JP2019000757A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of increasing an interest in a game.SOLUTION: A game machine of the present invention displays quantity information for predicting that one predetermined performance out of a plurality of types of predetermined performances is to be executed in a first mode when the quantity information is first information and second information, displays the quantity information in a second mode when the quantity information is third information, and displays the quantity information in a third mode when the quantity information is fourth information. As a predetermined performance, a first performance is more easily executed than a second performance when the quantity information is the first information, the second performance may be executed when the quantity information is the second information and third information, and the third performance may be executed when the quantity information is the fourth information.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 34

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  Conventional gaming machines generally determine whether or not to execute a special game advantageous to the player, and based on the result of the determination, perform the game effect by the effect means.

  Among such gaming machines, there is one in which one quantity information for notifying that one predetermined effect of a plurality of types of predetermined effects is executed is displayed on the display means (for example, patents). Reference 1).

Japanese Patent Laying-Open No. 2015-160053

  However, the gaming machine described in the above-mentioned patent document has 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-described problems, the gaming machine of the present invention can execute a plurality of types of predetermined effects based on a determination unit that determines whether or not to execute a special game advantageous to the player, and a determination result of the determination unit. An effect execution means; and an information display means for causing the display means to display one quantity information for notifying that one predetermined effect of the plurality of kinds of predetermined effects will be executed. The predetermined effects include a first effect, a second effect that has a higher expectation that a special game will be executed than the first effect, and a third effect that has a higher expectation that a special game will be executed than the second effect. The information display means includes the first information when the quantity information is the first information, and the second information larger than the first information, and The second information can be displayed in the first mode, and the quantity information is the first information. When the third information is larger than the first information, the third information can be displayed in a second aspect different from the first aspect, and when the quantity information is the fourth information, 4 information can be displayed in a third mode in which the degree of expectation that the special game is executed is higher than that in the first mode and the second mode, and the quantity information is the first information as the predetermined effect. In some cases, the first effect is more easily executed than the second effect, and the second effect is executed when the quantity information is the second information or the third information. When the quantity information is the fourth information, the third effect may be executed.

  According to the gaming machine of the present invention, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

It is a figure which shows an example of the front view of a gaming machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the block diagram which shows the electrical structure of a gaming machine. It is a figure which shows an example of a jackpot determination table. It is a figure which shows an example of a special symbol determination table. It is a figure which shows an example of a jackpot game control table. It is a figure which shows an example of the big winning prize opening / closing control table for jackpot games. It is a figure which shows an example of a game state setting table. It is a figure which shows an example of the fluctuation pattern determination table for special symbols. It is a figure which shows an example of the prior determination table for special symbols. (A) is a figure which shows a special figure determination information storage area, (b) is a figure which shows each memory | storage part which comprises a special figure determination information storage area. It is a figure which shows the main process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the timer interruption process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the input control process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the 1st start port detection switch input process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the special figure special electric control process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the special symbol memory | storage determination process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the jackpot determination process in the main control board. It is a figure which shows the special symbol fluctuation | variation process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the special symbol stop process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the jackpot game end process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the classification of the command transmitted to a production | presentation control board from a main control board. It is a figure which shows the main process in an effect control part. It is a figure which shows the timer interruption process in an effect control part. It is a figure which shows the command analysis process in an effect control part. FIG. 25 is a diagram showing a continuation of the command analysis processing of FIG. 24. It is a figure which shows an example of the variation production pattern determination table for lose. It is a figure which shows an example of the variation production pattern determination table for jackpots. It is a figure which shows the production flow to the assault production in the fluctuation production. It is a figure which shows the production flow of assault production. It is a figure which shows the point provision effect determination process in an effect control part. It is a figure which shows an example of the provision point number determination table. It is a figure which shows an example of the provision scenario determination table for normal use. (A) is a figure which shows an example of the provision scenario determination table for special recollections, and (b) is a figure which shows an example of the provision scenario determination table for the next notice. It is a figure which shows an example of a point display mode determination table. It is a figure which shows the ransom advance notice determination process in an effect control part. It is a figure which shows an example of a random dance notice pattern determination table. It is a figure which shows the normal operation effect control process in an effect control part. It is a figure showing progress of point grant production. It is a figure which shows the example of an effect of an opening effect. It is a figure showing an example of production in the 1st first half production period. It is a figure showing the example of the 1st production in the 2nd first half production period. It is a figure showing the example of the 2nd production in the 2nd first half production period. It is a figure showing the example of the 1st production in the middle production period. It is a figure showing the example of the 2nd production in the middle production period. It is a figure showing an example of production in the 1st second half production period. It is a figure showing the example of the 1st production in the 2nd latter half production period. It is a figure which shows the 2nd production example in the 2nd second half production period. It is a figure which shows the 1st production example and the 2nd production example over the 1st and 2nd second half production period. It is a figure which shows the 3rd production example over the 1st and 2nd second half production period. It is a figure showing the example of production of the 1st awakening production. It is a figure showing the example of production of the 2nd awakening production. It is a figure which shows the example of an effect of an awakening SPSP reach production. It is a figure which shows the back operation effect control process in an effect control part. It is a figure which shows the example of an effect of a back decision light emission effect. It is a figure which shows the example of an effect of a back light effect and a back definite sound effect. It is a figure which shows the 1st modification of back operation effect control processing. It is a figure which shows the 2nd modification of back operation effect control processing. It is a figure which shows the example of an effect of a back definite sound production.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Around the opening of the glass frame 2B, an audio output device 33 including a speaker and a frame illumination device 34 having a plurality of lamps (LEDs) (a central illumination device 34a for the frame, a left illumination device 34b for the frame, a frame use) A right illuminating device 34c), an upper plate 50 for storing a plurality of game balls such as game balls paid out from a payout device 60 (not shown) provided on the back side of the game board mounting frame 2A, and an upper plate A lower plate 51 for receiving and storing a game ball that has flowed into a predetermined ball flow path (not shown) without entering 50 and a launch operation device 4 capable of performing an operation for firing the game ball are provided. ing.

  The audio output device 33 is provided at intervals in the upper two portions of the glass frame 2B, and produces an effect by sound (music, voice) by outputting BGM (background music), SE (sound effect), and the like. It has become. Also, a plurality of frame illumination devices 34 are provided around the opening, and the lighting effect is provided by changing the light irradiation direction and emission color of each lamp (LED).

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

  In addition, an effect button device 37, a selection button device 38, and an operation bar device 39, which are operation units for performing operation inputs related to various effects, are provided side by side in the left-right direction at the center front portion of the upper plate 50. It has been.

  The effect button device 37 includes an effect button 37A that can be pressed down by the player, an effect button detection switch 37a (see FIG. 2) that detects an operation on the effect button 37A, and an effect button 37A. An effect button drive motor 37b (see FIG. 2) for moving in the vertical direction is provided, and the player can input predetermined information to the gaming machine Y.

  The effect button 37A has a normal state in which the upper surface of the effect button 37A slightly protrudes upward from the surface of the upper plate 50, and the upper surface of the effect button 37A by the effect button drive motor 37b is several times higher than the normal state (about 7 to 10). It is configured to be able to change to a protruding state protruding upward.

  The selection button device 38 is provided with a cross key 38A capable of performing a selection operation in four directions, up, down, left and right, and a cross key detection switch 38a (see FIG. 2) for detecting an operation on the cross key 38A. The player can input predetermined information to the gaming machine Y.

  The operating bar device 39 includes a left operating bar 39A that can be pressed by the player from the upper left to the lower right, and a left operating bar detection switch 39a that detects an operation on the left operating bar 39A (see FIG. 2). A right operation bar 39B that can be pressed by the player from the upper right to the lower left, a right operation bar detection switch 39b (see FIG. 2) that detects an operation on the right operation bar 39B, and a left operation An operation rod vibration motor 39c (see FIG. 2) for vibrating the rod 39A and the right operation rod 39B is provided, and a player can input predetermined information to the gaming machine Y.

  Note that it is possible to detect the amount of pressing operation of at least one of the left operating rod 39A and the right operating rod 39B. In this case, a plurality of detection switches are provided on at least one of the left operating rod 39A and the right operating rod 39B. It is good to arrange in the direction of the pressing operation, and detect the amount of pressing operation in a plurality of stages.

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

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

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

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

  The launching device 41 includes a launching rail that slopes upward toward the lower left end of the game board 3, a stopper that stops the game ball at the launching position that is the tilted lower end of the launching rail, and a gaming ball that is parked at the launching position. And a launching solenoid 41b (see FIG. 2) for driving the launching member. Then, the game ball sent to the launch position by the ball feed solenoid 50b is launched toward the game area 3A by the operation of the launch member.

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

  At the position near the outer edge of the game board 3, the curved inner rail 8B, the curved outer rail 8C positioned outside the inner rail 8B, and the game ball flowing down to the lower right of the gaming area 3A are played. A guide member 8D for guiding toward the center of 3A is provided. A launch ball guide path is formed between the inner rail 8B and the outer rail 8C to guide the game ball launched by the launch device 41 to the upstream portion of the game area 3A. In addition, an out port 19 is formed in the most downstream part of the game area 3A to guide the game balls that have flowed down to the outside of the game area (the collection part of the game board mounting frame 2A).

  Near the center of the game area 3A, a so-called center case is provided with a frame-shaped decorative frame 8A that restricts the entry of the game ball into the interior, and an effect space is formed inside the decorative frame 8A. The decorative frame 8A is provided with a light guide plate device 36 so as to cover the front surface of the effect space.

  The light guide plate device 36 includes two light guide plates that are stacked so that the rear can be seen through, and a light emitting unit (LED) that faces the side surface of each light guide plate and irradiates light inside the light guide plate. Is provided. The light guide plate is provided with a reflecting portion that reflects (emits) the light emitted from the light emitting portion forward, and a predetermined pattern (an object such as a pattern or a character) is formed by the reflecting portion. . Therefore, when the light emitted from the light emitting unit is reflected by the reflecting unit, a predetermined pattern appears to appear.

  Below the game area 3A, a plurality of (four in the present embodiment) general winning holes 10 in which game balls can always win (win) are provided at intervals. When a game ball that has won (entered) 10 is detected by the general prize opening detection switch 10a (see FIG. 2), a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls are awarded as prize balls from a payout device (not shown). To be paid out.

  On both sides of the game area 3A (the left game area and the right game area), there are respectively provided general gates 11 through which game balls can pass. When detected by the switch 11a (see FIG. 2), the common symbol determination information (a random number value for determining whether to win or not, a normal symbol determination for determining the type of the normal symbol to be stopped and displayed) A random value, a random number value for determining a normal pattern variation pattern for determining a variation pattern of a normal symbol) is acquired.

  Below the game area 3A, there is provided a first start port 13 through which a game ball can always win (enter), and the game ball that has won (entered) the first start port 13 has a first start port. When detected by the detection switch 13a (see FIG. 2), a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out from the payout device 60 as prize balls. In addition, special symbol determination information (a jackpot determination random number value for determining whether or not the jackpot is determined, a special symbol determination random number value for determining the type of the special symbol to be stopped, and a reach state to be described later are generated. A reach determination random value for determining whether or not, and a special figure variation pattern determining random value for determining a variation pattern of the special symbol).

  Directly under the first start port 13, a game ball cannot be won (entered) based on the establishment of a predetermined condition (the winning of the normal symbol determination), or the game ball from a difficult closed state (normal state) The second start-up device 14 is provided, which can be won (entered) or converted into an easy open state (special state).

  The second starting port device 14 includes a second starting port 15 through which a game ball can win (enter) and a second start port detection switch that detects a winning (entrance) of the game ball to the second starting port 15. 15a (see FIG. 2), a movable member 14a for converting (variable) the second start port 15 between a closed state and an open state, and a second start port opening / closing solenoid 14b (for opening / closing the movable member 14a) 2). When the second start port 15 is in the closed state, it is impossible or difficult to win the game ball. When the second start port 15 is in the open state, Winning (balling) is possible or easy.

  In addition, when a game ball that has won (entered) the second start port 15 is detected by the second start port detection switch 15a, a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out from the payout device 60 as prize balls. It is supposed to be. Also, the special figure determination information described above is acquired.

  A closed state above the guiding member 8D and downstream of the right-hand general gate 11 is that it is impossible to win a game ball (win) based on the establishment of a predetermined condition (determined as a big win in the big hit determination). There is provided a large winning opening device 16 that is converted from an (normal state) to an open state (special state) in which a game ball can be won (entered).

  The big prize opening device 16 includes a big prize opening 17 through which a game ball can be won (entered), and a big prize opening detection switch 17a for detecting the winning (ball entry) of the game ball into the big prize opening 17. An open / close member 16a that converts (variates) the big prize opening 17 into a closed state and an open state, and a big prize opening opening / closing solenoid 16b (see FIG. 2) for opening and closing the open / close member 16a are provided. When the grand prize opening 17 is in the closed state, it becomes impossible or difficult to win the game ball. When the big prize opening 17 is in the open state, the game ball wins ( Entry) is possible or easy.

  When a game ball that has won (entered) the big winning opening 17 is detected by the big winning opening detection switch 17a (see FIG. 2), a predetermined number (for example, 15) of gaming balls are awarded from the payout device 60. It is paid out as a ball.

The first start port 13 can be won (entered) through the left area of the game area 3A, but can be won through the right area of the game area 3A. (Entering ball) is impossible.
In addition, in the winning (winning) to the second starting port 15, the normal gate 11 that triggers the control of the second starting port 15 to the open state is selected by either the left region or the right region of the game region 3 </ b> A. Since it is also provided in the area, a game ball that has passed through either the left area or the right area of the game area 3A can enter, but the game ball that has passed through the right area of the game area 3A is a guide member. Since it is guided to the second starting port 15 by 8D, it is easier to win (win) the second starting port 15 than the game ball passing through the left side region of the game region 3A. For this reason, in the short-time gaming state to be described later, it is advantageous for the player to fire a game ball toward the right area of the game area 3A (so-called right hit).
In addition, the game winning ball 17 can enter a game ball that has passed through the right region of the game area 3A, but cannot enter a game ball that has passed through the left region of the game region 3A. Yes. That is, the first start port 13, the second start port 15, and the big winning port 17 can play game balls separately.

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

  The first special symbol display 20 is a display for performing a variable display of the first special symbol for informing the result of the first special symbol determination performed based on the winning (winning) of the game ball to the first starting port 13. The second special symbol display 21 displays a variation display of the second special symbol for notifying the result of the second special symbol determination performed based on the winning of the game ball to the second starting port 15 (ball-in). The normal symbol display 22 is a display for performing normal symbol variation display for notifying the result of the normal symbol determination performed based on the passage (entrance ball) of the game ball to the general symbol gate 11. It is a display.

The first special symbol determination is based on the determination result by determining whether or not it is a “hit” based on the special symbol determination information acquired based on the winning (winning) of the game ball to the first starting port 13. The first special symbol to be stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 20 is determined, and the variation pattern of the first special symbol is determined.
When the first special symbol determination is performed, the first special symbol display 20 displays a variation of the first special symbol and stops the first special symbol indicating the result of the first special symbol determination after a predetermined time has elapsed. Display is performed. That is, the stop display of the first special symbol is a notification of the result of the first special symbol determination.

The second special symbol determination is based on the determination result by determining whether or not it is a “hit” based on the special symbol determination information acquired based on the winning (winning) of the game ball to the second starting port 15. The second special symbol to be stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 21 is determined, and the variation pattern of the second special symbol is determined.
When the second special symbol determination is performed, the second special symbol display 21 displays a variation of the second special symbol and stops the second special symbol indicating the result of the second special symbol determination after a predetermined time has elapsed. Display is performed. That is, the stop display of the second special symbol is a notification of the result of the second special symbol determination.

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

  In the present embodiment, “big hit” means that the right to execute a big hit game (special game) is acquired as a big win in the special symbol determination. The “big hit game (special game)” means that a round game in which the big prize opening 17 is opened and closed in a predetermined manner is performed a predetermined number of times (for example, 2, 4, or 16 times).

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

In the normal symbol determination, it is determined whether or not it is “winning” based on the general symbol determination information acquired based on the passage of the game ball to the normal symbol gate 11, and the normal symbol display 22 is determined based on the determination result. The normal symbol to be stopped and displayed is determined, and the variation pattern of the normal symbol is determined.
When the normal symbol determination is performed, the normal symbol display unit 22 displays the variation of the normal symbol, and after the predetermined time has elapsed, the normal symbol indicating the result of the normal symbol determination is displayed. That is, the normal symbol stop display is a notification of the result of the normal symbol determination.

  The normal symbol display 22 is composed of one or a plurality of LEDs, and the LEDs blink at a predetermined interval or order in the normal symbol variation display. When the normal symbol is stopped and displayed, one or a plurality of LEDs are lit in a mode indicating the result of the normal symbol determination (a mode indicating the type of the normal symbol). That is, the hit type described later can be determined by the lighting state of the LED of the normal symbol display 22.

  In the present embodiment, “winning” means that the right to execute a winning game (auxiliary game) has been acquired as a result of the normal symbol determination. “Hit game (auxiliary game)” means that the second start port 15 is opened and closed in a predetermined manner.

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

  The first special symbol hold indicator 23 is composed of two LEDs arranged on the left and right, and the number of special figure determination information stored based on the winning (entry) of the game ball to the first start port 13, that is, the first This is for displaying the number of rights (hereinafter referred to as “first hold”) for performing one special symbol determination, and lights or blinks in a manner indicating the number of first hold. In the present embodiment, up to four first holds are stored, but the number may be less than or more than four.

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

  The second special symbol hold indicator 24 is constituted by two LEDs arranged on the left and right sides, and the number of special figure determination information stored based on the winning of a game ball (entry ball) to the second starting port 15, that is, the first 2 This is for displaying the number of rights (hereinafter referred to as “second hold”) for performing the special symbol determination, and lights up or blinks in a manner indicating the number of the second hold. In the present embodiment, up to four second holds are stored, but the number may be less than four or more.

  In addition, when there is one second hold, the LED on the left side of the second special symbol hold indicator 24 is lit, and when there are two second holds, two LEDs of the second special symbol hold indicator 24 Lights up. In addition, when there are three second holds, the LED on the left side of the second special symbol hold indicator 24 blinks and the right LED is lit. When there are four second holds, the second special symbol hold The two LEDs on the display 24 flash. In the following description, “the number of first holds” may be expressed as “first number of holds” and “number of second holds” may be expressed as “second number of holds”.

  The normal symbol hold indicator 25 is composed of two LEDs arranged on the left and right sides, and determines the number of the general symbol determination information stored based on the winning (entering) of the game ball to the normal symbol gate 11, that is, the normal symbol determination. This is for displaying the number of rights to perform (hereinafter referred to as “general map hold”), and lights up or blinks in a manner indicating the number of general map hold. In the present embodiment, up to four general-purpose holds are stored, but the number may be less than or more than four.

  When there is one common symbol hold, the LED on the left side of the normal symbol hold indicator 25 is lit, and when there are two common symbol hold indicators, the two LEDs on the normal symbol hold indicator 25 are lit. In addition, when there are three common symbol holds, the LED on the left side of the normal symbol hold indicator 25 blinks and the right LED lights up. When there are four common symbol holds, the normal symbol hold indicator 25 Two LEDs flash. In the following, “the number of reserved general maps” may be expressed as “the number of reserved general maps”.

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

  An image display device 30 composed of a liquid crystal display is provided in the center rear part of the effect space, a first movable effect member 80a is provided in the upper part of the effect space, and a “sword” is located in the right part of the effect space. A second movable effect member 80b that imitates the shutter, and a third movable effect member 80c that imitates a shutter on the left and right of the effect space located behind the first movable effect member 80a and the second movable effect member 80b. Is provided.

  The image display device 30 displays various effects according to the progress of the game. As the effect display, the variation display of the effect symbols TZ1 to TZ3 executed when the customer waiting demonstration effect or the special symbol change display that is performed when the special symbol change display is not performed (so-called so-called change display). , Game effects called variable effects).

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

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

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

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

  Further, during the variation display of the effect symbols TZ1 to TZ3, various effect images such as background images and characters, movies, and the like are displayed on the image display device 30 according to the result of the special symbol determination, so that the big hit game (Special game) The expectation to be executed (hereinafter referred to as “big hit expectation”) is increased.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The panel drive device 35 includes a first movable effect member 80a (effect agent), a second movable effect member 80b (effect agent), a third movable effect member 80c (effect agent), and each movable effect member. A solenoid or motor for moving (operating) the motor is provided.

  The first movable effect member 80a has the upper part of the display unit of the image display device 30 as a standby position (reference position), and is lowered to an effect position that is near the center of the display unit of the image display device 30, or is raised to the standby position. It is possible to perform a motion effect. Moreover, the 1st movable production | presentation member 80a is provided with the light emission part (LED etc.), and it can perform the light emission effect by light-emitting the said light emission part.

  The second movable effect member 80b is composed of a sheath portion 80b1 that imitates a sheath and a blade portion 80b2 that is housed in the sheath, and the sheath portion 80b1 and the blade portion 80b2 serve as a fulcrum of the display portion of the image display device 30. It is possible to perform an operation effect of tilting toward the center or moving the blade part up and down. Moreover, the 2nd movable production | presentation member 80b is provided with the light emission part (LED etc.), and it is possible to perform the light emission effect by light-emitting the said light emission part.

  The third movable effect member 80c includes a left shutter member having the left side of the image display device 30 as a standby position and a right shutter member having the right side of the image display device 30 as a standby position, and the left shutter member and the right shutter member. Can move toward the center of the image display device 30 or move toward the standby position. Further, at least one of the left shutter member and the right shutter member is provided with a light emitting unit (LED or the like), and a light emission effect can be performed by emitting light from the light emitting unit.

  It should be noted that the operation effect and the light emission effect by the first movable effect member 80a, the second movable effect member 80b, and the third movable effect member 80c are executed at a predetermined timing during the variation display of the effect symbols TZ1 to TZ3. However, an operation effect or a light emission effect may be performed based on the operation of the operation unit described above.

  On the back side of the game board mounting frame 2A and the game board 3, a main control board 110 (see FIG. 2) for comprehensively controlling the progress of the game, and a payout device 60 according to information commands from the main control board 110 A payout control board 120 (see FIG. 2) that controls the effects, an effect control board 130 (see FIG. 2) that controls effects in response to information commands from the main control board 110, and various control boards (main control board 110). , A payout control board 120 and an effect control board 130) for supplying power supply voltage (see FIG. 2), and game information for outputting game information (game signal) to the outside of the gaming machine An output terminal board 100 (see FIG. 2) is provided.

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

  The main control board 110 comprehensively controls the progress (basic operation) of the game. The main control board 110 includes a main CPU 110a that performs arithmetic processing, a main ROM 110b that stores a game control program and the like, and a main control one-chip microcomputer 110m that includes a main RAM 110c that serves as a work area at the time of arithmetic processing. Input port and output port. The main CPU 110a receives an operation clock from a crystal oscillator (not shown), reads a program stored in the main ROM 110b, performs arithmetic processing related to the game while using the main RAM 110c, and thereby various devices related to the progress of the game. Control or transmit a predetermined information command based on the result of arithmetic processing to the payout control board 120, the effect control board 130, or the like.

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

  The input port of the main control board 110 includes a general winning opening detection switch 10a, a general gate detection switch 11a, a first starting opening detection switch 13a, a second starting opening detection switch 15a, a large winning opening detection switch 17a, and a payout. A control board 120 and the like are connected. Detection signals and the like from various detection switches are input to the main control board 110 through the input port, and control processing according to the detection signals is performed.

  The output port of the main control board 110 includes a second start opening / closing solenoid 14b, a special winning opening opening / closing solenoid 16b, a first special symbol display 20, a second special symbol display 21, a normal symbol display 22, and a first special display. The symbol hold indicator 23, the second special symbol hold indicator 24, the normal symbol hold indicator 25, and the game information output terminal board 100 are connected. Via an output port, a drive control signal for controlling various solenoids, a display control signal for controlling various displays, and a game information output terminal board 100 are notified to the outside of the gaming machine (such as a hall computer). Game information and the like are output.

  The payout control board 120 controls the payout of the game ball and the launch of the game ball based on the reception of the information related to the payout from the main control board 110. The payout control board 120 includes a payout CPU 120a that performs arithmetic processing, a payout ROM 120b that stores a payout program, a payout RAM 120c that serves as a work area during the arithmetic processing, an input port for the payout control board, and an output port. Yes. The payout CPU 120a receives an operation clock from a crystal oscillator (not shown), reads out a payout control program stored in the payout ROM 120b, and performs a calculation process related to payout of the game ball while using the payout RAM 120c. Or predetermined information based on the result of the arithmetic processing is transmitted to the main control board 110, the effect control board 130, or the like.

  An open detection switch 42a, a lower pan full detection switch 51a, a payout ball detection switch 60a provided in the payout device 60, a touch sensor 40a, a firing volume 40b, and the like are connected to input ports of the payout control board 120.

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

  In the payout control board 120, when an opening detection signal indicating that the game board mounting frame 2A or the glass frame 2B is opened is input from the opening detection switch 42a, an opening error designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 130. In the effect control board 130, when an opening error designation command is received, an opening error notification is performed.

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

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

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

  The effect control board 130 receives information from the main control board 110 and controls an effect related to the game. The effect control board 130 includes a sub CPU 130a that performs arithmetic processing, a sub ROM 130b that stores an effect control program, an effect control unit 130m that includes a sub RAM 130c that serves as a work area during the arithmetic processing, an audio processor 150a, audio data, and the like. An audio control unit 150 including a stored audio ROM 150b, a VDP (Video Display Processor) 160a as an image processor, a CGROM 160b in which image data and the like are stored, and a frame for temporarily storing drawing data generated from the image data An image control unit 160 composed of a VRAM 160c having a buffer and the like, an overall control unit 140 that controls the audio control unit 150 and the image control unit 160 in an integrated manner, a frame illumination device 34, a panel drive device 35, and Production button drive mode A lamp control unit 170 for controlling the data 37b, an effect control input port, an output port, and the like.

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

  The effect button detection switch 37a, the cross key detection switch 38a, the left operation bar detection switch 39a, the right operation bar detection switch 39b, and the like are connected to the input port of the effect control board 130. On the effect control board 130, an effect button detection signal indicating that the effect button 37A has been operated is input from the effect button detection switch 37a, or a cross key detection indicating that the cross key 38A has been operated from the cross key detection switch 38a. Signal (upper cross key detection signal, left cross key detection signal, lower cross key detection signal, right cross key detection signal) is input, or left operation bar detection signal or right operation indicating that the left operation bar 39A has been operated. When a right operation bar detection signal indicating that the bar 39B has been operated is input, a process for performing an effect corresponding to the detection signal is performed.

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

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

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

This animation pattern is referred to when displaying the animation that constitutes the specific content of the effect by the image, and the animation pattern is associated with the animation scene information, the display order of each animation scene, and the like.
The animation scene information includes weight frame (display time), target data (sprite identification number, transfer source address, etc.), drawing parameters (sprite display position, display magnification, transmittance, etc.), drawing method. Various information such as a duty ratio that is a luminance parameter of the image display device 30 is included.

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

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

  The VDP 160a generates drawing data as a source of a video signal (RGB signal or the like) based on information (display list, drawing command, etc.) from the overall control unit 140 (overall CPU 140a) and image data stored in the CGROM 160b. The image data is material data representing individual images such as images (frames) to be displayed on the image display device 30, for example, effect symbol images, background images constituting the background of the effect symbols, character images, and serif images. . On the other hand, the drawing data is synthetic data representing an image of the entire frame formed by combining (superimposing) individual images.

The CGROM 160b includes a flash memory, an EEPROM, an EPROM, a mask ROM, and the like, and compresses image data (sprite, movie), etc., which is a collection of pixel information in a predetermined range of pixels (for example, 32 × 32 pixels). I remember it.
The pixel information is composed of color number information for specifying a color number for each pixel and an α value indicating the transparency of the image. The CGROM 160b is read in units of image data by the VDP 160a, and image processing is performed in units of image data of this frame.

  The CGROM 160b stores palette data in which color number information for specifying a color number and display color information for actually displaying colors are associated with each other without being compressed. The CGROM 160b may have a configuration in which only a part of the image data is compressed without being compressed. As a movie compression method, various known compression methods such as MPEG4 can be used.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The backup power supply circuit 183 includes a capacitor that stores electricity when the gaming machine Y is energized. When a power interruption occurs, the backup power supply voltage stored in the capacitor is stored in the main RAM 110c of the main control board 110, and , To the payout RAM 120c of the payout control board 120. As a result, the stored contents of the main RAM 110c and the payout RAM 120c are retained even in the event of a power outage (power failure), and the state of the game before the power outage (power outage) occurs after recovery from power outage (power outage). Can be recovered. Note that backup power may be supplied to the effect control board 130.

(Description of gaming state)
Next, the gaming state when the game progresses will be described. In the present embodiment, there are “low probability gaming state” and “high probability gaming state” as states related to jackpot determination, and “non-short-time gaming state” and “time-short gaming state” as states related to winning determination. The state relating to the jackpot determination (low probability gaming state, high probability gaming state) and the state relating to the hit determination (non-short-time gaming state, short-time gaming state) can be associated with each other or can be made independent. .

  In this embodiment, a “low-probability non-short-time gaming state (normal game state)” that is a low-probability gaming state and non-short-time gaming state, and a “high-probability time-short gaming state (specific game) that is a high-probability gaming state and short-time gaming state. State) ”, but“ low-probability short-time gaming state ”that is a low-probability gaming state and short-time gaming state and“ high-probability non-short-time gaming state ”that is a high-probability gaming state and non-short-time gaming state are provided. Also good. Note that the initial gaming state of the gaming machine Y after the power is turned on is set to the “low probability non-short gaming state (normal gaming state)”.

  In the present embodiment, the “low probability gaming state” means the probability of being determined to be a jackpot in the jackpot determination based on the winning of a game ball (entering a ball) at the first starting port 13 or the second starting port 15. However, it refers to a gaming state set as low as 1/300, for example. On the other hand, the “high probability gaming state” refers to a gaming state set with a high probability (for example, 1/60) that is determined to be a big hit compared to the low probability gaming state. Therefore, in the “high probability gaming state”, it is easier to determine a big hit than in the “low probability gaming state”.

  It should be noted that the trigger for the transition from the low-probability gaming state to the high-probability gaming state is that it is determined to be a jackpot, and the timing for changing from the low-probability gaming state to the high-probability gaming state ended the jackpot gaming Later. In the present embodiment, the jackpot that triggers the transition to the high probability gaming state is referred to as “probability jackpot”.

  In the present embodiment, the “non-short-time gaming state” means that the average fluctuation time of the normal symbol corresponding to the determination result is “time-short gaming state” in the hit determination based on the passage of the game ball to the general-purpose gate 11. A game state in which the opening time of the second start port 15 when it is set to be longer and it is determined to be a hit is easily set shorter than the “short-time game state”. For example, when a game ball passes through the normal figure gate 11, a hit determination is made, and the normal symbol display is performed on the normal symbol display 22. However, the normal symbol is displayed after 30 seconds from the start of the variable display. To do. And when the result of a hit determination is a win, after the stop display of a normal symbol, the 2nd starting port 15 is controlled to an open state for 0.2 second.

  On the other hand, the “short-time gaming state” means that, in the hit determination based on the passing of the game ball to the general gate 11, the average variation time of the normal symbol corresponding to the determination result is from the “non-short-time gaming state”. Is set to be short, and the opening time of the second start port 15 when it is determined to be a win is, for example, 2.6 seconds, which means a gaming state that is likely to be set longer than the “non-short gaming state”.

  Furthermore, in the “non-short game state”, the probability of being determined to be a hit in the hit determination is set as low as, for example, 1/128, and in the “short time game state”, the probability of being determined to be a win in the hit determination is, for example, 127/128 is set high. Therefore, in the “short-time gaming state”, the second start port 15 is more easily controlled in the open state when the game ball passes through the normal gate 11 than in the “non-short-time gaming state”. Thus, in the “short-time gaming state”, the player can advantageously advance the game without consuming the game ball.

  In this embodiment, the “short-time gaming state” is more advantageous than the “non-short-time gaming state” in terms of the normal symbol variation time, the opening time of the second start port 15, and the probability of being determined to be a win. It is set to be. However, the “short-time gaming state” is set so that only one or two of the fluctuation time of the normal symbol, the opening time of the second start port 15, and the probability determined to be a win are advantageous. May be.

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

(Big hit judgment table)
FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating an example of a jackpot determination table for determining whether or not a jackpot. Specifically, FIG. 3A is a jackpot determination table for the first special symbol that is referred to when the jackpot determination is performed based on the winning of the game ball to the first start port 13, and FIG. ) Is a jackpot determination table for the second special symbol that is referred to when the jackpot determination is made based on the winning of the game ball to the second starting port 15.

  As shown in FIGS. 3A and 3B, the jackpot determination table associates the probability gaming state, the jackpot determination random value, and the determination result. The main CPU 110a refers to the jackpot determination table shown in FIG. 3 (a) or FIG. 3 (b), and determines whether the jackpot or loss is based on the current probability gaming state and the acquired jackpot determination random number. Is determined.

  The probability of being determined to be a big hit in the low probability gaming state is 1/300, and the probability of being determined to be a big hit in the high probability gaming state is about 5 times higher to 1/60. In addition, you may set the probability determined to be jackpot to arbitrary values, such as 3 times or 10 times.

(Special symbol determination table)
FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating an example of a special symbol determination table for determining the type of special symbol to be stopped and displayed. Specifically, FIG. 4A is a jackpot special symbol determination table that is referred to when determining the type of the special symbol to be stopped and displayed when it is determined that the jackpot is determined, and FIG. This is a loss special symbol determination table that is referred to when determining the type of special symbol to be stopped and displayed when it is determined.

  As shown in FIG. 4 (a), the special symbol determination table for jackpots includes the type of starting opening where the game ball has won, a random number for determining special symbols, the types of jackpot special symbols, and the types of jackpot special symbols. And the special symbol stop data corresponding to the special symbol stop data transmitted to the special control board 130 as information indicating the type of special jackpot symbol.

  As shown in FIG. 4B, in the special symbol determination table for losing, the type of the starting opening where the game ball has won, the random number for determining the special symbol, the type of special losing symbol, and the type of special losing symbol Is associated with an effect symbol designation command transmitted to the effect control board 130 as information indicating the type of the lost special symbol. It should be noted that a plurality of lost special symbols may be determined even when a game ball wins the first start port 13 or when a game ball wins the second start port 15.

  The main CPU 110a refers to the special symbol determination table shown in FIG. 4, and determines the type of special symbol (special symbol stop data) based on the type of the start port where the game ball has won and the special symbol determination random value. Then, an effect designating command as information indicating the determined special symbol type (special symbol stop data) is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c.

  Here, as will be described later, the type of jackpot game (see FIG. 5) and the game state after the jackpot game (see FIG. 7) are determined by the type of special jackpot symbol (special figure stop data). Therefore, it can be said that the type of the jackpot special symbol determines the type of the jackpot game and the game state after the jackpot game ends.

(Big hit game control table)
FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating an example of a jackpot game control table for determining the progress of a jackpot game (special game) to be executed when it is determined that the jackpot is a jackpot. In the jackpot game control table, the special figure stop data indicating the type of the jackpot special symbol, the opening time of the jackpot game (special game), the opening designation command to be transmitted to the effect control board 130 at the start of the opening, the prize winning port 17 The number of the big winning opening / closing control table for determining the opening / closing mode, the ending time of the jackpot game (special game), and the ending designation command transmitted to the effect control board 130 at the start of the ending are associated with each other.

  The main CPU 110a refers to the jackpot game control table shown in FIG. 5, determines the opening time, the big opening / closing control table, and the ending time based on the special figure stop data, and sends the opening designation command and the ending designation command to the main RAM 110c. Is set in the transmission data storage area. In addition, since the number of rounds of the jackpot game (special game) is determined by determining the type of the big prize opening / closing table, FIG. 5 supplements the number of rounds of the jackpot game (special game). It has been described.

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

  The main CPU 110a specifies the opening / closing mode (opening / closing pattern) of the big winning opening 17 with reference to the big winning game big winning opening / closing control table shown in FIG. 6, and stores it in the first big winning opening opening / closing control table (TBL.No01). The first big hit game is executed based on the second big prize opening / closing control table (TBL.No02), and the second big win game is executed based on the third big prize opening / closing control table (TBL.No03). A third jackpot game is executed.

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

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

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

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

  According to the third big prize opening / closing control table (TBL.No = 03), the opening / closing member 16a is operated, and the big prize opening 17 on the right side of the game area 3A is changed from one round to two rounds per round. A third jackpot game that is released until 0.18 seconds is executed.

  However, if a prescribed number (9) of game balls wins the big winning opening 17 before the opening time elapses, one round of game is completed. And when the game of 2 rounds is complete | finished, the 3rd big hit game will be complete | finished. From the first round to the second round, since the opening time of the big winning opening 17 is extremely short and it is difficult to obtain a prize ball, the third big hit game can be said to be a sudden probability variable big hit game of 0 rounds.

(Game state setting table)
FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating an example of a game state setting table for setting a game state after the end of the jackpot game (special game). The game state setting table includes special figure stop data indicating the type of special symbol, a short-time game state, a short-time game number (J) that is the number of variable symbols that can be executed in the short-time game state, and a probability game. The state and the high-probability game count (X) that is the number of times of the variable display of special symbols that can be executed in the high-probability game state are associated with each other.

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

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

(Variation pattern determination table for special symbols)
FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating an example of a special pattern variation pattern determination table for determining a special symbol variation pattern. The special symbol variation pattern determination table includes special symbol stop data indicating the type of the special symbol, a reach determination random number value, a special symbol hold number (U1 or U2), and a special symbol variation pattern determination random value. Is transmitted to the effect control board 130 as information indicating the selection rate (%) of the variation pattern of each special symbol, the variation pattern of the selected special symbol, the variation time of the special symbol, and the variation pattern of the special symbol. A special figure variation pattern designation command is associated.

  Therefore, the “special symbol variation pattern” is information that can specify at least the jackpot determination result and the special symbol variation time. In the present embodiment, since the reach is always performed at the time of the big hit, the reach determination random value is not referred to, but the reach is not executed even at the big hit. It may be provided and a random number value for reach determination may be referred to.

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

  The main CPU 110a refers to the special symbol variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 8, and the special symbol stop data, the reach determination random number value, the number of special symbols held (U1 or U2), and the variation pattern of each special symbol. Based on the selection rate (%), the variation pattern of the special symbol and the variation time of the special symbol are determined. Then, a special figure variation pattern designation command corresponding to the determined special symbol variation pattern is transmitted to the effect control board 130.

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

  Here, as the production contents, “normal fluctuation” and “shortening fluctuation” mean that a plurality of production symbols TZ1 to TZ3 fluctuate at high speed and stop and display without reaching, The variation time is set so that the relationship of normal variation> shortening variation is established.

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

“Normal reach” means a reach with low expectation of jackpot where two effect symbols TZ1 and TZ3 temporarily stop and the remaining one effect symbol TZ2 fluctuates. In the present embodiment, although not a big hit by “normal reach”, a big hit may be made by “normal reach”.
“SP reach” means a super reach with a higher degree of expectation of jackpot than a normal reach. For example, it refers to a mode in which the production symbol TZ2 that has not been temporarily stopped undergoes a special change or a special character is displayed.
“SPSP reach” means a special reach that is performed after super reach and has a higher expectation of jackpot than super reach.
Further, the “full rotation reach” means a mode in which the combination of a plurality of effect symbols TZ1 to TZ3 for notifying the jackpot is all in a state of varying at a low speed, and in this embodiment, the jackpot is determined to be a jackpot. It means reach that is only executed when.

  The expectation of jackpots related to the production contents is higher in the order of normal fluctuation (shortening fluctuation) <normal reach <SP reach <SPSP reach <full turn reach, and it is a reach that determines that the full turn reach will be a big hit. ing.

  “Pseudo-continuous notice” means “the number of times of execution of pseudo-continuous notice”, and “pseudo-continuous notice” means that during the variation display of the special symbol corresponding to one jackpot determination, the production symbol TZ1 This means a notice in a variation mode in which the change of the effect symbols TZ1 to TZ3 and the temporary stop (so-called pseudo-change) are performed a plurality of times by temporarily changing TZ3 temporarily and then changing again.

(Preliminary judgment table for special symbols)
FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating an example of a special symbol predetermination table for preliminarily determining special figure determination information. The special symbol pre-judgment table includes the type of start opening where a game ball has won, a random number for jackpot determination, a random number for determining a special symbol, a random value for reaching determination, and a random for determining a special pattern variation pattern. The selection rate (%) of the scheduled variation pattern of each special symbol based on the numerical value, the scheduled variation pattern of the selected special symbol, and the start opening prize transmitted to the effect control board 130 as information indicating the scheduled variation pattern of the special symbol. A designation command (start winning information) is associated.

  Here, it is possible to determine in advance whether it is “big hit” or “losing” by the random number for jackpot determination obtained when the game ball enters the start opening, and the special symbol type (special The type of game and the presence / absence of transition to a high-probability gaming state can also be determined in advance. In addition, because the reach determination random number value and the selection rate (%) of the scheduled variation pattern of each special symbol, it is possible to determine in advance the scheduled variation pattern of special symbols (whether or not reach occurs, type of reach), etc. The start opening prize designation command (start prize information) can include information such as the type of jackpot, a special symbol scheduled variation pattern (effect contents), and the like.

  The main CPU 110a refers to the special symbol pre-determination table shown in FIG. 9, and the type of the start opening where the game ball has won, the jackpot determination random value, the special symbol determination random value, the reach determination random value, and Based on the selection rate (%), the planned variation pattern of the special symbol is determined. 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.

  Note that the special symbol prior determination table shown in FIG. 9 is similar to the special symbol variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. However, the special symbol pre-judgment table shown in FIG. 9 is used when a game ball is won (entered) at the start opening, whereas the special symbol variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 8 is a special symbol variation. It is different in that it is used at the start. In addition, it is different whether or not the “holding number” is referred to. Therefore, in the special symbol pre-determination table shown in FIG. 9, it is possible to determine the type of jackpot or reach, but it is impossible to determine only “normal fluctuation” and “shortening fluctuation” (FIG. 9). (Refer to “first variation pattern 1 or 2”).

  Further, the special symbol pre-determination table shown in FIG. 9 is a special symbol pre-determination table referred to in the low-probability gaming state, but although not shown, the special symbol is referred to in the high-probability gaming state. Is also stored in the main ROM 110b. The special symbol pre-determination table referred to in the high-probability gaming state is configured in the same manner as the special symbol pre-determination table shown in FIG. 9, but “big hit” or “losing” is determined in advance. The value of the jackpot determination random number for determining the difference is different.

(Various storage areas)
FIG. 10 is a diagram showing various storage areas set in the main RAM 110c. Specifically, FIG. 10A shows special figure determination information (random number for jackpot determination, random for determining special symbols) acquired when a game ball wins the first start port 13 or the second start port 15. FIG. 10B is a diagram illustrating a special figure determination information storage area in which numerical values, random numbers for reach determination, and random numbers for determining special figure variation patterns) are stored. FIG. 10B illustrates each of the special figure determination information storage areas. It is a figure which shows a memory | storage part.

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

  The number of undetermined (fluctuation display is not executed) special figure determination information stored in the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit of the first special figure determination information hold storage area is the first hold number (U1). The number of hold icons corresponding to the undetermined (non-executed variable display) special figure determination information is displayed in the first hold icon display area 30a and stored in the second special figure determination information hold storage area. The number of the special figure determination information becomes the second hold number (U2), and the number of hold icons corresponding to the undetermined special figure determination information is displayed in the second hold icon display area 30b, and the special figure determination information execution storage is performed. The variation icon corresponding to the special figure determination information during the variation display (variation effect) stored in the region is displayed in the variation icon display region 30c.

  As shown in FIG. 10B, each storage unit has a jackpot determination random value storage area for storing the jackpot determination random value and a special symbol determination random number for storing the special symbol determination random value. Divided into a numerical value storage area, a reach determination random number value storage area for storing reach determination random number values, and a special figure variation pattern determination random value storage area for storing special figure variation pattern determination random value values ing.

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

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

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

(Main processing of main control board)
The main process of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 11 is a diagram showing main processing in the main control board 110.

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

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

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

  In step S30, the main CPU 110a, in step S30, the big hit determination initial random number value that becomes the update initial value of the jackpot determination random value, the big hit symbol initial random value that becomes the update initial value of the special symbol determination random value, and the normal symbol determination random number An initial value random number update process is performed to update an initial random number value for determining a normal symbol that is an initial value for updating a numerical value, and an initial random number value for stopping a normal symbol that is an initial value for updating a random number value for stopping a normal diagram. Thereafter, the processes in step S20 and step S30 are repeated.

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

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

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

  In step S110, the main CPU 110a updates the special symbol time counter, updates the special game timer counter such as the opening time of the special electric accessory, updates the normal symbol time counter, and opens and closes the movable member 14a. Time control processing for updating various timer counters such as update processing is performed. Specifically, the main CPU 110a performs a process of subtracting 1 from the special symbol time counter, the special game timer counter, the normal symbol time counter, the start / release timer counter, and the start / close timer counter.

  In step S120, the main CPU 110a performs a random number update process for the jackpot determination random number value, the special symbol determination random number value, the normal symbol determination random number value, the general symbol stop random number value, and the normal time random number value.

  Specifically, the main CPU 110a updates each random number value and random number counter by adding +1. When the added random number counter exceeds the maximum value in the random number range (when the random number counter makes one revolution), the random number counter is returned to 0, and each random number value is newly updated from the initial random number value at that time. .

  In step S130, the main CPU 110a updates the initial random number value for jackpot determination, the initial random number value for jackpot symbol, the initial random number value for normal symbol determination, and the initial random number value for normal symbol stop in step S130, as in step S30. Perform update processing.

  In step S200, the main CPU 110a performs input control processing. In this process, the main CPU 110a inputs inputs to the general winning opening detection switch 10a, the large winning opening detection switch 17a, the first starting opening detection switch 13a, the second starting opening detection switch 15a, and the general gate detection switch 11a. If there is an input, an input control process for setting predetermined data is performed. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S300, the main CPU 110a performs special figure special electric control processing for performing jackpot determination, special symbol fluctuation display control, opening / closing control of the special winning opening 17, and game state control. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

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

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

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

  And the process which determines whether the common symbol determination information memorize | stored in the 0th memory | storage part of the normal symbol holding | maintenance storage area is a random value corresponding to "winning" is performed.

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

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

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

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

  In step S600, the main CPU 110a performs data creation processing of external information data, start opening / closing solenoid data, special winning opening opening / closing solenoid data, special symbol display data, normal symbol display device data, and storage number designation command.

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

  In addition, the main CPU 110a uses the special symbol created in S600 to turn on the LEDs of the first special symbol indicator 20, the second special symbol indicator 21, and the normal symbol indicator 22 in the output control process. Display device output processing for outputting display device data and normal symbol display device data is performed.

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

  In step S800, the main CPU 110a restores the information saved in step S100 to the register of the main CPU 110a.

(Input control processing of main control board)
The input control process of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 13 is a diagram showing input control processing in the main control board 110.

  In step S210, the main CPU 110a performs a general winning opening detection switch input process. In this general winning opening detection switch input process, it is determined whether or not a detection signal is input from the general winning opening detection switch 10a. If there is no input of a detection signal from the general winning opening detection switch 10a, the process proceeds to the next step as it is. When a detection signal is input from the general winning opening detection switch 10a, predetermined data is added to the prize winning counter for the general winning opening and updated, and then the process proceeds to the next step.

  In step S220, the main CPU 110a performs a special winning opening detection switch input process. In this special winning opening detection switch input process, it is determined whether or not a detection signal is input from the special winning opening detection switch 17a. If there is no detection signal input from the big prize opening detection switch 17a, the process proceeds to the next step. When a detection signal from the big prize opening detection switch 17a is inputted, predetermined data is added to the prize ball counter for the big prize opening and updated, and game balls won in the big prize opening 17 are counted. After adding 1 to the number (C) storage area of the big winning mouth and updating it, the processing is moved to the next step.

  In step S230, the main CPU 110a performs a first start port detection switch input process. In this first start port detection switch input process, it is determined whether a detection signal from the first start port detection switch 13a has been input, that is, whether or not the game ball has won the first start port 13, and a predetermined value is determined. Set the data. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S240, the main CPU 110a performs a second start port detection switch input process. In the second start port detection switch input process, the same process as the first start port detection switch input process shown in FIG.

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

  In step S250, the main CPU 110a performs a general gate detection switch input process. In the normal gate detection switch input process, it is determined whether or not a detection signal is input from the general gate detection switch 11a. If no detection signal is input from the normal gate detection switch 11a, the general gate detection switch input process is terminated, and the current input control process is terminated.

  When a detection signal is input from the general gate detection switch 11a, it is determined whether or not the data set in the normal symbol holding number (G) storage area is less than 4, and the normal symbol holding number (G ) If the storage area is less than 4, add 1 to the normal symbol reservation number (G) storage area. If the normal symbol hold number (G) storage area is not less than 4, the normal gate detection switch input process is terminated, and the current input control process is terminated.

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

(Input processing for the first start port detection switch on the main control board)
The first start port detection switch input process of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 14 is a diagram illustrating a first start port detection switch input process in the main control board 110.

  First, in step S230-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not a detection signal is input from the first start port detection switch 13a. When the detection signal from the first start port detection switch 13a is input, the process proceeds to step S230-2. When the detection signal from the first start port detection switch 13a is not input, 1 The start port detection switch input process is terminated.

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

  In step S230-3, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the data set in the first reserved number (U1) storage area is less than 4. If the data set in the first hold number (U1) storage area is less than 4, the process proceeds to step S230-4, and the data set in the first hold number (U1) storage area If it is not less than 4, the current first start port detection switch input process is terminated.

  In step S230-4, the main CPU 110a adds "1" to the first reserved number (U1) storage area and stores it. In step S230-5, the main CPU 110a stores special figure determination information (random number for jackpot determination, special symbol determination). Random number value for reach, random number value for reach determination, and random number value for determining special figure variation pattern).

  In step S230-6, the main CPU 110a searches for the free storage units in order from the first storage unit in the first jackpot determination random value storage area for the special figure determination information acquired in step S230-5. The acquired special figure determination information is stored in a free storage unit.

  In step S230-7, the main CPU 110a performs pre-determination processing. In this pre-determination process, with reference to the pre-determination table for special symbols shown in FIG. 9, the scheduled variation pattern of the special symbols is determined based on the type of the start opening where the game ball has won and the special symbol determination information acquired this time. In step S230-8, the first start opening winning designation command indicating the special symbol scheduled variation pattern is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c.

  As a result, the start opening prize designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 130 in the output control process of step S700, and the sub CPU 130a of the effect control board 130 that has received the start opening prize designation command receives the first start opening prize designation command. Analyze and notify (suggest) in advance that the jackpot game may be executed from the start of the change display of the special symbol triggered by the winning of the game ball to the first starting opening this time A pre-reading effect can be executed.

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

  In the second start port detection switch input process, as in steps S230-6 to S230-9, a start port winning designation command is generated with reference to the special symbol pre-determination table shown in FIG. A special symbol memory designation command corresponding to the 2 start opening prize designation command and the second reserved number (U2) is transmitted to the effect control board 130.

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

  First, the main CPU 110a loads the special figure special electricity processing data in step S301, refers to the branch destination address from the special figure special electric treatment data loaded in step S302, and if the special figure special electric treatment data = 0, the special symbol memory determination is made. The process moves to the process (step S310). If the special symbol special electric processing data = 1, the process moves to the special symbol variation process (step S320), and if the special graphic special electric processing data = 2, the special symbol stop process (step S330). ), The process moves to the jackpot game process (step S340) if the special figure special process data = 3, and the process moves to the jackpot game end process (step S350) if the special figure special process data = 4 .

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

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

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

  In the special symbol stop process in step S330, the main CPU 110a performs processing corresponding to the special symbol (hit symbol, lost game) displayed in a stopped state, and the number of short-time games (J), the short-time game flag, the number of high-probability games (X) and high probability game flag setting processing. This special symbol stop process will be described later in detail with reference to FIG.

  The main CPU 110a performs a process for controlling the jackpot game in the jackpot game process in step S340.

  Specifically, the main CPU 110a determines the type of jackpot based on the type of jackpot symbol (stop symbol data) determined in step S310.

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

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

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

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

(Special symbol memory judgment processing of the main control board)
The special symbol memory determination process of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 16 is a diagram showing a special symbol memory determination process in the main control board 110.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In the present embodiment, in steps S310-2 to S310-6, the second special symbol storage area is shifted with priority over the first jackpot determination random value storage area, but the start opening is won. The first jackpot determination random number value storage area or the second special symbol storage area may be shifted in order, and the first jackpot determination random number value storage area is shifted with priority over the second special symbol storage area. You may let them.

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

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

  In step S312, the main CPU 110a performs special figure variation pattern determination processing. The variation pattern determination process refers to the variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 8, and the special figure stop data, the special symbol hold number (U), the acquired reach determination random number value, and the special diagram variation pattern determination random value Based on the above, the variation pattern of the special symbol is determined.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In step S311-1, the main CPU 110a determines that the jackpot determination random number value written in the determination symbol storage area (the 0th storage unit) in the special symbol holding storage area in step S310-6 is based on the probability game state. ”Is determined.

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

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

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

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

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

  In step S311-4, the main CPU 110a determines the gaming state at the time of winning the big win from the information set in the gaming state storage area (the short time gaming flag storage area, the high probability gaming flag storage area), and the gaming state at the time of winning the big win Is set in the game state buffer. Specifically, the main CPU 110a sets 00H if both the short-time game flag and the high-probability game flag are not set, and 01H if the short-time game flag is not set but the high-probability game flag is set. When the short-time game flag is set but the high-probability game flag is not set, 02H is set, and when both the short-time game flag and the high-probability game flag are set, 03H is set.

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

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

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

(Special design variation processing of main control board)
The special symbol variation process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 18 is a diagram showing special symbol variation processing in the main control board 110.

  In step S320-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the variation time set in step S315 has ended (elapsed) (special symbol time counter = 0?). As a result, if it is determined that the variation time has not elapsed, the special symbol variation process is terminated and the next subroutine is executed.

  If the main CPU 110a determines in step S320-2 that the set time has elapsed, the main CPU 110a clears the variable display data set in step S316 and sets it in steps S311-2 and S311-5. Special figure stop data for stopping and displaying the special symbol on the first special symbol display 20 or the second special symbol display 21 is set in a predetermined processing area. Thereby, the special symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 20 or the second special symbol display 21, and the player is notified of the jackpot determination result.

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

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

  In step S320-5, the main CPU 110a sets 2 in the special symbol special electric processing data, prepares for shifting to the special symbol stop processing shown in FIG. 19, and ends the special symbol variation processing this time.

(Special design stop processing for main control board)
The special symbol stop process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 19 is a diagram showing a special symbol stop process in the main control board 110.

  In step S330-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the symbol stop time set in step S320-4 has ended (elapsed) (special symbol time counter = 0). As a result, if it is determined that the symbol stop time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S330-2. If it is determined that the symbol stop time has not elapsed, the current special symbol stop process is terminated. To do.

  In step S330-2, the main CPU 110a performs a time-saving game end determination process. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the short-time game flag is set in the short-time game flag storage area, and when the short-time game flag is set, it is stored in the short-time game number (J) storage area. It is updated by subtracting 1 from the number of short-time games (J), and it is determined whether or not the new number of short-time games (J) is “0”. As a result, when the number of hourly games (J) is “0”, the hourly game flag set in the hourly game flag storage area is cleared, and when the number of hourly games (J) is not “0”. The process proceeds to step S330-3 without clearing the time-saving game flag set in the time-saving game flag storage area. On the other hand, if the short-time game flag is not set, the process proceeds to step S330-3.

  In step S330-3, the main CPU 110a performs a high probability game end determination process. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the high probability game flag is set in the high probability game flag storage area. If the high probability game flag is set, the high probability game count (X) storage area is stored. 1 is subtracted from the stored high probability game count (X) and updated to determine whether or not the new high probability game count (X) is “0”. As a result, when the high probability game count (X) is “0”, the high probability game flag set in the high probability game flag storage area is cleared, and the high probability game count (X) is “0”. If not, the process moves to step S330-4 without clearing the high probability game flag set in the high probability game flag storage area. On the other hand, if the high probability game flag is not set, the process proceeds to step S330-4.

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

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

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

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

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

  In step S330-9, the main CPU 110a performs jackpot start preparation setting processing.

  In this jackpot start preparation setting process, referring to the jackpot game control table shown in FIG. 5, the “first jackpot table” from the jackpot game big prize opening / closing control table shown in FIG. One of the “second jackpot table” and the “third jackpot table” is determined as the jackpot opening / closing control table for the jackpot game.

  In step S330-10, the main CPU 110a determines the type of special game (the first jackpot game to the third jackpot game) based on the jackpot game jackpot opening / closing control table determined in step S330-9. An opening designation command corresponding to the type of special game is set in the transmission data storage area for presentation.

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

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

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

  In step S350-2, the main CPU 110a refers to the gaming state setting table shown in FIG. 7, and based on the special figure stop data loaded in S350-1 and the gaming information in the gaming state buffer, the main CPU 110a has a high probability at the end of jackpot. A high probability game flag setting process is performed to determine whether or not to set a high probability flag in the game flag storage area. For example, if the special figure stop data is “01”, the high probability flag is set in the high probability game flag storage area.

  In step S350-3, the main CPU 110a refers to the gaming state setting table shown in FIG. 7, and based on the special figure stop data loaded in S350-1 and the gaming information in the gaming state buffer, the main CPU 110a is in the high probability gaming state. A high probability game number setting process for setting the high probability game number indicating the remaining fluctuation number in the high probability game number (X) storage area is performed. For example, if the special figure stop data is “01”, 84 is set in the high probability game count (X) storage area indicating the remaining variation count of the high probability game state.

  In step S350-4, the main CPU 110a refers to the gaming state setting table shown in FIG. 7, and based on the special figure stop data loaded in S350-1 and the gaming information in the gaming state buffer, the short time gaming flag storage area A time-short game flag setting process is performed to determine whether or not to set a time-short game flag. For example, when the special figure stop data is “04” and the game information in the game state buffer is 00H, the time-short game flag is not set in the time-short game flag storage area, but the game information in the game state buffer is 01H, 02H. Alternatively, when the time is 03H, the time-short game flag is set in the time-short game flag storage area.

  In step S350-5, the main CPU 110a refers to the gaming state setting table shown in FIG. 7, and based on the special figure stop data loaded in S350-1 and the gaming information in the gaming state buffer, the remaining short-time gaming state remains. The short time number determination processing for setting the short time game number indicating the number of times of fluctuation in the short time game number (J) storage area is performed. For example, when the special figure stop data is “04” and the game information in the game state buffer is 00H, 0 is set in the time-short game number (J) storage area indicating the remaining fluctuation number of the time-short game state, and the game When the game information in the state buffer is 01H, 02H, or 03H, 80 is set in the remaining short time game count (J) storage area of the short time game state.

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

  In step S350-7, the main CPU 110a sets 0 in the special symbol special processing data, prepares for shifting to the special symbol memory determination processing shown in FIG. 16, and ends the current jackpot game end processing.

(Command explanation)
The types of commands transmitted from the main control board 110 to which the description is partially omitted in the flowchart of the main control board 110 to the effect control board 130 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 21 is a diagram illustrating the types of commands transmitted from the main control board 110 to the effect control board 130.

  A command transmitted from the main control board 110 to the effect control board 130 is composed of 1-byte data, and indicates 1-byte MODE information for identifying the control command and the contents of the command. It consists of 1-byte DATA information.

  The “designation designating command” indicates the type of the special symbol that is stopped and displayed, “MODE” is set as “E0H”, and DATA information is set according to the type of the special symbol. Since the jackpot type and the high probability gaming state are determined according to the type of the special symbol, it can be said that the effect symbol designation command indicates the jackpot type or the gaming state.

  The effect designating command is transmitted to the effect control board 130 when the special symbol variation display is started. Specifically, when the special symbol variation display is started in steps S311-3 and S311-6, an effect symbol designation command corresponding to the determined special symbol is stored in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. It is set and transmitted to the effect control board 130 in step S700.

  The “first special symbol storage designation command” indicates the number of first hold (special symbol determination information) stored in the first hold number (U1) storage area, and “MODE” is “E1H”. The DATA information is set according to the number of the first hold.

  The first special symbol storage designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 130 when the number of first reservations stored in the first reservation number (U1) storage area changes. Specifically, when the number of first holds stored in the first hold number (U1) storage area increases or decreases in step S230-9 or step S310-7, the first hold after increase / decrease The first special symbol memory designation command corresponding to the number of symbols is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c, and is transmitted to the effect control board 130 in step S700.

  The “second special symbol storage designation command” indicates the number of second pending (special symbol determination information) stored in the second pending number (U2) storage area, and “MODE” is “E2H”. It is set, and DATA information is set according to the number of reserved storage.

  This second special symbol storage designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 130 when the number of second reservations stored in the second reservation number (U2) storage area changes. Specifically, when the number of second holds stored in the second hold number (U2) storage area increases or decreases in step S240 or step S310-7, the number of second holds after the increase / decrease The second special symbol memory designation command corresponding to is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c, and is transmitted to the effect control board 130 in step S700.

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

The “design determination command” indicates that the special symbol is stopped and displayed, “MODE” is set to “E3H”, and “DATA” is set to “00H”.
This symbol confirmation command is transmitted to the effect control board 130 when the special symbol is stopped and displayed. Specifically, when the special symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 20 or the second special symbol display 21 in step S320-3, the symbol confirmation command is displayed in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. It is set and transmitted to the effect control board 130 in step S700.

  The “first special figure variation pattern designation command” indicates the variation pattern (variation time, etc.) of the first special symbol in the first special symbol display 20, and “MODE” is set to “E6H” and is special. DATA information is set according to the pattern variation pattern.

  The first special symbol variation pattern designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 130 when the first special symbol display 20 starts the variation display of the first special symbol. Specifically, when the special symbol variation display is started in step S313, the first special diagram variation pattern designation command corresponding to the determined special symbol variation pattern is stored in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. And transmitted to the effect control board 130 in step S700.

  The “second special figure variation pattern designation command” indicates the variation pattern (variation time, etc.) of the second special symbol in the second special symbol display 21, and “MODE” is set to “E7H” and is special. DATA information is set according to the pattern variation pattern.

  The second special symbol variation pattern designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 130 when the second special symbol display 21 starts the variation display of the second special symbol. Specifically, when the special symbol variation display is started in step S313, the second special diagram variation pattern designation command corresponding to the determined variation pattern of the special symbol is transmitted in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. And transmitted to the effect control board 130 in step S700.

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

  The “start opening prize designation command” indicates a scheduled variation pattern of a special symbol as a result of determining the special symbol determination information in advance, and “MODE” is “E8H” or “E9H” depending on the type of the special symbol. The DATA information is set in accordance with the scheduled variation pattern of the special symbol.

  This start opening prize designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 130 when a game ball wins the first start opening 13 or the second start opening 15. Specifically, when a game ball wins at the first start port 13 or the second start port 15 in step S230-8 or S240, the start port winning designation command corresponding to the determined winning information. Is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c, and is transmitted to the effect control board 130 in step S700.

  The “round designation command” indicates the number of round games played in the jackpot game, “MODE” is set as “EAH”, and DATA information is set according to the number of round games.

  This round designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 130 when the big hit round is started. Specifically, when opening the grand opening opening / closing door 17b in step S340, a round designation command corresponding to the number of rounds to be opened is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c, and in step S700. Is transmitted to the effect control board 130.

  The “opening designation command” indicates that various jackpot games are started, “MODE” is set as “EBH”, and DATA information is set according to the type of jackpot game.

  This opening designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 130 when various jackpot games are started. Specifically, when the jackpot game process in step S330-10 is started, an opening designation command corresponding to the jackpot type is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c, and the effect control is performed in step S700. It is transmitted to the substrate 130.

  The “ending designation command” indicates that various jackpot games have ended, “MODE” is set as “ECH”, and DATA information is set according to the jackpot type.

  This ending designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 130 when various jackpot games are finished. Specifically, when the jackpot game end process in step S340 is started, an ending designation command corresponding to the jackpot type is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c, and the effect control board in step S700. 130.

  The “common symbol designation command” indicates the type of the normal symbol to be stopped, “MODE” is set as “EDH”, and DATA information is set according to the normal symbol type.

  This common figure designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 130 when the normal symbol variation display is started. Specifically, when the normal symbol variation display is started in the step S400, the common symbol designation command corresponding to the determined normal symbol is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c, and the step S700 is performed. Is transmitted to the effect control board 130.

  The “ordinary pattern variation pattern designation command” indicates a variation pattern (variation time, etc.) of the ordinary symbol on the ordinary symbol display 22, “MODE” is set to “EEH”, and variation times of various ordinary symbols are displayed. DATA information is set according to the above.

  This normal pattern change pattern designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 130 when the normal symbol display on the normal symbol display 22 is started. Specifically, when the normal symbol variation display is started in step S400, a normal variation pattern designation command corresponding to the determined variation time of the ordinary symbol is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. In step S700, it is transmitted to the effect control board 130.

  “Game state designation command” indicates whether the game state is a low-probability non-short game state (normal game state) or a high-probability short-time game state (specific game state), and “MODE” is set to “EFH”. “DATA” is set to “00H” in the low-probability non-short game state, and “DATA” is set to “01H” in the high-probability short-time game state.

  This game state designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 130 at the start of the special symbol change, at the end of the special symbol change, at the start of the big hit game, and at the end of the big hit. Specifically, when the special symbol variation display is started in step S314, the high-probability game flag, the high-probability game count, the short-time game flag, and the short-time game count (J) are changed in step S330-4. When the high probability game flag, the high probability game count, the short-time game flag, and the short-time game count (J) are set in step S350-6, a game status designation command corresponding to the current game status is set. It is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c, and is transmitted to the effect control board 130 in step S700.

(Main process of production control unit)
Processing executed by the sub CPU 130a in the effect control unit 130m will be described. First, the main process of the effect control unit 130m will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing main processing in the effect control unit 130m.

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

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

(Timer interrupt processing of the production control unit)
The timer interrupt process of the effect control unit 130m will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing a timer interrupt process in the effect control unit 130m. Although not shown, a clock pulse is generated every predetermined period (2 milliseconds) by the reset clock pulse generation circuit provided in the effect control unit 130m, and the timer interrupt processing program is read to display the effect control board. Timer interrupt processing is executed.

  In step S1300, the sub CPU 130a performs processing for saving information stored in the register of the sub CPU 130a to the stack area.

  In step S1400, the sub CPU 130a performs command analysis processing. Specifically, the command stored in the reception buffer of the sub RAM 130c is analyzed, and processing corresponding to the type of command is performed. Detailed description of the command analysis processing will be described later with reference to FIGS. 24 and 25.

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

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

  In step S1600, the sub CPU 130a performs normal operation effect control processing. Specifically, an effective period in which the operation of the operation unit (at least one of the effect button device 37, the selection button device 38, and the operation bar device 39) is valid during the change effect (game effect) is generated and the image is displayed. When a promotion image that prompts the operation of the operation unit is displayed by displaying a promotion image that prompts the operation on the device 30 or by causing the operation unit that enables the operation to emit light, and the operation unit is operated during the effective period Alternatively, processing for performing a predetermined operation effect (normal operation effect) is performed when the effective period ends. The detailed description of the normal operation effect control process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S1650, the sub CPU 130a performs a back operation effect control process. Specifically, an effective period in which an operation of the operation unit (at least one of the effect button device 37, the selection button device 38, and the operation bar device 39) is valid during the change effect (game effect) is generated. The display device 30 does not perform the promotion effect, and performs processing for performing a predetermined operation effect (back operation effect) when the operation unit is operated during the effective period. Detailed description of the back operation effect control process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S1700, the sub CPU 130a performs a waiting operation control process. More specifically, the operation of the operation unit (at least one of the effect button device 37, the selection button device 38, and the operation bar device 39) is effective during the waiting state where the special symbol change display (change effect) is not executed. And a promotion effect that prompts the operation of the operation unit to be performed on the image display device 30. When the operation unit is operated during the effective period, settings relating to the gaming machine Y (volume, luminance, balance of effects) Etc.) is performed.

  In step S1800, the sub CPU 130a performs data output processing. Specifically, a process of transmitting various data set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 130c to the overall control unit 140 and the lamp control unit 170 is performed.

  In step S1900, the sub CPU 130a performs processing for restoring the information saved in step S1300 to the register of the sub CPU 130a, and ends the current timer interrupt processing.

(Command analysis processing of production control unit)
Next, command analysis processing of the effect control unit 130m will be described with reference to FIGS. 24 and 25. FIG. FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing command analysis processing in the effect control unit 130m, and FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing continuation of the command analysis processing of FIG.

  In step S1401, the sub CPU 130a checks whether or not the command is stored in the reception buffer, and determines whether or not the command has been received. If there is a command in the reception buffer, the process proceeds to step S1410. If there is no command in the reception buffer, the current command analysis process is terminated.

  In step S1410, the sub CPU 130a determines whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a special symbol storage designation command. If it is a special symbol memory designation command, the process proceeds to step S1411. If it is not a special symbol memory designation command, the process proceeds to step S1420.

  In step S1411, the sub CPU 130a performs a pending storage update process. Specifically, based on the content of the received special symbol memory designation command, the first holding number or the second holding number is specified, and data indicating the first holding number or the second holding number is stored in a predetermined area of the sub RAM 130c. Perform processing to set to.

  In step S1420, the sub CPU 130a determines whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a start slot winning designation command. If the command is a start opening prize designation command, the process proceeds to step S1421, and if not, the process proceeds to step S1430.

  In step S1421, the sub CPU 130a performs icon change effect determination processing. Specifically, based on the content of the received start opening winning designation command, presence or absence of execution of an icon change effect for changing the display mode of the icons (holding icon, the variation icon) displayed on the image display device 30, jackpot An icon change scenario (change pattern) for indicating (notifying) that there is a possibility that the game is likely to be executed (expected degree of jackpot game being executed) is determined, and the change scenario is set in a predetermined area of the sub-RAM 130c. Perform the setting process.

  In step S1430, the sub CPU 130a determines whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is an effect designating command. If it is an effect symbol designation command, the process proceeds to step S1431, and if it is not an effect symbol designation command, the process proceeds to step S1440.

  In step S1431, the sub CPU 130a performs symbol stop data determination processing. Specifically, based on the contents of the received effect designating command, effect symbols TZ1 to TZ3 to be stopped and displayed on the image display device 30 as a result of the variable effect are determined, and the symbol stop indicating the determined effect symbols TZ1 to TZ3 is determined. A process of setting data (hit symbol stop data, lost symbol stop data) in a predetermined area of the sub RAM 130c is performed.

  In step S1440, the sub CPU 130a determines whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a special figure variation pattern designation command. If it is a special figure variation pattern designation command, the process proceeds to step S1441, and if it is not a special figure variation pattern designation command, the process proceeds to step S1450.

  In step S1441, the sub CPU 130a performs variable effect pattern determination processing. Specifically, based on the contents of the received special figure variation pattern designation command, a variation effect pattern of a variation effect to be performed using the image display device 30 or the audio output device 33 is determined, and the determined variation effect pattern is sub-RAM 130c. The variable effect pattern command indicating the variable effect pattern is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 130c. Thereby, the change effect pattern command is transmitted to the overall control unit 140 and the lamp control unit 170, and processing for executing the change effect (game effect) is performed. The detailed description of the variation effect pattern determination table referred to for determining the variation effect pattern will be described later with reference to FIGS.

  In step S1442, the sub CPU 130a performs point giving effect determination processing. Specifically, based on the contents of the variable effect pattern set in the sub-RAM 130c, a point (effect value) is given to the player (quantity information is displayed on the image display device 30), so that the type of the game effect Specifically, the presence / absence of execution of the point giving effect for notifying the type of reach effect executed in the variable effect, the number of points to be given, and the scenario for giving the points are determined, and the determination result is stored in a predetermined area of the sub RAM 130c. A process for setting the command related to the point giving effect in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 130c is performed. As a result, a command related to the point giving effect is transmitted to the overall control unit 140 and the lamp control unit 170, and a process for executing the point giving effect during the changing effect is performed. The detailed description of the point granting effect determination process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S1443, the sub CPU 130a performs a random dance notice effect determination process. Specifically, based on the operation of the operation unit, whether or not to perform a random dance effect that gives notice to the possibility of executing a random dance effect that gives points to the player is determined, and a notice pattern of the random dance notification effect is determined. Then, the determination result is set in a predetermined area of the sub-RAM 130c, and the command related to the random announcement effect is set in the transmission buffer of the sub-RAM 130c. As a result, a command related to the ranchous announcement effect is transmitted to the overall control unit 140 and the lamp control unit 170, and processing for executing the ranchage announcement effect during the point granting effect is performed. The detailed explanation of the random dance notice effect determination process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S1444, the sub CPU 130a performs a jackpot notice effect determination process. Specifically, the jackpot for notifying that there is a possibility that a jackpot game may be executed based on the contents of the variation effect pattern set in the sub-RAM 130c (expectation that the jackpot game is executed: expectation degree of jackpot) The presence / absence of execution of the notice effect and the type of jackpot notice effect are determined, the determination result is set in a predetermined area of the sub-RAM 130c, and the command related to the jackpot notice effect is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 130c. Thereby, a command related to the jackpot notice effect is transmitted to the overall control unit 140 and the lamp control unit 170, and a process for executing the jackpot notice effect during the changing effect is performed.

  Note that the jackpot announcement effect that predicts (suggests) that there is a possibility that the jackpot game may be executed (expectation) is expected to be a big hit on the image display device 30 or the audio output device 33 based on the operation of the effect button device 37. The stage announcement (step effect) is changed (developed) to any one of a plurality of stages having different jackpot expectation levels by the line announcement effect that outputs any of a plurality of lines having different degrees, and the image display device 30 or the audio output device 33. There are step-up notice effects.

  In step S1445, the sub CPU 130a performs icon display mode update processing. Specifically, referring to the icon change scenario set in the sub-RAM 130c, a process for updating (changing) the display mode of the icon (holding icon, the change icon) displayed on the image display device 30 is performed. Do.

  In step S1450, the sub CPU 130a determines whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a symbol determination command. If it is a symbol confirmation command, the process proceeds to step S1451, and if it is not a symbol confirmation command, the process proceeds to step S1460.

  In step S1451, the sub CPU 130a performs an effect symbol stop process. Specifically, a process of setting an effect symbol stop command for stopping and displaying the effect symbols TZ1 to TZ3 corresponding to the symbol stop data set in the sub RAM 130c in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 130c is performed. Thereby, the effect symbol stop command is transmitted to the overall control unit 140 and the lamp control unit 170, and the effect symbols TZ1 to TZ3 are stopped and displayed.

  In step S1460, the sub CPU 130a determines whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a gaming state designation command. If it is a gaming state designation command, the process proceeds to step S1461, and if it is not a gaming state designation command, the process proceeds to step S1470.

  In step S1461, the sub CPU 130a performs a gaming state setting process. Specifically, based on the content of the received gaming state designation command, the current gaming state is specified, and data indicating the gaming state is set in a predetermined area of the sub RAM 130c.

  In step S1470, the sub CPU 130a determines whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is an opening designation command. If it is an opening designation command, the process proceeds to step S1471, and if it is not an opening designation command, the process proceeds to step S1480.

  In step S1471, the sub CPU 130a performs a jackpot start effect pattern determination process. Specifically, based on the content of the received opening designation command, the jackpot start effect pattern is determined, the determined jackpot start effect pattern is set in a predetermined area of the sub RAM 130c, and the jackpot start effect pattern indicating the jackpot start effect pattern is shown. A process of setting the pattern command in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 130c is performed. Thereby, the jackpot start pattern command is transmitted to the overall control unit 140 and the lamp control unit 170, and the jackpot start effect is executed.

  In step S1480, the sub CPU 130a determines whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a round designation command. If it is a round designation command, the process proceeds to step S1481, and if it is not a round designation command, the process proceeds to step S1490.

  In step S1481, the sub CPU 130a performs a jackpot effect pattern determination process. Specifically, based on the content of the received round designation command, the jackpot effect pattern is determined, the determined jackpot effect pattern is set in the sub-RAM 130c, and the jackpot effect pattern command indicating the jackpot effect pattern is transmitted in the transmission buffer of the sub-RAM 130c. Perform processing to set to. Thereby, the jackpot effect pattern command is transmitted to the overall control unit 140 and the lamp control unit 170, and the jackpot effect (round game effect) is executed.

  In step S1490, the sub CPU 130a determines whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is an ending designation command. If it is an ending designation command, the process proceeds to step S1491, and if it is not an ending designation command, the current command analysis process is terminated.

  In step S1491, the sub CPU 130a performs a jackpot end effect pattern determination process, and ends the current command analysis process. Specifically, the jackpot end effect pattern is determined based on the content of the ending designation command, the determined jackpot end effect pattern is set in a predetermined area of the sub-RAM 130c, and the jackpot end effect pattern is shown. Is set in the transmission buffer of the sub-RAM 130c. Thereby, the jackpot end effect pattern command is transmitted to the overall control unit 140 and the lamp control unit 170, and the jackpot end effect (ending effect) is executed.

  26 and 27 are diagrams illustrating an example of a variation effect pattern determination table that is referred to when a variation effect pattern is determined. Specifically, FIG. 26 is a variation production pattern determination table for loss referred to when the result of jackpot determination is lost, and FIG. 27 is for jackpot referenced when the result of jackpot determination is jackpot. It is a fluctuation production pattern determination table.

  As shown in FIGS. 26 and 27, 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 selected variation effect. The patterns are associated with each other, and for reference, the effect configuration of each variation effect pattern (type of game effect) is described in the rightmost column.

  The variation effect pattern refers to effects of the image display device 30, the audio output device 33, the frame illumination device 34, the panel drive device 35, the light guide plate device 36, the effect button device 37, the selection button device 38, the operation bar device 39, and the like. This is an effect mode of a fluctuating effect performed using the device, and specifies the presence or absence of pseudo-continuous notice, the number of times of pseudo-continuous notice, the presence or absence of reach effect, the contents of reach effect, and the like.

  “Normal variation” described in the “Production configuration” column of the variation effect pattern determination table indicates that a normal variation effect in which the reach state of the effect symbols TZ1 to TZ3 is not formed is performed. Indicates that a shortened variation effect that does not form a reach state is performed shorter than a normal variation effect, and “normal” indicates that a normal reach effect in which a reach state is formed is performed. “Character SP” indicates that an SP reach effect using a character is performed, and “annihilation SP” indicates that an SP reach effect that destroys an enemy character is performed.

  “˜Recollection SPSP” indicates that SPSP reach production using a reminiscence scene is performed, “Special SPSP” indicates that SPSP reach production using a special character is performed, “SPSP” indicates that a boss SPSP reach production using a boss character is performed, and “extreme SPSP” indicates that an extreme SPSP reach production in which an ally character and an enemy character perform an extreme battle is performed. “SPSP” indicates that an awakening SPSP reach production is performed in which the ally character finally awakens based on the operation of the left operation rod 39A or the right operation rod 39B. Indicates that a reach production will be performed. It indicates that the total rotation reach demonstration takes place to be.

  “Pseudo 2” indicates that the first to second pseudo variation of the effect symbol is performed by the pseudo continuous notice described above, and “Pseudo 3” indicates the first to third time of the effect symbol by the pseudo continuous notice. "OP" indicates that the opening effect of the assault effect that performs various effects in response to the assault by the enemy character is performed, and "P grant" Indicates that a point granting effect that gives points (direction value) for announcing the type of reach effect to be executed is performed, and “special recollection” means a special recollection scene as a second half effect of point granting effect Indicates that the rendition effect will be performed. “Next time notice” is the next time notice that will give notice of the effect (second awakening, full rotation) to be executed later as the second half effect of the point giving effect. Indicates that takes place, as a "branch" is developed branches effect as a branch point to the obtained development destination associated with the number of points granted indicates that performed.

  Further, “first awakening” indicates that a first awakening effect is performed in which the teammate character performs a first-stage awakening based on the operation of the left operation bar 39A, and “second awakening” refers to the right operation bar. It shows that the 2nd awakening effect that the ally character awakens in the second stage is performed based on the operation of 39B, and the “first introduction” is a first introduction effect for introducing (developing) the extermination SP reach effect. "Second introduction" means that the second introduction effect for introducing (development) into the special SPSP reach effect is performed, and "Third introduction" means the first awakening effect. Indicates that a third introduction effect for introduction (development) is performed, and “fourth introduction” means that the third introduction effect is introduced (development) in the first awakening effect in an effect mode different from the third introduction effect. 4 Indicates that an introductory performance will be performed, and “special introduction” means the second awakening performance. Shows the introduction that special introduction presentation for (development) is carried out, the "premier introduction", shows that the Premier introduced director for the introduction of (development) to shoo SPSP reach demonstration is performed.

  Note that the awakening SPSP reach effect is introduced into the final awakening effect as well as the final awakening effect in which the teammate character performs the final awakening based on the operation of the left operation rod 39A or the right operation rod 39B and the jackpot game is executed. It is configured by a combination with a definitive introduction effect for (development).

  Also, the jackpot expectation of each reach production is: normal reach production <first character SP reach production <second character SP reach production <annihilation SP reach production <first recollection SPSP reach production <second recollection SPSP reach production <special SPSP reach Production <Boss SPSP Reach Production <Extreme SPSP Reach Production <Awakening SPSP Reach Production (Large Bonus Confirmation) = Successful SPSP Reach Production (Large Bonus Confirmation) = Full Rotation Reach Production (Big Bonus Determination)

  As a first feature of the variation effect pattern determination table shown in FIGS. 26 and 27, if the reach effect to be executed is the same variation effect pattern, the pseudo continuous notice is more effective than the change effect pattern in which the pseudo continuous notice is not executed. The variation effect pattern to be executed has a higher expectation that the jackpot game will be executed (the jackpot game is more likely to be executed). By doing so, it is possible to increase the player's expectation on whether or not the pseudo continuous notice is executed, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

  In addition, as a second feature of the variation effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. 26 and FIG. 27, a reach effect (SP reach effect) is provided for a change effect pattern in which the number of executions of the pseudo continuous notice is three. The jackpot game is executed in the variation effect pattern in which the pseudo variation is performed three times across the reach effect (character SP reach effect), rather than the variation effect pattern in which the pseudo variation is continuously performed three times without being sandwiched. A point with high expectation (a jackpot game is easy to be performed) is mentioned. By doing so, it is possible to increase the player's expectation for the timing at which the pseudo fluctuation is performed, and to improve the interest of the game.

  In addition, as a third feature of the variation effect pattern determination table shown in FIGS. 26 and 27, when the number of executions of the pseudo continuous notice (pseudo variation) is two times or less, the point giving effect is executed. Although it is not determined, when the number of executions of the pseudo continuous notice (pseudo variation) is 3 or more, it is determined that the point giving effect is executed. By doing so, it is possible to increase the player's expectation with respect to the number of executions of the pseudo continuous notice effect, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

  In addition, as a fourth feature of the variation effect pattern determination table shown in FIGS. 26 and 27, when the point giving effect is executed, the reach effect in which the degree of jackpot expectation is equal to or greater than the extinct SP reach effect is executed. This is the point where it is confirmed. By doing so, it is possible to increase the player's expectation on whether or not the point giving effect is executed, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

  Further, as a fifth feature of the variation effect pattern determination table shown in FIGS. 26 and 27, when the first awakening effect (the third introduction effect or the fourth introduction effect) is executed, the jackpot expectation degree is the boss. Reach production less than SPSP reach production (first game production such as extinct SP reach production, special SPSP reach production, etc.) is not executed and reach production more than boss SPSP reach production (boss SPSP reach production, extreme SPSP reach production) The second game effect such as the awakening SPSP reach effect) is determined to be executed. In this way, it is possible to increase the player's expectation for whether or not the first awakening effect (third introduction effect or fourth introduction effect) is executed, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game. It becomes.

  Further, as a sixth feature of the variation effect pattern determination table shown in FIGS. 26 and 27, when the first awakening effect (the third introduction effect or the fourth introduction effect) is executed, the second awakening effect ( There is a possibility that the special introduction effect) is executed, but it is not determined that the second awakening effect (special introduction effect) is executed. In this way, it is possible to increase the player's expectation on whether or not the second awakening effect (special introduction effect) is executed, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

  In addition, as a seventh feature of the variation effect pattern determination table shown in FIGS. 26 and 27, the first awakening effect and the second awakening effect are more effective when the jackpot game is executed than when the jackpot game is not executed. It is easy to execute. By doing so, it is possible to further increase the player's expectation when the awakening effect is executed, and to improve the interest of the game.

  Further, as an eighth feature of the variation effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. 26 and FIG. 27, when the special recollection effect is executed as the latter half effect of the point giving effect, the first awakening effect (third introduction effect). The point that it is decided that is executed is mentioned. In this way, it is possible to increase the player's expectation on whether or not the special recollection effect is executed, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

  As a ninth feature of the variation effect pattern determination table shown in FIGS. 26 and 27, when the second awakening effect (special introduction effect) is executed, the jackpot expectation is higher than the boss SPSP reach effect. The point that it is determined that the reach production (extreme SPSP reach production, awakening SPSP reach production) is executed. In this way, it is possible to increase the player's expectation on whether or not the second awakening effect (special introduction effect) is executed, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

  In addition, as a tenth feature of the variation effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. 26 and FIG. 27, when the next notice effect is executed as the latter half effect of the point giving effect, the second awakening effect (special introduction effect) or One point is that it is determined that the full rotation reach effect is executed. In this way, it is possible to increase the player's expectation on whether or not the next notice effect will be executed, and to improve the interest of the game.

  In addition, as an eleventh feature of the variation effect pattern determination table shown in FIGS. 26 and 27, the special recollection effect and the next notice effect are executed when the jackpot game is executed rather than when the jackpot game is not executed. There is an easy point. By doing so, it is possible to further increase the player's expectation when the special recollection effect or the next notice effect is executed, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

(Direction flow until assault production)
The effect flow up to the assault effect in the change effect executed by the change effect pattern determination table described above will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, when a game ball wins at the first start port 13 or the second start port 15, the display of the effect symbols TZ1 to TZ3 is started on the image display device 30, and “shortening variation”, “normal variation”, “first variation” is started. A “pseudo-variation” is performed. In many cases where "shortening fluctuation" or "normal fluctuation" is performed, the fluctuation production ends as it is and loses, but a part of "normal fluctuation" develops (shifts) to "normal reach". .

  A part of “Normal Reach” develops into “First Character SP Reach” or “Recollection SP Reach” and becomes a jackpot (this) or lose (fall), but a part of “First Character Reach” is “Assault Directing” The remaining part of the “first character SP reach” develops to the “second character SP reach” on the way. “Second Character SP Reach” has evolved into “Assault Production” with a special production (dedicated movie) showing the development to assault production, and part of “Recollection SP Reach” is “First Recollection SPSP Reach” or It develops into the “second recollection SPSP reach” and becomes a big hit (this) or lose (decrease).

  From the “first pseudo variation”, it develops to “second pseudo variation”, and when the first development symbol (first pseudo continuous symbol) indicating a teammate character in the “second pseudo variation” temporarily stops, “first pseudo variation” It develops into "Character SP Reach" and becomes a big hit (this) or lose (fall), but some of "First Character SP Reach" develops into "Assault Directing" after developing into "Third Pseudo Variation" The remaining part of “First Character SP Reach” is developed to “Second Character SP Reach” along the way, and “Second Character SP Reach” is accompanied by a special production (dedicated movie) indicating the development of assault production. To “Assault production”. In addition, when the second development symbol (second pseudo continuous symbol) indicating an enemy character in the middle symbol in the “second pseudo variation” temporarily stops, the “third pseudo variation” is developed. Developed as “Assault production”.

  In addition, in the case of developing to “second character SP reach”, it is developed from the middle of “first character SP reach”, but after the end of “first character SP reach”, it is changed to “second character SP reach”. You may make it develop.

  In addition, when the first developed symbol is temporarily stopped at the middle symbol in the “second pseudo variation”, the “first character SP reach” is executed without developing the “normal reach”, but the “normal reach” is developed. Then, the “first character SP reach” may be executed.

(Assault production flow)
With reference to FIG. 29, the above-described assault production effect flow will be described.

  First, an “opening effect” indicating the start of an assault effect is executed in the effect device, and the “opening effect” develops to a “point giving effect”. The “point giving effect” is roughly divided into “first half effect”, “intermediate effect”, and “second half effect”.

  In the “first half production”, a “weak attack presentation effect” that gives points by continuous weak attacks on enemy characters is performed. However, a part of the “weak attack imparting effect” is shifted to the “first random dance effect” in which points are given based on the operation of the operation unit (the effect button 37A). To “intermediate production”.

  In the “intermediate effect”, a “second branch effect” that gives points based on the operation of the operation part (the effect button 37A) suggesting that there are a plurality of transition destinations in the “second half effect” is performed. We shift to "second half production".

  In the “second half production”, “strong attack granting effect” that gives points by continuous medium attack or strong attack on enemy characters, “recollection giving effect” that gives points by a predetermined recollection scene, special recollection scene One of "Special Reminiscence Effect" and "Next Notice Effect" that gives notice of the effect to be executed after that is performed, and the transition from "Strong Attack Granting Effect" and "Recollection Giving Effect" to "Development Branch Effect" . In many cases where the “strong attack granting effect” is performed, the process proceeds to the “development branching effect” as it is. However, a part of the “strong attack giving effect” is operated on the operation unit (the effect button 37A) on the way. Based on this, the process shifts to “third ranch production”, which gives points, and shifts from “third ranch production” to “development branch production”.

  From the “Development branch effect”, “First introduction effect”, “Second introduction effect”, “Third introduction effect + first awakening effect”, “Fourth introduction effect + first awakening effect”, “Premier introduction effect” From “special recollection effect” to “third introduction effect + first awakening effect” and “next notice effect” to “special introduction effect + second awakening effect” Developed into a “full turn reach” and became a big hit (this).

  From the “first introduction effect”, it will become “anniversary SP reach” and it will be a jackpot (this) or lose (loss), but part of “annihilation SP reach” will develop into “special SPSP reach” on the way It will be a big jackpot (win) or a “losing”, or it will become a “winning SPSP reach” and become a big jackpot (win). From the “second introduction effect”, it develops into a “special SPSP reach” and becomes a big hit (this) or lose (fall).

From the “third introduction effect + first awakening effect”, it develops to “boss SPSP reach” and becomes a big hit (win) or lose (fall), or develops to a “special introduction effect + second awakening effect”. From “fourth introduction effect + first awakening effect” to “special introduction effect + second awakening effect”. From “Premier Introductory Production”, it will become “Sure SPSP Reach” and will be a big hit (this).

  From “special introduction effect + second awakening effect” to “extreme SPSP reach”, it will be a big win (win) or lose (decay), or it will become a “big awakening SPSP reach (final awakening effect)” This).

  As described above, when “third introduction effect + first awakening effect” is executed, it is not determined that “special introduction effect + second awakening effect” is executed, and “fourth introduction effect + When the “first awakening effect” is executed, it is determined that the “special introduction effect + second awakening effect” is executed. By doing so, it is possible to effectively increase the player's expectation for the “fourth introduction effect + first awakening effect”, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

  In addition, when “extreme SPSP reach” or “awakening SPSP reach” is executed without executing “next notice effect”, “special introduction effect” is executed after executing “third introduction effect + first awakening effect”. + Second awakening effect "is executed, but when" extreme SPSP reach "or" wake SPSP reach "is executed after executing" next notice effect "," third introduction effect + second " The “special introduction effect + second awakening effect” is executed without executing the “1 awakening effect”. By doing so, it is possible to effectively increase the player's expectation for the “next notice effect”, and to improve the interest of the game.

  In addition, when “full rotation reach” is executed, “next notice effect is executed in the latter half effect of the point grant effect. By doing in this way, the player for“ next notice effect ”is executed. It is possible to effectively increase the expectation of the game and improve the interest of the game.

  Note that “full rotation reach” may be executed without executing “next notice effect”. In addition, “full turn reach” may be executed from “special rendition effect”, but “full turn reach” is more effective when “next notice effect” is executed than when “special replay effect” is executed. "Is easy to be executed (executed at a high rate).

  Moreover, although the introduction effect and the awakening effect are separate effects, the introduction effect may be included in the awakening effect. In this case, the combination of the third introduction effect and the first awakening effect becomes the first lower awakening effect, and the combination of the fourth introduction effect and the first awakening effect has a higher jackpot expectation than the first lower awakening effect. It becomes a high level awakening production.

(Point granting effect determination process)
Next, the point granting effect determination process of the effect control unit 130m will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing the point assignment determination process.

  First, in step S1442-1, the sub CPU 130a determines whether or not the variable effect pattern set in the sub RAM 130c is a variable effect pattern for executing a point giving effect. Specifically, it is determined whether or not “P grant” is included in the effect configuration of the variable effect pattern. If it is a variation effect pattern for executing a point award effect, the process proceeds to step S1442-2. If it is not a variable effect pattern for executing a point award effect, the current point award effect determination process is terminated.

  In step S1442-2, the sub CPU 130a selects a given point number determination table for determining the final number of points to be given in the point giving effect. Specifically, when the variation effect pattern set in the sub-RAM 130c is a variation effect pattern that causes a loss, a selection point determination table for loss is selected, and the variation effect pattern that is a jackpot For this, a table for determining the number of granted points for jackpot is selected. Details of the granted point number determination table will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S1442-3, the sub CPU 130a refers to the selected granted point number determination table, and finally determines the type of reach effect that is finally executed in the variable effect and the selection rate (%) for each given point number. The number of granted points is determined, and the determined final number of granted points is set in a predetermined area of the sub RAM 130c.

  In step S1442-4, the sub CPU 130a determines whether or not a special effect (special reminiscence effect or next notice effect) is included in the variation effect pattern set in the sub RAM 130c. If a special effect is not included, in step S1442-5, a normal grant scenario determination table is selected from a plurality of grant scenario determination tables for determining a grant scenario that is an effect mode of the point grant effect. Then, the process proceeds to step S1442-9, and when the special effect is included, the process proceeds to step S1442-6. A detailed description of the normal use scenario determination table will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S1442-6, the sub CPU 130a determines whether or not the special effect is a special recollection effect. If it is a special rendezvous effect, in step S1442-7, an assignment scenario determination table for special recollection is selected, and if it is not a special recollection effect, that is, if it is a next notice effect, in step S1442-8, Select the grant scenario determination table for the next notice. Details of the special scenario grant scenario determination table and the next notice grant scenario determination table will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S1442-9, the sub CPU 130a refers to the selected grant scenario determination table, determines the grant scenario based on the number of final grant points and the selection rate (%) for each grant scenario, and subtracts the determined grant scenario. In step S1442-10, a grant scenario command indicating the determined grant scenario is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 130c. Thereby, the grant scenario command is transmitted to the overall control unit 140 and the lamp control unit 170, and processing for executing the point grant effect during the change effect is performed.

  The sub CPU 130a selects a point display mode determination table for determining the display mode of the number of points to be displayed on the image display device 30 in the point granting effect in step S1442-11, and the selected point in step S1442-12. Refer to the display mode determination table, and based on the number of points at the end of the first half production / intermediate production / second half production of the point grant production specified by the grant scenario, the image display device at the end of the first half production / intermediate production / second half production The display mode of the number of points to be displayed at 30 is determined and set in a predetermined area of the sub RAM 130c.

  In step S1442-13, the sub CPU 130a sets a point display mode command indicating the display mode of the determined number of points in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 130c, and ends the current point grant effect determination process. As a result, the point display mode command is transmitted to the overall control unit 140 and the lamp control unit 170, and the number of points is displayed in accordance with the determined display mode at the end of the first half stage production, the middle stage production, and the second half stage production of the point granting presentation. Is performed.

  As described above, the number of points awarded in the point granting effect is determined according to the type of reach effect finally executed in the changing effect, so the number of points awarded in the point granting effect is determined. The type of reach production (type of game production) to be executed in accordance with the variation production can be notified in advance, the player's interest in the point granting production can be drawn, and the interest of the game can be improved Become.

  In addition, since the display mode of the number of points to be displayed on the image display device 30 is determined according to the number of final granted points determined according to the type of reach effect finally executed in the variable effect, the points In addition to the number itself, the type of reach effect (the type of game effect) executed in the variable effect depending on the display mode can be foretold, and the player's interest in the point giving effect can be drawn. Can be improved.

  In addition, since the display mode of the number of points is determined for each of a plurality of display timings such as the end of the first half production, intermediate production, and second half production, the player is notified of the type of reach production (type of game production). This will increase the chances of playing games and improve the fun of gaming.

(Grant point number determination table)
FIG. 31 is a diagram illustrating an example of a grant point number determination table that is referred to when the number of points to be finally given in the point grant effect is determined. Specifically, FIG. 31A is a table for determining the number of granted points for losing, and FIG. 31B is a table for determining the number of granted points for jackpot.

  As shown in FIGS. 31 (a) and 31 (b), the grant point number determination table includes a final reach type indicating the reach effect executed at the end of the variable effect, and a selection rate of each final awarded point number ( %) And the number of final granted points to be selected are associated with each other.

  For example, the case where the final granted point number is determined using the lost granted point number determination table in FIG. 31A will be described. When the final reach type is extinct SP reach, the rate is 50%. 4000 points are determined, "4500" points are determined at a rate of 20%, "5500" points are determined at a rate of 15%, "6500" points are determined at a rate of 10%, and a rate of 3% The “7000” points are determined by the above and “7499” points are determined at a rate of 2%.

  The first feature of the granted point number determination table shown in FIG. 31A and FIG. 31B is that a larger number of points is determined as the final granted point number as a reach effect with a higher jackpot expectation is executed. It is easy to be done. By doing in this way, the type of reach production executed at the end of the variation production can be foretold according to the number of points finally given, and the effect of the point grant production and the interest of the game can be improved Is possible.

  The second feature of the granted point number determination table shown in FIGS. 31A and 31B is that when “7500” or more is determined as the final granted point number, the jackpot expectation degree is the boss SPSP reach. There is a point that the execution of the first awakening effect is confirmed except for the reach effect more than the effect, that is, the reach effect that the jackpot is determined. In this way, it becomes easy to grasp the number of points that is a standard that the player should expect, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  The third feature of the granted point number determination table shown in FIGS. 31A and 31B is that, when “10000” or more is determined as the final granted point number, the jackpot expectation degree is awakening SPSP reach. There is a point that the execution of the second awakening effect is confirmed except for the reach effect more than the effect, that is, the reach effect that the jackpot is determined. In this way, it becomes easy to grasp the number of points that is a standard that the player should expect, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  The fourth feature of the granted point number determination table shown in FIGS. 31A and 31B is that even if the final granted point number is less than “7500”, chances such as “4649” and “ In the case where a doublet such as “5555” is determined, a reach effect in which the jackpot expectation is equal to or greater than the boss SPSP reach effect, that is, the first awakening effect is easily executed (the execution ratio is high). In this way, even if the number of points given in the middle of the point giving effect is small, the expectation that the jackpot game will be executed can be maintained, and the interest of the game can be enhanced. It becomes possible to improve.

  The fifth feature of the granted point number determination table shown in FIG. 31A and FIG. 31B is that, when a chance item such as “9191” is determined, the jackpot expectation is the awakening SPSP reach effect. Except for the above reach effect, that is, the reach effect in which the jackpot is determined, the execution of the second awakening effect is determined. By doing so, the player is interested in the type of chance, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  As a sixth feature of the granted point number determination table shown in FIGS. 31A and 31B, the number of points that determines that a big hit game such as “100 million” or “7777” is executed is set. There are some points. By doing in this way, it becomes easy to make a player interested in the result of a point provision effect, and it becomes possible to improve the interest of the game.

  The seventh feature of the granted point number determination table shown in FIG. 31A and FIG. 31B is that the chance point such as “4649” or the double point such as “5555” is correct. There is a possibility that the SPSP reach effect is executed, but there is no possibility that the correct SPSP reach effect is executed at other points. By doing in this way, it becomes possible to improve the player's expectation for the chance eyes and the double eyes effectively.

  The final number of points awarded is selectively determined from a plurality of predetermined final points. However, the first place, the 10th place, the 100th place, the 1000th place, the 10,000th place, etc. The number of points may be determined for each digit. Even in this case, it is preferable that a larger number of points is more easily determined as the number of final granted points as the reach effect with a higher degree of jackpot expectation is executed.

  In addition, when a value (4000 to 4500) smaller than the predetermined value (5500) is determined as the final number of granted points, the reach effect with the jackpot expectation level equal to or greater than the boss SPSP reach, that is, the first awakening effect is not executed. However, even if any value is determined as the final grant point, there is a possibility that all reach effects may be executed.

  In addition, although the type of “5555” that is not determined to be a jackpot game is used, it may be two or more types, and the larger the number of points, the higher the degree of jackpot expectation. The expectation degree of odd-numbered eyes may be higher than that of even-numbered eyes.

(Grant scenario determination table)
32 and 33 are diagrams illustrating an example of a grant scenario determination table that is referred to when a scenario (grant pattern) for granting points in the point grant effect is determined. Specifically, FIG. 32 is a normal grant scenario determination table that is referred to when the special effect (special recollection effect, next notice effect) is not included in the variable effect pattern. FIG. FIG. 33B is an assignment scenario determination table for special recollection that is referenced when the special rendition effect is included in the variation rendition pattern. FIG. 33B is a next notice that is referred to when the next rendition effect is included in the rendition effect pattern. It is a grant scenario determination table for use.

  As shown in FIGS. 32 and 33, in the grant scenario determination table, the final grant point number, the selection rate (%) of each grant scenario, and the grant scenario to be selected are associated with each other. In the right column, the production mode of each grant scenario is described.

  For example, in the case of determining a grant scenario using the normal grant scenario determination table of FIG. 32, when the final grant point is “4000”, “Grant Scenario 1” is 50% of the rate. The “giving scenario 2” is determined at the remaining 50%.

  The “first first half production” described in the “production mode” column of the grant scenario determination table indicates the first first half production period which is the first half of the first half of the point grant production, and the “second first half production” It shows the second first half production period, which is the second half of the first half of the point granting production, and “intermediate production” shows the intermediate production period, which is the middle period of the point granting production, , The first second half production period, which is the first half of the second half of the point granting effect, and “second second half production” indicates the second second half production period, which is the second half of the second half of the point granting production.

  In addition, “weak attack” indicates a weak attack in the weak attack giving effect, and “medium attack” indicates a medium attack before the strong attack in the strong attack giving effect. , The strong attack after the medium attack in the strong attack giving effect, the “first random dance” indicates the first random dance effect, and the “second random dance” indicates the second random dance effect. , “Third Ranbu” indicates a third Ranbu effect, “Branch effect” indicates a midway branch effect, “Recollection grant” indicates a recollection grant effect, “Recollection” indicates a special rendition effect, and “next notice” indicates a next notice effect.

  Further, the numerical values on the right side of “weak attack” and “medium attack” indicate the number of points given by one weak attack or medium attack and the number of weak attacks or medium attacks. For example, if “weak attack: 100 × 10 times”, 100 points are awarded 10 times. The numerical values on the right side of the “first random dance effect”, “second random dance effect”, and “third random dance effect” indicate the number of points given by one random dance effect. The numerical value on the right side of “recollection giving” indicates the number of points given by one recollection giving effect.

  The first feature of the grant scenario determination tables shown in FIGS. 32 and 33 is that the larger the number of final grant points that are granted, the easier the random performance effect is executed (the rate at which it is executed is higher). By doing in this way, it can be impressed that many points are given by accompanying operation of an operation part (production button 37A), and it can improve the production effect of a point grant production, and the interest of a game. It becomes possible.

  As a second feature of the grant scenario determination table shown in FIG. 32 and FIG. 33, as the number of final granted points is increased, the recollection giving effect is more easily executed in the latter half effect than the strong attack giving effect (executed). (The ratio is high). By doing so, it is possible to impress that a large number of points are given when the recollection giving effect is executed, and it becomes possible to improve the effect of the point giving effect and the interest of the game. .

  A third feature of the grant scenario determination tables shown in FIGS. 32 and 33 is that a random dance effect may be executed a plurality of times in a point grant effect (one grant scenario). The point that a production is not performed is mentioned. By doing in this way, it is possible for the player to experience many kinds of random dance effects, and it is possible to improve the effect of the point giving effect and the interest of the game.

  Note that the same type of random dance effect may be executed in the point giving effect (one giving scenario). In this case, more points may be given when different types of random performances are executed than when the same type of random performances are executed, and vice versa. May be.

  In addition, the “first ranch production” is executed in the second half production, the “second dan dance production” is executed in the middle production, and the “third gang dance production” is performed in the second half production. In addition, the type of random dance performance to be executed in the latter half production may be determined by lottery. Even in this case, the same type of random performance may not be executed in the point giving effect (one grant scenario), or the same type of random performance may be executed. .

(Point display mode determination table)
FIG. 34 is a diagram showing an example of a point display mode determination table that is referred to when determining the display mode when displaying the number of points at the end of the first half effect, the intermediate effect, and the second half effect in the point giving effect.

  As shown in FIG. 34, in the point display mode determination table, the number of points at the end of the first half stage production, the intermediate stage production, and the second half stage production is associated with the display mode of the number of points. Describes the tendency of reach production for each display mode of the number of points.

  For example, the case of determining the display mode of the number of points using the point display mode determination table of FIG. 34 will be described. When the number of points is “7499” or less, “black” of the normal display mode is determined. In the case of “7500” to “7999”, “black” of the normal display mode is determined, and in the case of “8000” or more, “red” of the first special display mode is determined, and “1188” or “4649”. In the case of the first chance of "9", the second special display mode "purple + pattern" is determined, and in the case of the second chance of "9191", "purple + pattern" of the first special display mode. In the case of “5555”, the third special display mode “zebra pattern” is determined. In the case of “100 million”, the fourth special display mode “golden” is determined. In the case of a “7777” doublet "Rainbow" is determined according to the fifth special display mode.

  In addition, the jackpot expectation degree of each display mode is in the order of “black” <“red” <“purple + with pattern” <“zebra pattern” <“golden (decoration of jackpot)” = “rainbow (decision of jackpot)” Although it is set to be higher, the order of the jackpot expectation degree of “red” and “purple + with pattern” or the order of jackpot expectation degree of “purple + with pattern” and “zebra pattern” may be changed. .

  The first feature of the point display mode determination table shown in FIG. 34 is that reach is higher when the number of points is displayed in “black” than when displayed in other display modes. There is a point that an effect (awakening effect) is easily executed. By doing in this way, it is possible to notify that the reach effect with a high degree of jackpot expectation is executed by the display mode of the number of points, and it is possible to improve the effect of the point granting effect and the interest of the game. .

  As a second feature of the point display mode determination table shown in FIG. 34, when the number of points is displayed in “red (first special display mode)”, the reach effect (boss SPSP reach) is equal to or greater than the boss SPSP reach effect. (Execution of production, extreme SPSP reach production, awakening SPSP reach production, etc.). By doing so, it is possible to increase the player's expectation that the number of points is “red (first special display mode)” and to improve the interest of the game.

  The third feature of the point display mode determination table shown in FIG. 34 is that even if the points are displayed in the same “black (normal display mode)”, the number of points is “7499” or less (the first Information)) Reach production more than boss SPSP reach production (boss SPSP reach production, extreme SPSP reach production, awakening SPSP reach production, etc.) and reach production less than boss SPSP reach production (annihilation SP reach production, special When SPSP reach production is easy to execute (the rate of execution is high), but “7500” to “7999” (second information), the number of points is “red (first special display mode) In the same manner as in the case of “)”, the execution of the reach effect beyond the boss SPSP reach effect (first awakening effect) is determined. By doing so, the image when the number of points is displayed in “black (normal display mode)” can be improved, the player can have a sense of expectation, and the game's interest can be improved. It becomes possible.

  The fourth feature of the point display mode determination table shown in FIG. 34 is that even if the points are displayed in “purple + with pattern (second special display mode)”, the first chance (“ In the case of 1188 "," 4649 "), the execution of the reach effect more than the boss SPSP reach effect (first awakening effect) is rich, whereas in the case of the second chance (9191), the extreme SPSP The point that execution of reach production (second awakening production) is rich is mentioned. By doing so, it is possible to improve the image when the number of points is displayed as “purple + with pattern”, to increase the player's expectation, and to improve the interest of the game. .

  As the fifth feature of the point display mode determination table shown in FIG. 34, there are two types of display modes for determining jackpots: “gold color (fourth special display mode)” and “rainbow color (fifth special display mode)”. The point provided is mentioned. By doing this, while it is possible to increase the production pattern at the time of jackpot confirmation, it is possible to give the player a sense of frustration that one of the display modes is not a jackpot confirmation, and the interest of the game It becomes possible to improve.

  Even when the number of points (for example, 1919 points) is displayed in “purple + with pattern (second special display mode)” at the end of the first half production, the normal display mode at the end of the intermediate production or the second half production. When the number of points associated with (for example, 4000 points) is displayed, the number of points is displayed in the normal display mode without displaying the number of points in the second special display mode. The second special display mode may be taken over and displayed. In that case, when the number of points associated with the normal display mode or the first special display mode having a lower jackpot expectation than the second special display mode is displayed at the end of the intermediate production or the second half production, In the case where the number of points associated with the third to fifth display modes having higher jackpot expectation than the second special display mode is displayed while the second special display mode is displayed, the second special display mode is displayed. Should be displayed without taking over.

  In addition, when the number of points is “7499” and “7500” to “7999”, the display mode of the number of points is the same “black”, but the former is “black” and the latter is “black + patterned” As shown in FIG. Similarly, when the number of points is “1188” or “4649” and “9191”, the display mode of the number of points is the same “purple + with pattern”, but the former is “purple” and the latter is A part for the display cheer may be made different, such as “purple + with pattern”.

(Ranbu notice production decision process)
Next, with reference to FIG. 35, description will be given of the ransom advancement effect determination process of the effect control unit 130m. FIG. 35 is a flowchart showing the random dance notice effect determination process.

  First, in step S1443-1, the sub CPU 130a determines whether or not the grant scenario set in the sub RAM 130c executes the first random performance during the second first half effect of the point grant effect. When executing the first random dance effect, the process proceeds to step S1443-4 as executing the random dance notice effect during the first first half effect (before the execution of the first random dance effect), and the first random dance effect is not executed. In that case, the process proceeds to step S1443-2.

  In step S1443-2, the sub CPU 130a performs a lottery announcement effect lottery to determine whether or not to execute the dance announcement effect during the first half production of the point granting effect (before the execution of the first random dance effect) ( In step S1443-3, it is determined whether or not the execution lottery has been won. If the execution lottery is won, the process moves to step S1443-4 as the execution of the random dance announcement effect during the first half production (before the execution of the first random dance production), and the execution lottery is not won. Moves the process to step S1443-7 on the assumption that no ransom notice effect is executed during the first first half effect.

  In step S1443-4, the sub CPU 130a selects a random dance announcement pattern determination table for determining a random dance announcement pattern which is an effect mode of the random dance announcement effect, and in step S1443-5, the selected random dance announcement pattern determination table is selected. Referring to the presence / absence of execution of the first dance performance and the selection rate (%) for each dance announcement pattern, the dance notice pattern of the dance announcement effect executed during the first half production (before the execution of the first dance performance). And the determined random dance notice pattern is set in a predetermined area of the sub-RAM 130c. A detailed description of the random dance notice pattern determination table will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S1443-6, the sub CPU 130a sets a first random dance notice pattern command indicating the determined random dance notice pattern in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 130c. Thereby, the first dance notice pattern command is transmitted to the overall control unit 140 and the lamp control unit 170, and the dance notice effect is executed during the first half production of the point granting effect (before the execution of the first dance performance). Processing is performed.

  In step S1443-7, the sub CPU 130a determines whether or not the grant scenario set in the sub RAM 130c is to execute the second random dance effect during the intermediate effect of the point grant effect. In the case of executing the second random dance effect, the process is shifted to step S1443-10 as executing the random dance notice effect during the second first half effect (before the execution of the second random dance effect), and the second random dance effect is not executed. In that case, the process proceeds to step S1443-8.

  In step S1443-8, the sub CPU 130a executes the random dance notice effect for determining whether to execute the second random dance notice effect during the second first half effect of the point granting effect (before the execution of the second random dance effect). A lottery (winning by 1/3) is executed, and in step S1443-9, it is determined whether or not the execution lottery has been won. If the execution lottery is won, the process moves to step S1443-10 on the assumption that the dance announcement effect is executed during the second first half production (before the execution of the second random dance production), and the execution lottery is not won. Terminates the current random dance announcement effect determination process on the assumption that the second random dance announcement effect is not executed during the second first half production.

  In step S1443-10, the sub CPU 130a selects the above-described random dance notice pattern determination table. In step S1443-11, the sub CPU 130a refers to the selected random dance notice pattern determination table, determines whether or not the second random dance effect is executed, and displays the random dance notice. Based on the selection rate (%) for each pattern, a random dance notice pattern of a random dance notice effect to be executed during the second first half production (before the execution of the second random dance effect) is determined, and the determined random dance notice pattern is determined in the sub-RAM 130c. Set to the area.

  In step S1443-12, the sub CPU 130a sets a second ranch notice pattern command indicating the decided ranch notice pattern in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 130c, and ends the present ranch notice effect determination process. As a result, the second dance announcement pattern command is transmitted to the overall control unit 140 and the lamp control unit 170, and the dance announcement effect is executed during the second half production of the point granting effect (before the execution of the second dance production). Processing is performed.

  As described above, when the first random dance effect is executed in the first half effect of the point granting effect and when the second random dance effect is executed in the intermediate effect of the point granting effect, the random dance notice effect can be executed. Therefore, it is possible to increase the player's expectation that the first random dance effect and the second random dance effect are executed by the random dance notice effect, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

  In addition, even if the third rancho effect is executed in the latter half of the point granting effect, the ranch announcement effect is not executed before the third ranch effect is executed, so the third ranch effect is executed. In this case, the player can be surprised and the interest of the game can be improved.

  In the first half production, the rate at which the first dance performance is executed is higher than that in the case where the second dance production is executed in the intermediate production. The rate at which the effects are executed may be reversed or the same.

  Further, even when the third ranchage effect is executed in the latter half of the point giving effect, the ranchage notice effect may be executed. In that case, the ratio of the ranchage announcement effect being executed when the third ranchage effect is executed is set to be higher than the ratio of the ranchation announcement effect being executed when the first and second ranchage effects are executed. It may be higher, or the rate at which the ransom announcement effect is executed may be reversed or the same.

(Ranbu notice pattern determination table)
FIG. 36 is a diagram illustrating an example of a ranchous advance notice pattern determination table that is referred to when determining a ranchous notice pattern when executing a ranchous notice effect.

  As shown in FIG. 36, the random dance notice pattern determination table includes the presence / absence of execution of random dance effects in the grant scenario set in the sub-RAM 130c, the selection rate (%) of each random dance notice pattern, and the selected random dance notice pattern. Are associated with each other, and as a reference, the effect form of each random dance notice pattern is described in the rightmost column.

  "Gase notice pattern" is a notice pattern of gasses that is performed when no ransom effect is performed, and "this notice pattern" is a notice pattern that is performed when ransom effect is performed. .

  In addition, the “number of mini characters” described in the “effect mode” column indicates the number of mini characters that appear (appear) on the image display device 30 when the random dance notice effect is executed. The direction in which the mini character appears (appears) with respect to the image display device 30 is shown, and the “actual operation effect” means that the second movable effect member 80b tilts toward the center of the display unit of the image display device 30. Thus, it is shown whether or not there is an action effect of flipping all the mini characters appearing on the image display device 30.

  For example, the case of determining the dance notice pattern using the dance notice pattern determination table of FIG. 36 will be described. When the execution of the dance performance effect in the given scenario is “None”, the “Gase notice pattern” is 60%. “1” is determined, “Gase Notice Pattern 2” is determined at a rate of 25%, “Gase Notice Pattern 3” is determined at a rate of 10%, and “Gase Notice Pattern 4” is determined at a rate of 5%. The

  The first feature of the random dance notice pattern determination table shown in FIG. 36 is that when the random dance effect is not executed, the notice pattern in which the number of mini characters is one is easily determined, and when the random dance effect is executed, The point that the notice pattern that the number of mini characters becomes 3 body is easily decided is mentioned. By doing so, the player has a sense of expectation with respect to the number of mini characters appearing on the image display device 30, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  A second feature of the random dance notice pattern determination table shown in FIG. 36 is that when the random dance effect is not executed, the preview pattern in which the mini character appears (appears) from above the image display device 30 is easily determined, and the random dance effect is displayed. When executed, a notice pattern in which a mini character appears from below the image display device 30 can be easily determined. By doing so, the player has a sense of expectation in the direction in which the mini characters appear, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

  As the second feature of the random dance notice pattern determination table shown in FIG. 36, when the random dance effect is not executed, the operation effect by the second movable effect member 80b is not executed, and when the random dance effect is executed, The point where the operation effect by the 2nd movable effect member 80b is performed is mentioned. In this way, the player has a sense of expectation for the action performance being executed without giving up only by the number of mini characters and the appearance direction, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game. .

  Although the number of mini-characters appearing (appearing) on the image display device 30 is one or three, other numbers may be used. In that case, the random dance effect is executed more than when the random dance effect is not executed. In this case, the number of mini characters appearing on the image display device 30 may be set so as to increase.

  The appearance direction of the mini characters appearing on the image display device 30 is upward or downward, but may be left or right, may be up and down, left and right, or one of up, down, left and right. Only the direction may be used.

  In addition, when the dance performance effect is not executed, the motion effect by the second movable effect member 80b is not executed, but an operation mode different from the motion effect by the second movable effect member 80b when the dance performance effect is executed. You may make it perform an operation | movement effect (only a rocking | fluctuation operation | movement is small in a tilt angle etc.). In this case, the mini characters may not be blown off, or some of the mini characters may be played only when the number of mini characters is large.

(Normal operation effect control process)
Next, the normal operation effect control process of the effect control unit 130m will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 37 is a flowchart showing the normal operation effect control process.

  The “normal operation effect” means that an effective period during which the operation of the operation unit (the effect button 37A, the left operation bar 39A, and the right operation bar 39B) is effective during the change effect (game effect) is generated and the image display is performed. The device 30 or the operation unit executes a promotion effect that prompts the operation unit to operate, and is an operation effect that executes a predetermined effect based on the operation of the operation unit during the effective period or the elapse of the effective period. There are “effect”, “long press operation effect” and “continuous press operation effect”.

In the “single press operation effect”, during the single press effective period, the first notice effect that directs the effect button 37A (single operation), the first random effect that causes the effect button 37A to be pressed, and the effect button 37A. A midway branching effect in which a single press operation is performed, an awakening SPSP reach effect (final awakening effect) in which the left operation bar 39A or the right operation bar 39B is operated by a single press, and the like are included.
In the “long press operation effect”, during the long press effective period, the second ranch effect that causes the effect button 37A to be pressed long time (continuously operated for a predetermined time), and the first awakening effect that causes the left operation bar 39A to be long pressed. In addition, a second awakening effect or the like in which the right operation bar 39B is pressed and operated is included.
The “continuous press operation effect” includes a third random effect or the like in which the effect button 37A is continuously pressed (operated continuously a plurality of times) during the continuous press effective period.

  First, in step S1601, the sub CPU 130a performs a single press operation effect based on a single press (one operation) of the operation unit (the effect button device 37, the selection button device 38, the operation bar device 39, etc.). It is determined whether or not the push is valid. Specifically, it is determined whether or not a single press effective time described later is set in the sub RAM 130c. If it is during the single-press effective period, the process proceeds to step S1605. If it is not within the single-press effective period, the process proceeds to step S1602.

  In step 1602, the sub CPU 130a determines whether it is the generation timing of the single-press effective period. If it is the generation timing of the single-press effective period, the process proceeds to step S1603. If it is not the generation timing of the single-press effective period, the process proceeds to step S1608 assuming that the single-press effective period is not generated.

  In step S1603, the sub CPU 130a determines the single-press effective time corresponding to the type of the single-press operation effect (for example, 2.5 seconds for the serif notice effect, the first random effect, and the mid-branch effect, 3 for the awake SPSP reach effect). Second) is set in a predetermined area of the sub-RAM 130c, and in step S1604, a single-press effective period start command indicating the type of the operation unit for which the operation is effective and the single-press effective time is set in the transmission buffer of the sub-RAM 130c. This normal operation effect control process is terminated. As a result, a single press effective period start command is transmitted to the overall control unit 140 and the lamp control unit 170, and processing for executing a promotion effect that prompts the operation unit to operate with the effect device (the image display device 30, the operation unit, etc.). Is done.

  In step S1605, the sub CPU 130a determines whether or not there has been an operation on the operation unit (the effect button 37A, the left operation bar 39A, the right operation bar 39B) according to the type of the single press operation effect. If there is an operation on the operation unit, the process proceeds to step S1607 as executing a single press operation effect. If there is no operation on the operation unit, the effective set in the sub-RAM 130c in step S1606. Determine whether the time has passed. If the valid time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S1607 as executing a single press operation effect, and if the valid time has not elapsed, the current normal operation effect control process is terminated.

  In step S1607, the sub CPU 130a sets a single press operation effect execution command for instructing execution of the single press operation effect in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 130c, and ends the current normal operation effect control process. Thereby, the single press operation effect execution command is transmitted to the overall control unit 140 and the lamp control unit 170, and the single press operation effect is executed in the effect device (the image display device 30, the audio output device 33, etc.) (result is derived). Processing is performed.

  In step S1608, the sub CPU 130a determines whether or not the long press effective period for executing the long press operation effect based on the long press of the operation unit (the effect button device 37, the selection button device 38, the operation bar device 39, etc.). Determine whether. Specifically, it is determined whether or not a long press effective time described later is set in the sub RAM 130c. If it is during the long press effective period, the process proceeds to step S1612. If it is not during the long press effective period, the process proceeds to step S1609.

  In step S1609, the sub CPU 130a determines whether it is the generation timing of the long press effective period. If it is the generation timing of the long press effective period, the process proceeds to step S1610. If it is not the generation timing of the long press effective period, the process proceeds to step S1616 assuming that the long press effective period is not generated.

  In step S1610, the sub CPU 130a subtracts the long press effective time corresponding to the type of the long press operation effect (for example, 3 seconds for the second dance effect, 4 seconds for the first awakening effect, 4 seconds for the second awakening effect, etc.). Set in a predetermined area of the RAM 130c, and in step S1611, a long press effective period start command indicating the type of the operation unit for which the operation is enabled and the long press effective time is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 130c. The control process ends. Thereby, a long press effective period start command is transmitted to the overall control unit 140 and the lamp control unit 170, and a process for executing a promotion effect that prompts the operation unit to operate with the effect device (the image display device 30, the operation unit, or the like). Is done.

  In step S <b> 1612, the sub CPU 130 a determines whether or not there has been a state change (non-pressing → pressing, pressing → non-pressing) of the operation unit according to the type of the long press operation effect. If there is no state change, the process proceeds to step S1614. If there is a state change, in step S1613, an operation state command corresponding to the state of the operation unit (pressed or not pressed) is transmitted to the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 130c. Set to. As a result, the operation state command is transmitted to the overall control unit 140 and the lamp control unit 170, and the effect mode of the promotion effect is changed, the midway effect of the long press operation effect is executed, or the operation rod vibration motor 39c is driven. Is performed.

  In step S1614, the sub CPU 130a determines whether the valid time set in the sub RAM 130c has elapsed. If the valid time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S1615 assuming that the long press operation effect is executed. If the valid time has not elapsed, the normal operation effect control process of this time is terminated.

  In step S1615, the sub CPU 130a sets a long press operation effect execution command for instructing execution of the long press operation effect in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 130c, and ends the current normal operation effect control process. Thereby, the long press operation effect execution command is transmitted to the overall control unit 140 and the lamp control unit 170, and the long press operation effect is executed (results are derived) in the effect device (image display device 30, voice output device, etc.). Is performed.

  In step S <b> 1616, the sub CPU 130 a determines whether or not it is during the continuous press effective period for executing the continuous press operation effect based on the continuous press of the operation unit (effect button device 37). Specifically, it is determined whether or not a later-described successive pressing effective time is set in the sub RAM 130c. If it is during the continuous pressing effective period, the process proceeds to step S1621, and if it is not during the continuous pressing effective period, the process proceeds to step S1617.

  In step S <b> 1617, the sub CPU 130 a determines whether it is the generation timing of the continuous pressing effective period. If it is the generation timing of the continuous press effective period, the process proceeds to step S1618, and if it is not the generation timing of the continuous press effective period, the normal operation effect control process of this time is finished assuming that the long press effective period is not generated. To do.

  In step S1618, the sub CPU 130a sets a continuous press effective period (for example, 3 seconds for the third random dance effect) according to the type of the continuous press operation effect in a predetermined area of the sub RAM 130c. The number of consecutive presses corresponding to the type of operation effect (for example, 10 times for the third random effect) is set in a predetermined area of the sub RAM 130c.

  In step S1620, the sub CPU 130a sets a continuous push effective period start command indicating the type of operation unit for which the operation is valid and the continuous push effective time in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 130c, and ends the current normal operation effect control process. . By this. A continuous press effective period start command is transmitted to the overall control unit 140 and the lamp control unit 170, and a process for executing a promotion effect that prompts the operation of the operation unit in the effect device (the image display device 30, the operation unit, etc.) is performed. .

  In step S1621, the sub CPU 130a determines whether or not there has been an operation of the operation unit according to the type of the continuous press operation effect. If the operation unit is not operated, the process proceeds to step S1625. If the operation unit is operated, the operation unit operation command is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 130c in step S1622. As a result, the operation unit operation command is transmitted to the overall control unit 140 and the lamp control unit 170, and a process for executing an intermediate effect of the continuous press operation effect is performed.

  In step S1623, the sub CPU 130a subtracts 1 from the number of consecutive presses set in the sub RAM 130c. In step S1624, the sub CPU 130a determines whether or not the number of consecutive presses has become “0”. If the number of consecutive presses is “0”, the process proceeds to step S1626 as the final effect of the continuous press operation effect. If the number of consecutive presses is not “0”, the process proceeds to step S1625. It is determined whether or not the valid time set in the sub RAM 130c has elapsed. If the effective time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S1626 as executing the final effect of the continuous press operation effect, and if the effective time has not elapsed, the current normal operation effect control process ends.

  In step S <b> 1626, the sub CPU 130 a sets a continuous press operation effect execution command for instructing execution of the final effect (derived result) of the continuous press operation effect in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 130 c, and this normal operation effect control process Exit. As a result, the continuous press operation effect execution command is transmitted to the overall control unit 140 and the lamp control unit 170, and the final effect of the continuous press operation effect is executed in the effect device (the image display device 30, the audio output device, etc.). ) Is performed.

  As described above, since a plurality of types of operation effects (single press operation effect, long press operation effect, continuous press operation effect) with different operation modes of the operation unit are executed, let the player operate the operation unit. It is possible to improve the interest of the game.

  Note that, even if any valid period occurs, the operation effect is executed when the effective time elapses, but the operation effect is not executed unless the operation unit is operated according to the type of the operation effect. You may set things. For example, with respect to the serif notice effect, the output of the serif is not performed unless the operation unit is operated, and with respect to the other, the operation effect may be executed when the effective time elapses even if the operation unit is not operated. .

(Progress of point giving effect)
Next, the progress of the point giving effect will be described with reference to FIG. Specifically, FIG. 38A is a diagram showing the progress of the first half production period to the intermediate production period, and FIG. 38B is a diagram showing the progress of the second half production period.

First, with reference to FIG. 38 (a-1), a description will be given of the progress of the production in the first half production period to the middle production period when neither of the dance announcement effect or the dance performance is executed.
First, when the first first-half production period is started, an introduction production indicating the start of the point-giving production is performed, and subsequently, the number of granted points that is the first to fifth times in the first-half production period is displayed. Thereafter, when the second first half production is started, the number of granted points which is the sixth to tenth times in the first half production period is displayed. Then, a midway branch effect for branching to the latter half effect is performed in the intermediate effect period.

Next, with reference to FIG. 38 (a-2), a case will be described in which the Gase Ranbu notice effect is executed during the first first half effect period.
First, during the first first stage production period, the dance announcement effect by the gasse notice pattern is started while the second granted point number is displayed in the first half production period, and during the fifth presentation point number display in the first half production period. Ranbu notice production ends. In this case, the first random performance effect is not performed in the second first half production period, and the number of granted points that is the sixth to tenth times is displayed in the first half production period.

Next, with reference to FIG. 38 (a-3), a case will be described in which the main dance announcement effect is executed during the first first half production period and the gasse dance announcement effect is executed during the second first half production period.
First, during the first first stage production period, the dance performance notice production is started during the display of the number of granted points for the second time in the first half production period, and during the display of the number of granted points for the fifth time in the first half production period. The notice effect ends. In this case, the first random dance effect is performed in the second first half effect period, and the sixth grant point display in the first half effect period is performed as a result of the first random dance effect. In addition, after the elapse of a predetermined period from the start of the first dance performance, the dance announcement effect by the gasse notice pattern is started, and the dance announcement effect ends during the display of the number of granted points that is the sixth time in the first half production period. In this case, the second branch dance effect is not performed in the intermediate effect period, and the midway branch effect is performed.

Next, with reference to FIG. 38 (a-4), a case will be described in which the main dance announcement effect is executed during the first first half production period, and the main dance announcement effect is executed during the second first half production period.
First, during the first first stage production period, the random dance notice production is started during the display of the second granted point number during the first half production period, and during the fifth presentation point number display during the first half production period. The production ends. In this case, the second random dance effect is performed in the second first half production period, and the number of granted points for the sixth time in the first half production period is displayed as a result of the first random dance production. In addition, after a predetermined period has elapsed since the start of the first dance performance, the dance announcement effect according to the present notice pattern is started, and the dance announcement effect ends during the display of the sixth granted point number in the first half production period. In this case, the second dance performance is performed in the intermediate performance period, and the first granted point number in the intermediate performance period is displayed as a result of the second dance performance.

Next, with reference to FIG. 38 (b-1), the progress of the production in the second half production period when the third random dance production is not executed during the second second production stage will be described.
First, when the first second half production period is started, an introduction production indicating the start of the second half production is performed, and subsequently, the first to fifth points giving effect and the number of granted points are displayed in the second half production period. . Thereafter, when the second latter half production period is started, the sixth point granting and the number of given points are displayed in the second half production period. Then, the development branching effect for branching to the development destination after the point giving effect is performed.

Next, with reference to FIG. 38 (b-2), the progress of the production in the second half production period when the third random dance production is executed during the second first half production period will be described.
When the second second half production period is started following the first second half production period, the third random dance production is performed in the second second half production period, and the sixth grant point in the second half production period as a result of the third random production production. A number is displayed. Thereafter, the development branching effect for branching to the development destination after the point giving effect is performed.

Next, with reference to FIG. 38 (b-3), the progress of the production in the second half production period when the normal recollection production is executed over the first second half production period and the second second half production period will be described.
First, when the first second stage production period is started, a normal recollection production is performed so as to straddle the second second production stage, and the first grant in the second half production period is given as a result of the normal recollection production in the second second half production period. The number of points is displayed. Thereafter, the development branching effect for branching to the development destination after the point giving effect is performed.

Next, with reference to FIG. 38 (b-4), the progress of the production in the second half production period when the special reminiscence production is executed over the first second half production period and the second second half production period will be described.
First, when the first second stage production period is started, the special recollection production is performed so as to straddle the second second stage production period, but the second latter production period ends without displaying the number of granted points. Thereafter, the third introduction effect is performed without the development branch effect.

Next, with reference to FIG. 38 (b-5), the progress of the production in the second half production period when the next notice production is executed over the first second half production period and the second second half production period will be described.
First, when the first second stage production period is started, the next notice production is performed so as to straddle the second second stage production period, but the second latter stage production period ends without displaying the number of granted points. Thereafter, the special introduction effect or the full rotation reach is performed without the development branch effect.

(Example of opening production)
Next, with reference to FIG. 39, description will be given of an effect example in the case where the opening effect is executed at the start of the assault effect.

  First, as shown in FIG. 39A, when the opening effect is started when the effect symbols TZ1 to TZ3 are in the reach state, the image display device 30 is suggested (notified) to develop into an assault effect. The introduction effect is performed by displaying the group of enemy characters TC.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 39B, the shutter member constituted by the third movable effect member 80c slides from the left and right standby positions of the image display device 30 toward the center, and the display unit of the image display device 30 It will be in the state which shields.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 39 (c), when the third movable effect member 80c that has shielded the display unit of the image display device 30 returns to the standby position, the face of the enemy character TC is displayed up, and FIG. As shown in (d), a title image “Assault of assault” indicating the start of the assault effect is displayed, and the opening effect ends after a predetermined period of time has elapsed.

(Example of production in the first half production period)
Next, with reference to FIG. 40, an example of an effect in the first first half effect period in the case where the ransom advance notice effect is executed will be described.

  First, when the first first half effect is started, a state in which the teammate character waits for the enemy character is displayed on the image display device 30, and the introduction effect corresponding to the scene of the first first half effect is executed.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 40 (a), when the ally character MC performs the first weak attack on the enemy character TC, 100 points are given to the player, which is the first time in the first half production period. The number of granted points is displayed (“100 pt” is displayed in black).

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 40 (b), when the teammate character MC performs the second weak attack on the enemy character TC, 100 points are given to the player, which is the second time in the first half production period. The number of granted points is displayed (“200 pt” is displayed in black). At this time, the first mini character YC appears on the right side of the screen of the image display device 30 from below, and the execution of the ransom advance notice effect is started.

  Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 40 (c), when the ally character MC performs the third weak attack on the enemy character TC, 100 points are given to the player, which is the third time in the first half production period. The number of granted points is displayed (“300 pt” is displayed in black). At this time, a second mini character YC appears on the right side of the screen of the image display device 30 from below, and a total of two mini characters YC are displayed.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 40 (d), when the teammate character MC performs the fourth weak attack on the enemy character TC, 100 points are given to the player, and the fourth time in the first half production period. Is displayed ("400 pt" is displayed in black). At this time, the third mini character YC appears on the right side of the screen of the image display device 30 from below, and a total of three mini characters YC are displayed.

  When the first dance performance is not executed, 100 points are awarded to the player as the teammate character MC performs the fifth weak attack on the enemy character TC as shown in FIG. 40 (e-1). Accordingly, the number of granted points that is the fifth time in the first half production period is displayed ("500 pt" is displayed in black). At this time, the three mini characters YC displayed on the right side of the screen exit (disappear) and are notified of the non-execution of the random dance effect, and develop into the second first half effect period in which the first random dance effect is not executed.

  On the other hand, when the first random performance effect is executed, as shown in FIG. 40 (e-2), 100 points are given to the player when the teammate character MC performs the fifth weak attack on the enemy character TC. Thus, the number of granted points that is the fifth time in the first half production period is displayed (“500 pt” is displayed in black). At this time, the second movable effect member 80b is tilted and an action effect is performed in which the three mini characters YC displayed on the right side of the screen of the image display device 30 are played, and the execution of the random dance effect is notified. It develops into the second first half production period in which the production is executed.

(First production example in the second first half production period)
Next, with reference to FIG. 41, an example of an effect in the second first half effect period in the case where a random dance notice effect is executed and a chance eye is displayed as a given point display will be described.

  First, when the second first half production period starts, as shown in FIG. 41 (a), 100 points are awarded to the player when the teammate character MC performs the sixth weak attack on the enemy character TC. Thus, the number of granted points which is the sixth time in the first half production period is displayed (“600 pt” is displayed in black).

  Then, as shown in FIG. 41 (b), when the ally character MC makes the seventh weak attack on the enemy character TC, 100 points are given to the player, which is the seventh time in the first half production period. The number of granted points is displayed (“700 pt” is displayed in black). At this time, the first mini character YC appears on the right side of the screen of the image display device 30 from below, and the execution of the ransom advance notice effect is started.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 41 (c), when the teammate character MC performs the eighth weak attack on the enemy character TC, 100 points are given to the player, which is the eighth time in the first half production period. The number of granted points is displayed (“800 pt” is displayed in black). At this time, a second mini character YC appears on the right side of the screen of the image display device 30 from below, and a total of two mini characters YC are displayed.

  Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 41 (d), when the teammate character MC performs the ninth weak attack on the enemy character TC, 100 points are given to the player, which is the ninth time in the first half production period. The number of granted points is displayed (“900 pt” is displayed in black). At this time, the third mini character YC appears on the right side of the screen of the image display device 30 from below, and a total of three mini characters YC are displayed.

  Then, when the second dance performance is not executed, as shown in FIG. 41 (e-1), 288 points are awarded to the player by the teammate character MC performing the tenth weak attack on the enemy character TC. Accordingly, the number of granted points that is the tenth time in the first half production period is displayed (“1188 pt” as the chance chance is displayed with purple and a pattern). At this time, the three mini characters YC displayed on the right side of the screen leave (disappear) and are notified of the non-execution of the random dance effect, and develop into an intermediate effect period in which the midway branch effect is executed.

  On the other hand, when the second dance performance is performed, as shown in FIG. 41 (e-2), the ally character MC gives 288 points to the player by performing the tenth weak attack on the enemy character TC. Thus, the number of granted points that is the tenth time in the first half production period is displayed (“1188pt”, which is the chance, is displayed with purple and a pattern). At this time, the second movable effect member 80b is tilted and an action effect is performed in which the three mini characters YC displayed on the right side of the screen of the image display device 30 are flipped to notify the execution of the random effect. It develops into the second first half production period in which the production is executed.

(Second production example in the second first half production period)
Next, with reference to FIG. 42, description will be given of an effect example in the second first half effect period in the case where the random dance notice effect is executed and the first random dance effect is executed.

  First, when the first random dance effect is started in the second first half production period, as shown in FIG. 42A, a random dance window RW indicating the start of the first random dance effect is displayed on the image display device 30, and image display is performed. In the lower right part of the screen of the device 30, the total number of points already given ("500 pt") is displayed in the foreground in preference to other images.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 42 (b), candidate points (“100”, “500”, “1500”, “2000”) for the given points are displayed in each divided region of the four-folded random dance window RW. A roulette effect that switches the candidates for the granted points to be displayed is performed, and a promotion image SG that prompts a single press operation of the effect button 37A is displayed, and an effective period occurs. At this time, the first mini character YC appears from the upper side on the right side of the screen of the image display device 30, and the execution of the ransom advance notice effect is started.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 42 (c), when the effect button 37A is operated with a single press during the execution of the roulette effect, the promotion image SG disappears after the display mode indicating that the effect button 37A is operated. To do. At this time, a second mini character YC appears on the right side of the screen of the image display device 30 from above, and a total of two mini characters YC are displayed.

  After that, as shown in FIG. 42 (d), the divided area indicating the points to be given to the player after the roulette effect is finished is selected and enlarged, and points (here, “1500pt”) are obtained. The result is displayed. At this time, a third mini character YC appears on the right side of the screen of the image display device 30 from above, and a total of three mini characters YC are displayed. Note that the same display is performed even when the effect button 37A is not operated with a single press during the effective period.

  If the second random dance effect is not executed, as shown in FIG. 42 (e-1), the random dance window RW disappears and a comment ("Needless") is displayed along with the teammate character MC. The number of granted points for the sixth time is displayed ("2000pt" is displayed in black). At this time, the three mini characters YC displayed on the right side of the screen leave (disappear) and are notified of the non-execution of the random dance effect, and develop into an intermediate effect period in which the midway branch effect is executed.

  On the other hand, when the second random dance effect is executed, as shown in FIG. 42 (e-2), the random dance window RW disappears and a comment ("Needless") is displayed together with the teammate character MC. The number of granted points that is the sixth time in the period is displayed (“2000 pt” is displayed in black). At this time, the second movable effect member 80b is tilted and an action effect is performed in which the three mini characters YC displayed on the right side of the screen of the image display device 30 are flipped to notify the execution of the random effect. It develops into an intermediate production period in which the production is executed.

  In addition, about the candidate of the grant point displayed in each divided area of the random dance window RW in the first random dance effect, the background of the divided area is blue for those having a relatively small number of points (“100”, “500”). For the display with a relatively large number of points (“1500”, “2000”), the background of the divided area is displayed in red, so that the display mode for each of the granted point candidates is different. It is good also as the same display mode (a display color, a pattern, etc.).

  Further, the candidate points displayed in each divided area of the random dance window RW in the first random dance effect are not limited to the above combinations, and the number of points given to the player in the first random dance effect is relatively high. If there are few points, a relatively small number of points will be displayed as candidates, or a large number will be displayed easily, and if the number of points given to the player is relatively large As candidates for the grant points, a relatively large number of points may be displayed or may be displayed easily. If it does in this way, it will become possible to foresee whether there are many grant points selected according to the candidate of grant points which are not selected as a result of a roulette effect, and it becomes possible to improve the interest of a game.

(First production example during the intermediate production period)
Next, with reference to FIG. 43, an example of the effect in the intermediate effect period when the midway branch effect is executed will be described.

  First, when a halfway effect is started during the intermediate effect period, as shown in FIG. 43 (a), an introduction window SW for introducing detailed information about the teammate character MC is displayed, and the lower right portion of the screen of the image display device 30 is displayed. The total number of points already given (“2000 pt”) is displayed in the foreground in preference to other images.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 43 (b), the introduction window SW is erased, and a display effect in which the teammate character MC swings up the sword is performed. As shown in FIG. The display effect is like swinging a sword.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 43 (d), a display effect is generated in which cracks occur around the center of the screen that has been slashed by the sword. As shown in FIG. 43 (e), the screen is cracked and the latter half effect is produced. The development to the period is notified, and the first second stage production period is developed.

(Second production example during the intermediate production period)
Next, with reference to FIG. 44, an example of an effect in the intermediate effect period when the second random dance effect is executed will be described.

  First, when the second random dance effect is started in the intermediate effect period, as shown in FIG. 44A, a random dance window RW indicating the start of the second random dance effect is displayed on the image display device 30, and the image display device 30 is displayed. In the lower right part of the screen, the total number of points already given (“2000 pt”) is displayed in the foreground in preference to other images.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 44 (b), a promotion image SG that prompts a long press operation of the effect button 37A is displayed in front of the ally character MC enlarged in the random dance window RW, and a valid period is generated.

  When the effect button 37A is operated for a long time, as shown in FIG. 44 (c-1), the promotion image SG is displayed to indicate that the effect button 37A has been operated, and is given to the player. Point images PG indicating the given points are sequentially displayed. On the other hand, when the effect button 37A is not pressed for a long time, as shown in FIG. 44 (c-2), the point image PG indicating the awarded points given to the player is not displayed.

  Thereafter, when the effective period ends, as shown in FIG. 44D, the teammate character MC and the promotion image SG are erased, and a result display indicating that points (here, “2500 pt”) have been acquired is performed.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 44 (e), the dance window RW disappears and a comment (“Let's do it!”) Is displayed together with the teammate character MC, and the display of the number of granted points which is the first time in the intermediate performance period is displayed. Is performed ("4500pt" is displayed in black), and develops into the first second half production period.

(Example of production in the first half of the production period)
Next, with reference to FIG. 45, an example of an effect in the first second half effect period in which no ransom notice effect is executed will be described.

  First, when the first second half effect is started, the image display device 30 displays the appearance of the teammate character waiting for the enemy character, and the first second half effect introduction effect is executed.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 45 (a), when the teammate character MC makes the first middle attack on the enemy character TC, 300 points are awarded to the player, which is the first time in the second half production period. The number of granted points is displayed (“4300 pt” is displayed in black).

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 45 (b), when the teammate character MC performs the second middle attack on the enemy character TC, 300 points are awarded to the player, which is the second time in the second half production period. The number of granted points is displayed (“4600 pt” is displayed in black).

  Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 45 (c), when the teammate character MC performs the third middle attack on the enemy character TC, 300 points are awarded to the player, which is the third time in the second half production period. The number of granted points is displayed (“4900 pt” is displayed in black).

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 45 (d), when the teammate character MC performs the fourth middle attack on the enemy character TC, 300 points are awarded to the player, which is the fourth time in the second half production period. The number of granted points is displayed (“5200pt” is displayed in black).

  If the third dance performance is not executed, as shown in FIG. 45 (e-1), 300 points are awarded to the player when the teammate character MC performs the fifth middle attack on the enemy character TC. As a result, the number of points given for the fifth time in the latter half production period is displayed (“5500 pt” is displayed in black), and the third random production stage is not executed.

  On the other hand, when the third random performance effect is executed, as shown in FIG. 45 (e-2), 300 points are awarded to the player when the teammate character MC performs the fifth middle attack on the enemy character TC. As a result, the number of granted points that is the fifth time in the second half production period is displayed ("5500pt" is displayed in black). At this time, an operation effect in which the second movable effect member 80b tilts is performed to notify the execution of the random dance effect, and the second late production period in which the third random effect effect is executed is developed.

(First production example in the second half production period)
Next, with reference to FIG. 46, an example of the effect in the second second half effect period when the third random dance effect is not executed will be described.

  First, when the second second half effect period is started, a cut-in image CG in which three teammate characters are arranged side by side is displayed on the image display device 30 as shown in FIG. Further, in the lower right part of the screen of the image display device 30, the total number of points already given ("5500pt") is displayed in the foreground in preference to other images.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIGS. 46 (b) to 46 (d), the third ally character MC displayed in the cut-in image CG sequentially gives a strong attack to the enemy character TC and is given to the player. A display effect indicating that the number of points to be increased is performed.

  If the final number of points awarded is determined to be “7999 pt”, the number of points awarded for the sixth time in the second half production period is displayed as shown in FIG. 46 (e-1) (“7999 pt”). "Is displayed in black), the result of the point giving effect is displayed, and it develops into an extended branch effect. At this time, since the number of granted points is less than “8000 pt”, an effect image having a relatively weak appealing power (appealing power) to the player is displayed as a background for displaying the number of granted points.

  On the other hand, when the final number of points awarded is determined to be “8000 pt”, as shown in FIG. 46 (e-2), as the result display of the point granting effect, the number of granted points that is the sixth time in the second half effect period is displayed. As a result of the display (“8000 pt” is displayed in red), the result display of the point grant effect is performed, which develops into an extended branch effect. At this time, since the number of granted points is “8000 pt” or more, an effect image having a relatively strong appeal (appealing power) to the player is displayed as a background for displaying the number of granted points.

(Second production example in the second half production period)
Next, with reference to FIG. 47, an example of an effect in the second second half effect period when the third random dance effect is executed and a chance eye is displayed as the display of the number of granted points will be described.

  First, when the second random dance effect is started in the second second half effect period, as shown in FIG. 47A, a random dance window RW indicating the start of the third random dance effect is displayed on the image display device 30, and the image display is performed. In the lower right part of the screen of the device 30, the total number of points already given ("5500pt") is displayed in the foreground in preference to other images.

  After that, as shown in FIG. 47 (b), the total number of points already given in the random dance window RW is displayed, and a promotion image SG that prompts the successive pressing operation of the effect button 37A is displayed, and an effective period is generated. .

  When the effect button 37A is continuously pressed, as shown in FIGS. 47 (c-1) and 47 (d-1), the promotion image SG is displayed indicating that the effect button 37A has been operated. The total number of points displayed in the random dance window RW is incremented by a predetermined number (here, “500 pt”).

  On the other hand, when the effect button 37A is not operated repeatedly, the total number of points displayed in the random dance window RW does not change as shown in FIGS. 47 (c-2) and 47 (d-2). The remaining time gauge of the promotion image SG is displayed in a reduced manner.

  Thereafter, when the effective period ends, as shown in FIG. 47 (e), the teammate character MC and the promotion image SG are erased, and the number of granted points that is the sixth time in the latter half production period is displayed (here, the chance) “9191pt”, which is the eye, is displayed with a purple color + with a pattern), and as a result, a point giving effect is displayed, and a development branching effect is developed. At this time, since the awarded point is “8000 pt” or more, an effect image having a relatively strong appeal (appealing power) to the player is displayed as a background for displaying the number of awarded points.

(First production example over the first and second second half production periods)
Next, with reference to FIG. 48 (a), description will be given of an effect example in the case where the normal recollection effect is executed over the first second half effect period and the second second effect period.

  First, when the normal rendition effect is started in the first second half effect period, as shown in FIG. 48 (a-1), an effect image corresponding to the first scene of the normal recollection effect is displayed on the image display device 30. . At this time, the total number of points already given is not displayed on the image display device 30.

  When the first scene of the normal rendition effect ends, as shown in FIG. 48 (a-2), the second scene of the normal recollection effect is displayed on the image display device 30 from the first second half effect period to the second second half effect period. An effect image corresponding to is displayed. Also at this time, the total number of points already given is not displayed on the image display device 30.

  Thereafter, when the second scene of the normal rendition effect ends, as shown in FIG. 48 (a-3), an effect image corresponding to the final scene of the normal recollection effect is displayed on the image display device 30 in the second second half effect period. Is done. Also at this time, the total number of points already given is not displayed on the image display device 30.

  When the final scene of the normal rendition effect ends, as shown in FIG. 48 (a-4), the number of granted points that is the first time in the second half effect period is displayed (here, “10500pt” is displayed in red) As a result, the result of the point granting effect is displayed, and it develops into the development branching effect. At this time, since the awarded point is “8000 pt” or more, an effect image having a relatively strong appeal (appealing power) to the player is displayed as a background for displaying the number of awarded points.

(Second production example over the first and second second half production periods)
Next, with reference to FIG. 48 (b), an effect example in the case where the special recollection effect is executed over the first second half effect period and the second second effect period will be described.

  First, when the special rendition effect is started in the first second half effect period, as shown in FIG. 48 (b-1), an effect image corresponding to the first scene of the special recollection effect is displayed on the image display device 30. . At this time, the image display device 30 does not display the number of granted points.

  When the first scene of the special rendition effect ends, as shown in FIG. 48 (b-2), the effect image corresponding to the second scene of the special recollection effect is displayed on the image display device 30 in the first second half effect period. Is displayed. Also at this time, the image display device 30 does not display the number of granted points.

  Further, when the second scene of the special rendition effect is finished, as shown in FIG. 48 (b-3), the third scene of the special recollection effect is displayed on the image display device 30 from the first second half effect period to the second second half effect period. An effect image corresponding to is displayed. Also at this time, the image display device 30 does not display the number of granted points.

  When the third scene of the special rendition effect ends, as shown in FIG. 48 (b-4), an effect image corresponding to the fourth scene of the special recollection effect is displayed on the image display device 30 in the second second half effect period. Is displayed. Also at this time, the image display device 30 does not display the number of granted points.

  Thereafter, when the fourth scene of the special rendition effect ends, as shown in FIG. 48 (b-5), an effect image corresponding to the final scene of the special recollection effect is displayed on the image display device 30 in the second second half effect period. Then, when the final scene is finished, it develops into a third introduction effect. Also at this time, the image display device 30 does not display the number of granted points. That is, when the special rendition effect is executed, the result display of the point giving effect is not performed.

  In addition, in the special recollection effect, the result display of the point grant effect is not performed, but the total number of points given in the final scene is displayed and the result of the point grant effect is displayed. Good. Moreover, when displaying the total of the number of points, the number of points may be displayed in a display mode different from normal.

(Third production example over the first and second second half production periods)
Next, with reference to FIG. 49, an example of an effect when the next notice effect is executed over the first second half effect period and the second second effect period will be described.

  First, when the next notice effect is started in the first second half effect period, as shown in FIG. 49 (a), an introduction effect indicating the start of the next notice effect is performed on the image display device 30 ("next" character). Image is displayed). At this time, the image display device 30 does not display the number of granted points.

  When the introduction effect of the next notice effect is completed, an effect image corresponding to the first scene of the next notice effect is displayed on the image display device 30 in the first second half effect period, as shown in FIG. 49 (b). . Also at this time, the image display device 30 does not display the number of granted points.

  Further, when the first scene of the next notice effect is finished, as shown in FIG. 49 (c), the image display device 30 responds to the second scene of the next notice effect from the first latter effect period to the second latter effect period, as shown in FIG. The effect image is displayed. Also at this time, the image display device 30 does not display the number of granted points.

  When the second scene of the next notice effect is finished, as shown in FIG. 49 (d), the effect image corresponding to the third scene of the next notice effect is displayed on the image display device 30 in the second second half effect period. The Also at this time, the image display device 30 does not display the number of granted points.

  When the third scene of the next notice effect is finished and the second awakening effect (special introduction effect) is developed, the next notice effect is displayed on the image display device 30 as shown in FIG. As a final scene, a second awakening notice image (awakening notice screen) for notifying (notifying) the development (transition) to the second awakening effect is displayed, and when the display period of the second awakening notice image ends, the second awakening effect (special (Introduction). Also at this time, the image display device 30 does not display the number of granted points. In other words, when the next notice effect (first next notice effect) for notifying the development to the second awakening effect (special introduction effect) is executed, the result display of the point grant effect is not performed.

  On the other hand, when the third scene of the next notice effect is finished, when the full-rotation reach effect is developed, as shown in FIG. 49 (e-2), the image display device 30 is fully rotated as the final scene of the next notice effect. A full-rotation notice image (full-rotation notice screen) for notifying (notifying) the advancement (transition) to the reach effect is displayed, and when the display period of the all-rotation notice image ends, the full-rotation reach image is developed. Also at this time, the image display device 30 does not display the number of granted points. That is, when the next notice effect (second next notice effect) for notifying the development to the full rotation reach effect is executed, the result display of the point grant effect is not performed.

  In addition, although the special effect is performed from the first scene to the third scene of the next notice effect, the ally character is not accompanied by the operation of the operation bar device 39 (generation of the effective period of the operation bar device 39). You may make it perform the awakening effect similar to the 1st awakening effect which performs the awakening of the 1st step. If it does in this way, it will become possible to reduce the discomfort to develop into the 2nd awakening production (special introduction production) without performing the 1st awakening production.

  In addition, in the next notice effect, the result of the point giving effect is not displayed. However, when the first next notice effect is executed and when the first next notice effect is executed, the final scene is displayed. Display the total number of points given in, display the result of the point grant effect, on the other hand, do not display the result of point grant effect without displaying the total number of points given in the final scene Also good. Further, when displaying the total number of points, the number of points may be displayed in a display mode different from the case where the next notice effect is not executed.

(Example of the first effect of the first awakening effect)
Next, with reference to FIG. 50A, an example of an effect when the first awakening effect is executed after the third introduction effect is executed will be described.

  First, as shown in FIG. 50 (a-1), when the development branch effect is started, a promotion image SG that prompts the user to operate the effect button 37A is displayed on the image display device 30, and a valid period is generated. Further, the shutter member constituted by the third movable effect member 80c slides from the left and right standby positions of the image display device 30 toward the center, and the right and left areas of the promotion image SG are blocked.

  When the effect button 37A is operated or the effective period ends and the third introduction effect is started, as shown in FIG. 50 (a-2), the light guide plate device 36 is operated and the light guide plate is moved. Light is emitted alternately in white and blue over a predetermined period (for example, 3 seconds), and a dark color image is displayed to make the light emission of the light guide plate stand out by lowering the brightness of the display unit of the image display device 30 than before. The

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 50 (a-3), when the light emission of the light guide plate device 36 is finished, the display of the dark color image displayed on the image display device 30 is finished, and the three teammate characters are gathered together. Is displayed.

  Then, when the third introduction effect is finished and the first awakening effect is started, as shown in FIG. 50 (a-4), the promotion image SG that prompts the image display device 30 to press and hold the left operation bar 39A. Is displayed and an effective period is generated, and when the left operation bar 39A is pressed for a long time, as shown in FIG. 50 (a-5), the left operation bar imitating the left operation bar 39A constituting the promotion image SG The image shows a display mode indicating that the left operation bar 39A is being pressed for a long time, and the operation bar vibration motor 39c is driven to vibrate the left operation bar 39A.

  On the other hand, when the left operation bar 39A is not pressed and when the long operation of the left operation bar 39A is released, the left operation bar image displayed on the image display device 30 is displayed on the left operation bar 39A. The display mode indicates that the operation bar has not been pressed for a long time, and the drive of the operating rod vibration motor 39c is stopped.

  When the effective period ends, as shown in FIG. 50 (a-6), the first awakening image indicating that the teammate character has awakened the first stage is displayed on the image display device 30, and the boss SPSP reach is displayed. It will develop into a production or a second awakening production (special introduction production).

  Regarding the light emission of the light guide plate in the third introduction effect, the light guide plate disposed on the front side emits light when emitting light in white, and the light guide plate disposed on the rear side emits light when emitting light in blue. However, the same light guide plate may emit light whether it emits white light or blue light.

(Example of second effect of first awakening effect)
Next, with reference to FIG. 50B, an example of the effect when the first awakening effect is executed after the fourth introduction effect is executed will be described.

  First, as shown in FIG. 50 (b-1), when the development branch effect is started, a promotion image SG that prompts the user to operate the effect button 37 </ b> A is displayed on the image display device 30 and a valid period is generated. Further, the shutter member constituted by the third movable effect member 80c slides from the left and right standby positions of the image display device 30 toward the center, and the right and left areas of the promotion image SG are blocked.

  Then, when the effect button 37A is operated or the effective period ends and the fourth introduction effect is started, as shown in FIGS. 50 (b-2) and 50 (b-3), the light guide plate device 36 is activated, and the light guide plate emits light in white and blue alternately for a predetermined period (for example, 6 seconds), and the lightness of the display unit of the image display device 30 is lowered than before and the light emission of the light guide plate is conspicuous. A dark color image is displayed.

  Then, when the fourth introduction effect is finished and the first awakening effect is started, as shown in FIG. 50 (b-4), the promotion image SG that prompts the image display device 30 to press and hold the left operation bar 39 </ b> A. Is displayed and an effective period is generated, and when the left operation bar 39A is pressed for a long time, as shown in FIG. 50 (b-5), the left operation bar imitating the left operation bar 39A constituting the promotion image SG The image shows a display mode indicating that the left operation bar 39A is being pressed for a long time, and the operation bar vibration motor 39c is driven to vibrate the left operation bar 39A.

  On the other hand, when the left operation bar 39A is not pressed and when the long operation of the left operation bar 39A is released, the left operation bar image displayed on the image display device 30 is displayed on the left operation bar 39A. The display mode indicates that the operation bar has not been pressed for a long time, and the drive of the operating rod vibration motor 39c is stopped.

  When the effective period ends, as shown in FIG. 50 (b-6), the first awakening image indicating that the teammate character has awakened the first stage is displayed on the image display device 30, and the second awakening is displayed. It will develop into production (special introduction production).

  Regarding the light emission of the light guide plate in the fourth introduction effect, the light guide plate arranged on the front side emits light when emitting light in white, and the light guide plate arranged on the rear side emits light when emitting light in blue. However, the same light guide plate may emit light whether it emits white light or blue light.

(Example of second awakening production)
Next, with reference to FIG. 51, an example of an effect when the second awakening effect is executed after the special introduction effect is executed will be described.

  First, immediately before the special introduction effect is started, the image display device 30 displays the first awakening image shown in FIG. 51 (a-1) or the awakening notice image shown in FIG. 51 (a-2). Yes.

  When the special introduction effect is started, as shown in FIG. 51 (b), the light guide plate device 36 is operated and the light guide plate emits light in yellow and red alternately over a predetermined period (for example, 6 seconds). Then, a dark color image for making the light emission of the light guide plate stand out by lowering the brightness of the display unit of the image display device 30 than before is displayed.

  After that, as shown in FIG. 51C, when the light emission of the light guide plate device 36 is finished, the display of the dark color image displayed on the image display device 30 is finished, and the cut-in images of the three teammate characters are displayed. Is done.

  Then, when the special introduction effect is finished and the second awakening effect is started, as shown in FIG. 51 (d), a promotion image SG that prompts the user to press and hold the right operation bar 39 </ b> B is displayed on the image display device 30. When the effective period occurs and the right operation bar 39B is pressed for a long time, as shown in FIG. 51 (e), the right operation bar image imitating the right operation bar 39B constituting the promotion image SG becomes the right operation bar 39B. Is displayed to indicate that a long press operation has been performed, and the operation rod vibration motor 39c is driven to vibrate the right operation rod 39B.

  On the other hand, when the right operation bar 39B is not pressed for a long time and when the long press operation of the right operation bar 39B is released, the right operation bar image displayed on the image display device 30 is displayed on the right operation bar 39B. The display mode indicates that the operation bar has not been pressed for a long time, and the drive of the operating rod vibration motor 39c is stopped.

  Thereafter, when the effective period ends, as shown in FIG. 51 (f), the second awakening image indicating that the teammate character has awakened in the second stage is displayed on the image display device 30, and the extreme SPSP reach effect or It will develop into an awakening SPSP reach production.

  Regarding the light emission of the light guide plate in the special introduction effect, the light guide plate disposed on the front side emits light when emitting light in yellow, and the light guide plate disposed on the rear side emits light when emitting light in red. However, the same light guide plate may emit light even when emitting light in yellow or emitting light in red.

(Example of production of awakening SPSP reach)
Next, with reference to FIG. 52, an effect example in the case where the awakening SPSP reach effect (final awakening effect) is executed after the second awakening effect is executed will be described.

  First, the second awakening image shown in FIG. 52A is displayed on the image display device 30 immediately before the awakening SPSP reach effect is started.

  Then, when the display of the second awakening image is finished and the confirmed introduction effect is started, the introduction image is displayed on the image display device 30 as shown in FIG. 52 (b), and thereafter, FIG. 52 (c). As shown in FIG. 3, the light guide plate device 36 is activated, and the light guide plate emits rainbow colors (seven colors) over a predetermined period (for example, 6 seconds), thereby reducing the brightness of the image display device 30 than before. A dark color image for conspicuous light emission of the light guide plate is displayed.

  Thereafter, when the final introduction effect is started and the final awakening effect is started, as shown in FIG. 52 (d), the promotion image that prompts the image display device 30 to perform a single press operation of the left operation bar 39A or the right operation bar 39B. When SG is displayed and an effective period is generated and the left operation bar 39A or the right operation bar 39B is operated by carbon, the left operation bar 39A constituting the promotion image SG is simulated as shown in FIG. The left operation bar image and the right operation bar image imitating the right operation bar 39B are displayed to indicate that the single operation has been performed, and the operation bar vibration motor 39c is driven to vibrate the left operation bar 39A and the right operation bar 39B. To do.

  Then, when the left operation bar 39A or the right operation bar 39B is single-pressed or when the effective period ends, as shown in FIG. 52 (f), it is determined that the image display device 30 is a big hit. The jackpot effects symbols TZ1 to TZ3 ("555") to be notified are temporarily stopped and displayed as they are, or the jackpot effects symbols TZ1 to TZ3 that have been temporarily stopped are re-variable and different jackpot effects symbols TZ1 to TZ3 are displayed. It will develop into a re-lottery effect of whether or not to stop display.

  Note that, in the final awakening effect in which the effective period for the single press operation occurs, the left operation bar 39A or the right operation bar, as in the first awakening effect and the second awakening effect in which the effective period for the long press operation occurs. The operation rod vibration motor 39c is driven when the operation of 39B is performed. However, the operation rod vibration motor 39c is operated before the left operation rod 39A or the right operation rod 39B is operated, that is, at the same time or immediately before the occurrence of the effective period. The rod vibration motor 39c may be driven.

(Back operation effect control process)
Next, the back operation effect control process of the effect control unit 130m will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 53 is a flowchart showing the back operation effect control process.

  First, the back operation effect will be described. The back operation effect is a promotion that prompts the operation of the operation unit at least by the image display device 30 during the generation of an effective period during which the operation of the operation unit (in this case, the effect button 37A) is effective. The effect is not executed, and is an operation effect that is executed based on the operation of the operation unit during the effective period, and is executed during the execution of the back-lighting effect and the point giving effect that are executed during the execution period of the variable effect. There is a definite sound production.

  The back-lighting effect includes a back-fixed light-emitting effect that suggests (notifies) that the jackpot game is confirmed to be executed, and the fact that the jackpot game is not executed (whether or not the jackpot game is executed). There is a back normal luminous effect. In addition, the back definite sound effect is an effect that suggests (notifies) that the jackpot game is confirmed to be executed.

  First, in step S1651, the sub CPU 130a determines whether or not the current state is the low probability gaming state. If the low-probability gaming state is not in effect, the current back-operation effect control process is terminated. If the low-probability gaming state is in effect, in step S1652, the current state is a fluctuating effect, that is, the effective period of the reverse operation effect It is determined whether it is in the middle. If it is not in the changing effect (effective period), the current back operation effect control process is terminated. If it is in the changing effect (effective period), it is determined in step S1653 whether or not the effect button 37A has been operated. judge. If there is no operation of the effect button 37A, the current back operation effect control process is terminated, and if there is an operation of the effect button 37A, the process proceeds to step S1654 as executing the back light emission effect.

  In step S1654, the sub CPU 130a determines whether or not the running variation effect is a big hit variation effect. When the big hit variation effect is being performed, the process proceeds to step S1655, and when the big hit variation effect is not being performed, the process is shifted to step S1659 as executing the back normal light emission effect.

  In step S1655, the sub CPU 130a determines whether or not the execution lottery for determining whether or not to execute the back-determined light emission effect with the current variation effect has been won. If it has been won, the process proceeds to step S1658 as executing the back confirmed light emission effect, and if not, the process moves to step S1656.

  In step S1656, the sub CPU 130a executes an execution lottery for determining whether or not to execute the back determined light emission effect (winning at 1/100). In step S1657, the sub CPU 130a determines whether to execute the back determined light emission effect. Judge whether or not you win. If the execution lottery is won, the process proceeds to step S1658 as executing the back determined light emission effect. If the execution lottery is not selected, the process proceeds to step S1659 as executing the reverse normal light emission effect. Move.

  In step S1658, the sub CPU 130a sets a back confirmed light emission effect execution command for executing the back determined light effect in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 130c. As a result, the back confirmed emission effect execution command is transmitted to the overall control unit 140 and the lamp control unit 170, causing the light emitting unit of the right illumination device for frame 34c to emit light in “rainbow color”, and confirming SE from the audio output device 33. Processing for executing the back-determined light emission effect to be output is performed.

  In step S1659, the sub CPU 130a sets a back normal light emission effect execution command for executing the back normal light emission effect in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 130c. Thereby, the back normal light emission effect execution command is transmitted to the overall control unit 140 and the lamp control unit 170, and the process for executing the back normal light emission effect for causing the light emitting unit of the right illumination device for frame 34c to emit light in “white” is performed. Done.

  In step S1660, the sub CPU 130a determines whether the current assault effect is being performed. If it is not during the assault effect, the current back operation effect control process is terminated. If it is during the assault effect, it is determined in step S1661 whether or not the current variation effect is a jackpot variation effect. If the big hit variation effect is being performed, the process proceeds to step S1662, and if the big hit variation effect is not being performed, the current back operation effect control process is terminated.

  In step S1662, the sub CPU 130a determines whether or not the execution lottery for determining whether or not to execute the back definite sound effect with the current variation effect has been won. If it has been won, the process proceeds to step S1665 as executing the back definite sound effect, and if not, the process moves to step S1663.

  In step S1663, the sub CPU 130a executes an execution lottery (whether 1/100 is won) whether or not to execute the back determined sound effect. In step S1664, the sub CPU 130a determines whether or not the back determined sound effect execution lottery is won. judge. If the execution lottery is won, the process proceeds to step S1665 as executing the back decision sound effect, and if the execution lottery is not selected, the back operation effect of this time is assumed not to be executed. The control process ends.

  In step S1665, the sub CPU 130a sets a back definite sound effect execution command for executing the back definite sound effect in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 130c, and ends the current back operation effect control process. As a result, a back confirmation sound production execution command is transmitted to the overall control unit 140 and the lamp control unit 170, and a confirmation sound for suggesting (notifying) that the jackpot game is confirmed to be executed from the audio output device 33 is generated. Processing for executing the back definite sound effect to be output is performed.

  As described above, during the variation effect, until the winning lottery for the back determined light emission effect is won, the back determined light effect execution lottery is performed every time the effect button 37A is operated. After winning the execution lottery, when the production button 37A is operated, the back-confirmed light-emitting effect is executed without performing the back-confirmed light-emitting effect execution lottery. Even if you do not notice the back-decided lighting effect that was executed sometimes, the back-confirmed lighting effect that is always executed by the subsequent operation of the effect button 37A can reduce the player's dissatisfaction and regret, It becomes possible to improve.

  Further, during the point giving effect, until the winning lottery for the back final sound effect is won, the back finalizing sound effect execution lottery is performed every time the effect button 37A is operated. After winning the lottery, when the production button 37A is operated, the back finalized sound effect is executed without performing the back finalized sound effect execution lottery. Even if the player does not notice the back confirmation sound effect that has been executed, the player's dissatisfaction and regret can be reduced by the back confirmation sound effect that is always executed by the subsequent operation of the effect button 37A, thereby improving the interest of the game. It becomes possible.

  In addition, during the point granting effect, the back lottery effect execution lottery and the backside decision sound effect execution lottery are performed independently, so that only the backside confirmation light emission effect is performed when the effect button 37A is operated. , There will be a case where only the back-defined sound effect is executed, and a case where the back-defined light effect and back-defined sound effect are executed, and the game's interest is improved by increasing the variation in which the confirmed effect is executed. It becomes possible to make it.

  Although the back-confirmed light emission effect and the back-confirmed sound effect are effects that suggest (notify) that the jackpot game has been executed, it is not determined that the jackpot game will be executed, It is good also as an effect which suggests (notifies) that there is a high possibility (expected degree of jackpot).

(Example of production of back-determined lighting effect)
Next, with reference to FIG. 54, an example of an effect when the back-determined light emission effect is executed during the changing effect will be described.

  First, when the normal variation effect is performed immediately after the start of the variation effect, the light-emitting portion that is the eye of the object that imitates the face of the character forming the frame right illumination device 34c is turned off. Yes.

  Thereafter, when the effect button 37A is operated during the execution of the normal reach effect, a back lottery execution lottery (hereinafter referred to as a first execution lottery) is performed, and a back lottery effect execution lottery (hereinafter referred to as the first lottery). 2 execution lottery) is not performed. Here, since the first execution lottery is lost, the light emitting part of the right illumination device for frame 34c emits light in “white”, and the back normal light emission effect is executed.

  Further, if the operation of the effect button 37A is performed during execution of the first character SP reach effect, the first execution lottery is performed and the second execution lottery is not performed. Here, since the first execution lottery is lost, the light emitting part of the right illumination device for frame 34c emits light in “white”, and the back normal light emission effect is executed.

  When the operation of the effect button 37A is performed a plurality of times during execution of the point giving effect, the first execution lottery and the second execution lottery are performed for each operation. Here, since the first execution lottery and the second execution lottery are lost at any operation, the light emitting portion of the right illumination device for frame 34c emits light in “white” and the back normal light emission effect is executed, but the back is confirmed. Sound production is not executed.

  Thereafter, when the operation button 37A is operated during the execution of the extended branch effect, the first execution lottery is performed and the second execution lottery is not performed. Here, since the first execution lottery has been won and the second execution lottery has already been won, the light emitting portion of the right illumination device for frame 34c emits “rainbow color” and is confirmed from the audio output device 33. Is output, and the back determined light emission effect is executed.

  Further, if the operation of the effect button 37A is performed during the execution of the third introduction effect, the first execution lottery and the second execution lottery are not performed. However, since the second execution lottery has already been won, the light emitting portion of the right illumination device for frame 34c emits light in “rainbow color”, and the confirmed SE is output from the audio output device 33, and the back confirmed light emission effect is executed. Is done.

  Thereafter, if the operation of the effect button 37A is performed during the execution of the first awakening effect and the execution of the boss SPSP reach effect, the first execution lottery and the second execution lottery are not performed at any operation. However, the light emitting part of the right illumination device for frame 34c emits light in “rainbow color”, and the confirmed SE is output from the audio output device 33, and the back confirmed light emitting effect is executed.

(Examples of back-lighting effect and back-defined sound effect)
Next, with reference to FIG. 55, an effect example in the case where the back light emission effect and the back definite sound effect are executed during the point giving effect will be described.

  First, when the first character SP reach effect is being performed before the start of the point giving effect, the light emitting unit that is the eye of the object that imitates the character's face forming the frame right illumination device 34c is turned off. It is in a state.

  Thereafter, when the operation of the effect button 37A is performed during the execution of the opening effect of the assault effect, the first first half effect in the point giving effect, and the second first half effect, an execution lottery (hereinafter, the first execution lottery). And a back lottery sound execution lottery (hereinafter referred to as a second execution lottery). Here, since the first execution lottery and the second execution lottery are lost at any operation, the light emitting portion of the right illumination device for frame 34c emits light in “white” and the back normal light emission effect is executed, but the back is confirmed. Sound production is not executed.

  Thereafter, when an operation of the effect button 37A is performed during execution of the intermediate effect in the point giving effect, the first execution lottery and the second execution lottery are performed. Here, the first execution lottery was lost, but since the second execution lottery was won, the light emitting portion of the right illumination device for frame 34c emits light in “white”, and the back normal light emission effect is executed and the sound output is performed. A back decision sound is output from the device 33 and a back decision sound effect is executed.

  Furthermore, if the operation of the effect button 37A is performed during the execution of the first second half effect in the point giving effect, the first execution lottery is performed, but the second execution lottery is not performed. Here, the first execution lottery was lost, but since the second execution lottery has already been won, the light emitting portion of the right illumination device for frame 34c emits light in “white” and the back normal light emission effect is executed. The back decision sound is output from the audio output device 33 and the back decision sound production is executed.

  Thereafter, if the operation of the effect button 37A is performed during the execution of the second second half effect in the point giving effect, the first execution lottery is performed, but the second execution lottery is not performed. Here, since the first execution lottery has been won and the second execution lottery has already been won, the light emitting portion of the frame right illumination device 34c emits “rainbow color” and the confirmed SE is received from the audio output device 33. The back confirmation light effect is output and the back confirmation sound effect is executed, and the back confirmation sound is output from the audio output device 33 and the back confirmation sound effect is executed.

  In addition, there is a case where the output of the confirmed SE in the back confirmed light effect and the output of the back confirmed sound in the back confirmed sound effect are executed in duplicate, but either one may be prioritized. For example, in the case where the back definite sound effect is executed, the light emission unit of the frame right illumination device 34c emits light in “rainbow color” without outputting the definite SE in the back definite light emission effect. .

(First modification of back operation effect control process)
Next, a first modification of the back operation effect control process shown in FIG. 53 will be described using FIG. FIG. 56 is a flowchart showing a first modification of the back operation effect control process.

  This modification differs from the back operation effect control process shown in FIG. 53 in that the back operation effect is not executed during the effective period of the normal operation effect. Therefore, here, only the parts different from the back operation effect control process shown in FIG. 53 will be described, and the same parts will be denoted by the same step numbers and the description thereof will be omitted.

  In step 1651A, the sub CPU 130a determines whether or not the current period is a normal operation effect (single press operation effect, long press operation effect, continuous press operation effect). If it is not during the effective period of the normal operation effect, the process proceeds to step S1652, and if it is during the effective period of the normal operation effect, it is assumed that the back operation effect (back light emission effect, back confirmed sound effect) is not executed. This back operation effect control process is terminated.

  As described above, since the back operation effect is not executed without generating the effective period of the back operation effect during the effective period of the normal operation effect, the normal operation effect is obstructed by the back operation effect. It becomes possible to improve the interest of the game. In addition, the player is not questioned whether the normal operation effect or the back operation effect is executed by operating the operation unit (the effect button 37A, the left operation bar 39A, and the right operation bar 39B).

(Second modification of the back operation effect control process)
Next, a second modification of the back operation effect control process shown in FIG. 53 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 57 is a flowchart showing a second modification of the back operation effect control process.

  In this modified example, in relation to the back operation effect control process shown in FIG. 53, the back fixed sound effect is not executed during the random effect, and the predetermined period is determined from the start of the display of the number of granted points. The difference is that the sound production period is valid and the first back sound production and the second back sound production are provided as the back sound production. Therefore, here, only the parts that are different from the back operation effect control process shown in FIG. 53 will be described, and the same parts will be denoted by the same step numbers and the description thereof will be omitted.

  In step S <b> 1666, the sub CPU 130 a determines whether or not the current state is a turbulent performance. In the case where the dance performance effect is being performed, the current back operation effect control process is terminated assuming that the back definite sound effect is not performed, and in the case where the dance performance effect is not being performed, the display of the last number of granted points is terminated in step S1667. It is determined whether or not the production is after the development branch production. If it is during the production after the development branch production, the process proceeds to step S1673 as not performing the first back definite sound production, and if it is not during the production after the development branch production (the point giving production is being performed). Then, the process proceeds to step S1668.

  In step S1668, the sub CPU 130a determines whether or not it is within a predetermined period (10 frames) from the start of the display of the number of granted points generated a plurality of times in the point giving effect, that is, whether the back definite sound effect is valid. Determine whether or not. If it is not within the predetermined period, the back operation effect control process of this time is terminated assuming that the back definite sound effect is not executed, and if it is within the predetermined period, the process proceeds to step S1669.

  In step S <b> 1669, the sub CPU 130 a determines whether or not the execution lottery for determining whether or not to execute the first back definite sound effect with the current variation effect has been won. If it has been won, the process proceeds to step S1673 on the assumption that the first back definite sound effect is not executed, and if not, the process proceeds to step S1670.

  In step S1670, the sub CPU 130a executes an execution lottery (winning at 1/100) as to whether or not to execute the first back fixed sound effect. In step S1671, the sub CPU 130a wins the execution lottery of the first back final sound effect. It is determined whether or not. If the first lottery sound effect execution lottery is not won, the process moves to step S1673 on the assumption that the first backside final sound effect execution is not performed, and the first back decision sound effect execution lottery is won. Moves the process to step S1672 to execute the first back definite sound effect.

  In step S1672, the sub CPU 130a sets a first back definite sound effect execution command for instructing execution of the first back definite sound effect in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 130c, and ends the current reverse operation effect control process. As a result, the first back confirmed sound effect execution command is transmitted to the overall control unit 140 and the lamp control unit 170, and the back suggesting (notifying) that the jackpot game is confirmed to be executed from the audio output device 33. A process for executing the first back definite sound effect for outputting the definite sound is performed.

  In step S1673, the sub CPU 130a executes an execution lottery (winning at 1/100) as to whether or not to execute the second back fixed sound effect. In step S1674, the sub CPU 130a wins the execution lottery of the second back final sound effect. It is determined whether or not. If the second lottery sound effect execution lottery is not won, the process moves to step S1674 on the assumption that the second backside sound effect production is not executed, and if the second back decision sound effect execution lottery is won. Moves the process to step S1675 as executing the second back definite sound effect.

  In step S1675, the sub CPU 130a sets a second back definite sound effect execution command for instructing execution of the second back definite sound effect in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 130c, and ends the current reverse operation effect control process. As a result, the second back confirmed sound effect execution command is transmitted to the overall control unit 140 and the lamp control unit 170, and the back suggesting (notifying) that the sound output game 33 has been confirmed to be executed. A process for executing the second back finalized sound effect for outputting the finalized sound is performed.

  As described above, during the dance performance using the production button 37A, the back fixed sound production is not executed, so that the random play production is not hindered by the back fixed sound production, and the entertainment of the game is improved. It becomes possible to make it. In addition, the player is not questioned as to which of the random dance effect and the back final sound effect is executed by operating the effect button 37A.

  In addition, during the point giving effect, the back final sound effect is executed only when the effect button 37A is operated within a predetermined period from the start of displaying the number of granted points generated a plurality of times. A game characteristic that requires the operation timing of the effect button 37A at the time of execution of the sound effect is added, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

  In addition, when the first back fixed sound effect is executed during the assault effect, the first back fixed sound effect is not executed again even if the effect button 37A is operated thereafter. It is possible to increase the rarity of the 1st back final sound effect, to increase the player's expectation that the 1st back final sound effect will be executed, and to improve the interest of the game.

  In addition, even if the second back final sound effect is executed during the assault effect, the second back final sound is obtained if the second back final sound effect execution lottery is won by the operation of the subsequent effect button 37A. Since the production is executed, even if the second back sound production is not noticed, there is still a chance that the second final sound production will be executed again, so the player's dissatisfaction and regret can be reduced, It is possible to improve the interest of the game.

  When the first deterministic sound output lottery is won, the second deterministic sound output lottery is not executed, but the second deterministic sound output lottery may be executed. When the output lottery and the second deterministic sound output lottery are won, either the first deterministic sound or the second deterministic sound may be output, and either one may not be output. In addition, it may be determined by lottery which of the first definite sound and the second definite sound is output.

  Moreover, although this modification was demonstrated as a 2nd modification of the back operation effect control process shown in FIG. 53, it is applicable also to the 1st modification of the back operation effect control process shown in FIG.

(Example of production of back sound production)
Next, with reference to FIG. 58, an effect example in the case where the back definite sound effect is executed during the point giving effect will be described.

  First, when the effect button 37A is operated during the opening effect in the point giving effect and the introduction effect in the first first-half effect period, an execution lottery (hereinafter referred to as the first execution lottery) of the back determined light emission effect is performed. However, the execution lottery of the first back finalized sound effect (hereinafter referred to as the second execution lottery) and the execution lottery of the second back finalized sound effect (hereinafter referred to as the third execution lottery) are not performed. Here, since the first execution lottery is lost at any operation, the light emitting portion of the right illumination device for frame 34c emits light in “white”, and the back normal light emission effect is executed.

  Thereafter, when the operation of the effect button 37A is performed during the no-lottery period after 11 frames from the start of the display of the first granted point number in the first first half effect, the first execution lottery is performed. The execution lottery and the third execution lottery are not performed. Here, since the first execution lottery is lost, the light emitting part of the right illumination device for frame 34c emits light in “white”, and the back normal light emission effect is executed.

  Furthermore, if the operation of the effect button 37A is performed during the lottery period within 10 frames from the start of the display of the second granted point number in the first first half production, the first execution lottery, the second execution lottery, and the third An execution lottery is performed. Here, since the first execution lottery, the second execution lottery, and the third execution lottery are lost, the light emitting portion of the right illumination device for frame 34c emits light in “white”, and the back normal light emission effect is executed.

  After that, when the operation of the effect button 37A is performed during the lottery period within 10 frames from the start of the display of the third number of granted points in the first first half production, the first execution lottery, the second execution lottery, and the third An execution lottery is performed. Here, the first execution lottery and the third execution lottery were lost, but since the second execution lottery was won, the back decision sound is output from the audio output device 33 and the first back decision sound effect is executed. The light emission part of the right illumination device for frame 34c emits light in “white”, and the back light emission effect is executed.

  Furthermore, if the operation of the effect button 37A is performed during the lottery period within 10 frames from the start of the display of the fourth granted point number in the first first half production, the first execution lottery and the third execution lottery are performed. However, the second execution lottery is not performed. Here, since the first execution lottery and the third execution lottery are lost, the light emitting portion of the right illumination device for frame 34c emits light in “white”, and the back normal light emission effect is executed.

  After that, if the operation of the effect button 37A is performed during the lottery period within 10 frames from the start of the display of the fifth granted point number in the first first half production, the first execution lottery and the third execution lottery are performed. However, the second execution lottery is not performed. Here, since the first execution lottery was lost, but the third execution lottery was won, a finalized sound is output from the audio output device 33 to execute the second back finalized sound effect, and the right illumination device 34c for the frame The light emitting section emits “white” and the back normal light emission effect is executed.

  In the present embodiment, the number of granted points displayed on the image display device 30 is used as quantity information for notifying the type of reach effect executed in the variable effect, but the quantity information is limited to the number of points. is not. For example, a level gauge that can change the number of gauges to be lit may be used. In this case, the display mode of the gauges may be changed according to the type of reach effect that is finally executed.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the special recollection effect and the next notice effect in which the number of granted points is not displayed are executed as the latter half effect of the point grant effect, but at least one of the special recollection effect and the next notice effect is a point. It is good also as an effect performed after the end of a grant effect.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the final awakening effect in which the effect button 37A is operated by single press during the awakening SPSP reach effect is executed. However, the final awakening effect is executed before the execution of the awakening SPSP reach effect. Alternatively, the final awakening effect may be executed after the execution of the awakening SPSP reach effect (during the re-drawing effect).

  Further, in the present embodiment, during the effective period of the back operation effect, the promotion image is not executed by not displaying the promotion image that prompts the operation of the operation unit on the image display device 30 and not causing the effective operation unit to emit light. However, the effective operation unit may be made to emit light without displaying the promotion image.

  Further, in the present embodiment, it is determined whether or not to execute the back operation effect (back confirmation light emission effect, back confirmation sound effect) based on the operation of the effect button 37A, but based on the operation of the cross key 38. Whether or not to execute the back operation effect may be drawn by lottery, or whether or not the back operation effect is executed based on the operation of the left operation bar 39A or the right operation bar 39B may be selected. Good.

  In the present embodiment, whether or not to execute the back operation effect based on the operation of the effect button 37A is drawn regardless of the time during the change effect. However, depending on the time during the change effect, the back operation effect is determined. You may make it change the operation part for drawing whether to perform. For example, before the assault effect, whether or not to execute the back operation effect is selected based on the operation of the effect button 37A, and during the assault effect, the back operation effect is executed based on the operation of the left operation bar 39A or 39B. Whether or not to execute the back operation effect based on the operation of the left operation bar 39A before the assault effect, and to determine whether or not to execute the reverse operation effect based on the operation of the right operation bar 39B during the assault effect. For example, a lottery is performed to determine whether or not to perform an operation effect.

  By the way, a conventional gaming machine generally determines whether or not to execute a special game advantageous to the player, and based on the result of the determination, performs a game effect by the effect means. Among such gaming machines, there is one that performs an effect that gives points used in a game and performs an effect according to the number of points given (see, for example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2015-160053). 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 problems, according to the gaming machine Y of the present embodiment, a determination means (main control board) for determining whether or not to execute a special game advantageous to a player, the determination Game effect execution means for executing a game effect (variation effect) for informing the determination result of the means, and quantity information (number of points, level gauge, etc.) for notifying the type of a predetermined effect executed during the game effect ) On the display means (image display device), and the predetermined effect types include a first effect (annihilation SP reach effect, special SPSP reach) and the first effect. Including a second effect (a boss SPSP reach effect, an extreme SPSP reach, an awakening SPSP reach, etc.) with a higher expectation that a special game will be executed than one effect. (7 99 pt or less) and second information (7500 to 7999 pt), the quantity information is displayed in a first form (black characters), and the quantity information is third information (8000 pt or more). If there is, the quantity information is displayed in a second mode (red characters) different from the first mode, and the game effect executing means is configured to display the game information during the game effect if the volume information is the third information. When the second effect is executed and the quantity information is the first information, the first effect is easier to execute than the second effect during the game effect, and the quantity information is the second information. If there is, the second effect is executed during the game effect. By doing in this way, it becomes possible to improve the interest of the game.

  Further, in conventional gaming machines, it is common to determine whether or not to execute a special game advantageous to the player, and to perform a display effect by display means based on the result of the determination. Among such gaming machines, when a specific effect is executed in the display effect, there is an effect that suggests in advance that the specific effect is executed (for example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2015-2015). No. 160053). 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 problems, according to the gaming machine Y of the present embodiment, a determination means (main control board) for determining whether or not to execute a special game advantageous to a player, the determination A game effect execution means (effect device, effect control board) for executing a game effect (variation effect) for informing the determination result of the means, and the effect executed during the game effect includes a specific effect ( In the case where the game effect executing means executes the specific effect without executing the special effect (next notice effect) in the game effect, the execution of the specific effect is not fixed first. After executing the effect (first awakening effect), execute the second effect (second awakening effect) in which execution of the specific effect is confirmed, then execute the specific effect, and execute the special effect in the game effect And then the special When running effect, the perform the second effect without performing the first presentation after the special effect, so as to perform further the specific effect. By doing in this way, it becomes possible to improve the interest of the game.

  Further, in conventional gaming machines, it is common to determine whether or not to execute a special game advantageous to the player, and to perform a display effect by display means based on the result of the determination. Some of these gaming machines execute an operation effect that suggests the degree of expectation that a special game will be executed based on the operation of the effect button (see, for example, JP-A-2015-171646). ). 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 problems, according to the gaming machine Y of the present embodiment, a determination means (main control board) for determining whether or not to execute a special game advantageous to a player, the determination The special game is executed based on an operation of a game effect execution means (effect device, effect control board) for executing a game effect (variation effect) for notifying the determination result of the means and an operation unit (effect button). A suggestion effect execution means (effect device, effect control board) capable of executing a suggestion effect (a back-determined light emission effect, a back-determined sound effect) that suggests that there is a high possibility that Includes a first suggestion effect (back confirmed light-emitting effect) and a second suggestion effect (back confirmed sound effect) different from the first suggestion effect, and the suggestion effect execution means during the execution period of the game effect When the operation unit is operated, the first suggestion effect A first lottery of whether or not to execute is performed, and when the operation unit is operated during a specific effect (assault effect) in the game effect, the first lottery and the second suggestion effect are executed. A second lottery of whether or not to perform is performed, and when the first lottery is won, the first suggestion effect is executed, and when the second lottery is won, the second suggestion effect is executed. By doing in this way, it becomes possible to improve the interest of the game.

  Note that the gaming machine Y of the present embodiment shifts to a high-probability gaming state for a predetermined number of times after the completion of all jackpot games, but the game ball passes through the specific area 55 in a specific round game of the jackpot game. In this case, the gaming machine may be shifted to a high-probability gaming state for a predetermined number of times after the jackpot game ends.

  In addition, when all jackpot games are completed, the game is shifted to the high probability gaming state, and when the falling lottery executed at the start of the special symbol variation display in the high probability gaming state is won, the high probability gaming state is terminated and the normal A gaming machine that returns to a gaming state may be used.

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

  In addition, in the gaming machine Y of the present embodiment, the fluctuation display of the first special symbol and the fluctuation display of the second special symbol are not executed simultaneously (in parallel), and the fluctuation display of the second special symbol is executed with priority. However, it may be a gaming machine in which the change display of the first special symbol and the change display of the second special symbol are executed simultaneously (in parallel).

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

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

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110c Main RAM
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130b Sub ROM
130c Sub RAM
130m Production control unit

Claims (1)

Determination means for determining whether or not to execute a special game advantageous to the player;
An effect execution means capable of executing a plurality of types of predetermined effects based on the determination result of the determination means;
Information display means for displaying on the display means one quantity information for notifying that one of the plurality of kinds of predetermined effects is executed,
The plurality of types of predetermined effects include a first effect, a second effect that has a higher expectation that a special game will be executed than the first effect, and an expectation that a special game will be executed than the second effect. Including a high third production,
The information display means includes
When the quantity information is the first information and when the quantity information is the second information larger than the first information, the first information and the second information can be displayed in the first mode. age,
When the quantity information is third information larger than the second information, the third information can be displayed in a second mode different from the first mode,
When the quantity information is fourth information, the fourth information can be displayed in a third mode in which the degree of expectation that the special game is executed is higher than that in the first mode and the second mode.
As the predetermined effect,
When the quantity information is the first information, the first effect is easier to execute than the second effect,
When the quantity information is the second information or the third information, the second effect may be executed.
When the quantity information is the fourth information, the third effect may be executed.