JP2019042130A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine which can improve the amusement of a game.SOLUTION: In an update performance in which numerical value information displayed on display means is updated for a final numerical value, after the numerical value information is updated to the final numerical value, a specific performance of any of plural types of specific performances suggesting a probability of executing a special game can be executed. The update performance includes a first update performance of updating to the final numerical value, and a second update performance having a case of updating to the final numerical value and a case of not updating to the final numerical value. In a first period in a variation performance, the first update performance and the second update performance can be executed in parallel, while, in a second period different from the first period in the variation performance, the first update performance and the second update performance cannot be executed in parallel.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 50

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  In the conventional gaming machine, when the start condition is satisfied, determination information as to whether or not to execute a special game advantageous to the player is acquired, and the determination information is stored. Then, when the determination condition is satisfied, the stored determination information is determined, and a variation effect corresponding to the result of the determination is executed, and the special game is executed when the variation effect becomes a special result.

  In such a game machine, to increase the interest of the game by executing a timer effect that counts the remaining time until the advance effect which indicates the possibility of executing the special game in the fluctuation effect is performed (See, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP, 2013-198568, A

  However, the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1 still has room for improvement in improving the interest of the game.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the interest of a game in view of the above-mentioned problems.

  In order to solve the above problems, the present invention determines whether or not to execute a special game advantageous to the player, and in a gaming machine capable of executing a variable effect according to the determination result, the display means in the variable effect is used. It comprises: numerical information display means for displaying numerical information; and effect execution means for executing an update effect for updating the numerical information toward the final value based on the determination result, wherein the update effect is the final value The first execution effect up to the time of updating, and the second updating effect having the case of updating up to the final value and the case not updating, the effect executing means has updated the numerical information to the final value in the updating effect After that, it is possible to execute any one of a plurality of types of specific effects that suggest the possibility of executing the special game, and in the first period of the fluctuation effect, the first update In the second period different from the first period in the variable effect, the first update effect and the second update effect can be performed in parallel, while the second update effect can be performed in parallel. And can not be carried out in parallel.

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

It is a front view of a game machine. It is a perspective view of the game machine which made the glass frame open. It is a perspective view of the back side of a gaming machine. It is a block diagram of the whole game 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 a special symbol determination table. It is a figure showing an example of a big hit game end setting data table. It is a figure which shows an example of a special motorized service item operation mode determination table. It is a figure which shows an example of a big winning opening opening mode determination table. It is a figure which shows an example of a special figure fluctuation pattern determination table. It is a figure which shows an example of the prior determination table of a 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 various storage areas of main RAM. It is a figure which shows the main process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the timer interruption process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the input control processing in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the 1st starting opening detection switch input process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the 2nd starting opening detection switch input process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the special figure electric-charge control processing in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the special symbol memory determination processing in the main control board. It is a figure which shows the big hit judging processing in the main control board. It is a figure showing special symbol variation processing in the main control board. It is a figure showing special symbol stop processing in the main control board. It is a figure showing the big hit game processing in the main control board. It is a figure showing the big hit game end processing in the main control board. It is a figure which shows the drawing control processing in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the normal symbol change process in the main control board. It is a figure showing the auxiliary game processing in the main control board. It is a figure which shows the main processing in a presentation control part. It is a figure which shows the timer interruption process in a presentation control part. It is a figure which shows the command analysis process (1) in a presentation control part. It is a figure which shows the command analysis process (2) in a presentation control part. It is a figure which shows the icon change presentation determination process in a presentation control part. It is a figure which shows an example of an 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 fluctuation production pattern determination process in a production control part. It is a figure which shows an example of a fluctuation production pattern determination table. It is a figure which shows the jackpot advance presentation determination processing in a production control part. It is a figure which shows an example of the notice determination table before reach. (A) is a figure which shows an example of a serif pattern determination table, (b) is a figure which shows an example of a step-up pattern determination table. (A) is a figure which shows an example of a notice determination table during reach, (b) is a figure which shows an example of a character group pattern determination table. It is a figure which shows count-up production | presentation determination processing in a production | presentation control part. It is a figure which shows an example of a final count value determination table. It is a figure which shows the example of production of count-up production. It is a figure which shows the timer production determination process in a production | presentation control part. (A) is a figure which shows an example of a change timer frequency determination table, (b) is a figure which shows an example of an event timer frequency determination table. It is a figure which shows an example of the suggestion event determination table for 1 time of timers. It is a figure which shows an example of the suggestion event determination table for 2 times of timers. It is a figure which shows an example of an update pattern determination table. It is a timing chart in case one event timer production is performed during change production in which SP reach production is performed. It is a timing chart in case one event timer production is performed during change production in which SPSP reach production is performed. It is a timing chart in case two event timer productions are performed during change production. It is a figure which shows the example of presentation in which three timer presentation is performed during change presentation. It is a figure which shows the example of presentation in which three timer presentation is performed during change presentation. It is a figure which shows the example of presentation in which two timer presentation is performed during change presentation. It is a figure which shows the example of presentation in which two timer presentation is performed during change presentation. It is a figure which shows the modification of timer presentation.

  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. 1 to 3. FIG. 1 is an example of a front view of a game machine 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention. Moreover, FIG. 2 is an example of the perspective view of the game machine 1 which opened the glass frame in embodiment of this 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 is provided with an outer frame 60 attached to an island facility of a game arcade and a glass frame 50 rotatably supported with 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 where the game ball 200 flows down is formed.

  The glass frame 50 has an audio output device 32 composed of a speaker, a frame illumination device 34 b having a plurality of lamps (LEDs), an effect button 35 for changing the effect mode by a pressing operation, and at least two directions In the embodiment, a cross key 36 capable of pressing in four directions) is provided.

  The audio output device 32 outputs BGM (background music), SE (sound effect), and the like, and performs effects by sound. In addition, the frame illumination device 34b changes the irradiation direction and the light emission color of the light of each lamp so as to perform effects by illumination, and is provided at a plurality of positions.

An effect button detection switch 35a is provided on the effect button 35, and when the effect button detection switch 35a detects an operation of the player, further effect is executed according to the operation. Similarly, the cross key 36 is also provided with a cross key detection switch 36 b 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 35 b (see FIG. 4).

  Further, the glass frame 50 is provided with an operation handle 3 for emitting game balls toward the game area 6 by being rotated, and a receptacle 40 for storing a plurality of game balls. There is a downward slope so that the gaming ball flows down on the side of the operation handle 3 (see FIG. 2). At the end of the downward slope of the tray 40, there is provided a receptacle for receiving gaming balls, and the gaming balls received by the receptacle are driven by the ball feed solenoid 4b, whereby the glass frame 50 is The game balls are sent out one by one to the ball feed opening 41 provided on the back surface.

  Then, the gaming ball sent out to the ball feeding opening 41 is guided to the end of the downward inclination of the emission rail 42 by the emission rail 42 having the downward inclination toward the launch member 4 c. A stopper 43 for stopping the game ball is provided above the end of the downward slope of the firing rail 42, and the gaming ball sent out from the ball feed opening 41 is the end of the downward slope of the firing rail 42. One game ball will be parked in the club (see Figure 2).

  Then, 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 is in contact with the player. Thereafter, when the player rotates the operation handle 3, the emission volume 3b directly connected to the operation handle 3 also rotates, the emission intensity of the gaming ball is adjusted by the emission volume 3b, and the emission is performed with the adjusted emission intensity. The striking member 4c directly connected to the solenoid 4a is rotated. When the launch member 4 c is rotated, the game ball 200 stored at the end of the downward slope of the launch rail 42 is hit by the hit member 4 c, and the game ball is fired to the game area 6.

  When the game ball fired as described above ascends from the firing rail 42 between the rails 5a and 5b and exceeds the ball return prevention piece 5c, the game ball reaches the game area 6 and then freely falls in the game area 6 Do. At this time, due to the plurality of nails and windmills provided in the game area 6, the game balls fall unpredictably.

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

  At the lower left side of the game area 6, the game ball fired (so-called, left-handed) towards the left area of the game area 6 can be won (enter) and fired towards the right area of the game area 6. Three so-called, right-handed game balls are provided with three general winning openings 12 that can not be won, and the right-handed game balls can be won (entered) in the lower right part of 6 of the game area There is provided one general winning opening 12 in which the left hit game ball can not win.

  Here, each general winning opening 12 is provided with a general winning opening detection switch 12a for detecting a winning (entering) of the game ball. Then, when a game ball to the general winning opening 12 is detected, a predetermined number of prize balls (for example, 10 game balls) will be paid out from the payout device for paying out the game balls. .

  In the lower center of the game area 6, the left starting game ball can win, and the right-handed game ball constitutes a start area incapable of winning, and the left starting game ball 14 and the left start game ball And, and the second starting opening 15 which constitutes the starting area where it is possible for the game ball which is hit to the right to be able to win (enter) is provided side by side vertically.

  The second start opening 15 includes a start movable piece 15b constituting a normal electric role (start opening opening and closing device) for facilitating winning of the game ball to the second start opening 15, and a start opening opening and closing solenoid 15c. In the closed state (closing mode), the start movable piece 15b stands vertically by operation of the start opening opening / closing solenoid 15c and the winning balls of the gaming ball to the second start opening 15 are restricted. The conversion control is performed to an open state (open mode) in which the game ball is allowed to win the second start port 15 by tilting 15b. When the second start opening 15 is in the open state, the start movable piece 15b functions as a receptacle for guiding the gaming ball to the second start opening 15. Therefore, the game ball to the second start opening 15 is compared to the closed state. The winning opportunity (winning percentage) will increase.

  Here, the first starting opening 14 is provided with a first starting opening detection switch 14a for detecting a winning (entering) of the gaming ball, and the second starting opening 15 is a winning of the gaming ball A second starting opening detection switch 15a is provided for detecting. Then, when the winning of the game balls to the first starting port 14 and the second starting port 15 is detected, a jackpot determination random number value for performing a "big hit lottery (big hit determination)" described later is acquired.

  In addition to the above jackpot determination random number value, a special symbol determination random number value for determining a special symbol to be stopped and displayed when the game ball is detected to win the first start opening 14 or the second start opening 15 Also, a random value for reach determination for determining the variation time of the special symbol and a random value for variation of the special figure are also acquired. Note that the jackpot determination random number value, the special symbol determination random number value, the reach determination random number value, and the special figure variation random number value are referred to as special view determination information.

  Furthermore, when the winning of the gaming ball to the first starting opening 14 is detected, a predetermined number of winning balls (for example, three gaming balls) are paid out from the payout device. In addition, when the winning of the game ball to the second starting opening 15 is detected, a predetermined number of award balls (for example, one game ball) are paid out from the payout device. The number of prize balls to be paid out when the game ball is won in the first start port 14 may be the same as the number of prize balls to be paid out when the game ball is won in the second start port 15.

  On the left side and the right side of the game area 6, a normal symbol gate 13 is provided which constitutes a normal area through which game balls can pass.

  Here, the normal symbol gate 13 is provided with a gate detection switch 13a for detecting passage (entry) of the game ball. Then, when the passage of the game ball to the normal symbol gate 13 is detected, a random number value for collision judgment for performing a “clash lottery (clash judgment)” described later is acquired.

  Also, when passing of the game ball to the normal symbol gate 13 is detected, in addition to the above-mentioned random number for collision determination, the normal symbol determination random number value for determining the normal symbol to be stopped and displayed, and the variation time of the normal symbol A random number value for common drawing variation to be determined is also obtained. In addition, a random number value for hitting determination, a random number value for normal symbol determination, and a random number value for common drawing variation are referred to as common drawing determination information.

  In the area on the right side of the game area 6, the right-handed gaming ball can win (enter), and the left-handed gaming ball can not win the first big winning opening 16, and the second big winning The mouth 17 is vertically spaced apart (a width through which the game ball can pass).

  The first large winning opening 16 is a first special winning opening and closing opening which constitutes the first special electric combination (first large winning opening opening and closing device) for facilitating the winning of the game ball to the first large winning opening 16 It has the door 16b and the first large winning opening opening and closing solenoid 16c, and the first large winning opening opening and closing door 16b stands approximately vertically by the operation of the first large winning opening opening and closing solenoid 16c, and the first large winning opening 16 The closed state (the closing mode) which regulates the winning of the game ball to the open state and the open state (the opening mode) which allows the winning of the game ball to the 1st big winning opening 16 by tilting the first big prize opening opening and closing door 16b. And conversion control. When the first large winning opening 16 is in the open state, the first large winning opening opening and closing door 16b functions as a tray for guiding the gaming ball to the first large winning opening 16 and therefore the first large as compared to the closed state. The winning opportunity (winning percentage) of the game ball to the winning opening 16 is increased.

  Here, the first large winning opening 16 is provided with a first large winning opening detection switch 16a for detecting a winning (entering) of the gaming ball. Then, when the winning of the gaming ball to the first big winning opening 16 is detected, a preset number of winning balls (for example, 15 gaming balls) are paid out.

  The second large winning opening 17 is a second special winning opening and closing the second special electric role (second large winning opening opening and closing device) for facilitating the winning of the game ball to the second large winning opening 17 The door 17b and the second large winning opening opening and closing solenoid 17c are provided, and the second large winning opening opening and closing door 17b stands substantially vertically by the operation of the second large winning opening opening and closing solenoid 17c. The closed state (the closing mode) which regulates the winning of the game ball to the open state and the open state (the opening mode) which allows the winning of the game ball to the second big prize opening 17 by tilting the second big prize opening opening and closing door 17b. And conversion control. When the second large winning opening 17 is in the open state, the second large winning opening opening and closing door 17b functions as a tray for guiding the gaming ball to the second large winning opening 17, so the second large compared to the closed state. The winning opportunity (winning ratio) of the game ball to the winning opening 17 is increased.

  Here, the second large winning opening 17 is provided with a second large winning opening detection switch 17a for detecting a winning (entering) of the gaming ball. Then, when it is detected that the game ball has won the second big winning opening 17, a preset winning ball (for example, 15 game balls) is paid out. The number of prize balls to be paid out when the game ball is won in the first large winning opening 16 may be different from the number of prize balls to be paid out when the second large winning hole 17 has the game balls.

  In the lowermost part of the game area 6, the general winning opening 12, the first starting opening 14, the second starting opening 15, the first large winning opening 16, and the second large winning opening 17 all have a winning (enter the ball) An out port 11 is provided for discharging the game ball which has not been made out of the game area.

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

  The image display device 31 displays a customer waiting effect image during standby while a game is not being performed, or displays a game effect image according to the progress of the game. Above all, three production symbols 38 (left symbol, middle symbol, right symbol) for notifying the lottery result of the big hit in the fluctuation production described later are variably displayed, and a combination of the particular production symbols 38 (for example, 777, etc.) The stop is displayed, and the big hit is notified as the lottery result of the big hit, and the combination (for example, 289 etc.) other than the specific rendering pattern 38 is stopped and displayed, so that the loss is notified as the big hit lottery result .

  This effect pattern 38 starts the variation display in time with the start of the variation display of the special symbol executed based on the winning of the gaming ball to the first starting opening 14 or the second starting opening 15 (ball entering). , Stop display according to the stop display of the special symbol after the predetermined fluctuation time has elapsed. That is, the timings of the variable display of the effect pattern 38 and the special symbol, and the timings of the stop display of the effect pattern 38 and the special symbol correspond to each other (at the same time).

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, even when the game ball wins (enters) the first start opening 14, it changes even when the game ball wins (enters) the second start opening 15. The same kind of effect pattern 38 is displayed in a variable manner or in a stop manner in the effect. However, when the game ball enters the first start opening 14 and when the game ball enters the second start opening 15, different types of effect symbols 38 are displayed in a variable display or stop display. You may configure it.

  Further, on the lower right side of the display unit of the image display device 31, the three small effect symbols 48 for notifying of the lottery result of the big hit in the fluctuation effect are scrolled in the vertical direction (from the top to the bottom in the present embodiment) It is displayed fluctuating.

The variable display of the small effect pattern 48 is started corresponding to the start of the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, and corresponds to the stop of the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol Will be stopped.
That is, the variable display of the small effect pattern 48 is performed corresponding to the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, and the first special symbol or according to the fluctuation state of the small effect symbol 48 The execution state of the variable display of the second special symbol is notified (suggested) to the player.

  In addition, the small effect pattern 48 is comprised by the symbol which shows the number from "1" to "9" like the effect pattern 38, for example, and the small effect pattern 48 is the stop display of the small effect pattern 48. The game is stopped for a predetermined time in a predetermined mode (loss mode, jackpot mode, etc.) indicating the result of the jackpot lottery. The jackpot mode (special result mode) is a combination of the same small effect pattern 48 such as "777" or a combination of the small effect pattern 48 having regularity such as "357", and the lost mode is that It is an aspect other than.

  Further, in the display area of the image display device 31, among the special map determination information acquired based on the winning of the game ball to the first starting opening 14, the big hit lottery (big hit determination) is not yet executed (not determined) The first reserved icon display area 31a for displaying an icon so that the player can easily grasp the first special symbol holding number (U1) indicating the number of the figure determination information, and the winning of the gaming ball to the second starting opening 15 It is possible for the player to easily grasp the second special symbol holding number (U2) indicating the number of special figure determination information for which the big hit lottery (big hit determination) is not executed (not determined) among the special figure determination information acquired based on A second reserved icon display area 31b for displaying an icon on the screen, and a variation icon for displaying an icon indicating information indicating special figure determination information under execution of a variation display (variation effect), so that the player can easily grasp the icon. Display area 31c is It has been kicked.

  In the following description, the icons displayed in the first hold icon display area 31a and the second hold icon display area 31b may be displayed as “hold icon (special map determination information for which the jackpot determination has not been executed, and the hold information And the icon displayed in the variation icon display area 31c “is the variation icon (the jackpot determination has been performed and the variation display (variation effect) is being executed, and the special icon determination information is being executed. Equivalent to information).

  The decorative member 7 surrounding the display area of the image display device 31 is provided with a wall erected 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 is done.

  In addition, a board illumination device 34a having a plurality of lamps (such as LEDs) is provided on the left and right sides of the decorative member 7, and a signboard of the title (model name) of the gaming machine is provided on the upper part of the decorative member 7. The first decorative member 33a (effect character) imitating the "" is provided, and the second decorative member 33b (effect character) imitating a "sword" is provided on the right portion of the decorative member 7.

  The first decorative member 33a is driven by a panel driving device 33 configured by a solenoid, a motor, etc., and can move in the vertical direction, and the movement in the vertical direction moves the front surface of the image display device 31. It can move. Similarly, the second decorative member 33b can also be driven by the panel driving device 33, and can fall to the left with the lower part of the second decorative member 33b as a fulcrum, and move to the front of the image display device 31. The second decorative member 33b is composed of a sheath 33b1 which imitates a sheath, and a blade 33b2 housed in the sheath, and the blade is moved by the disk drive 33 to move vertically. 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 variable icon display area may be provided on the liquid crystal display. The hold icon display area may be provided in one of the liquid crystal display provided in the decoration member 33a and the liquid crystal display provided in the second decoration member 33b, and the variation icon display area may be provided in the other.

  The first special symbol display device 20 passes the first special symbol over a predetermined time for the lottery result (judgment result) of the jackpot lottery (big hit judgment) to be executed based on the winning of the game ball to the first starting opening 14 The variable display is performed by displaying the first special symbol of the type corresponding to the lottery result in a stop display, and is configured by a plurality of lighting members such as LEDs.

  The second special symbol display device 21 performs a lottery result (judgment result) of a big hit lottery (big hit determination) to be executed based on the winning of the game ball to the second starting opening 15 over a predetermined time for the second special symbol After the variable display is performed, the second special symbol of the type corresponding to the lottery result is stopped and displayed, and is configured by a plurality of lighting members such as LEDs.

  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, when the jackpot is won, “7” may be displayed in a stopped state, and when the player is lost, “−” may be displayed in a stopped state.

  Here, the “big hit lottery” refers to a jackpot determination random number value obtained when the gaming ball is won (entered) in the first starting opening 14 or the second starting opening 15, and for the obtained jackpot determination It refers to a process (jump determination) of determining whether the random value is a random value corresponding to "big hit".

  In the present embodiment, the "big hit" is a big hit game in the big hit lottery that is executed based on the game ball having won (entered) the first starting port 14 or the second starting port 15. It means that you have acquired the right to play a special game that is advantageous to the player.

  In the "big hit game", a special bonus game is a round game in which the first big prize port 16 (first special electric symbol) or the second big prize port 17 (second special electric symbol) is opened. This is done a predetermined number of times (e.g., four times or sixteen times) by activating the accessory continuous operating device for operating the object continuously.

  A predetermined time is set for the maximum opening time of the first large winning opening 16 or the second large winning opening 17 (operating time of the special electric combination) in each round game, and the first large When a predetermined number of gaming balls (for example, nine) are won (entered) in the winning opening 16 or the second large winning opening 17, one round game is ended. That is, in the "big hit game", a game ball can be won (entered) in the first large winning opening 16 or the second large winning opening 17 and a game in which the player can obtain a winning ball according to the entering ball It is. In the present embodiment, a plurality of types of jackpot games are provided, which will be described in detail later.

  In addition, during the variable display of special symbol and during the big hit game (special game) etc, even if the game ball wins (enters) the first starting port 14 or the second starting port 15, the big hit lottery can not be done immediately In some cases, under certain conditions, the jackpot lottery right is reserved.

  More specifically, the special view determination information acquired when the gaming ball is won (entered) in the first starting opening 14 is stored as the first hold to the maximum of 4 pieces and stored in the second starting opening 15 The special map determination information acquired when the ball has won (enter) is stored as a second hold with four as a limit. 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 second hold number, are the first special symbol hold indicator 23 and the second special, respectively. It is displayed on the symbol hold display 24.

  In addition, the LED of the left end of the first special symbol hold display 23 lights up when there is one first hold, and when the first hold is two, the left end of the first special symbol hold display 23 The two LEDs light up. In addition, when the first hold is three, the three LEDs from the left end of the first special symbol hold indicator 23 blink and the right LED turns on, and when the first hold is four, the first The four LEDs from the left end of the special symbol hold display 23 light up. Further, also in the second special symbol hold display 24, the number of holdings of the second hold will be displayed in the same manner as described above.

  In addition, the normal symbol display device 22 provided outside the game area 6 of the game board 2 is a lottery result (judgment (crash judgment) performed with the game ball having passed through the normal symbol gate 13 as a trigger) The result is reported by fluctuating the normal symbol for 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 etc. It is done.

  Here, the "winning lottery" is a random number for acquiring a random number for collision determination when the gaming ball passes through the normal symbol gate 13, and the acquired random number for collision determination is a random number corresponding to "performing". It refers to the process of determining whether or not (hit determination).

  Further, in the present embodiment, “per” means that the player has acquired the right to execute an auxiliary game advantageous to the player in the lottery which is executed based on the passage of the game ball to the normal symbol gate 13. Say. In the "auxiliary game", the start movable piece 15b of the second start port 15 is controlled to be converted into the open state over a predetermined time. That is, the "auxiliary game" is a game in which a game ball can be won (entered) in the second starting opening 15, and a player can obtain a prize ball according to the prize. In the present embodiment, a plurality of types of auxiliary games are provided, but the details will be described later.

  Also, as with the special symbol, even if the game ball passes through the normal symbol gate 13 during variable symbol display of the normal symbol, during auxiliary game, etc., the lottery can not be made immediately, under certain conditions. The right to draw is held.

  More specifically, the general drawing determination information acquired when the game ball passes through the normal symbol gate 13 is stored as a third hold at a limit of four. The number of normal symbols held (G), which is the number of the third hold, 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. Be done.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 2, the glass frame 50 supports a glass plate 52 which covers the game area 6 in a viewable manner in the front (player side) of the game board 2. 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, facing the game machine 1 and left), and the hinge mechanism 51 serves as a fulcrum. The other end side (for example, the right side facing the gaming machine 1) can be turned in the direction of opening the outer frame 60. The glass frame 50 covers the game board 2 together with the glass plate 52, and pivots like a door with the hinge mechanism 51 as a fulcrum, whereby the inner part of the outer frame 60 including the game board 2 can be opened.

  At the other end of the glass frame 50 in the left-right direction, a lock mechanism is provided to fix the other end of the glass frame 50 to the outer frame 60. Fixation by the lock mechanism can be released by a dedicated key. The glass frame 50 is also provided with a door opening switch 133 for detecting whether the glass frame 50 is released from the outer frame 60.

  As shown in FIG. 3, on the back of the gaming machine 1, 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. Further, a power supply plug 141 for supplying power to the gaming machine 1 to the power supply substrate 140, a frame control substrate 180 (not shown) and a power supply switch are provided.

(Block diagram of the entire gaming machine 1)
Next, control means for controlling the progress of the game will be described using the block diagram of the entire gaming machine 1 of FIG. FIG. 4 is a block diagram of the entire gaming machine 1.

  The main control board 110 controls the basic operation (progress) of the game, and receives various detection signals such as the first start opening detection switch 14a, and the first special symbol display device 20 and the first big winning opening open / close solenoid 16c. Etc. 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, and between the main control board 110 and the payout control board 130. The communication is configured to be able to communicate data bi-directionally. Further, the main control board 110 receives a power supply voltage from the power supply board 140.

  In addition, the main control board 110 has a main CPU 110a for performing arithmetic processing, a main ROM 110b for storing programs for game control and various data and tables necessary for game control, and a main RAM 110c serving as a work area at the time of arithmetic processing. It has at least a built-in one-chip microcomputer 110m, an input port and an output port (not shown) for main control, and a RAM clear switch 111a.

  In this input port for main control, a payout control board 130, a RAM clear switch 111a for inputting a signal for clearing the stored contents of the main RAM 110c, and a general detection that the game ball has entered the general winning opening 12 The winning opening detection switch 12a, the gate detection switch 13a for detecting that the gaming ball has passed to the normal symbol gate 13, the first starting opening detection switch 14a for detecting that the gaming ball has entered the first starting opening 14, the first 2 2nd starting opening detection switch 15a which detects that the game ball entered the start opening 15, 15 first large winning a prize opening detection switch 16a which detects that the game ball entered the 1st big winning opening 16, A second large winning opening detection switch 17a is connected to detect that the gaming ball has entered the second large winning opening 17. Various signals are input to the main control board 110 by the main control input port.

  In addition, the output port for main control, the effect control board 120, the payout control board 130, the start opening opening and closing solenoid 15c for opening and closing the start movable piece 15b of the second start opening 15 and the first large winning opening opening and closing door 16b The first large winning opening opening and closing solenoid 16c to operate, the second large winning opening opening and closing solenoid 17c to operate the second large winning opening opening and closing door 17b, the first special symbol display device 20 for displaying a special symbol and the second special symbol display device 21, Normal symbol display 22 to display the normal symbol, 1st special symbol hold indicator 23 and 2nd special symbol hold indicator 24 to display the number of special symbols, normal symbol hold to display the number of normal symbols A display 25, a game information output terminal board 30 for outputting an external information signal, and the like 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 input signals from the detection switches and timers to perform arithmetic processing, and directly controls each device or display, or outputs the result of the arithmetic processing. Send commands to other boards accordingly.

In the main ROM 110b, in addition to the game control program, a jackpot determination table (see FIG. 5) used for a jackpot lottery, a special symbol determination table (see FIG. 6) for determining special symbols to be stopped and displayed, a jackpot end Big hit game end setting data table (see FIG. 7) for determining the later gaming state, special electric combination product operation mode determination table (see FIG. 8) for determining the opening / closing conditions of the big winning opening door, the big winning opening Opening pattern table (see FIG. 9), special pattern variation pattern determination table (see FIG. 10) for determining variation patterns of special symbols, prior determination table for big hit lottery (see FIG. 11), hit determination table to be referred to in winning lottery (See FIG. 12) and the like are stored.
Note that the above-described tables merely list characteristic tables as an example of the tables in the present embodiment, and many other tables and programs (not shown) are provided in advance of the game. ing.

The main RAM 110c has a special drawing special power processing data storage area, a general drawing general power processing data storage area, a number of normal symbol holdings (G) storage area, a normal symbol holding storage area, a stop general drawing data storage area, a first special symbol holding Number (U1) storage area, second special symbol reserve number (U2) storage area, first jackpot determination random number storage area, second jackpot determination random number storage area, number of round games played (R) storage area, opening count (K) storage area, big winning opening winning ball counter (C) storage area, second starting opening winning ball counter (D), starting opening frequency counter, high probability game flag storage area, time saving game flag storage area, high probability game Number of times (X) storage area, number of time saving games (J) storage area, gaming state buffer, stop special view data storage area, stop popular data storage area, effect transmission data storage area, special symbol time counter Special game timer counter, various timer counters such auxiliary game timer counter is provided.
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 and the payout control board 130 to a hall computer or the like of the game arcade. The game information output terminal board 30 is connected to the main control board 110 by wiring, and provided with a plurality of connectors (terminals) for connecting external information to a hall computer or the like of the game arcade.

  The effect control board 120 mainly controls each effect such as in a game or in standby, and controls image display in the image display device 31 and a effect control unit 120m that integrates and manages the contents of the effect of the game A drive control unit 160 performs drive control of a solenoid, a motor and the like in the panel drive device 33, and a lamp control unit 170 performs lighting control of an LED 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. 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 and arithmetic processing is performed, 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. (Send data).

  For example, when the sub CPU 120a receives a variation pattern designation command indicating a variation pattern of a special symbol from the main control board 110, it analyzes the contents of the received variation pattern designation command, and the image display device 31, voice output device 32, board The effect data (effect pattern specification command or the like 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 predetermined effects is determined. Then, the determined effect data is transmitted to the image control unit 150, the drive control unit 160, the lamp control unit 170, and the frame control board 180 to perform control for executing the fluctuation effect.

  In the sub ROM 120b, in addition to the program for effect control, a change effect pattern determination table or the like for determining a change effect pattern for executing a change effect is stored in the sub ROM 120b. Note that the above-described tables merely list characteristic tables as an example of the tables in the present embodiment, and many other tables and programs (not shown) are provided in advance of the game. ing.

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

  The image control unit 150 is connected to the image display device 31, and performs display control of an image in the image display device 31 based on various effect data sent 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 substrate 39 having a bridge function of converting the image data into a predetermined image format and outputting the image data when displaying the image data.

  The general-purpose substrate 39 has a bridge function of converting it into an image format corresponding to the performance of the image display device 31 that displays image data. For example, a 19-inch liquid crystal display device of SXGA (1280 dots × 1080 dots) Of the XGA (1024 dots × 768 dots) 17 inch liquid crystal display device as the image display device 31 and the difference in resolution etc. 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 drawing control unit 151 (VDP: abbreviation for Video Display Processor), a CGROM 152, a VRAM 153, and a crystal oscillator 154.

  The liquid crystal control CPU 150a creates a display list composed of drawing control commands based on effect data (effect pattern specification command etc.) transmitted from the effect control unit 120m, and sends the display list to the drawing control unit 151. In response to this, an instruction to display the image data stored in the CGROM 152 on the image display device 31 is issued.

  In addition, when the liquid crystal control CPU 150a receives the V blank interrupt signal and the drawing end signal from the drawing control unit 151, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a appropriately performs an interruption process.

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

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

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

  The CGROM 152 comprises a flash memory, an EEPROM, an EPROM, a mask ROM, etc. and compresses and stores image data (sprite, movie) etc. consisting of a set 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 specifying a color number for each pixel and an alpha value indicating transparency of the image. The CGROM 152 is read by the drawing control unit 151 in units of image data, and image processing is performed in units of image data of this frame.

  Further, the CGROM 152 stores, without compressing, palette data in which color number information for specifying a color number and display color information for actually displaying a color are associated. The CGROM 152 may be configured to compress only part of the image data without compressing all the image data. Also, various known compression methods such as MPEG 4 can be used as the compression method of the movie.

  The crystal oscillator 154 outputs a pulse signal to the drawing control unit 151, and divides the pulse signal to obtain a system clock for performing control by the drawing control unit 151 and synchronization for synchronizing with the image display device 31. A signal or the like is generated.

  The VRAM 153 is configured by 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 the “drawing frame buffer” and the “display frame buffer” each time drawing is started.

  The drawing control unit 151 is a so-called image processor, and draws the image data stored in the CGROM 152 in the “drawing frame buffer” of the frame buffer area of the VRAM 153 based on an instruction (display list) from the liquid crystal control CPU 150a. Furthermore, the drawing control unit 151 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 or the like) is generated and output to the image display device 31 for display.

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

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

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

  The frame control board 180 performs control to output predetermined audio data to the audio output device 32 based on various kinds of effect data transmitted from the effect control board 120, and turns on an LED or the like in the frame illumination device 34b. Control is performed, and drive control of the effect button drive motor 35b is performed. By the control of the frame control board 180, the audio output device 32 provided in the glass frame 50 outputs a sound, and the frame illumination device 34b is turned on / off, and the effect button 35 is moved in the vertical direction. .

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

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

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

  The payout control unit 131 includes a one-chip microcomputer including 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 to detect whether the gaming 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 process.

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

  The emission control unit 132 has the touch sensor 3a and the emission volume 3b connected to the input side, and the emission solenoid 4a and the ball feed solenoid 4b connected to the output side. The emission control unit 132 receives a touch signal from the touch sensor 3a and performs control of energizing the emission solenoid 4a and the ball feed solenoid 4b based on the voltage supplied from the emission volume 3b.

  The touch sensor 3 a is provided inside the operation handle 3, and is configured of a capacitance type proximity switch using a change in capacitance caused 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 for permitting the firing control unit 132 to energize the firing solenoid 4 a. The firing control unit 132 is configured not to launch the gaming ball 200 in the gaming area 6 unless there is an input of a touch signal from the touch sensor 3a, as a major premise.

  The discharge volume 3 b is provided directly connected to a pivoting portion at which the operation handle 3 pivots, and is constituted by a variable resistor. The discharge volume 3b divides a constant voltage (for example, 5 V) applied to the discharge volume 3b by a variable resistor and supplies the divided voltage to the emission control unit 132 (a voltage supplied to the emission control unit 132). Make it variable). The launch control unit 132 activates the launch solenoid 4a based on the voltage divided by the launch volume 3b to rotate the launch member 4c directly connected to the launch solenoid 4a, thereby playing the game ball 200. Launch into area 6.

  The launch solenoid 4a is formed of a rotary solenoid, and the launch member 4c is directly coupled to the launch solenoid 4a, and the launch solenoid 4a is rotated to rotate the launch member 4c.

  Here, the rotational speed of the firing solenoid 4 a is set to about 99.9 (times / minute) from the frequency based on the output period of the crystal oscillator provided in the firing control unit 132. As a result, the number of fired games per minute is about 99.9 (pieces / minute) since one shot is fired for each rotation of the firing solenoid. That is, one gaming ball is fired approximately every 0.6 seconds.

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

  The power supply substrate 140 is provided with a backup power supply composed of a capacitor, and supplies a power supply voltage to the gaming machine 1 and monitors a power supply voltage supplied to the gaming machine 1, and when the power supply voltage falls below a predetermined value, A power failure detection signal is output to the main control board 110. More specifically, when the power failure detection signal goes high, the main CPU 110a becomes operable, and when the power failure detection signal goes low, the main CPU 110a becomes inactive. The backup power supply is not limited to the capacitor, and may be, for example, a battery, and the capacitor and the battery may be used in combination.

(Description of gaming state)
Next, the gaming state when the game proceeds will be described. In the present embodiment, the state related to the jackpot lottery has "low probability gaming state" and "high probability gaming state", and "non time saving gaming state" as the state related to the start movable piece 15b which the second starting opening 15 has. It has "time saving game state". The state (low probability gaming state, high probability gaming state) relating to this jackpot lottery and the state (non-time-saving gaming state, time-shorting gaming state) relating to the start movable piece 15b can also be related to each other it can. In other words,
(1) "Low probability time short game state" which is low probability game state and time short game state,
(2) "Low probability non-short game state" which is low probability game state and non-time short game state,
(3) "high probability time short game state" which is high probability game state and time short game state,
(4) It becomes possible to provide "high probability non-short game state" which is high probability game state and non-time short game state.
In addition, the gaming state at the time of starting the game, that is, the initial gaming state of the gaming machine 1, is set to "low probability non-short game state", and this gaming state is "normal gaming state" in the present embodiment. It will be called.

  In the present embodiment, the “low probability gaming state” means that the jackpot probability is a jackpot in the jackpot lottery performed on the condition that the game ball has entered the first starting opening 14 or the second starting opening 15. For example, it means a gaming state set as low as 1/300. On the other hand, "high probability gaming state" refers to a gaming state in which the jackpot probability of jackpots is improved compared to the low probability gaming state, and the jackpot probability of jackpots is set to, for example, 1/60 as high. Therefore, in the "high probability gaming state", it is easier to win a jackpot than the "low probability gaming state". 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 the present embodiment, "non-time-saving gaming state" means that the average variation time of the normal symbol corresponding to the lottery result is "time-saving game in the winning lottery executed based on the passage of the gaming ball to the normal symbol gate 13." The game state is set to be longer than the "state", and the opening time of the second starting opening 15 when winning is hit is likely to be set short. For example, when the game ball passes through the normal symbol gate 13, a winning lottery is performed, and the normal symbol variation display is performed on the normal symbol display device 22, but for example, 30 seconds after the normal symbol variation display is started Stop display later. And when a lottery result is a hit, after the stop display of a normal symbol, the 2nd starting opening 15 is controlled by the open mode for 0.2 second.

  On the other hand, "time-saving gaming state" means that the average fluctuation time of the normal symbol corresponding to the lottery result is "non-time-saving gaming in the winning lottery executed based on the passage of the gaming ball to the normal symbol gate 13." The game state is set to be shorter than the "state", and the opening time of the second starting opening 15 when winning is hit is, for example, 3 seconds, longer than the "non-time-saving gaming state". Furthermore, in the "non-time-saving gaming state", the probability of winning a win in the winning lottery is set low, for example, 1/16, and in the "time-saving gaming state", the probability of winning a winning in the winning lottery is high, for example 15/16 It is set. Therefore, in the "time saving game state", when the game ball passes the normal symbol gate 13 more easily than in the "non-time saving game state", the second starting opening 15 is more easily controlled to the open state. Thereby, in the "time-saving gaming state", the player can suppress the consumption of the gaming balls and proceed with the game.

  In the embodiment, the "time saving game state" is such that the variation time of the normal symbol, the opening time of the second starting opening 15, and the winning probability of the winning lottery are advantageous as compared with the "non-time saving game state". It is set. However, the "time saving gaming state" may be set such that only one of the normal symbol fluctuation time, the opening time of the second starting opening 15, and the winning probability of the winning lottery is advantageous.

  Next, details of various tables stored in the main ROM 110 b will be described with reference to FIGS. 5 to 12.

(The jackpot judgment table of the jackpot lottery)
FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a jackpot determination table. Specifically, FIG. 5A is a jackpot determination table of a jackpot lottery triggered by the entry of gaming balls into the first starting opening 14, and FIG. 5B is for the second starting opening 15. It is a jackpot determination table of the jackpot lottery triggered by the entry of the game ball of. In the tables of FIG. 5 (a) and FIG. 5 (b), the jackpot probability is the same.

  As shown in FIGS. 5A and 5B, in the jackpot determination table, the probability gaming state, the jackpot determination random number value, and the jackpot determination result are associated.

  The main CPU 110a refers to the jackpot determination table of the jackpot lottery shown in FIGS. 5A and 5B, and based on the current probability gaming state and the acquired jackpot determination random number value, it is a "big hit". It is determined whether it is "missing".

  For example, according to the jackpot determination table of the jackpot lottery shown in FIG. 5A, when in the low probability gaming state, two jackpot determination random number values “7” and “8” are determined to be jackpots. On the other hand, when in the high probability gaming state, ten jackpot determination random number values from "7" to "16" are determined to be jackpots. In addition, when it is a random value other than the above, it is determined as "loss".

  Therefore, since the random number range of the jackpot determination random number value is 0 to 599, the probability of being determined to be a jackpot in the low probability gaming state is 1/300, and is determined to be a jackpot in the high probability gaming state The probability is increased by 5 times to 1/60.

(Special symbol determination table)
FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a special symbol determination table for determining the type of special symbol to be stopped and displayed as a result of variable display. Specifically, FIG. 6 (a) is a special symbol determination table for losing, and FIG. 6 (b) is a special symbol determination table for jackpot.

  As shown in FIG. 6 (a), the special symbol determination table in the case of loss is acquired when the game ball enters the type of the special symbol display device and the first start opening 14 or the second start opening 15 The special symbol determination random number value is associated with the lost special symbol (stop special view data). In addition, a plurality of lost special symbols may be associated with a special symbol determination random number value so that a plurality of special symbols can be determined even in a loss.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 6 (b), in the special symbol determination table for the big hit, the type of the special symbol display device (the type of the starting opening for which the game ball has won) and the first starting opening 14 or the second starting A special symbol determination random number value acquired when the game ball enters the mouth 15 is associated with a jackpot special symbol (stop special view data).

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

  And at the time of the fluctuation start of a special symbol, based on the type (stop special figure data) of the determined special symbol, the effect symbol designation command as information of a special symbol is determined. Here, as for the effect design specification command, 1 command consists of 2-byte data, 1-byte MODE data to identify the classification of control command, and 1-byte DATA indicating the contents of the control command to be executed. Composed of data and The same applies to fluctuation pattern designation commands and the like described later.

  Here, as described later, depending on the type of special symbol (stop special view data), the gaming state after the end of the big hit game (see FIG. 7) and the type of the big hit game (see FIG. 8) are determined. It can be said that the type of special symbol determines the gaming state and the type of jackpot game after the end of the jackpot game. Therefore, in the column of the special symbol in FIG. 6 (b), the description corresponding to the type of the jackpot game is additionally described.

(Big hit game end setting data table)
FIG. 7 is a jackpot game end setting data table for determining the gaming state after the jackpot game is over.

  As shown in FIG. 7, the big hit game end setting data table includes stop special view data of special symbols, a game state buffer, a time saving game state, a time saving game count (J), a probability game state, and a high probability. The number of games (X) is associated.

  Here, the “playing state buffer” is information indicating the playing state at the time of jackpot winning. And, the gaming state is composed of a combination of a time saving gaming state (or non time saving 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 time saving game flag and the high probability game flag are not set. If the game state buffer is "01H", the time-short game flag is not set, but the high probability game flag indicates the game state information of the high-probability game state and the non-time-short game state which is set. If the gaming state buffer is "02H", it indicates the gaming state information of the low probability gaming state and the short time gaming state in which the time saving game flag is set but the high probability gaming flag is not set. If the gaming state buffer is "03H", it indicates the gaming state information of the high probability gaming state and the time saving gaming state in which both the time saving game flag and the high probability gaming flag are set.

  The main CPU 110a refers to the big hit game end setting data table shown in FIG. 7, and based on the stop special view data of the special symbol and the game state buffer, the time saving game state, the time saving game count (J), and the probability Determine the gaming state and the high probability gaming number (X).

  A feature of the jackpot game end setting data table shown in FIG. 7 in this embodiment is configured to determine the high probability game state until the jackpot lottery is performed 80 times after all the jackpot games end. .

  Furthermore, as a feature of the jackpot game end setting data table shown in FIG. 7, even if it is the stop special view data of the same special symbol, based on the information (gaming state at the time of jackpot win) stored in the gaming state buffer , It is possible to make the setting of the time saving game flag and to make the time saving game number (J) different.

  For example, when the stop special view data of the special symbol is the stop special view data 04 (special symbol 4), the low probability game state and the non-short time in the game state buffer regarding the time saving game flag and the time saving game number (J) If the gaming state information (00H) indicating the gaming state is stored, the time saving game flag is not set after the big hit ends, and the time saving game number (J) is also set to 0 times. On the other hand, if gaming state information (02H, 03H, or 04H) other than the above is stored in the gaming state buffer, set the time saving game flag after the end of the big hit game, and the number of time saving games (J) Set to 80 times.

  As a result, it is possible to change the time saving game count (J) depending on the gaming state at the time of jackpot winning, and to give the player an interest in the gaming state at the time of jackpot winning.

(Specially operated electric part operation mode determination table)
FIG. 8 is a special electric powered accessory operation mode determination table for determining the special winning opening open mode table. As will be described later, since the big hit game is executed based on the big winning hole opening mode table, it can be said that the big winning hole opening mode table indicates the type of big hit game. In the present embodiment, “table” is appropriately omitted and described as “TBL”.

  As shown in FIG. 8, the special symbol stop special view data and the special winning opening open mode table are associated with each other in the special electric combination product operation mode determination table.

  The main CPU 110a refers to the special motorized service product operation mode determination table shown in FIG. 8 and determines the special winning opening open mode table based on the stop special view data of the special symbol.

(Big winning opening opening mode table)
FIG. 9 is a diagram showing the configuration of the special winning opening opening mode table determined in FIG. 8, and the first special winning opening opening and closing door 16b or the second large winning opening opening and closing door 17b is determined by the special winning opening open mode table. The switching conditions of are determined.

  Specifically, it is a large winning opening opening mode decision table group for the big hit that is referred to at the time of the big hit game, and is configured from the first big hit table, the second big hit table, the third big hit table, and the fourth big hit table It is done.

  In the large winning a prize opening opening mode decision table which is shown in Figure 9, the kind of the large winning a prize opening which is opened (the 1st large winning a prize opening 16 or the 2nd large winning a prize opening 17), maximum round game frequency in one big hit game A specified number indicating the maximum winning number for the big winning opening in one round, an opening time from the start of the big hit game to the execution of the first round game, and the maximum opening number of the big winning opening in each round game The opening time of the big winning opening in each round game, the closing time of the big winning opening in each round game, the interval time until the next round game is executed, and the end of the last round game The ending time from the end of the jackpot game to the end of the jackpot is associated.

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

  According to the first big hit table shown in FIG. 9, the first big winning opening and closing door 16b is operated to open the first big winning opening 16 on the right side of the game area 6 up to a maximum of 29 seconds per round. The first jackpot game can be executed. However, when the specified number (9) of game balls win the first large winning opening 16 before the opening time passes 29 seconds, the game of one round is ended. And, when the 16 round game is over, the first jackpot game is over.

  Further, according to the second big hit table shown in FIG. 9, the second big winning opening open / close door 17b is operated to open / close the second big winning opening 17 several times (K = 3) for one round. A second jackpot game can be performed (the second large winning opening 17 repeats opening for 3 seconds and closing for 1 second). However, when the specified number (9) of game balls win the second large winning opening 17 until the maximum opening number is reached, the game of one round is ended. Then, when the fourth round game is over, the second jackpot game is over.

  Also, the third jackpot table shown in FIG. 9 has data set in the same manner as the third jackpot table, but differs in that the maximum number of round games is set larger than the third jackpot table. . Therefore, the third jackpot game is a jackpot game that is more advantageous than the second jackpot game.

  According to the fourth big hit table shown in FIG. 9, the first big winning opening 16 located on the right side of the game area 6 is operated at the maximum of 0 for two rounds (two times) by operating the first big winning opening door 16b. It is possible to execute the fourth jackpot game to open the .052 seconds. However, when the specified number (9) of game balls win the first big winning opening 16 before the opening time passes 0.052 seconds, the game of one round is ended. Then, when the second round game is over, the fourth jackpot game is over.

  Thus, in the present embodiment, there are four types of "big hit games (special games)" from the first big hit game to the fourth big hit game, in which the opening operation of the big winning opening and the big winning opening differs. Therefore, the player can enjoy various special games.

  In addition, the opening time (0.052 seconds) of the fourth jackpot game is shorter than the time (about 0.6 seconds) when one gaming ball is fired as described above, so the first big winning opening and closing door 16b It is difficult to win the first big winning opening 16 even if Therefore, it can be said that the fourth jackpot game is "a disadvantageous opening mode". 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 when one gaming ball is fired (approximately 0.6 seconds), It can be said that "advantage opening mode".

(Special chart fluctuation pattern determination table)
FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a special figure fluctuation pattern determination table for determining a fluctuation pattern (such as fluctuation time) of a special symbol as described later.

  As shown in FIG. 10, the special symbol variation pattern determination table includes a special symbol display device (type of starting opening), a jackpot determination result, a special symbol (stop special figure data), a random value for reach determination, and a special symbol The number of reservations (U1 or U2), the special figure variation random number value, the variation pattern of the special symbol, and the variation time of the special symbol are associated with each other.

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

  Also, in the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 10, the fluctuation pattern (1) (normal fluctuation) is such that the average fluctuation time of the special symbol becomes short when the number of reserved special symbols (U1 or U2) increases. The fluctuation time (T2) of the fluctuation pattern (2) (shortened fluctuation) is set to be shorter than the fluctuation time (T1) of. For example, the fluctuation time (T1) of the fluctuation pattern (1) (normal fluctuation) is set to 12 seconds, and the fluctuation time (T2) of the fluctuation pattern (2) (shortened fluctuation) is set to 3 seconds. In addition, although "4" of the maximum number of balls may be memorized as the number of reserve of special symbol, the variation pattern of the special symbol is to be determined after subtracting 1 from the number of reserve of special symbol As a result, "4" will not be referred to as the number of reservations.

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

  Then, based on the determined variation pattern of the special symbol, a variation pattern specification command of the special symbol is generated, and information of the variation pattern of the special symbol is transmitted to the effect control board 120.

  Here, the variation pattern designating command of the special symbol is composed of 1 byte MODE data for identifying the classification of the command, and 1 byte DATA data indicating the content (function) of the command. In this embodiment, when “E6H” is MODE data, a variation pattern designating command of the special symbol of the first special symbol display device 20 corresponding to the game ball having won in the first starting opening 14 is shown as MODE data When it is "E7H", the variation pattern designation command of the special symbol of the second special symbol display device 21 corresponding to the game ball having won in the second starting opening 15 is shown.

  Further, in the effect control board 120, as described later, the effect contents such as the effect pattern 38 are determined based on the change pattern (the change pattern specification command) of the special symbol. In the rightmost column of the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 10, the effect contents such as the effect pattern 38 and the like are described as a reference.

  Here, as the effect content, “normal fluctuation” and “shortening fluctuation” mean that the plurality of effect symbols 38 fluctuate at high speed separately and stop without reaching to reach, and usually with fluctuation The shortening fluctuation is different in that the shortening fluctuation ends in a short fluctuation time as compared with the normal fluctuation.

  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 production symbols 38 notifying a big hit is temporarily stopped, and the other production symbols 38 perform a fluctuation. Means For example, when the combination of the three-figure effect pattern 38 of "777" is set as the combination of the effect pattern 38 notifying a big hit, the two effect patterns 38 temporarily stop at "7", and the remaining effects are generated. This refers to an aspect in which the pattern 38 is changing. The “temporary stop” refers to a mode in which the effect pattern 38 swings small or the effect pattern 38 is deformed small to make the player appear as if the effect pattern 38 is stopped.

In addition, “normal reach” means reach with a low degree of expectation (hereinafter referred to as “big hit expectation”) in which the jackpot game in which the two production symbols 38 temporarily stop and the other one production symbol 38 changes is executed. doing. In the present embodiment, the "normal reach" does not make a big hit, but the "normal reach" may make a big hit.
In addition, "SP reach" means super reach with a higher level of jackpot expectation than normal reach. For example, it refers to a mode in which the effect pattern 38 that is not temporarily stopped has a special change or a special character is displayed.
In addition, "SPSP reach" is a special reach that takes place after super reach and has a higher jackpot expectation than super reach.
In addition, “all rotation reach” means a mode that changes at low speed in a state where all combinations of a plurality of effect symbols 38 for reporting a big hit are aligned, and in the present embodiment, only when winning in big hit lottery It means the reach to be performed.

  Moreover, "the number of times of pseudo run" means "the number of times of execution of the pseudo continuous notice", and the "pseudo continuous notice" is an effect during the variation display of the special symbol corresponding to the lottery of one big hit. After temporarily stopping the symbol 38 temporarily, the symbol 38 is changed again to mean a notice by a variation mode in which the variation of the rendering symbol 38 and the temporary stop are performed a plurality of times.

(Pre-judgment table of jackpot lottery)
FIG. 11 is a diagram showing a prior determination table for determining in advance the result of the jackpot lottery.

  As shown in FIG. 11, in the prior determination table, a special symbol display device (type of starting opening), a random number value for determining a big hit, a random value for special symbol determination, a random value for reach determination, and special figure fluctuation randomness The numerical value and the scheduled fluctuation pattern are associated with each other.

Here, it is possible to determine in advance "big hit", "small hit", "missing" by the jackpot determination random number value acquired at the time of entering the starting opening of the game ball, special according to the special symbol determination random value It is possible to determine in advance the kind of symbol (big hit special symbol, small hit special symbol, lost special symbol).
Furthermore, since it becomes possible to determine in advance the expected fluctuation pattern (the presence or absence of reach, the type of reach such as the type of reach) by the random number for reach determination and the random number for special image fluctuation, It is possible to include the type of jackpot and the scheduled change pattern.

  The main CPU 110a refers to the prior determination table shown in FIG. 11 and recognizes the special symbol display device (type of starting opening), the jackpot determination random number value, the special symbol determination random number value, the reach determination random number value, and the special figure fluctuation The predetermined change pattern is determined based on the random number value. Then, a starting opening winning combination designation command corresponding to the determined scheduled variation pattern is generated.

  This start opening winning combination designation command is composed of 1-byte MODE data for identifying the classification of the command, and 1-byte DATA data indicating the content (function) of the command. In the present embodiment, when the mode data is "E8H", the first start hole 14 indicates a start opening prize designation command corresponding to the game ball having won, and when the mode data is "E9H", the second start is indicated. A starting opening winning combination designation command corresponding to the game ball having won in the mouth 15 is shown.

The prior determination table shown in FIG. 11 is similar to the special view fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. However, the prior determination table shown in FIG. 11 is used when entering the game ball into the starting opening, whereas the special figure variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 10 is different in that it is used at the start of variation of special symbols. There is. In addition, it is different even if it refers to "the number of reservations" or not.
For this reason, in the prior determination table shown in FIG. 11, although the type of jackpot or reach can be determined, only the determination between “normal fluctuation” and “shortened fluctuation” is impossible (“shown in FIG. Planned fluctuation pattern ").

Further, although the prior determination table shown in FIG. 11 is a prior determination table of the jackpot lottery referred to in the low probability gaming state, although illustration is omitted, the prior determination table of the jackpot lottery referred to in the high probability gaming state is also It is stored in the main ROM 110b.
In addition, in the prior determination table of the big hit lottery which is referred to in high probability game state, it is constituted similarly to the prior decision table which is shown in Figure 11, but it decides beforehand whether it is “big hit” or “losing” The value of the jackpot judgment random value for doing is different.

  FIG. 12 is a view showing a table relating to the normal symbol and the start movable piece 15 b of the second start port 15. Specifically, FIG. 12 (a) is a diagram showing a hit determination table for the winning lottery, and FIG. 12 (b) is an ordinary pattern for determining the type of the normal symbol to be stopped and displayed as a result of the variable display. It is a figure which shows a symbol determination table. Further, FIG. 12 (c) is a common figure fluctuation pattern determination table for determining the fluctuation time of the normal symbol, and FIG. 12 (d) is an opening mode of the start movable piece 15b when the winning lottery is won. It is a figure which shows the starting opening opening mode determination table for determining.

(Changing judgment table of winning lottery)
As shown in FIG. 12A, in the hit determination table, the presence or absence of the time saving game state, the hit determination random number value, and the hit determination result are associated.

  The main CPU 110a refers to the hit determination table shown in FIG. 12 (a), and determines whether it is a "hit" or "loss" based on the current short time gaming state and the obtained hit determination random number value. judge. For example, according to the hit determination table shown in FIG. 12A, when in the non-time saving game state, one specific hit determination random number value of “0” is determined to be a hit. On the other hand, when it is in the time saving game state, it is determined that the 15 random determination values for hitting from “0” to “14” are winnings. In addition, when it is a random value other than the above, it is determined as "loss". Therefore, since the random number range of the random number for collision determination is from 0 to 15, the probability of being judged to be winning in the non-time-saving gaming state is 1/16, and the probability to be determined to be hitting in the time-saving gaming state is 15 It is / 16.

(Normal symbol determination table)
As shown in FIG. 12 (b), in the normal symbol determination table, the presence / absence of a time saving game state, the hit determination result, the normal symbol determination random number value, and the normal symbol (stop common drawing data) are associated. There is.

  The main CPU 110a refers to the normal symbol determination table shown in FIG. 12 (b), and displays the normal symbol based on the current short time gaming state, the hit determination result, and the acquired random value for the normal symbol determination. Determine (stop spread map data).

  Then, at the start of variation of the normal symbol, the main CPU 110a determines a common drawing designation command as information of the normal symbol based on the determined type (stop common drawing data) of the determined normal symbol, and the determined common drawing designation command Will be sent to the effect control board 120.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 12 (d), since the opening mode of the start movable piece 15b is determined by the normal symbol (stop common drawing data), the type of the normal symbol is the open mode of the start movable piece 15 b. It can be said to decide.

(General map fluctuation pattern determination table)
FIG.12 (c) is a figure which shows the common drawing fluctuation pattern determination table for determining the fluctuation pattern (a fluctuation time etc.) of a normal symbol so that it may mention later.

  As shown in FIG. 12 (c), the common drawing fluctuation pattern determination table associates the presence / absence of the time saving gaming state, the lottery result of the winning lottery, the common drawing fluctuation random number value, and the fluctuation time of the normal symbol ing.

  The main CPU 110a refers to the common drawing fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 12 (c), and based on the current short time gaming state, the hit determination result, and the acquired common drawing fluctuation random number value, Determine the fluctuation time.

  Then, at the start of normal symbol fluctuation, the main CPU 110a determines a common drawing fluctuation specification command as information on a normal symbol fluctuation time based on the determined fluctuation time of the normal symbol and determines the common drawing fluctuation specification command Will be sent to the effect control board 120.

  As a feature of the common drawing fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 12 (c), the fluctuation time of the short time gaming state (3 seconds or 5 seconds) is the fluctuation time of the non time minor gaming state (30 seconds or 40 seconds) It is configured to be shorter than.

(Starting opening opening mode determination table of starting movable piece)
As shown in FIG. 12 (d), the start opening opening mode determination table includes stop common drawing data (normal symbol), the maximum opening number of the start movable piece 15b, the opening time of the auxiliary game, and the second start opening 15 , The interval time, and the ending time of the auxiliary game are associated with each other.

  The main CPU 110a refers to the start port opening mode determination table shown in FIG. 12 (d), and based on the stop spread data, the maximum open number of times of the start movable piece 15b, opening time, open time, close time, interval time, Determine the ending time.

  In the present embodiment, in the starting opening open mode determination table shown in FIG. 12D, the starting opening opening mode based on the stop common drawing data = 02 is more advantageous than the starting opening opening based on the stop common drawing data = 01. In the open mode, the start-up opening mode based on the stop pressure chart data = 03 is more advantageous than the start-up opening mode based on the stop pressure chart data = 02.

  Then, as shown in the normal symbol determination table of FIG. 12 (b), when a win is made in the short time game state, stop popular map data = 03 which is the most advantageous opening mode is selected. As a result, in the time saving game state, the start movable piece 15b is operated more advantageously to the player than in the non-time short game state.

(Various storage areas)
FIG. 13 is a diagram showing various storage areas set in the main RAM 110c. Specifically, FIG. 13 (a) shows the special figure determination information (random hit value for determining the big hit, special symbol determination obtained when the game ball enters the first starting opening 14 or the second starting opening 15) FIG. 13 is a diagram showing a special figure determination information storage area in which a random number value, a reach determination random number value, and a special figure variation random number value) is stored, and FIG. 13 (b) is a diagram of each storage unit of the special view determination information storage area. It is a figure showing composition, and Drawing 13 (c) is a common figure judging information acquired when a game ball passes normal symbol gate 13 (a random number value for collision judging, a random value for ordinary symbol determination, common drawing fluctuation) FIG. 13 (d) is a diagram showing the configuration of each storage unit of the common drawing determination information storage area.

  As shown in FIG. 13 (a), the special view determination information storage area stores the first special view determination information suspension storage in which the special view determination information acquired based on the winning of the gaming ball to the first starting opening 14 is stored. The second special view determination information storage area for storing the special view determination information obtained based on the game area and the winning of the gaming ball to the second starting opening 15 and the special view determination information during the variable display are stored The first special view determination information suspension storage area and the second special view determination information suspension storage area are respectively divided from the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit. There is.

  In addition, the number of undecided special map determination information stored in the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit of the first special view determination information suspension storage area becomes the first special symbol reserve number (U1), and these are not determined The number of pending icons corresponding to the special view determination information is displayed in the first pending icon display area 31a, and the number of undetermined special view determination information items stored in the second special view determination information pending storage area is the second special symbol It becomes the number of reservations (U2), and the number of suspension icons corresponding to the undetermined special figure determination information is displayed in the second reserve icon display area 31b, and the variation display (variation effect) stored in the special figure execution storage area The variation icon corresponding to the special figure determination information being executed is displayed in the variation icon display area 31c.

  As shown in FIG. 13 (b), each storage unit is a jackpot determination random number storage area for storing a jackpot determination random number value, and a special symbol determination random for storing a special symbol determination random number value. It is divided into a numeric storage area, a reach determination random number storage area for storing a reach determination random number value, and a special figure variation random number storage area for storing a special figure variation random number value.

  Then, when the gaming ball enters the first starting opening 14 and the special view determination information is acquired, the special view determination information is among the first to fourth storage portions of the first special view determination information suspension storage area. The acquired special map determination information is stored in the storage unit with the smallest number which is not stored. Further, when the game ball enters the second starting opening 15 and the special view determination information is acquired, the special view determination information is among the first to fourth storage units of the second special view determination information suspension storage area. The acquired special map determination information is stored in the storage unit with the smallest number which is not stored.

  In the special view execution storage area, the special view determination information stored in the first storage of the first special view determination information suspension storage area is shifted when the start condition of the variable display of the first special symbol is satisfied, the first special It is referred to execute the variable display of the symbol. Further, when the start condition of the variable display of the second special symbol is satisfied, the special view determination information stored in the first storage unit of the second special view determination information suspension storage area is shifted, and the variable display of the second special symbol Referenced to perform.

  As shown in FIG. 13C, the common drawing determination information storage area is a common drawing determination information suspension storage area in which the common drawing determination information acquired based on the passage of the gaming ball to the normal symbol gate 13 is stored; The common drawing determination storage area stores the common drawing determination information under execution of the variable display, and the common drawing determination information suspension storage area is divided from the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit. In addition, the number of the undecided general drawing determination information stored in the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit of the common drawing determination information storage area is the normal symbol holding number (G).

  As shown in FIG. 13 (d), each storage unit is a random number storage area for collision determination for storing a random number value for collision determination and a normal symbol determination random for storing a random value for ordinary symbol determination. It is divided into a numerical storage area and a common drawing fluctuation random number storage area for storing a common drawing fluctuation random value. Then, when the gaming ball passes through the normal symbol gate 13 and the common drawing determination information is acquired, the common drawing determination information is not stored among the first to fourth storage sections of the common drawing determination information suspension storage area. The common drawing determination information acquired is stored in the storage unit with the smallest number.

  In the common drawing execution storage area, when the start condition of the fluctuation display of the normal symbol is satisfied, the common drawing judgment information stored in the first storage unit of the common drawing judgment information suspension storage area is shifted, and the fluctuation display of the normal symbol is displayed. Referenced to run.

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

(Main processing of main control board)
Main processing of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing main processing in the main control board 110.

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

  First, the main CPU 110a performs an initialization process configured by steps S1 to S15. Specifically, in step S1, the main CPU 110a permits access to the main RAM 110c.

  In step S2, the main CPU 110a determines whether a backup flag indicating that power is restored is set in the main RAM 110c. If the backup flag is set, the process proceeds to step S3. If the backup flag is not set, the process proceeds to step S12.

  In step S3, the main CPU 110a calculates the checksum of the main RAM 110c, and in step S4, compares the checksum stored in the main RAM 110c at the previous power-off with the newly calculated checksum, and the checksum It is judged whether it is normal or not. If the checksum is normal, the process proceeds to step S6. If the checksum is not normal, the data stored in the RAM 110c has an abnormality (the control state before power-off can not be restored normally) As processing, the process moves to step S12.

  In step S6, the main CPU 110a determines whether the RAM clear switch 111a is on. If the RAM clear switch 111a is not turned on, the process proceeds to step S7 to perform processing at the time of power restoration, and if the RAM clear switch 111a is turned on, the process at power on is performed The processing moves to step S13 as.

  In step S7, the main CPU 110a clears the backup flag and the checksum stored in the main RAM 110c, and performs setting of the RAM when power is restored. By performing this process, the progress state (control state) of the game is restored (restored) to the state before the power was turned off, so it is possible to resume the game from the state before the power is turned off.

  In step S8, the main CPU 110a performs initial setting of devices around the CPU. Specifically, the output setting to the effect control board 120, the setting of the CTC (Counter Timer Circuit) to be used, the interrupt timer (4 milliseconds) of the CTC to be used, etc. are set.

  In step S9, the main CPU 110a sets a power recovery specification command indicating that the game control state has been restored and the gaming state before the power failure occurs in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c, and the process is performed in step S20. Move. As a result, a power recovery specification command is transmitted to the effect control board 120, and the effect control board 120 performs processing for executing a power recovery notification.

  Note that with the power recovery notification, a power recovery screen (image) indicating that the power is restored is displayed on the image display device 31, or a power recovery notification sound indicating that the power is recovered from the audio output device 32 is output. It is to

  Note that the gaming state designation command indicating the current gaming state may be transmitted before or after the power recovery designation command is transmitted without including the information indicating the current gaming state in the power recovery designation command.

  In step S10, main CPU 110a sets a special symbol storage specification command indicating the first special symbol storage number (U1) and the second special symbol storage number (U2) in the effect transmission data storage area of main RAM 110c. As a result, a special symbol storage specification command is transmitted to the effect control board 120, and the effect control board 120 can grasp the number of special symbol holdings, and the image display device 31 displays the first holding icon and the second holding icon. A process for displaying the will be performed.

  In step S11, the main CPU 110a sets a normal symbol storage designation command indicating the normal symbol retention number (G) in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. Thus, the normal symbol storage designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120, and the effect control board 120 can grasp the number of normal symbol storage.

  In step S12, the main CPU 110a clears the entire area of the main RAM 110c, performs setting of the RAM at power on, and shifts the process to step S14.

  In step S13, the main CPU 110a clears the use area of the main RAM 110c, performs setting of the RAM when power is turned on, and shifts the process to step S14. By performing this process, the game progressing state (control state) is initialized to the initial state.

  In step S14, the main CPU 110a performs initial setting of devices around the CPU. Specifically, the output setting to the effect control board 120, the setting of the CTC (Counter Timer Circuit) to be used, the interrupt timer (4 milliseconds) of the CTC to be used, etc. are set.

  In step S15, the main CPU 110a sets a power on designation command indicating that the control state of the game has been initialized (cleared RAM) in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c, and shifts the process to step S20. Thus, the power on designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120, and the effect control board 120 performs processing for executing the power on notification.

  Note that the power-on notification displays a power-on screen (image) indicating that the image display device 31 is turned on, or a RAM clear notification indicating that the main RAM 110c has been initialized from the audio output device 32. It is to output sound.

  In step S20, the main CPU 110a performs processing for updating the reach determination random number value for determining the variation pattern (variation time) of the special symbol and the special figure variation random number value, and in step S30 for jackpot determination The initial random number value, the initial random number value for special symbol determination, the initial random number value for collision determination, and the initial random number value for ordinary symbol determination are updated.

  In step S31, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not a power failure has occurred. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the power failure detection signal is input from the power failure detection circuit provided on the power supply substrate 140. If a power failure occurs, the process proceeds to step S32. If a power failure does not occur, the process proceeds to step S20 so that the process loops.

  In step S32, main CPU 110a prohibits timer interruption, clears the output port in step S33, calculates the checksum of main RAM 110c in step S34, and sets it in a predetermined area of main RAM 110c, step S35. At step S45, the backup flag to be referred to at the time of recovery from the power supply interruption is set in a predetermined area of the main RAM 110c, access to the main RAM 110c is inhibited, and the supply of power supply voltage is waited for completely.

  It should be noted that although the checksum of the entire use area of the main RAM 110c is calculated and compared when the power is cut off or when the power is turned on, the check of all the areas including the unused area is performed. The sum may be calculated and compared.

(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 flowchart showing timer interrupt processing in the main control board 110.

  The clock pulse generation circuit provided on the main control board 110 generates clock pulses at predetermined intervals (4 milliseconds), whereby timer interrupt processing described below is executed.

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

  At step S110, main CPU 110a performs time control processing. Specifically, the special symbol time counter update process, the special game timer counter update process such as the special electric character opening time, etc., the ordinary symbol time counter update process, the open / close time update process of the start movable piece 15b, etc. A process of updating (subtracting 1) various timer counters is performed.

  In step S120, the main CPU 110a performs random number update processing. Specifically, a process is performed to update the jackpot determination random number value, the special symbol determination random number value, the hit determination random number value, the normal symbol determination random number value, and the common drawing variation random number value. More specifically, each random number value and the random number counter are incremented by one. When the added random number counter exceeds the maximum value of the random number range (when the random number counter makes one revolution), the random number counter is returned to 0, and the respective random number values are newly updated from the initial random number value at that time. .

  In step S130, the main CPU 110a performs initial random number value update processing. Specifically, a process is performed to update (add 1) the jackpot determination initial random number value, the special symbol determination initial random number value, the hit determination initial random number value, and the normal symbol determination initial random number value.

  At step S200, main CPU 110a performs input control processing. Specifically, the general winning opening detection switch 12a, the first large winning opening detection switch 16a, the second large winning opening detection switch 17a, the first starting opening detection switch 14a, the second starting opening detection switch 15a, the gate detection switch 13a It is determined whether or not the various switches have been input, and if there is an input, processing for setting predetermined data is performed. The details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  At step S300, main CPU 110a performs special image special power control processing. Specifically, processing is performed to control the jackpot lottery, the variation display of the special symbol, the opening and closing of the first large winning opening 16 or the second large winning opening 17, changes in the gaming state, and the like. The details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S400, the main CPU 110a performs a computer program control process. Specifically, a process of controlling the winning lottery, the variable display of the normal symbol, the opening and closing of the start movable piece 15b and the like is performed. The details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S500, the main CPU 110a performs payout control processing. Specifically, with reference to each winning ball counter, a payout amount designation command corresponding to various winning openings is generated and set in the transmission buffer of the main RAM 110c. As a result, a payout amount designation command is transmitted to the payout control board 130, and a process for paying out the game balls of the number according to the payout amount designation command from the payout device is performed.

  In step S600, the main CPU 110a performs game progression data creation processing. Specifically, the external information signal output from the game information output terminal board 30, the drive data of the start opening and closing solenoid 15c, the drive data of the first large winning opening and closing solenoid 16c, and the drive data of the second large winning opening and closing solenoid 17c , Display data of the first special symbol display device 20, display data of the second special symbol display device 21, display data of the normal symbol display device 22, display data of the first special symbol hold display 23, second special symbol hold display A process of creating output data relating to the game progress such as display data of the container 24 and display data of the normal symbol hold display 25 is performed.

  At step S700, main CPU 110a performs output control processing. Specifically, the external information signal created in step S600 or step S660, various drive data, and various display data are output. Also, processing for transmitting a command set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c or the transmission buffer to the effect control board 120 or the payout control board 130 is also performed.

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

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

  At step S210, main CPU 110a performs general winning opening detection switch input processing. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the detection signal is input from the general winning opening detection switch 12a, and when the detection signal is input, processing is performed to add 1 to the winning ball counter for the general winning opening.

  In step S220, the main CPU 110a performs a special winning opening detection switch input process. Specifically, it is determined whether or not a detection signal is input from the first large winning opening detection switch 16a or the second large winning opening detection switch 17a, and when the detection signal is input, it is for the special winning opening A process of adding one to the winning ball counter is performed.

  In step S230, the main CPU 110a performs a first starting opening detection switch input process. Specifically, it is determined whether or not a detection signal is input from the first start opening detection switch 14a, and when the detection signal is input, 1 is added to the prize ball counter for the first start opening, and the first special If the number of symbol holdings (U1) is less than four, the first special symbol holding number (U1) is incremented by one and special drawing determination information is acquired to obtain a predetermined storage unit of the special drawing determination information storage area (first Processing is performed when stored in the storage unit to the fourth storage unit). The details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S240, the main CPU 110a performs second start port detection switch input processing. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the detection signal from the second starting opening detection switch 15a is input, and when the detection signal is input, 1 is added to the award ball counter for the second starting opening, and the second If the number of special symbol holdings (U2) is less than 4, the second special symbol holding number (U2) is incremented by 1 and special drawing determination information is acquired to obtain a predetermined storage section of the special drawing determination information storage area (first The processing to be stored in the storage unit to the fourth storage unit is performed. The details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S250, the main CPU 110a performs gate detection switch input processing, and ends the current input control processing. Specifically, it is determined whether or not a detection signal is input from the gate detection switch 13a, and when the detection signal is input, if the number of symbol holding numbers (G) is less than 4, the number of normal symbol holding numbers (G) is 1 is added, and the common drawing determination information is acquired and stored in a predetermined storage unit (first storage unit to fourth storage unit) of the common drawing determination information storage area.

(First start port detection switch input processing of main control board)
The first starting opening detection switch input process of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 17 is a flow chart showing a first starting opening detection switch input process in the main control board 110.

  First, in step S230-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not a detection signal is input from the first starting opening detection switch 14a. If the detection signal is input, the process proceeds to step S230-2, and if the detection signal is not input, the current first start port detection switch input process is ended.

  In step S230-2, the main CPU 110a performs a process of adding 1 to the winning ball counter (three winning ball counter) for the first starting opening used for the winning ball and updating it.

  At step S230-3, main CPU 110a determines whether or not the first special symbol holding number (U1) is less than four. If the first special symbol holding number (U1) is less than 4, move the process to step S230-4, and if the first special symbol holding number (U1) is not less than 4, the current first starting opening End detection switch input processing.

  In step S230-4, main CPU 110a adds “1” to the first special symbol holding number (U1) and stores it, and in step S230-5, stores the special symbol holding number (U1) for the first special symbol holding number. The designated command is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. As a result, the special symbol storage designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120, and processing such as displaying the first hold icon on the image display device 31 can be performed.

  In step S230-6, main CPU 110a acquires special map determination information and searches for an available storage unit in order from the first storage unit in the first special map determination information storage area, and stores the available storage unit. It stores the special map judgment information acquired in

  At step S230-7, main CPU 110a performs predetermination processing. Specifically, with reference to the preliminary determination table of the jackpot lottery shown in FIG. 11, the type of special symbol display device, the jackpot determination random number value acquired this time, the special symbol determination random number value, the reach determination random number value, A process of determining a scheduled change pattern is performed based on the special figure change random number value.

  In step S230-8, main CPU 110a sets the start opening winning combination designation command indicating the scheduled fluctuation pattern determined in the above-described predetermination process of step S230-7 in the effect transmission data storage area of main RAM 110c. 1) The start port detection switch input process is ended.

  As a result, the starting opening winning combination designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120, and before the variation display of the special symbol triggered by the game ball winning to the first starting opening 14 this time is started (1 or It is possible to execute pre-reading effect (for expecting execution of the jackpot game) to predict that there is a possibility that the jackpot game may be executed (over the variation display of a plurality of special symbols).

(Second start port detection switch input processing of main control board)
The second start port detection switch input process of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 18 is a flow chart showing a second starting opening detection switch input process in the main control board 110.

  First, in step S240-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not a detection signal is input from the second starting opening detection switch 15a. If the detection signal is input, the process proceeds to step S240-2, and if the detection signal is not input, the present second start port detection switch input process is ended.

  In step S240-2, the main CPU 110a performs a process of adding 1 to a winning ball counter (one winning ball counter) for the second starting opening used for a winning ball and updating it.

  In step S240-3, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not an auxiliary game is currently in progress. If the auxiliary game is not in progress, the process proceeds to step S240-5. If the auxiliary game is in progress, the second starting opening winning ball counter (D) is updated by adding 1 in step S240-4.

  At step S240-5, main CPU 110a determines whether the second special symbol holding number (U2) is less than four. If the second special symbol holding number (U2) is less than 4, move the process to step S240-6, and if the second special symbol holding number (U2) is not less than 4, the current second starting opening End detection switch input processing.

  At step S240-6, main CPU 110a adds “1” to the second special symbol holding number (U2) and stores it, and at step S240-7, stores the special symbol holding number (U2) for the second special symbol holding number (U2). The designated command is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. As a result, a special symbol storage designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120, and processing such as displaying a second hold icon on the image display device 31 can be performed.

  In step S240-8, main CPU 110a acquires special view determination information and searches for an available storage unit in order from the first storage unit in the second special view determination information storage area, and stores the available storage unit. It stores the special map judgment information acquired in

  At step S240-9, the main CPU 110a performs predetermination processing. Specifically, with reference to the preliminary determination table of the jackpot lottery shown in FIG. 11, the type of special symbol display device, the jackpot determination random number value acquired this time, the special symbol determination random number value, the reach determination random number value, A process of determining a scheduled change pattern is performed based on the special figure change random number value.

  In step S240-10, main CPU 110a sets a start opening winning combination designation command indicating the scheduled fluctuation pattern determined in the above-described predetermination process of step S240-9 in the effect transmission data storage area of main RAM 110c. [2] The start port detection switch input process is ended.

  As a result, the starting opening winning combination designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120, and before the variation display of the special symbol triggered by the winning of the game ball to the second starting opening 15 is started (1 or It is possible to execute pre-reading effect (for expecting execution of the jackpot game) to predict that there is a possibility that the jackpot game may be executed (over the variation display of a plurality of special symbols).

(Special drawing special power control processing of main control board)
The special electric power control process of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing the special figure charge control process in the main control board 110.

  First, in step S301, the main CPU 110a loads the special figure special power process data, and if special figure special power process data = 0, shifts the process to the special symbol storage determination process (step S310), and special figure special power process data = 1 If so, the process is transferred to the special symbol variation process (step S320), if the special figure special power process data = 2, the process is transferred to the special symbol stop process (step S330), if the special figure special power process data = 3, the big hit The processing is shifted to the game processing (step S340), and when the special figure special power processing data = 4, the processing is shifted to the jackpot game ending processing (step S350).

  Since this "special figure special power process data" is set as needed in each subroutine of the special figure special power control process as described later, it is possible to appropriately process the subroutine necessary for the progress of the game. Become.

  In step S310, main CPU 110a performs special symbol storage determination processing, and ends the current special image special power control processing. Specifically, a jackpot determination process, a special symbol determination process for determining a special symbol to be stopped and displayed, and a variation time determination process for determining a variation time of the special symbol are performed. The details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  At step S320, main CPU 110a performs special symbol variation processing, and ends the current special image special power control processing. Specifically, processing is performed to determine whether or not the variation time of the special symbol has elapsed, and when the variation time of the special symbol has elapsed, processing for transitioning to the special symbol stop processing in step S330 is performed. The details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  At step S330, main CPU 110a performs special symbol stop processing, and ends the special figure special power control processing of this time. Specifically, while performing processing corresponding to the special symbols (big hit symbol, lost symbol) stopped and displayed, the short game count (J), the short game flag, the high probability game count (X), the high probability game flag Perform processing to set. The details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  At step S340, main CPU 110a performs a jackpot game process, and ends the current special image special power control process. Specifically, processing to control the jackpot game is performed. The details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S350, the main CPU 110a performs a jackpot game end process, and ends the current special electric power control process. Specifically, while determining the probability gaming state of either the high probability gaming state or the low probability gaming state, processing is performed to determine the gaming state of either the time saving game state or the non-time short playing state . The details will be described later with reference to FIG.

(Special symbol memory judgment processing of main control board)
The special symbol storage determination process of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing the special symbol storage determination process in the main control board 110.

  First, in step S310-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the variation display of the special symbol is in progress. If the special symbol is being displayed in a variable display (special symbol time counter ≠ 0), the current special symbol storage determination process is ended, and if the special symbol is not displayed in a variable display (special symbol time counter = 0), The process moves to step S310-2.

  In step S310-2, the main CPU 110a determines whether the second special symbol holding number (U2) is one or more. If the second special symbol holding number (U2) is 1 or more, the process proceeds to step S310-3; if the second special symbol holding number (U2) is not 1 or more, the process proceeds to step S310-4 Transfer.

  At step S310-3, main CPU 110a subtracts 1 from the second special symbol holding number (U2) for updating, and shifts the process to step S310-6.

  At step S310-4, main CPU 110a determines whether the first special symbol holding number (U1) is one or more. If it is determined that the first special symbol holding number (U1) is one or more, the process proceeds to step S310-5, and if the first special symbol holding number (U1) is not one or more, step S318- Transfer the process to 1.

  In step S310-5, the main CPU 110a subtracts 1 from the first special symbol holding number (U1) for updating, and shifts the processing to step S310-6.

  In step S310-6, main CPU 110a determines the special figure determination stored in the special figure determination information reserve storage area corresponding to the special symbol reserve number (U) subtracted in step S310-3 or step S310-5. Shift information (memory area shift). Specifically, each special figure determination information stored in the first storage section to the fourth storage section in the first special figure determination information storage area or the second special figure determination information storage area is stored one before Shift to the department. Here, the special view determination information stored in the first storage unit is shifted to the special view execution storage area (the zeroth storage unit). At this time, the special drawing determination information used in the previous variable symbol display of the special symbol that has already been written in the special drawing execution storage area (the 0th storage section) is deleted.

  In the present embodiment, the second special symbol holding number (U2) is subtracted in preference to the first special symbol holding number (U1), but in the order of winning the starting opening, the first special symbol The number of reservations (U1), the number of second special symbols may be subtracted (U2), or the number of first special symbols held (U1) may be subtracted in preference to the number of second special symbols held (U2) You may do it.

  Main CPU 110a, in step S310-7, indicates the first special symbol holding number (U1) or the second special symbol holding number (U2) reduced in step S310-3 or step S310-5. The symbol storage specification command is determined, and the determined special symbol storage specification command is set in the effect transmission data storage area. As a result, the special symbol storage designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120, and the number of the first holding icon or the second holding icon displayed on the image display device 31 is reduced, or the first holding icon or A process of changing the second hold icon to the change icon is performed.

  In step S311, the main CPU 110a performs a jackpot determination process. Specifically, referring to the jackpot determination table shown in FIG. 5, it is determined whether or not the jackpot is determined based on the probability gaming state and the jackpot determination random number value stored in the special view execution storage area, as shown in FIG. The special symbol display device (type of starting opening) and the type of special symbol based on the special symbol determination random number value stored in the special figure execution storage area with reference to the special symbol determination table shown in 6 Determine the special map data). The details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S312, main CPU 110a performs special figure fluctuation pattern determination processing. Specifically, referring to the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 10, the special symbol display device (type of starting opening), the result of the big hit lottery, the special symbol, the number of special symbol reservations (U), the special figure execution The variation pattern of the special symbol is determined based on the reach determination random number value stored in the storage area and the special figure variation random number value.

  In step S313, the main CPU 110a sets a variation pattern specification command corresponding to the determined variation pattern in the effect transmission data storage area. As a result, the variation pattern specification command is transmitted to the effect control board 120, and the effect control board 120 performs processing for executing the variation effect according to the variation pattern so as to correspond to the variation display of the special symbol. .

  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. As a result, the game state designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120, and the game control board 120 can grasp the game state.

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

  At step S316, main CPU 110a starts variable display of the special symbol. Specifically, the variable display data of the special symbol is set in a predetermined area of the main RAM 110c. As a result, display data for variably displaying a special symbol is created in the first special symbol display device 20 or the second special symbol display device in step S600, and the created data is output in step S700. Then, the variation display of the special symbol is performed by the first special symbol display device 20 or the second special symbol display device 21.

  In step S317, the main CPU 110a sets special figure special power process data = 1, prepares to shift the process to the special symbol variation process shown in FIG. 22, and ends the current special symbol storage determination process.

  In step S318-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not there is a customer waiting state flag indicating that a customer waiting state (waiting state) in which the variable display of the special symbol or the big hit game is not performed is present. If the customer waiting state flag is present, the current special symbol storage determination process is ended. If the customer waiting state flag is not present, the process proceeds to step S318-2.

  In step S318-2, main CPU 110a sets a customer waiting state flag indicating that a customer waiting state is in a predetermined area of main RAM 110c, and in step S318-3 a customer waiting state indicating a customer waiting state. The designated command is set in the effect transmission data storage area, and the present special symbol storage determination process is ended. As a result, a customer waiting state designating command is transmitted to the effect control board 120, and the effect control board 120 performs a process for executing a customer waiting effect.

(Jumping judgment processing of main control board)
The jackpot determination process of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing the jackpot determination process in the main control board 110.

  In step S311-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not a jackpot has occurred. Specifically, in the case where the special view determination information stored in the special view execution storage area is shifted from the first special view determination information suspension storage area, the big hit lottery shown in FIG. 5A is performed. If the special view determination information stored in the special view execution storage area is shifted from the second special view determination information holding storage area with reference to the big hit determination table, the large hit shown in FIG. 5 (b) Whether the "big hit" or not is determined based on the jackpot determination random number value stored in the special view execution storage area with reference to the lottery big hit determination table of the lottery. If it is a jackpot, the process proceeds to step S311-2, and if it is not a jackpot, the process proceeds to step S311-5.

  In step S311-2, the main CPU 110a performs jackpot symbol determination processing. Specifically, with reference to the special symbol determination table in the jackpot shown in FIG. 6 (b), based on the special symbol determination random number value stored in the special figure execution storage area, the type of jackpot special symbol to be stopped and displayed Is determined, and stop special figure data corresponding to the determined type of jackpot special symbol is set in the stop special view data storage area.

  The stop special view data set in the stop special view data storage area is used to determine whether or not it is a "big hit symbol" in the special symbol stop process of FIG. 23 described later, and the big hit game processing of FIG. In the jackpot game end processing of FIG. 25, it is also used to determine the game state after the jackpot end.

  In step S311-3, the main CPU 110a sets a jackpot production symbol designation command corresponding to the stop special view data determined in step S311-2 in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. As a result, the effect symbol designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120, and it becomes possible to grasp the type (stop special view data) of the big hit special symbol to be stopped and displayed on the effect control board 120.

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

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

  At step S311-5, the main CPU 110a performs lost symbol determination processing. Specifically, with reference to the special symbol determination table in the loss shown in FIG. 6 (a), the type of lost special symbol to be stopped and displayed based on the special symbol determination random number value stored in the special figure execution storage area Is determined, and stop special view data corresponding to the determined type of lost special symbol is set in the stop special view data storage area.

  In step S311-6, the main CPU 110a sets an effect design specification command for losing corresponding to the stop special view data determined in step S311-5 in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c, End the jackpot determination process. As a result, the effect symbol designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120, and it becomes possible to grasp the type (stop special view data) of the lost special symbol to be stopped and displayed on the effect control board 120.

(Special symbol variation processing of main control board)
The special symbol variation processing of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 22 is a flow chart showing special symbol variation processing in the main control board 110.

  At step S320-1, main CPU 110a determines whether or not the variation time set in the special symbol time counter has elapsed. If the fluctuation time has not elapsed, the current special symbol fluctuation processing is ended, and if the fluctuation time has elapsed, the processing is shifted to step S320-2.

  At step S320-3, the main CPU 110a causes the variation display of the special symbol to be stopped and displayed. Specifically, the variable display data set in step S316 is cleared, and the special symbol set in step S311-2 and S311-5 is displayed as the first special symbol display device 20 or the second special symbol. Stop display data for causing the display device 21 to display a stop is set in a predetermined area of the main RAM 110c. As a result, 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 jackpot determination result is notified to the player.

  In step S320-3, the main CPU 110a sets a symbol determination command indicating that the special symbol has been stopped and displayed in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. As a result, the symbol determination command is transmitted to the effect control board 120, and the effect control board 120 performs processing for ending the variable effect.

  In step S320-4, the main CPU 110a sets a symbol stopping time (0.5 seconds) for stopping and displaying the special symbol 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 to the special figure special power process data, prepares to shift the process to the special symbol stop process shown in FIG. 23, and ends the current special symbol variation process.

(Special symbol stop processing of main control board)
The special symbol stopping process of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing the special symbol stopping 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 passed (special symbol time counter = 0?). If the symbol stop time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S330-2. If the symbol stop time has not elapsed, the current special symbol stop process is ended.

  In step S330-2, the main CPU 110a performs a time saving game end determination process. Specifically, when the time-saving game flag is set in the main RAM 110c, the time-saving game frequency (J) is decremented by 1 and updated, and a new time-saving game frequency (J) is "0" or not Determine if As a result, when the time saving game count (J) is “0”, the time saving game flag is cleared, and the process proceeds to step S330-3. On the other hand, when the time saving game flag is not set, or when the time saving game count (J) is not “0”, the processing is directly moved to step S330-3.

  In step S330-3, the main CPU 110a performs high probability game end determination processing. Specifically, when the high probability game flag is set in the main RAM 110c, the high probability game number (X) is decremented by 1 and updated, and the new high probability game number (X) is "0". Determine if there is. As a result, when the high probability game number (X) is “0”, the high probability game flag is cleared, and the process proceeds to step S330-4. On the other hand, if the high probability game flag is not set, or if the high probability game number (X) is not “0”, the process proceeds to step S330-4.

  In step S330-4, the main CPU 110a sets a gaming state designating command corresponding to the current gaming state in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. As a result, the game state designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120, and the game control board 120 can grasp the game state.

  At step S330-5, main CPU 110a determines whether or not the stop special view data stored in the stop special view data storage area is a big hit symbol. If it is the jackpot symbol, the process proceeds to step S330-7, and if it is not the jackpot symbol, the process proceeds to step S330-6.

  In step S330-6, the main CPU 110a sets 0 to the special figure special power process data, prepares to shift the process to the special symbol storage determination process shown in FIG. 20, and ends the current special symbol stop process.

  In step S330-7, the main CPU 110a sets 3 to the special view special power process data, and prepares to transfer the process to the jackpot game process shown in FIG.

  In step S330-8, the main CPU 110a performs normal gaming state transition processing. Specifically, the high probability game flag, the high probability game count (X), the time reduction game flag, and the time reduction game count (J) are cleared to shift to the normal gaming state (low probability non-short game state).

  In step S330-9, the main CPU 110a performs jackpot start preparation setting processing. Specifically, the type of the jackpot game is determined on the basis of the stop special view data with reference to the special electric combination product operation mode determination table shown in FIG. 8, and the big winning opening open mode determination for the jackpot shown in FIG. A large winning opening opening mode determination table ("first big hit table", "2nd big hit table", "3rd big hit table", "4th big hit table") corresponding to the type of big hit game from the table group is determined.

  In step S330-10, the main CPU 110a sets an opening designation command corresponding to the type of big hit game (first big hit game to fourth big hit game) in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110 c. As a result, the opening designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120, and the effect control board 120 performs processing for executing the opening effect of the big hit game.

  In step S330-11, the main CPU 110a sets the opening time of the big hit game to the special game timer counter, and ends the current special symbol stop process. Specifically, the opening time according to the type of the big hit game is determined from the big winning opening open mode determination table (see FIG. 9) determined in step S330-9, and is set in the special game timer counter. The special game timer counter is subtracted every 4 ms in step S110.

(The jackpot game processing of the main control board)
The jackpot gaming process of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing the jackpot gaming process on the main control board 110.

  First, in step S340-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the opening of the jackpot game is currently in progress. Specifically, it is determined whether "0" is stored in the number-of-round-games (R) storage area. If the opening is in progress, the process moves to step S340-2, and if the opening is not in progress, the process moves to S340-6.

  In step S340-2, the main CPU 110a determines whether the opening time set in the special game timer counter has elapsed. If the opening time has not elapsed, the present jackpot gaming process is ended, and if the opening time has elapsed, the process moves to step S340-3.

  In step S340-3, the main CPU 110a sets 1 to the number of round games (R) stored in the number of round games (R) storage area.

  At step S340-4, main CPU 110a performs a special winning opening open process. Specifically, “1” is added to the number of times of opening (K), and energization data for energizing the first large winning opening / closing solenoid 16c or the second large winning opening / closing solenoid 17c is set, and With reference to the special winning opening opening mode determination table (see FIG. 9) determined in step S330-9, the first special winning opening 16 based on the current number of rounds played (R) and the number of opening (K). Alternatively, the opening time of the second big winning opening 17 is set to the special game timer counter. Thereby, the first big winning opening 16 or the second big winning opening 17 is opened.

  At step S340-5, main CPU 110a performs round designation command transmission determination processing. Specifically, when the number of opening times (K) is “1”, that is, when a round game is started, the round designating command corresponding to the number of round games (R) is stored as transmission data for effect of the main RAM 110 c Set in the area. As a result, a round designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120, and the effect control board 120 performs processing for executing a round effect of the big hit game.

  In step S340-6, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the present is in the middle of the jackpot game ending. The ending is a period after all the preset round games are finished. If it is in the process of ending, the process proceeds to step S340-18. If it is not in the process of ending, the process proceeds to step S340-7.

  At step S340-7, main CPU 110a determines whether or not the special winning opening is closing. Specifically, it is determined whether or not energization data for energizing the first large winning opening / closing solenoid 16c or the second large winning opening opening / closing solenoid 17c is set. If the big winning opening is closed, the process proceeds to step S340-8. If the big winning opening is not closing, the process proceeds to step S340-9.

  At step S340-8, main CPU 110a determines whether or not the closing time of the special winning opening set in the special game timer counter has elapsed. If the closing time has not elapsed, the present jackpot gaming process is ended, and if the closing time has elapsed, the process moves to step S340-4 in order to open the big winning opening.

  At step S340-9, main CPU 110a determines whether or not an open end condition for ending open of the special winning opening is satisfied. Specifically, one of the value of the special winning opening winning ball counter (C) reaching a specified number (9) and / or the opening time per opening time (K) elapses It is determined whether or not it has been established. If it is determined that the open end condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S340-10, and if it is determined that the open end condition is not satisfied, the current big hit gaming process is ended.

  At step S340-10, main CPU 110a performs a special winning opening closing process. Specifically, the energization data for energizing the first big winning opening on-off solenoid 16c or the second big winning opening on-off solenoid 17c is cleared, and the big winning opening open mode determined in step S330-9 is determined. Referring to the table (see FIG. 9), based on the current number of rounds played (R) and the number of times opened (K), the closing time of the first big winning opening 16 or the second big winning opening 17 ( The closing interval time or one closing time) is set in the special game timer counter. As a result, the first large winning opening 16 or the second large winning opening 17 is closed.

  In step S340-11, the main CPU 110a determines whether one round has ended. Specifically, whether or not the value of the special winning opening winning ball counter (C) reaches the specified number (9), and that the number of opening times (K) becomes the maximum number of opening times is established Determine if If one round is completed, the process proceeds to step S340-12. If one round is not completed, the present jackpot gaming process is ended.

  At step S340-12, the main CPU 110a performs round data initialization processing. Specifically, the opening number (K) and the special winning opening winning ball counter (C) are cleared. However, the number of round games (R) is not cleared.

  In step S340-13, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the number of round games (R) is the maximum number of round games. If it is the maximum round game frequency, the process proceeds to step S340-15. If it is not the maximum round game frequency, the process proceeds to step S340-14.

  In step S340-14, the main CPU 110a adds “1” to the number of round games (R) and stores it, and ends the current jackpot game process.

  The main CPU 110a clears the number of rounds played (R) in step S340-15, and based on the special winning opening open mode determination table (see FIG. 9) determined in step S330-9 in step S340-16. The type of special game (long game, short game, development game) is determined, and an ending specification command according to the type of big hit game is set in the effect transmission data storage area. As a result, an ending designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120, and the effect control board 120 performs processing for executing the ending effect of the big hit game.

  In step S340-17, the main CPU 110a sets the ending time according to the type of jackpot game to the special game timer counter based on the big winning opening open mode determination table (see FIG. 9) determined in step S330-9. set.

  At step S340-18, main CPU 110a determines whether the ending time set in the special game timer counter has elapsed. If the ending time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S340-19. If the ending time has not elapsed, the present jackpot gaming process is ended.

  In step S340-19, the main CPU 110a sets 4 to the special figure special power process data, prepares to shift the process to the jackpot game end process shown in FIG. 25, and ends the current jackpot game process.

(The jackpot game end processing of the main control board)
The jackpot game end processing of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 25 is a flow chart showing the jackpot game ending process in the main control board 110.

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

  In step S350-2, the main CPU 110a performs high probability game flag setting processing. Specifically, referring to the jackpot game end setting data table shown in FIG. 7, based on the loaded stop special view data and the game state information, whether to shift to the high probability game state at the end of the jackpot game When determining whether or not to shift to the high probability gaming state, a high probability gaming flag indicating that the high probability gaming state is set is set in the high probability gaming flag storage area. For example, if the stop special view data is "01", the high probability game flag is set.

  In step S350-3, the main CPU 110a performs high probability game number setting processing. Specifically, referring to the jackpot game end setting data table shown in FIG. 7, it is the number of variable displays that can be executed in the high probability gaming state based on the loaded stop special view data and the gaming state information The high probability game number (X) is determined, and the determined high probability game number (X) is set in the high probability game number (X) storage area. For example, if the stop special view data is "01", 80 times are set as the high probability game number (X).

  In step S350-4, the main CPU 110a performs time-saving game flag setting processing. Specifically, referring to the jackpot game end setting data table shown in FIG. 7, based on the stop special view data loaded and the game information, whether to shift to the time saving game state at the end of the jackpot game or not When it is determined that the time saving gaming state is to be shifted, a time saving gaming flag indicating that the time saving gaming state is set is set in the time saving game flag storage area. For example, when the gaming state information is 01H, 02H or 03H, the time saving game flag is set.

  At step S350-5, the main CPU 110a performs time-saving game number determination processing. Specifically, with reference to the jackpot game end setting data table shown in FIG. 7, based on the stop special view data loaded and the gaming state information, the number of times of the variable display that can be executed in the time saving game state The number of games (J) is determined, and the determined number of short games (J) is set in the number of short games (J) storage area. For example, when the stop special view data is "04" and the gaming state information is 00H, the number of short playing games (J) is set to 0 times, and when the gaming state information is 01H, 02H, or 03H Set 80 times to J).

  In step S350-6, the main CPU 110a checks the presence / absence of the high probability game flag and the short time game flag to specify the game state, and sets the game state designating command indicating the specified game state to the effect transmission data storage area set. As a result, the game state specification command is transmitted to the effect control board 120, and the game control state can be grasped by the effect control board 120.

  In step S350-7, the main CPU 110a sets 0 to the special figure special power process data, prepares to shift the process to the special symbol storage determination process shown in FIG. 20, and ends the current jackpot game end process.

(General control control processing of main control board)
The general control control process of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 26 is a flow chart showing the common control routine control processing in the main control board 110.

  First, in step S401, the main CPU 110a loads the data processing routine data, and if the data processing routine data is 0, the processing is shifted to the normal symbol variation processing (step S410), and the data processing routine data If it is 1, the processing is shifted to the auxiliary game processing (step S420).

  Since this "general-purpose general processing data" is set as needed in each subroutine of the general-purpose general control processing as described later, the necessary subroutines are appropriately processed in the progress of the game. It will be.

  In step S410, the main CPU 110a performs normal symbol variation processing, and ends the current program generalization control processing. Specifically, a hit determination process, a process of fluctuating a normal symbol, a process of stopping a normal symbol, and the like are performed. The details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S420, the main CPU 110a performs an auxiliary game process, and ends the current program general control process. Specifically, processing to control the auxiliary game is performed. The details will be described later with reference to FIG.

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

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

  In step S410-2, the main CPU 110a determines whether the number of symbol designs held (G) is one or more. If the normal symbol holding number (G) is one or more, the process proceeds to step S410-3, and if the normal symbol holding number (G) is not one or more, the current normal symbol variation process is ended.

  In step S410-3, the main CPU 110a subtracts 1 from the normal number of symbols held (G) for updating, and shifts the process to step S410-4.

  In step S410-4, main CPU 110a shifts the common drawing determination information stored in the normal symbol storage area. Specifically, the general drawing determination information stored in the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit is shifted to the previous storage unit. Here, the common drawing determination information stored in the first storage unit is shifted to the common drawing execution storage area (the zeroth storage unit). At this time, the special drawing determination information used in the previous variable symbol display of the normal symbol that has already been written in the common drawing execution storage area (the zero storage unit) is erased.

  At step S410-5, main CPU 110a performs collision determination processing. Specifically, with reference to the hit determination table shown in FIG. 12 (a), it is determined whether or not hit based on the gaming state and the hit determination random number value stored in the common drawing execution storage area. .

  Main CPU 110a performs normal symbol determination processing in step S410-6. Specifically, referring to the normal symbol determination table shown in FIG. 12 (b), the stop display is performed based on the current short time gaming state, the lottery result of the winning lottery, and the acquired random number for determining the normal symbol. Determine the normal symbol to be displayed (stop common drawing data), set the determined stop common drawing data in the stop common drawing data storage area, and store the transmission data for effect of the main RAM 110 c for the common drawing designation command corresponding to the stop common drawing data Set in the area. As a result, a common drawing designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120, and it becomes possible to grasp the stop common drawing data in the effect control board 120.

  In step S410-7, the main CPU 110a performs normal symbol fluctuation time determination processing. Specifically, referring to the common drawing fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 12C, based on the gaming state, the hit determination result, and the common drawing fluctuation random number value stored in the common drawing execution storage area, The variation time of the symbol is determined and set in the normal symbol time counter, and the common drawing variation specification command corresponding to the variation time of the normal symbol is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. Thereby, a common drawing change designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120, and it becomes possible to grasp the change time of the normal symbol in the effect control board 120.

  At step S410-8, main CPU 110a starts variable display of the normal symbol, and ends the current normal symbol change processing. Specifically, the variable display data of the normal symbol is set in a predetermined area of the main RAM 110c. Thereby, display data for variably displaying a normal symbol is created by the normal symbol display device 22 in the above step S600, and the created data is outputted in step S700. Variable display will be performed.

  At step S410-9, main CPU 110a determines whether or not the fluctuation time set in the normal symbol time counter has elapsed. If the fluctuation time has not elapsed, the current normal symbol fluctuation processing is ended, and if the fluctuation time has elapsed, the processing is shifted to step S410-10.

  In step S410-10, the main CPU 110a stops the fluctuation display of the normal symbol. Specifically, the variation display data set in step S410-8 is cleared, and the stop display data for causing the normal symbol display device 22 to stop display the normal symbol set in step S410-6 is main It is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 110c. As a result, the normal symbol is stopped and displayed on the normal symbol display device 22, and the player is notified of the determination result.

  At step S410-11, main CPU 110a determines whether or not the stop common map data set in the stop common map data storage area is a hit normal symbol. If it is a hit ordinary symbol, the process proceeds to step S410-12, and if it is not a hit ordinary symbol, the current symbol variation process is ended.

  In step S410-12, the main CPU 110a sets program generalization processing data = 1, prepares to shift the processing to the auxiliary game processing shown in FIG. 28, and performs opening mode determination processing in step S410-13. Specifically, with reference to the start opening opening mode determination table shown in FIG. 12 (d), based on the stop spread data, the maximum opening number of the start movable piece 15b, the opening time of the auxiliary game, the second start opening 15 Decide open time, interval time, ending time of auxiliary game.

  In step S410-14, the main CPU 110a sets the opening time of the auxiliary game to the auxiliary game timer counter, and ends the current normal symbol change process. The auxiliary game timer counter is subjected to subtraction processing every 4 ms in step S110.

(Auxiliary game processing of the main control board)
The auxiliary game process of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 28 is a flow chart showing the auxiliary game process on the main control board 110.

  First, in step S420-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the opening of the auxiliary game is currently in progress. If the opening is in progress, the process moves to step S420-2. If the opening is not in progress, the process moves to S420-4.

  In step S420-2, the main CPU 110a determines whether the opening time set in the auxiliary game timer counter has elapsed. If the opening time has not elapsed, the current auxiliary game processing is ended, and if the opening time has elapsed, the processing moves to step S420-3.

  In step S420-3, the main CPU 110a performs the second start opening process, and ends the current auxiliary game process. Specifically, "1" is added to the number of times of opening (S), and energization data for energizing the starting opening opening / closing solenoid 15c is set, and the second starting port 15 corresponding to the number of times of opening (S) is opened. Set the time to the auxiliary game timer counter. As a result, the second start port 15 is opened.

  In step S420-4, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the auxiliary game is currently being ended. If it is in the process of ending, processing is transferred to step S420-12. If it is not in the process of ending, processing is transferred to step S420-5.

  In step S420-5, the main CPU 110a determines whether the closing of the second starting port 15 is in progress (interval). Specifically, it is determined whether energization data for energizing the starting opening opening / closing solenoid 15c is set. If the second start port 15 is closing, the process proceeds to step S420-6. If the second start port 15 is not closing, the process proceeds to step S420-7.

  In step S420-6, the main CPU 110a determines whether the closing time (interval time) of the second starting port 15 set in the auxiliary game timer counter has elapsed. If the closing time has not elapsed, the current auxiliary processing is ended, and if the closing time has elapsed, the process moves to step S420-3 to open the second starting port 15.

  At step S420-7, main CPU 110a determines whether or not an open end condition for ending the opening of second starting port 15 is satisfied. Specifically, the value of the second starting opening winning ball counter (D) reaches a specified number (10), or one of the opening times per opening time (S) elapses It is determined whether or not If it is determined that the open end condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S420-8, and if it is determined that the open end condition is not satisfied, the current auxiliary game process is ended.

  At step S420-8, the main CPU 110a performs second start port closing processing. Specifically, the energization data for energizing the starting opening opening / closing solenoid 15c is cleared, and the closing time of the second starting opening 15 determined in step S410-13 is set in the auxiliary game timer counter. As a result, the second start port 15 is closed.

  In step S420-9, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the auxiliary game is ended. Specifically, it is determined whether the number of times of opening (S) of the second starting opening is the maximum number of times of opening. If the auxiliary game is to be ended, the process proceeds to step S420-10. If the auxiliary game is not to be ended, the current auxiliary game process is ended.

  In step S420-10, the main CPU 110a performs an auxiliary game end process. Specifically, the opening number (S) and the second starting opening winning ball counter (D) are cleared.

  In step S420-11, the main CPU 110a sets the ending time determined in step S410-13 to the auxiliary game timer counter.

  At step S420-12, main CPU 110a determines whether the ending time set in the auxiliary game timer counter has elapsed. If the ending time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S420-13. If the ending time has not elapsed, the current auxiliary game process is ended.

  In step S420-13, the main CPU 110a sets 0 to the data processing process for general programming, prepares to shift the process to the normal symbol variation process shown in FIG. 27, and ends the current auxiliary game process.

(Main processing of effect control unit)
A process executed by the sub CPU 120a in the effect control unit 120m will be described. First, the main processing of the effect control unit 120m will be described using FIG. FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing main processing in the effect control unit 120 m.

  First, in step S1000, the sub CPU 120a performs an initialization process. In this processing, the sub CPU 120a reads the main processing program from the sub ROM 120b in response to power-on, and initializes and sets flags etc. 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 number values stored in the sub RAM 120c. Thereafter, the process of step S1100 is repeatedly performed until a predetermined interrupt process is performed.

(Timer interrupt processing of effect control unit)
The timer interrupt process of the effect control unit 120m will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing timer interrupt processing in the effect control unit 120 m. Although not shown, a clock pulse generating circuit provided in the effect control unit 120m generates a clock pulse every predetermined period (2 milliseconds), reads a timer interrupt processing program, and generates an effect control board. Timer interrupt processing is executed.

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

  In step S1400, the sub CPU 120a performs command analysis processing. In this process, the sub CPU 120a analyzes the command stored in the reception buffer of the sub RAM 120c. Details of the command analysis processing will be described later with reference to FIGS. 31 and 32.

  In addition, when the command sent from the main control board 110 is received, the effect control unit 120 m generates a command reception interrupt process of the effect control unit 120 m (not shown), and stores the received command in the reception buffer of the sub RAM 120 c. It has become.

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

  In step S1700, 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 through the frame control board 180, and inputs the signals of the effect button detection switch 35a and the like. When it is determined, the effect input control process of transmitting the 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 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, sub CPU 120a restores the information saved in step S1300 to the register of sub CPU 120a.

(Command analysis process of effect control unit)
Next, the command analysis processing of the effect control unit 120m will be described using FIG. 31 and FIG. FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing command analysis processing (1) in the effect control unit 120m, and FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing command analysis processing (2) in the effect control unit 120m. The command analysis process (2) is performed subsequently to the command analysis process (1).

  In step S1401, the sub CPU 120a refers to the reception buffer and determines whether a command has been received. If the command has been received, the process proceeds to step S1410. If the command has not been received, the current command analysis process is ended.

  In step S1410, sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a special symbol storage designation command. If it is the special symbol storage designation command, the process proceeds to step S1411, and if it is not the special symbol storage designation command, the process proceeds to step S1420.

  In step S1411, the sub CPU 120a performs pending storage update processing, and ends the current command analysis processing. Specifically, the number of pending storages is analyzed from the received special symbol storage designation command, and the analyzed number of pending storages is set in the pending storage number counter of the sub RAM 120c.

  In step S1420, sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a starting opening winning combination designation command. If it is the start opening winning combination designation command, the process proceeds to step S 1421. If it is not the start opening winning combination designation command, the process proceeds to step S 1430.

  In step S1421, the sub CPU 120a performs an icon change effect determination process, and ends the current command analysis process. Specifically, based on the contents of the received start opening winning combination designation command, processing is performed to determine whether or not an icon change effect is to be executed and a change scenario. The details of the icon change presentation determination process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In addition, with the icon change effect, the jackpot game is executed over one or a plurality of change effects by changing the display mode of the icons (hold icon, the change icon) displayed on the image display device 31. Suggesting that there is a possibility that a jackpot game will be executed (predicting that a jackpot game will be executed)

  In step S1430, sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a rendering symbol designation command. If it is a rendering symbol specification command, the process proceeds to step S1431, and if it is not a rendering symbol specification 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, based on the content of the received effect symbol designation command, to determine the presence or absence of the jackpot, the basic symbol data (first to fourth jackpot symbol data, lost symbol data) that can identify the type of jackpot Do the processing.

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

  In step S1441, the sub CPU 120a performs a variation effect pattern determination process. Specifically, based on the contents of the received fluctuation pattern designation command, the fluctuation presentation pattern which is the production mode of the fluctuation presentation executed using various kinds of presentation devices is determined, and according to the determined fluctuation presentation pattern A process of setting the variation effect pattern command in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c is performed. Thereby, the fluctuation rendering pattern command is transmitted to the image control unit 150 and the frame control board 180, and processing for executing the fluctuation rendering is performed. The details of the fluctuation effect pattern determination process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S1442, the sub CPU 120a performs icon display mode update processing. Specifically, based on the change scenario determined in the icon change presentation determination process described above and the determined variation presentation pattern, the display mode of the suspension icon displayed on the image display device 31 and the variation icon is updated. And perform processing for executing an icon change effect.

  In step S1443, the sub CPU 120a performs jackpot notice effect determination processing. Specifically, based on the determined change effect pattern, processing is performed to determine the presence / absence of the jackpot notice effect, the type of the jackpot notice effect to be executed, and the like. The details of the jackpot preliminary effect determining process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Note that the jackpot notice effect is an effect that suggests that a jackpot game may be executed as a result of the fluctuation effect under execution (it is expected that a jackpot game will be executed).

  In step S1444, the sub CPU 120a performs count-up effect determination processing. Specifically, when the determined variation effect pattern is to perform count-up effect, processing for determining the effect mode of the count-up effect is performed based on the variation effect pattern. The details of the count-up effect determination process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In addition, with count-up production, count-up display (additional display) of numerical values is performed in the image display device 31, and the type (large hit expectation degree) of reach production that may be executed by the finally displayed numerical value It is an effect to be announced (suggested).

  In step S1445, the sub CPU 120a performs a timer effect determination process, and ends the current command analysis process. Specifically, based on the presence or absence of the icon change presentation, the determined variation presentation pattern, etc., processing is performed to determine the presence / absence of execution of the timer presentation and the presentation mode of the timer presentation to be executed. The details of the timer effect determination process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In addition, with the timer effect, by performing countdown display (subtraction display) of the numerical value (timer) displayed on the image display device 31, predetermined events (icon change effect, various reach effects, zone effects, count up) are performed during the fluctuation effect It is an effect that suggests that the effect, the effective period of the effect button 35, the stop display of the jackpot symbol etc.), and the timing at which a predetermined event occurs. Further, the countdown display (subtraction display) in the timer effect is updated at substantially the same interval as the actual time counting.

  In step S1450, sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a symbol determination command. If it is the symbol determination command, the process proceeds to step S1451. If it is not the symbol determination command, the process proceeds to step S1460.

  In step S1451, the sub CPU 120a performs effect symbol stop processing, and ends the current command analysis processing. Specifically, in order to stop and display the effect pattern 38, a process of setting a stop specification command for stopping and displaying the effect pattern in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c is performed. As a result, the stop designation command is transmitted to the image control unit 150 and the frame control board 180, and processing for stopping and displaying the fluctuation effect is performed.

  In step S1460, sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a game state specification command. If it is the gaming state designation command, the process proceeds to step S1461, and if it is not the gaming state designation command, the process proceeds to step S1470.

  In step S1461, the sub CPU 120a performs gaming state setting processing, and ends the current command analysis processing. Specifically, the present game state is specified with reference to the received game state specification command, and data indicating the specified game state is set in a predetermined area of the sub RAM 120c.

  In step S1470, sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is an opening designation command. If the command is an opening designation command, the process proceeds to step S1471. If the command is not an opening designation command, the process proceeds to step S1480.

  In step S1471, the sub CPU 120a performs an opening effect pattern determination process, and ends the current command analysis process. Specifically, based on the opening designating command, the effect pattern of the opening effect to be performed at the start of the jackpot game is determined, and the processing of setting the opening effect designating command corresponding to the determined effect pattern in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c is performed. Do. As a result, an opening effect specification 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, 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. If there is no round designation command, the process proceeds to step S1490.

  In step S1481, the sub CPU 120a performs round effect pattern determination processing, and ends the current command analysis processing. Specifically, based on the round designation command, the effect pattern of the round effect to be performed during the round game is determined, and the round effect specification command corresponding to the determined effect pattern is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c. . As a result, a round effect designation command is transmitted to the image control unit 150 and the frame control board 180, and a process for executing a round effect is performed.

  In step S1490, sub CPU 120a determines whether the command stored in the reception buffer is an ending designation command. If it is the ending designation command, the process proceeds to step S1491. If it is not the ending designation command, the current command analysis process is ended.

  In step S1491, the sub CPU 120a performs a jackpot end effect pattern determination process, and ends the current command analysis process. Specifically, based on the ending specification command, the effect pattern of the ending effect to be performed at the end of the big 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. . As a result, an ending effect specification command is transmitted to the image control unit 150 and the frame control board 180, and processing for executing the ending effect is performed.

(Icon change production decision processing)
Next, the icon change presentation determination processing of the presentation control unit 120m will be described using FIG. FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing icon change effect determination processing in the effect control unit 120 m.

  First, in step S1421-1, sub CPU 120a refers to the received start opening prize designation command. Specifically, in this process, the sub CPU 120a analyzes the received start opening winning a prize designation command, and grasps the winning of the jackpot, the type of the jackpot, and the contents of the effect (the expected fluctuation pattern).

  In step S1421-2, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the current time is an executable period of the icon change effect. If it is determined that the icon change effect can be executed, the process proceeds to step S1421-3. If it is determined that the icon change effect can not be executed, the current icon change effect determination process is ended. .

  In the determination of whether or not the icon change effect is executable, it is not in the effect mode in which the execution of the icon change effect is restricted, is not in execution of the big hit game, and is not in execution of the icon change effect. In this case, it is determined that it is an executable period. Note that any one of the above three conditions or only two conditions may be provided.

In step S1421-3, sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the hold storage corresponding to the start opening winning a prize designation command received earlier, that is, whether all the preliminary determination results of the preliminary hold are equal to or less than the normal reach. If all are less than or equal to the normal reach, the process proceeds to step S1421-4, and if not less than or equal to the normal reach, the process proceeds to step 1421-7.
Here, the normal reach or less means normal fluctuation, shortened fluctuation, and normal reach. That is, in step S1421-3, it is determined whether all the preliminary determination results of the preliminary suspension are normal fluctuation, shortened fluctuation, or normal reach.

  In step S1421-4, sub CPU 120a acquires a random value for icon display mode determination for determining the final display mode of the icons displayed on image display device 31, and in step S1421-5, the final display mode of the icons. The icon final display mode determination table (see FIG. 34) is selected to determine. Details of the icon final display mode determination table will be described later with reference to FIG.

  The sub CPU 120a determines the icon final display mode in step S1421-6. Specifically, in this process, the sub CPU 120a refers to the icon final display mode determination table, and based on the start opening winning combination designation command and the icon display mode determination random value, among the plurality of icon final display modes 1 Determine the final display mode of the two icons.

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

  In step S1421-8, the sub CPU 120a determines whether the determined icon final display mode is a display mode (special icon) for executing an icon change effect. If the icon final display mode is a display mode for executing an icon change effect, the process proceeds to step S1421-9. If the icon final display mode is not a display mode for executing an icon change effect, step S1421-11. Transfer the process to

  In step S1421-9, the sub CPU 120a selects a change scenario determination table (see FIG. 35) for determining a scenario of icon change presentation. The 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, sets it in the prefetch information storage area corresponding to the pending storage number counter of the sub RAM 120c, and shifts the processing to step S1421-12. Specifically, in this process, the sub CPU 120a refers to the change scenario determination table, and based on the icon final display mode, the number of reserved special symbols corresponding to the start opening winning combination designation command, and a plurality of selection rates. One change scenario is determined from among the change scenarios.

  In step S1421-11, the sub CPU 120a determines a non-change scenario in which the icon change presentation is not performed, sets it in the prefetch information storage area corresponding to the pending storage number counter of the sub RAM 120c, and shifts the processing to step S1421-12.

  In step S1421-12, the sub CPU 120a specifies an initial display mode when the icon is first displayed on the image display device 31 from the determined change scenario or the non-change scenario, and the icon according to the initial display mode The initial display mode command is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c, and the current icon change effect determination process is ended. Thereby, the icon initial display mode command is transmitted to the image control unit 150 or the frame control board 180, and the hold icon of the display mode corresponding to the icon initial display mode command is displayed on the image display device 31, or a predetermined sound effect is displayed. It will be output.

  In the icon change presentation determination process of the present embodiment, the icon change presentation (pending icon change presentation, the variation icon change presentation) is performed when all the preliminary determination results of the advance suspension are equal to or less than the normal reach. The icon change presentation may be performed when the advance determination result of the advance hold is not the reach presentation, and the icon change presentation may not be performed when the reach presentation is performed. In this way, the change of the display mode of the hold icon does not occur during the change effect corresponding to the advance hold in which the reach effect is performed, and the hold icon during the change effect corresponding to the advance hold in which the reach effect is not performed. A change in the display mode occurs, and the change effect of the icon does not inhibit the reach effect, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  In addition, even when the preliminary determination result of the preliminary suspension includes one that performs reach effect, the icon change presentation may be performed, but in such a case, the preliminary determination result of the preliminary suspension is the reach It is preferable that the icon change presentation is performed more easily (is performed at a higher rate) in the case where the effect is not included than in the case where the reach effect is included.

(Icon final display mode decision table)
FIG. 34 is a diagram showing an icon final display mode determination table which is referred to when determining the icon final display mode. In the icon final display mode determination table, the type of starting opening winning combination designation command, the distribution ratio (%) for each icon final display mode, and the icon final display mode to be determined are associated.

  The icon final display mode includes a white icon displayed in white as a normal icon, and a special icon indicating that a jackpot (a jackpot game may be executed) may be performed by executing an icon change effect. Set as blue icon displayed in blue, green icon displayed in green, red icon displayed in red, zebra icon displayed in zebra pattern (color), and rainbow icon displayed in rainbow color It has been confirmed that the jackpot expectation for the special icon is (white icon <) blue icon <green icon <red icon <zebra icon <rainbow icon, and the rainbow icon is the jackpot. It is an icon.

  As a first feature of the icon final display mode determination table shown in FIG. 34, the selection rate of the icon final display mode is varied according to the contents of the effect. The start winning information (starting opening winning designation command) includes a point where information of the winning of the big hit, the type of big hit, and the contents of the presentation (such as reach effect, the number of times of pseudo run) is determined.

  Specifically, in the present embodiment, when the effect content is specific start winning information indicating that the effect content is SP reach or SPSP reach, it indicates that the effect content is not a reach normal fluctuation or a shortening fluctuation or a normal reach The special icon is selected at a higher rate than in the case of the normal start winning information.

  Further, as a second feature of the icon final display mode determination table shown in FIG. 34, the selection rate of the icon final display mode is made different according to the number of times of pseudo run. Specifically, a special icon with a high probability of big hit is selected at a high ratio in the case of one, rather than the case where the number of pseudo runs is 0, and the number of pseudo runs is one. In the case of two, the special icon with high jackpot expectation is selected at a high rate in the case of two, and the rainbow icon of the jackpot determined is selected when the number of times of pseudo run is three. It is supposed to be.

(Change scenario determination table)
FIG. 35 is a diagram showing a change scenario determination table that is referred to when determining a change scenario. The change scenario determination table is associated with the icon final display mode, the number of reserved special symbols corresponding to the start opening winning combination designation command, the distribution ratio for each scenario (%), and the type of change scenario to be determined. In addition, the prior variation in each change scenario and the update aspect in the variation are described as a reference.

  Here, “previous change” refers to a change display (change effect) executed based on the special view determination information stored earlier than the special view determination information corresponding to the newly received starting opening prize designation command. That is, "the said fluctuation | variation" is the fluctuation | variation display (change production | presentation) performed based on the special figure determination information corresponding to the newly received starting opening prize designation command.

  In the change scenario, the display mode of the icon does not change during the execution of the prior change (the pending icon change presentation is not performed), and changes during the execution of the change (the transition icon change presentation is performed ) The scenario (for example, scenario 01 etc.) or the display mode of the icon changes during the execution of the prior change (the pending icon change presentation is executed) does not change during the execution of the change (the change icon change A presentation is not executed) A scenario (for example, scenario 02 etc.) or a display mode of an icon changes during execution of prior change, and during execution of the change (pending icon change presentation, and the change icon change presentation A scenario (for example, scenario 12 etc.) to be executed is set.

  As an example of the change scenario, a case will be described where change scenario 39 is selected in response to the reception of the starting opening winning combination designation command based on the winning of the game ball to first starting opening 14.

In the change scenario 39, when the gaming ball is paid to the first starting opening 14, a white icon is displayed as a holding icon at a position corresponding to the holding number "4" in the first holding icon display area 31a of the image display device 31. Is displayed. Then, the white icon is maintained until the pre-variation before the 4 changes being executed is finished at the display time of the white icon. After that, when the pre-variation before the 3-variation is started, the white icon moves to the position corresponding to the number of reservations "3", the hold icon change presentation is executed, and the white icon changes to the blue icon. Then, when the prior change before the change 2 is started, the blue icon moves to the position corresponding to the number of reservations “2”, and the blue icon is maintained until the end of the change prior to the change 2. After that, when the pre-variation before one change is started, the blue icon moves to a position corresponding to the number of holdings “1”, the holding icon change presentation is executed, and the blue icon changes to a green icon. Then, when the change is started, the green icon becomes the change icon, the change icon change effect is executed, the green icon changes to the red icon at a predetermined timing, and then changes to the zebra icon at a predetermined timing. Do.
In the case of changing to the blue icon, the green icon, the red icon, and the zebra icon as the icon final display mode, the display mode was changed by one step, but the rainbow icon as the icon final display mode A pattern that changes in two steps (red to rainbow) may be provided as in the case of changing to a variable, or a pattern that changes in three steps (for example, a change from a blue icon to a zebra icon) may be provided.

  As a first feature of the change scenario determination table shown in FIG. 35, the scenario in which the display mode of the icon changes during the execution of the change is more than the scenario in which the display mode of the icon changes when winning the gaming ball in the starting opening. Is to be selected at a high rate. By doing this, it is possible to maintain the expectation of whether or not the display mode of the icon changes (the icon change effect is executed) until the change, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game Become.

  In addition, as a second feature of the change scenario determination table shown in FIG. 35, in the case where the display mode of icons changes over multiple stages (green, red, and zebra icons are determined as icon final display modes), It is set so that the number of steps in which the icon changes during the execution of the variation is more likely to occur than the number of steps in which the icon changes during the execution of the preliminary change. By doing this, it is possible to improve the expectation that the display mode of the icon changes in a plurality of steps in the change, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

  In the change scenario determination table of this embodiment, a scenario in which the display mode of the icon is changed is determined regardless of whether or not reach effect (may be reach other than normal reach) is performed in advance change. However, the display mode of the icon is changed according to the change scenario determination table, which is a determination factor whether or not reach effect is suggested to indicate that the jackpot game may be executed in advance variation. A scenario may be determined. When such a change scenario determination table is used, the change in the display mode of the icon does not occur during the execution of the advance change in which the reach effect is performed, and the change in the display mode of the reach effect is not performed. It is good to set various scenarios so that a change of a display mode may occur. Moreover, although the change of the display mode of an icon occurs during execution of the prior change in which reach production is performed, and the advance fluctuation in which reach production is not performed, reach production is more than in the execution of prior fluctuation in which reach production is performed Various scenarios may be set such that the change in the display mode of the icons occurs at a higher rate during the execution of the pre-variation in which is not executed.

(Change production pattern determination process)
Next, with reference to FIG. 36, the variation effect pattern determination process of the effect control unit 120m will be described. FIG. 36 is a flowchart showing icon change effect determination processing in the effect control unit 120 m.

  The sub CPU 120a refers to the received fluctuation pattern designation command in step S1441-1, and selects the fluctuation effect pattern determination table (see FIG. 37) in step S1441-2.

  In step S1441-3, the sub CPU 120a refers to the variation presentation pattern determination table, and determines one variation presentation pattern from a plurality of variation presentation patterns based on the variation pattern designation command and the distribution ratio (%). . The details of the variation presentation pattern determination table will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S1441-4, the sub CPU 120a sets a variation effect pattern specification command corresponding to the determined variation effect pattern in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c, and ends the current variation effect pattern determination process. As a result, the fluctuation rendering pattern designation command is transmitted to the image control unit 150 and the frame control board 180, and processing for executing the fluctuation rendering is performed.

(Variation production pattern determination table)
FIG. 37 is a diagram showing a variation presentation pattern determination table that is referred to when determining a variation presentation pattern. The variation production pattern determination table is associated with a variation presentation pattern designation command, a distribution ratio (%) for each variation presentation pattern, and a variation presentation pattern to be determined, and the presentation configuration for each variation presentation pattern as a reference Is described.

  The fluctuation effect pattern is a fluctuation performed using the effect device of the image display device 31, the audio output device 32, the panel drive device 33, the panel illumination device 34a, the frame illumination device 34b, the effect button 35, and the cross key 36 It is an effect mode of the effect, and the presence or absence of the pseudo continuous notice, the presence or absence of the reach effect, the content of the reach effect, etc. are defined.

  Here, each of the terms described in the effect configuration of the fluctuation effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. 37 will be described.

The “normal change” indicates that a normal change effect is performed in which the reach state is not formed by the effect pattern 38.
The “shortened fluctuation” indicates that a shortened fluctuation effect in which a reach state is not formed by the effect pattern 38 is shorter than the normal fluctuation effect.
“Normal reach” indicates that a normal reach effect in which a reach state is formed by the effect pattern 38 is performed.
"SP reach" indicates that a reach state is formed by the effect pattern 38, and SP reach effect with a higher jackpot expectation than the normal reach effect is performed.
The “SPSP reach” indicates that a reach state is formed by the effect pattern 38, and SPSP reach effect with a higher jackpot expectation than the SP reach effect is performed.

The “pseudo-series failure” indicates that the effect of turning on whether or not the pseudo continuous notice is executed is executed, but eventually the pseudo continuous notice is not executed.
The "simulated continuous success" indicates that the effect of turning on whether or not the pseudo continuous notice is executed is performed, and the result is that the pseudo continuous notice is finally executed.

In the “button non-collision”, an operation promotion effect that urges the operation of the effect button 35 is executed in the final phase (end stage) of the corresponding reach effect, and in the operation promotion effect, the effect button 35 is operated or When the term of validity has passed, it will execute a crash notification production to notify whether it is a big hit or not, but during the term of validity in this operation promotion production, the production button 35 does not move upward and is maintained in the non-projecting state (normal state) It shows that it will be.
In the “button collision”, an operation promotion effect that urges the operation of the effect button 35 is executed in the final phase (final stage) of the corresponding reach effect, and in the operation promotion effect, the effect button 35 is operated or the effect button 35 is effective. When the period elapses, it executes an accident notification effect to notify whether or not it is a big hit, but indicates that the effect button 35 moves upward to be in the projecting state (special state) in the effective period in this operation promotion effect. ing.

“Count-up effect” means count-up display (additional display) of numerical values on the image display device 31, and the type (reach probability) of reach effect that may be executed by the finally displayed numerical value It shows that a count-up effect to be announced is performed. The count-up display (addition display) in the count-up effect is different from the counter-down display (subtract display) in the timer effect, and is updated at an interval (irregular interval) different from actual time counting.
The “zone effect” is to perform a specific effect (background display) different from a normal effect (background) in the image display device 31, and to predict that a big hit game may be executed (a big hit game is carried out Indicates that zone effects are to be performed.
"Thermal zone effect" performs a specific effect (background display) different from the normal zone effect, and predicts that the possibility that the jackpot game will be executed is higher than the normal zone effect (the jackpot game is executed Indicates that the heat zone effect is to be performed.

  Note that updating at an interval (irregular interval) different from the actual time counting of the count-up display (addition display) in the count-up effect will be described later in detail, but as in the present embodiment In the middle of count-up display (addition display), clocking is delayed (slow). Also, it may be something that is clocked at several times the actual time (for example, it may be five seconds on the effect (display) while one second of the actual time elapses), or it may be clocked by skipping (for example, It may be clocked at intervals of 5 seconds.

  The "next notice" indicates that the next notice effect for giving notice of the type of reach effect (SPSP reach effect, all rotation reach effect in this embodiment) finally performed in the fluctuation effect is performed.

  As a first feature of the change effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. 37, reach effect is more easily performed when pseudo continuous advance presentation effects are performed than when pseudo continuous advance announcements are not performed, and pseudo continuous advance announcements are performed. There is a point that the jackpot expectation degree is higher as the number of times of execution of is larger. By doing this, it is possible to boost the sense of expectation of the player as to whether or not the pseudo continuous advance is executed, or the number of times of execution of the pseudo continuous advance, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

  In addition, as a second feature of the variation production pattern determination table shown in FIG. 37, the production is more effective than in the case where the production button 35 remains in the normal state in the effective period occurring in the final phase (end stage) of reach production. There is a point that the jackpot expectation is higher when the button 35 is in the special state. By doing this, the player's expectation on whether or not the effect button 35 is in the special state can be enhanced, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  In addition, as a third feature of the variation production pattern determination table shown in FIG. 37, the final phase of the reach production (final stage) when the heat zone performance is performed, rather than the case where only the normal zone performance is performed. There is a point that the effect button 35 is likely to be in the special state in the effective period occurring in the above. By doing this, it is possible to boost the player's sense of expectation as to which type of zone effect is executed, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

  Further, as a fourth feature of the fluctuation presentation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 37, there is a point that execution of SPSP reach presentation or full rotation reach presentation is decided when the next announcement presentation is executed. By doing this, it is possible to boost the player's sense of expectation as to whether or not the next notice effect is executed, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

  In addition, although the normal reach is performed and the SP reach is performed, the variable effect pattern determination table illustrated in FIG. 37 is not provided with the change effect pattern in which the SPSP reach is performed, but may be provided.

(The big hit notice production decision processing)
Next, with reference to FIG. 38, the jackpot notification effect determination processing of the effect control unit 120m will be described. FIG. 38 is a flow chart showing the jackpot notice effect determination process in the effect control unit 120 m.

  First, the sub CPU 120a refers to the determined variation effect pattern in step S1343-1, and uses the pre-reach notice determination table (see FIG. 39) in step S1443-2 to determine whether or not the pre-reach notice effect is performed. The type of the pre-reach advance notice effect to be executed or the predetermined notice pattern is determined. The details of the pre-reach advance notice determination table will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S1443-3, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the determined advance notice pattern is an advance notice pattern for executing a serif advance notice effect. If it is the notice pattern for executing the speech advance notice effect, the process proceeds to step S1443-4, and if it is the notice pattern for not executing the speech notice effect, the process proceeds to step S1443-6.

  Note that with the speech notification effect, a jackpot announcement effect that causes the image display device 31 to display a speech that suggests the jackpot expectation based on the operation of the presentation button 35 and outputs a voice according to the speech from the speech output device 32. It is one of the

  In step S1443-4, sub CPU 120a determines a serif pattern which is an effect aspect of the serif announcement effect using a serif pattern determination table (see FIG. 40A), and sets it in a predetermined area of sub RAM 120c. The details of the speech pattern determination table will be described later with reference to FIG.

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

  In step S1443-6, sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the determined notice pattern is a notice pattern for executing step-up notice effect (SU notice effect). If it is a notice pattern for executing the step-up notice effect, the process proceeds to step S1443-7. If it is not a notice pattern for executing the step-up notice effect, the process proceeds to step S1443-9.

  Note that step-up notice effects are predetermined from the first step according to the jackpot expectation level until any of a plurality of steps (steps) from the first step (first stage) to the final step (final stage). It has become a kind of jackpot notice effect to perform the step effect in order. Specifically, in the case where the jackpot game is executed (when the jackpot expectation is high) is more likely to be performed more step effects than when the jackpot game is not executed.

  In step S1443-7, sub CPU 120a determines the step-up pattern, which is an effect aspect of the step-up notice effect, using the step-up pattern determination table (see FIG. 40 (b)) and sets it in the predetermined area of sub RAM 120c. set. Details of the step-up pattern determination table will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S1443-8, sub CPU 120a sets a step-up notice effect designation command according to the determined step-up pattern in the transmission buffer of sub RAM 120 c. As a result, the step-up notice effect designation command is transmitted to the image control unit 150 and the frame control board 180, and a process for executing the step-up notice effect is performed.

  In step S1443-9, the sub CPU 120a uses the in-reach advance notice determination table (see FIG. 41 (a)) to determine the presence / absence of the in-reach advance notice effect and the type of in-reach advance notice effect to be executed. Decide. The details of the in-reach notice determination table will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S1443-10, sub CPU 120a determines whether the determined advance notice pattern is an advance notice pattern for executing a character group advance notice effect. If it is the notice pattern for executing the character group notice effect, the process proceeds to step S1443-11, and if it is the notice pattern for not performing the character group notice effect, the present jackpot notice effect determination process is ended.

  Note that the character group notice effect is one type of jackpot notice effect in which one of a plurality of types of characters different in the jackpot expectation degree is displayed on the image display device 31 as a group.

  In step S1443-11, sub CPU 120a determines a character group pattern which is an effect mode of character group advance presentation effect using a character group pattern determination table (see FIG. 41 (b)) to a predetermined area of sub RAM 120c. set. Details of the character group pattern determination table will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S1443-12, the sub CPU 120a sets a character group advance notice designation command according to the determined character group pattern in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c, and ends the present jackpot advance notice determination processing. As a result, a character group preview effect specification command is transmitted to the image control unit 150 and the frame control board 180, and a character group preview effect is executed.

(Pre-reach notice decision table)
FIG. 39 is a diagram showing a pre-reach notice determination table that is referred to when determining a pre-reach advance notice pattern. In the pre-reach notice determination table, a jackpot lottery result, a variation effect pattern type, a distribution ratio (%) for each notice pattern, and a notice pattern to be determined are associated.

  There are three types of notice patterns before reaching reach: "No notice" before reaching reach, "No notice effect with serif", and "Step up notice effect" with "step up notice effect". Is set, and the jackpot expectation degree is <notice notice effect <step-up notice effect <step-up notice effect>.

  As a feature of the pre-reach notice determination table shown in FIG. 39, the pre-reach notice is more easily performed in the case of the big hit than in the case where the big hit lottery result is a loss, and the fluctuation production pattern with a low big hit expectation is low. There is a point that the pre-reach notice is more easily performed when the fluctuation presentation pattern having a high jackpot expectation is determined than when it is determined. By doing this, it is possible to boost the player's expectation for the jackpot game to be executed, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

(Serif pattern determination table)
FIG. 40 (a) is a diagram showing a serif pattern determination table which is referred to when determining the serif pattern. In the speech pattern determination table, a jackpot lottery result, a variation effect pattern type, a distribution ratio (%) for each speech pattern, and a speech pattern to be determined are associated.

  In the speech pattern, it is unclear whether or not the jackpot game may be executed, "normal speech", "reach confirmed speech" in which it is determined that reach production is performed, and reach production may be performed. There are four categories of "Expected Degree UP Serif" that indicate that the jackpot game may be executed, and "Tokuto serif (Premier)" that determine that the jackpot will be established. A plurality of serifs are set, and the jackpot expectation degree is normal serif <reach determined serif <expected degree UP serif <this sure serif (big hit confirmed).

  As a feature of the serif pattern determination table shown in FIG. 40 (a), in the case of the jackpot, the serif of the reach confirmation serif or more (reach confirmation serif, expectation UP serif, correctness) in the case of the jackpot is greater than when the jackpot lottery result is lost. Serif (Like) or more with reach-determined serif in the case where the fluctuation presentation pattern with high jackpot expectation is determined than when the fluctuation presentation pattern with low jackpot expectation is easy to be determined. There is a point that a definite serif, an expected degree UP serif, and a true serif) are easily determined. By doing this, it is possible to boost the player's expectation for the jackpot game to be executed, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

(Step-up pattern determination table)
FIG. 40 (b) is a diagram showing a step-up pattern determination table to be referred to when determining the step-up pattern. The step-up pattern determination table is associated with a jackpot lottery result, a variation effect pattern type, a distribution ratio (%) for each step-up pattern, and a step-up pattern to be determined.

  In the step-up pattern, the first step effect is executed "Normal SU1", the first and second step effects are executed "Normal SU2", and the first to third step effects are executed "Normal SU 3 ", first to fourth step effects are executed" normal SU 4 ", first to fifth step effects are executed" normal SU 5 ", first to fifth step effects are performed and the jackpot game is There are six types of “to be confirmed SU5 (premium)” determined to be executed, and the jackpot expectation is usually SU1 <ordinary SU2 <ordinary SU3 <ordinary SU4 and normally SU5 <or due SU5.

  As a feature of the step-up pattern determination table shown in FIG. 40 (b), a step-up pattern in which the number of execution of step effects is larger is more easily determined in the case of the big hit than in the case of the big hit lottery result being lost A step up pattern with a large number of step effects is more likely to be determined if a variation presentation pattern with a high jackpot expectation is determined than when a variation presentation pattern with a low degree of expectation is determined. It can be mentioned. By doing this, it is possible to boost the player's expectation for the jackpot game to be executed, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

(Reach notice decision table during reach)
FIG. 41 (a) is a diagram showing a during-reach notice determination table which is referred to when determining the during-reach notice pattern. The reaching preliminary notice determination table is associated with a jackpot lottery result, a variation effect pattern type, a distribution ratio (%) for each preliminary notice pattern, and a notice pattern to be determined.

  There are two types of notice patterns for reaching notice: "No notice" in which no notice is made during reach, and "character group notice effect in which character group notice effect is executed". <It is a character group advance production.

  As a feature of the in-reach notice determination table shown in FIG. 41 (a), in-the-reach notice (character group notice effect) is more easily performed in the case of the big hit than in the case of the big hit lottery result being lost. It is easier to notice during reach (character group announcement effect) in the case where the fluctuation presentation pattern with high jackpot expectation is determined than when the fluctuation presentation pattern with low jackpot expectation is determined. It can be mentioned. By doing this, it is possible to boost the player's expectation for the jackpot game to be executed, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

(Character group pattern determination table)
FIG. 41B is a diagram showing a character group pattern determination table to be referred to when determining the character group pattern. The character group pattern determination table is associated with a jackpot lottery result, a variation effect pattern type, a distribution ratio (%) for each character group pattern, and a determined character group pattern.

  In the character group pattern, a "first character group" in which a first character group is displayed, a "second character group" in which a second character group is displayed, and a "third character group" in which a third character group is displayed , And four types of "fourth character group (premier)" in which the fourth character group is displayed and determined to be a big hit are set, and the big hit expectation degree is the first character group <second character group < Third character group <fourth character group (big hit confirmed).

  As a feature of the character group pattern determination table shown in FIG. 41 (b), it is mentioned that it is determined that the variation effect pattern more than the SP reach effect is to be executed when the character group advance notification effect is executed. By doing this, it is possible to boost the player's sense of expectation as to whether or not the character group preview effect is executed, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

(Count-up effect determination process)
Next, count-up effect determination processing of the effect control unit 120m will be described using FIG. FIG. 42 is a flowchart showing count-up effect determination processing in the effect control unit 120 m.

  First, in step S1444-1, the sub CPU 120a refers to the determined variation effect pattern, and in step S1444-2, determines whether or not count-up effect is included in the effect configuration of the variation effect pattern. If the count-up effect is included, the process proceeds to step S1444-3. If the count-up effect is not included, the current count-up effect determination process is ended.

  In step S1444-3, the sub CPU 120a uses the final count value determination table (see FIG. 43) to determine the final count value to be finally displayed in the count-up effect. The details of the final count value determination table will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S1444-4, the sub CPU 120a sets a count-up effect designation command corresponding to the determined final count value to the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c, and ends the current count-up effect determination process. Thus, a count-up effect designation command is transmitted to the image control unit 150 and the frame control board 180, and processing for executing the count-up effect is performed.

(Final count value determination table)
FIG. 43 is a diagram showing a final count value determination table which is referred to when determining the final count value in the count-up effect. The final count value determination table is associated with the jackpot lottery result, the reach effect type to be finally executed in the fluctuation effect, the distribution ratio (%) for each final count value (seconds), and the final count value to be determined ing.

  For the final count value, "6 seconds" indicates that the normal reach production is finally performed, or "9 seconds" indicates that the normal reach production or the SP reach production is finally performed. Four kinds of "7.7 seconds (premium)" to notify that the SPSP reach effect is finally executed and a big hit will be set are suggested. ing.

  As described above, in the count-up effect, since a plurality of final count values are set, the count value may not be counted up to the final arrival point (maximum value (12 seconds in the present embodiment)).

  As a first feature of the final count value determination table shown in FIG. 43, when the final count value is the maximum value (12 seconds), it is determined that it is determined that SPSP reach effect with high jackpot expectation is to be executed. Be By doing this, the player's expectation for whether or not the count value in the count-up effect is counted up to the maximum value (addition display) can be enhanced, and the interest of the game can be improved. It becomes.

  As a second feature of the final count value determination table shown in FIG. 43, the final in the case where reach presentation with a high jackpot expectation is executed is larger than in the case where reach presentation with a low jackpot expectation is performed. The point is that the count value is easily determined. By doing this, it is possible to boost the player's expectation for the jackpot game to be executed, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

  As a third feature of the final count value determination table shown in FIG. 43, basically, the final count value becomes the maximum value (12 seconds), so that SPSP reach effect with high jackpot expectation is performed Although it is considered as the distribution ratio (%) for each final count value to be notified, exceptionally the distribution ratio (%) is a value which is smaller than the maximum value (12 seconds) as an extremely low premiere element, and the jackpot It is pointed out that “7.7 seconds (premium)” is provided to determine that the By doing this, it is possible to give unexpectedness to the count-up effect, and it becomes possible to improve the interest of the game.

(Example of production of count-up production)
Next, with reference to FIG. 44, an example of effect when count-up effect is executed while the fluctuation effect is being executed will be described.

  First, as shown in FIG. 44 (a), when the variation time of the first special symbol ends in the state where the number of first special symbols held is "2", the image display device 31 produces the effect symbol 38 "148". Is stopped and the fluctuation effect ends. Also, the small effect pattern 48 is also stopped and displayed at "148".

  Then, as shown in FIG. 44 (b), when the variation display of the first special symbol is started, one of the first reserved icons changes to the variation icon TI, and the variation display of the effect symbol 38 is started. The fluctuation presentation is performed. In addition, the variable display of the small effect pattern 48 is also started.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 44C, when the effect button 35 is operated during the effective period generated during the normal fluctuation period, the image display device 31 displays the expectation UP serif of the character A "!?") Is displayed, and the serif announcement effect is executed. Note that, even when the effect period ends without the effect button 35 being operated, the speech advance notice effect is executed.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 44 (d), when the introduction effect of the count-up effect is started, the ally character indicates that the ally character is ambushing the enemy character on the image display device 31 ("Ambush start!"). A count-up effect is started in which the character and the enemy character are displayed.

  It should be noted that when the count-up effect is started, the effect pattern 38 is erased but the small effect pattern 48 is not erased and the variable display is continued.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 44 (e), when the count-up effect is started, count-up display (additional display) of numerical values is performed with the passage of time (here, 1.05 seconds have elapsed).

  Thereafter, when approaching the “6.00 second” which is the first branch value of whether or not the count-up effect ends, the count-up display (additional display) of the numerical value is delayed, as shown in FIG. 44 (f) (g) Thus, when the count-up display (additional display) reaches 6.00 seconds, the count-up display (additional display) is delayed (finally almost paused) and the numerical value is enlarged and displayed as 6.01 seconds. The count-up turning effect displayed is performed to ask whether or not the count-up effect ends. When the count-up effect is finished at this timing, it develops into the normal reach effect and the change effect is finished.

  Here, if the count-up effect continues, the update speed of the count-up display (addition display) will return to the original speed when the value of the count-up display (addition display) exceeds 6.01 seconds. .

  Furthermore, the count-up display (addition display) of the numerical value is performed, and the count-up display of the numerical value (addition display) is approached when approaching the second branch value “9.00 seconds” of whether or not the count-up effect ends. When the count-up display (addition display) reaches 9.00 seconds as shown in FIG. 44 (h) (i), the count-up display (addition display) is delayed most (finally). Almost pause), the numerical value is enlarged and displayed, and whether or not it is 9.01 seconds, that is, the same count-up rotation effect as the first branch value is executed. When the count-up effect is finished at this timing, the variation reach is finished by developing into the SP reach effect finally through the normal reach effect or the normal reach.

  Here, when the count-up effect continues, the update speed of the count-up display (addition display) returns to the original speed when the value of the count-up display (addition display) exceeds 9.01 seconds. .

  Further, count-up display (addition display) of numerical values is performed, and as shown in FIG. 44 (j), when the count-up display (addition display) reaches the maximum value of 12.00 seconds, the friend character The ambush is successful, and the effect of catching up the enemy character is displayed, and the count-up effect is ended, and finally, the SPSP reach effect is developed via the normal reach, and the variable effect is ended.

Although not shown, when the count-up effect ends when the numerical value of the count-up display (additional display) reaches 7.70 seconds, it eventually develops into SPSP reach production via the normal reach and the change production is It will end. In the case of “7.70 seconds”, unlike the other number of seconds, it does not mean that the count-up display (addition display) of the numbers is delayed even if it approaches “7.70 seconds”. There is.
In addition, the numerical value of this count-up display (addition display) is 7.70 seconds, and it may be made to perform the fixed production which announces definitely becoming a big hit at the timing which count-up production ended.

  As described above, when the count value approaches the branch value (6.00, 9.00, 12.00), the count-up display (addition display) is delayed, and it is asked whether the count-up effect is ended or not. Thus, the player can be excited and it is possible to improve the effect of the count-up effect.

  In addition, when it is decided that “7. 70 seconds” that the big win is decided, when the count-up effect ends, even if it approaches “7.70 seconds”, the count-up display (additional display) of numerical values is not delayed, Since the count-up display (addition display) is finished, it is possible to give the player a great surprise and a sense of excitement, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

  In addition, when the count-up effect which is a high attention effect is started from the player who gives notice of the type of reach to be executed, the effect pattern 38 is erased and the small effect pattern 48 is continuously displayed. It has become. By doing this, the player can be more effectively focused on the count-up effect (without inhibiting the count-up effect) and the variation display of the first special symbol (second special symbol) is performed. The player can grasp the state.

  The normal reach is always executed after the count-up effect is executed, but the development effect may be executed without the normal reach and the SP reach effect or the SPSP reach effect may be developed. Also, the case of performing and developing normal reach and the case of performing and promoting development effect without executing normal reach may be mixed. In the case where they are mixed, the jackpot expectation may be higher in the case where the development effect is executed and developed without performing the normal reach than in the case where the normal reach is performed and developed.

  In addition, in the count-up effect, the display color of the count-up display (addition display) does not change, but the display color may change as the value of the count-up display (addition display) increases. . For example, a normal color may be displayed for 6.00 seconds, a blue color may be displayed for 6.01 seconds to 9.00 seconds, and a red color may be displayed for 9.01 seconds to 12.00 seconds. . By doing this, it is possible to effectively boost the count-up effect which does not know how far the count-up display (addition display) progresses to, by the display color of the count-up display (addition display).

(Timer effect determination process)
Next, the timer effect determination processing of the effect control unit 120m will be described using FIG. FIG. 45 is a flowchart showing timer effect determination processing in the effect control unit 120 m.

  First, in step S1445-1, the sub CPU 120a refers to the change scenario of the icon corresponding to the change icon, and determines in step S1445-2 whether or not the change icon change effect is to be executed. If the icon change presentation is to be performed, the process proceeds to step S1445-3. If the icon change presentation is not to be performed, the process proceeds to step S1445-8.

  In step S1445-3, the sub CPU 120a uses the change timer count determination table (see FIG. 46 (a)) to count the number of change timer effects (“0 times” or “1 time”) to be executed during the current change effect. To determine). Specifically, the icon final display mode or the like of the variation icon is collated. The details of the change timer count determination table will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Note that the change timer effect is an effect that indicates that the change icon change effect is performed and the timing at which the change icon change effect is performed, but when the change timer effect is performed It is difficult for the player to determine whether or not the change timer effect is achieved, and it can be determined that the change timer effect has been achieved when the display mode of the change icon has changed.

  In step S1445-4, the sub CPU 120a determines whether the determined number of change timer effects is to execute a change timer effect. If the change timer effect is to be executed (the number of change timer effects is "one time"), the process proceeds to step S1445-5 and the change timer effect is not executed (the number of change timer effects is " In the case of “0 times”, the processing is moved to step S1445-8.

  In step S1445-5, the sub CPU 120a determines an icon change as a suggested event suggested by the change timer effect, and determines a change timer as a timer type classified according to the type and length of the timer.

  In the suggested event, besides icon change, normal reach, pseudo run, count up effect, zone effect, heat zone effect, next notice effect, SP reach effect, SPSP reach effect, full turn reach effect, effective period, jackpot symbol stop Etc.

  The timer type includes, in addition to the change timer, a short timer that is a classification of a short timer time, a middle timer that is a classification of a long timer time, a long timer that is a classification of a long timer time, and the like. Note that the timer times set by the four types of timers are: change timer = short timer <middle timer <long timer.

  The type of timer time of the change timer was the same as the short timer (5 seconds, 6 seconds, and 7 seconds), but the same type of timer time as the middle timer and the long timer (15 seconds, 20 Seconds, 35 seconds, 40 seconds, 45 seconds, 50 seconds, and 55 seconds) may be provided.

  In step S1445-6, sub CPU 120a uses the update pattern determination table (see FIG. 49) to determine the timer update pattern (render mode) in the change timer effect. Specifically, the timer type and the jackpot lottery result are collated with the update pattern determination table. The details of the update pattern determination table will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S1445-7, the sub CPU 120a sets, in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c, a timer presentation designation command indicating the suggestion event and the update pattern. As a result, the timer effect designation command is transmitted to the image control unit 150 and the frame control board 180, and processing for executing the change timer effect is performed during the change effect.

  In step S1445-8, the sub CPU 120a refers to the current fluctuation effect pattern, and in step S1445-9, reach effect (SP reach effect, SPSP reach effect, all-rotation reach effect) over SP reach effect is executed. It is determined whether or not. If the reach effect of the SP reach effect or more is executed, the process proceeds to step S1445-10. If the reach effect of the SP reach effect or more is not executed, the current timer effect determination process is ended.

  In step S1445-10, the sub CPU 120a uses the event timer count determination table (see FIG. 46B) to count the number of event timer effects (“0 times” to “2 times”) to be executed during the current fluctuation effect. To determine). Specifically, the jackpot lottery result, the variation presentation pattern, and the like are collated in the event timer count determination table. The details of the event timer count determination table will be described later with reference to FIG.

  The event timer effect is an effect that suggests that any of a plurality of events (except for the icon change) that make the jackpot game be expected to be executed in the process of executing the fluctuation effect, and that it indicates the timing of the occurrence of the event. However, it is difficult for the player to determine the type of the event when the event timer effect is executed, and the type of the event can be determined when the event occurs.

  Since the above-mentioned change timer effect and the event timer effect have common execution modes during execution of each timer effect, which timer effect is being executed when various timer effects are executed It is difficult for the player to determine the

  In step S1445-11, the sub CPU 120a determines whether the determined number of event timer effects is to execute the event timer effect. If the event timer effect is to be executed (the number of event timer effects is "one time" or "twice"), the process proceeds to step S1445-12 and does not execute the event timer effect (event timer If the number of effects is “0 times”, the current timer effect determination process is ended.

  In step S1445-12, the sub CPU 120a determines whether the number of event timer effects determined is one. If it is one time, the process proceeds to step S1445-13, and if it is not one time but two times, the process proceeds to step S1445-16.

  In step S1445-13, the sub CPU 120a uses the suggested event determination table for one time timer (see FIG. 47) to indicate the suggested event suggested by the event timer effect and the timer type classified by the type and length of the timer. Decide. Specifically, the variation presentation pattern or the like is collated with the suggested event determination table for one time timer. The details of the suggested event determination table for this one-time timer will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S1445-14, the sub CPU 120a uses the update pattern determination table (see FIG. 49) to determine the timer update pattern (render mode) in the event timer effect. Specifically, the timer type and the jackpot lottery result are collated with the update pattern determination table. Details of the update pattern determination table for the event timer will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S1445-15, the sub CPU 120a sets a timer effect designation command indicating the suggestion event and the update pattern in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c, and ends the current timer effect determination process. As a result, a timer effect designation command is transmitted to the image control unit 150 and the frame control board 180, and processing for executing an event timer effect is performed during the fluctuation effect.

  In step S1445-16, the sub CPU 120a uses the first suggested event determination table (see FIG. 48 (a)) for two timers to indicate the suggested event suggested by the first event timer effect, and the timer Determine the timer type classified by type and length. Specifically, the variation presentation pattern or the like is collated with the first suggested event determination table for two timers. The details of the first suggested event determination table for this timer twice will be described later using FIG. 48 (a).

  In step S1445-17, the sub CPU 120a uses the update pattern determination table (see FIG. 49) to determine the timer update pattern (render mode) in the first event timer effect. Specifically, the timer type and the jackpot lottery result are collated with the update pattern determination table. Details of the update pattern determination table for the event timer will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S1445-18, the sub CPU 120a sets a suggestion event and a timer effect designation command indicating an update pattern in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c. As a result, a timer effect designation command is transmitted to the image control unit 150 and the frame control board 180, and processing for executing the first event timer effect is performed during the fluctuation effect.

  In step S1445-19, the sub CPU 120a uses the second suggested event determination table (see FIG. 48 (b)) for two timers to indicate the suggested event suggested by the second event timer effect, and the timer Determine the timer type classified by the length. Specifically, the variation presentation pattern or the like is collated with the second suggested event determination table for two timers. The details of the second suggested event determination table for the second timer will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S1445-20, the sub CPU 120a uses the update pattern determination table (see FIG. 49) to determine the timer update pattern (render mode) in the second event timer effect. Specifically, the timer type and the jackpot lottery result are collated with the update pattern determination table. The details of the update pattern determination table will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S1445-21, the sub CPU 120a sets a timer effect designation command indicating a suggestion event and an update pattern in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c, and ends the current timer effect determination process. As a result, a timer effect designation command is transmitted to the image control unit 150 and the frame control board 180, and a process for executing a second event timer effect is performed during the fluctuation effect.

(Change timer count determination table)
FIG. 46 (a) is a diagram showing a change timer count determination table which is referred to when determining the number of change timer effects to be executed during the change effect. In the change timer count determination table, an icon final display mode, a distribution ratio (%) for each change timer effect count, and the number of change timer effects determined are associated.

As the number of change timer effects, two types of “0 times” where the change timer effect is not performed and “one time” where the change timer effect is performed are set.
In addition, the number of times of the change timer effect is not limited to the type of the present embodiment, and may be three types including the case where the change timer effect is executed twice, or may be executable more times.

A feature of the change timer count determination table shown in FIG. 46A is that the change timer effect is more easily performed as the final display mode of the change icon becomes a high hit probability. By doing this, it is possible to effectively predict that the change icon has a high jackpot expectation degree, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.
Note that the change timer effect may be less likely to be performed as the final display mode of the change icon has a higher hit probability.

(Event timer count determination table)
FIG. 46 (b) is a diagram showing an event timer count determination table which is referred to when determining the number of event timer effects to be executed during the fluctuation effect. The event timer number determination table is associated with a jackpot lottery result, a variation effect pattern, a distribution ratio (%) for each number of event timer effects, and the number of event timer effects determined.

  The event timer effect is not performed "0 times", the event timer effect is performed once, "one time", and the event timer effect is performed twice. Three types of “two times” are set.

  As a first feature of the event timer number determination table shown in FIG. 46 (b), the event timer effect is more easily performed in the case of the big hit than in the case of the big hit lottery result being lost, and the big hit expectation degree There is a point that the event timer effect is more easily performed when the reach effect with a high jackpot expectation is performed than when the low effect is performed. By doing this, it is possible to boost the player's expectation for the jackpot game to be executed, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

  As a second feature of the event timer number determination table shown in FIG. 46 (b), the number of execution times of the event timer effect is likely to increase more in the case of the big hit than in the case of the big hit lottery result being a loss Be By doing this, it is possible to attract the player's interest in the number of times of execution of the event timer effect, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

  As a third feature of the event timer count determination table shown in FIG. 46 (b), the case where reach presentation with a high jackpot expectation is executed is more than when reach presentation with a low jackpot expectation is executed The point is that the number of times of execution of the event timer effect tends to be large. By doing this, it is possible to boost the player's expectation for the jackpot game to be executed, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

(Suggested event decision table for one timer)
FIG. 47 is a diagram showing a suggestion event in the case where the event timer effect is executed once during the fluctuation effect, and a suggestion event determination table for one timer which is referred to in the case of determining the timer type. In the suggested event determination table for one-time timer, a fluctuation presentation pattern, a distribution ratio (%) for each suggested event, a suggested event to be determined, and a timer type are associated.

  In the suggested event, 10 types of normal reach, pseudo run, count up effect, zone effect, next notice effect, SP reach effect, SPSP reach effect, all rotation reach effect, effective period, jackpot symbol stop are set.

  Further, in the timer type, three types of a short timer that is a classification of a short timer time, a middle timer that is a classification of a long timer time, and a long timer that is a classification of a long timer time are set. The timer time set by the three types of timers is short timer <middle timer <long timer.

  As a first feature of the suggested event determination table for one-time timer shown in FIG. 47, there is a point that the type of suggested event is set to be different according to the variation presentation pattern. By doing this, the variation of the timer effect can be increased, and it becomes possible to prevent the player from getting bored and to improve the interest of the game.

  As a second feature of the suggested event determination table for one-time timer shown in FIG. 47, an event (for example, a simulation) which is executed at an early stage of the fluctuation effect as one event timer effect performed during the fluctuation effect There is a point that it is easier to determine the continuation event, the count-up effect, the zone effect) as the suggestion event than the event (for example, the SP reach effect, the SPSP reach effect, the effective period) executed at a late timing of the fluctuation effect. By doing this, the player's sense of expectation can be improved over a long time, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  As a third feature of the suggested event determination table for one-time timer shown in FIG. 47, an event (for example, pseudo-series, count-up effect) which is executed at an earlier timing of the variation effect as the jackpot expectation degree is higher , And zone effect), there is a point that an event (for example, SP reach effect, SPSP reach effect, effective period) which is executed at a late timing of the fluctuation effect is more likely to be determined as the suggestion event. By doing this, the player's sense of expectation can be improved over a long time, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  As a fourth feature of the suggested event determination table for one-time timer shown in FIG. 47, a timer type in which a long timer time is to be set is easily determined as the variation presentation pattern with higher jackpot expectation degree (big hit expectation The higher the degree is, the easier the long timer is determined as the timer type). By doing this, the longer the timer time in the timer effect is, the higher the expectation of jackpot becomes higher, so that the player has a sense of expectation for the length of the timer time, and the interest of the game can be improved. It becomes.

  As a fifth feature of the suggested event determination table for one time timer shown in FIG. 47, a predetermined event (for example, normal reach, count up effect, pseudo link, SP reach effect, zone effect, SPSP reach effect, next notice effect) The event timer effect which suggests the occurrence of a specific event (effective period) is executed in the final phase (final stage) of the fluctuation effect rather than the event timer effect which suggests the occurrence of). There is a point that the effect button 35 is likely to be in a special state. By doing this, the player's expectation for which type of event is a suggestion event can be enhanced, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  As a sixth feature of the suggested event determination table for one time timer shown in FIG. 47, the final phase of the fluctuation effect is more determined when the middle timer is determined than when the short timer is determined as the timer type. There is a point that the effect button 35 is likely to be in a special state (protruding state) at (last stage). By doing this, it is possible to boost the player's expectation for the length of the timer time, and to improve the interest of the game.

  As a seventh feature of the suggested event determination table for one-time timer shown in FIG. 47, the final phase of the fluctuation effect when the long timer is determined than when the middle timer is determined as the timer type In the final stage, there is a point that the effect button 35 is likely to be in the special state (protruding state). By doing this, it is possible to boost the player's expectation for the length of the timer time, and to improve the interest of the game.

(Suggested event decision table for 2 timers)
FIG. 48 is a diagram showing a suggested event in the case where the event timer effect is executed twice during the variable performance, and a suggested event determination table for the timer twice which is referred to when the timer type is determined. The variable event pattern, the distribution ratio (%) for each suggested event, the suggested event to be determined, and the timer type are associated with the suggested event determination table for the second timer.

  FIG. 48 (a) is a diagram showing a first suggested event determination table for two timers for determining the type of the first suggested event and the type of the timer type, and FIG. ) Is a diagram showing a second suggested event determination table for two timers for determining the type of a second suggested event and the type of timer type.

  Suggested events: Normal reach, 1st simulated train, 2nd simulated train, count up effect, zone effect, 1st heat zone effect, next notice effect, SPSP reach effect, effective period, all rotation reach effect, big hit design stop 11 types are set.

  Further, in the timer type, three types of a short timer that is a classification of a short timer time, a middle timer that is a classification of a long timer time, and a long timer that is a classification of a long timer time are set. The timer time set by the three types of timers is short timer <middle timer <long timer.

  As a first feature of the suggested event determination table for the second timer shown in FIG. 48, the type of the suggested event is set to be different according to the variation presentation pattern. By doing this, the variation of the timer effect can be increased, and it becomes possible to prevent the player from getting bored and to improve the interest of the game.

  In addition, as a second feature of the suggested event determination table for two timers shown in FIG. 48, an event executed at an early stage of the fluctuation effect as the two event timer effects executed during the fluctuation effect; The point is that it is easy to determine both of the events to be executed at the late stage of the change production to the suggestion event. By doing this, the player's sense of expectation can be improved over a long time, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  In addition, as a third feature of the suggested event determination table for two timers shown in FIG. 48, a timer type in which a long timer time is to be set is easily determined as the fluctuation presentation pattern has a higher jackpot expectation degree ( The higher the jackpot expectation, the easier it is to determine a long timer as the timer type). By doing this, the longer the timer time in the timer effect is, the higher the expectation of jackpot becomes higher, so that the player has a sense of expectation for the length of the timer time, and the interest of the game can be improved. It becomes.

  Further, as a fourth feature of the suggested event determination table for two timers shown in FIG. 48, identification is more specific than in the case where an event timer effect that suggests the occurrence of a predetermined event (for example, SPSP reach effect) is executed. In the event that the event timer effect indicating the occurrence of the event (effective period) of is executed, the effect button 35 is likely to be in a special state in the final phase (end stage) of the variable effect. By doing this, the player's expectation for which type of event is a suggestion event can be enhanced, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  The fifth feature of the suggested event determination table for two timers shown in FIG. 48 is that a long timer is determined rather than a case where a short timer and a middle timer are determined as the timer type. However, there is a point that the effect button 35 is likely to be in the special state (protruding state) in the final phase (final stage) of the variable effect. By doing this, it is possible to boost the player's expectation for the length of the timer time, and to improve the interest of the game.

(Update pattern determination table)
FIG. 49 is a diagram showing an update pattern determination table to be referred to when determining an update pattern (effect mode) of the timer. The update pattern determination table is associated with a timer type, a jackpot lottery result, a distribution ratio (%) for each update pattern, and an update pattern to be determined, and a timer time for each update pattern, a timer display mode, as a reference. The timer display position and the presence or absence of the possibility of the standby display indicating that the execution of the timer effect is on standby are described.

The “normal pattern” is a normal update pattern in which a timer displayed in a predetermined area of the image display device 31 is decremented by one from the initial number of seconds until it becomes 0 seconds.
In the “special pattern”, after the timer displayed in the predetermined area of the image display device 31 is decremented by one from the initial number of seconds until it becomes 0 seconds, rewinding of the timer (number of seconds) occurs. This is a special update pattern that is decremented by one until it reaches 0 seconds again.

The jackpot expectation for each update pattern corresponding to the change timer is usually pattern 1 <normal pattern 2 <normal pattern 3.
The jackpot expectation for each update pattern corresponding to the short timer is normal pattern 5 <normal pattern 6 <normal pattern 7.
The jackpot expectation for each update pattern corresponding to the middle timer is normal pattern 11 <normal pattern 12 <normal pattern 13.
The jackpot expectation for each update pattern corresponding to the long timer is: normal pattern 21 <normal pattern 22 <normal pattern 23 <normal pattern 24 <normal pattern 25 <special pattern 1 <normal pattern 26 <normal pattern 27 <special pattern 2 < It is a normal pattern 28.

  As described above, in the timer effect, a plurality of timer times (update patterns) are set, but the timer effect is counted down to 0 seconds, and a predetermined event (icon change effect, various reach effects, zone effect, count up) Since it is an effect that suggests that the effect, the effective period of the effect button 35, the stop display of the jackpot symbol etc., and the timing at which a predetermined event occurs, even if it is any timer time (updated pattern) The count value is counted up to the final arrival point (0 seconds in this embodiment).

  As a first feature of the update pattern determination table shown in FIG. 49, the update pattern in which the big hit is a longer timer time is larger in the case of the big hit than in the case of the big hit lottery result no matter which timer type. It is easy to determine. By doing this, the longer the timer time in the timer effect is, the higher the expectation of jackpot becomes higher, so that the player has a sense of expectation for the length of the timer time, and the interest of the game can be improved. It becomes.

  A second feature of the update pattern determination table shown in FIG. 49 is that, even if the timer time is the same, the jackpot expectation varies depending on the display mode (character color) of the timer. By doing this, the player's expectation for the display mode of the timer can be enhanced, and the interest of the game can be improved. Specifically, the jackpot expectation regarding the display mode (character color) of the timer is white <blue <red <rainbow (big hit confirmed).

  A third feature of the update pattern determination table shown in FIG. 49 is that the display mode (character color) of the timer is more frequent as the long timer time is determined. By doing this, it is possible to impress that the jackpot expectation is higher as the timer type for which the long timer time is determined is higher, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

  In addition, although the character color was illustrated as a display mode of a timer, it is good also as a font other than a character color, it is good also as a decoration part which decorates a timer, and those compound may be sufficient.

As a fourth feature of the update pattern determination table shown in FIG. 49, a plurality of character colors (white, blue, red, rainbow) are set as the display mode of the timer, but the type of the character color is the icon final The same color as a part of the icon color types (white, blue, green, red, zebra, rainbow) set as the display mode is set. That is, the icon color set as the icon final display mode includes all of the character colors set as the display mode of the timer. By doing this, it becomes easy to understand which of the character color timers the jackpot expectation is high, and it becomes possible to improve the interest of the game.
Further, the order of the jackpot expectation degree indicated by the type of color is also common to the type of icon color set as the icon final display mode and the type of character color set as the display mode of the timer.

  Note that the type of character color set as the display mode of the timer and the type of icon color set as the icon final display mode may be completely the same type.

Further, in addition to the icon final display mode, an effect (other effect) indicating the jackpot expectation degree is provided using the display (light emission) color, and all of the character colors set as the display mode of the timer, or Some may set the same color. Also in this case, the permutation of the jackpot expectation degree indicated by the color type may be common to the display color of the timer and the other effects.
Here, other effects may include, for example, a plurality of display colors of speech in the speech announcement effect, or the color of the effect color or the emission color of the frame illumination device 34b each time the step advances in the step-up announcement effect. What may change may be provided, and a plurality of color numbers of count-up effects may be provided, and various effects can be assumed.

  A fifth feature of the update pattern determination table shown in FIG. 49 is that the jackpot expectation varies depending on the display position of the timer (the jackpot expectation is higher the closer to the screen center). By doing this, the player becomes interested in the display position of the timer, and it becomes possible to improve the interest of the game.

  Further, since the display size of the timer is different depending on the display position of the timer, it can be said that the jackpot expectation is different depending on the display size of the timer (the larger the size, the higher the jackpot expectation).

  As a sixth feature of the update pattern determination table shown in FIG. 49, the timer display is started after the standby display is performed rather than when the standby display indicating the execution of the timer effect is not performed. There is a point that the jackpot expectation degree is higher in the case of being done. By doing this, the sense of expectation of the player can be enhanced even before the timer is subtracted, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  As a seventh feature of the update pattern determination table shown in FIG. 49, when the timer time (total) is the same, the jackpot expectation is better in the case where the timer is updated with the special pattern than the normal pattern. There is a point that goes high. By doing this, it is possible to increase the player's expectation for whether or not it is a special pattern, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

  As an eighth feature of the update pattern determination table shown in FIG. 49, the rewinding time in the special pattern is likely to be longer in the case of the big hit than in the case of the big hit lottery result being lost (by the timer time after rewinding). Jackpot expectations differ)). By doing this, the player's expectation for the rewinding time can be enhanced, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  A ninth feature of the update pattern determination table shown in FIG. 49 is that the initial timer time in the special pattern and the timer time after rewinding are different (the timer time after rewinding is shorter than the initial timer time) Can be mentioned. By doing this, it is possible to effectively capture the player's sense of expectation until the rewinding is completed, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, an event suggested by the timer effect and an event not suggested (big hit advance effect) are set. By doing this, it is possible to increase the variation production of variation, and to prevent the player from getting tired and to improve the interest of the game.

  In addition, it can be said that the number of events suggested by the timer effect and the events not suggested (big hit advance effect) are different. Specifically, the number of events suggested by the timer effect is larger than the unsuggested event (big hit announcement effect). The number of events not suggested by the timer effect may be greater than the number of suggested events.

  In this embodiment, when the timer effect is executed, it is always counted up to "0 seconds", but it may be ended halfway without being counted up to "0 seconds". Also good. As described above, when ending on the way, it is preferable not to indicate any predetermined event (so-called "gasse effect").

(Timer production and execution time)
Next, with reference to FIG. 50 to FIG. 52, the timer effect for each of the variation effect patterns in which the timer effect may be performed and the execution timing of the timer effect will be described.

  In the timer effect, there is an "icon change timer effect" that suggests icon change as a change timer effect, and as an event timer effect, "pseudo-generated timer effect" that suggests the occurrence of a pseudo run, and it suggests the start of zone production "Zone generation timer effect", "The heat zone generation timer effect" which suggests the start of the heat zone effect, "Count up generation timer effect" which suggests the start of the count up effect, "The next time it suggests the start of the next notice effect "Precaution occurrence timer effect", "Normal reach occurrence timer effect" which suggests start of normal reach effect, "SP reach occurrence timer effect" which suggests start of SP reach effect, "SPSP reach occurrence timer effect which suggests start of SPSP reach effect" ", Suggesting the occurrence of the effective period of the production button 35" During occurrence timer demonstration ", suggesting to stop the jackpot performance symbols there is a" big hit symbol stop timer demonstration ".

  In the fluctuation effect pattern in which the pseudo continuous advance notice effect is executed, “the pseudo 1 fluctuation period” which is the first fluctuation period before the pseudo continuous advance notice is executed, and the fact that the pseudo continuous advance notice is executed once 2 In the second fluctuation period “pseudo-2 fluctuation period”, in the third fluctuation period “pseudo 3 fluctuation period” which is the third fluctuation period accompanying the execution of the pseudo continuous notice twice, and in the pseudo continuous notice performed 3 times There are at least four periods of “pseudo-4 fluctuation period”, which is the fourth fluctuation period involved.

  As shown in FIG. 50 (a), in the case of the fluctuation effect pattern 10 or 33 (button non-collision), three of the icon change timer effect, the pseudo link generation timer effect, and the SP reach generation timer effect are executed. there is a possibility. However, up to two timer effects are executed at the same time (in parallel).

  In this case, the icon change timer effect starts between T1 and T4 and ends by T4. In addition, the pseudo continuous generation timer effect is started between T1 and T2 and ends at T2. Also, the SP reach occurrence timer effect is started between T2 and T4 and ends at T4.

In addition, the display of the effect pattern 38 is displayed during T0 to T7, and the display of the small effect pattern 48 is displayed during T0 to T7.
In addition, although the production | presentation pattern 38 is displayed in a reach state from T3, the small presentation pattern 48 is displayed without being in a reach state also after T3.

  As shown in FIG. 50 (b), in the case of the fluctuation effect pattern 11 or 34 (button non-collision), three of the icon change timer effect, the zone generation timer effect, and the SP reach generation timer effect can be executed. There is sex. However, up to two timer effects are executed at the same time (in parallel).

  In this case, the icon change timer effect starts between T1 and T4 and ends by T4. Also, the zone generation timer effect is started between T1 and T2 and ends at T2. Further, the SP reach generation timer effect is started from the standby display during T2 to T4 or is not started through the standby display and ends at T4.

In addition, the display of the effect pattern 38 is displayed during T0 to T7, and the display of the small effect pattern 48 is displayed during T0 to T7.
In addition, although the production | presentation pattern 38 is displayed in a reach state from T3, the small presentation pattern 48 is displayed without being in a reach state also after T3.

  As shown in FIG. 50 (c), in the case of the fluctuation effect pattern 12 or 35 (button non-collision), three of an icon change timer effect, a count up occurrence timer effect, and an effective period occurrence timer effect are executed. there is a possibility. However, up to two timer effects are executed at the same time (in parallel).

  In this case, the icon change timer effect starts between T1 and T4 and ends by T4. Also, the count-up occurrence timer effect is started between T1 and T2 and ends at T2. Further, the effective period occurrence timer effect is started from the standby display during T3 to T5 or ends without passing through the standby display and ends by the timing of T5.

Further, the display of the effect pattern 38 is displayed between T0 to T2 and T3 to T7, and the display of the small effect pattern 48 is displayed between T0 to T7.
In addition, although the production | presentation pattern 38 is displayed in a reach state from T3, the small presentation pattern 48 is displayed without being in a reach state also after T3.

  Further, no timer effect is started at the start of the count-up effect period, and no timer effect is ended at the end of the count-up effect period.

  As shown in FIG. 50 (d), in the case of the fluctuation effect pattern 13 or 36 (button non-collision), two of the icon change timer effect, the zone generation timer effect, and the effective period generation timer effect can be executed. There is sex. However, up to two timer effects are executed at the same time (in parallel).

  In this case, the icon change timer effect starts between T1 and T5 and ends by T5. The zone generation timer effect is started during T1 to T3 and ends at T3. In addition, the effective period occurrence timer effect is started from T4 to T6 and is started from the standby display, or is started without passing the standby display, and ends at T6.

In addition, the display of the effect pattern 38 is displayed during T0 to T7, and the display of the small effect pattern 48 is displayed during T0 to T7.
In addition, although the production | presentation pattern 38 is displayed in a reach state from T4, the small production | generation pattern 48 is displayed, without being in a reach state also after T4.

  As shown in FIG. 50 (e), in the case of the fluctuation effect pattern 14 or 37 (button non-collision), three of the icon change timer effect, the count up generation timer effect, and the effective period generation timer effect are executed. there is a possibility. However, up to two timer effects are executed at the same time (in parallel).

  In this case, the icon change timer effect starts between T1 and T5 and ends by T5. Also, the count-up occurrence timer effect is started during T1 to T3 and ends at T3. Further, the effective period occurrence timer effect is started between T4 and T6 and ends at T6.

Further, the display of the effect pattern 38 is displayed between T0 to T3 and T4 to T8, and the display of the small effect pattern 48 is displayed between T0 to T8.
In addition, although the production | presentation pattern 38 is displayed in a reach state from T4, the small production | generation pattern 48 is displayed, without being in a reach state also after T4.

  Further, no timer effect is started at the start of the count-up effect period, and no timer effect is ended at the end of the count-up effect period.

  As shown in FIG. 51 (a), in the case of the fluctuation effect pattern 16 or 39 (button non-collision), the icon change timer effect, the normal reach occurrence timer effect, the SPSP reach occurrence timer effect, the effective period occurrence timer effect There are four possibilities. However, up to two timer effects are executed at the same time (in parallel).

  In this case, the icon change timer effect starts between T1 and T4 and ends by T4. Further, the normal reach occurrence timer effect is started from the standby display during T1 to T3 or is not started through the standby display and ends at T3. Further, the SPSP reach generation timer effect is started between T3 and T4 and ends at T4. In addition, the effective period occurrence timer effect is started from the standby display during T3 to T5 or ends without passing through the standby display and ends at T5.

Further, the display of the effect pattern 38 is displayed between T0 to T4 and T6 to T7, and the display of the small effect pattern 48 is displayed between T0 to T7.
In addition, although the production pattern 38 is displayed in a reach state between T3 and T4, the small production pattern 48 is displayed without being in a reach state between T3 and T4, and the production pattern 38 is not displayed T4 to T6 Is displayed in the reach state.

  As shown in FIG. 51 (b), in the case of the fluctuation effect pattern 17 or 40 (button non-collision), an icon change timer effect, a count up generation timer effect, an SPSP reach generation timer effect, an effective period generation timer effect There are four possibilities to be implemented. However, up to two timer effects are executed at the same time (in parallel).

  In this case, the icon change timer effect starts between T1 and T4 and ends by T4. Also, the count-up occurrence timer effect is started between T1 and T2 and ends at T2. Further, the SPSP reach generation timer effect is started between T3 and T4 and ends at T4. In addition, the effective period occurrence timer effect is started from the standby display during T3 to T5 or ends without passing through the standby display and ends at T5.

Further, the display of the effect pattern 38 is displayed between T0 to T2, T3 to T4, and T6 to T7, and the display of the small effect pattern 48 is displayed between T0 to T7.
In addition, although the production pattern 38 is displayed in a reach state between T3 and T4, the small production pattern 48 is displayed without being in a reach state between T3 and T4, and the production pattern 38 is not displayed T4 to T6 Is displayed in the reach state.

  Further, no timer effect is started at the start of the count-up effect period, and no timer effect is ended at the end of the count-up effect period.

  As shown in FIG. 51 (c), in the case of the fluctuation effect pattern 18 or 41 (button non-collision), the icon change timer effect, the zone generation timer effect, the SPSP reach generation timer effect, the effective period generation timer effect There are four possibilities. However, up to two timer effects are executed at the same time (in parallel).

  In this case, the icon change timer effect starts between T1 and T4 and ends by T4. Also, the zone generation timer effect is started between T1 and T2 and ends at T2. In addition, the SPSP reach generation timer effect is started from the standby display during T2 to T4 or ends without passing through the standby display and ends at T4. In addition, the effective period occurrence timer effect is started from the standby display during T3 to T5 or ends without passing through the standby display and ends at T5.

Further, the display of the effect pattern 38 is displayed between T0 to T4 and T6 to T7, and the display of the small effect pattern 48 is displayed between T0 to T7.
In addition, although the production pattern 38 is displayed in a reach state between T3 and T4, the small production pattern 48 is displayed without being in a reach state between T3 and T4, and the production pattern 38 is not displayed T4 to T6 Is displayed in the reach state.

  As shown in FIG. 51 (d), in the case of the fluctuation effect pattern 19 or 42 (button collision), an icon change timer effect, a count up occurrence timer effect, an SPSP reach occurrence timer effect, an effective period occurrence timer effect There are four possibilities. However, up to two timer effects are executed at the same time (in parallel).

  In this case, the icon change timer effect starts between T1 and T4 and ends by T4. Also, the count-up occurrence timer effect is started between T1 and T2 and ends at T2. Further, the SPSP reach generation timer effect is started between T3 and T4 and ends at T4. In addition, the effective period occurrence timer effect is started from the standby display during T3 to T5 or ends without passing through the standby display and ends at T5.

Further, the display of the effect pattern 38 is displayed between T0 to T2, T3 to T4, and T6 to T7, and the display of the small effect pattern 48 is displayed between T0 to T7.
In addition, although the production pattern 38 is displayed in a reach state between T3 and T4, the small production pattern 48 is displayed without being in a reach state between T3 and T4, and the production pattern 38 is not displayed T4 to T6 Is displayed in the reach state.

  Further, no timer effect is started at the start of the count-up effect period, and no timer effect is ended at the end of the count-up effect period.

  As shown in FIG. 52 (a), in the case of the fluctuation effect pattern 20 or 43 (button non-collision), an icon change timer effect, a pseudo link generation timer effect, a zone generation timer effect, an SPSP reach generation timer effect, There are five possibilities of the effective period occurrence timer effect being executed. However, up to two timer effects are executed at the same time (in parallel).

  In this case, the icon change timer effect starts between T1 and T5 and ends by T5. In addition, the pseudo continuous generation timer effect is started between T1 and T2 and ends at T2. The zone generation timer effect is started from the standby display during T1 to T3 or ends without passing through the standby display and ends at T3. In addition, the SPSP reach generation timer effect is started from the standby display during T3 to T5, or starts without passing through the standby display and ends at T5. The effective period occurrence timer effect is started from the standby display during T4 to T6, or ends without passing through the standby display and ends at T6.

Further, the display of the effect pattern 38 is displayed between T0 to T5 and T7 to T8, and the display of the small effect pattern 48 is displayed between T0 to T8.
In addition, although the production pattern 38 is displayed in a reach state between T4 and T5, the small production pattern 48 is displayed without being in a reach state between T4 and T5, and the production pattern 38 is not displayed T5 to T7 Is displayed in the reach state.

  As shown in FIG. 52 (b), in the case of the fluctuation effect pattern 21 or 44 (button non-collision), an icon change timer effect, a pseudo link generation timer effect, a zone generation timer effect, an SPSP reach generation timer effect, There are five possibilities of the effective period occurrence timer effect being executed. However, up to two timer effects are executed at the same time (in parallel).

  In this case, the icon change timer effect starts between T1 and T5 and ends by T5. In addition, the pseudo continuous generation timer effect is started between T1 and T2 and ends at T2. The zone generation timer effect is started during T1 to T3 and ends at T3. In addition, the SPSP reach generation timer effect is started from the standby display during T3 to T6 or ends without passing through the standby display and ends at T6. Further, the effective period occurrence timer effect is started from the standby display during T4 to T7 or is not started through the standby display and ends at T7.

Further, the display of the effect pattern 38 is displayed between T0 to T5 and T8 to T9, and the display of the small effect pattern 48 is displayed between T0 to T9.
In addition, although the production pattern 38 is displayed in a reach state between T4 and T5, the small production pattern 48 is displayed without being in a reach state between T4 and T5, and the production pattern 38 is not displayed T5 to T8 Is displayed in the reach state.

  As shown in FIG. 52C, in the case of the fluctuation effect pattern 22 or 45 (button collision), an icon change timer effect, a heat zone generation timer effect, a next notice generation timer effect, an SPSP reach generation timer effect, There are five possibilities of the effective period occurrence timer effect being executed. However, up to two timer effects are executed at the same time (in parallel).

  In this case, the icon change timer effect starts between T1 and T5 and ends by T5. Further, the thermal zone generation timer effect is started from the standby display during T1 to T3 or ends without passing through the standby display and ends at T3. The next advance notice occurrence timer effect is started from the standby display during T2 to T5 or is not started through the standby display and ends at T5. The SPSP reach occurrence timer effect is started from the standby display during T3 to T6 or ends without passing through the standby display and ends at T6. The effective period occurrence timer effect is started from the standby display during T4 to T7, or ends without passing through the standby display and ends at T7.

Further, the display of the effect pattern 38 is displayed between T0 to T5 and T8 to T9, and the display of the small effect pattern 48 is displayed between T0 to T9.
In addition, although the production pattern 38 is displayed in a reach state between T4 and T5, the small production pattern 48 is displayed without being in a reach state between T4 and T5, and the production pattern 38 is not displayed T5 to T8 Is displayed in the reach state.

  As shown in FIG. 52 (d), the fluctuation effect pattern 46 (button non-collision) is an icon change timer effect, a thermal zone generation timer effect, a next notice generation timer effect, SPSP reach generation timer effect, a big hit symbol stop timer effect There are five possibilities. However, up to three timer effects are executed at the same time (in parallel).

  In this case, the icon change timer effect starts between T1 and T6 and ends by T6. The thermal zone generation timer effect is started without waiting display or waiting display during T1 to T3, and ends at T3. The next advance notice generation timer effect is started from the standby display during T2 to T6, or ends without passing through the standby display and ends at T6. The SPSP reach occurrence timer effect is started without waiting display or waiting display during T3 to T7, and ends at T7. The jackpot symbol stop timer effect is started without waiting display or waiting display during T5 to T8 and ends at T8.

In addition, the display of the effect pattern 38 is displayed between T0 to T6 and T8 to T9, and the display of the small effect pattern 48 is displayed between T0 to T9.
In addition, although the production pattern 38 is displayed in reach state between T5 and T6, the small effect pattern 48 is displayed without reaching the reach state between T5 and T6, and the production pattern 38 is not displayed T6 to T8 Is displayed in the reach state.

  As described above, even if there are a large number of timer effects that overlap in execution time, the number of timer effects performed at the same time (in parallel) is limited (up to three). By doing this, it is possible to avoid the inconvenience that the player's line of sight is too disturbed to be able to concentrate on the game, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  In addition, the limited number of timer effects executed at the same time is different for each variation production pattern (a timer for which a variation presentation pattern having a high jackpot expectation degree is executed at the same time as a variation presentation pattern having a low jackpot expectation). There is a large number of renditions). By doing this, the player can estimate the jackpot expectation by the number of timer effects executed at the same time, and it becomes possible to improve the interest of the game.

  In addition, in the operation promotion effect performed in the final phase (final stage) of the fluctuation effect and the informing notification effect, the count-up effect and the timer effect are not performed. By doing this, it is possible to improve the interest of the game without interfering with the informing notification effect which is one of the effects that the player is most interested in.

  Moreover, although there may be cases where the execution times of the count-up effect and the timer effect overlap, there is a possibility that they will start at the same time and will not end at the same time. In this way, even if effects (count-up effects, timer effects) for updating and displaying different types of numerical values are simultaneously performed, it is possible to avoid the inconvenience that the player's line of sight is too disturbed to be able to concentrate on the game. It is possible to improve the interest of the game.

  In addition, although the count-up effect and the timer effect do not start simultaneously and do not end simultaneously, one is ended and the other is started. By doing this, it is possible to have a sense of expectation over a long period of time and to improve the interest of the game.

  Also, while a plurality of timer effects may be executed at the same time in a timer effect, there is no case where a plurality of count-up effects are simultaneously performed in a count-up effect. By doing this, even if it is a common effect in counting numerical values, there is a difference in whether or not it can be executed at the same time, so variations of the effect can be increased. It becomes possible to prevent tiredness and improve the interest of the game.

  In addition, while the effect of high interest from the player (for example, count-up effect, next notice effect, SPSP reach effect, all rotation reach, etc.) is being executed, the effect pattern 38 is erased and the small effect pattern 48 is , Is to be displayed continuously. By doing this, it is possible to more effectively draw attention from the player to the high attention effect (without obstructing the high attention from the player), and the first special symbol (second character) The player can grasp the execution state of the variation display of the special symbol).

  In addition, since count up production is production performed before reach production is performed, and it is production which is not performed after reach production is performed, reach production (normal reach, SP reach, SPSP reach) In the period before the event is performed, the execution time of the count-up effect and the timer effect may overlap, but in the period after the reach effect (normal reach, SP reach, SPSP reach), the count-up effect and It can be said that the execution time with the timer effect does not overlap.

  Although the count-up effect is performed before the reach effect is performed, the count-up effect may be performed immediately before the effect of the target indicated by the count-up effect is performed. For example, when the count-up effect implies execution of SPSP reach, it may be performed during reach effect of the previous stage of developing into SPSP reach, such as during normal reach or during SP reach.

  In addition, the execution period of the icon change timer effect is until the end of the normal reach effect period, but it may be a period until the reach is established, may be the end of the SP reach, or may be the end of the SPSP reach.

(Example of effect of timer effect)
Next, with reference to FIG. 53 and FIG. 54, an example of effect when three timer effects are executed during the change effect will be described. Here, in the normal gaming state, the execution of the fluctuation effect pattern 45, the icon change timer effect (normal timer 1), the heat zone generation timer effect (normal pattern 11), and the SPSP reach generation timer effect (normal pattern 13) is determined. It shall be.

  First, as shown in FIG. 53 (a), when the variation time of the first special symbol is finished in the state where the number of first special symbols held is "2", in the image display device 31, the effect symbol 38 "234" Is stopped and the fluctuation effect ends. In addition, the small effect pattern 48 is also stopped and displayed at "234".

  Then, as shown in FIG. 53 (b), when the variable display of the first special symbol is started, one of the first reserved icons changes to the variable icon TI, and the variable display of the effect symbol 38 is started. The fluctuation presentation is performed. After that, when the icon change timer effect is started, the white character timer HTW of “five more seconds”, which is normally displayed, is displayed in the vicinity of the variable icon display area 31c, and subtraction of the timer time is started. In addition, the variable display of the small effect pattern 48 is also started.

  Next, after the white character timer HTW of the icon change timer effect becomes “0 seconds later” (see FIG. 53 (c)), when the character “icon change” is displayed, the change icon is a white icon Is changed to a blue icon, and the variation icon change presentation is performed (see FIG. 53 (d)). When the heat zone generation timer effect is started at this timing, a white character timer ZTW of “after 15 seconds” which is a normal display is displayed on the image display device 31, and subtraction of the timer time is started.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 53 (e), in a state in which the split eyes are temporarily stopped as the left and right effect symbols, when the pseudo continuous symbols suggesting the occurrence of the pseudo continuous notice as the inside effect symbols are temporarily stopped, the false 1 fluctuation The period ends. At this time, the white character timer ZTW has “12 seconds” which is a timer time during subtraction.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 53 (f), when the rendition of the effect design starts due to the occurrence of the pseudo ream, zone effect is started and a zone telop is displayed. At this time, the white character timer ZTW is “remaining 10 seconds” which is the timer time during subtraction.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 53 (g), in a state in which the split eyes are temporarily stopped as the left and right effect symbols, when the pseudo continuous symbols suggesting the occurrence of the pseudo continuous notice as the effect symbols in the middle are temporarily stopped, the false 2 The fluctuation period ends. At this time, the white character timer ZTW has “1 second” which is the timer time during subtraction.

  Then, after the rendition of the effect design starts by the occurrence of the pseudo ream, and the white character timer ZTW becomes “0 seconds later” (see FIG. 53 (h)), the characters “Thermal zone rush” are displayed Then, the heat zone effect is started and the heat zone telop is displayed (see FIG. 54 (a)). When the SPSP reach generation timer effect is started at this timing, a blue character timer STB of “after XX seconds” which is a standby display is displayed on the image display device 31 directly above the white character timer ZTW.

  The blue character timer STB is displayed directly above the first hold icon display area 31a when another timer (here, the white character timer ZTW) is not displayed, but the other timer is displayed. When it is displayed, it is displayed immediately above another timer, and moves to immediately above the first reserved icon display area 31a when the other timer is erased.

  After that, as shown in FIG. 54 (b), when the same "3" is temporarily stopped as the left and right effect symbols and the reach state is formed, the normal reach effect is started. At this time, the fluctuation icon changes from the blue icon to the green icon and the fluctuation icon change effect is performed, and the blue character timer STB becomes “20 seconds later” which is the normal display, and the subtraction of the timer time is started. Ru. At this time, the small effect pattern 48 is displayed without reaching the reach state.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 54 (c), when the advance notice effect is started next time, the characters “next notice SPSP reach!” Are displayed on the image display device 31. Then, the effect pattern 38 forming the reach state is erased, the small effect pattern 48 is in the reach state, and the first hold icon displayed in the first hold icon display area 31a is deleted. At this time, the blue character timer STB is “remaining 10 seconds” which is a timer time during subtraction.

  Then, after the blue character timer STB becomes “0 seconds later” (see FIG. 54 (d)), the characters “SPSP reach!” Are displayed, and SPSP reach effect is started (FIG. 54 (e)) reference). At this time, the effect pattern 38 remains erased, and the small effect pattern 48 is displayed in the reach state.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 55 and FIG. 56, an example of effect when two timer effects are executed during the change effect will be described. Here, in the normal gaming state, it is assumed that the execution of the fluctuation effect pattern 45, the next notice generation timer effect (normal pattern 21), and the effective period generation timer effect (special pattern 2) is determined.

  First, as shown in FIG. 55 (a), when a zone telop is displayed and zone effects are being executed, pseudo-continuous notice as an inside effect pattern is performed in a state in which the split eyes are temporarily stopped as a left and right effect pattern The pseudo 2 fluctuation period ends when the pseudo run symbol which suggests the occurrence of 3 temporarily stops.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 55 (b), the effect design starts re-variation due to the occurrence of the pseudo ream. At this time, when the effective period generation timer effect is started, the white character timer YTW of “another 35 seconds” which is a normal display is displayed on the image display device 31, and subtraction of the timer time is started.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 55 (c), when the same "3" is temporarily stopped as the left and right effect symbols and the reach state is formed, the normal reach effect is started. At this time, the white character timer YTW is “remaining 10 seconds” which is the timer time under subtraction. Further, the effective period generation timer effect is started, and the red character timer UTR of “after XX seconds” which is a standby display is displayed on the upper part of the screen on the image display device 31. At this time, the small effect pattern 48 is displayed without reaching the reach state.

  Thereafter, after the white character timer YTW has become “0 seconds later” (see FIG. 55 (d)), when the character “next notice” is displayed, the next notice effect is started, and the image display device 31 is displayed. The characters "next notice SPSP reach!" Are displayed (see FIG. 55 (e)). Then, the effect pattern 38 forming the reach state is erased, the small effect pattern 48 is in the reach state, and the first hold icon displayed in the first hold icon display area 31a is deleted. At this time, the red character timer UTR is “remaining 35 seconds” which is a normal display, and subtraction of the timer time is started.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 55 (f), when the SPSP reach effect is started, the red character timer UTR becomes “the remaining 25 seconds” which is a timer time during subtraction. At this time, the effect pattern 38 remains erased, and the small effect pattern 48 is displayed in the reach state.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 55 (g), when the red character timer UTR reaches “0 seconds later”, rewinding of the timer is started, and the number of seconds of the timer increases.

  After that, as shown in FIG. 55 (h), when the rewinding of the timer is completed, the red character timer UTR is “remaining 15 seconds” which is a normal display, and the subtraction of the timer time is resumed.

  Next, after the red character timer UTR becomes “0 seconds later” (see FIG. 56 (a)), when the character “protrusion” is displayed, the effect button 35 changes to the special state (protrusion state) At the same time, the effective period occurs, the gauge image indicating the effective period of the operation of the effect button 35 and the promotion image SG prompting the operation of the effect button 35 are displayed on the image display device 31. Image) is displayed (see FIG. 56 (b)).

  Then, as shown in FIG. 56C, when the effect button 35 is operated or the effective period elapses, the first decorative member 33a moves from the standby position to the center of the screen which is the effect position, and the image display device 31 is displayed. The light emission effect EF centering on the 1st decoration member 33a is displayed (fall notification information production).

  As described above, when the effective period of the operation of the effect button 35 becomes “0”, since the on-the-drop notification effect is started even if the effect button 35 is not operated, the effect can also be said to be a kind of timer effect.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 56 (d), the first decoration member 33a returns from the effect position to the standby position, and the effect pattern 38 "333" is stopped and displayed, and the change effect is finished. In addition, the small effect pattern 48 is also stopped and displayed at "333".

  As described above, since the timer in the icon change timer effect is displayed in the vicinity of the change icon display area 31c, the player who is looking at the icon change timer effect visually recognizes the change icon change effect with hardly moving the line of sight. Since it becomes possible, it becomes difficult to overlook the said fluctuation icon change production, and it becomes possible to improve the interest of a game.

  In addition, in the timer effect, after the numerical value of the timer becomes “0 seconds”, a character (for example, a character “next advance notice”) indicating an event to be executed thereafter is displayed, and then the event starts. Since it becomes easy to understand what kind of event the predetermined event suggested by the timer effect is, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

  In addition, in the timer effect, after the numerical value of the timer becomes "0 seconds", what is displayed is not the character indicating the event to be executed thereafter, but that the numerical value of the timer becomes "0 seconds" It may be a display to notify. For example, after the timer value becomes “0 seconds later”, “ready” or “GO !!” may be displayed, and a special effect is displayed at “0 seconds later”. It may be something (for example, an effect that "0 seconds later" is burning). By doing this, it becomes difficult to miss an event that is executed after the value of the timer becomes “0 seconds later”, and it becomes possible to improve the interest of the game.

  In addition, after the numerical value of the timer as in the present embodiment becomes “0 seconds later”, the pattern for displaying the character indicating the event and the numerical value of the timer after the timer value becomes “0 second” It is also possible to mix a pattern to be displayed to notify that "the remaining 0 seconds" has been made, and to perform any pattern depending on the type of event. In this case, for example, when the event suggested by the timer effect is a confirmed effect, it is assumed that the timer value has become "0 second" after the timer value has become "0 second". It is better to use a pattern for displaying a notification. By doing this, it is possible to prevent the player from being made aware that the jackpot has been decided before performing the decided effect, and the decided effect can be executed effectively.

  In addition, when executing a plurality of timer effects at the same time, since the timers are displayed so as not to overlap with each other, it is possible to avoid the inconvenience that it becomes difficult to visually recognize the number of seconds of the timer. It is possible to improve.

  In addition, since the countdown display (subtraction display) in the timer effect is updated at substantially the same interval as the actual time counting, it is possible to predict when any event will occur when the timer effect is started. The game can be effectively enhanced until the timing at which the predetermined event occurs (the timer becomes 0 seconds), and the interest of the game can be improved.

  In addition, since the timer is displayed so as to overlap in front of other effect images (except for the small effect pattern 48), it is possible to avoid the inconvenience that it becomes difficult to visually recognize the number of seconds of the timer. It is possible to improve. A specific effect image (for example, an image of a notice effect with a high degree of expectation for a big hit, etc.) may be displayed to overlap in front of the timer.

  In addition, although the display of the timer may overlap to the front of the effect pattern 38, it does not overlap to the front of the small effect pattern 48, so the display of the timer may overlap to the front of the effect pattern 38 Also, the player can grasp the execution state of the variable display of the first special symbol (second special symbol).

  In addition, in the timer effect, the count value is counted up to the final reaching point (0 seconds in this embodiment) regardless of any timer time (update pattern), while the effect is counted up. In this case, the count value may or may not be counted up to the final arrival point (12 seconds in this embodiment). By doing this, even if it is a common effect in counting numerical values, there is a difference in whether it is always counted up to the final reaching point (0 seconds in this embodiment), so the effect It is possible to increase the variation of the game and prevent the player from getting bored and improve the interest of the game.

  In the present embodiment, the jackpot notice effect can be executed during the execution of the timer effect, but the execution of the jackpot notice effect may be restricted during the execution of the timer effect. Specifically, the jackpot notice effect may not be completely executed, and the specific jackpot notice effect (at least one of the speech notice effect, step-up notice effect, character group notice effect) is not performed, but Other notice effects (serif notice effect, step-up notice effect, and the rest of the character group notice effect) may be executed. In addition, while the timer effect is being executed, the execution of the fixed effect may be limited in order to notify that the jackpot will be determined.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the timer effect does not indicate the execution of the jackpot notice effect, but the execution of the jackpot notice effect may be suggested. In addition, in the case of executing the fixed effect that announces that the jackpot will be determined, the execution of the fixed effect may be suggested by the timer effect.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when a plurality of timer effects are executed simultaneously (in parallel), a state where a plurality of timers are displayed in a standby display can be generated, but a display in a standby display is possible. The number of timers used may be one at all times.

  Further, in the present embodiment, in the special pattern in the timer effect, the rewinding of the number of seconds is performed when the timer reaches 0 seconds, but when the timer reaches 0 seconds, the addition of the number of seconds ( Rewriting may be performed, or the subtraction of the number of seconds may be paused while the timer reaches 0 seconds, and the subtraction may be started again after a predetermined period.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the timer type of the timer effect is the short timer or the middle timer, the special pattern is not determined as the update pattern, and when it is the long timer, the special pattern is the update pattern. Although the determination is made, the special pattern may be determined as the update pattern even in the case of the middle timer.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the timer is displayed on the image display device 31 to execute the timer effect, but a second display device different from the image display device 31 is provided, and the timer is displayed on the second display device. Then, the timer effect may be executed, or the display device for displaying the timer may be made different depending on the suggestion event and / or the timer type. For example, when the change icon or the hold icon is displayed on the second display device, a timer indicating an icon change is displayed on the second display device, and a timer indicating other events is displayed on the image display device 31. Display etc.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when two timer effects are executed, the two timer effects do not indicate the same event, but the two timer effects may indicate the same event. May be Specifically, when a fluctuation presentation pattern with a low jackpot expectation is determined, the two timer effects do not indicate the same event, and a fluctuation presentation pattern with a high jackpot expectation is determined. In such a case, two timer effects may indicate the same event at a predetermined ratio.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the display mode of the timer does not change in the middle, but may change in the middle. Specifically, the display mode may be changed after the timer is rewound, or the display mode may be changed after the timer is resumed after being added or paused.

  Also, in the present embodiment, an event that occurs during a variable effect is suggested by the timer effect, but the generation of the special effect to be executed based on time information of the RTC (real time clock) is suggested by the timer effect You may

  Further, in the present embodiment, the effect of performing count-up display (additional display) such as count-up effect is performed only once in one variation effect, but may be performed a plurality of times. Also good. In this case, it may be performed in duplicate or not in duplicate.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the numerical value of the count-up display (additional display) in the count-up effect and the numerical value of the countdown display (subtraction display) in the timer effect may have different sizes of numbers. The size may be the same and the font of the numbers may be different, or the font of the numbers may be the same and the size of the numbers may be different, or both (number size, number font) may be different. Also good.

  Further, in the present embodiment, although the variable effects in the normal gaming state are illustrated, the timer effect is not only the normal gaming state, but also the “low probability time short gaming state”, the “high probability time short gaming state” and the “high probability It is possible to execute even in the non-time-short game state, and count-up effect may not be performed or it may be difficult to execute, “low probability time short game state”, “high probability time short game state” or “high probability non-time game state” In the time-saving game state, timer effects and count-up effects may be executable, and in the “low probability time-short gaming state”, “high probability time-short gaming state” and “high probability non-time gaming state”, The timer effect and the count-up effect may or may not be performed.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the timer effect can be executed during the zone effect period, but the timer effect may be impossible or difficult to perform during the zone effect period. Further, although the count up effect is not performed during the zone effect period, it may be performed.

  Moreover, in the present embodiment, when the timer effect is executed, the display of the timer does not disappear until the end, but the timer may be temporarily erased. In this case, the numerical value may be updated while the timer is off, or the updating of the numerical value may be paused while the timer is off.

Further, in the present embodiment, the count-up effect is the effect of giving notice of the type of reach effect, but it is also possible to give notice (suggesting) only a specific reach, or an event suggested by the timer effect It may be possible to give notice (suggestive), and the effect to give notice (suggest) can be set as appropriate. That is, in the present embodiment, the count-up effect is performed before the execution of the reach effect, but it may be performed after the execution of the reach effect depending on the type of the notice to be suggested.
In addition, even when it is made to perform count-up production after execution of reach production, it is better not to execute in the operation promotion production performed in the final phase (last stage) of the fluctuation production and the crash notification production good. By doing this, it is possible to improve the interest of the game without interfering with the informing notification effect which is one of the effects that the player is most interested in.

  Further, in the present embodiment, only one kind of countdown display (subtraction display) in the count-up effect is performed, but as in the timer effect, a plurality of character colors or a plurality of sizes may be provided.

  Further, in the present embodiment, although there are a plurality of display sizes of the timer in the timer effect, only the same size may be displayed.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the maximum value of the countdown display (subtraction display) in the timer effect is set to a larger value than the maximum value of the countup display (addition display) in the countup effect. Up display (addition display) may be a larger numerical value.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the timer effect can be performed at the same time, but when it is performed at the same time, it is better not to start at the same time, and it is better not to end at the same time. By doing this, it is possible to avoid the inconvenience that the player's line of sight is too disturbed to be able to concentrate on the game, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the timer effect and the count-up effect can be performed at the same time, but may not be performed.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the effective period of the effect button 35 is only that which occurs before the execution of the hit notification effect and that which occurs before the speech display of the speech notification effect, but it also occurs in other effects. You may do so. For example, it may be generated before reaching the reach, and in response to the operation of the effect button 35, it may be asked whether or not to be the reach.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, count-up effect, next notice effect, SPSP reach effect, and all rotation reach effect are performed as timing to erase effect pattern 38, but it is not limited to these, SP reach effect It may be made to delete even during the execution period of.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the small effect pattern 48 is in the reach state when the effect pattern 38 is erased after being in the reach state, but when the effect pattern 38 is in the reach state, the effect pattern Even if 38 is not erased, the small effect pattern 48 may be in the reach state, or even if the effect pattern 38 is erased after reaching the reach state, the small effect pattern 48 may not be in the reach state. good.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the stop indication of the rendering pattern 38 and the small effect pattern 48 is the same combination in the case of the big hit or the loss, but in the case of the big hit, the stop combination is displayed in the same combination. In the case of, it may be a different combination. For example, in the case of a loss, the combination of the stop indication of the small effect pattern 48 is set to only one.

(Modification 1)
In the present embodiment, it has been possible to execute count-up effects for counting up (display adding) numerical values and timer effects for counting down (subtracting) numerical values, but count-up display (additional display) and countdown display ( It may be possible to execute an effect (special timer effect) combined with subtraction display).

  Specifically, an example of the special timer effect will be described with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 57 (a), when the variation time of the first special symbol is ended in the state where the number of first special symbols held is "1", the effect pattern 38 "165" is stopped in the image display device 31. It is displayed and the fluctuation effect ends. In addition, the small effect pattern 48 is also stopped and displayed at "165".

  Then, as shown in FIG. 57 (b), when the variable display of the first special symbol is started, the first hold icon changes to the variable icon TI, and the variable display of the effect symbol 38 is started, and the fluctuation effect is displayed. Is executed. In addition, the variable display of the small effect pattern 48 is also started.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 57C, the special timer WTW is displayed and the character is displayed, thereby notifying that the special timer effect has been started.

  Further, when the count-up effect is started, the effect pattern 38 is erased, but the small effect pattern 48 is not erased and the variable display is continued.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 57 (d), when the special timer effect is started, the timer time count-up display (addition display) is started.

  Next, when the count-up display (addition display) ends (stops), the special timer WTW displays an image after notifying that the count-up display (addition display) is finished by the character (see FIG. 57E). It is moved and displayed near the center of the device 31 (see FIG. 57F).

  Then, as shown in FIG. 57G, the countdown display (subtraction display) of the timer time added up to that time is started.

  Thereafter, after the special timer WTW has become “0 seconds” (see FIG. 57 (h)), when the letter “next notice” is displayed (see FIG. 57 (i)), the next notice effect is started. The characters “next notice SPSP reach!” Are displayed on the image display device 31 (see FIG. 57 (j)). Then, the small effect pattern 48 is displayed in a reach state.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 57 (k), SPSP reach effect is started. At this time, the effect pattern 38 remains erased.

In addition, although the numerical value which a count-up display (addition display) finishes showed an example of "20.00 second" as an example of production of a special timer production, several finish timings like the count-up production of this embodiment It is sufficient to set (numerical values).
In addition, when a countdown is displayed (subtracted display) and it is 0 seconds, various events may be generated as in the timer effect of the present embodiment.

  In this manner, by performing effects (special timer effect) combining the count-up display (addition display) and the count-down display (subtraction display), the count value reaches the maximum value during count-up display (addition display). The player's expectation on whether to be added or not can be boosted, and during the countdown display (subtraction display), the player is excited and excited about what kind of event will be executed when it becomes 0 seconds. It is possible to improve the interest of the game.

In addition, while the special timer effect is being executed, the timer effect as in this embodiment may be executable, or may not be executable or difficult to execute, but is not executable or executable. It is preferable to make it difficult. By doing this, it is possible to avoid the inconvenience that the player's line of sight is too disturbed to be able to concentrate on the game, and the interest of the game can be improved.
In addition, when it is possible to execute the timer effect as in the present embodiment while the special timer effect is being executed, it is better to start at the same time and not to end simultaneously.

  Further, during the countdown display (subtraction display), the effect pattern 38 may be displayed as in the timer effect of the present embodiment.

(Modification 2)
In the count-up effect of the present embodiment, continuous numerical values are displayed as counted up (added display), but the method of counted up display (added display) is not limited to such a display method and can be set appropriately. . In addition, it is assumed that it is the same as the count-up effect of the present embodiment except for items to be particularly mentioned.

  For example, instead of continuous numerical values, discrete numerical values may be counted up (added display). Specifically, the meter is displayed at least in a variable effect other than during SPSP reach, and numerical values such as "+5", "+20" and "+25" are counted up and displayed on the meter at various timings (additional display ), And if the count value is displayed up to the maximum value (for example, “100”) (indication display), it is suggested that development to SPSP reach is decided, and the count value is the maximum value. When the display is not counted up (added display), nothing should be suggested.

  Also, as in the count-up effect of the present embodiment, even if the count value is not the maximum value, any event (normal reach etc.) may be suggested, or a specific numerical value (for example, Zoro such as 77). It may be suggested that it becomes a jackpot by becoming a special numerical value such as an eye).

  In addition, in the first half period until SPSP reach (for example, the period until reaching the reach), the numerical value tends to increase, and in the second half period (period from the reaching to the end of the count-up effect), the numerical value May be difficult to increase. By doing this, it is possible to build up the fluctuation effect effectively and to improve the interest of the game.

  Moreover, not a numerical value but a gauge meter like a graph may be added and displayed, and a number (number of people) such as an icon and a character may be added and displayed.

<Other Inventions Etc. Described in the Above Embodiments>
Hereinafter, other inventions etc. which were described in the above-mentioned this embodiment are described.

  In the conventional gaming machine, when the start condition is satisfied, determination information as to whether or not to execute a special game advantageous to the player is acquired, and the determination information is stored. Then, when the determination condition is satisfied, the stored determination information is determined, and a variation effect corresponding to the result of the determination is executed, and the special game is executed when the variation effect becomes a special result. In such a game machine, to increase the interest of the game by executing a timer effect that counts the remaining time until the advance effect which indicates the possibility of executing the special game in the fluctuation effect is performed (See, for example, JP-A-2013-198568). However, the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1 still has room for improvement in improving the interest of the game.

  As a first configuration for solving the above problems, according to the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, it is determined whether or not a special game (big hit game) which is advantageous to the player is to be executed. In the gaming machine capable of executing the variable effect, the numerical information display means (effect control board 120) for displaying numerical information on the display means (image display device 31) in the variable effect, and the numerical information based on the determination result And an effect executing means (effect control board 120) for executing an update effect for updating toward the final value, and the update effect is a first update effect (timer effect) for updating up to the final value, and The second execution effect (count-up effect), which may or may not be updated up to a numerical value, includes the effect execution means updating the numerical information to the final value in the update effect In addition, a plurality of types of specific effects (normal reach, SP reach, SPSP reach, all rotation reach, simulated link, zone effect, next notice effect, effective period, icon change, count up effect) Etc.) can be performed. By doing this, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

  As a second configuration for solving the above problems, according to the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, it is determined whether or not a special game (big hit game) which is advantageous to the player is to be executed. In the gaming machine capable of executing the variable effect, the numerical information display means (effect control board 120) for displaying numerical information on the display means (image display device 31) in the variable effect, and the numerical information based on the determination result And an effect executing means (effect control board 120) for executing an update effect for updating toward the final value, and the update effect is a first update effect (timer effect) for updating up to the final value, and The second execution effect (count-up effect), which may or may not be updated up to a numerical value, includes the effect execution means updating the numerical information to the final value in the update effect In addition, a plurality of types of specific effects (normal reach, SP reach, SPSP reach, all rotation reach, simulated link, zone effect, next notice effect, effective period, icon change, count up effect) Etc.), and the first update effect and the second update effect can be performed in parallel. By doing this, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

  As a third configuration for solving the above problems, according to the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, it is determined whether or not a special game (big hit game) which is advantageous to the player is to be executed. In the gaming machine capable of executing the variable effect, the numerical information display means (effect control board 120) for displaying numerical information on the display means (image display device 31) in the variable effect, and the numerical information based on the determination result And an effect executing means (effect control board 120) for executing an update effect for updating toward the final value, and the update effect is a first update effect (timer effect) for updating up to the final value, and The second execution effect (count-up effect), which may or may not be updated up to a numerical value, includes the effect execution means updating the numerical information to the final value in the update effect In addition, a plurality of types of specific effects (normal reach, SP reach, SPSP reach, all rotation reach, simulated link, zone effect, next notice effect, effective period, icon change, count up effect) And the like), and the first update effect and the second update effect can be performed in parallel, but start at different timings. By doing this, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

  As a fourth configuration for solving the above problems, according to the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, it is determined whether or not a special game (big hit game) which is advantageous to the player is to be executed. In the gaming machine capable of executing the variable effect, the numerical information display means (effect control board 120) for displaying numerical information on the display means (image display device 31) in the variable effect, and the numerical information based on the determination result And an effect executing means (effect control board 120) for executing an update effect for updating toward the final value, and the update effect is a first update effect (timer effect) for updating up to the final value, and The second execution effect (count-up effect), which may or may not be updated up to a numerical value, includes the effect execution means updating the numerical information to the final value in the update effect In addition, a plurality of types of specific effects (normal reach, SP reach, SPSP reach, all rotation reach, simulated link, zone effect, next notice effect, effective period, icon change, count up effect) And the like), and the first update effect and the second update effect can be performed in parallel, but ends at different timings. By doing this, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

  As a fifth configuration for solving the above problems, according to the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, it is determined whether or not a special game (big hit game) which is advantageous to the player is to be executed. In the gaming machine capable of executing the variable effect, the numerical information display means (effect control board 120) for displaying numerical information on the display means (image display device 31) in the variable effect, and the numerical information based on the determination result And an effect executing means (effect control board 120) for executing an update effect for updating toward the final value, and the update effect is a first update effect (timer effect) for updating up to the final value, and The second execution effect (count-up effect), which may or may not be updated up to a numerical value, includes the effect execution means updating the numerical information to the final value in the update effect In addition, a plurality of types of specific effects (normal reach, SP reach, SPSP reach, all rotation reach, simulated link, zone effect, next notice effect, effective period, icon change, count up effect) Etc.), and in the first period (normal fluctuation period, shortened fluctuation period, etc.) of the fluctuation effect, the first update effect and the second update effect In parallel, while in the second period (normal reach effect period, SP reach effect period, SPSP reach effect period, etc.) different from the first period in the variable effect, the first update effect And the second update effect can not be performed in parallel. By doing this, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

  As a sixth configuration for solving the above problems, according to the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, it is determined whether or not a special game (big hit game) which is advantageous to the player is to be executed. In the gaming machine capable of executing the variable effect, the numerical information display means (effect control board 120) for displaying numerical information on the display means (image display device 31) in the variable effect, and the numerical information based on the determination result And an effect executing means (effect control board 120) for executing an update effect for updating toward the final value, and the update effect is a first update effect (timer effect) for updating up to the final value, and The second execution effect (count-up effect), which may or may not be updated up to a numerical value, includes the effect execution means updating the numerical information to the final value in the update effect In addition, a plurality of types of specific effects (normal reach, SP reach, SPSP reach, all rotation reach, simulated link, zone effect, next notice effect, effective period, icon change, count up effect) Etc.), and while the first update effect can be performed multiple times in the variable effect, the second update effect can not be performed multiple times in the variable effect It is made to be. By doing this, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

  As a seventh configuration for solving the above problems, according to the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, it is determined whether or not a special game (big hit game) which is advantageous to the player is to be executed. In the gaming machine capable of executing the variable effect, the numerical information display means (effect control board 120) for displaying numerical information on the display means (image display device 31) in the variable effect, and the numerical information based on the determination result And an effect executing means (effect control board 120) for executing an update effect for updating toward the final value, and the update effect is a first update effect (timer effect) for updating up to the final value, and The second execution effect (count-up effect), which may or may not be updated up to a numerical value, includes the effect execution means updating the numerical information to the final value in the update effect In addition, a plurality of types of specific effects (normal reach, SP reach, SPSP reach, all rotation reach, simulated link, zone effect, next notice effect, effective period, icon change, count up effect) Etc.), and in the first update effect, the numerical information is updated at regular intervals, while in the second update effect, the numerical information is indeterminate. I am trying to update. By doing this, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

  As an eighth configuration for solving the above problems, according to the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, it is determined whether or not a special game (big hit game) which is advantageous to the player is to be executed. In the gaming machine capable of executing the variable effect, the numerical information display means (effect control board 120) for displaying numerical information on the display means (image display device 31) in the variable effect, and the numerical information based on the determination result Update effect executing means (effect control board 120) for executing an update effect (timer effect, count-up effect) for updating toward the final numerical value, and displaying the predetermined image on the display means based on the determination result Specific effect execution means (effect control) to execute a specific effect (icon change, speech advance notice effect, step-up notice effect, etc.) indicating the possibility that the special game will be executed A plate 120), and the numerical information and the predetermined image are displayed in a first color (for example, normal color), and a second color (for example, red color) different from the first color In the case of displaying by the above-mentioned), and in the case of the above-mentioned updated effect and the above-mentioned specified effect, the above-mentioned numerical information or the above-mentioned predetermined image is displayed in the above-mentioned second color, The special game is more likely to be executed than when the predetermined image is displayed in the first color. By doing this, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

  The “numerical information” is a “numerical value” displayed in the timer effect or the count-up effect. Also, the "final value" in the first update effect is "0 seconds" in the timer effect, and the "final value" in the second update effect is the "maximum value (12 seconds)" in the count-up effect . Also, “indeterminate interval” refers to something that counts irregularly at some timing such as the count-up effect of this embodiment, and something that counts constantly irregularly as in the second modification, etc. including.

  In addition, although the gaming machine 1 of this embodiment is made to shift to the high probability gaming state for a predetermined number of times after the end of all the big hit games, the first big winning opening 16 opened in the specific round game of the big hit games 16 Alternatively, when the game ball passes a specific area provided inside the second big winning opening 17, it may be a gaming machine which shifts to a high probability gaming state for a predetermined number of times after the end of the big hit game.

  In addition, when it is made to shift to the high probability gaming state after the end of all the big hit games, and winning the fall lottery executed at the start of the variation display of the special symbol in the high probability gaming state, the high probability gaming state is ended usually It may be a gaming machine that returns to the gaming state.

  Also, if the type of jackpot special symbol is a normal symbol, it is shifted to the low probability gaming state after the end of the jackpot game, and if the type of jackpot special symbol is a specific symbol, the next time after the jackpot game is over It is good also as a game machine made to shift to the high probability game state which continues until a big hit game.

  Further, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the variable display of the first special symbol and the variable display of the second special symbol are not executed simultaneously (in parallel), and the variable display of the second special symbol is prioritized and executed. Although it is assumed that the variation display of the first special symbol and the variation display of the second special symbol may be executed simultaneously (in parallel), the variation display of the first special symbol has priority. May be implemented.

  The gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to a pachinko gaming machine, and can also be used for a coin-operated gaming machine (so-called slot machine). Furthermore, it can also be used for a ball game machine and an arrange ball game machine.

  Further, it should be understood that the embodiments disclosed herein are illustrative and non-restrictive in every respect. The scope of the present invention is shown not by the above description but by the scope of claims, and is intended to include meanings equivalent to the scope of claims and all modifications within the scope.

1 gaming machine 110 main control board 110a main CPU
110b Main ROM
110c Main RAM
120 effect control board 120a sub CPU
120b sub ROM
120c sub RAM
120m production control unit 150 image control unit

Claims (1)

In a gaming machine capable of determining whether or not a special game advantageous to a player is to be executed, and performing variable effects according to the determination result,
Numerical information display means for displaying numerical information on the display means in the fluctuation effect;
And an effect executing unit that executes an update effect of updating the numerical information toward a final numerical value based on the determination result.
The update effect is
The first update effect to update up to the final value,
Including the second update effect that may or may not be updated to the final value,
The effect executing means is
After updating the numerical information to the final value in the update effect, it is possible to execute any of the specific effects of a plurality of specific effects that suggest the possibility of executing the special game,
While the first update effect and the second update effect can be performed in parallel in the first period in the variation effect, the second period different from the first period in the variation effect In the above, the first update effect and the second update effect can not be performed in parallel,
A game machine characterized by