the operation 136. When the currently set production mode is other than “normal A” or “normal B”, or when the game state is short (when the game state is short, “normal A” is forcibly set as the production mode. ), The player's operation relating to the effect mode switching of the effect buttons 135 and 136 is invalid (see FIG. 42).

  Returning to FIG. 46, when the effect mode selection process of S4606 is completed, the sub CPU 340a ends the effect button process. On the other hand, if it is determined in S4603 that the effect mode setting screen is not displayed (NO in S4603), the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S4607 and the player performs the above-described demonstration effect top screen in FIG. It is determined whether or not the big hit final announcement effect setting screen shown in FIG. 22B is displayed on the main display device 131 by selecting a selection bar for “big hit final announcement effect setting”.

  If it is determined that the jackpot finalizing announcement effect setting screen is displayed (YES in S4607), the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S4608 and selects the jackpot finalizing announcement effect selected by the player (no jackpot finalizing announcement effect is present). (Including selection) is stored in the jackpot final announcement effect setting storage area of the sub RAM 340c. Thereby, the jackpot finalizing notice effect (including no jackpot finalizing notice effect) that matches the player's preference is set. Then, when the process of S4608 ends, the sub CPU 340a ends this effect button process.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S4607 that the big hit confirmation notice effect setting screen is not displayed (NO in S4607), the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S4609 and the player performs the demonstration effect shown in FIG. It is determined whether or not a Pachi log screen (not shown) is displayed on the main display device 131 by selecting a “Pachi log” selection bar on the top screen. If it is determined in S4609 that the patch log screen is not displayed (NO in S4609), the sub CPU 340a ends the effect button process.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S4609 that the log screen is displayed (YES in S4609), the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S4610 and determines whether or not a log-in flag to be described later is on. If the login flag is on, it indicates that the game history information can be stored in the game history information storage area of the sub RAM 340c. In S4610, if the login flag is not on (NO in S4610), the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S4612, and sets a login menu display instruction command. This login menu display instruction command is a display instruction command for causing the main display device 131 to display a login menu screen that prompts the player to log in to the gaming machine 100.

  Next, the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S4614 and determines whether or not a login request is made from the player. The player can make a login request to the gaming machine 100 by performing a password input operation using the input device 137 on the login menu screen displayed on the main display device 131 based on S4612. .

  This password is information composed of character strings such as characters and symbols. As described above, when a password issuance request is made by accessing the information management device 450 from the information terminal 400 of the player, the information management device 450 Is transferred and displayed on the player's information terminal 400 (see FIG. 6). That is, the password is information (login request information) that is used to log in to the gaming machine 100 and is used by the gaming machine 100 to identify the logged-in player. Therefore, the password includes the player information of the player who logs into the gaming machine 100.

  The login menu screen is a screen in which character strings corresponding to the password configuration are listed on the main display device 131 and a cursor for selecting the displayed character strings is displayed on the main display device 131. It is. The player uses the input device 137 to appropriately move and move the cursor to select and determine characters, symbols, and the like corresponding to the password displayed on the information terminal 400. In this way, the player can make a login request to the gaming machine 100 by performing a password input operation.

  In S4614, if the signal detected by the input device 137 corresponds to the password, the sub CPU 340a determines that a login request has been made by the player (YES in S4614), and the process proceeds to S4620. On the other hand, if the signal detected by the input device 137 does not correspond to the password (NO in S4614), the sub CPU 340a ends this effect button process. In step S4620, the sub CPU 340a performs a login process based on the input password, and ends the effect button process.

  The contents of the login process will be described here with reference to FIG. FIG. 48 is a flowchart showing the login process (S4620) performed by the sub CPU 340a of the effect control board 340. First, in S4800, the sub CPU 340a analyzes the password detected by the input device 137, proceeds to S4802, and performs an authentication process from the analyzed password by a predetermined authentication method.

  In S4802, if the sub CPU 340a succeeds in authentication (YES in S4802), the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S4810, and various storage areas (player information storage area, game history information storage area, code information storage area, etc.) provided in the sub RAM 340c. The data stored in () is cleared, the process proceeds to S4812, and the player information included in the password is stored in the player information storage area provided in the sub RAM 340c. Thereby, in the gaming machine 100, the player information included in the password is designated, and the player of the player information logs in by referring to the player information stored in the player information storage area. It can be recognized that.

  Then, the flow shifts to S4814, the sub CPU 340a turns on the login start flag, and shifts to S4816. By turning on the login start flag, it is possible to indicate that the player is in a state before logging in to the gaming machine 100 using the input device 137 and playing a game.

  In S4816, the sub CPU 340a sets a game history information storage start display instruction command, and proceeds to S4818. This game history information storage start display instruction command is a display instruction command for displaying on the main display device 131 that a game played by the player in the gaming machine 100 will be stored as game history information.

  In S4818, the sub CPU 340a turns on the in-login flag, and ends this login process. By indicating that the logged-in flag is turned on, the player logs in to the gaming machine 100 using the input device 137 and indicates that the game history information can be stored in the game history information storage area of the sub RAM 340c. Can do.

  On the other hand, in S4802, if the sub CPU 340a has not succeeded in authentication (NO in S4802), the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S4830, sets an error display instruction command, and ends the login process. This error display instruction command is a display instruction command for causing the main display device 131 to display a password authentication error.

  Referring back to FIG. 46, if the logged-in flag is on in S4610 (YES in S4610), the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S4630 and sets a game menu display instruction command. This game menu display instruction command is a display instruction command for causing the main display device 131 to display a game menu screen.

  The game menu screen is a screen for prompting the player to select one of a plurality of processes (such as a display process of accumulated game history information and a logout process) that can be executed only after logging in. Then, the player can select / determine any of the menus using the input device 137 on the displayed game menu screen, and make an execution request for the determined menu.

  When the process of S4630 is completed, the process moves to S4640, and the sub CPU 340a selects / determines a display menu of game history information accumulated by the player from the game menu screen, and determines whether or not a game history display request has been made. . If there is a game history display request in S4640 (YES in S4640), the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S4642, and wins, big hit, reach stored in the game history information storage area provided in the sub RAM 340c. , Information related to the appearance, start winning, production, etc., that is, individual game history information is read out. Then, the flow shifts to S4644, where the sub CPU 340a sets a game history information display instruction command, and ends this effect button processing. This game history information display instruction command is a display instruction command for causing the main display device 131 to display the contents of the individual game history information stored in the game history information storage area.

  On the other hand, if there is no game history display request in S4640 (NO in S4640), the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S4650, and whether or not the player has selected / determined the logout menu from the game menu screen and made a logout request. Determine. If there is a logout request in S4650 (YES in S4650), the sub CPU 340a proceeds to S4660 to perform logout processing, and ends this effect button processing. On the other hand, if there is no logout request in S4650 (NO in S4650), the sub CPU 340a ends the effect button process.

  Here, the contents of the logout process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 49 is a flowchart showing a logout process (S4660) performed by the sub CPU 340a of the effect control board 340. First, in S4900, the sub CPU 340a reads player information stored in the player information storage area provided in the sub RAM 340c, and proceeds to S4902.

  In S4902, the sub CPU 340a reads the personal game history information stored in the game history information storage area provided in the sub RAM 340c in the same manner as S4642, and the process proceeds to S4910, and the game history read in S4902 Create information.

  Then, the flow shifts to S4930, and the sub CPU 340a creates the above-described code information (see FIGS. 4 and 6). That is, this code information is created using at least the player information read in S4900, the game history information created in S4910, and the address for accessing the information management device 450.

  Then, the process shifts to S4940, the sub CPU 340a sets a code information display instruction command, shifts to S4950, turns off the login flag, ends the logout process, and ends the effect button process shown in FIG. . This code information display instruction command is a display instruction command for causing the main display device 131 to display the code information created in S4930.

  Thereby, as described above, the player captures and reads the code information displayed on the main display device 131 (for example, the matrix type two-dimensional code 420, see FIG. 4) with the camera of the information terminal 400, etc. By transferring this code information to the information management device 450, the information management device 450 can be accessed. That is, it is possible to output personal game history information such as information related to winning, jackpot, reach, payout, start winnings, and effects to the outside by the displayed code information.

  Returning to FIG. 19, when the effect button process of S1910 is completed, the process proceeds to S1920, and the sub CPU 340a, the command set in the sub RAM 340c in the command reception process of S1900, that is, the effect effect end effect command (S2018). , Opening effect command (S2072), jackpot effect pattern command (S2076), ending effect command (S2080), demonstration effect start command (S2140), hold display command (S2308, S4044), hold prefetch effect command (S2310), demo effect End command (S3720, S4004), squeeze effect start effect command (S3740), short-time / high-probability game effect command (S3930), short-time game effect command (S3940), normal game effect command (S3950), Output design variation production start command (S4040), production mode command (S4160, S4750), production design variation production stop command (S4500), display instruction command according to various production patterns (S4604), login menu display instruction command (S4612), Commands such as a game menu display instruction command (S4630), a game history information display instruction command (S4644), a game history information storage start display instruction command (S4816), an error display instruction command (S4830), and a code information display instruction command (S4940) Is transmitted to the image control board 350 and the lamp control board 360.

  By performing this command transmission process, the image control board 350 is instructed to perform an effect by image display on the main display device 131 or the sub display device 139, sound output from the sound output device 132, or the like. The lamp control board 360 is instructed to control the lighting of the lamps and LEDs by the device 134 and the operation of the gimmick 109 by the driving device 361 for the production, whereby various effects are produced in the gaming machine 100. Done.

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The gaming machine 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention has been described above with reference to the drawings. However, the specific configuration is not limited to that shown in the embodiment and is within the scope of the present invention. Any changes or additions are included in the present invention.

  For example, in the embodiment described above, as shown in FIG. 22B, the player selects the jackpot final announcement effect (A1 “handle flash”, A2 “handle vibe”). ”, A3“ Handle Air ”), the jackpot confirmation notice effect desired by the player is selected and set, but this may be as shown in FIG. FIG. 50A is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of a jackpot confirmation notice effect setting screen for a demonstration effect according to another embodiment. In the description of other embodiments described below, the same reference numerals are given to the same configurations as those of the above-described embodiments, and detailed descriptions of these configurations will be omitted. The point that the selection of the jackpot final announcement effect according to the other embodiment is different from the selection of the jackpot final announcement effect of the above-described embodiment, in short, the player selects a specific jackpot final announcement effect. Instead, one of the modes is selected from a plurality of modes with different appearance ratios for each jackpot final announcement effect.

  Referring to FIG. 50 (a), when the player selects the selection bar for “big hit final announcement effect setting” (see FIG. 22 (a)), the screen is switched to the big hit final announcement effect setting screen shown in FIG. 50 (a). In this jackpot final announcement effect setting screen, in order to determine the presentation mode of the big hit final announcement when selecting “With jackpot final announcement effect”, “A1 mode”, “A2 mode”, “A3 mode” 3 Various modes are displayed as selectable options. In addition, the letters “Please select a jackpot confirmation notice effect!” Are displayed above the jackpot confirmation notice effect setting screen, and “Plural selection is impossible” are displayed together below. In this case, it is also possible to output a sound similar to the character display “Please select a big hit confirmation notice effect” or “Multiple selection not possible” from the speaker of the audio output device 132.

  Here, with reference to FIG. 50 (b), the appearance ratio with respect to each jackpot final announcement effect of “A1 mode”, “A2 mode”, and “A3 mode” will be described. FIG. 50B is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the appearance ratio of each jackpot final announcement effect in each mode. Referring to FIG. 50 (b), in each mode, three types of “handle flash”, “handle vibe”, and “handle air” are set as jackpot finalizing announcement effects. Appearance ratios are set differently depending on the mode.

  As shown in FIG. 50 (b), the specific appearance ratio of the jackpot final announcement effect in each mode is as follows: “A1 mode” is 60% handle flash, 30% handle vibe, 10% handle air, “A2 mode” The handle flash 30%, the handle vibe 40%, the handle air 30%, and the “A3 mode” are set to the handle flash 10%, the handle vibe 30%, and the handle air 60%, respectively.

  According to the jackpot confirmation notice effect setting screen shown in FIG. 50 (a) according to the other embodiment, the player selects any one mode when selecting the presence of the jackpot confirmation notice effect. As a result, Depending on the selected mode, the appearance ratio of the jackpot final announcement effect is determined. Therefore, according to the selection setting of the jackpot finalizing announcement effect according to another embodiment configured as described above, the player cannot easily determine which mode suits his / her preference at the beginning. In the course of going, it becomes possible to identify the mode that suits your preference, which improves the game's preference.

  Alternatively, in the selection setting of the jackpot final announcement effect by the player, only the first jackpot final announcement effect can be selected in a specific production mode, and the jackpot final announcement effect to be performed thereafter is the remaining that the player has not selected The jackpot finalizing notice effect may be performed sequentially or by lottery (loop of big hit finalizing notice effect). Since the jackpot finalizing notice effect that is performed first is always a jackpot finalizing notice effect that matches the player's preference, this improves the game's preference.

  Further, the selection and setting of the jackpot finalizing announcement effect by the player may be individually selectable and set for the probability big hit (probability 16R big hit) and the normal big hit (normal 8R big hit). According to this configuration, when the big hit finalizing notice effect is executed, the player can know in advance whether the current big hit is a promising big hit or a normal big hit, thereby improving the game's preference. Alternatively, the jackpot finalizing notice effect may be set according to the number of rounds of the big hit, such as a big hit finalizing notice effect that can be set only for the 16R jackpot, or a big hit finalizing notice effect that can be set only for the 8R jackpot. Even if it does in this way, there exists an effect similar to the above.

  In addition, in the example described above, three types of “handle flash”, “handle vibe”, and “handle air” are exemplified as specific effect modes of the jackpot confirmation notice effect, but this effect mode is not particularly limited, For example, as shown in FIG. 51, the effect form by the effect image of the big hit confirmation notice effect using the character performed with the main display apparatus 131 may be sufficient. FIG. 51 is an explanatory diagram in the case where a character is used as an effect mode of a jackpot finalizing announcement effect according to another embodiment, and FIG. 51 (a) shows an example of a jackpot finalizing announcement effect setting screen of a demonstration effect. FIG. 51B is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of a character selection screen related to the jackpot finalizing announcement effect.

  Referring to FIG. 51 (a), when the player selects the selection bar for “big hit final announcement effect setting” (see FIG. 22 (a)), the player switches to the big hit final announcement effect setting screen shown in FIG. 51 (a). In this jackpot final announcement effect setting screen, unlike the above-described example, only options showing “A big hit final announcement effect” as A and “No big hit final announcement effect” as B are displayed in a selectable manner. Then, when the player selects the selection bar “A with a jackpot finalizing announcement effect” of A, the character selection screen shown in FIG.

  Referring to FIG. 51 (b), this character selection screen is for determining a character that appears in the effect image of the big hit confirmation notice effect executed on main display device 131. “Tanukichi” and “Tama-chan” mentioned above as character B are displayed as selectable options, and the characters “Please select a character!” Are displayed above the character selection screen. Is also displayed. In this case, a voice similar to the character display “Please select a character” may be output from the speaker of the voice output device 132. Moreover, the choice of a character is not limited to this, There may be three or more types.

  By displaying the character selection screen related to the jackpot confirmation notice effect, the player operates the second effect button 136 as the selection button and the first effect button 135 as the decision button in the same manner as described above, and selects the preference. Can be selected and set. Thereby, the game preference is improved. In addition to the character picture and character display shown in FIG. 51 (b), this character selection screen includes an introductory sentence such as a profile that can be used for reference of the player's selection, such as a profile. You may make it display.

  Furthermore, in addition to the above-described effects (other than handle flash, handle vibe, handle air, and character), the specific effect mode of the jackpot finalizing notice effect is the gimmick 109 for the board surface and the frame of the gaming machine 100 (glass frame 150, outside The frame gimmick (not shown) provided in the frame 160 and the inner frame 170) may be changed to a predetermined mode, or a specific gimmick may be activated, or the first effect button 135 may be Change to a mode (for example, upward protrusion, rotation, light emission in a predetermined color), and further, the effect symbols displayed in a variable manner on the main display device 131 are in a predetermined variation mode (for example, all symbols are synchronized) Or so-called full rotation or specific reach fluctuation).

  In addition, in the above-described example, the selection setting of the jackpot confirmation notice effect for the gaming machine 100 by the player is performed by the player operating the input device 137 on the demonstration screen of the main display device 131 (see FIG. 46). This may be performed as follows in steps S4607 and S4608 in the effect button process. That is, the player selects a jackpot finalizing announcement effect desired by the player in advance on the information terminal 400 in accordance with the selection method of the jackpot finalizing announcement effect described above (including selection without a jackpot finalizing announcement effect). Thereafter, the “Pachi log” selection bar is selected on the top screen of the demonstration effect of the gaming machine 100 shown in FIG. Then, by logging into the gaming machine 100 with the information terminal 400 from which the jackpot finalizing announcement effect is selected (see FIGS. 46 and 48), the selected jackpot finalizing announcement effect (including selection of no jackpot finalizing announcement effect is included). ) To be read by the gaming machine 100 (specific processing includes a jackpot finalizing announcement effect selected according to the processing of S4812 in the login process of FIG. Including the data) and storing it in the jackpot final announcement effect setting storage area of the sub RAM 340c). Even if comprised in this way, the jackpot final announcement effect (including the selection of no big hit final announcement effect) selected by the player can be set for the gaming machine.

  Then, when setting the jackpot finalizing announcement effect on the player's information terminal 400 from the “Pachi log” screen in this way, the type and number of jackpot finalizing announcement effects that can be selected on the information terminal 400 are set as the player's parameters. It may be determined according to the log level. Here, the pachinko log level is a level related to the gaming machine 100 (including the same model) stored in the information terminal 400. For example, the player has been logged in with the gaming machine 100 so far. The level given as a privilege by judging the result of the game (see FIGS. 6 and 46) based on a predetermined evaluation standard. Therefore, with this configuration, a player with a high log level has a higher probability of selecting a jackpot finalizing notice effect that suits his / her preference on the information terminal 400, and as a result, the game's preference is improved. At the same time, it is possible to actively play games on the gaming machine, which can contribute to an improvement in the operating rate of the gaming machine.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the timing for performing the selection setting of the jackpot finalizing announcement effect for the gaming machine 100 by the player is performed as shown in FIG. In addition to this, for example, the timing for selecting and setting the jackpot finalizing announcement effect is, for example, a predetermined period (at the end of a gaming state such as jackpot, probability change, short time, etc.) during a special symbol (effect symbol) change ( When the time based on the operation valid period of the input device 137), RTC (real time clock, see FIG. 3) 340d becomes a predetermined time, and the count value of the out ball based on the out ball detection switch 339 reaches a predetermined number, When the result of the preliminary determination in the hold prefetching is a big hit, the hold image related to the big hit (the big hit hold) is generated and then the big hit hold is concerned. Such time to the dynamic display is started, and the like.

  In addition, the timing for releasing the setting of the jackpot confirmation notice effect for the gaming machine 100 set by the player is a predetermined time after the demonstration effect is started as shown in the processing of S2150 and S2160 in FIG. However, there are other timings for releasing the setting of the jackpot final announcement effect. For example, when the gaming state is in a predetermined state, the player performs an operation for canceling the setting of the input device 137 or a login request. When the accompanying game is being performed, a logout process is performed (see FIGS. 46 and 49), an outball detection by the outball detection switch 339 has not been detected for a predetermined time, and the like.

  In addition, by detecting the detection interval of the out balls by the out ball detection switch 339, it is possible to grasp that the player has stopped, for example, in a game hall where the stop hit is prohibited, If it is determined that the CPU 340a has stopped, the player's action can be suppressed by notifying the outside by a predetermined LED, lamp, or voice. It becomes.

  Further, in the above-described hold pre-reading effect, as shown in the digest order changing patterns A to D (see FIGS. 25 to 28), the sub-display corresponding to the hold image displayed on the main display device 131 on a one-to-one basis. By changing the item image as a special image displayed on the device 139 to a predetermined pre-reading display mode (for example, “☆”), moving the changed item image and digesting it together with the hold image, The effect that the reserved image displayed later is digested before the previously displayed reserved image is produced, but this may be performed as follows.

  That is, the item image (for example, “☆”) once changed to a predetermined prefetch display mode may not be digested until a predetermined game condition is satisfied (for example, a big hit hold image is generated). As a specific example, the description will be given using the reserved pre-reading effect of the pattern A (basic form) in FIG. 25D. First, among the four items B to E displayed on the sub display device 139, “☆ The item E that has changed to "" moves between the item B and the item C as shown in the figure. Thereafter, when the hold B and the item B are paired and digested, the item E further moves between the item C and the item D. Thereafter, when the hold C and the item C are paired and digested, the item E further moves behind the item D.

  In this way, the item E once changed to “☆” is appropriately moved to the rear side of the item that should be digested after the item E before the order of its own digestion comes. . As a result of the prior determination, when a big hit reserved image is generated, the item E changing to “☆” is digested in a pair with the big hit reserved image. According to such a configuration, the item that has changed to “☆” stays on the sub display device 139 for a long period of time, thereby improving the game's preference. The period during which the changing item stays may be configured such that a desired period can be set in addition to the establishment of a predetermined game condition (for example, it may be set in units of time).

  Further, the digest order changing type reservation pre-reading effect may be as shown in FIG. FIG. 52 is an explanatory diagram of a specific example of the reservation prefetch effect (digestion order change type) according to another embodiment. The point that the hold prefetching effect (digestion order change type) according to the other embodiment is different from the hold prefetching effect of the above-described embodiment is, in short, the item image as a special image is displayed on the sub display device 139. In addition to being displayed on the main display device 131, it is displayed on the main display device 131 so as not to correspond to the hold image on a one-to-one basis.

  Referring to FIG. 52A, it is assumed that the main display device 131 is currently displaying the change hold A, four hold B, hold C, hold D, and hold E. Here, it is assumed that, among the four holdings B to E, the result of the prior determination of the big hit lottery (the determination in S808 or S828) for the holding B that has occurred the oldest is a big hit, a small hit, or reach. Then, as shown in (A), a special item “☆” that can be expected as a special image is displayed on top of the icon “○” indicating the third oldest hold D, which is expected to be a special image (at this time, hold) The icon indicating B does not change and remains “◯”). That is, although the item “☆” is an item for the hold B, the item “☆” is displayed overlapping the hold D like the item for the hold D.

  Next, as indicated by the arrow shown in FIG. 5A, the item “☆” displayed overlapping the hold D moves so as to overlap the icon “◯” indicating the hold B. That is, only the item “☆” moves and overlaps the hold B. At this time, the hold D returns to the original normal hold icon “◯”. Then, as shown in (B), the hold B where the item “☆” overlaps moves to the position of the hold A of the fluctuation, that is, the item “☆” overlaps with the hold icon “○” as shown in FIG. As a result, the display of the effect symbols that can be expected based on the preliminary determination result of the hold B is displayed.

  According to the hold pre-reading effect (digestion order change type) according to another embodiment having such a configuration, the player can replace the hold D, which has the third longest expectation, with the oldest hold B, which has occurred the oldest. , You can appeal as if digested earlier than the scheduled order. As a result, the player is greatly satisfied that the expected hold has been digested earlier than planned, and can enter the game with great expectation for this hold B. Further, at the time when the hold D has not yet occurred, based on the pre-read result of the hold B, for example, a future notice effect such as “the next hold to be generated is extremely hot” is performed via display or sound. And this can greatly surprise the player. As a result, the game preference is improved.

  In the above description, the item “☆” generated based on the preliminary determination result of the hold B is displayed so as to overlap the hold D. There is no limit. In addition, as shown in (B), the item “☆” and the hold icon “O” are moved together to the position of the hold A of the change, but this overlaps the hold D. The item “☆” and the icon “◯” of the hold B may be moved to the position of the change hold A separately at the same time without overlapping the hold “item” with the hold B. Even if it does in this way, there exists an effect substantially equivalent to an above-described effect. Moreover, although the number of holding | holding was demonstrated with four pieces, this may be what is called eight holding | maintenance. Then, when applying the hold prefetching effect according to the other embodiment to the 8 hold, the hold image may be displayed, for example, divided into 4 pieces (for example, generated in the oldest order in the lower left of the screen) The four reserved images may be displayed in the newest order in the lower right corner of the screen or in the lower center of the screen above the change hold A). In this way, it is possible to more effectively execute the hold prefetching effect according to the other embodiment.

  In addition, the above-described holding pre-reading effect (see FIGS. 25 to 36) is configured to be executed regardless of which gaming state the gaming state is in, but this is because the gaming state is a big hit or a short time Or when the special symbol (effect symbol) relating to the reach (out of reach with jackpot and reach) is being varied. The reason for this is that if the gaming state is a big hit, short time, or reach, the player's interest will go there, so there is a possibility that the effectiveness will be reduced even if the holding prefetch effect is executed in such a gaming state. Because it is expensive.

  In addition, the above-described roaring effect has been described as an effect related to whether or not the lottery result of the normal symbol is a win, but this is not limited, and the effect related to the symbol lottery of whether or not the other wins or loses Can be applied according to the above. For example, the above-described roaring effect may be applied as an effect related to whether or not the lottery result of the special symbol (the first special symbol or the second special symbol) is a big hit.

  Furthermore, in the normal effect processing (S1016 in FIG. 10) of the above-described embodiment, the roaring effect is based on the normal symbol lottery result based on the random effect execution random number shown in FIG. 11 (whether it is per short or long). ), All of the roaring effects are executed. However, when the lottery result of the normal symbol is per short, the roaring effect is executed at a predetermined ratio (for example, a lottery probability 3/10). It may be configured.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the display of the demonstration screen on the main display device 131 is performed by the first start winning device 112 and the second starting winning device (electric chew) 115 as shown in FIG. 12 (S1216). A predetermined time has elapsed since the start memory has been lost and the main display device 131 has no longer been able to display the effect symbols related to the jackpot lottery (the first and second special symbol display devices 120 and 122 are special symbols related to the jackpot lottery). In addition to this, the normal symbol operation gates 113a and 113b are no longer stored, and the normal symbol display device 118 is subjected to the normal symbol variation display related to the lottery. You may make it display when predetermined time passes since it disappeared. That is, the display of the demonstration screen may be made on condition that the change of both the effect symbol (special symbol) and the normal symbol is stopped.

  In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 42, the effect modes other than “latency” and “mission stage” are the out balls detected by the out ball detection switch 339 after the effect mode is set. The mode stays until the count value reaches 1000 (the mode continuation out ball count value OB is “1000”) (mode change), but the mode continuation out ball count value OB is not limited, for example, 500 or 2000 You may make it set to. Whether the gaming state has become probable when the number of changes in the special symbol (effect symbol) reaches 30 (the mode continuation count value M is “30”) after the production mode is set to “latent”. Although it is determined whether or not (S4112, S4114 in FIG. 41), the mode continuation count value M is not limited and may be set to 50 times or 20 times, for example. In addition, the setting time of the mission stage in the case of shifting to the mission stage is set to 5 minutes (residual time Tm, see S4046 in FIG. 40). However, this setting time is not limited, for example, 7 minutes or 3 minutes. You may make it set.

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As is clear from the above description, the gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment, when it is determined that the result of the symbol matching game is a big hit (the lottery result of the big hit lottery is a big hit), the symbol matching game As a result of this, before the big hit is confirmed, the player can set whether or not to execute the big hit final announcement effect in advance notice (single announcement) that the player will be a big hit, When the player sets execution of the jackpot final announcement effect, it is possible to select and set a desired production mode from a plurality of jackpot final announcement effects. That is, the gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment has the following configuration as the invention A.

◆ Invention A
(1) A jackpot determining means for determining whether or not the jackpot is based on establishment of the start condition (a jackpot determining process in step S1220), and a predetermined symbol display device (first special symbol) based on the determination result of the jackpot determining means. The symbol display control means (special symbol processing in step S740) for confirming and displaying the jackpot symbol or the off symbol after the symbols are variably displayed on the display device 120, the second special symbol display device 122, and the main display device 131), Multiple types of special game execution means (a big winning device process in step S750) for executing a predetermined special game when the big win symbol is confirmed and displayed by the symbol display control means, and a big hit finalization effect for notifying that the big hit is finalized Jackpot finalizing effect setting means (the jackpot finalizing notice effect processing in step S4030) set from among the big hit finalizing effects, When the determination result of the determining means is a big hit, the big hit finalizing effect execution is executed so that at least the symbol display control means starts and executes the big hit finalizing effect set by the big hit finalizing effect setting means Game machine (game machine 100) provided with means (variation effect selection processing in step S2040), wherein the player can select a desired jackpot finalizing effect from the plurality of types of jackpot finalizing effects Selection means (input device 137, effect button process S4608, information terminal 400, log-in process S4812), and the jackpot determined effect setting means is selected when the jackpot determined effect selection means is selected , The selected jackpot finalizing effect is set, and the jackpot finalizing effect executing means is the jackpot finalizing effect setting means Gaming machine characterized by preferentially executed jackpot definite effect selected by more set the jackpot confirm effect selection means.

  (2) Big hit determination means for determining whether or not a big hit is made based on the establishment of the start condition (a big hit determination process in step S1220), and a predetermined symbol display device (first special symbol) based on the determination result of the big hit determination means The symbol display control means (special symbol processing in step S740) for confirming and displaying the jackpot symbol or the off symbol after the symbols are variably displayed on the display device 120, the second special symbol display device 122, and the main display device 131), A special game execution means (a big winning device process in step S750) for executing a predetermined special game when the jackpot symbol is confirmed and displayed by the symbol display control means, and a jackpot finalizing effect for notifying that the jackpot is finalized are set. The determination result of the big hit determination effect setting means (the big hit determination notice effect processing in step S4030) and the big hit determination means is the big hit The jackpot finalizing effect set by the jackpot finalizing effect setting unit, and at least the symbol display control unit starts and executes the jackpot finalizing effect execution unit before the symbol display control unit finalizes and displays the jackpot symbol (step S2040). Processing), the player invalidates the execution of the jackpot finalizing effect by the jackpot finalizing effect executing means even if the determination result of the jackpot determining means is a big hit The game is characterized by having a jackpot finalizing effect non-execution setting means (input device 137, effect button processing S4608, information terminal 400, login processing S4812, jackpot finalizing notice effect processing step S4405). Machine.

  (3) A jackpot determination effect non-execution setting means (a player can set to invalidate the execution of the jackpot determination effect by the jackpot determination effect execution means) even if the determination result of the jackpot determination means is a jackpot The gaming machine according to (1), further including an input device 137, an effect button process S4608, an information terminal 400, a log-in process S4812, and a jackpot finalizing notice effect process S4405).

  Therefore, according to the gaming machine described in the invention A, a player who is awakened to execute a jackpot finalizing notice effect suitable for his / her preference or to know that a big hit will be made beforehand. Can also prevent the jackpot final announcement effect from being executed, and as a result, the game's preference is improved, and the player can enjoy the performance with great expectation while fully enjoying these effects. it can.

  In addition, by making it possible to set no jackpot finalizing announcement effect, it is possible to further expand the range of player options and customize the effect content related to the jackpot according to the player's own preference. Furthermore, when the big hit finalizing notice effect is executed, the player often feels at ease and stops (stops) the game ball until the big hit in order to avoid useless balls. Although the operation rate of the machine 100 will be reduced, if the jackpot confirmation notice effect is not executed, such a decrease in the operation rate will not be caused, and as a result, it will contribute to the sales of the game hall. You can also. That is, according to the present invention, it is possible to increase the interest of the player with respect to the jackpot final announcement effect and to improve the operating rate of the gaming machine 100, and as a result, the value of the gaming machine 100 is extremely remarkable. There is an effect.

  In addition, the gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment has a one-to-one correspondence with the reserved image on the sub display device 139 in relation to the reserved image of the special symbol displayed on the main display device 131 and the reserved image. A special image that can be displayed in an order different from the addition (increase) or decrease (digestion) is displayed. That is, the gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment has the following configuration as the invention B.

◇ Invention B
(4) Predetermined symbol display devices (first special symbol display device 120, second) based on the game balls entering the starting devices (first starting winning device 112, second starting winning device (electric Chu) 115) The special symbol display device 122 and the main display device 131) display the symbols in a variable manner, thereby performing a symbol lottery for the big hit and executing a special game advantageous to the player when the lottery result of the symbol lottery is a big hit When a game ball entering the starting device is detected during game symbol display on the game execution means (large winning device process in step S750) and the symbol display device, the received game ball is held as a holding ball. The reserved lottery (start winning device detection) that holds the symbol lottery, stores a predetermined number of the reserved balls in the order of occurrence, and erases the memory of the reserved balls in the order of occurrence in accordance with the execution of the symbol variation display of the reserved balls. Switch processing S804 and S824, special symbol processing S1206 and S1207), and a hold image displayed in correspondence with the hold ball stored in the hold storage means, the hold image being stored in the hold ball In a gaming machine equipped with a hold image display control means (S2308 and S2310 for hold prefetch processing, S4044 for variation effect selection processing) that sequentially increase or decrease as the number increases or decreases, the hold image display control means displays Special image display control means for displaying a special image related to the hold image (item image display processing in S2308 and S2310 of hold prefetch processing), and the special image display control means is configured to hold the hold in the first state. The special image is added or attached to the reserved image displayed by the image display control means in the same order as the reserved image. The first display control means (the process of FIG. 24 in S2308 of the hold prefetch process) that performs display control that decreases and the hold image displayed by the hold image display control means in the second state are different in the order. A gaming machine comprising second display control means (the processes of FIGS. 25 to 28 and FIGS. 30 to 36 in S2310 of the hold prefetch process) for performing display control for adding or reducing special images.

  (5) Preliminary determination means (S808, S828 of start winning device detection switch processing) for pre-determining and pre-determining the lottery result of the symbol lottery with respect to the held ball stored in the holding storage means, the special image display When the determination result by the prior determination unit is a predetermined determination result, the control unit further includes a prefetch display control unit (holding prefetch process in step S2010) for executing the display control by the second display control unit. (4) The gaming machine according to (4), which is provided.

  In the gaming machine described in (5), when the pre-reading effect display control unit performs display control to reduce the special image, the special image A displayed later is displayed before the special image A. The post-holding destination digesting effect display control means (the processing of FIGS. 25 to 28 in S2310 of the holding prefetching process) that is digested prior to the special image B that has been made may be provided. On the other hand, a plurality of digestion effect display control means for digesting a plurality of the special images (the processes of FIGS. 30 to 36 in S2310 of the reservation prefetch process) may be provided, or the special image A displayed later, There may be provided a coalescence digest effect display control means (the processing of FIGS. 30 to 36 in S2310 of the hold-ahead read-ahead process) for coalescing and digesting the special image B displayed before the special image A. .

  Therefore, according to the gaming machine described in the invention B, the reserved image of the special symbol corresponding to each stored hold one-on-one is associated with the order of addition (increase) or decrease (digestion) of the hold storage. Compared to gaming machines that are added or reduced in the same order, i.e., gaming machines in which the addition or reduction display of the holding image is uniformly determined, the special image related to the holding image is displayed. It becomes possible to bring about a change in the display of addition or reduction of images. As a result, the player's interest in the reserved image can be greatly enhanced, thereby improving the game's interest, and the player can play the game with great expectations while fully enjoying the effects related to the reserved image. Can face. That is, according to the present invention, by providing a special image that can be displayed in an order different from the addition or reduction of the reserved image related to the reserved image, it becomes possible to enhance the interest of the player with respect to the reserved image, As a result, the game preference is improved.

  It should be understood that the terms used in this specification are used in the meaning normally used in the art unless otherwise specified. Thus, unless defined otherwise, all technical and technical terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention belongs. In case of conflict, the present specification, including definitions, will control.

100 ... gaming machine 112 ... first start winning device (starter)
115 ... 2nd start winning device (electric Chu, starter)
117 ... Grand prize-winning device 120 ... First special symbol display device (symbol display device)
122 ... 2nd special symbol display device (symbol display device)
123 ... 1st special symbol holding | maintenance display device 124 ... 2nd special symbol holding | maintenance display device 131 ... Main display apparatus (symbol display apparatus)
139 ... Sub display device 310a ... Main CPU
310c ... Main RAM
340a ... Sub CPU
340c ... Sub-RAM

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A symbol lottery related to a big hit is performed by displaying the symbols on a predetermined symbol display device based on the game ball entering the starting device, and the lottery result of the symbol lottery is advantageous to the player. Special game execution means for executing a special game;
When a game ball entering the starter device is detected during the symbol variation display on the symbol display device, the symbol lottery is put on hold with the entered game ball as a holding ball, and the held balls are placed in the order of occurrence. A storage unit for storing a predetermined number and erasing the storage of the reserved sphere in the order of occurrence with the execution of the symbol variation display of the reserved sphere;
A holding image display control means for displaying a holding image corresponding to the storage of the holding ball of the holding storage means, and sequentially increasing or decreasing the holding image as the storage of the holding ball increases or decreases. In gaming machines with and
Special image display control means for displaying a special image related to the hold image displayed by the hold image display control means;
The special image display control means includes
In the first state, first display control means for performing display control for adding or reducing the special image in the same order as the reserved image accompanying the reserved image displayed by the reserved image display control means;
In the second state, there is provided second display control means for performing display control for adding or decreasing the special image in an order different from the reserved image displayed by the reserved image display control means. Gaming machine. Pre-determining means for pre-determining and pre-reading the lottery result of the symbol lottery for the holding ball stored in the holding storage means
The special image display control means includes
2. The prefetch display control means for executing the display control by the second display control means when the judgment result by the prior judgment means is a predetermined judgment result. The gaming machine described.

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