JP2018166813A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of improving an amusement level of a game.SOLUTION: A game machine of the present invention is capable of controlling a game state to a first advantageous game state or to a second advantageous game state after the end of a special game. A first mode performance is executed in the first advantageous game state and a second mode performance is executed in the second advantageous game state. When a special game is executed while the second mode performance is executed, a suggestive performance suggesting that the first mode performance is to be executed can be executed.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 59

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  In conventional gaming machines, it is common to determine determination information based on the establishment of a start condition, and to execute symbol variation display based on the determination result.

  Among such gaming machines, there is a gaming machine that executes a special game that is advantageous to the player when the change display becomes a special result (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2006-039963

  By the way, in the gaming machine described in the above-mentioned patent document, there is a problem that the entertainment of the game is scarce.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the fun of gaming.

  In order to solve the above problems, a gaming machine according to the present invention includes a determination unit capable of determining determination information when a start condition is satisfied, and a variation display execution unit configured to perform symbol variation display based on a result of the determination. When the change display becomes a special result, a special game execution means capable of executing a special game advantageous to the player, a first advantageous game state and a first advantageous game state after the special game is finished A game state control means capable of controlling to any one of the second advantageous game states advantageous to the player, and executing the first mode effect in the first advantageous game state, and in the second advantageous game state Effect control means capable of executing a second mode effect, wherein the effect control means is configured to execute the first mode effect when the special game is executed during the execution of the second mode effect. Run Characterized in that it is capable of executing the suggested effect suggesting that.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to improve the interest of games.

It is a front view of a gaming machine. (A) is a perspective view of the lower part of a glass frame, (b) is a perspective view which shows the lower area | region of a right side game area | region. It is a perspective view of the back side of a gaming machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the block diagram of the whole gaming machine. It is a figure which shows an example of a jackpot determination table. It is a figure which shows an example of a special symbol determination table. It is a figure which shows an example of the fluctuation pattern determination table for 1st special symbols. It is a figure which shows an example of the fluctuation pattern determination table for 2nd special symbols. It is a figure which shows an example of a prior determination table. It is a figure which shows an example of a game control table. It is a figure which shows an example of a variable winning part control table. It is a figure which shows an example of a game state setting table. It is a figure which shows an example of the various tables which concern on a normal symbol. It is a figure which shows an example of the various storage areas of main RAM. It is a figure which shows the main process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the initialization process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the timer interruption process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the input control process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the big winning opening detection switch input process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the 1st start port detection switch input process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the 2nd start port detection switch input process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the gate detection switch input process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the 2nd special figure special electricity control process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the 1st special figure special electricity control process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the 2nd special symbol memory | storage determination process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the 2nd big hit determination process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the 2nd special figure fluctuation pattern determination process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the 2nd special symbol fluctuation | variation process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the 2nd special symbol stop process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the process at the time of jackpot start in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the jackpot game process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the jackpot game end process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the small hit game process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the 1st special symbol memory | storage determination process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the 1st jackpot determination process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the 1st special figure fluctuation pattern determination process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the 1st special symbol fluctuation | variation process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the 1st special symbol stop process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the common figure normal electric power control process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the normal symbol fluctuation | variation process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the auxiliary game process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the relationship between a 2nd start opening and a 2nd big winning opening. It is a figure which shows the main process in an effect control part. It is a figure which shows the timer interruption process in an effect control part. It is a figure which shows the command analysis process in an effect control part. It is a figure which shows an example of the variation production pattern determination table for 1st special symbols. It is a figure which shows an example of the variation production pattern determination table for 2nd special symbols. It is a figure which shows the production | presentation flow of the change production in a highly accurate non-short-time game state. It is a figure showing specific period production control processing in the production control unit. It is a figure which shows the specific period effect execution process A in an effect control part. It is a figure showing specific period production execution processing B in the production control unit. It is a figure which shows the determination table which concerns on the production in a specific period. It is a figure which shows the example of production before and after the start of jackpot game. It is a figure which shows the production example 1 in a specific period. It is a figure which shows the continuation of FIG. It is a figure which shows the production example 2 in a specific period. It is a figure which shows the production example 3 in a specific period. FIG. 58 is a diagram showing a continuation of FIG. 57. It is a figure which shows the example 4 of production in a specific period. FIG. 60 is a diagram showing a continuation of FIG. 59. It is a figure showing example production 5 during a specific period.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The audio output device 9 is provided at intervals in two upper portions of the glass frame 4 so as to produce an effect by sound (music, voice) by outputting BGM (background music), SE (sound effect), and the like. It has become. Also, a plurality of frame illumination devices 10 are provided around the opening 8 and produce an effect by illumination by changing the light irradiation direction and emission color of each lamp (LED). Further, the frame lighting device 10 includes a notification LED 10a that is controlled so as to be lit / flashed when there is a payout abnormality in which the game frame cannot be paid out from the opening of the glass frame 4 or the payout device 100.

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

  Further, an effect button device 16 and a selection button device 18 (FIGS. 1 and 2) functioning as input devices for performing determination operations and selection operations related to various effects, which will be described later, are provided on the center front side portion of the upper tray 11. Are arranged side by side.

  The effect button device 16 includes an effect button 17 capable of performing a decision operation (operation input), an effect button detection switch 17a (see FIG. 4) for detecting an operation on the effect button 17, and the effect button 17 in the vertical direction. A button driving device 17b (see FIG. 4) having a button driving motor for moving to the gaming machine 1 is provided so that the player can input predetermined information to the gaming machine 1.

  The selection button device 18 is connected to the cross key 19 (up button 191A, left button 192A, down button 193A, right button 194A) capable of performing an operation such as a selection operation and the cross key 19, and A cross key detection switch 19a (see FIG. 4) for detecting an operation on the game machine 1 is provided so that a player can input predetermined information to the gaming machine 1.

  In addition, a lending operation unit 20 capable of performing a lending operation for game balls and a return operation for a storage medium such as a card storing a balance is provided on the right side of the upper tray 11. When the lending button 20a of the lending operation unit 20 is operated, the game balls are lent by subtracting the balance stored in the storage medium received by the ball lending machine (not shown) attached to the gaming machine 1; When the return button 20b of the lending operation unit 20 is operated, the storage medium is returned from the ball lending machine (not shown).

  Between the upper tray 11 and the lower tray 12, an overflow ball channel (not shown) is formed for receiving game balls that do not fit in the upper tray 11 and guiding them to the lower tray 12. Further, a full detection switch 32a (see FIG. 4) for detecting that the game ball is full in the lower tray 12 is provided in the middle of the overflow ball flow path. The full detection switch 32a detects that the lower tray 12 is full. While this is being done, the payout of game balls by the payout device 100 described later is stopped.

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

  The handle light emitting device 15c is formed in a dome shape that constitutes a front portion of the firing handle 15 and bulges forward, and a plurality of LEDs are arranged in an internal space defined by a lens member that can transmit light. Has been. When the LED emits light, it is possible to execute a light emission effect (for example, a final effect for notifying that a jackpot game to be described later occurs) that causes the firing handle 15 to emit light in a predetermined manner. In addition, a blower opening 15d serving as a blowout opening for wind (air) sent from a blower 21 described later is provided at the front end of the handle light emitting device 15c.

  On the back side of the glass frame 4, a blower device 21 (see FIG. 4) for sending wind (air) in a predetermined manner to a position corresponding to the firing operation device 13 is provided. The blower 21 includes a blower (not shown) for sending out wind (air) and a motor (not shown) for operating the blower, and wind (air) sent out by the blower Is sent through the base 14 of the firing operation device 13 and the inside of the handle light emitting device 15c from the blower opening 15d toward the player's hand. By operating this blower device 21, it is possible to execute a blowing effect (such as the above-mentioned confirmed effect) that sends wind (air) in a predetermined manner toward the hand of the player who is operating the firing handle 15. It has become.

  The air blower 21 is not provided at a position corresponding to the firing operation device 13, but is provided around the decorative plate 2b of the outer frame 2 or around the transparent member 8a of the glass frame 4 so that wind (air) is directed toward the player. ) May be sent out. A plurality of blower devices 21 may be provided.

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

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

  The launching device 26 is a launching member for launching a game ball, a launching solenoid 28b (see FIG. 4) for driving the launching member, and launching that tilts upward from the launching member toward the lower left corner of the game board. A rail and a stopper for stopping the game ball at a launch position which is an inclined lower end portion of the launch rail are provided. When the game ball delivered by the ball feed solenoid 11b (see FIG. 4) is received at the launch position, the game ball is launched toward the game area 5a by the operation of the launch member.

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

  A curved inner rail 35 and a curved outer rail 36 positioned outside the inner rail 35 are provided at positions near the outer edge of the game board 5, and are surrounded by the inner rail 35 and the outer rail 36. A game area 5a in which a game ball can flow down is formed in the part. Further, between the inner rail 35 and the outer rail 36, there is formed a launch ball guide path 38 for guiding the game ball launched by the launch device 26 to the upstream portion of the game area 5a. In addition, an out port 39 is formed in the most downstream part of the game area 5a to guide the game balls that have flowed down to the outside of the game area (the collection part of the game board mounting frame 3).

  Near the center of the game area 5a, a so-called center case is provided with a frame-like decorative frame 40 that restricts the entry of the game ball into the inside. The decorative frame 40 causes the game area 5a to be launched with a first launch force. The left game area is divided into a left game area where the played game balls flow down and a right game area where game balls launched with a second firing force stronger than the first launch force flow down. Are communicated below the decorative frame 40.

  A warp device 41 for introducing a game ball flowing down the left game area into the interior of the decoration frame 40 is provided on the left side of the decoration frame 40, and the interior of the decoration frame 40 by the warp device 41 is provided below the decoration frame 40. A stage portion 42 is provided for rolling the game ball introduced to the bottom of the decorative frame 40 and rolling it down.

  Below the decoration frame 40, three general winning openings 43 are provided at intervals so that game balls can always win (win), and below the decoration frame 40 on the right side there are games. There is provided one general winning port 43 through which a ball can always win (win). When the game balls that have won (entered) the general prize opening 43 are detected by the general prize opening detection switch 43a (see FIG. 4), a predetermined number (for example, three) of the game balls are paid out in the payout device 100 (see FIG. 3). ) To the top tray 11 as a prize ball.

  Below the stage portion 42, there is provided a first starting opening 45 (starting winning area of the first special symbol) through which a game ball can always win (win). When a game ball that has been played is detected by the first start port detection switch 45a (see FIG. 4), a predetermined number of game balls (for example, 4 balls) are received from the dispensing device 100 (see FIG. 3) as prize balls 11 Will be paid out. In addition, a right to make a special game determination as to whether or not to execute a special game (here, a big hit game) is granted (special figure determination information for holding the first special figure is stored).

  In the right game area on the right side of the decorative frame 40, an upstream flow path 91a into which all the game balls launched toward the right game area flow in, and almost all of the game balls that have flowed out from the upstream flow path 91a flow in. A central flow path 91b, a left flow path 91c into which a game ball bounced to the left without flowing into the central flow path 91b flows, and a right side into which a game ball bounced to the right without flowing into the central flow path 91b flows The flow path 91d, the first downstream flow path 91e into which almost all of the game balls flowing out from the central flow path 91b and the game balls flowing out from the right flow path 91d flow, and the left side without flowing into the first downstream flow path 91e. A second downstream channel 91f into which the game ball bounced off and the game ball that has flowed out from the left channel 91c flows is provided.

  At the upstream end of the central flow path 91b, a general-purpose gate 44 through which a game ball can always pass (a normal start area), and a gate detection switch 44a for detecting a game ball that has passed through the general-purpose gate 44 (see FIG. 4). ) Is provided.

  When a game ball that has passed through the normal gate 44 is detected by the gate detection switch 44a, there is no payout of a prize ball from the payout device 100 (see FIG. 3). The right to make a game determination (win determination) is granted (stores the general-purpose determination information that is a general-purpose hold). Further, when the condition device relating to the execution of the jackpot game is operating, a process for starting the jackpot game (actuating an accessory continuous operation device for continuously executing round games described later) is performed.

  In the middle of the central flow path 91b, from a closed state where it is impossible or difficult to win a game ball (enter a ball) based on the establishment of a predetermined condition (a winning game is executed by winning a jackpot in a special game determination). A first variable winning portion 49 that can be converted into an open state in which a winning is possible or easy is provided.

  The first variable winning portion 49 becomes a flow path of a game ball by forming the upper surface inclining downward in the left-right direction (right side in the figure) (forms a part of the bottom surface of the central flow path 91b) and the front-rear direction A first grand prize opening opening / closing member 51 that can be moved to the first grand prize winning opening / closing member 51, a first big prize winning opening 50 (winning area) that opens directly below the first big prize opening opening / closing member 51, and a first grand prize winning opening 50 The first grand prize opening 50 is moved by moving the first big prize opening detection switch 50a for detecting a winning game ball (the winning ball) and the first big prize opening opening / closing member 51 to the front (winning restriction position). The first big prize opening / closing solenoid for converting the first big prize opening 50 into the open state by converting the first big prize opening opening / closing member 51 toward the rear (the winning allowable position). 51b (see FIG. 4) and the first grand prize opening detection switch 50a. Outlet 57 for discharging the game balls are provided.

  Then, when the first big prize opening / closing member 51 is converted to the open state during the jackpot game, the game ball or the first big prize opening 50 that has been rolling on the upper surface of the first big prize opening / closing member 51 is reached. The played game balls win the first grand prize opening 50. When a game ball that has won the first grand prize opening 50 is detected by the first big prize port detection switch 50a, a predetermined number of game balls (for example, 15 balls) are dispensed to the payout device 100 (see FIG. 3). Are paid out to the upper tray 11 as prize balls.

  In the middle of the first downstream flow path 91e, it is impossible or difficult to win a game ball (enter a ball) based on the establishment of a predetermined condition (a winning game is performed by winning in a hit determination described later). There is provided a variable starter 46 that can be converted from the closed state to the open state in which a game ball can be won or easily changed.

  The variable starter 46 forms a flow path for a game ball (forms a part of the bottom surface of the first downstream flow path 91e) when the upper surface is inclined downward in the left-right direction (left side in FIG. 1). A movable member 48 that is movable in the direction, a second start opening 47 (a start winning area of the second special symbol) that opens upward just below the movable member 48, and a win (win ball) in the second start opening 47 The played ball moves the second start port 47 to a closed state by moving the second start port detection switch 47a (see FIG. 4) and the movable member 48 toward the front (winning restricting position), and the movable member. A second starting port opening / closing solenoid 48b (see FIG. 4) is provided for converting the second starting port 47 to an open state by moving the 48 rearward (winning allowance position).

  When the movable member 48 is converted to the open state during the auxiliary game, the game ball that has been rolling on the upper surface of the movable member 48 or the game ball that has reached the second start port 47 wins the second start port 47. To do. When a game ball won in the second start port 47 is detected by the second start port detection switch 47a (see FIG. 4), a predetermined number of game balls (for example, one) are paid out in the payout device 100 (see FIG. 3). Are paid out to the upper tray 11 as prize balls. Also, a right for performing a special game determination as to whether or not to execute a special game (here, a big hit game and a small hit game) is granted (special figure determination information for holding the second special figure is stored).

  Below the decorative frame 40 and diagonally to the left of the variable starter 46, a winning game ball is won based on the establishment of a predetermined condition (winning a small hit in a special game determination and executing a small hit game). A second variable winning portion 52 is provided that can be converted from a closed state where it is impossible or difficult to enter a ball into an open state where a winning is possible or easy.

  The second variable winning section 52 has a second large prize opening opening / closing member 54 that is movable in the front-rear direction while having a flow path for a game ball by having the upper surface inclined downward in the left-right direction (left side in the figure), A second large winning opening 53 (winning area) that opens upward just below the second large winning opening / closing member 54 and a game ball that has won (entered) the second large winning opening 53 are detected. The second prize winning opening 53 is converted into a closed state by moving the prize winning detection switch 53a and the second prize winning opening / closing member 54 toward the front (the prize restricting position), and the second prize winning opening / closing member. A second big prize opening opening / closing solenoid 54b (see FIG. 4) is provided for moving the second big prize opening 53 to an open state by moving 54 toward the rear (winning allowable position).

  Then, when the second big prize opening / closing member 54 is converted to the open state during the small hit game, the game ball or the second big prize opening 53 rolling on the upper surface of the second big prize opening / closing member 54 The reached game ball wins the second grand prize opening 53. When the game balls that have won the second grand prize opening 53 are detected by the second big prize opening detection switch 53a, a predetermined number of game balls (for example, ten) are dispensed 100 (see FIG. 3). Are paid out to the upper tray 11 as prize balls.

  It should be noted that the number of award balls (10) when a game ball is won at the second big prize opening 53 is smaller than the number of prize balls (15) when a game ball is won at the first big prize opening 50. However, the number of prize balls may be reversed or the number of prize balls may be the same.

  In addition, the front side of the right game area is covered with a decorative member 91 that allows the rear to be seen through, and is the rear surface of the decorative member 91 and in front of the first downstream flow path 91e (the first big prize). A plurality of front protrusions 91c2 projecting rearward are provided at intervals in a position that is directly above the mouth opening / closing member 51). Furthermore, a plurality of rear protrusions 91c1 are provided on the back wall of the first downstream flow path 91e (immediately above the first big prize opening opening / closing member 51) so as to alternate with the front protrusions 91c2. The meandering flow path is formed by the portion 91c1 and the front protrusion 91c2, so that the flow velocity (flowing force) of the game ball in the first downstream flow path 91e is attenuated.

  Here, the game ball launched in the left game area flows down as it is along the outer edge of the decorative frame 40 or flows into the warp device 41 and then flows down through the stage portion 42, and below the decorative frame 40. A prize will be awarded to any of the three general prize winning openings 43 and the first start opening 45 provided, or it will flow into the out opening 39. Therefore, the game ball that has flowed down the left game area passes through the general gate 44 provided in the right game area, or the general winning opening 43, the variable starting portion 46 (second starting opening 47), the first variable winning portion. 49 (first grand prize winning port 50) and second variable winning part 52 (second big prize winning port 53) are not won (passed).

  In addition, the game ball launched into the right game area passes through the upstream channel 91a, the central channel 91b, the left channel 91c, the right channel 91d, the first downstream channel 91e, the second downstream channel 91f, and the like. On the way, passing the usual gate 44, the first variable winning portion 49 (first large winning opening 50), the variable starting portion 46 (second starting opening 47), the second variable winning portion 52 ( One of the second grand prize winning ports 53) is won or flows into the out mouth 39. Therefore, the game balls that have flowed down the right game area do not win the general winning port 43 and the first start port 45 provided in the left game area.

  On the back side of the game board 5, the general winning opening 43, the first starting opening 45, the second starting opening 47, the first large winning opening 50 and the second large winning opening 53 are awarded and the general winning opening detecting switch 43 a, A winning ball flow path for receiving and collecting the game balls detected by the first starting port detecting switch 45a, the second starting port detecting switch 47a, the first big winning port detecting switch 50a and the second large winning port detecting switch 53a. Is provided. The game balls that have passed through the winning ball flow path are discharged from the discharge port on the back side of the gaming machine 1 to the outside of the gaming machine 1 (island facilities).

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

  The first special symbol display 60 displays (informs) the result of the special game determination (the first special symbol jackpot determination) performed based on the winning (winning) of the game ball to the first start opening 45. The second special symbol display 61 is a variable display, and the second special symbol display 61 is a special game determination (a big hit determination and a small hit determination of the second special symbol) that is performed based on a winning of a game ball (entering a ball) into the second starting port 47. The normal symbol display 62 is a variable indicator for displaying (notifying) the result of the game, and the normal symbol display 62 is an auxiliary game determination (ordinary symbol hit determination) performed based on the passing (incoming ball) of the game ball to the general gate 44. ) Is a variable indicator for displaying (notifying) the result.

  Special game determination refers to obtaining special figure determination information (such as a random number for jackpot determination) when a game ball wins (enters a ball) at the first start opening 45 or the second start opening 47, and acquires the special figure determination. This corresponds to determining whether or not to execute the jackpot game or the jackpot game based on the information. When the special game determination is made based on the winning of the game ball to the first start opening 45, the first special symbol display 60 displays the variation of the first special symbol, and shows the determination result after a predetermined time has elapsed. The stop display of the first special symbol (notifying) is performed. When a special game determination is made based on the winning of a game ball at the second starting port 47, the second special symbol display 61 displays a variation of the second special symbol, and shows the determination result after a predetermined time has elapsed. The stop display of the second special symbol (notifying) is performed.

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

  In the present embodiment, “big hit” refers to a state in which it is decided to execute a big hit game (special game state) in the special game determination. "Big win game (special game state)" means that a predetermined number of round games (for example, 2, 6, 16, etc.) in which the big prize opening is converted from a closed state to an open state in a predetermined manner across an interval. ) Refers to the gaming state to be performed.

  In addition, although the maximum number of times and the maximum opening time of the grand prize opening in each round game are determined in advance, a predetermined number of game balls (for example, in the big prize opening even before reaching the maximum number of opening times and the maximum opening time (for example, When 10 players win a prize (enter a ball), one round game ends. In other words, the “hit game (special game state)” is a game state that is advantageous for a player who can easily win a prize ball. In the present embodiment, any one of a plurality of types of jackpot games (special game states) having different degrees of advantage for the player can be executed, which will be described in detail later.

  Auxiliary game determination refers to the acquisition of general figure determination information (such as a random number for hit determination) based on the passage (incoming) of a game ball to the normal figure gate 44, and the auxiliary game is determined based on the acquired common figure determination information. This corresponds to determining whether or not to execute. When the auxiliary game determination is made, the normal symbol display unit 62 displays a variation of the normal symbol, and after a predetermined time has elapsed, the normal symbol indicating the determination result (notifying) is stopped.

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

  In the present embodiment, “winning” refers to a state in which it is determined to perform an auxiliary game (winning game) in the auxiliary game determination. The “auxiliary game (win game)” refers to a game state in which the second start port 47 is opened in a predetermined manner.

  Note that the maximum number of times and the maximum opening time of the second start port 47 in the auxiliary game (winning game) are determined in advance, but even before the maximum number of times and the maximum opening time are reached, When a predetermined number of game balls (for example, 10) wins (enters), the auxiliary game (winning game) ends. That is, the “auxiliary game (win game)” is in a game state in which the variable display of the second special symbol is easy to be executed (the start condition of the variable display is easily established). In the present embodiment, any of a plurality of types of auxiliary games (winning games) having different degrees of advantage for the player can be executed, which will be described in detail later.

  The first special symbol hold indicator 63 is composed of a plurality of LEDs, and the number of special figure determination information (first special figure hold) stored when a game ball wins (enters) the first start port 45. Is displayed or flashes in a manner indicating the number of the first special figure hold. Note that the maximum number of first special figure reservations is four, but it may be less or more than four.

  The second special symbol hold indicator 64 is composed of a plurality of LEDs, and the number of special figure determination information (second special figure hold) stored when a game ball wins (enters) the second start port 47. It is for displaying the number of second special figure reservations, and lights or blinks in a manner indicating the number of second special figure reservations. Note that up to four second special figure holds can be stored, but it may be less or more than four, or the second special figure hold may not be stored. Good.

  The normal symbol hold indicator 65 is composed of a plurality of LEDs, and the number of the general symbol hold is the number of the general symbol determination information (the normal symbol hold) stored when the game ball wins (passes) the normal symbol gate 44. Is displayed, and is lit or blinks in a manner indicating the number of pending orders. Note that up to four general-purpose holds are stored, but the number may be less than or more than four, or the general-purpose hold may not be stored.

  The first special symbol display 60 and / or the second special symbol display 61 can also be configured by 7-segment LEDs. For example, if a big win is won in the special game determination, any one of “1” to “9” is stopped and displayed, and if it is a loss, “−” is stopped and displayed during the variable display. In that case, it is better to repeat the light-off and “-”. Note that before the start of the variable symbol display of the special symbol, the previous variable display stop result is displayed by turning on the LED. Therefore, when the variable display starts, the variable display is started by turning off the LED. It becomes easy to grasp that it has started.

  A first image display device 70 (main liquid crystal) made up of a liquid crystal display is provided at the back of the effect space 40a defined inside the decorative frame 40. The first image display is provided below the effect space 40a. In front of the device 70 (main liquid crystal), there is provided a second image display device 71 (sub liquid crystal) comprising a liquid crystal display having a size and display area smaller than that of the first image display device 70 (main liquid crystal). In the upper part of the effect space 40a, a movable effect member 73 is provided, and on the right part of the effect space 40a, a change notification LED 59 for notifying that a change display of a special symbol is executed is provided, and the effect space 40a. The light guide plate light emitting device 6 is configured to emit light in a predetermined manner by a light emitted from a plurality of LEDs on a front surface portion of a light emitting region provided in a transparent light guide plate 69a that can be seen through the back. It is provided.

  The first image display device 70 (main liquid crystal) and the second image display device 71 (sub liquid crystal) display various effects as the game progresses. As the effect display, the customer waiting effect that is performed when the special symbol variation display is not performed, or the variation representation that is performed when the special symbol variation display is performed (the variation display of the effect symbol 70a or the character). Etc.).

  In addition, the second image display device 71 (sub liquid crystal) can perform a moving effect by moving by a panel driving device 75 (see FIG. 4) configured by a solenoid, a motor, or the like during the execution of the changing effect. It has become.

  Specifically, a standby position (first position) located closer to (below) the end of the first image display device 70 (main liquid crystal) and closer to the center (upper) of the first image display device 70 (main liquid crystal). The movement effect is performed by moving in the vertical direction (up and down) with respect to the effect position (second position) located at. Note that the left and right direction and the front and rear direction may be added as the moving direction of the second image display device 71 (sub liquid crystal), or a moving effect may be performed by operating the effect button 17.

  The display unit (effective display area) of the first image display device 70 (main liquid crystal) has a variable display area for variable display of three effect symbols 70a (left symbol, middle symbol, right symbol), and variable effect indicators. A mode display area or the like indicating an effect mode related to execution is formed.

  The effect symbol 70a is composed of symbols indicating numbers from "1" to "9", for example, and the special symbol variable display executed by the first special symbol display 60 or the second special symbol display 61 is performed. The variable display is started in response to the start of and the stop display is performed in response to the end of the special symbol variable display. In addition, you may use the symbol which shows the alphabet of "A" to "F" as the production | presentation symbol 70a.

  In the stop display of the effect symbol 70a, the effect symbol 70a stops for a predetermined time in a predetermined mode (losing mode, big hit mode, small hit mode, etc.) indicating the result of the special game determination (big hit determination, small hit determination). ing. The big hit mode (first special result mode) is a combination of the same effect symbols 70a such as “333” and “777”, and the small hit mode (second special result mode) is a special effect symbol 70a. The loss mode is a mode other than that. In addition, it is good also as an aspect same as a loss aspect, without making a small hit aspect into the combination of the special effect design 70a.

  The variation display mode of the effect symbol 70a is scrolling in the vertical direction, but may be scrolling in the horizontal direction, or may be switching or rotation (spinning) on the spot. good.

  Further, during the variable display of the effect symbol 70a, various effect images such as background images and characters, movies, and the like are displayed on the first image display device 70 (main liquid crystal) and the second image display according to the result of the special game determination. By displaying on the device 71 (sub liquid crystal), the player's expectation that a jackpot game (special game) is executed is enhanced.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the first hold icon display for displaying the number of first hold icons corresponding to the current first special figure hold number (U1) on the first image display device 70 (main liquid crystal). Changes in the area 70C, the second hold icon display area 70D for displaying the number of second hold icons corresponding to the current number of second special figure hold (U2), and the change of the special symbol being executed (effect design 70a) The variation icon display area 70E for displaying the variation icon TH corresponding to (related to) the display is formed.

  The first hold icon display area 70C is partitioned in the form of a first display part 70C1, a second display part 70C2, a third display part 70C3, and a fourth display part 70C4 from the side close to the variable icon display area 70E. Each display unit 70C1 to 70C4 displays a number of first hold icons corresponding to the first special figure hold number (U1).

  Specifically, the first display unit 70C1 displays a first hold icon indicating the first hold storage in which the first special symbol variable display is executed first, and the second display unit 70C2 displays the second hold The first hold icon indicating the first hold storage in which the variable display of the first special symbol is executed is displayed on the third display unit 70C3, and the first special symbol variable display is executed third. The first hold icon indicating the hold memory is displayed, and the first hold icon indicating the first hold memory in which the variable display of the first special symbol is executed fourth is displayed on the fourth display unit 70C4.

  The second hold icon display area 70D is partitioned from the left in the form of a first display unit 70D1, a second display unit 70D2, a third display unit 70D3, a fourth display unit 70D4, and each display unit 70D1 to 70D4 has a partition. The number of second hold icons corresponding to the second special figure hold number (U2) is displayed.

  Specifically, on the first display unit 70D1, a second hold icon indicating the second hold storage in which the variable display of the second special symbol is executed first is displayed, and the second display unit 70D2 displays the second hold icon. 2nd hold icon which shows the 2nd hold memory in which the change display of the 2nd special symbol is performed is displayed on the 3rd display part 70D3, and the 2nd change display of the 2nd special symbol is executed 3rd A second on-hold icon indicating the on-hold storage is displayed, and a second on-hold icon indicating the second on-hold storage in which the variation display of the second special symbol is executed fourth is displayed on the fourth display unit 70D4.

  The variable icon display area 70E is formed immediately above the pedestal image for clearly distinguishing it from the first hold icon display area 70C and the second hold icon display area 70D. The variation icon is displayed so as to float.

  Specifically, the first hold icon displayed on the first display portion 70C1 of the first hold icon display area 70C moves (shifts) with the start of the variable display of the first special symbol (the effect design 70a). The variation icon is displayed as a result, and at the end of the variation display of the first special symbol (effect symbol 70a), the variation icon disappears (erases). In addition, you may make the said fluctuation | variation icon disappear in the middle of the fluctuation | variation display of the special symbol (effect | design symbol 70a).

  In the embodiment of the present invention, the first image display device 70 (main liquid crystal) displays the variation of the effect symbol 70a. However, the second image display device 71 (sub liquid crystal) displays the variation of the effect symbol. Alternatively, both the first image display device 70 (main liquid crystal) and the second image display device 71 (sub liquid crystal) may display the effect symbol 70a in a variable manner.

  As shown in FIG. 53, the first special symbol display area ZG1 for variably displaying the first special symbol corresponding to the variable display of the first special symbol is displayed on the first image display device 70 (main liquid crystal). In addition, the second special symbol display area ZG2 for variably displaying the second special symbol corresponding to the variation display of the second special symbol, and the first for displaying the first special symbol hold number (U1) in numbers. A special figure hold number display area HS1, a second special figure hold number display area HS2 for displaying the second special figure hold number (U2) in numbers, and the like are formed.

  The special symbol (the so-called “fourth symbol”) has a special symbol “○” which is a big hit mode and a “×” which is a lost mode and a small hit mode. Fluctuation display (alternate display of “◯” and “x”) is started, and the display is stopped in such a manner that the result of the special game determination is shown with the stop of the special symbol variation display.

  The movable effect member 73 emits light by the panel illumination device 74 having a plurality of lamps (LEDs, etc.) during execution of the variable display of the effect symbol 70a executed by the first image display device 70 (main liquid crystal). It is possible to perform a light effect, and it is possible to perform a movement effect by moving with a panel drive device 75 (see FIG. 4) constituted by a solenoid, a motor, or the like.

  Specifically, a light emission effect is performed by emitting a plurality of lamps (LEDs, etc.) with a predetermined light emission color according to the progress state of the variable display of the effect symbol 70a. In addition, it is positioned near the end (upper) of the first image display device 70 (main liquid crystal) and near the center (lower) of the first image display device 70 (main liquid crystal). A moving effect is performed by moving (raising and lowering) between the effect position (second position). In addition, you may comprise so that a light emission effect and a movement effect may be performed by operation of the effect button 17. FIG.

  The change notification LED 59 is configured by a full color LED, and is provided with a first change notification LED 59a corresponding to the first special symbol and a second change notification LED 59b corresponding to the second special symbol. The first change notification LED 59a starts the color change in response to the start of the change display of the first special symbol, and stops the color change in response to the stop of the change display of the first special symbol. Whether or not one special symbol is variably displayed is notified. The second change notification LED 59b starts the color change in response to the start of the change display of the second special symbol, and stops the color change in response to the stop of the change display of the second special symbol. 2 Informs whether or not the special symbol is variably displayed.

  On the back side of the game board mounting frame 3 and the game board 5, a game supplied from a payout device 100 for paying out game balls based on establishment of predetermined payout conditions (award balls, ball rental), island facilities, and the like In accordance with a game ball storage unit 101 that stores a ball and supplies it to the payout device 100, a main control device 110A that incorporates a main control board 110 that comprehensively controls the progress of the game, and a payout control command from the main control board 110 A payout control device 120A having a payout control board 120 for controlling the payout device 100, and an effect control device 130A having an effect control board 130 for controlling the effect according to the effect control command from the main control board 110; , A power supply device 160A having a built-in power supply board 160 for supplying power supply voltage to various control devices, game information (information collection device such as a hall computer) outside the game machine ( Game information output terminal board 90 or the like for outputting the trick signal) is provided.

  There is also provided an open / close door-type cover member 23 that opens and closes the left and right other sides in the left and right directions around a rotation axis set on the left and right sides so as to cover the upper part of the main control device 110A and the entire production control device 130A from the rear. The effect control device 130A includes a volume of effect sound output from the sound output device 9 so as to be covered by the cover member 23, an image display device, and various illumination devices (frame illumination device 10, panel illumination device). 74) is provided with a changeover switch 22 for switching the adjustment mode related to the luminance adjustment.

  Note that the changeover switch 22 can be operated by a store clerk by opening the cover member 23, but the player is covered by the cover member 23 on the back side of the gaming machine 1. The operation unit is provided at a position where operation by is impossible or difficult.

  Further, the change-over switch 22 may be provided on the front side of the game board mounting frame or on the back side of the glass frame 4 so that the store clerk of the game shop can operate when the glass frame 4 is opened. May be provided at a position that can be operated from the front side of the gaming machine by a store clerk and / or a player and is more difficult to operate than the cross key 19, for example, at the top or side of the glass frame 4. .

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

  The main control board 110 comprehensively controls the progress (basic operation) of the game. The main control board 110 is a main control one-chip microcomputer provided with a main CPU 110a that performs arithmetic processing, a main ROM 110b that stores a game control program and the like, and a main RAM 110c that is a work area during the arithmetic processing (corresponding to volatile storage means). 110 m, and an input port and an output port for main control. The main CPU 110a receives the operation clock from the crystal oscillator, reads the program stored in the main ROM 110b, and performs arithmetic processing related to the game while using the main RAM 110c as a work area, thereby controlling the controlled device (various solenoids and various displays). Or a predetermined command based on the result of the arithmetic processing is transmitted to the payout control board 120, the effect control board 130, and the like.

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

  The input port of the main control board 110 includes a general winning port detecting switch 43a, a gate detecting switch 44a, a first starting port detecting switch 45a, a second starting port detecting switch 47a, a first large winning port detecting switch 50a, and a second large port. A winning opening detection switch 53a, a magnetic detection sensor 58a, a radio wave detection sensor 58b, a RAM clear switch 58c, a payout control board 120, and the like are connected. When detection signals from various detection switches and various detection sensors are input to the main control board 110 via the input port, control processing according to the detection signals is performed.

  The output port of the main control board 110 includes a second start port opening / closing solenoid 48b, a first large winning port opening / closing solenoid 51b, a second large winning port opening / closing solenoid 54b, a first special symbol display 60, and a second special symbol display. 61, normal symbol display 62, first special symbol hold indicator 63, second special symbol hold indicator 64, normal symbol hold indicator 65, round number indicator 66, right-handed indicator 67, game information output terminal board 90, the payout control board 120, the effect control board 130, and the like are connected. Via the output port, drive control signals for controlling various solenoids, display control signals for controlling various displays, game information notified from the game information output terminal board to the outside of the gaming machine (such as a hall computer), etc. Is output.

  The payout control board 120 is a sub-control board that controls the payout of the game ball and controls the launch of the game ball based on the reception of the payout command from the main control board 110. The payout control board 120 includes a payout control unit 121 that controls the payout of the game ball by driving the payout device 100 and a launch control unit 122 that controls the launch of the game ball by driving the launching device 26.

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

  Connected to the input port of the payout control unit 121 are an open detection switch 31a, a full detection switch 32a, a payout ball detection switch 100a provided in the payout device 100, a ball presence detection switch 101a provided in the game ball storage unit 101, and the like. A payout motor 100 b provided in the main control board 110 and the payout device 100 is connected to the output port of the payout control unit 121.

  When the payout control unit 121 receives a payout command from the main control board 110, the payout motor 100b provided in the payout device 100 is driven to pay out a predetermined number of game balls, and the payout ball detection switch 100a controls the predetermined number. When the payout of the game ball is detected, the control for paying out the game ball is terminated.

  The launch control unit 122 includes a control circuit, an input port, an output port, and the like (not shown). The touch sensor 15a and the firing volume 15b are connected to the input port of the launch control unit 122, and the ball feed solenoid 11b and the launch solenoid 28b of the launching device 26 are connected to the output port of the launch control unit 122. ing.

  When the firing control unit 122 detects that the player's hand is touching the firing handle 15 by a touch signal input from the touch sensor 15a, the ball feeding solenoid 11b and the firing solenoid 28b are allowed to be energized and fired. When it is detected by the detection signal from the volume 15b that the rotation angle of the firing handle 15 has changed, the ball feed solenoid 11b is driven and the firing solenoid is set so that the firing intensity according to the rotation angle of the firing handle 15 is obtained. The game ball is fired by driving 28b.

  The launching solenoid 28b is composed of a rotary solenoid, and the launching member 28 is directly connected to the rotating shaft, and the launching member 28 rotates to launch the game ball A by rotating the rotating shaft. . Since the operation of the firing solenoid 28b is set to about 99.9 (times / minute) from the frequency based on the output period of the crystal oscillator provided in the firing control unit 122, the game ball is fired for 1 minute. The number is about 99.9 (pieces / minute). That is, the game ball is fired about every 0.67 seconds.

  The effect control board 130 is a sub-control board that controls an effect related to the game (performed on the gaming machine 1) based on the reception of the effect command from the main control board 110. The effect control board 130 includes a sub CPU 130a that performs arithmetic processing, a sub ROM 130b that stores an effect control program, an effect control unit 130m that includes a sub RAM 130c that serves as a work area during the arithmetic processing, and a first image display device 70 (main Liquid crystal display), second image display device 71 (sub liquid crystal), audio output device 9 (speaker), etc., display control unit 140, frame illumination device 10, handle light emitting device 15c, button drive device 17b, blower device 21, A lamp control unit 150 for controlling the panel lighting device 74, the panel driving device 75, and the like, and an input port and an output port for effect control.

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

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

  Upon receiving a command from the effect control unit 130m, the display control unit 140 performs control to display a predetermined image on the first image display device 70 (main liquid crystal) and the second image display device 71 (sub liquid crystal), For example, the audio output device 9 is controlled to output predetermined audio or sound.

  The display control unit 140 includes an overall CPU 142 that performs arithmetic processing, an overall ROM 143 that stores an overall control program, a liquid crystal control unit 141 that includes an overall RAM 144 that serves as a work area during the arithmetic processing, and a VDP (Video Display) as an image processor. A VRAM 147 having an image control unit 145 including a processor, a CGROM 146 storing image data and the like, and a frame buffer provided in the image control unit 145 for temporarily storing drawing data generated from the image data. And an audio control unit 148 as an audio processor, an audio ROM 149 storing audio data and the like, an input / output port to which the audio output device 9, the changeover switch 22 and the like are connected.

  The overall CPU 142 receives the operation clock from the crystal oscillator, reads the display control program stored in the overall ROM 143, and performs computation processing related to the presentation while using the overall RAM 144 as a work area, thereby receiving the presentation control unit 130m. In response to an effect instruction command or the like, control (such as data or command output) for causing the image control unit 145 or the audio control unit 148 to execute various effects, or an audio signal in response to a detection signal from the cross key detection switch 19a. Volume value of sound / sound to be output from the output device 9 (volume value 1: volume 20%, volume value 2: volume 40%, volume value 3: volume 60%, volume value 4: volume 80%, volume value 5: 100%) and brightness values of various lamps and LEDs (luminance value 1: luminance 20%, luminance value 2: luminance value 40%, Degree value 3: performing control for changing the luminance value corresponding to 100%): 60% luminance, the luminance value 4: brightness 80%, the luminance value of 5.

  The general ROM 143 is configured by a mask ROM or the like, and displays a display control program for displaying an image, a display list generation program for generating a display list composed of a group of drawing control commands, and an animation of a production pattern. Anime patterns and animation scene information are stored.

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

  The image control unit 145 (VDP) is connected to a CGROM 146 in which various image data are stored, and commands (display list, drawing command, etc.) from the liquid crystal control unit 141 (overall CPU 142) and the CGROM 146 are stored. Based on the image data, drawing data that is a source of a video signal (RGB signal or the like) is generated. The image data includes images (frames) to be displayed on the first image display device 70 (main liquid crystal) and the second image display device 71 (sub liquid crystal), for example, an effect symbol image, a background image constituting the background of the effect symbol, and a character This is material data representing individual images such as images and serif images. On the other hand, the drawing data is synthetic data representing an image of the entire frame formed by combining (superimposing) individual images.

  The CGROM 146 includes a flash memory, an EEPROM, an EPROM, a mask ROM, and the like. The CGROM 146 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. The CGROM 146 is read out in units of image data by the image controller 145 (VDP), and image processing is performed in units of image data of this frame.

  Further, the CGROM 146 stores palette data in which color number information for specifying a color number and display color information for actually displaying colors are associated with each other without being compressed. The CGROM 146 may have a configuration in which only a part of the image data is compressed without being compressed. As a movie compression method, various known compression methods such as MPEG4 can be used.

  The VRAM 147 is composed of an SRAM that can write or read image data at high speed. The VRAM 143 includes a display list storage area for temporarily storing a display list output from the liquid crystal control unit 141 (the overall CPU 142), a first image display device 70 (main liquid crystal), and a second image display device 71 (sub liquid crystal). Has a frame buffer area corresponding to.

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

  Therefore, the image control unit 145 (VDP) converts the drawing data stored in the CGROM 146 into the “drawing frame buffer” in the frame buffer area of the VRAM 147 based on an instruction (display list) from the liquid crystal control unit 141 (overall CPU 142). The drawing data is read out from the “display frame buffer” in the frame buffer area, and a video signal (RGB signal, etc.) is generated based on the read drawing data, and the first image display device 70 (main liquid crystal) and Various images are displayed by outputting to the second image display device 71 (sub liquid crystal).

  Note that an operation clock is supplied from the crystal oscillator to the image control unit 145 (VDP), and the first image display device 70 (main liquid crystal) and the second image display device 71 are divided by dividing the operation clock. A synchronization signal (horizontal synchronization signal / vertical synchronization signal) for synchronizing with (sub liquid crystal) is generated and output to the first image display device 70 (main liquid crystal) and the second image display device 71 (sub liquid crystal). In this embodiment, the frame rate of the image control unit 145 (VDP) is 30 fps (1/30 seconds = about 33 ms) so that drawing (image display) is performed 30 times per second. It may be 60 fps (1/60 seconds = about 16.6 ms) so that drawing (image display) is performed 60 times per second.

  Further, a general-purpose board 72 that converts image data into a predetermined image format and outputs it between the image controller 145 and the first image display device 70 (main liquid crystal) and the second image display device 71 (sub liquid crystal). Is connected. The general-purpose substrate 72 has a bridge function for converting into an image format corresponding to the performance of the first image display device 70 (main liquid crystal) and the second image display device 71 (sub liquid crystal) that display image data. Absorbs the difference in resolution between connecting a 19 inch liquid crystal display device of SXGA (1280 dots × 1080 dots) and a 17 inch liquid crystal display device of XGA (1024 dots × 768 dots) .

  The audio control unit 148 is connected to the audio output device 9, and based on the various effect data (including commands) transmitted from the effect control unit 130m, the first image display device 70 (main liquid crystal) and the second image. Control is performed to output audio data, music data (BGM, SE) and the like from the audio output device 9 in accordance with the display on the display device 71 (sub liquid crystal).

  The lamp control unit 150 includes a lamp CPU 150a that performs arithmetic processing, a lamp ROM 150b that stores a lamp / drive control program, a lamp RAM 150c that serves as a work area during arithmetic processing, an input / output port, and the like.

  The lamp CPU 150a receives the operation clock from the crystal oscillator, reads the lamp / drive control program stored in the lamp ROM 150b, and performs calculation processing related to the effect while using the lamp RAM 150c as a work area. Control for causing a controlled device such as various lighting devices and various driving devices to perform a predetermined performance is performed (data and commands are output) in accordance with the received instruction command.

  The frame lighting device 10, the handle light emitting device 15c, the button driving device 17b, the blower device 21, and the panel lighting device 74 are connected to the input / output ports of the lamp control unit, from the effect control unit 130m (sub CPU 130a). Based on the various effect data transmitted (including commands), lighting control is performed by controlling lighting of various LEDs of the frame lighting device 10, the handle light emitting device 15c, and the panel lighting device 74, and button driving is performed. An operation effect (the above-described movement effect) is performed by performing drive control of a drive source such as a motor or solenoid of the device 17b, the blower device 21, and the panel drive device 75.

  The power supply board 160 generates a main power supply (operation power supply) necessary for the operation of the gaming machine from a power supply supplied from the outside of the gaming machine, and the main power supply is used for the gaming machine 1 (the main control board 110, the payout control board 120, It is supplied to an effect control board 130 and various electronic components (corresponding to power supply means). The power supply board 160 detects whether or not a power interruption (power failure) has occurred, and outputs a power interruption detection signal 162 to the main control board 110 based on the occurrence of the power interruption (power failure). A backup power supply circuit 163 is provided for supplying backup power to the main control board 110 when the power is cut off (power failure).

  In addition, the power supply board 160 is used to switch between an ON state for supplying main power to the gaming machine 1 (main control board 110, payout control board 120, effect control board 130, and various electronic components) and an OFF state for stopping. A power switch (corresponding to the state switching means) is provided so that it can be operated by a store clerk of the game store. When the power switch is turned on, supply of main power is started and the operation of the gaming machine 1 is started. Even if the power switch is OFF, the supply of backup power to the main control board 110 is maintained.

  The power interruption detection circuit 162 monitors the power supply voltage supplied to the gaming machine 1 and outputs a power interruption detection signal to the main control board 110 when the power supply voltage becomes a predetermined value or less. More specifically, the main CPU 110a whose power interruption detection signal is at a high level is in an operable state, and when the power interruption detection signal is at a low level, the main CPU 110a is in an operation stop state.

  The backup power supply circuit 163 includes a capacitor that stores electricity when the gaming machine is energized. When a power interruption (power failure) occurs, the backup power supply voltage stored in the capacitor is supplied to the main RAM 110c of the main control board 110. Supply. As a result, the stored contents of the main RAM 110c and the payout RAM 121c are retained even when the power is cut off (power failure), and the game control state is restored to the state before the power cut (power failure) after recovery from the power failure (power failure). It can be restored. Note that backup power may be supplied to the payout control board 120 and the effect control board 130.

(Description of gaming state)
Next, the gaming state when the game progresses will be described. In the present embodiment, there are “low probability gaming state” and “high probability gaming state” as states related to special game determination (big hit determination), and “non-short-time gaming state” as states related to opening and closing of the second start port 47. And “short-time gaming state”. The following gaming state can be generated by these combinations.
(1) “Low probability non-short game state” which is a low-probability gaming state and a non-short-time gaming state
(2) “Low probability short-time gaming state” which is a low-probability gaming state and a short-time gaming state
(3) “High-probability non-short game state” which is a high-probability gaming state and a non-short-time gaming state
(4) “High-probability short-time gaming state” which is a high-probability gaming state and a short-time gaming state

  Note that the initial gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is a “low probability non-short gaming state”, and this gaming state is referred to as a “normal gaming state” in the present embodiment. In addition, during the jackpot game, it is set to “low probability non-short game state”.

  In the present embodiment, the “low probability gaming state” means that the winning probability of jackpot in the special game judgment (big jackpot judgment) performed on the condition that a game ball has entered the first start opening 45 or the second start opening 47 However, the game state is set as low as about 1/320, for example. On the other hand, the “high probability gaming state” refers to a gaming state in which the jackpot winning probability is improved as compared with the low probability gaming state, and the jackpot winning probability is set to a high value of about 1 / 74.5, for example. . Therefore, the “high probability gaming state” is a gaming state that is easier to win a big hit than the “low probability gaming state” and is advantageous to the player. Note that the change from the low probability gaming state to the high probability gaming state is performed after the end of the jackpot game described later.

  The “non-short game state” means that in the auxiliary game determination (winning determination) performed on the condition that the game ball has passed through the normal gate 44, the winning probability of winning is set to 100/100. As a result, the average time of the normal symbol variation display performed is set to 0.2 seconds, for example, and the opening time of the second start port 47 that is converted from the closed state to the open state when winning is won, for example, is 0. A gaming state set at 644 seconds.

  “Time-short game state” means that in the auxiliary game determination (winning determination) performed on the condition that the game ball has passed through the normal gate 44, the winning probability of winning is set to 100/100, and the result of the auxiliary game determination For example, the average time for displaying the fluctuation of the normal symbol displayed as 2 is set to 0.2 seconds, for example, and the opening time of the second start opening 47 converted from the closed state to the open state when winning is won, for example 5. A gaming state set to 8 seconds. Therefore, the “short-time gaming state” is a gaming state in which a game ball is more likely to win the second start opening 47 than the “non-short-time gaming state”.

  In the present embodiment, the winning probability of the winning lottery and the average variation time of the normal symbol are set to be the same in the “non-short game state” and the “short-time game state”. The winning probability of winning the lottery in the non-short game state may be lowered, or the average variation time of the normal symbol in the non-short game state may be made longer than the short-time game state.

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

(Big hit judgment table)
FIG. 5 (a) shows a jackpot determination table for the first special symbol that is referred to when executing a special game determination (jackpot determination) based on a winning (winning) of a game ball to the first start opening 45. FIG. 5B is a second special symbol that is referred to in the special game determination (big hit determination, small hit determination) executed based on the winning (winning) of the game ball to the second starting port 47. It is a jackpot determination table for. In the tables of FIG. 5 (a) and FIG. 5 (b), the big hit probability in each gaming state is the same, but in the table of FIG. 5 (a), no big hit occurs, whereas in FIG. 5 (b) Small hits are generated at the table.

  As shown in FIGS. 5 (a) and 5 (b), the jackpot determination table includes a stochastic gaming state when a special game determination is made, and a game ball wins at the first start port 45 or the second start port 47. The jackpot determination random number value in the special figure determination information acquired at the time of (entering) is associated with the determination result of the jackpot determination.

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

  According to the jackpot determination table for the first special symbol shown in FIG. 5A, the ten jackpot determination random numbers “1” to “10” are determined to be “jackpot” in the low probability gaming state. In the high-probability gaming state, 43 jackpot determination random numbers from “1” to “43” are determined as “big hit”, and other jackpot determination random numbers are determined as “lost”. .

  Therefore, the probability of being determined to be a big hit in the low probability gaming state is about 1/320, and the probability of being determined to be a big hit in the high probability gaming state is about 1 / 74.5. The probability is more than four times that of. It should be noted that “0” must be set to “lost” because there is a possibility that the jackpot will be hit by combining the initialization of the random number for jackpot determination due to intentional power interruption and the so-called hanging board. Yes. Further, the probability of being determined to be a big hit is not limited to twice, and may be set to any value such as 3 times or 5 times.

(Special symbol determination table)
FIG. 6A is a diagram showing a special symbol determination table for jackpots that is referred to when determining the type of special symbol to be stopped and displayed, and FIG. 6B is determined to be a small bonus (winning). FIG. 6C is a special symbol determination table for small hits that is referred to in order to determine the type of special symbol that is stopped when displayed, and FIG. 6C shows the stop display when it is determined that the game is lost (winning). It is a special symbol determination table for losing referred to in order to determine the type of special symbol to be displayed.

  As shown in FIG. 6 (a), in the special symbol determination table for jackpots, the type of start opening (type of special symbol display) that the game ball has won (entered), the first start opening 45 or the first 2 The special symbol determination random number value in the special symbol determination information acquired when the game ball wins (wins) at the start opening 47, the determination result indicating the type (type) of the special symbol, and the special symbol Special figure stop special figure data indicating the type (classification) of the figure and an effect symbol designation command transmitted to the effect control board 130 as information indicating the special figure stop symbol data are associated with each other.

  Special symbols A and D are special jackpot symbols that generate a 16-round jackpot game, and special symbols B, C, and E are jackpot special symbols that generate a six-round jackpot game. F and G are special jackpot symbols that generate two rounds of jackpot game.

  As a first feature of the special symbol determination table for jackpots, the type of jackpot game executed when the special jackpot symbol associated with the first start port 45 is determined, and the second jack is associated with the second start port 47 The point that the type of jackpot game executed when the special jackpot special symbol is determined is partially different. By doing in this way, when the game ball is won at the first start opening 45 and when the game ball is won at the second start opening 45, it is possible to make the game nature different and improve the interest of the game. It becomes.

  The second feature of the special symbol determination table for jackpots is that the proportion of the 16 round jackpot games that are the maximum number of rounds is different. Therefore, it is possible to change the player's expectation when a game ball is won at the first start port 45 and when a game ball is won at the second start port 45, and the interest of the game can be improved. It becomes.

  As shown in FIG. 6B, in the special symbol determination table for small hits, the type of the start opening (type of special symbol display) that the game ball has won (entered) and the second start opening 47 The special symbol determination random number in the special symbol determination information acquired when the game ball wins (wins), the determination result indicating the type (type) of the special symbol, and the special symbol indicating the type of the special symbol The figure stop special symbol data is associated with an effect symbol designation command transmitted to the effect control board 130 as information indicating the special figure stop symbol data.

  The special symbols “a” and “b” have no concept of a round game, and the second variable winning portion 52 (second big winning opening 53) is a small bonus special symbol that generates a small hit game in which the closed state is converted to the open state. Yes. The game state is configured so that the game state does not change in principle before and after the big hit game before and after the small hit game, but the small hit game was executed at the 100th turn from the start of the low-accuracy short-time game state. In this case, the transition to the normal gaming state is made assuming that the end condition for the low-probability short-time gaming state is satisfied.

  As shown in FIG. 6 (c), in the special symbol determination table for losing, the type of start opening (type of special symbol display) that the game ball has won (entered), the first start opening 45 or the (2) Special symbol determination random number value (0 to 99) in the special symbol determination information acquired when the game ball wins (enters) the starting opening 47, and the determination result indicating the type (type) of the special symbol And the special symbol stop special symbol data indicating the type (classification) of the special symbol and the special symbol designating command transmitted to the directing control board 130 as information indicating the type of the special symbol stop symbol data. .

  The special symbols Y and Z are lost special symbols that do not generate either big hit games or small hit games. In the embodiment of the present invention, one special lose symbol is associated with each of the first start port 45 and the second start port 47, but a plurality of special lose symbols may be associated with each other.

  The main CPU 110a refers to the special symbol determination table shown in any of FIGS. 6A to 6C, and determines the type of special symbol (special symbol) based on the type of the starting port, the special symbol determination random number, and the like. The stop special symbol data) is determined, and an effect symbol designation command corresponding to the determined special symbol type (special symbol stop special symbol data) is transmitted to the effect control board 130.

(Variation pattern determination table for special symbols)
7 and 8 are diagrams showing a variation pattern determination table for a special symbol that is referred to when the variation display of the special symbol is performed. Specifically, FIG. 7 is a variation pattern determination table for the first special symbol that is referred to when performing the variable display of the first special symbol, and FIG. 8 is the case of performing the variable display of the second special symbol. It is the fluctuation pattern determination table for the 2nd special symbols referred to.

  The variation pattern determination table of FIG. 7A is referred to when the sixth and subsequent variation display from the start of the low probability non-short game state (normal game state) is executed, and the variation pattern determination of FIG. The table is referred to when the first to fifth variation display after the start of the low probability non-short game state is executed, and the variation pattern determination table in FIG. 7C is referred to during the low probability short time game state. The variation pattern determination table in FIG. 7D is referred to during the high probability gaming state.

  The variation pattern determination table in FIG. 8A is referred to when the sixth and subsequent variation displays from the start of the low-probability non-short game state, and the variation pattern determination table in FIG. Reference is made when the first to fifth variation display after the start of the non-time-short gaming state is executed, and the variation pattern determination table of FIG. 8C is referred to during the highly-probable non-time-short gaming state, and FIG. The variation pattern determination table of d) is referred to during the high-probability time-short gaming state.

  As shown in FIG. 7 and FIG. 8, each variation pattern determination table includes a determination result of jackpot determination, a special symbol type (special symbol stop symbol data), a first start port 45 or a second start port 47. The reach determination random number value (0 to 99) in the special figure determination information acquired when the game ball wins (wins) and the special figure determination information in which the variable display of the first special symbol is suspended. The number of first special figure hold (U1) that is the number, the second special figure hold number (U2) that is the number of special figure determination information for which the variable display of the second special symbol is held, and the first start port 45 or The special figure variation pattern determining random value (0 to 99) in the special figure determination information acquired when the game ball wins (enters) the second starting port 47 and the variation pattern of the special symbol to be determined And the variation time of the special symbol corresponding to this variation pattern and the variation pattern of the special symbol A variation pattern designation command transmitted is associated with the performance control board 130 as information indicating the type of chromatography emissions.

  Therefore, it can be said that the “special symbol variation pattern” can specify at least the special symbol type, the determination result of the jackpot determination, and the special symbol variation time. In addition, when the jackpot determination result is a loss, the reach determination random number value is referenced, but in the case of a big hit, reach is generated except in special cases, so the reach determination random number value is not referred to. Has been.

  In the variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 7A, the variation pattern is determined so that the variation time of the special symbol is shortened when the number of first special figure reservations increases when the determination result of the jackpot determination is lost. It has come to be. On the other hand, in other variation pattern determination tables, when the result of the jackpot determination is a loss, even if the number of special figure reservations (first special figure reservation number, second special figure reservation number) increases, the special symbol changes The variation pattern is not determined so as to shorten the time.

  The main CPU 110a refers to the special symbol variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 7 or FIG. 8, and determines the jackpot determination (lottery) determination result, special symbol type (special symbol stop symbol data), reach determination random number value, Based on the first special figure hold number (U1) or the second special figure hold number (U2), the random number value for determining the special figure variation pattern, the special pattern fluctuation pattern and the special symbol fluctuation time are determined and determined. A variation pattern designation command corresponding to the symbol variation pattern is transmitted to the effect control board 130.

  As will be described later, the effect control board 130 determines the content of the change effect related to the change display of the effect symbol 70a on the basis of the change pattern (variation pattern designation command) of the special symbol. In the rightmost column of each variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 8, the effect contents of the variation effect are described for reference.

  As the contents of the effects shown in each variation pattern determination table of FIG. 7 and FIG. 8, “normal fluctuation”, “shortening fluctuation”, and “super-shortening fluctuation” means that the three effect symbols 70a vary at high speed and reach. It means to stop without becoming, and the shortened variation ends in a shorter variation time than the normal variation.

  In addition, “reach” means that the player is expected to execute a jackpot game in which a part of the combination of effect symbols 70a for notifying the jackpot is temporarily stopped and other effect symbols 70a are changed. This means a variation mode. For example, when a combination of three effect symbols 70a of “777” is set as a combination of effect symbols 70a for notifying the jackpot (a jackpot result mode), the same for the left area and the right area of the display unit of the image display device The effect design 70a is temporarily stopped at “7”, and the remaining effect design 70a is changing in the central area.

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

  “Normal reach” means a reach in which the same effect symbol 70a temporarily stops in the left and right regions of the display unit of the image display device, and the remaining one effect symbol 70a varies in the central region. It is the reach with the lowest expectation of jackpot.

  “Long reach” means that the same effect symbol 70a temporarily stops in the left and right regions of the display unit of the image display device, and the remaining one effect symbol 70a in the central region is longer than the normal reach. It means a fluctuating reach, and has a higher expectation of jackpot than normal reach. In this embodiment, “normal reach” or “long reach” does not result in a big hit, but it may be configured to be a big win.

  In addition, “SP reach” is performed after normal reach and is a super reach with a higher degree of expectation of jackpot than normal reach. For example, three effect symbols 70a are reduced and moved to the corners of the image display device, and a special effect is performed using almost the entire display area of the image display device.

  “SPSP reach” is performed after normal reach or super reach, and is a special reach that has a higher expectation of jackpot than super reach. For example, the three effect symbols 70a are reduced and moved to the corners of the image display device, and a special effect is performed more than “SP reach” using almost the entire display area of the image display device.

  In addition, the “full turn reach” is a reach where the jackpot is determined. For example, the three effect symbols 70a are all the same and are changed at a low speed, and a more special effect than “SPSP reach” is performed using almost the entire display area of the image display device.

  The “special effect” means that the three effect symbols 70a are reduced and variably displayed at the corners of the image display device, and a left-handed notification that prompts the player to launch a game ball toward the left game area is performed. It is a special production.

  In addition, “restricted fluctuation” and “restricted long fluctuation” mean that the variation display of the special symbol is not performed during the special symbol variation display, and only the special symbol variation display described above is performed at the corner of the image display device. It is supposed to perform the production.

  The “winning success effect” and “winning failure effect” are effects that indicate whether or not the jackpot game is executed during the variable display of the three effect symbols 70a. In the case of a successful hitting effect, the result is an effect in which the jackpot game is executed (stop display of the jackpot effect symbol), and in the case of a hitting failure effect, the effect result in which the jackpot game is executed (the jackpot effect symbol) Stop display).

  “Reaching failure production” means that the left region and the right region without reaching reach as a result of asking whether or not the same production symbol 70a is temporarily stopped in the left region and the right region of the display unit of the image display device. A different design symbol 70a is stopped and displayed.

  As a first feature of the variation pattern determination table shown in FIGS. 7 and 8, when the first special symbol is variably displayed in the high-probability gaming state than when the first special symbol is variably displayed in the normal gaming state In this case, the relatively short variation time is more easily determined (the average variation time is short). Therefore, the variation time of the first special symbol can be changed between the normal gaming state and the high probability gaming state, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

  Further, as a second feature of the variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 7 and FIG. 8, the case where the second special symbol is variably displayed rather than the case where the first special symbol is variably displayed in the normal gaming state. When the relatively long variation time is easily determined (average variation time is long) and the second special symbol is variably displayed in the high-probability gaming state than when the second special symbol is variably displayed in the normal gaming state In this case, a relatively short variation time is easily determined (average variation time is short). Therefore, in the normal gaming state, the left-handed game is executed aiming at the left game area where the winning of the game ball to the first starting port 45 can be expected, and in the high probability gaming state, the winning of the game ball to the second starting port 47 is performed. It becomes easy to execute a right-handed game aiming at an expected right-hand game area, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game by battling game balls.

  Further, as a third feature of the variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 7 and FIG. 8, the normal game among the cases where the first special symbol and the second special symbol are variably displayed in the normal gaming state and the high probability gaming state. The average fluctuation time when the second special symbol is variably displayed in the state is the longest, while the average fluctuation time when the second special symbol is variably displayed in the high probability gaming state is the shortest. . Therefore, it is possible to promote the left-handed game in the high-probability gaming state while promoting the left-handed game in the normal gaming state.

(Preliminary judgment table)
FIG. 9A shows the special figure determination information acquired based on the winning of the game ball to the first start opening 45 during the low-probability non-short game state (normal game state) based on the special figure determination information. FIG. 9B is a diagram showing a prior determination table that is referred to in the case of determining in advance before the variation display of one special symbol is performed. FIG. 9B shows the second start port 47 during the highly accurate non-short game state. Is a prior determination table that is referred to when the special figure determination information acquired based on the winning of the game ball is determined in advance rather than the variable display of the second special symbol based on the special figure determination information is performed. FIG. 9 (c) shows the special figure determination information acquired based on the winning of the game ball to the second starting port 47 during the short-time gaming state, and the second special symbol based on the special figure determination information is displayed in a variable manner. It is a prior determination table referred to when determining in advance rather than being displayed.

  As shown in FIG. 9, the advance determination table includes a determination result of special game determination (big hit determination), a special symbol type (special symbol stop symbol data), a first start port 45 or a second start port 47. The reach determination random value (0 to 99) in the special figure determination information acquired when the game ball enters and the game ball enters the first start port 45 or the second start port 47 The special figure variation pattern determination random value (0 to 99) in the acquired special figure determination information, the special symbol scheduled variation pattern as the determination result, and the start opening prize designation command indicating the special symbol scheduled variation pattern Are associated.

  Here, it is determined whether it is “big hit”, “small hit”, or “losing” according to a random number for jackpot determination acquired at the time of winning (winning) a game ball to the first start opening 45 or the second start opening 47 It can be determined in advance, and the type of special game can be determined in advance by a special symbol determining random value.

  Furthermore, because the reach determination random number and the special figure variation pattern determination random number value can determine the contents of the presentation (whether the occurrence of reach, variation pattern, reach type), etc. in advance, the start prize information (start opening prize) It is possible to determine information on the type of jackpot and the contents of the effect (scheduled variation pattern) in DATA (designated command).

  The main CPU 110a refers to the pre-determination table shown in FIG. 9, and determines the special symbol schedule based on the jackpot determination random number value, the special symbol determination random number value, the reach determination random number value, and the special symbol variation pattern determination random value. Determine the variation pattern. Then, a start opening prize designation command corresponding to the determined scheduled variation pattern of the special symbol is transmitted to the effect control board 130.

  The prior determination table shown in FIG. 9 is similar to each variation pattern determination table shown in FIGS. However, each variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 7 and FIG. 8 is used at the start of variation of the special symbol, whereas the prior determination table shown in FIG. 9 is a game ball to the first start port 45 or the second start port 47. It is different in that it is used when winning a prize. Also, it is different whether or not “special figure hold number” is referred to.

  For this reason, in the prior determination table shown in FIG. 9, the type of jackpot or variation pattern can be determined, but the determination result of jackpot determination (lottery) is “lost” and the random number for reach determination is “0”. In the case of “˜89”, the planned variation patterns are the variation patterns 1 to 4, but it is impossible to determine whether the planned variation pattern is “normal variation”, “shortening variation”, or “normal reach”.

(Big hit game control table)
FIG. 10A is referred to when determining the progress of the jackpot game (special game state) when the game ball passes through the normal gate 44 and the accessory continuous operation device for starting the jackpot game is activated. It is a figure which shows the jackpot game control table used.

  As shown in FIG. 10 (a), the jackpot game control table includes special figure stop symbol data, a jackpot game opening time, and a round game execution pattern for determining the opening / closing mode of the big prize opening in the round game. The ending time of the jackpot game is associated.

  When starting the jackpot game, the main CPU 110a refers to the jackpot game control table shown in FIG. 10A and determines the opening time, the round game execution pattern, and the ending time based on the special figure stop symbol data. become. Since the number of rounds in the jackpot game is set (determined) by determining the round game execution pattern, the rightmost column in FIG. 10A shows the number of rounds of the jackpot game (a predetermined amount or more). The number of real rounds / the maximum number of rounds in which a game ball can be acquired) and the types of jackpot games (first to seventh jackpot games) are supplementarily described. The types of jackpot games will be described later.

  The first feature of the jackpot game control table is that the opening time is extremely short with respect to the ending time. By doing so, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of a useless ball between the time when the accessory continuous operation device is activated and the time when the round game is executed, and the player can be dissatisfied. It can be avoided.

(Special game control table for small hits)
FIG. 10B shows a small hit game referred to in order to determine the progress of the small hit game (special game state) when the small hit special symbol is stopped and the small hit game is started. It is a figure which shows a control table.

  As shown in FIG. 10 (b), in the small hit game control table, the special figure stop symbol data corresponding to the special bonus symbol, the opening time of the small bonus game, and the second big prize opening after the opening time has elapsed. The opening time of 53 is associated with the ending time of the small hit game. In addition, in the small hit game, the second big prize opening 53 is opened, but depending on the kind of the small hit game, the type of the big prize opening (the first big prize opening 50, the second big prize opening 53) May be different. In that case, the second grand prize opening 53 may be opened at a higher rate than the first big prize opening 50.

  Further, when generating a small hit game, the main CPU 110a refers to the small hit game control table shown in FIG. 10B, and based on the special figure stop symbol data, opens the opening time and the second big prize opening 53. Time and ending time will be decided. In the rightmost column of FIG. 10 (b), the type of the small hit game is supplementarily described.

(Variable winning prize control table)
FIG. 11 is a diagram showing a variable prize section control table that is referred to when the operation of each variable prize section is controlled based on a round game execution pattern. As shown in FIG. 11, in the variable prize section control table, the type of the big prize opening to be opened for each round game execution pattern (the first big prize opening 50, the second big prize opening 53), the maximum number of round games (R ), The maximum winning number per round, the maximum number of open times per round (K), the opening time per round, the closing time (closing interval time) of the big prize opening, etc. Yes.

  When starting the round game, the main CPU 110a refers to the variable prize section control table shown in FIG. 11, specifies the operation data of the variable prize section corresponding to the round game execution pattern, and executes various jackpot games. Become.

  In Round Game Execution Pattern 1, a substantial 16-round jackpot game (when special figure stop symbol data is 11) that opens the first grand prize winning opening 50 up to 29.0 seconds per round from the first round to the 16th round The first jackpot game and the fourth jackpot game when the special figure stop symbol data is 21 are executed.

  In Round Game Execution Pattern 2, the first big winning opening 50 is opened for 29.0 seconds per round from the first round to the sixth round. In the case of the second jackpot game and the special figure stop symbol data is 13, the third jackpot game is executed, and in the case where the special figure stop symbol data is 22, the fifth jackpot game is executed.

  In Round Game Execution Pattern 3, a real 0-round jackpot game where the first grand prize winning opening 50 is opened up to 0.644 seconds per round in the first and second rounds (when the special figure stop symbol data is 21). The sixth jackpot game, and when the special figure stop symbol data is 22, the seventh jackpot game is executed.

  In the jackpot game described above, if a predetermined maximum number of winning balls (10 balls) wins before the maximum opening time of the big prize opening elapses, it is great even if the opening time has not elapsed. The winning opening is closed and one round game is finished. In addition, in the small hit game, when the predetermined maximum number of winning balls (for example, 10) is won in the big winning opening before the opening time of the big winning opening has passed, the opening time has not passed. However, the big prize opening is closed and the small hit game ends. The maximum number of winnings may be any number as long as it is 10 or less.

(Game state setting table)
FIG. 12 is a diagram showing a game state setting table for setting (determining) the game state after the end of the jackpot game. As shown in FIG. 12, in the game state setting table, the special figure stop symbol data that triggered the jackpot game, the game state before the jackpot game, the game state after the jackpot game, and the short-time game state are executed. The number of short hours (J), which is the number of times of variable display of a special symbol, is associated with the number of times of high probability (X), which is the number of times of variable display of a special symbol that can be executed in a high-probability gaming state.

  The main CPU 110a refers to the gaming state setting table shown in FIG. 12, and based on the special figure stop symbol data at the end of the jackpot and the gaming state before the jackpot game, the gaming state after the jackpot game, the number of times (J) and The high probability count (X) will be determined.

  Note that 10,000 times may be set as the number of time reductions (J) or the high probability number (X), but if the jackpot probability is taken into account, the jackpot game is not executed until 10,000 variable displays are executed. Since there is almost nothing, 10000 times can be rephrased until the next jackpot game.

Specifically, when the special figure stop symbol data is “11 (special symbol A)” and the first big hit game of 16 rounds is executed, the game state before the big hit game is executed is concerned. First, after the first big hit game is over, the game is shifted to the highly probable non-short game state.
In addition, when the special figure stop symbol data is “12 (special symbol B)” and the second big hit game of 6 rounds is executed, the first game is executed regardless of the game state before the big hit game is executed. After the two-hit game is over, the game moves to the high-probability time-short game state.
In addition, when the special figure stop symbol data is “13 (special symbol C)” and the third big hit game of 6 rounds is executed, the first game is executed regardless of the game state before the big hit game is executed. After the completion of the 3 big hit game, the game shifts to the low probability time short game state.

In addition, when the special figure stop symbol data is “21 (special symbol D)” and the fourth big hit game of 16 rounds is executed, the game state before the big hit game is executed is less probable. In the gaming state, after the end of the fourth jackpot game, the state shifts to the high-probability time-short gaming state. On the other hand, if the gaming state before the jackpot game is executed is other than the low-probability non-short-time gaming state, After the end, it will shift to the highly probable non-short game state.
In addition, when the special figure stop symbol data is “22 (special symbol E)” and the fifth big hit game of 6 rounds is executed, the first game is executed regardless of the game state before the big hit game is executed. After the completion of the 5 big hit game, the game shifts to the high-accuracy time-short game state.
In addition, when the special figure stop symbol data is “23 (special symbol F)” and the second round of sixth jackpot game is executed, regardless of the game state before the jackpot game is executed, After the end of the 6 big hit game, the game shifts to the high-accuracy time-short game state.
In addition, when the special figure stop symbol data is “24 (special symbol G)” and the second round of seventh big hit game is executed, regardless of the game state before the big hit game is executed, After the completion of the 7 big hit game, the game shifts to the low probability time short game state.

  As a first feature of the game state setting table, when a jackpot game other than the fourth jackpot game is executed, the game state after the jackpot game is uniquely determined regardless of the game state before the jackpot game. On the other hand, when the fourth jackpot game is executed, the game state after the jackpot game may change depending on the game state before the jackpot game. By doing in this way, the player will be glad about what gaming state was before the execution of the fourth jackpot game, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

(Normal hit judgment table for symbols)
FIG. 13A is a diagram showing a hit determination table for a normal symbol that is referred to when an auxiliary game determination (hit determination) based on the passage (entrance ball) of a game ball to the normal game gate 44 is executed. . As shown in FIG. 13A, the hit determination table includes a hit determination random number value (0 to 99) in the normal determination information acquired when the game ball passes through the normal gate 44, and The determination result is associated.

  The main CPU 110a refers to the winning determination table shown in FIG. 13A, and determines whether it is “winning” or “lost” based on the random number for winning determination.

  According to the hit determination table shown in FIG. 13A, all the hit determination random numbers are determined to be wins. Therefore, it is won by 100/100 regardless of the gaming state. The probability of winning in the short-time gaming state may be higher than that in the non-short-time gaming state.

(Stop symbol determination table for normal symbols)
FIG. 13B is a diagram illustrating a stop symbol determination table for normal symbols that is referred to when determining the type of normal symbol to be stopped and displayed. As shown in FIG. 13 (b), the stop symbol determination table includes a hit determination result indicating the result of the hit determination, and the normal determination information acquired when the game ball passes through the normal gate 44. Normal design determination random number value, normal symbol type (classification) to be determined, normal symbol stop symbol data indicating the normal symbol type, and information indicating the normal symbol type are transmitted to the effect control board 130. A common map designation command is associated.

  The main CPU 110a refers to the stop symbol determination table for the normal symbol shown in FIG. 13B, and selects either “normal symbol 1” or “normal symbol 2” based on the hit determination result and the normal symbol determination random value. Is determined, and a general symbol designation command corresponding to the determined normal symbol type (normal symbol stop symbol data) is transmitted to the effect control board 130.

(Normal pattern change pattern determination table)
FIG. 13C is a diagram illustrating a variation pattern determination table for a normal symbol that is referred to when a variation pattern for a normal symbol is determined. As shown in FIG. 13C, the normal pattern variation pattern determination table includes the hit determination result, the number of reserved general drawings, and the general game acquired when the game ball passes through the normal game gate 44. Corresponds to the random number value for determining the normal pattern variation pattern in the figure determination information, the variation time of the normal symbol, and the universal pattern variation designation command transmitted to the effect control board 130 as information indicating the type of the variation pattern of the normal symbol It is attached.

  Therefore, it can be said that the “variation pattern of the normal symbol” can specify at least the determination result of the hit determination and the variation time of the normal symbol. In the variation pattern determination table for ordinary symbols shown in FIG. 13C, the variation time of the ordinary symbols is set to be shorter in the case of 2 to 4 than in the case where the number of reserved common symbols is 1. The second starting port 47 is not immediately opened immediately after starting the right-handed shot for launching the game ball toward the right-side game area where the general gate 44 is provided. The start port 47 is easily opened with a short span.

  The main CPU 110a refers to the variation pattern determination table for normal symbols shown in FIG. 13C, and based on the hit determination result, the number of common symbol holds, and the random number value for determining the normal variation pattern, the variation pattern of the normal symbol The normal symbol variation time is determined, and a normal symbol variation designation command corresponding to the determined regular symbol variation pattern is transmitted to the effect control board 130.

(Opening / closing mode determination table of the second starting port)
FIG. 13D is a diagram showing an opening / closing mode determination table for the second start port that is referred to when determining the progress of the auxiliary game. As shown in FIG. 13 (d), the opening / closing mode determination table for the second starting port includes a gaming state, general-purpose stop symbol data, the maximum number of times the second starting port 47 is opened, and an auxiliary game (winning game). , The opening / closing time of the second start port 47, and the ending time of the auxiliary game are associated with each other.

  When starting the auxiliary game, the main CPU 110a refers to the opening / closing mode determination table for the second starting port shown in FIG. 13 (d), and based on the gaming state and the general-purpose stop symbol data, the maximum opening of the second starting port is opened. The number of times, the opening time of the auxiliary game, the opening time of the second starting port, and the ending time of the auxiliary game are determined.

  The normal stop symbol data 01 and 02 indicate that in the non-short game state, an auxiliary game is executed to open the movable member 48 of the second start port 47 for 0.644 seconds, and in the short time game state, the movable member of the second start port 47 An auxiliary game that opens 48 for 5.8 seconds is executed.

(Various storage areas)
FIG. 14 is a diagram showing various storage areas set in the main RAM 110c. Specifically, FIG. 14A shows special figure determination information (random number value for jackpot determination) acquired when a game ball wins (enters) the first start port 45 and / or the second start port 47. , A special symbol determination random number value, a reach determination random number value, and a special symbol variation pattern determination random value) are stored in the special symbol determination information storage area. FIG. FIG. 14C is a diagram showing the configuration of each storage unit of the storage area, and FIG. 14C is a diagram for determining the normal diagram acquired when the game ball passes through the normal map gate 44 (random number for winning determination, normal symbol determination) FIG. 14D is a diagram showing a configuration of each storage unit in the general-purpose determination information storage area.

  As shown in FIG. 14A, the special figure determination information storage area is a first special figure determination information storage area in which special figure determination information acquired based on a winning of a game ball to the first start port 45 is stored. And a second special figure determination information storage area for storing special figure determination information acquired based on the winning of a game ball to the second starting port 47, and the first special figure determination information storage area and the second special figure determination information storage area. Each of the two special figure determination information storage areas is divided from the 0th storage unit to the fourth storage unit.

  The first storage unit, the second storage unit, the third storage unit, and the fourth storage unit of the first special figure determination information storage area are the first display unit 70C1 and the second display unit of the first hold icon display area 70C. 70C2, the third display unit 70C3, and the fourth display unit 70C4, respectively. In addition, the first storage unit, the second storage unit, the third storage unit, and the fourth storage unit of the second special symbol storage area are the first display unit 70D1, the second display unit 70D2, the second display unit 70D2, and the second display unit 70D2. This corresponds to the third display unit 70D3 and the fourth display unit 70D4.

  The number of the special figure determination information stored in the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit of the first special figure determination information storage area becomes the first special figure hold number, and the number of hold corresponding to these special figure determination information The icons are displayed on the first display unit 70C1 to the fourth display unit 70C4 of the first hold icon display area 70C. The number of special figure determination information stored in the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit of the second special figure determination information storage area is the second special figure hold number, and the number of hold icons corresponding to the determination information is displayed. It is displayed on the first display part 70D1 to the fourth display part 40D4 of the second hold icon display area 70D.

  The 0th storage part of the first special figure determination information storage area and the second special figure determination information storage area corresponds to the variation icon display area 70E. Then, the variation icon corresponding to the special figure determination information stored in the 0th storage unit is displayed in the variation icon display area 70E.

  As shown in FIG. 14B, each storage unit stores a jackpot determination random number storage area for storing a jackpot determination random number value, and a special symbol determination random number storage for storing a special symbol determination random number value. The area is divided into a reach determination random number storage area for storing a reach determination random number value and a special figure variation pattern determining random number storage area for storing a special figure variation pattern determining random value.

  When the game ball wins (enters) the first start opening 45 and the special figure determination information is acquired, the special figure determination is made in the first to fourth storage units of the first special figure determination information storage area. The special figure determination information acquired is stored in the storage unit with the smallest number where no information is stored. When the game ball enters the second start port 47 and the special figure determination information is acquired, the special figure determination information is stored in the first to fourth storage units of the second special figure determination information storage area. The acquired special figure determination information is stored in the storage unit with the smallest number that has not been set.

  When the start condition for the variable display of the first special symbol is satisfied, the special figure determination information stored in the first storage unit of the first special figure determination information storage area is the zeroth storage unit of the first special figure determination information storage area. Will be referred to in order to execute the variable display of the first special symbol. Further, when the start condition for the variable display of the second special symbol is satisfied, the special figure determination information stored in the first storage unit of the second special figure determination information holding storage area is changed to the second special figure determination information storage area. It will be shifted to 0 storage and will be referenced to execute the variable display of the second special symbol.

  As shown in FIG. 14 (c), the common game determination information storage area stores general game determination information acquired based on the passage of the game ball to the general game gate 44. To the fourth storage unit. In addition, the number of the common figure determination information memorize | stored in the 1st memory | storage part-the 4th memory | storage part of the common figure determination information holding | maintenance storage area becomes the number of common figure hold.

  As shown in FIG. 14 (d), each storage unit stores a hit determination random number storage area for storing a hit determination random value, and a normal symbol determination random number storage for storing a normal symbol determination random value. The area is divided into a random number storage area for determining a normal pattern variation pattern for storing a random number value for determining a normal pattern variation pattern.

  Then, when the game ball passes through the general gate 44 and the general determination information is acquired, the general determination information is not stored in the first to fourth storage units of the general determination determination storage area. The common figure determination information (the random number value for hit determination, the random number value for normal symbol determination, the random number value for general pattern variation pattern determination) acquired in the storage unit with the smallest number is stored.

  When the start condition of the normal symbol variation display is satisfied, the general symbol determination information stored in the first storage unit of the general symbol determination information holding storage region is shifted to the zeroth storage unit which is the normal symbol determination information execution storage region. It will be referred to in order to execute a variable display of a normal symbol.

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

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

  When a power supply voltage is supplied from the power supply board 160, a system reset occurs in the main CPU 110a, and the main CPU 110a performs the following main processing.

  First, in step S10, the main CPU 110a reads an activation program from the main ROM 110b in response to power-on, and performs initialization processing for initializing flags and the like stored in the main RAM 110c. Details of the initialization process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S20, the main CPU 110a updates the special symbol determination random value and the reach determination random value, and in step S30, the big hit determination initial value random value, the special symbol determination initial value random value, and the hit determination initial value. Update the random value, the initial random number for determining normal symbols.

  Next, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not a power failure (power failure) has occurred in step S40. Specifically, it is determined whether or not a power failure detection signal is input from the power failure detection circuit of the power supply board 160. If the power failure detection signal is not input, the process proceeds to step S20, where power failure detection is performed. If a signal is input, the process proceeds to step S41.

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

(Initialization of main control board)
The initialization process of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing initialization processing in the main control board.

  In step S10-1, the main CPU 110a waits for 1000 ms so that activation of the payout control board 120 and the effect control board 130 is completed earlier, and permits access to the main RAM 110c in step S10-2. .

  Next, in step S10-3, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the RAM clear switch 58c is ON. If the RAM clear switch 58c is not ON, the process proceeds to step S10-4. If the RAM clear switch 58c is ON, the process proceeds to step S10-10.

  In step S10-4, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the backup flag stored in the main RAM 110c is ON. If the backup flag is ON, the process proceeds to step S10-5. If the backup flag is not ON, the process proceeds to step S10-10.

  In step S10-5, the main CPU 110a calculates a checksum of the main RAM 110c. In step S10-6, the main CPU 110a compares the checksum stored in the main RAM 110c with the calculated checksum to determine whether the checksum is normal. Judgment is made. If the checksum is normal, the process proceeds to step S10-7. If the checksum is not normal, the process proceeds to step S10-10 on the assumption that the control state cannot be normally returned to the state before the power is turned off.

  In step S10-7, the main CPU 110a clears the backup flag and checksum stored in the main RAM 110c. In step S10-8, the main CPU 110a performs setting processing for the main RAM 110c when power is restored. By performing this setting process, the game progress state (control state) is restored (recovered) to the state before power-off, so the game can be resumed from the state before power-off (in the control state return means) Equivalent).

  In step S10-9, the main CPU 110a performs a process of transmitting a power recovery designation command. Specifically, in step S10-8, the restored current gaming state is referred to, and a power restoration designation command corresponding to the current gaming state (a power restoration designation command for waiting for a customer, which will be described later, for special figure changing). Any one of a power recovery designation command, a jackpot / medium power restoration designation command, and a jackpot / medium power restoration designation command) is transmitted to the effect control board 130. Thereby, the effect control board 130 can grasp the current game state.

  In step S10-10, the main CPU 110a clears the stored contents of the main RAM 110c and the stack area. In step S10-11, the main CPU 110a performs setting processing for the main RAM 110c when the power is turned on. By performing this setting process, the progress state (control state) of the game is initialized, so that it is possible to play a game from the state when the gaming machine 1 is shipped.

  In step S10-12, the main CPU 110a performs processing for transmitting a power-on designation command. Specifically, a power-on designation command indicating that the main RAM 110c has been cleared (initialized) is transmitted to the effect control board 130. As a result, the effect control board 130 can grasp that the game progress state (control state) has been initialized.

  The main CPU 110a performs CTC (counter timer circuit) activation processing in step S10-13, performs random number circuit activation processing in step S10-14, and permits an interrupt in step S10-15. When this process ends, the current initialization process ends.

(Timer interrupt processing of main control board)
The timer interrupt process of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing timer interrupt processing in the main control board 110. This timer interrupt process is executed by inputting a clock pulse every predetermined period (4 milliseconds) from a reset clock pulse generation circuit provided on the main control board 110.

  First, in step S100, the main CPU 110a saves the information stored in the register to the stack area. In step S110, the main CPU 110a updates a special game timer counter such as a special symbol stop time or a special electric accessory release time. Time control processing for updating various timer counters such as processing, normal symbol time counter updating processing, and opening / closing time updating processing of the movable member 48 is performed. Specifically, a process of subtracting 1 from a counter such as a special symbol stop time counter, a special game timer counter, a normal symbol time counter, a start port open timer counter, or a start port close timer counter is performed.

  In step S120, the main CPU 110a determines the jackpot determination random number value, the special symbol determination random number value, the special symbol variation pattern determination random value, the hit determination random number value, the normal symbol determination random number value, the normal symbol variation pattern determination random number. A specific random value update process for updating a numerical value is performed. Specifically, each random number value and random number counter are updated by adding +1. If the added random number counter exceeds the maximum value of the random number range (when the random number counter makes one round), the random number counter is returned to 0, and the random number counter returns to the initial value of the round. The initial random number value to be set is set as a new circulation initial value, and the random value is newly updated.

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

  In step S200, the main CPU 110a performs the general winning opening detection switch 43a, the first big winning opening detection switch 50a, the second large winning opening detection switch 53a, the first starting opening detection switch 45a, the second starting opening detection switch 47a, the gate. It is determined whether or not there is an input to various switches such as the detection switch 44a and the passage detection switch 52a. Details of the input control process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S300, the main CPU 110a determines the special figure determination information acquired based on the winning of the game ball to the second starting opening 47, the second special symbol variation display, the big winning opening (the first big winning opening 50, A second special figure special electric control process for performing opening / closing of the second big prize opening 53), setting of a game state, and the like is performed. Details of the second special figure special electric control process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S400, the main CPU 110a determines the special figure determination information acquired based on the winning of the game ball to the first starting opening 45, the first special symbol variation display, the big winning opening (the first big winning opening 50, A first special figure special electric control process is performed for opening and closing the second big prize opening 53), setting the game state, and the like. Details of the first special figure special electric control process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S500, the main CPU 110a determines the acquired common figure determination information based on the passage of the game ball to the general figure gate 44, displays the fluctuation of the normal symbol, opens and closes the second start port 47, and the like. Performs ordinary power control processing. The details of the ordinary power control process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, in step S600, the main CPU 110a refers to various prize ball counters stored in the main RAM 110c, and performs a process for transmitting a payout number designation command corresponding to various winning ports to the payout control board 120. Perform control processing. Thereby, the payout control board 120 executes control for paying out the prize balls from the payout device 100.

  In step S700, the main CPU 110a determines the occurrence of a magnetic abnormality or radio wave abnormality based on the input signals from the magnetic detection sensor 58a and the radio wave detection sensor 58b, and designates an error designation command for magnetic abnormality or an error designation for radio wave abnormality. An abnormality determination process for performing a process for transmitting a command to the effect control board 130 is performed.

  In step S800, the main CPU 110a outputs external information data (game information) output from the game information output terminal board 90, start port opening / closing data output to the second start port opening / closing solenoid 48b, first big prize opening / closing solenoid 51b, 2 big prize opening opening / closing solenoid data output to the big winning opening / closing solenoid 54b, special symbol display data outputted to the special symbol displays 60, 61, normal symbol display data outputted to the normal symbol display 62, special symbol hold display 63 , 64, special symbol hold display data to be output, normal symbol hold display data to be output to the normal symbol hold display device 65, etc., data creation processing for creating data.

  In step S900, the main CPU 110a performs port output processing for outputting signals such as the external information data created in step S800, the start opening / closing data, the big prize opening / closing data, the special symbol display data, the normal symbol display data, the special symbol display data, and the special symbol display data. Display output processing for outputting signals such as symbol hold display data, normal symbol hold display data, etc., payout command transmission processing for sending a command set in the payout transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c to the payout control board 120, An output control process is executed to execute an effect command transmission process for transmitting a command set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c to the payout control board 120 or the effect control board 130.

  In step S1000, the main CPU 110a restores the information saved in step S100 to the register of the main CPU 110a, and ends the current timer interrupt process.

  In the present embodiment, the second special figure special power control process is executed prior to the first special figure special electric control process, but the first special figure special electric control process is executed more than the second special figure special electric control process. It may be executed first. Further, the processing order of the first special figure special power control process may be changed according to whether the game state is the low probability gaming state or the high probability gaming state. For example, the first special figure special electric control process is executed before the second special figure special electric control process during the low probability gaming state, and the second special figure special electric control process is executed during the high probability gaming state. It may be executed prior to processing, or vice versa.

(Input control processing of main control board)
The input control process of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing input control processing in the main control board 110.

  In step S210, the main CPU 110a performs a general winning opening detection switch input process. Specifically, it is determined whether or not a detection signal is input from the general winning opening detection switch 43a, that is, whether or not a game ball has won the general winning opening 43, and the payout device 100 pays out the winning ball. Process.

  In step S220, the main CPU 110a performs a special winning opening detection switch input process. Specifically, it is determined whether or not a detection signal is input from the special winning opening detection switch 50a, that is, whether or not the game ball has won the special winning opening 50, and the payout device 100 pays out the winning ball. In addition to processing, processing for setting predetermined data is performed. Details of the special winning opening detection switch input process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S230, the main CPU 110a performs a first start port detection switch input process. Specifically, it is determined whether or not a detection signal from the first start port detection switch 45a has been input, that is, whether or not the game ball has won the first start port 45, and the winning ball is paid out from the payout device 100. In addition to performing processing to output data, processing for setting predetermined data is performed. Details of the first start port detection switch input process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S240, the main CPU 110a performs a second start port detection switch input process. Specifically, it is determined whether or not a detection signal from the second start port detection switch 47a has been input, that is, whether or not the game ball has won the second start port 47, and the award ball is paid from the payout device 100. In addition to performing processing to output data, processing for setting predetermined data is performed. The details of the second start port detection switch input process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S250, the main CPU 110a performs gate detection switch input processing and ends the current input control processing. Specifically, it is determined whether or not a detection signal from the gate detection switch 44a has been input, that is, whether or not the game ball has passed the usual gate 44, and processing for setting predetermined data is performed. Details of the gate detection switch input process will be described later with reference to FIG.

(Main control board large winning opening detection switch input processing)
The big winning opening detection switch input process of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing a special winning opening detection switch input process in the main control board 110.

  First, in step S220-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the detection signal from the first big prize opening detection switch 50a has been input. When the detection signal from the first big prize opening detection switch 50a is inputted, the process proceeds to step S220-2, and when the detection signal from the first big prize opening detection switch 50a is not inputted, The process moves to step S220-5.

  In step S220-2, the main CPU 110a performs a process of adding and updating data indicating 15 prize balls to a 15 prize ball counter used for paying out 15 prize balls. In step S220-3, It is determined whether the current game is a jackpot game. If the game is a jackpot game, the process proceeds to step S220-4. If the game is not a jackpot game, the process proceeds to step S220-5.

  In step S220-4, the main CPU 110a sets a first big prize opening prize command for notifying the number of prize balls acquired during the big hit game in the effect transmission data storage area. As a result, the first grand prize opening prize command is transmitted to the effect control board 130, and an image indicating that the winning ball has been acquired is displayed on the image display device, or the number of game balls acquired by the player in the jackpot game is accumulated. Information indicating the value may be displayed.

  In step S220-5, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the detection signal from the second big prize opening detection switch 53a has been input. When the detection signal from the second big prize opening detection switch 53a is inputted, the process proceeds to step S220-6, and when the detection signal from the second big prize opening detection switch 53a is not inputted, The current winning prize opening detection switch input process is terminated.

  In step S220-6, the main CPU 110a performs a process of adding and updating data indicating 10 winning balls to a 10 winning ball counter used for paying out 10 winning balls, and in step S220-7, It is determined whether or not the current game is a small hit game. If it is a small hit, the process proceeds to step S220-8, and if it is not a small hit, the current big winning opening detection switch input process is terminated.

  In step S220-8, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the current state is the highly probable non-short game state. If it is in the highly probable non-short game state, the process proceeds to step S220-9, and if it is not in the high probable non-time / short game state, the current big prize opening detection switch input process is terminated.

  In step S220-9, the main CPU 110a sets a second big prize opening prize command for notifying the number of prize balls acquired in the highly accurate non-short game state and the small hit game in the effect transmission data storage area. As a result, the second grand prize opening prize command is transmitted to the effect control board 130, and an image indicating that the prize ball has been acquired is displayed on the image display device, or the cumulative value of the number of game balls acquired by the player is indicated. Information will be displayed.

(Input processing for the first start port detection switch on the main control board)
The first start port detection switch input process of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing a first start port detection switch input process in the main control board 110.

  First, in step S230-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not a detection signal from the first start port detection switch 45a has been input. When the detection signal from the first start port detection switch 45a is input, the process proceeds to step S230-2. When the detection signal from the first start port detection switch 45a is not input, 1 The start port detection switch input process is terminated.

  In step S230-2, the main CPU 110a performs a process of adding and updating data indicating four prize balls to a four prize ball counter used for paying out four prize balls. In step S230-3, Special figure determination information (a jackpot determination random value, a special symbol determination random value, a reach determination random value, a special pattern variation pattern determination random value) is acquired.

  In step S230-4, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the first special figure hold number (U1), which is the number of special figure determination information stored in the first special figure determination information storage area, is less than four. To do. If the first special figure hold number (U1) is less than 4, the process proceeds to step S230-5. If the first special figure hold number (U1) is not less than 4, the current first start port The detection switch input process is terminated.

  In step S230-5, the main CPU 110a performs a process of updating by adding “1” to the first special figure hold number (U1) (U1 ← U1 + 1), and in step S230-6, the updated first special figure. A first special symbol storage designation command corresponding to the number of reserved figures (U1) is set in the effect transmission data storage area. As a result, the first special symbol memory designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 130, and the number of first reserved icons corresponding to the first special figure reservation number (U1) is displayed on the image display device.

  In step 230-7, the main CPU 110a searches for an empty storage unit in order from the first storage unit in the first special figure determination information storage area, and acquires the special storage unit acquired in step S230-3 in the empty storage unit. The figure determination information is stored. As a result, the special figure determination information is stored as the first special figure hold.

  In step 230-8, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the current state is the low-probability non-short game state (normal game state). If the low-probability non-short game state is in progress, the process proceeds to step S230-9. If the low-probability non-short-time game state is not in effect, the current first start port detection switch input process is terminated.

  In step S230-9, the main CPU 110a performs a first preliminary determination process. In the first pre-determination process, the pre-determination table shown in FIG. 9A is referred to, and the special figure determination information acquired this time is executed based on the special figure determination information (first special figure hold). The determination is made before the special symbol change display is performed, and the first start winning information for notifying the effect control board 130 of the result of the determination (whether it is a big hit or a special symbol planned change pattern) is determined. .

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

  Thereby, the sub CPU 130a of the effect control board 130 that has received the first start opening prize designation command has one or more before the variable display of the first special symbol corresponding to the first start opening prize designation command is started. Pending change announcement that changes the display mode of the hold icon corresponding to the first start opening prize designation command to the special display mode, which suggests that the jackpot game may be executed over the variable display of A pre-reading notice effect such as an effect can be executed. The pre-reading notice effect is performed using one or more of the image display device, the audio output device 9, the frame illumination device 10, the movable effect member 73, and the panel illumination device 74.

  In step S230-11, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the current state is the normal gaming state (low-probability non-short-time gaming state). If it is in the normal gaming state, the process proceeds to step S230-12, and if it is not in the normal gaming state, the process proceeds to step S230-13.

  In step S230-12, the main CPU 110a sets a normal first start port winning designation command indicating that a game ball has won the first start port 45 in the normal game state in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. Then, the current first start port detection switch input process is terminated. As a result, the first start opening prize designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 130 during normal operation, and if the left-hand suggestion notification that prompts the player to launch the game ball to the left game area is being executed, the execution of the left-hand suggestion notification is stopped. Will be.

  In step S230-13, the main CPU 110a sends a non-normal first start port winning designation command indicating that a game ball has won the first start port 45 during the non-normal game state to the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. And the current first start port detection switch input process is terminated. As a result, a non-normal first start opening prize designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 130, and a right-handed suggestion notification that prompts the player to launch a game ball to the right game area is executed. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the left-handed game from being performed in the high probability game state.

(Second control port detection switch input process on the main control board)
The second start port detection switch input process of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing the second start port detection switch input process in the main control board 110.

  First, in step S240-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not a detection signal from the second start port detection switch 47a has been input. When the detection signal from the second start port detection switch 47a is input, the process proceeds to step S240-2. When the detection signal from the second start port detection switch 47a is not input, the current first 2. The start port detection switch input process is terminated.

  In step S240-2, the main CPU 110a performs a process of adding and updating data indicating one prize ball to the one prize ball counter used for the prize ball, and in step S240-3, special figure determination is performed. Information (random number for determining jackpot, random number for determining special symbol, random value for determining reach, random value for determining special figure variation pattern) is acquired.

  It is determined whether or not the second special figure hold number (U2), which is the number of special figure determination information stored in the second special figure determination information storage area, is less than four. If the second special figure hold number (U2) is less than 4, the process proceeds to step S240-5. If the second special figure hold number (U2) is not less than 4, the process proceeds to step S240-11. Move processing.

  In step S240-5, the main CPU 110a performs a process of updating (U1 ← U1 + 1) by adding “1” to the second special figure reservation number (U2), and in step S240-6, the updated second special figure. A second special symbol memory designation command corresponding to the figure holding number (U2) is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. Thus, the second special symbol memory designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 130, and the number of second reserved icons corresponding to the second special figure reservation number (U2) is displayed on the image display device.

  In step 240-7, the main CPU 110a searches for an empty storage unit in order from the first storage unit in the second special figure determination information storage area, and acquires the special storage unit acquired in step S240-3 in the empty storage unit. The figure determination information is stored. As a result, the second special figure hold is stored.

  In step 240-8, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the current state is in the high probability gaming state. If it is in the high probability gaming state, the process proceeds to step S240-9, and if it is not in the high probability gaming state, the process proceeds to step S240-11.

  In step S240-9, the main CPU 110a performs a second preliminary determination process. In the second pre-determination process, the pre-determination table shown in FIG. 9B is referred to, and the special figure determination information acquired this time is executed based on the special figure determination information (second special figure hold). The determination is made before the special symbol variation display is performed, and second start winning information for notifying the effect control board 130 of the result of the determination is determined.

  In step S240-10, the main CPU 110a sends a second start opening prize designation command corresponding to the second start prize information determined in the second pre-determination process of step S240-9 to the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. Set to.

  As a result, the sub CPU 130a of the effect control board 130 that has received the second start opening winning designation command before the above-described pre-reading notice before the change display of the second special symbol corresponding to the second starting opening winning designation command is started. It is possible to perform the production.

  In step S240-11, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the current game state is in the normal gaming state. If it is in the normal gaming state, the process proceeds to step S240-12, and if it is not in the normal gaming state, the process proceeds to step S240-13.

  In step S240-12, the main CPU 110a sets a normal second start port winning designation command indicating that a game ball has won the second start port 47 in the normal game state in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. Then, the current second start port detection switch input process is terminated. As a result, the second start opening prize designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 130 during normal operation, and the left-hand suggestion notification that prompts the player to launch the game ball to the left game area is executed. Thereby, it is possible to suppress the right-handed game from being performed in the normal game state.

  In step S240-13, the main CPU 110a sends a normal second start port winning designation command indicating that a game ball has won the second start port 47 in the non-normal game state to the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. The second start port detection switch input process is completed. As a result, the non-normal second start opening prize designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 130, and the right-handed suggestion notification that prompts the player to launch the game ball to the right game area is executed. Thereby, it is possible to suppress the left-handed game from being performed in the normal game state other than the normal game state.

  In the present embodiment, the upper limit value of the second special figure reservation number is “4”, but it may be more or less than this. Further, the upper limit value of the second special figure reservation number may be reduced as compared with the upper limit value of the first special figure reservation number. Furthermore, the second reserved memory itself may be eliminated by storing the special figure determination information only in the 0th storage unit of the second special figure determination information storage area.

(Gate detection switch input processing on the main control board)
The gate detection switch input process of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing gate detection switch input processing in the main control board 110.

  First, in step S250-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not a detection signal from the gate detection switch 44a has been input. If the detection signal from the gate detection switch 44a is input, the process proceeds to step S250-2. If the detection signal from the gate detection switch 44a is not input, the current gate detection switch input process is terminated. To do.

  In step S250-2, the main CPU 110a acquires common figure determination information (random number value for hit determination, random number value for normal symbol determination, random number value for normal pattern variation pattern determination), and in FIG. It is determined whether or not the number of universal symbols held (G), which is the number of universal symbol determination information stored in the information storage area, is less than four. If the number of reserved maps (G) is less than 4, the process proceeds to step S250-4. If the number of reserved maps (G) is not less than 4, the process proceeds to step S250-7.

  In step S250-4, the main CPU 110a performs a process of updating (G ← G + 1) by adding “1” to the number of reserved drawings (G) (G ← G + 1). In step S250-5, the updated number of reserved drawings ( A normal symbol memory designation command corresponding to G) is set in the transmission data storage area for presentation. As a result, the normal symbol memory designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 130, and the effect control board 130 can grasp the number of reserved general drawings (G).

  In step S250-6, the main CPU 110a searches for a vacant storage unit in order from the first storage unit of the common figure determination information storage area, and the common figure determination acquired in step S250-2 in the vacant storage unit. Store information. As a result, the common map determination information is stored as a general map hold.

  The main CPU 110a determines whether the current gaming state is in progress. If it is in the normal gaming state, the process proceeds to step S250-8. If it is not in the normal gaming state, the current gate detection switch input process is terminated.

  The main CPU 110a sets in the effect transmission data storage area a normal gate passing error designation command indicating that a game ball has passed to the general gate 44 provided in the right area of the gaming area 5a in the normal gaming state. The gate detection switch input process is terminated. As a result, a normal gate passing error designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 130, and a right-handed error notification that prompts the player to perform a left-handed game, assuming that a right-handed error in which a right-handed game is performed in a normal gaming state has occurred. Will be executed. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the right-handed game from being performed in the normal game state.

  In step S250-9, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the condition device relating to the execution of the jackpot game is in operation. If the condition device is not in operation, the current gate detection switch input process is terminated. If the condition device is in operation, in step S250-10, an accessory continuous operation for continuously executing round games. A gate passage flag for operating the device is set in a predetermined area of the main RAM 110c, and the current gate detection switch input process is terminated. The gate passing flag is referred to in the jackpot start time process described later.

(Second special figure special electric control processing of main control board)
With reference to FIG. 23, the second special figure special electric control process of the main control board 110 will be described. FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing a special figure special electric control process in the main control board 110.

  First, in step S301, the main CPU 110a loads the value of the second special figure special electricity processing data, and refers to the branch destination address from the second special figure special electric treatment data loaded in step S302. If = 0, the process proceeds to the second special symbol memory determination process (step S310), and if the second special symbol special electricity process data = 1, the process proceeds to the second special symbol variation process (step S320), and the second If the special figure special electricity processing data = 2, the process moves to the second special symbol stop process (step S330), and if the second special figure special electric treatment data = 3, the process moves to the jackpot start time process (step SS340), If the second special figure special electric processing data = 4, the process moves to the jackpot game processing (step S350), and if the second special figure special electric processing data = 5, the big hit game ends. The process moves to the process (step S360), and if the second special figure special process data = 6, the process moves to the small hit game process (step S370). When each process is executed, the current second special figure special electric control process is executed. finish.

  This “second special figure special electricity processing data” is set as necessary in each subroutine of the second special figure special electric control processing as will be described later, so that subroutines necessary for the game are appropriately processed. Will go.

(First special figure special electric control process of main control board)
The first special figure special electric power control process of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing the first special figure special power control process in the main control board 110.

  First, in step S401, the main CPU 110a loads the value of the first special figure special electricity processing data, refers to the branch destination address from the first special figure special electric treatment data loaded in step S402, and the first special figure special electric treatment data. If = 0, the process moves to the first special symbol memory determination process (step S410), and if the first special figure special electricity process data = 1, the process moves to the first special symbol variation process (step S420). If the special figure special electricity processing data = 2, the process moves to the first special symbol stop process (step S430), and if the first special figure special electric treatment data = 3, the process moves to the big hit start process (step S340). If the first special figure special electric processing data = 4, the process moves to the jackpot game processing (step S350), and if the first special figure special electric treatment data = 5, the big hit game ends. The process proceeds to reason (step S360), and ends the first special electrically movable device control control processing time when performing each process.

  As will be described later, this "first special figure special electricity processing data" is set as needed in each subroutine of the first special figure special electric control processing, so that subroutines necessary for the game are appropriately processed. Will go.

  Note that the jackpot game process at step S340 and the jackpot game end process at step S350 in the first special figure special electric control process are the same as the jackpot game process at step S340 and the step S350 in the second special figure special electric control process shown in FIG. Since the same process as the jackpot game end process is performed, only the second special figure special electric control process will be described.

(Second special symbol memory judgment process of the main control board)
The second special symbol memory determination process of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing the second special symbol memory determination process in the main control board 110.

  First, in step S310-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not it is the stop display period of the jackpot first special symbol in which the jackpot first special symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 60. When it is the stop display period of the jackpot first special symbol, the current second special symbol memory determination process is terminated as the control period of the variable display of the second special symbol, and the stop display period of the jackpot first special symbol If not, the process proceeds to step S310-2.

  In step S310-2, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the jackpot game due to the first special symbol is in progress. When the jackpot game is attributed to the first special symbol, the second special symbol memory determination process is terminated because it is the regulation period for the variable display of the second special symbol, and the jackpot attributed to the first special symbol If the game is not in progress, the process proceeds to step S310-3.

  The main CPU 110a determines whether or not the second special figure holding number (U2) is 1 or more. If the second special figure reservation number (U2) is 1 or more, the process proceeds to step S310-4. If the second special figure reservation number (U2) is not 1 or more, the current second special symbol is displayed. The memory determination process is terminated.

  In step S310-4, the main CPU 110a updates (U2 ← U2-1) by subtracting “1” from the second special figure hold count (U2), and in step S310-5, stores the second special figure determination information. The special figure determination information stored in the fourth storage unit is shifted from the first storage unit to the previous storage unit.

  The data stored in the first storage unit is shifted to the 0th storage unit, and the special figure determination information used for the previous variation display already stored in the 0th storage unit is the special figure determination information storage. It will be erased from the area.

  In step S310-6, the main CPU 110a sets the second special symbol memory designation command corresponding to the updated second special symbol reservation number (U2) in the effect transmission data storage area. Thereby, the second special symbol memory designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 130, and the display of the second hold icon is updated in the image display device.

  In step S310-7, the main CPU 110a performs a second jackpot determination process. Specifically, based on the special symbol determination information stored in the 0th storage part of the special symbol determination information storage area, whether or not the jackpot is determined, the special symbol stop symbol data is determined, and the directing symbol designation command is rendered For example, it sets the transmission data storage area. Details of the second jackpot determination process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S310-8, the main CPU 110a performs a second special figure variation pattern determination process. Specifically, processing such as determining a variation pattern (variation time) of the second special symbol based on the special symbol determination information stored in the 0th storage unit of the second special symbol determination information storage area is performed. Details of the second special figure variation pattern determination process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S310-9, the main CPU 110a sets the variation time (counter value) of the second special symbol based on the variation pattern of the second special symbol determined in step S310-8 in a predetermined area of the main RAM 110c. In S310-10, the display of the variation of the second special symbol is started. Thereby, the lighting data of the LED for executing the variable display of the second special symbol is created in the data creation process in step S800, and the created lighting data is output in the output control process in step S900. In the second special symbol display 61, the variable display of the second special symbol is executed.

  In step S310-11, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not a high-probability game flag indicating that a high-probability game state is set. If the high probability game flag is ON, the process proceeds to step S310-12. If the high probability game flag is not ON, the process proceeds to step S310-16. Note that the high-probability game flag is turned on in a jackpot game end process described later.

  In step S310-12, the main CPU 110a updates (X ← X-1) by subtracting 1 from the high probability number (X) indicating the remaining number of times that the special symbol variation display is executed in the high probability gaming state. In S310-13, a high probability count designation command corresponding to the high probability count is set in the effect transmission data storage area. Thereby, the high probability count designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 130, and the effect control board 130 can grasp the high probability count.

  In step S310-14, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the high probability count (X) has become “0”. If it is “0”, the process proceeds to step S310-15, and if it is not “0”, the process proceeds to step S310-16.

  In step S310-15, the main CPU 110a turns off the high probability game flag. As a result, the high-probability gaming state ends, and a transition is made to the low-probability gaming state.

  In step S310-16, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the short time game flag indicating that the short time game state is ON. If the short time game flag is ON, the process proceeds to step S310-17, and if the short time game flag is not ON, the process proceeds to step S310-21. Note that the short-time game flag is turned ON in a jackpot game end process described later.

  In step S310-17, the main CPU 110a updates by subtracting 1 from the number of hours (J) indicating the remaining number of times that the special symbol variation display is executed in the time-saving gaming state (J ← J-1). In 18, a time reduction number designation command corresponding to the time reduction number is set in the effect transmission data storage area. Thereby, the time reduction number designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 130, and the effect control board 130 can grasp the time reduction number.

  In step S310-19, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the number of time reductions (J) has become “0”. If it is “0”, the process proceeds to step S310-20, and if it is not “0”, the process proceeds to step S310-21.

  In step S310-20, the main CPU 110a turns off the time-saving game flag. As a result, the short-time gaming state ends and the non-short-time gaming state shifts.

  In step S310-21, the main CPU 110a sets a gaming state designation command corresponding to the current gaming state in the effect transmission data storage area, and in step S310-22, sets “1” in the second special figure special electric processing data. Then, the preparation is made to move to the second special symbol variation process, and the second special symbol memory determination process is terminated. Thereby, a game state designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 130, and it becomes possible to grasp the current game state on the effect control board 130.

  As described above, after determining the jackpot at the start of the variable display instead of at the end of the variable display, the high probability count and the short time count are subtracted, and the gaming state changes when the high probability count and the short time count become “0”. Therefore, there is an advantage or disadvantage to the player depending on whether or not the first special symbol variation display is started during the execution of the last second special symbol variation display before the game state change. This can be prevented.

(Second big hit judgment process of main control board)
The second jackpot determination process for the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing a jackpot determination process in the main control board 110.

  First, in step S310-7-1, the main CPU 110a displays the first special figure jackpot indicating that the first special symbol variation display started first is a big jackpot (stopped display with the big jackpot first special symbol). It is determined whether there is a winning flag. If there is a first special figure jackpot winning flag, the process proceeds to step S310-7-9, and if there is no first special figure jackpot winning flag, the process proceeds to step S310-7-2. The first special figure jackpot winning flag is set in a predetermined area of the main RAM 110c when it is determined that the jackpot is won in the first jackpot determining process described later.

  In step S310-7-2, the main CPU 110a selects the jackpot determination table for the second special symbol shown in FIG. 5, and in step S310-7-3, the current probability state and the second special figure determination information storage. The jackpot determination random number value stored in the 0th storage unit of the area is compared with the selected jackpot determination table to determine whether or not the jackpot has been won. If the jackpot is won, the process proceeds to step S310-7-4. If the jackpot is not won, the process proceeds to step S310-7-6.

  In the following description, the jackpot determination random number value determined to be won in the jackpot is called a jackpot random number value, and the jackpot determination random number value determined not to be won in the jackpot may be a lost random value. is there.

  In step S310-7-4, the main CPU 110a displays a second special figure jackpot winning flag indicating that the variation display of the second special symbol is a jackpot (stops display with the jackpot second special symbol) in the main RAM. In step S310-7-5, the special symbol determination table for jackpot shown in FIG. 6 is selected, and the process proceeds to step S310-7-10.

  In step S310-7-6, the main CPU 110a obtains the jackpot determination random number value stored in the 0th storage unit of the current probability state and the second special figure determination information storage area, and the selected jackpot determination table. Check to see if you win the small win. If the win is won, the process proceeds to step S310-7-7. If the win is not won, the process proceeds to step S310-7-9.

  In step S310-7-7, the main CPU 110a displays a second special figure small win winning flag indicating that the fluctuation display of the second special symbol is a small hit (stop display with the big special second special symbol) in the main RAM. In step S310-7-8, the special symbol determination table for small hits shown in FIG. 6 is selected, and the process proceeds to step S310-7-10.

  In step S310-7-9, the main CPU 110a selects the special symbol determination table for losing shown in FIG. 6 on the assumption that the result of the big hit determination is losing, and moves the processing to step S310-7-10.

  In step S310-7-10, the main CPU 110a determines the type of the start port for which the jackpot determination (lottery) has been performed and the special symbol determination stored in the 0th storage unit of the second special symbol determination information storage area. The random number value is compared with the special symbol determination table selected in step S310-7-5, step S310-7-8 or step S310-7-8, and the variation executed by the second special symbol display 61 is performed. A second special symbol to be stopped and displayed as a result of display is determined.

  In step S310-7-11, the main CPU 110a sets the special figure stop symbol data corresponding to the second special symbol determined in step S310-7-10 in a predetermined area of the main RAM 110c, and step S310-7- 12, the effect designating command corresponding to the second special symbol determined in step S310-7-10 is set in the effect transmission data storage area, and the current second jackpot determination process ends. As a result, the effect designating command is transmitted to the effect control board 130, and the effect control board 130 can grasp the stop symbol data of the second special symbol.

  As described above, when the jackpot variation display of the first special symbol whose result is a jackpot is being executed (there is a first special symbol jackpot winning flag), the result of the variation display of the second special symbol started from now on Is forcibly processed as a loss, so that the jackpot game resulting from the first special symbol and the jackpot game resulting from the second special symbol are executed at the same time, or the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol The start order of the jackpot game attributed to the start order and the first special symbol and the jackpot game attributed to the second special symbol are not reversed. Therefore, it is possible to avoid inconvenience that the progress of the game is complicated and the player is confused, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  In addition, when the jackpot variation display of the first special symbol that results in a jackpot is executed (there is a first special chart jackpot winning flag), it is stored in the 0th storage unit of the second special chart determination information storage area The jackpot determination random number value is determined by using the jackpot determination table for the second special symbol whose determination result is only a loss. You may do it.

(Second special figure variation pattern determination process of the main control board)
The second special figure variation pattern determination process of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing a second special figure variation pattern determination process in the main control board 110.

  First, in step S310-8-1, the main CPU 110a determines the variation pattern for the second special symbol according to the current game state from the variation pattern determination table for the second special symbol shown in FIG. Select a table. Specifically, when the sixth and subsequent variation display is executed from the start of the low-probability non-short game state, the variation pattern determination table of FIG. When the variation display from the first to the fifth time is executed, the variation pattern determination table of FIG. 8B is selected, and when the highly probable non-short game state is in progress, the variation pattern of FIG. When the determination table is selected and the low probability time short gaming state or the high probability time short gaming state is being selected, the variation pattern determination table of FIG. 8D is selected.

  In step S310-8-2, the main CPU 110a determines the jackpot determination result, the second special symbol type, the reach determination random number value stored in the 0th storage unit of the second special figure determination information storage area, and the special determination value. The variation pattern of the second special symbol is determined by comparing the random number for determining the variation pattern with the selected variation pattern determination table for the second special symbol.

  In step S310-8-3, the main CPU 110a sets a variation time corresponding to the determined variation pattern in a predetermined area of the main RAM 110c. In step S310-8-4, the main CPU 110a corresponds to the determined variation pattern. 2 The special symbol variation pattern designation command is set in the effect transmission data storage area, and the current second special symbol variation pattern determination process is terminated. Thereby, the second special figure variation pattern designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 130, and the effect control board 130 can grasp the variation pattern of the second special symbol.

(Second special symbol variation processing of main control board)
The second special symbol variation process of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing the second special symbol variation process in the main control board 110.

  First, in step S320-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not there is a first special figure jackpot winning flag indicating that the first special symbol variation display started earlier is a jackpot. If there is a first special figure jackpot winning flag, the process proceeds to step S320-2, and if there is no first special figure jackpot winning flag, the process proceeds to step S320-4.

  In step S320-2, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not it is during the stop display period of the jackpot first special symbol that informs that the first special symbol display 60 is a jackpot. If it is during the stop display period of the jackpot first special symbol, the display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 61 is continued, but this time so as not to subtract the variation time of the second special symbol. When the second special symbol variation process is finished and the jackpot first special symbol is not in the stop display period, the process proceeds to step S320-3.

  In step S320-3, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the jackpot game with the jackpot first special symbol is started (the stop display period of the jackpot first special symbol is ended). If the jackpot game is started, the process proceeds to step S320-6 to forcibly stop the change display of the second special symbol. If the jackpot game is not started, the process proceeds to step S320-4. Move.

  In step S320-4, the main CPU 110a subtracts and updates the variation time of the second special symbol by 1, and determines whether or not the variation time of the second special symbol has become “0” in step S320-5. . If “0” has been reached, the process proceeds to step S320-6 to normally stop the fluctuation display of the second special symbol, and if it has not become “0”, the fluctuation display of the second special symbol. In order to continue the process, the current second special symbol variation process is terminated.

  In step S320-6, the main CPU 110a sets a second special symbol confirmation command corresponding to the stop symbol data of the second special symbol set in the main RAM 110c in the effect transmission data storage area. Thereby, the second special symbol confirmation command is transmitted to the effect control board 130, and the effect control board 130 can grasp the stop display of the second special symbol.

  In step S320-7, the main CPU 110a causes the second special symbol display 61 to stop display the second special symbol corresponding to the special symbol stop symbol data of the second special symbol set in the main RAM 110c. In step 8, it is determined whether or not the second special symbol that is stopped and displayed is a special bonus symbol. If it is not a small bonus special symbol, in step S320-9, 0.5 second is set as a stop time of the second special symbol (big hit second special symbol, lost second special symbol) in a predetermined area of the main RAM 110c. In the case of the small hit special symbol, in step S320-10, 0 second is set as the stop time of the second special symbol (small hit second special symbol).

  In step S320-11, the main CPU 110a sets "2" in the second special symbol special electric processing data, prepares to move the processing to the second special symbol special stop processing, and ends the second special symbol variation processing this time. To do.

  As described above, when the stop display of the jackpot first special symbol ends (the jackpot game corresponding to the jackpot first special symbol starts), the loss variation display of the second special symbol is forcibly stopped and displayed. During the jackpot game, the special symbol losing change display is not executed. Therefore, it is possible to avoid inconvenience that the progress of the game is complicated and the player is confused, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  In addition, during the stop display period of the jackpot first special symbol, the losing variation display of the second special symbol continues, but the subtraction of the variation time stops, so the stop display period of the jackpot first special symbol and the losing second special symbol The stop display period of no longer overlaps. Therefore, it is possible to avoid inconvenience that the progress of the game is complicated and the player is confused, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  In addition, when the second special symbol is stopped and displayed (normal stop, forced stop), a second special symbol confirmation command corresponding to the stop symbol data of the second special symbol is transmitted. 2. It becomes possible to accurately grasp the result of the variable display of special symbols.

  In addition, when the jackpot second special symbol or the lost second special symbol is stopped and displayed, the stop time is set so that the player can recognize the result of the variable display, while the small bonus second special symbol is set. In order to stop the display, the stop time is not substantially set. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the game ball from being shot unnecessarily during the period from the stop of the second small winning symbol to the start of the small winning game, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game. . In addition, the player recognizes that the result of the variable display is the small hit because the second special symbol for the small hit is stopped and displayed over the period in which the small hit game is executed. It becomes possible.

  In addition, when the jackpot first special symbol is stopped and displayed, the loss variation display and the small hit variation display of the second special symbol are forcibly stopped and the stop display period of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is displayed. You may make it overlap.

(Second special symbol stop process of main control board)
The second special symbol stop process of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing the second special symbol stop process in the main control board 110.

  First, in step S330-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the stop time of the second special symbol has ended. When the stop time of the second special symbol has ended, the process proceeds to step S330-2, and when the stop time of the second special symbol has not ended, the stop display of the second special symbol is continued. Finally, the second special symbol stop process is terminated.

  In step S330-2, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the special symbol stop symbol data of the second special symbol set in the main RAM 110c indicates the jackpot second special symbol. If the jackpot is the second special symbol, the process proceeds to step S330-3. If the jackpot is the second special symbol, the process proceeds to step S330-6.

  In step S330-3, the main CPU 110a clears the high-probability game flag, the short-time game flag, the high-probability number (X), and the short-time number (J) in order to enter the low-probability non-short-time game state. Then, the condition device relating to the execution of the jackpot game is activated, and in step S330-5, “2” is set in the second special figure special electric processing data, and preparations are made to shift the processing to the jackpot game start processing. 2 The special symbol stop process is terminated.

  In step S330-6, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the second special symbol stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 61 is the second special symbol for small hits. If it is the second special symbol for small hits, the process proceeds to step S330-7, and if it is not the second special symbol for small hits, the process proceeds to step S330-11.

  In step S330-7, the main CPU 110a refers to the small hit game control table shown in FIG. 10B in order to start the small hit game. In step S330-8, the main CPU 110a specially designates a predetermined area of the main RAM 110c. Set the opening time according to the stop symbol data.

  In step S330-9, the main CPU 110a sets an opening designation command for the small hit game in the effect transmission data storage area, and in step S330-10 sets "6" in the second special figure special electric processing data. Preparations are made to shift the process to the small hit game process, and the second special symbol stop process is terminated. Thereby, the opening designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 130, and it is possible to grasp that the opening is started on the effect control board 130.

  In step S330-11, the main CPU 110a assumes that the special symbol stop symbol data of the second special symbol set in the main RAM 110c is the lost second special symbol, and sets the second special symbol special electric processing data to “0”. Then, preparation is made to move to the second special symbol memory determination process, and the current second special symbol stop process is terminated.

(Main control board jackpot start processing)
The big hit start process of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing the big hit start process in the main control board 110.

  First, in step S340-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not there is a gate passage flag indicating that a game ball has passed through the usual gate 44 during operation of the condition device relating to execution of the jackpot game. If there is a gate pass flag, the process proceeds to step S340-2. If there is no gate pass flag, the current jackpot start process is terminated.

  In step S340-2, the main CPU 110a operates the accessory continuous operation device that continuously executes round games. In step S340-3, the main CPU 110a refers to the jackpot game control table shown in FIG. The opening time, round game execution pattern, and ending time corresponding to the figure stop symbol data are specified, and in step S340-4, the opening time is set in a predetermined area of the main RAM 110c.

  In step S340-5, the main CPU 110a sets an opening designation command in the effect transmission data storage area. Thereby, an opening designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 130, and processing according to the opening of the jackpot game is performed.

  In step S340-6, the main CPU 110a refers to the variable winning portion control table shown in FIG. 11 to identify the variable winning portion operation data corresponding to the round game execution pattern, and variable winning in a predetermined area of the main RAM 110c. Set the operation data of the part.

  In step S340-12, the main CPU 110a sets “4” in the corresponding special figure special processing data (first or second special figure special processing data), and prepares to transfer the processing to the jackpot game processing. The jackpot start process is terminated.

  As described above, when a game ball passes through the general gate 44 in a state where a condition device (which is a necessary condition for the operation of the accessory continuous operation device) relating to the execution of the jackpot game is operating, the accessory continuous operation is performed. The device is activated and a jackpot game is started. Therefore, it is possible to have game characteristics at the start of the jackpot game, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

  In the present embodiment, the type of jackpot game (number of round games, operation mode of the variable winning portion, etc.) is determined by the type of the jackpot special symbol. When the accessory continuous operation device passes and operates, the type of jackpot game may be determined by lottery. Moreover, although the operation trigger of the accessory continuous operation device is the passing of the game ball to the usual gate 44, a dedicated gate (passage region) for operating the accessory continuous operation device may be provided. Furthermore, a plurality of dedicated gates for operating the accessory continuous operation device may be provided, and the type of jackpot game may be determined in a different lottery manner for each dedicated gate.

(Big hit game processing of main control board)
The jackpot game process of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing the jackpot game end process in the main control board 110.

  First, in step S350-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not it is currently opening. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the opening time is “0” or more. If it is during opening, the process proceeds to step S350-2. If it is not during opening, the process proceeds to step S350-5.

  In step S350-2, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the opening time set in the jackpot game start process has elapsed. If the opening time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S350-3. If the opening time has not elapsed, the current jackpot game process is terminated.

  In step S350-3, the main CPU 110a performs a round game transition process. Specifically, “1” is added to the number of round games (R) stored in the main RAM 110c, and a round flag indicating that a round game is in progress is set in a predetermined area of the main RAM 110c.

  In step 350-4, the main CPU 110a sets a round designation command corresponding to the number of round games (R) in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c, and ends the current jackpot game process. Thereby, a round designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 130, and processing for executing a round effect corresponding to the current round game is performed.

  In step S350-5, the main CPU 110a determines whether the current round game is being played. Specifically, it is determined whether or not a round flag is set in the main RAM 110c. If it is during a round game, the process proceeds to step S350-6, and if it is not during a round game, the process proceeds to step S350-12.

  In step S350-6, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the special winning opening release condition is satisfied. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the timing for opening the big winning opening specified by the operation data of the variable winning portion is reached. If the condition for opening the special winning opening is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S350-7, and if the condition for opening the special winning opening is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step S350-8.

  In step S350-7, the main CPU 110a performs a special winning opening opening process. Specifically, the type of the variable winning part to be opened from the operation data of the variable winning part and the opening time of the current big winning opening are specified, and the opening time of the big winning opening and the driving data of the big winning opening / closing solenoid are determined. Is set in a predetermined area of the main RAM 110c. As a result, the special winning opening is converted to the open state.

  In step S350-8, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the closing condition for the big prize opening is satisfied. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the current winning opening is an opening before the final opening in the current round game and the opening time has elapsed. If the closing condition for the special prize opening is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S350-9. If the closing condition for the special prize opening is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step S350-10.

  In step S350-9, the main CPU 110a performs a big prize closing process. Specifically, the closing time of the current big winning opening is specified from the operation data of the variable winning portion, the closing time of the big winning opening is set in a predetermined area of the main RAM 110c, and the large time set in the main RAM 110c is set. Clear the drive data of the prize opening opening / closing solenoid. As a result, the special winning opening is converted to the closed state.

  In step S350-10, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the condition for shifting to the interval is satisfied. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the ball game balls that have won the grand prize opening in the current round game have reached the maximum number of winnings, or whether the opening time of the final opening of the big prize opening in the current round game has elapsed. To do. If the condition for shifting to the interval is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S350-11. If the condition for shifting to the interval is not satisfied, the current jackpot game process is terminated.

  In step S350-11, the main CPU 110a performs interval transition processing. Specifically, the interval time of this interval (the closing time of the big prize opening) is specified from the operation data of the variable winning portion, and the interval time is set in a predetermined area of the main RAM and set in the main RAM 110c. Clear the driving data of the big prize opening solenoid. As a result, the special winning opening is converted to the closed state. Further, instead of the in-round flag stored in the main RAM 110c, an in-interval flag indicating that an interval is in progress is set. When the interval transition process ends, the current jackpot game process ends.

  In step S350-12, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the present is in the interval. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the interval flag is set in the main RAM 110c. If it is during the interval, the process proceeds to step S350-12, and if it is not during the interval, the process proceeds to step S350-19.

  In step S350-13, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the interval time has elapsed. If the interval time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S350-14, and if the interval time has not elapsed, the current jackpot game process is terminated.

  In step S350-14, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the final round game in the current jackpot game has ended. If the final round game has ended, the process proceeds to step S350-17, and if the final round game has not ended, the process proceeds to step S350-15.

  In step S350-15, the main CPU 110a performs a round game transition process. Specifically, “1” is added to the number of round games (R) stored in the main RAM 110c. Further, a round game flag is set instead of the interval flag stored in the main RAM 110c.

  In step S350-16, the main CPU 110a sets a round designation command corresponding to the number of round games (R) in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c, and ends the current jackpot game process. Thereby, a round designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 130, and processing for executing a round effect corresponding to the current round game is performed.

  In step S350-17, the main CPU 110a performs an ending transition process. Specifically, the ending time specified from the jackpot game control table is set in a predetermined area of the main RAM 110c. Further, instead of the in-interval flag stored in the main RAM 110c, an ending flag indicating that ending is in progress is set.

  In step S350-18, the main CPU 110a sets an ending designation command indicating the ending of the jackpot game in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c, and ends the current jackpot game process. As a result, an ending designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 130, and processing for executing the ending effect corresponding to the current jackpot game is performed.

  In step S350-19, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the ending is currently in progress. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the ending flag is set in the main RAM 110c. If it is during ending, the process proceeds to step S350-24, and if it is not ending, the current jackpot game process is terminated.

  In step S350-20, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the ending time has elapsed. If the ending time has not elapsed, the current jackpot game process is terminated, and if the ending time has elapsed, in step S350-21, the corresponding special figure special electric processing data (first or second special figure) “5” is set in the special electric processing data), preparation is made to shift the processing to jackpot game end processing, and the current jackpot game processing is ended.

(Main control board jackpot game end processing)
The jackpot game end process of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing a jackpot game end process in the main control board 110.

  First, in step S360-1, the main CPU 110a acquires special figure stop symbol data set in the main RAM 110c, and selects the gaming state setting table shown in FIG.

  In step S360-2, the main CPU 110a performs a high probability game flag setting process. Specifically, referring to the game state setting table shown in FIG. 12, the special state stop symbol data is compared with the game state before the jackpot game to identify the game state after the jackpot game, and according to the specified game state The game flag (time-short game flag, high-probability game flag) is turned on (set).

  In step S360-3, the main CPU 110a performs time reduction number setting processing. Specifically, referring to the gaming state setting table shown in FIG. 12, the number of times (J) corresponding to the gaming state after the jackpot gaming specified in step S360-2 is set in a predetermined area in the main RAM 110c, A time reduction number designation command indicating the time reduction number (J) is set in the transmission data storage area for effects. As a result, the time reduction number designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 130, and the effect control board 130 can grasp the time reduction number (J).

  In step S360-4, the main CPU 110a performs a high probability count setting process. Specifically, referring to the gaming state setting table shown in FIG. 12, the high probability count (X) corresponding to the gaming state after the big hit game specified in step S360-2 is set in a predetermined area of the main RAM 110c, A high probability count designation command indicating the high probability count (X) is set in the effect transmission data storage area. Thereby, the high probability count designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 130, and the effect control board 130 can grasp the high probability count (X).

  In step S360-5, the main CPU 110a refers to whether or not the short-time game flag or the high probability game flag is ON, and sets a game state designation command corresponding to the current game state in the effect transmission data storage area. . Thereby, a game state designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 130, and it becomes possible to grasp the current game state on the effect control board 130.

  In step S360-6, the main CPU 110a sets “0” to the corresponding special symbol special electric processing data (first or second special electric special processing data), and the special symbol memory determination processing (first or second special electric data). Prepare to move the process to the symbol memory determination process.

  In step S360-7, the main CPU 110a makes reference to various flags (condition device operation flag, accessory continuous operation device operation flag, gate passage flag, first special figure jackpot priority flag, second special figure jackpot priority flag, first flag 2 special figure small hit priority flag etc.) is cleared, and the current big hit game end processing is ended.

(Main control board small hit game processing)
The small hit game processing of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing a small hit game process in the main control board.

  First, in step S370-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not opening is in progress. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the opening time of the small hit game is set in the main RAM 110c. If it is during opening, the process proceeds to step S370-2. If it is not during opening, the process proceeds to step S370-5.

  In step S370-2, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the opening time of the small hit game set in the special symbol stop process has elapsed. If the opening time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S370-3. If the opening time has not elapsed, the current small hit game process is terminated.

  In step S370-3, the main CPU 110a performs a small hit game start process. Specifically, the special winning symbol is collated with the small bonus game control table shown in FIG. 10 (b), the opening time of the big prize winning opening (here, the second big winning prize opening 53) is specified, and the big winning prize is determined. The opening time of the mouth is set in a predetermined area of the main RAM 110c.

  In step S370-4, the main CPU 110a performs a big winning opening release process and ends the current small hit game process. Specifically, the driving data of the big winning opening / closing solenoid (here, the second big winning opening / closing solenoid 54b) is set in a predetermined area of the main RAM 110c. As a result, the special winning opening is converted to the open state.

  In step S370-5, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the special winning opening is being opened. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the driving data for the big prize opening / closing solenoid is set in the main RAM 110c. If the special winning opening is being opened, the process proceeds to step S370-6. If the special winning opening is not being opened, the process proceeds to step S370-8.

  In step S370-6, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the condition for ending the opening of the big prize opening is satisfied. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the number of game balls won in the big prize opening in this small hit game has reached the maximum number (10), or the opening time of the big prize opening has passed. If the release end condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S370-7. If the release end condition is not satisfied, the current small hit game process is ended.

  In step S370-7, the main CPU 110a performs an ending transition process. Specifically, the small hit special control is collated with the small hit game control table shown in FIG. 10B to identify the small hit game ending time, and the ending time is set in a predetermined area of the main RAM 110c. . Further, the driving data of the special winning opening / closing solenoid (the second large winning opening / closing solenoid 54b in this case) set in the main RAM 110c is cleared. As a result, the special winning opening is converted to the closed state.

  In step S370-8, the main CPU 110a sets a small hit game ending designation command in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c, and ends the current small hit game process. Thereby, the ending designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 130, and it is possible to grasp that the effect control board 130 is the ending.

  In step S370-9, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not ending is in progress. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the small hit game ending time is set in the main RAM 110c. If it is during ending, the process proceeds to step S370-10, and if it is not ending, the current small hit game process is terminated.

  In step S370-11, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the ending time of the small hit game has elapsed. If the ending time has not elapsed, the current small hit game process is terminated, and if the ending time has elapsed, in step S370-11, the corresponding special figure special electric processing data (first or second special processing data). “0” is set in the special symbol processing data), preparation is made to move to the special symbol memory determination process (first or second special symbol memory determination process), and the current small hit game process is terminated.

(First special symbol memory determination process of the main control board)
The first special symbol memory determination process of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 34 is a flowchart showing the first special symbol memory determination process in the main control board 110.

  First, in step S410-1, the main CPU 110a displays the jackpot second special symbol or the small bonus second special symbol in which the jackpot second special symbol or the small bonus second special symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 61. It is determined whether it is a stop display period. If it is the stop display period of the jackpot second special symbol or the small bonus second special symbol, the first special symbol memory determination process is terminated as the first special symbol variable display restriction period, and the jackpot second symbol If it is not the stop display period of the 2 special symbol or the small special 2nd special symbol, the process proceeds to step S410-2.

  In step S410-2, the main CPU 110a determines whether the big hit game or the small hit game due to the second special symbol is being performed. In the case of the big hit game or the small hit game due to the first special symbol, the first special symbol memory determination process is terminated as the first special symbol variable display restriction period, and the second special symbol is determined. If it is not during the big hit game or the small hit game due to the symbol, the process proceeds to step S410-3.

  In step S410-3, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the first special figure reservation number (U1) is 1 or more. If the first special figure reservation number (U1) is 1 or more, the process proceeds to step S410-4. If the first special figure reservation number (U1) is not 1 or more, the current first special symbol is displayed. The memory determination process is terminated.

  In step S410-4, the main CPU 110a subtracts and updates “1” from the first special figure hold number (U1) (U1 ← U1-1), and in step S410-5, stores the first special figure determination information. The special figure determination information stored in the fourth storage unit is shifted from the first storage unit to the previous storage unit.

  The data stored in the first storage unit is shifted to the 0th storage unit, and the special figure determination information used for the previous variation display already stored in the 0th storage unit is the special figure determination information storage. It will be erased from the area.

  In step S410-6, the main CPU 110a sets the first special symbol memory designation command corresponding to the updated first special symbol reservation number (U1) in the effect transmission data storage area. Thereby, the first special symbol storage designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 130, and the display of the first hold icon is updated in the image display device.

  In step S410-7, the main CPU 110a performs a first jackpot determination process. Specifically, it is determined whether or not it is a big hit based on the special symbol determination information stored in the 0th storage part of the first special symbol determination information storage area, the special symbol stop symbol data is determined, and the production symbol designation command Is set in the production transmission data storage area. Details of the first jackpot determination process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S410-8, the main CPU 110a performs a first special figure variation pattern determination process. Specifically, processing such as determining a variation pattern (variation time) of the first special symbol based on the special symbol determination information stored in the 0th storage unit of the first special symbol determination information storage area is performed. Details of the first special figure variation pattern determination process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S410-9, the main CPU 110a sets the variation time (counter value) of the first special symbol based on the variation pattern determined in step S410-8 in a predetermined area of the main RAM 110c. In step S410-10, The variable display of the first special symbol is started. As a result, LED lighting data for executing the variable display of the first special symbol is created in the data creation processing in step S800, and the created lighting data is output in the output control processing in step S900. In the first special symbol display 60, the variable display of the first special symbol is executed.

  In step S410-11, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not a high-probability game flag indicating that it is in a high-probability gaming state is turned on. If it is turned on, the process moves to step S410-12. If not, the process moves to step S410-16. Note that the high-probability game flag is turned on in a jackpot game end process described later.

  In step S410-12, the main CPU 110a updates (X ← X-1) by subtracting 1 from the high probability number (X) indicating the remaining number of times that the special symbol variation display is executed in the high probability gaming state. In S410-13, a high probability count designation command corresponding to the high probability count is set in the effect transmission data storage area. Thereby, the high probability count designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 130, and the effect control board 130 can grasp the high probability count.

  In step S410-14, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the high probability count (X) has become “0”. If it is “0”, the process proceeds to step S410-15, and if it is not “0”, the process proceeds to step S410-16.

  The main CPU 110a turns off the high probability game flag in step S410-15. As a result, the high probability gaming state ends and the low probability gaming state (normal gaming state) is entered.

  In step S410-16, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the short time game flag indicating that the short time game state is ON. If the short time game flag is ON, the process proceeds to step S410-17, and if the short time game flag is not ON, the process proceeds to step S410-21. Note that the short-time game flag is turned ON in a jackpot game end process described later.

  In step S410-17, the main CPU 110a updates by subtracting 1 from the number of hours (J) indicating the remaining number of times that the special symbol variation display is executed in the time-saving gaming state (J ← J-1), and step S410- In 18, a time reduction number designation command corresponding to the time reduction number is set in the effect transmission data storage area. Thereby, the time reduction number designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 130, and the effect control board 130 can grasp the time reduction number.

  In step S410-19, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the number of time reductions (J) has become “0”. If it is “0”, the process proceeds to step S410-20, and if it is not “0”, the process proceeds to step S410-21.

  In step S410-20, the main CPU 110a turns off the time-saving game flag. As a result, the short-time gaming state ends and the non-short-time gaming state shifts.

  In step S410-21, the main CPU 110a sets a gaming state designation command corresponding to the current gaming state in the effect transmission data storage area, and in step S410-22, sets "1" to the first special figure special electric processing data. Then, the first special symbol variation process is prepared, and the current first special symbol memory determination process is completed. Thereby, a game state designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 130, and it becomes possible to grasp the current game state on the effect control board 130.

  As described above, after determining the jackpot at the start of the variable display instead of at the end of the variable display, the high probability count and the short time count are subtracted, and the gaming state changes when the high probability count and the short time count become “0”. Therefore, the player has an advantage or disadvantage depending on whether or not the display of the variation of the second special symbol is started during the execution of the variation display of the last first special symbol before the change of the gaming state. This can be prevented.

(First big hit judgment process of main control board)
The first jackpot determination process for the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 35 is a flowchart showing the first jackpot determination process in the main control board 110.

  First, in step S410-7-1, the main CPU 110a displays a second special figure jackpot indicating that the variation display of the second special symbol that has been started first is a jackpot (stop display with the jackpot second special symbol). It is determined whether there is a winning flag. If there is a second special figure jackpot winning flag, the process proceeds to step S410-7-6, and if there is no second special figure jackpot winning flag, the process proceeds to step S410-7-2. The second special figure jackpot winning flag is set in a predetermined area of the main RAM 110c when it is determined that the jackpot is won in the second jackpot determining process described above.

  In step S410-7-2, the main CPU 110a selects the first special symbol jackpot determination table shown in FIG. 5, and in step S410-7-3, stores the current probability state and first special figure determination information storage. The jackpot determination random number value stored in the 0th storage unit of the area is compared with the selected jackpot determination table to determine whether or not the jackpot has been won. If the jackpot is won, the process proceeds to step S410-7-4. If the jackpot is not won, the process proceeds to step S410-7-6.

  In step S410-7-4, the main CPU 110a displays a first special figure jackpot winning flag indicating that the variation display of the first special symbol is a jackpot (stops display with the jackpot first special symbol). In step S410-7-5, the jackpot special symbol determination table shown in FIG. 6 is selected, and the process proceeds to step S410-7-7.

  In step S410-7-6, the main CPU 110a selects the special symbol determination table for losing shown in FIG. 6 on the assumption that the result of the big hit determination is losing, and moves the processing to step S410-7-7.

  In step S410-7-7, the main CPU 110a determines the type of the start port for which the jackpot determination (lottery) has been performed and the special symbol determination stored in the 0th storage unit of the second special symbol determination information storage area. The random number value is compared with the special symbol determination table selected in step S410-7-5 or step S410-7-6, and stopped as a result of the variable display executed by the first special symbol display 60. The first special symbol is determined.

  In step S410-7-8, the main CPU 110a sets the special figure stop symbol data corresponding to the first special symbol determined in step S410-7-7 in a predetermined area of the main RAM 110c, and in step S410-7- 9, the effect designating command corresponding to the first special symbol determined in step S410-7-7 is set in the effect transmission data storage area, and the current first jackpot determination process is terminated. As a result, the effect designating command is transmitted to the effect control board 130, and the effect control board 130 can grasp the stop symbol data of the first special symbol.

  As described above, when the jackpot variation display of the second special symbol whose result is a jackpot is being executed (there is a second special symbol jackpot winning flag), the result of the variation display of the first special symbol to be started from now on Is forcibly processed as a loss, so that the jackpot game resulting from the first special symbol and the jackpot game resulting from the second special symbol are executed at the same time, or the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol The start order of the jackpot game attributed to the start order and the first special symbol and the jackpot game attributed to the second special symbol are not reversed. Therefore, it is possible to avoid inconvenience that the progress of the game is complicated and the player is confused, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  In addition, when the jackpot variation display of the second special symbol that results in a jackpot is being executed (there is a second special chart jackpot winning flag), it is stored in the 0th storage unit of the first special chart determination information storage area. The jackpot determination random number value is determined by using the jackpot determination table for the first special symbol whose determination result is only a loss. You may do it.

(First special figure variation pattern determination process of the main control board)
The first special figure variation pattern determination process of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 36 is a flowchart showing a first special figure variation pattern determination process in the main control board 110.

  First, in step S410-8-1, the main CPU 110a determines the variation pattern for the first special symbol corresponding to the current game state from the variation pattern determination table for the first special symbol shown in FIG. Select a table. Specifically, when the sixth and subsequent variation display is executed from the start of the low probability non-short game state, the variation pattern determination table of FIG. 7A is selected and the low probability non-short game state starts. When the variation display from the first time to the fifth time is executed, the variation pattern determination table of FIG. 7B is selected. When a table is selected and the game state is in a high probability gaming state, the variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 7D is selected.

  In step S410-8-2, the main CPU 110a determines the jackpot determination result, the type of the first special symbol, the random number for reach determination stored in the 0th storage unit of the first special figure determination information storage area, and the special determination value. The variation pattern of the first special symbol is determined by comparing the random number for determining the variation pattern with the selected variation pattern determination table for the first special symbol.

  In step S410-8-3, the main CPU 110a sets a variation time corresponding to the determined variation pattern in a predetermined area of the main RAM 110c. In step S410-8-4, the main CPU 110a sets a variation time corresponding to the determined variation pattern. One special symbol variation pattern designation command is set in the effect transmission data storage area, and the current first special symbol variation pattern determination process is terminated. Thereby, the first special figure variation pattern designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 130, and the effect control board 130 can grasp the variation pattern of the first special symbol.

(First special symbol variation processing of the main control board)
The first special symbol variation process of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 37 is a flowchart showing a first special symbol variation process in the main control board 110.

  First, in step S420-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not there is a second special figure small win winning flag indicating that the first special symbol variation display started earlier is a small hit. If there is a second special figure small winning flag, the process proceeds to step S420-2, and if there is no second special figure big win winning flag, the process proceeds to step S420-5.

  In step S420-2, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not it is during the stop display period of the small hit second special symbol for notifying that the second special symbol display 61 is a small hit. When it is during the stop display period of the second special symbol per hit, the variation display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 60 is continued but the variation time of the first special symbol is not subtracted. If the current first special symbol variation process is terminated and the second special symbol stop display period for the small hits is not in progress, the process proceeds to step S420-3.

  In step S420-3, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not a small hit game with the second special symbol for small hits is in progress. If it is in the small hit game, the process proceeds to step S420-4, and if it is not in the small hit game, the process proceeds to step S420-5.

  In step S420-4, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the special figure stop symbol data of the first special symbol is a jackpot value. In the case of the big hit value, the first special symbol variation process of this time is performed so that the variation display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 60 is continued but the variation time of the first special symbol is not subtracted. If it is finished and the jackpot value is not reached, the process proceeds to step S420-13 to forcibly stop the fluctuation display of the first special symbol.

  In step S420-5, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not there is a second special figure jackpot winning flag indicating that the variation display of the second special symbol started first is a jackpot. If the second special figure jackpot winning flag is present, the process proceeds to step S420-6. If the second special figure jackpot winning flag is not present, the process proceeds to step S420-8.

  In step S420-6, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not it is during the stop display period of the jackpot second special symbol informing that the second special symbol display 61 is a jackpot. If it is during the stop display period of the jackpot second special symbol, the first special symbol display 60 will continue to display the variation of the first special symbol, but this time so as not to subtract the variation time of the first special symbol When the second special symbol variation process is finished, and it is not during the stop display period of the jackpot second special symbol, the process proceeds to step S420-7.

  In step S420-7, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the jackpot game with the jackpot second special symbol has started (the stop display period of the jackpot second special symbol has ended). If the jackpot game is started, the process proceeds to step S420-13 to forcibly stop the change display of the first special symbol. If the jackpot game is not started, the process proceeds to step S420-8. Move.

  In step S420-8, the main CPU 110a updates the first special symbol variation time by decrementing by 1. In step S420-9, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the first special symbol variation time has become "0". . If it becomes “0”, the process proceeds to step S420-10. If it is not “0”, the first special symbol change this time is performed in order to continue the change display of the first special symbol. The process ends.

  In step S420-10, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not there is a second special figure small winning flag. If there is a second special figure small winning flag, the process proceeds to step S420-11, and if there is no second special figure small winning flag, in order to normally stop the fluctuation display of the first special symbol Then, the process proceeds to step S420-13.

  In step S420-11, the main CPU 110a changes the special hit stop symbol data of the second special symbol set in the main RAM 110c in order to change the small hit variation display of the second special symbol currently being executed to the loss variation display. Is forcibly rewritten to the special figure stop symbol data of the lost, and in step S420-12, the second special figure small win winning flag set in the main RAM 110c is cleared.

  In step S420-13, the main CPU 110a sets a first special symbol confirmation command corresponding to the special symbol stop symbol data of the first special symbol set in the main RAM 110c in the effect transmission data storage area. Thereby, the first special symbol confirmation command is transmitted to the effect control board 130, and the effect control board 130 can grasp the stop display of the first special symbol.

  In step S420-14, the main CPU 110a stops and displays the first special symbol corresponding to the special symbol stop symbol data of the first special symbol set in the main RAM 110c on the first special symbol display 60, step S420-. 15, 0.5 second is set as a stop time of the first special symbol in a predetermined area of the main RAM 110 c, and in step S 420-16, “2” is set to the first special symbol special electric processing data. The preparation for shifting the process to the special symbol stop process is performed, and the first special symbol variation process is terminated.

  As described above, when the stop display of the jackpot second special symbol ends (the jackpot game corresponding to the jackpot second special symbol starts), the loss variation display of the first special symbol is forcibly stopped and displayed. During the jackpot game, the special symbol losing change display is not executed. Therefore, it is possible to avoid inconvenience that the progress of the game is complicated and the player is confused, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  In addition, when the stop display of the second special symbol for small hits ends (the small hit game corresponding to the second special symbol for small hits starts), the loss variation display of the first special symbol is forcibly stopped and displayed. During the small hit game, the special symbol loss display is not executed. Therefore, it is possible to avoid inconvenience that the progress of the game is complicated and the player is confused, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  Also, even if the stop display of the second special symbol for small hits ends (the small hit game corresponding to the second special symbol for small hits starts), the big hit variation display of the first special symbol is changed to the loss variation display Since it is not displayed or stopped forcibly, the player can enjoy the jackpot variation display, and the fun of the game can be improved.

  Also, when the big special 1st special symbol is stopped and displayed, the small special stop symbol data of the 2nd special symbol in the variable display is forcibly rewritten to the lost symbol data, and the small hit variation display is changed to the lost fluctuation display. Since the change is made, the special symbol small hit variation display is not executed during the big hit game. Therefore, it is possible to avoid inconvenience that the progress of the game is complicated and the player is confused, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  In addition, during the stop display period of the jackpot second special symbol, the loss variation display of the first special symbol continues, but the subtraction of the variation time stops, so the stop display period of the jackpot second special symbol and the lose first special symbol The stop display period of no longer overlaps. Therefore, it is possible to avoid inconvenience that the progress of the game is complicated and the player is confused, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  In addition, during the stop display period of the second special symbol for small hits, the loss variation display for the first special symbol and the big hit variation display for the first special symbol continue, but the subtraction of the variation time stops, so the second special bonus for the second small symbol is stopped. The stop display period of the symbol does not overlap with the stop display period of the lost first special symbol or the jackpot first special symbol. Therefore, it is possible to avoid inconvenience that the progress of the game is complicated and the player is confused, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  When the first special symbol is stopped (normal stop, forced stop), the first special symbol confirmation command corresponding to the stop symbol data of the first special symbol is transmitted, so that the effect control board 130 It becomes possible to accurately grasp the result of the variable display of one special symbol.

  When the big hit second special symbol or the small hit second special symbol is stopped and displayed, the loss variation display of the first special symbol is forcibly stopped and the second special symbol and the first special symbol are stopped and displayed. You may make it a period overlap.

(First special symbol stop processing of main control board)
The first special symbol stop process of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 38 is a flowchart showing the first special symbol stop process in the main control board 110.

  First, in step S430-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the stop time of the first special symbol has ended. If the stop time of the first special symbol has ended, the process proceeds to step S430-2. If the stop time of the second special symbol has not ended, the stop display of the second special symbol is continued. Finally, the first special symbol stop process is terminated.

  In step S430-2, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the special symbol stop symbol data of the first special symbol set in the main RAM 110c indicates the jackpot first special symbol. If the jackpot is the first special symbol, the process proceeds to step S430-3. If the jackpot is the first special symbol, the process proceeds to step S430-6.

  In step S430-3, the main CPU 110a clears the high-probability game flag, the short-time game flag, the high-probability number (X), and the short-time number (J) in order to enter the low-probability non-short-time game state, and in step S430-4 Then, the condition device relating to the execution of the jackpot game is activated, and in step S430-5, “3” is set in the first special figure special processing data, and preparations are made to move the processing to the jackpot game start process. 1 The special symbol stop process is terminated.

  In step S430-6, the main CPU 110a assumes that the special symbol stop symbol data of the first special symbol set in the main RAM 110c is the lost second special symbol, and sets the first special symbol special electric processing data to “0”. Then, the first special symbol memory determination process is prepared, and the current first special symbol stop process is terminated.

(Main figure normal power control processing of main control board)
39 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 39 is a flowchart showing the normal power control process in the main control board 110.

  In step S501, the main CPU 110a loads general-purpose normal power processing data, refers to the branch destination address from the general-purpose normal power processing data loaded in step S502, and if normal-purpose normal power processing data = 0, the normal symbol. The process is shifted to the variation process (step S510), and if the ordinary figure normal power process data = 1, the process is shifted to the auxiliary game process (step S520). .

  This “Putsu-Fuji Electric Power Processing Data” will be set as necessary in each sub-routine control processing subroutine as will be described later, so that the sub-routines necessary for the game will be processed appropriately. become.

(Normal design variation processing of the main control board)
The normal symbol variation process of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 40 is a flowchart showing normal symbol variation processing in the main control board 110.

  In step S510-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the normal symbol variation display is in progress. If the normal symbol variation display is being performed, the process proceeds to step S510-15, and if the normal symbol variation display is not being performed, the process proceeds to step S510-2.

  In step S510-2, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the number of pending drawings (G) is 1 or more. If the number of reserved general symbols (G) is 1 or more, the process proceeds to step S510-3. If the number of reserved general symbols (G) is not 1 or more, the current normal symbol variation process is terminated.

  In step S510-3, the main CPU 110a subtracts “1” from the number of pending maps (G) and updates it (G ← G−1). The common figure determination information stored in the fourth storage unit is shifted from the storage unit to the previous storage unit.

  The data stored in the first storage unit is shifted to the determination storage area (the 0th storage unit), and the common map determination information used for the previous variation display is erased from the general map determination information storage area. Will be.

  In step S510-5, the main CPU 110a selects a normal symbol hit determination table shown in FIG. 13, and in step S510-6, performs a hit determination process. Specifically, whether the current short time gaming state and the random number for winning judgment stored in the 0th storage part of the common figure determination information storage area are checked against the normal symbol hit determination table to determine whether or not Winning judgment (ordinary symbol winning lottery) is performed.

  In step S510-7, the main CPU 110a selects the stop symbol determination table for normal symbols shown in FIG. 13, and performs normal symbol determination processing in step S510-8. Specifically, the current game state, the result of the hit determination, and the normal symbol determination random number value stored in the 0th storage unit of the general symbol determination information storage area are stored in the stop symbol determination table for the normal symbol. The normal symbol type (ordinary symbol stop symbol data) is determined by collation and set in a predetermined area of the main RAM 110c.

  In step S510-9, the main CPU 110a sets a general map designation command corresponding to the determined general map stop symbol data in the effect transmission data storage area. As a result, the common figure designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 130, and the effect control board 130 can grasp the universal figure stop symbol data.

  In step S510-10, the main CPU 110a selects the normal symbol variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 13, and in step S510-11, performs the normal variation pattern determination process. Specifically, the current game state, the result of the hit determination, and the random number value for determining the normal pattern fluctuation pattern stored in the 0th storage unit of the normal chart determination information storage area are used to determine the variation pattern for the normal symbol. The variation time (variation pattern) of the normal symbol is determined by collating with the table.

  In step S510-12, the main CPU 110a sets a normal figure variation designation command corresponding to the determined variation time (variation pattern) of the normal symbol in the effect transmission data storage area. As a result, the common figure variation designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 130, and the effect control board 130 can grasp the fluctuation time (variation pattern) of the normal symbol.

  In step S510-13, the main CPU 110a sets the determined variation time of the normal symbol in a predetermined area of the main RAM 110c. In step S510-14, the main CPU 110a starts displaying the variation of the normal symbol, and this normal symbol variation process is performed. Exit. As a result, the LED lighting data for variably displaying the normal symbol is generated in the data generation processing in step S800, and the generated lighting data is output in the output control processing in step S900, whereby the normal symbol indicator is displayed. In 62, the normal symbol variation display is executed.

  In step S510-15, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the normal symbol variation time has ended. When the variation time of the normal symbol is completed, the process proceeds to step S510-16, and when the variation time of the normal symbol is not completed, the current normal symbol variation process is terminated.

  In step S510-16, the main CPU 110a sets a normal symbol confirmation command corresponding to the normal symbol stop symbol data set in the main RAM 110c in the effect transmission data storage area. Thereby, the normal symbol confirmation command is transmitted to the effect control board 130, and the effect control board 130 can grasp the stop display of the normal symbol.

  In step S510-17, the main CPU 110a causes the normal symbol display 62 to stop display the normal symbol corresponding to the normal symbol stop symbol data set in the main RAM 110c. Specifically, if the normal symbol stop symbol data is a hit stop symbol, the normal symbol display unit 62 stops the normal symbol display. If the normal symbol stop symbol data is a loss stop symbol, the normal symbol indicator 62 displays the normal symbol stop symbol data. Loss normal symbol is stopped and displayed.

  In step S510-18, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the normal symbol stop symbol data is a normal symbol. The main CPU 110a moves the process to step S510-19 when it is a winning normal symbol, and ends the normal symbol changing process of this time when it is not a winning normal symbol.

  In step S510-19, the main CPU 110a sets “1” in the ordinary power transmission processing data, and prepares to transfer the processing to the auxiliary game processing. In step S510-20, the second start port shown in FIG. The release mode determination table is selected.

  In step S510-21, the main CPU 110a collates the current game state with the usual figure stop symbol data in the selected release mode determination table, and sets the opening time of the auxiliary game corresponding to the usual figure stop symbol data in the main RAM 110c. Set to a predetermined area.

  In step S510-22, the main CPU 110a sets a winning opening designating command corresponding to the normal drawing stop symbol data in the effect transmission data storage area, and ends the normal symbol variation processing this time. Thereby, the opening designation command of the auxiliary game is transmitted to the effect control board 130, and it is possible to grasp that the opening is started on the effect control board 130.

(Auxiliary game processing of main control board)
The auxiliary game process of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 41 is a flowchart showing auxiliary game processing in the main control board 110.

  First, in step S520-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not an auxiliary game is currently being opened. If it is during opening, the process proceeds to step S520-2. If it is not during opening, the process proceeds to step S520-5.

  In step S520-2, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the opening time set in the normal symbol variation process has elapsed. If the opening time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S520-3. If the opening time has not elapsed, the current auxiliary game process is terminated.

  In step S520-3, the main CPU 110a performs auxiliary game start processing. Specifically, “1” is added to the number of times of release (S) stored in the number of times of release (S) storage area to update (S ← S + 1). Here, since the second start port has not been opened yet, “1” is stored in the number-of-openings (S) storage area.

  In step S520-4, the main CPU 110a performs the second start-up opening process and ends the current auxiliary game process. Specifically, energization data for energizing the second start port opening / closing solenoid 48b to set the movable member 48 of the second start port 47 is set. Thereby, the movable member 48 is converted from the closed state to the open state, and the second start port 47 is opened. In addition, referring to the second starting port opening mode determination table shown in FIG. 13, the opening time of the second starting port 47 is set in a predetermined area of the main RAM 110c based on the current number of opening times (S).

  In step S520-5, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the second start port is currently open. Specifically, it is determined whether or not energization data for energizing the second start opening / closing solenoid 48b is set. If the second start port 47 is open, the process proceeds to step S520-6, and if the second start port 47 is not open, the process proceeds to step S520-8.

  In step S520-6, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the second start port opening end condition is satisfied. Specifically, this corresponds to the fact that a specified number of game balls have won a prize at the second start opening 47 or that the opening time at the current opening number (S) has elapsed. If the release end condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S520-7. If the release end condition is not satisfied, the current auxiliary game process is ended.

  In step S520-7, the main CPU 110a performs an ending transition process. Specifically, the stoppage pattern determination data of the second start port shown in FIG. 13 is collated with the normal stop symbol data, the ending time of the auxiliary game is specified, and the ending time is set in a predetermined area of the main RAM 110c. To do. Further, the drive data of the second start port opening / closing solenoid 48b set in the main RAM 110c is cleared. As a result, the second start port 47 is converted to the closed state.

  In step S520-8, the main CPU 110a sets an auxiliary game ending designation command in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c, and ends the current auxiliary game processing. Thereby, the ending designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 130, and it is possible to grasp that the effect control board 130 is the ending.

  In step S520-9, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the auxiliary game is being ended. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the auxiliary game ending time is set in the main RAM 110c. If it is during ending, the process proceeds to step S520-10, and if it is not ending, the current auxiliary game process is terminated.

  In step S520-10, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the ending time of the auxiliary game has elapsed. If the ending time has not elapsed, the current auxiliary game process is terminated, and if the ending time has elapsed, in step S520-11, “0” is set to the ordinary power transmission process data, Preparations are made to move the process to the normal symbol variation process, and the current auxiliary game process is terminated.

(Description of game specifications)
Next, the game specifications of the gaming machine 1 in this embodiment will be described. First, the relationship between the second start port 47 and the second grand prize port 53 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 42A, when the second start opening 47 and the second big prize opening 53 are closed, the game ball Q flowing into the first downstream flow path 91e is variably started. When it reaches the portion 46, it rolls on the upper surface of the movable member 48, and most of it reaches the upstream of the second variable winning portion 52 and rolls on the upper surface of the second big winning opening / closing member 54, and then the out port. It will flow down to 39.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 42 (b), when the second start port 47 is changed from the closed state to the open state by executing the auxiliary game, the upper surface of the movable member 48 is rolled. The game ball Q1 and the game ball Q2 that has flowed into the first downstream flow path 91e will win the second starting port 47. That is, when the second start opening 47 is in the open state, the amount of game balls flowing down to the upstream of the second variable winning portion 52 is drastically reduced. Even if the mouth 53 is in an open state, it is difficult for a game ball to enter the second big prize opening 53.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 42 (c), the second start opening 47 is in a closed state, and the second big prize opening 53 is changed from the closed state to the open state by executing, for example, a small hit game. In this case, the game ball Q1 that has rolled on the upper surface of the second big prize opening / closing member 54, and the game ball Q2 that has rolled on the upper surface of the movable member 48 and has reached the upstream of the second variable winning portion 52. Will win the second grand prize opening 53. That is, when the second start opening 47 is in the closed state, the flow amount of the game ball to the upstream of the second variable winning portion 52 does not decrease, so if the second large winning opening 53 is in the open state. The game balls can be easily won in the second grand prize opening 53.

Next, each gaming state will be described.
First, in the low-probability non-short-time game state, when the right-handed game is continued (continuous), the time for the second start port 47 to be in the open state is short even if the auxiliary game is executed. A lot of game balls do not win so much at the mouth 47, and many game balls reach the second big prize opening 53. However, since the average variation time of the second special symbol is set to be extremely long, most of the game balls are second in spite of the fact that the small hit game is likely to be executed as a result of the variation display of the second special symbol. It is supposed to flow into the out port 39 without winning the big winning port 53.

  Therefore, when the right-handed game is continuously performed, the smaller the hit value than the expected value of the number of game balls to be fired until the game ball is won at the second start opening 47 and the small hit game is executed. During the game, the expected value of the number of game balls to be paid out due to the winning of game balls to the second big prize opening 53 is lower. Specifically, the base value, which is the ratio of the number of paid-out balls to the number of shot balls when the right-handed game is continuously performed, is about 20. It should be noted that the base value when the left-handed game is continuously performed is that, in addition to the fact that more general winning holes 43 are provided in the left game area than in the right game area, the prize ball of the second start opening 47 Since the number of award balls in the first start opening 45 is larger than the number, the value is about 30 which is higher than the base value when the right-handed game is continuously performed.

  Next, in the low-probability short-time gaming state and the high-probability short-time gaming state, when the right-handed game is continued (continuous), the time when the second start opening 47 is opened when the auxiliary game is executed. Therefore, a large number of game balls win the second start opening 47, and the number of game balls reaching the second big winning opening 53 decreases. Therefore, even if the number of executions per unit time of the small hit game increases because the average fluctuation time of the second special symbol is shorter than the low-probability non-short game state, the number of game balls to win the second big prize opening 53 Will decrease.

  Therefore, when the right-handed game is continuously performed, a smaller value than the expected value of the number of game balls to be fired until the game ball is won at the second start opening 47 and the small special game is executed. During the winning game, the expected value of the number of game balls to be paid out by winning the game balls at the second big winning opening 53 is lower. Specifically, the base value when the right-handed game is continued is about 95, and the player's ball is slightly reduced. In addition, the base value when the left-handed game is continuously performed is about 30 which is the same as the low probability non-short game state.

  Next, in the highly probable non-short game state, when the right-handed game is continued (continuous), the second start port 47 is open for a short time even if the auxiliary game is executed. There are not so many game balls winning at the start opening 47, and many game balls reach the second big winning opening 53. And, if the number of executions per unit time of the small hit game increases because the average variation time of the second special symbol is shorter than the promiscuous short game state, the number of game balls to win the second big winning opening 53 increases. .

  Therefore, when the right-handed game is continuously performed, a smaller value than the expected value of the number of game balls to be fired until the game ball is won at the second start opening 47 and the small special game is executed. The expected value of the number of game balls that can be obtained in the hit game will be exceeded. Specifically, the base value when the right-handed game is continued is about 150, and the player's ball is increased. In addition, the base value when the left-handed game is continuously performed is about 30 which is the same as the low probability non-short game state.

  Therefore, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, left-handed gaming is performed in the low-probability non-short-time gaming state, and right-handed gaming is performed in the low-probability short-time gaming state, the high-probability short-time gaming state, and the high-probability non-time-short gaming state. Has become an advantageous game method for the player.

  As for the degree of advantage for the player in each gaming state, the degree of advantage increases in the order of low probability non-short time gaming state <low probability short time gaming state <high probability short time gaming state <high probability non-short time gaming state. ing.

(Main process of production control unit)
The main process of the effect control unit 130m will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 43 is a flowchart showing the main process of the effect control unit 130m.
This main process is executed when a system reset occurs in the sub CPU 130a by supplying a power supply voltage from the power supply board 160.

  In step S1001, the sub CPU 130a performs an initialization process. In this processing, the main processing program is read from the sub ROM 102b, and processing such as initialization of the sub RAM 102c in which flags and commands are stored is performed.

  In step S1002, the sub CPU 130a performs an effect random number update process, and thereafter repeats the effect random number update process in step S1002. In this process, a random effect pattern determining random number for determining a variable effect pattern to be executed by the image display device or the audio output device in response to a special symbol variable effect, and a fixed effect pattern to be executed during the variable effect. Random numbers for controlling effects such as a random number for determining a definite effect for determining the timing, an effect pattern for determining the pre-reading notice, and a random number for determining the pre-reading effect for determining the timing.

  Note that a random number counter is provided in the sub-RAM 102c for each of various random numbers constituting the production random number. In the effect random number update process, “1” is added to the random number counter provided for each type of random number. A random number range is provided for various random numbers constituting the production random number. The random number range is from “0” to the maximum value determined for the random number. Then, in the update of the random number, when the random value indicated by the random number counter is the maximum value in the random number range, the random number counter is returned to “0” without adding “1”.

(Timer interrupt processing of the production control unit)
The timer interruption process of the effect control unit 130m will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 44 is a flowchart showing a timer interrupt process in the effect control unit 130m.
This timer interrupt process is executed by inputting a clock pulse every predetermined cycle (for example, 4 milliseconds) from a reset clock pulse generation circuit provided on the effect control board 130.

  First, in step S1100, the sub CPU 130a saves the information stored in the register of the sub CPU 130a in the stack area, and in step S1200, updates the timer counters for performing time management related to various effects. Process.

  In step S1300, the sub CPU 130a performs a command analysis process for analyzing a command stored in the reception buffer of the sub RAM 130c. Details of the command analysis processing will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S1400, the sub CPU 130a controls waiting for a customer (such as a customer waiting demonstration display) that is performed in a customer waiting state in which a special symbol change display or special game (big hit game) is not executed. Process.

  In step S1500, the sub CPU 130a checks an input signal from the effect button detection switch 17a or the cross key detection switch 19a and suggests a result of the jackpot determination based on the operation on the effect button 17 or the cross key 19. An effect input control process for executing an effect or the like is performed.

  In step S1600, the sub CPU 130a performs a specific period effect control process for executing a specific period effect (continuous achievement effect, payout achievement effect, winning effect) in accordance with the progress of the game during the specific period described later. Details of the specific period effect control process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Note that the “specific period” means a specific jackpot game (the first jackpot game or the fourth jackpot game with the maximum number of round games of 16) and a highly probable non-short game state that transitions after the end of the specific jackpot game. It is a period to include.

  The “continuous achievement effect” means that a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls is awarded the second grand prize every time a new round game is started in a specific jackpot game and during a highly accurate non-short game state. The first image display is an effect that is executed based on the number of continuations (so-called rounds) updated each time a prize is won in the mouth 53 reaches a specified number (for example, 20 times or more and a multiple of 10). The continuous achievement effect image is displayed on the device 70 and a predetermined sound effect is output from the sound output device 9.

  The “payout achievement effect” is a cumulative value of the number of game balls paid out by winning game balls to the first grand prize opening 50 or the second big prize opening 53 during a specific period (general prize opening 43, This is executed based on the fact that the number of payouts during the period of time (excluding those resulting from winning at the first start opening 45 and the second start opening 47) has reached a specified number (number of 3000 or more and a multiple of 1000 + α). The payout achievement effect image is displayed on the first image display device 70 and a predetermined sound effect is output from the audio output device 9.

  The “winning effect” is an effect that is executed based on the winning of a game ball at the first grand prize opening 50 or the second big prize opening 53 during a specific period. A winning effect image is displayed and a predetermined sound effect is output from the audio output device 9.

  In step S <b> 1700, the sub CPU 130 a performs a firing notification control process in order to cause the image display device to display information that prompts the player to operate the firing handle 15 (game ball firing mode). Specifically, when the low probability non-short game state is started after the end of the jackpot game, a left-handed notification that prompts the player to launch a game ball to the left game area until five fluctuation displays (fluctuation effects) are executed. When the low-probability short-time gaming state, the high-probability non-time-short gaming state, and the high-probability short-time gaming state are started after the jackpot game ends, the game ball is urged to be released to the right game area until the next jackpot game starts. When the right hit notification is executed, and the jackpot game is started, a process for executing the right hit notification that prompts the player to launch a game ball to the right game area is performed until the jackpot game ends.

  In step S1800, the sub CPU 130a performs data output processing for transmitting various effect control commands set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 130c to the display control unit 140 and the lamp control unit 150. In step S1900, the sub CPU 130a saves in the stack area. The stored information is returned to the register of the sub CPU 130a, and the current timer interrupt process is terminated.

(Command analysis processing of production control unit)
The command analysis process of the effect control unit 130m will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 45 is a flowchart showing command analysis processing of the effect control unit 130m.

  First, in step S1301, the sub CPU 130a refers to the reception buffer of the sub RAM 130c and determines whether a command has been received. If a command has been received, the process proceeds to step S1302, and if a command has not been received, the current command analysis process ends.

  In step S1302, the sub CPU 130a determines whether or not the received command is a customer waiting state designation command. If it is a customer waiting state designation command, the process proceeds to step S1303. If it is not a customer waiting state designation command, the process proceeds to step S1304.

  In step S1303, the sub CPU 130a performs a customer waiting effect preparation process for setting a customer waiting effect waiting flag and a waiting time effect waiting time (for example, 30 seconds) until the customer waiting effect is started in a predetermined area of the sub RAM 130c. This command analysis process ends.

  If it is determined in the customer waiting effect control process in step S1400 that the customer waiting effect waiting time has elapsed, a customer waiting effect start command that clears the customer waiting effect waiting flag and indicates the effect information of the customer waiting effect is stored in the sub RAM 102c. Set in the send buffer.

  Thereby, a customer waiting effect start command is transmitted to the display control unit 140 and the lamp control unit 150 by the data output process of step S1800, and the display control unit 140 and the lamp control unit 150 wait for a customer for a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds). The production is repeatedly executed. The execution and waiting of the customer waiting effect is based on the fact that a so-called change start command (game state specifying command, special symbol specifying command, special symbol changing pattern specifying command) is transmitted from the main control board 110 to the effect control board 130. To finish.

  In step S1304, the sub CPU 130a determines whether or not the received command is a start slot winning designation command. If it is a start opening prize designation command, the process proceeds to step S1305, and if it is not a starting opening prize designation command, the process proceeds to step S1306.

  In step S1305, the sub CPU 130a executes a predetermined notice over a variable display (variable effect) of one or more special symbols based on the pre-determined result, a hold icon displayed on the image display device, and the change. A start opening winning time process is performed for determining the so-called pre-reading notice effect such as an icon change notice for changing the icon display mode, setting information on the pre-reading notice effect, and the like, and the current command analysis process is terminated.

  In addition, as the continuous notice effect, the pre-read zone effect in which the zone effect is performed by the image display device and the audio output device in one or more change effects including the notice effect change effect, or one or more changes including the notice effect change effect. The image display device and the movable effect member perform stepwise step effects over the effects, a continuous step-up notice effect, and a predetermined regularity on the image display device over one or more change effects before the noticeable change effect. A chance notice announcement effect that stops the display of the effect symbols in a certain arrangement, a line notice announcement effect in which a predetermined dialogue effect is performed by the image display device and the audio output device over one or a plurality of variation effects including a variation effect to be notified. An effect notice effect that performs a predetermined effect effect in the image display device and the audio output device over one or more variable effects including the target variable effect, etc. It has become a possible execution.

  In step S1306, the sub CPU 130a determines whether or not the received command is a special symbol storage designation command. If it is a special symbol memory designation command, the process proceeds to step S1307, and if it is not a special symbol memory designation command, the process proceeds to step S1308.

  In step S1307, the sub CPU 130a updates the special figure reservation number (U1, U2) stored in the effect information storage area of the sub RAM 130c, shifts various effect information stored in the effect information storage area, A hold information update process for displaying on the image display device the number of hold icons (hold specific information) corresponding to the number of special figure holds is performed, and the current command analysis process is terminated.

  In step S1308, the sub CPU 130a determines whether or not the received command is a gaming state designation command. If it is a gaming state designation command, the process proceeds to step S1309, and if it is not a gaming state designation command, the process proceeds to step S1311.

  In step S1309, the sub CPU 130a performs a game state update process for updating the gaming state stored in the sub RAM 130c to the gaming state specified by the gaming state designation command. In step S1310, the sub CPU 130a relates to the execution of the variable effect. An effect mode setting process for setting any one of a plurality of effect modes is performed, and the current command analysis process is terminated.

  The “effect mode” is an effect classification (category) related to the execution of the variable effect performed by the effect device such as the image display device during the special symbol change display. Effect modes A1 to A4 set in the state, effect mode B set in the low-probability short-time game state, effect mode C set in the high-accuracy non-short-time game state, effect mode D set in the high-accuracy time-short game state There is an effect (character display, background display) peculiar to each effect mode.

  The production modes A1 to A3 are production modes that are set after the sixth variation display is started from the start of the low-accuracy short-time gaming state, and are shifted by the number of special symbols variation display, mode transition lottery, or the like. If the condition is met, one of the production modes is set. In addition, the effect mode A4 is an effect mode that is set before the fluctuating display is ended five times from the start of the low-probability short game state.

  In step S1311, the sub CPU 130a determines whether or not the received command is an effect designating command. If it is an effect designating command, the process proceeds to step S1312, and if it is not an effect designating command, the process proceeds to step S1313.

  In step S1312, the sub CPU 130a causes the image display device to stop display on the image display device as a result of the fluctuation effect (special drawing lottery effect) performed during the special symbol fluctuation display, that is, the effect that is stopped on a predetermined active line. An effect symbol stop display pattern determination process for determining the symbol arrangement (combination) and the like is performed, and the current command analysis process is terminated.

  In step S1313, the sub CPU 130a determines whether the received command is a special figure variation pattern designation command. If it is a special figure variation pattern designation command, the process proceeds to step S1314, and if it is not a special figure variation pattern designation command, the process proceeds to step S1318.

  In step S <b> 1314, the sub CPU 130 a performs a variation effect pattern determination process for determining a variation effect pattern that is a variation effect effect mode performed by an effect device such as an image display device during the variation display of the special symbol. The determination of whether or not to execute a definite effect (single notification effect) that notifies definitely that the result of the special symbol variation display (variation effect) will be a big hit, and to determine the execution mode of the definite effect An effect determination process is performed.

  In step S1316, the sub CPU 130a determines whether or not to start a prefetching zone effect, which is a kind of prefetching notice (production) based on the predetermination result, and performs prefetch zone effect execution determination for performing processing for starting the prefetching zone effect. Whether or not to change the hold icon or the change icon displayed on the image display device to a special mode or a different type of special mode with the execution of the effect in step S1317 based on the prior determination result. The icon change notice execution determination process for determining the above is performed, and the current command analysis process is terminated.

  In step S1318, the sub CPU 130a determines whether or not the received command is a special symbol confirmation command. If the received command is a special symbol confirmation command, the sub CPU 130a proceeds to step S1319. The process moves to step S1321.

  In step S1319, the sub CPU 130a performs an effect symbol variation stop process for setting a variation effect end command indicating that the effect effect is stopped by displaying the effect symbol to be stopped in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 130c. The variation effect end command is transmitted to the display control unit 140 and the lamp control unit 150 by the data output process of step S1800, and the display control unit 140 and the lamp control unit 150 cause the effect symbols to be stopped and displayed to end the variation effect. Processing for making it happen will be performed.

  In step S1320, the sub CPU 130a performs a pre-read zone effect end determination process for ending the pre-read zone effect or the gaze zone precursor effect at the end of the special symbol variation display, and ends the current command analysis process.

  In step S1321, the sub CPU 130a determines whether or not the received command is a short time number designation command or a high probability number designation command. If it is a time reduction number designation command or a high probability number designation command, the process proceeds to step S1322, and if it is not a time reduction number designation command or a high probability number designation command, the process proceeds to step S1323.

  In step S1322, the sub CPU 130a updates the remaining number of short hours, which is the remaining number of variable displays (variable effects) that can be executed in the short time gaming state based on the received short time number designation command, or receives the received high probability number designation command. The remaining number update process for updating the remaining number of high probabilities, which is the remaining number of fluctuation displays (variation effects) that can be executed in the high probability gaming state, is performed, and the current command analysis process ends.

  In step S1323, the sub CPU 130a determines whether or not the received command is an opening designation command. If it is an opening designation command, the process proceeds to step S1324. If it is not an opening designation command, the process proceeds to step S1326.

  In step S1324, the sub CPU 130a determines an opening effect pattern to be performed during the opening of the big hit game or the small hit game, and sets an opening effect pattern designation command corresponding to the determined opening effect pattern in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 130c. Perform pattern determination processing.

  The opening effect pattern designation command is transmitted to the display control unit 140 and the lamp control unit 150 by the data output process of step S1800, and the display control unit 140 and the lamp control unit 150 execute the opening effect of the big hit game or the small hit game. It will be.

  In step S1325, the sub CPU 130a performs a continuation number update process for updating the number of consecutive games that is the number of jackpot games continuously generated while the high-probability gaming state is continuously generated. End the analysis process. Specifically, when the jackpot game is executed in the normal game state, the number of consecutive games is set to “1”, and the jackpot in the short-time game state (including the short game state with high probability and the short game state with low probability) When the game is executed, a process of adding “1” to the number of consecutive resorts is performed.

  In step S1326, the sub CPU 130a determines whether or not the received command is a round designation command. If it is a round designation command, the process proceeds to step S1327, and if it is not a round designation command, the process proceeds to step S1328.

  In step S1327, the sub CPU 130a determines a round effect pattern of the jackpot game, and performs a round effect pattern determination process for setting a round effect pattern designation command corresponding to the determined round effect pattern in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 102c. The command analysis process ends.

  The round effect pattern designation command is transmitted to the display control unit 140 and the lamp control unit 150 by the data output processing in step S1800, and the display effect of the big hit game is executed by the display control unit 140 and the lamp control unit 150.

  In step S1328, the sub CPU 130a determines whether or not an ending designation command has been received. If the ending designation command has been received, the process proceeds to step S1329. If the ending designation command has not been received, the current command analysis process ends.

  In step S1329, the sub CPU 130a performs a jackpot game ending effect pattern determination process for determining a jackpot game ending effect pattern and setting an ending effect pattern designation command corresponding to the determined ending effect pattern in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 102c. This command analysis processing is terminated.

  The ending effect pattern designation command is transmitted to the display control unit 140 and the lamp control unit 150 by the data output process of step S1800, and the ending effect of the big hit game is executed by the display control unit 140 and the lamp control unit 150.

(Variation production pattern determination table)
FIG. 46 is a variation effect pattern determination table for the first special symbol that is referred to when determining the variation effect pattern in the variation effect executed during the variation display of the first special symbol. FIG. It is a variation effect pattern determination table for the second special symbol that is referred to when determining the variation effect pattern in the variation effect executed during the symbol variation display.

  As shown in FIGS. 46 and 47, in the variation effect pattern determination table, the special diagram variation pattern designation command received from the main control board 110, the selection rate (%) of each variation effect pattern, and the variation effect to be determined. The types of patterns are associated with each other. For reference, the effect configuration of each variation effect pattern and the gaming state in which each variation effect pattern is executed are described.

  In the variation effect pattern determination table for the first special symbol shown in FIG. 46, any one of the variation effect patterns 1 to 23 is determined during the low-probability non-short game state, and the variable effect patterns 24- 26 is determined, and any one of the variation effect patterns 26 to 29 is determined during the high-accuracy non-short-time gaming state and the high-accuracy time-short gaming state.

  In the variation effect pattern determination table for the second special symbol shown in FIG. 47, any of the variation effect patterns 31 to 37 is determined during the low-probability non-short game state, and the variable effect pattern 38 during the high-probability non-short game state. To 53 are determined, and any one of the variation effect patterns 54 to 68 is determined during the low-probability short-time gaming state and the high-probability short-time gaming state.

Here, terms in the “effect configuration” column of the variation effect pattern determination table will be described.
“Normal variation” indicates that a normal variation effect in which the reach state by the three effect symbols 70a is not formed is performed.
The “shortening variation” indicates that a shortening variation effect that is shorter than the normal variation effect and does not form a reach state is performed.
The “super shortened variation” indicates that an ultra shortened variation effect that is shorter than the shortened variation effect and does not form a reach state is performed.
“N reach” indicates that a normal reach effect is formed that is longer than the normal variation effect and in which a reach state is formed.
“Long reach” indicates that a long reach effect is formed that is longer than the normal reach effect and a reach state is formed.

“Battle SP reach” indicates that a normal reach character and an enemy character perform a super reach effect in which a battle (confrontation) is performed.
“Battle SPSP reach A” indicates that a special reach effect is performed in which a normal ally character and an enemy character perform a battle (confrontation).
“Battle SPSP reach B” indicates that a special reach effect is performed in which a special ally character and an enemy character battle (confront).
“Full rotation reach” indicates a full rotation reach effect that is stopped and displayed after a special effect is performed while changing to a low speed while all three effect symbols 70a are identical and aligned.

  The expectation level of each jackpot is set to increase in the following order: normal reach <long reach <battle SP reach <battle SPSP reach A <battle SPSP reach B (big hit confirmed) = full turn reach (big hit confirmed). ing.

“Pseudo” indicates that a pseudo continuous notice effect is executed in which the fluctuation starts again after the effect symbol 70a is temporarily stopped.
“Development” indicates that the development effect to the reach effect that has a higher expectation level that the jackpot game is executed than the reach effect that has been executed so far is executed.
The “special effect” indicates that the effect symbol 70a is variably displayed in a reduced state and a special effect that is a dedicated effect for executing the left-hand suggestion notification is executed.
“Limited variation” indicates that the variation display of the special symbol is performed without performing the variation display of the effect symbol 70a, and the limited variation effect in which other effects are limited is executed.
“Limited long fluctuation” indicates that the limited fluctuation effect is executed over a longer time than the normal limit fluctuation.

“Character appearance” indicates that a character appearance effect suggesting that a boss character appears and battles with a teammate character is executed.
“Successful activation” indicates that after an effect that indicates whether or not the effective period of the effect button 17 occurs, a result effect indicating that an effective period occurs is performed.
“Effective activation failure” indicates that, after an effect that indicates whether or not the effective period of the effect button 17 occurs, a result effect indicating that the effective period does not occur is performed.
“Valid” indicates that the valid period of the effect button 17 occurs.
“Character repelling” indicates that a character repelling effect is performed to repel the boss character by the attack of the ally character.
“Character escape” indicates that a character escape directing is performed in which a boss character who has evaded the attack of an ally character escapes.

“Darkness” means that the display unit of the image display device is darkened, and a part of the game results in a specific period including the specific jackpot game (16 round jackpot game) and the highly probable non-short game state (number of times of continuation) It is shown that a temporary result display for displaying tentatively is performed.
“Result display” indicates that a result display for deterministically displaying a game result (continuation count, number of payouts during the period) in a specific period is performed.
“Mode shift” means a mode transition effect (the effect corresponding to the effect mode D is an indication of the transition from the effect mode C corresponding to the highly accurate non-short game state to the effect mode D corresponding to the highly accurate time / short game state). It is shown that the suggestive effect (indicating that it is executed) is executed.

“Roulette” indicates that a roulette effect for informing whether or not an enemy character appears and reaches a reach state as a result of the roulette is executed.
“Continuous effect” indicates that a continuous effect indicating that a highly accurate non-short-time gaming state is continued and a small hit game is executed is executed.

“Normal reach success” is a result effect indicating that a reach state is achieved after performing an effect inquiring whether or not the reach state is reached by an effect symbol other than the specific effect symbols (“3” and “7”). Indicates that this is done.
“Normal reach failure” is a result effect indicating that the reach state is not achieved after performing the effect of inquiring whether or not the reach state is caused by the effect symbols other than the specific effect symbols (“3” and “7”). Indicates that this is done.

“Successful reach for specific reach” means that after performing an effect that tells whether or not to reach a reach state by a specific effect design (“3” “7”), a result effect indicating that the reach state is reached is performed. Is shown.
The “specific reach failure” is a result effect indicating that the reach state is not achieved after performing the effect indicating whether or not the reach state is reached by a specific effect pattern (“3” “7”). Is shown.

“Scoring 100” means a scoring result of “100 points” as a result of scoring the result of the confrontation between the ally character and the enemy character or the boss character, and a scoring effect that suggests that the 16-round jackpot game is executed. Indicates that it will be executed.
“Scoring 60” means that the result of the confrontation between the ally character and the enemy character or the boss character is “60 points” as a result of scoring, and a scoring effect suggesting that a 6-round jackpot game is executed. Indicates that it will be executed.
“Freeze” is a freeze effect in which the result is derived after an effect is made (like being regulated) as if the progress of the variable effect is very slow or paused without a reach state being formed. Indicates that it will be executed.

  The first feature of the variation effect pattern determination table shown in FIGS. 46 and 47 is that, in the low-probability non-short game state, the production corresponding to the variable display of the second special symbol is limited, and the low-probability non-short game state In other game states, the effect corresponding to the variable display of the first special symbol is limited. By doing so, it is possible to promote the left-handed game in the low-probability non-short game state and the right-hand game in the game state other than the low-probability non-short game state.

  The second feature of the variation effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. 46 and FIG. 47 is that, when the type of reach effect that is finally executed is the same, the larger the number of times that the pseudo-continuous notice effect is executed, the larger hit game Is easy to execute. By doing so, the player becomes interested in the number of executions of the pseudo-continuous notice effect, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  The third feature of the variation effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. 46 and FIG. 47 is that the fourth big hit is when the battle SPSP reach effect is executed, rather than when the battle SP reach is finally executed. The point that a game (specific big hit game) is easy to be performed is mentioned. By doing so, it is possible to increase the player's expectation for the type of reach production, and to improve the interest of the game.

  As a fourth feature of the variation effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. 46 and FIG. 47, when the battle SPSP reach effect A is executed, it is not determined that the jackpot game is executed, but the battle SPSP reach effect B When is executed, a point that it is determined that the jackpot game is executed is cited. By doing in this way, the player's expectation with respect to the type of battle SPSP reach production can be raised, and it becomes possible to improve the interest of the game.

  The fifth feature of the variable effect pattern determination table shown in FIGS. 46 and 47 is that the variable effect executed during the highly probable non-temporal gaming state that is most advantageous to the player corresponds to the highly probable non-short time gaming state. A mode transition effect (a suggestion effect suggesting that an effect corresponding to the effect mode D is executed) is executed, which suggests that the effect mode C is shifted to the effect mode D corresponding to the high-probability short / short game state. Further, there is a point that the mode transition effect is not executed in the variable effect executed during the other gaming state. By doing so, it is possible to give a sense of frustration to the end of the highly accurate non-short-time gaming state that is most advantageous to the player, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

  The sixth feature of the variation effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. 46 and FIG. 47 is the variation in which the jackpot game is executed among the variation effects executed during the highly probable non-short game state that is most advantageous to the player. Although the mode transition effect is executed in the effect, the mode transition effect is not executed in the variation effect (small hit variation effect, loss variation effect) in which the big hit game is not executed. By doing so, the player is not deceived by the mode transition effect even though the effect mode does not shift, and it is possible to improve the fun of the game.

  The seventh feature of the variation effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. 46 and FIG. 47 is that, when the final reach effect is a battle SP reach effect in the low probability short game state and the high probability short game state, If you lose, you will only lose, but if the final reach effect is a battle SP reach effect in the highly accurate non-short game state, the big hit game will be executed even if the ally character loses. By doing in this way, the role of battle SP reach production can be changed with game state, and it becomes possible to improve the interest of a game.

(Direction flow of variable production during highly accurate non-short-time gaming state)
With reference to FIG. 48, an effect flow of a variation effect during the highly accurate non-short game state will be described. Specifically, the variation effect executed during the variation display of the second special symbol will be described.

  First, when the fluctuating effect is started, it branches depending on whether or not the display unit of the image display device is darkened. Specifically, when it is not darkened (variation effect patterns 38, 39, 48 to 50), a small hit game or a fourth jackpot game (specific jackpot game) is executed as a result of the variable effect, and the case is darkened In (variation effect patterns 40 to 47, 51 to 53), either a small hit game or a fourth to seventh big hit game is executed as a result of the variable effect. By doing so, the player becomes interested in whether or not the display unit of the image display device is darkened at the start of the variation effect, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

  And when the display part of an image display device does not turn dark, the repelling effect of whether the boss character can be repelled by the operation of the effect button 17 during the effective period is executed, or the progress is extremely slow or paused. It branches to whether the freeze effect as if it is being executed or whether the repel effect and the freeze effect are not executed. Specifically, when the repelling effect is executed (variation effect patterns 38, 49, 50), the small hit game or the fourth big hit game (specific jackpot game) is executed as a result of the variable effect, and the freeze effect is performed. When executed (variable effect pattern 39), the fourth big hit game is executed, and when the repelling effect and the freeze effect are not executed (variable effect pattern 48), the small hit game is executed. In this way, the player's expectation on whether the small hit game or the fourth big hit game is executed can be given, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  On the other hand, when the display unit of the image display device is darkened, the continuation effect is executed by the operation of the effect button 17 during the effective period after the temporary result display is always performed, or the repelling effect described above is executed. Or whether the result is displayed. Specifically, when a continuous effect is executed (variable effect pattern 53), a small hit game is executed as a result of the variable effect, and when a repelling effect is executed (variable effect patterns 40, 51, 52). When a small hit game or a fourth jackpot game (specific jackpot game) is executed as a result of the fluctuation effect and the result is displayed (variation effect patterns 41 to 47), the fourth to seventh jackpot games are played. Any one of these will be executed. In this way, it is possible to effectively ask whether or not the highly probable non-short game state (specific period) ends, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

  Then, when this result effect is executed, the mode transition effect and roulette suggesting that the effect mode shifts to the effect mode D corresponding to the highly accurate time-short gaming state (the highly accurate non-time-short gaming state ends). After the effect is executed, the process branches to whether the battle SP reach effect is executed or the battle SPSP reach effect is executed. When the battle SP reach effect is executed (variation effect patterns 41, 44, 46, 47), one of the fourth to seventh jackpot games is executed as a result of the change effect, and the battle SPSP reach effect is executed. In the case (variation effect patterns 42, 43, 45), the fourth big hit game is executed. By doing so, it is possible to increase the player's expectation for the type of reach production, and to improve the interest of the game.

  Further, when the battle SP reach effect is executed, the process branches to win the battle or lose the battle. Specifically, when the battle is won (variation effect patterns 41 and 44), the fourth jackpot game or the fifth jackpot game is executed, and when the battle is lost (variation effect patterns 46 and 47), A sixth jackpot game or a seventh jackpot game is executed. By doing so, the player's interest in winning or losing the battle can be attracted, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  When a repelling effect or a freeze effect is executed, the reach state is not formed by the effect symbol 70a during execution of the changing effect, but when the result display is executed, the changing effect is executed. A reach state is always formed by the effect design 70a.

  48. As a first characteristic of the production flow of the fluctuating effect during the highly probable non-short game state shown in FIG. 48, when the fourth big hit game to be shifted to the high-probability non-short game state is executed, reach is performed by the effect symbol 70a. It is possible to execute a variation effect pattern (variation effect patterns 38 to 40) in which a jackpot effect symbol is stopped and displayed without a state being formed. By doing so, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation that the fourth jackpot game will be executed when a fluctuating effect that does not form a reach state is performed, and improve the interest of the game It becomes possible.

  As a second feature of the production flow of the fluctuating effect during the high-probability non-short-time game state shown in FIG. In this case, a result display and a mode transition effect are executed. By doing in this way, it becomes possible to reduce the player's sense of loss when the specific period ends due to the jackpot game that shifts to the low-probability short-time game state or the high-probability short-time game state.

  As a third feature of the production flow of the fluctuating effect in the highly probable non-short game state shown in FIG. 48, even when the fourth big hit game for shifting to the high probable non-short game state is executed, the result display And the mode transition effect can be executed. By doing in this way, it is possible to give the player hope for the continued high probability non-short game state (specific period), and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

(Specific period production control processing of production control unit)
The specific period effect control process of the effect control unit 130m will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 49 is a flowchart showing the specific period effect control process of the effect control unit 130m.

  First, in step S1601, the sub CPU 130a determines whether or not a big hit game has been started. Specifically, it is determined whether or not an opening designation command has been received. If the jackpot game has not started, the process proceeds to step S1605. If the jackpot game has started, the value of the specific winning number counter stored in the sub RAM 130c is cleared in step S1602.

  The “specific winning number counter” counts the number of game balls won in the second big winning opening 53 in the small hit game executed during the highly accurate non-short-time gaming state, and the above-mentioned continuation number (round number). It is a counter used for the execution of the renewal of the game and the effect at the time of winning.

  In step S1603, the sub CPU 130a determines whether or not the started jackpot game is a specific jackpot game (a first jackpot game or a fourth jackpot game in which the maximum number of round games is 16). If it is a specific jackpot game, the process proceeds to step S1605 on the assumption that the above-described specific period starts or the specific period continues. If it is not a specific jackpot game, in step S1604 it is determined that the specific period has ended. The values of the payout number counter and the continuous number counter during the period stored in the RAM 130c are cleared.

  Note that the “periodic payout counter” counts the total number of game balls to be paid out by winning the game balls to the first big prize opening 50 or the second big prize opening 53 during the specific period. It is a counter used for executing the payout achievement effect and updating the total payout displayed on the first image display device 70.

  In addition, the “continuation number counter” is a predetermined number (for example, to the first big prize opening 50 in the round game) every time a new round game is started in a specific jackpot game and during the highly probable non-short game state. The number of continuations to be updated each time the 10 (the maximum winning number) game balls win the second grand prize opening 53 is counted and displayed on the second image display device 71 or the execution of the continuation achievement effect described above. This counter is used for updating the number of continuous times.

  In step S1605, the sub CPU 130a determines whether or not a specific jackpot game (first jackpot game, fourth jackpot game) constituting a specific period is being performed. If it is in a specific jackpot game, the process proceeds to step S1606, and if it is not in a specific jackpot game, the process proceeds to step S1607.

  In step S1606, the sub CPU 130a updates the payout number counter and the continuation number counter during the specific jackpot game, and executes the specific period effect execution process A for executing the above-described continuous achievement effect, payout achievement effect and winning effect. Execute. Details of the specific period effect execution process A will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S1607, the sub CPU 130a determines whether or not it is in the highly probable non-short game state that constitutes the specific period. If it is in the highly probable non-short game state, the process proceeds to step S1608, and if it is not in the highly probable non-short game state, the current specific period effect control process is terminated.

  In step S1608, the sub CPU 130a updates the specific winning number counter, the payout number counter during the period, and the continuation number counter during the highly accurate non-short game state, and executes the above-described continuous achievement effect, payout achievement effect, and winning effect. Specific period effect execution process B is executed, and the current specific period effect control process is terminated. Details of the specific period effect execution process B will be described later with reference to FIG.

(Specification period production execution process A of the production control unit)
The specific period effect execution process A of the effect control unit 130m will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 50 is a flowchart showing the specific period effect execution process A of the effect control unit 130m.

  First, in step S1606-1, the sub CPU 130a determines whether or not a first grand prize winning command has been received. If the first grand prize winning command has been received, the process proceeds to step S1606-2. If the first big winning prize winning command has not been received, the winning effect and the payout achievement effect are executed. If not, the process proceeds to step S1606-10.

  In step S1606-2, the sub CPU 130a selects a winning effect determination table for determining the winning effect pattern (effect mode) in the winning effect, the gaming state, the number of winnings indicated by the specific winning number counter, and the selection rate Based on (%) etc., the winning effect pattern is determined. The winning effect determination table will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S1606-3, the sub CPU 130a determines whether or not the determined winning effect pattern is a pattern for executing the winning effect. If it is a pattern that executes a winning effect, the process proceeds to step S1606-4, and if it is not a pattern that executes a winning effect, the process proceeds to step S1606-5 assuming that the winning effect is not executed. .

  In step S1606-4, the sub CPU 130a sets a winning effect execution command indicating the determined winning effect pattern in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 130c. As a result, a winning effect execution command is transmitted to the display control unit 140 and the lamp control unit 150, and the display control unit 140 and the lamp control unit 150 perform processing for executing the winning effect during the specific jackpot game. It will be.

  In step S1606-5, the sub CPU 130a adds 15 which is the number of winning balls of the first big prize opening 50 to the payout counter during the period stored in the sub RAM 130c, and in step S1606-6, the number of payouts during the period. A payout number command during the period according to the value of the counter is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 130c. Thereby, the payout amount command during the period is transmitted to the display control unit 140, and the display control unit 140 performs a process for updating the payout number during the period displayed on the first image display device 70. .

  In step S1606-7, the sub CPU 130a selects a payout achievement effect determination table for determining a payout achievement effect pattern (effect mode) in the payout achievement effect, and determines a payout achievement effect pattern based on the number of payouts during the period. Details of the payout achievement effect determination table will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S1606-8, the sub CPU 130a determines whether or not the determined payout achievement effect pattern is a pattern for executing the payout achievement effect. If the pattern does not execute the payout achievement effect, the process moves to step S1606-10 assuming that the payout achievement effect is not executed.

  In step S1606-9, the sub CPU 130a sets a payout achievement effect execution command indicating the determined payout achievement effect pattern in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 130c. As a result, a payout achievement effect execution command is transmitted to the display control unit 140 and the lamp control unit 150, and the display control unit 140 and the lamp control unit 150 perform processing for executing the payout achievement effect during a specific jackpot game. It will be.

  In step S1606-10, the sub CPU 130a determines whether or not a round designation command indicating the start of a round game has been received. If the round designation command has been received, the process proceeds to step S1606-11. If the round designation command has not been received, the current specific period effect execution process A is assumed not to be performed. finish.

  In step S1606-11, the sub CPU 130a updates the continuation number counter stored in the sub RAM 130c by +1. In step S1606-12, whether the continuation number indicated by the continuation number counter is smaller than the upper limit value (201 in this case). Determine whether or not. If it is smaller than the upper limit value, the process proceeds to step S1606-13, and if it is not smaller than the upper limit value, the process proceeds to step S1606-14.

  In step S1606-13, the sub CPU 130a sets the continuation number command 1 corresponding to the value of the continuation number counter in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 130c. Thereby, the continuation number command 1 is transmitted to the display control unit 140, and the continuation number (round number) displayed on the first image display device 70 and the second image display device 71 by the display control unit 140 is set as a new round game. Processing for updating in accordance with the start is performed.

  In step S1606-14, the sub CPU 130a sets the continuation number update command 2 corresponding to the value of the continuation number counter in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 130c. Thereby, the continuation number command 2 is transmitted to the display control unit 140, and the display control unit 140 updates the continuation number displayed on the first image display device 70 in accordance with the start of a new round game, while the second Processing for preventing the number of continuations displayed on the image display device 71 from being updated is performed.

  In step S1606-15, the sub CPU 130a selects a continuation achievement effect determination table for determining a continuation achievement effect pattern (effect mode) in the continuation achievement effect, and selects the continuation achievement effect pattern based on the continuation number indicated by the continuation number counter. decide. Details of the continuation achievement effect determination table will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S1606-16, the sub CPU 130a determines whether or not the determined continuous achievement effect pattern is a pattern for executing the continuous achievement effect. If it is a pattern for executing a continuous achievement effect, the process proceeds to step S1606-17, and if it is not a pattern for executing a continuous achievement effect, it is assumed that the continuous achievement effect is not executed, and this specific period effect execution process A is performed. Exit.

  In step S1606-17, the sub CPU 130a sets a continuous achievement effect execution command indicating the determined continuous achievement effect pattern in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 130c, and ends the current specific period effect execution process A. Thereby, the continuous achievement effect execution command is transmitted to the display control unit 140 and the lamp control unit 150, and the display control unit 140 and the lamp control unit 150 execute the continuous achievement effect during the specific (16 rounds) big hit game. Will be performed.

(Specific period production execution processing B of the production control unit)
The specific period effect execution process B of the effect control unit 130m will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 51 is a flowchart showing the specific period effect execution process B of the effect control unit 130m.

  First, in step S1608-1, the sub CPU 130a determines whether or not a second big prize winning command has been received. If the second grand prize winning command has been received, the process proceeds to step S1608-2. If the second big winning prize winning command has not been received, the winning effect, the payout achievement effect, and the continuation are performed. This specific period effect execution process B is terminated as an achievement effect and not executed.

  In step S1608-2, the sub CPU 130a updates the specific winning number counter stored in the sub RAM 130c by +1. In step S1608-3, the sub CPU 130a determines a winning effect pattern (effect mode) in the winning effect. The time effect determination table is selected, and the winning effect pattern is determined based on the gaming state, the number of winnings indicated by the specific winning number counter, the selection rate (%), and the like. The winning effect determination table will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S1608-4, the sub CPU 130a determines whether or not the determined winning effect pattern is a pattern for executing the winning effect. If it is a pattern that executes a winning effect, the process proceeds to step S1608-5, and if it is not a pattern that executes a winning effect, the process moves to step S1608-6, assuming that the winning effect is not executed. .

  In step S1606-5, the sub CPU 130a sets a winning effect execution command indicating the determined winning effect pattern in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 130c. As a result, the winning effect execution command is transmitted to the display control unit 140 and the lamp control unit 150, and the display control unit 140 and the lamp control unit 150 perform processing for executing the winning effect during the highly accurate non-short game state. Will be done.

  In step S1608-6, the sub CPU 130a adds 10 which is the number of prize balls of the second big prize opening 53 to the period payout counter stored in the sub RAM 130c, and in step S1608-7, the number of payouts during the period. A payout number command during the period according to the value of the counter is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 130c. Thereby, the payout amount command during the period is transmitted to the display control unit 140, and the display control unit 140 performs a process for updating the payout number during the period displayed on the first image display device 70. .

  In step S1608-8, the sub CPU 130a selects a payout achievement effect determination table for determining a payout achievement effect pattern (effect mode) in the payout achievement effect, and determines a payout achievement effect pattern based on the number of payouts during the period. Details of the payout achievement effect determination table will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S1608-9, the sub CPU 130a determines whether or not the determined payout achievement effect pattern is a pattern for executing the payout achievement effect. If the pattern does not execute the payout achievement effect, the process moves to step S1608-11 assuming that the payout achievement effect is not executed.

  In step S1608-10, the sub CPU 130a sets a payout achievement effect execution command indicating the determined payout achievement effect pattern in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 130c. Thereby, a payout achievement effect execution command is transmitted to the display control unit 140 and the lamp control unit 150, and the display control unit 140 and the lamp control unit 150 perform processing for executing the payout achievement effect during the highly accurate non-short game state. Will be done.

  In step S1608-11, the sub CPU 130a determines whether or not the specific winning number counter stored in the sub RAM 130c is an upper limit value (for example, 10 which is a prescribed number that can be won in one round game). To do. If the upper limit value is reached, the process proceeds to step S1608-12 assuming that the number of continuations is updated. If the upper limit value is not reached, the process proceeds to step S1608-14 as not being updated. Move.

  The sub CPU 130a updates the continuation number counter stored in the sub RAM 130c by +1 in step S1608-12, and clears the value of the specific winning number counter stored in the sub RAM 130c in step S1608-13.

  In step S1608-14, the sub CPU 130a determines whether or not the continuation number indicated by the continuation number counter is smaller than an upper limit value (201 in this case). If it is smaller than the upper limit value, the process proceeds to step S1608-15, and if it is not smaller than the upper limit value, the process proceeds to step S1608-16.

  In step S1608-15, the sub CPU 130a sets the continuation number command 1 corresponding to the value of the continuation number counter in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 130c. Thereby, the continuation number command 1 is transmitted to the display control unit 140, and the display control unit 140 updates the continuation number (round number) displayed on the first image display device 70 and the second image display device 71. Processing will be performed.

  In step S1608-16, the sub CPU 130a sets the continuation number command 2 corresponding to the value of the continuation number counter in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 130c. Thereby, the continuation number command 2 is transmitted to the display control unit 140, and the continuation number displayed on the first image display device 70 is updated by the display control unit 140, while the continuation number displayed on the second image display device 71. Processing for preventing the number of times from being updated is performed.

  In step S1608-17, the sub CPU 130a selects the continuous achievement effect determination table for determining the continuous achievement effect pattern (effect mode) in the continuous achievement effect, and selects the continuous achievement effect pattern based on the number of continuations indicated by the continuation number counter. decide. Details of the continuation achievement effect determination table will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S1608-18, the sub CPU 130a determines whether or not the determined continuous achievement effect pattern is a pattern for executing the continuous achievement effect. If it is a pattern for executing a continuous achievement effect, the process proceeds to step S1608-19, and if it is not a pattern for executing a continuous achievement effect, the current specific period effect execution process B is assumed not to execute the continuous achievement effect. Exit.

  In step S1608-19, the sub CPU 130a sets a continuous achievement effect execution command indicating the determined continuous achievement effect pattern in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 130c, and ends the current specific period effect execution process B. Thereby, the continuous achievement effect execution command is transmitted to the display control unit 140 and the lamp control unit 150, and the display control unit 140 and the lamp control unit 150 perform processing for executing the continuous achievement effect during the highly accurate non-short game state. Will be done.

  Thus, according to the specific period effect control process of the present embodiment, a specific period effect (continuous achievement effect, payout achievement effect) that is not executed in a period other than the specific period according to the progress of the game during the specific period. ), The game during the specific period can be made interesting.

  In addition, during the highly probable non-short game state, the number of game balls won in the second big prize opening 53 that has been opened by the execution of the small hit game is the same as the maximum number of wins in the round game and 10 The number of continuations is updated each time, and accordingly the number of continuations displayed on the image display device is updated, so that the player can recognize the specific jackpot game and the highly probable non-short game state as a series of advantageous periods. It is possible to improve the interest of the game.

  In addition, when a specific jackpot game (16 round jackpot game) is started during the highly probable non-short game state and the first round game is executed, the specific number of winnings updated during the highly probable non-short game state Even if the counter value has not reached the upper limit (10), the number of continuations is updated, so the number of continuations can be updated as the round game progresses, It becomes possible to improve.

  In the specific jackpot game (16 round jackpot game), the number of continuations is not updated every time a round game is executed, for example, every time two or three round games are executed. Alternatively, the number of continuations may be updated each time the first grand prize opening 50 is opened once, or each time a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls wins the first big prize opening 50. The number of continuations may be updated.

  Further, in the highly probable non-short game state, the number of continuations is updated every time the value of the specific winning number counter updated every time a game ball wins the second big winning opening 53 reaches the upper limit (10). Instead, the number of continuations may be updated each time the number of times the second large winning opening 53 is opened in the highly probable non-short game state reaches an upper limit (for example, 10 times). The number of continuations may be updated every time the number of hit games reaches the upper limit (for example, 10 times), or the number of times of continuation every time a predetermined time (for example, 1 minute) elapses in the highly accurate non-short game state. May be updated.

  In addition, during the specific jackpot game (the first jackpot game, the fourth jackpot game), three types of specific period effects are executed: a winning effect, a payout achievement effect, and a continuous achievement effect. One type or only two types may be executed.

  In addition, in the highly probable non-short game state, three types of specific period effects such as a winning effect, a payout achievement effect, and a continuous achievement effect are executed. May be executed, or the number of types of effects during a specific period may be different from that during a specific jackpot game.

(Direction decision table at the time of winning)
FIG. 52A is a winning effect determining table that is referred to when determining a winning effect pattern. As shown in FIG. 52 (a), in the winning effect determination table, the gaming state, the number of winnings indicated by the specific winning number counter, the selection rate (%), and the type of winning effect pattern to be determined are shown. As a reference, the contents of the effects of each winning effect pattern are described in the rightmost column as a reference.

Here, terms used in the winning effect determination table will be described.
“Non-consecutive specific jackpot game” means a specific jackpot game (first game) that is to be executed in any of the low-probability non-short-time game state, the low-probability short-time game state, and the high-probability short-time game state It is shown that the game of 1 jackpot game, 4th jackpot game) is being executed.
“Continuous specific jackpot game is in progress” indicates that the specific jackpot game that is to be executed in the high-probability non-time-short game state that shifts after the completion of the specific jackpot game is being executed.

“+15 image additional display” is an additional display of a winning ball image composed of the characters “+15” corresponding to the winning ball number of the first big winning opening 50 on the first image display device 70 as a winning effect image. It is displayed until the number of continuations (number of rounds) is updated.
“+10 image display” means that a winning ball image consisting of the characters “+10” corresponding to the winning ball number of the second big winning opening 53 is displayed on the first image display device 70 as a winning effect image. This is displayed until a predetermined period (for example, 1 second) elapses.
“Character XX image display” indicates that a character image made up of any of the characters A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, and C2 is displayed as cut-in as a winning effect image. It is displayed until a period (for example, 1 second) elapses.

  As a first feature of the winning effect determination table shown in FIG. 52 (a), during the specific non-consecutive big hit game, the winning effect image is not displayed and the winning effect is not executed. During the special jackpot game, a winning effect image is displayed and the winning effect is executed. By doing in this way, it can emphasize that the specific jackpot game was continuously performed, and it becomes possible to improve the interest of the game.

  The second feature of the winning effect determination table shown in FIG. 52A is that the winning effect is executed during the highly accurate non-short game state that shifts after the end of the specific jackpot game. By doing in this way, it can be emphasized that the state advantageous to the player continues even after the specific jackpot game, and it becomes possible to improve the interest of the game.

  As a third feature of the winning effect determination table shown in FIG. 52 (a), a character image corresponding to the number of winnings indicated by the specific winning number counter is displayed as the winning effect during the highly accurate non-short game state. Can be mentioned. By doing in this way, it becomes easy to grasp the standard of the number of game balls won in the second big prize opening 53 after the number of continuations is updated, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

  Even during non-consecutive specific jackpot games, a prize ball number image consisting of the characters “+15” indicating 15 which is the number of prize balls of the first grand prize winning opening 50 is displayed and an effect at the time of winning is executed. Alternatively, the winning ball effect image may be displayed by displaying a winning ball image having a different form (color, shape, transparency, etc.) from the winning ball image displayed during the consecutive specific jackpot game. Good.

  In addition, during the non-continuous specific jackpot game and / or during the continuous specific jackpot game, the character corresponding to the number of game balls won in the first big winning opening 50 is the same as in the highly accurate non-short-time game state. An image may be displayed. In that case, the same type of character image as in the highly probable non-short game state may be displayed, or a different type of character image may be displayed.

  The character image may be displayed not only when the number of winnings is “8” to “10” but also when the number of winnings is “1” to “7”, and the number of winnings whose continuation count is to be updated. It may be displayed only when is “10”.

  Further, all of the characters in the character image may be ally characters appearing in the battle SP reach or the battle SPSP reach, or the ally characters appearing in the battle SP reach or the battle SPSP reach and other characters (a non-appearing ally character). , Enemy characters).

  Further, in the highly accurate non-short-time gaming state, the prize ball number image and the character image are displayed over the same time, but the display time of the character image may be longer than the prize ball number image. Then, the display time of the prize ball number image may be longer than the display time of the character image.

  Further, the winning effect image is displayed on the first image display device 70, but may be displayed on the second image display device 71, or the first image display device 70 and the second image. One of the winning ball number image and the character image may be displayed on the first image display device 70, while the other of the winning ball number image and the character image may be displayed on the second image display device 71. May be displayed.

(Distribution achievement effect determination table)
FIG. 52B is a diagram showing a payout achievement effect determination table referred to when determining a payout achievement effect pattern. As shown in FIG. 52 (b), the payout achievement effect determination table associates the number of payouts during the period indicated by the payout amount counter during the period and the payout achievement effect pattern to be determined. The contents of the effect of each payout achievement effect pattern are described in the column.

Here, terms used in the payout achievement effect determination table will be described.
“△△△△ OVER” means that an over image consisting of the number of payouts achieved during the period and the letters “OVER” indicating the achievement are displayed on the first image display device 70 as a payout achievement effect image. Is displayed until a predetermined period (for example, 1 second) elapses.

  As a first feature of the payout achievement effect determination table shown in FIG. 52 (b), the number of payouts during the period in which the payout achievement effect is first executed exceeds 2400, which is the maximum payout number of the specific jackpot game ( 3001), the payout achievement effect is not executed (execution is restricted) during execution of the specific jackpot game that starts the specific period. By doing so, it is possible to increase the sense of achievement when the payout achievement effect is executed, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

  A second feature of the payout achievement effect determination table shown in FIG. 52B is that when the payout amount during the period becomes “100001” or more, the payout achievement effect is not executed (execution is restricted). By doing so, it is possible to suppress the inconvenience that the player is fed up with repeated execution of the payout achievement effect, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game. In addition, it is possible to avoid the inconvenience that the number of payouts during the period has become extremely large, making it difficult to visually recognize or reducing the number.

  Although the payout achievement effect image is displayed on the first image display device 70, it may be displayed on the second image display device 71, or the first image display device 70 and the second image. You may display on the display apparatus 71. FIG. In that case, one of the payout number and the OVER character may be displayed on the first image display device 70, while the other of the payout number and the OVER character may be displayed on the second image display device 71.

  Although the display size of the number is not changed regardless of the number of payouts during the period, the number of digits is set to prevent the number of digits from protruding from the screen of the first image display device 70 due to an increase in the number of digits. When the number exceeds a predetermined number, the display size may be reduced.

(Continuation achievement direction determination table)
FIG. 52C is a diagram showing a continuous achievement effect determination table that is referred to when a continuous achievement effect pattern is determined. As shown in FIG. 52 (c), the continuation achievement effect determination table associates the continuation number indicated by the continuation number counter with the determined continuation achievement effect pattern, and each continuation is indicated in the rightmost column for reference. Production contents of the achievement production pattern are described.

Here, the terms described in the continuous achievement effect determination table will be described.
“Character ◇ image display” indicates that a character image composed of one or all of the characters A to E is displayed as a background on the first image display device 70 as a continuous achievement effect image. It will be displayed until 1 second).

  As a first feature of the continuation achievement effect determination table shown in FIG. 52 (c), the number of continuations at which the continuation achievement effect is first executed is a numerical value (20) that exceeds 16, which is the number of rounds of the specific jackpot game. Therefore, during the execution of the specific jackpot game that starts the specific period, the continuous achievement effect is not executed (execution is restricted). By doing in this way, it is possible to enhance the sense of achievement when the continuous achievement effect is executed, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

  The second feature of the continuous achievement effect determination table shown in FIG. 52 (c) is that the continuous achievement effect is executed endlessly in increments of 10 when the number of continuous times is 20 or more. By doing so, it is possible to enhance the player's feeling of uplifting and improve the interest of the game.

  Although the payout achievement effect image is displayed on the first image display device 70, it may be displayed on the second image display device 71, or the first image display device 70 and the second image. You may make it display on the display apparatus 71. FIG.

  Further, the payout achievement effect image is displayed at the same position every time, but may be displayed at a different position every time, or the display position may be changed every predetermined number of times (for example, three times). May be.

  Further, all of the characters in the character image may be ally characters appearing in the battle SP reach or the battle SPSP reach, or the ally characters appearing in the battle SP reach or the battle SPSP reach and other characters (a non-appearing ally character). , Enemy characters).

  Moreover, although it displays over the same time irrespective of the kind of character image, you may vary display time according to the kind of character. In that case, the display time of the character image of another character may be shorter than the display time of the character image of the teammate character appearing during the battle SP reach or the battle SPSP reach, or vice versa. .

(Examples of production before and after the start of the jackpot game)
An example of effects before and after the start of the jackpot game will be described with reference to FIG.
First, with reference to FIG. 53 (a), an example of effects before and after the start of the second jackpot game executed as a result of the variable display of the first special symbol during the low probability non-short game state will be described.

  Immediately before the end of the variation time of the first special symbol, as shown in FIG. 53 (a-1), the big hit effect symbol (“555”) is temporarily displayed on the first image display device 70. At this time, the variable display of the first special symbol is continued in the first special symbol display area ZG1.

  Then, when the jackpot effect symbol re-varies and the promotion effect to another jackpot effect symbol fails, an opening image indicating that the jackpot game is started is displayed as shown in FIG. 53 (a-2). Is done. At this time, the variable display of the effect symbol 70a moved right above the first special symbol display area ZG1 is resumed, and the variable display of the first special symbol is also continued in the first special symbol display area ZG1.

  Thereafter, when the variation time of the first special symbol is finished, as shown in FIG. 53 (a-3), the jackpot effect symbol “555” for notifying that the game is not the specific jackpot game is stopped and displayed, and accordingly, the first special symbol is displayed. Is displayed as “○”. In addition, a right-handed notification image MHG that suggests right-handedness is displayed at the center of the screen of the first image display device 70.

  Then, after the stop time of the first special symbol is over, when the game ball passes through the general game gate 44 provided in the right game area, the first round game of the second big hit game is started, and FIG. ), A round number image RSG indicating the number of rounds is displayed in the first display mode on the upper left of the screen of the first image display device 70 on which the round effect image is displayed. A suggested right-handed notification image MHG is displayed, a jackpot symbol image OZG showing a jackpot effect symbol is displayed at the lower left of the screen, and the number of game balls paid out to the player during the jackpot game is displayed at the lower right of the screen. The total payout number image THG indicating the accumulated value is displayed as “0pt”. At this time, the number of rounds is not displayed on the second image display device 71.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 53 (b), description will be given of examples of the effects before and after the start of the first jackpot game (specific jackpot game) executed as a result of the variable display of the first special symbol in the low-probability non-short game state. To do.

  As shown in FIG. 53 (b-1), immediately before the end of the variation time of the first special symbol, the jackpot effect symbol (“777”) corresponding to the first jackpot game is temporarily displayed on the first image display device 70. Is done. At this time, in the first special symbol display area ZG1, the variable display of the first special symbol is continued.

  When the jackpot effect symbol is changed again, an opening image indicating that a specific jackpot game (16 round jackpot game) is started is displayed as shown in FIG. 53 (b-2). At this time, the variable display of the effect symbol 70a moved right above the first special symbol display area ZG1 is resumed, and the variable display of the first special symbol is also continued in the first special symbol display area ZG1.

  Thereafter, when the variation time of the first special symbol ends, as shown in FIG. 53 (b-3), the jackpot effect symbol “777” for notifying that the game is a specific jackpot game is stopped and displayed. When the symbol is “○”, it is stopped. In addition, a right-handed notification image MHG that suggests right-handedness is displayed at the center of the screen of the first image display device 70.

  Then, after the stoppage time of the first special symbol is over, when the game ball passes the general gate 44 provided in the right game area, the first round game of the first big hit game is started, and FIG. ), The round number image RSG indicating the number of rounds (number of continuations) is displayed in the second display mode on the upper left of the screen of the first image display device 70 on which the round effect image is displayed. A right-handed notification image MHG suggesting right-handed is displayed, and a payout number image THG indicating a cumulative value of the number of game balls paid out to the player is displayed as “0pt” in the lower right of the screen. . At this time, the number of rounds (number of continuations) “1” is displayed on the second image display device 71. Unlike FIG. 53 (a-4), the jackpot symbol image OZG is not displayed.

  In this way, when a specific jackpot game (first jackpot game, fourth jackpot game) is executed in the low-probability non-time-short game state, and other jackpot games (second jackpot game, third jackpot game, fifth jackpot game) The display mode of the number-of-rounds image is different depending on when the game is executed. By doing in this way, the specific jackpot game and other jackpot games can be differentiated, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  When other jackpot games are executed, the number of rounds (number of continuations) is not displayed on the second image display device 71. When a specific jackpot game is executed, the second image display device 71 is displayed. The number of rounds (number of continuations) is displayed. By doing in this way, the special feeling of a specific jackpot game can be enhanced, and the interest of the game can be improved.

(Example 1 during a specific period)
With reference to FIG. 54 and FIG. 55, description will be given of Production Example 1 during a specific period starting from the above-mentioned discontinuous specific jackpot game. Specifically, FIG. 54 shows an example of an effect during a specific jackpot game, and FIG. 55 shows an example of an effect during a highly accurate non-short game state.

  First, as shown in FIG. 54 (a), a round number image RSG indicating the number of rounds (number of continuations) is displayed on the upper left of the screen of the first image display device 70, and a right-handed notification image MHG is displayed on the upper right of the screen. Is displayed, and the payout amount image THG during the period is displayed at the lower right of the screen. At this time, the number of continuations “1” is displayed on the second image display device 71. When the first game ball wins the first big winning opening 50 during the first round game of the specific jackpot game, the payout number image THG during the period is updated to “15”.

  Thereafter, when the eleventh game ball wins the first grand prize opening 50 in the first round game, as shown in FIG. 54 (b), the maximum number of winnings in one round game exceeds ten. An over winning voice ("Nice!") Suggesting that the game ball has won is output from the voice output device 9, and the payout number image THG during the period is updated to "165".

  Then, when the second round game is started, as shown in FIG. 54C, the round number image RSG displayed at the upper left of the screen is updated to “2”, and the round number (continuation number) is “ The second image display device 71 updated to “2” is moved upward, the effect image EF is displayed in accordance with the movement, and the number of payouts during the period displayed on the lower right of the screen so as to be superimposed there is displayed. The image THG is moved and enlarged.

  Thereafter, when two game balls win the first big prize opening 50 after the second image display device 71 returns to the standby position, as shown in FIG. 54 (d), the standby position of the second image display device 71 is reached. The payout amount image THG is updated to “195” during the period of returning to the lower right of the screen in accordance with the return to.

  Then, when the 16th round game is started, as shown in FIG. 54E, the round number image RSG displayed on the upper left of the screen is updated to “16”, and the round number (continuation number) is “ The second image display device 71 updated to "16" moves upward, the effect image EF is displayed in accordance with the movement, and the number of payouts during the period displayed on the lower right of the screen so as to be superimposed there The image THG is moved and enlarged.

  Thereafter, when one game ball wins the first big prize opening 50 after the second image display device 71 returns to the standby position, as shown in FIG. 54 (f), the standby position of the second image display device 71 is reached. In accordance with the return to, the payout amount image THG during the period returned to the lower right of the screen is updated to “2280”.

  When the eleventh game ball wins the first grand prize opening 50 in the 16th round game, as shown in FIG. 54 (g), the over winning voice (“GOOD!”) Described above is output to the voice output device. 9 and the payout amount image THG during the period is updated to “2445”.

  Then, when the 16th round game is completed, as shown in FIG. 54 (h), an ending image “EXTRA entry” indicating that a specific period (high-probability non-short game state) is entered is displayed on the upper left of the screen. The number portion of the round number image RSG that has been made is taken over, and the character portion is changed to a continuation count image KSG indicating the continuation count according to the value of the continuation count counter and updated to “17”.

  After that, when the ending time ends and the variation effect by the variation effect pattern 48 is started in accordance with the loss variation display of the first special symbol and the small hit variation display of the second special symbol, it is shown in FIG. 55 (a). As described above, the effect symbol 70a is displayed in a variable manner, and the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is started. At this time, the display is switched from the number of rounds to the display of the number of continuations, and the second image display device 71 updated to “17” moves upward, and the effect image EF is displayed in accordance with the movement. When the second image display device 71 returns to the standby position, the same (common) round effect image as the specific jackpot game is displayed on the first image display device 70.

  When the variation time of the second special symbol is finished, as shown in FIG. 55 (b), the variation display of the effect symbol 70a is stopped and displayed as “257”, and accordingly, the first special symbol and the second special symbol are displayed. The game is stopped at “×” and a small hit game is started. Then, when a game ball wins in the second grand prize opening 53, a winning ball number image SSG of “+10” is displayed and a winning effect is performed, and an additional effect of the winning ball number image SSG is performed. The payout number image THG is updated to “2455”.

  Thereafter, when the number of wins to the second big prize opening 53 after the number of continuations reaches 17 is reached, as shown in FIG. 55 (c), a prize ball number image SSG of “+10” is displayed. Immediately after that, the character image CI of the character A1 is cut-in displayed and the effect at the time of winning is executed, the effect of adding the prize ball number image SSG is performed, and the payout number image THG during the period is updated to “2525”.

  Further, when the number of wins to the second big prize opening 53 after the number of continuations reaches 17 is reached, as shown in FIG. 55 (d), a prize ball number image SSG of “+10” is displayed. Immediately after that, the character image CI of the character C1 is cut-in displayed, and the effect at the time of winning is executed, the effect of adding the winning ball number image SSG is performed, and the payout number image THG is updated to “2545”.

  Thereafter, when the continuation count reaches “20”, the continuation count image KSG displayed on the first image display device 70 and the continuation count displayed on the second image display device 71 are set as shown in FIG. It is updated to “20”. Moreover, the 2nd image display apparatus 71 moves upwards, the continuation achievement effect image TE is displayed according to the movement, and a continuation achievement effect is performed.

  Then, when the variation time of the second special symbol ends, as shown in FIG. 55 (f), the variation display of the effect symbol 70a is stopped and displayed at “641”, and accordingly, the second special symbol is stopped at “×”. It is displayed and the small hit game is started. Then, when a game ball wins in the second grand prize opening 53, a winning ball number image SSG of “+10” is displayed and a winning effect is performed, and an additional effect of the winning ball number image SSG is performed. The payout number image THG is updated to “2755”.

  Thereafter, when the number of wins to the second big prize opening 53 after the continuation count reaches 20 is reached, as shown in FIG. 55 (g), a winning ball number image SSG of “+10” is displayed. Immediately after that, the character image CI of the character A1 is cut-in displayed, and the effect at the time of winning is executed, the effect of adding the prize ball number image SSG is performed, and the payout number image THG is updated to “2825”.

  Furthermore, when the number of wins to the second big prize opening 53 after the continuation count reaches 20 is reached, as shown in FIG. 55 (h), a winning ball number image SSG of “+10” is displayed. Immediately after that, the character image CI of the character C3 is cut-in displayed and the effect at the time of winning is executed, the effect of adding the winning ball number image SSG is performed, and the payout number image THG is updated to “2845”.

  In this way, in the highly probable non-short-time gaming state that transitions after the end of the specific jackpot game, the same effect image (for example, a background image) as that during the specific jackpot game is displayed and displayed during the specific jackpot game. Since the value of the payout number image THG and the round number image RSG is updated to the high-accuracy non-short-time game state during the period, it can be shown as if the specific jackpot game continues, and the interest of the game is improved. It becomes possible.

  Further, during a specific jackpot game, the number of continuations according to the value of the continuation number counter is displayed as the round number image RSG, and in the highly accurate non-short game state, the number of continuations according to the value of the continuation number counter is displayed Since it is displayed as the image KSG, it is possible to notify that the state of the game has changed while making it appear that the specific period continues.

  In addition, an opening image indicating that the jackpot game is started before the change time of the special symbol is displayed, and a right-hand notification image that suggests a right-hand hit is displayed before the stop time of the special symbol. The game ball can be passed through the general gate 44 immediately after the symbol stop time has elapsed to start the big hit game, and the operation of the gaming machine can be improved.

  It should be noted that the second image display device 71 is not moved upward at the start of the first round game of a specific jackpot game (16 round jackpot game) in a discontinuous manner, but the effect image is moved upward. May be displayed. In that case, the payout number image THG during the period may be displayed at the lower right position of the screen of the first image display device 70, or the payout number image THG during the period may be displayed so as to be superimposed on the effect image. Good.

  Also, at the start of the highly probable non-short game state, the payout number image THG during the period is displayed at the lower right of the screen of the first image display device 70, but payout during the period so as to be superimposed on the effect image. Several images THG may be displayed.

(Example 2 during a specific period)
Production example 2 during the specific period will be described with reference to FIG. Specifically, it is an effect example in the case where a change effect (small hit change effect) by the change effect pattern 53 is executed during the change display of the second special symbol in the highly probable non-short game state.

  First, when the number of continuations is “23”, the number of continuations displayed on the first image display device 70 and the number of continuations displayed on the second image display device 71 are as shown in FIG. Updated to “23”, the second image display device 71 moves upward, the effect image EF is displayed in accordance with the movement, and the number of payouts during the period displayed on the lower right of the screen so as to be superimposed there The image THG is moved and enlarged.

  Thereafter, when the variation time of the second special symbol ends, as shown in FIG. 56 (b), the variation display of the effect symbol 70a is stopped and displayed at “227”, and accordingly, the second special symbol is stopped at “×”. It is displayed and the small hit game is started. Then, when a game ball wins in the second grand prize opening 53, a winning ball number image SSG of “+10” is displayed and a winning effect is performed, and an additional effect of the winning ball number image SSG is performed. The payout number image THG is updated to “2955”.

  Further, when a game ball wins the second grand prize opening 53, as shown in FIG. 56C, a prize ball number image SSG of “+10” is displayed, and an effect of adding the prize ball number image SSG is performed. The payout amount image THG during the period is updated to “3005”. At this time, since the value of the payout counter during the period exceeds “3001”, an over image OG composed of the characters “3000OVER” is displayed and the payout achievement effect is executed.

  Thereafter, when the number of wins to the second big prize opening 53 after the continuation count becomes 23 is reached, as shown in FIG. 56 (d), a winning ball number image SSG of “+10” is displayed. Immediately after that, the character image CI of the character C3 is cut-in displayed, and the effect at the time of winning is executed, the effect of adding the prize ball number image SSG is performed, and the payout number image THG is updated to “3045”.

  When the number of continuations reaches “24”, the number of continuations displayed on the first image display device 70 and the number of continuations displayed on the second image display device 71 are set as shown in FIG. It is updated to “24”. In addition, the second image display device 71 moves upward, the effect image EF is displayed in accordance with the movement, and the payout amount image THG displayed during the period displayed on the lower right side of the screen moves so as to be superimposed there. Enlarged display.

  Thereafter, when the variation effect by the variation effect pattern 53 is started in accordance with the small special variation display of the second special symbol, the effect symbol 70a is variably displayed as shown in FIG. 56 (f), and the second special symbol is also displayed. The variable display of the symbol is started, and the first image display device 70 is darkened.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 56 (g), the continuous number of times image KSG (EXTRA × 24) is displayed near the center of the screen of the first image display device 70, and a specific numerical value is not shown at the bottom of the screen. By displaying the number of payouts, a temporary result display that suggests that the highly probable non-short game state (specific period) may end is performed. Then, the effect button 17 is activated, and the promotion image SG that prompts the operation of the effect button 17 is displayed.

  Thereafter, when the effect button 17 is operated or the effective period elapses, as shown in FIG. 56 (h), a reverse cut-in image GG consisting of the characters “still more!” Is displayed. When the symbol variation time ends, the variation display of the effect symbol 70a is stopped and displayed at “167”, and the second special symbol is stopped and displayed at “×”, and the small hit game is started.

  In this way, when the number of payouts during the period reaches a predetermined value (here, 3001 is reached), the payout achievement effect is executed by displaying the over image OG indicating the achieved value larger than the number of payouts image THG during the period. It is possible to give the player a sense of accomplishment and improve the interest of the game.

  In addition, during the execution of the fluctuating effect where a small hit game will be executed, a temporary result display indicating that the highly probable non-short-time gaming state (specific period) may end is displayed, and then the player's Because the reverse cut-in image is displayed by the operation, it is possible to give the player a sense of relief and to feel that the specific period has continued to be drawn by himself, thereby improving the interest of the game Is possible.

  The reverse cut-in image GG is displayed immediately after the effect button 17 is operated during the effective period, but the normal pattern to be displayed immediately after the effect button 17 is operated and the effect button The reverse cut-in image CG may be displayed according to any of the special patterns to be displayed after a predetermined period (for example, 0.5 seconds) in which 17 is operated. In this case, the normal pattern and the special pattern may be determined in advance, or may be determined by lottery when the effect button 17 is operated.

(Example 3 during a specific period)
Production example 3 during a specific period will be described with reference to FIGS. 57 and 58. Specifically, it is an effect example in the case where a change effect (big hit change effect) by the change effect pattern 38 is executed during the change display of the second special symbol in the highly probable non-short game state.

  First, when a game ball is won in the second big prize opening 53 during the small hit game, as shown in FIG. 57 (a), a winning ball number image SSG is displayed and the effect at the time of winning is executed. The effect of adding the prize ball number image SSG is performed, and the payout number image THG is updated to “3055” during the period.

  When the variation effect by the variation effect pattern 38 is started in accordance with the jackpot variation display of the second special symbol, as shown in FIG. 57 (b), the effect symbol 70a is variably displayed and the second special symbol is also displayed. The change display of is started. At this time, the boss character is displayed at the center of the screen of the first image display device 70 and the character appearance effect is executed.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 57 (c), the operation touch image SAG imitating the effect button 17 is displayed translucently, and a character image of “100 points if defeated” is displayed. A roll production is performed to determine whether or not an occurrence occurs, and an effective production success production is started.

  Then, when the effect period of the roaring effect ends, as shown in FIG. 57 (d), the effect button 17 is in the protruding state, and the operation of the effect button 17 in which the effect button 17 is enabled and is in the protruding state. A prompting image SG for prompting is displayed.

  Thereafter, when the effect button 17 is operated or the valid period elapses, as shown in FIG. 57 (e), the characters “repel” are displayed, and the movable effect member 73 is lowered toward the center of the screen and is predetermined. Light is emitted in a manner, and a character repelling effect is executed.

  Then, when the scoring effect is started, as shown in FIG. 57 (f), the second image display device 71 on which the character “100” is displayed moves upward, and the 16-round jackpot game is executed. Is notified.

  Furthermore, when the second image display device 71 returns to the standby position and the scoring effect ends, as shown in FIG. 57 (g), the characters “super” are displayed in the first size on the first image display device 70. In addition, “super” characters of the second size are intermittently displayed on the light guide plate 69a.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 57 (h), a special opening image OP indicating that the specific jackpot game is started is displayed. At this time, the variation display of the effect symbol 70a and the variation display of the second special symbol are continued.

  When the variation time of the second special symbol ends, as shown in FIG. 58 (a), the effect symbol 70a is stopped and displayed with the jackpot effect symbol “777” corresponding to the fourth jackpot game, and accordingly, the second special symbol is displayed. When the symbol is “○”, it is stopped. In addition, a special right-handed notification image MHG is displayed in the center of the screen of the first image display device 70, which suggests that the right-handed gate 44 is aimed at the right.

  Even if the special opening image OP described above is continuously displayed without displaying the special right-handed notification image MHG at the center of the screen of the first image display device 70 when the jackpot effect symbol “777” is stopped and displayed. In that case, the right-handed notification image MGH may be displayed small in the upper right of the screen of the first image display device 70 as shown in FIG. 57 (g) and FIG. 57 (h).

  Then, after the stop time of the second special symbol is over, when the game ball passes through the general gate 44, when the first round game of the fourth jackpot game is started, as shown in FIG. 58 (b), The second image display device 71 in which the continuation count image KSG is updated to “25” and the continuation count (round number) is updated to “25” is moved upward. At this time, the effect image EF is displayed in accordance with the movement of the second image display device 71, and the character “super” is added to the continuous count image KSG. In addition, 16 round icons RI corresponding to the number of round games are displayed on the right end of the screen.

  Then, when a game ball is won in the first grand prize opening 50, as shown in FIG. 58 (c), a winning ball number image SSG of “+15” is displayed. Each time a prize is won, a “+15” prize ball number image SSG is displayed so as not to be completely overlapped while changing its position. In addition, when the first round game is completed, an effect of adding all the winning ball images SSG displayed on the first image display device 70 is performed.

  Thereafter, when the second round game of the fourth jackpot game is started, as shown in FIG. 58 (d), the continuation count image KSG displayed at the upper left of the screen is updated to “26”, and the continuation count is The second image display device 71 updated to “26” moves upward, the effect image EF is displayed in accordance with the movement, and the number of payout images during the period of the addition effect so as to be superimposed there. The THG moves to be enlarged and updated to “3800”. Further, the number of round icons RI is reduced to 15 pieces.

  Furthermore, when the tenth game ball wins the first big winning opening 50 during the third round game of the fourth big hit game, as shown in FIG. 58 (e), it is displayed on the first image display device 70. The addition effect of all the prize ball number images SSG that has been performed is performed.

  Thereafter, when the fourth round game of the fourth jackpot game is started, as shown in FIG. 58 (f), the continuation count image KSG displayed at the upper left of the screen is updated to “28”, and the continuation count is As the second image display device 71 updated to “28” moves upward, the effect image EF is displayed in accordance with the movement, and the number of payout images during the period of the addition effect so as to be superimposed there. The THG moves to be enlarged and updated to “4100”. Also, the round icon RI is reduced by 1 to 13 icons.

  At this time, since the value of the payout counter during the period exceeds “4001”, as shown in FIG. 58 (g), an over image OG consisting of the characters “4000OVER” is displayed and the payout achievement effect is executed. The

  Then, when the ending period of the fourth jackpot game is reached, as shown in FIG. 58 (h), an ending image “EXTRA continuation” indicating that the specific period continues is displayed, and the continuation count image displayed at the upper left of the screen is displayed. KSG is updated to “40” and the character “super” is deleted.

  In this way, when the specific jackpot game is executed, the effect design 70a can be executed with the change effect pattern that does not form the reach state, so that it is possible to give the player a lazy and unnecessary reach effect. It is not necessary to show it, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

  In addition, when a specific jackpot game is executed in the highly probable non-short game state, a special opening image different from the case where the specific jackpot game is executed in a state other than the high-accuracy non-short game state is displayed. The player can rejoice over the continuation of the specific period, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  In addition, when a specific jackpot game is executed in the high-probability non-short game state, the same effect image (for example, a background image) as in the high-probability non-time-short game state is displayed and in the high-probability non-short time game state Since the numerical values of the number-of-payout images THG and the number-of-continuations images KSG displayed during the game are taken over and updated during the specific jackpot game, the upper game state with a higher number of prize balls than the highly accurate non-short game state for a limited time It is possible to improve the interest of the game.

  Further, instead of executing the addition effect every time the prize ball number image SSG is displayed, the addition effect is collectively executed when the round game is ended (= started) to update the payout number image THG during the period. Therefore, it can be shown as if the number of payouts has increased during the period, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

  In addition, since the round icon RI is displayed and erased as the round game progresses, it can be emphasized that the upper game state with a higher number of prize balls than the highly accurate non-short-time game state is limited for a limited time. Thus, it is possible to make the player recognize that the specific jackpot game executed in the highly probable non-short-time game state has a rare value.

  Further, during the specific jackpot game executed in the high-probability non-short game state, the cut-in display of the character image in the winning effect is not executed, but the winning effect may be executed. .

  When a specific jackpot game is executed in the highly probable non-short game state, the payout number image THG during the period is displayed at the lower right of the screen of the first image display device 70 at the start of the first round game. However, the payout amount image THG may be displayed during the period so as to be superimposed on the effect image.

  Further, the character repelling effect is executed immediately after the effect button 17 is operated during the effective period, but the normal pattern to be executed immediately after the effect button 17 is operated and the effect button 17 are provided. You may make it perform a character repulse effect by either the special pattern performed after the operated predetermined period (for example, 0.5 second). In this case, the normal pattern and the special pattern may be determined in advance, or may be determined by lottery when the effect button 17 is operated.

(Example 4 of production during a specific period)
Production example 4 during a specific period will be described with reference to FIGS. 59 and 60. Specifically, it is an effect example in the case where the variation effect by the variation effect pattern 44 is executed during the variation display of the second special symbol in the highly accurate non-short game state.

  First, when a game ball is won in the second big prize opening 53 during the small hit game, as shown in FIG. 59 (a), a prize ball number image SSG of “+10” is displayed and an effect at the time of winning is executed. The effect of adding the prize ball number image SSG is performed, and the payout number image THG is updated to “6150” during the period.

  When the variation effect by the variation effect pattern 41 is started in accordance with the jackpot variation display of the second special symbol, as shown in FIG. 59 (b), the effect symbol 70a is variably displayed and the second special symbol is also displayed. The change display of is started. At this time, the first image display device 70 is darkened.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 59 (c), the continuous number of times image KSG (EXTRA × 47) is displayed near the center of the screen of the first image display device 70, and a specific numerical value is not shown at the bottom of the screen. The number of payouts is displayed and a temporary result is displayed. Then, the effect button 17 is activated, and the promotion image SG that prompts the operation of the effect button 17 is displayed.

  When the effect button 17 is operated or the valid period elapses, as shown in FIG. 59 (d), “6150” is displayed as the number of payouts during the period, and the result display (display of the result screen) is performed. Further, the number of continuations displayed on the second image display device 71 at this timing is deleted.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 59 (e), a mode transition image suggesting that the production mode is shifted to the production mode D corresponding to the high-accuracy short / short game state in spite of the high-probability non-short game state. Is displayed and a mode transition effect (a suggestion effect suggesting that an effect corresponding to the effect mode D is executed) is executed.

  When a character, a background image, or the like corresponding to the effect mode D is displayed, as shown in FIG. 59 (f), the enemy icon indicating any of the enemy characters A to C turns the screen like a roulette. As a result, a roulette effect encouraging the appearance of the enemy character is executed.

  Thereafter, when the roulette result in which the enemy character A appears, as shown in FIG. 59 (g), the effect symbol 70a is displayed at the upper part of the screen in a state where the reach state is formed, and the battle SP reach effect is started. At this time, a character image indicating that the enemy character B is confronted is displayed at the center of the screen, and the danger level of the enemy character B is displayed as the number of stars.

  Here, the number of stars linked to the enemy character and displayed as the degree of risk is an expectation level at which the seventh big hit game is executed (an expectation level for shifting to a low-probability short-time gaming state). The higher the degree of expectation that a game will be executed, the more stars will be displayed.

  Then, at the end of the battle SP reach effect, as shown in FIG. 59 (h), the effect button 17 is activated and a promotion image SG prompting the operation of the effect button 17 is displayed.

  Thereafter, when the effect button 17 is operated or the effective period elapses, as shown in FIG. 60 (a), the letters “Victory” are displayed and the jackpot effect symbol (“555”) is temporarily stopped. The At this time, the second special symbol display area ZG2 is in a state where the variable display of the second special symbol is continued.

  Then, when the scoring effect is started, as shown in FIG. 60 (b), the jackpot effect symbol is re-variable and moves immediately above the first special symbol display area ZG1, and “Start scoring” and “ A character image of “100 points taken” is displayed. Then, the effect button 17 is activated and the promotion image SG that prompts the operation of the effect button 17 is displayed between the two character strings.

  Then, when the effect button 17 is operated or the effective period elapses, as shown in FIG. 60C, the second image display device 71 on which the character “60” is displayed moves upward, and the sixth round is displayed. It is notified that the jackpot game (the fifth jackpot game) is executed.

  Thereafter, when the second image display device 71 returns to the standby position and the scoring effect ends, an opening image indicating that a big hit game (fifth big hit game) is started is displayed as shown in FIG. Is done. At this time, the variation display of the effect symbol 70a is continued immediately above the first special symbol display area ZG1, and the variation display of the second special symbol is also continued in the second special symbol display area ZG2.

  When the variation time of the second special symbol ends, as shown in FIG. 60 (e), the jackpot effect symbol “555” for notifying that the game is a jackpot game is stopped and displayed. “Stop” is displayed. In addition, a special right-handed notification image MHG is displayed in the center of the screen of the first image display device 70, which suggests that the right-handed gate 44 is aimed at the right.

  Thereafter, after the stop time of the second special symbol is over, when the game ball passes through the general gate 44, when the first round game of the fifth big hit game is started, as shown in FIG. 60 (f), On the upper left of the screen of the first image display device 70 on which the round effect image is displayed, a round number image RSG indicating the number of rounds is displayed, and on the upper right of the screen, a right-handed notification image MHG indicating right-handed is displayed. In the lower right of the screen, a total payout number image THG indicating the cumulative value of the number of game balls paid out to the player during the jackpot game is displayed as “0pt”. At this time, the number of rounds is not displayed on the second image display device 71.

  When the sixth round game is completed, as shown in FIG. 60 (g), a mode transition image is displayed to suggest that the effect mode shifts to the effect mode D corresponding to the highly accurate time-short game state. Transition effect is executed.

  In this way, the variation effect in which the small hit game is executed during the execution of the variation effect in which the big hit game that will end the specific period (shift to the high-accuracy short-time gaming state) is executed. In the same manner as described above, since the effective period of the effect button 17 is generated after the temporary result is displayed, the player's expectation as to whether or not the specific period continues can be obtained, and the interest of the game can be improved. It becomes possible.

  In addition, during the execution of the variable effect that will execute the jackpot game that will end the specific period (transition to the high-accuracy short-time gaming state), the specific period ends after displaying the result (high-precision Since the mode transition effect suggesting that the effect mode D corresponding to the short-time game state is transitioned) is executed, the player's feeling of loss due to the end of the specific period due to the jackpot game executed thereafter is reduced. Is possible.

  In addition, after executing the mode transition effect, a scoring effect is executed that expects the specific jackpot game to be executed, so that it can be expected to shift again in a specific period, and the interest of the game is improved. It becomes possible.

  In addition, even if the mode transition effect is executed during the execution of the variation effect, the mode transition effect is executed again during the ending period of the jackpot game when the game is shifted to the high-accuracy time-short game state after the jackpot game ends. Therefore, it is possible to reconfirm the transition to the high-probability time-short game state, and it is possible to avoid the inconvenience that the progress of the game cannot be grasped.

  In addition, during the execution of the jackpot game after the end of the specific period, the numbers of the payout number image THG and the continuous number of times image KSG displayed on the first image display device 70 during the specific period are not inherited. It becomes possible to recognize that the period has ended.

  In addition, during the execution of the jackpot game that has ended the specific period, since the number of continuations displayed on the second image display device 71 during the specific period is not taken over, it is possible to recognize that the specific period has ended. It becomes.

  In addition, the player is informed indirectly as a mode transition effect that the specific period ends during the execution of the variable effect, but the game state after the end of the jackpot game is directly notified during the execution of the variable effect. It is also possible to execute a state transition effect that is automatically notified.

  In addition, the mode transition effect is executed before the jackpot effect symbol is temporarily stopped, but the mode transition effect may be executed after the jackpot effect symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed. As a result, a mode transition effect may be executed.

  In addition, the mode transition effect is executed in the variable effect in which the fourth jackpot game and the fifth jackpot game are executed during the high-probability non-short game state, but during the low-probability game state and the high-probability time-short game state. A mode transition effect suggesting that the effect mode shifts to effect mode C corresponding to the highly probable non-short game state in the variation effect in which the fourth jackpot game is executed may be executed, or during the low probability game state You may make it perform the mode transition effect which suggests changing to the effect mode D corresponding to a high-probability time-short game state in the variation effect in which the 2nd jackpot game or the 5th jackpot game is performed.

(Example 5 during a specific period)
An effect example 5 during the specific period will be described with reference to FIG. Specifically, it is an effect example in the case where the variation effect by the variation effect pattern 41 is executed during the variable display of the second special symbol in the highly accurate non-short game state. Since the effects before FIG. 61 (a) are the same as the effect example of FIG. 59, the description thereof is omitted here.

  After the promotion image SG is displayed on the first image display device 70, when the effect button 17 is operated or the effective period elapses, as shown in FIG. The jackpot effect symbol ("555") is temporarily stopped and displayed. At this time, the second special symbol display area ZG2 is in a state where the variable display of the second special symbol is continued.

  Then, when the scoring effect is started, as shown in FIG. 61 (b), the jackpot effect symbol re-varies and moves immediately above the first special symbol display area ZG1, and “start scoring” and A character image of “100 points taken” is displayed. Then, the effect button 17 is activated and the promotion image SG that prompts the operation of the effect button 17 is displayed between the two character strings.

  Then, when the effect button 17 is operated or the effective period elapses, as shown in FIG. 60C, the second image display device 71 on which the characters “100” are displayed moves upward, and the specific jackpot It is notified that a game (fourth big hit game) is executed.

  Further, when the second image display device 71 returns to the standby position and the scoring effect ends, as shown in FIG. 60D, the characters “super” are displayed in the first size on the first image display device 70. In addition, “super” characters of the second size are intermittently displayed on the light guide plate 69a.

  Thereafter, when the light emission of the light guide plate 69a is completed, an opening image indicating that the specific jackpot game (fourth jackpot game) is started is displayed as shown in FIG. 60 (e). At this time, the variation display of the effect symbol 70a is continued immediately above the first special symbol display area ZG1, and the variation display of the second special symbol is also continued in the second special symbol display area ZG2.

  When the variation time of the second special symbol ends, as shown in FIG. 60 (f), the jackpot effect symbol “777” for notifying that the game is a specific jackpot game is stopped, and the first special symbol is accordingly displayed. Stop display with “○”. In addition, a special right-handed notification image MHG is displayed in the center of the screen of the first image display device 70, which suggests that the right-handed gate 44 is aimed at the right.

  Thereafter, after the stop time of the second special symbol is over, when the game ball passes through the general gate 44, when the first round game of the fourth jackpot game is started, as shown in FIG. 60 (g), The second image display device 71 whose continuation count image KSG has been updated to “48” and the continuation count at which the display has been restored is updated to “48” is moved upward. At this time, the effect image EF is displayed in accordance with the movement of the second image display device 71.

  Then, when a game ball is won in the first grand prize opening 50, as shown in FIG. 60 (h), a prize ball number image SSG of “+15” is displayed. Each time a prize is won, a “+15” prize ball number image SSG is displayed so as not to be completely overlapped while changing its position.

  In this way, during the execution of the variable effect that will execute the specific jackpot game that continues the specific period, the temporary result display is displayed in the same manner as the variable effect that the jackpot game that ends the specific period is executed. Since the effective period of the effect button 17 is generated after the performance, the player's sense of expectation as to whether or not the specific period continues can be obtained, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  In addition, during the execution of the variation effect that the jackpot game that continues the specific period is executed, the mode transition that suggests that the specific period ends after the result display is performed (the transition to the high-accuracy short-time gaming state) Since the performance is executed, it is possible to give the player a sense of frustration that the specific period ends, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

  Further, during the execution of the specific jackpot game after the mode transition effect is executed, the payout number image THG and the continuous number image KSG displayed on the first image display device 70 before the mode transition effect is executed. Therefore, it is possible to make the player recognize that the specific period has not ended and to improve the interest of the game.

  In addition, during the execution of the specific jackpot game after the mode transition effect is executed, the display of the number of continuations displayed on the second image display device 71 before the mode transition effect is executed continues before the mode transition effect. Since it returns in the form of taking over the number of times, the player can be made aware that the specific period has not ended, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

  As a result of the variation effect in which the mode transition effect is executed, when the specific jackpot game is executed, the character “super” is not added to the continuous count image KSG and the round icon RI is not displayed. However, in the same way as the effect example shown in FIG. 58, a character “super” may be added to the continuous count image KSG, or a round icon RI may be displayed. Furthermore, the winning effect may be the same as in the example shown in FIG.

  In this embodiment, when the low-probability short-time game state ends, all payouts made by the big hit game from the big hit game, which is the first win (the first consecutive game) to the low-probability short-time game state, are paid. Although the result display (display of the result screen) in which the number of balls is displayed is not performed, such a result display may be performed. Further, the total number of payout balls displayed in the result display may be a value obtained by adding the number of payout balls paid out during the highly accurate non-short game state.

  Here, in the conventional gaming machine, it is common to determine the determination information based on the establishment of the start condition, and execute the symbol variation display based on the determination result. Among such gaming machines, there is a gaming machine that executes a special game that is advantageous to the player when the change display becomes a special result (see, for example, JP-A-2006-039963). However, the gaming machine described in the above document has a problem that the interest of gaming is poor.

  As a configuration for solving the above-described problems, according to the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, determination means for determining determination information based on establishment of a start condition, and symbol variation display based on the determination result are executed. Fluctuation display execution means, special game execution means capable of executing a special game (bonus game) advantageous to the player when the fluctuation display has a special result, and after the special game is over, the normal game state Game state control means capable of controlling to a specific game state (highly accurate non-short game state) advantageous to the player, and predetermined information display capable of displaying predetermined information (number of rounds) during the special game And the predetermined information display means is capable of continuously displaying the predetermined information even during the specific gaming state, and satisfying an update condition during the specific gaming state (for executing the small hit game). 10 game balls to winning opening is adapted to update the display of the predetermined information to ball entrance) I. By doing in this way, it becomes possible to improve the interest of the game.

  Further, as another configuration for solving the above problem, according to the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the determination means capable of determining the determination information when the dynamic condition is satisfied, and the result of the determination Fluctuation display executing means for executing a variable display of symbols (special symbols), special game executing means capable of executing a special game (big hit game) advantageous to the player when the variation display results in a special result, After the special game is over, control is made to either the first advantageous gaming state (high-probability short-time gaming state) or the second advantageous gaming state (high-probability non-short-time gaming state) that is more advantageous to the player than the first advantageous gaming state A game state control means capable of performing a first mode effect (effect according to effect mode D) in the first advantageous game state, and a second mode effect (effect mode) in the second advantageous game state. According to C And an effect control means capable of executing the first mode effect when the special game is executed during the execution of the second mode effect. It is possible to execute a suggestion effect (mode transition effect) that suggests that the action is to be performed. By doing in this way, it becomes possible to improve the interest of the game.

  Further, as another configuration for solving the above problem, according to the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, based on the determination means capable of determining the determination information when the starting condition is satisfied, and the result of the determination Fluctuation display executing means for executing a variable display of a symbol (special symbol), and a first special game (such as second, fifth, and sixth big hit games) that is advantageous to the player or the first when the variable display becomes a special result 2 special game execution means capable of executing 2 special games (first, 4th big hit game, etc.) and a specific game state (high probability) that is more advantageous to the player than the normal game state after the end of the second special game. A game state control means that can be controlled to a non-time-saving game state, and an effect according to the progress of the game, and a variable effect according to the determination result during the execution of the variable display. Possible production control means In the variation effect, a first special pattern in which a specific effect (reach effect) that expects the execution of the special game is executed and an effect result indicating the execution of the special game is obtained (the jackpot effect symbol is stopped). There are (variation effect patterns 41 to 47) and a second special pattern (variation effect patterns 38 to 40) which is an effect result indicating the execution of the special game without executing the specific effect, and the effect control means includes: When the second special game is executed in the specific game state, the variation effect can be executed in the second special pattern, and the predetermined effect (the number of rounds) being executed during the specific game state can be executed. Display) can be executed even during the second special game. By doing in this way, it becomes possible to improve the interest of the game.

  Further, as another configuration for solving the above problem, according to the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, based on the determination means capable of determining the determination information when the starting condition is satisfied, and the result of the determination Variation display execution means for executing variation display of symbols, special game execution means capable of executing a special game (bonus game) advantageous to a player when the variation display becomes a special result, and the special game A game state control means capable of controlling to a specific game state (high probability non-short game state) more advantageous to the player than the normal game state after completion, and predetermined information (number of rounds) are displayed during the special game. Predetermined information display means capable of performing a predetermined achievement effect (continuous achievement effect), and achievement effect execution means capable of executing a predetermined achievement effect, the predetermined information display means even in the specific gaming state Place The information can be continuously displayed, and the predetermined information is updated and displayed when the update condition is satisfied during the specific game state (10 game balls enter the big winning opening by executing the small hit game). The achievement effect executing means executes the predetermined achievement effect when the predetermined information becomes the specific information during the specific game state. By doing in this way, it becomes possible to improve the interest of the game.

  In the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the variable display of the first special symbol and the variable display of the second special symbol are executed simultaneously (in parallel), but the first special symbol or the second special symbol is executed. One of these may be a gaming machine that is executed with priority over the other.

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

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

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Game machine 5 Game board 44 General-purpose gate 45 1st starting opening 47 2nd starting opening 50 Large winning opening 70 1st image display apparatus 71 2nd image display apparatus 110 Main control board 110a Main CPU
120 Discharge control board 130 Production control board 130a Sub CPU

Claims (1)

Determination means capable of determining the determination information when the start condition is satisfied;
Fluctuation display executing means for executing a variable display of symbols based on the determination result;
Special game execution means capable of executing a special game advantageous to the player when the change display becomes a special result;
Game state control means capable of controlling either the first advantageous gaming state or the second advantageous gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the first advantageous gaming state after the end of the special game;
Effect control means capable of executing a first mode effect in the first advantageous game state and capable of executing a second mode effect in the second advantageous game state;
The production control means includes
A gaming machine, wherein when the special game is executed during execution of the second mode effect, a suggestion effect suggesting that the first mode effect is executed can be executed.