JP2019081106A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of executing a highly amusing performance.SOLUTION: In a game machine 1, it is determined whether a special game advantageous to a player is to be executed or not, and execution of a performance based on a determination result is controlled by performance control means. The performance control means can execute a continuous performance continuable over a plurality of times, and when executing a performance in any time in the continuous performance, a notification performance for giving a notification on execution of a prescribed performance can be executed. In this case, if the notification performance is not executed, a continuous performance under execution is continued also in the next time.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 6

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that performs an effect based on determination of whether or not to execute a special game.

  For example, in a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, it is determined whether or not to execute a special game advantageous to the player when the game ball is won in the starting opening, and the special symbol is displayed in a variable manner and then the above determination result is displayed. The symbol is displayed stopped. Among the gaming machines of this type, there are machines that can execute step-up effects that can be developed in stages (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2018-99 212

  By the way, the effects performed by the conventional gaming machine are not necessarily highly entertaining, and there is room for improvement in terms of enhancing the curiosity.

  Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of executing a highly entertaining effect.

The present invention adopts the following configuration in order to solve the above-mentioned problems.
The gaming machine according to the present invention is
A determination unit that determines whether or not to execute a special game advantageous to the player;
Special game execution means for executing the special game when it is determined that the special game is to be performed by the determination means;
And effect control means for controlling an effect based on the determination result of the determination means;
The effect control means is
It is possible to carry out continuous effects that can be continued several times,
It is possible to execute a notification effect of notifying that a predetermined effect is to be performed when the effect of any of the continuous effects is being performed,
When the notification effect is not performed, the continuous effect being performed is continued in the next round.

  In addition, if the continuous effect being executed is continued to the next time, the special game may be more easily performed than when the continuous effect is ended at this time.

Further, the effect control means is
As the notification effect, it is possible to execute a first notification effect for notifying that a first predetermined effect is executed, and a second notification effect for notifying that a second predetermined effect is executed,
The special game may be performed more easily in the case where the second notification effect is performed than in the case where the first notification effect is performed.

  According to this invention, it is possible to execute a highly entertaining effect.

Front view of gaming machine 1 Front view of the game board 2 Enlarged view of main display 40 in FIG. 2 Block diagram showing a configuration example of a control device included in the gaming machine 1 An explanatory view for explaining the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 Explanatory drawing which illustrates the flow of the presentation accompanying the fluctuation display of the 1st special symbol Screen drawing showing a specific example of the effect accompanying the variable display of the first special symbol (Part 1) The screen figure (the 2) which shows the specific example of the presentation accompanying the fluctuation display of the 1st special symbol Screen drawing to explain the outline of continuous presentation Explanatory drawing for demonstrating the jackpot reliability of continuation production Explanatory drawing for demonstrating the panel displayed during production of each period of continuation production Screen drawing showing a specific example of continuous effects ending in the first period Screen drawing showing a specific example of continuous effect continuing until the fourth period (part 1) The screen figure which shows the specific example of the continuation presentation which continues until the 4th period (the 2) Screen drawing showing a specific example of continuous effect continuing until the fourth period (Part 3) Explanatory drawing for explaining the storage area of the main RAM 83 and the information stored in each storage area Flowchart exemplifying interrupt processing executed in main control board 80 Detailed flowchart of sensor detection processing in step S2 of FIG. Detailed flowchart of prior determination processing in steps S211 and S219 of FIG. Detailed flowchart of special symbol processing in step S3 of FIG. 17 Detailed flowchart of the jackpot determination process in step S308 of FIG. 20 Detailed flowchart of the variation pattern selection process in step S309 of FIG. 20 Detailed flowchart of the special figure stop process in step S317 of FIG. 20 A flowchart illustrating the game state setting process executed at the end of the jackpot game on the main control board 80 A flowchart illustrating an interrupt process executed in sub control board 90 Detailed Flowchart of Command Reception Processing in Step S10 of FIG. 25 Detailed flowchart of fluctuation start command reception processing in step S16 of FIG. Detailed flowchart of the fluctuation effect pattern setting process in step S163 of FIG. Detailed flowchart of advance notice pattern setting process in step S164 of FIG. A flowchart illustrating an interrupt process performed in the image sound control board 100 Detailed Flowchart of Image Display Control Processing in Step S71 of FIG. Screen drawing for explaining the modification about the display of a panel

  Hereinafter, a gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine) 1 according to an embodiment of the gaming machine of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings as appropriate.

[Configuration example of gaming machine 1]
First, a configuration example of the gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. Here, FIG. 1 is a front view of the gaming machine 1, and FIG. 2 is a front view of the gaming board 2. As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the gaming machine 1 includes a gaming machine frame 30 and a gaming board 2 mounted in the gaming machine frame 30. The gaming machine frame 30 is configured to have a front frame 31 having a decorative surface, a main frame for attaching the game board 2 and the like, and an outer frame for fixing the gaming machine 1 to the island facility of the hall There is. The front frame 31 supports a glass plate arranged in parallel with the game board 2 at a predetermined interval, and the glass board and the game board 2 form a game area 3 where game balls can flow down. ing.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 1, the front frame 31 has a firing handle 32 for firing game balls, an upper tray 33 for storing gaming balls supplied to a launcher (not shown), and an upper tray A lower plate 34 for storing gaming balls that can not be stored in 33 is provided. When the player holds the firing handle 32 and rotates it clockwise, the gaming balls stored in the upper plate 33 are guided to the launching device, and fired at a firing intensity corresponding to the rotation angle of the firing handle 32. The shot game ball is moved along the rail member 4 located on the left side of the game area 3 and then guided to the upper position of the game area 3 and contacts the game gui, the windmill etc. provided in the game area 3 Thus, the game area 3 flows down along the game board 2 while changing the moving direction.

  A ball return prevention piece 6 is provided at the end of the rail member 4, and the ball return prevention piece 6 prevents the game ball once entering the game area 3 from being returned to the launcher side. In addition, a stop button is provided at a position close to the firing handle 32. By operating the stop button, the player can temporarily release the game ball without returning the firing handle 32 to the initial position. It is possible to stop it.

  When the player performs "left-hand" to rotate the firing handle 32 by a small rotation angle, the gaming ball is fired with a relatively weak firing intensity, and the gaming ball flows down the left gaming area 3L. On the other hand, when the player performs a "right-hand" to rotate the firing handle 32 by a large rotation angle, the gaming ball is fired with a relatively strong firing intensity, and this gaming ball is positioned at the upper right of the center decoration 10 After moving along the rail member 4, the right game area 3R is flowed down.

  On the passage path of the game ball in the left gaming area 3L, the first start port 21, the second start port 22, the opening / closing member 23, and the three general winning ports 24 are provided as prizes and determination related to determination ( See Figure 2). In addition, on the passage path of the game ball in the right game area 3R, the second start opening 22, the opening and closing member 23, one general winning opening 24, the gate 25, and the first big winning opening 26, an opening and closing member 27, a second big winning opening 28, and an opening and closing member 29 are provided (see FIG. 2).

  In the process of flowing the game ball from the launcher down the game area 3 along the game board 2, the first start hole 21, the second start hole 22, the general winning hole 24, the first big winning hole 26, and There is a case in which one of the second large winning opening 28 is won. In this case, a predetermined number of winning balls are paid out to the upper plate 33 or the lower plate 34 according to the place where the prize is won. In addition, the game ball which did not win in any of the above is discharged from the game area 3 through the discharge port formed in the lower end portion of the game board 2.

  In the opening formed at the center of the game board 2, a center decoration 10 is provided. The center decorative body 10 is configured to have a stage portion 11 having a game ball rolling surface on which game balls can be rolled, and a warp portion 12 having a warp inlet and a warp outlet at both ends. A game ball flowing down the left gaming area 3L may enter the warp section 12 from the warp entrance, and the game ball is discharged from the warp exit and guided to the stage section 11. A guide groove is formed at the left and right center position of the stage unit 11 for dropping the game ball rolling on the stage unit 11 toward the first start opening 21. Therefore, the gaming ball guided to the stage unit 11 via the warp unit 12 wins the first starting opening 21 compared to the gaming ball flowing down the left gaming area 3L without passing through the warp unit 12 easy.

  The first start port 21 is a start area which is always open. The second starting port 22 is a starting area which is closed when the opening and closing member 23 serving as a normal motorized part is not operating, and is opened by operating the opening and closing member 23. In the gaming machine 1, it is determined whether or not to execute a special game (big hit game) which is advantageous to the player when the gaming ball wins in the first start port 21 (or the second start port 22). Then, in the first special symbol display 41 (or the second special symbol display 42) described later, the symbols are variably displayed, and the symbols (big hit symbols or lost symbols) indicating the results of the above determination are stopped and displayed. Here, when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed, a jackpot game in which the first large winning opening 26 or the second large winning opening 28 is opened is executed.

  In the following description, the determination performed in response to the winning of the game ball to the first starting opening 21 is referred to as "first special symbol determination", and is executed according to the winning of the game ball to the second starting opening 22. Is called “second special symbol determination”, and these are collectively called “special symbol determination”.

  The first large winning opening 26 is a special winning area opened in accordance with the result of the special symbol determination. An opening / closing member 27 which is a plate for opening / closing the first large winning opening 26 is provided at the opening of the first large winning opening 26. The first large winning opening 26 is normally closed by the opening / closing member 27. On the other hand, when the predetermined big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 41 (or the second special symbol display 42), the opening and closing member 27 is operated to open the first large winning opening 26 The jackpot game is executed. During this big hit game, there are a plurality of long open round games in which the opening / closing member 27 maintains the open position (see FIG. 2) to open the first large winning opening 26 and then returns to the closed position closing the first large winning opening 26. It will be done once. In each long open round game for opening the first large winning opening 26, in the present embodiment, ten gaming balls are won in the first large opening 26 or the first large opening 26 is opened. Continue until 25 seconds have passed.

  The second big winning opening 28 is a special winning area opened in accordance with the result of the special symbol determination. At the opening of the second big winning opening 28, an opening and closing member 29 which is a blade member for opening and closing the second big winning opening 28 is provided. The second large winning opening 28 is normally closed by the opening / closing member 29. On the other hand, when the predetermined big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 41 (or the second special symbol display 42), the opening and closing member 29 is operated to open the second large winning opening 28 The jackpot game is executed. During this big hit game, there are a plurality of long open round games in which the opening / closing member 29 maintains the open position (see FIG. 2) to open the second large winning opening 28 and then returns to the closed position closing the second large winning opening 28. It will be done once. In each long open round game for opening the second large winning opening 28, in the present embodiment, ten gaming balls are won in the second large opening 28 or the second large opening 28 is opened. Continue until 25 seconds have passed.

  As described above, since a plurality of long open round games are performed to open the first large winning opening 26 (or the second large winning opening 28) long during the big hit game, the player can hit the right during the big hit game. By doing, more balls can be obtained compared to when the jackpot game is not being performed.

  In addition, for convenience of explanation, in FIG. 2, when the effect pattern is variably displayed on the display screen 70 of the image display device 7, the open / close members 27 and 29 are in an open posture in which the big winning openings 26 and 28 are opened. In the illustrated state, the open / close members 27 and 29 do not open in the changing display of the effect pattern. In addition, since one of the first large winning opening 26 and the second large winning opening 28 is used in the long open round game, actually, these large winning openings are simultaneously opened as shown in FIG. There is nothing to do. Further, which one of the first large winning opening 26 and the second large winning opening 28 is used to make a big hit game is preset according to the type of big hit.

  An opening / closing member 23 (see FIG. 2) is disposed close to the second start port 22. The opening / closing member 23 can change its posture between a closed position in which the opening / closing member 23 closes the second start port 22 and an open position (see FIG. 2) in which the second start port 22 is opened.

  The second starting port 22 is normally closed by the opening and closing member 23. On the other hand, when the game ball which the player hit to the right passes the gate 25, it is determined whether or not the second starting opening 22 is opened although the prize ball is not paid out. Here, if it is determined that the second start port 22 is to be opened, the opening / closing member 23 maintains the open position for a predetermined time, and then the operation to return to the closed position is performed a prescribed number of times. As described above, the second starting opening 22 is in a state in which the gaming ball is difficult to pass when the opening / closing member 23 is not operating, but in a state where the gaming ball is easily passed by operation of the opening / closing member 23 Become.

  In the following description, the determination to be executed on the condition that the game ball passes through the gate 25 is referred to as "normal symbol determination".

  The general winning opening 24 is always open like the first starting opening 21 and is a winning opening through which a predetermined number of winning balls are paid out by winning of a game ball. However, unlike the first starting opening 21 and the like, the determination is not performed even if the game ball is won in the general winning opening 24.

[Configuration Example of Main Display 40]
FIG. 3 is an enlarged view of the main display 40 in FIG. As illustrated in FIG. 3, the main display 40 is a first special symbol display 41, a second special symbol display 42, an ordinary symbol display 43, a first special view retention display 44, a second special figure. The hold indicator 45, the general drawing reserve indicator 46, the round indicator 47, the game state indicator 48, the firing direction indicator 49, and the like are configured.

  The first special symbol display 41 is configured to have eight LEDs indicated by “i to p”, and when the first special symbol determination is performed, the first special symbol is displayed after fluctuating display of the symbol. The determination result of the first special symbol determination is notified by stopping and displaying the symbol indicating the determination result of the determination. Specifically, for example, the variable display of symbols is performed by sequentially turning on the eight LEDs, and each LED is combined for a predetermined determination time (e.g., 0.6) according to the determination result of the first special symbol determination. The symbol is stopped and displayed by turning on for a second.

  The second special symbol display 42 is configured to have eight LEDs shown by “a to h”, and when the second special symbol determination is performed, the second special symbol is displayed after fluctuating display of the symbol. The determination result of the second special symbol determination is notified by stopping and displaying the symbol indicating the determination result of the determination. Specifically, for example, the variable display of symbols is performed by sequentially turning on the eight LEDs, and each LED is combined for a predetermined determination time (for example, 0.6) according to the determination result of the second special symbol determination. The symbol is stopped and displayed by turning on for a second.

  In the first special symbol display 41 (or the second special symbol display 42), as a symbol indicating the determination result of the first special symbol determination (or the second special symbol determination), informing that it is a big hit "big hit The symbol "" or "missing symbol" notifying that it is losing is displayed in a stopped state. In game machine 1, a plurality of jackpot symbols different from each other are prepared depending on the type of jackpot, and when the jackpot symbol is displayed in a stop, the first winning opening 26 or an open pattern according to the type of jackpot symbol A big hit game to open the second big winning opening 28 is performed.

  The normal symbol display 43 is configured to have two LEDs indicated by "s to t", and when the normal symbol determination is performed, the symbol is displayed in a variable manner and then the determination result of the normal symbol determination is shown. The stop display of the symbol notifies the determination result of the normal symbol determination. Specifically, for example, the variable display of symbols is performed by alternately lighting the two LEDs, and each LED is lit for a predetermined time (for example, 0.5 seconds) according to the determination result of the normal symbol determination. The symbol is stopped and displayed by lighting it. Here, when the winning symbol is stopped and displayed, an auxiliary game is performed in which the second start port 22 is opened by operating the opening / closing member 23 in the opening pattern according to the current gaming state.

  In the following description, the symbols displayed on the first special symbol display 41 and the second special symbol display 42 are referred to as "special symbols", and the symbols displayed on the ordinary symbol display 43 are "normal symbols". It shall be called. Also, the special symbol displayed on the first special symbol display 41 is called "first special symbol", and the special symbol displayed on the second special symbol display 42 is called "second special symbol", and both of them are called May distinguish.

  The first special view reserve display 44 is configured to have two LEDs indicated by "u to v", and displays the number of reservations for the first special symbol determination according to the lighting mode of these LEDs. The second special view reserve display 45 is configured to have two LEDs indicated by “w to x”, and displays the number of reservations for the second special symbol determination according to the lighting mode of these LEDs. In the present embodiment, the upper limit of the number of reservations is set to “4”. The common view retention indicator 46 is configured to have two LEDs indicated by “q to r”, and displays the number of reservations for normal symbol determination according to the lighting mode of these LEDs.

  The round indicator 47 is a jackpot game that is executed according to a jackpot corresponding to the jackpot symbol as the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 41 or the second special symbol display 42 Display the number of rounds of long open round game. The round indicator 47 is configured to include a 4R LED, a 6R LED, an 8R LED, and a 10R LED, and when one of these LEDs is lit, a long open round The number of rounds of the game is informed.

  The gaming state indicator 48 is configured to have three LEDs indicated by “a1 to a3”, and displays the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 by the lighting mode of these LEDs. The emission direction indicator 49 is configured to have two LEDs indicated by "y to z", and displays the emission direction of the game ball by the lighting mode of these LEDs. In other words, it is displayed whether it is in a state where it should strike left or in a state where it should strike right.

[Configuration example of effect means provided in the gaming machine 1]
As illustrated in FIGS. 1 and 2, the game board 2 and the front frame 31 perform various effects, such as the decorative member 13, the movable decorative member 14, the frame lamp 37, the speaker 38, the effect indicator 125, An effect first special view hold indicator 126, an effect second special view hold indicator 127, and the like are provided. Further, behind the game board 2, an image display device 7 is provided.

  The decorative member 13 incorporates a panel lamp 5 (see FIG. 4) configured to have a plurality of LEDs, and changes the lighting and blinking patterns of each LED, or changes the emission color of each LED. Perform various effects by light.

  The movable decorative member 14 is disposed in front of the image display device 7 and behind the decorative member 13. A plurality of LEDs are built in the movable decorative member 14, and the movable decorative member 14 performs a predetermined effect by the movement of the movable decorative member 14 and / or light. In the present embodiment, a predetermined space in which the movable decorative member 14 can operate is provided between the game board 2 and the display screen 70 of the image display device 7, and the movable decorative member 14 extends along the display screen 70. Vertically movable. The movable decorative member 14 is normally disposed at an initial position (see FIG. 2) in which most of the movable decorative member 14 is hidden behind the decorative member 13 and only the lower end of the movable decorative member 14 is visible. On the other hand, the movable decorative member 14 emits a predetermined light when, for example, a notice effect with a relatively high jackpot reliability is executed using the image display device 7 or the speaker 38, or when a jackpot is suggested. It emits light in a pattern and falls to an operating position covering most of the display screen 70.

  The frame lamp 37 is configured to have a plurality of LEDs built in each place of the front frame 31, and it is possible to change the lighting and blinking patterns of each LED, and to change the emission color of each LED Perform various effects by light.

  The image display device 7 is a liquid crystal display device that displays an effect image on the display screen 70, and the player can view the display screen 70 through an opening formed in the central portion of the game board 2. On this display screen 70, a holding image is displayed for the same number as the number of holdings of the presentation symbols, characters and items, and the first special symbol judgment (or the second special symbol judgment) notifying the determination result of the special symbol judgment An effect image including various display objects such as an icon), a variation suggestion image (the icon) indicating that variation display of a special symbol is being displayed is displayed. The image display device 7 is not limited to the liquid crystal display device as long as it can display the effect image, and may be another image display device such as an EL display device.

  The speaker 38 outputs effects sounds such as music, sounds, and sound effects in synchronization with the display effects performed on the display screen 70 or asynchronously to perform effects by sounds.

  The effect indicator 125 is configured to have two LEDs, and the symbol is variably displayed along with the variation display of the special symbol and the effect symbol, and the special symbol determination is performed along with the stop indication of the special symbol and the effect symbol. The symbol for notifying the judgment result of is stopped and displayed. The effect indicator 125 reports the determination result of the special symbol determination by the combination of lighting and extinguishing of each LED and the lighting color.

  The production first special view hold display 126 is configured to have two LEDs, and the same as the first special view hold display 44 is displayed by the combination of turning on and off each LED. 1 Display the number of pending special symbol judgments. The effect second special view hold display 127 is configured to have two LEDs, and the same as the second special view hold display 45 is displayed by the combination of turning on and off each LED. 2 Display the number of pending special symbol judgments.

[Configuration example of input means provided to the gaming machine 1]
As illustrated in FIG. 1, the front frame 31 is provided with a first effect button 35 and a second effect button 36 as input means by which the player can input. The first effect button 35 is a push button for inputting operation information when the player presses it. The second effect button 36 is a push button for the player to input operation information by holding the holding portion of the second effect button 36 and pushing the second effect button 36. In the gaming machine 1, effects may be performed in response to the operations of the first effect button 35 and the second effect button 36.

  In addition, the first effect button 35 incorporates a first effect button lamp 352 (see FIG. 4) configured of a plurality of LEDs that cause the first effect button 35 to emit light, and the second effect button 36 includes a second effect button A second effect button lamp 362 (see FIG. 4) composed of a plurality of LEDs for causing the effect button 36 to emit light is incorporated. In the gaming machine 1, in order to urge the player to operate the first effect button 35 during the effective period in which the operation of the first effect button 35 is effective, the first effect button lamp 352 is any of a plurality of luminescent colors It emits light with the luminescent color of In addition, a vibration motor 353 composed of an eccentric motor for vibrating the first effect button 35 is built in the first effect button 35, and in the gaming machine 1, the effect symbol for notifying a big hit is displayed on the display screen 70. As the first effect button 35 vibrates as it is displayed, a jackpot is notified. Further, in the gaming machine 1, in order to urge the player to operate the second effect button 36 during the effective period in which the operation of the second effect button 36 is effective, the second effect button lamp 362 is one of a plurality of light emission colors. It emits light with one of the emission colors.

  The configuration of the input means is not limited to that illustrated in the present embodiment, and may be another. That is, for example, in the present embodiment, the case where the gaming machine 1 includes two input means will be described, but the number of input means may be one or three or more. In addition to the push buttons, a touch panel capable of detecting the player's touch operation, for example, an optical sensor capable of detecting the player's hand held up against the display screen 70, and the position and direction specified by moving it back and forth It may be other input means such as an input means which can be held by the player and can be changed in attitude.

[Configuration of Control Device Included in Game Machine 1]
FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing a configuration example of a control device provided in the gaming machine 1.
A control device for controlling the operation of the gaming machine 1 is provided on the back side of the gaming board 2. As exemplified in FIG. 4, the control device of the gaming machine 1 is a sub control device for controlling effects based on information from the main control substrate 80 that controls the progress of a game using a game ball and the main control substrate 80. A control board 90, an image and sound control board 100 for controlling effects by images and sounds, and a lamp control board 120 for controlling effects by various lamps and movable members. In the present embodiment, the main control board 80 functions as a game control unit that controls the progress of the game, and the sub control board 90, the image sound control board 100, and the lamp control board 120 function as an effect control unit that controls an effect . The configuration of the control device is not limited to this. For example, the sub control substrate 90, the image and sound control substrate 100, and the lamp control substrate 120 may be configured as one substrate.

<Configuration Example of Main Control Board 80>
The main control board 80 includes a main CPU 81, a main ROM 82, and a main RAM 83. The main CPU 81 performs various calculation processes related to the determination and the payout ball number based on the program stored in the main ROM 82 and the like. The main RAM 83 is used as a storage area for temporarily storing various data used when the main CPU 81 executes the program, and as a work area for data processing.

  The main control board 80 includes a first starting opening sensor 211, a second starting opening sensor 221, a gate sensor 251, a first large winning opening sensor 261, a second large winning opening sensor 281, a general winning opening sensor 241, a second starting A mouth solenoid 222, a first big winning mouth solenoid 262, and a second big winning mouth solenoid 282 are connected. Although the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment is provided with four general winning opening sensors 241 corresponding to the four general winning openings 24, in FIG. 4, for convenience of explanation, only one general winning opening sensor 241 is provided. It is written.

  The first starting opening sensor 211 detects that the gaming ball has won in the first starting opening 21, and outputs a detection signal to the main control board 80. The second starting opening sensor 221 detects that the gaming ball has won in the second starting opening 22, and outputs a detection signal to the main control board 80. The gate sensor 251 detects the passage of the gaming ball to the gate 25 and outputs a detection signal to the main control board 80. The first large winning opening sensor 261 detects that the gaming ball has won the first large winning opening 26, and outputs a detection signal to the main control board 80. The second large winning opening sensor 281 detects that the gaming ball has won in the second large winning opening 28, and outputs a detection signal to the main control board 80. The general winning opening sensor 241 detects that the gaming ball has won in the general winning opening 24, and outputs a detection signal to the main control board 80.

  The second starting port solenoid 222 is an electric solenoid connected so as to be able to transmit the driving force to the opening and closing member 23, and operates the opening and closing member 23 based on a control signal from the main control board 80 to perform a second start The mouth 22 is opened and closed. The first large winning opening solenoid 262 is an electric solenoid connected to be able to transmit the driving force to the opening and closing member 27, and operates the opening and closing member 27 based on a control signal from the main control board 80 to The big winning opening 26 is opened and closed. The second large winning opening solenoid 282 is an electric solenoid connected so as to be able to transmit the driving force to the opening and closing member 29, and operates the opening and closing member 29 based on the control signal from the main control board 80. The big winning opening 28 is opened and closed.

  Although not shown in the drawing, the gaming machine 1 supplies a gaming ball to the upper tray 33 or the lower tray 34 by controlling a drive motor for feeding the gaming ball from a ball tank provided on the back side of the gaming board 2 It has a payout control board. When the main CPU 81 receives a detection signal from the first starting opening sensor 211, the second starting opening sensor 221, the first large winning opening sensor 261, the second large winning opening sensor 281, or the general winning opening sensor 241, The payout control board is instructed to pay out a predetermined number of prize balls according to the place where the game ball has won, and the number of prize balls to be paid out is managed based on the information from the payout control board.

  Further, the main CPU 81 acquires various random numbers as acquired information at the timing when the detection signal from the first starting opening sensor 211 is input, and executes the first special symbol determination using the acquired random numbers. Further, the main CPU 81 acquires various random numbers as acquired information at the timing when the detection signal from the second starting opening sensor 221 is input, and executes the second special symbol determination using the acquired random numbers. Here, specifically, the various random numbers are a jackpot random number, a symbol random number, a reach random number, and a variation pattern random number.

  The jackpot random number is a random number for determining a jackpot or a loss. The symbol random number is a random number for determining the type of jackpot (such as the number of rounds of the jackpot game and the gaming state after the end of the jackpot game) when it is determined that the jackpot is a jackpot. The reach random number is a random number for determining whether to perform rendering with reach or rendering without reach when it is determined that there is a loss. The variation pattern random number is a random number for determining the variation pattern of the special symbol when the special symbol is variably displayed.

  The main CPU 81 acquires these random numbers at the timing when the gaming ball has won in the first starting opening 21 (or the second starting opening 22), and first, the acquired jackpot random number is a predetermined randomness stored in the main ROM 82 It is determined whether or not the jackpot game is to be executed based on whether or not it matches the numerical value (winning value). Here, when it is determined that the jackpot game is to be executed based on the jackpot random number matching the winning value, the symbol random number acquired together with the jackpot random number is stored in the main ROM 82 (compared to the symbol random number 2.) Determine the type of jackpot based on which random number value of the predetermined random number value matches.

  Here, as the type of jackpot, "4R probability variation jackpot" where the game is controlled in the probability variation gaming state after executing the jackpot game including 4 long opening round games, the jackpot game including 6 long opening round games The game is controlled in the probability variation gaming state after executing the "6R probability variation jackpot", the game is controlled in the probability variation gaming state after executing the jackpot game including eight long open round games "10R probability variation jackpot", 10 One example is “10R probability variation jackpot” in which the game is controlled in the probability variation gaming state after executing the jackpot game including the long opening round game of times.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 81 determines that the jackpot game is not performed based on the fact that the acquired jackpot random number does not match the winning value, the reach random number acquired together with the jackpot random number is stored in the main ROM 82 Whether to perform rendering with reach or to perform rendering without reach is determined based on whether it matches a predetermined random number value (compared to reach random numbers) (random number value corresponding to reach). Further, the main CPU 81 determines the variation pattern of the special symbol when the special symbol is variably displayed based on the variation pattern random number acquired together with the big hit random number regardless of the determination result based on the big hit random number. By this, the variation time of the special symbol is determined.

  When the main CPU 81 determines to execute the jackpot game and determines the type of jackpot, the first big winning opening 26 (or the first big winning opening solenoid 262 (or the second large winning opening solenoid 282) is determined By controlling the opening and closing of the 2 large winning opening 28), to perform the jackpot game according to the type of jackpot.

  Further, the main CPU 81 acquires a random number (normal symbol random number) at the timing when the detection signal from the gate sensor 251 is input, and executes the normal symbol determination using the acquired normal symbol random number. Then, when it is determined that the second start opening 22 is opened as a result of the normal symbol determination, the second start opening 22 is opened by controlling the opening and closing of the second start opening 22 via the second start opening solenoid 222 Perform an auxiliary game.

  In addition, the main control board 80 includes a first special symbol display 41, a second special symbol display 42, a normal symbol display 43, a first special view hold indicator 44, a second special view hold indicator 45, A figure hold indicator 46, a round indicator 47, a game state indicator 48, and a launch direction indicator 49 are connected.

  The main CPU 81 controls the displays 41 to 49 constituting the main display 40 to execute the display processing described above based on FIG. 3.

<Configuration Example of Sub Control Substrate 90>
The sub control board 90 includes a sub CPU 91, a sub ROM 92, a sub RAM 93, and an RTC (real time clock) 94. The sub CPU 91 performs arithmetic processing when controlling the effect based on the program stored in the sub ROM 92. The sub RAM 93 is used as a storage area for temporarily storing various data used when the sub CPU 91 executes the program, and as a work area for data processing. The RTC 94 measures the current date and time (date and time).

  When the first effect button 35 (see FIG. 1) is operated (pressed) on the sub control board 90, the first effect button detection for outputting operation information (operation signal) indicating that to the sub control board 90 A sensor 351 is connected. For example, a light shielding piece is provided on the operation member of the first effect button 35 pressed by the player, and the first effect button detection sensor 351 is disposed when the operation member is disposed at the operation position where the operation member is depressed. The light intercepting piece is detected, and a photo interrupter that outputs a detection signal (operation signal) to the sub control substrate 90 is configured. The sub CPU 91 can specify that the first effect button 35 is “single-pressed” based on the fact that the operation signal from the first effect button detection sensor 351 is input once during the effective period. Further, the sub CPU 91 can identify that the first effect button 35 is “continuously hit” based on the fact that the operation signal from the first effect button detection sensor 351 is intermittently inputted plural times during the effective period. It is. Further, from the first effect button detection sensor 351, when the operation member of the first effect button 35 operated (pressed) returns from the operation position to the initial position, the operation information (return signal) indicating that is It is output to the sub control board 90. Therefore, the sub CPU 91 is selected based on the fact that the return signal is not input even if a predetermined time (for example, 0.8 seconds) elapses after the operation signal from the first effect button detection sensor 351 is input. It is possible to specify that the 1 effect button 35 is “long pressed”.

  In addition, when the second effect button 36 (see FIG. 1) is operated on the sub control board 90, a second effect button detection sensor that outputs operation information (operation signal) indicating that to the sub control board 90. 361 are connected. A light shielding piece is provided on the operation member of the second effect button 36 pushed forward by the player, and the second effect button detection sensor 361 detects the light shielding when the operation member is disposed at the operation position pressed. The photointerrupter is configured of a photointerrupter that detects a piece and outputs a detection signal (operation signal) to the sub control board 90.

  The sub CPU 91 sets effect contents based on the special symbol determination, the normal symbol determination, the game information on the big hit game and the like transmitted from the main control board 80. At that time, the input of the operation information from the first effect button 35 or the second effect button 36 may be received, and the effect content may be set according to the operation information. The sub CPU 91 transmits, to the image sound control board 100 and the lamp control board 120, a command instructing execution of the set effect contents.

<Configuration Example of Image and Sound Control Substrate 100>
The image sound control board 100 performs control of image display by the image display device 7 and control of output of the effect sound by the speaker 38. In this embodiment, the image sound control board 100 is an image sound control CPU 101, a control ROM 102, a control RAM 103, a VDP (Video Display Processor) 104, a CGROM 105, a VRAM 106, a sound DSP (Digital Signal Processor) 107, a sound ROM 108, an SDRAM 109, And an amplifier 110.

  The control ROM 102 is configured by a mask ROM, and various tables such as a control program of the image and sound control CPU 101, a display list generation program for generating a display list, and a display list generation table used in processing for generating a display list. Is stored. Here, the display list is composed of a group of commands for instructing execution of drawing in frame units, and the type of image to be drawn, the position (coordinates) of drawing the image, the priority of display, display magnification, rotation It includes various parameters such as angle and transmittance. The control RAM 103 is used as a storage area for temporarily storing various data used when the image and sound control CPU 101 executes the control program, and a work area for data processing and the like.

  The image sound control CPU 101 controls the VDP 104 based on the control program, various tables such as the display list creation table, the command received from the sub control board 90, etc. Give instructions to display on. This instruction is mainly performed by the output of the display list. Further, the image sound control CPU 101 instructs the sound DSP 107 to output the sound data stored in the sound ROM 108 from the speaker 38.

  The CGROM 105 stores effect data required to execute a change effect accompanied by a change display of a special symbol, an effect accompanying a big hit game, and the like. The CGROM 105 is composed of a flash memory, an EEPROM, an EPROM, a mask ROM, etc., and sprite data (one image data) consisting of a set of pixel information in a predetermined range of pixels (for example 32 × 32 pixels), a plurality of image data Compresses and stores movie data etc. consisting of a collection of The pixel information is composed of color number information for specifying a color number for each pixel and an α value indicating transparency of the image. Further, the CGROM 105 stores, without compressing, palette data or the like in which color number information for specifying a color number is associated with display color information for actually displaying a color.

  Note that only part of the image data stored in the CGROM 105 may be compressed. Also, as a compression method of movie data, various known compression methods such as MPEG4 can be used.

  The VRAM 106 is composed of an SRAM that can write and read image data at high speed, and although not shown in the figure, it comprises a display list storage area, an expansion storage area, a frame buffer, etc. ing.

  The display list storage area temporarily stores the display list output from the image sound control CPU 101. The expansion storage area is for storing image data expanded after being read out from the CGROM 105. The frame buffer is a frame buffer used for drawing and displaying image data displayed on the display screen 70.

  The VDP 104 decompresses image data stored in a compressed state in the CGROM 105, and stores the decompressed image data in a development storage area. Also, the VDP 104 performs drawing processing on the frame buffer using the image data stored in the expansion storage area based on the display list stored in the display list storage area. The VDP 104 also generates an RGB signal as a video signal indicating the color of the image from the image data stored in the frame buffer, and outputs the generated RGB signal to the image display device 7.

  An acoustic ROM 108, an SDRAM 109, and an amplifier 110 are connected to the acoustic DSP 107. The sound ROM 108 stores various sound data related to music, sounds, sound effects, warning sounds and the like. The SDRAM 109 is used as a work area for data processing by the audio DSP 107 and the like. The sound DSP 107 reads sound data corresponding to an instruction from the image sound control CPU 101 from the sound ROM 108 to the SDRAM 109, executes data processing, and outputs sound data after data processing to the speaker 38 (via the amplifier 110). The amplifier 110 adjusts the volume according to an instruction regarding the volume obtained from the image sound control CPU 101 via the sound DSP 107 and causes the speaker 38 to output sound data.

  In the present embodiment, a case is described in which the VDP is responsible for drawing management and the sound DSP is responsible for sound management, but in the other embodiments, a configuration in which the VDP is responsible for both drawing management and sound management is employed. You may In this case, it is not necessary to separately provide an acoustic DSP.

<Configuration Example of Lamp Control Substrate 120>
The lamp control board 120 includes the lamp CPU 121, the lamp ROM 122, and the lamp RAM 123, and the frame lamp 37, the panel lamp 5, the movable decorative member 14, the effect indicator 125, the effect first special view holding indicator 126, the effect second special A diagram suspension indicator 127, a first effect button lamp 352, a second effect button lamp 362, and a vibration motor 353 are connected. The lamp ROM 122 stores programs executed by the lamp CPU 121, light emission pattern data, operation pattern data, vibration pattern data and the like. Here, the light emission pattern data is data indicating light emission patterns of the frame lamp 37, the panel lamp 5, the LED incorporated in the movable decorative member 14, and the like. The operation pattern data is data indicating an operation pattern of the movable decorative member 14 or the like. The vibration pattern data is data indicating a vibration pattern of the first effect button 35 vibrated by the driving force of the vibration motor 353.

  The lamp CPU 121 controls the frame lamp 37, the panel lamp 5, the movable decorative member 14, the effect indicator 125, the effect first special image hold indicator 126, and the effect second special image hold based on the program stored in the lamp ROM 122 Arithmetic processing is performed when controlling the operation of the display 127 and the like.

  The lamp CPU 121 reads the light emission pattern data corresponding to the command received from the sub control board 90 out of the light emission pattern data stored in the lamp ROM 122 to the lamp RAM 123, and the frame lamp 37, the panel lamp 5, the movable decorative member 14 controls the light emission of the LED contained in 14, the first effect button lamp 352, and the second effect button lamp 362. Further, the lamp CPU 121 reads out from the operation pattern data stored in the lamp ROM 122 the operation pattern data corresponding to the command received from the sub control board 90 to the lamp RAM 123 and operates the movable decorative member 14. Control the drive. Further, the lamp CPU 121 reads out from the vibration pattern data stored in the lamp ROM 122 the vibration pattern data corresponding to the command received from the sub control board 90 to the lamp RAM 123, and controls the drive of the vibration motor 353.

  In addition, the lamp CPU 121 controls the variable display and the stop display of the symbol in the effect display 125 based on the command from the sub control board 90. In addition, the lamp CPU 121 displays the number of holdings related to the first special symbol determination by the effect first special view holding display 126 based on the command from the sub control board 90, and the second by the effect second special view holding display 127 2 Control the display of the number of reservations pertaining to the special symbol determination.

[About the game state]
Next, the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 and the flow of gaming will be described with reference to FIG. Here, FIG. 5 is an explanatory view for explaining the gaming state of the gaming machine 1. As illustrated in FIG. 5, in the present embodiment, the gaming machine 1 plays a game in any of the three gaming states of “normal gaming state”, “probable changing gaming state”, and “time saving gaming state”. Is controlled.

  In the “normal game state”, a special symbol determination is performed in a low probability state in which the probability that it is determined that a jackpot game is to be executed is relatively low, and a support function (so-called support function to support winning of a game ball to the second starting opening 22 It is a gaming state where a function called "power support" is not provided. In the normal gaming state, the probability that it is determined that the jackpot game is to be executed by the special symbol determination is set to a relatively low probability (for example, 1/200). In addition, the probability that it is determined that the second starting opening 22 is opened by the normal symbol determination is set to a relatively low probability (for example, 1/11), and the variation time of the normal symbol is relatively long (for example, 20 seconds) The opening time of the second starting opening 22 is set to a relatively short time (for example, 0.1 second × one time) when it is determined that the second starting opening 22 is determined to be open.

  The "probable variation gaming state" is a gaming state in which the special symbol determination is performed in a high probability state in which the probability that it is determined to perform the jackpot game is relatively high, and the support function is provided. That is, in the probability variation gaming state, the probability that it is determined to execute the big hit game by the special symbol determination is set to a relatively high probability (for example, 1/80). In addition, the probability that it is determined that the second starting opening 22 is opened by the normal symbol determination is set to a relatively high probability (for example, 11/11), and the variation time of the normal symbol is relatively short (for example, 1.5) The opening time of the second starting port 22 is set to be relatively long (for example, 1.5 seconds × 3 times) when it is determined that the second starting port 22 is determined to be opened.

  The "time saving gaming state" is a gaming state in which the special symbol determination is performed in the low probability state and the support function is provided. That is, in the time saving game state, the probability that it is determined to execute the big hit game by the special symbol determination is set to a relatively low probability (for example, 1/200). In addition, the probability that it is determined that the second starting opening 22 is opened by the normal symbol determination is set to a relatively high probability (for example, 11/11), and the variation time of the normal symbol is relatively short (for example, 1.5) The opening time of the second starting port 22 is set to be relatively long (for example, 1.5 seconds × 3 times) when it is determined that the second starting port 22 is determined to be opened.

  When comparing these gaming states with respect to the variation time of special symbols, the variation time of special symbols in "probable change gaming state" and "time saving gaming state" is relative to the variation time of special symbols in "normal gaming state". It is easy to set to a short time. In addition, the probability (big hit probability) determined to execute the special game shown in the description of each gaming state, the probability determined to open the second starting opening 22 (wining probability of the normal symbol determination), the variation of the normal symbol It goes without saying that the time, the opening time of the second start port 22 is merely an example, and other probabilities or times may be used.

  In the following description, a state in which winning of the game ball to the second starting opening 22 is easy by giving the support function is referred to as "high base state", and the support function is not provided. A state where winning of the game ball to the second starting opening 22 is difficult is referred to as "low base state".

[Flow of game]
The game ball hit by the player to the right may not win in the first starting opening 21 but may win in the second starting opening 22. However, in the low base state, the second start port 22 is difficult to open, and even if it is open, the open time is extremely short. For this reason, when the game is controlled in the low base state (in the present embodiment, the “normal game state” corresponds to this), the player can play the game by striking the first start opening 21 left. Become.

  When the game ball hit to the left in the normal gaming state wins the first starting opening 21, the first special symbol determination is executed, and the first special symbol is displayed in a variable manner, and then the determination result of the first special symbol determination is displayed. As a first special symbol to be shown, the jackpot symbol or the missing symbol is stopped and displayed.

  Here, when the lost symbol is stopped and displayed, the big hit game is not performed and the gaming state is not changed. On the other hand, when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as the first special symbol, a jackpot game is executed to play a predetermined number of long open round games according to the jackpot symbol, and after the jackpot game is over, the probability variation gaming state or the time saving gaming state The game will be controlled at.

  In addition, as a jackpot symbol (special symbol) to notify that the judgment result of the special symbol judgment is a jackpot, a "probable symbol" to notify a probability variation jackpot and a "normal symbol" to notify a normal jackpot are prepared. There is. And, as a jackpot symbol notifying that the determination result of the first special symbol determination in the normal gaming state is a jackpot, when the "probable change symbol" is stopped and displayed, the game is controlled in the probability variation gaming state after the jackpot game is over, When the "normal symbol" is stopped and displayed, the game is controlled in the normal game state after the end of the big hit game (see FIG. 5).

  Also, when the gaming state shifts to the probability variation gaming state or the time saving gaming state triggered by the end of the big hit game, ie, from the low base state to the high base state, it is easy to win the game ball to the second starting opening 22 Due to the above-described support function, the game ball can be more easily won by the second start opening 22 than by the first start opening 21. Therefore, when the game is controlled in the high base state (in the present embodiment, the “probable variation gaming state” or the “time-saving gaming state” corresponds to this), the player strikes the second starting opening 22 and strikes the right Will play a game. Therefore, when the game is controlled in the probability variation gaming state or the time saving gaming state, basically, the second special symbol determination is performed.

  In addition, the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment is configured such that the probability variation gaming state is substantially continued until the next big hit, and in this probability variation gaming state, the "probability variation symbol" is stopped and displayed as the second special symbol. In this case, the game is controlled again in the probability variation gaming state after the end of the jackpot game. On the other hand, when the "normal symbol" is stopped and displayed as the second special symbol in the probability variation gaming state, the game is controlled in the time saving gaming state after the end of the big hit game.

  In addition, when the “probable change symbol” is stopped and displayed as the second special symbol in the short time game state, the game is controlled in the probability change gaming state after the end of the big hit game and the “normal symbol” is stopped and displayed. After the end of the jackpot game, the game is controlled again in the time saving game state. On the other hand, when the jackpot does not occur even if the second special symbol determination (or the first special symbol determination) is performed a specified number of times (100 times in this embodiment) in the time reduction gaming state, the gaming state is time reduction It will be returned from the gaming state to the normal gaming state.

[About fluctuation production]
Next, in conjunction with the first special symbol being variably displayed in the normal gaming state and then being stop-displayed, the fluctuation effect performed using the display screen 70 etc. will be described.

  In the gaming machine 1, when the first special symbol determination is executed with the game ball winning in the first starting opening 21, the first special symbol is variably displayed on the first special symbol display 41, and the first special symbol is displayed. The first special symbol indicating the determination result of the symbol determination is stopped and displayed. The display screen 70 is provided with an effect symbol display area 73 (see FIG. 2) in which the effect pattern for notifying the determination result of the first special symbol determination is displayed. In the display screen 70, the variation of the first special symbol Along with the display, a variable effect including a variable display of the effect pattern is performed (see FIG. 2). Then, when the first special symbol is variably displayed for a variation time corresponding to the variation pattern selected when the first special symbol determination is executed, the first special symbol is stopped and displayed, The effect pattern is stopped and displayed in a mode indicating the determination result of the first special symbol determination.

  During such variable display of the effect pattern, so-called reach effects may be performed. Specifically, in the effect symbol display area 73 of the display screen 70, for example, a part of the symbol array of the effect symbols in which the numbers 1 to 9 are vertically continuously described from the bottom to the top are in the horizontal direction Three columns are displayed, and when the variable display of the first special symbol is started, these symbol columns are variably displayed (scroll display) so as to scroll from top to bottom (for example, see FIG. 7 (B)) . On the other hand, when the reach effect is performed, first, for example, the left-row effect symbol (left symbol) and the right-row effect symbol (right symbol) before all the effect symbols are stopped and displayed. Stop in sequence so that they do not stop completely or simultaneously. FIG. 2 exemplifies a state in which three symbols as a left symbol are pseudo-stopped and three symbols similarly as a right symbol are pseudo-stopped, and the middle row of symbol rows continues to scroll and display. In addition, a pseudo stop is an effect made to rock on the spot without moving a production pattern almost, and, in the following explanation, it may be called a main stop (simply referred to as "stop display") to completely stop the production pattern. When it distinguishes from), it may be called a pseudo stop.

  When the same rendering pattern as the left symbol and the right symbol is pseudo-stopped on the effective line, reach is realized, and reach effect is performed to make the player expect the same rendering pattern to be aligned three times. For this reach effect, for example, the symbol row in the middle row is scrolled in a state where the reach symbol (left symbol and right symbol) is pseudo-stopped, and finally, it is different from the middle symbol common to reach symbol or reach symbol It is an effect of stopping the middle symbol on the effective line and reporting a hit.

  In addition, although detailed description is abbreviate | omitted, other display objects, such as a character and an item, are used for such reach effects other than a production | presentation pattern. Further, in the following description, in the variable effects in which the reach effect is performed, the effect performed until the reach is established may be referred to as the "pre-reach effect".

  Although the type of reach effect will be described in detail later, when the determination result of the first special symbol determination is "loss", three effect symbols indicating reach loss eyes (for example, "323") are falsely stopped in order to report loss. As the first special symbol is displayed as a stop on the lost symbol, these three effect symbols are finally stopped. On the other hand, when the reach effect is not performed, the three effect symbols indicating the open side (for example, “629”) are pseudo-stopped to notify the loss, and the lost symbol is stopped and displayed as the first special symbol. At the same time, these three effect designs stop. As described above, when it is determined that the big hit game is not performed, three reachable symbols or missing pieces indicating a loss are simulatedly stopped and then the main stop is performed to notify the loss (the big hit game is not executed). The loss notification effect is executed.

  When this lost notification effect is executed, the jackpot game is not executed, and if the right of the first special symbol determination is held, the first special symbol and the effect pattern for a predetermined fixed time (for example, 0.6 seconds) When the stop display is performed, the first special symbol determination is performed, and the next variable display of the first special symbol is immediately started.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the first special symbol determination is "big hit", the reach effect is usually executed during the variable display of the first special symbol, and it indicates Zoro eyes (for example, "333") to notify the big hit. These three effect symbols are actually stopped as the three effect symbols are pseudo-stopped and the big hit symbols are stopped and displayed as the first special symbol. As described above, when it is determined that the jackpot game is to be executed, the notice effect is to inform the jackpot (that the jackpot game is to be executed) by pseudo stopping the three effect symbols in the manner of showing the jackpot and then stopping the book. To be executed. When the hit notification effect is executed, a jackpot game is executed.

[Screen configuration of display screen 70]
FIG. 2 illustrates the screen configuration of the display screen 70 in the normal gaming state. When the game is controlled in the normal gaming state, as illustrated in FIG. 2, a hold icon display area 71, the icon display area 72, and a rendering symbol display area 73 are formed on the display screen 70. In the effect symbol display area 73, as described above, the left symbol constituting the symbol row in the left row, the middle symbol constituting the symbol row in the middle row, and the right symbol constituting the symbol row in the right row are displayed. Display area.

<Hold Icon Display Area 71>
The hold icon display area 71 is a display area in which a hold icon indicating that the first special symbol determination is held is displayed. In the gaming machine 1, when the game ball wins in the first starting opening 21 in a situation where the special symbol determination and the special symbol variation display can not be immediately started, such as during the special symbol fluctuation display or during the big hit game, the first special The right of symbol determination is suspended with a predetermined number (four in the present embodiment) as the upper limit.

  Thus, when the right of the first special symbol determination is suspended, the same number of suspension icons as the number of suspension of the first special symbol determination indicated by the first special view suspension indicator 44 are displayed in the suspension icon display area 71 Be done. FIG. 2 exemplifies a state in which two suspension icons are displayed in the suspension icon display area 71 in order to suggest that the number of suspension of the first special symbol determination is “2”.

  Note that when the hold icon is displayed in the hold icon display area 71 when a high-reliability reach effect such as SPSP reach (see FIG. 6G) to be described later is performed, the display area used for the reach effect is In addition to being limited, the display of the hold icon may reduce the enjoyment of reach production. For this reason, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, while displaying the display object and the hold icon constituting the hold icon display area 71 during normal reach and SP reach, the reach effect develops from normal reach and SP reach to SPSP reach According to the configuration, the display object and the hold icon constituting the hold icon display area 71 are erased from the display screen 70, and the display object and the hold icon constituting the hold icon display area 71 are displayed again after SPSP reach is completed. Is adopted.

  In addition, when the game is controlled in the normal gaming state, basically the gaming ball does not win in the second starting opening 22. For this reason, in the normal gaming state, basically, the right of the second special symbol judgment is not held, and a hold icon relating to the second special symbol judgment is displayed on the display screen 70, or this hold icon A display area for displaying is not formed.

<Relevant Icon Display Area 72>
The icon display area 72 is a display area for displaying the icon as a variation suggestion image that suggests that the first special symbol is variably displayed. The icon is displayed in the icon display area 72 along with the start of the variable display of the first special symbol, and is deleted from the icon display area 72, for example, at the timing when the first special symbol is stopped and displayed. However, the deletion timing of the icon is not limited to this, and the icon may be deleted during the variable display of the first special symbol, for example, during SPSP reach development or SPSP reach described later. You may delete the icon.

  By the way, when the game ball is won in the first starting opening 21 in a state where the variation display of the special symbol is not performed and the right of the special symbol determination is not held, the start of the variation display of the first special symbol Along with this, the icon is displayed in the icon display area 72. On the other hand, in a state where the hold icon is displayed in the hold icon display area 71, when variation display of the symbol corresponding to the icon displayed in the icon display area 72 is completed, the icon is displayed in the hold icon display area 71. The first special symbol determination corresponding to the earliest pending icon (the pending icon displayed at a position closest to the icon display area 72) is executed. Then, with the variable display of the first special symbol being started according to the execution of the first special symbol determination, the first pending icon shifts from the pending icon display area 71 to the icon display area 72, It will be displayed as a new corresponding icon. As described above, the hold icon (here, the icon) shifted to the icon display area 72 is displayed larger than when being displayed in the hold icon display area 71 (see FIG. 2). For this reason, it is possible to make the player pay more attention to the icon displayed in the icon display area 72 than the hold icon displayed in the hold icon display area 71.

  When another pending icon different from the first pending icon is displayed in the pending icon display area 71, the pending icon display area 71 is shifted along with the shift of the first pending icon to the icon display area 72. , The other pending icons shift toward the icon display area 72. As is apparent from the above description, in the gaming machine 1, the icon corresponding to the hold icon displayed in the hold icon display area 71 may be displayed in the icon display area 72, so the following description will be made. In the case where the hold icon and the icon are not distinguished from each other, these may be collectively referred to simply as an “icon”.

(About icon change production)
By the way, the hold icon is displayed as a white hold icon (default hold icon). On the other hand, when the hold icon is displayed in the hold icon display area 71, an icon change effect may be performed in which the color of the hold icon changes. When this icon change rendition is performed, the white hold icon changes to a color hold icon indicating a big hit reliability such as blue, green and red. The colors that indicate the jackpot reliability illustrated here are arranged in the order from the one with the highest jackpot reliability to the one with the highest jackpot reliability. When the determination result of the first special symbol determination corresponding to the red reserved icon is "big hit", or when the variation time of the special symbol of what becomes "loss" is set to be relatively long It is easy to be selected. Green is easy to be selected in the case of "big hit" or in the case where the variation time of the special symbol of the "losing" is set to a medium time. Blue is easy to be selected when it is "lost" or when it is "lost" and the variation time of the special symbol is set to a relatively short time. In the present embodiment, the jackpot reliability of the white holding icon is set to about 1%, the jackpot reliability of the blue holding icon is set to about 3%, and the jackpot reliability of the green holding icon is about 15%. It is set, and the jackpot reliability of the red hold icon is set to about 45%.

  Here, the case where an icon change effect in which the display color changes only once when the hold icon is displayed in the hold icon display area 71 has been described as an example, but the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment Then, other icon change effects may be performed. That is, for example, when a white hold icon is displayed in the hold icon display area 71, it changes to a blue hold icon, and further changes to a green hold icon. An icon change effect may be performed in which the display color of the hold icon changes a plurality of times. In addition, when a white reserved icon shifted from the reserved icon display area 71 to the icon display area 72 is displayed as the icon, an icon change effect may be performed in which the display color changes.

  Also, the display color of the hold icon displayed in the hold icon display area 71 changes, and thereafter, when the hold icon is shifted to the icon display area 72 and displayed as the icon, the display color changes. In some cases, an icon change effect may be performed in which the display color of the icon changes in both the reserved icon display area 71 and the icon display area 72. In addition, there may be a case where an icon change effect is displayed in which the hold icon is initially displayed in a display color other than white (for example, blue) or an icon change effect for changing the display color of the hold icon whose initial color is other than white. .

  As described above, the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment can display on the display screen 70 the suspension information indicating that the right of special symbol determination is suspended, and can change the display mode of the suspension information. . In the following description, the hold icon having the display color other than white or the icon may be called a “special icon” to distinguish it from the normal hold icon having the white display color or the icon.

[Modification on display control of pending information]
In addition, display control of reservation information is not limited to the one exemplified in the present embodiment, but may be as follows. That is, in the present embodiment, for convenience of explanation, the case where the display color of the icon (hold icon and the icon) is four colors of white, blue, green and red is described as an example, but in the other embodiments, Other colors may be provided, such as gold, which suggests that jackpot reliability is even higher than red, and rainbow color, which is only selected if it is a "jackpot".

  Further, in the present embodiment, the case of performing an icon change effect to change the display color of the icon (hold icon or the icon) is described as an example, but the icon change effect is an effect that changes the display mode of the icon Not limited to the effects exemplified in the present embodiment, an icon change effect for changing the shape or size of an icon, an icon change effect for changing a display color in addition to the shape or size of an icon, or the like may be used.

  Further, in the present embodiment, in addition to the icon change effect for the hold icon displayed in the hold icon display area 71, the icon change effect for the icon displayed in the icon display area 72 can be executed. A description will be given of the case, but in another embodiment, a configuration capable of executing only the icon change effect of the former may be adopted without providing the icon display area 72 (without displaying the icon).

  Further, in the present embodiment, an example will be described in which the hold icon as hold information is displayed on the display screen 70 and the display color of the hold icon is changed. On the other hand, in another embodiment, for example, four color LEDs capable of changing the light emission color are provided to turn on the same number of LEDs as the number of pending for the first special symbol determination, and the light emission color of one of the LEDs The display mode of the hold information may be changed by changing it.

[Effects associated with the variable display of the first special symbol]
Next, with reference to FIG. 6 to FIG. 15, the fluctuation effect accompanying the fluctuation display of the first special symbol in the normal gaming state will be described. Here, FIG. 6 is an explanatory view exemplifying the flow of the effect accompanying the variable display of the first special symbol in the normal gaming state. FIGS. 7 and 8 are screen diagrams showing a specific example of the effects accompanying the variable display of the first special symbol in the normal gaming state. In the following description, first, fluctuation effects not accompanied by “continuation effects” described later will be described based on FIGS. 6 to 8.

<About the fluctuation presentation without the continuous presentation>
In FIG. 7A, in order to notify that the determination result of the first special symbol determination corresponding to the icon displayed in the icon display area 72 is "missing", the scattered eyes of "526" are displayed. A state in which the effect pattern to be shown is finally stopped is illustrated. On the other hand, when the first special symbol determination corresponding to the first pending icon displayed in the pending icon display area 71 is executed, the first special symbol is variably displayed, and the first special symbol determination is determined. The first special symbol of the embodiment showing the result is stopped and displayed. On the other hand, on the display screen 70, when the variable display of the first special symbol is started, the earliest pending icon displayed in the pending icon display area 71 (here, for example, a green pending icon) Is shifted to the icon display area 72, and high-speed scroll display of three symbol rows in the effect symbol display area 73 is started (FIG. 6 (A), FIG. 7 (A)-(B) reference).

  Here, when the determination result of the first special symbol determination is "losing", for example, different rendering symbols different from each other as the left symbol and the right symbol on the effective line are falsely stopped and reach is not established, and this non-reach aspect There may be a no reach effect in which only the middle row of symbol rows is scrolled (see FIG. 6B). When this reach-less effect is performed, the three production symbols showing disorganized eyes are pseudo-stopped at the end of the variation display of the first special symbol, and these are displayed as the lost symbol is stopped and displayed as the first special symbol. There will be a loss notification effect in which the three effect symbols are stopped.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the first special symbol determination is "big hit", or when it is determined to perform the effect with reach although it is "losing", during the variation display of the first special symbol, for example, A pre-reach effect is performed in which a predetermined left symbol is falsely stopped on the effective line of the effect symbol display area 73, and then the right symbol, which is the same effect symbol as the left symbol, is shifted onto the effective line. Then, reach is established when the same left symbol and right symbol are falsely stopped on the effective line. In this manner, when reach is established, a predetermined reach effect that causes the player to expect that the middle symbol, which is the same effect symbol as the reach symbol (left symbol and right symbol), stops on the effective line and becomes symbol matching. To be done.

  In this embodiment, as reach effects that can be executed along with the variable display of the first special symbol, as illustrated in FIG. 6, normal reach (see FIG. 6D) and character reach (see FIG. 6E). Four types of SP reach (see FIG. 6F) and SPSP reach (see FIG. 6G) are prepared. These reach effects have the following features.

  The normal reach (see FIG. 6E) is a reach effect with relatively low jackpot reliability (eg, jackpot reliability: about 2%). While reach is established and normal reach is being performed, the scroll speed of the middle row of symbol rows scrolled at high speed between two reach symbols (left symbol and right symbol) gradually decreases .

  Here, when the determination result of the first special symbol determination is “losing”, for example, when the variation pattern in which the variation time is 20 seconds at the start of the variation display of the first special symbol is selected, with the reach symbol A false informing effect is displayed, in which the effect symbols of the reach losing eye (for example, “343”) are displayed by falsely stopping different middle symbols on the effective line (see FIG. 7F), and these effect symbols are directly stopped. It will be.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the first special symbol determination is "big hit", for example, when the variation pattern in which the variation time is 30 seconds at the start of the variation display of the first special symbol is selected, the same middle as the reach symbol A simulated stop of the symbol on the effective line displays the effect pattern of the eye of the eye (for example, "333"), and a notification effect is performed when the effect pattern is directly stopped.

  In addition, when the fluctuation pattern where the fluctuation time of the first special symbol is relatively long is selected, the middle symbol which is the same as the reach symbol is effective without the hit notification effect or the loss notification effect being performed in the normal reach After passing over the line, the scroll speed of the middle row of symbol rows is increased, and the character reach (see FIG. 6E), SP reach (see FIG. 6F), or SPSP reach (FIG. 6 (FIG. 6) G) evolve into

  The character reach (see FIG. 6 (E)) is a reach effect having the second highest jackpot reliability next to the normal reach among the four types of reach effects (for example, the jackpot reliability: about 4%), When developed, a predetermined action is performed in which the character of the animation tries to stop the same middle symbol as the reach symbol, and a hit is notified by the success or failure.

  In this embodiment, as illustrated in FIG. 6E, character A reach where the character A performs the above action, character B reach where the character B performs the above action, and character C as the above There are three types of character reach of character C reach that perform action, and the jackpot reliability is about 4% regardless of which character reach. However, the jackpot reliability of these character reach does not necessarily have to be the same. For example, the character B reach has a higher jackpot reliability than the character A reach, and the character C reach has a higher accuracy than the character B reach Also, the jackpot reliability may be made to differ depending on the type of character reach (that is, the type of character appearing in the character reach) such that the jackpot reliability is high.

  When developing into this character reach, its jackpot reliability is relatively low at about 4%, so in most cases, without notification control from character reach to other reach effects, loss notification production is performed with character reach It will be. On the other hand, if the determination result of the first special symbol determination of this time is "big hit", a hit notification effect may be performed by character reach. In addition, the judgment result of the 1st special symbol judgment of this time is "big hit" or "loss", and when the fluctuation pattern with relatively long fluctuation time is selected as the fluctuation pattern of the first special symbol, from Character Reach It will develop into SP reach (see FIG. 6 (F)) or SPSP reach (see FIG. 6 (G)).

  The SP reach (see Fig. 6 (F)) is a reach effect that has a higher jackpot reliability than the character reach (for example, a jackpot reliability: about 15%), and a battle between the main character and the enemy character It is informed.

  In the present embodiment, as exemplified in FIG. 6F, the first SP reach where the main character battles against the enemy character A, the second SP reach where the main character battles against the enemy character B, and the main character Three types of SP reach of the 3rd SP reach to fight with enemy character C are prepared, and the jackpot reliability is about 15% regardless of which SP reach. However, the jackpot reliability of these SP reach does not necessarily have to be the same. For example, the second SP reach is higher in jackpot reliability than the first SP reach, and the third SP reach is higher than the second SP reach. Also, the jackpot reliability may be made different depending on the type of SP reach (that is, the type of enemy characters appearing in the SP reach), such that the jackpot reliability is high.

  In this embodiment, when the SP reach is developed, the SP reach does not develop to other reach effects, and whether the main character wins the battle in the final stage of the SP reach (and hit notification effect) Alternatively, a defeat effect (and a loss notification effect) in which the main character loses in the battle is performed.

  In addition to developing from normal reach via character reach, these SP reach may also develop directly from normal reach (without via character reach). In the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the determination result of the first special symbol determination is "big hit", a variation pattern having a relatively long variation time is easily selected as the variation pattern of the first special symbol, Conversely, it is difficult to select a fluctuation pattern in which the fluctuation time is relatively short. Also, when the determination result of the first special symbol determination is "losing", it is difficult to select a variation pattern having a relatively long variation time as the variation pattern of the first special symbol, and conversely, the variation time is relative Short fluctuation patterns are easy to select.

  As described above, since the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment has the above-described features regarding the selection of the variation pattern of the first special symbol, the case of developing from normal reach to SP reach via character reach However, the jackpot reliability is higher than when developing to SP reach without passing through normal reach from character reach.

  One SPSP reach (see FIG. 6 (G)) is the reach effect with the highest jackpot reliability among the four types of reach effects (for example, jackpot reliability: about 35%), and the main character and the enemy character The fall is reported by the battle defeat with.

  In the present embodiment, as exemplified in FIG. 6G, the first SPSP reach where the main character battles against the enemy character D, the second SPSP reach where the main character battles against the enemy character E, and the main character Three types of SPSP reach of the 3rd SPSP reach to battle with enemy character F are prepared, and the jackpot reliability is about 35% no matter which SPSP reach is developed. However, the jackpot reliability of these SPSP reach does not necessarily have to be the same. For example, the second SPSP reach is higher in jackpot reliability than the first SPSP reach, and the third SPSP reach is higher than the second SPSP reach. The jackpot reliability may be made different depending on the type of SPSP reach (that is, the type of enemy character appearing in SPSP reach), such as high jackpot reliability.

  In this embodiment, when the SPSP reach is developed, the SPSP reach does not develop to another reach effect, and whether the main character wins the battle in the late stage of the SPSP reach (and hit notification effect) Alternatively, a defeat effect (and a loss notification effect) in which the main character loses in the battle is performed.

  In addition to developing from normal reach via character reach, these SPSP reach may also develop directly from normal reach (without via character reach), and the former case is the latter. The jackpot reliability is higher than in the case of.

  So far, four types of reach effects have been described with reference to FIG. 6, but in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, for example, “111”, “222”, “333” in the normal reach are pretended to be lost "," "444" and so on, all symbol rows are scrolled so as to be synchronized in a state where the production symbols of each row are aligned, and finally, all the rotation of three production symbols showing Zoro eyes stop There is also a case where the effect (big hit reliability: 100%) is executed.

  In addition, the kind of reach production illustrated in FIG. 6 and the method of development of reach production are only an example, and the type of reach production and the method of development may be other. That is, for example, in the present embodiment, a case is described in which the type of each reach effect of character reach, SP reach, and SPSP reach is three types, for example, five types of first SP reach to fifth SP reach. Other than three types of reach effects may be provided such that the reach effects of are prepared. Further, in the present embodiment, a case where reach effect does not develop from SP reach to SPSP reach will be described, but in another embodiment, a configuration capable of developing from SP reach to SPSP reach may be adopted.

(A concrete example of the fluctuation effect without the continuous effect)
Next, with reference to FIGS. 7 and 8, a specific example of the fluctuation effect (without the continuous effect exemplified in FIG. 6C) in the normal gaming state will be described. FIGS. 7 and 8 are screen diagrams illustrating the fluctuation effects accompanying the fluctuation display of the first special symbol in the normal gaming state, and here, as the fluctuation pattern of the first special symbol in the normal gaming state, the normal reach (FIG. A variation effect to be executed when a variation pattern for which a hit notification effect is to be performed is selected in the SPSP reach (see FIG. 6G) developed from D)) will be described.

  In FIG. 7A, in the display screen 70, in a state where one hold icon (for example, a green hold icon) is displayed in the hold icon display area 71, the icon displayed in the icon display area 72 is displayed. In order to notify that the judgment result of the corresponding first special symbol judgment is "loss", as the lost symbol is stopped and displayed as the first special symbol, the effect symbol showing the loose eye of "526" is A state in which the display is stopped is illustrated. As described above, when the predetermined determination time (0.6 seconds in the present embodiment) elapses after the lost symbol is displayed as the first special symbol, the earliest hold displayed in the hold icon display area 71 is held. The first special symbol determination corresponding to the icon (here, the green holding icon) is executed. Then, the determination result of the first special symbol determination is "big hit", and the variation pattern in which the variation presentation pattern that develops directly from the normal reach to the SPSP reach is selected is selected as the variation pattern of the first special symbol Then, the following effects are performed.

  That is, when the variable display of the first special symbol is started in response to the execution of the first special symbol determination corresponding to the first held icon, the earliest displayed in the held icon display area 71 While the reserved icon of is shifted to the icon display area 72, scroll display of three symbol rows is started (see FIGS. 7A and 7B). When a predetermined time elapses after the scroll display of the three symbol rows is started, for example, a serif announcement effect image representing a predetermined character emitting a serif is displayed on the display screen 70 and the serif is displayed from the speaker 38 A serif notice to be output is executed. In this serif preview, the jackpot reliability is suggested by the type of the character that emits the serif, the content of the serif, the character color of the serif, and the like.

  Following the above-described dialogue warning, a pseudo-sequence effect may be performed. Here, in the pseudo-series effect, the effect symbol displayed in the effect symbol display area 73 is changed and displayed a plurality of times during the change display of one special symbol (here, the first special symbol). It is an effect to show off. The following effect display is performed on this pseudo-sequence effect.

  That is, the scroll speed of the left row of symbol rows is reduced and the left symbol (for example, 6 symbols) is pseudo-stopped, and subsequently, the scroll velocity of the right row of symbol rows is reduced (the left symbol which has been pseudo-stopped earlier) Is different) the right symbol (for example 4 symbols) is pseudo-stopped, and then the scroll speed of the middle row of symbol rows is reduced, and the 7 symbols are pseudo-stopped as a middle symbol reporting the execution of the pseudo continuous effect (FIG. 7) (D)).

  As described above, when seven different symbols in the middle row are pseudo-stopped after the different rendering symbols as the left symbol and the right symbol are pseudo-stopped, the second pseudo-second fluctuation effect is started following the pseudo 1st fluctuation effect. . Specifically, after the character “× 2” indicating the start of the pseudo second movement phenomenon is displayed largely in the central region of the display screen 70, the character “× 2” is displayed on the upper left of the display screen 70. In this case, the scroll display of the three symbol rows is resumed in the effect symbol display area 73 (see FIGS. 7D and 7E). When the pseudo 2nd reed change production is being performed, for example, a serif announcement may be performed as in the pseudo 1st rendition change production (see FIG. 7F).

  As described above, when the dialogue warning is executed during the second pseudo-change production, the second pseudo-link production is executed during the fluctuation display of the first special symbol (see FIG. 7G). ). Specifically, as illustrated in FIG. 7 (G), the scroll speed of the left row of symbol rows is reduced, and the left symbol (for example, 2 symbols) is pseudo-stopped, and subsequently, the right row of symbol rows is The scroll speed is reduced and the right symbol (for example, 5 symbols) is pseudo-stopped, and thereafter, the scroll speed of the middle row of symbol rows is reduced and the 7 symbols are artificially stopped as a middle symbol.

  When the second pseudo connected effect during the variable display of the first special symbol is executed, the pseudo third random movement effect following the pseudo second dynamic movement effect is started. Specifically, after the character “× 3” indicating the start of the pseudo third movement phenomenon is displayed largely in the central region of the display screen 70, the character “× 3” is displayed at the upper left of the display screen 70. In this case, the scroll display of the three symbol rows is resumed in the effect symbol display area 73 (see FIGS. 7 (G) and (H)).

  Then, when a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of the third variation production, the scroll speed of the left row of symbol rows is reduced, and the left symbol (for example, 3 symbols) is falsely stopped, and then The scroll speed of the right row of symbol rows is reduced (the same as the left symbol), and the right symbol (here, three symbols) is pseudo-stopped to achieve reach (see FIG. 7 (I)).

  In addition, although the case where "pre-reach pseudo sequence" which restarts scroll display of each symbol row was performed before reach formation was performed was explained to an example, "let reach the scroll display of each symbol row after reach is established. There is also a case where a post pseudo link is performed. Also, there may be cases where both the pre-reach pseudo-train and the post-reach pseudo-run are executed.

  As described above, when the same effect pattern as the left symbol and the right symbol is falsely stopped and reach is established, normal reach (see FIG. 6D) is executed (see FIG. 8A). Specifically, as illustrated in FIG. 8 (A), the scroll speed of the middle row of symbol rows gradually decreases after reaching, and the reach symbol (here, three symbols on the left and three symbols on the right) An effect display representing a situation in which the same middle symbol (here, three middle symbols) approaches the effective line defined by the reach symbol is performed.

  Here, when developing from normal reach to SPSP reach, the following effect display is performed. That is, when the scroll display of the middle row of symbol rows is being performed, the same middle symbol (here, 3 symbols) as the reach symbol passes on the effective line, and along with this, the scroll speed of the middle row symbol row As a result, it becomes difficult to identify the middle symbol, and development effects that suggest development to SPSP reach are performed (see FIG. 8 (B)). Specifically, as illustrated in FIG. 8B, while moving to the upper left region of the display screen 70 while reducing the left three symbols, the scroll direction is made one rotation clockwise with the scroll direction as the axial direction. Then, it moves to the upper left region, and at the same time, while moving to the upper right region of the display screen 70 while the right 3 design is reduced, it makes one rotation clockwise with the scroll direction as the axial direction and then to the upper right Move to the area of After that, until the end of the variation display of the first special symbol this time, the left 3 symbols are displayed pseudo stop in the upper left region, and the right 3 symbols are displayed pseudo stop in the upper right region (FIG. 8 (C)- (H)).

  Next, as described above, when the development effect (see FIG. 8 (B)) indicating the development to the SPSP reach is performed, the dark transition effect is performed (see FIG. 8 (C)). Specifically, various display objects displayed on the display screen 70 as exemplified in FIG. 8C until the predetermined time (for example, 3 seconds) elapses after the development effect is performed. For example, in a state in which the character is not displayed, only the reach symbol (here, the left three symbols and the right symbol) and the icon are superimposed and displayed on the background image of only black.

  Following this dark-out effect, for example, a group advance notice may be given as a notice effect for announcing that there is a possibility of a jackpot (see FIG. 8 (D)). Specifically, as illustrated in FIG. 8D, an effect display is performed that represents a state in which a large number of characters move on the display screen 70 from the right to the left.

  In addition, this group announcement is not necessarily executed if the darkening effect is performed, and the SPSP reach is started after the group announcement is performed following the darkening effect, and the group announcement following the darkversion effect is performed. In some cases, SPSP reach may be started. In addition, group notice may occur immediately after the reach is established.

  In another embodiment, if a predetermined advance notice effect (here, a group notice) is executed following the above-mentioned dark change effect, the normal reach is developed into an SPSP reach, and a predetermined advance effect is executed subsequently to the dark change effect. If not, a configuration may be adopted such as developing from normal reach to SP reach. In this case, for example, a configuration is such that if a predetermined advance effect is executed at the end of the character reach (see FIG. 6E), the SPSP reach is developed, and if a predetermined advance effect is not executed, the SP reach is developed. It is possible to adopt together.

  Returning to the description of FIG. 8, when the SPSP reach is started as described above, the SPSP reach effect image, which is an effect image according to the SPSP reach, is displayed on the display screen 70 (see FIG. 8E). As a result, for example, an effect display indicating that the main character and the enemy character battle is performed. This is as described above based on FIG. 6 (G). Thereafter, when reaching the end of SPSP reach, a first effect button operation promoting effect for urging the player to operate the first effect button 35 is performed (see FIG. 8F). Specifically, a first effect button image imitating the first effect button 35 and an effective period gauge indicating the remaining time of the effective period in which the operation of the first effect button 35 is effective are displayed.

  In this first effect button operation promotion effect, a big hit is possible at the timing when the first effect button 35 is operated during the effective period, or when the effective period ends without the first effect button 35 being operated. For example, a cut-in in which a predetermined cut-in image is displayed superimposed on the effect image (other than the reach symbol) displayed on the display screen 70 is performed as the advance notice effect notifying that there is a sex (FIG. 8 (G)) reference). This cut-in is an effect that indicates how big the jackpot reliability is, and when green cut-in is performed in which a green cut-in image is superimposed and red is displayed in which a red cut-in image is superimposed and displayed. There are cases where cut-in is performed and gold cut-in in which a gold cut-in image is superimposed and displayed. When these cut-ins are arranged in order from one with a high jackpot reliability to the other with high reliability, a green cut-in, The order is red cut-in and gold cut-in.

  As described above, when the cut-in occurs and the SPSP reach end is reached, the second effect button operation promoting effect for urging the player to operate the second effect button 36 is performed (see FIG. 8H). Specifically, as exemplified in FIG. 8H, during the effective period of the second effect button operation promotion effect, the second effect button image imitating the second effect button 36, and "press!" The character which shows the content of operation of the 2nd presentation button 36 said, and the effective period gauge which shows the remaining time of an effective period are displayed.

  When the second effect button 36 is operated during the effective period of the second effect button operation promoting effect, the operation stops corresponding to the operation by pseudo-stopping three effect symbols showing zoro and then stopping this A hit notification effect is performed (see FIG. 8I).

  In addition, since the determination result of the 1st special symbol determination performed at the time of the fluctuation display start of the 1st special symbol this time is "big hit", the hit notification effect is performed as the operation corresponding effect, but the current time When the determination result of the first special symbol determination is “losing”, as an operation-based effect, a losing notification effect is performed in which the three rendering symbols showing reach loss eyes are pseudo-stopped and then main-stopped.

<About the fluctuation production with continuous production>
Up to this point, cases have been described by way of example in which serif announcements (see FIGS. 7C and 7F) and pseudo-series effects (see FIGS. 7D and 7G) are performed as effects before reaching. As a pre-reach effect, “continuation effect” (see FIG. 6C) may be executed.

  FIG. 9 is a screen view for explaining an outline of the continuous effect. FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram for describing the jackpot reliability of the continuous effect. FIG. 11 is an explanatory view for explaining a panel displayed during the effect of each period of the continuous effect. FIG. 12 is a screen view showing a specific example of the continuous effect ending in the first period. FIGS. 13-15 is a screen figure which shows the example of the continuation presentation which continues until a 4th period.

  The continuation effect in the present embodiment is an effect that can be continued over a plurality of periods. Specifically, the continuous effect of the present embodiment can be performed over a maximum of four periods of the first period, the second period, the third period, and the fourth period, and depending on which period it lasts. , Production execution time of continuous production changes. In other words, the continuation effect is an effect that can be continued for a plurality of times, and when one effect (the effect of the first period) is performed, and two effects (the effect of the first period and the second When the effect of the period is executed and when the effect of three times (the effect of the first period, the effect of the second period, and the effect of the third period) is performed, the effect of four times (the first period) , The second period, the third period, and the fourth period) may be executed. In this continuous presentation, the jackpot reliability changes depending on how long the presentation lasts, in other words, how many times the presentation is performed. As exemplified in FIG. 10, the jackpot reliability of the continuous effect ending at the first period (the number of effects is one) is about 10% without continuing to the second period, and continues to the third period The jackpot reliability of the continuous effect which ends without the second period (the number of effects is twice) is about 20%. In addition, the big hit reliability of the continuation effect which is finished in the 3rd period without continuing to the 4th period (the number of effects is 3 times) is about 40%, and it ends in the 4th period continuing to the 4th period The big hit reliability of the continuous effect (the number of effects is 4) is about 60%. As described above, the continuation effect in the present embodiment is characterized in that the jackpot game is more easily performed when the player is continued in the next round than when it is ended this time.

  FIG. 9 (A) exemplifies the state immediately after the variable display of the (first special symbol and) the rendering symbol (three symbol rows) corresponding to the icon displayed in the icon display area 72 is started. It is done. On the other hand, when the continuation effect is executed, the following effect display is performed. That is, first, as the effect of the first period (the first effect), the character of "Chapter 1" which suggests that the effect of the first period in the continuous effect is to be started is displayed in the central portion of the display screen 70 for a predetermined time ( For example, it is displayed for 2 seconds (see FIG. 9B), and thereafter, a moving image is reproduced in which the content of the effect (story) is related to that to be reproduced during the second and subsequent periods.

  In addition, in the effect of the second period (the second effect), the characters “Chapter 2” suggesting that the effect of the second period is started are displayed for a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds) at the central portion of the display screen 70. (See, for example, FIG. 13 (H).) After that, a moving image in which the moving image reproduced in the effect of the first period and the effect content are continuous is reproduced. In addition, in the effect of the third period (the third effect), the characters of "Chapter 3" suggesting that the effect of the third period is started are displayed for a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds) at the center of the display screen 70. Then, for example, a moving image in which the moving image reproduced in the second period and the effect content are continuous is reproduced. Then, in the fourth period effect of the upper limit (the fourth effect), the character of "Chapter 4" suggests that the effect of the fourth period is started in the central portion of the display screen 70 for a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds Is displayed (see, for example, FIG. 15B), and then a moving image in which the moving image reproduced in the effect of the third period and the effect content are continuous is reproduced.

  Returning to the explanation of FIG. 9, when it comes to the final stage of the effect of the first period (the first effect), the panel frame moves downward (in the direction of the downward arrow in FIG. 9C) to the upper area on the display screen 70. 75 (see FIG. 9C) appears and is superimposed and displayed on the moving image relating to the effect of the first period. The panel frame 75 divides an area (an area inside the panel frame 75) in which a plurality of panels (see FIG. 11) are variably displayed and another area (an area outside the panel frame 75). In the process of moving the panel frame 75 downward, a plurality of panels are variably displayed in an area (inner area) inside the panel frame 75 (see FIG. 9C). Specifically, a part of a plurality of (for example, four) panels is displayed in the inner area of the panel frame 75, and the panels are moved from right to left so as to be displayed in order. Varying display.

  Immediately after the panel frame 75 appears in the upper area of the display screen 70, a plurality of panels are variably displayed at high speed, and it is difficult for the player to identify the panel displayed in the internal area of the panel frame 75. . On the other hand, in the process of moving the panel frame 75 toward the center in the vertical direction of the display screen 70, the moving speed thereof gradually decreases, and with this, the fluctuation speed of the plurality of panels also gradually Decline. Therefore, as the panel frame 75 moves downward, identification of the panel becomes easy.

  In FIG. 9C, the panel frame 75 reaches a position slightly above the center in the vertical direction of the display screen 70, and the panel including the characters “1UP” is at the center of the inner area of the panel frame 75. The state displayed on is illustrated. In addition, the right end of the panel displayed one before is displayed on the left side of the panel including the character "1UP", and the right side of the panel including the character "1UP" is displayed one after the other The left edge of the panel is displayed.

  Here, the types of panels displayed in the inner area of the panel frame 75 will be described. The panels can be roughly classified into a “reliability panel” indicating the jackpot reliability, and a continuous effect being performed after the next period It is classified into "a continuation panel" which suggests continuing to a period of, and a "reach panel" which notifies the kind of reach production performed with the end of continuation production as a trigger.

(About the panel displayed during the production of the first period)
In FIG. 11A, the "chance" panel, the "super heat" panel, and the "super heat up" are displayed in the inner area of the panel frame 75 that appeared during the production of the first period (during the first performance). Four types of panels, the "panel" and the "1 UP" panel, are illustrated, and the panels are displayed in the order indicated by the arrows in FIG. Here, among the four types of panels, three types of panels except the “1 UP” panel correspond to the above “reliability panel”, and the “chance” panel suggests that the jackpot reliability is relatively low. The "super heat" panel indicates that the jackpot reliability is relatively high, and the "super hot air" panel indicates that the jackpot reliability is 100%.

  In addition, the “1 UP” panel is a panel that suggests that the continuous effect being executed is continued even in the next period (if the effect during the first period is being performed, the effect is continued even during the second period). , Corresponds to the above "continuing panel". In addition, although the case where the "1 UP" panel is contained in the some panel by which fluctuation display is carried out during production of the 1st period is illustrated by FIG. 11 (A), it replaces with a "1 UP" panel, The above "continuation panel" may include a "2 UP" panel which suggests that the on-going continuation effect continues until the next two periods on the basis of the current period. Also, multiple panels include both "1UP" and "2UP" panels, two or more "1UP" panels, and two or more "2UP" panels. As the number of “continuation panels” included in the plurality of panels is larger, the continuation effect does not end in the current period (here, the first period), and the next period (here, The possibility of continuing in the second period is high.

  Here, at the start of the variable display of the first special symbol this time, if the continuous effect is set to be continued even in the next period, for example, even in the second period following the continuous first period, the continuous effect When it is set to continue, the following effect display is performed. That is, when the panel frame 75 reaches near the center in the vertical direction of the display screen 70, the “continuation panel” (for example, “1 UP” panel) is likely to stop at the center of the inner area of the panel frame 75. However, when the continuous effect is set to be continued even in the second period, the fluctuation speed of the plurality of panels including the “continuation panel” increases and the movement speed approaches “0” without limit. The moving speed to the lower side of 75 rises, and the effect display which disappears under the display screen 70 is performed. Note that FIG. 9D exemplifies a state in which the panel frame 75 has moved to a position below the center in the vertical direction of the display screen 70 in the process of accelerating.

  In this manner, the continuous effect is continued even in the next period by the effect display in which the “1 UP” panel is about to stop, and the effect display in which the panel frame 75 which has been decelerating accelerates and disappears from the display screen 70. It is suggested.

  Although the case where the effect display that the “1 UP” panel is about to stop is performed is described here as an example, one of the “chance” panel, the “super heat” panel, and the “super heat” panel is used. Also in the case where the effect display in which the reliability panel is about to stop and the effect display in which the panel frame 75 which has been decelerating is accelerated and deleted from the display screen 70 are performed, the continuous effect is similarly performed in the next period. It will be continued (here, the presentation of the second period is performed following the presentation of the first period).

  On the other hand, at the start of the variable display of the first special symbol this time, when the continuous effect is set not to continue until the next period, for example, the continuous effect does not continue until the second period and ends at the first period If it is set to, the following effect display is performed.

(A specific example of continuous effect ending in the first period)
In FIG. 12 (A), in order to notify that the determination result of the first special symbol determination corresponding to the icon displayed in the icon display area 72 is “missing” (here, “836” It is illustrated that three production symbols showing ") are actually stopped. When the variable display of the first special symbol corresponding to the icon is finished and the lost symbol is stopped and displayed as the first special symbol for a predetermined determination time (for example, 0.6 seconds), the reserved icon display area 71 is displayed. The first special symbol determination corresponding to the first pending icon displayed in is executed. In this manner, when the first special symbol determination is executed, shift processing is performed on each of the hold icons displayed in the hold icon display area 71 as the variable display of the first special symbol is started. At the same time, scroll display of three symbol rows is started (see FIGS. 12A and 12B).

  In the state illustrated in FIG. 12A, since one hold icon (for example, a green hold icon) is displayed in the hold icon display area 71, the hold icon is shifted to the icon display area 72. Shift processing is performed.

  In addition, when it is set to execute the continuation effect ending in the first period at the start of the fluctuation display of the first special symbol this time, a predetermined time has passed since the fluctuation display of the first special symbol this time is started When (for example, 3 seconds) elapses, the three symbol rows displayed in the effect symbol display area 73 are displayed small in the upper right of the display screen 70 so as not to reduce the visibility of the effect display relating to the continuous effect. In this upper right area, variable display of the effect design is performed (see FIG. 12C). Then, the characters “Chapter 1” suggesting that the effect of the first period (the effect of the first time) is started are displayed for a predetermined time in the central portion of the display screen 70 (see FIG. 12C). This is as described above based on FIG. 9 (B).

  At the end of the first period, as illustrated in FIG. 12D, a panel frame 75 moving downward appears in the upper region of the display screen 70. As described above, the panel frame 75 moves downward while decelerating toward the center of the display screen 70 in the vertical direction. In FIG. 12E, when the panel frame 75 moves to a position slightly above the center in the vertical direction of the display screen 70, the "super heat" panel and the "1 UP" panel are displayed in the inner area of the panel frame 75. It is illustrated that a plurality of panels are variably displayed for visual recognition. Further, FIG. 12 (F) exemplifies a state in which the "super heat" panel disappears and a part of the "1 UP" panel and a part of the "chance" panel that appears next are displayed. . Then, in FIG. 12 (G), a part of the "1 UP" panel and a part of the "chance" panel are still displayed because the fluctuation speed of the plurality of panels is extremely low. It is illustrated.

  When the continuation effect of this time ends in the first period, for example, the “chance” panel stops in the panel frame 75, and the panel frame 75 also ends the downward movement and stops on the display screen 70. (See FIG. 12H). Thus, when the "chance" panel and the panel frame 75 as the "reliability panel" are completely stopped, the present continuation effect is ended by one effect, and the left symbol and the right symbol (for example, four symbols) are common The pseudo stop causes reach to be established (see FIG. 12I), and normal reach (see FIG. 6D) is started (see FIGS. 6C and 6D). In this case, the effect of stopping the "chance" panel and the panel frame 75 functions as a notification effect of notifying that normal reach is performed.

  In addition, since the continuation production of this time is finished in the first period, the jackpot reliability of the continuation production is about 10%, and the "chance" panel is stopped at the end of the continuation production. Therefore, the jackpot reliability is relatively low. For this reason, in most cases, the loss notification effect is executed in the normal reach, or the loss notification effect is executed even if the normal reach is developed to another reach effect (for example, character reach: see FIG. 6E). There is a high possibility of doing.

  Further, although the case where the “chance” panel and the panel frame 75 stop after the end of the first period of presentation has been described here, the “super heat” panel and the panel frame 75 may stop after the end. In this case, since the continuous rendering ends in the first period, the jackpot reliability of the continuous rendering itself is relatively low at about 10%, but the "super hot" panel suggests that the jackpot reliability is relatively high. ing. For this reason, in most cases, the normal reach (see FIG. 6D) is eventually developed into the SP reach (see FIG. 6F) or the SPSP reach (see FIG. 6G), and the hit notification effect is produced. Or a loss notification effect is to be executed.

  In addition, at the end of the first period of rendering, the "super heat up" panel and the panel frame 75 may be completely stopped. In this case, since the continuous rendering ends in the first period, the jackpot reliability of the continuous rendering itself is relatively low at about 10%, but the "super hot" panel suggests that the jackpot reliability is 100%. ing. Therefore, the hit notification effect is executed in the normal reach (see FIG. 6D), the hit notification effect is executed in the character reach (see FIG. 6E) developed from the normal reach, and the SP reach is developed from the normal reach A hit indication effect is performed by (see FIG. 6F) or SPSP reach (see FIG. 6G).

  The "continuation panel" such as the "1 UP" panel or the "2 UP" panel is a panel that suggests that the continuation effect does not end in the current period but continues until the period after the next period, and the continuation effect is next If the panel frame 75 should be erased from the display screen 70 if it is continued even in the period of (1), these "continuation panels" do not stop in the inner area of the panel frame 75.

  Further, although the case where the plurality of panels variably displayed in the inner area of the panel frame 75 appearing during the rendering of the first period is four has been described here as an example, the number of the plurality of panels is two In some cases, in the case of three, it may be five or more. In addition, although the case where both of the "reliability panel" and the "continuation panel" are included in the plurality of panels has been described, the plurality of panels may be all "reliability panels". In addition, the plurality of panels may be all "continuing panels", and in this case, the presentation of the second period following the presentation of the first period is always performed.

  The panel frame 75 and the plurality of panels are displayed not only during the first period, but also during the second period, during the third period, and during the fourth period. Depending on which period the effect is in, the types of panels constituting the plurality of panels differ.

(About the panel displayed during the production of the second period)
In FIG. 11B, the "character A" panel, the "character B" panel, and the "character C" are displayed in the inner area of the panel frame 75 that appears during the second period (during the second production). Four types of panels, the "panel" and the "2 UP" panel, are illustrated, and the panels are displayed in the order indicated by the arrows in FIG. Here, the “2 UP” panel is a “continuation panel” which suggests that the ongoing effect on the run is continued until the period two after the current period, and this is displayed during the production of the second period. When the moving speed of the panel frame 75 rises from the state where the “2 UP” panel is about to stop at the center of the panel frame 75 and the panel frame 75 is erased, the effect of the third period follows the effect of the second period After, the fourth period of presentation is to be performed.

  On the other hand, the "character A" panel, the "character B" panel, and the "character C" panel are panels corresponding to the "reach panel". If the "character A" panel and the panel frame 75 stop during the effect of the second period, the continuation effect (see FIG. 6C) ends in the second period without continuing until the third period (continuation (continuation) The presentation ends with the second presentation), and it directly develops into the character A reach (see FIG. 6E) without passing through the normal reach (see FIG. 6D). In addition, if the "character B" panel and the panel frame 75 stop during the effect of the second period, the continuation effect does not continue until the third period and ends with the second period, and the character does not pass through the normal reach. It will develop directly into B reach (see FIG. 6 (E)). In addition, when “Chara C” panel and panel frame 75 are stopped during the second period, the continuation effect does not continue until the third period and ends in the second period, and the character does not pass through the normal reach. It will develop directly into C reach (see FIG. 6 (E)).

  In addition, the effect display in which the "reach panel" of any of the "character A" panel, the "character B" panel, and the "character C" panel is about to stop, and the panel frame 75 that has been decelerating accelerates the display screen When the effect display to be deleted from 70 is performed, that is, when it is not notified that one of the character reach is performed, the continuous effect is continued even in the next period (here, in the second period) The presentation will continue in the subsequent third period.

  In addition, although the case where the "2UP" panel is contained in the some panel by which fluctuation display is carried out during production of the 2nd period is illustrated by FIG. 11 (B), it replaces with a "2UP" panel, and the said It may include a "1 UP" panel. Also, multiple panels include both "1UP" and "2UP" panels, two or more "1UP" panels, and two or more "2UP" panels. As the number of “continuation panels” included in the plurality of panels is larger, the continuation effect does not end in the current period (here, the second period), and the next period (here, the second period) It is likely to be continued even in period 3).

  Moreover, although the case where three "reach panels" are contained in the some panel by which fluctuation display is carried out during production of the 2nd period is illustrated by Drawing 11 (B), it is included in a plurality of panels The "reach panel" may be two or less or four or more.

(About the panel displayed during the production of the third period)
In FIG. 11C, the "first SP" panel, the "second SP" panel, and the "third SP" are displayed in the inner area of the panel frame 75 that appears during the third period of rendering (during the third rendering). Four types of panels, the "panel" and the "1 UP" panel, are illustrated, and the panels are displayed in the order indicated by the arrows in FIG. Here, the "1 UP" panel is a panel similar to the "1 UP" panel displayed during the rendering of the first period, and the "1 UP" panel is stopped at the center of the panel frame 75 during the rendering of the third period. When the moving speed of the panel frame 75 is increased from the state where the panel frame 75 is about to rise and the panel frame 75 is erased, the fourth period of production following the third period of production is executed, that is, the continuous presentation being performed is It will be continued in the fourth period.

  In addition, since the fourth period is the upper limit in the continuous effect of the present embodiment, the plurality of panels variably displayed during the effect of the third period do not include the “2 UP” panel.

  The “first SP” panel, the “second SP” panel, and the “third SP” panel are panels corresponding to the “reach panel”. When the "first SP" panel and the panel frame 75 are completely stopped during the rendering in the third period, the continuous rendering (see FIG. 6C) ends in the third period without continuing until the fourth period (continuing (continuing) Directed to the first SP reach (see FIG. 6 (F)) without going through the normal reach (see FIG. 6 (D)) or character reach (see FIG. 6 (E)). It will be developed. In addition, if the “second SP” panel and panel frame 75 are completely stopped during the rendering in the third period, the continuous rendering ends in the third period without continuing until the fourth period, and via normal reach or character reach It will develop directly to the second SP reach (see FIG. 6F). In addition, if the “3rd SP” panel and panel frame 75 are completely stopped during the production in the third period, the continuous rendering ends in the third period without continuing until the fourth period, and via normal reach or character reach It will develop directly to the 3rd SP reach (refer to figure 6 (F)).

  In addition, an effect display in which the "reach panel" of any of the "first SP" panel, the "second SP" panel, and the "third SP" panel is about to stop, and the panel frame 75 that was decelerating accelerates the display screen When the effect display to be deleted from 70 is performed, the continuous effect is continued in the next period (here, the effect is continued in the fourth period following the third period).

  In addition, although the case where the "1UP" panel is contained in the some panel by which fluctuation display is carried out during production of the 3rd period is illustrated in Drawing 11 (C), two or more In some cases, the “1 UP” panel may be included, and as the number of “continuation panels” included in the plurality of panels is larger, the continuation effect is not completed in the current period (here, the third period), and the next The period (here, the fourth period) is likely to be continued.

  Moreover, although the case where three "reach panels" are contained in the several panels fluctuated-displayed during production of the 3rd period is illustrated by FIG. 11C, it is included in the several panels. The "reach panel" may be two or less or four or more.

(About the panel displayed during the production of the fourth period)
In FIG. 11D, the "first SPSP" panel, the "second SPSP" panel, and the "third SPSP" are displayed in the inner area of the panel frame 75 that appears during the fourth period (during fourth operation). The four types of panels of the panel and the "full rotation" panel are illustrated, and the panels are displayed in the order indicated by the arrows in FIG. Here, the “full rotation” panel is a panel for notifying that the full rotation effect described above is executed, and when the “full rotation” panel and the panel frame 75 stop during the fourth period, Continuous presentation ends in the 4th period, and it will develop to full turn presentation.

  In addition, since the fourth period is the upper limit in the continuous effect of the present embodiment, the "continuing panels" such as "1 UP" and "2 UP" panels are included in the plurality of panels that are variably displayed during the fourth period. There is nothing to be done.

  The “first SPSP” panel, the “second SPSP” panel, and the “third SPSP” panel are panels corresponding to the “reach panel”. If the "first SPSP" panel and the panel frame 75 are completely stopped during the fourth period, the continuation effect (see FIG. 6C) ends in the fourth period (the continuation effect ends at the fourth effect) ), And the first SPSP reach (see FIG. 6 (G)) is directly developed without going through the normal reach (see FIG. 6 (D)) or the character reach (see FIG. 6 (E)). In addition, when the “second SPSP” panel and the panel frame 75 are completely stopped during the effect of the fourth period, the continuous effect is finished in the fourth period, and the second SPSP reach is performed without passing through the normal reach or the character reach (FIG. 6) (See (G)). In addition, when the “3rd SPSP” panel and the panel frame 75 are completely stopped during the 4th period, the continuation effect ends in the 4th period, and the 3rd SPSP reach is not performed via the normal reach or the character reach (FIG. 6) (See (G)).

  In the continuous effect of the present embodiment, since the fourth period is the upper limit, when the continuous effect continues until the fourth period, the “first SPSP” panel, the “second SPSP” panel, the “third SPSP” panel, There is no effect display in which any panel in the “full rotation” panel is about to stop, and no effect display in which the panel frame 75 that has been decelerating accelerates and disappears from the display screen 70. This one of the panels and the panel frame 75 always stop.

  Moreover, although the case where three "reach panels" are contained in the some panel by which fluctuation display is carried out during production of the 4th period is illustrated by Drawing 11 (D), it is included in a plurality of panels. The "reach panel" may be two or less or four or more. If the number of "reach panels" included in the plurality of panels is two or less, the plurality of panels include the "reliability panel".

(A specific example of continuous effect ending in the fourth period)
Next, with reference to FIG. 13 to FIG. 15, a specific example of the continuous effect which ends in the fourth period (four effects are executed) will be described. FIG. 13A illustrates the state immediately after the variable display of the first special symbol and the effect symbol corresponding to the icon shifted from the reserved icon display area 71 to the icon display area 72 is started. At the start of the variable display of the first special symbol and the effect symbol, the fluctuation effect pattern (and the notice effect pattern) that is developed directly to the first SPSP reach is set after executing the continuous effect which continues continuously until the fourth period of the upper limit. If it does, the following effect display is performed.

  That is, when a predetermined time (for example, 3 seconds) elapses from the start of the variable display of the first special symbol and the effect symbol this time, the display region of the effect symbol is the same as described above based on FIG. Is changed to the upper right area of the display screen 70, and the character "Chapter 1" is displayed in the center of the display screen 70 for a predetermined time, which suggests that the effect of the first period (the first effect) is started. (See FIG. 13 (B)). Thereafter, the moving image relating to the effect of the first period is reproduced.

  Next, at the end of the first period of presentation, the panel frame 75 appears in the upper region of the display screen 70 as described above with reference to FIG. 12D (see FIG. 13C). The panel frame 75 moves downward while decelerating toward the center in the vertical direction of the display screen 70. In FIG. 13D, when the panel frame 75 moves to a position slightly above the center in the vertical direction of the display screen 70, the "super heat" panel and the "1 UP" panel are displayed in the inner area of the panel frame 75. It is illustrated that a plurality of panels are variably displayed for visual recognition. Further, FIG. 13E exemplifies a state in which a part of the "super heat" panel and the "1 UP" panel appearing next are displayed. Further, FIG. 13F exemplifies a state in which the fluctuation speed of the plurality of panels is extremely low, and the “1 UP” panel is about to be stopped at the center of the inner area of the panel frame 75.

  Here, since the continuation effect of this time is set to be continued until the fourth period, the fluctuation speed of a plurality of panels including the “1 UP” panel increases, and the moving speed approaches “0” without limit. The downward moving speed of the panel frame 75 is increased, and an effect display is performed which disappears below the display screen 70 (see FIGS. 13F and 13G).

  When the panel frame 75 displayed during the first period of production is erased, the character of “Chapter 2” is suggested on the display screen 70 indicating that the second period of presentation (the second presentation) is started. It is displayed in the central portion for a predetermined time (see FIG. 13H), and then the moving image relating to the effect of the second period is reproduced.

  Next, at the end of the second period, the panel frame 75 appears in the upper region of the display screen 70 (see FIG. 13I). The panel frame 75 moves downward while decelerating toward the center in the vertical direction of the display screen 70. In FIG. 14A, when the panel frame 75 moves to a position slightly above the center in the vertical direction of the display screen 70, a part of the "Chara C" panel and "2 UP" A plurality of panels are variably displayed so that a part of the panels can be visually recognized. Further, FIG. 14B exemplifies how a plurality of panels are variably displayed so that a part of the “Chara C” panel and the “2 UP” panel can be visually recognized. FIG. 14C exemplifies a state in which the fluctuation speed of the plurality of panels is extremely low, and the “2UP” panel is about to be stopped at the center of the inner area of the panel frame 75.

  Here, since the continuation effect of this time is set to be continued to the fourth period, the fluctuation speed of a plurality of panels including the “2 UP” panel increases, and the moving speed approaches “0” without limit. The downward moving speed of the panel frame 75 is increased, and an effect display which disappears below the display screen 70 is performed (refer to FIGS. 14C and 14D).

  When the panel frame 75 displayed during the second period of production is erased, the character of "Chapter 3" suggests that the third period of presentation (third presentation) is started on the display screen 70. It is displayed in the central portion for a predetermined time (see FIG. 14E), and thereafter, the moving image relating to the effect of the third period is reproduced.

  Next, at the end of the third period, the panel frame 75 appears in the upper area of the display screen 70 (see FIG. 14F). The panel frame 75 moves downward while decelerating toward the center in the vertical direction of the display screen 70. In FIGS. 14G and 14H, when the panel frame 75 moves to a position slightly above the center of the display screen 70 in the vertical direction, one of the “third SP” panels is displayed in the inner area of the panel frame 75. It is illustrated that a plurality of panels are variably displayed so that a part and a part of the "1 UP" panel can be visually recognized. Further, FIG. 14I exemplifies a state in which the fluctuation speed of the plurality of panels is extremely low, and the “1 UP” panel is about to be stopped at the center of the inner area of the panel frame 75.

  Here, since the continuation effect of this time is set to be continued until the fourth period, the fluctuation speed of a plurality of panels including the “1 UP” panel increases, and the moving speed approaches “0” without limit. The downward moving speed of the panel frame 75 is increased, and an effect display which disappears below the display screen 70 is performed (see FIG. 14 (I) and FIG. 15 (A)).

  When the panel frame 75 displayed during the third period effect is erased, the character of "Chapter 4" is suggested on the display screen 70, which suggests that the fourth period effect (the fourth effect) is started. It is displayed in the central portion for a predetermined time (see FIG. 15B), and thereafter, the moving image relating to the effect of the fourth period is reproduced.

  Next, at the end of the fourth period, the panel frame 75 appears in the upper area of the display screen 70 (see FIG. 15C). The panel frame 75 moves downward while decelerating toward the center in the vertical direction of the display screen 70. In FIG. 15D, when the panel frame 75 moves to a position slightly higher than the center in the vertical direction of the display screen 70, a part of the "third SPSP" panel and "all It is illustrated that a plurality of panels are variably displayed so that a part of the "rotation" panel can be visually recognized. Further, in FIG. 15E, when the panel frame 75 moves to a position slightly above the center in the vertical direction of the display screen 70, a part of the "full rotation" panel is displayed in the inner area of the panel frame 75. In addition, it is illustrated that a plurality of panels are variably displayed so that a part of the “first SPSP” panel that has appeared next can be visually recognized.

  Here, since the continuation effect of this time has reached the fourth period of the upper limit, the “first SPSP” panel is fully stopped within the panel frame 75, and the panel frame 75 also ends moving downward and is displayed The main stop is performed on the screen 70 (see FIG. 15F). Thus, when the "first SPSP" panel and panel frame 75 as the "reach panel" are fully stopped, the present continuation effect is ended, and the common left symbol and right symbol (for example, 5 symbols) are virtually stopped and reach Is established (see FIG. 15 (G)). Then, the left symbol (here, the left five symbols) rotates one turn clockwise, and then moves to the upper left region of the display screen 70, and the right symbol (here, the right five symbols) rotates one turn clockwise. The development effect of moving to the upper right region of the display screen 70 is performed (see FIG. 15H). Thereby, a wide display area for performing effect display relating to the first SPSP reach is secured, and the first SPSP reach effect image is displayed (see FIG. 15I).

  Although not shown in FIG. 15, when the final stage of the first SPSP reach is reached, the same first effect button operation promotion effect as described above is performed based on FIG. When the first effect button 35 is operated, the same cut-in as shown in FIG. 8G occurs. Then, at the end of the first SPSP reach, the second effect button operation promoting effect similar to that described above based on FIG. 8H is performed, and when the second effect button 36 is operated during the effective period, A hit notification effect or a loss notification effect is executed.

(Feature of continuous production)
In the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, there may be a case where continuous effects that can be continued over a plurality of periods (in this embodiment, up to four periods from the first period to the fourth period) may be executed. When rendering in any period of rendering is being performed, it is possible to execute notification rendering to notify that a predetermined rendering is to be performed. For example, in order to notify that the character A reach (see FIG. 6E) is executed, the "character A" panel (see FIG. 11B) is displayed on the display screen 70 during the rendering of the second period. It is possible to execute notification effect to stop. Further, for example, in order to notify that the third SP reach (see FIG. 6F) is to be executed, the “third SP” panel (see FIG. 11C) is displayed on the display screen 70 during the rendering of the third period. It is possible to execute a notice effect to cause the main stop. Also, for example, in order to notify that the second SPSP reach (see FIG. 6G) is executed, the “second SPSP” panel (see FIG. 11D) is displayed on the display screen 70 during the presentation of the fourth period. It is possible to execute a notice effect to cause the main stop.

  And, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the notification effect for stopping these panels in real is executed, the ongoing effect in progress is ended in this period without being continued until the next period, If these notification effects are not executed, specifically, if the panel frame 75 is erased from the display screen 70 without stopping the panel, the continuous effect being executed is continued for the next period (next time). ) Will continue. Therefore, the player can recognize whether or not the continuation effect is continued in the next period based on the presence or absence of the main stop of the panel, and the continuation effect is continued in the next period. It is possible to execute a highly entertaining effect capable of making it possible to expect that the panel will not stop for the player who expects the player.

  Further, as is clear from the description of FIG. 10, in the continuation effect of the present embodiment, the one in which the continuation effect in progress is continued even in the next period is larger than the case in which the current period ends. Is easy to execute (that is, hit notification effect is easy to be performed). Therefore, by continuing the continuation effect even in the next period, it is possible to improve the player's expectation for the jackpot game to be executed, and as a result, it is possible to obtain a high effect effect. .

  Further, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, for example, a “character A” panel (see FIG. 11B) for notifying that the character A reach (see FIG. 6E) is executed as the notification effect. Effects that cause the main stop effect and the "first SP" panel (see FIG. 11C) that notifies that the first SP reach (see FIG. 6F) is to be performed are main stop, and the first SPSP reach (see FIG. It is possible to execute an effect or the like for stopping the “first SPSP” panel (see FIG. 11D) for notifying that 6 (G) is to be executed. And, when the notification effect for stopping the "first SPSP" panel is executed, the big hit game is more easily executed than when the notification effect for stopping the "first SP" panel is performed. There is. Moreover, the feature that the jackpot game is more easily executed when the notification effect for stopping the "first SP" panel is executed is performed than when the notification effect for stopping the "character A" panel is performed. There is.

  Therefore, even when the continuation effect ends in the current period, for example, by executing the notification effect to stop the "first SP" panel, the player's sense of expectation for the jackpot game being executed is improved. It is possible to effectively suppress the decrease in interest when the continuous rendition does not continue until the next period.

(Modified example of continuous presentation)
In addition, you may employ | adopt the following structures regarding the continuation presentation of this embodiment.
That is, in the present embodiment, a reach panel for notifying execution of character reach and a reach panel for notifying execution of SP reach to a plurality of panels (see FIG. 11A) that are variably displayed during presentation in the first period. Describe the case where the reach panel notifying the execution of SPSP reach is not included. On the other hand, in another embodiment, these reach panels may be included in the plurality of panels that are variably displayed during the rendering of the first period.

  In the present embodiment, the normal reach is achieved when the reliability panels (see FIG. 11A) such as the “chance” panel, the “super heat” panel, and the “super heat” panel stop during the production of the first period. Although the case of development will be described, in another embodiment, for example, when the reliability panel of high reliability such as the "super heat" panel or the "super heat up" panel is stopped, it does not go through the normal reach. A configuration may be adopted which directly develops into SP reach and SPSP reach. That is, the development destination reach when the reliability degree panel is stopped may be a reach effect different from the normal reach.

  Further, in the present embodiment, a plurality of panels that are variably displayed during the first period of production include “reliability panels”, and a plurality of panels that are variably displayed during the second and subsequent periods. Although the case where the “reliability panel” is not included (see FIGS. 11A and 11B) will be described as an example, in another embodiment, a plurality of items displayed in a variable manner during the second and subsequent periods are displayed. The panel may include a "reliability panel". For example, when the "super heat" panel is included in a plurality of panels displayed fluctuatingly during the second period, and the "hot heat" panel is stopped, the character A does not pass through the normal reach. It is mentioned as an example to adopt the composition of developing directly to reach effect of any of reach to character C reach.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, a plurality of panels that are variably displayed during the second period of production does not include a “reach panel” that notifies that a reach effect different from the character reach will be performed (see FIG. 11 (B)) will be described as an example, but in another embodiment, SP reach (for example, first SP reach) is performed on a plurality of panels that are variably displayed during the rendering of the second period. It includes a "reach panel" (for example, "first SP" panel) to notify and a "reach panel" (for example, "third SPSP" panel) for notifying that SPSP reach (for example, third SPSP reach) is to be executed. It may be

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, a plurality of panels that are variably displayed during the third period of rendering does not include the “reach panel” that notifies that the reach rendering different from the SP reach will be performed (see FIG. 11 (C)) will be described as an example, but in another embodiment, it is assumed that a character reach (for example, a character B reach) is executed for a plurality of panels variably displayed during the rendering of the third period. "Reach panel" (for example, "character B" panel) to notify and "reach panel" (for example, "second SPSP" panel) for notifying that SPSP reach (for example, second SPSP reach) is to be performed are included. It may be

  Further, in the present embodiment, a plurality of panels variably displayed during the fourth period of production does not include the “reach panel” for notifying that the reach production different from SPSP reach will be performed (see FIG. 11 (D)) will be described as an example, but in another embodiment, it is assumed that a character reach (for example, a character C reach) is executed for a plurality of panels which are variably displayed during the presentation of the fourth period. It includes "reach panel" (for example, "character C" panel) to notify and "reach panel" (for example, "first SP" panel) for notifying that SP reach (for example, first SP reach) is executed. It may be

  In another embodiment, a notice effect (for example, a notice of anticipating that there is a possibility of a big hit on a plurality of panels variably displayed during the effect of at least one of the first to fourth periods) (for example, Group notice: A “notice panel” may be included to notify execution of FIG. 8 (D). For example, when a plurality of panels variably displayed during rendering in the first period include a notice panel for notifying execution of group notice, and when the notice panel is stopped during presentation in the first period, It is conceivable to perform effect control such that the continuous effect being executed is ended in the first period, and group notice is generated immediately after the reach is established. Here, although the case where the advance notice effect is a group notice has been described as an example, the advance notice effect may be another advance notice effect such as a gold cut-in or an output of a voice of "super heat!".

  Further, in the present embodiment, as the continuation effect continues in the next period, that is, as the execution time of the continuation effect is longer, a case where the jackpot reliability of the continuation effect is higher will be described as an example. Then, for example, the jackpot reliability of the continuous effect finally continuing until the fourth period is the highest, and the jackpot reliability of the continuous effect ending at the first period is the second highest, and ends at the second period or the third period You may employ | adopt the structure that the big hit reliability of continuation presentation is lower than these continuation presentation. In addition, for example, the jackpot reliability of the continuation effect finally ending in the second period is the highest, and the jackpot reliability of the continuation effect ending in the fourth period is the second highest, the first period or the third period You may employ | adopt the structure that the big hit reliability of the continuation presentation complete | finished by is lower than these continuation presentation.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the case where the final period is the fourth period will be described as an example, but the final period is not limited to the fourth period if it is a period after the second period, and the third period or the fifth period or later It may be a period of In addition, for convenience of explanation, although the case has been described where the plurality of panels are variably displayed during presentation in each period, the number of panels is not limited to this, for example, In some cases, two panels may be displayed variably, or six panels may be displayed variably. In such a case, a plurality of the same panel may be included in the plurality of panels.

  Hereinafter, the RAM configuration of the main control board 80 for realizing the effects described based on the drawings of FIGS. 6 to 15 and the process performed on each control board will be described.

[Configuration Example of Main RAM 83]
FIG. 16 is an explanatory diagram for describing storage areas of the main RAM 83 and information stored in each storage area. As illustrated in FIG. 16A, the main RAM 83 stores a determination storage area 830 as a storage area for storing acquired information and the like acquired when the game ball is won in the first starting opening 21. The first reserved storage area 831, the special view 1 second storage area 832, the special view 1 third storage area 833, and the special view 1 fourth storage area 834 are provided. Further, the main RAM 83 stores the determination storage area 830, the special view 2 and the first storage area 835 as storage areas for storing acquired information obtained when the game ball is won in the second starting opening 22. A special view 2 · second reserved storage area 836, a special view 2 · third reserved storage area 837, and a special figure 2 · fourth reserved storage area 838 are provided.

  The storage area for determination 830 is a storage area for storing various information used for the special symbol determination when the special symbol determination is actually executed. Special figure 1 · first reserve storage area 831-special figure 1 · fourth reserve storage area 834 is a storage area in which various information related to the first special symbol determination is stored, and special figure 2 · first reserve storage area The 835 to special image 2 · fourth suspension storage area 838 is a storage area in which various information related to the second special symbol determination is stored. And, when both the first special symbol determination and the second special symbol determination are suspended, the second special symbol determination is prioritized over the first special symbol determination. For this reason, when the second special symbol determination is suspended when executing the suspended special symbol determination, the determination storage area 830 is stored in the special view 2 · first suspension storage area 835. When various information is shifted and only the first special symbol determination is suspended, various information stored in the special view 1st first storage area 831 is shifted.

  As illustrated in FIG. 16B, the pending storage areas 831 to 838 are areas for storing information for suspending the right of the special symbol determination, and the jackpot random numbers obtained by the main CPU 81, respectively. An area for storing symbol random numbers, an area for storing symbol random numbers, an area for storing reach random numbers, an area for storing variation pattern random numbers, an area for storing prior determination information which is information indicating a prior determination result, and the like.

  Here, the jackpot random number, the symbol random number, the reach random number, and the variation pattern random number are as described above. The prior determination information is information obtained by prior determination processing (see FIG. 19) described later based on the jackpot random number, the symbol random number, the reach random number, and the variation pattern random number. The prior determination information is, specifically, winning start opening information, information indicating whether the determination result of the special symbol determination is a big hit, information indicating what kind of the big hit if it is a big hit, The information includes the information indicating the variation pattern of the special symbol, the information indicating the gaming state of the gaming machine 1, and the like. Here, the winning start port information is obtained with the jackpot random number, the symbol random number, the reach random number, and the variation pattern random number stored in the same pending storage area triggered by the game ball winning in the first starting port 21. It is information indicating whether the game ball has been acquired upon winning of the second starting opening 22. The prior determination information including these pieces of information is stored in the same pending storage area as the jackpot random number, the symbol random number, the reach random number, and the variation pattern random number used in the prior determination process.

  In the gaming machine 1, each time the gaming ball wins the first starting opening 21, the five pieces of information described based on FIG. The first reserved storage area 831 is stored in one of the special figure 1 and the fourth reserved storage area 834. In addition, every time the game ball wins in the second starting opening 22, the above five information, in order from the special view 2 · first reserve storage area 835, the special view 2 · first reserve storage area 835 ~ special figure 2 · · · It is stored in any of the fourth pending storage areas 838.

  For example, in a state where information is stored in the determination storage area 830 and information is not stored in any of the special view 1 · first reserve storage area 831 to the special figure 1 · fourth reserve storage area 834, When the game ball is won in the starting opening 21, five pieces of information relating to the first special symbol determination newly acquired according to the winning are stored in the special view 1 · first reserved storage area 831. In addition, for example, in the first start port 21 in a state where five pieces of information are stored in each of the determination storage area 830, the special view 1 · first reserve storage area 831, and the special view 1 · second reserve storage area 832 When the gaming ball wins, five pieces of information relating to the first special symbol determination newly acquired in accordance with the winning are stored in the special view 1 · third suspension storage area 833.

  In addition, when the information stored in the special figure 1 · first reserve storage area 831 is shifted to the determination storage area 830 when executing the first special symbol determination, the special figure 1 · second reserve storage area 832 or later The information stored in the pending storage area related to the first special symbol determination is shifted to the side of the special view 1st pending storage area 831. For example, the information stored in the special view 1 · first reserve storage area 831 in a state where the information is stored in each of the special view 1 · first reserve storage area 831 ~ special figure 1 · third reserve storage area 833 When shifted to the determination storage area 830, the information stored in the special view 1 second reserve storage area 832 is shifted to the special view 1 first reserve storage area 831, and the special view 1 third reserve storage The information stored in the area 833 is shifted to the special view / second reserved storage area 832.

  Such shift processing of information is similarly performed also in the special figure 2 first reserved storage area 835 to the special figure 2 fourth reserved storage area 838 in which the information related to the second special symbol determination is stored. In the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, when both the first special symbol determination and the second special symbol determination are suspended, that is, the special view 1 · first reserve storage area 831 and the special view 2 · first reserve When information is stored in both of the storage areas 835, prior to the shift processing for the special figure 1 · first reserved storage area 831-special figure 1 · fourth reserved storage area 834 The shift process targeting the 1 reserved storage area 835 to the special figure 2 / the 4 th reserved storage area 838 is performed with priority.

  By the way, even if the game ball is won in the first starting opening 21 or the second starting opening 22 and various random numbers are acquired during the variable display of the special symbol or the big hit game, the variable display of the special symbol judgment or the special symbol It can not be done immediately. Therefore, when various random numbers are acquired under such circumstances, the main CPU 81 holds the acquired various random numbers etc. as information for deferring the right of special symbol determination as described above. It is supposed that the data is stored in any of 838 to 838. On the other hand, when the special symbol is not displayed in a variable manner, the special symbol determination is not suspended, and is not even in the jackpot game, the main CPU 81 selects various random numbers etc. It is directly stored in the determination storage area 830.

[Interrupt process by main control board 80]
Next, the interrupt processing performed in the main control board 80 will be described with reference to FIG. Here, FIG. 17 is a flowchart illustrating an interrupt process performed in the main control board 80. The main control board 80 repeatedly executes the series of processes illustrated in FIG. 17 every predetermined time (for example, 4 milliseconds) in the normal operation except for special cases such as power on and power off. . The processing of the main control board 80 described based on the flowcharts of FIG. 17 and thereafter is performed according to an instruction issued by the main CPU 81 based on a program stored in the main ROM 82.

  First, the main CPU 81 executes random number update processing for updating various random numbers of the jackpot random number, the symbol random number, the reach random number, the variation pattern random number, and the normal symbol random number (step S1). The jackpot random number, the symbol random number, the reach random number, the variation pattern random number, and the normal symbol random number are incremented by “1” each time the process of step S1 is performed. A loop counter is used as a counter that performs the process of step S1, and each random number is returned to "0" and updated after reaching a preset maximum value.

  Subsequent to the process of step S1, the main CPU 81 acquires various random numbers in response to detection signals from the first start opening sensor 211, the second start opening sensor 221, and the gate sensor 251 being input. Sensor detection processing including processing is executed (step S2). The sensor detection process will be described in detail later based on FIG.

  Subsequent to the process of step S2, the main CPU 81 executes special symbol determination, and after displaying the special symbol on the first special symbol display 41 or the second special symbol display 42 in a fluctuating manner, the determination result of the special symbol determination The special symbol process including the process of stopping and displaying the special symbol indicating the symbol etc. is executed (step S3). The special symbol processing will be described later in detail based on FIG.

  Subsequent to the processing of step S3, the main CPU 81 executes the normal symbol determination, and after performing the normal symbol display on the normal symbol display 43 so as to variably display the normal symbol including the processing to stop and display the normal symbol indicating the result of the normal symbol determination Normal symbol processing is executed (step S4).

  Subsequent to the process of step S4, when the main CPU 81 determines that the second start opening 22 is to be opened as a result of the normal symbol determination, it controls the second start opening solenoid 222 that operates the open / close member 23 The second start opening / closing control process of opening / closing the second start opening 22 is executed (step S5).

  Subsequent to the process of step S5, when the main CPU 81 determines that the "big hit" is determined in the big hit determination process executed in the special symbol process of step S3, the first big winning opening solenoid 262 (or the second big winning game) A special winning opening / closing control process is executed to control the mouth solenoid 282) and open / close the first special winning opening 26 (or the second large winning opening 28) (step S6).

  Subsequent to the process of step S6, the main CPU 81 executes a prize ball process for controlling the payout of the prize balls according to the winning of the game balls (step S7).

  Subsequent to the process of step S7, the main CPU 81 transmits to the sub control board 90 the information necessary for determining various commands and effects set (stored) in the main RAM 83 in the process steps prior to step S7. The process is executed (step S8).

[Sensor detection processing by main control board 80]
FIG. 18 is a detailed flowchart of the sensor detection process in step S2 of FIG. As exemplified in FIG. 18, the main CPU 81 causes the gate sensor 251 to pass the gaming ball to the gate 25 based on the presence / absence of the input of the detection signal from the gate sensor 251 following the random number update process of step S1. It is determined whether or not it has been detected (step S201). Here, when it is determined that the gate sensor 251 detects passage of the game ball to the gate 25 (step S201: YES), the number F of normal symbol determination stored in the main RAM 83 is a preset ordinary number. It is determined whether it is less than the maximum holding number Fmax ("4" in this embodiment) of symbol determination (step S202).

  When the main CPU 81 determines that the pending count F is less than “4” (step S 202: YES), the main CPU 81 updates the pending count F to a value obtained by adding “1” (step S 203). The value of the timing at which the passage of the gaming ball to the gate 25 is detected is acquired for the normal symbol random number updated every time it is performed, and is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 83 (step S204).

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 81 executes the process of step S204, and determines that the gate sensor 251 does not detect passage of the game ball to the gate 25 (step S201: NO), the number of reservations F is less than "4". If it is determined that the second starting opening sensor 221 determines that the game ball is not winning the second starting opening 22 based on the presence or absence of the detection signal input from the second starting opening sensor 221 (step S202: NO) It is determined whether or not it has been (step S206). Here, when it is determined that the second starting opening sensor 221 detects that the game ball has won the second starting opening 22 (step S206: YES), the number T2 of holdings of the second special symbol determination stored in the main RAM 83 It is determined whether it is less than the maximum holding number T2max ("4" in this embodiment) of the second special symbol determination set in advance (step S207).

  When the main CPU 81 determines that the pending count T2 is less than “4” (step S207: YES), the main CPU 81 updates the pending count T2 to a value obtained by adding “1” (step S208). With respect to the jackpot random number, the symbol random number, the reach random number, and the variation pattern random number which are updated each time, the value of the timing at which the winning of the game ball to the second starting opening 22 is detected is acquired (step S209).

  As described above, various random numbers relating to the second special symbol determination are made according to the establishment of the acquisition condition that the winning of the gaming ball to the second starting opening 22 is detected in the state where the number of reservations T2 is less than the maximum number of reservations T2max. It is acquired. In addition, when various random numbers are acquired in a situation where it is possible to immediately execute the second special symbol determination and the variable display of the second special symbol, these random numbers are directly stored in the determination storage area 830 and can not be executed immediately When various random numbers are acquired in the situation, these random numbers are stored in one of the special figure 2 first reserved storage area 835 to the special figure 2 special reserve 2 and the fourth reserved storage area 838.

  When the main CPU 81 executes the process of step S209, the main CPU 81 determines whether the current state is the high base state (step S210). In the main RAM 83, a time saving game flag is stored. At this time, the short game flag is set to "OFF" when controlling the operation of the opening / closing member 23 so that the game ball is in a low base state in which the game ball is difficult to win in the second start opening 22. Is a flag set to “ON” when controlling the operation of the opening / closing member 23 so as to be in a high base state where it is easy to win a prize. In step S210, the main CPU 81 determines whether or not the current state is the high base state based on whether or not the short game flag is set to “ON”.

  If the main CPU 81 determines that the current state is the high base state (step S210: YES), that is, if the time saving game flag is set to "ON", the prior determination related to the suspension of the second special symbol determination A process is performed (step S211). Specifically, a jackpot determination process (see FIG. 21) and a variation pattern selection process (see FIG. 22) which will be described later are executed based on various random numbers acquired in response to the game ball winning in the second starting opening 22. Prior to being made, based on the various random numbers obtained in the process of step S209, it is determined in advance whether or not it will be a big hit, and variation of the second special symbol when the second special symbol determination is executed Pre-determination processing is performed to determine in advance which variation pattern is selected as the pattern. The prior determination information that is the result of the prior determination process is stored in the same pending storage area as the jackpot random number or the like used in the prior determination process is stored.

  It should be noted that if the game ball is won in the second starting opening 22 with the number of pending T2 of the second special symbol determination being "0", neither in the big hit game nor in the variable display of the special symbol, according to that prize The various random numbers obtained are stored directly in the storage area for determination 830, and the second special symbol determination based on these random numbers is immediately executed. In this case, since the second special symbol determination is not held, the prior determination process according to the second special symbol determination is not performed. Such prior determination processing will be described in detail later based on FIG.

  When the main CPU 81 executes the process of step S211 or determines that it is not in the high base state (step S210: NO), the main CPU 81 sets a hold command relating to the second special symbol determination in the main RAM 83 (step S212). The hold command is a command for notifying that the second special symbol determination is held, and is transmitted to the sub control board 90 by the transmission process of step S8. When the process of step S212 is performed without performing the predetermination process of step S211, a hold command not including the predetermination information is transmitted to the sub control board 90. On the other hand, when the process of step S212 is performed after the predetermination process of step S211, the hold command including the predetermination information is transmitted to the sub control board 90.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 81 executes the process of step S212 and determines that the second starting opening sensor 221 does not detect the winning of the gaming ball to the second starting opening 22 (step S206: NO), the second When it is determined that the number of reserved special symbol determination T2 is not less than 4 (step S207: NO), the first starting opening sensor 211 detects the presence of the detection signal input from the first starting opening sensor 211. It is determined whether or not the winning of the game ball to the first starting opening 21 has been detected (step S214). Here, when it is determined that the first starting opening sensor 211 detects the winning of the gaming ball for the first starting opening 21 (step S214: YES), the number T1 of holdings of the first special symbol determination stored in the main RAM 83 It is determined whether it is less than the maximum holding number T1max ("4" in this embodiment) of the first special symbol determination set in advance (step S215).

  When the main CPU 81 determines that the pending count T1 is less than “4” (step S215: YES), the main CPU 81 updates the pending count T1 to a value obtained by adding “1” (step S216). With respect to the jackpot random number, the symbol random number, the reach random number, and the variation pattern random number which are updated each time, the value of the timing at which the winning of the gaming ball to the first starting port 21 is detected is acquired (step S217).

  As described above, various random numbers relating to the first special symbol determination are made according to the establishment of the acquisition condition that the winning of the gaming ball to the first starting opening 21 is detected in the state where the number of reservations T1 is less than the maximum number of reservations T1max. It is acquired. In addition, when various random numbers are acquired in a situation where the first special symbol determination and the variable display of the first special symbol can be executed immediately, these random numbers are directly stored in the determination storage area 830 and can not be executed immediately When various random numbers are acquired in the situation, these random numbers are stored in any one of the special figure 1 first reserved storage area 831 to the special figure 1 fourth reserved storage area 834.

  When the main CPU 81 executes the process of step S217, the main CPU 81 determines whether the current state is the high base state as in the process of step S210 (step S218). Here, if it is determined that the current state is not the high base state (step S218: NO), that is, if the time saving game flag is set to "OFF", the prior determination processing pertaining to the suspension of the first special symbol determination Is executed (step S219). Specifically, on the basis of various random numbers acquired in response to the game ball having won the first starting opening 21, a jackpot determination process (see FIG. 21) and a variation pattern selection process (see FIG. 22) described later are executed. Prior to being made, based on the various random numbers acquired in the process of step S217, it is determined in advance whether or not it will be a big hit, and the variation of the first special symbol when the first special symbol determination is executed Pre-determination processing is performed to determine in advance which variation pattern is selected as the pattern. The prior determination information that is the result of the prior determination process is stored in the same pending storage area as the jackpot random number or the like used in the prior determination process is stored.

  It should be noted that if the game ball is won in the first starting opening 21 with the number of pending T1 of the first special symbol determination being "0", neither in the big hit game nor in the variable display of the special symbol, according to that prize The various random numbers obtained are stored directly in the storage area for determination 830, and the first special symbol determination based on these random numbers is immediately executed. In this case, since the first special symbol determination is not held, the prior determination process according to the first special symbol determination is not performed. Such prior determination processing will be described in detail later based on FIG.

  When the main CPU 81 executes the process of step S219 or determines that the high base state is established (step S218: YES), the main CPU 81 sets a hold command relating to the first special symbol determination in the main RAM 83 (step S220). The hold command is a command for notifying that the first special symbol determination has been held, and is transmitted to the sub control board 90 by the transmission process of step S8. When the process of step S220 is performed without performing the predetermination process of step S219, a hold command not including the predetermination information is transmitted to the sub control board 90. On the other hand, when the process of step S220 is performed after the predetermination process of step S219, the hold command including the predetermination information is transmitted to the sub control board 90.

[Predetermination processing by main control board 80]
Hereinafter, the predetermination process executed by the main control board 80 will be described with reference to FIG. Here, FIG. 19 is a detailed flowchart of the prior determination process in steps S211 and S219 in FIG. In addition, although the prior determination processing performed when the right of the 1st special symbol judgment is suspended is described as an example here, the right of the 2nd special symbol judgment except that random numbers and tables used are different. The same pre-judging process is performed when H is suspended.

  If the main CPU 81 determines that the high base state is set in the process of step S210 in FIG. 18 (step S210: YES), or if it determines that the high base state is not set in the process of step S218 in FIG. (NO), the jackpot determination process is executed (step S2191). Specifically, when the low probability state (in the present embodiment, the “normal gaming state” corresponds to this), the low probability time jackpot random number table is read from the main ROM 82 and set in the main RAM 83. On the other hand, when the high probability state (in the present embodiment, the “probable variation gaming state” corresponds to this), the high probability jackpot random number table is read from the main ROM 82 and set in the main RAM 83. Then, whether or not the jackpot random number acquired in the process of step S209 of FIG. 18 (or the process of step S217 of FIG. 18) matches any of the winning values stored in the jackpot random number table set in the main RAM 83. Based on the determination, it is determined whether or not the change is determined to be a big hit.

  Next, the main CPU 81 determines whether or not it is determined that a big hit is made at the start of the change, based on the determination result of step S2191 (step S2192). Here, when it is determined that the jackpot is determined to be a big hit at the start of the fluctuation (step S2192: YES), the jackpot fluctuation pattern selection table is read from the main ROM 82 and set in the main RAM 83 (step S2193).

  On the other hand, when determining that it is determined that the jackpot is not a big hit at the start of the change (step S2192: NO), the main CPU 81 determines whether reach effect is performed during the change (step S2194). Specifically, based on whether the reach random number acquired together with the jackpot random number used in the jackpot determination process of step S2191 matches the winning value of the reach random number stored in the main ROM 82, It is determined whether reach effect is performed during fluctuation.

  If the main CPU 81 determines that reach effect is to be performed (step S2194: YES), the main CPU 81 reads out the fluctuation pattern selection table for reach loss from the main ROM 82 and sets it in the main RAM 83 (step S2195).

  By the way, when the determination result of the first special symbol determination is “losing” and reach effect is not performed during the change, the first special symbol based on the number of holdings of the first special symbol determination at the start of the change The variation pattern of is determined. And the number of reservations of the first special symbol determination may be different before and after the suspended first special symbol determination is digested. For this reason, the variation pattern of the special symbol acquired before the first special symbol determination is digested may differ from the variation pattern of the special symbol selected when the first special symbol determination is actually digested. is there. That is, for the right of the first special symbol determination in which the reach effect is not performed during the variation, there may be a case where it is not possible to acquire the variation pattern of the correct first special symbol prior to the first special symbol determination.

  Therefore, when the main CPU 81 determines that the reach effect is not performed (step S2194: NO), the process proceeds to step S2197 without performing the variation pattern random number determination process of step S2196 described later.

  After setting the jackpot fluctuation pattern selection table or the reach loss fluctuation pattern selection table, the main CPU 81 executes fluctuation pattern random number determination processing (step S2196). Specifically, among the random number values specified in the fluctuation pattern selection table set in the main RAM 83, the fluctuation pattern random number acquired at the time of starting opening winning along with the jackpot random number used in the process of step S2191. The variation pattern of the special symbol to be selected by the special symbol determination performed at the start of the variation is specified based on which random number value of the symbol matches the random number value of the symbol.

  When the main CPU 81 executes the processing of step S2196 or determines that the reach effect is not performed (step S2194: NO), the main CPU 81 generates prior determination information and stores it in the main RAM 83 (step S2197). The area where the prior determination information is stored is as described above based on FIG.

  As described above, the main CPU 81 is a jackpot based on the acquired information such as the jackpot random number acquired based on the acquisition information such as the jackpot random number acquired with the game ball having won the first starting opening 21 (or the second starting opening 22). Prior to the determination processing and the variation pattern selection processing being performed, the variation pattern (that is, the variation time) of the first special symbol (or the second special symbol) is acquired.

[Special symbol processing by main control board 80]
Next, the details of the special symbol processing performed by the main control board 80 will be described with reference to FIG. Here, FIG. 20 is a detailed flowchart of the special symbol process in step S3 of FIG.

  As illustrated in FIG. 20, the main CPU 81 determines whether or not the jackpot game is in progress based on whether or not the jackpot game flag stored in the main RAM 83 is set to “ON” ( Step S301). The jackpot game flag is a flag indicating whether or not a jackpot game is being executed, and is set to "ON" at the start of the jackpot game, and set to "OFF" at the end of the jackpot game. Here, when it is determined that the jackpot game is being played (step S301: YES), the process proceeds to the normal symbol processing in step S4.

  When the main CPU 81 determines that the jackpot game is not in progress (step S301: NO), the main CPU 81 determines whether or not the variation display of the special symbol is in progress (step S302). Here, when it is determined that the variation display of the special symbol is not in progress (step S302: NO), it is determined whether or not the number T2 of holding the second special symbol determination stored in the main RAM 83 is "1" or more. (Step S303). Here, when it is determined that the number of holdings T2 is “1” or more (step S303: YES), the number of holdings T2 is updated to a value obtained by subtracting “1” (step S304).

  If the main CPU 81 determines that the number of holdings T2 is not "1" or more (step S303: NO), the number of holdings T1 of the first special symbol determination stored in the main RAM 83 is "1" or more. It is determined (step S305). Here, when it is determined that the number of holdings T1 is “1” or more (step S305: YES), the number of holdings T1 is updated to a value obtained by subtracting “1” (step S306).

  When the main CPU 81 executes the processing of step S304 or the processing of step S306, the main CPU 81 executes shift processing for the pending storage area of the main RAM 83 (step S307). Specifically, when the process of step S307 is executed following the process of step S304, a shift process of shifting the information stored in the special view 2 first pending storage area 835 to the determination storage area 830 is executed. Do. At this time, when information is stored also in the pending storage area after the special view 2 · second pending storage area 836, shift processing for shifting the information to the special view 2 · first pending storage area 835 side Run together. On the other hand, when the shift process is performed following the process of step S306, the shift process is performed to shift the information stored in the special view / first reserved storage area 831 to the determination storage area 830. At that time, when information is stored also in the reserve storage area after the special view 1 · second reserve storage area 832, shift processing to shift the information to the special view 1 · first reserve storage area 831 side Run together.

  When the main CPU 81 stores the information necessary for the second special symbol determination (or the first special symbol determination) such as the jackpot random number and the symbol random number by the shift processing of step S307 in the determination storage area 830, based on the information. The jackpot determination process of step S308 and the variation pattern selection process of step S309 are executed.

  In addition, the game ball is the first start in the state of both the number of pending T1 of the first special symbol determination and the number of pending T2 of the second special symbol determination being "0", neither in the jackpot game nor in the variable display of the special symbol. When the mouth 21 (or the second starting opening 22) is won, information such as the jackpot random number and the symbol random number acquired according to the winning is directly stored in the determination storage area 830. In such a case, the jackpot determination process and the variation pattern selection process are performed without the shift process of step S307 being performed.

  The main CPU 81 executes the jackpot determination process based on the random number stored in the determination storage area 830 (step S308). By performing the jackpot determination process, it is determined whether or not the jackpot is determined, and when it is determined that the jackpot is determined, the type (jackpot symbol) of the jackpot is determined. Then, the setting information of the special symbol indicating the result of these processes is set in the main RAM 83. The jackpot determination process will be described in detail later based on FIG.

  Following the jackpot determination process of step S308, the main CPU 81 executes a variation pattern selection process of selecting a variation pattern of a special symbol (step S309). The variation pattern selection process will be described in detail later with reference to FIG.

  Following the process of step S309, the main CPU 81 determines whether the setting information of the special symbol set in the process of step S308 and the setting information of the special symbol relate to the first special symbol determination or the second special symbol determination. A variation start command including information indicating whether it is such, setting information on the variation pattern selected in the process of step S309, information on the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 and the like is set in the main RAM 83 (step S310). This fluctuation start command is a command for instructing the start of the effect accompanying the fluctuation display of the special symbol, and is transmitted to the sub control board 90 by the transmission processing of step S8. As a result, a variable effect including variable display of the effect pattern on the display screen 70 is started.

  Subsequent to the process of step S310, the main CPU 81 starts the fluctuation display of the special symbol based on the setting information of the fluctuation pattern included in the fluctuation start command set in the process of step S310 (step S311). At that time, when the processing of step S308 to step S310 is performed in a state where the information relating to the first special symbol determination is stored in the determination storage area 830, the first special symbol in the first special symbol display 41 Start changing display of. On the other hand, when the processing in step S308 to step S310 is performed in a state where the information relating to the second special symbol determination is stored in the determination storage area 830, the second special symbol in the second special symbol display 42 Start variable display.

  Next, the main CPU 81 starts measurement of the elapsed time from the start of the variation display of the special symbol in step S311 (step S312). When the main CPU 81 executes the process of step S312 or determines that the variation display of the special symbol is being performed (step S302: YES), the elapsed time from which the measurement was started in the process of step S312 is a variation of step S309 It is determined whether or not the fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern selected in the pattern selection process has been reached (step S313). Here, when it is determined that the elapsed time has not reached the fluctuation time (step S313: NO), the process proceeds to the normal symbol processing in step S4.

  When the main CPU 81 determines that the elapsed time has reached the fluctuation time (step S313: YES), the main CPU 81 sets, in the main RAM 83, a fluctuation end command notifying that the fluctuation display of the special symbol is ended (step S314). The fluctuation end command is transmitted to the sub control board 90 by the transmission process in step S8. As a result, processing or the like is performed to stop and display the effect symbols that are variably displayed on the display screen 70 in a mode that indicates the determination result of the special symbol determination.

  Following the processing of step S314, the main CPU 81 ends the variation display of the special symbol started in the processing of step S311 (step S315). Specifically, the special symbol (big hit symbol or lost symbol) set in the process of step S308 is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display which has displayed the special symbol in a variable manner. The stop display of this special symbol is continued until at least a predetermined symbol determination time (for example, 0.6 seconds) has elapsed.

  Thus, the main CPU 81 causes the first special symbol display 41 or the second special symbol display 42 to variably display the special symbol and then displays the special symbol (big hit symbol or lost symbol) indicating the determination result of the jackpot determination processing. The stop display is made on the first special symbol display 41 or the second special symbol display 42.

  Subsequent to the process of step S315, the main CPU 81 resets the elapsed time when the measurement is started in the process of step S312 (step S316), and when the special figure stop including the process of starting the big hit game when it is big hit The process is executed (step S317). This special view stop time process will be described later in detail based on FIG.

[A big hit judgment process by the main control board 80]
FIG. 21 is a detailed flowchart of the jackpot determination process in step S308 of FIG. The main CPU 81 first performs the jackpot determination based on the jackpot random number stored in the determination storage area 830 (step S3081). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the jackpot is a jackpot based on whether or not the jackpot random number stored in the determination storage area 830 matches the preset winning value. The winning value here is a winning value of the jackpot defined in the high probability jackpot random number table or the low probability jackpot random number table. When the jackpot determination is performed when the high probability state (in the present embodiment, "the probability variation gaming state" falls under this), the winning value stored in the high probability jackpot random number table is used. On the other hand, when the jackpot determination is executed when the low probability state (in the present embodiment, the “normal game state” corresponds to this), the winning value stored in the low probability large jack random number table is used Ru.

  As described above, the main CPU 81 is a start that the acquired information such as the jackpot random number acquired with the game ball having won in the first start opening 21 or the second start opening 22 is stored in the determination storage area 830 When the condition is established, it is determined based on the jackpot random number whether or not to execute the jackpot game advantageous to the player.

  Subsequent to the process of step S3081, the main CPU 81 determines whether or not the determination result of the big hit determination is "big hit" (step S3082). Here, when it is determined that the determination result of the big hit determination is not "big hit" (step S3082: NO), that is, when the determination result of the big hit determination is "loss", setting information of lost symbol is set in the main RAM 83. (Step S3083). Thereby, at the time of the process of said step S315, the lost symbol set here will be stop-displayed on the 1st special symbol display 41 or the 2nd special symbol display. In this case, the jackpot game is not played.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 81 determines that the determination result of the big hit determination is "big hit" (step S3082: YES), the big hit symbol displayed stopped on the first special symbol display 41 or the second special symbol display 42 The jackpot symbol selection process is executed to select (step S3084). Specifically, when the symbol random number stored in the storage area for determination 830 together with the jackpot random number used for the jackpot determination in step S3081 relates to the first special symbol determination, the symbol random number is The first jackpot symbol is selected based on which jackpot symbol random number value specified in the symbol determination table for the first start-up winning character matches. In addition, when the symbol random number relates to the second special symbol determination, which of the jackpot symbols specified in the symbol determination table for the second starting hole winning match the symbol random number matches the random number value of the symbol Select one of the jackpot symbols based on it.

  Then, the main CPU 81 sets setting information of the selected jackpot symbol in the main RAM 83 (step S3085). Thereby, in the process of step S315, the jackpot symbol set here is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol indicator 41 or the second special symbol indicator 42, and thereafter, the jackpot game according to the jackpot symbol Will be done.

[Variation pattern selection processing by main control board 80]
FIG. 22 is a detailed flowchart of the variation pattern selection process in step S309 of FIG. After executing the jackpot determination process in step S308 of FIG. 20, the main CPU 81 determines whether or not the determination result in step S3081 is a jackpot (step S3091). Here, if it is determined that the jackpot is a big hit (step S3091: YES), the jackpot variation pattern selection table is read from the main ROM 82 and set in the main RAM 83 (step S3092).

  On the other hand, when determining that the main CPU 81 is not a big hit (step S3091: NO), the winning random number of the reach random number in which the reach random number stored in the determination storage area 830 is stored in the main ROM 82 Based on whether or not it matches the corresponding random number value), it is determined whether or not reach effect is made to make the player expect a jackpot (step S 3093). Here, when it is determined that reach effect is to be performed (step S3093: YES), the fluctuation pattern selection table for reach loss is read from the main ROM 82 and set in the main RAM 83 (step S3094). Conversely, when it is determined that reach effect is not to be performed (step S3093: NO), a fluctuation pattern selection table for no reach loss is read from the main ROM 82 and set in the main RAM 83 (step S3095).

  The main CPU 81 executes the variation pattern random number determination process with reference to the variation pattern selection table set in the main RAM 83 by the process of step S3092, the process of step S3094, or the process of step S3095 (step S3096). Specifically, when the jackpot fluctuation pattern selection table or the reach loss fluctuation pattern selection table is set in the main RAM 83, the fluctuation pattern corresponding to the fluctuation pattern random number stored in the determination storage area 830 is set. One fluctuation pattern is selected by reading out from the existing fluctuation pattern selection table. Also, when the change pattern selection table for no reach loss is set in the main RAM 83, based on the number T1 of holding the first special symbol determination (or the number T2 of holding the second special symbol determination) stored in the main RAM 83. The fluctuation number of 1 is selected by specifying the number of reservations and reading out the fluctuation pattern corresponding to the number of holdings from the fluctuation pattern selection table for loss without reach. By selecting the variation pattern of the special symbol in this manner, the variation time of the special symbol will necessarily be determined.

  When the main CPU 81 selects a fluctuation pattern, the main CPU 81 sets setting information of the selected fluctuation pattern in the main RAM 83 (step S3097). The setting information of the variation pattern is included in the variation start command together with the setting information of the symbol set in the main RAM 83 by the jackpot determination process of step S308 described above, and is transmitted to the sub control board 90.

[Process when special drawing is stopped by main control board 80]
FIG. 23 is a detailed flowchart of the special figure stop process in step S317 in FIG. After resetting the elapsed time by the process of step S316, the main CPU 81 determines whether or not it is a jackpot as in the process of step S3082 (see FIG. 21) as illustrated in FIG. S3171). Here, if it is determined that the jackpot is a jackpot (step S3171: YES), the jackpot gaming flag stored in the main RAM 83 is set to "ON" (step S3172).

  Next, the main CPU 81 sets the probability variation game flag stored in the main RAM 83 to "OFF" (step S3173), and sets the time saving game flag stored in the main RAM 83 to "OFF" (step S3174). ). Here, the probability variation game flag is a flag indicating whether the probability of being determined to be a big hit in the special symbol determination is relatively high probability state.

  In the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the gaming state is controlled by the setting of the probability variation gaming flag and the time saving gaming flag. That is, when the gaming state is controlled to the "probable variation gaming state", both the probability variation gaming flag and the time saving gaming flag are set to "ON". Further, when the gaming state is controlled to the "normal gaming state", both the probability change gaming flag and the time saving game flag are set to "OFF". When the gaming state is controlled to the "time saving gaming state", the probability variation gaming flag is set to "OFF" and the time saving gaming flag is set to "ON".

  Following the process of step S3174, the main CPU 81 sets an opening command for notifying that the jackpot game is started in the main RAM 83 (step S3175). This opening command includes information such as the type of jackpot, the opening pattern of the first large winning opening 26 (or the second large winning opening 28) in the jackpot game, and the like. Sent to

  On the other hand, when determining that the main CPU 81 is not a big hit (step S3171: NO), the main CPU 81 determines whether or not the probability variation gaming flag is set to “ON” (step S3176). Here, when it is determined that the probability variation gaming flag is set to "ON" (step S3176: YES), that is, when the special symbol determination is performed in the high probability state, the high probability stored in the main RAM 83 The game remaining number K is updated to a value obtained by subtracting “1” (step S3177). The high probability game remaining number K indicates the remaining number of times the special symbol determination is executed in the high probability state.

  Following the process of step S3177, the main CPU 81 determines whether the high probability game remaining number K is “0” (step S3178). Here, when it is determined that the high probability game remaining number K is “0” (step S3178: YES), the probability variation gaming flag is set to “OFF” (step S3179). As a result, the special symbol determination is performed in a low probability state.

  When the main CPU 81 executes the process of step S3179, it determines that the probability variation gaming flag is not set to "ON" (step S3176: NO), or the high probability gaming remaining number K is not "0". If it is determined (step S3178: NO), it is determined whether the time saving game flag is set to "ON" (step S3180). Here, when it is determined that the time saving game flag is set to "ON" (step S3180: YES), the time saving gaming number J stored in the main RAM 83 is updated to a value obtained by subtracting "1" (step S3181). At this time, the short game remaining number J indicates the remaining number of times the special symbol determination is executed in the time saving state (high base state).

  Following the processing of step S3181, the main CPU 81 determines whether or not the time saving game play count J is "0" (step S3182). Here, when it is determined that the time saving game play count J is "0" (step S3182: YES), the time saving game flag is set to "OFF" (step S3183). As a result, the support function for facilitating the winning of the game ball to the second starting opening 22 is not provided.

[Playing state setting process by main control board 80]
FIG. 24 is a flow chart exemplifying the game state setting process executed on the main control board 80 at the end of the jackpot game. In the gaming machine 1, a big hit game is executed by the big winning opening / closing control process of step S6, but when the ending period in this big hit game is over, the game state setting for setting the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 after the big hit game is over Processing is performed.

  The main CPU 81 determines whether or not the ending period in the big hit game has ended during the big hit game (step S631). Here, when it is determined that the ending period has ended (step S 631: YES), for example, it is determined whether or not the present jackpot is a probability variation jackpot based on the setting information of the symbol set in the main RAM 83 (step S632). Here, when it is determined that the probability variation big hit (step S632: YES), the probability variation gaming flag is set to "ON" (step S633), and the high probability gaming remaining number K is set to "10000" (step S634) ). By performing the process of step S633 and the process of step S634, the high probability state continues until 10000 special symbol determinations are performed.

  Next, the main CPU 81 sets the time saving game flag to "ON" (step S635), and sets the time saving game play count J to, for example, "10000" (step S636). By performing the process of step S635 and the process of step S636, the high base state continues until 10000 special symbol determinations are executed. As described above, by performing the series of processes of step S633 to step S636, the game is controlled in the probability variation gaming state until the special symbol determination is executed 10000 times after the end of the big hit game.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 81 determines that the current jackpot is not a probability variation jackpot (step S632: NO), that is, when the current jackpot is a normal jackpot, the time saving game flag is "ON" as in the process of step S635. In step S637, the time saving game frequency J is set to, for example, "100" (step S638). Thus, by performing the process of step S637 and the process of step S638, the game is controlled in the time-saving game state until 100 special symbol determinations are executed after the big hit game is over.

[Interrupt process by sub control board 90]
When the gaming machine 1 is powered on, the sub CPU 91 of the sub control board 90 sets an interrupt cycle which is a cycle for performing interrupt processing described later. Then, the sub CPU 91 repeats the random number updating process of updating the effect random number or the like used to determine the contents of the effect at a predetermined cycle shorter than the interrupt cycle. That is, while the gaming machine 1 is activated, the sub CPU 91 repeats the interrupt process at the interrupt cycle while repeating the random number update process at the predetermined cycle.

  Hereinafter, the interrupt processing performed in the sub control board 90 will be described with reference to FIG. Here, FIG. 25 is a flowchart illustrating an interrupt process performed in the sub control board 90. Similar to the interrupt process (see FIG. 17) performed by the main control board 80, the sub CPU 91 repeatedly executes the series of processes illustrated in FIG. 25 at fixed time intervals (for example, 4 milliseconds). The process performed by the sub control board 90 described based on the flowcharts of FIG. 25 and the subsequent figures is performed according to an instruction issued by the sub CPU 91 based on a program stored in the sub ROM 92.

  When the sub CPU 91 receives a command from the main control board 80, the sub CPU 91 executes command reception processing for performing processing according to the command (step S10). The command reception process will be described in detail later based on FIG.

  Subsequent to the process of step S10, the sub CPU 91 determines whether or not the operation information (detection signal) from the first effect button detection sensor 351 or the second effect button detection sensor 361 shown in FIG. It is determined whether or not the first effect button 35 or the second effect button 36 shown in is operated (step S30). Here, when it is determined that the first effect button 35 or the second effect button 36 is operated (step S30: YES), an operation command for notifying that is set in the sub RAM 93 (step S31). By transmitting this operation command to the image sound control board 100 and the lamp control board 120, a process for realizing effects according to the operation of the first effect button 35 or the second effect button 36 is performed. .

  When the sub CPU 91 executes the process of step S31, or determines that neither the first effect button 35 nor the second effect button 36 is operated (step S30: NO), the sub CPU 91 executes the command transmission process. (Step S32). Specifically, a command set in the sub RAM 93 by the command reception process of step S10 and the process of step S31 is transmitted to the image and sound control board 100 (and the lamp control board 120). By executing this command transmission process, execution of effects by image display, output of effect sound, etc. is instructed to the image sound control board 100, lighting of various lamps, execution of effects by movable role etc. are lamps The control board 120 is instructed.

  Following the processing of step S32, the sub CPU 91 executes data transfer processing (step S33). Specifically, since data on image sound control is transmitted from the image sound control board 100, the data is transferred to the lamp control board 120. Thereby, the effects by the rendering means such as the frame lamp 37, the panel lamp 5, the movable decorative member 14 and the like are controlled by the lamp control board 120 so as to be synchronized with the effects performed by the image display 7 (display screen 70) and the speaker 38. Be done.

[Command reception processing by sub control board 90]
FIG. 26 is a detailed flowchart of command reception processing in step S10 of FIG. As illustrated in FIG. 26, the sub CPU 91 first determines whether a command from the main control board 80 has been received (step S11). Here, when it is determined that the command has not been received (step S11: NO), the process proceeds to step S30 described above.

  If the sub CPU 91 determines that a command from the main control board 80 is received (step S11: YES), the command is transmitted from the main control board 80 according to the process of step S212 of FIG. 18 or the process of step S220. It is determined whether it is the hold command (step S12). Here, if it is determined that the command is not the hold command (step S12: NO), the process proceeds to step S15 described later.

  If the sub CPU 91 determines that the received command is a hold command (step S12: YES), the hold processing includes a process for newly displaying a hold icon, a process for realizing the above-described icon change presentation, and the like. The command reception process is executed (step S13).

  When the sub CPU 91 determines that the received command is not the hold command (step S12: NO), whether the command is the variation start command transmitted from the main control board 80 according to the process of step S310 in FIG. It is determined whether or not it is (step S15). Here, if it is determined that the received command is not a change start command (step S15: NO), the process proceeds to step S17 described later.

  If the sub CPU 91 determines that the received command is a fluctuation start command (step S15: YES), it executes fluctuation start command reception processing (step S16). The variation start command reception process will be described in detail later with reference to FIG.

  If the sub CPU 91 determines that the received command is not a change start command (step S15: NO), the command is a change end command transmitted from the main control board 80 according to the process of step S314 in FIG. It is determined whether or not (step S17). When it is determined that the sub CPU 91 is a change end command (step S17: YES), the variation symbol display of the effect symbol is finished, and the effect symbol is stopped in a mode indicating the determination result of the special symbol determination executed at the symbol variation start A variation effect end command instructing execution of the process to be displayed is set in the sub RAM 93 (step S18).

  The special symbol indicating the determination result of the first special symbol determination (or the second special symbol determination) is transmitted to the image / sound control board 100 and the lamp control board 120 by the process of step S32 by transmitting this variation effect end command. 1 As the special symbol display 41 (or the second special symbol display 42) is stopped and displayed, the effect pattern indicating the determination result of the first special symbol determination (or the second special symbol determination) is displayed on the display screen 70 It will be displayed stopped.

  If the sub CPU 91 determines that the received command is not a change end command (step S17: NO), whether the command is an opening command transmitted from the main control board 80 in accordance with the process of step S3175 of FIG. It is determined whether or not it is (step S19). Here, when it is determined that the received command is the opening command (step S19: YES), the image of the start of the opening effect of notifying the type of the big hit in the opening period of the big hit game or urging the player to hit the right. An opening effect start command for instructing the sound control board 100 (and the lamp control board 120) is set in the sub RAM 93 (step S20). Conversely, when it is determined that the received command is not the opening command (step S19: NO), other processing is executed (step S21).

[Variation start command reception processing by sub control board 90]
FIG. 27 is a detailed flowchart of the fluctuation start command reception process in step S16 of FIG. If the sub CPU 91 determines that the command received from the main control board 80 is a change start command (step S15: YES), it executes a series of change start command reception processing exemplified in FIG.

  That is, the sub CPU 91 acquires the value at the time of receiving the change start command from the main control board 80 and stores the value in the sub RAM 93 with regard to the effect random number appropriately updated by the random number update process in the sub control board 90 (step S161). . Then, the received fluctuation start command is analyzed (step S162).

  In this variation start command, as described above, the setting information of the symbol indicating the determination result of the jackpot determination processing, the setting information of this symbol relates to the first special symbol determination or the second special symbol determination The game start opening information indicating whether it is the one, the setting information of the variation pattern of the special symbol, the information indicating the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 and the like are included. Therefore, the type and result of the special symbol determination can be specified by analyzing the change start command. That is, it is possible to identify what kind of jackpot it is, if it is a jackpot or a loss, or if it is a jackpot. Also, by specifying whether the fluctuation pattern is the fluctuation pattern for losing based on the setting information of the fluctuation pattern, it is possible to judge which of the reach presence production and the reach no effect needs to be performed . Also, based on the setting information of the fluctuation pattern, the fluctuation time of the special symbol can be specified. Further, the current gaming state of the gaming machine 1 can be specified based on the information indicating the gaming state.

  After analyzing the change start command, the sub CPU 91 executes a change effect pattern setting process of setting a change effect pattern of change effect accompanying change display of a special symbol based on the analysis result (step S163). By performing this variation effect pattern setting process, the variation pattern of the effect pattern, the presence or absence of reach effect, the presence or absence of the pseudo continuous effect, the type of effect pattern constituting the reach symbol, the type and content of reach effect, the pseudo continuous effect The content of, the type of effect pattern to be stopped and displayed, etc. are determined. The variation effect pattern setting process will be described in detail later based on FIG.

  Subsequent to the process of step S163, the sub CPU 91 executes various advance notice effects (for example, step-up effects and serif notices, group notices, group notices) to be executed when the change pattern is displayed in the change effect pattern set in step S163. In step S164, the notification effect pattern setting process is performed to make settings regarding cut-in, continuous effect, and the like. The advance presentation effect pattern setting process will be described in detail later based on FIG.

  Next, the sub CPU 91 starts a variation effect start command for instructing the start of the change effect in the change effect pattern set in the process of step S163 and the execution of the notice effect in the advance effect pattern set in the process of step S164. It sets to RAM93 (step S166).

  The change presentation start command includes information indicating the change presentation pattern set by the process of step S163 and information indicating the notice presentation pattern set by the process of step S164, and the command transmission process of step S32 Is transmitted to the image and sound control board 100 and the lamp control board 120. As a result, the variation effect and the advance notice effect in which the effect pattern is determined in the sub control substrate 90 are realized by the image sound control substrate 100 and the lamp control substrate 120.

  Subsequent to the process of step S166, the sub CPU 91 updates the number of reservations stored in the sub RAM 93 to a value obtained by subtracting "1" (step S167). Specifically, when the change start command received from the main control board 80 notifies the start of the change display of the first special symbol, a value obtained by subtracting "1" from the number of holdings of the first special symbol determination Update to On the other hand, when the received change start command is to notify the start of the change display of the second special symbol, the number of holdings of the second special symbol determination is updated to a value obtained by subtracting "1".

[Variation production pattern setting processing by sub control board 90]
FIG. 28 is a detailed flowchart of the variation effect pattern setting process in step S163 of FIG. Sub CPU91 sets the production design which it makes final decision display (this stop) finally in display screen 70 with the stop display of the 1st special design (or the 2nd special design) following the processing of step S162 (step S1631). Specifically, based on the setting information of the symbols included in the variation start command received from the main control board 80, whether a special symbol (big hit symbol) indicating a big hit is stopped and displayed at the end of the symbol variation, or Specify whether a special symbol (missing symbol) indicating a loss is displayed in a stop state. Then, when it is specified that the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed, the effect symbol (for example, the effect symbol indicating Zoro eyes) is set as an effect symbol to be stopped for the main stop, and the lost symbol is stopped and displayed. When it is specified, the effect design for informing the loss is set. In addition, when setting up the production design for informing the loss, when notifying the loss after performing the reach production, set the reach loss eye as the production design for informing the loss and perform the reach production In the case of reporting a loss, a discolored eye is set as an effect pattern for notifying a loss.

  Next, whether or not it is necessary for the sub CPU 91 to carry out the presence effect with the variation display of the special symbol this time based on the setting information of the variation pattern of the special symbol included in the received variation start command Is determined (step S1632). Here, when it is determined that it is not necessary to perform the reach presence effect (step S1632: NO), the fluctuation effect pattern of the reach no effect is set (step S1633). For example, any one corresponding to the effect random number acquired in the process of step S 161 from the reach-less variation effect pattern selection table in which the change effect patterns of a plurality of reach-less effects are associated with each variation pattern of the special symbol The variation presentation pattern is read out, and information indicating the variation presentation pattern is set in the sub RAM 93.

  On the other hand, when the sub CPU 91 determines that it is necessary to perform reach effect (step S1632: YES), the sub CPU 91 sets a fluctuation effect pattern of reach effect (step S1634). For example, from the variation presentation pattern selection table for reach presence where the variation presentation patterns of multiple reach effects are associated with each combination of the determination result of the special symbol determination and the variation pattern of the special symbol, in step S161 One of the variation effect patterns corresponding to the effect random number acquired in the process is read out, and information indicating the variation effect pattern is set in the sub RAM 93.

  By performing the process of step S1633 or the process of step S1634, which fluctuation pattern is to be displayed for the effect pattern, which reach effect is performed when the reach effect is performed, or when the reach effect is developed The decision will be made on how to develop reach production, etc.

[Preliminary effect pattern setting process by sub control board 90]
FIG. 29 is a detailed flowchart of advance notice effect pattern setting processing in step S164 of FIG. 27, and illustrates processing performed when a change start command according to the first special symbol determination is received. Subsequent to the process of step S163, sub CPU 91, for example, based on the information indicating the variation effect pattern set in sub RAM 93 by the process of step S1633 in FIG. 28 or the process of step S1634, the current first special symbol It is determined whether or not the fluctuation effect to be executed along with the fluctuation display is the effect with reach (step S1640). Here, if it is determined that the effect is not a reach effect (step S1640: NO), the process proceeds to step S1656 described later.

  When the sub CPU 91 determines that the fluctuation effect to be executed along with the fluctuation display of the first special symbol this time is the effect with reach (step S 1640: YES), for example, it is acquired by the process of step S 161 in FIG. Based on whether the effect random number matches a predetermined random number value stored in the sub ROM 92, it is determined whether or not the continuous effect is to be performed (step S1641). Here, if it is determined that the continuous effect is not to be performed (step S1641: NO), the process proceeds to step S1656 described later.

  When the sub CPU 91 determines that the continuation effect is to be executed (step S1641: YES), it is determined that the continuation effect is to be executed in the process of step S1641 regarding the continuation effect random number appropriately updated by the random number updating process in the sub control board 90 Are acquired and stored in the sub RAM 93 (step S1642). Then, based on the information indicating the variation production pattern set in the sub RAM 93, the normal reach (see FIG. 6D) and the character reach (see FIG. 6E) during the variation display of the first special symbol this time. It is determined whether or not to directly develop into SPSP reach (see FIG. 6 (G)) without going through (a) (step S1643).

  If it is determined that the sub CPU 91 directly develops into the SPSP reach (step S1643: YES), the sub CPU 91 selects one reach panel corresponding to the SPSP reach as a development stop panel as the panel to be stopped during the staging of the fourth period (step S1644). Specifically, during the variable display of the first special symbol this time, when developing directly to the 1st SPSP reach, select the "1st SPSP" panel (see FIG. 11D) and directly develop to the 2nd SPSP reach. To do this, select the "2nd SPSP" panel (refer to FIG. 11D), and if it is to be developed directly to the 3rd SPSP reach, select the "3rd SPSP" panel (refer to FIG. 11D). In the case of direct development to the effect, the "full rotation" panel (see FIG. 11D) is selected. Then, the fourth period continuation continuation effect pattern selection table for selecting the effect pattern of the continuation effect which continues in the fourth period continuously until the upper limit fourth period is read out from the sub ROM 92 and set in the sub RAM 93 (step S1645).

  On the other hand, when the sub CPU 91 determines that the SPSP reach does not directly develop (step S1643: NO), the variation display of the first special symbol this time is performed based on the information indicating the variation effect pattern set in the sub RAM 93 It is determined whether or not to directly develop into the SP reach (see FIG. 6F) without passing through the normal reach and the character reach (step S1646). Here, when it is determined that the SP reach is directly developed (step S1646: YES), one reach panel corresponding to the SP reach as a development destination is selected as a panel to be stopped during the production of the third period (step S1647). ). Specifically, during the variable display of the first special symbol of this time, when developing directly to the first SP reach, select the "first SP" panel (see FIG. 11C) and directly develop to the second SP reach If so, the "second SP" panel (see FIG. 11C) is selected, and if the third SP reach is directly developed, the "third SP" panel (see FIG. 11C) is selected. Then, the continuation effect pattern selection table for third period end for selecting the effect pattern of the continuation effect which continues to the third period and ends in the third period is read out from the sub ROM 92 and set in the sub RAM 93 (step S1648) .

  In addition, when it is determined that the sub CPU 91 does not directly develop to the SP reach (step S1646: NO), the variation display of the first special symbol this time is performed based on the information indicating the variation presentation pattern set in the sub RAM 93 It is determined whether or not to develop directly to the character reach without going through the normal reach (step S1649). Here, when it is determined that the character reach directly develops (step S1649: YES), one reach panel corresponding to the character reach to be developed is selected as a panel to be stopped during the presentation of the second period (step S1650) ). Specifically, during the variable display of the first special symbol of this time, when developing directly to the character A reach, select the "character A" panel (see FIG. 11 (B)), and directly develop to the character B reach If so, the "character B" panel (see FIG. 11B) is selected, and if the character C is developed directly, the "character C" panel (see FIG. 11B) is selected. Then, the continuation effect pattern selection table for second period end for selecting the effect pattern of the continuation effect which is continued until the second period and ends in the second period is read out from the sub ROM 92 and set in the sub RAM 93 (step S1651) .

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the sub CPU 91 does not directly develop into the character reach (step S1649: NO), that is, when it is developed into the normal reach after the continuation effect ends, the panel is made to stop at the end of the first period , And one reliability panel (step S1652). The sub ROM 92 stores a reliability panel selection table for selecting a reliability panel, and the sub CPU 91 reads the reliability panel selection table from the sub ROM 92 and sets it in the sub RAM 93 in the process of step S 1652. . In this reliability panel selection table, the determination results of the first special symbol determination (“big hit”, “loss”), the variation pattern of the first special symbol, and the plurality of reliability panels (“chance”, “super heat”, Information indicating “super heat-up” is associated with a random value (compared to the continuous effect random number). For example, the sub CPU 91 determines the determination result of the first special symbol determination specified based on the variation start command received from the main control board 80 and the variation pattern of the first special symbol, and the continuation effect random number acquired in the process of step S1642. The reliability panel of 1 is selected by reading out the information of the reliability panel corresponding to and from the reliability panel selection table.

  In the reliability degree panel selection table, although a random number value is associated with the "big hit" with respect to the "super hard ats", a random number value is not associated with the "losing". Also, in the reliability panel selection table, more “random” values are associated with “big hit” than “losing” with respect to “super heat”, and the fluctuation time is longer than the fluctuation pattern with a short fluctuation time. The pattern has more random values associated with it. Then, with regard to "chance", more random numbers are associated with "losing" than with "big hit", and a short fluctuation pattern has more fluctuation than a fluctuation pattern with a long fluctuation time. Numeric values are associated.

  Subsequent to the process of step S1652, the sub CPU 91 reads the continuation effect pattern selection table for first period end for selecting the effect pattern of the continuation effect to be ended in the first period from the sub ROM 92 and sets it in the sub RAM 93 ( Step S1653).

  When the process of step S1645 is performed, the process of step S1648 is performed, the process of step S1651 is performed, or the process of step S1653 is performed, the sub CPU 91 continues selecting the effect pattern of the continuous effect An effect pattern selection process is executed (step S1654).

  In the continuation effect pattern selection table for the end of the first period, regarding each of the “chance” panel, the “super heat” panel, and the “super heat up” panel, which are the reliability panels which can be stopped at the end of the first period. , And a plurality of continuous effect patterns (variation patterns of panels) which define how to change the plurality of panels including these reliability panels during the production of the first period (compared with the continuous effect random number) It is associated with a random number value. When the sub CPU 91 executes the process of step S1654 with the first period end continuous effect pattern selection table set, the sub CPU 91 performs the reliability panel selected in the process of step S1652 and the continuous effect acquired in the process of step S1642. The continuous effect pattern of 1 is selected by reading out the continuous effect pattern corresponding to the random number from the continuous effect pattern selection table for ending the first period.

  In addition, in the continuation effect pattern selection table for the second period end, each of the "Chara A" panel, the "Chara B" panel, and the "Chara C" panel, which are reach panels that can be stopped at the end of the second period effect. , And a plurality of continuous presentation patterns (a variation pattern of panels) that define how the plurality of panels including these reach panels are varied during the presentation of the second period (compared to the continuous presentation random number) It is associated with a random number value. When the sub CPU 91 executes the process of step S1654 while setting the second period end continuous effect pattern selection table, the sub CPU 91 obtains the reach panel selected in the process of step S1650 and the continuous effect random number acquired in the process of step S1642. The continuous effect pattern of 1 is selected by reading out from the continuous effect pattern selection table for ending the second period the continuous effect pattern corresponding to.

  It should be noted that if the effect pattern (variation pattern) is to delete the panel frame 75 without stopping the panel at the end of the effect of the first period when executing the continuous effect ending in the second period, the effect of the first period is The variation pattern of the plurality of panels during presentation may be any. For this reason, the fluctuation patterns of the plurality of panels during the rendering in the first period are randomly selected, for example, by the rendering lottery using the continuous rendering random number. This is the case where the variation patterns of a plurality of panels in the first period and the second period are determined when the continuation effect ending in the third period is performed, or the continuation effect ending in the fourth period is performed The same applies to the case of determining the variation patterns of the plurality of panels in the first to third periods.

  In addition, in the continuation effect pattern selection table for the third period end, each of the "1st SP" panel, the "2nd SP" panel, and the "3rd SP" panel, which are reach panels that can be stopped at the end of the 3rd period effect. , And a plurality of continuous presentation patterns (a variation pattern of panels) which define how the plurality of panels including these reach panels are varied during the presentation of the third period (compared to the continuous presentation random number) It is associated with a random number value. When the sub CPU 91 executes the process of step S1654 with the third period end continuous effect pattern selection table set, the sub CPU 91 obtains the reach panel selected in the process of step S1647 and the continuous effect random number acquired in the process of step S1642. The continuous effect pattern of 1 is selected by reading out from the continuous effect pattern selection table for ending the third period the continuous effect pattern corresponding to.

  In addition, in the continuation effect pattern selection table for the fourth period end, the “first SPSP” panel, the “second SPSP” panel, the “third SPSP” panel, and the “second SPSP” panel, which are panels that can be stopped at the end of the fourth period. For each of the "full rotation" panels, a plurality of continuous presentation patterns (a variation pattern of panels) that define how to move a plurality of panels including these panels during presentation of the fourth period And random number values are compared. When the sub CPU 91 executes the process of step S1654 while setting the fourth term continuation effect pattern selection table, the sub CPU 91 obtains the reach panel selected in the process of step S1644 and the continuous effect random number acquired in the process of step S1642. The continuous effect pattern of 1 is selected by reading out from the continuous effect pattern selection table for ending the fourth period the continuous effect pattern corresponding to.

  As described above, when the sub CPU 91 selects one continuous effect pattern relating to the continuous effect, the sub CPU 91 sets information indicating the continuous effect pattern in the sub RAM 93 as setting information of the continuous effect (step S1655). In the case of executing the continuation effect, the variation start command including the setting information of the continuation effect is transmitted to the image sound control board 100 (and the lamp control board 120), whereby the continuation effect of the effect pattern set by the sub CPU 91 is realized It will be done.

  When the sub CPU 91 executes the process of step S1655, it is determined that the fluctuation effect to be executed along with the fluctuation display of the first special symbol this time is not the effect with reach (step S1640: NO), or When it is determined that the continuous effect is not to be executed (step S1641: NO), another effect pattern of the preliminary announcement effect is set (step S1656). Since the process which sets the effect pattern of this other announcement production | presentation is the same as the conventional process, detailed description here is abbreviate | omitted.

[Interrupt process by the image and sound control board 100]
Next, the interrupt processing performed in the image sound control board 100 will be described with reference to FIG. Here, FIG. 30 is a flowchart illustrating an interrupt process performed in the image and sound control board 100. The image and sound control board 100 repeatedly executes the series of processes illustrated in FIG. 30 every predetermined time (for example, 33 milliseconds) in the normal operation except for special cases such as power on and off. .

  First, the image sound control CPU 101 executes an image display control process for controlling the image display on the display screen 70 based on the command received from the sub control board 90 (step S71). The image display control process will be described in detail later with reference to FIG.

  Subsequent to the process of step S71, the image sound control CPU 101 executes effect sound output control processing for causing the speaker 38 to output various effect sounds in synchronization with or asynchronously with the screen display performed on the display screen 70. (Step S73).

  Following the process of step S73, the image sound control CPU 101 executes a data transmission control process (step S74). Specifically, data on image sound control performed in the image sound control board 100 is transmitted to the sub control board 90. On the other hand, the sub control board 90 transfers the data received from the image and sound control board 100 to the lamp control board 120. Thereby, the frame lamp 37, the panel lamp 5, the movable decorative member 14, the first effect button lamp 352, the second effect button lamp 362 and the like are controlled so as to be synchronized with the effects performed by the display screen 70 and the speaker 38. Ru.

[Image display control processing by image sound control board 100]
FIG. 31 is a detailed flowchart of the image display control process in step S71 of FIG. First, the image sound control CPU 101 determines whether a command transmitted from the sub control board 90 has been received (step S711). Here, if it is determined that the command has not been received (step S711: NO), the process proceeds to step S73.

  On the other hand, when determining that the command from the sub control board 90 has been received (step S711: YES), the image sound control CPU 101 sets setting information included in the command in the control RAM 103 (step S712). Then, based on the setting information set in the control RAM 103, it is determined how the effect image should be displayed on the display screen 70, and a display list for controlling the drawing processing of the VDP 104 is created and a predetermined area of the control RAM 103 is generated. (Step S713), and the display list is set in the display list storage area of the VRAM 106 (step S714). As the VDP 104 executes the drawing processing based on the display list set in the display list storage area, the effect display instructed from the sub control board 90 is realized.

(Modified example of panel display)
FIG. 32 is a screen view for explaining a modification regarding display of a panel. In the present embodiment, the case has been described by way of example in which a plurality of panels are variably displayed (scrolled) during effects in each of the first to fourth periods. On the other hand, in another embodiment, a configuration is adopted in which a plurality of panels are displayed side by side (in a stopped state without fluctuation), and effects corresponding to the panels selected and displayed finally are executed. It is also good.

  For example, as illustrated in FIG. 32A, the “chance” panel, the “2UP” panel, the “super heat” panel, and the “super heat up” panel are displayed side by side, as shown in FIG. Panels are highlighted in order in the order of “chance” panel, “super heat” panel, “super heat up” panel, “2 UP” panel as illustrated in FIG. It is mentioned as an example that the effect corresponding to is performed.

  In the case of adopting such a configuration, any number of panels may be displayed on the display screen 70. For example, two panels may be displayed or six panels may be displayed. .

[Configuration and effect of gaming machine 1]
Note that the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment has the following configuration, and by having the configuration, the following operational effects can be achieved.

The gaming machine 1 is
Determining means for determining whether or not to execute a special game advantageous to the player (for example, the main CPU 81 executing the jackpot determination process in step S308 of FIG. 20);
Special game execution means for executing the special game when it is determined that the special game is to be performed by the determination means (for example, the main CPU 81 for executing the special winning opening / closing control process in step S6 of FIG. 17);
It comprises effect control means (for example, sub CPU 91, image sound control CPU 101, lamp CPU 121) for controlling an effect based on the judgment result of the judgment means,
The effect control means is
It is possible to carry out continuous effects (see, for example, FIGS. 13 to 15) that can be continued multiple times,
A notification effect (for example, a reach panel (for example, FIG. 11, for example, FIG. 11) for notifying that a predetermined effect (for example, reach effect: see FIG. 6) is performed when the effect of any of the continuation effects is being executed. It is possible to execute the effect of stopping (B) to (D)).
When the notification effect is not performed, the continuous effect being performed is continued even in the next round (see, for example, FIGS. 13F to 13H).

  According to this configuration, when the notification effect is not executed, the continuous effect being executed is continued even at the next time. Therefore, it is possible for the player to recognize whether or not the continuation effect is continued in the next time based on the presence or absence of the notification effect, and the continuation effect is continued in the next time. It is possible to execute a highly entertaining presentation capable of making it possible to expect that the notification presentation is not performed for the player who expects the event.

  Further, if the continuation effect being executed is continued to the next time, the special game is easier to be executed than when the continuation effect is ended this time (for example, see FIG. 10).

  According to this configuration, when the continuation effect is continued in the next round, the special game is easier to be executed than in the case where the continuation effect is ended this time. For this reason, it is possible to improve the player's sense of expectation for the special game to be executed by continuing the continuation effect to the next time, and as a result, it is possible to obtain a high effect effect. .

Further, the effect control means is
The first notification effect (for example, "character A" panel (see FIG. 11B) for notifying that the first predetermined effect (for example, character A reach: see FIG. 6E) is executed as the notification effect. And a second notification effect (for example, “1st SPSP” panel (FIG. 11) for notifying that the second predetermined effect (for example, the first SPSP reach: see FIG. 6G) is executed. It is possible to perform the effect of stopping the main function (see (D)).
When the second notification effect is executed, the special game is easier to be executed than when the first notification effect is executed.

  According to this configuration, there are a case where the first notification effect is executed and a case where the second notification effect is executed, and the special game is easier to be executed in the latter case than in the former case. . Therefore, for example, even when the continuation effect ends at this time, by executing the second notification effect, it is possible to improve the player's expectation for the special game to be executed, and the continuation effect is It is possible to effectively suppress the decline in interest when it is finished this time.

[Other modifications]
The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and may be, for example, the following mode. That is, in the above embodiment, when a plurality of panels are variably displayed and a panel (reach panel) indicating execution of reach effect is finally stopped, the ongoing effect being executed is ended without continuing until the next period Explained the case of performing the suggested reach effect. On the other hand, in the other embodiment, during the rendering for a certain period, the rendering display for notifying the execution of the reach rendering (for example, the rendering for establishing the reach) is executed instead of displaying the plurality of panels. If there is not, the continuous effect being executed is continued until the next period, and if the effect display for notifying the execution of the reach effect is executed, the configuration such that the continuous effect being executed is not continued until the next period is ended It is possible to adopt.

  Moreover, in the present embodiment, when continuous effect ends in the second period, execution of character reach with relatively low jackpot reliability is notified, and when continuous effect ends in the third period, jackpot reliability Is notified of the execution of the SP reach where the medium level is medium, and when the continuous presentation ends in the fourth period, the period of the continuous presentation is notified such that the execution of the SPSP reach with relatively high jackpot reliability is notified It explained the case where jackpot reliability of development destination differs depending on whether it continues until On the other hand, in another embodiment, for example, the jackpot reliability of the development destination notified when the continuous effect ends in the second period, and the development notified when the continuous effect ends in the third period You may employ | adopt the structure that the former big hit reliability and the big hit reliability of the development destination notified when continuation presentation complete | finishes in a 4th period are mutually the same. For example, a configuration in which the execution of the normal reach is notified regardless of which period the continuous rendering ends is given as an example.

  Further, in the present embodiment, even when each panel illustrated in FIG. 11 is displayed, the case is described where development to reach effect corresponding to the panel is not performed unless the panel is fully stopped. In a form, when a certain panel is displayed, you may employ | adopt the structure by which it always develops to the presentation notified by the panel.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the case has been described in which a plurality of suggested images are variably displayed in all periods from the first period to the fourth period, but in the other embodiments, a partial period of these four periods A configuration may be adopted in which a plurality of suggestion images are variably displayed only for, and a plurality of suggestion images are not variably displayed for the remaining period. Further, in the present embodiment, the case where the continuous effect is the effect performed during the variable display of the first special symbol is described as an example, but the continuous effect is the effect performed during the variable display of the second special symbol, It may be an effect performed during the jackpot game.

  In the above embodiment, although the present invention is applied to one type of pachinko machine called so-called probability change loop type, the present invention is applied to one type of pachinko machine called so-called ST machine, The present invention may be applied to other game machines such as a so-called 1 type 2 type mixed type pachinko game machine.

  Further, the configuration of the gaming machine 1 and the operation modes of the respective members described in the above embodiment are merely examples, and it goes without saying that the present invention can be realized even with other configurations and operation modes. Further, the order of processing in the flowchart described above, setting values, random numbers, threshold values used for determination and the like are merely examples, and other orders or values may be used without departing from the scope of the present invention. It goes without saying that The drawings and the like exemplified in the above embodiment are merely examples, and may be other aspects.

  1 gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine), 7 image display devices, 21 first starting opening, 22 second starting opening, 23 opening and closing members, 26 first large winning opening, 28 second large winning opening, 35 first effect button, 36 second effect button, 41 first special symbol display, 42 second special symbol display, 70 display screen, 80 main control board, 81 main CPU, 90 sub control board, 91 sub CPU, 100 image sound control board, DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 101 image sound control CPU, 120 lamp control board, 121 lamp CPU, 211 1st starting opening sensor, 221 2nd starting opening sensor, 351 1st effect button detection sensor, 352 1st effect button lamp, 353 vibration motor, 361 first 2 effect button detection sensor, 362 second effect button lamp.

Claims (3)

A determination unit that determines whether or not to execute a special game advantageous to the player;
Special game execution means for executing the special game when it is determined that the special game is to be performed by the determination means;
And effect control means for controlling an effect based on the determination result of the determination means;
The effect control means is
It is possible to carry out continuous effects that can be continued several times,
It is possible to execute a notification effect of notifying that a predetermined effect is to be performed when the effect of any of the continuous effects is being performed,
A gaming machine characterized in that, when the notification effect is not executed, the continuous effect being executed is continued even at the next time.   The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the special game is more easily performed if the continuous effect being executed is continued to the next time than when the continuous effect is ended at this time. . The effect control means is
As the notification effect, it is possible to execute a first notification effect for notifying that a first predetermined effect is executed, and a second notification effect for notifying that a second predetermined effect is executed,
3. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the special game is more easily performed when the second notification effect is executed than when the first notification effect is executed. .

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