JP2019025121A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of enhancing interest in a game.SOLUTION: A game machine executes a changing performance for changing a display mode of an icon concerned corresponding to determination information during execution of a variable performance to one of a plurality of kinds of special modes differing from a normal mode. During execution of a variable performance in which a ready-to-win performance is executed after a pre-ready-to-win performance, the changing performance is more easily executed during the pre-ready-to-win performance than during the ready-to-win performance. During execution of a variable performance in which a ready-to-win performance having a higher degree of expectation is executed after execution of the ready-to-win performance after the pre-ready-to-win performance, a change in a display mode of an icon concerned occurs during the pre-ready-to-win performance more easily if a display mode when a retention icon becomes the icon concerned is a first special mode than when the display mode is a second special mode having a high degree of expectation.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 40

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  In a conventional gaming machine, for example, a pachinko gaming machine, determination information as to whether or not to execute a special game advantageous to the player is stored, and when the starting condition is satisfied, the stored determination information is determined, and In general, a variation effect according to the result of the determination is executed, and when the variation effect becomes a special result, a special game is executed.

  In such a gaming machine, special information can be executed by displaying execution information (the icon) corresponding to the determination information during execution of the variation effect and changing the display mode of the execution information. There was a thing which suggests sex (for example, refer to patent documents 1).

JP2015-208471A

  However, the gaming machine described in the above-mentioned patent document has a problem that the interest of gaming is poor.

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

  In order to solve the above problems, the present invention provides a storage device that stores determination information as to whether or not to execute the special game in a gaming machine capable of executing a special game advantageous to a player, and stores the determination information in the storage device. A determination means for determining the determined determination information, a variation effect execution means for executing a variation effect according to a determination result of the determination means, and hold information corresponding to the determination information for which the variation effect is not started In addition, information display means for displaying the hold information during execution of the variation effect as execution information, and the display mode of the hold information or the execution information is changed to any one of a plurality of special modes different from the normal mode. Display mode changing means that suggests the possibility that the special game will be executed, and the plurality of types of special modes have different expectations for the special game to be executed. The variation effect includes a first variation effect in which a second effect that causes the execution of the special game to be expected after execution of the first effect and a second effect after the second effect is performed after the first effect. Including a second variation effect in which a third effect that causes the execution of the special game to be expected rather than two effects is performed. During the execution of the first variation effect, the first effect is being performed rather than during the second effect. The display mode of the execution information is more likely to change, and during execution of the second variation effect, the display mode when the hold information corresponding to the second variation effect becomes the execution information is In the case of the first special mode, a change in the display mode of the execution information occurs during the first production than in the case of the second special mode in which the degree of expectation is higher than that of the first special mode. It is easy to use.

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

It is a figure which shows an example of the front view of a gaming machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the perspective view of the game machine of the state which open | released the glass frame. It is a figure which shows an example of the perspective view of the back surface side of a game machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the block diagram of the whole gaming machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the jackpot determination table of a jackpot lottery. It is a figure which shows an example of the symbol determination table. It is a figure which shows an example of the setting data table at the time of jackpot game completion. It is a figure which shows an example of the special electric accessory operating mode determination table. It is a figure which shows an example of a big prize opening | release aspect determination table. It is a figure which shows an example of the variation pattern determination table of a special symbol. It is a figure which shows an example of the prior determination table of jackpot lottery. It is a figure which shows an example of the table regarding a normal symbol and a starting movable piece. It is a figure which shows an example of the 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 process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the jackpot game end process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the small hit game process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the common figure normal electric power control process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the normal symbol fluctuation | variation process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the normal electric accessory control 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. 33 is a diagram showing a continuation of the command analysis processing of FIG. 32. It is a figure which shows the icon change effect determination process in an effect control part. It is a figure which shows an example of the icon last display mode determination table. It is a figure which shows an example of a change scenario determination table. It is a figure which shows the icon display mode update process in an effect control part. It is a figure which shows an example of the change pattern determination table for hold icons. It is a figure which shows an example of the 1 step | paragraph change pattern determination table for the said icon. It is a figure which shows an example of the 2-step change pattern determination table for the said icon. It is a figure which shows an example of the 3-4 step change pattern determination table for the said icon. It is a figure which shows the jackpot notice effect determination process in an effect control part. It is a figure which shows an example of a roulette notice effect determination table. It is a figure which shows the example of an effect that a holding | maintenance icon changes with a normal change pattern. It is a figure which shows the example of an effect that a holding | maintenance icon changes with a design action change pattern. It is a figure which shows the example of an effect that a holding | maintenance icon changes with an accessory movement change pattern. It is a figure which shows the example of an effect which the said icon changes with a normal change pattern. It is a figure which shows the example of production which the said icon changes with a character action change pattern. It is a figure which shows the example of the production | presentation in which the said icon changes with an accessory movement change pattern. It is a figure which shows the example of production which the said icon changes with a roulette change pattern.

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

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

  The gaming machine 1 includes an outer frame 60 attached to an island facility of a game store, and a glass frame 50 that is rotatably supported by the outer frame 60 (see FIGS. 1 and 2). In addition, the outer frame 60 is provided with a game board 2 in which a game area 6 in which the game ball 200 flows down is formed.

  The glass frame 50 includes an audio output device 32 including a speaker, a frame illumination device 34b having a plurality of lamps (LEDs), an effect button 35 for changing the effect mode by a pressing operation, and four directions, up, down, left, and right A cross key 36 that can be pressed is provided.

  The audio output device 32 outputs BGM (background music), SE (sound effect), and the like, and performs effects by sound. Further, the frame illumination device 34b is configured to provide lighting effects by changing the light irradiation direction and emission color of each lamp, and is provided at a plurality of positions.

The effect button 35 is provided with an effect button detection switch 35a. When the effect button detection switch 35a detects the player's operation, a further effect is executed according to the operation. Similarly, the cross key 36 is also provided with a cross key detection switch 36b so that the player can input predetermined information to the gaming machine 1 (see FIG. 4).
In particular, in the present embodiment, the effect button 35 is configured to be movable in the vertical direction by the effect button drive motor 35b (see FIG. 4).

  Further, the glass frame 50 is provided with an operation handle 3 for launching a game ball toward the game area 6 by being rotated, and a tray 40 for storing a plurality of game balls. The game ball has a downward slope so that the game ball flows down toward the direction of the operation handle 3 (see FIG. 2). A receiving opening for receiving a game ball is provided at the end of the downward slope of the tray 40, and the game ball received in the receiving opening is driven by the ball feed solenoid 4b, so that the glass frame 50 One game ball is sent to the ball feed opening 41 provided on the back surface one by one.

  Then, the game ball sent out to the ball feed opening 41 is guided to the end of the downward slope of the launch rail 42 by the launch rail 42 having a downward slope toward the launching member 4c. A stopper 43 for stopping and stopping the game ball is provided above the end of the firing rail 42 that is inclined downward, and the game ball sent out from the ball feed opening 41 is the end of the downward inclination of the launch rail 42. One game ball is stopped at the section (see FIG. 2).

  When the player touches the operation handle 3, the touch sensor 3a (see FIG. 4) provided inside the operation handle 3 detects that the operation handle 3 and the player are in contact with each other. Thereafter, when the player rotates the operation handle 3, the launch volume 3b directly connected to the operation handle 3 also rotates, and the launch intensity of the game ball is adjusted by the launch volume 3b. The launch member 4c directly connected to the solenoid 4a for rotation rotates. By rotating the launch member 4 c, the game ball 200 stored at the end of the downward slope of the launch rail 42 is launched by the launch member 4 c, and the game ball is launched into the game area 6.

  When the game ball launched as described above rises between the inner rail 5a and the outer rail 5b from the launch rail 42 and exceeds the ball return prevention piece 5c, the game ball reaches the game area 6 and then in the game area 6 Free fall. At this time, the game ball falls unpredictably by a plurality of nails and windmills provided in the game area 6.

  In the game area 6 of the game board 2, there are various winning ports (general winning port 12, normal symbol gate 13, first starting port 14, second starting port 15, first grand winning port 16, second large winning port. 17), an image display device 31, and a decorative member 7 so as to surround the display area of the image display device 31.

  On the other hand, outside the game area 6 of the game board 2, the first special symbol display device 20, the second special symbol display device 21, the normal symbol display device 22, and the first special symbol hold display 23 A second special symbol hold indicator 24 and a normal symbol hold indicator 25 are provided.

  The game area 6 is provided with a plurality of general winning ports 12 through which game balls can be entered (winning), and these general winning ports 12 are provided with general winning port detection switches 12a. When the general winning opening detection switch 12a detects the entry of a game ball, a predetermined prize ball (for example, 10 game balls) is paid out.

  In addition, a first start port 14 and a second start port 15 that constitute a start region in which a game ball can enter (enter) are provided in a region below the center of the game region 6.

  The second starting port 15 has a starting movable piece 15b, and a closing mode in which the starting movable piece 15b stands upright and restricts the entry of game balls into the second starting port 15, The movable piece 15b is controlled to move to an open mode in which the game ball is allowed to enter the second starting port 15 by falling forward. At this time, when the second starting port 15 is controlled in the above-described opening mode, the starting movable piece 15b functions as a tray, and it is easy to enter the game ball into the second starting port 15. That is, when the second start port 15 is in the closed mode, there is no opportunity for entering a game ball, and when it is in the closed mode, the opportunity for entering a game ball is increased compared to the open mode.

  Here, the first start port 14 is provided with a first start port detection switch 14a for detecting the entrance of a game ball, and the second start port 15 is provided with a second start port detection switch for detecting the entrance of a game ball. 15a is provided. When the first start port detection switch 14a or the second start port detection switch 15a detects the entry of a game ball, a special symbol determination random number value for performing a “hit lottery (hit determination)” described later is acquired. .

  In addition, when the first starting port detection switch 14a or the second starting port detection switch 15a detects the entrance of a game ball, in addition to the special symbol determination random number value, a special symbol to be stopped and displayed is determined. The jackpot symbol random number value, the reach determination random number value, and the special symbol variation random value value for determining the variation time of the special symbol are also acquired. The special symbol determination random number value, the jackpot symbol random value, the reach determination random value, and the special symbol variation random value are referred to as special symbol determination information.

  Further, even when a game ball is detected by the first start port detection switch 14a or the second start port detection switch 15a, the same as when the general winning port detection switch 12a detects the winning of the game ball, Prize balls (for example, three game balls) are paid out. It should be noted that the number of winning balls when the first starting port detection switch 14a detects the entering of a game ball is different from the number of winning balls when the second starting port detecting switch 15a detects the entering of a game ball. (For example, three and one).

  Further, in the left and right areas of the game area 6, normal symbol gates 13 constituting normal areas through which game balls can pass are provided.

  The normal symbol gate 13 is provided with a gate detection switch 13a for detecting the passage (entrance) of the game ball. Then, when a game ball passes through the normal symbol gate 13, the gate detection switch 13a detects the passage of the game ball, and acquires a normal symbol determination random number value for performing “winning lottery” described later.

  In addition, when the gate detection switch 13a detects the passing of the game ball, in addition to the normal symbol determination random number value, the normal symbol stop random number value for determining the normal symbol to be stopped and the normal symbol A random time value for determining the fluctuation time is also acquired. In addition, the random number value for normal symbol determination, the random value for stoppage of the normal diagram, and the random number value for normal time are referred to as the general symbol determination information.

  Further, in the area on the right side of the game area 6, in addition to the normal symbol gate 13 that constitutes the normal area through which the game ball can pass, the first big winning opening 16 through which the game ball can enter and the game ball enter. A second grand prize winning port 17 capable of balling is also provided.

  For this reason, if the operation handle 3 is rotated largely and the game ball is not a game ball that has been launched with a strong force (so-called right-handed), the game ball is won in the first grand prize winning port 16 and the second grand prize winning port 17. It is configured not to.

  The first grand prize opening 16 is normally kept closed by the first big prize opening opening / closing door 16b, and it is impossible to enter a game ball. On the other hand, when a special game, which will be described later, is started, the first grand prize opening / closing door 16b is opened, and the first big prize opening / closing door 16b puts the game ball in the first grand prize opening 16. It functions as a receiving tray that guides the game ball and can enter the first grand prize opening 16. The first grand prize opening 16 is provided with a first big prize opening detection switch 16a. When the first big prize opening detection switch 16a detects the entry of a game ball, a predetermined prize ball (for example, 15 game balls) are paid out.

  A second grand prize opening opening / closing door 17b is provided at the right end of the second big prize opening 17 and moves to one of the second big prize opening 17 by moving one of the second big prize opening opening / closing doors 17b as a fulcrum. An open state that makes it easy to win a prize and a closed state that cannot win a prize are controlled. When the second grand prize opening / closing door 17b is opened, the second big prize opening / closing door 17b functions as a tray for guiding the game ball into the second grand prize opening 17, and the game ball becomes the second grand prize winning. It is possible to enter the mouth 17. The second big prize opening 17 is provided with a second big prize opening detection switch 17a. When the second big prize opening detection switch 17a detects the entry of a game ball, a predetermined prize ball ( For example, 15 game balls) are paid out.

  Furthermore, in the lowermost area of the game area 6, all of the general winning opening 12, the first starting opening 14, the second starting opening 15, the first major winning opening 16 and the second major winning opening 17 are entered. An out port 11 is provided for discharging game balls that have not been played.

  In the center of the game area 6, an image display device 31 constituted by an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) or the like is provided.

  This image display device 31 displays a customer waiting effect image during standby when no game is being performed, or displays a game effect image according to the progress of the game. Among them, three effect symbols 38 (left symbol, middle symbol, right symbol) for notifying a lottery lottery result in the variation effect described later are displayed in a variable manner, and combinations of specific effect symbols 38 (for example, 777). ) Is displayed in a stopped state, the jackpot is notified as a jackpot lottery result, and a combination other than a specific performance symbol 38 (for example, 289) is stopped and displayed, and a loss is reported as a jackpot lottery result. .

  When the game ball enters the first start port 14 or the second start port 15, the effect symbol 38 is displayed in a variable manner in accordance with a special symbol, which will be described later, and will be described later after a predetermined fluctuation time has elapsed. A fluctuating effect that stops and displays in accordance with the stop display of the special symbol is executed. That is, the timing of the change display of the effect symbol 38 and the special symbol and the timing of the stop display of the effect symbol 38 and the special symbol correspond to each other (the same time).

  Further, in the present embodiment, this effect symbol 38 is the same whether a game ball enters the first start port 14 or when a game ball enters the second start port 15. Various types of effect symbols 38 are displayed in a variable or stopped manner. However, it is configured so that different types of effect symbols 38 are variably displayed or stopped when a game ball enters the first start port 14 and when a game ball enters the second start port 15. It doesn't matter.

In addition, in the display area of the image display device 31, the big hit lottery (big hit determination) of the special figure determination information acquired when the game ball has entered the first start port 14 is not executed (not yet determined). Of the first special symbol hold number (U1) indicating the number of special figure determination information of (determination) and the special figure determination information acquired when detecting the entry of a game ball into the second start port 15 A hold icon display area 31a for displaying an icon so that the player can easily grasp the second special symbol hold number (U2) indicating the number of special figure determination information for which lottery (big hit determination) has not been executed (not determined), 31b and the icon display area 31c for displaying information corresponding to the special figure determination information for which the current variation display (variation effect) is being executed are provided.
Note that the hold icon display areas 31a and 31b correspond to a first display area, and the icon display area corresponds to a second display area.
In the following description, the icons displayed in the hold icon display areas 31a and 31b are referred to as “hold icon (special display determination information for which the big hit determination has not been executed and corresponds to the hold information)”, and the icon display area. The displayed icon is referred to as “the icon (special figure determination information for which the jackpot determination has been executed and the variable display (variation effect) is being executed and corresponds to the execution information)”.

  The decorative member 7 surrounding the display area of the image display device 31 is provided with a wall portion standing upright from the game board 2 on the outer periphery so that the game ball does not pass in front of the display area of the image display device 31. It has been.

  In addition, a panel lighting device 34a having a plurality of lamps (LEDs, etc.) is provided on both the left and right sides of the decorative member 7, and the upper part of the decorative member 7 imitates a “signboard” of the title of the gaming machine. A first decoration member 33a (production effect) is provided, and a second decoration member 33b (production effect) imitating a “sword” is provided on the right side of the decoration member 7.

  The first decorative member 33a is driven by a panel drive device 33 composed of a solenoid, a motor, or the like, and can move in the vertical direction. The vertical movement causes the first decorative member 33a to move to the front surface of the image display device 31. Can move. Similarly, the second decorative member 33b is also driven by the panel drive device 33, can be tilted to the left with the lower side of the second decorative member 33b as a fulcrum, and can be moved to the front surface of the image display device 31. The second decorative member 33b includes a sheath portion 33b1 that imitates a sheath and a blade portion 33b2 that is housed in the sheath, and the blade portion is driven by the board drive device 33 to move in the vertical direction. be able to.

  Note that a liquid crystal display may be provided on at least one of the first decorative member 33a and the second decorative member 33b, and at least one of the reserved icon display area and the icon display area may be provided on the liquid crystal display. One of the liquid crystal display provided on the member 33a and the liquid crystal display provided on the second decorative member 33b may be provided with a reserved icon display area, and the other may be provided with the icon display area.

  The first special symbol display device 20 provided outside the game area 6 of the game board 2 is a lottery of a jackpot lottery (a jackpot determination) performed when a game ball enters the first start port 14 The result (judgment result) is notified by causing the first special symbol to be variably displayed over a predetermined time and then stopped and displayed, and is constituted by a plurality of lighting members composed of LEDs or the like.

  The second special symbol display device 21 displays the lottery result (determination result) of the jackpot lottery (hit determination) performed when the game ball enters the second start port 15 as the second special symbol. A special symbol of a type corresponding to the lottery result is displayed after being variably displayed over a predetermined time, and the function is the same as that of the first special symbol display device 20.

  The first special symbol display device 20 and / or the second special symbol display device 21 can also be configured by 7-segment LEDs. For example, “7” may be stopped and displayed when the jackpot is won, and “−” may be stopped and displayed when the player is lost.

  Here, the “big hit lottery” means that when a game ball enters the first start port 14 or the second start port 15, a special symbol determination random value is acquired, and the acquired special symbol determination random value is This is a process of determining whether the value is a random value corresponding to “big hit” (big hit determination).

  Further, in the present embodiment, “big hit” means that a big hit game (advantageous to the player) in the big win lottery performed on condition that a game ball has entered the first start port 14 or the second start port 15. It means that it has acquired the right to execute a special game. In the “hit game”, a round game in which the first big prize opening 16 or the second big prize opening 17 is opened is performed a predetermined number of times (for example, four times or sixteen times). A predetermined time is set for the maximum opening time of the first grand prize port 16 or the second grand prize port 17 in each round game, and during this time, the first grand prize port 16 or the second grand prize port 17 is set. When a predetermined number of game balls (for example, nine) enter, one round game is completed. In other words, the “big hit game” is a game in which a game ball can enter the first grand prize winning opening 16 or the second big winning prize opening 17 and the player can acquire a winning ball according to the winning prize. The jackpot game includes a plurality of types of jackpot games, which will be described later in detail.

  In addition, even if a game ball enters the first start port 14 or the second start port 15, such as during the change display of special symbols or during a big hit game (special game), if the big hit lottery cannot be performed immediately, it is constant. Under these conditions, the right to win the jackpot will be withheld.

  More specifically, the special figure determination information acquired when a game ball enters the first start opening 14 is stored as a first hold, up to four pieces, and the game ball enters the second start opening 15. The special figure determination information acquired at the time of balling is stored as a second hold with a limit of 4 pieces. The first special symbol hold number (U1) which is the number of the first hold and the second special symbol hold number (U2) which is the number of the second hold are the first special symbol hold indicator 23 and the second special symbol hold, respectively. Displayed on the display 24.

  When there is one first hold, the leftmost LED of the first special symbol hold indicator 23 lights up, and when there are two first holds, the leftmost end of the first special symbol hold indicator 23 The two LEDs turn on. In addition, when there are three first holds, three LEDs blink from the leftmost end of the first special symbol hold indicator 23 and the right LED is lit. When there are four first holds, the first Four LEDs are lit from the leftmost end of the special symbol hold indicator 23. Also, the second special symbol hold indicator 24 displays the number of second hold on hold as described above.

  In addition, the normal symbol display device 22 provided outside the game area 6 of the game board 2 has a lottery result (determination) of the winning lottery (winning determination) performed when the game ball has passed through the normal symbol gate 13. Result) is displayed by variably displaying the normal symbol over a predetermined time and then stopping and displaying the normal symbol of the type corresponding to the lottery result, and is constituted by a plurality of lighting members constituted by LEDs or the like. Has been.

  Here, “winning lottery” means that when a game ball passes through the normal symbol gate 13, a normal symbol determination random number value is acquired, and the acquired normal symbol determination random value is a random value corresponding to “win”. This is a process for determining whether or not (hit determination).

  Further, in the present embodiment, “winning” means that the right to execute the auxiliary game is acquired in the winning lottery performed on the condition that the game ball has passed through the normal symbol gate 13. In the “auxiliary game”, the starting movable piece 15b of the second starting port 15 is controlled to be opened for a predetermined time. That is, the “auxiliary game” is a game in which a game ball can enter the second start port 15 and a player can acquire a prize ball corresponding to the ball. This auxiliary game is provided with a plurality of types of auxiliary games, which will be described later in detail.

  Also, as with special symbols, even if a game ball passes through the normal symbol gate 13 such as during normal symbol fluctuation display or auxiliary game, if a winning lottery cannot be performed immediately, under certain conditions, The right to win a lottery is held.

  More specifically, the common figure determination information acquired when the game ball has passed through the normal symbol gate 13 is stored as a third hold, up to four. The number of normal symbols on hold (G), which is the number of third holds, is displayed on the normal symbol hold indicator 25 in the same manner as the first special symbol hold indicator 23 and the second special symbol hold indicator 24. .

  As shown in FIG. 2, the glass frame 50 supports a glass plate 52 that covers the game area 6 so as to be visible in front of the game board 2 (player side). The glass plate 52 is detachably fixed to the glass frame 50.

  The glass frame 50 is connected to the outer frame 60 via the hinge mechanism 51 on one end side in the left-right direction (for example, the left side facing the gaming machine 1). The other end side (for example, the right side facing the gaming machine 1) can be rotated in a direction to release from the outer frame 60. The glass frame 50 covers the game board 2 together with the glass plate 52 and rotates like a door with the hinge mechanism 51 as a fulcrum, thereby opening the inner part of the outer frame 60 including the game board 2.

  A lock mechanism for fixing the other end side of the glass frame 50 to the outer frame 60 is provided on the other end side in the left-right direction of the glass frame 50. The fixing by the lock mechanism can be released by a dedicated key. The glass frame 50 is also provided with a door opening switch 133 that detects whether or not the glass frame 50 is opened from the outer frame 60.

  As shown in FIG. 3, a main control board 110, an effect control board 120, a payout control board 130, a power supply board 140, a game information output terminal board 30, and the like are provided on the back surface of the gaming machine 1. In addition, a power plug 141 for supplying power to the gaming machine 1, a frame control board 180 (not shown), and a power switch are provided on the power board 140.

(Block diagram of the entire gaming machine 1)
Next, control means for controlling the progress of the game will be described with reference to the entire block diagram of the gaming machine 1 of FIG. FIG. 4 is an overall block diagram of the gaming machine 1.

  The main control board 110 controls the basic operation (progress) of the game, inputs various detection signals from the first start port detection switch 14a, etc., and the first special symbol display device 20 and the first big winning port opening / closing solenoid 16c. Etc. are driven to control the game.

  The main control board 110 is connected to the effect control board 120, the payout control board 130, and the power supply board 140. Communication between the main control board 110 and the effect control board 120 is configured such that data can be communicated in only one direction from the main control board 110 to the effect control board 120. The communication is configured such that data can be communicated in both directions. The main control board 110 receives a power supply voltage from the power supply board 140.

  The main control board 110 includes at least a one-chip microcomputer 110m including a main CPU 110a, a main ROM 110b, and a main RAM 110c, and an input port and an output port (not shown) for main control.

  In the main control input port, a payout control board 130, a general winning port detection switch 12a for detecting that a game ball has entered the general winning port 12, and a game ball having passed through the normal symbol gate 13 are detected. A gate detection switch 13a that performs a first start port detection switch 14a that detects that a game ball has entered the first start port 14, and a second start port that detects that a game ball has entered the second start port 15. Detecting switch 15a, second large winning hole detecting switch 16a for detecting that a game ball has entered the first big winning hole 16, and second large ball detecting detecting that a game ball has entered the second large winning hole 17. A winning opening detection switch 17a is connected to a setting switch 70a for changing a setting value (of the jackpot probability in the jackpot lottery) which is a stage of the advantageous degree of the game. Various signals are input to the main control board 110 through the main control input port.

  The output port for main control includes an effect control board 120, a payout control board 130, a start opening / closing solenoid 15c for opening and closing the start movable piece 15b of the second start opening 15, and a first grand prize opening opening / closing door 16b. The first big prize opening / closing solenoid 16c to be operated, the second big prize opening / closing solenoid 17c to operate the second big prize opening / closing door 17b, the first special symbol display device 20 and the second special symbol display device for displaying special symbols. 21, a normal symbol display device 22 for displaying a normal symbol, a first special symbol hold indicator 23 and a second special symbol hold indicator 24 for displaying the number of special symbols held, and a normal symbol hold for displaying the number of normal symbols held A display 25 and a game information output terminal board 30 for outputting an external information signal are connected. Various signals are output from the main control output port.

  The main CPU 110a reads out a program stored in the main ROM 110b based on an input signal from each detection switch or timer, performs arithmetic processing, and directly controls each device or display, or determines the result of the arithmetic processing. In response, a command is transmitted to another board.

The main ROM 110b of the main control board 110 stores a game control program and data and tables necessary for determining various games.
Specifically, the jackpot determination table (see FIG. 5) used for the jackpot lottery, the symbol determination table (see FIG. 6) for determining the stop symbol of the special symbol, the end of the jackpot game for determining the gaming state after the jackpot ends Time setting data table (see FIG. 7), special electric accessory operating mode determination table (see FIG. 8) for determining the opening / closing conditions of the special winning opening opening / closing door, the special winning opening open mode table (see FIG. 9), special symbols The main ROM 110b stores a variation pattern determination table (see FIG. 10) for determining a variation pattern, a jackpot lottery preliminary determination table (see FIG. 11), a hit determination table (see FIG. 12) referred to in the lottery drawing, and the like. .
Note that the above-described table is merely an example of characteristic tables among the tables in the present embodiment, and a number of other tables and programs (not shown) are provided for the progress of the game. ing.

The main RAM 110c of the main control board 110 functions as a data work area during the arithmetic processing of the main CPU 110a and has a plurality of storage areas.
For example, in the main RAM 110c, a special symbol special power processing data storage area, a general symbol normal power processing data storage area, a normal symbol reservation number (G) storage area, a normal symbol reservation storage area, a stopped normal symbol data storage area, a first special symbol storage area, Symbol holding number (U1) storage area, second special symbol holding number (U2) storage area, first special symbol determination random value storage area, second special symbol determination random value storage area, round game number (R) storage Area, number of times released (K) storage area, number of balls entered in the big prize opening (C), start / release number counter, game state storage area (high probability game flag storage area and short-time game flag storage area), high probability game count (X) counter, short time (J) counter, game state buffer, stop special figure data storage area, stop common figure data storage area, production transmission data storage area, special symbol time counter, special game timer Counter, starting an open timer counter, start closing timer counter, a variety of timer counter such as start-up interval timer counter is provided.
Note that the above-described storage area is merely an example, and many other storage areas are provided.

  The game information output terminal board 30 is a board for outputting an external information signal generated in the main control board 110 to a hall computer or the like of the game shop. The game information output terminal board 30 is connected to the main control board 110 by wiring, and is provided with a connector for connecting external information to a hall computer or the like of a game store.

  The effect control board 120 mainly controls each effect such as during game and standby, and an effect control unit 120m that comprehensively manages the contents of the effect of the game, and image control that performs image display control in the image display device 31. A control unit 160 that controls driving of solenoids, motors, and the like in the panel driving device 33, and a lamp control unit 170 that controls lighting of LEDs and the like in the panel lighting device 34a.

  The effect control board 120 is connected to the main control board 110, the power supply board 140, and the frame control board 180. The communication between the effect control board 120 and the frame control board 180 is configured to be able to communicate data bidirectionally, and the effect control board 120 receives a power supply voltage from the power supply board 140.

  The effect control unit 120m includes a sub CPU 120a, a sub ROM 120b, and a sub RAM 120c.

  The sub CPU 120a is stored in the sub ROM 120b based on a command received from the main control board 110 or an input signal from the effect button detection switch 35a, the cross key detection switch 36b, etc. received from the frame control board 180 described later. The program is read to perform arithmetic processing, and based on the processing, the image control unit 150, the drive control unit 160, the lamp control unit 170, and the frame control board 180 are instructed to execute various effects (data Send).

  For example, when the sub CPU 120a receives the variation pattern designation command indicating the variation pattern of the special symbol from the main control board 110, the sub CPU 120a analyzes the content of the received variation pattern designation command, and displays the image display device 31, the audio output device 32, the board Effect data (such as an effect pattern designation command to be described later) for causing the drive device 33, the panel illumination device 34a, the frame illumination device 34b, and the effect button drive motor 35b to execute a predetermined effect is determined. Then, by transmitting the determined effect data to the image control unit 150, the drive control unit 160, the lamp control unit 170, and the frame control board 180, control for executing the variation effect is performed.

  The sub ROM 120b stores an effect control program and data and tables necessary for determining various games. Specifically, an icon final display mode determination table (see FIG. 35) for determining the final icon display mode, and a change scenario determination table (see FIG. 36) for determining a scenario for changing the icon display mode. ), A change pattern determination table for a hold icon for determining a change pattern for changing the hold icon (see FIG. 38), and a one-step change pattern determination table for the icon for determining a change pattern for changing the icon. (See FIG. 39), 2-step change pattern determination table for the icon (FIG. 40), 3-4 step change pattern determination table for the icon (see FIG. 41), presence / absence and type of execution of roulette notice effect A roulette notice effect determination table (see FIG. 43) and the like for determining the sub ROM 120b It is stored.

  Note that the above-described table is merely an example of characteristic tables among the tables in the present embodiment, and a number of other tables and programs (not shown) are provided for the progress of the game. ing.

  The sub RAM 120c functions as a data work area when the sub CPU 120a performs arithmetic processing, and has a plurality of storage areas.

  The image control unit 150 is connected to the image display device 31 and performs image display control on the image display device 31 based on various types of effect data transmitted from the effect control unit 120m (sub CPU 120a). At this time, between the image control unit 150 and the image display device 31, there is provided a general-purpose board 39 having a bridge function that converts the image data into a predetermined image format and outputs it.

  The general-purpose board 39 has a bridge function for converting to an image format corresponding to the performance of the image display device 31 for displaying image data. For example, a 19-inch liquid crystal display device of SXGA (1280 dots × 1080 dots). Is absorbed as the image display device 31, and the difference in resolution between when the XGA (1024 dots × 768 dots) 17-inch liquid crystal display device is connected as the image display device 31 is absorbed.

  The image control unit 150 includes a liquid crystal control CPU 150a, a liquid crystal control RAM 150b, a liquid crystal control ROM 150c, a CGROM 151, a crystal oscillator 152, a VRAM 153, and a drawing control unit 159 (hereinafter referred to as “VDP 159”) including a VDP (Video Display Processor). Yes.

  The liquid crystal control CPU 150a creates a display list composed of drawing control commands based on the effect data (effect pattern designation command or the like) transmitted from the effect control unit 120m, and transmits this display list to the VDP 159. By doing so, an instruction to display the image data stored in the CGROM 151 on the image display device 31 is given.

  In addition, when the liquid crystal control CPU 150a receives a V blank interrupt signal or a drawing end signal from the VDP 159, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a appropriately performs an interrupt process.

  The liquid crystal control RAM 150b is built in the liquid crystal control CPU 150a, functions as a data work area when the liquid crystal control CPU 150a performs arithmetic processing, and temporarily stores data read from the liquid crystal control ROM 150c.

  The liquid crystal control ROM 150c is composed of a mask ROM or the like, and a control processing program of the liquid crystal control CPU 150a, a display list generation program for generating a display list, and an animation of an effect using an image corresponding to the effect data An animation pattern for displaying, animation scene information, and the like are stored.

  This animation pattern is referred to when displaying an animation, and stores a combination of animation scene information of an image corresponding to the effect data, a display order of each animation scene information, and the like. In the animation scene information, a wait frame (display time), target data (sprite identification number, transfer source address, etc.), parameters (sprite display position, transfer destination address, etc.), drawing method, and effect image are displayed. Information such as information specifying a display device is stored.

  The CGROM 151 includes a flash memory, an EEPROM, an EPROM, a mask ROM, and the like, and compresses and stores image data (sprite, movie) or the like that is a collection of pixel information in a predetermined range of pixels (for example, 32 pixels × 32 pixels). doing. The pixel information is composed of color number information for designating a color number for each pixel and an α value indicating the transparency of the image. The CGROM 151 is read in units of image data by the VDP 159, and image processing is performed in units of image data of this frame.

  Further, the CGROM 151 stores palette data in which color number information for designating color numbers and display color information for actually displaying colors are associated with each other without being compressed. Note that the CGROM 151 may have a configuration in which only a part of the image data is compressed without being compressed. As a movie compression method, various known compression methods such as MPEG4 can be used.

  The crystal oscillator 152 outputs a pulse signal to the VDP 159 and divides the pulse signal to generate a system clock for the VDP 159 to control, a synchronization signal for synchronizing with the image display device 31, and the like. .

  The VRAM 153 is composed of an SRAM that can write or read image data at high speed. The VRAM 153 has a display list storage area for temporarily storing the display list output from the liquid crystal control CPU 150a, a frame buffer area corresponding to the image display device 31, 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.

  The VDP 159 is a so-called image processor, and draws image data stored in the CGROM 151 in a “drawing frame buffer” in the frame buffer area of the VRAM 153 based on an instruction (display list) from the liquid crystal control CPU 150 a. Further, the VDP 159 reads image data from the “display frame buffer” in the frame buffer area. Then, based on the read image data, a video signal (LVDS signal, RGB signal, etc.) is generated and output to the image display device 31 for display.

  The drive control unit 160 is connected to the board drive device 33, and drives a solenoid, a motor, and the like in the board drive device 33 based on various production data transmitted from the production control unit 120m (sub CPU 120a). Take control. Then, by driving and controlling the board driving device 33, the first decorative member 33a and the second decorative member 33b provided in the game board 2 are driven.

  The lamp control unit 170 is connected to the panel lighting device 34a, and controls lighting of LEDs and the like in the panel lighting device 34a based on various types of production data transmitted from the production control unit 120m (sub CPU 120a). Do. Then, by controlling lighting of the board lighting device 34a, the board lighting device 34a provided in the game board 2 is turned on / off.

  The frame control board 180 controls the effects of the sound output device 32 provided on the glass frame 50, the frame illumination device 34b, and the effect button 35.

  The frame control board 180 is connected to the effect control board 120 and the power supply board 140, and as described above, the communication between the frame control board 180 and the effect control board 120 is configured to be able to communicate data in both directions. The frame control board 180 receives the power supply voltage from the power supply board 140.

  The frame control board 180 controls to output predetermined sound data to the sound output device 32 based on various kinds of effect data transmitted from the effect control board 120, and turns on LEDs and the like in the frame illumination device 34b. Control is performed, and drive control of the effect button drive motor 35b is performed. Under the control of the frame control board 180, the sound output device 32 provided on the glass frame 50 outputs sound, the frame lighting device 34b is turned on / off, and the effect button 35 moves in the vertical direction. .

  Furthermore, when the input signals from the effect button detection switch 35a and the cross key detection switch 36b are input, the frame control board 180 transmits the input signals to the effect control board 120. That is, the effect control board 120 inputs the input signals from the effect button detection switch 35a and the cross key detection switch 36b via the frame control board 180.

  The payout control board 130 includes a payout control unit 131 that performs payout control of the game ball, and a launch control unit 132 that performs the launch control of the game ball.

  The payout control board 130 is connected to the main control board 110 and the power supply board 140, and as described above, the communication between the payout control board 130 and the main control board 110 is configured to be able to communicate data in both directions. The payout control board 130 receives a power supply voltage from the power supply board 140.

  The payout control unit 131 includes a one-chip microcomputer that includes a payout CPU 131a, a payout ROM 131b, and a payout RAM 131c.

  The payout CPU 131a reads out the program stored in the payout ROM 131b based on the input signals from the payout ball count detection switch 135, the door opening switch 133, and the timer that detect whether or not the game ball has been paid out, and performs arithmetic processing. At the same time, the corresponding payout data is transmitted to the main control board 110 based on the processing.

  Further, a payout motor 134 of a payout device for paying out a predetermined number of game balls from the game ball storage unit is connected to the output side of the payout control board 130. The payout CPU 131a reads out a predetermined program from the payout ROM 131b based on the payout number designation command transmitted from the main control board 110, performs arithmetic processing, and controls the payout motor 134 of the payout device to obtain a predetermined game ball. Pay out. At this time, the payout RAM 131c functions as a data work area during the calculation process of the payout CPU 131a.

  In the firing control unit 132, the touch sensor 3a and the firing volume 3b are connected to the input side, and the firing solenoid 4a and the ball feeding solenoid 4b are connected to the output side. The firing control unit 132 inputs a touch signal from the touch sensor 3a and performs control to energize the firing solenoid 4a and the ball feed solenoid 4b based on the voltage supplied from the firing volume 3b.

  The touch sensor 3a is provided in the inside of the operation handle 3, and is comprised from the electrostatic capacitance type proximity switch using the change of the electrostatic capacitance by the player touching the operation handle 3. When the touch sensor 3 a detects that the player has touched the operation handle 3, the touch sensor 3 a outputs a touch signal that permits energization of the firing solenoid 4 a to the firing control unit 132. As a major premise, the launch control unit 132 is configured not to launch the game ball 200 into the game area 6 unless a touch signal is input from the touch sensor 3a.

  The firing volume 3b is provided directly connected to a rotating portion around which the operation handle 3 rotates, and is composed of a variable resistor. The firing volume 3b divides a constant voltage (for example, 5V) applied to the firing volume 3b by a variable resistor, and supplies the divided voltage to the firing control unit 132 (the voltage to be supplied to the firing control unit 132). Variable). The launch control unit 132 energizes the launch solenoid 4a based on the voltage divided by the launch volume 3b, and rotates the launch member 4c directly connected to the launch solenoid 4a, thereby playing the game ball 200 in the game. Fire into area 6.

  The launching solenoid 4a is composed of a rotary solenoid, and a launching member 4c is directly connected to the launching solenoid 4a, and the launching member 4c is rotated by rotating the launching solenoid 4a.

  Here, the rotational speed of the firing solenoid 4a is set to about 99.9 (times / minute) based on the frequency based on the output period of the crystal oscillator provided in the firing control unit 132. As a result, the number of games played in one minute is about 99.9 (pieces / minute) because one piece is fired every time the firing solenoid rotates. That is, one game ball is fired about every 0.6 seconds.

  The ball feed solenoid 4b is composed of a linear solenoid, and sends out the game balls in the tray 40 one by one toward the launch member 4c directly connected to the launch solenoid 4a.

  The power supply board 140 includes a backup power supply for supplying power to the main RAM 110c when power is cut off. The power supply board 140 supplies a power supply voltage to the gaming machine 1 and monitors a power supply voltage supplied to the gaming machine 1. When the power becomes less than or equal to a predetermined value, a power interruption detection signal is output to the main control board 110. More specifically, when the power interruption detection signal becomes high level, the main CPU 110a enters an operable state, and when the power interruption detection signal becomes low level, the main CPU 110a enters an operation stop state. Note that the backup power supply is not limited to a capacitor, and may be, for example, a battery or a combination of a capacitor and a battery.

(Description of gaming state)
Next, the gaming state when the game progresses will be described. In the present embodiment, there are a “low probability gaming state” and a “high probability gaming state” as states related to the jackpot lottery, and a “non-short-time gaming state” as a state regarding the starter movable piece 15b included in the second starting port 15. “Time-short game state”. The states related to the jackpot lottery (low probability gaming state, high probability gaming state) and the states relating to the startable movable piece 15b (non-short-time gaming state, short-time gaming state) can be associated with each other or can be made independent. it can. That means
(1) The case of “low probability gaming state” and “short time gaming state”;
(2) “Low probability gaming state” and “non-temporary gaming state”
(3) “High probability gaming state” and “short time gaming state”
(4) It is possible to provide a “high probability gaming state” and a “non-temporary gaming state”.
Note that the gaming state when the game is started, that is, the initial gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is a “low probability gaming state” and is set to a “non-short-time gaming state”. Will be referred to as the “normal gaming state”.

  In the present embodiment, the “low probability gaming state” is performed on condition that a game ball has entered the first start port 14 or the second start port 15 when the set value is “1”. In the jackpot lottery, it means a gaming state in which the jackpot winning probability is set as low as 1/300, for example. On the other hand, the “high probability gaming state” refers to a gaming state in which the jackpot winning probability is improved compared to the low probability gaming state and the jackpot winning probability is set as high as 1/60, for example. Therefore, in the “high probability gaming state”, it is easier to win a jackpot than in the “low probability gaming state”. Note that the change from the low probability gaming state to the high probability gaming state is performed after the end of the jackpot game described later.

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

  In the present embodiment, the “non-time-saving gaming state” means that the average fluctuation time of the normal symbol corresponding to the lottery result is “time-short” in the winning lottery performed on condition that the game ball has passed through the normal symbol gate 13. It means a gaming state that is set longer than the “gaming state” and that the opening time of the second start port 15 when winning in the win is easily set. For example, when the game ball passes through the normal symbol gate 13, a winning lottery is performed, and the normal symbol display device 22 displays the fluctuation of the normal symbol. Stop display later. If the lottery result is a win, the second start port 15 is controlled to open for 0.2 seconds after the stop display of the normal symbol.

  On the other hand, the “short-time gaming state” means that the average fluctuation time of the normal symbol corresponding to the lottery result is “non-short-time” in the winning lottery performed on condition that the game ball has passed through the normal symbol gate 13. The game state is set to be shorter than the “game state” and is set to be longer than the “non-short game state”, for example, the opening time of the second start port 15 when winning in the win is, for example, 3 seconds. Furthermore, in the “non-short-time gaming state”, the probability of winning in the winning lottery is set as low as 1/16, for example, and in the “short-time gaming state”, the probability of winning in the winning lottery is as high as 15/16, for example. Is set. Therefore, in the “short-time gaming state”, when the game ball passes through the normal symbol gate 13, the second start port 15 is more easily controlled to the open mode than in the “non-short-time gaming state”. Thereby, in the “short-time gaming state”, the player can advance the game without consuming the game ball.

  In the embodiment, the “short-time gaming state” is set so that the variation time of the normal symbol, the opening time of the second start opening 15 and the winning probability of the winning lottery are more advantageous than the “non-short-time gaming state”. ing. However, the “short-time gaming state” may be set so that only one of the normal symbol variation time, the opening time of the second start port 15 and the winning probability of winning the lottery is advantageous.

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

(Large winning lottery determination table)
FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating a jackpot determination table. Specifically, FIG. 5A is a jackpot determination table for a jackpot lottery triggered by a game ball entering the first start port 14, and FIG. It is a jackpot determination table of a jackpot lottery triggered by the entrance of the game ball of. In the tables of FIG. 5A and FIG. 5B, the big hit probability is the same although the winning probability for the small hit is different.

  As shown in FIGS. 5 (a) and 5 (b), the jackpot determination table associates the current setting value, the probability gaming state, the special symbol determination random value, and the lottery result of the jackpot lottery. In the rightmost column, the jackpot probability, the jackpot probability, and the loss probability are described for reference.

  The main CPU 110a refers to the jackpot lottery determination table of the jackpot lottery shown in FIGS. 5A and 5B, and based on the current set value, the current probability gaming state, and the acquired special symbol determination random number value. , “Big hit”, “small hit”, or “lost” is determined.

  For example, according to the jackpot determination table of the jackpot lottery shown in FIG. 5A and FIG. 5B, when the set value is “1”, the probability of being determined to be a jackpot 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 increased by a factor of 5 to 1/60.

  Also, when the set value is “2”, the probability of being determined to be a big hit in the low probability gaming state is 1/240, and the probability of being determined to be a big hit in the high probability gaming state is increased by 5 times. 1/48.

  When the set value is “3”, the probability of being determined to be a big hit in the low probability gaming state is 1/200, and the probability of being determined to be a big hit in the high probability gaming state is increased by 5 times. 1/40.

  Thus, the ratio of increasing the jackpot probability when changing from the low probability gaming state to the high probability gaming state is five times in common for all set values. That is, the degree of advantage of the game for each set value is set value “1” <set value “2” <set value “3”.

  In addition, the probability of being determined to be a small hit in the jackpot lottery triggered by the first starting port is 1/300 in both the low probability gaming state and the high probability gaming state, and triggered by the second starting port. The probability of being determined to be a small hit in the big hit lottery is 1/1200, which is common to all set values. That is, the big hit probability changes for each set value, but the small hit probability does not change.

(Design determination table)
FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a symbol determination table for determining a special symbol stop symbol corresponding to a lottery lottery result. Specifically, FIG. 6 (a) is a symbol determination table that is referred to in order to determine a special symbol stop symbol in case of a loss, and FIG. 6 (b) is a special symbol stop symbol in case of a big hit. FIG. 6C is a symbol determination table referred to in order to determine a symbol for stoppage of a special symbol.

  As shown in FIG. 6A, in the symbol determination table in the loss, the special symbol display device type and the special symbol (stop special symbol data) are associated with each other. It should be noted that a random symbol value for losing symbols may be provided so that a plurality of special symbols can be determined in association with a loss, and a plurality of special symbols and random numbers for losing symbols may be associated with each other.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 6B, the symbol determination table in the jackpot includes a special symbol display device type (a type of a start port where a game ball has won), a first start port 14 or a second start port 15. A jackpot symbol random number value acquired when a game ball enters and a special symbol (stop special symbol data) are associated with each other.

  As shown in FIG. 6 (c), the symbol determination table for the small hit also has a special symbol display device type (a type of a start port where a game ball has won) and a game in the first start port 14 or the second start port 15. The random number value for a small hit symbol acquired when the ball enters the ball is associated with a special symbol (stop special symbol data).

  The main CPU 110a refers to the symbol determination table shown in FIG. 6 and determines the type of special symbol (stop special symbol data) based on the type of the special symbol display device, the random number for the jackpot symbol, and the like.

  Then, at the time of starting the variation of the special symbol, an effect designating command as information on the special symbol is determined based on the determined special symbol type (stop special symbol data). Here, the effect designating command is composed of 2-byte data, and 1-byte MODE data for identifying the control command classification and 1-byte DATA indicating the contents of the control command to be executed. It consists of data. The same applies to a variation pattern designation command described later.

  Here, as will be described later, the game state after the end of the jackpot game (see FIG. 7) and the type of the jackpot game (see FIG. 8) are determined by the type of special symbol (stop special chart data). It can be said that the type of special symbol determines the gaming state after the jackpot game ends and the type of jackpot game. Therefore, in the special symbol column in FIG. 6B, an explanation corresponding to the type of jackpot game is supplementarily described.

(Set data table at end of jackpot game)
FIG. 7 is a jackpot game end setting data table for determining the gaming state after the jackpot game ends.

  As shown in FIG. 7, in the big hit game end setting data table, the special symbol stop special data, the game state buffer, the short-time game state, the short-time number of times (J), the probability game state, and the high-probability game The number of times (X) is associated.

  Here, the “gaming state buffer” is information indicating the gaming state at the time of winning the big hit. The gaming state includes a combination of a short-time gaming state (or a non-short-time gaming state) and a high probability gaming state (or low probability gaming state).

  Specifically, if the gaming state buffer is “00H”, it indicates the gaming state information of the low-probability gaming state and the non-short-time gaming state in which both the short-time gaming flag and the high-probability gaming flag are not set. If the gaming state buffer is “01H”, the short-time gaming flag is not set, but the high-probability gaming flag indicates gaming state information of the high-probability gaming state and the non-short-time gaming state that are set. If the gaming state buffer is “02H”, it indicates gaming state information of a low-probability gaming state and a short-time gaming state in which the short-time gaming flag is set but the high-probability gaming flag is not set. If the game state buffer is “03H”, it indicates the game state information of the high-probability gaming state and the short-time gaming state in which both the short-time gaming flag and the high-probability gaming flag are set.

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

  The feature of the jackpot game end setting data table shown in FIG. 7 in this embodiment is configured to determine a high-probability gaming state until the jackpot lottery is performed 84 times after all the jackpot games are finished. .

  Furthermore, the feature of the jackpot game end setting data table shown in FIG. 7 is based on the information stored in the game state buffer (the game state at the time of the jackpot winning) even if the stop special figure data of the same special symbol. It is possible to set the short-time game flag and to change the short-time number (J).

  For example, when the special symbol stop special symbol data is the special stop symbol data 04 (special symbol 4), the low-probability gaming state and the non-short-time gaming state are stored in the gaming state buffer with respect to the short time gaming flag and the short time number of times (J). If the game state information (00H) shown is stored, the short-time game flag is not set after the jackpot is ended, and the short-time number (J) is also set to zero. On the other hand, if game state information (01H, 02H or 03H) other than the above is stored in the game state buffer, the short-time game flag is set after the jackpot game ends, and the short-time number (J) is set to 80 times. Set to.

  Thereby, the number of time reductions (J) can be changed according to the gaming state at the time of winning the jackpot, and the player can be interested in the gaming state at the time of winning the jackpot.

  Since there is no setting difference in determining the type of special symbol, there is no setting difference in determining the type of jackpot game and determining the game state after the jackpot game ends. In other words, the higher the probability setting value for the player, the easier the jackpot game is executed before the end of the high probability gaming state, so the higher the probability setting value for the player, the higher the continuation rate of the high probability gaming state. It has become.

(Special electric accessory operation mode determination table)
FIG. 8 is a special electric accessory actuating mode determination table for determining the special winning opening opening mode table. As will be described later, since the big win game or the small win game is executed based on this big winning opening release mode table, it can be said that the big winning opening release mode table indicates the type of the big win game or the small win game. In the present embodiment, “table” is appropriately omitted and described as “TBL”.

  As shown in FIG. 8, special symbol stop special feature data and special winning opening opening manner table are associated with the special electric accessory operating manner determination table.

  The main CPU 110a refers to the special electric accessory operating mode determination table shown in FIG. 8, and determines the special winning opening opening mode table based on the special symbol stop special data.

(Large winning opening table)
FIG. 9 is a diagram showing the configuration of the big prize opening opening mode table determined in FIG. 8, and opening / closing of the first big winning opening opening / closing door 16b or the second big winning opening opening / closing door 17b by the big winning opening opening mode table. Conditions are determined.

  Specifically, FIG. 9 (a) is a jackpot big opening opening determination table group for jackpots referred to in the jackpot game, and includes a first jackpot table, a second jackpot table, a third jackpot table, and It consists of a fourth jackpot table. FIG. 9B shows a big winning opening opening determination table for small hits determined at the small hit game.

  In the big winning opening release determination table shown in FIG. 9A, the type of the big winning opening to be opened (the first big winning opening 16 or the second big winning opening 17) and the maximum round game in one big hit game. The number of times (R), the specified number indicating the maximum number of winnings in a single winning round in one round, the start interval time from the start of the big hit game to the execution of the first round game, and the big winning opening in each round game Maximum number of times of opening (K), opening time of the big prize opening for one opening of each round game, closing time of the big winning opening for one opening of each round game, The closing interval time of the big prize opening from the end of one round game to the execution of the next round game is associated with the end interval time from the end of the last round game to the end of the jackpot game It has been.

  On the other hand, in the big winning opening opening determination table for small hits shown in FIG. 9B, the type of the big winning opening to be opened (the first big winning opening 16) and the one small hit game. Maximum number of times of opening (K), a specified number indicating the maximum number of winning prizes in a single winning game, a start interval time from the start of the small winning game until the first winning opening is opened, The opening time of the big prize opening at each opening number, the closing time of the big winning opening at each opening number, and the end interval time from the end of the closing time of the last big winning opening to the end of the small hit game are associated. ing.

  The main CPU 110a executes a first jackpot game based on the first jackpot table, executes a second jackpot game based on the second jackpot table, executes a third jackpot game based on the third jackpot table, The fourth jackpot game is executed based on the four jackpot table, and the jackpot game is executed based on the jackpot table.

  According to the first jackpot table shown in FIG. 9 (a), the first big prize opening / closing door 16b is operated, and the first big prize opening 16 on the right side of the game area 6 is moved up to 29 seconds per round. It is possible to execute the first big hit game that is released until However, if a specified number (9) of game balls wins the first grand prize opening 16 before the opening time of 29 seconds elapses, one round of the game is completed. When the 16-round game ends, the first jackpot game ends.

  Further, according to the second jackpot table shown in FIG. 9 (a), the second big prize opening / closing door 17b is operated, and the second big prize opening 17 is moved a plurality of times for one round (K = 3). The second big hit game can be executed (the second big winning opening 17 repeats opening for 3 seconds and closing for 1 second). However, when the specified number (9) of game balls wins the second big winning opening 17 before the maximum number of times of opening (K), one round of the game ends. When the 4-round game ends, the second jackpot game ends.

  The data for the third jackpot table shown in FIG. 9A is set in the same manner as the third jackpot table, but the maximum number of round games (R) is set larger than that for the third jackpot table. Is different. For this reason, the third jackpot game is a jackpot game that is more advantageous than the second jackpot game.

  According to the fourth jackpot table shown in FIG. 9 (a), the first grand prize winning opening / closing door 16b is operated to move the first big winning prize opening 16 on the right side of the game area 6 for two rounds (twice). The fourth big hit game that allows a maximum of 0.052 seconds to be released can be executed. However, if a specified number (9) of game balls wins the first grand prize opening 16 before the opening time of 0.052 seconds elapses, one round of game is completed. When the two-round game ends, the fourth big hit game ends.

  According to the small hit table shown in FIG. 9B, the first big prize opening / closing door 16b is operated, and the first big prize opening 16 on the right side of the game area 6 is moved twice for a maximum of 0.052 seconds. Can be released. However, if the specified number (9) of game balls wins the first big winning opening 16 by two times of opening for a maximum of 0.052 seconds, the small hit game is ended.

  Thus, in the present embodiment, four types of “big hit games” from the first big hit game to the fourth big hit game and one type of “small hit game” are provided. In the present embodiment, the “big hit game” and the “small hit game” are collectively referred to as “special game”.

  Since the first jackpot game, the fourth jackpot game, and the jackpot game can be executed with different opening actions of the big prize opening and the big prize opening, it is possible to entertain the player with various special games. .

  In addition, the fourth big hit table shown in FIG. 9A and the small hit table shown in FIG. 9B are the maximum round game number (R), the maximum open number (K), the closing interval time, and each open number. Although there is a difference in data at the closing time of the grand prize opening, the same first big prize opening 16 performs the same opening / closing operation (the first big prize opening 16 is opened for 0.052 seconds and closed for 2.0 seconds) 2), the player cannot determine whether the game is the fourth big hit game or the small hit game from the appearance. Thereby, the pleasure which makes a player guess whether it is a 4th big hit game or a small hit game can be provided.

  In this embodiment, the opening time of the fourth big hit game and the opening time of the small hit game are set to exactly the same opening time (0.052 seconds), and the closing time of the fourth big hit game and the small hit game are closed. The time was set to exactly the same closing time (2 seconds). However, the time difference that the player cannot determine whether the game is the fourth big hit game or the small hit game may be provided without setting the exact same time.

Also, since the opening time (0.052 seconds) of the fourth big hit game and the small hit game is shorter than the time (about 0.6 seconds) at which one game ball is fired as described above, the first big win Even if the mouth opening / closing door 16b is activated, it is difficult to win the first grand prize winning opening 16.
For this reason, the fourth big hit game and the small hit game can be said to be “unfavorable opening modes”. On the other hand, the opening time of the first jackpot game (29 seconds) and the opening time of the second and third jackpot games (3 seconds) are longer than the time (about 0.6 seconds) at which one game ball is fired, It can be said to be an “advantageous opening mode”.

(Special symbol variation pattern determination table)
FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a variation pattern determination table for determining a variation pattern of special symbols as will be described later.

  As shown in FIG. 10, the variation pattern determination table includes a special symbol display device (type of start opening), a lottery result of the big hit lottery, a special symbol (stop special symbol data), a reach determination random number value, and a special symbol. , The special symbol variation random number, the special symbol variation pattern, and the special symbol variation time are associated with each other.

  Therefore, it can be said that the “special symbol variation pattern” defines at least the jackpot determination result and the special symbol variation time. In addition, since it is configured to always reach when the jackpot, the reach determination random value is not referred to when the jackpot. The reach determination random number value has a random number range set to 97 (0 to 96), and the special figure variation random value has a random number range set to 100 (0 to 99).

  Further, in the special symbol variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 10, the variation pattern (1) (normal variation) is set such that the average variation time of the special symbol is shortened when the number of special symbols held (U1 or U2) increases. The fluctuation time (T2) of the fluctuation pattern (2) (shortening fluctuation) is set to be shorter than the fluctuation time (T1). For example, the fluctuation time (T1) of the fluctuation pattern (1) (normal fluctuation) is set to 12 seconds, and the fluctuation time (T2) of the fluctuation pattern (2) (shortening fluctuation) is set to 3 seconds. In addition, although the maximum number of balls “4” may be stored as the number of reserved special symbols, the variation pattern of the special symbol is determined after subtracting 1 from the number of reserved special symbols. Therefore, “4” is not referred to as the number of reservations.

  The main CPU 110a refers to the special symbol variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 10, and displays the special symbol display device (type of the start opening), the lottery result of the big hit lottery, the special symbol to be stopped, and the special symbol hold number (U1 or U2). Based on the reach determination random number value and the special figure variation random value, the variation pattern of the special symbol and the variation time of the special symbol are determined.

  Based on the determined special symbol variation pattern, a special symbol variation pattern designation command is generated, and information on the special symbol variation pattern is transmitted to the effect control board 120.

  Here, the special symbol variation pattern designation command is composed of 1-byte MODE data for identifying the command classification and 1-byte DATA data indicating the content (function) of the command. In the present embodiment, when the MODE data is “E6H”, a special symbol variation pattern designation command of the first special symbol display device 20 corresponding to the winning of a game ball at the first starting port 14 is shown, and the MODE data is When it is “E7H”, a special symbol variation pattern designation command of the second special symbol display device 21 corresponding to the winning of the game ball at the second starting port 15 is indicated.

  Further, in the effect control board 120, as will be described later, the effect contents such as the effect symbol 38 are determined based on the special symbol variation pattern (variation pattern designation command). In the rightmost column of the special symbol variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 10, the contents of effects such as the effect symbols 38 are described for reference.

  Here, as the contents of production, “normal fluctuation” and “shortening fluctuation” mean that a plurality of production symbols 38 fluctuate at high speed and stop without reaching, The shortening variation differs from the shortening variation in that the shortening variation is completed in a shorter variation time than the normal variation.

  “Pseudo-continuous notice” means “the number of times of pseudo-continuous notice”, and “pseudo-continuous notice” means that the special symbol corresponding to one big win lottery is displayed during the variable display. This means that the design 38 is temporarily stopped and then changed again, so that the change in the effect design 38 and the temporary stop are performed a plurality of times in advance.

  In addition, “reach” is a variation mode that gives a player a sense of expectation of a jackpot, such that a part of the combination of the performance symbols 38 for notifying the jackpot is temporarily stopped and other performance symbols 38 vary. Means. For example, when the combination of the three-digit effect symbol 38 of “777” is set as the combination of the effect symbols 38 that notify the jackpot, the two effect symbols 38 temporarily stop at “7” and the remaining effects An aspect in which the pattern 38 is changing. The “temporary stop” refers to an aspect in which the effect design 38 is shown to be stopped by the player as the effect design 38 swings small or the effect design 38 deforms small.

  “Normal reach” means a reach with low expectation of jackpot where two effect symbols 38 temporarily stop and the remaining one effect symbol 38 fluctuates.

  “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 38 that is not temporarily stopped changes specially 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.

  In addition, the “full rotation reach” means a mode in which the combination of a plurality of effect symbols 38 for notifying the jackpot is all in a low speed state, and in the present embodiment, only when winning in the jackpot lottery. Means reach to be performed.

  The “chance production” means a special reach production that is performed after the normal reach and suggests that it is a big win or a small win opportunity.

(Special symbol pre-judgment table)
FIG. 11 is a diagram showing a jackpot lottery preliminary determination table in which the set value is “1” and referred to in the low-probability gaming state.

  As shown in FIG. 11, the pre-determination table includes a special symbol display device (type of start port), a special symbol determination random number value, a jackpot symbol random number value, a reach determination random number value, and a special symbol variation random number. A numerical value, a scheduled variation pattern, and a start opening winning designation command are associated with each other.

Here, it is possible to determine in advance whether it is a “big hit”, “small hit”, or “losing” by using a special symbol determination random number value acquired when the game ball enters the start opening, and specially by using a big hit symbol random value The type of game and the presence / absence of transition to a high-probability gaming state can also be determined in advance.
Furthermore, since the randomness value for reach determination and the random number value for special figure change can be used to determine the expected fluctuation pattern (the contents of the effect such as the presence of reach and the type of reach) in advance, the start opening prize designation command is a big hit Types and scheduled fluctuation patterns can be included.

  The main CPU 110a refers to the pre-determination table shown in FIG. 11, and displays a special symbol display device (type of start port), a jackpot determination random number value, a special symbol determination random number value, a reach determination random number value, and a special symbol variation random number A planned variation pattern is determined based on the numerical value. Then, a start opening winning designation command corresponding to the determined scheduled variation pattern is generated.

  The start opening prize designation command is composed of 1-byte MODE data for identifying the command classification and 1-byte DATA data indicating the content (function) of the command. In the present embodiment, when the MODE data is “E8H”, a start opening winning designation command corresponding to the winning of the game ball at the first starting opening 14 is indicated, and when the MODE data is “E9H”, the second start is performed. A starting opening winning designation command corresponding to the winning of a game ball in the opening 15 is shown.

The prior determination table shown in FIG. 11 is similar to the special symbol variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. However, the advance determination table shown in FIG. 11 is used when the game ball enters the start opening, whereas the special symbol variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 10 is used when the special symbol variation starts. ing. In addition, it is different whether or not the “holding number” is referred to.
For this reason, in the prior determination table shown in FIG. 11, it is possible to determine the type of jackpot or reach, but it is impossible to determine only “normal fluctuation” and “shortening fluctuation” (see “ (See “Planned variation pattern 1”).

  In addition to the jackpot lottery preliminary determination table shown in FIG. 11, the jackpot lottery preliminary determination table that is set to “1” and referred to in the high-probability gaming state, and the setting value is “2”. Pre-decision table for jackpot lottery referenced in the low-probability gaming state, set value is “2” and pre-decision table for jackpot lottery referenced in the high-probability gaming state, and the set value is “3” and low probability The pre-determination table for jackpot lottery referred to in the gaming state and the pre-determination table for jackpot lottery with a set value “3” and referred to in the high-probability gaming state are also stored in the main ROM 110b. Is different from the jackpot lottery pre-determination table shown in FIG. 2 in the special symbol determination random number values for determining “big hit”, “small hit”, and “losing”.

  FIG. 12 is a view showing a table related to the normal design and the start movable piece 15 b of the second start port 15. Specifically, FIG. 12A is a diagram showing a hit determination table used for the winning lottery, and FIG. 12B is a stop for determining a stop symbol of the normal symbol corresponding to the lottery result of the winning lottery. It is a figure which shows a symbol determination table. FIG. 12C is a variation time determination table for determining the variation time of the normal symbol. FIG. 12D is a diagram for determining the opening manner of the starting movable piece 15b when winning the winning lottery. It is a figure which shows a starting port open | release mode determination table.

(Winning lottery hit determination table)
As shown in FIG. 12A, the hit determination table correlates the presence / absence of the short-time gaming state, the normal symbol determination random number value, and the lottery result of the win lottery.

  The main CPU 110a refers to the winning determination table shown in FIG. 12A, and determines whether it is “winning” or “lost” based on the current short-time gaming state and the acquired random number for normal symbol determination. .

  For example, according to the hit determination table shown in FIG. 12A, when in the non-short game state, it is determined that one specific normal symbol determining random value of “0” is a win. On the other hand, in the short-time gaming state, it is determined that 15 specific random symbols for determining normal symbols from “0” to “14” are hit. If the random number is other than the above, it is determined as “lost”. Accordingly, since the random number range of the normal symbol determination random value is from 0 to 15, the probability of being determined to be hit in the non-short game state is 1/16, and the probability of being determined to be win in the time-short game state is 15/16.

(Normal symbol stop symbol determination table)
As shown in FIG. 12 (b), in the stop symbol determination table, the presence / absence of a short-time gaming state, the lottery result of the winning lottery, the random number for stopping the normal diagram, and the normal symbol (stop normal symbol data) are associated with each other. It has been.

  The main CPU 110a refers to the stop symbol determination table shown in FIG. 12 (b), and stops display based on the current short-time gaming state, the lottery result of the winning lottery, and the acquired random number for stopping the normal diagram. Decide the normal symbol (stop normal map data).

  Then, the main CPU 110a determines a general symbol designation command as information on the normal symbol on the basis of the determined normal symbol type (stop normal symbol data) at the start of normal symbol variation, and determines the determined common symbol designation command. Is transmitted to the effect control board 120.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 12 (d), since the opening mode of the starting movable piece 15b is determined by the normal symbol (stop normal pattern data), the type of the normal symbol indicates the opening mode of the starting movable piece 15b. It can be said that it is determined.

(Normal symbol variation time determination table)
As shown in FIG. 12C, the variation time determination table correlates the presence / absence of a short-time gaming state, the lottery result of the winning lottery, the random number value for the regular time, and the variation time of the normal symbol. .

  The main CPU 110a refers to the variable time determination table shown in FIG. 12C, and based on the current short time gaming state, the lottery result of the winning lottery, and the acquired random number for normal time, Determine the variation time.

  Then, the main CPU 110a determines a normal pattern variation designation command as information on the variation time of the normal symbol based on the determined variation time of the normal symbol at the start of the variation of the normal symbol, Is transmitted to the effect control board 120.

  As a feature of the variation time determination table shown in FIG. 12 (c), the variation time (3 seconds or 5 seconds) of the short-time gaming state is made shorter than the variation time (30 seconds or 40 seconds) of the non-short-time gaming state. It is configured.

(Starting opening open mode determination table for starting movable piece)
As shown in FIG. 12 (d), the start opening release mode determination table includes stop normal data (ordinary symbol), the maximum number of times the start movable piece 15b is released (S), the opening time of the start movable piece 15b, The closing time of the starting movable piece 15b is associated.

  The main CPU 110a refers to the start port opening manner determination table shown in FIG. 12D, and determines the maximum opening number (S), opening time, closing time, and interval time of the starting movable piece 15b based on the stop normal data. decide.

  In the present embodiment, in the start port opening mode determination table shown in FIG. 12D, the start port opening mode based on stop common map data = 02 is more advantageous than the start port opening mode based on stop normal map data = 01. The opening mode is an opening mode, and the starting port opening mode based on the stop map data = 03 is an advantageous opening mode than the starting port opening mode based on the stop map data = 02.

  Then, as shown in the random number value for stoppage in the stop symbol determination table in FIG. 12 (b), stop stoppage data = 03 which is the most advantageous release mode when selected in the short-time gaming state is selected. Will be. As a result, in the short-time gaming state, the starting movable piece 15b operates more advantageously for the player than in the non-short-time gaming state.

(Various storage areas)
FIG. 13 is a diagram showing various storage areas set in the main RAM 110c. Specifically, FIG. 13A shows special symbol determination information (a special symbol determination random number, a jackpot symbol acquired when a game ball enters the first starting port 14 or the second starting port 15. FIG. 13B is a diagram showing a special figure determination information storage area in which random number values, random numbers for small symbols, random numbers for reach determination, random numbers for special figure fluctuation) are stored. FIG. FIG. 13C is a diagram showing the configuration of each storage unit of the storage area, and FIG. 13C is a diagram for determining general symbol determination information (random symbol value for normal symbol determination, general symbol acquired when a game ball passes through the normal symbol gate 13. FIG. 13 (d) is a diagram showing the configuration of each storage unit in the general-purpose determination information storage area.

  As shown in FIG. 13 (a), the special figure determination information storage area stores the first special figure determination information on-hold storage in which special figure determination information acquired based on the winning of the game ball to the first start port 14 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 divided from the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit, respectively. Yes.

  The number of undetermined special figure determination information stored in the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit of the first special figure determination information holding storage area is the first special symbol hold number (U1), and these undetermined numbers are determined. The number of hold icons corresponding to the special figure determination information is displayed in the hold icon display area 31a, and the number of undetermined special figure determination information stored in the second special figure determination information hold storage area is the second special symbol hold number. (U2), the number of hold icons corresponding to the undetermined special figure determination information is displayed in the hold icon display area 31b, and the variable display (variation effect) stored in the special figure determination information execution storage area is being executed. The icon corresponding to the special figure determination information is displayed in the icon display area 31c.

  As shown in FIG. 13B, each storage unit stores a special symbol determination random number value storage area for storing a special symbol determination random number value, and a jackpot symbol randomness for storing a jackpot symbol random value. It is 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 change random value storage area for storing special figure change random value values.

  When the game ball enters the first start port 14 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.

  As shown in FIG. 13 (c), the general-purpose determination information storage area is a general-purpose determination information holding storage area in which general-purpose determination information acquired based on the passage of the game ball to the normal symbol gate 13 is stored. It is composed of a general-purpose determination information execution storage area for storing general-purpose determination information during execution of variable display, and the general-purpose determination information holding storage area is divided from the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit. . In addition, the number of the undecided common figure determination information memorize | stored in the 1st memory | storage part-the 4th memory | storage part of a common figure determination information holding | maintenance storage area turns into a normal symbol hold number (G).

  As shown in FIG. 13 (d), each storage unit stores a normal symbol determination random value storage area for storing a normal symbol determination random value, and a normal symbol stop for storing a general symbol stop random value. The random number value storage area is divided into a normal time random number value storage area for storing normal time random number values. Then, when the game ball passes through the normal symbol gate 13 and the universal symbol determination information is acquired, the universal symbol determination information is not stored in the first to fourth storage units of the universal symbol determination information holding storage area. The general-purpose determination information acquired in the storage unit with the smallest number is stored.

  In the common symbol determination information execution storage area, when the start condition of the normal symbol variation display is satisfied, the common symbol determination information stored in the first storage unit of the general symbol determination information holding storage region is shifted to change the normal symbol variation. Referenced to perform the display.

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

(Main processing of main control board)
The main process of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 14 is a diagram illustrating main processing in the main control board 110.

  When power is supplied from the power supply board 140, a system reset occurs in the main CPU 110a, and the main CPU 110a performs the following main processing.

  First, in step S10, the main CPU 110a performs an initialization process. In this process, the main CPU 110a reads a startup program from the main ROM 110b and performs a process of initializing a flag and the like stored in the main RAM 110c, and sets a plurality of setting values (“1” according to an input signal from the setting switch 70a. ”To“ 3 ”) is set in the main RAM 110c.

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

  In step S30, the main CPU 110a updates the initial random number value for special symbol determination, the initial random number value for jackpot symbol, the initial random number value for small bonus symbol, the initial random number value for normal symbol determination, and the initial random number value for normal symbol stop. . Thereafter, the processes of step S20 and step S30 are repeated until a predetermined interrupt process is performed.

(Timer interrupt processing of main control board)
The timer interrupt process of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 15 is a diagram illustrating timer interrupt processing in the main control board 110.

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

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

  In step S110, the main CPU 110a updates the special symbol time counter update process, the special game timer counter update process such as the opening time of the special electric accessory, the normal symbol time counter update process, the opening / closing time of the starting movable piece 15b. Time control processing for updating various timer counters such as update processing is performed. Specifically, a process of subtracting 1 from the special symbol time counter, the special game timer counter, the normal symbol time counter, the start / open timer counter, and the start / close timer counter is performed.

  In step S120, the main CPU 110a determines the random number for the special symbol determination, the random number for the jackpot symbol, the random number for the small bonus symbol, the random number for the normal symbol determination, the random number for the normal symbol stop, the random number for the normal symbol time, Perform update processing.

  Specifically, each random number value and random number counter are updated 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, as in step S30, the main CPU 110a, the initial random number for special symbol determination, the initial random number for jackpot symbol, the initial random value for small bonus symbol, the initial random value for normal symbol determination, the initial random number for normal symbol stop An initial random value update process for updating a random value is performed.

  In step S200, the main CPU 110a performs input control processing. In this process, the main CPU 110a includes a general winning opening detection switch 12a, a first large winning opening detection switch 16a, a second large winning opening detection switch 17a, a first starting opening detection switch 14a, a second starting opening detection switch 15a, a gate. It is determined whether or not there is an input to the various switches of the detection switch 13a. If there is an input, input control processing for setting predetermined data is performed. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S300, the main CPU 110a performs a special symbol special electric control process for performing a jackpot lottery, a special symbol display control, an opening / closing control of the first grand prize winning port 16 or the second big prize winning port 17, and a game state control. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S400, the main CPU 110a performs a normal power control process for performing a lottery drawing, normal symbol display control, and opening / closing control of the startable movable piece 15b. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S500, the main CPU 110a performs a payout control process. In this payout control process, the main CPU 110a refers to the respective prize ball counters, generates payout number designation commands corresponding to various winning ports, and transmits the generated payout number designation commands to the payout control board 130.

  In step S600, the main CPU 110a, external information data, start opening / closing solenoid data, first big prize opening opening / closing solenoid data, second big prize opening opening / closing solenoid data, special symbol display device data, normal symbol display device data, number of stored Performs data creation for the specified 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, the first big prize opening / closing solenoid data, and the second big prize opening / closing solenoid data created in S600.

  In step S700, the main CPU 110a uses the special symbol display device data created in S600 to turn on the LEDs of the first special symbol display device 20, the second special symbol display device 21, and the normal symbol display device 22. And normal symbol display device data are output.

  Further, in step S700, 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 120. The types of commands transmitted to the effect control board 120 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 using FIG. FIG. 16 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 12a. If there is no input of a detection signal from the general winning opening detection switch 12a, the process proceeds to the next step.

  When a detection signal is input from the general winning opening detection switch 12a, predetermined data is added to and updated in the winning ball counter for the general winning opening, 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 first large winning opening detection switch 16a or the second large winning opening detection switch 17a. If no detection signal is input from the first big prize opening detection switch 16a or the second big prize opening detection switch 17a, the process proceeds to the next step.

  When a detection signal is input from the first big prize opening detection switch 16a or the second big prize opening detection switch 17a, predetermined data is added to the prize winning ball counter for the big prize opening and updated. After updating by adding 1 to the large winning opening number of balls (C) storage area for counting the game balls won in the large winning opening 16 or the second large winning opening 17, the process proceeds to the next step.

  In step S230, the main CPU 110a performs a first start port detection switch input process. In this first start port detection switch input process, it is determined whether or not a detection signal from the first start port detection switch 14a has been input, that is, whether or not the game ball has won the first start port 14, 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. That is, the first special symbol hold number (U1) storage area in the first start port detection switch input process is replaced with the first special symbol hold number (U2) storage area in the second start port detection switch input process. The first special symbol determination random value storage area in the mouth detection switch input process is configured in place of the second special symbol determination random value storage area in the second start port detection switch input process.

  In step S250, the main CPU 110a performs gate detection switch input processing.

  In this gate detection switch input process, it is first determined whether or not a detection signal is input from the gate detection switch 13a. If no detection signal is input from the gate detection switch 13a, the gate detection switch input process is terminated, and the current input control process is terminated.

  When a detection signal is input from the gate detection switch 13a, 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) is stored. If the area is less than 4, 1 is added to the normal symbol reservation number (G) storage area. If the normal symbol holding number (G) storage area is not less than 4, the 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 starting port detection switch input process of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 17 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 from the first start port detection switch 14a has been input. When the detection signal from the first start port detection switch 14a is input, the process proceeds to step S230-2. When the detection signal from the first start port detection switch 14a is not input, the current first time is detected. 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 special symbol hold count (U1) storage area is less than 4. If the data set in the first special symbol hold count (U1) storage area is less than 4, the process proceeds to step S230-4, and is set in the first special symbol hold count (U1) storage area. If the data is not less than 4, the current first start port detection switch input process is terminated.

  In step S230-4, the main CPU 110a adds "1" to the first special symbol reservation number (U1) storage area and stores it.

  In step S230-5, the main CPU 110a acquires a random number value for special symbol determination, and searches for a free storage unit in order from the first storage unit in the first special symbol determination random value storage region, The acquired random number for determining special symbols is stored in a free storage unit.

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

  In step S230-7, the main CPU 110a acquires the random number value for the small hit symbol, and searches for a free storage unit in order from the first storage unit in the first special symbol determination random value storage region, The acquired small random number value for symbols is stored in a free storage unit.

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

  As described above, the special symbol determination random number value, the jackpot symbol random number value, the reach determination random number value, and the special symbol variation random value are stored in the predetermined storage unit of the first special symbol determination random value storage area. It will be.

  In step S230-9, the main CPU 110a performs a preliminary determination process. In this pre-determination process, with reference to a jackpot lottery pre-determination table (for example, see FIG. 11) according to the set value and the gaming state, the type of special symbol display device, the special symbol determination random number acquired this time, the jackpot symbol Based on the random number value for reach, the random number value for reach determination, and the random number value for special figure variation, a planned variation pattern that is a variation pattern to be executed is determined.

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

  Thereby, the scheduled variation pattern can be transmitted to the effect control board 120 as the start opening prize designation command, and the sub CPU 120a of the effect control board 120 that has received the start opening prize designation command analyzes the start opening prize designation command, The pre-reading effect can be executed before the change display of the special symbol triggered by the winning of the game ball at the first start opening this time is started.

  In step S230-11, the main CPU 110a refers to the value stored in the first special symbol hold count (U1) and corresponds to the first special symbol hold count (U1) updated in step S230-4. The first special symbol memory designation command is set in the effect transmission data storage area, and the current first start port detection switch input process is terminated.

  In the second start port detection switch input process, a pre-determination process is performed in the same manner as in steps S230-9 to S230-11, and a big determination lottery pre-determination table corresponding to the set value and the gaming state (for example, FIG. 11). The reference variation pattern is determined with reference to the reference variation pattern, and a start opening winning designation command corresponding to the planned variation pattern and a special symbol storage designation command corresponding to the second special symbol holding number (U2) are transmitted to the effect control board 120. The

(Special figure special electric control processing of main control board)
With reference to FIG. 18, the special figure special power control process of the main control board 110 will be described. FIG. 18 is a diagram illustrating a special figure special electric control process in the main control board 110.

  First, in step S301, the value of the special figure special electricity processing data is loaded, the branch address is referred to 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 process (step The process proceeds to S310). If the special symbol special power processing data = 1, the process proceeds to the special symbol variation processing (step S320). If the special symbol special power processing data = 2, the special symbol stop processing (step S330) is performed. If the special figure special electric processing data = 3, the process moves to the jackpot game processing (step S340), and if the special figure special electric processing data = 4, the process moves to the big hit game end process (step S350). If special electric processing data = 5, the processing is shifted to the small hit game processing (step S360).

  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 for determining whether or not a big hit, a special symbol determination process for determining a special symbol to be stopped, and a special symbol variation pattern (variation time). A variation pattern determination process to be determined is performed. The special symbol memory determination process will be described later in detail using FIG.

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

  In the special symbol stop process in step S330, the main CPU 110a performs a process corresponding to the special symbol (big hit symbol, small hit symbol, lost symbol) that is stopped and displayed, and the number of time reduction (J), short time game flag, high A probability game count (X) and a high probability game flag are set. The special symbol stop process will be described later in detail with reference to FIG.

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

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

  In the small hit game process of step S360, the main CPU 110a performs a process of controlling the small hit game. This small hit game processing 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. 19 is a diagram showing a special symbol memory determination process in the main control board 110.

  In step S <b> 310-1, the main CPU 110 a determines whether or not the 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, when the special symbol is not changing, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the second special symbol hold count (U2) storage area is 1 or more.

  If the main CPU 110a determines that the second special symbol hold count (U2) storage area is 1 or more, the main CPU 110a moves the process to step S310-3, and the second special symbol hold count (U2) storage area is not 1 or more. In that case, the process proceeds to step S310-4.

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

  In step S310-4, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the first special symbol reservation number (U1) storage area is 1 or more.

  When the main CPU 110a determines that the first special symbol reservation number (U1) storage area is 1 or more, the main CPU 110a moves the process to step S310-5, and the first special symbol reservation number (U1) storage area is not 1 or more. In this case, the current special symbol memory determination process is terminated.

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

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

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

  In step S310-7, the main CPU 110a, based on the first special symbol reservation number (U1) storage area or the second special symbol reservation number (U2) storage area subtracted in step S310-2 or step S310-4. Then, the special 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 stores the data (special symbol determination random number value, jackpot symbol random number value, small hit value) written in the determination symbol storage area (0th storage unit) of the special symbol hold storage area in step S310-6. The jackpot determination process is executed based on the design random number. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S312, the main CPU 110a performs a variation pattern determination process. The variation pattern determination process refers to the variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 10, the special symbol display device (type of the start opening), the jackpot lottery result, the special symbol, the number of special symbol hold (U), the acquired reach determination The variation pattern is determined based on the random number value for use and the random number value for special figure variation.

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

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

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

  In step S316, the main CPU 110a sets variation display data for causing the first special symbol display device 20 or the second special symbol display device 21 to perform special symbol variation display (LED blinking) in a predetermined processing area. . As a result, when the variable display data is set in the predetermined processing area, the LED lighting / extinguishing data is appropriately created in step S600, and the created data is output in step S700. Variation display of the special symbol display device 20 or the second special symbol display device 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. 21, and ends the special symbol memory determination processing of this time.

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

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

  Specifically, when the special symbol holding storage area shifted in step S310-6 is the first special symbol determination random value storage area, the jackpot determination table of the jackpot lottery shown in FIG. If the special symbol holding storage area shifted in step S310-6 is the second special symbol storage area, the special symbol is referred with reference to the jackpot determination table of the jackpot lottery shown in FIG. It is determined whether or not the determination random value is “big hit”. 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 symbol random number value written in the determination symbol storage area (0th storage unit) of the special symbol reservation storage area in step S310-6, and determines the special symbol type ( The stop special symbol data) is determined, and the jackpot symbol determination process for setting the determined stop special symbol data in the stop special symbol data storage area is performed.

  Specifically, referring to the jackpot symbol determination table shown in FIG. 6B, the type of special symbol to be stopped is determined based on the jackpot symbol random number value written in the determination storage area (the 0th storage unit). The stop special figure data to be shown is determined, and the determined stop special figure data is set in the stop special figure data storage area.

  The determined special symbol is used to determine “big hit” or “small hit” in the special symbol stop process of FIG. 22 as will be described later, as well as the big hit game process of FIG. 23 and the small hit of FIG. It is also used to determine the operation mode of the big prize opening in the game process, and is also used to determine the gaming state after the big hit in the big hit game end process of FIG.

  In step S311-3, the main CPU 110a determines an effect symbol designating command based on the jackpot stop special symbol data determined in step S311-2, and the determined effect symbol designating 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, if both the short-time game flag and the high-probability game flag are not set, 00H is set. If the short-time game flag is not set but the high-probability game flag is set, 01H is set. If the short-time game flag is set but the high-probability game flag is not set, 02H is set. If both the short-time game flag and the high-probability game flag are set, 03H is set.

  In this way, apart from the game state storage area (time-short game flag storage area, high-probability game flag storage area), 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 the gaming state after the jackpot (such as the short-time gaming state and the number of short-time games).

  In step S <b> 311-5, the main CPU 110 a determines whether or not it is determined to be a small hit. If it is determined to be a small hit, the process proceeds to step S311-6. If it is not determined to be a small hit, the process proceeds to step S311-8.

  Specifically, when the special symbol holding storage area shifted in step S310-6 is the first special symbol determination random value storage area, the jackpot determination table of the jackpot lottery shown in FIG. If the special symbol holding storage area shifted in step S310-6 is the second special symbol storage area, the special symbol is referred with reference to the jackpot determination table of the jackpot lottery shown in FIG. It is determined whether or not the determination random number value is “small hit”.

  In step S 311-6, the main CPU 110 a determines the random number value for the small hit symbol written in the determination storage area (the 0th storage unit) of the special symbol holding storage area in step S 310-6, and the type of special symbol And the small hit symbol determination process for setting the determined stop special figure data in the stop special figure data storage area is performed.

  Specifically, referring to the symbol determination table of FIG. 6C, stop special symbol data indicating the type of special symbol is determined based on the random number value for the small hit symbol, and the determined stop special symbol data is Set in the stop special map data storage area.

  In step S311-7, the main CPU 110a determines an effect symbol designating command based on the stop special symbol data determined in step S311-6, and transmits the determined effect symbol designating command to the effect transmission data storage area. And the current jackpot determination process is terminated.

  In step S311-8, the main CPU 110a refers to the symbol determination table of FIG. 6A to determine a special symbol for loss, and sets the determined stop special data for loss in the stop special symbol data storage area. To do.

  In step S311-9, the main CPU 110a determines an effect symbol designating command based on the stop special map data determined in step S311-8, 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. 21 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 elapsed (whether 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.

  In step S320-2, if the main CPU 110a determines that the set time has elapsed, the main CPU 110a clears the variable display data set in step S316, and performs steps S311-2, S311-6, and S311. Stop special symbol data for causing the first special symbol display device 20 or the second special symbol display device 21 to stop display the special symbol set in -8 is set in a predetermined processing area. Thereby, the special symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 20 or the second special symbol display device 21, and the player is notified of the jackpot determination result.

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

  In step S320-4, when the main CPU 110a starts the special symbol stop display as described above, the main CPU 110a sets the symbol stop time (0.5 seconds = 125 counter) in the special symbol time counter. The special symbol time counter is 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. 22, and ends the special symbol variation processing of this time.

(Special design stop processing for main control board)
The special symbol stop process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 22 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 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 determines whether or not the time-saving game flag is set in the time-saving game flag storage area, and if the flag is set in the time-saving game flag storage area, ) 1 is subtracted from the time count (J) stored in the storage area and updated to determine whether the new time count (J) is “0” or not. As a result, when the number of time reduction (J) is “0”, the time reduction game flag set in the time reduction game flag storage area is cleared, and when the number of time reduction (J) is not “0”, the time reduction The process moves to step S330-3 while the short-time game flag stored in the game flag storage area is set. On the other hand, when the time-saving game flag is not set in the time-saving game flag storage area, the processing is moved to step S330-3 as it is.

  In step S330-3, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not a high probability game flag is set in the high probability game flag storage area, and when the high probability game flag is set in the high probability game flag storage area. Is updated by subtracting 1 from the high probability game count (X) stored in the high probability game count (X) storage area, and whether or not the new high probability game count (X) is “0”. judge. As a result, when the high probability game count (X) is “0”, the high probability game flag stored in the high probability game flag storage area is cleared and the high probability game count (X) is “0”. If not, the process proceeds to step S330-4 while the high probability game flag stored in the high probability game flag storage area is set. On the other hand, if the high-probability game flag is not set in the high-probability game flag storage area, the process proceeds to step S330-4.

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

  In step S330-5, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not it is a big hit. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the stop special figure data stored in the stop special figure data storage area is a jackpot symbol (stop special figure data = 01 to 07?). If it is determined that the jackpot symbol is determined, the process proceeds to step S330-10. 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 determines whether or not it is a small hit. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the stop special figure data stored in the stop special figure data storage area is a small hit symbol (stop special figure data = 20, 21, 30, 31). If it is determined that the symbol is a small hit symbol, the process proceeds to step S330-7. If it is not determined to be a small symbol, the process proceeds to step S330-9.

  In step S330-7, the main CPU 110a sets 5 in the special figure special electric processing data, and prepares for shifting to the small hit game processing shown in FIG.

  In step S330-8, the main CPU 110a performs a small hitting start preparation setting process.

  In this small hitting start preparation setting process, referring to the special electric accessory actuating mode determination table shown in FIG. 8, the small hitting opening mode is determined based on the stop special chart data as shown in FIG. 9B. The small winning opening opening determination mode for small hits shown (“small hit table”) is determined.

  In step S330-9, the main CPU 110a sets 0 in the special symbol special processing data, prepares to move to the special symbol storage determination processing shown in FIG. 19, and ends the special symbol stop processing of this time.

  In step S330-10, the main CPU 110a sets 3 in the special figure special electricity processing data, and prepares for shifting to the jackpot game processing shown in FIG.

  In step S330-11, the main CPU 110a resets the gaming state and the number of time reductions. Specifically, the data stored in the high probability game flag storage area, the high probability game count (X) storage area, the short time game flag storage area, and the short time count (J) storage area is cleared.

  In step S330-12, the main CPU 110a performs jackpot start preparation setting processing.

  In this jackpot start preparation setting process, referring to the special electric accessory actuating mode determination table shown in FIG. 8, based on the stop special chart data, the jackpot big winning opening opening mode determination table shown in FIG. From the group, one of the “first jackpot table”, “second jackpot table”, “third jackpot table”, and “fourth jackpot table” is determined.

  In step S330-13, the main CPU 110a determines the type of special game (first jackpot game to fourth jackpot game) based on the big prize opening opening determination table determined in step S330-8 or step S330-12. , A small hit game) is determined, and an opening designation command corresponding to the type of special game is set in the transmission data storage area for effects.

  In step S330-14, the main CPU 110a sets the start interval time in the special game timer counter based on the big winning opening opening determination table determined in step S330-8 or step S330-12. The special game timer counter is subtracted every 4 ms in step S110. When this process ends, the current special symbol stop process ends.

(Big hit game processing of main control board)
The jackpot game process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 23 is a diagram showing a jackpot game process in the main control board 110. As shown in FIG.

  First, in step S340-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not it is currently opening. Specifically, if “0” is stored in the round game count (R) storage area, it is currently being opened, so it is determined whether the round game count (R) storage area is currently open. To do. If it is determined that the current opening is being performed, the process proceeds to step S340-2. If it is determined that the current opening is not currently performed, the process proceeds to S340-6.

  In step S340-2, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the start interval time determined in step S330-14 has elapsed. That is, it is determined whether or not the special game timer counter = 0, and if the special game timer counter = 0, it is determined that the start interval time has elapsed. As a result, if the start interval time has not elapsed, the current jackpot game process is terminated, and if the start interval time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S340-3.

  In step S340-3, the main CPU 110a performs a jackpot start setting process.

  In the jackpot start setting process, “1” is added to the current round game number (R) stored in the round game number (R) storage area and stored. Here, since no round game has been performed yet, “1” is stored in the round game count (R) storage area.

  In step S340-4, the main CPU 110a performs a special prize opening process. Specifically, “1” is added to the number of times of opening (K) stored in the number of times of opening (K) storage area to update, and the first big prize opening / closing door 16b or the second big prize opening / closing door 17b. Is set to energization data for energizing the first big prize opening / closing solenoid 16c or the second big prize opening / closing solenoid 17c, and the big prize opening opening determination table (FIG. 5) determined in step S330-12. 9 (a)), the opening time of the first grand prize opening 16 or the second big prize opening 17 is determined based on the current round game number (R) and the number of times open (K). Perform processing to set to.

  In step S340-5, the main CPU 110a performs a round designation command transmission determination process, and ends the current jackpot game process. Specifically, it is determined whether or not K = 1, and if K = 1, in order to transmit information on the number of rounds to the effect control board 120, according to the number of round games (R). A round designation command is set in the transmission data storage area for effects. On the other hand, if K = 1 is not set, the big hit game process is terminated without setting the round designation command in the effect transmission data storage area. That is, since the case where K = 1 means the start of a round, the round designation command is transmitted only at the start of the round.

  In step S340-6, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not it is currently ending. Ending here refers to processing after all preset round games have been completed. Therefore, if it is determined that the current ending is in progress, the process proceeds to step S340-18. If it is determined that the current ending is not currently performed, the process proceeds to step S340-7.

  In step S340-7, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the special winning opening is being closed. Specifically, it is determined whether or not energization data for energizing the first big prize opening / closing solenoid 16c or the second big prize opening / closing solenoid 17c is set. As a result, if it is determined that the special winning opening is closed, the process proceeds to step S340-8, and if it is determined that the special winning opening is not closed, the process proceeds to step S340-9.

  In step S340-8, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the closing time set in step S340-10 described later has elapsed. The closing time is set in the special game timer counter in the same manner as the start interval time in step S340-10 to be described later, and is determined by whether or not the special game timer counter = 0. As a result, if the closing time has not elapsed, the jackpot game process is terminated in order to maintain the closing of the big winning opening, and if the closing time has elapsed, the winning opening is opened in step S340- The process is moved to 4.

  In step S340-9, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not an “opening end condition” for ending the opening of the special winning opening is satisfied.

This “opening end condition” means that the value of the winning prize entrance counter (C) has reached the specified number (9) or that the opening time per time in the number of opening (K) has passed (special Game timer counter = 0).
If it is determined that the “opening end condition” is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S340-10. If it is determined that the “opening end condition” is not satisfied, the current jackpot game process is ended.

  In step S340-10, the main CPU 110a performs a special winning opening closing process.

  The big prize opening closing process energizes the first big prize opening / closing solenoid 16c or the second big prize opening / closing solenoid 17c to close the first big prize opening / closing door 16b or the second big prize opening / closing door 17b. Stop energization data. Next, referring to the big winning opening opening determination table (FIG. 9A) determined in step S330-12, based on the current number of round games (R) and the number of times open (K), The closing time (closing interval time or one closing time) of the first grand prize opening 16 or the second big prize opening 17 is set in the special game timer counter. As a result, the big prize opening is closed.

  In step S340-11, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not one round has been completed. Specifically, one round is based on the condition that the value of the winning entry entrance counter (C) has reached a specified number (9) or that the number of times of opening (K) is the maximum number of times of opening. Since the process ends, it is determined whether or not such a condition is satisfied.

  If it is determined that one round is completed, the process proceeds to step S340-12. If it is determined that one round is not completed, the current jackpot game process is terminated.

  In step S340-12, the main CPU 110a performs a round data initialization process in which 0 is set in the number-of-openings (K) storage area, and 0 is set in the number-of-stakes (C) storage area. That is, the number-of-openings (K) storage area and the number of balls received in the big prize opening (C) storage area are cleared. However, the round game number (R) stored in the round game number (R) storage area is not cleared.

  In step S340-13, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the round game number (R) stored in the round game number (R) storage area is the maximum. If the round game number (R) is the maximum, the process proceeds to step S340-15, and if the round game number (R) is not the maximum, the process proceeds to step S340-14.

  In step S340-14, the main CPU 110a adds "1" to the current round game number (R) stored in the round game number (R) storage area and stores it, and performs the current jackpot game process. finish.

  In step S340-15, the main CPU 110a resets the round game number (R) stored in the round game number (R) storage area.

  In step S340-16, the main CPU 110a determines the type of special game (long win game, short win game) based on the special winning opening opening mode determination table (see FIG. 9A) determined in step S330-12. , A game per development) is determined, and an ending designation command corresponding to the type of the special game is set in the effect transmission data storage area for transmission to the effect control board 120.

  In step S340-17, the main CPU 110a sets the end interval time corresponding to the jackpot type based on the big winning opening opening determination table (see FIG. 9A) determined in step S330-12 as a special game. Set to timer counter.

  In step S340-18, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the set end interval time has elapsed. If it is determined that the end interval time has elapsed, in step S340-19, the main CPU 110a 4 is set in the special electric processing data, and preparation for shifting to the jackpot game end processing shown in FIG. 24 is made. On the other hand, if it is determined that the end interval time has not elapsed, the current jackpot game process is terminated.

(Main control board jackpot game end processing)
The jackpot game end process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 24 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 stop special figure data set in the stop special figure data storage area and the game information in the game state buffer.

  In step S350-2, the main CPU 110a refers to the jackpot end setting data table shown in FIG. 7, and based on the stop special data loaded in S350-1 and the game information in the game state buffer, Processing for determining whether or not to set a high probability flag in the high probability game flag storage area is performed. For example, if the stop special figure 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 jackpot end setting data table shown in FIG. 7, and based on the stop special data loaded in S350-1 and the game information in the game state buffer, the high probability game A predetermined number of times is set in the high-probability game number (X) storage area indicating the remaining number of state fluctuations. For example, if the stop special chart data is “01”, 84 is set in the high probability game count (X) storage area indicating the remaining fluctuation count of the high probability game state.

  In step S350-4, the main CPU 110a refers to the jackpot end setting data table shown in FIG. Whether or not to set the short-time game flag in the storage area is processed. For example, when the stop special chart 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 jackpot end setting data table shown in FIG. 7, and based on the stop special data loaded in S350-1 and the gaming information in the gaming state buffer, the short-time gaming state. A predetermined number of times is set in the storage time (J) storage area indicating the remaining number of fluctuations. For example, when the stop special chart data is “04” and the game information in the game state buffer is 00H, 0 is set in the short time (J) storage area indicating the remaining fluctuation number of the short time game state and the game state When the game information in the buffer is 01H, 02H or 03H, 80 is set in the remaining short time (J) storage area of the short time gaming 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 to the special symbol special electric processing data, prepares for shifting to the special symbol memory determination processing shown in FIG. 19, and ends the current jackpot game end processing.

(Main control board small hit game processing)
The small hit game processing will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 25 is a diagram showing a small hit game process in the main control board 110.

  First, in step S360-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not it is currently opening. If it is determined that it is currently opening, the process proceeds to step S360-2, and if it is determined that it is not currently opening, the process proceeds to step S360-4.

  In step S360-2, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the start interval time determined in step S330-14 has elapsed. That is, it is determined whether or not the special game timer counter = 0, and if the special game timer counter = 0, it is determined that the start interval time has elapsed. As a result, if the start interval time has not elapsed, the current small hit game process is terminated, and if the start interval time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S360-3.

  In step S360-3, the main CPU 110a performs a big prize opening process. Specifically, in this process, the main CPU 110a first adds and stores “1” to the number of times of opening (K) stored in the number of times of opening (K) storage area. In addition, in order to open the first big prize opening 16, energization data for energizing the first big prize opening opening / closing solenoid 16c is set, and the release mode determination table (FIG. 9B) determined in step S330-8. )), The opening time of the first big prize opening 16 is set in the special game timer counter based on the number of times of opening (K).

  In step S360-4, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not it is currently ending. Ending here refers to processing after the game of the preset number of times of opening (K) has been completed. Therefore, if it is determined that the current ending is in progress, the process proceeds to step S360-13. If it is determined that the current ending is not currently performed, the process proceeds to step S360-5.

  In step S360-5, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the first big prize winning opening 16 is being closed. Specifically, it is determined whether or not energization data for energizing the first big prize opening opening / closing solenoid 16c is set. If it is determined that the first big prize opening 16 is closed, the process proceeds to step S360-6. If it is determined that the first big prize opening 16 is not closed, the process goes to step S360-7. Move.

  In step S360-6, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the closing time set in step S360-8 described later has elapsed. The closing time is set in the special game timer counter in the same manner as the start interval time in step S360-8, which will be described later, and is determined by whether or not the special game timer counter = 0. As a result, when the closing time has not elapsed, the small hit game process is terminated in order to maintain the closing of the first big winning opening 16, and when the closing time has elapsed, the first big winning opening In order to release 16, the process proceeds to step S 360-3.

  In step S <b> 360-7, the main CPU 110 a determines whether or not an “open end condition” for ending the opening of the first big prize opening 16 is satisfied.

  This “opening end condition” means that the value of the winning prize entrance counter (C) has reached the specified number (9) or that the opening time per time in the number of opening (K) has passed (special Game timer counter = 0).

  If it is determined that the “opening end condition” is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S360-8. If it is determined that the “opening end condition” is not satisfied, the present small hit game process is ended.

  In step S360-8, the main CPU 110a performs a special winning opening closing process. Specifically, in this process, the main CPU 110a stops energization data for energizing the first big prize opening / closing solenoid 16c in order to close the first big prize opening 16, and is determined in step S330-8. With reference to the released release mode determination table (see FIG. 9B), the closing time of the first big winning opening 16 is set in the special game timer counter based on the current number of times of opening (K). As a result, the first grand prize winning opening 16 is closed.

  In step S360-9, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the small hit end condition is satisfied. Specifically, in the case of one small hit, it means that the value of the big winning entrance entrance counter (C) has reached a specified number (for example, 9) or that the number of times of opening (K) is the maximum number of times of opening. Since the process ends, it is determined whether such a condition is satisfied.

  If it is determined that the small hit end condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S360-10. If it is determined that the small hit end condition is not satisfied, the small hit game process is ended.

  In step S360-10, the main CPU 110a sets 0 in the number-of-openings (K) storage area and sets 0 in the number-of-stakes (C) storage area. That is, the number-of-openings (K) storage area and the number of balls received in the big prize opening (C) storage area are cleared.

  In step S360-11, the main CPU 110a sets an ending designation command corresponding to the type of small hits in the effect transmission data storage area in order to transmit to the effect control board 120.

  In step S360-12, the main CPU 110a refers to the release mode determination table (see FIG. 9B) determined in step S330-8, and determines the end interval time according to the type of small hit as a special game timer. Set to counter.

  In step S360-13, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the set end interval time has elapsed. If it is determined that the end interval time has elapsed, in step S360-14, the main CPU 110a The special electric game process data is set to 0, and preparations are made to move to the special symbol memory determination process shown in FIG. 19. If it is determined that the end interval time has not elapsed, the current small hit game process is terminated.

(Main figure normal power control processing of main control board)
The ordinary power transmission control process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 26 is a diagram showing a general power control process in the main control board 110.

  First, in step S401, the value of the ordinary map electric power processing data is loaded, and the branch address is referenced from the loaded ordinary electric power processing data in step S402. The process is moved to (Step S410), and if the ordinary power / general power process data = 1, the process is moved to the ordinary electric accessory control process (Step S420). Details will be described later with reference to FIGS. 27 and 28.

(Normal design variation processing of the main control board)
The normal symbol variation process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 27 is a diagram showing a normal symbol variation process in the main control board 110.

  In step S410-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the normal symbol variation display is in progress. If the normal symbol variation display is being performed, the process proceeds to step S410-9, and if the normal symbol variation display is not being performed, the process proceeds to step S410-2.

  In step S410-2, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the normal symbol hold count (G) stored in the normal symbol hold count (G) storage area is 1 or more when the normal symbol fluctuation display is not being performed. To do. When the number of holds (G) is “0”, the normal symbol variation display is not performed, and thus the normal symbol variation process is terminated.

  In step S410-3, when the main CPU 110a determines in step S410-2 that the number of retained ordinary symbols (G) is equal to or greater than “1”, the main CPU 110a stores the number of retained ordinary symbols in the ordinary symbol (G) storage area. A new normal symbol holding number (G) obtained by subtracting “1” from the existing normal symbol holding number (G) is stored.

  In step S410-4, the main CPU 110a performs a shift process on the normal symbol determination random number value stored in the normal symbol hold storage area. Specifically, each random number value stored in the fourth storage unit from the first storage unit is shifted to the previous storage unit. At this time, the random number for normal symbol determination stored in the first storage unit of the normal symbol hold storage area is written into the determination storage area (the 0th storage unit) of the normal symbol hold storage area and is already determined. The random number value written in the (0th storage unit) is normally deleted from the symbol reserved storage area.

  In step S410-5, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the normal symbol determination random number value stored in the determination storage unit (the 0th storage unit) of the normal symbol hold storage area is “winning”.

  Specifically, with reference to the hit determination table shown in FIG. 12A, it is determined whether or not the acquired normal symbol determination random number value is hit against the above table. For example, according to the above table, in the non-short-time gaming state, it is determined that one normal symbol determination random value of “0” out of the random numbers from “0” to “15” is the winning, and in the short-time gaming state, If there are, 15 normal symbol determination random values from “0” to “14” out of the random numbers from “0” to “15” are determined to be winning, and the other random numbers are determined to be lost.

  In step S410-6, the main CPU 110a performs a normal symbol determination process with reference to the determination result of the hit determination process in step S410-5.

  This normal symbol determination process refers to the stop symbol determination table shown in FIG. 12B, based on the current short-time gaming state, the lottery result of the winning lottery, and the acquired random number value for stopping the normal symbol, The normal symbol (stop normal pattern data) to be stopped is determined, and the determined stop normal map data is set in the stop normal map data storage area. Then, the main CPU 110a sets a general map designation command based on the determined stop normal map data in the effect transmission data storage area, and transmits information of the stop normal map data to the effect control board 120.

  In step S410-7, the main CPU 110a performs normal symbol variation time determination processing.

  This normal symbol variation time determination process refers to the variation time determination table shown in FIG. 12 (c), and compares the current short time gaming state, the lottery result of the winning lottery, and the acquired random number value for the regular symbol time. Based on this, the variation time of the normal symbol is determined. Then, a counter corresponding to the determined variation time of the normal symbol is set in the normal symbol time counter. The normal symbol time counter is subtracted every 4 ms in step S110.

  Furthermore, in the normal symbol change time determination process, after the normal symbol change time is determined, the normal symbol change designation command based on the determined normal symbol change time is set in the transmission data storage area for production. Information on the variation time of the symbol is transmitted to the effect control board 120.

  In step S410-8, the main CPU 110a starts normal symbol variation display on the normal symbol display device 22. The normal symbol variation display is to blink the LED at a predetermined interval in the normal symbol display device 22. The normal symbol variation display is continuously performed for the time set in step S410-7. When this process ends, the current normal symbol variation process ends.

  In step S410-9, when the main CPU 110a determines in step S410-1 that the normal symbol variation display is being performed, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the set variation time has elapsed. That is, it is determined whether or not the normal symbol time counter = 0. As a result, if it is determined that the set variation time has not elapsed, it is necessary to continue the variation display as it is, and thus the normal symbol variation process is terminated.

  In step S410-10, when the main CPU 110a determines that the set variation time has elapsed, the main CPU 110a stops the variation of the normal symbol on the normal symbol display device 22. At this time, the normal symbol display device 22 stops and displays the normal symbol (winning symbol or lost symbol) corresponding to the normal symbol data set in the stop normal symbol data storage area in step S410-6. Thereby, the lottery result of the winning lottery is notified to the player.

  In step S410-11, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the normal symbol data set in the stop normal symbol data storage area is a winning symbol. If the normal symbol is a winning symbol, the process proceeds to step S410-12. If the set normal symbol is a lost symbol, the current normal symbol variation process is terminated.

  In step S410-12, the main CPU 110a sets the ordinary power transmission process data = 1, and shifts the processing to the ordinary electric accessory control process.

  In step S410-13, the main CPU 110a performs an opening mode determination process for determining the opening mode of the starting movable piece 15b of the second starting port 15.

  This open time setting process refers to the start port open mode determination table shown in FIG. 12D, and based on the stop normal data, the maximum number of open movable pieces 15b (S), open time, close time, Determine the interval time.

  In step S410-14, the main CPU 110a sets the opening time of the starting movable piece 15b determined in step S410-13 to the starting opening timer counter of the main RAM 110c.

  In step S410-15, the main CPU 110a starts energizing the start port opening / closing solenoid 15c, and ends the normal symbol variation process this time. As a result, the starting movable piece 15b is activated and the second starting port 15 is opened.

(Main electric board control processing of the main control board)
The normal electric accessory control process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 28 is a diagram showing a normal electric accessory control process in the main control board 110.

  In step S420-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not a predetermined maximum number of prizes (for example, 10) has been won in the second starting port 15 during the ordinary electric accessory control process. If the maximum winning number (for example, 10) has been won, the process proceeds to step S420-14. If the maximum winning number (for example, 10) has not been won, the process proceeds to step S420-2. Move.

  In step S420-2, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the opening time of the second start port 15 has elapsed. That is, it is determined whether or not the start release timer counter = 0. If the opening time of the second starting port 15 has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S420-3. If the opening time of the second starting port 15 has not elapsed, the current ordinary electric accessory control The process ends.

  In step S420-3, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the second start port 15 is closed. That is, it is determined whether energization start data is set in the start port opening / closing solenoid 15c. If the second start port 15 is closed, the process proceeds to step S420-6, and if the second start port 15 is not closed, the process proceeds to step S420-4.

  In step S420-4, the main CPU 110a stops energization of the start port opening / closing solenoid 15c. Thereby, the 2nd starting port 15 returns to a closed mode, and it becomes impossible or difficult for a game ball to enter again.

  In step S420-5, the main CPU 110a sets the closing time of the starting movable piece 15b determined in step S410-13 in the starting closing timer counter of the main RAM 110c.

  In step S420-6, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the closing time of the second start port 15 has elapsed. That is, it is determined whether or not the start / close timer counter = 0. If the closing time of the second starting port 15 has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S420-7. If the closing time of the second starting port 15 has not elapsed, the current ordinary electric accessory control process is performed. finish.

  In step S420-7, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the number of times stored in the start opening number counter of the main RAM 110c has reached the maximum number of opening startable movable pieces 15b determined in step S410-13. . If the maximum number of releases has been reached, the process proceeds to step S420-14, and if not, the process proceeds to step S420-8.

  In step S420-8, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the interval time has started (timed). That is, it is determined in step S420-10 whether or not an interval started flag to be described later is set. If the interval time has started, the process proceeds to step S420-11, and if the interval time has not started, the process proceeds to step S420-9.

  In step S420-9, the main CPU 110a performs an opening number update process of adding 1 to the start opening number counter of the main RAM 110c.

  In step S420-10, the main CPU 110a sets the interval time of the startable movable piece 15b determined in step S410-13 to the start interval timer counter of the main RAM 110c and indicates that the interval time has started. The interval started flag is set in a predetermined storage area of the main RAM 110c, and the current ordinary electric accessory control process ends.

  In step S420-11, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the interval time has elapsed. That is, it is determined whether or not the start interval timer counter = 0. If the interval time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S420-12. If the interval time has not elapsed, the current ordinary electric accessory control process is terminated.

  In step S420-12, the main CPU 110a sets the opening time of the starting movable piece 15b determined in step S410-13 in the start opening timer counter of the main RAM 110c, and clears the interval started flag.

  In Step S420-13, the main CPU 110a starts energizing the start opening / closing solenoid 15c, and ends the current ordinary electric accessory control process. Thereby, the start movable piece 15b is actuated again, and the second start port 15 is opened again.

  In step S420-14, the main CPU 110a performs an opening mode initialization process for initializing various data stored in the start / open count counter, the start / release timer counter, the start / close timer counter, and the like of the main RAM 110c.

  In step S420-15, the main CPU 110a sets the ordinary figure ordinary power process data = 0 and prepares for the transition to the ordinary symbol variation process of FIG. 27, and ends the current ordinary electric accessory control process.

(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 120 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 29 is a diagram illustrating the types of commands transmitted from the main control board 110 to the effect control board 120.

  The command transmitted from the main control board 110 to the production control board 120 is composed of 1-byte data, and 1-byte MODE information for identifying the control command classification and the control command to be executed. And 1-byte DATA information indicating the contents of.

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

  In the effect symbol designation command, when various special symbols are determined and the variation display of the special symbol is started, an effect symbol designation command corresponding to the determined special symbol is transmitted to the effect control board 120. Specifically, when the variation display of the special symbol is started in steps S311-3, S311-7, and S311-9, the effect symbol designation command corresponding to the determined special symbol is transmitted for the effect of the main RAM 110c. Set in the data storage area. Thereafter, the effect designating command set in the effect transmission data storage area in step S700 is immediately transmitted to the effect control board 120.

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

  This first special symbol memory designation command is effect-controlled by the first special symbol memory designation command corresponding to the number of reserved memories when the number of reserved memories stored in the first special symbol reservation number (U1) storage area is switched. It is transmitted to the substrate 120. Specifically, when the value stored in the first special symbol holding number (U1) storage area increases or decreases in step S230-11 or step S310-7, the number corresponding to the holding memory number after increase / decrease is increased. One special symbol memory designation command is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. Thereafter, the first special symbol memory designation command set in the production transmission data storage area in step S700 is immediately transmitted to the production control board 120.

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

  This second special symbol memory designation command is directed by the second special symbol memory designation command corresponding to the number of reserved memories when the number of reserved memories stored in the second special symbol reservation number (U2) storage area is switched. It is transmitted to the substrate 120. Specifically, when the value stored in the second special symbol reservation number (U2) storage area in step S240 or step S310-7 increases or decreases, the second special symbol corresponding to the increased or decreased number of reserved memories. The symbol memory designation command is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. Thereafter, the second special symbol memory designation command set in the production transmission data storage area in step S700 is immediately transmitted to the production control board 120.

  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 120 when the special symbol is stopped and displayed. Specifically, when the special symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 20 or the second special symbol display device 21 in step S320-3, the symbol confirmation command is displayed in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. Set. Thereafter, the symbol confirmation command set in the effect transmission data storage area in step S700 is immediately transmitted to the effect control board 120.

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

  The first special symbol variation pattern designation command is a first special symbol variation pattern corresponding to the variation pattern of the special symbol determined when the special symbol variation display of the first special symbol display device 20 is started. A designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120. Specifically, when the variation display of the special symbol is started in step S313, the first special symbol variation pattern designation command corresponding to the determined variation pattern of the special symbol is stored in the effect RAM transmission data in the main RAM 110c. Set to area. Thereafter, the first special symbol variation pattern designation command set in the production transmission data storage area in step S700 is immediately transmitted to the production control board 120.

  The “variable pattern designation command for the second special symbol” indicates the variation time (variation mode) of the special symbol in the second special symbol display device 21, and “MODE” is set to “E7H”, and various variations DATA information is set according to the pattern.

  The second special symbol variation pattern designation command is a second special symbol variation pattern corresponding to the variation pattern of the special symbol determined when the special symbol variation display of the second special symbol display device 21 is started. A designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120. Specifically, when the variation display of the special symbol is started in step S313, the second special symbol variation pattern designation command corresponding to the determined variation pattern of the special symbol is stored in the effect RAM transmission data in the main RAM 110c. Set to area. Thereafter, the second special symbol variation pattern designation command set in the production transmission data storage area in step S700 is immediately transmitted to the production control board 120.

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

  The “start opening prize designation command” is information for preliminarily determining the result of the jackpot lottery, and “MODE” is set to “E8H” or “E9H” according to the special symbol display device, and various prize information DATA information is set according to the above.

  The start opening winning designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120 when the game ball wins the first starting opening 14 or the second starting opening 15 and corresponding to the determined scheduled variation pattern. The

  Specifically, when a game ball wins the first start port 14 or the second start port 15 in the above step S230-10 or S240, a start port winning designation command corresponding to the determined winning information is stored in the main RAM 110c. Set in the transmission data storage area for performance. Thereafter, the start opening prize designation command set in the production transmission data storage area in step S700 is immediately transmitted to the production control board 120.

  The “round designation command” indicates the number of jackpot rounds according to various jackpot types, “MODE” is set as “EAH”, and DATA information is set according to the number of jackpot rounds. .

  As for the round designation command, when the big hit round is started, a round designation command corresponding to the started round number is transmitted to the effect control board 120. Specifically, when the first grand prize opening opening / closing door 16b (or the second big prize opening opening / closing door 17b) is opened in step S340-5, the round designation command corresponding to the number of rounds to be opened is the main. It is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the RAM 110c. Thereafter, the round designation command set in the effect transmission data storage area in step S700 is immediately transmitted to the effect control board 120.

  The “opening designation command” indicates that various jackpots start, “MODE” is set as “EBH”, and DATA information is set according to the jackpot type.

  As for the opening designation command, when various jackpots start, an opening designation command corresponding to the type of jackpot is transmitted to the effect control board 120.

  Specifically, at the start of the jackpot game process in step S330-13, an opening designation command corresponding to the jackpot type is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. After that, the opening designation command set in the production transmission data storage area in step S700 is immediately transmitted to the production control board 120.

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

  As for the ending designation command, when various jackpots are completed, the ending designation command corresponding to the type of jackpot is transmitted to the effect control board 120.

  Specifically, at the start of the jackpot game end process in step S340-16, an ending designation command corresponding to the jackpot type is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. Thereafter, the ending designation command set in the effect transmission data storage area in step S700 is immediately transmitted to the effect control board 120.

  The “ordinary symbol designation command” indicates the type of the ordinary symbol that is stopped and displayed on the ordinary symbol display device 22, “MODE” is set to “EDH”, and the DATA information is set according to the ordinary symbol type. Is set.

  As for the ordinary symbol designation command, when various ordinary symbols are determined and the variation display of the ordinary symbol is started, the ordinary symbol designation command corresponding to the determined ordinary symbol is transmitted to the effect control board 120.

  Specifically, when the normal symbol variation display is started in step S410-6, a universal symbol designation command corresponding to the determined normal symbol is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. Thereafter, in step S700, the ordinary drawing designation command set in the production transmission data storage area is immediately transmitted to the production control board 120.

  The “ordinary symbol change designation command” indicates the variation time of the ordinary symbol in the ordinary symbol display device 22, “MODE” is set to “EEH”, and DATA information is set in accordance with the variation times of various ordinary symbols. Is set.

  When the normal symbol variation display command of the normal symbol display device 22 is started, the normal symbol variation designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120 in response to the determined normal symbol variation time. The Specifically, when the normal symbol fluctuation display is started in step S410-7, a universal symbol fluctuation designation command corresponding to the determined normal symbol fluctuation time is entered in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. Set. After that, the ordinary figure change designation command set in the production transmission data storage area in step S700 is immediately transmitted to the production control board 120.

  The “gaming state designation command” indicates whether it is a short-time gaming state or a non-short-time gaming state, and “MODE” is set to “EFH”, and if it is a non-short-time gaming state, “DATA” is “ “00H” is set, and “DATA” is set to “01H” in the time saving gaming state.

  As for the gaming state designation command, a gaming state designation command corresponding to the gaming state is transmitted to the effect control board 120 at the start of special symbol variation, at the end of special symbol variation, at the start of jackpot game, and at the end of jackpot. .

  Specifically, when the special symbol variation display is started in step S314, there is a possibility that the high probability game flag, the high probability game number, the short time game flag, and the short time number (J) have been changed in step S330-4. When there is a high probability game flag, a high probability game count, a short-time game flag, and a short-time count (J) in step S350-6, the game state designation command corresponding to the current game state is the main. It is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the RAM 110c. Thereafter, the gaming state designation command set in the production transmission data storage area in step S700 is immediately transmitted to the production control board 120.

(Main process of production control unit)
Processing executed by the sub CPU 120a in the effect control unit 120m will be described. First, the main process of the effect control unit 120m will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing main processing in the effect control unit 120m.

  In step S1000, the sub CPU 120a performs initialization processing. In this process, the sub CPU 120a reads the main processing program from the sub ROM 120b and initializes and sets a flag stored in the sub RAM 120c.

  In step S1100, the sub CPU 120a performs sub random number update processing. In this process, the sub CPU 120a performs a process of updating various random numbers stored in the sub RAM 120c. 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 120m will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing a timer interrupt process in the effect control unit 120m. Although not shown, a clock pulse is generated every predetermined period (2 milliseconds) by a reset clock pulse generating circuit provided in the effect control unit 120m, and a timer interrupt processing program is read to display the effect control board. Timer interrupt processing is executed.

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

  In step S1400, the sub CPU 120a performs command analysis processing. In this process, the sub CPU 120a performs a process of analyzing a command stored in the reception buffer of the sub RAM 120c. A specific description of the command analysis processing will be described later with reference to FIGS. 32 and 33.

  When the effect control unit 120m receives a command transmitted from the main control board 110, a command reception interrupt process of the effect control unit 120m (not shown) occurs, and the received command is stored in the reception buffer. Thereafter, the received command is analyzed in step S1400.

  In step S1500, the sub CPU 120a performs timer update processing for updating various timer counters used in the effect control unit 120m.

  In step S1700, the sub CPU 120a performs an effect input control process. In this effect input control process, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the signals of the effect button detection switch 35a and the cross key detection switch 36b are input via the frame control board 180, and outputs the signals of the effect button detection switch 35a and the like. In the case of input, processing for transmitting an effect button signal or the like to the image control unit 150 is performed.

  In step S1800, the sub CPU 120a performs data output processing. In this data output processing, the sub CPU 120a performs processing for transmitting various commands set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c to the frame control board 180 and the image control unit 150.

  In step S1900, the sub CPU 120a restores the information saved in step S1810 to the register of the sub CPU 120a.

(Command analysis processing of production control unit)
Next, command analysis processing of the effect control unit 120m will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing command analysis processing in the effect control unit 120m, and FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing a continuation of FIG.

  In step S1401, the sub CPU 120a determines whether there is a command in the reception buffer. 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 ends.

  In step S1410, the sub CPU 120a 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 120a performs a pending storage update process and ends the current command analysis process. Specifically, processing such as analyzing the reserved memory number from the received special symbol memory designation command and setting the analyzed reserved memory number in the reserved memory number counter of the sub RAM 120c is performed.

  In step S1420, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a start slot winning designation command. If it is a start opening prize designation command, the process proceeds to step S1421, and if it is not a starting opening prize designation command, the process proceeds to step S1430.

  In step S1421, the sub CPU 120a performs an icon change effect determination process, and ends the current command analysis process. Specifically, the jackpot game is executed by changing the display mode of the icon displayed on the image display device 31 based on the content of the received start opening winning designation command (preliminary determination result of the special figure determination information). Processing for determining whether or not an icon change effect is to be executed and how it is executed (that is, expecting a jackpot game to be executed). Details of this icon change effect determination processing will be described later with reference to FIG.

  The icon change effect includes a hold icon change effect that changes the display mode of the hold icon displayed on the image display device 31 and an icon change effect that changes the display mode of the icon displayed on the image display device 31. It is a kind of pre-reading effect that suggests that a jackpot game may be executed over one or more variable effects.

  In step S1430, the sub CPU 120a 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 120a performs basic symbol data determination processing, and ends the current command analysis processing. Specifically, basic symbol data (first to fourth jackpot symbol data, small bonus symbol data, lost symbol data) that makes it possible to identify the presence or absence of jackpot and the type of jackpot based on the contents of the received design symbol designation command And the determined basic symbol data is set in the basic symbol storage area of the sub-RAM 120c.

  In step S1440, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a variation pattern designation command. If it is a variation pattern designation command, the process proceeds to step S1441, and if it is not a variation pattern designation command, the process proceeds to step S1450.

  In step S1441, the sub CPU 120a performs variable effect pattern determination processing. Specifically, based on the content of the received variation pattern designation command, a variation effect pattern that is an effect mode of the variation effect executed using various effect devices is determined, and the variation according to the determined variation effect pattern Processing for setting the effect pattern command in the transmission buffer of the sub-RAM 120c is performed. Thereby, the variation effect pattern command is transmitted to the image control unit 150 and the frame control board 180, and the process for executing the variation effect is performed.

  In step S1442, the sub CPU 120a performs icon display mode update processing. Specifically, the hold icon displayed on the image display device 31 and the display mode of the icon are updated based on the change scenario determined in the icon change effect determination process described above and the determined change effect pattern. To perform an icon change effect. Details of the icon display mode update processing will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S1443, the sub CPU 120a performs a jackpot notice effect determination process, and ends the current command analysis process. Specifically, processing for determining the presence or absence of a jackpot notice effect, the type of jackpot notice effect to be executed, and the like based on the determined variation effect pattern is performed. Details of the jackpot notice effect determination process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Note that the jackpot notice effect is an effect that suggests that the jackpot game may be executed as a result of the running variation effect being executed (the jackpot game is expected to be executed).

  In step S1450, the sub CPU 120a 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 120a performs an effect symbol stop process and ends the current command analysis process. Specifically, in order to stop and display the effect symbol 38, a process of setting a stop designation command for stopping and displaying the effect symbol in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c is performed. As a result, a stop designation command is transmitted to the image control unit 150 and the frame control board 180, and processing for stopping and displaying the variable effect is performed.

  In step S1460, the sub CPU 120a 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 120a performs a gaming state setting process and ends the current command analysis process. Specifically, the current gaming state is identified with reference to the received gaming state designation command, and data indicating the identified gaming state is set in the gaming state storage area in the sub RAM 120c.

  In step S1470, the sub CPU 120a 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 120a performs a hit start effect pattern determination process and ends the current command analysis process. Specifically, based on the opening designation command, the effect pattern of the opening effect performed at the start of the big hit game or the small hit game is determined, and the opening effect designation command corresponding to the determined effect pattern is stored in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c. Perform the setting process. Thereby, an opening effect designation command is transmitted to the image control unit 150 and the frame control board 180, and a process for executing the opening effect is performed.

  In step S1480, the sub CPU 120a 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 120a performs a round effect pattern determination process, and ends the current command analysis process. Specifically, based on the round designation command, an effect pattern of the round effect performed during the round game is determined, and a process of setting the round effect designation command corresponding to the determined effect pattern in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c is performed. . Thereby, a round effect designation command is transmitted to the image control unit 150 and the frame control board 180, and a process for executing the round effect is performed.

  In step S1490, the sub CPU 120a 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 120a performs a hit end effect pattern determination process, and ends the current command analysis process. Specifically, based on the ending designation command, the effect pattern of the ending effect performed at the end of the jackpot game or the small hit game is determined, and the ending specification command corresponding to the determined effect pattern is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c. Perform the process. Thereby, an ending designation command is transmitted to the image control unit 150 and the frame control board 180, and processing for executing an ending effect is performed.

(Icon change effect determination process)
Next, the icon change effect determination process of the effect control unit 120m will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 34 is a flowchart showing icon change effect determination processing in the effect control unit 120m.

  In step S1421-1, the sub CPU 120a refers to the received start opening winning designation command. Specifically, the received start opening winning designation command is analyzed, and the winning of the jackpot, the type of jackpot, and the contents of the effect (planned variation pattern) are grasped.

  In step S1421-2, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the present time is the executable period of the icon change effect. Specifically, it is determined that the execution period is not in the effect mode in which the execution of the icon change effect is restricted, the jackpot game is not being executed, or the icon change effect is not being executed. Note that any one of the above three conditions or only two conditions may be provided. If it is an icon change effect executable period, the process proceeds to step S1421-3. If it is not an icon change effect executable period, the current icon change effect determination process is terminated.

  In step S1421-3, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the hold storage corresponding to the start opening winning designation command received in advance, that is, all the prior determination results of the advance hold are equal to or less than the normal reach. If all are below normal reach, the process proceeds to step S1421-4. If all are not below normal reach, the process proceeds to step S1421-7.

  In step S1421-4, the sub CPU 120a obtains an icon display mode determination random value for determining the final display mode of the icon displayed on the image display device 31, and in step S1421-5, the final display mode of the icon. The icon final display mode determination table for determining is selected. Details of the icon final display mode determination table will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S1421-6, the sub CPU 120a determines the icon final display mode. Specifically, referring to the icon final display mode determination table shown in FIG. 35, one icon final display from among a plurality of icon final display modes based on the start opening winning designation command and the icon display mode determination random value. Determine aspects.

  In step S1421-7, the sub CPU 120a determines a normal icon that is a normal display mode in which the icon change effect is not executed as the icon final display mode.

  In step S1421-8, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the determined icon final display mode is a display mode (special icon) for executing an icon change effect. If it is a display mode for executing an icon change effect, the process proceeds to step S1421-9. If it is not a display mode for executing an icon change effect (a normal icon), the process proceeds to step S1421-12. .

  In step S1421-9, the sub CPU 120a selects a change scenario determination table for determining an icon change effect scenario. Details of the change scenario determination table will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S1421-10, the sub CPU 120a determines a change scenario and sets it in the pre-read information storage area corresponding to the reserved storage number counter of the sub RAM 120c. Specifically, referring to the change scenario determination table shown in FIG. 36, a plurality of change scenarios are selected based on the final display mode of the icon, the number of reserved special symbols corresponding to the start opening winning designation command, and the selection rate. Determine one change scenario from

  In step S1421-11, the sub CPU 120a identifies a winning icon which is an icon display mode initially displayed on the image display device 31 from the determined change scenario, and sets display data of the winning icon in the transmission buffer. Then, the current icon change effect determination process is terminated. Thereby, the display data is transmitted to the image control unit 150 and the frame control board 180, and a hold icon having a display mode corresponding to the display data is displayed on the image display device 31 or a predetermined sound effect is output. Become.

  In step S1421-12, the sub CPU 120a determines a non-change scenario in which the icon change effect is not executed, and sets the non-change scenario in the pre-read information storage area corresponding to the reserved storage number counter of the sub RAM 120c.

  In step S1421-13, the sub CPU 120a sets the display data of the normal icon in the transmission buffer, and ends the current icon change effect determination process. Thereby, the display data is transmitted to the image control unit 150 and the frame control board 180, and a hold icon having a display mode corresponding to the display data is displayed on the image display device 31 or a predetermined sound effect is output. Become.

  In addition, in the icon change effect determination process of the present embodiment, the icon change effect (hold icon change effect, icon change effect) is executed when the prior determination results of the preceding hold are all below normal reach. The icon change effect may be executed when the advance determination result of the pre-holding does not perform the reach effect, and the icon change effect may not be executed when the reach effect is performed. In this way, the hold icon display mode does not change during the change effect corresponding to the advance hold where the reach effect is executed, and the hold icon is displayed during the change effect corresponding to the advance hold where the reach effect is not executed. Change of the display mode is generated, the reach effect is not hindered by the icon change effect, and the entertainment of the game can be improved.

  In addition, even if the advance determination result of the advance hold includes the one that performs the reach effect, the icon change effect may be executed, but the advance determination result of the advance hold includes the effect that performs the reach effect. The icon change effect may be more easily executed (executed at a higher rate) than the case where there is no reach effect, in the case where there is not.

(Icon final display mode determination table)
FIG. 35 is a diagram showing an icon final display mode determination table that is referred to when determining the icon final display mode. The icon final display mode determination table associates the type of start opening winning designation command, the icon display mode determination random value (0 to 99), and the icon final display mode to be selected. (Variation effect pattern, number of pseudo-continuous notices) is described.

  First, before describing the icon final display mode, the variation effect pattern corresponding to the start opening winning designation command will be described.

The “normal variation effect pattern” is a variation effect pattern in which the normal reach effect is not executed after the effect before reach (change start, first half of normal change, second half of normal change).
The “shortened variation effect pattern” is a variation effect pattern in which the variation time is shorter than the normal variation effect pattern and the normal reach effect is not executed after the pre-reach effect.
The “normal normal reach effect pattern” is a variable effect pattern in which the normal reach effect is executed after the pre-reach effect.
The “pseudo 1 normal reach effect pattern” is a variable effect pattern in which the normal reach effect is executed after the pre-reach effect in which the pseudo continuous notice is executed once.

The “normal SP reach A effect pattern” is a variable effect pattern in which the normal reach effect is performed after the pre-reach effect, and then the SP reach A effect is executed.
The “pseudo 1SP reach A effect pattern” is a variable effect pattern in which the normal reach effect is performed after the pre-reach effect in which the pseudo continuous notice is executed once, and then the SP reach A effect is executed.
The “pseudo 2SP reach B effect pattern” is a variable effect pattern in which the normal reach effect is performed after the pre-reach effect in which the pseudo continuous notice is executed twice, and then the SP reach B effect is executed.

The “normal SPSP reach effect pattern” is a variable effect pattern in which a normal reach effect is performed after the pre-reach effect, and the SPSP reach effect is executed after the subsequent SP reach A effect.
The “pseudo 1SPSP reach production pattern” is a variation production pattern in which a normal reach production is performed after the pre-reach production where the pseudo continuous notice is executed once, and the SPSP reach production is executed after the subsequent SP reach A production. Yes.
The “pseudo 2SPSP reach production pattern” is a variation production pattern in which the normal reach production is performed after the pre-reach production where the pseudo continuous notice is executed twice, and the SPSP reach production is executed after the subsequent SP reach B production. Yes.

  The “full rotation reach production pattern” is a variation production pattern in which the normal reach production is performed after the pre-reach production where the pseudo continuous notice is executed three times, and the full rotation reach production is executed after the subsequent SP reach B production. ing.

The “normal chance effect pattern” is a variable effect pattern in which the normal reach effect is performed after the pre-reach effect, and then the chance effect is performed.
The “pseudo one-chance effect pattern” is a variable effect pattern in which a normal reach effect is performed after a pre-reach effect in which a pseudo continuous notice is executed once, and then a chance effect is performed.
The “pseudo two-chance effect pattern” is a variable effect pattern in which a normal reach effect is performed after a pre-reach effect in which pseudo continuous notice is executed twice, and then a chance effect is performed.

  It should be noted that the pre-reach production effect in which the pseudo-continuous notice is executed once is longer than the pre-reach effect in which the pseudo-continuous notice is not executed, and the pseudo-continuous notice is executed in comparison with the pre-reach effect in which the pseudo continuous notice is executed once. Is so long that the pre-reach stage effect is performed twice and the pre-reach stage effect is executed three times more than the pre-reach stage effect that is executed twice. Is set.

Next, an icon final display mode will be described.
A special icon suggesting that the icon final display mode may have a CD icon as a normal icon in which no icon change effect is executed, and that the icon change effect may be a big hit (a jackpot game is executed). Blue character icons, green character icons, red character icons, zebra character icons, and rainbow character icons are set as icons.

  The expectation that is a big hit of the special icon is blue character icon <green character icon <red character icon <zebra character icon <rainbow character icon, and the rainbow character icon is an icon that determines that it will be a big hit .

  Here, as the first feature of the icon final display mode determination table shown in FIG. 35, the variation effect pattern in which the reach effect or the chance effect is performed is more preferable than the change effect pattern in which the reach effect is not performed. The special icons are selected at a high rate (easy to be selected). By doing in this way, a player's expectation when a special icon is displayed can be raised, and it becomes possible to improve the interest of a game.

  Further, as a second feature of the icon final display mode determination table shown in FIG. 35, the pseudo 1 normal reach effect pattern in which pseudo continuous notice is performed is more special than the normal normal reach effect pattern in which pseudo continuous notice is not performed. An icon (here, a blue character icon) can be easily determined (determined at a high rate). By doing in this way, a player's expectation when a special icon is displayed can be raised, and it becomes possible to improve the interest of a game.

  Further, as a third feature of the icon final display mode determination table shown in FIG. 35, an SP reach effect or an SPSP reach effect or a chance with a high jackpot expectation is higher than a variation effect pattern in which only a normal reach effect with a low jackpot expectation is executed. It is mentioned that the variation effect pattern in which the effect is executed is such that the special icon is easily determined (determined at a high rate). By doing in this way, a player's expectation when a special icon is displayed can be raised, and it becomes possible to improve the interest of a game.

  Further, as a fourth feature of the icon final display mode determination table shown in FIG. 35, the special icon is determined for the variable effect pattern in which the pseudo continuous notice is executed rather than the variable effect pattern in which the pseudo continuous notice is not executed. It is easy to be determined (determined at a high rate), and the higher the number of pseudo-continuous notices, the easier it is to determine a special icon with a high expectation degree of jackpot (determined at a high rate). By doing so, it is possible to increase the player's expectation for the type of the special icon, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

  In addition, as a fifth feature of the icon final display mode determination table shown in FIG. 35, a special icon is more likely to be determined for a variable effect pattern that is a jackpot than a variable effect pattern that is not a jackpot (determined at a high rate). In addition, a special icon with a high expectation level for jackpots can be easily determined (determined at a high rate). By doing so, it is possible to increase the player's expectation when the special icon is displayed and the player's expectation for the type of the special icon, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

  The sixth feature of the icon final display mode determination table shown in FIG. 35 is that the special icon is determined with the same selection rate regardless of the setting value, and the type of the special icon with the same selection rate regardless of the setting value. Is determined. By doing in this way, as the setting value that is advantageous to the player (high probability of jackpot) is increased, for example, the relative (overall) appearance rate of the zebra character icon is increased, and the relative ( Comprehensive reliability is also improved, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

  In the present embodiment, a character icon that suggests the jackpot expectation level and changes the display mode in stages is used as a special icon. However, in addition to this character icon, a specific effect (for example, pseudo continuous notice) is used. SP / SPSP reach production, specific SP reach production, etc.) may be executed, and a special icon whose display mode does not change stepwise may be provided. And when a special icon is determined as an icon final display mode, it is good to determine a change scenario and a change pattern similarly to a character icon. In addition, after changing to a special icon, a suggestion effect (this suggestion effect, a gasse suggestion effect) suggesting that this special icon may change, or an effect effect (change notification pattern or second) acting on the special icon. It is possible to prevent execution of the decorative member 33b as a starting point.

(Change scenario determination table)
FIG. 36 is a diagram showing a change scenario determination table that is referred to when a change scenario is determined. The change scenario determination table correlates the icon final display mode, the number of special symbols held corresponding to the start opening prize designation command, the selection rate (%) of each scenario, and the type of change scenario to be selected. For reference, prior fluctuations in each change scenario and update modes in the fluctuations are described.

  Here, “preliminary fluctuation” means a fluctuation display (fluctuation effect) executed based on special figure determination information stored before the special figure determination information corresponding to the newly received start opening prize designation command. That is, “the variation” is a variation display (variation effect) executed based on the special figure determination information corresponding to the newly received start opening winning designation command.

  In the change scenario, the display mode of the icon does not change during the execution of the pre-change (the hold icon change effect is not executed) but changes during the change (the icon change effect is executed). The scenario (for example, scenario 01) and the display mode of the icon change during the execution of the pre-change (the hold icon change effect is executed), but do not change during the execution of the change (the icon change effect is (Not executed) scenario (for example, scenario 02), or a scenario (for example, the hold icon change effect and the icon change effect are executed) in which the display mode of the icon changes during the execution of the prior change and the change. , Scenario 12 etc.) are set.

  As an example of the change scenario, a case will be described in which the change scenario 40 is selected in response to reception of a start opening winning designation command based on a winning of a game ball to the first start opening 14.

  In the change scenario 40, when a game ball enters the first start port 14, a CD icon is displayed as a hold icon at a position corresponding to the hold number “4” in the hold icon display area 31 a of the image display device 31. Is done. Then, the CD icon is maintained until the pre-change before the four changes being executed at the time when the CD icon is displayed. Thereafter, when pre-change before 3 changes is started, the CD icon moves to a position corresponding to the number of holds “3”, a hold icon change effect is executed, and the CD icon changes to a blue character icon. When the pre-change before the second change is started, the blue character icon moves to a position corresponding to the number of holds “2”, and the blue character icon is maintained until the pre-change before the two changes is completed. Thereafter, when pre-change before one change is started, the blue character icon moves to a position corresponding to the number of holds “1”, the hold icon change effect is executed, and the blue character icon changes to a green character icon. When the change starts, the green character icon becomes the icon, the icon change effect is executed, and the green character icon changes to a zebra character icon.

  Here, the first feature of the change scenario determination table shown in FIG. 36 is that the icon display mode changes during the execution of the change, compared to a scenario in which the icon display mode changes when a game ball is won at the start opening. This is because the scenario to be selected is selected at a higher rate. By doing in this way, the expectation whether the display mode of an icon changes (icon change production is performed) can be maintained until the said fluctuation | variation, and it becomes possible to improve the interest of a game. .

  In addition, as a second feature of the change scenario determination table shown in FIG. 36, the icon display mode changes over a plurality of stages (green, red, and zebra character icons are determined as the final icon display mode). The number of stages in which the icon changes during execution of the change is set to be larger than the number of stages in which the icon changes during execution of the pre-variation. By doing in this way, the expectation that the display mode of the icon changes in a plurality of stages in the variation can be improved, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  In addition, as a third feature of the change scenario determination table shown in FIG. 36, when the reserved icon corresponding to the number of reserved special symbols “4” finally becomes a predetermined special icon (for example, a red character icon). When a prize is received, a normal icon (CD icon) at the time of winning a prize or a special icon with a lower expectation of jackpot than a predetermined special icon (for example, a blue character icon) is displayed. The point that the expected value of jackpot is higher when the predetermined special icon is used. In other words, even when the same special icon is finally obtained depending on the time when it changes to a predetermined special icon, the jackpot expectation is different. By doing in this way, it is possible to attract the player's interest in when the icon changes, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

  In the change scenario determination table of the present embodiment, a scenario for changing the icon display mode is determined regardless of whether or not a reach effect (may be a reach other than normal reach) is executed in advance variation. However, the display mode of the icon is changed by a change scenario determination table using whether or not a reach effect that suggests that a jackpot game may be executed in advance fluctuation is used as a determination factor. A scenario may be determined. When such a change scenario determination table is used, the icon display mode does not change during the execution of the advance variation in which the reach effect is executed, and the icon change is performed during the advance change in which the reach effect is not executed. Various scenarios may be set so that the display mode changes. In addition, a change in the display mode of the icon occurs during the execution of the advance variation in which the reach effect is executed and the advance change in which the reach effect is not executed, but the reach effect is executed more than during the advance change in which the reach effect is executed. Various scenarios may be set so that a change in the icon display mode occurs at a higher rate during execution of the pre-variation that is not performed. In this case, the advance fluctuation in which the reach effect is not executed corresponds to the first change effect, and the advance change in which the reach effect is executed corresponds to the second change effect.

(Icon display mode update process)
Next, the icon display mode update process of the effect control unit 120m will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 37 is a flowchart showing icon display mode update processing in the effect control unit 120m. In the icon display mode update process, a process for updating (changing) the icon display mode is performed.

  In step S1442-1, the sub CPU 120a refers to the icon change scenario stored in the prefetch information storage area of the sub RAM 120c. Specifically, the presence of an icon that is a scenario for changing the display mode during a variation effect to be executed in the future is grasped.

  In step S1442-2, the sub CPU 120a determines whether there is a hold icon whose display mode is changed (updated). If there is a hold icon that changes the display mode, the process proceeds to step S1442-3. If there is no hold icon that changes the display mode, the process moves to step S1442-7.

  In step S1442-3, the sub CPU 120a selects a change pattern determination table for the hold icon for determining the change pattern (change mode) of the display mode of the hold icon to be changed, and in step S1442-4, The current variation effect pattern in the variation effect to be executed is referred to. Details of the change pattern determination table for the hold icon will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S1442-5, the sub CPU 120a determines a pending icon change pattern. Specifically, referring to the change pattern determination table for the hold icon, one of a plurality of hold icon change patterns is selected from the hold icon change mode in the current change effect, the change effect pattern, and the selection rate. Determine the pending icon change pattern.

  In step S1442-6, the sub CPU 120a sets the effect data corresponding to the determined hold icon change pattern in the transmission buffer. Thereby, the effect data is transmitted to the image control unit 150 and the frame control board 180, and the display mode of the hold icon displayed on the image display device 31 changes according to the change timing and the change stage according to the hold icon change pattern. Or a predetermined sound effect is output.

  In step S1442-7, the sub CPU 120a determines whether there is an icon for changing (updating) the display mode. If there is an icon for changing the display mode, the process proceeds to step S1442-8. If there is no icon for changing the display mode, the current icon display mode update process is terminated.

  In step S1442-8, the sub CPU 120a performs the current variation effect from among a plurality of change pattern determination tables for the icon for determining a change pattern (change mode) of the display mode of the icon to be changed. A change pattern determination table for the icon corresponding to the change stage at which the icon changes is selected, and in step S1442-9, the current variation effect pattern in the variation effect to be executed is referred to. Details of the icon change pattern determination table will be described later with reference to FIGS.

  In step S1442-10, the sub CPU 120a determines the icon change pattern. Specifically, with reference to the change pattern determination table for the icon shown in FIGS. 39 to 41, a plurality of the icons are selected based on the icon change mode, the change effect pattern, and the selection rate in the current change effect. One icon change pattern is determined from the change patterns.

  In step S1442-11, the sub CPU 120a sets effect data corresponding to the determined icon change pattern in the transmission buffer, and ends the current icon display mode update process. Thereby, the effect data is transmitted to the image control unit 150 and the frame control board 180, and the display mode of the icon displayed on the image display device 31 is changed according to the change timing and the change stage according to the icon change pattern. Or a predetermined sound effect is output.

(Change pattern determination table for hold icon)
FIG. 38 is a diagram illustrating a change pattern determination table for a hold icon that is referred to when a change pattern of a hold icon is determined. The change pattern determination table for the hold icon is associated with the hold icon change mode, the change effect pattern, the selection rate of each hold icon change pattern, and the type of the hold icon change pattern to be selected. For reference, the change icon generation timing and change stage of the hold icon in each hold icon change pattern are described.

  The hold icon change pattern includes a normal change pattern in which the display mode of the hold icon changes with the output of the sound effect, and a change notification pattern (special design) indicating that the display mode of the icon changes as a result of the variation effect. While the temporary stop display is performed, an action effect that acts on the hold icon from the change notification design is performed, and the pattern action change pattern in which the display mode of the hold icon changes, or the second decoration member 33b operates and the second decoration. An accessory effect change pattern is set in which an action effect acting on the hold icon is performed starting from the member 33b and the display mode of the hold icon changes.

  The change timing of the hold icon is classified in relation to the progress state of the variation effect, and is executed after the first effect period (pre-reach effect period) executed at the beginning of the change effect and the first effect period. There are a second effect period and a third effect period (reach effect period) that may be generated, and a fourth effect period (design derivation period) that is executed after the first to third effect periods.

  In the first effect period, when the change of the effect symbol 38 is started and when the effect agent (decorative members 33a, 33b) does not operate, the effect symbol 38 is changed at a high speed and the effect agent. The first half of the normal fluctuation in which the operation is not performed, and the second half of the normal fluctuation in which the high-speed fluctuation, the deceleration fluctuation, the pseudo continuous notice, etc. of the effect design 38 are performed are set.

  In the second effect period, a normal reach is set that can be executed after the latter half of the normal fluctuation and the action of the effect actors (decorative members 33a and 33b) is not performed.

  During the third stage, the first half of the SP reach that can be executed after normal reach and the stage actors are not operated, the second half of the SP reach in which the stage actors operate with the maximum movement width, and the second half after the SP reach. The first half of SPSP reach where the action of the director is possible and the latter of the SPSP reach where the director is operated with the maximum movement width, and the action of the director is not performed after the normal reach. A full rotation reach that can be executed after the chance production and the second half of the SP reach is set.

  In the fourth effect period, the derivation display of the effect symbol 38 performed over a predetermined period (for example, 1 second) at the end of the variation effect (the effect symbol 38 is slightly shaken and the result of the variable effect is not fixed). Temporary stop, the actual stop 38 in which the effect design 38 is completely stopped and the result of the change effect is determined is set.

  As the change stage of the hold icon, “1UP” means, for example, a display mode in which the degree of jackpot expectation such as a CD icon changing to a blue character icon or a blue character icon changing to a green character icon is one step higher. It means to change.

  “2UP” means that, for example, the big jackpot expectation such as a blue character icon changing to a red character icon changes to a display mode in two stages.

  Here, as a first feature of the change pattern determination table for the hold icon shown in FIG. 38, the hold icon is more effective in the first effect period in which the pre-reach effect is performed than in the second effect period in which the normal reach effect is performed. The display mode is easily changed (occurs at a high rate). In this way, the reach effect and the hold icon change effect are less likely to interfere with each other, and the entertainment of the game can be improved.

  Also, as a second feature of the change pattern determination table for the hold icon shown in FIG. 38, the fourth effect period in which the effect symbol 38 indicating the result of the change effect is temporarily stopped is reserved more than the reach effect period. The point which is set so that the change of the display mode of an icon may occur easily (occurs at a high rate). By doing in this way, it becomes difficult to bring about the fall of the production effect of a hold icon change production, and it becomes possible to improve the interest of a game.

  In the reach production period, it may be set so that a change in the display mode of the hold icon does not occur. In this way, the player's consciousness can be concentrated on the reach effect and the hold icon change effect, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  Further, in the reach production period, it may be set so that the display mode of the hold icon is changed not only during the normal reach but also during the SP reach production or the SPSP reach production. In this case, a change in the display mode of the hold icon may occur more easily (occurs at a higher rate) during the normal reach than during the SP reach or SPSP reach effect, or the SPSP reach effect may occur. A change in the display mode of the hold icon may occur easily (occurs at a high rate) in the order of medium <SP reach production <normal reach production, or may be in other order.

  As a third feature of the change pattern determination table for the hold icon shown in FIG. 38, the first effect period that is not related to the result of the variable effect is reserved more than the fourth effect period related to the result of the change effect. The point which is set so that the change of the display mode of an icon may occur easily (occurs at a high rate). In this way, even if the player's attention is distracted, it is difficult to overlook the on-hold icon change effect, and the entertainment of the game can be improved.

  Further, in the first effect period in which the pre-reach effect is performed, it may be set so that the change in the display mode of the hold icon occurs not only at the start of the change and the first half of the normal change but also in the latter half of the normal change. In this case, the change in the display state of the hold icon may occur evenly at the start of the change, the first half of the normal change, and the second half of the normal change, or one of the periods may display the hold icon more than the other periods. You may make it the change of an aspect generate | occur | produce easily (it generate | occur | produces in a high ratio).

  Further, as a fourth feature of the change pattern determination table for the hold icon shown in FIG. 38, the hold icon change effect without the action effect on the hold icon is executed in the fourth effect period related to the result of the change effect. Instead, there is a point that a change effect accompanied by an effect effect on the hold icon is set to be executed. In this way, even if the player's consciousness is suitable for the result of the variation effect, it is possible to recognize that the hold icon change effect has been executed and to improve the interest of the game. It becomes. Note that the hold icon change effect with the normal change pattern may be executed in the fourth effect period, but the change effect with the effect effect on the hold icon may be executed at a higher rate. .

  Further, as a fifth feature of the change pattern determination table for the hold icon shown in FIG. 38, a director (according to the progress of the changing effect (to improve the effect of the changing effect different from the pre-reading effect)) It can be mentioned that during the operation of the decorative members 33a, 33b), the display mode of the hold icon is set so as not to change. By doing in this way, it is possible to prevent the change of the display mode of the hold icon from being overlooked due to the action of the director acting in accordance with the progress of the changing effect, and to improve the fun of the game It becomes possible.

  In addition, you may set so that the change of the display mode of a holding | maintenance icon may generate | occur | produce during operation | movement of the production | presentation actor (decoration member 33a, 33b) according to progress of a fluctuation production. In this case, it is preferable that a change in the display mode of the hold icon is more likely to occur (occurrence at a higher rate) when the director is not operating than when the director is operating.

  Further, during the first effect operation in which the effect agent moves to the first effect position with a small movement width in accordance with the progress of the variable effect, a change in the display mode of the hold icon occurs. During the second effect operation in which the effect agent moves to the second effect position where the movement width is large, the display mode of the hold icon may not be changed, and the second effect operation is performed during the first effect operation. You may make it the change of the display mode of a holding | maintenance icon generate | occur | produce at a higher rate than operation | movement (it generate | occur | produces at a high rate).

  Further, as a sixth feature of the change pattern determination table for the hold icon shown in FIG. 38, the change in the display mode of the hold icon due to the accessory action change pattern is a larger hit than the normal change pattern or the symbol action change pattern. A change to a display mode with a high expectation is likely to occur (the rate of change to a display mode two steps higher than a change to a display mode one step higher). In this way, the player's sense of expectation as to which change pattern causes the hold icon change effect to be executed can be given, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  It should be noted that the change in the display mode of the hold icon due to the symbol action change pattern is more likely to change to a display mode with a higher jackpot expectation than the normal change pattern or the accessory action change pattern (display mode one level above) The rate of change to the display mode that is two steps higher than the change to the display mode may be higher), or the change in the display mode of the hold icon by the normal change pattern is the change in the pattern action change pattern or the accessory action change A change to a display mode having a higher degree of jackpot expectation than a pattern may occur (the rate of change to a display mode that is two steps higher than a change to a display mode that is one step higher).

  Further, as a seventh feature of the change pattern determination table for the hold icon shown in FIG. 38, the variation effect in which the reach effect is not performed when the change effect is performed by the variation effect pattern in which the reach effect is performed. The point which is set so that a symbol effect change pattern may be executed more easily (executed at a higher rate) than when a variation effect is executed depending on the pattern. By doing so, it is possible to reduce the dissatisfaction of the player when the reach effect is lost, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

  Further, as an eighth feature of the change pattern determination table for the hold icon shown in FIG. 38, the change in the display mode of the hold icon during the SP reach effect, during the SPSP reach effect, during the chance effect, and during the full rotation reach effect. The point is set so as not to occur. By doing in this way, it is possible to concentrate the player's expectation on the production with a high expectation degree of jackpot, and to improve the interest of the game.

  In addition, during the SP reach production, during the SPSP reach production, during the chance production, during the all rotation reach production, a change in the display mode of the hold icon may occur, and any period is held more than other periods The icon display mode may change easily (occurs at a high rate).

(Change pattern determination table for the icon)
39 to 41 are diagrams showing a change pattern determination table for the icon referred to when determining the change pattern of the icon. FIG. 39 shows a case where the display mode of the icon is changed by one step. FIG. 40 is a table that is referred to when the icon display mode is changed in two steps. FIG. 41 is a table that is referenced when the icon display mode is changed in three to four steps. It is a table.

  The change pattern determination table for the icon is associated with the icon change mode, the change effect pattern, the selection rate of each icon change pattern, and the type of the icon change pattern to be selected. For reference, a change production occurrence timing and a change stage of the icon in each icon change pattern are described.

  The icon change pattern has a normal change pattern in which the display mode of the icon changes with the output of a sound effect, or a suggestion effect that suggests that the icon may change depending on the character that appears on the image display device (Equivalent to the first suggestion effect) is performed, the character action change pattern in which the display mode of the icon changes, and the action effect that acts on the icon starting from the second decoration member 33b while the second decoration member 33b operates. An image display device is a roulette with an accessory action change pattern in which a display mode of the icon is changed by being performed, an option that suggests that a jackpot game may be executed, and an option that suggests a change of the icon The suggestion effect displayed on the screen (corresponding to the second suggestion effect) is performed, and the icon is displayed as a result of the roulette. Display mode of the icon is selected (STOP) at choice suggesting a change in the roulette change pattern that changes is set.

  In addition, the suggestion effect (corresponding to the first suggestion effect) performed in the character action change pattern includes the present suggestion effect that is executed when the display mode of the icon is changed and the display mode of the icon is not changed. There is a Gase suggestion effect to be performed.

  On the other hand, since the suggestion effect (equivalent to the second suggestion effect) performed when the roulette change pattern is determined is executed only when the display mode of the icon changes, there is a gasse suggestion effect only with the present suggestion effect. It is supposed not to.

  The change timing of the icon is classified in relation to the progress state of the variation effect, and is executed after the first effect period (pre-reach effect period) executed at the beginning of the change effect and the first effect period. There is a second effect period and a third effect period (reach effect period) that may be generated, and a fourth effect period (design stop period) that is executed after the first to third effect periods.

  In the first effect period, when the change of the effect symbol 38 is started and when the effect agent (decorative members 33a, 33b) does not operate, the effect symbol 38 is changed at a high speed and the effect agent. The first half of the normal fluctuation in which the operation is not performed, and the second half of the normal fluctuation in which the high-speed fluctuation, the deceleration fluctuation, the pseudo continuous notice, etc. of the effect design 38 are performed are set.

  In the second effect period, a normal reach is set that can be executed after the latter half of the normal fluctuation and the action of the effect actors (decorative members 33a and 33b) is not performed.

  During the third stage, the first half of the SP reach that can be executed after normal reach and the stage actors are not operated, the second half of the SP reach in which the stage actors operate with the maximum movement width, and the second half after the SP reach. The first half of SPSP reach where the action of the director is possible and the latter of the SPSP reach where the director is operated with the maximum movement width, and the action of the director is not performed after the normal reach. A full rotation reach effect that can be executed after the chance effect and the second half of the SP reach is set.

  In the fourth effect period, the derivation display of the effect symbol 38 performed over a predetermined period (for example, 1 second) at the end of the variation effect (the effect symbol 38 is slightly shaken and the result of the variable effect is not fixed). Temporary stop, the actual stop where the result of the changing effect is fixed in a state where the effect symbol 38 is completely stopped) is set.

  As a change stage of the icon, “1UP” is a display mode in which the degree of jackpot expectation such as a CD icon changing to a blue character icon or a blue character icon changing to a green character icon is one step higher. It means to change.

  “2UP” means that, for example, the jackpot expectation degree such that the CD icon changes to a green character icon, the blue character icon changes to a red character icon, or the green character icon changes to a zebra character icon is 2 This means that the display mode changes in stages.

  “3UP” means that the jackpot expectation, for example, the CD icon changes to a red character icon or the blue character icon changes to a zebra character icon changes to a three-level display mode. ing.

  “4UP” means that the jackpot expectation, for example, the CD icon changes to a zebra character icon, or the blue character icon changes to a rainbow character icon, changes to a four-level display mode. ing.

  “Gase” means that, among the suggested effects of the character action change pattern, a suggested effect that is executed when the display mode of the icon does not change is executed.

  Here, as a first feature of the change pattern determination table for the icon shown in FIG. 39 to FIG. 41, when the variation effect is executed by the normal reach effect pattern, it is more than the second effect period in which the normal reach effect is performed. The first production period in which the pre-reach production is performed is set so that the change in the display mode of the icon is likely to occur (occurs at a high rate). By doing in this way, it becomes difficult for a normal reach production and the said icon change production to obstruct each other, and it becomes possible to improve the interest of a game.

  The second feature of the change pattern determination table for the icon shown in FIGS. 39 to 41 is that a normal normal reach effect pattern and a special icon (here, a blue character icon) as an icon final display mode than the normal normal reach effect pattern. ) Is easily determined, and the icon change pattern is determined at the same selection rate as the pseudo 1 normal reach production pattern. As a result, since the pseudo 1 normal reach effect pattern is more likely to change in the first effect period than the normal normal reach effect pattern (occurs at a higher rate), the first effect. The longer the period, the better the player's expectation can be, and the fun of the game can be improved.

  Further, the third feature of the change pattern determination table for the icon shown in FIGS. 39 to 41 is that it is a special icon (here, an icon final display mode rather than a lost pseudo 1 normal reach effect pattern). In this case, the icon change pattern is determined at the same selection rate as that of the jackpot pseudo 1 normal reach production pattern in which the blue character icon) is easily determined. As a result, the jackpot pseudo 1 normal reach production pattern is more likely to change in the first production period than the loss pseudo 1 normal reach production pattern (occurs at a high rate). It is possible to increase the player's expectation on whether or not the icon changes during the first performance period, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

  It should be noted that the display mode of the icon may not be changed during the second effect period in which the normal reach effect is performed regardless of whether the normal reach effect pattern or the pseudo 1 normal reach effect pattern. In this way, the normal reach effect and the icon change effect do not interfere with each other, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

  Further, in the case of the normal normal reach effect pattern, the display mode of the icon is prevented from changing during the second effect period in which the normal reach effect is performed, whereas in the case of the pseudo 1 normal reach effect pattern, the normal reach effect is displayed. You may set so that the change of the display mode of the said icon may generate | occur | produce during the 2nd production period performed. By doing in this way, the expectation with respect to the pseudo 1 normal reach production pattern can be improved, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  The fourth feature of the change pattern determination table for the icon shown in FIGS. 39 to 41 is that the normal reach effect is performed when the variable effect is executed by the SP reach effect pattern or the SPSP reach effect pattern. The point which is set so that the change of the display mode of the icon is more likely to occur (occurs at a higher rate) in the first effect period in which the pre-reach effect is performed than in the two effect periods. In this way, the normal reach effect and the icon change effect do not interfere with each other, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

  Further, as a fifth feature of the change pattern determination table for the icon shown in FIGS. 39 to 41, when a variation effect is executed by the SP reach effect pattern or the SPSP reach effect pattern, the SP reach effect or the SPSP reach is performed. The second production period in which the normal reach production is performed is set so that the change in the display mode of the icon is more likely to occur (occurs at a higher rate) than the third production period in which the production is performed. Can be mentioned. By doing so, the SP reach effect, the SPSP reach effect, and the icon change effect are less likely to interfere with each other, and the entertainment of the game can be improved.

  As a sixth feature of the change pattern determination table for the icon shown in FIGS. 39 to 41, a change in the display mode of the icon occurs during the SPSP reach production, the chance production, and the full rotation reach production. The point which is set not to be mentioned. By doing in this way, a player's consciousness can be concentrated on the production with high expectation degree of jackpot, and it becomes possible to improve the interest of the game.

  In addition, during the SPSP reach production, during the chance production, during the full rotation reach production, the change of the display mode of the icon may occur, and either period of the display mode of the icon is more than the other period. The change may be easily generated (occurs at a high rate, and the change stage is large).

  In addition, as a seventh feature of the change pattern determination table for the icon shown in FIGS. 39 to 41, the display mode of the icon over a plurality of times during the variation effect by the SP reach effect pattern or the SPSP reach effect pattern. In the case of a change, the number of times that the icon changes tends to increase more in the first effect period in which the pre-reach effect is performed than in the second effect period in which the normal reach effect is performed. By doing in this way, it becomes difficult for a normal reach production and the said icon change production to obstruct each other, and it becomes possible to improve the interest of a game.

  In addition, as an eighth feature of the change pattern determination table for the icon shown in FIGS. 39 to 41, the display mode of the icon over a plurality of times during the changing effect by the SP reach effect pattern or the SPSP reach effect pattern. In the case of a change, the number of times the icon changes is more likely in the first production period in which the pre-reach production is performed than in the third production period in which the SP reach production or the SPSP reach production is performed. It is done. By doing so, the SP reach effect, the SPSP reach effect, and the icon change effect are less likely to interfere with each other, and the entertainment of the game can be improved.

  The ninth feature of the change pattern determination table for the icon shown in FIGS. 39 to 41 corresponds to the variation effect when the variation effect is executed by the SP reach effect pattern or the SPSP reach effect pattern. When the hold icon is changed to the icon, the display mode is a blue character icon with a lower jackpot expectation than a green character icon or red character icon with a higher jackpot expectation. The point which the change of the said icon tends to generate | occur | produce during the 1st production period when a front production is performed is mentioned. In this way, even when the icon is changed to the blue character icon, it is easy to have a sense of expectation for the icon to change, and the entertainment of the game can be improved.

  Further, as a tenth feature of the change pattern determination table for the icon shown in FIG. 39 to FIG. 41, when the variable effect is executed by the SP reach effect pattern, the hold icon corresponding to the variable effect is the icon. When the display mode is a blue character icon with a relatively low expectation degree of jackpot, the jackpot SP reach effect pattern is the first in which the pre-reach effect is executed more than the lost SP reach effect pattern. The point which the change of the said icon tends to generate | occur | produce during an effect period is mentioned. In this way, even when the icon is changed to the blue character icon, it is easy to have a sense of expectation for the icon to change, and the entertainment of the game can be improved.

  In addition, as an eleventh feature of the change pattern determination table for the icon shown in FIGS. 39 to 41, when a change effect is executed by the SP reach effect pattern, the hold icon corresponding to the change effect is the icon. When the display mode is a blue character icon with a lower jackpot expectation than the green character icon, the jackpot SP reach production pattern is executed more normally than the lose SP reach production pattern. The point which the change of the said icon tends to generate | occur | produce during 2 production periods is mentioned. In this way, even when the icon is changed to the blue character icon, it is easy to have a sense of expectation for the icon to change, and the entertainment of the game can be improved.

  In addition, as a twelfth feature of the change pattern determination table for the icon shown in FIGS. 39 to 41, when the variable effect is executed by the SP reach effect pattern, the hold icon corresponding to the variable effect is the icon. When the display mode is a green character icon that has a higher jackpot expectation than the blue character icon, the jackpot SP reach production pattern performs the pre-reach production more than the lose SP reach production pattern. The point which the change of the said icon tends to generate | occur | produce during the 1st production period is mentioned. By doing so, it becomes easy to increase the player's expectation for the jackpot, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

  Further, as a thirteenth feature of the change pattern determination table for the icon shown in FIGS. 39 to 41, when the variable effect is executed by the SP reach effect pattern, the hold icon corresponding to the variable effect is the icon. When the display mode is a green character icon that has a higher jackpot expectation than the blue character icon, the jackpot SP reach production pattern is executed more normally than the lose SP reach production pattern. The point which the change of the said icon tends to generate | occur | produce during 2 production periods is mentioned. By doing so, it becomes easy to increase the player's expectation for the jackpot, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

  Further, as a fourteenth feature of the change pattern determination table for the icon shown in FIG. 39 to FIG. 41, a change effect is executed by the SP reach effect pattern, and changes to the same special icon during the change effect. In this case, the probability that a change in the display mode of the icon occurs during the first effect period in which the pre-reach effect is executed depends on the type of the SP reach effect. By doing in this way, the change tendency of the said icon can be varied according to the kind of SP reach production, and it becomes possible to improve the interest of the game.

  In the present embodiment, the probability that the display mode of the icon will change during the first effect period is greater when the SP reach A effect is executed than when the SP reach B effect is executed. It's expensive, but you can reverse it.

  In addition, when the variation effect is executed by the SP reach effect pattern or the SPSP reach effect pattern, the display mode of the icon is not changed during the third effect period in which the SP reach effect or the SPSP reach effect is executed. May be. By doing in this way, SP reach production, SPSP reach production, and the icon change production will not interfere with each other, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

  Further, as a fifteenth feature of the change pattern determination table for the icon shown in FIGS. 39 to 41, when the icon changes to a blue character icon with a relatively low expectation degree of the big hit, the blue character icon If the icon changes to a zebra character icon with a relatively high jackpot expectation, the change to the zebra character icon is likely to occur during the pre-reach production. The point which is set so that it is easy to generate | occur | produce during production (it generate | occur | produces in a high ratio) is mentioned. By doing in this way, a player's expectation can be maintained over a long period, and it becomes possible to improve the interest of a game.

  In addition, as a sixteenth feature of the change pattern determination table for the icon shown in FIGS. 39 to 41, when the suggestion effect that suggests that the icon may change during the change effect is executed. In addition, the big hit normal reach production pattern is more likely to execute this suggestion production during the first production period (the execution ratio is higher) than the loss normal reach production pattern. By doing so, it becomes easy to increase the player's expectation for the jackpot, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

  In addition, as a seventeenth feature of the change pattern determination table for the icon shown in FIGS. 39 to 41, when the suggestion effect is executed that suggests that the icon may change during the change effect. In addition, the big hit normal reach production pattern is more likely to execute this suggestion production during the second production period (the execution ratio is higher) than the loss normal reach production pattern. By doing so, it becomes easy to increase the player's expectation for the jackpot, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

  In addition, as an eighteenth feature of the change pattern determination table for the icon shown in FIGS. 39 to 41, when a gaze suggestion effect that suggests that the icon may change during the change effect is executed. In addition, the first effect period in which the pre-reach effect is executed is easier to execute the gasse suggestion effect than the second effect period in which the normal reach effect is executed. By doing so, the normal reach effect and the gasse suggestion effect are less likely to interfere with each other, the player's dissatisfaction with the gasse effect effect can be reduced, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  In addition, as a nineteenth feature of the change pattern determination table for the icon shown in FIGS. 39 to 41, a case where a gaze suggestion effect that suggests that the icon may change during the change effect is executed. In addition, during the third production period in which the SP reach production and the SPSP reach production are executed, the Gase suggestion production is not executed. In this way, the SP reach production, the SPSP reach production, and the Gase suggestion can be prevented from interfering with each other, the player's dissatisfaction with the Gase suggestion can be reduced, and the interest of the game can be improved. It becomes possible.

  Note that when the fluctuating variation effect is executed, the gasse suggestion effect is more easily executed during the first effect period during which the pre-reach effect is executed than when the fluctuating variation effect is executed ( The execution ratio may be high) or vice versa.

  In addition, when the fluctuating variation effect is executed, the gaze suggestion effect is more easily executed during the second effect period in which the normal reach effect is executed (execution) than when the fluctuating change effect is executed. The ratio may be high) or vice versa.

  In addition, as a twentieth feature of the change pattern determination table for the icon shown in FIGS. 39 to 41, in the fourth effect period in which the effect symbol 38 indicating the result of the change effect is derived and displayed, the icon is displayed. The point which is set so that the change of an aspect may not be mentioned. By doing in this way, the useless said icon change production is not performed, and it becomes possible to improve the interest of the game.

  In addition, as a 21st feature of the change pattern determination table for the icon shown in FIGS. 39 to 41, during the operation of the effect agent (decorative members 33 a and 33 b) according to the progress of the change effect, The point which is set so that the change of a display mode may not be mentioned. By doing in this way, it is possible to suppress the fact that the line of sight is deprived by the action of the director in accordance with the progress of the changing stage, and it is possible to suppress the change of the display mode of the icon from being overlooked, thereby improving the interest of the game It becomes possible.

  In addition, you may set so that the change of the display mode of the said icon may generate | occur | produce during operation | movement of the production | presentation actor (decoration member 33a, 33b) according to progress of a fluctuation production. In this case, it is preferable that the display mode of the icon is more likely to change (occurrence at a higher rate) when the director is not operating than when the director is operating.

  Further, during the first effect operation in which the effect agent moves to the first effect position with a small movement width in accordance with the progress of the variable effect, a change in the display mode of the icon occurs. During the second effect operation in which the effect agent moves to the second effect position where the movement width is large, the display mode of the icon may not change, and the direction during the first effect operation is the second effect. You may make it the change of the display mode of the said icon generate | occur | produce at a higher rate than operation | movement (it occurs at a high rate).

  Further, as a twenty-second feature of the change pattern determination table for the icon shown in FIGS. 39 to 41, the change in the display mode of the icon due to the accessory action change pattern is the normal change pattern or the character action change pattern. Change to a display mode with a higher degree of expectation of jackpot is more likely to occur (the rate of change to a display mode on multiple levels is higher than a change to a display mode on one level). Can be mentioned. In this way, the player's sense of expectation as to which icon change effect is executed by which change pattern can be given, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  It should be noted that a change in the display mode of the icon due to the character action change pattern is more likely to change to a display mode having a higher jackpot expectation than the normal change pattern or the accessory action change pattern (display mode one level above) The rate of change to the display mode on multiple levels is higher than the change to), and the change in the display mode of the icon by the normal change pattern is the character action change pattern and the change in the action of the accessory A change to a display mode having a higher expectation degree of jackpot than the pattern may occur easily (the rate of change to a display mode on a plurality of levels is higher than a change to a display mode on one level).

(Large hit announcement production decision process)
Next, the jackpot notice effect determination process of the effect control unit 120m will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 42 is a flowchart showing the jackpot notice effect determination process in the effect control unit 120m.

  First, in step S1443-1, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the icon change pattern is for executing a roulette change pattern. If the roulette change pattern is to be executed, the jackpot notice effect determining process is terminated assuming that the jackpot notice effect is not executed. If the roulette change pattern is not to be executed, the process proceeds to step S1443-2. Move.

  In step S1443-2, the sub CPU 120a refers to the determined variation effect pattern. In step S1443-3, the sub CPU 120a determines the presence or absence of execution of the roulette notice effect and the type of roulette notice effect to be executed. A roulette notice pattern is determined using a table. Details of the roulette notice effect determination table will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Note that the roulette notice effect is similar to the suggestion effect in the roulette change pattern described above, and a roulette with an option that suggests that a jackpot game may be executed and an option that suggests a change of the icon is displayed as an image. A suggestion effect (corresponding to the second suggestion effect) displayed on the device is performed, and an option that suggests that a jackpot game may be executed as a result of the roulette is selected and the jackpot game can be executed It is a production that suggests that there is sex.

  In step S1443-4, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the determined roulette notice pattern is a roulette notice pattern for executing the roulette notice effect. If it is a roulette notice pattern for executing the roulette notice effect, the process proceeds to step S1443-5, and if it is a roulette notice pattern for which the roulette notice effect is not executed, the current jackpot notice effect determining process is terminated.

  In step S1443-5, the sub CPU 120a sets a roulette notice effect designation command corresponding to the determined roulette notice pattern in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c. Thereby, the roulette notice effect designation command is transmitted to the image control unit 150 and the frame control board 180, and processing for executing the roulette notice effect is performed.

  As described above, in the variation effect in which the icon changes according to the roulette change pattern, the execution of the roulette notice effect is regulated. By doing this, it is possible to prevent a plurality of suggestive effects in which the roulette is displayed at the same time from causing inconvenience that the player is confused and to prevent the interest of the game from deteriorating. It becomes possible.

  Note that two types of suggestion effects may be performed at different times so that two types of suggestion effects in which similar roulettes are displayed are not performed at the same time.

(Roulette notice production decision table)
FIG. 43 is a diagram showing a roulette notice effect determination table that is referred to when a roulette notice pattern is determined. In the roulette notice effect determination table, the jackpot lottery result, the variable effect pattern, the distribution ratio (%) of the roulette notice pattern, and the determined roulette notice pattern are associated with each other. The notice effect mode in is described.

The “roulette notice pattern 01” is a pattern in which the roulette notice effect is not executed.
“Roulette notice pattern 02” is “x” that does not suggest the contents of the variation effect as an option, “reach” that indicates the execution of the reach effect, “SP” that indicates the execution of the SP reach effect, and the change of the icon A first roulette image in which “change” is set is displayed, and “×” is selected as a result of roulette.
The “roulette notice pattern 03” is a pattern in which the above-described first roulette image is displayed and “reach” is selected as a result of the roulette.

“Roulette notice pattern 04” is “reach” that suggests execution of reach production as an option, “SP” that suggests execution of SP reach production, and “hot heat” that suggests that a jackpot is likely to be executed. A second roulette image in which “change” indicating a change of the icon is set is displayed, and “reach” is selected as a result of roulette.
The “roulette notice pattern 05” is a pattern in which the above-described second roulette image is displayed and “SP” is selected as a result of the roulette.
The “roulette notice pattern 06” is a pattern in which the above-described second roulette image is displayed and “extreme heat” is selected as a result of the roulette.

  The first feature of the roulette notice effect determination table shown in FIG. 43 is that the variation effect pattern with a high expectation that the jackpot game will be executed is higher than the change effect pattern with a low expectation that the jackpot game will be executed. The point which the suggestion effect in which a 2nd roulette image is displayed is easy to be performed is mentioned. By doing so, it is possible to increase the player's expectation for the type of roulette to be displayed, and to improve the interest of the game.

  The second feature of the roulette notice effect determination table shown in FIG. 43 is that the “hot” option is not selected unless the variation effect pattern is SPSP reach or higher. By doing so, it is possible to increase the player's expectation for the options selected as a result of the roulette, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

  In the present embodiment, when the suggestion effect (corresponding to the first suggestion effect) suggesting that the icon may change depending on the character that appears on the image display device, the display mode of the icon is displayed. A suggestion effect (in the second suggestion effect) that the rate at which the change occurs, an option that suggests that the jackpot game may be executed, and a roulette that has an option that suggests a change in the icon are displayed on the image display device. The ratio at which the change in the display mode of the icon occurs is different. By doing in this way, the effect of the icon change effect can be enhanced by the two types of suggestion effects, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  In the present embodiment, the ratio of the change in the display mode of the icon is higher when the first suggestion effect is executed than when the second suggestion effect is executed (occurrence). However, when the second suggestion effect is executed, the ratio of the change in the display mode of the icon is higher than when the first suggestion effect is executed. It may be configured to be easily generated.

(Example of production of hold icon change production)
A production example of the hold icon change effect will be described with reference to FIGS.

  FIG. 44 is a diagram illustrating an effect example in which the display mode of the hold icon changes in the normal change pattern. As a premise, based on the game ball entering the first start port 14, the first special symbol holding number is increased to "3" and the start port winning designation command indicating the pseudo 2SPSP reach effect pattern is received, and the icon final display Assume that a red character icon is determined as an aspect, a scenario 26 is determined as a change scenario, a normal change pattern 01 is determined before two changes, and a normal change pattern 21 is determined before one change.

  First, in FIG. 44 (a), the effect symbol 38 is variably displayed in a state where the first special symbol hold number is "2" and the second special symbol hold number is "0", and the change effect (variable display of the special symbol) is displayed. Is executed, a CD icon is displayed in the icon display area 31c, and a CD icon is displayed at a position corresponding to the number of holds “1” and “2” in the hold icon display area 31a.

  In this state, when a game ball enters the first starting port 14 and receives a starting port winning designation command indicating SPSP reach (pseudo-continuous two times), as shown in FIG. 44 (b), the hold icon display area 31a When the CD icon is additionally displayed at the position corresponding to the number of holds “3” and the effect time of the changing effect being executed has elapsed, as shown in FIG. 44 (c), the effect symbol 38 indicating the loss is stopped and displayed. The

  Thereafter, when a new variation effect is started, as shown in FIG. 44 (d), the CD icon displayed in the icon display area 31c is erased, and the CD icon displayed in the hold icon display area 31a. Are shifted one by one toward the icon display area 31c, and the CD icon shifted to a position corresponding to the number of holds “2” in the hold icon display area 31a changes to a blue character icon. After that, when the effect time of the changing effect being executed has elapsed, as shown in FIG. 44 (e), the effect symbol 38 indicating the loss is stopped and displayed.

  Furthermore, when a new variation effect is started, as shown in FIG. 44 (f), the CD icon displayed in the icon display area 31c is erased, and the CD icon displayed in the hold icon display area 31a. And the blue character icon is shifted one by one toward the icon display area 31c, and the blue character icon shifted to the position corresponding to the number “1” of the reserved icon display area 31a is changed to the red character icon. Thereafter, when the effect time of the changing effect being executed has elapsed, as shown in FIG. 44 (g), the effect symbol 38 indicating the loss is stopped and displayed.

  Thereafter, when a new variation effect is started, as shown in FIG. 44 (h), the CD icon displayed in the icon display area 31c is erased, and the red character displayed in the hold icon display area 31a. The icon shifts toward the icon display area 31c. After that, as shown in FIG. 44 (i), when a pseudo continuous notification symbol (NEXT symbol) indicating the execution of pseudo continuous notice is temporarily displayed on the middle symbol in the latter half of normal fluctuation, the execution of pseudo continuous notice is notified. Then, the first pseudo variation ends, and then, as shown in FIG. 44 (j), the effect design 38 re-varies and the second pseudo variation starts.

  Thus, when the hold icon change effect is executed by the normal change pattern, the player's sense of expectation for jackpot can be improved with the start of the change effect (special symbol change display), and the game's interest Can be improved.

  FIG. 45 is a diagram illustrating an effect example in which the display mode of the hold icon changes in the symbol action change pattern. As a premise, based on the game ball entering the first start port 14, the first special symbol holding number is increased to "3" and the start port winning designation command indicating the pseudo 2SPSP reach effect pattern is received, and the icon final display Assume that a red character icon is determined as a mode, a scenario 26 is determined as a change scenario, a symbol action change pattern 01 is determined before two changes, and a symbol action change pattern 21 is determined before one change.

  45 (a) to 45 (c) are the same as FIGS. 44 (a) to 44 (c), and a description thereof will be omitted. When a new variation effect is started from the state of FIG. 45 (c), as shown in FIG. 45 (d), the CD icon displayed in the icon display area 31c is erased, and the hold icon display area 31a is displayed. The displayed CD icon is shifted one by one toward the icon display area 31c.

  Thereafter, when the effect time of the changing effect being executed has elapsed, as shown in FIG. 45 (e), a change notification symbol (change symbol) indicating that the display mode of the icon changes to the middle symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed. The effect image imitating lightning bolt from the change notification pattern acts on the CD icon displayed at the position corresponding to the reserved number “2” and changes to the blue character icon, and the variation effect ends.

  Furthermore, when a new variation effect is started, as shown in FIG. 45 (f), the CD icon displayed in the icon display area 31c is erased, and the CD icon displayed in the hold icon display area 31a. And the blue character icon are shifted one by one toward the icon display area 31c.

  Thereafter, when the effect time of the changing effect being executed has elapsed, as shown in FIG. 45 (g), a change notification symbol (special symbol) indicating that the display mode of the icon changes to the middle symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed. The effect image imitating lightning bolt from the change notification pattern acts on the blue character icon displayed at the position corresponding to the number of holds “1” and changes to the red character icon, and the variation effect ends. 45 (h) to 45 (j) are the same as FIGS. 44 (h) to 44 (j) and will not be described.

  Thus, when the hold icon change effect is executed by the symbol action change pattern, the player's sense of expectation for jackpot can be improved before the end of the change effect (special symbol change display). Can be improved.

  In addition, the display mode of the change notification symbol (special symbol) displayed temporarily on the middle symbol is the same when the display mode of the hold icon changes by one step and when the display mode of the hold icon changes by multiple steps. However, the change notification pattern may be displayed in a different display mode (color, shape, size) according to the number of stages in which the display mode of the hold icon changes, or the display mode of the hold icon changes. A change notification pattern including information suggesting the number may be temporarily stopped.

  Also, when the change notification symbol (special symbol) is temporarily stopped and displayed on the middle symbol and the effect image acts on the hold icon, the display mode of the hold icon always changes, but the effect image acts on the hold icon Even if it is a case, you may make it perform the gaze effect which the display aspect of a hold icon does not change. In such a case, when the display mode of the hold icon changes, the change notification pattern of the second display mode is temporarily stopped and displayed at a higher rate than the first display mode, and the display mode of the hold icon changes. If not, the change notification symbol of the first display mode may be temporarily stopped at a higher rate than the second display mode.

  FIG. 46 is a diagram illustrating an effect example in which the display mode of the hold icon changes in the accessory action change pattern. As a premise, based on the game ball entering the first start port 14, the first special symbol holding number is increased to "3" and the start port winning designation command indicating the pseudo 2SPSP reach effect pattern is received, and the icon final display It is assumed that a red character icon is determined as an aspect, a scenario 26 is determined as a change scenario, a normal change pattern 01 is determined before two changes, and an accessory action change pattern 21 is determined up to one change.

  46 (a) to 46 (e) are the same as FIGS. 44 (a) to 44 (e) except that the second decorative member 33b is drawn, and a description thereof will be omitted. When a new variation effect is started from the state of FIG. 46 (e), as shown in FIG. 46 (f), the CD icon displayed in the icon display area 31c is erased, and the hold icon display area 31a is displayed. The displayed CD icon and blue character icon are shifted one by one toward the icon display area 31c.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 46 (g), when the variation effect being executed is in the first half of the normal variation, the blade part of the second decorative member 33b moves upward to emit light, and slash that simulates slash The image changes to a red character icon by acting on the blue character icon displayed at the position corresponding to the reserved number “1”. In addition, since FIG.46 (h)-(j) is the same as FIG.44 (g)-(i), description is abbreviate | omitted.

  In this way, when the hold icon change effect is executed according to the accessory action change pattern, the player's expectation for the jackpot can be improved in the first half of the normal change of the change effect (special symbol change display). It is possible to improve the interest of

  In addition, although the display mode of the slashed image is the same regardless of the number of stages in which the display mode of the hold icon changes, the display mode (color, shape, and size) varies depending on the number of stages in which the display mode of the hold icon changes. In this case, a slashing image may be displayed, or a slashing image including information suggesting the number of stages at which the display mode of the hold icon changes may be displayed.

  In addition, regardless of the number of stages in which the display mode of the hold icon changes, the upward movement width of the blade portion of the second decorative member 33b may be the same, or according to the number of stages in which the display mode of the hold icon changes. The blade part may be moved so as to have different movement widths (the movement width increases as the number of stages increases), or the light emission mode (light emission color) suggesting the number of stages in which the display mode of the hold icon changes The brightness of the blade may be made to emit light.

  In addition, when the slashing image released with the movement of the blade part of the second decorative member 33b acts on the hold icon, the display mode of the hold icon always changes, but the slash image becomes the hold icon. You may make it perform the gasse effect which does not change the display mode of a hold icon even if it is a case where it acts. In such a case, when the display mode of the hold icon changes, the slashed image of the second display mode is displayed at a higher rate than the first display mode, and the display mode of the hold icon does not change. In this case, the slashed image of the first display mode may be displayed at a higher rate than the second display mode.

  In addition, when performing a gasse effect with an accessory action change pattern, the first effect period in which the reach effect is not performed is more likely to generate a gaze effect than in the second effect period in which the reach effect is performed (high ratio) May occur), or vice versa. In addition, during the second production period in which the reach production is performed, the gaze production may not be generated, and during the first reach production (for example, normal reach), the gase production is generated, but the second reach production (for example, , SP reach, SPSP reach) may not cause a gaze effect.

(Example of the icon change effect)
An example of the icon change effect will be described with reference to FIGS.

  FIG. 47 is a diagram illustrating an effect example in which the display mode of the icon changes in a normal change pattern. As a premise, when the reserved memory corresponding to the first special symbol hold number “1” is stored, the start opening winning designation command indicating the pseudo 2SPSP reach effect pattern is received, and the red character icon is displayed as the icon final display mode. Assume that the scenario 23 is determined as the change scenario, and the normal change pattern 31 is determined.

  First, in FIG. 47 (a), the variation effect (special symbol variation display) started in the state where the number of the first special symbol hold is “2” and the number of the second special symbol hold is “0” is finished. A CD icon is displayed in the icon display area 31c, and a CD icon is displayed at a position corresponding to the number of holds “1” and “2” in the hold icon display area 31a.

  When a new variation effect is started, as shown in FIG. 47B, the CD icon displayed in the icon display area 31c is erased, and the CD icon displayed in the hold icon display area 31a. Are shifted one by one toward the icon display area 31c, and the CD icon shifted to the icon display area 31c changes to a blue character icon.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 47 (c), when a pseudo continuous notification symbol (NEXT symbol) indicating execution of pseudo continuous notice is temporarily displayed in the middle symbol in the latter half of normal fluctuation, the execution of pseudo continuous notice is notified. As shown in FIG. 47 (d), the production symbol 38 is re-variable and the second pseudo-variation is started and displayed in the icon display area 31c. The blue character icon changes to a green character icon.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 47 (e), when a pseudo continuous notification symbol (NEXT symbol) indicating execution of pseudo continuous notice is temporarily displayed in the middle symbol in the latter half of normal fluctuation, the execution of pseudo continuous notice is notified. Then, the second pseudo variation ends, and then, as shown in FIG. 47 (f), the effect design 38 re-varies and the third pseudo variation (main variation) is started.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 47 (g), the effect symbol 38 of “7” is temporarily stopped in the left symbol and the right symbol, respectively, and the normal reach effect is started, and the green character icon displayed in the icon display area 31c is displayed. Changes to a red character icon. When the development effect for notifying the development to the SP reach effect is executed, the three effect symbols 38 are moved to the upper right corner of the image display device 31 and reduced in size as shown in FIG. The SP reach production is started. At this time, the hold icon displayed in the hold icon display area 31a is not displayed.

  Then, when the effect period of the SP reach effect ends, as shown in FIG. 47 (i), the effect symbol 38 of “8” is temporarily stopped in the middle symbol, and the three effect symbols 38 are in the center of the image display device 31. When the development effect is displayed that moves and is enlarged, and the development to the SPSP reach effect is executed from there, as shown in FIG. 47 (j), the change of the middle symbol is resumed and the three effect symbols 38 are displayed. It moves to the upper right corner of the image display device 31 and is reduced and displayed, and the SPSP reach effect is started. At this time, the hold icon remains hidden.

  In this way, when the icon change effect is executed by the normal change pattern, the player's sense of expectation for jackpot can be improved in the change effect being executed (special symbol change display). It becomes possible to improve.

  FIG. 48 is a diagram illustrating an effect example in which the display mode of the icon changes in the character action change pattern. As a premise, when the reserved memory corresponding to the first special symbol hold number “1” is stored, the start opening winning designation command indicating the pseudo 2SPSP reach effect pattern is received, and the green character icon is displayed as the icon final display mode. Assume that scenario 13 is determined as a change scenario, and character action change pattern 21 is determined.

  First, in FIG. 48 (a), the variation effect (special symbol variation display) started in the state where the number of first special symbol reservation is “2” and the number of second special symbol reservation is “0” has ended. A CD icon is displayed in the icon display area 31c, and a CD icon is displayed at a position corresponding to the number of holds “1” and “2” in the hold icon display area 31a.

  When a new variation effect is started, the CD icon displayed in the icon display area 31c is deleted, and the CD icon displayed in the hold icon display area 31a is 1 toward the icon display area 31c. Shift one by one.

  Thereafter, when the transition to the first half of the normal fluctuation is made, as shown in FIG. 48B, the character image that appears in the lower right corner of the image display device 31 performs a throwing kiss toward the icon display area 31c, whereby the icon is displayed. This suggestion effect that suggests that there is a possibility of change is performed, and the heart image released by the throwing kiss acts on the CD icon displayed in the icon display area 31c and changes to a blue character icon.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 48 (c), when a pseudo continuous notification symbol (NEXT symbol) indicating the execution of the pseudo continuous notice is temporarily displayed on the middle symbol in the latter half of the normal fluctuation, the execution of the pseudo continuous notice is notified. Then, the first pseudo variation ends, and then the effect design 38 re-varies and the second pseudo variation starts.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 48 (d), the icon may change when the character image that has reappeared in the lower right corner of the image display device 31 throws a kiss toward the icon display area 31 c. A gasse suggestion effect that suggests this is performed, and the heart image released by the throwing kiss is erased without reaching the blue character icon displayed in the icon display area 31c.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 48 (e), when a pseudo continuous notification symbol (NEXT symbol) indicating the execution of pseudo continuous notice is temporarily displayed on the middle symbol in the latter half of normal fluctuation, the execution of pseudo continuous notice is notified. Then, the second pseudo variation is completed, and then the effect design 38 is re-varied to start the third pseudo variation (main variation).

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 48 (f), when the effect symbol 38 of “7” is temporarily stopped on the left symbol and the right symbol, respectively, and the normal reach effect is started, as shown in FIG. 48 (g). This suggestion effect is performed to suggest that the icon image may change when the character image reappearing in the lower right corner of the display device 31 throws toward the icon display area 31c, and the throwing kiss is performed. The heart image released by the above acts on the blue character icon displayed in the icon display area 31c and changes to a green character icon.

  When the development effect for informing the development to the SP reach effect is executed, the three effect symbols 38 are moved to the upper right corner of the image display device 31 and are reduced and displayed as shown in FIG. The SP reach production is started. At this time, the hold icon displayed in the hold icon display area 31a is not displayed.

  Then, when the effect period of the SP reach effect ends, as shown in FIG. 48 (i), the effect symbol 38 of “8” is temporarily stopped in the middle symbol, and the three effect symbols 38 are in the center of the image display device 31. When an expansion effect is displayed that moves and is enlarged and from which the development to the SPSP reach effect is performed, as shown in FIG. 48 (j), the change of the middle symbol is resumed and three effect symbols 38 are displayed. It moves to the upper right corner of the image display device 31 and is reduced and displayed, and the SPSP reach effect is started. At this time, the hold icon remains hidden.

  In this way, when the icon change effect is executed by the character action change pattern, the player's sense of expectation for the jackpot can be improved in the change effect being executed (a special symbol change display). Can be improved.

  In the suggestion effect (this suggestion effect, Gase suggestion effect), the heart image emitted from the character image has a fixed size, but the large-size heart image in which the change of the icon is fixed as the heart image A medium-sized heart image in which the icon change is not fixed may be provided. In this case, in the suggestion effect, a medium-sized heart image is released from the character image at a first ratio (for example, 90%), and a second ratio (for example, 10%) that is smaller than the first ratio. ), A large-sized heart image is released. On the other hand, it is preferable that only a medium-sized heart image is released from the character image in the Gase suggestion effect. By doing so, in the suggestion effect, the rate at which the medium-sized heart image is released is larger than the rate at which the large-sized heart image is released from the character image, and the large-sized heart image is released. It is possible to rejoice the joy of the player at the time of playing, and to improve the interest of the game.

  In the Gase suggestion effect, the heart image released from the character image does not reach the icon displayed in the icon display area 31c, but the heart image reaches the icon but the icon image is displayed. The display mode may not be changed. Further, a pattern in which the heart image does not reach the icon and a pattern in which the icon reaches the icon but the icon does not change may be determined by lottery and executed. Moreover, in such a case, when performing this suggestion effect, the character image and / or heart image of the second display mode is displayed at a higher rate than the first display mode, and the gasse suggestion effect is executed. The character image and / or the heart image of the first display mode may be displayed at a higher rate than the second display mode.

  FIG. 49 is a diagram illustrating an effect example in which the display mode of the icon changes in the accessory action change pattern. As a premise, when the reserved memory corresponding to the first special symbol hold number “1” is stored, the start opening winning designation command indicating the pseudo 2SPSP reach effect pattern is received, and the red character icon is displayed as the icon final display mode. Assume that the scenario 23 is determined as the change scenario, and the accessory action change pattern 31 is determined.

  49 (a) is the same as FIG. 47 (a) except that the second decorative member 33b is drawn, and thus the description thereof is omitted. When a new variation effect is started from the state of FIG. 49 (a), as shown in FIG. 49 (b), the CD icon displayed in the icon display area 31c is erased, and the hold icon display area 31a is displayed. The displayed CD icon is shifted one by one toward the icon display area 31c.

  After that, as shown in FIG. 49 (c), when the variation effect being executed is the first half of the normal variation, the blade part of the second decorative member 33b moves upward to emit light, and slash that simulates slash The image acts on the CD icon displayed in the icon display area 31c and changes to a red character icon. 49 (d) to 49 (j) are the same as FIGS. 47 (c) to 47 (i), respectively, and thus description thereof is omitted.

  In this way, when the icon change effect is executed according to the accessory action change pattern, it is possible to improve the player's expectation for the jackpot in the change effect being executed (special symbol change display). It is possible to improve interest.

  In addition, although the display mode of the slashed image is the same regardless of the number of stages in which the display mode of the icon changes, the display mode (color, shape, and size) varies depending on the number of levels in which the display mode of the hold icon changes In this case, a slashing image may be displayed, or a slashing image including information suggesting the number of stages at which the display mode of the icon changes may be displayed.

  Moreover, the upward movement width of the blade part of the second decorative member 33b may be the same regardless of the number of stages in which the icon display mode changes, or according to the number of stages in which the icon display mode changes. The blade part may be moved so as to have different movement widths (the movement width increases as the number of stages increases), or a light emission mode (light emission color) suggesting the number of stages in which the display mode of the icon changes The brightness of the blade may be made to emit light.

  In addition, when the slashing image released with the movement of the blade part of the second decorative member 33b acts on the icon, the display mode of the icon always changes, but the slashing image is changed to the icon. You may make it perform the gaze effect which does not change the display mode of the said icon even if it is a case where it acts. In such a case, when the display mode of the icon changes, the slashed image of the second display mode is displayed at a higher rate than the first display mode, and the display mode of the icon does not change In this case, the slashed image of the first display mode may be displayed at a higher rate than the second display mode.

  In addition, when performing a gasse effect with an accessory action change pattern, the first effect period in which the reach effect is not performed is more likely to generate a gaze effect than in the second effect period in which the reach effect is performed (high ratio) May occur), or vice versa. In addition, during the second production period in which the reach production is performed, the gaze production may not be generated, and during the first reach production (for example, normal reach), the gase production is generated, but the second reach production (for example, , SP reach, SPSP reach) may not cause a gaze effect.

  FIG. 50 is a diagram illustrating an effect example in which the display mode of the icon changes according to the roulette change pattern. As a premise, when the reserved memory corresponding to the first special symbol hold number “1” is stored, the start opening winning designation command indicating the pseudo 2SPSP reach effect pattern is received, and the green character icon is displayed as the icon final display mode. Assume that the scenario 13 is determined as the change scenario, and the roulette change pattern 21 is determined.

  Note that FIG. 50A is the same as FIG. 47A, and a description thereof will be omitted. When a new variation effect is started from the state of FIG. 50 (a), as shown in FIG. 50 (b), the CD icon displayed in the icon display area 31c is erased, and the hold icon display area 31a is displayed. The displayed CD icon is shifted one by one toward the icon display area 31c.

  After that, when the transition to the first half of the normal fluctuation is made, the same roulette image as the first roulette image in the roulette notice effect is displayed on the lower right of the image display device 31. As shown in FIG. Is stopped, the CD icon displayed in the icon display area 31c changes to a green character icon.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 50 (d), when the pseudo continuous notification symbol (NEXT symbol) indicating the execution of the pseudo continuous notice is temporarily displayed on the middle symbol in the latter half of the normal fluctuation, the execution of the pseudo continuous notice is notified. Then, the first pseudo variation is finished, and then, as shown in FIG. 50 (e), the effect design 38 is re-varied and the second pseudo variation is started.

  In this way, when the icon change effect is executed by the roulette change pattern, it is possible to enhance the expectation for the jackpot game to be executed and the expectation for the icon change effect to be executed. It is possible to improve the interest of the game.

  In the present embodiment, the icon final display mode determination table, the change scenario determination table, the change pattern determination table for the hold icon, and the change pattern determination table for the icon are selected regardless of the gaming state. However, for example, a determination table corresponding to the gaming state may be provided, and the determination table corresponding to the gaming state may be selected.

  In the present embodiment, the pre-reach production is the first production period, the normal reach production is the second production period, the SP reach production, the SPSP reach production, the chance production, and the full rotation reach production is the third production. The period is set to be the fourth stage during the production symbol 38 derivation display, but the setting of the stage is not limited to this.

  Specifically, the first production period is from the start of fluctuation to the first half of normal fluctuation, the second half of normal fluctuation (including pseudo continuous notice) is the second production period, the normal reach production is the third production period, and the SP reach production is in progress. Alternatively, during the SPSP reach production, during the chance production, or during the full rotation reach production may be the fourth production period, and during the derivation display of the production symbol 38 may be the fifth production period.

  The first production period is from the start of fluctuation to normal reach, the second production period is during SP reach production, SPSP reach production, chance production, or full rotation reach production, and the production pattern 38 is stopped during the third production period. It may be a production period.

  The first production period is from the start of fluctuation to the latter half of normal fluctuation, and the second production period is from normal reach to SP reach production, SPSP reach production, chance production, and full rotation reach production. The inside may be the third production period.

  In addition, the start of fluctuation of the production symbol 38 is the first production period, the first half of the normal fluctuation to the second half of the normal fluctuation is the second production period, the normal production is the third production period, during the SP reach production or during the SPSP reach production, The fourth effect period may be during the chance effect or during the full rotation reach effect, and the fifth effect period may be when the effect symbol 38 is stopped.

  In addition, the start time of the variation of the production pattern 38 is the first production period, the first half of the normal fluctuation is the second production period, the second half of the normal fluctuation is the third production period, the normal reach is the fourth production period, the SP reach production is The fifth production period may be set during the SPSP reach production, the chance production, or the full rotation reach production, and the production pattern 38 may be stopped during the sixth production period.

  In the present embodiment, the change pattern of the hold icon and the change pattern of the icon are determined separately. However, the change pattern of the hold icon and the icon are based on the scheduled variation pattern indicated by the start opening prize designation command. These change patterns may be determined collectively.

  In the present embodiment, the hold icon displayed in the hold icon display area is hidden during execution of the SP reach effect or the SPSP reach effect. However, the hold icon remains displayed. For example, while the SP reach A effect is being executed, the hold icon may be kept displayed, while the SP reach B effect is being displayed while the hold icon is not being displayed.

  In this embodiment, the second suggestion effect is executed by displaying the roulette on the image display device. However, the icon is displayed by the normal change pattern in accordance with the re-change of the effect symbol 38 due to the pseudo continuous notice. The mode is changed, and the effect of whether or not the jackpot game is executed and whether or not the display mode of the icon is changed is suggested as to whether or not the pseudo continuous notification symbol indicating the execution of the pseudo continuous notice stops. It is good also as 2 suggestion production.

  By the way, in a conventional gaming machine, for example, a pachinko gaming machine, determination information as to whether or not to execute a special game advantageous to the player is stored, and when the starting condition is satisfied, the stored determination information is determined. Generally, a variation effect according to the result of the determination is executed, and a special game is executed when the variation effect becomes a special result. In such a gaming machine, special information can be executed by displaying execution information (the icon) corresponding to the determination information during execution of the variation effect and changing the display mode of the execution information. There was a thing which suggests sex (for example, refer to JP, 2005-208471, A). However, the gaming machine described in the above document has a problem that the interest of gaming is poor.

  As a first configuration for solving the above problems, according to the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the special game is executed in a gaming machine capable of executing a special game (big hit game) advantageous to the player. Depending on the determination result of the determination means (main control board 110), the determination means (main control board 110) for determining the determination information stored in the storage means, and the determination means Information display means (effects) for displaying execution information (the icon) corresponding to the determination information during execution of the change effect, and change effect execution means (effect control board 120, frame control board 180) for executing the change effect. Control board 120, image display device 31), and display mode changing means (effect control board 120, image display) that suggests the possibility of executing the special game by changing the display mode of the execution information And a suggestion effect execution means (effect control board 120, image display device 31) for executing a suggestion effect that suggests a possibility that the display mode of the execution information changes, and the suggestion effect (present suggestion) There is a first pattern in which the display mode of the execution information is changed by execution of an effect) and a second pattern in which the display mode of the execution information is executed but the display mode of the execution information is changed. The suggestion effect includes a main suggestion effect that is executed when the display mode of the execution information changes, and a gasse suggestion effect that is executed when the display mode of the execution information does not change. , A first variation effect (normal variation effect pattern, a shortened variation effect pattern) in which the first effect (pre-reach effect) is executed, and a second effect (No) that expects the execution of the special game after the execution of the first effect. The second variation effect (normal reach effect pattern) is executed, and during execution of the second variation effect, the execution information is more in the first effect than in the second effect. The display mode is likely to change, and the second pattern effect is more easily executed during the first effect than during the second effect. By doing in this way, it becomes possible to improve the interest of the game.

  Further, as a second configuration for solving the above problems, according to the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, in the gaming machine capable of executing a special game (big hit game) advantageous to the player, the special game is Storage means (main control board 110) for storing determination information as to whether or not to execute, determination means (main control board 110) for determining the determination information stored in the storage means, and determination results of the determination means In response to the change effect execution means (effect control board 120, frame control board 180) for executing the change effect, and the hold information (hold icon) corresponding to the determination information that the change effect is not started, Information display means (effect control board 120, image display device 31) for displaying the hold information during execution of the variable effect as execution information (the icon), the hold information or the execution information By changing the display mode to one of a plurality of special modes (blue character icon, green character icon, red character icon, zebra character icon, rainbow character icon) different from the normal mode (CD icon), the special game is Display mode changing means (effect control board 120, image display device 31) suggesting the possibility of being executed, and the plurality of types of special modes have different expectations for the execution of the special game, The variation effect includes a first variation effect (normal reach effect pattern) in which a second effect (normal reach effect) that expects execution of the special game after execution of the first effect (pre-reach effect) and the first effect. The third effect (SP reach effect, SPS) that expects the execution of the special game rather than the second effect after the second effect is executed after the execution of And the second variation effect (SP reach effect pattern, SPSP reach effect pattern) in which the reach effect is performed, and during the execution of the first variation effect, during the first effect than during the second effect The display mode of the execution information is more likely to change, and during execution of the second variation effect, the display mode when the hold information corresponding to the second variation effect becomes the execution information is The case of the first special mode (blue character icon) is more than the case of the second special mode (green / red character icon) having a higher expectation than the first special mode. A change in the display mode of the execution information is likely to occur during one performance. By doing in this way, it becomes possible to improve the interest of the game.

  Further, as a third configuration for solving the above problems, according to the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, in the gaming machine capable of executing a special game (big hit game) advantageous to the player, the special game is Storage means (main control board 110) for storing determination information as to whether or not to execute, determination means (main control board 110) for determining the determination information stored in the storage means, and determination results of the determination means Information display means for displaying change effect execution means (effect control board 120, frame control board 180) for executing the change effect according to the information, and execution information (the icon) corresponding to the determination information during execution of the change effect. (Effect control board 120, image display device 31) and display mode change means (effect control board 120, picture display device) that suggests the possibility of executing the special game by changing the display mode of the execution information. Display device 31), and the variation effect includes a first variation effect (normal reach effect) in which a second effect (normal reach effect) is expected to be executed after the first effect (pre-reach effect) is executed. A normal normal reach effect pattern) and a second variable effect (pseudo 1 normal reach effect pattern) in which the second effect is executed after execution of the first effect longer than the first change effect, and the first change effect And during execution of the second variation effect, the change in the display mode of the execution information is more likely to occur during the first effect than during the second effect, and more than the first variation effect. The second variation effect is more likely to change the display mode of the execution information during the first effect. By doing in this way, it becomes possible to improve the interest of the game.

  Further, as a fourth configuration for solving the above problems, according to the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, in the gaming machine capable of executing a special game (big hit game) advantageous to the player, the special game is Storage means (main control board 110) for storing determination information as to whether or not to execute, determination means (main control board 110) for determining the determination information stored in the storage means, and determination results of the determination means Information display means for displaying change effect execution means (effect control board 120, frame control board 180) for executing the change effect according to the information, and execution information (the icon) corresponding to the determination information during execution of the change effect. (Effect control board 120, image display device 31) and display mode change means (effect control board 120, picture display device) that suggests the possibility of executing the special game by changing the display mode of the execution information. Display device 31) and first suggestion effect execution means (effect control board 120, image display device 31) for executing a first suggestion effect (suggest effect by throwing kiss) that suggests a possibility that the display mode of the execution information changes. ) And second suggestion effect execution means (effect control board) for executing a second suggestion effect (a suggestion effect by roulette) that suggests the possibility that the special game is executed and the display mode of the execution information is changed. 120, the image display device 31), and the first variation effect (normal variation effect pattern, shortened variation effect pattern) in which the first effect (pre-reach effect) is executed, Including a second variation effect (normal reach effect pattern) in which a second effect (normal reach effect) in which the special game is expected to be executed after the effect is executed, During execution, the display mode of the execution information is more likely to change during the first stage than during the second stage, and the execution mode is displayed when the first suggestion stage is executed. And the rate at which the display mode of the execution information changes when the second suggestion effect is executed. By doing in this way, it becomes possible to improve the interest of the game.

  In the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the game state after the jackpot game is changed according to the type of the jackpot game (special bonus game) and the game state at the time of the jackpot. The game machine may be shifted to the high-probability short-time gaming state or the low-probability non-short-time gaming state or the low-probability short-time gaming state after the transition to the high-probability short-time gaming state after the completion.

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

  In addition, when a game ball passes through a specific area provided inside the big prize opening in a specific round game of the jackpot game, the game ball passes through the specific area after the jackpot game is finished and is shifted to a high-probability short-time game state. If not, a gaming machine that shifts to a low-probability short-time gaming state after the end of the jackpot game may be used.

  Also, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the first special symbol variation display and the second special symbol variation display are not performed simultaneously (in parallel), and the second special symbol variation display is preferentially performed. 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.

1 gaming machine 110 main control board (storage means, determination means)
110a Main CPU
110b Main ROM
110c Main RAM
120 production control board (variation production execution means)
120a Sub CPU
120b Sub ROM
120c sub RAM
120m Production control unit 150 Image control unit (Information display means, display mode changing means)
TI icon (execution information)

Claims (1)

In a gaming machine capable of executing a special game advantageous to a player,
Storage means for storing determination information as to whether or not to execute the special game;
Determination means for determining the determination information stored in the storage means;
Fluctuation effect execution means for executing a fluctuation effect according to the determination result of the determination means;
Information display means for displaying hold information corresponding to the determination information for which the variation effect has not been started, and displaying the hold information during execution of the variation effect as execution information;
Display mode changing means for suggesting the possibility that the special game is executed by changing the display mode of the hold information or the execution information to any of a plurality of special modes different from the normal mode,
The plurality of types of special modes have different expectations for the special game to be executed,
The variation effect includes a first variation effect in which a second effect that causes the execution of the special game to be expected after execution of the first effect and a second effect after the second effect is performed after the first effect. Including a second variation effect in which a third effect that causes the execution of the special game to be expected rather than two effects is executed,
During execution of the first variation effect, a change in the display mode of the execution information is more likely to occur during the first effect than during the second effect,
During execution of the second variation effect, the case where the display mode when the hold information corresponding to the second variation effect becomes the execution information is the first special mode. The game machine is characterized in that a change in the display mode of the execution information is more likely to occur during the first presentation than in the second special mode having a higher expectation than the second special mode.