JP2020108849A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To enhance an effect of a performance of a game.SOLUTION: This game machine creates an effective period during a variation performance, can execute a notice performance according to an operation of operation means during the effective period, and when a specified variation performance being a second performance period is executed after a first performance period, can vibrate the operation means at prescribed timing at which the operation of the operation means in the first performance period is not executed.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 47

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine.

Conventionally, a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine is provided with a variable display device capable of variably displaying a plurality of pieces of identification information. A game in which a plurality of pieces of identification information are variably displayed, and when the stop mode when the variably display is stopped is a specific display result (for example, a so-called doublet such as "777"), a game ball is won as a big hit state. There are things that try to generate a condition that is easy to do.

Also, when the variable display cannot be started, such as when the variable display is being executed on the variable display device, when the start condition is satisfied, the variable display is held and stored, and a hold display for specifying the hold is displayed. There is a gaming machine in which when the variable display can be started and the stored hold is sequentially read, the variable display device displays the identification information in a variable manner (large hit lottery) (for example, Patent Document 1).

JP-A-2000-271297

The conventional gaming machine as disclosed in Patent Document 1 has a problem in that the effect effect in the game cannot be enhanced.

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of enhancing a staging effect in a game.

A gaming machine of the present invention is operable by a player and is capable of vibrating, determining means for determining whether or not to execute a special game advantageous to the player, and a determination result of the determining means. And effect control means for executing the variable effect, the effect control means generates an effective period during the variable effect, and executes the special game in response to an operation of the operation means during the effective period. It is possible to execute an expected notice effect, and the variation effect includes a specific variation effect that becomes a second effect period after the first effect period, and when the specific variation effect is executed, in the first effect period. It is possible to vibrate the operation means at a predetermined timing when the operation means is not operated.

According to the present invention, it is possible to enhance the effect of playing in a game.

It is a front view of the game machine of the first embodiment of the present invention. It is a partial perspective view of the game machine of the first embodiment of the present invention. It is sectional drawing of the production|generation effect button apparatus of the 1st Embodiment of this invention, and its peripheral part. It is a block diagram of the control means of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. (A-1) of the first embodiment of the present invention is a diagram showing a jackpot determination table for the first special symbol, (a-2) is a diagram showing a jackpot determination table for the second special symbol, (b) FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a reach determination table. (A) of the first embodiment of the present invention is a diagram showing a special symbol determination table for jackpot winning, (b) is a diagram showing a special symbol determination table for jackpot winning, (c) is a special for loss It is a figure showing a symbol determination table. It is a figure showing the jackpot game control table of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. (A) of the first embodiment of the present invention is a diagram showing a large winning opening opening/closing control table for a first per game, and (b) is a diagram showing a large winning opening opening/closing control table for a second long game. , (C) is a diagram showing a big winning opening opening/closing control table for medium hitting games, and (d) is a diagram showing a big winning opening opening/closing control table for short hitting games. (A) of the first embodiment of the present invention is a diagram showing a special winning opening opening/closing control table for a first specific jackpot game, and (b) is a diagram showing a big winning opening opening/closing control table for a second particular jackpot game. , (C) is a diagram showing a special winning opening opening/closing control table for a third specific jackpot game. (A) of the first embodiment of the present invention is a diagram showing a small hit game control table, (b) is a diagram showing a big winning opening opening and closing control table for a small hit game. (A) of the 1st Embodiment of this invention is a figure showing a reference data determination table, (b) is a figure showing a game condition determination table. It is a figure showing the special symbol fluctuation pattern determination table of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. (A) of the first embodiment of the present invention is a diagram showing a hit determination table for normal symbols, (b) is a diagram showing a normal symbol determination table, (c) is a general pattern variation pattern determination table, (d) Is a diagram showing an auxiliary game reference data determination table, (e) is a diagram showing an auxiliary game control table, and (f) is a diagram showing a second starting opening/closing control table. (A) of the first embodiment of the present invention is a diagram showing the configuration of the first special symbol reserved storage area of the main RAM 101c, (b) is a diagram showing the configuration of the second special symbol reserved storage area of the main RAM 101c, ( FIG. 3C is a diagram showing the configuration of each storage unit. It is a flow chart which shows the main processing in the main control board of a 1st embodiment of the present invention. It is a flowchart which shows the timer interruption process in the main control board of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the input control process in the main control board of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. (A) of the first embodiment of the present invention is a flowchart showing a first special winning opening detection signal input process in the main control board, and (b) is a flowchart showing a second special winning opening detection signal input processing in the main control board. Is. (A) of the first embodiment of the present invention is a flowchart showing a first starting opening detection signal input process in the main control board, and (b) is a flowchart showing a second starting opening detection signal input processing in the main control board. .. It is a flowchart which shows the winning gate detection signal input process in the main control board of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the special figure special electric power control processing in the main control board of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flow chart which shows special symbol memory judgment processing in the main control board of a 1st embodiment of the present invention. It is a flowchart which shows the jackpot determination process in the main control board of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol determination processing in the main control board of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the special figure fluctuation pattern determination processing in the main control board of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flow chart which shows special symbol change processing in the main control board of a 1st embodiment of the present invention. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol stop processing in the main control board of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart showing a big hit game process in the main control board of the first embodiment of the present invention. It is a flowchart showing a small hit game process in the main control board of the first embodiment of the present invention. It is a flowchart showing a jackpot game end process in the main control board of the first embodiment of the present invention. It is a flowchart which shows the universal figure universal communication control process in the main control board of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the normal symbol memory determination processing in the main control board of the first embodiment of the present invention. It is a flow chart which shows the normal design change processing in the main control board of the 1st embodiment of the present invention. It is a flowchart which shows the normal symbol stop processing in the main control board of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart showing an auxiliary game process in the main control board of the first embodiment of the present invention. It is a flow chart which shows the main processing in the production control board of a 1st embodiment of the present invention. It is a flow chart which shows the timer interruption processing in the production control board of the 1st embodiment of the present invention. It is a flow chart which shows the middle of command analysis processing in the production control board of a 1st embodiment of the present invention. It is a flowchart which shows the continuation of the command analysis processing of FIG. 38 of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flow chart which shows reservation number addition processing in a production control board of a 1st embodiment of the present invention. It is a flow chart which shows pre-reading production processing in a production control board of a 1st embodiment of the present invention. It is the flowchart which shows the pre-reading special figure reservation production decision processing in the production control baseplate of the 1st execution form of this invention. It is a flow chart which shows pre-reading production mode judgment processing in a production control board of a 1st embodiment of the present invention. It is a flow chart which shows change production pattern decision processing in the production control board of the 1st embodiment of the present invention. It is a flow chart which shows reservation number subtraction processing in a production control board of a 1st embodiment of the present invention. It is a flow chart which shows production mode control processing in a production control board of a 1st embodiment of the present invention. It is the flowchart which shows the production button production control processing in the production control baseplate of the 1st execution form of this invention. It is a flow chart which shows production input control processing in a production control board of a 1st embodiment of the present invention. It is a flow chart which shows special figure reservation production control processing in a production control board of a 1st embodiment of the present invention. (A) of the first embodiment of the present invention is a diagram showing a configuration of a sub RAM 102c, (b) is a diagram showing a configuration of a first special figure reservation effect storage area of the sub RAM 102c, and (c) is a diagram of the sub RAM 102c. 2 is a diagram showing the configuration of the special figure reservation effect storage area, (d) is a diagram showing the configuration of each storage unit. It is a figure showing an example of the special figure reservation image final mode judgment table stored in sub ROM102b of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure showing an example of the special figure reservation production scenario decision table stored in sub ROM102b of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure showing an example of the special figure reservation production scenario decision table stored in sub ROM102b of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure showing an example of the special figure reservation production scenario decision table stored in sub ROM102b of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure showing an example of the special figure reservation production scenario decision table stored in sub ROM102b of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure showing an example of the special figure reservation production scenario decision table stored in sub ROM102b of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure showing an example of the special figure reservation production scenario decision table stored in sub ROM102b of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure showing an example of the production mode final mode determination table stored in the sub ROM 102b of the first embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure showing an example of the production mode scenario judgment table stored in sub ROM102b of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. (A) of the 1st Embodiment of this invention is a figure showing an example of the fluctuation production pattern determination table divided according to the production mode stored in sub ROM102b, (b) is the production mode stored in sub ROM102b It is a figure showing an example of the variation production pattern determination table of A0. It is a flowchart which shows the probability change notification production control process in the production control board of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure showing an example of the probability change notification pattern determination table corresponding to the 1st special production design command of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure showing an example of the probability variation information pattern judgment table corresponding to the 2nd starting opening winning a prize designation command of a 1st embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure showing a mode that the look-ahead special figure reservation effect of the 1st Embodiment of this invention is performed. It is a figure showing a mode that the look-ahead special figure reservation effect of the 1st Embodiment of this invention is performed. It is a figure showing a mode that the look-ahead special figure reservation effect of the 1st Embodiment of this invention is performed. It is a figure showing a mode that the look-ahead special figure reservation effect of the 1st Embodiment of this invention is performed. It is a figure showing a mode that the look-ahead special figure reservation effect of the 1st Embodiment of this invention is performed. It is explanatory drawing explaining the game content displayed on the effect display device of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing explaining the game content displayed on the effect display device of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing explaining the game content displayed on the effect display device of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing explaining the game content displayed on the effect display device of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing explaining the game content displayed on the effect display device of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing explaining the game content displayed on the effect display device of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing explaining the game content displayed on the effect display device of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing explaining the game content displayed on the effect display device of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing explaining the game content displayed on the effect display device of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing explaining the game content displayed on the effect display device of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing explaining the game content displayed on the effect display device of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing explaining the game content displayed on the effect display device of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing explaining the game content displayed on the effect display device of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing explaining the game content displayed on the effect display device of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing explaining the game content displayed on the effect display device of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the probability change notification production control process in the production control board of the 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing explaining the game content displayed on the effect display device of the 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the 1st part of the 5th example of the pre-reading special figure reservation production determination processing in the production control board of the 1st and 2nd embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the 2nd part of the 5th example of the pre-reading special figure reservation production determination processing in the production control board of the 1st and 2nd embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing explaining the special figure reservation image displayed by the pre-reading special figure reservation production determination process of this invention of FIG. 86 and FIG.

(First embodiment)
Hereinafter, a first embodiment of the present invention will be specifically described with reference to the drawings. As shown in FIG. 1, the gaming machine Y includes an outer frame (not shown) fixed to an island facility of a game store, and a game board mounting frame Y1 rotatably supported with respect to the outer frame. .. A game board 2 having a game area 2A in which game balls flow down is detachably attached to the game board mounting frame Y1.

The gaming machine Y also includes a glass door Y2 that covers the game area 2A on the front side (player side) of the game board 2 in a visible manner. The glass door Y2 is detachably connected to the game board mounting frame Y1 via a hinge mechanism portion H at one end side in the horizontal direction, and is rotatably supported with the hinge mechanism portion H as a fulcrum. Therefore, by rotating the glass door Y2 like a door with the hinge mechanism section H as a fulcrum, it is possible to open and close the front areas of the game area 2A and the game board mounting frame Y1. A lock mechanism R for fixing the glass door Y2 to the game board mounting frame Y1 is provided on the other end side of the glass door Y2. The fixation by the lock mechanism R can be released by a dedicated key.

Further, the glass door Y2 is provided with a game ball launching operation device 3 for launching a game ball toward the game area 2A when rotated, a voice output device 73 including a speaker, a plurality of lamps and LEDs. Illumination devices 74 to 79 for performance and a tray 6 for storing a plurality of game balls are provided.

The game area 2A is partitioned by a partitioning member 29 attached so as to project from the surface of the game board 2. The partition member 29 is a frame-shaped decorative frame 29A, a guide member 29B that is arranged below a first special winning opening 23, which will be described later, and forms a guide path for guiding the game ball to the second starting opening 22 on the upper surface, and It is composed of an outer rail member 29C and an inner rail member 29D that are curved.

A first image display device 71 composed of a liquid crystal display is fitted inside the decorative frame 29A, and a center accessory formed by integrating these is fitted into the central portion of the game board 2. An inner rail member 29D is arranged outside the decorative frame 29A, and an outer rail member 29C is arranged further outside the inner rail member 29D.

The game ball firing operation device 3 includes a base 31 fixed to the glass door Y2, a firing handle 32 rotatably provided on the base 31, a touch sensor 32a mounted in the firing handle 32, and firing. It is provided with a knob 32b of a firing volume which rotates in association with the handle 32 and detects a rotation angle. On the other hand, a game ball launching device 4 that launches a game ball in response to an operation of the game ball launching operation device 3 is provided at a position facing the tray 6 of the game board mounting frame Y1. The game ball launching device 4 includes a launch solenoid 41 for hitting a game ball, and the launch solenoid 41 is connected to the game ball launching operation device 3 via a launch control board 106.

When the player touches the firing handle 32, the touch sensor 32a detects that a human touches the firing handle 32, and transmits a firing handle detection signal to a firing control board 106 described later. When the firing control board 106 receives the firing handle detection signal from the touch sensor 32a, the firing control board 106 allows the firing solenoid 41 to be energized. Then, when the firing handle 32 is operated and the rotation angle of the firing handle 32 changes, the gear connected to the firing handle 32 rotates and the knob 32b of the firing volume connected to the gear also rotates. A voltage corresponding to the rotation angle of the firing handle 32 detected by the knob 32b of the firing volume is applied to the firing solenoid 41 of the game ball launching device 4.

When a voltage is applied to the firing solenoid 41, the firing solenoid 41 operates according to the applied voltage. That is, the game ball is launched with a strength (hereinafter, referred to as "game ball launch intensity") according to the rotation angle of the launch handle 32 (the rotation angle of the launch volume knob 32b). The game ball that is effectively (normally with a predetermined game ball firing strength) rises between the outer rail member 29C and the inner rail member 29D, enters the game area 2A, and flows down in the game area 2A. .. At this time, the game ball flows unpredictably due to a collision with a plurality of nails and a windmill provided in the game area 2A.

In the game area 2A, a plurality of (four in the present embodiment) general winning openings 27 are provided. Each of the general winning opening 27 is provided with a general winning opening detection sensor 27a, and when the general winning opening detection sensor 27a detects a winning of a game ball, a predetermined prize ball (for example, 10 game balls) is paid out. Be done.

The game area 2A is provided with a first winning gate 25 and a second winning gate 26 through which game balls can pass. The first winning gate 25 is located to the left of the decorative frame 29A, and the second winning gate 25 is located to the right of the decorative frame 29A. Each of the winning gates 25, 26 is provided with a winning gate detection sensor 25a, 26a (first winning gate detection sensor 25a, second winning gate detection sensor 26a) for detecting a game ball. A lottery for normal symbols is performed on condition that these winning gate detection sensors 25a and 26a detect the game ball.

Below the first image display device 71 in the lower part of the game area 2A, there is provided a first starting opening 21 that is invariable and can always enter. A series of game ball paths for guiding the game ball to the first starting port 21 by a nail, a windmill, or the like is formed. The first starting opening 21 is provided with a first starting opening detection sensor 21a for detecting a game ball, and the condition that the detection sensor 21a detects a game ball is used to perform a lottery for the first special symbol. .. Further, when the first starting opening detection sensor 21a detects a game ball, a predetermined number (for example, 3) of prize balls are paid out.

A variable second starting port 22 is provided immediately below the first starting port 21. The second starting port 22 is controlled by the second starting port control device 220 to either the first basic mode in which winning is not possible or the first special mode in which winning is possible. The second starting opening 22 is also provided with a second starting opening detecting sensor 22a for detecting a game ball, and the condition that the detecting sensor 22a detects a game ball is to perform a lottery for the second special symbol. .. Further, when the second starting opening detection sensor 22a detects a game ball, a predetermined number (for example, 3) of prize balls are paid out.

The second starting opening control device 220 includes a normal movable piece 220A configured by a rectangular door member having a rotation shaft provided on a lower side portion, and the normal movable piece 220A operates only when a predetermined condition is satisfied. To do. That is, the normally movable piece 220A normally stops (except when the predetermined condition is satisfied) and stops in a state where the surface thereof is flush with the game area 2A and closes the second starting opening 22. Since the second starting port 22 is blocked by the normally movable piece 220A (inoperative) in the stopped state, the second starting port 22 is controlled in the first basic mode in which winning is not possible.

On the other hand, when the predetermined condition is satisfied, the normally movable piece 220A pivots forward about the rotation axis to open the second starting port 22, thereby allowing the second starting port 22 to win the first special. Aspect controlled. At this time, since the second starting port 22 is opened and the normally movable piece 220A is in a state of protruding from the game area 2A, it is possible to receive the flowing down game ball and guide it to the second starting port 22. .. The predetermined condition for the second starting opening control device 220 is to win the winning in the above-mentioned ordinary symbol lottery (hereinafter, referred to as “ordinary symbol lottery”).

As shown in FIG. 1, a variable first big winning opening 23 is provided on the downstream side of the second winning gate 26. The first special winning opening 23 is controlled by the first special winning opening control device 230 to be in either a second basic mode in which winning is not possible or a second special mode in which winning is possible. The first big winning opening 23 is provided with a first big winning opening detection sensor 23a for detecting a game ball. When the detection sensor 23a detects a game ball, a predetermined number (for example, 15) of prize balls are provided. Will be paid out.

The first special winning opening control device 230 includes a first special movable piece 230A configured by a rectangular door member having a rotation shaft provided on a lower side portion, and the first special movable piece 230A satisfies a predetermined condition. Only works if you do. That is, the first special movable piece 230A normally stops (except when the predetermined condition is satisfied), and stops in a state where the surface thereof is flush with the game area 2A to close the first special winning opening 23. Since the first special winning opening 23 is blocked by the stopped (unactuated) first special movable piece 230A, the first special winning opening 23 is controlled to the second basic mode in which winning is not possible. ..

On the other hand, when the predetermined condition is satisfied, the first special movable piece 230A is rotated forward around the rotation axis to open the first special winning opening 23, so that the first special winning opening 23 can be won. Controlled to the second special mode. At this time, since the first special winning opening 23 is opened and the first special movable piece 230A is in a state of protruding from the game area 2A, it is possible to receive the flowing game ball and guide it to the first special winning opening 23. Is possible. The predetermined conditions for the first special winning opening control device 230, the lottery of the first special symbol or the lottery of the second special symbol described above (hereinafter, the lottery of the first special symbol or the lottery of the second special symbol) When referring to both, collectively referred to as "special symbol lottery"), is to win the special prize (big win or small win).

A variable second special winning opening 24 is provided near the second winning gate 26 of the decorative frame 29A. The second special winning opening 24 is controlled by the second special winning opening control device 240 to either a third basic mode in which winning is not possible or a third special mode in which winning is possible. The second special winning opening 24 is also provided with a second special winning opening detection sensor 24a for detecting a game ball, and a predetermined number (for example, 15 pieces) provided that the detection sensor 24a detects the game ball. ) Prize balls are paid out.

The second special winning opening 24 is basically controlled in the third basic mode, but is controlled in the third special mode only when a predetermined condition is satisfied. The second special winning opening control device 240 includes a second special movable piece 240A formed of a wing-shaped member, and is normally stopped (except when a predetermined condition is satisfied). The second special winning opening 24 is blocked by the second special movable piece 240A (inoperative) in the stopped state, so that the second special winning opening 24 is controlled to the third basic mode in which winning is not possible. There is. When the predetermined condition is satisfied, one wing-shaped member that constitutes the second special movable piece 240A rotates rightward around the lower base end portion to open the second special winning opening 24, and the second big winning prize. The mouth 24 is controlled in the third special mode in which the prize can be won. The predetermined condition for the second special winning opening control device 240 is to win a special prize (big hit or small hit) in the special symbol lottery described above.

Further, the gaming machine Y is provided with various effect devices for executing effects. In the present embodiment, the rendering device includes a first image display device 71, a second image display device 72, a voice output device 73, rendering lighting devices 74 to 79, and a rendering accessory device 80.

The first image display device 71 is composed of a 10-inch liquid crystal display, is provided on the game board 2 via the decorative frame 29A as described above, and displays various still images and moving images. Directing by. In the present embodiment, a liquid crystal display is used as the first image display device 71, but a display device of another type such as a plasma display or an organic EL display can also be used.

The second image display device 72 is composed of a 4-inch liquid crystal display, and is attached to the decorative frame 29A on the front side of the first image display device 71 so as to be able to move up and down. In addition, in the present embodiment, the second image display device 72 is composed of a liquid crystal display like the first image display device 71, but other types of display devices such as a plasma display and an organic EL display are used. Can also

The audio output device 73 and the glass door Y2 are provided, and produce a sound by outputting BGM (background music), SE (sound effect), etc., and are composed of a set of speakers.

The production lighting devices 74 to 79 are provided on the glass door Y2, emit light, and perform production by lighting by changing the light irradiation direction and the emission color. The lighting device 74 is provided at the center of the upper end of the glass door Y2 (hereinafter, the lighting device 74 will be referred to as the “first lighting device 74”), and the lighting device 75 is provided on the left side of the upper end of the glass door Y2 (hereinafter, lighting device). 75 is referred to as a "second illumination device 75", and the illumination device 76 is provided on the right side of the upper end of the glass door Y2 (hereinafter, the illumination device 76 is referred to as a "third illumination device 76"). Further, the lighting device 77 is provided by hanging from the left end side of the glass door Y2 to the left half of the tray 6 (hereinafter, the lighting device 77 is referred to as “fourth lighting device 77”), and the lighting device 78 is provided on the glass door Y2. It is provided so as to hang from the right end side to the right half of the tray 6 (hereinafter, the illumination device 78 is referred to as a “fifth illumination device 78”). The illumination device 79 is provided in a substantially cross shape around the effect button device 10 of the tray 6 described later (hereinafter, the illumination device 79 is referred to as a “sixth illumination device 79”). The second lighting device 75 and the third lighting device 76 are movable and can rotate outward.

The production accessory device 80 is attached to the upper portion of the decorative frame 29A, and includes a drive portion 80b including a motor and a decoration member 80A connected to the drive portion 80b. The drive unit 80b drives and the decoration member 80A operates, so that the effect of the operation of the decoration member 80A is executed. The decoration member 80A imitates a part of the face of a predetermined character, and when the drive unit 80b is driven, the decoration member 80A descends, blocks the central portion of the screen of the first image display device 71, and rises to the original position. Return to the position.

Further, the gaming machine Y includes a selection button device 9 and an effect button device 10 as input devices related to effects. As shown in FIG. 2, the selection button device 9 and the effect button device 10 are provided in the tray 6.

The selection button device 9 includes an operable selection button 9A and a selection button detection switch 9a which is connected to the selection button 9A and detects an operated state of the selection button 9A. The selection button 9A includes an upper button 91A, a left button 92A, a lower button 93A and a right button 94A. Each of the buttons 91A to 94A is provided in such a state that it can be pressed from the tray 6. The selection button detection switch 9a is connected to the upper button 91A and detects an operation of the upper button 91A, and the left button detection switch 91a is connected to the left button 92A and detects an operation of the left button 92A. The switch 92a includes a lower button detection switch 93a connected to the lower button 93A to detect an operation of the lower button 93A, and a right button detection switch 94a connected to the right button 94A to detect an operation of the right button 94A. .. Each of the button detection switches 91a, 92a, 93a, and 94a outputs a detection signal when detecting an operation of the corresponding button. Specifically, the upper button detection switch 91a outputs an upper button detection signal, the left button detection switch 92a outputs a left button detection signal, the lower button detection switch 93a outputs a lower button detection signal, and the right button detection signal. The switch 94a outputs a right button detection signal. The upper button detection signal and the left button detection signal are output, and the lower button detection signal and the right button detection signal are collectively referred to as "selected button detection signal".

The effect button device 10 includes an operable effect button 10A and an effect button detection switch 10a (see FIGS. 3 and 4) that is connected to the effect button 10A and detects an operated operation of the effect button 10A. The effect button 10A is made of a cylindrical transparent member and is provided so as to be capable of being pressed in the axial direction while protruding from the tray 6. Inside the effect button 10A, that is, inside the cylindrical transparent member, an effect button LED 10B capable of emitting light (see FIGS. 3 and 4) and an effect button vibrating device 10C (see FIGS. 3 and 4) are arranged. There is. When the production button detection switch 10a detects an operation of the production button 10A, the production button detection switch 10a outputs a production button detection signal to the production control board 102 described later. The effect button vibrating device 10C is configured to vibrate the effect button 10A by being supplied with a drive voltage from the lamp control board 104.

Further, the tray 6 is also provided with a ball lending device 61 that can be operated to lend a game ball and a return device 62 that can be operated to return a predetermined card or the like.

The effect device executes various effects according to the progress (state) of the game. The effect that is frequently performed during the game is a lottery effect that is performed corresponding to a special symbol lottery based on an effective winning of the first start opening 21 or the second start opening 22 of the game ball. The lottery effect by the first image display device 71 is basically performed at the time of the variable effect performed at the time of the variable display of the special symbol described later and the stop display of the special symbol after the variable display of the special symbol. It consists of a stop effect.

In the fluctuating effect, the effect symbol is displayed in a variable manner in which the effect symbol fluctuates in a predetermined manner for a predetermined time. In the stop effect, the effect symbol is stopped, and the lottery of the special symbol is announced together with the fact that the lottery effect is finished. The stop display of the effect design which can show the result of is performed.

When the effect design is composed of a plurality of decorative designs, the effect that all the decorative designs are stopped and displayed is called stop display of the effect design. For example, in the left area, the central area, and the right area of the screen of the first image display device 71 or the like, the variable display of decorative symbols and the stop display of decorative symbols are performed. In this case, the arrangement of the decorative symbols arranged on the predetermined effective line when the stop display of all the decorative symbols is completed may correspond to the result of the special symbol lottery. However, the lottery effect is performed corresponding to the special symbol lottery, but since it is only an "effect" for the special symbol lottery, the arrangement of the decorative symbols on the activated line when the effect symbol is stopped and displayed is not always the special one. It does not always represent the result of the lottery of symbols (a special symbol that is stopped and displayed). In this way, when the decorative pattern is displayed in the left area, the central area, and the right area, the decorative pattern displayed in the left area is displayed in the left pattern, and the decorative pattern displayed in the right area is displayed in the right pattern and central area. The decorative pattern that is used is called a medium pattern.

In the variable display of each decorative pattern, a plurality of decorative patterns are regularly moved from one next to the next in a predetermined direction (for example, from top to bottom) for a predetermined time from the start of the variable display to the stop display ( Scroll). This scroll display gives the player the impression that a lottery is currently taking place.

Although there are various variations in the manner in which the effect symbols are displayed, for example, the decorative symbols may initially move at a high speed, and finally may gradually decelerate to stop, or may suddenly stop without decelerating. Further, for example, there is a mode in which the left symbol, the right symbol, and the middle symbol are stopped in this order, the left symbol and the right symbol are stopped at the same time, and finally the middle symbol is stopped, and the three effect symbols are simultaneously stopped. ..

Further, in a predetermined portion other than the game area 2A on the game board 2, a symbol display device including a first special symbol display device 11, a second special symbol display device 12, and a normal symbol display device, a first special symbol hold display device. 14, the second special symbol hold display device 15 and a normal symbol hold display device 16 is provided with a hold display device.

The first special symbol display device 11, the variable display device for displaying the result of the lottery of the first special symbol performed on the condition that the game ball wins the first starting opening 21, the second special symbol display device 12, It is a variable display device that displays the result of the lottery of the second special symbol performed on the condition that the game ball wins the second starting opening 22. One or more special symbols are preset in the result of the lottery of each special symbol, and when the lottery of the special symbol is performed, the special symbol corresponding to the result of the lottery is stopped in the special symbol display devices 11 and 12. The status is displayed. That is, the stop display of the special symbol on the special symbol display devices 11 and 12 is a notification of the result of the special symbol lottery.

Each of the special symbol display devices 11 and 12 is provided with, for example, a plurality of LEDs. When a jackpot is won, a specific LED corresponding to the jackpot is turned on, and when the jackpot is lost, the identification corresponding to the loser is given. LED lights up. In this way, the external symbols such as characters, figures, and patterns that are displayed by turning on the LEDs of the special symbol display devices 11 and 12 constitute the special symbol. In this way, the special symbol always fluctuates for a predetermined time before it stops. That is, for one lottery of special symbols, special symbol display is performed, and in one special symbol display, variable display of special symbols and stop display of special symbols are performed.

The normal symbol display device 13 is a variable display device that displays the result of a lottery of normal symbols performed on condition that the game ball passes through the first winning gate 25 or the second winning gate 26. A normal symbol is set as the result of the lottery for the ordinary symbol, and when the lottery for the ordinary symbol is performed, a normal symbol corresponding to the result of the lottery is displayed in the normal symbol display device 13 in a stopped state. That is, the stop display of the normal symbol in the normal symbol display device 13 is a notification of the result of the lottery of the normal symbol.

Normally, the symbol display device 13 includes, for example, a plurality of LEDs, and when a win is won, a specific LED corresponding to the hit is lit, and when the win is a particular LED corresponding to the lose Light. In this way, the appearance pattern such as characters, figures, and patterns that are displayed by turning on the LED included in the normal symbol display device 13 constitutes a regular symbol, but before this regular symbol stops for a predetermined time. fluctuate. That is, the normal symbol display is performed for one lottery of the normal symbol, and the variable display of the normal symbol and the stop display of the normal symbol are performed in the single normal symbol display.

By the way, during the special display variable display or during the special game in which the special winning opening control devices 230, 240 are operated, even if a game ball wins the starting openings 21, 22, the variable display of the special symbol is immediately performed. The result of the lottery for special symbols is not notified. In this case, the variable display of the special symbol (certain notification of the result of the lottery of the special symbol) is held under certain conditions. As a certain condition, an upper limit is set for the number of items that can hold the variable display of special symbols. In the present embodiment, the upper limit value is set to “4” for each of the starting ports 21 and 22. That is, the variable display of the special symbols for each of the starting ports 21 and 22, that is, the right to notify the result of the lottery of the special symbols can be held up to four. Then, the first special symbol reservation display device 14 corresponds to the first starting port 21, the second special symbol reservation display device 15 corresponds to the second starting port 22, each special symbol reservation display device 14, 15 Indicates the current number of holdings (U1, U2) in a predetermined manner. Similarly, for the variable display of the normal symbols, the upper limit holding number is set to four, and the holding number is displayed on the normal symbol holding display device 16.

FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view of the effect button device and its peripheral portion.
In FIG. 3, the production button device 10 includes a production button 10A, a production button LED 10B, a production button vibrating device 10C, and a coil spring 10F by a cylindrical case 10D and a ring-shaped lid 10E. The effect button 10A can be moved up and down within a predetermined range with respect to the case 10D.

The effect button 10A is formed of a transparent member, and the upper surface of the cylindrical portion 10A1 is closed by the operation portion 10A2 having a convex curved surface shape. An intermediate flange portion 10A3 that locks a reverse flange portion D2 formed on the inner periphery of the cylindrical portion 10D1 of the case 10D is formed in the upper and lower intermediate portions of the outer periphery of the cylindrical portion 10A1. A lower flange portion 10A4 that locks one end of the coil spring 10F is formed on the lower portion. The effect button 10A is inserted into the cylindrical portion 10D1 from below the cylindrical portion 10D1 of the cylindrical case 10D, and the operation portion 10A2 projects from the opening 10D3 formed inside the reverse flange portion D2 of the case 10D. It is supposed to do. A lid 10E is attached and fixed to the lower end of the case 10D by screwing. The lid 10E is adapted to lock the other end of the coil spring 10F. Further, the lid 10E locks the lower end of the effect button 10A that has moved downward, thereby limiting further downward movement of the effect button 10A.

The light emitting portion 10B1 of the effect button LED 10B is attached to the first attachment portion 10A5 formed inside the effect button 10A by screwing via the attachment metal fitting 10G. The harness 10B2 of the effect button LED 10B extends outward through the lower opening of the effect button 10A and the opening of the lid 10E, and is electrically connected to the lamp control board 104.

The electric motor 10C1 of the production button vibrating device 10C is attached by screwing to the second mounting portion 10A6 formed inside the production button 10A. The electric motor 10C1 has an eccentric wheel 10C3 attached to a shaft 10C2. The eccentric wheel 10C3 is a weight whose center of gravity is displaced from the shaft 10C2. When the driving voltage is supplied, the electric motor 10C1 rotates the eccentric wheel 10C3 and vibrates, and transmits this vibration to the player's finger via the effect button 10A. A power cord 10C4 extends on the base end side of the electric motor 10C1 while being exposed from the opening of the lid 10E. The power cord 10C4 is electrically connected to the lamp control board 104.

A projecting piece 10A7 of an opaque portion is attached by fitting and adhesion to the lower side of the intermediate flange portion 10A3 on the outer periphery of the cylindrical portion 10A1 of the effect button 10A. The production button detection switch 10a is attached to the case 10D by screwing. The effect button detection switch 10a is a case in which the detection unit 10a1 is a photo switch including an issuing diode and a phototransistor, and the detection unit 10a1 projects inside the case 10D through a through hole 10D4 of the case 10D. It is screwed to 10D. The detection unit 10a1 is configured to detect that the effect button 10A has moved downward by detecting the protruding piece 10A7.

The harness 10a2 of the effect button detection switch 10a is electrically connected to the effect control board 102.

(Internal configuration of control means)
Next, with reference to FIG. 4, the control means 100 for controlling the game of the gaming machine Y will be described.

The power supply board 107 includes a backup power supply including a capacitor, supplies the power supply voltage to the gaming machine Y, monitors the power supply voltage supplied to the gaming machine Y, and when the power supply voltage becomes a predetermined value or less, The power failure detection signal is output to the main control board 101. More specifically, when the power failure detection signal becomes high level, the main CPU 101a becomes operable, and when the power failure detection signal becomes low level, the main CPU 101a becomes inoperative. The backup power source is not limited to the capacitor, but may be, for example, a battery, or the capacitor and the battery may be used in combination.

The main control board 101 controls the basic operation of the game. The main control board 101 includes a main CPU 101a, a main ROM 101b, a main RAM 101c, and a crystal oscillator 101d. The main CPU 101a reads a program stored in the main ROM 101b and performs arithmetic processing based on an input signal from each detection sensor, a timer, or the like, and directly controls each device or display device, or the result of the arithmetic processing. A predetermined command is transmitted to another board according to the above. The main RAM 101c functions as a work area for data during arithmetic processing of the main CPU 101a.

On the input side of the main control board 101, a first start opening detection sensor 21a, a second start opening detection sensor 22a, a first big winning opening detection sensor 23a, a second big winning opening detection sensor 24a, and a first winning gate detection. The sensor 25a, the second winning gate detection sensor 26a, and the general winning opening detection sensor 27a are connected, and a detection signal corresponding to each sensor is input to the main control board 101 via an input port (not shown). ..

On the output side of the main control board 101, a second start opening/closing solenoid 220B that operates the normal movable piece 220A of the second start opening control device 220 and a first special movable piece 230A of the first special winning opening control device 230 are operated. A first special winning opening opening/closing solenoid 230B and a second special winning opening opening/closing solenoid 240B for activating the second special movable piece 240A of the second special winning opening control device 240 are connected to the output port (not shown). A signal for controlling each solenoid is output via the solenoid. Further, on the output side of the main control board 101, the first special symbol display device 11, the second special symbol display device 12, the normal symbol display device 13, the first special symbol hold display device 14, the second special symbol hold display device 15 and the normal symbol reservation display device 16 are connected, and a signal for controlling each display device is output via an output port (not shown).

Furthermore, a game information output terminal board 108 is connected to the output side of the main control board 101, and information about a predetermined game (hereinafter referred to as game information) is converted through an output port (not shown). It is output as an external signal. A game information display device 700 and a hall computer of a game store are connected to the game information output terminal plate 108, and the predetermined game information (external signal) described above is output from the game information output terminal plate 108 to the game information display device 700 and the hall. Sent to the computer. By outputting (displaying) the predetermined game information on the game information display device 700, the player can be provided with a judgment material for selecting a game machine (unit) installed in the game store. On the other hand, the predetermined game information is output (displayed/printed) by the display device or printer connected to the hall computer, so that the game store can grasp the operating status of each game machine.

In the present embodiment, the game information output terminal board 108 and the game information display device 700 are connected, and the game information display device 700 and the hall computer are connected, but the connection mode is not limited to this. However, even in a mode in which the game information output terminal board 108 and the hall computer are connected and the hall computer and the game information display apparatus 700 are connected, both the game information output terminal board 108 and the hall information computer are connected to the game information display apparatus 700 and the hall computer. A mode in which they are directly connected may be used.

The effect control board 102 controls the game effect according to the game situation in the game state where the game is performed and the power saving mode that occurs in the special state where the game is not performed. That is, the first image display device 71, the second image display device 72, the sound output device 73, the effect lighting devices 74 to 79, and the effect accessory device 80, which execute the effect, cause the effect to be performed. The details of the power saving mode will be described later.

The effect control board 102 includes a sub CPU 102a, a sub ROM 102b, a sub RAM 102c, and a crystal oscillator 102d, and is connected to the main control board 101 so that the main control board 101 can communicate with the effect control board 102 in one direction. ing. As will be described later, the main control board 101 transmits a predetermined command based on the result of the special symbol lottery to the effect control board 102, so the predetermined command is input to the effect control board 102 as an input signal. In addition, an effect button detection switch 10a and a selection button detection switch 9a are connected to the input side of the effect control board 102, and an effect button detection signal indicating that the effect button 10A is operated and an effect button detection signal of the select button 9A. A selection button detection signal indicating that the operation has been performed is input to the effect control board 102.

The sub CPU 102a outputs a command output from the main control board 101, a production button detection signal output from the production button device 10, a selection button detection signal output from the selection button device 9, and an input signal from a timer (crystal oscillator). Based on the above, the program stored in the sub ROM 102b is read out and arithmetic processing is performed, and based on the processing, an effect control command is transmitted to the lamp control board 104 and the image control board 105. The sub RAM 102c functions as a data work area during the arithmetic processing of the sub CPU 102a.

In the sub RAM 102c, a characteristic button first vibration flag storage area, an effect button second vibration flag storage area, a button effect executable flag storage area, a probability variation notification time data storage area, and a special figure are characteristic portions of the present embodiment. A hold effect scenario information storage area and a special figure hold image final aspect information storage area are set, and a button effect counter for determining the effective period of the effect by the operation of the effect button detection switch 10a is set.

The payout control board 103 performs a game ball launch control and a game ball payout control. The payout control board 103 includes a payout CPU 103a, a payout ROM 103b, a payout RAM 103c, and a crystal oscillator 103d, and is bidirectionally connected to the main control board 101 and the firing control board 106.

On the input side of the payout CPU 103a, a payout ball counting switch 51a for detecting whether or not a game ball has been paid out is connected, and based on a payout ball detection signal from these and an input signal from a timer, payout The program stored in the ROM 103b is read to perform arithmetic processing, and corresponding data is transmitted to the main control board 101 based on the processing.

To the output side of the payout control board 103, the payout drive unit 51 of the payout device 5 for paying out a predetermined number of game balls from a storage tank (not shown) to the player is connected. Based on the prize ball request signal transmitted from the main control board 101, the payout CPU 103a reads a predetermined program from the payout ROM 103b and performs arithmetic processing, and also controls the payout device 5 to give a predetermined game ball to the player. Pay out. At this time, the payout RAM 103c functions as a data work area during the arithmetic processing of the payout CPU 103a.

The launch control board 106 energizes the launch solenoid 41 based on the information contained in the launch handle detection signal from the touch sensor 32a and the input signal from the launch volume knob 32b to launch a game ball. In the present embodiment, the reciprocating speed of the firing solenoid 41 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 106. Since one game ball is fired each time the firing solenoid 41 reciprocates, the number of game balls fired in one minute is about 99.9 (pieces/minute).

The lamp control board 104 includes a lamp CPU 104a, a lamp ROM 104b, a lamp RAM 104c, and a crystal oscillator 104d, like the above-described boards, and the output side illumination devices 74 to 79, the effect accessory device 80, and the effect. It is connected to the button LED 10B and the second image display device 72. The lamp CPU 104a performs light emission control of the effect lighting devices 74 to 79 based on a command related to effect control (hereinafter, referred to as “effect control command”) transmitted from the effect control board 102. Further, the lamp CPU 104a performs drive control for the solenoid that operates the effect accessory device 80 and drive control for the solenoid that operates the second image display device 72, based on the effect control command. Further, the lamp control board 104 controls the light emission of the effect button LED 10B based on the effect control command.

The image control board 105 generates at least a video signal relating to an image such as a moving image or a still image displayed on the first image display device 71 and the second image display device 72, and the first image display device 71 and the second image display device. The image generation unit 105B that outputs the image generation unit 105B that outputs the audio signal to the audio output device 73, the audio generation unit 105C that generates the audio signal related to the audio that is output to the audio output device 73, and outputs the audio signal to the audio output device 73, and the image generation unit 105B and the audio generation unit 105C. It has the control part 105A which controls.

The control unit 105A of the image control board 105 includes a control CPU 105Aa for controlling image display by the first image display device 71 and the second image display device 72, a control ROM 105Ab, a control RAM 105Ac, and a crystal oscillator 105Ad.

The general CPU 105Aa is connected to a general ROM 105Ab in which control programs and the like are stored, and the control program necessary for the operation of the general CPU 105Aa is read out. When the overall CPU 105Aa receives a command related to effect control such as an effect control command transmitted from the effect control board 102, the overall CPU 105Aa causes the image generation unit 105B to display the command on the first image display device 71 and the second image display device 72 based on the command. Along with the instruction of the image to be output, the instruction of the sound to be output from the audio output device 73 is issued to the audio generation unit 105C.

The general RAM 105Ac is built in the general CPU 105Aa, functions as a work area for data during arithmetic processing of the general CPU 105Aa, and temporarily stores the data read from the general ROM 105Ab.

Further, the general ROM 105Ab is composed of a mask ROM, and stores a control processing program of the general ROM 105Ab, a display list generation program for generating a display list, an animation pattern for displaying an animation of effect patterns, and the like. There is.

This animation pattern is referred to when displaying an animation that constitutes the specific content of the effect by the image, and is configured by animation scene information, the display order of each animation scene, and the like. The animation scene information includes wait frames (display time), target data (sprite identification number, transfer source address, etc.), drawing parameters (sprite display position, display magnification, transmittance, brightness (detail). Ratio), etc.), and various information such as a drawing method.

The image generation unit 105B includes a VDP (Video Display Processor) 105Ba that is an image processor, a CGROM 105Bb that stores image data, and a VRAM 105Bc that includes a frame buffer that temporarily stores drawing data generated from the image data. I have it.

The VDP 105Ba is connected to the CGROM 105Bb in which image data is stored, and generates drawing data, which is a source of a video signal (RGB signal or the like) based on the image data, based on an instruction from the general CPU 105Aa. The image data is an image (frame) to be displayed on the first image display device 71 and the second image display device 72, for example, a background image such as a landscape, a character, and dialogue that constitutes a decorative pattern image or a background of the decorative pattern. It is material-like data that represents individual images of. On the other hand, the drawing data is synthetic data representing an image of the entire frame configured by combining (superimposing) individual images.

The CGROM 105Bb is composed of a flash memory, an EEPROM, an EPROM, a mask ROM, etc., and compresses and stores image data (sprite, movie) or the like, which is a collection of pixel information in a predetermined range of pixels (for example, 32×32 pixels). ing. The pixel information is composed of color number information designating a color number for each pixel and an α value indicating the transparency of the image. Further, the CGROM 105Bb stores, without compression, palette data in which color number information designating a color number and display color information for actually displaying a color are associated with each other. Note that the CGROM 105Bb may have a configuration in which not all the image data is compressed but only a part thereof is compressed. As a movie compression method, various known compression methods such as MPEG4 can be used. The CGROM 105Bb is divided into an area for storing image data of an image displayed on the first image display apparatus 71 and an area for storing image data of an image displayed on the second image display apparatus 72.

The image generation unit 105B also has a crystal oscillator. The crystal oscillator outputs a pulse signal to the VDP 105Ba. The VDP 105Ba divides this pulse signal to generate a synchronization signal (horizontal synchronization signal/vertical synchronization signal) for achieving synchronization with the first image display device 71 and the second image display device 72, and together with the video signal. The image is output to the first image display device 71 and the second image display device 72.

Next, details of various tables stored in the main ROM 101b will be described with reference to FIGS.

FIGS. 5A-1 and 5A-2 are diagrams showing an example of the jackpot determination table. The jackpot determination is to determine the success or failure of the right acquisition of at least the special game (whether or not the special prize is obtained) based on the jackpot determination random number obtained based on the winning of the winning openings 21 and 22. FIG. 5(a-1) is a table referred to in the jackpot determination in the lottery of the first special symbol which is carried out upon winning the prize in the first starting opening 21 (hereinafter, a “jackpot determination table for the first special symbol”). That is). On the other hand, FIG. 5(a-2) is a table referred to in the jackpot determination in the lottery of the second special symbol which is carried out upon winning the winning in the second starting opening 22 (hereinafter, "the jackpot determination for the second special symbol"). Table)).

In each of the jackpot determination tables, a jackpot determination table referred to when the jackpot winning probability, which will be described later, is relatively low (set to a standard value) (hereinafter, referred to as "low probability jackpot determination table"). And a jackpot determination table (hereinafter referred to as a “high probability jackpot determination table”) that is referred to in a relatively high state (set higher than the normal value). By collating the obtained jackpot determination random number with the jackpot determination table, it is determined whether or not to win the "jackpot", that is, either "jackpot", "small hit" or "miss". ..

In each jackpot determination table, a jackpot determination value and a determination result are uniquely associated and stored. That is, by collating the obtained random number for jackpot determination with the jackpot determination table, one of “big hit”, “small hit” or “miss” is determined. If a player wins a prize other than "miss", that is, "big hit" or "small hit", a special game in which the special winning openings 23, 24 are opened is executed.

When the result of the jackpot determination is “miss”, the reach determination is further performed based on the reach determination table of FIG. 5B. In the reach determination table, reach determination values and presence/absence of reach effects are uniquely associated and stored. By comparing the obtained random number for reach determination with the reach determination table, it is determined whether the reach effect is valid or not. As a result of the reach determination, if the player wins the reach (it is determined that there is a reach effect), the reach effect for increasing the player's expectation for the jackpot win is performed during the lottery effect. In the present embodiment, when the “big hit” or the “small hit” is won, the reach effect is always executed even if the reach determination different from the big hit determination is not performed. However, when the “big hit” or the “small hit” is won, the reach determination can be performed similarly to the case of the “miss”.

As a form of the reach effect, for example, the decorative pattern is stopped in two areas of the left area, the central area, and the right area of the first image display device 71 during the variable display of the effect symbol, and the remaining one area. There is a mode in which a state (so-called "reach state") in which a predetermined decorative pattern is stopped on a predetermined effective line is a sequence of decorative patterns representing a big hit. If the result of the jackpot determination is “miss”, the result of the jackpot determination is still “miss” even if this reach state is brought into the production specific state. However, in the main lottery effect that is frequently performed in the first image display device 71 or the like during the game, two decorative symbols are arranged out of the arrangement of the three decorative symbols representing the jackpot winning, and halfway the same as the "big hit" winning. By creating such a situation, it is possible to fuel the player's expectation of winning the jackpot.

In the reach production in which the reach state occurs, after such a reach state is established, no other special production is performed, and a decorative design that does not show a big hit as the last production design is stopped on the activated line. In some cases, the lottery effect is finished, or the development effect is developed (so-called “super reach effect”) after the reach state is established. Further, in the reach effect, the reach state does not always occur. In other words, there is a reach effect in which even if the reach state does not occur, the player's expectation for winning the jackpot can be fueled.

6A to 6C are diagrams showing an example of the special symbol determination table. The special symbol determination is a mode of the special symbol stopped and displayed on the special symbol display devices 11 and 12 based on the acquired random number for special symbol determination (type of special symbol: special symbol stop symbol data/special effect symbol designation command) Is to decide.

The special symbol determination table is roughly classified according to the result of the big hit determination (big hit, small hit and loss). That is, FIG. 6A is a table referred to in the special symbol determination when the result of the big hit determination is “big hit”, and FIG. 6B is a result of the big hit determination is “small hit”. The table referred to in the special symbol determination in the case, FIG. 6(c) is the table referred to in the special symbol determination when the result of the jackpot determination is “miss”.

Further, each of these tables is also classified by the type of starting opening that triggers the lottery of the special symbol. When the result of the jackpot determination is “miss”, the special symbol determination table is also classified according to the presence or absence of the reach effect. In each special symbol determination table, the determination value for the special symbol and the type of the special symbol are uniquely stored and stored. As the identification information of the special symbol type, special symbol stop symbol data and special effect symbol designation command are set. The special figure stop symbol data is used in the process in the main control board 101, and the special effect symbol designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 102 at the time of the special symbol determination.

As shown in FIGS. 6(a) to 6(c), the special effect symbol designation command is 1-byte MODE data for identifying the classification of the command, and 1-byte for indicating the content (function) of the command. DATA data of. Regarding the special effect symbol designating command, if the MODE data is "E1H", it means that the game ball has won the first starting opening 21 (operating the first special symbol display device 11), and the MODE data is " If it is "E2H", it means that the game ball has won the second starting opening 22 (operating the second special symbol display device 12).

FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example of a jackpot game control table used when controlling a jackpot game. The jackpot game control table is associated with the jackpot type, that is, the type of special symbol (special symbol stop symbol data). That is, at the time of jackpot game, which table to use is selected based on the type of special symbol.

The jackpot game control table stores conditions for controlling the jackpot game. As a condition for controlling the jackpot game, the opening time (the period from the start of the jackpot game to the first opening of either the first big winning opening 23 or the second big winning opening 24 ( OP time), the opening designation command transmitted to the effect control board 102 at the start of the opening, the type of the table used to control the opening and closing of the first special winning opening 23 and the second special winning opening 24 (round game), the first Ending time (ED time), which is the period from the end of the last opening of the special winning opening 23 or the second special winning opening 24 to the end of the jackpot game, and the effect control board at the beginning of the ending An ending designation command to be transmitted to 102 is set.

8(a) to 8(d) are views showing an example of a big winning opening opening/closing control table for a jackpot game used when controlling opening/closing of the first big winning opening 23, and FIGS. 9(c) is a diagram showing an example of a special winning opening opening/closing control table for a big hit game, which is used when controlling opening/closing of the second special winning opening 24. FIG. FIG. 8(a) is a table referred to in a first long hit game constituting a big hit game, FIG. 8(b) is a table referred to in a second long hit game constituting a big hit game, and FIG. 8(c) is The table referred to in the medium hit game constituting the big hit game, FIG. 8D is the table referred to in the short hit game constituting the big hit game. On the other hand, FIG. 9A is a table referred to in the first specific jackpot game which constitutes the jackpot game, FIG. 9B is a table referred to in the second particular jackpot game which constitutes the jackpot game, and FIG. 9C. ) Is a table referred to in the third specific jackpot game which constitutes the jackpot game.

The special winning opening opening/closing control table for each big hit game stores conditions for controlling opening/closing of the special winning openings 23, 24 during the big hit game. As conditions for controlling the opening and closing of the special winning opening 23, 24, the type of big winning opening to execute the big hit game, the round number (R) which is the number of the round game, the big winning opening control device 230 in each round game, The special electric operation number (K), which is the operation number of 240 (opening of the special winning opening 23, 24), and the opening time/closing time (operating time/non-operating time) are set.

FIG. 10A is a diagram showing an example of a small hit game control table used when controlling a small hit game. The small hit game control table is associated with the small hit type, that is, the type of special symbol (special symbol stop symbol data). That is, in the small hit game, which table is used is selected based on the type of the special symbol.

The small hit game control table stores conditions for controlling the small hit game. As a condition for controlling the small hit game, the opening time which is the period from the start of the big hit game to the first opening of either the first big winning opening 23 or the second big winning opening 24. (OP time), the opening designation command transmitted to the effect control board 102 at the start of the opening, the type of the table used to control the opening and closing of the first special winning opening 23 and the second special winning opening 24 (round game), The ending time (ED time), which is the period from the end of the last opening of either the 1st prize hole 23 or the 2nd prize hole 24 to the end of the small hit game, and the effect at the start of the ending. An ending designation command to be transmitted to the control board 102 is set.

FIG. 10B is a table referred to in the small hit game. The special winning opening/closing control table for the small hitting game stores conditions for controlling opening/closing of the special winning openings 23, 24 during the small hitting game. The conditions for controlling the opening and closing of the special winning openings 23, 24 are the type of special winning opening for executing the jackpot game, and the operation of the special winning opening control devices 230, 240 (opening the special winning openings 23, 24). The special electric operation number (K) and the opening time/closing time (operating time/non-operating time) are set.

FIG. 11A is a diagram showing an example of a reference data determination table referred to when determining the game condition data. The game condition data is identification information indicating a state of a game condition that is newly set (changed) after the big hit game when the big hit is won. The game condition data is associated with the state of the winning probability of the jackpot at the time of the special symbol lottery and the result of the special symbol lottery (special symbol stop symbol data). That is, the table is divided according to the state of the jackpot winning probability (low probability state/high probability state), and in each of the divided tables, the type of special symbol (special symbol stop symbol data) and the game condition data Are uniquely associated and stored.

The game condition data is composed of 2-byte data. The upper byte of the game condition data represents a state of the jackpot winning probability newly set by the jackpot winning. If "01H", the jackpot winning probability after the jackpot game is set to a high probability state, and if "00H", the jackpot winning probability after the jackpot game is set to a low probability state. On the other hand, the lower byte of the game condition data represents a state of ease of winning of the starting mouth newly set by the jackpot winning. If "01H", the starting mouth prize easiness is set to the easy state after the jackpot game, and if "00H", the starting mouth prize easiness is set to the difficult state after the jackpot game.

FIG. 11B is a diagram showing an example of the game condition determination table. The game condition determination is to determine the state of the game condition that is newly set when the jackpot game ends (during the jackpot game end process). As described above, in this embodiment, the jackpot winning probability game condition and the winning easiness are set as the game condition. The table, the game condition data, the state of each game condition, that is, the flag indicating the state of the game condition described later (high probability flag and time saving flag) ON/OFF and the special symbol display executable by the state of the game condition The number of times (Xa, Ja: hereinafter, referred to as “executable number”) is uniquely associated and stored. That is, the feasible number of times this special symbol is displayed means a special symbol lottery, in other words, a prescribed number of times of variable display of the special symbol which is a notification of the result.

FIG. 12 is a diagram showing an example of a special figure fluctuation pattern determination table that is referred to when determining a variation display mode (special figure fluctuation pattern) of a special symbol as described later. The special figure variation pattern is associated with the time required for the variation display of the special symbol (hereinafter referred to as “special figure variation time”) and the type of effect.

The special figure fluctuation pattern determination table is classified by the special figure stop symbol data (including the result of the big hit determination and the presence/absence of reach effect) and the special symbol holding number (U1 or U2).

In each table, the special figure variation pattern determination value and one or a plurality of special figure variation patterns are uniquely associated and stored. Since the special figure variation pattern is assigned with a predetermined probability set in advance, the expectation degree of the jackpot winning is set in the special figure variation pattern.

In addition, a starting mouth winning designation command and a special pattern variation pattern designation command (hereinafter referred to as a special symbol variation pattern designation command) are set corresponding to each special figure variation pattern. The starting mouth winning designation command is generated at the time of winning (during the input control processing of step S200) and is transmitted to the effect control board 102, and the special figure variation pattern designation command is at the start of variation display of the special symbol (special processing of step S300). It is generated and transmitted to the effect control board 102 (at the time of the symbol storage determination processing). Each command is composed of 1-byte MODE data for identifying the type of the starting port and 1-byte DATA data for identifying the special figure variation pattern.

FIGS. 13(a) to 13(f) show an example of a table used when controlling a normal symbol type game based on the winning of the first winning gate 25 or the second winning gate 26.

FIG. 13A is a diagram showing an example of a hit determination table for ordinary symbol lottery. The hit determination is to determine whether or not at least the right acquisition of the auxiliary game is successful (whether or not the hit is successful) based on the random number for hit determination obtained based on the winning of the winning gates 25 and 26.

The hit determination table is divided according to the starting mouth prize easiness state described later. Specifically, the hit determination table is divided into a hit determination table referred to in the non-time saving state and a hit determination table referred to in the time saving state, and is stored in the main ROM 101b. By collating the obtained random number for hit determination with the hit determination table, either "win" or "miss" is determined. That is, in each hit determination table, the hit determination value and the determination result are uniquely associated and stored, and by collating the obtained hit determination random number with the hit determination table, the “win” or Either "miss" is decided. When "win" is won, an auxiliary game in which the second starting opening 22 is opened is executed.

FIG. 13B is a diagram showing an example of a normal symbol determination table. The ordinary symbol determination is a mode of the ordinary symbol that is stopped and displayed on the ordinary symbol display device 13 based on the random number for ordinary symbol determination obtained based on the winning of the winning gates 25 and 26 (type of ordinary symbol: ordinary symbol It is to determine stop symbol data/normal effect symbol designation data). The normal symbol determination table is divided according to the result of winning determination (winning or loss), and both are stored in the main ROM 101b.

FIG. 13C shows a variation pattern (hereinafter, referred to as “universal figure variation pattern”) of the ordinary symbol associated with a time required for variable display of the ordinary symbol (hereinafter, referred to as “universal figure variation time”). FIG. 8 is a diagram showing a universal figure variation pattern determination table for this purpose. The general/universal figure variation pattern determination table is composed of a general/universal figure variation pattern determination table that is referred to in a time saving state and a public figure variation pattern determination table that is referenced in a non-time saving state. Both tables are stored in the main ROM 101b.

The general pattern fluctuation pattern is determined by collating the obtained random number for general pattern fluctuation pattern determination with the general pattern fluctuation pattern determination table. In the present embodiment, only one universal figure fluctuation pattern is set in each table. That is, the expected value of the universal figure fluctuation time in the time saving state is 3.0 seconds, while the expected value of the universal figure fluctuation time in the non-time saving state is 15.0 seconds (see FIG. 13C).

FIG. 13D is a diagram showing an example of the auxiliary game reference data determination table. This table stores data (auxiliary game reference data) that is referenced when performing an auxiliary game. As shown in FIG. 13D, the auxiliary game reference data determination table corresponds to a combination of the current winning easiness state of the second starting opening 22 and the universal figure stop symbol data, and the auxiliary game reference data. It is attached. That is, the auxiliary game reference data has information on the starting mouth prize easiness state when the ordinary symbol lottery is performed and the result of the ordinary symbol lottery.

FIG. 13E is a diagram showing an example of the auxiliary game control table. In this table, conditions for controlling the auxiliary game are stored in association with the auxiliary game reference data. As a condition for controlling the auxiliary game, the opening time which is the period from the start of the auxiliary game to the first opening of the second starting opening 22 and the last opening of the second starting opening 22 are The ending time, which is the period from the end to the end of the auxiliary game, is set. The auxiliary game control table is also stored in the main ROM 101b.

FIG.13(f) is a figure which shows an example of the 2nd starting opening opening-closing control table for a hit. This table is referred to as a second start opening/closing control table (second start opening/closing control table for non-time saving) and a second reference when the ease of winning the winning opening is in the non-time saving state. And a starting opening/closing control table (second starting opening/closing control table for time saving). Both tables are stored in the main ROM 101b.

In each table, the conditions for controlling the opening and closing of the second starting port 22 during the auxiliary game are stored in association with the above-mentioned auxiliary game reference data. As conditions for controlling the opening and closing of the second starting port 22, a universal electric operation number (D) which is an operation sequence (opening of the second starting port 22) of the second starting port control device 220 and each opening time. The closing time (operating time/non-operating time) is set. In the present embodiment, only one type of condition pattern is set in each table. That is, the expected value of the opening time in the non-time saving second start opening/closing control table is 4.1, while the expected value of the opening time in the non-time saving second starting opening/closing control table is 5.0 seconds. ..

(Explanation of types of special games)
The special game will be described. In the present embodiment, the special winning opening control devices 230, 240 are operated (the special winning openings 23, 24 are opened) are executed when the "big hit" is won, and the special winning openings 23, 24 are played. It consists of a "big hit game" that opens and closes. The jackpot game is mainly a "first long hit game", a "second long hit game", a "medium hit game", a "short hit game", and a "first specified jackpot" mainly due to the difference in opening and closing modes of the special winning openings 23 and 24. It is divided into "game", "second specific jackpot game" and "third specific jackpot game".

In the jackpot game, a round game in which the special winning openings 23 and 24 are opened at least once is executed a predetermined number of times. In each round game, the number of times that the game can be opened (hereinafter referred to as the maximum number of times of opening) and the total time that the game can be opened (hereinafter referred to as the maximum time of opening) are preset. The reason why "is openable" is that the number of game balls that can be won in the special winning openings 23, 24 during one round game is set in advance (for example, 9). Therefore, even if the special winning openings 23, 24 have not been opened the maximum number of times, the special winning openings 23, 24 may be closed and the round game may end. Also, even if the maximum opening time has not elapsed, the special winning openings 23, 24 may be closed and the round game may be ended. In addition, the maximum number of times of opening and the maximum opening time of the special winning openings 23, 24 in each round game may or may not be unified for each jackpot game.

(Explanation of game conditions)
Next, a game condition which is a condition when a game progresses will be described. In the present embodiment, the game progresses under the "low probability" state or the "high probability" state for the jackpot winning probability, and the "time saving" state or the "non-probability" for the easiness of winning at the starting opening of the game ball. The game progresses under the "time saving" condition. The initial (when the power is turned on) game condition is set to a "low probability" state and a "non-time saving" state.

In the present embodiment, the "low probability" state about the winning probability of the jackpot is the jackpot in the jackpot determination of the special symbol lottery performed on the condition that the game ball has won the first starting opening 21 or the second starting opening 22. The winning probability is 1/350, which is relatively disadvantageous to the player. The winning of the “big hit” is to acquire the right to execute the “big hit game” in the special symbol lottery. On the other hand, the "high probability" state is that the winning probability of the jackpot is higher than that of the "low probability" state, that is, it is set to 1/80 which is relatively advantageous to the player. Therefore, when the jackpot winning probability is "high probability" state, it is easier to win the jackpot than in the "low probability" state, and the number of jackpot winnings per unit time is relatively large. It can be said that it is in an advantageous state for people.

The “non-time saving” state is a state in which ease of winning the prize in the second starting opening 22 is normal. Specifically, in the "non-time saving" state, the time required for the variable display of the normal symbol corresponding to the lottery of the ordinary symbol performed on condition that the game ball has won in the winning gates 25 and 26 (hereinafter, the universal symbol variation). The time) is set to 15 seconds, and the expected total of the operating time of the second starting opening control device 220 (the opening time of the second starting opening 22) that operates when a "winning" is won in the lottery for the ordinary symbols The value is set to 4.1 seconds, and it means that the probability of winning a hit is set to 1/50 in the hit determination for a normal symbol. It should be noted that the "total opening time" is that the second starting opening 22 may be opened a plurality of times for each hit, and a game ball can be won for each hit. This is because the number of game balls is limited, and when the number of game balls wins, the game balls are closed without waiting for the opening time.

On the other hand, in the "time saving" state, the operating time of the second starting opening control device 220 (opening time of the second starting opening 22) per unit time is longer than in the "non-time saving" state, and the second starting operation is performed. It is a state in which the easiness of winning the prize in the mouth 22 is higher than that in the "non-time saving" state, that is, a state in which it is easier to give a prize to the second starting opening 22 as compared with the "non-time saving" state. Due to the relatively high ease of winning the prize in the second starting opening 22, the number of times the second special symbol lottery can be executed per unit time increases. Under the same jackpot winning probability, the one with a larger number of executions of the second special symbol lottery per unit time inevitably has a larger number of jackpots per unit time, so the "time saving" state It can be said that the player is more advantageous than the "non-time saving" condition.

As described above, in the present embodiment, in the “time saving” state, the universal figure fluctuation time is set to 3.0 seconds, and the total maximum opening time of the second starting opening 22 is set to 5.0 seconds. The winning probability is set to 1/5. In other words, all the components of the easiness of winning in the second starting opening 22 are set to be advantageous to the player from the "non-time saving" state.

In the present embodiment, when the game balls are won in the starting openings 21 and 22, three balls can be won, and the player can operate the firing handle 32 to shoot the game balls. However, the number of game balls possessed by the player tends to decrease. However, in the “time saving” state, winning in the second starting opening 22 is easier than in the “non-time saving” state, so that it is possible to suppress a decrease in the number of game balls possessed by the player. That is, from the viewpoint of the number of game balls possessed by the player, the "time saving" state is set to be advantageous to the player as compared with the "non-time saving" state.

In this way, the type of jackpot game and the state of the game condition newly set after the jackpot game (a combination of a low probability state/high probability state and a non-time saving state/time saving state) are determined by winning the jackpot. To be done. In view of this, the substantial jackpot type (the jackpot type based on the profit given to the player) is the type of the jackpot game to be executed and the game condition newly set after the jackpot game is finished. It can be said to be a combination with the state. Therefore, in the following, apart from the type of jackpot based on the special figure stop symbol data, a combination of the type of jackpot game led by the jackpot and the game conditions after the jackpot game, that is, based on the type of profit the player enjoys. You can classify jackpot types.

Specifically, in the present embodiment, the “first long win game” is executed by winning, and then the jackpot that sets the game condition state to the “high probability” state and the “short time” state is set to the “high probability short time game”. Yes 1st per win", "2nd per long game" is executed, and then the jackpot that sets the state of the game condition to "high probability" state and "time saving" state is "high probability time saving Yes 2nd long hit" , "Medium hit game" is executed, and then the state of the game condition is set to "high probability" state and "time saving" state. The jackpot is "high probability time short yes medium hit", and "short hit game" is executed. After that, the state of the game condition is set to the "high probability" state and the "time saving" state. The jackpot is executed with the "high probability time/short/short win" and the "short hit game", and then the state of the game condition is set to the "high probability". State and "non-time saving" jackpot to be set to "high probability short time no short hit", medium hitting game is executed, and then the jackpot to set the game condition state to "low probability" state and "time saving" state Is referred to as "low probability time reduction, existence of medium probability" (see FIG. 12(a)). In addition, the first specific jackpot game is executed by winning, and then the jackpot for setting the state of the game condition to the "high probability" state and the "time saving" state is the "high probability time-saving Yes 1st specific jackpot", the 2nd specific jackpot. The game is executed, and then the state of the game condition is set to the "high probability" state and the "time saving" state. The jackpot is the "high probability time saving Yes second specific jackpot", the third specific jackpot game is executed, and then the game. The jackpot that sets the condition state to the “high probability” state and the “time saving” state is referred to as the “high probability time saving yes third specific jackpot” (see FIG. 11A).

If the big hit is won, the normal state is set when the big hit game starts regardless of the state before the big hit game. That is, the winning probability of the jackpot is in a low probability state, and the winning opening winning ability is always in a non-time saving state during the jackpot game. In addition, in the present embodiment, the big hit game is set as the special game, that is, only the "big hit" is provided as a judgment result advantageous to the player in the special symbol judgment. Although a special game for opening 23, 24 is executed, a small hit which does not change the state of the game condition during the special game can be provided.

(Main processing of main control board)
The main processing of the main control board 101 will be described with reference to FIG.

When power is supplied from the power supply board 107 to the main CPU 101a, a system reset occurs in the main CPU 101a, and the main CPU 101a performs the following main processing.

First, in step S10, the main CPU 101a performs an initialization process. In this process, the main CPU 101a reads a boot program from the main ROM 101b and initializes each storage area of the main RAM 101c in response to power-on.

In step S20, the main CPU 101a updates the effect random number for determining the special figure variation pattern in the variation display of the special symbol including the reach determination random number value, the special figure variation pattern determination random value, and the like.

In step S30, the main CPU 101a updates the initial value random number including the big hit determination initial value random number, the special symbol determination initial value random number, the hit determination initial value random number, and the like. After that, the processes of steps S20 and S30 are repeated until a predetermined interrupt process is performed.

(Main control board timer interrupt processing)
The timer interrupt process of the main control board 101 will be described with reference to FIG. The reset clock pulse generation circuit provided on the main control board 101 generates a clock pulse at a predetermined cycle (4 milliseconds), whereby the following timer interrupt processing is executed.

First, in step S100, the main CPU 101a saves the information stored in the register of the main CPU 101a in the stack area.

In step S110, the main CPU 101a performs a special symbol change time update process, a special symbol stop time update process, an opening time update process, a special winning timer 23, 24 opening and closing time update process, etc. Counter, and update processing of the variable time of the normal symbol, update processing of the stop time of the ordinary symbol, and update processing of the opening and closing time of the second starting opening 22 and the like Perform time control processing to update the auxiliary game timer counter ..

In step S120, the main CPU 101a performs a random number updating process of a big hit determination random number value, a special symbol determination random number value, and a hit determination random number value. Specifically, each random number counter is incremented by +1 to update the random number counter. When the added result exceeds the maximum value of the random number range, the random number counter is returned to 0, and when the random number counter makes one round, the random number is updated from the initial value random number value at that time.

In step S130, the main CPU 101a performs an initial value random number updating process of updating the random number counter by adding +1 to the large hit determination initial value random number counter, the special symbol initial value random number counter, and the hit determination initial value random number counter.

In step S200, the main CPU 101a performs an input control process. In this process, the main CPU 101a performs an input control process for determining whether or not a new valid signal is transmitted from a predetermined detection sensor. Details will be described later with reference to FIGS.

In step S300, the main CPU 101a, the first special symbol display device 11, the second special symbol display device 12, the first special symbol reservation display device 14, the second special symbol reservation display device 15, the first big winning opening control device 230 And, the special symbol special electric control process (special symbol processing) for controlling the second special winning opening control device 240 (control of the special symbol system device) is performed. Details will be described later with reference to FIGS.

In step S400, the main CPU 101a controls the ordinary symbol display device 13, the ordinary symbol hold display device 16, and the second starting opening control device 220 (control of the ordinary symbol system device), the universal symbol and power control process (ordinary). Perform symbol-based processing). Details will be described later with reference to FIGS. 31 to 35.

In step S500, the main CPU 101a performs a payout control process. In this processing, the main CPU 101a sets the starting opening (first starting opening 21, second starting opening 22), special winning opening (first big winning opening 23, second big winning opening 24), and general winning opening 27. It is checked whether or not the corresponding prize ball counter exceeds "0", and if it exceeds "0", a prize ball request signal indicating the number of prize balls corresponding to each winning opening is given out. Send to. Then, when the prize ball signal is transmitted, an update process of subtracting "1" from the prize ball counter associated with the signal is performed.

In step S600, the main CPU 101a outputs external signal output control data for outputting information about a game as an external signal to an external device such as the game information display device 700, a second start opening/closing solenoid 220B, and a first special winning opening solenoid 230B. And drive control data for driving the second special winning opening/closing solenoid 240B (second starting opening/closing solenoid driving data, first big winning opening/closing solenoid driving data and second big winning opening/closing solenoid driving data), and Display control data for displaying a predetermined symbol on the symbol display devices 11, 12, 13 and the symbol reservation display devices 14, 15, 16 (special symbol display data, ordinary symbol display data, special symbol reservation display data, ordinary symbol reservation Display data) data creation processing is performed.

In step S700, the main CPU 101a performs output control processing. In this process, first, a port output process for outputting a signal based on the external signal output control data and drive control data created in S600 is performed. Next, in order to turn on each LED of the symbol display devices 11, 12, 13 and the hold display devices 14, 15, 16, a display device output process for outputting a signal based on the display control data created in step S600 is performed. .. Finally, a command transmission process for transmitting the command set in the transmission buffer of the main RAM 101c to another board is also performed.

In step S800, the main CPU 101a restores the information saved in step S100 to the register of the main CPU 101a.

The input control process will be described with reference to FIG. First, in step S210, the main CPU 101a determines whether the main CPU 101a has input a detection signal from the first special winning opening detection sensor 23a, that is, whether or not a game ball has entered the first special winning opening 23. To do. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

In step S220, the main CPU 101a determines whether the detection signal from the second special winning opening detection sensor 24a is input, that is, whether the game ball has won the second special winning opening 24. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

In step S230, the main CPU 101a determines whether the detection signal from the first starting opening detection sensor 21a has been input, that is, whether the game ball has won the first starting opening 21 or not. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

In step S240, the main CPU 101a determines whether the detection signal from the second starting opening detection sensor 22a is input, that is, whether the game ball has won the second starting opening 22 or not. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

In step S250, the main CPU 101a inputs the detection signal from the first winning gate detection sensor 25a or the second winning gate detection sensor 26a, that is, the game ball wins the first winning gate 25 or the second winning gate 26. It is determined whether or not. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

In step S260, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not a detection signal is input from the general winning opening detection sensor 27a, that is, whether the game ball has won the general winning opening 27. When the main CPU 101a receives a detection signal from the general winning opening detection sensor 27a, the main CPU 101a adds predetermined data to the general winning opening award ball counter used for a prize ball and updates the counter.

Next, the first special winning opening detection signal input processing will be described with reference to FIG. In step S211, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not there is a valid detection signal from the first special winning opening detection sensor 23a, that is, whether or not a predetermined payout condition is satisfied. If there is no valid detection signal, the processing is ended, and if there is a valid detection signal, in step S212, it is determined whether or not the jackpot game is currently being performed, that is, whether or not the special figure special power processing data=3 described later Determine whether. This is to confirm whether or not the winning at the first special winning opening 23 is illegal.

The main CPU 101a ends the first big winning hole detection signal input processing if not a big hit game, and if it is a big hit game, in step S213, a predetermined big prize mouth prize ball counter to be used for a prize ball is predetermined. A round prize number counter (C) counter for adding and updating data and for counting the number of game balls that have won in the special winning opening (first big winning opening 23 or second big winning opening 24) in the round. Add value and update.

In step S214, the main CPU 101a sets a first special winning opening winning designation command indicating that the first big winning opening 23 is won in the effect transmission data storage area (transmission buffer) of the main RAM 101c, and the first large winning opening winning designation command is set. The winning opening detection signal input processing is ended.

Next, the second special winning opening detection signal input processing will be described with reference to FIG. In step S221, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not there is a valid detection signal from the second special winning opening detection sensor 24a, that is, whether or not a predetermined payout condition is satisfied. If there is no valid detection signal, the process is ended, and if there is a valid detection signal, in step S222, it is determined whether or not the jackpot game is currently being performed, that is, whether or not the special figure special power processing data=3 described later. Determine whether. This is to confirm whether or not the winning of the second special winning opening 24 is illegal.

The main CPU 101a finishes the second big winning hole detection signal input processing if not in the big hit game, and if it is in the big hit game, in step S223, sets a predetermined big prize mouth prize ball counter to be used for the prize ball. A round winning number counter (C) counter for adding and updating data and for counting the number of game balls won in the special winning opening (first special winning opening 23 or second special winning opening 24) in the round. Add value and update.

In step S224, the main CPU 101a sets, in the effect transmission data storage area (transmission buffer) of the main RAM 101c, a second special winning opening winning designation command indicating that the second big winning opening 24 has been won. The winning opening detection signal input processing is ended.

Next, the first starting opening detection signal input process will be described with reference to FIG. In step S231, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not there is a valid detection signal from the first starting opening detection sensor 21a, that is, whether or not a predetermined preset starting condition is satisfied. If there is no valid detection signal, the process is ended, and if there is a valid detection signal, in step S232, the starting mouth prize ball counter is incremented by "1" to be updated, and the first starting mouth prize flag of the main RAM 101c is updated. The first start opening prize flag is turned on in the storage area.

In step S233, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the counter value of the first special symbol reservation number counter (U1, also referred to as "first special figure reservation number") is smaller than 4 (upper limit value). If the counter value (U1) is 4, the process is terminated, and if the first special symbol reservation number (U1) is smaller than 4, it means that the right to execute the variable display of the special symbol is obtained. In step S234, the CPU 101a updates the counter value (U1) of the first special symbol holding number counter by adding "1". Then, in step S234, in order to update the first special symbol reservation number (U1) displayed on the first special symbol reservation display device 14, the special symbol reservation display data indicating the reservation number is stored in the predetermined area of the main RAM 101c. Set to.

In step S235, the main CPU 101a obtains determination information including a big hit determination random number, a special symbol determination random number, a reach determination random number, and a special figure variation pattern determination random number. Specifically, the random number value indicated by each random number counter is stored in the first special symbol reservation storage area. The first special symbol storage holding area is divided into a first storage unit to a fourth storage unit (see FIG. 14 (a)), the determination information is a number in the storage unit in which the determination information is not stored. It is stored in order from a small storage unit.

Then, the main CPU 101a performs a first preliminary determination process based on the winning of the first starting opening 21 in step S236. Here, the first preliminary determination process will be described. The first pre-determination process, the predetermined items determined in the special map special electric control process of step S300, the variable display of the definite special symbol based on the winning of the first starting opening 21 (the result of the lottery of the special symbol This is a process of making a determination in advance before the notification).

Specifically, based on the determination information related to the special symbol lottery acquired in step S235 (random number for jackpot determination, random number for special symbol determination and random number for reach determination), jackpot determination, special symbol determination and reach determination are performed. That is, the main CPU 101a performs a big hit determination process, a special symbol determination process, and a reach determination process in the first preliminary determination. Here, as the determination result of the first preliminary determination, the first starting opening winning award designation command is determined. That is, the first starting opening winning award designation command includes information (judgment of jackpot, kind of special symbol and presence/absence of reach) of the determination result of the first preliminary determination.

Then, in step S237, the main CPU 101a sets the first start opening winning award designation command in the effect transmission data storage area (transmission buffer) of the main RAM 101c, and at the same time, is displayed on the first special symbol suspension display device 14. In order to update the special figure reservation number (U1), the special symbol reservation display data indicating the reservation number is set in a predetermined area of the main RAM 101c.

Next, the second starting opening detection signal input process will be described with reference to FIG. In step S241, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not there is a valid detection signal from the second starting opening detection sensor 22a, that is, whether or not a preset predetermined starting condition is satisfied. If there is no valid detection signal, the processing is ended, and if there is a valid detection signal, in step S242, the start mouth prize ball counter is incremented by "1" to be updated, and the second start mouth prize regulation counter is set to "1". While adding and updating, the second start mouth prize flag is turned on in the second start mouth prize flag storage area of the main RAM 101c. The second starting opening winning regulation counter is a device for counting the number of winnings to the second starting opening 22 in one auxiliary game. This is because in the present embodiment, the number of winnings to the second starting opening 22 for one auxiliary game is limited.

In step S243, the main CPU 101a determines whether the counter value of the second special symbol reservation number counter (U2, also referred to as "second special figure reservation number") is smaller than 4 (upper limit value). If the counter value (U2) is 4, the process is ended, and if the second special symbol reservation number (U2) is smaller than 4, it means that the right to execute the variable display of the special symbol is obtained. In step S244, the CPU 101a updates the counter value (U2) of the second special symbol holding number counter by adding "1". Then, in step S244, in order to update the second special symbol reservation number (U2) displayed on the second special symbol reservation display device 15, the special symbol reservation display data indicating the reservation number is stored in the predetermined area of the main RAM 101c. Set to.

In step S245, the main CPU 101a acquires determination information including a big hit determination random number, a special symbol determination random number, a reach determination random number, and a special figure variation pattern determination random number. Specifically, the random number value indicated by each random number counter is stored in the second special symbol reservation storage area. The first special symbol storage reservation area is divided into a first storage unit to a fourth storage unit (see FIG. 14 (b)), the determination information is a number in the storage unit in which the determination information is not stored. It is stored in order from a small storage unit.

Then, the main CPU 101a performs a second preliminary determination process based on winning in the second starting opening 22 in step S246. Here, the second preliminary determination process will be described. The second pre-determination process, the predetermined items determined in the special map special electric control process of step S300, the variable display of a definite special symbol based on the winning of the second starting opening 22 (of the result of the lottery of the special symbol This is a process of making a determination in advance before the notification).

Specifically, based on the determination information related to the special symbol lottery acquired in step S245 (random number for jackpot determination, random number for special symbol determination and random number for reach determination), jackpot determination, special symbol determination and reach determination are performed. That is, the main CPU 101a performs a big hit determination process, a special symbol determination process, and a reach determination process in the first preliminary determination. Here, as the determination result of the first preliminary determination, the first starting opening winning award designation command is determined. That is, the first starting opening winning award designation command includes information (judgment of jackpot, kind of special symbol and presence/absence of reach) of the determination result of the first preliminary determination.

Then, in step S247, the main CPU 101a sets the second start opening winning award designation command in the effect transmission data storage area (transmission buffer) of the main RAM 101c, and at the same time, is displayed on the second special symbol suspension display device 15. In order to update the special figure reservation number (U2), the special symbol reservation display data indicating the reservation number is set in a predetermined area of the main RAM 101c.

Next, the winning gate detection signal input processing will be described with reference to FIG. In step S251, it is determined whether or not there is a valid detection signal from the first winning gate detection sensor 25a or the second winning gate detection sensor 26a, that is, whether a predetermined acquisition condition is satisfied. If there is no valid detection signal, the process ends, and if there is a valid detection signal, in step S252, the counter value (G, also referred to as "general figure hold number") of the normal symbol hold number counter is 4 (upper limit value). ) Determine if it is less than. If the counter value (G) is 4, the process is terminated, and if the universal figure holding number (G) is smaller than 4, it means that the right to execute the variable display of the normal symbols is obtained, so the main CPU 101a In step S253, the counter value (G) of the normal symbol holding number counter is incremented by "1" and updated. In addition, in step S253, the main CPU 101a updates the normal symbol reservation number (G) displayed on the normal symbol reservation display device 16 to update the normal symbol reservation display data indicating the reserved number in a predetermined area of the main RAM 101c. set.

In step S254, the main CPU 101a acquires determination information including a winning determination random number, a normal symbol determination random number, and the like, and ends the winning gate detection signal input processing. Specifically, the main CPU 101a stores the random number value indicated by the counter related to the normal symbol lottery in the normal symbol holding storage area of the main RAM 101c.

The special figure special power control processing will be described with reference to FIG. In step S301, the value of the special figure special electric power processing data is loaded, the branch address is referred to from the special figure special electric power processing data loaded in step S302, and if the special figure special electric power processing data=0, the special symbol storage determination processing (step S310) If the special figure special electric power processing data=1, the processing moves to the special symbol variation processing (step S320). If the special figure special electric power processing data=2, the processing moves to the special symbol stop processing (step S330). If the special figure special electric power processing data=3, the processing is moved to the big hit game processing (step S340). If the special figure special electric power processing data=4, the processing is moved to the small hit game processing (step S350). If data=5, the process is transferred to the jackpot game ending process (step S360). Details will be described later with reference to FIGS.

The special symbol storage determination process will be described with reference to FIG. First, in step S3101, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the special symbols are being variably displayed. Here, if the special symbol is being displayed in a variable manner, the process is ended, and if the special symbol is not being displayed in a variable display, the process proceeds to step S310-2.

In step S310-2, the main CPU 101a determines whether the second special figure reservation number (U2) is 1 or more. If the second special figure reservation number (U2) is not 1 or more, the process proceeds to step S310-4, and if it is determined that the second special figure reservation number (U2) is 1 or more, step S310-3. Transfer processing to.

In step S310-3, the main CPU 101a updates the counter value of the second special symbol reservation number counter by subtracting "1", and in step S310-6, shifts the data stored in the second special symbol reservation storage area. Processing is performed to shift each data stored in the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit to the previous storage unit.

For example, the data stored in the fourth storage section of the second special symbol reservation storage area is also shifted to the third storage section of the second special symbol reservation storage area. In addition, the data stored in the first storage unit of the second special symbol reserved storage area is shifted to the variation storage unit (0th storage unit) common to the first special symbol and the second special symbol, The data stored in the 0 storage unit is deleted. As a result, the jackpot determination random number value, the special symbol determination random number value, the reach determination random number, and the special symbol variation pattern determination random number used in the previous game are erased. Further, the stop symbol data and the game condition data used in the previous game are also erased from the corresponding storage areas.

On the other hand, in step S310-4, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the first special figure reservation number (U1) is 1 or more. When determining in step S310-4 that the first special symbol reservation number (U1) is 1 or more, the main CPU 101a subtracts "1" from the counter value of the first special symbol reservation number counter in step S310-5. Then, the data stored in the first special symbol reserved storage area is shifted in step S310-6.

For example, the data stored in the fourth storage section of the first special symbol reservation storage area is also shifted to the third storage section of the first special symbol reservation storage area. Further, the data stored in the first storage section of the first special symbol reservation storage area is shifted to the variation storage section (0th storage section), and the data stored in the 0th storage section is erased. To be done. As a result, the jackpot determination random number value, the special symbol determination random number value, the reach determination random number, and the special symbol variation pattern determination random number used in the previous game are erased. Further, the stop symbol data and the game condition data used in the previous game are also erased from the corresponding storage areas.

In addition, in order to update the 1st special figure reservation number (U1) or the 2nd special figure reservation number (U2) along with the data shift process (the process of digesting the suspension) in step S310-6, specifically, In order to change the display contents of the special symbol reservation display devices 14 and 15 corresponding to the type of the starting port related to the data, the first and second special symbol reservation display data are set in a predetermined area of the main RAM 101c. This hold display data includes information about the type of special symbol hold display device and information about the number of special symbol holds (U1 or U2).

Further, in the present embodiment, in steps S310-2 to S310-6, the second special symbol reservation storage area is set to be shifted with priority over the first special symbol reservation storage area, but in the order of winning the start opening. The first special symbol reservation storage area or the second special symbol reservation storage area may be shifted, or the first special symbol reservation storage area may be shifted in preference to the second special symbol reservation storage area.

When it is determined in step S310-4 that the first special symbol hold number (U1) is not 1 or more, the process is moved to the customer waiting state setting process of steps S319-1 to S319-3. The main CPU 101a first determines in step S319-1 whether or not the demo determination flag "01H" is set in the demo determination flag storage area. When the demo determination flag "01H" is set in the demo determination flag storage area, the special symbol storage determination processing is ended, and when the demo determination flag "01H" is not set in the demo determination flag storage area The processing moves to step S319-2.

In step S319-2, the main CPU 101a sets the demo determination flag “01H” in the demo determination flag storage area so that the demo designation command will not be repeatedly set in step S319-3 described later.

In step S319-3, the main CPU 101a sets the demonstration designation command in the production transmission data storage area, and ends the special symbol storage determination process.

In step S311, the main CPU 101a executes the jackpot determination process based on the data newly shifted and stored in the 0th memory in step S310-6.

Here, the jackpot determination process will be described with reference to FIG. First, in step S311-1, the main CPU 101a determines to which starting opening the jackpot determination process is based. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the jackpot determination random number (determination information) relating to the jackpot determination is obtained by winning the first start opening 21.

When it is determined to be the first starting opening 21 in the main CPU 101a and step S311-1, the jackpot determination table for the first special symbol is selected in step S311-2. On the other hand, when determining in step S311-1 that it is not the first starting opening 21 (that is, the second starting opening 22), in step S311-3, the main CPU 101a selects the jackpot determination table for the second special symbol. ..

Next, in step S311-4, the main CPU 101a determines whether the flag is turned on in the high probability flag storage area. Here, the fact that the flag is ON in the high-probability flag storage area means that the current jackpot winning probability is high.

When it is determined in step S311-4 that the flag is ON in the high probability flag storage area, in step S311-5, the main CPU 101a selects from the tables selected in step S311-2 or step S311-3. Further, the “first high probability jackpot determination table” or the “second high probability jackpot determination table” is selected. On the other hand, when it is determined that the flag is not turned on in the high-probability game flag storage area, in step S311-6, the main CPU 101a further selects from the table selected in step S311-2 or step S311-3. The "first low probability jackpot determination table" or the "second low probability jackpot determination table" is selected.

In step S311-7, the main CPU 101a sets the random number value for jackpot determination that has been shifted in step S310-6 and is in the 0th storage unit to the “high-probability jackpot” selected in step S311-5 or step S311-6. The determination is made based on the “determination table” or the “low-probability jackpot determination table”, and the jackpot determination process is ended.

After the jackpot determination process is completed, the main CPU 101a returns to the special symbol storage determination process shown in FIG. 22, and performs the special symbol determination process in step S312. In the special symbol determination process, the mode of the special symbol stopped and displayed on the special symbol display devices 11 and 12 is determined based on the result of the jackpot determination process. Here, the special symbol determination process will be described with reference to FIG.

First, in step S312-1, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the result of the jackpot determination is "big hit". If it is determined to be a "big hit", the main CPU 101a selects the special symbol determination table for jackpot winning in step S312-5, and if it is not determined to be a "big hit", step S312-2. Transfer the process to 2.

In step S312-2, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the result of the big hit determination is "small hit". If it is determined to be "small hit", the main CPU 101a selects the special symbol determination table for small hit in step S312-6, and if it is not determined to be "small hit", The processing moves to step S312-3.

In step S312-3, the main CPU 101a makes a reach determination. Specifically, in step S310-6, the reach determination random number value shifted and stored in the 0th storage unit is collated with the reach determination table.

In step S312-4, the main CPU 101a determines whether the result of the reach determination in step S312-2 above is "reach". If it is determined that there is reach, the process moves to step S312-7, and the special symbol determination table for reach loss is selected. On the other hand, if "reach is not present", that is, if it is determined that "no reach", the process moves to step S312-8, and the special symbol determination table for reach-free loss is selected.

In step S312-9, the main CPU 101a confirms the starting opening for the processing based on the flag that is turned on in the starting opening winning flag storage area (first starting opening 21 or second starting opening 22), and step S312. In -10, based on the type of the starting port, either one of the special symbol determination table for the first starting port or the special symbol determination table for the second starting port is selected.

In step S312-11, the main CPU 101a performs a special symbol determination in which the special symbol determination random number value shifted in step S310-6 and stored in the 0th storage unit is collated with the selected special symbol determination table. Then, in step S312-12, the special effect symbol designating command is determined based on the result of the special symbol determination, and the determined special effect symbol designating command is set in the production transmission data storage area.

Then, the main CPU 101a, in step S312-13, stop symbol data (hereinafter, referred to as "special symbol stop symbol data") relating to the special symbol based on the result of the special symbol determination in step S312-11, that is, the special symbol. The type is determined, and the determined special figure stop symbol data is set in a predetermined area of the main RAM 101c.

The special figure stop symbol data which is decided, when determining the special figure fluctuation pattern in the special figure fluctuation pattern decision processing in Figure 25 when it mentions later, when deciding the "big hit special symbol" in the special symbol stop processing in Figure 27 28 is also used in determining the opening/closing mode of the special winning holes 23, 24 in the jackpot game process of FIG.

In step S312-12, the main CPU 101a sets the reference data by collating the special symbol stop symbol data in the reference data determination table, and ends the special symbol determination process. Specifically, the main CPU 101a checks the high-probability flag storage area and selects the reference data determination table according to the state of the current jackpot winning probability. Then, the special figure stop symbol data is collated with the selected reference data determination table to determine the reference data, and the reference data is set in the reference data storage area of the main RAM 101c.

When the special symbol determination process is completed as described above, the main CPU 101a returns to the special symbol storage determination process shown in FIG. 22, and in step S313, performs a special symbol variation pattern determination process. In the special figure fluctuation pattern determination process, based on the result of the jackpot judgment, the result of the special symbol judgment and the result of the reach judgment, the time required for the variable display of the special symbol (to be performed) (hereinafter referred to as the special symbol fluctuation time), etc. The special figure fluctuation pattern including information about

The special figure variation pattern determination process will be described with reference to FIG. First, in step S313-1, the main CPU 101a confirms the special figure stop symbol data stored in the main RAM 101c, and in step S313-2, determines the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table based on the special figure stop symbol data. .. This is because, in the present embodiment, the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table, which is a table for determining the special figure fluctuation pattern, is divided by the special figure stop symbol data.

If the special symbol stop symbol data is “1BH” or “2BH”, that is, if the result of the special symbol lottery is loss without reach, the special symbol reservation number (U1orU2) relating to the special symbol fluctuation pattern determination process is further added. ) Is also used to determine the special figure variation pattern determination table. This is because, in the present embodiment, the special figure variation pattern determination table related to loss without reach is also divided by the number of special figure reservations.

When the special figure variation pattern determination table is determined, the main CPU 101a determines the special figure variation pattern in step S313-3. Specifically, the random number for special figure fluctuation pattern determination is collated with the determined special figure fluctuation pattern determination table to determine the special figure fluctuation pattern.

After determining the special figure variation pattern, the main CPU 101a returns to the special symbol storage determination process shown in FIG. 22, and in step S310-7, sends a special figure variation pattern designation command corresponding to the special figure variation pattern to the main RAM 101c for production. Set it in the data storage area. The special figure variation pattern designation command is transmitted to the production control board 102, and the production control board 102 recognizes that the variation display of the special symbol starts by receiving this command, and finally, the special figure variation pattern designation. A change effect pattern associated with the content of the change effect is determined based on the command.

In step S310-8, the main CPU 101a confirms the state of the game condition at the start of the variable display of the special symbol, and sets the game state designation command in which the state is reflected in the production transmission data storage area of the main RAM 101c. ..

Then, in step S310-9, the main CPU 101a sets the special figure fluctuation time based on the special figure fluctuation pattern in the special game timer counter. The special game timer counter is decremented every 4 ms in step S110.

In step S31010, the main CPU 101a sets the special symbol variation display data for performing variable display of the special symbol on the first special symbol display device 11 or the second special symbol display device 12. The special symbol variation display data includes information such as the type of the special symbol display device to be operated, the variation display mode, and the variation time.

In step S31011, the main CPU 101a sets the flag "00H" in the demonstration determination flag storage area, that is, clears the demonstration determination flag storage area, and sets the special figure special power processing data=1 in step S31012, The symbol storage determination process ends.

Next, with reference to FIG. 26, the special symbol variation process will be described. First, in step S320-1, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the special figure variation time set in step S310-9 has elapsed (special game timer counter=0?). As a result, when it is determined that the set time has not elapsed, the special symbol variation process is ended, and the next subroutine is executed.

When the main CPU 101a determines that the set special figure variation time has elapsed, in step S320-2, a production symbol stop designating command is transmitted to the production control board 102 to notify that the variation display of the special symbol is completed. Is set in the production transmission data storage area.

The main CPU 101a, in step S320-3, the special symbol stop display data based on the special symbol stop symbol data set in step S312-13 in order to stop and display the special symbol on the special symbol display devices 11 and 12. Set. As a result, the player is notified of the result of the special symbol lottery. In step S320-4, the main CPU 101a sets the time required for the stop display of the special symbol (hereinafter referred to as "special symbol stop time", for example, 0.8 seconds) in the special game timer counter. The special game timer counter is decremented every 4 ms in step S110.

Then, in step S320-5, the main CPU 101a sets 2 in the special symbol special electric power process data, and in step S320-6, turns off the first start mouth prize flag or the second start mouth prize flag, and the special symbol variation process. To finish.

The special symbol stop process will be described with reference to FIG. First, in step S330-1, the main CPU 101a first determines whether the special figure stop time set in the special game timer counter in step S320-4 has elapsed (special game timer counter=0?). .. As a result, when it is determined that the special figure stop time has not elapsed, the special symbol stop processing is ended, and when it is determined that the special figure stop time has elapsed, the processing moves to step S330-2. ..

In step S330-2, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the flag is turned on in the time saving flag storage area. The fact that the flag is turned on in the time saving flag storage area means that the current time is in a time saving state. If the flag is ON in the time saving flag storage area, the process proceeds to step S330-3. If the flag is OFF in the time saving flag storage region, the process proceeds to step S330-6.

In step S330-3, the main CPU 101a subtracts "1" from the count value of the remaining number counter of the time saving state, which indicates the remaining number of times of fluctuation display of the special symbol due to the time saving state (J: hereinafter referred to as "time saving state remaining number") The calculated value (J-1) is stored as the remaining number of time saving states (J).

In step S330-4, the main CPU 101a determines whether the remaining number of time saving states (J)=0. If the remaining number of time saving states (J)=0, the process proceeds to step S330-5. If the remaining number of time saving states (J)=0 does not occur, the process proceeds to step S330-6.

In step S330-5, the main CPU 101a turns off the flag stored in the time saving flag storage area. In addition, the time saving state remaining number of times (J) becomes "0" means that the variable display of the special symbol can be executed in the time saving state (Ja) and the variable display of the special symbol due to the "time saving" state ends. Means to do.

In step S330-6, the main CPU 101a determines whether the flag is turned on in the high probability flag storage area. The fact that the flag is turned on in the high-probability flag storage area means that the high-probability state is currently present. If the flag is ON in the high-probability flag storage area, the process proceeds to step S330-7, and if the flag is OFF in the high-probability flag storage region, the process proceeds to step S330-10.

In step S330-7, the main CPU 101a indicates "1" from the counter value of the high probability state remaining number counter indicating the remaining number (X: hereinafter referred to as "high probability state remaining number") of the variable display of the special symbol due to the high probability state. The calculated value (X−1) obtained by subtracting “” is stored as a new high probability state remaining number (X).

In step S330-8, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the number of remaining high probability states (X)=0. If the number of remaining high probability states (X)=0, the process proceeds to step S330-9, and if the number of remaining high probability states (X)=0 is not performed, the process proceeds to step S330-10.

In step S330-9, the main CPU 101a turns off the flag stored in the high probability flag storage area. The high probability state remaining number of times (X) is "0" means that the variable display of the special symbol is executable in the high probability state (Xa), and the variation of the special symbol due to the "high probability" state. Means that the display is finished.

In step S330-10, the main CPU 101a determines whether the flag is ON in the period identification flag storage area. The fact that the flag is turned on in the period specific flag storage area means that it is currently a specific period after the special game. If the flag is ON in the period specifying flag storage area, the process proceeds to step S330-11. If the flag is OFF in the period specifying flag storage region, the process proceeds to step S330-14.

In step S330-11, the main CPU 101a sets "1" from the counter value of the specific period remaining number counter that indicates the remaining number (T: hereinafter, referred to as "specific period remaining number") of the variable display of the special symbol in the specific period. The subtracted calculation value (T-1) is stored as the new remaining number (T) of the specific period.

In Step S330-12, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the specific period remaining number (T)=0. If the specific period remaining number (T)=0, the process proceeds to step S330-13. If the specific period remaining number (T)=0 does not occur, the process proceeds to step S330-14.

In step S330-13, the main CPU 101a turns off the flag stored in the specific period flag storage area. The remaining number of the specific period (T) becomes "0" means that the variable display of the special symbol can be executed in the specific period (Ta) and the variable display of the special symbol by the specific period ends. Means

In step S330-14, the main CPU 101a confirms the current game condition state and sets a game state designation command in the effect transmission data storage area.

In step S330-15, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the determination result of the jackpot determination related to the special symbol stop processing is "bonus". Specifically, it is determined whether the special figure stop symbol data stored in the special figure stop symbol data storage area is related to the jackpot special symbol (stop symbol data=10H to 18H, 20H to 26H). Here, if it is determined to be a jackpot special symbol, the process proceeds to step S330-16, and if it is not determined to be a jackpot special symbol, the process proceeds to step S330-19.

In step S330-19, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the determination result of the jackpot determination related to the special symbol stop processing is "small hit". Specifically, it is determined whether or not the special figure stop symbol data stored in the special figure stop symbol data storage area is related to the jackpot special symbol (stop symbol data=19H, 29H). Here, when it is determined that the small hit special symbol, the process proceeds to step S330-20, and when it is not determined as the small hit special symbol, the process proceeds to step S330-21.

In step S330-21, the main CPU 101a sets 0 to the special symbol special power processing data, and shifts the processing to the special symbol storage determination processing shown in FIG.

In step S330-16, the main CPU 101a sets 3 in the special figure special electric power processing data, and in step S330-17, the game condition flag storage area (time saving flag storage area and high probability flag storage area), the remaining of the high probability state. The fluctuation counter and the remaining fluctuation counter in the time saving state are reset. Further, the main CPU 101a sets 4 in the special figure special power processing data in step S330-20.

In step S330-18, the main CPU 101a sets an opening designation command corresponding to the special figure stop symbol data in the effect transmission data storage area. Next, the main CPU 101a, the opening time according to the special figure stop symbol data is set in the special game timer counter. The special game timer counter is decremented every 4 ms in step S110. By ending this processing, the special symbol stop processing is ended.

The jackpot game process will be described with reference to FIG. First, in step S340-1, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the opening is currently in progress. The opening here is the period from the start of the big hit game to the start of the first round game (first opening of the special winning opening (first big winning opening 23 or second big winning opening 24)). Say. If it is determined that the opening is currently being performed, the process proceeds to step S340-2. If it is determined that the opening is not currently performed, the process proceeds to step S340-6.

In step S340-2, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not a preset opening time has elapsed. That is, it is determined whether or not the special game timer counter=0, and when the special game timer counter=0, it is determined that the opening time has elapsed. As a result, if the set opening time has not elapsed, the jackpot game process is ended, the next subroutine is executed, and if the opening time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S340-3. ..

In step S340-3, the main CPU 101a confirms which jackpot is the jackpot according to the special figure stop symbol data, selects a jackpot opening/closing control table according to the type of jackpot, and a predetermined value in the main RAM 101c. Set to area. Specifically, depending on the special figure stop symbol data, the first big winning opening opening/closing control table for gaming per second, the second big winning opening opening/closing control table for playing per long gaming, the big winning opening opening/closing control table for medium playing , Short winning game special winning opening opening and closing control table, first specific winning gaming special winning opening opening and closing control table, second specific winning gaming large winning opening opening and closing control table, or third specific winning large winning opening opening and closing control table Any one of the control tables is set in a predetermined area of the main RAM 101c. Next, the main CPU 101a adds "1" to the value (round number (R)) stored in the round game number storage area and stores it. Since the round game has not been executed even once at the time of step S340-3, the main CPU 101a stores "1" in the round game number storage area.

In step S340-4, the main CPU 101a adds "1" to the value (special electric operation number (K)) stored in the special electric operation number storage area and stores it. Then, the main CPU 101a energizes the first big winning opening opening/closing solenoid 230B or the second big winning opening opening/closing solenoid 240B to open the first big winning opening 23 or the second big winning opening 24. The opening/closing solenoid energization start data is set in a predetermined area of the main RAM 101c. Here, the main CPU 101a refers to the special winning opening/closing control table determined in step S340-3, and opens the special winning openings 23 and 24 based on the round number (R) and the special electric operation number (K). The time (the operation time of the special winning opening control devices 230 and 240) is set in the special game timer counter. The special game timer counter is decremented every 4 ms in step S110.

In step S340-5, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not K=1, and when K=1, sets the round start designation command in the effect transmission data storage area. This is to send information to the effect control board 102 that the round game will start. For example, at the time of opening the first round game of the long hit game, "1" is set in the round game number storage area and "1" is set in the special electric operation number storage area. A round start designation command indicating one round is set in the production transmission data storage area. On the other hand, if "1" is not set in the special electric operation number storage area, the jackpot game process is ended without setting the round start designation command in the effect transmission data storage area. That is, since the case of K=1 means the start of the round, the main CPU 101a transmits the round start designation command only at the start of the round. When the effect control board 102 receives the round start designation command in the long hit game, the medium hit game, or the specific big hit game, the first image display device 71 or the like displays the effect such as "ROUND1". ..

In step S340-6, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the ending is currently in progress. The ending here refers to a period from the completion of all preset round games (after the final opening of the special winning openings 23 and 24) to the completion of the jackpot game. Therefore, if it is determined that the ending is currently being performed, the process proceeds to step S340-17, it is determined whether or not the ending time has elapsed, and if it is determined that the ending is not currently performed, step S340-7 is performed. Transfer processing to.

In step S340-7, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the special winning openings 23 and 24 are open, that is, whether or not the special winning opening control devices 230 and 240 are in operation. When determining that the special winning openings 23, 24 are not open, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not a preset closing time has elapsed in step S340-11. As a result, if the closing time has not elapsed, the jackpot gaming process is ended, and if the closing time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S340-4.

When the main CPU 101a determines that the special winning openings 23 and 24 are open, in step S340-8, is the "opening end condition" for ending the opening of the special winning openings 23 and 24 satisfied? Determine whether or not. As the "opening end condition", the counter value of the round winning counter has reached a prescribed number (for example, 9) in the round game, or the maximum opening time has elapsed (special game timer counter=0. ) Has been adopted. Then, if it is determined that the "opening end condition" is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S340-9, and if it is determined that the "opening end condition" is not satisfied, the jackpot game process is ended.

In step S340-9, the main CPU 101a performs a special winning opening closing process. The special winning opening closing process sets the energization stop data of the special winning opening opening/closing solenoids 230B, 240B in a predetermined area of the main RAM 101c to close the special winning openings 23, 24, and is determined in step S340-3. Referring to the special winning opening/closing control table, the closing time of the special winning openings 23, 24 is set in the special game timer counter based on the current round number (R) and special electric operation number (K). As a result, the special winning openings 23, 24 are closed.

In step S340-10, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not one round has ended. Specifically, in one round, the special electric operation number (K) is the number of times of opening set in the round game, or the counter value (C) of the round winning number counter is a prescribed number (for example, 9). ) Is reached, the process ends, so it is determined whether or not the condition is met. If it is determined that one round has ended, the process proceeds to S340-12, and if it is determined that one round has not ended, the jackpot game process ends.

In step S340-12, the main CPU 101a clears the special electric operation number storage area and also clears the counter value of the round winning number counter to "0".

In step S340-13, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the value (round number (R)) stored in the round game number storage area is the number of round games executed in the jackpot game. If the main CPU 101a determines “YES”, it shifts the processing to step S340-15, and if it determines “NO”, it shifts the processing to step S340-14.

In step S340-14, the main CPU 101a adds "1" to the current round number (R) stored in the round game number storage area and stores it.

In step S340-15, the main CPU 101a resets the round number (R) stored in the round game number storage area.

In step S340-16, the main CPU 101a confirms the type of jackpot according to the special figure stop symbol data, and stores an ending designation command corresponding to the type of jackpot to be transmitted to the effect control board 102, for transmission data storage for effect. Set to area. Next, the main CPU 101a sets an ending time according to the type of jackpot in the special game timer counter.

In step S340-17, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the set ending time has elapsed. If it is determined that the ending time has elapsed, the main CPU 101a shifts the processing to step S340-18, and ends the ending time. If it is determined that the jackpot game process is not completed, the jackpot game process is ended.

In step S340-18, the main CPU 101a sets the special figure special power processing data to 5, and shifts the processing to the jackpot game end processing shown in FIG.

The small hitting game process will be described with reference to FIG. First, in step S350-1, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the opening is currently in progress. If it is determined that the opening is currently being performed, the process proceeds to step S350-2, and if it is determined that the opening is not currently performed, the process proceeds to step S350-5.

In step S350-2, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not a preset opening time has elapsed. That is, it is determined whether or not the special game timer counter=0, and when the special game timer counter=0, it is determined that the opening time has elapsed. As a result, if the opening time has not elapsed, the small hitting game process is ended, and if the opening time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S350-3.

In step S350-3, the main CPU 101a performs a small hit game start process. In the small hitting game start process, the special winning opening opening/closing control table according to the kind of small hitting is selected according to the special figure stop symbol data. Specifically, the big winning opening/closing control table for small hit game is determined according to the special figure stop symbol data.

In step S350-4, the main CPU 101a performs a special winning opening opening process. In the special winning opening opening process, first, "1" is added to the value (special electric operation number (K)) stored in the special electric operation number storage area and stored. Then, in order to open the first special winning opening 23 or the second special winning opening 24, the energization start data of the first special winning opening opening/closing solenoid 230B or the second special winning opening opening/closing solenoid 240B is set, and the above step S350- With reference to the special winning opening/closing control table determined in 3, the opening time of the first special winning opening 23 or the second special winning opening 24 based on the current special electric operation number (K) is set in the special game timer counter. Then, the small hit game is finished.

In step S350-5, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the ending is currently in progress. The ending here is a period from the end of the last opening of the first big winning opening 23 or the second big winning opening 24 to the end of the small hit game. Therefore, the main CPU 101a moves the process to step S350-13 when it is determined that the ending is currently performed, and moves the process to step S350-6 when it is determined that the ending is not currently performed.

In step S350-6, the main CPU 101a determines whether the first special winning opening 23 or the second special winning opening 24 is open. When determining that the first special winning opening 23 or the second special winning opening 24 is not open, the main CPU 101a shifts the processing to step S350-10, and then the first special winning opening 23 or the second special winning opening. When it is determined that 24 is open, it is determined in step S350-7 whether or not the "opening end condition" for ending the opening of the special winning opening 8 is satisfied. As the “opening end condition”, the counter value (C) of the round winning award counter has reached a prescribed number (for example, 9), or one opening time of the first big winning opening 23 or the second big winning opening 24. Is passed (special game timer counter=0) is adopted. Then, the main CPU 101a moves the process to step S350-8 when determining that the "opening end condition" is satisfied, and ends the small hitting game process when determining that the "opening end condition" is not satisfied. To do.

In step S350-8, the main CPU 101a performs a special winning opening closing process. In the special winning opening closing process, the energization stop data of the first special winning opening opening/closing solenoid 230B or the second special winning opening opening/closing solenoid 240B is set in order to close the first special winning opening 23 or the second special winning opening 24. Then, referring to the special winning opening/closing control table determined in step S350-3, the closing time of the first special winning opening 23 or the second special winning opening 24 is determined based on the current special electric operation number (K). Set in the special game timer counter. As a result, the first special winning opening 23 or the second special winning opening 24 will be closed.

In step S350-9, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the small hit ending condition is satisfied. The small hit ending condition is that the special electric operation number (K) is the number of times of opening of the first special winning opening 23 or the second special winning opening 24, or the counter value (C) of the round winning counter is This means that the specified number (for example, 9) has been reached. Then, the main CPU 101a moves the process to step S350-11 when it is determined that the small hitting end condition is satisfied, and ends the small hitting game process when it is determined that the small hitting end condition is not satisfied. To do.

In step S350-11, the main CPU 101a sets "0" in the special electric operation number storage area and also sets "0" in the counter value (C) of the round winning counter. That is, the special electric operation number storage area and the round prize winning counter are cleared.

In step S350-12, the main CPU 101a sets an ending command corresponding to the type of small hit in the effect transmission data storage area according to the special figure stop symbol data, and sets an ending time according to the type of small hit. Set in the special game timer counter.

In step S350-10, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the closing time set in step S350-8 has elapsed. The closing time is also determined by whether or not the special game timer counter=0, like the opening time. As a result, when determining that the closing time has not elapsed, the main CPU 101a ends the small hitting game process, and when determining that the closing time has elapsed, moves the process to step S350-4. ..

In step S350-13, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the set ending time has elapsed. If it is determined that the ending time has elapsed, the main CPU 101a shifts the processing to step S350-14, and the ending time elapses. If it is determined that the small hit game processing is not completed.

In step S350-14, the main CPU 101a sets "0" to the special symbol special electric power process data, and shifts the process to the special symbol storage determination process shown in FIG.

The jackpot game ending process will be described with reference to FIG. First, in step S360-1, the main CPU 101a loads game condition data.

In step S360-2, the main CPU 101a collates the game condition data with the game condition determination table, and determines whether or not to turn on the high probability flag in the high probability flag storage area. When determining that the high probability flag is not turned on, the main CPU 101a shifts the processing to step S360-4, and when determining that the high probability flag is turned on, in step S360-3, the high probability flag storage area of the main RAM 101c is set to high. The probability flag is turned ON, the executable number of times (Xa) (100 times in the present embodiment) is set in the high probability state remaining number counter, and the process proceeds to step S360-4.

In step S360-4, the main CPU 101a collates the loaded game condition data with the game condition determination table, and determines whether or not to turn on the time saving flag in the time saving flag storage area. When determining that the time saving flag is not turned on, the main CPU 101a shifts the processing to step S360-6, and when determining that the time saving flag is turned on, in step S360-5, the time saving flag is turned on in the time saving flag storage area of the main RAM 101c. Then, the executable number of times (Ja) (100 times in the present embodiment) is set in the time saving state remaining number counter, and the process proceeds to step S360-6.

In step S360-6, the main CPU 101a confirms the current game condition state, sets a game state designation command in the production transmission data storage area, and in step S360-6, sets 0 in the special figure special power processing data. Then, the process shifts to the special symbol storage determination process shown in FIG.

The universal figure/universal communication control process will be described with reference to FIG. The main CPU 101a first loads the value of the universal figure/general electrical processing data in step S401, refers to the branch address from the universal figure/general electrical processing data loaded in step S402, and if the universal figure/general electrical processing data=0. , A normal symbol memory determination process including a normal symbol determination of whether or not the second starting opening 22 is opened based on the determination information acquired based on the winning of the first winning gate 25 or the second winning gate 26 ( The process is moved to step S410), and if the normal symbol/general electric power process data=1, the process is shifted to the normal symbol variation process (step S420) for operating the normal symbol display device 13 based on the normal symbol determination, and If figure/universal processing data=2, the process is moved to the normal symbol stop processing (step S430), and if universal/universal processing data=3, the second starting port 22 is opened (second starting port control device 220 The process is moved to the auxiliary game process (step S440). Details will be described later with reference to FIGS. 32 to 35.

The normal symbol storage determination process will be described with reference to FIG. First, in step S4101, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the variable display of the normal symbol is being performed, and if it is determined that the variable display is being performed, the normal symbol storage determination process is ended, and the variable display is not being performed. If determined, the process proceeds to step S410-2.

In step S410-2, the main CPU 101a determines whether the counter value of the normal symbol reservation number counter (ordinary symbol reservation number (G), hereinafter referred to as "universal figure reservation number (G)") is 1 or more. If the number of reserved universal symbols (G) is "0", the variable display of the normal symbol is not performed, and thus the normal symbol variation process is ended.

When the main CPU 101a determines in step S410-2 that the ordinary figure holding number (G) is “1” or more, the value stored in the normal symbol holding number storage area in step S410-3 ( "1" is subtracted from G) to update, and a new number of universal figure reservations (G) is stored.

In step S410-4, the main CPU 101a shifts the data stored in the normal symbol reservation storage area. Specifically, each data stored in the 0th storage unit to the 4th storage unit is shifted to the storage unit of the previous number. At this time, the data stored in the immediately preceding storage unit is written in a predetermined processing area and is erased from the normal symbol holding storage area. Here, in order to change the display content of the normal symbol hold display device 16 with the shift of the data (digestion of the hold), specifically, the normal symbol to display the current number of reserved universal symbols (G). The hold display data is set in a predetermined area of the main RAM 101c.

In step S410-5, the main CPU 101a performs a hit determination, that is, a hit determination random number stored in the normal symbol holding storage area. Specifically, the main CPU 101a compares the hit determination random number stored in the 0th storage unit in the step S410-4 with the hit determination table for normal symbols stored in the main ROM 101b, and determines whether or not the hit is successful. Is determined. In the present embodiment, since the hit determination table is associated with the starting mouth prize easiness state (non-time saving state/time saving state) (see FIG. 13A), the time saving flag storage area is confirmed. Then, the hit determination table for the normal symbol relating to the current state of the starting mouth winning award is selected.

In step S410-6, the main CPU 101a normally makes a symbol determination. Specifically, the main CPU 101a compares the random number for normal symbol determination stored in the 0th storage unit shifted in step S410-4 with the normal symbol determination table stored in the main ROM 101b to determine a normal symbol. .. As described above, since this normal symbol determination table is associated with the result of the hit determination (hit/miss), the result of the hit determination is confirmed, and the normal symbol determination table related to the result of the hit determination is displayed. select.

Then, in step S410-7, the main CPU 101a determines the normal effect symbol designating command based on the result of the normal symbol determination, and sets the determined normal effect symbol designating command in the effect transmission data storage area. In step S410-8, the main CPU 101a determines, based on the result of the normal symbol determination, the stop symbol data related to the normal symbol (hereinafter, referred to as "general symbol stop symbol data"), that is, the type of the normal symbol, and determines it. The universal figure stop symbol data is set in a predetermined area of the main RAM 101c.

The determined universal figure stop symbol data is the ordinary figure variation pattern in the universal figure variation pattern determination processing, in the ordinary symbol stop processing of FIG. 34, when determining whether or not it is a normal symbol, the auxiliary game of FIG. It is also used when determining the opening/closing mode of the second starting port 22 in the process.

The hitting normal symbol here is a symbol that is expressed by lighting for a certain period of time by a specific LED among the plurality of LEDs included in the above-mentioned ordinary symbol display device 13, and the lost ordinary symbol is the above LED. It is a pattern that is expressed by lighting another LED for a certain period of time.

In step S410-9, the main CPU 101a performs a universal figure variation pattern determination process. Specifically, since the universal figure variation pattern determination table is classified according to the state of the starting mouth prize easiness, the main CPU 101a first confirms the time saving flag storage area to determine the current starting mouth prize easiness. A general pattern variation pattern determination table relating to the state is selected. Then, the main CPU 101a collates the random number for general pattern fluctuation pattern determination stored in the 0th storage unit in step S410-4 with the selected general pattern fluctuation pattern determination table to determine the general pattern fluctuation pattern (general pattern Change time).

In step S41010, the main CPU 101a sets the universal figure variation time determined in the universal figure variation pattern determination process in the auxiliary game timer counter. By the process of this step, the time for the variable display of the normal symbol is determined. The auxiliary game timer counter is subtracted every 4 ms in step S110.

In step S41011, the main CPU 101a sets the normal symbol variation display data in order to display the variation of the ordinary symbol on the ordinary symbol display device 13, and in step S41012, collates the universal symbol stop symbol data with the auxiliary game reference data determination table Then, the auxiliary game reference data is determined and set in the auxiliary game reference data storage area of the main RAM 101c.

In step S41013, the main CPU 101a sets "1" to the universal figure/broadcasting process data, and ends the normal symbol variation process. The normal symbol variable display data includes information such as a variable display mode and variable time.

Next, the normal symbol variation process will be described with reference to FIG. First, in step S420-1, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the universal figure variation time set in step S41010 has elapsed (auxiliary game timer counter=0?). As a result, when it is determined that the set time has not elapsed, the normal symbol variation process is ended and the next subroutine is executed.

In step S420-2, the main CPU 101a sets the universal figure variation end command in the production transmission data storage area, and in step S420-3, the regular symbol based on the universal figure stop symbol data set in step S410-8. Universal display stop display data for stop display is set on the display device 13. As a result, the player is informed of the result of the lottery for the normal symbol. In step S420-4, the main CPU 101a sets the normal game stop time to the normal symbol stop time (for example, 0.8 seconds). The auxiliary game timer counter is decremented every 4 ms in step S110.

Then, in step S420-5, the main CPU 101a sets 2 for the universal symbol/general electric power processing data, and ends the normal symbol variation processing.

Next, the normal symbol stop processing will be described with reference to FIG. First, in step S430-1, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the normal symbol stop time set in the normal symbol time counter in step S420-4 has elapsed (auxiliary game timer counter=0?). As a result, when it is determined that the normal symbol stop time has not elapsed, the normal symbol stop processing is ended, and the next subroutine is executed.

When the main CPU 101a determines that the time set in step S420-3 has elapsed, in step S430-2, whether or not the outcome of the hit determination relating to the normal symbol stopping process is “win”. To judge. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the universal figure stop symbol data stored in the universal figure stop symbol data storage area is related to another normal symbol. Here, when it is determined that the hit ordinary symbol, the process proceeds to step S430-4, and when it is not determined as the hit ordinary symbol, the process proceeds to step S430-3.

In step S430-4, the main CPU 101a sets 3 for the universal graphic/universal communication processing data. Then, in step S430-5, the main CPU 101a sets an opening designating command corresponding to the figure stop symbol data in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 101c, and according to the figure stop symbol based on the auxiliary game control table. Set the opening time to the auxiliary game timer counter. The auxiliary game timer counter is subtracted every 4 ms in step S110. When this process ends, the normal symbol stop process ends.

In step S430-3, the main CPU 101a sets 0 for the universal symbol/general electric power process data, and ends the normal symbol stop process.

The auxiliary game process will be described with reference to FIG. First, in step S450-1, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the opening is currently in progress. If it is determined that the opening is currently being performed, the process proceeds to step S450-2. If it is determined that the opening is not currently being performed, the process proceeds to S450-5.

In step S450-2, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not a preset opening time has elapsed. That is, it is determined whether or not the auxiliary game timer counter=0, and when the auxiliary game timer counter=0, it is determined that the opening time has elapsed. As a result, if the opening time has not elapsed, the auxiliary game process is ended, and if the opening time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S450-3.

In step S450-3, the main CPU 101a performs an auxiliary game start process. In the auxiliary game start process, the main CPU 101a first selects the second starting opening opening/closing control table based on the auxiliary game reference data stored in the auxiliary game reference data storage area of the main RAM 101c, and stores it in a predetermined area of the main RAM 101c. set.

In step S450-4, the main CPU 101a performs a second opening opening process. In the second starting opening processing, first, "1" is added to the value (universal operation number (D)) stored in the general electric operation number storage area and stored. Then, in order to operate the normally movable piece 220A, the energization start data of the second starting opening/closing solenoid 220B is set, and the second starting opening opening/closing control table set in step S450-3 is referred to to obtain the current value. The opening time of the second starting port 22 based on the normal operation number (D) is set in the auxiliary game timer counter.

In step S450-5, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the ending is currently in progress. The ending here is a period from the end of the last opening of the second starting opening 22 to the end of the auxiliary game. Therefore, the main CPU 101a moves the process to step S450-12 if it is determined that the ending is currently performed, and moves the process to step S450-6 if it is determined that the ending is not currently performed.

In step S450-6, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the second starting opening 22 is open. When the main CPU 101a determines that the second starting port 22 is open, in step S450-7, it is determined whether or not the “opening end condition” for ending the opening of the second starting port 22 is satisfied. To judge. As the "opening end condition", the counter value of the starting opening specified winning counter reaches a specified (maximum) number (for example, 10), or one opening time of the second starting opening 22 elapses ( Auxiliary game timer counter=0) is adopted. Then, the main CPU 101a moves the process to step S450-8 when it is determined that the "opening end condition" is satisfied, and ends the auxiliary game process when it is determined that the "opening end condition" is not satisfied. ..

In step S450-8, the main CPU 101a performs a second starting opening closing process. In the second starting port closing processing, the energization stop data of the second starting port opening/closing solenoid 220B is set to close the second starting port 22, and the second starting port opening/closing control table set in step S450-3 is set. Referring to, the closing time of the second starting port 22 is set in the auxiliary game timer counter on the basis of the current ordinary electric actuation number (D). As a result, the second starting port 22 is closed.

In step S450-9, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the auxiliary game ending condition is satisfied. The auxiliary game end condition is that the universal electric operation number (D) is the preset number of times the second starting port 22 is opened, or the counter value of the starting port prescribed winning counter is the maximum number (for example, 10). It has been reached. Then, the main CPU 101a moves the process to step S450-10 when it is determined that the auxiliary game end condition is satisfied, and ends the auxiliary game process when it is determined that the auxiliary game end condition is not satisfied. ..

In Step S450-10, the main CPU 101a sets "0" in the universal electric actuation number storage area and also sets "0" in the second starting opening winning prize counter. That is, the normal electric operation number storage area and the second starting opening prescribed winning counter are cleared.

In step S450-11, the main CPU 101a sets an ending designation command according to the universal figure stop symbol data in the production transmission data storage area, and an ending time according to the regular figure stop symbol data based on the auxiliary game control table. Is set in the auxiliary game timer counter.

When the main CPU 101a determines in step S450-6 that the second starting opening 22 is not open, it determines in step S450-13 whether the closing time set in step S450-8 has elapsed. To do. The closing time is also determined by whether or not the auxiliary game timer counter=0, like the opening time. As a result, when determining that the closing time has not elapsed, the main CPU 101a ends the auxiliary game processing, and when determining that the closing time has elapsed, moves the processing to step S450-4.

Next, in step S450-12, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the set ending time has elapsed, and when determining that the ending time has elapsed, moves the processing to step S450-14, When it is determined that the time has not elapsed, the auxiliary game process is ended.

In step S450-14, the main CPU 101a sets the universal graphic/general electric power processing data=0, and ends the auxiliary game processing.

(Main process of production control board)
Next, a process executed by the sub CPU 102a in the effect control board 102 will be described.

First, the main processing of the effect control board 102 will be described with reference to FIG. 36. When power is supplied from the power supply board 107 to the sub CPU 102a, a system reset occurs in the sub CPU 102a, and the sub CPU 102a performs the following processing.

First, in step S1001, the sub CPU 102a performs an initialization process. In this process, the main process program is read from the sub ROM 102b, and a process for initializing the sub RAM 102c in which flags and commands are stored is performed.

In step S1002, the sub CPU 102a performs a random number updating effect process. In this process, the sub CPU 102a performs a process of updating the random number for effect (random number for changing effect pattern determination, random number for prefetch effect pattern determination, etc.) stored in the sub RAM 102c. The sub CPU 102a waits for a predetermined interrupt process while repeating the process of step S1002.

(Timer interrupt processing of production control board)
The reset clock pulse generation circuit provided in the effect control board 102 generates a clock pulse at a predetermined cycle (for example, 4 milliseconds), thereby executing the timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 37.

First, in step S1100, the sub CPU 102a saves the information stored in the register of the sub CPU 102a in the stack area.

In step S1200, the sub CPU 102a performs a time control process of updating each timer counter for performing time management related to various effects.

In step S1300, the sub CPU 102a performs command analysis processing. In this process, the sub CPU 102a analyzes the command stored in the reception buffer of the sub RAM 102c. Details will be described later with reference to FIGS. 38 to 46. When the production control board 102 receives the command transmitted from the main control board 101, the production control board 102 performs a reception interrupt process of the production control board 102 (not shown) and stores the received command in the reception buffer. Then, the process of analyzing the command received in step S1300 is performed.

In step S1400, the sub CPU 102a performs effect button effect control processing related to effect (effect button effect) based on the operation of the effect button device 10. Details will be described later with reference to FIGS. 47 and 48.

In step S1500, the sub CPU 102a performs a special figure holding effect control process. In this process, the main CPU 101a performs a special figure holding effect control process for controlling the special figure holding effect. Details will be described later with reference to FIG. 49.

In step S1600, the sub CPU 102a performs a probability variation notification effect control process. Details of this process will be described later with reference to FIG.

In step S1700, the sub CPU 102a performs a power saving mode control process for controlling the power saving mode performed in the customer waiting state.

In step S1800, the sub CPU 102a performs a data output process of transmitting various effect control commands set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 102c to the lamp control board 104 and the image control board 105.

In step S1900, the sub CPU 102a restores the information saved in step S1100 to the register of the sub CPU 102a.

(Command analysis processing of production control board)
The command analysis processing by the production control board 102 will be described with reference to FIGS. 38 to 39.

In step S1301, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the newly transmitted command is stored in the reception buffer. If there is no command, the sub CPU 102a ends the command analysis process, and if there is a command in the reception buffer, moves the process to step S1302.

In step S1302, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a start mouth prize designation command. The sub CPU 102a moves the process to step S1303 if the command stored in the reception buffer is the starting mouth winning designation command, and moves the process to step S1305 if it is not the starting mouth winning designation command.

In step S1303, the sub CPU 102a analyzes the starting opening winning combination designation command, confirms the type of the starting opening related to the starting opening winning combination designating command, and the special figure holding effect storage area (for each type) In the first special figure holding effect storage area and the second special figure holding effect storage area), a holding number addition process for adding the counter value of the special figure holding effect counter provided in the sub RAM 102c is performed, and step S1304 In, the pre-reading effect determination processing based on the starting mouth winning award designation command stored in the special figure holding effect storage area is performed, and the command analysis processing is ended. The pending number addition process will be described later with reference to FIG. 40, and the prefetch effect process will be described later with reference to FIGS.

In step S1305, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is an effect design designation command (special effect design designation command or normal effect design designation command). If the command stored in the reception buffer is the effect designating command, the sub CPU 102a moves the process to step S1306, and if it is not the effect designating command, moves the process to step S1307.

In step S1306, the sub CPU 102a analyzes the effect symbol designating command, and based on the information included in the received effect symbol designating command, produces an effect symbol to be stopped and displayed on the first image display device 71, that is, a combination of decorative symbols. Performs the effect design pattern determination process to be determined, and ends the command analysis process.

In step S1307, the sub CPU 102a determines whether the command stored in the reception buffer is a special figure variation pattern designation command. If the command stored in the reception buffer is the special figure fluctuation pattern designation command, the sub CPU 102a shifts the processing to steps S1308 and S1309, and if it is not the special figure fluctuation pattern designation command, shifts the processing to step S1310.

In step S1308, the sub CPU 102a performs a variable effect pattern determination process for determining a variable effect pattern that is a mode of the variable effect that constitutes the lottery effect, and moves the process to step S1309. The fluctuation pattern determination process will be described later with reference to FIG.

In step S1309, the sub CPU 102a confirms the type of the starting opening related to the variation pattern designating command, shifts the data stored in the special symbol holding storage area corresponding to the starting opening, and also for each type The number-of-holds subtraction process of subtracting "1" from the counter value of the special figure holding effect counter provided in the. The pending number subtraction process will be described later with reference to FIG.

In the data shift processing, each data stored in the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit of each special figure holding effect storage region described later is shifted to the previous storage unit. For example, the data stored in the fourth storage section of the first special figure holding effect storage area is shifted to the third storage section of the first special figure holding effect storage area. Further, the data stored in the first storage unit of the first special symbol reservation effect storage area is shifted to the variation storage unit (0th storage unit) common to the first special symbol and the second special symbol, The data stored in the 0 storage unit is deleted.

In step S1310, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a production symbol stop designating command. If the command stored in the reception buffer is the effect design stop designation command, the sub CPU 102a moves the process to steps S1311 and S1312, and if not the effect design stop designation command, moves the process to step S1313.

In step S1311, the sub CPU 102a sets an effect symbol stop command indicating that the effect symbol is stopped and displayed in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 102c. The effect symbol stop command is transmitted to the lamp control board 104 and the image control board 105 by the data output process of step S1800. The lamp control board 104 and the image control board 105 recognize that the variation effect ends by receiving the effect symbol stop designating command, end the variation effect, and stop the effect symbol that constitutes the lottery effect. Display. Further, the sub CPU 102a performs the effect mode control process for controlling the effect mode in step S1312, and ends the command analysis process. The effect mode control processing will be described later with reference to FIG.

In the present embodiment, the production mode is a production device including a first image display device 71, a second image display device 72, etc., corresponding to a lottery of special symbols (or a variable display of special symbols). It is a classification mode (category) of the fluctuation effect that is referred to, and is associated with the state of the game condition and the type of the period. That is, it indicates the state of the game condition and the type of period. For example, as the effect mode of the variable effect by the first image display device 71, various elements that make up the effect such as the place, the situation, the scene due to the time, the main character that appears, the angle, and the like are appropriately set.

In step S1313, the sub CPU 102a determines whether the command stored in the reception buffer is a game state designation command. If the command stored in the reception buffer is the game state designation command, the sub CPU 102a shifts the processing to step S1314, and if it is not the game state designation command, shifts the processing to step S1315. In step S1314, the sub CPU 102a sets data indicating the game state based on the received game state designation command in the game state storage area in the sub RAM 102c, and ends the command analysis process.

In step S1315, the sub CPU 102a confirms whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is the opening designation command. If the command stored in the reception buffer is the opening designation command, the sub CPU 102a moves the process to step S1316, and if it is not the opening designation command, moves the process to step S1317.

In step S1316, the sub CPU 102a performs a special game effect pattern determination process that determines a special game effect pattern that is an aspect of the special game effect that is an effect related to the special game, and ends the command analysis process.

In step S1317, the sub CPU 102a confirms whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a round designation command. If the command stored in the reception buffer is the round designation command, the sub CPU 102a moves the process to step S1318, and if it is not the round designation command, moves the process to step S1319.

In step S1318, the sub CPU 102a performs a round effect pattern determination process for determining a round effect pattern that is a mode of the round effect, and ends the command analysis process. Specifically, the sub CPU 102a determines the round effect pattern based on the round designation command, sets the round effect data indicating the determined round effect pattern in the round effect pattern storage area, and indicates the determined round effect pattern. The round effect control command is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 102c.

In step S1319, the sub CPU 102a confirms whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is the ending designation command. The sub CPU 102a moves the process to step S1320 if the command stored in the reception buffer is the ending designation command, and moves the process to step S1321 if it is not the ending designation command.

In step S1320, the sub CPU 102a performs an ending effect pattern determination process for determining an ending effect pattern that is a mode of the ending effect, and ends the command analysis process.

In step S1321, the sub CPU 102a determines whether the command stored in the reception buffer is a demo designation command. If the command stored in the reception buffer is the demo designation command, the sub CPU 102a moves the process to step S1322, and if it is not the demo designation command, ends the command analysis process.

In step S1322, the sub CPU 102a turns on the demonstration effect standby flag in the demonstration effect standby flag storage area of the sub RAM 102c as pre-processing for executing the demonstration effect informing the customer waiting state that the game has not been played for a predetermined period. At the same time, the time until the demonstration effect starts (demo effect standby time) is set in the demonstration effect timer counter.

(Production control board hold number addition processing)
With reference to FIG. 40, the holding number addition processing by the effect control board 102 will be described. In step S1303-1, the sub CPU 102a stores the start mouth winning award designation command stored in the reception buffer of the sub RAM 102c in the special figure holding effect storage area of the sub RAM 102c.

As shown in FIG. 50( a ), the sub RAM 102 c stores a first special figure holding effect storage area in which a start opening winning award designating command based on winning in the first starting opening 21 and a second starting opening 22 are stored. It has a second special figure reservation effect storage area capable of storing a start opening winning award designation command based on a winning. And each special figure reservation production storage area is divided into the 1st storage part-the 4th storage part, respectively (refer to Drawing 50 (b) and Drawing 50 (c)). Further, each storage unit stores a starting mouth winning designation command storage area for storing a starting mouth winning designation command, and a special figure reserved display storing information (special figure reserved display mode data) indicating a display mode of a special figure reserved image described later. It has a mode data storage area and a pre-reading effect pattern determination random number storage area for storing a pre-reading effect pattern determination random number described later (see FIG. 50(d)).

In addition, the starting opening winning award designation command is stored in order from the storage unit having the smallest number in the storage unit in which the command is not stored.

In step S1303-2, the sub CPU 102a stores, in the special figure reservation display mode data storage area of the storage unit that stores the start opening winning combination designation command in step S1303-1, data representing a normal mode that is a normal display mode (for example, “00H”) is stored.

In step S1303-3, the sub CPU 102a confirms the starting mouth winning designation command stored in step S1303-1, and in step S1303-4, the starting mouth winning designation command is a command based on winning in the first starting mouth 21. Or not.

If the sub CPU 102a determines that the command is based on the winning of the first starting opening 21, the sub CPU 102a moves the process to step S1303-5, and the command is not based on the winning of the first starting opening 21, that is, the second starting opening. If it is determined that the command is based on the winning of 22, the process proceeds to step S1303-7.

In step S1303-5, the sub CPU 102a adds "1" to the counter value of the first special figure hold effect counter provided in the sub RAM 102c to update it, and in step S1303-6, the first special figure hold effect occurrence designation flag. Is stored in the first special figure hold effect generation designation flag storage area of the sub RAM 102c, and the hold number addition process is ended.

On the other hand, in step S1303-7, the sub CPU 102a adds "1" to the counter value of the second special figure holding effect counter provided in the sub RAM 102c to update it, and in step S1303-8, the second special figure holding effect is generated. The designated flag is stored in the second special figure holding effect generation designated flag storage area of the sub RAM 102c, and the holding number addition process is ended.

It should be noted that the first special figure hold effect counter receives "1" each time the start mouth winning award designation command based on the winning of the first start mouth 21 is received and stored in the first special figure hold effect storage area of the sub RAM 102c. Is added. That is, the first special figure reservation effect counter counts the first special figure reservation number (U1) which is the number of pieces of determination information stored in the first special symbol reservation storage area of the main RAM 101c. Similarly, the second special figure hold effect counter receives "1 when the start mouth prize designation command based on the winning of the second start mouth 22 is received and stored in the second special figure hold effect storage area of the sub RAM 102c. Is added. That is, the second special figure reservation effect counter counts the second special figure reservation number (U2) which is the number of pieces of determination information stored in the second special symbol reservation storage area of the main RAM 101c.

(Pre-reading production process of production control board)
The prefetching effect process by the effect control board 102 will be described with reference to FIG. 41. In step S1304-1, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the lottery effect is currently performed corresponding to the special symbol display (variable display of the special symbol + stop display of the special symbol). If the sub CPU 102a determines that the variation effect is not currently being performed, the prefetching effect processing is ended, and if it is determined that the variation effect is being performed, the sub CPU 102a moves the process to step S1304-2.

In step S1304-2, the sub CPU 102a stores a random number value indicating a random number counter related to the random number for prefetching effect pattern determination in a prefetching effect pattern determination random number storage area of the storage unit of the sub RAM 102c in which the starting mouth winning designation command is stored. Then, in step S1304-3, the prefetch special map holding effect determination process is performed.

Here, the prefetching special figure holding effect determination process of step S1304-3 will be described with reference to FIG.
FIG. 42 is a flowchart showing the prefetching special figure holding effect determination process of step S1304-3 of FIG.

First, as shown in FIG. 42, in step S1304-3-1, the sub CPU 102a determines that the holding information stored in the special drawing holding effect storage area by the reception of the current start mouth winning award designation command is the first special drawing holding information. Or not. Here, in the case of the first special figure hold information, the sub CPU 102a moves to the process of step S1304-3-2, and when it is not the first special figure hold information (in the case of the second special figure hold information), step S1304-. The process moves to 3-8.

Next, in S1304-3-2, the sub CPU 102a receives the first start figure winning designation command, and the first special figure reservation information stored in the first special figure reservation effect storage area is preceded by the first special figure. It is determined whether or not there is the first special figure hold information stored in the hold effect storage area (hereinafter referred to as first special figure hold information stored in advance). Here, if there is the previously stored first special figure reservation information, the sub CPU 102a proceeds to the process of step S1304-3-3, and if there is no first stored special figure reservation information. , And proceeds to the processing of step S1304-3-7.

In step S1304-3-3, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the first special figure pending information stored in advance includes the first special figure pending information corresponding to the jackpot. Here, the sub CPU 102a proceeds to the process of step S1304-3-4 when there is the first special figure suspension information corresponding to the big hit, and the step S1304 when there is no first special figure suspension information corresponding to the big hit. The process shifts to 3-5.

In step S1304-3-4, the sub CPU 102a displays the first special figure reservation information in which the final mode is displayed in the normal mode in the first special figure reservation information determined to be the big hit in step S1304-3-3 (always. It is determined whether or not there is the first special figure reservation information displayed in the normal mode and the first special figure reservation information that does not change the reservation. Here, when there is the big hit first special figure reservation information that the final mode is displayed in the normal mode, the sub CPU 102a moves to the process of step S1304-3-7, and the final mode is displayed in the normal mode. If there is no first special figure reservation information of No., the process proceeds to step S1304-3-6.

In step S1304-3-5, the sub CPU 102a, the first special figure reservation information (starting mouth winning designation command=E3H0AH) corresponding to the loss (reach loss) with reach in the first special figure reservation information stored in advance. ) Is present. Here, if there is the first special figure reservation information corresponding to the loss with reach, the sub CPU 102a moves to the process of step S1304-3-6, and if the first special figure reservation information corresponding to the loss with reach does not exist. , And proceeds to the processing of step S1304-3-7.

In step S1304-3-6, the sub CPU 102a determines, in the normal mode, the final mode of the first special figure reserved image corresponding to the current start opening winning award designation command (first special figure reservation information), and this time the starting hole. The special figure reserved image final mode information indicating the normal mode is set (stored) in the first special figure reserved image final mode information storage area of the sub RAM 102c corresponding to the winning designation command, and the processing of this time is ended. When the special mode reserved image final mode information of the normal mode is set in the first special mode reserved image final mode information storage area of the sub RAM 102c, the display mode of the first special mode reserved image is displayed in the normal mode in step S1506. A special figure holding effect control command indicating that is generated.

In step S1304-3-7, the sub CPU 102a determines, by lottery, the final aspect of the first special figure reservation image corresponding to the present start mouth winning designation command (first special figure reservation information), and this start mouth winning The special mode reserved image final mode information of the final mode determined by lottery is set (stored) in the first special mode reserved image final mode information storage area of the sub RAM 102c corresponding to the designated command, and the process proceeds to S1304-3-9. To do.

In step S1304-3-8, the sub CPU 102a determines by a lottery the final aspect of the second special figure reservation image corresponding to the present start opening winning award designation command (second special figure reservation information), and this start opening winning combination The special figure reserved image final mode information of the final mode determined by lottery is set (stored) in the second special figure reserved image final mode information storage area of the sub RAM 102c corresponding to the designated command, and the process proceeds to S1304-3-9. To do.

Here, the lottery of the final mode of the special figure reserved image will be specifically described. First, the sub CPU 102a confirms the present start opening winning award designation command. This is because, as shown in FIG. 51, the special figure reserved image final mode determination table is divided according to the starting mouth winning designation command, that is, the result of the preliminary determination. In the special figure reserved image final mode determination table associated with the starting mouth winning designation command, a plurality of prefetch effect pattern determination values and final display mode data indicating the final mode of the special figure reserved image are associated with a predetermined probability. Stored. Therefore, the sub CPU 102a, in the lottery of the final mode of the special drawing reservation image, based on the received starting mouth winning designation command (current starting mouth winning designation command), the special drawing associated with the starting mouth winning designation command. A reserved image final mode determination table is selected. After that, the sub CPU 102a compares the random number for prefetching effect pattern determination stored in step S1304-2 in the current timer interrupt process with the selected special image reserved image final aspect determination table, thereby generating the special image reserved image. Select the final aspect.

Next, in S1304-3-9, the sub CPU 102a determines that the result of the lottery in the final mode of step S1304-3-7 or step S1304-3-8 is the special mode (one of the special modes 1 to 6 shown in FIG. 51). ) Is determined to indicate whether or not it has been won. The "special aspect" here means a special aspect different from the normal aspect. Here, when the result of the final mode lottery indicates that the special mode has been won, the sub CPU 102a proceeds to the process of step S1304-3-10, and the final mode lottery result has won the special mode. If it is not indicated (if the result of the lottery in the final mode indicates that the normal mode has been won), the processing of this time is ended.

In step S1304-3-10, the sub CPU 102a performs the scenario determination of the special figure holding effect related to the present starting opening winning award designation command. "Scenario of the special figure reservation effect", the special figure hold (right to execute the special symbol display) related to the display of the special figure hold image occurs from the occurrence of the special figure hold image It is a transition mode (scenario) of the display mode. The “scenario determination of the special figure holding effect” is to determine the transition mode of the display mode of the special figure holding image.

In the scenario determination of the special figure holding effect, the sub CPU 102a compares the random number for prefetching effect pattern determination stored in step S1304-2 with the special figure holding effect scenario determination table to change the display mode of the special figure holding image. To decide.

The sub CPU 102a, in the scenario determination of the special figure holding effect, the starting mouth winning designation command of this time, the final aspect of the special figure holding image determined in step S1304-3-7 or S1304-3-8, and the special figure holding. Check the counter value (= special figure reservation number) of the production counter. As shown in FIG. 56 and FIG. 57, this is because the special figure holding effect scenario determination table has a start mouth winning designation command, a final aspect of the special figure holding image, and a counter value of the special figure holding effect counter (=special value). This is because they are divided according to the number of figures held).

The sub CPU 102a, in the special figure holding effect scenario determination, based on the starting mouth winning designation command, the final aspect of the special figure holding image, and the counter value (=special figure holding number) of the special figure holding effect counter, A special figure holding effect scenario determination table used in the determination is selected.

In step S1304-3-11, the sub CPU 102a stores the special figure holding effect scenario information (see FIGS. 56 to 57) indicating the special figure holding effect scenario determined in step S1304-3-10, in the special RAM holding of the sub RAM 102c. Store in the production scenario information storage area.

In step S1304-3-12, the sub CPU 102a sets the current counter value of the special drawing holding effect counter as the number of executions (Z1) of the preread special drawing holding effect in the preread special drawing holding effect counter provided in the sub RAM 102c. Then, the pre-reading special figure reservation effect determination process is ended, and the process is returned to the pre-reading effect process. The prefetch special figure holding effect counter constitutes a counting means for controlling the special figure protection drawing effect according to the special mode.
After step S1304-3-12, the process of S1304-4 shown in FIG. 41 is executed.

As shown in FIG. 41, in step S1304-4, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not it is currently in the "rendering mode A" indicating the low probability state and the non-time saving state. If the sub CPU 102a determines that it is not in the effect mode A, it ends the prefetching effect process, and if it determines that it is in the effect mode A, it moves the process to step S1304-5.

In step S1304-5, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the counter value of the special figure suspension effect counter is 2 or more. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the counter value of the special figure holding effect counter is not 2 or more, the sub CPU 102a ends the prefetching effect processing, and if it determines that the counter value of the special figure holding effect counter is 2 or more, in step S1304-6. A prefetch effect mode determination process is performed.

Here, the prefetch effect mode determination processing will be described with reference to FIG. 43. In step S1304-6-1, the sub CPU 102a determines the effect mode when the variable effect that is performed in the special symbol display related to the starting opening winning combination designation command is being performed. Specifically, the sub CPU 102a compares the prefetching effect pattern determination random number stored in step S1304-2 with the effect mode final aspect determination table.

The sub CPU 102a confirms the starting opening winning award designation command in the effect mode final mode determination. This is because, as shown in FIG. 51, the effect mode final aspect determination table is divided according to the starting mouth winning designation command, that is, the result of the preliminary determination. Therefore, in the effect mode final aspect determination, the sub CPU 102a selects the effect mode final aspect determination table associated with the starting orifice winning designation command, on the basis of the received starting orifice winning designation command.

As shown in FIG. 51, a plurality of prefetching effect pattern determination values and effect mode final mode data indicating the final mode of the effect mode are predetermined in the effect mode final mode determination table associated with the starting mouth winning designation command. Are stored in association with each other.

Then, in step S1304-6-2, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the result of the effect mode final mode determination is a special mode effect mode (hereinafter, referred to as "special effect mode"). The “special aspect” here means a special aspect different from the normal aspect. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the special effect mode is not set, the prefetch effect mode determination process is ended, and if the sub CPU 102a determines that the special effect mode is set, the process proceeds to step S1304-6-3.

In step S1304-6-3, the sub CPU 102a performs a scenario determination of the effect mode up to the variation effect that is performed in the special symbol display related to the starting opening winning combination designation command. "Scenario of the effect mode up to the variation effect" is a transition mode of the effect mode of the variation effect until the notification of the special symbol determination (stop display of the special symbol) related to the variation effect is performed. The "scenario determination up to the effect mode of the variation effect" is to determine the transition mode of the effect mode.

In the scenario determination up to the effect mode of the fluctuating effect, the sub CPU 102a compares the random number for prefetch effect pattern determination stored in step S1304-2 with the scenario determination table up to the effect mode of the fluctuating effect, and changes the value of the fluctuating effect. Decide the scenario of production mode.

In the scenario determination up to the effect mode of the variable effect, the sub CPU 102a determines the starting mouth winning award designation command, the final aspect of the effect mode determined in step S1304-6-1, and the counter value of the special figure hold effect counter (= Check the number of special maps. As shown in FIG. 59, this is because the effect mode scenario determination table has the starting mouth winning designation command, the final mode of the effect mode determined in step S1304-6-1, and the counter value of the special figure holding effect counter (= This is because they are divided according to the number of special maps. In the effect mode scenario determination, the sub CPU 102a uses the starting mouth winning designation command, the final mode of the effect mode determined in step S1304-6-1, and the counter value of the special figure holding effect counter (=special figure holding number). Based on this, the effect mode scenario determination table used in the determination is selected.

In step S1304-6-4, the sub CPU 102a stores the effect mode scenario information (see FIG. 58) indicating the effect mode scenario determined in step S1304-6-3 in the effect mode scenario information storage area of the sub RAM 102c. ..

In step S1304-6-5, the sub CPU 102a sets the current counter value of the special figure suspension effect counter to the prefetch effect mode counter (Z2) provided in the sub RAM 102c as the number of times of execution of the prefetch effect mode, and the prefetch value is set. The effect mode determination process is ended, and the process is returned to the prefetch effect process. The look-ahead effect mode counter constitutes a counting unit for controlling the effect mode according to the special mode.

(Variation effect pattern determination process of effect control board)
The variation effect pattern determination process by the effect control board 102 will be described with reference to FIG. In step S1308-1, the sub CPU 102a confirms the current effect mode by referring to the effect mode flag stored in the effect mode flag storage area of the sub RAM 102c, and is associated with the current effect mode. Select the variation effect pattern determination table. This is because the variation effect pattern determination table is classified by the effect mode.

In step S1308-2, the sub CPU 102a refers to the variation pattern designation command stored in the reception buffer of the sub RAM 102c, and selects the variation effect pattern determination table associated with the variation pattern designation command. This is because the variable effect pattern determination table classified by the type of effect mode is also classified by the variable pattern designation command.

In the variation effect pattern determination table, one or more variation effect patterns are stored in association with the variation effect pattern determination value (see FIG. 60). The fluctuating effect pattern is identification information indicating a mode (specific content) of the fluctuating effect, and includes a first image display device 71, a second image display device 72, a sound output device 73, and a lighting device 74 for effect. 79, the effect accessory device 80, and the aspect of the variable effect performed by the effect button device 10.

The variation production pattern includes the time of the variation production, the variation display mode of the decorative pattern, the presence/absence of the reach production, the content of the reach production, the presence/absence of the production button production, the content of the production button production, the production development configuration, the decoration including the scene and the character. The contents of the variable effect, such as the type of background of the design, are set. That is, each variation effect pattern determination table is a table that stores information regarding variation effect.

In step S1308-3, the sub CPU 102a stores the random number value indicating the random number counter for the effect pattern determination random number in the effect pattern determination random number storage area of the sub RAM 102c, and in step S1308-4, the stored effect pattern determination random number. Is compared with the determined variation effect pattern determination table to determine the variation effect pattern to determine the variation effect pattern. Then, in step S1308-5, the sub CPU 102a sets the variation effect control command corresponding to the variation effect pattern in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 102c and also in the variation effect data storage area of the sub RAM 102c.

The variation effect control command set in the transmission buffer is transmitted to the lamp control board 104 and the image control board 105 by the data output process of step S1800. Then, for example, when the image control board 105 receives the variation effect control command, the first image display device 71 causes the first image display device 71 to perform variation display of the effect symbol based on the variation effect pattern indicated by the command (performs variable display of the effect symbol. ), the background image based on the variation effect pattern corresponding to the command is displayed on the first image display device 71.

In step S1308-6, the sub CPU 102a confirms the counter value (prefetch special figure holding effect information) of the special figure holding effect scenario information and the preread special figure holding effect counter, and in step S1308-7, relates to special effect described later. It is determined whether or not a predetermined condition is satisfied. Specifically, the sub CPU 102a is currently executing the display of the special figure hold image according to the particular special mode, and immediately after that, the special figure hold according to the particular special figure hold image disappears due to the disappearance of the special figure hold of the special figure hold image. Determine if the image is digested.

When the sub CPU 102a determines “NO”, the fluctuation effect pattern determination process is ended, and when the sub CPU 102a determines “YES”, the process proceeds to step S1308-8. As will be described later, a special figure hold image according to a specific special mode is displayed until just before the variation effect is started, and when the variation effect is started, the special figure hold image according to the specific special aspect is displayed. This is for causing the second image display device 72 to execute a predetermined special effect when the display of is finished.

In step S1308-8, the sub CPU 102a confirms the variation pattern designation command stored in the reception buffer of the sub RAM 102c. This is because the special effect pattern associated with the effect content of the special effect corresponds to the special figure variation pattern designation command of this time, and the combination of the special figure holding effect scenario information and the counter value of the prefetching special figure holding effect counter. Because it is attached. That is, the special effect pattern determination table used for determining the special effect pattern associated with the effect contents of the special effect is the special figure variation pattern designation command, the special figure holding effect scenario information, and the look-ahead special figure holding effect counter. It is divided by the counter value.

In step S1308-9, the sub CPU 102a confirms the random number for variation effect pattern determination acquired in step S1308-3. This is because the special effect pattern determination table used to determine the special effect pattern indicating the effect contents of the special effect is stored with a predetermined probability in which the special effect pattern and the random number for changing effect pattern determination are associated with each other. Because it is.

In step S1308-10, the sub CPU 102a confirms the special figure variation pattern designation command, and the special figure variation pattern designation command and the special figure variation pattern designation command based on the special figure holding effect scenario information and the counter value of the prefetch special figure holding effect counter. The special effect pattern determination table associated with the special figure hold effect scenario information and the counter value of the prefetch special figure hold effect counter is selected.

In addition, in step S1308-10, the sub CPU 102a performs a special effect pattern determination in which the selected special effect pattern determination table is collated with a random number for variable effect pattern determination to determine a special effect pattern. Then, in step S1308-11, the sub CPU 102a sets the special effect control command corresponding to the special effect pattern in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 102c and also in the special effect data storage area of the sub RAM 102c.

The special effect control command set in the transmission buffer is transmitted to the lamp control board 104 and the image control board 105 by the data output process of step S1800. Then, for example, upon receiving the special effect control command, the image control board 105 causes the second image display device 72 to perform the special effect based on the special effect pattern indicated by the command. The details regarding the special effect will be described later.

(Subtraction number subtraction process of production control board)
The pending number subtraction process by the effect control board 102 will be described with reference to FIG. 45. In step S1309-1, the sub CPU 102a confirms the variation pattern designation command stored in the reception buffer of the sub RAM 102c.

In step S1309-2, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the confirmed variation pattern designation command is based on a winning of the first starting opening 21. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the command is based on the winning of the first starting opening 21, the sub CPU 102a moves the process to step S1309-3, and the command is not based on the winning of the first starting opening 21, that is, the second starting opening. If it is determined that the command is based on the winning of 22, the process proceeds to step S1309-5.

In step S1309-3, the sub CPU 102a subtracts "1" from the counter value of the first special figure holding effect counter provided in the sub RAM 102c to update it, and in step S1309-4, the first special figure holding effect disappearance designation flag. Is stored in the first special figure holding effect disappearance designation flag storage area of the sub RAM 102c.

On the other hand, in step S1309-5, the sub CPU 102a subtracts "1" from the counter value of the second special figure holding effect counter provided in the sub RAM 102c to update it, and in step S1303-6, the second special figure holding effect disappears. The designation flag is stored in the second special figure holding effect disappearance designation flag storage area of the sub RAM 102c.

In step S1303-7, the sub CPU 102a performs a shift process of the data stored in the special figure withdrawing effect storage area of the sub RAM 102c, and the data stored in the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit is immediately before. Shift to storage. For example, the data stored in the fourth storage section of the first special figure holding effect storage area is shifted to the third storage section of the first special figure holding effect storage area. In addition, the data stored in the first storage unit of the first special figure holding effect storage area is the variation storage section (first section) common to the first special figure holding effect storage area and the second special figure holding effect storage area. The data stored in the 0th storage unit is erased. As a result, the data used in the previous game (variation effect) is erased.

In step S1309-8, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the special figure reservation effect scenario information is set in the special figure reservation effect scenario information storage area of the sub RAM 102c. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the special figure holding effect scenario information is not set, it moves the process to step S1309-10, and if it determines that the special figure holding effect scenario information is set, it reads ahead in step S1309-9. The counter value of the special figure reservation effect counter is decremented by "1" and updated, and the process proceeds to step S1309-10.

In step S1309-10, the sub CPU 102a determines whether the effect mode scenario information is set in the effect mode scenario information storage area of the sub RAM 102c. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the effect mode scenario information has not been set, the holding number subtraction process is ended, and if it is determined that the effect mode scenario information has been set, the sub CPU 102a proceeds to step S1309-11 to set the look-ahead effect mode counter. The counter value is subtracted by "1" to be updated, and the holding number subtraction process is ended.

(Production mode control process of production control board)
Next, the effect mode control process will be described with reference to FIG. First, in step S1312-1, the sub CPU 102a analyzes the special effect symbol designating command stored in the reception buffer of the sub RAM 102c, and in step S1312-2, it is determined whether or not the result of the jackpot determination is a loss. judge.

If the sub CPU 102a determines that it is not a loss, it moves the process to step S1312-7, and if it is determined that it is a loss, it determines in step S1312-3 whether it is currently in the effect mode "A".

If the sub CPU 102a determines that it is in the effect mode "A", it moves the process to step S1312-12, and if it determines that it is not in the effect mode "A", in step S1312-4, it sets the counter value of the effect mode remaining number counter. "1" is subtracted to update the remaining number (M) in the effect mode, and in step S1312-5, it is determined whether the counter value of the remaining number in the effect mode is "0". The effect mode remaining number counter has a function of counting the remaining number of times of execution of variable effects (M: remaining number of effect modes) in the effect mode in which the number of times of execution of variable effects is set.

When the sub CPU 102a determines that the counter value of the effect mode remaining number counter is “0”, in step S1312-6, the effect mode flag “F20” is turned on in the effect mode flag storage area, and the effect mode setting process is performed. finish. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 102a determines that the counter value of the effect mode remaining number counter is not "0", the effect mode control process is ended.

In step S1312-7, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the result of the special symbol lottery is a small hit. If the sub CPU 102a determines that it is not a small hit, it moves the process to step S1312-9, and if it is determined that it is a small hit, in step S1312-8, the current predetermined effect mode (in the present embodiment, the effect mode " It is determined whether or not it is "A" or effect mode "C"). If the sub CPU 102a determines that it is not in the predetermined effect mode, it moves the process to step S1312-3, and if it determines that it is the predetermined effect mode, it moves the process to step S1312-9.

In step S1312-9, the sub CPU 102a stores the effect mode determination stored in the sub ROM 102b in association with the type of the special effect symbol designating command, based on the information included in the special effect symbol designating command analyzed in step S1312-1. Select the table for (see FIG. 66).

The effect mode determination value and the effect mode are associated with each other in the effect mode determination table for each type of special effect symbol designating command. Therefore, in step S1312-9, the sub CPU 102a performs an effect mode determination that determines an effect mode in the subsequent variable effect. Specifically, the sub CPU 102a determines the effect mode by collating the special effect symbol designating command with the effect mode determination table.

The sub CPU 102a stores the effect mode flag corresponding to the decided effect mode in the effect mode flag storage area in step S1312-10, and is set corresponding to the decided effect mode in step S1312-11. The number of executions of the effect mode (Ma) is set in the effect mode remaining number counter, and the process proceeds to step S1312-16.

In step S1312-12, the sub CPU 102a determines whether the effect mode scenario information is set. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the effect mode scenario information has not been set, it ends the effect mode control processing, and if it determines that the effect mode scenario information has been set, it moves the process to step S1312-13.

In step S1312-13, the sub CPU 102a confirms the counter value of the effect mode scenario information and the prefetch effect mode counter (prefetch effect mode information), and in step S1312-14, the counter value of the effect mode scenario information and the prefetch effect mode counter. Based on the effect mode scenario determination table, the effect mode in the next variable effect is determined, and in step S1312-15, the effect mode flag indicating the effect mode is set in the effect mode storage area of the sub RAM 102c.

In step S1312-16, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the counter value of the prefetch effect mode counter is "0". When the sub CPU 102a determines that the counter value of the prefetch effect mode counter is not "0", the effect mode control processing is ended, and when it is determined that the counter value of the prefetch effect mode counter is "0", step S1312-17. In, the production mode scenario information is cleared, and the production mode control process is ended.

(Production button production control process of production control board)
Next, the effect button effect control processing will be described with reference to FIG.

In step S1401, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the effect button first vibration flag=01 is set in the effect button first vibration flag storage area of the sub RAM 102c. Here, if the effect button first vibration flag = 01 is not set, the sub CPU 102a proceeds to the process of step S1404, and if the effect button first vibration flag = 01 is set, the sub CPU 102a proceeds to the process of step S1402. Transition.

In step S1402, the sub CPU 102a is, based on the count value of the button effect counter and the variable effect pattern determined in step S1308-4, the first candidate that is the first candidate for the period during which the effect button 10A is currently vibrated. It is determined whether or not during the vibration period (see FIG. 71(b)). Here, the sub CPU 102a proceeds to the process of step S1403 during the first vibration period, and proceeds to the process of step S1410 during the first vibration period.

In step S1403, the sub CPU 102a sets the effect button vibration command in the transmission buffer, and proceeds to the processing in step S1410. The effect button vibration command is a command for causing the lamp control board 104 to perform control for vibrating the effect button 10A.

In step S1404, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the effect button second vibration flag=01 is set in the effect button second vibration flag storage area of the sub RAM 102c. Here, if the effect button second vibration flag = 01 is not set, the sub CPU 102a proceeds to the process of step S1410. If the effect button second vibration flag = 01 is set, the sub CPU 102a proceeds to the process of step S1405. Transition.

In step S1405, the sub CPU 102a, based on the count value of the button effect counter and the variable effect pattern determined in step S1308-4, the second vibration that is currently the second candidate for the period for vibrating the effect button 10A. It is determined whether it is during the period (see FIG. 72C). Here, the sub CPU 102a proceeds to the process of step S1406 during the second vibration period, and proceeds to the process of step S1410 during the second vibration period.

In step S1406, the sub CPU 102a sets the effect button vibration command in the transmission buffer, and proceeds to the processing in step S1410.

In step S1410, the sub CPU 102a performs the effect input control process corresponding to the operation of the effect button 10A, and ends the process this time. The effect input control process will be described in detail with reference to FIG.

(Production input control process of production control board)
The effect input control process will be described with reference to FIG.
First, in step S1411, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not there is a valid effect button detection signal from the effect button detection switch 10a. Here, if the sub CPU 102a determines that there is no such signal, the sub CPU 102a ends the process, and if it determines that there is the signal, the process proceeds to step S1412.

In step S1412, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the button effect executability flag=01 is set in the button effect executability flag storage area of the sub RAM 102c. Here, if the button effect executability flag=01, the sub CPU 102a ends the process, and if the button effect executability flag=01 is set, the sub CPU 102a proceeds to the process of step S1413.

In step S1413, the sub CPU 102a sets the button effect execution command in the transmission buffer. This command is a command for causing the image control board 105 to execute a button effect of a moving image.

Here, the sub CPU 102a transmits the command set in the transmission buffer in step S1800 (see FIG. 37) after the effect input control process to the image control board 105 and the lamp control board 104. The image control board 105 operates the first image display device 71, the second image display device 72, and the sound output device 73 based on the received command, and the lamp control board 104 effects based on the received command. The button device 10, the lighting devices for production 74 to 79, and the production accessory device 80 are operated.

(Special control hold production control process of production control board)
Next, the special figure holding effect control process will be described with reference to FIG. 49.

First, in step S1501 shown in FIG. 49, the sub CPU 102a is the timing of changing the special figure holding effect due to a change in the number of special figure holdings (U1, U2) based on the occurrence or disappearance of the right to execute the special symbol display, etc. Determine whether or not. Here, the sub RAM 102c includes a first special figure hold effect generation designation flag, a second special figure hold effect generation designation flag, a first special figure hold effect disappearance designation flag, and a second special figure hold effect disappearance designation flag. Whether or not it is the change timing of the special figure holding effect by determining whether or not the special figure holding effect changing designation flag is set and the special figure holding effect changing designation flag is ON. To judge.

If the sub CPU 102a determines that it is not the change timing of the special figure holding effect, the sub CPU 102a ends the special figure holding effect control process, and if it determines that it is the change timing of the special figure holding effect, moves the process to step S1502.

In step S1502, the sub CPU 102a contents of the special figure hold effect change designation flag, that is, the first special figure hold effect generation designation flag, the second special figure hold effect generation designation flag, the first special figure hold effect disappearance designation flag or It is confirmed which of the second special figure hold effect disappearance designation flags is turned on.

In step S1503, the sub CPU 102a confirms the counter value (U1) of the first special figure holding effect counter and the counter value (U2) of the second special figure holding effect counter.

In step S1504, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the special figure suspension effect scenario information is set. When the sub CPU 102a determines that the special figure holding effect scenario information is not set, the sub CPU 102a moves the process to step S1506, and when determining that the special figure holding effect scenario information is set, in step S1505 the special figure holding effect scenario information and prefetching. After confirming the counter value of the special figure holding effect counter, the process moves to step S1506.

In step S1506, the sub CPU 102a, the special figure pending image final aspect information stored in the special figure pending image final aspect information storage area, the content of the special figure pending effect change flag, the counter value of the first special figure pending effect counter (U1. ), a special figure holding effect control command indicating the contents of the special figure holding effect based on the counter value (U2) of the second special figure holding effect counter, the special figure holding effect scenario information, and the counter value of the look-ahead special figure holding effect counter. In step S1507, the special figure holding effect control command is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 102c, and is also set in the special figure holding effect data storage area of the sub RAM 102c. The effect contents of the special figure hold effect are the contents of the special figure hold effect change flag, the counter value (U1) of the first special figure hold effect counter, the counter value (U2) of the second special figure hold effect counter, and the special value. This is because it is based on the figure hold effect scenario information and the counter value of the prefetch special figure hold effect counter. The details regarding the special figure holding effect will be described later.

The special figure holding effect control command set in the transmission buffer is transmitted to the lamp control board 104 and the image control board 105 by the data output process of step S1800. Then, for example, when the image control board 105 receives the special figure hold effect control command, the special figure hold image having the content indicated by the command is displayed on the first image display device 71 and/or the second image display device 72. Let It should be noted that in the present embodiment, it is performed in the first image display device 71.

In step S1508, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the count value of the look-ahead special figure reservation effect counter is "0". If the count value of the prefetch special figure holding effect counter is not "0", the sub CPU 102a turns off the special figure holding effect change designation flag in step S1510, and ends the special figure holding effect control process. When the counter value of the prefetch special figure holding effect counter is “0”, the sub CPU 102a clears the special figure holding effect scenario information in step S1509, and shifts the processing to step S1510.

Next, the special figure holding effect will be specifically described. The special figure holding effect is an effect regarding the right to execute a special symbol display (the special symbol determination) based on the winning of the first starting opening 21 or the second starting opening 22 (hereinafter, referred to as "special figure holding"), This is mainly performed in the first image display device 71 and/or the second image display device 72. The special figure hold effect is performed according to the occurrence of the special figure hold due to winning and the disappearance of the special figure hold due to the execution of the special symbol display (the special symbol determination).

(Special map hold effect)
The special figure holding effect in the first image display device 71 and/or the second image display device 72 is performed by displaying the special figure holding image corresponding to the special figure holding. The special figure holding image is a first special figure holding image generated based on a winning of the first starting opening 21, and a second special figure holding image generated based on a special drawing holding image of a winning of the second starting opening 22. Composed of and.

The first image display device 71 has a first special figure reservation display area 711 that displays a first special figure reservation image and a second special figure reservation display area 712 that displays a second special figure reservation image. On the other hand, the second special figure reservation display area 712 has a first special figure reservation display area 721 for displaying the first special reservation image and a second special figure reservation display area 722 for displaying the second special figure reservation image. (See Figure 1).

Moreover, the 1st special figure reservation display area 711 has further the 1st display part 711a, the 2nd display part 711b, the 3rd display part 711c, and the 4th display part 711d. Each of the display units 711a to 711d corresponds to the order in which the special symbol display is executed among the special symbol reservations based on the winning of the first starting opening 21 (hereinafter, referred to as "first special symbol reservation"). There is. That is, the first display unit 711a is an area in which an image representing the first special symbol display is first executed in the first special symbol reservation, and the second display unit 711b is the first special symbol. An area in which an image representing what the first special symbol display is executed is displayed secondly in the hold, the third display portion 711c, the first special symbol display is third in the first special symbol hold An area in which an image representing what is executed is displayed, and the fourth display portion 711d is an area in which an image representing what the first special symbol display is executed fourth is displayed in the first special figure reservation. Yes (see Figure 1). Similarly, the second special figure reservation display area 712 of the first image display device 71 further includes a first display section 711a, a second display section 711b, a third display section 711c, and a fourth display section 711d (see FIG. 1). ).

Similarly, the first special figure reservation display area 721 of the second image display device 72 also has first to fourth display sections, and the second special figure reservation display area 722 also has first to fourth display sections. (See FIG. 1).

Next, a display mode of the special figure reservation image will be described. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 51, seven types of display modes of the first special figure reservation image, that is, the normal mode and the special modes 1 to 6 are set. The normal mode and the special modes 1 to 6 are a combination of icons expressing pachinko balls having different patterns.

The normal mode is a display mode serving as a normal standard reference in the gaming machine Y. The special mode 1 is a special display mode that suggests execution of a special effect described later. The special mode 2 is a special display mode that suggests that the expectation of jackpot winning is relatively low. The special mode 3 is a special display mode that suggests a high-probability short-time short win or small win. The special mode 4 is a special display mode that suggests that a specific jackpot is won. The special mode 5 is a special display mode that suggests that the expectation of jackpot winning is higher than that of the special mode 2. The special mode 6 is a special display mode that suggests that the big hit is confirmed and has a low appearance rate and a high rarity value.
In addition, in the present embodiment, the special ROM reserved image final aspect determination table for the second special RAM reserved image is also stored in the sub ROM 102b. Similar to the display mode of the first special figure reservation image, seven kinds of display modes of the second special figure reservation image, that is, the normal mode and the special modes 1 to 6 are set.

Next, the special figure holding effect (prefetching special figure holding effect) based on the preliminary determination (S236 or S246) in the main control board 101 will be described. Here, as a premise, the variable display (variation effect) of the special symbol is being performed, and the first special figure reservation number (U1)=2, that is, there are two first special figure reservations, and each first special figure reservation It is assumed that the result of the pre-determination relating to is “miss without reach”. Further, the first special figure reservation images corresponding to both the first special figure reservations are displayed in the first special figure reservation display area 711 of the first image display device 71 in the normal mode (the first special figure reservation image 260 in the normal mode). (See FIG. 64(b)).

Here, when the game ball wins the first starting port 21 and the first special figure suspension occurs, the first pre-determination is performed on the main control board 101 (S236), and the first starting port winning indicating the determination result. The designated command is transmitted to the effect control board 102. Then, in the effect control board 102, the first special figure reservation occurrence designation flag is turned ON in the sub RAM 102c, and the counter value of the first special figure reservation effect counter becomes "3". At this time, the final aspect of the special figure reservation image related to the winning is determined (S1304-3-6, S1304-3-7). Then, if the result of the determination is "normal mode", the special figure hold effect production scenario is not set, and the special figure hold effect execution count is not set in the preread special figure hold effect counter.

Then, based on the turned-on first special figure hold occurrence designation flag, the first special figure hold effect counter, and the second special figure hold effect counter, the special figure hold effect control command including the information indicated by these is generated. (S1506), it is transmitted to the image control board 105 (S1800). As a result, as shown in FIG. 64C, the first special figure reservation image 260 in the normal mode is displayed on the third display unit 711c.

After that, when the variable display of the special symbol ends, the first special figure hold disappearance designation flag is turned on in the sub RAM 102c, and the counter value of the first special figure hold effect counter becomes "2". Therefore, the first special figure reservation image is shifted as it is. Specifically, the first special view reservation image displayed on the first display unit 711a disappears, and the first special view reservation image displayed on the second display unit 711b remains the same as the first display unit. 711a, the 1st special figure reservation image displayed on the 3rd display part 711c moves to the 2nd display part 711b as it is.

In this way, the current special figure hold number (the counter value of the first special figure hold effect counter and the counter value of the second special figure hold effect counter), the reason for reaching the current special figure hold number (special figure hold change designation Flag type), transition mode of special figure hold image display mode (special figure hold effect scenario information) and time reference of prefetch special figure hold effect (counter value of prefetch special figure hold effect counter) The display of is controlled.

Next, an example in which a special figure reservation image is displayed in a special mode as the prefetch special figure reservation effect will be described. The premise is the same as in the above example. Here, the first starting opening 21 is won, the result of the first preliminary determination is "E3H0BH (miss without reach)", and the final mode lottery of the special figure reserved image related to the winning is selected (step S1304-3-). It is assumed that the result of 7) is "special mode 1" and the special figure reservation effect scenario is "004" (see FIG. 52). In this case, as in the case of the above-described example of the normal mode, the first special figure suspension occurrence designation flag is turned on in the sub RAM 102c, and the counter value of the first special figure suspension effect counter becomes "3". The special figure holding effect scenario “004” is set, and the prefetching special figure holding effect counter is also set to “3” as the number of special figure holding effect executions. As a result, as shown in FIG. 64(d), the first special figure reserved image 261 of the special mode 1 is displayed on the third display portion 711c at the time of winning.

In addition, when the result of the lottery (step S1304-3-7) of the final aspect of the special figure reserved image related to the winning is "special aspect 1", but the special figure reserved effect scenario is "006" (FIG. 52). As shown in FIG. 65(a) and FIG. 65(b), at the time of winning, the first special figure reservation image 260 in the normal mode is displayed on the third display unit 711c. However, when the variable display of the special symbol ends and the next special symbol display (lottery effect) is executed, the first special symbol reservation image is entirely shifted as shown in FIG. 64(c). The first special figure reservation image 260 in the normal mode displayed on the third display unit 711c moves to the second display unit 712, and changes to the special mode 1.

In addition, when the result of the lottery (step S1304-3-7) of the final aspect of the special figure reservation image related to the winning is "special aspect 1", but the special figure reservation effect scenario is "005" (FIG. 52). As shown in FIGS. 66(a) to 66(c), at the time of winning, the first special figure reservation image 261 of special mode 1 is displayed on the third display portion 711c, and before the winning. All the first special figure reserved images related to the winning of the prize are changed from the normal mode to the special mode 1.

In the case of the special figure holding effect scenario “005”, the three first special figure holding images in the special mode 1 are not changed to other display modes thereafter. Then, the first special figure reservation image finally disappears in the special aspect 1 as the special symbol display related to the first special figure reservation image, that is, the lottery effect is executed. The same applies to the first special figure reserved image that is the special mode 1 in the case of the special figure holding effect scenario “004” and the special figure holding effect scenario “006”.

As described above, the special mode 1 is a display mode that suggests the execution of the special effect. The special effect is an effect that indicates the degree of expectation of jackpot winning, and the fluctuation immediately after the special figure holding image disappears in the special mode 1 as shown in the special figure holding effect scenarios “004” to “006” and the like. It is done in the production.

Next, the effect contents of the special effect will be described. The content of the above-mentioned single-time special effect is determined based on the type of variation pattern designating command for which the special effect is performed and the acquired random number for variation effect pattern determination. Then, the degree of expectation of winning the jackpot is suggested depending on the weapon and the attack content selected in the battle as the effect content of the special effect.

In this way, based on the result of the preliminary determination, one or a plurality of special figure reservation images according to the same special mode 1 suggesting the execution of a predetermined effect (special effect) are displayed, and the display form (one/a plurality Since a predetermined effect of a form according to the individual) is executed, the interest of the game can be improved. Furthermore, the special effect is performed immediately after the special figure hold image according to the special mode 1 disappears, and suggests the degree of expectation of jackpot winning. That is, the special figure hold image disappears according to the special mode 1, that is, the type of the effect is switched from the end of the prefetch special figure hold effect to the start of the special effect, and the content suggested by the effect is switched and further developed. , It is possible to prevent the monotony of the game and increase the expectation of the player while maintaining it.

Next, the button effect performed in combination with the special figure holding effect scenario of the special effect will be described.
(Special figure hold production scenario determination table for non-time saving game state)
52 to 53 are diagrams showing an example of the special figure holding effect scenario determination table in the non-time saving game state stored in the sub ROM 102b.

As shown in FIG. 52 and FIG. 53, the special figure holding effect scenario determination table in the non-time saving game state associated with the start opening winning award designation command has a plurality of prefetching effect pattern determination values and special figure holding effect scenarios. It is stored in association with a predetermined probability.

In the following, with reference to FIG. 52, special figure holding effect scenarios “031”, “032”, and “033” in the non-time saving game state will be described.
(Scenario special holding scenario "031" in non-time saving game state)
In FIG. 52, the special drawing holding effect scenario “031” in the non-time saving game state has a starting mouth winning designation command (result of prior determination) of “E3H0AH (reach with loss)”, final mode data of “01H”, first The initial counter value U1 of the special figure holding effect counter is associated with "4 (4 pieces held)" and the prefetching effect pattern determination value is "135".

The contents of the special drawing holding effect scenario "031" in the non-time saving game state is, first, in the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol (this variable display is referred to as the Nth special symbol variable display), From the beginning, the first special figure reservation number (U1)=4, or the first special figure reservation number (U1)=3 from the state where the game ball enters the first starting opening 21 Assuming that the number of holdings (U1)=4, the first special figure holding image 260 in the normal mode corresponding to the starting opening winning award designation command generated by the newest ball entering the first starting opening 21 is displayed. It is displayed on the fourth display portion 711d (see FIGS. 1 and 64).

Next, when the Nth special symbol variation display ends, the first special symbol reservation image 260 in the normal mode moves to the third display portion 711c, and a predetermined number of N+1th special symbol variation display to be executed next. At the timing, the first special figure reserved image 261 of the special mode 1 is switched and displayed on the third display portion 711c (see FIGS. 1 and 64).

When the N+1th special symbol variation display ends, the first special figure reserved image 261 of the special aspect 1 moves to the second display unit 711b (see FIGS. 1 and 64). During the subsequent N+2th special symbol variation display, the first special symbol reservation image 261 of the special mode 1 continues to be displayed on the second display portion 711b.

When the N+2nd special symbol variation display ends, the first special figure reserved image 261 of the special aspect 1 moves to the first display unit 711a (see FIGS. 1 and 64). During the subsequent N+3th special symbol variation display, the first special symbol reservation image 261 of the special mode 1 continues to be displayed on the first display portion 711a.

When the N+3rd special symbol variation display ends, the first special figure reserved image 261 of the special mode 1 of the first display portion 711a disappears, and the start mouth winning award designation corresponding to the first special figure reserved image 261 of the special mode 1 Based on the command, the N+4th special symbol variation display is executed.

(Scenario special holding scenario "032" in non-time saving game state)
In the special figure holding effect scenario "032" in the non-time saving game state, the starting mouth winning designation command (result of pre-determination) is "E3H0AH (miss with reach)", final mode data is "01H", first special figure holding effect The initial counter value U1 of the counter is associated with "4 (four reserved)" and the prefetch effect pattern determination value is associated with "136 to 144".

The contents of the special drawing reservation effect scenario “032” in the non-time saving game state is that the first special drawing reservation number (U1)=4 from the beginning in the Nth special symbol variation display, or the first Assuming that the game ball enters the first starting port 21 from the state of the special figure reservation number (U1)=3 and the state of the first special figure reservation number (U1)=4, the first starting port The first special figure reserved image 260 in the normal mode corresponding to the start opening winning award designation command generated by the most recent entry into 21 is displayed on the fourth display portion 711d.

Next, when the Nth special symbol variation display ends, the first special symbol reservation image 260 in the normal mode is moved to the third display portion 711c and displayed, and the N+1th special symbol variation display is performed.

Next, when the N+1th special symbol variation display is completed, the first special symbol reservation image 260 in the normal mode is moved to the second display portion 711b, and the predetermined predetermined N+2th special symbol variation display is executed next. At the timing, the first special figure reservation image 261 of the special mode 1 is switched and displayed on the second display unit 711b.
When the N+2nd special symbol variation display ends, the special symbol variation display (N+3rd, N+4th special symbol variation display) for the second time after this is the same as the special diagram reservation effect scenario "031" in the non-time saving game state. The first special figure reservation image is displayed.

(Special drawing hold production scenario "033" in non-time saving game state)
In the special figure hold production scenario "033" in the non-time saving game state, the starting mouth winning designation command (result of pre-determination) is "E3H0AH (miss with reach)", final mode data is "01H", first special figure hold production The initial counter value U1 of the counter is associated with "4 (four reserved)", and the prefetch effect pattern determination value is associated with "145 to 170".

The contents of the special drawing reservation effect scenario “033” in the non-time saving game state is that the first special drawing reservation number (U1)=4 from the beginning in the Nth special symbol variation display, or the first Assuming that the game ball enters the first starting port 21 from the state of the special figure reservation number (U1)=3 and the state of the first special figure reservation number (U1)=4, the first starting port The first special figure reserved image 260 in the normal mode corresponding to the start opening winning award designation command generated by the most recent entry into 21 is displayed on the fourth display portion 711d.

Next, when the Nth special symbol variation display ends, the first special symbol reservation image 260 in the normal mode is moved to the third display portion 711c and displayed, and the N+1th special symbol variation display is performed.

Next, when the N+1th special symbol variation display ends, the first special symbol reservation image 260 in the normal mode is moved to the second display portion 711b and displayed, and the N+2th special symbol variation display is performed.

Next, when the N+2th special symbol variation display ends, the first special symbol reservation image 260 in the normal mode moves to the first display portion 711a, and the predetermined predetermined N+3th special symbol variation display is executed next. At the timing, the first special figure reserved image 261 of the special mode 1 is switched and displayed on the first display unit 711a. When the N+3rd special symbol variation display ends, in the subsequent one-time special symbol variation display (N+4th special symbol variation display), the first similar to the special symbol holding effect scenario “031” in the non-time saving game state. The special figure reservation image is displayed.

Special figure holding production scenario "031", "032" of non-time saving game state when the total of the number of selection of special figure holding production scenario "031", "032", "033" of non-time saving game state is used as the denominator The selection rates of "033" are 1/36, 9/36, and 26/36, respectively, based on the look-ahead effect pattern determination value.

Hereinafter, the special figure holding effect scenarios “107”, “108”, and “109” in the non-time saving game state will be described with reference to FIG. 53.
(Scenario special holding scenario of non-time saving game state "107")
In FIG. 53, in the special figure holding effect scenario "107" in the non-time saving game state, the starting mouth winning award designation command (result of the preliminary determination) is "E3H00H (per first length with high probability time saving)", and the final aspect data is " 01H”, the initial counter value U1 of the first special figure reservation effect counter is “4 (4 pieces reserved)”, and the prefetch effect pattern determination value is “112 to 115”.

In the special figure holding effect scenario “107” in the non-time saving game state, the same effect as the special figure holding effect scenario “031” in the non-time saving game state is performed in the effects other than the effects showing the result of the jackpot lottery.

(Scenario special holding scenario of non-time saving game state "108")
In the special figure holding effect scenario “108” in the non-time saving game state, the starting opening winning award designation command (result of pre-determination) is “E3H00H (high probability time reduction, per first length)”, final mode data is “01H”, The initial counter value U1 of the 1 special figure holding effect counter is associated with "4 (4 pieces held)" and the prefetching effect pattern determination value is "116 to 151".

In the special figure holding effect scenario “108” in the non-time saving game state, the same effect as the special figure holding effect scenario “032” in the non-time saving game state is performed in effects other than the effects showing the result of the jackpot lottery.

(Special drawing hold production scenario "109" in non-time saving game state)
In the special figure holding effect scenario “109” in the non-time saving game state, the starting opening winning award designation command (result of pre-determination) is “E3H00H (high probability time reduction, per first length)”, final mode data is “01H”, The initial counter value U1 of the 1 special figure holding effect counter is associated with "4 (4 pieces held)" and the prefetching effect pattern determination value is "152 to 255".

In the special figure holding effect scenario “109” in the non-time saving game state, the same effect as the special figure holding effect scenario “033” in the non-time saving game state is performed in effects other than the effects showing the result of the jackpot lottery.

Special drawing reservation effect scenario "107", "108", "108" in the non-time saving game state when the total number of selections of special figure holding effect scenarios "107", "108", "109" in the non-time saving game state is used as the denominator The selection rates of “109” are 1/36, 9/36, and 26/36, respectively, based on the look-ahead effect pattern determination value.

(Special figure hold production scenario determination table for time saving game state)
54 to 55 are diagrams showing an example of the special figure holding effect scenario determination table in the time saving game state stored in the sub ROM 102b.

As shown in FIGS. 54 to 55, the special figure holding effect scenario determination table in the time saving game state associated with the starting opening winning award designation command has a plurality of prefetching effect pattern determination values and a special figure holding effect scenario. Are stored in association with each other.

Hereinafter, with reference to FIG. 54, the special drawing reservation effect scenarios “031”, “032”, and “033” in the time saving game state will be described.
(Special game hold production scenario "031" in the time saving game state)
In FIG. 54, the special figure holding effect scenario “031” in the time saving game state has a starting mouth winning designation command (result of pre-determination) “E3H0AH (reach with reach)”, final mode data “01H”, first special The initial counter value U1 of the figure holding effect counter is associated with "4 (4 pieces held)" and the prefetching effect pattern determination value is "135 to 160".

In the special time figure holding effect scenario “031” in the time saving game state, the same effect as the special figure holding effect scenario “031” in the non-time saving game state is performed in effects other than the effect indicating the time saving game state.

(Short-time game state special figure hold production scenario "032")
In the special figure hold production scenario "032" in the time saving game state, the starting mouth winning designation command (result of pre-determination) is "E3H0AH (reach with loss)", final mode data is "01H", first special figure hold production counter The initial counter value U1 is associated with “4 (four reserved)” and the prefetch effect pattern determination value is associated with “161 to 169”.

In the special time period game special effect holding effect scenario "032", the same effect as the special time effect game special effect holding state scenario "032" in the non-time saving game state is performed in effects other than the effect indicating that the special time period is in the time saving game state.

(Special game hold production scenario "033" in the time saving game state)
In the special figure hold production scenario "033" in the time saving game state, the starting mouth winning designation command (result of pre-determination) is "E3H0AH (miss with reach)", final mode data is "01H", first special figure hold production counter The initial counter value U1 is associated with “4 (four reserved)” and the prefetch effect pattern determination value is associated with “170”.

In the special time figure holding effect production scenario “033” in the time saving game state, the same effect as the special figure holding effect scenario “033” in the non-time saving game state is performed in effects other than the effect indicating the time saving game state.

Special figure reservation production scenario “031”, “032”, “033” of time saving game state special figure reservation production scenario “031”, “032”, “033 of time saving game state where the total of the selection numbers of the selection denominators The selection rates of “” are 26/36, 9/36, and 1/36, respectively, based on the look-ahead effect pattern determination value.

(Short-time game state special figure hold production scenario "107")
In FIG. 55, the special figure holding effect scenario “107” in the time saving game state has a starting mouth winning designation command (result of prior determination) of “E3H00H (per first length with high probability time saving)” and final mode data of “01H. ", the initial counter value U1 of the first special figure reservation effect counter is "4 (four pieces reserved)", and the prefetch effect pattern determination value is "112 to 215".

The special figure holding effect scenario “107” in the time saving game state is the same as the special figure holding effect scenario “031” in the time saving game state in effects other than the effects showing the result of the jackpot lottery.

(Special time hold production scenario "108" in the time saving game state)
In the special figure holding effect scenario “108” in the time saving game state, the starting mouth winning award designation command (result of the preliminary determination) is “E3H00H (high probability time reduction, per first length)”, and final aspect data is “01H”, first The initial counter value U1 of the special figure holding effect counter is associated with "4 (4 pieces held)" and the prefetching effect pattern determination value is "216 to 251".

In the special time period game special effect holding effect scenario “108”, the same effect as the special time effect game special effect holding state scenario “032” in the time saving game state is performed in effects other than the effect showing the result of the jackpot lottery.

(Short-time game state special map hold production scenario "109")
In the special figure holding effect scenario “109” in the time saving game state, the starting mouth winning award designation command (result of pre-determination) is “E3H00H (high probability time reduction existence per first length)”, final mode data is “01H”, first The initial counter value U1 of the special figure holding effect counter is associated with "4 (4 pieces held)" and the prefetching effect pattern determination value is "252 to 255".

In the special-time drawing holding production scenario “109” in the time saving game state, the same effect as the special drawing holding production scenario “033” in the time saving game state is performed in the effects other than the effects showing the result of the jackpot lottery.

Special figure hold production scenario of time saving game state “107”, “108”, “109” when the total of the number of selections of scenario of 107, “108” and “109” is used as the denominator The selection rates of “” are 26/36, 9/36, and 1/36, respectively, based on the look-ahead effect pattern determination value.

In addition, in the present embodiment, the special figure holding effect scenario of the non-time saving game state “031”, “032”, “033”, “107”, “108”, “109”, the special figure holding effect scenario of the time saving game state. The special figure hold production scenario of the time saving game state other than “031”, “032”, “033”, “107”, “108”, and “109” and its selection rate are all in the non-time saving game state and the time saving game state. It is common.

Next, an example in which a special figure reservation image is displayed in another special mode in the prefetch special figure reservation effect will be described. The premise is the same as the example in which the special figure reservation image is not displayed according to the above-described special mode. Here, when the first special symbol display is being performed, the first starting opening 21 is won, and the result of the first preliminary determination is “E3H07H (high probability time short/short)” It is assumed that the result of the lottery (step S1304-3-7) of the final aspect of the special figure reservation image is “special aspect 3” and the special figure reservation effect scenario is “284” (see FIG. 57). In this case, as shown in FIGS. 67(a) to 67(b), the first special figure reserved image 260 in the normal mode is displayed on the third display unit 711c at the time of winning, but FIG. 67(c) to As shown in FIG. 67(d), when the special symbol display (lottery effect) one after another, that is, the special symbol display (lottery effect) one time before the special symbol display (lottery effect) based on the winning is executed. Then, the first special figure reservation image 263 of the special mode 3 is changed.

Similarly, when the final aspect is “special aspect 3”, but the special figure suspension effect scenario is “288” (see FIG. 57), as shown in FIGS. 68(a) to 68(b), The first special figure reservation image 261 of special mode 1 is displayed on the third display portion 711c at the time of winning, but when the next special symbol display is executed, the special figure reservation image of the special mode 1 is special mode 2 Changes to the first special figure reservation image 262, and when the special symbol display is executed one after another, the special figure reservation display of the special mode 2 changes to the first special figure reservation image 263 of the special mode 3.

In addition, even when the result of the preliminary determination is “E3H09H (small hit)”, “E3H0AH (miss with reach)”, or “E3H0BH (miss without reach)”, the final mode lottery of the special figure reserved image (step The result of S1304-3-7) may be "special aspect 3". That is, the special figure reservation image of the special mode 3 suggests that the “high probability short and short win” or “small win” is won. Then, as shown in FIG. 51, when the final aspect of the special figure reserved image is “special aspect 3” that suggests “high-probability time reduction, no short hit” or “small hit”, the special figure hold related to the winning is held. The displacement mode (scenario) of the mode of the image is variously set based on the number of reserved special characters (U1 or U2) when the prize is won.

However, in any of the patterns, the special symbol hold image is in special mode 3 when the special symbol display (lottery effect) that is performed one time before the special symbol display (lottery effect) corresponding to the winning is performed. , And disappears in the special mode 3. In this way, when the degree of profit to be given to the player is relatively low (not the highest), specifically, the player can be advantageous (high probability state) in the game state, but a prize ball is won. In the case of a profit that is difficult to do, the display of the special symbol hold image according to the special mode 3 that suggests the profit of the game (prefetch special symbol hold effect) is once the special symbol display related to the special symbol determination is executed. It is executed in the previous special symbol display (lottery effect), and the profit of the game is suggested. In this way, by shortening the expected period for the relatively low profit of the game, it is possible to suppress an increase in disappointment/weakness due to excessive expectations, and to suppress a decline in game motivation. In addition, the pre-reading special figure reservation production is executed in the special symbol display (lottery production) one time before the special symbol display related to the special symbol determination is executed, so that, for example, from the occurrence of the special symbol suspension to the disappearance thereof. The high-probability state changed to the low-probability state in the meantime, and the look-ahead special map hold effect suggests incorrect information. However, it is possible to prevent the production effect and the reliability of the production from being deteriorated because the determination result becomes “miss” because of the low probability state on the way.

From another perspective, when the result of the preliminary determination is "E3H00H (per first length with high probability time reduction)" that is the most advantageous to the player, the look-ahead special figure hold effect that suggests the profit of the game ( The display of the special figure reservation image according to the special mode 5) is easily executed at the time of winning (see FIG. 52). That is, the look-ahead special figure hold effect (display of the special figure hold image according to the special mode 3) that suggests that the result of the preliminary determination is "high probability short time short hit" or "small hit" is "high probability short time short hit". It is likely to be performed after the look-ahead special figure reservation effect that suggests that there is a "high probability time reduction yes first long hit" having a higher profit degree than "win" or "small win". Specifically, when the result of the pre-determination is “high probability time reduction, first length per hit”, the look-ahead special figure holding effect is easily executed at the time of winning the prize, and “high probability time reduction short hit” or “small hit” In such a case, the look-ahead special figure suspension effect is likely to be executed when the special figure suspension relating to the winning before the winning is exhausted and the variable effect relating to the winning one time before the winning is started. In this way, a jackpot with a relatively low degree of game profit is likely to shorten the period for suggesting the result. That is, since the period of expectation for winning is shortened, it is possible to mitigate the disappointment/weakness due to the reaction of the jackpot winning, which is not highly profitable, and to suppress the decline in willingness to play.

In addition, as described above, in the gaming machine Y to which a plurality of types of jackpots (profit of the game) can be given, a plurality of types of special figure reserved images according to the types of the jackpots can be displayed. improves.

Next, the special effect mode will be described. The special effect mode includes a first special effect mode that suggests the granting of a gaming profit (a big hit) over a plurality of variable effects, and a content that suggests the occurrence of the first special effect mode over a plurality of variable effects. There is a second special effect mode, both of which are mainly performed in the first image display device 71. In the present embodiment, the special effect mode is incorporated in the variable effect. That is, it is composed of the background image of the lottery effect produced by the first image display device 71.

The aspect of the special effect mode will be described. In the present embodiment, as the aspect of the first special effect mode, as shown in FIG. 58, two types of settings, that is, a first special effect mode A1 (effect mode A1) and a first special effect mode A2 (effect mode A2) are set. Has been done.

Both the first special effect mode A1 and the first special effect mode A2 are different from the normal standard normal effect mode A (effect mode A0) among the effect modes A that suggest the low probability state and the non-time saving state. This is a special production mode. The first special effect mode A1 is a special effect mode A that suggests that the jackpot winning expectation is higher than the normal effect mode A but lower than the first special effect mode A2. The first special effect mode A2 is a special effect mode A that suggests that the expectation of winning the jackpot is higher than the normal effect mode A and the first special effect mode A2.

Next, the first special effect mode A1 and the first special effect mode A2 are generated based on the preliminary determination (S236 or S246) in the main control board 101. Here, the occurrence of the first special effect mode A1 and the first special effect mode A2 will be described. As a premise, it is assumed that there are currently 1st special figure reservation number (U1)=3, that is, there are 3 first special figure reservations, and the result of the prior determination relating to each 3rd special figure reservation is “miss without reach” .. Further, as a premise, it is assumed that the player is staying in the normal effect mode A and the variable effect in the normal effect mode A is being executed.

In this case, when the game ball wins the first starting port 21 and the first special figure suspension occurs, the first preliminary determination is performed on the main control board 101 (S236), and the first starting port indicating the determination result. A prize designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 102. Then, in the effect control board 102, the counter value of the first special figure reservation effect counter is "4". Here, since it is currently in the normal effect mode A and the counter value of the first special figure holding effect counter is “2” or more, the prefetch effect mode determination is performed (steps S1304-4 to S1304-6). Then, the effect mode (final aspect of the effect mode) when the variable effect related to the winning is performed is determined (step S1304-6-1). Here, for example, when the determination result is "normal mode", the effect mode scenario is not set, and the number of effect mode executions is not set in the prefetch effect mode counter ("NO" in S1304-6-2).

On the other hand, in the look-ahead effect mode determination, when the effect mode (the final aspect of the effect mode) when the variable effect related to the winning is performed is the “first special effect mode A1 or the first special effect mode A2”, the first An effect mode scenario indicating a transition mode of the effect modes up to the first special effect mode A1 or the first special effect mode A2 is determined (step S1304-6-3). Then, the production mode scenario is set (step S1304-6-4), and the current special figure reservation number "3" is set as the production mode execution count in the prefetch production mode counter (step S1304-6-5). ).

Then, the look-ahead effect mode is controlled based on the set effect mode scenario and the counter value of the look-ahead effect mode counter (pre-read effect mode information) from the change effect that follows the change effect that is being performed at the time of winning.

Here, an example of the pre-reading effect mode in the case where the effect mode (the final mode of the effect mode) when the variable effect related to the winning is performed is the “first special effect mode A2” will be described. Since the first special figure reservation number is "4" due to the winning (step S1303-5), if the result of the preliminary determination is "E3H0BH (miss without reach)", the production mode scenarios "017" to "017". 021”, the production mode scenario is selected.

If the effect mode scenario is "017", the first special effect mode A2 is set at the end of the current variable effect, and the variable effect in the first special effect mode A2 is executed from the next variable effect to the variable effect. If the effect mode scenario is “018”, the first special effect mode A2 is set at the end of the next variable effect, and the variable effect in the first special effect mode A2 is executed from the next successive variable effect to the variable effect. It

On the other hand, if the effect mode scenario is "019", the second special effect mode A (effect mode A3) that indicates the occurrence of the first special effect mode A2 is set at the end of the current variable effect, and the next variable effect is generated. At the end, the first special effect mode A2 is set. That is, the variation effect in the second special effect mode A is executed in the next variation effect, and the variation effect in the first special effect mode A2 is executed from the next-time variation effect to the variation effect. If the production mode scenario is "020", the second special production mode A (production mode A3) is set at the end of the current variation production, and the first special production mode A2 is set at the end of the next variation production. .. That is, the variation effect in the second special effect mode A is executed in the next variation effect from the next variation effect, and the variation effect in the first special effect mode A2 is performed in the variation effect from the one-time variation effect. Furthermore, if the effect mode scenario is "021", the second special effect mode A is set at the end of the current variable effect, and the first special effect mode A2 is set at the end of the variable effect one after another. That is, the variation effect in the second special effect mode A is executed in the variation effects one after another from the next variation effect, and the variation effect in the first special effect mode A2 is performed in the variation effect.

In this way, when the first special map reservation number (U1) at the time of winning is "3", the result of the preliminary determination is "E3H0BH (miss without reach)", and the variation effect related to the winning is performed. When the effect mode (the final mode of the effect mode) is "first special effect mode A2", the mode changes to the first special effect mode A2 in various transition modes. In the present embodiment, even when the result of the preliminary determination is another result and the effect mode (final aspect of the effect mode) when the variable effect related to the winning is performed is the “first special effect mode A2” The transition modes of possible effect modes are set to be the same. However, the transition mode of each effect mode, that is, the probability of the selected effect mode scenario is different based on the result of the preliminary determination. Therefore, the degree of expectation of jackpot winning differs depending on the transition mode of the effect mode. It should be noted that this is the same even when the first special figure reservation number at the time of winning is other than "3".

(Probability change notification production control process of production control board)
Next, the probability variation notification effect control process will be described with reference to FIG. 61.

In step S1601, the sub CPU 102a receives the jackpot special effect design command from the main control board 101 by determining whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is the jackpot special effect design specification command. It is determined whether or not. Here, when the sub CPU 102a receives the special effect symbol designating command for the big hit from the main control board 101, the process proceeds to step S1602, and when the special effect symbol designing command for the big hit is not received, the process of step S1606. Move to.

In step S1602, the sub CPU 102a resets the probability change notification time data stored in the probability change notification time data storage area of the sub RAM 102c, and the process proceeds to step S1603. When the probability change notification timing data is reset, the probability change notification is not performed. Here, the probability variation is the above-mentioned "high probability" state, and the probability variation jackpot is the "big winning game" executed by winning, and then the state of the game condition is set to the "high probability" state. The probability variation notification is to notify that the jackpot that has been most recently won is the probability variation jackpot.

In step S1603, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the jackpot special effect symbol designating command determined in step S1601 is a probability variation jackpot special effect symbol designating command. Here, if the sub CPU 102a determines that it is the special effect symbol designating command for the probability variation jackpot, the process proceeds to step S1604, and if it is determined that it is not the special effect symbol designing command for the probability variation jackpot (normal special jackpot special effect design). If it is determined that the command is the designated command), the current process ends.

In step S1604, the sub CPU 102a determines a probability variation notification pattern using the probability variation notification pattern determination tables shown in FIGS. 62 and 63, and proceeds to step S1605.

In step S1605, the sub CPU 102a creates, based on the determination result of the probability change notification pattern, probability change notification time data indicating the time at which the probability change notification is performed, sets it in the probability change notification time data storage area of the sub RAM 102c, and executes this process. finish.

In step S1606, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the probability change notification time is set based on whether or not the probability change notification time data is set in the probability change notification time data storage area. Here, if the probability change notification time is set, the sub CPU 102a proceeds to the process of step S1607, and if the probability change notification time is not set, ends the current process.

In step S1607, the sub CPU 102a sets the probability change notification time data (probability change notification time data storage area of the sub RAM 102c) in which the current game state (for example, the 7th big jackpot, the 50th time saving game, etc.) is set. (Probability change notification time) indicated by. Here, if it is not the probability change notification time, the sub CPU 102a ends the process of this time, and if it is the probability change notification time, the process proceeds to step S1608.

In step S1608, the sub CPU 102a writes the special information holding effect storage area (first special figure holding effect storage area and second special figure holding effect storage area) to the hold information (starting mouth winning designation command), The main control board 101 determines whether or not there is hold determination information (big hit hold determination information) for determining whether or not to make a big hit (make a special game state). Here, the sub CPU 102a proceeds to the process of step S1609 when there is no hold determination information for the big hit determination, and proceeds to the process of step S1610 when there is the hold determination information for the big hit determination.

In step S1609, the sub CPU 102a transmits an effect control command for executing the probability change notification to the image control board 105, and the process proceeds to step S1610.

In step S1610, the sub CPU 102a resets the probability change notification time data stored in the probability change notification time data storage area of the sub RAM 102c, and ends the processing of this time.

(Probability change notification pattern determination table)
62 and 63 are diagrams showing an example of the probability variation notification pattern determination table used by the sub CPU 102a for determining the probability variation notification pattern in step S1604, and are stored in the sub ROM 102b. FIG. 62 corresponds to the first special effect symbol designating command, and FIG. 63 corresponds to the second special effect symbol designating command.
The probability variation notification pattern determination tables shown in FIGS. 62 and 63 are stored in the sub ROM 102b.

As shown in FIG. 62, the probability variation notification pattern determination table stores a plurality of special effect symbol designating commands corresponding to the first special effect symbol designating command and the probability variation notification timing in association with each other with a predetermined probability.

Hereinafter, with reference to FIG. 62, a special effect symbol designating command “E1H00H (high probability time shortened first per length)” based on an effective winning to the first starting opening 21 of the game ball, “E1H01H (high probability time shortened first 2 per length)", "E1H02H (per 1st specified high probability time reduction)", "E1H03H (per 2nd specified high probability time reduction)", "E1H04H (per 3rd specific high probability time reduction)", "E1H05H (High-probability time, short, medium and short), "E1H06H (high-probability, time, short, short and short)", "E1H07H (high-probability, time, short, short, and short)", and the probability change notification time corresponding to these special effect design command is explained. ..

("E1H00H (High Probability Short Time Yes Per 1st Length)")
Here, the main CPU 101a performs a jackpot determination process, a special symbol determination process, and a reach determination process in the first preliminary determination. Here, as a determination result of the first preliminary determination, when the winning is obtained per high probability time saving first length, the special effect symbol designating command "E1H00H" shown in FIG. 62 is transmitted to the sub CPU 102a, and the predetermined time is passed. After a lapse of time, the first per-length game shown in FIG. 8A is executed. The game per first length is 16 rounds (16R), and the number of winning game balls to the first special winning opening 23 is a specified number (for example, 9) or the first big winning opening 23 is opened for each round. It corresponds to a jackpot in which the time is 29.5 (s). After the end of the first long hit game, the main CPU 101a, if you do not win the jackpot (if you do not get the right to execute the special game), up to 1000 rotations of special symbols (called 1000G) Set and control the game in a high probability state, and control the game in a time-saving state up to 100 rotations of the special symbol (called 100G).

When receiving the special effect symbol designating command “E1H00H”, the sub CPU 102a acquires a probability variation notification pattern determination value, and as shown in FIG. 62, when the acquired probability variation notification pattern determination value is “0 to 127”, it is a probability variation. As the notification time data, the 7th round (7R) of the first long game (7R of the big hit) is set as the probability change notification time, and when the acquired probability change notification pattern determination value is "128 to 191", the probability change notification time is set. As data, the 50th variation display (referred to as 50G hour reduction) of the special symbol in the time saving state after the end of the first length per game is set to the probability variation notification time, and the obtained probability variation notification pattern determination value is "192 to 255." In this case, as the probability variation notification timing data, the first variation display of the special symbol after the time saving 100G is finished (1G after the time saving is completed) is set as the probability variation notification timing.

("E1H01H (for high-probability time reduction Yes second length)")
As a result of the first preliminary determination, the main CPU 101a transmits the special effect symbol designating command “E1H01H” shown in FIG. 62 to the sub CPU 102a when the winning is achieved per high probability time reduction second length. After the lapse of time, the second per-length game shown in FIG. 8B is executed. The game per second length is 7 rounds (7R), and the number of winning game balls to the first special winning opening 23 is a specified number (for example, 9) or the first big winning opening 23 is opened for each round. It corresponds to a jackpot in which the time is 29.5 (s). After the end of the second long hit game, the main CPU 101a sets the jackpot winning probability up to 1000G in a high probability state, controls the game in the high probability state, and controls the game in a time saving state up to 100G.

When the sub CPU 102a receives the special effect symbol designating command "E1H01H" shown in FIG. 62, it acquires a probability variation notification pattern determination value, and as shown in FIG. 62, the acquired probability variation notification pattern determination value is "0 to 63". In this case, as the probability variation notification timing data, the 7th round (7R) of the second long game (7R of the big hit) is set as the probability variation notification timing, and the acquired probability variation notification pattern determination value is "64 to 127". As the probability variation notification timing data, the 50th hour after the end of the second long game is set to the probability variation notification timing, and when the obtained probability variation notification pattern determination value is "128 to 255", the time variation is determined as the probability variation notification timing data. After the end, set the first G as the probability change notification time.

("E1H02H (High Probability Time Reduction Yes First Specification)")
As a result of the first preliminary determination, the main CPU 101a transmits the special effect symbol designating command “E1H02H” shown in FIG. 62 to the sub CPU 102a when the winning is achieved per the high probability time saving first specification. After the lapse of time, the first specific winning game shown in FIG. 9A is executed. The first specific game is over 16 rounds (16R), and the number of winning game balls to the second special winning opening 24 is a specified number (for example, 9) or the second special winning opening 24 is opened for each round. It corresponds to a jackpot in which the time is 29.5 (s). After the end of the first specific winning game, the main CPU 101a sets the jackpot winning probability up to 1000G in a high-probability state, controls the game in the high-probability state, and controls the game in a time-saving state up to 100G.

When the sub CPU 102a receives the special effect symbol designating command "E1H02H" shown in FIG. 62, the sub CPU 102a acquires a probability variation notification pattern determination value, and as shown in FIG. 62, the acquired probability variation notification pattern determination value is "0 to 127". In this case, as the probability variation notification timing data, the seventh round (7R) of the first specific game is set to the probability variation notification timing, and when the acquired probability variation notification pattern determination value is “128 to 191”, the probability variation notification timing data. As a result, if the 50% time saving after the end of the first specific game is set as the probability variation notification timing, and the acquired probability variation notification pattern determination value is "192 to 255", the 1G after the time saving end is set as the probability variation notification timing data. Set the probability change notification time.

("E1H03H (High probability shortened time with 2nd specific)")
As a result of the first preliminary determination, the main CPU 101a transmits the special effect symbol designating command “E1H03H” shown in FIG. 62 to the sub CPU 102a when a winning is achieved in the high probability time saving second specification. After the lapse of time, the second specific winning game shown in FIG. 9B is executed. The second specific winning game is 11 rounds (11R), and the number of winning game balls to the second special winning opening 24 is a specified number (eg, 9) or the second special winning opening 24 is opened for each round. It corresponds to a jackpot in which the time is 29.5 (s). After the end of the second specific winning game, the main CPU 101a sets the jackpot winning probability up to 1000G in a high probability state, controls the game in the high probability state, and controls the game in a time saving state up to 100G.

When the sub CPU 102a receives the special effect symbol designating command “E1H03H” shown in FIG. 62, it acquires a probability variation notification pattern determination value, and as shown in FIG. 62, the acquired probability variation notification pattern determination value is “0 to 95”. In this case, as the probability variation notification timing data, the 7th round (7R) of the second specific game is set to the probability variation notification timing, and when the acquired probability variation notification pattern determination value is "96 to 159", the probability variation notification timing data. As a result, if the 50% time saving after the end of the second specific hit game is set as the probability variation notification timing, and the acquired probability variation notification pattern determination value is "160 to 255", the 1G after the time saving is set as the probability variation notification timing data. Set the probability change notification time.

("E1H04H (High probability shortened time Yes 3rd specific)")
As a result of the first preliminary determination, the main CPU 101a transmits the special effect symbol designating command “E1H04H” shown in FIG. 62 to the sub CPU 102a when the winning is achieved in the high-probability time saving yes third identification, and the predetermined time is passed. After the lapse of time, the third specific winning game shown in FIG. 9C is executed. The third specific winning game is 7 rounds (7R), and the number of winning game balls to the second special winning opening 24 is a prescribed number (eg, 9) or the second large winning opening 24 is opened for each round. It corresponds to a jackpot in which the time is 29.5 (s). After the completion of the third specific winning game, the main CPU 101a sets the winning probability of the big hits to a high probability state up to 1000G, controls the game in the high probability state, and controls the game in a time saving state up to 100G.

When the sub CPU 102a receives the special effect symbol designating command “E1H04H” shown in FIG. 62, it acquires a probability variation notification pattern determination value, and as shown in FIG. 62, the acquired probability variation notification pattern determination value is “0 to 63”. In this case, as the probability variation notification timing data, the seventh round (7R) of the third specific game is set as the probability variation notification timing, and when the acquired probability variation notification pattern determination value is "64 to 127", the probability variation notification timing data. As a result, when the probability change notification time is set to the 50% time saving after the end of the third specific hit game, and the acquired probability change notification pattern determination value is "128 to 255", the 1G after the time saving end is set as the probability change notification time data. Set the probability change notification time.

("E1H05H (High probability time/short/intermediate)")
As a result of the first preliminary determination, the main CPU 101a transmits the special effect symbol designating command “E1H05H” shown in FIG. 62 to the sub CPU 102a when a winning is achieved in the high probability time saving medium hit, and the predetermined time has elapsed. After that, the middle hit game shown in FIG. 8C is executed. The medium hitting game has four rounds (4R), and the number of winning game balls to the first special winning opening 23 is a prescribed number (for example, 9) or the opening time of the first big winning opening 23 for each round. It corresponds to a jackpot of 29.5 (s). After the middle hitting game is over, the main CPU 101a sets the winning probability of big hits up to 1000G in a high probability state, controls the game in the high probability state, and controls the game in a time saving state up to 100G.

When the sub CPU 102a receives the special effect symbol designating command “E1H05H” shown in FIG. 62, it acquires a probability variation notification pattern determination value, and as shown in FIG. 62, the acquired probability variation notification pattern determination value is “0 to 31”. In this case, as the probability variation notification timing data, the 7th round (4R) of the medium hit game (including the big hit) is set as the probability variation notification time, and the obtained probability variation notification pattern determination value is “32 to 95”. In the case of, the probability variation notification time data is set to the probability variation notification time at the 50th hour after the end of the medium hitting game, and when the acquired probability variation notification pattern determination value is "96 to 255", the time variation is determined as the probability variation notification time data. After the end, set the first G as the probability change notification time.

(“E1H06H (High Probability Short Time Per Short)”)
As a result of the first preliminary determination, the main CPU 101a transmits the special effect symbol designating command “E1H06H” shown in FIG. 62 to the sub CPU 102a when the winning is achieved in the high probability short time short win or short win, and the predetermined time elapses. After that, the short hit game shown in FIG. 8D is executed. The short hit game is for 4 rounds (4R), and the number of winning game balls to the first big winning opening 23 is a specified number (eg, 9 in the actual game, but the number of winning is a specified number for each round). It corresponds to a jackpot in which the opening time of the first special winning opening 23 is 0.4 (s). After the short-hit game is over, the main CPU 101a sets the winning probability of the big hit to 1000G in a high-probability state, controls the game in the high-probability state, and controls the game in a time-saving state up to 100G.

When the sub CPU 102a receives the special effect symbol designating command “E1H06H” shown in FIG. 62, the sub CPU 102a acquires a probability variation notification pattern determination value, and as shown in FIG. 62, the acquired probability variation notification pattern determination value is “0 to 15”. In this case, as the probability variation notification timing data, the first round (1R) of the short hit game (short hit is also included in the jackpot) is set as the probability variation notification time, and the acquired probability variation notification pattern determination value is “16 to 63”. In the case of, the probability variation notification time data is set to the probability variation notification time at the 50th hour after the end of the short hit game, and when the acquired probability variation notification pattern determination value is "64 to 255", the time variation is determined as the probability variation notification time data. After the end, set the first G as the probability change notification time.

("E1H07H (high probability short time short hit)")
As a result of the first preliminary determination, the main CPU 101a transmits the special effect symbol designating command “E1H07H” shown in FIG. 62 to the sub CPU 102a when a winning is achieved in the high probability time reduction infinite hit, and the predetermined time passes. After that, the short hit game shown in FIG. 8D is executed. After the short-hit game is over, the main CPU 101a sets the winning probability of a big hit up to 1000G in a high-probability state, controls the game in the high-probability state, and controls the game in a non-time saving state.

When the sub CPU 102a receives the special effect symbol designating command "E1H07H" shown in FIG. 62, the sub CPU 102a acquires a probability variation notification pattern determination value, and as shown in FIG. 62, the acquired probability variation notification pattern determination value is "0 to 15". In the case of, the probability variation notification timing data is set to the probability variation notification timing for the first round (1R) of the short hit game, and when the acquired probability variation notification pattern determination value is "16 to 191," as the probability variation notification timing data, Set the 50th variation display of special symbols after the completion of the short hit game (called the 50G hour reduction) as the probability change notification time, and if the obtained probability change notification pattern determination value is "192 to 255", the probability change notification time data As the 101st variation display of the special symbol after the end of the short hit game (101G after the end of the short hit game) is set as the probability change notification time.

Hereinafter, with reference to FIG. 63, a special effect symbol designating command “E2H00H (high probability time shortened first per length)” based on an effective winning of the game ball to the second start opening 22, “E2H01H (high probability time shortened first 2 per length)", "E2H02H (per high-specific probability short-term existence 1st specific)", "E2H03H (per high-specific probability short-term existence second specific)", "E2H04H (per high-specific probability short-term existence 3rd specific)", "E2H05H (High-probability time, short, medium and short), "E2H06H (high-probability, time, short, short and short)", "E2H07H (high-probability, time, short, short, and short)", and the probability change notification timing corresponding to these special effect design command will be explained. ..

("E2H00H (High probability time reduction Yes per 1st length)")
As a result of the second preliminary determination, the main CPU 101a transmits the special effect symbol designating command “E2H00H” shown in FIG. 63 to the sub CPU 102a when the winning is achieved per the high probability time reduction first length. After a lapse of time, the first per-length game shown in FIG. 8A is executed.

When receiving the special effect symbol designating command "E2H00H" shown in FIG. 63, the sub CPU 102a sets the same probability change notification timing as when receiving the special effect symbol designating command "E1H00H" shown in FIG.

("E2H01H (High probability time reduction Yes per second length)")
As a result of the second preliminary determination, the main CPU 101a transmits the special effect symbol designating command “E2H01H” shown in FIG. 63 to the sub CPU 102a when the winning is achieved per the high probability time reduction second length, and the predetermined time is passed. After the lapse of time, the second per-length game shown in FIG. 8B is executed.

When receiving the special effect symbol designating command "E2H01H" shown in FIG. 63, the sub CPU 102a sets the same probability change notification timing as when receiving the special effect symbol designating command "E1H01H" shown in FIG.

("E2H02H (High probability shortened time per 1st specification)")
As a result of the second preliminary determination, the main CPU 101a transmits the special effect symbol designating command “E2H02H” shown in FIG. 63 to the sub CPU 102a when the winning is achieved per the high probability time saving first specification. After the lapse of time, the first specific winning game shown in FIG. 9A is executed.

When receiving the special effect symbol designating command "E2H02H" shown in FIG. 63, the sub CPU 102a sets the same probability change notification timing as when receiving the special effect symbol designating command "E1H02H" shown in FIG.

("E2H03H (High probability time saving Yes 2nd specification)")
As a result of the second preliminary determination, the main CPU 101a transmits the special effect symbol designating command “E2H03H” shown in FIG. 63 to the sub CPU 102a when the high probability time reduction second winning is won, and the predetermined time is passed. After the lapse of time, the second specific winning game shown in FIG. 9B is executed.

When receiving the special effect symbol designating command "E2H03H" shown in FIG. 63, the sub CPU 102a sets the same probability change notification timing as when receiving the special effect symbol designating command "E1H03H" shown in FIG.

("E2H04H (High probability shortened time with 3rd specific)")
As a result of the second preliminary determination, the main CPU 101a transmits the special effect symbol designating command “E2H04H” shown in FIG. 63 to the sub CPU 102a when the winning is achieved in the high-probability time saving yes third identification, and the predetermined time is passed. After the lapse of time, the third specific winning game shown in FIG. 9C is executed.

When receiving the special effect symbol designating command "E2H04H" shown in FIG. 63, the sub CPU 102a sets the same probability change notification time as when receiving the special effect symbol designating command "E1H04H" shown in FIG.

("E2H05H (High probability time reduction)")
As a result of the second preliminary determination, the main CPU 101a transmits the special effect symbol designating command “E2H05H” shown in FIG. 63 to the sub CPU 102a when the winning is achieved in the high-probability time saving yes/no chance, and the predetermined time has elapsed. After that, the middle hit game shown in FIG. 8C is executed.

When receiving the special effect symbol designating command "E2H05H" shown in FIG. 63, the sub CPU 102a sets the same probability change notification timing as when receiving the special effect symbol designating command "E1H05H" shown in FIG.

("E2H06H (High probability time/short/short)")
As a result of the second preliminary determination, the main CPU 101a transmits the special effect symbol designating command “E2H06H” shown in FIG. 63 to the sub CPU 102a when the winning is achieved in the high-probability time shortening/shortening, and the predetermined time has elapsed. After that, the short hit game shown in FIG. 8D is executed.

When receiving the special effect symbol designating command "E2H06H" shown in FIG. 63, the sub CPU 102a sets the same probability change notification time as when receiving the special effect symbol designating command "E1H06H" shown in FIG.

("E2H07H (high probability short time short hit)")
As a result of the second preliminary determination, the main CPU 101a transmits the special effect symbol designating command “E2H07H” shown in FIG. 63 to the sub CPU 102a when the winning is achieved in the high-probability time shortening per minute, and the predetermined time passes. After that, the short hit game shown in FIG. 8D is executed.

When the sub CPU 102a receives the special effect symbol designating command "E2H07H" shown in FIG. 63, the sub CPU 102a sets the same probability change notification time as when receiving the special effect symbol designating command "E1H07H" shown in FIG.

Here, the effect control board 102, in the case of receiving the special effect symbol designating command "E1H00H (per first length with high probability time reduction)" shown in FIG. 62, the variable effect pattern determination by the variable effect pattern determination in step S1308-4. The jackpot battle effect patterns 1 to 16 execution commands for executing the 16 types of jackpot battle effect patterns 1 to 16 can be transmitted to the image control board 105. Upon receiving the big hit battle effect patterns 1 to 16 execution command, the image control board 105 causes the first image display device 71 to display images according to the big hit battle effect patterns 1 to 16, respectively.

When the sub CPU 102a receives the special effect symbol designating commands “E1H0AH (reach with loss)” and “E2H0AH (reach with loss)”, 16 types of loss battle effect patterns are determined by the variable effect pattern determination in step S1308-4. The lost battle effect patterns 1 to 16 execution commands for respectively executing 1 to 16 can be transmitted to the image control board 105. When the image control board 105 receives the lost battle effect patterns 1 to 16 execution command, it causes the first image display device 71 to display images according to the lost battle effect patterns 1 to 16, respectively.

Further, the effect control board 102 changes the image effect of the first image display device 71 by transmitting an attack execution image display command to the image control board 105 in a part of the jackpot battle effect pattern and the lost battle effect pattern. It is like this.
Hereinafter, an example of a typical image effect in the first embodiment will be described.

(Image rendering example 1)
Next, with reference to FIGS. 69 to 78, an image effect example 1 performed on the display screen of the first image display device 71 or the like will be described.

69 to 78 are executed when the sub CPU 102a receives a start opening winning a prize designating command "E3H00H (per first length with high probability time reduction)" due to an effective winning of the first starting opening 21 of the game ball. Shows part of the production. In the effects of FIGS. 69 to 78, the special figure reserved image by step S1304-3-7 shown in FIG. 42 in response to the reception of the start mouth winning award designation command “E3H00H (per first length with high probability time reduction)” The lottery result of the final mode is "normal mode", and the jackpot battle effect pattern 1 is selected in response to the reception of the special effect symbol designating command "E1H00H (per first length with high probability time reduction)".

In addition, the sub CPU 102a receives the starting opening winning award designation command "E3H00H (per first length with high probability time reduction)", and receives the starting opening winning by the effective winning of the first starting opening 21 of the game ball two times before the reception. The designated command “E3H0AH (reach with loss”) is received (at this point, step S1304-3-2 is “YES”), and the lottery result of the final aspect of the special figure reservation image by step S1304-3-7 is “normal aspect”. Shall be determined.

Furthermore, the sub CPU 102a receives the start opening winning award designation command "E3H00H (per first length with high probability time reduction)", and receives the starting opening winning by the effective winning of the first starting opening 21 of the game ball one time before the reception. It is assumed that the designated command “E3H0BH (miss without reach)” is received and the final mode of the special figure reservation image in step S1304-3-6 becomes “normal mode” (“NO” in step S1304-3-4). ..

Further, the sub CPU 102a, after receiving the starting mouth winning designation command "E3H00H (per first length with high probability time reduction)", specifies the starting mouth winning by the effective winning of the first starting mouth 21 of the next game ball. It is assumed that the command "E3H0BH (miss without reach)" is received and the special figure holding effect scenario "004" in the non-time saving game state is selected.

Then, in FIGS. 69 to 78, as the probability variation notification timing data stored in the probability variation notification timing data storage area, the seventh round (7R) of the first long game (7R of jackpot) is set as the probability variation notification timing. Along with the start mouth winning award designation command "E3H00H (for high probability time shortened first length)" to the 101G after the end of the game for the first length, the jackpot starting award designation command is not received. Only the start opening winning award designation command of) is received).

First, during the Nth special symbol variation display in the non-time saving game state, there is an effective winning from the state of the first special figure holding number (U1)=2 to the first starting opening 21 of the game ball, and the winning is concerned. Correspondingly, the sub CPU 102a receives the start mouth winning award designation command “E3H00H (per first length with high probability time reduction)”, and the image shown in FIG. 69(a) is displayed.

Here, the effect design 251 is composed of four types of designs, and in FIG. 69(a), the effect design 251a for the left, the effect design 251b for the middle, and the right are for the center of the display area of the first image display device 71. Effect symbol 251c is displayed, and a small, fourth effect symbol 251d is displayed at the lower left of the display area of the first image display device 71. Further, an information basic image 253 is displayed below the display area of the first image display device 71, and the information basic image 253 has the first display portion 711a and the second display of the first special figure reservation display area 711. The unit 711b, the third display unit 711c, and the fourth display unit 711d, and the first display unit 712a, the second display unit 712b, the third display unit 712c, and the fourth display unit 712d of the second special figure reservation display region 712. It is set.

The first special figure reserved image 260 in the normal mode is displayed on all of the first display section 711a, the second display section 711b, and the third display section 711c of the first special figure reserved display area 711. The first special figure reservation image is not displayed on the fourth display portion 711d.

Here, the 1st special figure reservation picture 260 of 1st indicatory department 711a corresponds to the starting mouth winning appointing command “E3H0BH (reach with loss)” which sub CPU102a received, reception of the starting award winning appointing command. As a result, the prefetch special figure hold effect determination process shown in FIG. 42 is performed in steps S1304-3-1→S1304-3-2→S1304-3-3→S1304-3-4→S1304-3-7→S1304-3-9. → The flow of RETURN is started, and the final mode of the special figure reservation image is determined to be the “normal mode” by the lottery in step S1304-3-7.

The first special figure reserved image 260 of the second display portion 711b corresponds to the starting mouth winning designation command "E3H0BH (miss without reach)" received by the sub CPU 102a. By the flow of the prefetch special figure reservation effect determination process shown in step S1304-3-1→S1304-3-2→S1304-3-3→S1304-3-5→S1304-3-6→RETURN, The final mode of the special figure reservation image is determined to be the “normal mode”.

The first special figure reserved image 260 of the third display portion 711c corresponds to the starting mouth winning award designation command “E3H00H (for high probability shortened first length)” received by the sub CPU 102a, and prefetch shown in FIG. 42. The special figure hold effect determination process becomes a flow of steps S1304-3-1→S1304-3-2→S1304-3-3→S1304-3-5→S1304-3-6→RETURN, so that the special figure hold image The final mode of is determined as the “normal mode”.

In addition, on the information basic image 253, three universal figure holding images 254a, 254b, 254c are displayed.
Furthermore, in the background of the effect design 251, a mountain background image 255a1 and an airplane image 255b used for special effect are displayed.

Next, when the N-th special symbol variation display ends, the first special symbol reservation image 260 in the normal mode moves to the third display portion 711c, and the N+1th special symbol variation display to be executed next, the figure The image shown in 69(b) is displayed.

In FIG. 69B, the first special view reservation image 260 in the normal mode is displayed on the first display section 711a and the second display section 711b of the first special figure reservation display area 711. The first special view reservation image is not displayed on the third display unit 711c and the fourth display unit 711d.

After this, a game ball enters the first starting opening 21, the sub CPU 102a receives a starting opening winning award designating command in response to the winning, and the prefetch special feature shown in FIG. 42 is received by receiving the starting opening winning award designating command. The figure holding effect determination process is step S1304-3-1→S1304-3-2→S1304-3-3→S1304-3-4→S1304-3-7→S1304-3-9→S1304-3-10→S1304 The flow is -3-11→S1304-3-12→RETURN, and the final mode of the special image reservation image is determined as “special mode 1” by the lottery in step S1304-3-7, and the scenario determination in S1304-3-10 is performed. In, the special figure holding effect scenario “004” in the non-time saving game state shown in FIG. 52 is selected, and the first special figure holding image 261 of the special mode 1 is displayed on the third display portion 711c.

When the N+1th special symbol variation display (reachable loss) ends, the first special figure reservation image 260 in the normal mode of the first display section 711a disappears, and the first special figure reservation in the normal mode of the second display section 711b. The image 260 moves to the 1st display part 711a, and the 1st special figure reservation image 261 of the special aspect 1 of the 3rd display part 711c moves to the 2nd display part 711b. During the N+2th special symbol variation display thereafter, the first special figure reserved image 260 in the normal mode continues to be displayed in the first display section 711a, and the first special figure reserved image in the special mode 1 is displayed in the second display section 711b. 261 continues to be displayed. When the N+2nd special symbol variation display (miss without reach), the first special figure reserved image 260 of the normal mode of the first display section 711a disappears, and the first special figure of special mode 1 of the second display section 711b. The reserved image 261 moves to the first display unit 711a. After that, the sub CPU 102a receives the special effect symbol designating command "E1H00H (per first length with high probability time reduction)", and the N+3th special symbol variation display is executed.
Hereafter, the sub CPU 102a receives the above-mentioned special effect symbol designating command "E1H00H (for high probability time shortened first length)", and as the probability variation notification time data, the seventh round (7R) of the first length game (7R) ( A case where 7R of jackpots is set as the probability change notification time will be described below.

In the N+3rd special symbol variable display, first, as shown in FIG. 70(a), the effect symbols 251a, 251b, 251c, 251d are variably displayed. The 1st special figure reservation image 261 of special mode 1 is displayed on the 1st display part 711a of the 1st special figure reservation display area 711. The first special figure reserved image is not displayed on all of the second display section 711b, the third display section 711c, and the fourth display section 711d of the first special figure reserved display area 711.

FIG. 70(b) is a display screen showing a state where the device has reached the reach after a predetermined time has elapsed from the state of FIG. 70(a).
At this time, as for the effect symbol 251a for the left and the effect symbol 251c for the right, effect symbols (for example, 8) of the same type are stopped and displayed at both corners of the display area.
The “stop display” of the effect design 251 in the present embodiment includes a complete stop display in which the effect design 251 does not move at all and a temporary stop display in which the effect design 251 sways slightly.

After a predetermined time has elapsed from the state of FIG. 70(b), the background movement display shown in FIG. 70(c) is displayed. In the background movement display, a state in which the background scrolls to the left and moves from the mountain background image 255a1 to the plain background image 255a2 is displayed. Further, in the upper left corner of the display area of the first image display device 71 shown in FIG. 70(c), left and right effect symbols 251a1, 251b1, 251c1 for left, middle, and right, which are composed of only small numbers, are used. Is displayed in the reach state in which the symbols that make up the jackpot stop. The reach state of the effect symbols 251a1, 251b1, 251c1 for left, middle, and right as described above is maintained until FIG. 73(c).

After the background moves in the background movement display shown in FIG. 70(c), as shown in FIG. 71(a), the battle effect display period starts, and the image of the hero character A is displayed on the first image display device 71. 301 is displayed for a predetermined time, and then the weapon selection screen 302 shown in FIG. 71(b) is displayed.

The weapon selection screen 302 is composed of areas 321, 322, 323, and 324, which are obtained by dividing the screen into four. In the areas 321, 322, 323, and 324, images 331, 332, 333, and 334 of different types of weapons and characters 335 indicating weapon names “blade”, “drill”, “hammer”, and “missile”, respectively, 336, 337 and 338 are displayed. A background image 340 with a star effect applied is displayed in the background of the selected weapon image. An effect button operation request image 325 for requesting operation of the effect button 10A is displayed in the center of the screen. The effect button operation request image 325 is an image in which an image 326 of an arrow pointing downward, an image 327 simulating the effect button 10A, and a character 328 of “press!” are arranged in order from the bottom.

When the production button 10A is operated on such a weapon selection screen 302, the weapons selected in the order of blade→drill→hammer→missile→blade by the production input control shown in step S1410 (see FIG. 48). A background image 340 is displayed in which the effect of a star is applied only to the background of the weapon which is switched and is selected.

During the display period of the weapon selection screen 302, the first vibration period, which is the first candidate for vibrating the effect button, is the first vibration period, but due to the selection of the jackpot battle effect pattern 1, the effect button first vibration flag=00, Since the effect button second vibration flag is 01, the effect button effect control processing of FIG. 47 becomes the flow of steps S1401→S1404→S1405→RETURN, and the sub CPU 102a controls the lamp control board 104 to vibrate the effect button. Do not do. Therefore, the player who operates the effect button 10A does not feel the vibration of the effect button 10A.

In such a weapon selection screen 302, if the effect button 10A is not operated, the default blade is selected as the weapon. In the case of this initial setting, the background image 340 in which the effect of stars is applied only to the background of the blade is displayed.

Here, the effect of the special figure holding effect scenario "107" in the non-time saving game state following FIG. 71(b) will be specifically described with reference to FIGS. 71(c) to 74(c).
In FIG. 71(c), an image 351 of the main character A having a blade (image 352) is displayed on the first image display device 71. A window 361 is displayed in the lower left area of the screen of the first image display device 71. In the window 361, the character A name “Great Kaiser V” character 362, “Weapon: Blade” character 363, “Attack level: 7” character 364 indicating that the character A has an attack level of 7, and character A character 365 of "defense level: 3" indicating that the defense level of A is 3 is displayed.

After the image shown in FIG. 71(c) is displayed, the image shown in FIG. 72(a) is displayed on the first image display device 71.

In FIG. 72A, an image 371 of the enemy character B is displayed on the first image display device 71. A window 381 is displayed in the lower left area of the screen of the first image display device 71. In the window 381, the character B name “Mechagorgoss” character 382, “Weapon: Missile” character 383, the character B “attack level: 5” character 384, and the character B character 384 A character 385 of "defense level: 5" indicating that the defense level is 5 is displayed.

In the jackpot battle effect pattern 1, such a level display indicates that the attack level of the character A is higher than the defense level of the character B and the defense level of the character A is lower than the attack level of the character B.

After the image shown in FIG. 72(a) is displayed, the first image display device 71 displays the confrontation notice screen 391 shown in FIG. 72(b).
In FIG. 72(b), the confrontation notice screen 391 is composed of regions 401L and 401R which are obtained by dividing the screen into left and right. An image 402 of the main character A having a blade (image 403) is displayed in the right region 401R. A window 404 obtained by reducing the window 361 shown in FIG. 71A is displayed in the lower right part of the region 401R. An image 405 of the enemy character B is displayed in the left area 401L. A window 406 obtained by reducing the window 381 shown in FIG. 71B is displayed in the lower left part of the region 401L. Further, in the center of the confrontation notice screen 391, an image 407 of VS characters indicating the confrontation is displayed.

After the image shown in FIG. 72(b) is displayed, the attack selection screen 411 shown in FIG. 72(c) is displayed on the first image display device 71.
On the attack selection screen 411, an image 412 of the main character A having a blade (image 413) is displayed.

In the upper right part of the attack selection screen 411, an effect button operation request image 414 for requesting operation of the effect button 10A is displayed. The effect button operation request image 414 is an image in which an arrow-shaped image 415 facing downward, an image 416 simulating the effect button 10A, and an image 417 of the character "press!" are vertically arranged.

When the effect button 10A is operated during such a display period of the attack selection screen 411, the main character side attack execution screen 421 shown in FIG. 73A is displayed.

While the attack selection screen 411 is displayed, the second vibration period, which is the second candidate for the period for vibrating the effect button, is the second vibrating period, but due to the selection of the jackpot battle effect pattern 1, the effect button first vibration flag=00, Since the effect button second vibration flag is 01, the effect button effect control process of FIG. 47 becomes the flow of steps S1401→S1404→S1405→S1406→RETURN, and the sub CPU 102a causes the lamp control board 104 to vibrate the effect button. Control. Therefore, the player who operates the effect button 10A feels the vibration of the effect button 10A.

When the effect button 10A is not operated during the display period of the attack selection screen 411, the main character side attack execution screen 421 and the main character side attack success screen 431 shown in FIGS. 73(a) and 73(b) are displayed. 73c, the victory confirmation screen 441 shown in FIG. 73C is displayed.

An image 422 of the character B is displayed on the main character attack execution screen 421 shown in FIG. 73A, and a continuous image of the character A of the main character who slashes (attacks) the character B with the blade (image 424). 423 is displayed.

After the main character attack execution screen 421 shown in FIG. 73(a), a main character attack success screen 431 shown in FIG. 73(b) is displayed. On the main character side attack success screen 431, an image 432 of the character B is displayed, an image 433 of the character A of the main character who swings down the blade (image 434) is further displayed, and further superimposed on the image 351 of the character B. An image 435, which is an image of a flash indicating that the attack of the character A has succeeded, is displayed.

After the main character successful attack screen 431 shown in FIG. 73(b), a victory confirmation screen 441 shown in FIG. 73(c) is displayed. On the victory confirmation screen 441, an image 443 of the hero character A and an image 444 of the character “WIN” indicating that the character A has won are displayed on the background image 442 of the mushroom cloud.

After the victory confirmation screen 441 shown in FIG. 73(c), a reach result display screen 451 shown in FIG. 74(a) is displayed. On the reach result display screen 451, the image 452 of the character A is displayed, and the intermediate effect symbols 251b of the same type as the left effect symbols 251a and the right effect symbols 251c are also stopped and displayed. Further, as a result of the reach effect, an image 453 in which the character B is defeated is also displayed.

FIG. 74(b) is a display screen displaying that a predetermined time has elapsed from the state of FIG. 74(a), the display period of the battle effect has ended, and a transition to the big hit game is displayed.
At this time, the character image 461 “big hit” is displayed in the display area of the first image display device 71. In the present embodiment, the display screen of FIG. 74(b) is performed after the end of the effect time corresponding to the effect instruction command of the variable display of the effect design 251 and is included in the effect time of the big hit game. ..

75 and 76 are display screens showing that a jackpot game is being played after a predetermined time has passed from the state of FIG. 74(b), and FIG. 75(a) shows the first screen. An image of the first round in the long hit game is shown, FIG. 75(b) shows an image of the seventh round in the first long hit game, and FIG. 75(c) is a 16th round in the first long hit game. FIG. 76 shows an image, and FIG. 76 shows an image displayed at the ending of the long-winning game.

When the game for the first length starts, the process of selecting the card forgotten caution display selection control process in FIG. 34 becomes step S3001→RETURN, and the image 501 shown in FIG. 75(a) is displayed on the first image display device 71.

In the image 501 of the first round in the long hit game shown in FIG. 75(a), an image 511 of the characters "big hit" and an image 512 of the "1R" showing the first round are overlaid on the background 510. The image 513 of the character B is displayed.

After that, the round game is continuously executed up to 16 rounds.
Here, from the start of variation of the effect symbol corresponding to the reception of the special effect symbol designating command "E1H00H (high probability time shortened first length)" shown in FIG. 70(a) to the sixth round in the long hit game, The probability change notification effect control process of 61 becomes the flow of steps S1601→S1606→S1607→RETURN, and after the control of the long hit game ends, notification that the winning probability of the jackpot is controlled to a high probability state (probability change state) Notification) is not performed.
In the seventh round in the long hit game, the probability variation notification effect control process of FIG. 61 becomes the flow of steps S1601→S1606→S1607→S1608→S1609→S1610→RETURN, and the image 502 shown in FIG. 75(b) is the first image display. It is displayed on the device 71.

In the image 502 of the seventh round shown in FIG. 75(b), an image 521 of the character "big hit", an image 522 of "15R" showing the seventh round, and an image of the character C are superimposed on the background 520. 523 is displayed. In the center of the upper part of the display area of the first image display device 71, the “probability change” image 524 is displayed (probability change notification). The "probability variation" image 524 is displayed based on the probability variation notification effect control processing, and after the control of the long hit game is finished, the winning probability of the jackpot is controlled to a high probability state (probability variation state). Showing.

After this, from the eighth round, the probability variation notification effect control process of FIG. 61 becomes the flow of steps S1601→S1606→S1607→RETURN, and after the control of the long hit game, the jackpot winning probability is a high probability state (probability change state. ) Is not notified (probability change notification).

In the image 503 of the 16th round in the long hit game shown in FIG. 75(c), the image 531 of the character “big hit” and the image 532 of the “16R” showing the 16th round are overlaid on the background 530. The image 533 of the character A is displayed.

When the 16th round in the long hit game is over, the effect control board 102 receives the long end ending designation command from the main control board 101, turns on the ending flag of the ending flag storage area set in the sub RAM 102c, and The long hit game flag of the long hit game flag storage area set in the sub RAM 102c is turned off.

As a result, the sub CPU 102a of the effect control board 102 transmits an ending effect image command for displaying the ending effect image to the image control board 105.

As a result, the first image display device 71 displays the ending image 504 of the long hit game shown in FIG. In the ending image 504, an “end” image 542 indicating the end of the big hit game, an image 543 of the character D, and an image 544 of the dialogue “matane” of the character D are displayed on the ending image 504. ..
Incidentally, during the game per main length, the holding information is stored in the second special symbol reservation storage area due to the winning of the second starting opening 22 during the game per length.

After the ending of the long-winning game, 101 or more rotations of the special symbol, a case where the big hit is not won will be described with reference to FIGS. 77 and 78.

Here, the main CPU 101a of the present embodiment, after winning the first long hit game, if the jackpot is not won, set the jackpot winning probability up to 1000 rotations of special symbols (called 1000G) in a high probability state, and The game is controlled in a time-saving state up to 100 rotations of the symbol (called 100G). From the 1st rotation to the 101st rotation of the special symbol, the probability variation notification effect control process of FIG. 61 becomes a flow of steps S1601→S1606→S1607→RETURN.

After the end of the jackpot game, in steps S310-2 to S310-6, the second special symbol reserved storage area is shifted in preference to the first special symbol reserved storage area, and the second starting opening during the long winning game. The game based on the hold information due to the winning of 22 is executed with priority over the hold information due to the winning of first winning opening 21.

In the first variable display of the special symbol in the time saving state after the end of the first length game (referred to as the time saving 1G), the first image display device 71 is in the time saving state as shown in FIG. 77(a). When the game is executed, the short game screen 505 is displayed. In this state, the jackpot lottery is executed with a high probability.

The information basic image 253 is displayed below the display area of the time saving game screen 505, and the first special feature 1 of the special aspect 1 is displayed on the first display section 711a of the first special figure reservation display area 711 of the information basic image 253. The figure reservation image 261 is displayed. The first special view of the normal mode by winning the second starting opening 22 during the long winning game on the first display part 712a, the second display part 712b, and the third display part 712c of the second special view reservation display area 712. The hold image 262 is displayed.

On the time saving game screen 505, a background 550 for time saving game is displayed as a background. At the center of the time saving game screen 505, a left effect design 251a, a middle effect design 251b, and a right effect design 251c are displayed, which are small in the lower left of the display area of the first image display device 71, and the fourth The effect design 251d is displayed.

In the time saving game screen 505, on the upper right side of the display area, overlaid on the background 550, it is shown that the number of fluctuation display of the remaining special symbols in the time saving state (the number of games in the remaining time saving state) is 99 times. An image 551 of the character "remaining 99G" is displayed.

At the time saving 50G after the end of the jackpot game, as shown in FIG. 77(b), a time saving game screen 506 in which the game is executed in the time saving state is displayed on the first image display device 71. In this state, the jackpot lottery is executed with a high probability.

On the time saving game screen 506, on the upper right side of the display area, overlaid on the background 550, the number of variable display of the remaining special symbols in the time saving state (the number of games in the remaining time saving state) is 50 times. An image 561 of the character "50G remaining" shown is displayed.

At the time saving 100G which is the last time saving game after the end of the jackpot game, as shown in FIG. 77(c), the time saving game screen in which the game is executed in the time saving state on the first image display device 71. 507 is displayed. In this state, the jackpot lottery is executed with a high probability.

On the time saving game screen 507, on the upper right side of the display area, overlaid on the background 550, the number of fluctuation display of the remaining special symbols in the time saving state (the number of games in the remaining time saving state) is 0. An image 571 of the character "remaining 0G" shown is displayed.
After the end of the time saving state, the image shown in FIG. 78 is displayed.

At the first time of the variable display of the special symbol after the end of the time saving state (1G after the end of time saving), as shown in FIG. 78, the non-time saving game in which the game is executed in the non-time saving state on the first image display device 71. A screen 508 is displayed. In this state, the jackpot lottery is executed with a high probability.

On the first display portion 711a of the first special figure reserved display area 711, the first special figure reserved image 261 of the special mode 1 is displayed. The first special display section 712a, the second display section 712b, and the third display section 712c of the second special figure reservation display area 712 have the second special figure reservation in the normal mode due to the winning of the second starting opening 22 during the time saving game. The image 270 is displayed. The other display is the same as the display shown in FIG. 69(a).

(Image rendering example 2)
Next, with reference to FIG. 79, an image effect example 2 performed on the display screen of the first image display device 71 or the like will be described.

FIG. 79 shows a part of the effect executed when the sub CPU 102a receives the special effect symbol designating command “E1H00H (per first length with high probability time reduction)”.

In the effect of FIG. 79, the jackpot battle effect pattern 1 is selected. Further, in the state of FIG. 79, as the probability change notification time data stored in the probability change notification time data storage area, the time reduction 50G is set to the probability change notification time, and the special effect symbol designating command “E1H00H (high probability time shortening first) Immediately after receiving "per 1 long)" up to 101G after the end of the first long game, it does not receive the jackpot start entrance winning designation command (only the start opening winning award designation command is lost).

In the image effect example 2, from the time when the sub CPU 102a receives the special effect symbol designating command "E1H00H (for high probability time shortened first length)" to the jackpot 6R, the probability variation notification effect control process of FIG. 61 is step S1601→ The flow is S1606→S1607→RETURN, and the same image as in the image effect example 1 is displayed on the first image display device 71. After this, even in the 7th big jackpot, the probability variation notification effect control process of FIG. 61 becomes the flow of steps S1601→S1606→S1607→RETURN, and the image 502-1 shown in FIG. 79(a) becomes the first image display device 71 image. Is displayed.

In the image 502-1 shown in FIG. 79( a ), the “probable variation” image 524 shown in FIG. 75( b) is not displayed in the upper center of the display area of the first image display device 71. Other than this, an image similar to that of FIG. 75(b) is displayed. After this, from the 8R of the first length per game to the 49th variation display of special symbols in the time saving state after the end of the first length per game (referred to as time saving 49G), the probability variation notification effect control process of FIG. 61. Is the flow of steps S1601→S1606→S1607→RETURN, and an image of the same image as the image effect example 1 is displayed. After this, at the time saving 50G, the probability variation notification effect control process of FIG. 61 becomes steps S1601→S1606→S1607→S1608→S1609→S1610→RETURN, and the image 506-1 shown in FIG. 79(b) is the first image. The image is displayed on the display device 71 image.

In the image 506-1 shown in FIG. 79( b ), the “probable change” image 562 is displayed (probable change notification) in the upper right part of the display area of the first image display device 71. The "probability variation" image 562 is displayed based on the probability variation notification effect control process, and after the control of the long-distance game is finished, the winning probability of the jackpot is controlled to a high probability state (probability variation state). Showing. After this, from the 51st fluctuation display of special symbols in the time saving state after the end of the first length per game (referred to as the time saving 51G) to the 1G after the time saving ends, the probability variation notification effect control process of FIG. 61 is step S1601→ The flow is S1606→S1607→RETURN, and the same image display as in the image effect example 1 is performed.

(Image rendering example 3)
Next, with reference to FIG. 80, an image effect example 3 performed on the display screen of the first image display device 71 or the like will be described.
FIG. 80 shows a part of the effect executed when the sub CPU 102a receives the special effect symbol designating command “E1H00H (per first length with high probability time reduction)”.
In the effect of FIG. 80, the jackpot battle effect pattern 1 is selected. Further, in the state of FIG. 80, as the probability variation notification timing data stored in the probability variation notification timing data storage area, the first G after completion of the time saving is set as the probability variation notification timing, and the special effect symbol designating command “E1H00H (high probability time reduction From the time immediately after the reception of the "per first length") to the 101G after the end of the game per the first length, a start jackpot designation command for a jackpot is not received (only a start mouth prize designation command for a loss is received). ..

When the 1G first time is set to the probability change notification time after the end of time saving, in the non-time saving game state, there is an effective winning of the game ball to the first starting opening 21, and the sub CPU 102a designates the special effect symbol corresponding to the winning. An image similar to the image effect example 1 is displayed from the reception of the command “E1H00H (per first length with high probability time reduction)” to the big hit 6R, and then, at the big hit 7R, as shown in FIG. 79(a). The image 502-1 shown is displayed on the image of the first image display device 71.

After this, the same image as in the image effect example 1 is displayed from the 8Rth game of the first length to the 100G hour reduction. After that, the probability variation notification effect control process of FIG. 61 becomes the flow of steps S1601→S1606→S1607→S1608→S1609→S1610→RETURN, and the image 508-1 shown in FIG. It is displayed in 71 images.

In the image 508-1 illustrated in FIG. 80, the “probable change” image 582 is displayed (probable change notification) on the upper right side of the display area of the first image display device 71. The "probability variation" image 582 is displayed based on the probability variation notification effect control process, and after the control of the long hit game is finished, the winning probability of the jackpot is controlled to a high probability state (probability variation state). Showing.

(Image rendering example 4)
Next, an image effect example 4 performed on the display screen of the first image display device 71 or the like will be described.
In image effect example 4, as the probability variation notification timing data stored in the probability variation notification timing data storage area, the seventh round (7R) of the first long game (7R of the big hit) is set as the probability variation notification timing, When the sub CPU 102a receives the jackpot start winning award designation command by the 7th round of the first long hit game, and the jackpot holding determination information is stored in the special figure holding effect storage area, after that, in the 7th jackpot, The probability variation notification effect control process of FIG. 61 becomes a flow of steps S1601→S1606→S1607→S1608→S1610→RETURN, the probability variation notification is not performed as shown in FIG. 79(a), and the probability variation notification timing data is reset in S16010. Therefore, the probability change notification will not be given until the next big hit.

(Image rendering example 5)
Next, an image effect example 5 performed on the display screen of the first image display device 71 or the like will be described.
In the image effect example 5, as the probability variation notification timing data stored in the probability variation notification timing data storage area, the time shortening 50G is set as the probability variation notification timing, and the sub CPU 102a is a jackpot start winning designation command by the time shortening 50G. Is received and the jackpot holding determination information is stored in the special figure holding effect storage area, after that, in the time saving 50G, the probability variation notification effect control process of FIG. 61 is performed in steps S1601→S1606→S1607→S16008→S16010→ The flow of RETURN is followed, the probability variation notification is not performed as shown in FIG. 75(c), and the probability variation notification timing data is reset in S16010. Therefore, the probability variation notification is not performed until the next jackpot.

(Image rendering example 6)
Next, an image effect example 6 performed on the display screen of the first image display device 71 or the like will be described.
In the image effect example 6, as the probability variation notification time data stored in the probability variation notification time data storage area, the 1G after the end of the time saving is set as the probability change notification time, and the sub CPU 102a starts the jackpot by the 1G after the end of the time saving. After receiving the oral winning award designation command, and after this, at the first time after the time saving, the probability variation notification effect control process of FIG. 61 becomes steps S1601→S1606→S1607→S16008→S16010→RETURN, and as shown in FIG. Since the notification is not performed and the probability variation notification timing data is reset in S16010, the probability variation notification is not performed until the next big hit.

As illustrated in image effect examples 1 to 6, in the first embodiment, when the probability change notification time is set, the jackpot holding determination information is stored in the special figure hold effect storage area by the time the probability change notification time is set. If not stored, the probability change notification is performed at the set time, and if the jackpot holding determination information is stored in the special figure hold effect storage area by the time set as the probability change notification time, the probability change notification is not performed. I have to.

(Image rendering example 7)
81 to 83 are explanatory views for explaining an image effect example 7 displayed on the effect display device according to the first embodiment of the present invention, in which an effective prize is given to the first starting opening 21 of the game ball, It shows a part of the effect executed when the sub CPU 102a receives the starting mouth winning award designation command "E3H00H (per first length with high probability time reduction)". In the effects of FIGS. 81 to 83, the first special figure by step S1304-3-7 shown in FIG. 42 in response to the reception of the start mouth winning award designation command “E3H00H (per first length with high probability time reduction)” The lottery result of the final mode of the reserved image is determined to be the “normal mode”.

In the effects of FIGS. 81 to 83, the sub CPU 102a moves to the first starting opening 21 of the game ball two times before the reception of the starting opening winning award designation command "E3H00H (per first length with high probability time reduction)". With the effective winning, the start opening winning award designation command “E3H0AH (reach with loss”) is received, and the lottery result of the final aspect of the first special image reservation image in step S1304-3-7 is determined to be the “normal aspect”. I shall.

Furthermore, the sub CPU 102a receives the start opening winning award designation command "E3H00H (per first length with high probability time reduction)", and receives the starting opening winning by the effective winning of the first starting opening 21 of the game ball one time before the reception. It is assumed that the designated command “E3H0BH (miss without reach)” is received, and the final mode of the first special figure reserved image is determined to be “normal mode” in step S1304-3-6.

Further, the sub CPU 102a receives the start opening winning award designation command "E3H00H (per first length with high probability time reduction)", and then the first starting opening 21 of the game ball is effectively won. It is assumed that the designation command “E3H0BH (miss without reach)” is received, and the lottery result of the final mode of the first special figure reservation image in step S1304-3-7 is determined to be the “normal mode”.

Further, the sub CPU 102a, after receiving the starting mouth winning designation command "E3H00H (per first length with high probability time reduction)", makes a valid winning in the first starting mouth 21 of the game ball, and thus the starting mouth winning combination. The designated command "E3H0BH (miss without reach)" is received, and the lottery result of the final aspect of the first special figure reservation image in step S1304-3-7 is determined to be "special aspect 1", and the first non-time saving game state. It is assumed that the special figure hold production scenario “004” is selected.

First, during the N-th special symbol variation display, there is an effective winning from the state of the first special figure holding number (U1)=2 to the first starting opening 21 of the game ball, and the sub CPU 102a corresponding to the winning. Has received the starting mouth winning designation command "E3H00H (per first length with high probability time reduction)", and the lottery result of the final aspect of the first special figure reserved image relating to the starting mouth winning designation command in step S1304-3-7. The image shown in FIG. 81(a) is displayed on the assumption that “is in the “normal mode”.

In the N-th special symbol variation display shown in FIG. 81(a), all of the first display portion 711a, the second display portion 711b, and the third display portion 711c of the first special symbol reservation display area 711 are in the normal mode. The first special figure reservation image 260 is displayed. The first special figure reserved image 260 in the normal mode on the first display portion 711a corresponds to the reception of the above-mentioned start-up winning combination designation command "E3H0AH (miss with reach)". The first special figure reserved image 260 in the normal mode of the second display portion 711b corresponds to the reception of the above-mentioned start-up winning combination designation command "E3H0BH (miss without reach)". The first special figure reserved image 260 in the normal mode of the third display unit 711c corresponds to the reception of the above-mentioned start-up winning award designation command "E3H00H (for high probability time shortened first length)".

After that, in the N+1th special symbol variation display, the first special figure reserved image 260 (reachable loss) in the normal mode of the first display unit 711a disappears, and thereafter, in the normal mode of the second display unit 711b. The 1 special figure reserved image 260 (miss without reach) moves to the first display portion 711a, and the first special figure reserved image 260 (high probability time reduction first length per second) of the normal mode of the third display portion 711c is the second. It moves to the display unit 711b.

After that, in the N+2th special symbol variation display, the first special figure reserved image 260 (reach without loss) in the normal mode of the first display section 711a disappears, and thereafter, the second in the normal mode of the second display section 711b. The 1 special figure reserved image 260 (per high probability short time existence 1st length) moves to the 1st display part 711a. After that, a game ball wins the first starting opening 21, and the sub CPU 102a receives a starting opening winning award designating command "E3H0BH (miss without reach)" in response to the winning, and the prefetch special figure hold effect determination process is a step. The sequence of S1304-3-1→S1304-3-2→S1304-3-3→S1304-3-4→S1304-3-7 becomes the flow, and the final aspect of the first special figure reserved image in step S1304-3-7 is displayed. The lottery result is determined to be the “normal mode”, and the prefetching special figure reservation effect determination process thereafter is the flow of steps S1304-3-7→S1304-3-9, and as shown in FIG. The first special figure reservation image 260 in the normal mode is displayed on the display unit 711b.

After that, a game ball wins the first starting opening 21, and the sub CPU 102a receives a starting opening winning award designating command "E3H0BH (miss without reach)" in response to the winning, and the prefetch special figure hold effect determination process is a step. The sequence of S1304-3-1→S1304-3-2→S1304-3-3→S1304-3-4→S1304-3-7 becomes the flow, and the final aspect of the first special figure reserved image in step S1304-3-7 is displayed. The lottery result is determined to be “special mode 1”, and the prefetching special figure reservation effect determination process thereafter is step S1304-3-7→S1304-3-9→S1304-3-10→S1304-3-11→S1304-. It becomes the flow of 3-12→RETURN, and in the scenario determination of S1304-3-10, the special figure holding effect scenario “004” in the non-time saving game state shown in FIG. 52 is selected, and as shown in FIG. 81(c). The first special figure reservation image 261 of special mode 1 is displayed on the third display unit 711c.

In the N+3rd special symbol variation display, first, the variable display special effect symbol designating command “E1H00H (per high probability time shortened first length per 1st length)” corresponding to the start opening winning award designation command “E3H00H (high probability time shortened first per length)” )” is received, the effect symbols 251a, 251b, 251c, 251d are variably displayed as shown in FIG. 82(a). In the first display section 711a of the first special figure reservation display area 711, the first special figure reservation image 260 in the normal mode is displayed. In the second display portion 711b of the first special figure reserved display area 711, the first special figure reserved image 261 of the special mode 1 is displayed. The first special figure reservation image is not displayed on the third display section 711c and the fourth display section 711d of the first special figure reservation display area 711.

82(b), FIG. 82(c), FIG. 83(a), FIG. 83(b), and FIG. 83(c), reach a predetermined time after the state of FIG. 82(a). The state from the state to the winning confirmation screen 441 showing the result of the jackpot lottery is shown, and the same image display as in FIG. 82(a) is displayed in the first special figure reservation display area 711.
(Image rendering example 8)
In the image effect examples 1 to 7 described above, the first special figure holding information corresponding to the jackpot stored in the first special figure holding effect storage area prior to the reception of the present start mouth winning award designation command is always reserved. When there is the first special figure reservation information that does not change (the first special figure reservation information that is always displayed in the normal mode) (“YES” in step S1304-3-3 and “YES” in step S1304-3-4). ), there is the first special figure pending information stored in advance (“YES” in step S1304-3-2), and the jackpot is included in the first special figure pending information stored in advance. There is no first special figure reservation information (“NO” in step S1304-3-3), and there is no first special figure reservation information corresponding to the reach loss in the first special figure reservation information stored in advance. In the case (NO in step S1304-3-5), the lottery result of the final aspect of the first special figure reserved image this time is determined to be "special aspect 1" in step S1304-3-7, and in S1304-3-10. In the scenario determination, when the special drawing holding effect scenario “004” in the non-time saving game state shown in FIG. 52 is selected, the special mode 1 similar to the image effect shown in FIGS. 69(c) to 72(c). While the first special figure reservation image 261 is displayed, the effect corresponding to the loss is performed.
(Image effect example 9)
There is the first special figure pending information stored in advance (“YES” in step S1304-3-2), and the first special figure pending information of the jackpot is included in the first special figure pending information stored in advance. (“NO” in step S1304-3-3), and the first special figure pending information stored in advance includes the first special figure pending information corresponding to the reach loss (step S1304-3). -5 is YES), the lottery result of the final mode of the first special figure reservation image this time is determined to be the "normal mode" in step S1304-3-6, and the results are shown in FIGS. 69(c) to 72(c). In the image effect shown, instead of the first special figure reservation image 261 of the special mode 1, the first special figure reservation image 260 of the normal mode is displayed, and thereafter, the first special figure reservation image 260 of the normal mode is still displayed. , Perform the production corresponding to the loss.
(Image effect example 10)
There is the first special figure pending information stored in advance (“YES” in step S1304-3-2), and the first special figure pending information of the jackpot is included in the first special figure pending information stored in advance. Is present (“NO” in step S1304-3-3), but if there is no first special figure pending information that does not always change to pending in the jackpot first special figure pending information, this first special figure pending The lottery result of the final aspect of the image is determined to be the “normal aspect” in step S1304-3-6, and the first special figure reserved image of the special aspect 1 in the image effects shown in FIGS. 69(c) to 72(c). Instead of 261, the first special figure reservation image 260 in the normal mode is displayed, and thereafter, the effect corresponding to the loss is performed while the first special figure reservation image 260 in the normal mode is displayed.

From the image effect examples 1, 7, 8, 9, and 10, the first special figure reservation image of the second mode (special mode 1 in the first special figure reservation information) is displayed for the predetermined first special figure reservation information. In this case, if the reach is generated by the first special figure reservation information stored before the predetermined first special figure reservation information and displayed in the first mode (normal mode in the first special figure reservation information) , The first special figure reservation information stored prior to the predetermined first special figure reservation information means that the jackpot is surely won, so by using the effect of changing the hold display based on the result of the preliminary determination. The staging effect can be sufficiently enhanced.
In addition, when the first special figure reservation information of the second mode is displayed after the first special figure reservation information of the second mode is displayed with respect to the predetermined first special figure reservation information, the first special figure reservation information of reachable loss displayed in the normal mode is reached. Is not won by this 1st special figure reservation information, but the 1st special figure reservation information of the big hit which is displayed in the usual mode after the 1st special figure reservation information of the loss with the particular reach is certainly reserved. Win by holding information.

The configuration and operation of the first embodiment of the present invention described above will be collectively described. Various data including data for executing step S235 stored in the main CPU 101a and the main ROM 101b of the main control board 101, The main RAM 101c is a determination information acquisition unit that acquires determination information for determining whether or not to make a special game state advantageous to the player based on the satisfaction of a predetermined start condition.

Whether or not the main CPU 101a of the main control board 101, various data including the jackpot determination table stored in the main ROM 101b, and the main RAM 101c are set to the special game state based on the determination information acquired by the determination information acquisition means. Is a determining means for determining.

The first special symbol reservation storage area and the second special symbol reservation storage area of the main RAM 101c of the main control board 101, among the judgment information acquired by the judgment information acquisition means, judgment information not judged by the judgment means. Is stored as a hold determination information within a range of a predetermined upper limit number.

Various data including data for executing steps S311-4 to S311-6 stored in the main CPU 101a and the main ROM 101b of the main control board 101, and the main RAM 101c are determined by the determination means to be in the special game state. Either the difficult first game state (high probability state) or the second game state (low probability state) that is more likely to be determined by the determination means to be the special game state than the first game state is determined. It is a game state determining means.

The main control board 101, the effect control board 102, the image control board 105, and the first image display device 71, based on the result of the determination by the determination means, the determination result notification for performing the determination result notification effect for notifying the determination result. It has become a means of directing.

The main CPU 101a of the main control board 101, various data including data for executing step S340 stored in the main ROM 101b, and the main RAM 101c are determined based on the determination means determining the special gaming state. After the end of the determination result notification production by the result notification production means, it is a special game state control means for controlling the special game state.

Various data including data for executing step S311-7 stored in the main CPU 101a and the main ROM 101b of the main control board 101, the main RAM 101c, after the control of the special game state by the special game state control means, Based on the determination result by the game state determination means, it is a game state control means for controlling to the first game state or the second game state.

The main control board 101, the sub CPU 102a of the effect control board 102, various data including data for executing step S1600 stored in the sub ROM 102b, the sub RAM 102c, the image control board 105, and the first image display device 71, When it is determined by the determination means that the special game state is set, and when the game state determination means is set to the second game state, after the determination result notification production by the determination result notification production means is finished. When the notification time comes, the notification means serves to notify that the second gaming state has been determined.

The notification means is rendered as a hold determination means for determining whether or not the hold determination information stored in the hold storage means includes the hold determination information that is determined by the determination means to be in the special game state. It includes the sub CPU 102a of the control board 102, various data including data for executing step S1608 stored in the sub ROM 102b, and the sub RAM 102c.

The notification means determines the second game state when the hold determination means determines that there is no hold determination information that is determined by the determination means when the special game state is set before the notification time comes. Notify that it was done.

The notification means determines the second game state when the hold determination means determines that there is hold determination information that is determined by the determination means when the special game state is set before the notification time comes. No notification is given.

The "big hit 7R", "big hit 4R", and "big hit 1R" at the probability change notification timings shown in FIGS. 62 and 63 are timings during the control of the special game state by the special game state control means.
In the probability change notification timing shown in FIGS. 62 and 63, "50 hours of shortening of time", "1 G of after shortening of time", "50 G of after finishing jackpot", "101 G of eye after finishing jackpot" are those by the special game state control means. This is the time after the end of control of the special gaming state.

The special symbol display devices 11 and 12 variably display a plurality of types of special symbols that can be identified based on the satisfaction of a predetermined starting condition, and become special symbol variable display means for deriving and displaying the display result. ing.
The main CPU 101a of the main control board 101, various data including the data for executing step S340 stored in the main ROM 101b, the main RAM 101c, the special display result predetermined to the special symbol variable display means is derived. At times, it is a special game control means for controlling a special game state that is advantageous to the player.

The first special symbol reservation storage area and the second special symbol reservation storage area of the main RAM 101c of the main control board 101, the variable display of the special symbol that the start condition has been satisfied but has not yet been started, and the special display result. The holding storage means stores the information for deciding whether or not to perform it as the holding information within a predetermined upper limit storage number range.

Various data including the jackpot determination table stored in the main CPU 101a and the main ROM 101b of the main control board 101 and the data for executing step S310, the main RAM 101c stores the pending storage when starting the variable display of the special symbol. It is a start time determining means for determining whether or not the display result of the variable display is set as the special display result based on the hold information read from the means.

Various data including a special symbol determination table for winning a prize, a special symbol determination table for a small win and a special symbol determination table for a loss, and data for executing steps S236 and S246 stored in the main CPU 101a and the main ROM 101b. , The main RAM 101c, prior to the determination by the start time determination means, the advance determination means for determining whether or not the variable display of the special symbol based on the hold information generated based on the satisfaction of the start condition is the special display result. It has become.

The main control board 101, the sub CPU 102a of the effect control board 102, various data including data for executing step S1600 stored in the sub ROM 102b, the sub RAM 102c, the image control board 105, and the first image display device 71, The hold display unit displays a hold display corresponding to each of the hold information stored in the hold storage unit.

The sub CPU 102a of the effect control board 102, various data including data for executing step SBBBB stored in the sub ROM 102b, and the sub RAM 102c displays the suspension display based on the result of the determination by the predetermination means. It is a holding effect means that performs effect control for displaying the display mode in the first mode and the second mode in which the display mode is different from the first mode.

The first image display device 71 is an effect symbol variable display means including a plurality of display units that variably display a plurality of types of effect symbols that can be identified.
The effect control board 102, with respect to the effect symbol display means, based on the determination of whether or not the special display result is obtained by the start time determination means during execution of the variable display by the special symbol variable display means. It is an effect symbol control means for controlling variable display of effect symbols on the plurality of display sections.

The effect design control means, as a variable display of effect symbols of the plurality of display units, starts variable display of effect symbols on all of the plurality of display units, and after the reach mode, the remaining display units are Reach loss variation effect which derives and displays effect symbols in a combination that does not correspond to the special display result, and variable display of effect symbols is started on all of the plurality of display units, and the plurality of displays are displayed without reaching the reach mode. The non-reach lost variation effect that derives and displays the effect symbols in all the parts in a combination that does not correspond to the special display result is controlled to be displayed on the effect symbol variable display means.

Various data including data for executing steps S1304-3-3 and S1304-3-4 stored in the sub CPU 102a and the sub ROM 102b of the effect control board 102, the sub RAM 102c precedes the predetermined hold information. Whether or not the hold information stored in the hold storage means includes the first special figure hold information which is determined to be the special display result while the display mode of the hold display is displayed in the first mode. It is the first preceding hold determination means of the hold effect means for determining whether or not.

Various data including data for executing steps S1304-3-2 and S1304-3-5 stored in the sub CPU 102a and the sub ROM 102b of the effect control board 102, the sub RAM 102c, the determination by the pre-determination means. Based on the result, it is determined whether or not all the holding information stored in the holding storage unit prior to the predetermined holding information is the second holding information for which the control of the non-reach lost variation effect is performed. It is the second preceding hold determination means.

The sub CPU 102a of the effect control board 102, various data including data for executing step S1304-3-5 stored in the sub ROM 102b, the sub RAM 102c, based on the result of the determination by the pre-determination means, Third advance hold determination for determining whether the hold information stored in the hold storage unit prior to the predetermined hold information includes the third hold information for controlling the reach loss variation effect It has become a means.

The sub CPU 102a of the effect control board 102, various data including data for executing step S1304-3-7 stored in the sub ROM 102b, and the sub RAM 102c are the first special hold determination means, and the first special hold determination means. When it is determined that the figure hold information is present, the first effect control means performs effect control for displaying the display mode of the hold display of the predetermined hold information in the second mode.
The sub CPU 102a of the effect control board 102, various data including data for executing step S1304-3-7 stored in the sub ROM 102b, and the sub RAM 102c are the second hold by the second preceding hold determination means. When it is determined that there is information, the second effect control means performs effect control for displaying the display mode of the hold display of the predetermined hold information in the second mode.

The sub CPU 102a of the effect control board 102, various data including data for executing step S1304-3-6 stored in the sub ROM 102b, and the sub RAM 102c are the third hold pending determination means, the third hold When it is determined that there is information, the third effect control means performs effect control for displaying the display mode of the hold display of the predetermined hold information in the first mode.

According to the gaming machine Y of the first embodiment described above, the first gaming state (low probability state, non-probability state) that is difficult to determine by the determination means (main control board 101) to be in the special gaming state (big hit). ), or a second game state (high-probability state, probability variation state) that is more likely to be determined to be the special game state by the determination means than the first game state, and the second game state is determined. If it is determined, it is premised that when the notification time comes, the fact that the second game state has been decided is notified, and by the notification time, the special game state hold determination information is not stored in the special game hold effect storage area. In this case, the second game state is notified (probability change notification) at the notification time, and when the jackpot holding determination information is stored in the figure holding effect storage area by the notification time (for example, before the probability change notification is performed. In the case where the in-holding resort is confirmed during the jackpot game), since the notification of the second game state is not made, the determination means after the notification of the second game state is made In the determination, the result of the determination is increased to an expectation that the result will be “make a special game state (winning big jackpot)”, and the determination result in the determination made by the determination means in a state where the second game state is not notified. It is possible to maintain the expectation of being “in a special game state” and enhance the effect of effects in the game.

Further, according to the gaming machine Y, when the big hit first special figure hold information that does not change the hold before the predetermined first special figure hold information is stored, the predetermined first special figure hold information is stored. While the corresponding first special figure reserved image of the special aspect (for example, the first special figure reserved image 261 of the special aspect 1) is displayed by lottery, the first special figure of the jackpot prior to the predetermined first special figure reserved information. If the first special figure reservation information corresponding to the reach loss is stored before the predetermined first special figure reservation information without storing the reservation information, the predetermined first special figure reservation information is stored in the predetermined first special figure reservation information. The first special figure reservation image 260 of the corresponding normal mode is always displayed, and the first special figure reservation information of the jackpot and the first special figure reservation information corresponding to the loss with reach are preceded by the predetermined first special figure reservation information. When the first special figure reservation information corresponding to the loss without reach is stored without being stored, the first special figure reservation image of the special mode corresponding to the predetermined first special figure reservation information is randomly selected. Can be displayed with. Then, when the first special figure hold image of the special mode is displayed for the predetermined first special figure hold information by such selection of the first special figure hold image, the predetermined first special figure hold When the reach occurs due to the first special figure reservation information displayed in the normal mode stored before the information, the first special figure reservation information stored before the predetermined first special figure reservation information causes a big hit. Since the winning is surely won, it is possible to sufficiently enhance the effect of using the effect of changing the hold display based on the result of the preliminary determination.

(Second embodiment)
FIG. 84 is a flowchart showing a probability variation notification effect control process in the effect control board according to the second embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 85 is an explanatory diagram illustrating game contents displayed on the effect display device according to the second embodiment of the present invention.
In the second embodiment of the present invention, the probability variation notification effect control process enables the probability variation notification based on the probability variation jackpot as well as the non-probability variation notification based on the probability variation jackpot.

In the second embodiment of the present invention, a non-probability change notification time data storage area is set in the sub RAM 102c in addition to the probability change notification time data. The sub ROM 102b stores an indeterminate change notification pattern determination table used by the sub CPU 102a in step S2012 for determining the inaccurate change notification pattern.

In step S2001, the sub CPU 102a receives the jackpot special effect design command from the main control board 101 by determining whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is the jackpot special effect design specification command. It is determined whether or not. Here, if the sub CPU 102a receives a special jackpot special effect design designation command from the main control board 101, the process proceeds to step S2002. If no special jackpot special effect design designation command is received, the sub CPU 102a performs the processing of step S2006. Move to.

In step S2002, the sub CPU 102a resets the probability change notification time data stored in the probability change notification time data storage area of the sub RAM 102c and the non-probability change notification time data stored in the non-probability change notification time data storage area, and in step S2003. Move to processing.
Here, when the probability variation notification timing data is reset, the probability variation notification is not performed, and when the non-probability variation notification timing data is reset, the non-probability variation notification is not performed.

Here, the non-probability variation is the above-mentioned "low probability" state, and the non-probability variation jackpot is to execute the "big jackpot game" by winning and then set the game condition state to the "low probability" state. It is a big hit. The non-probability variation notification is to notify that the jackpot that has been most recently won is the non-probability variation jackpot.

In step S2003, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the jackpot special effect symbol designating command determined in step S2001 is a probability variation jackpot special effect symbol designating command. Here, if the sub CPU 102a determines that it is the special effect symbol designating command for the probability variation jackpot, the process proceeds to step S2004, and proceeds to the process of step S2011 that is determined not to be the special effect designing command for the probability variation jackpot.

In step S2004, the sub CPU 102a determines the probability variation notification pattern using the probability variation notification pattern determination tables shown in FIGS. 62 and 63, and proceeds to step S2005.

In step S2005, the sub CPU 102a creates, based on the determination result of the probability variation notification pattern, probability variation notification timing data indicating the timing at which the probability variation notification is performed, sets it in the probability variation notification timing data storage area, and ends this processing. ..

In step S2006, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the probability change notification time is set based on whether or not the probability change notification time data is set in the probability change notification time data storage area. Here, the sub CPU 102a proceeds to the process of step S2007 when the probability change notification time is set, and proceeds to the process of step S20013 when the probability change notification time is not set.

In step S2007, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the current game state (for example, the 7th big jackpot, the 50th time saving game, etc.) is at the probability change notification time. Here, the sub CPU 102a ends the process of this time if it is not the probability change notification time, and moves to the process of step S2008 if it is the probability change notification time.

In step S2008, the sub CPU 102a causes the main control board 101 to respond to the start opening winning award designation command stored in the special figure holding effect storage area (first special figure holding effect storage area and second special figure holding effect storage area). It is determined whether or not there is hold determination information (big hit hold determination information) for determining a big hit (to be in a special game state). Here, when the sub CPU 102a has the hold determination information (big hit holding determination information) for making a big hit determination, the sub CPU 102a moves to the process of step S2010, and the hold determination information (big hit holding determination information) for making a big hit determination is sent. If not, the process proceeds to step S2009.

In step S2009, the sub CPU 102a transmits an effect control command for executing the probability change notification to the image control board 105, and the process proceeds to step S2010.

In step S2010, the sub CPU 102a resets the probability change notification time data stored in the probability change notification time data storage area of the sub RAM 102c, and ends this processing.

In step S2011, the sub CPU 102a determines the non-probability variation notification pattern using the non-probability variation notification pattern determination table, and proceeds to the process of step S2012.

In step S2012, the sub CPU 102a creates, based on the determination result of the non-probability change notification pattern, non-probability change notification time data indicating the time at which the non-probability change notification pattern is set, and sets it in the non-probability change notification time data storage area. To finish.
In addition, in the second embodiment, the non-probability change notification pattern uses the same notification time as the probability change notification pattern.

In step S2013, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the uncertain change notification time is set based on whether or not the uncertain change notification time data is set in the uncertain change notification time data storage area. Here, the sub CPU 102a proceeds to the process of step S2014 when the non-probability change notification time is set, and ends the current process when the non-probability change notification time is not set.

In step S2014, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the current game state (for example, the 7th big jackpot, the 50th time saving game, etc.) is at the uncertain change notification time. Here, the sub CPU 102a ends the process this time if it is not the non-probability change notification time, and moves to the process of step S2015 if it is the non-probability change notification time.

In step S2015, the sub CPU 102a makes a determination of a big hit (in a special game state) by the main control board 101 in response to a start mouth winning designation command stored in the special figure hold effect storage area (big hit). (Holding judgment information) is determined. Here, when the sub CPU 102a has the hold determination information (big hit holding determination information) for making a big hit determination, the sub CPU 102a moves to the process of step S2017, and holds determination information (big hit holding determination information) for making a big hit determination. If not, the process proceeds to step S2016.

In step S2016, the sub CPU 102a transmits an effect control command for executing the uncertain change notification to the image control board 105, and proceeds to the process of step S2017.

In step S2017, the sub CPU 102a resets the non-probability change notification time data stored in the non-probability change notification time data storage area of the sub RAM 102c, and ends the processing of this time.

FIG. 85 is executed when the sub CPU 102a receives the special effect symbol designating command “E1H08H (for low probability short time first length)” (see FIG. 7) when the low probability short time first length is won. It shows a part of the effect produced. In the effect of FIG. 85, the jackpot battle effect pattern 1 is selected.

Here, in FIG. 85, the probability variation notification effect control process becomes a flow of S2001→S2002→S2003→S16011→S1612→RETURN immediately after receiving the special effect symbol designating command “E1H08H (per first length with low probability time reduction)”. As the non-probability variation notification timing data stored in the non-probability variation notification timing data storage area, it is assumed that the seventh round (7R) of the first long game (7R of big hit) is set as the non-probability variation notification timing.

From the variation display of the effect symbol by the sub CPU 102a receiving the special effect symbol designating command "E1H08H (low probability time shortened first length per)" to the jackpot 6R, the probability variation notification effect control process of FIG. 61 is step S2001→ The flow is S2006→S16013→S1614→RETURN, and the first image display device 71 displays images similar to those in FIGS. 70 to 75(a). After that, in the seventh jackpot, the image 502-2 shown in FIG. 85 is displayed. The image is displayed on the first image display device 71 image.

In the image 502-2 shown in FIG. 85, the “non-probability variation” image 525 is displayed (non-probability variation notification) in the upper center of the display area of the first image display device 71. The “non-probability variation” image 525 is displayed based on the non-probability variation notification effect control processing, and after the control of the long-winning game is finished, the jackpot winning probability is controlled to a low probability state (non-probability variation state). Which indicates that.

After this, from the eighth round to the 1st G after the reduction of working hours, the probability variation notification effect control process of FIG. 61 becomes the flow of steps S2001→S2006→S16013→S1614→RETURN, and the image shown in FIG. 75(c) and FIG. 78. The same image display as the display is performed.
To explain collectively the configuration and operation of the second embodiment of the present invention described above, in order to execute step S1600 stored in the notifying means (main control board 101, sub CPU 102a of effect control board 102, sub ROM 102b) The various data including the data, the sub RAM 102c, the image control board 105, and the first image display device 71) perform notification by the notification effect that the second game state (high probability state) is determined.

The notification effect can be executed both when the game state determining means determines that the game state is the first game state and when it is determined that the game state is the second game state. It is determined by the determining means that the first game state is set, and before the notification time comes, the hold determining means determines that there is hold determination information that is determined by the determining means when the special game state is set. In the case, the notification effect for notifying that the first gaming state has been decided is performed.

According to the second embodiment described above, the same probability change notification as in the first embodiment can be performed, and after the jackpot game control ends, the jackpot winning probability is controlled to a low probability state (non-probability change state). Since a non-probability change notification indicating the fact can also be performed, it is possible to further enhance the variety of effects.

(Second example of prefetch special map hold effect determination process)
In the second example of the pre-reading special figure holding effect determination processing in the effect control board 102 of the first and second embodiments, in the lottery of step S1304-3-7 from the pre-reading special figure holding effect determination processing shown in FIG. The normal mode is excluded as a lottery target, and only the special modes 1 to 6 are selected for the lottery.

Even in the gaming machine Y that uses the second example in the prefetch special figure holding effect determination process described above, the first special figure holding image is displayed in a state where the first special figure holding image of the special mode is displayed. When the reach occurs due to the hold information stored before the hold information, the jackpot is always won by the hold information, so it is possible to enhance the effect of the effect by changing the hold display based on the result of the preliminary determination. it can.

(Third example of prefetch special map holding effect determination processing)
In the third example of the prefetching special figure holding effect determination processing in the effect control board 102 of the first and second embodiments, the display mode of the first special figure holding image in the scenario determination of step S1304-3-10 of FIG. 41. Is displayed in the same special mode from the beginning to the end.
Even in the gaming machine Y that uses the third example for the prefetch special figure hold effect determination process described above, it is possible to enhance the effect effect by the effect of changing the hold display based on the result of the preliminary determination.

(Fourth example of pre-reading special figure reservation effect determination processing)
In the fourth example of the look-ahead special figure reservation effect determination processing in the effect control board 102 of the first and second embodiments, in step S1304-3-2 of FIG. 41, the first special figure reservation information of this time is preceded. It is determined whether or not there is the first special figure hold information or the second special figure hold information stored as the first special figure hold information or the second special figure hold information stored in advance in step S1304-3-3. It is determined whether or not the special figure pending information corresponding to the big hit is included in the figure pending information, and in step S1304-3-4, the special figure pending information determined to be the big hit is determined in step S1304-3-3. The final mode determines the special figure reservation information displayed in the normal mode, and in step S1304-3-5, the reach with the first special figure reservation information or the second special figure reservation information stored in advance is lost. It is determined whether or not there is special figure reservation information corresponding to (reach loss).

In the gaming machine Y that uses the fourth example for the prefetch special figure holding effect determination process described above, when the first special figure holding image of the special mode is displayed for the predetermined first special figure holding information. In the case where a reach occurs due to the first special figure hold information or the second special figure hold information displayed in the normal mode stored before the predetermined first special figure hold information, the predetermined first special figure Since the jackpot is sure to be won by the first special figure hold information or the second special figure hold information stored before the hold information, the effect by using the effect of changing the hold display based on the result of the preliminary determination. The effect can be enhanced sufficiently.
(Fifth example of prefetch special map holding effect determination processing)
86 and 87 are flowcharts showing a fifth example of the look-ahead special figure reservation effect determination processing in the effect control board 102 according to the first and second embodiments of the present invention. FIG. 88 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a special figure reservation image displayed in the fifth example of the prefetching special figure reservation effect determination processing shown in FIGS. 86 and 87.

(Pre-reading special drawing hold production determination process of production control board)
Next, a fifth example of the look-ahead special figure hold effect determination process will be described with reference to FIGS. 86 and 87.

As shown in FIG. 86, first, in step S3001, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the holding information stored in the special figure holding effect storage area by the reception of the current start mouth winning designation command is the first special figure holding information. Determine whether. Here, the sub CPU 102a proceeds to the process of step S3002 in the case of the first special figure suspension information, and proceeds to the process of step S3009 if it is not the first special figure suspension information (in the case of the second special diagram suspension information). ..

Next, in S3002, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not there is the first special figure hold information stored prior to the first special figure hold information stored this time in the first special figure hold effect storage area. .. Here, the sub CPU 102a proceeds to the process of step S3003 if there is the first special figure reservation information stored in advance, and if the first special figure reservation information stored in advance does not exist, proceeds to step S3007. Move to processing.

In step S3003, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the first special figure pending information stored in advance includes the first special figure pending information corresponding to the jackpot. Here, the sub CPU 102a proceeds to the processing of step S3004 when there is the first special figure suspension information corresponding to the big hit, and proceeds to the processing of step S3005 when there is no first special figure suspension information corresponding to the big hit. ..

In step S3004, the sub CPU 102a has the first aspect as the final aspect in the first special figure suspension information determined to be a big hit in step S3003 (a normal aspect in the first special figure suspension information, see FIG. 88(a)). It is determined whether or not there is the first special figure reservation information (1st special figure reservation information that is always displayed in the first mode, the first special figure reservation information that does not change the reservation) displayed in. Here, if there is the big hit first special figure reservation information that the final aspect is displayed in the first aspect, the sub CPU 102a moves to the process of step S3007, and the final aspect is the big hit displayed in the first aspect. If there is no first special figure reservation information of No., the process proceeds to step S3006.

In step S3005, the sub CPU 102a includes, in the first special figure reservation information stored in advance, the first special figure reservation information (starting mouth winning designation command=E3H0AH) corresponding to the reach loss (reach loss). Determine whether or not. Here, the sub CPU 102a proceeds to the process of step S3006 when the first special figure reservation information corresponding to the reachable loss is present, and moves to the processing of step S3006, and when the first special figure hold information corresponding to the reachable loss is not present, the step S3007 is performed. Move to processing.

In step S3006, the sub CPU 102a determines, in the first mode, the final mode of the first special figure reservation image corresponding to the current start mouth winning specification command (first special figure reservation information), and specifies the starting mouth winning combination this time. The special figure reserved image final mode information indicating the first mode is set (stored) in the first special figure reserved image final mode information storage area of the sub RAM 102c corresponding to the command, and the current process is ended. When the special figure reserved image final aspect information of the first aspect is set in the first special figure reserved image final aspect information storage area of the sub RAM 102c, in step S1506, the display mode of the first special figure reserved image is the first aspect. A special figure holding effect control command indicating that the special mode is displayed is generated.

In step S3007, the sub CPU 102a determines by a lottery the final aspect of the first special figure reserved image corresponding to the present starting mouth winning designation command (first special figure holding information), and responds to this starting mouth winning designation command. The special figure reserved image final aspect information of the final mode determined by lottery is set (stored) in the first special figure reserved image final aspect information storage area of the sub RAM 102c, and the process proceeds to S3008. There are two types of targets for the lottery in step S3007: the first mode and the second mode (the special mode in the first special view reservation information, see FIG. 88(b)).

Next, in S3008, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the result of the lottery in the final mode of step S3007 indicates that the second mode has been won. Here, when the result of the final mode lottery indicates that the second mode has been won, the sub CPU 102a proceeds to the process of step S30016, and the final mode lottery result is the second mode. Is not shown (when the result of the lottery in the final mode indicates that the first mode has been won), the processing of this time is ended.

Next, in S3009, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not there is the second special figure hold information stored prior to the second special figure hold information stored this time in the second special figure hold effect storage area. .. Here, if there is the previously stored second special figure reservation information, the sub CPU 102a proceeds to the process of step S3010. If there is no previously stored second special figure reservation information, the sub CPU 102a proceeds to step S3014. Move to processing.

In step S3010, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the second special figure pending information previously stored includes the second special figure pending information corresponding to the jackpot. Here, the sub CPU 102a proceeds to the process of step S3011 when the second special figure suspension information corresponding to the big hit is present, and proceeds to the process of step S3012 when the second special figure suspension information corresponding to the big hit is not present. ..

In step S3011, the sub CPU 102a has a third aspect as the final aspect in the second special figure suspension information determined to be a big hit in step S3010 (a normal aspect in the second special figure suspension information, see FIG. 88(c)). It is determined whether or not there is the second special figure reservation information displayed in (2nd special figure reservation information that is always displayed in the third mode, second special figure reservation information that does not change the hold). Here, when there is the big hit second special figure reservation information in which the final aspect is displayed in the third aspect, the sub CPU 102a moves to the process of step S3014, and the final aspect is displayed in the third aspect. If there is no second special figure reservation information in step S3013, the process proceeds to step S3013.

In step S3012, the sub CPU 102a includes, in the previously stored second special figure reservation information, second special figure reservation information (starting mouth winning award designation command=E3H0AH) corresponding to a reach loss (reach loss). Determine whether or not. Here, the sub CPU 102a proceeds to the process of step S3013 when the second special figure reservation information corresponding to the reachable loss is present, and moves to the process of step S3013, and when the second special figure hold information corresponding to the reachable loss is not present, the step S3014 is performed. Move to processing.

In step S3013, the sub CPU 102a determines, in the third mode, the final aspect of the second special figure reservation image corresponding to the current start mouth winning instruction command (second special figure hold information), and specifies the start mouth winning instruction of this time. The special figure reserved image final mode information indicating the third mode is set (stored) in the second special figure reserved image final mode information storage area of the sub RAM 102c corresponding to the command, and the processing of this time is ended. When the special figure reserved image final mode information of the third mode is set in the second special figure reserved image final mode information storage area of the sub RAM 102c, in step S1506, the second special figure reserved image display mode is set to the third mode. A special figure holding effect control command indicating that the special mode is displayed is generated.

In step S3014, the sub CPU 102a determines, by lottery, the final aspect of the second special figure hold image corresponding to the current start mouth prize designation command (second special figure hold information), and responds to this start mouth prize designation command. The special figure reserved image final mode information of the final mode determined by lottery is set (stored) in the second special figure reserved image final mode information storage area of the sub RAM 102c, and the process proceeds to step S3015. There are two types of targets for the lottery in step S3014: the second mode and the fourth mode (special mode in the second special figure reservation information, see FIG. 88(d)).

Next, in step S3015, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the result of the final mode lottery in step S3014 indicates that the fourth mode has been won. Here, if the result of the lottery in the final mode indicates that the fourth mode has been won, the sub-CPU 102a proceeds to the process of step S30016, and the result of the lottery in the final mode wins the fourth mode. If it is not indicated (when the result of the lottery in the final mode indicates that the third mode is won), the process of this time is ended.

In step S3016, the sub CPU 102a makes a scenario determination of the special figure holding effect related to the present starting opening winning award designation command.

In the scenario determination of the special figure holding effect, the sub CPU 102a compares the random number for prefetching effect pattern determination stored in step S1304-2 with the special figure holding effect scenario determination table to change the display mode of the special figure holding image. To decide.

The sub CPU 102a determines, in the scenario determination of the special figure suspension effect, in the scenario determination of the special figure suspension effect, the starting mouth winning designation command of this time, the final aspect of the special figure reserved image determined in step S3007 or step S3014, and Based on the final aspect of the special figure reservation image and the counter value (=special figure reservation number) of the special figure reservation effect counter, the special figure reservation effect scenario determination table used in the determination is selected.

In step S3017, the sub CPU 102a stores special figure holding effect scenario information (see FIGS. 56 to 57) indicating the special figure holding effect scenario determined in step S3016 in the special figure holding effect scenario information storage area of the sub RAM 102c. ..

In step S3018, the sub CPU 102a sets the current counter value of the special figure holding effect counter to the preread special figure holding effect counter provided in the sub RAM 102c as the execution count (Z1) of the preread special figure holding effect, and the prefetch The special figure holding effect determination process is ended, and the process is returned to the prefetching effect process. The prefetch special figure holding effect counter constitutes a counting means for controlling the special figure protection drawing effect according to the special mode.
After step S3018, the same processing as S1304-4 shown in FIG. 41 is executed.

According to the gaming machine Y using the fifth example of the look-ahead special figure hold effect determination process described above, the second mode (special in the first special figure hold information is set for the predetermined first special figure hold information). When the first special figure reservation image of aspect 1) is displayed, it is stored before the predetermined first special figure suspension information and displayed in the first aspect (normal mode in the first special figure suspension information) When the reach is generated due to the first special map hold information, the jackpot is always won by the first special map hold information where the reach occurs, so the effect of changing the hold display based on the result of the preliminary judgment is provided. It is possible to sufficiently enhance the effect of use.

Further, when the second special figure reservation image of the fourth aspect is displayed with respect to the predetermined second special figure reservation information, the third special figure reservation information is stored prior to the predetermined second special figure reservation information, and the third special figure reservation information is stored. When a reach occurs due to the second special figure hold information displayed in the mode (normal mode in the second special figure hold information), the jackpot is surely won by the second special figure hold information where the reach has occurred. The effect produced by using the effect of changing the hold display based on the result of the preliminary determination can be sufficiently enhanced.

In the first and second embodiments and their modified examples, the “big hit 7R”, “big hit 4R”, “big hit 1R”, and “time saving 50G” are used as the probability change notification timing and the non-probability change notification time. , "1G after the end of time saving", "50G after the end of jackpot", "101G after the end of jackpot" were used, but it is possible to use other timings as the probable and inaccurate change notification timings. is there.

Further, in the first and second embodiments and their modifications, the probability change notification time or the non-probability change notification time is determined due to the reception of the special effect symbol designating command, but due to the reception of the starting mouth winning designation command. The probability change notification time or non-probability change notification time may be determined.

Furthermore, in the first and second embodiments and their modified examples, a limited period such as one round during a big hit is used as a period for performing the probability variation notification and the non-certain variation notification. It is also possible to determine only the start of and to continue the probability change notification and the non-probability change notification until the next big hit.

Furthermore, in the first and second embodiments and their modifications, the probable and non-probable variation characters are used as the probabilistic notification and the nonprobable variation notification methods. It is possible to apply various methods such as changing the number, and notifying by voice.

Furthermore, although the first and second embodiments and the modifications thereof are applied to the pachinko gaming machine, they can be applied to various types such as a ball-and-ball gaming machine.
Furthermore, the combination of the constituent elements in the first and second embodiments and the modified examples thereof is not limited to the above-described combination, and various kinds of application are possible.

Y gaming machine 21 1st starting opening 21a 1st starting opening detection sensor 22 2nd starting opening 22a 2nd starting opening detection sensor 23 1st big winning opening 23a 1st big winning opening detection sensor 24 2nd big winning opening 24a 2nd Special winning opening detection sensor 71 First image display device 72 Second image display device 101 Main control board 102 Production control board 105 Image control board

Claims (1)

An operating means that can be operated by the player and that can vibrate,
Determination means for determining whether or not to execute a special game advantageous to the player,
And a production control means for executing a variation production according to the determination result of the determination means,
The effect control means,
It is possible to execute a notice effect that causes an effective period to occur during the variable effect and expects execution of the special game in accordance with the operation of the operation means during the effective period,
The variation effect includes a specific variation effect that is a second effect period after the first effect period,
When the specific variation effect is executed,
A game machine characterized in that it is possible to vibrate the operation means at a predetermined timing when the operation means is not operated in the first effect period.