JP2018086581A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To propose a game machine capable of enhancing interest in a game by a new display mode of a retention icon.SOLUTION: A game machine includes: an image display device capable of displaying an image used for a performance; image display means for displaying a target image on the image display device; and performance control means capable of executing a repetition performance for repeating a predetermined operation pattern by a plurality of target images (a retention icon, a performance pattern). The plurality of target images are simultaneously displayable. The repetition performance using the respective target images can be started at different timing. The performance control means synchronizes operation of the plurality of target images at predetermined timing.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 55

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine using gaming media.

In a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine, various effects using an image display device including a liquid crystal screen, a sound output device (speaker), an electric accessory, etc. are performed, and a device for enhancing the interest of the player is made.
For example, an effect pattern is determined based on a lottery result of a symbol that is triggered by a game ball entering the start opening, and an effect image is displayed on the image display device according to the effect pattern, and voice output In general, the device is used to produce music and sound effects.
In addition, as an effect image displayed on the image display device, a hold icon indicating the number of change hold of the design is configured by an animation whose display changes over time, or a decorative design that is displayed variably when a special design changes, A gaming machine that includes an animation that swings at the time of a temporary stop is known. (See Patent Document 1).

JP 2014-131549 A

  An object of the present invention is to propose a gaming machine capable of enhancing the interest of a game by a new display mode of effect images.

The present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems, and can be realized by the following modes.
The gaming machine according to the first aspect includes an image display device that can display an image, an acquisition unit that acquires determination information when an acquisition condition is satisfied, and whether or not to execute a predetermined special game based on the determination information. A determination means for determining whether or not, a symbol variation display means for displaying a variation of a symbol based on a determination result by the determination means, a hold storage means for storing the determination information, and each of the hold storage means Hold image display means for displaying a hold image corresponding to the determination information on the image display device, and the hold image display means displays a series of change images that change in stages as a display of the hold image. When the first determination information is stored during one variable display, the first hold image is displayed, and the first hold image is displayed from a predetermined initial image. Said repetition A second determination is made when a change image different from the predetermined initial image in the series of change images is displayed as the display of the first hold image during the one variation display. When the information is stored, a second hold image is displayed, and the second hold image starts the repeated display from a predetermined initial image, and the display of the first hold image is performed during the one variable display. When the third determination information is stored when a change image different from the predetermined initial image in each of the series of change images is displayed as the display of the second hold image, the third hold image is displayed. The third hold image is displayed repeatedly from the predetermined initial image, and in the repeated display performed before the end of the one variable display, the first hold image and the second hold image are displayed. Image, and said 3 are displayed at the same timing, and different change images are displayed. At the start of variable display based on the first determination information, the hold image based on the second determination information and the third determination information are displayed. The hold image based is characterized in that the repeated display starts from the same change image in the series of change images.

  Since it comprised as mentioned above, according to this invention, the game machine which heightened the interest of the game is realizable.

1 is a front view of a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a schematic plan view which shows a part of embodiment of this invention. It is the perspective view which showed an example of the back side of the gaming machine which concerns on this embodiment. It is the block diagram which showed the structure of the game control apparatus with which the gaming machine which concerns on this embodiment is equipped. It is a block diagram of an image control board. It is the figure which showed an example of the jackpot determination table. It is the figure which showed an example of the symbol determination table which determines the stop symbol of a special symbol. It is the figure which showed an example of the hit normal symbol determination table. It is the figure which showed an example of the big hit end time setting data table. It is the figure which showed an example of the special electric accessory operation mode determination table which determines the opening / closing conditions of a special prize opening. It is the figure which showed the structure of the big winning opening open mode determination table for jackpots. It is the figure which showed the structure of the big winning opening open mode determination table for small hits. It is the figure which showed an example of the fluctuation pattern determination table of a normal gaming state (for low probability gaming states). It is the figure which showed an example of the fluctuation pattern determination table for high probability game states. It is the figure which showed an example of the fluctuation | variation pattern determination table for the specific game periods (for low probability game state) after a small hit. It is the figure which showed an example of the normal electric accessory operation mode determination table. It is a time chart which shows the energization timing of a start opening / closing solenoid for every table. It is the figure which showed an example of the prior determination table for determining in advance the result of the big hit lottery. It is a flowchart explaining the main process by the main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the timer interruption process by the main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the input control processing by a main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the 1st start port detection switch input process by a main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the prior determination process by a main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the gate detection switch input process by a main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the special figure special electricity control process by a main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the special symbol memory | storage determination processing by a main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the jackpot determination processing by the main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the special symbol fluctuation | variation process by a main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the special symbol stop process by a main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the jackpot game process by a main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the small hit game process by a main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the special game end process by a main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the common figure normal power control process by a main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the normal symbol variation process by a main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the normal electric accessory control process by a main control board. It is the figure which showed an example of the variation production pattern determination table based on the variation pattern of the special symbol in a 1st special symbol display apparatus. It is the figure which showed an example of the variation production pattern determination table based on the variation pattern of the special symbol in the 2nd special symbol display device. It is a flowchart explaining the main process by an effect control board. It is a flowchart explaining the timer interruption process by an effect control board. It is a flowchart explaining the command analysis process 1 by an effect control board. It is a flowchart explaining the command analysis process 2 by an effect control board. It is a flowchart explaining the change effect pattern determination process by an effect control board. It is a flowchart explaining the effect input control process by an effect control board. It is a flowchart explaining the main process by an image control board. It is a flowchart explaining the interruption process of an image control board. It is the figure which showed an example of the animation pattern for displaying the animation of a production pattern. It is the figure which showed an example of the display list comprised from a drawing control command group. It is a figure explaining the 1st display mode of a hold icon concerning this embodiment. It is a figure explaining the 1st display mode of a hold icon concerning this embodiment. It is a figure explaining the 1st display mode of a hold icon concerning this embodiment. It is a figure explaining the 2nd display mode of a hold icon concerning this embodiment. It is a figure explaining the 2nd display mode of a hold icon concerning this embodiment. It is a figure explaining the 2nd display mode of a hold icon concerning this embodiment. It is a conceptual diagram of the animation which comprises the pending | holding icon image in the gaming machine of this embodiment. FIG. 57 is a diagram for explaining in detail the change in display of the hold icon in FIGS. 51 to 53 using the animation configuration in FIG. 54. It is a figure explaining the 3rd display mode of a hold icon concerning this embodiment. It is a figure explaining the 3rd display mode of a hold icon concerning this embodiment. It is a figure explaining the 3rd display mode of a hold icon concerning this embodiment. FIG. 59 is a diagram for explaining in detail a change in display of a hold icon in FIGS. 56 to 58 using the animation configuration shown in FIG. 54. It is a flowchart explaining the pending | holding icon display control processing which the image control board of the gaming machine of this embodiment performs. It is a flowchart explaining the pending | holding animation control process which the image control board of the game machine of this embodiment performs. It is a figure which shows the 1st display mode of the production | presentation symbol in this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the 1st display mode of the production | presentation symbol in this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the 2nd display mode of the production | presentation symbol in this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the 2nd display mode of the production | presentation symbol in this embodiment. FIG. 66 is a view (No. 1) for explaining display control for adjusting the swing cycle of the effect symbol in the second display mode shown in FIGS. 64 and 65; FIG. 66 is a diagram (part 2) for explaining display control for adjusting the swing cycle of the effect symbol in the second display mode shown in FIGS. 64 and 65; It is a figure which shows the 3rd display aspect of the effect symbol in this embodiment, and is a figure explaining the display aspect which arranges an effect symbol compulsorily. It is a figure which shows the 3rd display aspect of the effect symbol in this embodiment, and is a figure explaining the display aspect which arranges an effect symbol compulsorily. FIG. 70 is a diagram for explaining display control for adjusting the swing cycle of the effect symbol in the second display mode shown in FIGS. 68 and 69. It is a figure which shows the 4th display mode of the production | presentation symbol in this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the 4th display mode of the production | presentation symbol in this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the 5th display mode of the production | presentation symbol in this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the 5th display mode of the production | presentation symbol in this embodiment. FIG. 75 is a diagram for explaining display control for adjusting the swing cycle of the effect symbol in the fifth display mode shown in FIGS. 73 and 74. It is a flowchart explaining the effect symbol display control processing which an image control board performs in the gaming machine of this embodiment.

Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in detail with reference to embodiments shown in the drawings.
<Configuration of gaming machine>
FIG. 1 is a front view showing an example of a gaming machine according to the present embodiment, FIG. 2 is a schematic plan view showing a part of the pachinko gaming machine 1, and FIG. 3 is a back side of the gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a game control device provided in the gaming machine according to the present embodiment.

In the gaming machine 1 shown in FIG. 1, an inner frame (open / close frame) 3 is attached to an outer frame 2 attached to an island structure of a game hall so that the glass frame 4 can be opened / closed. It is installed.
A window 4a is formed in the glass frame 4, and a transparent plate 4b is attached to the window 4a. A game board 10 having a board surface on which a game ball is launched is mounted on the inner frame 3, and a game area 10a in which the game ball can roll and flow down between the board surface of the game board 10 and the transparent plate 4b on the front side thereof. Is formed. The transparent plate 4b is, for example, a glass plate and is detachably fixed to the glass frame 4.

  The glass frame 4 is connected to the outer frame 2 via a hinge mechanism portion 5 on one end side in the left-right direction (for example, the left side facing the gaming machine), and the other end in the left-right direction using the hinge mechanism portion 5 as a fulcrum. The side (for example, the right side facing the gaming machine) can be rotated in a direction to release from the outer frame 2. The glass frame 4 covers the game board 10 together with the glass plate 4b, and can be opened like a door with the hinge mechanism portion 5 as a fulcrum to open the inner part of the outer frame 2 including the game board 10. On the other end side of the glass frame 4, a lock mechanism for fixing the other end side of the glass frame 4 to the outer frame 2 is provided. The fixing by the lock mechanism can be released by a dedicated key. Further, the glass frame 4 is provided with a door opening switch 136 (see FIG. 3) for detecting whether or not the glass frame 4 is opened from the outer frame 2.

At the lower part of the glass frame 4 (the lower part of the window 4a), a tray unit 7 having a storage tray 6 (upper tray 6a and lower tray 6b) for storing game balls is provided. The effect button 8 (FIG. 2) that can be pressed, the cross key 40 (FIG. 2) that allows the player to perform various selection operations, and the game balls stored in the lower plate 6b are discharged to the outside of the gaming machine. A discharge button 9 is provided.
The effect button 8 is effective only when, for example, a message for operating the effect button 8 is displayed on the image display device 31 described later. The effect button 8 is provided with an effect button detection switch 8a (see FIG. 4), and when the effect button detection switch 8a detects a player's operation, a further effect is executed according to this operation.
Further, the cross key 40 is provided with a cross key detection switch 40 (up key detection switch 40a, down key detection switch 40b, left key detection switch 40c, right key detection switch 40d) (see FIG. 4).

  An operation handle 11 is provided on the lower right side of the glass frame 4. When the player touches the operation handle 11, the operation handle 11 detects that a touch sensor 11a (see FIG. 4) in the operation handle 11 has touched the operation handle 11, and a launch control board described later. A touch signal is transmitted to 160. Upon receiving a touch signal from the touch sensor 11a (see FIG. 4), the firing control board 160 permits energization of the firing solenoid 12a. When the rotation angle of the operation handle 11 is changed, the gear directly connected to the operation handle 11 rotates and the knob of the firing volume 11b (see FIG. 4) connected to the gear rotates. A voltage corresponding to the detection angle of the firing volume 11b is applied to a launching solenoid 12a provided in the game ball launching mechanism. When a voltage is applied to the firing solenoid 12a (see FIG. 3), the firing solenoid 12a operates according to the applied voltage, and the game ball is played with a strength according to the rotation angle of the operation handle 11. It is fired to the game area 10a of the board 10.

  An outer rail R1 and an inner rail R2 are provided around the game area 10a in the game board 10. The outer rail R1 and the inner rail R2 guide the game ball launched from the game ball launching mechanism when the operation handle 11 is operated to the upper part of the game area 10a. The game ball guided to the upper part of the game area 10a falls in the game area 10a. At this time, the game ball falls unpredictably by a plurality of nails and windmills provided in the game area 10a.

  A center member 12 is disposed substantially at the center of the game board 10. The center member 12 is provided with an image display device 31 composed of a liquid crystal display device and the like, and an effect accessory device 32 imitating a “sword”.

The game area 10a on the lower center side of the center member 12 is provided with a first start port 13 into which a game ball can enter. A second start port 14 is provided below the first start port 13. The second start port 14 has an open / close door 14b, and is controlled to move to a first mode in which the open / close door 14b is maintained in a closed state and a second mode in which the open / close door 14b is in an open state. . Therefore, when the second start port 14 is in the first mode, there is no opportunity for winning a game ball, and when it is in the second mode, the chance for winning a game ball is increased.
In the present embodiment, when the second start port 14 is controlled to the first mode, the game ball is prevented from entering the second start port 14. However, if there is less opportunity for a game ball to enter when being controlled to the first mode than when being controlled to the second mode, the second is being controlled to the first mode. A game ball may enter the start port 14. That is, the first aspect includes a state where it is impossible or difficult to enter the game ball into the second start port 14.

  The first start port 13 and the second start port 14 are respectively provided with a first start port detection switch 13a (see FIG. 4) and a second start port detection switch 14a for detecting the entrance of a game ball. When these detection switches detect the entry of game balls, a lottery for acquiring a right to execute a jackpot game, which will be described later (hereinafter referred to as a “hit lottery”), is performed. Also, when the first start port detection switch 13a and the second start port detection switch 14a detect the entry of a game ball, a predetermined prize ball (for example, 3 game balls) is paid out.

  In the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, when game balls enter the first start port 13 and the second start port 14, for example, three game balls are paid out. It is not always necessary to pay out when entering the ball. Further, for example, the number of payouts for the first start port 13 may be three, and the number of payouts for the second start port 14 may be one.

  In the game area 10a on both sides of the center member 12, gates 15 through which game balls can pass are provided. The gate 15 is provided with a gate detection switch 15a (see FIG. 4) for detecting the passage of the game ball. When the gate detection switch 15a detects the passage of the game ball, a normal symbol lottery described later is performed. .

  Further, the game area 10a on the right side of the center member 12 is provided with a first grand prize winning port 16 and a second grand prize winning port 17 through which game balls can be entered. For this reason, the game ball is configured not to win the first big prize opening 16 and the second big prize opening 17 unless the operation handle 11 is rotated greatly and the game ball is hit with a strong force.

  The first grand prize winning opening 16 is normally kept closed by the open / close door 16b, making it impossible for a game ball to enter. On the other hand, when a jackpot game, which will be described later, is started, the open / close door 16b is opened, and the open / close door 16b functions as a receiving tray for guiding the game ball into the first big winning opening 16, and the game ball is It is possible to enter the 1st prize opening 16. The first big prize opening 16 is provided with a first big prize opening switch 16a. When the first big prize opening switch 16a detects the entry of a game ball, a predetermined prize ball (for example, 15 pieces) Game balls) are paid out.

  The second big winning opening 17 is normally kept closed by the movable piece 17b, and it is impossible to enter the game ball. On the other hand, when a jackpot game, which will be described later, is started, the movable piece 17b is actuated and opened, and the movable piece 17b functions as a guide path for guiding the game ball into the second big prize opening 17, A game ball can enter the second grand prize opening 17. The second big prize opening 17 is provided with a second big prize opening switch 17a. When the second big prize opening switch 17a detects the entry of a game ball, a predetermined prize ball (for example, 15 pieces) Game balls) are paid out.

Furthermore, the game area 10a is provided with a plurality of general winning awards 18. When a game ball wins each of these general winning ports 18, a predetermined prize ball (for example, 10 game balls) is paid out.
At the bottom of the game area 10 a, game balls that have not entered any of the general winning opening 18, the first starting opening 13, the second starting opening 14, the first large winning opening 16, and the second large winning opening 17 Is provided with an outlet 19.

The image display device 31 displays an image while the game is not being performed or displays an image according to the progress of the game. In particular, when a game ball enters the first start port 13 or the second start port 14, the effect symbol 35 for notifying the player of the lottery result is variably displayed.
The production symbol 35 is, for example, a scroll of three symbols (numbers) of a first symbol (left symbol), a second symbol (right symbol), and a third symbol (center symbol), and after a predetermined time has passed. Scrolling is stopped and a specific symbol (number) is displayed in an array.
As a result, while the symbols are being scrolled, the player is given an impression that the lottery is currently being performed, and the player is notified of the lottery result by the symbols displayed when the scrolling is stopped. By displaying various images, characters, and the like during the variation display of the effect symbol 35, a high expectation that the player may win a big hit is given to the player.

Although not shown, a fourth symbol is displayed on the image display device 31 in addition to the effect symbol 35. The fourth symbol is a symbol showing a variation state of the effect symbol 35 used for notifying the lottery result by the jackpot lottery process.
Note that the 4th symbol does not necessarily have to be displayed on the image display device 31 and may be displayed by providing a 4th symbol display lamp separately.

  On the upper part of the glass frame 4, a pair of left and right effect lighting devices 33 are provided. The effect lighting device 33 includes a plurality of lights, and performs various effects while changing the light irradiation direction and emission color of each light.

In addition, the effect lighting device 33 includes a plurality of lights, and performs various effects while changing the light irradiation direction and emission color of each light.
Further, although not shown in FIG. 1, the gaming machine 1 is provided with a sound output device 34 (see FIG. 4) including a speaker. In addition to the above-described each production device, BGM (background music), SE (sound effect) etc. are output, and the production by sound is also performed.

  On the lower left side of the game area 10a, a first special symbol display device 20, a second special symbol display device 21, a normal symbol display device 22, a first special symbol hold indicator 23, a second special symbol hold indicator 24, which will be described later. A display area 27 such as a normal symbol hold indicator 25 and a round number indicator 26 is provided.

  The said 1st special symbol display apparatus 20 alert | reports the jackpot lottery result performed when the game ball entered into the 1st start port 13, and is comprised by several LED. That is, a plurality of special symbols corresponding to the jackpot lottery result are provided, and the lottery result is displayed by displaying a special symbol (lighting mode) corresponding to the jackpot lottery result on the first special symbol display device 20. The person is notified. The special symbols displayed in this way are not displayed immediately, but are displayed in a stopped state after being displayed for a predetermined time (flashing).

More specifically, when a game ball enters the first start port 13, a lottery lottery will be performed. However, the lottery lottery result is not immediately notified to the player, and a predetermined time is passed. The player is notified when it has passed. Then, when a predetermined time has elapsed, a special symbol corresponding to the jackpot lottery result is stopped and displayed so that the player is notified of the lottery result.
The second special symbol display device 21 is for notifying the jackpot lottery result performed when a game ball has entered the second starting port 14, and the display mode is the first special symbol. This is the same as the display mode of special symbols on the display device 20.

  The normal symbol display device 22 is for informing a lottery result of a normal symbol that is performed when a game ball passes through the gate 15. As will be described in detail later, when the predetermined symbol is won by the normal symbol lottery, the normal symbol display device 22 is turned on, and then the second start port 14 is controlled to the second mode for a predetermined time. Note that the normal symbol does not immediately notify the lottery result when the game ball passes through the gate 15, and the normal symbol fluctuates, for example, the normal symbol display device 22 blinks until a predetermined time elapses. It is trying to display.

Furthermore, if a game ball enters the first start port 13 or the second start port 14 during a special symbol change display or a special game, which will be described later, and if the big hit lottery cannot be performed immediately, a certain condition The right to win a jackpot is reserved. More specifically, the right to win a jackpot where a game ball enters and is retained at the first start port 13 is retained as a first hold, and a game ball is retained and retained at the second start port 14. The jackpot lottery right is reserved as a second hold.
For both of these holds, the upper limit reserve number is set to 4, and the reserve number is displayed on the first special symbol hold indicator 23 and the second special symbol hold indicator 24, respectively.

The upper limit reserved number of normal symbols is also set to four, and the reserved number of normal symbols is displayed in the same manner as the first special symbol hold indicator 23 and the second special symbol hold indicator 24. Displayed on the instrument 25.
The round number display 26 is for informing the number of rounds of a round game performed during a special game described later.

  As shown in FIG. 3, a main control board 110, an effect control board 120, a payout control board 130, a power supply board 170, a game information output terminal board 27 and the like are provided on the back surface of the gaming machine 1. The power supply board 170 is provided with a power plug 171 for supplying power to the gaming machine and a power switch (not shown).

Next, the effect button 8 will be described.
The production button 8 is incorporated in the central portion of the dish unit 7.
The effect button 8 is configured to be able to advance and retreat over a normal operation position (not shown), a pressed position that is retracted downward from the normal operation position, and a protruding operation position that protrudes upward from the normal operation position. . The effect button 8 is configured to be able to be pressed from any position including the normal operation position and the protruding operation position to the pressed position.
In the present specification, the detailed structure of the effect button 8 is disclosed in, for example, Japanese Unexamined Patent Application Publication No. 2013-116168, and the description thereof is omitted.

<Configuration of game control device>
Next, a game control device that controls the progress of the game in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.
In FIG. 4, the main control board 110 controls the basic operation of the game. The main control board 110 includes at least a one-chip microcomputer 114 including a main CPU 111, a main ROM 112, and a main RAM 113, and an input port and an output port (not shown) for main control.
The main CPU 111 reads out a program stored in the main ROM 112 based on an input signal from each detection switch and performs arithmetic processing, directly controls each device and display, or according to the result of the arithmetic processing. Send commands to other boards. The main RAM 113 functions as a data work area when the main CPU 111 performs arithmetic processing.

  On the input side of the main control board 110, there are a first start port detection switch 13a, a second start port detection switch 14a, a gate detection switch 15a, a first large winning port detection switch 16a, a second large winning port detection switch 17a, A general winning opening detection switch 18 a is connected to input a detection signal of a game ball to the main control board 110.

Further, on the output side of the main control board 110, a start opening / closing solenoid 14c for opening / closing the opening / closing door 14b of the second start opening 14 and a first large winning opening for opening / closing the opening / closing door 16b of the first large winning opening 16 are provided. An open / close solenoid 16c and a second large prize opening opening / closing solenoid 17c for opening / closing the movable piece 17b of the second big prize opening 17 are connected.
Further, on the output side of the main control board 110, a first special symbol display device 20, a second special symbol display device 21, a normal symbol display device 22, a first special symbol hold indicator 23, a second special symbol hold indicator. 24, a normal symbol hold display unit 25, and a round number display unit 26 are connected to output various signals via the output port.
Further, the main control board 110 outputs an external information signal necessary for managing the gaming machine in the hall computer or the like of the gaming store to the gaming information output terminal board 27.

The main ROM 112 of the main control board 110 stores a game control program to be described later, data and tables necessary for various games.
The main RAM 113 of the main control board 110 has a plurality of storage areas.
For example, the main RAM 113 includes a normal symbol hold count (G) storage area, a normal symbol hold storage area, a first special symbol hold count (U1) storage area, a second special symbol hold count (U2) storage area, and a determination storage area. , First special symbol storage area, second special symbol storage area, high probability game count (X) storage area, time-short game count (J) storage area, round game count (R) storage area, release count (K) storage area , First grand prize opening number (C1) storage area, second big prize opening number (C2) storage area, gaming state storage area, gaming state buffer, stop symbol data storage area, effect transmission data storage area Etc. are provided. The game state storage area includes a short-time game flag storage area, a high-probability game flag storage area, a special-purpose special electric processing data storage area, and a general-purpose normal electric processing data storage area. Note that the storage area described above is merely an example, and many other storage areas are provided.

  The game information output terminal board 27 is a board for outputting an external information signal generated in the main control board 110 to a hall computer or the like of the game shop. The game information output terminal board 27 is connected to the main control board 110 by wiring and is provided with a connector for connecting to a hall computer or the like of a game store.

  The power board 170 converts the power supply voltage supplied from the power plug 171 into a predetermined voltage and supplies it to each control board. The power supply board 170 is provided with a backup power supply composed of a capacitor, monitors the power supply voltage supplied to the gaming machine, and outputs a power interruption detection signal to the main control board 110 when the power supply voltage falls below a predetermined value. To do. More specifically, when the power interruption detection signal becomes high level, the main CPU 111 enters an operable state, and when the power interruption detection signal becomes low level, the main CPU 111 enters an operation stop state. The backup power source is not limited to a capacitor, and for example, a battery may be used, and a capacitor and a battery may be used in combination.

The effect control board 120 mainly controls each effect such as during a game or standby. The effect control board 120 includes a sub CPU 121, a sub ROM 122, and a sub RAM 123, and is connected to the main control board 110 so as to be able to communicate in one direction from the main control board 110 to the effect control board 120. .
The sub CPU 121 reads and calculates a program stored in the sub ROM 122 based on a command transmitted from the main control board 110 or an input signal from the effect button detection switch 8a input via the lamp control board 140. A process is performed, and corresponding data is transmitted to the lamp control board 140 or the image control board 150 based on the process. The sub RAM 123 functions as a data work area when the sub CPU 121 performs arithmetic processing.

The sub ROM 122 of the effect control board 120 stores an effect control program, data necessary for various games, and a table.
For example, a variation effect pattern determination table (not shown) for determining an effect pattern based on a variation pattern designation command received from the main control board 110, and an effect symbol pattern determination for determining a combination of effect symbols 35 to be stopped and displayed. A table (not shown) or the like is stored in the sub ROM 122. Note that the above-described table is merely an example of characteristic tables among the tables in the present embodiment, and a number of other tables and programs (not shown) are provided for the progress of the game. ing.

The sub RAM 123 of the effect control board 120 has a plurality of storage areas.
The sub-RAM 123 includes a command reception buffer, a gaming state storage area, an effect mode storage area, an effect pattern storage area, an effect symbol storage area, a determination storage area (0th storage area), a first reservation storage area, and a second reservation storage area. Etc. are provided. The storage area described above is merely an example, and a large number of other storage areas are provided.

The effect control board 120 is equipped with an RTC (real time clock) 124 for outputting the current time. The sub CPU 121 receives a date signal indicating the current date and a time signal indicating the current time from the RTC 124, and executes various processes based on the current date and time.
The RTC 124 normally operates with power from the gaming machine when power is supplied to the gaming machine, and with power supplied from a backup power source mounted on the power supply board 170 when the gaming machine is powered off. Operate. Therefore, the RTC 124 can count the current date and time even when the gaming machine is turned off. Note that the RTC 124 may be operated by providing a battery on the effect control board 120.

  The payout control board 130 performs game ball launch control and prize ball payout control. The payout control board 130 includes a payout CPU 131, a payout ROM 132, and a payout RAM 133, and is connected to the main control board 110 so as to be capable of bidirectional communication. The payout CPU 131 reads out the program stored in the payout ROM 132 based on the input signals from the payout ball counting switch 135 and the door opening switch 136 for detecting whether or not the game ball has been paid out, and performs arithmetic processing. Based on this processing, corresponding data is transmitted to the main control board 110.

The payout control board 130 is connected to a payout motor 134 of a prize ball payout device for paying out a predetermined number of prize balls from the game ball storage unit to the player. The payout CPU 131 reads out a predetermined program from the payout ROM 132 based on the payout number designation command transmitted from the main control board 110, performs arithmetic processing, and controls the payout motor 134 of the prize ball payout device to execute a predetermined prize. Pay the ball to the player. At this time, the payout RAM 133 functions as a data work area during the calculation process of the payout CPU 131.
Also, it is confirmed whether or not a game ball lending device (card unit) (not shown) is connected to the payout control board 130, and if the game ball lending device (card unit) is connected, the game control ball 160 is caused to fire a game ball. Send launch control data to allow that.

  When the launch control board 160 receives the launch control data from the payout control board 130, the launch control board 160 permits the launch. Then, the touch signal from the touch sensor 11a and the input signal from the launch volume 11b are read out, the energization control is performed on the launch solenoid 12a and the ball feed solenoid 12b, and the game ball is fired.

The firing solenoid 12a is composed of a rotary solenoid. A launching member (not shown) is directly connected to the firing solenoid 12a, and the launching member is rotated by the rotation of the firing solenoid 12a.
Here, the rotational speed of the firing solenoid 12a is set to about 99.9 (times / minute) based on the frequency based on the output period of the crystal oscillator provided on the firing control board 160. Accordingly, the number of game balls to be fired in one minute is about 99.9 (pieces / minute) because one ball is fired every time the firing solenoid rotates. That is, the game ball is fired about every 0.6 seconds.
The ball feed solenoid 12b is composed of a linear solenoid, and sends out the game balls on the upper plate 6a (see FIG. 1) one by one toward the launching member directly connected to the firing solenoid 12a.

The lamp control board 140 is connected to the effect control board 120 so as to be capable of bidirectional communication, and an effect button detection switch 8a provided on the effect button 8 is connected to the input side of the lamp control board 140. When a detection signal is input from 8a, it is output to the effect control board 120.
The lamp control board 140 is connected to the effect accessory device 32 and the effect lighting device 33 provided on the game board 10, and the lamp control board 140 is connected to the data transmitted from the effect control board 120. Based on this, lighting control of the lighting device for effect 33 is performed, or drive control for the motor for changing the light irradiation direction is performed. In addition, energization control is performed on a drive source such as a solenoid or a motor that operates the effect accessory device 32. In the present embodiment, the production effect device 32 includes the production buttons 8 because the production buttons 8 are configured to protrude.

  The image control board 150 is connected to the effect control board 120 so as to be capable of bidirectional communication, and the image display device 31 and the audio output device 34 are connected to the output side thereof.

<Image control board configuration>
Here, the configuration of the image control board 150 will be described with reference to FIG.
FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the image control board.
The image control board 150 includes a host CPU 151, a host RAM 152, a host ROM 153, a CGROM 154, a crystal oscillator 155, a VRAM 156, a VDP (Video Display Processor) 200, and an audio control circuit 300 for performing image display control of the image display device 31. ing.

The host CPU 151 instructs the image display device 31 to display the image data stored in the CGROM 154 on the VDP 200 based on the later-described effect pattern designation command received from the effect control board 120. Such an instruction is performed by setting data in the control register 201 of the VDP 200 and outputting a display list including drawing control command groups.
In addition, when receiving a V blank interrupt signal or a drawing end signal from the VDP 200, the host CPU 151 appropriately performs an interrupt process.

Further, the host CPU 151 also instructs the audio control circuit 300 to output predetermined audio data to the audio output device 34 based on the effect pattern designation command received from the effect control board 120.
The host RAM 152 is built in the host CPU 151, functions as a data work area when the host CPU 151 performs arithmetic processing, and temporarily stores data read from the host ROM 153.

The host ROM 153 is composed of a mask ROM, and displays a program for controlling the host CPU 151, symbol arrangement information in which the symbol number of the effect symbol is associated with the type of the effect symbol 35, and a display for generating a display list. A list generation program, an animation pattern for displaying an animation of a production pattern, animation scene information, and the like are stored.
This animation pattern is referred to when displaying the animation of the production pattern, and stores the combination of animation scene information included in the production pattern, the display order of each animation scene information, and the like. The animation scene information stores information such as weight frame (display time), target data (sprite identification number, transfer source address, etc.), parameters (sprite display position, transfer destination address, etc.), drawing method, etc. doing.

The CGROM 154 includes a flash memory, an EEPROM, an EPROM, a mask ROM, and the like. The CGROM 154 compresses and stores image data (sprite, movie) or the like including a collection of pixel information in a predetermined range of pixels (for example, 32 × 32 pixels). ing. The pixel information is composed of color number information for specifying a color number for each pixel and an α value indicating the transparency of the image.
Furthermore, the CGROM 154 stores palette data in which color number information for designating color numbers and display color information for actually displaying colors are associated with each other without being compressed.
Note that the CGROM 154 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 crystal oscillator 155 outputs a pulse signal to the clock generation circuit 205 of the VDP 200, and divides the pulse signal to synchronize with the system clock for the VDP 200 to control by the clock generation circuit 205 and the image display device 31. A synchronization signal or the like is generated for the purpose.

The VRAM 156 is configured by an SRAM that can write or read image data at high speed.
The VRAM 156 also draws or displays an image, a display list storage area 156a that temporarily stores the display list output from the host CPU 151, a development storage area 156b that stores image data decompressed by the decompression circuit 206, and the like. A first frame buffer 156c and a second frame buffer 156d. The VRAM 156 also stores palette data.
The two frame buffers 156c and 156d are alternately switched between a “drawing frame buffer” and a “display frame buffer” each time drawing is started.

The VDP 200 is a so-called image processor, reads image data from one of the frame buffers (display frame buffer) based on an instruction from the host CPU 151, and a video signal (RGB signal or the like) based on the read image data. Is generated and output to the image display device.
The VDP 200 includes a control register 201, a CG bus I / F 202, a CPU I / F 203, a clock generation circuit 205, a decompression circuit 206, a drawing circuit 207, a display circuit 208, and a memory controller 209. Yes.

The control register 201 is a register for the VDP 200 to control drawing and display, and drawing control and display control are performed by writing and reading data to and from the control register 201. The host CPU 151 can write and read data to and from the control register 201 via the CPU I / F 203.
The control register 201 is a system control register that performs basic settings necessary for the operation of the VDP 200, a data transfer register that performs settings necessary for data transfer, and a drawing that performs settings for controlling drawing. A register, a bus interface register for making settings necessary for bus access, a decompression register for making settings necessary for decompressing a compressed image, a display register for making settings for controlling display, and six types It has a register.

The CG bus I / F 202 is an interface circuit for communication with the CGROM 154, and image data from the CGROM 154 is input to the VDP 200 via the CG bus I / F 202.
The CPU I / F 203 is an interface circuit for communication with the host CPU 151, and the host CPU 151 outputs a display list to the VDP 200, accesses a control register, and various types of information from the VDP 200 via the CPU I / F 203. The host CPU 151 inputs an interrupt signal.

The data transfer circuit 204 performs data transfer between various devices.
Specifically, data transfer between the host CPU 151 and the VRAM 156, data transfer between the CGROM 154 and the VRAM 156, and data transfer between various storage areas (including the frame buffer) of the VRAM 156 are performed.
The clock generation circuit 205 receives a pulse signal from the crystal oscillator 155 and generates a system clock that determines the operation processing speed of the VDP 200. Also, a synchronization signal generation clock is generated, and the synchronization signal is output to the image display device via the display circuit.

The decompression circuit 206 is a circuit for decompressing the image data compressed in the CGROM 154, and stores the decompressed image data in the expanded storage area 153b.
The drawing circuit 207 is a circuit that performs sequence control based on a display list including drawing control commands.

The display circuit 208 generates an RGB signal (analog signal) indicating image color data as a video signal from the image data (digital signal) stored in the “display frame buffer” in the VRAM 156, and generates the generated video signal ( (RGB signal) to the image display device 31. Further, the display circuit 208 also outputs a synchronization signal (vertical synchronization signal, horizontal synchronization signal, etc.) for synchronizing with the image display device 31 to the image display device 31.
In the present embodiment, an RGB signal obtained by converting a digital signal into an analog signal is output to the image display device 31 as the video signal. However, the video signal may be output as the digital signal.

The memory controller 209 performs control to switch between the “drawing frame buffer” and the “display frame buffer” when the host CPU 151 instructs to switch the frame buffer.
The sound control circuit 300 includes a sound ROM that stores a large number of sound data. The sound control circuit 300 reads out a predetermined program based on a command transmitted from the effect control board 120 and outputs sound. The sound output control in the device 34 is performed.

  Next, details of various tables stored in the main ROM 112 will be described with reference to FIGS.

<Big hit judgment table>
FIGS. 6 (a) and 6 (b) are diagrams showing an example of a jackpot determination table that is referred to when determining whether or not the special symbol variation stop result is a jackpot. FIG. FIG. 6B is a jackpot determination table referred to in the second special symbol display device 21. FIG. 6B is a jackpot determination table referred to in the first special symbol display device. In the tables of FIG. 6 (a) and FIG. 6 (b), the big hit probability is the same although the winning probability for the small hit is different.

  The jackpot determination table shown in FIGS. 6 (a) and 6 (b) is composed of a low probability random number determination table and a high probability random number determination table. A random number determination table is selected, and one of “big hit”, “small hit”, and “lack” is determined based on the selected table and the extracted random numbers for special symbol determination.

  For example, according to the low probability random number determination table of the first special symbol display device 20 shown in FIG. 6A, two special symbol determination random numbers “7” and “317” are determined to be big hits. . On the other hand, according to the high probability random number determination table, “7”, “37”, “67”, “97”, “127”, “157”, “187”, “217”, “247”, “277” , “317”, “337”, “367”, “397”, “427”, “457”, “487”, “517”, “547”, “577” 20 special symbol determination random numbers Is determined to be a big hit.

Further, regardless of whether the low probability random number determination table or the high probability random number determination table is used, the special symbol determination random number values are “50”, “100”, “150”, and “200”. If it is a random number value for symbol determination, it is determined as “small hit”. If the random number is other than the above, it is determined as “lost”.
Accordingly, since the random number range of the special symbol determination random number value is 0 to 598, in the jackpot determination table of the first special symbol display device 20, the probability of being determined to be a jackpot at a low probability is 1 / 299.5, The probability of being determined to be a big hit at a high probability is 10 times, which is 1 / 29.95. In addition, the probability determined to be a small hit is 1 / 149.75 for both low and high probabilities.

On the other hand, in the jackpot determination table of the second special symbol display device 21 shown in FIG. 6B, the special symbol determination random number value determined to be a jackpot at the low probability and the high probability is the first special symbol display device 20. Although it is the same, the special symbol determination random number value determined to be small hit is different from the big hit determination table in the first special symbol display device 20. For example, in the determination table in the second special symbol display device 21, “small hit” is determined only when the special symbol determination random number is “50”. If it is a random number other than the above, it is determined as “lost”.
Therefore, in the low probability random number determination table in the second special symbol display device 21, the probability of being determined to be a big hit at the low probability is 1 / 299.5, similarly to the low probability random number determination table in the first special symbol display device 20. The probability of being determined to be a big hit at a high probability is 10 times, which is 1 / 29.95. On the other hand, the probability determined to be a small hit is 1/599 for both low and high probabilities.

<Hit determination table>
Next, FIG. 6C is a diagram showing a hit determination table that is referred to when determining whether or not the stop result of the normal symbol variation is determined to be win.
The hit determination table shown in FIG. 6 (c) is composed of a random time determination table for non-short game state and a random number determination table for short time game state, and refers to the game state to determine a random number determination table for non-short game state or short time game. A state random number determination table is selected, and based on the selected table and the extracted random number value for winning determination, it is determined whether it is “winning” or “lost”.

For example, according to the non-short-time gaming state random number determination table shown in FIG. 6C, among the random numbers for normal symbol determination of “0” to “19”, one random number value of “0” Determined. On the other hand, according to the short-time gaming state random number determination table, 19 random numbers “0” to “18” among the normal symbol determination random values “0” to “19” are determined to be winning. If the random number is other than the above, it is determined as “lost”.
Therefore, the probability that the normal symbol is determined to be hit in the non-time-short gaming state is 1/20, and the probability that the normal symbol is determined to be winning in the time-short gaming state is 19/20.

<Design determination table>
FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a symbol determination table for determining a special symbol stop symbol.
FIG. 7A is a jackpot symbol determination table for determining a stop symbol at the time of jackpot, and FIG. 7B is a jackpot symbol determination table for determining a stop symbol at the time of jackpot. (C) is a lost symbol determination table for determining a stop symbol at the time of a loss. More specifically, each symbol determination table is configured for each special symbol display device, and includes a symbol determination table for the first special symbol display device and a symbol determination table for the second special symbol display device.

In the jackpot symbol determination table shown in FIG. 7A, the jackpot symbol random number value is referred to. If the first special symbol display device 20 determines that the jackpot is a random number for the jackpot symbol from “0” to “29”, “01” (first special symbol 1) is determined as stop symbol data. To do. Further, at the time of starting the change of the special symbol, based on the determined special symbol type (stop symbol data), the production symbol designation commands “E0H” and “01H” as special symbol information are generated.
Here, the effect designating command is composed of 1-byte data, and 1-byte MODE for identifying the control command classification and 1-byte indicating the content (function) of the executed control command. DATA. The same applies to a variation pattern designation command and a start winning designation command described later.

Further, when the first special symbol display device 20 determines that the jackpot is a jackpot symbol random number “30” to “39”, “02” (first special symbol 2) is determined as the stop symbol data. At the start of the variation of the special symbol, the production symbol designation commands “E0H” and “02H” are generated.
Similarly, if the jackpot symbol random number value is “40” to “49”, “03” (first special symbol 3) is determined as stop symbol data, and the design symbol designation commands “E0H” “03H” are determined. If the jackpot symbol random number value is “50” to “59”, “04” (first special symbol 4) is determined as stop symbol data, and the production symbol designation commands “E0H” and “04H” are If the random number for the jackpot symbol is “60” to “69”, “05” (first special symbol 5) is determined as the stop symbol data, and the production symbol designation commands “E0H” and “05H” are generated. If the random numbers for winning symbols are “70” to “99”, “06” (first special symbol 6) is determined as stop symbol data, and production symbol designation commands “E0H” and “06H” are generated. .

If the second special symbol display device 21 determines that the jackpot is a jackpot symbol random number between “0” and “49”, “07” (second special symbol 1) is determined as stop symbol data. At the start of the variation of the special symbol, the production symbol designation commands “E1H” and “01H” are generated.
Similarly, if the random number for the jackpot symbol is “50” to “59”, “08” (second special symbol 2) is determined as the stop symbol data, and an effect symbol designating command at the start of the variation of the special symbol If “E1H” and “02H” are generated and the random number value for the jackpot symbol is “60” to “69”, “09” (second special symbol 3) is determined as the stop symbol data, and the production symbol designation command “ E1H ”“ 03H ”is generated, and if the jackpot symbol random number value is“ 70 ”to“ 99 ”,“ 10 ”(second special symbol 4) is determined as the stop symbol data, and the production symbol designation command“ E1H ”is determined. "04H" is generated.

  Next, in the small hit symbol determination table shown in FIG. When the first special symbol display device 20 determines that a small hit is made, if the random number value for the small hit symbol is “0” to “49”, the stop symbol data is “11” (special symbol A for small hit) ). Then, at the time of starting the variation of the special symbol, the production symbol designation commands “E0H” and “0AH” are generated based on the determined special symbol type (stop symbol data). If the random number value for the small hit symbol is “50” to “99”, “12” (special symbol B for small hit) is determined as the stop symbol data, and when the variation of the special symbol is started, the directing symbol designation command “E0H” and “0BH” are generated.

  When the second special symbol display device 21 is small hit, if the random number value for the small hit symbol is “0” to “49”, “13” (special symbol A for small hit) is determined as stop symbol data, If the production symbol designation commands “E1H” and “0AH” are generated and the random number value for the small hit symbol is “50” to “99”, “14” (special symbol B for small bonus) is determined as the stop symbol data. The production symbol designation commands “E1H” and “0BH” are generated.

  Next, in the lose symbol determination table shown in FIG. 7C, when it is determined that the first special symbol display device 20 has lost, “00” (special symbol 0 (lost)) is determined as the stop symbol data, At the start of symbol variation, the production symbol designation commands “E0H” and “00H” are generated, and when it is determined that the second special symbol display device 21 has lost, “00” (special symbol 0 ( When the change of the special symbol is started, the production symbol designation commands “E1H” and “00H” are generated.

  As will be described later, the game state after the jackpot (see FIG. 9) and the jackpot mode (see FIG. 10) are determined by the type of special symbol (stop symbol data), so the type of special symbol is a jackpot It can be said that the game state after the game ends and the jackpot mode are determined.

FIG. 8 is a diagram showing a hit normal symbol determination table that is referred to when a normal symbol is determined based on the stop result of the normal symbol fluctuation, and FIG. FIG. 8B is a normal symbol determination table that is referred to when the game is determined to be lost by the determination of the random number for determination.
In the normal symbol determination table shown in FIGS. 8A and 8B, the normal symbol random numbers (0 to 10) are referred to.
If the normal symbol random number value of the normal symbol display device 22 is determined to be a hit in the hit determination table, the normal symbol random number values are “0” and “1” as shown in FIG. If there is, the long open symbol is determined, and if the normal symbol random number is “2” to “10”, the short open symbol is determined.
In the case of the long open symbol, “01” is determined as the stop symbol data, and when the variation of the normal symbol starts, the production symbol designation commands “E8H” and “01H” are generated. When the short open symbol is determined, “02” is determined as the stop symbol data, and when the variation of the normal symbol starts, the production symbol designation commands “E8H” and “02H” are generated.

On the other hand, if the normal symbol random number value of the normal symbol display device 22 is determined to be lost in the hit determination table, the normal symbol random number value is “0” to “10” as shown in FIG. Whatever value is used, the lost symbol is determined.
In the case of the lost symbol, “00” is determined as the stop symbol data, and when the variation of the normal symbol is started, the production symbol designation commands “E8H” and “00H” are generated. The long open symbol and the short open symbol will be described in detail later.

<Big jackpot setting data table>
FIG. 9 is a jackpot end setting data table for determining the gaming state after the jackpot ends.
According to the jackpot end setting data table shown in FIG. 9, based on the type of special symbol (stop symbol data) and the game state at the time of jackpot winning stored in the game state buffer, the high probability game flag setting, the number of high probability games Setting of (X), setting of a short time game flag, and setting of the number of short time games (J) are performed.
It should be noted that “00H” in the gaming state buffer indicating the gaming state at the time of winning the big win indicates gaming state information in which neither the short-time gaming flag nor the high probability gaming flag is set, and “01H” indicates that the short-time gaming flag is set. Although the high probability game flag is not set, the game state information is set. “02H” is the game state information in which the short-time game flag is set but the high probability game flag is not set. "" Indicates game state information in which both the short-time game flag and the high probability game flag are set.

  In the present embodiment, when the stop symbol data of the first special symbol display device 20 is “01” to “04”, that is, when the first special symbols 1 to 4 are won, the gaming state after the end of the jackpot is displayed. A short-time gaming state and a high-probability gaming state (so-called probabilistic gaming state) are set. At this time, 10,000 times are set for the number of short-time games (J) and the number of high-probability games (X), respectively.

  Further, when the stop symbol data of the first special symbol display device 20 is “05”, that is, when the first special symbol 5 is won, the gaming state after the jackpot is the non-short-time gaming state and the high probability game. The state (so-called latent probability changing game state) is set. At this time, 0 is set as the number of short-time games (J), and 10000 is set as the high probability game number (X).

  Further, when the stop symbol data of the first special symbol display device 20 is “06”, that is, when the first special symbol 6 is won, the gaming state after the jackpot is the short-time gaming state and the non-high probability game. The state (so-called short-time gaming state) is set. At this time, 100 times is set as the number of short-time games (J), and 0 is set as the high probability game number (X).

Further, when the stop symbol data of the first special symbol display device 20 is “11” “12”, that is, when the special symbols A and B for small hits are won, the gaming state after the small hit ends is the small hit The game state is the same as that at the time of winning, that is, the game state at the time of winning the small hit is continued.
However, when the game state buffer at the time of winning the small hit is 00H, that is, in the low probability gaming state and the non-short-time gaming state, in the specific game period after the end of the small hit, in order to perform a specific effect, In order to determine the fluctuation pattern determination table (see FIG. 15), the number of specific periods is set.

  Specifically, the number of specific periods (T) is set to 50 times until the special symbol variation display is performed 50 times after the end of the small hit. During this specific game period (when the number of specific periods (T)> 0), as will be described later, the variation pattern determination table for the specific game period (low probability gaming state) after the small hit shown in FIG. 15 is determined. In other than the specific game period (when the number of specific periods (T) = 0), the variation pattern determination table of the normal game state (for low probability game state) shown in FIG. 13 or the high probability game state shown in FIG. The variation pattern determination table is determined.

  In addition, when the stop symbol data of the second special symbol display device 21 is “07” to “09”, that is, when the second special symbol 1 to 3 is won, the gaming state after the jackpot is ended in the short-time gaming state. In addition, a high probability gaming state (so-called probability variation gaming state) is set. At this time, 10,000 times are set for the number of short-time games (J) and the number of high-probability games (X), respectively.

  Further, when the stop symbol data of the second special symbol display device 21 is “10”, that is, when the second special symbol 4 is won, the gaming state after the jackpot is the short-time gaming state and the non-high probability game. The state (so-called short-time gaming state) is set. At this time, 100 times is set as the number of short-time games (J), and 0 is set as the high probability game number (X).

In addition, when the stop symbol data of the second special symbol display device 21 is “13” “14”, that is, when the special symbols A and B for small hits are won, the gaming state after the small hit ends is the small hit The game state is the same as that at the time of winning, that is, the game state at the time of winning the small hit is continued.
However, when the game state buffer at the time of winning the small hit is 00H, that is, in the low probability gaming state and the non-short-time gaming state, as in the case of the first special symbol display device 20, the special symbol is displayed after the end of the small hit. The number of specific periods (T) is set to 50 times so that the specific game period is reached until the variable display is performed 50 times.

<Special electric accessory operation mode determination table>
FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of the special electric accessory operating mode determination table for determining the opening / closing conditions of the special winning opening.
With reference to the special electric accessory operating mode determination table shown in FIG. 10, based on the type of special symbol (stopped symbol data), the operating mode of the special winning opening, that is, the number of round games (R) and the opening of the special winning opening The big prize opening opening mode determination table for determining the mode is determined. In the present embodiment, “table” is appropriately omitted and described as “TBL”.

Specifically, when the stop symbol data is “01”, the round game number R is determined to be “16”, and the release mode table is determined to be “1 TBL per long” to be described later.
Further, when the stop symbol data is “02”, the round game number R is determined to be “16” and the release mode table is “1 TBL per development” to be described later, and when the stop symbol data is “03”, the round game The number of times R is determined to be “16”, and the release mode table is determined to be “2 TBL per development” to be described later.
When the stop symbol data is “04” or “05”, the round game number R is determined to be “4”, and the release mode table is set to “short hit TBL” described later. When the stop symbol data is “06” The round game number R is determined to be “16”, and the release mode table is determined to be “2 TBL per long” which will be described later.

  Further, when the stop symbol data is “07”, the round game number R is determined to be “16” and the release mode table is determined to be “1 TBL per long”, and when the stop symbol data is “08”, the round game number R is determined. Is set to “16”, the release mode table is set to “1 TBL per development”, and when the stop symbol data is “09”, the round game number R is set to “16”, and the release mode table is set to “2 TBL per development”. When the stop symbol data is “10”, the round game number R is determined to be “16”, and the release mode table is determined to be “1 TBL per long”.

<Large winning opening open mode determination table>
FIG. 11 is a diagram showing the configuration of the big prize opening opening manner determination table determined in FIG. 10, and the open / close door 16b of the first big winning opening 16 or the like according to the big prize opening opening manner determination table shown in FIG. The opening / closing conditions of the movable piece 17b of the second grand prize winning port 17 are determined.
11 is a table that is referred to in the case of a jackpot game, and is composed of 1 TBL per long, 2 TBL per long, TBL per short, 1 TBL per development, and 2 TBL per development. .
Then, a game per long is executed based on the TBL per long, a game per short is executed based on the TBL per short, and a game per development is executed based on the TBL per development.

  In the jackpot opening mode determination table for jackpot shown in FIG. 11, the type of jackpot to be opened (the first jackpot 16 or the second jackpot 17) and the maximum round game in one jackpot game The number of times (R), the specified number indicating the maximum number of winnings in a single winning round in one round, the start interval time from the start of the big win game to the execution of the first round game, and the big winning opening in each round game Maximum number of times of opening (K), opening time of the big prize opening for one opening of each round game, closing time of the big winning opening for one opening of each round game, The closing interval time of the big prize opening from the end of one round game to the execution of the next round game and the end interval time from the end of the last round game to the end of the jackpot game are stored It has been.

  Here, at 1 TBL per length shown in FIG. 11, the open / close door 16b of the first grand prize opening 16 can be operated to open the first big prize opening 16 for a maximum of 29 seconds per round. However, when a specified number (9) of game balls wins the first grand prize opening 16 before the opening time of 29 seconds elapses, the operation of the open / close door 16b is finished and one round of the game is finished. It will be. In this case, the maximum round game count R is set to 16 rounds.

In addition, at 2 TBL per length shown in FIG. 11, as with 1 TBL per length, the first grand prize opening 16 can be opened up to 29 seconds per round by operating the door 16b of the first big prize opening 16. it can. When a prescribed number (9) of game balls wins the first grand prize opening 16 in one round, the operation of the open / close door 16b is finished, and one round of game is finished. Also in this case, the maximum number of round games R is set to 16 rounds.
However, the opening mode of the first grand prize opening 16 at 2 TBL per length is the same as 1 TBL per length from the first round to the fourth round, but the opening mode after the fifth round is different from 1 TBL per length. ing. In other words, at 2 TBL per long, after the fifth round, the maximum opening time of the first grand prize opening 16 is set to an extremely short time of 0.052 seconds, and it is difficult for the game ball to win the first big prize opening 16. It is trying to be in a state.
As described above, in this embodiment, by providing 1 TBL per length and 2 TBL per length, a jackpot game in which the number of balls that can be obtained by the player is different while the type of the big prize opening and the maximum number of round games are the same. Can be realized.

  Further, in the short hit TBL shown in FIG. 11, the movable piece 17b of the second big prize opening 17 is operated to open the second big prize opening 17 for a maximum of 0.052 seconds per round. However, also in this case, when a prescribed number (9) of game balls have won the second grand prize opening 17 in one round, the operation of the movable piece 17b is finished, and one game is finished. become. In this case, the maximum round game count R is set to 4 rounds.

  In addition, at 1 TBL per development and 2 TBL per development shown in FIG. 11, the movable piece 17 b of the second big prize opening 17 can be operated to open the second big prize opening 17 a plurality of times in one round. However, also in this case, when a prescribed number (9) of game balls wins the second big prize opening 17 for one round, the operation of the movable piece 17b of the second big prize opening 17 ends, and one The round game will end. That is, it is not always opened three times (K = 3) for one round.

Further, in this embodiment, 1TBL per development and 2TBL per development have the same opening mode up to the second round, but the opening mode is different after the third round. That is, according to 1 TBL per development, after the third round, the opening time of the second grand prize opening 17 is set to a short time of 0.052 seconds, and the game ball wins the second big prize opening 17 Although it becomes difficult, according to 2TBL per development, the opening time of the second grand prize opening 17 is set to the maximum of 29 seconds, which is the same as the first round and the second round, in the third and fourth rounds. Therefore, it becomes easy for the game ball to win the second big winning opening 17.
With this configuration, it is possible to make it difficult to determine which of the plurality of games per development is being played up to a predetermined round (second round). However, a more advantageous game per development (2 TBL per development) can be expected to be controlled.

In the present embodiment, the second half of the game per development (2nd round or after the fourth round) is in a state where it is difficult for the game ball to enter the second big prize opening 17, but the most advantageous game per development The game ball may not be in a state where it is difficult to win a prize.
In this embodiment, the opening time and closing time of 1 TBL per development and 2 TBL per development are set to exactly the same time. However, the time difference may be set so that it is difficult to determine which of the plurality of games per development is not set at exactly the same time.

As described above, in the present embodiment, “long win game” in which the first big winning opening 16 is opened in a long opening time, and “short win game” in which the second big winning opening 17 is opened in a short opening time, Three types of “big hit games” are provided, which are “games per development” that allow the second big prize opening 17 to be opened in a single round.
In the present embodiment, “big hit game” is referred to as “special game”.

  Further, as a feature of the special electric accessory actuating mode determination table shown in FIG. 10, in the second special symbol display device 21 that is actuated when a game ball enters the second start port 17, “short hit TBL "Is not determined. This is because, in the non-short-time gaming state, almost no game ball enters the second start port 17, but if a short hit is determined when a game ball enters the second start port 17, This is because even if the short-time gaming state is provided, the player's willingness to play may be reduced.

  In the present embodiment, the second special symbol display device 21 is configured not to determine “short hit TBL”, but the second special symbol display device 21 also determines “short hit TBL”. You may comprise. However, in the case of determining “short hit TBL” in the second special symbol display device 21, compared to the first special symbol display device 20 that is activated when a game ball enters the first start port 14, It is desirable that the “short TBL” is not easily determined.

  Furthermore, the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment has a variation pattern for the probability variation gaming state (for high probability gaming state) shown in FIG. 14 based on the variation pattern determination table for the normal gaming state (for low probability gaming state) shown in FIG. In the decision table, the ratio of winning the jackpot that is advantageous to the player is higher, that is, the first special symbol 11 makes it easier to win the jackpot that is advantageous to the player than during the normal game because of the first special symbol 11. It has become.

FIG. 12 is a diagram showing the structure of the opening mode table for the big winning opening at the time of a small hit determined in FIG. 10, and the second big at the time of small hitting is determined by the table for determining the opening of a big winning opening shown in FIG. The opening / closing conditions of the movable piece 17b of the winning opening 17 are set.
When the small-hit opening mode determination table shown in FIG. 12 is determined, a small-hit game in which the movable piece 17b of the second big winning opening 17 repeats opening for 0.052 seconds and closing for 2.000 seconds is executed. Is done. This small hit game is regarded as one game in which the movable piece 17b of the second big prize opening 17 repeats opening and closing four times continuously, so the concept of “round game” in the long hit game and the short hit game described above. However, the opening / closing mode of the second grand prize winning port 17 is substantially the same as that of the short hit game. Thereby, the pleasure which makes a player guess whether it is a small hit or a short win can be provided. However, if the opening / closing mode is approximated to the extent that it is impossible or difficult to discriminate whether the player is a small hit or short hit even if the opening time and closing time are not set exactly the same, the same as above The fun of gaming can be improved.

  Note that the “short hit” or “small hit” release time (0.052 seconds) is shorter than the time (about 0.6 seconds) at which one game ball is fired as described above. Even if the movable piece 17b of the winning opening 17 is opened, it is difficult to win the big winning opening 25, and the opening mode of “short win” or “small hit” can be said to be “unfavorable opening mode”. On the other hand, since the “long hit” release time (29.5 seconds) is longer than the time (about 0.6 seconds) at which one game ball is fired, it can be said to be an “advantageous release mode”.

<Variation pattern determination table>
FIGS. 13 to 15 are diagrams showing a variation pattern determination table for determining a variation pattern of a special symbol. FIG. 13 shows a normal gaming state (low level) that is referred to for a normal gaming state (for a low probability gaming state). 14 is an example of a variation pattern determination table for a high probability gaming state. FIG. 14 is an example of a variation pattern determination table for a high probability gaming state referred to in the high probability gaming state, and FIG. It is an example of the variation pattern determination table for the specific game period (for low probability gaming state) after the small hit referred to during the specific game period.
The specific game period after the end of the jackpot is determined only in the low-probability gaming state and the non-short-time gaming state at the time of winning the jackpot as described in the explanation of the jackpot end time setting data table shown in FIG. Is not.

Specifically, according to the variation pattern determination table, the type of special symbol display device, special symbol judgment random number value (winning winning or defeating), jackpot symbol random number value (jackpot symbol), presence or absence of short-time gaming state, special symbol The variation pattern is determined based on the number of holds, the reach determination random value, and the variation pattern random value.
The variation pattern is determined at the start of variation of the special symbol, and a variation pattern designation command is generated based on the determined variation pattern. This variation pattern designation command is transmitted from the main control board 110 to the effect control board 120 in the output control process.

Note that the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment is configured such that the reach is always performed in the case of a big hit or a small win, so that the reach determination random number value is not referred to in the case of a big win or a small win.
The “reach” in the present embodiment means that after a part of the combination of the production symbols 35 for notifying the transition to the special game is stopped and displayed, the remaining some of the production symbols 35 continue to be displayed in a variable manner. Say. For example, when the combination of the three-digit effect symbol 35 of “777” is set as the combination of the effect symbols 35 for informing that the game will shift to the jackpot game, the two effect symbols 35 are stopped and displayed at “7”. The state where the remaining effect symbols 35 are displayed in a variable manner.

  In addition, when the variation pattern designation command is “E6H” as the MODE, the variation pattern determined when the game ball enters the first start port 13 and the variation of the special symbol of the first special symbol display device 20 is started. When the MODE is “E7H”, a game ball enters the second starting port 14 and the second special symbol display device 21 starts to change the special symbol. Indicates that the command is a variation pattern designation command corresponding to the determined variation pattern. Then, DATA of the variation pattern designation command indicates a specific variation pattern number. That is, the variation pattern designation command is also information indicating the variation pattern.

<Variation pattern determination table for normal gaming state>
The configuration of the variation pattern determination table for the normal gaming state shown in FIG. 13 will be described.
In the variation pattern determination table, since the variation pattern of the special symbol of the first special symbol display device 20 and the variation pattern of the special symbol of the second special symbol display device 21 are provided, first, the first special symbol display device 20. The variation pattern of the special symbol will be described.

  In the variation pattern determination table for the normal gaming state shown in FIG. 13, it is determined that the special symbol determination random number value in the first special symbol display device 20 is “7” or “317” and that the jackpot is won. Is the first special symbol 1 (the special symbol stop symbol data “01”), and if the special symbol variation random value is “0” to “29”, the variation time of the special symbol is 60000 ms. Change pattern 1 is selected. At the start of the variation of the special symbol, the variation pattern designation commands “E6H” and “01H” corresponding to the variation pattern 1 are generated as the special symbol information. The variation content of the variation pattern 1 is, for example, a hit effect with reach A.

  Further, when it is determined that the special symbol determination random number value in the first special symbol display device 20 has won the jackpot, and the special symbol type is determined to be the first special symbol 1, the special symbol variation random value is “ If “30” to “59”, the variation pattern 2 having a variation time of 90000 ms is selected as the variation pattern of the special symbol. At the start of the variation of the special symbol, the variation pattern designation commands “E6H” and “02H” corresponding to the variation pattern 2 are generated. The variation content of the variation pattern 2 is, for example, a hit effect with reach B.

  Further, when it is determined that the special symbol determination random number value in the first special symbol display device 20 has won the jackpot, and the special symbol type is determined to be the first special symbol 1, the special symbol variation random value is “ If “60” to “99”, the variation pattern 41 having a variation time of 120,000 ms is selected as the variation pattern of the special symbol. At the start of the variation of the special symbol, the variation pattern designation commands “E6H” and “29H” corresponding to the variation pattern 41 are generated. The variation content of the variation pattern 41 is, for example, a hit effect with SPSP reach.

The SPSP reach is often a story in which a hero character or an enemy character appears in a reach production and battles, and if the hero character wins it, it becomes a big hit and loses if it loses.
This SPSP reach was started because the fluctuation time is longer than the fluctuation patterns 1 and 2, and the probability of being selected in the case of jackpot is set to be much higher than the probability of being selected in the case of a loss. At that time, the expectation of jackpot is very high compared to other reach production.

  Also, it is determined that the special symbol determination random number value in the first special symbol display device 20 has been won, and the type of the special symbol is the first special symbol 2, 3 (the special symbol stop symbol data “02” “03”). ), The variation pattern 3 having a variation time of 75000 ms is selected as the variation pattern of the special symbol regardless of the random numbers for special figure variation “0” to “99”. Then, at the start of the variation of the special symbol, the variation pattern designation commands “E6H” and “03H” corresponding to the variation pattern 3 are generated. The variation content of the variation pattern 3 is, for example, a symbol squeak effect that makes the expectation that the effect symbol 35 reaches a reach state with a specific symbol (for example, “7”).

  Also, it is determined that the special symbol determination random number value in the first special symbol display device 20 has been won, and the special symbol type is the first special symbol 4 or the first special symbol 5 (the special symbol stop symbol data “04 "05"), the fluctuation pattern 4 or the fluctuation pattern 5 having a fluctuation time of 60000 ms is selected as the special symbol fluctuation pattern regardless of the special figure fluctuation random values "0" to "99". At the start of the variation of the special symbol, the variation pattern designation commands “E6H”, “04H”, “E6H” and “05H” corresponding to the variation pattern 4 or the variation pattern 5 are generated. The fluctuation content of the fluctuation pattern 4 or the fluctuation pattern 5 is, for example, a chance effect that expects a big hit.

In addition, when it is determined that the special symbol determination random number value in the first special symbol display device 20 has been won, and the type of the special symbol is the first special symbol 6 (the special symbol stop symbol data “06”), Similar to the first special symbol 1, if the special figure variation random value is “0” to “29”, the above-described variation pattern 1 is selected, and the special figure variation random value is “30” to “59”. If so, the above-described variation pattern 2 is selected. If the special figure variation random value is “60” to “99”, the variation pattern 41 described above is selected.
The change pattern designation commands and change contents of the change patterns 1, 2, and 41 are as described above.

  Further, when it is determined that the special symbol determination random number value in the first special symbol display device 20 has been won by a small hit, that is, when the special symbol stop symbol data “11” “12”, Regardless of the numerical values “0” to “99”, the variation pattern 6 having a variation time of 60000 ms is selected as the variation pattern of the special symbol. At the start of the variation of the special symbol, the variation pattern designation commands “E6H” and “06H” corresponding to the variation pattern 6 are generated. The variation content of the variation pattern 6 is, for example, the same chance effect as the variation patterns 4 and 5.

Next, a case where the special symbol determination random number value in the first special symbol display device 20 is a loss other than the big hit or the small hit will be described.
If the special symbol determination random number value is lost, the variation pattern of the special symbol is determined based on the gaming state, the number of reserved balls in the first special symbol, the reach determination random number value, and the special symbol variation random value.
Specifically, when the special symbol determination random number value in the first special symbol display device 20 is lost (the special symbol stop symbol data “00”) and the gaming state is the non-short game state, the first special symbol. If the number of reserved balls is “0” to “2” and the reach determination random number value is “0” to “79”, regardless of the special figure variation random value “0” to “99”, A variation pattern 7 having a variation time of 10,000 ms is selected. Then, at the start of the variation of the special symbol, the variation pattern designation commands “E6H” and “07H” corresponding to the variation pattern 7 are generated. The variation content of the variation pattern 7 is, for example, normal variation.

On the other hand, the number of reserved balls of the first special symbol is “0” to “2”, the reach determination random number value is “80” to “99”, and the special figure variation random number value is “0” to “39”. If so, the variation pattern 8 having a variation time of 60000 ms is selected, and when the variation of the special symbol starts, variation pattern designation commands “E6H” and “08H” corresponding to the variation pattern 8 are generated. The variation content of the variation pattern 8 is, for example, a loss effect with reach A.
Similarly, the number of reserved balls of the first special symbol is “0” to “2”, the reach determination random number value is “0” to “99”, and the special figure variation random number value is “40” to “89”. ”Is selected, the variation pattern 9 having a variation time of 90000 ms is selected, and when the variation of the special symbol starts, variation pattern designation commands“ E6H ”and“ 09H ”corresponding to the variation pattern 9 are generated. The variation content of the variation pattern 9 is, for example, a loss effect with reach B.
Also, the number of reserved balls of the first special symbol is “0” to “2”, the reach determination random number value is “80” to “99”, and the special figure variation random number value is “90” to “99”. If so, the fluctuation pattern 51 having a fluctuation time of 120,000 ms is selected. Then, at the start of the variation of the special symbol, the variation pattern designation commands “E6H” and “33H” corresponding to the variation pattern 51 are generated. The variation content of the variation pattern 51 is, for example, a loss effect with SPSP reach. As described above, the probability that the fluctuation pattern 51 (SPSP reach) is selected in the case of a loss is extremely lower than that in the case of winning.

Next, if the number of reserved balls of the first special symbol is “3” and the reach determination random number value is “0” to “89”, the special figure change random number value is “0” to “99”. Regardless, the variation pattern 10 is selected. Then, at the start of the variation of the special symbol, the variation pattern designation commands “E6H” and “0AH” corresponding to the variation pattern 10 are generated. The variation content of the variation pattern 10 is, for example, a shortened variation A.
On the other hand, if the number of reserved balls of the first special symbol is “3”, the reach determination random number value is “90” to “99”, and the special figure variation random number value is “0” to “69”, If the variation pattern 8 described above is selected and the random number value for special figure variation is “70” to “99”, the variation pattern 9 described above is selected. The variation pattern designation command and variation contents corresponding to the variation patterns 8 and 9 are as described above.

Next, when the special symbol determination random number value in the first special symbol display device 20 is lost (the special symbol stop symbol data “00”) and the gaming state is the short-time gaming state, the holding ball of the first special symbol If the number is “0” “1” and the reach determination random number value is “0” to “84”, the above variation pattern 7 is selected regardless of the special figure variation random value “0” to “99”. To do. The variation pattern designation command and variation contents corresponding to the variation pattern 7 are as described above.
On the other hand, the number of reserved balls of the first special symbol is “0” “1”, the reach determination random number value is “85” to “99”, and the special figure variation random number value is “0” to “39”. If there is, the above-described variation pattern 8 is selected, and if the special figure variation random value is “40” to “89”, the variation pattern 9 is selected, and the special figure variation random value is “90” to “90”. If “99”, the above-described variation pattern 51 is selected. The variation pattern designation commands and variation contents corresponding to the variation patterns 8, 9, 51 are as described above.

Next, if the number of reserved balls of the first special symbol is “2” “3” and the reach determination random number value is “0” to “94”, the special figure variation random value “0” to “ Regardless of “99”, the variation pattern 11 having a variation time of 3000 ms is selected. Then, at the start of the variation of the special symbol, the variation pattern designation commands “E6H” and “0BH” corresponding to the variation pattern 11 are generated. The variation content of the variation pattern 11 is, for example, a shortened variation B.
On the other hand, if the number of reserved balls of the first special symbol is “3”, the reach determination random number value is “95” to “99”, and the special figure change random number value is “0” to “39”, If the above-described variation pattern 8 is selected and the random number value for special figure variation is “40” to “89”, the above-described variation pattern 9 is selected and the random number value for special figure variation is “90” to “99”. If so, the above-described variation pattern 51 is selected.
The variation pattern designation commands and variation contents corresponding to the variation patterns 8, 9, 51 are as described above.

Next, the special symbol variation pattern of the second special symbol display device 21 will be described.
In the variation pattern determination table for the normal gaming state shown in FIG. 13, it is determined that the special symbol determination random number value in the second special symbol display device 21 is “7” or “317” and the jackpot is won, and the type of the special symbol Is the second special symbol 1 (the special symbol stop symbol data “07”), if the random number value for special diagram variation is “0” to “29”, the variation pattern 1 described above is selected and the special diagram is selected. If the random number value for variation is “30” to “59”, the above-described variation pattern 2 is selected, and if the random number value for special figure variation is “60” to “99”, the above-described variation pattern 41 is selected. To do.
The fluctuation pattern designation command and fluctuation contents corresponding to the fluctuation patterns 1, 2, and 41 are the fluctuation pattern 1 of the first special symbol display device 20 described above, except that the MODE of the fluctuation pattern designation command is “E7H”. This is the same as the variation pattern designation command and variation contents corresponding to 2 and 41.

  Further, when it is determined that the special symbol determination random number value in the second special symbol display device 21 has won the jackpot, and the type of the special symbol is the second special symbol 2 (the special symbol stop symbol data “08”), Regardless of the special figure variation random values “0” to “99”, the variation pattern 3 described above is selected. The fluctuation pattern designation command and fluctuation contents corresponding to the fluctuation pattern 3 are fluctuations corresponding to the fluctuation pattern 3 of the first special symbol display device 20 described above except that the MODE of the fluctuation pattern designation command is “E7H”. It is the same as the pattern specification command and the variation contents.

  Further, when it is determined that the special symbol determination random number value in the second special symbol display device 21 has won the jackpot and the type of the special symbol is the second special symbol 3 (the special symbol stop symbol data “09”), Similar to the second special symbol 1, if the special figure variation random value is “0” to “29”, the above-described variation pattern 1 is selected, and the special figure variation random value is “30” to “59”. If so, the above-described variation pattern 2 is selected, and if the special figure variation random value is “60” to “99”, the variation pattern 41 described above is selected.

  Further, when it is determined that the special symbol determination random number value in the second special symbol display device 21 is won by a small hit, that is, when the special symbol stop symbol data “13” “14”, the special symbol variation Regardless of the random numbers “0” to “99”, the above-described variation pattern 6 is selected. The variation pattern designation command and variation contents corresponding to the variation pattern 6 are the variation pattern designation of the variation pattern 6 of the first special symbol display device 20 described above except that the MODE of the variation pattern designation command is “E7H”. Same as command and variable contents.

  When the special symbol determination random number value in the second special symbol display device 21 is lost (special symbol stop symbol data “00”), the variable pattern designation command MODE is “E7H”, except that Since the special symbol determination random number value in the 1 special symbol display device 20 is the same as the case of losing, the description is omitted.

<Variation pattern determination table for probability variation gaming state>
Next, the configuration of the variation pattern determination table for the probability variation gaming state shown in FIG. 14 will be described.
As described above, in the variation pattern determination table, the variation pattern of the special symbol of the first special symbol display device 20 and the variation pattern of the special symbol of the second special symbol display device 21 are provided. The special symbol variation pattern of the special symbol display device 20 will be described.

  In the variation pattern determination table for the probability variation gaming state shown in FIG. 14, the special symbol determination random numbers in the first special symbol display device 20 are “7” “37” “67” “97” “127” “157” “187”. "217" "247" "277" "317" "337" "367" "397" "427" "457" "487" "517" "547" "577" If the symbol type is the first special symbol 1 (stop symbol data “01”) and the random number value for special symbol variation is “0” to “29”, the variation pattern 21 having a variation time of 40000 ms is selected. . At the start of the variation of the special symbol, the variation pattern designation commands “E6H” and “15H” corresponding to the variation pattern 21 are generated as the special symbol information. The variation content of the variation pattern 21 is a hit effect with reach C, for example.

Further, when it is determined that the special symbol determination random number value in the first special symbol display device 20 has won the jackpot and the type of the special symbol is the first special symbol 1 (stop symbol data “01”), the special symbol variation If the random number value is “30” to “59”, the variation pattern 22 having a variation time of 80000 ms is selected. Then, at the start of variation of the special symbol, variation pattern designation commands “E6H” and “16H” corresponding to the variation pattern 22 are generated. The variation content of the variation pattern 22 is, for example, a hit effect with reach D.
Further, when it is determined that the special symbol determination random number value in the first special symbol display device 20 has won the jackpot, and the special symbol type is determined to be the first special symbol 1, the special symbol variation random value is “ If “60” to “99”, the variation pattern 61 having a variation time of 120,000 ms is selected as the variation pattern of the special symbol. Then, at the start of the variation of the special symbol, the variation pattern designation commands “E6H” and “3DH” corresponding to the variation pattern 41 are generated. The variation content of the variation pattern 61 is, for example, a hit effect with SPSP reach.

  In addition, it is determined that the special symbol determination random number value in the first special symbol display device 20 has been won, and the type of the special symbol is the first special symbol 2 or 3 (stop symbol data “02” “03”). For example, the variation pattern 23 having a variation time of 60000 ms is selected regardless of the special figure variation random values “0” to “99”. Then, at the start of the variation of the special symbol, the variation pattern designation commands “E6H” and “17H” corresponding to the variation pattern 23 are generated. The variation content of the variation pattern 23 is, for example, the above-described symbol curling effect.

  In addition, it is determined that the special symbol determination random number in the first special symbol display device 20 has been won, and the special symbol type is the first special symbol 4 or the first special symbol 5 (stop symbol data “04” “05” ”), The fluctuation pattern 24 or the fluctuation pattern 25 having a fluctuation time of 60000 ms is selected regardless of the special figure fluctuation random values“ 0 ”to“ 99 ”. At the start of the variation of the special symbol, the variation pattern designation command “E6H” “18H” or “E6H” “19H” corresponding to the variation pattern 24 or the variation pattern 25 is generated. The variation content of the variation pattern 24 or 25 is, for example, the chance effect described above.

In addition, when it is determined that the special symbol determination random value in the first special symbol display device 20 has won the jackpot, and the type of the special symbol is the first special symbol 6 (stop symbol data “06”), the first As with the special symbol 1, if the random number value for special figure fluctuation is “0” to “29”, the above-described fluctuation pattern 21 is selected, and if the random value for special figure fluctuation is “30” to “59”. The above-described variation pattern 22 is selected, and if the random number value for special figure variation is “60” to “99”, the above-described variation pattern 61 is selected.
The variation pattern designation command and variation contents corresponding to the variation patterns 21, 22, 61 are as described above.

  Further, when it is determined that the special symbol determination random number value in the first special symbol display device 20 has been won by a small hit, that is, when the special symbol stop symbol data “11” “12”, Regardless of the numerical values “0” to “99”, the fluctuation pattern 26 having a fluctuation time of 60000 ms is selected. Then, at the start of the variation of the special symbol, the variation pattern designation commands “E6H” and “1AH” corresponding to the variation pattern 26 are generated. The variation content of the variation pattern 26 is the same chance effect as the variation patterns 24 and 25 described above, for example.

Next, a case where the special symbol determination random number value in the first special symbol display device 20 is a loss other than the big hit or the small hit will be described.
When the special symbol determination random number value is lost, the variation pattern of the special symbol is determined based on the gaming state, the number of reserved balls of the first special symbol, the reach determination random number value, and the special symbol variation random value.
Specifically, when the special symbol determination random number value in the first special symbol display device 20 is lost (stop symbol data “00”) and the gaming state is the non-short game state, the first special symbol is suspended. A special symbol variation pattern is determined based on the number of balls, the reach determination random number value, and the special diagram variation random value.
Specifically, if the number of reserved balls of the first special symbol is “0” to “2” and the reach determination random number value is “0” to “79”, the random number value for special figure variation “0” The variation pattern 27 having a variation time of 10000 ms is selected regardless of "-" 99. At the start of the variation of the special symbol, the variation pattern designation commands “E6H” and “1BH” corresponding to the variation pattern 27 are generated. The variation content of the variation pattern 27 is, for example, normal variation.

On the other hand, the number of reserved balls of the first special symbol is “0” to “2”, the reach determination random number value is “80” to “99”, and the special figure variation random number value is “0” to “39”. If so, the variation pattern 28 having a variation time of 40,000 ms is selected. If the random number value for special figure variation is “40” to “89”, the variation pattern 29 having a variation time of 80000 ms is selected. If the special figure variation random value is “90” to “99”, the variation pattern 71 having a variation time of 120,000 ms is selected. At the start of the variation of the special symbol, the variation pattern designation commands “E6H” “28H”, “E6H” “29H” or “E6H” “47H” corresponding to the variation pattern 28, the variation pattern 29, and the variation pattern 71 are generated. .
The variation content of the variation pattern 28 is, for example, a loss effect with reach C, the variation content of the variation pattern 29 is, for example, a loss effect with reach D, and the variation content of the variation pattern 71 is accompanied by SPSP reach as described above. It is a loss production.

Next, when the number of reserved balls of the first special symbol is “3” and the reach determination random number value is “0” to “89”, the special figure change random number value is “0” to “99”. Regardless, the variation pattern 30 having a variation time of 5000 ms is selected. Then, at the start of the variation of the special symbol, the variation pattern designation commands “E6H” and “1EH” corresponding to the variation pattern 30 are generated. The variation content of the variation pattern 30 is a shortened variation A, for example.
On the other hand, if the number of reserved balls of the first special symbol is “3”, the reach determination random number value is “90” to “99”, and the special figure variation random number value is “0” to “39”, If the above-described variation pattern 28 is selected and the random number value for special figure variation is “40” to “89”, the above-described variation pattern 29 is selected and the random number value for special figure variation is “90” to “99”. If so, the above-described variation pattern 71 is selected. The variation pattern designation command and variation contents corresponding to the variation patterns 28, 29, 71 are as described above.

Next, when the random number value for special symbol determination in the first special symbol is lost (stop symbol data “00”) and the gaming state is the short-time gaming state, the number of reserved balls in the first special symbol is “0” “ If the random number value for reach determination is “0” to “84”, the variation pattern 27 described above is selected regardless of the random number values for special figure variation “0” to “99”. The variation pattern designation command and variation contents corresponding to the variation pattern 27 are as described above.
On the other hand, the number of reserved balls of the first special symbol is “0” “1”, the reach determination random number value is “85” to “99”, and the special figure variation random number value is “0” to “39”. If there is, the above-mentioned variation pattern 28 is selected, and if the special figure variation random value is “40” to “89”, the above-described variation pattern 29 is selected, and the special figure variation random value is “90” to “90”. If “99”, the above-described variation pattern 71 is selected. The variation pattern designation command and variation contents corresponding to the variation patterns 28, 29, 71 are as described above.

Next, if the number of reserved balls of the first special symbol is “2” “3” and the reach determination random number value is “0” to “94”, the special figure variation random value “0” to “ Regardless of “99”, the variation pattern 31 having a variation time of 3000 ms is selected. Then, at the start of the variation of the special symbol, the variation pattern designation commands “E6H” and “1FH” corresponding to the variation pattern 31 are generated. The variation content of the variation pattern 31 is, for example, a shortened variation B.
On the other hand, if the number of reserved balls of the first special symbol is “3”, the reach determination random number value is “95” to “99”, and the special figure change random number value is “0” to “39”, If the above-described variation pattern 28 is selected and the random number value for special figure variation is “40” to “89”, the above-described variation pattern 29 is selected and the random number value for special figure variation is “90” to “99”. If so, the above-described variation pattern 71 is selected. The variation pattern designation command and variation contents corresponding to the variation patterns 28, 29, 71 are as described above.

Next, the fluctuation pattern of the second special symbol display device 21 will be described.
In the variation pattern determination table for the probability variation gaming state shown in FIG. 14, it is determined that the special symbol determination random number value in the second special symbol display device 21 is won and the special symbol type is the second special symbol 1. If the random number value for special figure fluctuation is “0” to “29”, the above-described fluctuation pattern 21 is selected, and if the random number value for special figure fluctuation is “30” to “59”, the fluctuation described above is selected. If the pattern 22 is selected and the random number value for special figure variation is “60” to “99”, the variation pattern 61 described above is selected.
The fluctuation pattern designation command and fluctuation contents corresponding to the fluctuation patterns 21, 22, 61 are the fluctuation pattern 21 of the first special symbol display device 20 described above except that the MODE of the fluctuation pattern designation command is “E7H”. , 22, 61 are the same as the variation pattern designation command and the variation content.

Further, if the special symbol determination random number value in the second special symbol display device 21 is determined to have been won, and the special symbol type is the second special symbol 2 (stop symbol data “08”), the special symbol variation Regardless of the random number value “0” to “99”, the above-described variation pattern 23 is selected. The variation pattern designation command and variation contents corresponding to the variation pattern 23 are the variation pattern designation of the variation pattern 23 of the first special symbol display device 20 described above except that the MODE of the variation pattern designation command is “E7H”. Same as command and variable contents.
In addition, when it is determined that the special symbol determination random number value in the second special symbol display device 21 has won the jackpot and the type of the special symbol is the second special symbol 3 (stop symbol data “09”), the second As with the special symbol 1, if the random number value for special figure fluctuation is “0” to “29”, the above-described fluctuation pattern 21 is selected, and if the random value for special figure fluctuation is “30” to “59”. The above-described variation pattern 22 is selected, and if the random number value for special figure variation is “60” to “99”, the above-described variation pattern 61 is selected.

  Further, when it is determined that the special symbol determination random number value in the second special symbol display device 21 is won by a small hit, that is, when the stop symbol data is “13” “14”, the special symbol variation random value is Regardless of “0” to “99”, the above-described variation pattern 26 is selected. The variation pattern designation command and variation contents corresponding to the variation pattern 26 are the variation pattern designation of the variation pattern 26 of the first special symbol display device 20 except that the MODE of the variation pattern designation command is “E7H”. Same as command and variable contents.

  When the special symbol determination random number in the second special symbol display device 21 is lost (stop symbol data “00”), the first special symbol display is performed except that the MODE of the variation pattern designation command is “E7H”. Since the random number value for special symbol determination in the device 20 is the same as the case of losing, the description is omitted.

<Change pattern determination table for specific game period after small hit>
Next, the configuration of the variation pattern determination table for the specific game period after the small hit shown in FIG. 15 will be described.
First, the fluctuation pattern of the first special symbol display device 20 will be described.
In the variation pattern determination table for the specific game period after the small hit shown in FIG. 15, it is determined that the jackpot is won when the special symbol determination random number value in the first special symbol display device 20 is “7” “317”. When the special symbol type is the first special symbol 1 and the random number value for special symbol variation is “0” to “29”, the variation pattern 21 having a variation time of 40000 ms is selected. At the start of the variation of the special symbol, the variation pattern designation commands “E6H” and “15H” as special symbol information are generated. The variation content of the variation pattern 21 is a hit effect with reach C, for example.

  Further, when it is determined that the special symbol determination random number value in the first special symbol display device 20 has won the jackpot, and the special symbol type is the first special symbol 1, the special symbol variation random value is “30” to If “59”, the variation pattern 22 having a variation time of 80000 ms is selected. In this case, the fluctuation pattern designation commands “E6H” and “16H” are generated. The variation content of the variation pattern 22 is, for example, a hit effect with reach D.

  Further, when it is determined that the special symbol determination random number value in the first special symbol display device 20 has won the jackpot and the special symbol type is determined to be the first special symbol 1, the special symbol variation random value is “ If “60” to “99”, the variation pattern 61 having a variation time of 120,000 ms is selected as the variation pattern of the special symbol. In this case, the fluctuation pattern designation commands “E6H” and “3DH” are generated. The variation content of the variation pattern 61 is, for example, a hit effect with SPSP reach.

  Further, if it is determined that the special symbol determination random number value in the first special symbol display device 20 has won the jackpot and the type of the special symbol is the first special symbol 2 or 3, regardless of the special symbol variation random value. A fluctuation pattern 23 having a fluctuation time of 60000 ms is set. In this case, variation pattern designation commands “E6H” and “17H” are generated. The variation content of the variation pattern 23 is, for example, a design-striking effect that expects the effect symbol to reach a reach state with a specific symbol.

  In addition, if it is determined that the special symbol determination random value in the first special symbol display device 20 has won the jackpot and the type of the special symbol is the first special symbol 4 or the first special symbol 5, the special symbol variation disturbance Regardless of the numerical value, the fluctuation pattern 24 or the fluctuation pattern 25 having a fluctuation time of 60000 ms is set, and the fluctuation pattern designation commands “E6H”, “18H”, “E6H” and “19H” are generated at the start of the special symbol fluctuation. The variation content of the variation pattern 24 or 25 is, for example, a chance effect that expects a big hit.

Further, when it is determined that the special symbol determination random number value in the first special symbol display device 20 has won the jackpot and the type of the special symbol is the first special symbol 6, the special symbol as in the first special symbol 1 above. If the random number value for variation is “0” to “29”, the above-described variation pattern 21 is set, and if the random number value for special figure variation is “30” to “59”, the above-described variation pattern 22 is set. If the random number value for special figure fluctuation is “60” to “99”, the above-described fluctuation pattern 61 is selected.
The fluctuation pattern designation commands and fluctuation contents of the fluctuation patterns 21, 22, 61 are as described above.

  When the special symbol determination random number value in the first special symbol display device 20 is determined to be a small hit, a variation pattern 26 having a variation time of 60000 ms is set regardless of the special symbol variation random value, and the special symbol is set. At the start of fluctuation, fluctuation pattern designation commands “E6H” and “1AH” are generated. The fluctuation content of the fluctuation pattern 26 is the same chance effect as the fluctuation patterns 24 and 25.

Next, a case where the special symbol determination random number value in the first special symbol display device 20 is a loss other than the big hit or the small hit will be described.
When the special symbol determination random number value is lost, the variation pattern of the special symbol is determined based on the number of reserved balls of the first special symbol, the reach determination random value, and the special symbol variation random value.
Specifically, when the number of reserved balls of the first special symbol is “0” to “2” and the reach determination random number value is “0” to “79”, the special figure fluctuation random value “0” The fluctuation pattern 27 is set so that the fluctuation time is set to 10000 ms regardless of "" to "99". At the start of the variation of the special symbol, the variation pattern designation commands “E6H” and “1BH” are generated. The fluctuation content of the fluctuation pattern 27 is a normal fluctuation.
On the other hand, the number of reserved balls of the first special symbol is “0” to “2”, the reach determination random number value is “80” to “99”, and the special figure variation random number value is “0” to “39”. In this case, the variation pattern 28 with a variation time of 60000 ms is set. When the random number value for special figure variation is “40” to “59”, the variation pattern 29 with a variation time of 90000 ms is set. If the random number value for special figure fluctuation is “60” to “99”, the above-mentioned fluctuation pattern 61 is selected. And, when the special symbol fluctuation starts, the fluctuation pattern designation commands “E6H”, “1CH”, “E6H”, “ 1DH ", or" E6H "or" 47H ".
The variation content of the variation pattern 28 is a loss effect with reach C, and the variation content of the variation pattern 29 is a loss effect with reach D, which is the above-described loss effect with SPSP reach.

Next, when the number of reserved balls of the first special symbol is “3” and the reach determination random number value is “0” to “89”, the special figure change random number value is “0” to “99”. Regardless, the variation pattern 30 with a variation time of 5000 ms is set. Then, at the start of the variation of the special symbol, the variation pattern designation commands “E6H” and “1EH” are generated. The variation content of the variation pattern 30 is a shortened variation A.
On the other hand, when the number of reserved balls of the first special symbol is “3”, the reach determination random number value is “90” to “99”, and the special figure variation random number value is “0” to “39”, When the above-described fluctuation pattern 28 is set and the special figure fluctuation random values are “40” to “89”, the above-described fluctuation pattern 29 is set and the special figure fluctuation random values are “90” to “99”. If so, the above-described variation pattern 61 is selected.
The variation pattern designation commands and variation contents of the variation patterns 28, 29, and 61 are as described above.

Next, the fluctuation pattern of the second special symbol display device 21 will be described.
In the variation pattern determination table for the specific period after the small hit shown in FIG. 15, it is determined that the special symbol determination random number value in the second special symbol display device 21 has won the jackpot, and the type of the special symbol is the second special symbol. 1, if the special figure variation random value is “0” to “29”, the above variation pattern 21 is set, and if the special figure variation random value is “30” to “59”, If the variation pattern 22 described above is set and the random number value for special figure variation is “60” to “99”, the variation pattern 61 described above is set.
The variation pattern designation command and variation contents of the variation patterns 21, 22, 61 are the variation patterns 21, 22 of the first special symbol display device 20 described above except that the MODE of the variation pattern designation command is “E7H”. , 61 are the same as the fluctuation pattern designation command and the fluctuation contents.

In addition, if the special symbol determination random number value in the second special symbol display device 21 is determined to have won the jackpot and the type of the special symbol is the second special symbol 2, the special symbol variation random value “0” to “ Regardless of “99”, the above-described variation pattern 23 is set. The variation pattern designation command and variation content of the variation pattern 23 are the variation pattern designation command of the variation pattern 23 of the first special symbol display device 20 described above, except that the MODE of the variation pattern designation command is “E7H”. It is the same as the contents of fluctuation.
Further, when it is determined that the special symbol determination random number value in the second special symbol display device 21 has won the jackpot and the type of the special symbol is the second special symbol 3, the special symbol is the same as the second special symbol 1. If the random number value for variation is “0” to “29”, the above-described variation pattern 21 is set, and if the random number value for special figure variation is “30” to “59”, the above-described variation pattern 22 is set. If the random number value for special figure fluctuation is “60” to “99”, the fluctuation pattern 61 described above is set.

  In addition, when the special symbol determination random number value in the second special symbol display device 21 is determined to be a small hit, the above-described variation pattern 26 is set regardless of the special symbol variation random value “0” to “99”. To do. The fluctuation pattern designation command and fluctuation contents of the fluctuation pattern 26 are the fluctuation pattern designation command and fluctuation pattern of the fluctuation pattern 26 of the first special symbol display device 20 described above, except that the MODE of the fluctuation pattern designation command is “E7H”. It is the same as the contents of fluctuation.

  When the random number value for special symbol determination in the second special symbol display device 21 is lost, it is for special symbol determination in the first special symbol display device 20 except that the MODE of the variation pattern designation command is “E7H”. Since the random number value is the same as the case of losing, the description is omitted.

  As described above, in the variation pattern determination table for the normal gaming state (for low probability gaming state) shown in FIG. 13 and the variation pattern determination table for the high probability gaming state shown in FIG. Even so, it is configured such that different variation patterns are determined. Therefore, it is possible to distinguish between a variation pattern determined for a high probability gaming state and a variation pattern determined for a low probability gaming state depending on the type of variation pattern.

Similarly, the variation pattern determination table for the normal gaming state (for low probability gaming state) shown in FIG. 13, and the variation pattern determination table for the specific gaming period (for low probability gaming state) after the small hit shown in FIG. Then, even if the same random number value or the like is referred to, different variation patterns are determined.
Therefore, according to the type of the variation pattern, it is possible to distinguish whether it is a normal gaming state or a specific gaming period after a small hit. In contrast, the variation pattern determination table for the high probability gaming state shown in FIG. 14 and the variation pattern determination table for the specific gaming period (for low probability gaming state) shown in FIG. 15 have the same variation. The pattern can be determined. Therefore, it becomes impossible to distinguish between the low probability gaming state and the high probability gaming state depending on the type of the variation pattern.

  Furthermore, as a feature of the variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 13 to FIG. 15, the special symbol variation time is set to be short when the gaming state is the short-time gaming state when the jackpot determination result is a loss. . For example, in the variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 13, if the number of reserved balls is “2” or “3” when the jackpot determination result is a loss, the game is based on the reach determination random number value in the short-time game state. The variation pattern 11 (shortening variation B) with a variation time of 3000 ms is set with a probability of 95%, but in the non-time-saving gaming state, the variation pattern 10 (shortening variation A) with a variation time exceeding 3000 ms is determined. Is done. In this manner, the variation time is set to be short when the time-saving gaming state is entered.

  Furthermore, the variation pattern determination tables shown in FIGS. 13 and 14 are configured such that the reach is easier when the number of reserved balls is smaller than when the number of retained balls is large. For example, in the variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 13, in the non-time-saving gaming state, the probability of reaching when the jackpot determination result of the first special symbol is lost indicates that the number of reserved balls is “0” to “ When it is “2”, it is 20%, whereas when it is “3”, it is set to 10%.

  When configured in this way, when the number of reserved balls is small, it is easier to reach, so when the number of reserved balls is small, the rate of selection of, for example, the fluctuation patterns 8 and 9 is increased. Therefore, if the player continues to play during the reach period, there is a high possibility that a new reserved ball will be generated during the reach period, and the player's willingness to play will be reduced by stopping the fluctuation of special symbols. It can be prevented from being damaged.

<Normal electric accessory operation mode determination table>
FIG. 16 is a diagram showing a normal electric accessory actuating mode determination table. FIG. 16 (a) is a table referred to in the non-short game state, and FIG. 16 (b) is referred to in the short time game state. It is a table.
Specifically, when the long open symbol is determined by the normal symbol lottery performed due to the passing of the game ball to the gate 15, if the gaming state is a non-short game state, the long open symbol TBL1 is used. Thus, the start opening / closing solenoid 14c is energized. According to the long opening TBL1, the second start port 14 is opened twice, and the total opening time is controlled to 4.200 seconds.
In addition, when the short opening symbol is determined in the non-short game state, the start opening / closing solenoid 14c is energized based on the short opening TBL1. According to the short opening TBL1, the second start port 14 is opened once, and the total opening time is controlled to 0.200 seconds.

On the other hand, when the long open symbol is determined, if the game state is the short-time game state, the start opening / closing solenoid 14c is energized based on the long open TBL2. According to the long opening TBL2, the second start port 14 is opened once, and the total opening time is controlled to be 5.000 seconds.
Further, when the short opening symbol is determined in the short-time gaming state, the start opening / closing solenoid 14c is energized based on the short opening TBL2. According to this short opening TBL2, the second start port 14 is opened once, and the total opening time is controlled to 3.000 seconds.

FIG. 17 is a time chart showing the energization timing of the start port opening / closing solenoid 14c for each table.
As shown in FIG. 17 (a), when the second starting port 14 is controlled with reference to the long opening TBL1, the second starting port 14 is first opened for 0.2 seconds and then closed for 4 seconds. Again for 4 seconds.
Further, as shown in FIG. 17B, when the second start port 14 is controlled with reference to the long opening TBL2, the second start port 14 is opened for 5.0 seconds.
On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 17 (c), when the second starting port 14 is controlled with reference to the short opening TBL1, the second starting port 14 is opened only for 0.2 seconds. As shown in (d), when the second start port 14 is controlled with reference to the short opening TBL2, the second start port 14 is opened for 3.0 seconds.

<Special symbol pre-judgment table>
FIG. 18 is a diagram showing a prior determination table for determining in advance the results of the big hit lottery.
The pre-determination table shown in FIG. 18 shows the types of special symbol display devices (types of start port detection switches that detect that a game ball has won a start port), special symbol determination random numbers, jackpot symbol random numbers, reach Based on the determination random number value or the like, winning information for determining the result of the jackpot lottery in advance is generated. Then, based on the generated winning information, a start winning designation command for determining the result of the jackpot lottery in advance is generated.

  Here, the start winning designation command is composed of 1-byte MODE data for identifying the command classification and 1-byte DATA data indicating the content (function) of the command. In the present embodiment, when the MODE data is “E8H”, a start winning designation command corresponding to the winning of the game ball is shown at the first start opening 13, and when the MODE data is “E9H”, the second start opening is indicated. 14 shows a start winning designation command corresponding to the winning of a game ball.

First, the prior determination table of the first special symbol display device 20 will be described.
In the special symbol prior determination table shown in FIG. 18, the special symbol determination random number value in the first special symbol display device 20 is determined to be a big hit of “7” or “317”, and the type of the special symbol is the first special symbol 1. (Stop symbol data is “01”), and when the game state is the non-short-time game state and the random number value for special figure variation is “0” to “29”, the winning information 1 is set. Then, when a game ball wins the first start port 13, start winning designation commands “E8H” and “01H” are generated.

  Further, when it is determined that the special symbol determination random number value in the first special symbol display device 20 has been won, and the special symbol type is the first special symbol 1 and the gaming state is the non-short game state, If the random number value is “30” to “99”, the winning information 2 is set. Then, when a game ball wins the first start port 13, start winning designation commands “E8H” and “02H” are generated.

  In addition, if it is determined that the special symbol determination random number value in the first special symbol display device 20 has won the jackpot, the special symbol type is the first special symbol 2 or 3, and the gaming state is a non-short game state. The winning information 3 is set regardless of the random numbers “0” to “99” for changing the figure. Then, when a game ball wins at the first start port 13, start winning designation commands “E8H” and “03H” are generated.

  In addition, it is determined that the special symbol determination random number value in the first special symbol display device 20 has won the jackpot, the special symbol type is the first special symbol 4 or the first special symbol 5, and the gaming state is the non-short game state. If there is, the winning information 4 or the winning information 5 is set regardless of the special figure changing random numbers “0” to “99”, and the start winning designation command “E8H” “04H” or “E8H” “05H” is generated. To do.

  Further, when it is determined that the special symbol determination random number value in the first special symbol display device 20 has won the jackpot, the special symbol type is the first special symbol 6, and the gaming state is the non-short game state, the first As with the special symbol 1, if the random number value for special figure variation is “0” to “29”, the winning information 1 is set, and if the random number value for special figure variation is “30” to “99”, the prize is won. Information 2 is set. The start winning designation commands of the winning information 1 and 2 are as described above.

  In addition, when the special symbol determination random number value in the first special symbol display device 20 is determined to be a small hit and the gaming state is a non-short-time gaming state, regardless of the special symbol variation random value “0” to “99”. Then, the winning information 6 is set, and start winning designation commands “E8H” and “06H” are generated.

Next, a case where the special symbol determination random number value in the first special symbol display device 20 is a loss other than the big hit or the small hit will be described.
When the special symbol determination random number value is lost and the gaming state is the non-short game state, the winning information is determined based on the reach determination random value and the special symbol variation random value.
Specifically, when the reach determination random number value is “0” to “89”, the winning information 7 is set regardless of the special figure variation random value “0” to “99”, and the start winning designation command is set. “E8H” and “07H” are generated.
On the other hand, when the reach determination random value is “90” to “99” and the special figure variation random value is “0” to “69”, the winning information 8 is set and the special figure variation random value is “70”. In the case of "" to "99", the winning information 9 is set. Then, when a game ball wins at the first start port 13, a start winning designation command “E8H” “08H” or “E8H” “09H” is generated.

  In addition, during the short-time game, regardless of whether the special symbol determination random number in the first special symbol display device 20 is a big hit, a small hit, or a lost game, Setting of winning information corresponding to winning of a game ball and generation of a start winning designation command are not performed.

  As will be described later, the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment is a type of gaming machine that prioritizes symbol variation corresponding to the second special symbol display device 21. In this type of gaming machine, as a result of the prior determination as to whether or not the random number value for special symbol determination in the first special symbol display device 20 in which the symbol variation is not prioritized during the short-time game is won by the jackpot, When the player is informed of the jackpot and the jackpot by a pre-decision effect, the player is informed that the jackpot is present on the first special symbol display device 20 where the symbol variation is not prioritized. In the state where the jackpot of the first special symbol display device 20 is kept on hold by winning the game ball at the second starting port where the symbol variation is performed with priority, the jackpot lottery in the second special symbol display device 21 is held. Can receive. In this case, the gambling ability of the gaming machine is remarkably increased, which is not appropriate. Therefore, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, as described above, setting of winning information and generation of a starting winning designation command corresponding to the winning of a game ball at the first starting port 13 which is the non-priority side during the short-time game are generated. Do not do.

Next, the prior determination table of the second special symbol display device 21 will be described.
In the special symbol prior determination table shown in FIG. 18, the special symbol determination random number value in the second special symbol display device 21 is determined to be a big hit of “7” or “317”, and the type of the special symbol is the second special symbol 1. At this time, if the special figure variation random value is “0” to “29”, the winning information 11 is set, and if the special figure variation random value is “30” to “99”, the prize information 12 is set. Set. Then, when a game ball wins at the second start opening 14, a start winning designation command “E9H” “01H” or “E9H” “01H” is generated.

In addition, if the special symbol determination random number value in the second special symbol display device 21 is determined to have won the jackpot and the type of the special symbol is the second special symbol 2, the special symbol variation random value “0” to “ Regardless of “99”, the winning information 13 is set. Then, when a game ball wins at the first start port 13, start winning designation commands “E9H” and “03H” are generated.
Further, when it is determined that the special symbol determination random number value in the second special symbol display device 21 has won the jackpot and the type of the special symbol is the second special symbol 3, the special symbol is the same as the second special symbol 1. If the random number for variation is “0” to “29”, the winning information 11 is set, and if the random number for changing the special figure is “30” to “99”, the winning information 12 is set. Then, when a game ball wins at the second start opening 14, a start winning designation command “E9H” “01H” or “E9H” “01H” is generated.

  When the special symbol determination random number value in the second special symbol display device 21 is determined to be a small hit, the winning information 14 is set irrespective of the special symbol variation random value “0” to “99”. Then, when a game ball wins at the second start opening 14, start winning designation commands “E9H” and “04H” are generated.

Next, a case where the special symbol determination random number value in the second special symbol display device 21 is a loss other than the big hit or the small hit will be described.
When the special symbol determination random number value is lost, the game state is the non-short game state, and the reach determination random number value is “0” to “89”, the special symbol variation random value “0” to “99” Regardless of, winning information 15 is set, and start winning designation commands “E9H” and “05H” are generated.
On the other hand, the special symbol determination random number value is lost, the gaming state is a non-short game state, the reach determination random value is “90” to “99”, and the special symbol variation random value is “0” to “69”. In this case, the winning information 16 is set, and when the special figure changing random value is “70” to “99”, the winning information 17 is set. Then, when a game ball wins at the second start opening 14, a start winning designation command “E9H” “06H” or “E9H” “07H” is generated.

Further, when the special symbol determination random number value is lost, the game state is the short-time game state, and the reach determination random number value is “0” to “94”, the special symbol variation random value “0” to “99” Regardless of “”, winning information 15 is set, and start winning designation commands “E9H” and “05H” are generated.
Also, the special symbol determination random number value is lost, the gaming state is the short-time gaming state, the reach determination random number value is “90” to “99”, and the special symbol variation random value is “0” to “69”. In this case, the winning information 16 is set, and when the special figure changing random value is “70” to “99”, the winning information 17 is set. Then, when a game ball wins at the second start opening 14, a start winning designation command “E9H” “06H” or “E9H” “07H” is generated.

As described above, in the special symbol pre-determination table, the special symbol determination random number value determines whether it is “big hit”, “small hit”, or “lost”, and the big hit symbol random value for “long hit”, “per development”, The type of special game “short win” and “whether or not to shift to the high probability game state” are determined.
Furthermore, because the reach determination random number value determines whether or not a reach has occurred, it is possible to determine the type of jackpot and the presence or absence of a reach before starting the change of special symbols by using the DATA data of the start winning designation command It becomes. For example, if the start prize designation command is “E8H” or “01H” in the prize information 1, it is possible to discriminate information such as the first start slot prize and the probability variation length. In addition, since it is always accompanied by “reach” in the case of a jackpot, it can also be determined that a reach occurs due to a jackpot.

  The prior determination table shown in FIG. 18 is similar to the variation pattern determination table for the normal gaming state shown in FIG. However, the prior determination table shown in FIG. 18 is used at the time of winning a game ball at the start, whereas the special symbol change pattern determination table shown in FIG. 13 is used at the start of special symbol change. Yes. Furthermore, it is different whether or not “the number of reserved balls” is referred to. For this reason, in the prior determination table shown in FIG. 18, it is possible to determine the type of jackpot or reach, but it is impossible to determine [normal fluctuation] and “shortening fluctuation”.

<Description of gaming state>
Next, the gaming state when the game progresses will be described.
In the present embodiment, the game progresses in any one of the “low probability gaming state”, “high probability gaming state”, “time / short gaming state”, and “non-time / short gaming state”.
However, while the game is in progress, if the game state is “low probability game state” or “high probability game state”, it is always “time-short game state” or “non-time-short game state”. In other words, when it is “low probability gaming state” and “short-time gaming state”, “low probability gaming state” and “non-short-time gaming state”, and “high probability gaming state” There are a case of “time-short gaming state” and a case of “high-probability gaming state” and “non-time-short gaming state”.
Further, in the case of the “low probability gaming state” and the “non-short-time gaming state”, there are a specific game period after the small hit and a non-specific game period after the small hit. In the case of the “low probability gaming state” and the “non-short game state”, when the game period is not the specific game period after the end of the small hit, it is referred to as a “normal gaming state”.

  In the present embodiment, the “low probability gaming state” means that in the jackpot lottery performed on the condition that a game ball has entered the first starting port 13 or the second starting port 14, the winning probability of the jackpot is 1 / The game state set to 299.5. The jackpot winning here is to acquire a right to execute a “long win game” or a “short win game” which will be described later.

  On the other hand, the “high probability gaming state” means a gaming state in which the jackpot winning probability is set to 1 / 29.95. Therefore, in the “high probability gaming state”, it is easier to acquire the right to execute “game per long” or “game per short” than in the “low probability gaming state”.

In the present embodiment, the “non-short game state” means that the time required for the lottery is set to 10 seconds in the normal symbol lottery performed on the condition that the game ball has passed through the gate 15 and the game is long open. A game in which the total opening time of the second starting port 14 when the symbol is determined is set to 4.2 seconds and the total opening time of the second starting port 14 when the short symbol is determined is set to 0.2 seconds State.
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 gate 15, the time required for the lottery is set to 1 second, and the long open symbol Is a gaming state in which the total opening time of the second starting port 14 is determined to be 5 seconds, and the total opening time of the second starting port 14 is determined to be 3 seconds when the short opening symbol is determined.

  Also, in the “short-time gaming state”, the probability of winning in the normal symbol lottery is higher than in the “non-short-time gaming state”. Therefore, in the “short time gaming state”, the second start port 14 is more easily controlled to the second mode as long as the game ball passes through the gate 15 than in the “non-short time gaming state”. As a result, in the “short-time gaming state”, the player can advance the game without consuming the game ball, and the game efficiency can be greatly increased as compared to the non-short-time gaming state.

Furthermore, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the game ball enters the second start port 14, the winning percentage that is advantageous to the player is greater than when the game ball enters the first start port 13. Therefore, during the short-time game, it is easier to win a jackpot advantageous to the player than during the normal game.
Note that the probability of winning in the normal symbol lottery may be set so that it does not change in any of the “non-short-time gaming state” and the “time-short gaming state”.

  In this embodiment, the “specific game period after the end of the small hit” is a variation pattern determination table (FIG. 5) that can determine the same effect as the high probability game state in order to have an expectation that the state is a high probability game state. 15) refers to the game period referred to.

Next, the progress of the game in the gaming machine 1 will be described using a flowchart.
<Main processing of main control board>
FIG. 19 is a flowchart for explaining main processing by the main control board.
When power is supplied from the power supply board 170, a system reset occurs in the main CPU 111, and the main CPU 111 performs the following main processing.
First, in step S10, the main CPU 111 performs an initialization process. In this process, the main CPU 111 reads a startup program from the main ROM 112 and initializes a flag stored in the main RAM 113.

In step S20, the main CPU 111 performs a game random number update process for updating the variation pattern random value and the reach determination random value.
In step S30, the main CPU 111 updates the special symbol determination initial value random number, the big hit symbol initial value random number, and the small hit symbol initial value random number.
After that, the main CPU 111 repeats the processes in steps S20 and S30 until a predetermined interrupt process is performed.

<Timer interrupt processing of main control board>
FIG. 20 is a flowchart for explaining timer interrupt processing by the main control board.
A clock pulse is generated every predetermined period (4 milliseconds, hereinafter referred to as “4 ms”) by the reset clock pulse generation circuit provided on the main control board 110, so that the timer interrupt processing described below is performed. Executed.
First, in step S101, the main CPU 111 saves the information stored in the register to the stack area.
Next, in step S102, the main CPU 111 updates the special symbol time counter, updates the special game timer counter such as the opening time of the special electric accessory, updates the normal symbol time counter, and updates the general electricity release time counter. Time control processing for updating various timer counters such as processing is performed.
Specifically, the main CPU 111 performs a process of subtracting 1 from the special symbol time counter, the special game timer counter, the normal symbol time counter, and the general electricity open time counter.

In step S103, the main CPU 111 performs a random number update process for the special symbol determination random number value, the big hit symbol random number value, the small hit symbol random number value, and the hit determination random number value.
Specifically, 1 is added to each random number counter to update the random number counter. When the addition result exceeds the maximum value in the random number range, the random number counter is reset to 0. When the random number counter makes one round, the random number is updated from the initial random number value at that time.
In step S104, the main CPU 111 performs an initial value random number update process for updating the random number counter by adding one to the special symbol determination initial value random number counter, the big hit symbol initial value random number counter, and the small hit symbol initial value random number counter. .

In step S105, the main CPU 111 performs input control processing.
In this process, the main CPU 111 detects the first start opening detection switch 13a, the second start opening detection switch 14a, the gate detection switch 15a, the first big winning opening detection switch 16a, the second big winning opening detection switch 17a, and the general winning opening detection. An input process for determining whether or not there is an input to each switch of the switch 18a is performed. Specifically, this will be described later with reference to FIGS.
In step S <b> 106, the main CPU 111 performs a special symbol special power control process for controlling special symbols and special electric accessories. Details will be described later with reference to FIGS.
In step S <b> 107, the main CPU 111 performs a normal / normal power control process for controlling the normal symbol and the ordinary electric accessory. Details will be described later with reference to FIGS. 33 to 35.

In step S108, the main CPU 111 performs a payout control process.
In this payout control process, the main CPU 111 determines whether or not a game ball has won a prize in the first grand prize opening 16, the second big prize opening 17, the first starting opening 13, the second starting opening 14, and the general winning opening 18. When a check is made and there is a winning, a payout number designation command corresponding to each is transmitted to the payout control board 130.
More specifically, a general winning opening prize ball counter, a large winning opening prize ball counter, and a starting opening prize ball counter (for example, the first starting opening prize ball counter updated in FIG. 21 (step S132) described later). The payout number designation command corresponding to each winning opening is transmitted to the payout control board 130. Thereafter, predetermined data is subtracted from the prize ball counter corresponding to the sent out number designation command and updated.
In step S109, the main CPU 111 performs data creation processing of external information data, start opening / closing solenoid data, special winning opening opening / closing solenoid data, special symbol display device data, normal symbol display device data, and a storage number designation command.

In step S110, the main CPU 111 performs output control processing.
In this output control process, the main CPU 111 performs a port output process for outputting the signals of the external information data, the start opening / closing solenoid data, and the big prize opening opening / closing solenoid data created in step S109.

The main CPU 111 also turns on the special symbol display device data and the normal symbol created in step S109 to turn on the LEDs of the first special symbol display device 20, the second special symbol display device 21, and the normal symbol display device 22. Display device output processing for outputting display device data is performed. Further, the main CPU 111 also performs command transmission processing for transmitting a command set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 113.
In step S111, the main CPU 111 restores the information saved in step S101 to the register of the main CPU 111.

<Input control processing>
FIG. 21 is a flowchart for explaining input control processing by the main control board.
First, in step S121, the main CPU 111 determines whether or not a detection signal is input from the general winning opening detection switch 18a, that is, whether or not a game ball has entered the general winning opening 18. When the main CPU 111 receives a detection signal from the general winning opening detection switch 18a, the main CPU 111 adds predetermined data to the general winning opening prize ball counter used for the winning ball and updates it.

In step S122, the main CPU 111 has input a detection signal from the first big prize opening detection switch 16a or the second big prize opening detection switch 17a, that is, the game ball is in the first big prize opening 16 or the second big prize. It is determined whether or not a ball has entered the mouth 17.
When the main CPU 111 receives a detection signal from the first grand prize opening detection switch 16a, the main CPU 111 adds and updates predetermined data to the big prize opening prize ball counter used for the prize ball, and also updates the first grand prize prize. The first grand prize opening entrance counter (C1) for counting the game balls won in the mouth 16 and the second grand prize opening 17 and the second grand prize entrance entrance counter (C2) are added to the storage area counter. Update.

  In step S123, the main CPU 111 determines whether or not the detection signal from the first start port detection switch 13a has been input, that is, whether or not the game ball has entered the first start port 13 and determines the jackpot. Predetermined data to perform is set. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

In step S124, the main CPU 111 determines whether or not a detection signal from the second start port detection switch 14a has been input, that is, whether or not a game ball has entered the second start port 14.
When the main CPU 111 receives a detection signal from the second start port detection switch 14a, the main CPU 111 performs the same process as in step S123.
However, in this second start port detection switch input process, “1” is added to the second special symbol hold number (U2) storage area, and the extracted special symbol determination random number value, jackpot symbol random number value, small hit value The random number value for symbols and the random number value for reach determination are stored in the second special symbol storage area. That is, the first start port detection switch input process and the second start port detection switch input process are different from each other only in the storage area for storing various data, and all other processes are the same.

  In step S125, the main CPU 111 determines whether the gate detection switch 15a has input a signal, that is, whether the game ball has passed through the normal symbol gate 15. This gate detection switch input process will be described later with reference to FIG.

<First start port detection switch input process>
FIG. 22 is a flowchart for explaining the first start port detection switch input process by the main control board.
First, in step S131, the main CPU 111 determines whether or not a detection signal from the first start port detection switch 13a has been input.
When the detection signal from the first start port detection switch 13a is input (Yes in step S131), the process proceeds to step S132, and when the detection signal from the first start port detection switch 13a is not input. (No in step S131), the first start port detection switch input process is terminated.
In step S132, the main CPU 111 performs a process of adding predetermined data to the start opening prize ball counter used for the prize ball and updating it.

Next, in step S133, the main CPU 111 determines whether or not the number of reservations set in the first special symbol reservation number (U1) storage area is less than four. If the number of reserves set in the first special symbol hold count (U1) storage area is less than 4, the process proceeds to step S134, and the first special symbol hold count (U1) storage area is set. If the number of holdings is not less than 4, the first start port detection switch input process is terminated.
In step S134, the main CPU 111 adds “1” to the first special symbol reservation number (U1) storage area and stores it.

In step S135, the main CPU 111 acquires a random number for determining a special symbol, searches for a free storage unit in order from the first storage unit in the first special symbol storage area, and stores the free storage unit in the free storage unit. The acquired random number for special symbol determination is stored.
In step S136, the main CPU 111 obtains a jackpot symbol random number, searches for a free storage unit in order from the first storage unit in the first special symbol storage area, and acquires it in the free storage unit. The jackpot symbol random number value is stored.

In step S137, the main CPU 111 acquires a random number value for a small bonus symbol, searches for a free storage unit in order from the first storage unit in the first special symbol storage area, and stores the free storage unit in the free storage unit. The acquired random number value for the small hit symbol is stored.
In step S138, the main CPU 111 acquires game random values (variation pattern random values and reach determination random values), and stores storage units that are vacant in order from the first storage unit in the first special symbol storage area. The game random number value (random number value for variation pattern and random number value for reach determination) acquired in the free storage unit is stored.

  In step S139, the main CPU 111 performs a pre-determination process (FIG. 19) for determining each random value acquired in steps S135 to S138 based on a pre-determination table corresponding to the current gaming state.

<Preliminary judgment processing>
FIG. 23 is a flowchart for explaining pre-determination processing by the main control board.
First, in step S151, the main CPU 111 determines the special symbol determination random value newly written in the special symbol hold storage area based on the prior determination table shown in FIG.

Next, in step S152, the main CPU 111 determines whether or not the jackpot determination as a result of the jackpot determination in step S151 has been provisionally determined.
When it is tentatively determined to be a big hit (Yes in step S152), the main CPU 111 moves the process to step S153, and when it is not tentatively decided to be a big hit (No in step S152), the process moves to step S155.
When it is tentatively determined that the jackpot is determined in step S152, the main CPU 111 determines the newly written jackpot symbol random value in step S153, and temporarily determines the type of special symbol (stop symbol data).

Next, in step S154, the main CPU 111 generates a start winning designation command corresponding to the tentatively determined special symbol type, sets it in the effect transmission data storage area, and ends the preliminary determination process.
The start winning designation command is provided so as to be identifiable in the same manner as the variation pattern designation command shown in FIGS. 9 to 11 and is associated with information on big hits, small hits and loses.

  If it is not tentatively determined to be a big hit in step S152 (No in step S152), the main CPU 111 makes a tentative determination as to whether or not it is determined to be a big win in step S155.

  If it is not tentatively determined to be a small hit in step S155 (No in step S155), in step S157, the main CPU 111 sets a start winning designation command indicating a loss in the effect transmission data storage area. The pre-determination process ends.

  On the other hand, if it is tentatively determined to be a small win (Yes in step S155), the main CPU 111 sends a start winning designation command indicating that it is a small win, that is, a chance effect, in step S156. Set in the storage area and end the pre-determination process.

  Even in the second start port detection switch input process shown in step S124 (FIG. 17), the main CPU 111 generates winning information with reference to the pre-determination table, and controls the start winning designation command based on the winning information. A pre-determination process to be transmitted to the substrate 120 is performed.

With the above prior determination process, when the game ball enters the first start port 13 or the second start port 14, the winning information can be transmitted to the effect control board 120 as a start winning designation command.
Therefore, the sub CPU 121 of the effect control board 120 that has received the start winning designation command analyzes the start winning command, and starts the change of the special symbol triggered by the winning of the game ball at the first start opening this time. A predetermined effect can be executed in advance.
However, this pre-determination process is determined according to the game state at the time when the game ball enters the start ports 13 and 14 to the last. Therefore, when the gaming state is changed before processing the first hold or the second hold reserved by the entry, the result of the jackpot determination process described later may be different from the result of the prior determination process. There is.

<Gate detection switch input processing>
FIG. 24 is a flowchart for explaining gate detection switch input processing by the main control board.
First, the main CPU 111 determines whether or not a detection signal from the gate detection switch 15a is input in step S171.

If it is determined in step S171 that the detection signal from the gate detection switch 15a has been input (Yes in step S171), the main CPU 111 determines in step S172 whether or not the normal symbol holding number (G) is less than 4. To do.
When the detection signal from the gate detection switch 15a is not input (No in step S171), the main CPU 111 ends the gate detection switch input process.
In the present embodiment, when the game ball passes through the normal symbol gate 15, the normal symbol is displayed in a variable manner. The upper limit reserved number of the right of the normal symbol for variable display is set to "4".

If it is determined in step S172 that the normal symbol hold count (G) is less than 4 (Yes in step S172), the main CPU 111 stores the normal symbol hold count (G) in the normal symbol hold count (G) storage area in step S173. A value obtained by adding “1” to the normal symbol hold count (G) is stored as a new normal symbol hold count (G).
If it is determined in step S172 that the normal symbol hold number (G) is not less than 4 (4) (No in step S172), the gate detection switch input process is terminated.

Next, in step S174, the main CPU 111 extracts one hit determination random number value from a random number range (for example, 0 to 19) prepared in advance, and stores the extracted random number value in the normal symbol holding storage area. .
Next, in step S175, the main CPU 111 extracts one symbol determination random number value from a random number range (for example, 0 to 10) prepared in advance, and stores the extracted random number value in the normal symbol holding storage area. This completes the gate detection switch input process.

<Special Figure Special Electric Control Process>
FIG. 25 is a flowchart for explaining the special figure special electric control process by the main control board.
First, the main CPU 111 loads the value of the special figure special processing data in step S181, and refers to the branch address from the special figure special processing data loaded in step S182.

If the special figure special electric processing data = 0 in step S183 (Yes in step S183), the main CPU 111 shifts the processing to the special symbol storage determination process (step S184).
When the special figure special electric processing data = 0 is not 0 in step S183 (No in step S183), the main CPU 111 determines whether the special figure special electric treatment data = 1 in step S185.
If the special figure special electricity processing data = 1 in step S185 (Yes in step S185), the main CPU 111 shifts the processing to the special symbol variation process (step S186).

When the special figure special power processing data is not 1 in step S185 (No in step S185), the main CPU 111 determines whether the special figure special power processing data = 2 in step S187.
If the special figure special electric processing data = 2 in step S187 (Yes in step S187), the main CPU 111 shifts the processing to the special symbol stop process (step S188).
When the special figure special electric processing data = 2 is not 2 in step S187 (No in step S187), the main CPU 111 determines whether the special figure special electric treatment data = 3 in step S189.

If the special figure special processing data = 3 in step S189 (Yes in step S189), the main CPU 111 shifts the processing to the jackpot game processing (step S190).
When the special figure special electric processing data = 3 is not 3 in step S189 (No in step S189), the main CPU 111 determines whether the special figure special electric treatment data = 4 in step S191.
If the special figure special electric processing data = 4 in step S191 (Yes in step S191), the main CPU 111 shifts the processing to the small hit game processing (step S192).
If the special figure special power processing data is not 4 in step S191 (No in step S191), the main CPU 111 determines that the special figure special power processing data = 5, and moves the processing to the special game end processing (step S193).

<Special symbol memory determination processing>
FIG. 26 is a flowchart for explaining special symbol memory determination processing by the main control board.
In step S <b> 201, the main CPU 111 determines whether or not special symbols are being displayed in a variable manner. If special symbol variation display is in progress, that is, if the special symbol time counter ≠ 0 (Yes in step S201), the special symbol storage determination process is terminated.
On the other hand, if the special symbol variation display is not in progress, that is, if the special symbol time counter = 0 (No in step S201), the main CPU 111 shifts the processing to step S202 and stores the second special symbol hold count (U2) storage area. Is determined to be 1 or more.

If the second special symbol hold count (U2) storage area is not 1 or more (No in step S202), the CPU 111 moves the process to step S204, and the second special symbol hold count (U2) storage area is “1”. When it determines with it being above, a process is moved to step S203.
Thus, the second special symbol storage area is processed with priority over the first special symbol storage area.
In step S203, the main CPU 111 subtracts “1” from the value stored in the second special symbol hold count (U2) storage area and stores it.

In step S204, the main CPU 111 determines whether or not the first special symbol reservation number (U1) storage area is 1 or more. If the first special symbol reservation number (U1) storage area is not 1 or more (No in step S204), the process proceeds to step S215, and the first special symbol reservation number (U1) storage area is "1" or more. (Yes in step S204), the process proceeds to step S205.
In step S205, the main CPU 111 subtracts “1” from the value stored in the first special symbol hold count (U1) storage area and stores it.

  In step S206, the main CPU 111 determines a predetermined random number value (a special symbol determination random number value stored in a special symbol reservation storage area corresponding to the special symbol reservation number (U) storage area subtracted in steps S202 to S205). The big winning symbol random number value, the small bonus symbol random number value, the reach determination random number value, and the variation pattern random number value) and the start winning designation command are shifted. Specifically, a predetermined random number value and a start winning designation command stored in the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit in the first special symbol storage area or the second special symbol storage area are stored in the previous storage unit. Shift to.

  Here, the predetermined random number value and the start winning designation command stored in the first storage unit are shifted to the determination storage area (the 0th storage unit). At this time, the predetermined random number value and the start winning designation command stored in the first storage unit are written in the determination storage area (0th storage section) and already written in the determination storage area (0th storage section). The stored data will be deleted from the special symbol reserved storage area. Thereby, the predetermined random number value and the start winning designation command used in the previous game are deleted. After the shift, the start winning designation command MODE is processed so as to correspond to the storage area after the shift.

  In step S207, the main CPU 111 reads the data (the special symbol determination random number value, the jackpot symbol random number value, the small bonus symbol symbol) written in the determination storage area (the 0th storage unit) of the special symbol hold storage area in the above step S206. The jackpot determination process is executed based on the random number value. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

In step S208, the main CPU 111 performs a variation pattern determination process.
In the variation pattern determination process, first, the game state storage area of the main RAM 113 is referenced to determine a variation pattern determination table based on the current game state. Specifically, when the game state is the high probability game state, the variation pattern determination table for the high probability game state shown in FIG. 14 is determined, and when the game state is the low probability game state, the number of specific periods (T) = 0. After determining the fluctuation pattern determination table of the normal gaming state (for low probability gaming state) shown in FIG. 13 and when the number of specific periods (T)> 0 in the low probability gaming state, after the small hit shown in FIG. The variation pattern determination table for the specific gaming period (for the low probability gaming state) is determined.
Then, the variation pattern is determined based on the determined variation pattern determination table with reference to the special symbol determination random number value, the jackpot symbol random number value, the reach determination random number value, and the variation pattern random number value.

In step S209, the main CPU 111 sets a variation pattern designation command corresponding to the determined variation pattern in the effect transmission data storage area.
In step S210, the main CPU 111 confirms the gaming state at the start of variation, and sets a gaming state designation command corresponding to the current gaming state in the effect transmission data storage area.

  In step S211, the main CPU 111 starts the special symbol display on the special symbol display devices 20 and 21. That is, the special symbol variation display data is set in the processing area. Thereby, when the information written in the processing area relates to the first hold (U1), the first special symbol display device 20 blinks, and when the information related to the second hold (U2), the second special symbol display. The device 21 will blink.

In step S212, when the main CPU 111 starts displaying the variation of the special symbol as described above, the variation time (counter value) based on the variation pattern determined in step S208 is displayed in the special symbol time counter in the special symbol time counter. set. The special symbol time counter is subtracted every 4 ms in S110.
In step S213, the main CPU 111 sets 00H to the customer waiting determination flag. That is, the customer waiting determination flag is cleared. Note that the customer waiting determination flag = “00H” indicates that the special symbol is currently being displayed or the special game is being displayed. On the other hand, if the special symbol is not being displayed and the game is not in a special game, the customer waiting determination flag “01H” is stored. If the customer waiting determination flag = “01H” is stored, a customer waiting command is set in step S217, which will be described later, and it is transmitted to the effect control board 120 that neither special symbol variation display nor special game is being played.

In step S214, the main CPU 111 sets special figure special electricity processing data = 1, and ends the special symbol memory determination process.
If it is determined in step S204 that the first hold (U1) is “0”, that is, if neither the first hold (U1) nor the second hold (U2) is reserved, the main CPU 111 In step S215, it is determined whether 01H is set in the customer waiting determination flag.

If 01H is set in the customer waiting determination flag (Yes in step S215), the special symbol storage determination process is terminated, and if 01H is not set in the customer waiting determination flag (No in step S215). Then, the process proceeds to step S216.
In step S216, the main CPU 111 sets 01H to the customer waiting determination flag so that the customer waiting command is not set many times in step S217 to be described later.
In step S217, the main CPU 111 sets a customer waiting command in the effect transmission data storage area, and ends the special symbol memory determination process.

<Big hit judgment processing>
FIG. 27 is a flowchart for explaining the big hit determination process by the main control board.
First, in step S221, the main CPU 111 determines whether or not the high probability game flag is turned on in the high probability game flag storage area. The case where the high probability game flag is turned on is a case where the current game state is a high probability game state. If the high probability game flag is turned on, the process proceeds to step S222. If the high probability game flag is not turned on, the process proceeds to step S223.

If it is determined in step S221 that the high-probability gaming flag is turned on, that is, the current gaming state is the high-probability gaming state (Yes in step S221), the main CPU 111 selects “ Select “Randomness Judgment Table”.
If it is determined in step S221 that the high probability gaming flag is not turned on, that is, the current gaming state is not the high probability gaming state (low probability gaming state) (No in step S221), the main CPU 111 performs step In S223, the “random probability determination table at low probability” is selected.

In S224, the main CPU 111 selects 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 S206 (FIG. 26) in Step S222 or S223. The determination is made based on the “high probability random number determination table” or the “low probability random number determination table”.
More specifically, when the special symbol reserved storage area shifted in step S206 (FIG. 26) is the first special symbol storage area, the jackpot for the first special symbol display device of FIG. Referring to the determination table, if the special symbol storage area shifted in step S206 (FIG. 26) is the second special symbol storage area, the jackpot for the second special symbol display device of FIG. With reference to the determination table, it is determined whether it is “big hit”, “small hit”, or “lost” based on the special symbol determination random number.

In step S225, the main CPU 111 determines whether or not the jackpot determination is made as a result of the jackpot determination in S224.
If it is determined that the jackpot is determined (Yes in step S225), the process proceeds to step S226. If it is not determined that the jackpot is determined (Yes in step S225), the process proceeds to step S229.

  In step S226, the main CPU 111 determines the jackpot symbol random number value written in the determination symbol storage area (the 0th storage unit) of the special symbol reservation storage area in step S206 (FIG. 26), and determines the special symbol type (stop). Jackpot symbol determination processing is performed for determining the symbol data) and setting the determined stop symbol data in the stop symbol data storage area.

Specifically, when the special symbol holding storage area shifted in step S206 (FIG. 26) is the first special symbol storage area, the jackpot symbol determination table for the first special symbol display device (FIG. 7 ( If the special symbol storage area shifted in step S206 (FIG. 26) is the second special symbol storage area with reference to a), the jackpot symbol determination table for the second special symbol display device ( Referring to FIG. 7A), stop symbol data indicating the type of the special symbol to be stopped is determined based on the jackpot symbol random number value, and the determined stop symbol data is set in the stop symbol data storage area. .
Note that the determined special symbol is used to determine “big hit” or “small hit” in the special symbol stop process of FIG. 29 as will be described later, as well as the big hit game process of FIG. 30 and the small hit of FIG. It is also used to determine the operating mode of the big prize opening in the game process, and is also used to determine the gaming state after the jackpot end in the special game end process of FIG.

In step S227, the main CPU 111 generates an effect symbol designation command corresponding to the special symbol for jackpot, and sets it in the effect transmission data storage area in order to transmit data corresponding to the special symbol to the effect control board 120. .
In step S228, the main CPU 111 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 indicates the gaming state at the time of winning the big win. The game state information is set in the game state buffer. Specifically, if both the short-time game flag and the high-probability game flag are not set, 00H is set. If the short-time game flag is not set but the high-probability game flag is set, 01H is set. If the short-time game flag is set but the high-probability game flag is not set, 02H is set. If 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), the game state at the time of winning the jackpot is set 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. As described above, by providing a game state buffer for storing game information indicating the game state at the time of winning the big hit, apart from the game state storage area, it is possible to refer to the game information in the game state buffer after the end of the big win 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 number of times).

If it is not determined in step S225 that the jackpot is large (No in step S225), the main CPU 111 determines whether or not it is determined that the jackpot is determined in step S229.
If it is determined that a small hit (Yes in step S229), the process proceeds to step S230, and if it is not determined to be a small hit (No in step S229), the process proceeds to step S232.
In step S230, the main CPU 111 determines the random symbol value for the small symbol written in the determination storage area (the 0th storage unit) of the special symbol storage area in step S206 (FIG. 26), and determines the type of the special symbol. And a small hit symbol determination process for setting the determined stop symbol data in the stop symbol data storage area is performed.

  Specifically, referring to the small hit symbol determination table in FIG. 7B, stop symbol data indicating the type of the special symbol is determined based on the random number value for the small hit symbol, and the determined stop symbol data is Set in the stop symbol data storage area. In the present embodiment, “small hit A” and “small hit B” are provided as the types of “small hit”. However, regardless of which “small hit” is won, the contents of the small hit games executed thereafter are exactly the same, and the “small hit A” and the “small hit B” indicate that the special symbol display device 20, Only the special symbol stopped and displayed at 21 is different.

In step S231, in order to transmit data corresponding to the special symbol to the effect control board 120, the main CPU 111 generates an effect symbol designation command corresponding to the special symbol for the small hit and sets it in the transmission data storage area for the effect. Then, the process proceeds to step S228.
In step S232, the main CPU 111 determines a special symbol for losing with reference to the loss symbol determination table of FIG. 7C, and sets the determined stop symbol data for loss in the stop symbol data storage area.
In step S233, the main CPU 111 generates an effect designating command corresponding to the special symbol for losing in order to transmit the data corresponding to the special symbol to the effect control board 120, and sets it in the transmission data storage area for the effect. The jackpot determination process ends.

<Special symbol variation processing>
FIG. 28 is a flowchart for explaining special symbol variation processing by the main control board.
In step S241, the main CPU 111 determines whether or not the variation time set in step S212 (FIG. 26) has elapsed (special symbol time counter = 0?). As a result, when it is determined that the variation time has not elapsed (No in step S241), the special symbol variation process is terminated.
When it is determined that the time set in step S212 has elapsed (Yes in step S241), in step S242, the main CPU 111 performs the above step in the routine process (big hit determination process) before the special symbol variation process. The special symbols set in S227, S231, and S233 are stopped and displayed on the special symbol display devices 20 and 21. As a result, the jackpot determination result is notified to the player.

In step S243, the main CPU 111 sets a symbol determination command in the effect transmission data storage area.
In step S244, when the main CPU 111 starts the special symbol stop display as described above, the main CPU 111 sets the symbol stop time (0.5 seconds = 250 counter) in the special symbol time counter. The special symbol time counter is decremented by -1 every 2 ms in S110.
In step S245, the main CPU 111 sets 2 in the special figure special electricity processing data, and ends the special symbol variation process.

<Special symbol stop processing>
FIG. 29 is a flowchart for explaining special symbol stop processing by the main control board.
In step S251, the main CPU 111 determines whether or not the symbol stop time set in step S244 has passed (special symbol time counter = 0). As a result, when it is determined that the symbol stop time has not elapsed (No in step S251), the special symbol stop process is terminated.

In step S252, the main CPU 111 determines whether or not a flag is turned on in the time-saving game flag storage area. The case where the flag is turned on in the short-time game flag storage area is a case where the current game state is the short-time game state.
If the flag is turned on in the time-short game flag storage area (Yes in step S252), the process proceeds to step S253, and if the flag is turned off in the time-short game flag storage area (No in step S252). Then, the process proceeds to step S254.

In step S253, the main CPU 111 performs a time-saving game end determination process.
Specifically, “1” is subtracted from (J) stored in the short-time game count (J) storage area and stored as a new remaining variation count (J), and the stored short-time game count (J) ) Is “0”, and if the number of short-time games (J) = 0, the flag stored in the short-time game flag storage area is cleared (OFF). On the other hand, if the number of hourly games (J) is not 0, the flag stored in the hourly game flag storage area remains on, and the process proceeds to step S254.

In step S254, the main CPU 111 determines whether or not a flag is turned on in the high probability game flag storage area. The case where the flag is turned on in the high probability game flag storage area is a case where the current gaming state is the high probability gaming state.
If the flag is turned on in the high probability game flag storage area (Yes in step S254), the process proceeds to step S255, and if the flag is turned off in the high probability game flag storage area (in step S254). No), the process proceeds to step S256.

  In step S255, the main CPU 111 performs a high probability game end determination process. Specifically, “1” is subtracted from (X) stored in the high-probability game count (X) storage area and stored as a new high-probability game count (X). It is determined whether or not the number of times (X) is “0”. If it is determined that the number of times of high probability games (X) = 0, the flag stored in the high probability game flag storage area is cleared. (OFF). On the other hand, if it is determined that the number of high probability games (X) = 0 is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step S256.

In step S256, the main CPU 111 determines whether or not the specific period number counter (T) = 0. If the specific period number counter (T) = 0 (Yes in step S256), the main CPU 111 proceeds to step S258. If the specific period number counter (T) = 0 is not satisfied (No in step S256), the process proceeds to step S257.
In step S257, the main CPU 111 stores the calculated value obtained by subtracting “1” from the specific period number counter (T) as a new specific period number counter (T).

In step S258, the main CPU 111 confirms the current gaming state and sets a gaming state designation command in the effect transmission data storage area.
In step S259, the main CPU 111 determines whether or not it is a big hit. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the stop symbol data stored in the stop symbol data storage area is that of a jackpot symbol (stop symbol data = 01 to 10). If it is determined that the symbol is a jackpot symbol (Yes in step S259), the process proceeds to step S263. If the symbol is not determined to be a jackpot symbol (No in step S259), the process proceeds to step S260.

In step S260, the main CPU 111 determines whether or not it is a small hit. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the stop symbol data stored in the stop symbol data storage area is a small hit symbol (stop symbol data = 11 to 14).
Here, when it is determined that the symbol is a small winning symbol (Yes in step S260), the main CPU 111 sets 4 in the special figure special electric processing data in step S261, and moves the process to step S265.

If it is not determined that the symbol is a small winning symbol (No in step S260), the process proceeds to step S262, 0 is set in the special symbol special electric processing data, and the special symbol stop processing is terminated.
If it is determined in step S259 that the symbol is a jackpot symbol (Yes in step S259), the main CPU 111 sets 3 in the special figure special processing data in step S263.

In step S264, the main CPU 111 resets the gaming state and the number of time reductions. Specifically, the data 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 are cleared.
In step S265, the main CPU 111 determines whether it is “long hit”, “short hit”, or “small hit” according to the stop symbol data, and transmits an opening command corresponding to these types for production. Set in the data storage area.

  In step S266, the main CPU 111 determines whether it is “long hit”, “short hit”, or “small hit” according to the stop symbol data, and sets the opening time according to these types as a special game timer. Set to counter. The special game timer counter is subtracted every 4 ms in step S110. When this process ends, the main CPU 111 ends the special symbol stop process.

<Big hit game processing>
FIG. 30 is a flowchart for explaining the jackpot game process by the main control board.
First, in step S271, the main CPU 111 determines whether or not it is currently opening. For example, if “0” is stored in the round game count (R) storage area, it is currently open, so it is determined whether the round game count (R) storage area is currently open.
If the main CPU 111 determines that it is currently opening (Yes in Step S271), it moves the process to Step S272, and if it determines that it is not currently opening (No in Step S271), it performs the process in Step S276. Move.

In step S272, the main CPU 111 determines whether or not a preset opening time has elapsed. That is, it is determined whether or not the special game timer counter set in step S266 (FIG. 29) has become “0”. If the special game timer counter = 0, it is determined that the opening time has elapsed.
As a result, if the opening time has not elapsed (No in step S272), the jackpot game process is terminated, and if the opening time has elapsed (Yes in step S272), the process proceeds to step S273. .

In step S273, the main CPU 111 performs a jackpot start setting process.
In the jackpot start setting process, first, an open mode determination table corresponding to the jackpot type is determined according to the stop symbol data. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 11, according to the stop symbol data, an open mode determination table for 1 per long, an open mode determination table for 2 per long, an open mode determination table for short hits, an open for 1 per development Either the mode determination table or the open mode determination table for 2 per development is determined and set. Next, “1” is added to the current round game number (R) stored in the round game number (R) storage area and stored.
In step S273, nothing is stored in the round game number (R) storage area. That is, since no round game has been performed yet, “1” is stored in the round game count (R) storage area.

  In step S274, the main CPU 111 performs a special prize opening process. In this big winning opening opening process, the energization start data of the first big winning opening / closing solenoid 16c and the second big winning opening / closing solenoid 17c are set, and the current round is referred to by referring to the table set in step S273. Based on the number of games (R) and the number of times of opening (K), the opening times of the first big prize opening 16 and the second big prize opening 17 are set in the special game timer counter.

  In step S275, the main CPU 111 determines whether or not K = 1. If K = 1, in order to transmit information on the number of round games to the effect control board 120, the number of round games (R ), A special winning opening (R) round designation command is set in the effect transmission data storage area. For example, at the start of the first round game of jackpot, since the number of round games (R) is set to “1” and K = 1, the winning prize opening 1 round designation command is transmitted to the transmission data for production Set in the storage area. On the other hand, if K = 1 is not set, the jackpot game process is terminated without setting the big winning opening (R) round designation command in the effect transmission data storage area. In other words, the case where K = 1 means the start of a round, and therefore, the winning prize opening (R) round designation command is transmitted only at the start of the round.

In step S276, the main CPU 111 determines whether it is currently ending. Ending here refers to processing after all preset round games have been completed.
Therefore, if it is determined that the current ending is in progress (Yes in step S276), the process proceeds to step S289, and if it is determined that the current ending is not in progress (No in step S276), the process proceeds to step S277. It is.

  In step S277, the main CPU 111 determines whether or not the first big prize opening 16 and the second big prize opening 17 are being closed. If it is determined that the first grand prize port 16 and the second grand prize port 17 are being closed (Yes in step S277), the process proceeds to step S278, and the first grand prize port 16 and the second grand prize port 17 are processed. Is determined not to be closed (No in step S277), the process proceeds to step S279.

In step S278, the main CPU 111 determines whether or not the closing time set in step S280 described later has elapsed. Note that the closing time is also determined by whether or not the special game timer counter = 0 as in the opening time. As a result, when the closing time has not elapsed (No in step S278), the jackpot game process is terminated.
On the other hand, when the closing time has elapsed (Yes in step S278), the main CPU 111 shifts the processing to step S274.

In step S <b> 279, the main CPU 111 determines whether or not an “opening end condition” for ending the opening of the first big winning opening 16 and the second big winning opening 17 is satisfied.
This “opening end condition” is that the value of the first grand prize opening entrance counter (C1) and the second big winning entrance entrance counter (C2) have reached the maximum number (for example, 9) or the maximum opening time. It means that the elapse of time (special game timer counter = 0).
If the main CPU 111 determines that the “opening end condition” is satisfied (Yes in step S279), the main CPU 111 shifts the process to step S280, and determines that the “opening end condition” is not satisfied, the jackpot game process. Exit.

In step S280, the main CPU 111 performs a special winning opening closing process.
In the big prize opening closing process, the main CPU 111 energizes stop data of the first big prize opening / closing solenoid 16c and the second big prize opening solenoid 17c in order to close the first big prize opening 16 and the second big prize opening 17. , And with reference to the release mode determination table (see FIG. 11) determined in step S273, based on the current number of round games (R) and the number of releases (K), the first big prize opening 16 The closing time of the second big winning opening 17 is set in the special game timer counter. As a result, the first big prize opening 16 and the second big prize opening 17 are closed.

In step S281, the main CPU 111 determines whether or not one round has been completed. Specifically, in one round, the number of times of opening (K) is the maximum number of times of opening, or the values of the first grand prize opening entrance counter (C1) and the second grand prize opening entrance counter (C2). Is terminated on the condition that the maximum number (for example, 9) has been reached, it is determined whether or not such a condition is satisfied.
If the main CPU 111 determines that one round has ended (Yes in step S281), the main CPU 111 proceeds to step S282, and if it determines that one round has not ended (in step S282). No), the jackpot game process is terminated.
In step S282, the main CPU 111 sets 0 in the number-of-openings (K) storage area and sets 0 in the number-of-stakes (C) storage area. That is, the number-of-openings (K) storage area and the number of balls received in the big prize opening (C) storage area are cleared.

In step S283, the main CPU 111 determines whether or not the round game number (R) stored in the round game number (R) storage area is the maximum. If the number of round games (R) is the maximum (Yes in step S283), the process proceeds to step S286. If the number of round games (R) is not the maximum (No in step S283), the process proceeds to step S284. Move.
In step S284, the main CPU 111 sets a round end designation command in the effect transmission data storage area according to the number of round games (R) in order to transmit the end information of the round game to the effect control board 120.

Next, in step S285, the main CPU 111 adds “1” to the current round game number (R) stored in the round game number (R) storage area and stores it.
On the other hand, when it is determined in step S283 that the round game number (R) is the maximum, the main CPU 111 resets the round game number (R) stored in the round game number (R) storage area.

Next, the main CPU 111 determines whether it is a big hit of “long win” or “short win” according to the stop symbol data, and transmits an ending command corresponding to the type of big hit to the effect control board 120. Therefore, it is set in the transmission data storage area for production.
In step S288, the main CPU 111 determines whether it is a big hit or "short win" according to the stop symbol data, and sets an ending time according to the type of the big win in the special game timer counter. To do.

In step S289, the main CPU 111 determines whether or not the set ending time has elapsed.
If the main CPU 111 determines that the ending time has elapsed (Yes in step S289), the main CPU 111 sets 5 in the special figure special processing data in step S290 and ends the jackpot game processing.
If it is determined in step S289 that the ending time has not elapsed (No in step S289), the jackpot game process is terminated as it is.

<Small hit game processing>
FIG. 31 is a flowchart for explaining small hit game processing by the main control board.
First, in step S301, the main CPU 111 determines whether or not it is currently opening.
If it is determined that the current opening is being performed (Yes in step S301), the process proceeds to step S302. If it is determined that the current opening is not currently performed (No in step S301), the process proceeds to step S305.

In step S302, the main CPU 111 determines whether or not a preset opening time has elapsed. That is, it is determined whether or not the special game timer counter = 0, and when the special game timer counter = 0, it is determined that the opening time has elapsed.
As a result, if the opening time has not elapsed, the small hit game process is terminated, and if the opening time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S303.

In step S303, the main CPU 111 performs a small hitting start setting process.
The small hitting start setting process determines an opening mode determination table corresponding to the small hitting type according to the stop symbol data.
Specifically, as shown in FIG. 10, a small hitting release mode determination table (FIG. 12) is determined according to the stop symbol data.

In step S304, the main CPU 111 performs a special prize opening process.
In the special winning opening opening process, first, “1” is added to the number of times of opening (K) stored in the number of times of opening (K) storage area and stored. Further, in order to open the opening / closing door 16b of the first grand prize winning port 16 and the movable piece 17b of the second grand prize winning port, energization start data of the first big prize winning opening / closing solenoid 16c and the second big prize winning port solenoid 17c are set. In addition, with reference to the release mode determination table (see FIG. 11) determined in step S303, the opening times of the first grand prize winning port 16 and the second grand prize winning port 17 are specially set based on the number of times of opening (K). Set to the game timer counter.

  In step S305, the main CPU 111 determines whether it is currently ending. Ending here refers to processing after the game of the preset number of times of opening (K) has been completed. Accordingly, if it is determined that the current ending is in progress (Yes in step S305), the process proceeds to step S304. If it is determined that the current ending is not currently performed (No in step S305), the process proceeds to step S306. It is.

  In step S <b> 306, the main CPU 111 determines whether or not the first big prize opening 16 and the second big prize opening 17 are being closed. If it is determined that the first grand prize port 16 and the second grand prize port 17 are closed, the process proceeds to step S307, and it is determined that the first grand prize port 16 and the second grand prize port 17 are not closed. If so, the process moves to step S308.

  In step S307, the main CPU 111 determines whether or not the closing time set in step S309 described later has elapsed. Note that the closing time is also determined by whether or not the special game timer counter = 0 as in the opening time. As a result, if the closing time has not elapsed (No in step S307), the small hit game process is terminated, and if the closing time has elapsed (Yes in step S307), the process proceeds to step S304. .

In step S <b> 308, the main CPU 111 determines whether or not an “opening end condition” for ending the opening of the first big winning opening 16 and the second big winning opening 17 is satisfied.
This “opening end condition” is that the value of the first grand prize opening entrance counter (C1) and the second big prize opening entrance counter (C2) have reached the maximum number (for example, 9), or This corresponds to the fact that one opening time of the winning opening 16 and the second major winning opening 17 has elapsed (special game timer counter = 0).
If it is determined that the “opening end condition” is satisfied (Yes in step S308), the process proceeds to step S309, and if it is determined that the “opening end condition” is not satisfied (No in step S308), the process proceeds to step S309. The winning game process is terminated.

In step S309, the main CPU 111 performs a special winning opening closing process.
The big prize opening closing process is performed by the first big prize opening / closing solenoid 16c and the second big prize opening solenoid 17c in order to close the open / close door 16b of the first big prize opening 16 and the movable piece 17b of the second big prize opening 17. The energization stop data is set, and with reference to the release mode determination table (see FIG. 10) determined in step S303, the first grand prize winning port 16, the second large size are based on the current number of times of opening (K). The closing time of the winning opening 17 is set in the special game timer counter. As a result, the first big prize opening 16 and the second big prize opening 17 are closed.

In step S310, the main CPU 111 determines whether or not the small hit end condition is satisfied. As a condition for ending a small hit, the number of times of opening (K) becomes the maximum number of times of opening, or the values of the first big winning opening entrance counter (C1) and the second big winning opening entrance counter (C2) are the maximum number ( For example, 9).
If it is determined that the small hit end condition is satisfied (Yes in step S310), the process proceeds to step S311. If it is determined that the small hit end condition is not satisfied (No in step S310), The small hit game process is terminated.

In step S <b> 311, the main CPU 111 sets 0 in the number-of-openings (K) storage area, and also sets 0 in the number-of-stakes (C) storage area. That is, the number-of-openings (K) storage area and the number of balls received in the big prize opening (C) storage area are cleared.
In step S <b> 312, the main CPU 111 sets an ending command corresponding to the small hit type in the effect transmission data storage area in order to transmit to the effect control board 120 according to the stop symbol data.

In step S313, the main CPU 111 sets the ending time corresponding to the small hit type in the special game timer counter according to the stop symbol data.
In step S314, the main CPU 111 determines whether or not the set ending time has elapsed. If it is determined that the ending time has elapsed (Yes in step S314), the main CPU 111 converts the special figure special electricity processing data in step S315. 5 is set and the small hit game processing is terminated.
If it is determined in step S314 that the ending time has not elapsed (No in step S314), the main CPU 111 ends the small hit game process as it is.

<Special game end processing>
FIG. 32 is a flowchart for explaining special game end processing by the main control board.
In step S321, the main CPU 111 loads the stop symbol data set in the stop symbol data storage area and the game information in the game state buffer.
In step S322, the main CPU 111 refers to the jackpot end setting data table shown in FIG. 9, and based on the stop symbol data loaded in step S321 and the game information in the game state buffer, the high probability game flag at the end of the jackpot. Processing for determining whether or not to set a high probability game flag in the storage area is performed. For example, if the stop symbol data is “02”, a high probability flag is set (turned on) in the high probability game flag storage area.

  In step S323, the main CPU 111 refers to the jackpot end setting data table shown in FIG. 9, and based on the stopped symbol data loaded in step S321 and the game information in the game state buffer, the high probability game count (X). A predetermined number of times is set in the storage area. For example, if the stop symbol data is “02”, 10000 times is set in the high probability game number (X) storage area.

  In step S324, the main CPU 111 refers to the jackpot end setting data table shown in FIG. 9 and sets a flag in the short-time game flag storage area based on the stop symbol data loaded in step S321 and the game information in the game state buffer. Whether or not to set is performed. For example, when the stop symbol data is “01”, a flag is set (turned on) in the time-saving game flag storage area (see FIG. 9).

  In step S325, the main CPU 111 refers to the jackpot end setting data table shown in FIG. 9, and based on the stop symbol data loaded in S321 and the game information in the game state buffer, the number of short-time game count (J) storage areas Is set a predetermined number of times. For example, when the stop symbol data is “01”, 10000 is set in the time-saving game count (J) storage area.

In step S326, the main CPU 111 refers to the jackpot end setting data table shown in FIG. Is set a predetermined number of times. Specifically, when the stop symbol data is “11” to “14” and the game state buffer is 00H, 50 is set in the specific period number counter (T).
In step S327, the main CPU 111 confirms the gaming state and sets a gaming state designation command in the effect transmission data storage area.
In step S328, the main CPU 111 sets 0 in the special figure special power processing data, and ends the special game end processing.

<General-purpose power control processing>
FIG. 33 is a flowchart for explaining ordinary power control processing by the main control board.
First, in step S331, the value of ordinary power transmission processing data is loaded, and a branch address is calculated from the loaded ordinary power transmission processing data in step S332.
If the normal map normal power process data = 0 (Yes in step S333), the main CPU 111 performs the normal symbol variation process in step S334, and ends the normal map normal power control process.
If it is not general map power transmission processing data = 0 (No in step S333), it is determined that general power transmission power processing data = 1, and in FIG. The control process ends.

<Normal symbol variation processing>
FIG. 34 is a flowchart for explaining normal symbol variation processing by the main control board.
In step S341, the main CPU 111 determines whether or not the normal symbol variation display is in progress. If the normal symbol variation display is in progress (Yes in step S341), the process proceeds to step S358. If the normal symbol variation display is not in progress (No in step S341), the process proceeds to step S342.

When it is determined in step S341 that the variable display is not being performed (No in step S341), in step S342, the main CPU 111 determines whether the normal symbol stop display time set in step S361 described later has elapsed. judge.
As a result, if it is determined that the normal symbol stop time has elapsed (Yes in step S342), the process proceeds to step S343, and if it is determined that the normal symbol stop time has not elapsed, The normal symbol variation process is terminated.

  If it is determined in step S342 that the normal symbol stop time has elapsed, in step S343, the main CPU 111 determines that the normal symbol hold count (G) stored in the normal symbol hold count (G) storage area. Is determined to be 1 or more. As a result, when the number of held normal symbols (G) stored in the normal symbol holding number (G) storage area is 1 or more, the process proceeds to step S344, and the number of held (G) is “0”. Since the normal symbol variation display is not performed, the normal symbol variation processing is terminated.

  If it is determined in step S342 that the number of normal symbols held (G) is equal to or greater than “1” (Yes in step S343), the main CPU 111 stores the number of reserved symbols in the special symbol (G) storage area. The new hold number (G) obtained by subtracting “1” from the existing value (G) is stored.

  Next, the main CPU 111 performs a shift process on the data stored in the normal symbol holding storage area. Specifically, each data stored in the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit is shifted to the previous storage unit. At this time, the data stored in the previous storage unit is written into a predetermined processing area and is erased from the normal symbol holding storage area.

  Next, the main CPU 111 determines the hit determination random number value stored in the normal symbol holding storage area. When a plurality of hit determination random number values are stored, the hit determination random number values are read in the stored order.

Specifically, with reference to the hit determination table shown in FIG. 6C, it is determined whether or not the hit determination random number value shifted to the processing area is hit in the above table. For example, according to the above table, one hit determination random number value of “0” out of the hit random numbers “0” to “19” in the non-short-time gaming state is determined to be a hit, For example, among the winning random numbers “0” to “19”, 19 winning determination random numbers “0” to “18” are determined to be winning, and the other random numbers are determined to be lost.
As a result, if it is determined to be a win (Yes in step S347), the process proceeds to step S348. If it is not determined to be a win (No in step S347), the process proceeds to step S352.

  If it is determined in step S347 that the game is a win, the main CPU 111 performs a symbol determination process (step S348). Here, with reference to the normal symbol determination table shown in FIG. 7A, the symbol determination random number value shifted to the processing area is determined to determine either the long open symbol or the short open symbol. Specifically, when the design determination random value shifted to the processing area is “0” or “1”, it is determined as a long open symbol, and when “2” to “10”, a short open symbol is determined. judge.

If the result of the symbol determination process in step S348 is determined to be a long open symbol (Yes in step S349), a long open symbol is set (step S350), and if it is determined to be a short open symbol ( In step S349, No) a short open symbol is set (step S351).
If it is not determined to be a win in step S347 (No in step S347), the main CPU 111 sets a lost symbol in step S352.

  Next, the main CPU 111 sets a general-use fluctuation pattern designation command in the effect transmission data storage area. Note that the normal pattern variation pattern designation command indicates whether the determined normal symbol is a long open symbol, a short open symbol, or a lost symbol, and the command is transmitted to the effect control board 120. Then, the effect related to the normal symbol lottery (ordinary symbol variation effect) is executed on the effect control board 120.

Next, in step S354, the main CPU 111 determines whether or not a flag is turned on in the time-saving game flag storage area.
When the flag is turned on in the short-time game flag storage area, the game state is in the short-time game state, and when the flag is not turned on, the game state is in the non-short-time game state. Is the time.
If it is determined that the short-time game flag is on (Yes in step S354), the process proceeds to step S355, and if it is determined that the short-time game flag is not on (No in step S354), step S356 is performed. Move processing to.

  If it is determined in step S354 that the flag is turned on in the short time game flag storage area, the main CPU 111 sets a counter corresponding to 1 second in the normal symbol time counter (step S355), and the short time game flag. If it is determined that the flag is not turned on in the storage area, a counter corresponding to 10 seconds is set in the normal symbol time counter (step S356). By the process of step S355 or step S356, the time for the normal symbol variation display is determined. The normal symbol time counter is subtracted every 4 ms in step S102.

  Next, the main CPU 111 starts normal symbol variation display on the normal symbol display device 22. The normal symbol variation display is to flash the LED at a predetermined interval in the normal symbol display device 22 and give the player an impression as if it is currently being drawn. This normal symbol variation display is continuously performed for the time set in step S355 or step S356. When this process ends, the normal symbol variation process ends.

If it is determined in step S341 that the variation display is being performed (No in step S341), the main CPU 111 determines in step S348 whether the set variation time has elapsed.
That is, the normal symbol time counter is subtracted every 4 ms, and it is determined whether the set normal symbol time counter is zero. As a result, if it is determined that the set variation time has not elapsed, it is necessary to continue the variation display as it is, so that the normal symbol variation process is terminated and the next subroutine is executed.

If the main CPU 111 determines in step S358 that the set variation time has elapsed (Yes in step S358), the main CPU 111 stops the variation of the normal symbol in the normal symbol display device 22 in step S359.
At this time, the normal symbol (long open symbol, short open symbol or lost symbol) set by the routine processing before that is stopped and displayed on the normal symbol display device 22. As a result, the result of the normal symbol lottery is notified to the player.

Next, the main CPU 111 sets a normal symbol confirmation command in the effect transmission data storage area in step S360 in order to transmit to the effect control board 120 that the normal symbol variation display is stopped and the symbol has been confirmed. Note that the normal symbol determination command can identify which symbol is the symbol that is stopped and displayed.
Next, in step S361, the main CPU 111 sets the time for which the normal symbol display device 22 stops displaying the normal symbol. Here, in order to allow the player to recognize the confirmed symbol, the normal symbol stop time is set to 1 second, and a counter corresponding to 1 second is set in the normal symbol time counter.

  Next, in step S362, the main CPU 111 determines whether or not the set normal symbol is a winning symbol (long open symbol or short open symbol), and the set normal symbol is a winning symbol. In the case (Yes in step S362), in the step S363, the ordinary figure electric power processing data = 1 is set, and the processing is transferred to the ordinary electric accessory control process, and the set ordinary symbol is a lost symbol. (No in step S362), the normal symbol variation process is terminated as it is.

<Normal electric accessory control processing>
FIG. 35 is a flowchart for explaining the ordinary electric accessory control process by the main control board.
This ordinary electric accessory control process is executed when it is determined to be “winning” in step S362 of the ordinary symbol variation process shown in FIG.

  In step S371, the main CPU 111 determines whether the normal symbol stop time set in step 361 (FIG. 34) has elapsed. As a result, when it is determined that the normal symbol stop time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S372, and when it is determined that the normal symbol stop time has not elapsed (No in step S371), the normal electric accessory. The control process ends.

  If it is determined in step S371 that the normal symbol stop time has elapsed, the main CPU 111 determines in step S372 whether the start port opening / closing solenoid 14c is already in the open control. As a result, when it is determined that the start opening / closing solenoid 14c is under open control (Yes in step S372), the process proceeds to step S382, and when it is determined that the start opening open / close solenoid 14c is not under open control. (No in step S372), the process proceeds to step S373.

If it is determined in step S372 that the start opening / closing solenoid 14c is not under open control, the main CPU 111 determines whether the short-time game flag is on, that is, whether the current game state is the short-time game state. To do.
As a result, when it is determined that the current gaming state is the short-time gaming state (Yes in step S373), the process proceeds to step S378, and when it is determined that the current gaming state is not the short-time gaming state (step S37). No in S373), the process proceeds to step S374.

If it is determined in step S373 that the current gaming state is not the time-saving gaming state, the main CPU 111 stops the normal symbol display device 22 in step S374, that is, step S361 (FIG. 34). It is determined whether the symbol set in step 1 is a long open symbol.
As a result, when it is determined that the stopped display symbol is a long open symbol (Yes in step S374), in step S375, a counter corresponding to 4.2 seconds is set in the public power open time counter.
Further, when it is determined that the symbol stopped and displayed in step S374 is not a long open symbol (short open symbol) (No in step S374), the power open time counter is set to 0.2 seconds in step S377. Set the corresponding counter.

  Next, the main CPU 111 sets a long release start command in the effect transmission data storage area to transmit to the effect control board 120 that the opening of the second start port 14 starts. In the present embodiment, the long open symbol is transmitted to the effect control board 120 at the start of energization of the start opening / closing solenoid 14c only in the non-time-short game state and when the long open symbol is determined. . However, at the start of energization of the start opening / closing solenoid 14c, it may be transmitted to the effect control board 120 so that the type of the normal symbol and the game state can be identified.

  Even when it is determined in step S373 that the current gaming state is the short-time gaming state, the main CPU 111 stops and displays the symbols that are normally displayed on the normal symbol display device 22 in step S378, as in step S374. It is determined whether is a long open symbol.

As a result, when it is determined that the symbol that is stopped and displayed is a long open symbol (Yes in step S378), the main CPU 111 sets a counter corresponding to 5 seconds in the normal power release time counter in step S379. .
Further, when it is determined in step S378 that the symbol that is stopped is not a long open symbol (a short open symbol), the main CPU 111 corresponds to 3 seconds in the utility power open time counter in step S380. Set the counter to be used.

In step S381, the main CPU 111 sets a table for energizing the start port opening / closing solenoid 14c. Specifically, when the process of step S375 is performed, the long release TBL1 illustrated in FIG. 17A is set, and when the process of step S377 is performed, the process is illustrated in FIG. Set short release TBL1. When the process of step S379 is performed, the long release TBL2 shown in FIG. 17B is set, and when the process of step S380 is performed, the short release TBL2 shown in FIG. Set.
Then, energization of the start opening / closing solenoid 14c is started based on the set table. As a result, the second start port 14 is opened and controlled to the second mode.

  In step S382, the main CPU 111 determines whether or not the set public power open time has elapsed. That is, the normal power open time counter is subtracted every 4 ms, and it is determined whether or not the set normal power open time counter = 0. As a result, if it is determined that the utility power open time counter = 0 (Yes in step S382), the process proceeds to step S383, and if it is determined that the utility power open time counter = 0 is not satisfied ( In step S382, No) the ordinary electric accessory control process is terminated.

If it is determined in step S382 that the set normal power release time has elapsed, the main CPU 111 sets start-port solenoid energization stop data in step S383 and stops energization of the start-port opening / closing solenoid 14c. . As a result, the second start port 14 returns to the first mode, and it becomes impossible or difficult to enter the game ball again, and the ordinary game that has been executed ends.
Next, the main CPU 111 sets the ordinary power transmission process data = 0 in step S384, and the ordinary electric accessory control process ends.

  Next, details of various tables stored in the sub ROM 122 will be described with reference to FIGS. 36 and 37.

<Variation production pattern determination table>
36 and 37 are diagrams showing a variation effect pattern determination table for determining the variation pattern of the effect symbol in the first special symbol display device 20, and FIG. 36 shows the special symbol in the first special symbol display device 20. FIG. 37 is a diagram showing an example of a variation effect pattern determination table based on a variation pattern of a special symbol in the second special symbol display device 21. FIG. is there.

The variation effect pattern determination table refers to, for example, one variation effect pattern determination table from among a plurality of variation effect pattern determination tables according to the current gaming state and effect mode. One example will be described.
The effect mode is a mode in which background, BGM, variation effect options, and the like are different, for example, and can be appropriately shifted in order to eliminate the monotony of the game during the game.

The “variation effect pattern” refers to the effect means (first image display device 31a, second image display device 31b, effect accessory device 32, effect illumination device 33, sound output performed during the change of the special symbol. This refers to a specific performance aspect in the device 34). For example, in the first image display device 31a, the variation mode of the effect symbol 35 is determined by the variation effect pattern.
In addition, “reach” in the present embodiment refers to a state in which a part of the combination of effect symbols 35 that informs the transition to the special game is stopped and the other effect symbol images 36 are variably displayed. Say. For example, when the combination of the three-digit effect symbol 35 of “777” is set as the combination of the effect symbols 35 for informing that the game will shift to the jackpot game, the two effect symbols 35 are stopped and displayed at “7”. The state where the remaining effect symbols 35 are displayed in a variable manner.

The variation effect pattern determination tables shown in FIGS. 36 and 37 are configured by associating the variation pattern designation command received from the main control board 110, the effect random number 1 and the variation effect pattern.
The sub CPU 121 acquires the effect random number value 1 and refers to the change effect pattern determination table shown in FIGS. 36 and 37, and uses the change pattern designation command received from the main control board 110 and the acquired effect random number value 1. Based on this, a variation production pattern is determined. Then, an effect pattern designation command corresponding to the determined variation effect pattern is transmitted to the host CPU 151 of the image control board 150.

  In the variation effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. 36, if the variation pattern designation command received from the main control board 110 is “E6H” “01H” and the effect random number 1 is “0” to “49”, the variation effect is determined. Select pattern 1. Then, at the start of the variation of the special symbol, the production pattern designation commands “A1H” and “01H” corresponding to the variation production pattern 1 are generated and transmitted to the image control board 150. The effect content of the variation effect pattern 1 is, for example, a reach A1 effect (winning effect).

  Further, if the variation pattern designation command received from the main control board 110 is “E6H” “01H” and the rendering random number value 1 is “50” to “99”, the variation rendering pattern 2 is selected. At the start of the variation of the special symbol, the production pattern designation commands “A1H” and “02H” corresponding to the variation production pattern 2 are generated and transmitted to the image control board 150. The effect content of the variation effect pattern 2 is, for example, a reach A2 effect (winning effect).

  If the variation pattern designation command received from the main control board 110 is “E6H” “02H” and the random number for rendering 1 is “0” to “49”, the variation rendering pattern 3 is selected and the variation of the special symbol is selected. At the start, production pattern designation commands “A1H” and “03H” corresponding to the variation production pattern 3 are generated and transmitted to the image control board 150. The effect content of the change effect pattern 3 is, for example, a reach B1 effect (winning effect).

  If the variation pattern designation command received from the main control board 110 is “E6H” “02H” and the rendering random number 1 is “50” to “99”, the variation rendering pattern 4 is selected. Then, at the start of the variation of the special symbol, the production pattern designation commands “A1H” and “04H” corresponding to the variation production pattern 2 are generated and transmitted to the image control board 150. The effect content of the variation effect pattern 4 is, for example, a reach B2 effect (winning effect).

When the variation pattern designation command received from the main control board 110 is “E6H” or “03H”, the variation effect pattern 5 is selected regardless of the value “0” to “99” of the effect random number 1. Then, at the start of the variation of the special symbol, the production pattern designation commands “A1H” and “05H” corresponding to the variation production pattern 5 are generated and transmitted to the image control board 150. The effect content of the variation effect pattern 5 is, for example, a design-striking effect.
Similarly, when the variation pattern designation command received from the main control board 110 is “E6H”, “04H” to “E6H”, “06H”, regardless of the value “0” to “99” of the rendering random number value 1, When the variation effect patterns 6 to 8 are selected and the variation of the special symbol is started, the variation pattern designation commands “A1H”, “06H” to “A1H” and “08H” corresponding to the variation patterns 6 to 8 are generated to generate the image control board. 150. The effect contents of the change effect patterns 6 to 8 are, for example, chance effects.

  When the variation pattern designation command received from the main control board 110 is “E6H” or “07H”, the variation effect pattern 9 is selected regardless of the value “0” to “99” of the effect random number 1. Then, at the start of the variation of the special symbol, the production pattern designation commands “A1H” and “09H” corresponding to the variation production pattern 9 are generated and transmitted to the image control board 150. The effect content of the change effect pattern 9 is, for example, a normal change effect.

  If the variation pattern designation command received from the main control board 110 is “E6H” “08H” and the random number for rendering 1 is “0” to “49”, the variation rendering pattern 10 is selected and the variation of the special symbol is selected. At the start, production pattern designation commands “A1H” and “0AH” corresponding to the fluctuation production pattern 10 are generated and transmitted to the image control board 150. The effect content of the change effect pattern 10 is, for example, reach A1 effect (losing).

  If the variation pattern designation command received from the main control board 110 is “E6H” “08H” and the random number for rendering 1 is “50” to “99”, the variation rendering pattern 11 is selected and the variation of the special symbol is selected. At the start, production pattern designation commands “A1H” and “0BH” corresponding to the fluctuation production pattern 11 are generated and transmitted to the image control board 150. The effect content of the change effect pattern 11 is, for example, a reach A2 effect (losing).

  Similarly, if the variation pattern designation command received from the main control board 110 is “E6H” “09H” and the rendering random number 1 is “0” to “49”, the variation rendering pattern 12 is selected, and the rendering disturbance If the numerical value 1 is “50” to “99”, the variation effect pattern 13 is selected. Then, at the start of the variation of the special symbol, the production pattern designation commands “A1H”, “0CH”, “A1H”, and “0DH” corresponding to the variation production patterns 12 and 13 are generated and transmitted to the image control board 150. The production contents of the fluctuation production patterns 12 and 13 are, for example, reach B1 production (losing) and reach B2 production (losing).

  Similarly, when the variation pattern designation command received from the main control board 110 is “E6H” “0AH”, “E6H” “0BH”, regardless of the value “0” to “99” of the production random number value 1, When the variation effect patterns 14 and 15 are selected and the variation of the special symbol is started, the variation pattern designation commands “A1H”, “0EH”, “A1H” and “0FH” corresponding to the variation patterns 14 and 15 are generated to generate the image control board. 150. The contents of the effects of the fluctuation effect patterns 14 and 15 are, for example, a shortened fluctuation A effect and a shortened fluctuation B effect.

  When the variation pattern designation command received from the main control board 110 is “E6H”, “21H” to “E6H”, “2BH”, the variation pattern 1 to 15 is selected by the same selection process as described above, and the variation of the special symbol At the start, variation pattern designation commands “A1H”, “11H” to “A1H”, and “1DH” respectively corresponding to the variation patterns 1 to 15 are generated and transmitted to the image control board 150.

When the variation pattern designation command received from the main control board 110 is “E6H” or “3DH”, the variation effect pattern 41 is selected regardless of the value “0 to 99” of the effect random number 1 and the special symbol At the start of variation, variation pattern designation commands “A1H” and “29H” corresponding to the variation pattern 41 are generated and transmitted to the image control board 150.
The effect content of the change effect pattern 41 is, for example, “SPSP reach (win)” described above.

When the change pattern designation command received from the main control board 110 is “E6H” or “47H”, the change effect pattern 51 is selected regardless of the value “0 to 99” of the effect random number 1, and the special design At the start of variation, variation pattern designation commands “A1H” and “33H” corresponding to the variation pattern 51 are generated and transmitted to the image control board 150.
The production content of the fluctuation production pattern 51 is, for example, “SPSP reach (losing)” described above.

  Note that the variation effect pattern determination table in the second special symbol display device 20 shown in FIG. 37 indicates that the MODE of the variation pattern designation command received from the main control board is “E7H” and the effect pattern transmitted to the image control board. Except that the MODE of the designated command is “B1H”, the description is omitted because it is the same as the variation effect pattern determination table in the first special symbol display device 20 shown in FIG.

  As described above, in the gaming machine according to the present embodiment, even if the variation pattern designation command has the same special symbol, a different variation effect pattern can be determined based on the random number value 1 for the effect. The number of fluctuation pattern designation commands is reduced to reduce the storage capacity of the main control board 110.

  Although illustration is omitted, in addition to the effect pattern specifying command corresponding to the variable effect pattern, the MODE setting value is changed to “effect pattern specifying command corresponding to the customer waiting effect pattern (MODE = 01H). ) ”,“ Effect pattern designation command corresponding to the hit start effect pattern (MODE = 0H) ”,“ effect pattern designation command corresponding to the big hit effect pattern (MODE = 03H) ”,“ effect pattern corresponding to the hit end effect pattern Various effect pattern designation commands such as “designation command (MODE = 04H)” are transmitted to the image control board 150.

  Next, processing executed by the sub CPU 121 in the effect control board 120 will be described.

<Main process of production control board>
FIG. 38 is a flowchart for explaining the main processing by the effect control board.
In step S510, the sub CPU 121 performs an initialization process. In this process, the sub CPU 121 reads a main processing program from the sub ROM 122 and initializes and sets a flag stored in the sub RAM 123 in response to power-on. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S520.

  In step S520, the sub CPU 121 performs an effect random value update process. In this processing, the sub CPU 121 performs processing for updating various random numbers stored in the sub RAM 123. Thereafter, the process of step S510 is repeated until a predetermined interrupt process is performed.

<Timer interrupt processing of production control board>
FIG. 39 is a flowchart for explaining timer interrupt processing by the effect control board.
Although not shown in the figure, a clock pulse is generated every predetermined period (2 milliseconds) by a reset clock pulse generation circuit provided on the effect control board 120, and a timer interrupt processing program is read to display the effect control board 120. Timer interrupt processing is executed.

First, in step S601, the sub CPU 121 saves information stored in the register of the sub CPU 121 to the stack area.
In step S <b> 602, the sub CPU 121 performs update processing of various timer counters used in the effect control board 120.
In step S603, the sub CPU 121 performs command analysis processing. In this process, the sub CPU 121 performs a process of analyzing a command stored in the reception buffer of the sub RAM 123. Specific description of the command analysis processing will be described later with reference to FIGS. 40 and 41. When the effect control board 120 receives a command transmitted from the main control board 110, a command reception interrupt process of the effect control board 120 (not shown) occurs, and the received command is stored in the reception buffer. Thereafter, the received command is analyzed in step S603.

  In step S <b> 604, the sub CPU 121 checks the signal of the effect button detection switch 8 a input via the lamp control board 140 and performs effect input control processing related to the effect button 8. A specific description of the effect input control process will be described later with reference to FIG.

In step S <b> 605, the sub CPU 121 transmits various data set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 123 to the image performance control board 150 and the lamp control board 140.
In step S606, the sub CPU 121 restores the information saved in step S601 to the register of the sub CPU 121.

<Command analysis processing>
40 and 41 are flowcharts for explaining command analysis processing by the effect control board. The command analysis process 2 shown in FIG. 41 is performed subsequent to the command analysis process 1 shown in FIG.
In step S611, the sub CPU 121 confirms whether or not the command is received in the reception buffer, and confirms whether or not the command is received.
If there is no command in the reception buffer (No in step S611), the sub CPU 121 ends the command analysis process. If there is a command in the reception buffer (Yes in step S611), the sub CPU 121 moves the process to step S621.

In step S621, the sub CPU 121 confirms whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a customer waiting command. The customer waiting command is set in step S217 (FIG. 26) of the main control board 110.
If the command stored in the reception buffer is a customer waiting command (Yes in step S621), the sub CPU 121 moves the process to step S622, and if it is not a customer waiting command (No in step S621), the sub CPU 121 proceeds to step S631. Move.
In step S622, the sub CPU 121 performs a customer waiting effect pattern determination process for determining a customer waiting effect pattern. Specifically, the customer waiting effect pattern is determined, the determined customer waiting effect pattern is set in the effect pattern storage area, and information on the determined customer waiting effect pattern is transmitted to the image performance control board 150 and the lamp control board 140. Therefore, the data based on the determined customer waiting effect pattern is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 123.
Thereby, the customer waiting effect is started by the image control board 150.

In step S631, the sub CPU 121 confirms whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a start winning designation command. The start winning designation command is set in step S154, step S156 or step S157 (FIG. 23) of the main control board 110.
If the command stored in the reception buffer is a start winning designation command (Yes in step S631), the sub CPU 121 moves the process to step S632, and if it is not a starting winning designation command (No in step S631), proceeds to step S641. Move processing.

  In step S632, the sub CPU 121 analyzes the received start winning designation command and executes data update processing corresponding to the starting winning designation command. The start winning designation command is associated with information related to the big hit, the small hit, and the loss that are provisionally determined by the preliminary determination process. Therefore, here, information about the first hold (U1) or the second hold (U2) newly reserved is stored in a predetermined storage area of the sub-RAM 123.

  In step S633, the sub CPU 121 analyzes the start winning designation command and performs a hold display mode determination process for transmitting a hold display command to the image performance control board 150 and the lamp control board 140 so as to perform the hold display in a predetermined mode. As a result, the current reserved number of the first hold (U1) and the second hold (U2) is displayed on the image display device 31.

In step S641, the sub CPU 121 confirms whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a variation pattern designation command. The variation pattern designation command is set in step S209 (FIG. 26) of the main control board 110.
If the command stored in the reception buffer is a variation pattern designation command (Yes in step S641), the sub CPU 121 moves the process to step S642, and if it is not a variation pattern designation command (No in step S641), step S651. Move processing to.

  In step S642, based on the received variation pattern designation command, the sub CPU 121 performs variation effect pattern determination processing for determining one variation effect pattern from among a plurality of variation effect patterns. This variation effect pattern determination process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S643, the sub CPU 121 shifts the hold display data stored in the first hold storage area and the second hold storage area and the data corresponding to the start winning designation command, and information on the hold display data after the shift. Is transmitted to the image performance control board 150 and the lamp control board 140.

In step S651, the sub CPU 121 confirms whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is an effect designating command. The effect designating command is set in step S227, step S231, and step S232 (FIG. 27) of the main control board 110.
If the command stored in the reception buffer is an effect symbol designation command (Yes in step S651), the sub CPU 121 moves the process to step S652, and if it is not an effect symbol designation command (No in step S651), step S661. Move processing to.

  In step S652, the sub CPU 121 performs an effect symbol determination process for determining an effect symbol 35 to be stopped and displayed on the image display device 31, based on the content of the received effect symbol designation command. Specifically, the effect designating command is analyzed, the effect symbol data constituting the combination of the effect symbols 35 is determined according to the presence / absence of jackpot and the type of jackpot, and the determined effect symbol data is stored in the effect symbol storage area Set to.

In step S661, the sub CPU 121 checks whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a symbol determination command. The symbol confirmation command is set in step S243 (FIG. 28) of the main control board 110.
If the command stored in the reception buffer is a symbol confirmation command (Yes in step S661), the sub CPU 121 moves the process to step S662, and if it is not a symbol confirmation command (No in step S661), the sub CPU 121 proceeds to step S671. Move.

  In step S 662, the sub CPU 121 transmits data based on the effect symbol data determined in step S 652 and stop instruction data for stopping and displaying the effect symbol to stop display of the effect symbol 35. The effect design stop process to be set is performed.

In step S671, the sub CPU 121 confirms whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a common map variation pattern designation command. It should be noted that the common map change pattern designation command is set in step S353 (FIG. 34) of the main control board 110.
If the command stored in the reception buffer is a common map variation pattern designation command (Yes in step S71), the sub CPU 121 moves the process to step S672, and if it is not a common diagram variation pattern designation command (No in step S671). ), The process proceeds to step S681.

  In step S <b> 672, the sub CPU 121 performs a general variation variation effect pattern determination process for determining one general variation variation effect pattern from a plurality of ordinary variation variation patterns based on the received normal variation variation designation command.

In step S681, the sub CPU 121 confirms whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a long release start command. The long release start command is set in step S376 (FIG. 35) of the main control board 110.
If the command stored in the reception buffer is a long release start command (Yes in step S681), the sub CPU 121 moves the process to step S682, and if it is not a long release start command (No in step S681), step S700. Move processing to.

  In step S682, the sub CPU 121 performs a long open effect process. Here, a notification effect is executed in order to notify the player that the second start port 14 is opened for a long time (4.2 seconds) in the non-short-time gaming state.

In step S691, the sub CPU 121 checks whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a normal symbol determination command. The normal symbol confirmation command is set in step S360 (FIG. 34) of the main control board 110.
If the command stored in the reception buffer is a normal symbol determination command (Yes in step S691), the sub CPU 121 moves the process to step S692, and if it is not a normal symbol determination command (No in step S691), step S700. Move processing to.

  In step S 692, the sub CPU 121 displays effect symbol data corresponding to the received normal symbol confirmation command and stop instruction data for stopping and displaying the general symbol effect symbol in the sub RAM 123 in order to stop and display the normal symbol effect symbol. Normal symbol variation stop processing to be set in the transmission buffer is performed.

In step S700, the sub CPU 121 determines whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a gaming state designation command. The game state designation command is set in step S258 (FIG. 29) and step S32 (FIG. 32) of the main control board 110.
If the command stored in the reception buffer is a gaming state designation command (Yes in step S700), the sub CPU 121 moves the process to step S701, and if it is not a gaming state designation command (No in step S700), step S711. Move processing to.

In step S <b> 701, the sub CPU 121 sets a gaming state based on the received gaming state designation command in a gaming state storage area in the sub RAM 123.
In step S711, the sub CPU 121 confirms whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is an opening command. The opening command is set in step S265 (FIG. 29) of the main control board 110.
If the command stored in the reception buffer is an opening command (Yes in step S711), the sub CPU 121 moves the process to step S712, and if not a opening command (No in step S711), moves the process to step S721. .

  In step S712, the sub CPU 121 performs a hit start effect pattern determination process for determining a hit start effect pattern. Specifically, the hit start effect pattern is determined based on the opening command, the determined hit start effect pattern is set in the effect pattern storage area, and information on the determined hit start effect pattern is displayed on the image performance control board 150 and the lamp. In order to transmit to the control board 140, data based on the determined hit start effect pattern is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 123.

In step S721, the sub CPU 121 confirms whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a special winning opening opening designation command. The special winning opening opening designation command is set in step S275 (FIG. 30) of the main control board 110.
If the command stored in the reception buffer is a big winning opening release designation command (Yes in step S721), the sub CPU 121 moves the process to step S722, and if it is not a big winning opening opening designation command (No in step S721). ), And the process proceeds to step S731.

  In step S722, the sub CPU 121 performs a mid-round effect pattern determination process for determining a jackpot effect pattern. Specifically, the in-round effect pattern is determined for each round to be started, based on a special winning opening release designation command having information on how many round games start. Then, the determined effect pattern during the round is set in the effect pattern storage area, and information on the effect pattern is transmitted to the image performance control board 150 and the lamp control board 140, so that the corresponding data is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 123. To do.

In step S731, the sub CPU 121 confirms whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a round end designation command. The round end designation command is set in step S284 (FIG. 30) of the main control board 110.
If the command stored in the reception buffer is a round end designation command (Yes in step S731), the sub CPU 121 moves the process to step S732, and if the command is not a round end designation command (No in step S731), step S741. Move processing to.

In step S732, the sub CPU 121 performs a pause effect pattern determination process for determining an effect pattern between rounds.
In step S741, the sub CPU 121 confirms whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is an ending command. The ending command is set in step S287 (FIG. 30) and step S312 (FIG. 31) of the main control board 110.
If the command stored in the reception buffer is an ending command (Yes in step S741), the sub CPU 121 moves the process to step S742, and if not a ending command (No in step S741), the sub CPU 121 ends the command analysis process. .

  In step S742, the sub CPU 121 performs a hit end effect pattern determination process for determining a hit end effect pattern. Specifically, the winning end effect pattern is determined based on the ending command, the determined hit end effect pattern is set in the effect pattern storage area, and information on the determined hit end effect pattern is displayed on the image performance control board 150 and the lamp. In order to transmit to the control board 140, data based on the determined hit end effect pattern is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 123.

<Variation effect pattern determination processing>
FIG. 42 is a flowchart for explaining the changing effect pattern determination process by the effect control board.
The variation effect pattern determination process shown in FIG. 42 is executed by the sub CPU 121 when the variation pattern designation command transmitted from the main control board 110 is stored in the reception buffer of the effect control board 120. This variation effect pattern determination process determines a variation effect pattern indicating how to control various effect devices including the image display device 31 during the special symbol variation display.
First, in step S801, the sub CPU 121 acquires the effect random number value updated in step S520.
Next, in step S802, the sub CPU 121 sets a variation effect pattern determination table with reference to the current gaming state and effect mode.

Next, in step S803, the sub CPU 121 determines one variation effect pattern based on the variation effect pattern determination table set in step S802 and the effect random number obtained in step S801.
In step S804, the presence / absence of the notice effect is determined and the type of the notice effect when it is executed is determined using the notice effect determination table as will be described later (FIG. 48).
Next, in step S805, the sub CPU 121 sends an effect pattern designation command to transmit to the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140 the variation effect pattern (and the presence / absence and type of the notice effect) determined in step S803. Set in the transmission data storage area. When the effect pattern designation command is transmitted to the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140, the image display device 31, the effect accessory device 32, the effect illumination device 33, and the audio output device based on the effect pattern designation command. 34 is controlled.

Next, in step S806, the sub CPU 121 sets an effect time timer so as to measure the elapsed time since the start of the change effect. For example, when the variation effect pattern related to reach A is determined, a counter corresponding to 60 seconds is set.
Next, in step S <b> 807, the sub CPU 121 sets a symbol determination period, which is a period during which the effect symbol 35 is stopped and displayed on the image display device 31. The symbol determination period is from 3 seconds before the end of the variation effect until the end of the variation effect.

<Production input control processing>
FIG. 43 is a flowchart for explaining the effect input control process by the effect control board.
First, in step S811, the sub CPU 121 determines whether or not there is a valid effect button detection signal from the effect button detection switch 8a based on the effect button detection command from the lamp control board 1140. If the sub CPU 121 determines that there is no effect button detection signal (No in step S811), the sub CPU 121 ends the process, and if it determines that there is an effect button detection signal (Yes in step S811), the process proceeds to step S812. Transition to processing.

  In step S812, the sub CPU 121 determines whether or not the button operation effect executable flag = 01 is set in the storage area of the sub RAM 123. Here, if the button operation effect executable flag = 01 is not set (No in step S812), the sub CPU 121 ends the process, and if the button operation effect executable flag = 01 is set (step S812). Yes in S812), the process proceeds to step S813.

  The button operation effect executable flag is used to determine whether or not an effect corresponding to the operation can be executed based on the button operation being performed. ”Indicates that an effect corresponding to the operation can be executed, and a flag“ 00 ”indicates that an effect corresponding to the operation cannot be executed. The flag “01” is set in accordance with the start, and the effect button is operated, or the flag “00” is set when the operation effective period ends without the effect button being operated.

In step S813, the sub CPU 121 sets a button operation effect execution command in the transmission buffer. This command is a command for causing the image control board 150 to execute an effect corresponding to the operation of the effect button 8.
Here, the sub CPU 121 transmits the command set in the transmission buffer in step S605 (see FIG. 39) after the effect input control process to the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140. The image control board 150 operates the image display device 31 and the audio output device 32 based on the received command, and the lamp control board 140 operates the effect accessory device 32 and the effect lighting device 33 based on the received command. Let

Next, the image control board 150 will be described.
In the image control board 150, when receiving the production command from the production control board 120, the host CPU 151 reads out the audio output device control program from the host ROM 153 based on the received production command, and the audio output device 342 performs the audio. And the host CPU 151 reads an animation control program from the host ROM 153 to control image display on the image display device 31.

  Here, processing executed by the host CPU 151 in the image control board 150 will be described.

<Host CPU main processing>
FIG. 44 is a flowchart for explaining main processing by the image control board.
When power is supplied from the power supply board 170, a system reset occurs in the host CPU 151, and the host CPU 151 performs the following main processing.

  First, in step S901, the host CPU 151 performs an initialization process. In this processing, the host CPU 151 reads the main processing program from the host ROM 153 and instructs the initial setting of the various modules of the host CPU 151 and the VDP 200 in response to power-on.

In step S <b> 902, the host CPU 151 performs effect pattern designation command analysis processing for analyzing the effect pattern designation command (command stored in the reception buffer of the host RAM 152) transmitted from the effect control board 120.
When the image control board 150 receives a command transmitted from the effect control board 120, a command reception interrupt process of the image control board 150 (not shown) occurs, and the received command is stored in the reception buffer. Thereafter, the received command is analyzed in step S902.

The effect pattern designation command analysis process confirms whether or not an effect pattern designation command is stored in the reception buffer. If the effect pattern designation command is not stored in the reception buffer, the process proceeds to step S903 as it is.
If an effect pattern designation command is stored in the reception buffer, a new effect pattern designation command is read, and one or more animation groups to be executed are determined based on the read effect pattern designation command, and each animation is selected. An animation pattern is determined from the group (see FIG. 47). When the animation pattern is determined, the read effect pattern designation command is deleted from the transmission buffer.

In step S903, the host CPU 151 performs animation control processing. In this process, the addresses of various animation scenes are updated based on the “scene switching counter”, “weight frame”, “frame counter” updated in step S921, which will be described later, and the animation pattern determined in step S902. To do.
In step S904, the host CPU 151 determines the display list from the display information (sprite identification number, display position, etc.) of the animation scene at the updated address according to the priority order (drawing order) of the animation group to which the animation scene belongs. Are generated (see FIG. 47). When the generation of the display list is completed, the host CPU 151 outputs the display list to the VDP 200. The display list output here will be described later with reference to FIG.
The display list output here is stored in the display list storage area 156a of the VRAM 156 via the CPU I / F 203 in the VDP 200.

In step S905, the host CPU 151 determines whether or not the FB switching flag = 01.
Here, as will be described later with reference to FIG. 45 (b), the FB switching flag is set to FB if drawing of the previous display list is completed in a V blank interrupt every 1/60 seconds (about 16.6 ms). Switching flag = 01. That is, in step S905, it is determined whether or not the previous drawing has been completed.
If the FB switching flag = 01 (Yes in step S905), the host CPU 151 proceeds to step S906. If the FB switching flag = 00 (No in step S905), the host CPU 151 waits until the FB switching flag = 01. do.

In step S906, the host CPU 151 sets the FB switching flag = 00 (turns the FB switching flag off), and proceeds to step S906.
In step S907, the host CPU 151 performs drawing execution start processing.
In this process, in order to instruct the VDP 200 to execute drawing on the display list that has already been output, drawing execution start data is set in the drawing register. That is, execution of drawing for the display list output in S904 is instructed.
Thereafter, the processing from step S902 to step S907 is repeated until a predetermined interrupt shown in FIG. 45 occurs.

<Image control board interrupt processing>
The interrupt process of the image control board 150 will be described with reference to FIG.
The interrupt process of the image control board 150 includes at least a drawing end interrupt process performed by inputting a drawing end interrupt signal and a V blank interrupt process performed by inputting a V blank interrupt signal. Yes.

<Host CPU drawing end interrupt processing>
FIG. 45A is a flowchart for explaining a drawing end interrupt process by the image control board.
When drawing of a predetermined unit frame (one frame) is completed, the VDP 200 outputs a drawing end interrupt signal to the host CPU 151 via the CPU I / F 203.
When the host CPU 151 receives a drawing end interrupt signal from the VDP 200, the host CPU 151 executes a drawing end interrupt process.
In the drawing end interrupt process, in step S911, the host CPU 151 sets the drawing end flag = 01 (turns on the drawing end flag), and ends the current drawing end interrupt process. That is, the drawing end flag is turned on every time drawing ends.

<Host CPUV blank interrupt processing>
FIG. 45B is a flowchart for explaining the V blank interrupt processing by the image control board.
The VDP 200 outputs a V blank interrupt signal (vertical synchronization signal) to the host CPU 151 via the CPU I / F 203 every 1/60 seconds (about 16.6 ms).
When the host CPU 151 receives a V blank interrupt signal from the VDP 200, the host CPU 151 executes a V blank interrupt process.

In step S921, the host CPU 151 performs processing for updating various counters such as “scene switching counter”, “wait frame”, and “frame counter”.
In step S922, the host CPU 151 determines whether or not the drawing end flag is “01”. That is, it is determined whether or not drawing of a predetermined unit frame has been completed.
If the drawing end flag = 01 (Yes in step S922), the host CPU 151 moves the process to step S923. If the drawing end flag = 01 (No in step S922), the host CPU 151 ends the current V blank interrupt process. To do. That is, even if the V blank interrupt signal is input, if the drawing is not completed, the processing after step S923 is not performed.

In step S923, the host CPU 151 sets a drawing end flag = 00 (turns the drawing end flag off).
In step S924, the host CPU 151 instructs the memory controller 209 of the VDP 200 to switch between “display frame buffer” and “drawing frame buffer”.
In step S925, the host CPU 151 sets the FB switching flag = 01 (turns on the FB switching flag), cancels the standby state in step S905 (see FIG. 44), and ends the current V blank interrupt processing. To do.

  Next, with reference to FIGS. 46 and 47, an animation pattern determination method and a display list generation method will be described.

<Anime pattern>
FIG. 46 is an example of an animation pattern for displaying an animation of a production pattern.
As shown in FIG. 46A, the animation pattern is grouped for each object or scene displayed on the image display device 31, and displays a background group for displaying the background animation, and an animation of the character used for the notice A. Notice group A for displaying, animation group B for displaying the animation of the character used for the notice B, reach group for displaying the animation of the reach character, production design group for displaying the animation of the production design 35, jackpot There are a large number of groups such as a jackpot directing group for displaying the animation of the directing. A large number of animation patterns are associated with each group and stored in the host ROM 153.
Based on the effect pattern designation command received from the sub CPU 121, the host CPU 151 determines one or a plurality of animation groups to be executed and also determines an animation pattern from each animation group.

  46 (b) to 46 (e) show the animation pattern determined when the variation pattern designation command (E6H07H) corresponding to the variation pattern 7 (the special symbol variation pattern 7 of 10 seconds) shown in FIG. 13 is received. An example is shown.

  When the host CPU 151 receives the effect pattern specification command (A1H09H) corresponding to the change pattern specification command (E6H07H) of the change pattern 7, the host CPU 151 causes the background CPU, the notice A group, the notice B group, and the effect symbol group 4 to be displayed. One group is determined, and the anime pattern 1 is determined from the background group, the anime pattern 11 is determined from the notice A group, the anime pattern 21 is determined from the notice B group, and the anime pattern 501 is determined from the effect pattern group.

Here, as shown in FIGS. 46B to 46E, the animation pattern stores a combination of animation scene information, a display order of each animation scene information, and the like.
For example, in the effect symbol group / animation pattern 501 shown in FIG. 46E, the animation scene 501 is executed first and the animation scene 511 is executed second.
The host RAM 151 has a “scene switching counter” that is updated every frame. If the scene switching counter measures “540” while the first animation scene 501 is being executed, the second animation is displayed. The animation scene switches to the scene 511. When the scene switching counter measures “60” while the second animation scene 511 is being executed, the animation scene of the production symbol group / animation pattern 501 ends.
Note that “one frame” is the update timing of the image display device (vertical synchronization signal update timing), and one frame is updated every 1/60 seconds (about 16.6 ms). That is, 60 frames are measured in 1 second.

Each animation scene stores animation scene information, and wait frames (that is, display time) updated every frame, target data (sprite identification number, transfer source address, etc.), parameters (sprite Display information such as a display position, a transfer destination address, and a drawing method.
For example, in the animation display, in the animation scene 501 shown in FIG. 46 (e), the first design to the fourth design are continuously displayed up to 20 frames (about 0.33 seconds) at predetermined coordinates. Thereafter, the first symbol to the fourth symbol are continuously displayed at different coordinates for 15 frames (about 0.25 seconds). Similarly, when the first symbol to the fourth symbol are continuously displayed at different coordinates up to a predetermined frame, an animation is displayed in which the first symbol to the fourth symbol is moved and displayed. be able to.

46 (b)-(e), the background group anime pattern 1, the anime pattern 11 from the notice A group, the anime pattern 21 from the notice B group, and the animation from the effect design group. A plurality of animation patterns with the pattern 501 are determined, and the animations of these animation patterns are executed in parallel.
That is, in the display area of the image display device 31, the images of BG1 and BG2 continue to be displayed as the background from the start to the end of the animation pattern, and the notice of the character A 2 seconds (120 frames) after the start of the animation pattern An image for display animation is displayed for 3 seconds (180 frames), and after 3 seconds (180 frames) from the start of the animation pattern, an image for animation display for character B is displayed for 4 seconds (240 frames). Furthermore, an image for performing animation for normal variation display of effect symbols is performed for 9 seconds (540 frames), and then an image for performing animation for temporary stop display for 1 second (60 frames) is displayed.
Note that these images are displayed in an overlapping manner in the display area of the image display device 31, and the first drawn image is overwritten and erased by the image drawn later. This image generation method will be described in the display list described later.

<Display list>
FIG. 47 is a diagram showing an example of a display list including drawing control command groups.
When the host CPU 151 determines the animation pattern as shown in FIG. 46, the host CPU 151 generates a display list for each predetermined frame (one frame), and outputs the generated display list to the VDP 200.
Here, regarding the display list generation method, the host CPU 151 follows the contents of the animation scene at the current number of frames based on the “frame counter” indicating the current frame and the determined animation pattern (animation scene). By generating the drawing control commands according to the priority order (drawing order) of each animation group, a display list for the current number of frames is generated.

For example, as the priority order of the animation group shown in FIGS. 46B to 46E, the background group is associated with the lowest priority 10 data, and the notice A group is associated with the priority 9 data. The priority B data is associated with the notice B group, the priority 2 data is associated with the jackpot effect group, and the highest priority 1 data is associated with the effect symbol group. Shall.
46 (b) to 46 (e), the background group anime pattern 1, the anime pattern 11 from the notice A group, the anime pattern 21 from the notice B group, and the effect design group It is assumed that a plurality of anime patterns with the anime pattern 501 are determined.

Next, drawing control commands were sequentially generated and determined from the animation pattern 1 of the lowest priority animation group (background group) according to the contents of the animation scene in the current frame counter (current number of frames). When the drawing control commands up to the highest priority animation group (production symbol group) among the animation groups are generated, a drawing end command is finally generated to complete the display list as shown in FIG.
Such a display list is generated by program processing while referring to data necessary for the host CPU 151.

  As described above, when the host CPU 151 outputs a display list in which drawing control command groups are grouped in predetermined frames (every frame) to the VDP 200, the drawing circuit 207 in the VDP 200 performs specific drawing processing. The processing load on the host CPU 151 can be reduced.

Next, an outline of the lamp control board 140 will be briefly described.
When the lamp control board 140 receives an effect command from the effect control board 120, it reads out the effect accessory device operation program based on the received effect command and controls the operation of the effect accessory device 32. At the same time, an effect lighting device control program is read based on the received effect command, and the effect lighting device 33 is controlled.
When the lamp control board 140 receives the command for the effect button from the image control board 130 via the effect control board 120, the effect button operation program is read based on the received command for the effect button, and the effect button 8 is controlled.

The characteristic configuration of the present embodiment will be described below.
In the gaming machine according to the present embodiment, the movement of the animation display is uniform among the plurality of holding icons for the holding icon indicating the number of holdings of the special symbol change displayed on the image display device 31 (the cycle of the display change is the same). To be aligned).
In the present specification, the “hold icon” is not only a hold icon indicating that the special symbol is being held (that is waiting for change) but also being changed indicating that the special symbol is currently being changed (holding). May contain a hold icon.
As will be described in detail later, in the description of the present embodiment, an example in which a clock with a single hand rotating as a motif is used as an animation display of the hold icon.
Of course, this is an example, and other animations may be used.

[First display mode]
48, 49, and 50 are diagrams illustrating a first display mode of the hold icon according to the present embodiment.
The image display device 31 includes a first special symbol hold display area 36 for displaying a hold icon for the first special symbol in addition to the effect symbol 35 that is linked to the variation of the special symbol, A changing hold display area 37 for displaying a changing hold icon related to the changing special symbol, and a second special figure hold display area 38 for displaying a hold icon for the second special symbol are provided.
FIG. 48A shows a state before the start of variation of the effect symbol 35 in the image display device 31, and no special symbol is reserved at this point. Therefore, no hold icon is displayed in the first special figure hold display area 36.

When a game ball wins the first starting port 13 from the state of FIG. 48A (FIG. 22, S131), since there is no currently changing symbol, the variation display of the effect symbol 35 is shown in FIG. 48B. Be started.
When the player keeps firing the game ball during the variation display of the symbol for which the variation display is started in FIG. 48 (b), when the game ball wins at the first start port 13, the number of reserved first symbol symbols is increased. 1 Then, as shown in FIG. 48C, a first hold icon 36a indicating the first hold is displayed in the first special figure hold display area 36.

In the gaming machine according to the present embodiment, when a special symbol is reserved, when a hold icon appears on the screen, an “winning action” for informing the player of the entry of the game ball into the starting port. Is done. This is, for example, a display in which a newly displayed hold icon emits light.
After the “winning action”, the “hold icon” is displayed (hereinafter referred to as “animation display”) so as to change (operate) in accordance with an animation pattern repeated at a predetermined cycle.

As shown in FIG. 49 (d), after the “winning action”, the first hold icon 36 a starts animation display.
FIG. 49D shows the state immediately after the start of the animation display, and the first hold icon 36a displays the beginning of the animation (the clock hand points to “0”). .
The animation of the “hold icon” is, for example, imitating a clock in which one hand rotates clockwise, and one rotation of the hand is defined as one cycle of the animation.
From the state shown in FIG. 49 (d) (the hand indicates 0 o'clock), the animation display of the first hold icon 36a is started, and the hand starts to rotate (clockwise in the figure).

During subsequent fluctuations, when a game ball wins further at the first starting port 13 and the number of first special symbols on hold becomes two, as shown in FIG. The second second hold icon 36b is displayed, and the “winning action” similar to FIG. 48C is performed.
Thereafter, in FIG. 49 (f), the second hold icon 36b is also switched to the animation display imitating a clock. As a feature of the present embodiment, the newly displayed second hold icon 36b has a clock hand indicating 0. Instead of being displayed from the beginning of the animation, the animation display is started from the same mode (part) as the display of the first first hold icon 36a.
That is, when the hand of the first hold icon 36a of the first pointed to “2 o'clock” as shown in FIG. 49 (f), the display of the second hold icon 36b also shows “2 o'clock”. It starts from the pointed state.

By doing so, the display period of the plurality of held icons that are displayed in animation is shifted (for example, when the clock of the animation points to another time), so that the player does not have an uncomfortable effect. I can do it.
Thereafter, the first hold icon 36a and the second hold icon 36b are displayed in synchronization with the animation display (with the clock hands always pointing to the same time).

When the game ball is further won in the first starting port 13 during the same fluctuation and the number of the first special symbol hold becomes 3, as shown in FIG. 49 (g), the first special figure hold display area 36 is displayed. A third third hold icon 36c is displayed, and "winning action" is performed.
Thereafter, in FIG. 49 (h), the third hold icon 36c is also switched to the animation display imitating the clock. As in the above, the third hold icon 36c is displayed from the beginning of the animation in which the clock hand points to 0. Instead of being displayed, the animation display is started from the same place as the display of the first hold icon 36a and the second hold icon 36b.

That is, if the hands of the first hold icon 36a and the second hold icon 36b point to “5 o'clock” at the time of FIG. 49 (h), the display of the third hold icon 36c is also “5 o'clock”. It starts from where it points.
Thereafter, the first hold icon 36a, the second hold icon 36b, and the third hold icon 36c are displayed in synchronization with the animation display (so that the clock hands indicate the same time).
If the game ball wins further at the first starting port 13 during the subsequent fluctuation, the number of the first special symbol hold is 4, and as shown in FIG. 50 (i), 4 is displayed in the first special figure hold display area 36. The fourth fourth hold icon 36d is displayed, and "winning action" is performed.
Thereafter, in FIG. 50 (j), the fourth hold icon 36d is also switched to the animation display imitating the clock. As in the above, the fourth hold icon 36d is displayed at the beginning of the animation (the clock hand points to 0). The display of animation is started from the same display as the display of the first hold icon 36a, the second hold icon 36b, and the third hold icon 36c.

That is, when the hands of the first hold icon 36a, the second hold icon 36b, and the third hold icon 36c indicate “9 o'clock” in FIG. 50 (j), the display of the fourth hold icon 36d is also a needle. Starts from where it points to “9 o'clock”.
Thereafter, the first hold icon 36a, the second hold icon 36b, the third hold icon 36c, and the fourth hold icon 36d are synchronized in movement as shown in FIGS. Displayed to point to time).

The gaming machine of the present embodiment includes a timer counter for displaying a hold icon, and the animation display frame is counted using the timer counter for the first hold icon 36a serving as a reference.
If the number of display frames per second (fps) is known, it is easy to determine how many frames the reference hold icon displays from the start of display.
This timer counter may always be turned on after the power is turned on, or may start counting from the time when the first hold as a reference occurs.

[Second display mode]
51, 52, and 53 are diagrams illustrating a second display mode of the hold icon according to the present embodiment.
FIG. 51A shows a state of the image display device 31 before the effect symbol 35 starts to change.
As in the case of FIGS. 48 to 50, it is assumed that there is no special symbol hold at the time of FIG. 51 (a).
The display of the image display device 31 includes a first special figure hold display area 36, a changing hold display area 37, and a second special figure hold display area 38, as shown in FIGS. 48 to 50. The same.

When a game ball wins the first starting port 13 from the state of FIG. 51A, the variation display of the effect symbol 35 is started as shown in FIG. A hold icon 37a is displayed.
The changing pending icon 37a is displayed so as to change according to an animation pattern that repeats at a predetermined cycle.
For example, the animation constituting the on-change pending icon is a drawing of a clock in which one hand rotates, and one rotation of the hand is defined as one cycle of the animation.
Currently, no hold icon is displayed in the first special figure hold display area 36.
If a game ball wins the first starting port 13 during the variation display, the number of the first special symbol hold becomes 1, and as shown in FIG. 51 (c), one is displayed in the first special figure hold display area 36. A first hold icon 36a for the eyes is displayed.
In the present embodiment, the hold icon is displayed so as to change according to an animation pattern repeated at a predetermined cycle after the “action when winning a prize (hold icon is emitted)” as in the case of FIGS. 48 to 50.

As shown in FIG. 52 (d), the first hold icon 36 a after the “winning action” starts animation display.
As with the changing hold icon 37a, the animation constituting the hold icon is, for example, a clock in which one hand rotates, and one rotation of the hand is set as one cycle of the animation.
As a feature of the present embodiment, the first hold icon 36a is not displayed from the beginning of the animation (the clock hand points to 0), but the same display as that of the changing hold icon 37a. Start animation display from.

That is, when the clock hand of the changing hold icon 37a points to “2 o'clock”, the first hold icon 36a starts from a state where it points to “2 o'clock”.
Thereafter, the changing hold icon 37a and the first hold icon 36a are displayed with the movement (animation display) synchronized.
From the state shown in FIG. 52 (d), the first hold icon 36a starts displaying change, and the hand starts rotating (clockwise).

Further, when a game ball wins at the first start port 13, the number of the first special symbol hold becomes 2, and as shown in FIG. 52 (e), the second special hold is displayed in the first special figure hold display area 36. The second hold icon 36b to be displayed is displayed, and a “winning action” is performed.
Thereafter, in FIG. 52 (f), the second hold icon 36b is also switched to an animation display imitating a clock, but the second hold icon 36b is the first (first) frame of the animation (clock hand indicates 0). ), And the animation display is started from the same position as the display of the changing hold icon 37a and the first hold icon 36a.

That is, when the clock hands of the changing hold icon 37a and the first hold icon 36a point to “5 o'clock” in FIG. 52 (f), the display of the second hold icon 36b is also “5”. It starts from where it points.
In this way, when there are a plurality of hold icons that are animated, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling uncomfortable by shifting the display period of each icon.
Thereafter, the changing hold icon 37a, the first hold icon 36a, and the second hold icon 36b are displayed with their movements synchronized (the hands indicate the same time).

Further, when a game ball wins a prize at the first start port 13, the number of the first special symbol hold becomes 3, and as shown in FIG. 52 (g), the third special hold is displayed in the first special figure hold display area 36. The third hold icon 36c to be displayed is displayed, and "winning action" is performed.
Thereafter, in FIG. 52 (h), the third hold icon 36c is also switched to the animation display imitating the clock. Similarly to the above, the third hold icon 36c is displayed at the beginning of the animation (the clock hand points to 0). The animation display is started from the same display as that of the on-change hold icon 37a, the first hold icon 36a, and the second hold icon 36b.

That is, if the hands of the changing hold icon 37a, the first hold icon 36a, and the second hold icon 36b indicate “11:00” in FIG. 52H, the display of the third hold icon 36c is also changed. It starts from where it points to “11 o'clock”.
Thereafter, the changing hold icon 37a, the first hold icon 36a, the second hold icon 36b, and the third hold icon 36c are displayed with movements synchronized (so that the hands indicate the same time).

Further, when a game ball wins at the first starting port 13, the number of the first special symbol on hold becomes 4, and as shown in FIG. 53 (i), the fourth special hold is displayed on the first special figure hold display area 36. The fourth hold icon 36d to be displayed is displayed, and “action upon winning” is performed.
Thereafter, in FIG. 53 (j), the fourth hold icon 36d is also switched to the animation display imitating the clock. Similarly to the above, the third hold icon 36c is the first part of the animation (the clock hand points to 0). The animation display is started from the same display as the display of the on-change hold icon 37a, the first hold icon 36a, the second hold icon 36b, and the third hold icon 36c.

That is, if the hands of the changing hold icon 37a, the first hold icon 36a, the second hold icon 36b, and the third hold icon 36c point to “3 o'clock” in FIG. 53 (j), the fourth hold icon The display of 36d is also started when the hand points to “3 o'clock”.
After this, the floating hold icon 37a, the first hold icon 36a, the second hold icon 36b, the third hold icon 36c, and the fourth hold icon 36d are displayed with synchronized movements (so that the hands point to the same time). Is done.

When the fluctuation of the changing hold icon 37a is completed, the first holding icon 36a moves to the changing hold display area 37 and the second hold icon 36b moves right by one as shown in FIG. 53 (k). This becomes the first hold icon 36a.
Further, the third hold icon 36c moves to the right to become the second hold icon 36b, and the fourth hold icon 36d moves to the right to become the third hold icon 36c.
As shown in FIG. 53 (l), these hold icons maintain the animation display cycle before the movement even after the movement accompanying the change of the changing special symbol.

  As described above, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, not only the held icons (first display mode: in the case of FIGS. 48 to 50), but also animation display between the changing held icon 37 and the held icon. It can be matched and the discomfort given to the player can be eliminated.

In the above description (the first display mode and the second display mode), the example of performing the “winning action” when the hold icon is increased has been described. However, the “winning action” is not necessarily required. Instead, the display of the clock hand animation may be started immediately after the hold increases.
Taking the case of FIG. 49 (e) as an example, if the second hold icon 36b is generated at the timing when the first hold icon 36a points to “1 o'clock”, the second hold icon 36b has the needle “ The animation starts from the state of pointing to “1 o'clock”.
In the case of FIG. 50 (i), if the fourth hold icon 36d occurs when the first hold icon 36a, the second hold icon 36b, and the third hold icon 36c indicate “7 o'clock”, The hold icon 36d starts animation from a state where the hand points to “7 o'clock”.

FIG. 54 is a conceptual diagram of an animation constituting a hold icon image in the gaming machine of the present embodiment.
In order to simplify the explanation, this animation is composed of 12 frames of images, and is displayed as one frame per second, so that it becomes a moving image. That is, it is an animation of one cycle in 12 seconds, and this is repeatedly displayed. Of course, this is merely an illustrative example, and the animation is generally composed of a larger number of frames and is displayed at 2 frames per second (2 fps) or more.
In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the same animation is applied to all the hold icons and the changing hold icons.

The animation of the hold icon is, for example, content such that the clock hands described in FIGS. 48 to 50 and FIGS. 51 to 53 rotate with time.
In the frame configuration of the animation shown in FIG. 54, the clock hand points to 0 o'clock (12 o'clock) in the first (first) frame (first frame). In the second frame, the clock hand points to 1 o'clock. In the third frame, the clock hand points to 2 o'clock.

Similarly, the clock hands are 3 o'clock in the 4th frame, 4 o'clock in the 5th frame, 5 o'clock in the 6th frame, 6 o'clock in the 7th frame, 7 o'clock in the 8th frame, 9 o'clock. In the frame, 8 o'clock, 9 o'clock in the 10th frame, 10 o'clock in the 11th frame, and 11 o'clock in the 12th frame. In one cycle of animation, the clock hand rotates once.
Again, the display in FIG. 54 is merely an example. As the number of frames (fps value) displayed per second increases, the animation can be expressed more precisely and smoothly. For example, the movement of the needle moving between “1 o'clock” and “2 o'clock” can be expressed in more detail.

FIG. 55 is a diagram for explaining in detail the display change of the hold icon in FIGS. 51 to 53 using the animation configuration of FIG.
In FIG. 55, (a) is a floating hold icon, (b) is a first hold icon 36a, (c) is a second hold icon 36b, (d) is a third hold icon 36c, (e) is a fourth hold icon. A display frame of the hold icon 36d is shown.
As shown in (a), the changing hold icon 37a is animated in the changing hold display area 37.
Based on the animation pattern shown in FIG. 54, the changing hold icon 37a is displayed one frame at a time.

  When the first hold is generated as shown in (b) at the timing when the display of the changing hold icon 37a is about to reach the fourth frame, the host CPU 151 displays the “action upon winning” image for a predetermined period for the first hold icon 36a. For example, the animation display is started from the sixth frame of the first hold icon 36a at the timing when the on-change hold icon 37a becomes the sixth frame.

In this case, the “winning action” is performed for approximately two frames, but the winning action is continued according to which frame of the animation of the on-change pending icon 37a is started. Time changes. For example, after the winning occurs, it may be matched with the frame of the floating pending icon that appears next (in this case, from the 4th frame), or in accordance with the next next frame (from the 5th frame), You may also perform "time action".
Thereafter, the changing hold icon 37a and the first hold icon 36a are displayed in synchronization with the same number of frames.

When the “action at the time of winning a prize” is not performed, when the number of frames that can be cut immediately after the winning is generated, for example, when the changing hold icon 37a displays the fourth frame, the first hold icon 36a is also displayed from the fourth frame. Start.
In any case, it can be grasped by referring to the value of the timer counter which frame of the animation is displayed by the changing hold icon 37a.
That is, counting by the timer (counting of display frames) is started at the start of displaying the on-change pending hold icon 37a.
Then, when a new hold occurs, the number of frames of the changing hold icon 37a currently being displayed is determined, and the display start frame of the new hold icon is determined accordingly.

Hereinafter, the second and subsequent hold icons will be described in the same manner.
When the second hold icon is generated as shown in (c) at the timing when the animation of the changing hold icon 37a and the first hold icon 36a approaches the eighth frame, the host CPU 151 sets the second hold icon 36b for a predetermined period. An “winning action” image is displayed, and the animation display is started from the 10th frame of the second hold icon 36b at the timing when the changing hold icon 37a and the first hold icon 36a become, for example, the 10th frame.
In the case where the “winning action” is not performed, animation display is started from the eighth frame in accordance with the changing hold icon 37a and the first hold icon 36a.
Thereafter, the changing hold icon 37a, the first hold icon 36a, and the second hold icon 36b are displayed in synchronization with the same number of frames.

  When the third hold icon is generated as shown in (d) at the timing when the changing hold icon 37a, the first hold icon 36a, and the second hold icon 36b reach 12 frames, the host CPU 151 displays the third hold icon. The image of “winning action” is displayed for a predetermined period for 36c, and the first change icon 37a, the first hold icon 36a, and the second hold icon 36b are changed to the second frame (but the next cycle), for example. The animation display is started from the second frame of the 3-hold icon 36c.

Thereafter, the changing hold icon 37a, the first hold icon 36a, the second hold icon 36b, and the third hold icon 36c are displayed in synchronization with the same number of frames.
When the “winning action” is not performed, the animation display is started from the 12th frame in accordance with the changing hold icon 37a, the first hold icon 36a, and the second hold icon 36b.

When the fourth hold is generated as shown in (e) at the timing when the changing hold icon 37a, the first hold icon 36a, the second hold icon 36b, and the third hold icon 36c reach the sixth frame, The CPU 151 displays the “action when winning” image for a predetermined period for the fourth hold icon 36d, and the changing hold icon 37a, the first hold icon 36a, the second hold icon 36b, and the third hold icon 36c are in the sixth frame. In accordance with the timing, the animation display is started from the sixth frame of the fourth hold icon 36d.
When the “winning action” is not performed, animation display is started from the sixth frame in accordance with the changing hold icon 37a, the first hold icon 36a, the second hold icon 36b, and the third hold icon 36c.

Thereafter, the changing hold icon 37a, the first hold icon 36a, the second hold icon 36b, the third hold icon 36c, and the fourth hold icon 36d are displayed in synchronization with the same number of frames.
Here, when the fluctuation of the changing hold icon 37a is finished, the first holding icon 36a moves to the changing hold display area 37, and the second holding icon 36b moves right by one to the first holding icon 36a. Become.
Further, the third hold icon 36c moves to the right to become the second hold icon 36b, and the fourth hold icon 36d moves to the right to become the third hold icon 36c.

These hold icons maintain the animation display cycle before the movement even after the movement accompanying the change of the changing special symbol.
For example, when the previous change is stopped in FIG. 55, the change hold icon 37a, the first hold icon 36a, the second hold icon 36b, the third hold icon 36c, and the fourth hold icon 36d are each in the ninth frame. In such a case, the display of the new changing hold icon 37a, the first hold icon 36a, the second hold icon 36b, and the third hold icon 36c after the movement is started from the 10th frame.
The animation may be continued from a position where the number of frames in which each icon moves is skipped.

As shown in FIGS. 48 to 50, the on-change pending icon 37a may not be considered, and the animation display of the second and subsequent hold icons may be combined with the animation display of the first hold icon 36a.
In this case, after the first hold icon 36a is displayed from the first frame (0 o'clock) in FIG. 55B, the second and subsequent hold icons after the action at the time of winning are matched with the number of display frames of the first hold icon. The number of display start frames may be determined. This is almost the same as the method shown in FIG.

In the above description, a case has been described in which up to four first special symbol holds are accumulated during the change of the first special symbol, but this is merely an example and is not limited.
That is, the drawing process similar to the above is performed even when the number of suspensions at the time of the change stop is two or three. The same drawing process may be performed not only for the first special symbol but also for the second special symbol. The same applies to other display modes described below.

In the above description, the animation is used to align the display of the second and subsequent hold icons with the display of the first hold icon 36a, or to align the display of the hold icons 36a to 36d with the changing hold icon 37a. I started from the middle.
As a result, the increased hold icon always starts to be displayed halfway and has a leap in content, which may give the player a sense of discomfort.

Therefore, when the animation of the reference hold icon (the first hold icon 36a in the case of FIGS. 48 to 50 and the hold icon 37a in the case of FIGS. 51 to 53) returns to the beginning, the increased hold icon is displayed. Start the animation from the beginning (first frame).
After winning the game ball, until the reference icon returns to the beginning, if you perform “action at the time of winning”, you can synchronize the timing without a sense of incongruity.

[Third display mode]
In the first and second display modes described above, when a new hold occurs, the existing hold icon and the changing hold icon are combined with the animation display. However, in this display mode, the display is displayed when the hold increases. Align the animation display when triggered by a predetermined trigger other than the hold increase.

56, 57, and 58 are diagrams illustrating a third display mode of the hold icon according to the present embodiment.
Similar to the above display mode, the display of the image display device 31 includes a first special figure hold display area 36, a changing hold display area 37, and a second special figure hold display area 38.
FIG. 56A shows a state before the start of fluctuation of the effect symbol 35 in the image display device 31.
Since there is no special symbol hold at the time of FIG. 56 (a), no hold icon is displayed in the first special figure hold display area 36.

When a game ball wins the first starting port 13 from the state of FIG. 56 (a), the variation display of the effect symbol 35 is started as shown in FIG. 56 (b).
When the player continues to fire the game ball during the variation display of the symbol for which the variation display is started in FIG. 56 (b), when the game ball wins the first starting port 13, the number of the first special symbol held is 1 Then, as shown in FIG. 56 (c), the first first hold icon 36a is displayed in the first special figure hold display area 36.
In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, when a hold icon appears on the screen, the “winning action” similar to the above is performed. The “winning action” is not necessarily performed.
After the “winning action”, the hold icon is displayed so as to change according to the animation pattern that repeats at a predetermined cycle as described above.

As shown in FIG. 57 (d), the first hold icon 36a indicating the first hold after the “winning action” starts animation display.
FIG. 57D shows the state immediately after the start of the animation display, and the first hold icon 36a displays the beginning of the animation regardless of the display state of the changing hold icon 37a.
The animation constituting the hold icon is, for example, a clock in which one hand rotates, and one rotation of the hand is defined as one cycle of the animation.
From the state shown in FIG. 57 (d) (when the hand points to “0”), the first hold icon 36a starts displaying change, and the hand starts rotating (clockwise).

Therefore, when the game ball wins further at the first starting port 13, the number of the first special symbol hold becomes 2, and as shown in FIG. The second hold icon 36b is displayed, and an action at the time of winning such that the icon emits light is performed. At that time, the first hold icon 36a indicates that the clock hand indicates “6 o'clock”.
Thereafter, in FIG. 57 (f), the second hold icon 36 b is also switched to an animation display imitating a clock, and the animation display is started from the beginning of the animation (pointing to “0:00”).

Thereafter, the first hold icon 36a and the second hold icon 36b are displayed differently from the cases of FIGS. 48 to 50 (first display mode) and FIGS. 51 to 53 (second display mode). The animation is displayed in a state where each display is shifted without synchronizing.
Depending on the length of the action at the time of winning a prize, at this time, the first hold icon 36a indicates that the clock hand indicates “7 o'clock”.
Thereafter, the first hold icon 36a and the second hold icon 36b are displayed in animation in a state where their respective displays (displays of clock hands) are shifted without synchronizing the animation display.

Further, when a game ball wins at the first starting port 13, the number of the first special symbol on hold becomes 3, and as shown in FIG. 57 (g), the third third display in the first special figure hold display area 36. The hold icon 36c is displayed, and "winning action" is performed.
Thereafter, in FIG. 57 (h), the third hold icon 36c is also switched to an animation display imitating a clock, and the animation display is started from the beginning of the animation (pointing to “0:00”).

At this time, in the first hold icon 36a and the second hold icon 36b, the clock hands indicate “2 o'clock” and “7 o'clock”, respectively.
Thereafter, the first hold icon 36a and the second hold icon 36b are animated in a state in which the third hold icon 36c is shifted from each other without synchronizing the animation display.

Further, when the game ball wins at the first starting port 13, the number of the first special symbol held becomes 4, and as shown in FIG. 58 (i), the fourth fourth is displayed in the first special figure holding display area 36. The hold icon 36d is displayed, and "winning action" is performed.
Thereafter, in FIG. 58 (j), the fourth hold icon 36d is also switched to an animation display imitating a clock, and the animation display is started from the beginning of the animation (pointing to “0:00”).
At this time, the first hold icon 36a, the second hold icon 36b, and the third hold icon 36c indicate that the clock hands indicate “7 o'clock”, “0 o'clock”, and “5 o'clock”, respectively.
Thereafter, the first hold icon 36a and the second hold icon 36b, the third hold icon 36c, and the fourth hold icon 36d are animated in a state where their respective displays are shifted without synchronizing the movements.

In FIG. 58 (k), when the fluctuation of the first special symbol that is currently changing stops at the lost symbol, the first hold icon 36a moves to the changing hold display area 37 and changes as shown in FIG. 58 (l). The middle hold icon 37a is displayed, and the first special symbol corresponding to the hold starts to change.
The second hold icon 36b becomes the first hold icon 36a, the third hold icon 36c becomes the second hold icon 36b, and the fourth hold icon 36d becomes the third hold icon 36c.
At that time, all the hold icons (first hold icon 36a → changed hold icon 37a, second hold icon 36b → first hold icon 36a, third hold icon 36c) displayed in a state where the animation display is shifted from each other. The display of the second hold icon 36b and the fourth hold icon 36d → the third hold icon 36c) is reset, and the clock hands are reset to zero.

As described above, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, when the special symbol that has been fluctuating stops changing, and the holding icon moves when the holding change of the holding of the next special symbol starts, the holding icon The animation display is matched.
By doing so, the animation display related to the increased hold is solved, and the unnaturalness caused by starting from the middle is matched with the animation display related to the previous hold, and the hold icon is displayed in a different display. Discomfort caused by continuing can be resolved.

FIG. 59 is a diagram for explaining in detail the change in display of the hold icon in FIGS. 56 to 58 using the animation configuration shown in FIG.
In FIG. 59, (a) is a variable hold icon, (b) is a first hold icon (first hold icon), (c) is a second hold icon (second hold icon), and (d). Indicates the display mode of the third hold icon (third hold icon), and (e) shows the display mode of the fourth hold icon (fourth hold icon).

As shown in (a), the changing hold icon 37a is animated in the changing hold display area 37.
Based on the animation pattern shown in FIG. 54, the changing hold icon 37a is displayed one frame at a time.

It is assumed that the first hold occurs as shown in (b) at the timing when the display of the on-change hold icon 37a reaches the fourth frame.
The host CPU 151 displays the “winning action” image for a predetermined period for the first first hold icon 36a.
The animation display is started from the first frame of the first hold icon 36a regardless of the frame number of the changing hold icon 37a.
When the “action at the time of winning a prize” is not performed, the animation display is started from the first frame of the first hold icon 36a immediately after the hold occurs.
Thereafter, the changing hold icon 37a and the first hold icon 36a are displayed at different periods.

Assume that the second hold occurs as shown in (c) at the timing when the changing hold icon 37a approaches the eighth frame.
The host CPU 151 displays the “winning action” image for the predetermined period for the second hold icon 36b.
Then, the animation display is started from the first frame of the second hold icon 36b regardless of the frame number of the changing hold icon 37a.
When the “action at the time of winning a prize” is not performed, the animation display is started from the first frame of the second hold icon 36b immediately after the hold occurs.
Thereafter, the changing hold icon 37a, the first hold icon 36a, and the second hold icon 36b are displayed at different periods.

It is assumed that the third hold is generated as shown in (d) at the timing when the changing hold icon 37a reaches 12 frames.
The host CPU 151 displays the “winning action” image for the predetermined period for the third hold icon 36c.
Then, the animation display is started from the first frame of the third hold icon 36c regardless of the frame number of the changing hold icon 37a.
When the “action at the time of winning a prize” is not performed, the animation display is started from the first frame of the third hold icon 36b immediately after the hold occurs.
Thereafter, the changing hold icon 37a, the first hold icon 36a, the second hold icon 36b, and the third hold icon 36c are displayed at different independent periods.

Assume that the fourth hold occurs as shown in (e) at the timing when the changing hold icon 37a reaches the sixth frame (second round).
The host CPU 151 displays the “winning action” image for the predetermined period for the fourth hold icon 36d.
Then, the animation display is started from the first frame of the fourth hold icon 36d regardless of the frame number of the changing hold icon 37a.
When the “action at the time of winning a prize” is not performed, the animation display is started from the first frame of the fourth hold icon 36d immediately after the hold occurs.
Thereafter, the changing hold icon 37a, the first hold icon 36a, the second hold icon 36b, the third hold icon 36c, and the fourth hold icon 36d are displayed at different periods.

When the fluctuation of the changing hold icon 37a is finished, the first first hold icon 36a moves to the changing hold display area 37, and the second second hold icon 36b moves to the right by one. It becomes the first first hold icon 36a.
Further, the third third hold icon 36c moves to the right to become the second second hold icon 36b, and the fourth fourth hold icon 36d moves to the right to move the third The third hold icon 36c.

The host CPU 151 starts displaying these hold icons from the beginning (first frame) of the animation after the movement accompanying the change of the changing symbol.
When the previous change is stopped, the changing hold icon 37a, the first hold icon 36a, the second hold icon 36b, the third hold icon 36c, and the fourth hold icon 36d are the ninth frame, the sixth frame, and the second frame, respectively. In the first, tenth and fourth frames, the new hold icon 37a, the first hold icon 36a, the second hold icon 36b and the third hold icon 36c after the movement are displayed from the first frame. To be started.

In the above description, a case has been described in which up to four first special symbol holds are accumulated during the change of the first special symbol, but this is merely an example and is not limited.
That is, the drawing process similar to the above is performed even when the number of suspensions at the time of the change stop is two or three. The same drawing process may be performed not only for the first special symbol but also for the second special symbol.
Since it is configured as described above, when the game ball is won, with respect to the hold icon displayed on the image display device, the shift in the animation cycle caused by the winning timing is eliminated in a more natural manner and given to the player. It can be reduced.

FIG. 60 is a flowchart for explaining the hold icon display control process executed by the image control board of the gaming machine of this embodiment.
In step S1001, the host CPU 151 determines whether or not a new special symbol has been won.
When it is determined that there is a winning (Yes in step S1001), the host CPU 151 determines in step S1002 whether or not the special symbol (effect symbol) is currently displayed in a variable manner.

If it is determined that no change is made (No in step S1002), the host CPU 151 starts an animation display of the changing hold icon 37a in the changing hold icon display area 37 in step 1003.
At the same time, in step S1004, the host CPU 151 starts counting the number of display frames for the changing hold icon 37a and ends the current hold icon display control process.
If it is determined in step S1002 that the special symbol is changing (Yes in step S1002), the number of holds increases due to the current winning.
The host CPU 151 determines whether or not the number of holds has become “1” as a result of the increase.

When it is determined that the number of holds is “1” (Yes in step S1005), the host CPU 151 displays the winning action of the first hold icon 36a in the hold icon display area 36 in step S1006.
In step S1007, the host CPU 151 determines the number of frames for starting the animation display and the display start timing for the first display icon 36a based on the number of display frames of the on-change hold icon 37a serving as a reference. The icon display control process ends.
If it is determined that the number of holds is not “1” (No in step S1005), the phosphost CPU 151 determines in step S1008 whether or not the number of holds is “2”.

If it is determined that the number of holds is “2” (Yes in step S1008), the host CPU 151 displays the winning action of the second hold icon 36b in the hold icon display area 36 in step S1009.
In step S1010, the host CPU 151 determines the number of frames for starting the animation display and the display start timing for the second display icon 36b based on the display frame number of the changing pending icon 37a serving as a reference, and holds the current hold. The icon display control process ends.

If it is determined that the number of holds is not “2” (No in step S1008), the phosphost CPU 151 determines in step S1011 whether or not the number of holds is “3”.
When it is determined that the number of holds is “3” (Yes in step S1011), the host CPU 151 displays the winning action of the third hold icon 36c in the hold icon display area 36 in step S1012.
In step S 1013, the host CPU 151 determines the number of frames for starting animation display and the display start timing for the third display icon 36 c based on the display frame number of the changing pending icon 37 a serving as a reference, and holds the current hold. The icon display control process ends.

If it is determined that the number of holds is not “3” (No in step S1011), the host CPU 151 displays the winning action of the fourth hold icon 36d in the hold icon display area 36 in step S1014.
In step S1015, the host CPU 151 determines the number of frames for starting animation display and the display start timing for the fourth display icon 36d based on the number of display frames of the on-change pending hold icon 37a. The icon display control process ends.

If it is determined in step S1001 that no winning has occurred (No in step S1001), the host CPU 151 determines in step S1016 whether or not the variation of the special symbol being varied has stopped.
If it is determined that the fluctuation has stopped (Yes in step S1016), the host CPU 151 determines in step S1017 whether there is a special symbol hold.

  If it is determined that there is a hold (Yes in step S1017), the host CPU 151 moves the first hold icon 36a to the changing hold icon display area 37 in step S1018 to obtain a changing hold icon 37a. 36b is moved to the right to be the first hold icon 36a, the third hold icon 36c is moved to the right to be the second hold icon 36b, and the fourth hold icon 36d is moved to the right to be the third hold icon 36c. .

FIG. 61 is a flowchart for explaining the hold animation control process executed by the image control board of the gaming machine of this embodiment.
In step S1201, the host CPU 151 determines whether or not the first hold icon 36a is displayed.
If it is determined that the first hold icon 36a is not displayed (No in step S1201), the host CPU 151 ends the animation control process.

If it is determined that the first hold icon 36a is displayed (Yes in step S1201), the host CPU 151 determines whether animation display is being performed for the first hold icon 36a in step S1202.
If it is determined that animation display is being performed (Yes in step S1202), the host CPU 151 ends the animation control process.

If it is determined that no animation is displayed (No in step S1202), the host CPU 151 determines in step S1203 whether the animation start timing determined in FIG. 60 has come.
When it is determined that the animation start timing is not reached (No in step S1203), the host CPU 151 continues the winning action in step S1205.
If it is determined that the animation start timing has come (Yes in step S1203), the host CPU 151 starts animation display for the first hold icon 36a in step S1204.

If it is determined in step S1202 that the first hold icon 36a is being animated (Yes in step S1202), the host CPU 151 determines whether or not the second hold icon 36b is displayed in step S1206. .
If it is determined that the second hold icon 36b is not displayed (No in step S1206), the host CPU 151 ends the animation control process.

If it is determined that the second hold icon 36b is displayed (Yes in step S1206), the host CPU 151 determines whether animation display is being performed for the second hold icon 36b in step S1207.
If it is determined that animation display is being performed (Yes in step S1207), the host CPU 151 ends the animation control process.

When it is determined that the animation display is not performed (No in step S1207), the host CPU 151 determines in step S1208 whether or not the animation start timing determined in FIG. 60 has come.
If it is determined that the animation start timing is not reached (No in step S1208), the host CPU 151 continues the winning action in step S1210.
If it is determined that the animation start timing has come (Yes in step S1208), the host CPU 151 starts animation display for the second hold icon 36b in step S1209.

If it is determined in step S1207 that the second hold icon 36b is being animated (Yes in step S1207), the host CPU 151 determines whether the third hold icon 36c is displayed in step S1211. .
If it is determined that the third hold icon 36c is not displayed (No in step S1211), the host CPU 151 ends the animation control process.
If it is determined that the third hold icon 36c is being displayed (Yes in step S1211), the host CPU 151 determines whether animation display is being performed for the third hold icon 36c in step S1212.
If it is determined that animation display is being performed (Yes in step S1212), the host CPU 151 ends the animation control process.

If it is determined that the animation display is not performed (No in step S1212), the host CPU 151 determines in step S1213 whether or not the animation start timing determined in FIG. 60 has come.
If it is determined that the animation start timing is not reached (No in step S1213), the host CPU 151 continues the winning action in step S1215.
If it is determined that the animation start timing has come (Yes in step S1213), the host CPU 151 starts animation display for the third hold icon 36c in step S1214.

If it is determined in step S1212 that the third hold icon 36c is being animated (Yes in step S1212), the host CPU 151 determines whether or not the fourth hold icon 36d is displayed in step S1216. .
If it is determined that the fourth hold icon 36d is not displayed (No in step S1216), the host CPU 151 ends the animation control process.

If it is determined that the fourth hold icon 36d is being displayed (Yes in step S1216), the host CPU 151 determines in step S1217 whether an animation is displayed for the fourth hold icon 36d.
If it is determined that animation display is being performed (Yes in step S1217), the host CPU 151 ends the animation control process.

When it is determined that the animation display is not performed (No in step S1217), the host CPU 151 determines in step S1218 whether or not the animation start timing determined in FIG. 60 has come.
If it is determined that the animation start timing is not reached (No in step S1218), the host CPU 151 continues the winning action in step S1220.
If it is determined that the animation start timing has come (Yes in step S1218), the host CPU 151 starts animation display for the fourth hold icon 36d in step S1219.

The processing shown in the flowcharts of FIGS. 60 and 61 corresponds to the second display mode of FIGS.
On the other hand, when the changing hold icon 37a and the hold display icons 36a to 36d are not matched, the hold display icons 36a to 36d shown in FIGS. 48 to 50 are matched (first display mode). The process is as follows.
That is, instead of starting counting the number of display frames of the changing hold icon 37a when the changing hold icon 37a is displayed in step S1003 of FIG. 60, the first hold icon 36a is displayed when the first hold icon 36a is displayed in step S1006. The counting of the number of display frames of the one hold icon 36a is started.

In this case, the animation start timing process in step S1007 is not performed.
The animation start timing determination process in steps S1010, S1013, and S1015 is determined based on the display frame of the first hold icon 36a, not the changing hold icon 37a.
Also, as shown in FIGS. 56 to 58, when the animation is not adjusted when the hold display icon is increased, but when the hold icon is moved between changes, the following processing is performed.

  That is, the start of counting the display frame of the on-change pending icon 37a in step S1004 and the animation start timing determination process in steps S1007, S1010, S1013, and S1015 are not performed. In FIG. 61, in the processing of step S1203, step S1208, step S1213, and step S1218 (without matching with other hold icons), it is determined that only a certain period of time for winning action has elapsed and an animation is displayed. To start.

As the image display device of the gaming machine 1, a liquid crystal display device, a rear projector, and other arbitrary display devices can be adopted.
The display mode of the image display device of the present invention can be applied not only to pachinko machines, but also to slot machines, other gaming machines having display devices, and game machines in general.

For example, in a rotating game machine (pachislot machine), the coin insertion number means (icon) displayed in response to the insertion of a coin may display the same display as the hold icon display of the present invention.
In a pachislot machine, when a player inserts a coin, an icon representing the number of insertions (credit), for example, a flame is displayed on the screen.
This icon is the same icon as the hold icon of the above embodiment whose mode changes over time (flickering, etc.).

When the player inserts a plurality of coins, the insertion timing of each coin is different, and the timing of the mode change is also different as in the above embodiment.
Therefore, as explained above, based on the position within the cycle of the display change counted for the first inserted coin using the timer counter, the display change of coins to be inserted later can be adjusted to match the slot machine. Can also be displayed without a sense of incongruity.
Further, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, all of the changing hold icon 37a and the hold display icons 36a to 36d may be displayed separately without matching the display cycles.

Hereinafter, another characteristic configuration of the present embodiment will be described.
In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, control is performed so that the swaying cycles of the decorative symbols that are temporarily stopped and displayed are different at different timings for the effect symbols (decorated symbols) that the character displays in animation (swings) during the temporary stop.
First, the rocking display mode that is the most basic effect design in the gaming machine of the present embodiment will be described as a first display mode.

[First display mode]
62 and 63 are diagrams showing a first swing display mode that is the basis of the effect symbol in the present embodiment.
FIG. 62A shows a state before the start of the variation of the special symbol. In the image display device 31, the effect symbol 35 is swinging up and down.
The effect symbol 35 is composed of a left symbol 35a, a center symbol 35b, and a right symbol 35c, and these effect symbols are displayed so as to swing up and down at the same cycle and timing.
In addition, the production pattern 35 is composed of any number from 1 to 9 and images of a plurality of characters that are the motif of the production of the gaming machine.

With the start of variation of the special symbol, as shown in FIG. 62 (b), the effect symbol 35 starts variation display (invisible display).
After the predetermined time has elapsed, as shown in FIG. 62 (c), the left symbol 35a and the right symbol 35c are stopped and displayed. This stop display is a temporary stop, and each symbol is displayed in a rocking manner.
The positions of the left symbol 35a and the right symbol 35c in FIG. 62 (c) are defined as the zero position of the vertical swing, that is, the center position.
From FIG. 62C, the left symbol 35a and the right symbol 35c start moving toward, for example, the lower side of the screen as part of the swing display.

In the illustration of the present embodiment, for easy understanding, the swing of the effect design 35 is exaggerated and the entire vertical direction of the screen is displayed to move up and down.
However, actual swinging is a slight vertical movement with a smaller swinging width.
In addition, although the effect design is illustrated so as to swing, the numerical portion may not swing, and only the character portion may swing.
Moreover, the movement which rocks the arm and head up and down without moving the whole character may be sufficient.

In FIG. 62 (d), the left symbol 35a and the right symbol 35c that have moved downward in FIG. 62 (c) have reached the lower limit position for swinging. The central symbol 35b is still being displayed in a variable manner.
The left symbol 35a and the right symbol 35c start to move upward in FIG. 62 (d).
In FIG. 62 (e), the left symbol 35a and the right symbol 35c moved upward in FIG. 62 (d) return to the center position (reference position) and start moving upward. The central symbol 35b is still being displayed in a variable manner.
In FIG. 62 (f), the left symbol 35a and the right symbol 35c moved upward in FIG. 62 (e) have reached the upper limit position. The central symbol 35b is still being displayed in a variable manner. The left symbol 35a and the right symbol 35c start to move downward.

In FIG. 62 (g), the left symbol 35a and the right symbol 35c that have moved downward in FIG. 62 (f) have reached the center position and continue to move downward. The central symbol 35b is still being displayed in a variable manner.
In FIG. 62 (h), it is assumed that the left symbol 35a and the right symbol 35c moved downward in FIG. 62 (g) are at the lower limit position of the swing, and the central symbol 35b is stopped at this timing.
The stopped central symbol 35b moves downward from the central position as part of the swing display.
As an example to the last, as can be seen from FIG. 62 (h), the left symbol 35a, the right symbol 35c, and the central symbol 3b are different in the position on the screen and in the direction of oscillation (cycle of oscillation). Therefore, the swing display (swing cycle) of the left symbol 35a and the right symbol 35c is shifted from the center symbol 35b.
As a result, the display becomes uncomfortable for the player.

Therefore, after the temporary stop, the period of the swing display of all effect symbols 35 is gradually aligned as follows.
In FIG. 63 (i), the left symbol 35a and the right symbol 35c are in the central position and move upward, whereas the central symbol 35b is slower than the left symbol 35a and the right symbol 35c. Move downward from the center position at speed.

In FIG. 63 (j), the left symbol 35a and the right symbol 35c each reach the upper limit position and start moving downward.
The central symbol 35b has moved slightly downward from the position of FIG. 63 (i).
In FIG. 63 (k), the left symbol 35a and the right symbol 35c reach the center position, and the center symbol 35b moves downward from the position in FIG. 63 (j).
In FIG. 63 (l), the left symbol 35a, the central symbol 35b, and the right symbol 35c reach the lower limit position at the same time, and all the effects symbols 35 are aligned. Thereafter, the central symbol 35b moves upward at the same speed as the left symbol 35a and the central symbol 35b.

Here, for the first time, the positions and swing periods of all the production symbols 35 are aligned.
After that, as shown in FIGS. 63 (m) to (o), until the next change is started or when it is a big hit, the time until the opening of the big hit game, all the production symbols will move. Are displayed in a swinging manner.
As described above, in the present embodiment, the left and right symbols 35a and 35c (characters) temporarily stopped first are aligned with the swing display of the central symbol 35b (characters) temporarily stopped later.

Specifically, by the animation display control by the host CPU 151, the swing animation of the effect design (the central design 35b) to be temporarily stopped is delayed by several frames (eg, overlapping frames), and then temporarily stopped. The effect design (left symbol 35a, right symbol 35c) and the swing cycle are synchronized.
Since the stop timing of the effect symbol 35 is known in advance from the variation time (variation pattern), the animation of the effect symbol showing the behavior as shown in FIGS. 62 and 63 is prepared and displayed in advance, not the frame operation by the host CPU 151. You may do it.

In the example of FIG. 63, the central symbol 35b has the same oscillation period as that of the left and right symbols 35a and 35c. However, the frame of the left and right symbols 35a and 35c is not limited to this, but is adjusted to the temporary stop of the central symbol 35b. The oscillation period may be synchronized, for example, by delaying.
Also in this case, since the stop timing of the decorative symbol is known in advance, the animation of the effect symbol can be prepared and displayed in advance instead of the frame operation by the host CPU 151.

Further, when the reach is established in FIG. 62 (c), the left symbol 35a and the right symbol 35c are temporarily stopped at the same timing and start swinging. 68, including the case of FIG. 71 etc., it is not limited to it.
That is, for example, the left symbol 35a temporarily stops and starts swing display, and then the right symbol 35c temporarily stops and starts swinging so that reach is established.
In this case, the frame speed is adjusted between the left and right symbols 35a and 35c that have been temporarily stopped first to synchronize the swing cycle, and when the central symbol 35b temporarily stops after the reach effect, the left and right symbols 35a and 35c and the central symbol 35b are synchronized. The frame speed is adjusted to synchronize the oscillation period.
Further, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, all of the left symbol 35a, the central symbol 35b, and the right symbol 35c may be displayed separately without matching the swing periods.

The above is an example in which the stop timing of the effect symbol (particularly the central symbol 35b) coincides with the variable stop timing, and it is relatively easy to match the swing cycle of the central symbol 35b to the left and right symbols 35a and 35c. It is.
This is because it is not always necessary to control the host CPU 151, and it is sufficient to prepare an animation image that finally matches the swing cycle of the decorative symbol 35.
In the following, when the symbol decision timing (that is, the stop timing of the central symbol 35b) cannot be decided due to the involvement or intervention of the player's operation, the control for adjusting the swing cycle of the decorative symbol 35 to be temporarily stopped A method (display mode) will be described.

[Second display mode]
FIG. 64 and FIG. 65 are diagrams showing a second display form of effect symbols in the present embodiment.
FIG. 64A shows a state before the start of the change of the special symbol. In the image display device 31, the effect symbol 35 is swinging up and down.
As in the case of FIG. 62 and FIG. 63 described above, the effect symbol 35 is composed of a left symbol 35a, a central symbol 35b, and a right symbol 35c. These effect symbols swing up and down the screen at the same cycle and timing. It is displayed to move.

In addition, the production pattern 35 is composed of any number from 1 to 9 and an image of a character that is a motif for the production of the gaming machine.
In addition, although it has shown so that the whole production | presentation symbol may rock | fluctuate, a numerical part may not rock | fluctuate and only a character part may rock | fluctuate.
Moreover, the movement which rocks the arm and head up and down without moving the whole character may be sufficient.

With the start of variation of the special symbol, the effect symbol 35 starts variation display (non-viewable display) as shown in FIG.
After the predetermined time has elapsed, as shown in FIG. 64 (c), the left symbol 35a and the right symbol 35c are stopped and displayed. This stop display is a temporary stop, and each symbol is displayed in a rocking manner.
This variation follows the variation pattern 8 and variation pattern 9 (both reach loses) in the variation pattern table of FIG. 13, and the left symbol 35a and the right symbol 35c are in a state where the same numbers are aligned (“5”). Yes.
The positions of the left symbol 35a and the right symbol 35c in FIG. 64C are set as the center position (reference position) of the vertical swing.
The effect design 35 moves up and down between the upper limit position and the lower limit position with the center position as a reference.
From FIG. 64C, the left symbol 35a and the right symbol 35c start moving toward, for example, the lower side of the screen as part of the swing display. This moving direction continues from the moving direction of the effect symbol 35 in the variable display of FIG. 64 (b).

In the illustration of the present embodiment, for easy understanding of the explanation, the swing of the effect design 35 is exaggerated and is displayed so as to move up and down in the entire vertical direction of the screen.
However, actual swinging is a slight vertical movement with a smaller swing width.
In FIG. 64D, the left symbol 35a and the right symbol 35c that have moved downward in FIG. 64C have reached the lower limit position. The central symbol 35b is still being displayed in a variable manner. The left symbol 35a and the right symbol 35c start to move upward in FIG. 64 (d).

In FIG. 64 (e), the left symbol 35a and the right symbol 35c moved upward in FIG. 64 (d) return to the center position and start moving upward. The central symbol 35b is still being displayed in a variable manner.
The reach effect is started from FIG. 64 (f), and the effect symbol 35 moves to the upper right of the screen and is reduced and displayed. However, the swing display is continued, and the direction of movement is maintained in the full screen display.

Then, after a reach effect is performed for a predetermined period, a “button effect” is started in FIG.
In the “button effect”, during a specific reach effect, the player operates the effect button 8 within a predetermined effective period, and the changing central symbol 35b stops changing display, and the symbol is fixed.
The valid period of the button operation is indicated by an indicator 36 displayed on the screen.

Since the operation timing of the production button 8 within the valid period is left to the player, it is not possible to preliminarily detect (guess) the operation timing of the production button 8 and thus the stop timing of the central symbol 35b. Is possible.
Accordingly, as in FIGS. 62 and 63 (first display mode), images (animations) in which the left and right symbols 35a and 35c are adapted to the movement of the central symbol 35b in accordance with the stop timing of the central symbol 35b. ) Is difficult to make in advance.

As a result, the effect design 35 is in a state as shown below.
That is, the indicator 36 contracts (or expands) in FIG. 64 (h) following FIG. 64 (g).
In the meantime, the left symbol 35a and the right symbol 35c displayed in a reduced scale continue to swing in the vertical direction.

When the effect button 8 is operated and the central symbol 35b is stopped and displayed in FIG. 65 (i) before the indicator 36 is fully contracted (expanded), for example, the left symbol 35a and the right symbol 35c are in the center position and the upward direction. Suppose you are moving towards.
In FIG. 65 (j), when the production symbol 35 returns from the reduced display to the full screen display, the central symbol 35b that has just stopped is in the central position and is moving downward, 35a and the right symbol 35c are in the upper limit position and are moving downward.
Depending on the timing of the button operation, the left and right symbols 35a and 35c may move upward from the lower limit position side of the swing cycle.
In such a case, the moving direction of the left and right symbols 35a, 35c and the central symbol 35b and the positions within the swing cycle are different, and the player feels a sense of incongruity.

Therefore, in the present embodiment, display control described below is performed in order to match the display of the effect symbols 35 whose periods are shifted.
As an example, with the operation of the effect button 8, the central symbol 35b is made to stand by at the center position of the swing cycle.
Then, referring to the timer counter, it waits until the left symbol 35a and the right symbol 35c that move up and down reach the center position.
When the left symbol 35a and the right symbol 35c reach the center position as shown in FIG. 65 (k), the center symbol 35b swings with the left symbol 35a and the right symbol 35c as shown in (l) to (o). Is displayed. That is, the swing of the left symbol 35a, the middle symbol 35b, and the right symbol 35c starts synchronization.

  In this way, when the timing of the temporary stop of the central symbol 35b, such as a button effect during reach, is not known in advance, a timer counter is prepared that can calculate the displayed frame (swinging display cycle) of the animation of the left and right symbols 35a, 35c. The animation of the central symbol is displayed so as to be synchronized with the display cycle of the animation of the left and right symbols 35a and 35c.

When the button is operated, the center symbol is temporarily stopped at the center position of the vertical movement, and the animation of the left and right symbols that swing (up and down) is set to the zero position of the swing cycle by referring to the timer counter. Wait until. Thereafter, the three symbols swing in synchronization.
When a button is operated, the character of the central symbol is moved and displayed in the same position and in the same direction as the left and right symbols (after the stop action) with reference to the timer counter. Thereafter, the three symbols swing in synchronization.
The timer counter may start counting after the left and right symbols 35a, 35c temporarily stop and start swinging when reach is established, or may always be moving.
By displaying as described above, it is possible to eliminate the uncomfortable feeling given to the player due to the fact that the swing cycles of the three effect symbols are different.

In addition, instead of stopping and displaying the central symbol 35b, as shown below, the left symbol 35a, 35c may be moved at a slow speed until the oscillation cycle matches, and a waiting may be made.
In that case, at the time of the temporary stop display of the central symbol 35b accompanying the button operation and the start of swinging, it is determined in which position in the swing cycle the left symbol 35a and the right symbol 35c are located and in which direction the vertical symbol is moving. It is necessary to grasp.

FIG. 66 is a diagram (No. 1) for explaining display control for adjusting the swing cycle of effect symbols in the second display mode shown in FIGS. 64 and 65.
In the chart of FIG. 66, (a) shows the movement of the left and right symbols 35a and 35c, and (b) shows the movement of the central symbol 35b.
When the effect symbol 35 is started to be changed and then reach is established, the left and right symbols 35a and 35b stop changing and the swing display is started.
As shown by the broken line in the chart (a), after the reach is established, the left and right symbols 35a and 35c are displayed so as to swing between the lower limit position and the upper limit position with the reference position as the center. This is as shown in FIGS. 64 and 65.
In the meantime, the central symbol 35b continues to display fluctuation.
The effect button 8 is operated at the timing t1, the central symbol 35b is also temporarily stopped, and swings downward from the reference position toward the lower limit position.

At that time, as shown in the figure, it is assumed that the left and right symbols 35a and 35c are moving upward from the lower limit position direction toward the upper limit position direction.
That is, the moving direction of the left symbols 35a and 35c is different from the moving direction of the central symbol 35b. Accordingly, the left and right symbols 35a and 35c and the central symbol 35b always move in the opposite directions with respect to each other.

In order to match such a swing cycle of the production symbol 35, for example,
(1) From the timing t2 when the central symbol 35a reaches the upper limit position next, the speed toward the central position and the lower limit position is decreased. On the other hand, the left and right symbols 35a and 35c always keep moving at the same cycle (speed).

Then, at the subsequent timing t3, the left and right symbols 35a, 35c and the central symbol 35b reach the lower limit position at the same time, and thereafter move in synchronization with each other.
In order to adjust the period to the left symbols 35a and 35c, it is necessary to adjust the timing at which the central symbol 35b changes the moving speed and the changed moving speed.

(2) In addition, the moving speed is not changed from the timing t2 at the upper limit position, but is changed from the timing t2 ′ upward at the lower limit position.
At the timing t4, the left and right symbols 35a and 35c and the central symbol 35b may reach the upper limit position at the same time, and thereafter, the movement may be synchronized.
(3) Further, immediately after the production button 8 is pressed, the moving speed of the central symbol 35b is changed (accelerated), and at the timing t2 ″, the left and right symbols 35a, 35c and the central symbol 35b reach the upper limit position at the same time. You may make it do.

FIG. 67 is a diagram (part 2) for explaining display control for adjusting the swing cycle of the effect symbol in the second display mode shown in FIGS. 64 and 65.
In the chart of FIG. 67, (a) shows the movement of the left and right symbols 35a and 35c, and (b) shows the movement of the central symbol 35b.

When the change starts, the effect symbol 35 starts changing display, and when reach is established, the left and right symbols 35a and 35b stop changing and start swing display.
As shown by the broken line in the chart (a), after the reach is established, the left and right symbols 35a and 35c are displayed so as to swing between the lower limit position and the upper limit position with the reference position as the center. In the meantime, the central symbol 35b continues to display fluctuation.
At time t11, the effect button 8 is operated, the central symbol 35b is also temporarily stopped, and swinging downward from the reference position toward the lower limit position is started.

At that time, as shown in the figure, it is assumed that the left and right symbols 35a and 35c are also moved downward from the upper limit position direction toward the lower limit position direction.
That is, the moving direction of the left symbols 35a and 35c and the moving direction of the central symbol 35b are the same (however, the period is shifted).
Accordingly, the left and right symbols 35a and 35c and the central symbol 35b always move in the same direction with respect to each other.

In order to match such a swing cycle of the production symbol 35, for example,
(1) From the timing t12 when the central symbol 35a reaches the upper limit position next, the speed toward the central position and the lower limit position is decreased. On the other hand, the left and right symbols 35a and 35c always move at the same speed.
Then, at the subsequent timing t13, the left and right symbols 35a, 35c and the central symbol 35b reach the lower limit position at the same time, and thereafter move in synchronization with movement.
In order to match the cycle with the left symbol 35a and the right symbol 35c, it is necessary to adjust the timing at which the central symbol 35b changes the moving speed and the changed moving speed.

(2) Also, instead of changing the movement speed from the timing t12 at the upper limit position, the movement speed from the timing t12 ′ upward is changed at the lower limit position. Then, at the timing t14, the left and right symbols 35a, 35c and the central symbol 35b may reach the upper limit position at the same time, and thereafter, the movement may be synchronized.
(3) Also, the movement speed of the central symbol 35b is changed from the timing 12 at the upper limit position, and the right symbols 35a, 35c and the central symbol 35b reach the lower limit position at t13 'at the same time, and thereafter the movement is synchronized. You may make it move.

(4) Further, immediately after the production button 8 is pressed, the moving speed of the central symbol 35b is changed (slow), and at the timing t12 ″, the left and right symbols 35a, 35c and the central symbol 35b are simultaneously set to the lower limit position. You may make it reach.
(5) Alternatively, the central symbol 35b may wait for the left and right symbols 35a and 35c at the central position and swing in synchronism after merging (corresponding to the movements in FIGS. 64 and 65).

However, in the case of the display described above, the “unnatural motion” caused by the central symbol 35b going to the left and right symbols 35a and 35c or waiting is undeniable.
In addition, in order to match the central symbol 35b, it is necessary to know the position and moving direction of the left and right symbols 35a, 35c that are temporarily stopped within the swing cycle, and for that purpose, it is necessary to count the number of frames of animation by a timer counter. Therefore, there is a problem that the processing becomes complicated.
Therefore, as shown in FIGS. 64 and 65, when the central symbol 35b waits for the left symbol 35a and the right symbol 35c, or does not gradually adjust, the effect button 8 is operated to stop and display the central symbol 35b. You may make it make the rocking | fluctuation period of all the effect designs 35 compulsorily uniform.

[Third display mode]
FIG. 68 and FIG. 69 are diagrams showing a third display mode of the effect symbols in the present embodiment, and are diagrams for explaining a display mode for forcibly aligning the effect symbols.
68 (a) to (h) and FIG. 69 (i) are the same as FIG. 64 and FIG.
When the effect button 8 is operated in FIG. 69 (i), regardless of how the effect symbols 35 (left symbol 35a and right symbol 35b) displayed in a reduced size during the reach effect are displayed, As shown in (j), all effect symbols 35 are displayed at the center position. That is, the swing of the left symbol 35a, the middle symbol 35b, and the right symbol 35c starts synchronization.

Thereafter, as shown in FIGS. 69 (k) to 69 (n), until the next change starts, or when the jackpot is won, the effect symbols 35 are moved up and down at the same cycle until the jackpot opening starts. Is displayed in a rocking manner.
By doing in this way, when the central symbol 35b is stopped by the button operation, all the left and right symbols 35a and 35c are located in which position in the swing cycle and in which direction they are moved. The swing cycle of the production pattern 35 can be made uniform.
As a result, it is possible to suppress a sense of discomfort given to the player by shifting the swing cycle of the three effect symbols.

  However, there is a sense of incongruity because the swing periods of the three effect symbols 35 are forcibly matched, and there are some players who feel that the display mode as shown in FIG. 64 and FIG. It can be said that it is desirable to use them properly (randomly).

FIG. 70 is a diagram for explaining display control for adjusting the swing cycle of the effect symbols in the second display form shown in FIGS.
In the chart of FIG. 70, (a) shows the movement of the left and right symbols 35a and 35c, and (b) shows the movement of the central symbol 35b.

When the change starts, the effect symbol 35 starts changing display, and when reach is established, the left and right symbols 35a and 35b stop changing and start swing display.
As shown by the broken line in the chart (a), after the reach is established, the left and right symbols 35a and 35c are displayed so as to swing between the lower limit position and the upper limit position with the center position as the center. In the meantime, the central symbol 35b continues to display fluctuation.
When the effect button 8 is operated at the timing t31, the left and right symbols 35a and 35c and the central symbol 35b are all reset in the display cycle, and start swinging with the display synchronized from the reference position.

[Fourth display mode]
Next, the 4th display mode of the effect design different from said display mode is demonstrated.
71 and 72 are diagrams showing a fourth display form of the effect symbol in the present embodiment. The screen is darkened after a specific reach effect (losing), and when the dark change is over, the effect symbol 35 is displayed. This is a display mode in which the swing display is aligned.
FIG. 71A shows a state before the start of the change of the special symbol, and the effect symbol 35 is swingably displayed on the image display device 31.
The effect symbol 35 is composed of a left symbol 35a, a central symbol 35b, and a right symbol 35c, and these effect symbols are displayed so as to swing up and down on the screen at the same cycle and timing.
In addition, the production pattern 35 is composed of any number from 1 to 9 and an image of a character that is a motif for the production of the gaming machine.

With the start of variation of the special symbol, as shown in FIG. 71 (b), the effect symbol 35 starts variation display.
After the predetermined time has elapsed, as shown in FIG. 71 (c), the left symbol 35a and the right symbol 35c are stopped and displayed. This stop display is a temporary stop, and each symbol is displayed in a rocking manner.
This variation follows a variation pattern (reach), and the left symbol 35a and the right symbol 35c are in a state where the same numbers are aligned (“5”).

The positions of the left symbol 35a and the right symbol 35c in FIG. 71 (c) are defined as vertical swing zero positions (reference positions).
From FIG. 71 (c), the left symbol 35a and the right symbol 35c start moving toward, for example, the lower side of the screen as part of the swing display.

In the illustration of the present embodiment, for easy understanding, the swing of the production pattern 35 is exaggerated and displayed so as to move up and down in the entire vertical direction of the screen. This is a slight operation in the vertical direction with a smaller runout width.
In FIG. 71 (d), the left symbol 35a and the right symbol 35c that have moved downward in FIG. 71 (c) have reached the lower limit position for swinging. The central symbol 35b is still being displayed in a variable manner. The left symbol 35a and the right symbol 35c start to move upward in FIG. 71 (d).

In FIG. 71 (e), the left symbol 35a and the right symbol 35c moved upward in FIG. 71 (d) return to the center position in the swing display and start moving upward. The central symbol 35b is still being displayed in a variable manner.
The reach effect is started from FIG. 71 (f), and the effect symbol 35 moves to the upper right of the screen and is reduced and displayed. However, the rocking display continues and the direction of movement is inherited.
When this variation follows the variation pattern 41 (SPSP reach lose), after a reach effect is performed for a predetermined period, the “SPSP reach” is developed in FIG.
When the SPSP reach is developed, the character display disappears from the effect design 35 and only the numerical display is provided.
Even after the development to the SPSP reach, as shown in FIG. 71 (g), the left symbol 35a and the right symbol 35c continue to display a vertical swing (h) → (i).

The left symbol 35a and the right symbol 35c that were in the center position in FIG. 71 (g) reach the lower limit position of the swing display in FIG. 71 (h) and start moving upward.
72 (i), the left symbol 35a and the right symbol 35c have returned to the center position (reference position), and have reached the upper limit position in FIG. 72 (j).
At this time, it is assumed that the central symbol 35b is stopped and displayed at “7” at the central position, and the symbol is fixed in a lost manner.

In this case, since the left symbol 35a and the right symbol 35c have reached the upper limit position, the swing display cycle of the left symbol 35a and the right symbol 35c is shifted.
Therefore, in the present embodiment, after the SPSP reach is finished, the screen is blacked out again when returning the production symbol 35 to the combination of the character image and the number (FIG. 72 (k)). ), The left symbol 35a, the central symbol 35b, and the right symbol 35c are displayed so as to be aligned at the central position.
After that, the left symbol 35a, the central symbol 35b, and the right symbol 35c perform up-and-down swing display in a state where they are aligned at the same cycle until the next change starts.
By making the display cycle of the effect symbols 35 aligned after the blackout of the screen, it is possible to align the display of the effect symbols with the swing display cycle shifted without giving the player a sense of incongruity.

As described above, in the present embodiment, until the development to SPSP reach, the production design consists of characters and numbers, but when it develops, the production design becomes only numbers.
When lost in the developed reach, the left and right symbols have the same swing period, but the central symbol is not.
After that, when the screen is blacked out and returns to the state before the change, the decorative pattern returns with the character and the swing display is aligned (the cycle is correct).

At the time of blackout transition, the swing display of the central symbol 35b is aligned with the left and right symbols 35a and 35c with reference to the timer counter.
Only the numbers before the blackout are matched with the swaying display cycle of the effect design, and the animation start frame is determined for the effect design with character of the central design 35b.
Instead of using the timer counter, it is possible to reset all the animations of all decorative symbols at the time of screen transition and start from the top.

[Fifth display mode]
73 and 74 are diagrams showing a fifth display pattern of effect symbols in the present embodiment.
FIG. 73A shows a state before the start of the change of the special symbol, and the effect symbol 35 is swinging up and down on the image display device 31.
The effect symbol 35 is composed of a left symbol 35a, a central symbol 35b, and a right symbol 35c, and these effect symbols are displayed so as to swing up and down on the screen at the same cycle and timing.
In addition, the production pattern 35 is composed of any number from 1 to 9 and an image of a character that is a motif for the production of the gaming machine.

With the start of the variation of the special symbol, as shown in FIG. 73 (b), the effect symbol 35 starts the variation display.
Thereafter, in FIG. 73 (c), an instruction to operate the effect button 8 is displayed on the screen. When the player operates the effect button 8 in accordance with the instruction, the effect symbol 35 is stopped and displayed in the order of the left symbol 35a, the right symbol 35c, and the central symbol 35b each time.
When the player operates the effect button 8 in FIG. 73 (d), first, the left symbol 35a is stopped and displayed, and starts swinging downward. The central symbol 35b and the right symbol 35c are still changing.
Thereafter, the left symbol 35a reaches the lower limit position in FIG. 73 (e), reaches the center position in FIG. 73 (f), and reaches the upper limit position in FIG. 73 (g). Is operated.

Then, the right symbol 35c is stopped and displayed, and swinging is started downward. At that time, the right symbol 35a is at the upper limit position and starts moving downward. The central symbol 35b is still changing.
As shown in FIG. 73 (g), the right symbol 35a and the left symbol 35c have the symbol “5” and reach is established.
In that case, in FIG. 73 (h), a reach action is performed to notify the player that the reach has been reached.
The left and right symbols 35a and 35c whose swinging period has shifted in the state of FIG. 73 (g) have the same swinging period when the reach action is finished in FIG. 74 (i).
The left and right symbols 35a and 35c are all moved downward, reach the lower limit position in FIG. 74 (j), move to the center position in FIG. 74 (k), and move to the upper limit position in FIG. 74 (l).
When the player operates the effect button 8 at this time, the central symbol 35 is stopped and displayed as shown in FIG.

Thereafter, in order to match the central symbol 35b with the left and right symbols 35a and 35c, for example, by slowing the moving speed as shown in FIG. 74 (m), the left and right symbols at the lower limit position in FIG. The positions of 35a, 35c and the central symbol 35b are aligned.
Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 74 (o), the left and right symbols 35a and 35c and the central symbol 35b move up and down in synchronization with the oscillation cycle.
In a gaming machine in which the variation of the effect symbol is stopped and displayed when the player operates the effect button 8, the timing at which the effect symbol stops depends on the player, and cannot be predicted or grasped in advance.

Therefore, in this embodiment, when the player operates the effect button 8, the left and right symbols 35a and 35c are stopped, and as a result, the reach action is performed when the left and right symbols are aligned. It's aligned. They are ready for a temporary stop action.
By doing in this way, the rocking | fluctuation period of the temporarily stopped production | presentation symbol can be synchronized, without giving discomfort to a player.

FIG. 75 is a diagram for explaining display control for adjusting the swing cycle of the effect symbol in the fifth display mode shown in FIGS. 73 and 74.
In the chart of FIG. 75, (a) shows the movement of the left symbol 35a, (b) shows the movement of the right symbol 35c, and (c) shows the movement of the central symbol 35b.
At the same time as the change starts, the effect symbol 35 starts to change and when the effect button 8 is operated at timing t41, the left symbol 35a temporarily stops and starts swinging.
When the effect button 8 is further operated at subsequent timing t42, the right symbol 35c temporarily stops and starts swinging.

However, when the result of temporary stop of the left and right symbols 35a and 35c is reach, a “reach action” is performed for a predetermined period, and the swing cycle of the left symbol 35a and the right symbol 35c is changed at a timing t43 when the “reach action” is over. Make sure they are aligned.
More precisely, the swing cycle of the right symbol 35c is matched with the swing cycle of the left symbol 35a.
That is, the position of the left symbol 35a after the reach action is calculated from the swing cycle of the left symbol 35a at the start of the reach action by the timer counter, and at the timing t43, the swing display of the right symbol 35c is started in accordance with the left symbol 35a.

Thereafter, the left and right symbols 35a and 35c are swung in synchronism with the swing cycle.
When the player operates the effect button 8 at timing t44, the central symbol 35c is moved at a speed that can be synchronized with the left and right symbols 35a, 35c using the count value of the timer counter with respect to the central symbol 35b, and at timing t45. The oscillation cycle of the effect symbol 35 is synchronized.

FIG. 76 is a flowchart for explaining the effect symbol display control process performed by the CPU of the image control board in the gaming machine of the present embodiment.
In step S1301, the host CPU 151 of the image control board 150 determines whether the special symbol has started to change (whether an effect pattern designation command has been received).

If it is determined that the change has started (Yes in step S1301), the host CPU 151 starts the change display of the effect symbol 35 (the left symbol 35a, the central symbol 35b, and the right symbol 35c) in step S1302.
Next, in step S1303, the host CPU 151 determines whether or not the current variation is accompanied by a reach effect.

When it is determined that the reach effect is accompanied (Yes in step S1303), the host CPU 151 starts the reach effect in step S1305 when it is determined in step S1304 that the current variation is accompanied by the button effect (Yes in step 1304). It is determined whether it is time.
When it is determined that the start timing of reach production (Yes in step S1305),
In step S1306, the host CPU 151 stops the fluctuation of the left symbol 35a and the right symbol 35c, and then starts swinging display of the left symbol 35a and the right symbol 35c in step S1307.

At the same time, in step S1308, counting up by timer count is started.
This count is a value for determining which position in the swing cycle the left symbol 35a and the right symbol 35c are in, and in which direction they are directed.
That is, after the fluctuation is stopped, the left and right symbols 35a and 35c starting the swing display from the center position move up and down at a constant speed in a cycle of lower limit position → center position → upper limit position → center position → lower limit position.
Therefore, it is possible to easily determine in which position and in which direction the left and right symbols 35a and 35c are in the swing cycle, depending on the time from the start of swing and the moving speed.

In step S1309, the host CPU 151 determines whether or not the effect button 8 has been operated.
If it is determined that the production button 8 has been operated (Yes in step S1309), the host CPU 151 stops the variable display of the central symbol 35b in step S1310, and in step S1311, the count value started counting in step S1308. Based on this, it is determined in which position the left symbol 35a and the right symbol 35c are located and in which direction.

  In step S1312, the host CPU 151 calculates an appropriate moving speed of the central symbol 35b based on the positions and directions of the left and right symbols 35a and 35c so that the swing periods of all effect symbols coincide.

Further, when it is determined that this variation does not accompany the reach effect (No in step S1303), and even if it is a reach effect, it is determined that the button effect is not accompanied (No in step S1304), the host CPU 151 proceeds to step S1313. In step S1314, the fluctuation display of the left symbol 35a and the right symbol 35c is stopped, the swinging display of the left symbol 35a and the right symbol 35c is started in step S1314, and the timer counter starts counting up in step S1315.
And when it becomes the stop timing of the center symbol 35b (it is Yes at step S1316), the process of step S1310-S1312 is performed.

Note that the following processing is performed when the left and right symbols 35a and 35c are not aligned at the time of reach but are aligned at the same time.
That is, after any temporary stop (for example, the left symbol 35a) temporarily stops, the timer counter starts counting up, and the position and moving direction of the left symbol 35a are calculated based on the count value. Then, in accordance with the swing cycle of the left symbol 35a, a process of matching the swing cycle of a symbol that temporarily stops after a delay (for example, the right symbol 35c) is performed.
Thereafter, when the central symbol 35b is temporarily stopped, the processes of steps S1310 to S1312 are performed.

  With the configuration as described above, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the effect symbols having different swing periods due to different stop timings and consequently start timings of the swing display are changed gradually or at a specific timing. The dynamic cycle can be matched to produce an effect that makes it difficult for the player to feel uncomfortable.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Game machine, 10 Game board, 13 1st starting port, 14 2nd starting port, 31 Image display apparatus, 35 Decoration design, 110 Main control board, 111 Main CPU, 112 Main ROM, 113 Main RAM, 120 Production control board , 121 Sub CPU, 122 Sub ROM, 123 Sub RAM, 140 Lamp control board, 150 Image control board, 151 Host CPU, 152 Host RAM, 153 Host ROM

Claims (1)

An image display device capable of displaying an image;
Acquisition means for acquiring determination information in accordance with establishment of the acquisition condition;
Determination means for determining whether or not to execute a predetermined special game based on the determination information;
A symbol variation display means for displaying a variation of a symbol based on a determination result by the determination means;
Hold storage means for storing the determination information;
A hold image display means for displaying a hold image corresponding to each determination information stored by the hold storage means on the image display device;
With
The on-hold image display means performs a repetitive display for displaying the on-hold image repeatedly by displaying a series of change images that change step by step for each predetermined display period.
When the first determination information is stored during one variable display, the first hold image is displayed, and the first hold image starts the repeated display from a predetermined initial image,
When the second determination information is stored when a change image different from the predetermined initial image in the series of change images is displayed as the display of the first hold image during the one variation display. A second hold image is displayed, and the second hold image starts the display repeatedly from a predetermined initial image;
When a change image different from the predetermined initial image is displayed in the series of change images as the display of the first hold image and the display of the second hold image during the one variation display. When the third determination information is stored, the third hold image is displayed, and the third hold image starts the repeated display from a predetermined initial image,
In the repeated display performed before the end of the one variable display, different changed images are displayed as the same timing display of the first reserved image, the second reserved image, and the third reserved image. ,
At the start of the variable display based on the first determination information, the hold image based on the second determination information and the hold image based on the third determination information are repeated from the same change image in the series of change images. A gaming machine characterized by starting display.

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