JP2018057593A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of enhancing game amusement by effectively increasing expectation of a player with respect to a stage advance notice performance.SOLUTION: As an advance notice performance for making an advance notice that there is a possibility in which a special game state is generated, a stage advance notice performance in which a performance in each stage can be changed over a plurality of stages can be executed. As the stage advance notice performance, a first stage advance notice performance in which a performance in another stage is executed after executing the performance in a special stage and a second stage advance notice performance in which a performance in another stage is not executed after executing the performance in the special stage can be executed. The execution time of the performance in the specific stage in the first stage advance notice performance is different from the execution time of the performance in the specific stage in the second stage advance notice performance.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 40

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  In conventional gaming machines such as pachinko machines and slot machines, it is determined whether or not a special gaming state advantageous to the player is generated based on the establishment of the starting condition, and the design for indicating the determination result is changed. Then, it is stopped so as to show the determination result. Further, based on the determination result, a predetermined effect is executed before the symbol is stopped.

  Among such gaming machines, a stage notice effect (step-up notice) in which the effect mode can be changed over a plurality of stages based on a determination result of whether or not to generate a special gaming state is executed. (See Patent Document 1).

JP 2009-247572 A

  Such a stage notice effect is more likely to change the stage appearance of the stage notice effect as the special gaming state is more likely to occur, but it does not effectively enhance the player's expectation for the stage notice effect. There was also a problem that the entertainment of the game was scarce.

  An object of the present invention has been made in view of the above-described background, and provides a gaming machine that can improve the interest of the game by effectively increasing the player's expectation for the stage notice effect. For the purpose.

  In order to achieve the above-described object, the gaming machine of the present invention includes a determination unit that determines whether or not a special gaming state advantageous to the player is generated based on the establishment of the start condition, and a determination result of the determination unit. Effect means for executing a predetermined effect based on the effect means, and the effect means provides an effect at each stage over a plurality of stages as a notice effect for notifying that the special gaming state may occur. A changeable stage notice effect can be executed, and as the stage notice effect, a first stage notice effect that executes an effect of another stage after the effect of a specific stage is executed, and the effect of the specific stage is executed It is possible to execute a second stage notice effect that does not execute another stage effect later, the execution time of the specific stage effect in the first stage notice effect, and the specification in the second stage notice effect Stage production Wherein different from the execution time.

  According to the gaming machine of the present invention, it is possible to effectively increase the player's expectation for the stage notice effect, and to improve the interest of the game.

It is a figure which shows an example of the front view of a gaming machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the perspective view of the game machine of the state which open | released the glass frame. It is a figure which shows an example of the perspective view of the back surface side of a game machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the block diagram of the whole gaming machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the jackpot determination table of a jackpot lottery. It is a figure which shows an example of a special symbol determination table. It is a figure which shows an example of a jackpot game control table. It is a figure which shows an example of the game state setting table at the time of jackpot game completion. It is a figure which shows an example of the variation pattern determination table of the special symbol for 1st start openings. It is a figure which shows an example of the variation pattern determination table of the special symbol for 2nd starting openings. It is a figure which shows an example of the preliminary determination table of the jackpot lottery for 1st start openings. It is a figure which shows an example of the prior determination table of the jackpot lottery for 2nd start openings. (A) is a figure which shows an example of the hit determination table for normal symbols, (b) is a figure which shows an example of the stop symbol determination table for normal symbols, (c) is an example of the fluctuation pattern determination table for normal symbols The figure shown, (d) is a figure which shows an example of the open mode table of a 2nd start port. (A) is a figure which shows an example of the special symbol reservation storage area of the main RAM 101c, (b) is a figure which shows an example of each memory | storage part of a special symbol reservation storage area, (c) is a normal symbol reservation storage area of the main RAM 101c. The figure which shows an example, (d) is a figure which shows an example of each memory | storage part of a normal symbol holding | maintenance storage area. It is a figure which shows the main process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the timer interruption process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the input control process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the 1st start port detection switch input process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the 2nd start port detection switch input process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the gate detection switch input process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the special figure special electric control process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the special symbol memory | storage determination process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the jackpot determination process in the main control board. It is a figure which shows the special figure fluctuation pattern determination process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the special symbol fluctuation | variation process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the special symbol stop process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the jackpot game process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the jackpot game end process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the main process in an effect control part. It is a figure which shows the timer interruption process in an effect control part. It is a figure which shows the first half of the effect control part command analysis process in an effect control part. It is a figure which shows the second half of the effect control part command analysis process in an effect control part. It is a figure which shows the change effect pattern determination process in an effect control part. It is a figure which shows the step-up (SU) notice effect determination process in an effect control part. It is a figure which shows an example of the fluctuation production pattern determination table for 1st start openings. It is a figure which shows an example of the fluctuation production pattern determination table for 2nd start openings. It is a figure which shows an example of the step-up (SU) notice pattern determination table for lose. It is a figure which shows an example of the step-up (SU) notice pattern determination table for jackpots. It is a figure which shows the example of the production | presentation displayed on a step-up (SU) notice pattern and an image process part. It is a figure which shows the example of the production | presentation displayed on a step-up (SU) notice pattern and an image process part. It is a figure which shows the example of the production | presentation displayed on a step-up (SU) notice pattern and an image process part. It is a figure which shows the example of the production | presentation displayed on a step-up (SU) notice pattern and an image process part.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be specifically described with reference to the drawings.

(Composition of gaming machine)
First, the configuration of the gaming machine 1 will be specifically described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 3. FIG. 1 is a front view of a gaming machine 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the gaming machine 1 in a state where the glass frame is opened in the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the back side of the gaming machine 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention.

  The gaming machine 1 includes an outer frame 2, a game board mounting frame 3 supported to be rotatable with respect to the outer frame 2, a glass frame 4 supported to be rotatable with respect to the game board mounting frame 3, A game board 5 is provided in which a game area 5a in which game balls flow down is formed.

  The outer frame 2 has a decorative plate 2b attached to the lower front surface of a rectangular base frame 2a whose central portion opens in the front-rear direction, and is attached to an island facility of a game store (for example, a nail or a stopper). ) Is fixed through.

  The game board mounting frame 3 is detachably connected to the outer frame 2 via the first hinge mechanism portion 6 on one end side in the horizontal direction, and is supported rotatably about the first hinge mechanism portion 6. Has been. Therefore, when the game board mounting frame 3 is rotated like a door with respect to the outer frame 2, the back side of the game board mounting frame 3 is exposed forward, so various devices provided on the back side of the game board mounting frame 3 Maintenance can be performed.

  The glass frame 4 is detachably connected to the game board mounting frame 3 via a second hinge mechanism portion 7 on one end side in the horizontal direction, and is supported rotatably about the second hinge mechanism portion 7 as a fulcrum. Yes. Therefore, when the glass frame 4 is rotated like a door with respect to the game board mounting frame 3, the game area 5 a of the game board 5 and the front portion of the game board mounting frame 3 can be opened and closed.

  An opening (window) 8 that opens in the front-rear direction is formed in a substantially central portion near the upper portion of the glass frame 4, and a transparent member (a glass plate, an acrylic plate, etc.) 8a is attached so as to close the opening from the rear. The game area 5a is visible through the opening 8 and the transparent member 8a.

  Around the opening 8 of the glass frame 4, an audio output device 9 including a speaker, a frame illumination device 10 having a plurality of lamps (LEDs), and a game ball paid out from a game ball payout device 100 described later. The upper receiving tray 11 for storing a plurality of game balls such as, the lower receiving tray 12 for receiving and storing the game balls that have not flowed into the upper receiving tray 11 and have flowed into a predetermined ball flow path, and the game balls are fired. And a launching operation device 13 capable of operating for the purpose.

  The audio output device 9 is provided at intervals in two upper portions of the glass frame 4 so as to produce an effect by sound (music, voice) by outputting BGM (background music), SE (sound effect), and the like. It has become. Also, a plurality of frame illumination devices 10 are provided around the opening 8 and produce an effect by illumination by changing the light irradiation direction and emission color of each lamp (LED).

  The upper tray 11 has a game ball storage portion 11a inclined downward toward the direction side (right direction) of the firing operation device 13, and a ball feed solenoid 11b is provided at the end of the downward inclination. . When the game balls stored in the storage portion 11a of the upper tray 11 flow down and reach the ball feed solenoid 11b, the game balls are sent one by one toward the game board mounting frame 3 side by the operation of the ball feed solenoid 11b.

  In addition, an effect button device 16 and a selection button device 18 functioning as input devices for performing determination operations and selection operations related to various effects, which will be described later, are provided side by side on the center front side portion of the upper tray 11. ing.

  The effect button device 16 moves the effect button 17 in the vertical direction, an effect button 17 capable of performing an operation such as a determination operation, an effect button detection switch 17a (see FIG. 4) for detecting an operation on the effect button 17. An effect button drive motor 17b (see FIG. 4) is provided to allow the player to input predetermined information to the gaming machine 1.

  The selection button device 18 includes a cross key 19 (see FIG. 4) capable of performing a selection operation and the like, and a cross key detection switch 19a connected to the cross key 19 for detecting an operation on the cross key 19. (Refer to FIG. 4) is provided, and a player can input predetermined information to the gaming machine 1.

  In addition, a lending / returning operation unit 20 that can perform a lending operation for game balls and a return operation for a storage medium such as a card that stores the balance is provided on the right side of the upper tray 11. When a lending button (not shown) of the lending / returning operation unit 20 is operated, a game ball is lent by subtracting the remaining amount of a storage medium received by a ball lending machine (not shown) attached to the gaming machine, When a return button (not shown) of the lending return operation unit 20 is operated, the storage medium is returned from the ball lending machine (not shown).

  Between the upper tray 11 and the lower tray 12, an overflow ball channel (not shown) for guiding game balls that cannot enter the upper tray 11 to the lower tray 12 is formed. Further, a tray full detection switch 32a for detecting that the game ball is full in the lower tray 12 is provided in the middle of the overflow ball flow path, and the fullness of the lower tray 12 is detected by the tray full detection switch 32a. During this time, the payout of game balls by the game ball payout device 100 described later is stopped.

  The firing operation device 13 includes a base body 14 fixed to the glass frame 4, a firing handle 15 rotatably provided on the base body 14, and a touch sensor that detects that a player's hand touches the firing handle 15. 15a (see FIG. 4) and a firing volume 15b (see FIG. 4) made up of a variable resistor whose resistance value changes according to the rotation angle of the firing handle 15 are provided. When it is detected by the touch sensor 15a that the player's hand is touching the firing handle 15, the ball feed solenoid 11b is activated to send out the game balls one by one.

  The game board mounting frame 3 includes a game board mounting portion 25 for mounting the game board 5, a game ball launching device 26 for launching a game ball toward the game area 5a, the game board mounting frame 3 and a glass frame. A lock mechanism 27 for locking 4 in the closed state and an open detection switch 31a for detecting the opening of the glass frame 4 are provided.

  The game board mounting portion 25 is formed in a concave chamber shape having a front opening at a substantial center near the upper portion of the game board mounting frame 3 and can store the game board 5 from the front. An opening that opens in the front-rear direction is provided in the back of the concave chamber of the game board mounting portion 25, and various devices and the like provided on the back side of the game board 5 are located behind the game machine 1 through this opening. Come on.

  The game ball launching device 26 includes a launching member 28 for launching a game ball, a launching solenoid 28b (see FIG. 4) for driving the launching member 28, and a launching member 28 toward the lower left end of the game board. A launch rail 29 that rises upward and a stopper 30 that stops the game ball A at a launch position that is the lower end of the launch rail 29 are provided. When the game ball delivered by the ball feed solenoid 11b is received at the launch position, the game ball A is launched toward the game area 5a by the operation of the launch member 28.

  The lock mechanism 27 is provided on the right side of the game board mounting portion 25 so that the front end portion of the cylinder in which the keyhole is formed is exposed to the front side of the glass frame 4. Then, when a dedicated key is inserted into the keyhole of the cylinder and rotated in one direction, the lock of the game board mounting frame 3 is released and the game board mounting frame 3 can be opened and closed, and when it is rotated in the other direction, the glass frame The lock of 4 is released and the glass frame 4 can be opened and closed.

  At a position near the outer edge of the game board 5, a curved inner rail 35, a curved outer rail 36 positioned outside the inner rail 35, and a guide member for guiding the game ball toward the center of the game area 5a 37 is provided. A launch ball guide path 38 is formed between the inner rail 35 and the outer rail 36 to guide the game ball fired by the game ball launching device 26 to the upstream portion of the game area 5a. In addition, an out port 39 is formed in the most downstream part of the game area 5a to guide the game balls that have flowed down to the outside of the game area (the collection part of the game board mounting frame 3).

  Near the center of the game area 5a, a so-called center case is provided with a frame-shaped decorative frame 40 that restricts the entry of the game ball into the interior, and an effect space 40a is formed inside the decorative frame 40. Further, a warp device 41 for introducing a game ball flowing down the game area 5 a into the interior of the decoration frame 40 is provided on the side of the decoration frame 40, and the warp device 41 is introduced below the decoration frame 40. A stage portion 42 is provided for rolling the game ball and flowing down below the decorative frame 40.

  Below the game area 5a, a plurality of (four in the present embodiment) general winning holes 43 in which game balls can always win (win) are provided at intervals. When the game balls that have won (entered) are detected by the general prize opening detection switch 43a (see FIG. 4), a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls are awarded from the game ball payout device 100 (see FIG. 3). It is paid out as a ball.

  On both sides of the game area 5a (the left game area and the right game area), there are provided general game gates 44 through which game balls can pass, and the game balls that have passed through the general game gates 44 are gate detection switches 44a. If it is detected, the lottery of normal symbols is performed. The normal symbol winning lottery will be described later.

  A first start opening 45 is provided below the game area 5a and directly below the stage portion 42. The first start opening 45 is a place where a game ball can always win (enter). When the played game balls are detected by the first start port detection switch 45a, a predetermined number of game balls (for example, 3 balls) are paid out as prize balls from the game ball payout device 100 (see FIG. 3). In addition to the payout of prize balls, a jackpot lottery (special game determination) of a first special symbol (identification information) described later is performed.

  Directly under the first starting opening 45, the game ball is in a closed state (basic form) where it is impossible or difficult to win a game ball (entry) based on the establishment of a predetermined condition (the fact that a lottery was won for a normal symbol). Is provided with a variable starting portion 46 that can be converted into an open state (special mode) that allows or is easily won.

  The variable starter 46 includes a second start port 47 through which a game ball can win (enter), and a second start port detection switch 47a that detects a game ball winning (entry) to the second start port 47. A movable member 48 that converts (variates) the second start port 47 between a closed state and an open state, and a second start port opening / closing solenoid 48b for opening / closing the movable member 48 are provided. When the second start port 47 is closed, it is impossible or difficult to win the game ball. When the second start port 47 is open, the game ball wins ( Is possible or easy.

  When a game ball that has won (entered) the second start port 47 is detected by the second start port detection switch 47a, a predetermined number of game balls (for example, three) are supplied to the game ball payout device 100 (see FIG. 3). ) Will be paid out as prize balls. In addition to the payout of prize balls, a big hit lottery of a second special symbol (identification information) described later is performed.

  A closed state above the guiding member 37 and downstream of the right-hand general-purpose gate 44 is that it is impossible to win a game ball (win) based on the establishment of a predetermined condition (the winning of a special symbol jackpot lottery). There is provided a variable winning portion 49 that is converted from the (basic mode) to an open state (special mode) in which a game ball can be won (pick up).

  The variable winning section 49 includes a large winning opening 50 through which a game ball can be won (entered), a large winning opening detection switch 50a for detecting the winning (entering) of the game ball into the large winning opening 50, An open / close member 51 that converts (variably) the special winning opening 50 between a closed state and an open state, and a special winning opening / closing solenoid 51b for opening / closing the open / close member 51 are provided. When the grand prize opening 50 is in the closed state, it becomes impossible or difficult to win the game ball. When the big prize opening 50 is in the open state, the game ball is won (winning) ) Is possible or easy.

  Further, when the game balls that have won (entered) the big prize opening 50 are detected by the big prize opening detection switch 50a, a predetermined number of game balls (for example, 15 balls) are obtained from the game ball payout device 100 (see FIG. 3). It is paid out as a prize ball.

  On the back side of the game board 5, there is a collective flow path (not shown) that receives and collects the game balls won in the general winning port 43, the first starting port 45, the second starting port 47, and the big winning port 50. A winning confirmation detection switch 52a for detecting a game ball flowing down the collective flow path is provided at a lower end portion of the collective flow path. This winning confirmation detection switch 52a detects again the game ball detected by the general winning opening detection switch 43a, the first starting opening detection switch 45a, the second starting opening detection switch 47a, and the big winning opening detection switch 50a. It is used to determine whether or not the winning is appropriate.

  Outside the gaming area 5a, a symbol display device comprising a first special symbol display 60, a second special symbol display 61 and a normal symbol display 62, a first special symbol hold indicator 63, and a second special symbol hold A hold display device comprising a display 64 and a normal symbol hold display 65, a round number display 66 (see FIG. 4) for displaying the number of rounds when a jackpot state (special game state) described later occurs, and a jackpot state A right-handed indicator 67 (see FIG. 4) that prompts the player to launch a game ball toward the right area of the game area 5a during the special game state is provided.

  The first special symbol display 60 is a variable indicator for displaying (notifying) the result of jackpot lottery of the first special symbol performed on the condition that the game ball wins (wins) at the first start opening 45. The second special symbol display 61 displays (notifies) the result of the big special lottery drawing of the second special symbol performed on the condition that the game ball wins (wins) at the second start port 47. The normal symbol display unit 62 is a variable display for displaying (notifying) the result of the normal symbol winning lottery performed on the condition that a game ball wins (wins) a ball on the normal gate 44. It is a vessel.

  The jackpot lottery for the first special symbol means that when a game ball wins (wins) at the first start opening 45, a random number value for jackpot symbol determination is acquired, and the acquired random number for jackpot symbol determination and the jackpot determination value are obtained. This is equivalent to determining whether or not it is a “big hit”. When the first special symbol jackpot lottery is performed, the first special symbol display 60 displays a variation of the first special symbol, and the first special symbol indicating the lottery result is displayed after a predetermined time has elapsed. Is called. That is, the stop display of the first special symbol is a notification of the lottery result.

  The jackpot lottery for the second special symbol means that when a game ball wins (wins) the second starting port 47, a jackpot symbol determination random number value is acquired, and the acquired jackpot symbol determination random number value and the jackpot determination value are obtained. This is equivalent to determining whether or not it is a “big hit”. When the big special lottery drawing of the second special symbol is performed, the second special symbol display 61 displays a variation of the second special symbol, and after the predetermined time has elapsed, the second special symbol indicating the lottery result is stopped. Is called. That is, the stop display of the second special symbol is a notification of the lottery result.

  The first special symbol display device 60 and the second special symbol display device 61 are each composed of a plurality of LEDs, and the LEDs of the corresponding display devices blink at a predetermined interval or order in the variable display of each special symbol. When the special symbol is stopped and displayed, the LED is lit in a mode (a big hit mode or a lost mode) indicating the result of each jackpot lottery.

  In the present embodiment, “big hit” means a state in which the right to execute the big win state (special game state) is acquired in the big special lottery drawing of the first special symbol or the big special lottery drawing of the second special symbol. The “hit state (special game state)” refers to a game state in which a round game in which the big prize opening 50 is opened in a predetermined manner is performed a predetermined number of times (for example, 4 times or 15 times).

  In addition, although the maximum number of times and the maximum opening time of the grand prize opening 50 in each round game are determined in advance, a predetermined number of game balls can be placed in the big prize opening 50 even before reaching the maximum number of times and the maximum opening time. When (for example, nine) wins (wins), one round game is finished. In other words, the “hit game (special game state)” is a game state that is advantageous for a player who can easily win a prize ball. In this embodiment, a plurality of types of jackpot states (special game states) having different degrees of advantage for the player are provided, which will be described in detail later.

  The normal symbol winning lottery means that when a game ball passes through the general gate 44, a winning symbol determining random value is obtained, and the acquired winning symbol determining random number value is compared with the winning determining value. This corresponds to determining whether or not there is. When the normal symbol winning lottery is performed, the normal symbol display unit 62 displays the variation of the normal symbol, and after the predetermined time has elapsed, the normal symbol indicating the lottery result is stopped. That is, the stop display of the normal symbol is a notification of the lottery result.

  The normal symbol display 62 is composed of one or a plurality of LEDs, and the LEDs blink at a predetermined interval or order in the normal symbol variation display. When the normal symbol is stopped and displayed, the LED is lit in a mode (a winning mode or a lost mode) indicating the result of the winning lottery.

  In the present embodiment, “winning” means a state in which a right to execute a winning state (auxiliary game) is acquired in a normal symbol winning lottery. The “winning state (auxiliary game)” refers to a gaming state in which the second start port 47 is opened in a predetermined manner.

  In addition, although the maximum opening number and the maximum opening time of the second starting port 47 in the hit state (auxiliary game) are determined in advance, even before the maximum opening number and the maximum opening time are reached, When a predetermined number of game balls (for example, nine) wins (wins), the winning state (auxiliary game) ends. That is, the “hit state (auxiliary game)” is a game state in which the variable display of the second special symbol is easily executed (start condition is easily established).

  The first special symbol hold indicator 63 is constituted by a plurality of LEDs, and the first special symbol jackpot lottery (the first special symbol of the first special symbol) that is stored when a game ball wins (wins) in the first start opening 45 This is for displaying the number of rights (first hold) for performing (variable display), and lights or blinks in a manner indicating the number of first hold. In addition, although the maximum number of the first hold is four, it may be less than or more than four.

  The second special symbol hold indicator 64 is composed of a plurality of LEDs, and the second special symbol jackpot lottery (the second special symbol of the second special symbol is stored when the game ball wins (wins) in the second starting port 47). This is for displaying the number of rights (second hold) for performing (variable display), and lights or blinks in a manner indicating the number of second holds. Note that the maximum number of second suspensions is four, but it may be less or more than four.

  The normal symbol hold indicator 65 is composed of a plurality of LEDs, and is used for performing a lottery drawing (normal symbol variation display) of a normal symbol stored when a game ball wins (wins) in the general gate 44. This is for displaying the number of rights (general hold), and lights up or flashes in a manner indicating the number of general hold. In addition, although the maximum number of ordinary map holds is four, it may be less than or more than four.

  The first special symbol display 60 and / or the second special symbol display 61 can also be configured by 7-segment LEDs. For example, if a special symbol jackpot lottery is won, “7” is stopped and “−” is stopped if it is lost. It is recommended to repeat “ It should be noted that since the change display of the last change display is displayed at the time of starting the change display of the special symbol, it is easy to grasp that the change display is started by starting from turning off the LED.

  A first image display device (main liquid crystal) 70 composed of a liquid crystal display is provided in the back of the effect space 40a, and a second image display device (sub liquid crystal) composed of a liquid crystal display is provided below the effect space 40a. 71 is provided, and a movable effect member 73 simulating a character's face is provided above the effect space 40a.

  The first image display device (main liquid crystal) 70 and the second image display device (sub liquid crystal) 71 perform various effect displays according to the progress of the game. Examples of the effect display include a customer waiting demonstration effect that is performed when the special symbol variation display is not performed, and a variation display of the effect symbol 70a that is performed when the special symbol variation display is performed. It is also possible to replace the effect design with the identification information.

  The display unit of the first image display device (main liquid crystal) 70 is formed with three columns of variable display areas such as a left area, a center area, and a right area, and effects designs 70a displayed in the respective variable display areas are displayed. By scrolling in the vertical direction (from top to bottom in this embodiment), the effect symbol 70a is displayed in a variable manner.

  The production symbol 70a is composed of symbols indicating alphabets such as “A” to “F” in addition to symbols indicating numbers “1” to “9”, for example, the first special symbol display 60 and the like. Corresponding to (synchronizing) the variation display of the special symbol executed by the second special symbol display 61, the variation display of the effect symbol 70a is performed. That is, the variation display of the effect symbol 70a is started in response to the start of the variation display of the special symbol, and the variation display of the effect symbol 70a is stopped in response to the stop of the variation display of the special symbol.

  In the stop display of the effect symbol 70a, the effect symbol 70a is stopped for a predetermined time in a predetermined mode (losing mode, jackpot mode, etc.) indicating the result of the jackpot lottery. The big hit mode is a combination of the same production symbols such as “777” or the combination of production symbols having regularity such as “357”, and the loss mode is any other mode. The variation display mode of the effect symbol 70a is not limited to this, and may be one that scrolls left and right, or one that rotates (autorotates) on the spot.

  Further, during the dynamic display of the effect symbol 70a, various effect images such as background images and characters, movies, and the like are displayed on the first image display device (main liquid crystal) 70 and the second image display device according to the result of the big hit lottery. By being displayed on the (sub liquid crystal) 71, a player's expectation for occurrence of a big hit (special game state) is enhanced.

  On the display unit of the first image display device (main liquid crystal) 70 and / or the second image display device (sub liquid crystal) 71, a special symbol variation display area for variably displaying a special symbol called a fourth symbol, The first hold icon display area for displaying the first hold icon indicating the number of first special symbol hold (U1) that is the number of the first hold, and the second special symbol hold that is the current number of the second hold A second hold icon display area for displaying the second hold icon indicating the number (U2) and a change icon display area for displaying the change icon related to the current change display are formed.

  In the special symbol variation display area, the first special symbol variation display is performed corresponding to (synchronized) with the first special symbol variation display, and the second special symbol variation corresponding to (synchronized) with the second special symbol variation display. Is displayed. Therefore, it is suggested (notified) to the player that the special symbol variation display is being executed or the special symbol variation display is being stopped depending on the special symbol variation state. The player can visually recognize the first special symbol variation indicator (LED) for variably displaying the first special symbol and the second special symbol variation indicator (LED) for variably displaying the second special symbol. It may be arranged at a position, and there may be a special symbol variation display.

  In the first hold icon display area, the number of first hold icons corresponding to the number of the first special symbol hold number (U1), which is the current number of the first hold, is displayed side by side toward the variable icon display area. In response to the increase / decrease in the number of the first special symbol hold number (U1), the first hold icon also increases / decreases.

  In the second hold icon display area, a number of second hold icons corresponding to the number of the second special symbol hold number (U2), which is the current number of the second hold, are displayed side by side toward the variable icon display area. The second hold icon also increases or decreases in response to the increase or decrease in the number of the second special symbol hold number (U2).

  The first hold icon or the second hold icon displayed in the first hold icon display area or the second hold icon display area moves to the change icon display area as the change display starts. A variation icon is displayed, and the variation icon disappears during or after the variation display.

  The movable effect member 73 can perform a light emission effect by emitting light by a panel illumination device 74 having a plurality of lamps (LEDs, etc.), and a panel drive device 75 configured by a solenoid, a motor, or the like. It is possible to perform a movement effect by moving up and down.

  Specifically, during the variable display of the effect symbol 70a executed by the first image display device (main liquid crystal) 70, the effect position is emitted from a predetermined light emission color or positioned downward from the standby position positioned above. The light emission effect and the movement effect are performed by moving to. In addition, you may comprise so that a light emission effect and a movement effect may be performed by operation of the effect button 17. FIG.

  On the back side of the game board mounting frame 3 and the game board 5, there is a main control device 110A having a main control board 110 for comprehensively controlling the progress of the game, and a game ball according to a payout control command from the main control board 110. A payout control device 120A having a payout control board 120 for controlling the payout device 100; an effect control device 130A having an effect control board 130 for controlling the effect according to the effect control command from the main control board 110; A power supply device 180A incorporating a power supply board 180 for supplying power supply voltage to various control devices, and a game information output terminal plate 90 for outputting game information (game signal) to the outside of the gaming machine are provided.

(Control configuration of gaming machine 1)
Next, the control configuration of the gaming machine 1 will be specifically described with reference to FIG. FIG. 4 is an overall block diagram of the gaming machine 1 in the embodiment of the present invention.

  The main control board 110 comprehensively controls the progress (basic operation) of the game. The main control board 110 includes a main CPU 110a that performs arithmetic processing, a main ROM 110b that stores a game control program and the like, and a main RAM 110c that serves as a work area during the arithmetic processing, and an input for main control. Port and output port. The main CPU 110a receives the operation clock from the crystal oscillator, reads the program stored in the main ROM 110b, performs arithmetic processing related to the game while utilizing the main RAM 110c, and controls the controlled device or the result of the arithmetic processing. A predetermined command based on this is transmitted to the payout control board 120, the effect control board 130, and the like.

  Here, the communication between the main control board 110 and the payout control board 120 is configured to be able to communicate commands (data) in both directions, and the communication between the main control board 110 and the effect control board 130 is the main control board. A command (data) can be communicated in only one direction from 110 to the effect control board 130.

  The input port of the main control board 110 includes a general winning opening detection switch 43a, a gate detection switch 44a, a first starting opening detection switch 45a, a second starting opening detection switch 47a, a large winning opening detection switch 50a, and a winning confirmation detection switch 52a. The magnetic detection switch 53a, the radio wave detection switch 54a, the payout control board 120, and the like are connected. Detection signals and the like from various detection switches are input to the main control board 110 through the input port, and control processing according to the detection signals is performed.

  The output port of the main control board 110 includes a second start opening / closing solenoid 48b, a special prize opening / closing solenoid 51b, a first special symbol display 60, a second special symbol display 61, a normal symbol display 62, and a first special display. The symbol holding display 63, the second special symbol holding display 64, the normal symbol holding display 65, the round number display 66, the right-handed display 67, and the game information output terminal board 90 are connected. Via the output port, drive control signals for controlling various solenoids, display control signals for controlling various displays, game information notified from the game information output terminal board to the outside of the gaming machine (such as a hall computer), etc. Is output.

  The payout control board 120 controls the payout of the game ball and the launch of the game ball based on the reception of the payout control command from the main control board 110. The payout control board 120 includes a payout control unit 121 that drives the game ball payout device 100 to control the payout of the game ball, and a launch control unit 122 that drives the game ball launching device 26 to control the release of the game ball.

  The payout control unit 121 includes a payout CPU 121a that performs calculation processing, a payout ROM 121b that stores a payout program, a payout RAM 121c that serves as a work area during the calculation processing, an input port and an output port for payout control, and the like. The payout CPU 121a receives an operation clock from a crystal oscillator (not shown), reads out a payout control program stored in the payout ROM 121b, and performs arithmetic processing related to payout of the game ball while utilizing the payout RAM 121c, so that the game ball payout device 100 Or a predetermined command based on the result of the arithmetic processing is transmitted to the main control board 110, the effect control board 130, or the like.

  To the input port of the payout control unit 121, an open detection switch 31a, a tray full detection switch 32a, a payout ball detection switch 100a provided in the game ball payout device 100, and the like are connected.

  When an opening detection signal indicating that the glass frame 4 is opened is input from the opening detection switch 31a, the payout control unit 121 transmits a frame opening error designation command to the effect control board 130, and the opening detection signal When the input stops, a frame opening error release designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 130. In the effect control board 130, when the frame opening error designation command is received, the opening error notification is performed, and when the frame opening error release designation command is received, the opening error notification is terminated.

  A payout motor 100 b provided in the game ball payout device 100 is connected to an output port of the payout control unit 121. When the payout control unit 121 receives a payout command from the main control board 110, the payout motor 100b is driven to perform a control for paying out a predetermined number of game balls, and a payout ball detection switch 100a discharges a predetermined number of game balls. When it is detected, the control for paying out the game ball is ended.

  The launch control unit 122 includes a control circuit, an input port, an output port, and the like (not shown). The touch sensor 15a and the firing volume 15b are connected to the input port of the firing control unit 122, and the ball feed solenoid 11b and the firing solenoid 28b are connected to the output port of the firing control unit 122.

  When the firing control unit 122 detects that the player's hand is touching the firing handle 15 by a touch signal input from the touch sensor 15a, the firing control unit 122 permits energization to the firing solenoid 28b and detects from the firing volume 15b. When it is detected that the turning angle of the launching handle 15 has been changed by the signal, the launching solenoid 28b is driven so that the launching intensity is in accordance with the turning angle of the launching handle 15, and the game ball is launched. Yes.

  The launching solenoid 28b is composed of a rotary solenoid, and the launching member 28 is directly connected to the rotating shaft, and the launching member 28 rotates to launch the game ball A by rotating the rotating shaft. . Since the operation of the firing solenoid 28b is set to about 99.9 (times / minute) from the frequency based on the output period of the crystal oscillator provided in the firing control unit 122, the game ball is fired for 1 minute. The number is about 99.9 (pieces / minute). That is, the game ball is fired about every 0.6 seconds.

  The effect control board 130 receives a command from the main control board 110 and controls an effect related to the game. The effect control board 130 includes a sub CPU 130a that performs arithmetic processing, a sub ROM 130b that stores an effect control program, an effect control unit 130m that includes a sub RAM 130c that serves as a work area during the arithmetic processing, and a first image display device (main liquid crystal display). ) 70 and the image control unit 140 for controlling the second image display device (sub liquid crystal) 71, the sound control unit 150 for controlling the audio output device (speaker) 9, the frame lighting device 10 and the panel lighting device 74. A lamp control unit 160, a drive control unit 170 that controls the effect button drive motor 17b and the panel drive device 75, and an input port and an output port for effect control are provided.

  The sub CPU 130a receives the operation clock from the crystal oscillator, reads out the game program stored in the sub ROM 130b, performs the processing related to the presentation while using the sub RAM 130c as a work area, and receives the command received from the main control board 110. Various control units (image control unit 140, sound control unit 150, lamp control unit 160, drive control unit 170) execute various effects in response to input signals from the button detection switch 17a and the cross key detection switch 19a. Control to output (output data and commands).

  An effect button detection switch 17a, a cross key detection switch 19a, and the like are connected to the input port of the effect control board 130. On the effect control board 130, an effect button detection signal indicating that the effect button 17 has been operated is input from the effect button detection switch 17a, or a cross key detection indicating that the cross key 19 has been operated from the cross key detection switch 19a. When a signal (up button detection signal, left button detection signal, down button detection signal, right button detection signal) is input, processing for executing an effect corresponding to the detection signal is performed.

  The image control unit 140 receives the command from the effect control unit 130m and performs control to display a predetermined image on the first image display device (main liquid crystal) 70 and the second image display device (sub liquid crystal) 71. The image control unit 140 includes a display control CPU 140a that performs arithmetic processing, a display control ROM 140b that stores a display control program, a display control RAM 140c that serves as a work area during arithmetic processing, and a drawing that includes a VDP (Video Display Processor) as an image processor. A control unit 141, a CGROM 142 storing image data and the like, a VRAM 143 having a frame buffer and the like for temporarily storing drawing data generated from the image data, and an output port are provided.

  The display control CPU 140a receives the operation clock from the crystal oscillator, reads the display control program stored in the display control ROM 140b, and utilizes the display control RAM 140c to make the first image display device (main liquid crystal) 70 and the second image display device. Control for displaying an image on (sub liquid crystal) 71 is performed.

  The display control ROM 140b includes a mask ROM, a display control program for displaying an image, a display list generation program for generating a display list, an animation pattern for displaying an animation of a production pattern, and animation scene information. Etc. are stored.

  This animation pattern is referred to when displaying an animation that constitutes the specific content of the effect by the image, and the animation pattern is associated with the animation scene information, the display order of each animation scene, and the like. The animation scene information includes weight frame (display time), target data (sprite identification number, transfer source address, etc.), drawing parameters (sprite display position, display magnification, transmittance, etc.), drawing method. The first image display device (main liquid crystal) 70 and the second image display device (sub liquid crystal) 71 include various information such as a duty ratio that is a luminance parameter.

  A drawing control unit (VDP) 141 is connected to the CGROM 142 in which image data is stored, and generates drawing data that is a source of a video signal (RGB signal, etc.) based on a command and image data from the display control CPU 140a. To do. The image data includes images (frames) to be displayed on the first image display device (main liquid crystal) 70 and the second image display device (sub liquid crystal) 71, for example, an effect symbol image, a landscape image constituting a background of the effect symbol, a character This is material data representing individual images such as images and serif images. On the other hand, the drawing data is synthetic data representing an image of the entire frame formed by combining (superimposing) individual images.

  The CGROM 142 includes a flash memory, an EEPROM, an EPROM, a mask ROM, and the like. The CGROM 142 compresses and stores image data (sprites, movies, etc.) composed of a collection of pixel information in a predetermined range of pixels (for example, 32 × 32 pixels). ing. The pixel information is composed of color number information for specifying a color number for each pixel and an α value indicating the transparency of the image. The CGROM 142 is read out in units of image data by a drawing control unit (VDP) 141, and image processing is performed in units of image data of this frame.

  Further, the CGROM 142 stores palette data in which color number information for specifying a color number and display color information for actually displaying colors are associated with each other without being compressed. Note that the CGROM 142 may have a configuration in which only a part of the image data is compressed without being compressed. As a movie compression method, various known compression methods such as MPEG4 can be used.

  The VRAM 143 is configured by an SRAM that can write or read image data at high speed. The VRAM 143 is a display list storage area for temporarily storing the display list output from the display control CPU 140a, and a frame buffer corresponding to the first image display device (main liquid crystal) 70 and the second image display device (sub liquid crystal) 71. It has an area etc.

  The frame buffer area is a storage area for drawing or displaying an image, and further includes a first frame buffer area and a second frame buffer area. The first frame buffer area and the second frame buffer area are alternately switched to a “drawing frame buffer” and a “display frame buffer” each time drawing is started.

  Therefore, the drawing control unit (VDP) 141 draws the drawing data stored in the CGROM 142 in the “drawing frame buffer” of the frame buffer area of the VRAM 143 based on the instruction (display list) from the effect control CPU 140a, and the frame. Drawing data is read from the “display frame buffer” in the buffer area, a video signal (LVDS signal, RGB signal, etc.) is generated based on the read drawing data, and the first image display device (main liquid crystal) 70 and the second image data are displayed. The image is output to an image display device (sub liquid crystal) 71 to display various images.

  The drawing control unit (VDP) 141 is supplied with an operation clock from a crystal oscillator. By dividing the operation clock, the first image display device (main liquid crystal) 70 and the second image display device ( A synchronization signal (horizontal synchronization signal / vertical synchronization signal) for synchronizing with the sub liquid crystal) 71 is generated and output to the first image display device (main liquid crystal) 70 and the second image display device (sub liquid crystal) 71.

  Further, a general-purpose board 72 that converts image data into a predetermined image format and outputs it between the image control unit 140 and the first image display device (main liquid crystal) 70 and the second image display device (sub liquid crystal) 71. Is connected. The general-purpose board 72 has a bridge function for converting into an image format corresponding to the performance of the first image display device (main liquid crystal) 70 and the second image display device (sub liquid crystal) 71 for displaying image data. Absorbs the difference in resolution between connecting a 19 inch liquid crystal display device of SXGA (1280 dots × 1080 dots) and a 17 inch liquid crystal display device of XGA (1024 dots × 768 dots) .

  The sound control unit 150 is connected to the audio output device 9, and based on various effect data (including commands) transmitted from the effect control unit 130m, the first image display device (main liquid crystal) 70 and the second image. In accordance with the display on the display device (sub liquid crystal) 71, control is performed to output audio data, music data, and the like from the audio output device 9.

  The lamp control unit 160 is connected to the frame illumination device 10 and the panel illumination device 74, and is based on various production data (including commands) transmitted from the production control unit 130m (sub CPU 130a). A light emission effect is performed by performing lighting control such as turning on, turning off, or blinking the LEDs of the device 10 and the panel lighting device 74.

  The drive control unit 170 is connected to the effect button drive motor 17b and the board drive device 75, and the effect button drive is performed based on various effect data (including commands) transmitted from the effect control unit 130m (sub CPU 130a). An operation effect is performed by performing drive control of a drive source such as a motor or a solenoid of the motor 17b and the panel drive device 75.

  The power supply board 180 supplies a power supply voltage to the gaming machine 1 (the main control board 110, the payout control board 120, the effect control board 130, and various electronic components). The power supply board 180 detects whether or not a power failure (power failure) has occurred, and outputs a power failure detection signal 182 to the main control board 110 based on the occurrence of the power failure (power failure). A backup power supply circuit 183 is provided for supplying backup power to the main control board 110 and the payout control board 120 when power is interrupted (power failure).

  The power interruption detection circuit 182 monitors the power supply voltage supplied to the gaming machine 1 and outputs a power interruption detection signal to the main control board 110 when the power supply voltage becomes a predetermined value or less. More specifically, the main CPU 110a whose power interruption detection signal is at a high level is in an operable state, and when the power interruption detection signal is at a low level, the main CPU 110a is in an operation stop state.

  The backup power supply circuit 183 includes a capacitor that stores electricity when the game machine is energized, and the power supply voltage for backup stored in the capacitor when the power interruption (power failure) occurs is supplied to the main RAM 110c of the main control board 110 or the payout control. Supply to the payout RAM 121c of the substrate 120. As a result, the stored contents of the main RAM 110c and the payout RAM 121c are retained even when the power is interrupted (power failure), and the game control state is restored to the state before the power failure (power failure) occurs after recovery from the power failure (power failure). It can be restored. Note that backup power may be supplied to the effect control board 130.

(Description of gaming state)
Next, the gaming state when the game progresses will be described. In the present embodiment, there are “low probability gaming state” and “high probability gaming state” as the states related to the special symbol jackpot lottery, and “non-short-time gaming state” as the state relating to the movable member 48 of the second starting port 47. And “short-time gaming state”. The states related to the jackpot lottery (low-probability gaming state, high-probability gaming state) and the states relating to the movable member 48 (non-short-time gaming state, short-time gaming state) can be associated with each other or can be made independent. . That means
(1) In the case of “low probability gaming state” and “short-time gaming state” (first specific gaming state),
(2) In the case of “low probability gaming state” and “non-temporary gaming state” (normal gaming state),
(3) In the case of “high probability gaming state” and “time saving gaming state” (second specific gaming state),
(4) It is possible to provide a “high probability gaming state” and a “non-temporary gaming state” (third specific gaming state).
Note that the gaming state when the game is started, that is, the initial gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is a “low probability gaming state” and is set to a “non-short-time gaming state”. Is referred to as a “normal gaming state”.

  In the present embodiment, the “low probability gaming state” means that the winning probability of jackpot in the jackpot lottery of special symbols performed on the condition that a game ball has entered the first starting port 45 or the second starting port 47 For example, it means a gaming state set as low as 1/299. On the other hand, the “high probability gaming state” refers to a gaming state in which the jackpot winning probability is improved as compared to the low probability gaming state, and the jackpot winning probability is set to be, for example, 1 / 59.8. . Therefore, in the “high probability gaming state”, it is easier to win a jackpot than in the “low probability gaming state”. Note that the low probability gaming state is changed to the high probability gaming state after the jackpot game described later is finished.

  In this embodiment, the jackpot that triggers the transition to the high probability gaming state is called “probability jackpot”, and the jackpot that triggers the transition to the low probability gaming state is called “ordinary jackpot”.

  In the present embodiment, “non-short-time gaming state” means the average variation time of the normal symbol corresponding to the lottery result in the normal symbol winning lottery performed on the condition that the game ball has passed through the normal gate 44. Is a game state that is set longer than the “short-time game state” and that the opening time of the second start port 47 when winning in the win is easily set. For example, when a game ball passes through the normal symbol gate 44, a normal symbol winning lottery is performed, and the normal symbol display unit 62 displays a variation of the normal symbol. For example, the display is stopped after 30 seconds. If the lottery result is a win, the second start port 47 is controlled to be opened for 0.2 seconds, for example, after the normal symbol stop display.

  On the other hand, the “short-time gaming state” means that the average variation time of the normal symbol corresponding to the lottery result in the normal symbol winning lottery performed on the condition that the game ball has passed through the ordinary gate 44 is used. A gaming state that is set shorter than the “non-short-time gaming state” and is set to be longer than the “non-short-time gaming state”, for example, the opening time of the second start port 47 when winning in the win is 2.5 seconds, for example. Say. Further, in the “non-short-time gaming state”, the probability of winning in the normal symbol winning lottery is set to be low, for example, 1/128, and in the “short-time gaming state”, the probability of winning in the normal symbol lottery is, for example, 127. / 128 is set high. Therefore, in the “short-time gaming state”, when the game ball passes through the normal gate 44 than in the “non-short-time gaming state”, the second start port 47 is more easily controlled to the open mode. Thus, in the “short-time gaming state”, the player can advantageously advance the game without consuming the game ball.

  In the embodiment, the “short time gaming state” is set so that the fluctuation time of the normal symbol, the opening time of the second start opening 47, and the winning probability of the normal symbol lottery are more advantageous than the “non-short time gaming state”. Has been. However, the “short-time gaming state” may be set so that only one of the normal symbol variation time, the opening time of the second start opening 47, and the normal symbol lottery winning probability is advantageous. Further, in the non-time-saving gaming state, the probability of winning in the normal symbol winning lottery may be, for example, 0/128.

  Next, details of various tables stored in the main ROM 110b will be described with reference to FIGS.

(Special design jackpot lottery determination table)
FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating a jackpot determination table. Specifically, FIG. 5A is a jackpot determination table for the first special symbol triggered by the entry of a game ball into the first start opening 45, and FIG. 5B shows the second start. It is a jackpot determination table for the second special symbol triggered by the game ball entering the mouth 47. In the tables of FIG. 5A and FIG. 5B, the jackpot probabilities are the same.

  As shown in FIGS. 5 (a) and 5 (b), the jackpot determination table includes a probability game state, a jackpot determination acquired when a game ball enters the first start port 45 or the second start port 47. The jackpot determination value for determining the random number for use and the determination result of the jackpot lottery are associated with each other.

  The main CPU 110a refers to the jackpot determination table for the first special symbol or the jackpot determination table for the second special symbol shown in FIG. 5 (a) and FIG. 5 (b), and acquires the current probability gaming state and the acquired jackpot Based on the determination random number value, it is determined whether it is “big hit” or “lost”.

  For example, according to the jackpot determination table for the first special symbol shown in FIG. 5 (a), it is determined that the two jackpot determination random numbers “7” and “8” are jackpots in the low probability gaming state. Is done. On the other hand, in the high-probability gaming state, ten jackpot determination random numbers from “7” to “16” are determined to be jackpots. If the random number is other than the above, it is determined as “lost”.

  Therefore, since the random number range of the jackpot determination random number value is 0 to 597, the probability of being determined to be a jackpot in the low probability gaming state is 1/299, and is determined to be a jackpot in the high probability gaming state. Probability increases by a factor of 5 to 1 / 58.9. In addition, the probability determined to be a big hit is not limited to five times, and may be set to an arbitrary value such as three times or ten times.

(Special symbol judgment table)
FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating a special symbol determination table for determining a special symbol stop symbol corresponding to the determination result of the jackpot lottery. Specifically, FIG. 6A is a special symbol determination table for jackpots that is referred to in order to determine (determine) a stop symbol of a special symbol in the case of winning the jackpot, and FIG. It is a symbol determination table for losing referred to in order to determine (determine) a stop symbol of a special symbol at the time of losing.

  As shown in FIG. 6A, in the special symbol determination table for jackpots, the type of the start opening (type of special symbol display) that the game ball has won and the first start port 45 or the second start port 47 are displayed. The jackpot symbol determination value for determining the jackpot symbol determination random value acquired when the game ball enters, the determination result (special symbol type), the special symbol (stop symbol data), and the special symbol An effect designating command transmitted to the effect control board 130 as information indicating the type is associated.

  As shown in FIG. 6B, in the special symbol determination table for losing, it is acquired when the type of the special symbol indicator and the game ball enters the first start port 45 or the second start port 47. A jackpot symbol determination value for determining a jackpot symbol determination random value, a determination result (special symbol type), a special symbol (stop symbol data), and information indicating the type of the special symbol are transmitted to the effect control board 130. The effect designating command to be performed is associated. It should be noted that a plurality of special symbols and special symbol determination values may be associated with each other so that a plurality of special symbols can be determined even in the case of a loss.

The main CPU 110a refers to the special symbol determination table shown in FIG. 6 and determines the type of special symbol (stop symbol data) based on the type of the special symbol display device, the jackpot symbol determination random value, and the like. Become.
Then, at the time of starting the change of the special symbol, an effect designating command as information indicating the type of the special symbol is determined based on the determined special symbol type (stop symbol data). Here, the effect designating command is composed of 2-byte data, and 1-byte MODE data for identifying the control command classification and 1-byte DATA indicating the contents of the control command to be executed. It consists of data. The same applies to a variation pattern designation command described later.

  Here, as will be described later, the type of jackpot game (see FIG. 7) and the game state after the jackpot game end (see FIG. 10) are determined by the type of special symbol (stop symbol data). It can be said that the type of symbol determines the type of jackpot game and the game state after the jackpot game ends.

(Big hit game control table)
FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a jackpot game control table for determining the progress of the jackpot state (special game state) when the jackpot lottery is determined as a determination result of the jackpot lottery. The jackpot game control table includes a special symbol type (stop symbol data), a jackpot state (special game state) opening time, and a big prize opening opening / closing control table for determining the opening / closing mode of the big prize opening 50, The ending time of the jackpot state (special game state) is associated.

The main CPU 110a refers to the jackpot game control table shown in FIG. 7, and determines the opening time, the big prize opening / closing control table (not shown), and the ending time based on the stop symbol data. In addition, since the number of rounds in the jackpot state (special game state) is determined by determining the type of the big prize opening / closing table, FIG. 7 shows the number of rounds in the jackpot state (special game state), etc. Is supplementarily described.
In the special winning opening / closing control table, a table number (TBL.No), a round number indicating the number of rounds of the jackpot game (special game state), and the number of times the special winning opening 50 is opened during one round are shown. The special electric operation number (K), the opening time of the special winning opening 50, and the closing time (interval time) during which the special winning opening 50 is closed between rounds are associated with each other.

(Game state setting table)
FIG. 8 is a game state setting table for determining the game state after the end of the jackpot game (special game state). As shown in FIG. 8, the type of special symbol display (the type of start opening where the game ball has won), the stop symbol data of the special symbol, the short-time game state, the short-time game number (J), and the stochastic game state And the number of high probability games (X) are associated with each other.

  The main CPU 110a refers to the gaming state setting table shown in FIG. 8, and at the end of the jackpot, based on the start opening type and the special symbol stop symbol data, the short-time gaming state, the number of short-time gaming times (J), the probability gaming state, and the high The probability game number (X) is determined. Note that when the low probability game state is determined as the probability game state, the high probability game count (X) is not determined.

  As a feature of the game state setting table shown in FIG. 8 in this embodiment, the number of short-time games (J) and the number of high-probability games (X) are shown in the case of special symbols 10 to 12 and special symbols 20 and 21. The point is set not to infinity but to 10,000 times. However, in the high-probability gaming state, the probability of winning the jackpot lottery before 10,000 jackpot lotteries are performed is extremely high, so the short-time gaming state and the high-probability gaming state may continue until the next jackpot lottery is won. I can say that.

(Variation pattern determination table)
9 and 10 are diagrams showing a variation pattern determination table that is referred to when performing variation display of special symbols. FIG. 9 is a variation pattern determination table that is referred to when a special symbol variation display is performed by entering a game ball into the first start opening 45, and FIG. It is a variation pattern determination table referred to when performing variation display of special symbols by entering a ball.

  The special symbol variation pattern determination tables of FIGS. 9 and 10 include a lottery (judgment) result of the big win lottery, the type of special symbol (stop symbol data), and the first start port 45 or the second start port 47. The random number for reach determination acquired when the ball enters and the first special symbol hold number (U1) that is the current number of the first hold or the second special symbol hold that is the current number of the second hold The number of reserved balls indicating the number (U2), a random number value for determining a special figure variation pattern obtained when a game ball enters the first start port 45 or the second start port 47, and a special pattern variation pattern ( Number), the variation time of the special symbol, and the variation pattern designation command indicating the variation pattern (number) are associated with each other.

  Therefore, it can be said that the “special symbol variation pattern” can specify at least the jackpot lottery determination result and the special symbol variation time. In addition, when the determination result of the big hit lottery is lost, the reach determination random number is referred to, but in the case of the big win, a reach is generated except in special cases, so the reach determination random number is not referred to. Yes. In addition, the random number range for reach determination and the random number value for special figure variation pattern determination are set to 100 (0 to 99).

  Further, in the special symbol variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 9 and FIG. 10, when the number of reserved balls (U1 or U2) of the special symbol increases, the variation pattern 1 (normally so that the average variation time of the special symbol is shortened) Fluctuation pattern 2 (shortening variation: variation time 3 seconds) is more easily determined than variation: variation time 13.5 seconds. Further, in the variation pattern table shown in FIG. 9, when the number of reserved balls (U1 or U2) of the special symbol increases, the variation pattern 3 (normal variation: variation time 7 seconds) than the variation pattern 4 (normal reach: variation time 20 seconds). ) Is easily determined.

  Although the maximum number of reserved balls (U1 or U2) for a special symbol may be “4”, the variation pattern of the special symbol is determined after subtracting 1 from the number of reserved balls for the special symbol. Therefore, “4” is not set as the number of reserved balls.

  The main CPU 110a refers to the special symbol variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 9 and FIG. 10, and determines the lottery (judgment) result of the big hit lottery, the special symbol type (stop symbol data), the reach determination random number value, the special symbol Based on the number of reserved balls (U1 or U2) and the random number value for determining the special symbol variation pattern, the variation pattern of the special symbol and the variation time of the special symbol are determined. Based on the determined special symbol variation pattern, a special symbol variation pattern designation command is generated and transmitted to the effect control board 130.

  Here, the special symbol variation pattern designation command is composed of 1-byte MODE data for identifying the command classification and 1-byte DATA data indicating the content (function) of the command. In the present embodiment, when the MODE data is “E6H”, a special symbol variation pattern designation command of the first special symbol display device 60 corresponding to the winning of the game ball at the first start opening 45 is shown. When it is “E7H”, a special symbol variation pattern designation command of the second special symbol display 61 corresponding to the winning of the game ball in the second starting port 47 is indicated.

  In addition, in the effect control board 130, as will be described later, the effect content related to the change display of the effect symbol 70a is determined based on the change pattern (variation pattern designation command) of the special symbol. In the rightmost column of the special symbol variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 9 and FIG. 10, the content of the effect such as the effect symbol 70a (variation effect pattern) is described as a reference.

  Here, as the production contents, here, “normal fluctuation” and “shortening fluctuation” mean that the plurality of production symbols 70a fluctuate at high speed and stop without reaching, Normal fluctuations and shortening fluctuations are different in that the shortening fluctuations are completed in a shorter fluctuation time than the normal fluctuations.

  In addition, “reach” is a variation mode that gives a player a sense of expectation of jackpot, such that a part of the combination of effect symbols 70a that informs the jackpot is temporarily stopped and other effect symbols 70a fluctuate. Means. For example, when the combination of the three-digit effect symbol 70a of “777” is set as the combination of effect symbols 70a for notifying the jackpot (a jackpot result mode), the two effect symbols 70a are “ 7 "means that the temporary stop is performed, and the remaining effect symbol 70a is changing in the central region.

  Note that the “temporary stop” means that the effect design 70a is slightly shaken or the effect design 70a is deformed to a small extent, so that it appears to the player as if the effect design 70a is stopped (completely stopped). Not).

  In addition, “normal reach” means a reach with low expectation of jackpot where two effect symbols 70a temporarily stop in the left region and right region, and the remaining one effect symbol 70a fluctuates in the central region. In the present embodiment, although not big hit by “normal reach”, the big hit may be made by “normal reach”.

  “SP reach” means a super reach with a higher degree of expectation of jackpot than a normal reach. For example, it refers to a mode in which the effect symbol 70a in the central area that is not temporarily stopped changes specially or a special character is displayed.

“SP reach 1” to “SP reach 3” shown in FIG. 9 indicate effects in which SP reach (SP reach 1 to 3) is performed after normal reach. “SP reach 1” to “SP reach 3” are effects different from each other. For example, characters, backgrounds, etc. appearing in SP reach are different in “SP reach 1” to “SP reach 3”.
Then, as “SP reach 1”, “SP reach 2”, and “SP reach 3”, the expected value (expected degree) that becomes a big hit increases.

  “SPSP reach” means a special reach that is performed after super reach and has a higher expectation of jackpot than super reach. For example, an effect such as “a hero character fights against an enemy character is performed.

“SPSP reach 1” to “SPSP reach 3” shown in FIG. 9 indicate effects in which SPSP reach (SPSP reach 1 to 3) is performed after SP reach following normal reach. “SPSP reach 1” to “SPSP reach 3” are effects different from each other. For example, characters, backgrounds, and the like appearing in SPSP reach are different in “SPSP reach 1” to “SPSP reach 3”.
As the value of “SPSP reach 1”, “SPSP reach 2”, and “SPSP reach 3” is reached, the expected value (expected degree) that is a big hit increases.

  Further, the “special reach” is a reach production dedicated to the special symbol change display by entering the game ball into the second starting port 47. In the “special reach”, for example, a dedicated character appears. Production is performed.

  “Special reach 1” and “special reach 2” shown in FIG. 10 indicate effects in which special reach (special reach 1, 2) is performed following normal reach. For example, characters, backgrounds, etc. appearing in special reach are shown. Are different for “Special Reach 1” and “Special Reach 2”.

  As the “special reach 1” and “special reach 2” become, the expected value (expected degree) that becomes a big hit increases.

  The variation pattern determination table for special symbols shown in FIGS. 9 and 10 is referred to regardless of the gaming state, but a variation pattern determination table having different variation pattern selection modes for each of a plurality of gaming states is provided. You may make it change the variation pattern determination table referred according to the game state at that time.

(Pre-judgment table for jackpot lottery)
FIG.11 and FIG.12 is a figure which shows the prior determination table for determining in advance the determination result of the special symbol jackpot lottery. FIG. 11 is a pre-judgment table that is referred to when special symbols are changed and displayed by entering a game ball into the first start opening 45. FIG. 12 shows the game ball entering into the second start opening 47. It is a prior determination table referred when performing the variable display of a special symbol by a sphere.

  The pre-judgment tables in FIG. 11 and FIG. 12 include the determination result of the jackpot lottery, the type of special symbol (stop symbol data), and when a game ball enters the first start port 45 or the second start port 47. The random number value for reach determination acquired, the random value for special pattern variation pattern determination acquired when the game ball enters the first start port 45 or the second start port 47, and the planned variation pattern (number) The start opening winning designation command shown is associated.

Here, it is possible to determine in advance whether it is “big hit” or “losing” based on the random number for jackpot determination acquired when the game ball enters the first start port 45 or the second start port 47, and for determining the big hit symbol The type of special game and the presence / absence of the transition to the high probability game state can be determined in advance based on the random value.
Furthermore, since the reach contents (presence / absence of reach, type of reach) and the like can be determined in advance by the reach determination random number value and the special figure variation pattern determination random number value, start winning information (DATA for start winning designation command DATA) ) Can determine information on the type of jackpot and the contents of the production (scheduled variation pattern).

  The main CPU 110a refers to the pre-determination table shown in FIGS. 11 and 12, and based on the determination result of the jackpot lottery, the special symbol type (stop symbol data), the reach determination random value, and the special diagram variation pattern determination random value. The “start winning information” is determined. Then, based on the determined start winning information, a start winning designation command for determining in advance the result of the jackpot lottery is generated and transmitted to the effect control board 130.

  This start winning designation command is composed of 1-byte MODE data for identifying the command classification and 1-byte DATA data indicating the content (function) of the command. In the present embodiment, when the MODE data is “E8H”, a start winning designation command corresponding to the winning of the game ball is shown at the first start opening 45, and when the MODE data is “E9H”, the second start opening is indicated. 47 shows a start winning designation command corresponding to the winning of a game ball.

  The pre-determination tables shown in FIGS. 11 and 12 are similar to the special symbol variation pattern determination tables shown in FIGS. 9 and 10. However, while the prior determination table shown in FIGS. 11 and 12 is used when a game ball enters the first start opening 45 or the second start opening 47, the special symbol variation pattern shown in FIGS. 9 and 10 is used. The decision table is different in that it is used at the start of special symbol variation. In addition, it is also different whether or not “the number of reserved balls” is referred to.

  Therefore, in the pre-determination tables shown in FIGS. 11 and 12, the jackpot type and the variation pattern type can be determined, but the jackpot lottery determination result is “losing” and the reach determination random value is “0”. In the case of ˜89 ”, the planned variation pattern is the variation pattern 1 to 4, but it is impossible to determine whether the planned variation pattern is“ normal variation ”,“ shortening variation ”, or“ normal reach ”.

  The special symbol prior determination tables shown in FIGS. 11 and 12 are referred to regardless of the gaming state at that time. However, a preliminary determination table having a different variation pattern selection mode for each of the plurality of gaming states is provided. The prior determination table to be referred to may be changed according to the gaming state at that time.

  FIG. 13 is a diagram showing a table relating to the normal symbol and the movable member 48 of the second start port 47. Specifically, FIG. 13A is a diagram showing a normal symbol hit determination table used for the normal symbol winning lottery, and FIG. 13B is a normal symbol corresponding to the normal symbol winning lottery result. FIG. 13C is a diagram showing a normal symbol variation pattern determination table for determining a regular symbol variation time, and FIG. 13D is a diagram showing a symbol stop symbol determination table. It is a figure which shows the open mode table of the 2nd starting port for determining the open mode of the movable member 48 in the winning state (auxiliary game) which generate | occur | produces when winning a winning design lottery.

(Normal hit judgment table for symbols)
As shown in FIG. 13A, the winning determination table includes presence / absence of a short-time gaming state, a random number for winning determination acquired when a game ball passes through the general gate 44, and a determination result of winning lottery. It is associated.
The main CPU 110a refers to the winning determination table shown in FIG. 13A, and determines whether it is “winning” or “lost” based on the current short-time gaming state and the acquired random number for winning determination.

  For example, according to the hit determination table shown in FIG. 13 (a), when it is in the non-short game state, it is determined that one hit determination random number value of “127” is a win, and when it is in the short time game state, “1” ”To“ 127 ”, 127 hit determination random number values are determined to be hits. Therefore, the probability of being determined to be winning in the non-short game state is 1/128, and the probability of being determined to be winning in the time-saving gaming state is 127/128.

(Stop symbol determination table for normal symbols)
In the stop symbol determination table shown in FIG. 13B, the presence / absence of the short-time gaming state, the lottery result of the winning lottery, the random number for winning symbol acquired when the game ball passes through the normal gate 44, The normal symbol type (stop normal symbol data) is associated with a general symbol designation command transmitted to the effect control board 130 as information indicating the normal symbol type.

The main CPU 110a refers to the stop symbol determination table shown in FIG. 13B, and based on the current short time gaming state, the winning lottery result, and the acquired winning symbol random value, the normal symbol display 62 Normal symbols and stop symbol data to be stopped and displayed are determined.
Then, at the start of normal symbol variation, based on the determined normal symbol (stop symbol data) type, a general symbol designating command as information indicating the normal symbol type is determined and transmitted to the effect control board 130.

(Normal pattern change pattern determination table)
In the variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 13C, the presence / absence of the short-time gaming state, the lottery result of the winning lottery, and the variation for determining the ordinary variation pattern obtained when the game ball passes through the ordinary gate 44 The numerical value, the normal symbol change time, and the normal symbol change designation command transmitted to the effect control board 130 as information indicating the normal symbol change time are associated with each other.

The main CPU 110a refers to the variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 13C, and based on the current short time gaming state, the lottery result of the winning lottery, and the random variation value for determining the regular variation pattern, the variation time of the normal symbol Will be determined.
Then, at the start of normal symbol variation, based on the determined variation time, a common symbol variation designation command as information indicating the variation time of the normal symbol is determined and transmitted to the effect control board 130.

  As a feature of the variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 13 (c), the variation time (3 seconds or 5 seconds) of the short-time gaming state is shorter than the variation time (30 seconds or 40 seconds) of the non-short gaming state. It is configured.

(Opening mode table of the second starting port)
In the opening mode table shown in FIG. 13 (d), the normal symbol (stopped normal data), the maximum number of times of opening (S) of the second start port 47 (movable member 48), and the opening of the hit state (auxiliary game) are displayed. Time, the first opening time and closing time of the second starting port 47 (movable member 48), the interval time between the first closing time and the second opening time, the second opening time and closing time Time is associated.

  The main CPU 110a refers to the release mode table shown in FIG. 13D, and based on the stop symbol data, the maximum number of times the second start port 47 (movable member 48) is opened, the opening time, the first opening time, and the closing time Determine the time, interval time, second opening time and closing time.

  In the release mode table shown in FIG. 13D, the release mode based on the stop symbol data = 02 (normal symbol 2) is more advantageous to the player than the release mode based on the stop symbol data = 01 (normal symbol 1). The release mode based on stop symbol data = 03 (ordinary symbol 3) is an open mode that is more advantageous to the player than the release mode based on stop symbol data = 02 (normal symbol 2).

  As shown in the stop symbol determination table of FIG. 13 (b), stop symbol data = 3 (ordinary symbol 3) that is the most game for the player is determined when winning in the short-time gaming state. As a result, in the short-time gaming state, the second start port 47 (movable member 48) is operated so as to be more advantageous to the player than in the non-short-time gaming state.

(Various storage areas)
FIG. 14 is a diagram showing various storage areas set in the main RAM 110c. Specifically, FIG. 14A is a diagram showing a special symbol holding storage area in which various information is stored when a game ball enters the first start port 45 and / or the second start port 47. FIG. 14 (b) is a diagram showing the configuration of each storage unit in the special symbol storage area, and FIG. 14 (c) shows various information stored when a game ball passes through the general gate 44. FIG. 14D is a diagram showing a configuration of each storage unit of the normal symbol hold storage area.

  As shown in FIG. 14 (a), the special symbol reservation storage area is divided into a first special symbol reservation storage area, a second special symbol reservation storage area, and a special symbol storage area, and the first special symbol reservation storage area. The storage unit and the second special symbol holding storage area are divided from the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit, respectively, and the special symbol related storage area is configured by the 0th storage unit.

  As shown in FIG. 14B, each storage unit has a jackpot determination random number storage area for storing a jackpot determination random number value and a jackpot symbol determination random number storage area for storing a jackpot symbol determination random value. And a reach determination random number storage area for storing a reach determination random number value and a special figure variation pattern determination random number storage region for storing a special figure variation pattern determination random value.

  Then, when a game ball enters the first start opening 45, the special symbol determination information (big hit) is stored in the storage unit with the smallest number among the storage units in which no random number is stored in the first special symbol storage area. A random number for determination, a random number for jackpot symbol determination, a random number for reach determination, and a random number for special figure fluctuation pattern determination) are stored. In addition, when a game ball enters the second start port 47, the special figure determination information (in the second special symbol holding storage area, the storage unit with the smallest number among the storage units in which no random number is stored) A jackpot determination random number, a jackpot symbol determination random number, a reach determination random number, and a special figure variation pattern determination random number) are stored.

  The 0th storage part of the special symbol storage area is stored in the first storage part of the storage area of the first special symbol reservation storage area or the second special symbol reservation storage area that satisfies the start condition of the variable symbol display. As the stored special figure determination information is shifted, the special figure determination information related to the current special symbol variation display is stored.

  As shown in FIG. 14C, the normal symbol holding storage area is divided from the 0th storage unit to the fourth storage unit, and each storage unit stores a hit determination random number for storing a hit determination random number value. Divided into a storage area, a random number storage area for determining a winning symbol for storing a random number value for determining a winning pattern, and a random number storage area for determining a normal pattern variation pattern for storing a random value for determining a normal pattern variation pattern Yes.

  Then, when a game ball passes through the general gate 44, the storage unit with the smallest number among the storage units in which the random numbers are not stored among the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit of the normal symbol holding storage area. Common figure determination information (random number for winning determination, random number for determining winning pattern, random number for determining normal pattern variation pattern (see FIG. 14D)) is stored. The 0th storage unit shifts the common symbol determination information stored in the first storage unit when the start condition of the normal symbol variation display is satisfied, so that the normal symbol determination related to the current normal symbol variation display is performed. Information will be stored.

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

(Main processing of main control board)
The main process of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing main processing of the main control board 110.

  When a power supply voltage is supplied from the power supply board 180, a system reset occurs in the main CPU 110a, and the main CPU 110a performs the following main processing.

  First, in step S10, the main CPU 110a performs an initialization process. In this process, the main CPU 110a reads a startup program from the main ROM 110b and initializes a flag stored in the main RAM 110c in response to power-on.

  In step S20, the main CPU 110a performs a process of updating the reach determination random number value and the jackpot symbol determination random number value for determining the variation mode (variation time) of the special symbol.

  In step S30, the main CPU 110a updates the jackpot determining initial value random number, the jackpot symbol determining initial value random number, the hit determining initial value random number, and the winning symbol determining initial value random number.

  In step S40, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not a power interruption has occurred. Specifically, it is determined whether or not a power failure detection signal is input from the power failure detection circuit of the power supply substrate 180. If the power failure detection signal is not input (S40: No), the process proceeds to step S20. When the power interruption detection signal is input (S40: Yes), the process proceeds to step S41.

  In step S41, the main CPU 110a sets an interrupt prohibition for prohibiting the timer interrupt, performs a process of clearing the output port in step S42, calculates a checksum of the main RAM 110c in step S43, and stores it in a predetermined storage area. In step S44, a process for turning on the backup flag to be referred to upon recovery from the power interruption is performed. In step S45, a process for prohibiting the RAM access is performed, and the process waits until the supply of the power supply voltage is completely cut off. .

(Timer interrupt processing of main control board)
The timer interrupt process of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing timer interrupt processing in the main control board 110. A clock pulse is generated every predetermined period (4 milliseconds) by the reset clock pulse generation circuit provided on the main control board 110, thereby executing a timer interrupt process described below.

  First, in step S100, the main CPU 110a saves the information stored in the register of the main CPU 110a to the stack area.

  In step S110, the main CPU 110a updates the special symbol time counter, updates the special game timer counter such as the opening time of the special electric accessory, updates the normal symbol time counter, and updates the opening / closing time of the movable member 48. Time control processing for updating various timer counters such as processing is performed. Specifically, a process of subtracting 1 from the special symbol time counter, the special game timer counter, the normal symbol time counter, the start / open timer counter, and the start / close timer counter is performed.

  In step S120, the main CPU 110a determines the jackpot determination random number value, the jackpot symbol determination random number value, the special figure variation pattern determination random value, the hit determination random number value, the hit symbol random number value, the common symbol variation pattern determination random number value. A specific random number update process such as is performed.

  Specifically, each random number value and random number counter are updated by adding +1. When the added random number counter exceeds the maximum value of the random number range (when the random number counter has made one round), the random number counter is returned to 0 and the corresponding initial value random number value is set as a new cyclic initial value. To update the random number.

  In step S130, as in step S30, the main CPU 110a, the big hit determination initial value random value, the big hit symbol determination initial value random value, the small hit symbol determination initial value random value, the hit symbol determination initial value random value, An initial random number update process for updating the initial value random number for winning symbol determination is performed.

  In step S200, the main CPU 110a performs input control processing. In this process, the main CPU 110a performs a variety of general winning opening detection switch 43a, large winning opening detection switch 50a, first starting opening detection switch 45a, second starting opening detection switch 47a, gate detection switch 44a, and winning confirmation detection switch 52a. It is determined whether or not there is an input to the switch. If there is an input, an input control process for setting predetermined data is performed. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S300, the main CPU 110a performs a special figure special electric control process for performing a jackpot lottery, a special symbol display control, an opening / closing control of the special winning opening 50 (opening / closing member 51), a game state control, and the like. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S <b> 400, the main CPU 110 a performs a general power control process for performing winning lottery, normal symbol display control, opening / closing control of the second start port 47 (movable member 48), and the like.

  In step S500, the main CPU 110a performs a payout control process. In this payout control process, the main CPU 110a refers to each prize ball counter, generates payout number designation commands corresponding to various winning ports, and transmits the generated payout number designation commands to the payout control board 120.

  In step S600, the main CPU 110a performs a magnetic / radio wave abnormality determination process. In this magnetic / radio wave abnormality determination process, the main CPU 110a detects the occurrence of a magnetic error or radio wave error based on the input signals from the magnetic detection switch 53a and the radio wave detection switch 54a. A designation command and a radio wave abnormality error designation command are transmitted to the effect control board 130. When the production control board 130 receives a magnetic abnormality error designation command or a radio wave abnormality error designation command, it performs a radio wave error notification or a magnetic error notification to notify that an abnormality has occurred.

  In step S700, the main CPU 110a outputs external information data (game information) output from the game information output terminal board 90, start port opening / closing data output to the second start port opening / closing solenoid 48b, and large winning port opening / closing solenoid 51b. Winning opening / closing data, special symbol display data to be output to the special symbol displays 60 and 61, normal symbol display data to be output to the normal symbol display 62, special symbol hold display data to be output to the special symbol hold indicators 63 and 64, Data creation processing such as normal symbol hold display data to be output to the normal symbol hold indicator 65 is performed.

  In step S800, the main CPU 110a performs output control processing. In this process, a port output process is performed for outputting signals such as the external information data, the start opening / closing data, and the big winning opening / closing data created in S700. In addition, display output processing is performed for outputting signals such as special symbol display data, normal symbol display data, special symbol hold display data, and normal symbol hold display data. Further, a payout command transmission process for transmitting a command set in the payout transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c to the payout control board 120 and a command set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c are sent to the effect control board 130. An effect command transmission process is also performed.

  In step S900, the main CPU 110a restores the information saved in step S100 to the register of the main CPU 110a.

(Input control processing of main control board)
The input control process of the main control board 110 will be described using FIG. FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing input control processing in the main control board 110.

  In step S210, the main CPU 110a performs a general winning opening detection switch input process. In this general winning opening detection switch input process, it is determined whether or not a detection signal is input from the general winning opening detection switch 43a. If there is no input of a detection signal from the general winning opening detection switch 43a, the process proceeds to the next step as it is.

  When a detection signal is input from the general winning opening detection switch 43a, a predetermined data is added to the winning ball counter for the general winning opening and updated, and a winning counter indicating the number of game balls that have entered the winning opening. After updating by adding “1” to (D) (D ← D + 1), the process proceeds to the next step.

  In step S220, the main CPU 110a performs a special winning opening detection switch input process. In this special winning opening detection switch input process, it is determined whether or not a detection signal is input from the special winning opening detection switch 50a. If no detection signal is input from the big prize opening detection switch 50a, the process proceeds to the next step.

  When a detection signal from the big prize opening detection switch 50a is inputted, a predetermined data is added to the prize ball counter for the big prize opening and updated, and the number of game balls entered into the prize opening is indicated. The counter (D) is updated by adding “1” (D ← D + 1), and 1 is added to the number of entries in the big winning opening (C) for counting the number of game balls won in the big winning opening 50 After updating (C ← C + 1), the process proceeds to the next step.

  In step S230, the main CPU 110a performs a first start port detection switch input process. In this first start port detection switch input process, it is determined whether or not a detection signal from the first start port detection switch 45a has been input, that is, whether or not the game ball has won the first start port 45, and a predetermined value is determined. Set the data. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S240, the main CPU 110a performs a second start port detection switch input process. In this second start port detection switch input process, it is determined whether or not a detection signal from the second start port detection switch 47a has been input, that is, whether or not the game ball has won the second start port 47, Set the data. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S250, the main CPU 110a performs gate detection switch input processing. In this gate detection switch input process, it is determined whether or not a detection signal from the gate detection switch 44a has been input, that is, whether or not the game ball has passed the normal gate 44, and predetermined data is set. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S260, the main CPU 110a performs a winning confirmation detection switch input process. In this winning confirmation detection switch input process, it is determined whether or not a detection signal from the winning confirmation detection switch 52a is input, and 1 is subtracted from the winning counter (D) and updated (D ← D-1). It is determined whether or not the value of the pitch counter (D) is within a predetermined determination value range (lower limit value <D <upper limit value), and if it is out of the determination value range, an abnormal winning occurs. As a result, an abnormal winning error designation command is set in the effect transmission data storage area. If it is within the determination value range, the winning confirmation detection switch input process is terminated.

  As a result, an abnormal winning error designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 130, and the sub CPU 130a of the effect control board 130 that has received the abnormal winning error designation command performs an abnormal winning error notification to indicate that an abnormal winning error has occurred. Inform.

(Input processing for the first start port detection switch on the main control board)
The first start port detection switch input process of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing a first start port detection switch input process in the main control board 110.

  First, in step S230-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not a detection signal from the first start port detection switch 45a has been input. When the detection signal from the first start port detection switch 45a is input (S230-1: Yes), the process proceeds to step S230-2, and the detection signal from the first start port detection switch 45a is not input. In the case (S230-1: No), the current first start port detection switch input process is terminated.

  In step S230-2, the main CPU 110a performs a process of adding predetermined data to the start opening prize ball counter used for the prize ball and updating it.

  In step S230-3, the main CPU 110a adds “1” to the pitch counter (D) indicating the number of game balls that have entered the winning opening and updates (D ← D + 1).

  In step S230-4, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the data set in the first special symbol hold count (U1) storage area is less than 4. If the data set in the first special symbol hold count (U1) storage area is less than 4, the process proceeds to step S230-5, and is set in the first special symbol hold count (U1) storage area. If the data is not less than 4, the current first start port detection switch input process is terminated.

  In step S230-5, the main CPU 110a performs a process of adding “1” to the first special symbol reservation number (U1) storage area and updating (U1 ← U1 + 1).

  In step S230-6, the main CPU 110a obtains a jackpot determination random number value, searches for a free storage unit in order from the first storage unit in the first special symbol storage area, and stores the free storage. The random number for jackpot determination acquired in the section is stored.

  In step S230-7, the main CPU 110a acquires a jackpot symbol determination random number value, and searches for a vacant storage unit in order from the first storage unit in the first special symbol hold storage area. The acquired jackpot symbol determination random value is stored in the storage unit.

  In step S230-8, the main CPU 110a acquires a random number value for reach determination and a random number value for special pattern fluctuation pattern determination, and stores storage units that are vacant in order from the first storage unit in the first special symbol storage area. The search is performed, and the reach determination random number value and the special figure variation pattern determination random value are stored in an empty storage unit.

  Thus, the jackpot determination random number value, the jackpot symbol determination random number value, the reach determination random number value, and the special symbol variation pattern determination random number value are stored in the predetermined storage unit of the first special symbol reservation storage area. It becomes.

  In step S230-9, the main CPU 110a performs a first preliminary determination process. In the first pre-determination process, the jackpot lottery pre-determination table shown in FIG. 11 is referred to, and the jackpot determination random number value, the jackpot symbol determination random number value, the reach determination random number value, and the special figure variation pattern determination acquired this time Based on the random number value, first start winning information for indicating the determination information of the first start port in advance is determined.

  In step S230-10, the main CPU 110a sets a first start opening prize designation command based on the first start prize information determined in the first preliminary determination process in step S230-9 in the effect transmission data storage area. .

  As a result, the first start prize information can be transmitted to the effect control board 130 as the first start prize designation command, and the sub CPU 130a of the effect control board 130 that has received the first start prize designation command receives the first start prize designation command. Continuous analysis of a command and a predetermined notice effect over one or more variable displays executed before the start of variable display of the special symbol corresponding to the first start winning designation command It is possible to execute a prefetch effect such as a hold change notice effect that changes the display mode of the notice effect or the hold icon.

  In step S230-11, the main CPU 110a refers to the value stored in the first special symbol hold count (U1) and corresponds to the first special symbol hold count (U1) updated in step S230-5. The first special symbol memory designation command is set in the effect transmission data storage area, and the current first start port detection switch input process is terminated.

(Second control port detection switch input process on the main control board)
The second start port detection switch input process of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing a second start port detection switch input process in the main control board 110.

  First, in step S240-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not a detection signal from the second start port detection switch 47a has been input. When the detection signal from the second start port detection switch 47a is input (S240-1: Yes), the process proceeds to step S240-2, and the detection signal from the second start port detection switch 47a is not input. In the case (S240-1: No), the current second start port detection switch input process is terminated.

  In step S240-2, the main CPU 110a performs a process of adding predetermined data to the starting opening prize ball counter used for a prize ball and updating it.

  In step S240-3, the main CPU 110a adds “1” to the pitch counter (D) indicating the number of game balls that have entered the winning opening and updates (D ← D + 1).

  In step S240-4, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not an auxiliary game (winning state) is in progress. If the auxiliary game (winning state) is in progress (S240-4: Yes), the process proceeds to step S240-9. If the auxiliary game (winning state) is not in progress (S240-5: No), step S240- The processing is moved to 5.

  In step S240-5, the main CPU 110a adds “1” to the unauthorized entry counter (E) for monitoring unauthorized entry to the second start port 47 and updates (E ← E + 1).

  In step S240-6, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the value of the illegal entry counter is greater than the specified number (10). If it is larger than the specified number (S240-6: Yes), the process proceeds to step S240-7, and if it is smaller than the specified number (S240-6: No), the process proceeds to step S240-10.

  In step S240-7, the main CPU 110a sets an illegal entry error designation command in the effect transmission data storage area, assuming that an illegal entry has occurred.

  As a result, an illegal entry error designation command is transmitted to the performance control board 130, and the sub CPU 130a of the production control board 130 that has received the unauthorized entry error designation command performs an illegal entry error notification and performs an illegal entry error. Informs that this has occurred.

  In step S240-8, the main CPU 110a clears the value of the illegal pitching counter (E) to zero.

  In step S240-9, the main CPU 110a adds “1” to the second start-entrance ball counter (L) and updates (L ← L + 1).

  In step S240-10, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the data set in the second special symbol hold count (U2) storage area is less than 4. If the data set in the second special symbol hold count (U2) storage area is less than 4 (S240-10: Yes), the process proceeds to step S240-11, and the second special symbol hold count ( U2) If the data set in the storage area is not less than 4 (S240-10: No), the current second start port detection switch input process is terminated.

  In step S240-11, the main CPU 110a performs a process of adding “1” to the second special symbol hold count (U2) storage area and updating (U2 ← U2 + 1).

  In step S240-12, the main CPU 110a acquires a jackpot determination random number value, searches for an empty storage unit in order from the first storage unit in the second special symbol holding storage area, and stores an empty storage. The random number for jackpot determination acquired in the section is stored.

  In step S240-13, the main CPU 110a acquires a jackpot symbol determination random number value, and searches for a vacant storage unit in order from the first storage unit in the second special symbol hold storage area. The acquired jackpot symbol determination random value is stored in the storage unit.

  In step S240-14, the main CPU 110a acquires a random number value for reach determination and a random number value for special pattern fluctuation pattern determination, and stores storage units that are vacant in order from the first storage unit in the second special symbol storage area. The search is performed, and the reach determination random number value and the special figure variation pattern determination random value are stored in an empty storage unit.

  Thus, the jackpot determination random number value, the jackpot symbol determination random number value, the reach determination random number value, and the special symbol variation pattern determination random number value are stored in the predetermined storage unit of the second special symbol holding storage area. It becomes.

  In step S240-15, the main CPU 110a performs a second preliminary determination process. In this second pre-determination process, with reference to the jackpot lottery pre-determination table shown in FIG. 14, the jackpot determination random number value, the jackpot symbol determination random number value, the reach determination random number value, and the special figure variation pattern determination acquired this time Based on the random number value, second start winning information for indicating in advance the determination information of the second start port is determined.

  In step S240-16, the main CPU 110a sets a second start winning designation command based on the second start winning information determined in the second pre-determination process in step S240-14 in the effect transmission data storage area.

  As a result, the second start prize information can be transmitted to the effect control board 130 as the second start prize designation command, and the sub CPU 130a of the effect control board 130 that has received the second start prize designation command receives the second start prize designation command. Analyzing the command, before the start of the special symbol variation display corresponding to the second start winning designation command, the continuous announcement or hold to execute the predetermined announcement effect over the previous one or more variation display It is possible to execute a prefetch effect such as a pending change notice that changes the display mode of the icon.

  In step S240-17, the main CPU 110a refers to the value stored in the second special symbol hold number (U2) storage area, and corresponds to the second special symbol hold number (U2) updated in step S240-11. The second special symbol memory designation command is set in the effect transmission data storage area, and the current second start port detection switch input process is terminated.

(Gate detection switch input processing on the main control board)
The gate detection switch input of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing gate detection switch input processing in the main control board 110.

  First, in step S250-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not a detection signal from the gate detection switch 44a has been input. When the detection signal from the gate detection switch 44a is input (S250-1: Yes), the process proceeds to step S250-2, and when the detection signal from the gate detection switch 44a is not input (S250-1: No) terminates the current gate detection switch input process.

  In step S250-2, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the data set in the normal symbol holding number (G) storage area is less than four. When the data set in the normal symbol hold count (G) storage area is less than 4 (S250-2: Yes), the process proceeds to step S250-3, and the normal symbol hold count (G) storage area If the data set in is not less than 4 (S250-2: No), the current gate detection switch input process is terminated.

  In step S250-3, the main CPU 110a performs a process of updating by adding “1” to the normal symbol holding number (G) (G ← G + 1).

  In step S250-4, the main CPU 110a obtains a random number for winning determination, searches for a free storage unit in order from the first storage unit in the normal symbol holding storage area, and stores it in the free storage unit. The acquired random number for hit determination is stored.

  In step S250-5, the main CPU 110a acquires a random symbol value for winning symbol determination, and searches for a vacant storage unit in order from the first storage unit in the normal symbol hold storage area. The random number value for determining the winning symbol is stored.

  In step S250-6, the main CPU 110a acquires a random number value for determining a normal pattern variation pattern, searches for a free storage unit in order from the first storage unit in the normal symbol holding storage area, and is free. The random number value for determining the normal variation pattern obtained is stored in the storage unit.

  As described above, the random number value for winning determination, the random number value for winning symbol, and the random number value for determining normal pattern variation pattern are stored in the predetermined storage unit of the normal symbol storage area.

(Special figure special electric control processing of main control board)
With reference to FIG. 21, the special figure special electric power control process of the main control board 110 will be described. FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing a special figure special electric control process in the main control board 110.

  First, in step S301, the CPU 110a loads the special figure special electricity processing data value, refers to the branch destination address from the special figure special electric treatment data loaded in step S302, and if the special figure special electric treatment data = 0, the special symbol. The process moves to the memory determination process (step S310). If the special symbol special power process data = 1, the process moves to the special symbol variation process (step S320). The process moves to step S330), and if special figure special power processing data = 3, the process moves to jackpot game processing (step S340), and if special figure special power processing data = 4, the big bonus game end process (step S350) is processed. Move.

  This “special drawing special electricity processing data” is set as needed in each subroutine of the special figure special electricity control processing as will be described later, so that the subroutine necessary for the game is appropriately processed. .

  In the special symbol memory determination process in step S310, the main CPU 110a performs a jackpot determination process, a special symbol determination process for determining a special symbol to be stopped, a special symbol variation pattern determination process for determining a variation time of the special symbol, and the like. . This special symbol memory determination process will be described later in detail with reference to FIG.

  In the special symbol variation process of step S320, the main CPU 110a performs a process of determining whether or not the variation time of the special symbol has elapsed. When the variation time of the special symbol has elapsed, the special symbol stop of step S330. Process to be transferred to the process. This special symbol variation process will be described later in detail with reference to FIG.

  In the special symbol stop process in step S330, the main CPU 110a performs a process corresponding to the special symbol (big win symbol, lost symbol) that is stopped and displayed, and the number of time reduction (J), time reduction game flag, high probability game number ( X), a high probability game flag setting process is performed. This special symbol stop process will be described later in detail with reference to FIG.

  In the jackpot game process of step S340, the main CPU 110a performs a process of controlling the jackpot game. The jackpot game process will be described later in detail with reference to FIG.

  In the jackpot game ending process in step S350, the main CPU 110a determines the probability game state of either the high probability game state or the low probability game state, and changes the game state of either the short-time game state or the non-time-short game state. Perform the decision process. The jackpot game end process will be described later in detail with reference to FIG.

(Special symbol memory judgment processing of the main control board)
The special symbol memory determination process of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing a special symbol memory determination process in the main control board 110.

  First, in step S310-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not a special symbol is being variably displayed. Here, when the special symbol variation display is in progress (special symbol time counter ≠ 0) (S310-1: Yes), the special symbol storage determination process of this time is terminated, and the special symbol variation display is not in progress (special If the symbol time counter = 0) (S310-1: No), the process proceeds to step S310-2.

  In step S310-2, the main CPU 110a determines whether the value of the second special symbol reservation number (U2) storage area storing the second reservation number is 1 or more. When it is determined that the value of the second special symbol hold count (U2) storage area is 1 or more (S310-2: Yes), the process proceeds to step S310-3, and the second special symbol hold count (U2) If the value of the storage area is not 1 or more (S310-2: No), the process proceeds to step S310-4.

  In step S310-3, the main CPU 110a subtracts “1” from the value stored in the second special symbol hold count (U2) storage area and updates (U2 ← U2-1).

  In step S310-4, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the value of the first special symbol hold number (U1) storage area storing the first hold number is 1 or more. When it is determined that the first special symbol hold count (U1) storage area is 1 or more (S310-4: Yes), the process proceeds to step S310-5, and the first special symbol hold count (U1) storage area If the value is not 1 or more (S310-4: No), the process proceeds to step S319-1.

  In step S310-5, the main CPU 110a updates (U1 ← U1-1) by subtracting “1” from the value stored in the first special symbol hold count (U1) storage area.

  In step S310-6, the main CPU 110a performs a shift process on the data stored in the special symbol reservation storage area corresponding to the special symbol reservation number (U) storage area subtracted in steps S310-2 to S310-5. . Specifically, each data stored in the fourth storage unit from the first storage unit in the first special symbol random number storage area or the second special symbol storage area is shifted to the previous storage unit. Here, the data stored in the first storage unit is shifted to the determination storage area (the 0th storage unit). At this time, the data stored in the first storage unit is written in the determination storage area (0th storage unit), and the data already written in the determination storage area (0th storage unit) is stored in the special symbol hold storage. It will be erased from the area. As a result, the jackpot determination random number value, the jackpot symbol determination random value, the reach determination random value, and the special figure variation pattern determination random value used in the previous game are deleted.

  In this embodiment, in steps S310-2 to S310-6, the second special symbol reserved storage area is shifted (digested) with priority over the first special symbol reserved storage area. In this order, the first special symbol reserved storage area or the second special symbol reserved storage area may be shifted, or the first special symbol reserved storage area may be shifted with priority over the second special symbol reserved storage area. May be.

  In step S310-7, the main CPU 110a, based on the first special symbol reservation number (U1) storage area or the second special symbol reservation number (U2) storage area subtracted in step S310-2 or step S310-4. The special symbol memory number designation command is determined, and the determined special symbol memory number designation command is set in the effect transmission data storage area.

  In step S311, the main CPU 110a is based on the data (the jackpot determination random number value, the jackpot symbol determination random value) written in the determination storage area (the 0th storage unit) of the special symbol holding storage area in step S310-6. The jackpot determination process is executed. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S312, the main CPU 110a performs special figure variation pattern determination processing. The variation pattern determination process refers to the variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 9 or FIG. 10, and results of jackpot lottery, special symbol type, special symbol hold number (U), acquired reach determination random number value and special diagram A special figure variation pattern is determined based on the random number value for variation pattern determination.

  In step S313, the main CPU 110a sets a special figure variation pattern designation command corresponding to the determined variation pattern in the effect transmission data storage area.

  In step S314, the main CPU 110a confirms the gaming state at the start of variation, and sets a gaming state designation command corresponding to the current gaming state in the effect transmission data storage area.

  In step S315, the main CPU 110a sets a special symbol variation time (counter value) based on the variation pattern determined in step S312 in the special symbol time counter. The special symbol time counter is decremented by 1 every 4 ms in S110.

  In step S316, the main CPU 110a sets variation display data for causing the first special symbol display 60 or the second special symbol display 61 to perform special symbol variation display (LED blinking) in a predetermined processing area. . As a result, when the variable display data is set in the predetermined processing area, the LED lighting / extinguishing data is appropriately created in step S600, and the created data is output in step S700. Variation display of the special symbol display 60 or the second special symbol display 61 is started.

  In step S317, the main CPU 110a sets “00H” in the customer waiting state determination flag, sets “1” in the special figure special electric processing data in step S318, and prepares for shifting to the special symbol variation process shown in FIG. Then, the current special symbol memory determination process is terminated.

  In step S319-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the customer waiting state determination flag is “01H”. When the customer waiting state determination flag “01H” is not set in the customer waiting state determination flag storage area (S319-1: Yes), the main CPU 110a moves the process to step S319-2 to wait for the customer waiting state determination flag. When the customer waiting state determination flag “01H” is set in the storage area (S319-1: No), the current special symbol storage determination process is terminated. On the other hand, in step S319-2, the main CPU 110a sets “00H” in the customer waiting state determination flag, and in step S319-3, the main CPU 110a sets a customer waiting state designation command in the effect transmission data storage area. Then, the current special symbol memory determination process is terminated.

(Main control board jackpot determination process)
The jackpot determination process for the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing a jackpot determination process in the main control board 110.

  In step S311-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the jackpot determination process is performed based on the game ball entering the first start port 45. When it is determined that the main CPU 110a is the first start port (S311-1: Yes), the process proceeds to step S311-2, and when the main CPU 110a determines that it is not the first start port (is the second start port). In (S311-1: No), the processing is moved to step S311-3.

  In step S311-2, the main CPU 110a selects a jackpot determination table for the first special symbol. On the other hand, in step S311-3, the main CPU 110a selects a jackpot determination table for the second special symbol.

  Next, in step S311-4, the main CPU 110a collates the jackpot determination random number value stored in the 0th storage unit of the current probability gaming state and special symbol in the storage area with the selected jackpot determination table. Then, it is determined whether it is “big hit” or “losing”.

  In step S311-5, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the jackpot is won. When the main CPU 110a determines that the jackpot is won (S311-5: Yes), the process proceeds to step S311-6, and when the main CPU 110a determines that the jackpot is not won (S311-5: No). Then, the process proceeds to step S311-7.

  In step S311-6, the main CPU 110a selects a special symbol determination table for winning a jackpot. On the other hand, in step S311-7, the main CPU 110a selects a special symbol determination table for loss.

  In step S311-8, the main CPU 110a determines the type of the start port for which the jackpot lottery (determination) has been performed, the jackpot symbol determination random number value stored in the 0th storage unit of the special symbol storage area, A special symbol type (special symbol stop symbol data) is determined by collating with the selected table.

  As will be described later, the determined special symbol is used to determine whether or not it is a big win in the special symbol stop process of FIG. 26, and determines the operating mode of the big prize opening in the big hit game process of FIG. It is also used to determine the gaming state after the jackpot end in the jackpot game end process of FIG.

  In step S311-9, the main CPU 110a sets the special figure stop symbol data determined in step S311-8 in the special figure stop symbol data storage area.

  In step S311-10, the main CPU 110a identifies an effect symbol designation command based on the jackpot stop symbol data determined in step S311-8, and sets the identified effect symbol designation command in the effect transmission data storage area. To do. As a result, the effect designating command is transmitted to the effect control board 130.

(Special map variation pattern determination process for main control board)
The special figure variation pattern determination process of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing a special figure variation pattern determination process in the main control board 110.

  In step S312-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the special figure variation pattern determination process is performed based on a game ball entering the first start port 45. When it is determined that the main CPU 110a is the first starting port (S312-1: Yes), the process proceeds to step S312-2, and when it is determined that the main CPU 110a is not the first starting port (is the second starting port). In (S312-1: No), the processing is moved to step S312-3.

  In step S312-2, the main CPU 110a selects a variation pattern determination table for the first special symbol. On the other hand, in step S312-3, the main CPU 110a selects a variation pattern determination table for the second special symbol.

  Next, in step S312-4, the main CPU 110a determines the jackpot lottery determination result, the special symbol type (special symbol stop symbol data), and the reach determination stored in the 0th storage unit in the special symbol storage area. The special pattern variation pattern is determined by comparing the random number value for use and the random number value for special pattern variation pattern determination, the current number of reserved balls, and the selected variation pattern determination table.

  In step S312-5, the main CPU 110a sets a variation time corresponding to the variation pattern of the special symbol determined in step S312-4 in the special symbol time counter. The special symbol time counter is decremented by 1 every 4 ms in S110.

  In step S312-6, the main CPU 110a sets a variation pattern designation command corresponding to the variation pattern of the special symbol determined in step S312-4 in the effect transmission data storage area. As a result, the variation pattern designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 130.

(Special design variation processing of main control board)
The special symbol variation process of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing special symbol variation processing in the main control board 110.

  In step S320-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the variation time set in step S312-5 has ended (elapsed) (special symbol time counter = 0?). As a result, when it is determined that the variation time has ended (elapsed) (S320-1: Yes), the process proceeds to step S320-2, and it is determined that the variation time has not ended (elapsed). In (S320-1: No), the special symbol variation process is terminated.

  If the main CPU 110a determines in step S320-2 that the set time has elapsed, the special symbol determined in step S311-8 is displayed as the first special symbol display 60 or the second special symbol display. Stop symbol data for stopping display on 61 is set in a predetermined processing area. Accordingly, the special symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 60 or the second special symbol display device 61, and the determination result of the big hit lottery is notified to the player.

  In step S320-3, the main CPU 110a sets a special symbol confirmation command in the effect transmission data storage area. As a result, the special symbol confirmation command is transmitted to the effect control board 130.

  In step S320-4, when the main CPU 110a starts the special symbol stop display as described above, the main CPU 110a sets the symbol stop time (0.5 seconds = 125 counter) in the special symbol time counter. The special symbol time counter is decremented by 1 every 4 ms in S110.

  In step S320-5, the main CPU 110a sets “2” in the special symbol special electric processing data, prepares for shifting to the special symbol stop processing shown in FIG. 26, and ends the special symbol variation processing of this time.

(Special design stop processing for main control board)
The special symbol stop process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing a special symbol stop process in the main control board 110.

  In step S330-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the symbol stop time set in step S320-4 has ended (elapsed) (special symbol time counter = 0). As a result, when it is determined that the symbol stop time has ended (elapsed) (S330-1: Yes), the process proceeds to step S330-2, and it is determined that the symbol stop time has not ended (elapsed). If this happens (S330-1: No), the special symbol stop process of this time is terminated.

  In step S330-2, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the time saving game flag is set (ON) in the time saving game flag storage area. When the short-time game flag is set (S330-2: Yes), the main CPU 110a moves the process to step S330-3, and when the short-time game flag is not set (S330-2: No). Then, the process proceeds to step S330-6.

  In step S330-3, the main CPU 110a updates (J ← J-1) by subtracting “1” from the time reduction number (J) stored in the time reduction number (J) storage area, and in step S330-4. Then, it is determined whether or not the new short time count (J) is “0”. If the main CPU 110a determines that the number of time reductions (J) is “0” (S330-4: Yes), the process proceeds to step S330-5, and the time reduction number (J) is determined not to be “0”. If so (S330-4: No), the process proceeds to step S330-6.

  In step S330-5, the main CPU 110a clears (turns off) the time-short game flag set in the time-short game flag storage area. As a result, the short-time gaming state ends and the non-short-time gaming state shifts.

  In step S330-6, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the high probability game flag is set in the high probability game flag storage area. When the high-probability game flag is set in the high-probability game flag storage area (S330-6: Yes), the main CPU 110a moves the process to step S330-7 and stores the high-probability game in the high-probability game flag storage area. If the flag is not set (S330-6: No), the process proceeds to step S330-10.

  In step S330-7, the main CPU 110a updates (X ← X-1) by subtracting “1” from the high probability game number (X) stored in the high probability game number (X) storage area. In S330-8, it is determined whether or not the new high probability game number (X) is “0”. When the main CPU 110a determines that the high probability game count (X) is “0” (S330-8: Yes), the process proceeds to step S330-9, and the high probability game count (X) is “0”. If not (S330-8: No), the process proceeds to step S330-10.

  In step S330-9, the main CPU 110a clears (OFF) the high probability game flag set in the high probability game flag storage area. As a result, the high-probability gaming state ends, and a transition to the low-probability gaming state occurs.

  In step S330-10, the main CPU 110a confirms the current gaming state and sets a gaming state designation command in the effect transmission data storage area. Thereby, the game state designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 130.

  In step S330-11, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the special symbol that has been stopped is a special bonus symbol. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the stop symbol data stored in the stop symbol data storage area is a jackpot special symbol (stop symbol data = 10 to 16, 20 to 23). When the main CPU 110a determines that it is a special jackpot symbol (S330-11: Yes), the process proceeds to step S330-12, and when it is determined that it is not a special jackpot symbol (S330-11: No). Moves the process to step S330-17.

  In step S330-12, the main CPU 110a sets 3 in the special figure special electricity processing data, and prepares for shifting to the jackpot game processing shown in FIG.

  In step S330-13, the main CPU 110a resets the gaming state and the number of time reductions. Specifically, the data stored in the high probability game flag storage area, the high probability game count (X) storage area, the short time game flag storage area, and the short time count (J) storage area is cleared.

  In step S330-14, the main CPU 110a sets a special prize opening / closing control table. Specifically, with reference to the jackpot game control table shown in FIG. 7, the big winning opening opening / closing control table (TBL.No) corresponding to the stop symbol data is set (set).

  In step S330-15, the main CPU 110a sets the opening time in the special game timer counter based on the jackpot game control table and the special symbol stop symbol data. The special game timer counter is decremented by 1 every 4 ms in step S110.

  In step S330-16, the main CPU 110a determines the type of special game (the first jackpot game to the tenth jackpot game) based on the jackpot opening / closing control table set in step S330-14, and the jackpot game An opening designation command corresponding to the type of (special game state) is set in the transmission data storage area for effects. Thereby, the opening designation command for the special game is transmitted to the effect control board 130. When this process ends, the current special symbol stop process ends.

  On the other hand, in step S330-17, the main CPU 110a sets “0” in the special symbol special electric processing data, prepares to move the processing to the special symbol memory determination processing shown in FIG. To do.

(Big hit game processing of main control board)
The jackpot game process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing a jackpot game process in the main control board 110.

  First, in step S340-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not it is currently opening. Specifically, it is determined whether or not “0” is stored in the round game number (R) storage area. If it is determined that it is currently opening (S340-1: Yes), the process proceeds to step S340-2. If it is determined that it is not currently opening (S340-1: No), step S340-6 is performed. Move processing to.

  In step S340-2, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the opening time set in step S330-14 has elapsed. If it is determined that the opening time has elapsed (S340-2: Yes), the process proceeds to step S340-3. If it is determined that the opening time has not elapsed (S340-2: No), this time The jackpot game process is terminated.

  In step S340-3, the main CPU 110a performs a jackpot game start process. Specifically, “1” is added to the round game number (R) stored in the round game number (R) storage area to update (R ← R + 1). Here, since no round game has been performed yet, “1” is stored in the round game count (R) storage area.

  In step S340-4, the main CPU 110a performs a special prize opening process. Specifically, first, “1” is added to the number of times of opening (K) stored in the number of times of opening (K) storage area to update (K ← K + 1). Here, since the special winning opening 50 has not been opened yet, “1” is stored in the number-of-openings (K) storage area. Further, in order to open the opening / closing member 51 of the special winning opening 50, energization data for energizing the special winning opening / closing solenoid 51b is set. Thereby, the opening / closing member 51 is converted from the closed state to the open state, and the special winning opening 50 is opened. In addition, with reference to the big winning opening opening mode table set in step S330-14, the opening time of the big winning opening 50 is determined as a special game based on the current number of round games (R) and the number of open times (K). Set to timer counter.

  In step S340-5, the main CPU 110a sets a round designation command corresponding to the round game number (R) stored in the round game number (R) storage area in the effect transmission data storage area. Accordingly, the round designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 130. Here, since it is the first round of the jackpot game, the opening first round designation command is set. When this process ends, the current jackpot game process ends.

  In step S340-6, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the special winning opening 50 is currently open. Specifically, it is determined whether or not energization data for energizing the special prize opening / closing solenoid 51b is set. If it is determined that the special winning opening 50 is open (S340-6: Yes), the process proceeds to step S340-7, and if it is determined that the special winning opening 50 is not open (S340-6: No). ) Moves the process to step S340-9.

  In step S340-7, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the condition for ending the opening of the special winning opening is satisfied. Specifically, the value of the winning prize entrance pitch counter (C) has reached the specified number (9) or the opening time has elapsed in the current number of opening (K) (special game timer counter = 0) Is applicable. When it is determined that the opening end condition is satisfied (S340-7: Yes), the process proceeds to step S340-8, and when it is determined that the opening end condition is not satisfied (S340-7: No). This jackpot game processing is terminated.

  In step S340-8, the main CPU 110a performs an interval (big prize closing closing) process. Specifically, the energization data for energizing the special prize opening / closing solenoid 51b to clear the open / close member 51 of the special prize opening 50 to the closed state is cleared. As a result, the opening / closing member 51 is converted from the open state to the closed state, and the special winning opening 50 is closed. In addition, with reference to the big winning opening opening manner table set in step S330-14, the closing time of the big winning opening 50 is determined as a special game based on the current number of round games (R) and the number of open times (K). Set to timer counter. When this process ends, the current jackpot game process ends.

  In step S340-9, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not it is currently in the interval (large winning opening closed). Specifically, it is determined whether or not energization data for energizing the special prize opening / closing solenoid 51b is set. When it is determined that it is during the interval (closed to the big prize opening) (S340-9: Yes), the process is moved to step S340-10, and when it is determined that the interval is not being closed (closed to the big prize opening) (S340-9). : No), the process proceeds to step S340-19.

  In step S340-10, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the closing time of the special winning opening 50 has elapsed (finished). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the special game timer counter is not “0”. When it is determined that the closing time has elapsed (finished) (S340-10: Yes), the process proceeds to step S340-11, and when it is determined that the closing time has not passed (finished) (S340-10: No) ends the current jackpot game process.

  In step S340-11, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the current round has ended. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the value of the winning prize entry counter (C) has reached a specified number (9) or the number of times of opening (K) has reached the maximum number of times of opening. If it is determined that the current round has ended (S340-11: Yes), the process proceeds to step S340-13. If it is determined that the current round has not ended (S340-11: No), Then, the process proceeds to step S340-12.

  In step S340-12, the main CPU 110a performs a special winning opening opening process. Specifically, “1” is added to the number of times of opening (K) stored in the number of times of opening (K) storage area to update (K ← K + 1). Further, in order to open the opening / closing member 51 of the special winning opening 50, energization data for energizing the special winning opening / closing solenoid 51b is set. Thereby, the opening / closing member 51 is converted from the closed state to the open state, and the special winning opening 50 is opened. In addition, with reference to the big winning opening opening mode table set in step S330-14, the opening time of the big winning opening 50 is determined as a special game based on the current number of round games (R) and the number of open times (K). Set to timer counter. When this process ends, the current jackpot game process ends.

  In step S340-13, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the final round has ended. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the round game number (R) stored in the round game number (R) storage area has reached the maximum round game number of the current jackpot game. If it is determined that the final round is completed (S340-13: Yes), the process proceeds to step S340-17. If it is determined that the final round is not completed (S340-13: No), step S340 is performed. The process is moved to -14.

  In step S340-14, the main CPU 110a performs a round data setting process. Specifically, “0” is set in the number-of-releases (K) storage area and the number of balls received in the big prize opening (C) storage area, and the number of round games (R) stored in the round game number (R) storage area. Is updated by adding “1” (R ← R + 1).

  In step S340-15, the main CPU 110a performs a big prize opening process. Specifically, first, “1” is added to the number of times of opening (K) stored in the number of times of opening (K) storage area to update (K ← K + 1). Further, in order to open the opening / closing member 51 of the special winning opening 50, energization data for energizing the special winning opening / closing solenoid 51b is set. Thereby, the opening / closing member 51 is converted from the closed state to the open state, and the special winning opening 50 is opened. In addition, with reference to the big winning opening opening mode table set in step S330-14, the opening time of the big winning opening 50 is determined as a special game based on the current number of round games (R) and the number of open times (K). Set to timer counter.

  In step S340-16, the main CPU 110a sets a round designation command corresponding to the round game number (R) stored in the round game number (R) storage area in the effect transmission data storage area. Accordingly, the round designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 130. When this process ends, the current jackpot game process ends.

  In step S340-17, the main CPU 110a performs an ending transition process. Specifically, “0” is set in the number of times released (K) storage area, the number of balls received in the big prize opening (C) and the number of round games (R), and the values in the respective storage areas are cleared. Further, based on the jackpot game control table and the stop symbol data, the ending time is set in the special game timer counter. The special game timer counter is decremented by 1 every 4 ms in step S110.

  In step S340-18, the main CPU 110a sets an ending designation command corresponding to the stop symbol data in the effect transmission data storage area. Accordingly, the ending designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 130. When this process ends, the current jackpot game process ends.

  In step S340-19, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not it is currently ending. If it is ending (S340-19: Yes), the process proceeds to step S340-20, and if it is not ending (S340-19: No), the current jackpot game process is terminated.

  In step S340-20, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the ending time has elapsed. If it is determined that the ending time has elapsed (S340-20: Yes), the process proceeds to step S340-21. If it is determined that the ending time has not elapsed (S340-20: No), this time The jackpot game process is terminated.

  In step S340-21, the main CPU 110a sets 4 in the special figure special electricity processing data, prepares to move the processing to the big hit game end process shown in FIG. 28, and ends the current big hit game process.

(Main control board jackpot game end processing)
The jackpot game end process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing a jackpot game end process in the main control board 110.

  In step S350-1, the main CPU 110a refers to the special figure stop symbol data and the gaming state setting table set in the special figure stop symbol data storage area.

  In step S350-2, the main CPU 110a performs a high probability game flag setting process. Specifically, referring to the gaming state setting table shown in FIG. 8, if the stop symbol data sets a high probability game flag, a high probability flag is set in the high probability flag storage area, and the stop symbol is set. If the data does not set the high probability game flag, the high probability game flag is not set in the high probability flag storage area or the high probability game flag storage area is cleared. For example, if the stop symbol data is “10”, the high probability flag is set in the high probability game flag storage area, and if the stop symbol data is “13”, the high probability game flag is not set.

  In step S350-3, the main CPU 110a performs high probability game number setting processing. Specifically, with reference to the gaming state setting table shown in FIG. 8, when the stop symbol data sets the high probability gaming number, the predetermined number of times are stored in the remaining variation number (X) storage area of the high probability gaming state. Set the number of times. For example, if the stop symbol data is “10”, 10000 is set in the remaining variation count (X) storage area of the high probability gaming state, and if the stop symbol data is “13”, the remaining variation of the high probability gaming state. Number of times (X) Nothing is set in the storage area or 0 is set.

  In step S350-4, the main CPU 110a performs a time-saving game flag setting process. Specifically, referring to the gaming state setting table shown in FIG. 8, when the stop symbol data sets the short-time game flag, the short-time game flag is set in the short-time game flag storage area, and the stop symbol data is set. If the short-time game flag is not set, the short-time game flag is not set in the short-time game flag storage area or the short-time game flag storage area is cleared. In the embodiment of the present invention, the time-saving game flag is set for any stop symbol data.

  In step S350-5, the main CPU 110a performs time-saving game number setting processing. Specifically, with reference to the gaming state setting table shown in FIG. 8, when the stop symbol data sets the number of short-time games, the predetermined number of times is stored in the remaining variation number (J) storage area of the short-time gaming state. Set. For example, if the stop symbol data is “10”, the remaining change count (J) of the short-time gaming state (J) is set to 10000, and if the stop symbol data is “13”, the remaining change count of the short-time gaming state ( J) Set 100 in the storage area.

  In step S350-6, the main CPU 110a confirms the gaming state with reference to the high probability gaming flag storage area and the short-time gaming flag storage area, and sends a gaming state designation command corresponding to the current gaming state to the effect transmission data storage area. Set to. Thereby, the game state designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 130.

  In step S350-7, the main CPU 110a sets "0" in the special symbol special electric processing data, prepares to move the processing to the special symbol memory determination processing shown in FIG. 22, and ends the current jackpot game end processing.

(Command explanation)
The types of commands transmitted from the main control board 110 to which the description is partially omitted in the flowchart of the main control board 110 to the effect control board 130 will be described.

  The “designation designating command” indicates the type of special symbol to be stopped and displayed. Since the special symbol type determines the jackpot type and the high probability gaming state as a result, it can be said that the effect symbol designation command indicates the jackpot type and the gaming state.

  In the effect symbol designation command, when various special symbols are determined and the variation display of the special symbol is started, an effect symbol designation command corresponding to the determined special symbol is transmitted to the effect control board 130. Specifically, the effect designating command corresponding to the special symbol determined when the special symbol variable display is started in step S311-10 is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. Thereafter, the effect designating command set in the effect transmission data storage area in step S800 is immediately transmitted to the effect control board 130.

  The “first special symbol storage designation command” indicates the number of reserved memories stored in the first special symbol reserved number (U1) storage area.

  This first special symbol memory designation command is effect-controlled by the first special symbol memory designation command corresponding to the number of reserved memories when the number of reserved memories stored in the first special symbol reservation number (U1) storage area is switched. It is transmitted to the substrate 130. Specifically, when the value stored in the first special symbol holding number (U1) storage area increases or decreases in the above step S230-5 or step S310-5, the number corresponding to the holding memory number after the increase or decrease. One special symbol memory designation command is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. Thereafter, the first special symbol memory designation command set in the production transmission data storage area in step S800 is immediately transmitted to the production control board 130.

  The “second special symbol storage designation command” indicates the number of reserved memories stored in the second special symbol reserved number (U2) storage area.

  This second special symbol memory designation command is directed by the second special symbol memory designation command corresponding to the number of reserved memories when the number of reserved memories stored in the second special symbol reservation number (U2) storage area is switched. It is transmitted to the substrate 130. Specifically, when the value stored in the second special symbol holding number (U2) storage area in step S240-11 or step S310-3 increases or decreases, the number corresponding to the holding memory number after increase / decrease corresponds. Two special symbol storage designation commands are set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. Thereafter, the second special symbol memory designation command set in the production transmission data storage area in step S800 is immediately transmitted to the production control board 130.

  In the present embodiment, the “first special symbol memory designation command” and the “second special symbol memory designation command” are collectively referred to as “special symbol memory designation command”.

The “special symbol confirmation command” indicates that the special symbol is stopped and displayed.
This special symbol confirmation command is transmitted to the effect control board 130 when the special symbol is stopped and displayed. Specifically, when the special symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 60 or the second special symbol display device 61 in the step S320-3, the special symbol confirmation command is an effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. Set to Thereafter, the special symbol confirmation command set in the production transmission data storage area in step S800 is immediately transmitted to the production control board 130.

  The “first special symbol variation pattern designation command” indicates the variation time (variation mode) of the special symbol in the first special symbol display 60.

  The first special symbol variation pattern designation command is a first special symbol variation pattern corresponding to the variation pattern of the special symbol determined when the special symbol variation display of the first special symbol display 60 is started. A designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 130. Specifically, in step S312-6, the first special symbol variation pattern designation command corresponding to the special symbol variation pattern is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. Thereafter, the first special symbol variation pattern designation command set in the production transmission data storage area in step S800 is immediately transmitted to the production control board 130.

  The “variable pattern designation command for second special symbol” indicates the variation time (variation mode) of the special symbol in the second special symbol display 61.

  The second special symbol variation pattern designation command is a second special symbol variation pattern designation corresponding to the special symbol variation pattern determined when the special symbol variation display of the second special symbol display 61 is started. The command is transmitted to the effect control board 130. Specifically, in step S312-6, the second special symbol variation pattern designation command corresponding to the special symbol variation pattern is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. Thereafter, the second special symbol variation pattern designation command set in the production transmission data storage area in step S800 is immediately transmitted to the production control board 130.

  In the present embodiment, the “first special symbol variation pattern designation command” and the “second special symbol variation pattern designation command” are collectively referred to as a “variation pattern designation command”.

  The “start winning designation command” is information for determining in advance the result of the jackpot lottery.

  As for the start winning designation command, when a game ball wins the first starting opening 45 or the second starting opening 47, a starting winning designation command corresponding to the determined start winning information is transmitted to the effect control board 130.

  Specifically, in step S230-10 or S240-16, a start winning designation command corresponding to the determined winning information is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. Thereafter, the start winning designation command set in the production transmission data storage area in step S800 is immediately transmitted to the production control board 130.

  The “round designation command” indicates the number of rounds of jackpots according to various types of jackpots.

  As for the round designation command, when the big hit round is started, a round designation command corresponding to the started round number is transmitted to the effect control board 130. Specifically, when the opening / closing member 51 of the special winning opening 50 is opened in step S340-5, a round designation command corresponding to the number of rounds to be opened is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. The Thereafter, in step S800, the prize winning opening release command set in the effect transmission data storage area is immediately transmitted to the effect control board 130.

  The “big hit opening designation command” indicates that various big hit games (special game state) are started.

  As for the opening designation command, when various jackpots start, an opening designation command corresponding to the type of jackpot is transmitted to the effect control board 130.

  Specifically, at the start of the jackpot game process in step S330-16, an opening designation command corresponding to the jackpot type is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. Thereafter, the opening designation command set in the production transmission data storage area in step S800 is immediately transmitted to the production control board 130.

  The “ending designation command” indicates that various jackpots have ended.

  As for the ending designation command, when various jackpots are finished, the ending designation command corresponding to the type of jackpot is transmitted to the effect control board 130.

  Specifically, at the start of the jackpot game end process in step S340-18, an ending designation command corresponding to the jackpot type is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. Thereafter, the ending designation command set in the production transmission data storage area in step S800 is immediately transmitted to the production control board 130.

  The “gaming state designation command” indicates whether it is a time-saving gaming state or a non-time-saving gaming state.

  As for the gaming state designation command, a gaming state designation command corresponding to the gaming state is transmitted to the effect control board 130 at the start of the special symbol variation, at the end of the special symbol variation, at the start of the big hit game and at the end of the big hit. .

  Specifically, when the special symbol variation display is started in step S316, there is a possibility that the high probability game flag, the high probability game number, the short time game flag, and the short time number (J) have been changed in step S330-10. When there is a high probability game flag, a high probability game count, a short-time game flag, and a short-time count (J) in step S350-6, the game state designation command corresponding to the current game state is the main. It is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the RAM 110c. Thereafter, the gaming state designation command set in the effect transmission data storage area in step S800 is immediately transmitted to the effect control board 130.

  The “power-on designation command” and “power-recovery designation command” indicate whether or not the power-on to the gaming machine 1 is accompanied by initialization of the main RAM 110c.

  The power-on designation command and the power-recovery designation command are transmitted to the effect control board 130 in response to whether the main RAM 110c is initialized when the gaming machine 1 is powered on. .

  Specifically, when the initialization process is started in step S10, a command corresponding to whether or not the main RAM 110c is initialized is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. Thereafter, the power-on designation command or the power restoration designation command set in the production transmission data storage area in step S800 is immediately transmitted to the production control board 130.

  The “error designation command” indicates an error that has occurred in the gaming machine 1.

  This error designation command is used when a game ball is won in the second start opening 47, when detected by the magnetic detection switch 53a or the radio wave detection switch 54a, when detected by the winning confirmation detection switch 52a, when the glass frame 4 is opened, When the lower tray 12 is full, when a payout abnormality occurs, an error designation command corresponding to the type of error is transmitted to the effect control board 130.

  Specifically, when the magnetic / radio wave abnormality is determined in step S600, when the abnormal winning is determined in S260, or when the illegal entry is determined in S240-7, the payout control board 120 uses the glass frame 4 When the opening of the tray 12 is full, the shortage of game balls to be paid out is detected, an error designation command corresponding to the type of error is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. Thereafter, the error designation command set in the effect transmission data storage area in step S800 is immediately transmitted to the effect control board 130.

  The “error release designation command” indicates that an error that has occurred in the gaming machine 1 has been resolved.

  As for this error release designation command, an error designation command corresponding to the type of error is transmitted to the effect control board 130 when the glass frame 4 is closed, when the tray 12 is fully filled, or when the payout abnormality is resolved.

  Specifically, when the payout control board 120 detects the closing of the glass frame 4, the fullness of the lower tray 12, and the shortage of game balls for payout are detected, the error cancellation corresponding to the type of error that has been canceled The designation command is set in the transmission data storage area for presentation in the main RAM 110c. Thereafter, the error designation command set in the effect transmission data storage area in step S800 is immediately transmitted to the effect control board 130.

(Main process of production control unit 130m)
Processing executed by the sub CPU 130a in the effect control unit 130m will be described. First, the main process of the effect control unit 130m will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing main processing in the effect control unit 130m.

  In step S1000, the sub CPU 130a performs an initialization process. In this process, the sub CPU 130a reads the main processing program from the sub ROM 130b and initializes and sets a flag stored in the sub RAM 130c in response to power-on.

  In step S1100, the sub CPU 130a performs a sub random number update process. In this process, the sub CPU 130a performs a process of updating various random numbers stored in the sub RAM 130c. Thereafter, the process of step S1100 is repeated until a predetermined interrupt process is performed.

(Timer interrupt processing of the production control unit 130m)
The timer interrupt process of the effect control unit 130m will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing a timer interrupt process in the effect control unit 130m. A clock pulse is generated every predetermined period (2 milliseconds) by the reset clock pulse generation circuit provided in the effect control unit 130m, thereby executing a timer interrupt process described below.

  In step S1300, the sub CPU 120a saves the information stored in the register of the sub CPU 130a to the stack area.

  In step S1400, the sub CPU 130a performs command analysis processing. In this process, the sub CPU 130a performs a process of analyzing a command stored in the reception buffer of the sub RAM 130c. A specific description of the command analysis processing will be described later with reference to FIGS.

  When the effect control unit 130m receives a command transmitted from the main control board 110, a command reception interrupt process of the effect control unit 130m (not shown) occurs and stores the received command in the reception buffer. Thereafter, the received command is analyzed in step S1400.

  In step S1500, the sub CPU 130a performs timer update processing for updating various timer counters used in the effect control unit 130m.

  In step S1600, the sub CPU 130a determines whether or not the signals of the effect button detection switch 17a and the cross key detection switch 19a are input, and when the signals of the effect button detection switch 17a and the like are input, the image control unit 140. An effect input control process for transmitting an effect button signal or the like is performed.

  In step S1700, the sub CPU 130a performs data output processing for transmitting various commands set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 130c to the image control unit 140, the sound control unit 150, the lamp control unit 160, and the drive control unit 170.

  In step S1800, the sub CPU 130a restores the information saved in step S1300 to the register of the sub CPU 130a.

(Command analysis process of effect control unit 130m)
The command analysis processing of the effect control unit 130m will be described using FIG. 31 and FIG. FIG. 31 is a diagram showing command analysis processing (1) in the effect control unit 130m. FIG. 32 is a diagram showing command analysis processing (2) in the effect control unit 130m. Note that the command analysis process (2) of FIG. 32 is performed subsequent to the command analysis process (1) of FIG.

  First, in step S1401, the sub CPU 130a checks whether there is a command in the reception buffer, and checks whether the command is received. In this process, if there is a command in the reception buffer, the sub CPU 130a moves the process to step S1402. On the other hand, in this process, if there is no command in the reception buffer, the sub CPU 130a ends the current command analysis process.

  In step S1402, the sub CPU 130a checks whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a customer waiting state designation command. In this process, if the command stored in the reception buffer is a customer waiting state designation command, the sub CPU 130a moves the process to step S1403. On the other hand, in this process, if the command stored in the reception buffer is not a customer waiting state designation command, the sub CPU 130a moves the process to step S1404.

  In step S1403, the sub CPU 130a performs a customer waiting effect process. Specifically, a customer-waiting demo image is displayed on the first image display device (main liquid crystal) 70 and the second image display device (sub-liquid crystal) 71 30 seconds after receiving the customer wait state designation command, or power saving is in progress. Or display an image. When this process ends, the current production control unit command analysis process ends.

  In step S1404, the sub CPU 130a checks whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a special symbol storage designation command. In this process, if the command stored in the reception buffer is a special symbol storage designation command (S1404: Yes), the sub CPU 130a moves the process to step S1405. On the other hand, in this process, if the command stored in the reception buffer is not a special symbol storage designation command (S1404: No), the sub CPU 130a moves the process to step S1406.

  In step S1405, the sub CPU 130a analyzes the reserved memory number from the special symbol memory designation command, and performs a reserved memory update process for setting the analyzed reserved memory number in the reserved memory number counter of the sub RAM 130c. When this process ends, the current production control unit command analysis process ends.

  In step S1406, the sub CPU 130a determines whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a start winning designation command. In this process, if the command stored in the reception buffer is a start winning designation command (S1406: Yes), the sub CPU 130a moves the process to step S1407. On the other hand, in this process, if the command stored in the reception buffer is not the start winning designation command (S1406: No), the sub CPU 130a moves the process to step S1408.

  In step S1407, the sub CPU 130a displays the hold icon displayed on the first image display device (main liquid crystal) 70 and / or the second image display device (sub liquid crystal) 71 based on the content of the start winning designation command. A hold icon display mode determination process is performed to determine. Specifically, from the start winning designation command, the variation display result and the variation pattern of the special symbol corresponding to the command are specified, and the change scenario for changing the display mode of the hold icon according to the expectation that is a big hit is determined. To do. When this process ends, the current production control unit command analysis process ends.

  In step S1408, the sub CPU 130a checks whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is an effect designating command. In this process, if the command stored in the reception buffer is an effect designating command (S1408: Yes), the sub CPU 130a moves the process to step S1409. On the other hand, in this process, if the command stored in the reception buffer is not an effect designating command (S1408: No), the sub CPU 130a moves the process to step S1410.

  In step S1409, the sub CPU 130a performs stop symbol data determination processing for determining the effect symbol 70a to be stopped and displayed on the first image display device (main liquid crystal) 70 based on the content of the received effect symbol designation command.

  In this stop symbol data determination process, stop symbol data (first to fourth jackpot symbol data, small bonus symbol data, lost symbol data) for analyzing the effect symbol designation command and identifying the presence / absence of jackpot and the type of jackpot And the determined stop symbol data is set in the stop symbol storage area of the sub-RAM 130c. When this process ends, the current production control unit command analysis process ends.

  In step S1410, the sub CPU 130a checks whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a variation pattern designation command. In this process, if the command stored in the reception buffer is a variation pattern designation command (S1410: Yes), the sub CPU 130a moves the process to step S1411. On the other hand, in this process, if the command stored in the reception buffer is not a variation pattern designation command (S1410: No), the sub CPU 130a moves the process to step S1413.

  In step S1411, the sub CPU 130a performs a variation effect pattern determination process. Specifically, in this processing, the sub CPU 130a refers to the variation effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. 35 and FIG. 36, and determines the effect mode (effect pattern) based on the variation pattern designation command and the effect random number value. decide. A specific description of the variation effect pattern determination process will be described later with reference to FIG. A specific description of the variation effect pattern determination table will be described later with reference to FIGS. 35 and 36.

  Then, the sub CPU 130a sets the determined effect pattern in the symbol effect pattern storage area of the sub RAM 130c, and determines the determined effect pattern in the image control unit 140, the sound control unit 150, the lamp control unit 160, and the drive control unit 170. In order to transmit, the effect pattern data indicating the effect pattern stored in the effect pattern storage area is set in the transmission buffer of the sub-RAM 130c.

  In step S1412, the sub CPU 130a determines a step-up (SU) notice effect performed by the first image display device (main liquid crystal) 70, the audio output device 9, and the like based on the variation effect pattern determined in step S1411. A SU notice effect determination process is performed. A specific description of the SU notice effect determination process will be described later with reference to FIG. When this process ends, the current production control unit command analysis process ends.

In the description of the present embodiment, the words “step up” or “step” (stage) are also expressed as “SU”.
“Step-up notice effect” is also expressed as “SU notice effect”, “Step-up notice pattern determination table” is also expressed as “SU notice pattern determination table”, and “Step-up notice pattern” is also expressed as “SU notice pattern”. To do.
The “first stage (step)” to “fourth stage” in the SU notice effect are also expressed as “SU1” to “SU4”. For this reason, the first stage effect in the SU notice effect is "SU1 effect", the second stage effect is "SU2 effect", the third stage effect is "SU3 effect", and the fourth stage effect is " It is also expressed as “SU4 production”.

  In step S1413, the sub CPU 130a checks whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a special symbol confirmation command. In this process, if the command stored in the reception buffer is a special symbol determination command, the sub CPU 130a moves the process to step S1414. On the other hand, in this process, if the command stored in the reception buffer is not a symbol determination command, the sub CPU 130a moves the process to step S1416.

  In step S1414, the sub CPU 130a performs an effect symbol fluctuation stop process in which a stop designation command for stopping the effect symbol 70a is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 130c in order to stop the effect symbol 70a.

  The stop designation command set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 130c is transmitted to the image control unit 140 in the data output process in step S1700. Then, the effect design 70 a is stopped and displayed (main stop) by the image control unit 140.

  In step S1418, the sub CPU 130a determines whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a gaming state designation command. In this process, if the command stored in the reception buffer is a gaming state designation command (S1418: Yes), the sub CPU 130a moves the process to step S1419. On the other hand, in this process, if the command stored in the reception buffer is not a gaming state designation command (S1418: No), the sub CPU 130a moves the process to step S1420.

  In step S1419, the sub CPU 130a performs a gaming state setting process for setting data indicating a gaming state based on the received gaming state designation command in a gaming state storage area in the sub RAM 130c. When this process ends, the current production control unit command analysis process ends.

  In step S1420, the sub CPU 130a confirms whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a jackpot opening designation command. In this process, if the command stored in the reception buffer is an opening designation command (S1420: Yes), the sub CPU 130a moves the process to step S1421. On the other hand, in this process, if the command stored in the reception buffer is not an opening designation command (S1420: No), the sub CPU 130a moves the process to step S1422.

  In step S1421, the sub CPU 120a performs a jackpot start effect pattern determination process for determining a jackpot start effect pattern. In the jackpot start effect pattern determination process, the jackpot start effect pattern is determined based on the opening designation command, the determined jackpot start effect pattern is set in the effect pattern storage area, and information on the determined jackpot start effect pattern is stored in the image control unit. 140. In order to transmit to the sound control unit 150, the lamp control unit 160, and the drive control unit 170, an effect pattern designation command based on the determined jackpot start effect pattern is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 130c. When this process ends, the current production control unit command analysis process ends.

  In step S1422, the sub CPU 130a checks whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a round designation command. In this process, if the command stored in the reception buffer is a round designation command (S1422: Yes), the sub CPU 130a moves the process to step S1423. On the other hand, in this process, if the sub CPU 130a is not a round designation command (S1422: No), the process proceeds to step S1424.

  In step S1423, the sub CPU 130a performs a jackpot effect pattern determination process for determining a jackpot effect pattern. In the jackpot effect pattern determination process, the jackpot effect pattern is determined based on the round designation command, the determined jackpot effect pattern is set in the effect pattern storage area, and information on the determined jackpot effect pattern is stored in the image control unit 140, sound control In order to transmit to unit 150, lamp control unit 160, and drive control unit 170, an effect pattern designation command based on the determined jackpot effect pattern is set in the transmission buffer of sub-RAM 120c. When this process ends, the current production control unit command analysis process ends.

  In step S1424, the sub CPU 130a confirms whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a jackpot ending designation command. In this process, if the command stored in the reception buffer is a jackpot ending designation command (S1424: Yes), the sub CPU 130a moves the process to step S1425. On the other hand, in this process, if the sub CPU 130a is not an ending designation command (S1424: No), the process proceeds to step S1426.

  In step S1425, the sub CPU 130a performs a jackpot end effect pattern determination process for determining a jackpot end effect pattern. In this jackpot end effect pattern determination process, a jackpot end effect pattern is determined based on the ending designation command for jackpot, the determined hit end effect pattern is set in the effect pattern storage area, and information on the determined hit end effect pattern is obtained. In order to transmit to the image control unit 140, the sound control unit 150, the lamp control unit 160, and the drive control unit 170, an effect pattern designation command based on the determined jackpot end effect pattern is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 130c. When this process ends, the current production control unit command analysis process ends.

  In step S1426, the sub CPU 130a confirms whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a winning opening designation command. In this process, if the command stored in the reception buffer is a winning opening designation command (S1426: Yes), the sub CPU 130a moves the process to step S1427. On the other hand, in this process, if the sub CPU 130a is not a winning opening designation command (S1426: No), the process proceeds to step S1428.

  In step S <b> 1427, the sub CPU 130 a performs long opening effect execution processing for effecting that the second start port 47 opens longer than usual. In this long opening effect execution processing, it is determined whether or not the auxiliary symbol is played with the normal symbol stop symbol data becoming the normal symbol 1, and the normal symbol stop symbol data becomes the normal symbol 1 and the auxiliary game is executed. The long opening effect is executed when When this process ends, the current production control unit command analysis process ends.

  In step S1428, the sub CPU 130a checks whether the command stored in the reception buffer is an error designation command. In this process, if the command stored in the reception buffer is an error designation command (S1428: Yes), the sub CPU 130a moves the process to step S1429. On the other hand, in this process, if the sub CPU 130a is not an error designation command (S1428: No), the process proceeds to step S1430.

  In step S1429, the sub CPU 130a performs an error notification process for notifying that an error (event) related to the security of the gaming machine 1 has occurred. In this error notification process, the type of error designation command, that is, the type of error that has occurred is determined, an error notification effect corresponding to the type of error that has occurred is determined, and the determined error notification effect is stored in the error notification effect storage area. In order to transmit the determined error notification effect information to the image control unit 140, the sound control unit 150, the lamp control unit 160, and the drive control unit 170, an error notification designation command based on the determined error notification effect is transmitted to the sub-RAM 130c. Set to send buffer. When this process ends, the current production control unit command analysis process ends.

  In step S1430, the sub CPU 130a checks whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is an error cancellation designation command. In this process, if the command stored in the reception buffer is an error cancellation designation command (S1430: Yes), the sub CPU 130a moves the process to step S1431. On the other hand, in this process, if the sub CPU 130a is not the error cancellation designation command (S1430: No), the current effect control unit command analysis process is terminated.

  In step S1431, the sub CPU 130a performs an error notification canceling process for canceling an error notification that is already being executed. In this error notification cancellation processing, the type of error cancellation designation command, that is, the type of error that has been resolved, is determined, and the error notification rendering corresponding to the resolved error type is cleared from the error notification rendering storage area, and the error notification that has been resolved. In order to transmit the release information of the effect to the image control unit 140, the sound control unit 150, the lamp control unit 160, and the drive control unit 170, an error notification cancellation designation command based on the canceled error notification effect is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 130c. . When this process ends, the current production control unit command analysis process ends.

(Change control pattern determination process of effect control unit)
The variation effect pattern determination process of the effect control unit 130m will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing the changing effect pattern determination process in the effect control unit 130m.

  First, in step S1411-1, the sub CPU 130a stores the variation pattern designation command determined to have been received in step S1410 in the variation pattern designation command area of the storage information of the presentation information in the sub RAM 130c. That is, the variation pattern designation command that has been stored in the storage area for the production information is overwritten by a new variation pattern designation command.

  In step S1411-2, the sub CPU 130a confirms the content of the variation pattern designation command stored in step S1411-1, and acquires a random effect pattern determination random value in step S1411-3.

  In step S <b> 1411-4, the sub CPU 130 a determines whether or not the variation pattern designation command is due to a game ball entering the first start port 45. If it is due to the game ball entering the first start opening 45 (S1411-4: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1411-5. On the other hand, if it is not due to the game ball entering the first start opening 45 (S1411-4: No), the process proceeds to step S1411-6.

  In step S1411-5, the sub CPU 130a selects the variation effect pattern determination table for the first start opening shown in FIG.

  In step S1411-6, the sub CPU 130a selects the variation effect pattern determination table for the second start port shown in FIG.

  In step S1411-7, the sub CPU 130a determines a variation effect pattern. Specifically, the stop symbol data stored in the stop symbol storage area in step S1409 is compared with the random effect pattern determination random number acquired in step S1411-3 and the selected variation effect pattern determination table. The variation effect pattern is determined according to the selection rate set in the variation effect pattern determination table, and the determined variation effect pattern is stored in the variation effect pattern information storage area.

  The variation production pattern includes a variation production time, a variation display mode of the production symbol 70a, presence / absence of reach production, contents of reach production, presence / absence of production button production, contents of production button production, production development configuration, etc. Components are associated. In addition, the variation effect pattern of the variation effect in the first image display device (main liquid crystal) 70 and the second image display device (sub liquid crystal) 71 is composed of a display mode of the effect symbol variation display, a character, and the like. Display modes relating to the object image and the background image are also associated as components of the variation effect.

  In step S1411-8, the sub CPU 130a identifies a variation effect pattern designation command corresponding to the determined variation effect pattern, and sets the identified variation effect pattern designation command in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 130c.

  Note that the variable effect pattern designation command set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 130c is transmitted to the image control unit 140, the sound control unit 150, the lamp control unit 160, and the drive control unit 170 in the data output process of step S1700. . Then, the image control unit 140, the sound control unit 150, the lamp control unit 160, and the drive control unit 170 display a variation effect corresponding to the variation effect pattern designation command (variation effect pattern) in the first image display device (main liquid crystal) 70, The second image display device (sub liquid crystal) 71, the audio output device 9, the panel lighting device 74, the frame lighting device 10, the panel driving device 75, and the like are executed.

  In step S1411-9, the sub CPU 130a sets a variable effect time which is an execution time (effect time) of the effect corresponding to the variable effect pattern determined in step S1411-7 in the variable effect timer counter of the sub RAM 130c. In S1411-10, the sub CPU 130a sets the variation effect data corresponding to the variation effect pattern in the variation effect data storage area of the sub RAM 130c.

  The variable effect timer counter is decremented by 1 every 2 ms in step S1200. The sub CPU 130a can specify the remaining time of the variation effect, in other words, the time elapsed since the variation effect was started, by the variation effect timer counter.

  In step S1411-11, the sub CPU 130a performs special figure roulette effect determination processing. Specifically, based on the set variation effect data, it is determined whether or not the variation effect pattern of the effect symbol 70a to be performed in the future can execute the roulette effect. When the roulette effect can be executed, whether to execute the roulette effect and the type of roulette effect to be executed are determined, the roulette effect designation command corresponding to the determined roulette effect type is specified, and the specified roulette An effect designation command is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 130c.

  The roulette effect designation command set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 130c is transmitted to the image control unit 140, the sound control unit 150, the lamp control unit 160, and the drive control unit 170 in the data output process in step S1700. Then, the image control unit 140, the sound control unit 150, the lamp control unit 160, and the drive control unit 170 generate a roulette effect corresponding to the roulette effect designation command (variation effect pattern) in the first image display device (main liquid crystal) 70, the first. It is executed by an effect device such as a two-image display device (sub liquid crystal) 71, an audio output device 9, a panel lighting device 74, a frame lighting device 10, and a panel driving device 75.

  In step S1411-12, the sub CPU 130a performs a hold icon display update process. Specifically, the first image display device (main liquid crystal) 70 and / or the second image display device (sub liquid crystal) based on the hold icon change scenario determined in the hold icon display mode determination process in step S1407. Whether or not to change the display mode of the hold icon displayed in 71 and the display mode after the change are determined, the hold icon change designation command corresponding to this decision is specified, and the specified hold icon change designation command is designated as the sub RAM 130c. Set to the send buffer.

  Note that the pending icon change designation command set in the transmission buffer of the sub-RAM 130c is transmitted to the image control unit 140 in the data output process of step S1700. Then, the display mode of the hold icon is changed by the image control unit 140.

  In step S1411-13, the sub CPU 130a performs the variation icon display mode determination process. Specifically, the variation displayed on the first image display device (main liquid crystal) 70 and / or the second image display device (sub liquid crystal) 71 based on the variation effect pattern determined in step S1411-7. Whether to change the display mode of the icon and the display mode after the change are determined, the variable icon designation command corresponding to this determination is specified, and the specified variable icon designation command is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 130c. . When this process ends, the current variation effect pattern determination process ends.

  The variable icon designation command set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 130c is transmitted to the image control unit 140 in the data output process in step S1700. Then, the variation icon is displayed by the image control unit 140 in a display mode corresponding to the variation icon designation command.

(SU notice determination process of production control unit)
The step-up (SU) notice effect determination process of the effect control unit 130m will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 34 is a flowchart showing the SU notice effect determination process in the effect control unit 130m.

  In step S1412-1, the sub CPU 130a acquires the variation effect pattern information stored in the variation effect data storage area in step S1411-10.

  In step S1412-2, the sub CPU 130a determines whether or not the result of the variable display of the special symbol (effect symbol 70a) is a big hit. If it is determined that the game is a big hit (S1412-2: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1412-4. On the other hand, if it is determined that the jackpot will not be reached (S1412-2: No), the process proceeds to step S1412-3.

In step S1412-3, the sub CPU 130a selects the step-up (SU) notice pattern determination table for loss shown in FIG.
On the other hand, in step S1412-4, the sub CPU 130a selects the jackpot step-up (SU) notice pattern determination table shown in FIG.

  In step S1412-5, the sub CPU 130a performs a step-up (SU) notice pattern determination process. Specifically, a random number value for determining the SU advance notice pattern is acquired, the random number value for determining the SU advance notice pattern, and the step-up (SU) advance notice pattern determining table selected in step S1412-3 or step S1412-4, Are determined, a step-up (SU) notice pattern (step-up (SU) notice mode) is determined according to the selection rate set in the step-up notice pattern determination table, and the determined step-up (SU) notice pattern is The information is stored in the notice pattern information storage area.

  In step S1412-6, the sub CPU 130a identifies a SU notice pattern designating command corresponding to the determined step-up (SU) notice pattern, and sets the identified SU notice pattern designating command in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 130c. When this process ends, the current notice effect determination process ends.

  The SU notice pattern designating command set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 130c is transmitted to the image control unit 140 in the data output process in step S1700. Then, the image control unit 140 displays the image of the SU notice effect corresponding to the SU notice pattern designation command.

(Variation production pattern determination table)
35 and 36 are diagrams showing a variation effect pattern determination table that is referred to when a variation effect pattern is determined. FIG. 35 is a variation effect pattern determination table for the first start port that is referred to when the special symbol and the effect symbol 70a are displayed in a variable manner by entering a game ball into the first start port 45. FIG. FIG. 12 is a variation effect pattern determination table for the second start port that is referred to when the special symbol and the effect symbol 70a are displayed in a variable manner by entering a game ball into the second start port 45. FIG.

  The fluctuation effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. 35 and FIG. 36 is obtained when the fluctuation pattern designation command (the fluctuation pattern of the special symbol specified thereby, the jackpot lottery result, the fluctuation effect contents) and the fluctuation pattern designation command are received. The selection ratio based on the random effect pattern determination random number is associated with a variation effect pattern that is a variation effect (including a variation display of the effect symbol) performed in response to the variation display of the special symbol.

  In the variation effect pattern determination table for the first start port shown in FIG. 35, “normal variation (long)” associated with the variation pattern 1 is “normal variation (long) with a selection rate of 60% as the variation effect pattern. ) Production 1 ”is set to“ Normal Variation (Long) Production 2 ”with a selection rate of 40%. The “normal variation (long) effect 1” and the “normal variation (long) effect 2” have different effects, for example, the background and the like.

  As for the “shortening variation” associated with the variation pattern 2, “shortening variation effect” is set as the variation effect pattern with a selection rate of 100%.

  As for the “normal fluctuation (short)” associated with the fluctuation pattern 3, the “normal fluctuation (short) production 1” with a selection rate of 60% and the “normal fluctuation (short)” with a selection ratio of 40% as the fluctuation production pattern. “Production 2” is set. For example, the “normal variation (short) effect 1” and the “normal variation (short) effect 2” have different contents of the effect and different backgrounds.

  For “normal reach” associated with the variation pattern 4, “normal reach production 1” is set at a selection rate of 60% and “normal reach production 2” is set at a selection rate of 40%. “Normal reach production 1” and “normal reach production 2” have different production contents, for example, backgrounds and the like.

  For “SP reach 1 (losing)” linked to the fluctuation pattern 5, “SP reach 1 (losing) production 1” with a selection rate of 60% and “SP reach 1” with a selection rate of 40% as the fluctuation production pattern. (Loose) Production 2 ”is set. “SP reach 1 (losing) production 1” and “SP reach 1 (losing) production 2” have different production contents, for example, characters appearing, backgrounds, and the like are different.

  Similarly, “SP reach 2 (losing) production 1” and “SP reach 2 (losing) production 2” selected as the fluctuation production pattern for “SP reach 2 (losing)” linked to the fluctuation pattern 6 Then, the production contents are different.

  Similarly, “SP reach 3 (losing) effect 1” and “SP reach 3 (losing) effect 2” selected as the changing effect pattern for “SP reach 3 (losing)” associated with the changing pattern 7. The contents of the production are different.

  For “SPSP reach 1 (losing)” linked to the fluctuation pattern 8, “SPSP reach 1 (losing) production 1” with a selection rate of 60% and “SPSP reach 1” with a selection rate of 40% as the fluctuation production pattern. (Loose) Production 2 ”is set. “SPSP reach 1 (losing) production 1” and “SPSP reach 1 (losing) production 2” have different production contents, for example, characters appearing, backgrounds, and the like are different.

  Similarly, “SPSP reach 2 (losing) production 1” and “SPSP reach 2 (losing) production 2” selected as the fluctuation production pattern for “SPSP reach 2 (losing)” associated with the fluctuation pattern 9 Then, the production contents are different.

  Similarly, “SPSP reach 3 (losing) effect 1” and “SPSP reach 3 (losing) effect 2” selected as the changing effect patterns for “SPSP reach 3 (losing)” associated with the changing pattern 10. The content of the production is different.

  “SP reach 1 (big hit)” associated with the fluctuation pattern 11 is “SP reach 1 (big hit)” corresponding to “SP reach 1 (losing) production 1” with a selection rate of 40% as the fluctuation production pattern. "Production 1" has a selection rate of 60% and "SP reach 1 (big hit) production 2" corresponding to "SP reach 1 (losing) production 2" is set.

  Similarly, “SP reach 2 (big hit) production 1” corresponding to “SP reach 2 (losing) production 1” as the fluctuation production pattern for “SP reach 2 (big hit)” linked to the fluctuation pattern 12. “SP reach 2 (big hit) production 2” corresponding to “SP reach 2 (losing) production 2” is set.

  Similarly, for “SP reach 3 (big hit)” associated with the fluctuation pattern 13, “SP reach 3 (big hit) production corresponding to“ SP reach 3 (losing) production 1 ”as the fluctuation production pattern. 1 ”and“ SP reach 3 (big hit) production 2 ”corresponding to“ SP reach 3 (losing) production 2 ”are set.

  “SPSP reach 1 (big hit)” associated with the fluctuation pattern 14 is “SPSP reach 1 (big hit)” corresponding to “SPSP reach 1 (losing) production 1” with a selection rate of 40% as the fluctuation production pattern. "Production 1" has a selection rate of 60%, and "SPSP reach 1 (big hit) production 2" corresponding to "SPSP reach 1 (losing) production 2" is set.

  Similarly, “SPSP reach 2 (big hit) production 1” corresponding to “SPSP reach 2 (losing) production 1” as the fluctuation production pattern for “SPSP reach 2 (big hit)” linked to the fluctuation pattern 15. “SPSP reach 2 (big hit) effect 2” corresponding to “SPSP reach 2 (losing) effect 2” is set.

  Similarly, for “SPSP reach 3 (big hit)” associated with the fluctuation pattern 16, “SPSP reach 3 (big hit) production 1” corresponding to “SPSP reach 3 (losing) production 1” as the fluctuation production pattern. ”And“ SPSP reach 3 (big hit) production 2 ”corresponding to“ SPSP reach 3 (losing) production 2 ”are set.

  As is apparent from the special figure variation pattern determination random number in FIG. 9 and the selection rate shown in FIG. 35, “SP reach 1 effect 1”, “SP reach 1 effect 2”, “SP reach 2 effect 1”, “SP Reach 2 Production 2”, “SP Reach 3 Production 1”, “SP Reach 3 Production 2”, “SPSP Reach 1 Production 1”, “SPSP Reach 1 Production 2”, “SPSP Reach 2 Production 1”, “SPSP The expected value (expected degree) that is a big hit increases as the reach 2 effect 2, the SPSP reach 3 effect 1, and the SPSP reach 3 effect 2 are reached.

  In the variation effect pattern determination table for the second start opening shown in FIG. 36, “normal variation (long)” associated with the variation pattern 1 is “normal variation (long) with a selection rate of 60% as the variation effect pattern. ) Production 1 ”is set to“ Normal variation (long) production 2 ”with a selection rate of 40%.

  As for the “shortening variation” associated with the variation pattern 2, “shortening variation effect” is set as the variation effect pattern with a selection rate of 100%.

  For “normal reach” associated with the variation pattern 4, “normal reach production 1” is set at a selection rate of 60% and “normal reach production 2” is set at a selection rate of 40%.

  For “special reach 1 (losing)” linked to the fluctuation pattern 7, “special reach 1 (losing) production 1” with a selection rate of 60% and “special reach 1” with a selection rate of 40% as the fluctuation production pattern. (Loose) Production 2 ”is set. The “special reach 1 (losing) effect 1” and the “special reach 1 (losing) effect 2” have different characters, backgrounds, and the like, for example.

  Similarly, “special reach 2 (losing) production 1” and “special reach 2 (losing) production 2” selected as the fluctuation production pattern for “special reach 2 (losing)” associated with the fluctuation pattern 10 Then, for example, the contents of the production are different.

  For “special reach 1 (big hit)” associated with the fluctuation pattern 13, the “special reach 1 (big hit)” corresponding to “special reach 1 (losing) production 1” with a selection rate of 40% as the fluctuation production pattern. “Production 1” has a selection rate of 60%, and “Special reach 1 (big hit) production 2” corresponding to “Special reach 1 (losing) production 2” is set.

  Similarly, for “special reach 2 (big hit)” associated with the fluctuation pattern 16, “special reach 2 (big hit) production 1” corresponding to “special reach 2 (losing) production 1” as the fluctuation production pattern. And “special reach 2 (big hit) effect 2” corresponding to “special reach 2 (losing) effect 2” is set.

  As is apparent from the selection rate shown in FIG. 36, the “special reach 1 effect 1” has a higher expected value (expected degree) than the “special reach 1 effect 1” and the “special reach 2 effect 1”. In the case of “Special Reach 2 Production 2”, the expected value (expected degree) that is a big hit is higher.

(SU notice pattern determination table)
FIGS. 37 and 38 are diagrams showing a SU notice pattern determination table that is referred to when a step up (SU) notice pattern is decided in the step up (SU) notice pattern determination process of step S1412-5 described above. Specifically, FIG. 37 is a diagram illustrating an SU notice pattern determination table for losing, and FIG. 38 is a diagram illustrating an SU notice pattern determining table for jackpot.

  The step-up (SU) notice effect by the SU notice patterns 1 to 8 shown in FIGS. 37 and 38 is performed in each step over a plurality of stages (steps (SU)) in the first image display device (main liquid crystal) 70. Is a notice effect (stage notice effect) that can change the effect of the image, and displays a window image on the display unit of the first image display device (main liquid crystal) 70 and displays various characters in the window. This is a step-up (SU) notice effect.

  In the SU notice pattern determination table for losing in FIG. 37 and the SU notice pattern determining table for jackpot in FIG. 38, the selection ratio based on the random effect pattern and the random number value for determining the SU notice pattern acquired when the SU notice pattern is determined. And the type of the SU notice pattern and the SU notice scenario indicating the contents of the SU notice effect are associated with each other. There are eight types of SU notice patterns: SU notice pattern 1 to SU notice pattern 8. Each SU notice pattern is associated with each SU notice scenario.

In the SU notice pattern 1 of the SU notice pattern 1, only a male character appears in the window. In this SU notice pattern 1, only the effect of SU1 whose effect execution time (effect time) is 1.5 seconds is performed, and the SU notice effect is terminated.
In SU1 of SU notice pattern 1, on the first image display device (main liquid crystal) 70, an image in which a predetermined male character (referred to as “man A1”) appears in the window is displayed. The SU notice effect of the SU notice pattern 1 can be executed during a fluctuating effect (effect time: 3 seconds) that is not reach.
Details of an example of the SU notice effect of the SU notice pattern 1 will be described later with reference to FIG.

In the SU notice pattern 2 of the SU notice pattern 2, only a male character appears in the window. In this SU notice pattern 2, only the effect of SU1 with an effect time of 3.5 seconds is performed, and the SU notice effect is terminated. In SU1 of this SU notice pattern 2, after an image in which the male character “male A1” appears in the window is displayed on the first image display device (main liquid crystal) 70, “male A1” is displayed in this window. Is displayed as an image that says "Serif a1".
The SU notice effect of the SU notice pattern 2 can be executed during a fluctuating effect (effect time: 7 seconds, 13.5 seconds) that does not become reach. Note that when an image in which a character says a speech is displayed, the speech of the speech may be output from the audio output device 9.
Details of the example of the SU notice effect of the SU notice pattern 2 will be described later with reference to FIG.

  The SU notice effect of SU notice pattern 3 is an SU notice effect in which only a male character appears in the window. After performing the effect of SU1 with an effect time of 1.5 seconds, the effect time is 4.0 seconds. The effect of SU2 is performed and the SU notice is ended.

  In SU1 of the SU notice pattern 3, an image in which the male character “male A1” appears in the window is displayed on the first image display device (main liquid crystal) 70. Then, in SU2, which is the final step following SU1, in the first image display device 70, a male character (this is referred to as “male A2”) different from this male character “male A1” in the window. After being displayed, an image of this “man A2” saying “serif a2” as a speech is displayed.

The SU notice effect of this SU notice pattern 3 is the case of developing to SP reach during the change effect before reach when the change effect (effect time: 7 seconds, 13.5 seconds) that does not reach reach, during the normal reach. This can be executed during the fluctuation production before the reach in the case of development to the SPSP reach during the fluctuation production before the reach.
Details of the example of the SU notice effect of the SU notice pattern 3 will be described later with reference to FIG.

  As can be seen from a comparison between the SU notice pattern 2 and the SU notice pattern 3, even in the same SU1, the effect time of SU1 differs depending on the SU notice pattern. Specifically, in the SU notice pattern 2 that ends in SU1, the effect time of SU1 is set to 3.5 seconds, but in the SU notice pattern 3 that develops from SU1 to SU2, the effect time of SU1 is 1. .5 seconds is set.

  In this manner, the SU notice pattern that ends without executing the SU2 effect after the SU1 effect is executed is more effective than the SU notice pattern that executes the SU2 effect after executing the SU1 effect. Is set to be longer. Then, in SU1 with a production time of 1.5 seconds, the character does not produce a speech, and in SU1 with a longer production time of 3.5 seconds, the character speaks before the SU notice production ends. Production is performed.

  That is, in the present embodiment, even in the same SU1, the SU1 effect time is different between the SU notice pattern in which SU1 is the final step and the SU notice pattern in which SU1 is not the final step.

  The SU notice effect of the SU notice pattern 4 is an SU notice effect in which only a male character appears in the window. After the effect of SU1 with an effect time of 1.5 seconds, the effect time is 2.0 seconds. The effect of SU2 is performed, and then the effect of SU3 with an effect time of 4.0 seconds is performed, and the SU notice is ended.

  In SU1 of this SU notice pattern 4, on the first image display device (main liquid crystal) 70, an image in which the male character “Male A1” appears in the window is displayed. In SU2 following SU1, on the first image display device 70, an image in which a male character different from the male character “Men A1” (referred to as “Men A2”) appears in the window. The

Then, in SU3 of the final step following SU2, an image in which “male A1” and “male A2” other than “male A2” appear as male characters in the window is displayed. An image of “Man A3” saying “Serif a3” as a line is displayed. The SU notice effect of the SU notice pattern 4 is a change effect before reach when developing to normal reach, a change effect before reach when developing to SP reach, and a change effect before reach when developing to SPSP reach. It is feasible during.
Details of an example of the SU notice effect of the SU notice pattern 4 will be described later with reference to FIG.

  As can be seen from a comparison between the SU notice pattern 3 and the SU notice pattern 4, even in the same SU2, the effect time of SU2 differs depending on the SU notice pattern. Specifically, in the SU notice pattern 3 that ends in SU2, the effect time of SU2 is set to 4.0 seconds, but in the SU notice pattern that develops from SU2 to SU3, the effect time of SU2 is 2. It is set to 0 seconds. Then, in SU2 where the production time is 2.0 seconds, the character does not produce a speech saying, and in SU2 where the production time is longer than 4.0 seconds, it is the final step, and the character performs the production saying the speech. Is called.

  Thus, the SU notice pattern that ends without executing the effect of SU3 after the effect of SU2 is performed is more effective than the SU notice pattern that executes the effect of SU3 after the effect of SU2 is executed. Is set to be longer.

  That is, in the present embodiment, even with the same SU2, the SU2 effect time differs between the SU notice pattern in which SU2 is the final step and the SU notice pattern in which SU2 is not the final step.

  The SU notice effect of the SU notice pattern 5 is an SU notice effect in which only a male character appears in the window, and after the effect of SU1 with an effect time of 1.5 seconds, the effect time is 2.0 seconds. An effect of SU2 is performed, and then an effect of SU3 with an effect time of 2.5 seconds is performed. Finally, an effect of SU4 with an effect time of 4.0 seconds is performed, and the SU notice is ended.

  In SU <b> 1 of the SU notice pattern 5, the first image display device (main liquid crystal) 70 displays an image in which the male character “Male A1” appears in the window. In SU2 following SU1, the first image display device 70 displays an image in which the male character “male A2” appears in the window. In SU3 following SU2, in the first image display device 70, an image in which the male character “male A3” appears in the window is displayed.

And in SU4 of the last step following SU3, after the image of "male A4" different from "male A1" and "male A2" and "male A3" is displayed as a male character in the window, In this window, an image of the character “Men A4” saying “Serif a4” as a dialogue is displayed. The SU notice effect of the SU notice pattern 5 can be executed during the fluctuating effect before reach when developing to SP reach and during the fluctuating effect before reaching when developing to SPSP reach.
Details of an example of the SU notice effect of the SU notice pattern 5 will be described later with reference to FIG.

  As can be seen from the comparison between the SU notice pattern 4 and the SU notice pattern 5, even in the same SU3, the effect time of SU3 differs depending on the SU notice pattern. Specifically, in the SU notice pattern 4 that ends in SU3, the effect time of SU3 is set to 4.0 seconds, but in the SU notice pattern that develops from SU3 to SU4, the effect time of SU3 is 2. It is set to 5 seconds. Then, in SU3 where the production time is 2.5 seconds, the character does not produce a speech saying, and in SU3 where the production time is longer than 4.0 seconds, this is the final step, and the character produces a production saying the speech. .

  As described above, the SU notice pattern that ends without executing the effect of SU4 after the effect of SU3 is performed is more effective than the SU notice pattern that executes the effect of SU4 after the effect of SU3 is executed. Is set to be longer.

  That is, in the present embodiment, even in the same SU3, the SU3 effect time differs between the SU notice pattern in which SU3 is the final step and the SU notice pattern in which SU3 is not the final step.

  As described above, in this embodiment, even in the same specific step, the presentation time of a specific step is determined by the SU notice pattern in which the specific step is the final step and the SU notice pattern in which the specific step is not the final step. Is different.

  The SU notice effect of the SU notice pattern 6 is an SU notice effect in which only a female character appears in the window. After the effect of SU1 with an effect time of 1.5 seconds, the effect time is 2.0 seconds. An effect of SU2 is performed, and then an effect of SU3 with an effect time of 2.5 seconds is performed. Finally, an effect of SU4 with an effect time of 4.0 seconds is performed, and the SU notice is ended.

  In SU <b> 1 of the SU notice pattern 6, an image in which the female character “woman B <b> 1” appears in the window is displayed on the first image display device (main liquid crystal) 70. In SU2 following SU1, on the first image display device 70, an image in which a female character (this is referred to as “female B2”) different from the female character “female B1” appears in the window. The

  In SU3 following SU2, in the first image display device 70, an image in which “woman B3” different from “woman B1” and “woman B2” appears as a female character in the window is displayed. Then, in SU4 of the final step following SU3, an image in which “woman B4” other than “woman B1,” “woman B2,” and “woman B3” appears as female characters in the window is displayed. Thereafter, an image of “woman B4” saying “serif b4” as a dialogue is displayed.

  The SU notice effect of the SU notice pattern 6 can be executed during the fluctuating effect before reach when developing to SP reach and during the fluctuating effect before reaching when developing to SPSP reach.

Thus, both the SU notice pattern 5 and the SU notice pattern 6 are executed from SU1 to SU4, and the production time of each step is the same. Then, the step notice pattern 6 in which only the female character appears is a SU notice effect having a higher expected value (expected degree) that is a big hit than the step SU notice pattern 5 in which only the male character appears. .
Details of an example of the SU notice effect of the SU notice pattern 6 will be described later with reference to FIG.

  The SU notice effect of the SU notice pattern 7 is an SU notice effect in which a female character appears after a male character appears in the window, and a SU1 effect (male appears) with a production time of 1.5 seconds. After performing, the performance of SU2 with a production time of 2.0 seconds (male appears), and then the performance of SU3 (a woman appears) with a production time of 2.5 seconds. Finally, the production time A 4.0 second SU4 effect (female appears) ends the SU notice.

  In SU1 of the SU notice pattern 7, an image in which the male character “male A1” appears in the window is displayed on the first image display device (main liquid crystal) 70. In SU2 following SU1, in the first image display device 70, the male character “male A2” is displayed in the window. In SU3 following SU2, the first image display device 70 displays an image in which the female character “woman B3” appears in the window.

  Then, in SU4 of the final step following SU3, after an image in which the female character “woman B4” appears in the window, an image of this “woman B4” saying “serif b4” as a dialogue is displayed. Is displayed. The SU notice effect of the SU notice pattern 7 can be executed during the fluctuation effect before reach when developing to SP reach and during the change effect before reach when developing to SPSP reach.

  As described above, the SU notice pattern 7 is executed from SU1 to SU4 similarly to the SU notice pattern 5 and the SU notice pattern 6, and the production time of each step is the same. In the SU notice pattern 7, a male character appears first, followed by a female character. Such a SU notice pattern 7 is a SU notice effect having a higher expected value (expected degree) than the step notice pattern 6 in which only female characters appear.

That is, as it can be seen by comparing the SU notice patterns 5 to 7 that progress to the same step and the production time of each step is the same, the SU notice effect that only men appear, the SU notice effect that only women appear, The expectation value (expected degree) that becomes a big hit increases as the SU notice effect in which the woman appears after the man appears.
Details of an example of the SU notice effect of the SU notice pattern 7 will be described later with reference to FIG.

  The SU notice effect of the SU notice pattern 8 is an SU notice effect in which only a male character appears in the window. After performing the effect of SU1 with a production time of 1.5 seconds, the effect of SU2 is not performed. An effect of SU3 with an effect time of 2.5 seconds is performed. Finally, an effect of SU4 with an effect time of 4.0 seconds is performed, and the SU notice is ended.

  In SU1 of the SU notice pattern 8, an image in which the male character “male A1” appears in the window is displayed on the first image display device (main liquid crystal) 70. In SU3 following SU1, on the first image display device 70, an image in which the male character “male A3” appears in the window is displayed.

  Then, in SU4 of the final step following SU3, an image in which the male character “Men A4” appears in the window is displayed, and then an image of “Men A4” saying “Serif a4” as a line is displayed. Is displayed. The SU notice effect of the SU notice pattern 8 can be executed during the fluctuating effect before reach when the SPSP reach is developed.

Thus, the SU notice pattern 8 performs the effects of SU3 and SU4 without performing the effects of SU2, after performing the effects of SU1. Such an SU notice pattern 8 is a SU notice effect having a higher expected value (expected degree) that is a big hit than the SU notice patterns 5 to 7 in which the steps proceed step by step like SU1, SU2, SU3, and SU4. ing.
Details of an example of the SU notice effect of the SU notice pattern 8 will be described later with reference to FIG.

(Example of step-up (SU) notice effect)
FIG. 39 to FIG. 42 are diagrams showing timing charts and examples of effects of the SU notice effect.
Specifically, FIG. 39A is a diagram showing the SU notice effect of the SU notice pattern 1, and FIG. 39B is a diagram showing the SU notice effect of the SU notice pattern 2. FIG. 40A is a diagram showing the SU notice effect of the SU notice pattern 3, and FIG. 40B is a diagram showing the SU notice effect of the SU notice pattern 4. 41 (a) is a diagram showing the SU notice effect of the SU notice pattern 5, FIG. 41 (b) is a diagram showing the SU notice effect of the SU notice pattern 6, and FIG. FIG. 11 is a diagram showing a SU notice effect of the SU notice pattern 7. FIG. 42A is a diagram showing the SU notice effect of the SU notice pattern 7.

The SU notice effects of the SU notice patterns 1 to 5 and 8 are SU notice effects (male SU notice effects) in which only male characters appear as characters.
The SU notice effect of the SU notice pattern 6 is an SU notice effect (female SU notice effect) in which only a female character appears as a character.
The SU notice effect of the SU notice pattern 7 is a SU notice effect in which a female character appears after a male character appears.

[Example of SU notice effect of SU notice pattern 1]
FIG. 39A is a timing chart and an example of the SU notice effect of the SU notice pattern 1.
When the variation display of the effect symbol 70a is started at the timing T0 in FIG. 39A, the SU1 effect is started at the timing T1 (for example, 0.8 seconds after the timing T0), and 1.5 seconds after the timing T1. The timing of SU1 ends at the timing T2. After that, the effect design 70a is stopped in a manner showing a loss without reaching reach, and the variation effect ends after 3 seconds from the timing T0.

  In the SU notice effect of the SU notice pattern 1, as shown in (a-1) of FIG. 39 (a), the display unit 700 of the first image display device (main liquid crystal) 70 is used in SU1 of 1.5 seconds. The window 701 which is the SU notice effect display area is displayed, and the image of the male character “male A1” is displayed in the window 701. Thereafter, the window 701 is deleted, and the SU notice effect by SU1 ends. .

  As described above, the SU notice effect of the SU notice pattern 1 shown in FIG. 39A is executed only during the fluctuating effect in which the reach is not established, so that the SU notice effect ends without being SU2. . Since the variation effect time of the variation effect is as short as 3 seconds, the effect time of SU1 of this SU notice pattern 1 is 1.5 seconds.

  When the SU notice effect (SU notice pattern 1) consisting of only 1.5 seconds of SU1 is executed during the change effect of 3 seconds, the male character “male A1” appears in SU1. However, this character “male A1” does not perform the effect of saying a line, and SU1, that is, the SU notice effect ends.

[Example of SU notice effect of SU notice pattern 2]
FIG. 39B is a timing chart and an example of the SU notice effect of the SU notice pattern 2.
When the variation display of the effect symbol 70a is started at the timing T0 in FIG. 39B, the SU1 effect is started at the timing T1 (for example, 0.8 seconds after the timing T0), and 3.5 seconds after the timing T1. The timing of SU1 ends at the timing T2. Thereafter, the effect design 70a is stopped in a manner indicating a loss without reaching reach, and the variation effect ends after 7 seconds or 13.5 seconds from the timing T0.

  In the SU notice effect of the SU notice pattern 2, as shown in (b-1) of FIG. 39 (b), the display unit of the first image display device (main liquid crystal) 70 in SU1 where the effect time is 3.5 seconds. A window 701 is displayed in 700, and an image of the male character “male A1” is displayed in the window 701. Then, as shown in (b-2) of FIG. 39B, the character “male A1” is displayed. "Is displayed as a speech balloon image showing that" Serif a1 "(" I asked. "). In addition to the display of the balloon image, the voice output device 9 may output the voice of the character “Male A1” “Serif a1” (“I asked”). Thereafter, the window 701 is deleted, and the effect of SU1, that is, the SU notice effect ends.

  As described above, the SU notice effect of the SU notice pattern 2 shown in FIG. 39B is executed only during the fluctuating effect where the reach is not established, and therefore, the SU notice effect ends without being SU2. . Since the variation effect time of the variation effect is 7 seconds or 13.5 seconds, the effect time of SU1 of this SU notice pattern 2 is 3.5 seconds which is longer than 1.5 seconds.

  In this way, when the SU notice effect (SU notice pattern 2) consisting only of SU1 of 3.5 seconds longer than 1.5 seconds is executed, the male character “male A1” is used in this SU1. ”Appears, this character“ Men A1 ”performs an effect of saying words.

  As described above, in the SU notice effect of the SU notice pattern 2, the effect that the character speaks is executed before the SU notice effect is finished. Thereby, the player can have an interest that the SU notice effect may end.

[Example of SU notice effect of SU notice pattern 3]
FIG. 40A is a timing chart and an example of the SU notice effect of the SU notice pattern 3.
When variation display of the effect symbol 70a is started at the timing T0 in FIG. 40A, the SU1 effect is started at the timing T1 (for example, 0.8 seconds after the timing T0), and 1.5 seconds after the timing T1. The timing of SU1 ends at the timing T2. Then, the effect of SU2 starts at this timing T2, and the effect of SU2 ends at timing T4 after 4.0 seconds from the timing T2.

  Thereafter, the effect design 70a is stopped in a manner indicating a loss without reaching reach, and the variation effect ends after 7 seconds or 13.5 seconds from the timing T0. Or, it is executed up to the normal reach, and the effect design 70a is stopped in a manner indicating a loss, and the variation effect is ended. Or, even if the determination result of the jackpot is either a jackpot or a loss, it is executed up to the SP reach and the variation effect ends. Or, even if the determination result of the jackpot is either a jackpot or a loss, it is executed up to the SPSP reach following the SP reach, and the variation effect ends.

  In the SU notice effect of the SU notice pattern 3, as shown in (a-1) of FIG. 40 (a), the display unit of the first image display device (main liquid crystal) 70 in SU1 where the effect time is 1.5 seconds. A window 701 is displayed in 700, and an image of the male character “Men A1” is displayed in the window 701. This SU1 has an effect time of 1.5 seconds, and unlike the effect of SU1 whose effect time in the SU notice pattern 2 is 3.5 seconds, the window “701” is deleted without the character “Man A1” speaking. The SU1 effect ends.

  SU2, which is the final step following SU1, is set to 4.0 seconds, which is longer than SU1. In this SU2, as shown in (a-2) of FIG. 40A, a window 701 is displayed in the display unit 700 of the first image display device (main liquid crystal) 70, and the male 701 is displayed in the window 701. After the image of the character “male A2” is displayed, as shown in (a-3) of FIG. 40A, the character “male A2” says “Serif a2” (“Would you take a break?”). Is displayed. In addition to the display of the balloon image, the voice output device 9 may output the voice of “Serif a2” (“Do you have a break?”) Of the character “Men A2”. Thereafter, the window 701 is deleted, and the effect of SU2, that is, the SU notice effect is finished.

  The SU notice effect of the SU notice pattern 2 which is executed only during the fluctuation effect of 7 seconds or 13.5 seconds in which the reach shown in FIG. 39B is not established ends at SU1 of 3.5 seconds. During this 3.5 seconds, the character “Men A1” appears, and then the character “Men A1” has the contents of production that says words.

  On the other hand, the SU notice effect of the SU notice pattern 3 shown in FIG. 40A is not only during the fluctuation effect of 7 seconds or 13.5 seconds where the reach is not established, but also to the normal reach, to the SP reach, or to the SPSP reach. There is a possibility that it will be executed even during the changing performance. Therefore, the SU notice effect of the SU notice pattern 3 does not end at SU1 but develops to SU2.

  In this way, the SU notice effect of the SU notice pattern 3 that develops from SU1 to SU2 is set to 1.5 seconds shorter than 3.5 seconds. In this SU1, the character “male A1” quickly develops to SU2 without saying a line. Thus, the player can enjoy the SU notice effect that quickly changes from the effect of SU1 in which the character “male A1” appears to the effect of SU2 in which the character “male A2” appears.

  Further, in the final step SU2 when the SU notice effect is finished, an effect in which the character speaks is executed. Thereby, the player can have an interest that the SU notice effect may end.

[Example of SU notice effect of SU notice pattern 4]
FIG. 40B is a timing chart and an example of the SU notice effect of the SU notice pattern 4.
When the variation display of the effect symbol 70a is started at the timing T0 in FIG. 40B, the SU1 effect is started at the timing T1 (for example, 0.8 seconds after the timing T0), and 1.5 seconds after the timing T1. The timing of SU1 ends at the timing T2. The effect of SU2 is started at this timing T2, and the effect of SU2 ends at timing T3 2.0 seconds after the timing T2. The effect of SU3 is started at this timing T3, and the effect of SU3 is ended at timing T4 after 4.0 seconds from the timing T3.

  Thereafter, the normal reach is executed and the effect design 70a is stopped in a manner indicating a loss, and the change effect is ended. Or, even if the determination result of the jackpot is either a jackpot or a loss, it is executed up to the SP reach and the variation effect ends. Or, even if the determination result of the jackpot is either a jackpot or a loss, it is executed up to the SPSP reach following the SP reach, and the variation effect ends.

  In the SU notice effect of the SU notice pattern 4, as shown in (b-1) of FIG. 40 (b), the display unit of the first image display device (main liquid crystal) 70 in SU1 where the effect time is 1.5 seconds. A window 701 is displayed in 700, and an image of the male character “Men A1” is displayed in the window 701. This SU1 ends with the performance time being 1.5 seconds and the window “701” being erased without the character “Men A1” speaking.

  SU2 following SU1 is set to 2.0 seconds, which is slightly longer than SU1. In SU2, as shown in (b-2) of FIG. 40B, a window 701 is displayed in the display unit 700 of the first image display device (main liquid crystal) 70, and a male character is displayed in the window 701. An image of “Men A2” is displayed. Also in SU2, the process ends when the window 701 is erased without the effect that the character “male A2” speaks.

  Then, SU3, which is the final step following SU2, is set to 4.0 seconds, which is longer than SU2. In this SU3, as shown in (b-3) of FIG. 40 (b), a window 701 is displayed in the display unit 700 of the first image display device (main liquid crystal) 70, and the male 701 is displayed in the window 701. After the image of the character “Men A3” is displayed, the character “Men A3” says “Serif a3” (“Let's go to the sea!”) As shown in (b-4) of FIG. A balloon image showing the state is displayed. Along with the display of the balloon image, the voice output device 9 may output the voice of “Serif a3” (“Let's go to the sea!”) Of the character “Men A3”. Thereafter, the SU3 effect, that is, the SU notice effect is completed by deleting the window.

  The SU notice effect of the SU notice pattern 4 shown in FIG. 40B is not executed in the variable effect where the reach is not established, but is executed in the variable effect that develops to reach. Therefore, the SU notice effect of the SU notice pattern 4 is developed to SU3.

  Thus, the SU notice effect of the SU notice pattern 4 that develops from SU2 to SU3 is set to a short time of 1.5 seconds and 2.0 seconds for SU1 and SU2, respectively. In SU1 and SU2 where the effect time is short, the character quickly develops to the next step without saying a line. Thereby, the player can enjoy the SU notice effect in which the character is quickly replaced with another character.

  Further, in step 3 of the final step in which the SU notice effect is finished, an effect in which the character speaks is executed. Thereby, the player can have an interest that the SU notice effect may end.

[Example of SU notice effect of SU notice pattern 5]
FIG. 41A shows a timing chart and an example of the SU notice effect of the SU notice pattern 5.
When the variation display of the effect symbol 70a is started at the timing T0 in FIG. 41A, the SU1 effect is started at the timing T1 (for example, 0.8 seconds after the timing T0), and 1.5 seconds after the timing T1. The timing of SU1 ends at the timing T2. The effect of SU2 is started at this timing T2, and the effect of SU2 ends at timing T3 2.0 seconds after the timing T2. The effect of SU3 is started at this timing T3, and the effect of SU3 is ended at timing T4 2.5 seconds after the timing T3. Then, the effect of SU4 is started at this timing T4, and the effect of SU4 is ended at timing T4 after 4.0 seconds from the timing T4.

  Thereafter, regardless of whether the jackpot determination result is a jackpot or a loss, it is executed up to the SP reach and the variation effect ends. Or, even if the determination result of the jackpot is either a jackpot or a loss, it is executed up to the SPSP reach following the SP reach, and the variation effect ends.

  In the SU notice effect of the SU notice pattern 5, as shown in (a-1) of FIG. 41 (a), the display unit of the first image display device (main liquid crystal) 70 in SU1 where the effect time is 1.5 seconds. A window 701 is displayed in 700, and an image of the male character “Men A1” is displayed in the window 701. This SU1 ends when the presentation time is as short as 1.5 seconds and the window 701 is erased without the character “Male A1” speaking.

  SU2 following SU1 is set to 2.0 seconds, which is slightly longer than SU1. In SU2, as shown in (a-2) of FIG. 41A, a window 701 is displayed in the display unit 700 of the first image display device (main liquid crystal) 70, and a male character is displayed in the window 701. An image of “Men A2” is displayed. Also in SU2, the process ends when the window 701 is erased without the effect that the character “male A2” speaks.

  Then, SU3 following SU2 is set to 2.5 seconds, which is slightly longer than SU2. In SU3, as shown in FIG. 41A (a-3), a window 701 is displayed in the display unit 700 of the first image display device (main liquid crystal) 70, and a male character is displayed in the window 701. An image of “Men A3” is displayed. Also in SU3, the process ends when the window 701 is erased without the effect that the character “male A3” speaks.

  Then, SU4, which is the final step following SU3, is set to 4.0 seconds, which is longer than SU3. In this SU4, as shown in FIG. 41A (a-4), a window 701 is displayed in the display unit 700 of the first image display device (main liquid crystal) 70, and the male 701 is displayed in the window 701. After the image of the character “male A4” is displayed, as shown in (a-5) of FIG. 41A, the character “male A4” shows a state of saying “Serif a4” (“Leave it!”). A balloon image is displayed. In addition to the display of the balloon image, the voice output device 9 may output the voice of “Serif a4” (“Left!”) Of the character “Men A4”. Thereafter, the window 701 is deleted, and the effect of SU4, that is, the SU notice effect ends.

  The SU notice effect of the SU notice pattern 5 shown in FIG. 41A is executed until the SP reach or during the fluctuating effect that develops to the SPSP reach. Therefore, the SU notice effect of the SU notice pattern 5 is developed to SU4.

  As described above, the SU notice effect of the SU notice pattern 5 that develops from SU3 to SU4 is set to 1.5 seconds, 2.0 seconds, and 2.5 seconds for the effect times of SU1, SU2, and SU3, respectively. . In SU1, SU2, and SU3, the character quickly develops to the next step without saying a line. Thereby, the player can enjoy the SU notice effect in which the character is quickly replaced with another character.

  Further, in SU4, which is the final step in which the SU notice effect is finished, an effect in which the character speaks is executed. Thereby, the player can have an interest that the SU notice effect may end.

[Example of SU notice effect of SU notice pattern 6]
FIG. 41B is a timing chart and an example of the SU notice effect of the SU notice pattern 6.
When the variation display of the effect symbol 70a is started at the timing T0 in FIG. 41B, the SU1 effect is started at the timing T1 (for example, 0.8 seconds after the timing T0), and 1.5 seconds after the timing T1. The timing of SU1 ends at the timing T2. The effect of SU2 is started at this timing T2, and the effect of SU2 ends at timing T3 2.0 seconds after the timing T2. The effect of SU3 is started at this timing T3, and the effect of SU3 is ended at timing T4 2.5 seconds after the timing T3. Then, the effect of SU4 is started at this timing T4, and the effect of SU4 is ended at timing T4 after 4.0 seconds from the timing T4.

  Thereafter, regardless of whether the jackpot determination result is a jackpot or a loss, it is executed up to the SP reach and the variation effect ends. Or, even if the determination result of the jackpot is either a jackpot or a loss, it is executed up to the SPSP reach following the SP reach, and the variation effect ends.

  In the SU notice effect of the SU notice pattern 6, as shown in (b-1) of FIG. 41 (b), the display unit of the first image display device (main liquid crystal) 70 in SU1 where the effect time is 1.5 seconds. A window 701 is displayed in 700, and an image of the female character “woman B 1” is displayed in the window 701. This SU1 ends when the presentation time is as short as 1.5 seconds and the window 701 is deleted without the character “woman B1” speaking.

  SU2 following SU1 is set to 2.0 seconds, which is slightly longer than SU1. In SU2, as shown in (b-2) of FIG. 41B, a window 701 is displayed in the display unit 700 of the first image display device (main liquid crystal) 70, and a female character is displayed in the window 701. An image of “woman B2” is displayed. This SU2 is also terminated when the window 701 is erased without the effect that the character “Woman B2” says words.

  Then, SU3 following SU2 is set to 2.5 seconds, which is slightly longer than SU2. In SU3, as shown in (b-3) of FIG. 41B, a window 701 is displayed in the display unit 700 of the first image display device (main liquid crystal) 70, and a female character is displayed in the window 701. An image of “woman B3” is displayed. Also in SU3, the process ends when the window 701 is erased without the effect that the character “woman B3” says a line.

  Then, SU4, which is the final step following SU3, is set to 4.0 seconds, which is longer than SU3. In this SU4, as shown in (b-4) of FIG. 41B, a window 701 is displayed in the display unit 700 of the first image display device (main liquid crystal) 70, and a female character is displayed in the window 701. After the image of “female B4” is displayed, as shown in FIG. 41B (b-5), the character “female B4” shows “serif b4” (“Let me meet”). A balloon image is displayed. In addition to the display of the balloon image, the voice output device 9 may output the voice of “Serial b4” (“Let me know”) of the character “Woman B4”. Thereafter, the window 701 is deleted, and the effect of SU4, that is, the SU notice effect ends.

  The SU notice effect of the SU notice pattern 6 shown in FIG. 41 (b) is executed until the SP reach or during the fluctuating effect that develops to the SPSP reach. Therefore, the SU notice effect of the SU notice pattern 6 is developed to SU4.

  In addition, the SU notice effect of the SU notice pattern 6 that develops from SU3 to SU4 is set to 1.5 seconds, 2.0 seconds, and 2.5 seconds for the effect times of SU1, SU2, and SU3, respectively. In SU1, SU2, and SU3, the character quickly develops to the next step without saying a line. Thereby, the player can enjoy the SU notice effect in which the character is quickly replaced with another character.

  Further, in SU4, which is the final step in which the SU notice effect is finished, an effect in which the character speaks is executed. Thereby, the player can have an interest that the SU notice effect may end.

  Furthermore, the SU notice effect of the SU notice pattern 6 is not the male character but only the female character as the SU notice effect having a higher expected value (expected degree) than the SU notice effect of the SU notice pattern 5. “Women SU notice effect”

[Example of SU notice effect of SU notice pattern 7]
FIG. 41C shows a timing chart and an example of the SU notice effect of the SU notice pattern 7.
When variation display of the effect symbol 70a is started at the timing T0 in FIG. 41 (c), the SU1 effect is started at the timing T1 (for example, 0.8 seconds after the timing T0), and 1.5 seconds after the timing T1. The timing of SU1 ends at the timing T2. The effect of SU2 is started at this timing T2, and the effect of SU2 ends at timing T3 2.0 seconds after the timing T2. The effect of SU3 is started at this timing T3, and the effect of SU3 is ended at timing T4 2.5 seconds after the timing T3. Then, the effect of SU4 is started at this timing T4, and the effect of SU4 is ended at timing T4 after 4.0 seconds from the timing T4.

  Thereafter, regardless of whether the jackpot determination result is a jackpot or a loss, it is executed up to the SP reach and the variation effect ends. Or, even if the determination result of the jackpot is either a jackpot or a loss, it is executed up to the SPSP reach following the SP reach, and the variation effect ends.

  In the SU notice effect of the SU notice pattern 7, as shown in (c-1) of FIG. 41 (c), the display unit of the first image display device (main liquid crystal) 70 in SU1 where the effect time is 1.5 seconds. A window 701 is displayed in 700, and an image of the male character “Men A1” is displayed in the window 701. This SU1 ends when the presentation time is as short as 1.5 seconds and the window 701 is erased without the character “Male A1” speaking.

  SU2 following SU1 is set to 2.0 seconds, which is slightly longer than SU1. In SU2, as shown in (c-2) of FIG. 41C, a window 701 is displayed in the display unit 700 of the first image display device (main liquid crystal) 70, and a male character is displayed in the window 701. An image of “Men A2” is displayed. Also in SU2, the process ends when the window 701 is erased without the effect that the character “male A2” speaks.

  Then, SU3 following SU2 is set to 2.5 seconds, which is slightly longer than SU2. In SU3, as shown in (c-3) of FIG. 41C, a window 701 is displayed in the display unit 700 of the first image display device (main liquid crystal) 70, and the male 701 is displayed in the window 701. An image of the female character “woman B3” is displayed instead of the character. Also in SU3, the process ends when the window 701 is erased without the effect that the character “woman B3” says a line.

  Then, SU4, which is the final step following SU3, is set to 4.0 seconds, which is longer than SU3. In SU4, as shown in FIG. 41C (c-4), a window 701 is displayed in the display unit 700 of the first image display device (main liquid crystal) 70, and a female character is displayed in the window 701. After the image of “female B3” is displayed, as shown in (c-5) of FIG. 41 (c), a balloon showing how the character “female B4” says “serif b4” (“good bye”). An image is displayed. In addition to the display of the balloon image, the voice output device 9 may output the voice of “Serial b4” (“Let me know”) of the character “Woman B4”. Thereafter, the window 701 is deleted, and the effect of SU4, that is, the SU notice effect ends.

  The SU notice effect of the SU notice pattern 7 shown in FIG. 41 (c) is executed until the SP reach or the fluctuating effect that develops to the SPSP reach. Therefore, the SU notice effect of the SU notice pattern 7 is developed to SU4.

  Further, the SU notice effect of the SU notice pattern 7 developed from SU3 to SU4 is set to 1.5 seconds, 2.0 seconds, and 2.5 seconds for the effect times of SU1, SU2, and SU3, respectively. In SU1, SU2, and SU3, the character quickly develops to the next step without saying a line. Thereby, the player can enjoy the SU notice effect in which the character is quickly replaced with another character.

  Further, in SU4, which is the final step in which the SU notice effect is finished, an effect in which the character speaks is executed. Thereby, the player can have an interest that the SU notice effect may end.

  Furthermore, the SU notice effect of the SU notice pattern 7 is not a male notice character as an SU notice effect having a higher expected value (expected degree) than the SU notice effect of the SU notice pattern 6, but a male character. This is a SU notice effect in which a female character appears after the first character appears. In this way, by using the SU notice effect that changes from the male character to the female character, the player can further increase the expectation of winning the jackpot from the middle of the SU notice effect.

[Example of SU notice effect of SU notice pattern 8]
FIG. 42A is a timing chart and an example of the SU notice effect of the SU notice pattern 8.
When the variation display of the effect symbol 70a is started at the timing T0 in FIG. 42A, the SU1 effect is started at the timing T1 (for example, 0.8 seconds after the timing T0), and 1.5 seconds after the timing T1. The timing of SU1 ends at the timing T2. At this timing T2, the effect of SU3 instead of SU2 is started, and the effect of SU3 ends at timing T3 2.5 seconds after the timing T2. Then, the effect of SU4 is started at this timing T3, and the effect of SU4 is ended at timing T4 after 4.0 seconds from the timing T3.

  Thereafter, regardless of whether the jackpot determination result is a jackpot or a loss, it is executed up to the SPSP reach following the SP reach, and the variation effect ends.

  In the SU notice effect of the SU notice pattern 8, as shown in (a-1) of FIG. 42 (a), the display unit of the first image display device (main liquid crystal) 70 in SU1 where the effect time is 1.5 seconds. A window 701 is displayed in 700, and an image of the male character “Men A1” is displayed in the window 701. This SU1 ends when the presentation time is as short as 1.5 seconds and the window 701 is erased without the character “Male A1” speaking.

  Next to the effect of SU1, the effect of SU3 is executed instead of SU2. This SU3 is set to 2.5 seconds, which has a longer production time than SU1. In SU3, as shown in (a-2) of FIG. 42A, a window 701 is displayed in the display unit 700 of the first image display device (main liquid crystal) 70, and a male character is displayed in the window 701. An image of “Men A3” is displayed. Also in SU3, the process ends when the window 701 is erased without the effect that the character “male A3” speaks.

  Then, SU4, which is the final step following SU3, is set to 4.0 seconds, which is longer than SU3. In SU4, as shown in (a-3) of FIG. 42A, a window 701 is displayed in the display unit 700 of the first image display device (main liquid crystal) 70, and a male character is displayed in the window 701. After the image of “Men A4” is displayed, as shown in (a-4) of FIG. 42A, a balloon indicating that the character “Men A4” says “Serif a4” (“Let me out!”). An image is displayed. In addition to the display of the balloon image, the voice output device 9 may output the voice of “Serif a4” (“Left!”) Of the character “Men A4”. Thereafter, the window 701 is deleted, and the effect of SU4, that is, the SU notice effect ends.

  The SU notice effect of the SU notice pattern 8 shown in FIG. 42A is executed only in the variable effect that develops to the SPSP reach. Therefore, the SU notice effect of the SU notice pattern 8 is developed to SU4.

  In addition, the SU notice effect of the SU notice pattern 8 is set to 1.5 seconds and 2.5 seconds as the effect times of SU1 and SU3, respectively. In SU1 and SU3, the character quickly develops to the next step without saying a line. Thereby, the player can enjoy the SU notice effect in which the character is quickly replaced with another character.

  Further, in SU4, which is the final step in which the SU notice effect is finished, an effect in which the character speaks is executed. Thereby, the player can have an interest that the SU notice effect may end.

  Further, the SU notice effect of the SU notice pattern 8 is the effect of SU2 after the effect of SU1 is executed as the SU notice effect having a higher expected value (expected degree) than the SU notice effect of the SU notice pattern 7. Is executed as the SU notice effect in which the effect of SU3 is executed.

In the production examples shown in FIGS. 39 to 42, different characters are made to appear in different steps. In such a SU notice effect, as the step progresses, a character that suits the preference of more players may appear. In such a SU notice effect, the content of the effect may be more flashy as the step progresses. For example, as the steps of SU1, SU2, SU3, and SU4 progress, the character's clothes, background pattern, and the like may be flashy.
Thereby, as the step progresses, the player can have a stronger sense of expectation that is a big hit.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the production time of each step (stage) in the step-up notice production comprising two or more steps (SU) is made longer as the step progresses. Not. For example, it may be shortened as the step progresses.
Or only the production time of a predetermined step may be shorter than the production time of the stage before it. In this case, for example, the effect time of SU1 is 1.5 seconds, the effect time of SU2 is 2.5 seconds, the effect time of SU3 is 2.0 seconds, and the effect time of SU4 is 4.0 seconds. It may be.
Or only the production time of a predetermined step may be longer than the production time of the stage before it. In this case, for example, the effect time of SU1 is 3.5 seconds, the effect time of SU2 is 2.5 seconds, the effect time of SU3 is 2.0 seconds, and the effect time of SU4 is 4.0 seconds. It may be.

  In the above-described embodiment, in the step-up notice effect composed of two or more steps (SU), the execution time (effect time) of the effect of each step is made different. However, the present invention is not limited to this. Instead, the production time may be the same in at least two steps.

  In this case, for example, in the step-up notice effect composed of SU1, SU2, SU3, and SU4, the effect time of SU1 and SU2 is 1.5 seconds, the effect time of SU3 is 2.0 seconds, and the effect time of SU4 May be 4.0 seconds. For example, in the step-up notice effect composed of SU1, SU2, SU3, and SU4, the effect time from SU1 to SU3 may be 2.0 seconds, and the effect time of SU4 may be 4.0 seconds.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the effect that the character says the speech is performed only in the final step, but the present invention is not limited to this, and it may be performed in another step. For example, in the SU advance notice effect in which effects from SU1 to SU4 are performed, the character may make an effect in which the characters say words in SU3. Or it is good also as a SU notice effect that a character says words at all steps.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the SU notice pattern (eg, SU notice pattern 2) that ends without producing the effects of other steps (eg, SU2) after producing the effects of a specific step (eg, SU1). However, after performing the effect of the specific step, the effect time of the specific step is set to be longer than the SU notice pattern (for example, the SU notice pattern 3) of executing the effect of another step (for example, SU2). It is not limited to this.
For example, the SU notice pattern that executes the effect of another step after executing the effect of the specific step is performed rather than the SU notice pattern that ends without performing the effect of the other step after executing the effect of the specific step. You may set so that the production time of a specific step becomes longer.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the maximum number of step effects executed in the SU notice effect is four, but the number may be more than four.

  In the above-described embodiment, the SU notice effect is the window step-up (SU) notice effect as described above, but another SU notice effect may be used. For example, an image of a character that is different for each step is displayed (in this case, not in the window), or a character SU notice effect that increases the number of character images that are displayed as the step proceeds. It may be.

  In the above-described embodiment, the SU notice effect is performed during the variation effect (symbol variation effect) before the reach is established. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and during the variation effect after the reach is established. In this case, a SU notice effect may be performed.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, a stage notice effect for notifying that an effect (stage effect) that can change the effect of each step over a plurality of steps (stages) may be a big hit. However, it is not limited to this. Such a stage effect may be, for example, an effect that suggests to the player that the game state after the jackpot game may be a high-probability game state and a short-time game state during the jackpot game.
In addition, in such stage effects, for example, in a gaming machine equipped with a special winning opening having a specific area (so-called V area) inside, a game ball is placed in this specific area in a specific round during a big hit game. It may be an effect that suggests to the player that the gaming state after the jackpot game becomes a high-probability gaming state and a short-time gaming state based on passing.
In addition, such a stage effect may be executed, for example, in a predetermined round (for example, the eighth round) during the jackpot game until the round (for example, the sixteenth round) in which the jackpot game is larger than that. An effect suggesting that may be used.
In addition, such a stage effect is, for example, a suggestion effect that suggests that the jackpot determination result related to the first hold or the second hold stored during the jackpot game may be a jackpot in the jackpot game. It may be.

  Further, the above-described effect image of the SU notice effect is displayed on the first image display device 70, but is not limited thereto, and may be displayed on the second image display device 71.

Further, for example, an effect image of the SU notice effect composed of a plurality of steps may be displayed on both the first image display device 70 and the second image display device 71.
In this case, for example, in the SU notice effect in which the effects of SU1 to SU4 are sequentially performed as in the SU notice patterns 5 to 7, the effect images of SU1 and SU2 are displayed on the second image display device 71, and the effect images of SU3 and SU4 are displayed. May be displayed on the first image display device 70.

Furthermore, the second image display device 71 may be configured to be driven by the panel drive device 75. In this case, every time the step executed by the second image display device 71 shifts, the second image display device 71 may be driven by the panel drive device 75 at the timing of the shift.
For example, when the effect images of SU1 and SU2 are displayed on the second image display device 71 and the effect images of SU3 and SU4 are displayed on the first image display device 70, the second image display device at the timing of transition from SU1 to SU2. 71 may be driven.
Or, for example, when displaying the effect images of SU1 to SU3 on the second image display device 71 and displaying the effect image of SU4 on the first image display device 70, the timing of shifting from SU1 to SU2, and from SU2 to SU3 The second image display device 71 may be driven at the timing of shifting to.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the notice effect is one type of the SU notice effect, but may be two or more types, for example, a background notice effect or the like may be further performed.

  Note that the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to a pachinko gaming machine, and can also be used for a spinning-type gaming machine (so-called slot machine). Furthermore, it can also be used for january game machines and arrange ball game machines.

  In addition, it should be considered that the embodiment disclosed this time is illustrative and not restrictive in all respects. The scope of the present invention is defined by the terms of the claims, rather than the description above, and is intended to include any modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the terms of the claims.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Game machine 5 Game board 44 General-purpose gate 45 1st starting opening 47 2nd starting opening 50 Extra prize opening 70 1st image display apparatus (main liquid crystal)
110 Main control board 110a Main CPU
120 payout control board 130 effect control board 130a sub CPU
120 Production control board

In order to achieve the above-described object, the gaming machine of the present invention includes a determination unit that determines whether or not a special gaming state advantageous to the player is generated based on the establishment of the start condition, and a determination result of the determination unit. based and a presentation control means for executing a variation effect of displaying varying performance symbol with the effect control means comprises a first variation effect, varying execution time is long second than the first variation effect effect and are capable of executing said at variation effect, the as prediction effect that special game state is notice that is likely to occur, changeable stage prediction effect an effect of each stage over a plurality of stages It is capable of executing, the determines whether to perform phase prediction effect until any stage, as the phase prediction effect, being capable of performing certain stages announcement attraction to determined specific stages, the first variation effect Run in The specific stage than informational display, towards the particular stage prediction effect executed by the second variation effect, characterized in that the execution time of the effect of the particular stage is long.

Claims (1)

Determining means for determining whether or not to generate a special gaming state advantageous to the player based on establishment of the starting condition;
Production means for executing a predetermined production based on the determination result of the determination means;
With
The production means is
As a notice effect for notifying that the special gaming state may occur, a stage notice effect capable of changing the effect of each stage over a plurality of stages can be executed,
As the stage notice effect, the first stage notice effect that executes the effect of the other stage after executing the effect of the specific stage, and the second that does not execute the effect of the other stage after the effect of the specific stage is executed. Stage announcements can be performed,
A gaming machine, wherein an execution time of the specific stage effect in the first stage notice effect is different from an execution time of the specific stage effect in the second stage notice effect.