JP2020000538A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To increase a performance interest.SOLUTION: When a variation display of a normal variation (normal variation 1, normal variation 2) is performed, a general control unit 151 outputs a variation sound related to the normal variation from a sound output device 32. When a customer waiting state is controlled after a stop display of the normal variation is performed, the variation sound related to the normal variation is continuously output from the sound output device 32 even in the customer waiting state. Output of a predetermined performance sound is stopped after a predetermined time elapses regardless of operation of operation means (performance button 35, cross button 36) when the variation sound is continuously output.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 61

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  In a conventional gaming machine, when a start winning is established, determination information on whether or not to execute a special game advantageous to the player is obtained, and the determination information is stored. When the determination condition is satisfied, the stored determination information is determined, and a variable effect according to the result of the determination is executed, and a special game is executed when the variable effect has a special result.

  Among such gaming machines, there is a game machine that outputs a production sound in a variable production, and stops the production sound when the variable production ends, thereby improving the entertainment appeal in the variable production. Reference 1).

JP 2017-217419 A

  Here, in Patent Literature 1, a symbol display demonstration is performed if the determination information is not stored when the variable effect ends, but the effect sound stops when the variable effect ends. After the demonstration, there is a possibility that the player may feel bored, and there is room for improvement in enhancing the entertainment.

  SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and has an object to improve a performance attraction.

  In order to solve such a problem, a gaming machine according to the present invention is capable of executing a customer waiting effect when the variable effect is not executed in a gaming machine that executes a variable effect by satisfying a start condition. The fluctuation effect includes a normal fluctuation effect that does not execute a reach effect, and when the customer waiting effect is performed after the normal fluctuation effect, the effect sound in the normal fluctuation effect is output also in the customer waiting effect. When the effect sound is stopped at a predetermined timing and the operation of the operating means is performed while the effect sound is being output in the customer waiting effect, the effect sound is output in the customer waiting effect. The effect sound is stopped at the predetermined timing in any of the cases where the operation of the operation means is not performed during the operation.

  Advantageous Effects of Invention According to the present invention, it is possible to improve the effect of production.

It is an example of a front view of a gaming machine. 1 is an example of a perspective view of a gaming machine with a glass frame opened. It is an example of a perspective view of the back side of the gaming machine. It is an example of a block diagram of the entire gaming machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the big hit determination table of a big hit lottery. It is a figure showing an example of a special symbol decision table. It is a figure showing an example of a setting data table at the time of a big hit game end. It is a figure showing an example of a special electric auditors product operation mode decision table. It is a figure which shows an example of the big winning opening opening mode determination table for big hits. It is a figure showing an example of a special figure change pattern decision table. It is a figure which shows an example of the prior determination table of a jackpot lottery. It is a figure which shows an example of the table regarding a normal symbol and a starting movable piece. FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating an example of various storage areas of a main RAM. FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating a main process in a main control board. FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating a timer interrupt process in the main control board. It is a figure showing an input control processing in a main control board. It is a figure showing the 1st starting port detection switch input processing in the main control board. It is a figure showing the 2nd starting opening detection switch input processing in the main control board. It is a figure which shows the special figure special electric power control processing in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the special symbol memory determination processing in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the big hit determination processing in a main control board. It is a figure showing special design change processing in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the special symbol stop processing in a main control board. It is a figure showing a jackpot game process in a main control board. It is a figure showing the big hit game end processing in the main control board. It is a figure which shows the general-purpose power control process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the normal symbol change process in a main control board. It is a figure showing an auxiliary game processing in a main control board. It is a figure showing the main processing in the production control part. It is a figure showing the timer interruption processing in the production control part. It is a figure showing the command analysis processing (1) in the production control part. It is a figure showing the command analysis processing (2) in the production control part. It is a figure which shows the variable effect pattern determination processing in the effect control part. It is a figure showing an example of a fluctuation production pattern decision table. It is a figure which shows the jackpot notice effect determination processing in the effect control part. It is a figure showing an example of a pre-reach notice decision table. (A) is a figure which shows an example of a dialog pattern determination table, (b) is a figure which shows an example of a step-up pattern determination table. (A) is a diagram showing an example of a during-reach notice determination table, and (b) is a diagram showing an example of a character group pattern determination table. It is a figure showing the main processing in an integrated control part. (A) is a figure which shows the command reception interruption processing in a general control part, (b) is a figure which shows V blank interruption processing in a general control part. It is a figure which shows the animation pattern setting process in an integrated control part. It is a time chart (1) after a normal change (there is no subsequent hold). It is a time chart (1-1) after a normal change (there is no subsequent hold). It is a time chart (2) after a normal change (there is no subsequent reservation). It is a time chart (3) after a normal change (there is no subsequent reservation). It is a time chart (4) after a normal change (there is no subsequent reservation). It is a time chart after a normal change (there is a subsequent hold). It is a modified example of the time chart (3) after normal fluctuation (no subsequent suspension) and the time chart (4) after normal fluctuation (no subsequent suspension). It is an animation (1) which shows a mode after normal fluctuation and after normal fluctuation (there is no subsequent reservation). It is an animation (1-1) showing a mode after normal change and after normal change (no subsequent reservation). It is a modification of animation (1-1) showing a mode of normal fluctuation and a state after normal fluctuation (no subsequent reservation). It is animation (2) which shows a mode after normal fluctuation | variation and after normal fluctuation | variation (no subsequent reservation). It is a modification of animation (2) showing a mode after normal change and after normal change (there is no subsequent reservation). It is a time chart which shows the case where there is a start winning prize during the remaining production. It is a time chart which shows the case where there is a start prize during a remaining production (during fade-out). It is a time chart (1) which shows a case where there is a start winning a prize after a lingering production. It is a time chart (2) which shows a case where there is a start winning a prize after a lingering production. It is a time chart which shows a modification of (1) and (2) which shows the case where there is a start winning prize after a lingering production. It is a time chart which shows about volume and light quantity adjustment (about an operation effective period) during a lingering production. It is a time chart which shows about volume and light quantity adjustment (when an adjustment operation is performed) during a lingering production. It is a time chart which shows about volume and light quantity adjustment during a lingering production (when an adjustment operation is not performed). It is a time chart which shows about the menu display during a lingering production. It is a time chart which shows about the case where various inputs are performed during a remnant production. It is an animation shown about the volume adjustment during a remnant production. It is the animation (1) shown about the menu display during a remnant production. It is the animation (1-1) shown about the menu display during a remnant production. It is the animation (1-2) shown about the menu display during a remnant production. It is an animation (1-3) shown about a menu display during a lingering production. It is a time chart which shows the relationship between the lingering effect and the light emission pattern of the board lighting device / frame lighting device. It is a time chart (1) after SPSP reach (there is no subsequent reservation). It is a time chart (2) after SPSP reach (there is no subsequent reservation). It is a time chart (3) after SPSP reach (there is no subsequent reservation). It is an animation showing a mode after SPSP reach (no subsequent reservation). It is an animation which shows the mode of the revival jackpot after SPSP reach (there is no subsequent reservation). It is a time chart which shows the modification 1 and the modification 1-1 of the aspect after SPSP reach (no subsequent reservation). It is a time chart which shows the modification 2 of the aspect after SPSP reach (no subsequent reservation). It is an animation which shows the modification 1 of the aspect after SPSP reach (no subsequent reservation). It is a time chart which shows a modification in the case where there is a start winning a prize in a period after execution of a residual performance. It is a time chart shown about a modification in the case where various inputs are made during a lingering production. FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating an example of various errors and an example of various error notification modes.

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

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

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

  The glass frame 50 has a sound output device 32 composed of a speaker, a frame lighting device 34b having a plurality of lamps (LEDs), a production button 35 for changing the production mode by pressing operation, and at least two directions (books). A cross button 36 that can be pressed in four directions (in the embodiment, four directions) is provided.

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

  The effect button 35 is provided with an effect button detection switch 35a. When the effect button detection switch 35a detects an operation of the player, a further effect is executed in accordance with the operation. Similarly, the cross button 36 is also provided with a cross button detection switch 36b, so that the player can input predetermined information to the gaming machine 1 (see FIG. 4). Particularly, in the present embodiment, the effect button 35 is configured to be able to move up and down by the effect button drive motor 35b (see FIG. 4).

  In addition, the glass frame 50 is provided with an operation handle 3 for firing game balls toward the game area 6 by being rotated, and a tray 40 for storing a plurality of game balls. It has a downward slope such that the game ball flows down toward the operation handle 3 (see FIG. 2). A receiving port for receiving a game ball is provided at an end of the downwardly inclined surface of the receiving tray 40, and the game ball received in the receiving port is driven by the ball feed solenoid 4b to form the glass frame 50. The game balls are sent out one by one to the ball sending opening 41 provided on the back surface.

  The game ball sent to the ball feed opening 41 is guided to the end of the firing rail 42 having the downward inclination by the firing rail 42 having the downward inclination toward the direction of the striking member 4c. Above the end of the downward slope of the firing rail 42, a stopper 43 for stopping the game ball is provided, and the game ball sent out from the ball feeding opening 41 is provided at the end of the downward slope of the launch rail 42. One game ball is parked in the section (see FIG. 2).

  When the player touches the operation handle 3, the touch sensor 3a (see FIG. 4) provided inside the operation handle 3 detects that the operation handle 3 is in contact with the player. Thereafter, when the player rotates the operating handle 3, the firing volume 3b directly connected to the operating handle 3 also rotates, and the firing intensity of the game ball is adjusted by the firing volume 3b, and the shooting is performed with the adjusted firing intensity. The driving member 4c directly connected to the solenoid 4a for rotation rotates. The rotation of the launching member 4c causes the launching member 4c to launch the gaming ball 200 stored at the downwardly inclined end of the firing rail 42, and the gaming ball is launched into the gaming area 6.

  The game ball fired as described above rises from the firing rail 42 to between the rails 5a and 5b and reaches the game area 6 when it exceeds the ball return preventing piece 5c, and then falls freely in the game area 6 I do. At this time, a plurality of nails and windmills provided in the game area 6 cause the game balls to fall unpredictably.

  In the gaming area 6 of the gaming board 2, various winning ports (general winning port 12, ordinary symbol gate 13, first starting port 14, second starting port 15, first winning port 16, second winning port 16) are provided. 17), an image display device 31, and a decorative member 7 surrounding the display area of the image display device 31.

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

  In the lower left part of the game area 6, a game ball fired (so-called left hit) toward the left area of the game area 6 can win (enter), and is fired toward the right area of the game area 6. There are provided three general prize ports 12 in which game balls that have been hit right (that is, right-handed) cannot be won, and right-handed game balls can be won (entered) in the lower right part of the game area 6. There is provided one general winning opening 12 in which a left-played game ball cannot be won.

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

  In the lower center part of the game area 6, a left-hit game ball can enter, a first starting port 14 constituting a start area in which right-hit game balls cannot enter, and a left-hit game ball. And a second starting port 15 which forms a starting area in which a right-hitting game ball can win (enter) is provided vertically.

  The second starting port 15 includes a starting movable piece 15b that constitutes an ordinary electric accessory (starting port opening / closing device) for facilitating winning of a game ball to the second starting port 15, and a second starting port opening / closing solenoid. A closed state (closed state) in which the startable movable piece 15b stands vertically by the operation of the second starting port opening / closing solenoid 15c and restricts winning of a game ball to the second starting port 15; Then, the starting movable piece 15b is tilted and controlled to be in an open state (open mode) in which a game ball can be won in the second starting port 15. When the second starting port 15 is in the open state, the starting movable piece 15b functions as a tray for guiding the game ball to the second starting port 15, so that the game ball to the second starting port 15 is compared with the closed state. Prize opportunities (prize ratio) will increase.

  Here, the first starting port 14 is provided with a first starting port detection switch 14a for detecting a winning (ball entry) of a game ball, and the second starting port 15 is provided with a game ball winning (ball entry). ) Is provided with a second starting port detection switch 15a. Then, when a winning of the game ball to the first starting port 14 or the second starting port 15 is detected, a random number value for a jackpot determination for performing a “big hit lottery (big hit determination)” described later is acquired.

  When a winning of the game ball to the first starting opening 14 or the second starting opening 15 is detected, in addition to the above-mentioned random number value for jackpot determination, a random number value for special symbol determination for determining a special symbol to be stopped and displayed. , And a random number for reach determination and a random number for special figure fluctuation for determining the fluctuation time of the special symbol are also obtained. In addition, the random number for jackpot determination, the random number for special symbol determination, the random number for reach determination, and the random number for special figure change are referred to as special figure determination information. The change of the special symbol is referred to as “variation display”, and the change of the special symbol is stopped and the fixed display is sometimes referred to as “stop display”.

  Further, when the winning of the game ball to the first starting port 14 is detected, a predetermined number of prize balls (for example, three game balls) are paid out from the payout device. When a winning of a game ball to the second starting port 15 is detected, a predetermined number of prize balls (for example, one game ball) are paid out from the payout device. The number of prize balls paid out when a game ball wins in the first starting port 14 and the number of prize balls paid out when a game ball wins in the second start port 15 may be the same.

  On the left and right sides of the game area 6, there are provided ordinary symbol gates 13 which constitute ordinary areas through which game balls can pass.

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

  Further, when the passing of the game ball to the ordinary symbol gate 13 is detected, in addition to the hit determination random value, the ordinary symbol determination random value for determining the ordinary symbol to be stopped and displayed, and the variation time of the ordinary symbol are determined. The random number value for ordinary figure fluctuation for determination is also acquired. Note that the random number for hit determination, the random number for normal symbol determination, and the random number for general figure variation are referred to as general figure determination information.

  In the area on the right side of the game area 6, a right-hit game ball can win (enter), and a left-hit game ball cannot receive a first large winning opening 16 and a second large winning. The mouth 17 is provided vertically separated (with a width capable of passing game balls).

  The first special winning opening 16 is a first special winning opening (opening / closing device) constituting a first special motor-operated character (first special winning opening / closing device) for facilitating winning of a game ball to the first special winning opening 16. A door 16b and a first winning opening opening / closing solenoid 16c are provided. The first winning opening / closing door 16b stands substantially vertically by the operation of the first winning opening / closing solenoid 16c. State in which the winning of the game ball to the game is restricted (closed mode), and the open state in which the first winning port opening / closing door 16b is tilted to allow the winning of the game ball to the first winning port 16 (open mode). The conversion is controlled to When the first special winning opening 16 is in the open state, the first special winning opening opening / closing door 16b functions as a receiving tray for guiding the game ball to the first special winning opening 16, so that the first large winning opening 16 is larger than in the closed state. The chance of winning game balls into the winning opening 16 (prize winning ratio) is increased.

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

  The second special winning opening 17 opens and closes a second special winning combination (a second special winning opening opening / closing device) for facilitating winning of a game ball to the second special winning opening 17. A door 17b and a second big win opening / closing solenoid 17c are provided, and the second big winning opening / closing door 17b stands substantially vertically by the operation of the second big winning opening / closing solenoid 17c. State (closed state) that restricts the winning of game balls into the game, and an open state (opening state) in which the second big winning opening opening / closing door 17b is tilted to allow the winning of game balls to the second big winning opening 17. The conversion is controlled to When the second special winning opening 17 is in the open state, the second special winning opening opening / closing door 17b functions as a receiving tray for guiding the game ball to the second special winning opening 17, so that the second large winning opening 17 is compared with the closed state. The chance of winning game balls in the winning opening 17 (prize winning ratio) is increased.

  Here, the second big winning opening detection switch 17a for detecting a winning (entering) of a game ball is provided in the second big winning opening 17. Then, when the winning of the game ball to the second big winning opening 17 is detected, a predetermined prize ball (for example, 15 game balls) is paid out. It should be noted that the number of prize balls paid out when a game ball wins in the first large winning opening 16 and the number of prize balls paid out when a game ball wins in the second large winning opening 17 may be made different.

  At the bottom of the game area 6, any of the general winning opening 12, the first starting opening 14, the second starting opening 15, the first large winning opening 16, and the second large winning opening 17 are won (ball entry). An out port 11 is provided for discharging a game ball that has not been played out of the game area.

  At the center of the game area 6, an image display device 31 constituted by an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) or the like is provided. Note that two or more image display devices 31 may be provided.

  The image display device 31 displays a customer waiting effect image while the game is not being played, or displays a game effect image according to the progress of the game. Above all, three effect symbols 38 (left symbol, middle symbol, right symbol) for notifying the jackpot lottery result in a variable effect described later are variably displayed, and a combination of specific effect symbols 38 (for example, 777, etc.) ) Is stopped and displayed, a jackpot is notified as a jackpot lottery result, and a combination (for example, 289 or the like) other than the specific effect symbol 38 is stopped and displayed, so that a loss is notified as a jackpot lottery result. .

  The effect symbol 38 starts the variable display in accordance with the start of the variable display of the special symbol executed based on the winning (ball entry) of the game ball to the first starting port 14 or the second starting port 15 and The stop display is made in accordance with the stop display of the special symbol after the elapse of the predetermined fluctuation time. That is, the timing of the fluctuation display of the effect symbol 38 and the special symbol and the timing of the stop display of the effect symbol 38 and the special symbol correspond to each other (the same time). It should be noted that the change of the effect symbol 38 is referred to as “variation display”, and that the change of the effect symbol 38 is stopped and the display is confirmed is sometimes referred to as “stop display”. In the effect symbol 38, "temporary stop" may be performed before "stop display", but "temporary stop" will be described later.

  Further, in the present embodiment, even when a game ball wins (enters) at the first starting port 14 or when a game ball wins (enters) at the second starting port 15, the movement is changed. In the effect, the effect symbols 38 of the same type are displayed in a variable manner or stopped. However, when a game ball enters the first starting port 14 and when a game ball enters the second starting port 15, different types of effect symbols 38 are displayed in a fluctuating manner or stopped. It may be configured. In addition, the fluctuation display (fluctuating direction, fluctuation mode) of the effect symbol 38, the effect performed together with the fluctuation display (the effect by display, the effect by sound, the effect by light emission) may be referred to as “fluctuation effect”.

  On the lower right side of the display unit of the image display device 31, three small effect symbols for notifying the jackpot lottery result in the variable effect are scrolled in the vertical direction (from top to bottom in the present embodiment). (Not shown).

  The variation display of the small effect symbol is started in response to the start of the variation display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, and corresponds to the stop of the variation display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. And stopped. That is, the variation display of the small effect symbol is performed in correspondence with the variation display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, and the first special symbol or the second special symbol is changed depending on the variation state of the small effect symbol. (2) The execution state of the change display of the special symbol is notified (suggested) to the player.

  In addition, the small effect design is configured by, for example, a symbol indicating a number from “1” to “9”, similarly to the effect design 38, and in the stop display of the small effect design, the small effect design is a large hit lottery. The operation is stopped for a predetermined time in a predetermined mode (loss mode, jackpot mode, etc.) indicating the result. The jackpot mode (special result mode) is a combination of the same small effect design such as "777" or a combination of small effect designs having regularity such as "357". It is an aspect.

  In the display area of the image display device 31, among the special map determination information obtained based on the winning of the game ball to the first starting port 14, the special jackpot lottery (big hit determination) is not executed (not yet determined). A first holding icon display area 31a for displaying an icon so that the player can easily grasp the first special symbol holding number (U1) indicating the number of the figure determination information, and a winning of a game ball to the second starting port 15. Of the special figure determination information acquired based on the special bonus determination (big hit determination), the second special symbol holding number (U2) indicating the number of special figure determination information for which execution (non-judgment) has not been performed (undetermined) is easy for the player to grasp. Icon display area 31b for displaying an icon on the icon, and the fluctuating icon for displaying the icon indicating the special figure determination information during the fluctuating display (fluctuating effect) so that the player can easily grasp it. The display area 31c is It has been kicked.

  In the following description, the icons displayed in the first hold icon display area 31a and the second hold icon display area 31b are referred to as "hold icons (special figure determination information for which the jackpot determination has not been ), The icon displayed in the fluctuating icon display area 31c is referred to as “the fluctuating icon (special figure determination information for which the jackpot determination has been executed and the fluctuating display (fluctuating effect) is being executed). Information)).

  The decoration member 7 surrounding the display area of the image display device 31 is provided with a wall standing upright from the game board 2 on the outer periphery thereof so that a game ball does not pass through the front of the display area of the image display device 31. Have been.

  A board lighting device 34a having a plurality of lamps (eg, LEDs) is provided on both left and right sides of the decorative member 7, and a "signboard" of the title (model name) of the gaming machine is provided above the decorative member 7. Is provided, and a second decorative member 33b (director) imitating a “sword” is provided on the right side of the decorative member 7.

  The first decorative member 33a is driven by a panel driving device 33 composed of a solenoid, a motor, and the like, and can move in the vertical direction. You can move. Similarly, the second decorative member 33b is also driven by the panel driving device 33, and can fall to the left with the lower part of the second decorative member 33b as a fulcrum and move to the front of the image display device 31. The second decorative member 33b includes a sheath portion 33b1 imitating a sheath and a blade portion 33b2 contained in the sheath, and the blade portion moves in the vertical direction by being driven by the panel driving device 33. be able to.

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

  The first special symbol display device 20 displays a lottery result (judgment result) of a jackpot lottery (big hit determination) executed based on a winning of a game ball into the first starting port 14 for a predetermined time in the first special symbol. The first special symbol of the type corresponding to the lottery result is displayed in a stopped state after the display is changed and displayed, and is configured by a plurality of lighting members such as LEDs.

  The second special symbol display device 21 displays a lottery result (judgment result) of a jackpot lottery (judgment determination) executed based on the winning of a game ball to the second starting port 15 over a predetermined time in the second special symbol. The second special symbol of the type corresponding to the lottery result is displayed by being stopped and displayed after the variable display, and is made up of a plurality of lighting members such as LEDs.

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

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

  In the present embodiment, the “big hit” refers to a big hit lottery executed based on a game ball winning (entering) in the first starting port 14 or the second starting port 15 in the big hit game ( It means that the player has acquired the right to execute a special game that is advantageous to the player.

  In the "big hit game", a round game in which the first big winning opening 16 (first special motor-operated character) or the second big winning opening 17 (second special motor-operated character) is opened, Is performed a predetermined number of times (for example, twice or 16 times) by activating the accessory continuous operation device for continuously operating.

  A predetermined time is set for the maximum opening time (operating time of the special electric auditors) of the first special winning opening 16 or the second special winning opening 17 in each round game. When a predetermined number of game balls (for example, nine) are won (entered) in the winning opening 16 or the second winning opening 17, one round game is completed. In other words, the “big hit game” is a game in which a game ball wins (enters) in the first special winning opening 16 or the second special winning opening 17 and the player can acquire a prize ball corresponding to the entering ball. It is. In the present embodiment, a plurality of types of jackpot games are provided, which will be described later in detail.

  In addition, even if a game ball wins (enters) in the first starting port 14 or the second starting port 15 during a fluctuation display of a special symbol, a big hit game (special game), or the like, a big hit lottery cannot be performed immediately. In some cases, the jackpot lottery right is reserved under certain conditions.

  More specifically, the special figure determination information acquired when a game ball is won (entered) in the first starting port 14 is stored as a first hold, and up to four pieces of special figure determination information are stored in the second starting port 15. The special figure determination information acquired when the ball wins (enters the ball) is stored as a second hold, up to a maximum of four pieces. The first special symbol holding number (U1), which is the number of first holdings, and the second special symbol holding number (U2), which is the number of second holdings, are respectively the first special symbol holding indicator 23 and the second special symbol. It is displayed on the symbol hold display 24.

  In addition, when there is one first hold, the leftmost LED of the first special symbol hold display 23 is turned on. When there are two first holds, the leftmost LED of the first special symbol hold display 23 is displayed. And two LEDs are turned on. In addition, when there are three first reservations, the three LEDs from the leftmost end of the first special symbol reservation display 23 blink and the right LED is turned on. The four LEDs from the leftmost end of the special symbol hold display 23 light up. In addition, the second special symbol hold display 24 also displays the number of holds of the second hold in the same manner as described above.

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

  Here, the "hit lottery" is a random number value for hit determination that is obtained when a game ball passes through the normal symbol gate 13, and the obtained random number value for hit determination is a random value corresponding to "hit". This is a process of judging whether or not (hit determination).

  In the present embodiment, “hit” means that the player has acquired the right to execute an auxiliary game that is advantageous to the player in a lottery executed based on a game ball passing through the symbol gate 13. Say. In the "auxiliary game", the starting movable piece 15b of the second starting port 15 is controlled to be opened for a predetermined time. In other words, the “auxiliary game” is a game in which a game ball wins (enters) in the second starting port 15 and a player can acquire a prize ball corresponding to the win. In this embodiment, a plurality of types of auxiliary games are provided, which will be described later in detail.

  In addition, like the special symbol, even if the game ball passes through the ordinary symbol gate 13 such as during the variation display of the ordinary symbol or during the auxiliary game, if the lottery cannot be performed immediately, under certain conditions, Winning lottery rights are reserved.

  More specifically, the normal figure determination information acquired when the game ball passes the normal symbol gate 13 is stored as a third hold, and a maximum of four pieces are stored. The number of ordinary symbols reserved (G), which is the number of the third retained symbols, is displayed on the ordinary symbol reserved display 25 in the same manner as the first special symbol reserved display 23 and the second special symbol reserved display 24. Is done.

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

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

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

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

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

  The main control board 110 controls the basic operation (progress) of the game, receives various detection signals such as the first start-up opening detection switch 14a, and inputs the first special symbol display device 20 and the first special winning opening opening / closing solenoid 16c. And the like to control the game.

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

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

  The main control input port includes a payout control board 130, a general winning opening detection switch 12 a for detecting that a game ball has entered the general winning opening 12, and detecting that a game ball has passed through the ordinary symbol gate 13. Gate detecting switch 13a, a first starting port detecting switch 14a for detecting that a game ball has entered the first starting port 14, a second starting port for detecting that a game ball has entered the second starting port 15. A detection switch 15a, a first large winning opening detection switch 16a for detecting that a game ball has entered the first large winning opening 16, and a second large for detecting that a gaming ball has entered the second large winning opening 17. The winning opening detection switch 17a and the RAM clear switch 111a for inputting a signal for clearing the stored contents of the main RAM 110c are connected. Various signals are input to the main control board 110 through the main control input port.

  The output port for main control includes an effect control board 120, a payout control board 130, a second opening / closing solenoid 15c for opening / closing the starting movable piece 15b of the second starting port 15, a first special winning opening / closing door. A first special winning opening opening / closing solenoid 16c for operating the first special winning opening / closing solenoid 16c, a second special winning opening / closing solenoid 17c for operating the second special winning opening / closing door 17b, a first special symbol display device 20 for displaying a special symbol, and a second special symbol. A display device 21, an ordinary symbol display device 22 for displaying ordinary symbols, a first special symbol reservation display 23 and a second special symbol reservation indicator 24 for displaying the number of reserved special symbols, and an ordinary for displaying the number of reserved ordinary symbols. A symbol hold display 25, a round number display 66 for displaying a corresponding number of rounds when a plurality of types of round numbers are provided, and a game area in a time-saving game state or a high-probability game state. Right-handed display 67 for informing that propelled toward the right side region of 6, such as game information output terminal board 30 for outputting the external information signal is connected. Various signals are output from the main control output port.

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

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

  The main RAM 110c has a special figure special power processing data storage area, a general symbol general processing data storage area, a normal symbol hold number (G) storage area, a normal symbol hold storage area, a stop general symbol data storage area, a first special symbol hold. Number (U1) storage area, second special symbol hold number (U2) storage area, first jackpot determination random value storage area, second jackpot determination random value storage area, round game number (R) storage area, number of releases (K) storage area, special winning opening winning ball counter (C) storage area, second starting opening winning ball counter (D), start opening counter, high-probability game flag storage area, time-saving game flag storage area, high-probability game Number of times (X) storage area, number of time saving games (J) storage area, game state buffer, stop special figure data storage area, stop general figure data storage area, effect transmission data storage area, special symbol time counter Special game timer counter, various timer counters such auxiliary game timer counter is provided. Note that the above-described storage area is merely an example, and many other storage areas are provided.

  The game information output terminal board 30 is a board for outputting external information signals generated in the main control board 110 and the payout control board 130 to a hall computer or the like of a game store. The game information output terminal board 30 is wired and connected to the main control board 110, and is provided with a plurality of connectors (terminals) for connecting external information to a hall computer or the like of a game store.

  The effect control board 120 is a slave control board (slave control means) that controls an effect related to the game (performed in the gaming machine 1) based on the reception of the effect command from the main control board 110. The effect control board 120 includes an effect control unit 120m including a sub CPU 120a for performing an operation process, a sub ROM 120b in which an effect control program is stored, and a sub RAM 120c serving as a work area during the operation process, an image display device 31, and an audio output device. A display / audio control unit 150 for controlling the 32 (speaker) and the like; a lamp / drive control unit 160 for controlling the board lighting device 34a, the frame lighting device 34b, the board driving device 33, the effect button driving motor 35b, and the like; It has an input port and an output port for effect control.

  The sub CPU 120a receives the operation clock from the crystal oscillator, reads out the game program stored in the sub ROM 120b, and performs an operation process related to the effect while using the sub RAM 120c as a work area, thereby receiving the command received from the main control board 110. In response to the input signal from the or the effect button detection switch 35a or the cross button detection switch 36b, control is performed to cause various control units (display / audio control unit 150, lamp / drive control unit 160) to execute various effects ( Output data and commands).

  Further, when the sub CPU 120a receives a fluctuation pattern specification command indicating a fluctuation mode of a special symbol from the main control board 110, the sub CPU 120a analyzes the content of the received fluctuation pattern specification command, and displays the image display device 31, the audio output device 32, and the board. For the purpose of causing the drive unit 33, the panel lighting unit 34a, the frame lighting unit 34b, and the effect button drive motor 35b to execute a predetermined effect (effect pattern designating command described later). Then, by transmitting the determined effect data to the display / voice control unit 150 and the ramp / drive control unit 160, the control for executing the variable effect is performed.

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

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

  An effect button detection switch 35a, a cross button detection switch 36b, and the like are connected to the input port of the effect control board 120. In the effect control board 120, an effect button detection signal indicating that the effect button 35 has been operated is input from the effect button detection switch 35a, or a cross button detection indicating that the cross button 36 has been operated from the cross button detection switch 36b. When a signal (up button detection signal, left button detection signal, down button detection signal, right button detection signal) is input, processing for executing an effect according to the detection signal is performed.

  Here, by operating the up and down buttons of the cross button 36, “volume adjustment” for adjusting the volume of fluctuating sound, sound effect, and the like, which will be described later, output from the audio output device 32 is possible. For example, the volume value can be adjusted in a range of five levels, and can be set to any one from "1", the smallest volume value, to "5", the largest volume value. . Further, the sound volume value is increased stepwise by operating the upper button, and the sound volume value is decreased stepwise by operating the lower button.

  By operating the left and right buttons of the cross button 36, “light amount adjustment” for adjusting the light emission amount of various LEDs of the panel lighting device 34a and the frame lighting device 34b and the light emission amount of the backlight of the image display device 31 is possible. It has become. For example, the light amount value can be adjusted in a range of five steps, and can be set to any one from "1", the smallest light amount value, to "5", the largest light amount value. . Further, the light amount value is increased stepwise by operating the right button, and the light amount value is decreased stepwise by operating the left button.

  The display / voice control unit 150 receives a command from the effect control unit 120m and performs control to display a predetermined image on the image display device 31 or control to output a predetermined sound to the audio output device 32. I do.

  The display / voice control unit 150 includes an overall control unit 151 having an overall CPU 152 for performing arithmetic processing, an overall ROM 153 storing an overall control program, an overall RAM 154 serving as a work area for the arithmetic processing, and a VDP (image processor). An image control unit 155 including a video display processor (CG), a CGROM 156 storing image data and the like, and a frame buffer provided inside the image control unit 155 and temporarily storing drawing data generated from the image data. VRAM 157, a voice control unit 158 as a voice processor, a voice ROM 159 storing voice data and the like, an input / output port, and the like.

  The overall CPU 152 receives the operation clock from the crystal oscillator, reads out the display control program stored in the overall ROM 153, and performs an arithmetic process related to the effect while utilizing the overall RAM 154 as a work area, thereby receiving the display control program from the effect controller 120m. In accordance with an effect instruction command or the like, the image controller 155 and the sound controller 158 perform control for executing various effects (output data and commands).

  The general ROM 153 is configured by a mask ROM or the like, and displays a display control program for displaying images, a display list generation program for generating a display list including a group of drawing control commands, and animation of effect patterns. Animation pattern, animation scene information, etc. are stored.

  The animation pattern is referred to when displaying an animation constituting the specific contents of the effect by the image, and the animation pattern is associated with the animation scene information, the display order of each animation scene, and the like. The animation scene information includes a weight frame (display time), target data (sprite identification number, transfer source address, etc.), parameters for drawing (sprite display position, display magnification, transmittance, etc.), drawing method And various information such as a duty ratio which is a parameter of the brightness of the image display device 31.

  The image control unit 155 is connected to a CGROM 156 in which various image data are stored. The CGROM 156 stores commands (display list, drawing command, etc.) from the general control unit 151 (the general CPU 152) and image data stored in the CGROM 156. Based on this, drawing data that is a source of a video signal (such as an RGB signal) is generated. The image data is material data representing individual images such as images (frames) displayed on the image display device 31, for example, effected design images, background images, character images, and speech images constituting backgrounds of effected designs. It is. On the other hand, drawing data is synthetic data representing an image of an entire frame formed by combining (overlapping) individual images.

  The CGROM 156 includes a flash memory, an EEPROM, an EPROM, a mask ROM, and the like. The CGROM 156 compresses and stores image data (sprite, movie) or the like composed of a group of pixel information in a predetermined range of pixels (for example, 32 × 32 pixels). ing. The pixel information includes color number information for designating a color number for each pixel and an α value indicating the transparency of an image. The CGROM 156 is read by the image control unit 155 in units of image data, and image processing is performed in units of image data of this frame.

  The CGROM 156 stores, without compression, palette data in which color number information for specifying a color number and display color information for actually displaying a color are associated with each other. Note that the CGROM 156 may have a configuration in which not all image data is compressed, but only part of the image data. As the movie compression method, various known compression methods such as MPEG4 can be used.

  The VRAM 157 is configured by an SRAM for writing or reading image data at high speed. The VRAM 157 has a display list storage area for temporarily storing the display list output from the general control unit 151 (the general CPU 152), a frame buffer area corresponding to the image display device 31, and the like.

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

  Therefore, based on an instruction (display list) from the general control unit 151 (the general CPU 152), the image control unit 155 draws the drawing data stored in the CGROM 156 in the “drawing frame buffer” in the frame buffer area of the VRAM 157. , Read out the drawing data from the “display frame buffer” in the frame buffer area, generate a video signal (such as an RGB signal) based on the read out drawing data, and output it to the image display device 31 to display various images. .

  The image control unit 155 is supplied with an operation clock from a crystal oscillator, and divides the operation clock to synchronize with the image display device 31 (horizontal synchronization signal / vertical synchronization signal). ) Is generated and output to the image display device 31. In the present embodiment, the frame rate of the image control unit 155 is 30 fps (1/30 second = approximately 33 ms) so that drawing (display of an image) is performed 30 times per second. 60 fps (1/60 second = about 16.6 ms) may be set so that 60 times of drawing (display of an image) are performed.

  In addition, a general-purpose board 39 that converts image data into a predetermined image format and outputs the image data is connected between the image control unit 155 and the image display device 31. The general-purpose board 39 has a bridge function of converting the image data into an image format corresponding to the performance of the image display device 31. For example, a 19-inch SXGA (1280 dots × 1080 dots) liquid crystal display device is used. It absorbs the difference in resolution between when it is connected and when it is connected to a 17-inch XGA (1024 dots × 768 dots) liquid crystal display device.

  The audio control unit 158 is connected to the audio output device 32, and based on various types of effect data (including commands) transmitted from the effect control unit 120m, adjusts the sound data and music in accordance with the display of the image display device 31 (. Control is performed to output data (BGM, SE) and the like from the audio output device 32.

  The lamp / drive control unit 160 includes a lamp CPU 160a for performing arithmetic processing, a lamp ROM 160b in which a lamp / drive control program is stored, a lamp RAM 160c as a work area for the arithmetic processing, an input / output port, and the like.

  The lamp CPU 160a receives the operation clock from the crystal oscillator, reads out the lamp / drive control program stored in the lamp ROM 160b, and performs an arithmetic process relating to the effect while utilizing the lamp RAM 160c as a work area. In response to the received effect instruction command and the like, control is performed to cause a controlled device such as various lighting devices or various driving devices to perform a predetermined effect (output data and commands).

  The panel lighting device 34a, the frame lighting device 34b, the board driving device 33, and the production button driving motor 35b are connected to the input / output ports of the lamp / drive control unit, and the production control unit 120m (sub CPU 120a) Based on the transmitted various effect data (including commands), lighting control of various LEDs of the panel lighting device 34a and the frame lighting device 34b is performed to perform a light emission effect, etc., and the board driving device 33 and the effect. By performing drive control of a drive source such as a motor or a solenoid of the button drive motor 35b, an operation effect (moving effect described above) or the like is performed.

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

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

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

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

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

  The launch controller 132 has a touch sensor 3a and a launch volume 3b connected to the input side, and a launch solenoid 4a and a ball feed solenoid 4b connected to the output side. The launch control unit 132 receives a touch signal from the touch sensor 3a and controls the solenoid for firing 4a and the ball feed solenoid 4b to be energized based on the voltage supplied from the launch volume 3b.

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

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

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

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

  The ball feed solenoid 4b is constituted by a straight-moving solenoid, and feeds the game balls in the tray 40 one by one toward the launching member 4c directly connected to the firing solenoid 4a.

  The power supply board 140 is provided with a backup power supply composed of a capacitor. The power supply board 140 supplies a power supply voltage to the gaming machine 1 and monitors a power supply voltage supplied to the gaming machine 1. When the power supply voltage falls below a predetermined value, A power interruption detection signal is output to main control board 110. More specifically, when the power interruption detection signal goes high, the main CPU 110a enters an operable state, and when the power interruption detection signal goes low, the main CPU 110a enters an operation stop state. The backup power supply is not limited to a capacitor, but may be, for example, a battery or a combination of a capacitor and a battery.

(Explanation of game state)
Next, a game state when the game proceeds will be described. In the present embodiment, the state relating to the jackpot lottery includes a “low-probability gaming state” and a “high-probability gaming state”, and the state relating to the starting movable piece 15b of the second starting port 15 includes a “non-time-saving gaming state”. "Time saving game state". The state relating to the jackpot lottery (low-probability gaming state, high-probability gaming state) and the state relating to the starting movable piece 15b (non-time-saving gaming state, time-saving gaming state) can be related to each other and can be independent. it can. That is,
(1) a "low-probability time-saving gaming state" which is a low-probability gaming state and a time-saving gaming state;
(2) a “low-probability non-time-saving gaming state” that is a low-probability gaming state and a non-time-saving gaming state;
(3) a “high-probability time-short game state” that is a high-probability game state and a time-short game state;
(4) It is possible to provide a “high-probability non-time-saving game state” that is a high-probability game state and a non-time-saving game state.
The gaming state when the game is started, that is, the initial gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is set to a “low-probability non-time-saving gaming state”, and this gaming state is referred to as a “normal gaming state” in the present embodiment. I will call it. In the present embodiment, the “low probability time saving game state” is referred to as a “time saving game state”. Further, the “high-probability time-saving gaming state” is referred to as a “high-probability gaming state” in the present embodiment.

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

  In the present embodiment, the “non-time-saving game state” refers to the average fluctuation time of the normal symbol corresponding to the lottery result in the winning lottery executed based on the passing of the game ball to the symbol symbol 13. A state in which the opening time of the second starting port 15 when the winning is won is set to be short, and the opening time of the second starting port 15 is easily set short. For example, when a game ball passes through the ordinary symbol gate 13, a winning lottery is performed, and the ordinary symbol display device 22 displays the ordinary symbol in a variable manner. Stop display later. If the lottery result is a win, the second starting port 15 is controlled to be open for 0.2 seconds after the normal symbol is stopped.

  On the other hand, the “time saving game state” means that the average fluctuation time of the ordinary symbol corresponding to the lottery result in the winning lottery executed based on the passing of the game ball to the ordinary symbol gate 13 is “non-hours saving game”. The state is set to be shorter than the "state", and the opening time of the second start-up port 15 at the time of winning is set to, for example, 3 seconds, which is longer than the "non-time-saving game state". Furthermore, in the “non-time-saving game state”, the probability of winning in the win lottery is set as low as 1/16, for example, and in the “hour-saving game state”, the probability of winning in the win lottery is as high as 15/16, for example. Is set. Therefore, in the "time reduction game state", when the game ball normally passes through the symbol gate 13, the second starting port 15 is more easily controlled to the open state than in the "non-time reduction game state". Thus, in the "time reduction game state", the player can proceed with the game while suppressing the consumption of the game ball.

  In the embodiment, the “time reduction game state” is such that the fluctuation time of the ordinary symbol, the opening time of the second starting port 15, and the winning probability of the winning lottery are more advantageous than the “non-time reduction game state”. You have set. However, the “time saving game state” may be set so that only one of the normal symbol fluctuation time, the opening time of the second starting port 15, and the winning probability of the winning lottery becomes advantageous.

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

(Big hit lottery determination table)
FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a big hit determination table. Specifically, FIG. 5A is a jackpot determination table of a jackpot lottery triggered by the entry of a game ball into the first starting port 14, and FIG. It is a jackpot determination table of a jackpot lottery triggered by the entry of a game ball. In the tables of FIGS. 5A and 5B, the jackpot probability is the same.

  As shown in FIG. 5A and FIG. 5B, in the big hit determination table, the probability game state, the random number for big hit determination, and the big hit determination result are associated with each other.

  The main CPU 110a refers to the jackpot determination table of the jackpot lottery shown in FIGS. 5 (a) and 5 (b), and determines “big hit” based on the current probability gaming state and the acquired random number value for jackpot determination. Or “losing”.

  For example, according to the jackpot determination table of the jackpot lottery shown in FIG. 5A, when the game is in the low-probability gaming state, two jackpot determination random numbers “7” and “8” are determined to be the jackpot. On the other hand, when the game is in the high-probability gaming state, the ten jackpot determination random numbers from “7” to “16” are determined to be jackpots. If the random number value is other than the above, it is determined that "losing".

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

(Special design decision table)
FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a special symbol determination table for determining the type of the special symbol stopped and displayed as a result of the variable display. Specifically, FIG. 6A is a special symbol determination table for a loss, and FIG. 6B is a special symbol determination table for a big hit.

  As shown in FIG. 6 (a), the special symbol determination table for the losing is obtained when a game ball enters the first starting port 14 or the second starting port 15 and the type of the special symbol display device. The special symbol determination random value and the lost special symbol (stop special symbol data) are associated with each other. It should be noted that a plurality of special symbols and a random number for special symbol determination may be associated with each other so that a plurality of special symbols can be determined even in a loss.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 6B, the special symbol determination table for the big hit includes the type of the special symbol display device (the type of the starting port where the game ball has won), the first starting port 14, or the second starting port. The special symbol determination random value acquired when a game ball enters the mouth 15 is associated with a special jackpot special symbol (stop special symbol data).

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

  Then, at the start of the change of the special symbol, an effect symbol designation command as information of the special symbol is determined based on the determined special symbol type (stop special symbol data). Here, the effect symbol designating command is such that one command is composed of two bytes of data, one byte of MODE data for identifying the classification of the control command, and one byte of DATA indicating the content of the control command to be executed. And data. This is the same for a variation pattern designation command and the like to be described later.

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

(Big hit game end data table)
FIG. 7 is a big hit game end time setting data table for determining the game state after the big hit game ends.

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

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

  Specifically, if the game state buffer is “00H”, it indicates the game state information of the low-probability game state and the non-time-saving game state in which both the time-saving game flag and the high-probability game flag are not set. If the game state buffer is "01H", the time saving game flag is not set, but the high probability game flag indicates the set high probability game state and the non-time saving game state. If the game state buffer is “02H”, it indicates the game state information of the low-probability game state and the time-short game state where the time-saving game flag is set but the high-probability game flag is not set. If the game state buffer is “03H”, it indicates the game state information of the high-probability game state and the time-short game state in which both the time-short game flag and the high-probability game flag are set. In the case of the gaming machine specification (spec) according to the present embodiment, the gaming state buffer does not become “01H”. Is not performed, the game state buffer may be set to "01H" if the specification has a so-called "latency probability change".

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

  As a feature of the big hit game end time setting data table shown in FIG. 7 in the present embodiment, the “first big hit” is given 100 times as the number of time saving games (J) and 0 times as the high probability game times (X). "2nd big hit" is given 10,000 times as the number of time saving games (J), 10000 times as the high probability game number (X), and "3rd big hit" is the number of time saving games (J ) Is given 10,000 times, and 10,000 times is given as the high probability game number (X). In addition, a normal gaming state is given to “first big hit”, and a high-probability gaming state is given to “second big hit” and “third big hit”.

(Special electric accessory operation mode determination table)
FIG. 8 is a special electric auditors product operation mode determination table for determining a special winning opening mode table. As will be described later, the jackpot game is executed based on the special winning opening mode table, so that the special winning opening mode table indicates the type of the big hit game. In the present embodiment, “table” is appropriately omitted and described as “TBL”.

  As shown in FIG. 8, in the special electric auditors product operation mode determination table, special special pattern stop special figure data and a special winning opening opening mode table are associated with each other.

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

(Large winning opening table)
FIG. 9 is a diagram showing the configuration of the special winning opening opening mode table determined in FIG. 8. The first special winning opening opening / closing door 16 b or the second special winning opening opening / closing door 17 b depends on the special winning opening opening table. Are determined.

  More specifically, it is a group of tables for determining a jackpot opening mode for a jackpot, which is referred to in a jackpot game, and includes a first jackpot table, a second jackpot table, and a third jackpot table.

  In the special winning opening opening mode determination table shown in FIG. 9, the type of the special winning opening to be opened (the first special winning opening 16 or the second special winning opening 17) and the maximum number of round games in one big hit game And a specified number indicating the maximum winning number to the special winning opening in one round, the opening time from the start of the jackpot game to the execution of the first round game, the maximum number of opening of the special winning opening in each round game, , One open time of the special winning opening in each round game, one closing time of the special winning opening in each round game, an interval time until the next round game is executed, and the end of the last round game Ending time from the end of the big hit game to the end of the big hit game.

  The main CPU 110a executes the first jackpot game based on the first jackpot table, executes the second jackpot game based on the second jackpot table, and executes the third jackpot game based on the third jackpot table. Become.

  According to the first big win table shown in FIG. 9, the first big win opening / closing door 16b is operated to open the first big win 16 on the right side of the game area 6 up to a maximum of 29 seconds per round. The first big hit game can be executed. However, if a specified number (9) of game balls wins in the first special winning opening 16 before the opening time elapses 29 seconds, one round of the game is finished. When the 16 round game ends, the first big hit game ends.

  According to the second big hit table shown in FIG. 9, the first big win port opening / closing door 16 b is operated to set the first big win port 16 on the right side of the game area 6 to a maximum of 0 for two rounds (two times). It is possible to execute a second jackpot game in which a release of .052 seconds is performed. However, if a predetermined number (9) of game balls wins in the first big winning opening 16 before the opening time elapses 0.052 seconds, one round of the game is completed. Then, when the two round game ends, the second big hit game ends.

  According to the third big win table shown in FIG. 9, the second big win opening / closing door 17b is operated to open the second big win 17 on the right side of the gaming area 6 up to a maximum of 29 seconds per round. The third big hit game can be executed. However, if a specified number (9) of game balls wins in the second special winning opening 17 before the opening time elapses 29 seconds, the game of one round ends. When the 16 round game ends, the third jackpot game ends.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, there are provided three types of “big hit games (special games)” from the first big hit game to the third big hit game in which the opening operation of the special winning opening and the opening operation of the special winning opening are different. Therefore, the player can enjoy various special games.

  Further, since the opening time (0.052 seconds) of the second big hit game is shorter than the time (about 0.6 seconds) in which one game ball is fired as described above, the first big win opening / closing door 16b. It is difficult to win the first big winning opening 16 even if is activated. Therefore, the second jackpot game can be said to be a "disadvantageous opening mode". On the other hand, the opening time (29 seconds) of the first jackpot game and the opening time (29 seconds) of the third jackpot game are longer than the time (about 0.6 seconds) in which one game ball is fired. Open state ”.

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

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

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

  Further, in the special figure variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 10, the variation pattern (1) (normal variation) is set such that as the number of special symbols held (U1 or U2) increases, the average variation time of the special symbols decreases. ) Is set so that the fluctuation time (T2) of the fluctuation pattern (2) (shortened fluctuation) is shorter than the fluctuation time (T1). For example, the fluctuation time (T1) of the fluctuation pattern (1) (normal fluctuation 1) is 11 seconds (the normal fluctuation period is about 10 seconds, the fluctuation fluctuation period is about 0.5 seconds, and the fluctuation stop period is about 0.5 seconds). And the fluctuation time (T2) of the fluctuation pattern (2) (normal fluctuation 2) is 13 seconds (the normal fluctuation period is about 12 seconds, the swing fluctuation period is about 0.5 seconds, and the fluctuation stop period is about 0.5 seconds). Second), and the fluctuation time (T3) of the fluctuation pattern (3) (shortening fluctuation) is 4 seconds (the shortening fluctuation period is about 3 seconds, the swing fluctuation period is about 0.5 seconds, and the fluctuation stop period is about 0.5 seconds). 5 seconds). Note that the maximum number of balls “4” may be stored as the number of special symbols to be reserved, but the variation pattern of the special symbols is determined after subtracting 1 from the number of special symbols to be retained. Therefore, “4” is not referred to as the number of reservations. Hereinafter, “normal fluctuation 1” and “normal fluctuation 2” may be simply referred to as “normal fluctuation”.

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

  Then, a special pattern change pattern designation command is generated based on the determined special pattern change pattern, and information on the special pattern change pattern is transmitted to the effect control board 120.

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

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

  Here, “normal fluctuation 1”, “normal fluctuation 2”, and “shortening fluctuation” as the effect contents mean that a plurality of effect symbols 38 fluctuate at high speed and stop without reaching reach. The normal fluctuation 1 and the normal fluctuation 2 are different from the shortened fluctuation in that the shortened fluctuation ends in a shorter fluctuation time than the normal fluctuation 1 and the normal fluctuation 2.

  In addition, the “reach” is a variation mode in which a part of the combination of the effect symbols 38 for notifying the jackpot is temporarily stopped, and the other effect symbols 38 fluctuate, thereby giving the player an expectation of the jackpot. Means For example, when a combination of three-digit effect symbols 38 of “777” is set as a combination of effect symbols 38 for notifying the jackpot, the two effect symbols 38 are temporarily stopped at “7” and the remaining effect is performed. This refers to a mode in which the symbol 38 fluctuates. The “temporary stop” refers to a mode in which the effect symbol 38 swings slightly or the effect symbol 38 is deformed small, so that the player is made to appear as if the effect symbol 38 is stopped.

  Further, the “normal reach” means a low reach (hereinafter, referred to as “big hit expectation”) at which two effect symbols 38 are temporarily stopped and a jackpot game in which the remaining one effect symbol 38 fluctuates is executed. are doing. In addition, in this embodiment, although there is no big hit by "normal reach", you may comprise so that big hit may be made by "normal reach". The “SP reach” means a super reach that has a higher jackpot expectation than the normal reach. For example, it refers to a mode in which the effect symbol 38 not temporarily stopped fluctuates specially or a special character is displayed. The “SPSP reach” means a special reach that is performed after the super reach and has a higher jackpot expectation than the super reach. In addition, the “full rotation reach” means a mode in which the combination of a plurality of effect symbols 38 for notifying the jackpot fluctuates at a low speed in a state where all of the combinations are provided. It means the reach to be performed.

  Also, the “pseudo continuous number of times” means “the number of executions of the pseudo continuous notice”, and the “pseudo continuous notice” is an effect during the fluctuation display of the special symbol corresponding to one jackpot lottery. This means that the symbol 38 is temporarily stopped and then changed again to give a notice in a variation mode in which the effect symbol 38 is changed and temporarily stopped a plurality of times.

(Preliminary decision table for jackpot lottery)
FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating a preliminary determination table for determining the result of the jackpot lottery in advance.

  As shown in FIG. 11, the special symbol display device (type of the opening), the random number value for jackpot determination, the random symbol value for special symbol determination, the random value for reach determination, and the random The numerical value is associated with the planned change pattern.

  Here, the "big hit", "small hit", or "losing" can be determined in advance by the random number for jackpot determination obtained when the game ball enters the starting port, and a special symbol is determined by the random number for special symbol determination. The type of symbol (big hit special symbol, small hit special symbol, losing special symbol) can be determined in advance. Furthermore, the scheduled variation pattern (the effect content such as the presence or absence of reach, the type of reach, etc.) can be determined in advance by the reach determination random number value and the special figure variation random number value. It becomes possible to include the type of the jackpot and the planned variation pattern.

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

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

  The prior determination table shown in FIG. 11 is similar to the special figure variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. However, the prior determination table shown in FIG. 11 is used when the game ball enters the starting port, whereas the special figure variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 10 is used when the special symbol variation starts. I have. In addition, there is a difference whether or not to refer to the “number of reservations”. For this reason, in the preliminary determination table shown in FIG. 11, the types of the jackpot and the reach can be determined, but only the “normal fluctuation” and the “shortened fluctuation” cannot be determined (see “FIG. 11”). Scheduled fluctuation pattern ”).

  In addition, the prior determination table shown in FIG. 11 is a prior determination table of the jackpot lottery referred to in the low-probability gaming state, but is not illustrated, but the preliminary determination table of the jackpot lottery referred to in the high-probability gaming state is also omitted. It is stored in the main ROM 110b. Note that the jackpot lottery pre-judgment table referred to in the high-probability gaming state is configured in the same manner as the pre-judgment table shown in FIG. 11, but it is determined in advance whether it is a "big hit" or "losing". The value of the random number for jackpot determination is different.

  FIG. 12 is a diagram showing a normal symbol and a table relating to the starting movable piece 15 b of the second starting port 15. More specifically, FIG. 12A is a diagram showing a hit determination table for a hit lottery, and FIG. 12B is a diagram showing a normal pattern for determining the type of a normal symbol stopped and displayed as a result of the variable display. It is a figure which shows a symbol determination table. FIG. 12C is a general pattern fluctuation pattern determination table for determining the fluctuation time of the normal symbol, and FIG. 12D shows the opening mode of the starting movable piece 15b when a winning lottery is won. It is a figure showing a starting opening mode decision table for determination.

(Win determination table for winning lottery)
As shown in FIG. 12A, the hit determination table associates presence / absence of a time-saving gaming state, a hit determination random value, and a hit determination result.

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

(Normal symbol decision table)
As shown in FIG. 12 (b), in the ordinary symbol determination table, the presence / absence of the time saving game state, the hit determination result, the random number value for ordinary symbol determination, and the ordinary symbol (stop ordinary symbol data) are associated with each other. I have.

  The main CPU 110a refers to the normal symbol determination table shown in FIG. 12 (b), and stops and displays the normal symbol based on the current time-saving gaming state, the hit determination result, and the acquired random number for the normal symbol determination. (Stop data).

  At the start of the change of the ordinary symbol, the main CPU 110a determines the ordinary symbol designation command as information of the ordinary symbol based on the determined ordinary symbol type (stop ordinary symbol data), and determines the determined ordinary symbol designation command. To the effect control board 120.

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

(Public figure fluctuation pattern determination table)
FIG. 12 (c) is a diagram showing a general-figure variation pattern determination table for determining a variation pattern (variation time and the like) of a normal symbol as described later.

  As shown in FIG. 12 (c), the presence / absence of the time-saving game state, the lottery result of the winning lottery, the random number value for the general figure fluctuation, and the fluctuation time of the normal symbol are associated with the general figure fluctuation pattern determination table. ing.

  The main CPU 110a refers to the normal-figure variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 12C, and based on the current time-saving gaming state, the hit determination result, and the acquired general-figure variation random value, acquires the normal symbol variation pattern. Determine the fluctuating time.

  Then, at the start of the change of the normal symbol, the main CPU 110a determines a general symbol change designation command as information of the normal symbol change time based on the determined normal symbol change time, and determines the determined general symbol change designation command. To the effect control board 120.

  As a feature of the normal figure fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 12C, the fluctuation time (3 seconds or 5 seconds) of the time-saving game state is the fluctuation time (30 seconds or 40 seconds) of the non-time-saving game state. It is configured to be shorter than that.

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

  The main CPU 110a refers to the start-up opening mode determination table shown in FIG. 12D, and based on the general stoppage data, the maximum number of times the starting movable piece 15b is opened, the opening time, the opening time, the closing time, the interval time, Determine the ending time.

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

  Then, as shown in the normal symbol determination table of FIG. 12B, when a hit occurs in the time-saving gaming state, the stop general-purpose data = 03, which is the most advantageous open mode, is selected. As a result, in the time saving game state, the starting movable piece 15b operates more advantageously for the player than in the non-time saving game state.

(Various storage areas)
FIG. 13 is a diagram showing various storage areas set in the main RAM 110c. Specifically, FIG. 13A shows special figure determination information (a random number for jackpot determination, a special symbol determination) obtained when a game ball enters the first opening 14 or the second opening 15. FIG. 13B shows a special figure determination information storage area in which a random number value, a reach determination random number value, and a special figure change random number value are stored. FIG. FIG. 13 (c) is a diagram showing the configuration, and FIG. 13 (c) shows general symbol determination information (a random number for hit determination, a random number for general symbol determination, a random symbol variation for normal symbol) acquired when a game ball passes through the normal symbol gate 13. FIG. 13 (d) is a diagram showing the configuration of each storage unit in the general figure determination information storage area.

  As shown in FIG. 13A, the special figure determination information storage area stores first special figure determination information that stores special figure determination information acquired based on winning of a game ball into the first starting port 14. An area, a second special figure determination information holding storage area in which special figure determination information acquired based on a winning of a game ball into the second starting port 15 is stored, and special figure determination information during execution of the variable display are stored. The first special figure determination information reservation storage area and the second special figure determination information reservation storage area are divided from the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit, respectively. I have.

  Note that the number of undetermined special figure determination information stored in the first to fourth storage units of the first special figure determination information storage area is the first special symbol reservation number (U1). The number of reserved icons corresponding to the special figure determination information is displayed in the first reserved icon display area 31a, and the number of undetermined special figure determination information stored in the second special figure determination information storage area is the second special symbol. The number of reservations (U2), the number of reservation icons corresponding to the undetermined special figure determination information is displayed in the second reservation icon display area 31b, and the variable display (fluctuating effect) stored in the special figure execution storage area is displayed. The fluctuating icon corresponding to the running special figure determination information is displayed in the fluctuating icon display area 31c.

  As shown in FIG. 13 (b), each storage unit stores a random number for a jackpot determination for storing a random number for a jackpot determination, and a random number storage for a special symbol for storing a random number for a special symbol determination. The area is divided into an area, a reach determination random number storage area for storing a reach determination random number, and a special figure change pattern determination random number storage area for storing a special figure change pattern random number.

  When the game ball enters the first starting port 14 and the special figure determination information is acquired, the special figure determination information is stored in the first to fourth storage units of the first special figure determination information holding storage area. The acquired special figure determination information is stored in the storage unit having the smallest number that is not stored. When the game ball enters the second starting port 15 and the special figure determination information is acquired, the special figure determination information is stored in the first to fourth storage units of the second special figure determination information holding storage area. The acquired special figure determination information is stored in the storage unit having the smallest number that is not stored.

  The special figure execution storage area shifts the special figure determination information stored in the first storage of the first special figure determination information holding storage area when the start condition of the change display of the first special symbol is satisfied, and shifts the first special figure determination information. It is referred to to execute a variable display of a symbol. Further, when the start condition of the variation display of the second special symbol is satisfied, the special figure determination information stored in the first storage unit of the second special symbol determination information holding storage area is shifted, and the variation display of the second special symbol is displayed. Referenced to perform

  As shown in FIG. 13 (c), the general figure determination information storage area includes a general figure determination information holding storage area in which general figure determination information acquired based on the passage of a game ball to the design symbol gate 13 is stored. A general-figure execution storage area in which general-figure determination information during execution of the variable display is stored, and the general-figure determination information holding storage area is divided from a first storage unit to a fourth storage unit. The number of undecided general symbol determination information stored in the first to fourth storage units of the general symbol determination information reservation storage area is the normal symbol reservation number (G).

  As shown in FIG. 13D, each storage unit includes a hit determination random number storage area for storing a hit determination random number, and a normal symbol determination random number storage for storing a normal symbol determination random value. The area is divided into a general figure variation pattern determination random number storage area for storing a general figure variation pattern determination random number value.

  Then, when the game ball passes through the normal symbol gate 13 and the general symbol determination information is obtained, the general symbol determination information is not stored in the first to fourth storage units of the general symbol determination information holding storage area. The acquired general-purpose map determination information is stored in the storage unit with the smallest number.

  The general symbol execution storage area shifts the general symbol determination information stored in the first storage unit of the general symbol determination information holding storage area when the start condition of the normal symbol variable display is satisfied, and displays the normal symbol variable display. Referenced to perform.

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

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

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

  First, the main CPU 110a performs an initialization process including steps S1 to S14. Specifically, in step S1, the main CPU 110a permits access to the main RAM 110c.

  In step S2, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not a backup flag indicating that the power is restored is set in the main RAM 110c. If the backup flag has been set, the process proceeds to step S3. If the backup flag has not been set, the process proceeds to step S11.

  In step S3, the main CPU 110a calculates the checksum of the main RAM 110c, and in step S4, compares the checksum stored in the main RAM 110c at the time of the previous power-off with the newly calculated checksum, and determines the checksum. It is determined whether or not it is normal. If the checksum is normal, the process proceeds to step S5. If the checksum is not normal, there is an abnormality in the data stored in the RAM 110c (the control state cannot be returned to the control state before the power-off). As a result, the process moves to step S11.

  In step S5, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the RAM clear switch 111a is ON. If the RAM clear switch 111a is not ON, the process proceeds to step S6 assuming that the process at the time of power restoration is performed, and if the RAM clear switch 111a is ON, the process at the time of turning on the power is performed. And moves the process to step S12.

  In step S6, the main CPU 110a clears the backup flag and the checksum stored in the main RAM 110c, and sets the RAM when the power is restored. By performing this processing, the progress state (control state) of the game is restored (restored) to the state before the power was turned off, so that the game can be restarted from the state before the power was turned off.

  In step S7, the main CPU 110a performs initialization of devices around the CPU. Specifically, the output setting to the effect control board 120, the setting of the CTC (Counter Timer Circuit) to be used, the interrupt timer (4 milliseconds) of the used CTC, and the like are set.

  In step S8, the main CPU 110a sets in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c the fact that the control state of the game has been restored and the power restoration designation command indicating the game state before the occurrence of the power failure, and proceeds to step S9. Move. As a result, the power restoration designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120, and the effect control board 120 performs a process for executing the power restoration notification.

  Note that the power restoration notification indicates that a power restoration screen (image) indicating that the power has been restored is displayed on the image display device 31, or a power restoration notification sound indicating that the power has been restored is output from the audio output device 32. Or

  Note that a game state designation command indicating the current game state may be transmitted before or after transmitting the power restoration specification command without including the information indicating the current game state in the power restoration specification command.

  In step S9, the main CPU 110a sets a special symbol storage designation command indicating the first special symbol hold number (U1) and the second special symbol hold number (U2) in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. As a result, the special symbol storage designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120, and the effect control board 120 can grasp the number of special symbols to be reserved, and the first display icon or the second storage icon is displayed on the image display device 31. Is displayed.

  In step S10, the main CPU 110a sets a normal symbol storage designation command indicating the number of normal symbols to be held (G) in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. As a result, the normal symbol storage designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120, and the effect control board 120 can grasp the number of normal symbols stored.

  In step S11, the main CPU 110a clears all the areas of the main RAM 110c, sets the RAM when the power is turned on, and shifts the processing to step S13.

  In step S12, the main CPU 110a clears the used area of the main RAM 110c, sets the RAM when the power is turned on, and moves the process to step S13. By performing this processing, the progress state (control state) of the game is initialized to the initial state.

  In step S13, the main CPU 110a initializes devices around the CPU. Specifically, the output setting to the effect control board 120, the setting of the CTC (Counter Timer Circuit) to be used, the interrupt timer (4 milliseconds) of the used CTC, and the like are set.

  In step S14, the main CPU 110a sets a power-on designation command indicating that the control state of the game has been initialized (RAM cleared) in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c, and proceeds to step S15. Thereby, the power-on designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120, and the process for executing the power-on notification is performed by the effect control board 120.

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

  In step S15, the main CPU 110a performs a process of updating the reach determination random number value for determining the variation pattern (variation time) of the special symbol and the special figure variation random value in step S16. The initial random number value, the initial random number value for special symbol determination, the initial random number value for hit determination, and the initial random number value for ordinary symbol determination are updated.

  In step S17, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not a power failure has occurred. Specifically, it is determined whether or not a power-off detection signal is input from a power-off detection circuit provided on power supply board 140. If a power failure has occurred, the process proceeds to step S18. If no power failure has occurred, the process proceeds to step S15 so that the process loops.

  The main CPU 110a prohibits the timer interruption in step S18, clears the output port in step S19, calculates the checksum of the main RAM 110c in step S20, and sets it in a predetermined area of the main RAM 110c. In step S22, a backup flag to be referred to at the time of restoration from a power failure is set in a predetermined area of the main RAM 110c. In step S22, access to the main RAM 110c is prohibited, and the process waits until the supply of the power supply voltage is completely stopped.

  It should be noted that the checksums of all the used areas of the main RAM 110c are calculated and compared when the power is turned off and when the power is turned on. The sum may be calculated and compared.

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

  A clock pulse is generated at a predetermined cycle (4 milliseconds) by a reset clock pulse generation circuit provided on the main control board 110, so that a timer interrupt process described below is executed.

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

  The main CPU 110a performs a time control process in step S110. Specifically, the update process of the special symbol time counter, the update process of the special game timer counter such as the opening time of the special electric accessory, the update process of the ordinary symbol time counter, the update process of the opening / closing time of the starting movable piece 15b, and the like. To update (subtract 1) the various timer counters.

  The main CPU 110a performs a random number update process in step S120. Specifically, a process of updating the random number for jackpot determination, the random number for special symbol determination, the random number for collision determination, the random number for ordinary symbol determination, and the random number for ordinary figure fluctuation is performed. More specifically, each random number value and the random number counter are incremented by one. When the added random number counter exceeds the maximum value of the random number range (when the random number counter makes one round), the random number counter is reset to 0, and each random number value is newly updated from the initial random number value at that time. .

  The main CPU 110a performs an initial random value update process in step S130. Specifically, a process of updating (addition of 1) the initial random value for jackpot determination, the initial random number for special symbol determination, the initial random number for hit determination, and the initial random number for ordinary symbol determination is performed.

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

  The main CPU 110a performs a special figure special power control process in step S300. Specifically, a process of controlling a jackpot lottery, a change display of a special symbol, opening / closing of the first special winning opening 16 or the second special winning opening 17, a change in the game state, and the like are performed. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S400, the main CPU 110a performs a normal-time and ordinary-power control process. Specifically, a process for controlling a winning lottery, a variation display of a normal symbol, an opening and closing of the starting movable piece 15b, and the like is performed. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  The main CPU 110a performs payout control processing in step S500. Specifically, referring to the respective prize ball counters, a process of generating payout number designation commands corresponding to various winning ports and setting the same in the transmission buffer of the main RAM 110c is performed. As a result, the payout number designation command is transmitted to the payout control board 130, and the processing for paying out the number of game balls corresponding to the payout number designation command from the payout device is performed.

  The main CPU 110a performs a game progress data creation process in step S600. Specifically, the external information signal output from the game information output terminal plate 30, the driving data of the second starting opening / closing solenoid 15c, the driving data of the first winning opening / closing solenoid 16c, and the driving data of the second winning opening / closing solenoid 17c. Drive data, display data of the first special symbol display device 20, display data of the second special symbol display device 21, display data of the ordinary symbol display device 22, display data of the first special symbol hold display 23, second special symbol A process of creating output data related to the progress of the game, such as display data on the hold display 24 and display data on the normal symbol hold display 25, is performed.

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

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

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

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

  In step S220, the main CPU 110a performs a special winning opening detection switch input process. Specifically, it is determined whether or not a detection signal has been input from the first special winning opening detection switch 16a or the second special winning opening detection switch 17a. A process of adding 1 to the prize ball counter is performed.

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

  In step S240, the main CPU 110a performs a second starting port detection switch input process. Specifically, it is determined whether or not a detection signal has been input from the second start-up opening detection switch 15a, and when the detection signal has been input, 1 is added to the prize ball counter for the second start-up opening. If the number of special symbol reservations (U2) is less than 4, the second special symbol reservation number (U2) is incremented by one, and at the same time, the special figure determination information is obtained and a predetermined storage unit (first (Storage unit to fourth storage unit). Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S250, the main CPU 110a performs a gate detection switch input process, and ends the current input control process. Specifically, it is determined whether or not a detection signal has been input from the gate detection switch 13a. When the detection signal is input, if the number of ordinary symbol holdings (G) is less than 4, the number of ordinary symbol holdings (G) is changed. In addition to the processing of adding 1, the process of acquiring the general-purpose map determination information and storing it in a predetermined storage unit (first storage unit to fourth storage unit) in the general-purpose map determination information storage area is performed.

(Input processing of the first starting port detection switch on the main control board)
The first starting port detection switch input processing of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing a first starting port detection switch input process in the main control board 110.

  First, in step S230-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether a detection signal has been input from the first starting port detection switch 14a. If the detection signal has been input, the process proceeds to step S230-2. If the detection signal has not been input, the current first start-up opening detection switch input process ends.

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

  In step S230-3, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the first special symbol reservation number (U1) is less than four. If the first special symbol hold number (U1) is less than 4, the process proceeds to step S230-4, and if the first special symbol hold number (U1) is not less than 4, the present first start-up opening. The detection switch input processing ends.

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

  In step S230-6, the main CPU 110a acquires the special figure determination information, searches the first storage section in the first special figure determination information storage area for empty storage sections in order, and searches for empty storage sections. The acquired special figure determination information is stored.

  The main CPU 110a performs a preliminary determination process in step S230-7. Specifically, referring to the prior determination table of the jackpot lottery shown in FIG. 11, the type of the special symbol display device, the random number value for the jackpot determination acquired this time, the random number value for the special symbol determination, the random number value for the reach determination, A process for determining a planned variation pattern based on the random number value for the special figure variation is performed.

  In step S230-8, the main CPU 110a sets a start opening winning designation command indicating the expected variation pattern determined in the preliminary determination process in step S230-7 in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c, 1 Start port detection switch input processing ends.

  As a result, the starting opening winning designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120, and before the display of the change of the special symbol triggered by the winning of the game ball to the first starting opening 14 is started (1 or It is possible to execute a look-ahead effect that predicts that the jackpot game may be executed (over the fluctuation display of a plurality of special symbols) (expected the execution of the jackpot game).

(Input processing of the second starting port detection switch on the main control board)
The second starting port detection switch input processing of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing the second starting port detection switch input processing in the main control board 110.

  First, in step S240-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether a detection signal has been input from the second starting port detection switch 15a. If the detection signal has been input, the process proceeds to step S240-2, and if the detection signal has not been input, the current second start-up opening detection switch input process ends.

  In step S240-2, the main CPU 110a performs a process of adding 1 to a prize ball counter (a single prize ball counter) for the second starting port used for the prize ball and updating the same.

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

  In step S240-5, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the second special symbol reservation number (U2) is less than four. If the second special symbol holding number (U2) is less than 4, the process proceeds to step S240-6. If the second special symbol holding number (U2) is not less than 4, the second starting port of this time. The detection switch input processing ends.

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

  In step S240-8, the main CPU 110a acquires the special figure determination information, searches the first storage unit in the second special figure determination information storage area for the empty storage unit, and sequentially searches the empty storage unit. The acquired special figure determination information is stored.

  The main CPU 110a performs a preliminary determination process in step S240-9. Specifically, referring to the prior determination table of the jackpot lottery shown in FIG. 11, the type of the special symbol display device, the random number value for the jackpot determination acquired this time, the random number value for the special symbol determination, the random number value for the reach determination, A process for determining a planned variation pattern based on the random number value for the special figure variation is performed.

  In step S240-10, the main CPU 110a sets a start opening winning designating command indicating the expected variation pattern determined in the preliminary determination processing in step S240-9 in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c, The 2 starting port detection switch input processing ends.

  As a result, the start opening winning designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120, and before the display of the change of the special symbol triggered by the winning of the game ball to the second starting opening 15 is started (1 or It is possible to execute a look-ahead effect that predicts that the jackpot game may be executed (over the fluctuation display of a plurality of special symbols) (expected the execution of the jackpot game).

(Special figure special power control processing of main control board)
With reference to FIG. 19, the special figure special power control processing of the main control board 110 will be described. FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing the special figure special power control processing in the main control board 110.

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

  This "special figure special power processing data" is set as needed in each subroutine of the special figure special power control processing as described later, so that the subroutine necessary in the progress of the game is appropriately processed. Become.

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

  In step S320, the main CPU 110a performs special symbol variation processing, and ends the current special figure special power control processing. Specifically, a process is performed to determine whether or not the change time of the special symbol has elapsed. If the change time of the special symbol has elapsed, a process of shifting to the special symbol stop process of step S330 is performed. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S330, the main CPU 110a performs special symbol stop processing, and ends the current special figure special power control processing. Specifically, while performing processing corresponding to the special symbol (big hit symbol, losing symbol) stopped and displayed, the number of time saving games (J), the number of time saving games, the number of times of high probability games (X), and the number of times of high probability games are set. Perform the setting process. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S340, the main CPU 110a performs the jackpot game process, and ends the current special figure special power control process. Specifically, a process of controlling the jackpot game is performed. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S350, the main CPU 110a performs a jackpot game end process, and ends the current special figure special power control process. Specifically, a process of determining any one of the high-probability game state or the low-probability game state and a process of determining one of the time-saving game state and the non-time-saving game state is performed. . Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

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

  First, in step S310-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not a special symbol is being changed and displayed. If the special symbol change display is being performed (special symbol time counter # 0), the current special symbol storage determination process is terminated. If the special symbol change display is not being performed (special symbol time counter = 0), Move the process to step S310-2.

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

  In step S310-3, the main CPU 110a updates the second special symbol holding number (U2) by subtracting 1 from the number, and shifts the processing to step S310-6.

  In step S310-4, the main CPU 110a determines whether the first special symbol hold number (U1) is 1 or more. If it is determined that the first special symbol reservation number (U1) is 1 or more, the process proceeds to step S310-5. If the first special symbol reservation number (U1) is not 1 or more, step S318- is executed. Move the process to 1.

  In step S310-5, the main CPU 110a updates the first special symbol reservation number (U1) by subtracting 1 from the number, and shifts the processing to step S310-6.

  In step S310-6, the main CPU 110a determines the special figure stored in the special figure determination information reservation storage area corresponding to the special symbol reservation number (U) subtracted in step S310-3 or step S310-5. The information is shifted (storage area shift). Specifically, each special figure determination information stored in the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit in the first special figure determination information storage area or the second special figure determination information storage area is stored immediately before. Shift to part. Here, the special figure determination information stored in the first storage unit is shifted to the special figure execution storage area (the zeroth storage unit). At this time, the special figure determination information that was already written in the special figure execution storage area (the 0th storage unit) and used in the previous special symbol change display is deleted.

  In the present embodiment, the second special symbol reservation number (U2) is subtracted prior to the first special symbol reservation number (U1). However, the first special symbol reservation number (U1) is subtracted in the order of winning the starting opening. The reserved number (U1) and the second special symbol reserved number (U2) may be subtracted, or the first special symbol reserved number (U1) may be subtracted with priority over the second special symbol reserved number (U2). You may make it.

  Further, the case where the process proceeds to step S310-6 via steps S310-2 and S310-3 and the case where the process proceeds to step S310-6 via steps S310-4 and S310-5 are “establishment of the start condition”. Is equivalent to

  In step S310-7, the main CPU 110a displays a special number indicating the first special symbol reservation number (U1) or the second special symbol reservation number (U2) subtracted in step S310-3 or step S310-5. A design storage designation command is determined, and the determined special design storage designation command is set in the effect transmission data storage area. Thereby, the special symbol storage designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120, and the number of the first reserved icons or the second reserved icons displayed on the image display device 31 is reduced, or the first reserved icon, or The process of changing the second holding icon to the changing icon is performed.

  The main CPU 110a performs a big hit determination process in a step S311. Specifically, referring to the jackpot determination table shown in FIG. 5, it is determined whether or not a jackpot is determined based on the probability game state and the random number for jackpot determination stored in the special figure execution storage area. Referring to the special symbol determination table shown in FIG. 6, the special symbol type (starting port type) and the special symbol type (stop) based on the special symbol determination random number value stored in the special symbol execution storage area. Toll map data). Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

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

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

  In step S314, the main CPU 110a checks the game state at the start of the change, and sets a game state designation command corresponding to the current game state in the effect transmission data storage area. Thereby, the game state designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120, and the effect control board 120 can grasp the game state.

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

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

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

  In step S318-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not there is a customer waiting state flag indicating a customer waiting state (standby state) in which a special symbol variation display and a jackpot game are not executed. If there is a customer waiting state flag, the current special symbol storage determination process is ended. If there is no customer waiting state flag, the process proceeds to step S318-2.

  In step S318-2, the main CPU 110a sets a customer waiting state flag indicating a customer waiting state in a predetermined area of the main RAM 110c, and in step S318-3, indicates a customer waiting state indicating a customer waiting state. The designated command is set in the effect transmission data storage area, and the current special symbol storage determination process ends. Thus, the customer waiting state designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120, and the effect control board 120 performs processing for executing the customer waiting effect.

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

  The main CPU 110a determines in step S311-1 whether or not a big hit has occurred. Specifically, when the special figure determination information stored in the special figure execution storage area is shifted from the first special figure determination information holding storage area, the big hit lottery shown in FIG. Referring to the jackpot determination table, if the special figure determination information stored in the special figure execution storage area is shifted from the second special figure determination information holding storage area, the big hit shown in FIG. With reference to the lottery determination table for the lottery, it is determined whether or not it is a “big hit” based on the random number for jackpot determination stored in the special figure execution storage area. If it is a jackpot, the process proceeds to step S311-2; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S311-5.

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

  Note that the stop special figure data set in the stop special figure data storage area is used in a special symbol stop process described later in FIG. 23 to determine whether or not it is a “big hit symbol” and the big hit game process in FIG. Is also used to determine the operation mode of the special winning opening, and is also used to determine the game state after the end of the big hit in the big hit game end processing of FIG.

  In step S311-3, the main CPU 110a sets the effect designating command for a jackpot corresponding to the stop special figure data determined in step S311-2 in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. As a result, the effect symbol designating command is transmitted to the effect control board 120, and the type of the special jackpot symbol (stop special figure data) stopped and displayed on the effect control board 120 can be grasped.

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

  As described above, separately from the game state storage area (the time saving game flag storage area and the high-probability game flag storage area), the game state at the time of the jackpot winning is set in the game state buffer because the game during the jackpot game is performed. Since the high-probability game flag and the time-short game flag in the state storage area (the time-short game flag storage area and the high-probability game flag storage area) are reset, based on the game state at the time of winning the big hit after the end of the big hit, a new game is performed. This is because it is not possible to refer to the gaming state storage area when determining the gaming state at the end of the big hit. For this reason, by providing a game state buffer for storing game information indicating the game state at the time of the jackpot winning separately from the game state storage area, by referring to the game information in the game state buffer after the end of the big hit, Based on the gaming state at the time of winning the jackpot, a new gaming state after the end of the jackpot (such as a time saving game state or the number of time saving games) can be set.

  The main CPU 110a performs a lost symbol determination process in step S311-5. More specifically, referring to the special symbol determination table for the loss shown in FIG. 6A, the type of the special symbol for the loss to be stopped and displayed based on the special symbol determination random value stored in the special figure execution storage area. Is determined, and the stop special figure data corresponding to the determined special loss pattern type is set in the stop special figure data storage area.

  In step S311-6, the main CPU 110a sets a loss effect design designating command corresponding to the stop special figure data determined in step S311-5 in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. The jackpot determination process ends. As a result, the effect designating command is transmitted to the effect control board 120, and it becomes possible to grasp the type of the special loss symbol (stop special figure data) stopped and displayed on the effect control board 120.

(Special design change processing of main control board)
The special symbol change processing of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing the special symbol changing process in the main control board 110.

  In step S320-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether the fluctuation time set in the special symbol time counter has elapsed. If the fluctuation time has not elapsed, the current special symbol fluctuation processing ends, and if the fluctuation time has elapsed, the processing moves to step S320-2.

  In step S320-2, the main CPU 110a stops and displays the change display of the special symbol. More specifically, the variable display data set in step S316 is cleared, and the special symbol set in steps S311-2 and S311-5 is displayed on the first special symbol display device 20 or the second special symbol. The stop display data for stopping the display on the display device 21 is set in a predetermined area of the main RAM 110c. As a result, the special symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 20 or the second special symbol display device 21, and the big hit determination result is notified to the player.

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

  In step S320-4, the main CPU 110a sets a symbol stop time (0.5 seconds) for stopping and displaying the special symbol in the special symbol time counter. The special symbol time counter is updated by subtracting 1 every 4 ms in S110.

  In step S320-5, the main CPU 110a sets 2 in the special figure special electric processing data, prepares to shift the processing to the special symbol stop processing shown in FIG. 23, and ends the present special symbol change processing.

(Special symbol stop processing of main control board)
The special symbol stop processing of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing the special symbol stop processing in the main control board 110.

  In step S330-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the symbol stop time set in step S320-4 has elapsed (special symbol time counter = 0?). If the symbol stop time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S330-2. If the symbol stop time has not elapsed, the current special symbol stop process ends.

  In step S330-2, the main CPU 110a performs a time-saving game end determination process. Specifically, when the time-saving game flag is set in the main RAM 110c, the time-saving game frequency (J) is updated by subtracting 1 to determine whether the new time-saving game frequency (J) is “0”. Is determined. As a result, when the number of time saving games (J) is “0”, the time saving game flag is cleared, and the process proceeds to step S330-3. On the other hand, when the time saving game flag is not set or when the number of time saving games (J) is not “0”, the process proceeds to step S330-3 as it is.

  The main CPU 110a performs a high-probability game end determination process in step S330-3. Specifically, when the high-probability game flag is set in the main RAM 110c, the value is updated by subtracting 1 from the high-probability game count (X), and the new high-probability game count (X) is set to “0”. It is determined whether or not there is. As a result, when the number of high-probability games (X) is “0”, the high-probability game flag is cleared, and the process proceeds to step S330-4. On the other hand, when the high-probability game flag is not set or when the high-probability game count (X) is not “0”, the process proceeds to step S330-4 as it is.

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

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

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

  In step S330-7, the main CPU 110a sets 3 in the special figure special power processing data and prepares to shift the processing to the big hit game processing shown in FIG.

  In step S330-8, the main CPU 110a performs a normal game state transition process. Specifically, the CPU clears the high-probability game flag, the high-probability game count (X), the time-short game flag, and the number of time-short game (J), and shifts to the normal game state (low-probability non-time-short game state).

  The main CPU 110a performs a jackpot start preparation setting process in step S330-9. Specifically, the type of the jackpot game is determined based on the stop special map data with reference to the special electric auditors operation mode determination table shown in FIG. 8, and the special jackpot opening mode determination for the jackpot shown in FIG. 9 is determined. From the table group, a special winning opening mode determination table ("first big hit table", "second big hit table", "third big hit table", "fourth big hit table") according to the type of the big hit game is determined.

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

  In step S330-11, the main CPU 110a sets the opening time of the jackpot game in the special game timer counter, and ends the special symbol stop processing of this time. Specifically, an opening time corresponding to the type of the jackpot game is determined from the special winning opening mode determining table (see FIG. 9) determined in step S330-9, and set to the special game timer counter. The special game timer counter is subjected to a subtraction process every 4 ms in step S110.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In step S340-6, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the big hit game is currently ending. The ending is a period after all round games set in advance have been completed. If the ending is being performed, the process proceeds to step S340-18. If the ending is not being performed, the process is transferred to step S340-7.

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

  In step S340-8, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the closing time of the special winning opening set in the special game timer counter has elapsed. If the closing time has not elapsed, the current jackpot game process ends, and if the closing time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S340-4 to open the special winning opening.

  In step S340-9, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not an opening end condition for ending the opening of the special winning opening has been satisfied. Specifically, one of the condition that the value of the special winning opening winning ball counter (C) reaches the specified number (9) and the time that the opening time per one time in the number of times of opening (K) elapses. It is determined whether or not the condition is satisfied. If it is determined that the opening end condition has been satisfied, the process proceeds to step S340-10. If it is determined that the opening end condition has not been satisfied, the current jackpot game process ends.

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

  The main CPU 110a determines whether or not one round has been completed in step S340-11. Specifically, whether the value of the special winning opening winning ball counter (C) reaches a specified number (9) or the number of times of opening (K) reaches the maximum number of times of opening is determined. Is determined. If one round has ended, the process moves to step S340-12. If one round has not ended, the current jackpot game process ends.

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

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

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

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

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

  In step S340-18, the main CPU 110a determines whether the ending time set in the special game timer counter has elapsed. If the ending time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S340-19. If the ending time has not elapsed, the current big hit game process ends.

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

(End processing of jackpot game on main control board)
The big hit game end processing of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing a jackpot game end process in the main control board 110.

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

  The main CPU 110a performs a high-probability game flag setting process in step S350-2. Specifically, referring to the big hit game end time setting data table shown in FIG. 7, based on the loaded special stop data and the game state information, whether or not to shift to the high probability game state at the end of the big hit game It is determined whether the game is in the high-probability game state and a high-probability game flag indicating the high-probability game state is set in the high-probability game flag storage area. For example, if the stop special map data is “01”, the high probability game flag is set.

  The main CPU 110a performs a high-probability game number setting process in step S350-3. Specifically, referring to the big hit game end time setting data table shown in FIG. 7, based on the loaded special stop data and the game state information, the number of variable display times that can be executed in the high-probability game state. The high-probability game count (X) is determined, and the determined high-probability game count (X) is set in the high-probability game count (X) storage area.

  The main CPU 110a performs a time reduction game flag setting process in step S350-4. Specifically, referring to the big hit game end time setting data table shown in FIG. 7, based on the loaded special stop data and the game information, it is determined whether or not to shift to the time saving game state at the end of the big hit game. When making a determination and shifting to the time saving game state, a time saving game flag indicating that the game is in the time saving game state is set in the time saving game flag storage area.

  In step S350-5, the main CPU 110a performs a number-of-time-savings-games determination process. Specifically, referring to the big hit game end time setting data table shown in FIG. 7, based on the loaded special stop data and the game state information, the number of variable display times that can be executed in the time saving game state is The number of times of play (J) is determined, and the determined number of times of save time (J) is set in the number of times of save time (J) storage area.

  In step S350-6, the main CPU 110a checks the presence or absence of the high-probability game flag and the time reduction game flag to specify the game state, and sends a game state designation command indicating the specified game state to the transmission data storage area for effect. set. As a result, the game state designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120, and the effect control board 120 can grasp the game state.

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

(Main control board general-purpose control process)
With reference to FIG. 26, the general-purpose power control process of the main control board 110 will be described. FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing a general-purpose power control process in the main control board 110.

  First, in step S401, the main CPU 110a loads the general-purpose general-purpose processing data, and if the general-purpose general-purpose processing data = 0, shifts the processing to the normal symbol variation processing (step S410). If = 1, the process proceeds to an auxiliary game process (step S420).

  Since this "Public figure general processing data" is set as needed in each subroutine of the general figure general control processing as described later, the subroutine necessary in the progress of the game is appropriately processed. Will be.

  In step S410, the main CPU 110a performs a normal symbol variation process, and ends the current general-purpose control process. More specifically, a hit determination process, a process of changing and displaying a normal symbol, a process of stopping and displaying a normal symbol and the like are performed. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S420, the main CPU 110a performs an auxiliary game process, and ends the current general-purpose power control process. Specifically, processing for controlling the auxiliary game is performed. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

(Normal symbol variation processing of the main control board)
With reference to FIG. 27, the ordinary symbol change processing of the main control board 110 will be described. FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing the ordinary symbol changing process in the main control board 110.

  In step S410-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the fluctuation of the ordinary symbol is being displayed. If the normal symbol is being changed and displayed, the process proceeds to step S410-9. If the normal symbol is not being changed and displayed, the process proceeds to step S410-2.

  In step S410-2, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the number of ordinary symbol reservations (G) is 1 or more. If the number of ordinary symbol holdings (G) is 1 or more, the process proceeds to step S410-3, and if the number of ordinary symbol holdings (G) is not 1 or more, the current ordinary symbol changing process ends.

  In step S410-3, the main CPU 110a updates the ordinary symbol holding number (G) by subtracting one, and moves the process to step S410-4.

  In step S410-4, the main CPU 110a shifts the general symbol determination information stored in the ordinary symbol holding storage area. Specifically, each of the general map determination information stored in the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit is shifted to the immediately preceding storage unit. Here, the general figure determination information stored in the first storage unit is shifted to the general figure execution storage area (the zeroth storage unit). At this time, the special figure determination information previously written in the ordinary figure execution storage area (the 0th storage unit) and used in the previous variation display of the ordinary symbol is deleted.

  The main CPU 110a performs a hit determination process in step S410-5. Specifically, referring to the hit determination table shown in FIG. 12 (a), it is determined whether or not a hit is made based on the gaming state and the hit determination random number value stored in the ordinary figure execution storage area. .

  The main CPU 110a performs a normal symbol determination process in step S410-6. Specifically, with reference to the ordinary symbol determination table shown in FIG. 12B, stop display is performed based on the current time saving game state, the lottery result of the winning lottery, and the acquired random number value for ordinary symbol determination. The normal symbol (stopped general-purpose data) to be determined is determined, and the determined stop general-purpose data is set in the stop general-purpose data storage area. Set to the area. As a result, the general designating command is transmitted to the effect control board 120, and the effect control board 120 can grasp the stop general figure data.

  In step S410-7, the main CPU 110a performs an ordinary symbol variation time determination process. Specifically, with reference to the general-figure variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 12C, based on the game state, the hit determination result, and the general-figure random number stored in the general-figure execution storage area, The fluctuation time of the symbol is determined and set in the normal symbol time counter, and a general symbol fluctuation designation command corresponding to the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. As a result, the ordinary figure change designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120, and the effect control board 120 can grasp the change time of the ordinary symbol.

  In step S410-8, the main CPU 110a starts displaying the variation of the ordinary symbol, and ends the current ordinary symbol variation process. Specifically, the variable display data of the ordinary symbol is set in a predetermined area of the main RAM 110c. Thus, in the above-described step S600, display data for variably displaying the ordinary symbol is created by the ordinary symbol display device 22, and the created data is output in step S700. The variable display is performed.

  In step S410-9, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the fluctuation time set in the normal symbol time counter has elapsed. If the fluctuation time has not elapsed, the current ordinary symbol fluctuation processing ends, and if the fluctuation time has elapsed, the processing moves to step S410-10.

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

  In step S410-11, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the stopped general symbol data set in the stopped general symbol data storage area is a hit normal symbol. If it is a winning normal symbol, the process proceeds to step S410-12, and if it is not a winning normal symbol, the current ordinary symbol changing process ends.

  In step S410-12, the main CPU 110a sets the general-purpose general-purpose processing data = 1, and prepares to shift the processing to the auxiliary game processing shown in FIG. 28, and performs the opening mode determination processing in step S410-13. Specifically, referring to the start port opening mode determination table shown in FIG. 12D, the maximum number of opening of the starting movable piece 15b, the opening time of the auxiliary game, the second starting port 15 The opening time, interval time, and ending time of the auxiliary game are determined.

  In step S410-14, the main CPU 110a sets the opening time of the auxiliary game in the auxiliary game timer counter, and ends the current ordinary symbol fluctuation process. It should be noted that the auxiliary game timer counter is subjected to a subtraction process every 4 ms in step S110.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  First, in step S1000, the sub CPU 120a performs an initialization process. In this processing, the sub CPU 120a reads the main processing program from the sub ROM 120b and initializes and sets flags and the like stored in the sub RAM 120c in response to power-on.

  The sub CPU 120a performs a sub random number update process in step S1100. In this process, the sub CPU 120a performs a process of updating various random numbers stored in the sub RAM 120c. Thereafter, the process of step S1100 is repeated until a predetermined interrupt process is performed.

(Timer interrupt processing of the production control unit)
The timer interrupt processing of the effect control unit 120m will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing the timer interrupt processing in the effect control unit 120m. Although not shown, a clock pulse is generated at predetermined intervals (2 milliseconds) by a reset clock pulse generation circuit provided in the effect control unit 120m, and a timer interrupt processing program is read, and the effect control board is read. Is executed.

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

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

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

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

  In step S1700, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not signals of the effect button detection switch 35a and the cross button detection switch 36b have been input, and when the signals of the effect button detection switch 35a and the like have been input, the display / An effect input control process of transmitting an effect button signal or the like to the voice control unit 150 is performed.

  In step S1800, the sub CPU 120a performs a data output process of transmitting various commands set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c to the lamp / drive control unit 160 and the display / audio control unit 150.

  In step S1900, sub CPU 120a restores the information saved in step S1300 to the register of sub CPU 120a.

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

  In step S1401, the sub CPU 120a determines whether a command has been received by referring to the reception buffer. If a command has been received, the process proceeds to step S1402. If a command has not been received, the current command analysis process ends.

  In step S1402, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a special symbol storage designation command. If the command is a special symbol storage designation command, the process proceeds to step S1403; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S1404.

  In step S1403, the sub CPU 120a performs the pending storage update process, and ends the current command analysis process. More specifically, the number of reserved storages is analyzed from the received special symbol storage designation command, and processing such as setting the analyzed reserved storage number in the reserved storage number counter of the sub RAM 120c is performed.

  In step S1404, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a start opening winning designation command. If it is a start opening winning designation command, the process proceeds to step S1405; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S1406.

  In step S1405, the sub CPU 120a performs an icon change effect determination process, and ends the current command analysis process. Specifically, a process for determining whether or not to execute an icon change effect and a change scenario is performed based on the content of the received start-up winning designation command.

  Note that the icon change effect is to change a display mode of an icon (a hold icon, the change icon) displayed on the image display device 31 to execute a jackpot game over one or a plurality of change effects. This is a kind of look-ahead effect that suggests that there is a possibility that the jackpot game will be executed.

  In step S1406, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is an effect designating command. If the command is an effect symbol designating command, the process proceeds to step S1407; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S1408.

  In step S1407, the sub CPU 120a performs basic symbol data determination processing, and ends the current command analysis processing. Specifically, based on the contents of the received effect designating command, it is necessary to determine basic symbol data (first to fourth jackpot symbol data, losing symbol data) that can identify the presence or absence of a jackpot and the type of jackpot. Perform processing.

  In step S1408, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a fluctuation pattern designation command. If the command is a variation pattern designation command, the process proceeds to step S1409; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S1412.

  The sub CPU 120a performs a variable effect pattern determination process in step S1409. Specifically, based on the content of the received variation pattern designation command, a variation effect pattern that is an effect mode of a variation effect performed using various effect devices is determined, and the variation effect pattern is determined according to the determined variation effect pattern. A process of setting the variable effect pattern command in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c is performed. As a result, the variable effect pattern command is transmitted to the display / voice control unit 150 and the lamp / drive control unit 160, and a process for executing the variable effect is performed. The details of the variable effect pattern determination processing will be described later with reference to FIG.

  The sub CPU 120a performs an icon display mode updating process in step S1410. Specifically, based on the change scenario determined by the above-described icon change effect determination process and the determined change effect pattern, the display mode of the hold icon and the change icon displayed on the image display device 31 is updated. To perform an icon change effect.

  The sub CPU 120a performs a jackpot announcement effect determination process in step S1411. More specifically, a process for determining the presence or absence of a jackpot announcement effect, the type of the jackpot announcement effect to be executed, and the like is performed based on the determined variable effect pattern. Details of the jackpot announcement effect determination processing will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Here, the jackpot announcement effect is an effect that indicates that the jackpot game may be executed as a result of the variable effect being executed (expects the jackpot game to be executed).

  In step S1412, the sub CPU 120a determines whether the command stored in the reception buffer is a symbol determination command. If it is a symbol confirmation command, the process proceeds to step S1413; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S1414.

  In step S1413, the sub CPU 120a performs an effect symbol stop process, and ends the current command analysis process. Specifically, in order to stop and display the effect symbol 38, a process of setting a stop designation command for stopping and displaying the effect symbol in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c is performed. As a result, the stop designation command is transmitted to the display / voice control unit 150 and the lamp / drive control unit 160, and processing for stopping and displaying the variable effect is performed.

  In step S1414, the sub CPU 120a determines whether the command stored in the reception buffer is a game state designation command. If the command is a game state designation command, the process proceeds to step S1415; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S1416.

  In step S1415, the sub CPU 120a performs a game state setting process, and ends the current command analysis process. Specifically, a process of specifying the current game state with reference to the received game state designation command, and setting data indicating the specified game state in a predetermined area of the sub RAM 120c is performed.

  In step S1416, the sub CPU 120a determines whether the command stored in the reception buffer is an opening designation command. If the command is an opening designation command, the process proceeds to step S1417; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S1418.

  In step S1417, the sub CPU 120a performs the opening effect pattern determination process, and ends the current command analysis process. Specifically, based on the opening designation command, a process of determining the effect pattern of the opening effect performed at the start of the jackpot game, and setting the opening effect designation command corresponding to the determined effect pattern in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c. Do. As a result, the opening effect designation command is transmitted to the display / voice control unit 150 and the lamp / drive control unit 160, and a process for executing the opening effect is performed.

  In step S1418, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a round designation command. If the command is a round designation command, the process proceeds to step S1419; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S1420.

  In step S1419, the sub CPU 120a performs the round effect pattern determination process, and ends the current command analysis process. Specifically, based on the round designation command, a process of determining the effect pattern of the round effect performed during the round game and setting the round effect designation command corresponding to the determined effect pattern in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c is performed. . As a result, the round effect designation command is transmitted to the display / audio control unit 150 and the lamp / drive control unit 160, and the process for executing the round effect is performed.

  In step S1420, sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is an ending designation command. If the command is an ending designation command, the process proceeds to step S1421; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S1422.

  In step S1421, the sub CPU 120a performs a jackpot end effect pattern determination process, and ends the current command analysis process. Specifically, based on the ending designation command, a process of deciding an ending production effect pattern to be performed at the end of the big hit game is performed, and the ending designation command corresponding to the decided production pattern is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c. . As a result, the ending effect designation command is transmitted to the display / voice control unit 150 and the lamp / drive control unit 160, and a process for executing the ending effect is performed.

  In step S1422, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a customer waiting state designation command. If the command is a customer waiting state designation command, the process proceeds to step S1423. If the command is not a customer waiting state designation command, the current command analysis processing ends.

  The sub CPU 120a performs a customer waiting effect determination process in step S1423, and ends the current command analysis process. Specifically, a customer waiting effect to be performed in the customer waiting state (customer waiting period) is determined based on the customer waiting state specifying command, and the customer waiting effect specifying command corresponding to the determined customer waiting effect is transmitted to the sub RAM 120c. Performs the process of setting in the buffer. As a result, the customer waiting effect designation command is transmitted to the display / voice control unit 150 and the lamp / drive control unit 160, and a process for executing the customer waiting effect is performed.

(Variation effect pattern determination processing)
Next, with reference to FIG. 33, a description will be given of the variable effect pattern determination processing of the effect control unit 120m. FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing the icon change effect determination processing in effect control unit 120m.

  The sub CPU 120a refers to the received fluctuation pattern designation command in step S1441-1, and selects a fluctuation effect pattern determination table (see FIG. 34) in step S1441-2.

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

  In step S1441-4, sub CPU 120a sets the variable effect pattern designation command corresponding to the determined variable effect pattern in the transmission buffer of sub RAM 120c, and ends the current variable effect pattern determination process. As a result, the variable effect pattern designation command is transmitted to the display / voice control unit 150 and the lamp / drive control unit 160, and the process for executing the variable effect is performed.

(Variable production pattern determination table)
FIG. 34 is a diagram illustrating a variation effect pattern determination table that is referred to when determining a variation effect pattern. In the variable effect pattern determination table, the variable effect pattern designation command, the distribution ratio (%) of each variable effect pattern, and the variable effect pattern to be determined are associated with each other. Is described.

  The variation effect pattern is a variation performed using the image display device 31, the audio output device 32, the panel drive device 33, the panel illumination device 34a, the frame illumination device 34b, the effect button 35, and the cross button 36. This is an effect mode of the effect, which specifies whether or not there is a pseudo continuous notice, whether or not there is a reach effect, contents of the reach effect, and the like.

  Here, each term described in the effect configuration of the variable effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. 34 will be described.

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

“Flipping design failure” indicates that a flirting effect is performed to determine whether or not a reach state is formed by the left and right effect symbols 38, but the result is that the reach state is not finally formed.
"Successful design fluttering" indicates that a flurry production to determine whether or not a reach state is formed by the left and right effect symbols 38 is performed, and finally a reach state is formed.

“Pseudo-continuous failure” indicates that a stir effect is performed to determine whether or not the pseudo-continuous notice is to be executed, but the pseudo-continuous notice is not finally executed.
“Pseudo-continuous success” indicates that a stir effect is performed to determine whether or not pseudo-continuous notice is to be executed, and that the result is that pseudo-continuous notice is finally executed.

The “button non-collision” means that an operation promoting effect for prompting the operation of the effect button 35 is executed in the final phase (end stage) of the corresponding reach effect, and whether the effect button 35 is operated or the effect button When the validity period elapses, a hit-notification effect that notifies whether or not a jackpot has been performed is performed, but during the validity period in the operation promoting effect, the effect button 35 does not move upward and is maintained in a non-projecting state (normal state). It is shown that it is done.
In the “button collision”, an operation promoting effect for prompting the operation of the effect button 35 is executed in the final phase (end stage) of the corresponding reach effect, and the effect button 35 is operated in the operation promoting effect or the effect button 35 is enabled. When the period elapses, a hit-notification effect for notifying the user of a jackpot is executed, but during the effective period of the operation promoting effect, the effect button 35 moves upward to be in a protruding state (special state). ing.

The “count-up effect” is a process of performing a count-up display (addition display) of numerical values on the image display device 31 and indicating a type of reach effect (big hit expectation) that may be executed by the finally displayed numerical value. This indicates that a count-up effect to be announced is performed.
The “zone effect” means that a specific effect (background display) different from a normal effect (background) is performed on the image display device 31 to notify that a jackpot game may be executed (the jackpot game is executed). This indicates that a zone effect will be performed.
"Heat zone effect" is to perform a specific effect (background display) different from the normal zone effect, and to notify that the possibility of the jackpot game being executed is higher than that of the normal zone effect (the jackpot game is executed This indicates that a heat zone effect will be performed.

  The “next notice” indicates that the next notice effect that gives a notice of the type of the reach effect (SPSP reach effect, full-rotation reach effect in the present embodiment) that is finally performed in the variable effect is performed.

  The first characteristic of the variable effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. 34 is that the reach effect is more easily performed when the pseudo continuous notice effect is executed than when the pseudo continuous notice is not executed, and the pseudo continuous notice is performed. There is a point that the greater the number of executions, the higher the jackpot expectation. By doing so, it is possible to raise the player's expectation of whether or not the pseudo continuous notice is to be executed or the number of times of the pseudo continuous notice to be executed, thereby improving the interest of the game.

  The second characteristic of the variable effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. 34 is that the effect button 35 remains in the normal state during the effective period that occurs in the final phase (end stage) of the reach effect. There is a point that the big hit expectation is higher when the button 35 is in the special state. By doing so, the player's expectation of whether or not the effect button 35 is in the special state can be excited, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  A third feature of the variable effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. 34 is that the final stage (rear stage) of the reach effect is performed when the heat zone effect is executed, compared to when the normal zone effect is not executed. The effect button 35 is likely to be in a special state during the validity period occurring in the above. By doing so, the player's expectation of which type of zone effect is to be executed can be enhanced, and the interest in the game can be improved.

  A fourth feature of the variable effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. 34 is that the execution of the SPSP reach effect or the full-rotation reach effect is determined when the next announcement effect is executed. By doing so, the player's expectation of whether or not the next announcement effect is to be performed can be excited, and the interest in the game can be improved.

  Although the variable effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. 34 does not include a variable effect pattern in which SPSP reach is performed after normal reach is performed and SP reach is performed, it may be provided.

(Big hit announcement production decision processing)
Next, with reference to FIG. 35, a description will be given of the jackpot announcement effect determination process of the effect control unit 120m. FIG. 35 is a flowchart illustrating the jackpot announcement effect determination process in the effect control unit 120m.

  First, the sub CPU 120a refers to the determined variable effect pattern in step S1443-1, and in step S1444-2, uses the pre-reach notice determination table (see FIG. 36) to determine whether or not to execute the pre-reach notice effect. And a notice pattern in which the type of a pre-reach notice effect to be executed is determined. Details of the pre-reach notice determination table will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S1443-3, sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the decided notice pattern is a notice pattern for executing a speech notice effect. If the notice pattern is to execute a speech notice effect, the process proceeds to step S1443-4. If the notice pattern is not to execute a speech notice effect, the process proceeds to step S1443-6.

  In addition, the dialogue announcement effect is a jackpot announcement effect in which a speech suggesting the jackpot expectation degree is displayed on the image display device 31 based on the operation of the effect button 35 and a sound corresponding to the dialogue is output from the audio output device 32. It has become one kind of.

  In step S1443-4, the sub CPU 120a determines a speech pattern which is a presentation mode of a speech announcement production using a speech pattern determination table (see FIG. 37A) and sets the speech pattern in a predetermined area of the sub RAM 120c. Details of the serif pattern determination table will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S1443-5, the sub CPU 120a sets a speech announcement effect designation command according to the determined speech pattern in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c. As a result, the speech announcement effect designation command is transmitted to the display / voice control unit 150 and the lamp / drive control unit 160, and the process for executing the speech announcement effect is performed.

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

  Note that the step-up notice effect is a predetermined step from the first step (step 1) to the last step (final step) according to the jackpot expectation degree until any of a plurality of steps (steps) from the first step (first step) to the final step (final step). This is one type of jackpot notice effect in which step effects are executed in order. Specifically, more step effects are more likely to be executed when the jackpot game is executed (the jackpot expectation degree is higher) than when the jackpot game is not executed.

  In step S1443-7, the sub CPU 120a determines a step-up pattern, which is an effect mode of the step-up notice effect, using a step-up pattern determination table (see FIG. 37B) and stores the step-up pattern in a predetermined area of the sub RAM 120c. set. Details of the step-up pattern determination table will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S1443-8, sub CPU 120a sets a step-up announcement effect designation command corresponding to the determined step-up pattern in the transmission buffer of sub RAM 120c. As a result, the step-up notice effect designation command is transmitted to the display / voice control unit 150 and the lamp / drive control unit 160, and the process for executing the step-up notice effect is performed.

  In step S1443-9, the sub CPU 120a uses the in-reach notice determination table (see FIG. 38 (a)) to determine whether or not to perform the in-reach notice effect and to determine the type of the in-reach notice effect to be executed. To determine. The details of the in-reach notice determination table will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S1443-10, sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the decided notice pattern is a notice pattern for executing a character group notice effect. If it is the announcement pattern for executing the character group announcement effect, the process proceeds to step S1443-11, and if it is the announcement pattern for not executing the character group announcement effect, the current jackpot announcement effect determination process ends.

  The character group announcement effect is one type of a jackpot announcement effect in which one of a plurality of types of characters having different jackpot expectation degrees is displayed on the image display device 31 as a group.

  In step S1443-11, the sub CPU 120a determines a character group pattern, which is an effect mode of the character group announcement effect, using the character group pattern determination table (see FIG. 38B) and stores the character group pattern in a predetermined area of the sub RAM 120c. set. Details of the character group pattern determination table will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S1443-12, sub CPU 120a sets the character group announcement effect designation command according to the determined character group pattern in the transmission buffer of sub RAM 120c, and ends the current jackpot announcement effect determination process. As a result, the character group announcement effect designation command is transmitted to the display / voice control unit 150 and the lamp / drive control unit 160, and the character group announcement effect is executed.

(Pre-reach notice decision table)
FIG. 36 is a diagram illustrating a pre-reach announcement determination table that is referred to when the announcement pattern of the pre-reach announcement is determined. The pre-reach announcement determination table is associated with a jackpot lottery result, a variation effect pattern type, a distribution ratio (%) for each announcement pattern, and an announcement pattern to be determined.

  There are three types of notice patterns for the pre-reach notice: “No notice” where the pre-reach notice is not executed, “Serial notice effect” where the dialogue notice effect is executed, and “Step-up notice effect” where the step-up notice effect is executed. Is set, and the jackpot expectation degree is as follows: no notice <line notice announcement stage <step-up announcement stage.

  The feature of the pre-reach announcement determination table shown in FIG. 36 is that, in the case of the jackpot, the pre-reach announcement is more easily executed and the fluctuation effect pattern with a lower jackpot expectation degree is smaller than in the case of the jackpot lottery result being lost. The point that the pre-reach announcement is more easily executed when the fluctuation effect pattern with a higher jackpot expectation degree is determined than when it is determined is given. By doing so, it is possible to excite the player's expectation that the big hit game will be executed, and to improve the interest of the game.

(Serif pattern determination table)
FIG. 37A is a diagram illustrating a dialog pattern determination table that is referred to when determining a dialog pattern. The dialogue pattern determination table is associated with a jackpot lottery result, a variable effect pattern type, a distribution ratio (%) for each dialogue pattern, and a dialogue pattern to be determined.

  In the dialogue pattern, it is unknown whether there is a possibility of a jackpot game being executed or not, a “normal dialogue”, a “reach confirmed dialogue” that determines that a reach effect is to be executed, and a reach effect is executed. At the same time, four categories of “expected degree UP line”, which indicates that there is a possibility of the jackpot game being executed, and “accurate line (premier)”, which is determined to be a jackpot, are set. , A plurality of dialogues are set, and the jackpot expectation degree is as follows: normal dialogue <reach determined dialogue <expected degree UP dialogue <accurate dialogue (jackpot determination).

  As a feature of the serif pattern determination table shown in FIG. 37 (a), in the case of the jackpot, the result of the jackpot lottery is greater than the reach confirmed dialogue (reach confirmed serif, expectation UP serif, accurate) in the case of the jackpot. When a variable production pattern with a high jackpot expectation degree is determined, it is easier to determine a line (reach) than when a variable effect pattern with a low jackpot expectation degree is determined. (Determined words, expected UP words, accurate words) are easily determined. By doing so, it is possible to excite the player's expectation that the big hit game will be executed, and to improve the interest of the game.

(Step-up pattern decision table)
FIG. 37B is a diagram illustrating a step-up pattern determination table that is referred to when determining a step-up pattern. In the step-up pattern determination table, a jackpot lottery result, a variation effect pattern type, a distribution ratio (%) for each step-up pattern, and a determined step-up pattern are associated.

  The step-up pattern includes “normal SU1” in which the first step effect is executed, “normal SU2” in which the first and second step effects are executed, and “normal” in which the first to third step effects are executed. SU3 "," normal SU4 "in which the first to fourth step effects are executed," normal SU5 "in which the first to fifth step effects are executed, and the big hit game is executed while the first to fifth step effects are executed. Six types of “probable SU5 (premier)” that are determined to be executed are set, and the jackpot expectation degree is as follows: normal SU1 <normal SU2 <normal SU3 <normal SU4 <normal SU5 <normal SU5 <probable SU5.

  The feature of the step-up pattern determination table shown in FIG. 37 (b) is that the step-up pattern in which the number of executed step effects is larger is more easily determined in the case of the jackpot than in the case of the jackpot lottery result being lost. The point that the step-up pattern in which the number of executed step effects is large is easier to be determined when the variable effect pattern with the higher jackpot expectation is determined than when the variable effect pattern with the lower degree of expectation is determined. No. By doing so, it is possible to excite the player's expectation that the big hit game will be executed, and to improve the interest of the game.

(Reach notice decision table during reach)
FIG. 38 (a) is a diagram showing a reach-in-progress notice determination table which is referred to when determining a notice pattern of a reach-in-progress notice. In the during-reach announcement determination table, the jackpot lottery result, the variation effect pattern type, the distribution ratio (%) for each announcement pattern, and the announcement pattern to be determined are associated.

  The notice pattern of the reach-in-time notice is set to two types: "no notice" in which the reach-in-time notice is not executed, and "chara-group notice effect" in which the character group notice effect is executed. <It is a character group announcement production.

  The feature of the during-reach notice determination table shown in FIG. 38 (a) is that the during-reach notice (character group notice effect) is easier to execute in the case of the jackpot than in the case of the jackpot lottery result being lost, and The point that the during-reach notice (character group notice effect) is easier to be executed when the variable effect pattern with high jackpot expectation is determined than when the variable effect pattern with low jackpot expectation is determined. No. By doing so, it is possible to excite the player's expectation that the big hit game will be executed, and to improve the interest of the game.

(Character group pattern determination table)
FIG. 38B is a diagram illustrating a character group pattern determination table that is referred to when determining a character group pattern. In the character group pattern determination table, the jackpot lottery result, the variation effect pattern type, the distribution ratio (%) for each character group pattern, and the character group pattern to be determined are associated.

  The character group pattern includes a “first character group” displaying a first character group, a “second character group” displaying a second character group, and a “third character group” displaying a third character group. , The fourth character group is displayed, and it is determined that a big hit is achieved. Four types of “fourth character group (premier)” are set, and the jackpot expectation degree is the first character group <the second character group < Third character group <fourth character group (big hit determination).

  A feature of the character group pattern determination table shown in FIG. 38B is that it is determined that a variable effect pattern equal to or greater than the SP reach effect is executed when the character group notice effect is executed. By doing so, the player's expectation of whether or not the character group announcement effect is executed can be excited, and the interest of the game can be improved.

(Main processing of the general control unit 151)
The main processing of the overall control unit 151 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 39 is a flowchart showing the main processing of the overall control unit 151.

  When the power supply voltage is supplied from the power supply board 140, a system reset occurs in the centralized CPU 152, and the centralized CPU 152 performs the following main processing.

  First, the supervising CPU 152 sets an interrupt prohibition for prohibiting a timer interrupt in step T1, and performs an initialization process in step T2. In this processing, the central CPU 152 reads the main processing program from the central ROM 153, initializes flags and the like stored in the central RAM 154, and performs processing such as initial setting.

  In step T3, the general CPU 152 sets an interrupt permission for permitting the timer interrupt. In step T4, the general CPU 152 refers to the reception buffer of the general RAM 154 to determine whether or not an effect instruction command has been received from the effect control unit 120m. If it is determined that the command has not been received (step T4: No), the process proceeds to step T7, and if it has been received (step T4: Yes), the process proceeds to step T5 in response to the received instruction command. An animation pattern setting process for determining and setting an animation pattern from a type of animation group is performed. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  The effect instruction commands include a customer waiting effect command, an icon display command, a change effect command, a variable effect pattern command, a symbol stop pattern command, an opening effect pattern command, a round effect pattern command, an ending effect pattern command, and the like.

  The animation group includes the types of objects constituting the effect image, scenes (timing) and weight frames (display time) for displaying the effect image, target data (sprite image identification number, transfer source address, etc.), One or more animation patterns, which are information that defines (specifies) parameters (display position of sprite image, transfer destination address, etc.), drawing method, and information specifying an image display device for displaying an effect image, are bundled. It is a group formed by being done.

  For the type of animation group, for example, an effect symbol group for displaying an animation of the effect symbol 38, an icon group for displaying an animation of the hold icon or the change icon, an animation of a change effect such as a background or a character are displayed. For example, there are a fluctuating effect group for displaying, a notice effect group for displaying an animation such as a notice, a special game effect group for displaying an animation of a special game effect, and the like.

  In step T6, the overall CPU 152 performs a sound setting process for determining and setting a sound pattern from a sound group of a type corresponding to the received direction instruction command, and in step T7, updates an effect image to be displayed on the image display device. It is determined whether or not there is a frame switching flag indicating that it is the frame update timing (to draw a new effect image). If there is no frame switching flag (step T7: No), the process proceeds to step T4. If there is a frame switching flag (step T7: Yes), the frame switching flag is cleared in step T8.

  In step T9, the centralized CPU 152 performs a display list generation / output process of generating a display list including a group of drawing control commands and outputting the generated display list to the image control unit 155.

  Here, the display list is image shaping information for shaping an effect image to be displayed on the image display device 31, and is generated for each frame of one unit or a plurality of units (frame update timing). In this embodiment, the display list is generated for each frame.

  Specifically, since the animation scene information (address) is updated for each animation pattern set in the animation control processing described later, a drawing control command according to the content of the animation scene information is set for each animation pattern that has been set. A display list for one frame corresponding to the current number of frames is generated. The drawing control commands are sequentially set from the animation pattern of the lowest priority animation group to the animation pattern of the highest priority animation group according to the priority order (drawing order) set for the animation group to which each animation pattern belongs. , But vice versa.

  In step T10, the central CPU 152 performs a drawing instruction process for instructing the image control unit 155 to draw an effect image based on the display list output. By performing the drawing command processing, the image control unit 155 draws the effect image based on the display list in the drawing frame buffer, and causes the image display device 31 to display the effect image drawn in the display frame buffer. I do.

  In step T11, the centralized CPU 152 performs a sound list generation / output process of generating a sound list including a sound control command group and outputting the generated sound list to the sound control unit 158.

  Here, the sound list is sound output information for designating sounds (BGM, sound effects, etc.) such as sound data and music data to be output from the sound output device 32, and is used when a new sound is output. It is generated based on the drawing frame.

  In step T12, the overall CPU 152 performs a sound output command process for instructing the sound control unit 158 to output a sound based on the output sound list. By performing the sound output command processing, the sound control unit 158 causes the sound output device 32 to output a sound based on the sound list.

  Here, an example of a process for executing a “remaining effect” to be described later will be described.

  If the effect instruction command received in step T4 is a variable effect pattern command that designates one of the variable effect patterns 1 to 4 (normal fluctuation 1, normal fluctuation 2), the overall CPU 152 sets the variable effect pattern 1 in the overall RAM 154. A flag for recognizing that any one of .about.4 (normal fluctuation 1, normal fluctuation 2) has been received is turned on. The flag is turned off when a variable effect pattern command other than the variable effect patterns 1 to 4 (normal fluctuation 1 and normal fluctuation 2) is received as a new effect instruction command. When any of the fluctuation effect pattern commands of the fluctuation effect patterns 1 to 4 (normal fluctuation 1 and normal fluctuation 2) is received, ON is maintained.

  Then, when the overall CPU 152 receives the customer waiting effect command as a new effect instruction command in a state where the flag is ON, the first frame of the customer waiting period (see FIG. 45) to the 361st frame of the customer waiting period (see FIG. 45) 46 (see FIG. 46), a sound output instruction process for instructing continuous output of a sound based on the sound list output in the fluctuation effect performed immediately before is performed. By performing such processing, when the process shifts to the customer waiting period after executing the normal fluctuation 1 and the normal fluctuation 2, the fluctuating sound and the sound effect are continuously turned on even during the customer waiting period (see FIG. 45 and FIG. (Refer to No. 46) The “remaining effect” to be described later for about 12 seconds for 360 frames is executed.

  On the other hand, when a variation effect pattern command other than the variation effect patterns 1 to 4 (normal variation 1 and normal variation 2) is received as an effect instruction command, the flag is turned OFF. For example, the variation effect pattern 16 (SPSP) Even if a customer waiting production command is received as a new production instruction command after the execution of "reach loss", the sound output command processing for instructing the continuous output of the sound based on the sound list output in the fluctuation production performed immediately before is performed. It will not be done. Thus, for example, when the process shifts to the customer waiting period after executing the SPSP reach loss, the fluctuating sound and the sound effect are turned off in the customer waiting period (see FIG. 72), and the “remaining effect” described later is not executed.

  In addition, as shown in a modified example 1 of FIG. 75 and FIG. 77 described below, in the time-saving game state or the high-probability game state, for example, even after the execution of the fluctuation effect pattern 16 (SPSP reach loss) or in the customer waiting period. The fluctuating sound and the sound effect are continuously turned on. In this case, a command indicating a time-saving gaming state or a high-probability gaming state is received as an effect instruction command, and a flag in the general RAM 154 for recognizing these gaming states is turned on. Then, when the overall CPU 152 receives the customer waiting effect command as a new effect instruction command in a state where the flag is ON, the general CPU 152 performs immediately before the first frame of the customer waiting period to the 361 frame of the customer waiting period. Sound output command processing for instructing continuous output of the sound based on the sound list output in the fluctuating effect. By performing such a process, in the time-saving game state or the high-probability game state, when shifting to the customer waiting period after executing the SPSP reach loss, the fluctuating sound and the sound effect are continuously turned on even in the customer waiting period. (Refer to Modification Example 1 of FIG. 75 and FIG. 77) “Remaining effect” to be described later for about 12 seconds for 360 frames is executed.

  Therefore, the output of the various sounds is started from the audio output device 32 so as to synchronize (tune) with the frame update timing by the image control unit 155, and the audio output device is synchronized so as to synchronize (tune) with the frame update timing. The output from 32 is terminated.

  The output of various sounds from the audio output device 32 is started so as to be synchronized (tuned) with the frame update timing, but the output of various sounds is output from the audio output device 32 so as not to be synchronized (tuned) with the frame update timing. May be stopped, and vice versa.

  In step T13, the supervising CPU 152 performs an animation control process of updating animation scene information (address) for each set animation pattern in preparation for creating a display list of the next frame, and then proceeds to step T4. After that, the processing from step T4 to step T13 is repeatedly performed in a loop.

(Command reception interrupt processing of the general control unit 151)
The command reception interrupt processing of the overall control unit 151 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 40A is a flowchart illustrating a command reception interrupt process of the overall control unit 151. The command reception interrupt process is executed by receiving an effect instruction command transmitted from the effect control unit 120m.

  In step T20, the central CPU 152 performs a command receiving process of receiving the effect instruction command transmitted from the effect control unit 120m. Specifically, a process of storing the effect instruction command transmitted from the effect control unit 120m in the reception buffer of the overall RAM 154 is performed. When this process ends, the current command reception interrupt process ends.

(V blank interrupt processing of the general control unit 151)
With reference to FIG. 40B, the V blank interrupt processing of the overall control unit 151 will be described. FIG. 40B is a flowchart illustrating the V blank interrupt processing of the overall control unit 151. In the V blank interrupt processing, the display of the effect image for one frame from the image control unit 155 ends (1/30). It is executed every time a V blank signal transmitted every second (approximately 33 ms) is received (1/30 second = approximately 33 ms).

  In step T30, the central CPU 152 performs a counter update process of updating a predetermined number of various counters (scene switching counter, weight frame counter, frame counter, etc.) (for example, adding “1”). In step T31, the image control unit 155 On the other hand, a frame buffer switching instruction process for giving an instruction to switch between the first frame buffer area and the second frame buffer area of the VRAM 157 is performed.

  Thus, each time the V blank interrupt processing is executed every 1/30 second (about 33 ms), the first frame buffer area and the second frame buffer area are set to “drawing frame buffer” and “display frame buffer”. And alternately.

  In step T32, the supervisor CPU 152 sets a frame switching flag indicating that the drawing (display) frame has been switched, and ends the current V blank interrupt processing. Since this frame switching flag is referred to in step T7, the processing in steps T8 to T13 is executed every time the V blank interrupt processing is executed (frame update timing).

(Animation pattern setting processing of the overall control unit 151)
The animation pattern setting process of the overall control unit 151 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 41 is a flowchart showing the animation pattern setting process of the overall control unit 151.

  First, in step T5-1, the supervisor CPU 152 determines whether or not the received production instruction command is a customer waiting production command. If the received production instruction command is not a customer waiting production command (step T5-1: No), step T5 is performed. -3, if the command is a customer waiting effect command (step T5-1: Yes), in step T5-2, a customer waiting animation pattern is displayed from a customer waiting group for displaying a customer waiting animation. A customer waiting animation pattern setting process to be determined and set is performed.

  In step T5-3, the central CPU 152 determines whether or not the received effect instruction command is an icon display pattern command. If the command is not an icon display pattern command (step T5-3: No), the control CPU 152 proceeds to step T5-5. If the command is an icon display pattern command (step T5-3: Yes), in step T5-4, the icon animation pattern is changed from the icon group for displaying the animation of the pending icon or the animation of the variable icon. Is determined and set, an icon animation pattern setting process is performed.

  In step T5-5, the central CPU 152 determines whether the received effect instruction command is a variable effect pattern command. If the received command is not a variable effect pattern command (step T5-5: No), the general CPU 152 determines in step T5-7. If the command is a variable effect pattern command (step T5-5: Yes), in step T5-6, a variable effect animation pattern is displayed from a variable effect group for displaying background animation or character animation. A variable effect animation pattern setting process to be determined and set is performed.

  In step T5-7, the supervisor CPU 152 determines whether or not the received effect instruction command is a symbol stop pattern command. If the command is not a symbol stop pattern command (step T5-7: No), step T5-9. If the command is a symbol stop pattern command (step T5-7: Yes), in step T5-8, a symbol animation is performed from the symbol group for displaying the animation of the rendering symbol or the animation of the fourth symbol. A symbol animation pattern setting process for determining and setting a pattern is performed.

  In step T5-9, the supervisor CPU 152 determines whether or not the received effect instruction command is a notice effect pattern command. If the command is not a notice effect pattern command (step T5-9: No), the control CPU 152 determines in step T5-11. If the command is a notice effect pattern command (step T5-9: Yes), a notice effect group for displaying a notice effect for performing a possibility of a big hit in step T5-10. , An announcement effect animation pattern setting process of determining and setting an announcement effect animation pattern from the first stage.

  In step T5-11, the general CPU 152 determines whether or not the received effect instruction command is an operation promotion pattern command. If not, the process proceeds to step T5-13. If the command is an operation promotion pattern command (step T5-11: Yes), in step T5-12, the operation promotion group for displaying the operation promotion effect prompting the operation of the effect button 35 is operated. An operation promoting animation pattern setting process for determining and setting an animation pattern is performed.

  In step T5-13, the supervisor CPU 152 determines whether or not the received effect instruction command is an operation effect pattern command. If the received effect instruction command is not an operation effect pattern command (step T5-13: No), step T5-15. If the command is an operation effect pattern command (step T5-13: Yes), in step T5-14, an operation effect animation pattern is determined and set from an operation effect group for displaying the operation effect. Performs operation effect animation pattern setting processing.

  In step T5-15, the central CPU 152 determines whether or not the received effect instruction command is an opening effect pattern command. If the command is not an opening effect pattern command (step T5-15: No), step T5-17. If the command is an opening effect pattern command (step T5-15: Yes), in step T5-16, an opening effect animation pattern is determined and set from an opening effect group for displaying the opening effect. Perform opening effect animation pattern setting processing.

  In step T5-17, the central CPU 152 determines whether or not the received instruction command is a round effect pattern command. If the command is not a round effect pattern command (step T5-17: No), step T5-19. If the command is a round effect pattern command (step T5-17: Yes), in step T5-18, a round effect animation pattern is determined and set from a round effect group for displaying a round effect. Perform round effect animation pattern setting processing.

  In step T5-19, the overall CPU 152 determines whether or not the received effect instruction command is an ending effect pattern command. If the command is not an ending effect pattern command (step T5-19: No), the current animation pattern When the setting process is completed and the ending effect pattern command is received (step T5-19: Yes), an ending effect animation pattern is determined and set from an ending effect group for displaying the ending effect in step T5-20. Ending effect animation pattern determination processing is performed, and the current animation pattern setting processing ends.

  FIGS. 42 to 46 show a state in which “normal fluctuation” is performed in the “normal game state” and when the fluctuation display is terminated (stop display), there is no subsequent suspension (the first special figure determination information suspension storage area, 25 is a time chart showing “remaining effects” performed in a state where “number of reservations” stored in a second special figure determination information reservation storage area is “0”. Here, the “residual effect” means that the fluctuating sound and the sound effect output from the audio output device 32 when the fluctuating effect (normal fluctuation or the like) is being performed are stopped and displayed (in a state where there is no subsequent hold). After (the customer waiting period), it means that the effect is to be continuously output for a predetermined time (for example, about 12 seconds) (variable sounds and sound effects remain).

  In the drawing, the update cycle (frame update timing) of the effect image controlled by the overall control unit 151 (image control unit 155) and the control cycle of the audio output device 32 controlled by the audio control unit 158 are 1/30. Synchronized in seconds. Further, the “fluctuating sound” indicates a sound (BGM) corresponding to a fluctuating effect, and the “sound effect” means a sound (for example, a sound corresponding to an effect performed when fluctuating display is performed). A sound that is output when a new character is displayed on the image display device 31), a sound that indicates that a stop display has been performed (for example, a sound that is output when the effect design 38 is stopped and displayed), and the like. No. For this reason, the sound effect is output (single-shot output), for example, at the display timing of the character. Therefore, strictly speaking, the sound effect is turned ON or OFF. Is described as being uniformly ON. On the other hand, the fluctuation sound is a sound that is output without stagnation.

  Further, the “frame buffer” refers to the first frame buffer area and the second frame buffer area of the above-described VRAM 157, and the “image display device” refers to the image display device 31.

  First, FIG. 42 shows an execution example of the normal variation 1 of the variation pattern 1 (see FIG. 10). In FIG. 42, the timing of T1 is the timing of the 299th frame from the start of the fluctuation effect, and is in the middle of the normal fluctuation period (normal fluctuation 1) (about 10 seconds) in which the normal fluctuation of the effect symbol 38 is performed. This is the frame update timing. At this timing, the fluctuating sound and the sound effect are ON (output), and drawing of image data b (background image, fluctuating effect image, design / icon image, etc.) on the first frame buffer is started. Then, the display of the image data a drawn on the second frame buffer on the image display device is started, and the image display device enters a state in which the normal fluctuation effect display screen a is displayed.

  The timing of T2 is the timing of the 300th frame from the start of the fluctuation effect, and is the last frame update timing of the normal fluctuation period in which the normal fluctuation of the effect symbol 38 is performed. At this timing, the fluctuating sound and the sound effect are ON (output), and drawing of image data c (background image, swing effect image, design / icon image, etc.) on the second frame buffer is started. Then, the display of the image data b drawn in the first frame buffer on the image display device is started, and the image display device enters a state in which the normal fluctuation effect display screen b is displayed.

  The timing of T3 is the timing of the 301st frame from the start of the fluctuation effect, and is a frame update timing (about 0.5 seconds) that switches to the fluctuation period (about 0.5 seconds) in which the effect symbol 38 performs the fluctuation fluctuation (temporary stop). (Fluctuation fluctuation first frame). At this timing, the fluctuating sound and the sound effect are ON (output), and drawing of the image data d (background image, swing effect image, design / icon image, etc.) on the first frame buffer is started. Then, the display of the image data c drawn in the second frame buffer on the image display device is started, and the image display device enters a state in which the swing fluctuation effect display screen c is displayed.

  The timing of T4 is the timing of the 302nd frame from the start of the fluctuation effect, and is the frame update timing during the fluctuation period in which the fluctuation of the effect symbol 38 is performed. At this timing, the fluctuating sound and the sound effect are ON (output), and drawing of the image data e (background image, swing effect image, symbol / icon image, etc.) on the second frame buffer is started. Then, the display of the image data d drawn in the first frame buffer on the image display device is started, and the image display device enters a state in which the swing fluctuation effect display screen d is displayed.

  The timing of T5 is the timing of the 303rd frame (not shown) from the start of the fluctuation effect, and is the frame update timing in the middle of the fluctuation period in which the fluctuation of the effect symbol 38 is performed. At this timing, the fluctuating sound and the sound effect are ON (output), and drawing of the image data f (background image, swing effect image, design / icon image, etc.) on the first frame buffer is started. Then, the display of the image data e drawn in the second frame buffer on the image display device is started, and the image display device enters a state in which the swing fluctuation effect display screen e is displayed (not shown).

  Next, FIG. 43 shows an execution example of the normal fluctuation 2 of the fluctuation pattern 2 (see FIG. 10). Since the fluctuation time is longer than the normal fluctuation 1 in FIG. 42, the frame is also changed to T1. The timing is 359th frame, the timing of T2 is 360th frame, the timing of T3 is 361th frame, and the timing of T4 is 362th frame. The other points are the same as those in FIG. 42, and the description is omitted.

  Next, FIG. 44 shows an execution example subsequent to FIG. 42 or FIG. Note that the frame in FIG. 44 is described as a continuation of the frame in FIG. That is, since 15 frames correspond to 0.5 seconds of the fluctuation period, the timing (start frame) at T3 in FIG. 42 is the 301st frame, and the timing (end frame) at T7 in FIG. It will be an eye. Therefore, in the case of continuing from FIG. 43 to FIG. 44, the timing (start frame) at T3 in FIG. 43 is the 361th frame, and the timing (end frame) at T7 in FIG. 44 is the 375th frame.

  The timing of T6 is the 314th frame from the start of the fluctuation effect, and is the frame update timing during the fluctuation period in which the fluctuation of the effect symbol 38 is performed. At this timing, the fluctuating sound and the sound effect are ON (output), and drawing of the image data q (background image, swing effect image, design / icon image, etc.) on the first frame buffer is started. Then, the display of the image data p drawn in the second frame buffer on the image display device is started, and the image display device enters a state where the swing fluctuation effect display screen p is displayed.

  The timing of T7 is the 315th frame from the start of the fluctuation effect, and is the last frame update timing of the fluctuation period in which the fluctuation of the effect symbol 38 is performed. At this timing, the fluctuating sound and the sound effect are ON (output), and drawing of image data r (background image, stop effect image, design / icon image, etc.) on the second frame buffer is started. Then, the display of the image data q drawn on the first frame buffer on the image display device is started, and the image display device enters a state in which the swing fluctuation effect display screen q is displayed.

  The timing of T8 is the 316th frame from the start of the variable effect, and is the frame update timing (the symbol stop 1 frame) which switches to the variable stop period (approximately 0.5 seconds) in which the effect symbol 38 performs the stop display. Eye). At this timing, the fluctuating sound and the sound effect are ON (output), and drawing of image data s (background image, stop effect image, design / icon image, etc.) on the first frame buffer is started. Then, the display of the image data r drawn in the second frame buffer on the image display device is started, and the image display device enters a state in which the fluctuation stop effect display screen r is displayed.

  The timing of T9 is the 317th frame after the start of the variable effect, and is the frame update timing in the middle of the variable stop period in which the stop display of the effect symbol 38 is performed. At this timing, the fluctuating sound and the sound effect are ON (output), and drawing of image data t (background image, stop effect image, design / icon image, etc.) on the second frame buffer is started. Then, the display of the image data s drawn in the first frame buffer on the image display device is started, and the image display device enters a state in which the fluctuation stop effect display screen s is displayed.

  The timing of T10 is the 318th frame after the start of the variable effect, and is the frame update timing in the middle of the variable stop period in which the stop display of the effect symbol 38 is performed. At this timing, the fluctuating sound and the sound effect are ON (output), and drawing of the image data u (background image, stop effect image, design / icon image, etc.) on the first frame buffer is started. Then, the display of the image data t drawn in the second frame buffer on the image display device is started, and the image display device enters a state in which the fluctuation stop effect display screen t is displayed (not shown).

  Next, FIG. 45 shows an execution example subsequent to FIG. The frame in FIG. 45 is described as a continuation of the frames in FIGS. 42 and 44. That is, since 15 frames correspond to 0.5 seconds of the fluctuation stop period, the timing (start frame) at T8 in FIG. 44 is the 316th frame, and the timing (end frame) at T11 in FIG. It will be an eye. Therefore, in the case following FIGS. 43 and 44 to FIG. 45, the timing (start frame) at T8 in FIG. 44 is the 376th frame, and the timing (end frame) at T11 in FIG. 45 is the 390th frame.

  The timing of T11 is the timing of the 331st frame after the start of the variable effect, and the timing at which the variable effect ends. In the execution example of FIG. 45, there is no subsequent suspension (the “number of suspensions” stored in the first special figure determination information suspension storage area and the second special figure determination information suspension storage area is “0”). Since a certain state is assumed, a frame update timing (first frame for customer waiting) is switched from the timing of T11 to a customer waiting period (about 30 seconds) for displaying a customer waiting effect image. At this timing, the fluctuating sound and the sound effect are ON (output), and drawing of image data m (background image, customer waiting effect image, design / icon image, etc.) on the first frame buffer starts. Then, display of the image data l drawn in the second frame buffer on the image display device is started, and the image display device is in a state where the customer waiting effect display screen l is displayed.

  The timing of T12 is the timing of the second frame (332 frames in total) of the customer waiting period, and is the frame update timing in the middle of the customer waiting period for displaying the customer waiting effect image. At this timing, the fluctuating sound and the sound effect are ON (output), and drawing of the image data n (background image, customer waiting effect image, design / icon image, etc.) on the second frame buffer starts. Then, the display of the image data m drawn in the first frame buffer on the image display device is started, and the image display device enters a state in which the customer waiting effect display screen m is displayed.

  The timing of T13 is the timing of the third frame (333 frames in total) of the customer waiting period, and is the frame update timing in the middle of the customer waiting period for displaying the customer waiting effect image. At this timing, the fluctuating sound and the sound effect are ON (output), and drawing of the image data o (background image, customer waiting effect image, design / icon image, etc.) on the first frame buffer starts. Then, the display of the image data n drawn in the second frame buffer on the image display device is started, and the image display device enters a state in which the customer waiting effect display screen n is displayed.

  The timing of T14 is the timing of the 301st frame (631th frame in total) of the customer waiting period in which a predetermined frame is omitted from the timing of T13. At this timing, the fluctuating sound and the sound effect are ON (output), and drawing of the image data y (background image, customer waiting effect image, design / icon image, etc.) on the second frame buffer starts. Then, the display of the image data x drawn in the first frame buffer on the image display device is started, and the image display device is in a state where the customer waiting effect display screen x is displayed.

  Further, from the timing of T14, the fluctuating sound and the sound effect gradually switch from ON to OFF (fade out) over a predetermined frame (for example, 60 frames). In other words, from the timing of T11 (total 331th frame), which is the start timing of the customer waiting period, to the timing of T14, the same output as the fluctuating sound and sound effect output in the fluctuating effect executed previously is output. However, the fluctuating sound and the effect sound fade out from the timing of T14.

  The timing of T15 is the timing of the 302nd frame (632 frames in total) of the customer waiting period, and is the frame update timing in the middle of the customer waiting period for displaying the customer waiting effect image. At this timing, the fluctuating sound and the sound effect continue to fade out, drawing of image data z (background image, customer waiting effect image, design / icon image, etc.) on the first frame buffer is started, and the second frame buffer The display of the image data y drawn on the image display device is started, and the image display device enters a state in which the customer waiting effect display screen y is displayed (not shown).

  Next, FIG. 46 shows a subsequent execution example in which a predetermined frame is omitted from the timing of T15 in FIG. The timing of T16 is the 360th frame (690th frame in total) of the customer waiting period, and is the frame update timing in the middle of the customer waiting period for displaying the customer waiting effect image. At this timing, the fluctuating sound and the sound effect continue to fade out, drawing of image data ab (background image, customer waiting effect image, design / icon image, etc.) on the first frame buffer is started, and the second frame buffer is started. The display of the image data aa drawn on the image display device on the image display device is started, and the image display device enters a state in which the customer waiting effect display screen aa is displayed.

  The timing of T17 is the timing of the 361st frame (691th frame in total) of the customer waiting period, and is the frame update timing in the middle of the customer waiting period for displaying the customer waiting effect image. At this timing, the fluctuating sound and the sound effect continue to fade out, and drawing of the image data ac (background image, customer waiting effect image, design / icon image, etc.) on the second frame buffer is started, and the first frame buffer is started. The display of the image data ab drawn on the image display device is started, and the image display device displays the customer waiting effect display screen ab.

  The timing of T18 is the 362th frame (692th frame in total) of the customer waiting period, and is the frame update timing in the middle of the customer waiting period for displaying the customer waiting effect image. At this timing, the fluctuating sound and the sound effect are OFF (not output), and the image data ad (background image, customer waiting effect image, design / icon image, etc.) is drawn on the first frame buffer. Then, the display of the image data ac drawn in the second frame buffer on the image display device is started, and the image display device is in a state where the customer waiting effect display screen ac is displayed.

  At the timing of T18, the fade-out performed from the timing of T14 ends, and the fluctuating sound and the sound effect are completely turned off. That is, from the timing of T11, which is the start timing of the customer waiting period, to the timing of T14, the same output as the fluctuating sound and sound effect output in the fluctuating effect that has been executed previously is performed, and from the timing of T14. At the timing of T18, the fluctuating sound and the effect sound fade out, and at the timing of T18, the fluctuating sound and the effect sound are completely turned off. The effect mode in which the fluctuating sound and the sound effect are output from the timing of T11 to the timing of T18 (360 frames, about 12 seconds) corresponds to the above-mentioned "remaining effect".

  The timing of T19 is the 363rd frame (693th frame in total) of the customer waiting period, and is the frame update timing in the middle of the customer waiting period for displaying the customer waiting effect image. At this timing, the fluctuating sound and the sound effect are OFF (not output), and drawing of the image data ae (background image, customer waiting effect image, design / icon image, etc.) on the second frame buffer is not performed. Then, the display of the image data ad drawn in the first frame buffer on the image display device is started, and the image display device is in a state where the customer waiting effect display screen ad is displayed.

  The timing of T20 is the 364th frame (cumulatively 694th frame) of the customer waiting period, and is the frame update timing in the middle of the customer waiting period for displaying the customer waiting effect image. At this timing, the fluctuating sound and the sound effect are OFF (not output), and the drawing of the image data af (the background image, the customer waiting effect image, the design / icon image, etc.) on the first frame buffer is not performed. Then, the display of the image data ae drawn in the second frame buffer on the image display device is started, and the image display device is in a state where the customer waiting effect display screen ae is displayed (not shown).

  In FIG. 45, at the timing of T11, there is no subsequent suspension (the “number of suspensions” stored in the first special figure determination information suspension storage area and the second special figure determination information suspension storage area is “0”). ) Is assumed, but the state where there is a subsequent hold (the “number of holds” stored in the first special figure determination information hold storage area and the second special figure determination information hold storage area is “0”) If no, the next variable display is started from T11 as shown in FIG. In FIG. 47, it is assumed that the fluctuation pattern 1 has been determined in the “normal game state”, and the next fluctuation display indicates that the normal fluctuation period (about 10 seconds) has started. Further, regarding the fluctuating sound and the sound effect, in the example of FIG. 45 and FIG. 46, the sound is continuously turned on and gradually faded out to be turned off. It turns ON, and does not fade out or turn OFF. The description of the frame buffer at each timing in FIG. 47 is basically the same as that described in FIGS.

  FIG. 49 is an animation showing how the contents of the time charts in FIG. 42 and FIGS. 44 to 46 (when the normal fluctuation is 1) are actually developed in the image display device 31 and the audio output device 32. FIG. Note that FIG. 49 shows only the image display device 31 as an excerpt and shows that fluctuating sounds and sound effects are output from the image display device 31; A fluctuating sound or a sound effect is output from the sound output device 32 that is operating. In FIG. 49, as an example, the description will be made assuming that the user is staying at “XX stage” among a plurality of types of effect stages. Therefore, although not shown, the background image, the characters appearing, and the like corresponding to the “XX stage” are displayed.

  First, FIG. 49A shows that the left middle right effect symbol 38 is displayed in a fluctuating manner in the vertical direction. In addition, the sound output device 32 outputs a fluctuating sound “Charara ~ ♪”. Note that the fluctuating icon TI is displayed in the fluctuating icon display area 31c, and the fist icon is not displayed in the first and second filing icon display areas 31a and 31b. No state is shown.

  Next, FIG. 49B shows that the left and right effect symbols 38 are temporarily stopped, and the middle effect symbol 38 is displayed in a fluctuating manner in the vertical direction. Further, the sound output device 32 outputs a fluctuating sound “Larara ♪”. Note that the fluctuating icon TI is displayed in the fluctuating icon display area 31c, and the fist icon is not displayed in the first and second filing icon display areas 31a and 31b. No state is shown. 49 (a) and 49 (b) described above correspond to the timing of T3 in FIG. 42 (normal fluctuation period).

  Next, FIG. 49 (c) shows that the left-middle-right effect symbol 38 is temporarily stopped. Further, the sound output device 32 outputs a fluctuating sound “Lara- ♪”. Note that the fluctuating icon TI is displayed in the fluctuating icon display area 31c, and the fist icon is not displayed in the first and second filing icon display areas 31a and 31b. No state is shown. 49 (c) above corresponds to the timing from T3 in FIG. 42 to the timing T8 in FIG. 44 (the fluctuation period).

  Next, FIG. 49 (d) shows that the left-middle-right effect symbol 38 has been stopped and displayed. In addition, the sound output device 32 outputs a fluctuating sound “chara-chara- ♪” and a sound effect “pilot ♪” indicating that the effect symbol 38 has been stopped and displayed. In addition, with the stop display of the effect symbol 38, the fluctuating icon TI displayed in the fluctuating icon display area 31c is not displayed, and the first and second on-hold icon display areas 31a and 31b include: The hold icon is not displayed, indicating that there is no subsequent hold. In FIG. 49D, the timing from T8 in FIG. 44 to the timing T11 (fluctuation stop period) in FIG. 45 corresponds.

  Next, in FIG. 49E, the menu screen is started by operating the effect button 35 while the effect symbol 38 in the middle left and right is stopped and displayed (while the jackpot lottery result is reported). This indicates that an effect button icon image 31d indicating that the operation is possible and a cross button icon image 31e indicating that the volume adjustment and the light amount adjustment are possible by operating the cross button 36 are displayed. . Further, the sound output device 32 outputs a fluctuating sound “La- ♪”. Note that the change icon display area 31c, the first hold icon display area 31a, and the second hold icon display area 31b do not display a hold icon, indicating that there is no subsequent hold. FIG. 49 (e) above corresponds to the timing from T11 in FIG. 45 to the timing from T18 in FIG. 46 (remaining production effect execution period in the customer waiting period). Note that the timing from T11 in FIG. 45 to T18 in FIG. 46 may be hereinafter simply referred to as “residual production execution period”.

  Next, in FIG. 49 (f), the menu screen is operated by operating the effect button 35 with the left-middle-right effect symbol 38 stopped and displayed (while the jackpot lottery result (loss) is notified). The effect button icon image 31d indicating that startup is possible and the cross button icon image 31e indicating that volume adjustment and light amount adjustment are possible by operating the cross button 36 are displayed. Is shown. In addition, the change icon display area 31c, the first hold icon display area 31a, and the second hold icon display area 31b do not display a hold icon, indicating that there is no subsequent hold. On the other hand, no fluctuating sound or sound effect is output from the audio output device 32, indicating that no sound has been generated. FIG. 49 (f) above corresponds to the timing of T18 in FIG. 46 to (the period after execution of the unnamed effect in the customer waiting period). In addition, the timing of T18 in FIG. 46 may be simply referred to as a “period after execution of a residual effect” hereinafter.

  FIG. 50 is an animation diagram showing how the contents of the time charts of FIGS. 43 to 46 (in the case of normal fluctuation 2) are actually developed in the image display device 31 and the audio output device 32. . In FIG. 50, the fluctuation period is omitted, and the fluctuation period actually exists between FIGS. 50 (e) and 50 (f).

  The normal fluctuation 2 is in the category of “normal fluctuation”, which is the same as the normal fluctuation 1, but the fluctuation time is longer than the normal fluctuation 1 by about 2 seconds. Then, a variation effect different from the normal variation 1 is executed by the difference in the variation time. More specifically, as shown in FIG. 50, a symbol fanning failure (corresponding to the fluctuation effect pattern 2 in FIG. 34) is executed. Here, the “design failure” means that when the left effect symbol 38 is temporarily stopped and the right effect symbol 38 is temporarily stopped, the effect symbol 38 having the same number as the left effect symbol 38 is decelerated. An effect in which the effect of a temporary stop is performed, and it is thought that the reach state is formed, and finally, the combination of the lost symbols is stopped and displayed without the reach state being formed That is. Therefore, as in the case of the normal fluctuation 1, it is still an effect in which the combination of the lost symbols is stopped and displayed without being in the reach state, but in the point of performing the "symbol fanning failure", the fluctuation effect (the effect configuration) ) Are different. When the reach state is formed, it is “successful symbol fling”.

  First, FIG. 50 (a) shows that the left-middle-right effect symbol 38 is displayed fluctuating in the vertical direction. In addition, the sound output device 32 outputs a fluctuating sound “Charara ~ ♪”. Note that the fluctuating icon TI is displayed in the fluctuating icon display area 31c, and the fist icon is not displayed in the first and second filing icon display areas 31a and 31b. No state is shown.

  Next, FIG. 50B shows that the left effect symbol 38 (7 symbols) is temporarily stopped, and the middle effect symbol 38 is displayed in a fluctuating manner in the vertical direction. Also, in the right effect symbol 38, the same seven symbols as the left effect symbol 38 that is temporarily stopped are trying to temporarily stop while decelerating. In addition, the sound output device 32 outputs a fluctuating sound “Larara ♪” and a sound effect “Gogogo ♪” for inducing the formation of the reach state. Note that the fluctuating icon TI is displayed in the fluctuating icon display area 31c, and the fist icon is not displayed in the first and second filing icon display areas 31a and 31b. No state is shown.

  Next, FIG. 50C shows that the left effect symbol 38 (seven symbols) is temporarily stopped, and the middle effect symbol 38 is displayed in a fluctuating manner in the vertical direction. Further, in the right effect symbol 38, the same seven symbols as the left effect symbol 38 that is temporarily stopped are about to be temporarily stopped. In addition, the sound output device 32 outputs a fluctuating sound “Lara- ♪” and a sound effect “Gowan ♪” that stimulates the formation of the reach state. Note that the fluctuating icon TI is displayed in the fluctuating icon display area 31c, and the fist icon is not displayed in the first and second filing icon display areas 31a and 31b. No state is shown.

  Next, FIG. 50 (d) shows that the left effect symbol 38 (7 symbols) is temporarily stopped, and the middle effect symbol 38 is displayed in a fluctuating manner in the vertical direction. In addition, in the right effect symbol 38, the same seven symbols as the left effect symbol 38 that has been temporarily stopped do not stop temporarily but move downward. In addition, the sound output device 32 outputs a fluctuating sound “chara-chara!”. Note that the fluctuating icon TI is displayed in the fluctuating icon display area 31c, and the fist icon is not displayed in the first and second filing icon display areas 31a and 31b. No state is shown.

  Next, FIG. 50 (e) shows that the left effect symbol 38 (seven symbols) is temporarily stopped, and the middle effect symbol 38 fluctuates in the vertical direction. Further, in the effect symbol 38 on the right, seven symbols have moved downward, indicating that eight symbols following the seven symbols have been temporarily stopped. Further, the sound output device 32 outputs a fluctuating sound “La- ♪”. Note that the fluctuating icon TI is displayed in the fluctuating icon display area 31c, and the fist icon is not displayed in the first and second filing icon display areas 31a and 31b. No state is shown. FIGS. 50A to 50E described above correspond to the timing of T3 in FIG. 43 (normal fluctuation period).

  Next, FIG. 50 (f) shows that the left middle right effect symbol 38 has been stopped and displayed. In addition, the sound output device 32 outputs a fluctuating sound “Le- ♪” and a sound effect “Pilot ♪” indicating that the effect symbol 38 has been stopped and displayed. In addition, with the stop display of the effect symbol 38, the fluctuating icon TI displayed in the fluctuating icon display area 31c is not displayed, and the first and second on-hold icon display areas 31a and 31b include: The hold icon is not displayed, indicating that there is no subsequent hold. In FIG. 50 (f), the timing from T8 in FIG. 44 to the timing T11 (fluctuation stop period) in FIG. 45 corresponds.

  Next, in FIG. 50 (g), the menu screen is activated by operating the effect button 35 with the left-middle-right effect symbol 38 stopped and displayed (while the jackpot lottery result (loss) is notified). This indicates that an effect button icon image 31d indicating that the operation is possible and a cross button icon image 31e indicating that the volume adjustment and the light amount adjustment are possible by operating the cross button 36 are displayed. . Further, the sound output device 32 outputs a fluctuating sound “terrorism!”. Note that the change icon display area 31c, the first hold icon display area 31a, and the second hold icon display area 31b do not display a hold icon, indicating that there is no subsequent hold. FIG. 50 (g) above corresponds to the timing from T11 in FIG. 45 to the timing from T18 in FIG. 46 (remaining production effect execution period in the customer waiting period).

  Next, in FIG. 50 (h), the menu screen is operated by operating the effect button 35 while the effect symbol 38 in the middle left and right is stopped and displayed (while the jackpot lottery result is reported). The effect button icon image 31d indicating that startup is possible and the cross button icon image 31e indicating that volume adjustment and light amount adjustment are possible by operating the cross button 36 are displayed. Is shown. In addition, the change icon display area 31c, the first hold icon display area 31a, and the second hold icon display area 31b do not display a hold icon, indicating that there is no subsequent hold. On the other hand, no fluctuating sound or sound effect is output from the audio output device 32, indicating that no sound has been generated. The above FIG. 50 (h) corresponds to the timing of T18 in FIG. 46 to (period after execution of the unnamed effect in the customer waiting period).

  Here, conventionally, particularly in the case of the normal game state, compared to the time-saving game state or the high-probability game state, there is a high possibility that the above-mentioned customer waiting period will be due to the difficulty in winning the game ball at the starting port. In such a case, the player may feel bored, resulting in a decrease in interest in the game. On the other hand, according to FIGS. 42 to 46 in the present embodiment, in the normal gaming state, if the normal fluctuation 1 or the normal fluctuation 2 is performed and there is no subsequent hold, the normal fluctuation 1 also occurs during the customer waiting period. Alternatively, the fluctuating sound and sound effect output in the normal fluctuation 2 are continuously output for a predetermined time. As a result, it is possible to give a feeling as if the fluctuation effect is continuing, and it is possible to prevent a decrease in the gaming interest due to boredom.

  Further, during the customer waiting period, the fluctuation sound and the sound effect output in the normal fluctuation 1 or the normal fluctuation 2 are displayed while the symbol (the effect symbol 38) stopped and displayed in the normal fluctuation 1 or the normal fluctuation 2 is displayed. Output is continued for a predetermined period of time, so during the predetermined period of time, it is possible to give the feeling that the design starts moving again and that the fluctuating effect will continue further, preventing a decrease in the entertainment interest due to boredom it can.

  Further, after continuously outputting the fluctuating sound and the sound effect for a predetermined time, by fading out from the timing of T14 in FIG. 45 to the timing of T18 in FIG. 46, a silent state is smoothly achieved (from timing T18 in FIG. 46). Can be shifted to.

  Also, although the normal fluctuation 1 (the normal fluctuation period is about 10 seconds) shown in FIG. 42 and the normal fluctuation 2 (the normal fluctuation period is about 12 seconds) shown in FIG. The execution time of the remaining effect performed from the timing of T11 to the timing of FIG. 46 is about 12 seconds in common. Thus, it is not necessary to make the remaining effects with different execution times for the variation patterns and the variation effect patterns with different variation times, so that the control can be simplified.

  Although the fade-out is performed from the timing of T14 in FIG. 45 to the timing of T18 in FIG. 46, as shown in the modified example of FIG. Is also good. That is, in FIG. 48, the fluctuating sound and the sound effect are changed from ON to OFF at the timing of T14, so that the period from T14 to the silence state. Even with such a configuration, the fluctuating sound and the sound effect are continuously output until the timing of T14, so that it is possible to give a feeling as if the fluctuating effect is continued, and to feel bored. Can be prevented from deteriorating game entertainment. In addition, after the fluctuating sound and the sound effect are continuously output, by turning OFF without fading out, it is possible to clarify the end timing of the remnant production.

  Also, in FIG. 50, as an example of the fluctuation effect performed in the case of the normal fluctuation 2, “symbol fanning failure” has been described as an example. However, as shown in the modification of FIG. 51, another fluctuation effect is executed. You may do so. FIG. 51 illustrates an example of the “continuous-effect chance effect” based on the above-described prior determination of the jackpot lottery. Here, the “chance-eye continuous production” refers to a combination of the same kind of design, for example, a combination of only odd-numbered design, or a combination of even-only design, as a combination of design at the time of stop display of the production design 38 over a plurality of variations. The combination of symbols is stopped and displayed to notify that a chance has arrived, and after performing such an effect for a plurality of fluctuations, for example, by executing SP reach or SPSP reach, a bonus hit game can be provided. It is a production to give expectation. Note that in FIG. 51, basically, (a) is denoted by a reference numeral, and the other is omitted.

  First, FIG. 51A shows that the left-middle-right effect symbol 38 is stopped and displayed. At this time, it is shown that the effect symbol 38 has been stopped and displayed with an odd symbol combination (“7”, “5”, “3”). In addition, the sound output device 32 outputs a fluctuating sound “charara ~ ♪” and a sound effect “kakin ♪” that indicates that the odd combination of symbols has been stopped and displayed. The variable icon TI is displayed in the variable icon display area 31c, one hold icon is displayed in the first hold icon display area 31a, and there is one subsequent hold.

  Next, FIG. 51 (b) shows that the left-middle-right effect symbol 38 fluctuates in the vertical direction. Further, the sound output device 32 outputs a fluctuating sound “Larara ♪”. Note that the fluctuating icon TI is displayed in the fluctuating icon display area 31c, and the fist icon is not displayed in the first and second filing icon display areas 31a and 31b. No state is shown.

  Next, FIG. 51C shows that the left effect symbol 38 is temporarily stopped, and the middle right effect symbol 38 is fluctuated and displayed in the vertical direction. Further, the sound output device 32 outputs a fluctuating sound “Lara- ♪”. Note that the fluctuating icon TI is displayed in the fluctuating icon display area 31c, and the fist icon is not displayed in the first and second filing icon display areas 31a and 31b. No state is shown.

  Next, FIG. 51 (d) shows that the left and right effect symbols 38 are temporarily stopped, and that the middle effect symbol 38 is displayed in a fluctuating manner in the vertical direction. In addition, the sound output device 32 outputs a fluctuating sound “chara-chara!”. Note that the fluctuating icon TI is displayed in the fluctuating icon display area 31c, and the fist icon is not displayed in the first and second filing icon display areas 31a and 31b. No state is shown.

  Next, in FIG. 51 (e), in the middle effect symbol 38, five symbols constituting the same type of symbol combination (here, an odd number symbol combination) with the temporarily stopped left and right effect symbols 38 are used. Indicates that the vehicle is temporarily stopping while decelerating. In addition, the sound output device 32 outputs a fluctuating sound “La to ♪” and a sound effect “Gogogo ♪” for inducing a stop display of a combination of the same type of symbols (here, a combination of odd symbols). . Note that the fluctuating icon TI is displayed in the fluctuating icon display area 31c, and the fist icon is not displayed in the first and second filing icon display areas 31a and 31b. No state is shown.

  Next, in FIG. 51 (f), in the middle effect symbol 38, a combination of the same type of symbols as the temporarily stopped left and right effect symbols 38 (here, an odd number of symbol combinations) does not temporarily stop. , Has moved downward. In addition, the sound output device 32 outputs a fluctuating sound “Le- ♪”. Note that the fluctuating icon TI is displayed in the fluctuating icon display area 31c, and the fist icon is not displayed in the first and second filing icon display areas 31a and 31b. No state is shown. 51 (b) to 51 (f) described above correspond to the timing of T3 in FIG. 43 (normal fluctuation period).

  Next, in FIG. 51 (g), in the effect symbol 38 in the middle, five symbols have moved downward, and six symbols of the symbol next to the five symbols have been temporarily stopped. "3" indicates that the symbol combination has been temporarily stopped. Further, the sound output device 32 outputs a fluctuating sound “terrorism!”. Note that the fluctuating icon TI is displayed in the fluctuating icon display area 31c, and the fist icon is not displayed in the first and second filing icon display areas 31a and 31b. No state is shown. FIG. 51 (g) described above corresponds to the period from the timing T3 in FIG. 43 to the timing T8 in FIG. 44 (the fluctuation period).

  Next, FIG. 51H shows that the left-middle-right effect symbol 38 has been stopped and displayed. As a result, it is reported that the “continuous production of chances” has been executed, but has not been executed continuously and has failed halfway. In addition, the sound output device 32 outputs a fluctuating sound “relo- ♪” and a sound effect “pilot ♪” indicating that the effect symbol 38 has been stopped and displayed. In addition, with the stop display of the effect symbol 38, the fluctuating icon TI displayed in the fluctuating icon display area 31c is not displayed, and the first and second on-hold icon display areas 31a and 31b include: The hold icon is not displayed, indicating that there is no subsequent hold. 51 (h) above corresponds to the timing from T8 in FIG. 44 to the timing T11 in FIG. 45 (the fluctuation stop period).

  Next, in FIG. 51 (i), the menu screen is started up by operating the effect button 35 while the effect symbol 38 in the middle left and right is stopped and displayed (while the jackpot lottery result is reported). This indicates that an effect button icon image 31d indicating that the operation is possible and a cross button icon image 31e indicating that the volume adjustment and the light amount adjustment are possible by operating the cross button 36 are displayed. . In addition, the sound output device 32 outputs a fluctuating sound “Relorero ~ ♪”. Note that the change icon display area 31c, the first hold icon display area 31a, and the second hold icon display area 31b do not display a hold icon, indicating that there is no subsequent hold. FIG. 51 (i) above corresponds to the timing from T11 in FIG. 45 to the timing from T18 in FIG. 46 (remaining production effect execution period in the customer waiting period).

  Next, in FIG. 51 (j), the menu screen is operated by operating the effect button 35 while the effect symbol 38 in the middle left and right is stopped and displayed (while the jackpot lottery result is reported). The effect button icon image 31d indicating that startup is possible and the cross button icon image 31e indicating that volume adjustment and light amount adjustment are possible by operating the cross button 36 are displayed. Is shown. In addition, the change icon display area 31c, the first hold icon display area 31a, and the second hold icon display area 31b do not display a hold icon, indicating that there is no subsequent hold. On the other hand, no fluctuating sound or sound effect is output from the audio output device 32, indicating that no sound has been generated. FIG. 51 (j) above corresponds to the timing of T18 in FIG. 46 to (period after execution of the unnamed effect in the customer waiting period).

  FIG. 52 shows an example of execution of a lingering effect after the execution of the normal fluctuation 1 in the other effect stages of the plurality of effect stages (the game state is the normal game state). Here, in the present embodiment, in addition to the above-mentioned “XX stage”, there are “Δ stage” and “□□ stage”. These production stages may be, for example, a specification that shifts from the “所 定 stage” to the “△△ stage” on condition that a predetermined number of games have been played, or for example, that the production button 35 is operated. The specification may be such that the condition shifts from “XX stage” to “Δ stage”. Although FIGS. 52 and 53 show an example of execution after execution of the normal fluctuation 1 and the normal fluctuation 1, the same may be performed in the normal fluctuation 2.

  First, (a) to (e) of FIG. 52 show an effect mode of the “△△ stage”. Although “△△ stage” is not shown, a background image, a character that appears, and the like corresponding to “△△ stage” are displayed. Also, different from the above-mentioned “XX stage”, the variation display of the effect symbol 38 is executed in the horizontal direction. Also, the effect design 38 is different from the above-mentioned “XX stage”, and the effect design 38 of the Chinese numerals is used. In addition, as the fluctuating sound, a fluctuating sound different from the above-mentioned “XX stage” is used. In FIG. 52, basically, (a) and (f) are denoted by reference numerals, and the others are omitted. Also, the swing fluctuation period is omitted.

  Specifically, FIG. 52 (a) shows that the effect symbol 38 in the upper middle right is fluctuatingly displayed in the horizontal direction. Further, the sound output device 32 outputs a fluctuating sound “Hururu- ♪”. Note that the fluctuating icon TI is displayed in the fluctuating icon display area 31c, and the fist icon is not displayed in the first and second filing icon display areas 31a and 31b. No state is shown.

  FIG. 52B shows that the upper and lower effect symbols 38 are temporarily stopped, and the middle effect symbol 38 is fluctuatingly displayed in the horizontal direction. In addition, the sound output device 32 outputs a fluctuating sound “Lururu ~ ♪”. Note that the fluctuating icon TI is displayed in the fluctuating icon display area 31c, and the fist icon is not displayed in the first and second filing icon display areas 31a and 31b. No state is shown. FIGS. 52 (a) and 52 (b) described above correspond to the timing of T3 in FIG. 42 and FIG. 43 (normal fluctuation period).

  FIG. 52C shows that the upper, middle, and lower effect symbols 38 are stopped and displayed. In addition, the sound output device 32 outputs a fluctuating sound “Hühlhüll ~ ♪” and a sound effect “Pilot ♪” indicating that the effect symbol 38 has been stopped and displayed. In addition, with the stop display of the effect symbol 38, the fluctuating icon TI displayed in the fluctuating icon display area 31c is not displayed, and the first and second on-hold icon display areas 31a and 31b include: The hold icon is not displayed, indicating that there is no subsequent hold. In FIG. 52 (c) described above, the timing from T8 to T11 in FIG. 44 (the fluctuation stop period) corresponds.

  In FIG. 52 (d), it is possible to start the menu screen by operating the effect button 35 while the upper, middle, and lower effect symbols 38 are stopped and displayed (while the jackpot lottery result is reported). This indicates that an effect button icon image 31d indicating that is displayed and a cross button icon image 31e indicating that volume adjustment and light amount adjustment are possible by operating the cross button 36 are displayed. In addition, the sound output device 32 outputs a fluctuating sound “Hyu ♪”. Note that the change icon display area 31c, the first hold icon display area 31a, and the second hold icon display area 31b do not display a hold icon, indicating that there is no subsequent hold. In FIG. 52D, the timing from T11 in FIG. 45 to the timing in T18 in FIG. 46 (remaining production effect execution period in the customer waiting period) corresponds.

  In FIG. 52 (e), the menu screen is started up by operating the effect button 35 while the effect symbols 38 in the upper, middle, and lower portions are stopped and displayed (while the jackpot lottery result is reported). Is displayed, and a cross button icon image 31e indicating that volume adjustment and light amount adjustment are possible by operating the cross button 36 is displayed. . In addition, the change icon display area 31c, the first hold icon display area 31a, and the second hold icon display area 31b do not display a hold icon, indicating that there is no subsequent hold. On the other hand, no fluctuating sound or sound effect is output from the audio output device 32, indicating that no sound has been generated. FIG. 52 (e) above corresponds to the timing of T18 in FIG. 46 to (period after execution of the unnamed effect in the customer waiting period).

  Next, (f) to (j) of FIG. 52 show an effect mode of the “□□ stage”. Although the “□□ stage” is not shown, the background image and the characters appearing correspond to the “□□ stage”. Also, unlike the above-mentioned “XX stage” and “Δ stage”, the variation display of the effect symbol 38 is performed not in the vertical direction or the horizontal direction, but in a variable display rotating on the spot. In addition, as the fluctuating sound, a fluctuating sound different from the above-mentioned “XX stage” or “Δ stage” is used.

  Specifically, FIG. 52 (f) shows that the left-middle-right effect symbol 38 is rotatingly displayed. Further, the sound output device 32 outputs a fluctuating sound “Pororo- ♪”. Note that the fluctuating icon TI is displayed in the fluctuating icon display area 31c, and the fist icon is not displayed in the first and second filing icon display areas 31a and 31b. No state is shown.

  FIG. 52 (g) shows that the left and right effect symbols 38 are temporarily stopped, and the middle effect symbol 38 is rotatingly displayed. In addition, the sound output device 32 outputs a fluctuating sound “Rororo ~ ♪”. Note that the fluctuating icon TI is displayed in the fluctuating icon display area 31c, and the fist icon is not displayed in the first and second filing icon display areas 31a and 31b. No state is shown. FIGS. 52 (f) and 52 (g) described above correspond to (normal fluctuation period) up to the timing of T3 in FIGS. 42 and 43.

  FIG. 52H shows that the left-middle-right effect symbol 38 has been stopped and displayed. Further, the sound output device 32 outputs a fluctuating sound “Poro- ♪” and a sound effect “Pilot ♪” indicating that the effect symbol 38 has been stopped and displayed. In addition, with the stop display of the effect symbol 38, the fluctuating icon TI displayed in the fluctuating icon display area 31c is not displayed, and the first and second on-hold icon display areas 31a and 31b include: The hold icon is not displayed, indicating that there is no subsequent hold. FIG. 52 (h) above corresponds to the timing from T8 to T11 (fluctuation stop period) in FIG.

  In FIG. 52 (i), the menu screen can be activated by operating the effect button 35 while the effect symbols 38 in the upper, middle, and lower positions are stopped and displayed (while the jackpot lottery result is reported). This indicates that an effect button icon image 31d indicating that is displayed and a cross button icon image 31e indicating that volume adjustment and light amount adjustment are possible by operating the cross button 36 are displayed. Further, the sound output device 32 outputs a fluctuating sound “Po- ♪”. Note that the change icon display area 31c, the first hold icon display area 31a, and the second hold icon display area 31b do not display a hold icon, indicating that there is no subsequent hold. In FIG. 52 (i), the timing from T11 in FIG. 45 to the timing in T18 in FIG. 46 (remaining production effect execution period in the customer waiting period) corresponds.

  In FIG. 52 (j), the menu screen is started up by operating the effect button 35 while the effect symbol 38 in the middle left and right is stopped and displayed (while the jackpot lottery result is announced). Is displayed, and a cross button icon image 31e indicating that volume adjustment and light amount adjustment are possible by operating the cross button 36 is displayed. . In addition, the change icon display area 31c, the first hold icon display area 31a, and the second hold icon display area 31b do not display a hold icon, indicating that there is no subsequent hold. On the other hand, no fluctuating sound or sound effect is output from the audio output device 32, indicating that no sound has been generated. FIG. 52 (j) above corresponds to the timing of T18 in FIG. 46 to (period after execution of the unnamed effect in the customer waiting period).

  As described above, even with the normal fluctuation 1, the “XX stage” in FIGS. 49 to 51, the “Δ stage” in FIGS. 52 (a) to 52 (e), and the “Δ stage” in FIGS. 52 (f) to 52 (j). The effect form (fluctuating direction of the pattern, the form of the pattern, and the fluctuating sound) of the fluctuating effect was varied depending on the “□□ stage”. Along with this, although the execution time is the same for all the stages, the content (sound) of the effect is different for each stage, so that it is possible to prevent the tired effect from being tired.

  Further, although the effect of the variable effect (the direction of the design, the shape of the symbol, and the sound of the change) is different for each stage, the execution time of the remaining effect is common to all the stages. Since there is no need to produce an effect, control can be simplified.

  The sound (pillot ♪) indicating that the effect symbol 38 constituting the sound effect has stopped is common to FIGS. 49 and 50 (all stages). This makes it possible to clearly grasp that the effect symbol 38 has been stopped and displayed. Of course, it may be different for each stage.

  In the “XX stage” of FIGS. 49 to 51, the “Δ stage” of FIGS. 52 (a) to 52 (e), and the “□□ stage” of FIGS. Is different between the arithmetic numerals and the Chinese numerals, but characters may be added to the effect design 38. For example, an effect design 38 consisting of a character and an arithmetic numeral and an effect design 38 consisting of a character and a Chinese numeral, or a character may be attached to only one of an arithmetic numeral and a Chinese numeral . In this way, even if the mode of the effect symbol 38 is made different for each stage, the execution time of the lingering effect is common to all the stages, so it is not necessary to make the lingering effect having a different execution time for each different stage. It can be simplified.

  In addition, when a character is attached to the effect symbol 38, the temporary stop mode may be changed when the effect symbol 38 temporarily stops depending on the variable effect pattern. Specifically, when the variation effect is the shortened variation of the variation effect pattern 5, the temporary stop is performed at the same time while aligning the left and right effect symbols 38, and in this case, the action by the character attached to the effect symbol 38 is not performed. . On the other hand, in the case of the normal variation of the variable effect pattern 1, the temporary effect is temporarily stopped in the order of the left effect symbol 38, the right effect symbol 38, and the middle effect symbol 38, and when each of the effect symbols is temporarily stopped, the effect is effected. An action by the character attached to the symbol 38 is performed. For example, if the character has a weapon, an operation of holding the weapon is performed when the character temporarily stops. Thereby, at the time of the temporary stop of the effect symbol 38, it is possible to improve the effect of the effect. Furthermore, if the execution time of the remnant effect is the same between the case where the remnant effect is performed after the shortened change and the case where the remnant effect is performed after the normal change, the remnant effect having a different execution time for each stop mode of the different effect symbols 38 Therefore, the control can be simplified.

  As described above, the “○ stage” in FIGS. 49 to 51, the “△△ stage” in FIGS. 52 (a) to (e), and the “□ stage” in FIGS. 52 (f) to (j). However, the same stage, but when performing a background change such as “daytime background”, “evening background”, “night background”, the execution time of the remaining time may be shared. More specifically, the execution time of the remaining time is the same between the case where the remaining effect is executed after the “daytime background” and the case where the remaining effect is executed after the “night background”. Even with such a configuration, it is not necessary to make a remnant effect of a different execution time for each different background, so that the control can be simplified.

  FIG. 53 is a modified example of FIG. 52, and shows that no fluctuating sound or sound effect is output in FIG. 53 (i). In other words, FIG. 53 shows that a residual performance is performed in the “△△ stage”, but no residual performance is performed in the “□□ stage”. In addition, the production stage in which the residual production is performed and the production stage in which the residual production is not performed can be appropriately set. For example, although the remnant production is performed in the “XX stage” and the “△△ stage”, the remnant production may not be performed in the “□□ stage”. Although the remnant production is performed, the remnant production may not be performed in the “△△ stage” and the “□□ stage”. As described above, by having the production stage in which the residual production is performed and the production stage in which the residual production is not performed, it is possible to provide a gaming machine with a variety of production effects.

  FIG. 54 to FIG. 58 show an example of execution of a lingering effect when a game ball wins in the first starting port 14 during the fading out of the lingering effect execution period, the lingering effect execution period, or the period after the lingering effect execution. It is a time chart shown. Although illustration is omitted, FIGS. 54, 55, and 58 show events that can occur in any of the "normal gaming state", the "time saving gaming state", and the "high-probability gaming state".

  First, FIG. 54 shows an example of execution of a residual effect when a game ball wins in the first starting port 14 during the residual effect execution period, for example.

  At the timing of T12, the fluctuating sound and the effect sound are ON (output), and particularly indicate that “A melody” is output for the fluctuating sound. Here, as shown in FIG. 54, the melody configuration of the fluctuating sound in each of the above-described production stages includes an A melody that forms the head of the BGM, a B melody that is output after the A melody, and an output that is output after the B melody. C melody, and a D melody output after the C melody. When the D melody has been output, the melody returns to the A melody again, and thereafter the output is repeated. Further, at the timing of T12, since the input of each starting port SW is not detected, it indicates that the starting port SW remains OFF.

  At the timing of T13, the fluctuating sound and the sound effect continue to be ON (output), indicating that “A melody” is output in the fluctuating sound. Further, at the timing of T13, since the input of each starting port SW is not detected, it indicates that the starting port SW remains OFF.

  The timing of T14 indicates that, for example, the first starting port detection SW 14a detects a game ball, and the normal fluctuation period (normal fluctuation 1 has been determined) has started after the customer waiting period. Further, the timing of T14 indicates that the fluctuating sound and the sound effect are continuously ON (output), and that “A melody” is output in the fluctuating sound. Also, at the timing of T14, the first opening detection SW 14a has detected a game ball, indicating that the starting opening SW has been switched ON.

  At the timing of T14, since the output time of the A melody has not elapsed, the A melody is continuously output. Therefore, if the B melody is output at the timing of T14, the B melody is output. If the timing of T14 switches from the A melody to the B melody, the B melody is output.

  The timing of T14-1 indicates that the normal fluctuation period is being executed, and in particular, indicates that the fluctuation sound has been switched to the B melody after the output time of the A melody. Therefore, even during the normal fluctuation period, the melody is switched from the A melody to the B melody, and the fluctuation sound is output.

  As described above, when there is a new prize in each starting port during the remaining production stage (timing of T14 in FIG. 54), each starting port SW is changed with respect to the fluctuating sound in the new fluctuating effect, particularly the melody of the fluctuating sound. Since the melody output when the game ball was detected is continuously output as it is (as shown at the timing of T14 in FIG. 54, the A melody is continuously output), the previous time Ending of the variable effect-execution of a residual effect-execution of a new variable effect, and a sense of hearing can be given as if a series of variable effects were continuing.

  Next, FIG. 55 shows an example of execution of a residual effect when, for example, a game ball wins in the first starting port 14 during the fade-out of the residual effect execution period.

  The timing of T16 indicates that the fluctuating sound and the effect sound are faded out. In particular, the A melody constituting the fluctuating sound is gradually muted. Further, at the timing of T16, since the input of each starting port SW is not detected, it indicates that the starting port SW is kept OFF.

  The timing of T17 indicates that the fluctuating sound and the sound effect continue to fade out, and in particular, the A melody constituting the fluctuating sound is gradually muted. Further, at the timing of T17, since the input of each starting port SW is not detected, it indicates that the starting port SW is kept OFF.

  The timing of T17-1 indicates that, for example, the first starting port detection SW 14a detects a game ball, and the normal fluctuation period (normal fluctuation 1 has been determined) has started after the customer waiting period. I have. Since the timing of T17-1 is in the middle of the fade-out, the fade-in is performed from the timing, and the volume of the fluctuating sound and the sound effect is gradually increased. Further, at the timing of T17-1, the output time of the A melody output at the timing has not elapsed, so that the A melody is continuously output. As a result, the volume of the fluctuating sound related to the melody A gradually increases (see the timing of T17-2). Further, at the timing of T17-1, the first opening detection SW 14a has detected a game ball, and thus indicates that the opening SW has been switched ON.

  The timing of T17-3 indicates that the normal fluctuation period is being executed, and in particular, indicates that the fluctuation sound has been switched to the B melody after the output time of the A melody. Therefore, even during the normal fluctuation period, the melody is switched from the A melody to the B melody, and the fluctuation sound is output.

  As described above, when there is a new prize to each starting port during the fade-out of the remaining production stage (timing of T17-1 in FIG. 55), the fluctuating sound in the new fluctuating production, particularly the melody of the fluctuating sound, Since the melody output when each starting port SW detects a game ball is continuously output as it is (as indicated by the timing of T17-1 in FIG. 55, the melody is continuously output). Thus, the end of the previous variable effect-the execution of the remaining effect-the execution of the new variable effect, and the sense of hearing as if a series of the variable effects are continuing can be given.

  Also, since the volume of the melody of the fluctuating sound that is continuously output in the new fluctuating effect is faded in and gradually increased, it is not output at the maximum volume suddenly during the fading out, so that the player Surprise can be prevented. It should be noted that output may be performed at the maximum volume immediately without performing fade-in.

  Next, FIG. 56 shows an example of execution of a leftover effect when a game ball wins at the first starting port 14 after the remaining effect period (a game state is a normal game state).

  The timing of T17 indicates that the fluctuating sound and the effect sound are faded out, and in particular, the B melody constituting the fluctuating sound is gradually muted. Further, at the timing of T17, since the input of the first starting port SW14a is not detected, it indicates that the first starting port SW14a remains OFF. Also, the game state buffer “00H” is ON, which indicates that both the time-saving game flag and the high-probability game flag are not set, that is, a so-called normal game state.

  The timing of T17-1 indicates that the fluctuating sound and the sound effect continue to fade out, indicating that the output time of the B melody has ended and the sound has been switched to the C melody while the sound is gradually muted. . Therefore, even during the customer waiting period, the melody is switched from the B melody to the C melody, and the fluctuating sound is output. Also, at the timing of T17-1, since the input of the first starting port SW14a has not been detected, the first starting port SW14a is OFF, indicating that the gaming state buffer "00H" is ON.

  The timing of T18 indicates that the fluctuating sound and the sound effect are OFF and the sound effect is OFF, and the sound is OFF and the fluctuating sound and the sound effect are OFF and silenced even when the C melody has not finished the output time. . Further, at the timing of T18, since the input of the first starting port SW14a has not been detected, the first starting port SW14a is OFF, indicating that the gaming state buffer "00H" is ON.

  At the timing of T19, when the fluctuating sound and the sound effect are OFF, the first starting port detection SW 14a detects a game ball, and after the customer waiting period ends, the normal fluctuation period (assuming that the normal fluctuation 1 is determined). Has been started. Further, the sound is faded in from the timing of T19, and the sound volume relating to the fluctuating sound and the sound effect is gradually increased. In addition, at the timing of T18, the output is turned OFF in a state where the output time of the melody of the fluctuating sound has not elapsed. It is configured to output from a certain A melody.

  As described above, when there is a new prize in the first start-up port 14 after the remnant production execution period (when there is no sound) in the normal gaming state (timing of T19 in FIG. 56), the fluctuation sound in the new fluctuation production In particular, since the melody of the fluctuating sound is always output from the A melody which is the first part of the melody configuration (since the melody is output from the A melody as shown at the timing T19 in FIG. 56), the remnant After the end of the effect, the player can clearly know that a new variable effect has started.

  Although the A melody is output by fading in at the timing of T19, the A melody may be output immediately at the maximum volume without fading in. Also, in FIG. 56, the case where the gaming ball has won the first starting port 14 when the gaming state buffer is “00H” has been described as an example, but when the gaming state buffer is “00H”, The same may be performed when a game ball is won to the second starting port 15.

  Next, FIG. 57 shows an example of execution of a leftover effect when a game ball wins in the second starting port 15 after the remaining time effect execution period (the gaming state is a time-saving gaming state or a high-probability gaming state). ing.

  The timing of T17 indicates that the fluctuating sound and the effect sound are faded out, and in particular, the B melody constituting the fluctuating sound is gradually muted. In addition, at the timing of T17, since the input of the second starting port SW15a is not detected, it indicates that the second starting port SW15a remains OFF. In addition, the game state buffer “02H” is ON or “03H” is ON, and the time-saving game flag is set but the high-probability game flag is not set. Alternatively, it indicates that the game is in a high-probability game state in which the time-saving game flag is set and the high-probability game flag is also set.

  The timing of T17-1 indicates that the fluctuating sound and the sound effect continue to fade out, indicating that the output time of the B melody has ended and the sound has been switched to the C melody while the sound is gradually muted. . Therefore, even during the customer waiting period, the melody is switched from the B melody to the C melody, and the fluctuating sound is output. Further, at the timing of T17-1, since the input of the second starting port SW15a is not detected, it is determined that the second starting port SW15a is OFF and the gaming state buffer "02H" or "03H" is ON. Is shown.

  The timing of T18 indicates that the fluctuating sound and the sound effect are OFF and the sound effect is OFF, and the sound is OFF and the fluctuating sound and the sound effect are OFF and silenced even when the C melody has not finished the output time. . Also, at the timing of T18, since the input of the second starting port SW15a is not detected, the second starting port SW15a is OFF, indicating that the gaming state buffer "02H" or "03H" is ON. I have.

  At the timing of T19, when the fluctuating sound and the sound effect are OFF, the second starting port detection SW 17a detects a game ball, and after the customer waiting period ends, the normal fluctuation period (assuming that the normal fluctuation 1 is determined). Has been started. Further, the sound is faded in from the timing of T19, and the sound volume relating to the fluctuating sound and the sound effect is gradually increased. In addition, at the timing of T18, the output is turned OFF in a state where the output time of the melody of the fluctuating sound has not elapsed. It is configured to output from a certain A melody.

  Although the A melody is output by fading in at the timing of T19, the A melody may be output immediately at the maximum volume without fading in. In FIG. 57, the case where the game ball has won the second starting port 15 when the game state buffer is “02H” or “03H” has been described as an example, but the game state buffer is “02H”. Or "03H", the same may be performed when a game ball is won in the first starting port 14.

  As described above, when there is a new prize in the second start-up port 15 after the execution of the residual performance in the time-saving gaming state or the high-probability gaming state (when there is no sound) (timing of T19 in FIG. 57), a new Since the variable sound in the variable effect, particularly the melody of the variable sound, is always output from the A melody, which is the first part of the melody configuration, as shown at the timing of T19 in FIG. Therefore, after finishing the remnant production, the player can clearly understand that a new variable production has started.

  In addition, in any of the normal game state shown in FIG. 56, the time-saving game state shown in FIG. 57, and the high-probability game state, a new prize to each starting port is provided after the remaining performance period (when there is no sound). In this case, the melody is always output from the melody A, which is the first part of the melody configuration. Therefore, there is no need to change the control processing or the like depending on the game state, and the control can be simplified.

  Next, FIG. 58 shows a modified example of the execution example of the residual effect when the game ball wins in the first starting port 14 after the residual effect execution period.

  That is, in FIGS. 56 and 57 described above, when a new winning is made to the starting port in the period after the execution of the lingering effect, the melody is always output from the A melody, which is the head of the melody configuration. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 58, although the fluctuating sound and the sound effect are turned off at the timing of T18, the reproduction of the C melody is continued after the timing of T18 by muting and turning off the sound. Configure (but not playing at audible volume). Then, the melody being reproduced (C melody in the example of FIG. 58) is output at an audible volume at the timing when a new winning is made to the starting port (timing of T19).

  With this configuration, the melody of the fluctuating sound that is output again can be changed according to the timing at which the game ball enters the starting port after the remnant effect is completed, so that the player is given unexpectedness. can do.

  FIG. 59 to FIG. 63 are time charts showing the relationship between the remaining production execution period and various operations. Although illustration is omitted, FIGS. 59 to 63 show events that can occur in any of the “normal gaming state”, the “time saving gaming state”, and the “high-probability gaming state”.

  FIG. 59 shows the relationship between the remaining performance effect execution period and the operation valid period of the volume adjustment / light amount adjustment.

  The timing of T11 indicates that the fluctuating sound and the sound effect are ON, and both the volume adjustment and the light amount adjustment are “OK”. Although not shown, the volume adjustment and the light amount adjustment are “OK” until the timing of T11 (especially even when the fluctuation effect is performed), and the “OK” is continued after the timing of T11. It has become.

  In addition, it shows that the volume adjustment and the light quantity adjustment are “OK” continuously from the timing of the subsequent T12 to the timing of T18, which is the end timing of the remaining production stage. In addition, during the period after the execution of the residual effect (from timing T18), it is indicated that the volume adjustment and the light amount adjustment are “OK”.

  As described above, the volume adjustment and the light amount adjustment are uniformly set to “permitted” regardless of whether the period is the execution period of the remaining production or the period after the execution of the remaining production. Can be performed, so that the convenience can be improved.

  Further, in particular, by setting the volume adjustment to “permitted” during the remnant production execution period (particularly from the timing of T11 to the timing of T14), the volume is adjusted while listening to (while listening to) the fluctuating sound output in the remnant production. Since it is possible, the volume can be actually adjusted while assuming the volume at the time when a new fluctuation effect is started.

  In addition, depending on the remnant production execution period and the remnant production post-execution period, the volume adjustment and light amount adjustment are not made “possible” or “impossible”. By doing so, control can be simplified.

  Although the volume adjustment and light amount adjustment are uniformly set to “OK” in both the remnant effect execution period and the remnant effect execution period, as shown in the modification of FIG. 59, the volume adjustment and light amount adjustment are performed in the remnant effect execution period. As "impossible", the volume adjustment and the light amount adjustment may be set to "possible" in the period after execution of the residual performance. For example, when the volume adjustment is performed during the remnant effect execution period and the volume is set to the lowest value, the significance of executing the remnant effect may be impaired. Such a situation can be prevented by making the volume adjustment and the light amount adjustment “possible” in the period after the execution of the residual production as “impossible”.

  FIG. 60 and FIG. 61 show the time of the remnant effect execution period when the volume adjustment operation and the light amount adjustment operation are performed during the remnant effect execution period, and the volume adjustment operation and the light amount adjustment operation are performed during the remnant effect execution period. It shows the relationship between the time of the remnant effect execution period when there is no such effect. Since the basic configuration is the same as that of FIG. 59, only the main parts will be described.

  FIG. 60 shows that the up / down button of the cross button 36 was actually operated by the player at the timing of T12-1, and the volume was adjusted. Similarly, this indicates that the player has actually operated the left and right buttons of the cross button 36 at the timing of T14 to adjust the light amount. Then, when both the volume adjustment operation and the light amount adjustment operation are performed, or when any one of the operations is performed, or when any of the operations is performed a plurality of times, etc. Let the time be "A".

  FIG. 61 shows that both the volume adjustment operation and the light amount adjustment operation are not performed, and that the remaining production effect execution period when both the volume adjustment operation and the light amount adjustment operation are not performed is shown. Time is "B". Then, as shown in FIG. 61, the time “A” and the time “B” indicate that they are the same time. In other words, during the remnant production execution period, when both the volume adjustment operation and the light amount adjustment operation are performed, when one of the operations is performed, or when any of the operations is performed a plurality of times, etc. Even if the volume adjustment operation or the light amount adjustment operation is not performed at all during the residual production execution period, the time itself of the residual production execution period does not change, and the above-described 360 frames, about 12 seconds, It has become.

  With such a configuration, there is no need to change the time in the residual performance execution period or the like depending on the presence or absence of the volume adjustment operation and the light amount adjustment operation (for example, if there is an operation, it is not necessary to extend the residual performance execution period). Thus, the control can be simplified.

  In addition, when both operations of the volume adjustment operation and the light amount adjustment operation are performed, or when any one of the operations is performed, or when any of the operations is performed a plurality of times during the remnant performance execution period, etc. In, the remaining production effect execution period may be extended.

  FIG. 62 shows the relationship between the remaining performance effect execution period, the operation validity period of the menu start-up operation, and the menu start-up operation.

  First, as described in FIG. 64 and the like described below, the “menu” can be started, for example, by operating the effect button 35 during the customer waiting period, and can be set to the premier effect (notifying that it is a big hit). "Game effect custom" that can adjust the execution frequency and the like of the game machine, "Key effect introduction" that introduces an effect that can be expected to be a big hit in the gaming machine, and "Character that can select a character to execute the effect etc." This is a function of displaying an icon such as "character selection", selecting the icon, and performing various settings. Further, as for the “menu”, for example, as shown in FIG. 65 and the like, the “menu screen” is displayed using an area of about 60% of the entire display area of the image display device 31, so that a variable effect is performed. It is not possible to start up when you are playing or when a jackpot game is being played.

  At the timing of T11, the fluctuating sound and the sound effect are ON (output), the effective period of the menu launching operation is changed from OFF to ON, and the menu launching operation is not performed and OFF. It is shown that.

  At the timing of T12, the fluctuating sound and the sound effect continue to be ON (output), the menu start-up operation effective period is ON, and the menu start-up operation is not performed and OFF. It has become.

  The timing of T12-1 indicates that the effect button 35 was actually operated by the player and the menu start-up operation was performed. Then, from the timing of T12-1, the menu screen is activated (not shown). Further, even if the menu start-up operation is performed and the menu screen is started, the fluctuating sound and the sound effect are still ON (output), and the remnant effect execution period continues.

  At the timing of T14, the fluctuating sound and the sound effect continue to be ON (output), and the menu operation start-up operation validity period remains ON. Start fading out.

  At the timing of T18, the fluctuating sound and the sound effect are OFF (not output), the menu operation start operation effective period remains ON, and the menu start operation is not performed and OFF. It has become.

  At the timing of T18-1 and the timing of T19, the fluctuating sound and the sound effect are OFF (not output), the menu operation start operation effective period remains ON, and the menu start operation is performed. It is shown that it is not turned off.

  In this way, even when the menu launch operation is performed and the menu screen is displayed, the remaining sound effect is continuously executed, so that when performing various settings from the menu, the fluctuating sound output in the previous fluctuating effect is performed. Can be performed while listening to (while listening). Thus, it is possible to improve the effect of the production without having a dedicated sound (menu sound) for performing various settings in the menu.

  Although not shown, as in FIGS. 60 and 61, the time itself of the remnant effect execution period is different between the case where the menu launch operation is performed and the case where the menu launch operation is not performed. Not going to change. That is, when the menu launch operation is performed, the residual performance execution period is about 12 seconds for the above-mentioned 360 frames, and when the menu launch operation is not performed, the residual performance execution period is as described above. It takes about 12 seconds for 360 frames. Thereby, the same effect as the effect described in FIGS. 60 and 61 can be obtained.

  In addition, even though the menu launching operation is performed, the remaining effects are continuously executed. However, as shown in the first modified example of FIG. 62, when the menu launching operation is performed, a fluctuating sound and an effect are generated. The sound may be turned off, and the remaining production may be ended. With this configuration, it is possible to cause the player to perform various settings in the menu in a concentrated manner.

  Further, as shown in Modification Example 2 of FIG. 62, the remaining performance effect execution period may be extended by the time during which the menu screen was started (for example, from timing T12-1 to timing T14 in FIG. 62). . Specifically, when the menu launch operation is performed, the remnant production is configured to end at the timing of T18. However, the remnant production is ended at the timing of T18-1, and the remnant production execution period is set. It may be extended (extending from timing T18 to timing T18-1 in FIG. 62). Note that the timing of T18-1 varies depending on the time during which the menu screen was started (including a dedicated screen for various icons, etc.). With this configuration, even if the menu is started and various settings are performed, the time used there is extended after the menu is completed, so that the remaining effects can be executed with the various settings of the menu. Can be prevented from being hindered.

  FIG. 63 is a time chart showing the characteristic points when various types of information are input during the remaining effect production execution period. Here, the various information inputs include the information input by the player operating the effect button 35 and the cross button 36 shown in FIG. 63 (a), and the starting of the game ball shown in FIG. 63 (b). It is roughly divided into information input by winning a prize. Since the basic configuration is the same as in FIGS. 60 to 62, only the main parts will be described.

  In other words, as shown in FIG. 63 (a), when the player operates the up and down buttons of the cross button 36 to adjust the volume during the remaining performance effect period, the player operates the left and right buttons of the cross button 36. When the light amount adjustment is performed, when the effect button 35 is operated by the player to activate the menu (at least when any of these operations is performed), as described above, the residual effect is performed. The execution period itself does not change, and is about 12 seconds for the above-described 360 frames, so that the residual performance execution period ends at a predetermined timing (timing of T18). Also, even if any operation is not performed, the time of the remnant effect execution period itself does not change, and is about 12 seconds for the above-described 360 frames, and the remnant effect execution is performed at a predetermined timing (timing of T18). The period ends.

  In addition, when the player operates the up and down buttons of the cross button 36 in performing the volume adjustment during the remaining performance period, a sound corresponding to the current set volume (for example, “do,” “re,” “mi,” “ "Sound" according to the current set volume) is emitted. Similarly, when the left and right buttons of the cross button 36 are operated by the player in performing the light amount adjustment, the sound corresponding to the current set light amount (for example, the current setting among the sounds “pi”, “po”, and “pa”) (A sound corresponding to the amount of light) is emitted. In addition, during the remaining production stage, when the player operates the production button 35 to perform a menu operation, a menu start-up sound (for example, a sound of “picot”) is generated. These emitted sounds constitute a “third effect”.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 63 (b), when the game ball wins the first starting port 14 or the second starting port 15 during the remaining performance effect execution period (start port SW at the timing of T12-1). Is turned ON), the fluctuating sound and the sound effect are continuously turned ON, and the customer waiting period is ended to start a new normal fluctuation period (it is assumed that the normal fluctuation 1 has been determined). In this case, the remaining effect production execution period ends at the timing of T12-1. That is, in the example of FIG. 63 (b), when information input is performed by the game ball winning each starting port, the remaining performance effect execution period ends at a predetermined timing (timing of T18). Instead, it ends at the timing of T12-1. In summary, when information is input by the player operating the effect button 35 and the cross button 36 during the remaining performance effect period, the remaining performance effect period ends at a predetermined timing. If information is input by winning a prize at each starting port, it means that the remaining effect production execution period does not end at a predetermined timing.

  Also, when the game ball has won the first starting port 14 or the second starting port 15, no special prize sound is generated and no new effect is generated. In other words, when an operation input is performed in accordance with the volume adjustment or the like during the lingering effect execution period, the “third effect” (sound or the like corresponding to the current set volume) is started. If an input is made in accordance with the winning, the "third effect" is not started.

  As described above, depending on the type of input information, there are cases where the lingering effect execution period ends at a predetermined timing and cases where the lingering effect execution period does not end at a predetermined timing. Machine can be provided.

  Further, by determining whether or not to execute the “third effect” according to the type of input information, it is possible to execute an accurate effect according to the type of input information.

  Here, a modification of FIG. 63 will be described with reference to FIGS. 79 and 80. In FIG. 79, various types of information input are broadly classified into (a) information input indicating error detection and (b) information input when a game ball has won a winning opening. Since the basic configuration is the same as in FIGS. 60 to 63, only the main parts will be described.

  First, as shown in FIG. 80, in the gaming machine 1, various errors are detected, and when the various errors are detected, an error notification is performed using the audio output device 32 or the like. Examples of the various errors include “magnetic abnormality” generated when a magnetic sensor (not shown) provided on the game board 2 detects abnormal magnetism, and a radio wave sensor (not shown) provided on the game board 2 , A “frame open” generated when the door opening SW 133 detects the opening of the glass frame 50 and the like, and a “not-shown full detection SW provided on the back surface of the glass frame 50”. Is detected when the game ball 200 is full, the "dish full" is generated. It should be noted that FIG. 80 merely lists various errors that may occur in the customer waiting state, and that other errors that are not described may also occur.

  Then, when these errors occur, effect control board 120 receives an error designation command (for example, transmitted from main control board 110). For example, when “magnetic abnormality” is detected, an error designation command for magnetic abnormality is received, and the effect / control unit 120m sends the “magnetic abnormality” to the display / voice control unit 150 and the lamp / drive control unit 160. Notification start command "is transmitted. As a result, as shown in FIG. 80B, the sound output device 32 outputs a sound saying “Magnetic abnormality” and a siren sound, and the frame lighting device 34b has a light emission pattern that notifies “Magnetic abnormality”. Emits light. It should be noted that other errors are also notified in a notification manner as shown in FIG.

  In addition, various errors are set with minor errors, and when there is a high possibility that an illegal operation has been performed, an error is set as “heavy” and when there is a low possibility that the illegal operation has been performed. The error is set to “light”. Specifically, “heavy” is set for “magnetic abnormality”, “radio wave abnormality”, and “frame open”, and “light” is set for “dish full”.

  Further, priorities of various errors are set, and in the present embodiment, “magnetic abnormality” is set as a high-priority error, and then “radio wave abnormality”, “frame open”, “dish full” It is the ranking. By setting such priorities, when a plurality of errors occur at the same time, it is possible for the administrator to recognize the error to be eliminated as soon as possible.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 79 (a), if an error is input at the timing T12-1 of the remaining production effect period, the error notification sound is turned on even during the remaining production effect period. The error notification sound constitutes a “third effect”.

  That is, from the timing 12-1 in FIG. 79A, the notification sound, the sound effect, and the error notification sound are all ON. At this time, it is preferable that the error notification sound is output in a relation of the volume value of the error notification sound> the fluctuation sound and the sound effect so that the error notification sound can be heard. For example, the notification sound and the sound effect are output at a volume value set by the volume adjustment, but the error notification sound may be output at a sound value higher than the notification sound and the effect sound, or the error notification sound may be The sound is output at a volume value set by the volume adjustment, but the notification sound and the sound effect may be output at a volume value lower than the error sound, or may be completely silenced. The adjustment may be made according to the level of the error. For example, in the case of "magnetism abnormality", the notification sound and the sound effect may be stopped, and in the case of "full dish", the notification sound and the sound effect may not be stopped.

  Also, even when such an error input is made, as described above, the time itself of the lingering effect execution period does not change, and is about 12 seconds for the above-described 360 frames. At the timing of (T18), the remaining production effect execution period ends. The error notification sound is turned off when the error is eliminated.

  FIG. 79 (b) is the same as FIG. 63 (b), and a description thereof will be omitted. That is, as in FIG. 63, in the case where the information input due to the detection of the error is performed during the remaining performance effect period, the remaining performance effect execution period ends at a predetermined timing, but the game ball wins each starting port. Therefore, if the information input is performed, the remaining effect production execution period does not end at a predetermined timing.

  Also, when the game ball has won the first starting port 14 or the second starting port 15, no special prize sound is generated and no new effect is generated. In other words, when information is input due to the detection of an error during the lingering effect execution period, the “third effect” (error notification sound) is started. , It means that the “third effect” is not started.

  As described above, depending on the type of input information, there are cases where the lingering effect execution period ends at a predetermined timing and cases where the lingering effect execution period does not end at a predetermined timing. Machine can be provided.

  Further, by determining whether or not to execute the “third effect” according to the type of input information, it is possible to execute an accurate effect according to the type of input information.

  FIGS. 64 to 68 are animation diagrams showing how the contents of the time charts of FIGS. 59 to 63 are actually developed in the image display device 31 and the audio output device 32.

  First, FIG. 64 is an animation diagram showing a case where the cross button 36 is operated by the player to adjust the volume during the remaining performance effect period.

  FIG. 64 (a) shows that the fluctuating sound “ru- ♪” is being output from the audio output device 32 during the customer waiting period, and a lingering effect is being executed (a lingering effect execution period). Note that FIG. 64A corresponds to, for example, the timing from T11 to T12-1 in FIG.

  FIG. 64B shows that the upper button of the cross button 36 is operated by the player during the customer waiting period, and a volume adjustment operation for increasing the volume value is performed. Note that FIG. 64B corresponds to, for example, the timing of T12-1 in FIG.

  FIG. 64 (c) shows that during the customer waiting period, the upper button of the cross button 36 has been operated by the player, and the volume value has increased. At this time, the fluctuating sound “Lulu- ♪” is output from the audio output device 32, which indicates that the remaining effect is being performed. The fluctuating sound “Lulu- ♪” reflects the above-described volume adjustment operation for increasing the volume value, and has a volume value larger than the fluctuating sound “L- ♪” shown in FIG. Indicates that the sound is output at the volume value level “4”).

  In addition, the sound output device 32 outputs a sound effect “Pi ♪” notifying that the volume value has changed. The sound effect “pi ♪” notifying that the volume value has changed is also output at the above-described volume value level “4”. For example, when the volume is changed to the volume value level “5”, FIG. The sound effect is output at a volume value larger than the sound effect shown in c).

  In addition, a volume value level gauge image 31g for notifying that the volume value has changed is displayed on the image display device 31, and in the example of FIG. 64C, four of the five regions are filled with black. And that the volume value level is “4”.

  Further, with the display of the volume value level gauge image 31g, the left-middle-right effect symbols 38 ("3", "2", "5") and the background image 31h are displayed less noticeably than in FIG. (Display in color) to emphasize the volume level gauge image 31g.

  The volume value level gauge image 31g displayed in FIG. 64 (c) may be deleted when no new operation is performed for a predetermined time after the up / down button of the cross button 36 is operated. The deletion may be performed when the game ball has won the start opening, or may be deleted when the effect button 35 is operated.

  FIG. 64 (d1) shows that no fluctuating sound is output from the audio output device 32 during the customer waiting period, and shows that the lingering effect has not been executed (the period after the lingering effect execution). The flow of FIGS. 64 (a), (b), (c), and (d1) corresponds to, for example, the case where the volume adjustment shown in FIG. 60 is performed.

  On the other hand, FIG. 64 (d2) shows a case where the volume adjustment operation or the like is not performed from FIG. 64 (a), and the flow of FIGS. 64 (a) and (d2) is shown in, for example, FIG. 61. This corresponds to the case where the volume adjustment is not performed.

  That is, FIG. 64 (d1) corresponds to, for example, the timing of T18 in FIG. 60, and FIG. 64 (d2) corresponds to, for example, the timing of T18 in FIG. 61, and FIGS. ), (C) and (d1) are the same time as the remaining effect execution periods up to FIGS. 64 (a) and (d2).

  As a result, as described above, it is not necessary to change the time or the like in the lingering effect execution period depending on the presence or absence of the volume adjustment operation and the light amount adjustment operation (for example, if there is an operation, it is not necessary to extend the lingering effect execution period). Thus, the control can be simplified.

  Next, FIG. 65 is an animation diagram showing a case where the effect button 35 is operated by the player and the menu is started during the remaining effect effect execution period.

  FIG. 65 (a) shows that the fluctuating sound “ru- ♪” is being output from the audio output device 32 during the customer waiting period, and a lingering effect is being executed (a lingering effect execution period). Note that FIG. 65A corresponds to, for example, the timing from T11 to T12-1 in FIG.

  FIG. 65 (b) shows that during the customer waiting period, the effect button 35 was operated by the player and the menu start-up operation was performed. Note that FIG. 65B corresponds to, for example, the timing of T12-1 in FIG.

  FIG. 65 (c) shows that during the customer waiting period, the effect button 35 was operated by the player, the menu screen 31f was displayed, and the menu was started. At this time, the fluctuating sound “Lulu- ♪” is output from the audio output device 32, which indicates that the remaining effect is being performed.

  In the example of FIG. 65 (c), when the menu is launched, the selection cursor image is positioned at “game custom”, and when the effect button 35 is operated here, the icon of “game custom” is selected. Then, an image exclusively for “game custom” is displayed. On the other hand, when the lower button of the cross button 36 is operated once, the selection cursor image moves to the icon of “key effect introduction”, and when the lower button of the cross button 36 is operated once, the selection cursor image is changed to “character selection”. "Icon.

  FIG. 65 (d1) shows that no fluctuating sound is output from the audio output device 32 in the state where the menu is activated during the customer waiting period, and that the lingering effect has not been executed (after the lingering effect has been executed). Period). Note that the flow of FIGS. 65 (a), (b), (c), and (d1) corresponds to, for example, the case where the menu launch operation shown in FIG. 62 is performed.

  On the other hand, FIG. 65 (d2) shows a case where the menu launch operation has not been performed from FIG. 65 (a), and the flow of FIGS. 65 (a) and (d2) is described in, for example, FIG. This corresponds to the case where the menu start-up operation described in (1) is not performed.

  That is, the lingering effect execution period up to FIGS. 65 (a), (b), (c), and (d1) and the lingering effect execution period up to FIGS. 65 (a) and (d2) are the same time. Thereby, the same effect as the effect described in FIG. 64 can be obtained.

  Further, as described above, even if the menu launch operation is performed and the menu screen is displayed, the remaining effects are continuously executed, so that various settings and the like are performed from the menu, and are output in the preceding variable effects. It can be performed while listening to the fluctuating sound. Thus, it is possible to improve the effect of the production without having a dedicated sound (menu sound) for performing various settings in the menu.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 65 (c), the menu screen 31f is displayed using an area of about 60% of the entire display area of the image display device 31, so that the remaining menu screen 31f does not overlap with the display of the menu screen 31f. (In the example of FIG. 65, the left “3” symbol and the right “5” symbol) and the background image 31h can be visually recognized. I have. Since the part of the visually recognizable effect design 38 and the background image 31h are related to the previous fluctuating effect, the fluctuating sound is also output continuously in the previous fluctuating effect. By outputting (by executing the remnant production), it is possible to give a feeling that the previous variation production is continuing (because the display object related to the previous variation production is visible, It makes sense to perform a remnant production).

  Next, FIG. 66 is an animation diagram showing a case where the menu is launched by operating the production button 35 by the player during the remaining production stage, and in particular, the animation diagram of FIG. Since they are different, only the main parts will be described.

  That is, as shown in FIG. 66 (c), also on the menu screen 31f, besides the "game custom" where the selection cursor image is located, an icon of "key effect introduction", an icon of "character selection", and an icon of "character selection" The “menu” icon and the “return” icon are transparent, and the effect symbol 38 and the background image 31h displayed on the back side are visible (that is, the effect symbol 38 and the background image are lower than those in FIG. 65). 31h is a large visible region). The selection cursor image may be made transparent except for the edge portion so that the effect symbol 38 and the background image 31h displayed on the back side can be visually recognized.

  Even with such a configuration, it is possible to provide a feeling that the previous variable effect is continuing as described in FIG. 65 (because the display object related to the previous variable effect is visible, (Significance of performing a lingering effect is produced).

  The flow of FIGS. 66 (a), (b), (c), and (d1) corresponds to, for example, the case where the menu starting operation shown in FIG. 62 is performed.

  On the other hand, FIG. 66 (d2) shows a case where the menu launch operation has not been performed from FIG. 66 (a), and the flow of FIGS. 66 (a) and (d2) is described in, for example, FIG. This corresponds to the case where the menu start-up operation described in (1) is not performed.

  That is, the lingering effect execution period up to FIGS. 66 (a), (b), (c), and (d1) is the same as the lingering effect execution period up to FIGS. 66 (a), (d2). Thereby, the same effect as the effect described in FIG. 64 can be obtained.

  Further, as described above, even if the menu launch operation is performed and the menu screen is displayed, the remaining effects are continuously executed, so that various settings and the like are performed from the menu, and are output in the preceding variable effects. It can be performed while listening to the fluctuating sound. Thus, it is possible to improve the effect of the production without having a dedicated sound (menu sound) for performing various settings in the menu.

  Next, FIG. 67 is an animation diagram showing a case where the effect button 35 is operated by the player to start the menu during the remaining production stage, and in particular, a part of the display is different from the animation diagram of FIG. Since they are different, only the main parts will be described.

  That is, as shown in FIG. 67 (c), the entire display area is the menu screen 31f, and the effect pattern 38 and the background image 31h, which were visible in FIG. 67 (a), are not visible. In addition, unlike FIG. 65 and FIG. 66, FIG. 67 (c) shows that no fluctuating sound is output from the audio output device 32, and that the lingering effect has not been executed (after the lingering effect has been executed). Period). Note that FIG. 67C corresponds to, for example, Modification 1 of FIG.

  Here, in FIG. 65 and FIG. 66, since the menu screen 31f is displayed using about 60% of the entire display area of the image display device 31, the remaining about 40% that does not overlap with the display of the menu screen 31f is displayed. 65 (in the example of FIG. 65, the left “3” symbol and the right “5” symbol) and the background image 31h were visible. Since a part of the effect design 38 and the background image 31h which can be visually recognized are related to the previous fluctuating effect, the fluctuating sound output from the previous fluctuating effect is also continued for the fluctuating sound. By outputting it (by executing a remnant production), a feeling as if the previous variable production was continued was given.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 67, when the menu screen 31f is displayed using the entire display area of the image display device 31, a part of the effect design 38 related to the previous variable effect and the background image 31h are displayed. In order to make it invisible, the fluctuating sound was also stopped when the menu was launched (the remaining production was ended).

  Thereby, as described above, it is possible to cause the player to make various settings in the menu in a concentrated manner.

  In addition, since the display object related to the previous variable effect is not visible, the significance of executing the residual effect in another scene can be clarified by not performing the residual effect.

  Next, FIG. 68 is an animation diagram showing a case where the menu is launched by operating the production button 35 by the player during the remaining production stage, and in particular, the animation diagram of FIG. Since they are different, only the main parts will be described.

  That is, the flow of FIGS. 68 (a), (b), (c), (d1), and (e) corresponds to the case where the production button is operated by the player and the menu is launched during the remaining production execution period. 68 (a) and (d2), the flow of FIGS. 68 (a) and (d2) indicates the end time (d2) of the remnant production when the menu is not activated during the remnant production execution period. ). The flows of FIGS. 68 (a), (b), (c), (d1), and (e) correspond to, for example, the second modification of FIG. 62, and in particular, FIG. This corresponds to T18-1 in Modification Example 2. On the other hand, the flow of FIGS. 68 (a) and (d2) corresponds to, for example, a case where the menu launch operation described in the description of FIG. 62 is not performed.

  That is, the flow of FIGS. 68 (a), (b), (c), (d1), and (e) corresponds to the case where the menu is launched by operating the production button 35 by the player during the remaining production execution period. 68 (a) and (d2) show that there is no extension of the remnant production execution period when the menu is not started in the remnant production execution period. ing.

  As a result, as described above, even if the menu is launched and various settings are made, the time used there is extended after the menu is completed, so that the remaining effects are produced by the various settings of the menu. Can be prevented from being hindered.

  FIG. 69 is a time chart showing the relationship between the remaining effects and the light emission patterns of the board lighting device and the frame lighting device. Although not shown, FIG. 69 shows events that can occur in any of the “normal gaming state”, the “time saving gaming state”, and the “high-probability gaming state”.

  The timing of T16 indicates that the fluctuating sound and the effect sound are faded out, the lighting device 34a for the board is controlled to emit light in the light emitting pattern 1, and the lighting device for the frame 34b is controlled to emit light in the light emitting pattern 1. It indicates that.

  The timing of T17 indicates that the fluctuating sound and the sound effect continue to fade out, the panel lighting device 34a is controlled to emit light in the light emitting pattern 1, and the frame lighting device 34b emits light in the light emitting pattern 1. Indicates that it is being controlled.

  The timing of T18 indicates that the fluctuating sound and the sound effect have been turned off and the sound has been silenced. This indicates that light emission is controlled.

  The timing of T19 indicates that the fluctuating sound and the sound effect are continuously OFF, the panel lighting device 34a is controlled to emit light in the light emitting pattern 1, and the frame lighting device 34b is controlled to emit light in the light emitting pattern 1. Is shown.

  The timing of T20 indicates that the fluctuating sound and the sound effect are continuously OFF, the panel lighting device 34a is controlled to emit light in the light emitting pattern 1, and the frame lighting device 34b is controlled to emit light in the light emitting pattern 1. Is shown.

  In this way, even when the lingering effect ends at the timing of T18, since the board lighting device 34a and the frame lighting device 34b continue the light emitting pattern 1, the light emitting pattern is switched after seeing the end of the remaining effect. Control can be made unnecessary, and control can be simplified.

  In addition, the light emission pattern 1 and the light emission pattern 2 may be a light emission pattern in which the light emission of the panel lighting device 34a and the frame lighting device 34b is controlled in the previous fluctuation effect. Thereby, even with various lighting devices, it is possible to give a feeling that the previous variable effect is continuing.

  On the other hand, the light emission pattern 1 and the light emission pattern 2 may be light emission patterns in which light emission control is started when the customer waiting period starts. Thereby, in various lighting devices, light emission specialized in the customer waiting period is performed, so that an effect corresponding to the customer waiting period can be secured.

  In addition, you may comprise as shown in the modification of FIG. That is, the board lighting device 34a and the frame lighting device 34b are configured to continue the light emission pattern 1 even when the lingering effect ends particularly at the timing of T18, but when the lingering effect ends at the timing of T18. Alternatively, the light emitting pattern 1 may be switched to the light emitting pattern 2.

  With this configuration, although it is necessary to control the switching of the light emission pattern while watching the end of the remaining effect, since the light emission pattern is switched at the end of the remaining effect, it is possible to make it easier for the player to grasp the end of the remaining effect. it can.

  In the modification of FIG. 69, the light emission patterns of the panel lighting device 34a and the frame lighting device 34b are both switched. However, one of the light emission patterns is switched, and the other light emission pattern is not switched. However, the same effects as those described above can be obtained.

  FIGS. 70 to 72 show a state in which “SPSP reach (loss) fluctuation” is performed in the “normal game state”, and when the fluctuation display is ended (stop display), there is no subsequent suspension (first special figure determination information suspension). 6 is a time chart illustrating a storage area and a state where the “number of reservations” stored in a second special figure determination information reservation storage area is “0”. 70 to 72 show an execution example of “SPSP reach (loss) variation” as an example, but are not limited to “SPSP reach (loss) variation” and “SP reach (loss) variation” ( 10 etc.). Further, the basic configuration (for example, the definition of the fluctuating sound) in FIGS. 70 to 72 is the same as that in FIGS. 42 to 46, and a description thereof will be omitted.

  First, FIG. 70 shows an example of executing SPSP reach (loss) of the variation pattern 8 (see FIG. 10) as an example. In FIG. 70, the timing of T1 is the timing of the 448th frame from the start of the variation effect, and is the frame update timing in the middle of the SPSP reach variation period (about 40 seconds) in which the SPSP reach variation is performed. At this timing, the fluctuating sound and the sound effect are ON (output), and drawing of the image data h (background image, SPSP reach effect image, design / icon image, etc.) on the first frame buffer starts. Then, display of the image data g drawn in the second frame buffer on the image display device is started, and the image display device is in a state where the SPSP reach fluctuation effect display screen g is displayed.

  The timing of T2 is the 449th frame after the start of the fluctuation effect, and is the frame update timing in the middle of the SPSP reach fluctuation period (about 40 seconds) in which the SPSP reach fluctuation is performed. At this timing, the fluctuating sound and the sound effect are ON (output), and drawing of the image data i (background image, SPSP reach effect image, design / icon image, etc.) on the second frame buffer starts. Then, display of the image data h drawn on the first frame buffer on the image display device is started, and the image display device is in a state where the SPSP reach fluctuation effect display screen h is displayed.

  The timing of T3 is the timing of the 450th frame from the start of the variation effect, and is the frame update timing in the middle of the SPSP reach variation period (about 40 seconds) in which the SPSP reach variation is performed. At this timing, the fluctuating sound and the sound effect are ON (output), and drawing of the image data j (background image, SPSP reach effect image, symbol / icon image, etc.) on the first frame buffer starts. Then, display of the image data i drawn in the second frame buffer on the image display device is started, and the image display device is in a state where the SPSP reach fluctuation effect display screen i is displayed.

  The timing of T4 is the 451th frame from the start of the variation effect, and is the frame update timing in the middle of the SPSP reach variation period (about 40 seconds) in which the SPSP reach variation is performed. At this timing, the fluctuating sound and the sound effect are ON (output), and drawing of the image data k (background image, SPSP reach effect image, design / icon image, etc.) to the second frame buffer starts. Then, the display of the image data j drawn in the first frame buffer on the image display device is started, and the SPSP reach fluctuation effect display screen j is displayed on the image display device.

  The timing of T5 is the timing of the 452th frame from the start of the variation effect, and is the frame update timing in the middle of the SPSP reach variation period (about 40 seconds) in which the SPSP reach variation is performed. At this timing, the fluctuating sound and the sound effect are ON (output), and the drawing of the image data l (background image, SPSP reach effect image, design / icon image, etc.) to the first frame buffer is started. Then, the display of the image data k drawn in the second frame buffer on the image display device is started, and the image display device enters a state in which the SPSP reach fluctuation effect display screen k is displayed (not shown).

  Next, FIG. 71 shows an execution example subsequent to FIG. 70. The “reporting effect period” in the variable effect in FIG. 71 refers to a period for notifying whether the result of the jackpot is a jackpot or a loss (see FIGS. 73 (e) and (f) described later). That is. Also, the timing of T5 in FIG. 70 to the timing of T6 in FIG. 71 are omitted for a predetermined number of frames, so the timing of T6 in FIG. 71 is the 1560th frame.

  The timing of T6 is the timing of the 1560th frame from the start of the variable production, and is in the middle of the notification production period (about 5 seconds) for reporting whether the result of the jackpot lottery is a jackpot or a loss. This is the frame update timing. At this timing, the fluctuating sound changes from ON to OFF (output is stopped), the sound effect continues to be ON (output), and the image data s (background image, notification effect image) to the first frame buffer is output. , Design, icon image, etc.), display of the image data r drawn in the second frame buffer on the image display device is started, and the notification effect display screen r is displayed on the image display device. State.

  The timing of T7 is a timing that is omitted for a predetermined number of frames from the timing of T6, is the timing of the 1650th frame from the start of the fluctuation effect, and is a fluctuation period (approximately 0.5 second) (the first frame of fluctuation fluctuation). At this timing, the fluctuating sound continues to be OFF (not output), the sound effect changes from ON to OFF (stops output), and the image data u (background image, swing effect) to the first frame buffer (Drawing of images, designs, icon images, etc.) is started, display of the image data t drawn in the second frame buffer on the image display device is started, and a swing fluctuation effect display screen t is displayed on the image display device. It will be in the state that was done.

  The timing of T8 is the timing of the 1651st frame after the start of the fluctuation effect, and is the frame update timing in the middle of the fluctuation period in which the effect symbol 38 performs the fluctuation fluctuation (temporary stop). At this timing, the fluctuating sound and the sound effect are still OFF (not output), and the image data v (background image, swing effect image, design / icon image, etc.) is drawn on the second frame buffer. Then, the display of the image data u drawn in the first frame buffer on the image display device is started, and the image display device is in a state where the swing fluctuation effect display screen u is displayed.

  The timing of T9 is a timing that is omitted for a predetermined number of frames from the timing of T8, is the timing of the 1665th frame from the start of the variable effect, and is a variable stop period (about 0.5 seconds) in which the stop effect is displayed on the effect symbol 38. ) Is the frame update timing (first symbol stop frame). At this timing, the fluctuating sound and the sound effect continue to be OFF (not output), and drawing of the image data x (background image, stop effect image, design / icon image, etc.) on the second frame buffer is not performed. Then, display of the image data w drawn on the first frame buffer on the image display device is started, and the image display device is in a state where the fluctuation stop effect display screen w is displayed.

  The timing of T10 is the timing of the 1666th frame from the start of the variable effect, and is the frame update timing in the middle of the variable stop period in which the effect symbol 38 performs the stop display. At this timing, the fluctuating sound and the sound effect continue to be OFF (not output), and drawing of the image data y (background image, stop effect image, design / icon image, etc.) on the first frame buffer is not performed. Then, the display of the image data x drawn on the second frame buffer on the image display device is started, and the image display device is brought into a state in which the fluctuation stop effect display screen x is displayed (not shown).

  Next, FIG. 72 illustrates an execution example that is a continuation of FIG. 71. Since the timing of T10 in FIG. 71 to the timing of T11 in FIG. 72 are omitted for the predetermined number of frames, the timing of T11 in FIG. 72 is the 1681th frame.

  The timing of T11 is the timing of the 1681th frame after the start of the variable effect, and is the timing at which the variable effect ends. In the execution examples of FIGS. 70 to 72, the state where there is no subsequent suspension (the “number of suspensions” stored in the first special figure determination information suspension storage area and the second special figure determination information suspension storage area is “ 0 "), the frame update timing (first frame for customer waiting) is switched from the timing of T11 to the customer waiting period (about 30 seconds) for displaying the customer waiting effect image. At this timing, the fluctuating sound and the sound effect are OFF (not output), and the drawing of the image data m (background image, customer waiting effect image, design / icon image, etc.) on the first frame buffer is not performed. Then, the display of the image data k drawn in the second frame buffer on the image display device is started, and the image display device displays the customer waiting effect display screen k.

  The timing of T12 is the timing of the second frame (total 1682 frames) of the customer waiting period, and is the frame update timing in the middle of the customer waiting period for displaying the customer waiting effect image. At this timing, the fluctuating sound and the sound effect are OFF (not output), and drawing of the image data n (background image, customer waiting effect image, design / icon image, etc.) in the second frame buffer is not performed. Then, the display of the image data m drawn in the first frame buffer on the image display device is started, and the image display device displays the customer waiting effect display screen m.

  The timing of T13 is the timing of the third frame (total 1683 frames) of the customer waiting period, and is the frame update timing in the middle of the customer waiting period for displaying the customer waiting effect image. At this timing, the fluctuating sound and the sound effect are OFF (not output), and drawing of the image data o (background image, customer waiting effect image, design / icon image, etc.) on the first frame buffer is not performed. Then, display of the image data n drawn in the second frame buffer on the image display device is started, and the image display device is in a state where the customer waiting effect display screen n is displayed.

  The timing of T14 is the timing of the fourth frame (total 1684 frames) of the customer waiting period, and is the frame update timing in the middle of the customer waiting period for displaying the customer waiting effect image. At this timing, the fluctuating sound and the sound effect are OFF (not output), and drawing of the image data p (background image, customer waiting effect image, design / icon image, etc.) on the second frame buffer is not performed. Then, display of the image data o drawn on the first frame buffer on the image display device is started, and the image display device is in a state where the customer waiting effect display screen o is displayed.

  The timing of T15 is the timing of the fifth frame (total 1685th frame) of the customer waiting period, and is the frame update timing in the middle of the customer waiting period for displaying the customer waiting effect image. At this timing, the fluctuating sound and the sound effect are OFF (not output), and the drawing of the image data r (background image, customer waiting effect image, design / icon image, etc.) on the first frame buffer is not performed. Then, the display of the image data p drawn on the second frame buffer on the image display device is started, and the image display device is brought into a state in which the customer waiting effect display screen p is displayed (not shown).

  FIG. 73 is an animation diagram showing how the contents of the time charts of FIGS. 70 to 72 (in the case of SPSP reach (loss)) are actually developed in the image display device 31 and the audio output device 32. It is. Note that the basic configuration (for example, reference numerals and the like) of FIG. 73 is the same as that of FIG. 49, and a description thereof will not be repeated. Further, reference numerals are given only to FIG. 73 (a), and the others are omitted.

  First, in FIG. 73 (a), the left and right effect symbols 38 are both temporarily stopped at the "5" symbol, and the middle effect symbol 38 is displayed in a fluctuating manner in the vertical direction, and the reach state is formed. Is shown. Further, the sound output device 32 outputs a fluctuating sound “Telele- ♪” and a sound effect “Opportunity!”. Note that the fluctuating icon TI is displayed in the fluctuating icon display area 31c, and the fist icon is not displayed in the first and second filing icon display areas 31a and 31b. No state is shown.

  Next, in FIG. 73 (b), both the left and right effect symbols 38 are temporarily stopped at the "5" symbol, the middle effect symbol 38 is temporarily stopped at the "6" symbol, and the reach state is once lost. It has become. In addition, the sound output device 32 outputs a sound effect “Gogogo... ♪” that stimulates the development of SPSP reach, and does not output a fluctuating sound. Note that the fluctuating icon TI is displayed in the fluctuating icon display area 31c, and the fist icon is not displayed in the first and second filing icon display areas 31a and 31b. No state is shown.

  In FIG. 73 (b), the output of the fluctuating sound is temporarily stopped in accordance with the notification of the loss, but may be output continuously.

  Next, in FIG. 73 (c), the left-middle-right effect symbol 38 moves to the upper right of the display area, forms a reach state with a “5” symbol, and is displayed small, and the SPSP is displayed on the image display device 31. This indicates that the “evolved!” Image that informs the user of reaching the reach has been displayed. In addition, the sound output device 32 outputs a fluctuating sound “Tele- ♪” and a sound effect “Jakine ♪” for notifying the development to SPSP reach. Note that the fluctuating icon TI is displayed in the fluctuating icon display area 31c, and the fist icon is not displayed in the first and second filing icon display areas 31a and 31b. No state is shown.

  Next, in FIG. 73 (d), a confrontation effect in SPSP reach is developed, an ally character is displayed on the left side of the display area of the image display device 31, an enemy character is displayed on the right side of the display area, and a confrontation between both characters will be performed. It indicates that a performance is performed. In addition, the sound output device 32 outputs a fluctuating sound “Terororo- ♪” and a sound effect “A game!” For informing the confrontation effect. Note that the fluctuating icon TI is displayed in the fluctuating icon display area 31c, and the fist icon is not displayed in the first and second filing icon display areas 31a and 31b. No state is shown. FIG. 73 (d) corresponds to the SPSP reach fluctuation period in FIG. 70.

  Next, FIG. 73 (e) shows the conclusion of the confrontation effect in the SPSP reach, and displays an image imitating the effect button 35 to urge the player to operate the effect button 35. . In addition, the sound output device 32 outputs a fluctuating sound “tettere ~ ♪” and a sound effect “press!” For prompting the operation of the effect button 35. Note that the fluctuating icon TI is displayed in the fluctuating icon display area 31c, and the fist icon is not displayed in the first and second filing icon display areas 31a and 31b. No state is shown.

  Next, FIG. 73 (f) shows the result of the confrontation effect in the SPSP reach, and assuming that the effect button 35 was operated as a result of prompting the operation of the effect button 35 in FIG. 73 (e). I have. At this time, the sound output device 32 outputs a sound effect “Boffu ♪” informing that the ally character has been defeated in response to the operation of the effect button 35, and no fluctuation sound is output. Further, the image display device 31 displays an image in which the ally character has been defeated by the enemy character, and displays an image of "losing ..." informing that the ally character has been defeated. Note that the fluctuating icon TI is displayed in the fluctuating icon display area 31c, and the fist icon is not displayed in the first and second filing icon display areas 31a and 31b. No state is shown.

  FIGS. 73 (e) and (f) above correspond to the notification effect period in FIG. 71. In particular, the period from the timing of T6 to the timing of T7 in FIG. 73 (e) corresponds to FIG. 73 (e) until the timing of T6 in the notification effect period. That is, as shown in FIG. 73 (e), both the fluctuating sound and the sound effect are output until the timing of T6 in the notification effect period, and from the timing of T6 to the timing of T7 in the notification effect period. As shown in FIG. 73 (f), the sound effect is output, but the fluctuating sound is not output.

  Next, in FIG. 73 (g), the effect symbol 38, which has moved to the upper right of the display area, moves to the center of the display area again, and a combination of symbols (“5”, “6”, “5”) for notifying loss. ") Indicates that the swing fluctuation (temporary stop) is occurring. At this time, neither the fluctuating sound nor the sound effect is output from the audio output device 32 (there is no sound). Note that the fluctuating icon TI is displayed in the fluctuating icon display area 31c, and the fist icon is not displayed in the first and second filing icon display areas 31a and 31b. No state is shown. FIG. 73 (g) above corresponds to the swing fluctuation period in FIG. 71.

  Next, FIG. 73 (h) shows that the effect symbol 38 has been stopped and displayed in a combination of symbols (“5”, “6”, “5”) for notifying loss. At this time, neither the fluctuating sound nor the sound effect is output from the audio output device 32 (there is no sound). Note that, with the stop display, the fluctuating icon TI in the fluctuating icon display area 31c is erased, and no pending icon is displayed in the first reserved icon display area 31a and the second reserved icon display area 31b. This indicates that there is no subsequent hold. FIG. 73 (h) above corresponds to the fluctuation stop period in FIG. 71.

  Next, in FIGS. 73 (i) and (j), neither the fluctuating sound nor the sound effect is output from the audio output device 32 (there is no sound), and the left-middle-right effect design 38 is stopped. While being displayed (while reporting the jackpot lottery result (losing)), the user operates the effect button 35 to operate the effect button icon image 31d indicating that the menu screen can be started and the cross button 36. By doing so, a cross button icon image 31e indicating that volume adjustment and light amount adjustment are possible is displayed. In addition, the change icon display area 31c, the first hold icon display area 31a, and the second hold icon display area 31b do not display a hold icon, indicating that there is no subsequent hold. FIGS. 73 (i) and (j) above correspond to the customer waiting period in FIG. 72.

  As described above, in the “normal game state”, “SPSP reach (loss) fluctuation” is performed, and when the fluctuation display is ended (stop display), there is no subsequent suspension (first special figure determination information suspension storage area, When the "number of reservations" stored in the second special figure determination information reservation storage area is "0", the above-mentioned "remaining effect" is not executed. That is, in the gaming state, when the “normal change” is performed, the above-mentioned “residual effect” is executed, whereas when the “SPSP reach (loss) change” is performed, the above-described “residual effect” is not executed. I did it.

  As a reason for such a configuration, in general, the execution rate at which “normal fluctuation” is performed is overwhelmingly higher than the execution rate of “SPSP reach (loss) fluctuation” within a certain predetermined period. Therefore, there is no subsequent hold when the “normal change” ends (stop display) (the first special figure determination information hold storage area, the “SPSP reach (loss) change” ends) (stop display). In addition, it is assumed that the number of scenes in which the “number of reservations” stored in the second special figure determination information reservation storage area is “0”) becomes relatively large. Therefore, in the above state, by executing the above-mentioned "remaining production" when "normal fluctuation" is performed, even in the above scene, it is possible to give a feeling as if the fluctuation production is continuing, It is possible to prevent a decrease in entertainment interest due to boredom.

  On the other hand, the “SPSP reach (losing) fluctuation” is not performed as frequently as the “normal fluctuation”, so even if the above-mentioned “remaining effect” is not performed in the above state, the player feels bored. Is difficult to occur. From such a background, in the above-mentioned state, when the “SPSP reach (loss) fluctuation” is found, the above-mentioned “residual effect” is not executed. In such a scene where frequent appearances are expected, the “residual effect” is executed, and in the case where the frequent appearance is not expected, the “residual effect” is not executed, thereby executing the “residual effect”. The meaning can be clarified.

  In addition, when “SPSP reach (loss) fluctuation” is performed in the “normal game state” and the fluctuation display is ended (stop display), there is no subsequent suspension (the first special figure determination information suspension storage area, The reason why the above-mentioned "remaining effect" is not executed in the state where the "number of reservations" stored in the second special figure determination information storage area is "0" also depends on the following aspects.

  FIG. 74 shows an example of executing the SPSP reach (big hit) of the fluctuation pattern 14, for example. Note that the SPSP reach (big hit) of the variation pattern 14 is a variation pattern of performing a so-called resurrection big hit after notifying a loss during the notification effect period, and thereafter notifying that the big hit is reversed.

  FIGS. 74 (a) to (g) are the same as FIGS. 73 (a) to (g) and will not be described. In FIG. 74 (h), at the timing of stopping and displaying the combination of the lost symbols, it is shown that the effect symbol 38 has been separated vertically with the sound effect of “spat ♪”. In addition, the sound output device 32 outputs a sound effect of “Cuin ♪” that informs of a jackpot, together with the sound effect of “Spain ♪”.

  FIG. 74 (i) shows that the combination of jackpot symbols (“5”, “5”, “5”) has been temporarily stopped in place of the effect symbol 38 separated in FIG. 74 (h). In addition, the sound output device 32 outputs a sound effect “Cuin ♪ Cuin ♪” that notifies that the combination of the jackpot symbols has been temporarily stopped.

  FIG. 74 (j) shows that the combination of the big hit symbols (“5”, “5”, “5”) has been stopped and displayed. In addition, the sound output device 32 outputs a sound effect “big hit!” Notifying that the big hit symbol combination has been stopped and displayed.

  That is, since such a revival jackpot can be executed, in the SPSP reach, the fluctuating sound is stopped in (f) in both the case of the loss (FIG. 73) and the case of the jackpot (FIG. 74), and (g) ), The sound effect is also stopped (silence state before the stop display), so that when (h) is subsequently executed, if there is a big hit, the sound effect immediately from the silence state to the resurrection big hit Is output, so that the player can be more surprised. Here, for example, in (f) and (g) of FIG. 74 as well, when the fluctuating sound is output, the surprise given to the player is reduced as compared with the case where the sound effect relating to the resurrection jackpot is output immediately from the silent state. Will be done. For this reason, the fluctuating sound is stopped in (f), the sound effect is also stopped in (g), and in the case of a loss, a silent state is maintained as it is (= remaining production). Not to run).

  FIG. 75 is a time chart showing Modified Example 1 and Modified Example 1-1 of the mode after SPSP reach (no subsequent suspension).

  In the above-described FIG. 72, FIG. 73, etc., in the “normal gaming state”, “SPSP reach (loss) fluctuation” is performed, and when the fluctuation display is ended (stop display), there is no subsequent hold (first special figure). The remaining effect is not executed in the state where the “number of reservations” stored in the determination information reservation storage area and the second special figure determination information reservation storage area is “0”). On the other hand, in Modification Example 1 of FIG. 75, when the “SPSP reach (losing) fluctuation” is performed in the “time-saving game state” or the “high-probability game state”, and when the fluctuation display ends (stop display), the subsequent An example in which a residual effect is executed in a state where there is no reservation (a state where the “number of reservations” stored in the first special figure determination information reservation storage area and the second special figure determination information reservation storage area is “0”). Is shown.

  In the first modification of FIG. 75, although not shown, it is shown that “SPSP reach (loss) fluctuation” is performed until the timing of T11, and that the customer waiting starts from the timing of T11. I have. Also, the gaming state buffer “02H” or “03H” is ON, indicating that the game is in the “time saving gaming state” or the “high-probability gaming state”.

  Then, the customer waiting period starts from the timing of T11, and from the timing of T11 to the timing of T14, the fluctuating sound and the sound effect are ON, and the remaining effect of fading out from the timing of T14 to the timing of T18 is performed. It is shown that it is.

  Since the "time-saving game state" and the "high-probability game state" are game states that are more advantageous to the player than the "normal game state", as described above, the "time-saving game state" or the "high-probability game state" In the above, when "SPSP reach (loss) fluctuation" is performed and the fluctuation display is terminated (stop display), there is no subsequent suspension (the first special figure determination information suspension storage area and the second special figure determination information). By executing the lingering effect in a state where the “number of holds” stored in the holding storage area is “0”), it is notified by the execution of the lingering effect that the gaming state advantageous to the player is still continuing. can do.

  Note that the fluctuating sound in the “time saving game state” or the “high-probability game state” may be one that the player can arbitrarily select from a plurality of kinds of fluctuating sounds (music). With this configuration, even if the SPSP reach is lost, the player can listen to the fluctuating sound (song) desired by the player during the execution of the residual performance, so the SPSP reach is lost. It can alleviate the disappointment caused by the accident.

  The modification example 1-1 in FIG. 75 illustrates a further modification example in the case where the remaining effect is executed in the “time saving game state” or the “high-probability game state”. Specifically, it indicates that at the timing of T13-1 during execution of the remaining effects, the game ball normally passes through the symbol gate 13, and the gate detection SW 13a is turned on. In addition, the end timing of the unnamed effect is the timing of T18 shown in the first modification, particularly when the game ball does not normally pass through the symbol gate 13. On the other hand, when the game ball normally passes through the symbol gate 13 during the execution of the remaining production, the end timing of the remaining production is extended from the timing of T18 to the timing of T18-1 (the remaining production execution period is extended). Become.

  With such a configuration, after the game ball passes through the ordinary symbol gate 13, the ordinary symbol hits, and the movable starting piece 15b of the second starting port 15 is in an open state. Since it is possible to execute the remaining production until the game ball wins and a new fluctuation production is started, it is possible to eliminate the feeling of boredom until the start of the new fluctuation production.

  FIG. 76 shows a second modification in the “time saving game state” or the “high-probability game state”. Specifically, in the “time saving game state” or the “high-probability game state”, “normal fluctuation” is performed, and when the fluctuation display is ended (stop display), there is no subsequent hold (first special figure determination). An example is shown in which the remaining effect is executed in a state where the “number of reservations” stored in the information reservation storage area and the second special figure determination information reservation storage area is “0”.

  Here, the “normal fluctuation” in the “time reduction gaming state” or the “high-probability gaming state” does not have a fluctuation fluctuation period in order to speed up the fluctuation effect. Therefore, the normal fluctuation of about 10.5 seconds is executed until the timing of T11 in the normal fluctuation period of 10 seconds (the normal fluctuation 1 is determined) and the fluctuation stop period of 0.5 seconds. Then, the customer waiting period starts from the timing of T11, and from the timing of T11 to the timing of T14, the fluctuating sound and the sound effect are ON, and the remaining effect of fading out from the timing of T14 to the timing of T18 is performed. It is shown that it is.

  As described above, in the “time-saving game state” or the “high-probability game state”, “normal fluctuation” is performed, and when the fluctuation display is ended (stop display), there is no subsequent hold (first special figure determination information). Even when the “hold number” stored in the hold storage area and the second special figure determination information hold storage area is “0”), the remaining state is executed, so that the game state still advantageous to the player Can be notified by executing the lingering effect.

  Here, the remaining performance effect execution period after the “normal fluctuation” of the “normal game state” (from the timing of T14 in FIG. 45 to the timing of T18 in FIG. 46), and the “SPSP” in the “time-saving gaming state” and the “high-probability gaming state” Remaining effect execution period after the "reach (losing) fluctuation" (from timing T14 to timing T18 in FIG. 75), and the remaining effect production period after the "normal fluctuation" of the "time-saving gaming state" or the "high-probability gaming state" (FIG. The timing from T14 to T18 in 76) is 360 frames and about 12 seconds, and is common. This makes it possible to simplify the control because it is not necessary to change the remaining effect execution period depending on the game state, the effect contents of the variable effect, and the like.

  In FIG. 76 as well, as shown in the modified example 1-1 of FIG. 75, the end timing of the remaining performance effect execution period may be extended by turning on the gate detection SW 13a. Even with such a configuration, after the game ball passes through the ordinary symbol gate 13, the ordinary symbol hits, and the movable starting piece 15b of the second starting port 15 is in an open state. Since it is possible to execute the remaining production until the game ball wins and a new fluctuation production is started, it is possible to eliminate the feeling of boredom until the start of the new fluctuation production.

  FIG. 77 is an animation diagram showing how Modification Example 1 of FIG. 75 is actually developed in the image display device 31 and the audio output device 32. Note that the basic configuration (for example, reference numerals and the like) of FIG. 77 is the same as that of FIG. 49, and thus description thereof will be omitted. 77 (a) to 77 (c) are denoted by reference numerals, and the others are omitted. Also, in FIG. 77, the description is made assuming that the game is in the “high-probability game state”.

  FIG. 77 (a) shows a scene similar to that of FIG. 73 (d), except that the RUSH middle image 31i indicating the “high-probability game state” is displayed at the upper left of the display area, and that a right-hand shot is performed. A right-handed image 31j to be notified is displayed. In addition, the sound output device 32 outputs a fluctuating sound “Janjang ♪” corresponding to the “high-probability gaming state”. The other situation is the same as that of FIG. 73, and the description is omitted.

  FIG. 77 (b) shows the same scene as FIG. 73 (e), but the RUSH middle image 31i and the right-handed image 31j are continuously displayed. In addition, the sound output device 32 outputs a fluctuating sound “Jan ♪”. The other situation is the same as that of FIG. 73, and the description is omitted.

  FIG. 77 (c) shows the same scene as FIG. 73 (f), but the RUSH middle image 31i and the right-handed image 31j are continuously displayed. In addition, the sound output device 32 outputs a sound effect “Boffu ♪” and a fluctuating sound “Lulu ~ ♪” informing that the ally character has been defeated in response to the operation of the effect button 35. That is, also in FIG. 77 (c), the fluctuation sound is continuously output without stopping. The other situation is the same as that of FIG. 73, and the description is omitted.

  FIG. 77 (d) shows the same scene as FIG. 73 (g), but the RUSH middle image 31i and the right-handed image 31j are continuously displayed. In addition, the sound output device 32 outputs a fluctuating sound “Le- ♪”. That is, also in FIG. 77 (d), the fluctuation sound is continuously output without stopping. The other situation is the same as that of FIG. 73, and the description is omitted.

  FIG. 77 (e) shows the same scene as FIG. 73 (h), but the RUSH middle image 31i and the right-handed image 31j are continuously displayed. In addition, the sound output device 32 outputs a fluctuating sound “Piro- ♪”. That is, also in FIG. 77 (e), the fluctuation sound is continuously output without stopping. The other situation is the same as that of FIG. 73, and the description is omitted.

  FIG. 77 (f) shows the same scene as FIG. 73 (i), but the RUSH middle image 31i and the right-handed image 31j are continuously displayed. In addition, the sound output device 32 outputs a fluctuating sound “Pirolo- ♪”. That is, also in FIG. 77 (f), the fluctuation sound is continuously output without stopping. The other situation is the same as that of FIG. 73, and the description is omitted. FIG. 77 (f) above corresponds to the customer waiting period in FIG. 75.

  FIG. 77 (g) shows the same scene as FIG. 73 (j), but the RUSH middle image 31i and the right-handed image 31j are continuously displayed. Further, no fluctuating sound is output from the audio output device 32 (no sound). The other situation is the same as that of FIG. 73, and the description is omitted. FIG. 77 (g) above corresponds to the timing of T18 in FIG.

  Thereby, as described above, it is possible to notify that the gaming state advantageous to the player is still continuing by executing the remaining effect.

  FIG. 78 is a time chart showing a modified example in a case where a winning start is made during the period after execution of the remaining effect. Note that FIG. 78 shows the feature points in the case where there is a prize in a new starting port in the period after execution of the remaining performance in the “time saving game state” and the “high probability game state”.

  First, FIG. 78 (a) is a time chart showing a case where a new winning in the starting opening occurs within 5 minutes from the start of the period after execution of the unnamed effect. More specifically, it indicates that the fluctuating sound 1 is turned off at the timing of T18, the remaining effect production execution period ends, and the post-residual effect execution period starts. Here, the fluctuating sound 1 is composed of 5 minutes from the beginning to the end of the melody configuration, and is also loop-reproduced (but mute is applied even during 5 minutes from the timing of T18 to the timing of T23). Is not output at an audible volume). Then, at the timing of T19, when the loop play (however, the mute is applied and the audible sound is not output) is performed, a game ball wins to the start port and the start port SW is turned on. It has become. In this case, the fluctuating sound 1 is output by releasing the mute of the fluctuating sound 1 that is being loop-played and fading in toward the timing of T23. Then, in the new normal fluctuation period, the fluctuation sound 1 is output.

  Next, FIG. 78 (b) is a time chart showing a case where a new winning in the starting opening has occurred 5 minutes after the start of the period after execution of the unnamed effect. More specifically, it indicates that the fluctuating sound 1 is turned off at the timing of T18, the remaining effect production execution period ends, and the post-residual effect execution period starts. Here, the fluctuating sound 1 is composed of 5 minutes from the beginning to the end of the melody configuration, and is also loop-reproduced (but mute is applied even during 5 minutes from the timing of T18 to the timing of T23). Is not output at an audible volume). Then, the timing of T23 is a timing at which five minutes have elapsed from the timing of T18, and the loop reproduction of the fluctuating sound 1 is ended. When the loop reproduction of the fluctuating sound 1 ends at this timing, reproduction of the fluctuating sound 2 (however, muting is applied and the sound is not output at an audible volume) is started. Then, at this timing, it is shown that a winning of a game ball has occurred in the starting port and the starting port SW has been turned ON. In this case, the fluctuating sound 2 whose reproduction is started from the timing is released, and the fluctuating sound 2 is output by fading in toward the timing of T27. Then, during the new normal fluctuation period, the fluctuation sound 2 is output.

  In this manner, a variation in the fluctuation sound related to the fluctuation effect newly started at the timing when the game ball wins to the starting port in the period after the execution of the residual effect can provide a gaming machine rich in change.

  It should be noted that the fluctuating effect pattern as the execution target of the residual effect can be appropriately changed. For example, a shortened variation may be an execution target.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, when the fluctuation display of the normal fluctuation 1 or the normal fluctuation 2 is performed, the fluctuation sound and the sound effect are turned on, and these effect sounds are output (FIG. 42, FIG. 43 etc.). When the stoppage of the normal fluctuation 1 or the normal fluctuation 2 is performed and the process shifts to the customer waiting period, the fluctuation sound and the sound effect are also set to ON and the fluctuation of the normal fluctuation 1 or the normal fluctuation 2 is also performed during the customer waiting period. The effect sound output when the display is being performed is continuously output (FIG. 45 and the like). Then, after the effect sound is continuously output for a predetermined time in the customer waiting period, the effect sound is stopped (FIG. 46 and the like). Thus, even if the stop display of the normal fluctuation 1 or the normal fluctuation 2 is performed, the effect sound output in the normal fluctuation 1 or the normal fluctuation 2 for a predetermined time in the subsequent customer waiting period is continuously output. Therefore, after the customer waiting period, it is possible to prevent the player playing the game from winning the game ball to the starting opening from giving a feeling of boredom, and to enhance the presentation attraction. In addition, even when the production button 35 or the cross button 36 is operated by the player while the production sound is continuously output during the customer waiting period, even when the production button 35 or the cross button 36 is not operated. When the predetermined time has elapsed, the output of the predetermined effect sound is stopped (FIG. 63, etc.). Accordingly, it is not necessary to change the time for continuously outputting the effect sound depending on whether or not the operation means is operated (for example, if the operation is performed, it is not necessary to extend the output time, etc.), so that the control is simplified. Can be

  Here, the fact that the game ball wins the first starting port 14 or the second starting port 15 and the start condition of the symbol change display is satisfied constitutes the start condition of the present invention.

  Also, the fluctuation pattern 1, the fluctuation pattern 2 in the special figure fluctuation pattern table, and the fluctuation effect patterns 1 to 4 in the fluctuation effect pattern determination table constitute a normal fluctuation effect of the present invention.

  In addition, the fluctuating sound and the effect sound constitute the effect sound of the present invention. In addition, only the fluctuating sound may be configured as the effect sound without including the sound effect.

Hereinafter, the technical idea assumed from this embodiment will be described.
(A) In a gaming machine that executes a variable effect by satisfying a start condition, a customer waiting effect can be executed when the variable effect is not executed, and the variable effect is a normal variable effect that does not execute a reach effect. In the case where the customer waiting effect is performed after the normal fluctuation effect is performed, the effect sound output in the normal fluctuation effect is configured to remain in the customer waiting effect, and the effect is performed at a predetermined timing. A gaming machine characterized in that the sound stops. As a result, it is possible to improve the production appeal.

  (I) In a gaming machine that executes a variable effect by satisfying a start condition, it is possible to execute a customer waiting effect when the variable effect is not executed, and the variable effect includes a normal variable effect that does not execute a reach effect. Performing a reach effect, including a special fluctuation effect, wherein, when the special fluctuation effect is finished and the customer waiting effect is performed, the effect sound in the special fluctuation effect is not output in the customer waiting effect, A gaming machine, wherein when the customer waiting effect is executed after the normal fluctuation effect, the effect sound in the normal fluctuation effect is output also in the customer waiting effect. As a result, it is possible to improve the production appeal.

  (C) In a gaming machine that executes a variable effect by satisfying a start condition, a customer waiting effect can be executed when the variable effect is not executed, and the variable effect is a normal variable effect that does not execute a reach effect. In the case where the customer waiting effect is executed after finishing the normal fluctuation effect, the effect sound in the normal fluctuation effect is also output in the customer waiting effect, and in the customer waiting effect, the effect sound from a first timing Wherein the sound volume value of the effect sound is brought to a mute state at a second timing thereafter. As a result, it is possible to improve the production appeal.

  (E) In a gaming machine that executes a variable effect by satisfying a start condition, a customer waiting effect can be executed when the variable effect is not executed, and the customer waiting effect is executed after a specific variable effect is completed. In this case, the effect sound in the specific fluctuation effect is also output in the customer waiting effect, and the specific fluctuation effect is different from the first specific fluctuation effect and the first specific fluctuation effect. A specific fluctuation effect, wherein the first specific fluctuation effect is completed and the customer waiting effect is executed, and the second specific fluctuation effect is ended and the customer waiting effect is executed. And a time when the effect sound is output in the customer waiting effect is the same. As a result, it is possible to improve the production appeal.

  (O) In a gaming machine that executes a variable effect by satisfying a start condition, it is possible to execute a customer waiting effect when the variable effect is not executed, and the variable effect includes a normal variable effect that does not execute a reach effect. , A special fluctuation effect for performing a reach effect, and when the customer waiting effect is executed after the special fluctuation effect, it is impossible to change the volume value while listening to the effect sound in the special fluctuation effect. On the other hand, when the customer waiting effect is performed after finishing the normal fluctuation effect, it is possible to change the volume value while listening to the effect sound in the normal fluctuation effect. Gaming machine. As a result, it is possible to improve the production appeal.

  (A) In a gaming machine that executes a variable effect by satisfying a start condition, a customer waiting effect can be executed when the variable effect is not executed, and the variable effect is a normal variable effect that does not execute a reach effect. Including, when the customer waiting production is performed after the normal fluctuation production, the fluctuation production result in the normal fluctuation production is also displayed in the customer waiting production, and the display sound in the normal fluctuation production is displayed together with the display. A gaming machine characterized by being output even in a customer waiting effect. As a result, it is possible to improve the production appeal.

  (G) In a gaming machine having a first effect executing means for executing a first effect and a second effect executing means for executing a second effect different from the first effect, the first effect and the second effect are provided. A plurality of effects are provided, and the first effect and the second effect are started when a predetermined start condition is satisfied, and the execution of the second effect is not terminated when a predetermined end condition is satisfied. A gaming machine, wherein the execution of the first effect ends. As a result, it is possible to improve the production appeal.

  (G) In a gaming machine having first effect execution means for executing a first effect, and second effect execution means for executing a second effect different from the first effect, when a predetermined start condition is satisfied, The first effect and the second effect are started, and the first effect ends when a predetermined end condition is satisfied, while the second effect ends before the first effect ends. And a case where the game ends after the end of the first effect. As a result, it is possible to improve the production appeal.

  (I) In a gaming machine having a first effect executing means for executing a first effect and a second effect executing means for executing a second effect different from the first effect, when a predetermined start condition is satisfied, The first effect and the second effect are started, and when a predetermined end condition is satisfied, the first effect ends while the second effect does not end, the first effect ends, and the second effect ends. When the first information input is performed while the effect is being performed, the specific effect is not started, and the first information input is performed when the first effect is completed and the second effect is performed. A game machine that starts the specific effect when second information different from the above is input. As a result, it is possible to improve the production appeal. In addition, it is possible to execute an accurate effect according to the input information.

  The gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to a pachinko gaming machine, but can also be used for a spinning-type gaming machine (a so-called slot machine). Further, the present invention can be used for a rock ball game machine and an arranged ball game machine.

1 gaming machine 31 image display device 32 sound output device 110 main control board 110a main CPU
110b Main ROM
110c Main RAM
120 effect control board 120a sub CPU
120b Sub ROM
120c sub RAM
150 Display / voice control unit 155 Image control unit

Claims (1)

In a gaming machine that executes a fluctuating effect when the start condition is satisfied,
It is possible to execute a customer waiting effect when the variable effect has not been executed,
The fluctuation effect includes a normal fluctuation effect that does not execute the reach effect,
When the customer waiting effect is performed after finishing the normal fluctuation effect, the effect sound in the normal fluctuation effect is also output in the customer waiting effect,
The production sound stops at a predetermined timing,
The operation of the operating means was performed when the effect sound was output in the customer waiting effect, and the operation of the operating means was not performed when the effect sound was output in the customer waiting effect. In any case, the production sound stops at the predetermined timing,
A gaming machine characterized by that: