JP2019093307A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of executing a performance with high amusement.SOLUTION: A game machine 1, when it is determined whether or not to execute a special game advantageous to a player, variably displays special patterns and then statically displays special patterns indicating a result of the determination. The game machine 1 can store setting information indicating a fact that a performance display image to which a performance pattern is superposed has to be changed according to input to input means in an effective period, and when the setting information is stored, the performance display image being displayed is changed, and when setting information is not stored, the performance display image being displayed is continuously displayed.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 13

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 wins in the starting opening, and the symbol indicating the result of the above determination is displayed after fluctuating display. Stop display. Among gaming machines of this type, there are machines which perform various effects during the variable display of the above-mentioned symbols (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP, 2016-163824, A

  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.

A gaming machine according to a first aspect of the present invention for solving the above-mentioned problems is:
An input means capable of input by the player;
A determination unit that determines whether or not to execute a special game advantageous to the player;
Symbol display control means for causing a special symbol to be variably displayed on a predetermined symbol display means after the determination is made, and for displaying a special symbol indicating the result of the determination in a stopped state;
And effect control means for controlling the execution of the effect;
The effect control means is
While the variable symbol of the special symbol is displayed, the effect symbol indicating the result of the determination and the effect display image on which the symbol is displayed are displayed on the predetermined image display means.
It is possible to store setting information indicating that the effect display image needs to be changed according to an input to the input unit during an effective period in which the input to the input unit is valid.
When the setting information is stored, the effect display image being displayed is changed, and when the setting information is not stored, the effect display image being displayed can be continuously displayed. It is said that.

A gaming machine according to a second aspect of the present invention is the gaming machine according to the first aspect, wherein
Holding means capable of holding the right of the judgment;
The system further comprises a pre-judgment means for pre-judging whether to execute the special game before the judgment is made on the right held by the holding means.
The effect control means is
Based on the result of the prior determination, the effect display image being displayed can be changed to another effect display image that expects the special game to be executed,
During the effective period, an input promotion effect for prompting the player to make an input to the input means is executed,
While the other effect display image is being displayed, the input promotion effect is not performed.

A gaming machine according to a third invention is the gaming machine according to the first invention or the second invention,
The effect control means is
A hit notification effect notifying that it is determined that the special game is to be performed by the determination means,
Loss notification effect notifying that it is determined that the special game is not performed by the determination means;
With the first reach production,
It is possible to execute a second reach effect that is more likely to be executed in the hit notification effect than the first reach effect,
When the lost notification effect is executed in the first reach effect, the effect display image is continuously displayed, while when the lost notification effect is executed in the second reach effect, the effect display image It is characterized by changing.

A gaming machine according to a fourth aspect of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any of the first to third aspects of the present invention,
The effect control means is
It is possible to execute a suggestion effect that suggests that the special game may be executed,
It is characterized in that, during the display of the effect display image after the change, the suggestion effect which is not executed during the display of the effect display image before the change can be executed.

  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 An explanatory view for explaining the flow of the effect in the normal gaming state Screen diagram for explaining the background image displayed in the normal gaming state An explanatory view for explaining a change of a background image in a normal gaming state Explanatory drawing for demonstrating the feature of each background image Time chart for explaining background change presentation 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 showing a specific example of selective reception effects Screen drawing showing a concrete example of normal background change 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 the sensor detection process in step S2 of FIG. Detailed flowchart of the prior determination process in steps S211 and S219 of FIG. Detailed flowchart of special symbol processing in step S3 of FIG. 16 Detailed flowchart of the jackpot determination process in step S308 of FIG. Detailed flowchart of the variation pattern selection process in step S309 of FIG. Detailed flowchart of the special figure stop process in step S317 in FIG. 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 the operation accepting process in step S40 of FIG. Detailed Flowchart of Command Reception Processing in Step S10 of FIG. 24 Detailed flowchart of pending command reception process in step S13 of FIG. 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. 28 Detailed Flowchart of Background Control Processing in Step S164 of FIG. 28 Detailed flowchart of advance notice pattern setting process in step S166 of FIG. 28 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. 32

  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 and left and right 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 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. 7A) . 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 determination result of the first special symbol determination is "losing" and the reach effect is not performed, the three rendering symbols indicating the open side (for example, "629") are pseudo-stopped to notify the loss. As the first special symbol, the lost symbol is stopped and displayed, these three effect symbols are finally stopped. As described above, when it is determined that the big hit game is not performed, the three stop symbols indicating the lost loss or the missing effect are simulatedly stopped and then the main stop is performed to notify the lost (the big hit game is not executed) 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 (see FIG. 2) 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. 6 (K)) 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, the display object and the hold icon constituting the hold icon display area 71 are displayed during the effect before reach and during the normal short reach described later, while the normal long reach, the first SP reach, With the development of the reach effect to the second SP reach and SPSP reach, a configuration is adopted in which the display object and the hold icon constituting the hold icon display area 71 are erased from the display screen 70 (see FIG. 7).

  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.

[Flow of production accompanying variable display of the first special symbol]
Next, with reference to FIG. 6, the flow of effects accompanying the variable 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.

  When the first special symbol determination is executed in the normal gaming state, the first special symbol is variably displayed on the first special symbol display 41, and the first special symbol indicating the result of the first special symbol judgment is stop displayed. Ru. On the other hand, on the display screen 70, as the variable display of the first special symbol is started, the variable display of three symbol rows in the rendering symbol display area 73 is started (see FIG. 6A). . Specifically, in the effect symbol display area 73, for example, a part of the symbol array of effect symbols in which the numerals “1” to “9” are continuously written in the vertical direction from the bottom to the top 3 in the horizontal direction As the variable display of the first special symbols starts being displayed in a row, the scroll display of three symbol rows is started so that these symbol rows scroll from the top to the bottom (FIG. 7 (FIG. See A).

  Here, when the determination result of the first special symbol equivalence determination performed at the time of the variable display start of the first special symbol is "loss", and it is determined not to perform the reach effect, the variation of the first special symbol In the end of the display, the false notification to stop the three production symbols that show loose eyes (for example, "458") and to stop these three production symbols as the first special symbol is stopped and displayed. An effect is performed (see FIG. 6 (B)).

  On the other hand, when the result of the first special symbol suitability determination is a "big hit", or when it is determined to perform reach effect of what is "loss", for example, during the variation display of the first special symbol In the symbol display area 73, a pre-reach effect is performed in which the left symbol is pseudo-stopped on the effective line, and the symbol row in the right row is scrolled at low speed so that the right symbol common to the left symbol moves on the effective line. (See FIG. 6 (C)). And as a result of this pre-reach effect being performed, when the left symbol and the right symbol in common are pseudo-stopped on the effective line, reach is established (see FIG. 6 (D)).

  In this way, when the rendering symbol common to the left symbol and the right symbol is pseudo-stopped and reach is established, the rendering symbol common to these rendering symbols (reach symbols) is stopped on the effective line in the middle row Reach effect to make people expect is performed. In this embodiment, as illustrated in FIG. 6 as a reach effect that can be executed along with the variable display of the first special symbol in the normal gaming state, a normal short reach, a normal long reach, a first SP reach, a second SP reach , And five kinds of reach effects of SPSP reach are prepared.

  The normal short reach (see FIG. 6E) is the reach effect with the lowest jackpot reliability among the five types of reach effects (for example, jackpot reliability: about 2%). The normal short reach is a reach effect in which the effect execution time is shorter than that of the normal long reach described later, and when the reach is established, the normal short reach is usually performed. When this normal short reach is performed, the scroll speed of the symbol row in the middle row gradually decreases when the reach is established, and the same middle symbol or reach symbol as the reach symbol is formed between the left symbol and the right symbol forming the reach. Scrolling display of the middle symbol row is performed to simulate the middle symbol different from the second symbol.

  Here, when the change production pattern for reporting the drop in normal short reach is set, the drop notification production (performing notification effect or loss notification effect) is performed at the end of the normal short reach (see FIG. 6F). . Specifically, when the determination result of the first special symbol determination of this time is "big hit", by falsely stopping the same middle symbol as the reach symbol on the effective line, the scorpion eye (for example, "222") is After pseudo-stopping the effect pattern to be shown, a hit notification effect is performed in which the effect pattern is directly stopped. On the other hand, when the determination result of the first special symbol determination of this time is "loss", the effect indicating a reach loss eye (for example, "232") by falsely stopping the middle symbol different from the reach symbol on the effective line. After falsely stopping the symbols, a lost notification effect is performed in which these effect symbols are directly stopped.

  On the other hand, in the case where a change effect pattern that develops from normal short reach to another reach effect is set, the following effects are performed. For example, when a variation effect pattern is set that develops a normal short reach (see FIG. 6E) to a normal long reach (see FIG. 6G) and reports a drop on the normal long reach. At the end of the reach, a predetermined development suggestion effect that suggests the development to the normal long reach is performed, and high-speed scrolling of the middle row of design rows is resumed, and the reach effect develops to the normal long reach. In this normal long reach, for example, effect display is performed in which a predetermined character expects pattern alignment in the central region of the display screen 70.

  In addition, normal long reach is reach production with the next largest hit reliability in normal hit reach among the above five types of reach effects (for example, jackpot reliability: about 2%), and in most cases, normal long reach From absence to other reach effects, loss notification effect (see Fig. 6 (F)) is performed in the normal long reach, but if the determination result of the first special symbol determination of this time is a big win, the normal long reach In some cases, a notice effect (see FIG. 6F) may be performed. In addition, when a variation effect pattern that develops from normal long reach to another reach effect (in the present embodiment, the first SP reach or SPSP reach) is set, the normal long reach from the first SP reach (FIG. 6 (H) Reach presentation will be developed to see) or SPSP reach (see FIG. 6 (K)).

  Here, the first SP reach is a reach effect that has the second highest jackpot reliability next to normal long reach (for example, jackpot reliability: about 11%), and when developing from the normal long reach to the first SP reach, Production is performed. That is, high-speed scrolling of the symbol row in the middle row is resumed after the same middle symbol as the reach symbol passes on the effective line, and the reach symbol (left symbol and right symbol) that is pseudo stopped on the effective line is in reach condition While being reduced while moving to the upper left region and the upper right region of the display screen 70 (see FIG. 7D). Then, the first SP reach effect image is displayed in the central region of the display screen 70, and a predetermined effect display for expecting a jackpot is performed.

  On the other hand, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the case of developing from the normal short reach (see FIG. 6E) to the above first SP reach (see FIG. 6H) without passing through the normal long reach, SPSP reach from normal short reach to second SP reach (see Fig. 6 (I)) without passing through normal long reach or from normal short reach to without normal long reach (Fig. 6 (K) It may develop directly to

  Here, the second SP reach is a reach effect in which the jackpot reliability is slightly higher than the first SP reach (for example, jackpot reliability: about 12%), and when developing from the normal short reach to the second SP reach, Production is performed. That is, high-speed scrolling of the symbol row in the middle row is resumed after the same middle symbol as the reach symbol passes on the effective line, and the reach symbol (left symbol and right symbol) that is pseudo stopped on the effective line is in reach condition While being reduced while moving to the upper left region and the upper right region of the display screen 70 (see FIG. 7E). Then, the second SP reach effect image is displayed in the central area of the display screen 70, and a predetermined effect display for expecting a jackpot is performed.

  By the way, although the effect display which makes a big hit expect with 1st SP reach and 2nd SP reach is performed by the same screen configuration, these reach effects are mutually different in the contents of the effect. Specifically, in the first SP reach, when the player character prevents attacking the enemy character, it becomes a big hit, and conversely, if the player character can not prevent the attack of the enemy character, the effect display will be a loss. One second SP reach is configured as a mission effect, and if the player's own character succeeds in the mission, it will be a big hit, and conversely, if it fails in the mission, there will be an effect display that will be a loss.

  When developed into the first SP reach and the second SP reach, since the jackpot reliability of these reach effects is relatively low, the direction of the lost notification effect is hit in the hit notification effect (see FIG. 6 (J)) and the notification effect is produced It is easier to execute. For this reason, when developing into the first SP reach or the second SP reach, the player is expected to develop into the SPSP reach (see FIG. 6 (K)) as in the case of developing into the normal long reach. Become.

  Here, SPSP reach (FIG. 6 (K)) is the reach effect with the highest jackpot reliability among the five types of reach effects. In the present embodiment, as exemplified in FIG. 6, when developing directly to SPSP reach immediately after reaching the reach (see FIGS. 6D and 6K), the normal short reach and the normal long reach are used. To develop into SPSP reach (see (E), (G), and (K)) and to develop into SPSP reach via the normal short reach and the first SP reach (Figure 6 (E)) , (H) and (K)), and when developing into SPSP reach via the normal short reach and the second SP reach (see FIGS. 6 (E), (I) and (K)), normal There is a case where it develops directly from short reach to SPSP reach (see FIG. 6 (E) and (K)).

  Although detailed description is omitted, in SPSP reach, a SPSP reach effect image is displayed on the display screen 70 (refer to FIG. 7F), and battle effect in which the own character and the enemy character battle is executed. If the determination result of the first special symbol determination at this time is a big hit, the victory effect and the hit notification effect that the own character wins the enemy character is executed, and if it is a loss, the one character loses the enemy character. An effect and a loss notification effect are executed.

[About screen configuration]
FIG. 7 is a screen view for explaining the background image displayed in the normal gaming state. When the first special symbol determination corresponding to the first pending icon displayed in the pending icon display area 71 is executed in the normal gaming state, the first special symbol is variably displayed, and the determination result of the first special symbol determination The first special symbol indicating is displayed stopped. 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 shift processing is performed to shift the remaining hold icons displayed in the hold icon display area 71 to the icon display area 72 side in the hold icon display area 71, and High-speed scroll display of the three symbol rows in the effect symbol display area 73 is started (see FIG. 7A).

  Immediately after the high speed scroll of these three symbol rows is started, part of the effect symbols of the three symbol rows are displayed in the effect symbol display area 73, and part of the effect symbols of these three symbol rows are superimposed. A predetermined background image (for example, a normal background image) is displayed in the entire area of the display screen 70 so as to be displayed (see FIG. 7A). At that time, since part of the effect symbols of the three symbol rows are displayed in a translucent manner, the player can visually recognize the background image through the portion of the effect symbols of the three symbol rows. Note that FIG. 7A exemplifies a state in which a normal background image (hereinafter abbreviated as “normal background”) is displayed in the entire area of the display screen 70, but in the entire area of the display screen 70. When a chance background image (hereinafter, abbreviated as "chance background": see FIG. 8) is displayed or the entire area of the display screen 70 is abbreviated as a hot background image (hereinafter, "super hot background": Fig. 8 Refer to) may be displayed. These background images will be described later in detail based on FIGS. Further, in the “superimposed display” in the present embodiment, the second display image (here, the background image) can be viewed through the first display image (here, part of the effect pattern of the three translucent symbol rows). In addition to the case where the first display image is superimposed and displayed on the second display image, the first display image (for example, opaque effect pattern, cut-in image described later) on the second display image (for example, background image) Are not actually overlapping (there is no second display image behind the first display image), but, for example, the first display is displayed on the second display image by drawing each display image based on perspective. This also includes the case where the display appears as if the images overlap.

  Next, the scroll speeds of the three symbol rows may gradually decrease, and reach may be established to develop into a normal short reach (see FIG. 6E). As described above, when the normal short reach is developed, the background image (for example, the normal background) displayed on the display screen 70 before the reach is established is continuously displayed, and the background image is displayed, A predetermined effect display related to the normal short reach is performed.

  In the present embodiment, the background image displayed during the normal short reach will be continuously displayed until the end of the normal short reach by way of example. However, the normal short reach can be developed to other reach effects. In the case of performing the normal short reach, the background image may be changed to another effect image. For example, when reach production develops from a normal short reach to a normal long reach (see FIG. 6G), the background image is changed to a long suggestion image that suggests a normal long reach in the middle of the normal short reach, When reach production develops from the normal short reach to the first SP reach (see FIG. 6H), the background image is changed to the first SP suggested image that suggests the first SP reach in the middle of the normal short reach, and the normal When reach effects develop from short reach to second SP reach (see FIG. 6 (I)), the configuration is such that the background image is changed to a second SP suggested image that suggests second SP reach in the middle of normal short reach. An example is given.

  On the other hand, during the normal long reach developed from the normal short reach, as illustrated in FIG. 7C, the reach symbol (for example, 3 symbols on the left and 3 symbols on the right) is on the effective line in the effect symbol display area 73 A predetermined normal long reach effect image is displayed on the entire area of the display screen 70 in the state of pseudo stop. As a result, during the normal long reach, an effect display is performed in which a predetermined character is expected to have a uniform pattern in the central region of the display screen 70.

  In the present embodiment, the background image displayed before reaching the reach is continuously displayed during the normal short reach, but the other reach effect image is the entire display screen 70 during the other reach effects. Displayed in the area. In this manner, when a dedicated reach effect image is displayed for each reach effect, when the effect image that constitutes the on hold icon or the on hold icon display area 71 that is not directly related to the current fluctuation effect is displayed, the reach effect image is displayed. This may reduce the visibility of, and as a result, the interest of each reach effect may be reduced. Therefore, in the present embodiment, during the normal long reach, during the first SP reach, during the second SP reach, and during the SPSP reach, effect icons constituting the hold icon and the hold icon display area 71 (here, pedestals of the respective hold icons) ) Is not displayed (see FIG. 7 (C) to (F)).

  Subsequently, during the first SP reach, as illustrated in FIG. 7 (D), the left symbol constituting the reach symbol is small and displayed pseudo stop in the upper left region of the display screen 70, and constitutes the reach symbol. A predetermined first SP reach effect image is displayed in the entire area of the display screen 70 in a state where the right symbol is small and displayed pseudo stop in the upper right area of the display screen 70.

  In addition, during the second SP reach, as illustrated in FIG. 7 (E), the left symbol constituting the reach symbol is small and displayed pseudo stop in the upper left region of the display screen 70, and the right constituting the reach symbol A predetermined second SP reach effect image is displayed in the entire area of the display screen 70 in a state in which the symbol is small and displayed pseudo stop in the upper right area of the display screen 70.

  In addition, during SPSP reach, as illustrated in FIG. 7 (F), the left symbol constituting the reach symbol is small and displayed pseudo stop in the upper left region of the display screen 70, and the right symbol constituting the reach symbol A predetermined SPSP reach effect image is displayed in the entire area of the display screen 70 in a state where the pseudo stop display is small and small in the upper right area of the display screen 70.

  In addition, although it does not appear in the figure, the character image is displayed on the large effect symbol displayed in the effect symbol display area 73 as identification information (number in this embodiment) for identifying the effect symbol as another effect symbol. It has a configuration attached. On the other hand, if a character image is attached to the reach symbol displayed small in the upper left region and the upper right region of the display screen 70, the visibility of the small reach symbol may be reduced, or the interest of each reach effect may be reduced. Could even lower it. For this reason, in the present embodiment, when the reach symbols (left symbol and right symbol) are displayed on the left upper region and the upper right region of the display screen 70 with a small pseudo stop, the reach symbol without a character image is displayed. It is supposed to be done.

[Features of background image and background change]
FIG. 8 is an explanatory view for explaining a change of the background image in the normal gaming state. FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram for describing features of each background image. In the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, during a no reach effect, which is a fluctuation effect without a reach effect, during a before reach effect, when a reach is established, and during a normal short reach, a background image on which a production symbol is superimposed is displayed. The three types of background images are usually prepared: background, chance background, and hot background.

(Where each background image represents)
The normal background is classified into four types of a first normal background, a second normal background, a third normal background, and a character background (see FIG. 8). As exemplified in FIG. 9, in the present embodiment, the first normal background is a background image representing the daytime mountain state, and the second normal background is a background image representing the daytime river state, and The normal background is a background image representing the state of the sea during the daytime. The character background is a background image representing the appearance of the stage in which a predetermined character appears, and in the present embodiment, a character A background in which the character A appears, a character B background in which the character B appears, and a character C appear Three types of character background of character C background are prepared.

  The chance background in this embodiment is a background image representing the evening sky, and the intense background is a background image representing the night sky. In the present embodiment, as illustrated in FIG. 8, the background image usually changes between the first normal background, the second normal background, the third normal background, and the character background. On the other hand, when it is determined that the background change presentation is to be performed based on the result of the predetermination process described later, these normal backgrounds change to the chance background or the hot background.

(Normal background change)
In the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the background image usually changes between the first normal background, the second normal background, the third normal background, and the character normal background. Specifically, the number of times of variation which is the number of times of variation display of the first special symbol and the effect pattern performed while a certain normal background is displayed is counted, and the number of times of variation counted is a predetermined number of times For example, when reaching 15 times), the background image changes. For example, when the number of times of variation of symbol variation performed while the first normal background is displayed reaches the predetermined number, the first normal background changes to the second normal background, the third normal background, or the character background. Also, for example, when the number of times of variation of the symbol variation performed while the second normal background is displayed reaches a predetermined number, the second normal background changes to the first normal background, the third normal background, or the character background Do. Also, for example, when the number of times of variation of symbol variation performed while the third normal background is displayed reaches a predetermined number, the third normal background changes to the first normal background, the second normal background, or the character background Do. Also, for example, when the number of times of variation of the symbol variation performed while the character background is displayed reaches the predetermined number, the character background changes to the first normal background, the second normal background, or the third normal background.

  In the present embodiment, when the effect pattern is variably displayed in a state where the first normal background, the second normal background, or the third normal background is displayed, one of the characters A to C is selected. There is a case where the selection acceptance effect to be received (an example of the input promotion effect: refer to FIG. 13C) may be executed. Information indicating the selected character (in other words, character A background ~ character C) when the player operates the first effect button 35 to select one of the characters A to C during the effective period of the selective acceptance effect. Information indicating any of the backgrounds is stored as setting information indicating that the background image needs to be changed. Thus, when setting information indicating that a background change to any of the character backgrounds is necessary is stored, the first normal background, the second normal background, or the third normal background is displayed. The background image being displayed is maintained (the background image is not changed) until the number of times of variation of the performed symbol variation reaches a predetermined number. On the other hand, when the number of times of change reaches a predetermined number, the background image is changed to the character background specified based on the setting information.

  Thus, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, it is possible for the player to reserve in advance the background change to any of the character backgrounds of the character A background to the character C background by performing a predetermined operation. is there.

  On the other hand, when characters A to C by the player are not selected, that is, when background change to any of character background of character A background to character C background is not reserved, the number of times of change is a predetermined number. On the condition that the image has been reached, the background image of the transfer destination is determined based on the lottery and changes to the determined background image. For example, when the number of times of variation of symbol variation performed while the first normal background is displayed reaches a predetermined number, for selecting any of the second normal background, the third normal background, and the character background A lottery is executed, and based on the result of the lottery, the first normal background changes to a second normal background, a third normal background, or a character background. When the character background is selected, a further lottery for selecting any of character A background, character B background, and character C background is executed, and based on the result of the drawing, the first normal background is selected. , Character A background, character B background, and character C background. This means that if the number of times of variation of the symbol variation performed while the second normal background is displayed reaches a predetermined number, or if the number of variations of the symbol variation performed when the third normal background is displayed is The same applies to the case where the predetermined number of times is reached.

  By the way, when the lost notification effect is executed in a reach effect having a relatively high jackpot reliability such as the first SP reach, the second SP reach, and the SPSP reach, the player is disgusted that the hit notification effect is not executed. As a result, there is a possibility of stopping the game.

  In the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the lost notification effect is executed in the first SP reach, the second SP reach, and the SPSP reach in order to suppress the occurrence of such a problem, the number of times of change is a predetermined number. Regardless of whether it has reached or not, the background image displayed before the development of these reach effects is changed to another background image from the next symbol change of the symbol change for which these reach effects have been executed. And For example, while the first special symbol and the variation of the production pattern are displayed, the second normal background is displayed during the pre-reach production and during the normal short reach, and the second normal background is developed from the normal short reach to the second SP reach. When the background is changed to the second SP reach effect image, and the missing information effect is executed in a state where the second SP reach effect image is displayed, the next first special symbol and the start of the fluctuation display of the effect pattern , 2 Start normal background display other than normal background. In addition, for example, during the first special symbol and the variation display of the production symbol, the character A background is displayed during reach before production and during normal short reach, and when directly developing to SPSP reach immediately after the reach is established, the character A When the background is changed to the SPSP reach effect image and the loss notification effect is executed in a state where this SPSP reach effect image is displayed, the character is accompanied by the start of the next first special symbol and the change display of the effect pattern. Start display of normal background except background.

  As described above, by changing the background image, the hit notification effect is executed despite the fact that the first SP reach, the second SP reach, and the SPSP reach are easily executed compared to the normal short reach etc. It is possible to promote the switching of the feeling of the player who is disappointed without making it, and as a result, to contribute to the reduction of the player's discomfort.

<About prior judgment processing>
In the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the game ball is won in the first starting opening 21 during the variable display of the first special symbol in the normal gaming state, and the right of the first special symbol determination is suspended, Prior to the first special symbol determination being performed on the right, a prior determination process may be performed to determine whether or not to execute the jackpot game. Specifically, the main CPU 81 acquires a jackpot random number in response to the game ball winning in the first starting opening 21, and based on the acquired jackpot random number, the first special symbol is displayed at the start of variation display 1Same big hit decision processing prior to the big hit decision processing (see step S308 in Figure 19) in special symbol decision, when 1st special symbol decision is executed, it is decided whether it is decided as “big hit” Determine in advance. Also, based on the variation pattern random number acquired together with the big hit random number, the same processing as the variation pattern selection processing (see step S309 in FIG. 19) is performed, and when the first special symbol determination is executed, which variation pattern is Determine in advance whether it will be selected.

  As described above, when the main CPU 81 performs the prior determination processing in response to the right of the first special symbol determination being held, the sub control board 90 holds the pending command including the prior determination information indicating the prior determination result. Send. On the other hand, the sub CPU 91 determines whether or not to execute the background change effect for changing the background image based on the prior determination information included in the hold command. Then, when it is determined that the background change effect is to be performed, it is determined which change pattern is to be used to change the background image, and the image sound control board 100 is caused to execute the background change effect based on the determination result.

(About background change presentation based on the pre-judgment result)
In the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the background change effect of the first change pattern (see FIG. 10A) in which the normal background is changed to the chance background as the background change effect based on the above-mentioned predetermination result Background change rendering of the second change pattern to change to intense hot background (see FIG. 10 (B)) and third to change this chance background to intense hot background after changing the normal background to chance background It is possible to execute background change presentation (see FIG. 10C) of the change pattern.

  FIG. 10 is a time chart for explaining the background change effect, and FIG. 10 (A) is a time chart for explaining the background change effect of the first change pattern. The "winning timing" in Fig. 10 (A) (the same applies to (B) and (C) in Fig. 10) is that the game ball wins the first starting opening 21 while the first special symbol (and the rendering symbol) is variably displayed. It means the timing of In addition, “pre-reading target fluctuation” in FIG. 10 (A) (the same applies to FIGS. (B) and (C)) is based on the fact that the game ball has won the first starting opening 21 at the above “winning timing”. It means the fluctuation display of the first special symbol (and the effect symbol) to be performed, and also means the symbol fluctuation corresponding to the right of the first special symbol judgment for which the prior judgment processing that triggered the execution of the background change effect was performed. ing.

  As exemplified in FIG. 10 (A), during the variable display of the first special symbol (and the effect symbol), the game ball is won in the first starting opening 21 and the pre-judging process is executed according to the winning. When it is determined to execute the background change presentation of the first change pattern based on the result, the following presentation is performed. That is, for example, while the background is normally displayed on the display screen 70 in the above "winning timing", the display of the chance background is started with the start of the next variable display of the first special symbol (and the effect symbol). Is started (see FIG. 10A). The display of the chance background is continued until the display of the reach effect image is started in the "prediction target change".

  Note that FIG. 10 (A) exemplifies the case where the chance background is displayed over two variations of "pre-reading target variation" and symbol variation one before "pre-reading target variation". The chance background may not be displayed in the previous symbol variation, but may be displayed only in the "look-ahead target variation". In addition, the chance background may be displayed over three variations of "pre-reading target change", "pre-reading target change" 's symbol fluctuation one before, and "pre-reading object change" two-previous symbol fluctuation . In addition, “pre-reading target fluctuation”, “pre-reading target fluctuation” one before the symbol fluctuation, “pre-reading target fluctuation” two before the symbol fluctuation, “pre-reading target fluctuation” the three previous symbol fluctuation A chance background may be displayed over 4 changes.

  FIG. 10B is a time chart for describing the background change presentation of the second change pattern. As exemplified in FIG. 10 (B), during the variable display of the first special symbol (and the effect symbol), the game ball is won in the first starting opening 21 and the pre-judging process is executed according to the winning. When it is determined to execute the background change presentation of the second change pattern based on the result, the following presentation is performed. That is, for example, while the background is usually displayed on the display screen 70 in the above "winning timing", with the start of the next variable display of the first special symbol (and the rendering symbol), The display is started (see FIG. 10 (B)). In FIG. 10 (B), there is intense background over three variations of the symbol variation two before the "target variation for pre-reading", the symbol variation one before the "pre-target variation" and the "pre-reading variation". Is displayed, and the display of the intense background is continued until the display of the reach effect image is started in the “prefetch target change”.

  Although FIG. 10 (B) exemplifies a case in which a background of intense temperament is displayed over three variations including "variation in prefetching object," symbol variation three years before "variation in prefetching object" and There may be cases in which a background of intense temperament is displayed over two variations of the symbol variation "pre-reading target variation", the symbol variation one before "pre-reading variation", and 4 variations of "pre-reading variation". . In addition, when a background is displayed over a pattern change of one before the "target change for pre-reading" and two changes of "target change for pre-reading", or a background of high heat is displayed only with "pre-target change". In some cases.

  FIG. 10C is a time chart for explaining the background change presentation of the third change pattern. As exemplified in FIG. 10 (C), during the variable display of the first special symbol (and the effect symbol), the game ball is won in the first starting opening 21, and the pre-judging process is executed according to the winning. When it is determined to execute the background change presentation of the third change pattern based on the result, the following presentation is performed. That is, for example, while the background is normally displayed on the display screen 70 in the above "winning timing", the display of the chance background is started with the start of the next variable display of the first special symbol (and the effect symbol). Is started (see FIG. 10C). Then, the display of the intense background is started at the timing when the symbol variation one before the "target variation for prefetching" is started, and the display of the reach effect image is started in the "target variation for prefetching" The process is continued until it is done (see FIG. 10C).

  Note that FIG. 10C exemplifies a case in which the chance background changes to a hot background at the start of the symbol change that precedes the “target change for pre-reading”. On the other hand, when the chance background changes to a hot background after the start of the symbol change two days before the "target change for look-ahead", or the start of the "target change for a look-ahead" the chance background becomes intense It may change to the background.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the background is displayed is compared with the case where the chance background is displayed, the background image is more intense in the latter case than in the former case. It is configured to have a high probability of changing to the background. In other words, a selection lottery in which either the second change pattern (see FIG. 10 (B)) or the third change pattern (see FIG. 10 (C)) is selected to display the hot background in “prefetch target change”. For the third change pattern, the selection ratio is set to be higher than that of the second change pattern.

  Therefore, by changing the background image to a chance background, it is possible to effectively improve the player's expectation for the display of the intense background.

  As is clear from the description so far based on FIG. 10, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the player is expected to expect the jackpot game to be executed on the background image being displayed based on the preliminary determination result. It can be changed to another background image (chance background or intense background).

(Rich hit reliability of each background image)
As illustrated in FIG. 9, when the display of the first normal background is started, characters indicating the first normal background, such as “~ mountain stage ~” are displayed at the center of the display screen 70, for example. When the character is displayed in white, the jackpot reliability is about 3%, and when displayed in red, the jackpot reliability is about 10%. In addition, when the display of the second normal background is started, a character indicating the second normal background, such as "~ river stage ~" is displayed at the center of the display screen 70, for example, but this character is displayed in white. In the case of the jackpot reliability of about 3%, and when displayed in red, the jackpot reliability of about 10%.

  In addition, when the display of the third normal background is started, a character indicating the third normal background, such as "~ sea stage ~" is displayed at the center of the display screen 70, but this character is displayed in white. In the case of the jackpot reliability of about 3%, and when displayed in red, the jackpot reliability of about 10%. In addition, when the display of the character background is started, for example, a character indicating a character background (here, the character A background) such as "~ character A stage ~" is displayed at the center of the display screen 70. When displayed in white, the jackpot reliability is about 3%, and when displayed in red, the jackpot reliability is about 10%.

  As is clear from the above description, the background image changes to the first normal background, the second normal background, the third normal background, or the character background along with the start of the variable display of the first special symbol and the effect symbol. When the white character which shows that it is done is displayed, the probability that hit notification production is executed in fluctuation indication of that 1st special design and the production design is approximately 3% regardless of the kind of background image of the transition destination It has become. In addition, when the first special background and the second ordinary background, the third ordinary background, or a red letter indicating that the character background has been changed is displayed along with the start of the variable display of the first special symbol and the effect symbol. The probability that the informing effect is executed in the first special symbol and the variation display of the effect pattern is about 10% regardless of the type of background image to which the image is transferred.

  On the other hand, when the chance background is displayed along with the start of the "target read target change", the probability that the notification presentation effect is executed in the "read target target change" is about 14%, and the start of the "read target target change" When the background is displayed intensely along with, the probability that hit notification effect is executed in the "pre-reading target change" is about 38% (see FIG. 9).

(Without special notice)
In the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, during the variable display of the first special symbol and the effect symbol in the normal gaming state, the notice effect (an example of the suggestion effect) for giving notice that there is a possibility that the big hit game will be executed is executed. However, as illustrated in FIG. 9, when a character background that allows the player to select the type of background image (the type of character indicated by the background image) is displayed, another background image is displayed. When it is displayed, a dedicated notice that is not executed may be executed. Further, as illustrated in FIG. 9, when the intense background is displayed, a dedicated notice that is not executed when another background image is displayed may be executed.

  In the gaming machine 1 of this embodiment, when the background image of any of the first normal background to the third normal background and the chance background is changed to the character background or the hot background, the background image before the change is During the display, a dedicated notice not executed will be executed. For this reason, by performing the background change, it is possible to execute a dedicated advance notice, and it is possible to more effectively improve the enjoyment of the effect as compared to the case where the background image is simply changed.

  In the present embodiment, a common dedicated advance notice is executed as an example during display of character A background, during display of character B background, and during display of character C background. While displaying the character A background, it is possible to execute a dedicated notice that is executed only while displaying the character A background, and while displaying the character B background, it is possible to execute a dedicated notice that is performed only while displaying the character B background, While the character C background is being displayed, a configuration may be adopted in which it is possible to execute a dedicated notice that is executed only while the character C background is being displayed.

  In addition, with regard to the display of the chance background, even if a configuration capable of executing a dedicated notice common to the display of the intense background, or a configuration capable of executing a dedicated notice executed only during the display of the chance background is adopted. Good.

(BGM)
The gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment is characterized in that different background music displayed on the display screen 70 causes the speaker 38 to output mutually different BGM (variation effect sound accompanying fluctuation display of the effect symbol). Specifically, during the display of the first normal background, the first normal background BGM corresponding to the first normal background is output from the speaker 38, and during the display of the second normal background, the second normal background is displayed. A corresponding second normal background BGM is output from the speaker 38, and while the third normal background is displayed, a third normal background BGM corresponding to the third normal background is output from the speaker 38. In addition, while the character background is displayed, the character background corresponding BGM corresponding to the character background is output from the speaker 38, and while the chance background is displayed, the chance background corresponding BGM corresponding to the chance background is output from the speaker 38, During the display of the intense hot background, the intense hot background BGM corresponding to the intense hot background is output from the speaker 38.

  By adopting such a configuration, by changing the background image displayed on the display screen 70, it is possible to change the BGM output from the speaker 38 as well.

  In the present embodiment, an example is described in which the character background corresponding BGM is output from the speaker 38 in common during display of the character A background, during display of the character B background, and during display of the character C background. However, for example, while displaying the character A background, the BGM for character A background which is output only while displaying the character A background is output from the speaker 38, and while the character B background is displayed, the BGM is displayed while the character B background is displayed. The BGM for B character is output only from the speaker 38, and the BGM for C character background, which is output only while the B character C background is displayed, is output from the speaker 38. It is also good.

(Display mode of the hold icon)
Further, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the display modes (color, shape, shape, etc.) of the hold icons displayed in the hold icon display area 71 are different from each other depending on the background image displayed on the display screen 70. There is a feature that an icon is displayed. Specifically, while the first normal background is being displayed, the first normal background corresponding hold icon of the display mode corresponding to the first normal background is displayed in the hold icon display area 71, and the second normal background is displayed. The second normal background corresponding hold icon of the display mode corresponding to the second normal background is displayed in the hold icon display area 71, and while the third normal background is displayed, the second normal background corresponding hold icon is displayed in the third normal background. [3] The background icon corresponding to the background is displayed in the hold icon display area 71. In addition, while the character background is displayed, the character background corresponding hold icon of the display mode corresponding to the character background is displayed in the hold icon display area 71, and while the chance background is displayed, the display mode chance corresponding to the chance background A background correspondence holding icon is displayed in the holding icon display area 71, and a severe background holding icon with a display style corresponding to the hot background is displayed in the holding icon display area 71 while the hot background is displayed.

  By adopting such a configuration, by changing the background image displayed on the display screen 70, it is possible to change the display mode of the hold icon displayed in the hold icon display area 71 as well. .

  In the present embodiment, a common character background correspondence hold icon is displayed in the hold icon display area 71 when the character A background is displayed, when the character B background is displayed, and when the character C background is displayed. For example, while the character A background is displayed, the character A background dedicated holding icon, which is displayed only while the character A background is displayed, is displayed in the hold icon display area 71, and the character B background is displayed. Displays the hold icon dedicated to the character B background that is displayed only while displaying the character B background in the hold icon display area 71, and holds the character C background only displayed while the character C background is displayed while the character C background is displayed A configuration may be adopted in which the icon is displayed in the hold icon display area 71.

(Specific example of fluctuation production)
Next, with reference to FIGS. 11 and 12, a specific example of the fluctuation effect in the normal gaming state will be described. 11 and 12 are screen diagrams showing a specific example of the effects accompanying the variable display of the first special symbol in the normal gaming state, where the normal short reach (here, as the fluctuation pattern of the first special symbol in the normal gaming state An effect to be performed when a variation pattern for performing a loss notification effect is selected in SPSP reach (see FIG. 6K) directly developed from FIG. 6E will be described.

  In FIG. 11A, in the state where two pending icons are displayed in the pending icon display area 71 on the display screen 70, the first special symbol determination corresponding to the relevant icon displayed in the corresponding icon display area 72. In order to inform that the judgment result of is "loss", as the lost symbol is stopped and displayed as the first special symbol, the state in which the effect symbol showing the loose eye of "526" is stopped and displayed It 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, when the determination result of the first special symbol determination is “losing” and the variation presentation pattern that directly develops from the normal reach to the SPSP reach is selected as the variation pattern of the first special symbol, the following effects are produced. To be done.

  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 The hold icon shifts to the icon display area 72, and the remaining hold icons displayed in the hold icon display area 71 shift to the icon display area 72 side in the hold icon display area 71, and three symbol columns Scroll display is started (see FIGS. 11A and 11B). 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.

  In addition, in FIG. 11 (B), since the number of times of the change concerning the symbol change performed in the state where the 1st normal background was displayed has not reached the predetermined number, the display screen 70 is the same as the previous symbol change. A state in which the first normal background is displayed in the entire area of is illustrated. The display of the first normal background is continued until the end of the normal short reach (see FIGS. 11B to 11I and FIGS. 12A to 12B).

  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, then the scroll speed of the middle row of symbol rows is reduced, and the 7 symbols are pseudo-stopped as a middle symbol notifying the execution of the pseudo sequence effect (FIG. 11) (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. Along with this, the scroll display of the three symbol rows is resumed in the effect symbol display area 73 (see FIGS. 11 (D) and (E)). When the pseudo 2nd reed change production is being performed, for example, a serif announcement may be performed as in the pseudo 1st rend change production (see FIG. 11F).

  As described above, when the speech warning is executed during the second pseudo-change production, the second pseudo-link production during the variable display of the first special symbol is executed (see FIG. 11G). ). Specifically, as illustrated in FIG. 11 (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 then, 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. Along with this, the scroll display of the three symbol rows is resumed in the effect symbol display area 73 (see FIGS. 11 (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 scrolling speed of the right-handed symbol row is reduced (the same as the left symbol), and the right symbol (here, three symbols) is pseudo-stopped to achieve reach (see FIG. 11 (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, the normal short reach (see FIG. 6E) is executed (see FIG. 12A) when the same effect pattern as the left symbol and the right symbol is falsely stopped and reach is established. Specifically, as exemplified in FIG. 12 (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 are suggested to suggest development to SPSP reach (see FIG. 12 (B)). Specifically, as illustrated in FIG. 12 (B), in the process of moving to the upper left region of the display screen 70 while reducing the left three symbols, one rotation is made clockwise with the scroll direction as the axial direction. In the process of moving from the left upper area to the upper right area at the same time, while moving to the upper right area of the display screen 70 while reducing the right 3 design, rotate clockwise one turn around the scroll direction as an axial direction to the upper right area Moving. After that, the left 3 symbols are displayed as a pseudo stop in the upper left region, and the right 3 symbols are displayed as a pseudo stop in the upper right region until the end of the variation display of the first special symbol of this time (FIGS. )reference).

  Next, in the case where, for example, a group notice is performed as a notice effect for giving notice that there is a possibility of a big hit following the development effect (see FIG. 12 (B)) that suggests the development to SPSP reach as described above (See FIG. 12C). Specifically, as illustrated in FIG. 12C, 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.

  As described above, when SPSP reach is started after the development effect and the group advance notice, the SPSP reach effect image, which is an effect image according to SPSP reach, is displayed on the display screen 70 (see FIG. 12D). As a result, for example, an effect display indicating that the main character and the enemy character battle is performed. 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. 12E). 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 that gives notice that there is a sex (FIG. 12F) 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. 12G). Specifically, as exemplified in FIG. 12G, 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 the three effect symbols showing the reach loss eye and then stopping the main effect An announcement to make the user lose is performed (see FIG. 12H).

  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 "loss", the loss notification effect is performed as the operation corresponding effect, but this time When the determination result of the first special symbol determination is "big hit", as an operation-corresponding effect, a hit notification effect is performed after pseudo stop of three effect symbols showing Zoro eyes.

  In addition, since the loss notification effect is executed in the SPSP reach here, with the start of the next variation display of the first special symbol and the effect symbol, it is displayed until the end of the normal short reach in the present symbol variation The display of a background image different from the first normal background is started (see FIG. 12 (I)). In FIG. 12 (I), the third normal background and characters indicating the third normal background such as "~ sea stage ~" are displayed on the display screen 70 as a background image different from the first normal background. Is illustrated. The characters indicating the third normal background may be displayed in white characters or in red characters, and the latter is more highly reachable than the former (for example, It is easy to develop into 1SP reach, 2nd SP reach, SPSP reach), and the latter case has higher jackpot reliability than the former case (see FIG. 9).

(Specific example of selection acceptance effect)
Next, with reference to FIG. 13, a specific example of a selection acceptance effect for accepting selection of any of characters A to C corresponding to each of character A background to character C background will be described. Here, FIG. 13 is a screen view showing a specific example of the selection acceptance effect.

  The selection acceptance effect in the present embodiment is a first effect button operation promoting effect for prompting the player to operate the first effect button 35 in a state where the option of character A, the option of character B, and the option of character C are displayed. (See FIG. 13C). In the gaming machine 1, when the effective period relating to the selective reception effect ends, the highlighted option is determined as the option corresponding to the character selected by the player, and the player selects the background image. Setting information for changing to the character background is stored.

  By the way, when the reach effect is executed during the variable display of the first special symbol and the effect pattern in the normal gaming state, mostly, in the pre-reach effect, the notice effect such as the serif notice described above based on FIG. Is executed. For this reason, it is considered that when the selection acceptance effect is executed during the variable display of the first special symbol and the effect pattern accompanied by the execution of the reach effect, the advance effect is hindered.

  For this reason, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, as the variation pattern of the first special symbol, the variation time is longer than the execution time of the selective reception effect, and the variation pattern in which the reach effect is not executed is selected. It is decided to carry out selection reception effects. Specifically, when a variation pattern in which the variation time of the first special symbol is 10 seconds is selected, the selection acceptance effect is performed.

  In FIG. 13A, in the state where two pending icons are displayed in the pending icon display area 71 on the display screen 70, the first special symbol determination corresponding to the relevant icon displayed in the icon display area 72 is performed. In order to inform that the judgment result of is "lost", as the lost symbol is stopped and displayed as the first special symbol, a state in which the effect symbol indicating the loose-fit eyes of "572" is stopped and displayed It 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. First special symbol determination corresponding to the icon is executed. Then, when the determination result of the first special symbol determination is "losing" and a variation pattern capable of performing selective reception effects is selected as the variation pattern of the first special symbol, 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 The hold icon shifts to the icon display area 72, and the remaining hold icons displayed in the hold icon display area 71 shift to the icon display area 72 side in the hold icon display area 71, and three symbol columns Scroll display is started (see FIGS. 13A and 13B). When a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds) elapses after the scroll display of the three symbol rows is started, the effective period according to the selection acceptance effect is started.

  During the effective period relating to this selective acceptance effect, as exemplified in FIG. 13C, the option of character A, the option of character B, the option of character C, and a first that simulates the first effect button 35 The display screen 70 displays a single effect button image, a character "select!" Indicating the operation content of the first effect button 35, and a valid period gauge indicating the remaining time of the valid period. Further, during the selective reception effect, variable display of the effect pattern is performed in the upper right region of the display screen 70 so as not to interfere with the selective reception effect (see FIGS. 13C to 13G).

  Thus, for example, when the player operates the first effect button 35 in a state where the choice of character A is highlighted during the effective period in which various effect images relating to the selective reception effect are displayed, the character A's Instead of the option, the option of character B is highlighted (see FIGS. 13C and 13D). Further, when the player operates the first effect button 35 in a state where the option of character B is highlighted, the option of character C is highlighted instead of the option of character B (FIG. 13 (D)) And (E)). In addition, although not shown in the figure, when the player operates the first effect button 35 in a state where the option for character C is highlighted, the option for character A is highlighted instead of the option for character C. Is displayed.

  In the gaming machine 1, option information indicating an option highlighted in the selection reception effect is stored, and the option information is updated each time the first effect button 35 is operated. Then, when the effective period relating to the selection acceptance effect ends, the highlighted option is determined to be the option corresponding to the character selected by the player, and the option information is stored as setting information on the background change. Ru.

  FIG. 13F exemplifies a state in which the option of character C is highlighted when the effective period ends, and in FIG. 13G, selection of the option of character C is selected. A state in which a message “The selection of character C has been accepted!” Indicating that it has been confirmed is displayed.

  When such a series of selection acceptance effects are finished, for example, the effect symbols indicating the loose eye of “634” are pseudo-stopped, and these effect symbols are displayed as the lost symbol is stopped and displayed as the first special symbol. The main stop is performed (see FIG. 13H). FIG. 13 (I) exemplifies a state immediately after the start of the next symbol variation of the symbol variation in which the selective reception effect is performed.

  In addition, although a mode that selection reception effects are performed in the state as which the 3rd normal background (3rd normal background image) was displayed is illustrated by FIG. 13, the 1st normal background (1st normal background image) is illustrated. Alternatively, the selection acceptance effect may be performed in a state where the second normal background (second normal background image) is displayed. On the other hand, the selection acceptance effect is not executed in a state where the chance background, intense hot background, and character background are displayed.

  For example, when any character background is displayed, there is a possibility that the character background selected by the player may already be displayed. In such a case, selection reception effects are performed to any character background. It is not desirable to accept changes in Therefore, while the character background is being displayed, the selection acceptance effect is not performed even if the variation pattern of the first special symbol capable of executing the selection acceptance effect is selected.

  Also, if the chance background is displayed, the chance background may change to a hot background. And the chance background and the intense atatsu background are displayed when the jackpot reliability is relatively high, that is, when the judgment result of the first special symbol judgment in the normal gaming state is the "big hit", or Even in this case, the variation pattern of the first special symbol, which has a relatively long variation time, is selected, and therefore, under such circumstances, the visibility of the chance background or the intense background is reduced, or It is not preferable to execute a selection acceptance effect that may reduce the interest of the advance effect indicating that the jackpot reliability is high. Therefore, as described above, in addition to the display of the character background, the selection acceptance effect is not executed even while the display of the chance background or the intense background is displayed.

(Specific example of normal background change)
Next, with reference to FIG. 14, a specific example of a normal background change that is not based on the preliminary determination result will be described. Here, FIG. 14 is a screen view showing a specific example of a normal background change. In the following description, setting information indicating that the background change to the character C background is necessary is stored in advance based on the operation of the first effect button 35 for the selective reception effect, and the third normal background (third A specific example of the background change performed when the number of times of change of the symbol change performed in the state where the normal background image is displayed reaches the predetermined number will be described.

  In FIG. 14A, in the state where three pending icons are displayed in the pending icon display area 71 on the display screen 70, the first special symbol determination corresponding to the relevant icon displayed in the icon display area 72 is performed. In order to inform that the judgment result of is "lost", as the lost symbol is stopped and displayed as the first special symbol, a state in which the effect symbol indicating the loose-painted eyes of "361" is stopped and displayed It is illustrated. In addition, the third normal background is displayed during the stop display of the effect pattern indicating the “361” discolored eyes (see FIG. 14A).

  As described above, when a predetermined determination time (in the present embodiment, 0.6 seconds) elapses after the lost symbol is stopped and displayed as the first special symbol, the earliest one displayed in the hold icon display area 71 First special symbol determination corresponding to the hold icon is executed, and variable display of the first special symbol is started. On the other hand, on the display screen 70, as the variable display of the first special symbol is started, the foremost hold icon displayed in the hold icon display area 71 is shifted to the icon display area 72. Shift processing is performed to shift the remaining pending icons (in this case, two pending icons) displayed in the pending icon display area 71 to the icon display area 72 side in the pending icon display area 71. High-speed scroll display of the three symbol rows in the symbol display area 73 is started (see FIGS. 14A and 14B).

  In addition, here, since the number of times of variation of the symbol variation performed while the third normal background is displayed has not reached the predetermined number, the third normal background is displayed as in the previous symbol variation (see FIG. 14 (A) and (B)).

  Here, the determination result of the first special symbol determination performed at the start of the variation display of the first special symbol is "loss", and as the variation pattern of the first special symbol, the variation time at which the reach effect is not performed is short When a pattern (for example, a fluctuation pattern having a fluctuation time of 8 seconds) is selected, for example, the effect design showing a loose eye of “532” is pseudo-stopped, and the first special symbol notifying loss is stopped and displayed. With this, the effect pattern showing these loose eyes is stopped (see FIG. 14 (C)).

  Next, the lost symbol is displayed as a stop as the first special symbol, and a predetermined determination time (0.6 seconds in the present embodiment) has elapsed since the effect symbol showing the loose eyes of "532" is stopped. Then, the first special symbol determination corresponding to the first pending icon displayed in the pending icon display area 71 is executed, and the variable display of the first special symbol is started. On the other hand, on the display screen 70, as the variable display of the first special symbol is started, the foremost hold icon displayed in the hold icon display area 71 is shifted to the icon display area 72. Shift processing is performed to shift the remaining reserved icons (here, one reserved icon) displayed in the reserved icon display area 71 to the icon display area 72 side in the reserved icon display area 71, and effects are also displayed. High-speed scroll display of three symbol rows in the symbol display area 73 is started (see FIGS. 14 (C) and (D)).

  Also here, the third normal background is displayed in the same manner as the previous symbol change, since the number of times of change of the symbol change performed in the state where the third normal background is displayed has not reached the predetermined number. 14 (C) and (D)).

  Here, the determination result of the first special symbol determination performed at the start of the variation display of the first special symbol is "loss", and as the variation pattern of the first special symbol, the variation time at which the reach effect is not performed is short When a pattern (for example, a fluctuation pattern with a fluctuation time of 12 seconds) is selected, for example, the effect design showing the loose eyes of “841” is pseudo-stopped, and the first special symbol notifying a loss is stopped and displayed. With this, the effect pattern indicating these loose eyes is stopped (see FIG. 14 (E)).

  Subsequently, while the lost symbol is stopped and displayed as the first special symbol, a predetermined determination time (0.6 seconds in the present embodiment) has elapsed since the effect symbol showing the loose eyes of “841” is stopped. Then, the first special symbol determination corresponding to the first pending icon displayed in the pending icon display area 71 is executed, and the variable display of the first special symbol is started. On the other hand, on the display screen 70, as the variable display of the first special symbol is started, a shift is made to shift the earliest hold icon displayed in the hold icon display area 71 to the icon display area 72. Processing is performed, and high-speed scroll display of three symbol rows in the effect symbol display area 73 is started (see FIGS. 14E and 14F).

  In addition, here, with setting information indicating that the background image needs to be changed to character C background, the number of times of variation of symbol variation performed in the state where the third normal background is displayed is predetermined. Since the number of times has been reached, the background image is changed from the third normal background to the character C background based on the setting information with the start of variable display of the first special symbol and the effect symbol (FIG. 14 (E) and ( See F).

  Also, FIGS. 14E and 14F illustrate a case where the third normal background is directly changed to the character C background because the reach effect more than the normal long reach is not executed. When the reach effect over the normal long reach is executed during the change display of the effect pattern started as shown in FIG. 14 (D), the background image changes to a reach effect image in the middle of the change display (see FIG. 7), the effect image displayed in the entire area of the display screen 70 changes in the order of the third normal background, the reach effect image, and the character C background. That is, the third normal background changes to the character C background via the display of the reach effect image.

  Here, the background image is changed to the character background because the number of times of change has reached the predetermined number of times in the state where the setting information is stored, but the setting information is not stored (to any character background When the number of changes reaches a predetermined number in a state where a background change is not reserved, as described above, any of the first normal background, the second normal background, and the character background selected based on the lottery The background image changes.

  Hereinafter, the RAM configuration of the main control board 80 for realizing the effects described based on the drawings of FIGS. 6 to 14 and the process performed on each control board will be described.

[Configuration Example of Main RAM 83]
FIG. 15 is an explanatory diagram for describing storage areas of the main RAM 83 and information stored in each storage area. As illustrated in FIG. 15A, 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 exemplified in FIG. 15 (B), the pending storage areas 831 to 838 are areas for storing information for suspending the right of special symbol determination, and are each a jackpot random number acquired by the main CPU 81. 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 a prior determination process (see FIG. 18) 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. 16 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. 16 every predetermined time (for example, 4 milliseconds) in the normal operation except for special cases such as power on and off. . The processing of the main control board 80 described based on the flowcharts of FIG. 16 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 later in detail 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 process 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. 17 is a detailed flowchart of the sensor detection process in step S2 of FIG. As exemplified in FIG. 17, 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. 20) and a variation pattern selection process (see FIG. 21) 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 predetermination processing will be described later in detail 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. 20) and a variation pattern selection process (see FIG. 21) 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 predetermination processing will be described later in detail 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 performed by the main control board 80 will be described with reference to FIG. Here, FIG. 18 is a detailed flowchart of the prior determination process in steps S211 and S219 of 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. 17 (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 the jackpot random number acquired in the process of step S209 of FIG. 17 (or the process of step S217 of FIG. 17) matches any of the winning values stored in the jackpot random number table set in the main RAM 83 or not. 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. 19 is a detailed flowchart of the special symbol process in step S3 of FIG.

  As illustrated in FIG. 19, 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 process of step S304 or the process of step S306, the main CPU 81 executes an information shift process (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). The special view stop processing will be described later in detail based on FIG.

[Jumping Judgment Processing by Main Control Board 80]
FIG. 20 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. 21 is a detailed flowchart of the variation pattern selection process in step S309 of FIG. After executing the jackpot determination process in step S308 in FIG. 19, the main CPU 81 determines whether 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. 22 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. 20) 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. 23 is a flow chart exemplifying a game state setting process executed on the main control board 80 at the end of the big hit 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. 24 is a flowchart illustrating an interrupt process performed in the sub control board 90. Similar to the interrupt process (see FIG. 16) performed by the main control board 80, the sub CPU 91 repeatedly executes the series of processes illustrated in FIG. 24 at regular time intervals (for example, 4 milliseconds). The processing performed by the sub control board 90 described based on the flowcharts of FIG. 24 and thereafter 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.

  Following the process of step S10, the sub CPU 91 executes an operation accepting process (step S40). The operation acceptance process will be described in detail later with reference to FIG.

  Following the process of step S40, the sub CPU 91 executes a command transmission process (step S50). Specifically, a command set in the sub RAM 93 by the command reception process of step S10 and the operation acceptance process of step S40 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 S50, the sub CPU 91 executes data transfer processing (step S60). 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.

[Operation acceptance processing by sub control board 90]
FIG. 25 is a detailed flowchart of the operation acceptance process in step S40 of FIG. Subsequent to the command reception process of step S10, as exemplified in FIG. 25, the sub CPU 91 determines whether or not it is in the effective period of the selective reception effect (see FIGS. 13C to 13F). (Step S401). Specifically, when the selective acceptance effect is executed, information indicating the effective period of the selective acceptance effect is set in the sub RAM 93 in the process of step S1646 in FIG. 30 described later, so based on the information indicating the effective period It is determined whether or not the selection acceptance effect is in effect. Here, if it is determined that the valid period is not in progress (step S401: NO), the process proceeds to the command transmission process of step S50.

  On the other hand, when the sub CPU 91 determines that the selected reception effect is in the effective period (step S 401: YES), the first effect button 35 is operated based on the presence or absence of the detection signal from the first effect button detection sensor 351. It is determined whether it has been done (step S402). Here, when it is determined that the first effect button 35 has been operated (step S402: YES), the option to be highlighted is changed (step S403). As described above, during the effective period of the selective reception effect, one of the choice of character A, the choice of character B, and the choice of character C is highlighted, and the sub CPU 91 If it is determined that the first effect button 35 has been operated, a command instructing change of the highlighted option is set in the sub RAM 93, and this command is transmitted to the image sound control board 100 by the command transmission process of step S50. Do. By executing such a series of processing, the options displayed as highlight each time the first effect button 35 is operated are the option of character A, the option of character B, the option of character C, character A It becomes possible to switch in the order of the options (see FIGS. 13 (C) to (F)).

  Following the process of step S403, the sub CPU 91 updates the option information (step S404). Specifically, option information which is information indicating an option selected by the player is stored in the sub RAM 93, and when the option to be highlighted is changed by the process of step S403, the option after the change is selected. The option information is updated to be information indicating.

  On the other hand, when the sub CPU 91 determines that the first effect button 35 is not operated (step S 402: NO), whether or not the effective period ends based on the information indicating the effective period set in the sub RAM 93. It is determined (step S405). Here, when it is determined that the valid period is not ended (step S405: NO), the process proceeds to the command transmission process of step S50.

  If the sub CPU 91 determines that the effective period ends (step S 405: YES), the sub CPU 93 sets setting information of background change indicating that the background image needs to be changed (step S 406). Specifically, based on option information stored in the sub RAM 93, the option selected by the player is specified, and information indicating a background image corresponding to the specified option is set in the sub RAM 93 as setting information. More specifically, if the selected option is a character A option, information indicating the character A background is set as setting information, and if the selected option is a character B option, the character B background is selected. Information to be shown is set as setting information, and when the selected option is a character C option, information indicating a character C background is set as setting information.

  After setting the setting information of the background change in this manner, the sub CPU 91 sets the background reservation flag stored in the sub RAM 93 to "ON" (step S407). Here, the background reservation flag is a flag indicating whether or not a background change to any character background is reserved based on the operation of the first effect button 35 for the selection reception effect, and is usually “OFF”. Although it is set to, it is set to "ON" with the end of the effective term of the selective reception effect.

[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, if it is determined that the command has not been received (step S11: NO), the process proceeds to step S40 described above.

  If the sub CPU 91 determines that a command from the main control board 80 has been received (step S11: YES), the command is transmitted from the main control board 80 according to the process of step S212 of FIG. 17 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 sub CPU 91 executes a hold command reception process (step S13). The pending 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 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).

  This variation effect end command is transmitted to the image sound control board 100 and the lamp control board 120 by the command transmission process of step S50, and a special symbol indicating the determination result of the first special symbol determination (or the second special symbol determination) As the stop is displayed on the first special symbol display 41 (or the second special symbol display 42), the effect pattern indicating the determination result of the first special symbol determination (or the second special symbol determination) is a display screen The display will stop at 70.

  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 according to 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).

[Pending command reception process by sub control board 90]
FIG. 27 is a detailed flowchart of the hold command reception process in step S13 of FIG. When the sub CPU 91 determines that the received command is the hold command (step S12: YES), “1” is added to the number of holds of the special symbol determination stored in the sub RAM 93 as illustrated in FIG. The updated value is updated (step S131). Specifically, when the hold command relating to the first special symbol determination is received, the hold number for the first special symbol determination is updated to a value obtained by adding “1”, and the hold command pertaining to the second special symbol determination is When it is received, the number of holdings of the second special symbol determination is updated to a value obtained by adding "1".

  Subsequent to the process of step S131, the sub CPU 91 determines whether or not the received hold command includes the predetermination information (step S132). Here, when it is determined that the received hold command does not include the prior determination information (step S132: NO), the hold icon display command is set in the sub RAM 93 (step S133). The hold icon display command is a command for instructing the display of the hold icon which does not include setting information of icon change presentation (icon change presentation pattern information described later), and the image sound control board 100 is transmitted by the command transmission process of step S50. And the lamp control board 120.

  The image sound control CPU 101 of the image sound control board 100 controls the drawing process by the VDP 104, for example, when receiving the hold icon display command according to the first special symbol determination that does not include the setting information of the icon change effect. A white hold icon is displayed in the display area 71. As for the white reserved icon, the setting related to the icon change presentation is not performed, and thus the icon change presentation described above is not performed. In the present embodiment, a pending icon display command including information indicating a displayed background image is transmitted, and the image sound control CPU 101 suspends the pending icon of the display mode corresponding to the displayed background image. Display on

  On the other hand, when the sub CPU 91 determines that the received hold command includes the prior determination information (step S 132: YES), the sub CPU 91 stores the prior determination information in the sub RAM 93 (step S 134). Next, the sub CPU 91 executes an icon change effect lottery (step S135). Specifically, first, an icon change effect random number is acquired and stored in the sub RAM 93. The icon change effect random number is incremented by “1” each time the random number update process described above is performed, and the sub CPU 91 acquires the count value at the time of receiving the hold command as the icon change effect random number. Whether or not to execute the icon change effect is determined based on whether or not it matches any of the random number values regarding the icon change effect random number stored in advance in the sub ROM 92.

  In addition, although not shown in the figure, the sub ROM 92 includes the prior determination result (“big hit” or “lost”) related to the first special symbol determination, the variation pattern of the first special symbol, and the icon change effect random number A table is stored in which random numbers are associated with. The sub CPU 91 refers to this table, and the determination result of the first special symbol determination and the first special symbol identified from the prior determination information stored in the sub RAM 93 in the process of step S134, the acquired icon change effect random number Whether or not to execute the icon change effect is determined based on whether or not it matches any of the random number values associated with the fluctuation pattern. In addition, in this table, more random number values are associated with the "big hit" than the "loss" regarding the prior determination result according to the first special symbol determination. Further, as the fluctuation pattern of the first special symbol has a longer fluctuation pattern, more random number values are associated. For this reason, in the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment, the icon change effect is more easily executed as the jackpot reliability is higher, and conversely, the icon change effect is more difficult to be executed as the jackpot reliability is lower.

  The sub CPU 91 determines whether to execute the icon change effect based on the lottery result of step S135 (step S136), and when it is determined to execute the icon change effect (step S136: YES), for example, a random number is used. The effect lottery is performed to select any one effect pattern from among a plurality of effect patterns of the icon change effect, and information indicating the selected icon change effect pattern is set in the sub RAM 93 (step S137).

  Here, although the case where the lottery for determining whether or not to execute the icon change presentation and the lottery for selecting the presentation pattern of the icon change presentation are different lottery has been described as an example, the icon change presentation is executed Whether or not the icon change effect is to be executed may be determined by one lottery.

  When the sub CPU 91 executes the process of step S137 or determines not to execute the icon change effect (step S136: NO), to determine whether to execute the background change effect based on the prior determination information The background change effect lottery is executed (step S138). Specifically, first, the background change effect random number is acquired and stored in the sub RAM 93. The background change effect random number is incremented by one each time the random number update process described above is performed, and the sub CPU 91 acquires the count value at the time of receiving the hold command as the background change effect random number, and the background change effect random number Whether or not to execute the background change presentation is determined based on whether or not it matches any of the random number values regarding the background change presentation random number stored in advance in the sub ROM 92.

  In addition, although not shown in the figure, in the sub ROM 92, the prior determination result (“big hit” or “lost”) according to the first special symbol determination, the variation pattern of the first special symbol, and the background change effect random number A table is stored in which random numbers are associated with. The sub CPU 91 refers to this table, the determination result of the first special symbol determination and the first special symbol of which the acquired background change effect random number is specified from the prior determination information stored in the sub RAM 93 in the process of step S134. Whether or not to execute the background change effect is determined based on whether or not it matches any of the random number values associated with the fluctuation pattern. In addition, in this table, more random number values are associated with the "big hit" than the "loss" regarding the prior determination result according to the first special symbol determination. Further, as the fluctuation pattern of the first special symbol has a longer fluctuation pattern, more random number values are associated. For this reason, in the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment, the background change effect is more easily executed as the jackpot reliability is higher, and conversely, the background change effect is more difficult to be executed as the jackpot reliability is lower.

  The sub CPU 91 determines whether to execute the background change effect based on the lottery result in step S138 (step S139), and when it is determined to execute the background change effect (step S139: YES), for example, a random number is used. The effect lottery is performed, and one of the effect patterns is selected from the plurality of effect patterns of the background change effect (the first change pattern to the third change pattern described above based on FIG. 10), and the selected background change effect Information indicating a pattern (a change pattern of the background image) is set in the sub RAM 93 (step S140).

  In the process of step S140, the third change pattern (see FIG. 10C) is most selected when the determination result of the first special symbol determination identified from the prior determination information is "big hit". The second change pattern (see FIG. 10B) is easy to select next, and the first change pattern (see FIG. 10A) is the most difficult to select. Moreover, when the determination result of the first special symbol determination specified from the prior determination information is "loss", the first change pattern is most easily selected, and the second easy to be selected is the second change pattern. The third change pattern is the least likely to be selected. In addition, the third change pattern or the second change pattern is more easily selected as the fluctuation time relating to the fluctuation pattern of the first special symbol specified from the prior determination information is relatively longer, and conversely, the fluctuation time is relatively As the length is shorter, it is more difficult to select the third change pattern or the second change pattern.

  Here, the case where the lottery for determining whether or not to execute the background change effect and the lottery for selecting the effect pattern of the background change effect are different is described as an example, but it is determined whether or not to execute the background change effect Whether or not to execute the background change effect may be determined by one lottery.

  When the sub CPU 91 executes the process of step S140 or determines not to execute the background change effect (step S139: NO), the sub CPU 91 sets a pending icon display command in the sub RAM 93 (step S141). Specifically, when the process of step S137 is performed after the process of step S137, a pending icon display command including the icon change effect pattern information set in the process of step S137 is set in the sub RAM 93. On the other hand, when the process of step S141 is performed without executing the process of step S137, a pending icon display command not including the icon change presentation pattern information is set in the sub RAM 93 as in the process of step S133. When the process of step S141 is performed after the process of step S140, a pending icon display command including the background change effect pattern information set in the process of step S140 is set in the sub RAM 93. Conversely, when the process of step S141 is performed without executing the process of step S140, a pending icon display command not including background change effect pattern information is set in the sub RAM 93.

  When the set pending icon display command is a pending icon display command including icon change effect pattern information as setting information of icon change effect, this pending icon display command is image sound control by the command transmission process of step S50. An icon change effect in which the display color of the icon (hold icon or the icon corresponding to the hold icon) changes in the effect pattern selected in the process of step S 137 by being transmitted to the substrate 100 (and the lamp control substrate 120) Will be done.

  When the set pending icon display command is a pending icon display command including background change effect pattern information as setting information of a background change effect, this pending icon display command is image sound control by the command transmission process of step S50. By being transmitted to the substrate 100 (and the lamp control substrate 120), a background change presentation is performed in which the background image is changed by the presentation pattern selected in the process of step S140.

[Variation start command reception processing by sub control board 90]
FIG. 28 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 fluctuation start command (step S15: YES), the sub CPU 91 executes a series of fluctuation 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 variation start command analysis process for analyzing the received variation start command is executed (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.

  Following the process of step S163, the sub CPU 91 executes a background control process for controlling the display of the background image on the display screen 70 (step S164). The background control process will be described in detail later with reference to FIG.

  Subsequent to the process of step S164, when the sub CPU 91 displays the background image set in the process of step S164, and when the effect design pattern is variably displayed in the variation effect pattern set in the process of step S163. A notice effect pattern setting process is performed to set various notice effects (for example, step-up effect, serif notice, group notice, cut-in, etc.) to be executed (step S166). This advance presentation effect pattern setting process will be described in detail later based on FIG.

  Next, the sub CPU 91 starts the change effect with the change effect pattern set in the process of step S163, displays the background image set in the process of step S164, and notices in the notice effect pattern set in the process of step S166. A change production start command for instructing the execution of the production is set in the sub RAM 93 (step S167).

  The change presentation start command includes information indicating the change presentation pattern set by the process of step S163, information indicating the background image set by the process of step S164, and the notice presentation pattern set by the process of step S166. And the information to be shown, and is transmitted to the image and sound control board 100 and the lamp control board 120 by the command transmission process of step S50. As a result, the variation sound effect in which the effect pattern is determined in the sub control board 90, the display of the background image, and the advance notice effect are realized by the image sound control board 100 and the lamp control board 120.

  Subsequent to the process of step S167, the sub CPU 91 updates the number of reservations stored in the sub RAM 93 to a value obtained by subtracting "1" (step S168). 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. 29 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.

[Background control by sub control board 90]
FIG. 30 is a detailed flowchart of the background control process in step S164 of FIG. Following the variation effect pattern setting process of step S163, the sub CPU 91 displays the normal background (first normal background, second normal background, or third normal background) excluding the character background as illustrated in FIG. It is determined whether it is medium (step S1641). Specifically, information capable of specifying the type of the background image currently displayed is stored in the sub RAM 93, and based on this information, whether or not the normal background excluding the character background is being displayed judge. Here, if it is determined that the normal background excluding character background is not being displayed (step S1641: NO), that is, if the character background, the chance background, or the hot background is being displayed, the process proceeds to step S1648 described later. Processing proceeds.

  If the sub CPU 91 determines that the normal background excluding the character background is being displayed (step S1641: YES), the sub CPU 91 determines whether or not the variation of the character background can be selected (step S1642). As described above, in the gaming machine 1 of this embodiment, when the variation pattern of the first special symbol in which the variation time for which reach effect is not executed is 10 seconds is selected, any of the character backgrounds (any of characters A to C) Selection reception effect (see FIG. 13 (C) to (G)) for selecting?). Therefore, in step S1642, the sub CPU 91 changes the first special symbol based on the setting information of the change pattern included in the current change start command according to the first special symbol determination received from the main control board 80. The time is specified, and it is determined whether or not the character background can be selected based on whether or not the specified fluctuation time is 10 seconds. Here, if it is determined that the character background selection is not a change that can be selected (step S1642: NO), the process proceeds to step S1648.

  If sub CPU 91 determines that the character background can be selected (step S1642: YES), sub CPU 91 determines whether the background reservation flag stored in sub RAM 93 is set to "ON" (step S1642). Step S1643). The background reservation flag is set to "ON" by the process of step S407 (see FIG. 25) performed at the end of the effective period relating to the selective reception effect, and the process of step S406 (see FIG. 25) When the background image is changed to the character background selected by the player based on the set information of the background change, it is set to "OFF". For this reason, if the background reservation flag is already set to "ON", it can be determined that it is not necessary to execute the selective reception effect. Therefore, if it is determined that the background reservation flag is set to "ON" (step S1643: YES), the process proceeds to step S1648.

  On the other hand, when the sub CPU 91 determines that the background reservation flag is not set to "ON" (step S1643: NO), the sub CPU 91 acquires a selection feasibility determination random number for determining whether or not to execute selection acceptance effect. Then, they are stored in the sub RAM 93 (step S1644). This selection availability determination random number is incremented by “1” each time the above-described random number updating process is performed, and the sub CPU 91 acquires and stores the count value at the time of receiving the change start command as the selection availability determination random number. Then, whether or not the character background can be selected based on whether the acquired selection availability determination random number matches the random number value stored in advance in sub ROM 92 (compared to the selection availability determination random number) It is determined (step S1645). If it is determined that the selection of the character background is not enabled (step S1645: NO), the process proceeds to step S1648.

  If it is determined that the character background can be selected (step S1645: YES), the sub CPU 91 sets an effective period of the selective reception effect (step S1646), and sets setting information of the selective reception effect in the sub RAM 93 (step S1646) S1647).

  When the processes of step S1646 and step S1647 are executed, the variable effect start command including the information indicating the set effective period and the setting information of the selective acceptance effect is transmitted by the command transmission process of step S50. It is transmitted to the control board 100 (and the lamp control board 120). On the other hand, the selection reception effect described above is realized based on FIGS. 13 (C) to 13 (G) by instructing the VDP 104 to perform necessary drawing processing by the image sound control CPU 101.

  By the way, in the state where the first normal background, the second normal background, or the third normal background is displayed, the selection acceptance effect is executed each time the change pattern of the first special symbol whose change time is 10 seconds is selected. In such a case, selective reception effects are frequently performed, and it is possible that the player can freely select the character background to improve the interest but may decrease the interest instead. Conceivable. For this reason, in the present embodiment, when it is determined that the selection of the character background is not enabled based on the selection availability determination random number, the selection acceptance effect is not performed even in a situation where the selection acceptance effect can be performed. And

  Next, when the sub CPU 91 executes the process of step S 1647 and determines that the display of the normal background excluding the character background is not being performed (step S 1641: NO), it is determined that the variation of the character background is not possible. (Step S1642: NO), when it is determined that the background reservation flag is set to "ON" (step S1643: YES), when it is determined that the character background can not be selected (step S1645: NO) By the process of step S140 of FIG. 27 described above, it is determined whether the background change effect pattern information related to the background change effect based on the pre-determination result is stored in the sub RAM 93 (step S1648). Here, if it is determined that the background change effect pattern information is stored (step S1648: YES), it is not preferable to perform background change between the normal background except for the chance background and the hot background, and therefore a series of After the background control process ends, the process proceeds to the preview rendering effect pattern setting process of step S166.

  On the other hand, when determining that the background change effect pattern information is not stored (step S1648: NO), sub CPU 91 updates the number of times of change H stored in sub RAM 93 to a value obtained by adding 1 (step S1649). ). Next, it is determined whether the number of fluctuation H updated in the process of step S1649 matches the maximum number of fluctuation Hmax stored in the sub ROM 92 (in the present embodiment, “15”: equivalent to the above-mentioned predetermined number). It determines (step S1650).

  If the sub CPU 91 determines that the variation count H matches the maximum variation count H max (step S 1650: YES), it determines whether the background reservation flag stored in the sub RAM 93 is set to “ON” ( Step S1651). Here, when it is determined that the background reservation flag is set to "ON" (step S1651: YES), based on the setting information of the background change set in the sub RAM 93 by the process of step S406 in FIG. The character background selected by the person is specified, and the specified character background is set as the transition destination background (step S1652). Then, the background reservation flag is set to "OFF" (step S1653).

  As described above, when the process of step S1652 is executed, the variable effect start command including the information indicating the background of the set transfer destination is transmitted to the image sound control board 100 (and the lamp control board) by the command transmission process of step S50. 120). On the other hand, the background image (normal background) is changed to the character background selected by the player by instructing the VDP 104 to perform necessary drawing processing by the image sound control CPU 101.

  On the other hand, when determining that the background reservation flag is not set to “ON” (step S1651: NO), sub CPU 91 acquires a background selection random number and stores it in sub RAM 93 (step S1654). This background selection random number is incremented by one each time the above-described random number update processing is performed, and the sub CPU 91 acquires and stores the count value at the time of receiving the fluctuation start command as the background selection random number. Subsequently, the background selection table stored in the sub ROM 92 is read out and set in the sub RAM 93 (step S1655). In this background selection table, different random numbers are associated with each of the background images that can be the transition destination. The sub CPU 91 executes a background selection process of selecting one background image by reading a background image corresponding to the background selection random number acquired in the process of step S1654 from the background selection table (step S1656).

  It should be noted that the sub ROM 92 is referred to when transitioning the first normal background to the other normal background, and the second normal background to the other normal background. The second normal background / background selection table to be selected, the third normal background / background selection table referred to when transitioning the third normal background to another normal background, and the character background to another normal background The character background and / or background selection table to be referred to when making the setting is stored.

  Therefore, when the current background image is the first normal background in the process of step S1655, the sub CPU 91 reads the first normal background / background selection table from the sub ROM 92 and sets it in the sub RAM 93. If the current background image is the second normal background, the second normal background / background selection table is read from the sub ROM 92 and set in the sub RAM 93. When the current background image is the third normal background, the third normal background / background selection table is read from the sub ROM 92 and set in the sub RAM 93. If the current background image is a character background, the character background / background selection table is read from the sub ROM 92 and set in the sub RAM 93.

  Although detailed description will be omitted, in the first normal background / background selection table, random number values are respectively associated with the second normal background, the third normal background, and the character background, As the transition destination background image, any normal background except the first normal background is selected. In the second normal background / background selection table, random number values are associated with each of the first normal background, the third normal background, and the character background, and as the transition destination background image, the second normal background is selected. Any background except background is configured to be selected. In the third normal background / background selection table, random number values are associated with each of the first normal background, the second normal background, and the character background, and the third normal background is used as the transition destination background image. Any background except background is configured to be selected. In the character background / background selection table, random number values are associated with each of the first normal background, the second normal background, and the third normal background, and the character background is selected as the transition destination background image. Any normal background is chosen to be selected except.

  Further, in each background selection table, the number of random number values associated with each background image is not particularly limited. For example, in the first normal background / background selection table, the largest number of random number values is associated. The second background image is the second background image, the third background image is the background image associated with the next large number of random numbers, and the character background has the least number of the associated random numbers. Such a configuration may be adopted. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to cause a background change tendency such that it is easy to shift from the first normal background to the second normal background and difficult to shift from the first normal background to the character background is there. Also, for example, in the first normal background / background selection table, for example, by adopting a configuration in which no random value is associated with the character background, the player can select one of the character backgrounds for the selection reception effect. If not selected, it is possible to cause a background change tendency such as not to shift from the first normal background to the character background.

  Returning to the explanation of FIG. 30, following the processing of step S1656, the sub CPU 91 sets one background image selected by the processing of step S1656 as the background of the transfer destination (step S1657).

  As described above, when the process of step S1657 is executed, the variable effect start command including the information indicating the background of the set transfer destination is transmitted to the image sound control board 100 (and the lamp control board) by the command transmission process of step S50. 120). On the other hand, when the image / sound control CPU 101 instructs the VDP 104 to perform necessary drawing processing, the current normal background is changed to another normal background.

  When the sub CPU 91 executes the process of step S1652 (and step S1653) or executes the process of step S1657, it resets the number of times of fluctuation H stored in the sub RAM 93 to "0" (step S1658). .

  On the other hand, if the sub CPU 91 determines that the variation count H does not coincide with the maximum variation count H max (step S1650: NO), it determines whether or not the symbol variation this time is the next variation of the intense shift (step S1659). ). Specifically, regarding the symbol variation of the previous first special symbol and effect symbol, the information indicating the variation effect pattern set in the sub RAM 93 by the process of step S1634 of FIG. 29 (or the process of step S1633) is held For example, this variation effect pattern is a variation effect pattern in which a loss notification effect is executed in the first SP reach, a variation effect pattern in which a loss notification effect is executed in the second SP reach, and a loss notification effect in SPSP reach It is determined based on whether or not it is any of the variation effect patterns to be performed, whether or not it is the next variation of the hot ass slip. Here, if it is determined that it is the next change of the extreme slip (step S1659: YES), the process proceeds to step S1654 described above to change the background image. Conversely, if it is determined not to be the next change of the extreme heat loss (step S1659: NO), a series of background control processing is ended, and the processing proceeds to the preview rendering effect pattern setting processing of step S166.

[Preliminary effect pattern setting process by sub control board 90]
FIG. 31 is a detailed flowchart of advance notice effect pattern setting processing in step S166 of FIG. 28, and illustrates processing performed when a change start command according to the first special symbol determination is received. Subsequent to the process of step S164, the sub CPU 91 acquires the notice effect random number and stores it in the sub RAM 93 as illustrated in FIG. 31 (step S1661). The preliminary effect random number is incremented by one each time the random number updating process described above is performed, and the sub CPU 91 acquires and stores the count value at the time of receiving the change start command as the preliminary effect random number.

  Next, the sub CPU 91 reads out from the sub ROM 92 the advance presentation effect pattern selection table corresponding to the background image displayed in the current symbol variation and sets it in the sub RAM 93 (step S1662). The sub ROM 92 includes a normal notice effect pattern selection table for selecting an effect pattern of a notice effect to be executed when the first normal background, the second normal background, the third normal background, or the chance background is displayed. The character background-for-notice effect pattern selection table for selecting the effect pattern of the notice effect to be executed when the character background is displayed, and the notice effect of the notice effect to be executed when the super-Atsu background is displayed There are stored a background for advanced background and a notice effect pattern selection table for selecting an effect pattern. In the process of step S1662, the sub CPU 91 reads out one of these three notice effect pattern selection tables corresponding to the background image displayed in the present symbol variation from the sub ROM 92 and sets it in the sub RAM 93.

  Subsequently, the sub CPU 91 executes an announcement effect pattern selection process (step S1663). Specifically, in the notice effect pattern selection table set in the process of step S1662, the determination result (big hit or lose) of the first special symbol judgment, the variation pattern of the first special symbol, and the effects of various notice effects The pattern is associated with a random value. The sub CPU 91 determines the first special symbol determination determination result and the first special symbol variation pattern identified based on the variation start command received from the main control board 80 in step S1663, and the notice acquired in the process of step S1661 By reading out the notice effect pattern corresponding to the effect random number from the notice effect pattern selection table set in the sub RAM 93, one notice effect pattern is selected. Then, information indicating the selected notice effect pattern is set in the sub RAM 93 as setting information of the notice effect (step S1664).

  A variation effect start command including setting information of the notice effect set in the process of step S1664 is transmitted to the image and sound control board 100 (and the lamp control board 120) by the command transmission process of step S50. As a result, the notice effect in which the effect pattern is determined in the sub control substrate 90 is realized by the image sound control substrate 100 (and the lamp control substrate 120).

  In the character background / notice effect pattern selection table, random number values are associated with the notice effect pattern relating to the notice effect not specified in the normal notice effect pattern selection table or the intense background / notice effect pattern selection table. It is done. Therefore, by executing the process of step S1663 with reference to the character background / notice effect pattern selection table, while the character background is being displayed, a dedicated notice not executed while displaying other background images is performed. Is possible (see FIG. 9). Further, in the intensely background background / forecast effect pattern selection table, random number values are associated with the foremost presentation effect pattern relating to the advance presentation effect that is not specified in the normal advance presentation effect pattern selection table or for the character background / foreclosure effect pattern selection table. It is done. Therefore, by executing the process of step S1663 with reference to the intense background background / notice effect pattern selection table, while the intense background is being displayed, a dedicated announcement not executed while displaying other background images is executed. It is possible.

[Interrupt process by the image and sound control board 100]
Next, with reference to FIG. 32, an interrupt process performed on the image and sound control board 100 will be described. Here, FIG. 32 is a flowchart illustrating an interrupt process performed on the image and sound control board 100. The image and sound control board 100 repeatedly executes the series of processes illustrated in FIG. 32 every fixed 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. 33 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.

[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
Input means (for example, the first effect button 35) which can be input by the player;
Determination 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. 19);
When the determination is made, the symbol display control means (for example, the special symbol indicating the result of the determination is stopped and displayed after causing the special symbol to be variably displayed on the predetermined symbol display means (for example, the first special symbol display 41) Main CPU 81) which executes the processing of step S311 and the processing of step S315 in FIG.
It has effect control means (for example, sub CPU 91, image sound control CPU 101, lamp CPU 121) for controlling the execution of the effect,
The effect control means is
During the variable display of the special symbol, an effect pattern notifying the result of the determination and an effect display image in which the effect pattern is displayed superimposed (for example, the first normal background, the second normal background, the third normal background, the character Display each background image such as background, chance background, intense hot background, etc. (see FIG. 9) on a predetermined image display means (for example, display screen 70),
Setting information indicating that the effect display image needs to be changed according to the input to the input unit during the effective period in which the input to the input unit is valid (for example, in the sub RAM 93 by the process of step S406 in FIG. It can store background change setting information)
If the setting information is stored, the effect display image being displayed is changed (for example, the process of step S1652 in FIG. 30 is executed), while if the setting information is not stored, the effect being displayed The display image can be continuously displayed.

  According to this configuration, the player can change the effect display image displayed on the image display means by performing an input on the input means. For this reason, it is possible to effectively suppress the occurrence of the problem of the decrease in interest due to the increase of the period during which one effect display image is displayed on the image display means, and the player can arbitrarily change the effect display image. Since it can be selected, it is possible to improve the interest.

In addition, the gaming machine 1
Holding means capable of holding the right of the determination (for example, holding storage areas 831 to 838: see FIG. 15);
Prior determination means for determining in advance whether or not to execute the special game before the determination is performed on the right held by the holding means (for example, a series of prior determination processes in FIG. 18 are executed And the main CPU 81) to
The effect control means is
Based on the result of the pre-judgment, the effect display image being displayed is displayed as another effect display image (for example, a chance background or a hot background: see FIG. 8) that expects the special game to be performed. Changeable,
During the valid period, an input promotion effect (for example, a selection acceptance effect exemplified in FIGS. 13C to 13E) for prompting the player to make an input to the input means is executed.
While the other effect display image is being displayed, the input promotion effect is not executed (for example, when “NO” is determined in the process of step S1641 in FIG. 30, the process of steps S1646 and 1647 is not performed).

  According to this configuration, the input promotion effect is not executed while the other effect display image is being displayed. For this reason, another effect display image is changed to another effect display image based on the setting information, and as a result, there arises a problem that the enjoyment of the effect of displaying the other effect display image is significantly reduced. Can be easily suppressed.

In addition, the gaming machine 1
The effect control means is
A hit notification effect notifying that it is determined that the special game is to be performed by the determination means,
Loss notification effect notifying that it is determined that the special game is not performed by the determination means;
With the first reach production,
The second reach effect (for example, the first SP reach, the second SP reach, and the SPSP reach: see FIG. 6) having a higher possibility of the hit notification effect being executed than the first reach effect can be executed,
When the lost notification effect is executed in the first reach effect, the effect display image is continuously displayed, while when the lost notification effect is executed in the second reach effect, the effect display image (When it is determined “NO” in the process of step S1659 in FIG. 30, the processes after step S1654 are executed).

  According to this configuration, when the loss notification effect is executed in the second reach effect, the effect display image being displayed is changed. In this way, by changing the effect display image being displayed, the hit notification effect is not performed despite the fact that the second reach effect is performed more easily than the first reach effect and the notification effect is performed. It is possible to promote the switching of the feeling of the player who is thinking of, and as a result, to contribute to the reduction of the player's discomfort.

In addition, the gaming machine 1
The effect control means is
It is possible to execute an indication effect (for example, an advance notice effect) indicating that the special game may be executed,
During the display of the effect display image after change (for example, character background or intense background), the effect display image before change (for example, first normal background, second normal background, third normal background, or chance background) Can be executed (for example, see FIG. 9) which is not executed during display of.

  According to this configuration, during the display of the effect display image after the change, there may be a case where the suggestion effect not executed is performed during the display of the effect display image before the change. Therefore, it is possible to give the player a motivation for performing input to the input means during the effective period, and as a result, there is a problem that the input to the input means is not performed despite the effective period. Can be effectively suppressed.

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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 one of the character backgrounds is selected by the player and the setting information of the background change is stored in the sub RAM 93, the selection is made on the condition that the number of times of variation has reached the predetermined number. The case of changing the background image to the character background has been described as an example. On the other hand, in another embodiment, when one of the character backgrounds is selected during variation display of a certain first special symbol and effect symbol, regardless of whether or not the number of variations has reached a predetermined number. The background image may be changed to the selected character background at the start of the next variable display of the first special symbol and the effect symbol.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the case has been described by way of example in which the selection of any character background is accepted during the variable display of the first special symbol in the normal gaming state. On the other hand, in the other embodiment, during the variation display of the second special symbol in the probability variation gaming state (or time saving gaming state), the selection of the character background by the player is accepted, and the variation display of the second special symbol The background image displayed on the display screen 70 may be changed to the selected character background.

  In another embodiment, the special symbol is not displayed in a variable manner, the right of special symbol determination is not held, and the player is not in the jackpot game, in a so-called customer waiting state, any character by the player. The selection of the background may be accepted.

  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 (4)

An input means capable of input by the player;
A determination unit that determines whether or not to execute a special game advantageous to the player;
Symbol display control means for causing a special symbol to be variably displayed on a predetermined symbol display means after the determination is made, and for displaying a special symbol indicating the result of the determination in a stopped state;
And effect control means for controlling the execution of the effect;
The effect control means is
While the variable symbol of the special symbol is displayed, the effect symbol indicating the result of the determination and the effect display image on which the symbol is displayed are displayed on the predetermined image display means.
It is possible to store setting information indicating that the effect display image needs to be changed according to an input to the input unit during an effective period in which the input to the input unit is valid.
When the setting information is stored, the effect display image being displayed is changed, and when the setting information is not stored, the effect display image being displayed can be continuously displayed. A gaming machine to be. Holding means capable of holding the right of the judgment;
The system further comprises a pre-judgment means for pre-judging whether to execute the special game before the judgment is made on the right held by the holding means.
The effect control means is
Based on the result of the prior determination, the effect display image being displayed can be changed to another effect display image that expects the special game to be executed,
During the effective period, an input promotion effect for prompting the player to make an input to the input means is executed,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the input promotion effect is not executed while the other effect display image is displayed. The effect control means is
A hit notification effect notifying that it is determined that the special game is to be performed by the determination means,
Loss notification effect notifying that it is determined that the special game is not performed by the determination means;
With the first reach production,
It is possible to execute a second reach effect that is more likely to be executed in the hit notification effect than the first reach effect,
When the lost notification effect is executed in the first reach effect, the effect display image is continuously displayed, while when the lost notification effect is executed in the second reach effect, the effect display image The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The effect control means is
It is possible to execute a suggestion effect that suggests that the special game may be executed,
4. The indication effect according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the indication effect not executed during the display of the effect display image before the change can be performed while the effect display image after the change is displayed. Gaming machine.

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