JP2020000674A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine that can enhance game interest by a performance of a new mode.SOLUTION: A game machine includes: acquisition means for acquiring determination information; determination means for determining whether or not to perform a special game on the basis of the determination information; symbol display control means for variably displaying a symbol and then stopping and displaying the symbol in a mode indicating the determination result of the determination, based on the determination result of the determination means; and performance control means for controlling a performance. The game machine includes: a first performance; an expectation degree performance to cause a player to expect that the special game is to be performed; and a specific performance different from the expectation degree performance to cause a player to expect that the special game is to be performed. The expectation degree performance includes a first expectation degree performance, and a second expectation degree performance indicating the expectation degree is higher than the first expectation degree performance. When a first condition is satisfied, the first expectation degree performance or the second expectation degree performance is executed after executing the first performance, and when a second condition is satisfied, the specific performance is executed after executing the first performance.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 35

Description

  The present invention relates to a game machine using a game medium.

In a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine, various effects using an image display device having a liquid crystal screen, an audio output device (speaker), an electric accessory, and the like are performed, and a device for enhancing the interest of the player is made.
For example, an effect pattern is determined based on a result of a symbol lottery performed when a game ball enters the starting opening, and an effect image is displayed on an image display device in accordance with the effect pattern (for example, see Patent Reference 1).

JP 2015-062748 A

  An object of the present invention is to propose a gaming machine that can enhance the interest of a game by the effect of a new mode.

The present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems, and can be realized by the following embodiments.
According to a first aspect of the present invention, an acquiring unit that acquires determination information, a determining unit that determines whether to perform a special game based on the determination information, and a determination result based on the determination result of the determining unit. A symbol display control unit that stops and displays the symbol in a form that indicates the determination result of the determination after the symbol is variably displayed, and a rendering control unit that controls the rendering, wherein the first rendering and the special game are performed. Expectation effect that expects that, and a specific effect that expects the special game different from the expectation effect to be performed, the expectation effect is a first expectation effect, the first expectation effect, the first And a second expectation effect that indicates that the expectation is higher than the expectation effect. If the first condition is satisfied, the first expectation is executed after the execution of the first effect. Or the second expectation effect, and There If you are satisfied, after running the first effect, to perform the specific effect, wherein the gaming machine.

  With the configuration described above, according to the present invention, it is possible to realize a gaming machine that can enhance the interest of the game.

1 is a front view of a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a perspective view showing an example of the back side of the game machine according to the present embodiment. It is a block diagram showing the configuration of the game control device provided in the gaming machine according to the present embodiment. It is a block diagram of an image control board. It is the figure which showed an example of the big hit determination table. It is the figure which showed one example of the symbol decision table which decides the stop symbol of the special symbol. It is a figure showing an example of a winning normal symbol determination table. It is the figure which showed an example of the fluctuation | variation pattern determination table for non-time-saving game states. It is the figure which showed an example of the fluctuation pattern determination table for the time saving game state. It is a figure showing an example of the prior judgment table for judging the result of the jackpot lottery in advance. 5 is a flowchart illustrating main processing by a main control board. It is a flowchart explaining a timer interruption process by a main control board. 5 is a flowchart illustrating an input control process performed by a main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the 1st starting port detection switch input processing by a main control board. 9 is a flowchart illustrating a preliminary determination process performed by a main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the special figure special electric power control processing by a main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the special symbol storage determination processing by the main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the main processing by the effect control board. It is a flowchart explaining the timer interruption process by the effect control board. It is a flowchart explaining the command analysis processing 1 by the effect control board. It is a flowchart explaining command analysis processing 2 by the effect control board. It is a flowchart explaining the effect input control processing by the effect control board. 9 is a flowchart illustrating main processing by the image control board. It is a flowchart explaining the interruption processing of an image control board. It is the figure (the 1) which showed an example of the fluctuation production pattern decision table. It is the figure (the 2) which showed an example of the fluctuation effect pattern determination table. It is the figure (the 3) which showed an example of the fluctuation effect pattern determination table. It is a figure which shows the effect table for determining the execution mode of a pseudo continuous effect. It is a figure (the 1) explaining a flow of "beat notice" performed in the gaming machine of this embodiment. FIG. 3 is a view (part 2) for explaining the flow of “beat notice” performed in the gaming machine of the embodiment. It is a figure (the 3) explaining the flow of "beat notice" performed in the gaming machine of this embodiment. FIG. 11 is a diagram (part 4) for explaining the flow of “beating advance notice” performed in the gaming machine of the present embodiment. FIG. 11 is a view (No. 5) for explaining the flow of “beat notice” performed in the gaming machine of the embodiment. FIG. 11 is a diagram (part 1) for explaining the flow of “device notice effect” performed in the gaming machine of the embodiment. It is FIG. (2) explaining the flow of "device notice effect" performed in the gaming machine of the present embodiment. FIG. 7 is a view (No. 3) explaining a flow of “device notice effect” performed in the gaming machine of the present embodiment. FIG. 11 is a diagram (part 1) for explaining a flow of a normal “conversation notice” performed in the gaming machine of the embodiment. FIG. 2 is a view (part 2) for explaining the flow of “read ahead conversation notice” performed in the gaming machine of the present embodiment. It is a flowchart explaining the process for selecting the prefetch notice effect performed in the gaming machine of the present embodiment. It is a figure showing a beating notice production execution decision lottery table. It is a figure showing a device announcement production execution lottery table. It is a figure showing the mode decision table of a device announcement effect. It is a figure which shows the table for determining the display change aspect of the said variable icon which can be performed after the display change of the said variable icon from a device announcement effect. It is a figure showing a pre-reading conversation notice execution lottery table. It is a figure showing a conversation notice table.

Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in detail with reference to embodiments shown in the drawings.
<Configuration of gaming machine>
FIG. 1 is a front view showing an example of the gaming machine according to the embodiment, FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing an example of the back side of the gaming machine according to the embodiment, and FIG. It is a block diagram showing the configuration of the game control device provided in the gaming machine.

In the gaming machine 1 shown in FIG. 1, an inner frame (open / close frame) 3 is attached to an outer frame 2 attached to an island structure of a game hall so as to be openable and closable, and a glass frame 4 is opened and closed to the inner frame 3. It is installed.
A window 4a is formed in the glass frame 4, and a transparent plate 4b is mounted on the window 4a. A game board 10 having a board on which the game balls are launched is mounted on the inner frame 3, and a game area 10a where the game balls can roll and flow between the board of the game board 10 and the front transparent plate 4b. Is formed. The transparent plate 4b is, for example, a glass plate, and is detachably fixed to the glass frame 4.

  The glass frame 4 is connected to the outer frame 2 via a hinge mechanism 5 at one end in the left-right direction (for example, the left side facing the gaming machine), and the other end in the left-right direction with the hinge mechanism 5 as a fulcrum. A side (for example, the right side facing the gaming machine) is rotatable in a direction to open from the outer frame 2. The glass frame 4 covers the game board 10 together with the glass plate 4b, and can rotate like a door with the hinge mechanism 5 as a fulcrum, thereby opening the inner portion of the outer frame 2 including the game board 10. At the other end of the glass frame 4, a lock mechanism for fixing the other end of the glass frame 4 to the outer frame 2 is provided. The fixation by the lock mechanism can be released by a dedicated key. Further, the glass frame 4 is provided with a door opening switch 136 (see FIG. 3) for detecting whether or not the glass frame 4 is opened from the outer frame 2.

A plate unit 7 having a storage plate 6 (upper plate 6a and lower plate 6b) for storing game balls is provided at a lower portion of the glass frame 4 (a lower portion of the window 4a). Is provided with an effect button 8 that can be pressed, a cross key 40 that allows the player to perform various selection operations, and a discharge button 9 that discharges the game balls stored in the lower plate 6b to the outside of the gaming machine. I have.
The effect button 8 is effective only when, for example, a message for operating the effect button 8 is displayed on an image display device 31 described later. The effect button 8 is provided with an effect button detection switch 8a (see FIG. 4). When the effect button detection switch 8a detects an operation of the player, a further effect is executed in accordance with the operation.
Further, the cross key 40 is provided with a cross key detection switch 40 (up key detection switch 40a, lower key detection switch 40b, left key detection switch 40c, right key detection switch 40d) (see FIG. 3).

  An operation handle 11 is provided on the lower right side of the glass frame 4. When the player touches the operation handle 11, the touch sensor 11 a (see FIG. 4) in the operation handle 11 detects that the player has touched the operation handle 11. A touch signal is transmitted to 160. When receiving the touch signal from the touch sensor 11a (see FIG. 4), the firing control board 160 permits the firing solenoid 12a to be energized. When the rotation angle of the operation handle 11 is changed, the gear directly connected to the operation handle 11 rotates, and the knob of the firing volume 11b (see FIG. 4) connected to the gear rotates. A voltage corresponding to the detection angle of the firing volume 11b is applied to the firing solenoid 12a provided in the game ball firing mechanism. When a voltage is applied to the firing solenoid 12a (see FIG. 3), the firing solenoid 12a operates in accordance with the applied voltage, and the game ball is played with a strength corresponding to the rotation angle of the operation handle 11. It is fired to the game area 10a of the board 10.

  An outer rail R1 and an inner rail R2 are provided around the gaming area 10a of the gaming board 10. The outer rail R1 and the inner rail R2 guide the game ball fired from the game ball firing mechanism when the operation handle 11 is operated to the upper portion of the game area 10a. The game ball guided to the upper part of the game area 10a falls in the game area 10a. At this time, a plurality of nails and windmills provided in the game area 10a cause the game balls to fall unpredictably.

A center member 12 is disposed substantially at the center of the game board 10. The center member 12 is provided with an image display device 31 composed of a liquid crystal display device or the like, and an effect accessory device 32 imitating a “sword”.
In a game area 10a below the center of the center member 12, a first starting port 13 into which a game ball can enter is provided. Further, a second starting port 14 is provided below the first starting port 13. The second opening 14 has an open / close door 14b, and is movably controlled to a first mode in which the open / close door 14b is maintained in a closed state and a second mode in which the open / close door 14b is open. . Therefore, when the second starting port 14 is in the first mode, there is no chance of winning a game ball, and when in the second mode, the chance of winning a game ball is increased.
In the present embodiment, when the second starting port 14 is controlled in the first mode, game balls are prevented from entering the second starting port 14. However, if the chance of entering the game ball is smaller when controlled in the first mode than when controlled in the second mode, the second mode is controlled when controlled in the first mode. A game ball may enter the starting port 14. That is, the first mode includes a state in which it is impossible or difficult for a game ball to enter the second starting port 14.

The first starting port 13 and the second starting port 14 are provided with a first starting port detection switch 13a (see FIG. 4) and a second starting port detection switch 14a, respectively, for detecting entering of a game ball. When these detection switches detect the entry of a game ball, a lottery for acquiring a right to execute a jackpot game (to be referred to as a jackpot lottery hereinafter) to be described later is performed. Also, when the first starting port detection switch 13a and the second starting port detection switch 14a detect the entry of a game ball, a predetermined prize ball (for example, three game balls) is paid out.
In the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, when a game ball enters the first starting port 13 and the second starting port 14, for example, three game balls are paid out. It is not always necessary to pay out when the ball enters. Further, the number of payouts may be different for each start-up port, for example, the payout number of the first start-up port 13 is three, and the payout number of the second start-up port 14 is one.

In the game areas 10a on both sides of the center member 12, gates 15 through which game balls can pass are provided. The gate 15 is provided with a gate detection switch 15a (see FIG. 4) for detecting the passage of the game ball. When the gate detection switch 15a detects the passage of the game ball, a lottery of a normal symbol, which will be described later, is performed. .
Further, in the right game area 10a of the center member 12, a first big winning opening 16 and a second big winning opening 17 in which a game ball can enter are provided. For this reason, it is configured such that the game ball does not win in the first large winning opening 16 and the second large winning opening 17 unless the operation handle 11 is rotated greatly and the game ball is hit with a strong force.

  The first special winning opening 16 is normally maintained in a closed state by the opening / closing door 16b, and it is impossible to enter a game ball. On the other hand, when a jackpot game to be described later is started, the opening and closing door 16b is opened, and the opening and closing door 16b functions as a tray for guiding the game ball into the first big winning opening 16, and the game ball is It becomes possible to enter the one big winning opening 16. The first special winning opening switch 16a is provided in the first special winning opening switch 16. When the first special winning opening switch 16a detects the entry of a game ball, a preset winning prize ball (for example, 15 pieces) is set. Game balls) are paid out.

The second special winning opening 17 is normally maintained in a closed state by the movable piece 17b, and it is impossible to enter a game ball. On the other hand, when a jackpot game to be described later is started, the movable piece 17b operates and is opened, and the movable piece 17b functions as a guide path for guiding the game ball into the second big winning opening 17, The game ball can enter the second big winning opening 17. The second special winning opening switch 17a is provided in the second special winning opening 17, and when the second special winning opening switch 17a detects the entry of a game ball, a preset winning prize ball (for example, 15 pieces) is set. Game balls) are paid out.
Further, a plurality of general winning openings 18 are provided in the game area 10a. When a game ball wins in each of these general winning openings 18, a predetermined prize ball (for example, 10 game balls) is paid out.
In the lowermost part of the game area 10a, game balls that have not entered any of the general winning opening 18, the first starting opening 13, the second starting opening 14, the first winning opening 16, and the second winning opening 17 are provided. An outlet 19 for discharging the wastewater is provided.

The image display device 31 displays an image during standby when a game is not performed, or displays an image according to the progress of a game. In particular, when a game ball enters the first starting port 13 or the second starting port 14, the effect symbol 35 for notifying the player of the lottery result is displayed in a variable manner.
The effect symbol 35 is, for example, three symbols (numerical symbols) of a first symbol (left symbol), a second symbol (right symbol), and a third symbol (middle symbol), respectively. The scroll is stopped, and a specific symbol (number) is displayed in an array.
As a result, while the symbol is being scrolled, the player is given the impression that the lottery is currently being performed, and the player is notified of the lottery result by the symbol displayed when the scrolling is stopped. By displaying various images, characters, and the like during the fluctuation display of the effect symbol 35, a high expectation that a jackpot may be won is given to the player.

Although not shown, a fourth symbol is displayed on the image display device 31 separately from the effect symbol 35. The fourth symbol is a symbol indicating a fluctuating state of the effect symbol 35 used for notification of the lottery result by the jackpot lottery process.
The fourth symbol does not necessarily need to be displayed on the image display device 31, and may be displayed by separately providing a fourth symbol display lamp.
On the upper part of the glass frame 4, a pair of left and right effect lighting devices 33 are provided. The effect lighting device 33 is provided with a plurality of lights, respectively, and performs various effects while changing the light irradiation direction and light emission color of each light.

In addition, the effect lighting device 33 includes a plurality of lights, and performs various effects while changing the light irradiation direction and light emission color of each light.
Further, although not shown in FIG. 1, the gaming machine 1 is provided with an audio output device 34 (see FIG. 4) composed of a speaker, and in addition to the above-described effect devices, BGM (background music), An SE (sound effect) or the like is output, and sound effects are also produced.

Below the left side of the game area 10a, a first special symbol display device 20, a second special symbol display device 21, a normal symbol display device 22, a first special symbol reservation display 23, and a second special symbol reservation display 24, which will be described later. , A display area 27 such as a normal symbol hold display 25 and a round number display 26.
The first special symbol display device 20 notifies a result of a jackpot lottery performed when a game ball enters the first starting port 13, and is configured by a plurality of LEDs. In other words, a plurality of special symbols corresponding to the jackpot lottery results are provided, and by displaying the special symbols (lighting modes) corresponding to the jackpot lottery results on the first special symbol display device 20, the lottery results are played. To inform people. The special symbol displayed in this manner is not displayed immediately, but is displayed in a variable manner (flashing) for a predetermined time and then stopped.

More specifically, when a game ball enters the first starting port 13, a jackpot lottery is performed, but the jackpot lottery result is not immediately notified to the player, and the predetermined time is determined. When the time has elapsed, the player is notified. Then, when a predetermined time has elapsed, a special symbol corresponding to the jackpot lottery result is stopped and displayed so that the player is notified of the lottery result.
The second special symbol display device 21 is for notifying a jackpot lottery result performed when a game ball enters the second starting port 14, and the display mode is the first special symbol. This is the same as the display mode of the special symbol on the display device 20.
The ordinary symbol display device 22 is for notifying the result of the ordinary symbol lottery performed when a game ball passes through the gate 15. As will be described in detail later, when a predetermined winning is achieved by the ordinary symbol lottery, the ordinary symbol display device 22 is turned on, and then the second starting port 14 is controlled to the second mode for a predetermined time. Note that, also with respect to this ordinary symbol, the lottery result is not immediately notified when the game ball passes through the gate 15, and the ordinary symbol fluctuates, such as blinking the ordinary symbol display device 22 until a predetermined time elapses. It is displayed.

Further, when a game ball enters the first starting port 13 or the second starting port 14 and a jackpot lottery cannot be performed immediately, such as during a special symbol change display or during a special game to be described later, certain conditions are set. Jackpot lottery rights are reserved. More specifically, the right of the jackpot lottery in which a game ball enters the first starting port 13 and is reserved is reserved as a first reservation, and a game ball is entered and reserved in the second starting port 14. The jackpot lottery right is reserved as a second hold.
For both of these reservations, the upper limit reservation number is set to four, and the reservation number is displayed on the first special symbol reservation display 23 and the second special symbol reservation display 24, respectively.
The upper limit reserved number of the ordinary symbol is also set to four, and the retained number is set to the ordinary symbol reserved display in the same manner as the first special symbol reserved display 23 and the second special symbol reserved display 24. Displayed on the container 25.
The number-of-rounds indicator 26 is for notifying the number of rounds of a round game performed during a special game described later.

On the front side of the image display device 31, a light guide plate 60 is arranged. The light guide plate 60 is provided with a plurality of vertical patterns that emit light upon incidence of light.
By providing a plurality of LED light sources capable of making light incident on each pattern, and sequentially irradiating light from the pattern on the center side to the pattern on the left and right sides, a ripple-like light emitting pattern can be realized.

  As shown in FIG. 2, a main control board 110, an effect control board 120, a payout control board 130, a power supply board 170, a game information output terminal board 27, and the like are provided on a back surface of the gaming machine 1. The power supply board 170 is provided with a power supply plug 171 for supplying power to the gaming machine and a power switch (not shown).

Next, the effect button 8 will be described.
The effect button 8 is incorporated in the center of the plate unit 7.
The effect button 8 is configured to be able to advance and retreat over a normal operation position (not shown), a depressed position retreated below the normal operation position, and a protruding operation position protruding above the normal operation position. . The effect button 8 is configured to be able to be pressed from any position including the normal operation position and the protruding operation position to the pressed position.
In the present specification, the detailed structure of the effect button 8 is disclosed in, for example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2013-116168, and the description thereof is omitted.

<Configuration of game control device>
Next, a game control device that controls the progress of a game in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.
In FIG. 3, a main control board 110 controls a basic operation of a game. The main control board 110 includes at least a one-chip microcomputer 114 including a main CPU 111, a main ROM 112, and a main RAM 113, and an input port and an output port (not shown) for main control.
The main CPU 111 reads out a program stored in the main ROM 112 based on an input signal from each detection switch and performs arithmetic processing, and directly controls each device or display, or according to a result of the arithmetic processing. It sends commands to other boards. The main RAM 113 functions as a work area for data when the main CPU 111 performs arithmetic processing.

On the input side of the main control board 110, a first starting opening detecting switch 13a, a second starting opening detecting switch 14a, a gate detecting switch 15a, a first winning opening detecting switch 16a, a second winning opening detecting switch 17a, The general winning opening detection switch 18a is connected, and a detection signal of a game ball is input to the main control board 110.
On the output side of the main control board 110, a starting opening / closing solenoid 14c for opening and closing the opening / closing door 14b of the second starting opening 14, and a first big winning opening for opening / closing the opening / closing door 16b of the first big winning opening 16. The opening / closing solenoid 16c and a second winning opening / closing solenoid 17c for opening and closing the movable piece 17b of the second winning opening 17 are connected.
Further, on the output side of the main control board 110, a first special symbol display device 20, a second special symbol display device 21, a normal symbol display device 22, a first special symbol reservation display 23, a second special symbol reservation display 24, an ordinary symbol hold display 25, and a round number display 26 are connected to output various signals through output ports.
Further, the main control board 110 outputs an external information signal necessary for managing the gaming machine in the hall computer or the like of the gaming shop to the gaming information output terminal board 27.

In the main ROM 112 of the main control board 110, a game control program described later, data and tables necessary for various games are stored.
The main RAM 113 of the main control board 110 has a plurality of storage areas.
For example, in the main RAM 113, a normal symbol hold number (G) storage area, a normal symbol hold storage area, a first special symbol hold number (U1) storage area, a second special symbol hold number (U2) storage area, a determination storage area , A first special symbol storage area, a second special symbol storage area, a high probability game count (X) storage area, a time saving game count (J) storage area, a round game count (R) storage area, and a release count (K) storage area , The first winning opening ball number (C1) storage area, the second winning winning ball number (C2) storage area, the game state storage area, the game state buffer, the stop symbol data storage area, the effect transmission data storage area Etc. are provided. The game state storage area includes a time-saving game flag storage area, a high-probability game flag storage area, a special figure special power processing data storage area, and a normal figure general power processing data storage area. The above-described storage area is merely an example, and a number of other storage areas are provided.

The game information output terminal board 27 is a board for outputting an external information signal generated in the main control board 110 to a hall computer or the like of a game store. The game information output terminal board 27 is wired and connected to the main control board 110, and is provided with a connector for connection to a hall computer or the like of a game shop.
The power supply board 170 converts a power supply voltage supplied from the power supply plug 171 into a predetermined voltage and supplies it to each control board. Further, the power supply board 170 is provided with a backup power supply composed of a capacitor, monitors a power supply voltage supplied to the gaming machine, and outputs a power interruption detection signal to the main control board 110 when the power supply voltage falls below a predetermined value. I do. More specifically, when the power interruption detection signal goes high, the main CPU 111 enters an operable state, and when the power interruption detection signal goes low, the main CPU 111 enters an operation stop state. The backup power supply is not limited to a capacitor, and may be, for example, a battery, or a combination of a capacitor and a battery.
Further, the main control board 110 is connected with a magnetic sensor 50 for detecting illegal radio waves.

The effect control board 120 mainly controls each effect such as during a game or on standby. The effect control board 120 includes a sub CPU 121, a sub ROM 122, and a sub RAM 123, and is connected to the main control board 110 so as to be able to communicate in one direction from the main control board 110 to the effect control board 120. .
The sub CPU 121 reads out a program stored in the sub ROM 122 based on a command transmitted from the main control board 110 or an input signal from the effect button detection switch 8a input via the lamp control board 140, and performs an operation. While performing the processing, the corresponding data is transmitted to the lamp control board 140 or the image control board 150 based on the processing. The sub RAM 123 functions as a work area for data when the sub CPU 121 performs arithmetic processing.

The sub-ROM 122 of the effect control board 120 stores an effect control program and data and tables necessary for various games.
For example, a variation effect pattern determination table (not shown) for determining an effect pattern based on the variation pattern designation command received from the main control board 110, and an effect symbol pattern determination for determining a combination of the effect symbol 35 to be stopped and displayed. A table (not shown) and the like are stored in the sub ROM 122. Note that the above-mentioned tables merely enumerate characteristic tables among 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 123 of the effect control board 120 has a plurality of storage areas.
The sub RAM 123 includes a command reception buffer, a game state storage area, an effect mode storage area, an effect pattern storage area, an effect symbol storage area, a determination storage area (a zero storage area), a first hold storage area, and a second hold storage area. Etc. are provided. Note that the above-described storage area is merely an example, and many other storage areas are provided.
The effect control board 120 is equipped with an RTC (real-time clock) 124 for outputting the current time. The sub CPU 121 receives a date signal indicating the current date and a time signal indicating the current time from the RTC 124, and executes various processes based on the current date and time.
The RTC 124 normally operates with power from the gaming machine when power is supplied to the gaming machine, and with power supplied from a backup power supply mounted on the power supply board 170 when the power of the gaming machine is turned off. Operate. Therefore, the RTC 124 can measure the current date and time even when the power of the gaming machine is turned off. Note that the RTC 124 may be provided with a battery on the effect control board 120, and may be operated by the battery.

  The payout control board 130 controls the launch of game balls and the payout of prize balls. The payout control board 130 includes a payout CPU 131, a payout ROM 132, and a payout RAM 133, and is connected to the main control board 110 so as to be capable of bidirectional communication. The payout CPU 131 reads out a program stored in the payout ROM 132 based on input signals from a payout ball counting switch 135 for detecting whether or not a game ball has been paid out and a door open switch 136, and performs arithmetic processing. The corresponding data is transmitted to 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 prize ball payout device for paying out a predetermined number of prize balls from a storage section of game balls to a player. The payout CPU 131 reads out a predetermined program from the payout ROM 132 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 prize ball payout device to execute a predetermined prize. Dispense the ball to the player. At this time, the payout RAM 133 functions as a work area for data when the payout CPU 131 performs arithmetic processing.
Further, it is confirmed whether or not a game ball lending device (card unit), not shown, is connected to the payout control board 130. If the game ball lending device (card unit) is connected, the launch control board 160 launches the game ball. Send launch control data to allow
Further, to the payout control board 130, a full tray detection switch 51 and a ball clogging detection switch 52 are connected.

The dish full detection switch 51 is a switch for detecting that the storage dish (lower dish) of the game ball is full.
The ball clogging detection switch 52 is, for example, a switch for detecting clogging of game balls in a passage for paying out game balls from a storage section of the game balls.
Upon receiving the launch control data from the payout control board 130, the launch control board 160 permits launching. Then, a touch signal from the touch sensor 11a and an input signal from the firing volume 11b are read, and the energizing control of the firing solenoid 12a and the ball feeding solenoid 12b is performed to fire a game ball.

The firing solenoid 12a is constituted by a rotary solenoid. A launching member (not shown) is directly connected to the firing solenoid 12a, and the launching member 12 is rotated by the rotation of the firing solenoid 12a.
Here, the rotation speed of the firing solenoid 12a is set to about 99.9 (times / minute) from the frequency based on the output cycle of the crystal oscillator provided on the firing control board 160. As a result, the number of shooting game balls per minute is about 99.9 (pieces / minute) because one shooting solenoid is fired for each rotation of the firing solenoid. That is, the game ball is fired approximately every 0.6 seconds.
The ball feed solenoid 12b is constituted by a straight-moving solenoid, and sends out game balls on the upper plate 6a (see FIG. 1) one by one toward a launching member directly connected to the firing solenoid 12a.

The lamp control board 140 is connected to the effect control board 120 so as to be capable of two-way communication, and an input button thereof is connected to an effect button detection switch 8a provided for the effect button 8, and an effect button detection switch. When the detection signal is input from 8a, it is output to the effect control board 120.
Further, to the lamp control board 140, the effect accessory device 32 and the effect lighting device 33 provided on the game board 10 are connected, and the lamp control board 140 transmits data transmitted from the effect control board 120. Based on this, lighting control of the stage lighting device 33 is performed, and drive control for a motor for changing the light irradiation direction is performed. In addition, the power supply to a drive source such as a solenoid or a motor for operating the special effect device 32 is controlled. In the present embodiment, the effect button device 8 includes the effect button 8 because the effect button 8 is configured to protrude.
The image control board 150 is connected to the effect control board 120 so as to enable two-way communication, and the output side thereof is connected to the image display device 31 and the sound output device 34.

<Configuration of image control board>
Here, the configuration of the image control board 150 will be described with reference to FIG.
FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing a configuration of the image control board.
The image control board 150 includes a host CPU 151, a host RAM 152, a host ROM 153, a CGROM 154, a crystal oscillator 155, a VRAM 156, and a VDP (Video Display Processor) 200 for controlling image display of the image display device 31.
Further, the VDP 200 includes an audio control circuit 300 for controlling an audio output in the gaming machine.

The host CPU 151 instructs the VDP 200 to display the image data stored in the CGROM 154 on the image display device 31 based on an effect pattern designation command, which will be described later, received from the effect control board 120. Such an instruction is performed by setting data in the control register 201 of the VDP 200 and outputting a display list including a group of drawing control commands.
When receiving the V blank interrupt signal and the drawing end signal from the VDP 200, the host CPU 151 appropriately performs an interrupt process.

Further, the host CPU 151 also instructs the audio control circuit 300 included in the VDP 200 to output predetermined audio data to the audio output device 34 based on the effect pattern designation command received from the effect control board 120.
The host RAM 152 is built in the host CPU 151, functions as a work area for data during arithmetic processing of the host CPU 151, and temporarily stores data read from the host ROM 153.

Further, the host ROM 153 is configured by a mask ROM, and has a program for control processing of the host CPU 151, symbol arrangement information in which symbol numbers of effect symbols are associated with types of effect symbols 35, and a display for generating a display list. A list generation program, animation patterns for displaying animation of effect patterns, animation scene information, and the like are stored.
The animation pattern is referred to when displaying the animation of the effect pattern, and stores a combination of animation scene information included in the effect pattern, a display order of each animation scene information, and the like. The animation scene information stores information such as a weight frame (display time), target data (sprite identification number, transfer source address, etc.), parameters (sprite display position, transfer destination address, etc.), drawing method, and the like. are doing.

The CGROM 154 includes a flash memory, an EEPROM, an EPROM, a mask ROM, and the like. 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.
Further, the CGROM 154 stores, without compression, palette data in which color number information designating a color number is associated with display color information for actually displaying a color.
Note that the CGROM 154 may have a configuration in which not all the image data is compressed, but only a part thereof. As a movie compression method, various known compression methods such as MPEG4 can be used.
The CGROM 154 also stores a large number of audio data.

  The crystal oscillator 155 outputs a pulse signal to the clock generation circuit 205 of the VDP 200, and divides the pulse signal so that the clock generation circuit 205 controls the VDP 200 to control the system clock and synchronizes with the image display device 31. A synchronization signal or the like for achieving the above is generated.

The VRAM 156 is configured by an SRAM that writes or reads image data at high speed.
The VRAM 156 draws or displays an image, a display list storage area 156a for temporarily storing a display list output from the host CPU 151, an expansion storage area 156b for storing image data expanded by the expansion circuit 206. A first frame buffer 156c and a second frame buffer 156d. The VRAM 156 also stores pallet data.
The two frame buffers 156c and 156d alternately switch between a "drawing frame buffer" and a "display frame buffer" each time drawing is started.

The VDP 200 is a so-called image processor, reads image data from one of frame buffers (display frame buffers) based on an instruction from the host CPU 151, and outputs a video signal (RGB signal or the like) based on the read image data. Is generated and output to the image display device.
However, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the VDP 200 has not only an image processor but also an audio output function.
The VDP 200 includes a control register 201, a CG bus I / F 202, a CPU I / F 203, a clock generation circuit 205, a decompression circuit 206, a drawing circuit 207, a display circuit 208, a memory controller 209, an audio control circuit 300.

The control register 201 is a register for the VDP 200 to control drawing and display, and controls writing and display by writing and reading data to and from the control register 201. The host CPU 151 can write and read data to and from the control register 201 via the CPU I / F 203.
The control register 201 includes a system control register for performing basic settings necessary for the operation of the VDP 200, a data transfer register for performing settings required for data transfer, and a drawing for performing settings for controlling drawing. A register, a bus interface register for setting necessary for bus access, a decompression register for setting necessary for decompression of a compressed image, and a display register for setting for controlling display. It has a register.

The CG bus I / F 202 is an interface circuit for communication with the CGROM 154, and image data from the CGROM 154 is input to the VDP 200 via the CG bus I / F 202.
A CPU I / F 203 is an interface circuit for communication with the host CPU 151. The host CPU 151 outputs a display list to the VDP 200, accesses a control register, and performs various operations from the VDP 200 via the CPU I / F 203. The host CPU 151 inputs an interrupt signal.
The data transfer circuit 204 performs data transfer between various devices.
Specifically, data transfer between the host CPU 151 and the VRAM 156, data transfer between the CGROM 154 and the VRAM 156, and data transfer between various storage areas (including the frame buffer) of the VRAM 156 are performed.
The clock generation circuit 205 receives a pulse signal from the crystal oscillator 155 and generates a system clock for determining the operation processing speed of the VDP 200. Further, it generates a synchronization signal generation clock and outputs the synchronization signal to the image display device via the display circuit.

The decompression circuit 206 is a circuit for decompressing the image data compressed in the CGROM 154, and stores the decompressed image data in the decompression storage area 153b.
The drawing circuit 207 is a circuit that performs sequence control based on a display list including a drawing control command group.
The display circuit 208 generates an RGB signal (analog signal) indicating image color data as a video signal from the image data (digital signal) stored in the “display frame buffer” in the VRAM 156, and generates the generated video signal ( This is a circuit for outputting RGB signals) to the image display device 31. Further, the display circuit 208 also outputs a synchronization signal (vertical synchronization signal, horizontal synchronization signal, etc.) for synchronizing with the image display device 31 to the image display device 31.
In the present embodiment, an RGB signal obtained by converting a digital signal into an analog signal is output to the image display device 31 as the video signal. However, the video signal may be output as a digital signal.

The memory controller 209 performs control to switch between a “drawing frame buffer” and a “display frame buffer” when there is a frame buffer switching instruction from the host CPU 151.
The voice control circuit 300 reads out a predetermined program based on the command transmitted from the effect control board 120 and controls the voice output of the voice output device 34.
The audio control circuit 300 outputs audio using the audio data stored in the CGROM 154. In this case, the CGROM 154 includes an audio ROM for storing audio data.

Instead of storing the audio data in the CGROM 154, a sound source ROM may be separately provided in the VDP 154.
In this case, since more image data can be stored in the CGROM 154 having the fixed capacity without storing the audio data, the effect using the video can be made more colorful and impressive.
Further, the audio control circuit 300 may not be included in the VDP 200 and may be provided independently in the image control board 150. In that case, the sound source ROM may be included in the audio control circuit 300.

Next, details of various tables stored in the main ROM 112 will be described with reference to FIGS.
<Big hit judgment table>
FIGS. 5A and 5B are diagrams illustrating an example of a jackpot determination table that is referred to when determining whether or not the stop result of the special symbol change is a jackpot. FIG. The big hit determination table referred to in the first special symbol display device, and FIG. 5B is a big hit determination table referred to in the second special symbol display device. In the tables of FIG. 5A and FIG. 5B, the winning probability of the small hit is different, but the probability of the big hit is the same.

The jackpot determination tables shown in FIGS. 5A and 5B are composed of a low-probability random number determination table and a high-probability random number determination table. A determination table is selected, and one of “big hit”, “small hit”, and “loss” is determined based on the selected table and the extracted special symbol determination random value.
For example, according to the low probability random number determination table of the first special symbol display device shown in FIG. 5A, the two special symbol determination random numbers are determined to be "big hits". On the other hand, according to the high probability random number determination table, the 20 special symbol determination random number values are determined to be "big hits".

In addition, in the big hit determination table of the first special symbol display device shown in FIG. 5A, even if the low probability random number determination table or the high probability random number determination table is used, four special symbol determination random numbers are used. The numerical value is determined to be "small hit".
Then, in the big hit determination table of the first special symbol display device shown in FIG. 5 (a), if the random number value is other than the above, it is determined that "losing".
Since the random number range of the random number value for special symbol determination is 0 to 598, the probability of being determined to be a large hit at the time of a low probability in the big hit determination table of the first special symbol display device is 1/2999. The probability of being determined to be a jackpot at times is 10 times larger and is 1 / 29.95. The probability of being determined to be a small hit is 1 / 149.75 for both the low probability and the high probability.

On the other hand, in the jackpot determination table of the second special symbol display device shown in FIG. 5B, the random number for the special symbol determination determined to be the big hit at the time of the low probability and the high probability is the same as that of the first special symbol display device. However, the special symbol determination random value determined to be a small hit is different from the big hit determination table in the first special symbol display device. For example, in the big hit determination table in the second special symbol display device, it is determined that “small hit” only when the random number for special symbol determination is “50”.
Accordingly, in the low probability random number determination table in the second special symbol display device, the probability of determining a jackpot at the low probability is 1/2999, as in the low probability random number determination table in the first special symbol display device. When the probability is high, the probability of being determined to be a jackpot is ten times as large as 1 / 29.95. On the other hand, the probability of being determined as a small hit is 1/599 for both the low probability and the high probability.

<Hit determination table>
FIG. 5C is a diagram showing a hit determination table which is referred to when determining whether or not the stop result of the normal symbol change is a hit.
The hit determination table shown in FIG. 5C is composed of a non-time-saving game state random number determination table and a time-saving game state random number determination table, and refers to the game state. A state random number determination table is selected, and it is determined based on the selected table and the extracted random number for hit determination whether “hit” or “loss”.
In the hit determination table shown in FIG. 5C, the probability that a normal symbol is determined to be a hit in a non-time saving game state is 1/20, and the probability that a normal symbol is determined to be a hit in a time saving game state is 19/20. It is.

<Symbol determination table>
FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a symbol determination table for determining a stop symbol of a special symbol.
6A is a big hit symbol determination table for determining a stop symbol at the time of a big hit, and FIG. 6B is a small hit symbol determination table for determining a stop symbol at the time of a small hit. (C) is a lost symbol determination table for determining a stop symbol at the time of a loss. More specifically, each symbol determination table is configured for each special symbol display device, and includes a symbol determination table for the first special symbol display device and a symbol determination table for the second special symbol display device.

  In the jackpot symbol determination table shown in FIG. 6A, the random number value for the jackpot symbol is referred to. Then, when the first special symbol display device 20 determines that the big hit is the big hit, if the random number value for the big hit symbol is “0” to “59”, “01” (first special symbol 1) is determined as the stop symbol data. I do. Further, at the start of the change of the special symbol, the effect symbol designating commands "E0H" and "01H" as information of the special symbol are generated based on the determined special symbol type (stop symbol data).

In addition, when the first special symbol display device 20 determines that a large hit has occurred, if the random number value for the jackpot symbol is “60” to “69”, “02” (first special symbol 2) is determined as stop symbol data. Then, the production symbol designating command “E0H” “02H” is generated, and if the random number value for the big hit symbol is “70” to “99”, “03” (first special symbol 3) is determined as the stop symbol data. Then, the production symbol designating commands “E0H” and “03H” are generated.
If the random number value for the jackpot symbol is “0” to “69” when the second special symbol display device 21 determines that the jackpot is a big hit, “04” (second special symbol 1) is determined as the stop symbol data. Then, the production symbol designating command “E1H” “01H” is generated, and if the random number value for the big hit symbol is “70” to “99”, “05” (second special symbol 2) is determined as the stop symbol data. Then, the production symbol designating commands “E1H” and “02H” are generated.

Next, in the small hit symbol determination table shown in FIG. 6B, the random number value for the small hit symbol is referred to. Then, when the first special symbol display device 20 determines that a small hit has occurred, "11" (small hit special symbol) is determined as stop symbol data regardless of the random number value for the small hit symbol. Then, at the start of the change of the special symbol, the effect symbol designation commands “E0H” and “0AH” are generated based on the determined special symbol type (stop symbol data).
Also, at the time of the small hit of the second special symbol display device 21, irrespective of the random number value for the small hit symbol, "12" (the special symbol for the small hit) is determined as the stop symbol data, and the effect symbol designation command "E1H"" 0AH "is generated.

Next, in the losing symbol determination table shown in FIG. 6C, when the first special symbol display device 20 determines that a losing has occurred, “00” (special symbol 0 (losing) is determined as stop symbol data, At the start of the change of the symbol, the effect symbol designating commands “E0H” and “00H” are generated, and when it is determined that the second special symbol display device 21 is lost, “00” (special symbol 0 ( Loss) is determined, and at the start of the change of the special symbol, an effect symbol designating command “E1H” “00H” is generated.
The special symbol type (stop symbol data) determines the gaming state after the big hit and the big hit mode. Therefore, it can be said that the special symbol type determines the gaming state and the big hit mode after the big hit game. .

  FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a winning normal symbol determination table which is referred to when determining a normal symbol based on the result of stopping the normal symbol fluctuation, and FIG. FIG. 7 (b) is a normal symbol determination table referred to when a hit is determined by the determination of the random number for hit determination.

In the ordinary symbol determination tables shown in FIGS. 7A and 7B, the ordinary symbol random numbers (0 to 10) are referred to.
Then, when the random number value for ordinary symbols of the ordinary symbol display device 22 is determined to be a hit in the hit determination table, as shown in FIG. 7A, the random number values for ordinary symbols are “0” and “1”. If there is, the long open symbol is determined, and if the normal symbol random number is “2” to “10”, the short open symbol is determined.
In the case of the long open symbol, "01" is determined as the stop symbol data, and when the variation of the ordinary symbol starts, the ordinary symbol designation commands "E8H" and "01H" are generated. When it is determined that the symbol is a short open symbol, "02" is determined as the stop symbol data, and when the variation of the ordinary symbol is started, the ordinary symbol designation commands "E8H" and "02H" are generated.

On the other hand, when the random number value for ordinary symbols of the ordinary symbol display device 22 is determined to be lost in the hit determination table, the random number values for ordinary symbols are “0” to “10” as shown in FIG. Regardless of the value, the losing symbol is determined.
In the case of a lost symbol, "00" is determined as the stopped symbol data, and when the variation of the ordinary symbol is started, the ordinary symbol designation commands "E8H" and "00H" are generated.

<Variation pattern determination table>
8 and 9 are diagrams showing a change pattern determination table for determining a change pattern of a special symbol. FIG. 8 shows a change pattern referred to in a non-time saving game state (for a low probability non-time saving game state). FIG. 9 is an example of a determination table, and FIG. 9 is an example of a fluctuation pattern determination table that is referred to in the time-saving game state (low-probability time-short game state, high-probability time-short game state).
Specifically, the type of the special symbol display device, the random number for special symbol determination (winning or losing a jackpot), the random number for the jackpot symbol (big hit symbol), presence / absence of a time-saving game state, a special symbol, The variation pattern is determined based on the number of reservations, the reach determination random value, and the variation pattern random value (special figure variation random value).
The change pattern is determined at the start of the change of the special symbol, and a change pattern designation command is generated based on the determined change pattern. This variation pattern designation command is transmitted from the main control board 110 to the effect control board 120 in the output control processing.

Note that the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment is configured to always perform a reach at the time of a big hit or a small hit, and is configured not to refer to the reach determination random number value at the time of a big hit or a small hit.
In the present embodiment, “reach” means that a part of the combination of the effect symbols 35 that informs the transition to the special game is stopped and then the remaining effect symbols 35 are continuously displayed in a variable manner. Say. For example, when a combination of three-digit effect symbols 35 of “777” is set as a combination of effect symbols 35 for notifying the shift to the jackpot game, two effect symbols 35 are stopped and displayed at “7”. , A state in which the remaining effect symbols 35 are performing variable display.

  Further, when the fluctuation pattern designation command is “E6H” as the MODE, a game ball enters the first starting port 13 and the fluctuation pattern determined at the start of the fluctuation of the special symbol of the first special symbol display device 20. When the MODE is "E7H", a game ball enters the second starting port 14 and when the special symbol of the second special symbol display device 21 starts to change. This indicates that the command is a variation pattern designation command corresponding to the determined variation pattern. The DATA of the fluctuation pattern designation command indicates a specific fluctuation pattern number. That is, the variation pattern designation command is also information indicating the variation pattern.

<Variation pattern determination table for non-time saving game state>
The configuration of the fluctuation pattern determination table for the non-time-saving gaming state shown in FIG. 8 will be described.
In the variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 8, the variation patterns 1, 2-1, 2-2, 2-3, and 3 -1, 3-2, 3-3, 5, 6, 7, 8-1, 8-2, 8-3, 10, 11, 12-1, 12-2, 12-3, 13-1, 13 -2, 13-3, and 15 are set.
Based on the type of the special symbol display device, the random number for the special symbol determination (winning or losing the jackpot), the random number for the jackpot symbol (big hit symbol), the number of special symbols reserved, the random number for the reach determination and the random number for the fluctuation pattern, One of these fluctuation patterns is selected by the allocation shown in FIG.

In the following description, “normal reach (effect)” means that two effect symbols 35 (left symbol and right symbol) are temporarily stopped in the left area and the right area in the display unit of the image display device 31 and remain in the central area. This is a reach effect in which the expectation of the jackpot winning in which one effect symbol 35 fluctuates is low.
The “SP reach effect” is a super reach having a higher expectation of winning a jackpot (a special game is executed) than the “normal reach (effect)”.
Further, “SPSP reach (produced)” is a reach that has a higher expectation of winning a jackpot (a special game is executed) than “SP reach (produced)”. It develops from "SP Reach (Direction)" or directly from "Normal Reach (Direction)". For example, an effect screen, movie, or the like different from “SP reach (effect)” is displayed.

  For example, when the fluctuation pattern 1 is selected, in the effect performed by the effect control board 120 using the fluctuation time of 40,000 ms, after the normal reach effect is executed, the fluctuation pattern 1 is determined to be the probability change big hit (the probability change game state after the big hit). Jackpot).

In addition, when the fluctuation pattern 2-1 is selected, in the effect performed by the effect control board 120 using the fluctuation time of 60,000 ms, the normal reach effect is executed, and then the SP reach 1 is executed. , Corresponding to the production that will be a big hit.
In addition, when the variation pattern 2-2 is selected, in the effect performed by the effect control board 120 using the variation time of 60,000 ms, the normal reach effect is executed, and then the SP reach 2 is executed. , Corresponding to the production that will be a big hit.
In addition, when the variation pattern 2-3 is selected, in the effect performed by the effect control board 120 using the variation time of 60,000 ms, the normal reach effect is executed, and then the SP reach 3 is executed. , Corresponding to the production that will be a big hit.

In addition, when the variation pattern 3-1 is selected, in the effect performed by the effect control board 120 using the variation time of 70,000 ms, after performing the normal reach effect, the variation pattern 3-1 is transmitted via the SP reach effect or Execute SPSP Reach 1 directly, and respond to the production that will be a big hit.
In addition, when the variation pattern is selected, the variation pattern 3-2 performs the normal reach effect in the effect performed by the effect control board 120 using the variation time of 70,000 ms, and then performs the SP reach effect or The SPSP Reach 2 is executed directly to respond to a staggering jackpot.
In addition, when this variation pattern is selected, the variation pattern 3-3 performs a normal reach effect in an effect performed by the effect control board 120 using a variation time of 70,000 ms, and then executes the SP reach effect or The SPSP Reach 3 is executed directly to respond to a staggering jackpot.

The variation pattern 5 corresponds to a small hit or short hit effect performed by the effect control board 120 using a change time of 20,000 ms when this variation pattern is selected.
In addition, when the variation pattern 6 is selected, the effect is performed by the effect control board 120 using the variation time of 40,000 ms. Jackpot).

In addition, when the variation pattern 7-1 is selected, in the effect performed by the effect control board 120 using the variation time of 60,000 ms, the normal reach effect is executed, and then the SP reach 1 is executed. , Corresponding to the production that usually becomes a jackpot.
In addition, when the variation pattern 7-2 is selected, in the effect performed by the effect control board 120 using the variation time of 60,000 ms, the normal reach effect is executed, and then the SP reach 2 is executed. , Corresponding to the production that usually becomes a jackpot.
In addition, when the variation pattern 7-3 is selected, in the effect performed by the effect control board 120 using the variation time of 60,000 ms, the normal reach effect is performed, and then the SP reach 3 is executed. , Corresponding to the production that usually becomes a jackpot.

When the variation pattern 8-1 is selected, in the effect performed by the effect control board 120 using the variation time of 70,000 ms, after performing the normal reach effect, the variation pattern 8-1 passes through the SP reach effect or The SPSP Reach 1 is directly executed to deal with an effect that usually results in a jackpot.
In addition, when this variation pattern is selected, the variation pattern 8-2 performs a normal reach effect in an effect performed by the effect control board 120 using a variation time of 70,000 ms, and then executes the SP reach effect or The SPSP Reach 2 is directly executed to deal with an effect that usually results in a jackpot.
In addition, when the variation pattern 8-3 is selected, in the effect performed by the effect control board 120 using the variation time of 70,000 ms, the normal reach effect is executed, and then the SP reaches the SP reach effect. The SPSP Reach 3 is directly executed to deal with an effect that usually becomes a jackpot.

For example, when this variation pattern is selected, the variation pattern 10 corresponds to an effect that is lost without performing a reach effect in an effect performed by the effect control board 120 using a variation time of 3,000 ms.
For example, when the variation pattern 11 is selected, in the effect performed by the effect control board 120 using the variation time of 40,000 ms, the variation pattern 11 corresponds to a loss effect after executing the normal reach effect.

In addition, when the variation pattern 12-1 is selected, in the effect performed by the effect control board 120 using the variation time of 60,000 ms, the normal reach effect is executed, and then the SP reach 1 is executed. , Corresponding to the loss of production.
When the variation pattern 12-2 is selected, the effect control board 120 performs the normal reach effect in the effect performed using the variation time of 60,000 ms, and then executes the SP reach 2 in the effect performed using the variation time of 60,000 ms. , Corresponding to the loss of production.
When the variation pattern 12-3 is selected, in the effect performed by the effect control board 120 using the variation time of 60,000 ms, the normal reach effect is executed, and then the SP reach 3 is executed. , Corresponding to the loss of production.

In addition, when the variation pattern 13-1 is selected, in the effect performed by the effect control board 120 using the variation time of 70,000 ms, after performing the normal reach effect, the variation pattern 13-1 passes through the SP reach effect or The SPSP Reach 1 is directly executed to deal with a lost performance.
In addition, when the variation pattern 13-2 is selected, in the effect performed by the effect control board 120 using the variation time of 70,000 ms, after performing the normal reach effect, the variation pattern 13-2 passes through the SP reach effect or The SPSP Reach 2 is directly executed to deal with a lost performance.
In addition, when this variation pattern is selected, the variation pattern 13-3 performs a normal reach effect in an effect performed by the effect control board 120 using a variation time of 70,000 ms, and then executes the SP reach effect or The SPSP Reach 3 is directly executed to deal with a lost performance.
In addition, when the variation pattern 15 is selected, in the effect performed by the effect control board 120 using the extremely short variation time of 2,000 ms, the variation pattern 15 is lost without performing a reach effect. Corresponding.

<Fluctuation pattern determination table for time-saving gaming state>
The configuration of the variation pattern determination table for the time-saving gaming state shown in FIG. 9 will be described.
In the variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 9, the variation patterns 21, 22-1, 22-2, 22-3, and 23 are used as the variation patterns of the special symbols of the first special symbol display device 20 and the second special symbol display device 21. -1, 23-2, 23-3, 25, 26, 27-1, 27-2, 27-3, 28-1, 28-2, 28-3, 30, 31, 32-1, 32-2 , 32-3, 33-1, 33-2, and 33-3 are set.
Based on the type of the special symbol display device, the random number for the special symbol determination (winning or losing the jackpot), the random number for the jackpot symbol (big hit symbol), the number of special symbols reserved, the random number for the reach determination and the random number for the fluctuation pattern, One of these fluctuation patterns is selected by the allocation shown in FIG.
The variation pattern shown in FIG. 9 is also one in which the effect contents performed at the time of the variable effect (of the effect symbol 35) by the effect control board 120 are associated.

For example, when the fluctuation pattern 21 is selected, in the effect performed by the effect control board 120 using the fluctuation time of 40,000 ms, after the normal reach effect is executed, the fluctuation pattern 21 is determined to be a probability change big hit (a probability change game state after the big hit). Jackpot).
In addition, when the variation pattern 22-1 is selected, in the effect performed by the effect control board 120 using the variation time of 60,000 ms, the normal reach effect is executed, and then the SP reach 1 is executed. , Corresponding to the production that will be a big hit.
When the variation pattern 22-2 is selected, the effect control board 120 performs the normal reach effect in the effect performed using the variation time of 60,000 ms, and then executes SP reach 2. , Corresponding to the production that will be a big hit.
When the variation pattern 22-3 is selected, in the effect performed by the effect control board 120 using the variation time of 60,000 ms, the normal reach effect is executed, and then the SP reach 3 is executed. , Corresponding to the production that will be a big hit.

In addition, when the variation pattern is selected, in the effect performed by the effect control board 120 using the variation time of 70,000 ms, the normal reach effect is executed, and then the variation pattern 23-1 passes through the SP reach effect or Execute SPSP Reach 1 directly, and respond to the production that will be a big hit.
In addition, when the variation pattern is selected, the variation pattern 23-2 performs the normal reach effect in the effect performed by the effect control board 120 using the variation time of 70,000 ms, and then executes the SP reach effect or The SPSP Reach 2 is executed directly to respond to a staggering jackpot.
In addition, when the variation pattern is selected, the variation pattern 23-3 performs the normal reach effect in the effect performed by the effect control board 120 using the variation time of 70,000 ms, and then executes the SP reach effect or The SPSP Reach 3 is executed directly to respond to a staggering jackpot.

The variation pattern 25 corresponds to a small hit or short hit effect performed by the effect control board 120 using a change time of 20,000 ms when this variation pattern is selected.
For example, when the variation pattern 26 is selected, in the effect performed by the effect control board 120 using the variation time of 40,000 ms, after the normal reach effect is executed, the variation pattern 26 is set to the normal jackpot (the normal gaming state after the jackpot). Jackpot).

In addition, when the variation pattern 27-1 is selected, in the effect performed by the effect control board 120 using the variation time of 60,000 ms, the normal reach effect is executed, and then the SP reach 1 is executed. , Corresponding to the production that usually becomes a jackpot.
When the variation pattern 27-2 is selected, in the effect performed by the effect control board 120 using the variation time of 60,000 ms, the normal reach effect is executed, and then the SP reach 2 is executed. , Corresponding to the production that usually becomes a jackpot.
In addition, when the variation pattern 27-3 is selected, in the effect performed by the effect control board 120 using the variation time of 60,000 ms, the normal reach effect is executed, and then the SP reach 3 is executed. , Corresponding to the production that usually becomes a jackpot.

In addition, when the variation pattern is selected, in the effect performed using the variation time of 70,000 ms by the effect control board 120 when the variation pattern is selected, the normal reach effect is performed, and then the SP reaches the SP reach effect. The SPSP Reach 1 is directly executed to deal with an effect that usually results in a jackpot.
In addition, when the variation pattern 28-2 is selected, in the effect performed by the effect control board 120 using the variation time of 70,000 ms, after performing the normal reach effect, the variation pattern 28-2 passes through the SP reach effect or The SPSP Reach 2 is directly executed to deal with an effect that usually results in a jackpot.
In addition, when the variation pattern is selected, in the effect performed using the variation time of 70,000 ms by the effect control board 120 when the variation pattern is selected, the normal reach effect is executed, and then the SP reaches the SP reach effect. The SPSP Reach 3 is directly executed to deal with an effect that usually becomes a jackpot.

For example, when the variation pattern 30 is selected, in the effect performed by the effect control board 120 using the extremely short variation time of 2,000 ms, the effect is lost without performing the reach effect. Corresponding.
For example, when the variation pattern 31 is selected, in the effect performed by the effect control board 120 using the variation time of 40,000 ms, the variation pattern 31 corresponds to a loss effect after executing the normal reach effect.

In addition, when the variation pattern 32-1 is selected, in the effect performed by the effect control board 120 using the variation time of 60,000 ms, the normal reach effect is executed, and then the SP reach 1 is executed. , Corresponding to the loss of production.
In addition, when the variation pattern 32-2 is selected, in the effect performed by the effect control board 120 using the variation time of 60,000 ms, the normal reach effect is executed, and then the SP reach 2 is executed. , Corresponding to the loss of production.
In addition, when the variation pattern 32-3 is selected, in the effect performed by the effect control board 120 using the variation time of 60,000 ms, the normal reach effect is executed, and then the SP reach 3 is executed. , Corresponding to the loss of production.

In addition, when the variation pattern 33-1 is selected, in the effect performed by the effect control board 120 using the variation time of 70,000 ms, after performing the normal reach effect, the variation pattern 33-1 passes through the SP reach effect or The SPSP Reach 1 is directly executed to deal with a lost performance.
In addition, when the variation pattern 33-2 is selected, in the effect performed by the effect control board 120 using the variation time of 70,000 ms, after performing the normal reach effect, the variation pattern 33-2 passes through the SP reach effect or The SPSP Reach 2 is directly executed to deal with a lost performance.
In addition, when this variation pattern is selected, the variation pattern 33-3 performs the normal reach effect in the effect performed by the effect control board 120 using the variation time of 70,000 ms, and then executes the SP reach effect or The SPSP Reach 3 is directly executed to deal with a lost performance.

<Special symbol pre-judgment table>
FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating a preliminary determination table for determining the result of the jackpot lottery in advance.
In the prior determination table shown in FIG. 10, the type of the special symbol display device (the type of the opening detection switch that detects that the game ball has won the starting opening), the random number for the special symbol determination, and the random number for the big hit symbol Based on the reach determination random number, the fluctuation pattern random number, and the fluctuation pattern determined based on these, the winning information for judging the jackpot lottery result in advance is generated. Then, based on the generated winning information, a starting winning specifying command for determining the result of the jackpot lottery in advance is generated.

In the preliminary determination table shown in FIG. 10, the prize information for the first special symbol display device 20 includes prize information 1, 2-1, 2-2, 2-3, 3-1, 3-2, 3-3, 5, 7, 8, 9-1, 9-2, 9-3, 10-1, 10-2, and 10-3 are set.
The winning information for the second special symbol display device 21 includes winning information 11, 12-1, 12-2, 12-2, 13-1, 13-2, 13-3, 15, 17, 18, 19. -1, 19-2, 19-3, 20-1, 20-2, and 20-3 are set.
Based on the type of the special symbol display device, the random number for the special symbol determination (winning or losing the jackpot), the random number for the jackpot symbol (big hit symbol), the random number for the reach determination, and the random number for the fluctuation pattern, One of the winning information is selected by the allocation shown in FIG.

For example, when the prize information is selected, the prize information 1 or 11 is changed to a long-reach effect after the normal reach effect is performed in the effect performed by the effect control board 120 using the fluctuation time of 40,000 ms. Corresponding.
The winning information 2-1 and 12-1 indicate that when this winning information is selected, after the normal reach effect is executed in the effect performed by the effect control board 120 using the fluctuation time of 60,000 ms, the SP reach is performed. 1 is performed, and the effect corresponding to the long hit is achieved.
The winning information 2-2 and 12-2 indicate that when this winning information is selected, after the normal reach effect is executed in the effect performed by the effect control board 120 using the fluctuation time of 60,000 ms, the SP reach is performed. Step 2 is performed, and the effect corresponding to the long hit is achieved.
When the winning information is selected, the winning information 2-3 and 12-3 are displayed after the normal reach effect is executed in the effect performed by the effect control board 120 using the variation time of 60,000 ms, and then the SP reach is performed. Step 3 is performed to deal with a long winning effect.

When the winning information is selected, the winning information 3-1 and 13-1 are displayed after the normal reach effect is executed in the effect performed by the effect control board 120 using the fluctuation time of 70,000 ms, and then the SP reach is performed. The SPSP reach effect 1 is executed via the effect or directly, and the effect corresponding to a long hit is achieved.
In addition, when the winning information is selected, the winning information 3-2 and 13-2 are displayed after the normal reach effect is executed in the effect performed by the effect control board 120 using the variation time of 70,000 ms, and then the SP reach is performed. The SPSP reach effect 2 is executed via the effect or directly, and the effect corresponding to a long hit is achieved.
In addition, when the winning information is selected, the winning information 3-3 and 13-3 are displayed in the effect that is performed by the effect control board 120 using the variation time of 70,000 ms. The SPSP reach effect 3 is executed via the effect or directly, and the effect corresponding to a long hit is achieved.
When the prize information is selected, the prize information 4 or 14 is transmitted through the SP reach effect after executing the normal reach effect in the effect performed by the effect control board 120 using the variation time of 70,000 ms or Directly execute the SPSP reach production, and respond to the production that will be a long hit.

When the winning information is selected, the winning information 5 or 15 corresponds to a small hit or short hit effect performed by the effect control board 120 using a variation time of 20,000 ms.
Winning information 7, 8, 9-1 to 9-3, 10-1 to 10-3, 17, 18, 19-1 to 19-3, 20-1 to 20-3, 21 correspond to a loss. are doing.
Also, during the time-saving game, regardless of the case of the special symbol determination random number value in the first special symbol display device 20 is a big hit, a small hit, a loss, when the game state is a time-short game state, the first starting port 13 The setting of the winning information corresponding to the winning of the game ball and the generation of the start winning designation command are not performed.

The gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment is a gaming machine of a type that gives priority to a symbol change corresponding to the second special symbol display device 21. In this type of gaming machine, as a result of the preliminary determination as to whether or not the special symbol determination random value in the first special symbol display device 20 in which the symbol variation is non-priority during the time saving game has won a jackpot, the target is It is a jackpot, and when the player is notified of the jackpot by the pre-judgment effect, the player is notified that the jackpot exists in the first special symbol display device 20 in which the symbol change is non-priority. In the state where the jackpot of the first special symbol display device 20 is kept on hold by causing the game ball to win in the second starting port in which the symbol change is preferentially performed, the jackpot lottery in the second special symbol display device 21 is performed. Can receive. In this case, the gambling of the gaming machine is significantly increased, which is not appropriate.
Therefore, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, as described above, during the time-saving game, setting of winning information corresponding to the fact that the gaming ball has won the first starting port 13 which is the non-priority side, and generation of the starting winning designation command. I try not to do it.

As described above, in the special symbol pre-judgment table, it is determined whether "big hit", "small hit", or "losing" is determined by the random number for special symbol determination, and "long hit" or "short hit" is determined by the random number for big hit symbol. Are determined.
Further, “reach occurrence” is determined based on the reach determination random number.
The fluctuation pattern is determined based on the type of the special symbol display device, the random number for special symbol determination (winning or losing a jackpot), the random number for jackpot symbol (big hit symbol), the random number for reach determination, and the random number for fluctuation pattern. You.
Therefore, the type of the jackpot, the variation pattern, and the presence or absence of the reach can be determined before the variation of the special symbol is started by the DATA data of the start winning designation command. In addition, in the case of a big hit, "reach" is always accompanied, so that it is also possible to determine that a reach occurs due to the big hit.

<Explanation of game state>
Next, a game state when the game proceeds will be described.
In the present embodiment, the game proceeds in any one of the “low-probability game state”, the “high-probability game state”, the “time reduction game state”, and the “non-time reduction game state”.
However, when the game state is the “low-probability game state” or the “high-probability game state” while the game is in progress, the game state is always the “time reduction game state” or the “non-time reduction game state”. That is, it is a "low-probability gaming state" and a "time-saving gaming state", a "low-probability gaming state" and a "non-time-saving gaming state", and a "high-probability gaming state". There is a case where the game is in the "time saving game state".

In the present embodiment, the “low-probability gaming state” means that a jackpot winning probability is 1 / in a jackpot lottery performed on condition that a game ball enters the first starting port 13 or the second starting port 14. This refers to a gaming state set to 299.5. Here, the jackpot winning means acquiring a right to execute a “long hitting game” or a “short hitting game” which will be described later.
On the other hand, the “high-probability gaming state” refers to a gaming state in which the jackpot winning probability is set to 1 / 2999.5. Therefore, in the “high-probability game state”, it is easier to acquire the right to execute the “long-hit game” or “short-hit game” than in the “low-probability game state”.

In the present embodiment, the “non-time-saving game state” means that the time required for the lottery is set to 10 seconds in the lottery of a normal symbol that is performed on condition that the game ball has passed through the gate 15, and that the game is open for a long time. A game in which the total opening time of the second opening 14 when the symbol is determined is set to 4.2 seconds, and the total opening time of the second opening 14 when the short opening symbol is determined is set to 0.2 seconds. State.
On the other hand, the "time-saving game state" means that the time required for the lottery is set to one second in a lottery of a normal symbol performed on condition that the game ball has passed through the gate 15, and the symbol is a long open symbol. Is determined to be a game state in which the total opening time of the second starting port 14 when the short opening symbol is determined is set to 5 seconds, and the total opening time of the second starting port 14 when the short opening symbol is determined is set to 3 seconds.

  Further, in the "time reduction game state", the probability of winning a win in the lottery of a normal symbol is higher than in the "non-time reduction game state". Therefore, in the “time saving game state”, the second starting port 14 is more easily controlled to the second mode as long as the game ball passes through the gate 15 than in the “non-time saving game state”. Thereby, in the "time saving game state", the player can proceed with the game without consuming the game ball, and the game efficiency can be greatly improved as compared with the non-time saving game state.

Further, in the “time saving game state”, a variation pattern (variation time) is set such that the number of special symbol lotteries per unit time is earlier than in the non-time saving game state. That is, in the "time reduction game state", the lottery of the special symbols is performed more efficiently than in the "non-time reduction game state".
For example, in the “non-time-saving gaming state”, since a game ball is hard to win in the second starting port 14, a change in the first special symbol accompanying a game ball winning in the first starting port 13 is the main. Therefore, when the game is in the "non-time-saving game state", the variation pattern at the time of the (normal) loss of the first special symbol is set to "3 seconds".

On the other hand, in the "time saving game state", since the game ball is likely to win at the second starting port 14, the change of the second special symbol accompanying the winning of the game ball at the second starting port 14 becomes main.
Therefore, in the "time saving game state", the variation pattern at the time of (normal) loss of the second special symbol is set to "2 seconds".
With this configuration, in the "time reduction game state", most of the time required for one change of the second special symbol is "2 seconds", whereas in the "non-time reduction game state", The time required for one change of the first special symbol is “3 seconds”, which is longer than that in the “time saving game state”.
Therefore, the special symbol lottery can be performed more quickly in the “time reduction game state” than in the “non-time reduction game state”.

Furthermore, in the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the ratio of winning a jackpot when a game ball enters the second starting port 14 is more advantageous to a player than when a game ball enters the first starting port 13. Is higher, during a time-saving game, it is easier to win a jackpot advantageous to the player than during a normal game.
It should be noted that the probability of winning in a normal symbol lottery may be set so that it does not change in any of the “non-time saving game state” and the “time saving game state”.

Next, the progress of the game in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment will be described.
<Main processing of main control board>
FIG. 11 is a flowchart illustrating main processing by the main control board.
When power is supplied from the power supply board 170, a system reset occurs in the main CPU 111, and the main CPU 111 performs the following main processing.
First, in step S10, the main CPU 111 performs an initialization process. In this process, the main CPU 111 reads a boot program from the main ROM 112 and initializes flags and the like stored in the main RAM 113.

In step S20, the main CPU 111 performs a game random number value update process of updating the fluctuation pattern random number value and the reach determination random number value.
In step S30, the main CPU 111 updates the special symbol determination initial random number, the big hit symbol initial random value, and the small hit symbol initial random value.
Thereafter, the main CPU 111 repeats the processing of step S20 and step S30 until a predetermined interrupt processing is performed.

<Timer interrupt processing of main control board>
FIG. 12 is a flowchart illustrating a timer interrupt process performed by the main control board.
The clock pulse generation circuit provided on the main control board 110 generates a clock pulse at a predetermined cycle (4 milliseconds, hereinafter referred to as “4 ms”), so that the timer interrupt processing described below can be performed. Be executed.
First, in step S101, the main CPU 111 saves the information stored in the register to the stack area.
Next, in step S102, the main CPU 111 updates the special symbol time counter, updates the special game timer counter such as the opening time of the special electric accessory, updates the ordinary symbol time counter, updates the ordinary power opening time counter. Time control processing for updating various timer counters such as processing is performed.
Specifically, the main CPU 111 performs a process of subtracting 1 from the special symbol time counter, the special game timer counter, the ordinary symbol time counter, and the ordinary power opening time counter.

In step S103, the main CPU 111 performs random number update processing of the special symbol determination random number, the big hit symbol random number, the small hit symbol random number, and the hit determination random number.
Specifically, 1 is added to each random number counter to update the random number counter. When the result of the addition exceeds the maximum value of the random number range, the random number counter is returned to 0. When the random number counter makes one round, the random number is updated from the value of the initial random number at that time.
In step S104, the main CPU 111 updates the random number counter by adding 1 to the special symbol determination initial random number counter, the big hit symbol initial random value counter, and the small hit symbol initial random value counter to update the random number counter. Do.

In step S105, the main CPU 111 performs an input control process.
In this input control process, the main CPU 111 sends an input to each of the first starting opening detecting switch 13a, the second starting opening detecting switch 14a, the gate detecting switch 15a, the special winning opening detecting switch 16a, and the general winning opening detecting switch 18a. It is determined whether or not there is. Details will be described later with reference to FIGS.
In step S106, the main CPU 111 performs a special figure special power control process for controlling a special symbol and a special electric accessory. Details will be described later with reference to FIGS.
In step S107, the main CPU 111 performs a general-purpose electric power control process for controlling the ordinary symbol and the ordinary electric accessory.

In step S108, the main CPU 111 performs a payout control process.
In the payout control process, the main CPU 111 checks whether or not a game ball has won the special winning opening 16, the first starting opening 13, the second starting opening 14, and the general winning opening 18, and if there is a winning. Transmits the payout number designation command corresponding to each to the payout control board 130.
More specifically, it checks the general winning opening prize ball counter, the special winning opening prize ball counter, and the starting opening prize ball counter, and transmits a payout number designation command corresponding to each winning opening to the payout control board 130. After that, predetermined data is subtracted from the winning ball counter corresponding to the transmitted payout number designation command and updated.
In step S109, the main CPU 111 performs data creation processing of external information data, starting opening / closing solenoid data, special winning opening / closing solenoid data, special symbol display device data, ordinary symbol display device data, and a storage number designation command.
In step S110, the main CPU 111 performs an output control process.
In this output control process, the main CPU 111 performs a port output process for outputting signals of the external information data, the starting opening / closing solenoid data, and the special winning opening / closing solenoid data created in step S109.

In addition, the main CPU 111 applies the special symbol display device data created in step S109 and the ordinary symbol display in order to turn on each LED of the first special symbol display device 20, the second special symbol display device 21, and the ordinary symbol display device 22. A display device output process for outputting display device data is performed. Further, the main CPU 111 also performs a command transmission process of transmitting a command set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 113.
In step S111, the main CPU 111 restores the information saved in step S101 to a register of the main CPU 111.

<Input control processing>
FIG. 13 is a flowchart illustrating an input control process performed by the main control board.
First, in step S121, the main CPU 111 determines whether a detection signal has been input from the general winning opening detection switch 18a, that is, whether or not a game ball has entered the general winning opening 18. When the detection signal is input from the general winning opening detection switch 18a, the main CPU 111 updates the general winning opening prize ball counter used for the winning ball by adding predetermined data.
In step S122, the main CPU 111 determines whether the detection signal from the special winning opening detection switch 16 has been input, that is, whether or not a game ball has entered the special winning opening 16.
When a detection signal is input from the special winning opening detection switch 16a, the main CPU 111 adds predetermined data to a special winning opening prize ball counter used for a prize ball and updates the data. The counter in the special winning opening ball counter (C1) storage area for counting the number of game balls that have been added is updated.

In step S123, the main CPU 111 determines whether the detection signal from the first starting port detection switch 13a has been input, that is, whether or not the game ball has entered the first starting port 13, and determines whether or not a big hit has occurred. Set predetermined data to be performed. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.
In step S124, the main CPU 111 determines whether a detection signal has been input from the second starting port detection switch 14a, that is, whether or not a game ball has entered the second starting port 14.
When a detection signal is input from the second starting port detection switch 14a, the main CPU 111 performs the same processing as in step S123.
However, in the second start-up opening detection switch input processing, “1” is added to the second special symbol holding number (U2) storage area, and the extracted special symbol determination random number value, jackpot symbol random number value, small hit symbol The symbol random number and the reach determination random number are stored in the second special symbol storage area. In other words, the first startup port detection switch input process and the second startup port detection switch input process differ only in the storage areas for storing various data, and all other processes are the same.
In step S125, the main CPU 111 determines whether the gate detection switch 15a has input a signal, that is, whether or not the game ball has passed the ordinary symbol gate 15.

<Input processing of the first starting port detection switch>
FIG. 14 is a flowchart illustrating a first starting port detection switch input process performed by the main control board.
First, in step S131, the main CPU 111 determines whether or not a detection signal has been input from the first starting port detection switch 13a.
If the detection signal from the first opening detection switch 13a has been input (Yes in step S131), the process proceeds to step S132, and if the detection signal has not been input from the first opening detection switch 13a. (No in step S131), the first starting port detection switch input processing ends.
In step S132, the main CPU 111 performs a process of adding and updating predetermined data to the starting opening prize ball counter used for the prize ball.
Next, in step S133, the main CPU 111 determines whether or not the number of holdings set in the first special symbol holding number (U1) storage area is less than four. If the number of holdings set in the first special symbol holding number (U1) storage area is less than 4, the process proceeds to step S134, where the processing is set in the first special symbol holding number (U1) storage area. If the number of held items is not less than 4, the first start-up opening detection switch input processing ends.

In step S134, the main CPU 111 acquires a random number value for special symbol determination, searches the first storage unit in the first special symbol storage area for an empty storage unit, and sequentially searches the empty storage unit. The acquired special symbol determination random number value is stored.
In step S135, the main CPU 111 obtains the random number value for the jackpot symbol, searches the first storage unit in the first special symbol storage area for the empty storage unit in order, and obtains the empty storage unit. The random number for the jackpot symbol is stored.

In step S136, the main CPU 111 acquires the random number value for the small hit symbol, searches the empty storage units sequentially from the first storage unit in the first special symbol storage area, and stores the empty storage units in the empty storage unit. The acquired random number value for the small hit symbol is stored.
In step S137, the main CPU 111 obtains the random numbers for the game (the random number for the fluctuation pattern and the random number for the reach determination), and sequentially stores the empty storage units in the first special symbol storage area from the first storage unit. The search is performed, and the obtained random numbers for the game (the random number for the fluctuation pattern and the random number for the reach determination) are stored in the empty storage unit.
In step S138, the main CPU 111 adds “1” to the first special symbol reservation number (U1) storage area and stores it.
In step S139, the main CPU 111 performs a preliminary determination process (FIG. 15) for determining each random number value acquired in steps S134 to S137 based on a preliminary determination table corresponding to the current game state.

<Advance judgment processing>
FIG. 15 is a flowchart illustrating a preliminary determination process performed by the main control board.
First, in step S151, the main CPU 111 determines a special symbol determination random number newly written in the special symbol holding storage area based on the preliminary determination table shown in FIG.
Next, in step S152, the main CPU 111 determines whether or not the result of the jackpot determination in step S151 is a temporary determination of a jackpot.
If it is determined that the jackpot is tentative (Yes in step S152), the main CPU 111 shifts the processing to step S153. If it is not determined that the jackpot is tentative (No in step S152), the main CPU 111 shifts the processing to step S156.
When it is provisionally determined that the big hit is the big hit in the above step S152, the main CPU 111 determines the newly written random number for the big hit symbol in step S153, and temporarily judges the type of the special symbol (stop symbol data).

Next, in step S154, the main CPU 111 determines the newly written random number value for special figure variation and provisionally determines the variation pattern of the special symbol.
Next, in step S155, the main CPU 111 generates a start winning designation command corresponding to the type of the temporarily determined special symbol and the temporarily determined change pattern, sets the generated command in the transmission data storage area for effect, and performs a preliminary determination process. To end.
The start winning designation command is provided so as to be identifiable in the same manner as the variation pattern designation command shown in FIGS.
If it is not tentatively determined that the big hit has occurred in step S152 (No in step S152), the main CPU 111 performs a tentative determination of whether or not it has been determined that the small hit has occurred in step S156.

If it is not tentatively determined that the small hit has occurred in step S155 (No in step S155), the main CPU 111 determines a special figure change random value in step S159 and provisionally determines the change pattern of the special symbol. Then, in step S160, the main CPU 111 sets a start winning designation command (including a temporarily determined fluctuation pattern) indicating a loss in the effect transmission data storage area, and ends the preliminary determination process.
On the other hand, when it is provisionally determined that the small hit has occurred (Yes in step S156), in step S157, the main CPU 111 determines a special figure variation random number value and provisionally determines the variation pattern of the special symbol.
In step S156, a start winning designation command (including a temporarily determined fluctuation pattern) indicating a small hit, that is, a chance effect is set in the effect transmission data storage area, and the pre-determination process ends.
Also in the second start-up opening detection switch input process shown in step S124 (FIG. 13), the main CPU 111 generates winning information with reference to the advance determination table, and executes the start winning specifying command based on the winning information. A pre-determination process for transmitting to the substrate 120 is performed.

With the above-described pre-determination processing, when the game ball enters the first starting port 13 or the second starting port 14, the winning information can be transmitted to the effect control board 120 as a starting winning specifying command.
Therefore, the sub CPU 121 of the effect control board 120 that has received the start winning designation command analyzes the start winning command, and the fluctuation of the special symbol triggered by the winning of the game ball to the first starting port this time is started. From before, a predetermined effect can be executed in advance.
However, this pre-determination process is determined only according to the game state at the time when the game ball enters each of the starting openings 13 and 14. Therefore, if the gaming state is changed before processing the first hold or the second hold reserved by the incoming ball, the result of the jackpot determination process described later may be different from the result of the advance determination process. There is.

<Tokuzu Tokuden control processing>
FIG. 16 is a flowchart illustrating a special figure special power control process performed by the main control board.
First, the main CPU 111 loads the value of the special figure special power processing data in step S181, and refers to the branch address from the special figure special power processing data loaded in step S182.
If the special figure special power processing data = 0 in step S183 (Yes in step S183), the main CPU 111 shifts the processing to the special symbol storage determination processing (step S184).
If the special figure special power processing data is not 0 in step S183 (No in step S183), the main CPU 111 determines in step S185 whether the special figure special power processing data is 1.
If the special figure special power processing data = 1 in step S185 (Yes in step S185), the main CPU 111 shifts the processing to the special symbol change processing (step S186).

In the special symbol variation process of step S186, when the variation time of the special symbol set in the special symbol storage determination process has elapsed, the special symbol set in the special symbol storage determination process is displayed on the special symbol display devices 20 and 21 in a predetermined manner. The symbol stop time (for example, 0.5 seconds) is stopped and displayed.
If the special figure special power processing data is not 1 in step S185 (No in step S185), the main CPU 111 determines whether the special figure special power processing data is 2 in step S187.

If the special figure special power processing data = 2 in step S187 (Yes in step S187), the main CPU 111 shifts the processing to the special symbol stop processing (step S188).
In the special symbol stop process of step S188, when the predetermined symbol stop time set in the special symbol change process has elapsed, if the special symbol stopped and displayed is the big hit symbol, "3" is set in the special symbol special electric process data. After that, set the opening command and opening time for the big hit, and if the special symbol stopped and displayed is the small hit symbol, set "4" in the special figure special power processing data, and then open the small jack opening command and the opening time Set the time.

If the special figure special power processing data is not 2 in step S187 (No in step S187), the main CPU 111 determines whether the special figure special power processing data is 3 in step S189.
If the special figure special power processing data = 3 in step S189 (Yes in step S189), the main CPU 111 shifts the processing to the big hit game processing (step S190).
In the jackpot game process in step S190, when the jackpot opening is completed, the jackpot 16 is opened for a predetermined period according to a jackpot opening mode determination table (not shown). After the opening of the special winning opening 16, the ending is performed for a predetermined period, and after the ending, "5" is set in the special figure special power processing data.

If the special figure special power processing data is not 3 in step S189 (No in step S189), the main CPU 111 determines in step S191 whether the special figure special power processing data is 4.
If the special figure special power processing data = 4 in step S191 (Yes in step S191), the main CPU 111 shifts the processing to the small hitting game processing (step S192).

In the small hitting game process of step S192, when the small hit opening is completed, the special winning opening 16 is opened for a predetermined period according to a small hit opening mode determination table (not shown). After the opening of the special winning opening 16, the ending is performed for a predetermined period, and after the ending, "5" is set in the special figure special power processing data.
If the special figure special power processing data is not 4 in step S191 (No in step S191), the main CPU 111 determines that the special figure special power processing data is 5, and shifts the processing to the special game end processing (step S193).
In the special game end process of step S193, the game state after the big hit game is set to the certain change game state or the time saving game state at the end of the big hit, and then "0" is set to the special figure special electric power processing data.

<Special symbol memory determination process>
FIG. 17 is a flowchart illustrating a special symbol storage determination process performed by the main control board.
In step S201, the main CPU 111 determines whether or not the special symbol is being changed and displayed. Here, when the special symbol is being changed and displayed, that is, when the special symbol time counter is $ 0 (Yes in step S201), the special symbol storage determination process ends.
If the special symbol is not being changed and displayed, that is, if the special symbol time counter is 0 (No in step S201), the main CPU 111 shifts the processing to step S202 and stores the second special symbol reserved number (U2) storage area. Is greater than or equal to one.
If the second special symbol reserved number (U2) storage area is not 1 or more (No in step S202), the CPU 111 shifts the processing to step S204, and the second special symbol reserved number (U2) storage area is "1". If it is determined that this is the case, the process moves to step S203.
As a result, the second special symbol storage area is processed with priority over the first special symbol storage area.
In step S203, the main CPU 111 subtracts “1” from the value stored in the second special symbol hold count (U2) storage area and stores the result.

  In step S204, the main CPU 111 determines whether or not the first special symbol reservation number (U1) storage area is 1 or more. If the first special symbol reserved number (U1) storage area is not 1 or more (No in step S204), the process proceeds to step S215, and the first special symbol reserved number (U1) storage area is "1" or more. Is determined (Yes in step S204), the process proceeds to step S205.

In step S205, the main CPU 111 subtracts “1” from the value stored in the first special symbol hold number (U1) storage area and stores the result.
In step S206, the main CPU 111 determines a predetermined random number value (a random number value for special symbol determination, a random number for special symbol determination, Shift processing is performed for the big hit symbol random number, the small hit symbol random number, the reach determination random number, and the fluctuation pattern random number) and the start winning designation command. Specifically, the predetermined random number value stored in the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit in the first special symbol storage area or the second special symbol storage area and the start winning designation command are stored in the immediately preceding storage unit. Shift to

  Here, the predetermined random number value and the start winning designation command stored in the first storage unit are shifted to the determination storage area (the zeroth storage unit). At this time, the predetermined random number value and the start winning designation command stored in the first storage unit are written in the determination storage area (0th storage unit) and already written in the determination storage area (0th storage unit). The saved data is deleted from the special symbol holding storage area. Thereby, the predetermined random number value used in the previous game and the start winning designation command are deleted. After the shift, the MODE of the start winning designation command is processed so as to correspond to the storage area after the shift.

In step S207, the main CPU 111 writes the data (the random number for the special symbol determination, the random number for the big hit symbol, the random number for the small hit symbol, Big hit determination processing based on the random number value).
In the jackpot determination process of step S207, when it is determined that the jackpot has been won, a special symbol for the jackpot to be stopped and displayed on the special symbol display devices 20 and 21 is determined. When it is determined that the small hit is won, the special symbol for the small hit to be stopped and displayed on the special symbol display devices 20 and 21 is determined, and in the case of the loss, the special symbol for the loss is determined.

In step S208, the main CPU 111 performs a fluctuation pattern determination process.
In the variation pattern determination processing, first, a variation pattern determination table based on the current game state is determined with reference to the game state storage area of the main RAM 113. Specifically, when the game is in the time saving game state, the variation pattern determination table for the time saving game state shown in FIG. 9 is determined. When the game is in the non-time saving game state, the fluctuation of the non-time saving game state shown in FIG. Determine the pattern determination table.
After that, referring to the special symbol determination random number, the jackpot symbol random number, the reach determination random number, and the variation pattern random number, the variation pattern is determined based on the determined variation pattern determination table.

In step S209, the main CPU 111 sets a variation pattern designation command corresponding to the determined variation pattern in the effect transmission data storage area.
In step S210, the main CPU 111 confirms 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.

In step S211, the main CPU 111 starts the special symbol display device 20 or 21 to display a special symbol in a variable manner. That is, the variable display data of the special symbol is set in the processing area. Thereby, when the information written in the processing area is related to the first hold (U1), the first special symbol display device 20 is made to blink, and when the information is related to the second hold (U2), the second special symbol display is performed. The device 21 will blink.
In step S212, when the variation display of the special symbol is started as described above, the main CPU 111 stores the variation time (counter value) based on the variation pattern determined in step S208 in the special symbol time counter in the special symbol time counter. set. The special symbol time counter is decremented every 4 ms in S110.

  In step S213, the main CPU 111 sets 00H to the customer waiting determination flag. That is, the customer waiting determination flag is cleared. It should be noted that the customer waiting determination flag = “00H” indicates that the special symbol is currently being fluctuated and displayed, or that a special game is being played. On the other hand, if the special symbol is not being displayed in a fluctuating manner and the special game is not being played, the customer waiting determination flag “01H” is stored. If the customer waiting determination flag = “01H” is stored, a customer waiting command is set in step S217 to be described later, and it is notified to the effect control board 120 that neither special symbol variation display nor special game is being performed.

In step S214, the main CPU 111 sets the special figure special power processing data = 1, and ends the special symbol storage determination processing.
If it is determined in step S204 that the first hold (U1) is “0”, that is, if neither the first hold (U1) nor the second hold (U2) is held, the main CPU 111 Determines whether or not 01H is set in the customer waiting determination flag in step S215.
If 01H is set in the customer waiting determination flag (Yes in step S215), the special symbol storage determination process ends, and if 01H is not set in the customer waiting determination flag (No in step S215). Then, the process proceeds to step S216.
In step S216, the main CPU 111 sets the customer wait determination flag to 01H so that the customer wait command is not set many times in step S217 described later.
In step S217, the main CPU 111 sets the customer waiting command in the effect transmission data storage area, and ends the special symbol storage determination process.

Next, a process executed by the sub CPU 121 of the effect control board 120 will be described.
As described above, when the effect control board 120 receives the fluctuation pattern specification command from the main control board 110, the effect control board 120 determines and executes an effect corresponding to the received fluctuation pattern specification command by lottery.

<Main processing of production control board>
FIG. 18 is a flowchart illustrating a main process performed by the effect control board.
In step S510, the sub CPU 121 performs an initialization process. In this process, the sub CPU 121 reads the main processing program from the sub ROM 122 and initializes and sets flags and the like stored in the sub RAM 123 in response to power-on. When this process ends, the process moves to a step S520.
In step S520, the sub CPU 121 performs an effect random number value update process. In this process, the sub CPU 121 performs a process of updating various random numbers stored in the sub RAM 123. Thereafter, the process of step S510 is repeated until a predetermined interrupt process is performed.

<Timer interrupt processing of production control board>
FIG. 19 is a flowchart illustrating a timer interrupt process performed by the effect control board.
Although not shown, a clock pulse is generated at predetermined intervals (2 milliseconds) by a reset clock pulse generation circuit provided on the effect control board 120, and a timer interrupt processing program is read. A timer interrupt process is executed.
First, in step S601, the sub CPU 121 saves information stored in its own register to the stack area.

In step S602, the sub CPU 121 updates various timer counters used in the effect control board 120.
In step S603, the sub CPU 121 performs a command analysis process. In this process, the sub CPU 121 performs a process of analyzing a command stored in the reception buffer of the sub RAM 123. A specific description of the command analysis processing will be described later with reference to FIGS.
When receiving the command transmitted from main control board 110, effect control board 120 generates a command reception interrupt process of effect control board 120 (not shown), and stores the received command in the reception buffer. After that, the received command is analyzed in step S603.

In step S604, the sub CPU 121 checks a signal of the effect button detection switch 8a input via the lamp control board 140, and performs an effect input control process for the effect button 8. A specific description of the effect input control process will be described later with reference to FIG.
In step S605, the sub CPU 121 transmits various data set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 123 to the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140.
In step S606, the sub CPU 121 restores the information saved in step S601 to the register of the sub CPU 121.

<Command analysis processing>
FIG. 20 and FIG. 21 are flowcharts for explaining command analysis processing by the effect control board. The command analysis process 2 shown in FIG. 21 is performed subsequent to the command analysis process 1 shown in FIG.
In step S611, the sub CPU 121 confirms whether or not there is a command in the reception buffer, and confirms whether or not the command has been received.
If there is no command in the reception buffer (No in step S611), the sub CPU 121 ends the command analysis processing. If there is a command in the reception buffer (Yes in step S611), the sub CPU 121 shifts the processing to step S621.

In step S621, the sub CPU 121 checks whether the command stored in the reception buffer is a customer waiting command.
If the command stored in the reception buffer is a customer waiting command (Yes in step S621), the sub CPU 121 shifts the processing to step S622. If not, the sub CPU 121 proceeds to step S631. Transfer.
In step S622, the sub CPU 121 performs a customer waiting effect pattern determination process of determining a customer waiting effect pattern. Specifically, the customer waiting effect pattern is determined, the determined customer waiting effect pattern is set in the effect pattern storage area, and the information of the determined customer waiting effect pattern is transmitted to the image effect control board 150 and the lamp control board 140. Therefore, data based on the determined customer waiting effect pattern is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 123.

In step S631, the sub CPU 121 checks whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a start winning designation command.
If the command stored in the reception buffer is a start winning designation command (Yes in step S631), the sub CPU 121 shifts the processing to step S632. Transfer processing to
In step S632, the sub CPU 121 analyzes the received start winning designation command and executes a data update process corresponding to the start winning designation command. The start prize designation command is associated with information on a large hit, a small hit, a loss, and a variation pattern provisionally determined by the preliminary determination process. Therefore, here, the information about the newly reserved first reservation (U1) or second reservation (U2) is stored in a predetermined storage area of the sub RAM 123.

In step S633, the sub CPU 121 analyzes the start winning designation command, and performs a suspension display mode determination process of transmitting the suspension display command to the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140 to perform the suspension display in a predetermined mode. As a result, the current number of reservations in the first reservation (U1) and the second reservation (U2) is displayed on the image display device 31.
In step S634, the sub CPU 121 executes a prefetch notice effect determination process based on the start winning designation command. This processing will be described later in detail.

In step S641, the sub CPU 121 checks whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a variation pattern designation command.
If the command stored in the reception buffer is a variation pattern designation command (Yes in step S641), the sub CPU 121 shifts the processing to step S642. If the command is not a variation pattern designation command (No in step S641), step S651. Transfer processing to
In step S642, the sub CPU 121 determines a variation effect pattern from a plurality of variation effect patterns based on the received variation pattern designation command and based on FIGS. I do.
Further, as will be described later, based on FIGS. 28 to 30, effect control information for controlling execution of an accompanying notice effect is determined.

  In step S643, the sub CPU 121 shifts the hold display data stored in the first hold storage area and the second hold storage area and the data corresponding to the start winning designation command, and outputs information of the shifted hold display data. Is transmitted to the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140.

In step S651, the sub CPU 121 confirms whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is an effect symbol designating command.
If the command stored in the reception buffer is an effect symbol designating command (Yes in step S651), the sub CPU 121 shifts the processing to step S652. If the command is not an effect symbol designating command (No in step S651), step S661. Transfer processing to
In step S652, the sub CPU 121 performs an effect symbol determination process of determining an effect symbol 35 to be stopped and displayed on the image display device 31 based on the content of the received effect symbol designation command. Specifically, it analyzes the effect design specification command, determines the effect design data that constitutes the combination of the effect design 35 according to the presence or absence of the jackpot, and the type of the jackpot, and determines the design command based on the determined effect design data. Set in the effect symbol storage area.

In step S661, the sub CPU 121 checks whether the command stored in the reception buffer is a symbol confirmation command.
If the command stored in the reception buffer is a symbol confirmation command (Yes in step S661), the sub CPU 121 shifts the processing to step S662. If not, the sub CPU 121 proceeds to step S671. Transfer.
In step S662, the sub CPU 121 performs an effect symbol stop process of setting a symbol stop command for stopping and displaying the effect symbol in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 123.

In step S671, the sub CPU 121 checks whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a general-purpose variation pattern designation command.
If the command stored in the receiving buffer is a general-figure variation pattern designation command (Yes in step S671), the sub CPU 121 shifts the processing to step S672, and if not, the process proceeds to step S672 (No in step S671). ), And moves the process to step S681.
In step S672, the sub CPU 121 performs a general figure variation effect pattern determination process of determining one general figure variation effect pattern from a plurality of general figure variation effect patterns based on the received general figure variation pattern designation command.

In step S681, the sub CPU 121 checks whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a long release start command.
If the command stored in the reception buffer is the long release start command (Yes in step S681), the sub CPU 121 shifts the processing to step S682. If not, the sub CPU 121 proceeds to step S700. Transfer processing to
In step S682, the sub CPU 121 performs a long opening effect process. Here, in order to inform the player that the second starting port 14 is opened for a long time (4.2 seconds) in the non-time-saving gaming state, a notification effect is executed.

In step S691, the sub CPU 121 checks whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a normal symbol determination command.
If the command stored in the receiving buffer is a normal symbol determination command (Yes in step S691), the sub CPU 121 shifts the processing to step S692. If the command is not a normal symbol determination command (No in step S691), step S700. Transfer processing to
In step S692, the sub CPU 121 stores the effect symbol data corresponding to the received ordinary symbol confirmation command and the symbol stop command for stopping and displaying the ordinary symbol effect symbol in the sub RAM 123 in order to stop and display the ordinary symbol effect symbol. A normal symbol fluctuation stop process to be set in the transmission buffer is performed.

In step S700, the sub CPU 121 determines whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a game state designation command.
If the command stored in the reception buffer is a game state designation command (Yes in step S700), the sub CPU 121 shifts the processing to step S701. Transfer processing to
In step S701, the sub CPU 121 sets a game state based on the received game state designation command in a game state storage area in the sub RAM 123.
In step S711, the sub CPU 121 checks whether the command stored in the reception buffer is an opening command.
If the command stored in the reception buffer is an opening command (Yes in step S711), the sub CPU 121 shifts the processing to step S712, and if not, (No in step S711), shifts the processing to step S721. .

In step S712, the sub CPU 121 performs a hit start effect pattern determination process for determining a hit start effect pattern. Specifically, the hit start effect pattern is determined based on the opening command, the determined hit start effect pattern is set in the effect pattern storage area, and the information of the determined hit start effect pattern is stored in the image control board 150 and the lamp control. In order to transmit the data to the board 140, data based on the determined winning start effect pattern is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 123.
In step S721, the sub CPU 121 confirms whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a special winning opening opening designation command indicating the start of a jackpot round game.
If the command stored in the receiving buffer is a special winning opening opening designation command (Yes in step S721), the sub CPU 121 shifts the processing to step S722, and if not, the processing is not a special winning opening opening command (No in step S721). ), And moves the process to step S731.

In step S722, the sub CPU 121 performs a round effect pattern determination process for determining a jackpot effect pattern. Specifically, the mid-round effect pattern is determined for each round to be started, based on the special winning opening opening designation command having information on the number of round games to be started. Then, the determined during-round effect pattern is set in the effect pattern storage area, and corresponding data is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 123 in order to transmit the information of the effect pattern to the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140. .
In step S731, the sub CPU 121 checks whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a round end designation command.
If the command stored in the reception buffer is a round end designation command (Yes in step S731), the sub CPU 121 shifts the processing to step S732. If not, the sub CPU 121 returns to step S741. Transfer processing to
In step S732, the sub CPU 121 performs a pause effect pattern determination process of determining an effect pattern between rounds.

In step S741, the sub CPU 121 checks whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is an ending command.
If the command stored in the reception buffer is an ending command (Yes in step S741), the sub CPU 121 shifts the process to step S742, and shifts the process to step S751 if not a ending command (No in step S741). .
In step S742, the sub CPU 121 performs a hit end effect pattern determination process for determining a hit end effect pattern. Specifically, a hit end effect pattern is determined based on the ending command, the determined hit end effect pattern is set in an effect pattern storage area, and information of the determined hit end effect pattern is stored in the image control board 150 and the lamp control. In order to transmit the data to the board 140, data based on the determined hit end effect pattern is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 123.

In step S751, the sub CPU 121 checks whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a special winning opening ball entry command.
If the command stored in the reception buffer is a special winning opening ball entry command (Yes in step S751), the sub CPU 121 shifts the processing to step S752, and if not, the processing is not a special winning opening ball entering command (No in step S751). ), And terminates the command analysis processing.
In step S752, the sub CPU 121 sets a special winning opening ball entry command in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 123 in order to transmit it to the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140.

<Direction input control processing>
FIG. 22 is a flowchart illustrating an effect input control process performed by the effect control board.
First, in step S831, the sub CPU 121 determines whether or not there is a valid effect button detection signal from the effect button detection switch 8a based on the effect button detection command from the lamp control board 140. If the sub CPU 121 determines that there is no effect button detection signal (No in step S831), the sub CPU 121 ends the process, and if it determines that there is an effect button detection signal (Yes in step S831), Move on to processing.

  In step S832, the sub CPU 121 determines whether or not the button operation effect executable flag = 01 is set in the storage area of the sub RAM 123. Here, if the button operation effect executable flag = 01 is not set (No in step S832), the sub CPU 121 ends the process, and if the button operation effect executable flag = 01 is set (step S832). (Yes in S832), the process proceeds to step S833.

  Note that the button operation effect execution enable flag determines whether or not the effect corresponding to the operation can be executed based on the fact that the button operation has been performed. "Indicates that it is possible to execute the effect corresponding to the operation. If the flag is" 00 ", it indicates that it is impossible to execute the effect corresponding to the operation. Is set in accordance with the start of the process, and the effect button 8 is operated, or the flag "00" is set when the effect button 8 is not operated and the operation effective period ends.

In step S833, the sub CPU 121 sets the button operation effect execution command in the transmission buffer. This command is a command for causing the image control board 150 to execute an effect corresponding to the operation of the effect button 8.
Here, the sub CPU 121 transmits the command set in the transmission buffer to the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140 in step S605 (see FIG. 19) after the effect input control processing. The image control board 150 operates the image display device 31 and the sound output device 34 based on the received command, and the lamp control board 140 operates the production accessory device 32 and the production lighting device 33 based on the received command. Let it.

Next, the image control board 150 will be described.
In the image control board 150, when a command for effect is received from the effect control board 120, the host CPU 151 reads out the audio output device control program from the host ROM 153 based on the received effect command, and outputs the audio output device 342. And the host CPU 151 reads the animation control program from the host ROM 153 and controls the image display on the image display device 31.

  Here, processing executed by the host CPU 151 in the image control board 150 will be described.

<Host CPU main processing>
FIG. 23 is a flowchart illustrating main processing by the image control board.
When power is supplied from the power supply board 170, a system reset occurs in the host CPU 151, and the host CPU 151 performs the following main processing.
First, in step S901, the host CPU 151 performs an initialization process. In this process, the host CPU 151 reads the main processing program from the host ROM 153 in response to power-on, and instructs various modules of the host CPU 151 and initial settings of the VDP 200.

In step S902, the host CPU 151 performs an effect pattern specification command analysis process for analyzing the effect pattern specification command (the command stored in the reception buffer of the host RAM 152) transmitted from the effect control board 120.
When the image control board 150 receives the command transmitted from the effect control board 120, a command reception interrupt process of the image control board 150 (not shown) occurs, and the received command is stored in the reception buffer. After that, the received command is analyzed in step S902.

The effect pattern specification command analysis process checks whether or not an effect pattern specification command (+ effect control command) is stored in the reception buffer. If the effect pattern designation command is not stored in the reception buffer, the process proceeds to step S903.
If an effect pattern specification command (+ effect control command) is stored in the reception buffer, a new effect pattern specification command is read, and one or more animation groups to be executed are determined based on the read effect pattern specification command. At the same time, an animation pattern is determined from each animation group. When the animation pattern is determined, the read effect pattern designation command is deleted from the transmission buffer.

In step S903, the host CPU 151 performs an animation control process. In this process, the addresses of various animation scenes are updated based on the "scene switching counter", "weight frame", and "frame counter" updated in step S921 described later and the animation pattern determined in step S902. I do.
In step S904, the host CPU 151 uses the display information (sprite identification number, display position, etc.) of one frame of the animation scene at the updated address in accordance with the priority (drawing order) of the animation group to which the animation scene belongs, and displays the display list. Is generated. Then, when the generation of the display list is completed, the host CPU 151 outputs the display list to the VDP 200. The display list output here is stored in the display list storage area 156a of the VRAM 156 via the CPU I / F 203 of the VDP 200.

In step S905, the host CPU 151 determines whether or not the FB switching flag is 01.
Here, as described later with reference to FIG. 24B, the FB switching flag is set to FB if the previous display list drawing has been completed at the V blank interrupt every 1/60 second (about 16.6 ms). The switching flag becomes 01. That is, in step S905, it is determined whether or not the previous drawing has been completed.
If the FB switching flag is 01 (Yes in step S905), the host CPU 151 shifts the processing to step S906. If the FB switching flag is 00 (No in step S905), the host CPU 151 waits until the FB switching flag becomes 01. do.

In step S906, the host CPU 151 sets the FB switching flag = 00 (turns off the FB switching flag), and moves the process to step S906.
In step S907, the host CPU 151 performs a drawing execution start process.
In this process, the drawing execution start data is set in the drawing register in order to instruct the VDP 200 to execute the drawing for the display list already output. That is, an instruction to execute drawing on the display list output in step S904 is issued.
Thereafter, the processing of steps S902 to S907 is repeatedly performed until the predetermined interrupt shown in FIG. 24 occurs.

<Image control board interrupt processing>
The interrupt processing of the image control board 150 will be described with reference to FIG.
The interrupt processing of the image control board 150 includes at least a drawing end interrupt processing performed by inputting a drawing end interrupt signal and a V blank interrupt processing performed by inputting a V blank interrupt signal. I have.

<Host CPU drawing end interrupt processing>
FIG. 24A is a flowchart illustrating a drawing end interrupt process performed by the image control board.
When drawing of a predetermined unit of frame (one frame) is completed, the VDP 200 outputs a drawing end interrupt signal to the host CPU 151 via the CPU I / F 203.
When receiving the drawing end interrupt signal from the VDP 200, the host CPU 151 executes a drawing end interrupt process.
In the drawing end interrupt process, in step S911, the host CPU 151 sets the drawing end flag = 01 (turns on the drawing end flag), and ends the current drawing end interrupt process. That is, the drawing end flag is turned on each time drawing is completed.

<Host CPU V blank interrupt processing>
FIG. 24B is a flowchart illustrating the V blank interrupt processing by the image control board.
The VDP 200 outputs a V blank interrupt signal (vertical synchronization signal) to the host CPU 151 via the CPU I / F 203 every 1/60 second (about 16.6 ms).
When receiving a V blank interrupt signal from the VDP 200, the host CPU 151 executes V blank interrupt processing.

In step S921, the host CPU 151 performs a process of updating various counters of “scene switching counter”, “wait frame”, and “frame counter”.
In step S922, the host CPU 151 determines whether or not the drawing end flag = 01. That is, it is determined whether or not the drawing of the frame of the predetermined unit has been completed.
If the drawing end flag is 01 (Yes in step S922), the host CPU 151 shifts the processing to step S923. If the drawing end flag is not 01 (No in step S922), the host CPU 151 ends the current V blank interrupt processing. I do. That is, even if the V blank interrupt signal is input, if the drawing is not completed, the processing after step S923 is not performed.
In step S923, the host CPU 151 sets the drawing end flag = 00 (turns off the drawing end flag).
In step S924, the host CPU 151 gives the memory controller 209 of the VDP 200 an instruction to switch between the “display frame buffer” and the “drawing frame buffer”.
In step S925, the host CPU 151 sets the FB switching flag = 01 (turns on the FB switching flag), cancels the standby state in step S905 (see FIG. 23), and ends the current V blank interrupt processing. I do.

Next, the outline of the lamp control board 140 will be briefly described.
When the lamp control board 140 receives the command for effect from the effect control board 120, it reads out the effect accessory device operation program based on the received effect command and controls the operation of the effect accessory device 32. At the same time, the control unit reads out the production lighting device control program based on the received production command, and controls the production lighting device 33 and the light guide 60.
In the lamp control board 140, when a command for an effect button is received from the image control board 150 via the effect control board 120, the effect button operation program is read out based on the received command for the effect button, and the effect button is read. 8 is controlled.

Hereinafter, effects performed in the gaming machine of the present embodiment and handling of various commands used to realize the effects will be described.
First, a description will be given of a variable effect pattern determination table for determining an effect performed in the gaming machine of the present embodiment.

<Variation effect pattern determination table>
FIGS. 25 to 27 are diagrams showing an example of a fluctuation effect pattern determination table based on the fluctuation pattern of the special symbol in the first special symbol display device 20 and the fluctuation pattern of the special symbol in the second special symbol display device 21. .
The “variable effect pattern determination table” refers to, for example, one variable effect pattern determination table from a plurality of variable effect pattern determination tables according to the current game state and the effect mode. An example of one of the determination tables will be described.
The effect mode is a mode in which, for example, the background, the background music, the options for the variable effect, and the like are different, and the mode can be shifted as appropriate in order to eliminate the monotonousness of the game during the game.

  The “fluctuation effect pattern” is a specific effect mode of effect means (image display device 31, effect accessory device 32, effect lighting device 33, sound output device 34) performed during the change of the special symbol. Say. For example, in the image display device 31, the variation mode of the effect symbol 35 is determined by the variation effect pattern.

Also, in the “simulated continuous production”, during the one-variation display of the special symbol, the production design 35 is temporarily stopped and then re-fluctuated once or more times, so that a plurality of fluctuation displays are simulated. It is a notice effect to be performed. It is considered that the greater the number of re-fluctuations, the higher the degree of expectation of a jackpot.
The “pseudo continuous production” can be executed before the normal reach (before reach is established) or during the normal reach, but as described later, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, when the “pseudo continuous production” is performed, the reach before the reach is established. "Simulated continuous production".
When the fluctuating effect pattern for performing the pseudo continuous effect is selected based on the effect pattern determination table, the number of re-variations (the number of steps) of the pseudo continuous effect is determined, for example, by using the effect table of FIG. 28 described below. decide.

  By the way, the “reach” in the present embodiment refers to a state in which a part of the combination of the effect symbols 35 that informs the transition to the special game is stopped and the other effect symbols 35 are displayed in a variable manner. . For example, when a combination of three-digit effect symbols 35 of “777” is set as a combination of effect symbols 35 for notifying the transition to the jackpot game, two effect symbols 35 are stopped and displayed at “7”. , A state in which the remaining effect symbols 35 are performing variable display.

As described with reference to the variation pattern determination tables in FIGS. 8 and 9, “reach” includes “normal reach”, “SP reach”, and “SPSP reach” as its modes.
“Normal reach” is a big hit in which two effect symbols 35 (left symbol and right symbol) are temporarily stopped in the left area and the right area in the display unit of the image display device 31 and the remaining one effect symbol 35 fluctuates in the central area. Has low expectations. As will be described later, during the “normal reach”, the effect symbol 35 is a symbol in which a decoration is added to the numeral symbol.
“SP reach” is a super reach having a higher expectation of winning a jackpot (a special game is executed) than the above “normal reach”, and mainly develops from “normal reach”.
The effect screen is changed to a special one, and the display mode of the effect symbol 35 also changes. For example, the decorative pattern 35 has no decoration, and has only a number pattern.
Further, “SPSP reach” is a reach in which a jackpot winning (special game is executed) expectation is higher than “SP reach”. It develops from "SP Reach" or directly from "Normal Reach". For example, an effect screen or movie different from “SP reach” is displayed.

The variation effect pattern determination tables shown in FIGS. 25 to 27 are configured such that the variation pattern designation command received from the main control board 110, the effect random number 1, and the variation effect pattern are associated with each other.
The sub CPU 121 acquires the effect random number 1 and refers to the variation effect pattern determination tables shown in FIGS. 25 to 27 to convert the variation pattern designation command received from the main control board 110 and the acquired effect random number 1 Based on the above, a fluctuation effect pattern is determined. Then, an effect pattern designation command corresponding to the determined variable effect pattern is transmitted to the host CPU 151 of the image control board 150.

The variable effect pattern table of FIG. 25 mainly defines a variable effect pattern that develops to reach normal reach, SP reach, and SPSP reach, and has a variable jackpot, and an accompanying announcement effect.
The variable effect pattern table shown in FIG. 26 mainly defines a variable effect pattern that develops to normal reach, SP reach, and SPSP reach and usually becomes a jackpot, and an accompanying preliminary effect.
The variable effect pattern table of FIG. 27 mainly defines a variable effect pattern that evolves into a normal reach, SP reach, and SPSP reach, and a notice effect accompanying the variable effect pattern.

  The variable effect patterns shown in the effect pattern determination tables of FIGS. 25 to 27 include those that perform one or both of the pseudo consecutive effects, the conversational advance effects, or those that do not perform any advance effects as the advance effects. is there.

The variable effect patterns specified in the variable effect pattern determination tables shown in FIGS. 25 to 27 and the contents of the effects will be described.
First, the case where the fluctuation pattern designation command received from the main control board 110 shown in FIG. 25 indicates the fluctuation patterns 1 and 21 will be described.
If the effect random number 1 is “0” to “49”, the variable effect pattern 1 is selected. For example, the fluctuating effect pattern 1 is an effect content that will be a probability change jackpot after executing the normal reach. In addition, a pseudo continuous effect is performed, and a conversation notice effect is not performed.
If the effect random number 1 is “50” to “99”, the variable effect pattern 2 is selected. For example, the fluctuating effect pattern 2 is an effect content that is a probability change jackpot after executing the normal reach. Neither the pseudo continuous production nor the conversation announcement production is performed.

A case will be described in which the fluctuation pattern designation command received from the main control board 110 shown in FIG. 25 indicates the fluctuation patterns 2-1 and 22-1.
If the effect random number 1 is “0” to “24”, the variable effect pattern 11 is selected. For example, the fluctuating effect pattern 11 is an effect content that develops to SP reach after executing the normal reach, and becomes a probable big hit. In addition, a pseudo continuous production and a conversation announcement production are performed.
If the effect random number 1 is “25” to “49”, the variable effect pattern 12 is selected.
For example, the fluctuating effect pattern 12 is an effect content that develops to SP reach after executing the normal reach, and becomes a probability change jackpot. In addition, a pseudo continuous effect is performed, and a conversation notice effect is not performed.
If the effect random number 1 is “50” to “74”, the variable effect pattern 13 is selected. For example, the fluctuating effect pattern 13 is an effect content that develops into SP reach after executing normal reach, and becomes a probability-change big hit. Also, a simulated continuous effect is not performed, but a conversation preview effect is performed.
If the effect random number 1 is “75” to “99”, the variable effect pattern 14 is selected. For example, the fluctuating effect pattern 14 is an effect content that develops to SP reach after executing the normal reach, and becomes a probable big hit. Neither the pseudo continuous production nor the conversation announcement production is performed.

A case will be described where the fluctuation pattern designation command received from the main control board 110 shown in FIG. 25 indicates the fluctuation patterns 2-2 and 22-2.
If the effect random number 1 is “0” to “24”, the variable effect pattern 21 is selected. For example, the fluctuating effect pattern 11 is an effect content that develops to SP reach after executing the normal reach, and becomes a probable big hit. In addition, a pseudo continuous production and a conversation announcement production are performed.
If the effect random number 1 is “25” to “49”, the variable effect pattern 22 is selected.
For example, the fluctuating effect pattern 12 is an effect content that develops to SP reach after executing the normal reach, and becomes a probability change jackpot. In addition, a pseudo continuous effect is performed, and a conversation notice effect is not performed.
If the effect random number 1 is “50” to “74”, the variable effect pattern 23 is selected. For example, the fluctuating effect pattern 13 is an effect content that develops into SP reach after executing normal reach, and becomes a probability-change big hit. Also, a simulated continuous effect is not performed, but a conversation preview effect is performed.
If the effect random number 1 is "75" to "99", the variable effect pattern 24 is selected. For example, the fluctuating effect pattern 14 is an effect content that develops to SP reach after executing the normal reach, and becomes a probable big hit. Neither the pseudo continuous production nor the conversation announcement production is performed.

A case will be described in which the fluctuation pattern designation command received from the main control board 110 shown in FIG. 25 indicates the fluctuation patterns 2-3 and 22-3.
If the effect random number 1 is “0” to “24”, the variable effect pattern 31 is selected. For example, the fluctuating effect pattern 11 is an effect content that develops to SP reach after executing the normal reach, and becomes a probable big hit. In addition, a pseudo continuous production and a conversation announcement production are performed.
If the effect random number 1 is “25” to “49”, the variable effect pattern 32 is selected.
For example, the fluctuating effect pattern 12 is an effect content that develops to SP reach after executing the normal reach, and becomes a probability change jackpot. In addition, a pseudo continuous effect is performed, and a conversation notice effect is not performed.
If the effect random number 1 is “50” to “74”, the variable effect pattern 33 is selected. For example, the fluctuating effect pattern 13 is an effect content that develops into SP reach after executing normal reach, and becomes a probability-change big hit. Also, a simulated continuous effect is not performed, but a conversation preview effect is performed.
If the effect random number 1 is “75” to “99”, the variable effect pattern 34 is selected. For example, the fluctuating effect pattern 14 is an effect content that develops to SP reach after executing the normal reach, and becomes a probable big hit. Neither the pseudo continuous production nor the conversation announcement production is performed.

A case will be described in which the fluctuation pattern designation command received from the main control board 110 shown in FIG. 25 indicates the fluctuation patterns 3-1 and 23-1.
If the random number for effect 1 is “0” to “11”, the variable effect pattern 41 is selected. For example, the fluctuating effect pattern 41 is an effect content that, after executing the normal reach, evolves into the SPSP reach via the SP reach and becomes a probable change jackpot. In addition, a pseudo continuous production and a conversation announcement production are performed.

If the effect random number 1 is “12” to “23”, the variable effect pattern 42 is selected. For example, the fluctuating effect pattern 42 is an effect content that, after executing the normal reach, evolves into the SPSP reach via the SP reach and becomes a probable big hit. In addition, a pseudo continuous effect is performed, and a conversation notice effect is not performed.
If the effect random number 1 is “24” to “35”, the variable effect pattern 43 is selected. For example, the fluctuating effect pattern 43 is an effect content that, after executing the normal reach, evolves into the SPSP reach via the SP reach and becomes a probable big hit. Also, a conversation announcement effect is performed without performing a pseudo continuous effect.

  If the effect random number 1 is “36” to “47”, the variable effect pattern 44 is selected. For example, the fluctuating effect pattern 44 is an effect content that develops to SPSP reach via SP reach after executing normal reach, and becomes a probable change jackpot. Neither pseudo continuous production nor conversation announcement production is performed.

If the random number for effect 1 is “48” to “59”, the variable effect pattern 45 is selected. For example, the fluctuating effect pattern 45 is an effect content that, after executing the normal reach, evolves into the SPSP reach without passing through the SP reach and becomes a probable change jackpot. In addition, a pseudo continuous production and a conversation announcement production are performed.
If the effect random number 1 is “60” to “71”, the variable effect pattern 46 is selected. For example, the fluctuating effect pattern 46 is an effect content that, after executing the normal reach, evolves into the SPSP reach without passing through the SP reach, resulting in a probable change jackpot. In addition, a pseudo continuous effect is performed, and a conversation notice effect is not performed.

  If the effect random number 1 is “72” to “83”, the variable effect pattern 47 is selected. For example, the variation effect pattern 47 is an effect content that, after executing the normal reach, evolves into the SPSP reach without passing through the SP reach, resulting in a probability change jackpot. Also, a conversation announcement effect is performed without performing a pseudo continuous effect.

  If the effect random number 1 is “84” to “99”, the variable effect pattern 48 is selected. For example, the fluctuating effect pattern 48 is an effect content that, after executing the normal reach, evolves into the SPSP reach without passing through the SP reach, resulting in a certain variation jackpot. Neither the pseudo continuous production nor the conversation announcement production is performed.

A case will be described in which the fluctuation pattern designation command received from the main control board 110 shown in FIG. 25 indicates the fluctuation patterns 3-2 and 23-2.
If the random number for effect 1 is “0” to “11”, the variable effect pattern 51 is selected. For example, the fluctuating effect pattern 51 is an effect content that, after executing the normal reach, evolves into the SPSP reach via the SP reach and becomes a probable big hit. In addition, a pseudo continuous production and a conversation announcement production are performed.

If the effect random number 1 is “12” to “23”, the variable effect pattern 52 is selected. For example, the fluctuating effect pattern 52 is an effect content that, after executing the normal reach, evolves into the SPSP reach via the SP reach and becomes a probable big hit. In addition, a pseudo continuous effect is performed, and a conversation notice effect is not performed.
If the effect random number 1 is “24” to “35”, the variable effect pattern 53 is selected. For example, the fluctuating effect pattern 53 is an effect content that develops into SPSP reach through SP reach after executing normal reach, and becomes a probable change jackpot. Also, a conversation announcement effect is performed without performing a pseudo continuous effect.

  If the effect random number 1 is “36” to “47”, the variable effect pattern 54 is selected. For example, the fluctuating effect pattern 54 is an effect content that, after executing the normal reach, evolves into the SPSP reach via the SP reach and becomes a probable change jackpot. Neither pseudo continuous production nor conversation announcement production is performed.

If the effect random number 1 is “48” to “59”, the variable effect pattern 55 is selected. For example, the fluctuating effect pattern 55 is an effect content that, after executing the normal reach, evolves into the SPSP reach without passing through the SP reach, resulting in a probability change jackpot. In addition, a pseudo continuous production and a conversation announcement production are performed.
If the effect random number 1 is “60” to “71”, the variable effect pattern 56 is selected. For example, the fluctuating effect pattern 56 is an effect content that, after executing the normal reach, evolves into the SPSP reach without passing through the SP reach, resulting in a probable change jackpot. In addition, a pseudo continuous effect is performed, and a conversation notice effect is not performed.

  If the effect random number 1 is “72” to “83”, the variable effect pattern 57 is selected. For example, the fluctuating effect pattern 57 is an effect content that, after executing the normal reach, evolves into the SPSP reach without passing through the SP reach, resulting in a probable change jackpot. Also, a conversation announcement effect is performed without performing a pseudo continuous effect.

  If the effect random number 1 is “84” to “99”, the variable effect pattern 58 is selected. For example, the fluctuating effect pattern 58 is an effect content that, after executing the normal reach, evolves into the SPSP reach without passing through the SP reach, resulting in a probable change jackpot. Neither the pseudo continuous production nor the conversation announcement production is performed.

A case will be described in which the fluctuation pattern designation command received from the main control board 110 shown in FIG. 25 indicates the fluctuation patterns 3-3 and 23-3.
If the random number for effect 1 is “0” to “11”, the variable effect pattern 61 is selected. For example, the fluctuating effect pattern 61 is an effect content that, after executing a normal reach, evolves into an SPSP reach via an SP reach and becomes a probability-change jackpot. In addition, a pseudo continuous production and a conversation announcement production are performed.

If the effect random number 1 is “12” to “23”, the variable effect pattern 62 is selected. For example, the fluctuating effect pattern 62 is an effect content that, after executing the normal reach, evolves into the SPSP reach via the SP reach and becomes a probable big hit. In addition, a pseudo continuous effect is performed, and a conversation notice effect is not performed.
If the effect random number 1 is “24” to “35”, the variable effect pattern 63 is selected. For example, the fluctuating effect pattern 63 is an effect content that, after executing the normal reach, evolves into the SPSP reach via the SP reach and becomes a probable change jackpot. Also, a conversation announcement effect is performed without performing a pseudo continuous effect.

  If the effect random number 1 is “36” to “47”, the variable effect pattern 64 is selected. For example, the fluctuating effect pattern 64 is an effect content that, after executing the normal reach, evolves into the SPSP reach via the SP reach and becomes a probability-change jackpot. Neither pseudo continuous production nor conversation announcement production is performed.

If the effect random number 1 is “48” to “59”, the variable effect pattern 65 is selected. For example, the fluctuating effect pattern 65 is an effect content that, after executing the normal reach, evolves into the SPSP reach without passing through the SP reach, resulting in a probability change jackpot. In addition, a pseudo continuous production and a conversation announcement production are performed.
If the effect random number 1 is “60” to “71”, the variable effect pattern 66 is selected. For example, the fluctuating effect pattern 66 is an effect content that, after executing the normal reach, evolves into the SPSP reach without passing through the SP reach, resulting in a probable change jackpot. In addition, a pseudo continuous effect is performed, and a conversation notice effect is not performed.

  If the effect random number 1 is “72” to “83”, the variable effect pattern 67 is selected. For example, the fluctuating effect pattern 67 is an effect content that, after executing the normal reach, evolves into the SPSP reach without passing through the SP reach, resulting in a probable big hit. Also, a conversation announcement effect is performed without performing a pseudo continuous effect.

  If the effect random number 1 is “84” to “99”, the variable effect pattern 68 is selected. For example, the fluctuating effect pattern 68 is an effect content that, after executing the normal reach, evolves into the SPSP reach without passing through the SP reach, resulting in a probable change jackpot. Neither the pseudo continuous production nor the conversation announcement production is performed.

  As shown in FIG. 25, when the fluctuation pattern designation command received from the main control board 110 indicates the fluctuation patterns 5 and 25, the fluctuation production is performed regardless of the value of the random number 1 for production 1 “0” to “99”. The pattern 71 is selected. The variable effect pattern 71 is an effect content indicating, for example, a small hit or a short hit.

As shown in FIG. 26, when the variation pattern designation command received from the main control board 110 indicates the variation patterns 6 and 26, the variation effect patterns 81 and 82 are selected.
These fluctuation effect patterns 81 and 82 are the contents of the effect that usually becomes a big hit after performing the same reach effect and the notice effect as the fluctuation effect patterns 1 and 2, respectively.
When the variation pattern designation command received from the main control board 110 indicates the variation patterns 7-1 and 27-1, the variation effect patterns 91, 92, 93 and 94 are selected.
The fluctuation effect patterns 91 to 94 are the contents of the effect which usually become a big hit after performing the same reach effect and the notice effect as the fluctuation effect patterns 11 to 14, respectively.

When the variation pattern designation command received from the main control board 110 indicates the variation patterns 7-2 and 27-2, the variation effect patterns 101, 102, 103, and 104 are selected.
The fluctuation effect patterns 101 to 104 are the contents of the effect which usually becomes a big hit after performing the same reach effect and the notice effect as the fluctuation effect patterns 21 to 24, respectively.
When the variation pattern designation command received from the main control board 110 indicates the variation patterns 7-3 and 27-3, the variation effect patterns 111, 112, 113, and 114 are selected.
The fluctuation effect patterns 111 to 114 are the contents of the effect which usually becomes a big hit after performing the same reach effect and the notice effect as the fluctuation effect patterns 31 to 34, respectively.

As shown in FIG. 26, when the fluctuation pattern designation command received from the main control board 110 indicates the fluctuation patterns 8-1, 28-1, the fluctuation effect patterns 121, 122, 123, 124, 125, 126, 127. , 128.
These fluctuating effect patterns 121 to 128 are the contents of the effect that usually becomes a big hit after performing the same reach effect and notice effect as the fluctuating effect patterns 41 to 48, respectively.

As shown in FIG. 26, when the variation pattern designation command received from the main control board 110 indicates the variation patterns 8-2 and 28-2, the variation effect patterns 131, 132, 133, 134, 135, 136, and 137. , 138.
These fluctuation effect patterns 131 to 138 are the effect contents which usually reach a jackpot after performing the same reach effect and notice effect as the fluctuation effect patterns 51 to 58, respectively.

As shown in FIG. 26, when the variation pattern designation command received from the main control board 110 indicates the variation patterns 8-3 and 28-3, the variation effect patterns 141, 142, 143, 144, 145, 146, and 147. , 148.
These fluctuation effect patterns 141 to 148 are the effect contents which usually become a jackpot after performing the same reach effect and notice effect as the fluctuation effect patterns 61 to 68, respectively.

As shown in FIG. 27, when the fluctuation pattern designation command received from the main control board 110 indicates the fluctuation pattern 10, the fluctuation effect pattern 151 is selected. The effect content of the fluctuation effect pattern 151 is, for example, a normal fluctuation effect (normal loss).
As shown in FIG. 27, when the fluctuation pattern designation command received from the main control board 110 indicates the fluctuation patterns 15 and 30, the fluctuation effect pattern 152 is selected. The effect content of the fluctuation effect pattern 92 is, for example, a shortened fluctuation effect (shortened loss).
When the variation pattern designation command received from the main control board 110 indicates the variation patterns 11 and 31, the variation effect patterns 161 and 162 are selected.
These fluctuating effect patterns 161 and 162 are the contents of effects that are lost after performing the same reach effect and notice effect as the fluctuating effect patterns 1, 2, 81 and 82.

As shown in FIG. 27, when the fluctuation pattern designation command received from the main control board 110 indicates the fluctuation patterns 12-1, 32-1, the fluctuation effect patterns 171, 172, 173, 174 are selected.
These fluctuating effect patterns 171 to 174 are the contents of effects that are lost after performing the same reach effect and notice effect as the fluctuating effect patterns 11 to 14, 91 to 94.

As shown in FIG. 27, when the fluctuation pattern designation command received from the main control board 110 indicates the fluctuation patterns 12-2 and 32-2, the fluctuation effect patterns 181, 182, 183, and 184 are selected.
These fluctuating effect patterns 181 to 184 are the contents of effects that are lost after performing the same reach effect and notice effect as the fluctuating effect patterns 21 to 24 and 101 to 104.
As shown in FIG. 27, when the variation pattern designation command received from the main control board 110 indicates the variation patterns 12-3 and 32-3, the variation effect patterns 191, 192, 193, and 194 are selected.
These fluctuating effect patterns 191 to 194 are effects that are lost after performing the same reach effect and notice effect as the fluctuating effect patterns 31 to 34 and 111 to 114.

In the case where the fluctuation pattern designation command received from the main control board 110 shown in FIG. 27 indicates the fluctuation patterns 13-1, 33-1, the fluctuation effect patterns 201, 202, 203, 204, 205, 206, 207, 208 Select
These fluctuating effect patterns 201 to 208 are the contents of effects that are lost after performing the same reach effect and notice effect as the fluctuating effect patterns 41 to 48 and 121 to 128.
When the variation pattern designation command received from the main control board 110 shown in FIG. 27 indicates the variation patterns 13-2 and 33-2, the variation effect patterns 211, 212, 213, 214, 215, 216, 217, and 218 Select
These fluctuating effect patterns 211 to 218 are effect contents that are lost after performing the same reach effect and notice effect as the fluctuating effect patterns 51 to 58 and 131 to 138.

When the variation pattern designation command received from the main control board 110 shown in FIG. 27 indicates the variation patterns 13-3 and 33-3, the variation effect patterns 221, 222, 223, 224, 225, 226, 227, and 228 Select
These fluctuating effect patterns 221 to 228 are the contents of effects that are lost after performing the same reach effect and notice effect as the fluctuating effect patterns 61 to 68 and 141 to 148.
Note that the effect pattern specifying commands are not only commands corresponding to the variable effect pattern, but also "effect pattern specifying commands corresponding to the customer waiting effect pattern", "effect pattern specifying commands corresponding to the hit start effect pattern", and "big hit effect". Various effect pattern specifying commands, such as an effect pattern specifying command corresponding to a pattern, and an effect pattern specifying command corresponding to a hit end effect pattern, are transmitted to the image control board 150.

FIG. 28 is a diagram illustrating an effect table for determining an execution mode of the pseudo continuous effect.
In the determination of the fluctuation effect pattern using the effect pattern determination tables of FIGS. 25 to 27, if an effect pattern for performing “pseudo continuous effect” is selected, how many times the fluctuation is performed using the effect table of FIG. Decide whether to perform "simulated continuous production".
In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, in the case of performing the “pseudo continuous production”, in the variable production that develops to the normal reach, the pseudo continuous production that performs re-variation once is performed, and in the variable production that develops to the SP reach and the SPSP reach, Pseudo continuous production that performs one or two re-fluctuations is performed.
Note that the number of steps of the “pseudo continuous production” and the like may not be separately determined using the production table, but may be defined in a variable production pattern.
In the variable effect pattern tables of FIGS. 25 and 26, among the variable effect patterns (variable effect patterns 1, 2, 81, and 82) which are the big hits from the normal reach, the variable effect pattern (variation When the effect patterns 1 and 81) are selected, a pseudo continuous effect of performing one re-variation during the normal reach is performed regardless of the value of the effect random number 2 from “0” to “99”.
Further, in the fluctuation effect pattern table of FIG. 27, among the fluctuation effect patterns (variation effect patterns 161 and 162) which change from the normal reach, the fluctuation effect pattern (variation effect pattern 161) which is determined to perform the pseudo continuous effect is determined. Also in the case of being selected, a pseudo consecutive effect of performing one re-variation during normal reach is performed regardless of the value of the effect random number 2 of “0” to “99”.

  In the fluctuation effect pattern tables of FIG. 25 and FIG. 26, the SP effect or the fluctuation effect pattern which becomes a big hit from the SPSP reach (variation effect patterns 11 to 14, 21 to 24, 31 to 34, 41 to 48, 51 to 58, 61 to 61) 68, 91 to 94, 101 to 104, 111 to 114, 121 to 128, 131 to 138, 141 to 148), variable effect patterns (variable effect patterns 11, 12, 21, 22, 31, 32, 41, 42, 45, 46, 51, 52, 55, 56, 61, 62, 65, 66, 91, 92, 101, 102, 111, 112, 121, 122, 125, 126, 131, 132, 135, 136, 141, 142, 145, 146) are selected, and the effect random number value 2 When "0" to "39" are selected, a pseudo continuous production in which re-variation is performed twice is performed. When "40" to "99" is selected, pseudo continuous production in which two re-variations are performed is performed. Done.

  In the fluctuation effect pattern table of FIG. 27, the SP effect or the fluctuation effect patterns (variation effect patterns 171 to 174, 181 to 184, 191 to 194, 201 to 208, 211 to 218, 221 to 228) which are lost from the SPSP reach are shown. Of these, variable effect patterns (variable effect patterns 171, 172, 181, 182, 191, 192, 201, 202, 205, 206, 211, 212, 215, 216, 221 and 222) which are determined to perform pseudo continuous effects , 225, 226) is selected, and when “0” to “59” is selected as the effect random number 2, a pseudo continuous effect of performing one re-variation is performed, and “60” is performed. When "99" is selected, a pseudo-sequence effect in which re-variation is performed twice is performed.

Hereinafter, an example of an effect performed in the gaming machine of the present embodiment will be described in detail.
In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, as a pre-reading advancement effect using the result of the preliminary determination, “beating advance notice effect”, “device advance notice effect”, “pre-reading conversation advance effect” and the like are mainly performed.

FIG. 29 to FIG. 33 are diagrams illustrating the flow of “beat notice” performed in the gaming machine of the present embodiment.
An overview of "Beating Notice" will be given. If a hold occurs during the change of the reach loss, and there is a hold determined to perform the “beat notice” in the prefetch lottery, the “beat notice” is started at the end of the change.
When a hold determined to perform “beat notice” occurs, if the fluctuation pattern of the change is equal to or greater than the reach, the pre-read result of the hold is SPSP reach, and if there is no big hit in the middle of the hold, the production success Make a "beat notice".
When the screen returns to the normal background after the reach loss, a predetermined accessory opens and closes in accordance with the beating sound of "dock-on" output from the audio output device 34, and the light emission of the light guide plate 60 spreads in a ripple shape (when stopped). This is called “beating performance. This starts“ beating notice ”). The beating sound continues to sound once it occurs.

When the “beating notice” is executed without satisfying the above-mentioned condition (the pre-reading result of the hold is SPSP reach), a failure effect in which the beat effect is not performed until the hold is performed.
In the fluctuation, at the end of the reach, the pending pre-reading result is confirmed, and it is determined whether or not “beat notice” is added. When “beat notice” is added, the pattern at the time of stop of change is switched.
After the reach loss, if the “beating at rest” performance is performed, the player may turn to SPSP reach, so that the player forgets the disappointment of the reach loss and pays attention to the hold. For such a purpose, “reach loss” is a trigger condition for “beat notice”.
Practically, it can be said that the continuous notice that the expectation increases when the “beating performance at the time of stop” continues over the fluctuations (by not ending with failure).

  In FIG. 29A, the effect symbol 35 is in a stopped state. In this state, for example, when a game ball wins in the first opening 13, the change icon 36 is displayed in the lower center of the image display device 31, and the change display starts as shown in FIG. Is done.

In FIG. 29 (c), the effect symbol 35 is in a reach state in which the left symbol and the right symbol are temporarily stopped at the same number. Then, between FIG. 29 (b) and FIG. 29 (c), for example, two game balls are won in the first starting port 13 and two special symbols are held, and the corresponding first holding icon 37a , The second hold icon 37b is displayed.
For example, of the two holding icons 37a and 37b displayed in FIG. 29 (c), it is determined that a “beat notice” is to be performed for the holding corresponding to the second holding icon 37b by satisfying the conditions described in detail below. Suppose you have been.

The “beating notice” is an effect that gives notice of the development to SPSP reach, and one of the conditions to be performed is that the notice target develops to SPSP reach.
Note that the second hold icon 37b is shown in a different form from the first hold icon 37a, but this does not mean a hold change indicating that a "beat notice" is performed. For convenience of explanation, only the display mode is changed and displayed.

In FIG. 29 (d), when the effect symbol 35 is temporarily stopped in a losing mode (reach losing), a beating sound of “dock-on” is output to the sound output device before the final stop of FIG. 29 (e) (for example, 25 frames before). In accordance with the output from, an accessory (not shown) opens and closes, and a “beating effect” is performed at the end of the fluctuation in which the light emission of the light guide plate 60 spreads in a ripple shape. This is the start of the “beat notice”.
The light emission of the rippled light guide plate 60 can be replaced by display on the image display device 31.
Note that, as described above, the “beating effect” is configured to occur 25 frames before the symbol is determined, and during this 25 frame period, the “beating notice” whose execution (start) is determined is not actually performed. Can't do on. Therefore, in such a case, the “beat notice” is not executed. That is, the "beat notice" has an executable period and an unexecutable period.

In FIG. 29 (f), the effect symbol 35 is fixed and stopped. In FIG. 29 (g), the next variable display of the effect symbol 35 is started. This variable display is a variable display corresponding to the hold related to the first hold icon 37a in FIG. 29 (f).
The first holding icon 37a in FIG. 29 (f) is shifted on the pedestal to become the change icon 36, and the holding icon 37b in FIG. 29 (f) is also shifted to the left to become the first holding icon 37a.

  With the start of the fluctuation, the above-mentioned “beat sound”, the opening and closing of the accessory, and the “beat effect” accompanied by the light emission of the light guide plate 60 are started again. The “beating effect” generated during the change (beating effect during the change) is a “beating effect at the time of stop” which is composed of a single beating sound or a rippled light emission of the light guide plate 60 performed at the end of the change in FIG. In contrast to this, the beating effect is such that a beating sound is continuously generated (“dock-dock-on”) and the light emission of the light guide plate 60 is repeated.

This fluctuation is a normal fluctuation that causes a loss without establishing a reach. In FIG. 29 (h), the left symbol and the right symbol are temporarily stopped at different numbers. Even at this point, the “pulsation during fluctuation” continues.
Immediately after that, in FIG. 29 (k), the effect symbol 35 was temporarily stopped in the lost symbol by temporarily stopping the middle symbol. At this time, the "beating effect at stop" performed in FIG. 29 (e) is performed, and the "beating effect" is not performed at the time of the fixed stop in FIG. 29 (l).

In order to distinguish between the “pulsation effect during fluctuation” performed up to FIG. 29 (h) and the “pulsation effect during stop” in FIG. A period in which the “pulsation effect” is not performed can be provided.
When the “pulsation at stoppage effect” is performed, the “pulsation notice (pulsation effect during fluctuation)” is continuously performed even in the next fluctuation.

In addition, as described above, the “beat notice” is an effect for announcing the development to the SPSP reach, but may be performed as a failure effect even if the reservation does not include the extension to the SPSP reach.
When there is no suspension for performing the SPSP reach, for example, in FIG. 29 (i), the “pulsation effect at the time of stop” is not performed, and in FIG. 29 (j), the symbol is fixed and stopped.

In FIG. 30 (a), the variable display has been started for the suspension to be notified (SPSP reach is performed). The first reservation icon 35a in FIG. 29 (l) shifts to a position on the pedestal to become the change icon 36. The “pulsation effect during fluctuation” is started, and in FIG. 30 (e), a reach mode is reached in which the left and right symbols temporarily stop at the same number. "Flicking during fluctuation" continues.
Thereafter, the variable display evolves into a pseudo-run during normal reach, or into SP reach or SPSP reach.
When this variation is a so-called loose loss (a loss that does not become a reach) as shown in FIG. 32, the “beating performance at stop” shown in FIG. 29 (k) is “gase”. That is, in FIG. 30 (b), the effect symbol 35 is temporarily stopped at an appearance where the left and right symbols are different, and in FIG. 30 (c), the intermediate symbol is temporarily stopped, and the effect symbol 35 is temporarily stopped in a non-reach loss mode. When stopping, the “beating at stop effect” is not performed, and the “beating notice” ends. The effect symbol 35 is fixed and stopped as it is in FIG.

FIG. 31 is a view illustrating a pseudo continuous effect performed in the gaming machine of the present embodiment.
In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the pseudo continuous production is described to be performed during the normal reach, but may be performed before the reach is established.
When the operation is performed during the normal reach, the state can be shifted from the state shown in FIG.

In the case of the pseudo continuous production in which the re-change is performed twice using the table of FIG. 28, the large production design 35 is a pseudo continuous production chance (for example, “4 including the special design” in FIG. 31A). After temporarily stopping with “”, “☆”, and “4”), a display indicating the start of the pseudo continuous production in FIG. 31), fluctuates again in FIG. 31 (c), temporarily stops at the pseudo continuous production chance in FIG. 31 (d), then fluctuates again in FIG. 31 (e), and Again) the reach mode.
In the case where the re-variation is performed up to the second time in this way, it is more than SP reach described with reference to FIG. If the pseudo continuous production is performed before the reach is established, the process may shift from FIG. 30 to the normal reach. During the pseudo continuous production shown in FIG. 31, the “pulsation production during fluctuation” is always continued.

FIG. 32 is a diagram illustrating an SP reach effect and a fluctuation display during the SPSP reach effect.
In FIG. 32 (a), the effect symbol 35 (right symbol, left symbol) is in a mode without decoration (second mode), and moves to the left and right sides of the upper end of the image display device 31 (transition effect). SP reach production starts.

As an example, the SP reach production is a production in which a samurai as the own character CH1 captures a demon as the enemy character CH2, and it is suggested that a successful performance will result in a big hit.
In the present embodiment, the case where "beat notice" for predicting the development to SPSP reach is performed, and in the case of winning a jackpot in SP reach, or the case of losing in SP reach, In the first place, the "beating advance notice" is not performed by the processing described in FIG.

In FIG. 32 (b), the own character CH1 and the enemy character CH2 are presented, and a caption such as “Capture the demon!” Is displayed.
In the production pattern that evolves into SPSP reach, for example, in FIG. 32C, a display indicating that the production has failed (“Demon is not good!”) Is made, and the production design 35 is temporarily stopped in a losing manner. In FIG. 32D, the own character CH1 and the enemy character CH2 are not displayed.

  Then, the effect symbol 35 changes again and does not develop into SPSP reach in FIG. 32 (e). 32C and 32D are not necessarily required, but with the development of the SPSP reach shown in FIG. 32E, the "pulsation during fluctuation" in FIG. It ends, and the “beat notice” ends as “success”.

More simply, the beating notice of the present embodiment will be described together with a timing chart showing the progress of the effect.
FIG. 33 is a diagram illustrating a timing chart of a beating notice (success, failure) of the present embodiment.
FIG. 33A is a diagram illustrating an example of a timing chart of a beating notice that ends as success.
In the variation of the symbol performed in a state where there is a hold to evolve to the SPSP reach, if the reach is lost at the time (a), the time (b) 25 frames before the symbol is determined at the time (c), the "beating performance at stop" (The beating sound and the ripple-like display are performed as a single “Dock-On”) ”.

If the next variation is a variation that results in a loss or a loss in a normal reach, during the variation, “Pulsing during variation (pulsation sound and ripple-like display are performed in succession with“ dock undock ”)” Is performed continuously.
Then, at the time point (d), when the middle symbol of the symbol is stopped, "stopping beat effect (beat sound and ripple-like display are performed in a single shot as" dock-on ")" is performed.
If the next change is a change that evolves to the SPSP reach, during this change, the “pulsation effect during the change (pulsation sound and ripple-like display are performed continuously with“ dock undock ”)” is continued. Then, when the SPSP reach is reached, the beating notice is terminated.
The beating notice ends by the SPSP reach as a specific production.

FIG. 33B is a diagram showing an example of a timing chart of a beating notice of failure.
There is no suspension that develops to SPSP reach, no suspension that develops to SP reach, and the beating notice ends with the second suspension that loses below normal reach. (Do twice) pattern.
When the reach is lost at the time point (a) in the fluctuation of the symbol, the “stopping beat effect” is performed at the time point (b) 25 frames before the symbol determination at the time point (c).

During the next change, the “pulsation effect during the change (the display of the beat sound and the ripples is performed in succession with“ dock-dock-on ”)” is continuously performed.
Then, at the time (d), when the middle symbol of the symbol is stopped, a “beating effect at stop” is performed.
Further, in the next fluctuation, the “pulsation during fluctuation” is continuously performed, and the “pulsation at stop” is not performed when the middle symbol is stopped at the time (f), thereby ending the advance notice of failure.

FIG. 33C is a diagram showing another example of the timing chart of the beating notice of failure.
There is no suspension that extends to SPSP reach, no suspension that develops to SP reach, and the beating notice ends with the first suspension that loses below the normal reach. (Performed only once).
In the variation of the symbol, if the reach is lost at the time (a), at the time (b) 25 frames before the symbol determination at the time (c), the stop-time beating effect (the beating sound and the ripple display are single-shot as "dock-on") Is performed in).
During the next change, the beating sound effect during the change (the beating sound and the ripple-like display are performed continuously with “dock-dock-on”) is continuously performed.
Then, when the middle symbol is stopped at the time point (f) of the change, the beating notice is ended by not performing the beating effect at the time of stopping (the beating sound and the ripple-like display are performed as a single “dock-on”).

[Device Notice Direction]
FIG. 34 is a diagram illustrating the flow of the “device announcement effect” performed in the gaming machine of the present embodiment.
The outline of “device announcement effect” will be outlined.
When the “device” symbol advance notice occurs due to a change before the prefetching effect, and when the device symbol stops, the state changes to device hold (prefetching) (device announcement effect). Thereafter, when the fluctuation that is the target of the prefetching is started, an effect using the “device” that is the target of the prefetching notice is started. Here, “device” is an effect button.
The star image is thrown by the operation button operation (when no operation is performed, a predetermined time has elapsed), and when the star image returns, the display change of the variable icon occurs (blue, green, red).
The longer the throw distance of the thrown star image (short distance, middle distance, long distance) and the slower the return of the star image (the longer the staging time), the higher the chance (higher jackpot expectation). The color of the returned star image tends to be a color with higher expectations.

In FIG. 34A, the effect symbol 35 is in a stopped state. At this time, for example, two game balls are won in the first starting port 13 and two special symbols are held, and the corresponding first holding icon 37a and second holding icon 37b are displayed. .
In FIG. 34B, the change related to the first hold icon 37a is started, the first hold icon 37a shifts to the change icon 36, and the second hold icon 37b changes to the eleventh hold icon.

In FIG. 34 (c), the effect symbol 35 is in the reach state where the left symbol and the right symbol are temporarily stopped at the same number. Then, in FIG. 34 (d), a “device symbol” D representing the effect button 8 appears from above as a middle symbol and attempts to stop with the left and right symbols.
As shown in FIG. 34 (h), when the device symbol D disappears downward without stopping, the device announcement effect has failed. As will be described later, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 34 (i) in the extra party fluctuation in the prefetching target, the effect symbol 35 is temporarily stopped with the normal loss symbol, and the effect symbol 35 in FIG. 35 (j). Stops.

  In FIG. 34 (e), when the device symbol D is stopped together with another effect symbol, the effect symbol 35 is temporarily stopped at a specific number as shown in FIG. 34 (f), and the device symbol D is the first symbol. Combined with the suspension icon 37a, the first suspension icon 37a becomes "device suspension" d. Then, in FIG. 34 (g), the effect symbol 35 is fixed and stopped.

As shown in FIG. 35A, the device suspension icon d shifts to the variable icon. Then, the fluctuation related to the device hold icon d is started.
After the start of the fluctuation, as shown in FIG. 35 (b), an instruction is given that “press a button and throw a star!”.
The button mentioned here is nothing more than a production button displayed as the device hold icon d.
When the predetermined time has elapsed or when the player operates the effect button 8, an effect in which the star image S is thrown is performed as shown in FIG. 35 (c).
As shown in FIG. 35D, after a lapse of a predetermined time, the star image S returns to the base of the variable icon and is displayed in a predetermined color.
Then, as shown in FIG. 35 (d), the effect symbol 35 becomes a reach mode, and develops to SP reach or SPSP reach.
Alternatively, when the fluctuation is determined to perform the zone effect, the thrown star image S does not return, and the zone effect is started in FIG. 35 (f).
In the zone effect, the band display indicating that the zone effect is performed, the background screen is changed, the decoration of the effect design is changed, etc. This is a production that suggests high expectations. In the case of performing a symbol change according to a change pattern for performing a reach effect with a high degree of expectation, execution of a zone effect can be selected.

As an example, as shown in FIG. 35 (d-1), the star image S flies over a short distance (short time) and returns as the blue changing icon. In addition, as shown in FIG. 35 (d-2), the airplane flies over a medium distance (medium time) and returns as the green fluctuation icon. Alternatively, the star image S flies over a long distance (long time) and returns as the red changing icon.
The longer the flight distance and the slower it returns, the higher the expectation is.
In the device announcement effect, the change to the device provocation and the device suspension in FIG. 34 suggests the effect indicating the degree of expectation.

Note that, as shown in FIG. 36, after the flight of the star image S, the returned icon that has returned and changed its display can further change the display mode in a subsequent change.
The display change of the fluctuating icon shown in FIG. 36 is merely an example, but, for example, after the transition effect of FIG. 36 (a), it evolves into SP reach shown in FIG. Also in FIG. 36 (c) and FIG. 36 (d), the jackpot or the loss remains in blue, or the jackpot or the loss remains in blue even in the SPSP reach.
Alternatively, it becomes green during the SP reach of FIGS. 36 (f) and 36 (g) and becomes a jackpot or a loss as it is, or it becomes a SPSP reach of FIG. Then, it changes to red and becomes a jackpot or a loss, and further changes from red to gold and becomes a jackpot or a loss.

In the device announcement effect and the subsequent effect of the change, what changes according to the flight distance of the star image is the degree of expectation of the pending change, which is the same as the degree of expectation of the jackpot has changed .
Even if it starts from the same effect of skipping a star image, the jackpot expectation degree changes depending on the execution time of the effect.
This is a series of effects starting from the stop of the device design and the change to the device hold in the previous change, and the effect of throwing a star image from the change to the device hold is started at the time of the loss that does not reach the reach.

  In addition, the device can be put on hold and the weak notice (blue hold) or the strong notice (red hold) of the same system can be used, and it can be developed into a different strong notice (zone notice). For example, as described above, instead of the star image thrown in response to the change to the device suspension being returned and changing to the fluctuating icon, the star image does not return while flying and is completely different. May evolve into notice (zone, mode).

[Pre-reading conversation notice]
FIG. 37 is a diagram illustrating a flow of a normal “conversation notice” performed in the gaming machine of the present embodiment.
In FIG. 37A, the effect symbol 35 is in a stopped state. In this state, for example, when a game ball wins in the first opening 13, the change icon 36 is displayed in the lower center of the image display device 31, and the change display is started as shown in FIG. I do.
If this change is a change that is determined to be “conversation notice”, the content of the conversation notice is determined based on the conversation table.
In FIG. 37 (c), a title portion which is the first half of "conversation 1" is displayed based on the determined content. For example, there is a chapter indicating a chapter of a story such as the episode XX.

Then, the dialogue part which is the latter half part of “conversation 1” is displayed. This is, for example, a line uttered by the own character CH1, and is composed of words such as "What should I do ...".
Corresponding to "conversation 1", the part of "conversation 2" selected based on the conversation table is displayed.
For example, in FIG. 37 (e), “conversation 2” having the phrase “reach or...

In FIG. 37 (f), "conversation 2" having the phrase "reach or more" indicating development to reach or more is performed.
In FIG. 37 (g), “conversation 2” having the phrase “SP reach or more” indicating development to SP reach or more is performed.
In FIG. 37 (h), "conversation 2" having the phrase "SPSP reach or more" indicating development to SPSP reach or more is performed.
If "conversation 2" is not performed after FIG. 37 (d), this fluctuation is lost.
After “conversation 2” in FIGS. 37 (e) to 37 (h), in any case, a jackpot or a loss occurs and the change ends.

FIG. 38 is a diagram illustrating the flow of “read ahead conversation notice” performed in the gaming machine of the present embodiment.
In FIG. 38A, the effect symbol 35 is in a stopped state. At this time, for example, two game balls are won in the first starting port 13 and two special symbols are held, and the corresponding first holding icon 37a and second holding icon 37b are displayed. .
In FIG. 38 (b), the change related to the first hold icon 37a is started, the first hold icon 37a shifts to the change icon 36, and the second hold icon 37b changes to the eleventh hold icon.
While the normal “conversation notice” shown in FIG. 37 is an effect that suggests the degree of expectation of the change, the “read-ahead conversation notice” is used to suggest the preliminary determination result of the hold to be pre-read, It is a notice effect performed by the change before that.

As will be described in detail later, “conversation 1” indicating the degree of expectation of “weak”, “medium”, and “strong” of the next fluctuation based on the result of the preliminary determination is replaced with the normal “conversation 1” in FIG. Will be displayed.
If it is determined that the pre-reading conversation notice of “weak” is to be given, the title part of “weak” (“suspicious fluctuation”) is displayed as conversation 1 in (c-1), and then in (d-1). The line of "weak"("what??") is displayed.
At this time, the window in the serif part is of the same color as the normal one.
If it is determined that a pre-reading conversation notice of “medium” is to be performed, the title part of “medium” (“secret of next fluctuation”) is displayed in (c-2), and then “medium” in (d-2). Is displayed ("What happened?"). At this time, the window in the serif portion is a red window indicating a high degree of expectation.
In the pre-read lottery, if it is determined to replace “strong” with “conversation 1”, the title part (“feelings”) of “strong” is displayed in (c-3), and then in (d-3). The "medium" line ("Have a try!") Is displayed. At this time, the window in the serif portion is a gold window indicating a higher degree of expectation.

Thereafter, in the part of "conversation 2", the same content as the normal "conversation notice" in FIG. 37 indicating the degree of expectation of the change is displayed.
That is, for example, in FIG. 38 (e), “conversation 2” having the phrase “reach may be.
In FIG. 38 (f), “conversation 2” having the phrase “reach or more” suggesting development beyond reach is displayed.
In FIG. 38 (g), “conversation 2” having the phrase “SP reach or more” suggesting development to SP reach or more is displayed.
In FIG. 38 (h), “conversation 2” having the phrase “SPSP reach or more” suggesting development to SPSP reach or more is displayed.
If “conversation 2” is not performed after FIG. 38 (d), this fluctuation is lost.
After "conversation 2" in FIGS. 38 (e) to 38 (h), in any case, the fluctuation ends with a jackpot or a loss.

FIG. 39 is a flowchart illustrating a process for selecting a prefetch announcement effect performed in the gaming machine of the present embodiment.
Note that the processing described in FIG. 39 is a subroutine of the prefetch notice effect determination processing that is performed when the start winning designation command is received in FIG. 20 (when a hold is generated).
In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the same pre-reading notice is controlled so as not to be simultaneously executed in an overlapping manner. In particular, for example, a beating notice performed over a plurality of fluctuations, if a beating notice is given for a held SPSP reach that occurs earlier even if a hold that results in a loss in SPSP reach occurs continuously, No beating notice will be given for the suspension of the next SPSP reach.
However, for the same hold, different prefetch notice effects may be performed in duplicate.
In step S1001, the sub CPU 121 determines whether or not the “beating notice” is currently being executed.
If it is determined that the beating notice is currently being executed (Yes in step S1001), the sub CPU 121 shifts the processing to step S1011 without determining whether or not the beating notice is executed. That is, the beating notice is not performed. The gaming machine of the present embodiment does not permit a plurality of beating notices to be repeatedly performed for different holdings.

If it is determined that the beating notice is not currently being executed (No in step S1001), the sub CPU 121 determines in step S1002 whether or not there is a time of 25 frames or more before the symbol confirmation stop of the fluctuation.
If it is determined that there is no time of 25 frames or more before the change symbol is stopped (No in step S1002), the sub CPU 121 shifts the processing to step S1011 without determining whether or not to execute the beating notice. That is, the beating notice is not performed.

When it is determined that there is a time of 25 frames or more before the symbol determination of the change is stopped (Yes in step S1002), the sub CPU 121 determines in step S1003 whether the change becomes a reach loss. If it is not a reach loss (No in step S1003), that is, if the fluctuation is a loss (normal fluctuation) or a big hit, the process proceeds to step S1011 without determining whether or not to execute a beating notice. That is, the beating notice is not performed.
The beating notice is intended to enhance the interest of the game by turning the player's feeling of "sorry" at the time of the reach loss to the next change or later.
Therefore, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the beating notice is not started when the player loses the feeling of disappointment or a big hit.

If it is determined in step S1003 that the change is reach loss (Yes in step S1003), the sub CPU 121 determines in step S1004 whether the preceding hold has a jackpot.
If it is determined that there is a jackpot in the preceding hold (Yes in step S1004), the sub CPU 121 shifts the processing to step S1011 without determining whether or not to execute the beating notice. That is, the beating notice is not performed.
If it is determined that there is no big hit in the preceding hold (No in step S1004), it means that the condition premised on executing the “beating notice” is satisfied.
The sub CPU 121 performs a process of determining whether or not to perform “beat notice” in step S1005. This determination is made using a beating notice effect execution determination lottery table.

FIG. 40 is a view showing a beating notice effect execution determination lottery table.
A case where the winning information indicates a loss will be described.
When the winning information indicates a normal fluctuation (normal loss), a “beating effect” of failure is executed with a probability of 2%.
When the winning information indicates a loss from the normal reach, the “beat notice” is not executed.
If the winning information indicates a loss from the SP reach, the "beat notice" is not executed.
If the winning information indicates a loss from the SPSP Reach 1 or 2, a “beat notice” of success is executed with a probability of 10%.
If the winning information indicates a loss from SPSP Reach 3, a “beat notice” of success is executed with a probability of 10%.

A case where the winning information indicates a jackpot will be described.
When the winning information indicates a jackpot from the normal reach, the “beat notice” is not executed.
When the winning information indicates a jackpot from SP reach, the "beat notice" is not executed.
If the winning information indicates a jackpot from SPSP Reach 1 or 2, a "beat notice" of success is executed with a probability of 20%.
If the winning information indicates a jackpot from SPSP Reach 3, a “beat notice” of success is executed with a probability of 20%.

Returning to the description of FIG. 29, as a result of the lottery using the beating notice announcement performance determination lottery table, when it is determined that “beating notice” of success or failure is performed (Yes in step S1005), the sub CPU 121 proceeds to step S1006. A beating notice setting process is executed.
The beating notice setting process executes “stopping beating effect” at the end of the fluctuation, and performs “beating effect during fluctuating” and “stopping beating effect” during suspension until it is determined that the beating notice is made. Execute and send a "beat notice" execution instruction command to the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140 to instruct to execute the "beating effect during fluctuation" until the SPSP reach reaches the suspension determined to perform the beat notice. This is the processing to be performed.

As described above, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, in particular, regarding the beating notice effect, even if the variation pattern (winning information) that can execute it is read in advance as shown in the table of FIG. In the first place, in the case where it is impossible to execute the “beat notice”, the “beat notice” is not executed.
The specific condition is that the determination result of step S1001 is Yes, that the determination result of step S1002 is No, that the determination result of step S1003 is No, that the determination result of step S1004 is Yes, It is. If any one of these conditions is satisfied, the “beat notice” is not executed.

In the processing described above, when these conditions are satisfied, the beating announcement effect is not executed by not performing the lottery itself using the beating announcement effect execution determination lottery table in step S1005. That is, when the above-mentioned condition that the execution of the “beating notice” is impossible is satisfied, the lottery itself is skipped and the “beating notice” is not executed.
The present invention is not limited to this. By reading the “Pulse advance notice production execution determination lottery table” of FIG. I can do it.
Alternatively, even when any of the conditions of steps S1001 to S1004 is satisfied, the effect control board 120 performs the lottery itself in step S1005 and does not execute the “beating notice” regardless of the lottery result (step S1006). The beating notice setting process may not be performed).

Alternatively, even when any of the conditions of steps S1001 to S1004 is satisfied, the effect control board 120 performs the lottery itself in step S1005, performs the beating notice setting process in step S1006, and issues a “betting notice” execution instruction. The command is also transmitted to the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140.
Then, when any of the above conditions is satisfied, the image control board 150 or the lamp control board 140 may not execute the instructed “beat notice”.

The above idea is not limited to the “beating notice”, but can be applied to all notice effects. If the conditions that make it impossible to execute the notice
(1) Do not perform the lottery using the announcement drawing lottery table,
(2) Use the zero table with no winning value to never win the notice effect. (3) Run the notice effect as usual. Do not send the substrate 140,
(4) As usual, the instruction command is transmitted to the image control board 150 or the lamp control board 140 regardless of the lottery result by the lottery table of the announcement effect, and the image control board 150 or the lamp control board 140 ignores the instruction command.
With the above control, the announcement effect can be prevented from being executed.

Next, the sub CPU 121 determines whether or not to execute another notice effect.
In step S1011, the sub CPU 121 determines whether or not the number of holdings has become two or more by receiving the start winning designation command (holding has occurred).
When the number of suspensions becomes two or more (Yes in step S1011), the sub CPU 121 determines in step S1012 whether to perform “device notice”.
This determination is made using a device announcement effect execution lottery table.

FIG. 41 is a diagram showing a device announcement effect execution lottery table.
A case where the winning information indicates a jackpot will be described.
When the winning information indicates a jackpot from the normal reach, the “device notice” is executed with a probability of 8%.
If the winning information indicates a big hit from SP Reach 1 or 2, "device notice" is executed with a probability of 10%.
If the winning information indicates a jackpot from SP Reach 3, "device notice" is executed with a probability of 12%.
If the winning information indicates a jackpot from SPSP Reach 1 or 2, "device notice" is executed with a probability of 13%.
If the winning information indicates a jackpot from SPSP Reach 3, "device notice" is executed with a probability of 15%.
If the winning information indicates a jackpot from the zone effect, the “device notice” is executed with a probability of 15%.
The case where the target winning information of the hold indicates a loss will be described.
When the winning information indicates a normal fluctuation (normal loss), the “device notice” is not executed.
When the winning information indicates a loss from the normal reach, the “device notice” is executed with a probability of 10%.
If the winning information indicates a loss from SP Reach 1 or 2, the “device notice” is executed with a probability of 8%.
If the winning information indicates a loss from SP reach 3, "device notice" is executed with a probability of 8%.
If the winning information indicates a loss from the SPSP Reaches 1 and 2, "device notice" is executed with a probability of 5%.
When the winning information indicates a loss from SPSP Reach 3, "device notice" is executed with a probability of 5%.
When the winning information indicates a loss from the zone effect, the “device notice” is executed with a probability of 2%.

Returning to the description of FIG. 39, when it is determined in step S1012 that the device announcement is to be performed (Yes in step S1012), the sub CPU 121 performs the device announcement effect setting process in step S1013.
The device announcement effect setting process is a process for determining the device announcement winning effect mode based on the mode determination table.

FIG. 42 is a diagram showing a mode determination table at the time of winning a device notice.
A case where the winning information indicates a jackpot will be described.
If the winning information indicates that a normal reach is a big hit, the thrown star image changes to a blue fluctuating icon after flying a short distance with a probability of 8.5%, and has a medium probability of 10% with a probability of 10%. After flying a distance, the icon changes to the blue one, and with a probability of 0.5%, after flying a long distance, the icon changes to a blue one.
When the winning information indicates that the SP reach 1 to 2 is a big hit, the thrown star image changes to the blue changing icon after flying a short distance with a probability of 5%, and has a probability of 5% Changes to the green icon after flying a short distance, changes to blue with a 7% probability, changes to the blue icon after flying a medium distance, and has a 7% probability of green after flying a medium distance. At a probability of 9%, it changes to the blue changing icon after flying a long distance, and at a 9% probability, it changes to the green changing icon after flying a long distance.

  If the winning information indicates that the SP Reach 3 is a big hit, the thrown star image changes to a blue fluctuating icon after flying a short distance with a probability of 3%. After flying a distance, the icon changes to green, and with a 7% probability, after flying a medium distance, it changes to a blue icon, and with a 9% probability, the icon changes to green after a medium distance. It changes to a fluctuating icon, changes to the blue fluctuating icon after flying a long distance with a probability of 12%, and changes to a green fluctuating icon after flying a long distance with a probability of 15%.

If the winning information indicates that the SPSP reach 1 or 2 will be a big hit, the thrown star image changes to a blue fluctuating icon after flying a short distance with a probability of 3% and has a probability of 5% , After a short distance, it changes to a green fluctuating icon, and with a 7% probability, after a short distance, it changes to a red fluctuating icon. Also, with a probability of 3%, it changes to the blue fluctuating icon after flying medium distance, with a 7% probability, it changes to a green fluctuating icon after flying medium distance, and with a 9% probability, After flying a medium distance, the icon changes to red.
Also, with a probability of 10%, it changes to the blue fluctuating icon after flying a long distance, with a 15% probability, changes to a green fluctuating icon after a long flight, and with a 17% probability, After flying a long distance, the icon changes to red.

If the winning information indicates that the SPSP Reach 3 will be a big hit, the thrown star image changes to a blue fluctuating icon after flying a short distance with a probability of 0.1%, and changes to a 0.5% There is a probability that after flying a short distance, the icon changes to green, and with a probability of 1%, the icon changes to red after flying a short distance. In addition, with the probability of 0.1%, after flying the middle distance, it changes to the blue variation icon, and with the probability of 1%, after flying the middle distance, it changes to the green variation icon and the probability of 5% Then, after flying a medium distance, the icon changes to the red fluctuation icon. In addition, with a probability of 0.1%, after flying a long distance, the icon changes to blue, and with a probability of 10%, after flying a long distance, the icon changes to green, and a probability of 30% Then, after flying a long distance, the icon changes to the red fluctuation icon.
When the winning information indicates that a zone effect can be performed, the change to the variable icon is not performed, and the zone effect is performed.

A case where the winning information indicates a loss will be described.
If the winning information indicates a loss from a normal reach, the thrown star image will change to a blue fluctuating icon after flying a short distance with a probability of 30%, and change the medium distance with a probability of 10%. After the flight, the icon changes to the blue changing icon. With a probability of 0.1%, the icon changes to the blue changing icon after flying a long distance.
If the winning information indicates a loss from SP Reach 1 or 2, the thrown star image changes to a blue fluctuating icon after flying a short distance with a probability of 17%, and with a probability of 10% , After flying a short distance, it changes to the green fluctuating icon, with a 10% probability, after flying for a medium distance, it changes to a blue fluctuating icon, and with a 7% probability, after flying a medium distance, green The icon changes to blue with a probability of 0.5% after flying a long distance, and the icon changes green after flying a long distance with a probability of 0.1% Changes to

  When the winning information indicates that the SP reach 3 is lost, the thrown star image changes to a blue fluctuating icon after flying a short distance with a probability of 10%, and changes to a short floating icon with a probability of 5%. After flying a distance, the icon changes to green, and with a 4% probability, after flying a medium distance, the icon changes to blue. With a 3% probability, the icon changes to green. It changes to a fluctuating icon, changes to a blue fluctuating icon after flying a long distance with a probability of 1%, and changes to a green fluctuating icon after flying a long distance with a probability of 0.1%.

If the winning information indicates that the SPSP reach 1 or 2 is lost, the thrown star image changes to a blue fluctuating icon after flying a short distance with a probability of 5%, and with a probability of 1% , After flying a short distance, the icon changes to green, and with a probability of 0.1%, the icon changes to red after flying a short distance. In addition, with a probability of 3%, the icon changes to the blue change icon after flying the middle distance, and with a 1% probability, changes to the green change icon after flying the middle distance, and a probability of 0.1% After flying a medium distance with, the icon changes to the red fluctuation icon.
In addition, with a probability of 1%, it changes to the blue fluctuating icon after flying a long distance, and with a probability of 0.1%, it changes to a green fluctuating icon after flying a long distance, 0.1% With a probability of, after flying a long distance, it changes to the red fluctuation icon.

If the winning information indicates a loss from SPSP Reach 3, the thrown star image changes to a blue fluctuating icon after flying a short distance with a probability of 7%, and changes to a short-lived icon with a probability of 2%. After flying a distance, the icon changes to green, and with a probability of 0.1%, the icon changes to red after flying a short distance. In addition, with the probability of 5%, after flying the middle distance, it changes to the blue variation icon, and with the probability of 1%, after flying the middle distance, it changes to the green variation icon and the probability of 0.1% Then, after flying a medium distance, the icon changes to the red fluctuation icon. In addition, with a probability of 1%, the icon changes to the blue change icon after flying a long distance, and with a probability of 0.5%, changes to a green change icon after flying a long distance, 0.1% With a probability of, after flying a long distance, it changes to the red fluctuation icon.
When the winning information indicates that a zone effect can be performed, the change to the variable icon is not performed, and the zone effect is performed.

  As can be seen from FIG. 42, the longer the star image flies over a long distance, the more likely it is to change to the red-reservation with high expectation, and the more likely it is to develop a reach with high jackpot expectation. Conversely, the shorter the star image flies over a short distance, the more likely it is to change to a low-reserved blue reserve and the less likely it is to develop a reach with a high jackpot expectation.

FIG. 43 is a diagram illustrating a table for determining a display change mode of the variable icon that can be performed after the display change of the variable icon from the device announcement effect.
The holding change mode in the case of a jackpot will be described.
If the hit is from normal reach, the starting color is "blue". With a probability of 40%, the change scenario 1 in which the change icon is maintained at “blue” during the normal reach is selected, and with a probability of 60%, the change scenario 2 where the change icon is maintained at “green” during the normal reach. Is selected.

In the case of a hit from SP reach, when the start color is “blue”, a change scenario 3 in which the change icon is maintained at “blue” during normal reach and during SP reach is selected with a probability of 10%, With a probability of 20%, the change icon is maintained at “blue” during normal reach, and a change scenario 4 that changes to “green” during SP reach is selected, and with a 25% probability, the change icon has the normal reach. During the SP reach, a change scenario 5 that changes to “green” during the SP reach is selected, and with a probability of 45%, the change icon changes to “green” during the normal reach and the SP reach A change scenario 6 that changes to “red” is selected.
When the start color is “green” in the case where the hit is from the SP reach, the change scenario 7 in which the change icon is maintained at “green” during the normal reach and the SP reach is selected with a probability of 20%, and With a probability of%, the change scenario 8 in which the change icon is maintained at “green” during the normal reach and changes to “red” during the SP reach is selected.

When the start color is “blue” in a case where a hit is made from the SPSP reach, and the change icon is maintained at “blue” during the normal reach, the SP reach, and the SPSP reach with a probability of 4%. Is selected, and with a probability of 6%, the change scenario 10 in which the change icon is maintained at “blue” during the normal reach, during the SP reach, and changes to “green” during the SPSP reach is selected.
Also, with the probability of 9%, the change scenario 11 in which the change icon is maintained at “blue” during the normal reach, changes to “green” during the SP reach, and is maintained at “green” during the SPSP reach is selected. Then, with a probability of 11%, the change icon 12 is changed to “green” during the normal reach, and the change scenario 12 that is maintained at “green” during the SP reach and the SPSP reach is selected.
Also, with a probability of 30%, the change scenario 13 in which the change icon changes to “green” during normal reach, changes to “red” during SP reach, and is maintained at “red” during SPSP reach is selected. Is done.
Further, with a probability of 40%, the change scenario 14 in which the change icon changes to “green” during normal reach, changes to “red” during SP reach, and changes to “gold” during SPSP reach is selected. .

  When the start color is "green" in the case of the hit from the SPSP reach, there is a 30% probability that the fluctuating icon is maintained at "green" during the normal reach and changes to "red" during the SP reach. , The change scenario 15 that is maintained at “red” during SPSP reach is selected, and with a 70% probability, the change icon is maintained at “green” during normal reach and “red” during SP reach. A change scenario 16 is selected that changes and is changed to "gold" during SPSP reach.

  A change scenario 17 in which the change icon is maintained at “red” during the normal reach, during the SP reach, and during the SPSP reach, with a probability of 40% when the start color is “red” in a case where the start color is the SPSP reach. Is selected, and with a probability of 60%, the change scenario 18 in which the fluctuation icon is maintained at “red” during the normal reach and during the SP reach and changes to “gold” during the SPSP reach is selected.

A description will be given of a holding change mode in the case of a loss.
When a loss occurs from the normal reach, the starting color is “blue”. A change scenario 21 in which the change icon is maintained at “blue” during the normal reach is selected with a probability of 60%, and a change scenario 22 in which the change icon is maintained “green” during the normal reach with 40% probability. Is selected.

In the case of a loss from SP reach, if the starting color is "blue", a change scenario 23 in which the change icon is maintained at "blue" during normal reach and SP reach with a probability of 45% is selected, With a 25% probability, the change icon 24 is maintained at “blue” during normal reach and changes to “green” during SP reach, and with a 20% probability, the change icon has the normal reach. During the SP reach, a change scenario 25 that changes to “green” and is maintained at “green” during the SP reach is selected, and with a probability of 10%, the change icon changes to “green” during the normal reach and the SP reach The change scenario 26 that changes to “red” is selected.
In the case of a loss from SP reach and the starting color is “green”, a change scenario 27 in which the change icon is maintained at “green” during normal reach and SP reach is selected with a probability of 80%, and 20 With a probability of%, a change scenario 28 in which the change icon is maintained at “green” during the normal reach and changes to “red” during the SP reach is selected.

A change scenario in which the change icon is maintained at “blue” during normal reach, during SP reach, and during SPSP reach with a probability of 40% when the start color is “blue” in a case where a loss occurs from the SPSP reach. Is selected, and with a probability of 30%, the change scenario 30 in which the change icon is maintained at “blue” during the normal reach, during the SP reach, and changes to “green” during the SPSP reach is selected.
Also, with a probability of 11%, a change scenario 31 is selected in which the change icon is maintained at “blue” during normal reach, changes to “green” during SP reach, and is maintained at “green” during SPSP reach. Then, with a probability of 9%, the change scenario 32 is selected in which the change icon changes to “green” during the normal reach, and remains “green” during the SPSP reach.

Also, with a probability of 6%, the change scenario 33 in which the change icon changes to “green” during the normal reach, changes to “red” during the SP reach, and is maintained at “red” during the SPSP reach is selected. Is done.
Further, with a probability of 4%, the change scenario 34 in which the change icon changes to “green” during normal reach, changes to “red” during SP reach, and changes to “gold” during SPSP reach is selected. .

  If the start color is “green” in the case of a loss from SPSP reach, with 70% probability, the changing icon is maintained at “green” during normal reach and changes to “red” during SP reach. , A change scenario 35 that is maintained at “red” during SPSP reach is selected, and with a 30% probability, the fluctuating icon is maintained at “green” during normal reach and “red” during SP reach. A change scenario 36 is selected that changes and is changed to "gold" during SPSP reach.

In the case of a loss from the SPSP reach and the start color is “red”, the change icon 37 is maintained at “red” during the normal reach, the SP reach, and the SPSP reach with a probability of 60%. Is selected, and with a probability of 40%, the change scenario 38 in which the fluctuation icon is maintained at “red” during the normal reach and during the SP reach and changes to “gold” during the SPSP reach is selected.
Note that the change of the hold shown in FIG. 43 is merely an example, and more detailed timings at the start of change, before reach, after reach, during reach, first half of SP reach, second half of SP reach, first half of SPSP reach, and second half of SPSP reach May be generated.

Returning to the flowchart of FIG. 39, when it is determined in step S1012 that the device announcement effect is to be executed using the device announcement effect execution determination lottery table, in the device announcement effect setting process of step S1013, the device announcement effect is set using the mode determination table. Determine the mode.
Further, the display change mode of the variable icon may be determined using a table.
Then, a flag is set so as to perform a successful device design swing when the preceding suspension of the fluctuation stops.

  Even if it is determined that the device announcement effect is not to be executed using the device announcement effect execution determination lottery table, by setting a flag to perform a device design tilt that fails with a predetermined probability in accordance with a predetermined random number for effect, Can be implemented.

Next, in step S1021, the sub CPU 121 determines whether or not to perform “read ahead conversation notice”. This determination is made using the look-ahead conversation advance notice execution determination lottery table.
FIG. 44 is a diagram showing a pre-reading conversation notice execution determination lottery table.
A case where the winning information indicates a hit will be described.
In case of a hit from the normal reach, a pre-reading conversation notice is executed with a probability of 5%.
If the SP reach reaches from 1 or 2, the pre-reading conversation notice is executed with a probability of 10%.
In the case of a hit from SP reach 3, a pre-reading conversation notice is executed with a probability of 15%.
In the case of winning from SP reach 1 to 3, the pre-reading conversation notice is executed with a probability of 30%.

A case where the winning information indicates a loss will be described.
When a loss occurs from the normal reach, a look-ahead conversation notice is executed with a probability of 30%.
If a loss occurs from SP reach 1 to 3, the pre-reading conversation notice is executed with a probability of 25%.
If the SPSP reaches from the first to the third reach, the pre-reading conversation notice is executed with a probability of 10%.
It should be noted that the pre-reading conversation notice itself is not held for the newly generated winning information, but is held ahead of it.
If it is determined that the pre-reading conversation advance notice is to be performed, the sub CPU 121 sets a flag in the pre-reading conversation advance notice setting process in step S1022 so that the main conversation precedent is given in the preceding hold. Further, the contents of the conversation to be displayed in the pre-reading conversation notice are determined using the conversation notice setting table, and are set in the buffer.

FIGS. 45A and 45B are diagrams showing a conversation notice table. FIG. 45A shows a normal conversation notice table, and FIG. 45B shows a look-ahead conversation notice table.
As shown in the table of (a), in the normal conversation notice, the conversation patterns 1-1, 1-2, 1-3, and 1-4 are each 25 as the first half “conversation 1” regardless of the fluctuation pattern. It is displayed as a percentage.
The conversation pattern 1-1 is composed of a title part “Episode XX” and a content part “What to do ...”.
The conversation pattern 1-2 is composed of a title part “Episode II” and a content part “Uh ...”.
The conversation pattern 1-3 is composed of a title part “XX story” and a content part “Trouble ...”.
The conversation pattern 1-4 is composed of a title part “Episode □” and a content part “Uh ...”.
The conversation window is a normal one, and is displayed, for example, such that the character CH1 speaks.

Further, as the second half “conversation 2”, conversation patterns 2-1, 2-2, 2-3, and 2-4 are displayed at different rates according to the fluctuation pattern.
The conversation pattern 2-1 is a content that suggests the reach development of “reach may be”.
The conversation pattern 2-2 is a content suggesting the development beyond the reach of “more than the reach”.
The conversation pattern 2-3 is a content suggesting the development beyond SP reach, which is "more than SP reach".
The conversation pattern 2-4 is a content suggesting the development beyond the SPSP reach of "SPSP reach or more".
The conversation window is normal, and is displayed, for example, such that the character CH2 speaks.

When the fluctuation pattern is the normal fluctuation, "conversation 2" is not displayed, and the loss is lost.
When the fluctuation pattern is normal reach (regardless of whether it is a hit or miss), the conversation pattern 2-1 is displayed with a probability of 90%, and the conversation pattern 2-2 is displayed with a probability of 10%. The conversation patterns 2-3 and 2-4 are not displayed.
When the fluctuation pattern is SP reach (regardless of whether it is a hit or miss), the conversation pattern 2-1 is displayed with a probability of 20%, and the conversation pattern 2-2 is displayed with a probability of 30%. The conversation pattern 2-3 is displayed with a probability of 50%. The conversation pattern 2-4 is not displayed.
When the fluctuation pattern is SPSP reach (regardless of whether it is a hit or miss), the conversation pattern 2-1 is displayed with a probability of 10%, the conversation pattern 2-2 is displayed with a probability of 20%, and the conversation pattern 2-2 with a probability of 30%. -3 is displayed, and the conversation pattern 2-4 is displayed with a probability of 50%.
Of course, even if the stage of development of the production is the same, the selection ratio of the conversation pattern may be changed according to the hit. The conversation notice indicates the degree of expectation of the change in the content of “conversation 2” in the latter half.

As shown in the table (b), in the pre-reading conversation notice, “conversation 1” is displayed based on the pre-reading determination result of the fluctuation of the pre-reading target.
The conversation pattern in "conversation 1" of the pre-reading conversation notice has conversation patterns 1-5 to 1-7 in addition to the normal conversation patterns 1-1 to 1-4 shown in (a).
The conversation pattern 1-5 includes a title part “suspicious fluctuation (weak)” and a content part “what ??”. It is a weak notice and the window is the same as the normal one.
Conversation pattern 1-6 includes a title part “Secret of next change (medium)” and a content part “What happened?”. Medium notice, window is red indicating relatively high expectations.
The conversation pattern 1-7 is composed of a title section “Premonition (Strong)” and a content section “Everybody should do my best! It is a strong notice, and the window is gold indicating a high degree of expectation.
In each case, the character CH1 is displayed as if to speak.

When the result of the pre-reading is a big hit from the normal reach, the conversation pattern 1-5 (middle notice) is selected at a rate of 50%, and the conversation pattern 1-6 (middle notice) is selected at a rate of 20%. 1-7 (strong notice) is selected at a rate of 10%. The conversation patterns 1-1 to 1-4 are also selected at a fixed rate (5%).
If the result of the pre-reading is a big hit from SP reach, the conversation pattern 1-5 (middle notice) is selected at a rate of 10%, and the conversation pattern 1-6 (middle notice) is selected at a rate of 40%. Pattern 1-7 (strong notice) is selected at a rate of 10%. The conversation patterns 1-1 to 1-4 are also selected at a fixed rate (30%).
When the pre-read determination result is a big hit from SPSP reach, the conversation pattern 1-5 (middle notice) is selected at a rate of 10%, and the conversation pattern 1-6 (middle notice) is selected at a rate of 20%. Pattern 1-7 (strong notice) is selected at a rate of 50%. The conversation patterns 1-1 to 1-4 are also selected at a fixed rate (30%).

When the result of the pre-reading is changed from the normal reach to the loss, the conversation pattern 1-5 (middle notice) is selected at a rate of 70%, and the conversation pattern 1-6 (middle notice) is selected at a rate of 9%. 1-7 (strong notice) is selected at a rate of 1%. The conversation patterns 1-1 to 1-4 are also selected at a fixed rate (5%).
When the result of the pre-reading is a big hit from SP reach, the conversation pattern 1-5 (middle notice) is selected at a rate of 60%, the conversation pattern 1-6 (middle notice) is selected at a rate of 15%, and the conversation is performed. Pattern 1-7 (strong notice) is selected at a rate of 5%. The conversation patterns 1-1 to 1-4 are also selected at a fixed rate (30%).
When the pre-read determination result is a big hit from the SPSP reach, the conversation pattern 1-5 (middle notice) is selected at a rate of 50%, and the conversation pattern 1-6 (middle notice) is selected at a rate of 20%. Pattern 1-7 (strong notice) is selected at a rate of 10%. The conversation patterns 1-1 to 1-4 are also selected at a fixed rate (30%).
Note that the content of the pre-reading conversation notice may be determined at the start of the preceding suspension change.
The sub CPU 121 determines an effect using a table set so that a variable effect pattern including a conversation notice is always selected so that a conversation notice is performed in the preceding reservation.
After that, in step S1031, the sub CPU 121 determines whether or not to perform the suspension change notice as the pre-read notice.

Note that the suspension change notice here is different from the change in the display mode of the variable icon performed after the device notice effect described above.
The reservation change notice is a method of changing the display mode (color) of the pre-reading reservation to be notified by changing the display mode (color) until the preceding reservation is exhausted and the reservation starts to change. This is a notice effect that increases the player's expectation about the suspension.
The suspension change notice is executed based on a predetermined scenario.
The scenario defines the final change mode based on the winning information, the display mode at the time of winning, and the timing and number of hold changes taking into account the number of preceding holds, and various hold change notices are issued. Is

  The change scenario shown in FIG. 43 shows the display change mode of the fluctuating icon, and is different from the display change of the hold icon that straddles a plurality of holds. It is a scenario that is determined through stages according to the development of the effect, up to the final mode (color) based on the winning information. Then, based on these scenarios, the changing icon changes the display mode. With the same control, it is possible to execute a change notice of the hold icon.

When it is determined that the suspension change announcement is to be performed based on the predetermined effect random number (Yes in step S1031), the sub CPU 121 determines the scenario of the suspension change based on a scenario table (not shown) in step S1032. Perform processing.
Subsequently, in step S1041, the sub CPU 121 determines whether or not to perform a zone notice.
If it is determined that the zone announcement is to be performed based on the predetermined effect random number (Yes in step S1041), in step S1042, the sub CPU 121 performs a zone announcement setting process for determining the zone announcement to be executed.
The zone effect is performed in one variable effect, and is a kind of notice effect that indicates that the jackpot winning expectation degree of the variable effect is high.

In addition, as the image display device of the gaming machine 1, a liquid crystal display device, a rear projector, or any other display device can be adopted.
Further, the display mode of the image display device of the present invention can be applied not only to pachinko machines but also to slot machines and other gaming machines and game machines having a display device.

1 gaming machine, 10 gaming board, 13 first starting port, 14 second starting port, 31 image display device, 35 effect design, 110 main control board, 111 main CPU, 112 main ROM, 113 main RAM, 120 effect control board , 121 sub CPU, 122 sub ROM, 123 sub RAM, 140 lamp control board, 150 image control board, 151 host CPU, 152 host RAM 152 host ROM

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Obtaining means for obtaining determination information;
Determining means for determining whether or not to play a special game based on the determination information;
Based on the determination result of the determination means, the symbol display control means to display the symbols in a manner showing the determination result of the determination after changing the display of the symbol,
Effect control means for controlling the effect,
With
A first effect, an expectation effect that expects the special game to be performed, and a specific effect that expects the special game different from the expectation effect to be performed;
The expectation effect has a first expectation effect and a second expectation effect that indicates that the degree of expectation is higher than the first expectation effect,
When the first condition is satisfied, after executing the first effect, the first expectation effect or the second expectation effect is executed,
A game machine characterized in that when the second condition is satisfied, the specific effect is executed after the first effect is executed.

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