JP2018068756A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine that can improve amusement of game.SOLUTION: A game machine has a variation performance that displays a background image while scrolling it, stops displaying the background image while scrolling it when execution of first notice is started, but does not stop displaying the background image while scrolling it even when execution of second notice is started.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 38

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  In a conventional gaming machine, a special symbol is displayed in a variable manner based on the determination result of whether or not a special game advantageous to the player is executed, and when the result of the fluctuation display becomes a predetermined special result, An advantageous special game can be executed.

  In such a gaming machine, the interest of the game is enhanced by performing a variation effect in which the effect symbol is variably displayed according to any of a plurality of variation patterns by the image display means so as to correspond to the variation display of the special symbol. There are some (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2014-195682 A

  However, the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1 has a problem that there is room for improvement in the variation effect, and the game is not very interesting.

  In view of the above problems, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can improve the interest of games.

  The gaming machine of the present invention executes a special effect on the display means based on the result of the determination by the special game determination means and the special game determination means that determine whether or not to play a special game advantageous to the player. In the gaming machine provided with the effect control means, the effect control means includes background image display means for scroll-displaying a background image and notice execution means for executing the first notice or the second notice in the variation effect. The background image display means stops the scroll display of the background image when the execution of the first notice is started by the notice execution means, and the second notice is executed by the notice execution means. Even if started, the scroll display of the background image is not stopped.

  According to the gaming machine of the present invention, it is possible 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 block diagram which shows the electrical structure of a gaming machine. It is a figure which shows an example of a jackpot determination table. 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 big winning prize opening / closing control table for jackpot games. It is a figure which shows an example of a game state setting table. It is a figure which shows an example of the variation pattern determination table of a special symbol. It is a figure which shows an example of the prior determination table of jackpot lottery. (A) is a figure which shows an example of a special symbol reservation storage area, (b) is a figure which shows an example of each memory | storage part of a special symbol reservation 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 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 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 end process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the classification of the command transmitted to a production | presentation control board from 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 command analysis process (1) in an effect control part. It is a figure which shows the command analysis process (2) in an effect control part. It is a figure which shows the change effect pattern determination process in an effect control part. (A) is a figure which shows an example of the variation production pattern determination table for Hakata mode (low probability game state), (b) is a figure which shows an example of the variation production pattern determination table for street mode (low probability game state). is there. It is a figure which shows the SU notice determination process in an effect control part. It is a figure which shows an example of SU notice classification determination table. (A) is a figure which shows an example of the 1st SU notice pattern determination table, (b) is a figure which shows an example of the 2nd SU notice pattern determination table. It is a figure which shows the 1st effect mode determination process in an effect control part. It is a figure which shows the big hit effect pattern determination process in an effect control part. It is a figure which shows an example of the jackpot production pattern determination table. It is a figure which shows the 2nd effect mode determination process in an effect control part. (A) is a diagram showing an example of the effect mode determination table 1, (b) is a diagram showing an example of the effect mode determination table 2, and (c) is a diagram showing an example of the effect mode determination table 3. It is a figure which shows the schematic of a game flow. It is a figure which shows the mode in the time of the fluctuation production of each production mode. It is a figure which shows the example of 1st SU notice in Tokyo mode. It is a figure which shows the example of an effect of the 2nd SU notice in Tokyo mode. It is a figure which shows the example of 1st SU notice in Kyoto mode. It is a figure which shows the 1st effect mode determination process in the effect control part of 2nd Embodiment. (A) is a figure which shows an example of the fluctuation production pattern determination table for Hakata mode (low probability gaming state) of 2nd Embodiment, (b) is the fluctuation for street mode (low probability gaming state) of 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of an effect pattern determination table.

  Hereinafter, a first embodiment (also referred to as “this embodiment”) of the present invention will be specifically described with reference to the drawings.

(Composition of gaming machine)
First, the configuration of the gaming machine Y will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 1 is an example of a front view of a gaming machine Y in the present embodiment.

  The gaming machine Y includes an outer frame 1, a game board mounting frame 2A that is rotatably supported with respect to the outer frame 1, a glass frame 2B that is rotatably supported with respect to the game board mounting frame 2A, A game board 3 having a game area 3A in which game balls flow down is provided.

  The outer frame 1 is fixed to an island facility of a game store via a fixing member (for example, a nail or a stopper).

  The game board mounting frame 2A is detachably connected to the outer frame 1 via the first hinge mechanism part 7a on one end side in the horizontal direction, and is supported rotatably about the first hinge mechanism part 7a. Has been. Therefore, when the game board mounting frame 2A is rotated like a door with respect to the outer frame 1, the back side of the game board mounting frame 2A is exposed forward, so various devices provided on the back side of the game board mounting frame 2A Maintenance can be performed.

  The glass frame 2B is detachably connected to the game board mounting frame 2A via the second hinge mechanism portion 7b on one end side in the horizontal direction, and is supported rotatably about the second hinge mechanism portion 7b. Yes. Therefore, when the glass frame 2B is rotated like a door with respect to the game board mounting frame 2A, the game area 3A of the game board 3 and the front portion of the game board mounting frame 2A can be opened and closed.

  An opening (window) that opens in the front-rear direction is formed in a substantially central portion near the top of the glass frame 2B, and a transparent member (such as a glass plate or an acrylic plate) is attached so as to close the opening from the rear. The game area 3A is visible through the opening and the transparent member.

  Around the opening of the glass frame 2B, a sound output device 33 including a speaker, a frame illumination device 34 having a plurality of lamps (LEDs), and a game ball payout device 60 (not shown) described later are paid out. An upper plate 50 for storing a plurality of game balls such as game balls, and a lower plate 51 for receiving and storing game balls that have not flown into the upper plate 50 and have flowed into a predetermined ball flow path (not shown). And a firing operation device 4 capable of performing an operation for firing a game ball.

  The audio output device 33 is provided at intervals in the upper two portions of the glass frame 2B, and produces 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 34 are provided around the opening, and the lighting effect is provided by changing the light irradiation direction and emission color of each lamp (LED).

  The upper plate 50 has a game ball storage portion 50a (not shown) inclined downward toward the direction side (right direction) of the firing operation device 4, and a ball feed solenoid 50b ( 2). When the game balls stored in the storage section 50a of the upper plate 50 flow down and reach the ball feed solenoid 50b, the game balls are sent one by one toward the game board mounting frame 2A by the operation of the ball feed solenoid 50b.

  In addition, an effect button device 37 and a selection button device 38 functioning as an input device for performing a determination operation and a selection operation related to various effects are provided side by side on the center front side portion of the upper plate 50. Yes.

  The effect button device 37 moves the effect button 37A in the vertical direction, an effect button 37A capable of performing an operation such as a determination operation, an effect button detection switch 37a (see FIG. 2) for detecting an operation on the effect button 37A, and the effect button 37A. An effect button drive motor 37b (see FIG. 2) is provided to allow the player to input predetermined information to the gaming machine Y.

The effect button 37A is in a non-projecting state which is a normal state as shown in FIG. 1 and a protruding state in which the effect button drive motor 37b moves (protrudes) to a position above the non-projecting state according to the effect. (Not shown) and a state when detecting a pressing operation can be changed between a pressing state (not shown) which is a position below the non-projecting state.
The production button 37 </ b> A is in a state in which only the tip portion slightly protrudes upward from the surface around the upper plate 50 in the non-projecting state, and in the projecting state, the effect button 37 </ b> A from the non-projecting state. Is a state of protruding upward several times (about 7 to 10 times).

  The selection button device 38 is connected to the cross key 38A capable of performing an operation (selection operation or the like) in at least two directions (usually four directions), and connected to the cross key 38A to detect an operation on the cross key 38A. The upper cross key detection switch 38a, the left cross key detection switch 38b, the lower cross key detection switch 38c, and the right cross key detection switch 38d (see FIG. 2) are provided. Information can be entered.

  Further, a lending / returning operation unit 70 (not shown) that can perform a lending operation of game balls and a return operation of a storage medium such as a card storing a balance is provided on the right side of the upper plate 50. . When a lending button 71 (not shown) of the lending / returning operation unit 70 is operated, the remaining amount of the storage medium received by the ball lending machine 73 (not shown) attached to the gaming machine Y is subtracted to lend the game ball When the return button 72 (not shown) of the lending return operation unit 70 is operated, the storage medium is returned from the ball lending machine 73.

  Between the upper plate 50 and the lower plate 51, a ball passage for guiding game balls that cannot enter the upper plate 50 to the lower plate 51 is formed. Further, a lower plate full detection switch 51a (see FIG. 2) for detecting that the game ball is full in the lower plate 51 is provided in the middle of the ball flow path, and the lower plate 51 is detected by the lower plate full detection switch 51a. While the fullness is detected, the game ball payout by the game ball payout device 60 is stopped.

  The firing operation device 4 includes a base body 5 fixed to the glass frame 2B, a firing handle 40 rotatably provided on the base body 5, and a touch sensor that detects that a player's hand touches the firing handle 40. 40a (see FIG. 2) and a firing volume 40b (see FIG. 2) made of a variable resistor whose resistance value changes according to the rotation angle of the firing handle 40 are provided. When it is detected by the touch sensor 40a that the player's hand is touching the launch handle 40, the ball feed solenoid 50b is activated to send out the game balls one by one.

  The game board mounting frame 2A has a game board mounting portion (not shown) for mounting the game board 3, a game ball launching device 41 (not shown) for launching a game ball toward the game area 3A, and a game A lock mechanism 6 for locking the panel mounting frame 2A and the glass frame 2B in a closed state, and an open detection switch 42a (see FIG. 2) for detecting the opening of the glass frame 2B are provided.

  The game ball launching device 41 includes a launching member (not shown) for launching the game ball, a launching solenoid 41b (see FIG. 2) for driving the launching member, and a lower left end of the game board 3 from the launching member. And a stopper for stopping the game ball at a launch position which is an inclined lower end of the launch rail. When the game ball sent out by the ball feed solenoid 50b is received at the launch position, the game ball is launched toward the game area 3A by the operation of the launch member.

  The lock mechanism 6 is provided on the right side of the game board mounting portion, and the front end portion of the cylinder in which the keyhole is formed is exposed to the front side of the glass frame 2B. When a dedicated key is inserted into the keyhole of the cylinder and rotated in one direction, the game board mounting frame 2A is unlocked, and the game board mounting frame 2A can be opened and closed. The lock of 2B is released and the glass frame 2B can be opened and closed.

  At a position near the outer edge of the game board 3, a curved inner rail 8B, a curved outer rail 8C positioned outside the inner rail 8B, and a guide member for guiding the game ball toward the center of the game area 3A 8D is provided. A launch ball guide path is formed between the inner rail 8B and the outer rail 8C to guide the game ball launched by the game ball launching device 41 to the upstream portion of the game area 3A. In addition, an out port 19 is formed in the most downstream part of the game area 3A 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 2A).

  Near the center of the game area 3A, a so-called center case is provided with a frame-shaped decorative frame 8A that restricts the entry of the game ball into the interior, and an effect space is formed inside the decorative frame 8A.

  Below the game area 3A, a plurality of (four in the present embodiment) general winning holes 10 in which game balls can always win (win) are provided at intervals. 10 is detected by the general winning opening detection switch 10a (see FIG. 2), a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls are paid out from the game ball payout device 60 as prize balls. It is.

  On both sides of the game area 3A (the left game area and the right game area), there are respectively provided general gates 11 through which game balls can pass. When detected by the switch 11a (see FIG. 2), a hit determination random number value indicated by the hit determination random number counter and a normal symbol determination random number value indicated by the hit symbol determination random counter for performing the normal symbol lottery described later. Then, the random number value for determining the normal pattern variation pattern indicated by the random number counter for determining the normal pattern variation pattern is acquired. Hereinafter, the random number value for hit determination, the random number value for normal symbol determination, and the random number value for general pattern variation pattern determination will be collectively referred to as “normal pattern determination information”.

  Below the game area 3A, there is provided a first start port 13 through which a game ball can always win (enter), and the game ball that has won (entered) the first start port 13 has a first start port. When detected by the detection switch 13a, a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out from the game ball payout device 60 as prize balls.

  In addition to the payout of prize balls, the jackpot determination random number counter and the special symbol determination random number counter indicated by the jackpot determination random number counter for performing the first special symbol lottery and the special figure variation pattern determination described later are shown. A random number value for special symbol determination, a random number value for reach determination indicated by a random number counter for reach determination, and a random number value for determination of special figure fluctuation pattern indicated by a random number counter for determination of special figure variation are acquired. Hereinafter, the jackpot determination random number value, the special symbol determination random number value, the reach determination random number value, and the special figure variation pattern determination random value are collectively referred to as “special pattern determination information”.

  Directly under the first starting port 13, a game ball can be won from a closed state (basic mode) where it is impossible or difficult to win a game ball (entry) based on the establishment of a predetermined condition (the winning of the normal symbol lottery). The second start-up port control device 14 that is capable of winning a prize (entering a ball) or converted into an easy open state (special mode) is provided.

  The second start port controller 14 includes a second start port 15 through which a game ball can win (enter) and a second start port detection that detects a game ball winning (entering) the second start port 15. A switch 15a, a movable member 14a for converting (variable) the second start port 15 between a closed state and an open state, and a second start port opening / closing solenoid 14b for opening / closing the movable member 14a are provided. When the second start port 15 is in the closed state, it is impossible or difficult to win the game ball. When the second start port 15 is in the open state, Winning (balling) is possible or easy.

  In addition, when a game ball won (entered) in the second start port 15 is detected by the second start port detection switch 15a, a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are awarded from the game ball payout device 60. It has come to be paid out as. In addition to the payout of prize balls, special figure determination information for performing second special symbol lottery and special figure variation pattern determination described later is acquired.

  Above the guide member 8D and downstream of the right-hand general gate 11 is a game ball winning (winning) based on the establishment of a predetermined condition (winning the first special symbol lottery or the second special symbol lottery). There is provided a big prize opening control device 16 that is converted from a closed state (basic mode) in which a ball is impossible into an open state (special mode) in which a game ball can be won (entered).

  The big prize opening control device 16 has a big prize opening 17 through which a game ball can win (win), and a big prize opening detection switch 17a for detecting the winning of the game ball into the big prize opening 17 (ball entry). An open / close member 16a for converting (variing) the special winning opening 17 into a closed state and an open state, and a special winning opening / closing solenoid 16b for opening / closing the open / close member 16a are provided. When the grand prize opening 17 is in the closed state, it becomes impossible or difficult to win the game ball. When the big prize opening 17 is in the open state, the game ball wins ( Entry) is possible or easy.

  In addition, when the game balls that have won (entered) the big prize opening 17 are detected by the big prize opening detection switch 17a, a predetermined number (for example, 15) of the game balls are paid out from the game ball payout device 60 as prize balls. It is.

  The first start opening 13 can be won (entered) through the left game area of the game area 3A, but the game ball can pass through the right game area of the game area 3A. It is impossible to win a prize.

  In addition, in the winning (winning) to the second start opening 15, the normal gate 11 that triggers the control of the second start opening 15 to the open state causes the left game area of the game area 3A and the right game area to Since it is provided in any area, a game ball that has passed through either the left game area or the right game area of the game area 3A can enter, but it has passed through the right game area of the game area 3A. Since the game ball is guided to the second start port 15 by the guide member 8D, it is easier to win (win) the second start port 15 than the game ball that has passed through the left game region of the game region 3A. Therefore, in the short-time gaming state to be described later, it is better to fire (so-called right hit) a game ball toward the right game area of the game area 3A.

  Also, the grand prize winning hole 17 can enter a game ball that has passed through the right game area of the game area 3A, but cannot enter a game ball that has passed through the left game area of the game area 3A. It has become. That is, the first start port 13, the second start port 15, and the big winning port 17 can play game balls separately.

  In the following description, “shooting a game ball toward the right game area of the game area 3A” is referred to as “right-handed”.

  On the lower left side outside the game area 3A, a first special symbol display 20, a second special symbol display 21, a normal symbol display 22, a first special symbol hold indicator 23, and a second special symbol hold indicator 24 are displayed. , And a normal symbol hold indicator 25 is provided.

  The first special symbol indicator 20 is a variable indicator for displaying (notifying) the result of the first special symbol lottery performed on the condition that a game ball wins (wins) at the first start port 13. The second special symbol display 21 is a variable indicator for displaying (notifying) the result of the second special symbol lottery performed on the condition that the game ball wins (wins) at the second starting port 15. The normal symbol display 22 is a variable display for displaying (notifying) the result of the normal symbol lottery performed on the condition that the game ball wins (wins) the normal symbol gate 11.

The first special symbol lottery refers to acquiring special figure determination information when a game ball wins (enters a ball) at the first start port 13 and whether or not it is a “big hit” based on the acquired special figure determination information. The first special symbol determination is performed to determine the first special symbol to be stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 20 based on the determination result.
When the first special symbol lottery is performed, the first special symbol display 20 displays a variation of the first special symbol, and after the predetermined time has elapsed, the first special symbol indicating the lottery result is stopped. . That is, the stop display of the first special symbol is a notification of the lottery result.

Whether or not the second special symbol lottery is “big hit” based on the acquired special figure determination information when the special ball determination information is acquired when the game ball wins (wins) in the second starting port 15 The second special symbol determination is performed to determine the second special symbol to be stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 21 based on the determination result.
When the second special symbol lottery is performed, the second special symbol display 21 displays the variation of the second special symbol, and after the predetermined time has elapsed, the second special symbol indicating the lottery result is stopped. . That is, the stop display of the second special symbol is a notification of the lottery result.

  The first special symbol display 20 and the second special symbol display 21 are each configured by a plurality of LEDs, and the LEDs of the corresponding display in the variable display of each special symbol are at a predetermined interval or order. Flashes. When the special symbols are stopped and displayed, the result of each special symbol lottery (hereinafter, the first special symbol lottery and the second special symbol lottery may be collectively referred to as “special symbol lottery”) is shown. One or a plurality of LEDs are lit in a mode (a mode indicating the type of special symbol). That is, the type of jackpot, which will be described later, can also be determined by the lighting state of the LEDs of the first special symbol display 20 and the second special symbol display 21.

  In the present embodiment, “big hit” means that the right to execute the big hit game (special game) is acquired in the special symbol lottery. The “hit game (special game)” means that a round game in which the big prize opening 17 is opened in a predetermined manner is performed a predetermined number of times (for example, four times or sixteen times).

  The maximum number of times the maximum winning opening 17 and the maximum opening time in each round game are determined in advance, but a predetermined number (for example, When ten (10) game balls are won (entered), one round game is completed. In other words, the “big hit game (special game)” is a gaming state that is advantageous to a player who can easily win a prize ball. In this embodiment, a plurality of types of jackpot games (special games) having different degrees of advantage for the player are provided, which will be described in detail later.

The normal symbol lottery is a method for acquiring the general-purpose determination information when the game ball passes through the general-purpose gate 11 and determining whether or not it is “winning” based on the acquired general-purpose determination information. Based on the determination result, normal symbol determination for determining a normal symbol to be stopped and displayed on the normal symbol display 22 is performed.
When the normal symbol lottery is performed, the normal symbol display unit 22 displays the fluctuation 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 22 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, one or a plurality of LEDs are turned on in a mode (a mode indicating the type of the normal symbol) indicating the result of the normal symbol lottery. That is, the hit type described later can be determined by the lighting state of the LED of the normal symbol display 22.

  In the present embodiment, “winning” means that the right to execute a winning game (auxiliary game) is acquired in the normal symbol lottery. The “winning game (auxiliary game)” means that the second start port 15 is opened and closed in a predetermined manner.

  Note that the maximum number of times of opening and the maximum opening time of the second start port 15 in the winning game (auxiliary game) are determined in advance, but even before reaching the maximum number of times of opening and the maximum opening time, the second start port 15 When a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls wins (wins), the winning game (auxiliary game) ends. That is, the “winning game (auxiliary game)” is in a gaming state in which the second special symbol variation display is easy to be executed (the start condition is easily established). In this embodiment, a plurality of types of winning games (auxiliary games) having different degrees of advantage for the player are provided, which will be described in detail later.

  The first special symbol hold indicator 23 is constituted by a plurality of LEDs, and the right to perform the first special symbol lottery (hereinafter referred to as “the first special symbol lottery”) that is stored when a game ball wins (wins) in the first start port 13. The number of “first hold”) is displayed, and is turned on or blinks in a manner indicating the number of first hold. In the present embodiment, up to four first holds are stored, but the number may be less than or more than four.

  When there is one first hold, the LED on the left side of the first special symbol hold indicator 23 lights up, and when there are two first holds, two LEDs on the first special symbol hold indicator 23 Lights up. In addition, when there are three first holds, the LED on the left side of the first special symbol hold indicator 23 blinks and the right LED lights. When there are four first holds, the first special symbol hold Two LEDs on the display 23 blink.

  The second special symbol hold indicator 24 is constituted by a plurality of LEDs, and the right to perform the second special symbol lottery stored when the game ball wins (wins) at the second starting port 15 (hereinafter referred to as “the right special symbol”). The number of “second hold”) is displayed, and is turned on or blinks in a manner indicating the number of second hold. In the present embodiment, up to four second suspensions are stored, but the number may be less than or more than four.

  In addition, when there is one second hold, the LED on the left side of the second special symbol hold indicator 24 is lit, and when there are two second holds, two LEDs of the second special symbol hold indicator 24 Lights up. In addition, when there are three second holds, the LED on the left side of the second special symbol hold indicator 24 blinks and the right LED is lit. When there are four second holds, the second special symbol hold The two LEDs on the display 24 flash.

  In the following description, the term “first hold number” may be expressed as “first hold number” and the term “second hold number” as “second hold number”.

  The normal symbol hold indicator 25 is composed of a plurality of LEDs, and is used to determine whether or not to hit a normal symbol (ordinary symbol variation display) stored when a game ball wins (wins) the normal symbol gate 11. This is for displaying the number of rights (hereinafter referred to as “general map hold”), and lights up or blinks in a manner indicating the number of general map hold. In the present embodiment, up to four ordinary map holds are stored, but the number may be less than or more than four.

  When there is one common symbol hold, the LED on the left side of the normal symbol hold indicator 25 is lit, and when there are two common symbol hold indicators, the two LEDs on the normal symbol hold indicator 25 are lit. In addition, when there are three common symbol holds, the LED on the left side of the normal symbol hold indicator 25 blinks and the right LED lights up. When there are four common symbol holds, the normal symbol hold indicator 25 Two LEDs flash.

  In the following description, the phrase “the number of ordinary maps reserved” may be expressed as “the number of ordinary maps reserved”.

  In addition, the 1st special symbol display 20 and / or the 2nd special symbol display 21 can be comprised also by 7 segment LED. For example, if the special symbol lottery is won, “7” is stopped and “−” is stopped when it is lost. It is good to repeat. It should be noted that since the last stop display is displayed at the start of the special symbol variable display, it is easy to grasp that the variable display has been started by starting from the turn-off of the LED.

  An image display device 30 composed of a liquid crystal display is provided in the center rear part of the effect space, a first movable effect member 80a is provided in the upper part of the effect space, and a “sword” is located in the right part of the effect space. A second movable effect member 80b simulating the above is provided.

  The image display device 30 displays various effects according to the progress of the game. As the effect display, there is a customer waiting demonstration effect executed when the special symbol variation display is not performed, or the variation display of the effect symbols TZ1 to TZ3 performed when the special symbol variation display is performed. is there.

The effect symbols TZ1 to TZ3 are scrolled (varied) in the vertical direction (from top to bottom in the present embodiment) with the effect symbol TZ1, the effect symbol TZ2, and the effect symbol TZ3 displayed on the display unit of the image display device 30. Is displayed.
It should be noted that the variation display mode of the production symbols TZ1 to TZ3 is not limited to this, and may be one that rotates (rotates) on the spot or one that scrolls (varies) in the horizontal direction.

The production symbols TZ1 to TZ3 are constituted by symbols indicating numbers from “1” to “8”, for example, and the special symbol variable display executed by the first special symbol display 20 and the second special symbol display 21 is performed. Variation display is performed in response to. That is, the change display of the effect symbols TZ1 to TZ3 is started in response to the start of the change display of the special symbol, and the change display of the effect symbols TZ1 to TZ3 is stopped in response to the stop of the change display of the special symbol. ing.
In addition to the numbers, symbols indicating alphabets such as “A” to “F” may be provided as the symbols indicating the effect symbols TZ1 to TZ3.

  Further, in the stop display of the effect symbols TZ1 to TZ3, the effect symbols TZ1 to TZ3 are stopped for a predetermined time in a predetermined mode (losing mode, jackpot mode, etc.) indicating the result of the big hit lottery. The big hit mode (special result mode) is a combination of the same design symbols such as “777” or a regular design combination such as “357”, and the loss mode is any other mode. is there.

  In the variation display of the effect symbols TZ1 to TZ3, when a predetermined variation time (time corresponding to the special symbol variation pattern) elapses after the variation display of the special symbol is started, the effect symbols TZ1 to TZ3 are selected by the special symbol lottery. It is stopped for a predetermined time in a predetermined manner indicating the result.

  Further, during the variation display of the effect symbols TZ1 to TZ3, various effect images such as background images and characters and variation effects such as movies are displayed on the image display device 30 according to the result of the special symbol lottery. In addition, the degree of expectation for winning a jackpot in the special symbol lottery (hereinafter referred to as “the jackpot winning expectation degree”) is increased.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 1, the display unit of the image display device 30 has a first hold icon for displaying a first hold icon indicating a first hold number (U1) which is the current first hold number. A display area 30a, a second hold icon display area 30b for displaying a second hold icon indicating the second hold number (U2), which is the current second hold number, and a change related to the current change display The variable icon display area 30c for displaying icons is formed.

  The first hold icon display area 30a is partitioned in the form of a first display section, a second display section, a third display section, and a fourth display section from the side close to the variable icon display area 30c. The number of first hold icons corresponding to the first hold number (U1) is displayed in the section. That is, the number of first hold icons is increased or decreased in correspondence with the increase or decrease of the first hold number (U1).

  The first display unit displays a first hold icon indicating the first hold on which the first special symbol variation display is executed, and the second display unit displays the first special symbol variation display second. The first hold icon indicating the first hold on which is executed is displayed, and the first hold icon indicating the first hold on which the variable display of the first special symbol is executed third is displayed on the third display unit. The 4th display part displays the 1st hold icon which shows the 1st hold in which the change display of the 1st special symbol is performed 4th.

  The second hold icon display area 30b is partitioned in the form of a first display section, a second display section, a third display section, and a fourth display section from the side close to the variation icon display area 30c. The number of second hold icons corresponding to the second hold number (U2) is displayed in the section. That is, the number of second hold icons is increased or decreased in correspondence with the increase or decrease of the second hold number (U2).

  The first display unit displays a second hold icon indicating the second hold on which the variable display of the second special symbol is executed first, and the second display unit displays the second special symbol variable display second. The second hold icon indicating the second hold on which the second hold is executed is displayed, and the second hold icon indicating the second hold on which the variable display of the second special symbol is executed third is displayed on the third display unit. The 4th display part displays the 2nd hold icon which shows the 2nd hold where the change display of the 2nd special symbol is performed 4th.

  In the fluctuation icon display area 30c, the first hold icon or the second hold icon displayed in the first hold icon display area 30a or the second hold icon display area 30b with the start of the change display of the special symbol. The change icon is displayed when the hold icon is shifted (moved). The variation icon disappears during or after the variation display of the special symbol.

  The panel drive device 35 moves the first movable effect member 80a (the effect agent), the second movable effect member 80b (the effect agent), and the first movable effect member 80a and the second movable effect member 80b ( It is equipped with a solenoid, motor, etc. for moving.

The first movable effect member 80a has the upper part of the display unit of the image display device 30 shown in FIG. 1 as a standby position (reference position), and descends to the center of the display unit of the image display device 30 which is the effect position. It is possible to perform an ascending movement effect. Moreover, the 1st movable production | presentation member 80a has a some lamp (LED etc.) and can perform the light emission production | generation by light-emitting the some said lamp | ramp (LED etc.).
In addition, you may comprise so that a movement effect and a light emission effect may be performed by operation of the effect button 37A.

  The second movable effect member 80b includes a sheath portion 80b1 that imitates a sheath and a blade portion 80b2 that is housed in the sheath, and the blade portion can move in the vertical direction.

On the back side of the game board mounting frame 2A and the game board 3, a main control board 110 (see FIG. 2) for comprehensively controlling the progress of the game, and a game ball payout device according to information from the main control board 110 A payout control board 120 (see FIG. 2) for controlling 60, an effect control board 130 (see FIG. 2) for effect control according to information from the main control board 110, and various control boards (main control board 110). A power supply board 180 (see FIG. 2) for supplying power supply voltage to the payout control board 120 and the effect control board 130), and a game for outputting game information (game signal) to the outside of the gaming machine Y. An information output terminal board 100 (see FIG. 2) is provided.
Information transmitted and received between the substrates is data such as commands.

(Electric configuration of gaming machine Y)
Next, the electrical configuration of the gaming machine Y will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 2 is an example of a block diagram illustrating an electrical configuration of the gaming machine Y in the present embodiment.

  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 control one-chip microcomputer 110m that includes a main RAM 110c that serves as a work area at the time of arithmetic processing. Input port and output port. The main CPU 110a receives an operation clock from a crystal oscillator (not shown), reads a program stored in the main ROM 110b, performs arithmetic processing related to the game while using the main RAM 110c, and thereby various devices related to the progress of the game. Control is performed, or predetermined information based on the result of the arithmetic processing 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 capable of communicating information in both directions, and the communication between the main control board 110 and the effect control board 130 is the main control board 110. To the effect control board 130 so that information can be communicated only in one direction.

  The input port of the main control board 110 includes a general winning opening detection switch 10a, a general gate detection switch 11a, a first starting opening detection switch 13a, a second starting opening detection switch 15a, a large winning opening detection switch 17a, and a payout. A 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 14b, a special winning opening opening / closing solenoid 16b, a first special symbol display 20, a second special symbol display 21, a normal symbol display 22, and a first special display. The symbol hold indicator 23, the second special symbol hold indicator 24, the normal symbol hold indicator 25, and the game information output terminal board 100 are connected. Via the output port, a drive control signal for controlling various solenoids, a display control signal for controlling various displays, and a notification from the game information output terminal board 100 to the outside of the gaming machine Y (such as a hall computer) Game information and the like to be 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 information related to the payout from the main control board 110. The payout control board 120 includes a payout CPU 120a that performs arithmetic processing, a payout ROM 120b that stores a payout program, a payout RAM 120c that serves as a work area during the arithmetic processing, an input port for the payout control board, and an output port. Yes. The payout CPU 120a receives an operation clock from a crystal oscillator (not shown), reads out a payout control program stored in the payout ROM 120b, and performs arithmetic processing related to payout of the game ball while utilizing the payout RAM 120c, thereby paying out the game ball The apparatus 60 is controlled, or predetermined information based on the result of the arithmetic processing is transmitted to the main control board 110, the effect control board 130, or the like.

  The input port of the payout control board 120 is connected to an opening detection switch 42a, a lower pan full detection switch 51a, a payout ball detection switch 60a provided in the game ball payout device 60, a touch sensor 40a, a firing volume 40b, and the like. Yes.

  To the output port of the payout control board 120, a launch solenoid 41b, a ball feed solenoid 50b, a payout motor 60b provided in the game ball payout device 60, and the like are connected.

  In the payout control board 120, when an opening detection signal indicating that the glass frame 2B is opened is input from the opening detection switch 42a, information related to opening is transmitted to the effect control board 130. In the effect control board 130, when information on opening is received, an opening error notification is performed.

  In addition, when the payout control board 120 detects that the player's hand is touching the firing handle 40 by a touch signal input from the touch sensor 40a, the discharge solenoid 41b is energized and the firing volume 40b is used. When it is detected that the rotation angle of the firing handle 40 has been changed by the detection signal, the firing solenoid 41b is driven to fire the game ball so that the firing intensity according to the rotation angle of the firing handle 40 is obtained. It has become.

  The launching solenoid 41b is composed of a rotary solenoid, and a launching member is directly connected to a rotating shaft, and the launching member rotates to launch a game ball by rotating the rotating shaft. The operation of the firing solenoid 41b is set to about 99.9 (times / minute) from the frequency based on the output period of the crystal oscillator (not shown), so the number of game balls fired per minute is about 99. .9 (pieces / minute). That is, the game ball is fired about every 0.6 seconds.

  In addition, when the payout control board 120 receives information related to payout from the main control board 110, the payout motor 60b is driven to pay out a predetermined number of game balls, and the payout ball detection switch 60a controls the predetermined number of game balls. When the payout is detected, the control for paying out the game ball is terminated.

  The effect control board 130 receives information 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, an audio processor 150a, audio data, and the like. An audio control unit 150 including a stored audio ROM 150b, a VDP (Video Display Processor) 160a as an image processor, a CGROM 160b in which image data and the like are stored, and a frame for temporarily storing drawing data generated from the image data An image control unit 160 composed of a VRAM 160c having a buffer and the like, an overall control unit 140 that controls the audio control unit 150 and the image control unit 160 in an integrated manner, a frame illumination device 34, a panel drive device 35, and Production button drive mode A lamp control unit 170 for controlling the data 37b, an effect control input port, an output port, and the like.

  The sub CPU 130a receives an operation clock from a crystal oscillator (not shown), reads out a game program stored in the sub ROM 130b, and performs arithmetic processing related to effects while using the sub RAM 130c as a work area, thereby performing the main control board 110. Control for causing the various control units (the general control unit 140 and the lamp control unit 170) to execute various effects in accordance with the information received from the camera and the input signals from the effect button detection switch 37a and the cross key detection switches 38a to 38d. (Output information, etc.).

  An effect button detection switch 37a, cross key detection switches 38a to 38d, 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 37A is operated is input from the effect button detection switch 37a, or a cross indicating that the cross key 38A is operated from the cross key detection switches 38a to 38d. When a key detection signal (upper cross key detection signal, left cross key detection signal, lower cross key detection signal, right cross key detection signal) is input, processing for executing an effect corresponding to the detection signal is performed.

  The overall control unit 140 includes an overall CPU 140a that performs arithmetic processing, an overall ROM 140b that stores an overall control program, an overall RAM 140c that serves as a work area during arithmetic processing, and an input / output port for overall control.

  The overall CPU 140a receives an operation clock from a crystal oscillator (not shown), reads an overall control program stored in the overall ROM 140b, and performs an operation process related to the effect while using the overall RAM 140c as a work area, thereby producing an effect control unit. In accordance with the information received from 130m, etc., control (such as output of information) is performed for causing the audio control unit 150 and the image control unit 160 to execute various effects.

  The general ROM 140b is configured by a mask ROM or the like, and displays a display control program for displaying an image, a display list generation program for generating a display list composed of a group of drawing control commands, and an animation of an effect pattern. The animation pattern and animation scene information etc. for performing are memorize | stored.

This animation pattern is referred to when displaying the 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. Various information such as a duty ratio that is a luminance parameter of the image display device 30 is included.

  The audio control unit 150 includes an audio processor 150 a and an audio ROM 150 b and is connected to the audio output device 33. The voice control unit 150 causes the voice output device 33 to output voice data, music data (BGM, SE), and the like in accordance with the display of the image display device 30 based on various types of production information transmitted from the production control unit 130m. Take control.

  The image control unit 160 includes a VDP 160a, a CGROM 160b, and a VRAM 160c. The image control unit 160 receives information (display list, drawing command, etc.) from the overall control unit 140 (overall CPU 140a) and controls the image display device 30 to display a predetermined image.

  The VDP 160a generates drawing data as a source of a video signal (RGB signal or the like) based on information (display list, drawing command, etc.) from the overall control unit 140 (overall CPU 140a) and image data stored in the CGROM 160b. The image data is material data representing individual images such as images (frames) to be displayed on the image display device 30, for example, effect symbol images, background images constituting the background of the effect symbols, character 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 160b includes a flash memory, an EEPROM, an EPROM, a mask ROM, and the like, and compresses image data (sprite, movie), etc., which is a collection of pixel information in a predetermined range of pixels (for example, 32 × 32 pixels). I remember it.
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 160b is read in units of image data by the VDP 160a, and image processing is performed in units of image data of this frame.

  The CGROM 160b 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. The CGROM 160b 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 160c is composed of an SRAM that can write or read image data at high speed. The VRAM 160c has a display list storage area for temporarily storing a display list output from the overall control unit 140 (overall CPU 140a), a frame buffer area corresponding to the image display device 30, and the like.

  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” every time drawing is started.

  Therefore, the VDP 160a draws the drawing data stored in the CGROM 160b in the “drawing frame buffer” of the frame buffer area of the VRAM 160c based on an instruction (display list) from the overall control unit 140 (overall CPU 140a), and the frame buffer. Drawing data is read from the “display frame buffer” in the area, a video signal (RGB signal or the like) is generated based on the read drawing data, and is output to the image display device 30 to display various images.

  The VDP 160a is supplied with an operation clock from a crystal oscillator (not shown), and by dividing the operation clock, a synchronization signal (horizontal synchronization signal, and Vertical synchronization signal) is generated and output to the image display device 30.

  Further, a general-purpose board 190 that converts image data into a predetermined image format and outputs it is connected between the image control unit 160 and the image display device 30. The general-purpose substrate 190 has a bridge function for converting to an image format corresponding to the performance of the image display device 30 that displays image data. For example, a 19-inch liquid crystal display device of SXGA (1280 dots × 1080 dots) is used. It absorbs the difference in resolution between when it is connected and when a 17-inch liquid crystal display device of XGA (1024 dots × 768 dots) is connected.

  The lamp controller 170 includes a lamp CPU 170a that performs arithmetic processing, a lamp ROM 170b that stores a lamp control program, a lamp RAM 170c that serves as a work area during the arithmetic processing, an input / output port for lamp control, and the like.

  The lamp CPU 170a receives an operation clock from a crystal oscillator (not shown), reads a lamp control program stored in the lamp ROM 170b, and performs calculation processing related to the effect while using the lamp RAM 170c as a work area, thereby producing an effect control unit. In accordance with the information received from 130m, etc., control (output of information, etc.) is performed for causing various illumination devices, various drive devices, and the like to perform predetermined effects.

  An input / output port of the lamp control unit is connected to a frame illumination device 34, a panel drive device 35, an effect button drive motor 37b, and the like, and various kinds of information transmitted from the effect control unit 130m (sub CPU 130a). Based on the production information, lighting control is performed by controlling lighting of various LEDs of the frame lighting device 34, and drive control of a drive source such as a panel drive device 35, a motor of a production button drive motor 37b, or a solenoid is performed. Performing a moving effect etc. by doing.

  The power supply board 180 supplies a power supply voltage to the gaming machine Y (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 interruption (power failure) has occurred, and outputs a power interruption detection signal 182 to the main control board 110 based on the occurrence of the power interruption (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 Y, 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 gaming machine Y is energized. When a power interruption occurs, the backup power supply voltage stored in the capacitor is stored in the main RAM 110c of the main control board 110, and , To the payout RAM 120c of the payout control board 120. As a result, the stored contents of the main RAM 110c and the payout RAM 120c are retained even in the event of a power failure (power failure), and the control state of the game 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.

The state relating to the special symbol lottery includes “low probability gaming state” and “high probability gaming state”, and states relating to the movable member 14a of the second start-up control device 14 include “non-time-short gaming state” and “time-short gaming state”. It has. In this embodiment,
(1) When it is “low probability gaming state” and “non-temporary gaming state” (normal gaming state),
(2) “High probability game state” and “time-short game state” (specific game state) are provided.

  Note that the initial gaming state of the gaming machine Y after power-on is set to “normal gaming state”. Further, in addition to the above gaming state, when it is “low probability gaming state” and “short-time gaming state” (second specific gaming state) or “high probability gaming state” and “non-short-time gaming state” (third A specific game state) may be provided.

  In the present embodiment, the “low probability gaming state” is a big win in a special symbol lottery performed on the condition that a game ball wins (enters a ball) at the first start port 13 or the second start port 15. For example, a gaming state in which the winning probability is set to be as low as 1/300. On the other hand, the “high probability gaming state” refers to a gaming state in which the winning probability of jackpot is set higher (for example, 1/60) than the low probability gaming state. Therefore, in the “high probability gaming state”, it is easier to win a jackpot than in the “low probability gaming state”.

The transition from the low-probability gaming state to the high-probability gaming state is to win the jackpot, and the timing for changing from the low-probability gaming state to the high-probability gaming state is after the jackpot game is finished. It is.
In the present embodiment, the jackpot that triggers the transition to the high probability gaming state is referred to as “probability jackpot”.

  In the present embodiment, the “non-short-time gaming state” means that in the normal symbol lottery performed on the condition that the game ball has passed through the ordinary gate 11, the average fluctuation time of the normal symbol corresponding to the lottery result This is a gaming state that is set longer than the “short-time gaming state” and that is easily set shorter than the “short-time gaming state”. For example, when a game ball passes through the normal symbol gate 11, a normal symbol lottery is performed, and the normal symbol display is performed on the normal symbol display 22. However, the normal symbol is displayed for 30 seconds after the variable display is started. Stop display later. If the lottery result is a win, the second start port 15 is controlled to be opened for 0.2 seconds after the normal symbol is stopped.

  On the other hand, the “short-time gaming state” means that in the normal symbol lottery performed on the condition that the game ball has passed through the ordinary gate 11, the average variation time of the normal symbol corresponding to the lottery result is “non- The gaming state that is set shorter than the “short-time gaming state” and that the opening time of the second start port 15 when winning the winning is 2.6 seconds, for example, is set longer than the “non-short gaming state” Say.

  Furthermore, in the “non-short game state”, the probability of winning in the normal symbol lottery is set as low as 1/128, for example, and in the “short time game state”, the probability of winning in the normal symbol lottery is For example, it is set as high as 127/128. Therefore, in the “short-time gaming state”, when the game ball passes through the normal gate 11 than in the “non-short-time gaming state”, the second start port 15 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 this embodiment, the “short-time gaming state” is more advantageous than the “non-short-time gaming state” in terms of the normal symbol variation time, the opening time of the second start port 15, and the winning probability of the normal symbol lottery. It is set to be. However, in the “short-time gaming state”, only one or two of the winning probability of winning in the normal symbol variation time, the opening time of the second start port 15 and the normal symbol lottery is advantageous. It may be set to.

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

(Big hit judgment table)
FIG. 3A is a jackpot determination table for a first special symbol triggered by a game ball entering the first start port 13, and FIG. 3B shows a game to the second start port 15. It is a jackpot determination table for the second special symbol triggered by the entrance of the ball.

  As shown in FIGS. 3A and 3B, the jackpot determination table is divided for each probability gaming state. Each table corresponds to a jackpot determination value for determining a jackpot determination random number value acquired when a game ball enters the first start port 13 or the second start port 15 and the result of success or failure. The jackpot determination value is assigned so as to be the success / failure ratio shown in FIG.

  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 FIGS. 3A and 3B, and acquires the current probability gaming state. Based on the jackpot determination random number value determined, it is determined whether the jackpot or lose.

  The probability of being determined to be a big hit in the low probability gaming state is 1/300, and the probability of being determined to be a big hit in the high probability gaming state is about 5 times higher to 1/60. In addition, the probability determined to be a big hit is not limited to 5 times, and may be set to any value such as 3 times or 10 times.

(Special symbol determination table)
FIG. 4 (a) is a special symbol determination table for jackpot that is referred to in order to determine the stop symbol of the special symbol at the time of winning the jackpot. FIG. 4 (b) shows the special symbol at the time of winning the loss. It is a special symbol determination table for losing referred to in order to determine a stop symbol.

  As shown in FIG. 4A, in the special symbol determination table for jackpots, the table is divided according to the type of the start opening where the game ball has won. Each table includes a jackpot symbol determination value for determining a jackpot symbol determination random number acquired when a game ball enters the first start port 13 or the second start port 15 and a special symbol ( The special symbol stop data) is associated with the effect symbol designation command transmitted to the effect control board 130 as information indicating the type of the special symbol, so that the selection rate (%) shown in FIG. The jackpot judgment value is allocated.

  As shown in FIG. 4 (b), the special symbol determination table for losing is divided according to the type of the start opening where the game ball has won. Each table includes a jackpot symbol determination value for determining a jackpot symbol determination random number acquired when a game ball enters the first start port 13 or the second start port 15 and a special symbol ( The special symbol stop data) is associated with an effect symbol designation command transmitted to the effect control board 130 as information indicating the type of the special symbol, so that the selection rate (%) shown in FIG. 4B is obtained. The jackpot judgment value is allocated. 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 in the case of a loss.

The main CPU 110a refers to the special symbol determination table shown in FIG. 4 and determines the type of special symbol (special symbol stop data) based on the type of the start port where the game ball has won and the random number for determining the jackpot symbol. Will do.
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 (special symbol stop 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 (bonus game) (see FIG. 5) and the game state after the jackpot game end (see FIG. 7) are determined by the type of special symbol (special diagram stop data). Therefore, it can be said that the type of special symbol determines the type of jackpot (jackpot game) and the game state after the jackpot game ends.
The jackpot executed when the special symbol A (special symbol stop data “10”) is determined is “probable jackpot 1”, and the special symbol B (special symbol stop data “11”) is determined. The jackpot to be executed is “probable jackpot 3” and the special symbol D (special chart stop data “20”) when the jackpot to be executed is “probable variation jackpot 2”, the special symbol C (special symbol stop data “12”) is determined ) Is determined as “probable variation jackpot 4”, and the jackpot executed when special symbol E (special figure stop data “21”) is determined is referred to as “probability variation jackpot 5” (see FIG. 5).

(Big hit game control table)
FIG. 5 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. In the jackpot game control table, the special symbol type (special game stop data), the opening time of the jackpot state (special game state), the opening designation command to be transmitted to the effect control board 130 at the start of the opening, The special winning opening opening / closing control table for determining the opening / closing mode, the ending time of the big win state (special game state), and the ending designation command to be transmitted to the effect control board 130 at the start of the ending are associated with each other.

  The main CPU 110a refers to the jackpot game control table shown in FIG. 5, and determines the opening time, the big prize opening / closing control table, and the ending time based on the special figure stop 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. 5 shows the number of rounds in the jackpot state (special game state), etc. Is supplementarily described.

(Large winning game opening and closing control table)
FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a big prize opening / closing control table that is referred to when a big win is won. This special prize opening / closing control table is divided into tables for each table number (TBL.No). Each table includes a round number indicating the number of rounds of the jackpot game (special game state), a special electric operation number (K) indicating the number of times that the big prize opening 17 is opened during one round, and an opening time of the big prize opening 17 And a closing time (interval time) for closing the special winning opening 17 between rounds.

  The main CPU 110a specifies the opening / closing mode (opening / closing pattern) of the special prize opening 17 with reference to the special prize opening / closing control table shown in FIG. 6, and the first CPU based on the first special prize opening / closing control table (TBL.No01). The first jackpot game is executed, and the second jackpot game is executed based on the second big prize opening / closing control table (TBL.No02).

  According to the first prize opening opening / closing control table (TBL.No = 01), the opening / closing member 16a is operated to change the prize winning opening 17 on the right side of the game area 3A from round 1 to round 16 per round. The first jackpot game is executed which is released until 29.5 seconds.

  However, if a prescribed number (9) of game balls wins the big winning opening 17 before the opening time elapses, one round of game is completed. When the 16-round game ends, the first jackpot game ends. It should be noted that since the opening time of the big winning opening 17 is long from 1 round to 16 rounds and it is easy to obtain a prize ball, the first big hit game can be said to be a probable big hit game of 16 rounds.

  According to the second winning prize opening / closing control table (TBL.No = 02), the opening / closing member 16a is operated to change the winning prize opening 17 on the right side of the game area 3A from one round to four rounds per round. A second jackpot game is executed that is released until 29.5 seconds.

  However, if a prescribed number (9) of game balls wins the big winning opening 17 before the opening time elapses, one round of game is completed. And when the game of 4 rounds is complete | finished, the 2nd big hit game will be complete | finished. It should be noted that the second big hit game is substantially a four-round probable big hit game because the open time of the big winning opening 17 is long from the first round to the fourth round and it is easy to obtain a winning ball.

(Game state setting table)
FIG. 7 is a game state setting table for determining the game state after the end of the jackpot game (special game state). In the gaming state setting table, special figure stop data, a short-time gaming state, a short-time gaming number (J), a stochastic gaming state, and a high-probable gaming number (X) are associated with each other.

  The main CPU 110a refers to the game state setting table shown in FIG. 7, and based on the special symbol stop data of the special symbol at the end of the jackpot, the short time game state, the short time game number (J), the probability game state, and the high probability game number ( X) is determined.

  As the characteristics of the game state setting table shown in FIG. 7 in the present embodiment, the number of short-time games (J) and the number of high-probability games (X) in the case of special symbols 10-12 and special symbols 20, 21 Is not set to infinity, but is set to 84 times.

(Special symbol variation pattern determination table)
FIG. 8 is a diagram showing a variation pattern determination table for determining a variation pattern of special symbols as will be described later.

  As shown in FIG. 8, the variation pattern determination table is divided for each special symbol (special symbol stop data). Each table is associated with a reach determination random number value, the number of special symbols held (U1 or U2), a special symbol variation random value, a special symbol variation pattern, and a special symbol variation time. In addition, the reach determination random number value and the special figure variation random value are respectively allocated so as to have the respective selection rates (%) shown in FIG.

  Therefore, it can be said that the “special symbol variation pattern” defines at least the jackpot determination result and the special symbol variation time. In addition, since it is configured to always reach when the jackpot, the reach determination random value is not referred to when the jackpot.

  In addition, in the special symbol variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 8, the variation of variation pattern 1 (normal variation) is such that the average variation time of the special symbol becomes shorter as the number of special symbols held (U1 or U2) increases. The variation time (T2) of the variation pattern 2 (shortening variation) is set to be shorter than the time (T1). For example, the fluctuation time (T1) of the fluctuation pattern 1 (normal fluctuation) is set to 12 seconds, and the fluctuation time (T2) of the fluctuation pattern 2 (shortening fluctuation) is set to 3 seconds. In addition, although the maximum number of balls “4” may be stored as the number of reserved special symbols, the variation pattern of the special symbol is determined after subtracting 1 from the number of reserved special symbols. Therefore, “4” is not referred to as the number of reservations.

  The main CPU 110a refers to the special symbol variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 8, and is based on the special symbol stop data, the special symbol hold number (U1 or U2), the reach determination random number value, and the special symbol variation random value. Then, 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 the special symbol variation pattern information is 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 MODE data is “E6H”, a special symbol variation pattern designation command of the first special symbol display 20 corresponding to the winning of a game ball at the first start port 13 is indicated. Is “E7H”, a special symbol variation pattern designation command of the second special symbol display 21 corresponding to the winning of a game ball at the second starting port 15 is indicated.

  In addition, in the effect control board 130, the effect contents such as effect symbols TZ1 to TZ3 are determined based on a special symbol variation pattern (variation pattern designation command), as will be described later. In the rightmost column of the special symbol variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 8, the contents of effects such as effect symbols TZ1 to TZ3 are described for reference.

  Here, “normal fluctuation” and “shortening fluctuation” as production contents mean that a plurality of production symbols TZ1 to TZ3 fluctuate at high speed and stop without reaching, The fluctuation and the shortening fluctuation are different in that the shortening fluctuation is completed in a shorter fluctuation time than the normal fluctuation.

  In addition, “reach” means that a part of the combination of effect symbols TZ1 to TZ3 for notifying the jackpot is temporarily stopped and other effect symbols TZ1 to TZ3 fluctuate and the player expects a big hit. It means the variation mode to be given. For example, when the combination of the three-digit effect symbols TZ1 to TZ3 of “777” is set as the combination of the effect symbols TZ1 to TZ3 for notifying the jackpot, the two effect symbols TZ1 and TZ3 are temporarily stopped at “7”. And the remaining production design TZ2 says the aspect which is changing. “Temporary stop” means that the effect symbols TZ1 to TZ3 are shaken small, or the effect symbols TZ1 to TZ3 are deformed to a small extent, so that the player feels that the effect symbols TZ1 to TZ3 are stopped. The aspect which is.

  Further, “normal reach” means a reach with low expectation level for winning big hits in which two effect symbols TZ1 and TZ3 temporarily stop and the remaining one effect symbol TZ2 fluctuates. In the present embodiment, although not a big hit by “normal reach”, a big hit may be made by “normal reach”.

  Further, “SP reach” means a super reach that has a higher probability of winning a big hit than normal reach. For example, it refers to a mode in which the production symbol TZ2 that has not been temporarily stopped undergoes a special change or a special character is displayed.

  The “SPSP reach” means a special reach that is performed after the super reach and has a higher win-winning expectation than the super reach.

  In addition, “full rotation reach” means a mode in which a combination of a plurality of effect symbols TZ1 to TZ3 for notifying of a big hit is changed in a low speed state, and in the present embodiment, a winning lottery is won. It means reach that is only executed when.

  The expectation of winning the jackpot for the production contents is higher in the following order: normal fluctuation (shortening fluctuation) <normal reach <SP reach <SPSP reach <full turn reach, and the full turn reach is determined to be a big hit. ing.

(Pre-judgment table for jackpot lottery)
FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating a prior determination table for determining in advance the results of the big hit lottery.

  As shown in FIG. 9, the pre-determination table includes a special symbol display (type of start opening), a special symbol determination random number value, a jackpot symbol determination random value, a reach determination random number value, and a special symbol fluctuation disturbance. Numerical values and start winning information are associated with each other, and each random value is distributed so as to have each selection rate (ratio) shown in FIG.

Here, it is possible to determine in advance whether it is `` big hit '' or `` losing '' by using the special symbol determination random number value acquired when the game ball enters the start opening, and by using the jackpot symbol determination random value, The presence / absence of transition to the high-probability gaming state can also be determined in advance.
Furthermore, because the reach determination random number value and the special figure variation random value can be used to determine the production contents (whether the reach has occurred, the type of reach), etc., the start winning information (start opening winning designation command) DATA) can determine information on the type of jackpot and the contents of the effect (scheduled variation pattern).

  The main CPU 110a refers to the pre-determination table shown in FIG. 9, and includes a special symbol display (type of start port), a special symbol determination random value, a jackpot symbol determination random value, a reach determination random value, and a special symbol. Based on the random number for fluctuation, “start winning information” is determined. Then, based on the determined start winning information, a start opening winning designation command for determining the result of the jackpot lottery in advance is generated.

  The start opening prize 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”, the start opening prize designation command corresponding to the winning of the game ball at the first start opening 13 is indicated, and when the MODE data is “E9H”, the second A start port winning designation command corresponding to the winning of a game ball in the start port 15 is shown.

The prior determination table shown in FIG. 9 is similar to the special symbol variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. However, the prior determination table shown in FIG. 9 is used when the game ball enters the start opening, whereas the special symbol variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 8 is different in that it is used when the special symbol variation starts. ing. In addition, it is different whether or not the “holding number” is referred to.
For this reason, in the prior determination table shown in FIG. 9, it is possible to determine the type of jackpot or reach, but it is impossible to determine only “normal fluctuation” and “shortening fluctuation” (see “ Refer to “Start-up winning information 1”).

9 is a jackpot lottery preliminary determination table referred to in the low probability gaming state, although the illustration is omitted, the jackpot lottery preliminary determination table referred to in the high probability gaming state is also included. It is stored in the main ROM 110b.
Note that the jackpot lottery preliminary determination table referred to in the high-probability gaming state is configured in the same manner as the preliminary determination table shown in FIG. 9, but for determining in advance whether the jackpot or loss is determined. Random values for special symbol determination are different.

(Various storage areas)
FIG. 10 is a diagram showing various storage areas set in the main RAM 110c. Specifically, FIG. 10A shows special symbol determination information (a special symbol determination random number, jackpot symbol determination) acquired when a game ball enters the first start port 13 or the second start port 15. FIG. 10B is a diagram illustrating a special figure determination information storage area in which a random number value for use, a random number for reach determination, and a random number value for special figure variation are stored. FIG. 10B illustrates each storage unit of the special figure determination information storage area. FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 10 (a), the special figure determination information storage area stores the first special figure determination information hold memory in which special figure determination information acquired based on the winning of the game ball to the first start port 13 is stored. An area, a second special figure determination information holding storage area in which special figure determination information acquired based on a winning of a game ball to the second start port 15 is stored, and special figure determination information in which variable display is being executed are stored The first special figure determination information holding storage area and the second special figure determination information holding storage area are respectively from the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit. I know.

  The number of undetermined special figure determination information stored in the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit of the first special figure determination information holding storage area becomes the first holding number (U1), and these undetermined special figures The number of hold icons corresponding to the determination information is displayed in the first hold icon display area 30a, and the number of undetermined special figure determination information stored in the second special figure determination information hold storage area is the second hold number (U2). The number of hold icons corresponding to the undetermined special figure determination information is displayed in the second hold icon display area 30b and the variable display (variation effect) stored in the special figure determination information execution storage area is being executed. The variation icon corresponding to the special figure determination information is displayed in the variation icon display area 30c.

  As shown in FIG. 10B, each storage unit stores a special symbol determination random value storage area for storing a special symbol determination random value, and a jackpot symbol determination for storing a jackpot symbol determination random value. Random value storage area for storing, reach determination random value storage area for storing reach determination random value, and special figure changing random value storage area for storing special figure changing random value .

  When the game ball enters the first start port 13 and the special figure determination information is acquired, the special figure determination information is stored in the first to fourth storage units of the first special figure determination information holding storage area. The special figure determination information acquired in the storage unit with the smallest number that is not stored is stored. When the game ball enters the second start port 15 and the special figure determination information is acquired, the special figure determination information is stored in the first to fourth storage units of the second special figure determination information holding storage area. The special figure determination information acquired in the storage unit with the smallest number that is not stored is stored.

  In the special figure determination information execution storage area, the special figure determination information stored in the first storage of the first special figure determination information holding storage area is shifted when the start condition of the variable display of the first special symbol is satisfied, Referenced to perform variable display of one special symbol. Further, when the start condition for the variable display of the second special symbol is satisfied, the special symbol determination information stored in the first storage unit of the second special symbol determination information holding storage area is shifted, and the variable display of the second special symbol is displayed. Referenced to perform.

  Next, the progress of the game in the gaming machine Y 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. 11 is a diagram showing main processing in the main control board 110.

  When power 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, the main CPU 110a performs an initialization process in step S10. 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 special figure variation random value for determining the variation mode (variation time) of the special symbol.

  In step S30, the main CPU 110a performs an initial value random number update process for updating a special symbol determination initial random number value, a jackpot symbol determination initial random number value, a normal symbol determination initial random number value, and an ordinary random number initial random value. Thereafter, the processes of step S20 and step S30 are repeated until a predetermined interrupt process is performed.

(Timer interrupt processing of main control board)
The timer interrupt process of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 12 is a diagram showing a timer interrupt process in the main control board 110.

  A clock pulse is generated every predetermined period (4 ms) by a reset clock pulse generation circuit provided on the main control board 110, whereby a timer interrupt process described below is executed.

  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 opens and closes the movable member 14a. Time control processing for updating various timer counters such as update processing is performed. Specifically, the main CPU 110a performs a process of subtracting 1 from the special symbol time counter, the special game timer counter, the normal symbol time counter, the start / release timer counter, and the start / close timer counter.

  In step S120, the main CPU 110a performs a random number update process for the special symbol determination random number value, the jackpot symbol determination random number value, the normal symbol determination random number value, the regular symbol stop random number value, and the regular symbol random number value. . Specifically, the main CPU 110a updates each random number value and random number counter by adding +1. When the added random number counter exceeds the maximum value in the random number range (when the random number counter makes one revolution), the random number counter is returned to 0, and each random number value is newly updated from the initial random number value at that time. .

  In step S130, the main CPU 110a updates the special symbol determination initial random number value, the jackpot symbol determination initial random number value, the normal symbol determination initial random number value, and the normal symbol stop initial random value in step S130. Perform initial random number update processing.

  In step S200, the main CPU 110a performs input control processing. In this process, the main CPU 110a inputs inputs to the general winning opening detection switch 10a, the large winning opening detection switch 17a, the first starting opening detection switch 13a, the second starting opening detection switch 15a, and the general gate detection switch 11a. 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 open / close control of the special winning opening 17, and a game state control. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S400, the main CPU 110a performs a normal power control process for performing a lottery and opening / closing control of the second start port 15 (movable member 14c).

  Specifically, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the counter value of the general figure hold number counter for counting the general figure hold number (G) is 1 or more, and the counter value of the general figure hold number counter is 1 or more. If it is determined that this is not the case, the current ordinary power control process is terminated.

  When it is determined that the counter value of the common figure holding number counter is 1 or more, after subtracting 1 from the counter value of the common figure holding number counter, the first to fourth storage units in the normal symbol holding storage area The stored random number for normal symbol determination is shifted to the previous storage unit. At this time, the normal symbol determination random value already written in the 0th storage unit is overwritten and erased.

  Then, a process for determining whether or not the normal symbol determination random number value stored in the 0th storage unit of the normal symbol hold storage area is a random value corresponding to “win” is performed.

Thereafter, the normal symbol display 22 displays the variation of the normal symbol, and when the variation time of the normal symbol elapses, the normal symbol corresponding to the result of the normal symbol lottery display is stopped.

  If the referenced normal symbol determination random number value is a random value corresponding to “win”, the second start port opening / closing solenoid 14b is driven, and the second start port 15 is controlled to open for a predetermined opening time.

  Here, for example, in the non-time-saving gaming state, the normal symbol variation time is set to 30 seconds, and if it is “winning”, the second start port 15 is controlled to be opened for 0.2 seconds. On the other hand, in the short-time gaming state, the variation time of the normal symbol is set to 0.2 seconds, and if it is “winning”, the second start port 15 is controlled to be released for 2.6 seconds, and 1.5 After closing for 2 seconds, the opening is controlled again for 2.6 seconds.

  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 data creation processing of external information data, start opening / closing solenoid data, special winning opening opening / closing solenoid data, special symbol display data, normal symbol display data, and storage number designation command.

  In step S700, the main CPU 110a performs output control processing. In this process, a port output process is performed for outputting signals of the external information data, the start opening / closing solenoid data, and the special winning opening opening / closing solenoid data created in S600.

  In step S700, the main CPU 110a displays the special symbol display created in S600 to turn on the LEDs of the first special symbol display 20, the second special symbol display 21, and the normal symbol display 22. Display device output processing for outputting display device data and normal symbol display data.

  Further, in step S700, the main CPU 110a also performs command transmission processing for transmitting the command set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c to the effect control board 130. The type of command transmitted to the effect control board 130 will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S800, 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 with reference to FIG. FIG. 13 is a diagram 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 10a. If no detection signal is input from the general winning opening detection switch 10a, the process proceeds to the next step, and if a detection signal is input from the general winning opening detection switch 10a, a prize ball for the general winning opening is obtained. After updating the counter by adding predetermined data, 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 17a. If the detection signal is not input from the big prize opening detection switch 17a, the process proceeds to the next step as it is. If the detection signal from the big prize opening detection switch 17a is inputted, the prize for the special prize opening is received. The ball counter is updated by adding predetermined data, and is updated by adding 1 to the large winning opening number (C) storage area for counting the number of game balls won in the large winning opening 17, The process moves to the 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 a detection signal from the first start port detection switch 13a has been input, that is, whether or not the game ball has won the first start port 13, 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 the second start port detection switch input process, the same process as the first start port detection switch input process shown in FIG.

  However, as compared with the first start port detection switch input process and the second start port detection switch input process, the data storage areas are different. In other words, the first hold number (U1) storage area in the first start port detection switch input process is replaced by the first start port detection switch input in place of the second hold number (U2) storage area in the second start port detection switch input process. The first special symbol determination random value storage area in the process is configured in place of the second special symbol determination random value storage area in the second start port detection switch input process.

  In step S250, the main CPU 110a performs a general gate detection switch input process. In the normal gate detection switch input process, it is determined whether or not a detection signal is input from the general gate detection switch 11a. When the detection signal is not input from the general gate detection switch 11a, the general gate detection switch input processing is terminated, the current input control processing is terminated, and the detection signal is input from the general gate detection switch 11a. In such a case, it is determined whether or not the data set in the general figure hold number (G) storage area is less than 4, and if the general figure hold number (G) storage area is less than four, 1 is added to the figure hold count (G) storage area. If the usual figure hold number (G) storage area is not less than 4, the usual figure gate detection switch input process is terminated, and the current input control process is terminated.

  After adding 1 to the general figure hold number (G) storage area, the random number value for normal symbol determination, the random number value for general map stop, and the random number value for normal time are acquired, and the various random numbers obtained are It memorize | stores in the predetermined | prescribed memory | storage part (0th memory | storage part-4th memory | storage part) in a symbol reservation memory area.

(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. 14 is a diagram illustrating 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 is input from the first start port detection switch 13a. When the detection signal from the first start port detection switch 13a is input, the process proceeds to step S230-2. When the detection signal from the first start port detection switch 13a is not input, 1 The 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 determines whether or not the data set in the first reserved number (U1) storage area is less than 4. If the data set in the first hold number (U1) storage area is less than 4, the process proceeds to step S230-4, and the data set in the first hold number (U1) storage area If it is not less than 4, the current first start port detection switch input process is terminated.

  In step S230-4, the main CPU 110a adds “1” to the first reserved number (U1) storage area and stores it. In step S230-5, the main CPU 110a acquires special figure determination information.

  In step S230-6, the main CPU 110a performs a first preliminary determination process. In this first pre-determination process, referring to the pre-determination table of jackpot lottery shown in FIG. 9, the type of special symbol display, the special symbol determination random number value acquired this time, the jackpot symbol determination random number value, the reach determination randomness Based on the numerical value and the random number value for special figure variation, start winning information for indicating the determination information of the first start port 13 in advance is determined.

  In step S230-7, the main CPU 110a searches for the vacant storage units in order from the first storage unit in the first special symbol determination random value storage area for the special symbol determination information acquired in step S230-5. Then, the acquired special figure determination information is stored in an empty storage unit.

  In step S230-8, the main CPU 110a sets a first start opening prize designation command based on the start prize information determined in the first pre-determination process in step S230-6 in the effect transmission data storage area.

  As a result, the start opening prize designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 130 in the output control process in step S700, and the sub CPU 130a of the effect control board 130 that has received the first start opening prize designation command receives the first start opening prize designation. The command can be analyzed, and a predetermined effect can be executed in advance before the display of the variation of the special symbol triggered by the winning of the game ball at the first start opening is started.

  In step S230-9, the main CPU 110a refers to the value stored in the first reserved number (U1) storage area, and the first special symbol corresponding to the first reserved number (U1) updated in step S230-4. The storage designation command is set in the effect transmission data storage area, and the current first start port detection switch input process is terminated.

  In the second start port detection switch input process, similarly to steps S230-6 to S230-9, winning information is generated with reference to the prior determination table shown in FIG. 9, and the second starting based on the winning information is performed. A special symbol memory designation command corresponding to the winning prize designation command and the second reserved number (U2) is transmitted to the effect control board 130.

(Special figure special electric control processing of main control board)
With reference to FIG. 15, the special figure special power control process of the main control board 110 will be described. FIG. 15 is a diagram illustrating a special figure special electric control process in the main control board 110.

  First, in step S301, the main CPU 110a loads special figure special electricity processing data. In step S302, the main CPU 110a refers to the branch destination address from the loaded special figure special electric treatment data. 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 necessary 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 and displayed, a variation time 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 in step S320, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the special symbol variation time has elapsed. When the special symbol variation time has elapsed, the main CPU 110a stops the special symbol variation in 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 hit symbol, lost symbol) that is stopped and displayed, and the number of short-time games (J), the short-time game flag, the number of high-probability games (X) and high probability game flag setting processing. This special symbol stop process will be described later in detail with reference to FIG.

  The main CPU 110a performs a process for controlling the jackpot game in the jackpot game process in step S340. Specifically, the main CPU 110a determines the type of jackpot based on the type of jackpot symbol (special drawing stop data) determined in step S310.

  Next, in order to execute the determined jackpot, the opening time of the opening / closing member 16a corresponding to the type of jackpot is set in the special game timer counter, and the driving data of the big prize opening / closing solenoid 16b is output to output the opening / closing member 16a. To release. At this time, 1 is added to the round game count (R) storage area.

  When a specified number of game balls win (win) during this opening, or when the opening time of the big winning opening has passed (round winning counter (C) = 10 or special gaming timer counter = 0), the big winning opening The output of the drive data of the opening / closing solenoid 16b is stopped and the opening / closing member 16a is closed. Thereby, one round game is completed. Also, the counter value of the round winning counter (C) is cleared.

  When a predetermined number of round games (4 or 16 in this embodiment) are completed, the data stored in the round game number (R) storage area is cleared, and the special figure special electric processing data = 3. The special electric processing data is set to 4 and preparation is made to move to the jackpot game end processing subroutine, and the current jackpot game processing is ended.

  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 sets 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. 16 is a diagram showing a special symbol memory determination process in the main control board 110.

  In step S310-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not a special symbol variation display is being performed. If the special symbol variation display is in progress (special symbol time counter ≠ 0), the current special symbol storage determination process is terminated. If the special symbol variation display is not in progress (special symbol time counter = 0), The process moves to step S310-2.

  In step S310-2, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the second reserved number (U2) storage area is 1 or more when the special symbol is not changing. If the main CPU 110a determines that the second reserved number (U2) storage area is 1 or more, the main CPU 110a moves the process to step S310-3, and if the second reserved number (U2) storage area is not 1 or more. Then, the process proceeds to step S310-4.

  In step S310-3, the main CPU 110a updates by subtracting 1 from the value stored in the second reserved number (U2) storage area.

  In step S310-4, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the first reserved number (U1) storage area is 1 or more. If the main CPU 110a determines that the first reserved number (U1) storage area is 1 or more, the main CPU 110a moves the process to step S310-5, and if the first reserved number (U1) storage area is not 1 or more. Then, the current special symbol memory determination process is terminated.

  In step S310-5, the main CPU 110a updates by subtracting 1 from the value stored in the first reserved number (U1) storage area.

  In step S310-6, the main CPU 110a shifts the data stored in the special symbol reserved storage area corresponding to the special symbol reserved number (U) storage area subtracted in steps S310-2 to S310-5. . Specifically, the main CPU 110a stores the data stored in the first special symbol determination random number value storage area or the first special memory part in the second special symbol memory area from the first memory part to the fourth memory part. Shift to storage. 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 special symbol determination random value, the jackpot symbol determination random value, the reach determination random value, and the special symbol variation random value used in the previous game are deleted.

  In the present embodiment, in steps S310-2 to S310-6, the second special symbol storage area is shifted with priority over the first special symbol determination random number value storage area. The first special symbol determination random value storage area or the second special symbol storage area may be shifted in this order, and the first special symbol determination random value storage area has priority over the second special symbol storage area. You may shift it.

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

  In step S311, the main CPU 110a uses the data (special symbol determination random number value, jackpot symbol determination random value) written in the determination symbol storage area (the 0th storage unit) of the special symbol reservation storage area in step S310-6. Based on this, a 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 special figure variation pattern determination process refers to the variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 8, the special figure stop data, the special symbol hold number (U), the acquired reach determination random number value, and the special figure variation random value. Based on the above, the variation pattern is determined.

  In step S313, the main CPU 110a sets a 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 the change, 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 the variation time (counter value) of the special symbol based on the variation pattern determined in step S312 in the special symbol time counter. The special symbol time counter is subtracted every 4 ms in S110.

  In step S316, the main CPU 110a displays variation display data for causing the first special symbol display 20 or the second special symbol display 21 to perform special symbol variation display (LED blinking) in a predetermined processing area. set. Thereby, when the variable display data is set in the predetermined processing area, the data for turning on or off the LED is appropriately created in step S600, and the created data is output in step S700. Variation display of the first special symbol display 20 or the second special symbol display 21 is performed.

  In step S317, the main CPU 110a sets the special symbol special electric processing data = 1, prepares to move to the special symbol variation processing shown in FIG. 18, and ends the special symbol memory determination processing of this time.

(Main control board jackpot determination process)
The jackpot determination process of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 17 is a diagram showing a big hit determination process in the main control board 110.

  In step S311-1, the main CPU 110a determines that the special symbol determination random number value written in the determination storage area (the 0th storage unit) of the special symbol hold storage area in step S310-6 is “based on the probability gaming state”. It is determined whether or not it is a “big hit” random number value.

  Specifically, when the special symbol reservation storage area shifted in step S310-6 is the first special symbol determination random value storage area, the main CPU 110a performs the jackpot lottery shown in FIG. If the special symbol holding storage area shifted in step S310-6 is the second special symbol storage area with reference to the jackpot determination table, the jackpot lottery determination table shown in FIG. 3B is referred to. Thus, it is determined whether or not the special symbol determination random number value is “big hit”. As a result of the determination, if it is determined to be a big hit, the process proceeds to step S311-2, and if it is not determined to be a big hit, the process proceeds to step S311-5.

  In step S311-2, the main CPU 110a determines the jackpot special symbol random number value written in the determination symbol storage area (the 0th storage unit) in the special symbol holding storage area in step S310-6, and determines the special symbol type. (Special figure stop data) is determined, and the jackpot special symbol determination process for setting the determined special figure stop data in the special figure stop data storage area is performed.

  Specifically, the main CPU 110a refers to the jackpot special symbol determination table in the jackpot shown in FIG. 4A, and based on the jackpot special symbol random number value written in the determination storage area (the 0th storage unit), The special figure stop data indicating the type of the special symbol to be stopped is determined, and the determined special figure stop data is set in the special figure stop data storage area.

  As will be described later, the determined special symbol is used to determine whether or not it is a “hit” in the special symbol stop process of FIG. 19 and also determines the operating mode of the big winning opening in the jackpot game process. It is also used to determine the gaming state after the jackpot end in the jackpot game end process of FIG.

  In step S311, the main CPU 110a determines an effect symbol designation command based on the special bonus stop data determined in step S311-2, and the determined effect symbol designation command is stored in the effect transmission data storage area. set.

  In step S311-4, the main CPU 110a determines the gaming state at the time of winning the big win from the information set in the gaming state storage area (the short time gaming flag storage area, the high probability gaming flag storage area), and the gaming state at the time of winning the big win Is set in the game state buffer.

  Specifically, the main CPU 110a sets 00H if both the short-time game flag and the high-probability game flag are not set, and 01H if the short-time game flag is not set but the high-probability game flag is set. When the short-time game flag is set but the high-probability game flag is not set, 02H is set, and when both the short-time game flag and the high-probability game flag are set, 03H is set.

  In this way, apart from the game state storage area (time-short game flag storage area, high-probability game flag storage area), it is decided to set the game state at the time of winning the big hit in the game state buffer. Since the high-probability game flag and the short-time game flag in the state memory area (time-short game flag memory area, high-probability game flag memory area) will be reset, This is because the game state storage area cannot be referred to when determining the game state at the time of the big hit. For this reason, by providing a game state buffer for storing game information indicating the game state at the time of winning the jackpot separately from the gaming state storage area, by referring to the game information in the game state buffer after the end of the jackpot, Based on the gaming state at the time of winning the jackpot, it is possible to newly set a gaming state after the jackpot (such as a short-time gaming state and a short-time gaming number).

  In step S311-5, the main CPU 110a refers to the loss special symbol determination table of FIG. 4B to determine the special symbol for loss, and stores the determined special symbol stop data for loss in the special symbol stop data storage area. Loss special symbol determination processing to be set to.

  In step S311-6, the main CPU 110a determines an effect symbol designating command based on the special figure stop data for the loss determined in step S311-5, and the determined effect symbol designating command is stored in the effect transmission data storage area. Set and finish the current jackpot determination process.

(Special design variation processing of main control board)
The special symbol variation process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 18 is a diagram 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 S315 has ended (elapsed) (special symbol time counter = 0?). As a result, if it is determined that the variation time has not ended (elapsed), the special symbol variation process is terminated, the next subroutine is executed, and if it is determined that the variation time has ended (elapsed), The process moves to step S320-2.

  In step S320-2, the main CPU 110a clears the fluctuation display data set in step S316, and displays the special symbol set in steps S311-2 and S311-5 as the first special symbol indicator 20 or Then, special figure stop data for stopping display on the second special symbol display 21 is set in a predetermined processing area. Thereby, the special symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 20 or the second special symbol display 21, and the player is notified of the jackpot determination result.

  In step S320-3, the main CPU 110a sets a symbol confirmation command in the effect transmission data storage area.

  When the main CPU 110a starts the special symbol stop display as described above in step S320-4, 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 updated by subtracting 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. 19, and ends the special symbol variation processing this time.

(Special design stop processing for main control board)
The special symbol stop process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 19 is a diagram 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 expired (special symbol time counter = 0). As a result, when it is determined that the symbol stop time has ended (elapsed), the process proceeds to step S330-2, and when it is determined that the symbol stop time has not ended (elapsed), The special symbol stop process is terminated.

  In step S330-2, the main CPU 110a performs a time-saving game end determination process.

  Specifically, it is determined whether or not a short-time game flag is set in the short-time game flag storage area. If a flag is set in the short-time game flag storage area, the short-time game number (J) storage area is stored. 1 is subtracted from the stored short-time game count (J) and updated to determine whether or not the new short-time game count (J) is “0”. As a result, when the number of hourly games (J) is “0”, the hourly game flag set in the hourly game flag storage area is cleared, and when the number of hourly games (J) is not “0”. Then, the processing is moved to step S330-3 while the time-saving game flag stored in the time-saving game flag storage area is set. On the other hand, when the time-saving game flag is not set in the time-saving game flag storage area, the processing is moved to step S330-3 as it is.

  In step S330-3, the main CPU 110a performs a high probability game end determination process.

  Specifically, it is determined whether or not a high probability game flag is set in the high probability game flag storage area, and if the high probability game flag is set in the high probability game flag storage area, the high probability game is determined. The number of times (X) is updated by subtracting 1 from the number of high probability games (X) stored in the storage area, and it is determined whether or not the new number of high probability games (X) is “0”. As a result, when the high probability game count (X) is “0”, the high probability game flag stored in the high probability game flag storage area is cleared and the high probability game count (X) is “0”. If not, the process proceeds to step S330-4 while the high probability game flag stored in the high probability game flag storage area is set. On the other hand, if the high-probability game flag is not set in the high-probability game flag storage area, the process proceeds to step S330-4.

  In step S330-4, the main CPU 110a confirms the current gaming state and sets a gaming state designation command in the effect transmission data storage area.

  In step S330-5, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not it is a big hit. Specifically, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the special figure stop data stored in the special figure stop data storage area is for the jackpot symbol. If it is determined that the jackpot symbol is determined, the process proceeds to step S330-7. If the symbol is not determined to be a jackpot symbol, the process proceeds to step S330-6.

  In step S330-6, the main CPU 110a sets 0 in the special symbol special electricity processing data, prepares to move to the special symbol memory determination processing shown in FIG. 16, and ends the special symbol stop processing of this time.

  In step S330-7, the main CPU 110a sets 3 in the special figure special electricity processing data, and prepares for shifting to the big hit game processing.

  In step S330-8, the main CPU 110a resets the gaming state and the number of short-time games. Specifically, the main CPU 110a clears 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 game count (J) storage area.

  In step S330-9, the main CPU 110a performs jackpot start preparation setting processing. In this jackpot start preparation setting process, referring to the jackpot game control table shown in FIG. 5, the “first jackpot table” from the jackpot game big prize opening / closing control table shown in FIG. , One of the “second jackpot tables” is determined as the jackpot opening / closing control table.

  In step S330-10, the main CPU 110a determines the type of special game based on the jackpot gaming big prize opening / closing control table determined in step S330-9, and an opening designation command corresponding to the type of special game. Is set in the production transmission data storage area.

  In step S330-11, the main CPU 110a sets the start interval time in the special game timer counter based on the jackpot gaming big prize opening / closing control table determined in step S330-9. The special game timer counter is subtracted every 4 ms in step S110. When this process ends, the current special symbol stop process ends.

(Main control board jackpot game end processing)
The jackpot game end process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 20 is a diagram showing a jackpot game ending process in the main control board 110.

  In step S350-1, the main CPU 110a loads the special figure stop data set in the special figure stop data storage area and the game information in the game state buffer.

  In step S350-2, the main CPU 110a refers to the gaming state setting table shown in FIG. 7, and based on the special figure stop data loaded in S350-1 and the gaming information in the gaming state buffer, the main CPU 110a has a high probability at the end of jackpot. Processing to determine whether or not to set a high probability flag in the game flag storage area is performed. For example, if the special figure stop data is “10”, the high probability flag is set in the high probability game flag storage area.

  In step S350-3, the main CPU 110a refers to the gaming state setting table shown in FIG. 7, and based on the special figure stop data loaded in S350-1 and the gaming information in the gaming state buffer, the main CPU 110a is in the high probability gaming state. A predetermined number of times is set in the high probability game number (X) storage area indicating the number of remaining fluctuations. For example, if the special figure stop data is “10”, 84 is set in the high probability game count (X) storage area indicating the remaining variation count of the high probability game state.

  In step S350-4, the main CPU 110a refers to the gaming state setting table shown in FIG. 7, and based on the special figure stop data loaded in S350-1 and the gaming information in the gaming state buffer, the short time gaming flag storage area Whether or not to set the short-time game flag is processed. For example, if the special figure stop data is “10”, the time reduction flag is set in the time reduction game flag storage area.

  In step S350-5, the main CPU 110a performs time-saving game number determination processing. Specifically, referring to the gaming state setting table shown in FIG. 7, based on the special figure stop data loaded in the above S350-1 and the gaming information in the gaming state buffer, the time saving indicating the number of remaining fluctuations in the shortening gaming state. A predetermined number of times is set in the game number (J) storage area. For example, if the special figure stop data is “10”, 84 times is set in the hourly game number (J) storage area indicating the remaining number of fluctuations in the hourly game state.

  In step S350-6, the main CPU 110a confirms the gaming state and sets a gaming state designation command in the effect transmission data storage area.

  In step S350-7, the main CPU 110a sets 0 in the special symbol special processing data, prepares for shifting to the special symbol memory determination processing shown in FIG. 16, 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 with reference to FIG. FIG. 21 is a diagram illustrating the types of commands transmitted from the main control board 110 to the effect control board 130.

  The command transmitted from the main control board 110 to the effect control board 130 is composed of 1-byte data, and 1-byte MODE information for identifying the control command classification and the control command to be executed. And 1-byte DATA information indicating the contents of.

The “designation designating command” indicates the type of the special symbol that is stopped and displayed, “MODE” is set as “E0H”, and DATA information is set according to the type of the special symbol. 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, when the special symbol variation display is started in steps S311-3 and S311-6, an effect symbol designation command corresponding to the determined special symbol is stored in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. Set. Thereafter, the effect designating command set in the effect transmission data storage area in step S700 is immediately transmitted to the effect control board 130.

The “first special symbol memory designation command” indicates the number of reserved memories stored in the first reserved number (U1) storage area, and “MODE” is set to “E1H” to match the number of reserved memories. DATA information is set.
The first special symbol memory designation command is used when the number of reserved memories stored in the first reserved number (U1) storage area is switched, and the first special symbol memory designation command corresponding to the reserved memory number is changed to the effect control board 130. Sent to. Specifically, when the value stored in the first reserved number (U1) storage area in step S230-9 or step S310-7 increases or decreases, the number corresponding to the number of reserved storage 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 S700 is immediately transmitted to the production control board 130.

The “second special symbol memory designation command” indicates the number of reserved memories stored in the second reserved number (U2) storage area, and “MODE” is set to “E2H” to match the number of reserved memories. DATA information is set.
This second special symbol memory designation command is the effect control board 130 when the second special symbol memory designation command corresponding to the reserved memory number is switched when the reserved memory number stored in the second reserved number (U2) storage area is switched. Sent to. Specifically, when the value stored in the second reserved number (U2) storage area increases or decreases in step S240 or step S310-7, the second special corresponding to the increased or decreased number of reserved memories. The symbol memory designation command is 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 S700 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 “design determination command” indicates that the special symbol is stopped and displayed, “MODE” is set to “E3H”, and “DATA” is set to “00H”.
This 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 20 or the second special symbol display 21 in step S320-3, the symbol confirmation command is displayed in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. Set. Thereafter, the symbol confirmation command set in the effect transmission data storage area in step S700 is immediately transmitted to the effect 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 20, and “MODE” is set to “E6H”, and various variations DATA information is set according to the pattern.
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 20 is started. A designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 130. Specifically, when the variation display of the special symbol is started in step S313, the first special symbol variation pattern designation command corresponding to the determined variation pattern of the special symbol is stored in the effect RAM transmission data in the main RAM 110c. Set to area. Thereafter, the first special symbol variation pattern designation command set in the production transmission data storage area in step S700 is immediately transmitted to the production control board 130.

The “variable pattern designation command for the second special symbol” indicates the variation time (variation mode) of the special symbol in the second special symbol display 21. “MODE” is set to “E7H”, and various variations are indicated. DATA information is set according to the pattern.
The second special symbol variation pattern designation command is a second special symbol variation pattern corresponding to the variation pattern of the special symbol determined when the special symbol variation display of the second special symbol display 21 is started. A designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 130. Specifically, when the variation display of the special symbol is started in step S313, the second special symbol variation pattern designation command corresponding to the determined variation pattern of the special symbol is stored in the effect RAM transmission data in the main RAM 110c. Set to area. Thereafter, the second special symbol variation pattern designation command set in the production transmission data storage area in step S700 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 opening prize designation command” is information for preliminarily determining the result of the jackpot lottery, and “MODE” is set to “E8H” or “E9H” according to the special symbol display, and various prize information DATA information is set according to the above.
The start opening prize designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 130 when the game ball wins the first start opening 13 or the second start opening 15 and corresponding to the determined start winning information. The Specifically, when a game ball wins at the first start port 13 or the second start port 15 in step S230-8 or S240, the start port 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 opening prize designation command set in the production transmission data storage area in step S700 is immediately transmitted to the production control board 130.

The “Big Winner Opening Specification Command” indicates the number of rounds for jackpots according to the types of jackpots, “MODE” is set as “EAH”, and DATA information is set according to the number of rounds for jackpots Has been.
With respect to the special winning opening opening designation command, when the big hit round is started, the big winning opening opening designation command corresponding to the started round number is transmitted to the effect control board 130. Specifically, when opening the prize opening opening / closing door 17b in step S340, a big prize opening opening 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. . Thereafter, the special winning opening release designation command set in the production transmission data storage area in step S700 is immediately transmitted to the production control board 130.

The “opening designation command” indicates that various jackpots start, “MODE” is set as “EBH”, and DATA information is set according to the jackpot type.
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 S330-10, 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 transmission data storage area for the effect in step S700 is immediately transmitted to the effect control board 130.

The “ending designation command” indicates that various jackpots have ended, “MODE” is set as “ECH”, and DATA information is set according to the jackpot type.
As for this 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 ending process in step S340, 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 effect transmission data storage area in step S700 is immediately transmitted to the effect control board 130.

The “ordinary symbol designation command” indicates the type of the ordinary symbol that is stopped and displayed on the ordinary symbol display 22, “MODE” is set to “EDH”, and the DATA information is set in accordance with the ordinary symbol type. Is set.
As for the normal symbol designation command, when various normal symbols are determined and the variation display of the normal symbol is started, the universal symbol designation command corresponding to the determined normal symbol is transmitted to the effect control board 130. Specifically, when the normal symbol variation display is started in step S400, a general symbol designation command corresponding to the determined normal symbol is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. Thereafter, in step S <b> 700, the ordinary drawing designation command set in the production transmission data storage area is immediately transmitted to the production control board 130.

The “ordinary symbol change designation command” indicates the variation time of the ordinary symbol on the ordinary symbol display 22, “MODE” is set to “EEH”, and DATA information according to the variation times of various ordinary symbols. Is set.
As for the normal pattern variation designation command, when the normal symbol variation display on the normal symbol display 22 is started, a universal diagram variation designation command corresponding to the determined variation time of the normal symbol is transmitted to the effect control board 130. The Specifically, when the normal symbol variation display is started in step S400, a universal symbol variation designation command corresponding to the determined variation time of the ordinary symbol is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. The Thereafter, the normal variation designation command set in the production transmission data storage area in step S700 is immediately transmitted to the production control board 130.

The “gaming state designation command” indicates whether it is a short-time gaming state or a non-short-time gaming state, and “MODE” is set to “EFH”, and if it is a non-short-time gaming state, “DATA” is “ “00H” is set, and “DATA” is set to “01H” in the time saving gaming state.
This gaming state designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 130 at the start of special symbol variation, at the end of special symbol variation, at the start of jackpot game, and at the end of jackpot game. Is done. Specifically, when the variation display of the special symbol is started in the above step S314, the high probability game flag, the high probability game number, the short time game flag, and the short time game number (J) may be changed in the above step S330-4. When there is a game, the game state corresponding to the current game state when the high probability game flag, the high probability game number, the short time game flag, and the short time game number (J) are set in step S350-6. The designation command is set in the transmission data storage area for presentation in the main RAM 110c. Thereafter, the gaming state designation command set in the effect transmission data storage area in step S700 is immediately transmitted to the effect control board 130.

(Main process of production control unit)
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. 22 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 and the like stored in the sub RAM 130c in response to power-on.

  In step S1100, the sub CPU 130a performs sub random number update processing. 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)
The timer interrupt process of the effect control unit 130m will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing a timer interrupt process in the effect control unit 130m. Although not shown, a clock pulse is generated every predetermined period (2 ms) by a reset clock pulse generation circuit provided in the effect control unit 130m, and a timer interrupt processing program is read and the timer of the effect control board is read. Interrupt processing is executed.

  In step S1300, the sub CPU 130a 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. 24 and 25.

  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 37a and the cross key detection switches 38a to 38d are input, and if the signals of the effect button detection switch 37a and the like are input, overall control is performed. The effect input control process which transmits an effect button signal etc. to the part 140 and the lamp control part 170 is performed.

  In step S1700, the sub CPU 130a performs a data output process for transmitting various data set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 130c to the overall control unit 140 and the lamp 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 processing of production control unit)
Next, command analysis processing of the effect control unit 130m will be described with reference to FIGS. 24 and 25. FIG. FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing command analysis processing (1) in the effect control unit 130m, and FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing command analysis processing (2) in the effect control unit 130m. The command analysis process (2) is performed subsequent to the command analysis process (1).

  In step S1401, the sub CPU 130a confirms whether there is a command in the reception buffer, and confirms whether the command has been received. In this process, if there is a command in the reception buffer, the sub CPU 130a moves the process to step S1410. 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 S1410, 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, 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 special symbol storage designation command, the sub CPU 130a moves the process to step S1420.

  In step S1411, 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 command analysis process ends.

  In step S1420, the sub CPU 130a determines whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a start slot winning designation command. In this process, if the command stored in the reception buffer is a start slot winning designation command, 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 a start slot winning designation command, the sub CPU 130a moves the process to step S1430.

  In step S1421, the sub CPU 130a performs an icon change effect determination process based on the content of the received start opening winning designation command. Specifically, the variation display result and variation pattern of the special symbol corresponding to the start opening winning designation command is specified from the starting opening winning designation command, and the display mode of the hold icon is changed according to the jackpot winning expectation degree. Determine change scenarios. For example, the hold icon is displayed in white in the normal (default) display mode, blue in the special display mode 1, green in the special display mode 2, and red in the special display mode 3, and the jackpot winning expectation is The normal display mode (white) <special display mode 1 (blue) <special display mode 2 (green) <special display mode 3 (red) may be set in this order.

  Then, a hold icon display designation command for displaying the determined hold icon on the image display device 30 is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 130c. Thus, the hold icon display designation command is transmitted to the overall control unit 140 and the lamp control unit 170 in the data output process of step S1700. When this process ends, the current command analysis process ends.

  In step S1430, 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, the sub CPU 130a moves the process to step S1431. On the other hand, in this process, if the command stored in the reception buffer is not an effect designating command, the sub CPU 130a moves the process to step S1440.

  In step S1431, the sub CPU 130a performs symbol stop data determination processing for determining the effect symbols TZ1 to TZ3 to be stopped and displayed on the image display device 30 based on the contents of the received effect symbol designation command. When this process ends, the current command analysis process ends.

  In this symbol stop data determination process, the design symbol designation command is analyzed, symbol stop data (hit symbol data, lost symbol data) for identifying the presence / absence of jackpot and the type of jackpot is determined, and the determined symbol stop Data is set in the symbol storage area of the sub RAM 130c.

  In step S1440, 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, the sub CPU 130a moves the process to step S1441. On the other hand, in this process, if the command stored in the reception buffer is not a variation pattern designation command, the sub CPU 130a moves the process to step S1450.

  In step S1441, the sub CPU 130a performs variable effect pattern determination processing. A specific description of this variation effect pattern determination process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S1442, the sub CPU 130a performs SU notice determination processing. When this process ends, the current command analysis process ends. This SU advance notice is a step-up advance notice, and is a big hit by changing (changing) the SU advance notice image (character image or window image) displayed on the image display device 30 in a plurality of stages. This is a notice effect for notifying the expected degree of possibility of winning and the expected degree of possibility of executing SPSP reach (SP reach). A specific description of the SU notice determination process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S1450, the sub CPU 130a confirms whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a symbol determination command. In this process, if the command stored in the reception buffer is a symbol determination command, the sub CPU 130a moves the process to step S1451. 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 S1460.

  In step S1451, the sub CPU 130a performs an effect symbol stop process in which a stop designation command for stopping and displaying the effect symbols TZ1 to TZ3 is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 130c in order to stop the effect symbols TZ1 to TZ3.

  In step S1452, the sub CPU 130a performs a first effect mode determination process for determining the effect mode. When this process ends, the current command analysis process ends. This effect mode is a variation effect classification mode (category) performed by an effect device such as the image display device 30 corresponding to the change display of the special symbol executed based on the result of the jackpot determination. In the form, Hakata mode (low probability gaming state, high probability gaming state), Nagasaki mode (low probability gaming state, high probability gaming state), Osaka mode (low probability gaming state, high probability gaming state), Kyoto mode (low There are 13 types of performance modes: stochastic gaming state, high probability gaming state), Tokyo mode (low probability gaming state, high probability gaming state), highway mode, Mito mode, and Hawaii mode. The specific description of the first effect mode determination process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S1460, 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, the sub CPU 130a moves the process to step S1461. On the other hand, in this process, if the command stored in the reception buffer is not a gaming state designation command, the sub CPU 130a moves the process to step S1470.

  In step S1461, the sub CPU 130a sets data indicating the gaming state based on the received gaming state designation command in the gaming state storage area in the sub RAM 130c. When this process ends, the current command analysis process ends.

  In step S1470, the sub CPU 130a checks whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is an opening designation command. In this process, if the command stored in the reception buffer is an opening designation command, the sub CPU 130a moves the process to step S1471. On the other hand, in this process, if the command stored in the reception buffer is not an opening designation command, the sub CPU 130a moves the process to step S1480.

  In step S1471, the sub CPU 130a performs a jackpot effect pattern determination process. When this process ends, the current command analysis process ends. A specific description of this jackpot effect pattern determination process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S1480, the sub CPU 130a checks whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a special winning opening opening designation command. In this process, if the command stored in the reception buffer is a big prize opening release command, the sub CPU 130a moves the process to step S1481. On the other hand, in this process, the sub CPU 130a moves the process to step S1490 if it is not the big prize opening opening designation command.

  In step S1481, the sub CPU 130a performs a round effect pattern determination process for determining a round effect pattern. When this process ends, the current command analysis process ends. In this round effect pattern determination process, the round effect pattern is determined based on the special winning opening opening designation command, and the determined round effect pattern is set in the effect pattern storage area.

  Then, an effect pattern designation command based on the determined round effect pattern is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 130c.

  In step S1490, the sub CPU 130a checks whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is an ending designation command. In this process, if the command stored in the reception buffer is an ending designation command, the sub CPU 130a moves the process to step S1491. On the other hand, in this process, if the sub CPU 130a is not an ending designation command, the command analysis process for this time is terminated.

  In step S1491, the sub CPU 130a performs an ending effect pattern determination process for determining an ending effect pattern. In this ending effect pattern determination process, an ending effect pattern is determined based on the ending designation command, and the determined ending effect pattern is set in the effect pattern storage area.

  Then, an effect pattern designation command based on the determined ending effect pattern is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 130c.

  In step S1492, the sub CPU 130a performs a second effect mode determination process for determining the effect mode. When this process ends, the current command analysis process ends. The specific description of the second effect mode determination process will be described later with reference to FIG.

(Variation effect pattern determination process)
Next, the variation effect pattern determination process of the effect control unit 130m will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing the changing effect pattern determination process in the effect control unit 130m.

  In step S1441-1, the sub CPU 130a refers to the received variation pattern designation command.

  In step S1441-2, the sub CPU 130a acquires a random effect pattern determination random value, and in step S1443-3, selects a variable effect pattern determination table (see FIG. 27). Details of the variation effect pattern determination table will be described later.

  In step S1441-4, the sub CPU 130a determines a variation effect pattern. Specifically, the sub CPU 130a refers to the variation effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. 27, and selects one of the plurality of variation effect patterns based on the variation pattern designation command and the random effect pattern determination random value. A variation production pattern is determined. This variation effect pattern indicates the effect mode (effect contents) of the variation effect.

  In step S1441-5, the sub CPU 130a identifies a variation effect pattern designation command corresponding to the variation effect pattern determined in step S1441-4, and sets the identified variation effect pattern designation command in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 130c. .

  As a result, the variable effect pattern designation command is transmitted to the overall control unit 140 and the lamp control unit 170 in the data output process of step S1700. Then, a variation effect corresponding to the variation effect pattern designation command (variation effect pattern) is executed by an effect device such as the image display device 30, the sound output device 33, the frame illumination device 34, and the panel drive device 35.

  In step S1441-6, the sub CPU 130a sets a variable effect time that is an effect time corresponding to the variable effect pattern determined in step S1441-4 in the variable effect timer counter of the sub RAM 130c. In step S1441-7, the sub CPU 130a The variable effect data corresponding to the variable effect pattern is set in the variable effect data storage area of the sub RAM 130c.

  The variation effect timer counter is subtracted by 1 every 4 ms in step S1500. 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 S1441-8, the sub CPU 130a performs a hold icon display update process. Specifically, whether or not to change the display mode of the hold icon displayed on the image display device 30 based on the change scenario of the hold icon determined in the icon change effect determination process in step S1421, and the display after the change. A mode is determined, a pending icon change designation command corresponding to this decision is identified, and the identified pending icon change designation command is set in the transmission buffer of the sub-RAM 130c.

  Thereby, the pending icon change designation command is transmitted to the overall control unit 140 and the lamp control unit 170 in the data output process of step S1700. Then, the display mode of the hold icon displayed on the image display device 30 changes in response to the hold icon change designation command.

  In step S1441-9, the sub CPU 130a performs the change icon display mode determination process. Specifically, based on the variation effect pattern determined in step S1441-4, whether to change the display mode of the variation icon displayed on the image display device 30 and the display mode after the change are determined, The variable icon designation command corresponding to this determination is identified, and the identified 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 overall control unit 140 and the lamp control unit 170 in the data output process in step S1700. Then, the variation icon is displayed in a display mode corresponding to the variation icon designation command.

(Variation production pattern determination table)
FIG. 27 is a diagram showing an example of a variation effect pattern determination table that is referred to when a variation effect pattern is determined in step S1441-4. FIG. 27A is a diagram showing a variation effect pattern determination table for Hakata mode (low probability gaming state), and FIG. 27B is a variation effect pattern determination table for highway mode (low probability gaming state). FIG.

  In the variation effect pattern determination table, a variation pattern designation command, a variation effect pattern determination random value, and a variation effect pattern are associated with each other, and the variation rate is such that the selection rate (%) shown in FIG. 27 is obtained. A random number value for determining the production pattern is assigned. The variation effect pattern is associated with the effect content (variation effect content) of the variation effect performed by the image display device 30, the audio output device 33, the frame illumination device 34, the board drive device 35, and the like. .

  The variation effect pattern determination table is provided according to the effect mode, but in the present embodiment, the variation effect pattern determination table for the Hakata mode (low probability game state) and the street mode (low probability game). The variation effect pattern determination table for the state) is illustrated, and the change effect pattern determination table for the other effect modes is omitted.

  As described above, when the sub CPU 130a receives the variation pattern designation command and obtains the variation effect pattern determination random value, the sub CPU 130a refers to the variation effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. Based on the determination random number value, the variation effect pattern is determined according to the selection rate (%) set in the variation effect pattern determination table.

  Here, “normal variation” and “shortening variation” described in the column of variation effect content of the variation effect pattern determination table mean that a plurality of effect symbols TZ1 to TZ3 fluctuate at a high speed and do not reach. This means that the normal fluctuation and the shortening fluctuation are different from each other in that the shortening fluctuation ends in a shorter fluctuation time than the normal fluctuation.

  In addition, “normal reach” described in the column of variation effect content in the variation effect pattern determination table is a reach with low expectation level for winning big hits in which two effect symbols TZ1 and TZ3 are temporarily stopped and the remaining one effect symbol TZ2 varies. Means. In the present embodiment, although not a big hit by “normal reach”, a big hit may be made by “normal reach”.

  In addition, “SP reach 1” described in the column of variable effect contents in the variable effect pattern determination table is SP reach 1, which is a kind of dedicated (unique) SP reach in the Hakata mode (low probability gaming state). Means that. “SP reach 2” means that SP reach 2, which is a kind of dedicated (unique) SP reach in Hawaii mode, is executed.

  In addition, “SP reach 3” described in the column of variation effect content in the variation effect pattern determination table is SP reach 3, which is a kind of dedicated (unique) SP reach in the highway mode (low probability gaming state). Means that. “SP reach 4” means that SP reach 4, which is a kind of dedicated (unique) SP reach in the highway mode, is executed. Note that the SP reach 4 is set to have a higher expectation of winning a big win (special game is executed) than the SP reach 3.

  In addition, “SPSP reach 1” described in the column of variable effect contents in the variable effect pattern determination table is SPSP reach 1, which is a kind of dedicated (specific) SPSP reach in the Hakata mode (low probability gaming state). Means that.

  In addition, “SPSP reach 3” described in the column of variation effect content of the variation effect pattern determination table is SPSP reach 3, which is a kind of dedicated (specific) SPSP reach in the highway mode (low probability gaming state). Means that. “SPSP reach 4” means that SPSP reach 4, which is a kind of dedicated (unique) SP reach in the highway mode, is executed. Note that the SPSP reach 4 is set to have a higher expectation of winning a big hit (special game is executed) than the SPSP reach 3.

  In addition, “full rotation reach” described in the column of variation effect content of the variation effect pattern determination table means a mode in which the combination of a plurality of effect symbols TZ1 to TZ3 for notifying the jackpot is changed at a low speed. In the present embodiment, it means a reach that is executed only when winning in the jackpot lottery.

  In addition, “Mito mode entry” in the column of the variation production contents of the variation production pattern determination table means that the production mode is changed to the Mito mode, and that the Mito mode enters the heat zone. This is a special production mode.

  In addition, “entry into the heat zone” in the column of the variation effect content determination table of the variation effect pattern determination table is a notice effect that suggests that the degree of expectation for winning the big hit is high. In this embodiment, it can be executed in the Mito mode. It has become. While the thermal zone is being executed, a thermal zone background image dedicated to the thermal zone is displayed on the image display device 30, and a thermal zone BGM dedicated to the thermal zone is output from the audio output device 33, and the frame illumination device 34 A thermal zone illumination dedicated to the thermal zone is performed at.

  In addition, “Hawaii mode entry” in the column of the variation production contents of the variation production pattern determination table means that the production mode is changed to Hawaii mode, and Hawaii mode is only when winning in the jackpot lottery. This is a special performance mode that is executed.

  Here, as a first feature of the variation effect pattern determination table for the Hakata mode (low probability gaming state), if the same variation pattern, the variation effect pattern that enters (executes) the Mito mode (thermal zone). One of the reasons is that the big win winning expectation is higher than the variation effect pattern that does not enter (execute) the Mito mode (thermal zone). By doing so, it is possible to increase the player's expectation on whether or not the Mito zone (heat zone) is executed, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

  As a second feature of the variation effect pattern determination table for the Hakata mode (low probability gaming state), the Hawaii mode can be determined (selected) only when “E6H09H” is received as the variation pattern designation command. . That is, it can be executed only when the special symbol C (special symbol stop data “12”) is selected as the special symbol (see FIGS. 4 and 8).

  A feature of the variation effect pattern determination table for the highway mode (low probability gaming state) is that it does not enter (set) the Mito mode and the Hawaii mode.

Nagasaki mode (low probability gaming state), Osaka mode (low probability gaming state), Kyoto mode (low probability gaming state), Tokyo mode (low probability gaming state), Hakata mode (high probability gaming state), Nagasaki mode ( Although illustration of the variable effect pattern determination table for the high probability game state), the Osaka mode (high probability game state), the Kyoto mode (high probability game state), and the Tokyo mode (high probability game state) is omitted, Like the fluctuating effect pattern determination table for the Hakata mode (low probability gaming state), the Mito mode and the Hawaii mode can be entered (set).
Further, similarly to the variation effect pattern determination table for the Hakata mode (low probability gaming state), a dedicated (unique) SP reach or SPSP reach is provided for each effect mode.

(SU notice decision processing)
Next, the SU notice determination process of the effect control unit 130m will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing the SU notice determination process in the effect control unit 130m.

  In step S1442-1, the sub CPU 130a refers to the variation effect pattern information determined in step S1441-4.

  In step S1442-2, the sub CPU 130a obtains a SU notice type determination random value, and in step S144-3, selects the SU notice type determination table (see FIG. 29). The details of the SU notice type determination table will be described later.

  In step S1442-4, the sub CPU 130a determines the SU notice type. Specifically, the sub CPU 130a refers to the SU notice type determination table shown in FIG. 29, and selects one SU notice type from a plurality of SU notice types based on the variable effect pattern and the random number value for determining the SU notice type. Determine the notice type.

  In step S1442-5, the sub CPU 130a determines whether or not to execute the SU notice. In this process, if the sub CPU 130a determines to execute the SU advance notice (step S1442-5: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1442-6. On the other hand, when it is determined not to execute the SU notice (step S1442-5: No), the current SU notice determination process is terminated.

  In step S1442-6, the sub CPU 130a determines whether or not to execute the first SU notice. In this process, if the sub CPU 130a determines to execute the first SU notice (step S1442-6: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1442-7. On the other hand, if it is determined not to execute the first SU notice (step S1442-6: No), the process proceeds to step S1442-10.

  In step S1442-7, the sub CPU 130a acquires the first SU notice pattern determination random value, and in step S1442-8, selects the first SU notice pattern determination table (see FIG. 30A). Details of the first SU notice pattern determination table will be described later.

  In step S1442-9, the sub CPU 130a determines the first SU notice pattern. Specifically, the sub CPU 130a refers to the first SU notice pattern determination table shown in FIG. 30A, and based on the variation effect pattern and the first SU notice pattern determination random value, a plurality of first SU notice patterns. A first SU notice pattern is determined from among the above.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1442-6 that the first SU notice is not to be executed (step S1442-6: No), the sub CPU 130a obtains a second SU notice pattern determining random number value in step S1442-10. In S1442-11, the second SU notice pattern determination table (see FIG. 30B) is selected. Details of the second SU notice pattern determination table will be described later.

  In step S1442-12, the sub CPU 130a determines the second SU notice pattern. Specifically, the sub CPU 130a refers to the second SU notice pattern determination table shown in FIG. 30B, and based on the variation effect pattern and the second SU notice pattern determination random value, a plurality of second SU notice patterns. One second SU notice pattern is determined from among the above.

  In step S1442-13, the sub CPU 130a transmits the SU notice pattern designation command corresponding to the first SU notice pattern determined in step S1442-9 or the second SU notice pattern determined in step S1442-12 to the sub RAM 130c. Set to buffer. When this process ends, the current SU advance notice determination process ends.

  As a result, the SU notice pattern designation command is transmitted to the overall control unit 140 and the lamp control unit 170 in the data output process of step S1700. Then, a SU notice corresponding to the SU notice pattern designation command (SU notice pattern) is executed by an effect device such as the image display device 30, the audio output device 33, the frame illumination device 34, and the panel drive device 35.

(SU notice type determination table)
FIG. 29 is a diagram showing a SU notice type determination table that is referred to when determining the SU notice type in step S1442-4. In the SU notice type determination table, the variation effect pattern, the SU notice type determination random number value, and the SU notice type are associated with each other, and the SU notice type is set so that the selection rate (%) shown in FIG. 29 is obtained. A random number for determination is allocated.

  As described above, when the sub CPU 130a acquires the SU notice type determination random number value, the sub CPU 130a refers to the SU notice type determination table shown in FIG. 29, and based on the variation effect pattern and the SU notice type determination random number value, The SU notice type is determined according to the selection rate (%) set in the SU notice type determination table.

  Here, as the SU notice type, “not executed” in which the SU notice is not executed, “first SU notice” in which the SU notice using the character image is executed, and SU notice using the window image is executed “ “Second SU notice” is set.

  The feature of the SU notice type determination table shown in FIG. 29 is that the “first SU notice” is set to be easier to select than the “second SU notice” when the jackpot is won. Is mentioned. By doing so, it is possible to increase the player's expectation as to which SU notice (the first SU notice or the second SU notice) is executed, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game. It becomes.

(SU notice pattern determination table)
FIG. 30A is a diagram showing an example of a first SU notice pattern determination table that is referred to when the first SU notice pattern is determined in step S1442-9, and FIG. 30B is a diagram showing step S1442- 12 is a diagram illustrating an example of a second SU notice pattern determination table that is referred to when a second SU notice pattern is determined in FIG.

  In the SU notice pattern determination table, the variation effect pattern, the SU notice pattern determination random value, and the SU notice pattern are associated with each other, and the SU notice pattern is set so that the selection rate (%) shown in FIG. 30 is obtained. A random number for determination is allocated. Further, the SU notice pattern (SU notice scenario) performed by the image display device 30, the audio output device 33, the frame lighting device 34, the panel drive device 35, and the like is associated with the SU notice pattern.

  The “first SU notice pattern 1” is a notice effect that executes a first step effect in which the character image C2 gradually appears on the image display device 30 as an effect of step 1 of the first SU notice during the variation display of the effect symbols TZ1 to TZ3. It is.

  “First SU notice pattern 2” is the first step effect of the first SU notice during the variation display of the effect symbols TZ1 to TZ3, and then the character image C3 is given to the image display device 30 as the effect of step 2 of the first SU notice. This is a notice effect that causes a second step effect to appear gradually and the character image C3 follows the character image C2.

  “First SU notice pattern 3” is a character image as the effect of step 3 of the first SU notice after executing the first step notice and the second step effect of the first SU notice during the variation display of the effect symbols TZ1 to TZ3. C1 is a notice effect for executing a third step effect to help the character image C2.

  “First SU notice pattern 4” is the first SU notice step 4 after the first step effect, the second step effect, and the third step effect of the first SU notice are executed during the variation display of the effect symbols TZ1 to TZ3. As the effect, the character image C1 is a notice effect for executing the fourth step effect for capturing the character image C3.

  The “second SU notice pattern 1” is a notice effect that executes a first step effect that gradually causes the window image W1 to appear on the image display device 30 as an effect of step 1 of the second SU notice during the variation display of the effect symbols TZ1 to TZ3. It is.

  The “second SU notice pattern 2” is the first step effect of the first SU notice during the variation display of the effect symbols TZ1 to TZ3, and then the window image W2 is displayed on the image display device 30 as the effect of step 2 of the second SU notice. This is a notice effect for executing a second step effect that gradually appears.

  “Second SU notice pattern 3” is a window image as the effect of step 3 of the second SU notice after executing the first step notice and the second step effect of the first SU notice during the variation display of the effect symbols TZ1 to TZ3. This is a notice effect for executing a third step effect for causing W3 to gradually appear on the image display device 30.

  "Second SU notice pattern 4" is the second SU notice step 4 after executing the first step effect, the second step effect, and the third step effect of the first SU notice during the variation display of the effect symbols TZ1 to TZ3. This is a notice effect for executing a fourth step effect for causing the window image W4 to gradually appear on the image display device 30.

  A feature of the first SU notice pattern determination table shown in FIG. 30A is that the number of step effects to be executed is smaller than that of the first SU notice pattern when the number of step effects to be executed is small when the jackpot is won. One of the points is that the number of the first SU notice patterns is set so as to be easily selected. Thereby, the player becomes interested in the number of step effects to be executed, and the interest related to the first SU notice and the interest of the game are improved.

  The feature of the second SU notice pattern determination table shown in FIG. 30B is that the number of step effects to be executed is smaller than that of the second SU notice pattern when the number of step effects to be executed is small when the jackpot is won. One of the points is that the number of second SU notice patterns is set so as to be easily selected. Thereby, the player becomes interested in the number of step effects to be executed, and the interest related to the second SU notice and the interest of the game are improved.

(First effect mode determination process)
Next, the first effect mode determination process of the effect control unit 130m will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing a first effect mode determination process in the effect control unit 130m.

  In step S1452-1, the sub CPU 130a determines whether or not the result of the jackpot determination is a loss. In this process, if the sub CPU 130a determines that the result of the jackpot determination is a loss (step S1452-1: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1452-2. On the other hand, when it is determined that the result of the jackpot determination is not a loss (step S1452-1: No), the current first effect mode determination process ends.

  In step S1452-2, the sub CPU 130a determines whether or not the current gaming state is a high probability gaming state. In this process, if the sub CPU 130a determines that the current gaming state is a high-probability gaming state (step S1452-2: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1452-13. On the other hand, if it is determined that the current gaming state is not a high-probability gaming state (step S1452-2: No), the process proceeds to step S1452-3.

  In step S1452-3, the sub CPU 130a determines whether or not the current effect mode is the highway mode. In this process, if it is determined that the current effect mode is the road mode (step S1452-3: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1452-4. On the other hand, when it determines with the present production mode not being the road mode (step S1452-3: No), a process is moved to step S1452-10.

  In step S1452-4, the sub CPU 130a subtracts “1” from the effect mode counter of the sub RAM 130c.

  In step S1452-5, the sub CPU 130a determines whether or not the effect mode counter = 0. In this process, when it is determined that the effect mode counter = 0 (step S1452-5: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1452-6. On the other hand, if it is determined that the effect mode counter is not 0 (step S1452-5: No), the current first effect mode determination process is terminated.

  In step S1452-6, the sub CPU 130a checks the high-probability gaming state end effect mode flag storage area of the sub RAM 130c, and selects the effect mode determination table 1 (see FIG. 35A) in step S1452-7. . Details of the production mode determination table 1 will be described later.

  In step S1452-8, the sub CPU 130a determines the effect mode. Specifically, the sub CPU 130a refers to the effect mode determination table 1 shown in FIG. 35A, determines the effect mode according to the effect mode flag at the end of the high probability gaming state, and the effect mode flag of the sub RAM 130c. An effect mode flag is set in the storage area.

  In step S1452-9, the sub CPU 130a clears the high-probability gaming state end effect mode flag storage area of the sub RAM 130c.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in step S1452-3 that the current effect mode is not the street mode (step S1452-3: No), the sub CPU 130a acquires the effect mode determination random value in step S1452-10, In step S1452-11, effect mode determination table 2 (see FIG. 35B) is selected. Details of the production mode determination table 2 will be described later.

  In step S1452-12, the sub CPU 130a determines the effect mode. Specifically, the sub CPU 130a refers to the effect mode determination table 2 shown in FIG. 35B, and selects one of the effect modes based on the effect mode flag and the effect mode determination random value. The effect mode is determined, and the effect mode flag is set in the effect mode flag storage area of the sub RAM 130c.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1452-2 that the current gaming state is a high-probability gaming state (step S1452-2: Yes), the sub CPU 130a determines from the effect mode counter in the sub RAM 130c in step S14552-13. 1 "is subtracted.

  In step S1452-14, the sub CPU 130a determines whether or not the effect mode counter = 0. In this process, if it is determined that the production mode counter = 0 (step S1452-14: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1452-15. On the other hand, if it is determined that the effect mode counter = 0 is not satisfied (step S1452-14: No), the current first effect mode determination process is terminated.

  In step S1452-15, the sub CPU 130a sets the current effect mode flag in the effect mode flag storage area at the end of the high probability gaming state of the sub RAM 130c.

  In step S1452-16, the sub CPU 130a sets the road mode. Specifically, 06H is set in the effect mode flag storage area of the sub RAM 130c, and “15” is set in the effect mode counter.

  In step S1452-17, the sub CPU 130a sets an effect mode designation command corresponding to the effect mode determined in step S1452-8, step S1452-12, or step S1452-16 in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 130c. When this process ends, the current first presentation mode determination process ends.

  As a result, an effect mode designation command is transmitted to the overall control unit 140 and the lamp control unit 170 in the data output process of step S1700. Then, an effect corresponding to the effect mode designation command is executed by an effect device such as the image display device 30, the sound output device 33, the frame illumination device 34, and the panel drive device 35.

(Big hit effect pattern determination process)
Next, the jackpot effect pattern determination process of the effect control unit 130m will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing the jackpot effect pattern determination process in the effect control unit 130m.

  In step S1471-1, the sub CPU 130a refers to the effect mode flag.

  The sub CPU 130a refers to the received opening designation command in step S1471-2, and selects a jackpot effect pattern determination table (see FIG. 33) in step S1471-3. Details of the jackpot effect pattern determination table will be described later.

  In step S1471-4, the sub CPU 130a determines a jackpot effect pattern. Specifically, the sub CPU 130a refers to the jackpot effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. 33 and determines one jackpot effect pattern from a plurality of jackpot effect patterns based on the effect mode flag and the opening designation command. To do. This jackpot effect pattern indicates the effect mode (effect content) of the jackpot effect.

  In step S1471-5, the sub CPU 130a specifies a jackpot presentation pattern designation command corresponding to the jackpot presentation pattern determined in step S1471-4, and sets the identified jackpot presentation pattern designation command in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 130c. .

  As a result, the jackpot presentation pattern designation command is transmitted to the overall control unit 140 and the lamp control unit 170 in the data output process of step S1700. Then, the jackpot effect corresponding to the jackpot effect pattern designation command (the jackpot effect pattern) is executed by an effect device such as the image display device 30, the audio output device 33, the frame lighting device 34, and the panel drive device 35.

  In step S1471-6, the sub CPU 130a sets a jackpot effect time, which is an effect time corresponding to the jackpot effect pattern determined in step S1471-4, in the variable effect timer counter of the sub RAM 130c. In step S1471-7, The jackpot effect data corresponding to the jackpot effect pattern is set in the jackpot effect data storage area of the sub-RAM 130c.

  The jackpot effect timer counter is decremented by 1 every 4 ms in step S1500. The sub CPU 130a can specify the remaining time of the jackpot effect, in other words, the time elapsed since the jackpot effect was started, by the jackpot effect timer counter.

(Big hit production pattern determination table)
FIG. 33 is a diagram showing an example of a jackpot effect pattern determination table referred to when determining a jackpot effect pattern in step S1471-4.

FIG. 33A shows a jackpot effect pattern determination table (each low probability game state) selected (referenced) when the effect mode set when winning the jackpot is each effect mode in the low probability game state. Production mode).
FIG. 33 (b) shows a jackpot effect pattern determination table (high probability game state selection table) that is selected (referenced) when the effect mode set when winning the jackpot is the Hakata mode of the high probability game state. Hakata mode).
FIG. 33 (c) shows a jackpot effect pattern determination table (high probability game state selection table) that is selected (referenced) when the effect mode set when the jackpot is won is the Nagasaki mode of the high probability game state. Nagasaki mode).
FIG. 33 (d) shows a jackpot effect pattern determination table (high probability game state selection table) that is selected (referenced) when the effect mode set when the jackpot is won is the Osaka mode of the high probability game state. Osaka mode).
FIG. 33 (e) shows a jackpot effect pattern determination table (high probability game state selection table) selected (referenced) when the effect mode set when the jackpot is won is the Kyoto mode of the high probability game state. Kyoto mode).
FIG. 33 (f) shows a jackpot effect pattern determination table (high probability game state selection table) selected (referenced) when the effect mode set when winning the jackpot is the Tokyo mode of the high probability game state. Tokyo mode).

  In the jackpot effect pattern determination table shown in FIGS. 33A to 33F, the opening designation command and the jackpot effect pattern are associated with each other, and the contents of the effect are described for reference. The jackpot effect pattern is associated with the contents of the jackpot effect performed by the image display device 30, the audio output device 33, the frame lighting device 34, the panel drive device 35, and the like.

  As described above, when receiving the opening designation command, the sub CPU 130a refers to the jackpot presentation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 33 and determines the jackpot presentation pattern based on the opening designation command.

  The jackpot effect pattern B1 shown in FIG. 33 (a) is an opening designation command “1” indicating the start of the probability variation jackpot 1, the probability variation jackpot 3, and the probability variation jackpot 4 when set in each performance mode of the low probability gaming state. This is a jackpot effect pattern that is selected when “EBH00H”, “EBH02H”, and “EBH03H” and executes “Big Boss A Appearance & Story 1”.

  The jackpot effect pattern B2 is an opening designation command “EBH01H” and “EBH04H” that indicates the start of the probability variation big hit 2 and the probability variation big hit 5 when each of the production modes in the low probability gaming state is set. This is a jackpot effect pattern that is selected in a certain case and executes “Appearance of Big Boss A”.

  That is, in the low-probability gaming state, when winning a jackpot, an effect in which the big boss A appears as a jackpot effect is performed regardless of the type of effect mode set.

  In the jackpot effect pattern B1, “story 1” is executed as the jackpot effect, but in the jackpot effect pattern B2, “story 1” is not executed as the jackpot effect.

  The jackpot effect pattern B3 shown in FIG. 33 (b) is an opening designation command “EBH00H” indicating the start of the probability variation jackpot 1, the probability variation jackpot 3, and the probability variation jackpot 4 when set in the Hakata mode of the high probability gaming state. ”,“ EBH02H ”, and“ EBH03H ”, and this is a jackpot effect pattern that executes“ Medium Boss A Defeat & Story 2 (Nagasaki Transition Story) ”.

  The jackpot effect pattern B4 is the opening designation commands “EBH01H” and “EBH04H” indicating the start of the probability variation jackpot 2 and the probability variation jackpot 5 when the Hakata mode of the high probability gaming state is set. This is a jackpot effect pattern that is selected in this case and executes “defeat middle boss A”.

  That is, in the jackpot effect pattern B3, "Story 2 (Nagasaki transition story)" is executed as the jackpot effect, but in the jackpot effect pattern B4, "Story 2 (Nagasaki transition story)" is not executed as the jackpot effect.

  Even if the jackpot effect pattern B4 is determined and “story 2 (Nagasaki transition story)” is not executed as the jackpot effect, the jackpot effect pattern B3 is determined and “story 2 (transition to Nagasaki) is determined. As in the case where “Story” is executed, the Nagasaki mode is set as the effect mode after the jackpot game.

  The jackpot effect pattern B5 shown in FIG. 33 (c) is an opening designation command “EBH00H” that indicates the start of the probability variation jackpot 1, the probability variation jackpot 3, and the probability variation jackpot 4 when set to the Nagasaki mode of the high probability gaming state. ”,“ EBH02H ”, and“ EBH03H ”, which are selected in the case of“ EBH02H ”and“ Big Boss A Defeat & Big Boss B Appearance & Story 3 (Osaka Transition Story) ”.

  The jackpot effect pattern B6 is the opening designation commands “EBH01H” and “EBH04H” indicating the start of the probability variation jackpot 2 and the probability variation jackpot 5 when set to the Nagasaki mode of the high probability gaming state. This is a jackpot effect pattern that is selected in this case and executes “Defeat Big Boss A & Appear Big Boss B”.

  That is, in the jackpot effect pattern B5, "Story 3 (Osaka transition story)" is executed as the jackpot effect, but in the jackpot effect pattern B6, "Story 3 (Osaka transition story)" is not executed as the jackpot effect.

  Even if the jackpot effect pattern B6 is determined and “story 3 (Osaka transition story)” is not executed as the jackpot effect, the jackpot effect pattern B5 is determined and “story 3 (Osaka transition) is determined. As in the case of “Story” ”, the Osaka mode is set as the production mode after the jackpot game.

  The jackpot effect pattern B7 shown in FIG. 33 (d) is an opening designation command “EBH00H” indicating the start of the probability variation jackpot 1, the probability variation jackpot 3, and the probability variation jackpot 4 when the high probability game state Osaka mode is set. ”,“ EBH02H ”, and“ EBH03H ”, which is a jackpot effect pattern that executes“ Medium Boss B Defeat & Story 4 (Kyoto Transition Story) ”.

  The jackpot effect pattern B8 is the opening designation commands “EBH01H” and “EBH04H” indicating the start of the probability variation jackpot 2 and the probability variation jackpot 5 when the high probability game state Osaka mode is set. This is a jackpot effect pattern that is selected in this case and executes “defeating middle boss B”.

  That is, in the jackpot effect pattern B7, "Story 4 (Kyoto transition story)" is executed as the jackpot effect, but in the jackpot effect pattern B8, "Story 4 (Kyoto transition story)" is not executed as the jackpot effect.

  Even if the jackpot effect pattern B8 is determined and “story 4 (Kyoto transition story)” is not executed as the jackpot effect, the jackpot effect pattern B7 is determined and “story 4 (transition to Kyoto transition) is determined. As in the case of “Story” ”, the Kyoto mode is set as the effect mode after the jackpot game.

  The jackpot effect pattern B9 shown in FIG. 33 (e) is an opening designation command “EBH00H” indicating the start of the probability variation jackpot 1, the probability variation jackpot 3, and the probability variation jackpot 4 when the Kyoto mode of the high probability gaming state is set. ”,“ EBH02H ”, and“ EBH03H ”, which are selected in the case of“ EBH02H ”and“ Big Boss B Destroy & Big Boss C Appearance & Story 5 (Tokyo Transition Story) ”.

  The jackpot effect pattern B10 is the opening designation commands “EBH01H” and “EBH04H” indicating the start of the probability variation jackpot 2 and the probability variation jackpot 5 when set to the Kyoto mode of the high probability gaming state. This is a jackpot effect pattern that is selected in this case and executes “Defeat Big Boss & Appear Big Boss C”.

  That is, in the jackpot effect pattern B9, "Story 5 (Tokyo transition story)" is executed as the jackpot effect, but in the jackpot effect pattern B10, "Story 5 (Tokyo transition story)" is not executed as the jackpot effect.

  Even if the jackpot effect pattern B10 is determined and “Story 5 (Tokyo transition story)” is not executed as the jackpot effect, the jackpot effect pattern B9 is determined and “Story 5 (Tokyo transition) is determined. As in the case of “Story” ”, the Tokyo mode is set as the production mode after the jackpot game.

  The jackpot effect pattern B11 shown in FIG. 33 (f) is an opening designation command “EBH00H” indicating the start of the probability variation jackpot 1, the probability variation jackpot 3, and the probability variation jackpot 4 when set in the Tokyo mode of the high probability gaming state. ”,“ EBH02H ”, and“ EBH03H ”, which are selected in the case of“ EBH02H ”and“ Big Boss C Defeat & Story 6 (Complete Story) ”.

  The jackpot effect pattern B12 is the opening designation commands “EBH01H” and “EBH04H” indicating the start of the probability variation jackpot 2 and the probability variation jackpot 5 when set in the Tokyo mode of the high probability gaming state. This is a jackpot effect pattern that is selected in the case and executes “Defeat Big Boss C”.

  That is, in the jackpot effect pattern B11, “story 6 (complete story)” is executed as the jackpot effect, but in the jackpot effect pattern B12, “story 6 (complete story)” is not executed as the jackpot effect.

  Even if the jackpot effect pattern B12 is determined and “story 6 (complete story)” is not executed as the jackpot effect, the jackpot effect pattern B11 is determined and “story 6 (complete story)” is determined as the jackpot effect. "Hakata mode" is set as the effect mode after the jackpot game, as in the case where "" is executed.

  As described above, in the high-probability gaming state, when winning a jackpot, the contents of the jackpot effect differ depending on the set effect mode. Specifically, in a high-probability gaming state, every time a jackpot is won, an effect is made so that the story progresses.

(Second effect mode determination process)
Next, the second effect mode determination process of the effect control unit 130m will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 34 is a flowchart showing the second effect mode determination process in the effect control unit 130m.

  In step S1492-1, the sub CPU 130a refers to the effect mode flag.

  In step S1492-2, the sub CPU 130a determines whether or not the production mode is 07H, 08H, 09H, 0AH, or 0BH, that is, the production mode in the high-probability gaming state is the production mode when the jackpot game is won. It is determined whether or not. In this process, when it is determined that the production mode is 07H, 08H, 09H, 0AH, or 0BH (step S1492-2: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1492-3. On the other hand, if it is determined that the effect mode is not 07H, 08H, 09H, 0AH, or 0BH (step S1492-2: No), the process proceeds to step S1492-5.

  In step S1492-3, the sub CPU 130a selects the effect mode determination table 3 (see FIG. 35C). Details of the production mode determination table 3 will be described later.

  In step S1492-4, the sub CPU 130a determines the effect mode. Specifically, the sub CPU 130a refers to the effect mode determination table 3 shown in FIG. 35C, determines the effect mode set according to the effect mode flag, and stores it in the effect mode flag storage area of the sub RAM 130c. Set the production mode flag.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1492-2 that the production mode is not 07H, 08H, 09H, 0AH, or 0BH (step S1492-2: No), the sub CPU 130a sets the Hakata mode in step S1492-5. Set. Specifically, 07H is set in the effect mode flag storage area of the sub RAM 130c, and “84” is set in the effect mode counter.

  In step S1492-6, the sub CPU 130a sets an effect mode designation command corresponding to the effect mode determined in step S1492-4 or step S1492-5 in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 130c. When this process ends, the current second presentation mode determination process ends.

  As a result, an effect mode designation command is transmitted to the overall control unit 140 and the lamp control unit 170 in the data output process of step S1700. Then, an effect corresponding to the effect mode designation command is executed by an effect device such as the image display device 30, the sound output device 33, the frame illumination device 34, and the panel drive device 35.

(Direction mode decision table)
FIG. 35 is a diagram illustrating an example of an effect mode determination table referred to when determining the effect mode. FIG. 35 (a) is an effect mode determination table 1 that is referred to when determining the effect mode in step S1452-8, and FIG. 35 (b) is the time of determining the effect mode in step S1452-12. FIG. 35 (c) is the effect mode determination table 3 referred to when determining the effect mode in step S1492-4.

  In the effect mode determination table 1 shown in FIG. 35 (a), a high probability game state end effect mode flag (high probability game state end effect mode) and a transition destination effect mode flag (transfer destination effect mode) correspond. It is attached.

  As described above, the sub CPU 130a determines the transition destination effect mode flag (transition destination effect mode) according to the high probability game state end effect mode flag (high probability game state end effect mode).

  Here, the feature of the effect mode determination table 1 is that the effect mode in the low-probability gaming state after the transition is determined according to the effect mode in the high-probability gaming state when transitioning to the low-probability gaming state. Is mentioned.

  In the effect mode determination table 2 shown in FIG. 35B, an effect mode flag (effect mode), an effect mode determination random value, and a transition destination effect mode flag (transfer destination effect mode) are associated with each other. A random number value for determining the effect mode is assigned so that the selection rate (%) shown in FIG.

  As described above, when the sub CPU 130a acquires the effect mode determination random value, it refers to the effect mode determination table 2 shown in FIG. 35 (b), the effect mode flag (effect mode), and the effect mode determination random value. Based on the above, the destination effect mode flag (the destination effect mode) is determined according to the selection rate (%) set in the effect mode determination table 2.

  Here, the feature of the effect mode determination table 2 is that the currently selected effect mode is set to the highest selection rate again. For example, when the currently set production mode flag is 01H (Hakata mode), the selection rate for selecting “01H” as the destination production mode flag is set to 28%, and “02H” to “05H” are set. Each selection rate is set to 18%. This prevents the production mode from being frequently switched to another production mode.

  In the effect mode determination table 3 shown in FIG. 35 (c), the effect mode flag (effect mode), the transition destination effect mode flag (transfer destination effect mode), and the fluctuations that can be executed in the transition destination effect mode. The number of productions (number of executions) is associated.

  As described above, the sub CPU 130a determines the transition destination effect mode flag (transition destination effect mode) in accordance with the currently set effect mode flag (effect mode).

(Game flow)
A basic game flow by the gaming machine Y will be described with reference to FIG.

  In each production mode in the low-probability gaming state, when the jackpot is won ((1), (10), (15), (20) in FIG. 36), when the jackpot game ends, the high-probability gaming state is set. At the same time, the production mode is set to the Hakata mode. In other words, the production mode set after the so-called first hit is always set to the Hakata mode.

  When the jackpot is won in the Hakata mode in the high-probability gaming state ((2) in FIG. 36), when the jackpot game ends, the high-probability gaming state is set and the effect mode is set to the Nagasaki mode.

  On the other hand, in the Hakata mode, when the special symbol variation display is executed 84 times without winning the jackpot ((7) in FIG. 36), the low probability game state is set and the effect mode is changed to the street mode. Is set.

  When the jackpot is won in the Nagasaki mode in the high probability gaming state ((3) in FIG. 36), when the jackpot game ends, the high probability gaming state is set and the effect mode is set to the Osaka mode.

  On the other hand, in Nagasaki mode, if the special symbol variation display is executed 84 times without winning a jackpot ((11) in FIG. 36), the low probability game state is set and the production mode is changed to the street mode. Is set.

  When the jackpot is won in the Osaka mode in the high-probability gaming state ((4) in FIG. 36), when the jackpot game ends, the high-probability gaming state is set and the effect mode is set in the Kyoto mode.

  On the other hand, in the Osaka mode, when the special symbol change display is executed 84 times without winning the jackpot ((12) in FIG. 36), the low probability game state is set and the effect mode is changed to the street mode. Is set.

  When the jackpot is won in the Kyoto mode in the high probability gaming state ((5) in FIG. 36), when the jackpot game is over, the high probability gaming state is set and the production mode is set in the Tokyo mode.

  On the other hand, in the Kyoto mode, when the special symbol variation display is executed 84 times without winning the jackpot ((15) in FIG. 36), the game mode is set to the low probability game state and the production mode is changed to the street mode. Is set.

  In the Tokyo mode in the high probability gaming state, when the jackpot is won ((6) in FIG. 36), when the jackpot game ends, the high probability gaming state is set and the production mode is set in the Hakata mode.

  On the other hand, in the Tokyo mode, when the special symbol variation display is executed 84 times without winning the jackpot ((17) in FIG. 36), the low probability game state is set and the production mode is changed to the street mode. Is set.

  When the jackpot is won in the highway mode ((8), (14), (19) in FIG. 36), when the jackpot game ends, the high probability game state is set and the production mode is set to the Hakata mode. The

  In addition, in the Hakata mode and the highway mode shifted from the Nagasaki mode, if the special symbol change display is executed 15 times without winning a jackpot ((9) in FIG. 36), the production mode is the Hakata mode. Set to

  Further, in the Osaka mode and the highway mode shifted from the Kyoto mode, when the special symbol change display is executed 15 times without winning a jackpot ((13) in FIG. 36), the production mode is the Osaka mode. Set to

  In addition, in the highway mode shifted from the Tokyo mode, when the special symbol change display is executed 15 times without winning the jackpot ((18) in FIG. 36), the effect mode is set to the Tokyo mode.

  In other words, in the highway mode, when the change of the special symbol is executed 15 times and the effect mode shifts without winning the jackpot, according to the high probability game state effect mode before the change to the highway mode. The production mode is set.

  In each effect mode in the low probability gaming state, when the other effect mode is determined in the first effect mode determination process (see FIG. 31), the determined effect mode is set ((21), (22 in FIG. 36). ), (23)).

  As described above, in the present embodiment, when the jackpot is won in the low-probability gaming state and the jackpot game ends, the gaming state is set to the high-probability gaming state, and the production mode is always the Hakata mode (initial stage). ) Is set. In other words, the production mode after the first hit is always the Hakata mode (initial stage).

  In addition, when each jackpot is won in each performance mode in the high probability gaming state, and when the jackpot game ends, the gaming state is set to the high probability gaming state, and the rendering mode is set in a preset order. become. For example, if you win a jackpot in Hakata mode, Nagasaki mode is set, if you win a jackpot in Nagasaki mode, it is set to Osaka mode, if you win a jackpot in Osaka mode, it is set to Kyoto mode, and in Kyoto mode If you win the jackpot, you will be set to Tokyo mode. In other words, every time the jackpot is won (even if any jackpot is won), the production mode (stage) is advanced.

In addition, when the game mode is shifted to the low-probability gaming state without winning a jackpot in each production mode in the high-probability gaming state, the production mode is switched to the road mode for a predetermined period (in this embodiment, a special symbol After the setting is made (until the variable display is executed 15 times), the effect mode is set according to the effect mode set in the high probability game state before the transition to the low probability game state.
By doing so, even if the high-probability gaming state has been shifted to the low-probability gaming state, the transition to the effect mode in the high-probability gaming state and the low-probability gaming state before the transition to the low-probability gaming state The effect mode is related to the effect mode after the later road mode, and the player is interested in whether the game state is still advantageous, and the interest of the game is improved.

  In the present embodiment, the production mode (stage) is advanced every time a big win is won in the high probability gaming state. Then, as a presentation mode after the highway mode without transitioning to the low probability gaming state without winning a jackpot in each production mode in the high probability gaming state, the high level before the transition to the low probability gaming state is made. Since the effect mode is set according to the effect mode set in the probability game state, the effect mode (stage) that has not yet reached (progressed) in the high probability game state is not set, Contradiction does not occur, and it is possible to prevent the production effect from being lowered, and the interest of the game is improved.

  Also, in this embodiment, a production mode (Mito mode, Hawaii mode) indicating the jackpot winning expectation degree and a presentation mode (Hakata mode, Nagasaki mode, Osaka mode, Kyoto mode, Tokyo mode) not showing the jackpot winning expectation degree , Highway mode). Thereby, the player becomes interested in which production mode is set, and the interest of the game is improved.

(Each production mode)
Here, each effect mode is demonstrated using FIG. In FIG. 37, illustration of the effect symbols TZ1 to TZ3 is omitted for the sake of convenience.

  FIG. 37A is a background image HG1 displayed on the display unit of the image display device 30 when the Hakata mode is set. In the Hakata mode, the character C1 is directed toward the right side of the image display device 30 (the direction indicated by the arrow) by displaying the background image HG1 as if it is scrolled leftward (hereinafter referred to as “scroll display”). ) Looks like walking.

FIG. 37B is a background image HG2 displayed on the display unit of the image display device 30 when the Nagasaki mode is set. In the Nagasaki mode, the background image HG2 is scroll-displayed in the left-right direction (direction indicated by the arrow) of the image display device 30.
Specifically, when the background image HG2 is scrolled to the right and scrolled to the left end, the scroll display is stopped for a predetermined time (for example, 0.5 seconds), and then scrolled to the left and then to the right end. When the scroll display is performed, the scroll display is repeated for a predetermined time (for example, 0.5 seconds), and then the scroll display in the left-right direction is repeatedly performed so that the scroll display is again performed in the right direction.

  FIG. 37C shows the background image HG3 displayed on the display unit of the image display device 30 when the Osaka mode is set. In the Osaka mode, the background image HG3 is scroll-displayed in the forward direction, so that it appears to be walking from the front side (player side) of the image display device 30 toward the back side (direction indicated by the arrow).

FIG. 37D is a background image HG4 displayed on the display unit of the image display device 30 when the Kyoto mode is set. In the Kyoto mode, the background image HG4 is scroll-displayed in the left-right direction (direction indicated by the arrow) of the image display device 30.
Specifically, when the background image HG4 is scrolled to the right and scrolled to the left end, the scrolling is stopped for a predetermined time (for example, 0.5 seconds), and then scrolled to the left and scrolled to the right end. When the scroll display is performed, the scroll display is repeated for a predetermined time (for example, 0.5 seconds), and then the scroll display in the left-right direction is repeatedly performed so that the scroll display is again performed in the right direction.

  FIG. 37E shows a background image HG5 displayed on the display unit of the image display device 30 when the Tokyo mode is set. In the Tokyo mode, the background image HG5 is scrolled to the left, so that the character C1 appears to be walking toward the right side of the image display device 30 (in the direction indicated by the arrow).

FIG. 37F is a background image HG6 displayed on the display unit of the image display device 30 when the Mito mode is set. In the Mito mode, the background image HG6 is scroll-displayed in the left-right direction (direction indicated by the arrow) of the image display device 30.
Specifically, when the background image HG6 is scrolled to the right and scrolled to the left end, the scrolling display is stopped for a predetermined time (for example, 0.5 seconds) and then scrolled to the left to the right end. When the scroll display is performed, the scroll display is repeated for a predetermined time (for example, 0.5 seconds), and then the scroll display in the left-right direction is repeatedly performed so that the scroll display is again performed in the right direction.

FIG. 37 (g) is a background image HG7 displayed on the display unit of the image display device 30 when the Hawaii mode is set. In the Hawaii mode, the background image HG7 is scroll-displayed in the left-right direction of the image display device 30 (the direction indicated by the arrow).
Specifically, when the background image HG7 is scrolled to the right and scrolled to the left end, the scrolling display is stopped for a predetermined time (for example, 0.5 seconds), and then scrolled to the left to the right end. When the scroll display is performed, the scroll display is repeated for a predetermined time (for example, 0.5 seconds), and then the scroll display in the left-right direction is repeatedly performed so that the scroll display is again performed in the right direction.

FIG. 37 (h) is a background image HG8 displayed on the display unit of the image display device 30 when the highway mode is set. In the highway mode, the background image HG8 is scrolled and displayed in the forward direction, so that it appears to be walking from the front side (player side) of the image display device 30 toward the back side (direction indicated by the arrow).
The background images HG1, HG3, and HG5 correspond to the background image of the present invention.

In the scroll display described above, an image (background, etc.) displayed on the display unit of the image display device 30 moves (scrolls) in the left direction, the right direction, the front direction, the back direction, the up direction, and the down direction. The display method (drawing method) is not limited as long as the display looks as if it is.
For example, the background image is an image larger than the size of the display unit of the image display device 30, and a display portion having a size corresponding to the size of the display unit of the image display device 30 is selected. While being displayed on the image display device 30, the display portion to be selected may be scroll-displayed by moving in a predetermined direction, or the display position of the subject may be shifted (different). A scroll display may be used by sequentially displaying the background image data.

In the present embodiment, an effect mode (Hakata mode, Tokyo mode) for scroll display in the left direction, an effect mode (Nagasaki mode, Kyoto mode, Mito mode, Hawaii mode) for scroll display in the left-right direction, and the foreground There are three types of effect modes (Osaka mode and highway mode) that scroll in the direction. However, the present invention is not limited to these, and an effect mode that scrolls to the right or an effect mode that scrolls to the back may be used. An effect mode in which scrolling is displayed in the upward direction or an effect mode in which scrolling is displayed in the downward direction may be used.
This scroll display corresponds to the scroll display of the present invention.

(Example of SU notice)
Examples of effects of SU notice will be described with reference to FIGS.
The first hold icon display area 30a, the second hold icon display area 30b, and the change icon display area 30c are not shown.

First, an example of the first SU notice in the Tokyo mode will be described with reference to FIG.
Note that this first SU notice corresponds to the first notice of the present invention.

  As shown in FIG. 38A, in the Tokyo mode, the variation display of the effect symbols TZ1 to TZ3 is executed.

In the Tokyo mode, the background image HG5 is scrolled to the left, so that the background is displayed as shown in FIG. 38 (b).
In the variation effect being executed, it is assumed that “first SU notice pattern 2” is determined as the first SU notice pattern in the SU notice determination process.

  Then, as a first step effect of the first SU notice, as shown in FIG. 38C, the character C2 appears on the road of the background image HG5 so as to run from the right side of the image display device 30. When the first SU notice is started, the scroll display of the background image HG5 is stopped.

  Thereafter, as a second step effect, as shown in FIG. 38D, the character C3 appears to follow the character C2. Note that the scroll display of the background image HG5 remains stopped during the execution of the first SU notice.

  The effect symbol TZ1 is temporarily stopped (see FIG. 38 (e)), the effect symbol TZ3 is temporarily stopped and displayed, and the first SU notice is finished without executing the third step effect (FIG. 38 (f)). reference).

  When the first SU notice is finished, the scroll display of the background image HG5 that has been stopped since the start of the first SU notice is resumed, as shown in FIG.

  When the effect time of the variation effect being executed elapses, as shown in FIG. 38 (h), the effect symbols TZ1 to TZ3 indicating the loss are stopped and displayed, and the change effect ends.

  As described above, when the first SU notice using the background image is started, the scroll display of the background image is stopped, and when the first SU notice is ended, the scroll display of the background image is resumed. The visibility of the first SU notice is improved and the interest of the game can be improved.

  Moreover, it can be said that the restart timing of the scroll display of the background image is also when the first effect symbol TZ1 and the third effect symbol TZ3 are temporarily stopped. For example, if the scroll display remains stopped after the temporary stop of the first effect symbol TZ1 and the third effect symbol TZ3, the player mistakenly recognizes that the first SU notice has not ended (continues). Thus, the first SU notice is not finished for the player by restarting the scrolling display of the background image when the first effect symbol TZ1 and the third effect symbol TZ3 are temporarily stopped in this way. This prevents misunderstanding that it is (continuing).

Next, an example of the second SU notice in the Tokyo mode will be described with reference to FIG.
This second SU notice corresponds to the second notice of the present invention.

  As shown to Fig.39 (a), the fluctuation | variation display of effect symbols TZ1-TZ3 is performed in Tokyo mode.

In the Tokyo mode, the background image HG5 is scrolled in the left direction, so that the background is displayed as shown in FIG. 39B.
In the variation effect being executed, it is assumed that “second SU notice pattern 3” is determined as the second SU notice pattern in the SU notice determination process.

  As the first step effect of the second SU notice, the window image W1 appears in the center of the image display device 30 so as to be superimposed on the background image HG5 as shown in FIG. Unlike the first SU notice, the scroll display of the background image HG5 is not stopped even if the second SU notice is started.

  Thereafter, as a second step effect, as shown in FIG. 39D, the window image W2 appears in the center instead of the window image W1. Note that the scroll display of the background image HG5 is continued even during execution of the second SU notice.

  Next, as a third step effect, as shown in FIG. 39 (e), a window image W3 appears in the center instead of the window image W2.

  Thereafter, the effect symbol TZ1 and the effect symbol TZ3 are temporarily stopped and displayed (see FIG. 39 (f)), and the second SU notice is ended without executing the fourth step effect.

  When the effect time of the variation effect being executed has elapsed, as shown in FIG. 39 (g), the effect symbols TZ1 to TZ3 indicating the loss are stopped and displayed, and the change effect ends.

  As described above, when the second SU notice not using the background image is executed, the scroll display of the background image is not stopped even when the second SU notice is started, and the scroll display of the background image is continued even during the execution of the second SU notice. The

  Next, an example of the first SU notice in Kyoto mode will be described with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 40A, in the Kyoto mode, the effect symbols TZ1 to TZ3 are variably displayed.

In the Kyoto mode, the background image HG4 is scrolled in the horizontal direction, so that the background is displayed as shown in FIG. 40B.
In the variation effect being executed, it is assumed that “first SU notice pattern 2” is determined as the first SU notice pattern in the SU notice determination process.

  Since the Kyoto mode background image HG4 is a landscape background image (there is no way for a character to appear), it cannot be used as a background image for the first SU notice, so the first SU notice background image HG9 is used to start the first SU notice. Is superimposed on a part of the background image HG4 (see FIG. 40C), and as a first step effect, as shown in FIG. 40D, the character C2 follows the road of the first SU preview background image HG9. Appears to run from the right side. In the Kyoto mode, even when the first SU notice is started, the background image HG4 is not used, and the scroll display of the background image HG4 is not stopped.

  Thereafter, as a second step effect, as shown in FIG. 40E, the character C3 appears to follow the character C2. Note that the scroll display of the background image HG4 is continued during the execution of the first SU notice.

  The effect symbol TZ1 is temporarily stopped (see FIG. 40 (f)), the effect symbol TZ3 is temporarily stopped and displayed, and the first SU notice is finished without executing the third step effect (FIG. 40 (g)). reference).

  When the effect time of the variation effect being executed has elapsed, as shown in FIG. 40 (h), the effect symbols TZ1 to TZ3 indicating the loss are stopped and displayed, and the change effect ends.

  As described above, even when the first SU notice is executed, if the background image of the first SU notice is not available as in the Kyoto mode, the scroll display of the background image HG4 is stopped even if the first SU notice is started. In addition, the scrolling display of the background image is continued during the execution of the first SU notice.

  As described above, the scroll display of the background image is stopped during the execution of the first SU notice performed using the background image, but the scroll display of the background image is performed during the execution of the second SU notice performed without using the background image. Don't stop. Thus, since the first SU notice is performed using the background image, the visibility of the first SU notice is improved by stopping the scroll display of the background image during the execution of the first SU notice, and the interest of the game is improved. Can be made.

  If a background image (effect mode) that cannot be used as the background image of the first SU notice is set even if it is the first SU notice, the first image is superimposed on a part of the set background image. Since the 1SU notice background image HG9 is displayed and the first SU notice background image HG9 is used to perform the first SU notice, the scroll display of the set background image is not stopped. By doing in this way, there is no inconsistency in the production that the character is displayed even though there is no way for the character to appear in the background image, and it is possible to prevent a reduction in the production effect, The fun of gaming is improved.

  In the present embodiment, the background images in Nagasaki mode, Kyoto mode, Mito mode, and Hawaii mode are background images (effect modes) in which scroll display does not stop even when the first SU notice is executed.

(Second embodiment of the present invention)
A second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 41 and 42. Specifically, the second embodiment is different from the first embodiment in the period during which the setting of the special performance mode (Mito mode and Hawaii mode) is restricted.
In the second embodiment, processes, steps, tables, and the like not particularly mentioned in the following description are the same as those in the first embodiment described above.

(First effect mode determination process)
The first effect mode determination process of the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 41 is a flowchart showing a first effect mode determination process in the effect control unit 130m. In addition, about the process same as FIG. 31, description is abbreviate | omitted here. Also, the same reference numerals are used for the same processes (steps) as in FIG.

  If the sub CPU 130a determines in step S1452-5 that the effect mode counter = 0 (step S1452-5: Yes), the sub CPU 130a moves the process to step S1452-6, and steps S1452-6 to S1452-9. Execute the process.

  In step S1452-18, the sub CPU 130a sets a special mode setting prohibition flag in the special mode setting prohibition flag storage area of the sub RAM 130c. This special mode setting prohibition flag is a flag for restricting the settings of the special modes “Mito mode” and “Hawaii mode”, and “Hakata mode”, “ It is set in the period from the setting of any of “Nagasaki mode”, “Osaka mode”, “Kyoto mode” or “Tokyo mode” to the end of the first special symbol change display (until the reception of the symbol confirmation command). Flag.

  If the sub CPU 130a determines in step S1452-3 that the current effect mode is not the highway mode (step S1452-3: No), the process proceeds to step S1452-10, and steps S1452-10 to S1452 are performed. The process of -12 is executed.

  In step S1452-19, the sub CPU 130a determines whether or not the special mode setting prohibition flag is set in the special mode setting prohibition flag storage area of the sub RAM 130c. In this process, if the sub CPU 130a determines that the special mode setting prohibition flag is set (step S1452-19: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1452-20. On the other hand, if it is determined that the special mode setting prohibition flag is not set (step S1452-19: No), the current first effect mode determination process is terminated.

  In step S1452-20, the sub CPU 130a clears the special mode setting prohibition flag set in the special mode setting prohibition flag storage area of the sub RAM 130c.

  In step S1452-17, the sub CPU 130a sets an effect mode designation command corresponding to the effect mode determined in step S1452-8, step S1452-12, or step S1452-16 in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 130c. When this process ends, the current first presentation mode determination process ends.

  As a result, an effect mode designation command is transmitted to the overall control unit 140 and the lamp control unit 170 in the data output process of step S1700. Then, an effect corresponding to the effect mode designation command is executed by an effect device such as the image display device 30, the sound output device 33, the frame illumination device 34, and the panel drive device 35.

(Variation production pattern determination table)
FIG. 42 is a diagram showing an example of the variation effect pattern determination table referred to when the variation effect pattern is determined in step S1441-4. Fig.42 (a) is a figure which shows the variation production pattern determination table for Hakata mode (low probability game state) of 2nd Embodiment, FIG.42 (b) is the street mode (low probability of 2nd Embodiment). It is a figure which shows the variation production pattern determination table for (game state).

  In the variation effect pattern determination table, the variation pattern designation command, the variation effect pattern determination random value, and the variation effect pattern are associated with each other, and the variation effect is set so that the selection rate (%) shown in FIG. 42 is obtained. A random number for pattern determination is allocated. The variation effect pattern is associated with the effect content (variation effect content) of the variation effect performed by the image display device 30, the audio output device 33, the frame illumination device 34, the board drive device 35, and the like. .

  The variation effect pattern determination table is provided according to the effect mode, but in the present embodiment, the variation effect pattern determination table for the Hakata mode (low probability game state) and the street mode (low probability game). The variation effect pattern determination table for the state) is illustrated, and the change effect pattern determination table for the other effect modes is omitted.

  As described above, when the sub CPU 130a receives the variation pattern designation command and acquires the variation effect pattern determination random value, the sub CPU 130a refers to the variation effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. Based on the determination random number value, the variation effect pattern is determined according to the selection rate (%) set in the variation effect pattern determination table.

  When the special mode setting prohibition flag is set, the variation effect pattern determination table for Hakata mode (low probability gaming state) refers to the first selection rate (%) and the special mode setting prohibition flag is set. If not, the second selectivity (%) is referred to.

  Note that the terms described in the variation effect content determination column of the variation effect pattern determination table are the same as those in the variation effect pattern determination table shown in FIG.

  Here, as a first feature of the variation effect pattern determination table for the Hakata mode (low probability gaming state), if the same variation pattern, the variation effect pattern that enters (executes) the Mito mode (thermal zone). One of the reasons is that the big win winning expectation is higher than the variation effect pattern that does not enter (execute) the Mito mode (thermal zone). By doing so, it is possible to increase the player's expectation on whether or not the Mito zone (heat zone) is executed, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

  As a second feature of the variation effect pattern determination table for the Hakata mode (low probability gaming state), the Hawaii mode can be determined (selected) only when “E6H09H” is received as the variation pattern designation command. . That is, it can be executed only when the special symbol C is selected as the special symbol (see FIGS. 4 and 8).

  A third feature of the variation effect pattern determination table for the Hakata mode (low probability gaming state) is that the selection rate (first selection rate or second selection depends on whether the special mode setting prohibition flag is set). (Rate) is different. Specifically, when the special mode setting prohibition flag is set, the changing effect pattern to enter (set) the Mito mode and the Hawaii mode is not selected (determined).

  A first feature of the variation effect pattern determination table for the highway mode (low probability gaming state) is that it does not enter (set) the Mito mode and the Hawaii mode.

  Nagasaki mode (low probability gaming state), Osaka mode (low probability gaming state), Kyoto mode (low probability gaming state), Tokyo mode (low probability gaming state), Hakata mode (high probability gaming state), Nagasaki mode ( Although illustration of the variable effect pattern determination table for the high probability game state), the Osaka mode (high probability game state), the Kyoto mode (high probability game state), and the Tokyo mode (high probability game state) is omitted, Similar to the variation effect pattern determination table for Hakata mode (low probability gaming state), the selection rate (first selection rate or second selection rate) varies depending on whether or not the special mode setting prohibition flag is set. Yes.

  In the first embodiment and the second embodiment, when “E6H09H” is received as a variation pattern designation command during a period when the Hawaii mode is not regulated, the Hawaii mode can be executed (selected). However, if “E6H09H” is received as the variation pattern designation command during the period when the Hawaii mode is not regulated, the Hawaii mode may be executed without fail.

  Further, in the first embodiment and the second embodiment, the SU notice (first SU notice) is used as the notice for stopping the scroll display of the background images HG1, HG3, HG5, and HG8. However, it can be set appropriately. For example, a pseudo-continuous notice or a notice that a character appears and suggests the degree of expectation of winning a big hit may be used.

  In the first embodiment and the second embodiment, the background images HG2, HG4, HG6, and HG7 are used as the background images that do not stop the scroll display even if the first SU notice is executed. However, it can be set appropriately. For example, if the background image scroll display direction is the left-right direction (X-axis direction), the scroll display is stopped when the first SU notice is executed, and the background image scroll display direction is the back of the image display device 30 (game machine). The scroll display may not be stopped when the first SU notice is executed.

  Moreover, in 1st Embodiment and 2nd Embodiment, although there was only the zone (heat zone) effect which passes through a special mode (Mito mode) as a zone effect, it passes via a special mode (Mito mode). There may be no zone production. In this case, if the zone (heat zone) production via the special mode (Mito mode) has a higher chance of winning the jackpot than the zone production without the special mode (Mito mode) good.

  Moreover, in 1st Embodiment and 2nd Embodiment, although it was only one kind of Mito mode as an effect mode which suggests entering a zone effect, you may provide multiple types.

  Moreover, in 1st Embodiment and 2nd Embodiment, it was determined whether Mito mode and Hawaii mode were performed by the change production pattern (when the change pattern designation | designated command was received). Determines whether to execute the command when the start winning designation command is received, and executes the Mito mode and the Hawaii mode over a plurality of variations from the variation display before the target variation display is performed. Is also good (so-called look-ahead production).

  In the first embodiment and the second embodiment, the scroll display direction is changed depending on the effect mode, but other elements may be different. For example, the display mode of the effect symbols TZ1 to TZ3 may be changed depending on the effect mode, an effect mode in which reach is likely to occur, or an effect mode in which an effect that occurs only with a low probability (so-called premier effect) is likely to occur. Or an effect mode in which an effect accompanying the operation of the effect button 37A is likely to occur.

  In the first embodiment and the second embodiment, when the special symbol variation display is executed 84 times without winning a jackpot in the high-probability gaming state, the low-probability gaming state is set. The production mode is set to the production mode according to the production mode set in the high-probability gaming state before the transition to the low-probability gaming state after being set to the road mode for a predetermined period. You may make it set the effect mode according to the effect mode set in the high probability game state before shifting to the said low probability game state, without setting to a mode. For example, if the special symbol change display is executed 84 times without winning a jackpot in the Osaka mode in the high-probability gaming state, the Osaka mode in the low-probability gaming state is set instead of the street mode. To.

  In the first embodiment and the second embodiment, the highway mode is terminated when the special symbol change display is executed 15 times without winning the jackpot in the highway mode. The number of times that the special symbol variation display can be executed in the mode is not limited to 15, and can be set as appropriate. For example, it may be a predetermined number of times such as 20 times, or a lottery may be performed to determine whether or not to end the highway mode every time a special symbol is displayed.

  Moreover, the period which regulates the setting of Mito mode and Hawaii mode is not restricted to the period shown in 1st Embodiment and 2nd Embodiment, The special symbol for the number of reservations when set to highway mode The display may be restricted in the variable display, or may be restricted in the variable display of special symbols corresponding to the number of holdings when each effect mode is set in the low-probability gaming state after the end of the street mode. .

  In the first embodiment and the second embodiment, when the jackpot is won in the highway mode, the Hakata mode is set when the jackpot game ends. However, the Hakata mode may not be used. For example, you may make it set to the production mode set in the high probability game state before being set to the said road mode. Moreover, it is good also as an effect mode which was scheduled to be set when it was a big hit in the effect mode set in the high probability game state before being set to the highway mode. That is, the high-probability gaming state effect mode (stage) may be advanced.

  Further, in the high probability game state, the number of times of winning the jackpot in the high probability game state (hereinafter referred to as “number of consecutive resorts”) may be displayed. In this case, the number of consecutive resorts is reset when transitioning to the low-probability gaming state, but during the highway gaming state, which is a special production mode that is always set when transitioning from the high-probability gaming state to the low-probability gaming state. Is included in the villa in that it has not yet returned to the normal performance mode in the low-probability gaming state. That is, the number of consecutive resorts is not reset until the highway mode ends.

  By the way, in the conventional gaming machine, when the start condition is satisfied, determination information as to whether or not to execute a special game advantageous to the player is acquired, and the determination information is stored. When the determination condition is satisfied, the stored determination information is determined, a variation effect according to the result of the determination is executed, and a special game is executed when the variation effect becomes a special result. Some of these gaming machines set an effect mode according to the gaming state (see, for example, JP-A-2014-23843). In addition, the gaming machine described in the above-mentioned literature provides a variety of game effects by preparing a plurality of types of effect modes, thereby improving the interest of the game. However, the gaming machine described in the above literature still has room for improvement in order to improve the interest of the game.

  As a configuration for solving the above problems, according to the gaming machine Y of the present embodiment, a game state control for controlling a game in a normal gaming state or an advantageous gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state. And an effect mode setting means for setting an effect mode, wherein the effect mode has a plurality of effect modes in each of the normal game state and the advantageous game state, and the effect mode setting When the transition control from the advantageous gaming state to the normal gaming state is performed by the gaming state control means, the means has an effect mode corresponding to the effect mode set in the advantageous gaming state before the transition control is performed. The effect mode is set in the normal gaming state after the transition control. By doing in this way, it becomes possible to improve the interest of the game.

  In addition, in conventional gaming machines, special symbols are displayed in a variable manner based on the determination result of whether or not to execute a special game advantageous to the player, and the result of the variation display is a predetermined special result. Special games advantageous to the player can be executed. In such a gaming machine, the interest of the game is enhanced by performing a variation effect in which the effect symbol is variably displayed according to any of a plurality of variation patterns by the image display means so as to correspond to the variation display of the special symbol. There is a thing (refer Unexamined-Japanese-Patent No. 2014-195682). However, in the gaming machine described in the above-mentioned patent document, there is a problem that there is room for improvement in the variation effect, and there is a lack of interest in gaming.

  As a first configuration for solving the above problems, according to the gaming machine Y of the present embodiment, special game determination means for determining whether or not to perform a special game advantageous to the player, and the special game In a gaming machine comprising: an effect control unit that executes a variation effect on the display unit based on the result of the determination by the determination unit; and the effect control unit scrolls a background image in the variation effect. Means, and a notice execution means for executing a background notice using the background image, and the background image display means, when execution of the background notice is started by the notice execution means, the background image of the background image When the scroll display is stopped and the execution of the background notice is ended by the notice execution means, the scroll display of the background image is resumed. By doing in this way, it becomes possible to improve the interest of the game.

  As a second configuration for solving the above problems, according to the gaming machine Y of the present embodiment, special game determination means for determining whether or not to perform a special game advantageous to the player, and the special game In a gaming machine comprising: an effect control unit that executes a variation effect on the display unit based on the result of the determination by the determination unit; and the effect control unit scrolls a background image in the variation effect. Means and a notice execution means for executing a first notice or a second notice, and the background image display means is configured to execute the first notice when the notice execution means starts execution of the first notice. While the scroll display is stopped, the scroll display of the background image is not stopped even when the execution of the second notice is started by the notice executing means. By doing in this way, it becomes possible to improve the interest of the game.

  Note that the gaming machine Y of the present embodiment 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, the gaming machine Y according to the present embodiment shifts to a high-probability gaming state for a predetermined number of times after the completion of all jackpot games, but the game ball passes through a specific area in a specific round game of the jackpot game. In this case, the gaming machine may be shifted to a high-probability gaming state for a predetermined number of times after the jackpot game ends.

  In addition, after all jackpot games are over, if the player transitions to the high probability gaming state and wins the falling lottery executed at the start of the special symbol variation display in the high probability gaming state, the high probability gaming state is terminated and the normal A gaming machine that returns to a gaming state may be used.

  In addition, when the type of the jackpot special symbol is a normal symbol, the game is shifted to a low-probability gaming state after the jackpot game ends. It may be a gaming machine that shifts to a high-probability gaming state that continues until a jackpot game.

  In addition, in the gaming machine Y according to the present embodiment, the variable display of the first special symbol and the variable display of the second special symbol are not executed simultaneously (in parallel), and the variable display of the second special symbol has priority. Although it is assumed to be executed, it may be a gaming machine in which the change display of the first special symbol and the change display of the second special symbol are executed simultaneously (in parallel).

  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.

Y gaming machine 110 main control board 110a main CPU
110b Main ROM
110c Main RAM
130 Production control board 130a Sub CPU
130b Sub ROM
130c Sub RAM
130m Production control unit

The gaming machine according to the present invention includes a special game determination unit that determines whether or not a special game advantageous to a player is performed , and a symbol that is variably displayed based on the determination result of the special game determination unit. A symbol control means for stopping and displaying in a manner indicating the result of the determination; and an effect control means for executing a variable effect on the display means during the variable display of the symbol based on the determination result of the special game determination means. In the game machine provided,
The presentation control means, in the changing effect, includes a background image display means for scroll-displaying the background image, the announcement execution means for executing a first warning or the second warning, and the background image display means, once When the execution of the first notice is started by the notice execution means in the change effect related to the change display of the symbol, the scroll display of the background image is stopped, and the first notice is executed by the notice execution means. When the execution of is finished, the scrolling display of the background image is resumed , while the scrolling display of the background image is not stopped even if the execution of the second notice is started by the notice execution means. Features.

Claims (1)

Special game determination means for determining whether or not to perform a special game advantageous to the player;
In a gaming machine comprising, based on the result of the determination by the special game determination means, an effect control means for executing a variable effect in the display means,
The production control means includes
In the variation effect, background image display means for scrolling and displaying the background image;
A notice execution means for executing the first notice or the second notice,
The background image display means includes
When the execution of the first notice is started by the notice execution means, the scroll display of the background image is stopped,
Even if the execution of the second notice is started by the notice execution means, the scroll display of the background image is not stopped.
A gaming machine characterized by that.