JP2021003197A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of enhancing fun of a performance.SOLUTION: A game machine 1 includes a performance accessory 7 operable from an initial position to an advanced position. It can execute a gimmick predictive performance during variation display of a special pattern. In the gimmick predictive performance, when the performance accessory 7 is not operating to an advanced position, gimmick predictive images 81, 82 for suggesting a position and a shape of the performance accessory 7 operated to the advanced position are displayed. The performance accessory 7 is operated to the advanced position after displaying the gimmick predictive images 81, 82 for suggesting a position and a shape of the performance accessory 7.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 10

Description

The present invention relates to a game machine that determines whether or not to execute a special game and executes an effect based on the determination result.

In the conventional game machine, when it is determined whether or not the game ball wins a prize at the starting port and the special game is executed, the special symbol display shows the determination result after the special symbol is variablely displayed. The symbol is stopped and displayed. In the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, in a predetermined image display device, the decorative symbol is variablely displayed with the start of the variable display of the special symbol, and the determination result is shown as the special symbol is stopped and displayed. The decorative pattern is stopped and displayed in the mode.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2014-183903

By the way, in the conventional game machine, there is room for improvement in terms of improving the interest of the production.

Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a game machine capable of improving the interest of the production.

The present invention has adopted the following configuration in order to solve the above problems.
The gaming machine according to one aspect of the present invention is a determination means for determining whether or not to execute a special game advantageous to the player based on a movable body capable of operating from an initial position to a specific position and the establishment of a starting condition. The effect control means is provided with a special symbol display means for displaying the special symbol in a variable manner and then stopping and displaying a special symbol indicating a determination result of the determination unit, and an effect control means for controlling the effect during the variable display. Can display a suggestion image suggesting the position of the movable body operated at the specific position on the image display means when the movable body is not operated at the specific position, and after displaying the suggestion image. The movable body is operated at the specific position.

Further, the gaming machine according to one aspect of the present invention determines whether or not to execute a special game advantageous to the player based on the movable body changing from the first state to the second state and the establishment of the starting condition. The determination means is provided, the special symbol display means for stopping and displaying the special symbol indicating the determination result of the determination means after the special symbol is variablely displayed, and the effect control means for controlling the effect during the variable display. The effect control means can display a suggestion image suggesting the shape of the movable body in the second state on the image display means when the movable body is not in the second state, and the movable body can be displayed after the suggestion image is displayed. The body may be transformed into the second state.

Further, the gaming machine according to one aspect of the present invention determines whether or not to execute a special game advantageous to the player based on the movable body capable of operating from the initial position to the specific position and the establishment of the starting condition. The effect is provided with a determination means, a special symbol display means for displaying a special symbol in a variable manner and then stopping and displaying a special symbol indicating a determination result of the determination unit, and an effect control means for controlling an effect during the variable display. The control means provides a suggestion image suggesting the position of the movable body operated at the specific position and the shape of the movable body at the specific position when the movable body is not operated at the specific position. It can be displayed on the image display means, and the movable body may be operated at the specific position after the suggestion image is displayed.

According to the present invention, it is possible to improve the interest of the production.

Schematic front view of game machine 1 This is an example of a gimmick effect that operates the effect object 7. Explanatory drawing for explaining an example of effect button 26 Enlarged view of display 4 in FIG. A block diagram showing a configuration example of a control device included in the game machine 1. Explanatory drawing for explaining special symbol determination Explanatory drawing for explaining an example of the variation pattern of the 1st special symbol in a normal game state Explanatory drawing for explaining an example of the fluctuation pattern of the 2nd special symbol in a high probability state and a non-time saving state. A block diagram showing a configuration example of the main RAM 103 and various information stored in the main RAM 103. Explanatory drawing for explaining an example of gimmick sign production Explanatory drawing for explaining an example of a gimmick production following a gimmick sign production Explanatory drawing for explaining an example of the production suggesting the start (or development to the next stage) of the gimmick sign production Explanatory drawing for explaining the aspect of the ticket image 60 This is an example of the display position of the ticket image 60. Explanatory drawing for explaining the determination ratio between the number of times the ticket effect (look-ahead) and the ticket effect (corresponding) are executed and the activation timing in the case of a big hit. Explanatory drawing for explaining the determination ratio between the number of times the ticket effect (look-ahead) and the ticket effect (corresponding) are executed and the activation timing in the case of loss. It is a time chart for explaining the start pattern of the ticket production (look-ahead). Explanatory drawing for explaining the ticket production (look-ahead) start pattern determination table Explanatory drawing for explaining a specific example in the case where one ticket image 60 is stocked in the 1st look-ahead effect pattern. Explanatory drawing for explaining a specific example in the case where one ticket image 60 is stocked in the 2nd look-ahead effect pattern. Explanatory drawing for explaining a specific example that the 2nd look-ahead effect pattern may be accompanied by the change of hold icon 54 Explanatory drawing for explaining start pattern of ticket production (corresponding) First explanatory diagram for explaining a specific example in the case where one ticket image 60 is stocked in the start pattern. Second explanatory diagram for explaining a specific example in the case where one ticket image 60 is stocked in the start pattern. Explanatory drawing for explaining a specific example in the case where a plurality of ticket images 60 of a stock form are stocked at a ticket stock position 602 at the same time Explanatory drawing for explaining a specific example in the case where the ticket image 60 of the stock aspect is newly stocked in the state that a plurality of the ticket images 60 of the stock aspect are stocked at the same time. Explanatory drawing for explaining a specific example of deriving the ticket image 60 of the activation mode of FIG. 13 (B) (a) using the ticket image 60 of the stock aspect. Following FIG. 27, an explanatory diagram for explaining a specific example of deriving the ticket image 60 of the activation mode of FIGS. 13 (B) and 13 (b) using the ticket image 60 of the stock mode. Following FIG. 28, an explanatory diagram for explaining a specific example of deriving the ticket image 60 of the activation mode of FIGS. 13 (B) and 13 (c) using the ticket image 60 of the stock mode. Following FIG. 29, an explanatory diagram for explaining a specific example of deriving the ticket image 60 of the activation mode of FIGS. 13 (B) and 13 (d) using the ticket image 60 of the stock mode. Following FIG. 30, an explanatory diagram for explaining a specific example from the time when the gimmick sign images 81 and 82 start moving toward coalescence and the time when the effecting object 7 completes the operation to the advance position. Explanatory drawing for explaining the flow of production after the gimmick production is completed Explanatory drawing for explaining an example of the challenge BONUS effect which is executed when any of the jackpot symbols A to C is stopped and displayed and the set of symbols other than the 7 symbols is stopped and displayed. Explanatory drawing to explain an example of the challenge BONUS production following FIG. Explanatory diagram for explaining the flow of fluctuation effect in boost mode Flow chart showing an example of timer interrupt processing executed on the game control board 100 Detailed flowchart of switch processing in step S2 of FIG. Detailed flowchart of the first start port switch process in step S21 of FIG. 37. Detailed flowchart of the second start port switch process in step S22 of FIG. 37. Detailed flowchart of special symbol processing in step S3 of FIG. Detailed flowchart of the jackpot determination process in step S309 of FIG. 40 Detailed flowchart of the fluctuation pattern determination process in step S310 of FIG. 40. Detailed flowchart of the large winning opening opening control process in step S7 of FIG. Flow chart showing an example of timer interrupt processing executed on the effect control board 130 Detailed flowchart of command reception processing in step S10 of FIG. Detailed flowchart of the hold command reception process in step S13 of FIG. 45. Detailed flowchart of the fluctuation start command reception process in step S15 of FIG. A flowchart showing an example of timer interrupt processing executed on the image / acoustic control board 140. A flowchart showing an example of timer interrupt processing performed on the lamp control board 150.

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

[Rough configuration example of game machine 1]
First, a schematic configuration of the game machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 9. Here, FIG. 1 is a schematic front view of the game machine 1. As illustrated in FIG. 1, the game machine 1 includes a game board 2 provided with accessories related to winning and determination, and a frame member 3 for supporting and fixing the game board 2. The frame member 3 supports a transparent glass plate arranged in parallel with the game board 2 at a predetermined interval, and the glass plate and the game board 2 form a game area 10 in which the game ball can flow down. Has been done.

When the player grasps the handle 20 and rotates the lever 21 clockwise, the game ball stored in the upper plate 28 is guided to the launching device (not shown), and the hitting force according to the rotation angle of the handle 20 is used. It is fired into the game area 10. A game nail, a windmill, or the like (not shown) is provided in the game area 10, and the launched game ball is guided to an upper position in the game area 10 and comes into contact with the game nail, the windmill, or the like. It falls along the game board 2 while changing the moving direction. The launch of the game ball is temporarily stopped by the player operating the stop button 22.

The upper plate 28 stores game balls and prize balls supplied to the launching device. Below the upper plate 28, a lower plate 29 for storing prize balls is provided. When the player operates the take-out button 23 arranged close to the lower plate 29, a part of the lower surface of the lower plate 29 is opened, and the game balls collected in the lower plate 29 are arranged below the lower plate 29. It falls into a box (not shown).

When the player performs a so-called "left-handed hit" in which the handle 20 is kept rotated at a small rotation angle, the game ball is launched with a relatively weak hitting force. In this case, the game ball flows down the left side area in the game area 10 as illustrated by the arrow 31. On the other hand, when the player performs a so-called "right-handed hit" in which the handle 20 is maintained in a state of being rotated at a large rotation angle, the game ball is launched with a relatively strong hitting force. In this case, the game ball flows down the right side area in the game area 10 as illustrated by the arrow 32.

The passage path of the left-handed game ball is provided with a first starting opening 11a and three ordinary winning openings 14 as accessories related to winning and determination. In addition, in the passage path of the right-handed game ball, the first starting port 11b, the second starting port 12, the large winning opening 13, the normal winning opening 14, the gate 16, and the electric tulip 17 are used as accessories related to winning and judging. , And a small winning opening 19 is provided. Therefore, when the player strikes right, basically, the game ball does not win the first starting port 11a.

The game balls launched into the game area 10 flow down along the game board 2, and the first start ports 11a and 11b (hereinafter collectively referred to as "first start port 11") and the second start port 12 , A large winning opening 13, a normal winning opening 14, and a small winning opening 19 can be entered to win a prize. As a result, a predetermined number of prize balls according to the winning points are paid out to the upper plate 28 or the lower plate 29. The game balls that did not win the prize are discharged from the game area 10 through the discharge port 18.

The first starting port 11a and the second starting port 12 are starting ports that are always open. The first starting port 11b is a starting port that is opened only when the electric tulip 17 as an ordinary electric accessory is operating. The electric tulip 17 is arranged close to the first starting port 11b and has a pair of blade members. The electric tulip 17 has a closed posture in which a pair of blade members close the first starting port 11b (see the solid line in FIG. 1) and an open posture in which the first starting port 11b is opened (see the broken line in FIG. 1). It is configured so that the posture can be changed.

The electric tulip 17 in the present embodiment is provided to gather the game balls flowing down the right side region in the game region 10 to the first starting port 11b when the electric tulip 17 is in the open posture. When the electric tulip 17 is in the open position (that is, while the first starting port 11b is open), most of the game balls are gathered at the electric tulip 17 in the process of flowing down the right region in the game region 10 to start the first. Enter the mouth 11b. Therefore, while the first starting opening 11b is open, the game ball rarely enters the second starting opening 12 (or the small winning opening 19) provided below the first starting opening 11b. When the electric tulip 17 is in the closed posture (that is, while the first starting port 11b is closed), the game ball cannot enter the first starting port 11b. Therefore, while the first starting port 11b is closed, the game ball does not enter the first starting port 11b in the process of flowing down, so that the ball can enter the second starting port 12 (or the small winning opening 19). is there.

In the present embodiment, the first starting port 11b is normally closed by the electric tulip 17 in a closed posture. When the game ball passes through the gate 16, the prize ball is not paid out, but it is determined whether or not to open the first starting port 11b. In the following description, the determination executed on the condition that the game ball passes through the gate 16 is referred to as "ordinary symbol determination". When the normal symbol determination is performed, the normal symbol is displayed in a variable manner on the normal symbol display 45 (see FIG. 4), and then the normal symbol indicating the determination result of the normal symbol determination is stopped and displayed. The normal symbols that are displayed as stopped include a normal symbol that indicates that the first starting port 11b is opened and a normal symbol that indicates that the first starting port 11b is not opened. When the normal symbol indicating that the first starting port 11b is opened is stopped and displayed, the operation of the pair of blade members of the electric tulip 17 maintaining the open posture for a predetermined time and then returning to the closed posture is performed a predetermined number of times. On the other hand, when the normal symbol indicating that the first starting port 11b is not opened is stopped and displayed, the electric tulip 17 remains in the closed posture and does not enter the open posture.

The probability that the first start port 11b is determined to be opened by the normal symbol determination includes a time saving state (for example, 1/1) and a non-time saving state (for example, 1/256) having a lower probability than the time saving state. .. The fluctuation time of the normal symbol in the present embodiment is the same regardless of whether it is in the time-saving state or the non-time-saving state (for example, 0.4 seconds). The time during which the electric tulip 17 is controlled to the open posture (that is, the opening time of the first starting port 11b) is longer in the time-saving state than in the non-time-saving state. Specifically, for example, when the normal symbol indicating that the first starting port 11b is to be opened is displayed as a stop in the time saving state, the first starting port 11b is opened once for 5 seconds. Further, for example, when the normal symbol indicating that the first starting port 11b is to be opened is displayed as a stop in the non-time saving state, the first starting port 11b is opened once for 0.2 seconds. If the player continues to hit right while the time is set to a short time, the first start opening 11b is opened for most of the time and the ball enters the second start opening 12 (or the small winning opening 19). There is almost no. On the other hand, even if the player continues to hit right while the non-time saving state is set, the first starting port 11b does not open for most of the time, and even if it does, it closes immediately. Become a posture. Therefore, when the non-time saving state is set, it is possible to insert the game ball into the second starting opening 12 (or the small winning opening 19). In addition, by making the fluctuation time of the normal symbol longer in the non-time saving state than in the time saving state, the second starting port 12 (in the non-time saving state) compared to the time saving state. Alternatively, the game ball may be easily inserted into the small winning opening 19). For example, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol in the time saving state may be 0.4 seconds, and the fluctuation time of the normal symbol in the non-time saving state may be 25 seconds.

In the game machine 1, when the game ball passes through the first starting port 11 and wins a prize, or when the game ball passes through the second starting port 12 and wins a prize, a jackpot game (special game) advantageous to the player is performed. Whether or not to execute is determined. In the following description, the determination executed on the condition that the game ball is won in the first starting port 11 is called "first special symbol determination", and is executed on the condition that the game ball is won in the second starting port 12. Judgment is called "second special symbol judgment". In addition, these judgments are collectively called "special symbol judgment".

In the present embodiment, "big hit" and "loss" are prepared in advance as the determination result of the first special symbol determination. In addition, "big hit", "miss", and "small hit" are prepared in advance as the determination result of the second special symbol determination. If it is a big hit, a big hit game is played. The jackpot game is realized by opening the jackpot 13 which is normally closed by the plate (specifically, operating the plate). By having the big prize opening 13 win a game ball during the big hit game, the player can obtain more prize balls than when the big hit game is not performed. There are multiple types of jackpot games, and the ratio of jackpot games (specifically, jackpot games related to jackpot symbols A or D, which will be described later) in which the player can get the most prize balls is determined by the first special symbol. The second special symbol judgment is higher than that of. Therefore, the player wants to be a big hit by performing the second special symbol determination rather than the first special symbol determination.

The probability of being determined to be a big hit by the special symbol determination includes a low probability state (for example, about 1/319) and a high probability state (for example, about 1/45) having a higher probability than the low probability state. The gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment is initially set to a low probability state and a non-time saving state (so-called normal gaming state). Then, when the jackpot game (the normal game state as the game state) is executed, it is set to one of the following three game states at the end of the game. If the big hit game is not executed (that is, even if the determination result of the special symbol determination is a loss or a small hit), the game state does not change, so that the game state remains the normal game state.
・ High probability state and non-time saving state ・ High probability state and time saving state ・ Low probability state and time saving state (so-called time saving game state)

In the present embodiment, when the high probability state and the non-time saving state or the high probability state and the time saving state are set, the game is controlled in this gaming state until a very large number of special symbol determinations (for example, 10000 times) are performed. Therefore, in fact, the game state is not changed until the next jackpot game is started. In addition, when it is set to the high probability state and the non-time saving state, or the high probability state and the time saving state, and even if the special symbol determination is performed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times), it is not determined that the jackpot game is executed even once. , The normal gaming state may be set with the stop display of the special symbol at the predetermined number of times. Further, when the high probability state and the non-time saving state or the high probability state and the time saving state are set, the game state may not be changed until the next big hit game is started.

In the present embodiment, when the time-saving game state is set, for example, even if the special symbol determination is performed 100 times, if it is not determined that the jackpot game is executed even once, the stop display of the 100th special symbol is accompanied. It is set to the normal game state.

The jackpot game is performed when the determination result of the special symbol determination is a jackpot. If it is lost, the jackpot game will not be played. In the case of a small hit, the big hit game is not performed as in the case of a loss. The small hit is the same as the loss in that the big hit game is not performed in this way, and the small hit can be said to be a kind of loss. If it is lost, the player cannot get the prize ball at all. In the case of a small hit, it is preconfigured so that the player can obtain some prize balls, although the number is smaller than that when the big hit game is not performed. Specifically, in the case of a small hit, a small hit game is executed. The small hit game is realized by opening the small winning opening 19 (specifically, operating the plate) which is normally closed by the plate. The time during which the small winning opening 19 is opened is shorter than the opening time of the large winning opening 13 during the jackpot game (for example, from the opening of the small winning opening 19 until 0.5 seconds have elapsed). Therefore, the number of game balls that can be won in the small winning opening 19 during the small hit game is smaller than the number of game balls that can be won in the large winning opening 13 during the big hit game (for example, 10 on average). In this embodiment, the number of prize balls for each prize of the game ball is larger in the large prize opening 13 than in the small winning opening 19. In the present embodiment, the player can make the small winning opening 19 win an average of two game balls during the small hit game, and for example, about 20 prizes are awarded by performing the small hit game. You can get a ball. As will be described in detail later, in the present embodiment, when the second special symbol determination is performed regardless of the gaming state, the small hit game is performed with a relatively high probability (for example, about 1 / 1.5) (FIG. 6 (FIG. 6). See B-1) and (B-2)).

As described above, in the present embodiment, when the second start port 12 is set to the time saving state, the game ball cannot be won, and the game ball is in the non-time saving state (and the low probability state or the high probability state). Sometimes a game ball can be won in the second starting port 12. That is, as the effect mode, the game ball cannot be won in the second starting port 12 except in the normal mode and the boost mode.

Here, when the special symbol determination is performed, the special symbol indicating the determination result of the special symbol determination is stopped and displayed after the special symbol is variablely displayed on the display 4 (described later). In the present embodiment, the length of the variation time of the special symbol when the second special symbol determination is performed is set in advance so as to be significantly different depending on the gaming state. Specifically, the fluctuation time of the special symbol when the second special symbol determination is performed is relative regardless of whether it is a big hit or not in the low probability state and the non-time saving state (boost mode as the effect mode). Very long (eg 3 minutes). Compared with this fluctuation time, the fluctuation time of the special symbol when the first special symbol determination is performed in the low probability state and the non-time saving state (normal mode as the effect mode) is shorter. In the low probability state and the non-time saving state, the player can aim at the second starting port 12 so that the second special symbol determination is performed, but considering the length of the fluctuation time of the special symbol, This is not very realistic. Therefore, in the low probability state and the non-time saving state, the player basically does not aim at the second starting port 12, but strikes left at the first starting port 11a. When left-handed, the game ball does not win the second starting port 12 in the passage path of the right-handed game ball. Therefore, in the low probability state and the non-time saving state, the small hit game is basically not performed.

Further, the fluctuation time of the special symbol when the second special symbol determination is performed is relatively very short in the high probability state and the non-time saving state as compared with the case of the low probability state and the non-time saving state. This fluctuation time is about the same as the fluctuation time of the special symbol when the first special symbol determination is performed in the high probability state and the non-time saving state. Therefore, in the high probability state and the non-time saving state, the player does not aim at the first starting port 11a but makes a right-handed hit aiming at the second starting port 12. As a result, if the game ball wins the second starting port 12, the small hit game will be performed frequently. For this reason, the boost mode is an advantageous state for the player as compared with other production modes because the prize balls can be frequently obtained by the small hit game even if the big hit game is not executed.

The opening time of the small winning opening 19 in the small hit game is not limited to the above-mentioned time as long as it is 1.8 seconds or less, and may be any length. Further, if the total opening time of the small winning openings 19 during the small hit game is 1.8 seconds or less, the small winning openings 19 may be opened a plurality of times during the small hit game. Further, in the small hit game, the large winning opening 13 may be opened instead of the small winning opening 19.

The ordinary winning opening 14 is always open like the first starting opening 11a and the second starting opening 12, and is a winning opening in which a predetermined number of winning balls are paid out by winning a game ball. In addition, unlike the first starting opening 11 and the like, even if the game ball wins in the normal winning opening 14, the determination is not made.

In the game machine 1 of the present embodiment, for example, except during the jackpot game, when the game is controlled in the normal game state, the effect is performed in the effect mode called the normal mode. Further, when the game is controlled in the high probability state and the time saving state, or the time saving game state, the effect is performed in the effect mode called the common special mode. Then, when the game is controlled in a high probability state and a non-time saving state, the production is performed in the production mode called the boost mode. When shifting from the time-saving gaming state to the normal gaming state, the special mode is switched to the normal mode immediately before the transition to the normal gaming state (for example, 0.5 seconds before the 100th special symbol is stopped and displayed). Each effect mode can perform different forms of effect. As an example, in the special mode, it is possible to display a remaining number suggestion image that suggests the remaining number of special symbol determinations that can be executed in the current gaming state. Such suggestion of the remaining number of times is not made in the normal mode and the boost mode. The player can recognize the current production mode from the production mode and use it to grasp the current game state.

In the present embodiment, a mode notification effect for notifying the effect mode corresponding to the game state of the transition destination is performed during the jackpot game. For example, in the case of shifting to the high probability state and the non-time saving state, the mode notification effect starts from the round game during the opening period of the large winning opening 13 (described later with reference to FIG. 34). Further, the mode notification effect starts from the start of the ending period provided at the end of the jackpot game, for example, in the case of shifting to the high probability state and the time saving state, or the time saving game state (even if it starts during the round game). Good). In either case, the mode notification effect ends before the end of the jackpot game. With the end of the mode notification effect, the mode is switched to the effect mode corresponding to the game state of the transition destination, and then the jackpot game ends.

[Structure example of the production means of the game machine 1]
As illustrated in FIGS. 1 and 5, the game machine 1 has a liquid crystal display device, a directing accessory 7, a speaker 24, a board lamp 25, a star lamp 8, and a frame lamp as various effects. 37 is provided.

The display screen (hereinafter, referred to as "liquid crystal screen 5") of the liquid crystal display device (which may be an EL display device or the like) is an image display device that displays various effects images. The liquid crystal display device is provided on the back side (that is, the rear side) of the game machine 1 with respect to the game board 2, and can be visually recognized through the opening formed in the game board 2. As shown in FIG. 1, the liquid crystal screen 5 is provided at a position that is easily visible to the player. On the liquid crystal screen 5, for example, the icon 53, the decorative symbol 55, the small symbol, the fourth symbol (not shown), a CG or animation character, an item, or the like is displayed.

The icon 53 is an image for notifying that the special symbol is being displayed in a variable manner. The icon 53 is an image displayed with the start of the variable display of the special symbol. The icon 53 of the present embodiment starts fading out with the start of the stop display of the special symbol, and is completely erased during the stop display of the special symbol. The icon 53 of the present embodiment is basically displayed in white. Here, in the present embodiment, blue, green, red, and rainbow colors are used as colors suggesting high or low possibility of becoming a big hit (hereinafter, referred to as "reliability"). Each color is easy to be used in the case of a big hit and difficult to be used in the case of a loss in the order described above. The iridescent color is used only when the reliability is 100% and it is a big hit, and it is not used when it is a loss. The icon 53 may be displayed in the above color other than white when it is a big hit or when it is lost and the fluctuation time of the special symbol is relatively long. In the following description, the white icon 53 is referred to as the icon 53 in the normal mode, and the icon 53 in the above color other than white is referred to as the icon 53 in the special mode.

The decorative symbol 55, the small symbol, and the fourth symbol are images that are variablely displayed in synchronization with the variable display of the special symbol. The decorative symbol 55 includes a symbol representing any number from 1 to 9. In the present embodiment, the three decorative symbols 55 (and the three small symbols) start the variable display with the start of the variable display of the special symbol, and the three decorative symbols 55 (and the three small symbols) start the variable display with the start of the stop display of the special symbol. (Three small symbols) are displayed as a stop (referred to as "main stop"). The determination result of the special symbol determination is notified by the combination of the three numbers. The combination of the decorative symbols 55 to be stopped and displayed is the same as the combination of the small symbols.

The fourth symbol is expressed in color, and is displayed in a variable manner in synchronization with the decorative symbol 55 (and the special symbol), and then stopped and displayed at the same time as the decorative symbol 55 (and the special symbol). The combination will be described in detail later, but the combination of the stop-displayed decorative symbol 55 (and the small symbol) and the color of the fourth symbol has the same content as the judgment result of the special symbol determination suggested by the stop-displayed special symbol. Is notified. In the variable display of the fourth symbol, for example, the fourth symbol of "red", "blue", and "yellow" is in the same order of red → blue → yellow → red → ... For a certain period of time (for example, 0. It is realized by displaying each (for 2 seconds). Even if the variable display of the fourth symbol is realized by switching the display and non-display of the fourth symbol of a predetermined color (for example, blue) at regular time intervals (for example, every 0.2 seconds) and blinking it. Good.

In addition to FIG. 2, the notation of small symbols is omitted for the purpose of making the drawings easier to see. Further, the fourth symbol is omitted in all drawings. However, the small symbol and the fourth symbol are always displayed in front of the other images at a position that is not hidden by the effect 7 except during the jackpot game. Therefore, it does not disappear or the visibility does not deteriorate. On the other hand, the decorative symbol 55 may be superimposed and displayed on the back side of another image so that it cannot be seen, or it may be hidden by the effector 7. In addition, the decorative symbol 55 may be partially or completely hidden regardless of whether or not the special symbol is variablely displayed.

FIG. 2 is an example of a gimmick effect for operating the effect object 7. The effect character 7 of the present embodiment is composed of an effect character 7L provided on the left side when the game machine 1 is viewed from the front side, and an effect character 7R provided on the right side. The production accessory 7L represents the left side with the letters "departure" in half vertically, and the production accessory 7R represents the right side with the letters "departure" in half vertically (see FIG. 2 (A)). The effecting object 7 is provided between, for example, the back surface of the game board 2 and the liquid crystal screen 5, and is movably configured with respect to the game board 2. When the effector 7 of the present embodiment is not operating, the effector 7 is arranged at an initial position above the liquid crystal screen 5. At the initial position, it is difficult for the player to see the effect 7 (see FIG. 2B). When it is time to operate the production accessory 7, the production accessory 7 moves downward while rotating from the initial position toward the center of the liquid crystal screen 5 by the driving force of the production accessory motor 71, and the liquid crystal screen 5 It is arranged in front of (see FIGS. 2C to 2F). The effecting accessory 7L in the present embodiment operates symmetrically with the effecting object 7R with the center of the left and right sides of the game machine 1 as the target axis. The directing accessory 7L may operate independently of the directing accessory 7R. When the production accessory 7L and the production accessory 7R are combined, the characters "departure" are displayed (see FIG. 2 (F)). The position where the production accessory 7L and the production accessory 7R are united is called an "advancement position". The effect accessory 7 is used for various effects by operating between the initial position and the advance position. In the present embodiment, as illustrated in FIGS. 2 (B) to 2 (F), the effect of operating the effect 7 from the initial position to the advanced position is called a gimmick effect. The gimmick effect can be executed based on the determination result of the special symbol determination (specifically, by a random number lottery based on whether or not it is a big hit and the type of fluctuation time of the special symbol). The gimmick effect is likely to be executed in the case of a big hit or a loss and the fluctuation time of the special symbol is relatively long. Therefore, it can be said that the gimmick production has a relatively high reliability.

The directing accessory 7 is formed of a translucent synthetic resin material. The effect 7 is used for various effects by causing a plurality of built-in light emitting elements (one type of panel lamp 25) to emit light in a plurality of colors or a single color (see FIG. 2A). The effect 7 of the present embodiment emits light in a color suggesting high or low reliability, or emits light in a light emitting color not suggesting high or low reliability synchronized with the effect performed on the liquid crystal screen 5.

In the present embodiment, when a directing means having a plurality of light emitting elements built-in is made to emit rainbow colors like the directing accessory 7, each light emitting element is made to emit seven colors (specifically, red, orange, yellow, green, Light blue, blue, and purple) are emitted at the same time to emit light in rainbow colors as a whole.

The effect character 7 may represent any character (for example, the model name of the game machine 1) or a pattern. Further, the effecting object 7 may be provided between the front surface of the game board 2 and the glass plate, for example, and may be visible to the player regardless of the presence or absence of operation. In this case, it is possible to enhance the effect of the effect regardless of the presence or absence of the operation by the decoration applied to the effect 7 and the light emission of the effect 7.

The speaker 24 outputs music, voice, sound effects, and the like in synchronization with or asynchronously with the effect of displaying the image performed on the liquid crystal screen 5, and performs the effect by sound.

The board lamp 25 is a general term for a plurality of light emitting elements (for example, full-color LEDs) provided on the game board 2. The board lamp 25 of the present embodiment includes a small winning opening lamp (not shown) and a plurality of (or even one) light emitting elements (see FIG. 1) built in the star lamp 8. The small winning opening lamp is composed of one (s) one (s) light emitting elements provided around the small winning opening 19. In the present embodiment, the periphery of the small winning opening 19 is made of a transparent member. The light of the small winning opening lamp passes through the transparent member and is visible to the player. The small winning opening lamp of the present embodiment is turned off in the production mode other than the boost mode (the game state is a high probability state and a non-time saving state). In the boost mode, the small winning opening lamp is emitted to notify that the mode is in the boost mode. Specifically, for example, the small winning opening lamp emits light at the timing when the game ball wins the small winning opening 19 released as a small hit by the second special symbol determination during the boost mode. In the present embodiment, the small winning opening lamp emits white light for a predetermined time (for example, 0.3 seconds) for each winning. By visually recognizing the light of the small winning opening lamp, the player can recognize that the game ball can be won in the small winning opening and that it is in the boost mode.

The star lamp 8 is made of a translucent synthetic resin material and is formed in a star shape (see FIG. 1). The star lamp 8 of the present embodiment is fixed to the front side of the frame member 3 by a support member extending from the upper end of the game board 2 to the upper front surface of the frame member 3. In the present embodiment, the light emitting element built in the star lamp 8 is turned off in the production mode other than the boost mode as in the small winning opening lamp. In boost mode, it emits light in multiple colors or a single color to notify that it is in boost mode. It should be noted that the small winning opening lamp can emit light according to the winning of the game ball, whereas the star lamp 8 can emit light regardless of whether or not the game ball has won a prize. In the present embodiment, during the jackpot game, the star lamp 8 is emitted at the timing of notifying the transition to the boost mode (described later with reference to FIG. 34). As a result, it is possible to notify the shift to the boost mode by the star lamp 8 that notifies the boost mode. The small winning opening lamp is different from the star lamp 8 in that it does not emit light during the big hit game and cannot notify the transition to the boost mode.

The star lamp 8 is not limited to the immovable one. The star lamp 8 may be movable up / down / left / right, or may be rotated and vibrated, for example, as it emits light. Further, for example, the characters "boost" may be written on the surface of the star lamp 8. This suggests to the player that the star lamp 8 is a directing means strongly associated with the boost mode.

The star lamp 8 may be provided anywhere in the game machine 1. For example, it may be provided at a position on the side of the liquid crystal screen 5 in the game board 2, or may be provided on the frame member 3.

The frame lamp 37 is a general term for a plurality of light emitting elements (for example, full-color LEDs) provided on the frame member 3. The frame lamp 37 includes, for example, a left side lamp provided on the left side of the frame member 3, a right side lamp provided on the right side of the frame member 3, a center lamp provided between the two speakers 24, and a game. It is composed of a button lamp built in the effect button 26 (see FIG. 3) that can be operated by a person.

FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram for explaining an example of the effect button 26. The effect button 26 of the present embodiment is provided on the frame member 3, and the player can input operation information by operating (for example, pressing) the effect button 26. In the game machine 1, the effect may be performed according to the operation of the effect button 26. The effect button 26 has a normal state in which the upper surface thereof is substantially the same height as the upper surface of the frame member 3, and a protrusion whose upper surface protrudes upward by a predetermined height (for example, 10 cm) with respect to the upper surface of the frame member 3. It is configured to allow control to change its height from state to state. The effect button 26 can be operated regardless of the height controlled between the normal state and the protruding state.

Further, the frame member 3 of the present embodiment is provided with an effect key 27 for the player to perform a selection operation or a cursor movement (see FIG. 3). The effect key 27 is a so-called cross key, and includes an up key, a down key, a left key, and a right key. The effect key 27 is used for adjusting the amount of light of the liquid crystal screen 5, the panel lamp 25, and the frame lamp 37, or is used for adjusting the volume of the speaker 24.

[Configuration example of display 4]
FIG. 4 is an enlarged view of the display 4 in FIG. The display 4 mainly displays information related to the special symbol determination and the normal symbol determination, and as illustrated in FIG. 4, the first special symbol display 41, the second special symbol display 42, and the first It is configured to include a special symbol hold indicator 43, a second special symbol hold indicator 44, a normal symbol indicator 45, a normal symbol hold indicator 46, a game state indicator 47, a round indicator 48, and the like.

When the first special symbol determination is performed, the first special symbol display 41 changes and displays the special symbol, and then stops and displays the special symbol indicating the determination result of the first special symbol determination, thereby determining the first special symbol. Notifies the judgment result of. When the second special symbol determination is performed, the second special symbol display 42 displays the special symbol in a variable manner and then stops and displays the special symbol indicating the determination result of the second special symbol determination to determine the second special symbol. Notifies the judgment result of. In the following description, the special symbol displayed on the first special symbol display 41 is referred to as a "first special symbol", and the special symbol displayed on the second special symbol display 42 is referred to as a "second special symbol". In the present embodiment, as special symbols, a jackpot symbol indicating a big hit, a small hit symbol indicating a small hit, and a lost symbol indicating a loss are prepared in advance. The first special symbol includes jackpot symbols A to C and a lost symbol (see FIG. 6 (C)). In addition, the second special symbol includes a big hit symbol D to F, a small hit symbol, and a lost symbol. In addition, unlike the second special symbol, the first special symbol does not have a small hit symbol (that is, the small hit probability is 0%).

The jackpot symbols A and D are jackpots in which the player can obtain the most prize balls in the present embodiment. The jackpot symbols A and D have 10 rounds (the number of rounds) during the jackpot game (hereinafter referred to as "10R"), and are in boost mode immediately after the jackpot game (note that the game state has a high probability). It is a big hit that shifts to a state and a non-time saving state (see FIG. 6 (C)). In the present embodiment, when the jackpot symbol A or D is stopped and displayed, the decorative symbol 55 indicating any of the numbers 1 to 9 is displayed in doublet (for example, a combination of 444 symbols). The stop display is displayed on the screen 5.

The jackpot symbols B and E are jackpots that shift to a special mode (a high probability state and a short time state as a game state) immediately after the jackpot game. The jackpot symbols C and F are jackpots that shift to the special mode (the game state is a low probability state and a time saving state) immediately after the jackpot game. The jackpot symbols B and C are 4R jackpots, and the jackpot symbols E and F are 2R jackpots. In the present embodiment, when the jackpot symbol B or C is stopped and displayed, the decorative symbol 55 indicating a number other than 7 is stopped and displayed on the liquid crystal screen 5 in doublet. Further, when the jackpot symbol E or F is stopped and displayed, the decorative symbol 55 of a predetermined combination (a combination of loose stitches: for example, 821) so that the left and right of the three are not the same is liquid crystal. The stop display is displayed on the screen 5.

In the present embodiment, the 7 symbol alignment means that the jackpot symbol A (or D) (see the column of "combination of decorative symbols to be stopped and displayed" in FIG. 6 (C)). In the present embodiment, the symbol alignment indicating a number other than 7 is stopped even if any of the jackpot symbols A to C is stopped and displayed so that the boost mode can be shifted even from the symbol alignment indicating a number other than 7. It is preset so that it can be displayed. When the decorative symbol 55 (and small symbol) showing a number other than 7 is stopped and displayed, the jackpot symbol A can be switched to the boost mode via the jackpot game, and the jackpot symbol A is not the jackpot game. Cannot switch to boost mode via.

In the present embodiment, even if the symbols showing numbers other than 7 are aligned, which of the jackpot symbols A to C is uniquely determined by the combination of the decorative symbol 55 (and the small symbol) and the fourth symbol. Notify to. For example, when the jackpot symbol A is stopped and displayed, it is notified that the jackpot symbol A is a jackpot symbol A when the symbols showing numbers other than 7 are aligned and the fourth symbol is stopped and displayed in "red". In addition, it is notified that it is a jackpot symbol B by having all the symbols showing numbers other than 7 and stopping and displaying the fourth symbol in "blue". In addition, it is notified that it is a jackpot symbol C by having all the symbols showing numbers other than 7 and stopping and displaying the fourth symbol with "yellow". The fourth symbol is an image that is displayed smaller toward the edge of the liquid crystal screen 5, and is an image that is less noticeable than the decorative symbol 55 (and the small symbol). Therefore, even if the type of jackpot is notified by the combination of the decorative symbol 55 and the fourth symbol, it is difficult for the player to notice. The fourth symbol may be realized by a light emitting element (for example, a full-color LED) provided near the right side of the liquid crystal display device 5. This light emitting element may be used as the fourth symbol by lighting it in the above color at the same time as the stop display of the decorative symbol 55, and the type of jackpot may be uniquely notified.

In the present embodiment, when the jackpot symbols A to D are stopped and displayed, a predetermined condition is set during 1R (in the present embodiment, the number of winning balls to the big winning opening 13 reaches 10 or is large. The large winning opening 13 is opened until 29.5 seconds have passed since the winning opening 13 was opened). When the jackpot symbols A to D are stopped and displayed, the opening time of the jackpot 13 in 1R is sufficient for the player to win 10 game balls in the jackpot 13. When the jackpot symbol E or F is stopped and displayed, the conditions different from the above are met during 1R (in this embodiment, the number of winning balls to the jackpot 13 reaches 10 or the jackpot 13 is The large winning opening 13 is opened until 2.5 seconds have passed since it was opened. When the jackpot symbol E or F is stopped and displayed, the opening time of the big winning opening 13 in 1R is relatively short, and the player can win at most 4 game balls in the big winning opening 13 in 1R. Although there are, 10 game balls cannot be won. Therefore, the prize ball obtained in the 2R round game performed by stopping and displaying the jackpot symbols E or F is the prize obtained in the 1R round game performed by stopping and displaying the jackpot symbols A to D. Less than a sphere. That is, the jackpot symbols E and F are substantially 0R jackpots. When the jackpot symbols A to F are stopped and displayed, the opening time of the jackpot 13 in 1R is not limited to the above-mentioned time, but is a predetermined arbitrary time (specifically, 29.5 seconds or less). It may be a time exceeding 1.8 seconds).

When the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed, the decorative symbol 55 in a combination (for example, 171) in which the decorative symbol 55 in the center becomes 7 is displayed on the liquid crystal screen 5. In the present embodiment, the small hit is notified by stopping and displaying the fourth symbol of "yellow" together with the decorative symbol 55 (and the small symbol) of the combination for notifying the small hit. When the lost symbol is stopped and displayed, the decorative symbol 55 is displayed in a combination (for example, 434, 513, etc.) that does not show either a big hit or a small hit. In the present embodiment, the loss is notified by stopping and displaying the fourth symbol of "yellow" together with the decorative symbol 55 (and the small symbol) of the combination for notifying the loss.

The first special symbol hold indicator 43 displays the number of holds for the first special symbol determination (hereinafter, referred to as "special 1 hold number"). The second special symbol hold indicator 44 displays the number of holds for the second special symbol determination (hereinafter, referred to as "special 2 hold number"). In the present embodiment, the hold icon 54 and the hold number (not shown) are displayed on the liquid crystal screen 5 so that the player can easily understand the hold number. The hold icons 54 are displayed side by side in the order in which they are held by the number of holds (up to four in this embodiment). The hold icon 54 is basically displayed in white. Then, in the case of a big hit or a loss and the fluctuation time of the special symbol is relatively long, among the colors suggesting high or low reliability (specifically, blue, green, red, and rainbow colors). Any hold icon 54 is likely to be displayed. In the following description, the white hold icon 54 is referred to as a hold icon 54 in a normal mode, and the hold icon 54 in the above color other than white is referred to as a hold icon 54 in a special mode.

The hold number is an image displayed in the same manner regardless of whether it is a big hit or not, and the number of holds is indicated by a number in synchronization with the display of the first special symbol hold indicator 43 and the second special symbol hold indicator 44. .. Like the decorative symbol 55, the hold icon 54 is hidden or invisible in other images. On the other hand, since the reserved numbers are always displayed in front of the other images like the small symbols, they are not obscured by the other images and the visibility is not deteriorated.

When the normal symbol determination is performed, the normal symbol display 45 notifies the determination result of the normal symbol determination by displaying the normal symbol in a variable manner and then stopping and displaying the normal symbol indicating the determination result of the normal symbol determination. The normal symbol hold indicator 46 displays the number of holds for normal symbol determination. The game status display 47 displays the game status at the time when the power of the game machine 1 is turned on. The round display 48 is basically turned off, and displays the number of rounds of the jackpot game according to the stop display of the jackpot symbol on the first special symbol display 41 or the second special symbol display 42. To do. The round display 48 does not turn on and remains off in response to the stop display of the lost symbol or the small hit symbol.

[Outline of the configuration of the control device of the game machine 1 and various determinations performed by the game machine 1]
A configuration example of the control device included in the game machine 1 and an outline of various determinations performed by the game machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 5 to 9. FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing a configuration example of a control device included in the game machine 1. FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the special symbol determination. FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram for explaining an example of the variation pattern of the first special symbol in the normal gaming state. FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram for explaining an example of the fluctuation pattern of the second special symbol in the high probability state and the non-time saving state. FIG. 9 is a block diagram showing a configuration example of the main RAM 103 and various information stored in the main RAM 103.

On the back surface side of the game board 2, in addition to a ball tank for storing game balls sent to the upper plate 28 or the lower plate 29, a control device for controlling the operation of the game machine 1 is provided. As illustrated in FIG. 5, the control device of the game machine 1 comprehensively directs the production based on the game control board 100 that controls the progress of the game such as various determinations and the transmission of commands, and the commands received from the game control board 100. It is composed of an effect control board 130 for controlling the effect, an image / sound control board 140 for controlling the effect by images and sounds, a lamp control board 150 for controlling the effect by various lamps and the effect 7 and the like. The configuration of the control device is not limited to this, and for example, the effect control board 130, the image / sound control board 140, and the lamp control board 150 may be composed of one board.

[Structure example of game control board 100]
As illustrated in FIG. 5, the game control board 100 includes a main CPU 101, a main ROM 102, a main RAM 103, and a random number circuit 104. The main CPU 101 performs various arithmetic processes related to the determination and the number of prize balls to be paid out based on the program or the like stored in the main ROM 102. The main RAM 103 is used as a storage area for temporarily storing various data used by the main CPU 101 when executing the program, or as a work area for data processing or the like. The random number circuit 104 generates, for example, a jackpot random number used for determining a jackpot, a loss, or a small hit.

The game control board 100 includes a first start port switch 111, a second start port switch 112, an electric tulip control unit 113, a gate switch 114, a large winning opening switch 115, a small winning opening switch 116, and a large winning opening control unit 117. The small winning opening control unit 118, the normal winning opening switch 119, and the indicators 41 to 48 constituting the indicator 4 are connected. Since the game machine 1 of the present embodiment has two first starting ports 11a and 11b, it is provided with two first starting port switches 111. However, in FIG. 5, the first starting port switch 111 is provided. Is written only one. Further, although four ordinary winning opening switches 119 are actually provided, only one ordinary winning opening switch 119 is shown in FIG.

The first start port switch 111 detects that the game ball has won a prize in the first start port 11, and outputs the detection signal to the game control board 100. The second start port switch 112 detects that the game ball has won a prize in the second start port 12, and outputs the detection signal to the game control board 100. The electric tulip control unit 113 opens and closes the first starting port 11b by operating an electric solenoid connected to a pair of blade members of the electric tulip 17 so as to be drive-transmissible in response to a control signal from the game control board 100. To do. The gate switch 114 detects that the game ball has passed through the gate 16 and outputs the detection signal to the game control board 100. The large winning opening switch 115 detects that the game ball has won a prize in the large winning opening 13, and outputs the detection signal to the game control board 100. The small winning opening switch 116 detects that the game ball has won a prize in the small winning opening 19, and outputs the detection signal to the game control board 100. The large winning opening control unit 117 opens and closes the large winning opening 13 by operating an electric solenoid connected to a plate that closes the large winning opening 13 so as to be drive-transmitted, based on a control signal from the game control board 100. To do. The small winning opening control unit 118 opens and closes the small winning opening 19 by operating an electric solenoid connected to a plate that closes the small winning opening 19 so as to be drive-transmitted, based on a control signal from the game control board 100. To do. The normal winning opening switch 119 detects that the game ball has won the normal winning opening 14, and outputs the detection signal to the game control board 100.

When the main CPU 101 of the game control board 100 receives a detection signal from the first starting port switch 111, the second starting port switch 112, the large winning opening switch 115, the small winning opening switch 116, or the normal winning opening switch 119, , The payout control board (not shown) is instructed to pay out a predetermined number of prize balls according to the place where the game ball is won, and the number of prize balls to be paid out is managed based on the information from the payout control board. Although detailed description is omitted, the payout control board supplies the game balls to the upper plate 28 or the lower plate 29 by controlling the drive motor that sends out the game balls from the ball tank.

The main CPU 101 acquires "various random numbers for special symbol determination" as acquisition information at the timing when the detection signal from the first start port switch 111 is input, and uses the acquired various random numbers to perform the first special symbol determination. Execute. Further, various random numbers for special symbol determination are acquired at the timing when the detection signal from the second start port switch 112 is input, and the second special symbol determination is executed using the acquired various random numbers.

In the present embodiment, for example, a jackpot random number, a symbol random number, a variable pattern random number, and a reach random number are used as "various random numbers for determining a special symbol". The jackpot random number is a random number for determining whether it is a jackpot, a loss, or a small hit. The symbol random number is a random number for determining the type of the jackpot symbol when it is determined to be a jackpot. In the present embodiment, the combination of the number of rounds of the jackpot game and the game state immediately after the end of the jackpot game is different for each jackpot symbol (see FIG. 6C). Therefore, the symbol random number can be said to be a random number for determining the type of jackpot. The variation pattern random number is a random number for determining the variation time, which is the time from the start of the variation display of the special symbol to the stop display in the mode showing the determination result of the special symbol determination. In the present embodiment, since the pattern in which the special symbol is variablely displayed (hereinafter referred to as “variable pattern”) differs for each variable time, the variable pattern random number can be said to be a random number for determining the variable pattern. When determining the fluctuation pattern when the reach random number is determined to be lost, the fluctuation pattern group for loss exceeding a specific number of seconds (for example, 13.5 seconds) and the fluctuation pattern group other than the fluctuation pattern group (that is, the specific number of seconds or less) It is a random number for selecting from which of the fluctuation pattern group for loss) the fluctuation pattern is determined.

Further, the main CPU 101 acquires a normal symbol random number at the timing when the detection signal from the gate switch 114 is input, and executes the normal symbol determination using the acquired normal symbol random number. The ordinary symbol random number is a random number for determining whether or not to open the first starting port 11b, and is, for example, a random number generated by using a random counter provided in the main RAM 103. When the main CPU 101 acquires the ordinary symbol random number, whether or not the acquired ordinary symbol random number matches the determination value assigned to the determination result that the first starting port 11b is opened as the determination value to be compared with the ordinary symbol random number. It is determined whether or not to open the first starting port 11b based on the above.

In this embodiment, the jackpot random number is generated by using the random number circuit 104, and various random numbers for determining a special symbol other than the jackpot random number are generated by software using a random counter provided in the main RAM 103. In the present embodiment, the case where the game control board 100 includes one random number circuit 104 will be described. However, the game control board 100 includes a plurality of random number circuits, and the random number circuit is used for determining a special symbol other than the jackpot random number. Various random numbers may be generated. For example, the game control board 100 includes a 16-bit random number circuit for generating a jackpot random number, an 8-bit random number circuit for generating a symbol random number, and an 8-bit random number circuit for generating a variation pattern random number. , An 8-bit random number circuit for generating a reach random number may be provided. The 16-bit random number circuit independently updates the hardware random number in the numerical range of 0 to 65535, and the 8-bit random number circuit updates the hardware random number in the numerical range of 0 to 255 independently.

Various determination values for comparison with various random numbers for special symbol determination are stored in advance in the main ROM 102. For example, in the main ROM 102, a jackpot determination table (not shown) in which the determination value to be compared with the jackpot random number is pre-assigned to any one of "big hit", "small hit", and "loss" is stored in advance. ing. For example, the main CPU 101 uses the acquired jackpot random number and the jackpot determination table to determine whether the determination result of the jackpot determination (see FIG. 41) is a jackpot, a small hit, or a loss. It is decided before the judgment result of is notified. When the jackpot random number matches the determination value assigned to the jackpot, the main CPU 101 determines that it is a jackpot.

Specifically, in the present embodiment, "0 to 65535" is set as a determination value to be compared with the jackpot random number. For example, in the jackpot determination table used for the first special symbol determination for the low probability state, "0 to 204" is assigned to "big hit" and "205 to 65335" is assigned to "loss". It is assigned (ie, jackpot probability about 1/319; see FIG. 6 (A-1)). Further, in the jackpot determination table used for the first special symbol determination for the high probability state, "0 to 1449" is assigned to "big hit", and "1450 to 65335" is assigned to "loss". Assigned (ie, jackpot probability about 1/45; see FIG. 6 (A-2)). In the case of the first special symbol determination, there is no "small hit" regardless of the game state.

In the jackpot judgment table used for the second special symbol judgment for the low probability state, "0 to 204" is assigned to "big hit" and "255 to 22535" is assigned to "small hit". "22536 to 65535" is assigned to "loss" (that is, the jackpot probability is about 1/319. See FIG. 6 (B-1)). Further, in the big hit judgment table used for the second special symbol judgment for the high probability state, "0 to 1449" is assigned to "big hit", and "1450 to 22535" is assigned to "small hit". Is assigned, and "22536 to 65535" is assigned to "loss" (that is, the jackpot probability is about 1/45. See FIG. 6 (B-2)). As illustrated in FIGS. 6 (B-1) and 6 (B-2), when the second special symbol determination is performed, "small hit" is performed with the same probability (for example, about 1 / 1.5) regardless of the gaming state. It becomes.

Further, for example, in the main ROM 102, a "design determination table" (not shown) and a "big hit variation pattern table" (not shown) are stored in advance as tables to be used when a jackpot is determined. The "symbol determination table" is a table in which a determination value to be compared with a symbol random number is pre-assigned to any one of a plurality of jackpot symbols. For example, the main CPU 101 determines the type of the jackpot symbol based on which of the jackpot symbols the determined value assigned to the jackpot symbol matches the acquired symbol random number after determining the jackpot.

In the present embodiment, a "small hit symbol determination table" (not shown) and a "small hit variation pattern table" (not shown) are stored in advance as tables to be used when a small hit is determined. When determining the small hit symbol, the main CPU 101 determines the small hit symbol to which the determination value to be compared with the symbol random number is assigned by referring to the "small hit symbol determination table" as in the case of determining the big hit symbol. To do. Further, as a table to be used when it is determined that the table is lost, a "reach determination table" (not shown) and a "variation pattern table for loss" (not shown) are stored in advance.

Specifically, in the present embodiment, "0 to 99" is set as a determination value to be compared with the symbol random number (see FIG. 6C). In the symbol determination table (design determination table for the first starting port) used for the first special symbol determination, "0 to 29" is assigned to the jackpot symbol A (determination ratio 30%), and the jackpot symbol B "30 to 64" is assigned to the jackpot symbol C (decision rate 35%), and "65 to 99" is assigned to the jackpot symbol C (decision rate 35%). Further, in the symbol determination table (design determination table for the second starting port) used for the second special symbol determination, "0 to 39" is assigned to the jackpot symbol D (decision ratio 40%), and the jackpot. "40 to 64" is assigned to the symbol E (decision ratio 25%), and "65 to 99" is assigned to the jackpot symbol F (decision ratio 35%).

In the "big hit fluctuation pattern table", "small hit fluctuation pattern table", and "loss fluctuation pattern table", the acquired fluctuation pattern random number matches any of the judgment values to be compared with the fluctuation pattern random number. It is a table for determining one fluctuation pattern from a plurality of fluctuation patterns based on.

The "reach determination table" is a table for determining whether or not to select a fluctuation pattern from a group of fluctuation patterns for loss that exceeds a specific number of seconds (for example, 13.5 seconds). Whether or not to select a variation pattern from a group of variation patterns for loss exceeding a specific number of seconds (for example, 13.5 seconds) based on which of the determination values included in the reach determination table the acquired reach random number matches. Is determined. In the present embodiment, as the number of holdings at the time of executing the special symbol determination increases, the ratio of selecting the fluctuation pattern from the fluctuation pattern group for loss exceeding a specific number of seconds (hereinafter, referred to as “reach ratio”) becomes smaller. It is set in advance (see FIG. 6 (D)).

Specifically, for example, when "0 to 99" is preset as a determination value for comparison with the reach random number, and when the number of pending special symbol determinations at the time of executing the special symbol determination is 0 to 1 (hereinafter, (Also referred to as “hold 0 to 1”), “0 to 14” is assigned to the determination result of determining from the loss fluctuation pattern group exceeding a specific number of seconds. In addition, "15 to 99" is assigned to the determination result of determining from a group other than the above fluctuation pattern group (that is, the reach ratio is 15%, see FIG. 6D). In addition, the reach ratio is 5% when the number of pending special symbol determinations at the time of executing the special symbol determination is 2 or more. The reach ratio may be the same regardless of the gaming state, or may differ depending on the gaming state (for example, depending on whether it is a low probability state or a high probability state).

In the present embodiment, the player is required to play a left-right split game in order to enhance the fun. In the present embodiment, if the length of the variation pattern between the first special symbol and the second special symbol in the same game state (that is, the same production mode) is significantly different in order to allow the player to play the left and right strikes separately. I'm letting you. As illustrated in FIG. 7, in the present embodiment, fluctuation patterns A1 to A21 are prepared in advance as jackpot fluctuation patterns of the first special symbol for the normal gaming state. Further, as fluctuation patterns for losing the first special symbol for the normal gaming state, fluctuation patterns H1 to H14 exceeding a specific number of seconds and fluctuation patterns H15 to H17 having a specific number of seconds or less are prepared in advance. Although detailed description is omitted, the variation pattern of the second special symbol for the normal gaming state is prepared in advance so as to be relatively much longer than the variation pattern of the first special symbol for the normal gaming state. (For example, a variation pattern of 3 minutes). Therefore, when the player is controlled to the normal gaming state, the player strikes left at the first starting port 11a.

As illustrated in FIG. 8, the fluctuation patterns A31 to A34 are the fluctuation patterns for the jackpot of the second special symbol for the high probability state and the non-time saving state (the effect mode is the boost mode), and the fluctuation patterns are the fluctuation patterns for the small hit. K1 and K2 are prepared in advance. Further, as fluctuation patterns for loss of the second special symbol for the high probability state and the non-time saving state, fluctuation patterns H31 to H35 exceeding a specific number of seconds and fluctuation patterns H36 and H37 having a specific number of seconds or less are prepared in advance. In the present embodiment, when the game is controlled in the high probability state and the non-time saving state, the fluctuation time of the second special symbol is relative as compared with the case of the normal gaming state, the high probability state and the time saving state, and the time saving gaming state. Very short. In the present embodiment, the fluctuation pattern of the first special symbol in the high probability state and the non-time saving state has the same length of fluctuation time as the fluctuation pattern of the second special symbol in the high probability state and the non-time saving state. Therefore, in the high probability state and the non-time saving state, the player does not aim at the first starting port 11a but makes a right-handed hit aiming at the second starting port 12.

Further, although detailed description is omitted, in the present embodiment, the variation pattern of the second special symbol for the high probability state and the time saving state (the effect mode is the special mode) is the first special symbol for the high probability state and the time saving state. The fluctuation pattern and the length of the fluctuation time are about the same. Further, the variation pattern of the second special symbol for the time-saving gaming state (the effect mode is the special mode) has the same length of variation time as the variation pattern of the first special symbol for the time-saving gaming state. However, in the case of a high probability state and a time saving state, or a time saving gaming state, it is basically impossible to win a game ball in the second starting port 12. Even if the player hits the right side aiming at the second starting port 12, the game balls are gathered by the electric tulip 17 in the open posture and enter the first starting port 11b.

Although detailed description is omitted, in the present embodiment, in the jackpot variation pattern table, the longer the variation time of the special symbol, the more judgment values are compared with the variation pattern random numbers in any game state. Assigned. Therefore, in the case of a big hit, it is easy to determine a fluctuation pattern in which the fluctuation time of the special symbol is relatively long. Further, in the fluctuation pattern table for loss, the shorter the fluctuation time of the special symbol, the more judgment values to be compared with the fluctuation pattern random number are assigned. Therefore, in the case of loss, it is easy to determine a fluctuation pattern in which the fluctuation time of the special symbol is relatively short, and it is difficult to determine a fluctuation pattern in which the fluctuation time of the special symbol is relatively long. In the present embodiment, in the variation pattern table for small hits, the same number of judgment values to be compared with the variation pattern random numbers are assigned regardless of the variation time of the special symbol. In the case of a small hit, the fluctuation time of the special symbol may be easily determined to be a relatively short fluctuation pattern, or may be easily determined to be a long fluctuation pattern.

In the present embodiment, the variation effect pattern corresponding to the variation pattern determined by the main CPU 101 is determined by the sub CPU 131 of the effect control board 130. The variable effect pattern is the basis (scenario) of the composition of the "variable effect". Here, the "variable effect" is an effect based on the result of the special symbol determination, and is a general term for the effect executed from the time when the special symbol starts the variable display to the time when the special symbol is stopped and displayed.

In the variation effect, the variation display of the decorative symbol 55 is started, and the decorative symbol 55 on the left is "temporarily stopped display", for example, before all the decorative symbols 55 are stopped and displayed. The "temporary stop display" is a display mode in which the display position of the decorative symbol 55 is slightly moved so as to sway in the vertical direction with almost no change, or slight enlargement and reduction are repeated. After the temporary stop display of the decorative symbol 55 on the left, if the decorative symbol on the right is temporarily stopped and displayed with a number different from that of the decorative symbol 55 being temporarily stopped, the reach is not established. On the other hand, when the left and right decorative symbols 55 are temporarily stopped and displayed with the same number, the reach is established. In the present embodiment, among the variable effects, the effects executed during the display of the decorative symbol 55 in the reach established state are collectively referred to as the reach effects. The reach effect of the present embodiment includes an effect executed in a state where the decorative symbol 55 in the reach established state is temporarily hidden. The reach effect is likely to be executed in the case of a big hit or a loss and the fluctuation time of the special symbol is relatively long. For this reason, the reach production is a production with relatively high reliability, and is a production that is expected to be a big hit.

In the case of loss variation patterns and variation patterns H33 and H34 for loss of a specific number of seconds (for example, 13.5 seconds) or less, variation effect patterns in which reach effect cannot be executed are determined. In this case, along with the stop display of the lost symbol, the decorative symbol 55 of the loose stitch (for example, 425) is stopped and displayed on the liquid crystal screen 5. Further, in the case of a loss pattern other than the fluctuation patterns H33 and H34 for a loss exceeding a specific number of seconds, a fluctuation effect pattern capable of executing the reach effect is determined. In this case, along with the stop display of the lost symbol, the decorative symbol 55 of the reach lost eye (for example, 434) is stopped and displayed.

In the case of a jackpot, the type of variation pattern that can be determined differs depending on the type of jackpot symbol in this embodiment. Specifically, for example, in the case of the jackpot symbols A to D (FIG. 6 (C)), the reach pattern is determined in addition to the fluctuation pattern A33, and the reach effect can be executed regardless of the variation pattern (that is, through the reach effect). The rate of big hit notification is 100%). In the case of the jackpot symbols E and F, the fluctuation pattern A33 is determined, and the reach effect cannot be executed. In addition, the reach effect may be always executed corresponding to the fluctuation pattern A33. In this case, along with the stop display of the jackpot symbol E or F, the decorative symbol 55 having a reach loss eye predetermined as a combination indicating the jackpot symbol E or F may be stopped and displayed.

(Configuration example of main RAM 103)
FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a configuration example of the main RAM 103 in the game control board 100 and various information stored in the main RAM 103. As illustrated in FIG. 9, the main RAM 103 includes a determination storage area 1030, a first reserved storage area 1031, a second reserved storage area 1032, a third reserved storage area 1033, a fourth reserved storage area 1034, and a first. A reserved storage area 1035, a second reserved storage area 1036, a third reserved storage area 1037, and a fourth reserved storage area 1038 are provided.

The determination storage area 1030 is a storage area in which various information used for the special symbol determination is stored when the special symbol determination is actually executed. The first reserved storage area 1031 to the fourth reserved storage area 1034 is a storage in which various information related to the first special symbol determination is stored in order from the first reserved storage area 1031 each time a game ball wins a prize in the first starting port 11. The area. The first reserved storage area 1035 to the fourth reserved storage area 1038 is a memory in which various information related to the second special symbol determination is stored in order from the first reserved storage area 1035 each time a game ball wins a prize in the second starting port 12. The area.

For example, even if a game ball wins in the first start port 11 or the second start port 12 when the special symbol is displayed in a variable manner or during the big hit game (or during the small hit game), the special symbol judgment or the special symbol is displayed. The fluctuation display cannot be performed immediately. Under such a situation, the main CPU 101 stores various information related to the special symbol determination in the hold storage areas 1031 to 1038 as information indicating the hold of the special symbol determination. On the other hand, when the special symbol is not displayed in a variable manner, the special symbol determination is not held, and the big hit game (or the small hit game) is not in progress, the main CPU 101 inputs various random numbers acquired. Immediately after the game ball is stored in the first reserved storage area (1031 or 1035) corresponding to the winning opening, the game ball is shifted to the determination storage area 1030.

For example, when a game ball wins a prize in the first starting port 11 in a state where information is not stored in any of the first reserved storage areas 1031 to the fourth reserved storage area 1034, the first special symbol acquired by this winning is obtained. Various information related to the determination is stored in the first reserved storage area 1031 which is the highest level of the free entry. Further, for example, when a game ball wins a prize in the first starting port 11 with information stored in the first reserved storage area 1031 and the second reserved storage area 1032, the first special symbol determination acquired by this winning is performed. Such various information is stored in the third reserved storage area 1033, which is the highest level of free entries.

Further, for example, "preliminary determination information" is also stored in the reserved storage areas 1031 to 1038. In the present embodiment, when a game ball wins a prize at the starting port, a preliminary determination is made to determine whether or not the game is a jackpot prior to the special symbol determination based on the jackpot random number, the symbol random number, the reach random number, and the fluctuation pattern random number. This is done (step S2109 in FIG. 38, step S2209 in FIG. 39). The pre-judgment information is information obtained by pre-judgment, and is "winning start information", information indicating whether or not it is a big hit, information indicating the type of big hit symbol if it is a big hit, and if it is a small hit. Includes information indicating the type of the small hit symbol, information indicating the fluctuation pattern of the special symbol, information indicating the game state, and the like. The "winning start port information" is acquired when each random number stored in the same hold storage area wins a prize in any of the first start ports 11a, 11b, and the second start port 12. It is information indicating whether it was done. The pre-judgment information including this information is stored in the same reserved storage area as the jackpot random number or the like used for the pre-judgment.

When the information stored in the first reserved storage area 1031 is shifted to the determination storage area 1030 when the first special symbol determination is executed, the information stored in the entry lower than the second reserved storage area 1031 is 1. It is shifted up by entry. For example, when the information stored in the first reserved storage area 1031 is shifted to the determination storage area 1030 while the information is stored in each of the first reserved storage area 1031 to the third reserved storage area 1033, the first is The information stored in the 2 reserved storage area 1032 is shifted to the 1st reserved storage area 1031, and the information stored in the 3rd reserved storage area 1033 is shifted to the 2nd reserved storage area 1032.

Such information shift processing is also performed in the first reserved storage area 1035 to the fourth reserved storage area 1038 in which the information related to the second special symbol determination is stored. In the game machine 1 of the present embodiment, when both the first special symbol determination and the second special symbol determination are reserved, that is, information is stored in both the first reserved storage area 1031 and the first reserved storage area 1035. If so, the shift processing in the first reserved storage area 1035 to the fourth reserved storage area 1038 is prioritized prior to the shift processing in the first reserved storage area 1031 to the fourth reserved storage area 1034. Therefore, when the second special symbol determination is suspended, various information stored in the first reserved storage area 1035 is shifted to the determination storage area 1030. Further, when the second special symbol determination is not held, that is, when only the first special symbol determination is held, various information stored in the first reserved storage area 1031 is shifted. A configuration may be adopted in which the first special symbol and the second special symbol can be variablely displayed at the same time. In such a configuration, two determination storage areas 1030, one for determining the first special symbol and the other for determining the second special symbol, may be provided. In this case, the shift processing in the first reserved storage area 1031 to the fourth reserved storage area 1034 may be performed independently of the shift processing in the first reserved storage area 1035 to the fourth reserved storage area 1038.

[Structure example of effect control board 130]
As illustrated in FIG. 5, the effect control board 130 includes a sub CPU 131, a sub ROM 132, a sub RAM 133, an RTC (real time clock) 134, and a random number circuit 135. The sub CPU 131 performs arithmetic processing when controlling the effect based on the program stored in the sub ROM 132. The sub RAM 133 is used as a storage area for temporarily storing various data used by the sub CPU 131 when executing the program, or as a work area for data processing or the like. The RTC134 measures the current date and time (date and time).

The sub CPU 131 sets the production contents of various effects based on the special symbol determination, the normal symbol determination, the preliminary determination information, the game information related to the jackpot game, etc. transmitted from the game control board 100. For example, the effect content to be set may be determined by a lottery using various "random numbers for effect control" for determining the effect content. Further, the sub CPU 131 may accept the input of the operation information from the effect button 26 or the effect key 27 and set the effect content according to the operation information. The sub CPU 131 transmits a command instructing the execution of the effect according to the set effect content to the image / sound control board 140 and the lamp control board 150.

The “random number for effect control” is, for example, a random number that is appropriately updated in the random number circuit 135 when the timer interrupt process (described later) by the effect control board 130 is not performed. In the game machine 1 of the present embodiment, the random number circuit 135 is used to generate a random number for effect control, so that the processing load of the sub CPU 131 is reduced as compared with the case where the sub CPU 131 generates a random number.

Note that the sub CPU 131 may perform random number update processing for appropriately updating various effect control random numbers by using, for example, a loop count or the like in which "1" is added each time the effect control board 130 performs timer interrupt processing.

[Configuration example of image / acoustic control board 140]
The image / audio control board 140 controls the image display of the liquid crystal screen 5 and the effect sound output control of the speaker 24. As illustrated in FIG. 5, the image / sound control board 140 includes a general CPU 141, a VDP (Video Display Processor) 142, an acoustic DSP (Digital Signal Processor) 143, a control ROM 144, and a control RAM 145. It also includes an audio ROM, SDRAM, CGROM, and VRAM (all not shown).

The general CPU 141 transmits the image data stored in the CG ROM to the VDP 142 based on various tables such as a program stored in the control ROM 144, a display list creation table, a command received from the effect control board 130, and the like. Give instructions to display. This instruction is mainly given by the output of the display list.

Here, the display list is composed of a group of commands for instructing the execution of drawing on a frame-by-frame basis, and includes the type of image to be drawn, the position (coordinates) to draw the image, the display priority, the display magnification, and the rotation. It includes various parameters such as angle and transmittance. The display list creation table is a table used to create this display list.

The general CPU 141 also gives an instruction to the acoustic DSP 143 to output the acoustic data stored in the acoustic ROM from the speaker 24.

The control ROM 144 is composed of a mask ROM, and stores a control program of the control CPU 141 and a display list generation program for generating a display list.

The control RAM 145 is used as a storage area for temporarily storing various data used by the control CPU 141 when executing the program, or as a work area for data processing or the like.

The CGROM stores the effect data necessary for executing the effect associated with the variable display of the special symbol, the effect associated with the jackpot game, and the like. This CGROM is composed of a flash memory, EEPROM, EPROM, mask ROM, etc., and is composed of a collection of pixel information in a predetermined range of pixels (for example, 32 × 32 pixels), sprite data (one image data), and a plurality of image data. Movie data, etc., which consists of a collection of pixels, is compressed and stored. The pixel information is composed of color number information that specifies a color number for each pixel and an α value that indicates the transmittance of an image. Further, the CGROM stores the palette data or the like in which the color number information for designating the color number and the display color information for actually displaying the color are associated with each other without compression.

It should be noted that only a part of the image data stored in the CGROM may be compressed. Further, as a method for compressing movie data, various known compression methods such as MPEG4 can be used.

The VRAM is composed of an SRAM capable of writing and reading image data at high speed, and has a display list storage area, an expansion storage area, a frame buffer for a liquid crystal screen, and the like.

The display list storage area temporarily stores the display list output from the control CPU 141. The expanded storage area stores image data that has been decompressed after being read from the CGROM. The liquid crystal screen frame buffer is used for drawing and displaying the image data displayed on the liquid crystal screen 5. The frame buffer for the liquid crystal screen is a double buffer type memory having two buffers, and the next image data is drawn in the other buffer while the image data stored in one buffer is output for display. By doing so, the image data is drawn and displayed.

The VDP 142 decompresses the image data stored in the CGROM in a compressed state, and stores the decompressed image data in the expansion storage area. Further, the VDP 142 performs drawing processing on the liquid crystal screen frame buffer using the image data stored in the expansion storage area based on the display list stored in the display list storage area. Further, the VDP 142 generates an RGB signal as a video signal indicating the color of the image from the image data stored in the display frame buffer in the VRAM, and outputs the generated RGB signal to the liquid crystal screen 5.

The acoustic DSP 143 is connected to an acoustic ROM that stores various acoustic data related to music, audio, sound effects, etc., an SDRAM used as a work area for data processing by the acoustic DSP 143, and an amplifier. The acoustic DSP 143 reads the acoustic data corresponding to the instruction from the control CPU 141 from the acoustic ROM to the SDRAM, executes the data processing, and outputs the acoustic data after the data processing to the speaker 24 (via the amplifier). The amplifier adjusts the volume according to the instruction regarding the volume obtained from the control CPU 141 via the acoustic DSP 143, and outputs the acoustic data to the speaker 24. Although detailed description is omitted, for example, a production sound with a stereophonic effect such that the production sound can be heard from a position of a virtually formed sound source other than the position where the speaker 24 is installed, and a production without a stereophonic effect. Output the acoustic data corresponding to the sound.

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

[Configuration example of lamp control board 150]
As illustrated in FIG. 5, the lamp control board 150 includes a lamp CPU 151, a lamp ROM 152, and a lamp RAM 153. Based on the program stored in the lamp ROM 152, the lamp CPU 151 includes a light emitting element, a panel lamp 25 (star lamp 8, small winning opening lamp (not shown)), a frame lamp 37, and a directing accessory 7 included in the directing accessory 7. Performs arithmetic processing when controlling the effect accessory motor 71 for operating the effect button 26, the effect button motor 261 for operating the effect button 26, and the like. Further, when the effect button 26 or the effect key 27 is operated by the player, the lamp CPU 151 transmits an operation command for notifying the effect to the effect control board 130. Upon receiving the operation command, the effect control board 130 transmits a command for executing the effect to the image / sound control board 140 and the lamp control board 150 (hereinafter, referred to as "operation effect start command"). .. By receiving the operation effect start command, the image / sound control board 140 can execute the effect by images and sounds on the liquid crystal screen 5 and the speaker 24. Further, the lamp control board 150 can execute an effect of causing various lamps to emit light by receiving an operation effect start command.

In the lamp ROM 152, for example, a light emitting pattern for controlling light emission of each effect means and an operation pattern for controlling the operation of the effect button 26 and the effect accessory 7 are stored in advance. The light emission pattern data includes, for example, information indicating the type of lamp to be emitted, the light emission color, the light emission time, and the like. The lamp RAM 153 is used, for example, as a storage area for temporarily storing various data used when the lamp CPU 151 executes the program, or as a work area for data processing.

The lamp CPU 151 uses the effect control board 130 to provide data (hereinafter, may be referred to as “image / acoustic control data”) for designating the light emission pattern (and operation pattern) of the effect related to the start of each effect. It is received from the image / sound control board 140 via. For example, the lamp CPU 151 reads a light emission pattern (and an operation pattern) specified by the received data from the lamp ROM 152, temporarily stores (sets) it in the lamp RAM 153, and performs control based on the pattern. Thereby, for example, control is realized in which each effect means emits light or operates so as to be synchronized (or asynchronously) with the effect of displaying the image performed on the liquid crystal screen 5.

For example, the lamp CPU 151 receives light emission control based on the light emission pattern specified from the start of the variation effect in response to receiving data for designating the light emission pattern when the variation effect is started at the start timing of the variation effect. To execute. Further, for example, during the variable effect, data for designating the light emission pattern for the predetermined effect is received at the start timing of the predetermined effect (for example, reach effect), and the light emission specified with the start of the predetermined effect. Perform pattern-based emission control.

The light emission pattern (and operation pattern) for each effect is not limited to the configuration in which the lamp RAM 153 is stored in a different area prepared in advance for each effect. For example, one area in the lamp RAM 153 is one or more effects. It may be used as an area for storing a light emission pattern or an operation pattern.

Further, the data related to the image / sound control may be data for collectively designating the light emission patterns (and operation patterns) related to one or more effects. As an example, the lamp CPU 151 collectively specifies light emission patterns corresponding to a plurality of effects executed after the predetermined effect at the timing when a predetermined effect (for example, reach effect) is started during the variable effect. Is received, and the light emission control according to the designated light emission pattern may be started with the start of the predetermined effect. Further, as another example, the lamp CPU 151 sets the lamp RAM 153 with light emission patterns corresponding to all the effects executed during the current variation effect in response to receiving the data instructing the start of the variation effect. Therefore, the light emission control based on this light emission pattern may be performed during the variation effect.

The configuration of the game machine 1 described above with reference to FIGS. 1 to 9 is merely an example, and other configurations may be used. Further, the ratio described with reference to FIG. 6 is only an example, and any ratio may be used. Further, the fluctuation patterns illustrated in FIGS. 7 and 8 are examples, and any fluctuation pattern may be used.

[Gimmick sign production]
In the present embodiment, in order to raise the expectation that the gimmick effect is executed, the gimmick sign effect that displays the gimmick sign image related to the effect object 7 on the liquid crystal screen 5 is executed during the variable display of the special symbol. The gimmick sign image includes a gimmick sign image 81 that imitates the production role 7L and a gimmick sign image 82 that imitates the production role 7R (see FIG. 10 (E)). Both gimmick sign images imitate the appearance of the director 7 in the same direction as when it is in the advanced position when viewed from the front. The sizes of the gimmick precursor images 81 and 82 are almost the same as those of the directing characters 7L and 7R, respectively.

In the gimmick sign effect of the present embodiment, the gimmick sign images 81 and 82 can be displayed at the display positions of the first to third stages. The gimmick sign images 81 and 82 are displayed at the display position of the first stage at the start of the gimmick sign effect. The specific display mode will be described later with reference to FIG. 10, but in the first stage, the gimmick sign image 81 is displayed at the left end of the liquid crystal screen 5 (see FIG. 10A). Further, the gimmick sign image 82 is displayed at the right end of the liquid crystal screen 5 at the same time as the gimmick sign image 81 is displayed. As the stage goes up from the first stage to the third stage, the gimmick predictive images 81 and 82 are moved and displayed near the center of the liquid crystal screen 5 (see FIGS. 10B and 10C). The gimmick sign image 81 of the present embodiment is moved and displayed symmetrically with the gimmick sign image 82 about the center of the left and right of the liquid crystal screen 5 as a target axis.

For example, the gimmick predictive effect may be advanced (or started) with the establishment of reach (or started (see FIG. 28 (I))), or may be advanced (or started) according to the execution of the pseudo-continuous effect described later. ). In addition, the gimmick sign effect may be advanced in stages according to the operation of the effect button 26 during the operation promotion effect (see FIG. 30 (W)). The operation promotion effect is an effect in which whether or not the sub CPU 131 is executed by a random number lottery is determined. The operation promotion effect of the present embodiment is more likely to be executed in the case of a big hit than in the case of a loss. In the operation promotion effect, the player is urged to operate the effect button 26 by displaying the button image 90 and the gauge image 91 imitating the effect button 26 over a predetermined valid period. In the present embodiment, the button lamp emits white light during the valid period, and the button lamp is turned off except during the valid period. The validity period of this embodiment ends according to the operation. If no operation is performed during the valid period, the valid period ends at a predetermined valid period end timing (for example, when 3 seconds have elapsed from the start of the valid period). At the same time, the gimmick predictive effect of the same stage as the stage when the operation is performed during the valid period is started at the end timing of the valid period.

In the present embodiment, when the gimmick predictive effect develops to the third stage, it is determined that the gimmick effect is executed after that. That is, the gimmick predictive effect of the present embodiment can be developed to the third stage when the gimmick effect is executed, and cannot be developed to the third stage when the gimmick effect is not executed, and the first stage or the second stage. It ends with. The determination ratio determined as the final stage of the gimmick predictive effect when the gimmick effect is executed is set in advance so as to increase in the order of the first stage, the second stage, and the third stage. The determination ratio determined as the final stage of the gimmick predictive effect when the gimmick effect is not executed is set in advance so as to decrease in the order of the first stage and the second stage, and is not determined in the third stage. Thereby, in the present embodiment, it can be suggested that the gimmick effect may be executed depending on the display positions of the gimmick sign images 81 and 82. Here, the gimmick effect of the present embodiment is easy to be executed in the case of a big hit, and is difficult to be executed in the case of a loss. Therefore, the gimmick predictive effect of the present embodiment is more likely to develop to the third stage in the case of a big hit than in the case of a loss. That is, as a result, in the present embodiment, it is possible to suggest high or low reliability depending on the display position of the gimmick sign image.

The final stage of the gimmick sign production may be determined at different rates depending on whether or not it is a big hit. As an example, on the premise that the third stage is not decided as the final stage unless the gimmick production is executed, in the case of a big hit, it is easy to be decided as the final stage in the order of the first stage, the second stage, and the third stage, and it is lost. In this case, it may be difficult to determine the final stage in the order of the first stage, the second stage, and the third stage.

In the present embodiment, when the gimmick sign effect develops to the third stage, it is determined that the gimmick sign image 81 and the gimmick sign image 82 are united in the center of the screen during the gimmick sign effect. Specifically, for example, the gimmick sign images 81 and 82 are moved and displayed from the display position of the third stage until the right end of the gimmick sign image 81 touches the left end of the gimmick sign image 82 at the center of the liquid crystal screen 5. Combine with. The combined gimmick predictive images 81 and 82 are images that imitate the effector 7 (see FIG. 2F) when the gimmick predictive image 81 and 82 are in the advanced position as a whole. This image is displayed in a region of the liquid crystal screen 5 that overlaps with the effector 7 at the advance position when viewed from the front (note that the image may slightly protrude). In the present embodiment, the combination of the gimmick predictive images 81 and 82 is completed immediately before the start of the gimmick effect (for example, 0.1 seconds before the effects 7L and 7R start the operation). Then, during the display of the combined image, the effecting object 7 is arranged at the initial position (or between the initial position and the advanced position). Thereby, in the present embodiment, it is possible to predict the shape of the effecting object 7 at the advance position by the shape of the combined gimmick sign images 81 and 82. In addition, it is possible to predict the position of the effecting object 7 at the advance position by the display positions of the combined gimmick sign images 81 and 82. As described above, in the present embodiment, it is possible to derive an image suggesting the shape and position of the effector 7 at the advance position by using the gimmick sign images 81 and 82. In the present embodiment, the derivation of an image means that the image being displayed serves as a display trigger to display the image. Image derivation is, for example, combining multiple images into a single image (or making it look like a single image), displaying a new image that has something in common with the original image, And, it is a concept including generating a plurality of (or one) new images from a single image.

In the present embodiment, the movements of the gimmick sign images 81 and 82 are different from the movements of the effector 7 described above with reference to FIG. As a result, by moving and displaying the gimmick predictive images 81 and 82, it is possible to give the player the illusion that the effector 7 is moving differently from the actual one.

In the gimmick sign effect of the present embodiment, in order to raise the expectation that the gimmick effect is executed, the band 80 is displayed from the start of the gimmick sign effect (that is, the start of the first stage) (see FIG. 10 (A)). .. The band 80 of the present embodiment includes, for example, a pattern imitating the effect 7 and a character "charge" that is expected to increase the possibility that the gimmick effect will be executed. The pattern imitating the production accessory 7 included in the band 80 imitates the appearance of the production accessory 7 at the advance position when viewed from the front. Therefore, it is possible to predict the shape of the effecting object 7 at the advance position by the above pattern. The band 80 of the present embodiment is always scrolled from right to left. In the present embodiment, since the size of the pattern is smaller than that of the effect character 7, the player does not recognize that the effect object 7 is operating in a pseudo manner even if the band 80 is scrolled. Therefore, the band 80 is an image that predicts the shape of the effecting accessory 7 at the advancing position, but does not predict the position of the effecting object 7 at the advancing position. The band 80 of the present embodiment is erased at the start of the third stage of the gimmick sign effect.

Further, in the gimmick sign effect of the present embodiment, the door images 83 and 84 are superimposed and displayed on the rear side of the gimmick sign images 81 and 82 (see FIG. 10A). The door images 83 and 84 are always displayed in the following areas during the display of the gimmick sign images 81 and 82. The door image 83 is displayed in an area surrounded by an extension line at the right end of the gimmick sign image 81 and the left end, the upper end, and the lower end of the liquid crystal screen 5. The door image 84 is displayed in an area surrounded by an extension line at the left end of the gimmick sign image 82 and the right end, the upper end, and the lower end of the liquid crystal screen 5. When the gimmick sign image 81 is moved and displayed toward the center of the liquid crystal screen 5, the door image 83 expands by the distance moved in conjunction with this. Further, when the gimmick sign image 82 is moved and displayed toward the center of the liquid crystal screen 5, the door image 84 expands by the distance moved in conjunction with this. In this way, the movements of the door images 83 and 84 are linked with the movements of the gimmick precursor images 81 and 82.

As illustrated in FIGS. 10A to 10C, in the present embodiment, the gimmick predictive images 81 and 82 are displayed at the display positions of the second stage (or the third stage) from the start of the first stage. Is displayed in blue. Then, the gimmick sign images 81 and 82 are displayed in green from when they are displayed at the display position of the second stage (that is, at the start of the second stage) until they are displayed at the display position of the third stage. Further, the gimmick sign images 81 and 82 are displayed in red from the time when they are displayed at the display position of the third stage (that is, at the start of the third stage).

The band 80 and the door images 83 and 84 are displayed in blue from the start of the first stage to the start of the second stage, and are displayed in green from the start of the second stage to the start of the third stage. As mentioned above, the band 80 is erased at the start of the third stage. On the other hand, the door images 83 and 84 can be displayed until the gimmick is being produced. Specifically, the door images 83 and 84 are displayed in red from the start of the third stage to the start of the gimmick effect, and are basically displayed in white after the start of the gimmick effect (FIGS. 10 (F) and FIG. 11 (G)-(I)).

In the gimmick sign effect, it is not necessary to change the colors of the gimmick sign images 81 and 82. Further, in the gimmick sign effect, while the colors of the gimmick sign images 81 and 82 are changed as described above, the color of the band 80 does not have to be changed, and the colors of the door images 83 and 84 do not have to be changed. Good. Further, the colors of the gimmick precursor images 81 and 82 may be changed prior to the color change of the band 80 and the door images 83 and 84.

A mode of gimmick sign effect will be described with reference to FIGS. 10 and 11. FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram for explaining an example of the gimmick sign effect. FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram for explaining an example of the gimmick effect following the gimmick sign effect. In the present embodiment, the gimmick sign images 81 and 82, the band 80, and the door images 83 and 84 are displayed behind the decorative symbol 55, the reserved number, and the small symbol. For this reason, in FIGS. 10A to 10C, the decorative symbols 55, the reserved numbers, and the small symbols are omitted for the purpose of making the drawings easier to see. The mode of the decorative symbol 55 during the gimmick sign production will be described later with reference to FIGS. 28 to 30.

FIG. 10A exemplifies the state when the gimmick sign effect is started (that is, at the start of the first stage) during the variable display of the special symbol. In this example, the number of pending special symbol determinations is 0. Therefore, the hold icon 54 is not displayed. As illustrated in FIG. 10A, in the first stage of the gimmick sign effect, the effect accessory 7 is arranged at the initial position (or between the initial position and the advance position). In the present embodiment, at the start of the first stage, the right vertical half of the gimmick sign image 81 is displayed in blue on the left side of the liquid crystal screen 5. At the same time, the left vertical half of the gimmick sign image 82 is displayed in blue on the right side of the liquid crystal screen 5. In the present embodiment, at the start of the first stage, the gimmick sign images 81 and 82 are suddenly displayed from the state where the gimmick sign images 81 and 82 are not displayed on the liquid crystal screen 5 as illustrated in FIG. 10 (A). This makes it possible to surprise the player. Further, in the present embodiment, the display of the band 80 and the door images 83 and 84 is started at the same time as the display of the gimmick sign images 81 and 82 is started.

At the start of the first stage, the gimmick sign images 81 and 82 may appear sequentially from the left and right ends of the liquid crystal screen 5 toward the display position of the first stage. In such a case, the door images 83 and 84 spread on the liquid crystal screen 5 in conjunction with the movement display of the gimmick sign images 81 and 82. As a result, the gimmick sign images 81 and 82 and the door images 83 and 84 can give the player the impression that the liquid crystal screen 5 is being closed more and more and something happens.

In the first stage of the gimmick sign effect in the present embodiment, the gimmick sign images 81 and 82 are finely moved up, down, left and right so as to be expected to develop into the second stage (or the third stage). In the first stage, the band 80 is scrolled and displayed regardless of the tremors of the gimmick precursor images 81 and 82, while the door images 83 and 84 flicker to emphasize the tremors of the gimmick precursor images 81 and 82. In this way, the gimmick precursor images 81 and 82 and the door images 83 and 84 can give the player a sense of expectation that something may happen to the gimmick precursor images 81 and 82.

FIG. 10B illustrates the state at the start of the second stage gimmick sign production. In the second stage of the gimmick sign effect, the effect character 7 is arranged at the initial position (or between the initial position and the advance position). As illustrated in FIG. 10B, when the first stage is followed by the second stage, the gimmick sign images 81 and 82 are displayed from the center of the liquid crystal screen 5. In the present embodiment, at the start of the second stage, the display positions of the gimmick predictive images 81 and 82 are suddenly switched from the display position of the first stage to the display position of the second stage to move and display.

As illustrated in FIG. 10B, when the display is moved to the display position of the second stage, almost all of the gimmick sign image 81 is displayed on the left side of the liquid crystal screen 5, and the gimmick sign image 81 is displayed on the right side of the liquid crystal screen 5. Almost all of 82 are displayed. In the present embodiment, as illustrated in FIG. 10B, the gimmick sign images 81 and 82 are changed from blue to green at the timing displayed at the display position of the second stage. It should be noted that the gimmick sign images 81 and 82 may be displayed in the process of being moved and displayed from the display position of the first stage to the display position of the second stage. In this case, the colors of the gimmick sign images 81 and 82 are changed to green at the timing displayed at the display position of the second stage. As a result, the player cannot know whether to develop to the second stage or the third stage during the moving display of the gimmick sign images 81 and 82, so that the player can expect to develop to the third stage. Is. The gimmick sign images 81 and 82 may be changed to green at the timing when the movement display to the second stage is started (or the timing during the movement display). This suggests that the gimmick precursor images 81 and 82 develop into the second stage before being displayed at the display position of the second stage.

In the second stage of the gimmick sign effect in the present embodiment, similarly to the first stage, the gimmick sign images 81 and 82 are finely moved up, down, left and right so as to be expected to develop into the third stage. In the second stage, as in the first stage, the band 80 is scrolled and displayed regardless of the tremors of the gimmick precursor images 81 and 82, and the door images 83 and 84 fluctuate to emphasize the tremors of the gimmick precursor images 81 and 82. ..

As illustrated in FIG. 10C, following the second stage, it is possible to start the third stage gimmick sign effect in which the gimmick sign images 81 and 82 are further displayed from the center of the liquid crystal screen 5. In the third stage, the effecting object 7 is arranged at the initial position (or between the initial position and the advance position). In the present embodiment, for example, it may develop to the third stage when the reach is established, or it may develop to the third stage according to the operation of the effect button 26 during the operation promotion effect. As described above, in the present embodiment, the timing of developing to the third stage differs depending on the content of the variation effect (type of variation pattern).

In the present embodiment, at the start of the third stage, the display positions of the gimmick sign images 81 and 82 are suddenly switched from the display position of the second stage to the display position of the third stage to move and display. As illustrated in FIG. 10C, when the display is moved to the display position of the third stage, the entire gimmick sign image 81 is displayed on the left side of the liquid crystal screen 5, and the gimmick sign image 82 is displayed on the right side of the liquid crystal screen 5. All of are displayed. As illustrated in FIG. 10C, the gimmick predictive images 81 and 82 are changed from green to red at the timing displayed at the display position of the third stage.

In the present embodiment, in addition to the case of developing from the first stage to the second stage, there is a case of directly developing from the first stage to the third stage. As a result, it is possible to prevent the gimmick sign effect from becoming monotonous and prevent the player from becoming accustomed to it. In the case of direct development from the first stage to the third stage, in the present embodiment, at the start of the third stage, the display positions of the gimmick predictive images 81 and 82 are suddenly changed from the display position of the first stage to the display position of the third stage. Move and display by switching.

The gimmick sign images 81 and 82 are suddenly displayed at the display position of the second stage at the start of the second stage, while the previous stage (specifically) when the gimmick predictive images 81 and 82 are moved and displayed at the display position of the third stage. May display the state in the process of moving and displaying from the display position of the first stage or the second stage) to the display position of the third stage. In such a case, the third stage is started at the timing when the gimmick sign images 81 and 82 complete the movement display to the display position of the third stage. The transition to the third stage is emphasized by displaying the state during the movement display to the display position of the third stage. This makes it possible to suggest to the player that the transition to the third stage has a special meaning (specifically, that the gimmick predictive images 81 and 82 are united and that the execution of the gimmick effect is confirmed). is there. The gimmick sign images 81 and 82 are changed from green to red at the timing displayed at the display position of the third stage even when the state of being moved to the display position of the third stage is displayed. The gimmick sign images 81 and 82 may be changed to red at the timing when the movement display to the third stage is started (or the timing during the movement display). This makes it possible to emphasize that the gimmick precursor images 81 and 82 develop into the third stage before being displayed at the display position of the third stage.

In the present embodiment, the band 80 is erased at the timing when the gimmick sign images 81 and 82 are displayed at the display position of the third stage. This suggests that the execution of the gimmick effect has been confirmed. Further, in the present embodiment, in order to suggest that the execution of the gimmick effect is confirmed, "Schwan! Gimmick standby!" Is displayed at the timing when the gimmick sign images 81 and 82 are displayed at the display position of the third stage. The production sound is output from the speaker 24.

Comparing the first to third stages, in the present embodiment, the distance between the gimmick predictive image 81 and the gimmick predictive image 82 becomes closer from the first stage to the third stage. Further, in the present embodiment, the display area of the gimmick sign images 81 and 82 becomes larger from the first stage to the third stage.

As illustrated in FIG. 10D, when the third stage is developed, the gimmick predictive image 81 and the gimmick predictive image 82 start to be combined at high speed after that. In the present embodiment, the effecting accessory 7 is arranged at the initial position (or between the initial position and the advance position) from the start of the combination to the completion of the combination.

In the present embodiment, the combination start timing of the gimmick sign image 81 and the gimmick sign image 82 is immediately before the start timing of the gimmick effect (for example, 0.3 seconds before the effects 7L and 7R start the operation). .. As described above, in the present embodiment, the timing of developing to the third stage differs depending on the content of the variable effect. Therefore, the time from the timing of developing to the third stage to the timing of the start of merging of the gimmick predictive images 81 and 82 also differs depending on the content of the variation effect.

In the present embodiment, at the same time that the gimmick sign images 81 and 82 start moving and displaying toward coalescence, for example, a white effect image 85 is displayed between the gimmick sign image 81 and the gimmick sign image 82 (FIG. 10 (FIG. 10). See D)). Specifically, the effect image 85 includes, for example, the right end of the door image 83 (that is, the right end of the gimmick sign effect 81), the left end of the door image 84 (that is, the left end of the gimmick sign effect 82), the upper end of the liquid crystal screen 5, and the liquid crystal screen 5. It is displayed in the area between the bottom edge. The effect image 85 is an image displayed in the same manner regardless of whether it is a big hit or not, and is displayed to emphasize the moving display of the gimmick sign images 81 and 82 (and the door images 83 and 84). The effect image 85 is displayed on the front side of the icon 53, the decorative pattern 55, and the like, for example. Therefore, the icon 53 and the like are hidden. It is not necessary to display the effect image 85. When the effect image 85 is not displayed, the icon 53, the decorative symbol 55, etc. are visible until the gimmick sign images 81 and 82 are moved and displayed on the front side thereof. Then, the gimmick sign images 81 and 82 are moved and displayed on the front side thereof, so that they cannot be visually recognized more and more. When the combination of the gimmick sign images 81 and 82 is completed, the icon 53, the decorative symbol 55, and the like are completely invisible.

As illustrated in FIG. 10 (E), when a predetermined time (for example, 0.2 seconds) elapses from the start of the movement display, the gimmick sign image 81 and the gimmick sign image 82 are united at the center of the liquid crystal screen 5. .. The coalescence completion timing is immediately before the gimmick effect start timing (for example, 0.1 seconds before). In this way, the gimmick precursor images 81 and 82 are combined before the effect 7L and the effect 7R are united. The moving display speed at which the gimmick sign images 81 and 82 move and display from the display position of the third stage toward the union is substantially the same as the operating speed (or the falling speed due to its own weight) of the effecting object 7. The moving display speed may be slower (or faster) than the operating speed of the effecting object 7.

The gimmick sign images 81 and 82 are images that imitate the directing character 7 when the gimmick precursor images 81 and 82 are in the advanced position as a whole by coalescence. The shapes of the combined gimmick sign images 81 and 82 are almost the same as the shapes of the effector 7 in the advanced position. This united position is an area of the liquid crystal screen 5 that overlaps with the effecting object 7 at the advanced position when viewed from the front. More specifically, the position of the gimmick sign image 81 is an area of the liquid crystal screen 5 that overlaps when the effector 7L at the advanced position is viewed from the front. Further, the position of the gimmick sign image 82 is an area that overlaps when the effector 7R in the advanced position of the liquid crystal screen 5 is viewed from the front. In this way, the gimmick sign images 81 and 82 are moved and displayed from the non-overlapping region to the overlapping region when the effecting object 7 at the advancing position is viewed from the front. The door images 83 and 84 are displayed in areas that do not overlap when the effector 7 in the advanced position is viewed from the front regardless of the presence or absence of coalescence. The combined gimmick predictive images 81 and 82 may be displayed only in the overlapping area when the effector 7 at the advance position is viewed from the front, or may be displayed so as to cover the non-overlapping area. ..

As illustrated in FIG. 10 (F), when the start timing of the gimmick effect is reached, the effect accessory 7 starts the operation from the initial position to the advance position. The effecting object 7 emits light in a predetermined light emitting pattern (for example, a blinking pattern of orange and light blue) from the start of the gimmick effect. In the present embodiment, the gimmick sign images 81 and 82 are suddenly erased with the start of the gimmick effect. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the gimmick sign images 81 and 82 do not suggest that the effector 7 is retracted from the advance position to the initial position. The gimmick sign images 81 and 82 may start fading out with the start of the gimmick effect. Further, the gimmick sign images 81 and 82 may be deleted before the start of the gimmick effect (for example, when the gimmick sign image is completed), or may be deleted after a predetermined time from the start of the gimmick effect. For example, the gimmick sign images 81 and 82 may be erased while the effecting object 7 is moving to the advancing position, or may be erased as the effecting object 7 is placed at the advancing position. , May be erased at the end of the gimmick effect.

In the present embodiment, the time from the start timing of the combination of the gimmick precursor images 81 and 82 to the start timing of the gimmick effect is the same regardless of the content of the variation effect (type of variation pattern). Further, in the present embodiment, the time from the timing at which the gimmick sign images 81 and 82 are combined to the start timing of the gimmick effect is the same regardless of the content of the variation effect (type of variation pattern). The time from the gimmick sign image 81 and 82's union start timing (or union completion timing) to the start timing of the gimmick effect may differ depending on the type of variation pattern. In such a case, the start timing of the gimmick effect cannot be known from the coalescence start timing (or coalescence completion timing). However, since the player can recognize that the execution of the gimmick effect is confirmed, it is possible to watch the variable effect with peace of mind.

The door images 83 and 84 of the present embodiment are continuously displayed until the gimmick is being produced. In the present embodiment, the door images 83 and 84 change from red to white at the same time when the effectors 7L and 7R start operating when the gimmick effect is started. The timing at which the door images 83 and 84 change from red to white may be when the effectors 7L and 7R are between the initial position and the advance position, or the effect items 7L and 7R are arranged at the advance position. It may be the timing that was set.

The white door images 83 and 84 of the present embodiment are images displayed during the gimmick production regardless of whether or not they are big hits, and are displayed to clearly show the combined production characters 7L and 7R. As illustrated in FIG. 11 (G), in the white door images 83 and 84, an arrow-shaped pattern facing the center of the liquid crystal screen 5 appears while the effector 7 is advancing. With this arrow-shaped pattern, it is possible to direct the player's attention to the vicinity of the center of the liquid crystal screen 5 (specifically, the advance position of the effecting object 7). The door images 83 and 84 continue to be displayed until a predetermined time (for example, 1 second) elapses after the effecting object 7 completes the movement to the advance position. The door images 83 and 84 may be erased along with the erasure of the gimmick sign images 81 and 82. Then, along with this erasure, the theme image 86 (in the present embodiment, the image of the train, see FIG. 11 (J)) related to the theme of the game machine 1 may be displayed in full screen.

In the gimmick effect of the present embodiment, the effect object 7 basically continues to emit light in a predetermined light emission pattern (for example, a blinking pattern of orange and light blue) from the start of operation to the start of evacuation to the initial position. ing. Here, in the present embodiment, the lights are turned off only from immediately before the effecting object 7 is placed at the advancing position (for example, 0.2 seconds before) until the operation to the advancing position is completed. Since the effect 7 that is off is illuminated from behind by the liquid crystal screen 5, a black silhouette emerges. Then, in the present embodiment, the effecting accessory 7 emits light in the predetermined light emitting pattern at the same time when the operation to the advance position is completed (see FIG. 11 (I)). This makes it possible to give the player a dynamic impression. The effecting accessory 7 may be continuously emitted in the above-mentioned predetermined light emitting pattern from the start of operation to the advance position to the start of evacuation without being turned off during the gimmick effect.

As illustrated in FIG. 11 (J), the theme image 86 is displayed in full screen in a state where the effector 7 is arranged at the advance position. Along with this display, the door images 83 and 84 are erased. After that, as illustrated in FIG. 11 (K), with the arrival of the end time of the gimmick effect, the effect object 7 is turned off (or slightly blinks and emits light) and the evacuation to the initial position is started.

In the present embodiment, the theme image 86 starts fading out at the timing when the evacuation of the effecting object 7 to the initial position is started. Further, in the present embodiment, a grid pattern (or any other pattern may be used) appears in the center of the liquid crystal screen 5 at the same time as the evacuation of the effecting object 7 is started. The grid pattern spreads from the center of the liquid crystal screen 5 toward the left and right ends so as to be linked with the retracting operation of the effecting object 7. The checkerboard pattern is an image that does not remind us of the shape of the effector 7. Therefore, even if the grid pattern spreads in conjunction with the retracting operation of the effecting accessory 7, the shape of the effecting accessory 7 retracted to the initial position is not predicted depending on the lattice pattern. Further, depending on the lattice pattern, although it is suggested that the effecting object 7 is retracted, it is not suggested that the effecting object 7 is at the initial position.

In the present embodiment, the image (for example, the icon 53) that has been hidden during the gimmick sign effect and the gimmick effect reappears so as to spring out from the center of the checkerboard pattern (that is, the center of the liquid crystal screen 5) (for example, the icon 53). See FIG. 11 (K)). If, following the gimmick effect, an effect that was not executed before the start of the gimmick effect (for example, displaying a matching pattern) is started, it is related to this effect so that it springs out from the center of the checkered pattern. An image (for example, a decorative pattern 55 with a uniform pattern (see FIG. 32 (G))) is displayed. The checkerboard pattern is erased as soon as the effector 7 completes the evacuation to the initial position. The lattice pattern may be erased while the effecting accessory 7 is retracted to the initial position, or after a predetermined time (for example, 1 second) after the effecting accessory 7 completes the evacuation to the initial position. It may be erased.

FIG. 10 shows an example in which the gimmick predictive effect develops from the first stage to the third stage when the gimmick effect is executed. Here, in the present embodiment, when the gimmick effect is executed, the gimmick sign effect may end without developing to the third stage. In this case, the gimmick effect is executed after the gimmick sign effect is completed. As a result, it is possible to prevent the player from being unable to expect the variable display this time due to the end of the gimmick sign effect. The execution rate of the gimmick effect is 100% when the gimmick sign effect develops to the third stage, while it is lower when the gimmick sign effect is completed before the third stage development (for example, the execution rate is 30%). When the gimmick effect is executed, the gimmick sign effect may be developed to the third stage without ending in the first stage or the second stage.

In the gimmick sign effect, the gimmick sign images 81 and 82 and the band 80 may be displayed, but the door image 83 may not be displayed. Further, in the gimmick sign effect, the gimmick sign images 81 and 82 and the door image 83 may be displayed, but the band 80 may not be displayed. Further, in the gimmick sign effect, the gimmick sign images 81 and 82 may be displayed, while the band 80 and the door image 83 may not be displayed.

It should be noted that the gimmick predictive effect suggests only the shape of the effect object 7 at the advance position, and does not have to suggest the position of the effect object 7. In this case, for example, the gimmick sign images 81 and 82 may be combined in a region other than the region of the liquid crystal screen 5 that overlaps with the effector 7 at the advance position when viewed from the front.

It should be noted that the gimmick predictive effect suggests only the advance position, and does not have to suggest the shape of the effect character 7. For example, the advance position of the production accessory 7 may be suggested by displaying an image having a shape different from that of the production accessory 7 by the gimmick sign effect. Specifically, for example, by displaying an effect in which the light is concentrated in the center of the area of the liquid crystal screen 5 that overlaps with the effect 7 at the advance position when viewed from the front during the gimmick sign effect of the third stage. , May suggest an advance position.

As another variation of the gimmick sign effect, a gimmick sign effect may be executed in which a special symbol imitating the appearance of the effect 7 at the advance position when viewed from the front is displayed at the advance position. The special symbol is a decorative symbol that is not used in the normal variable display. In this gimmick sign effect, for example, the gimmick sign images 81 and 82 are not displayed, and a special symbol is displayed immediately before the start of the gimmick effect (for example, 0.1 seconds before the effects 7L and 7R start operation). .. As a result, it is possible to suggest the shape and position of the production accessory 7 at the advance position without causing the player to have the illusion that the production accessory 7 is moving differently from the actual one. .. As for the special symbol, for example, the special symbol may be erased immediately before the start of the gimmick effect, or the special symbol may be erased with the start of the gimmick effect. Further, the special symbol may be erased while the effecting object 7 is operating at the advancing position, may be erased when the effecting object 7 is arranged at the advancing position, or may be erased. It may be erased with the evacuation of the object 7.

The gimmick sign effect may be started from the second stage or may be started from the third stage.

The timing at which the gimmick sign images 81 and 82 start moving toward coalescence may be the same as or later than the timing at which the effector 7 starts advancing toward the advancing position. Even in this case, by combining the gimmick sign images 81 and 82 before the effect 7, the combined gimmick sign images 81 and 82 can suggest the shape and position of the effect 7 after the operation. Is.

In the present embodiment, an example has been described in which the gimmick precursor images 81 and 82 start moving and displaying from the display position of the third stage toward the union, and the gimmick effect is started after the gimmick precursor images 81 and 82 are coalesced. In addition, after the gimmick sign images 81 and 82 start moving and displaying from the display position of the third stage toward the coalescence, the operation of the effect 7 by the gimmick effect is started, and the gimmick sign images 81 and 82 are united and simultaneously produced. The accessories 7L and 7R may be combined. In such a case, since the movement display of the gimmick precursor images 81 and 82 is started first, the shape and position of the effecting object 7 after the operation can be roughly suggested by the state of the movement display.

As another variation of the gimmick sign effect, the gimmick sign images 81 and 82 in the combined state may be displayed at any stage. Specifically, for example, the gimmick sign images 81 and 82 in the state of being united at any stage are displayed at the display position in the area overlapping with the effect 7 at the advance position when viewed from the front. Then, from the first stage to the third stage, the transparency of the gimmick sign images 81 and 82 in the combined state decreases. As a result, the position and shape of the effecting object 7 can be predicted by the gimmick sign images 81 and 82 without moving and displaying.

The gimmick sign images 81 and 82 may be moved and displayed in any direction. For example, the gimmick sign images 81 and 82 may appear at the advance position of the effecting object 7 by displaying the gimmick sign images 81 and 82 falling from the upper side to the lower side of the liquid crystal screen 5. For example, in the first stage, the lower half of the gimmick sign image 81 and the door image 83 is displayed on the left end of the liquid crystal screen 5, and the lower half of the gimmick sign image 82 and the door image 84 is the right end of the liquid crystal screen 5. Displayed above. In the second stage, the bottom two-thirds of the gimmick sign image 81 and the door image 83 are displayed on the left end of the liquid crystal screen 5, and the bottom two-thirds of the gimmick sign image 82 and the door image 84 are the liquid crystal screen. It is displayed on the right end of 5. Then, in the third stage, all of the gimmick sign image 81 and the door image 83 are displayed on the left end of the liquid crystal screen 5, and all of the gimmick sign image 82 and the door image 84 are displayed on the right end of the liquid crystal screen 5. Will be done.

In the gimmick sign effect, the gimmick sign images 81 and 82 may have the same movement as the effect 7 moves from the initial position to the advance position. For example, in the first stage, an image imitating the effector 7 that has just begun to move from the initial position to the advance position is displayed. The display position of this image is an area that overlaps with the liquid crystal screen 5 when the effector 7 that has just begun to move from the initial position to the advance position is viewed from the front. In the second stage, an image imitating the effecting object 7 when it is between the initial position and the advanced position is displayed. The display position of this image is an area that overlaps with the liquid crystal screen 5 when the effector 7 is viewed from the front when it is between the initial position and the advance position. In the third stage, an image imitating the effecting object 7 immediately before being placed at the advance position is displayed. The display position of this image is an area that overlaps with the liquid crystal screen 5 when the effector 7 immediately before being arranged at the advance position is viewed from the front.

In addition, you may display all gimmick precursor images 81 and 82 at any stage. For example, the size of the gimmick sign images 81 and 82 increases from the first stage to the third stage, and becomes the same size as the effect 7 at the start of the third stage.

At each stage of the gimmick sign effect, the effect sound dedicated to each stage may be continuously output from the speaker 24, or the effect sound may be output from the speaker 24 only during the moving display of the gimmick sign images 81 and 82. You may. Further, in the gimmick sign effect, a predetermined light emitting means (for example, a frame lamp 37) excluding the star lamp 8 and the small winning opening lamp may be made to emit light in the same color as the door image 83.

The sub CPU 131 may execute the gimmick predictive effect based on the preliminary determination information (specifically, by a random number lottery based on whether or not it is a big hit and the type of fluctuation pattern). For example, the first stage (or the second stage) of the gimmick sign effect can be continued until the special symbol corresponding to the pre-judgment information starts the fluctuation display, and the fluctuation display can be started and then the third stage can be developed. Good.

The gimmick effect can be executed in any effect mode. On the other hand, the gimmick predictive effect of the present embodiment can be executed only in the normal mode, and cannot be executed in the special mode and the boost mode. As with the gimmick effect, the gimmick sign effect may be executed regardless of the effect mode.

An effect that suggests the start of a gimmick sign effect may be executed. FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram for explaining an example of an effect suggesting the start (or development to the next stage) of the gimmick sign effect. For example, as illustrated in FIG. 12A, the effect image 86 is displayed near the effecting object 7 at the initial position immediately before the start of the gimmick predictive effect (for example, 1 second before). The effect image 86 is displayed in blue (note that other colors may be used) used for the first stage gimmick predictive effect, suggesting that the gimmick predictive effect may start. At the start of displaying the effect image 86, the effecting object 7 is arranged at an initial position (or between the initial position and the advanced position).

Next, as illustrated in FIG. 12B, the light emitting effect 7 is slightly operated to appear on the front surface of the liquid crystal screen 5. The size of the effect image 86 is increased so as to be linked to this movement. It should be noted that the effect 7 suggests that the gimmick predictive effect may be started by emitting light in blue (note that other colors may be used) used for the first stage gimmick predictive effect.

Next, as illustrated in FIG. 12C, an effect image 86 in which light is emitted from the effecting object 7 toward the left and right ends of the liquid crystal screen 5 is displayed. As a result, the effect image 86 suggests the display positions of the first stage gimmick precursor images 81 and 82. At this time, the effecting object 7 whose light emission is started in FIG. 12B is arranged between the initial position and the advanced position. Following the effect illustrated in FIG. 12C, the gimmick predictive effect may be executed at a predetermined ratio (for example, 60%), or the gimmick predictive effect may be executed without fail.

The effect illustrated in FIG. 12 may be executed immediately before the gimmick predictive effect develops to the next stage. In this case, if the effect image 86 is displayed or the effector 7 is made to emit light in the next stage color, it is known in advance which stage the effect image 86 will develop into. This may spoil the interest of gimmick predictive production, which has a production pattern that develops from the first stage to the second stage or the third stage. Therefore, it is preferable that the effect image 86 is displayed in the color of the current stage. If there is no possibility of developing to another stage such as immediately before developing from the second stage to the third stage, the effect image 86 is displayed in the color of the third stage or the effect 7 is made to emit light. You may do it. In addition, immediately before the development from the first stage to the second stage or the third stage, the effect image 86 is displayed in the color of the third stage and the effect 7 is emitted in order to emphasize the development to the third stage. You may let it.

Although detailed description will be omitted, in the present embodiment, a detection sensor (not shown) for detecting whether or not the effecting object 7 is in the initial position is provided near the initial position. The detection sensor is connected to, for example, the effect control board 130, and can output a detection signal to the effect control board 130. For example, if the sub CPU 131 is not detected by the detection sensor at the time of executing the effect illustrated in FIG. 12 (that is, the effect accessory 7 is not in the initial position), the sub CPU 131 returns the effect accessory 7 to the initial position. As a result, the effecting object 7 can be returned to the initial position at least before the execution of the gimmick effect.

The sub CPU 131 may execute the effect illustrated in FIG. 12 based on the preliminary determination information (specifically, by a random number lottery based on whether or not it is a big hit and the type of fluctuation pattern). For example, the effect illustrated in FIG. 12 may be executed once (or a plurality of times) before the special symbol corresponding to the pre-determination information starts the variable display.

When the gimmick effect is executed, a predetermined reach effect may be started at the end of the gimmick effect. In the present embodiment, when the gimmick effect is executed after the gimmick sign effect, the SPSP reach is started following the gimmick effect. In addition, SPSP reach may be executed without gimmick production. In the case of such a configuration, the gimmick predictive effect is an effect that suggests the possibility that SPSP reach is executed. Further, in the present embodiment, the gimmick effect is executed when the third stage gimmick sign effect is executed. Therefore, the gimmick predictive effect after the third stage is an effect that suggests that the execution of SPSP reach has been confirmed.

In the present embodiment, "normal reach", "SP reach", "SPSP reach", "revival effect", and "full rotation reach" are prepared in advance as reach effects (see FIGS. 7 and 8).

The "normal reach" (see FIG. 28 (I)) is, for example, a state in which the left and right decorative symbols 55 (hereinafter, referred to as "reach symbols") in the reach established state are displayed in a large size in the center of the liquid crystal screen 5, and is in the middle. This is an effect of scrolling the decorative pattern 55 at a relatively slow speed. If it is a hit in normal reach, the decorative symbol 55 is stopped and displayed at the end of normal reach. On the other hand, when the normal reach is lost, the decorative symbol 55 is stopped and displayed at the end of the normal reach.

Although the normal reach may be executed in response to the jackpot variation pattern, for example, it is likely to be executed in response to the loss variation pattern in which the variation time of the special symbol is relatively short. Therefore, it can be said that the normal reach is a reach effect having a relatively low reliability (for example, a reliability of 0.1%).

The "SP reach" is, for example, an effect in which an ordinary train trying to prevent a decorative symbol 55 different from the reach symbol from stopping as the central decorative symbol 55 is displayed. When hit by SP reach, the same decorative symbol 55 as the reach symbol is stopped and displayed with doublet. When the SP reach is lost, the decorative symbol 55 different from the reach symbol cannot be prevented from stopping as the middle decorative symbol 55 at the end of the SP reach, and the decorative symbol 55 is stopped and displayed at the reach loss eye.

The SP reach may be executed, for example, in response to the jackpot variation pattern, but is likely to be executed in response to the loss variation pattern in which the variation time of the special symbol is slightly longer. Therefore, it can be said that the SP reach is a reach effect having a medium reliability (for example, a reliability of 7%).

"SPSP reach" is a production in which an express train runs (see FIG. 32 (C)). In the present embodiment, in order to suggest the reliability of SPSP reach, the title of SPSP reach (for example, "express") is given for a predetermined time (for example, 3 seconds) after the start of SPSP reach (for example, 5 seconds after the start of SPSP reach). (Character) and a star mark are displayed (see FIG. 32 (C)). An asterisk is an image that suggests reliability by a number up to 5, for example. In the case of a loss, it tends to decrease, in the case of a big hit, it tends to increase, and only in the case of a big hit, 5 pieces can be displayed. At the end of the SPSP reach effect, an operation promotion effect is executed. In the following description, the operation promotion effect executed at this timing is referred to as "winning operation promotion effect".

In the case of winning in SPSP reach, a gimmick effect (FIGS. 10 (F) to 11 (FIG. 10 (F)) to FIG. 11 (FIG. 10 (F) to FIG. K)) is executed. The gimmick production at the end of the SPSP reach is different from the gimmick production immediately after the gimmick sign production only in that the rainbow-colored production character 7 is operated. The gimmick sign production is not executed immediately before the gimmick production at the end of SPSP reach. However, in the present embodiment, the white door images 83 and 84 are suddenly displayed in full screen during the gimmick effect at the end of the SPSP reach even though the gimmick sign effect is not executed immediately before. The white door images 83 and 84 are displayed at the timing when the effecting object 7 starts the operation to the advance position in order to clearly show the combined effecting objects 7L and 7R. The door images 83 and 84 are displayed on the front side of the icon 53 and the background image of the SPSP reach. Therefore, at the same time as the display of the door images 83 and 84 starts, the icon 53 and the background image of the SPSP reach disappear. Along with the end of the gimmick effect at the end of the SPSP reach, the effect display that the express train arrives at the end point is performed, and then the same decorative symbol 55 as the reach symbol is stopped and displayed. If the SPSP reach is lost, the express train breaks down in front of the end point according to the operation of the effect button 26 during the winning operation promotion effect (or with the end timing of the predetermined validity period), and the decorative pattern 55 stops and displays with a reach loss. In this case, the gimmick effect is not executed at the end of SPSP reach.

The SPSP reach is an effect that takes a longer time than the normal reach and the SP reach, and is easily executed in response to a fluctuation pattern in which the fluctuation time of the special symbol is relatively long. The SPSP reach is difficult to execute when the result of the special symbol determination is lost, and is easy to execute when the result of the special symbol determination is a big hit. The reliability of SPSP reach is relatively high, for example 40%. Therefore, the SPSP reach is a reach production with higher reliability than the normal reach and the SP reach.

In the present embodiment, when the decorative symbol 55 in the middle slowly passes between the reach symbols with the same number as the reach symbol, the scroll speed of the decorative symbol 55 in the middle increases and develops into SP reach or SPSP reach. .. As described above, the passage is an effect display suggesting the development from the normal reach to the SP reach or the SPSP reach. In the present embodiment, when the same gimmick effect as the gimmick effect immediately after the gimmick sign effect (see FIGS. 10 (F) to 11 (K)) is executed following the above passage, the SPSP reach is developed. A gimmick sign effect may be executed immediately before this gimmick effect. If the gimmick effect is not executed following the above passage, it will develop into SP reach.

Further, in the present embodiment, when the ordinary train cannot destroy the decorative symbol 55 different from the reach symbol during SP reach, if the same gimmick effect as the gimmick effect immediately after the gimmick sign effect is executed, the SPSP reach is performed. Develops into. A gimmick sign effect may be executed immediately before this gimmick effect.

The "revival effect" is an effect that can be performed only when it is a big hit. In the present embodiment, among the reach productions, the production that is executed after the production that appears to be lost at the end of the SPSP reach is called a revival production. As a production that pretends to be lost, the effect display that the express train breaks down before the end point is displayed at the end of the SPSP reach, or the decorative symbol 55 of the reach loss eye is temporarily stopped, as in the case of losing in SPSP reach. To do. In the present embodiment, as the revival effect, a gimmick effect (see FIGS. 10 (F) to 11 (K)) for operating the effect character 7 that emits rainbow colors is executed. The gimmick production as a revival production is the same as the gimmick production performed at the end of the SPSP reach. The gimmick sign effect is not executed immediately before this revival effect. However, at the start of the gimmick effect as the revival effect, the white door images 83 and 84 are displayed even though the gimmick sign effect has not been executed immediately before. The white door images 83 and 84 are displayed to clearly show the combined effectors 7L and 7R. Along with the end of the revival effect, after the effect display that the express train arrives at the end point is performed, the same decorative symbol 55 as the reach symbol is stopped and displayed with doublet.

"Full rotation reach" is a reach effect that can be executed only when the jackpot symbol A is stopped and displayed. In the full rotation reach, for example, when the combination of "111" is displayed, the combination of "222" is displayed next, and so on, the same three decorative symbols scroll slowly in synchronization. In the present embodiment, the full rotation reach is executed corresponding to the jackpot fluctuation pattern A21 (see FIG. 7) in which the fluctuation time of the first special symbol is relatively long.

During the reach effect, the decorative symbol 55 with lost reach is temporarily stopped and displayed, and then the decorative symbol 55 in the middle resumes scrolling (or disappears), and the reach effect is more reliable. May develop into.

The gimmick predictive effect can be executed independently or together with other effects. In the present embodiment, the gimmick sign effect and the ticket effect (described later) can be simultaneously executed during the variable display of the same special symbol. For example, as will be described in detail later with reference to FIGS. 28 (I) and 29 (P), the gimmick predictive effect is started during the execution (or at the start of execution) of the ticket effect, or the ticket is executed during the execution of the gimmick predictive effect. The ticket image 60 (described later) related to the production is newly displayed. In the present embodiment, the sub CPU 131 can execute the ticket effect only in the normal mode as in the gimmick sign effect. The ticket effect may be executable regardless of the effect mode.

[Ticket production]
The ticket effect is an effect of displaying one or more ticket images 60 (see FIG. 13). The ticket effect of the present embodiment is based on the preliminary judgment information related to the first special symbol judgment or the judgment result of the first special symbol judgment (specifically, by a random number lottery based on whether or not it is a big hit and the type of fluctuation pattern. ) Is executed. The ticket effect based on the pre-judgment information (hereinafter referred to as ticket effect (look-ahead)) starts the variable display of the first special symbol related to the target of the pre-judgment information (hereinafter referred to as “look-ahead target”). The display of the ticket image 60 is started before. The displayed ticket image 60 is continuously displayed over one or a plurality of times of the variable display of the special symbol up to the variable display of the first special symbol related to the look-ahead target. In the ticket effect (look-ahead), the number of ticket images 60 suggests a high possibility of a big hit in the variable display of the first special symbol related to the look-ahead target. The ticket effect based on the determination result of the first special symbol determination (hereinafter, referred to as the ticket effect (corresponding)) starts displaying the ticket image 60 during the variable display of the first special symbol related to the determination result. The ticket effect (corresponding) is different from the ticket effect (look-ahead), and suggests a high possibility that the first special symbol, which is being displayed in a variable manner depending on the number of ticket images 60, is stopped and displayed as a jackpot symbol. Further, the ticket effect (corresponding) is different from the ticket effect (look-ahead), and by displaying the ticket image 60 of a different mode derived using the displayed ticket image 60, the variation effect related to the first special symbol being displayed is variable. The content of the effect performed after the display of the ticket image 60 is suggested.

FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram for explaining an aspect of the ticket image 60. As illustrated in FIG. 13, the mode of the ticket image 60 includes a stock mode and an activation mode derived by using the ticket image of the stock mode. As illustrated in FIG. 13 (A), the stock mode includes the characters "ticket" and "valid for the day only and invalid before getting off". As described above, the stock mode is a mode that does not suggest any content of the variable effect. In the ticket production, first, the ticket image 60 in the stock mode is displayed. Then, when the activation timing of the ticket image 60 arrives, the ticket image 60 is used to display any one of the four types of activation modes illustrated in FIG. 13 (B). From the ticket image 60 of one stock mode, one ticket image 60 of the activation mode is derived. The ticket image 60 of the stock mode is common regardless of which activation mode is derived. Therefore, it is not suggested which activation mode is derived from the ticket image 60 of the stock mode. Further, the activation timing is not suggested by the ticket image 60 in the stock mode. In the present embodiment, the ticket image 60 in the stock mode is not erased as it is in the stock mode, and the ticket image 60 in the activation mode is always derived during the variable display of the special symbol. Therefore, the stock mode can be said to be a mode that suggests that the ticket image 60 is derived in any of a plurality of activation modes.

In the present embodiment, the ticket image 60 of the activation mode is erased after a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds) after the display of the ticket image 60 of the activation mode is started. The ticket image 60 of the stock mode is not derived by using the ticket image 60 of the activation mode. The ticket image 60 of the stock mode may be displayed by using (or erasing) the ticket image 60 of the activation mode, which suggests that the activation mode has already been derived.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the ticket image 60 of any of the four types of activation modes can be derived using the ticket image 60 of the stock mode (see FIG. 13 (B)). Hereinafter, each activation mode will be described.

13 (B) and 13 (a) are activation modes suggesting the execution of the pictogram effect. In the pictogram effect, by acting (for example, colliding) the pictogram image 61, any one of the icon 53 and the hold icon 54 (hereinafter, collectively referred to as “icon”) is made into a special mode with higher reliability. It is a production that changes. The pictogram image 61 is, for example, an image having the characters "change" inside an arrowhead-shaped figure. In the pictogram effect, after the pictogram image 61 is displayed as a fluttering effect, it collides with any one of the displayed icons. Which icon is hit is not known from the pictogram image 61. The icon that the pictogram image 61 collides with changes to a special mode with higher reliability depending on the collision. In the present embodiment, the aspect of the icon that the pictogram image 61 does not collide with does not change. At the same time that the icon that the pictogram image 61 collides with changes to a special mode with higher reliability, the icon that the pictogram image 61 does not collide with changes to another mode that does not suggest reliability unlike the special mode (for example). It may change to another shape). The sub CPU 131 may change the pictogram image 61 by hitting the icon 53 based on the determination result of the special symbol determination, or may hit the pictogram image 61 against the hold icon 54 based on the prior determination information to change the icon 53. .. In the ticket image 60 of the activation mode, it is suggested to execute the pictogram effect that changes the icon 53.

As illustrated in FIGS. 13 (B) and 13 (a), the activation mode suggesting the execution of the pictogram effect is the character "ticket", the character "icon change" suggesting the change of the icon, and the pictogram image. Includes a pattern that imitates 61. As described above, the ticket image 60 of the activation mode suggests the effect content of the pictogram effect. In the ticket image 60 of the activation mode, the outline portion and the character portion of the "ticket" are common (or similar) to the stock mode regardless of the type of the activation mode (see FIG. 13).

The sub CPU 131 can execute the pictogram effect corresponding to the variation pattern in which the reach effect can be executed. When executing the pictogram effect, the sub CPU 131 can execute the ticket effect for deriving the ticket image 60 in the activation mode suggesting the execution of the pictogram effect. In the present embodiment, the pictogram effect can be executed even if the ticket image 60 of this activation mode is not derived.

In the present embodiment, immediately before (for example, 1 second before) the pictogram effect, the ticket image 60 in the stock mode can be used to start displaying the ticket image 60 in the activation mode suggesting the execution of the pictogram effect. Although the pictogram effect can be basically executed before the winning notification, it is easier to be executed at the beginning of the variation effect than at the end of the variation effect (that is, immediately before the winning notification). Therefore, in the present embodiment, the ticket image 60 of the activation mode suggesting the execution of the pictogram effect is relatively easy to be derived toward the beginning of the variation effect. When the ticket image 60 of the activation mode suggesting the execution of the pictogram effect is derived using the ticket image 60 of the stock mode, the display time of the ticket image 60 of the stock mode is relatively short and the reliability is relatively low. ..

In the present embodiment, the pictogram effect is started while the ticket image 60 of the activation mode suggesting the execution of the pictogram effect is displayed. As a result, the pictogram image 61 is started to be displayed while the ticket image 60 is being displayed. In the present embodiment, the ticket image 60 is erased while the pictogram image 61 is being displayed, and the pictogram image 61 is continuously displayed. After that, when the pictogram image 61 collides with the icon 53, the change of the icon 53 is started and the pictogram image 61 is erased. In the following description, while the ticket image 60 of the activation mode is displayed, the effect suggested by the ticket image 60 (for example, in the case of the ticket image 60 of FIGS. 13B and 13A, the pictogram effect) is started. The pattern is called the start pattern 2.

The pictogram effect can be executed a plurality of times during one special symbol variation display, and can be executed four times only when it is a big hit. Therefore, when a plurality of ticket images 60 in the stock mode are displayed, the ticket image 60 in the activation mode suggesting the execution of the pictogram effect may appear a plurality of times up to the number of times the pictogram effect is executed.

13 (B) and 13 (b) are activation modes suggesting the execution of the pseudo-continuous production. The pseudo-continuous effect is an effect in which the high-speed fluctuation and the temporary stop display of the decorative symbol 55 are repeated during the fluctuation display of the special symbol, and the reliability is suggested by the number of times the high-speed fluctuation is performed. In the present embodiment, in the case of a big hit, the fluctuation time of the special symbol is easily determined to be a relatively long fluctuation pattern, and in the case of loss, the fluctuation time of the special symbol is likely to be determined to be a relatively short fluctuation pattern. Therefore, when the high-speed fluctuation of the decorative symbol 55 is repeated by the pseudo-continuous production, the player can recognize that the fluctuation display is not finished yet and can have an expectation for the big hit.

In the pseudo continuous effect, the NEXT image 62 is displayed in full screen on the liquid crystal screen 5 for a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds) in order to emphasize to the player that the variable display continues. The NEXT image 62 is, for example, an image having the characters "NEXT" inside the ellipse. In the following description, the variation display of the decorative symbol 55 following the N (natural number of 3 or less in this embodiment) th-pseudo-continuous production is referred to as a “pseudo N + 1” variation display. Further, the variation display from the start of the variation display to the time before the first pseudo-continuous effect is executed, and the variation display when the pseudo-continuous effect is not executed even once are referred to as pseudo-1 variation display.

In the pseudo-continuous effect of the present embodiment, one or a plurality of decorative symbols 55 are temporarily stopped and displayed before the display of the NEXT image 62 in order to make it easier for the player to understand that the variable display continues. The decorative symbol 55 that has been temporarily stopped and displayed is scrolled at high speed (hereinafter, referred to as "revariation") as the display (or deletion) of the NEXT image 62 is started. From the start of re-variation of pseudo 2 to a predetermined timing (for example, until the start of re-variation of pseudo 3 or the start of SPSP reach), the characters "x2" indicating that it is pseudo 2 are liquid crystal. It is displayed in the upper left part of the screen 5. Further, from the start of the re-variation of the pseudo 3 to a predetermined timing (for example, the start of the SPSP reach), the character "x 2" is erased to indicate that the pseudo 3 is the pseudo 3. Characters are displayed in the upper left part of the liquid crystal screen 5. Further, from the start of the re-variation of the pseudo 4 to the start of the full rotation reach, the character "x3" is erased and the character "x4" indicating that the pseudo4 is a pseudo4 is displayed on the liquid crystal screen 5. It is displayed in the upper left.

The decorative symbol 55 may be hidden before and after the pseudo-continuous effect, or the decorative symbol 55 may not be temporarily stopped and displayed before the display of the NEXT image 62. Here, the NEXT image 62 is displayed while the decorative symbol 55 is continuously scrolled at high speed, and characters such as "x2" and "x3" are displayed in the upper left portion of the liquid crystal screen 5.

As illustrated in FIGS. 13B and 13B, the activation mode suggesting the execution of the pseudo-continuous production includes the characters "ticket", the characters "NEXT", and the pattern imitating the NEXT image 62. including. As described above, the ticket image 60 of the activation mode suggests the effect content of the pseudo-continuous effect.

The sub CPU 131 can execute the pseudo-continuous effect in response to a variation pattern in which the pseudo-continuous effect can be executed. The pseudo-continuous effect of the present embodiment can be executed in the normal mode, and cannot be executed in the boost mode or the special mode (see FIGS. 7 and 8). When executing the pseudo-continuous effect, the sub CPU 131 can execute the ticket effect for deriving the ticket image 60 in the activation mode suggesting the execution of the pseudo-continuous effect. In the present embodiment, the pseudo-continuous effect can be executed even if the ticket image 60 of this activation mode is not derived.

In the present embodiment, immediately before (for example, 2 seconds before) the pseudo-continuous effect, the ticket image 60 in the stock mode can be used to start displaying the ticket image 60 in the activation mode suggesting the execution of the pseudo-continuous effect. The pseudo-continuous effect of the present embodiment can be executed when the reach is not established, during the normal reach, and during the SP reach, and is easily executed in this order. For example, if the pseudo-continuous effect is executed when the reach is not established, the decorative symbol 55 during temporary stop and the decorative symbol 55 during scrolling start re-variating at high speed. Further, when the pseudo continuous effect is executed during the normal reach (or SP reach), the reach symbol in the temporary stop display and the decorative symbol 55 in the middle are regenerated at high speed while the ongoing reach effect is continued. Start fluctuating.

When the pseudo-continuous effect is executed during the normal reach (or SP reach), the reach symbol is continuously displayed as a temporary stop before and after the pseudo-continuous effect, and the pseudo-continuous effect is executed for the decorative symbol 55 in the middle. You may leave it in the same state as before. Specifically, the decorative symbol 55 in the middle continues scrolling at a low speed during normal reach, and remains hidden during SP reach. In this case, the characters "x2" to "x4" described above start to be displayed when the display (or deletion) of the NEXT image 62 is started.

The pseudo-continuous effect of the present embodiment is relatively easy to be executed toward the beginning of the variable effect, and is difficult to be executed at the end of the variable effect. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the ticket image 60 of the activation mode suggesting the execution of the pseudo continuous effect is relatively easy to be derived toward the beginning of the variable effect. When the ticket image 60 of the activation mode suggesting the execution of the pseudo-continuous effect is derived using the ticket image 60 of the stock mode, the display time of the ticket image 60 of the stock mode is relatively short and the reliability is relatively high. Low. As described above, in the present embodiment, the pictogram effect is relatively easy to be executed toward the beginning of the variable effect, and is difficult to be executed at the end of the variable effect, as in the pseudo-continuous effect. In the present embodiment, the pictogram effect is more likely to be executed at the beginning of the variable effect than the pseudo-continuous effect. Therefore, the stock that derives the ticket image 60 of the activation mode that suggests the execution of the pseudo-continuous effect is compared with the display time of the ticket image 60 of the stock mode that derives the ticket image 60 of the activation mode that suggests the execution of the pictogram effect. The display time of the ticket image 60 of the embodiment is longer, and the reliability is relatively low.

In the present embodiment, the pseudo-continuous effect is started with the erasure of the ticket image 60 in the activation mode suggesting the execution of the pseudo-continuous effect. As a result, the display of the NEXT image 62 is started at the same time as the erasure of the ticket image 60. In the present embodiment, at the same time as the NEXT image 62 is erased, the display of characters such as "x2" is started and the decorative symbol 55 is re-variated. In the following description, at the same time as erasing the ticket image 60 in the activation mode, the effect suggested by the ticket image 60 (for example, in the case of the ticket image 60 of FIGS. 13B and 13B, a pseudo continuous effect) is started. Pattern is called start pattern 1.

The number of times the pseudo-continuous effect is executed is determined in advance depending on the type of variation pattern of the special symbol (see FIG. 7). The longer the fluctuation pattern is, the more times the pseudo-continuous production is executed, and only when it is a big hit, it can be executed three times. Therefore, when a plurality of ticket images 60 in the stock mode are displayed, the ticket image 60 in the activation mode suggesting the execution of the pseudo-continuous effect may appear a plurality of times up to the number of times the pseudo-continuous effect is executed. ..

13 (B) and 13 (c) are invocation modes suggesting high reliability. This activation mode is much less likely to be displayed in the case of loss than in the case of a big hit, and in the case of loss, it is likely to be displayed corresponding to a variation pattern in which the variation time of the special symbol is relatively long. Specifically, the sub CPU 131 can execute a ticket effect for deriving the ticket image 60 of the activation mode of FIGS. 13B and 13C, for example, in response to a variation pattern capable of executing SP reach or SPSP reach. Is. It should be noted that the activation mode of FIGS. 13B and 13C does not appear corresponding to the SP reach or the fluctuation pattern in which the SPSP reach cannot be executed. Therefore, in this embodiment, as a result, it can be indirectly suggested that SP reach or SPSP reach is executed depending on the activation mode of FIGS. 13 (B) and 13 (c). In the present embodiment, the SP reach or the SPSP reach can be executed even if the ticket image 60 of the activation mode of FIGS. 13 (B) and 13 (c) is not derived.

As illustrated in FIGS. 13 (B) and 13 (c), the activation mode of FIGS. 13 (B) and 13 (c) includes the characters "ticket" and the two characters "super heat". The character "super heat" is a character that is much harder to display when it is lost than when it is a big hit. It should be noted that the ticket image 60 of the activation mode of FIGS. 13B and 13C does not suggest the effect contents of SP reach and SPSP reach.

In the present embodiment, the ticket image of the activation mode of FIGS. 13 (B) and 13 (c) immediately before the reach is established (including immediately before the reach is established after the re-variation) only once during the one-time variation display of the special symbol. The display of 60 can be started. The reach of the present embodiment is relatively easy to be established in the middle stage of the fluctuation effect. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the ticket image 60 of the activation mode of FIGS. 13B and 13C is relatively easy to be derived in the middle of the variation effect. The display time of the ticket image 60 in the stock mode is longer when the activation mode of FIGS. 13 (B) and 13 (c) is derived than when the activation modes of FIGS. 13 (B) (a) and 13 (b) are derived. It tends to be relatively long. On the other hand, the reliability of the activation mode shown in FIGS. 13 (B) and 13 (c) is higher than that of the other activation modes (specifically, FIGS. 13 (B) (a), (b), and (d)). Compared to high.

In the present embodiment, when the decorative symbol 55 in the middle with the same number as the reach symbol slowly passes between the reach symbols during the normal reach, it develops into SP reach or SPSP reach. In the present embodiment, since the ticket image 60 of the activation mode shown in FIGS. 13 (B) and 13 (c) is derived immediately before the reach is established, the above activation mode can be derived when it is unknown whether the activation mode is SP reach or SPSP reach. is there. This makes it possible to surprise the player.

The ticket image 60 of the activation mode shown in FIGS. 13B and 13C may be easily derived from the middle to the latter half of the variation effect (for example, during SP reach or SPSP reach). That is, when the ticket image 60 of the activation mode of FIGS. 13 (B) and 13 (c) is derived using the ticket image 60 of the stock mode, the display time of the ticket image 60 of the stock mode tends to be relatively long. Good. With such a configuration, the display time of the ticket image 60 in the stock mode is such that when the activation mode of FIGS. 13 (B) and 13 (c) is derived, the activation mode of FIGS. 13 (B) (a) and 13 (b) It can be longer than when it is derived. As a result, the longer the display time of the ticket image 60 in the stock mode, the higher the reliability, so that the player can easily understand the high and low reliability.

In this embodiment, the ticket image 60 itself of the activation mode shown in FIGS. 13B and 13C suggests that the reliability is high. Unlike the other activation modes, the ticket image 60 of the activation mode of FIGS. 13B and 13C does not trigger the derivation of other effects. The ticket image 60 of the activation mode shown in FIGS. 13B and 13C may be used as an opportunity to derive another effect. As an example, FIGS. 13B and 13C may be an activation mode suggesting the execution of the intense heat effect. The intense heat effect is an effect of displaying an intense heat image (not shown) including the characters "extreme heat" on the liquid crystal screen 5 for a predetermined time (for example, 1.5 seconds). An intense heat image is an image that is displayed in full screen. The intense heat image is displayed in front of the hold icon 54, the decorative symbol 55, the band 80, the gimmick sign images 81 and 82, and the characters "x2" to "x4". Further, the intense heat image is displayed behind the icon 53 and the ticket image 60. The characters "extreme heat" included in the intense heat image are displayed at a display position that is not hidden by the icon 53 and the ticket image 60.

Similar to the activation mode of FIGS. 13 (B) and 13 (c), the intense heat effect is much less likely to be displayed in the case of a loss than in the case of a big hit, and in the case of a loss, the fluctuation time of the special symbol is relative. It is easy to display corresponding to a long fluctuation pattern. Specifically, the sub CPU 131 can execute the intense heat effect, for example, in response to a variation pattern capable of executing SP reach or SPSP reach.

For example, after displaying the ticket image 60 of the activation mode shown in FIGS. 13B and 13C, the intense heat effect is started at a predetermined time (for example, 0.5 seconds later). As a result, the display of the intense heat image is started while the ticket image 60 is being displayed. After that, the intense heat image is erased at the same time as the ticket image 60 is erased. Here, although a part of the intense heat image is not visible by the ticket image 60, the characters "extreme heat" included in the intense heat image are displayed at a display position that is not hidden by the ticket image 60. By displaying a plurality of characters "super heat" at the same time by the intense heat image and the ticket image 60, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation for the big hit.

13 (B) and 13 (d) are activation modes suggesting the execution of the gimmick effect. In the present embodiment, when the gimmick effect is executed during the normal reach or the SP reach, the SPSP reach is developed. In addition, when the gimmick effect is executed following the winning operation effect at the end of the SPSP reach, or when the gimmick effect as the revival effect is executed, it becomes a big hit. Therefore, the activation mode that suggests the execution of the gimmick effect is also the activation mode that suggests that the SPSP reach or higher is at least.

As an example of the activation mode suggesting the execution of the gimmick effect, as illustrated in FIGS. 13 (B) and 13 (d), the characters "ticket" and the characters "departure" are combined with the gimmick sign images 81 and 82. Including imitated patterns. As described above, the ticket image 60 of the activation mode of FIGS. 13 (B) and 13 (d) is an image that predicts the shape of the effectors 7L and 7R at the advance position, and the effecters 7L and 7R operate. This is a suggestive image. In the present embodiment, the effect content of SPSP reach is not suggested by the ticket image 60 of the activation mode of FIGS. 13B and 13D.

The sub CPU 131 is a ticket of an activation mode that suggests execution of a gimmick effect corresponding to a variation pattern in which SPSP reach can be executed and a resurrection effect cannot be executed, and a variation pattern in which SPSP reach and resurrection effect can be executed. The image 60 can be derived. In the present embodiment, the ticket image 60 of the activation mode suggesting the execution of the gimmick effect by using the ticket image 60 of the stock mode before the development of the SPSP reach (for example, during the gimmick sign effect), immediately before the winning operation effect, and immediately before the revival effect. Can be started to be displayed. In the present embodiment, the gimmick effect can be executed even if the ticket image 60 of this activation mode is not derived. The gimmick effect of the present embodiment is not executed at the beginning of the variable effect, and is likely to be executed at the end of the variable effect. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the activation mode suggesting the execution of the gimmick effect is relatively easy to be derived at the end of the variable effect. When the ticket image 60 of the activation mode suggesting the execution of the gimmick effect is derived using the ticket image 60 of the stock mode, the display time of the ticket image 60 of the stock mode is relatively long and the reliability is relatively high. ..

In the present embodiment, the gimmick effect is started after the ticket image 60 of the activation mode suggesting the execution of the gimmick effect is erased. In the following description, after erasing the ticket image 60 of the activation mode, the effect suggested by the ticket image 60 (for example, in the case of the ticket image 60 of FIGS. 13B and 13D, a gimmick effect) is started. The pattern is called a start pattern 3.

In the present embodiment, the number of times the gimmick effect is executed is determined in advance depending on the type of variation pattern of the special symbol. The longer the fluctuation pattern is, the more times the gimmick effect is executed, and only when it is a big hit, it can be executed twice. Therefore, when a plurality of ticket images 60 in the stock mode are displayed, the ticket image 60 in the activation mode suggesting the execution of the gimmick effect may appear a plurality of times up to the number of times the gimmick effect is executed.

From the above, the ticket image 60 has a gimmick of immediately before the change of the icon 53 (that is, immediately before the pictogram production), immediately before the pseudo 2-4 (that is, immediately before the pseudo continuous production), immediately before the reach is established, and during the variable display of the special symbol. It may be activated before and after the production is executed. Specifically, the pre-execution of the gimmick effect is before the development of the SPSP reach, immediately before the winning operation promotion effect, and immediately before the revival effect.

In the present embodiment, the activation mode of FIGS. 13B and 13A can be derived immediately before the change of the icon 53. Further, it is possible to derive the activation mode shown in FIGS. 13 (B) and 13 (b) immediately before the pseudo 2 to 4. Further, the activation mode shown in FIGS. 13B and 13C can be derived immediately before the reach is established. In addition, the activation mode of FIGS. 13B and 13D can be derived before the execution of the gimmick effect. The activation modes of FIGS. 13B, 13A and 13B are relatively easy to be derived toward the beginning of the variation effect. Further, the activation mode of FIGS. 13B and 13C is relatively easy to be derived in the middle stage of the fluctuation effect. Further, the activation mode of FIGS. 13B and 13D is relatively easy to be derived at the final stage of the variation effect.

The activation modes of FIGS. 13 (B), (a), (b), and (d) are common in that they directly suggest other production contents. The activation mode of FIGS. 13B and 13C is different from the other activation modes described above in that it does not directly suggest other production contents.

The ticket image 60 of the stock mode in the present embodiment is different in color (or glossiness) from the ticket image 60 of the activation mode. For example, the ticket image 60 in the stock mode is displayed in pink, and the ticket image 60 in the activation mode is displayed in white. This makes it possible to make the impression dynamic when the activation mode is derived. The stock mode and the activation mode may be displayed in the same color. Even in this case, since the characters and patterns included in the ticket image 60 are different, it is possible for the player to easily recognize that the activation mode is derived from the stock mode.

FIG. 14 is an example of the display position of the ticket image 60. In the present embodiment, the ticket image 60 of the stock mode is displayed above the icon 53 or the hold icon 54 (see FIG. 14 (A)). When the ticket image 60 is activated during the variable display corresponding to the icon 53 and the activation mode is derived, the ticket image 60 in the stock mode is displayed at the ticket stock position 600 which is the upper part of the icon 53. Further, when the ticket image 60 is activated during the variable display corresponding to the first hold and the activation mode is derived, the ticket image 60 in the stock mode is the upper part of the hold icon 541 suggesting the first hold. Is displayed at the ticket stock position 601. Further, when activated during the variable display corresponding to the second hold, the ticket image 60 in the stock mode is displayed at the ticket stock position 602, which is the upper part of the hold icon 542 suggesting the second hold. Similarly, when activated during the variable display corresponding to the third hold, it is displayed at the ticket stock position 603, which is the upper part of the hold icon 543 suggesting the third hold. If it is activated during the variable display corresponding to the fourth hold, it is displayed at the ticket stock position 604 above the hold icon 544 suggesting the fourth hold. The ticket image 60 in the stock mode is displayed at any one of the ticket stock positions. For example, when the ticket image 60 in the stock mode is displayed at the ticket stock position 600, the ticket image 60 in the stock mode is not displayed at the other ticket stock positions 601 to 4. A plurality of ticket images 60 in the stock mode may be displayed at the same time. In this case, at least a part of these ticket images 60 is displayed superimposed on the same ticket stock position (note that they may be displayed so as not to overlap).

The ticket effect (corresponding) displays the ticket image 60 in the stock mode at the ticket stock position 600. In the ticket effect (look-ahead), the ticket image 60 in the stock mode is displayed at the ticket stock positions 601 to 4. In the present embodiment, at the ticket stock positions 600 to 4, the ticket image 60 in the stock mode is superimposed and displayed on the front side of the icon. The ticket image 60 in the stock mode is displayed so as to fluffy and sway at the ticket stock positions 600 to 4. This makes it possible to draw the player's attention to the ticket image 60. Further, the display mode of the stock mode may be a mode in which the opaque state in which the icon on the back side is completely invisible and the translucent (or transparent) state in which the icon on the back side can be seen are alternately switched. As a result, the icon below the ticket image 60 becomes visible.

As illustrated in FIG. 14B, in the present embodiment, the ticket image 60 of the activation mode is derived at the ticket activation position 605 different from the ticket stock position. The ticket activation position 605 is closer to the center of the liquid crystal screen 5 than the ticket stock positions 600 to 4. Further, the ticket activation position 605 has a wider area than the ticket stock positions 600 to 4. At the ticket activation position 605, the ticket image 60 in the activation mode is displayed larger than in the stock mode.

The ticket stock positions 600 to 4 are not limited to the upper part of the icon, and may be any area. For example, an area for displaying the ticket image 60 in the stock mode may be provided in the lower right corner of the liquid crystal screen 5.

The ticket activation position 605 may be an area that does not overlap with the ticket stock positions 600 to 4. As a result, there is no possibility that the ticket image 60 in the stock mode overlaps with the ticket image 60 in the activation mode.

FIG. 15 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a determination ratio between the number of times the ticket effect (look-ahead) and the ticket effect (corresponding) are executed and the activation timing in the case of a big hit. Further, FIG. 16 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a determination ratio between the number of times the ticket effect (look-ahead) and the ticket effect (corresponding) are executed and the activation timing in the case of loss. The sub CPU 131 of the present embodiment first determines whether or not the ticket effect can be executed in accordance with the acquisition of the advance determination information. The sub CPU 131 determines that the ticket effect can be executed, for example, when the setting information of the car wash effect (gase) described later is already set in the sub RAM 133. On the other hand, for example, when the ticket effect setting information is already set in the sub RAM 133, it is determined that the ticket effect cannot be executed.

When it is determined that the ticket effect can be executed, how many times each of the ticket effect (look-ahead) and the ticket effect (corresponding) is performed based on the pre-judgment information (specifically, whether it is a big hit or not and the type of fluctuation pattern). It is determined whether to execute (that is, how many stock mode ticket images 60 are displayed) and the activation timing. This determination is made by a random number lottery using a table (not shown) for determining the number of times the ticket effect is executed and the timing of activation. In this table, determination values to be compared with random numbers for determining the number of times the ticket effect is executed and the activation timing acquired by the sub CPU 131 in connection with the acquisition of the advance determination information are assigned in advance for each variation pattern. In the present embodiment, the sub CPU 131 can execute the ticket effect 0 to 4 times for the timing that can be activated during the variation effect.

When the sub CPU 131 decides to execute the ticket effect at least once, the sub CPU 131 makes the following decisions following this decision. Specifically, in a random number lottery using a random number acquired by the sub CPU 131 with the acquisition of the advance determination information, it is determined whether the ticket effect is executed as the ticket effect (look-ahead) or as the ticket effect (corresponding). By this determination, the number of times the ticket effect (look-ahead) and the ticket effect (corresponding) are executed is determined. Here, in the present embodiment, four ticket images 60 in the stock mode are stocked at the same time only in the case of a big hit, and four ticket images 60 in the stock mode are not stocked at the same time in the case of a loss. Therefore, when the ticket effect is executed four times due to loss, the number of times the ticket effect (look-ahead) and the ticket effect (corresponding) are executed is determined so that four ticket images 60 in the stock mode are not stocked at the same time. ..

When it is determined to execute the ticket effect (look-ahead), the sub CPU 131 determines, following this determination, the display start pattern of the ticket image 60 in the stock mode for the number of times the ticket effect (look-ahead) is executed. When the execution of a plurality of ticket effects (look-ahead) is determined, the start pattern of the ticket effects (look-ahead) is determined for each ticket effect. On the other hand, when it is decided to execute the ticket effect (corresponding), the sub CPU 131 sets the display start pattern of the ticket image 60 in the stock mode to the ticket effect at the start of the variable display of the first special symbol related to the prior determination information. Determine the number of executions of (corresponding). When the execution of a plurality of ticket effects (corresponding) is determined, the start pattern of the ticket effects (corresponding) is determined for each ticket effect. When the execution of a plurality of ticket effects (look-ahead) or ticket effects (corresponding) is decided, the start patterns of the plurality of ticket effects (look-ahead) are collectively determined to be the same start pattern, and a plurality of ticket effects (pre-reading) are determined. The start pattern of the above) may be collectively determined to be the same start pattern.

In the present embodiment, the process of determining how many times the ticket effect is executed, the process of determining the activation timing of the ticket effect, and the process of determining the display start pattern of the ticket image 60 in the stock mode are separately performed. The case will be described. The sub CPU 131 may make these three determinations in one process.

Although detailed description is omitted, in the present embodiment, the reach ratio differs depending on the number of holds (see FIG. 6D). Therefore, in the case of loss, inconsistency may occur between the information indicating the fluctuation pattern included in the prior determination information and the fluctuation pattern actually used in the fluctuation display of the special symbol. However, depending on the setting of the fluctuation pattern table for loss, there is pre-determination information that the same fluctuation pattern is determined regardless of the number of reservations. Further, even if an inconsistency occurs with the fluctuation pattern actually used, there is pre-determination information such that the same reach effect is executed so that a big problem does not occur even if the ticket effect is executed. In the present embodiment, the ticket effect (look-ahead) is executably controlled based on such prior determination information.

In the present embodiment, whether or not the above-mentioned activation timing is in the fluctuation effect is uniquely determined by the type of fluctuation pattern. In the present embodiment, in the case of the fluctuation patterns H15 to 7 in which the reach effect cannot be executed, the above-mentioned activation timing does not exist during the variation effect. The sub CPU 131 cannot execute the ticket effect based on the pre-determination information including the information of such a fluctuation pattern. Therefore, the sub CPU 131 of the present embodiment determines whether or not to execute the ticket effect based on the preliminary determination information including the information of the fluctuation patterns other than the fluctuation patterns H15 to 7.

For example, in the case of the fluctuation pattern A1 or H1 in which the pseudo continuous effect and the SPSP reach cannot be executed, among the above-mentioned activation timings, immediately before the pseudo 2-4 and before the execution of the gimmick effect (specifically, the SPSP reach development). The timing of before, immediately before the winning operation promotion effect, and immediately before the revival effect) does not exist during the variable effect. Therefore, the sub CPU 131 can execute the ticket effect at other activation timings (specifically, the timing immediately before the change of the icon 53 and immediately before the reach is established) (FIGS. 15A and 16A). See A)). For example, when "0 to 99" is used as a random number for determining the number of times the ticket effect is executed, it is compared with this random number in the table (not shown) for determining the number of times the ticket effect is executed when the variation pattern A1 is used. As for the judgment value, "0 to 69" is assigned to "no execution" (decision ratio 70%), and "70 to 84" is assigned to "twice" (decision ratio 15). %), "85-99" is assigned to "once" (decision rate 15%). If the number of times the ticket effect is executed is determined to be "2 times", the activation timing is determined from the timing "immediately before the icon change" and "immediately before the reach is established" (see FIG. 15 (B-1)). For example, when "0 to 99" is used as a random number for determining the activation timing of the ticket effect, the determination value to be compared with this random number in the table (not shown) for determining the activation timing in the case of the fluctuation pattern A1 is , "0 to 49" is assigned to "immediately before the icon change" (execution rate 50%), and "50 to 99" is assigned to "immediately before the reach is established" (execution rate 50%). ).

As illustrated in FIGS. 15 and 16, in the present embodiment, the relatively long fluctuation pattern is more likely to execute the ticket effect (see FIGS. 15 (A) and 16 (A)). In the case of a big hit, since the rate at which SPSP reach is executed is relatively high, it is easy to suggest that SPSP reach may be executed. For this reason, it is more likely to be activated at the end of the variable production than at the beginning (see FIG. 15). Specifically, in the case of a big hit, the number of executions is relatively large, and the ticket effect with high reliability is easily executed (see FIG. 15). On the other hand, in the case of loss, the ratio of SPSP reach being executed is relatively low, and the reach effect of SP reach or less is likely to be executed. For this reason, it is relatively more likely to be activated at the beginning of the variation effect, and less likely to be activated at the end of the variation effect (see FIG. 16). Specifically, when the variation pattern H1 is lost and the variation time of the first special symbol is relatively short, the number of executions is relatively small and the ticket effect with low reliability is likely to be executed. (See FIGS. 16A and 16B-1). As a result, the larger the number of stocks, the easier it is to win a big hit. When the variation pattern H11 is lost and the variation time of the first special symbol is relatively long, the number of executions is set to be relatively large (see FIG. 16A). However, if the first special symbol is lost and the fluctuation time of the first special symbol is relatively long, unlike the case of a big hit, it is difficult to execute a ticket effect with high reliability, and a ticket effect with low reliability is easily executed. It is preset (see FIGS. 15 (B-2) and 16 (B-2)).

In the case of a big hit, the ticket effect of the present embodiment is particularly easy to activate at the timing of "immediately before the reach is established", and in the case of a loss, it is relatively difficult to activate at the timing of "immediately before the establishment of the reach". In this embodiment, the high reliability of each activation timing is in the order of "immediately before the icon change", "immediately before pseudo 2", "immediately before pseudo 3", "before SPSP reach development", and "immediately before establishment of reach". It is preset to be high. Here, in the ticket production of the present embodiment, only the activation mode of FIGS. 13B and 13C can be derived at the timing of "immediately before the establishment of reach". Therefore, when the activation mode shown in FIGS. 13B and 13C is derived, the reliability is high even if the activation timing is early.

The ticket effect of the present embodiment can be activated only in the case of a big hit at the timings of "immediately before the pseudo 4", "immediately before the winning operation promotion effect", and "immediately before the resurrection effect". In the case of loss, the ticket image 60 cannot be activated at the timing of "immediately before the winning operation promotion effect". Further, in the case of loss, the third pseudo continuous effect and the revival effect are not executed during the variable effect. Therefore, the timings of "immediately before pseudo-4" and "immediately before the revival effect" do not exist during the variable effect. That is, in the case of loss, the ticket image 60 cannot be activated at the timing of "immediately before the pseudo 4" and "immediately before the revival effect".

Here, the ticket image 60 in the stock mode is the same regardless of the activation timing (see FIG. 13 (A)). Therefore, it is possible to increase the reliability of the ticket image 60 as the variation effect progresses (that is, the later the activation timing).

Depending on the activation mode, even if the number of stocks is small, it may be easy to win a big hit. Specifically, for example, when one ticket image 60 for deriving the activation mode of FIGS. 13 (B) and 13 (c) is stocked, the activation mode of FIGS. 13 (B) (a) or 13 (b) is derived. It is more likely to be a big hit than two ticket images 60 are stocked.

In the present embodiment, only the activation modes shown in FIGS. 13B and 13D can be derived at the activation timings of "immediately before the winning operation promotion effect" and "immediately before the resurrection effect". It should be noted that the activation mode of FIGS. 13B and 13D can be derived even at the timing of “before SPSP reach development” prior to the above timing. With such a configuration, the activation mode of FIGS. 13B and 13D is more reliable as the activation timing is later.

The stock start pattern of the ticket image 60 in the ticket effect (look-ahead) will be described with reference to FIGS. 17 and 18. FIG. 17 is a time chart for explaining the start pattern of the ticket effect (look-ahead). FIG. 18 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a ticket effect (look-ahead) start pattern determination table.

The effect pattern for starting the display of the ticket image 60 in the stock mode in the ticket effect (look-ahead) includes a first look-ahead effect pattern and a second look-ahead effect pattern. As illustrated in FIG. 17A, in the first look-ahead effect pattern, the ticket image 60 in the stock mode is started by starting the ticket effect with the display of the hold icon 54 to be read ahead (that is, almost at the same time as winning the prize). This is an effect pattern in which the display of is started. Further, as illustrated in FIG. 17B, in the second look-ahead effect pattern, the display of the ticket image 60 in the stock mode is started by starting the ticket effect at the timing after the hold icon 54 to be read ahead is displayed. It is a production pattern to be done.

In the case of the second look-ahead effect pattern, the display of the ticket image 60 in the stock mode is started by starting the ticket effect with the success of the car wash effect. The car wash effect is an effect of aiming at the icon with the water discharged from the watering nozzle 70 (see FIG. 20C). If it doesn't get wet, it's a failure and no change occurs. Although detailed description is omitted, the car wash effect that fails in this way is determined by the sub CPU 131 based on the pre-judgment information or the judgment result of the special symbol judgment (specifically, whether it is a big hit or not and the type of fluctuation pattern. It is executed when it is decided to execute "car wash effect (gase)" (by random number lottery based on). The car wash effect (gase) is easy to be executed when it is lost, and difficult to be executed when it is a big hit. Therefore, the player can recognize that the reliability is relatively low when the car wash effect (gase) is executed.

It is a success if the car wash is well watered. In this embodiment, there are three patterns of operations when successful. The first is a pattern in which the ticket image 60 of the stock mode is newly displayed at the ticket stock position of the icon covered with water. The second is a pattern in which the watered icon changes to a more reliable mode (eg, color). The third is a pattern in which both the first and the second are performed. Which icon may be splashed with water is suggested by the display position of the target 71 displayed with the watering nozzle 70. The target 71 is a round image superimposed and displayed on the front side of any one of the icons.

In the present embodiment, the car wash effect can be executed based on the determination result of the special symbol determination or the prior determination information. When executed based on the pre-determination information, the car wash effect is executed at an arbitrary shift timing before the variable display of the look-ahead target starts. As an example, FIG. 17B illustrates a state in which the car wash effect is started at the start of the variation display one before the variation display of the look-ahead target (hereinafter, referred to as “1 variation before”). The car wash effect based on the determination result of the special symbol determination can be executed at any timing during the variable display.

The ticket effect (look-ahead) start pattern determination table is preset so that the determination ratio differs between the case of a big hit and the case of a loss. As an example, as illustrated in FIG. 18A, when the pre-judgment information is a big hit and the number of reservations is 2, the start pattern is 65% for the first look-ahead effect pattern and 35% for the start pattern. The second look-ahead effect pattern is determined. What is characteristic of the ticket effect (look-ahead) start pattern determination table is that the first look-ahead effect pattern is more likely to be determined in the case of a big hit than in the case of a loss. As a result, the reliability of the first look-ahead effect pattern can be made higher than that of the second look-ahead effect pattern. That is, it is more reliable that the ticket image 60 in the stock mode is displayed at an earlier timing. Further, the start pattern of the ticket effect (look-ahead) is determined regardless of the activation timing (that is, the type of activation mode). As a result, the reliability of the start pattern of the ticket effect (look-ahead) can be made the same regardless of the type of activation mode of the ticket image 60. The start pattern of the ticket effect (look-ahead) may be determined at the same determination rate regardless of whether it is a big hit or not. Further, in the case of a big hit, it may be easier to determine the second look-ahead effect pattern than in the case of a loss.

Further, what is characteristic of the ticket effect (look-ahead) start pattern determination table is that, as illustrated in FIG. 18, when the number of reservations is 1, the second look-ahead effect pattern is not determined regardless of whether it is a big hit or not. is there. In the present embodiment, the car wash effect is executed at the shift timing. Therefore, when the number of holds is 1, the variable display of the look-ahead target is started when the shift process is performed once. Therefore, when the number of holds is 1, the ticket image 60 cannot be stocked while the shift timing is held. Therefore, when the number of reservations is 1, it is set in advance so that the second look-ahead effect pattern is not determined.

The execution start timing of the car wash effect based on the prior determination information is not limited to the shift timing. For example, the car wash effect may be started at any timing during one or a plurality of variable displays that are executed before the variable display of the look-ahead target is started. In such a case, even when the number of reservations is 1, it is possible to start the ticket effect with the second look-ahead effect pattern.

In addition, the ticket effect (look-ahead) start pattern determination table is determined in advance as either the first look-ahead start pattern or the second look-ahead start pattern at a different ratio for each fluctuation pattern indicated by the advance judgment information. It may be set. For example, when a highly reliable reach effect (for example, SPSP reach) is executed, it may be easy to start with the first look-ahead effect pattern. Thereby, the reliability of the first look-ahead start pattern can be made higher than that of the second look-ahead start pattern. Further, in the case of the first look-ahead start pattern, it is possible to facilitate the execution of a highly reliable reach effect (for example, SPSP reach).

Although detailed description will be omitted, when the sub CPU 131 determines the first look-ahead start pattern of the ticket effect, the ticket effect is produced at any shift timing (that is, with the start of the variation display of the first special symbol before any change). Is executed by a random number lottery according to the number of reservations. Further, when the sub CPU 131 determines the second look-ahead start pattern of the ticket effect, it determines at which shift timing the car wash effect is executed (that is, how many fluctuations before the ticket effect is executed) according to the number of pending changes. It will be decided by lottery. In the present embodiment, the ratio determined at any timing is set in advance so as to be the same. If it is a big hit, it may be easily determined at an early timing, and if it is a loss, it may be easily determined at a late timing. When a plurality of activation timings have been determined, the above determination may be made for each activation timing, or may be collectively determined at the same timing.

The stock start mode of the ticket image 60 in the ticket effect (look-ahead) will be described with reference to FIGS. 19 to 21. FIG. 19 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a specific example in the case where one ticket image 60 is stocked in the first look-ahead effect pattern. FIG. 20 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a specific example in the case where one ticket image 60 is stocked in the second look-ahead effect pattern. FIG. 21 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a specific example in which the second look-ahead effect pattern may be accompanied by a change in the hold icon 54.

As illustrated in FIGS. 19 (A) and 19 (B), one hold icon 54 is displayed along with one prize in the variable display of the special symbol in the state where there is no hold. The hold icon 54 at this time is translucent so that the background screen on the back side can be seen. Further, the hold icon 54 at this time is relatively small and reduced. When the first look-ahead effect pattern is determined, the ticket image 60 in the stock mode is displayed on the front side of the hold icon 54 at this time. In the example of FIG. 19B, one ticket image 60 appears. The ticket image 60 at the start of appearance is in an opaque state in which the rear image (for example, the hold icon 54 and the background image) cannot be seen at all. The ticket image 60 at this time is relatively small and reduced.

FIG. 19 (C) illustrates the situation immediately after FIG. 19 (B). The hold icon 54 at this time is once enlarged and displayed while rising so as to jump. Further, the hold icon 54 at this time is translucent so that the background screen on the back side can be seen. FIG. 19C illustrates how the ticket image 60 in the stock mode, which is slightly larger than that in FIG. 19B, is displayed. The ticket image 60 at this time is in an opaque state in which the image on the back side cannot be seen at all.

FIG. 19 (D) illustrates the situation immediately after FIG. 19 (C). The hold icon 54 at this time is reduced to a size larger than that at the time of winning while descending. Further, with the reduction, the hold icon 54 at this time becomes an opaque state in which the background screen on the back side cannot be seen at all. In this example, the hold icon 54 displayed at this time is kept in the above size and in an opaque state until the variable display is started. In the present embodiment, when the hold icon 54 is displayed in association with the winning, the hold icon 54 illustrated in FIGS. 19B to 19D is operated every time. FIG. 19 (D) illustrates a state in which the ticket image 60 in the stock mode, which was started to be displayed in the first look-ahead effect pattern in FIG. 19 (B), is once enlarged and displayed while rising so as to jump. ing. As a result, the ticket image 60 rises from the lower part to the upper part of the ticket stock position 601. The ticket image 60 at this time is in an opaque state in which the image on the back side cannot be seen at all.

FIG. 19 (E) illustrates the situation immediately after FIG. 19 (D). As illustrated in FIG. 19 (D), the ticket image 60 in the stock mode, which was started to be displayed in the first look-ahead effect pattern in FIG. 19 (B), descends in the ticket stock position 601 from the time of winning. Also shrinks to a larger size. The ticket image 60 at this time is in an opaque state in which the image on the back side cannot be seen at all. As illustrated in FIG. 19F, the stock mode ticket image 60 remains opaque at the size of FIG. 19E until the variation display is initiated. In the present embodiment, when the ticket image 60 in the stock mode is newly displayed in the first look-ahead effect pattern, the operation of the ticket image 60 illustrated in FIGS. 19B to 19E is performed every time.

FIG. 20A illustrates a state in which the ticket effect is not executed when the number of reservations is 2. As illustrated in FIGS. 20 (B) and 20 (C), the car wash effect is started as the variation display of the first special symbol before one variation is started. FIG. 20C illustrates how the target 71 suggests that the hold icon 541 may be splashed with water due to the car wash effect.

As illustrated in FIG. 20 (D), when the result of the car wash effect is unsuccessful (that is, in the case of the car wash effect (gase)), the ticket effect is not executed. Also, the hold icon 541 does not change at all. If the result of the car wash effect is successful (see FIG. 20E), the watered hold icon 54 is magnified and displayed on the back side in order to expect it to change to a more reliable mode. It becomes translucent enough to see the background screen of (see FIG. 20F). In the present embodiment, when the hold icon 54 is in such a state, one ticket image 60 in the stock mode appears in the second look-ahead effect pattern (see FIG. 20F). The operation itself of the ticket image 60 when the appearance of the ticket image 60 in the stock mode starts in the second look-ahead effect pattern is the ticket image in the stock mode in the first look-ahead effect pattern illustrated in FIGS. 19 (B) to 19 (E). It is the same as the operation of the ticket image 60 when the appearance of the 60 starts. In the second look-ahead effect pattern, unlike the case of the first look-ahead effect pattern, the ticket image 60 appears during the display of the effect of the water emitted from the watering nozzle 70. The watering nozzle 70 and the target 71 are erased when the ticket image 60 is started to be displayed in the second look-ahead effect pattern. In the present embodiment, when the car wash effect is successful, the ticket image 60 in the stock mode does not appear, and the hold icon 541 may only change to a more reliable mode.

Following FIGS. 20 (F), the case where the hold icon 541 does not change to a more reliable mode as illustrated in FIGS. 21 (G) and 21 (H), and the case where the hold icon 541 does not change to a more reliable mode, and the cases shown in FIGS. 21 (J) and 21 (K). As such, the hold icon 541 may change to a more reliable mode. In the present embodiment, the hold icon 54 is changed to a more reliable mode after the display of the ticket image 60 in the stock mode is started in the second look-ahead effect pattern. By shifting the timing in this way, it is possible to draw the player's attention to both effects. The mode in which the ticket image 60 in the stock mode is displayed after the hold icon 54 is changed to a mode with higher reliability may be used as the second look-ahead effect pattern. Further, a mode in which the hold icon 54 is changed to a mode with higher reliability and at the same time the ticket image 60 in the stock mode is displayed may be used as the second look-ahead effect pattern.

Next, the stock start pattern of the ticket image 60 in the ticket effect (corresponding) will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 22 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the start pattern of the ticket effect (corresponding).

As described above, when it is decided to execute the ticket effect as the ticket effect (corresponding) at the time of acquiring the pre-determination information, the sub CPU 131 starts the variable display of the first special symbol related to the pre-determination information. In the effect (corresponding), the effect pattern for starting the display of the ticket image 60 in the stock mode is determined. This effect pattern includes a first start pattern and a second start pattern. As illustrated in FIG. 22 (A), the first said start pattern is an effect pattern in which the display of the ticket image 60 in the stock mode is started by starting the ticket effect at the start of the variable display. Further, as illustrated in FIG. 22B, in the second start pattern, the ticket image 60 in the stock mode can be displayed by starting the ticket effect at an arbitrary timing during the variation display except when the variation display starts. It is a production pattern to start. In the case of the second start pattern, the display of the ticket image 60 in the stock mode is started by starting the ticket effect with the success of the car wash effect.

The ticket effect (corresponding) start pattern determination table is preset so that the determination ratio is the same regardless of whether it is a big hit or not, and regardless of the activation timing. Therefore, as illustrated in FIG. 22C, the first start pattern is determined at a rate of 50%, and the second start pattern is determined at a rate of 50%. What is characteristic of the ticket effect (corresponding) start pattern determination table is that the start pattern of the ticket effect (corresponding) is determined regardless of the activation timing (that is, the type of activation mode). As a result, the reliability of the start pattern of the ticket effect (corresponding) can be made the same regardless of the type of activation mode of the ticket image 60. That is, the reliability at the start of display of the ticket image 60 of the stock mode newly added at the ticket stock position 600 is the same. In addition, in the case of a big hit, it may be easier to determine the first start pattern than in the case of a loss, or it may be easier to determine the second start pattern. Further, when the activation mode is highly reliable, it may be easier to determine the first start pattern (or the second start pattern) than when the activation mode is low reliability.

The ticket effect (corresponding) start pattern determination table may be set in advance so as to be determined as one of the first start pattern and the second start pattern at a different ratio for each variation pattern. For example, when a highly reliable reach effect (for example, SPSP reach) is executed, it may be easy to start with the first effect pattern. Thereby, the reliability of the first start pattern can be made higher than that of the second start pattern. Further, in the case of the first start pattern, it is possible to facilitate the execution of a highly reliable reach effect (for example, SPSP reach).

The stock start mode of the ticket image 60 in the ticket production (corresponding) will be described with reference to FIGS. 23 and 24. FIG. 23 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a specific example in the case where one ticket image 60 is stocked in the first start pattern. FIG. 24 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a specific example in the case where one ticket image 60 is stocked in the second start pattern.

FIG. 23A illustrates a state in which the ticket effect is not executed when the number of reservations is 1. In this example, the icon 53 is erased along with the stop display of the decorative symbol 55. As illustrated in FIG. 23B, the hold icon 541 is shifted as the icon 53 with the start of the next variable display of the first special symbol. Along with this, one ticket image 60 in the stock mode appears. First, the ticket image 60 in the stock mode in which the display is started in the start pattern performs the same operation as the operation of the ticket images 60 illustrated in FIGS. 19B to 19E.

First, if the ticket image 60 in stock mode is not displayed at the ticket stock position 600 in the start pattern, the icon 53 is shifted in the same mode as the hold icon 541 (eg, the same shape and transparency) (default mode). ). On the other hand, as illustrated in FIG. 23 (B), when the display of the ticket image 60 in the stock mode is started at the ticket stock position 600 (see FIG. 14 (A)) in the first start pattern, the display is shifted. The icon 53 at the time becomes translucent to the extent that the background screen on the back side can be seen. In the present embodiment, the icon 53 may or may not change to a more reliable mode depending on when the display of the ticket image 60 in the stock mode is started in the first start pattern. First, when the ticket image 60 of the stock mode is displayed in the start pattern, the player does not know what kind of mode the icon 53 will be. When the icon 53 changes, the icon 53 may be shifted in a manner suggesting that the icon 53 changes. For example, the effect sound suggesting that the icon 53 changes may be output from the speaker 24 at the shift timing.

23 (C) and 23 (D) exemplify the situation immediately after FIG. 23 (B). FIG. 23C illustrates how the icon 53 has changed to a more reliable mode. FIG. 23 (D) illustrates how the icon 53 did not change to a highly reliable mode. In the present embodiment, the ticket image 60 in the stock mode is displayed, and then the icon 53 is changed to the highly reliable mode. By shifting the timing in this way, it is possible to draw the player's attention to both effects. In addition, it is possible to prevent an increase in the processing load at the start of variable display. The icon 53 may be changed to a highly reliable mode and then the ticket image 60 in the stock mode may be displayed, or these may be performed at the same time.

FIG. 24A illustrates a state in which the ticket effect is not executed when the number of reservations is 2. In this example, the icon 53 is erased along with the stop display of the decorative symbol 55. As illustrated in FIG. 24 (B), the car wash effect is started with the start of the next variable display of the first special symbol. In the example of FIG. 24B, it is suggested by the target 71 that the icon 53 may be splashed with water while the icon 53 and the hold icon 541 are displayed.

As illustrated in FIG. 24C, if the result of the car wash effect is unsuccessful (that is, in the case of the car wash effect (gase)), the ticket effect is not executed. Moreover, the icon 53 does not change at all. If the result of the car wash effect is successful (see FIG. 24 (D)), one ticket image 60 in the stock mode appears as illustrated in FIG. 24 (E). The ticket image 60 in the stock mode in which the display is started in the second start pattern performs the same operation as the operation of the ticket images 60 illustrated in FIGS. 19B to 19E. In the second start pattern, the ticket image 60 appears during the display of the effect of the water emitted from the watering nozzle 70, as in the second look-ahead effect pattern. The watering nozzle 70 and the target 71 are erased when the ticket image 60 is started to be displayed in the second start pattern. If the car wash effect is successful, the watered icon 53 becomes translucent to the extent that the background screen on the back side can be seen in order to expect it to change to a more reliable mode (FIG. 24 (D). ) And (E)). In the present embodiment, when the car wash effect is successful, the ticket image 60 in the stock mode does not appear, and the icon 53 may only change to a more reliable mode.

Following FIG. 24 (E), the icon 53 does not change to a highly reliable mode as illustrated in FIG. 24 (F), and the icon 53 is highly reliable as illustrated in FIG. 24 (G). It may change to the mode of degree. In the present embodiment, similarly to the case where the icon is displayed without the car wash effect (see FIGS. 23 (B) and 23 (C)), the icon 53 is highly reliable after the ticket image 60 in the stock mode is displayed. Change to the mode of. By shifting the timing in this way, it is possible to draw the player's attention to any of the effects. The icon 53 may be changed to a highly reliable mode and then the ticket image 60 in the stock mode may be displayed, or these may be performed at the same time.

Next, a specific example in which a plurality of ticket images 60 in the stock mode are simultaneously stocked at the ticket stock position will be described with reference to FIGS. 25 and 26. 19 to 21, 23, and 24 illustrate a case where one ticket image 60 is displayed in each effect pattern for starting the display of the ticket image 60 in the stock mode. Here, in the present embodiment, a plurality of ticket images 60 may be stocked at the same time in each effect pattern for starting the display of the ticket image 60 in the stock mode. When a plurality of tickets are stocked at the same time, the ticket effect is basically the same as when only one is stocked, and the ticket images 60 of a plurality of stock modes start to be displayed at one trigger. FIG. 25 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a specific example in which a plurality of ticket images 60 in the stock mode are simultaneously stocked at the ticket stock position 602. FIG. 26 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a specific example in which a plurality of stock mode ticket images 60 are stocked at the same time and a stock mode ticket image 60 is newly stocked.

As illustrated in FIGS. 25A and 25B, the number of holdings becomes 2 and the holding icon 542 is displayed with one winning in the variable display of the special symbol. On the front side of the hold icon 542 at this time, the ticket image 60 in the stock mode is displayed in the first look-ahead effect pattern. The difference between FIG. 25 and FIG. 19 is that one ticket image 60 is stocked in FIG. 19 while two ticket images 60 are stocked in FIG. 25. Another difference is that the pre-reading target is that the ticket image 60 is stocked at the ticket stock position 601 in FIG. 19, whereas the ticket image 60 is stocked at the ticket stock position 602 in FIG. 25. The operation of the ticket image 60 and the hold icon 542 in FIGS. 25 (B) to 25 (F) is the operation of the ticket image 60 and the hold icon 542 in FIGS. 19 (B) to 19 (F), except that there are two ticket images 60. The operation is the same as that of the icon 541.

In the present embodiment, the ticket images 60 of the stock mode are displayed side by side regardless of the stock order and the activation order. Therefore, the plurality of stocked ticket images 60 are activated regardless of the stock order. For example, the ticket image 60 stocked later may be activated first. The ticket images 60 in the stock mode may be displayed side by side in the order of activation, or may be displayed side by side in the order of stock. Alternatively, an image showing how a plurality of sheets are stocked may be prepared in advance, and an image corresponding to the number of stocks may be displayed.

In the present embodiment, there are cases where the variable display of the look-ahead target is started with the number of stocks in FIG. 25 (F), and there are cases where the ticket image 60 in the stock mode is further stocked. For example, following FIG. 25 (F), a case where the stock is stocked at the shift timing (that is, with the start of the fluctuation display before one fluctuation) as illustrated in FIGS. FIG. 26 (G) illustrates how one new ticket image 60 appears. Further, FIG. 26 (I) illustrates a state in which two new ticket images 60 appear. When newly stocked during stocking, the mode of the ticket image 60 already in stock does not change, and the operation of the ticket image 60 illustrated in FIGS. 19 (B) to 19 (E) is performed only by the newly appearing ticket image 60. The same operation as is performed.

In the ticket effect of the present embodiment, 1 to 4 ticket images 60 in a stock mode can be stocked at the same time. In the present embodiment, the number of stocks tends to increase in the case of a big hit as compared with the case of a loss. Further, in the present embodiment, four cards can be stocked at the same time only when the jackpot is a big hit. When the variation display of the look-ahead target is started with the stock number of FIG. 26 (G) (see FIG. 26 (H)), the player does not know whether or not it is a big hit at the start of the variation display of the look-ahead target. On the other hand, in the case of the state of FIG. 26 (I), the player can recognize that the variable display of the look-ahead target is a big hit at the time of this state.

In the present embodiment, a total of four or more ticket images 60 may be stocked by repeating activation and stocking during variable display. In such a case, if there is a period in which four sheets are stocked at the same time, a big hit is confirmed. If there is a gap in the stock period and there is no period in which four sheets are stocked at the same time, there is a possibility of loss. Even if there is a difference in the stock period, if a total of four ticket images 60 are stocked, a big hit may be confirmed. The number of ticket images 60 for which the jackpot is confirmed is not limited to four, and may be any number (for example, one). It should be noted that four sheets may be stocked at the same time only when the variation pattern is such that a predetermined effect (for example, SPSP reach) can be executed. In this case, when four cards are stocked at the same time, the player can recognize that the jackpot is confirmed and that the execution of the predetermined effect is confirmed.

25 and 26 show a flow in which the ticket effect (look-ahead) of the maximum number of ticket effects (4 times in the present embodiment) is executed. Here, in the present embodiment, the ticket effect (look-ahead) may be executed 0 times and the ticket effect (corresponding) may be executed 4 times. In addition, the total number of times the ticket effect (look-ahead) is executed and the number of times the ticket effect (corresponding) is executed may be four times.

In the present embodiment, it is possible to derive the same activation mode a plurality of times. In this embodiment, there is a number of stocks for which a big hit is confirmed for each activation mode. For example, four ticket images 60 for deriving the activation mode of FIGS. 13 (B) and 13 (a) are stocked, and the icon 53 changes in the order of blue, green, red, and rainbow color corresponding to the activation of each ticket image 60. If you do, the jackpot will be confirmed. That is, the number of jackpot confirmed stocks in this activation mode is four. In addition, when one activation mode of FIGS. 13B and 13A is stocked and the icon 53 changes to rainbow color in response to the activation of one, the jackpot is confirmed. However, in this case, only the jackpot or not can be known by how the icon 53 changes, and the jackpot confirmation cannot be known by looking at the activation mode. Further, when three ticket images 60 for deriving the activation mode of FIGS. 13B and 13B are stocked and the pseudo-continuous production is executed three times in order corresponding to the activation of each ticket image 60, the jackpot is confirmed. Become. That is, the number of jackpot confirmed stocks in this activation mode is three. In addition, two ticket images 60 for deriving the activation mode of FIGS. 13 (B) and 13 (d) are stocked, and the SPSP reach is developed in response to the activation of the first image, and the activation of the second image promotes the winning operation. If it is executed immediately before (or just before the revival production), the jackpot will be confirmed. That is, the number of jackpot confirmed stocks in this activation mode is two. In the case of the activation mode of FIGS. 13B and 13C, since only one sheet can be stocked, there is no stock number for which a big hit is confirmed.

As described above, in the present embodiment, basically, the larger the number of stocks, the easier it is to win a big hit. In the case of a big hit, the number of executions is relatively large, and the ticket effect for deriving the activation mode of FIGS. 13B and 13C is set in advance so that the ticket effect can be easily executed (see FIG. 15). On the other hand, if the first special symbol is lost and the fluctuation time of the first special symbol is relatively long, the number of executions is set to be relatively large (see FIG. 16A). In addition, it is difficult to execute the ticket effect for deriving the activation mode of FIGS. 13 (B) and 13 (c), and the ticket effect for deriving the activation mode of FIGS. 13 (B) (a) and 13 (b) is easily executed. It is set in advance (see FIG. 16 (B-2)). With the above configuration, when one ticket image 60 for deriving the activation mode of FIGS. 13 (B) and 13 (c) is stocked, basically, a plurality of ticket images 13 (B) (a) and (b) are used. It is more likely to be a big hit than when the ticket image 60 for deriving the activation mode of is stocked. In this way, even if the number of ticket images 60 to be stocked is small, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation for the jackpot until the activation mode is seen. In addition, it is possible to make the player interested in which activation mode is derived.

In the present embodiment, the activation mode of FIGS. 13 (B) (a) and 13 (b) is derived from the first activation timing from which the activation mode of FIGS. 13 (B) and 13 (c) is derived. The activation timing may be later. As described above, in the case of a big hit, in the case of the big hit, the ticket effect for deriving the activation mode of FIGS. 13 (B) and 13 (c) is easily executed. Further, in the case of loss, it is difficult to execute the ticket effect for deriving the activation mode of FIGS. 13 (B) and 13 (c), and the ticket effect for deriving the activation mode of FIGS. 13 (B) (a) and 13 (b) is executed. easy. As a result, it is possible to set in advance that the activation at the first activation timing is more likely to be a big hit than the activation at the subsequent second activation timing.

The ticket image 60 of the activation mode may be derived in any order. For example, after deriving the activation mode of FIGS. 13 (B) (a) or (b), the activation mode of FIGS. 13 (B) (c) is derived, and then the activation mode of FIGS. 13 (B) (a) or (b) is derived. ) May be derived.

When a plurality of ticket images 60 are stocked, the activation start timings do not coincide with each other. However, in the present embodiment, if the activation start timing is deviated, a plurality of ticket images 60 of the activation mode may be displayed at the same time. The ticket image 60 activated later is superimposed and displayed on the front side of the ticket image 60 activated earlier. In the present embodiment, the ticket image 60 of the activation mode is displayed at the ticket activation position 605 for a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds). Therefore, even if it is displayed as described above, the ticket image 60 can be shown before the activation periods overlap. It is not necessary that a plurality of ticket images 60 of the activation mode are displayed at the same time. For example, with the erasure of the ticket image 60 in the activation mode, the ticket image 60 in another stock mode may be activated.

Next, with reference to FIGS. 27 to 32, a specific example of deriving the ticket image 60 of the activation mode using the ticket image 60 of the stock mode will be described. FIG. 27 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a specific example of deriving the ticket image 60 of the activation mode of FIGS. 13 (B) and 13 (a) using the ticket image 60 of the stock mode. FIG. 28 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a specific example of deriving the ticket image 60 of the activation mode of FIGS. 13 (B) and 13 (b) using the ticket image 60 of the stock mode, following FIG. 27. FIG. 29 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a specific example of deriving the ticket image 60 of the activation mode of FIGS. 13 (B) and 13 (c) using the ticket image 60 of the stock mode, following FIG. 28. FIG. 30 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a specific example of deriving the ticket image 60 of the activation mode of FIGS. 13 (B) and 13 (d) using the ticket image 60 of the stock mode, following FIG. 29. FIG. 31 is for explaining a specific example from the time when the gimmick sign images 81 and 82 start the moving display toward the coalescence to the time when the effecting object 7 completes the operation to the advance position, following FIG. It is explanatory drawing. FIG. 32 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the flow of the effect after the gimmick effect is completed.

27 to 32 are examples of variation effects corresponding to variation patterns A13, A14, or H11. In this example, the sub CPU 131 changes the icon 53 from white to red in one pictogram effect and executes the gimmick sign effect that develops from the first to third stages at the start of the variable display. It is decided by lottery. Further, during the variation effect corresponding to the variation pattern, the pseudo continuous effect is executed once.

FIG. 27A illustrates how three ticket images 60 in the stock mode are displayed at the ticket stock position 601 when the number of reservations is 1. In this example, the variable display of the look-ahead target is started in the state of FIG. 27 (A). At this point, the player does not know whether it is a big hit or not, but since three ticket images 60 are displayed, it is possible for the player to recognize that some kind of production with relatively high reliability will be executed. Is. As illustrated in FIG. 27 (B), one ticket image 60 is activated with the start of this variable display. In this example, one stock mode ticket image 60 is switched to the activation mode ticket image 60 of FIGS. 13B and 13A with the arrival of the activation timing. In the present embodiment, the ticket image 60 of the activation mode is displayed on the front side of the ticket image 60 of the stock mode. Further, in the present embodiment, at the start of activation, the ticket image 60 of another stock mode becomes translucent to the extent that the background screen on the back side can be seen. As a result, even if the ticket image 60 in the stock mode is displayed, the ticket image 60 in the activation mode can be clearly seen.

As illustrated in FIGS. 27 (C) and 27 (D), the ticket image 60 in the activation mode is rotated while being enlarged at the ticket activation position 605. Since the ticket image 60 of the activation mode is displayed on the front side of another image (specifically, an image other than the small symbol and the reserved number), it is not obscured by the other image and the visibility is not deteriorated. .. The ticket image 60 in the stock mode is temporarily invisible due to the ticket image 60 in the activation mode. However, there is no problem for the player because it is more important information for the player which activation mode is derived than how many ticket images 60 are continuously stocked. The ticket image 60 in the stock mode can be seen again immediately when the activated ticket image 60 is moved and displayed in the ticket activation position 605. Specifically, as illustrated in FIG. 27 (E), in the present embodiment, the ticket image 60 of the activation mode is displayed on the liquid crystal screen 5 of the ticket activation position 605 when a predetermined time (for example, 1 second) has elapsed from the activation. Move and display in the area along the diagonal line. Then, in the present embodiment, an effect display is performed in which the lower right corner of the ticket image 60 is cut off at this position and a cut is made. In the present embodiment, the size of the ticket image 60 when it expires is smaller than that at the timing shown in FIG. 27 (D), for example. The ticket image 60 in the activation mode may be cut or erased when it is enlarged to the maximum size.

By the way, in the present embodiment, as illustrated in FIG. 27 (B), a character may appear from the left side of the liquid crystal screen 5 with the start of the variable display. This character is displayed to expect the icon 53 or hold icon 54 to change to a more reliable special aspect. When the character winks as illustrated in FIG. 27 (C), it is determined that any one of the icon 53 and the hold icon 54 changes, and that the pictogram effect is executed. If this character disappears from the liquid crystal screen 5 without winking, neither the icon 53 nor the hold icon 54 changes, and the pictogram effect is not executed. In the present embodiment, the pictogram effect starts when the pictogram image 61 pops out from the face of the winked character (see FIG. 27 (D)). In the present embodiment, the winked character disappears from the liquid crystal screen 5 after a predetermined time (for example, 0.5 seconds after the start of winking). Here, an example in which the pictogram effect is executed triggered by the wink of the character is shown, but in the present embodiment, the pictogram effect starts when the pictogram image 61 flies from the left end of the liquid crystal screen 5 without the character appearing. In some cases.

As illustrated in FIGS. 27 (D) and 27 (E), in the present embodiment, when the ticket image 60 of the activation mode of FIGS. 13 (B) and 13 (a) is displayed, it is suggested by the ticket image 60. The pictogram production starts (that is, the start pattern 2). When the icon 53 and the hold icon 54 are displayed, in the pictogram effect of the present embodiment, it is not suggested which icon changes until the pictogram image 61 collides with any of the displayed icons. .. Therefore, when the icon 53 and the hold icon 541 are displayed as illustrated in FIG. 27 (E) and the pictogram image 61 has not yet collided with any of the icons, which icon is displayed depending on the pictogram effect. It is not suggested whether it will change. On the other hand, when the ticket image 60 of the activation mode shown in FIGS. 13B and 13A is derived by the ticket effect, the icon 53 always changes. Therefore, even when the icon 53 and the hold icon 54 are displayed, it is possible to make the player recognize that the icon 53 changes from the start of activation according to the ticket effect. ..

As illustrated in FIG. 27 (F), the ticket image 60 in the activation mode is erased from the liquid crystal screen 5 when a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds) has elapsed from the activation. At this time, the pictogram image 61 enlarged from the time when the display is started collides with the icon 53. This suggests that the icon 53 changes depending on the pictogram effect. The pictogram image 61 is superimposed and displayed on the front side of the icon 53 and the ticket image 60 in the stock mode.

Following FIG. 27 (F), the icon 53 changes from white to red, as illustrated in FIGS. 28 (G) and 28 (H). After that, as illustrated in FIG. 28 (I), the first stage gimmick predictive effect is started with the establishment of the reach. Further, in this example, the normal reach is started accordingly. In the variation effect corresponding to other variation patterns, SP reach may be started when the reach is established, or SPSP reach may be started via the gimmick effect.

In the present embodiment, the band 80 is displayed behind the decorative symbol 55. Further, the gimmick sign images 81 and 82 and the door images 83 and 84 of the present embodiment are displayed on the front side of the decorative symbol 55 (note that the back side of the hold icon 54). The decorative symbol 55 may be displayed on the front side of the gimmick sign images 81 and 82 and the door images 83 and 84 only at a predetermined timing (for example, only for 2 seconds from the time when the reach is established). The band 80, the gimmick sign images 81 and 82, and the door images 83 and 84 may be displayed as translucent images so that other images (for example, background images) behind them can be seen, or the back side thereof. Other images may be displayed as opaque images that are completely invisible.

As illustrated in FIG. 28 (J), one of the two stocked ticket images 60 is activated during the normal reach. In this example, the ticket image 60 of the activation mode shown in FIGS. 13 (B) and 13 (b) is derived using the ticket image 60 of the stock mode. This activation timing is before the reach symbol is temporarily stopped and the decorative symbol 55 in the middle with the same number as the reach symbol slowly passes between the reach symbols. Therefore, the player does not know whether this variable display ends with normal reach or develops into SP reach or the like.

The ticket image 60 of the activation mode of FIGS. 13 (B) and 13 (b) is shown in FIGS. 13 (B) and 13 (B) during the period of FIGS. 28 (J) and 27 (K). It operates in the same manner as the ticket image 60 of the activation mode of a). As illustrated in FIGS. 28 (J) and 28 (K), the ticket image 60 of the activation mode is an image of the gimmick sign effect (specifically, the gimmick sign images 81 and 82, the band 80, the door image 83, and the image. 84. The same shall apply hereinafter) is displayed on the front side.

As illustrated in FIG. 28 (L), the pseudo-continuous effect is started with the erasure of the ticket image 60 in the activation mode of FIGS. 13 (B) and 13 (b). At the start of the pseudo-continuous production, the NEXT image 62 is displayed in full screen. FIG. 28 (L) illustrates how the NEXT image 62 is beginning to be displayed in full screen. As illustrated in FIG. 29 (M), the NEXT image 62 is displayed behind the ticket image 60, the icon 53, and the hold icon 54. The NEXT image 62 of the present embodiment is displayed on the front side of the gimmick sign effect image and the decorative symbol 55 (see FIG. 29 (M)). Therefore, the image of the gimmick sign effect cannot be seen while the NEXT image 62 is displayed, but the image of the first stage gimmick sign effect is displayed behind the NEXT image 62. Further, although the decorative symbol 55 cannot be seen while the NEXT image 62 is displayed, the reach symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed on the back side of the NEXT image 62, and the decorative symbol 55 in the middle is scrolled at a relatively slow speed. Has been done.

As illustrated in FIG. 29 (N), with the erasure of the NEXT image 62, the image of the gimmick sign effect and the decorative symbol 55 become visible. With the erasure of the NEXT image 62, the decorative symbol 55 starts re-variating (see FIG. 29 (N)). As a result, the variation display of pseudo 2 is started. FIG. 29 (N) illustrates a state in which the display of the character “x2” suggesting that the pseudo 2 is started is started with the start of the pseudo 2. As illustrated in FIG. 29 (N), in this example, the gimmick predictive effect of the second stage is started at the start of the pseudo 2. Therefore, the image of the gimmick sign effect, which was the first stage until the start of the pseudo 2, becomes the second stage at the start of the pseudo 2. Further, in this example, the car wash effect is started at the start of the pseudo 2. The player can expect that the ticket image 60 in the stock mode newly appears or the icon 53 changes to the more reliable mode by the car wash effect. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the watering nozzle 70 and the target 71 displayed by the car wash effect are displayed on the front side of another image (specifically, the image excluding the small symbol and the reserved number). As a result, as illustrated in FIG. 29 (N), the watering nozzle 70 and the target 71 are not obscured by other images and the visibility is not deteriorated. On the other hand, the ticket image 60 in the stock mode is partially obscured by the target 71.

In this example, as illustrated in FIGS. 29 (O) to 29 (Q), one new ticket image 60 in the stock mode appears depending on the success of the car wash effect. As a result, two ticket images 60 will be stocked. During the car wash effect, the water discharged from the watering nozzle 70 is superimposed and displayed on the front side of the ticket image 60 in the stock mode. However, as illustrated in FIG. 29 (O), the water effect is a translucent image to the extent that the rear ticket image 60 and the icon 53 can be seen. Therefore, the player can see the ticket image 60 in the stock mode even during the car wash effect. In this example, the ticket image 60 is newly stocked without changing the icon 53. Other than the flow illustrated in FIG. 29, when the icon 53 changes and the ticket image 60 is newly stocked, or when the ticket image 60 is not newly stocked and the icon 53 changes. There is. In the present embodiment, when the result of the car wash effect is unsuccessful (that is, in the case of the car wash effect (gase)), the icon 53 is not splashed with the water discharged from the watering nozzle 70 (see FIG. 24C). In the case of the car wash effect (gase), no change occurs in the icon 53, and the ticket image 60 is not newly stocked.

As illustrated in FIG. 29 (R), one of the two stocked ticket images 60 is activated immediately before the reach. In this example, the ticket image 60 of the activation mode shown in FIGS. 13 (B) and 13 (c) is derived using the ticket image 60 of the stock mode. The ticket image 60 of the activation mode operates in the same manner as the ticket image 60 of the activation mode during the period of FIGS. 29 (R) and 30 (S). For example, the reach is established at the timing when the ticket image 60 of the activation mode expires. A voice saying "extreme heat!" May be output from the speaker 24 as the reach is established. In this example, normal reach is started when the reach is established. In addition, SPSP reach may be started through a gimmick effect when the reach is established. Further, in the variation effect corresponding to another variation pattern A7, A17, H7, or H13, SP reach may be started when the reach is established.

As illustrated in FIG. 30 (T), the ticket image 60 of the activation mode of FIGS. 13 (B) and 13 (c) is erased during the normal reach. In this example, the last one ticket image 60 that was stocked with the erasure is activated. As illustrated in FIG. 30 (T), in this example, the ticket image 60 of the activation mode of FIGS. 13 (B) and 13 (d) is derived using the ticket image 60 of the stock mode. The ticket image 60 of the activation mode performs the same operation as the ticket image 60 of the activation mode during the period of FIGS. 30 (T) and 30 (U) and during the period of FIGS. 27 (C) to 27 (E). By looking at the ticket image 60 of this activation mode, the player can recognize that the gimmick effect is executed. As a result, the player who has knowledge about the game machine 1 can recognize that it develops into SPSP reach through the gimmick effect. In this embodiment, depending on the ticket image 60 of the activation mode of FIGS. 13B and 13D, the execution timing of the gimmick effect before the development of SPSP reach is not suggested. In the present embodiment, there are cases where the normal reach directly develops into the SPSP reach, and there are cases where the normal reach develops into the SPSP reach via the SP reach (see A13 to 20 and H11 to 14 in FIG. 7). In the present embodiment, the jackpot is more likely to be determined to have a longer fluctuation pattern than the loss. Therefore, when it is a big hit, it is easier to develop into SPSP reach through SP reach than when it is lost. For this reason, although it is known that the player will develop into SPSP reach, it is possible for the player to play the game while being excited about what kind of production will be performed. The ticket image 60 of the activation mode shown in FIGS. 13B and 13D may be derived immediately before the gimmick effect before the development of SPSP reach. In this case, by looking at the ticket image 60 of this activation mode, the player can recognize that the SPSP reach is directly developed.

In this embodiment, the gimmick effect can be executed even when the gimmick sign effect is completed without reaching the third stage. Therefore, depending on the ticket image 60 of the activation mode of FIGS. 13B and 13D, the player does not know whether the gimmick predictive effect is in the third stage or ends in the second stage.

As illustrated in FIG. 30 (V), the ticket image 60 of the activation mode of FIGS. 13 (B) and 13 (d) is erased during the normal reach. Then, as illustrated in FIG. 30 (W), during the normal reach, the operation promotion effect may be executed before the decorative symbol 55 in the middle slowly passes between the reach symbols with the same number as the reach symbol. In this example, as illustrated in FIG. 30 (X), the third stage gimmick predictive effect is started according to the operation during the operation promotion effect. As a result, the player can recognize that the gimmick effect is also executed by the gimmick sign effect. In this embodiment, even the gimmick predictive effect of the third stage does not suggest the execution timing of the gimmick effect. For this reason, the player can know that the SPSP reach will be developed even at the time of FIG. 30 (X), but it is not known whether or not it will be directly developed. In the example of FIG. 30, a case where the time from the time point of FIG. 30 (X) to the start of the union of the gimmick predictive images 81 and 82 is a short time (for example, 1 second) (that is, the case where it directly develops into SPSP reach) will be described. In this case, following FIG. 30 (X), the gimmick precursor images 81 and 82 start coalescing (see FIG. 31 (A)).

In the case of the variation effect corresponding to the other variation patterns A15, A16, or H12, the pseudo-continuous effect is executed once from the time of FIG. 30 (X) until the gimmick sign images 81 and 82 are combined. May be good. Further, in the case of the variation effect corresponding to the other variation patterns A17 to 20, H13, or H14, the gimmick sign images 81 and 82 may be combined after developing into SP reach. In the case of this flow, the gimmick effect is executed according to this coalescence, and the SPSP reach is started.

FIG. 31 (A) illustrates how the gimmick precursor images 81 and 82 start moving and displaying from the display position of the third stage toward the union. In the present embodiment, the white effect image 85 is displayed at the same time as the start of the movement display. The effect image 85 is displayed on the front side of the decorative symbol 55, the icon 53, the hold icon 54, and the background image of the normal reach. Therefore, in FIG. 31A, the decorative symbol 55, the icon 53, the hold icon 54, and the background image of the normal reach are not visible due to the effect image 85. The area of the effect image 85 becomes smaller and smaller as the gimmick sign images 81 and 82 and the door images 83 and 84 are moved and displayed. Then, when the union of the gimmick sign images 81 and 82 is completed, the effect image 85 is completely hidden. Here, the gimmick sign images 81 and 82, and the door images 83 and 84 are displayed on the front side of the decorative symbol 55, the icon 53, the hold icon 54, and the background image of the normal reach. Therefore, even if the display area of the effect image 85 is narrowed or the effect image 85 is no longer displayed, the decorative pattern 55 and the like remain invisible. Although not shown, the small symbols and the fourth symbol are always displayed in front of the gimmick precursor images 81 and 82 and the door images 83 and 84.

As illustrated in FIG. 31 (B), when a predetermined time (for example, 0.2 seconds) elapses from the start of the movement display, the combination of the gimmick predictive image 81 and the gimmick predictive image 82 is completed. With the combined gimmick sign images 81 and 82, it is possible to predict the shape and advance position of the effect 7. After that, when the start timing of the gimmick effect is reached, the effect accessory 7 starts operating from the initial position to the advance position (see FIG. 31 (C)). In the present embodiment, at the start of the operation of the effector 7, the combined gimmick sign images 81 and 82 are erased, and the colors of the door images 83 and 84 change from red to white. As illustrated in FIG. 31 (D), arrow-shaped patterns appear on the door images 83 and 84 while the effector 7 is advancing. As a result, it is possible to direct the player's attention to the advance position of the production accessory 7. The door images 83 and 84 having the arrow-shaped pattern are continuously displayed until a predetermined time (for example, 1 second) elapses after the effecting object 7 completes the movement to the advance position.

FIG. 31 (E) illustrates a state in which the effecting object 7 is arranged at the advance position. As illustrated in FIG. 31 (F), the theme image 86 is displayed in full screen in a state where the effecting object 7 is arranged at the advance position. With the start of displaying the theme image, the door images 83 and 84 are deleted. Here, the theme image 86 is displayed on the front side of the decorative symbol 55, the icon 53, the hold icon 54, and the background image of the normal reach. Therefore, even if the door images 83 and 84 are erased, the decorative design 55 and the like remain invisible.

After that, with the arrival of the end time of the gimmick effect, the effect item 7 is turned off (or blinks slightly) and the evacuation to the initial position is started. As illustrated in FIG. 32 (A), the theme image 86 starts fading out at the timing when the evacuation of the effecting object 7 to the initial position is started. In addition, a grid pattern appears in the center of the liquid crystal screen 5 at the same time as the evacuation of the effect 7 is started. FIG. 32 (A) illustrates how the icon 53 starts to appear again so as to spring out from the center of the checkerboard pattern. In the present embodiment, the hold icon 54 is hidden from the end of the gimmick effect. Specifically, when the variable effect is a big hit, the hold icon 54 displayed at the time of FIG. 30 (X) does not appear again. On the other hand, when the variation effect causes a loss, the hold icon 54 displayed at the time of FIG. 30 (X) is displayed again immediately before the decorative symbol 55 is stopped and displayed at the reach loss eye. Therefore, regardless of whether it is a big hit or not, the hold icon 54 displayed at the time of FIG. 30 (X) does not appear from the center of the checkered pattern.

As illustrated in FIG. 32 (B) following FIG. 32 (A), the checkerboard pattern gradually spreads from the center of the liquid crystal screen 5 toward the left and right ends while the effector 7 is retracted. The grid pattern disappears to the left and right ends of the liquid crystal screen 5 in conjunction with the evacuation of the effecting object 7. Then, as illustrated in FIG. 32 (C), when the evacuation of the effect 7 is completed, the fade-out of the theme image 86 is completed, and the SPSP reach is started in the full screen. In the present embodiment, the SPSP reach is displayed in full screen, and at the same time, the title of the SPSP reach, the star mark, and the decorative symbol 55 (specifically, only the reach symbol) are displayed. Compared to the gimmick production, the effect 7 during the evacuation raises the expectation that the SPSP reach will start by making a slight blinking light without making too much assertion.

In the present embodiment, the winning operation promotion effect is executed at the final stage of the SPSP reach (see FIG. 32 (D)). In the case of loss, the reach loss decorative symbol 55 is temporarily stopped and displayed according to the operation during the winning operation promotion effect. Then, the decorative symbol 55 is stopped and displayed without changing in the same mode (see variation pattern H11 and FIG. 32 (E)).

In the case of a jackpot and a variation effect corresponding to the variation pattern A13, the gimmick effect is executed according to the operation during the winning operation promotion effect (see FIG. 32 (F)). The gimmick effect at this time is different from the gimmick effect immediately after the gimmick sign effect only in that the rainbow effect effect 7 emits light in rainbow colors to notify the jackpot, for example. At the start of the gimmick effect at this time, the white door images 83 and 84 are suddenly displayed in full screen in order to clearly show the combined effect objects 7L and 7R. The door images 83 and 84 are displayed on the front side of the icon 53 and the background image of the SPSP reach. Therefore, at the same time as the display of the door images 83 and 84 starts, the icon 53 and the background image of the SPSP reach disappear. During this gimmick effect, the door images 83 and 84 are erased and the theme image 86 starts to be displayed. Then, following FIG. 32 (F), as illustrated in FIG. 32 (G), the doublet decorative symbol 55 is temporarily stopped from the gap of the lattice pattern whose display is started at the same time as the start of evacuation of the effect 7. The hit is notified by being displayed. For example, the decorative symbol 55 is displayed small in the upper center of the liquid crystal screen 5. The effecting object 7 being evacuated is emitted in rainbow colors (note that it may be turned off). The theme image 86 starts fading out when the effect 7 starts to evacuate. After that, when the fade-out of the theme image 86 is completed when the evacuation of the effect 7 is completed, the background of the SPSP reach that has been hidden reappears. When the grid pattern is erased in conjunction with the above, the decorative pattern 55 of doublet is stopped and displayed at the size of the full size of the liquid crystal screen 5 (see FIG. 32 (H)).

In the case of a variable effect corresponding to the variable pattern A14, which is a big hit, the decorative symbol 55 of the reach loss eye is temporarily stopped and displayed according to the operation during the winning operation promotion effect (see FIG. 32 (I)). Following this temporary stop display, a gimmick effect having the same aspect as the gimmick effect started in response to the operation during the operation promotion effect is executed (see FIG. 32 (F)). The effects after FIG. 32 (F) are the same as in the case of the variation pattern A13.

As illustrated in FIGS. 27 to 30, in the present embodiment, the ticket image 60 in the activation mode is always derived using the ticket image 60 in the stock mode. Therefore, during one special symbol variation display, the same number of ticket images 60 as the stock mode are displayed. A plurality of ticket images 60 in the activation mode may be derived from the ticket image 60 in the stock mode. In this case, an activation mode suggesting different contents may be derived, or a plurality of the same activation modes may be derived. Further, the ticket image 60 in the stock mode may be erased without deriving the ticket image 60 in the activation mode.

The effect suggested by the ticket image 60 of the activation mode is not limited to the above. For example, there may be an activation mode that suggests that a zone effect, cut-in, or timer effect is performed.

The zone effect is, for example, an effect of switching the background image to a special image or displaying a band-shaped image including characters such as "XX zone". Although the zone effect may be executed in the case of a big hit, it is easily executed when the variation time of the special symbol is a long variation pattern for loss (for example, the reliability is 45%). Therefore, it is possible for the player to recognize that the reliability is higher when the zone effect is executed than when it is not executed.

The cut-in is, for example, an image displayed for a predetermined time (for example, 3 seconds) corresponding to a predetermined fluctuation pattern (for example, a fluctuation pattern in which SP reach can be executed) regardless of whether or not it is a big hit. In the present embodiment, an image showing the upper body of a predetermined character is displayed as a cut-in at a predetermined timing (for example, the end of SP reach). The cut-in includes, for example, a strong cut-in and a weak cut-in. If it is a big hit, a strong cut-in is likely to be displayed, and if it is a loss, a weak cut-in is likely to be displayed.

The timer effect is, for example, an effect of displaying the remaining time from the initial value. Depending on the remaining time reaching a predetermined value (for example, 0), for example, a pseudo continuous effect or a gimmick effect is executed. Although the timer effect may be executed in the case of a big hit, it is easy to be executed when the variation time of the special symbol is a slightly longer variation pattern for loss (for example, the reliability is 35%). In the timer effect of the present embodiment, it is possible to suggest the same effect as the effect suggested by the ticket image 60 of the activation mode. Here, for example, the sub CPU 131 determines the initial value based on the start timing of the effect suggested by the timer effect. Therefore, the player may be able to estimate to some extent from the initial value what kind of effect will be executed when the remaining time reaches the above-mentioned predetermined value. Further, the player can recognize that the reliability is higher when the timer effect having a large initial value is executed than when the timer effect having a small initial value is executed. In this respect, such an initial value is not displayed in the ticket production. Therefore, in the ticket effect, it is not possible to guess what kind of effect will be executed when the ticket image 60 in the stock mode is activated, and the player can make any imagination. In addition, depending on (or accompanying) the remaining time reaches the above-mentioned predetermined value in the timer effect, the ticket image 60 in the activation mode may be derived using the ticket image 60 in the stock mode, or a new ticket image 60 in the activation mode may be derived. The ticket image 60 in the stock mode may be stocked in.

In the present embodiment, when the jackpot symbol A (see FIG. 6 (C)) is stopped and displayed and the decorative symbol 55 with 7 symbols is stopped and displayed, the boost BONUS effect is executed during the jackpot game. The boost BONUS production is performed to enhance the joy of transitioning to boost mode. In the boost BONUS production, for example, the title "Boost BONUS" suggesting the transition to the boost mode is displayed for a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds) from the start of the jackpot game to before the start of the first round game. Will be done. Along with the display of this title, the star lamp 8 starts to emit light. The star lamp 8 that has started emitting light in this way continues to emit light until the boost mode after the jackpot game ends. Here, the booth and the mode of the star lamp 8 are determined by emitting light. The star lamp 8 may be temporarily turned off according to how the effect is shown during the jackpot game. In this case, it is desirable that the star lamp 8 resumes light emission by the time the boost mode is started. As an example, the star lamp 8 starts to emit light when the title is displayed, the star lamp 8 is turned off when the title is erased, and the mode notification is started at a predetermined timing (for example, during the 10th round game). The light emission of the star lamp 8 is restarted along with the production. The boost BONUS effect of the present embodiment is also executed in the jackpot game when the symbols are aligned as a result of the second special symbol determination (that is, when the jackpot symbol D is stopped and displayed).

[Challenge BONUS production]
Here, if the combination of the decorative symbols 55 that are stopped and displayed along with the stop display of the jackpot symbol is uniquely determined, whether or not to shift to the boost mode varies depending on the type of the decorative symbols 55 that are stopped and displayed. It will be understood at the end of the production. For this reason, it is not possible to have a feeling of excitement as to whether or not to shift to the boost mode until the end of the jackpot game.

Therefore, in the present embodiment, even if any of the jackpot symbols A to C is stopped and displayed, the challenge BONUS effect is executed when the decorative symbols 55 with the same 1 to 6, 8 and 9 symbols are stopped and displayed. .. The challenge BONUS production is a production that notifies whether or not to shift to the boost mode after performing the same production regardless of the type of jackpot.

In the present embodiment, in the case of the jackpot symbol A, the decorative symbols 55 other than the 7 symbol alignment or the 7 symbol alignment are stopped and displayed. In the case of a combination other than the jackpot symbol A and the 7 symbols, the challenge BONUS production is started from the start of the 1R round game. In the case of the jackpot symbol A, the result of the challenge BONUS production is always successful, and after the final round game of 10R is performed, the mode shifts to the boost mode. In the case of a combination of jackpot symbol A and 7 symbols, the boost BONUS effect is started from the start of the 1R round game.

In the case of jackpot symbols B or C, decorative symbols 55 other than the 7 symbols are always displayed as a stop. In such a case, the challenge BONUS production is started from the start of the 1st round game. In the case of the jackpot symbol B or C, the result of the challenge BONUS production always fails, and the mode shifts to the special mode after the 4R round game is finally performed.

Hereinafter, a specific example of the challenge BONUS production will be described with reference to FIGS. 33 and 34. FIG. 33 is an explanatory diagram for explaining an example of the challenge BONUS effect executed when any of the jackpot symbols A to C is stopped and displayed, and the set of symbols other than the seven symbols is stopped and displayed. FIG. 34 is an explanatory diagram for explaining an example of the challenge BONUS effect following FIG. 33. In the present embodiment, in addition to the normal mode, the challenge BONUS effect is executed when any of the jackpot symbols A to C is stopped and displayed and the symbol alignment other than the 7 symbol alignment is stopped and displayed in the special mode. Will be done. As described above, the challenge BONUS effect can be executed regardless of the type of effect mode.

As illustrated in FIG. 33 (A), when the jackpot symbols A to C and other than the 7 symbols are stopped and displayed, the challenge BONUS effect is started with the start of the jackpot game. As a result, the title "Challenge BONUS" is displayed for a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds). This title is displayed from the start of the jackpot game to before the start of the first round game. At this time, the star lamp 8 suggesting that the boost mode is set is continuously turned off before the start of the jackpot game.

As illustrated in FIG. 33 (B), following the title, a right-handed suggestion is made to urge the player to hit right. The right-handed suggestion of the present embodiment is performed until the start of the first round game. As illustrated in FIG. 33 (C), the right-handed suggestion illustrated in FIG. 33 (B) is erased with the start of the first round game. At the same time as this erasing, the characters "Right-handed >>" are displayed small in the upper right corner of the liquid crystal screen 5. This character is displayed continuously until the end of the jackpot game. The small characters "Right-handed >>" displayed in the upper right corner of the liquid crystal screen 5 may be displayed from the start of the jackpot game. In such a case, at the timing of FIG. 33B, both the large right-handed display and the small right-handed display are displayed.

In the present embodiment, at the start of the 1st round game, the effecting object 7 advances between the initial position and the advance position. In the present embodiment, the characters appear from the upper part to the lower part of the liquid crystal screen 5 so as to be linked to the advancement of the production accessory 7 by the advancement effect. This character is displayed to fuel the possibility of entering boost mode. If the display of this character is continued at the start of the 3rd round game, an effect that incites whether the challenge BONUS effect is a failure or a success is executed during the 4R round game. Then, during the 4th round game, it is notified whether or not the result of the challenge BONUS production is successful. On the other hand, this character may disappear from the liquid crystal screen 5 at the start of the 3R round game. If this character disappears, the challenge BONUS production will end halfway at the start of the 3R round game. When the challenge BONUS production is completed in this way, even the production that incites whether the challenge BONUS production is unsuccessful or successful is not executed, and there is no possibility of shifting to the boost mode without notifying the result of the challenge BONUS production. In the case of the jackpot symbol B or C, whether the challenge BONUS effect ends at the start of the 3rd round game or fails at the 4th R is determined by a lottery by the effect control board 130.

In the present embodiment, at the same time as the appearance of the above-mentioned character, the turned-off ON image 91 and the turned-on OFF image 92 are displayed on the liquid crystal screen 5. The ON image 91 is an image that is basically turned off except in the boost mode. The ON image 91 lights up in the boost mode to notify that the boost mode is in effect. Therefore, the ON image 91 has a function of notifying that it is in the boost mode, like the star lamp 8. The OFF image 92 is turned off when the ON image 91 is lit, and is turned on when the ON image 91 is turned off. Therefore, the OFF image 92 has a function of notifying the content opposite to that of the ON image 91 (that is, it is not in the boost mode). The ON image 91 and the OFF image 92 may always be displayed at any time during the variable display of the special symbol and during the jackpot game.

Further, in the example of FIG. 33 (C), the characters "1R" indicating the number of rounds, the characters "0 Hits" indicating the number of prize balls obtained in this jackpot game, and the four round images 90 Is displayed. The round image 90 is an image displayed as many as the number of rounds executed in this jackpot game. FIG. 33 (C) illustrates how one large round image 90 representing the current round and three white round images 90 representing the number of remaining rounds are displayed. The number of prize balls and the round image 90 are continuously displayed from the start of the first round game to the end of the last round game in the current jackpot game.

As illustrated in FIG. 33 (D), at a predetermined timing of the 1st round, the effecting accessory 7 performs a retracting effect of retracting to the initial position. In conjunction with the evacuation of the effect object 7 by this evacuation effect, the character, the ON image 91, and the OFF image 92 are slightly moved and displayed toward the upper part of the liquid crystal screen 5. The character, the ON image 91, and the OFF image 92 are not erased from the liquid crystal screen 5 even after the effect 7 has been retracted, and the display is continued.

As illustrated in FIG. 33 (E), at the start of the 2nd round game, the same advance effect as at the start of the 1st round game is performed. In conjunction with the advancement of the production accessory 7 by this advancement effect, the already displayed character, the turned off ON image 91, and the turned on OFF image 92 are moved and displayed downward. As illustrated in FIG. 33 (F), the evacuation effect is performed at the predetermined timing of the 2nd round. In conjunction with the evacuation of the effect object 7 by this evacuation effect, the character, the ON image 91, and the OFF image 92 are slightly moved and displayed toward the upper part of the liquid crystal screen 5. The character, the ON image 91, and the OFF image 92 are not erased from the liquid crystal screen 5 even after the effect 7 has been retracted, and the display is continued.

As illustrated in FIG. 33 (G), in the case of the jackpot symbol B or C, when the advance effect is not performed at the start of the 3R round game, the character is erased from the liquid crystal screen 5 at the start of the 3R round game. Will be done. This completes the Challenge BONUS production. In such a case, the effect illustrated in FIG. 34 is not executed, and a moving image of the ordinary train running is displayed from the end of the challenge BONUS effect to the start of the ending period. Then, a mode notification effect for notifying the transition to the special mode is started from the start of the ending period. In addition, a first alert that alerts the player not to be absorbed in the game and a second alert that alerts the player not to forget to take the prepaid card are displayed at the same time during the mode notification effect. These alerts are displayed for a time (for example, 4 seconds) shorter than the execution time of the mode notification effect. From the end of the challenge BONUS effect to the start of the ending period, and during the mode notification effect, the ON image 91 and the star lamp 8 are off, and the OFF image 92 is on. In the present embodiment, the turned-off ON image 91 and the turned-on OFF image 92 are continuously displayed even during the special mode. During the special mode, the star lamp 8 remains off.

As illustrated in FIG. 34 (A), when the jackpot symbols A to C are used and the advance effect is performed at the start of the 3R round game, the same effect as at the start of the 1R round game is performed. FIG. 34 (B) illustrates a state during the 3R round game after the evacuation effect is completed. FIG. 34 (C) illustrates the situation from the 3rd round game to the start of the 4th round game.

In the example of FIG. 34C, the OFF image 92 is lit to notify that the boost mode is not currently in progress. Further, in the example of FIG. 34 (C), the characters "3R" indicating the number of rounds, the characters "450 Hits" indicating the number of prize balls obtained in this big hit game, and the character "450 Hits" prompting right-handed hitting Right-handed >> ”is displayed. Further, FIG. 34 (C) illustrates how three black round images 90 representing the number of rounds already completed and one white round image 90 representing the remaining number of rounds are displayed.

As illustrated in FIG. 34 (D), the advancement effect is performed at the start of the 4th round game. In conjunction with the advancement of the production accessory 7 by this advancement effect, the already displayed character, the turned off ON image 91, and the turned on OFF image 92 are moved and displayed downward. The star lamp 8 has been turned off even before the start of the jackpot game. FIG. 34 (D) illustrates a state in which the white round image 90 showing the number of remaining rounds disappears with the start of the 4th round game.

As illustrated in FIGS. 34 (E) and 34 (F), during the 4th round game, the ON image 91 is turned on and the OFF image 92 is turned off, and the ON image 91 is turned off and the OFF image 92 is turned off. The state in which is lit is repeated alternately. In either state, the star lamp 8 remains off. Further, in the present embodiment, the effecting object 7L emits light in synchronization with the lighting of the ON image 91, and turns off in synchronization with the turning off of the ON image 91. Further, the effect 7R emits light in synchronization with the lighting of the OFF image 92, and turns off in synchronization with the turning off of the OFF image 92.

As illustrated in FIG. 34 (G), in the case of the jackpot symbol B or C (that is, when the mode does not shift to the boost mode), the OFF image 92 is lit as a result of repeating FIGS. 34 (E) and (F). Stop at. At this time, the ON image 91 is turned off, and the star lamp 8 remains turned off. In this way, it is notified that the result of the challenge BONUS effect is a failure and the mode does not shift to the boost mode. It should be noted that the effect 7 may be turned off or may be emitted. In the state illustrated in FIG. 34 (G), since it is the jackpot symbol B or C of 4R, the ending period is started with the end of the round game of the 4Rth. From the start of the ending period, a mode notification effect for notifying the transition to the special mode is started. Further, during the mode notification effect, the first alert and the second alert are displayed at the same time for a predetermined time (for example, 4 seconds). During this mode notification effect, the ON image 91 and the star lamp 8 are off, and the OFF image 92 is on.

As illustrated in FIG. 34 (H), in the case of the jackpot symbol A (that is, when shifting to the boost mode), as a result of repeating FIGS. 34 (E) and (F), the ON image 91 stops in a lit state. .. At this time, the OFF image 92 is turned off. In the present embodiment, the star lamp 8 emits light as the ON image 91 lights up. In this way, it is notified that the result of the challenge BONUS production is successful and the mode shifts to the boost mode. In the present embodiment, in order to emphasize the transition to the boost mode, the lighting of the ON image 91 and the light emission of the star lamp 8 are maintained until the end of the jackpot game. It should be noted that the lighting of the ON image 91 and the light emission of the star lamp 8 are continuously maintained even from the start of the boost mode following the jackpot game (see FIGS. 35A and 35B).

As illustrated in FIG. 34 (H), a star image 93 imitating a star lamp 8 that emits light when the ON image 91 is turned on is displayed on the liquid crystal screen 5. The star image 93 of the present embodiment is rotated and displayed at high speed unlike the star lamp 8 which does not operate. Further, as the ON image 91 is turned on, the effecting object 7 emits light, and the effecting object 7 violently repeats advancing and retracting.

Following the state illustrated in FIG. 34 (H), as illustrated in FIG. 34 (I), a mode notification effect for notifying the transition to the boost mode is started during the round game of the 4th round. Along with this, the character is erased. In this mode notification effect, for example, the star image 93 is displayed in the center of the liquid crystal screen 5. In addition, the word "activate" is displayed to emphasize the transition to boost mode. In addition, the round image 90, characters such as "right-handed >>" are hidden. Following the mode notification effect, the same title as "Boost BONUS" displayed in the boost BONUS effect is displayed for a predetermined time (for example, 2) in order to notify that the 10R jackpot symbol A shifts to the boost mode. (Seconds) is displayed. Regardless of whether the mode notification effect is being produced or the title is being displayed, the ON image 91 is in a state of being continuously lit, and the star lamp 8 is in a state of being continuously lit. Further, during these productions, the production accessory 7 may be retracted, may be operated, and may emit light.

When the title "Boost BONUS" is erased during the 4th round game, an effect display is performed in which six new white round images 90 are displayed, as illustrated in FIG. 34 (J). This suggests that this is a 10R jackpot game. At this time, the effecting object 7 is arranged at the initial position. After that, when the 10th round game is completed, the ending period starts. During the ending period, the first alert and the second alert are displayed at the same time for a predetermined time (for example, 4 seconds). Regardless of whether or not the attention is being given, the ON image 91 is in a state of continuing to light, and the star lamp 8 is in a state of continuing to emit light.

The timing for notifying the shift to the boost mode may be during the ending period. In addition, the timing of notifying the shift to the boost mode is not limited to the jackpot game. For example, when the jackpot symbol A is stopped and displayed during the variable display of the special symbol in the normal mode or the special mode, the ON image 91 is started to light at the timing when the 7 symbol alignment is temporarily stopped and displayed. You may. Along with this, the star lamp 8 may start emitting light.

The boost mode may be started during the jackpot game. For example, the effects shown in FIG. 34 (J) and thereafter may be performed in the same manner as the boost mode. The small winning opening 19 is closed during the big hit game. Therefore, the small winning opening 19 does not light up during the big hit game.

The mode for notifying that the boost mode is set is not limited to the lighting of the ON image 91. For example, the boost mode may be notified by displaying a predetermined character. In this case, the star lamp 8 may be made to emit light when the display of this character is started to notify that the boost mode is set.

In the challenge BONUS effect, the display of the character, the ON image 91, and the OFF image 92 may be started without performing the advance effect and the evacuation effect. Further, in the challenge BONUS effect, for example, a movable body (for example, the effect button 26) other than the effect accessory 7 may be operated as the advance effect and the evacuation effect.

The special mode in the high probability state and the time saving state is more advantageous to the player than the special mode in the low probability state and the time saving state. Therefore, in order to notify that the special mode is advantageous for the player, the star lamp 8 may be made to emit light during the special mode in the high probability state and the time saving state, or the ON image 91 may be turned on. You may. Then, the ON image 91 may be turned on during the mode notification effect for notifying the transition to the special mode. Further, by causing the star lamp 8 to emit light in association with this lighting, it may be notified that the special mode is advantageous for the player.

FIG. 35 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the flow of the fluctuation effect in the boost mode. As illustrated in FIG. 35 (A), in the present embodiment, the lighting of the ON image 91 and the light emission of the star lamp 8 are basically maintained even during the variable display of the special symbol in the boost mode. FIG. 35 (A) illustrates that when the number of holds is 4, the ON image 91 is lit and the star lamp 8 is lit. In addition, in the boost mode, the characters "Right-handed >>" are displayed as in the jackpot game.

In the present embodiment, when the jackpot symbol E or F is stopped and displayed during the boost mode, the game shifts to the special mode via the jackpot game. Hereinafter, the transition from the boost mode to the special mode is referred to as "falling". In the present embodiment, it is possible to execute a shutter effect suggesting the possibility of falling during the boost mode. In the shutter effect, the ON image 91 and the star lamp 8 are used to suggest the possibility of falling or not to fall. The sub CPU 131 of the present embodiment can execute the shutter effect only when the second special symbol determination is performed during the boost mode (see FIG. 8). The shutter effect is executed based on the determination result of the second special symbol determination (specifically, by a random number lottery based on whether or not the jackpot symbol E or F and the type of the variation pattern). The fluctuation pattern that can execute the shutter effect has a relatively long fluctuation time (see FIG. 8). The shutter effect of the present embodiment is easy to be executed when the jackpot symbol E or F is used, and is difficult to be executed when the symbol is lost. Therefore, when the shutter effect is executed, it basically falls. It should be noted that when the shutter effect is executed, the shutter may always fall, and even when the shutter effect is lost, it may be easily executed.

FIG. 35B is an explanatory diagram for explaining the mode during the shutter effect. As illustrated in FIG. 35B, shutter images 94 to 96 are displayed in the shutter effect. The shutter image 94 is an image that can be moved and displayed so as to approach the center from the upper left corner of the liquid crystal screen 5. The shutter image 95 is an image that can be moved and displayed so as to approach the center from the upper right corner of the liquid crystal screen 5. The shutter image 96 is an image that can be moved and displayed so as to approach the center from the lower part of the liquid crystal screen 5. The shutter image 96 may include the star image 93 imitating the extinguished star lamp 8 and the characters "off" in order to suggest that the image suggests the possibility of falling.

In this embodiment, the shutter images 94 to 96 are arranged in five stages (specifically, SU1 to 4 and shutter closure: see FIGS. 35 (C) (a) to (f)). The higher the stage, the closer the shutter images 94 to 96 are to each other. Then, at the stage of closing the shutter, the shutter images 94 to 96 are in contact with each other to form one shutter. The shutter is closed when the possibility of falling is relatively high, and the shutter is opened only when there is a loss. During the shutter effect, the decorative pattern 55 is hidden or the background image is reduced and erased in order to draw the player's attention to the movements of the shutter images 94 to 96. Further, the shutter images 94 to 96 are displayed on the front side of the icon in order to pay attention to whether or not the shutter image falls rather than the number of holdings (see FIG. 35 (B)). Since the ON image 91 and the OFF image 92 are focused during the shutter effect, the ON image 91 and the OFF image 92 are displayed on the front side of the shutter images 94 to 96.

As illustrated in FIGS. 35 (C) and 35 (a), in the present embodiment, the shutter effect is started with the start of the variable display of the second special symbol. From the start of the shutter effect to just before the shutter is closed, the lighting of the ON image 91 and the light emission of the star lamp 8 are maintained (see FIGS. 35 (C) (a) to 35 (e)).

If the variable display does not trigger the fall (that is, if the shutter is lost), the shutter images 94 to 96 may be erased after the effect display is performed in which the shutter images 94 to 96 are released before the shutter is closed. There is (the flow of FIGS. 35 (C) (d) or (e) to (g)). Then, along with this erasure, the avoidance cut-in is displayed on the liquid crystal screen 5 in full screen (see FIGS. 35 (C) and 35 (h)). The avoidance cut-in is an image in which the face of the character is displayed in a large size, and is an image for notifying that the character does not fall. In order to give the impression that the boost mode continues, the voice of the character "yet!" May be output from the speaker 24 along with the display of the avoidance cut-in. In the present embodiment, the mode notification effect illustrated in FIG. 34 (I) is executed as the avoidance cut-in is erased during this variation display. In this mode notification effect, in order to suggest that the boost mode continues, the character "continue" may be displayed, or the voice of the character "continue" may be output from the speaker 24. .. When the mode notification effect is completed, the screen configuration returns to that shown in FIG. 35 (A). Then, in this screen configuration, the decorative symbol 55 is stopped and displayed in a combination showing a loss that neither a big hit nor a small hit is shown. In this case, the next variable effect is also produced in the boost mode (see FIGS. 35 (C) and 35 (j)). In the case of a flow in which the avoidance cut-in is displayed (specifically, the flow of FIGS. 35 (C) (d) or (e) to (j)), the ON image 91 is lit and the star lamp 8 is emitted. Remains maintained.

When the shutter is closed (see FIGS. 35C and 35), the ON image 91 is turned off (note that the OFF image 92 starts blinking). Along with this, the star lamp 8 goes out. After that, when a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds) elapses, the operation promotion effect is started (see FIGS. 35 (C) and 35 (k)). During the operation promotion effect, the button image 90 and the gauge image 91 are displayed on the front side of the closed shutter images 94 to 96. Immediately before the operation promotion effect, the text "Press and hold the button to continue boosting" may be displayed. This makes it possible to suggest to the player that there is still the possibility of not falling. In the present embodiment, the player is made to press and hold the effect button 26 during the operation promotion effect. During the operation promotion effect, an effect display is performed in which the shutter images 94 to 96 are opened little by little according to the operation time of the player. From the start to the end of the operation promotion effect, the ON image 91 is blinked in order to give the player hope (see FIGS. 35 (C) and 35 (k)). Along with this, the OFF image 92 is turned off. Further, the star lamp 8 is made to emit light with the start of the blinking display of the ON image 91. During the operation promotion effect, the ON image 91 is blinked and the star lamp 8 is emitted when the long press operation is performed, and the ON image 91 is turned off (that is, the OFF image 92 is turned on) when the operation is not operated. ) And the star lamp 8 may be turned off.

When the variable display causes a fall (that is, when the jackpot symbol E or F is stopped and displayed), the shutter images 94 to 96 are closed again at the end timing of the predetermined valid period (FIG. 35 (C)). Flow from (k) to (l)). Along with this, the ON image 91 goes out. Along with this, the lighting of the OFF image 92 is started. Further, the star lamp 8 is turned off as the ON image 91 is turned off. In such a case, in the present embodiment, the second special symbol is stopped and displayed while the shutter images 94 to 96 are closed. Along with this stop display, a combination of small symbols indicating that the jackpot symbol E or F is stopped is displayed. At this time, the decorative symbol 55 remains hidden. Then, the jackpot game is started with the shutter images 94 to 96 closed. Along with the start of the ending period (or round game), a mode notification effect for notifying the transition to the special mode is executed. After that, at the end of the ending period, after shifting to the special mode screen configuration, the jackpot game ends. The ON image 91 and the star lamp 8 are kept off during the jackpot game and the special mode.

On the other hand, if the variable display does not trigger the fall (that is, if the image is lost), the shutter images 94 to 96 are released at the end timing of the predetermined valid period, and then the shutter images 94 to 96 are released. Is erased (flow from FIGS. 35 (C) (k) to (m)). Along with this erasure, the ON image 91 is turned on and the OFF image 92 is turned off. Along with this, the star lamp 8 emits light. Further, with the erasing of the shutter images 94 to 96, the same mode notification effect as in FIGS. 35 (C) and 35 (i) is executed (see FIGS. 35 (C) and 35 (n)). When the mode notification effect is completed, the screen configuration returns to that shown in FIG. 35 (A). Then, in this screen configuration, the decorative symbol 55 is stopped and displayed in a combination indicating a loss. In this case, the next variable effect is also produced in the boost mode (see FIGS. 35 (C) and 35 (o)). Therefore, the lighting of the ON image 91 and the light emission of the star lamp 8 are continuously maintained.

In the shutter effect, the effect accessory 7 may be operated instead of (or in synchronization with) the shutter images 94 to 96. For example, it may be suggested that the closer the production accessory 7 is to the advance position, the higher the possibility of falling.

Hereinafter, an example of the processing performed by the game machine 1 in order to realize the various effects described above will be described in detail.

[Timer interrupt processing by the game control board 100]
Next, the timer interrupt process executed on the game control board 100 will be described with reference to FIG. 36. Here, FIG. 36 is a flowchart showing an example of timer interrupt processing executed on the game control board 100. The game control board 100 is set so that a timer interrupt is periodically applied at regular intervals (for example, 4 milliseconds) during normal operation except for special cases such as when the power is turned on or when the power is turned off. When the timer interrupt occurs, the game control board 100 executes a series of processes illustrated in FIG. 36. The processes shown in FIGS. 36 to 42 are performed according to the instructions issued by the main CPU 101 based on the program stored in the main ROM 102.

First, the main CPU 101 of the game control board 100 executes a random number update process for updating the symbol random number, the reach random number, the variable pattern random number, and the ordinary symbol random number by software (step S1).

For example, each random number is added by "1" each time the process of step S1 is performed. A loop counter is used as the counter that performs the process of step S1, and each random number is returned to "0" and updated after reaching a preset maximum value. The jackpot random numbers may be updated by software, or each random number may be generated in advance by calculating a value generated by using the random number circuit 104 and a value generated by software.

Following the process of step S1, the main CPU 101 detects that the game ball has won the first start port switch 111 and the second start port 12 for detecting that the game ball has won the first start port 11. A switch process for determining the state of the detection signal input from each switch such as the second start port switch 112 is executed (step S2). This switch processing will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 37.

Following the process of step S2, the main CPU 101 executes the special symbol determination, causes the first special symbol display 41 or the second special symbol display 42 to display the special symbol in a variable manner, and then outputs the determination result of the special symbol determination. A special symbol process including a process of stopping and displaying the special symbol to be shown is executed (step S3). In the special symbol processing, whether or not it is a jackpot, the jackpot type, the fluctuation pattern of the special symbol, and the like are determined. This special symbol processing will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 40.

Following the process of step S3, the main CPU 101 includes a process of executing the normal symbol determination, causing the normal symbol display 45 to display the normal symbol in a variable manner, and then stopping and displaying the normal symbol indicating the result of the normal symbol determination. Ordinary symbol processing is executed (step S4).

Following the process of step S4, the main CPU 101 performs an electric tulip process of operating the electric tulip 17 via the electric tulip control unit 113 when it is determined that the first start port 11b is to be opened as a result of the normal symbol determination. Is executed (step S5).

Following the process of step S5, the main CPU 101 controls the small winning opening control unit 118 to open the small winning opening 19 when it is determined in the process of step S3 that the small winning opening is a small hit. Is executed (step S6). Although detailed description is omitted, the small winning opening opening control process is a process for controlling a small hit game, and a special symbol (small hit symbol) indicating that it is determined to execute the small hit game is a second special symbol. This is performed when the stop display is displayed on the display 42.

Following the process of step S6, when the main CPU 101 determines in the process of step S3 that it is a big hit, the main CPU 101 controls the large winning opening control unit 117 to open the large winning opening 13. Execute (step S7). This large winning opening control process will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 43.

Following the process of step S7, the main CPU 101 executes a prize ball process for controlling the payout of the prize ball according to the winning of the game ball (step S8).

Following the process of step S8, the main CPU 101 transmits to the effect control board 130 information necessary for determining various commands set (stored) in the main RAM 103 and the effect contents in the process steps prior to step S8. The process is executed (step S9).

[Switch processing by the game control board 100]
FIG. 37 is a detailed flowchart of the switch process in step S2 of FIG. 36. Following the process of step S1, the main CPU 101 monitors whether or not a detection signal is input from the first start port switch 111, and determines a special symbol at the time when the detection signal from the first start port switch 111 is input. The first start port switch process including the process of acquiring the random numbers (big hit random number, symbol random number, reach random number, and fluctuation pattern random number) is executed (step S21). This first start port switch process will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 38.

Next, the main CPU 101 monitors whether or not a detection signal is input from the second start port switch 112, and acquires a random number for determining a special symbol at the time when the detection signal from the second start port switch 112 is input. The second start port switch process including the process to be performed is executed (step S22). This second start port switch process will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 39.

Then, the main CPU 101 monitors the presence / absence of the input of the detection signal from the gate switch 114, and executes the gate switch process of acquiring the normal symbol random number at the time when the detection signal from the gate switch 114 is input (step S23). ).

[First start port switch processing by the game control board 100]
FIG. 38 is a detailed flowchart of the first start port switch process in step S21 of FIG. 37. As illustrated in FIG. 38, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the first start port switch 111 is "ON" based on whether or not the detection signal from the first start port switch 111 is input. (Step S2101). For example, when an ON signal indicating that the first start port switch 111 has been turned “ON” is input, it is determined that the first start port switch 111 has been turned “ON”.

When the main CPU 101 determines that the first start port switch 111 is "ON" (step S2101: YES), the acquisition information used for the first special symbol determination includes a jackpot random number, a symbol random number, a reach random number, and a variation. Acquire a pattern random number (steps S2102-2105).

Next, in the main CPU 101, the hold number U1 of the first special symbol determination stored in the main RAM 103 is the maximum hold number Umax1 of the first special symbol determination stored in the main ROM 102 (“4” in this embodiment). ) Is less than (step S2106).

When the main CPU 101 determines that the number of holds U1 is less than the maximum number of holds Umax1 (step S2106: YES), the main CPU 101 updates the value of the number of holds U1 to a value obtained by adding "1" (step S2107).

Following the process of step S2107, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the time saving game flag stored in the main RAM 103 is "ON" (step S2108). This time-saving game flag is a flag that is set to "ON" when the current gaming state is in the time-saving state, and conversely, is set to "OFF" when the current gaming state is in the non-time-saving state.

When the main CPU 101 determines that the time saving game flag is not "ON" (that is, "OFF") (step S2108: NO), the main CPU 101 executes the pre-determination process (step S2109). Specifically, the main CPU 101 hits the jackpot based on the acquired information acquired by the processes of steps S210 to 2105 prior to the jackpot determination process (see FIG. 41) and the fluctuation pattern determination process (see FIG. 42), which will be described later. It is determined in advance whether or not it is determined to be, and which type the fluctuation pattern will be determined.

Following the process of step S2109, the main CPU 101 stores the pre-determination information obtained by the pre-determination process of step S2109 and various random numbers acquired by the process of steps S210 to 2105 in the hold storage area in the main RAM 103 (. Step S2110).

When the main CPU 101 determines that the time saving game flag is "ON" (step S2108: YES), the main CPU 101 stores various random numbers acquired in the processes of steps S210 to 2105 in the hold storage area in the main RAM 103 (step S2111).

When the process of step S2110 or step S2111 is executed, the main CPU 101 sets the hold command related to the first special symbol determination in the main RAM 103 (step S2112). This hold command is a command for notifying that the first special symbol determination has been suspended, and includes the preliminary determination information obtained in the process of step S2109. The hold command is transmitted to the effect control board 130 by the transmission process in step S9.

When the process of step S2112 is executed, when it is determined that the first start port switch 111 is not "ON" (step S2101: NO), or when it is determined that the number of holds U1 is not less than the maximum number of holds Umax1. (Step S2106: NO), the main CPU 101 ends the process shown in FIG. 38.

[Second start port switch processing by the game control board 100]
FIG. 39 is a detailed flowchart of the second start port switch process in step S22 of FIG. 37. As illustrated in FIG. 39, the main CPU 101 has a second start port based on whether or not a detection signal from the second start port switch 112 has been input following the first start port switch process in step S21. It is determined whether or not the switch 112 is "ON" (step S2201). For example, when an ON signal indicating that the second start port switch 112 is "ON" is input, it is determined that the second start port switch 112 is "ON".

When the main CPU 101 determines that the second start port switch 112 is "ON" (step S2201: YES), the acquisition information used for the second special symbol determination includes a jackpot random number, a symbol random number, a reach random number, and a variation. Acquire a pattern random number (steps S2202-2205).

Next, in the main CPU 101, the second special symbol determination hold number U2 stored in the main RAM 103 is the maximum hold number Umax2 of the second special symbol determination stored in the main ROM 102 (“4” in this embodiment). ) Is less than (step S2206).

When the main CPU 101 determines that the hold number U2 is less than the maximum hold number Umax2 (step S2206: YES), the main CPU 101 updates the value of the hold number U2 to a value obtained by adding "1" (step S2207).

Following the process of step S2207, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the time saving game flag stored in the main RAM 103 is "ON", as in the process of step S2108 (step S2208). When the main CPU 101 determines that the time saving game flag is "ON" (step S2208: YES), the main CPU 101 executes the pre-determination process (step S2209).

Following the process of step S2209, the main CPU 101 stores the pre-determination information obtained by the pre-determination process of step S2209 and various random numbers acquired by the process of steps S2202 to 2205 in the hold storage area in the main RAM 103 (. Step S2210).

When the main CPU 101 determines that the time saving game flag is not "ON" (that is, "OFF") (step S2208: NO), the main CPU 101 stores various random numbers acquired in the processes of steps S2202 to 2205 in the hold storage area in the main RAM 103. (Step S2211).

When the process of step S2210 or step S2211 is executed, the main CPU 101 sets the hold command related to the second special symbol determination in the main RAM 103 (step S2112). This hold command is a command for notifying that the second special symbol determination has been suspended, and includes the preliminary determination information obtained in the process of step S2210. The hold command is transmitted to the effect control board 130 by the transmission process in step S9.

When the process of step S2212 is executed, when it is determined that the second start port switch 112 is not "ON" (step S2201: NO), or when it is determined that the hold number U2 is not less than the maximum hold number Umax2. (Step S2206: NO), the main CPU 101 ends the process shown in FIG. 39.

[Special symbol processing by the game control board 100]
Next, the details of the special symbol processing executed by the game control board 100 will be described with reference to FIG. 40. Here, FIG. 40 is a detailed flowchart of the special symbol processing in step S3 of FIG. 36.

As illustrated in FIG. 40, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not a big hit game or a small hit game is in progress (step S301). The main CPU 101 determines, for example, whether or not the jackpot game is in progress based on whether or not the jackpot game flag stored in the main RAM 103 is set to "ON". This jackpot game flag is a flag indicating whether or not the jackpot game is being executed, and is set to "ON" at the start of the jackpot game and set to "OFF" at the end of the jackpot game. Further, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the small hit game is in progress based on, for example, whether or not the small hit game flag is set to "ON". This small hit game flag is a flag stored in the main RAM 103 indicating whether or not the small hit game is being executed, and is set to "ON" at the start of the small hit game and at the end of the small hit game. Set to "OFF". Here, when it is determined that the big hit game or the small hit game is in progress (step S301: YES), the process proceeds to the normal symbol processing in step S4.

When the main CPU 101 determines that the jackpot game is not in progress (step S301: NO), the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the special symbol is being displayed in a variable manner (step S302). Here, when it is determined that the special symbol is not being displayed in a variable manner (step S302: NO), it is determined whether or not the hold number U2 of the second special symbol determination stored in the main RAM 103 is "1" or more. (Step S303). Here, when it is determined that the hold number U2 is "1" or more (step S303: YES), the hold number U2 is updated to a value subtracted by "1" (step S304).

When the main CPU 101 determines that the hold number U2 is not "1" or more (step S303: NO), whether or not the hold number U1 of the first special symbol determination stored in the main RAM 103 is "1" or more. (Step S305). Here, when it is determined that the number of pending U1 is not "1" or more (step S305: NO), the process proceeds to the normal symbol processing in step S4.

Although not shown in the figure, when it is determined that the number of holds U1 is not "1" or more, the main CPU 101 has, for example, no hold of the first special symbol determination and the second special symbol determination, and the special symbol. At the timing when the fluctuation display of is no longer performed, a customer waiting command for notifying that the customer waiting state has been reached is set in the main RAM 103. This customer waiting command is transmitted to the effect control board 130 by the transmission process of step S9 (see FIG. 36), and when the waiting time (for example, 30 seconds) elapses without displaying the variation of the special symbol as it is, the effect control board 130 The sub CPU 131 of the above sets, for example, a customer waiting effect start command instructing the start of the “customer waiting effect” in the sub RAM 133. The customer waiting effect is started in response to the fact that the customer waiting effect start command is transmitted to the image / acoustic control board 140 and the lamp control board 150 by the transmission process of step S30 (see FIG. 44). The “customer waiting effect” is, for example, an effect that is started when a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds) has elapsed after the loss is notified. For example, in the customer waiting production, a company name video (not shown) for promoting a company that manufactures or sells the game machine 1, a demo video (not shown) for promoting the game machine 1, and a game machine 1 Menu screens (not shown) for making settings are displayed in this order over time. In the present embodiment, light emission control that causes the effector 7, the board lamp 25, and the frame lamp 37 to emit rainbow colors so that the entire game machine appears to emit rainbow colors when the reproduction of the company name moving image is started. Is done. This rainbow-colored light emission control is continued until, for example, playback of the demo movie is started. Although detailed explanation is omitted, the company name video is a video that may be played during the jackpot game (for example, the end of the jackpot game), and even if it is played during the jackpot game, it has the same rainbow color as above. Light emission control is performed. In this way, by using the rainbow-colored light emission control that suggests that the jackpot is confirmed in the company name moving image during the jackpot game, the impression of the company name can be improved. In addition, by playing the company name video in the same manner as during the jackpot game during the customer waiting production, the player who saw the customer waiting production wants to remind the player of a good impression when the jackpot is played and play with the game machine 1. It is possible to make you think.

When the main CPU 101 determines that the number of holds U1 is "1" or more (step S305: YES), the main CPU 101 updates the number of holds U1 to a value subtracted by "1" (step S306).

Following the process of step S304 or the process of step S306, the main CPU 101 executes a shift process for the reserved storage area of the main RAM 103 (step S308). Specifically, when the main CPU 101 executes the shift process following the process of step S304, the main CPU 101 stores the earliest acquired information stored in the hold storage area for the second special symbol determination in the determination storage area. At the same time, the remaining acquired information is shifted upward one entry at a time. The determination storage area is a storage area in which various information used for the special symbol determination is stored when the special symbol determination is actually executed. Further, when the shift process is executed following the process of step S306, the earliest acquired information stored in the hold storage area for the first special symbol determination is shifted to the determination storage area, and the remaining information is shifted to the determination storage area. The acquired information is shifted upward one entry at a time.

Following the process in step S308, the main CPU 101 executes a jackpot determination process based on the random numbers stored in the determination storage area (step S309). This jackpot determination process will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 41.

Following the process in step S309, the main CPU 101 executes a variation pattern determination process for selecting a variation pattern of the special symbol (step S310). This fluctuation pattern determination process will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 42.

Following the process of step S310, the main CPU 101 determines the special symbol setting information determined in the process of step S309, whether the special symbol setting information is related to the first special symbol determination, or the second special symbol determination. A fluctuation start command including information indicating whether the information is related, setting information of the fluctuation pattern determined in the process of step S310, information on the game state of the game machine 1 and the like is set in the main RAM 103 (step S311).

This variation start command is a command for instructing the start of the effect accompanying the variation display of the special symbol, and is transmitted to the effect control board 130 by the transmission process in step S9. As a result, the variable display of the decorative symbol 55 on the liquid crystal screen 5 is started.

Following the process of step S311, the main CPU 101 starts the variation display of the special symbol based on the variation pattern setting information included in the variation start command set in the process of step S311 (step S312). At that time, if the processes of steps S309 to 311 are performed with the acquired information (random numbers) related to the first special symbol determination stored in the determination storage area, the special symbol is displayed on the first special symbol display 41. Starts the variable display of. On the other hand, when the processes of steps S309 to 311 are performed with the acquired information (random numbers) related to the second special symbol determination stored, the second special symbol display 42 starts the variable display of the special symbol. ..

Next, the main CPU 101 starts measuring the fluctuation time, which is the elapsed time from the start of the fluctuation display in step S312 (step S313).

The main CPU 101 is selected by the process of step S310 from the start of measurement of the fluctuation time in step S313 when the process of step S313 is executed or when it is determined that the variation display of the special symbol is in progress (step S302: YES). It is determined whether or not the fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern has elapsed (step S315). Here, when it is determined that the fluctuation time has not elapsed (step S315: NO), the process proceeds to the normal symbol processing in step S4.

When the main CPU 101 determines that the fluctuation time has elapsed (step S315: YES), the first special symbol display 41 or the second special symbol display 42 stops and displays a special symbol indicating the determination result of the special symbol determination. A symbol confirmation command for notifying that is set in the main RAM 103 (step S316). This symbol determination command is transmitted to the effect control board 130 by the transmission process in step S9. As a result, a process of stopping and displaying the decorative symbol 55, which has been variablely displayed on the liquid crystal screen 5, in a manner showing the determination result of the special symbol determination is performed.

Following the process of step S316, the main CPU 101 ends the variable display of the special symbol started in the process of step S312 (step S317). Specifically, the special symbol (big hit symbol or lost symbol) determined in the process of step S309 is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display which has been variablely displayed. The stop display of this special symbol is continued until at least a predetermined symbol confirmation time (for example, 1 second) has elapsed.

In this way, the main CPU 101 displays the special symbol on the first special symbol display 41 or the second special symbol display 42 in a variable manner, and then displays the special symbol indicating the determination result of the jackpot determination process on the first special symbol display 41. Alternatively, the second special symbol display 42 is stopped and displayed.

Following the process of step S317, the main CPU 101 resets the fluctuation time that started measurement in the process of step S313 (step S318), and sets an opening command for starting the jackpot game when it is a jackpot. The stopped process including the above is executed (step S319). When this opening command is transmitted to the effect control board 130 by the transmission process of step S9 (see FIG. 36), the sub CPU 131 of the effect control board 130 instructs, for example, the start of the opening effect corresponding to the type of jackpot. The effect start command is set in the sub RAM 133. The opening effect (see FIG. 21 (H)) is started in response to the transmission of the opening effect start command to the image / acoustic control board 140 and the lamp control board 150 by the transmission process of step S30 (see FIG. 44).

[Big hit determination process by the game control board 100]
FIG. 41 is a detailed flowchart of the jackpot determination process in step S309 of FIG. 40. The main CPU 101 executes the jackpot determination based on the jackpot random number stored in the determination storage area (step S3091). Specifically, when the current gaming state is the low probability state, the main CPU 101 reads the low probability jackpot determination table (not shown) from the main ROM 102 and sets it in the main RAM 103. On the other hand, when the current gaming state is a high probability state, the main CPU 101 reads a high probability jackpot determination table (not shown) from the main ROM 102 and sets it in the main RAM 103. For example, in the low-probability jackpot determination table and the high-probability jackpot determination table, determination values to be compared with the jackpot random numbers are assigned in advance to jackpots or losses. In the main CPU 101, the value of the jackpot random number acquired in the process of step S2102 in FIG. 38 (or the process of step S2202 in FIG. 39) matches any of the determination values defined in the jackpot determination table set in the main RAM 103. Whether or not it is a big hit is determined based on the above.

Following the process of step S3091, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the determination result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot (step S3092). Here, when it is determined that the jackpot is a jackpot (step S3092: YES), the main CPU 101 refers to the symbol determination table stored in advance in the main ROM 102, and sets the jackpot random number used for the jackpot determination in step S3091. The type of the jackpot symbol is determined based on the symbol random numbers stored together in the determination storage area, and the setting information is set in the main RAM 103 (step S3093). By determining the type of jackpot symbol, the type of jackpot will be determined. Specifically, for example, when the symbol random number is related to the first special symbol determination, the symbol random number of the main CPU 101 is defined in the symbol determination table (not shown) for the first starting port. The jackpot symbol is determined based on which judgment value matches. Further, when the symbol random number is related to the second special symbol determination, the main CPU 101 matches the symbol random number with any determination value defined in the symbol determination table for the second starting port (not shown). The jackpot design is decided based on whether or not to do it.

On the other hand, when the main CPU 101 determines that it is not a big hit (step S3092: NO), the main CPU 101 determines whether or not it is a small hit (step S3094). Here, when it is determined that the small hit is made (step S3094: YES), the main CPU 101 refers to the symbol determination table stored in advance in the main ROM 102, and determines the type of the small hit symbol based on the symbol random number. It is determined, and the setting information is set in the main RAM 103 (step S3095).

On the other hand, when the main CPU 101 determines that it is not a small hit (step S3094: NO), the main CPU 101 sets the setting information of the lost symbol in the main RAM 103 (step S3096). As a result, in the process of step S317, the lost symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 41 or the second special symbol display 42. In this case, the jackpot game is not performed. With the above, the main CPU 101 ends the process shown in FIG.

[Variation pattern determination process by the game control board 100]
FIG. 42 is a detailed flowchart of the fluctuation pattern determination process in step S310 of FIG. 40. First, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the determination result in step S3091 is a big hit (step S3101). Here, when it is determined that the jackpot is a jackpot (step S3101: YES), the jackpot variation pattern table (not shown) corresponding to the current gaming state is read from the main ROM 102 and set in the main RAM 103 (step S3102). The variation pattern table is a table in which the variation pattern of the special symbol and the determination value for comparison with the variation pattern random number are associated with each other, and is stored in advance in the main ROM 102 for each game state.

On the other hand, when the main CPU 101 determines that it is not a big hit (step S3101: NO), it determines whether or not it is a small hit (step S3103). When it is determined that the hit is a small hit (step S3103: YES), the small hit variation pattern table (not shown) corresponding to the current gaming state is read from the main ROM 102 and set in the main RAM 103 (step S3104).

On the other hand, when the main CPU 101 determines that it is not a small hit (step S3103: NO), that is, when it is lost, the fluctuation pattern of the special symbol is determined from the fluctuation pattern of a specific number of seconds (for example, 13.5 seconds) or less. Whether or not to do so is determined (step S3105). Specifically, in the main CPU 101, the value of the reach random number stored in the determination storage area together with the jackpot random number used in the process of step S3091 is the reach random number based on the number of reserved special symbol determinations having the same winning start port. It is determined which of the determination values for comparison is matched.

When the main CPU 101 determines the fluctuation pattern of the special symbol from the fluctuation pattern exceeding a specific number of seconds (for example, 13.5 seconds) (step S3105: NO), the main CPU 101 reads the reach fluctuation pattern table from the main ROM 102 and sets it in the main RAM 103. (Step S3106). On the other hand, when determining from the fluctuation pattern of a specific number of seconds or less (step S3105: NO), the non-reach fluctuation pattern table is read from the main ROM 102 and set in the main RAM 103 (step S3107).

Subsequently, the main CPU 101 refers to the variation pattern table set in the main RAM 103 by the process of step S3102, the process of step S3106, or the process of step S3107, determines the variation pattern of the special symbol, and sets the setting information. It is set in the main RAM 103 (step S3108). Specifically, the main CPU 101 determines which of the determination values defined in the variation pattern table matches the variation pattern random number stored in the determination storage area together with the jackpot random number used in the process of step S3091. Based on, the variation pattern of the special symbol is determined. For example, when the jackpot variation pattern table is set in the main RAM 103, the main CPU 101 specially determines which of the determination values defined in the jackpot variation pattern table the variation pattern random number matches. Determine the variation pattern of the symbol. Further, for example, when the non-reach variation pattern table is set in the main RAM 103, the main CPU 101 determines the variation pattern corresponding to the number of holds after the shift process in step S308 based on the variation pattern random number. The variation pattern setting information is included in the variation start command together with the setting information of the special symbol set in the main RAM 103 by the jackpot determination process in step S309 described above, and is transmitted to the effect control board 130 by the transmission process in step S9. .. With the above, the main CPU 101 ends the process shown in FIG. 42.

[Large winning opening opening control process by the game control board 100]
Hereinafter, the large winning opening opening control process executed by the game control board 100 will be described with reference to FIG. 43. This big winning opening control process is a process of executing a big hit game selected based on the symbol determination table at the time of big hit stored in the main ROM 102. Here, FIG. 43 is a detailed flowchart of the large winning opening opening control process in step S7 of FIG. 36. Following the small winning opening opening control process in step S5, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the jackpot game flag is set to "ON" as illustrated in FIG. 36 (step S601). Here, when it is determined that the jackpot game flag is not set to "ON" (step S601: NO), the process proceeds to the prize ball processing in step S8.

When the main CPU 101 determines that the jackpot game flag is set to "ON" (step S601: YES), the elapsed time from setting the opening command related to the jackpot game by the stopped processing is a predetermined opening time. It is determined whether or not the jackpot game is being opened based on whether or not it has reached (step S602). Here, when it is determined that the opening is in progress (step S602: YES), it is also determined whether or not the opening time has elapsed based on whether or not the elapsed time has reached a predetermined opening time (step S603). ). Here, if it is determined that the opening time has not elapsed (step S603: NO), the process proceeds to the prize ball processing in step S8.

When it is determined that the opening time has elapsed (step S603: YES), the main CPU 101 sets the number of rounds Rmax of the big hit game, the operation pattern of the big winning opening control unit 117, and stores the setting information in the main RAM 103. (Step S604). By executing the process of step S604, various times related to the jackpot game such as the interval time between the round and the next round and the ending time after the end of the final round are also set.

Following the process of step S604, the main CPU 101 resets the winning number Y of the game ball to the big winning opening 13 stored in the main RAM 103 (step S605), and is also in the big hit stored in the main RAM 103. The number of rounds R is updated to the value obtained by adding "1" (step S606). The number of rounds R is set to "0" before the start of the jackpot, and "1" is added each time the process of step S606 is performed.

Following the process of step S606, the main CPU 101 starts the opening control of the large winning opening (step S607). Next, the main CPU 101 starts measuring the opening time, which is the elapsed time from the start of this opening control (step S608). Then, a round start command for notifying that the round game for opening the large winning opening 13 has started is set in the main RAM 103 (step S609).

When the main CPU 101 determines that the opening of the jackpot game is not in progress (step S602: NO), for example, the final state is finally stored in the main RAM 103 based on the information indicating which time in the jackpot game the current state is. It is determined whether or not the ending is in progress immediately after the end of the round (step S611). Here, if it is determined that the ending is in progress (step S611: YES), the process proceeds to step S625, which will be described later.

When the main CPU 101 determines that the ending of the jackpot game is not in progress (step S611: NO), for example, the interval is based on the information indicating which time in the jackpot game the current state stored in the main RAM 103 is. It is determined whether or not it is medium (between the round and the next round) (step S612). Here, when it is determined that the interval is in progress (step S612: YES), whether or not the interval time set by the process of step S604 has elapsed since the large winning opening 13 was closed at the end of the previous round game. Is determined (step S613). Here, when it is determined that the interval time has elapsed (step S613: YES), it is time to start the next round game, so the process proceeds to step S605. On the contrary, when it is determined that the interval time has not elapsed (step S613: NO), the process proceeds to the prize ball processing in step S8.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the main CPU 101 is not in the interval (step S612: NO), it is determined that the round game is in progress, and it is determined whether or not the big winning opening switch is "ON" (step S614). ). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the large winning opening switch 115 is "ON" based on the presence or absence of the detection signal from the large winning opening switch 115.

Here, when the main CPU 101 determines that the first large winning opening switch 115 is "ON" (step S614: YES), the main CPU 101 determines that one game ball has won a prize in the large winning opening 13 and plays a game. The winning number Y of the ball is updated to the value obtained by adding "1" (step S615).

When the main CPU 101 executes the process of step S615, executes the process of step S609, or determines that the large winning opening switch 115 is not "ON" (step S614: NO), the large winning opening 13 It is determined whether or not the specified opening time has elapsed from the start of opening (step S616). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the opening time at which the measurement is started by the process of step S608 has reached the specified opening time stored in the main ROM 102.

When the main CPU 101 determines that the specified opening time has not elapsed (step S616: NO), the winning number Y of the game balls in the current round game stored in the main RAM 103 is stored in the main ROM 102. It is determined whether or not the number of game balls Ymax (for example, “9”) that defines the closing timing of the large winning opening 13 is matched (step S617). Here, when it is determined that the winning number Y does not match the game ball number Ymax (step S617: NO), the process proceeds to the prize ball processing in step S8.

On the other hand, when the main CPU 101 determines that the winning number Y matches the game ball number Ymax (step S617: YES), or determines that the specified opening time has elapsed (step S616: YES), the large winning opening control unit At 117, the opening control of the large winning opening 13 started in the process of step S607 is terminated (step S618).

Following the process of step S618, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the current number of rounds R of the jackpot game stored in the main RAM 103 matches the number of rounds Rmax set by the process of step S604. (Step S619). Here, when it is determined that the number of rounds R does not match the number of rounds Rmax (step S619: NO), the elapsed time from the closing of the large winning opening 13 in order to control the start timing of the next round game is used. Measurement of a certain interval time is started (step S620). The interval time at which the measurement is started by the process of step S620 is used for the process of step S613.

On the other hand, when the main CPU 101 determines that the number of rounds R matches the number of rounds Rmax (step S619: YES), the main CPU 101 starts measuring the ending time (step S622) and resets the number of rounds R stored in the main RAM 103. Then (step S623), the ending command is set in the main RAM 103 (step S624). This ending command is a command for notifying that the last round game has been completed, and is transmitted to the effect control board 130 by the transmission process in step S8. In addition, this ending command includes information (game information) regarding the game state after the end of the jackpot game.

When the main CPU 101 executes the process of step S624 or determines that the ending is in progress (step S611: YES), the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the set ending time has elapsed (step S625). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the ending time at which the measurement is started by the process of step S622 has reached the set ending time set by the process of step S604. Here, if it is determined that the ending time has not elapsed (step S625: NO), the process proceeds to the prize ball processing in step S8.

When it is determined that the set ending time has elapsed (step S625: YES), the main CPU 101 executes a game state setting process for setting the game state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 after the jackpot game ends (step S626). By this process, the game state corresponding to the type of jackpot symbol is set.

After the process of step S626, the main CPU 101 sets the jackpot game flag to "OFF" in order to end the jackpot game (step S627).

[Timer interrupt processing by the effect control board 130]
Hereinafter, the timer interrupt process executed on the effect control board 130 will be described with reference to FIG. 44. Here, FIG. 44 is a flowchart showing an example of timer interrupt processing executed on the effect control board 130. Hereinafter, the processes shown in FIGS. 44 to 45 will be described as being performed by the effect control board 130, but some or all of these processes are performed on the effect control board 130, the image / sound control board 140, and the lamp control board 150. It may be executed in any of the above.

The sub CPU 131 on the effect control board 130 repeatedly executes a series of processes illustrated in FIG. 44 at regular time intervals (for example, 4 milliseconds), similarly to the timer interrupt process performed on the game control board 100. The processes shown in FIGS. 44 to 45 are performed according to the instructions issued by the sub CPU 131 based on the program stored in the sub ROM 132.

The sub CPU 131 first executes a command reception process (step S10) that performs a process according to a command from the game control board 100, and then executes a transmission process (step S30). In the command reception process, processing is performed according to the reception of various commands from the game control board 100 and the lamp control board 150. Specifically, the sub CPU 131 receives, for example, a command as game information from the game control board 100, and sets the effect content according to the received command. For example, the sub CPU 131 determines a variation effect pattern corresponding to the variation pattern of the special symbol, and determines whether or not the advance notice effect that can be executed in the determined variation effect pattern is executed and the content thereof. Then, the sub CPU 131 generates, for example, a command instructing the execution of the determined effect and transmits it to the image / sound control board 140 and the lamp control board 150. As a result, the effect of the content determined on the effect control board 130 is executed on the image / sound control board 140 and the lamp control board 150. The command reception process will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 45.

Following the process in step S30, the sub CPU 131 performs a data transfer process (step S50). For example, the sub CPU 131 transmits data transmitted from the image / sound control board 140 in order to control the light emission of the frame lamp 37 or the like or control (for example, operate) the effect 7 or the like with the start of each effect. Transfer to the lamp control board 150. By performing this data transfer processing, for example, light emission control is performed to cause the panel lamp 25 and the frame lamp 37 to emit light in conjunction with the effect image displayed on the liquid crystal screen 5 and the effect sound output by the speaker 24. Or, the production accessory 7 is operated. With the above, the sub CPU 131 ends the process shown in FIG. 44.

[Command reception processing by the effect control board 130]
FIG. 45 is a detailed flowchart of the command reception process in step S10 of FIG. 44. As illustrated in FIG. 45, the sub CPU 131 first determines whether or not a command transmitted from the game control board 100 or the lamp control board has been received (step S11). Here, if it is determined that the command has not been received (step S11: NO), the process proceeds to step S30.

When the sub CPU 131 determines that the command has been received (step S11: YES), the command is transmitted from the game control board 100 in response to the processing of step S2112 (see FIG. 38) or step S2212 (see FIG. 39). It is determined whether or not the command is on hold (step S12). Here, if it is determined that the received command is not a hold command (step S12: NO), the process proceeds to step S14, which will be described later.

When the sub CPU 131 determines that the received command is a hold command (step S12: YES), the sub CPU 131 executes the hold command reception process (step S13). In the hold command reception process, the sub CPU 131 sets, for example, an icon display command including setting information regarding the display mode of the hold icon 54 in the sub RAM 133. This hold command reception process will be described in detail later with reference to FIG.

When the sub CPU 131 determines that the received command is not a hold command (step S12: NO), the sub CPU 131 is a fluctuation start command transmitted from the game control board 100 in response to the process of step S311 (see FIG. 40). It is determined whether or not there is (step S14). Here, if it is determined that the received command is not the fluctuation start command (step S14: NO), the process proceeds to step S16, which will be described later.

When the sub CPU 131 determines that the received command is the variation start command (step S14: YES), the sub CPU 131 executes the variation start command reception process (step S15). In the variation start command reception process, the sub CPU 131 determines, for example, a variation effect pattern corresponding to the variation pattern of the special symbol included in the variation start command by a lottery using the variation effect pattern random number. This fluctuation start command reception process will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 47.

When the sub CPU 131 determines that the received command is not the fluctuation start command (step S14: NO), the sub CPU 131 is a symbol confirmation command transmitted from the game control board 100 in response to the processing of step S316 (see FIG. 40). It is determined whether or not it is (step S16). When the sub CPU 131 determines that it is a symbol confirmation command (step S16: YES), the sub CPU 131 sets the variation effect end command in the sub RAM 133 (step S17). When this variation effect end command is transmitted to the image / sound control board 140 and the lamp control board 150 by the transmission process in step S30, the decorative symbol 55 and the small symbol are stopped on the liquid crystal screen 5 along with the stop display of the special symbol. It will be displayed.

When the sub CPU 131 determines that the received command is not a symbol determination command (step S16: NO), the sub CPU 131 determines whether or not the command is an operation command transmitted from the lamp control board 150 (step S18). This operation command is a command transmitted from the lamp control board 150 in order to notify the information when the lamp CPU 151 of the lamp control board 150 detects the operation of the effect button 26 or the effect key 27. The operation command includes information indicating which of the effect button 26 and the effect key 27 has been operated, and information indicating which key has been operated when the effect key 27 has been operated.

When the sub CPU 131 determines that the operation command has been received (step S18: YES), the sub CPU 131 sets the operation effect start command in the sub RAM 133 (step S19). This command is transmitted to the image / sound control board 140 and the lamp control board 150 by the transmission process in step S30. By receiving this command, the image / sound control board 140 can, for example, execute an image or sound effect using the liquid crystal screen 5 or the speaker 24 according to the operation during the valid period. Further, by receiving this command, the lamp control board 150 can execute an effect of causing various lamps to emit light according to the operation during the valid period.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the received command is not an operation command (step S18: NO), the process corresponding to the command is executed (step S20). As an example, when it is determined that the sub CPU 131 has received the opening command transmitted from the game control board 100, the sub CPU 131 sets an opening command instructing the start of the production of the jackpot game corresponding to the type of jackpot.

[Hold command reception processing by the effect control board 130]
FIG. 46 is a detailed flowchart of the hold command reception process in step S13 of FIG. 45. When the sub CPU 131 determines that the received command is a hold command (step S12: YES), the sub CPU 131 adds "1" to the number of holds for special symbol determination stored in the sub RAM 133, as illustrated in FIG. It is updated to the value obtained (step S1311). Specifically, whether it is a hold command related to the first special symbol determination or a hold command related to the second special symbol determination based on the winning start opening information included in the advance judgment information in the hold command. Is determined, and based on the determination result, the number of reservations related to the first special symbol determination or the number of reservations related to the second special symbol determination is updated to a value obtained by adding "1".

Following the process of step S1311, the sub CPU 131 analyzes the pre-determination information included in the received hold command and stores the analysis result in the sub RAM 133 (step S1312).

Following the process of step S1312, the sub CPU 131 determines whether or not the look-ahead effect based on the pre-determination information such as the ticket effect (look-ahead) and the car wash effect can be executed (step S1313). For example, if any of the pre-reading effect setting information is already set in the sub RAM 133, or if the jackpot game is in progress, it is determined that the pre-reading effect is not executable. In the present embodiment, when the setting information of the car wash effect (gase) is already set in the sub RAM 133, it is determined that the look-ahead effect can be executed. If it is determined that the look-ahead effect cannot be executed (step S1313: NO), the process proceeds to step S1318.

When the sub CPU 131 determines that the look-ahead effect can be executed (step S1313: YES), the sub CPU 131 determines whether or not to change the hold icon (step S1314). For example, the sub CPU 131 sets the hold icon change effect execution lottery table (not shown) stored in advance in the sub ROM 132 in the sub RAM 133. Then, it is determined whether or not to change the hold icon based on this table, the pre-determination information corresponding to the hold command this time, and various random numbers for effect control acquired at the same time as the process of step S1312, for example. In the hold icon change effect execution lottery table, for example, the judgment result that the judgment value compared with the random number for determining whether to change the hold icon is "execute" and the judgment result that "do not execute" It is a table pre-allocated to one of them. The sub CPU 131 determines whether or not to change the hold icon based on which determination result the random number matches the determination value assigned to. The hold icon is more likely to change when the look-ahead target is a big hit than when it is a loss. Therefore, it is possible for the player to recognize that the case where the hold icon is changed has higher reliability than the case where the hold icon is not executed.

The various effect control random numbers are random numbers updated by the effect control board 130. The timing of acquiring this random number is not limited to the time point of step S1312. For example, a random number may be acquired when it is determined that the hold icon is changed.

When the sub CPU 131 determines that the hold icon is changed (step S1314: YES), the sub CPU 131 determines the change pattern of the hold icon (step S1315). The sub CPU 131 sets, for example, a holding icon mode determination table (not shown) stored in advance in the sub ROM 132 in the sub RAM 133. Then, the change pattern of the hold icon is determined based on this table, the current number of holds, the pre-judgment information corresponding to the look-ahead target, and various random numbers for effect control, and the sub RAM 133 is set as the setting information of the hold icon change effect. Set to. The sub CPU 131 determines, for example, whether to change with the success of the car wash effect, the pictogram effect, or the shift timing without the car wash effect and the pictogram effect. If NO is determined in the process of step S1314, the execution of the car wash effect (gase) may be decided. The car wash effect (gase) is easy to be executed when it is lost, and difficult to be executed when it is a big hit. Therefore, the player can recognize that the reliability is relatively low when the car wash effect (gase) is executed.

When the process of step S1315 is executed, or when NO is determined in the process of step S1314, the sub CPU 131 determines the number of times the ticket effect (look-ahead) and the ticket effect (corresponding) are executed (step S1316). When the number of executions is determined to be 1 or more (step S1317: YES), it is determined whether or not to execute the ticket effect (look-ahead) as the ticket effect (step S1318).

If YES is determined in the process of step S1318, the sub CPU 131 determines the display start pattern of the ticket image 60 for the number of times the ticket effect (look-ahead) is executed, and sets the ticket image 60 in the sub RAM 133 (step S1319). The sub CPU 131 determines, for example, an effect pattern of ticket effect (look-ahead), such as which of the first look-ahead effect pattern and the second look-ahead effect pattern, and how many fluctuations to execute before.

When the sub CPU 131 executes step S1319, determines NO in the process of step S1313, and determines that the number of times the ticket effect is executed is 0 (step S1317: NO), the sub CPU 131 is not a ticket effect (look-ahead) but a ticket effect. When it is determined to execute (corresponding) (step S1318: NO), the icon display command is set in the sub RAM 133 (step S1318). The icon display command includes advance determination information, winning start opening information, and the like obtained based on the hold command, and includes these setting information when the process of step S1315 or step S1317 is executed. This icon display command is transmitted to the image / sound control board 140 and the lamp control board 150 by the transmission process (see FIG. 44) in step S30. As a result, the effect of displaying the hold icon in the mode determined on the effect control board 130 is realized by the image / sound control board 140 and the lamp control board 150.

[Variation start command reception processing by the effect control board 130]
Hereinafter, the variation start command reception process executed on the effect control board 130 in response to the reception of the variation start command transmitted from the game control board 100 will be described with reference to FIG. 47. Here, FIG. 47 is a detailed flowchart of the fluctuation start command reception process in step S15 of FIG. 45.

As illustrated in FIG. 45, when the sub CPU 131 determines that the command received from the game control board 100 is the variation start command (step S14: YES), the sub CPU 131 acquires the variation effect pattern random number and stores it in the sub RAM 133. (Step S1511). The sub CPU 131 such as the variation effect pattern random number acquires the value at the time when the variation start command is received as the variation effect pattern random number.

Following the process of step S1511, the sub CPU 131 analyzes the fluctuation start command received from the game control board 100 (step S1512). As described above, the fluctuation start command includes information on whether or not the jackpot is a jackpot that indicates the judgment result of the jackpot determination (see FIG. 41), the type of the special symbol, the setting information of the fluctuation pattern of the special symbol, and the gaming state of the game machine 1. Information and the like indicating the above are included. By performing this process, the sub CPU 131 obtains information necessary for determining the variation effect pattern.

Following the process of step S1512, the sub CPU 131 determines, for example, whether or not it is determined to be a jackpot in the jackpot determination (see FIG. 41) based on the analysis result of the fluctuation start command (step S1513).

In the case of a jackpot (step S1513: YES), the sub CPU 131 reads a jackpot variation effect pattern table (not shown) according to the current gaming state from the sub ROM 132 and sets it in the sub RAM 133 (step S1514). In the variation effect pattern table, one or more types of variation effect patterns are associated in advance for each combination of whether or not it is a big hit, and if it is a big hit, the type of the jackpot symbol and the variation pattern of the special symbol. It's a table. In the sub ROM 132, for example, a variation effect pattern table for a normal gaming state, a high probability state and a time saving state, a time saving gaming state, and a high probability state and a non-time saving state is stored in advance.

If NO is determined in the process of step S1513, it is determined whether or not it is determined to be a small hit (step S1515). In the case of a small hit (step S1515: YES), the sub CPU 131 reads a small hit variation effect pattern table (not shown) according to the current gaming state from the sub ROM 132 and sets it in the sub RAM 133 (step S1516).

If NO is determined in the process of step S1515, that is, if there is a loss, the sub CPU 131 can select, for example, a variation effect pattern capable of executing the reach effect based on the analysis result of the variation start command. Is determined (step S1517). When the sub CPU 131 determines YES in the process of step S1517, the sub CPU 131 sets the variation effect pattern table with reach (not shown) according to the current gaming state in the sub RAM 133 (step S1518).

If NO is determined in the process of step S1517, the sub CPU 131 sets a variation effect pattern table for no reach (not shown) according to the current gaming state in the sub RAM 133 (step S1519).

When the process of step S1519 is executed, the process of step S1514 is executed, the process of step S1516 is executed, or the process of step S1518 is executed, the sub CPU 131 determines one variation effect pattern ( Step S1520).

Following the process of step S1520, the sub CPU 131 determines whether or not to change the icon (step S1521). The icon is more likely to change when it is a big hit than when it is lost. Therefore, the player can recognize that the case where the icon is changed has higher reliability than the case where the icon is not executed.

If YES is determined in the process of step S1521, the sub CPU 131 determines the change pattern of the icon (step S1522). The sub CPU 131 determines, for example, whether to change with the success of the car wash effect, the pictogram effect, or the shift timing without the car wash effect and the pictogram effect. If NO is determined in the process of step S1521, the execution of the car wash effect (gase) may be decided. The car wash effect (gase) is easier to be executed when the car is lost than when it is a big hit. Therefore, the player can recognize that the reliability is relatively low when the car wash effect (gase) is executed.

Following the process of step S1522, the sub CPU 131 determines whether or not to execute the gimmick sign effect (step S1523). The gimmick sign effect is easier to execute when it is a big hit than when it is a loss. Therefore, the player can recognize that the reliability is higher when the gimmick sign effect is executed than when it is not executed.

If YES is determined in the process of step S1523, the sub CPU 131 determines the effect pattern of the gimmick sign effect (step S1524). The sub CPU 131 determines in what pattern the stages are developed based on the number of stages that can be developed in the variable display this time.

Following the process in step S1524, the sub CPU 131 determines whether or not to execute the ticket effect (corresponding) (step S1525). If YES is determined in the process of step S1525, the sub CPU 131 determines the display start pattern of the ticket image 60 for the number of times the ticket effect (corresponding) is executed (step S1526). When the process of step S1526 is executed, or when NO is determined in the process of step S1527, the information indicating the variation effect pattern determined in the process of step S1520 and the process of step S1522, step S1524, and step S1526 determine. A variation effect start command including information indicating the set contents is set (step S1527). The variation effect start command is transmitted to the image / sound control board 140 and the lamp control board 150 by the transmission process (see FIG. 44) in step S30. As a result, the variation effect of the mode determined in the effect control board 130 is realized by the image / sound control board 140 and the lamp control board 150.

Following the process of step S1527, the sub CPU 131 subtracts "1" from the value of the number of holds stored in the sub RAM 133 (step S1528). With the above, the sub CPU 131 ends the process shown in FIG. 47.

[Timer interrupt processing by the image / sound control board 140]
Next, the timer interrupt process executed on the image / sound control board 140 will be described with reference to FIG. 48. Here, FIG. 48 is a flowchart showing an example of timer interrupt processing executed on the image / sound control board 140. The image / sound control board 140 repeatedly executes a series of processes illustrated in FIG. 48 at regular time intervals (for example, 33 milliseconds) during normal operation except for special cases such as when the power is turned on or off. To do.

First, the control CPU 141 of the image / sound control board 140 determines whether or not the variable effect start command transmitted from the effect control board 130 is received in response to the process of step S1527 (see FIG. 47) (step S501).

When it is determined that the variation effect start command has been received (step S501: YES), the control CPU 141 is based on the setting information related to the variation effect included in the received variation effect start command and the program stored in the control ROM 142. A control signal is generated, and the generated control signal is output to the VDP 144 and the acoustic DSP 145 to start the variation effect (step S502). Further, the general CPU 141 sets the setting information (valid period of the effect button 26, etc.) related to the execution in the control RAM 145, for example, if it is a variable effect start command instructing the execution of the operation promotion effect.

When the control CPU 141 executes the process of step S502 or determines that the variation effect start command has not been received (step S501: NO), has the control CPU 141 received the variation effect end command transmitted from the effect control board 130? Whether or not it is determined (step S503). When it is determined that the control CPU 141 has received the variation effect end command (step S503: YES), the control CPU 141 ends the variation effect (step S504).

When the control CPU 141 executes the process of step S504 or determines that the variable effect end command has not been received (step S503: NO), it determines whether or not the operation promotion effect is in progress (step S505).

If YES is determined in the process of step S505, the control CPU 141 determines whether or not the operation effect start command transmitted from the effect control board 130 has been received (step S506). Here, if it is determined that the operation effect start command has not been received (step S506: NO), the process proceeds to step S509.

When it is determined that the operation effect start command has been received (step S506: YES), the control CPU 141 executes the effect according to the operation (step S507).

On the other hand, when it is determined as NO in the process of step S505, the control CPU 141 determines whether or not it is the end timing of the operation promotion effect (step S508). If it is determined that it is the end timing of the operation promotion effect (step S508: YES), the process proceeds to step S507.

When the control CPU 141 executes the process of step S507, determines NO in the process of step S506, or determines NO in the process of step S508, has the control CPU 141 received the icon display command transmitted from the effect control board 130? It is determined whether or not (step S509). When the control CPU 141 determines that the icon display command has been received (step S509: YES), the control CPU 141 sets the icon display control setting information included in the command, such as the setting information for the icon change effect, in the control RAM 145, and sets the setting. Information-based icon display control is executed (step S510, step S511).

When the control CPU 141 executes the process of step S511 or determines that the icon display command has not been received (step S509: NO), the control CPU 141 executes the data transmission control process (step S512). Specifically, the control CPU 141 transmits data related to the image / sound control performed on the image / sound control board 140 to the effect control board 130.

On the other hand, the effect control board 130 transfers the data received from the image / sound control board 140 to the lamp control board 150. As a result, the panel lamp 25 and the frame lamp 37 are emitted by the lamp control board 150 and the effect 7 is operated so as to be synchronized with the effect performed by the liquid crystal screen 5 and the speaker 24.

[Timer interrupt processing by lamp control board 150]
Next, the timer interrupt processing performed on the lamp control board 150 will be described with reference to FIG. 49. Here, FIG. 49 is a flowchart showing an example of timer interrupt processing performed on the lamp control board 150. The lamp control board 150 transmits commands from the effect control board 130 and from the image / sound control board 140 via the effect control board 130 during normal operation except for special cases such as when the power supply is started or when the power is turned off. Based on the data regarding the image and sound control to be performed, the series of processes illustrated in FIG. 49 is repeatedly executed at regular time intervals (for example, 4 milliseconds).

First, the lamp CPU 151 receives data related to image / acoustic control transmitted from the image / acoustic control board 140 via the effect control board 130 and data (for example, an operation effect start command) transmitted from the effect control board 130. The process is executed (step S701). Subsequently, the lamp CPU 151 sets a light emission pattern and an operation pattern specified by the data received in the process of step S701 in the lamp RAM 153 (step S702), and executes light emission control and operation control based on these patterns (step S702). S703).

Following the process in step S703, the lamp CPU 151 determines whether or not the effect button 26 has been operated (step S704). If it is determined that no operation has been performed (step S704: NO), the lamp CPU 151 ends the process shown in FIG. 49.

When the lamp CPU 151 determines that the effect button 26 has been operated (step S704: YES), the lamp CPU 151 transmits an operation command indicating that the effect button 26 has been operated to the effect control board 130 (step S705), and is shown in FIG. End the process.

[Modification example]
The present invention is also applicable to other gaming machines such as a 1-type and 2-type mixed type gaming machine, a rotating cylinder type gaming machine, and a slot machine.

It should be noted that any operation means for inputting the operation information by the player's operation may be used. As the operation means, for example, a touch panel which is a display screen on which the player can input operation information by performing a touch operation with a finger may be provided. Further, the optical sensor or the like provided in the frame member 3 may be used as the operation means so that the player can input the operation information by touching the glass plate.

It should be noted that a part of the processing executed by the image / sound control board 140 and the lamp control board 150 is executed by the effect control board 130, or a part of the process executed by the effect control board 130 is performed by the image / sound control board 140. Alternatively, it may be executed by the lamp control board 150. Further, any of the effect control board 130, the image / sound control board 140, and the lamp control board 150 may be integrally configured, and as an example, the processing executed by the effect control board 130 and the image / sound control board 150. May be executed on one control board.

Further, it goes without saying that the configuration of the game machine 1 and the light emitting mode and operating mode of each member described in the above embodiment are merely examples, and the present invention can be realized even with other configurations, light emitting modes, and operating modes. No. In addition, the order of processing, set values, threshold values used for determination, etc. in the above-mentioned flowchart are merely examples, and the present invention can be realized even with other orders and values as long as they do not deviate from the scope of the present invention. Needless to say. The explanatory diagrams and the like illustrated in the above embodiment are merely examples, and may be in other embodiments.

The above-mentioned effect is merely an example, and the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and various modifications and applications are possible. In addition, the above embodiments and modifications are applicable to each other, and the present invention may be realized in various combinations.

[Structure and Action / Effect of Pachinko Game Machine According to the Present Invention]
According to this embodiment, the ticket image 60 of the stock mode does not suggest the activation timing and the activation mode. Thereby, for example, the same reliability can be suggested by the ticket images 60 of the plurality of stock modes displayed at the start of the variation effect.

Further, according to the present embodiment, it is possible to make the reliability of the ticket image 60 in the stock mode different depending on the activation timing. Basically, it can be suggested that the later the activation timing of the ticket image 60, the higher the reliability. As a result, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation when it is activated at the end of the variable effect than when it is activated at the beginning of the variable effect.

Further, according to the present embodiment, the ticket image 60 of the activation mode is derived using the ticket image 60 of the stock mode. This makes it possible to enhance the interlocking feeling of these images.

Further, according to the present embodiment, the reliability of the ticket image 60 of the activation mode differs depending on the type. Thereby, it is possible to make the player interested in the aspect of the ticket image 60.

Further, according to the present embodiment, it can be suggested that basically, the larger the number of ticket images 60 in the stock mode, the higher the reliability. Derivation of the activation mode of FIGS. 13 (B) (a) or 13 (b) The activation mode of FIGS. 13 (B) (c) is derived from the case where a predetermined number (for example, two) of ticket images 60 are stocked. It is more reliable that the number of ticket images 60 to be used is less than a predetermined number (for example, one). As a result, it is possible to maintain the expectation for the jackpot even if the number of ticket images 60 in the stock mode is small.

Further, according to the present embodiment, it is possible to make the position where the ticket image 60 of the stock mode is stocked different from the position where the ticket image 60 of the activation mode is derived. This makes it possible to easily recognize the number of ticket images 60 in stock while the ticket image 60 is being activated. In addition, it is possible to easily understand which is the ticket image 60 of the activation mode.

Further, according to the present embodiment, the ticket images 60 of a plurality of stock modes can be stocked at the same time. Further, the activation timings of the ticket images 60 in the stock mode are different from each other. As a result, even if one ticket image 60 is activated, the next ticket image 60 can be expected, so that the expectation for the big hit can be maintained.

Further, according to the present embodiment, it is possible to predict the position and shape of the effector 7 at the advance position by the gimmick sign images 81 and 82. Then, after the effect 7 moves to the advanced position, the gimmick sign images 81 and 82 are erased. As a result, it is possible to effectively prevent the effect from becoming complicated due to the display of the gimmick sign images 81 and 82 during the evacuation of the effect object 7.

Further, according to the present embodiment, the movement until the gimmick sign images 81 and 82 are united is different from the movement of the effecting object 7 from the initial position to the advance position. As a result, by moving and displaying the gimmick predictive images 81 and 82, it is possible to give the player the illusion that the effector 7 is moving differently from the actual one.

Further, according to the present embodiment, the star lamp 8 emits light to notify that the boost mode is in effect. Then, the star lamp 8 can be made to emit light as the ON image 91 for notifying the shift to the boost mode is turned on during the jackpot game. As a result, it is possible to suggest that the boost mode is set by the star lamp 8 that notifies that the boost mode is set.

1 Game machine 5 Display screen of liquid crystal display device 7 Directional accessory 8 Star lamp 11a 1st start port 11b 1st start port 12 2nd start port 100 Game control board 101 CPU
102 ROM
103 RAM
130 Production control board 131 CPU
132 ROM
133 RAM
140 Image acoustic control board 150 Lamp control board

Claims (3)

A movable body that can move from the initial position to a specific position,
A determination means for determining whether or not to execute a special game that is advantageous to the player based on the establishment of the starting condition,
A special symbol display means for displaying the special symbol in a variable manner and then stopping and displaying the special symbol indicating the determination result of the determination means.
It is equipped with an effect control means for controlling the effect during variable display.
The effect control means
When the movable body is not operated at the specific position, a suggestion image suggesting the position of the movable body operated at the specific position can be displayed on the image display means.
A gaming machine that operates the movable body at the specific position after displaying the suggested image. A movable body that changes from the first state to the second state,
A determination means for determining whether or not to execute a special game that is advantageous to the player based on the establishment of the starting condition,
A special symbol display means for displaying the special symbol in a variable manner and then stopping and displaying the special symbol indicating the determination result of the determination means.
It is equipped with an effect control means for controlling the effect during variable display.
The effect control means
When the movable body is not in the second state, a suggestion image suggesting the shape of the movable body in the second state can be displayed on the image display means.
A gaming machine that changes the movable body to the second state after displaying the suggested image. A movable body that can move from the initial position to a specific position,
A determination means for determining whether or not to execute a special game that is advantageous to the player based on the establishment of the starting condition,
A special symbol display means for displaying the special symbol in a variable manner and then stopping and displaying the special symbol indicating the determination result of the determination means.
It is equipped with an effect control means for controlling the effect during variable display.
The effect control means
When the movable body is not operated at the specific position, a suggestion image suggesting the position of the movable body operated at the specific position and the shape of the movable body at the specific position is used as an image display means. Can be displayed and
A gaming machine that operates the movable body at the specific position after displaying the suggested image.

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