JP2021029472A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine that has plural performance modes and can enhance interest in a game.SOLUTION: A game machine can be shifted from a second performance mode to a third performance mode through a jackpot game, performance control means can execute a specific performance for allowing winning of a jackpot to be expected in each of a first performance mode, the second performance mode, and the third performance mode, and an execution ratio of a specific performance is the same when winning a jackpot in the third performance mode shifted from the first performance mode and when winning a jackpot in the third performance mode shifted from the second performance mode, and is higher when winning a jackpot pertaining to a shift to the third performance mode in the first performance mode than when winning a jackpot pertaining to a shift to the third performance mode in the second performance mode.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 13

Description

The present invention relates to gaming machines such as pachinko machines and slot machines.

Some gaming machines, such as pachinko machines and slot machines, have a plurality of effect modes in which controls related to the effect are different from each other, and the effect mode in which the player stays is changed when the transition condition is satisfied. For example, Patent Document 1.

JP-A-2018-86563

Having a plurality of production modes in this way is an effective production from the viewpoint of improving the interest of the game, but there is still room for improvement from the viewpoint of enhancing the interest of the game.

Therefore, the present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and provides a game machine capable of enhancing the interest of the game in having a plurality of production modes.

According to the present invention, a winning / failing determination is executed to determine whether or not a jackpot is won at the start of the symbol variation, and if a jackpot is won in the winning / failing determination, a jackpot game is played after the symbol variation is completed. A gaming machine that starts and suspends the start of symbol variation until the variation start condition is satisfied, and controls an effect mode management means for managing an effect mode capable of executing symbol variation, an effect means, and the effect means. The effect mode management means can set a first effect mode, a second effect mode, and a third effect mode as the effect mode, via the jackpot game. Then, it is possible to shift from the first effect mode to the third effect mode, and to shift from the second effect mode to the third effect mode via the jackpot game. The effect control means is to execute a specific effect that is expected to win the jackpot in each of the first effect mode, the second effect mode, and the third effect mode. The case where the execution ratio of the specific effect is won in the third effect mode shifted from the first effect mode and the third effect shifted from the second effect mode. In the second production mode, the same as when the jackpot is won in the production mode of the above, and when the jackpot related to the transition to the third production mode is won in the first production mode. It is higher than the case of winning the jackpot related to the transition to the third effect mode, and the specific effect is executed across a plurality of symbol variations, and the winning of the jackpot in the pending symbol variation is expected. A game machine characterized in that it is a directing effect is provided.

According to the present invention, there is provided a game machine capable of enhancing the interest of the game in having a plurality of production modes.

FIG. 1 is a front view of the gaming machine. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a symbol display device arranged in the region II shown in FIG. FIG. 3 is a bird's-eye view showing a group of operation buttons arranged in the region III shown in FIG. 1 and their surroundings. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a game board installed in the game machine. FIG. 5 is a rear view of the gaming machine. FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing a control configuration included in the game machine. FIG. 7 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration included in the game machine. FIG. 8A is a lottery table for determining whether or not the special figure is correct, FIG. 8B is a lottery table for the special figure 1 stop symbol lottery, and FIG. 8C is a special figure 2 stop symbol lottery. It is a figure which shows typically the lottery table of. FIG. 9A is a state transition diagram showing the transition of the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state, and FIG. 9B is a diagram showing the relationship of the average fluctuation time for each special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a transition of the effect mode. FIG. 11A shows a lottery table used for the effect mode transition lottery when staying in the normal effect mode, and FIG. 11B shows a lottery table used when staying in the probability change effect mode A and stays in the probability change effect mode B. It is a figure which shows typically. FIG. 12A is a timing chart showing the timing at which the reach voice is executed, and FIG. 12B is a table in which the reach voice pattern types related to the mode of the reach voice are arranged. FIG. 13 is a diagram showing a flow of reach voice control processing at the time of a big hit. FIG. 14 is a diagram showing a flow of reach voice control processing at the time of loss. FIG. 15 (a) shows a lottery table used for a special reach voice execution lottery during a big hit while staying in the probabilistic effect mode A, and FIG. 15 (b) shows a special reach voice mode during a big hit while staying in the probabilistic effect mode A. It is a figure which shows typically the lottery table used for lottery. FIG. 16A shows a lottery table used for the special reach voice execution lottery during the probabilistic effect mode A stay, and FIG. 16B shows the loss development effect during the probabilistic effect mode A stay. It is a figure which shows typically the lottery table used for the special reach voice mode lottery. FIG. 17 (a) shows a lottery table used for a special reach voice execution lottery during a big hit while staying in the probabilistic effect mode B, and FIG. 17 (b) shows a special reach voice mode during a big hit while staying in the probabilistic effect mode B. It is a figure which shows typically the lottery table used for lottery. FIG. 18A shows a lottery table used for the special reach voice execution lottery during the probabilistic effect mode B stay, and FIG. 18B shows the loss development effect during the probabilistic effect mode B stay. It is a figure which shows typically the lottery table used for the special reach voice mode lottery. FIG. 19 (a) shows a lottery table used for a special reach voice execution lottery during a big hit while staying in the probabilistic effect mode C, and FIG. 19 (b) shows a special reach voice mode during a big hit while staying in the probabilistic effect mode C. It is a figure which shows typically the lottery table used for lottery. FIG. 20A shows a lottery table used for the special reach voice execution lottery during the probabilistic effect mode C stay, and FIG. 20B shows the loss development effect during the probabilistic effect mode C stay. It is a figure which shows typically the lottery table used for the special reach voice mode lottery. FIG. 21 (a) shows a lottery table used for a special reach voice execution lottery during a big hit while staying in the normal production mode, and FIG. 21 (b) shows a special reach voice mode lottery during a big hit while staying in the normal production mode. It is a figure which shows typically the lottery table used. FIG. 22 (a) shows a lottery table used for the special reach voice execution lottery during the loss development effect during the stay in the normal production mode, and FIG. 22 (b) shows the special reach during the loss development effect during the stay in the normal effect mode. It is a figure which shows typically the lottery table used for voice mode lottery.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In all the drawings, the same components are designated by the same reference numerals, and the description thereof will be omitted as appropriate. Further, in the following description, "front", "rear", "left", "right", "top", and "bottom" mean the game machine 10 on the front side (player side) as shown in FIG. 1 unless otherwise specified. ) Shall be designated.
In the following description, "advantage (advantage)" means that it is advantageous to the player, and unless otherwise specified, the prize ball (game) except for the production side such as the so-called premier image. It means that it is advantageous in terms of the amount of acquisition (medium) (including not only the payout of game balls but also the payout of medals).

<Characteristics of the present invention>
Before explaining the details of the game machine 10 in the present embodiment, the features of the invention (the present invention) described in the present embodiment will be described.
In explaining the feature, the configuration in parentheses exemplifies the configuration of the present embodiment corresponding to the immediately preceding configuration, and the description in parentheses after the description also has the same purpose. The configuration may be described in.

The present invention
A hit / fail judgment is executed to determine whether or not a big hit is won at the start of the symbol change, and if a big hit is won in the hit / fail judgment, the big hit game is started after the end of the symbol change and the fluctuation start condition It is a game machine that suspends the start of symbol fluctuation until is satisfied.
The effect mode management means (effect mode control means 221) that manages the effect mode capable of executing the symbol variation, and the effect mode control means 221.
Directing means (speaker 33) and
The effect control means (first sub-control board 200, voice control board 310) for controlling the effect means is provided.
The above-mentioned production mode management means
As the above-mentioned effect mode, a first effect mode (probability variation effect mode A), a second effect mode (probability variation effect mode B), and a third effect mode (probability variation effect mode C) can be set.
It is possible to shift from the first production mode to the third production mode via the jackpot game.
It is possible to shift from the second production mode to the third production mode via the jackpot game.
The effect control means can execute a specific effect that is expected to win the big hit in each of the first effect mode, the second effect mode, and the third effect mode.
The execution rate of the above specific effect is
The case where the jackpot is won in the third effect mode shifted from the first effect mode and the case where the jackpot is won in the third effect mode shifted from the second effect mode are the same. And
When the jackpot related to the transition to the third effect mode is won in the first effect mode, and the jackpot related to the transition to the third effect mode is won in the second effect mode. Higher than
The specific effect is an effect that is executed across a plurality of symbol fluctuations and is expected to win the jackpot in the pending symbol variation.
It is a game machine characterized by that.

According to the present invention, the expectation regarding the jackpot winning that the player feels for the specific effect in the third effect mode when the transition from the first effect mode to the third effect mode is made. By increasing the expectation of the jackpot winning that the player feels for the specific effect in the third effect mode when the transition from the second effect mode to the third effect mode is made, the game can be played. It can enhance the interest.
Further, according to the present invention, it is possible to change the player's expectation regarding the jackpot winning over a plurality of symbol variations.

It should be noted that the control related to the effect is different from the effect mode in the present invention, and in each effect mode, at least a part of the background image displayed in the display area of the main display unit is different from the other effect modes. , The BGM output from the speaker is different from other production modes, and the player can recognize which production mode he / she is staying in by combining these.

Further, in the present embodiment described later, there is no difference in the advantages of the first effect mode to the third effect mode, but the advantages are not limited to this, and the advantages of each effect mode are arbitrarily set for each effect mode. You may.

Further, in the present embodiment described later, the transition of the production mode is determined by the production mode transition lottery executed by the production content determining means at the time of the big hit, but the transition of the production mode is not limited to this, and the big hit game is sandwiched between them. Any condition may be adopted as long as it is executed.

The gaming machine 10 having the above characteristics will be specifically described based on the following embodiments.

<About the structure of the game machine 10>
First, the structure of the game machine 10 will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 5.
FIG. 1 is a front view of the game machine 10, FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a symbol display device 90 arranged in the region II shown in FIG. 1, and FIG. 3 is a diagram showing the symbol display device 90 arranged in the region III shown in FIG. It is a bird's-eye view which shows the set operation button group and its surroundings, FIG. 4 is a figure which shows the game board 50 installed in the game machine 10, and FIG. 5 is a rear view of the game machine 10.
It should be noted that the configurations shown in FIGS. 1 to 5 merely list what is necessary for explaining the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, and configurations and functions (not shown here) are added to the gaming machine 10. You may. Further, the game machine 10 does not necessarily have all of the configurations shown here, and some configurations or functions may be omitted as long as the effects of the present invention are not impaired.

The game machine 10 of the present embodiment is a so-called pachinko machine, and launches a game ball into a front area (hereinafter, referred to as “game area 50a”) of a game board 50 on which a large number of game nails (not shown) are erected. Then, when the game ball enters the winning opening (for example, the large winning opening 55, etc.), the winning ball is obtained. In the following description, the entry of a game ball into the winning opening may be simply expressed as "winning (to the winning opening)".

The game machine 10 is configured to cover a rectangular frame-shaped outer frame 15 that opens back and forth, an inner frame 17 that detachably holds the game board 50 on the front side of the opening of the outer frame 15, and the front side of the game board 50. The front frame 20 and the front frame 20 are provided.

The middle frame 17 is rotatably supported around the left end side by a hinge mechanism (not shown) on the same side as the hinge mechanism 21, and can be opened and closed on the front side of the outer frame 15. The middle frame 17 is locked and unlocked by the cylinder lock 23 (the door key is inserted into the cylinder lock 23, and the door key is moved in the direction opposite to the unlocking direction of the front frame 20 (right in this embodiment). (Turn) is possible.

The front frame 20 is rotatably supported around the left end side by the hinge mechanism 21 and can be opened and closed with respect to the middle frame 17. The front frame 20 is locked and unlocked by the cylinder lock 23 (the door key is inserted into the cylinder lock 23, and the door key is turned in the direction opposite to the unlocking direction of the middle frame 17 (left in this embodiment). ) Is possible.
Further, the front frame 20 includes a transparent member 25 arranged so as to cover the game area 50a, and the transparent member 25 transparently protects the game area 50a and the game board 50.
Further, the front frame 20 includes an upper ball saucer 27 and a lower ball saucer 29 for storing game balls, and the upper ball saucer 27 and the lower ball saucer 29 are vertically separated from each other and integrally provided with the front frame 20. ..
Further, the front frame 20 is provided with an operation handle 31 on the right side of the lower ball saucer 29, and the game ball stored in the upper ball saucer 27 is launched toward the game area 50a by the rotation operation of the operation handle 31. It has become like.

Although not shown in FIGS. 1 to 5, the middle frame 17 includes a middle frame door opening sensor 76 that detects whether the middle frame 17 is open or closed with respect to the outer frame 15. It also has a front frame opening sensor 77 that detects whether the front frame 20 is in an open state or a closed state with respect to the middle frame 17. In the present embodiment, all of these door open sensors are turned on in the open state and turned off in the closed state. However, these door opening sensors may be configured to be turned off in the open state and turned on in the closed state.
As a result, the game machine 10 can detect both the open / closed state of the middle frame 17 with respect to the outer frame 15 and the open / closed state of the front frame 20 with respect to the middle frame 17.

Further, as shown in FIG. 3, a group of operation buttons operated by the player is arranged on the upper surface of the upper ball tray 27. This operation button group is provided with a ball lending button 39a and a return button 39b for accepting a prepaid card return operation as a main operation unit 39 electrically connected to the main control board 100 described later. 1 As an operation unit electrically connected to the sub-control board 200, an effect button capable of switching an effect generated during a game or receiving an operation of a player performed to obtain various information related to the game machine 10. 37, and cursor buttons 38 (up cursor button 38a, down cursor button 38b, left cursor button 38c, right cursor button 38d, middle cursor button 38e) for instructing operations to move up, down, left, and right, respectively. included. Each operation unit is provided with a sensor for detecting the operation, and the control board to be connected detects the operation of each operation unit by changing the detection state of the sensor.
Further, the upper cursor button 38a and the lower cursor button 38b adjust the volume of the sound output from the speaker 33 described later, and the left cursor button 38c and the right cursor button 38d use the frame lamp 35 and the effect display described later. It is operated to adjust the brightness of the device 80 and the like.
Further, on the side of the upper ball tray 27, a movable decorative body 22 operated by an actuator such as a motor (not shown) is provided.

At the lower part of the lower ball tray 29, a ball removing mechanism 36 is provided to discharge the game balls stored in the lower ball tray 29 downward. By operating the ball removing mechanism 36, a bottom opening (not shown) formed on the bottom surface of the lower ball tray 29 is opened, and the game ball is naturally dropped and discharged from the bottom opening.
Although not shown, the upper ball receiving tray 27 is provided with a mechanism for moving the stored balls to the lower ball receiving tray 29 by operating the same as the ball removing mechanism 36, and this mechanism and the ball removing are provided. By operating both of the mechanisms 36, it is possible to discharge the stored balls.

As shown in FIG. 1, a pair of speakers 33 (33a, 33b) are arranged on the left side and the right side of the upper frame portion 32 of the front frame 20, respectively. Further, the upper frame portion 32 and the left and right side frame portions 34a and 34b of the front frame 20 are formed by a light-transmitting cover, and frame lamps 35 (35a, 35b, 35c) are arranged inside the upper frame portion 32 and the left and right side frame portions 34a and 34b, respectively. There is. The speaker 33 and the frame lamp 35 can output, turn on, or turn off the sound in conjunction with the effect generated during the game, the error effect, and the like.

The effect display device 80 is composed of a main display unit 81 arranged substantially in the center of the game board 50 and a sub display unit 82 arranged around the main display unit 81. The sub-display unit 82 further includes an upper sub-display unit 82a arranged above the main display unit 81, a left sub-display unit 82b arranged on the left side of the main display unit 81, and a main display unit 81. The right sub-display unit 82c, which is arranged on the right side of the above, is included.
Here, the main display unit 81 is a fixed liquid crystal display device, and the upper sub display unit 82a, the left sub display unit 82b, and the right sub display unit 82c are movable liquid crystal operating by an actuator such as a motor (not shown). It is a display device.

The main display unit 81 can display the variation display of the symbol sequence performed in conjunction with the variation display in the first special symbol display device 91 or the second special symbol display device 92, which will be described later, and further various other effects. Can also be displayed.
In the variable display of the symbol sequence (decorative symbol) displayed on the main display unit 81, the displayed decorative symbol forms three symbol sequences. The direction of the variable display of each symbol row is not particularly limited, and may be, for example, any of the vertical direction, the horizontal direction, the depth direction, or a combination thereof (diagonal direction).
Here, although the depth direction is actually a two-dimensional variable display on the display screen of the main display unit 81, the symbol sequence is in the front direction or the opposite direction from the back side of the main display unit 81. It refers to a virtual direction recognized by a player in a display mode using a method (for example, perspective method) for recognizing a variable display.
Further, the decorative symbols in the present embodiment include "1 symbol" imitating the number "1", "2 symbols" imitating the number "2", and "3 symbols" imitating the number "3". "4 symbols" imitating the number "4", "5 symbols" imitating the number "5", "6 symbols" imitating the number "6", "7 symbols" imitating the number "7" , "8 symbols" imitating the number "8", and "9 symbols" imitating the number "9", and these symbols are provided in each symbol row. In the following description, "1 symbol", "3 symbols", "5 symbols", "7 symbols", and "9 symbols" are collectively referred to as "odd symbols", and "2 symbols" and "4 symbols". , "6 symbols" and "8 symbols" may be collectively referred to as "even symbols".

Each of the sub-display units 82 is not only provided mainly for displaying an effect image related to the effect, but is also configured to be movable.
In each initial position, the upper sub display unit 82a is on the upper side with reference to the main display unit 81, the left sub display unit 82b is on the left side with reference to the main display unit 81, and the right sub display unit 82c is the main display. It is on the right side with respect to the unit 81, and each of the sub-display units 82 is configured to be movable from these initial positions to a position overlapping the display area of the decorative symbol on the main display unit 81.

The effect display device 80 (main display unit 81, upper sub display unit 82a, left sub display unit 82b, right sub display unit 82c) in the present embodiment all employs a liquid crystal display device. The implementation of the invention is not limited to this. For example, various types of display devices such as a drum type and a dot matrix type can be adopted as the effect display device 80.

A plurality of light emitting diodes (hereinafter, abbreviated as "LED") are arranged on the lower right side of the main display unit 81, and these LEDs constitute a display area of the symbol display device 90. The symbol display device 90 displays a special symbol and a normal symbol.
Further, the symbol display device 90 is arranged at a position that is harder for the player to see than the main display unit 81, and the display area of the symbol display device 90 is smaller than the display area of the main display unit 81. ..
The arrangement and number of LEDs related to the symbol display device 90 in this embodiment are as shown in FIG. 2, but this is an example, and the arrangement and number of LEDs related to the symbol display device 90 are limited to this example. It is not something that is done.

The special symbol is a symbol that is stopped and displayed as a result of a symbol variation that determines whether or not to operate the special electric accessory (for example, the special electric accessory 65). The special symbol in the present embodiment includes a first special symbol displayed on the first special symbol display device 91 and a second special symbol displayed on the second special symbol display device 92.
The special symbol may be abbreviated as "special symbol", the first special symbol may be abbreviated as "special diagram 1", and the second special symbol may be abbreviated as "special diagram 2".

The ordinary symbol is a symbol that is stopped and displayed as a result of a symbol variation that determines whether or not to operate the ordinary electric accessory (for example, the ordinary electric accessory 61). The ordinary symbol in this embodiment is displayed on the ordinary symbol display device 93.
In addition, the ordinary design may be abbreviated as "genuine figure", and the ordinary electric accessory may be referred to as "electric chew".

In addition to the above-mentioned display device, the symbol display device 90 is provided with a first special symbol hold lamp 94, a second special symbol hold lamp 95, and a normal symbol hold lamp 96.
The first special symbol hold lamp 94 can specify the number of symbol fluctuations of the special figure 1 held, and the second special symbol hold lamp 95 can specify the number of symbol changes of the special figure 2 held. The normal symbol hold lamp 96 makes it possible to specify the number of symbol fluctuations of the normal symbol that is held, and both of them have two LED lighting modes (in this embodiment, right always lighting only = 1, left and right always lighting = 2. The number of corresponding symbol fluctuations can be specified by blinking on the right side + constantly lighting on the left side = 3, blinking left and right = 4).

In the following description, the symbol variation in which the special symbol is stopped and displayed after the special symbol is variablely displayed on the first special symbol display device 91 or the second special symbol display device 92 is referred to as "special symbol symbol variation" and is referred to as the following. In the description, a symbol variation in which the normal symbol display device 93 is variablely displayed and then the normal symbol is stopped and displayed may be referred to as a “regular symbol symbol variation”.
Further, in the following description, the variation display of the symbol string (decorative symbol) displayed on the main display unit 81 described above is distinguished from the "special symbol symbol variation" and the "normal symbol symbol variation" and is "decorative symbol". It may be called "design variation".
In the following description, when the term "design variation" is simply used, it means the symbol variation of the special symbol unless otherwise specified.

As shown in FIG. 4, obstacles such as a large number of game nails (not shown), a windmill 52, and decorative members are arranged on the front surface of the game board 50 so that the launched game ball rolls. The game area 50a is defined in.
Further, on the left side and the upper side of the game area 50a, curved outer rails 51 and inner rails 53 provided for guiding the game ball launched by the rotation operation of the operation handle 31 to the upper part of the game area 50a are arranged. Has been done. The outer rail 51 is located outside the inner rail 53 with reference to the center of the game area 50a. Here, the windmill 52 is a mechanism for giving a change in the falling direction of the game ball, and refers to a nail-shaped one.

In the game machine 10, it is possible to adjust the launch strength of the game ball depending on the magnitude of the rotation operation amount (for example, the rotation angle) of the operation handle 31, and the first flow path in which the weakly launched game ball rolls. Various obstacles are placed in the game area 50a so that the game ball rolls in either X (so-called left-handed) or the second flow path Y (so-called right-handed) in which the more strongly launched game ball rolls. Have been placed.

FIG. 4 illustrates the large winning opening 55, the first starting opening 57, the second starting opening 59, the gate 63, and the general winning opening 67 as the main winning openings, but the illustrated winning openings are examples. Therefore, the number and arrangement thereof may be changed as appropriate.

The grand prize opening 55 is arranged at the lower right of the game area 50a. A large prize opening sensor 72 is attached to the large winning opening 55, and the number of winnings to the large winning opening 55 is determined based on the detection result of the large winning opening sensor 72 and is associated with the large winning opening 55 (books). In the embodiment, the prize ball of 15) is given.
In addition, in this embodiment, as compared with the case of rolling from the first flow path X, when rolling from the second flow path Y, more game balls roll toward the big winning opening 55. Each obstacle is placed.

A special electric accessory 65 is arranged above the large winning opening 55. The special electric accessory 65 is a member that commutatively transitions to an open state in which it is easy to win a prize in the large winning opening 55 or a closed state in which it is difficult to enter a ball, and is opened or closed by the special electric accessory solenoid 66. Transition to one of the states.
More specifically, the special electric accessory 65 is opened in at least a part of the big hit game set due to the fact that the big hit is derived by the special figure hit / fail judgment described later, and the big hit is accompanied by this. Winning to the winning opening 55 is allowed. In this way, when the special electric accessory 65 is in the open state, it becomes easy to win the prize in the big prize opening 55, so that the big hit game in which the chance of winning the prize ball is greatly increased is an advantageous game state. It can be said that.
In the jackpot game, the open state and the closed state of the special electric accessory 65 are alternately set, and the total number of rounds generated in one jackpot is "the number of rounds". (In some cases, it may be referred to as) is terminated based on a predetermined number (10 in this embodiment) of game balls winning in the large winning opening 55, and the special electric accessory 65 is closed. ..
It should be noted that the one open state ends even when a predetermined number of game balls have passed a sufficient time (30 s (seconds) in this embodiment) to win the grand prize opening 55. To do.
Here, when the special electric accessory 65 is set from the open state to the closed state based on the winning of 10 game balls in one round, it cannot be immediately closed. Therefore, in one round, a game ball having more than 10 balls may win a prize in the large winning opening 55, and the winning may be referred to as an over winning.

The first starting port 57 is arranged in the lower center of the game area 50a. A first starting port sensor 70 is attached to the first starting port 57, and a prize is determined to win the first starting port 57 based on the detection result of the first starting port sensor 70, and the first starting port 57 is associated with the first starting port 57. The given number of prize balls (4 in this embodiment) will be awarded. In at least a part of the case where the winning of the first starting port 57 is determined, the symbol variation of the special figure 1 is performed.
In the game area 50a according to the present embodiment, more game balls are directed toward the first start port 57 when the game is rolled from the first flow path X than when the game area 50a is rolled from the second flow path Y. It is assumed that obstacles such as game nails are arranged so as to roll.

The second starting port 59 is arranged at the lower right of the game area 50a. A second starting port sensor 71 is attached to the second starting port 59, and the winning result of the second starting port sensor 71 determines that the second starting port 59 has won a prize, and is associated with the second starting port 59. The given number of prize balls (1 in this embodiment) will be awarded.
The symbol change of the special figure 2 is performed at least in a part of the case where the winning of the second starting port 59 is determined.
In the game area 50a according to the present embodiment, more game balls are directed toward the second starting port 59 when the game is rolled from the second flow path Y than when the game area 50a is rolled from the first flow path X. It is assumed that obstacles such as game nails are arranged so as to roll.

An ordinary electric accessory 61 is arranged in the flow path connected to the second starting port 59. The ordinary electric accessory 61 is a member that commutatively transitions to an open state in which it is easy to enter the game ball or a closed state in which it is difficult to enter the game ball into the second starting port 59, and the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 62. Transitions to either the open state or the closed state.
More specifically, the ordinary electric accessory 61 is opened in at least a part of the game per normal figure that is won by the symbol change of the normal figure, and a prize is given to the second starting port 59 accordingly. Is allowed. In this way, when the ordinary electric accessory 61 is in the open state, it is easy to win a prize in the second starting port 59. Therefore, the symbol variation of the special figure 2 is performed while suppressing the decrease of the game ball by the prize ball. Opportunities to be implemented can be greatly increased.

The gate 63 is arranged in the right central portion of the game area 50a. A gate sensor 74 is attached to the gate 63, and the winning result to the gate 63 is determined based on the detection result of the gate sensor 74. In at least a part of the case where the winning of the gate 63 is determined, the symbol of the normal drawing is changed.
In addition, in this embodiment, as compared with the case of rolling from the first flow path X, each obstacle so that many game balls roll toward the gate 63 when rolling from the second flow path Y. Things are arranged.

The general winning opening 67 is arranged at the lower left of the game area 50a. A general winning opening sensor 73 is attached to the general winning opening 67, and a winning result to the general winning opening 67 is determined based on the detection result of the general winning opening sensor 73, and the number associated with the general winning opening 67 ( In the present embodiment, the prize ball of 4) is given.
In the present embodiment, as compared with the case of rolling from the second flow path Y, more game balls roll toward the general winning opening 67 when rolling from the first flow path X. Although each obstacle is arranged, each obstacle may be arranged so that many game balls roll toward the general winning opening 67 when rolling from the second flow path Y. .. Further, a plurality of general winning openings 67 may be provided.

The out port 69 is arranged at the bottom of the game area 50a. A game ball that has been driven into the game area 50a and has not entered each of the above-mentioned winning openings falls into the out opening 69 and is treated as an out ball.
In the present embodiment, an out-ball sensor 75 (not shown) for detecting a game ball (hereinafter, referred to as an "out-ball") that has entered the winning opening and the out opening is provided.

In addition to the above-mentioned sensors, the game board 50 also includes a magnetic detection sensor for detecting magnetism and a radio wave detection sensor for detecting radio waves in order to prevent fraudulent acts of receiving a prize ball illegally. (Not shown) is provided.

As shown in FIG. 5, on the back surface of the game board 50, a main control board case 109 in which the main control board 100 is stored, a first sub control board case 209 in which the first sub control board 200 is housed, and a second sub The second sub-control board case 309 in which the control board 300 is housed, the power supply control board case 509 in which the power supply control board 500 is housed, and the payout control board case 409 in which the payout control board 400 is housed are mounted, and the first sub-order is mounted. In addition to the back surfaces of the control board case 209 and the second sub control board case 309, an opening / closing cover 45 that covers a part of the back surface of the main control board case 109 is detachably attached.
The main control board 100 is provided with a RAM clear switch 43.
Further, the substrate case and the cover covering each substrate are composed of transparent members, and the corresponding substrate can be visually recognized through each case and the cover.

Further, as shown in FIG. 5, on the first sub-control board 200, a volume adjusting unit 83 operated for volume adjustment and a brightness adjusting unit 84 operated for brightness adjustment are provided. .. Then, the first sub-control board case 209 stores the first sub-control board 200 so as to expose the volume adjusting unit 83 and the brightness adjusting unit 84 to the outside, and the opening / closing cover 45 is the volume adjusting unit 83 and the brightness adjusting unit. It is installed so as to avoid 84. Therefore, in the state shown in FIG. 5, that is, in the state where the first sub-control board 200 is stored in the first sub-control board case 209 and the opening / closing cover 45 is attached, the volume adjusting unit 83 and the brightness adjusting unit 84 The operation is possible.
The volume adjusting unit 83 and the brightness adjusting unit 84 are so-called rotary switches, and in the present embodiment, the volume adjusting unit 83 is adjusted to any one of three stages of high volume, medium volume, and low volume. It is possible to adjust the brightness adjusting unit 84 to any one of the three stages of high brightness, medium brightness, and low brightness. The volume adjusting unit 83 and the brightness adjusting unit 84 are not limited to the rotary switch, and a slide type switch may be adopted. Further, the volume adjusting unit 83 and the brightness adjusting unit 84 may be switches provided on a board different from the first sub control board 200 as long as they are electrically connected to the first sub control board 200. .. Further, as long as it is provided on the back side of the game board 50, the installation position thereof does not matter.

The power supply control board 500 generates a normal power supply circuit 501 and a backup power supply that generate a normal power supply to be supplied to electronic components and electrical components such as the above-mentioned control board based on the primary power supply supplied from the power supply equipment of the game island. It is composed of a backup power supply circuit 502 and a power failure detection circuit 503 that detects a power failure (the supply voltage of a normal power supply becomes a predetermined voltage drop).
Further, on the premise that the power supply switch 40 is connected to the power supply control board 500 and the primary power is supplied from the power supply equipment of the game island, when the power supply switch 40 is turned on, the power supply control board 500 A normal power supply is generated by the normal power supply circuit 501, and power supplies to electronic components and electrical components including the above-mentioned control boards (main control board 100, first sub control board 200, second sub control board 300, and payout control board 400). Is supplied.
Further, in the power supply control board 500, when the power failure is detected by the power failure detection circuit 503, the power failure signal (NMI signal) is transmitted to the main control board 100, the first sub control board 200, and the payout control board 400, respectively. Send to.
Further, the backup power supply circuit 502 has a mechanism of being charged when power is supplied to the game machine 10 from the power supply equipment of the game island.
The backup power supply circuit 502 may be provided on the payout control board 400, or the power failure detection circuit 503 may not be provided on the power supply control board 500, but the main control board 100, the first sub-control board 200, and the payout control board. It may be provided in each of 400.

Further, on the back surface of the game board 50, a game ball tank 46 for storing game balls supplied from the ball supply facility of the game island is arranged above the opening / closing cover 45. The game ball tank 46 is further connected to a payout passage 49 connected to the upper ball saucer 27 via a tank rail 47 and a payout unit 48, and the ball paid out by the payout unit 48 passes through the payout passage 49. It is paid out to the upper ball saucer 27.

Up to this point, the structure of the game machine 10 in the present embodiment has been described, but these are specific examples, and the present invention can be implemented by another configuration.

<Regarding the control configuration of the game machine 10>
Next, the control configuration included in the game machine 10 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing a control configuration included in the game machine 10. The control configuration shown in FIG. 6 is necessary for explaining the game machine 10 of the present embodiment, and the game machine 10 may have a control configuration (not shown in FIG. 6).

The main control board 100 includes a CPU 101 that performs various arithmetic processes related to the game, a ROM 102 that stores data such as a control program and various lottery tables, a RAM 103 that functions as a work area or a buffer memory that serves as a temporary storage area, and a peripheral board. It is equipped with an I / O port 104 that inputs / outputs signals to and from each device, and a random number circuit 105 that operates in a system different from the program processing by the CPU 101 to generate random numbers (hard random numbers). Are interconnected via an internal bus.

The CPU 101 reads various control programs stored in the ROM 102 and performs arithmetic processing to execute various processes related to the main control of the game.
The RAM 103 is backed up by a backup power source generated in a backup power supply circuit described later. Specifically, among the information stored in the RAM 103, various information such that the game machine 10 can be restored in the state immediately before the power failure is backed up by using the data at the time of power recovery after the power failure occurs. It is configured in. For example, in addition to the data such as the stack pointer and each register held when the power failure occurs, the state of the game machine 10 at that time (game stopped state or game enabled state), the current special drawing lottery state, and the current state. Information related to the game, such as the general drawing lottery status of the game, is backed up.

In the present embodiment, at least, in addition to the area in which the information related to such a game is stored (sometimes referred to as the area related to the game of RAM 103), the complement of the checksum relating to the area related to the game of RAM 103 and the complement of the checksum. The area in which the backup flag is stored (may be referred to as the backup information area related to the game of RAM 103) is backed up. Then, when the power is restored, the game machine 10 returns using various information stored in the backed up area related to the game of the RAM 103 and the backup information area related to the game of the RAM 103.
There are no restrictions on the specific backup method in this embodiment. For example, the area of the RAM 103 to be backed up may be realized in a configuration in which data can be held non-volatilely even in a power failure state. As another example, in the RAM 103, different hardware is provided between the first memory, which is configured to be able to hold data non-volatilely even in a power failure state, and the second memory, which is referred to when the game machine 10 operates. In that case, the game machine 10 saves the information to be backed up from the second memory to the first memory at the time of power failure, and saves the saved information from the first memory at the time of power recovery. (2) Recovery to memory is sufficient.

Further, the main control board 100 includes a first start port sensor 70, a second start port sensor 71, a large winning opening sensor 72, a general winning opening sensor 73, a gate sensor 74, an out ball sensor 75, an inner frame opening sensor 76, and the like. It is electrically connected to the front frame door opening sensor 77 and the like, and is configured so that detection signals from these sensors can be input to the CPU 101 via the I / O port 104. Although not shown, the main control board 100 is also electrically connected to the full tank detection sensor, the magnetic detection sensor, and the radio wave detection sensor in addition to these sensors, and is electrically connected via the I / O port 104. , The detection signals from these sensors can be input to the CPU 101.

Further, the main control board 100 includes a first special symbol display device 91, a second special symbol display device 92, a normal symbol display device 93, a first special symbol hold lamp 94, a second special symbol hold lamp 95, and a normal symbol hold lamp. 96, it is electrically connected to the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 62 and the special electric accessory solenoid 66, and these are configured to be controllable via the I / O port 104.
Similarly, the main control board 100 is electrically connected to the main operation unit 39 and the RAM clear switch 43, and is configured to be able to detect the operation of the main operation unit 39.

The main control board 100 and the first sub control board 200 are connected by eight parallel signal lines and one strobe line, and are single from the main control board 100 to the first sub control board 200. It is connected so that it can communicate only in the direction, and various effect control commands are transmitted from the main control board 100 to the first sub control board 200.
It should be noted that data cannot be transmitted from the first sub-control board 200 to the main control board 100, and the first sub-control board 200 cannot request the main control board 100 to transmit data. It is configured in.
Further, in the present embodiment, the parallel transmission method is adopted for data transmission from the main control board 100 to the first sub-control board 200, but a serial transmission method may be adopted.

The first sub-control board 200 serves as a CPU 201 that performs various arithmetic processes related to the game effect based on the effect control command from the main control board 100, a ROM 202 that stores data such as an effect control program and various lottery tables, and a temporary storage area. It includes a RAM 203 that functions as a work area or buffer memory, and an I / O port 204 that inputs and outputs signals between peripheral boards and devices. These are connected to each other via an internal bus, and the CPU 201 is ROM 202. It is configured to execute the main control related to the game production according to the control program stored in.
The first sub-control board 200 is electrically connected to the effect button 37 and the cursor button 38, and is configured to be able to detect the operation of the operation unit.

Further, the first sub-control board 200 instructs an image control command for instructing an image to be displayed on the second sub-control board 300 and an adjustment of brightness in the effect control process based on the effect control command from the main control board 100. Brightness adjustment command, voice control command to instruct the voice to be output to the voice control board 310, volume adjustment command to instruct volume adjustment, lamp control data for controlling lighting of various lamps such as frame lamp 35, and movable decoration. It generates movable control data and the like for controlling the movement of movable bodies such as the body 22 and the sub display unit 82.
Here, the first sub-control board 200 is connected to the second sub-control board 300 and the voice control board 310 so as to be capable of bidirectional communication, and each control command (image control command, brightness adjustment command, voice control command, etc.) The volume adjustment command) is transmitted from the first sub-control board 200 to the second sub-control board 300 or the voice control board 310, and as a response thereof, a response command (ACK command) indicating that the control command has been normally received. ) Is transmitted from each control board (second sub control board 300, voice control board 310) to the first sub control board 200.

Further, the first sub-control board 200 is electrically connected to the frame lamp 35, and lamp control data is transmitted via the I / O port 204. The frame lamp 35 is configured so that the lighting is controlled by the lamp control data transmitted from the first sub-control board 200.
The lamp control data is generated according to the brightness determined based on the adjustment result by the operation of the brightness adjusting unit 84, the left cursor button 38c, and the right cursor button 38d. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the frame lamp 35 can be turned on with the brightness determined based on the adjustment result. The brightness in the present embodiment can be set in a range of 10 steps of brightness 1 to brightness 10, and the brightness increases in this order. Further, each time the brightness is adjusted, the first sub-control board 200 issues a brightness adjustment command including data for specifying the adjusted brightness (hereinafter, referred to as “luminance specifying data”) to the second sub-control board. Send towards 300. The adjusted brightness is also reflected in the brightness of the displayed image.

The second sub-control board 300 includes a CPU 301 that performs various arithmetic processes related to image production based on image control commands from the first sub-control board 200, a ROM 302 that stores an image control program, various data, and the like, and a temporary storage area. It is equipped with a RAM 303 that functions as a work area or buffer memory, and an I / O port 304 that inputs and outputs signals between peripheral boards and each device, and the CPU 301 produces an image according to a control program stored in the ROM 302. It is configured to perform such key controls.
In addition, although not shown, the second sub-control board 300 includes a VDP that generates image data according to the content of the effect determined by the effect content determining means 225, which will be described later, based on the control signal received from the CPU 301. It is equipped with a sound source IC that generates acoustic data according to the content of the effect based on the control signal received from the CPU 301. The VDP is a so-called image processor, which reads image data stored in an image ROM in response to an instruction from the CPU 301, processes the image data, and transmits the image data generated by the image processing to the main display unit 81 and the sub display unit 82. To do. Further, a high-speed VRAM used for developing and processing image data read from the image ROM is connected to this VDP.

The voice control board 310 includes a CPU 311 that performs various arithmetic processes related to voice production based on voice control commands from the first sub-control board 200, a ROM 312 that stores a voice control program, voice data, and the like, and a work that serves as a temporary storage area. It is equipped with a RAM 313 that functions as an area or buffer memory, and an I / O port 314 that inputs and outputs signals to and from peripheral boards and devices, and the CPU 311 is mainly involved in voice production according to a control program stored in the ROM 312. It is configured to perform various controls. Therefore, the voice control board 310 reads the voice data stored in the ROM 312 in response to the voice control command received from the first sub-control board 200, synthesizes the read voice data, and finally synthesizes the voice data. Can be transmitted to the speaker 33 via the amplifier, and the speaker 33 can output sound.

More specifically, the RAM 313 contains a storage area corresponding to each of a plurality of audio reproduction channels (in the present embodiment, a total of 32 audio reproduction channels CH1 to CH32), and audio data after synthesis (described later). A storage area for storing the unit voice data) is provided. The storage area corresponding to each audio reproduction channel includes audio data read from ROM 312, data for specifying the volume of the audio reproduction channel (hereinafter referred to as "volume specific data"), and the number of times of reproduction of the audio reproduction channel (loop reproduction). Data that identifies (including) (hereinafter referred to as "playback count specifying data") and data that specifies the playback state (playing, pause, playback stop) of the audio playback channel (hereinafter, "playback state specifying data"). It is composed of a storage area for storing). The volume in the present embodiment can be set in a range of 10 levels from volume 1 to volume 10, and the volume output from the speaker 33 increases in this order. Further, each data corresponding to each audio reproduction channel stored in the RAM 313 is configured to be readable by the first sub-control board 200 as needed.

The above-mentioned voice control command is composed of voice control data for each voice reproduction channel, and each voice control data indicates data for specifying the presence or absence of various data corresponding to the voice reproduction channel and voice data to be reproduced (specification). Data (hereinafter referred to as "voice instruction data"), data instructing the volume of the voice data (hereinafter referred to as "volume instruction data"), data instructing the number of times of reproduction of the voice data (hereinafter, "" It is composed of data that indicates the playback state) and data that indicates the playback count (referred to as "playback count instruction data"). Then, when the CPU 311 receives the voice control command, the CPU 311 confirms the presence or absence of the voice control data for each voice reproduction channel, and if there is the voice control data, the voice control data is in accordance with the voice control data. Update various data of the audio playback channel corresponding to.
The audio data is data in which unit audio data divided every frame (24 milliseconds in the present embodiment) is continuously arranged, and the CPU 311 is the reproduction state of each audio reproduction channel for each frame. While referring to the specific data, the unit audio data at the current playback position of the audio reproduction channel identified as being reproduced by the reproduction state specific data is synthesized according to the volume specific data corresponding to the audio reproduction channel, and after synthesis. The unit voice data of is stored in the corresponding storage area.
Further, when the received voice control command includes voice control data including playback state instruction data for instructing playback stop, the CPU 311 deletes various data of the voice playback channel corresponding to the voice control data. At the same time, data indicating stop playback is set in the playback state specific data of the audio reproduction channel, and the reproduction of the audio related to the audio reproduction channel is stopped.

The sound output in the present embodiment means that the sound is output from the speaker 33 and can be actually recognized by the player or the like by hearing. On the other hand, audio reproduction means that various data (audio data, volume specific data, reproduction count specific data, and reproduction state specific data) are stored in the storage area corresponding to the audio reproduction channel related to the audio. It does not matter whether or not the voice is actually output.

Further, as described above, the first sub-control board 200 is configured to be able to generate a volume adjustment command in addition to the voice control command and to transmit the volume adjustment command to the voice control board 310. This volume adjustment command is composed of data for specifying the presence / absence of volume instruction data corresponding to the voice reproduction channel and volume instruction data for each voice reproduction channel. Then, when the CPU 311 receives the volume adjustment command, the CPU 311 confirms the presence or absence of the volume instruction data for each voice reproduction channel, and if there is the volume instruction data, the voice reproduction channel according to the volume instruction data. Update the volume specific data of.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the first sub-control board 200 controls the sound output to the speaker 33 via the voice control board 310, and controls the volume of each sound (voice reproduction channel) to be reproduced. can do.
The method for controlling the sound and volume to be output from the speaker 33 is not limited to the method of the present embodiment, and any method may be adopted. Further, the voice control board 310 is connected to the second sub control board 300 so as to be bidirectionally communicable, and the voice control board 310 receives voice control commands and volume from the first sub control board 200 via the second sub control board 300. A command corresponding to the adjustment command may be configured to be receivable. Further, the function of the voice control board 310 may be provided on the first sub-control board 200 or the second sub-control board 300.

The payout control board 400 is mainly composed of a CPU, a ROM, and a RAM (all of which are not shown).
Further, the payout control board 400 is connected to the main control board 100 so as to be able to communicate in both directions, and is controlled to drive the payout unit 48 to pay out the game ball based on the payout control command from the main control board 100. Is executed, and the ball feeding mechanism and the firing mechanism are synchronously driven based on the operation amount of the operation handle 31 to control the firing of the game ball.

The power supply control board 500 is a normal power supply circuit that generates a normal power supply to be supplied to electronic components and electrical components such as the above-mentioned control board, and a backup that generates a backup power supply, based on the primary power supply supplied from the power supply equipment of the game island. It is composed of a power supply circuit and a power failure detection circuit (both not shown) for detecting a power failure (the supply voltage of a normal power supply becomes a predetermined voltage drop).
Further, on the premise that the power supply switch 40 is connected to the power supply control board 500 and the primary power is supplied from the power supply equipment of the game island, when the power supply switch 40 is turned on, the power supply control board 500 A normal power supply is generated by the normal power supply circuit, and the power supply is supplied to electronic components and electric components including the above-mentioned control boards (main control board 100, first sub control board 200, second sub control board 300, and payout control board 400). Be supplied.
Further, the power supply control board 500 transmits a power failure signal (NMI signal) to each of the main control board 100, the first sub control board 200, and the payout control board 400 when the power failure is detected by the power failure detection circuit. Send.
Further, the backup power supply circuit has a mechanism of being charged when power is supplied to the game machine 10 from the power supply equipment of the game island.
The backup power supply circuit may be provided on the payout control board 400, or the power supply control board 500 may not be provided with the power failure detection circuit, and the main control board 100, the first sub-control board 200, and the payout control board 400 may be provided. It may be provided for each.

<About the functional configuration of the game machine 10>
Next, the functional configuration of the game machine 10 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 7. FIG. 7 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration included in the game machine 10. The functional configuration shown in FIG. 7 is necessary for explaining the game machine 10 of the present embodiment, and the game machine 10 may have a functional configuration (not shown in FIG. 7). Further, when explaining the functional configuration, FIGS. 8 and 9 will be referred to as necessary.

As shown in FIG. 7, the main control board 100 includes a ball entry determination means 110, a main random number generation means 115, a main hold control means 120, a preliminary determination means 125, a special figure lottery means 130, a normal figure lottery means 135, and a jackpot game. Control means 140, symbol display control means 145, electric accessory control means 150, game state control means 155, main information storage means 160, main error control means 165, main command management means 170, power recovery processing execution means 175, and electricity. The disconnection processing execution means 180 is provided, and these means functionally represent what is realized by each control configuration on the main control board 100 described with reference to FIG.

The main information storage means 160 is a means for temporarily storing the data read by the means provided in the main control board 100, the data derived by the calculation in the means, and the like in the corresponding storage areas. .. In particular, the data (effect control command) stored in the transmission command storage area of the main information storage means 160 is transmitted to the subcommand management means 270 of the first sub-control board 200, which will be described later, by the command transmission means after being stored. Will be done.

The ball entry determination means 110 determines the winning of each winning opening based on the detection result of the sensor provided in each winning opening.

The main random number generating means 115 can generate a plurality of types of random numbers having different update ranges depending on the random number circuit 105, and one or a plurality of random numbers corresponding to the winning opening from the random number circuit 105 at the timing when the winning opening is determined. Get (latch) a random number.
More specifically, when the first start port 57 or the second start port 59 is determined to be a prize, the main random number generating means 115 will be described later with a random number for determining whether the special figure is correct or not, and a special figure stop symbol. Random numbers for lottery and random numbers for special figure fluctuation pattern lottery are acquired. When the winning of the gate 63 is determined, the random number for determining whether or not the normal figure is correct, the random number for the normal figure stop symbol lottery, and the random number for the normal figure variation pattern lottery, which will be described later, correspond to the main information storage means 160. Store in the storage area.
The random number circuit 105 monitors whether or not a plurality of types of random numbers updated by itself are normally updated, and if an update abnormality occurs in which the random numbers are not updated normally, the random number circuit 105 has. Information indicating that the abnormality has occurred is written in a specific storage area. Therefore, the CPU 101 can grasp that the update abnormality of the random number circuit 105 has occurred.

The main hold control means 120 controls the hold of the symbol change of the special figure and the hold of the symbol change of the normal figure. Regarding the special figure 1, the random numbers for determining whether the special figure is correct, the random numbers for the special figure stop symbol lottery, and the random numbers for the special figure variation pattern lottery, which are acquired when the first starting port 57 is won, are specially selected. Hold (store) as the operation hold information in FIG. 1.
More specifically, the main hold control means 120 is incremented by 1 each time the operation hold information of the special figure 1 is held, and the operation hold information of the special figure 1 is used (in the lottery of the special figure lottery means 130). A hold counter (hereinafter referred to as “special figure 1 hold counter”) that is decremented by 1 for each use) is provided, and the counter is said to be used until the value of the special figure 1 hold counter reaches the upper limit (4 in the present embodiment). The operation hold information is stored in the storage area corresponding to the current special figure 1 hold counter of the main information storage means 160, the used operation hold information is cleared each time the operation hold information is used, and the remaining operation hold information is cleared. Control is performed to move (shift) the information from the current storage area to the storage area corresponding to the special figure 1 hold counter, which is one less than the current special figure 1 hold counter, in ascending order of the special figure 1 hold counter.
Further, the main hold control means 120 also controls the special figure 2 and the normal figure in the same manner as the above-mentioned control separately from the special figure 1, and the hold counter of the special figure 2 is referred to as a special figure 2 hold counter.
Further, in the following description, "holding of operation hold information" may be expressed as "holding of symbol change".
Further, when the operation hold information (hold counter) of the special figure 1 or the special figure 2 is updated (added or subtracted), the main hold control means 120 includes the special figure 1 hold counter and the special figure 2 hold counter. A command (holding command) is generated, and the command is stored in the transmission command storage area of the main information storage means 160.
In the present embodiment, when both the operation hold information corresponding to the special figure 1 and the operation hold information corresponding to the special figure 2 are held, the operation hold information corresponding to the special figure 2 is given priority. The preferred variation used is made.

The pre-determination means 125 executes a pre-determination for a look-ahead effect targeting the operation suspension information at least in a part of the case where the operation suspension information of the special figure is suspended at a predetermined pre-determination timing.
More specifically, the pre-judgment means 125 reads out each random number of the operation hold information held this time, and makes a pre-judgment for each of the special figure hit / miss judgment, the special figure stop symbol lottery, and the special figure variation pattern lottery, which will be described later. Execute. In each pre-judgment, a lottery table (not shown) that is the same as or equivalent to the lottery table used for the lottery corresponding to each pre-judgment is used. Therefore, the result of these pre-determinations is the same as the result of the lottery executed later.
Further, the pre-determination means 125 generates an effect control command (pre-determination command) including the derived result of the pre-determination, and stores the command in the transmission command storage area of the main information storage means 160.
As described above, the pre-determination command is transmitted (generated and stored in the transmission command of the main information storage means 160) at least in a part when the operation hold information of the special figure is suspended at the predetermined pre-determination timing. Since it is stored in the area), it will be transmitted following the above-mentioned hold command. Here, the predetermined timing of the preliminary determination means that the jackpot game is not in progress, and further, in the present embodiment, when the operation hold information of the special figure 1 is held during the high accuracy of the normal figure described later. Since the pre-judgment is regulated, the transmission of the pre-judgment command corresponding to the pre-judgment is also regulated.

The special figure lottery means 130 includes a special figure winning / failing determination means 131, a special figure stop symbol lottery means 132, and a special figure variation pattern deriving means 133, and includes a special figure winning / failing determination means 131, a special figure stop symbol lottery means 132, and a special figure. The processing by each means is executed in the order of the variation pattern deriving means 133. When the change start condition of the special figure is satisfied, the special figure lottery means 130 reads out the earliest operation hold information among the operation hold information held in the main information storage means 160.
In addition, "the condition for starting the fluctuation of the special figure is satisfied" means that, as an example, the jackpot is not being performed, neither the special figure 1 nor the special figure 2 is undergoing the symbol change, and the special figure 1 and the special figure 2 are not being changed. All the conditions for the presence of pending information in at least one of these have been met.

Here, FIGS. 8A to 8C are diagrams schematically showing a lottery table used in the main control board 100, and will be referred to as necessary in the following description.
In addition, in the lottery using the lottery table including those other than these lottery tables, the lottery values stored in the lottery table are sequentially added to the read random numbers in a predetermined order (the target lottery value is one). In the case of, the number of additions is performed once), and the result corresponding to the lottery value in which the carry (overflow of digits) occurs is derived as the result of the lottery. Similarly, in the description of the lottery table, the lottery table is given a name for convenience of explanation, but if data such as the lottery value included in the lottery table corresponding to the name is identifiablely stored in each ROM. Often, these names do not identify the area where the data is stored. In the illustrated lottery table, items described for convenience of explanation and "-" and "0" may be described as lottery values, but these do not necessarily indicate the data stored in each ROM. is not it. Then, the result in which "-" or "0" is described as the lottery value will not be won. Furthermore, if the same lottery value as the random number range used for the lottery (the number of random numbers that can be acquired in the range) is listed in the lottery table, 100% of the result is derived, so the lottery is not necessarily performed. You don't have to do it. In addition, if the total value of the lottery values used in one lottery matches the random number range used in the lottery, carry will always occur when the last lottery value is added, so the addition is not performed. Often, in that case, the lottery value itself used for the addition becomes unnecessary.

The special figure winning / failing determination means 131 reads a random number for determining whether the special figure is correct or not for each symbol change, and uses the read random number and the lottery table for determining whether the special figure is correct or not to win a big hit or a loss by lottery. Judgment Special figure Performs the hit / fail judgment.
FIG. 8A is a diagram schematically showing a lottery table for determining whether or not a special figure is correct, and the lottery table is commonly used in special figures 1 and 2. Since the range of random numbers used in the determination is 0 to 65535, if the special figure lottery state has a low probability (hereinafter, may be abbreviated as "special figure low probability"), 230/65536 (about). A jackpot is derived with a probability of 1 / 284.9).
Similarly, when the special figure lottery state has a high probability (hereinafter, may be abbreviated as "special figure high accuracy"), a big hit is derived with a probability of 1170/65536 (about 1 / 56.0). ..

The special symbol stop symbol lottery means 132 reads out a random number for the special symbol stop symbol lottery when the result of the special figure stop symbol lottery is a big hit, and uses the read random number and the lottery table for the special symbol stop symbol lottery. The stop symbol of the special figure is decided by lottery.
FIG. 8B is a diagram schematically showing a lottery table for the special figure 1 stop symbol lottery, and the range of random numbers used in the lottery is 0 to 99. Therefore, when a big hit is derived in Special Figure 1, there is a 50/100 (1/2) probability of symbol A, and a 40/100 (1 / 2.5) probability of symbol B, 10/100 (1). With a probability of / 10), symbol C is determined as a stop symbol.
Here, the symbol A has a number of rounds of 4, and the special figure height is certain after the big hit game is completed. The symbol B is a symbol having a number of rounds of 10 after the big hit game is completed. It is a design that is highly accurate. Further, the symbol C has 16 rounds, and is a probabilistic symbol that has a high accuracy of the special figure and a high accuracy of the normal figure after the end of the big hit game. Therefore, it can be said that the symbol C is a symbol that is more advantageous than the symbol B in the number of rounds, and the symbol B and the symbol C are symbols that are more advantageous than the symbol A in the number of rounds.
FIG. 8C is a diagram schematically showing a lottery table for the special figure 2 stop symbol lottery, and the range of random numbers used in the lottery is 0 to 99 as in the special figure 1 stop symbol lottery. is there. Therefore, when a big hit is derived in Special Figure 2, symbol a has a probability of 65/100 (about 1 / 1.53) and symbol b has a probability of 35/100 (about 1 / 2.85). Determined as a symbol.
Here, the symbol a has 16 rounds and is a probabilistic symbol that has a high accuracy of the special figure and a high accuracy of the normal figure after the big hit game ends, and the symbol b has 4 rounds and is special after the big hit game ends. It is a normal pattern with high accuracy and high accuracy. Therefore, it can be said that the symbol a is more advantageous than the symbol b in the number of rounds.

As described above, in the present embodiment, regardless of the type of the stop symbol in the symbol variation from which the jackpot is derived, the special figure height and the normal figure high accuracy are obtained after the end of the jackpot game related to all the jackpots. Although the details will be described later, the state in which the special figure height is certain and the normal figure is high after the jackpot game is completed ends depending on the number of times the symbol change is executed.
If the result of the special figure winning / failing determination is not a big hit, the special figure stop symbol lottery means 132 uses the symbol D as the stop symbol when the special figure 1 is lost and the symbol c as the stop symbol when the special figure 2 is lost. Make a uniform decision.

The special figure fluctuation pattern deriving means 133 is provided with a plurality of types of special figure fluctuation pattern lottery tables to be referred to when determining the special figure fluctuation pattern, and is based on the current special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state and the result of the current special figure fluctuation pattern determination. Based on this, one special figure fluctuation pattern lottery table for determining the current special figure fluctuation pattern is selected, and one feature is used by using the selected special figure fluctuation pattern lottery table and the random number for the special figure fluctuation pattern lottery. The figure fluctuation pattern is determined, and the fluctuation time is determined based on the determined special figure fluctuation pattern.
Although the details of the transition conditions and the like will be described later, the special figure variation pattern derivation state PA and the special figure variation pattern derivation state PB exist in the special figure variation pattern derivation state in the present embodiment. Then, the above-mentioned method for determining the special figure fluctuation pattern is adopted in the symbol variation of the special figure 1 in the special figure variation pattern derivation state PA, and is adopted in the symbol variation of the special figure 2 in the special figure variation pattern derivation state PB. As for the symbol variation of the other special figure in the special figure variation pattern derivation state, one special figure variation pattern determined in advance is determined according to the result of the special figure pass / fail determination.

Further, the special figure variation pattern deriving means 133 is an effect control command (variation start command) including the stop symbol of the special figure determined as a result of the special figure pass / fail determination and the determined special figure variation pattern at the start of the symbol variation. ) Is generated, and the command is stored in the transmission command storage area of the main information storage means 160.

Similar to the special figure lottery means 130, the normal figure lottery means 135 reads out the earliest operation hold information among the operation hold information held in the main information storage means 160 when the symbol of the normal figure is not changing. , The random number read out is used to execute a normal figure hit / fail judgment for determining the correctness of the normal figure, and the normal electric accessory 61 is controlled to be in the open state by the normal figure correctness judgment. In this case, the normal figure stop symbol lottery for determining the stop symbol of the normal figure by lottery and the normal figure fluctuation pattern lottery for determining the fluctuation pattern (variation time) of the normal figure by lottery are executed.
More specifically, in the normal figure lottery judgment, the normal figure lottery state has a high probability (sometimes abbreviated as "common figure high accuracy") and the normal figure lottery state has a low probability ("normal figure" It may be abbreviated as "low probability"), and the drawing of the lottery table is omitted. On the other hand, in the low probability of the normal map, the probability of hitting the normal map is 1/65536, and the remaining probability of 65535/65536 is the loss. In addition, in the case of low accuracy of the normal map, it may not be a hit of the normal map (65536/65536 will be lost).

In the normal symbol stop symbol lottery, as in the special symbol stop symbol lottery, a lottery table (not shown) for the normal symbol stop symbol lottery is selected from a plurality of types of stop symbols having different patterns in which the normal electric accessory 61 is opened. One stop symbol is determined by the lottery used. If the judgment of whether or not the normal figure is correct is lost, the stop symbol is uniformly determined as in the case of the special figure 1 and the special figure 2.

Further, in the general map fluctuation pattern lottery, as in the special map fluctuation pattern lottery, one normal map variation is performed by a lottery using a lottery table (not shown) for the general map variation pattern lottery from a plurality of types of normal map fluctuation patterns. The pattern is determined.

In this way, it can be said that the high probability of the normal figure has a higher probability of deriving the hit of the normal figure than the low probability of the normal figure, and is more advantageous than the low probability of the normal figure.

When the result of the special figure winning / failing lottery is a big hit, the big hit game control means 140 determines the demo time related to the big hit start demo and the demo time related to the big hit end demo according to the determined big hit symbol.
Further, at the start of the big hit, the big hit game control means 140 generates an effect control command (big hit start command) including the demo time related to the big hit start demo, stores it in the transmission command storage area of the main information storage means 160, and ends the big hit. Occasionally, an effect control command (big hit end command) including the demo time related to the big hit end demo is generated and stored in the transmission command storage area of the main information storage means 160.

The symbol display control means 145 causes the first special symbol display device 91 to variably display the special figure 1 according to the fluctuation time based on the special symbol fluctuation pattern of the special figure 1, and determines by a special symbol stop symbol lottery after the lapse of the fluctuation time. The special figure 1 is stopped and displayed with the stopped symbol. Similarly, according to the fluctuation time based on the special symbol fluctuation pattern of the second special symbol, the special symbol 2 is variablely displayed on the second special symbol display device 92, and the stop determined by the special symbol stop symbol lottery after the lapse of the fluctuation time. The special figure 2 is stopped and displayed by the symbol.
The symbol display control means 145 has a special figure game timer for managing the time (variation time, stop display time) related to the display of the special figure 1 and the special figure 2, and when the special figure is stopped and displayed, the special figure display control means 145 has a special figure game timer. (At the timing when the value of the special figure game timer becomes "0"), an effect control command (variable stop command) for requesting a fixed stop (fixed display) of the decorative symbol is generated, and the command is used as the main information storage means. It is stored in the transmission command storage area of 160.

In addition, the symbol display control means 145 causes the normal symbol display device 93 to variably display the normal map according to the normal map fluctuation pattern (variation time) of the normal map, and after the fluctuation time elapses, the normal map is stopped by the normal symbol lottery. The stop display is displayed with the determined stop symbol.
The symbol display control means 145 has a normal figure game timer for managing the time (variable time, stop display time) related to the display of the normal figure.

When the result of the special drawing winning / failing lottery is a big hit, the electric accessory control means 150 outputs a control signal to the special electric accessory solenoid 66 after the stop display of the special figure, and sets the special electric accessory 65 as a special figure. It is opened according to the opening pattern corresponding to the stop symbol. In the jackpot game, one opening / closing operation of the special electric accessory 65 is regarded as one round game, and the round game is continuously executed for a specified number of rounds (16R, 10R, 4R in this example). is there.

Further, when the electric accessory control means 150 wins the normal drawing winning / failing lottery, the electric accessory control means 150 outputs a control signal to the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 62, and causes the ordinary electric accessory 61 to follow the opening pattern corresponding to the stop symbol of the normal drawing. Let it open.

The game state control means 155 controls the special figure lottery state. Specifically, as described above, the game state control means 155 sets the special figure low accuracy at the start of the big hit game, regardless of the symbol related to the big hit, and sets the special figure high accuracy at the end of the big hit game.

In addition, the game state control means 155 controls the normal drawing lottery state. Specifically, the game state control means 155 sets the normal map low accuracy at the start of the big hit, regardless of the symbol related to the big hit, and sets the normal map high accuracy at the end of the big hit game.

Further, the game state control means 155 controls the above-mentioned special figure variation pattern derivation state. The transition of the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state will be described with reference to FIGS. 9 (a) and 9 (b). Note that FIG. 9A is a state transition diagram showing the transition of the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state, and FIG. 9B is a diagram showing the relationship of the average fluctuation time for each special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state. ..
As shown in FIG. 9A, the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state corresponds to the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state PA corresponding to the special figure low certainty and the normal figure low accuracy and the special figure high certainty and the normal figure high accuracy. It is composed of a special figure variation pattern derivation state PB, and a special figure variation pattern derivation state is set according to a special figure lottery state and a general figure lottery state except during a big hit game. The transition conditions between the special figure variation pattern derivation state PA and the special figure variation pattern derivation state PB include a transition condition (i) and a transition condition (ii). The transition condition (i) is the end of the jackpot game, and the transition condition (ii) is the end of the 100th symbol change. When the big hit game is started in the special figure variation pattern derivation state PB, the special figure variation pattern derivation state PB is set again after the end of the big hit game (the count of the symbol variation in the transition condition (ii) is counted. It will start from 0).

Further, as shown in FIG. 9B, the average fluctuation time of each of the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state PA and the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state PB (of the special figure fluctuation pattern that can be selected in the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state). Appearance rate with respect to fluctuation time (probability that can occur in any symbol fluctuation derived by multiplying the probability that the result of the special figure hit / fail judgment is derived by the winning probability of the special figure fluctuation pattern) The sum of the fluctuation times derived by multiplying by This is mainly due to the difference in the length of the fluctuation time of the basic special figure fluctuation pattern, which has the highest selection ratio in each special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state.

Further, the game state control means 155 is an effect control command (game state designation command) including each state after the update when the special figure lottery state, the normal figure lottery state, and the special figure variation pattern derivation state are updated. Is generated, and the command is stored in the transmission command storage area of the main information storage means 160.

As described above, the main information storage means 160 is a means for temporarily storing the data read by each means, the data derived by the calculation or the like by each means, or the like in the storage area corresponding to each.

The main error control means 165 monitors the input information of the I / O port 104 and determines whether or not the game machine 10 is in an error state. When it is determined that the error state is determined, an effect control command (error command) including information that can identify the error state is stored in the transmission command storage area of the main information storage means 160.
In the present embodiment, the error states determined by the main error control means 165 include, for example, a main board error based on the occurrence of the above-mentioned update abnormality, a magnetic error based on magnetic detection by the magnetic detection sensor, and radio wave detection by the radio wave detection sensor. Based on radio error based on, right-handed error based on detection of game ball by gate sensor 74, detection of opening of middle frame 17 by middle frame opening sensor 76 or detection of opening of front frame 20 by front frame opening sensor 77 There are door opening errors, full tank errors based on the detection of game balls by the full tank detection sensor, and so on. The presence or absence of an error state according to the present embodiment is monitored during the game-enabled state described later.
Summarizing the conditions for generating some of these errors, as described above, the main board error is an error state indicating an update abnormality of the random number circuit 105, and occurs when the update abnormality occurs. Subsequently, the magnetic error is an error state that occurs when the magnetic detection by the magnetic detection sensor occurs continuously for 500 ms, and the radio wave error is the number of radio wave detections by the radio wave detection sensor (cumulative number of times since the power was turned on immediately before). This is an error state that occurs when a total of 5 occurrences occur. In addition, a right-handed error occurs when the gate sensor 74 detects a game ball three times during normal times (special figure low accuracy and normal figure low accuracy) (the number of detections is reset 1000 ms after the last detection). The full tank error is an error state that occurs when the full tank detection sensor is ON, that is, when the game ball is detected by the full tank detection sensor.

Further, in the present embodiment, among these error states, the main board error, the magnetic error, and the radio wave error are treated as relatively high-importance error states (hereinafter, simply referred to as “high-importance error states”). ing. Therefore, when these highly important error states occur, the main error control means 165 performs a game such as restricting the launch of the game ball on the payout control board 400 in addition to the process of turning on the security signal. Execute the game progress regulation process to prevent the progress.
Here, the security signal is a kind of signal output from an external terminal board (not shown) provided in the game machine 10 toward a device (data display or hall computer) outside the game machine. Including the following description, turning on the security signal means starting the output of the security signal, and turning off the security signal means ending the output of the security signal. Further, in the present embodiment, in the process of turning off the security signal, the elapsed time from turning on the security signal is not considered, but the elapsed time is taken into consideration, that is, a certain time after turning on the security signal. The security signal may not be turned off before the elapse. In the present embodiment, when a magnetic error and a radio wave error occur, a process of turning on the security signal may be executed, but the above-mentioned game progress regulation process may not be executed on the payout control board 400. ..
In addition, when these error states of high importance occur, the first sub-control board 200 and the second sub-control board 300 execute a notification effect capable of identifying which error state has occurred. ..
Furthermore, these highly important error states can be canceled only by power interruption and recovery (the error state can be terminated), and the security signal related to the error state is set to the OFF state due to the power failure. (The ON state is maintained until the power is cut off).
The above-mentioned error state of high importance is an example, and another error state may be provided as the error state.

On the other hand, right-handed error, door opening error, and full tank error, which are relatively less important error states (hereinafter, simply referred to as "less important error states"), are not restricted from launching game balls. The state in which the game can proceed is maintained. When these error states occur, the first sub-control board 200 and the second sub-control board 300 execute a notification effect capable of identifying which error state has occurred.
Further, the right-handed error ends when the execution of the notification effect related to the error state is completed, and the door opening error is the detection of the closed state of the middle frame 17 by the middle frame opening sensor 76 or the front frame opening. It ends when the sensor 77 detects the closed state of the front frame 20, and the full tank error ends when the game ball is not detected by the full tank detection sensor. When the end conditions of these error states are satisfied, an effect control command (return command) indicating that the end conditions are satisfied is stored in the transmission command storage area of the main information storage means 160.
Further, the above-mentioned error state of low importance is an example, and as the error state, the large winning opening sensor 72 is used after a predetermined time has elapsed from the closing state of the large winning opening 55 during the big hit game. Other error states such as an abnormal winning error that occurs when a game ball is detected may be provided, and when these error states are provided, a notification effect related to the error state is executed. It should be noted that the abnormal winning error may be terminated when the execution of the notification effect related to the error state is completed, as in the case of the right-handed error described above.
In the present embodiment, the error state of high importance is executed with priority over the error state of low importance described above.

When the effect control command is stored in the transmission command storage area of the main information storage unit 160, the main command management means 170 transmits the effect control command to the first sub-control board 200.
As a general rule, each effect control command is transmitted in the order stored in the transmission command storage area of the main information storage means 160.

The power recovery processing execution means 175 includes a return state setting means 176 and a gameable state transition means 179.

The recovery state setting means 176 determines whether or not there is an abnormality in the RAM 103 at the time of power recovery, the state at the time of power failure immediately before the power recovery, the state of the RAM clear switch 43 at the time of power recovery, and the opening of the middle frame at the time of power recovery. Based on the state of the door sensor 76, the return state setting process for setting the return state is executed. The return state set by the process includes a game stop state and a game-enabled state (there may be a case where the RAM clear process is involved and a case where the RAM clear process is not accompanied).
Specifically, if there is an abnormality in the RAM 103 at the time of power recovery, the game stop state is set regardless of the state of the RAM clear switch 43 and the state of the middle frame door opening sensor 76 at the time of power recovery. If there is no abnormality in the RAM 103 at the time of power recovery and the RAM clear switch 43 at the time of power recovery is ON (in a pressed state), the RAM is provided on the condition that the middle frame door opening sensor 76 at the time of power recovery is ON. The clearing process is executed and the playable state is set (when the middle frame door opening sensor 76 at the time of power recovery is OFF, the RAM clearing process is not executed and the gameable state is set), and the power is restored. If there is no abnormality in the RAM 103 and the RAM clear switch 43 at the time of power recovery is OFF (a state in which the RAM clear switch 43 is not pressed), the RAM clear process is not executed and the playable state is set. When the RAM clear processing is executed, the special figure low accuracy and the normal figure low accuracy are set.
Here, the game stopped state means that the game cannot proceed because the processing according to the detection result of the sensor provided in each winning opening is not executed (the detection result itself of the sensor does not have to be viewed). It is a return state. The game-enabled state is a return state in which the game can be advanced by executing processing according to the detection result of the sensor provided in each winning opening.

Further, whether or not there is an abnormality in the RAM 103 is whether or not the backup flag is stored in the backup information area related to the target area (specifically, whether or not the RAM abnormality check performed at the beginning of the return state setting process (specifically, whether or not there is an abnormality in the RAM 103). Whether or not the backup flag is ON) is determined, and if the backup flag is stored (when the backup flag is ON), it is stored in the target area and the backup information area related to the area. A process of deriving the checksum of the complement to be performed, and if the operation result is 0, it is determined that the target area is normal, and otherwise, it is determined that the target area is abnormal. ) Is executed for the area related to the game of the RAM 103, and the determination is made.

The game-enabled state transition means 179 executes a game-enabled state transition process for transitioning to the game-enabled state when the game-enabled state is set.
Specifically, in the game-enabled state transition process, when the output of the security signal is ON, the process of turning off the output of the security signal and the initial setting of the device are executed.
In addition, in the initial setting of the device, a launch permission command for permitting the launch of the game ball is transmitted to the payout control board 400, a state in which entry into each winning opening is enabled, a random number circuit 105 is activated, and the random number circuit 105 is activated. Processing such as setting of data to be executed is executed.

The power interruption processing execution means 180 executes the power interruption processing based on the reception of the power interruption signal from the power supply control board 500.
Specifically, for the game-related area of the RAM 103, a process of deriving a checksum of the area and storing the complement of the checksum in the backup information area of the RAM 103 game, and for the area. The process of turning on the backup flag indicating that the power failure process has been executed (the backup flag is stored in the backup information area related to the game of the RAM 103) is executed.

As shown in FIG. 7, the first sub-control board 200 includes a sub-random number generation means 210, a normal effect control means 220, a sub-error control means 230, a lamp control means 240, a movable accessory control means 245, a volume adjusting means 250, and a brightness. The adjusting means 255, the sub-information storage means 260, and the sub-command management means 270 are provided, and these means are realized by each control configuration on the first sub-control board 200 described with reference to FIG. It is a functional representation.
Here, the sub-information storage means 260 temporarily stores the data read by the means provided in the first sub-control board 200, the data derived by the calculation in the means, and the like in the corresponding storage areas. It is a means. Further, the effect control command transmitted from the main command management means 170 is stored in the reception command storage area of the sub information storage means 260 by the sub command management means 270. In the following description, the effect control command transmitted from the main command management means 170 is stored in the receive command storage area of the sub information storage means 260 by the sub command management means 270. It may be expressed as reception.

The sub-random number generation means 210 can generate a random number (software random number) updated by the program processing by the CPU 201, and acquires the random number at the timing when each lottery (details will be described later) by the normal effect control means 220 is executed.

The normal effect control means 220 includes an effect mode control means 221, an effect route determining means 222, a sub-hold control means 223, a look-ahead effect control means 224, an effect content determining means 225, a decorative symbol control means 226, and a jackpot effect control means 227. Be prepared.

When the game state designation command is received, the effect mode control means 221 controls the transition of the effect mode in a manner consistent with the special figure variation pattern derivation state managed on the main control board 100 side.
The effect mode in the present embodiment is roughly divided into a normal effect mode and a probability variation effect mode. The special figure variation pattern derivation state PA corresponds to the normal effect mode, and the special figure variation pattern derivation state PB corresponds to the probability variation effect mode. To do.
Further, in the present embodiment, the probabilistic effect mode includes the probabilistic effect mode A, the probabilistic effect mode B, and the probabilistic effect mode C. Then, as will be described in detail later, the transition (transition) of these production modes may be executed at the start of the symbol variation from which the jackpot is derived, and the special reach voice related to the occurrence of the reach state at the time of the transition. By changing the probability of occurrence, the expectation regarding the jackpot winning that the player feels for the special reach voice in the subsequent probability variation production mode is changed.
It should be noted that the effect mode in the present invention differs from the control related to the effect, such as a lottery related to the special reach voice described later. Then, in each effect mode, at least a part of the background image (the image having the lowest priority, that is, the image displayed on the rearmost side of the displayed images) displayed in the display area of the main display unit 81 is The player can recognize which production mode he / she is staying in by being different from other production modes, the BGM output from the speaker 33 being different from other production modes, and the combination of these. Point to.

When the effect route determining means 222 receives the pre-determination command, the effect route corresponding to the symbol variation held this time is produced based on the result of the pre-determination included in the command (in this embodiment, the special figure variation pattern). Determine (set) the route.
Here, the effect route is an effect from the start to the end of the symbol change, and defines the process of the effect of notifying the result of the special figure hit / miss determination in the symbol change, and is executed by the symbol change. The content of the effect is determined by the effect content determining means 225, which will be described later, according to the effect route corresponding to the symbol variation.

In the present embodiment, one effect route different from each other corresponds to each of the special figure fluctuation patterns determined by deriving each special figure fluctuation pattern. Then, these production routes are the loss production route that notifies that the result of the special figure hit / miss judgment in the current symbol change is a loss (not a big hit), and the result of the special figure hit / fail judgment in the current symbol change. It is roughly divided into big hit production routes that notify that it is a big hit. Further, the loss production route includes a non-development loss production route in which the development production is not executed and a development loss production route in which the development production is executed.
Here, the development effect is the change of the current symbol after the decorative symbol is in the reach state (the state in which the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed except for one symbol row and the remaining symbol rows are displayed in a variable manner). In this embodiment, there are three types of development effects A to C, which are different in content from each other. These development effects are also executed in the jackpot production route.
In addition, in the above reach state, in addition to both the case where the production route on which the development effect is executed is determined, that is, the case where the development loss effect route is determined and the case where the jackpot effect route is determined, the non-development effect It also occurs in some cases when the route is decided. In the following explanation, in the development effect executed by the development loss production route, it is notified that the result of the special figure hit / miss judgment in the current symbol change is a loss, so that the development effect may be referred to as a loss development effect. is there.

In the development production A to the development production C corresponding to the loss production route, a series of productions corresponding to each development production are executed, and at the end of the series, it is notified that the result of the special figure hit / miss judgment in this symbol change is not a big hit. To. On the other hand, in the development production A to the development production C corresponding to the jackpot production route, a series of productions corresponding to each development production are executed in the same manner as the development production corresponding to the loss production route. It is notified that the result of the special figure hit / miss judgment in is a big hit. That is, it can be said that each of the development effect A to the development effect C is an effect of notifying whether or not the result of the special figure hit / miss determination in the current symbol change is a big hit.
In the present embodiment, one production route corresponds to one special figure fluctuation pattern. Therefore, in the following description, the effect route for the special figure fluctuation pattern may be simply expressed by the special figure fluctuation pattern. However, a plurality of production routes may be associated with one special figure fluctuation pattern, and in this case, one production route is determined from a plurality of production routes corresponding to the determined special figure fluctuation pattern. It should be.

When the sub-hold control means 223 receives the hold command (hereinafter, may be simply expressed as the occurrence of a hold prize), the information of the special figure 1 hold counter and the special figure 2 hold counter included in the command is used. Based on this, in the hold display area (not shown) of the main display unit 81, an effect for displaying a number of hold images corresponding to the special figure 1 hold counter and a number of hold images corresponding to the special figure 2 hold counter. Set the data. The reserved image is an image that is subject to a reserved look-ahead effect that changes in various modes suggesting an advantage such as an expectation of a jackpot game.
The mode of the reserved image in the present embodiment is expressed by the difference in the color of the image. Then, the color of the reserved image is determined as a big hit in the result of the preliminary determination included in the preliminary determination command transmitted following the pending command, that is, in the special figure hit / fail determination in the symbol variation corresponding to the reserved image. It is decided by a lottery with reference to. Specifically, there are a total of five colors, white, blue, green, red, and rainbow, which can be determined, and the expectation of winning a big hit is high in this order. In particular, the rainbow color is a mode in which the jackpot winning is confirmed.

When the pre-reading effect control means 224 receives the pre-determination command, the pre-reading effect control means 224 determines the content of the pre-reading effect based on the result of the pre-determination included in the command.
The look-ahead effect is the degree of expectation for the result of the special figure hit / miss judgment in the symbol change of the look-ahead target and the symbol change of the look-ahead target over one or more times of the symbol change before the symbol change of the look-ahead target is started. It is an effect that suggests the content of the effect to be executed.

When the effect content determining means 225 receives the variation start command, the effect content determining means 225 determines the content of the effect to be executed in the current symbol variation according to the effect route already determined by the effect route determining means 222.
More specifically, the effect content determining means 225 uses an effect pattern lottery table corresponding to the effect route determined by the effect route determining means 222 for the effect content (effect pattern) for each effect execution timing in the symbol variation. It will be decided by the lottery etc. By doing so, it is possible to change the content of the effect related to (executed according to) the determined effect route, and it is possible to have a connection to the effect in one symbol variation. Further, even when the same production route is determined, it is possible to make various productions to be executed.

In the present embodiment, there is a reach voice as the content of the effect determined by the effect content determining means 225. The details of this reach voice will be described later, but the reach voice is an effect by the sound output from the speaker 33, and the mode of the effect is determined by the reach voice pattern type. The reach voice pattern type is determined by the reach voice control process executed at the start of the symbol variation (triggered by the reception of the variation start command). The reach voice execution control includes a jackpot reach voice control process that is executed at the start of a symbol change in which the result of the special figure hit / fail judgment is a big hit, and a start of the symbol change in which the result of the special figure hit / fail judgment is lost. There is a reach voice control process at the time of loss, which is sometimes executed.

When the decorative symbol control means 226 receives the variation start command, the decorative symbol control means 226 determines the final combination of the decorative symbols (left symbol, middle symbol, right symbol) based on the determined stop symbol of the special symbol. To do.

When the jackpot effect control means 227 receives the jackpot start command, the jackpot effect control means 227 determines the content of the jackpot effect that notifies that the jackpot game is in progress, based on the information included in the command. The jackpot effect includes a start demo effect that notifies the start of the jackpot game, a round effect that notifies that the round game is in progress, and an end demo effect that notifies the end of the jackpot game.

The normal effect control means 220 reads out the effect data of each device corresponding to the effect at the execution timing of each effect, if necessary, according to the content of the effect determined by the above-mentioned means included in the first sub-control board 200. When the read effect data includes the effect data related to the image, an image control command is generated based on the effect data, and the command is stored in the transmission command storage area of the sub-information storage means 260. Further, when the read effect data includes the effect data related to the sound, a voice control command related to the sound is generated based on the effect data, and the command is stored in the transmission command storage area of the sub-information storage means 260.

In addition, when the return state at the time of power recovery becomes the game-enabled state (when the RAM clear process is involved), the normal effect control means 220 notifies that the game-enabled state is accompanied by the RAM clear process. When the return state at the time of power recovery becomes the game-enabled state (when the RAM clear process is not accompanied), the player is notified that the game-enabled state is reached without the RAM clear process. Read out the production data for.
Further, when the return state at the time of power recovery is the game stop state, the normal effect control means 220 notifies that the game has been stopped and that the RAM clear process needs to be executed. Read out the production data for.
Although the details of these notifications are omitted, it is preferable that the notifications are continuously executed for a certain period of time (for example, 30 s) after the execution is started, and the effect device that executes the notifications does not matter.

When an error command is transmitted, the sub-error control means 230 determines an error effect pattern and reads out effect data for executing the error effect according to the error effect pattern.
The error effect is executed with priority over the variation effect related to the symbol variation (the execution of the variation effect is restricted by the execution of the error effect). Here, the fact that the error effect is preferentially executed means that when the device related to the execution of the error effect and the device related to the execution of the variable effect are the same device, only the error effect is executed in the device. The present invention includes that the error effect is executed in a manner that is easier to recognize than the variable effect in the device.
Further, the sub-error control means 230 independently determines whether or not the game machine 10 is in an error state (independently of the main error control means 165), and executes an error effect when it is determined that the game machine 10 is in an error state. The effect data may be read out, and the error state includes, for example, a right-handed error state determined based on the number of winnings of the gate 63 at the time of low accuracy in the normal drawing.

The lamp control means 240 holds lamp control data for controlling the lighting of various lamps such as the frame lamp 35, and for example, the effect data read by the normal effect control means 220 corresponds to the frame lamp 35. When there is effect data, the lamp control means 240 reads out the lamp control data based on the effect data, and transmits the read lamp control data to the frame lamp 35.

When the effect data read by the normal effect control means 220 includes the effect data corresponding to the movable accessory, the movable accessory control means 245 displays the movable decoration 22 and the sub display from the ROM 202 based on the effect data. The movement control data for controlling the movement of the unit 82 is read out, and the read movement control data is transmitted to the movable decoration body 22 and the sub display unit 82 to control the movement of the movable decoration body 22 and the sub display unit 82.

The volume adjusting means 250 executes a volume adjusting process for adjusting the volume and a volume adjusting command generation process for generating the above-mentioned volume adjusting command.

The volume adjustment process is a process executed when the power is restored or when a volume adjustment operation (operation for the up cursor button 38a or the down cursor button 38b) is performed.
In the volume adjustment process executed at the time of power recovery, the initial volume at the time of power recovery is set by the stage of the volume adjustment unit 83 at the time of power recovery. More specifically, in the processing, when the stage of the volume adjusting unit 83 at the time of power recovery is loud, a specific audio reproduction channel (in the present embodiment, the audio reproduction channel CH1 and the audio reproduction channel CH2). When the volume 10 is set to the volume of the audio reproduction channel excluding) and the stage of the volume adjustment unit 83 at the time of power recovery is in the volume, the volume is set to the volume of the audio reproduction channel excluding the specific audio reproduction channel. When 5 is set and the volume of the volume adjusting unit 83 at the time of power recovery is low, the volume 1 is set to the volume of the audio reproduction channel excluding the specific audio reproduction channel. The volume adjustment process may be executed not only at the time of power recovery but also based on the elapse of a predetermined time from the end of the latest symbol fluctuation. In this case, the specific audio reproduction channel is excluded. It may be executed only when the volume (current volume) of the audio reproduction channel is lower than the volume corresponding to the current stage of the volume adjusting unit 83.
Further, in the volume adjustment process executed when the volume adjustment operation is performed, the current volume is updated based on the volume adjustment operation. More specifically, in the process, when the process is executed by the operation of the up cursor button 38a, the volume of the audio reproduction channel excluding the specific audio reproduction channel is set to the volume 10 as the upper limit of the process. When a volume one step higher than the previously set volume is set and the process is executed by the operation of the down cursor button 38b, the audio reproduction channel excluding the specific audio reproduction channel with the volume 1 as the lower limit. The volume of is set to a volume one step lower than the volume set before the process. The volume adjustment process executed when the volume adjustment operation is performed is different from the brightness adjustment process described later, and is executed regardless of whether or not the symbol variation is executed.
Here, setting the volume in the audio reproduction channel in the volume adjustment process means that the volume is set in the storage area corresponding to the audio reproduction channel of the RAM 203, and when the volume is set in the storage area. Is generated by the volume adjustment command generation process to generate a volume adjustment command corresponding to the volume adjustment of the voice reproduction channel, and then the command is transmitted to the voice control board 310.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the volume adjustment related to the specific audio reproduction channel is not performed. Therefore, the audio data related to the specific audio reproduction channel is reproduced at a volume (volume 10 which is the maximum volume in the present embodiment) that does not depend on the stage of the volume adjusting unit 83 or the result of the volume adjusting operation. ..
In the present embodiment, the sound related to the error effect based on the occurrence of the above-mentioned error state (high-importance error state, low-importance error state) is reproduced by a specific sound reproduction channel. On the other hand, in addition to the above-mentioned voice related to the reach voice, the volume adjustment sound and the brightness adjustment sound described later are reproduced by the voice reproduction channel excluding the specific voice reproduction channel.

The luminance adjusting means 255 executes a luminance adjusting process for adjusting the luminance and a luminance adjusting command generation process for generating the above-mentioned luminance adjusting command.

The brightness adjustment process is a process executed when a brightness adjustment operation (operation for the left cursor button 38c or the right cursor button 38d) is performed at the time of power recovery or in a state where the symbol variation is not executed.
In the brightness adjustment process executed at the time of power recovery, the initial brightness at the time of power recovery is set by the stage of the brightness adjustment unit 84 at the time of power recovery. More specifically, in the process, when the stage of the brightness adjusting unit 84 at the time of power recovery is high, the brightness 10 is set, and the stage of the brightness adjusting unit 84 at the time of power recovery is in brightness. In this case, the brightness 5 is set, and when the stage of the brightness adjusting unit 84 at the time of power recovery is low, the brightness 1 is set. The brightness adjustment process may be executed not only at the time of power recovery but also based on the elapse of a predetermined time from the end of the latest symbol variation. In this case, the current brightness is the brightness adjustment unit. It may only be executed if the brightness is less than the brightness corresponding to the current stage of 84.
Further, in the brightness adjustment process executed when the brightness adjustment operation is performed, the current brightness is updated based on the brightness adjustment operation. More specifically, in the process, when the process is executed by the operation of the right cursor button 38d, the brightness is set to be one step higher than the brightness set before the process with the brightness 10 as the upper limit. When the process is executed by the operation of the left cursor button 38c, the luminance 1 is set as the lower limit, and the luminance is set one step smaller than the luminance set before the process.
Here, setting the brightness in the brightness adjustment process means that the brightness is set in the storage area corresponding to the brightness of the RAM 203, and when the brightness is set in the storage area, the brightness adjustment command is generated. The process generates a brightness adjustment command capable of specifying the adjusted brightness, and then the command is transmitted to the second sub-control board 300.

Further, in the present embodiment, when the volume adjustment process is executed by performing the volume adjustment operation in the state where the symbol fluctuation is not executed, the volume adjustment sound is output (the effect related to the volume adjustment sound). The data is set), and the volume adjustment display is executed on the main display unit 81 (the effect data related to the volume adjustment display is set). On the other hand, when the volume adjustment process is executed due to the volume adjustment operation being performed while the symbol fluctuation is being executed, the volume adjustment sound is not output and the volume adjustment display is executed by the main display unit 81. Will be done.
The volume adjustment sound is output at the volume adjusted by the volume adjustment process, so that the adjusted volume is actually heard and the volume is recognized. Further, the volume adjustment display is a display capable of identifying the volume stage (any of volume 1 to volume 10) after being adjusted by the volume adjustment process, thereby visually recognizing the adjusted volume stage. It is something that makes you.

Further, in the present embodiment, when the brightness adjustment process is executed due to the brightness adjustment operation being performed in the state where the symbol variation is not executed, the brightness adjustment sound is output (the effect related to the brightness adjustment sound). The data is set), and the brightness adjustment display is executed on the main display unit 81 (the effect data related to the brightness adjustment display is set).
It should be noted that the brightness adjustment sound recognizes that the brightness has been adjusted by the brightness adjustment process through hearing, and the volume of the sound related to the sound output does not change due to the brightness adjusted by the brightness adjustment process. Further, the brightness adjustment display is a display capable of specifying the brightness stage (any of brightness 1 to brightness 10) after being adjusted by the brightness adjustment process, thereby visually recognizing the adjusted brightness stage. It is something that makes you.

As described above, the sub-information storage means 260 temporarily stores the data read by the means provided in the first sub-control board 200, the data derived by the calculation in the means, and the like in the corresponding storage areas. It is a means to do.

The subcommand management means 270 receives the effect control command transmitted from the main control board 100, stores the received effect command in the reception command storage area of the sub information storage means 260, and the subcommand management means 270 receives the effect control command. When the image control command is stored in the transmission command storage area of the sub-information storage means 260, the image control command is transmitted to the second sub-control board 300. Further, when the voice control command or the volume adjustment command is stored in the storage area, the subcommand management means 270 transmits these commands to the voice control board 310. As a general rule, these commands are transmitted in the order stored in the transmission command storage area of the sub-information storage means 260.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the probabilistic effect mode A, the probabilistic effect mode B, and the probabilistic effect mode C exist as the probabilistic effect mode, and the transition of these effect modes is the symbol variation from which the jackpot is derived. It may be executed at the start. Then, for the purpose of improving the interest of the game, the probability of occurrence of the special reach voice related to the occurrence of the reach state at the time of the transition is changed, and thereby the player with respect to the special reach voice in the subsequent probability change production mode. Is changing the feeling of expectation regarding the big hit winning. Hereinafter, the function will be specifically described.

<About the transition of the production mode>
First, the transition of the effect mode will be described with reference to FIGS. 10 (a) and 11 (b).
10A and 10B are diagrams showing the transition of the effect mode, FIG. 11A shows a lottery table used for the effect mode transition lottery when staying in the normal effect mode, and FIG. 11B shows the probability change effect mode A stay. It is a figure which shows typically the lottery table used at the time and the probability change effect mode B stay. As described above, the effect mode transition lottery is executed at the start of the symbol change in which the result of the special figure hit / miss determination is a big hit. The range of random numbers used in the lottery is 0 to 99, and the random numbers are acquired at the timing when a prize is generated at the start port related to the symbol variation, and the timing is set to the special reach voice described later. It is different from the timing when the random number used for the lottery is acquired (at the start of the symbol change).

As shown in FIG. 10, the effect mode in the special figure variation pattern derivation state PA in the normal time (special figure low accuracy and normal figure low accuracy) is the normal effect mode. Then, the effect mode in the special figure variation pattern derivation state PB at the time of probability change (special figure height certainty and normal figure high accuracy) is the probability change effect mode, and the effect mode includes the probability change effect mode A and the probability change effect mode B. , And a probabilistic effect mode C.

The probabilistic effect mode A and the probabilistic effect mode B are transitioned from the normal effect mode, and the effect mode transition lottery related to the transition is executed at the start of the symbol change in which the result of the special figure hit / miss determination is a big hit.
Specifically, as shown in FIG. 11A, in the effect mode transition lottery in the normal effect mode, the transition to the probability variation effect mode A is 45/100 with a probability of 55/100 (about 1 / 1.82). The transition to the probability variation effect mode B is determined with a probability of (about 1 / 2.22). That is, in the normal effect mode, when the symbol variation in which the result of the special figure hit / miss judgment is a big hit is started, the transition to either the probability variation effect mode A or the probability variation effect mode B is performed, and the current effect mode ( Normal production mode) is not maintained.
In this embodiment, the transition from the normal effect mode to the probabilistic effect mode C does not occur.

The probabilistic effect mode C is transitioned from the probabilistic effect mode A and the probabilistic effect mode B, and the effect mode transition lottery related to the transition is also executed at the start of the symbol change in which the result of the special figure hit / miss determination is a big hit.
Specifically, as shown in FIG. 11B, in the effect mode transition lottery in the probability variation effect mode A and the probability variation effect mode B, there is a probability of 30/100 (about 1 / 3.33) to enter the probability variation effect mode C. The transition is determined to maintain the current production mode with a probability of 70/100 (about 1 / 1.43). That is, if the effect mode transition lottery in the probability variation effect mode A and the probability variation effect mode B is not won, the current effect mode (probability variation effect mode A or probability variation effect mode B) is maintained.
In this embodiment, the transition from the probabilistic effect mode A or the probabilistic effect mode B to the other probabilistic effect mode is not generated.

Further, the normal effect mode can be transitioned from any of the probabilistic effect mode A to the probabilistic effect mode C, and the transition is made when the number of symbol fluctuations in each probabilistic effect mode reaches 100 times.

Therefore, in the game machine 10, the effect mode management means (effect mode control means 221) has the first effect mode (probability variation effect mode A), the second effect mode (probability variation effect mode B), and the second effect mode. Three production modes (probability variation production mode C) can be set, and it is possible to shift from the first production mode to the third production mode via the jackpot game, and via the jackpot game, In other words, it is possible to shift from the second production mode to the third production mode.

Further, in the game machine 10, the effect mode management means can set a fourth effect mode (normal effect mode) as the effect mode, and the fourth effect mode to the first effect mode (probability variation effect mode A). It is possible to shift via the jackpot game, and it is possible to shift from the fourth production mode to the second production mode (probability variation production mode B) via the jackpot game. In other words.

<About reach voice>
Next, the details of the reach voice will be described with reference to FIGS. 12 (a) and 12 (b).
Note that FIG. 12A is a timing chart showing the timing at which the reach voice is executed, and FIG. 12B is a table in which the reach voice pattern types related to the mode of the reach voice are arranged.

As shown in FIG. 12A, the reach voice is output at the timing when the reach state occurs in the period from the start of the symbol change to the start of the development effect in the symbol change.
Although not shown, as described above, in the present embodiment, a reach state may occur even when the development effect is not executed, and even in such a case, the reach voice is generated at the timing when the reach state occurs. Is output.

Further, as shown in FIG. 12B, there are a total of four types of reach voice pattern types related to the mode of reach voice, reach voice pattern type RVP1 to reach voice pattern type RVP4, and any of the reach voice pattern types is determined. Whether to do so is determined by the reach voice control process described later.
More specifically, when the reach voice pattern type RVP1 is determined, the voice is "reach" as the reach voice, and when the reach voice pattern type RVP2 is determined, the voice is "opportunity" as the reach voice. When the reach voice pattern type RVP3 is determined, the voice is "super hot" as the reach voice, and when the reach voice pattern type RVP4 is determined, the reach voice is "win". The voice is output. In the following description, the reach voice related to the reach voice pattern type RVP1 may be referred to as a normal reach voice, and the reach voice related to the reach voice pattern type RVP2 to the reach voice pattern type RVP4 may be referred to as a special reach voice.

<About reach voice control processing>
Next, the details of the reach voice control process will be described with reference to FIGS. 13 and 14.
Note that FIG. 13 is a diagram showing a flow of the reach voice control process at the time of a big hit, and the process is executed at the start of a symbol change in which the result of the special figure hit / miss determination is a big hit. Further, FIG. 14 is a diagram showing a flow of the reach voice control process at the time of loss, and the process is executed at the start of the symbol change in which the result of the special figure hit / miss determination is lost.

As shown in FIG. 13, in the first step S202 in the jackpot reach voice control process, a special reach voice execution lottery for determining whether or not to execute the special reach voice is executed based on the result of the transition lottery.
The details of the lottery will be described later, but in the lottery, when the current effect mode is the probability variation effect mode A or the probability variation effect mode B, the result of the transition lottery, that is, the lottery shown in FIG. 11B. While the result of the lottery using the table is referred to, when the current effect mode is the normal effect mode or the probability variation effect mode C, the result of the transition lottery is not referred to.

In step S204, it is determined whether or not the special reach voice execution lottery has been won, and if the condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S206, and if the condition is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step S210.

In step S206, a special reach voice mode lottery for determining a special reach voice mode (reach voice pattern type related to the special reach voice) is executed based on the result of the transition lottery.
The details of the lottery will be described later, but in the lottery, when the current effect mode is the probability variation effect mode A or the probability variation effect mode B, the result of the transition lottery, that is, that is, as in the special reach voice execution lottery. While the result of the lottery using the lottery table shown in FIG. 11B is referred to, the result of the transition lottery is not referred to when the current effect mode is the normal effect mode or the probability variation effect mode C.

In step S208, the effect data related to the special reach voice determined in step S206 is set, and the reach voice control process at the time of a big hit ends.

In step S210, the effect data related to the normal reach voice is set, and the reach voice control process at the time of a big hit ends.

As shown in FIG. 14, in the first step S302 in the reach voice control process at the time of loss, it is determined whether or not the special figure variation pattern related to the current symbol variation is the special figure variation pattern accompanied by the reach state, and the condition is set. If the condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S304, and if the condition is not satisfied, the reach voice control process at the time of loss is terminated.

In step S304, it is determined whether or not the special figure fluctuation pattern related to the current symbol change is a special figure fluctuation pattern accompanied by a development effect, and if the condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S306, and the condition is satisfied. If not, the process proceeds to step S314.

In step S306, a special reach voice execution lottery for determining whether or not to execute the special reach voice is executed.
The details of the lottery will be described later, but in the lottery, the current production mode is referred to as in the special reach voice execution lottery in the reach voice control process at the time of big hit, but the transition of the production mode does not occur at the time of loss. Therefore, the result of the transition is not referred to.

In step S308, it is determined whether or not the special reach voice execution lottery has been won, and if the condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S310, and if the condition is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step S314.

In step S310, a special reach voice mode lottery for determining the mode of the special reach voice is executed.
The details of the lottery will be described later, but in the lottery, the current production mode is referred to as in the special reach voice mode lottery in the reach voice control process at the time of big hit, but the transition of the production mode does not occur at the time of loss. , The result of the transition is not referenced.

In step S312, the effect data related to the special reach voice determined in step S310 is set, and the reach voice control process at the time of loss is terminated.

In step S314, the effect data related to the normal reach voice is set, and the reach voice control process at the time of loss is ended.

As described above, in the present embodiment, regardless of the result of the special figure winning / failing determination, when the special reach voice execution lottery is won, the special reach voice mode lottery is executed and the mode determined by the special reach voice mode lottery. The effect data related to the special reach voice of the above is set, and the reach voice of the said aspect is output. On the other hand, if the special reach voice execution lottery is not won, or if the result of the special figure pass / fail judgment is a loss and the special figure fluctuation pattern without the development effect is determined, the effect data related to the normal reach voice is determined. Is set, and the reach voice is normally output.

<About the lottery related to the special reach voice in each production mode>
Next, the details of the lottery (special reach voice execution lottery and special reach voice mode lottery) related to the special reach voice in each effect mode will be described with reference to FIGS. 15 to 22. The range of random numbers used in each lottery is 0 to 99. Further, in each effect mode, the random numbers used in the special reach voice execution lottery and the random numbers used in the special reach voice mode lottery are different random numbers, and these random numbers are acquired at the start of the symbol variation.

First, using FIGS. 15 (a), 15 (b), 16 (a), and 16 (b), a lottery relating to a special reach voice when the current effect mode is the probability variation effect mode A is drawn. The details will be described.
Note that FIG. 15 (a) shows a lottery table used for the special reach voice execution lottery during the jackpot during the probabilistic effect mode A stay, and FIG. 15 (b) shows the special reach during the jackpot during the probabilistic effect mode A stay. The lottery table used for the voice mode lottery is shown in FIG. 16 (a), the lottery table used for the special reach voice execution lottery during the loss development effect during the probabilistic effect mode A stay, and FIG. 16 (b) is the probabilistic effect. It is a figure which shows typically the lottery table used for the special reach voice mode lottery at the time of loss development effect while staying in mode A.

As shown in FIG. 15A, in the special reach voice execution lottery at the time of a big hit during the probability variation production mode A stay, 70 when the production mode transition lottery is not won, that is, when the current production mode is maintained. There is a probability of / 100 (about 1 / 1.43) that the special reach voice execution lottery will be won, and a probability of 30/100 (about 1 / 3.33) that the special reach voice execution lottery will not be won. On the other hand, when the production mode transition lottery is won, that is, when the transition to the probabilistic production mode C is performed, the special reach voice execution lottery is won with a probability of 80/100 (1 / 1.25), and 20/100 ( There is a 1/5) chance that you will not win the special reach voice execution lottery.
As described above, in the present embodiment, when the current production mode is maintained without winning the production mode transition lottery at the time of a big hit during the probability variation production mode A stay, the ratio of winning the special reach voice execution lottery and the probability variation In the case of winning the production mode transition lottery and transitioning to the probabilistic production mode C at the time of a big hit during the production mode A stay, the ratio of winning the special reach voice execution lottery is different. In particular, in the present embodiment, the ratio of the latter is higher than the ratio of the former.

Further, as shown in FIG. 15B, in the special reach voice mode lottery at the time of big hit during the probability variation production mode A stay, the probability of 60/100 (about 1 / 1.67) is 60/100 (about 1 / 1.67) when the production mode transition lottery is not won. The reach voice pattern type RVP2 is determined with a probability of 30/100 (about 1 / 3.33), the reach voice pattern type RVP3 is determined with a probability of 10/100 (1/10), and the reach voice pattern type RVP4 is determined with a probability of 10/100 (1/10). .. On the other hand, at the time of winning the production mode transition lottery, the reach voice pattern type RVP2 has a probability of 70/100 (about 1 / 1.43), and the reach voice pattern type RVP3 has a probability of 30/100 (about 1 / 3.33). , And in that case, the reach voice pattern type RVP4 is not determined.
As will be described later, the reach voice pattern type RVP4 can be determined when the result of the special figure hit / fail judgment is a big hit, but is not determined when the result of the special figure hit / miss judgment is lost. Is. Therefore, it can be said that the reach voice related to the reach voice pattern type is a voice that deterministically notifies that the result of the special figure hit / miss determination is a big hit.

As shown in FIG. 16A, in the special reach voice execution lottery during the loss development production during the probability change production mode A stay, the special reach voice execution lottery is won with a probability of 20/100 (1/5), and 80/100. There is a probability of (1 / 1.25) that the special reach voice execution lottery will not be won.
In addition to the probabilistic effect mode A, in any of the effect modes described later, the probability of winning the special reach voice execution lottery at the time of a big hit is higher than the probability of winning the special reach voice execution lottery at the time of the loss development effect. Then, as described above, if the special reach voice execution lottery is not won, the normal reach voice will be output. Therefore, it can be said that the sound output of the special reach voice is a production that expects a big hit by being executed.

Further, as shown in FIG. 16B, in the special reach voice mode lottery at the time of the loss development effect during the probability variation effect mode A stay, the reach voice pattern type RVP2 has a probability of 90/100 (about 1 / 1.11). The reach voice pattern type RVP3 is determined with a probability of 10/100 (1/10), and in that case, the reach voice pattern type RVP4 is not determined.

Subsequently, using FIGS. 17 (a), 17 (b), 18 (a), and 18 (b), a lottery relating to the special reach voice when the current effect mode is the probability variation effect mode B is used. The details of.
Note that FIG. 17A shows a lottery table used for the special reach voice execution lottery during the jackpot during the probabilistic effect mode B stay, and FIG. 17B shows the special reach during the jackpot during the probabilistic effect mode B stay. The lottery table used for the voice mode lottery is shown in FIG. 18 (a), the lottery table used for the special reach voice execution lottery during the loss development effect during the probabilistic effect mode B stay, and FIG. 18 (b) is the probabilistic effect effect. It is a figure which shows typically the lottery table used for the special reach voice mode lottery at the time of loss development effect while staying in mode B.

As shown in FIG. 17 (a), in the special reach voice execution lottery at the time of a big hit during the probability variation production mode B stay, when the production mode transition lottery is not won, there is a special probability of 70/100 (about 1 / 1.43). You will win the reach voice execution lottery, and you will not win the special reach voice execution lottery with a probability of 30/100 (about 1 / 3.33). On the other hand, when the production mode transition lottery is won, that is, when the transition to the probabilistic production mode C is performed, the special reach voice execution lottery is won with a probability of 20/100 (1/5), and 80/100 (1 /). There is a probability of 1.25) that you will not win the special reach voice execution lottery.
Therefore, the probability of winning the special reach voice execution lottery when transitioning to the probabilistic effect mode C while staying in the probabilistic effect mode A is the special reach voice when transitioning to the probabilistic effect mode C while staying in the probabilistic effect mode B. It is higher than the probability of winning the execution lottery.
In addition, when the current production mode is maintained without winning the production mode transition lottery during the jackpot during the probability variation production mode B stay, the ratio of winning the special reach voice execution lottery and the jackpot during the probability variation production mode B stay Occasionally, in the case of winning the effect mode transition lottery and transitioning to the probability variation effect mode C, the ratio of winning the special reach voice execution lottery is different. In particular, in the present embodiment, the ratio of the latter is lower than the ratio of the former.

Further, as shown in FIG. 17B, in the special reach voice mode lottery at the time of big hit during the probability variation production mode B stay, there is a probability of 40/100 (1 / 2.5) when the production mode transition lottery is not won. The reach voice pattern type RVP2 is determined with a probability of 40/100 (1 / 2.5), the reach voice pattern type RVP3 is determined with a probability of 20/100 (1/5), and the reach voice pattern type RVP4 is determined with a probability of 20/100 (1/5). On the other hand, at the time of winning the production mode transition lottery, the reach voice pattern type RVP2 is determined with a probability of 80/100 (1 / 1.25), and the reach voice pattern type RVP3 is determined with a probability of 20/100 (1/5). In that case, the reach voice pattern type RVP4 is not determined.

As shown in FIG. 18A, in the special reach voice execution lottery at the time of the loss development production during the probability change production mode B stay, the special reach voice execution lottery is won with a probability of 10/100 (1/10), and 90/100. There is a probability of (about 1 / 1.11) that the special reach voice execution lottery will not be won.
Further, as shown in FIG. 18B, in the special reach voice mode lottery at the time of the loss development effect during the probability variation effect mode B stay, 90/100 (about) is the same as the case of the loss development effect during the probability variation effect mode A stay. The reach voice pattern type RVP2 is determined with a probability of 1 / 1.11), and the reach voice pattern type RVP3 is determined with a probability of 10/100 (1/10). In that case, the reach voice pattern type RVP4 is determined. There is no probability.

Subsequently, using FIGS. 19 (a), 19 (b), 20 (a), and 20 (b), a lottery relating to the special reach voice when the current effect mode is the probability variation effect mode C is used. The details of.
Note that FIG. 19 (a) shows a lottery table used for the special reach voice execution lottery during the jackpot during the probability variation effect mode C stay, and FIG. 19 (b) shows the special reach during the jackpot during the probability variation effect mode C stay. The lottery table used for the voice mode lottery is shown in FIG. 20 (a), the lottery table used for the special reach voice execution lottery during the loss development effect during the probabilistic effect mode C stay, and FIG. It is a figure which shows typically the lottery table used for the special reach voice mode lottery at the time of loss development effect while staying in mode C.

As shown in FIG. 19A, in the special reach voice execution lottery at the time of a big hit during the probability variation production mode C stay, the special reach voice execution lottery is won with a probability of 60/100 (about 1 / 1.67), and 40 There is a probability of / 100 (1 / 2.5) that the special reach voice execution lottery will not be won. It should be noted that these probabilities do not depend on the effect mode (probability change effect mode A or probability change effect mode B) before the transition to the probability change effect mode C.
Further, as shown in FIG. 19B, in the special reach voice mode lottery at the time of a big hit during the probability variation production mode C stay, the reach voice pattern type RVP2 has a probability of 50/100 (1/2) of 35/100 ( The reach voice pattern type RVP3 is determined with a probability of about 1 / 2.86), and the reach voice pattern type RVP4 is determined with a probability of 15/100 (about 1 / 6.67). It should be noted that these probabilities also do not depend on the effect mode before the transition to the probability variation effect mode C.

As shown in FIG. 20 (a), in the special reach voice execution lottery at the time of the loss development production during the probability change production mode C stay, the special reach voice execution lottery is won with a probability of 15/100 (about 1 / 6.67). There is a probability of 85/100 (about 1 / 1.18) that the special reach voice execution lottery will not be won. It should be noted that these probabilities also do not depend on the effect mode before the transition to the probability variation effect mode C.
Further, as shown in FIG. 20B, in the special reach voice mode lottery at the time of the loss development effect during the probability change effect mode C stay, the same as the case of the loss development effect during the probability change effect mode A stay or the probability change effect mode B stay. In addition, the reach voice pattern type RVP2 is determined with a probability of 90/100 (about 1 / 1.11), and the reach voice pattern type RVP3 is determined with a probability of 10/100 (1/10). The voice pattern type RVP4 is never determined. It should be noted that these probabilities also do not depend on the effect mode before the transition to the probability variation effect mode C.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the ratio of winning the special reach voice execution lottery in the case of winning the production mode transition lottery and transitioning to the probability variation production mode C at the time of a big hit while staying in the probability variation production mode A (for the special reach voice). The rate at which the relevant voice is output) is higher than the rate at which the special reach voice execution lottery is won when the effect mode transition lottery is won and the probability change effect mode C is entered during a big hit during the probability change effect mode B stay. Become. Further, as described above, the ratio of winning the special reach voice execution lottery during the jackpot during the probabilistic effect mode C stay and the loss development effect during the probabilistic effect mode C stay is the effect mode before the transition to the probabilistic effect mode C. It does not depend on (probability variation effect mode A or probability variation effect mode B).
Therefore, in the case of transitioning from the probabilistic effect mode A to the probabilistic effect mode C, the expectation regarding the jackpot winning that the player feels for the special reach voice in the transitioned probabilistic effect mode C can be obtained from the probabilistic effect mode B to the probabilistic effect mode B. In the case of transition to C, the interest of the game can be enhanced by raising the expectation regarding the jackpot winning that the player feels for the special reach voice in the transitioned probability variation effect mode C.

Therefore, in the game machine 10, the effect control means (first sub-control board 200, voice control board 310) has a first effect mode (probability variation effect mode A), a second effect mode (probability variation effect mode B), and In each of the third production modes (probability variation production mode C), it is possible to execute a specific production (sound output related to the special reach voice) that is expected to win a big hit, and the execution ratio of the specific production. However, the case where the jackpot is won in the third production mode shifted from the first production mode and the case where the jackpot is won in the third production mode shifted from the second production mode are the same. In other words, when the jackpot related to the transition to the third production mode is won in one production mode, it is higher than the case where the jackpot related to the transition to the third production mode is won in the second production mode. ..

Further, as described above, when the current production mode (probability variation production mode A) is maintained without winning the production mode transition lottery at the time of a big hit while staying in the probability variation production mode A, the special reach voice execution lottery is won. The ratio is different from the ratio of winning the special reach voice execution lottery in the case of winning the effect mode transition lottery and transitioning to the probability change effect mode C at the time of a big hit while staying in the probability change effect mode A.
According to this, depending on the number of times that the probabilistic effect mode A is maintained, the expectation of the big hit winning that the player feels with respect to the special reach voice in the probabilistic effect mode C that has transitioned after that can be different.
In particular, in the present embodiment, the ratio of the latter is higher than the ratio of the former. Therefore, when the probability variation effect mode A is changed to the probability variation effect mode C depending on the number of times the probability variation effect mode A is maintained, the expectation regarding the jackpot winning that the player feels for the special reach voice in the transitioned probability variation effect mode C. You can enhance the feeling.

Similarly, in the present embodiment, when the current production mode (probability variation production mode B) is maintained without winning the production mode transition lottery at the time of a big hit while staying in the probability variation production mode B, the special reach voice execution lottery is performed. The winning rate is higher than the winning rate of the special reach voice execution lottery in the case of winning the effect mode transition lottery and transitioning to the probability variation effect mode C at the time of a big hit while staying in the probability variation effect mode B.
According to this, depending on the number of times the probabilistic effect mode B is maintained, the expectation of the big hit winning that the player feels with respect to the special reach voice in the probabilistic effect mode C that has transitioned after that can be different.
In particular, in the present embodiment, the ratio of the latter is lower than the ratio of the former. Therefore, when the probability variation effect mode B is changed to the probability variation effect mode C depending on the number of times the probability variation effect mode B is maintained, the expectation regarding the jackpot winning that the player feels for the special reach voice in the transitioned probability variation effect mode C. The feeling can be suppressed.

Therefore, in the game machine 10, the second effect mode (probability variation effect mode B) may be maintained even via the jackpot game, and the execution of a specific effect (sound output of the sound related to the special reach voice). In other words, the ratio differs depending on whether the jackpot related to the maintenance of the second effect mode is won or the jackpot related to the transition to the third effect mode is won in the second effect mode.

It should be noted that, in the case of transitioning to the probabilistic effect mode C, the effect mode transition lottery is performed from the viewpoint of not changing the expectation regarding the jackpot winning that the player feels with respect to the special reach voice in the transitioned probabilistic effect mode C. The function to make the difference between the ratio of winning the special reach voice execution lottery when winning and the ratio of winning the special reach voice execution lottery when not winning the production mode transition lottery is the probability change production mode A and the probability change. It is preferable to be present in either one of the effect modes B.
In particular, from the viewpoint of not lowering the expectation of the big hit winning that the player feels for the special reach voice too much, the probability variation production mode B should have the function, while the probability variation production mode A should not have the function. It is more preferable to do so. In this case, it is preferable that the current probabilistic effect mode is not maintained at the time of a big hit while staying in the probabilistic effect mode A.

Further, as described above, in the present embodiment, the current production mode is maintained without winning the production mode transition lottery during the big hit during the probabilistic effect mode A stay and the big hit during the probabilistic effect mode B stay. In this case, the reach voice pattern type RVP4 in which the reach voice for deterministically notifying that the result of the special figure hit / miss determination is a big hit can be determined. On the other hand, when the jackpot during the stay in the probability variation effect mode A and the jackpot during the stay in the probability variation effect mode B are won and the transition to the probability variation effect mode C is performed, the reach voice pattern type is determined. Not done.
According to this, in the probability variation effect mode C after the transition, the game is played against the reach voice corresponding to the reach voice pattern type (particularly, the reach voice pattern type RVP2 or the reach voice pattern type RVP3) excluding the reach voice pattern type RVP4. It is possible to raise the feeling of expectation regarding the jackpot winning that the person feels.

Subsequently, using FIGS. 21 (a), 21 (b), 22 (a), and 22 (b), a lottery relating to the special reach voice when the current effect mode is the normal effect mode is drawn. The details will be described.
Note that FIG. 21 (a) shows a lottery table used for a special reach voice execution lottery during a jackpot stay in the normal effect mode, and FIG. 21 (b) shows a special reach voice mode during a jackpot stay in the normal effect mode. The lottery table used for the lottery, FIG. 22 (a) shows the lottery table used for the special reach voice execution lottery during the loss development production during the stay in the normal production mode, and FIG. 22 (b) shows the lottery table during the stay in the normal production mode. It is a figure which shows typically the lottery table used for the special reach voice mode lottery at the time of loss development production of.

As shown in FIG. 21 (a), in the special reach voice execution lottery at the time of a big hit while staying in the normal production mode, the special reach voice execution lottery is won with a probability of 90/100 (about 1 / 1.11), and 10 / There is a 100 (1/10) chance that you will not win the special reach voice execution lottery.
Therefore, the probability of winning the special reach voice execution lottery when transitioning to the probability variation effect mode A while staying in the normal effect mode A is the execution of the special reach voice when transitioning to the probability variation effect mode C while staying in the probability variation effect mode A described above. It is higher than the probability of winning the lottery.

Further, as shown in FIG. 21B, in the special reach voice mode lottery at the time of a big hit while staying in the normal production mode, the reach voice pattern type RVP2 has a probability of 70/100 (about 1 / 1.43) of 25 /. The reach voice pattern type RVP3 is determined with a probability of 100 (1/4), and the reach voice pattern type RVP4 is determined with a probability of 5/100 (1/20).

As shown in FIG. 22 (a), in the special reach voice execution lottery during the loss development production during the stay in the normal production mode, the special reach voice execution lottery is won with a probability of 25/100 (1/4), and 75/100 ( There is a probability of about 1 / 1.33) that the special reach voice execution lottery will not be won.
Further, as shown in FIG. 22B, in the special reach voice mode lottery during the loss development effect during the stay in the normal effect mode, the same as during the loss development effect during the stay of the probability variation effect mode A to the probability variation effect mode C, The reach voice pattern type RVP2 is determined with a probability of 90/100 (about 1 / 1.11), and the reach voice pattern type RVP3 is determined with a probability of 10/100 (1/10). In that case, the reach voice pattern is determined. The type RVP4 is never determined.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the ratio of winning the special reach voice execution lottery (the ratio of the voice related to the special reach voice being output) in the case of transitioning to the probability change production mode A at the time of a big hit while staying in the normal production mode. However, in the case of winning the effect mode transition lottery and transitioning to the probability change effect mode C at the time of a big hit while staying in the probability change effect mode A, the ratio is higher than the rate of winning the special reach voice execution lottery.
Therefore, when the probabilistic effect mode A is changed to the probabilistic effect mode C, the player feels the expectation regarding the jackpot winning for the special reach voice in the transitional probabilistic effect mode C from the probabilistic effect mode B to the probabilistic effect mode. In the case of transition to C, it is possible to improve the effect of increasing the effect of the special reach voice in the transitioned probability variation effect mode C, which is higher than the expectation of the jackpot winning that the player feels.
In this case, as in the present embodiment, the probability of winning the probabilistic effect mode A by the effect mode transition lottery during the jackpot stay in the normal effect mode is the effect mode transition during the jackpot stay in the normal effect mode. It is preferable that the probability of winning the probability variation effect mode B by lottery is higher than the probability.

Therefore, in the game machine 10, the effect control means (first sub-control board 200, voice control board 310) outputs a specific effect (sound output related to the special reach voice) in the fourth effect mode (normal effect mode). ), And when the execution ratio of a specific effect wins the jackpot related to the transition to the first effect mode in the fourth effect mode, the third effect mode is the third. In other words, it is higher than the case of winning the big hit related to the transition to the production mode.

Further, in order to achieve the effect, although different from the present embodiment, in the case of transitioning to the probabilistic effect mode B at the time of a big hit while staying in the normal effect mode, the ratio of winning the special reach voice execution lottery is set to the probabilistic effect mode B. In the case of winning the effect mode transition lottery and transitioning to the probability variation effect mode C at the time of a big hit during the stay, the ratio may be lower than the rate of winning the special reach voice execution lottery.
In this case, the probability of winning the probabilistic effect mode B by the effect mode transition lottery during the stay in the normal effect mode is changed to the probability change effect mode A by the effect mode transition lottery during the stay in the normal effect mode. It is preferable that it is higher than the probability of winning.

Therefore, the effect control means (first sub-control board 200, voice control board 310) executes a specific effect (sound output of the sound related to the special reach voice) in the fourth effect mode (normal effect mode). Is possible, and when the execution ratio of a specific effect wins the jackpot related to the transition to the second effect mode in the fourth effect mode, the transition to the third effect mode in the second effect mode In other words, it is lower than the case of winning the jackpot related to.

In particular, as described above, in the present embodiment, the transition from the normal effect mode to the probabilistic effect mode C does not occur.
Therefore, in the case of transitioning from the probabilistic effect mode A to the probabilistic effect mode C, the expectation regarding the jackpot winning that the player feels for the special reach voice in the transitioned probabilistic effect mode C can be obtained from the probabilistic effect mode B to the probabilistic effect mode B. In the case of transition to C, it is possible to further improve the effect of increasing the expected feeling of the jackpot winning that the player feels with respect to the special reach voice in the transitioned probability variation effect mode C.

Therefore, in the game machine 10, it can be said that the third effect mode (probability variation effect mode C) may not be shifted from the fourth effect mode (normal effect mode).

Further, in the present embodiment, in the normal effect mode, when the symbol variation in which the result of the special figure hit / miss determination is a big hit is started, the transition to either the probability variation effect mode A or the probability variation effect mode B is performed. The current production mode (normal production mode) is not maintained.
According to this, while further improving the above-mentioned effect, the immediately preceding production mode (probability change production mode A or probability change production) for the expectation regarding the jackpot winning that the player feels for the special reach voice in the probability change production mode C. The degree of influence of mode B) can be increased, and the feeling of expectation can be easily controlled.

Therefore, in the game machine 10, the fourth effect mode (normal effect mode) is the first effect mode (probability variation effect mode) without maintaining the fourth effect mode when the jackpot game occurs. In other words, it shifts to A) or the second production mode (probability variation production mode B).

Further, in the present embodiment, the probabilistic effect mode A to the probabilistic effect mode C are all effect modes set with high accuracy in the normal drawing, which facilitates winning a prize in the second starting port 59.
According to this, when the player is more interested in the game than the low accuracy of the normal figure, the special reach voice in the transitional probability change production mode C when the probability change effect mode A is changed to the probability change effect mode C. When the player's expectation regarding the jackpot winning is changed from the probability variation effect mode B to the probability variation effect mode C, the player feels the jackpot winning for the special reach voice in the transitioned probability variation effect mode C. It is possible to raise the feeling of expectation and improve the interest of the game.

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Modifications not described in the above description are listed below.

First, in the above-described embodiment and its modification, a special reach voice that is output when a reach state occurs during a symbol change is adopted as an effect of a target that changes the expectation of a big hit winning that the player feels. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and any effect can be adopted, and the type of device that executes the effect does not matter.
For example, as the effect, an effect (so-called pre-reading notice effect) that is executed across a plurality of symbol changes and is expected to win a big hit in the last executed symbol change among the plurality of symbol changes is adopted. May be good. According to this, it is possible to change the expectation of the big hit winning that the player feels across a plurality of symbol fluctuations.

Therefore, in the game machine 10, it can be said that the specific effect is an effect that is executed across a plurality of symbol variations and is expected to win a big hit in the reserved symbol variation.

Further, as the effect, that is, the effect of changing the expectation of the big hit winning that the player feels, the decorative pattern based on a certain rule is stopped (for example, "" in the period before the development effect is started. As in the case of "5 symbols-7 symbols-6 symbols", it is possible to adopt a pseudo-variation which is a period divided by (stop of decorative symbols in which 7 symbols are stopped in the middle symbol row) or the like. In addition, when the pseudo-variation is adopted for the effect, the expectation regarding the jackpot winning changes depending on the number of pseudo-variations executed in the period before the development effect is started, and more specifically, the development effect. As the number of times the pseudo-variation is executed increases in the period before the start of the game, the expectation for winning the big hit increases.
According to this, it is possible to change the expectation of the big hit winning that the player feels over the entire period from the start of the symbol change to the start of the development effect.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the probabilistic effect mode A to the probabilistic effect mode C are all highly accurate in the special figure and the high accuracy in the normal figure, and there is no difference in the advantages in these effect modes, but the present invention is limited to this. However, the advantage of each effect mode may be arbitrarily set for each effect mode.
For example, the production mode corresponding to the probabilistic effect mode A may be set as the effect mode in the special figure low certainty and normal figure high accuracy, and the effect mode corresponding to the probabilistic effect effect mode B may be set as the effect mode in the special figure high certainty and normal figure high accuracy. Good. According to this, it is possible to increase the motivation to play when the mode is changed from the relatively disadvantageous effect mode to the effect mode corresponding to the probabilistic effect mode C. In particular, in this case, it is preferable that the effect mode corresponding to the probability variation effect mode C is set to the special figure low accuracy and the normal figure low accuracy.

Further, it is preferable that the effect mode corresponding to the normal effect mode is more disadvantageous than the special figure low certainty and the normal figure low accuracy, that is, the probability variation effect mode A to the probability variation effect mode C as in the present embodiment. Not limited to this. For example, the effect mode may be set to special figure high accuracy and normal map high accuracy, or to special figure low accuracy and normal map high accuracy.

Further, in the present embodiment, the transition from the probabilistic effect mode A to the probabilistic effect mode B and the transition from the probabilistic effect mode B to the probabilistic effect mode A are not configured, but the probabilistic effect mode A or the probabilistic effect effect In a part of the case where the mode B is maintained, the transition to the other effect mode may be performed. In particular, as described above, the production mode corresponding to the probabilistic effect mode A is set as the effect mode in the special figure low certainty and normal figure high accuracy, and the effect mode corresponding to the probability variation effect mode B is set in the special figure high certainty and normal figure high accuracy. When the effect mode is set, it is preferable to allow the transition from the probability variation effect mode A to the probability variation effect mode B, while restricting the transition from the probability variation effect mode B to the probability variation effect mode A.

In addition, as for the probability, ratio, and frequency of the present embodiment, the lower one may not win, or the higher one may always win, as long as each relationship is guaranteed. In either case, the lottery itself may not be held.
Further, each lottery value in the lottery table shown in the present embodiment is an example, and as long as the magnitude relationship between the lottery tables is maintained, any value may be adopted for each lottery value in the range.

Further, in the above description, the recovery state at the time of power recovery is determined by referring to the state of the RAM clear switch 43 at the time of power recovery, but the time of the ON state of the RAM clear switch 43 at the time of power recovery is specified. It may be referred to whether or not the time (for example, 3s) is exceeded. By doing so, it is possible to further suppress the occurrence of erroneous RAM clear processing.

Further, in the above description, in determining the return state at the time of power recovery, the state of the middle frame door opening sensor 76 (open / closed state of the middle frame 17) was referred to, but the return state without referring to the state. May be set. In this case, the recovery state at the time of power recovery may be uniformly set according to the case where the middle frame door opening sensor 76 is ON (the middle frame 17 is in the open state).

The present invention described above is not limited to the above description, and includes various modifications, improvements, and the like as long as the object of the present invention is achieved.

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The present embodiment includes the following technical ideas.
(1)
A hit / fail judgment is executed to determine whether or not a big hit is won at the start of the symbol change, and if a big hit is won in the hit / fail judgment, the big hit game is started after the end of the symbol change and the fluctuation start condition It is a game machine that suspends the start of symbol fluctuation until is satisfied.
Production mode management means for managing production modes that can execute symbol fluctuations,
Directing means and
The effect control means for controlling the effect means is provided.
The effect mode management means
As the effect mode, a first effect mode, a second effect mode, and a third effect mode can be set.
It is possible to shift from the first effect mode to the third effect mode via the jackpot game.
It is possible to shift from the second effect mode to the third effect mode via the jackpot game.
The effect control means can execute a specific effect that is expected to win the jackpot in each of the first effect mode, the second effect mode, and the third effect mode.
The execution rate of the specific effect is
The case where the jackpot is won in the third effect mode shifted from the first effect mode and the case where the jackpot is won in the third effect mode shifted from the second effect mode are the same. And
When the jackpot related to the transition to the third effect mode is won in the first effect mode, and the jackpot related to the transition to the third effect mode is won in the second effect mode. Higher than
The specific effect is an effect that is executed across a plurality of symbol variations and is expected to win the jackpot in the pending symbol variation.
A game machine characterized by that.
(2)
The gaming machine described in (1) above.
The second effect mode may be maintained even via the jackpot game.
The execution ratio of the specific effect wins the jackpot related to the maintenance of the second effect mode and the jackpot related to the transition to the third effect mode in the second effect mode. Different in case,
A game machine characterized by that.
(3)
The gaming machine according to (1) or (2) above.
The effect mode management means
As the effect mode, a fourth effect mode can be set.
It is possible to shift from the fourth effect mode to the first effect mode via the jackpot game.
It is possible to shift from the fourth effect mode to the second effect mode via the jackpot game.
The effect control means can execute the specific effect in the fourth effect mode.
When the execution ratio of the specific effect wins the jackpot related to the transition to the first effect mode in the fourth effect mode, the third effect mode is entered in the first effect mode. Higher than the case of winning the jackpot related to the transition,
A game machine characterized by that.
(4)
The gaming machine according to (1) or (2) above.
The effect mode management means
As the effect mode, a fourth effect mode can be set.
It is possible to shift from the fourth effect mode to the first effect mode via the jackpot game.
It is possible to shift from the fourth effect mode to the second effect mode via the jackpot game.
The effect control means can execute the specific effect in the fourth effect mode.
When the execution ratio of the specific effect wins the jackpot related to the transition to the second effect mode in the fourth effect mode, the third effect mode is entered in the second effect mode. It is lower than the case of winning the jackpot related to the transition,
A game machine characterized by that.
(5)
The gaming machine according to (3) or (4) above.
The third effect mode may not be shifted from the fourth effect mode.
A game machine characterized by that.
(6)
The gaming machine according to (5) above.
When the jackpot game occurs, the fourth effect mode shifts to the first effect mode or the second effect mode without maintaining the fourth effect mode.
A game machine characterized by that.

10 Game machine 15 Outer frame 17 Middle frame 20 Front frame 21 Hing mechanism 22 Movable decorative body 23 Cylinder lock 25 Transparent member 27 Upper ball saucer 29 Lower ball saucer 31 Operation handle 32 Upper frame 33 (33a, 33b) Speakers 34a, 34b Left right frame part 35 (35a, 35b, 35c) Frame lamp 36 Ball removal mechanism 37 Effect button 38 Cursor button 38a Up cursor button 38b Down cursor button 38c Left cursor button 38d Right cursor button 38e Middle cursor button 39 Main operation part 39a Ball Rental button 39b Return button 40 Power switch 43 RAM clear switch 46 Game ball tank 47 Tank rail 48 Payout unit 49 Payout passage 50 Game board 50a Game area 51 Outer rail 52 Windmill 53 Inner rail 54 Protective member 55 Large winning opening 57 First start Port 59 Second starting port 61 Ordinary electric accessory 62 Ordinary electric accessory solenoid 63 Gate 65 Special electric accessory 66 Special electric accessory solenoid 67 General winning port 69 Out port 70 First starting port sensor 71 Second starting port sensor 72 Large winning opening sensor 73 General winning opening sensor 74 Gate sensor 75 Out ball sensor 76 Middle frame opening sensor 77 Front frame opening sensor 80 Effect display device 81 Main display unit 82 Sub display unit 82a Upper sub display unit 82b Left sub display unit 82c Right sub display unit 83 Volume adjustment unit 84 Brightness adjustment unit 90 Symbol display device 91 1st special symbol display device 92 2nd special symbol display device 93 Normal symbol display device 94 1st special symbol hold lamp 95 2nd special symbol hold lamp 96 Ordinary symbol hold lamp 100 Main control board 101 CPU
102 ROM
103 RAM
104 I / O port 105 Random number circuit 109 Main control board Case 110 Ball entry determination means 115 Main random number generation means 120 Main hold control means 125 Pre-judgment means 130 Special figure lottery means 131 Special figure hit / fail judgment means 132 Special figure stop symbol lottery means 133 Special figure variation pattern derivation means 135 General figure lottery means 140 Big hit game control means 145 Symbol display control means 150 Electric accessory control means 155 Game state control means 160 Main information storage means 165 Main error control means 170 Main command management means 175 Restoration Electric processing execution means 176 Return state setting means 179 Gameable state transition means 180 Power interruption processing execution means 200 First sub-control board 201 CPU
202 ROM
203 RAM
204 I / O port 209 1st sub control board case 210 Sub random number generation means 220 Normal effect control means 221 Effect mode control means 222 Effect route determination means 223 Sub hold control means 224 Look-ahead effect control means 225 Effect content determination means 226 Decorative pattern Control means 227 Jackpot effect control means 230 Sub-error control means 240 Lamp control means 245 Movable accessory control means 250 Volume adjustment means 255 Brightness adjustment means 260 Sub-information storage means 270 Sub-command management means 300 Second sub-control board 301 CPU
302 ROM
303 RAM
304 I / O port 309 2nd sub control board case 310 Voice control board 311 CPU
312 ROM
313 RAM
314 I / O port 400 Payout control board 409 Payout control board Case 500 Power supply control board 501 Normal power supply circuit 502 Backup power supply circuit 503 Power failure detection circuit 509 Power supply control board Case X 1st flow path Y 2nd flow path

Claims (6)

A hit / fail judgment is executed to determine whether or not a big hit is won at the start of the symbol change, and if a big hit is won in the hit / fail judgment, the big hit game is started after the end of the symbol change and the fluctuation start condition It is a game machine that suspends the start of symbol fluctuation until is satisfied.
Production mode management means for managing production modes that can execute symbol fluctuations,
Directing means and
The effect control means for controlling the effect means is provided.
The effect mode management means
As the effect mode, a first effect mode, a second effect mode, and a third effect mode can be set.
It is possible to shift from the first effect mode to the third effect mode via the jackpot game.
It is possible to shift from the second effect mode to the third effect mode via the jackpot game.
The effect control means can execute a specific effect that is expected to win the jackpot in each of the first effect mode, the second effect mode, and the third effect mode.
The execution rate of the specific effect is
The case where the jackpot is won in the third effect mode shifted from the first effect mode and the case where the jackpot is won in the third effect mode shifted from the second effect mode are the same. And
When the jackpot related to the transition to the third effect mode is won in the first effect mode, and the jackpot related to the transition to the third effect mode is won in the second effect mode. Higher than
The specific effect is an effect that is executed across a plurality of symbol variations and is expected to win the jackpot in the pending symbol variation.
A game machine characterized by that. The gaming machine according to claim 1.
The second effect mode may be maintained even via the jackpot game.
The execution ratio of the specific effect wins the jackpot related to the maintenance of the second effect mode and the jackpot related to the transition to the third effect mode in the second effect mode. Different in case,
A game machine characterized by that. The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2.
The effect mode management means
As the effect mode, a fourth effect mode can be set.
It is possible to shift from the fourth effect mode to the first effect mode via the jackpot game.
It is possible to shift from the fourth effect mode to the second effect mode via the jackpot game.
The effect control means can execute the specific effect in the fourth effect mode.
When the execution ratio of the specific effect wins the jackpot related to the transition to the first effect mode in the fourth effect mode, the third effect mode is entered in the first effect mode. Higher than the case of winning the jackpot related to the transition,
A game machine characterized by that. The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2.
The effect mode management means
As the effect mode, a fourth effect mode can be set.
It is possible to shift from the fourth effect mode to the first effect mode via the jackpot game.
It is possible to shift from the fourth effect mode to the second effect mode via the jackpot game.
The effect control means can execute the specific effect in the fourth effect mode.
When the execution ratio of the specific effect wins the jackpot related to the transition to the second effect mode in the fourth effect mode, the third effect mode is entered in the second effect mode. It is lower than the case of winning the jackpot related to the transition,
A game machine characterized by that. The gaming machine according to claim 3 or 4.
The third effect mode may not be shifted from the fourth effect mode.
A game machine characterized by that. The gaming machine according to claim 5.
When the jackpot game occurs, the fourth effect mode shifts to the first effect mode or the second effect mode without maintaining the fourth effect mode.
A game machine characterized by that.

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